Special Public Safety Committee — Minutes
Village of Germantown · Washington County · Public Safety Committee · meeting of Jun 15, 2026 · Minutes
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MEETING: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE
DATE AND TIME: Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 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 Cutts calle
d the meeting to order at 6:35pm.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Trustee Meg Cutts, Trustee Jolene Pieper, Trustee Patrick Kaiser, Trustee
Scott Hefle
Absent: None
Excused: None
Also Present: Police Chief Patrick Merten, Administrative Manager Amy Lerch,
Village Clerk Donna Ott. Joining via Webex was Fire Chief John Delain.
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.
There was
no Citizen Input.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Temporary Class "B" Beer Application for Germantown Area Chamber of
Commerce Business After Hours Event — July 15, 2026 (ACTION)
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Trustee Pieper
Seconded By: Trustee Hefle
Yes: Trustee Cutts, Trustee Pieper, Trustee Kaiser, Trustee Hefle
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
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B. Application for Appointment of Successor Agent: Speedway #4465,
W178N9653 Riversbend Ln; Agent for Consideration: Sara Schimmel
(ACTION)
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Trustee Pieper
Seconded By: Trustee Hefle
Yes: Trustee Cutts, Trustee Pieper, Trustee Kaiser, Trustee Hefle
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
C. Application for Appointment of Successor Agent: Speedway #4495,
W164N11233 Squire Dr; Agent for Consideration: Johnny Bradley (ACTION)
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Trustee Pieper
Seconded By: Trustee Hefle
Yes: Trustee Cutts, Trustee Pieper, Trustee Kaiser, Trustee Hefle
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
D. 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License Renewal Applications (ACTION)
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Trustee Pieper
Seconded By: Trustee Hefle
Trustee Hefle confirmed there were no concerns from PD (none).
Yes: Trustee Cutts, Trustee Pieper, Trustee Kaiser, Trustee Hefle
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
E. 2026-2027 Delinquent Alcohol Beverage License Renewal Applications
(ACTION)
Motion: Approve as presented for discussion
Motioned By: Trustee Pieper
Seconded By: Trustee Hefle
Committee discussion ensued regarding building ownership & building tenant.
Village Clerk Donna Ott provided information and background, as well as municipal
code requirements in these situations.
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Motion: Amend original to approve Matteo's license only
Motioned By: Trustee Pieper
Seconded By: Trustee Hefle
Village Clerk Ott reminded Committee the Village cannot approve a license that
has outstanding debt.
Recommendation is to direct the village atty to commence a non-renewal
process for Matteo’s due to delinquent real estate taxes.
Discussion ensued regarding tax key association and owner name.
Motion: Amend to approve the Holy Hill Shell license.
Motioned By: Trustee Pieper
Seconded By: Trustee Hefle
Village Clerk Ott reminded the Committee they cannot issue a license to a
delinquent location.
Yes: None
No: Trustee Cutts, Trustee Pieper, Trustee Kaiser, Trustee Hefle
Abstain: None
Motion Failed by Voice Vote (Yes 0, No 4, Abstained 0)
Discussion ensued.
Motion: Amend to direct the Village Attorney to proceed as discussed with
communications to Matteo’s.
Motioned By: Trustee Pieper
Seconded By: Trustee Kaiser
Yes: Trustee Cutts, Trustee Pieper, Trustee Kaiser, Trustee Hefle
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Passed by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
Committee returned to discussion of original motion.
Yes: None
No: Trustee Cutts, Trustee Pieper, Trustee Kaiser, Trustee Hefle
Abstain: None
Motion Failed by Voice Vote (Yes 0, No 4, Abstained 0)
V. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Trustee Cutts noted the next PSC meeting will be Monday, 7/6/26 @
6:00pm.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm.
Source: Village of Germantown website. First collected Oct 7, 2026.