900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Safety Committee  
Monday, December 9, 2024  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
Note: This meeting will also be held via Remote  
Conferencing Software (Zoom)  
1. Call to Order  
2. Roll Call  
Present:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Excused:  
3. Public Comment  
No Public Comment  
4. Consent Agenda  
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an  
item for discussion.  
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: None.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Moved by DeBaets, seconded by Cummings, to accept the Consent Agenda Items  
and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused:  
24-2076  
November 2024 Public Safety Minutes  
Attachments: 10-14-2024 PS Minutes  
24-2047  
November 2024 Police Department Monthly Report  
Attachments: November 2024 Police Department Monthly Report  
24-2077  
November 2024 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report  
Attachments: November 2024 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report  
24-2078  
November 2024 Building Inspection Monthly Report  
November 2024 Raze/Repair Order Update  
Attachments: 11-2024 BI Summary Report  
24-2080  
24-2079  
Attachments: Raze Update 12-2024 (002)  
November 2024 Blight Fund Update  
Attachments: Copy of 11-2024 Blight Program Funds  
5. Discussion and Action Items  
24-2081  
Flashing pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and  
Maritime Drive.  
Attachments: Flashing ped sign at cleveland ave and maritime dr.  
Police Chief Nick Reimer noted that this intersection is not well-suited for  
pedestrian crossings due to the significant curve, urging pedestrians to use  
the rapid flashing beacons available nearby. A motion was proposed to  
install mobile pedestrian crossing signs in the area during the Spring,  
Summer, and Fall months, and to have city staff evaluate the location for  
any suggestions to enhance pedestrian safety.  
Moved by Cummings, seconded by Vanderkin, that this Request be placed on file  
and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused:  
24-2082  
Out of State Travel Request for Officer Austin Schleis - Working K9  
Training with Tony Pallotta - Beeton Ontario Canada  
Attachments: out of state travel request - Austin Schleis  
Officer Jason Koenig is transitioning to the first shift, and K9 Neko is set to  
retire soon. Officer Austin Schleis has been appointed as the next K9  
handler. Once approved, Officer Schleis will travel to Beeton, Ontario,  
Canada, to undergo training with Tony Pallotta and the chosen dog.  
Moved by Cummings, seconded by Vanderkin, that this Request be approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused:  
24-2083  
Joint Powers Agreement between Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch  
Center and the City of Manitowoc  
Attachments: Joint Powers Agmt for Approval_1  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, that this Agreement be approved  
and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused:  
6. Adjournment  
A motion was made by Michael Cummings, seconded by Brett Vanderkin, that  
this meeting be adjourned at 6:03 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused: