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SAFETY COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
• MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 24, 1972
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M. by Chairman Sapp. Also
present were Alderman Ford, Mayor Gottfried and Police Chief Kraus.
Mr. Steve Morris and Mr. Martin Mayer, Auxiliary Police Members, appeared
at the meeting. Ald. Sapp reported on insurance costs for Emergency
• Police as follows: Annual premium charge would be $246.00 for Workman's
Compensation and full liability for 12 men working a minimum of 8 hours
per month. (Sentry Insurance)
Chief Kraus will prepare a proposed budget for the annual operation of
the Auxiliary Police and present it to the Finance Committee as soon as
possible.
Ald. Ford moved to recommend Council approval to -disband the Auxiliary
Police and for the formation of the Emergency Police under the direction
of the Police Department. Seconded by Ald. Sapp, motion carried.
The Model Parade Ordinance was reviewed and will be referred to City
Attorney Buckley for a legal opinion.
• The question of "No Parking" on College Ave. was tabled as there has
been no word from Tony Rosecky.
The Somerset "Stop Sign" controversyywas deferred until the next meeting.
The committee is awaiting a report on this matter from Ald. Foldy.
A complaint of rifle fire near Bay Lawn Subdivision by Clark Barry was
discussed. Chief Krause reported that no tither complaints have been
received and no activity of this type fgas been noticed. Chief Kraus
will confer with Mr. Barry.
A letter was received from Chief Kraul proposing that the Public Safety
Committee recommend to the Finance Committee that the Police Department
be allowed to expend funds from the Training Account to pay for the use
of the high school gymnasium for two (2) hours each Saturday morning.
Aid. Ford moved to recommend that the Finance Committee approve the
necessary transfer of funds within the Police Department budget to allow
for the physical improvement program. Seconded by Ald. Sapp, motion
carried.
A communication was received from the Office of the Governor advising
the city of approval of a grant request for refunding of a Juvenile
• Officer. Communication placed on file.
Mayor Gottfried reminded the committee to work on street name changes.
Mayor Gottfried suggested that the committee invite Mrs. Carl Lassanske
to appear before the committee to discuss her views on humane shelters.
The intersections of Southern Heights and Hedgewood Drive and Bay Lake
and Hilltop were discussed with regard to "Stop Sign vs. "Yield" sign
requirements. The Police Dept. will survey and make a recommendation.
A request by Mrs. Joan Hudziak for a street light at the end of Gold Drive
was reviewed. Committee members will look at the area.
Ald. Ford requested clarification of city policy on use of minibikes on
city,.streets and in city parks. Chief Kraus explained the law regulating
the use of minibikes.
Ald. Sapp moved to adjourn at 8:35 P.M
carried.
Seconded by Ald. Ford, motion
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Re ct bmitted,
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