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pscm20110907CITY OF MUSKEGO Public Safety Committee (ITY OF Minutes 4'..-MUSKEGO Approved LOCATION: Muskego City Hall W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER & ADJOURNMENT DATE: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 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 Captain John La Tour, T.C.F.D. Chief Wojnowski, and Jeff Verburgt. STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE The meeting was properly posted publicly for viewing on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Public Appearance Citizens from the Fountainwood Subdivision. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the August 3, 2011 minutes. Alderman Harenda seconded and motion carried unanimously. Updates from Police Department Captain La Tour presented the Police Department's Capital Budget. Alderman Snead advised that the Capital Budget is presented to the Committee of the Whole (COW), however, COW was looking for approval from the Public Safety Committee. Items present were: Crossmatch Fingerprinting System = $11,000.00; Criminal Justice Information System, $7000.00-1 Three Safe Pace Radar Signs, $8248.00 and Carpeting, $8186.00. The committee had a few minor questions and agreed they would approve the requests and forward the matter to the Committee of the Whole. Captain La Tour reported the Community Festival did not create any problems for the police department. One Underage Alcohol arrest was reported. Captain La Tour reported the speeding complaint on Hillendale Drive has been monitored by officers and he believed the police department's presence helped to alleviate the problem. Captain La Tour provided information on the fireworks complaints and reported the number of complaints were down from 2010 by approximately 27. Alderman Snead reported she was still waiting on numbers from the Clerk's Office on the number of permits that were given out in 2010 and 2011. This matter will be brought back to the October meeting for final numbers to be discussed. Updates from Fire Department Jeff Verburgt presented the Fire Department's Capital Budget. Alderman Snead advised that the Capital Budget is presented to the Committee of the Whole, however, COW was looking for approval from the Public Safety Committee. Items presented were: Pager Replacement (20 pagers @ $525.00 each) approximately $10,500.00; Repeater Replacement, approximately $10,000.00; Computer Tough Books Update (5 @ $2800.00 each); Replace three desktop computers, approximately $3300.00. That matter was brought up by Phil Kiedrowski regarding the radio digital upgrade in 2014. He questioned what the cost factor to the city would be for replacing radios in the entire city. The committee agreed they need to bring this up with the Committee of the Whole so they can start preparing for the 2014 upgrade. The committee had a few minor questions and agreed they would approve the requests and forward the matter to the Committee of the Whole. Response Update — Jeff Verburgt advised there was nothing further to report at this time, and the software for the Zoll computer system will be installed on September 26, 2011. OLD BUSINESS End of Road Sign on Byron —Alderman Snead advised she is still discussing this issue with the complainant and it will be brought back at the next meeting for discussion. 2. Stop Sign on Somerset (westbound) — Alderman Snead advised she is still discussing this issue with the complainant and it will be brought back at the next meeting for discussion. 3. Burning Ordinance — The committee members discussed whether the state's requirement of 50ft from a structure should replace our ordinance of 30ft from a structure and what constitutes a "small fire". Jim Mayer advised he would revamp our ordinance with some minor changes and present it at the next meeting. Mayer advised he would use the state code as his guideline to make the changes in our municipal ordinance. 4. Fire Department Ambulance Agreement, Section 7 — There was lengthy discussion on the reports the fire department has presented to the city reference their response times. The committee could not decide if the contract should read that the response time reports need to be listed in detail, to the second. Jeff Verburgt advised that a report would be provided to the committee at the next meeting. Jim Mayer questioned if the contract should only be one year (Section 2 5) instead of three years since the fire department is not sure what type of reports they will be able to generate once the software is installed. The discussion was very lengthy regarding this matter. The committee agreed that perhaps a one year contract would be in the best interest of the city. Alderman Harenda asked Alderman Snead if she had made contact with the city attorney and Finance Director Sharon Mueller reference Section 3 and Section 4. Alderman Snead advised she did not get the numbers from Sharon Mueller and was waiting for permission to contact the city attorney. Section 3, Section 4 and Section7 were all tabled and will be discussed at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS No Outlet Sign on Glen Cove Court — Alderman Borgman was advised by Alderman Snead and Captain La Tour that the committee did not need to give permission for this type of sign to be erected. Alderman Borgman was going to contact DPW Superintendent Wayne Delikat to have a sign erected. 2. Review Municipal Code Chapter 9.05 Loud/Unnecessary Noise /9.19 Prohibited Operation of Off Road Vehicles — Alderman Snead reported there are two houses in the Fountainwood Subdivision where kids constantly ride all -terrain vehicles and the noise is bothersome to the entire subdivision. A petition and letter were received by the committee from residents of that subdivision. The petition and letter will be placed on file with the minutes of this meeting at the Clerk's Office. Captain La Tour advised that the police have been contacted reference this problem and are unable to write any citations based on the language of the Noise Ordinance. He advised the Prohibition of Off -Road Vehicles (9.19) also prohibits them from writing any citations due to the section stating "Off the Road Vehicles shall be defined as any mini -bike, trail bike, go-cart or other such vehicle (expressly excluding snowmobiles and all -terrain vehicles which are regulated by separate ordinance and Wisconsin Statutes)." The committee determined they cannot regulate all ATVs on property based on size or residential area due to many residents using an ATV to perform work on their property such as snowplowing. It was determined that Alderman Snead would make contact with the city attorney to determine if the section of Ordinance 9.19 specifying snowmobiles and all -terrain vehicles can be removed. Phil Kiedrowski advised he would look into the state statute regarding all -terrain vehicle laws and he would read over our snowmobile ordinance to determine if the committee can use language from that ordinance. This matter was tabled and will be discussed again next month. 3. Fire Department Fire Service Agreement — There was a question on the dollar amount that will be payable in the first paragraph. Jeff Verburgt advised that the number would come from the city and the budget committee. The matter will be discussed at the next meeting. The second paragraph regarding fire runs was acceptable. The third paragraph regarding equipment was acceptable. The fourth paragraph regarding the dollar amount of liability insurance needs to be verified with the city attorney. The fourth paragraph will be discussed at the next meeting. The fifth paragraph regarding mutual aid was acceptable. The sixth paragraph regarding notice prior to expiration was acceptable. The seventh paragraph regarding open meetings was acceptable. The last paragraph 3 regarding voiding the last contract will be discussed at the next meeting. The committee and fire department both agree the last paragraph is not necessary, however, Alderman Snead would verify with the city attorney if they can delete it. The proposed language by Jim Mayer will also be inserted after paragraph four when the wording is agreed upon (same as in ambulance agreement). COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW 1. Next Meeting — October 5, 2011 at 6:OOPM. 2. Miscellaneous Business — None. ADJOURNMENT Alderman Borgman made a motion to adjourn and Alderman Harenda seconded. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 8:10PM. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 6:OOPM at Muskego City Hall in the Alderman's Room. rd