Minutes: Public Safety: January 2010

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville Police Department
10 W Church Street

MINUTES

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

Committee members present were Diane Roberts, Chair-Alderperson and Alderpersons Dennis Wessels and Barb Jacobson (arrived 6:02p.m.); City Administrator, Dan Wietecha; EMT Zachory Beaver and Coordinator Mary Beaver (arrived 6:30 p.m.); Citizens present: Dick Woulfe, Heather and Brian Halvensleben and Vladimir Vinarsky.

Motion to approve agenda as printed. Motion passed.

Motion to approve the December 2, 2009 regular meeting minutes as printed. Motion passed.

Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed -
Heather and Brian Halvensleben were present to discuss the snowmobile trail within city limits. Owner of private drive did not give permission for the trail use. Multiple pictures were presented showing trail use near house. Police Chief McElroy advised to call in snowmobilers who violate the trail and the department will attempt to respond to problems. Alderperson Jacobson advised that we need to look into the trail within the city limits.

Evansville Police Report –
Calls for service for December 2009 were 1227, up from 2008 of 831. License plate transactions were 57 in December with 875 for 2009. The Evansville Police Department has joined the ranks with the Janesville Police Department, Rock County Sheriff’s Department and other Rock County Law Enforcement agencies to promote the Crime Stoppers Program. Accreditation is still in the works.

Evansville Medical Service Report –
Coordinator Beaver stated that there were 348 runs for 2009, with 34 total runs in December and 1 run for 811. Mary attended the Senior Center for File of Life and Winter Safety. The 12 Lead Defibulator machines have been received. The State Plan will be updated along with training for usage.

Old Business –
Update on the Police Department Building Remodeling Project – Garage door now works. Antenna needs to be placed for better reception for portables. Department is having Internet problems.

Budget for the Police Department Remodeling Project - $4200 Budget Amendment, donations and rebates offset net increase $2,000 from original budgeted amount.


New Business -
Motion to approve Temporary “Class B” Wine License application for The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc for Evansville on February 6, 2010 for the Annual Chocolate Extravaganza at the Eager Economy Building, 5-9 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536. Motion passed.

Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council to approve replacing the double doors with one larger door and enlarging the opening to the EMS Garage. The door replacement would cost $5700 for the door only. Header and framing cost estimates are not in yet. A building permit is needed from the State. A budget amendment for $17,000 would be needed to replace the door. Motion to recommend to Common Council for a $17,000 budget amendment for the replacement of the door. Motion passed.

Discussion and possible motion to approve the sale of the squad car light bars to another police agency - The Delavan Police Department is interested in purchasing the light bars from Evansville Police Department. A proposal was submitted to Delavan and we are waiting for their response. Committee suggests to get the best price and use the money for purchasing equipment for the new squad. Motion to approve the sale of the squad car light bars. Motion passed.

Motion to recommend to Common Council to approve township contracts with the Evansville Emergency Medical Service. Motion passed.

Motion to recommend Officer Matthew Nankee to move from probationary status to permanent status. Motion passed.

Motion to approve the purchase of a laptop for Evansville Emergency Medical Service. Motion passed.

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. with the next meeting scheduled for February 3, 2010 at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. Motion passed.


Respectfully submitted,
Diane Roberts, Chairperson
These minutes are not official until approved by Public Safety at their next regular meeting