CITV OF SPARTA AGENDA PUBLIC SAFETY November 4, 2013 CITVHALL AMENDED 5:00 P.M. 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Consent Agenda: Consisting of Minutes from the October 7,2013 Meeting and Police Department's monthly report for September and bills 3. Consideration of New or Renewal Bartender's Licenses: Timothy Noble Tara Vaaler Cathy Zillmer 4. Consideration of Appeal of Decision of Bartender's License for Samantha Harry 5. Discussion of Block Parties Ordinance 6. Consideration of Changing Ordinance 1.23 Regarding Fire Chief 7. Discussion of a No Smoking Policy in cabs 8. Discussion of Not Feeding Feral Cats 9. Items for Future Consideration 10. Adjourn A possible quorum of the Common Council may be in attendance at this meeting but no action will be taken by the Council. Posted: 11-1-13
CITY OF SPARTA PUBLIC SAFETY September 9, 2013 PRESENT: Jim Church, Ed Lukasek and Alii Karrels ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Todd Fahning, Chief Kass, Mark Sund, Kevin Brueggeman, Paulette Hansen and citizens. Mayor Button arrived at 6:05. Chairman Church called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A motion was made by Ed Lukasek and seconded by Alii Karrels to approve the consent agenda consisting of the August 5, 2013 minutes and Police Department's monthly report for July and bills. Motion carried 3-0. Upon payment of all fees and fines, a motion was made by Ed Lukasek and seconded by Alii Karrels to approve the following new or renewed bartender's licenses. Motion carried 3-0. Paige Trones Michael Austin Virginia Backus Nicole Genske There was discussion on our current Dog Ordinance and recommendations heard to change this Ordinance due to some complaints in the last few months. Our City Ordinance does not address a dog harming another animal nor is the leash law very clear. Some items in or current Ordinance need to be explained in better detail. Paulette Hansen, the County Humane Officer, was in the audience and was asked some questions about some of the County Ordinances and State Statutes that pertain to this topic. She explained the process of taking a complaint about an animal, when an animal can be taken away and talked about hybrid animals. Paulette said she is willing to help with recommendations to re-do our Ordinance. After our Attorney's review, a draft of the proposed ordinance will be presented at the October Public Safety meeting. If approved, it will be presented to the Council for final approval. Kevin Brueggeman stated he appreciated the committee's prompt efforts in getting this changed. The Committee appreciated the recommendations and concerns of the citizens. Chief Kass presented a draft of a Social Host Ordinance that he is recommending be approved. Other communities in Wisconsin are now adopting similar ordinances. A motion was made by Ed Lukasek and seconded by Alii Karrels to approve the Social Host Ordinance with the change in the penalty from $1,000.00 to $500.00 as the minimum amount and also forward to Council for approval. Motion carried 3-0. Alii Karrels spoke in reference to disposal of Hypodermic needles in the City. At a recent Blue Ribbon Committee meeting, this was discussed and then decided that a community group should run this and not the City. No action was taken at this time. The City has been notified from the Canadian Pacific Railroad that they are requesting permanent closure of the Milwaukee Street/Hazelwood Avenue railroad crossing. Canadian Pacific studies railroad crossings for safety issues and this crossing is dangerous because there are no lights or gates. We have been told that the railroad has $15,000 of grant money that should be available to the city to construct a
cul-de-sac at the end of this road. Chief Kass and Chief Arnold see no problems with this. This closure will take place next year. There will be a temporary crossing available during the Milwaukee Street bridge reconstruction that will take place in 2016. Since there were no citizen complaints and no effect on future plans, Ed Lukasek made a motion to go ahead with the closure near the Milwaukee Street/Hazelwood railroad crossing, seconded by Alii Karrels. Motion carried 3-0. There were no items mentioned for future consideration. A motion was made by Ed Lukasek and seconded by Jim Church to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Motion carried 3-D. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Hanson City Clerk
1 Sparta Police Department Monthly Report September 2013 www.spartapd.com www.facebook/spartapd @SpartaWIPD
Activity Report: During the month of September the Sparta Police Department responded to 1258 calls for service, issued 181 traffic citations, arrested 18 persons for Operating While Under the Influence and made 150 non-traffic related arrests. Overall activity level was average with the prior year. Index Crimes: Part I Offenses Reported: Homicide: 0 Sex Offense:7 Assault: 1 Burglary: 3 Theft: 16 Motor Vehicle Theft: 2 Arson: 0 Robbery: 0 Part II Offenses Reported: Fraud: 3 Criminal Damage: 5 Drug: 4 Domestic: 3 Disorderly: 4 Weapon: 0 Part III Traffic Offenses Reported: Crashes: 18 Traffic Complaints: 27 Traffic Stops: 268 Parking Complaints: 21 Parking Tickets Issued: 28 Part IV Incidents: Alarms: 13 Mental: 3 Suspicions: 35 Open door/window:5 Warrants: 4 Noise: 16 911 hang up: 20 Animal: 31 Page 2 www.spartapd.com
Citations & Arrests Traffic: 181 Non-Traffic: 150 Speed Related: 20 Bail Jumping: 18 Traffic Sign & Signals: 17 Battery: 3 Drivers License Violations: 45 Battery to a Police Officer: 2 Vehicle Registration: 13 Burglary: 0 OMVWI/BAC: 27 Disorderly Conduct: 20 Insurance: 38 Obstructing/Resisting: 5 Seat Belts: 7 Drug Related: 22 All Others: 14 Theft: 9 Motor Vehicle Theft: 1 Underage Drinking: 12 Curfew: 8 Truancy: 2 Other:48 Chief s Report The Department's recruitment process continued in September and included physical agility testing and a written exam for the candidates. 17 applicants passed both phases and were interviewed by two separate panels of PD employees. The panel recommended 8 of the 17 be interviewed by the Police Commission; which will occur in mid-october. Alcohol compliance checks were conducted on all 27 licensed establishments in the City. We're pleased to report that 22 businesses refused to sell to the underage persons. The 5 establishments that did sell were cited for the violation. Chief Kass and Detective Meyers presented at a Community Wide Drug Awareness Forum hosted by the Monroe County Safe Communities Coalition. They discussed current drug trends in the community and offered advice on what residents could do if they suspected drug usage in family members or in their neighborhood. Training Officer Nelson attended the Crime Information Bureau Training Conference Officer Nelson & Sgt. Ames were recertified as TASER instructors. Sgt. Ames completed a 3 week Leadership in Police Organizations course. Officer Johnson was trained in the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT). SRO Seubert attended the Juvenile Officer Training Conference. Page 3 www.spartapd.com
2012/2013 Year to Date Calls for Service 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 1477 1479 1435 1409 1383 1259 1245 1174 1107 1433 1235 1326 1362 1395 1188 1198 1258 1121 1031 999 1069 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2012 2013 2012/2013 Year to Date Citations & Arrests 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 242 340 352 294 362 325 342 305 309 295 259 333 331 253 269 288 286 282 229 229 166 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2012 2013 Page 4 www.spartapd.com
200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 29 14 46 22 Year to Date Major Crime Comparison Running Total 2012/2013 32 39 35 26 Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud 14 6 106 49 188 125 28 45 2012 2013 Major Crime Comparison September 2012/2013 20 18 16 16 15 10 5 0 7 6 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 1 Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud 2012 2013 Page 5 www.spartapd.com
September 2013 Traffic Stops Warnings/Citations Comparison * Traffic Stops Warnings 50% Citations 50% * Data does not take into account multiple citations issued on a single stop. Page 6 www.spartapd.com
Animal 2% September 2013 Allocation of Police Services Proactive Policing 14% Traffic Enforcement 20% Disturbance 6% Crash Response 2% Follow-Up Actvity 22% General Calls for Service 20% Reported Activity other than Crime 7% Crime 4% Suspicious Activity 3% Page 7 www.spartapd.com
Sparta Police Department Michael Kass Chief of Police October 3, 2013 121 E. Oak St. Sparta, WI 54656 Phone: 608-269-3122 Fal{: 608-269-2156 Julie Hanson, City Clerk City of Sparta 201 W. Oak St. Sparta, WI 54656 RE: Operator (Bartender) License Application for Samantha Harry Julie: SpartaPD.com The Department recommends denial of an Operator (Bartender) License to Samantha Harry at this time. On September 20, 2013 Ms. Harry sold alcoholic beverages to underage persons in violation of state law and City of Sparta municipal code. Ms. Harry was cited for the violation and the case has not yet been adjudicated. Chapter 12.03(5)B.2(1) allows denial of an operator's license based on pending charges when the offense substantially relates to the circumstances of the licensed activity. Committed to Excellence
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