Minutes: Public Safety; 9/2/2009

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street

MINUTES

1. Call to Order – meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Roll Call – Present: Alderpersons Diane Roberts, Chair, Dennis Wessels, and Barb Jacobson. Staff present: Police Chief Scott McElroy, and EMS Coordinator Mary Beaver. Others present: W. Pavlok, Lori Allen and Tom Calley, ECP, and W. Shannon.
3. Approval of Agenda – Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels to approve the agenda as printed.
4. Motion by Wessels, second by Jacobson to approve the August 5, 2009 regular meeting minutes as printed.
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed – W Pavlok, 613 Hillside Court had concerns and questions regarding the live music at the Pieper Residence.
6. Evansville Police Report – Chief McElroy reported that there were 911 calls for service in August, with 76 license plate transfers. The Accreditation program is still in progress, and EVOC training for all officers will continue through the end of the year.
7. Evansville Medical Service Report – Coordinator Beaver reported that there were 242 runs to date, with 31 in the month of August. The EMS will receive an award for community recognition at the September 10 “Just Desserts” Event. Recruitment is an ongoing task with one student enrolled in class this fall. Training is ongoing for licensing in 2010. The EMS will participate in a lake rescue with Albany and Evansville Fire Departments on September 14.
8. Old Business -
A. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to table to recommend to Common Council adoption of Wisconsin State Statute regarding the Operation of ATVs within the City limits until the October meeting pending further information. Sponsored by
B. The Police Department Building Remodel is progressing with the floors and ceiling being installed and the trim and cabinets to follow next.
9. New Business -
A. Motion by Roberts, second by Wessels, to approve the Provisional License Application for Erika Schulthess. Based on information in #3 of the application and the record check, the motion failed.
B. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to approve the Operator License Applications for LaCinda Lyons, Jeffery Benzine and Natalie Utech. Motion passed on a roll call vote.
C. The public hearing opened at 6:55 p.m. regarding the Street Use License for the Harvest Windmill Festival October 2-4, 2009.

Alderman Wessels asked that parking be limited to one side of the street on Franklin and Jackson and that detour signs be posted.

Tom Calley representing Evansville Community Partnership, spoke about the safety of vendors and pedestrians regarding the street closure.

The Public Hearing was closed at 6:37 p.m.

D. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to approve the Street Use License for the Harvest Windmill Festival on October 2-4, 2009 with the stipulation that parking would be on one side of Franklin and Jackson Streets with a detour route for traffic, and signage for closure to begin October 2 at noon and end on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 7 p.m. Motion passed.
E. Motion by Roberts, second by Wessels, to approve the Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s Picnic License Application and Temporary Bartender’s List for Evansville Community Partnership for the Harvest Windmill Festival on October 2 through October 4, 2009. Motion passed.
F. Motion by Roberts, second by Wessels, to approve the EMS Policy to set non-transport/standby fees. Motion passed.
G. There was discussion of 2010 Budget by all present.

10. Motion by Wessels, second by Jacobson, to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted,
Diane Roberts, Chairperson


These minutes are not official until approved by Public Safety at their next regular meeting