pscm20131114CITY OF MUSKEGO
Public Safety Committee
Minutes
Unapproved
LOCATION: Muskego City Hall
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
DATE: Wednesday, November 14, 2013
TIME: 6:02PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order at 6:02PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present were Aldermen Robert Glazier, Robert Wolfe, Citizen Representatives Niles
Ottesen and Phil Kiedrowski. Also present were Police Captain Richard Rens, Fire Chief
Carl Wojnowski. Alderman Eileen Madden was excused. Fire Department Representative
Jeff Verburgt was also in attendance.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was properly posted publicly for viewing on November 12, 2013.
Public Appearance None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve the August 7, 2013 minutes. Niles Ottesen
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Updates from Police Department
Captain Rens reported the K9 and K9 Officer Diedrich will be fully trained and returning to
duty at the end of the month. Captain Rens also updated the committee on a traffic grant
program that the department took part in over the weekend and made seven OWI arrests in
a four hour period.
Updates from Fire Department
The department has been quiet. Chief Wojnowski advised there was a national recall on
dehumidifiers being sold at local hardware stores and people should verify if they have one.
OLD BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS
Belle Chase Stop Sign — Captain Rens reported a request was made for a stop
sign to be placed at Pheasant Run Drive and Mystic Drive. Discussion took place
for future signs to be placed, however it was decided to wait until the 2nd phase of
the subdivision is in and a traffic pattern is produced. Phil Kiedrowski made a
motion to make a recommendation to Public Works to place a stop sign at said
location. Alderman Wolfe seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
2. Renewal of Fire Protection Contract and Agreement for Ambulance Services with
Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department - Alderman Glazier advised nothing has
changed other than the dates and the budget amounts for this year. There was
brief discussion on the matter. Alderman Glazier made a motion to approve the
rescue agreement with the date expiring in 2015. Alderman Wolfe seconded and
the motion carried unanimously. Niles Ottesen made a motion to approve the fire
department contract, based on the dollar amounts and dates being changed to
reflect the current budget year. Alderman Wolfe seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
3. Update on Icetronauts Snowmobile Trail — David Taube was in attendance on
behalf of the Icetronauts. Mr. Taube updated the committee on the snowmobile
trail along Racine Avenue/Janesville Road, due to the construction of the new
walking path that is going in. Due to the construction the snowmobile trail will be
on the east side of Racine Avenue instead of the west side from Sindic Motors
south to Muskego High School. There was brief discussion on this, and it was only
brought to the committee so they would be updated/aware of what the Icetronauts
have planned.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY
LAW
Next Meeting — The next meeting will be Thursday, 12/12/13, at 6:OOPM.
2. Miscellaneous Business — Alderman Glazier advised the issue of fireworks came up
and he took it upon himself to bypass the Public Safety Committee and send the
issue directly to the Committee of the Whole on 12/10/13, at 7:OOPM. He asked that
all the alderman and committee members be in attendance at the meeting to take
part in any discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Wolfe made a motion to adjourn and Niles Ottesen seconded. Motion carried
unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:23 PM.
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