pscm20110706CITY OF MUSKEGO
Public Safety Committee UTY OF
Minutes 4'..-MUSKEGO
Approved
LOCATION: Muskego City Hall
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER & ADJOURNMENT
DATE: Wednesday, July 6, 2011
TIME: 6:OOPM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of allegiance followed the meeting's call to order at 6:OOPM.
ROLL CALL
Present were Aldermen Tracy Snead, Neil Borgman and Kert Harenda, Philip Kiedrowski,
and James Mayer. Also present were Captain John La Tour and T.C.F.D. Chief Wojnowski.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Meeting properly posted publicly for viewing on Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the June 8, 2011 minutes. Jim Mayer
seconded and motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. End of Road Sign on Byron - Captain LaTour questioned what end of the street
they were looking at putting the sign. A decision was made for Captain LaTour to
contact Building Director, Jeff Muenkel, for clarification and bring the motion back
next month for discussion.
2. Stop Sign Somerset (westbound) — Captain LaTour was going to investigate at
what intersection the sign should be placed and will report back next month.
3. Burning Ordinance — Alderman Borgman spoke on behalf of Dan Mueller, Topaz
Drive resident, who was also present at the meeting. Mr. Mueller requested the
committee review the burning ordinance to determine if there could be a
difference between a "fire pit" burn and a "recreational stove" burn and possibly
limiting the number of days in a week that a person can burn. The committee
decided that they would need to investigate the language of our current Burning
Ordinance and how making changes or specifications would impact the entire
community. The question was also brought up if Mr. Mueller's neighbor continues
to burn to spite him or if he is doing it for recreation. Aldermen Harenda,
Borgman and Snead advised they would be contacting outside "comparable"
municipalities to see what their burning ordinances consisted of. Mr. Mueller was
advised that if he continues to have problems with his neighbor burning and it is
bothersome that he needed to contact the police department and a log would be
kept.
4. Yield Sign Seafarer Pass/Bridgeport Way — Alderman Harenda was not able to
clarify where exactly the sign was requested to be placed. Captain LaTour
reported that by State Statute people must yield when coming out of a cul de sac,
so he is unsure where or even if the sign is necessary. Alderman Harenda was
going to verify and speak to Captain LaTour prior to the next meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MICELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
1. Report from Muskego Police Department — Captain LaTour had nothing to report.
Due to the fact that the Fireworks Permits were in effect until July 7, 2011, he would
not have any numbers to give to the committee until after that date. Captain LaTour
advised he would email the Alderman with his results and if need be report back next
month with further details.
2. Report from T.C.F.D. — Chief Wojnowski reported the hardware is in the ambulances
for the computers and they are waiting for an upgrade from Phoenix. Chief
Wojnowski and Alderman Snead both reported that they had a meeting with each
other the Mayor and Jeff Verburgt reference communication between the city and the
fire department reference the Dissolution Agreement and that it will be brought back
to the Committee of the Whole on July 12, 2011.
3. Review/handout T.C.F.D. contract - Alderman Snead handed out the T.C.F.D. Fire
/Ambulance Agreements to the committee to look over so they can be discussed at
the next meeting. James Mayer also handed out a draft of items the committee
wished to be added to the agreements last year, however, could not due to the 60
day requirement being past.
4. New meeting format — Alderman Snead handed out a new meeting format that she
had received from the Mayor in reference to public interaction at meetings.
5. Lake Tour reminder — Alderman Snead reminded everyone of the Little Muskego
Lake tour that was scheduled for Thursday, July 7, 2011. Alderman Borgman and
James Mayer both noted they would be attending. Alderman Snead felt this would
be a great opportunity for the committee to look at any issues regarding the
lake/waterski ramp.
6. Miscellaneous business — Captain LaTour and Alderman Harenda had questions for
each other reference the Quietwood Subdivision and would handle between
themselves.
ADJOURNMENT - Alderman Borgman made a motion to adjourn and Alderman Harenda
seconded. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:59PM.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 6:OOPM at Muskego City
Hall in the Alderman's Room.