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Public Safety meeting minutes September 24th, 2026 Meeting was called to order at 6:30pm. By Chairperson Troy Justman roll call was taken. Members in attendance. Mayor Jane Fude, Troy Justman, Bob Chapman, Jeff Schoenwetter, Police Chief Dave Beal, EMS Director Dan Zank. Absent was Fire Chief Ed Weiss Motion to approve the Public Safety agenda: Motion by Bob Chapman, 2nd by Jeff Schoenwetter. Motion carried 3-0 Motion to approve the minutes from June 25th, 2026, meeting. Motion by Bob Chapman 2nd by Jeff Schoenwetter. Motion carried 3-0 Citizens wishing to be heard Cathy Firari were present to speak about the downtown Halloween event scheduled for October 17th. Also, present was Wendy Gubin who spoke in support of having no parking on N. Hyland St. Police Chief: Street Closure request by Juneau Chamber of Commerce for October 17th from 1pm-9pm. Motion by Troy Justman 2nd by Bob Chapman. Motion carried 3-0 Request for extension of premises for Rollin Stone, Simple Bar and Juneau Lanes for October 17th, 2026, from 1p-9p. Motion by Bob Chapman 2nd by Jeff Schoenwetter. Motion carried 3-0 Discuss and possible action regarding Capital Request items for Police Department, Emergency Management, Public Safety Building. Chief Beal presented his 2026 Capital request items and provided a list of future items that will need to be addressed in future budgets. Motion by Bob Chapman 2nd by Jeff Schoenwetter to send to Finance. Motion carried 3-0 Discuss and possible action regarding request for No Parking on N. Hyland St. from E. Center St 161 feet north on the eastside of the street. Public Safety Committee took No Action as they didn’t want to set a precedence. Discuss and possible action on the format of the police report submitted to the Public Safety Committee and the City Council. Chief Beal provided 2 different examples besides the original monthly report. Committee members discussed the issue. Troy Justmann made the motion to keep the current format that is being used for the monthly police report. 2 nd by Jeff Schoenwetter. Motion carried 3-0 Discuss and possible action pertaining to the Police Chief and Administrative Assistants’ wages. Motion by Troy Justmann 2nd by Bob Chapman to send the data to the Personnel Committee for further consideration. Motion carried 3-0 Chief Beal handed out the monthly reports for June, July and August. Committee had no questions. Discuss and possibly approve 2027 Dodge County Humane Society Contract the rate went from $2,900.00 in 2026 to $3,200.00 in 2027 this is for 10 animals and must have prior authorization to accept animals from the Police Chief/Department. EMS Director Dan Zank handed out his monthly reports for June 41 calls, July 29 calls, and August28 calls for service. Rate Increases Dan presented the committee with a request to raise the EMS rates. Motion by Bob Chapman 2nd by Jeff Schoenwetter to send to Finance Committee. Motion carried 3- 0 EMS Pay Dan presented a pay increase for membership. Motion by Bob Chapman 2nd by Jeff Schoenwetter to send to Finance. Motion carried 3-0 2027 Budget, Capital Requests for EMS. Dan stated he has no other requests as in 2027 the new Ambulance will be delivered. Fire Chief Dave Beal presented the fire report and the monthly reports for June, July and August were handed out. No questions asked by committee members. Capital Requests: Dave went over the requests from the Fire Department to include a new fire engine to replace a 1989 KME pumper, replacement of fire hose, nozzles, fire helmets and gloves and battery powered extrication tools. Motion by Bob Chapman 2nd by Troy Justmann to send capital requests to Finance Committee. Emergency Government Director: Dave Beal presented a verbal report indicating that he recently had the tornado sirens inspected the one at Hickey Park that has motor issues as it ramps up and down when on a steady tone. The siren by Juneau Utility Lincoln Dr. also has a ramping sound to it. Committee was advised that they will need to consider replacing them in the future. Dave also mentioned that he is looking at different cellular providers for the city and utilities as the transition from US Cellular to T-Mobile has not been a good transition. Future Agenda Items: NONE Set date and time for next Public Safety Meeting: October 22,2026 at 6:30pm Adjourn: Motion by Bob Chapman 2nd by Jeff Schoenwetter to adjourn. Motion carried 3-0 Meeting was adjourned at 7:46pm. Meeting minutes recorded by Dave Beal