RLO19890726RULES, LAWS & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JULY 26, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. by Chairman
Patterson. Also present were Committee Members Simmons and
Taube, Director and Land Use Administrator G. P. Lee, Police
Chief Johnson and those per the attached list.
The Committee reviewed with Police Chief Johnson his memorandum
of July 21, 1989, recommending that the City adopt the State
Industry, Labor and Human Relations Chapter 14, Open Burning, and
retain the following sections of our current Chapter 9.22, Open
Fires: 9.22(2) (Location of Burning Prohibited), 9.22(14)(2),
Wind Direction, 9.22(4) (Emergencies). Chief Johnson indicated
that, after conferring with Attorney John Macy, it was determined
that the law is clear in that permits should be issued after
approval of the Fire Chief. Chief Johnson felt that it may be
possible to appoint a designee who would be able to sign the
permit in lieu of the Fire Chief. This person should be
knowledgable of the laws and would sign the permits after
reviewing the applications. Ald. Simmons moved to defer in order
to question Attorney Molter if it is possible when a permit is
being applied for, to give to the applicant the state
regulations, have the applicant read and sign a prepared
statement that he has read and will abide by said regulations,
and would this sufficiently cover the DIHLR regulations regarding
permits issued by Fire Chiefs. Also, would any liability be
passed on to the Fire Chief as they would not be personally
signing off on the permit. Seconded by Ald. Taube, motion
carried.
Muskego Volunteer Fire Company Fire Chief Lloyd Pickart and Tess
Corners Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Phil Dibb appeared
before the Committee to discuss the Sprinkler Ordinance. Fire
Chief Dibbs suggested splitting I into A & B; A with common
entrance and B with individual entrance. Ald. Simmons moved to
defer in order for proposed amendment to be clarified to state
that the sprinkler ordinance does not apply to 1 and 2 family
buildings. Seconded by Ald. Taube, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed memorandum from City Clerk Jean Marenda
dated June 16, 1989, regarding inspection of gun clubs. The
Committee determined that there will be no change to current
procedure and are not recommending amending Chapter 9.01.
The Committee further discussed Chapter 17, OD Duplex District
regarding 15% Variance Control granted to the Plan Commission and
determined that there would be no need to change text as final
control stays with the Common Council.
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The Committee reviewed the proposed ordinance to amend Chapter
17, Section 17 2.02(74) and Section 17: 3.08(1) of the Municipal
Code. Ald. Taube moved to recommend approval excluding Plan
Commission from Section 2.
The Committee deferred discussion on Roberts Rules of Order until
the September meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ald. David D. Taube
Secretary
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