Safety Saturday Committee — Minutes

Safety Saturday Commission MEETING MINUTES March 9, 2026 - 6:30 PM Public Safety Building 16300 W. National Ave MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Warczak called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM 2. ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE Commissioner Warczak took the roll call as follows: Present: Special Services Officer Fus, Commissioner Warczak, Commissioner Kellermann, Alderperson Hopkins, Commissioner Sullivan, Commissioner Roots, Commissioner Buer Excused: Commissioner Heather Scrima, Commissioner Nick Kozak (non-voting member) Staff Present: Michelle Neubauer - New Berlin Public Library Commissioner Warczak established that a quorum was present and that the meeting was properly posted in compliance with open meetings law. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Hopkins Second by: Commissioner Kellermann VOTE: Motion Passed 7-0 A. 02/09/2026 Meeting Minutes 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 Fus 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 will be obtained from City Hall. Volunteers will be needed to; chaperone the inflatable attractions, set-up, take-down, traffic control, collect garbage, and assist with hand-outs. The search for a face-painting vendor still continues. Banners, tote bags, temporary tattoos and stickers have been ordered. A grant from Froedtert has been awarded. The New Berlin Motorcycle demonstration will not be taking place this year since they will still be at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony in Washington DC. 5. TREASURER'S REPORT A. Discussion pertaining to 2026 Event Budget Officer Fus reported the balance of the Safety Saturday account is $3,028.00. There were $6,358.00 paid to vendors. 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Status of Police Department Community Programs The Citizens’ Academy Spring session March through mid-May has begun. Classes meet Tuesday night 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Anyone in the community that is interested in attending the fall session should contact Officer Tony Fus at fus@nbpolice.org. or Officer Erica Komorowski at ekomorowski@newberlinwi.gov. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Monthly PD Update Working on Increasing exposure on social media Drug Take Back is scheduled for April 25, 2026 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the New Berlin Public Safety Building B. Next Meeting April 13, 2026, 6:30PM 8. ADJOURN MOTION: Motion to Adjourn at 6:53 PM VOTE: Motion by: Commissioner Buer Second by: Staff Designee Fus Motion Passed 7-0 Respectfully Submitted, Cheryl Warczak, Safety Saturday Committee, Secetary