Public Safety Committee — Minutes

MEETING: AMENDED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Monday, February 2, 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 Cutts called the Public Safety Meeting to order at 6:02 pm. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Trustee Meg Cutts, Trustee David Baum, Trustee Kristen Borst Excused: Trustee Jolene Pieper Also Present: Fire Chief John Delain, Police Chief Pat Merten, 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 Schauer Bednarz (W156N10121 Pawnee Ct) spoke on Village budgeting policies. Melanie Smythe (N140W17938 Cedar Ln) spoke on EMS alternatives for shared services, and asked for a Station 2 building project update at future meetings. The Schneider's (address not specified) submitted written comments that were not read aloud, but are included in the minutes. IV. MEETING MINUTES: A. January 5, 2026 (ACTION) Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: David Baum Seconded By: Kristen Borst Page 2 Yes: Meg Cutts, David Baum, Kristen Borst No: None 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 monthly report and additional information. There were 4 new employees that started in December. He then played a drone deployment video showing the tracking and capture of an individual evading the GPD. B. Fire Department Monthly Report Chief Delain reported monthly Calls For Service numbers are trending similar to previous months. C. Fire Department Building Project Chief Delain provided an update on the GFD Station 2 RFP process, overview of timeline in the coming weeks. This will be a recurring PSC Agenda item going forward. D. Overtime Report Chief Merten presented an update on OT numbers for the GPD this past month. Chief Delain presented an update on OT numbers for the GFD this past month. E. Policy Updates There were no Policy updates from Police or Fire. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There was no unfinished business. VII. NEW BUSINESS: A. Application for a Second Hand Article and Jewelry Dealer License: Premier Gold Silver and Coin(GSC); Event Held at Best Western, W190N10862 Commerce Cir, 02/24/26-02/28/26 (ACTION) Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: David Baum Page 3 Seconded By: Kristen Borst Yes: Meg Cutts, David Baum, Kristen Borst No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0) B. Rescheduling April Meeting Due to Election Motion: Cancel the April 6, 2026 PSC meeting Motioned By: David Baum Seconded By: Kristen Borst Yes: Meg Cutts, David Baum, Kristen Borst No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0) C. Modification to previously approved GFD Staff Vehicle Proposal Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: David Baum Seconded By: Kristen Borst Yes: Meg Cutts, David Baum, Kristen Borst No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0) VIII. ADJOURNMENT: The next PSC meeting will be Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6pm. Chairperson Trustee Cutts adjourned the meeting at 6:32pm.