Public Safety Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · February 8, 2021
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Public Safety Committee
Monday, February 8, 2021 5:30 PM Council Chambers. Meeting also available via Remote
Conferencing
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 5- Czekala, Novak, Vanderkin, McMeans and Bailey
3. Public Comment
Alder McMeans declared the meeting open for public comment. In
accordance with policy, the public comment portion of the meeting is not
made part of the official record.
4. Consent Agenda
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an
item for discussion.
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: None.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Vanderkin, to accept the Consent Agenda Items
and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Novak, Vanderkin, McMeans and Bailey
21-0123 January 2021 Public Safety Minutes
Attachments: 01-11-2021 PS Minutes.pdf
21-0124 January 2021 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: January 2021 Police Department Monthly Report.pdf
21-0125 January 2021 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report.
Attachments: January 2021 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report.pdf
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21-0126 January 2021 Division of Life Safety Monthly Report
Attachments: 01-2021 BI Summary Report.pdf
21-0127 January 2021 Blight Update
Attachments: Raze Update 02-2021.pdf
21-0128 January 2021 Blight Expense Report
Attachments: Copy of 01-2021 Blight Program Funds.pdf
5. Discussion and Action Items
21-0135 Request for reconfiguration of intersection of Cleveland Ave. and Maritime
Dr.
Attachments: Fw_ information request
RE_ Cleveland Ave intersection
Proposed Reconstruction Work at Cleveland Ave. Maritime Dr
Aerial Photo of Cleveland Ave. Maritime Dr_
Aerial Photo of Cleveland Ave. Maritime Dr. with Sewers
Cleveland Ave. Maritime Dr. Intersection Reconstruction to Remove
Existing Right Turn Lane
2006 Traffic Count for Cleveland Ave. Maritime Dr_.pdf
Alder Czekala made a motion to approve reconfiguration not to exceed
$100,000.00 from the 2022 budget.
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Vanderkin, that this Action Item be approved
and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Novak, Vanderkin, McMeans and Bailey
20-1203 Ordinance to regulate outdoor lighting.
Attachments: Outdoor lighting memo.pdf
Ord to Create 18.040 Outdoor Lighting 2nd Version.pdf
Ord to Create 18.pdf
Assistant City Attorney Majerus explained this ordinance was brought
forward to committee back in December of 2020 where committee
approved it but then it was not taken up by Council. A that time there were
concerns regarding holiday lighting. Holiday lighting has since been added
and defined in the ordinance.
Moved by Novak, seconded by Czekala, that this Ordinance be approved and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Czekala, Novak, Vanderkin, McMeans and Bailey
21-0129 Request to backfill Assistant Chief of Fire Rescue.
Attachments: Asst. Chief - BI back fill request.pdf
Assistant Chief of Fire Rescue 10044 TRACK CHANGES.PDF
Assistant Chief of Fire Rescue 10044 FINAL.PDF
Moved by Novak, seconded by Czekala, that this Request be approved and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Novak, Vanderkin, McMeans and Bailey
21-0130 Request to backfill Building Inspector.
Attachments: Asst. Chief - BI back fill request.pdf
Building Inspector 10035.pdf
Moved by Novak, seconded by Czekala, that this Request be approved and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Novak, Vanderkin, McMeans and Bailey
6. Convene in Closed Session
A motion was made by Steven Czekala, seconded by Brett Vanderkin, to
convene in closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Novak, Vanderkin, McMeans and Bailey
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:
21-0131 LifeQuest hardship request, call 182A-20-3581.
(Closed session portion of the Minutes has been redacted.)
7. Reconvene in Open Session
A motion was made by Jeremiah Novak, seconded by Steven Czekala, to
reconvene in open session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Novak, Vanderkin, McMeans and Bailey
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21-0131 LifeQuest hardship request, call 182A-20-3581.
A motion was made by Alder Czekala for a payment plan to be setup.
Moved by Czekala, seconded by Bailey, that this Request be approved and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Novak, Vanderkin, McMeans and Bailey
8. Adjournment
A motion was made by Steven Czekala, seconded by Brett Vanderkin, that this
meeting be adjourned at 6:05 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Czekala, Novak, Vanderkin, McMeans and Bailey
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Public Safety Committee
Monday, February 8, 2021 5:30 PM Council Chambers. Meeting also available via
Remote Conferencing
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.
This meeting will be held in Council Chambers and is also being conducted via Zoom
remote conferencing. Members of the public may call to listen in at 888 475 4499 US
Toll-free, Meeting ID: 884 7940 2529, Password: 937403.
Those wishing to make public comment should email anoworatzky@manitowoc.org
or call 686-6559 with their comment no later than 3:00 p.m. Central the day of the
meeting.
Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Common Council of the City of
Manitowoc, or a standing committee of that body, 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. Consent Agenda
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an
item for discussion.
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Any Committee Member may request removal of any item from the Consent Agenda, and such
item shall be removed without debate or vote. Any item or part thereof removed from the Consent
Agenda shall be separately considered.
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21-0123 January 2021 Public Safety Minutes
Attachments: 01-11-2021 PS Minutes.pdf
21-0124 January 2021 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: January 2021 Police Department Monthly Report.pdf
21-0125 January 2021 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report.
Attachments: January 2021 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report.pdf
21-0126 January 2021 Division of Life Safety Monthly Report
Attachments: 01-2021 BI Summary Report.pdf
21-0127 January 2021 Blight Update
Attachments: Raze Update 02-2021.pdf
21-0128 January 2021 Blight Expense Report
Attachments: Copy of 01-2021 Blight Program Funds.pdf
5. Discussion and Action Items
20-1203 Ordinance to regulate outdoor lighting.
Attachments: Outdoor lighting memo.pdf
Ord to Create 18.040 Outdoor Lighting 2nd Version.pdf
Ord to Create 18.pdf
21-0129 Request to backfill Assistant Chief of Fire Rescue.
Attachments: Asst. Chief - BI back fill request.pdf
Assistant Chief of Fire Rescue 10044 TRACK CHANGES.PDF
Assistant Chief of Fire Rescue 10044 FINAL.PDF
21-0130 Request to backfill Building Inspector.
Attachments: Asst. Chief - BI back fill request.pdf
Building Inspector 10035.pdf
21-0135 Request for reconfiguration of intersection of Cleveland Ave. and Maritime
Dr.
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Attachments: Fw_ information request
RE_ Cleveland Ave intersection
Proposed Reconstruction Work at Cleveland Ave. Maritime Dr
Aerial Photo of Cleveland Ave. Maritime Dr_
Aerial Photo of Cleveland Ave. Maritime Dr. with Sewers
Cleveland Ave. Maritime Dr. Intersection Reconstruction to Remove Existing Right Turn Lane
2006 Traffic Count for Cleveland Ave. Maritime Dr_.pdf
6. Convene in 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:
21-0131 LifeQuest hardship request, call 182A-20-3581.
7. Reconvene in Open Session
21-0131 LifeQuest hardship request, call 182A-20-3581.
8. Adjournment
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City
of Manitowoc will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of
disability in its services, programs, or activities. If you need assistance or reasonable
accommodations in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the
ADA, please call the City Clerk's office at 920-686-6950 or the City’s ADA Coordinator at (920)
686-6990 or e-mail cityattorney@manitowoc.org at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting or
event to request an accommodation. For additional assistance, individuals with hearing or speech
disabilities can call 711 and be connected to a telephone relay system.
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