900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Safety Committee  
Monday, September 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  
5 - Boldt, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
Present:  
3. Public Comment  
4. Consent Agenda  
Alderperson Boldt declared the meeting open for public input. In  
accordance with policy, the public input portion of the meeting is not made  
a part of the official record.  
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 Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, to accept the Consent Agenda  
Items and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Boldt, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
24-1811  
August 12, 2024 Public Safety Minutes  
Attachments: 08-12-2024 PS MINUTES  
24-1812  
August 2024 Police Department Monthly Report  
Attachments: August 2024 Police Department Monthly Report  
24-1813  
August 2024 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report  
Attachments: August 2024 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report  
24-1814  
August 2024 Building Inspection Monthly Report  
August 2024 Blight Fund Update  
Attachments: 08-2024 BI Summary Report  
24-1815  
Attachments: 08-2024 Blight Program Funds  
5. Discussion and Action Items  
24-1816 Increase in EMS Charges  
Attachments: Increase EMS Charges Letter  
Increasing EMS Charges - Supporting Documentation  
Chief Blaser updated the Public Safety Committee about the necessity to  
evaluate and raise our EMS billing fees. The existing charges were last  
revised in 2017. Over the past few years, operational costs have risen  
dramatically, leading to considerable challenges as prices for supplies and  
equipment continue to climb. A motion was made to draft a resolution  
based on the suggested rates outlined in the attached memo.  
Moved by Cummings, seconded by Beeman, that this Communication be  
approved and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Boldt, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
24-1819  
Out of State Travel/Training Request - Fire Department - The Electrical  
Enforcement Authority 2024 Western Section Meeting, Springdale,  
Arkansas, September 15th-18th, 2024.  
Attachments: Bill Nichols - Out of State Travel Request - September 15-18 2024  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, that this Request be approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Boldt, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
6. Convene in Closed Session  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Chad Beeman, seconded by Brett Vanderkin,  
that this meeting convene in closed session at 6:03 pm. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 - Boldt, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a closed session during  
the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the  
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the  
purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public  
business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.  
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:  
24-1817  
24-1818  
Town of Manitowoc Rapids Fire Coverage  
Reevaluation of EMS Service Contracts  
(Closed session portion of the Minutes has been redacted)  
7. Reconvene in Open Session  
A motion was made by Michael Cummings, seconded by William DeBaets, to  
reconvene in open session at 6:58 pm. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Boldt, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
24-1817  
Town of Manitowoc Rapids Fire Coverage  
A motion was made to direct city staff to draft an agreement between the  
City of Manitowoc and the Town of Manitowoc Rapids.  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, that this Communication be  
approved and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Boldt, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
24-1818  
Reevaluation of EMS Service Contracts  
A motion was made to reevaluate the current EMS service contracts for  
potential increase.  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, that this Communication be  
approved and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Boldt, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
8. Adjournment  
A motion was made by Brett Vanderkin, seconded by Vice Chair Chad Beeman,  
that This meeting be adjourned at 7:04 pm. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 - Boldt, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
Aye: