Public Safety Committee — Minutes

MEETING: REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Monday, August 3, 2026 6:00 PM LOCATION: Germantown Village Hall Board Room N112 W17001 Mequon Road MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER: This meeting has been given public notice in accordance with Section 19.83 and 19.84, Wis. Stats, in such form that will apprise the general public and news media of subject matter that is intended for consideration and action. Chairperson Trustee Meg Cu tts called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Trustee Meg Cutts, Trustee Patrick Kaiser, Trustee Scott Hefle Absent: none Excused: Trustee Jolene Pieper Also Present: Police Chief Patrick Merten, Fire Chief John Delain, Administrative Manager Amy Lerch III. CITIZEN INPUT: (Please be advised per 19.84(2) that information and comment will be received from the public. It is the policy of this municipality that public input be limited to a four (4) minute period per person with a time extension granted at the discretion of the Chairperson. Be advised that there may be limited discussion of the information received but no action will be taken under public comments.) Comments that may be injurious to village personnel or other individuals will not be allowed. Lynne Bednarz (Pawnee Ct) voiced concerns regarding the proposed ATV and e-bike law being considered. Brian Sparrow (Magnolia Dr) voiced concerns regarding the use of the FLOCK camera at Kinderberg Park. IV. MEETING MINUTES: A. 07/06/26 Meeting Minutes (ACTION) Motion: Approve meeting minutes as presented Motioned By: Trustee Hefle Seconded By: Trustee Kaiser Yes: Trustee Cutts. Trustee Hefle, Trustee Kaiser No: None Page 2 Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0) V. REPORTS (DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED): A. Police Monthly Report Chief Merten presented the PD monthly report and additional information. Committee Q&A with Chief Merten ensued. B. Fire Department Monthly Report Chie f Delain presented the FD monthly report and additional information. C. Overtime Report Both Chiefs reported OT is trending down since this time last year. Trustee Hefle asked for a 5 year average showing downward trends and manpower numbers. D. Policy Updates There were no policy updates from Police or Fire. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Bicycles, Electric Scooters, Play Vehicles, Skateboards and In-Line Skates Potential Ordinance (ACTION) Motion: Make a recommendation to the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance that will describe Bicycles, Electric Scooters, Play Vehicles, Skateboards, and In-Line Skates for a future ordinance proposal. Motioned By: Trustee Hefle Seconded By: Trustee Kaiser Lengthy Committee discussion ensued. Q&A with Chief Merten regarding ordinance verbiage, categorization, restrictions, and possible school presentations and family information. Yes: Trustee Cutts. Trustee Hefle, Trustee Kaiser No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0) VII. NEW BUSINESS: Page 3 A. One-Time Temporary Outdoor Entertainment Permit for Ellsworth Corporation, W129N10825 Washington Dr, on 08/15/2026 (ACTION) Motion : Approve item as presented Motioned By: Trustee Hefle Seconded By: Trustee Kaiser Yes: Trustee Cutts. Trustee Hefle, Trustee Kaiser No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0) B. 2026-2027 Retail Alcohol Beverage License Application for County 1 Inc (ACTION) Motion: Approve item as presented Motioned By: Trustee Kaiser Seconded By: Trustee Hefle Yes: Trustee Cutts. Trustee Hefle, Trustee Kaiser No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0) C. Producer Full-Service Retail Sales Application: Raised Grain Brewing Company, LLC for Dielectric Manufacturing 60th Anniversary event on September 18, 2026, at W206N12865 Gateway Ct (ACTION) Motion : Approve item as presented Motioned By: Trustee Hefle Seconded By: Trustee Kaiser Yes: Trustee Cutts. Trustee Hefle, Trustee Kaiser No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0) D. Fire Department Purchase of Multi-Purpose Pick-up Truck (ACTION) Motion: Approve item as presented Motioned By: Trustee Kaiser Seconded By: Trustee Hefle Yes: Trustee Cutts. Trustee Hefle, Trustee Kaiser No: None Page 4 Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0) E. Rescheduling of September Committee Meeting (ACTION) Motion: Approve item as presented Motioned By: Trustee Hefle Seconded By: Trustee Kaiser Yes: Trustee Cutts. Trustee Hefle, Trustee Kaiser No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0) VIII. ADJOURNMENT: The next PSC meeting will be held on Tuesday 9/8/26 at 6:00pm Chairperson Trustee Cutts adjourned the meeting at 6:40pm.