PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street
MINUTES
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Wessels at 6:12 p.m.
2. Chair/Alderperson Wessels conducted roll call. The following persons were present: Alderperson Fuchs, Alderperson Jacobson absent, Police Chief Scott McElroy, and EMS Coordinator Mary Beaver. Citizens present: Brian Halvensleben, Josh Wiser, Marie Messinger, Kasa and Jasen Riley and Dave VanDenHaegen, Executive Director Creekside Place Inc.
3. Motion by Wessels, second by Fuchs, to approve the agenda as printed. Motion passed.
4. Motion by Fuchs, second by Wessels, to approve the January 5, 2011 regular meeting minutes as printed
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed – Marie Messinger and Josh Wiser were there representing the Farmers Market. They would like to close city streets for a half block from the Corner of Maple to Church Street Saturday mornings beginning April 30. They have permission from Helgesen and Bakers. Dave VanDenHaegen representing Creekside Place gave permission for the Farmer’s Market to use the facility and parking in the parking lot. Committee requested this be put on next month’s agenda along with a public hearing.
6. Old Business
There was discussion regarding the snowmobile trail within the City of Evansville-Chief McElroy outlined a trail that the DNR had proposed. The trail would go on County M to Geno’s Bar and back to County M and 14 back to the trail. A second option was also presented. Chief McElroy will contact the snowmobile club.
Discussion to create an ATV ordinance-Chief McElroy handed out a packet covering ATV Snow use. Alderperson Wessels and Fuchs sponsor recommending city adopting the ordinance
7. New Business
a. Motion by Wessels, second by Fuchs to approve Operator’s License Application for Cathy M Disch. Motion passed.
b. Motion by Wessels, second by Fuchs, to approve an Ambulance bill reduction request. Motion denied.
c. Motion by Wessels, second by Fuchs, to approve the Secondhand Article Dealer license application for Kasa M. Riley, DBA K & J Thrift, 801 Brown School Road, Evansville WI 53536. Motion passed.
8. Evansville Police Report-
There were 1,357 calls for service in the month of January and 1,158 in the month of February, 2011. License plate transactions were 54 for January and 64 for February, 2011. Both garage door openers failed this past month and required replacing. Also, the computer that was being used for TRACS failed beyond repair, and has yet to be replaced.
EPD is working with Tammy Pence, Alzheimer’s Support Center in Rock County on hosting training seminar regarding Alzheimer’s, elder abuse, etc. The training is tentatively set for March 30, 2011 at the Evansville High School. EPD staff will be seeking Intoximeter certification through January/February. Staff has completed a second DNR training session January 28, 2011 and Lieutenant Koehler attended Problem Employee training February 16, 2011. Brian Bennet has been appointed as a part-time officer and is in training with Officer Wirth. Officer Schmidt is now a second officer. Accreditation is continuing, with our first visit to accreditation in the summer of 2012. All full-time officer evaluations have been completed for 2010. The County Highway A tower was struck by lightning and is now repaired improving our reception.
EPD and Partners in Prevention have raised $1,100 in implementing the collection point for unused, unwanted, expired, etc. prescription medicines. A box, decals and sign have been ordered. EPD now a DNR licensing agent for snowmobiles, boats, hunting and fishing licenses, etc. have been issuing decals for snowmobiles. Officers Nankee, Jones, Job and Reese and Police Secretary Jill Puckett raised in excess of $1500 for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics.
“Behind the Badge” articles were: Services offered by EPD for the DNR and DMV; and Capital Duty for the demonstrations related to the Governor’s Budget Repair Bill in Madison.
EPD is to be receiving reimbursement for mileage and wages for the Mutual Aid at the Capital.
EMS Coordinator Beaver explained the change in the Narrow Banding conversion plan. The plan is to convert in 2011, not 2013. We have a grant pending to match for three portable radios in the amount of $1,000 (15% of S6,000). Radios will cost approximately $330 each and are a better radio than originally budgeted. We also budgeted $5,586 for two vehicle, 1 base and two portable radios that will perform just fine.
9. Evansville Medical Service Report –
EMS had 79 calls for service to date for 2011. The ambulance was on standby at the High School for the WIAA Sectional Wrestling Meet. Coordinator Beaver will be attending the Partners in Prevention seminar on March 7th as a greeter and point of reference for any questions that attendees may have. After attending the meeting for the radio upgrades, we have been advised that the timeline for the radios will have to be in place and operating at the beginning of 2012. We are working on bids and pricing for the 2012 capital projects.
10. Motion by Fuchs, second by Wessels to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Wessels, Chairperson
These minutes are not official until approved by Public Safety at their next regular meeting.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Minutes; Plannning Commission: February 2011
City of Evansville Plan Commission
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 7, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall (Third Floor), 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI
MINUTES
1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Mayor Sandy Decker.
2. Roll Call. Members present: Mason Braunschweig, Sandy Decker, Matt Eaton, Carol Endres, John Gishnock, and Diane Roberts (arrived late). Bill Hammann was absent. Others present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha, City Planner John Stockham, Jim Brooks, Roger Berg, Dave Pestor, Kim Gruebling, and Eric Larsen.
3. Approval of agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Endres, to approve the agenda. Motion approved 5-0.
4. Approval of minutes.
A. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Eaton, to waive the reading of the minutes from December 6, 2010 regular meeting and approve them as printed. Motion approved 5-0.
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed. None
6. New Business.
A. Preliminary Land Division – Park Place Townhomes, Porter Road. Stockham reviewed the application with the Commission. The proposed certified survey map would replace 8 condominium units previously approved with 2 duplex lots (4 units). Decker opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. There were no public comments. Decker closed the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Endres to recommend to Common Council approval of the preliminary land division application to create two duplex lots in the undeveloped portion of Park Place Townhomes. Motion approved 5-0.
7. Old Business.
A. Rock County PACE Program. Decker stated the Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements program was approved by the Rock County Board last month. The Common Council will consider approval of a resolution in support of the first application under the program which is in the Town of Union.
B. Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Stockham explained that there is a lengthy notification process including a public hearing required at both the Plan Commission and Common Council levels. He pointed out a change to the long term growth boundary, that being land added to the southwest corner of the city. He reviewed the different land use classifications, peripheral growth areas, transportation plan, sanitary sewer plan and water utility plan. He noted that there is a minor overlap of approximately 40 acres of land that is within the PACE program area and the city’s long term growth area.
The Plan Commission public hearing will be scheduled for April 4, 2011.
8. Report on other permitting activity by City Planner. Stockham stated things have been very quiet. (Diane Roberts arrived at this time).
9. Report on the Unified Land Development Code Committee. Stockham stated they will be working on amendments to the sign ordinance to allow signage on the ball field fencing and also land division policies in the ETJ.
10. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission. None
11. Report of the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee. Jim Brooks stated that they last met in December, have another meeting scheduled for February 16th and are looking to the Plan Commission and Common Council for direction. Eric Larsen added that communications between the city and the town need to remain open. Kim Gruebling asked questions on a couple of items that led to discussion on the number of existing vacant lots within the city, the projected population and size of the growth area, and how lift stations are paid for.
12. Report on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations. None
13. Report on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters. None
14. Enforcement Report. None
15. Next regular meeting date. Tuesday, March 1, 2011
16. Adjournment. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Motion approved 6-0.
Prepared by Judy Walton, City Clerk
The minutes are not official until approved by the Plan Commission at their next regular meeting.
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 7, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall (Third Floor), 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI
MINUTES
1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Mayor Sandy Decker.
2. Roll Call. Members present: Mason Braunschweig, Sandy Decker, Matt Eaton, Carol Endres, John Gishnock, and Diane Roberts (arrived late). Bill Hammann was absent. Others present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha, City Planner John Stockham, Jim Brooks, Roger Berg, Dave Pestor, Kim Gruebling, and Eric Larsen.
3. Approval of agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Endres, to approve the agenda. Motion approved 5-0.
4. Approval of minutes.
A. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Eaton, to waive the reading of the minutes from December 6, 2010 regular meeting and approve them as printed. Motion approved 5-0.
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed. None
6. New Business.
A. Preliminary Land Division – Park Place Townhomes, Porter Road. Stockham reviewed the application with the Commission. The proposed certified survey map would replace 8 condominium units previously approved with 2 duplex lots (4 units). Decker opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. There were no public comments. Decker closed the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Endres to recommend to Common Council approval of the preliminary land division application to create two duplex lots in the undeveloped portion of Park Place Townhomes. Motion approved 5-0.
7. Old Business.
A. Rock County PACE Program. Decker stated the Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements program was approved by the Rock County Board last month. The Common Council will consider approval of a resolution in support of the first application under the program which is in the Town of Union.
B. Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Stockham explained that there is a lengthy notification process including a public hearing required at both the Plan Commission and Common Council levels. He pointed out a change to the long term growth boundary, that being land added to the southwest corner of the city. He reviewed the different land use classifications, peripheral growth areas, transportation plan, sanitary sewer plan and water utility plan. He noted that there is a minor overlap of approximately 40 acres of land that is within the PACE program area and the city’s long term growth area.
The Plan Commission public hearing will be scheduled for April 4, 2011.
8. Report on other permitting activity by City Planner. Stockham stated things have been very quiet. (Diane Roberts arrived at this time).
9. Report on the Unified Land Development Code Committee. Stockham stated they will be working on amendments to the sign ordinance to allow signage on the ball field fencing and also land division policies in the ETJ.
10. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission. None
11. Report of the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee. Jim Brooks stated that they last met in December, have another meeting scheduled for February 16th and are looking to the Plan Commission and Common Council for direction. Eric Larsen added that communications between the city and the town need to remain open. Kim Gruebling asked questions on a couple of items that led to discussion on the number of existing vacant lots within the city, the projected population and size of the growth area, and how lift stations are paid for.
12. Report on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations. None
13. Report on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters. None
14. Enforcement Report. None
15. Next regular meeting date. Tuesday, March 1, 2011
16. Adjournment. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Motion approved 6-0.
Prepared by Judy Walton, City Clerk
The minutes are not official until approved by the Plan Commission at their next regular meeting.
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