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The Public Safety Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on February 20, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Mathews, Rahmlow, Johnson, Olson and Mayor Hunter were present. Alderperson Onstad was absent.
1. Fire Chief Steve Schreiber presented two bids for the re-roofing of the 1982 Fire Department and 1995 EMS addition. The low bid of $16,000.00 was received from Quality Roofing, Inc. of Marshfield. The funds have been budgeted in 2008.
2. It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to accept the low bid of $16,000.00 from Quality Roofing, Inc. Motion carried.
3. The BREMS February 2008 report was distributed including runs, budget, training, personnel and other business.
4. Police Chief Don Gilberg reviewed his February 2008 report including budget, case load, current events and personnel issues. He briefly explained the upgraded parking software.
5. The Committee reviewed the suggested ordinance changes Chief Gilberg presented at last months meeting. He will meet with City Attorney Dan Diehn to finalize the changes and bring the results to the next Council meeting.
6. Darren Durman, President of the Downtown Association, spoke on behalf of several downtown business owners regarding the problems with limited customer parking in the downtown area. Chief Gilberg will speak with the business owners that habitually violate the 2-hour parking ordinance. Raising the fine for parking tickets was also discussed.
7. The establishment of a Municipal Court was briefly discussed.
8. It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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