Public Safety & Welfare Committee
Regular MeetingVerona, WI · January 23, 2023
Minutes
CITY OF VERONA
MINUTES
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
January 23, 2023
1. Call to order: Reekie called the meeting to order at 5: 30 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Heather Reekie, Phil Hoechst, and Evan Touchett were present. Also present:
City Clerk Holly Licht, Police Chief Dave Dresser, City Administrator Adam Sayre, and City
Attorney Bryan Kleinmaier.
3. Public Comments: None
4. Approval of Minutes from the December 19, 2022 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
meeting
Motion by Touchett, seconded by Reekie to approve the minutes from the December
19, 2022 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Bill Martin
for the SBR Endurance Performance Winter Wonderland Triathlon Run on Sunday,
February 12, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Only the running portion of the triathlon will take place on City property. The swim
portion will be at the natatorium and the cycling will take place at SBR. Runners will be
using the trail, weather dependent. There is a backup route if the trail is snowy/icy.
along the same route. Heats of 12 runners will run throughout the day. Police traffic
control is not necessary for the event.
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Hoechst to approve a Special Event Permit application
from Bill Martin for the SBR Endurance Performance Winter Wonderland Triathlon Run
on Sunday, February 12, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and
“Class B” Wine license applications from the Verona Area Community Theater, 103
Lincoln Street, for February 9-11, 16-18, and 20-23, 2023; and May 11-13 and 19-21,
2023 – Dee Baldock, Agent
The Verona Area Community Theater (VACT) is requesting 2 temporary license to serve
beer and wine at their performances of Children’s Hour and Singin’ in the Rain Sr.
Licensed bartenders will be serving alcohol. Staff recommends approval of the licenses.
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Hoechst to approve a Temporary Class “B” Fermented
Malt Beverage and “Class B” Wine license applications from the Verona Area
Community Theater, 103 Lincoln Street, for February 9-11, 16-18, and 20-23, 2023; and
May 11-13 and 19-21, 2023 – Dee Baldock, Agent. Motion carried 3-0.
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 23-1017 amending Title 11, Chapter 2
of the Code of Ordinances relating to possession and use of marijuana
Chief Dresser stated that he was concerned about OWIs and youth possession. His
preference would be to not lower the fines for possession of marijuana. Reekie stated
that she doesn’t want to make it look like the City condones marijuana use for kids.
Hoechst stated that he didn’t think Verona needed to be at the forefront of reducing
marijuana charge fees.
Hoechst asked how frequently the City issues citations for marijuana possession. Chief
Dresser stated that they had issued 6 so far in January. He added that possession is
usually a secondary offense. Typically, they pull someone over for speeding or other
violations and discover marijuana.
Touchett suggested an escalating fee schedule for each additional offense. Hoechst
stated he did not support the escalating fees and wants to keep the citation amount as
is.
Hoechst asked how long it take for an officer to issue a possession citation. Chief
Dresser stated that it typically takes 15 minutes on scene and a half hour to complete
the administrative paperwork and package as evidence.
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Touchett to recommend that council approve the
ordinance with an amendment that the citation fees double per each subsequent
offense. Motion carried 2-1 with Hoechst voting no.
8. Adjournment: Motion by Touchett, seconded by Hoechst to adjourn at 6:17 p.m. Motion
carried 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Holly Licht, City Clerk
Agenda
City of Verona
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Monday, January 23, 2023 AT 5:30 PM
Council Chambers
VERONA CITY CENTER
111 LINCOLN STREET, VERONA, WI 53593
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comments
4. Approval of Minutes from the December 19, 2022 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
meeting.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Bill Martin
for the SBR Endurance Performance Winter Wonderland Triathlon Run on Sunday,
February 12, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and
“Class B” Wine license applications from the Verona Area Community Theater, 103
Lincoln Street, for February 9-11, 16-18, and 20-23, 2023; and May 11-13 and 19-21,
2023 – Dee Baldock, Agent
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 23-1017 amending Title 11, Chapter 2
of the Code of Ordinances relating to possession and use of marijuana
8. Adjournment
Heather Reekie, Chairperson
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CITY OF VERONA
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
December 19, 2022
1. Call to order: Reekie called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Heather Reekie and Evan Touchett were present. Phil Hoechst was absent and
excused. Also present: City Clerk Holly Licht.
3. Public Comments: None
4. Approval of Minutes from the September 26, 2022 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
meeting
Motion by Touchett, seconded by Reekie to approve the minutes from the September
26, 2022 Public Safety and Welfare Committee. Motion carried 6-0.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: An application for a “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor and
Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage license from McCarthy Properties, LLC d/b/a It’s
Time Pub & Grill, located at 608 W Verona Ave., Patrick McCarthy, Agent
Motion by Touchett, seconded by Reekie to recommend that the Common Council
approve an application for a “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor and Class “B” Fermented Malt
Beverage license from McCarthy Properties, LLC d/b/a It’s Time Pub & Grill, located at
608 W Verona Ave., Patrick McCarthy, Agent. Motion carried 6-0.
6. Adjournment: Motion by Touchett, seconded by Reekie to adjourn 6:36 p.m. Motion
carried 6-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Holly Licht, City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE—2023-01-23
1. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Bill Martin
for the SBR Endurance Performance Winter Wonderland Triathlon Run on Sunday,
February 12, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Only the running portion of the triathlon will take place on City property. The swim
portion will be at the natatorium and the cycling will take place at SBR. Runners will be
using the trail, weather dependent. There is a backup route if the trail is snowy/icy.
along the same route. Heats of 12 runners will run throughout the day. Police traffic
control is not necessary for the event.
Motion: Approve a Special Event Permit application from Bill Martin for the SBR
Endurance Performance Winter Wonderland Triathlon Run on Sunday, February 12, 2023
from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
2. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and
“Class B” Wine license applications from the Verona Area Community Theater, 103
Lincoln Street, for February 9-11, 16-18, and 20-23, 2023; and May 11-13 and 19-21,
2023 – Dee Baldock, Agent
The Verona Area Community Theater (VACT) is requesting 2 temporary license to serve
beer and wine at their performances of Children’s Hour and Singin’ in the Rain Sr.
Licensed bartenders will be serving alcohol. Staff recommends approval of the licenses.
Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve a Temporary Class “B”
Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class B” Wine license applications from the Verona Area
Community Theater, 103 Lincoln Street, for February 9-11, 16-18, and 20-23, 2023; and
May 11-13 and 19-21, 2023 – Dee Baldock, Agent.
3. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 23-1017 amending Title 11, Chapter
2 of the Code of Ordinances relating to possession and use of marijuana
Staff was directed to draft an Ordinance amendment relating to the possession and use
of marijuana. The proposed Ordinance amendment would reduce the existing fine for
possession or use of marijuana to five dollars ($5.00) plus the court costs of prosecution.
The five-dollar forfeiture plus court costs would be for all violations of the possession or
use of marijuana; the proposed Ordinance amendment does not increase the fine for
subsequent violations.
Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve Ordinance No. 23-1017
amending Title 11, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances relating to possession and use of
marijuana.
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ORDINANCE NO. 23-1017
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11, CHAPTER 2
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF VERONA,
RELATING TO POSSESSION AND USE OF MARIJUANA
The Common Council of the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain that
Title 11, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Verona, Wisconsin is hereby amended as
follows:
1. Section 11-2-11 is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows:
Sec. 11-2-11 - Possession of Controlled Substances; Marijuana.
(a) Possession of Controlled Substances. It is unlawful for any person to possess a
controlled substance or a controlled substance analog, unless the substance was obtained
directly from or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of a practitioner, as defined in
Wis. Stat. § 961.01(19), while acting in the course of his or her professional practice, or
except as otherwise authorized by this Code of Ordinances. For purposes of this section,
controlled substance and controlled substance analog shall have the same definitions as
the definitions in Chapter 961 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as amended from time to time.
(b) Possession or use of marijuana.
(1) No person shall possess or use marijuana, as defined in the Wisconsin Statutes,
unless it was obtained directly from or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of
a practitioner, as defined in Wis. Stat. § 961.01(19), while acting in the course of
his or her professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by this Code of
Ordinances or the Wisconsin Statutes.
(2) Notwithstanding Section 1-1-7 of the City Code or any other penalty provisions in
the City Code, any person who violates subsection (b)(1) shall, upon conviction
thereof, forfeit Five Dollars ($5.00) together with the costs of prosecution.
(c) Definitions. As used in this Section 11-2-11, the following terms are defined as follows:
(1) “Possess” means to have actual physical control of a substance which the person
knows, believes, or should reasonably believe is a controlled substance whose
possession is prohibited by law. This definition is intended to be interpreted in a
manner set forth in Section 6030 of the Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions.
(2) “Use” means to take any action intended to inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise
introduce into the human body a controlled substance whose possession is
prohibited by law.
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2. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication as required by law.
The foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Common Council of the City of Verona
at a meeting held on __________, 2023.
CITY OF VERONA
____________________________
Luke Diaz, Mayor
(seal)
____________________________
Holly Licht, City Clerk
ENACTED: ___________________
PUBLISHED: ___________________
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