Members present: Clarence “Butch” Chase, Michael Breitweiser, John Schuster, Mayor Ron Bosak
Members absent: Dave Beal
Also present: Edward Oestreich, Curt Ninmann, Sue Ludtke, Cathy Firari
Citizens present: Jeff Christenson
Approve Agenda: Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to approve the December 22, 2010 agenda. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes from November 24, 2010: Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to approve the November 24, 2010 minutes. Motion carried.
Citizens Wishing to Be Heard:
V. Report by Police Chief:
1. Approve Alcohol Beverage License Application for Rollin Stone Pizza Pub, LLC: Jeff Christenson was present for any questions the committee may have. They are in the process of purchasing the old Juneau Clinic at 153 E. Oak Street and to open up a pizza place. This could take about 4-5 months to get it up and running as renovation will need to be done. Business will also have a bar and sitting area where customers can eat in. Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to recommend to council to approve the alcohol beverage license for Rollin Stone Pizza Pub, LLC. Motion carried.
2. Monthly Report: Chief Oestreich passed out the November monthly. The $4,000 grant that was given to the police department will be used to purchase a hand held radar and a camera system in one squad car.
3. Discuss Extension of 2 Hour Parking Downtown: A couple of business owners have asked to change the 2-hour parking limit to either 3 or 4 hours. Chief Oestreich stated that new signs would be have to be made which would be an expense to the city as approximately 10 signs would have to be made. Consensus of the committee is to leave the 2 hour parking as is.
4. Discuss Creating an Ordinance Regarding Raking of Leaves: Chief Oestreich stated that he was approached by a couple of citizens that where they live their neighbors do not rake their leaves and that the leaves then blow onto their property and then they have to rake them up and feel that it is the property owners responsibility to rake their leaves so that the neighbor is not inconvenienced. Committee will create no ordinance and will take no action on this.
5. Approve 2011 WI Chief of Police Conference Jan 30, 31, Feb 1, 2010: Chief Oestreich would like to attend the winter conference at the Kalahari Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2011. This would include meals, mileage conference fee and lodging for three nights. Mayor asked if this was still kept in the budget. Chief Oestreich stated that it was and that he normally goes to two conferences in a year and budgeted for only one. Motion by B. Chase, second by M. Breitweiser to allow Chief Oestreich to attend the winter conference. Motion carried.
VI. Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator:
1.
Monthly Report: EMS Coordinator Ludtke passed out the November monthly report. 34 calls for 2010 compared to 37 calls in 2009. Majority of the calls are in Juneau.
2.
WEMSA Conference: Sue has received three more requests for people to attend the WEMSA conference. Two people will be going Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the other one will be attending Wednesday-Saturday. These people will be prorated according to the hours they work. No mileage will be charged to the city and they will be receiving a flat rate of pay instead of the hourly pay. Sue stated that people do take vacation to attend this conference. Motion by B. Chase, second by M. Breitweiser to send Gina Arndt, Mitch Matuszeski and Scott Lawrence to the WEMSA conference with no mileage to be paid and a flat rate for wages. Scott Lawence will be attending Wednesday-Saturday.
VII. Report by Fire Chief:
1.
Monthly Report: Fire Chief Ninmann passed out the November monthly. There were four calls this month; three were for alarms and one was on Cty Trk A for a porch fire. The fire was out upon fire department arrival as the neighbor did help in extinguishing it. The thermo camera was used just to make sure there were no hot spots. If the fire would have happened later in the evening it could have been a fully engulfed fire.
2. Membership: Curt brought it to the committee’s attention that there are currently 31 members on the fire department and by-laws state that they can have up to 35. In 5 years membership could drop to 27 if no new members are recruited. A majority of the fire department is over the age of 40 and fighting a fire is a physical job. Would like for the committee to reconsider the freeze that they have decided to place due to budget cuts. Committee has stated that when a member would retire or leave then a new member would be replaced for the one that left.
3. Firefighter Application: No action taken
4. False Alarm Ordinance: Curt will contact Attorney Sciascia and forward a copy of the ordinance that he has prepared for his review and that Attorney Sciascia must respond back to Curt by January 17, 2011 so that this can be placed on the January agenda. Motion by B. Chase, second by M. Breitweiser to send the false alarm ordinance to attorney Sciascia for his review. Motion carried.
VIII. Report by Emergency Management Director:
1. Monthly Report : No report
IX. Old Business: No old business.
X. New Business: No new business.
XI. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: The next public safety meeting will be on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
XII. Public Safety Chairman Report: No report.
XIII. Adjourn: Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine Firari
Administrative Assistant
Members present: Clarence “Butch” Chase, John Schuster, Michael Breitweiser, Mayor Ron Bosak
Members absent: None
Also present: Ed Oestreich, Curt Ninmann, Sue Ludtke, Dave Beal, Cathy Firari
Citizens present: Howard Wondra, Dan Jahnke, Ross Canniff, Rajwinder, Singh and Sukhdeep Garcha from the Juneau 26, LLC.
Approve Agenda: Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to approve the November 24, 2010 agenda. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes from October 21, 2010: Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to approve the October 21, 2010 minutes. Motion carried.
Citizens Wishing to Be Heard:
Report by Police Chief:
1. Approve Alcohol Beverage License Application for Juneau 26, Inc.: Motion by M. Breitweiser, second by C. Chase to recommend to council to approve the Alcohol Beverage License application for Juneau 26. Breitweiser/Chase-Yah, Schuster-Nay. Motion carried.
2. Monthly Report: Chief Oestreich passed out the October monthly. Chief Oestreich stated that part-time officers will work until December 31, 2010 at which time their positions were eliminated from the 2011 budget. The Juneau police department received a $4,000 equipment grant along with a portable breath test unit (valued at $545) from the State of Wisconsin for participating in the Over the Limit program. Money is to be for equipment only. Chief Oestreich informed department heads that with the winter approaching to be conscious of leaving the garage door bays open as the heat does get out and it takes a long time to reheat the bays. Had to cut money out of the public safety budget so everyone is to work together. Chief Oestreich informed Sue Ludtke that when the EMS responds for a call to make sure that the garage doors are down before leaving the station.
3. Discuss Parking Permits: Chief Oestreich was approached by a couple of businesses asking if the city would issue parking permits. This would be during the daytime when the 2 hour parking is in effect. Consensus of the committee is to not issue parking permits.
4. Discuss Moving of Stop Sign at the Intersection of N. Depot to E. North Street: Dodge County has approached the city asking to move the stop sign on N. Depot Street to E. North Street so that the trucks and county cars would not have to stop when traveling on N. Depot Street. Several citizens were present from E. North Street to voice their concerns that anyone driving south on N. Depot Street should stop and that the city should not change the sign. Larger trucks will go north on N. Depot in the future when that road is completed. Dodge County would pay for the sign to be moved. By changing the sign it could be a danger. Motion by M. Breitweiser, second by J. Schuster to send back to public works that the sign not be moved from N. Depot Street and that someone should contact the county regarding this decision made by the public safety committee. Motion carried.
Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator:
1. Monthly Report: EMS Coordinator Sue Ludtke passed out the October monthly report. There were 34 calls for 2010 compared to 38 in 2009.
2. Schooling: Ed Weiss and Joe Ludtke who are currently drivers would like to continue their education to become EMTS. Currently Attorney Sciascia has drawn up an EMT agreement that the course be paid for by the employee first and then reimbursed by the city when they pass the course. If there is a hardship the money will be taken out of their pay check which would pay for the course, mileage, and books. If they do not pass they have to pay for the class themselves. Classes begin Jan 28, 2011. EMS personal cannot attend any EMT schooling until they have passed their probationary period. Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to send Joe Ludtke and Ed Weiss to EMT school at their expense and upon passing will be reimbursed by the city. Motion carried.
3. Volunteer Status: Sue Ludtke stated that she has done some research regarding “volunteer status”. Did sit down with a lawyer at a conference and discussed going back to volunteer status. EMS currently receive a per hour pay, and would like to go back to a paid per call. Would go from $14+ per hour pay to $8 per hour for training, meeting, standby, and football games. Curt Ninmann stated that the fire dept has also discussed this and stated that the city are the ones who set the wages and that it was not the EMS or fire dept. Sue stated that they feel they should not get paid the $14+ for standing by at a football game or standby for a fire call when they do nothing and this is why they want to go back to the volunteer status. Dan Jahnke stated that he was on the city council when the pay was changed from volunteer to a paid employee. Reason for this was the Fire Department and EMS would be paid per hour and not a base pay and that no one was in it for the money and that the Fire and EMS have to be certified and go to school to continue their education. Sue stated that if a call is over 4 hours then the pay will be the base plus $8 per hour until the end of the call. EMS members are in favor of the change and would be paid the base pay per call no matter where the patient would be transported. Sue will be going in front of the personnel committee regarding this change.
4. WEMSA Conference: Sue Ludtke and Jim Ronge are the only two people so far that are interested in going to the WEMS conference this year. The city will pay 100% of Sue’s registration and only 25% of Jim Ronge’s registration. Conference is January 26-29, 2011. They will not be receiving any pay while at the conference. Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweister to send Sue Ludtke and Jim Ronge to the WEMSA Conference in January per the above recommendation. Motion carried.
Report by Fire Chief:
1. Monthly Report : Fire Chief Ninmann reported that there were no fire calls in the month of October. October was fire prevention week, have approximately 109 students that came to the fire station or someone from the department had gone to the schools. Chief Ninmann has not heard anything regarding the grant. Chairman Chase stated that there should be a hiring freeze on the fire department. Chief Ninmann asked that if there is a hiring freeze for the fire department there should also be one for the EMS. Sue Ludtke stated that she got rid of some people who weren’t active anymore or were not taking any calls and the EMS is not close to being where they should be with members. They only have 15 active members. Applications would only be accepted if the person is able to run in the afternoons, would not take for nights or mornings.
2. Approve Fire Fighter Application : Fire Chief Ninmann stated that a background check has been done on the applicant. Mayor stated that more people who are losing their jobs and does not feel that anyone should be hired right now. Currently there are 30 firefighters in the fire department. Curt stated that the schooling is free and is paid for by the state. Motion by C. Chase, second by M. Breitweister not to approve the fire fighter application at this time. Chase/Breitweiser-Yah, Schuster-Abstain. Motion carried.
Report by Emergency Management Director
1.
Monthly Report : Photo ID’s are to be done. If a city employee has not gotten their photo taken please do so immediately.
IX. Old Business: There was no old business.
X. New Business: Curt Ninmann stated that he wished that the department heads would have been able to meet with the public safety committee first to discuss the budget cuts that each department had to make instead of being informed that if they did not cut the 12% out of their budget that the finance committee would make the cuts for them. Curt stated that he is running his department on a smaller budget already.
XI. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: Next meeting will be Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
XII. Public Safety Chairman Report: Chief Oestreich stated that winter parking started November 15, 2010 however enforcement will not begin until December 1, 2010 at which time any vehicles parked on the city streets will receive a parking ticket. This ticket is not a citation as the mayor had indicated in his editorial. The fine is $20 for the 1 st-3 rd day, $40 for the 4 th-10 th day and over the 10 th day the fine will be $60. If the fine is not paid by the 11 th day a letter will be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle informing them of the parking ticket and given a due date. If the fine is not paid by the due date of the first letter a final letter is sent giving a new due date. If the fine is not paid by the due date then the fine will be $85 ($60 + $25 administration fee) and the registration on any and all vehicles belonging to the registered owner will be sent to the state at which time the registration will be suspended until paid.
XIII. Adjourn: Motion by M. Breitweiser second by J. Schuster to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine Firari
Administrative Assistant
Members present: Clarence “Butch” Chase, John Schuster, Michael Breitweiser, Mayor Ron Bosak
Members absent: Sue Ludtke
Also present: Edward Oestreich, Curt Ninmann, Cathy Firari, Dave Beal arrived at 6:36 p.m.
Approve Agenda: Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to approve the October 21, 2010 agenda. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes from September 22, 2010: Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to approve the September 22, 2010 minutes. Motion carried.
Citizens Wishing to Be Heard: Let the record show that there were no citizens present.
V. Report by Police Chief:
1. Monthly Report: Chief Oestreich passed out the monthly report.
2. Training: The Dodge County Chiefs Association will be holding a training session on December 1, 2010 in Beaver Dam. The cost is $30 per person and he would like to send five officers. Training is in four hour increments. Only expense will be wages and cost of registration as a police vehicle will be used to go over to Beaver Dam. Motion by B. Chase, second by M. Breitweiser to send five officers to the Dec. 1 2010 training in Beaver Dam and to pay for the registration fee of $30 and wages. Motion carried.
3. Update Chapter 5.08 (Alcoholic Beverages): Attorney Sciascia sent a letter that the city ordinance for alcoholic beverages needs to have some clarification for identifying beer and liquor licenses. The quotation marks need to be placed for the different classes to identify what type of alcohol can be distributed for a specific location. Committee has directed Chief Oestriech to have Attorney Sciascia make the recommended changes to Chapter 5.08.
Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator:
1.
Monthly Report: There was no one present from the EMS to give a monthly report.
2. Schooling:
Report by Fire Chief:
1.
Monthly Report: Fire Chief Ninmann stated that they responded to three fire calls in the month of September.
2. Training: No action taken.
Report by Emergency Management Director
1.
Monthly Report: EM Director Beal just wanted to make a clarification from the council meeting that the photo ID’s are for identification purposes only and that they are not capable of accessing the public safety building. Photo ID’s need to be done by December 31, 2010. Employees can contact Sarah at the Administration building.
IX. Old Business: No old business.
X. New Business: Mayor Bosak stated that if there is not much on the agenda and that it could wait another month; that no meeting should be scheduled due to budget restraints. He stated that a memo has been sent to all city department heads that they need to cut 12% out of their budget.
XI. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 24 2010 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting may be cancelled if there are no important items to be discussed.
XII. Public Safety Chairman Report: No report.
XIII. Adjourn: Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine Firari
Administrative Assistant
Members present: Clarence “Butch” Chase, Michael Breitweiser, John Schuster, Mayor Ron Bosak
Members absent : Sue Ludtke, Dave Beal
Also present : Edward Oestreich, Curt Ninmann, Scott Lawrence, Dave Beal, Cathy Firari
Citizens present : Rajwinder Singh
Approve Agenda : Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to approve the September 22, 2010 agenda. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes from August 25, 2010 : Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to approve the August 25, 2010 minutes. Motion carried.
Citizens Wishing to Be Heard : Rajwinder Singh from the Juneau 26 asked that the committee consider increasing the liquor license from 1 to 2 in the city as he would like to sell liquor at his convenience store.
V. Report by Police Chief:
1.
Discuss Adding Additional Liquor License to City Ordinance 5.08.070 for Juneau 26 (Cenex) : Discussion was that Juneau should have another liquor license. Motion by B. Chase, second by M. Breitweiser to recommend to council to amend City Ordinance 5.08.070 to have two (2) liquor licenses in the city. Motion carried.
2. Monthly report : Chief Oestreich passed out the August monthly report. Committee asked how Officer Borchardt was doing. Chief stated that he is very happy with her performance and she is doing a good job.
3. Review Chapter 13, Penalty Provisions : Attorney Sciascia sent a letter to Chief Oestreich indicating that in Chapter 13 there are two sets of penalties and that this should be looked into further. Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to have Attorney Sciascia look further into the penalty provision for Chapter 13. Motion carried.
4. Approve 2011 Dodge County Humane Society Contract : The Humane Society has sent their new 2011 contract. The cost for Juneau would be $75 per dog. Juneau does not contract for cats as it became too costly. Beginning January 1, 2011 the Humane Society will not accept any cats from any agency that does not have a contract with them as they are at maximum capacity. Motion by M. Breitweiser, second by J. Schuster to recommend to council the 2011 Dodge County Humane Society contract at the cost of $75 per dog. Motion carried.
5. Accept Resignation from Gina Steinke, Part-time Administrative Assistant : Chief Oestreich stated that he was disappointed to see Gina leave however she was working at the county and they offered her more hours and that she would also be receiving benefits. Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to accept the letter of resignation from Gina Steinke. Motion carried.
6. Approve Date & Time for Trick or Treat (Amended 9/20/10 @7:35 a.m.) Trick or Treat will be on Sunday, October 31, 2010 from 2 pm to 4 p.m. The fire department will also be assisting in crossing children at intersections. Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to recommend to council Trick or Treat on Sunday, October 31, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Motion carried.
Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator:
1.
Monthly Report : Assistant EMS Coordinator Scott Lawrence passed out the August monthly report. There were 39 calls in 2010 compared to 36 in 2009.
2. Discuss Payment of Shoes for EMS Personnel : Chairman Chase placed this item on the agenda. He feels that the city should not pay for the reimbursement of these shoes. Scott explained that an EMS member had obtained blood on their shoes during an auto accident and that the city should reimburse for this item as it was in the line of duty. The cost for the shoes would be $18.99 from Walmart. Breitweiser stated that since the shoes were contaminated that the city should reimburse the EMS member. Motion by M. Breitweiser, second by J. Schuster to reimburse the EMS member for their shoes in the amount of $18.99. Breitweiser-Yes, Schuster-Yes, Chase-Oppose. Motion carried.
3. Approve Schooling : LifeQuest will be holding a conference November 14-15, 2010 at the Kalahari. This conference will cover updated legal matters, HIPAA law, and hands on computer training regarding removal of patient information on computers. Sue Ludtke and Scott Lawrence will be the only ones attending. Rooms are $99 for one night with two being reserved. There is no registration fee and asking not to be paid for mileage, meals and only wages. Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to send Sue Ludtke and Scott Lawrence to the November conference and to pay for rooms and wages only. No meals or mileage. Motion carried.
Report by Fire Chief:
1.
Monthly Report : Fire Chief Ninmann passed out the monthly. There were seven calls; building fire, smoke alarm, wind storm, 2 false alarms; and 2 motor vehicle accidents.
2. Hybrid Car Training : Training will be at Cleveland Technical College on October 16, 2010. Currently four people are interested in this training. Training would be how to disarm the vehicle, battery fire, and other related issues when dealing with a Hybrid car. City to pay for wages (4-5 hours), no mileage as taking city vehicle. Motion by B. Chase, second by M. Breitweiser to allow only 4 people to attend this training and to pay for wages up to 5 hours. Chase/Breitweiser –Yes, Schuster-Abstained. Motion carried.
3. Firefighter Training; Entry, FF1 & FF2 : Jenny Kolb & Wesley Jahnke will be going to West Bend at the Entry Level and will receive paid training wages and mileage. Jeremy Schuster will be at Entry Level and be paid training wages, this will be in Beaver Dam. Kevin K. Schultz will be attending at Beaver Dam for FF2 training and will not be receiving pay. Motion by B. Chase, second by M. Breitweiser to send Jenny Kolb, Wesley Jahnke, Jeremy Schuster and Kevin K. Schultz to the above mentioned training per the recommendation by Chief Ninmann. Chase/Breitweiser-Yes, Schuster-Abstained.
Report by Emergency Management Director
1.
Monthly Report : No Report
2. Update on Photo ID’s : No Report, please on October’s agenda.
Old Business: Mayor Bosak stated that the city booklet that was going to be handed out to all citizens in Juneau will not be published due to the cost. It would cost $2,000 for the printing and postage of this booklet therefore any business that donated will be receiving their money back. If residents have questions they can look the information up on the city website, www.cityofjuneau.net and if they have questions they can contact city hall and their question will be directed to the proper departments.
X. New Business: There is no new business.
XI. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: The next meeting will be on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. as the Fire Department has their monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the public safety building.
XII. Public Safety Chairman Report: No report.
Adjourn into closed session as per §19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation date of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility . Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to adjourn into closed session per §19.85(1)(c) at 7:10 p.m. Motion carried.
Reconvene into open session as per §19.85(2) and disclose findings, if any . Motion by M. Breitweiser, second by J. Schuster to reconvene into open session per 19.85(2) at 7:19 p.m. Motion carried. Let it be noted that there was no action taken.
XIII. Adjourn: Motion by M. Breitweiser, second by J. Schuster to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine Firari
Administrative Assistant
Members present : Clarence (Butch) Chase, Michael Breitweiser, John Schuster, Mayor Ron Bosak
Members absent : None
Also present : Edward Oestreich, Curt Ninmann, David Beal, Sue Ludtke, Catherine Firari
Citizens present : None present
Approve Agenda : Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to approve the August 25, 2010 agenda. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes from July 20, 2010 and Special Minutes from August 2, 2010 : Schuster, Motion by M. Breitweiser, second by B. Chase to approve the July 20, 2010 minutes. Motion carried. Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to approve the Special Public Safety Minutes from August 2, 2010. Motion carried.
Citizens Wishing to Be Heard : Let the record show that there were no citizens present.
V. Report by Police Chief:
1. Monthly report : Chief Oestreich passed out the July monthly report. A cost of $641.30 has been received from Sharkey’s Cleaning to wax the public safety building floors. This money is in the budget. Chief Oestreich is to go ahead and get the floors waxed.
2. Security Cameras in City Park : Chairman Chase placed this on the agenda. How many complaints have been received regarding the vandalism to the park? Chief Oestreich stated that in the last two years there were 6 complaints of vandalism in the city park, 7 at the Wild Goose park, and 3 at the scoreboard by the community center. Slides were damaged however restitution was to be paid by both parties. Chief Oestreich stated that all communities are having the same problems with vandalism.
3. Locks for Public Safety Building : No action taken at this time.
4. 2011 Public Safety Budget : Chief Oestreich stated that the doors need to be painted as they are rusting and gutters are leaking as the seams have rusted through. Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to recommend the 2011 Public Safety Building budget to the finance committee. Motion carried.
5. 2011 Police Department Budget : Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to recommend the 2011 Police Department budget to the finance committee. Motion carried.
6. Training for Police Employees Sept. 14 & 15, 2010: The sheriff’s department is having a crash investigation training for officers. Chief Oestreich would like to send 4 officers. Training is for two days in 4 hour increments. There is no cost except for wages. Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to send 4 police officers to the training on September 14 & 15, 2010. Motion carried.
Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator:
1.
Monthly Report : EMS Coordinator Ludtke passed out the monthly report. There were 27 calls for July 2010 up one from 2009.
2. 2011 EMS Budget : Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweister to recommend to the finance committee the 2011 EMS Budget. Motion carried.
3. Approve Schooling : No action taken.
Report by Fire Chief:
1.
Monthly Report : Fire Chief Ninmann passed out the monthly report. There were weather related calls as well as a medical and false alarm.
2. Training Pay: Chief Ninmann brought this back to the committee as they questioned the control/practice burns and that possibly the person requesting to have the burn on their property pay for the wages. The fire department does only one practice burn a year and these burns are good for training purposes to make sure the equipment is working properly. Curt will work up some prices and will see what it will cost to do a controlled burn. The last time there was a controlled/practice burn the cost was approximately $1,000 in wages. No action taken at this time.
3. Gear/Equipment Purchase : 2009 grant written for 2008 and was turned down. There is $7,000 in the capital budget (819 account). Curt would like to purchase 1 set of turnout gear as there is a firefighter that needs to be properly fitted and there is no gear that will fit this person at this time. Curt would like to spend the $7,000 for gloves, protective equipment, hoods, helmets, road safety signs, safety vests/command vest as these are out of dated. Motion by M. Breitweister, second by B. Chase to allow Chief Ninmann to spend the $7,000 in the capital account (819). Motion carried. Schuster abstained.
4. 2011 Fire Department Budget : Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to recommend to the finance committee the 2011 Fire department budget. Motion carried.
Report by Emergency Management Director:
1.
Monthly Report : EM Director Beal showed the committee what the new photo ID cards will look like for all city employees & officials to wear. There will be one day in September that all city employees/officials can go over to the county and get their photo taken. If someone cannot make it on that date, a photo will be taken and e-mailed to the county.
2. 2011 Emergency Management Budget : Motion by M. Breitweister, second by J. Schuster to recommend to the finance committee the 2011 Emergency Management budget. Motion carried.
IX. Old Business: No old business.
X. New Business: No new business.
XI. Public Safety Chairman Report: No report from the Public Safety chairman.
XII. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
XIII. Adjourn: Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweister to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine Firari
Administrative Assistant
Members present: Clarence (Butch) Chase, Michael Breitweiser, John Schuster Members absent: Mayor Ron Bosak
Also present: Edward Oestreich
Citizens present: None
Approve Agenda: Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to approve the August 2, 2010 agenda. Motion carried.
Citizens Wishing to Be Heard:
Report by Police Chief:
1. Approve Alcohol Beverage License Application for Sukhdeep Garcha for 470 N. Main Street. Motion by M. Breitweister, second by J. Schuster to recommend to council the Alcohol Beverage License Application for Sukhdeep Garcha for 470 N. Main Street. Motion carried.
IX. Old Business: None
X. New Business: None
XI. Public Safety Chairman Report: None
XII. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: Regular meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2010.
XIII. Adjourn: Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Clarence (Butch) Chase, Chairman
Members present : Clarence (Butch) Chase, John Schuster, Mayor Ron Bosak
Members absent : Michael Breitweiser
Also present : Curt Ninmann, Scott Lawrence, Ed Oestreich, Dave Beal, Cathy Firari
Citizens present : None
I. Approve Agenda : Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to amend the agenda for item VIII (3) to add "Elected Officials". Motion carried.
II. Approve Minutes from June 22, 2010 : Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to approve the June 22, 2010 minutes. Motion carried.
III. Citizens Wishing to Be Heard: Let the record show that there were no citizens present.
V. Report by Police Chief:
1. Monthly Report: Chief Oestreich passed out June's monthly report. Street dance on July 17, 2010 had a couple hundred people. Chief Oestreich stated that Juneau did not get picked for the $4,000 grant for the Click It/Ticket It program.
2. Armor Training for Officer Jan Schultz on October 27, 2010 at the Racine Police Dept: Training would be for the Glock guns. Registration is $150. City to pay for the registration, meal and wages for Officer Schultz as he is the range instructor and also does annual maintenance on the guns. Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to send Officer Schultz for training and to pay for registration, wages and his meal. Motion carried.
3. Approve Change of Agent for Kwik Trip: Thomas R. Salamone Jr.: Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to recommend to council the change of agent for Kwik Trip. Motion carried.
4. Noise Ordinance from June agenda: Attorney Sciascia has looked at our ordinance and feels that there is no need to change it and to keep the same. Committee will take no action.
5. Approve Adopting State Smoking Ban: Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to recommend to council to adopt Section 101.123 of the Wisconsin Statutes into the City of Juneau Code of Ordinance until Chapter 9.04.300. Motion carried.
VI. Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator
1, Monthly Report : Assistant EMS Coordinator Scott Lawrence passed out June's EMS calls. There were 19 calls for 2010 compared to 28 calls in 2009. Chairman Chase asked why on July 10, 2010 there were so many people down in the EMS garage. Scott stated that this was their annual cleaning of the rigs and garage bays. Vehicles were waxed as well as the lockers and garage cleaned. Chase asked if everyone was getting paid for this and Scott stated that they were getting paid at the training wage.
VII. Report by Fire Chief
1. Monthly Report : Fire Chief Curt Ninmann passed out the June monthly. There were two calls; One on Hwy DJ for a building fire and the second on S. Main Street for a carbon monoxide detector. Curt indicated that himself along with the Deputy Fire Chief from Beaver Dam and Fire Chief from Columbus were on WBEV talking about how to become a firefighter.
2. Firefighter Application : There were no applications for this month.
3. 2010 Fire Queen Contest : Brittany Nampel of Juneau, daughter to Russell and Tami Nampel was elected 2010 Juneau Fire Queen. Brittany is the granddaughter of the late Roger Schoenwetter who was also a Juneau firefighter.
VIII. Report by Emergency Management Director
1. Monthly Report : No report.
2. Sale of Equipment: Proceeds to be used for picture ID’s : EM Director Dave Beal indicated that he has sold some equipment in the amount of $300 and would like for this money to be placed in a fund designated for the picture ID's to cover the cost of the ID's and set up. Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to recommend to the Finance Committee the $300 to be placed in the picture ID fund. Motion carried.
3. Picture ID’s for all part-time and full-time employees including Fire & EMS and Elected Officials : Dave stated that Dodge County would do the picture ID's. Initial fee for the card design is $35, cost for each ID is $5. Pictures would be taken Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4:30 p.m. Dave will get things set up and then will notify all employees when they can have their pictures taken. Committee stated that a policy should be adopted that when an employee terminates that they must return their ID.
IX. Old Business: No old business
X. New Business: Chief Oestreich stated he would get a bid to wax the floors in the training room and police department at the public safety building as there is some money available in the account. This will be placed on the August agenda. Curt brought up if anything was being done regarding obtaining keyless entry locks for only the service entrance doors. Cathy Firari will look at costs and present this to the committee in August.
XI. Public Safety Chairman Report: No report from the public safety chairman.
XII. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
XIII. Adjourn: Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine A. Firari
Administrative Assistant
Members present : Clarence Chase, Mike Breitweiser, John Schuster, Mayor Ron Bosak arrived at 6:45 p.m.
Members absent: Dave Beal
Also present : Ed Oestreich, Curt Ninmann, Sue Ludtke, Cathy Firari
Citizens present : Dave Gratton, Wesley Mulkey, Rita Zillmer, Scott Lawrence, Charles Griffin
Approve Agenda : Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to approve the June 22, 2010 agenda. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes from May 20, 2010 : Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to approve the May 20, 2010 minutes. Motion carried.
Citizens Wishing to Be Heard : Wesley Mulkey spoke reference the city's ordinance regarding "noise". Chapter 9.04.080. Mr. Mulkey would like for the city to determine what is "loud" and what is not. Chief Oestreich explained how this all came about is that a resident was revving his race car in his garage to check the engine and that the police received a citizens complaint and that an officer made contact with the party and asked that they discontinue the revving of the race car.
V. Report by Police Chief:
1. Monthly Report: Chief Oestreich passed out the May monthly report. There was some overtime for the month of May due to Memorial Day and that there was still only three officers working.
2. Closing of E. Oak Street for Craft Fair, Flee Market, Sidewalk Sale on Saturday July 17, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m . : Rita Zillmer requested that the street be closed from North & South Main Street to Miller Street on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 8 am to 2 pm so that venders could sell in the downtown area. Chief Oestreich stated he had no problem and has contacted Chad Stange from the DPW to have barricades in place on that date. Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to recommend to council the closing of E. Oak Street on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from North & South Main to Miller Street from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motion carried.
3. Closing of E. Oak Street for Street Dance on Saturday July 17, 2010 from 8 pm-1:00 a.m.: There was no one present from any of the bars to inform the committee what they wished to do. Chief Oestreich stated that he believes that E. Oak Street is to be closed from Miller Street to Fair Street on Saturday, July 17, 2010 to have the Street Dance downtown. Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to recommend to council the closing of E. Oak Street to Fair Street on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Motion carried.
4. Approve Temporary off Premises Liquor License for The 1850’s, Paul & Pam’s Pub & Grub and Justmann’s Lanes for July 17, 2010 from 8 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.: Motion by B. Chase, second by M. Breitweiser to recommend to council temporary off premises liquor license for the 1850's, Paul & Pam's Pub & Grub and Justmann's Lanes for Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Motion carried.
5. Discuss Noise Complaint Ordinance 9.04.080: Motion by B. Chase, second by M. Breitweiser to send the "noise ordinance" Chapter 9.04.080 to Attorney Sciascia for his review. Motion carried.
6. Approve Juneau August Fest Itinerary for August 25-29, 2010: Dave Gratton, representing the Juneau Chamber of Commerce submitted a list of items for the Juneau August Fest celebration. Parade route will be from W. Center to E. Oak to S. Mill down to Lincoln Drive. Music until 12 a.m. Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to recommend to council the Juneau August Fest Itinerary for August 25-29, 2010. Motion carried.
7. Approve City Smoking Ban Ordinance: Chief Oestreich spoke with Attorney Sciascia reference this ordinance and at this time Attorney Sciascia is waiting for more information. Place on July agenda. Rita Zillmer asked when the ordinance becomes effective on July 5, 2010 if the street sweeper could go by a couple of times a week as people will now be smoking outside and throwing their cigarette butts on the sidewalk or on the street. Mayor Bosak stated that this will be brought up at the Public Works meeting and that he will also be making contact with all business owners to put smoking receptacles out in front of their businesses.
8. Approve Letter of Resignation from Crossing Guard Jodi Skinner: Jodi Skinner submitted her letter of resignation effective immediately as crossing guard as she has accepted a full-time position. Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to recommend to council Jodi Skinner's resignation as crossing guard effective immediately. Motion carried.
9. Update on Officer Borchardt: Chief Oestreich stated that beginning Monday, June 28, 2010 Officer Borchardt will be on her own and is doing a very good job.
10. Transfer of funds from computer account to purchase radar unit: Chief Oestreich has found a used radar unit from another department and that he will not have to transfer any funds to cover the cost.
11. Approve Temporary Class”B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License for the Juneau American Legion for Juneau August Fest down at the City Park, August 26-29, 2010: Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to recommend to council the Temporary Class "B"/Class B" Retailer's license for the Juneau American Legion for Juneau August Fest on August 26-29, 2010. Motion carried.
VI. Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator
VII. Report by Fire Chief
VIII. Report by Emergency Management Director
1.Monthly Report: No Monthly report.
IX. Old Business: Chief Oestreich wanted to mention that the police department did participate in the Click It program. There will be a drawing for $4,000 for equipment through the state and hopefully our agency will be one that receives this money.
X. New Business: No new business.
XI. Public Safety Chairman Report: No report.
XII. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Reason for the change is that a committee member can not be there on Thursdays.
XIII. Adjourn: Motion by J. Schuster, second by M. Breitweiser to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine Firari
Administrative Assistant
Members present : Clarence (Butch) Chase, John Schuster, Mayor Ron Bosak
Members absent : Curt Ninmann, Dave Beal, Mic Breitweiser
Also present : Edward Oestreich, Dan Wegener, Sue Ludtke, Cathy Firari
Citizens present:
Approve Agenda : Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to approve the May 20, 2010 agenda. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes from April 22, 2010 : Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to approve the April 22, 2010 minutes. Motion carried.
Citizens Wishing to Be Heard : Let the record show that there were no citizens present.
V. Report by Police Chief:
1. Monthly Report: Chief Oestreich passed out the April monthly report. Officer Borchardt has begun working and should be on her own by July 1 st and that there will be four officers working instead of just three. Chief Oestreich also wishes to remind residents that the city does have an ordinance regarding the blowing of grass clippings on the street and that a letter will be sent and that sidewalks are also to be cleaned up after mowing the lawns.
2. City Smoking Ordinance: A draft to adopt the state smoking ban has been forwarded to Attorney Sciascia for his review and will be brought before the committee in June.
3. Approve Resignation of Gail Amsler as Crossing Guard (Amended 5/18/10 @ 10:00 a.m): Gail Amsler submitted her resignation on May 11, 2010 to be effective June 10, 2010 as this is the last day of school as she has taken the position of recreation director for the city. Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to recommend to council the registration of Gail Amsler as crossing guard. Motion carried.
VI. Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator:
1. Monthly Report : EMS Coordinator Sue Ludtke passed out the April monthly. There were 37 calls in April 2010 compared to 28 in April 2009. Chairman Chase asked if shifts are being covered. Sue indicated that they were. Chairman Chase asked if everyone has a key as he was informed that one member did not have a key for the EMS. Sue did ask who it was and she informed the committee that that person is also a member of the fire department and can access the EMS section with the fire department key and felt that it was not necessary to give this person a key as he can get into the building already. Chairman Chase asked if there were any outstanding keys. Sue stated that there are two keys from previous employees that never turned their keys in. Certified letters were sent which did come back. Sue is to see Chief Oestreich and see if he can get these keys back. Mayor stated that the community center is going to install a coded entry system and that the public safety may look into this as well.
2. Approve EMS By-Laws : Sue stated that the by-laws have been read three times and at this time will need to have a motion made for recommendation to the council. There were several changes made, one change is that the coordinator needs to be an experienced EMT. Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to recommend to council the Juneau EMS By-Laws. Motion carried.
VII. Report by Fire Chief:
1.
Monthly Report : Assistant Fire Chief Dan Wegener passed out the April monthly. There were four calls: grass fire on Hillcrest Road in Hustisford, alarm at 216 W. Center Street, motor vehicle accident on S. Main Street and a vehicle fire on E. Center Street. May 23, training over in Hustisford. May 25 the Juneau Fire Department will be hosting the Dodge County Fire Chiefs quarterly meeting at the public safety building. June 5 health fair at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital. June 6 Dodge County airport fly-in, will perform extrication at 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Taking new pumper and ladder truck to the airport. August 8 Iron Ridge will be having the annual Dodge County Firefighters tournament. Dan stated that the “standard operating guidelines” and by-laws are being worked on at this time as the last time it was updated was four years ago. Wesley Jahnke and Jenny Kolb are on board and in training with the department. Tonight is the final night for the hose testing. Waiting for the drug and physical results on Jeremy Schuster and Richard Burwitz.
2. Firefighter Application : Assistant Fire Chief Dan Wegener submitted an application for Mitchell Matuszeski. Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase “with regrets” to recommend to personnel the firefighter application for Mitchell Matuszeski. Motion carried. Background check will have to be done by the police department. Chariman Chase questioned about cost of equipping each firefighter at $1,500. Dan Wegener stated that the new hires get the old equipment and any new equipment will go to the firefighters that have been there longer and need new equipment.
3. 2010 Grant in Process of Writing (Helmets & Air Compressor) : Fire Chief Ninamann is in the process of writing this grant.
VIII. Report by Emergency Management Director
1. Monthly Report : EM Director Dave Beal was not present so there is no report.
IX. Old Business: No old business.
X. New Business: No new business.
XI. Public Safety Chairman Report: No report from the Public Safety Chairman.
XII. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: June 24, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
XIII. Adjourn: Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine Firari
Administrative Assistant
Members present : Butch Chase, Mic Breitweiser, John Schuster, Mayor Ron Bosak
Also present : Ed Oestreich, Curt Ninmann, Dave Beal arrived at 6:37 p.m., Sue Luedtke, Cathy Firari
Members Absent : Curt Ninmann, Mic Breitweiser
Citizens present : Dan Wegener, John Andrews
I. Approve Agenda : Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to approve the April 22, 2010 agenda. Motion carried.
II. Approve Minutes from March 25, 2010 : Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to approve the March 25, 2010 minutes. Motion carried.
III. Citizens Wishing to Be Heard :
V. Adjourn to closed session as per §19.85(E) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. (Amended 4/20/10 @ 9:15 a.m.)
Building Inspection Contract
Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to adjourn into closed session per §19.85(E) at 6:50 p.m. Motion carried.
VI. Reconvene into open session as per §19.85(2) and disclose findings, if any. Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to reconvene into open session per §19.85(2) at 7:40 p.m. Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to recommend to the finance committee that a letter be sent to Kunkel Engineering to cancel the City of Juneau building inspection contract. Letter is to also indicate if the contract can be cancelled prior to the 60 days notice. Motion carried. Finance Committee should invite Dan Wegener and John Andrews to their next finance meeting.
VII. Report by Police Chief:
1. Monthly Report: Chief Oestreich passed out the March monthly. As of Thursday, April 22, 2010 there are 352 typed reports. Chief Oestreich indicated that the police department will once again be handing out Brewer baseball cards and that he wishes to thank Curt & Cathy Firari from C & C Coin Laundry for sponsoring the cards.
2. Quarterly Report: No quarterly report was handed out.
3. Update on Crossing Guard Pay for Summer School: A request was sent to the Dodgeland School Board as they added a second session to their summer school in August and that it was not taken into account that crossing guards would be needed at the crosswalks and that the cost to the city would be $624. The mayor stated that he did speak with Superintendent Annette Thompson and she stated that the school district will pay for the cost of providing crossing guards for the second session of summer school.
4. Elimination of Parking Stall on S. Main Street: After some discussion the consensus is that the city cannot afford to lose another parking stall therefore the committee has decided not to eliminate the first parking stall at the corner of S. Main and E. Oak Street.
5. Police Officer Update: Brittany Borchardt has accepted the position for police officer and has passed her psychological, drug and physical tests and will begin work on May 3, 2010. City will purchase a vest up to $500 per the work agreement. No gun will need to be purchased. She is certified and is working part-time in Lomira and Emmet/Lebanon. She will be going to EVOC on May 10, 2010 through the Village of Lomira who will pay for the course and Juneau will pay for her wages.
6. Approve Sending Cathy Firari to the LEAP Conference June 16-18, 2010 at the Kalahari to include: lodging (2 nights), meals and wages: Motion by J. Schuster, second by B. Chase to send Cathy Firari to the LEAP conference June 16-18, 2010 and to pay for two nights lodging ($70/night), meals, and wages. Motion carried.
7. Approve to Send Two Officers to Drug Training in Randolph on June 14, 2010 to include wages and meals: Det. Dave Beal and Officer Brittany Borchardt will be attending the drug training in Randolph. Class is 8 hours. City to pay for wages and meal for each person. Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to send Det. Beal and Officer Borchardt to drug training on June 14, 2010 to include wages and meals. Motion carried.
8. Approve Liquor License for the following businesses: (Amended 4/20/2010 @ 9:50 a.m.)
Class "A" Beer applying as a Corporation
Kwik Trip, Inc.
"Class A" Beer & Liquor applying as a Corporation
Jensen Family Foods
"Class B" Beer & Liquor applying as a Limited Liability Company
The Benchmark
Justmann's Lanes, LLC
Silk, Juneau
The 1850's
Paul & Pam's Pub & Grub
"Class B" Beer & Liquor applying as a Corporation/Nonprofit Organization
Juneau American Legion
Entrees by Chef Chanse
Class "B" Beer applying as a Corporation/Nonprofit Organization (6 months)
Juneau Men's Slow Pitch League
Juneau Rock River League
Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to recommend to council the liquor licenses for the above mentioned establishments. Motion carried.
VIII. Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator
1.
Monthly Report : EMS Coordinator Sue Luedtke passed out the March monthly. There were 35 calls for March of this year compared to 38 calls in 2009. Chairman Chase asked how the scheduling is going. Sue stated that there are still some issues that need to be addressed. Effective May 1, 2010 the increase for non-transport, spinal immobilization and oxygen will become effective. Mayor Bosak asked how the by-laws were coming. Sue stated that Attorney Sciascia still has them and has not heard back from him. Mayor Bosak will speak with Attorney Sciascia and have the by-laws ready for the next meeting. Sue indicated that the one rig had a recall and that they are also replacing the brakes on the ambulances quite a bit.
IX. Report by Fire Chief
1. Monthly Report : Chief Ninmann was not present so EM Director Dave Beal was present for him. There were no calls for the month of March.
2. Firefighter Application : Dave Beal presented one application to the committee. Jeremy Schuster was a firefighter and had moved out of the city and has now moved back and would like to join again. Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to recommend to personnel the hire of the Jeremy Schuster as a firefighter. Motion carried.
3. Turnout/Equipment Purchase: Dave Beal stated that Curt Ninmann would like to purchase 4 sets of turnout gear (coats, pants, boots, vest, helmet). Cost would be $1,500 per set totaling $6,000. This money is in the fire department budget. Dave stated that the fire department was turned down for the 2009 grant. Would like to place $7,000 from the current grant into the equipment fund. Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to recommend to finance the purchase of the 4 sets of turnout gear totaling $6,000. Motion carried.
X. Report by Emergency Management Director
1. Monthly Report: EM Director Dave Beal stated that there were no calls. This week is tornado awareness and today there was a mock tornado drill. Did attend the Governor’s conference for emergency management. Did ask about funding for pagers and controllers for tornado sirens but the inter-operability grant only covers radios and the city is in need of pagers and the controllers for the tornado sirens.
XI. Old Business: There is no old business.
XII. New Business: There is no new business.
XIII. Public Safety Chairman Report: No report from the public safety chairman.
XIV. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: May 20, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
XV. Adjourn: Motion by B. Chase, second by J. Schuster to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine Firari
Administrative Assistant
Members present : Robert Affeld, Jason Buske, Daniel Schamberger, Mayor Ron Bosak
Members absent : None
Also present : Edward Oestreich, Curt Ninmann, Sue Ludtke, Dave Beal, Cathy Firari
Citizens present : None
Approve Agenda : Motion by J. Buske, second by D. Schamberger to approve the March 25, 2010 agenda. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes from February 18, 2010 : Motion by J. Buske, second by D. Schamberger to approve the February 18, 2010 minutes. Motion carried.
Citizens Wishing to Be Heard : Let the record show that there were no citizens present.
V. Report by Police Chief:
1. Monthly Report: Chief Oestreich passed out the February monthly report.
2. Animals in Public Safety Building: Upon investigation it was learned that the EMS had a presentation on how to muzzle animals and that was the reason for the dog hair in the public safety building.
3. EVOC Training: This is mandatory training for all officers and is held at WCTC in Pewaukee. Class dates are April 20, May 3 and May 10, 2010. Only two officers can go per class. Cost is $15 per person plus wages. Will take squad car to this training. Motion by R. Affeld, second by J. Buske to approve the EVOC training for all 6 officers and to pay for registration and wages. Motion carried.
4. Approve Additional Costs for Crossing Guards (Summer School Hours): Chief Oestreich brought it to the committee’s attention that Dodgeland will be having two sessions of summer school this year. First session will be June 21 to July 22 and the second session will be August 2 to August 19. The cost to pay the regular crossing guards is $988 for the first session however the second session was not budgeted and will cost an additional $625 for the 12 days. Chief Oestreich did speak with Dodgeland Superintendent Annette Thompson regarding this and the crossing guards were not thought about at the time this decision was made and he wanted the committee to be aware of this additional expense.
5. Crossing Guard Application: Robert Rist has applied as a fill-in crossing guard. Currently his wife is doing crossing guard down at the school. Motion by J. Buske, second by D. Schamberger to recommend to personnel to hire Robert Rist as a fill-in crossing guard. Motion carried.
6. Eliminate 1 st parking stall on the east side of S. Main Street @ E. Oak Street: Chief Oestreich stated that he was approached by concerned citizens about possibly removing the first parking stall on the east side of S. Main Street as there are sometimes a few accidents each year at this location. Accidents mainly consist of mirrors being taken off of vehicles from semis. There is also the problem that vehicles cannot always park close enough to the curb during the winter months as the snow is not always clear up to the curb. Mayor stated that there is a shortage already of parking stalls downtown. Chief Oestreich is to measure the distance from the corner to the end of the first stall and bring this back to the committee for the April agenda.
7. Police Officer Update: March 6, 2010; twenty-three people took the test at the community center. Interviews were conducted on the top 10 on March 17, 2010 by three surrounding police chiefs and it was narrowed down to two applicants. Chief Oestreich found out that one of the applicants has accepted another position and that the other applicant it was learned was let go while on probation. At this time Chief Oestreich wishes to cancel the interviews for the personnel committee and to place the hiring process on hold at this time.
VI. Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator:
1.
Monthly Report : EMS Coordinator Sue Ludtke passed out the monthly report. There were 31 calls for February compared to 35 calls last year at this time. Mayor Bosak asked how the by-laws were coming. Sue stated Attorney Sciascia is currently reviewing them and when she gets them back she will place copies in the committee’s mailboxes for their review prior to the public safety meeting.
2. Member Training : Wendy Jo Smedema would like to attend the Emergency Care & Trauma conference on July 23, 24, 25, 2010 at the Kalahari in the Wisconsin Dells and that she will be staying for two nights. City will pay for registration ($195.00 and that lunch is included with registration, lodging ($137 per night for two nights), and wages. Wendy Jo is waving mileage and all other meals.
Scott Lawrence & Sue Ludtke would like to attend the Wisconsin EMS Team
3. Building workshop on April 10, 2010 at the Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells at the cost of $25 per person making a total of $50. Sue has asked that wages and mileage be waved and that the meals are included in registration. Motion by J. Buske, second by D. Schamberger to send Wendy Jo Smedema to the Emergency Care & Trauma conference at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells per the above request. Motion carried. Motion by J. Buske, second by D. Schamberger to send Scott Lawrence and Sue Ludtke to the Team Building conference at the Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells and to pay for registration of $25 per person. Motion carried.
4. Rate Increases : Letters were sent to the townships and villages regarding the new increases in supplies as well as the contract for service that is required by the State of Wisconsin for the State EMS Funding program. All papers have been returned and signed by the townships and villages and the increase in prices will become effective on May 1, 2010. Motion by R. Affeld, second by J. Buske to recommend to council the increase in supplies: (Oxygen $40, Spinal Immobilization $100, On-scene care with no transportation to hospital $150.00) Motion carried.
5. Approve New Member : Sue received an application for a party who is already an EMT from Watertown. This person would work Mondays from 5:30 am to 6:30 pm as there is a shortage during the daytime hours and with summer coming some of the EMS moms do not run during the summer as they stay at home with their kids. This person has all his required shots and has been interviewed by the EMS officers. Would have to have drug test done through the city of Juneau. Motion by J. Buske, second by D. Schamberger to recommend to the personnel committee to hire the new EMS member. Chief Oestreich will do background check prior to the personnel meeting. Motion carried.
VII. Report by Fire Chief:
1.
Monthly Report : Fire Chief Ninmann passed out the February monthly. Four calls: E. Oak Grove for smell of gas; Beaver Dam for building fire; W. Oak Grove for cooking fire and Shady Lane for building fire.
2. Firefighter Applications : Two applications have been submitted with background checks done. Chief Ninmann would like a closed session with the personnel committee regarding one application. Motion by J. Buske, second by D. Schamberger to recommend to personnel the two firefighter applications. Motion carried.
3. Wisconsin State Fire Chief Association Registration : Dan Wegener and Curt Ninmann will be attending this conference on June 24, 25, 26, 2010 to include 3 nights lodging, wages, mileage and registration that will be held in LaCrosse. Motion by J. Buske, second by D. Schamberger to allow Dan Wegener and Curt Ninmann to attend the WSFCA conference and to pay for wages, lodging, meals, mileage. Motion carried.
4. Training Room: April 6, 2010 (Grant Seminar) : Curt has reserved the public safety building for April 6, 2010 for a grant writing seminar.
5. Wet-down, April 14, 2010 @ 7:00 P.M.: The new fire truck will be Christian on April 14, 2010. Curt has asked if all the public safety committee and council members could be present for this event.
VIII. Report by Emergency Management Directo:
1. Monthly Report: EM Director Dave Beal asks residents to be prepared for the upcoming tornado season and severe weather season. Check flashlights to make sure batteries work, portable radios, basements should be clean and accessible. Make sure that rain gutters are clear of debris and to put extensions on rain spouts to run water away from your homes. If you hear the tornado siren go a second or third time it is not always an “all clear” but that multiple tornado sightings have been sighted. Dave is looking to see if he can get a grant for a generator for at the Community Center as this is where an emergency shelter would be for disasters.
2. Transfer of Funds from sales of used equipment into the pager/radio account: Dave has sold a radio for $250 and has talked to Dennis Sheldon regarding putting this money into the pager/radio account. Committee agreed that this should be done and documented. Also the $1,000 from the utility would also be placed into the radio/pager fund. Motion by J. Buske, second by D. Schamberger to place the $250 in the pager/radio fund. Motion carried.
IX. Old Business: No old business.
X. New Business: Sue just wanted to remind the citizens that the EMS will have their fish/chicken fund raiser on Friday, April 2, 2010 at the Juneau Community Center to help raise money for new turnout gear. Curt informed Sue that he has not received any negative email for grant money regarding the turnout gear.
XI. Public Safety Chairman Report:
1,
Dates for Public Safety Meetings : Chairman Affeld stated that from now on the public safety meeting will be held on the Thursday before the regularly scheduled personnel meeting which is always the last Tuesday of the month. Mayor Bosak stated that the dates of all meeting could change when the new committee members are chosen.
XII. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: April 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
XIII. Adjourn: Motion by J. Buske, second by D. Schamberger to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine Firari
Administrative Assistant
Members present : Robert Affeld, Jason Buske, JoAnne Link, Mayor Ron Bosak
Members absent : None
Also present : Ed Oestreich, Sue Ludtke, Curt Ninmann, Dave Beal, Cathy Firari
I. Citizens present : None
II. Approve Agenda : Motion by J. Link, second by J. Buske to approve the February 18, 2010 agenda. Motion carried.
III. Approve Minutes from January 21, 2010 : Motion by J. Buske, second by J. Link to approve the January 21, 2010 minutes. Motion carried.
IV. Citizens Wishing to Be Heard : Let the record show that there were no citizens present.
V. Report by Police Chief:
1. Monthly Report: Chief Oestreich passed out the January monthly report. Chief Oestreich just wishes to remind the Fire & EMS, especially the EMS to make sure that the garage doors are down upon leaving the building. This has happened several times where the EMS garage doors have been open for over an hour with the heat on in the garage. January’s heat bill was up over $800. Just asked to inform members and to watch this more closely. Have received 163 applications for the police officer position and will look them over to see who is qualified as experience was required. Will do testing on March 6, 2010 at the Juneau Community Center and then will pick the top 10. Interviews will be done by two police chiefs from different departments along with a lieutenant. Chief Oestreich will keep the committee informed on the progress. Drug and psychiatric tests will have to be done on the person selected. Looking at possibly starting in May or June of this year.
2. Taser Training March 15-16, 2010 for Officer Matt Bublitz, pay for registration, wages: Chief Oestreich stated that the school was full when he went to registered Officer Bublitz last month and got him in the March class. Class is 8 hours online and 8 hours in the classroom. Location is in southern Wisconsin. Squad car will be taken so no mileage will be paid, only meal, wages and registration are to be paid. Motion by J. Link, second by J. Buske to send Officer Bublitz to taser training March 15-16, 2010 and to pay for registration, meal and wages. Motion carried.
VI. Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator:
1. Monthly Report: EMS Coordinator Luedke passed out January monthly. There were 33 calls, down 3 from January 2009. Mayor asked what “no record” meant. Sue stated that whoever entered the run did not indicate a chief complaint.
2. Discuss and Recommend Officers Pay: Chairman Affeld suggested that the officers pay be kept as it is. Sue also agreed. Affeld stated that if the EMS has a problem with this to bring it back to the committee for further discussion.
VII. Report by Fire Chief:
1. Monthly Report: Fire Chief Ninmann passed out January’s monthly. There were two calls for false alarms; one at Evergreen Manor and the other at the Dodgeland School where a child had pulled the alarm. Chief Ninmann brought up that when the public safety meeting was changed to a Thursday that the fire department has their monthly meeting the 3 rd Wednesday of the month and that there may be items that need to get on the agenda. Curt stated that if the items are not placed on the agenda then they would have to wait 30 days before the next meeting and then go to personnel and then to council. Chairman Affeld stated that the only items that can be placed on the agenda are “emergency” items within 24 hours before the meeting. Curt stated that he would stock pile items on his agenda and if nothing is brought back from the fire department then no action would be taken. Most of the time the item would be for applications for a firefighter.
2. Approve Hiring Wesley Jahnke as Firefighter: Background check has been completed by the police chief. Motion by J. Buske, second by J. Link to recommend to personnel to hire Wesley Jahnke as a firefighter. Motion carried.
VIII. Report by Emergency Management Director:
1. Monthly Report: EM Director Beal brought before the committee the current phone situation when the power goes out and that the way the fiber optic is ran to the public safety building we are always the building that has no phone service when there are problems. Dave stated that portable generators can be placed at the city garage or utility building, however this is just a short term fix and that something long term needs to be looked at. Suggestion was a battery backup system. J. Buske stated that the city is looking at changing the fiber optic at the public safety building.
2. Approve Flood Insurance Plan: No action taken, place on March agenda.
3. Update on Snow Emergency Policy (Amended 2/17/2010 @ 8:35 a.m.): EM Director Beal indicated that this was not a policy that it was just information regarding the snow emergency that the governor declared back in December. Dollar figures were submitted to the federal government and they did not feel that this was enough money to reimburse the state so no money was granted.
4. Approve Purchase of 6 Pagers (Amended 2/17/2010 @ 8:35 a.m.): Cost is $354 per pager making a total of $2,124.00. Motion by J. Buske, second by J. Link to recommend to council the purchase of 6 pagers at the cost of $354 each making a total of $2,124.00. Motion carried.
5. Approve Attendance at Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management in Appleton WI on March 31-April 1, 2010 to pay for Wages, Meals, Mileage & Lodging (Amended 2/17/2010 @ 8:35 a.m.): Registration is $175.00 which will include some meals, lodging is $70 for one night. Committee asked Chief Oestreich if this would be a problem, Chief stated that it will cause some overtime with Dave being gone but will do the best on the overtime. Motion by J. Buske, second by J. Link to send Dave Beal to the Governor’s Conference on March 31-April 1, 2010 to pay for registration ($175), meals, mileage and 1 night lodging ($70). Motion carried.
IX. Old Business: There was no old business.
X. New Business: There was no new business.
XI. Public Safety Chairman Report: Chairman Affeld received information regarding the classification of the fire department to go back to a “volunteer” status. Chief Ninmann stated that he talked to Dennis Sheldon as well as a tax advisor and that Juneau is considered a “volunteer” fire department even though they get paid. No further action taken.
XII. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: March 25, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
XIII. Adjourn: Motion by J. Link second by J. Buske to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine Firari
Administrative Assistant
Members present : Robert Affeld, Jason Buske, JoAnne Link, Mayor Ron Bosak
Members absent : None
Also present : Ed Oestreich, Sue Ludtke, Curt Ninmann, Dave Beal, Gina Steinke, Cathy Firari
Citizens present : None
I. Approve Agenda : Motion by J. Link, second by J. Buske to approve the January 21, 2010 agenda. Motion carried.
II. Approve Minutes from December 17, 2009 : Motion by J. Buske, second by J. Link to approve the December 17, 2009 minutes. Motion carried.
III. Citizens Wishing to Be Heard : Let it be noted that there were no citizens wishing to be heard.
V. Report by Police Chief:
1. Monthly Report: Chief Oestreich passed out the December monthly.
2. Yearly Report: The 2009 Yearly of all officers was passed out to the committee to view.
3. Taser Recertification for Matt Bublitz - Feb. 25-26, 2010. Officer Bublitz did become a taser instructor on his own and has trained all the officers for the police department. Would like to continue his education and he needs to be recertified. Training will be held at the Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee. Online training will be on Feb. 25th and classroom training will be on Feb. 26th in Pewaukee. Both are 8 hour classes. Registration is $195. Motion by J. Link, second by J. Buske to send Officer Matthew Bublitz to taser recertification training on Feb 25-26, 2010 and to pay for registration fee of $195, meals and wages. Motion carried.
4. Winter Parking Ordinance recommended from Public Works: Chief Oestreich stated that if there are any questions regarding any ordinances in the city that the committees should contact that department head and have that person attend their meeting to answer any questions instead of having to go back and forth without any contact made what-so-ever. According to the January 5, 2010 Public Works minutes under "Snow Removal" the Public Works committee would like to see the ordinance changed, possibly like Beaver Dam or Horicon "Winter Parking Rules" - that there be no parking when it snows 24-48 hours after? Other then that can park all year round. Minutes indicated that "WE" have received plenty of complaints of inconsistency of parking citations".
Chief Oestreich stated that both Beaver Dam and Horicon have the same ordinance as the City of Juneau and that they do enforce it at all times as they have 24/7 officers working. Waupun is the only community that indicates "if it should snow 2" or more then the winter parking is enforced". Chief Oestreich stated that there are only one or two nights when there is an officer out after 2 a.m. and that is why winter parking has not been enforced every night. Enforcement downtown is not done until 3 a.m. after the bars have closed. It was also mentioned that on December 1, 2009 when the winter parking became fully enforced that the police department issued 50 parking tickets which was incorrect and that there were only 21 parking tickets issued. Committee members should contact the department heads to get the correct information and this would elevate any further misinterpretations. Chairman Affeld stated that he would bring this information back to the Public Works Committee as he was not at the last Public Works meeting. Mayor Bosak stated that there was only one complaint. Motion by R. Affeld, second by J. Buske to leave the Winter Parking Ordinance as is. Motion carried.
5. Computer Purchase: Inter-Quest out of Beaver Dam provided a quote of $1,434.00. A quote from Dell was also obtained at the cost of $1,929 which is $500 more. There is $2,500 in the budget for a new computer. Motion by J. Buske, second by J. Link to approve the purchase of a new computer from Inter-Quest in the amount of $1,434. Motion carried.
6. Police Department write-off: Invoice #782 in the amount of $5.44 is requested to be written off as the party who requested a report is no where's to be found. Motion by J. Link, second by J. Buske to recommend to council to write off invoice #782 in the amount of $5.44 from the police department invoices. Motion carried.
7. Increase Bike Registration Fee Ordinance 10.12.010: The current registration fee is $3 for as long as you own the bike and has been this way for many years. Chief Oestreich requests to raise this to $5 and that it would go into effect May 1, 2010. Motion by Affeld, second by J. Link to recommend to council the increase for bike license fees to $5.00 effective May 1, 2010 under Ordinance 10.12.010. Motion carried.
VI. Report by Emergency Medical Coordinator
1. Monthly Report: Coordinator Luedke passed out the December 2009 monthly report. There were 29 calls in 2009 compared to 26 in 2008. Yearly report was also passed out, 393 calls in 2009 and 339 in 2008.
2. Discuss and Recommend Officers Pay: Chairman Affeld placed this item on the agenda. Coordinator Luedke explained that there has been in the past where an officer would receive their officer pay and then resign from the position and not complete their term and that the new person taking over receives no pay for that year. Officers are elected in January and take over office in February after approved by the common council. Officers are than paid in December. Chairman Affeld suggested that the officers receive their pay based upon the months they serve. Dave Beal indicated that he signed up as a volunteer firefighter years ago and that money was not the issue as it was to serve the community. Mayor Bosak indicated that EMS and Firefighters are no longer considered "Volunteer" as they are now paid employees. Motion by J. Buske, second by J. Link to table this item to the February agenda. Motion carried.
3. Election of EMS Officers: JoAnne Link asked how elections are handled. Sue indicated that in previous years the ballots were destroyed by being burned. Up until a couple of years ago the ballots had to be saved as apparently there were questions regarding the count. At that time there were two people counting ballots, how there are three very responsible people counting. It was suggested that a member of the public safety committee be in attendance when the counting of the ballots are done. It was also brought up that the number of votes for the individual running was not released as it was thought that it would make that person feel embarrassed. Sue indicated that this year's ballots were sealed and burned. Motion by R. Affeld, second by J. Link to recommend to council the 2010 EMS officers: Coordinator Sue Luedke, Assistant Coordinator Scott Lawrence, Secretary/Treasurer Wendy Jo Smedema and Training Officer Rita Zillmer. Link & Affeld-Yes, Buske-Abstain. Motion carried.
4. Standard Operating Procedures: Sue stated that the "Dress Code" is being addressed and that a committee is being formed through the EMS to develop a dress code
5. Clothing: Sue indicated that a lot of the orange EMS gear is old and torn. A fish fry and other fund raising events are being scheduled in the future to get new EMS clothing so that everyone has proper clothing for when they are on a call. Currently there is not enough orange EMS gear to go around and when a 2nd unit is called they are wearing the old fire department turn out gear for these calls.
6. EMS By Laws: Changes are being made for the election of officers; Coordinator and Secretary/Treasurer position will be elected on the odd years and Assistant Coordinator and Training Officer will be elected on even years.
VII. Report by Fire Chief
1. Monthly Report: Chief Ninmann passed out the December 2009 monthly report, only 1 fire call for a medical assist. Yearly report was also handed out, 45 call for 2009, 1/2 were in Juneau which included false alarms. Chief Ninmann did give Police Chief Oestreich an application for a potential firefighter at which time Chief Oestreich will conduct a background check on this person and return the application back to Chief Ninmann to place on the February agenda.
2. Training: There are two members that need to go to Firefighter 1 & 2 school. There is no cost for this training as the money if through a grant. There will be no mileage or wages being paid. Chief Ninmann did give to Chairman Affeld the training authorization to sign for these two people.
3. Election Results: Motion by J. Buske, second by J. Link to recommend to council the 2010 Fire Department elections for 2nd Lieutenant Howard Wondra; Safety Officer Kevin K. Schultz for a one year term; Secretary/Treasurer Kevin S. Schultz for a 2 year term and Trustee Nathan Zank for a 3 year term. Motion carried.
4. Computer Purchase/Upgrade: Chief Ninmann would like to get the laptop replaced as it is 10 years old. Ram is also needed for the computer in the Fire training room which would cost between $100-$200 to upgrade. Chief Ninmann did get a proposal from Inter-Quest for a HP ProBook 4510s Notebook in the amount of $850.48. Money for this purchase will come out of the equipment budget as there is $7,000 in this account. Motion by R. Affeld, second by J. Buske to purchase the notebook from Inter-Quest at the cost of $850.48. Motion carried.
VIII. Report by Emergency Management Director
1. Monthly Report: Emergency Management Director Dave Beal indicated that it was a quiet month.
2. Approve Flood Insurance Plan: Table for February meeting.
3. Radio Grant Purchase: Dave has received the cost for the radio purchase in the amount of $12,902.89 of which the city would pay $3,902.89 with the balance being covered under the grant. This grant would cover all of the mobile radios needed for the city. Motion by J. Link, second by J. Buske to participate in the radio grant. Motion carried.
IX. Old Business: No old business.
X. New Business: Mayor Bosak indicated that mailings were sent to all city employees, council and utility members for a social dinner on Saturday February 27, 2010 however the fire and EMS did not get invites but the Mayor wishes for these people to attend as well. This will be held at the community center and the cost is $12.50 per person. Deadline is February 22, 2010. Mayor also wishes that the Fire & EMS take updated pictures for the paper
XI. Public Safety Chairman Report: Chairman Affeld expressed his concern regarding the recent resignation of Officer Jason Erspamer and if there were problems that the public safety committee should have been made aware of them and that he had to read this from the council meeting. Chief Oestreich indicated that Officer Erspamer put in his resignation effective January 1, 2010 and that he was not fired.
XII. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting: February 18, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
XIII. Adjourn: Motion by J. Link, second by J. Buske to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes by:
Catherine Firari
Administrative Assistant