Public Safety Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · June 19, 2017
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Public Safety Committee
Monday, June 19, 2017 5:30 PM Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 4- Howe, Czekala, Novak and Lotz
Absent: 1- Soeldner
3. Public Comment
No Public Comment
4. Approval of Minutes and Monthly Reports
17-0590 Public Safety Minutes 05-22-17
Attachments: Public Safety Minutes 05-22-17
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Lotz, that these Minutes be accepted and placed
on file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Howe, Czekala, Novak and Lotz
17-0609 Fire Department 2016 Annual Report
Attachments: 2016 MFRD Annual Report
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Lotz, that this Report be accepted and placed on
file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Howe, Czekala, Novak and Lotz
17-0610 Fire Department May 2017 Monthly Report
Attachments: Fire Department May 2017 Monthly Report
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Lotz, that this Report be accepted and placed on
file. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 4- Howe, Czekala, Novak and Lotz
17-0614 Fire Department May 2017 Division of Life Safety Report.
Attachments: Fire Department May 2017 Division of Life Safety Report
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Lotz, that this Report be accepted and placed on
file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Howe, Czekala, Novak and Lotz
17-0612 Police Department 2016 Annual Report
Attachments: 2016 MTPD Annual Report
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Lotz, that this Report be accepted and placed on
file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Howe, Czekala, Novak and Lotz
17-0611 Police Department May 2017 Monthly Report
Attachments: Police Department Monthly Report - May 2017
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Lotz, that this Report be accepted and placed on
file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Howe, Czekala, Novak and Lotz
5. New Business
17-0591 Crime Prevention Committee amended bylaws.
Attachments: 2017 Crime Prevention Committe Bylaws
Police Chief Nick Reimer explains there are currently four voting Officers
for the Crime Prevention Committee which can be difficult for a majority
vote. The amended bylaws add the Crime Prevention Sergeant as a voting
Officer. Chief Reimer stated majority of the changes have been made to
clean up the bylaws.
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Novak, that this Action Item be approved and
referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Howe, Czekala, Novak and Lotz
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17-0592 Communication regarding 4002 and 4004 Ray Street.
Citizen Oran Kaminski was present at the meeting to discuss his concerns
with 4002 and 4004 Ray Street. Police Chief Nick Reimer explained what it
takes for a property to be deemed a nuisance property. Unfortunately at
this time these addresses do not meet the criteria for a nuisance property.
Moved by Novak, seconded by Czekala, that this Communication be placed on
file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Howe, Czekala, Novak and Lotz
Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a closed session during
the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of considering financial, medical,
social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of
specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where
par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect
upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems
or investigations.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
17-0606 Lifequest hardship request. Call # 182A-16-4277, 182A-16-4179,
182A-16-4043, and 182A-16-0429.
Alderperson Howe read the Notice to go into closed session. Moved by Czelala, second by Lotz, to
convene in closed session. The motion carried on roll call vote by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Howe,
Czekala, Novak and Lotz. Nay: None.
6. Convene Into Closed Session
17-0606 Lifequest hardship request. Call # 182A-16-4277, 182A-16-4179,
182A-16-4043, and 182A-16-0429.
Moved by Novak, seconded by Lotz, that this Request be denied and referred to
Council with a recommendation to setup a payment plan with the City. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Howe, Czekala, Novak and Lotz
Public Safety Committee deliberated in closed session. (Redacted - - Closed Session)
Moved by Novak, second by Lotz, to reconvene in Open Session. Motion carried by the following
vote: Aye: 4 - Howe, Czekala, Novak and Lotz. Nays: None.
7. Reconvene Into Open Session
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8. Adjournment
A motion was made by Alderperson Jeremiah Novak, seconded by Alderperson
Todd Lotz, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:04 p.m. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 4- Howe, Czekala, Novak and Lotz
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Public Safety Committee
Monday, June 19, 2017 5:30 PM Council Chambers
Pursuant to Section 19.84(2) and (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby
given to the public, to the Herald-Times-Reporter, the official newspaper of
Manitowoc, and to those news media who have filed a written request for this
notice that a meeting of the above-referenced will be held at the date, time and
location listed above.
Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Common Council of the City of
Manitowoc may be present at this meeting to gather information about the
subject matter over which they have decision making responsibility.
The above governmental body will meet to discuss and possibly take action on
the agenda items set forth below.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment
4. Approval of Minutes and Monthly Reports
17-0590 Public Safety Minutes 05-22-17
Attachments: Public Safety Minutes 05-22-17
17-0609 Fire Department 2016 Annual Report
Attachments: 2016 MFRD Annual Report
17-0610 Fire Department May 2017 Monthly Report
Attachments: Fire Department May 2017 Monthly Report
17-0614 Fire Department May 2017 Division of Life Safety Report.
Attachments: Fire Department May 2017 Division of Life Safety Report
17-0612 Police Department 2016 Annual Report
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Attachments: 2016 MTPD Annual Report
17-0611 Police Department May 2017 Monthly Report
Attachments: Police Department Monthly Report - May 2017
5. New Business
17-0591 Crime Prevention Committee amended bylaws.
Attachments: 2017 Crime Prevention Committe Bylaws
17-0592 Communication regarding 4002 and 4004 Ray Street.
6. Convene Into Closed Session
Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a
closed session during the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(f) of the
Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the governmental body to convene in
closed session for the purpose of considering financial, medical, social or
personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary
consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges
against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in
public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation
of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems
or investigations.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
17-0606 Lifequest hardship request. Call # 182A-16-4277, 182A-16-4179,
182A-16-4043, and 182A-16-0429.
7. Reconvene Into Open Session
17-0606 Lifequest hardship request. Call # 182A-16-4277, 182A-16-4179,
182A-16-4043, and 182A-16-0429.
8. Adjournment
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