Safety Saturday Committee — Minutes

Safety Saturday Commission MEETING MINUTES June 8, 2026 - 6:30 PM Public Safety Building 16300 W. National Ave MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Scrima called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM 2. ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE Present: Special Services Officer Erica Komorowski, Commissioners; Alderman Hopkins, Chairman Heather Scrima, Cheryl Warczak, John Roots, and Bill Sullivan Excused: Commissioners; Nick Kozak (non-voting member), Kate Buer, and Ned Kellermann 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. 05/11/2026 Meeting Minutes MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Alderperson Hopkins Second by: Commissioner Scrima VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 4. SAFETY SATURDAY A. Discussion pertaining to the 2026 Event • Discussion pertaining to event review 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. Officer Komorowski reported that positive feedback from the public and exhibitors. The weather was good but warm so the free water handouts were greatly appreciated. Next year, there will be an additional purchase of small water bottles. Nice Bites ice cream and Natty Oaks operated their food trucks for the event. Students from New Berlin West and New Berlin Eisenhower volunteered to chaperone the inflatable attractions. The students that volunteered to provide the face-painting canceled the night before but there were free tattoo booths provided for kids. The one regular and one handicap Port-A-Johns were adequate for the crowds. The supply of helmets had been increased which allowed the inventory to last longer during the event. The only bike helmets remaining were size XL. Murphy & Prachthauser distributed an increased number of life vest. Commissioners distributed totes and slow down signs. The NB Library estimated the “Touch A Truck” portion of the event brought in an estimated 2,200 participants. Next year it was recommended to have additional microphones for the K9 demonstrations. The “Touch A Truck” portion should have officers review with the truck operators that each truck is monitored as participants climb into them. They will also insure there are tire stops for each of the trucks. Commissioners were concerned that the vendors were breaking down their booths at 12:30 PM when the event ended at 1 PM. There were still a few participants on the grounds. B. Discussion pertaining to the 2027 Event Planning • Discussion pertaining to event vendors • Discussion pertaining to date of the event Next year’s event will be on Saturday, May 15, 2027. Save the date invites will be sent out in January. 5. TREASURER'S REPORT A. Discussion pertaining to 2026 Event Budget Officer Komorowski reported the balance of the Safety Saturday account will be $0. The balance needed to pay vendors will be paid out of the Police Crime Prevention Account. B. Discussion pertaining to 2027 Event Budget With increased costs, Alderman Hopkins suggested increasing the proposed 2027 Budget to $10,000. 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Status of Police Dept Community Programs • 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. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Monthly PD Update • The Midnight Volleyball will begin on Monday, June 15th at Malone Park • NBPD is gearing up for OT for the 4th of July – 250th Anniversary Celebration • The 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics was a success B. Next Meeting Date January 11, 2027 8. ADJOURN MOTION: Motion to Adjourn at 6:55 PM Motion by: Commissioner Warczak Second by: Alderperson Hopkins VOTE: Motion Passed 6-0 Meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM Respectfully Submitted, Cheryl Warczak Safety Saturday Committee, Secretary