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pscm20111207CITY OF MUSKEGO Public Safety Committee C1,11 0 Minutes-RMUSKEGO -. Approved LOCATION: Muskego City Hall W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER & ADJOURNMENT DATE: Wednesday, December 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 Police Chief Paul Geiszler, T.C.F.D. Chief Wojnowski. Also present were County Supervisor Daniel Draeger, Alderman Dan Soltysiak and Tom Zagar. STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE The meeting was properly posted publicly for viewing on Monday, December 5, 2011. Public Appearance Richard Tuma — Waukesha County Communications and County Supervisor Daniel Draeger. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the November 2, 2011 minutes. Jim Mayer seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Updates from Police Department Chief Geiszler reported nothing significant to report. Updates from Fire Department Fire Chief Wojnowski reported nothing significant to report, however he questioned what happens to houses that are foreclosed upon and are boarded up and left abandoned. Chief Wojnowski is concerned these houses are prime locations for someone to start a fire. The committee advised he needed to contact the Building/Zoning Department to have that department monitor and enforce the zoning requirements on such properties. OLD BUSINESS Update on Fire/Rescue Contracts — Alderman Snead brought to the committee a few minor changes to the wording of the rescue contract in section 7. She also advised that once again next year work on the contracts needs to start in June so they are complete for Common Council and done for the budget process. The Alderman were advised that if they had any other issues they needed to be reported to Alderman Snead by Monday, 12/12/11, so she could get it to Common Council for 12/13/11. 2. Waterbugs Ramp Findings from Park and Recreation Department. Tom Zagar, who is the city's Conservation/Urban Forester, appeared to answer any questions the committee may have. Zagar advised that in his best opinion moving the ramp to Holz Island, which is designated a sensitive area and environmental corridor would cause problems for conservation of the lake. Alderman Snead advised that the person requesting the ramp be moved has moved off of the lake. Alderman Harenda believed that no matter where the ramp is on the lake, someone will complain. The committee agreed to hold off on any decisions to move the ramp until the issue is brought up again or another complaint is made. NEW BUSINESS Quietwood Subdivision Traffic Calming Device (Alderman Harenda) - Paul Greene a resident of the Quietwood Subdivision appeared on the subdivision's behalf. Greene advised the residents in the subdivision are willing to donate money to install some type of traffic calming device to slow vehicles down when the drive through the subdivision. Greene advised the residents are mainly concerned that the subdivision will be used as thoroughfare when Janesville Road is under construction. Alderman Snead questioned Chief Geiszler if the police department found any problems in the subdivision when monitoring the traffic. Chief Geiszler advised there were no significant problems. Jim Mayer asked Chief Geiszler if one of the city's speed sign could be erected in the subdivision on a trial basis to see if he helps the problem. Alderman Borgman advised that the city has ordered four more signs and it should not be a problem to have one place in the Quietwood Subdivision periodically. The committee agreed that it would be better for the city to place a sign in the subdivision, rather than the residents spend money on something that may not totally solve the problem. Mr. Greene believed the residents of the Quietwood Subdivision would greatly appreciate any help. Alderman Harenda advised Mr. Greene that in the future if the city's sign is not helping the problem and the residents are not completely satisfied that the matter could be brought back to the committee. The committee and Mr. Greene agreed. 2. Snowmobile Trail — Racine Avenue (Alderman Borgman) — Alderman Borgman advised the Icetronauts withdrew their request. 3. Streetlight on Wentland Drive — Alderman Soltysiak spoke on behalf of a resident who lives at the end of Wentland Drive. The resident currently has a large spotlight on his garage that he illuminates, however, due to cost he is no longer able to continue maintaining the light. The resident is concerned that the drop off at the end of the road on Wentland Drive will be a hazard if there is not light at that end of the street. Alderman Soltysiak advised he had not been able to speak with all the residents that this light would effect and he will attempt to do that. Alderman Snead requested 2 Captain LaTour research any problems with criminal activity in the area, and recommend a sign be placed to warn of the dead end. Alderman Harenda made a motion to defer the topic until the next meeting. Jim Mayer seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW 1. Next Meeting — January 4, 2012 at 6:OOPM. 2. Miscellaneous Business — Richard Tuma, representative from Waukesha County Communications and County Supervisor Daniel Draeger, Supervisor of the 23rd District were present for discussion on the topic. Mr. Tuma was invited to the meeting in order to discuss why the county is not releasing the towers for the City of Muskego to take cell 911 calls that originate in the City of Muskego. Mr. Tuma advised that in December of 2003 WCC was designated the cellular 911 PSAP for Waukesha County and accepted the grants from the state to give that designation to WCC. Mr. Tuma advised that if they release the towers they would be interrupting legislation that was put in place in 2003. Mr. Tuma advised that he was never actually asked by the City of Muskego to release the towers. John Wisniewski, IT Director for the City of Muskego, advised there were numerous meetings prior to the City of Muskego filing the complaint with the FCC and Mr. Tuma never cooperated. Chief Geiszler elaborated that he and the Common Council for the City of Muskego want was is in the best interest for the citizens of Muskego and a 72 second delay in transferring the call from WCC to Muskego, as it is now, is not acceptable. Mr. Tuma advised he did his own research and believed the delay to only be 43 seconds, which in that time WCC is gathering information from the caller. Waukesha County Sheriff, Dan Trawicki, appeared on behalf of Waukesha County and admitted that he is concerned that if the City of Muskego is granted authority to take direct cellular 911 calls that other larger departments will follow. He believes consolidation of services is best for the entire county, not just the residents of Muskego. Alderman Snead thanked Sheriff Trawicki for his honesty reference the consolidation worries. Mayor Kahty Chiaverotti spoke on behalf of the citizens of Muskego and advised that with all the budget constraints, shared services are a good thing. However, in this case our citizens deserve the best service, and the city feels it is doing the right thing by asking for the release of the towers. Alderman Snead asked all representatives their opinions on how to move forward on this topic, other than agree to disagree. Supervisor Draeger advised that he cannot take a stance on what is best until he knows legally what can be done. It is unclear who has the authority to release the towers to the City of Muskego. The county does not want to take away WCC's right to continue answering the calls, since they are meeting the requirements to do so. Supervisor Drager advised perhaps Corporation Counsel could give some direction on if it is lawful for Muskego to take their own 911 cellular calls. After great discussion on the the topic Alderman Harenda thanked the representatives from the county for attending the meeting. Alderman Harenda also advised them that the city wished to work with them on this topic in order to move forward. ADJOURNMENT Alderman Harenda made a motion to adjourn and Chief Wojnowski seconded. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 7:55PM. 4