pscm20120606 (2)CITY OF MUSKEGO
Public Safety Committee C1,11 0
Minutes-RMUSKEGO
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Approved
LOCATION: Muskego City Hall
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
DATE: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
TIME: 6:OOPM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order at 6:02PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present were Aldermen Kert Harenda and Neome Schaumberg, Philip Kiedrowski and
James Mayer. Also present were Police Chief Paul Geiszler, T.C.F.D. Chief Carl
Wojnowski. Alderman Dan Soltysiak was also in attendance. Alderman Eileen Madden
was absent.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was properly posted publicly for viewing on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.
Public Appearance
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jim Mayer made a motion to approve the February 15, 2012 minutes. Phil Kiedrowski
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Updates from Police Department
Chief Geiszler had nothing significant to report.
Updates from Fire Department
Chief Wojnowski handed out the rescue run reports for 04/01/12 thru 05/31/12.
OLD BUSINESS
911 Dispatch — Chief Geiszler advised that the City is moving in a positive
direction for obtaining our cellular 911 calls. He advised that the ity has spoken
with the Muskego City Attorney and the Waukesha County Corporation Counsel's
Office reference our options. He advised that he believed the city was in a good
position and that the City of Waukesha Police Department is also now considering
taking their own 911 cellular calls.
NEW BUSINESS
Ski Ramp Signs — Deb Siri Johannes, a resident of Little Muskego Lake, advised
that she wanted to thank Alderman Harenda and the City of Muskego for working
with her and reported that the advertising on the Waterbugs' ski ramp had been
removed. She also wanted to express concern reference the ramp moving in the
water when there is a storm. Alderman Harenda advised he would speak with
someone reference anchoring the ramp more securely in the future.
2. Fire Codes - Chief Wojnowski stated the fire department had no objections to the
proposed changes. Jim Mayer requested the matter be brought back to the next
meeting so he can look into the Sprinkler (32.13b) code changes. Mayer will be
looking at neighboring municipalities to see what their codes specify for sprinkler
system requirements. Mayer made a motion to table the item. Alderman
Schaumberg seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
3. Janesville Road Safety Update — Alderman Harenda asked if anyone had heard
of any problems with the Janesville Road construction project. No problems were
reported. However Jim Mayer questioned why the traffic lights at Moorland and
Janesville have been flashing. Chief Geislzer advised he would check with the
County to ascertain what the problem is.
4. No Parking Signs on the South side of Hillview from Lake to Hillside - Alderman
Soltysiak presented a map to the committee showing the area in question. He
also presented a letter with signatures of all the homeowners at the end of
Hillview Drive who are in favor of the proposed signs. After a small discussion on
helping to promote safety and safe passage for emergency vehicles, Phil
Kiedrowski made a motion to erect the signs. The committee recommended the
signs be placed on the south side of Hillview Drive and up to the first "No Parking"
sign west of the curves on Hillside Drive. Alderman Schaumberg seconded and
the motion carried unanimously. Chief Geiszler advised he would speak with
Superintendant Wayne Delikat reference posting the signs.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY
LAW
1. Next Meeting — Tentative date of Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 6:OOPM.
2. Miscellaneous Business — The Mayor suggested a July meeting be held due to the
Fire Department Contract/Budget needing to be presented to the Finance
Department by August 1, 2012.
ADJOURNMENT
Jim Mayer made a motion to adjourn and Phil Kiedrowski seconded. Motion carried
unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:33PM.
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