Minutes: Public Safety; April 7, 2010

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville Council Chambers
31 S Madison Street
Evansville WI 53536

MINUTES

1. Call to Order – Meeting was called to order at 6pm
2. Roll Call – Members present were: Alderperson/Chair Roberts, Alderpersons Wessels and Jacobson, Staff present were: Chief McElroy and EMT Zach Beaver, EMS Coodinator arrived later. There were a number of business representatives and citizens in attendance, also.
3. Approval of Agenda – Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to move agenda item 8a to appear under item 5, motion by Wessels, second by Jacobson to approve the agenda and amend to move 8a to appear under item 5. Motion passed.
4. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to approve the March 3, 2010 minutes as printed.
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed-
Kathy Comean, Partners in Prevention for Rock County, stated that the 10th and 12th grade alcohol use, the tobacco use and the marijuana use were all higher than the average for the county. She has asked that the city give their full support in addressing these issues. There is a meeting scheduled for Friday, April 9, 2010 at 9:30am at the Evansville Police Department to address problems. Teresa Doyle from the Evansville School District expressed that drug abuse is a community issue. The school districts, police department and Rock County all share information regarding these issues.

Tom Calley gave a presentation on the Discover Wisconsin kickoff that is in the planning stages for June 10th in the park from 5pm to 11pm. There will be fireworks, a beer tent, Discover Wisconsin preview and viewing old cartoons for the kids. Tom will be submitting a temporary bartender’s list for the function.

8. Old Business
A. Discussion and possible motion regarding the Snowmobile Trail within the City of Evansville city limits.

The Committee wants to see the gas station and hotel work with each other. There was no information pertaining to moving the route per seven years ago. Roberts stated that permission was not granted from the alley way for the snowmobiles. Alderperson Jacobson suggested that the neighbors need to get along. Chief McElroy stated that we are here to find a solution to the problem not to hash over the past.

Gene Heiman, owner of Geno’s Bar, suggested trails open with two inches of snow on ground with groomed trails. He recommended that we adopt Milton’s snowmobile policies. He stated that on Friday’s Geno’s would have 60 snowmobiles on average per day, Saturday and Sunday they would have 100 snowmobiles on average per day and Monday through Thursday they would have 25 snowmobiles on average per day. Mr. Heiman recommends snow fences by Oil Pros and the Halvensleben house. He also stated that ATVs will be using the same trail this summer.

Russell Jeske stated that property damage came from the east and was one of their neighbors. Ms. Halvensleben stated she has pictures and that two people were cited for trespassing. She stated that noise is a huge issue and is concerned about it. Don Meggers said snowmobiles traveled through his property without any complaints. Steve Deming was aware of the snowmobile trail to the bar and agreed that runagade snowmobiles run through his property also.

Roger Berg questioned whether the trail could be rerouted to avoid the residential areas. Roberts suggested access to Landmark, McDonald’s and the Hotel, then back to Hwy 14-Territorial to M to Geno’s. Lee Dammen suggested that they move trail to keep off the sidewalk and onto the grass and marking the trail better. John Morning stated the Economic Committee targets were to increase snowmobiles-ATVs to our community. His recommendation is to get all parties involved and come up with a solution. Mr. Vladamir agrees. Roberts suggested that the committee allow them the opportunity to work out a solution and keep the board updated. John Morning will be in charge of organizing this.

6. Evansville Police Report –
In March there were 1348 calls for service compared to 962 in March of 2009. There were 87 license plate transactions. The Bike Rodeo is scheduled for June 12 from 8:30am to approximately noon. There have been $1,875 in donations with a $1,000 grant available. The card system requires updating in 2011. It would be approximately $5,000-$7,000 to replace.

7. Evansville Medical Service Report –
EMS has 33 runs in March with one for 811. EMS will be participating in the Week of the Young Child parade and Open House. EMS is working hard to get the Bike Rodeo together for June 12. EMS week is May 16-22, 2010.

9. New Business
A. Provisional license application for Sarah Frank came to committee for final approval. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to approve the provisional license for Sarah M. Frank. Committee would like the Operator’s license to come back to the next meeting.
B. Motion by Jacobson, second by Wessels, to table approval of the operator’s license for Donna Nipple to get more information regarding correct license issued.
C. Al Sarbacher talked about the Co-ed Softball program. Motion by Wessels, second by Jacobson, to approve the park beer permits for the Co-ed Softball league. Motion passed.
D. Chief stated using summer coop students will expand customer service. There will be 25 hours a week for Coop Student, Rachel Marx, starting at 4pm to 9:30 p.m. Matt will be working days from 7:30am to 4pm. The expanded customer service hours will be from May through August. Chief states there is money in the budget for 2010 for the expanded hours. Motion by Wessels, second by Jacobson, to approve using the summer coop students for the hours stated from May through August. Motion passed.
E. Committee members were in agreement with Ordinance 2010-06 regarding weight limits for East Main Street Bridge.
F. There was discussion regarding placing stop signs at the corner of West Main Street and First Street. Committee would like a motion for next month regarding; 1) snow visibility for North First Street, and 2) Visibility for cars parked in front of Library-compact car parking in front of Library, 3 stalls.

10. Motion by Wessels, second by Jacobson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. The next meeting will be May 5, 2010.

Respectfully submitted,



Diane Roberts, Alderperson/Chair

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