Minutes: Public Safety: June 4, 2008

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday June 4th, 2008
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street

MINUTES

1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. Roll Call—Members present: Chairperson Roberts, Alderpersons Sornson and Wessels, Mary
Beaver, EMS Coordinator, Scott McElroy, Police Chief, and Sandy Decker, Mayor. Others present: Sarah Groll, Linda Church, Tom Calley, and Greg Ardission.

3. Citizen Appearances other than agenda items—None

Agenda items 8(d) and 8(e) moved to appear after item 3.

8. New Business (items d & e only) –
d. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wessels to recommend approval of the Temporary
(Picnic) Class “B” Beer Retailer’s License Application for Evansville Community
Partnership, Thomas Calley, Secretary, 8 W Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536 for the
July 4th Festivities. Motion passed.

e. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wessels to recommend approval of the Temporary Operator
Licenses for the Evansville Community Partnership July 4th Festivities per attached listing. Motion passed.
4. Evansville Police Report—Chief McElroy stated that there were 1106 call for service, an increase
of 305 from last year. There were 108 vehicle license transactions in May 2008. Christian
Bennett is in training as a full time officer; and Ben Reimer is training as a part time officer.

5. Evansville Medical Service Report—Mary Beaver, EMS Coordinator stated that there were 31
runs in May and 163 runs to date. License renewals for EMT’s and the Provider License for the
City are complete.

6. Old Business –
a. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wessels, to approve Sarah Groll’s Operator License. Motion
passed.

8. New Business –
a. Motion by Wessels to approve a request for a stop sign on Badger and/or Evans Drive near the roundabout. Motion failed for lack of a second.

b. Motion by Wessels to approve a Slow Children at Play sign near the residence of 474 East Main Street. Motion failed for lack of a second.

c. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Sornson to approve Pete’s Inn request for their annual Anniversary Party and 3rd Annual Chamber Event August 2nd through August 8th. Motion passed.

d. (Agenda item moved to appear after item 3)

e. (Agenda item moved to appear after item 3)

f. The committee chairperson requested the Police Chief, Scott McElroy, to take a moment to remind all establishments that our police department personnel are required to perform a walk-through as a condition of renewing Alcohol Beverage Licenses and it would be appreciated if the businesses would cooperate with this in the future before continuing with the meeting.
1. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wessels to approve the Class “B” Beer/ “Class B” Liquor License for Pete’s Inn Inc., Linda A. Church, Agent d/b/a Pete’s Inn Inc. Motion carried.

2. (Amended agenda item to move after f 4) Motion by Wessels, second by Sornson, to amend the agenda and move #2 agenda item Outlaw, Inc., Craig A. Walmer, Agent, d/b/a Evansville Bowl, from original motion to appear after f 4. Amendment passed.

3. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wessels to approve the Class “B” Beer/ “Class B” Liquor License for Romano’s Pizza, Francesco Romano, Agent, d/b/a Romano’s Pizza. Motion carried.

4. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wessels to approve the Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor License for Veterans Memorial Post 6905, Gordon Ringhand, Agent, d/b/a VFW Memorial Post #6905. Motion passed.

5. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson, to recommend license renewal for Outlaw Inc, Craig A. Walmer, Agent, with a letter of follow-up regarding the Wisconsin Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco laws for Retailers for failing to properly follow guidelines enclosed. Motion carried.

g. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wessels to approve the Class “B” Beer/ “Class B” Liquor
License for The Night Owl Food & Spirits Inc., Gregory P Ardisson, Agent, d/b/a The Night Owl Food & Spirits Inc. contingent upon passing the City Building Inspector’s reinspection by June 30, 3008. Motion passed.

h. Motion to recommend to Council approval of Alcohol Beverage License Applications for a Class “A” Beer/”Class A” Liquor License for:

1. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson to approve the Class “A” Beer/”Class A” Liquor License for Kopecky’s Worldwide Foods Inc., James D Kopecky, Agent, d/b/a Kopecky’s Piggly Wiggly. Motion passed.

2. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson to approve the Class “A” Beer/”Class A” Liquor License for Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go Inc. , Bradley N Goodspeed, Agent, and Sheryl A, d/b/a Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go Inc. Motion passed.

3. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson to approve the Class “A” Beer/”Class A” Liquor License for Francois Oil Co Inc., Steven J Merry, Agent , d/b/a The Grove Quik Mart. Motion passed.

i. Motion to recommend to Council approval of Alcohol Beverage License Applications for a Class “A” Beer License for:

1. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson to approve the Class “A” Beer License for Madison Street Express Inc., Parminder K. Sekhon, Agent, d/b/a All “N One. Motion passed.

2. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson to approve the Class “A” Beer License for Landmark Services Cooperative, Wayne Prisk, Agent, d/b/a Cenex Convenience Store of Evansville. Motion passed.

j. Motion to recommend to Council approval of Alcohol Beverage License Application for
a “Class C” Wine License for:

1. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sornson to approve the “Class C” Wine License for Real Coffee LLC., Susan B Finque, Agent , d/b/a Real Coffee LLC. Motion passed.

k. Motion by Roberts, second by Wessels, to move agenda item k (4) from the list of operator’s requesting approval for discussion. Motion passed. (Agenda item #4 of list moved to appear after k 19)

Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wessels, to approve the request for an operator license for agenda item 1-3 and 5-19 for Thomas J. Calley, Kyle R, Schulz, Michael J. Ash, Brenda L. Poteat, Ramona T. Clark-Spatola, Nicole M. Huff, Susanne L. Kuhl-Tucker, Tina M. Vogt, Jennie Lee Tsaralunge, Penny J. Faulkner, Gloria J. Moyer, Joan M. McCaslin, Deanna M. Elmer, Candace L. Andrews, Caterina Romano, Jessica A. Frank, Mary A. Bailey, and LeAnn M. Alf. Motion passed.

Motion by Roberts, second by Wessels, to approve the request for an operator’s license for Peter J. Wojciechowski. Motion failed.

10. Next meeting date is July 2nd, 2008 at 6:00 pm. Motion by Wessels, seconded by Sornson to adjourn at 7:07 p.m. Motion Passed.

Submitted by Diane Roberts, Chairperson

There Minutes are not official until approved by Public Safety at their next regular meeting