Safety Saturday Committee — Minutes

Safety Saturday Commission MEETING MINUTES May 11, 2026 - 6:30 PM Public Safety Building 16300 W. National Ave MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Scrima called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM 2. ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE Present: Special Services Officer Erica Komorowski, Commissioners; Chairman Heather Scrima, Cheryl Warczak, Kate Buer, John Roots, Bill Sullivan, and Ned Kellermann Also Present: From the New Berlin Public Library - Michelle Neubauer Excused: Commissioners; Nick Kozak (non-voting member) and Alderman Hopkins 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. 04/13/2026 Meeting Minutes MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Commissioner Buer Second by: Commissioner Scrima VOTE: Motion Passed 7-0 4. SAFETY SATURDAY A. Discussion pertaining to the May 16, 2026, Event Planning • Discussion pertaining to event vendors • Discussion pertaining to date of the event Discussion pertaining to the 2026 event planning The Safety Saturday Committee assists in the planning and organization of Safety Saturday. The mission of Safety Saturday is to provide a free and safe event for the community. The Safety Saturday event for is scheduled for May 16, 2026 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Children’s Hospital Site-New Berlin Campus.Commissioners were asked to invite exhibitors with a focus on safety/wellness that may be interested in participating. For more information, please contact Officer Tony Fus at fus@nbpolice.org or Officer Erica Komorowski at ekomorowski@newberlinwi.gov. Discussion pertaining to the 2026 event exhibitors Officer Komorowski reported that positive feedback from exhibitors and the majority of the exhibitors will be returning for 2026 such as; the inflatable attractions, DJ, Nice Bites ice cream, chairs, generators, and demonstrations. Natty Oaks will operate their food truck for the event. The necessary permits have been obtained from city hall. Students from New Berlin West and New Berlin Eisenhower will be volunteering to chaperone the inflatable attractions. Students from New Berlin West volunteered to provide the face-painting. The Port-A-Johns have been ordered. The helmets have been received and will be advertised that they are for ages 2–16. Volunteers from Froedtert will help with distribution of the helmets. Commissioners volunteered to distribute totes, signs, tattoos, and help with parking along with the food truck. The NB Library will be helping with advertising. 5. TREASURER'S REPORT A. Discussion pertaining to 2026 Event Budget Officer Komorowski reported the balance of the Safety Saturday account is $347.32. There were $9,038.68 paid to vendors. There are plans to reimburse for the face-painting expenses. 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Status of Police Dept Community Programs • Drug Take Back was held on April 25, 2026 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the New Berlin Public Safety Building. There were 369 pounds of drugs collected. • The Brewers Game for the Dare Program was held on April 25. It was well attended and a big success. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Monthly PD Update • The last DARE Program celebration for the school year was held. • The Safety Town Program will begin in June. For more information, contact the Recreation Department at (262) 797-2443 or https://newberlinwi.gov/2401/Activity-Guides. • National Police Week 2026 runs from May 10 to May 16, honoring fallen law enforcement officers and celebrating those who serve. B. Next Meeting June 8, 2026, 6:30PM 8. ADJOURN MOTION: Motion to Adjourn at 6:47 PM Motion by: Commissioner Kellermann Second by: Commissioner Roots VOTE: Motion Passed 7-0 Meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM. Cheryl Warczak Safety Saturday Committee, Secretary