PSM19671204PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
• MINUTES OF MEETING HELD DECEMBER 4, 1967
Chairman Linck called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Present were
Mayor Gottfried, Alderman Lentini, Alderman Narlock, City Clerk Bette
Bowyer and Police Chief Kraus.
Alderman Narlock read the minutes of the previous meeting. Moved by
Alderman Lentini to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Alderman
Linck. Motion carried.
Police Chief Kraus reviewed police department radio communications
and the rental and maintenance of squad cars.
Alderman Lentini moved to recommend to the Finance Committee the
approval of the police vehicle exchange proposal and maintenance
program of Wisconsin Car Rental, Inc. Seconded by Alderman Narlock.
Motion carried.
Police Chief Kraus reviewed the problem of supplying gasoline to
the police department. It was indicated that the squad cars would
consume approximately 18,000 gallons annually. Alderman Narlock
• moved to recommend to the Finance Committee that approval be granted
to Police Chief Kraus to advertise for bids to supply this gasoline.
Seconded by Alderman Lentini. Motion carried. Police Chief Kraus
reviewed problems at the police station. It was indicated that the
hot air oil burning furnace was in poor condition. There was some
question as to the feasibility of repairing this unit.
Police Chief Kraus and City Clerk Mrs. Bowyer reviewed Section 4,
covering sick leave of Ordinance #86. Each indicated dissatisfaction
with the provision allowing paid sick leave only after three consecutive
days of illness. A discussion followed. Alderman Narlock moved to
recommend to the Finance Committee an amendment to Ordinance #86,
providing sick leave pay for each day of illness, with sick leave
days to be accumulated to a maximum total accrual not to exceed 80
days. Seconded by Alderman Lentini. Motion carried.
Blue Cross coverage during an exmployee's probationary period was
reviewed. It was disclosed that the previous 90 day probationary
period was now reduced to 30 days. It was also learned that two new
employees, Police Chief Kraus and Mr. Krase of the Dept. of Public
Works had to pay the total Blue Cross premium for a 90 day probationary
period. Reimbursement for 60 days of the premium payment was considered.
• The situation at the Schultz Rifle Range was reviewed and it was
decided that a more complete investigation was in order.
Police Chief Kraus indicated that Humane Officer Kelly had resigned
his position. On a temporary basis, Assistant Humane Officer Duane
Whitehouse, has been assigned his duties by Police Chief Kraus.
Alderman Lentini moved to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Linck. Meeting
adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Frank E. Narlock, Sec'y.
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