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pscm20120104 (2)CITY OF MUSKEGO Public Safety Committee C1,11 0 Minutes-RMUSKEGO -. Approved LOCATION: Muskego City Hall W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER DATE: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 TIME: 6:OOPM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 6:OOPM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present were Aldermen Tracy Snead, Neil Borgman and Kert Harenda, Philip Kiedrowski and James Mayer. Also present were Police Chief Paul Geiszler, T.C.F.D. Chief Wojnowski and Jeff Verburgt. STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE The meeting was properly posted publicly for viewing on Monday, January 2, 2012. Public Appearance APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the December 7, 2011 minutes. Jim Mayer seconded and there was discussion. Alderman Harenda moved to defer the approval of the minutes until next month so he can look over them and verify all the information was included. Alderman Borgman seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Updates from Police Department Chief Geiszler had nothing significant to report. Updates from Fire Department Fire Chief Wojnowski reported the department had two apartment fires within the last week; both fires were in the same apartment and same apartment complex. Both fires were apparently set by the resident. Alderman Borgman wished to congratulate the department on how they responded in full force and did such a great job. OLD BUSINESS 1. Update on Fire/Rescue Contracts - Alderman Snead reported the fire contract was approved by the Council, with the exception of $5000.00 for crystal reporting being removed from the contract. 2. Streetlight on Wentland Drive - Alderman Soltysiak reported that he was able to speak with all the residents that this light would affect and the majority were opposed to the light. Alderman Harenda moved to deny the request for the streetlight. Jim Mayer seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 3. Rescue Agreement/Ambulance Service Fee Increase — Alderman Snead presented the committee with comparable costs of ambulance fees in the area. The billing company, Three Rivers Billing Inc., said the 12% increase in fees puts Tess Corners in line with the comparables. Alderman Snead explained that the EMS agreement was extended until February because the fire department is looking into taking over billing and is in the early stages of learning the ins and outs of moving forward to comfortably secure the contract. Any changes that need to be made will be brought back by Jeff Verburgt from the Tess Corners Fire Department. Verburgt advised the city's auditors need to approve some proceedings regarding what can and cannot be done. Alderman Snead asked for a motion to approve the increase for the EMS Services because it is going back to Common Council for a 2nd reading. After some discussion on why the department is looking at a 12% increase, it was explained that there has not been a rate increase since 2006 and Tess Corners is preparing for the possible upcoming changes in State Law for EMT certifications and additional fees they may incur for education. Alderman Harenda asked Jeff Verburgt to give him some documentation to substantiate the increase. Jeff Verburgt agreed that any documentation Alderman Harenda requested would be supplied. Alderman Harenda advised that he would not like to vote on this matter until he sees the documentation. Jim Mayer recommended that in the future perhaps the fire department can increase the fees by small percentages so there is not a large increase at one time. Phil Kiedrowski asked if the committee waits for this information from Jeff Verburgt if it will hold up the contract. Kiedrowski advised that he believed the comparables were reasonable and that the rate increase will not affect every citizen, only the ones using the services. He did not believe that it was unreasonable to bring our EMS fees up to speed with other municipalities and that he thought the committee should vote now. Kiedrowski made a motion to approve the EMS fee increase. Jim Mayer seconded, all were in favor except Alderman Harenda, who was opposed. NEW BUSINESS 1. No Parking with Trailer Signage on Luehring Drive — Alderman Soltysiak appeared before the committee requesting signs be posted reference vehicles parking with trailers on Luehring Drive. Alderman Soltysiak provided a photograph and map with a drawing to show the area on Luehring Drive he was referring to. He advised that he 2 spoke with the residents in the area they were in favor of the signage. Chief Geiszler had some questions on exactly what the ordinance said and what the police department could enforce with the new signs. Chief Geiszler was going to talk with Captain LaTour and would report back with his findings at the next meeting. Alderman Harenda made a motion to defer the topic to the next meeting. Alderman Borgman seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW 1. Next Meeting — February 1, 2012 at 6:OOPM. 2. Miscellaneous Business — Alderman Snead advised the committee that the Mayor had received correspondence back from County Supervisor Daniel Draeger reference the 911 cell transfer calls. Alderman Snead advised she was happy with his willingness to work with the city and his effort at looking what can be done to move the process along. Chief Geiszler advised that the Mayor will be contacting other mayors from municipalities with stand-alone PSAPs to get them all on board to firm up the statutory language that any PSAP should be allowed to receive their own 911 cell calls. Alderman Harenda asked Chief Geiszler about the speed sign in the Quietwood Subdivision. Chief Geiszler advised that one of the signs would be placed in the area in the near future . ADJOURNMENT Alderman Harenda made a motion to adjourn and Alderman Borgman seconded. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:45PM.