CITY OF SPARTA AGENDA PUBIIC SAFETY

November 4 2013

CITY HALL 500pm

1 Call Meeting to Order

2 Consent Agenda Consisting of Minutes from the October 7 2013 Meeting and Police Departments monthly report for September and bills

3 Consideration of New or Renewal Bartenders Licenses

Timothy Noble Tara Vaaler Cathy Zillmer

4 Consideration of Appeal of Decision of Bartenders License for Samantha Harry

5 Discussion of Block Parties Ordinance

6 Consideration of Changing Ordinance 123 Regarding Fire Chief

7 Discussion of a No Smoking Policy in cabs

8 Items for Future Consideration

9 Adjourn

A possible quorum of the Common Council may be in attendance at this meeting but no action will be taken by the Council

Posted 11-1-13

CITY OF SPARTA PUBLIC SAFETY October 7 2013

PRESENT Jim Church and Alii Karrels ABSENT Ed Lukasek ALSO PRESENT Todd Fahning Chief Kass Mark Sund Mayor Button and citizens

Chairman Church called the meeting to order at 500 pm

A motion was made by Alii Karrels and seconded by Jim Church to approve the consent agenda consisting of the September 9 2013 minutes and Police Departments monthly report for August and bills Motion carried 2-0

Upon payment of all fees and fines a motion was made by Alii Karrels and seconded by Jim Church to approve the following new or renewed bartenders licenses excluding Samantha Harry and Kylee Brooks who were denied based on Chief Kass recommendation Motion carried 2-0 The two who were denied can be presented again at next months meeting

Katie Knobloch Samantha Langrehr Amanda Ellis Janelle Warren Jacob Lemke Mark Pressler Gerod McDaniels Janet Johnson Tiffany Hansen Brittany Herricks Jessica Butler Anthony Venson Ben Johnson Samantha Harry Kylee Brooks

The Committee reviewed three drafts to amend our Dog Ordinance One was pertaining to keeping pets or animals in the City which added a paragraph on exotic animals and hybrids The second one was pertaining to dogs running at large and the leash law The third was pertaining to harboring certain dogs and prohibiting assaults or attacks on any person or domesticated animal A motion was made by Alii Karrels and seconded by Jim Church to approve the drafts of the three Ordinances and that they be presented to the Council for final approval Motion carried 2-0

Due to the increase in requests to have block parties Chief Kass presented a sample policy that could be adopted since we do not currently have a policy in place at this time The Committee requested that Chief Kass present this policy at next months meeting in draft form

Chief Kass reported that the Department recently conducted an alcohol compliance check at 27 licensed establishments There were five that failed the check and served alcohol to underage persons The businesses and bartenders were cited The five that failed are Bobby Vs Pool amp Pub EI Vallarta on Black River Street The GreensProblem Solvers Lynda Lous and Silent Outdoors This check is done annually and the above establishments passed the check last year

There were no items mentioned for future consideration

Page 2 - Public Safety - October 72013

A motion was made by Jim Church and seconded by Alii Karrels to adjourn at 526 pm Motion carried 2-0

Respectfully Submitted Julie Hanson City Clerk

wwwspartapdcom wwwfacebookSpartaPD SpartaWIPD

1

Sparta Police Department

Monthly Report

September 2013

Page 2 wwwspartapdcom

Activity Report

During the month of September the Sparta Police Department responded to 1258 calls for service issued 181 traffic citations arrested 18 persons for Operating While Under the Influence and made 150 non-traffic related arrests Overall activity level was average with the prior year

Index Crimes

Part I Offenses Reported

Homicide 0 Sex Offense7 Assault 1 Burglary 3

Theft 16 Motor Vehicle Theft 2 Arson 0 Robbery 0

Part II Offenses Reported

Fraud 3 Criminal Damage 5 Drug 4

Domestic 3 Disorderly 4 Weapon 0

Part III Traffic Offenses Reported

Crashes 18 Traffic Complaints 27 Traffic Stops 268

Parking Complaints 21 Parking Tickets Issued 28

Part IV Incidents

Alarms 13 Mental 3 Suspicions 35 Open doorwindow5

Warrants 4 Noise 16 911 hang up 20 Animal 31

Page 3 wwwspartapdcom

Citations amp Arrests

Traffic 181 Non-Traffic 150

Speed Related 20 Bail Jumping 18 Traffic Sign amp Signals 17 Battery 3 Drivers License Violations 45 Battery to a Police Officer 2 Vehicle Registration 13 Burglary 0 OMVWIBAC 27 Disorderly Conduct 20 Insurance 38 ObstructingResisting 5 Seat Belts 7 Drug Related 22 All Others 14 Theft 9

Motor Vehicle Theft 1 Underage Drinking 12 Curfew 8 Truancy 2 Other48

Chiefrsquos Report

The Departments recruitment process continued in September and included physical agility testing and a written exam for the candidates 17 applicants passed both phases and were interviewed by two separate panels of PD employees The panel recommended 8 of the 17 be interviewed by the Police Commission which will occur in mid-October Alcohol compliance checks were conducted on all 27 licensed establishments in the City Were pleased to report that 22 businesses refused to sell to the underage persons The 5 establishments that did sell were cited for the violation Chief Kass and Detective Meyers presented at a Community Wide Drug Awareness Forum hosted by the Monroe County Safe Communities Coalition They discussed current drug trends in the community and offered advice on what residents could do if they suspected drug usage in family members or in their neighborhood Training

Officer Nelson attended the Crime Information Bureau Training Conference Officer Nelson amp Sgt Ames were recertified as TASER instructors Sgt Ames completed a 3 week Leadership in Police Organizations course Officer Johnson was trained in the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) SRO Seubert attended the Juvenile Officer Training Conference

Page 4 wwwspartapdcom

20122013 Year to Date

Calls for Service

20122013 Year to Date Citations amp Arrests

1174

999

1259 1245

1326

1477 1479

1433

1383

1235

1069 10311121

1107

1198 1188

1409

1362 1395

1435

1258

0200400600800

1000120014001600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

242

166253 269 288 286 282

333

340 352305 295

229

229

259294 362

309325 342

331

050

100150200250300350400

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

Page 5 wwwspartapdcom

Year to Date Major Crime Comparison

Running Total 20122013

Major Crime Comparison September 20122013

020406080

100120140160180200

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

2946

32 2614

106

188

2814 22

39 35

6

49

125

45

2012

2013

0

5

10

15

20

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

5 5 6

2 3

1816

4

13 4

7

2

5

16

3

2012

2013

Page 6 wwwspartapdcom

September 2013 Traffic Stops WarningsCitations Comparison

Data does not take into account multiple citations issued on a single stop

Citations50

Warnings50

Traffic Stops

Page 7 wwwspartapdcom

Traffic Enforcement20

Crash Response2

Follow-Up Actvity22

Suspicious Activity3

Crime4

Reported Activity other than Crime

7

General Calls for Service20

Disturbance6

Animal2 Proactive Policing

14

September 2013 Allocation of Police Services

121 E Oak St Sparta WI

54656

Phone 608-269-3122

Fax 608-269-2156

SpartaPDcom

Sparta Police Department Michael Kass

Chief of Police

October 3 2013

Julie Hanson City Clerk City of Spa rta 201 W Oak St Sparta WI 54656

RE Operator (Bartender) License Application for Samantha Harry

Julie

The Department recommends denial of an Operator (Bartender) license to Samantha Harry at this time On September 20 2013 Ms Harry sold alcoholic beverages to underage persons in violation of state law and City of Sparta municipal code Ms Harry was cited for the violation and the case has not yet been adjudicated Chapter 1203(5)B21) allows denial of an operators license based on pending charges when the offense substantially relates to the circumstances of the licensed activity

Committed to Excellence

CITY OF SPARTA PUBLIC SAFETY October 7 2013

PRESENT Jim Church and Alii Karrels ABSENT Ed Lukasek ALSO PRESENT Todd Fahning Chief Kass Mark Sund Mayor Button and citizens

Chairman Church called the meeting to order at 500 pm

A motion was made by Alii Karrels and seconded by Jim Church to approve the consent agenda consisting of the September 9 2013 minutes and Police Departments monthly report for August and bills Motion carried 2-0

Upon payment of all fees and fines a motion was made by Alii Karrels and seconded by Jim Church to approve the following new or renewed bartenders licenses excluding Samantha Harry and Kylee Brooks who were denied based on Chief Kass recommendation Motion carried 2-0 The two who were denied can be presented again at next months meeting

Katie Knobloch Samantha Langrehr Amanda Ellis Janelle Warren Jacob Lemke Mark Pressler Gerod McDaniels Janet Johnson Tiffany Hansen Brittany Herricks Jessica Butler Anthony Venson Ben Johnson Samantha Harry Kylee Brooks

The Committee reviewed three drafts to amend our Dog Ordinance One was pertaining to keeping pets or animals in the City which added a paragraph on exotic animals and hybrids The second one was pertaining to dogs running at large and the leash law The third was pertaining to harboring certain dogs and prohibiting assaults or attacks on any person or domesticated animal A motion was made by Alii Karrels and seconded by Jim Church to approve the drafts of the three Ordinances and that they be presented to the Council for final approval Motion carried 2-0

Due to the increase in requests to have block parties Chief Kass presented a sample policy that could be adopted since we do not currently have a policy in place at this time The Committee requested that Chief Kass present this policy at next months meeting in draft form

Chief Kass reported that the Department recently conducted an alcohol compliance check at 27 licensed establishments There were five that failed the check and served alcohol to underage persons The businesses and bartenders were cited The five that failed are Bobby Vs Pool amp Pub EI Vallarta on Black River Street The GreensProblem Solvers Lynda Lous and Silent Outdoors This check is done annually and the above establishments passed the check last year

There were no items mentioned for future consideration

Page 2 - Public Safety - October 72013

A motion was made by Jim Church and seconded by Alii Karrels to adjourn at 526 pm Motion carried 2-0

Respectfully Submitted Julie Hanson City Clerk

wwwspartapdcom wwwfacebookSpartaPD SpartaWIPD

1

Sparta Police Department

Monthly Report

September 2013

Page 2 wwwspartapdcom

Activity Report

During the month of September the Sparta Police Department responded to 1258 calls for service issued 181 traffic citations arrested 18 persons for Operating While Under the Influence and made 150 non-traffic related arrests Overall activity level was average with the prior year

Index Crimes

Part I Offenses Reported

Homicide 0 Sex Offense7 Assault 1 Burglary 3

Theft 16 Motor Vehicle Theft 2 Arson 0 Robbery 0

Part II Offenses Reported

Fraud 3 Criminal Damage 5 Drug 4

Domestic 3 Disorderly 4 Weapon 0

Part III Traffic Offenses Reported

Crashes 18 Traffic Complaints 27 Traffic Stops 268

Parking Complaints 21 Parking Tickets Issued 28

Part IV Incidents

Alarms 13 Mental 3 Suspicions 35 Open doorwindow5

Warrants 4 Noise 16 911 hang up 20 Animal 31

Page 3 wwwspartapdcom

Citations amp Arrests

Traffic 181 Non-Traffic 150

Speed Related 20 Bail Jumping 18 Traffic Sign amp Signals 17 Battery 3 Drivers License Violations 45 Battery to a Police Officer 2 Vehicle Registration 13 Burglary 0 OMVWIBAC 27 Disorderly Conduct 20 Insurance 38 ObstructingResisting 5 Seat Belts 7 Drug Related 22 All Others 14 Theft 9

Motor Vehicle Theft 1 Underage Drinking 12 Curfew 8 Truancy 2 Other48

Chiefrsquos Report

The Departments recruitment process continued in September and included physical agility testing and a written exam for the candidates 17 applicants passed both phases and were interviewed by two separate panels of PD employees The panel recommended 8 of the 17 be interviewed by the Police Commission which will occur in mid-October Alcohol compliance checks were conducted on all 27 licensed establishments in the City Were pleased to report that 22 businesses refused to sell to the underage persons The 5 establishments that did sell were cited for the violation Chief Kass and Detective Meyers presented at a Community Wide Drug Awareness Forum hosted by the Monroe County Safe Communities Coalition They discussed current drug trends in the community and offered advice on what residents could do if they suspected drug usage in family members or in their neighborhood Training

Officer Nelson attended the Crime Information Bureau Training Conference Officer Nelson amp Sgt Ames were recertified as TASER instructors Sgt Ames completed a 3 week Leadership in Police Organizations course Officer Johnson was trained in the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) SRO Seubert attended the Juvenile Officer Training Conference

Page 4 wwwspartapdcom

20122013 Year to Date

Calls for Service

20122013 Year to Date Citations amp Arrests

1174

999

1259 1245

1326

1477 1479

1433

1383

1235

1069 10311121

1107

1198 1188

1409

1362 1395

1435

1258

0200400600800

1000120014001600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

242

166253 269 288 286 282

333

340 352305 295

229

229

259294 362

309325 342

331

050

100150200250300350400

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

Page 5 wwwspartapdcom

Year to Date Major Crime Comparison

Running Total 20122013

Major Crime Comparison September 20122013

020406080

100120140160180200

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

2946

32 2614

106

188

2814 22

39 35

6

49

125

45

2012

2013

0

5

10

15

20

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

5 5 6

2 3

1816

4

13 4

7

2

5

16

3

2012

2013

Page 6 wwwspartapdcom

September 2013 Traffic Stops WarningsCitations Comparison

Data does not take into account multiple citations issued on a single stop

Citations50

Warnings50

Traffic Stops

Page 7 wwwspartapdcom

Traffic Enforcement20

Crash Response2

Follow-Up Actvity22

Suspicious Activity3

Crime4

Reported Activity other than Crime

7

General Calls for Service20

Disturbance6

Animal2 Proactive Policing

14

September 2013 Allocation of Police Services

121 E Oak St Sparta WI

54656

Phone 608-269-3122

Fax 608-269-2156

SpartaPDcom

Sparta Police Department Michael Kass

Chief of Police

October 3 2013

Julie Hanson City Clerk City of Spa rta 201 W Oak St Sparta WI 54656

RE Operator (Bartender) License Application for Samantha Harry

Julie

The Department recommends denial of an Operator (Bartender) license to Samantha Harry at this time On September 20 2013 Ms Harry sold alcoholic beverages to underage persons in violation of state law and City of Sparta municipal code Ms Harry was cited for the violation and the case has not yet been adjudicated Chapter 1203(5)B21) allows denial of an operators license based on pending charges when the offense substantially relates to the circumstances of the licensed activity

Committed to Excellence

Page 2 - Public Safety - October 72013

A motion was made by Jim Church and seconded by Alii Karrels to adjourn at 526 pm Motion carried 2-0

Respectfully Submitted Julie Hanson City Clerk

wwwspartapdcom wwwfacebookSpartaPD SpartaWIPD

1

Sparta Police Department

Monthly Report

September 2013

Page 2 wwwspartapdcom

Activity Report

During the month of September the Sparta Police Department responded to 1258 calls for service issued 181 traffic citations arrested 18 persons for Operating While Under the Influence and made 150 non-traffic related arrests Overall activity level was average with the prior year

Index Crimes

Part I Offenses Reported

Homicide 0 Sex Offense7 Assault 1 Burglary 3

Theft 16 Motor Vehicle Theft 2 Arson 0 Robbery 0

Part II Offenses Reported

Fraud 3 Criminal Damage 5 Drug 4

Domestic 3 Disorderly 4 Weapon 0

Part III Traffic Offenses Reported

Crashes 18 Traffic Complaints 27 Traffic Stops 268

Parking Complaints 21 Parking Tickets Issued 28

Part IV Incidents

Alarms 13 Mental 3 Suspicions 35 Open doorwindow5

Warrants 4 Noise 16 911 hang up 20 Animal 31

Page 3 wwwspartapdcom

Citations amp Arrests

Traffic 181 Non-Traffic 150

Speed Related 20 Bail Jumping 18 Traffic Sign amp Signals 17 Battery 3 Drivers License Violations 45 Battery to a Police Officer 2 Vehicle Registration 13 Burglary 0 OMVWIBAC 27 Disorderly Conduct 20 Insurance 38 ObstructingResisting 5 Seat Belts 7 Drug Related 22 All Others 14 Theft 9

Motor Vehicle Theft 1 Underage Drinking 12 Curfew 8 Truancy 2 Other48

Chiefrsquos Report

The Departments recruitment process continued in September and included physical agility testing and a written exam for the candidates 17 applicants passed both phases and were interviewed by two separate panels of PD employees The panel recommended 8 of the 17 be interviewed by the Police Commission which will occur in mid-October Alcohol compliance checks were conducted on all 27 licensed establishments in the City Were pleased to report that 22 businesses refused to sell to the underage persons The 5 establishments that did sell were cited for the violation Chief Kass and Detective Meyers presented at a Community Wide Drug Awareness Forum hosted by the Monroe County Safe Communities Coalition They discussed current drug trends in the community and offered advice on what residents could do if they suspected drug usage in family members or in their neighborhood Training

Officer Nelson attended the Crime Information Bureau Training Conference Officer Nelson amp Sgt Ames were recertified as TASER instructors Sgt Ames completed a 3 week Leadership in Police Organizations course Officer Johnson was trained in the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) SRO Seubert attended the Juvenile Officer Training Conference

Page 4 wwwspartapdcom

20122013 Year to Date

Calls for Service

20122013 Year to Date Citations amp Arrests

1174

999

1259 1245

1326

1477 1479

1433

1383

1235

1069 10311121

1107

1198 1188

1409

1362 1395

1435

1258

0200400600800

1000120014001600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

242

166253 269 288 286 282

333

340 352305 295

229

229

259294 362

309325 342

331

050

100150200250300350400

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

Page 5 wwwspartapdcom

Year to Date Major Crime Comparison

Running Total 20122013

Major Crime Comparison September 20122013

020406080

100120140160180200

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

2946

32 2614

106

188

2814 22

39 35

6

49

125

45

2012

2013

0

5

10

15

20

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

5 5 6

2 3

1816

4

13 4

7

2

5

16

3

2012

2013

Page 6 wwwspartapdcom

September 2013 Traffic Stops WarningsCitations Comparison

Data does not take into account multiple citations issued on a single stop

Citations50

Warnings50

Traffic Stops

Page 7 wwwspartapdcom

Traffic Enforcement20

Crash Response2

Follow-Up Actvity22

Suspicious Activity3

Crime4

Reported Activity other than Crime

7

General Calls for Service20

Disturbance6

Animal2 Proactive Policing

14

September 2013 Allocation of Police Services

121 E Oak St Sparta WI

54656

Phone 608-269-3122

Fax 608-269-2156

SpartaPDcom

Sparta Police Department Michael Kass

Chief of Police

October 3 2013

Julie Hanson City Clerk City of Spa rta 201 W Oak St Sparta WI 54656

RE Operator (Bartender) License Application for Samantha Harry

Julie

The Department recommends denial of an Operator (Bartender) license to Samantha Harry at this time On September 20 2013 Ms Harry sold alcoholic beverages to underage persons in violation of state law and City of Sparta municipal code Ms Harry was cited for the violation and the case has not yet been adjudicated Chapter 1203(5)B21) allows denial of an operators license based on pending charges when the offense substantially relates to the circumstances of the licensed activity

Committed to Excellence

wwwspartapdcom wwwfacebookSpartaPD SpartaWIPD

1

Sparta Police Department

Monthly Report

September 2013

Page 2 wwwspartapdcom

Activity Report

During the month of September the Sparta Police Department responded to 1258 calls for service issued 181 traffic citations arrested 18 persons for Operating While Under the Influence and made 150 non-traffic related arrests Overall activity level was average with the prior year

Index Crimes

Part I Offenses Reported

Homicide 0 Sex Offense7 Assault 1 Burglary 3

Theft 16 Motor Vehicle Theft 2 Arson 0 Robbery 0

Part II Offenses Reported

Fraud 3 Criminal Damage 5 Drug 4

Domestic 3 Disorderly 4 Weapon 0

Part III Traffic Offenses Reported

Crashes 18 Traffic Complaints 27 Traffic Stops 268

Parking Complaints 21 Parking Tickets Issued 28

Part IV Incidents

Alarms 13 Mental 3 Suspicions 35 Open doorwindow5

Warrants 4 Noise 16 911 hang up 20 Animal 31

Page 3 wwwspartapdcom

Citations amp Arrests

Traffic 181 Non-Traffic 150

Speed Related 20 Bail Jumping 18 Traffic Sign amp Signals 17 Battery 3 Drivers License Violations 45 Battery to a Police Officer 2 Vehicle Registration 13 Burglary 0 OMVWIBAC 27 Disorderly Conduct 20 Insurance 38 ObstructingResisting 5 Seat Belts 7 Drug Related 22 All Others 14 Theft 9

Motor Vehicle Theft 1 Underage Drinking 12 Curfew 8 Truancy 2 Other48

Chiefrsquos Report

The Departments recruitment process continued in September and included physical agility testing and a written exam for the candidates 17 applicants passed both phases and were interviewed by two separate panels of PD employees The panel recommended 8 of the 17 be interviewed by the Police Commission which will occur in mid-October Alcohol compliance checks were conducted on all 27 licensed establishments in the City Were pleased to report that 22 businesses refused to sell to the underage persons The 5 establishments that did sell were cited for the violation Chief Kass and Detective Meyers presented at a Community Wide Drug Awareness Forum hosted by the Monroe County Safe Communities Coalition They discussed current drug trends in the community and offered advice on what residents could do if they suspected drug usage in family members or in their neighborhood Training

Officer Nelson attended the Crime Information Bureau Training Conference Officer Nelson amp Sgt Ames were recertified as TASER instructors Sgt Ames completed a 3 week Leadership in Police Organizations course Officer Johnson was trained in the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) SRO Seubert attended the Juvenile Officer Training Conference

Page 4 wwwspartapdcom

20122013 Year to Date

Calls for Service

20122013 Year to Date Citations amp Arrests

1174

999

1259 1245

1326

1477 1479

1433

1383

1235

1069 10311121

1107

1198 1188

1409

1362 1395

1435

1258

0200400600800

1000120014001600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

242

166253 269 288 286 282

333

340 352305 295

229

229

259294 362

309325 342

331

050

100150200250300350400

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

Page 5 wwwspartapdcom

Year to Date Major Crime Comparison

Running Total 20122013

Major Crime Comparison September 20122013

020406080

100120140160180200

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

2946

32 2614

106

188

2814 22

39 35

6

49

125

45

2012

2013

0

5

10

15

20

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

5 5 6

2 3

1816

4

13 4

7

2

5

16

3

2012

2013

Page 6 wwwspartapdcom

September 2013 Traffic Stops WarningsCitations Comparison

Data does not take into account multiple citations issued on a single stop

Citations50

Warnings50

Traffic Stops

Page 7 wwwspartapdcom

Traffic Enforcement20

Crash Response2

Follow-Up Actvity22

Suspicious Activity3

Crime4

Reported Activity other than Crime

7

General Calls for Service20

Disturbance6

Animal2 Proactive Policing

14

September 2013 Allocation of Police Services

121 E Oak St Sparta WI

54656

Phone 608-269-3122

Fax 608-269-2156

SpartaPDcom

Sparta Police Department Michael Kass

Chief of Police

October 3 2013

Julie Hanson City Clerk City of Spa rta 201 W Oak St Sparta WI 54656

RE Operator (Bartender) License Application for Samantha Harry

Julie

The Department recommends denial of an Operator (Bartender) license to Samantha Harry at this time On September 20 2013 Ms Harry sold alcoholic beverages to underage persons in violation of state law and City of Sparta municipal code Ms Harry was cited for the violation and the case has not yet been adjudicated Chapter 1203(5)B21) allows denial of an operators license based on pending charges when the offense substantially relates to the circumstances of the licensed activity

Committed to Excellence

Page 2 wwwspartapdcom

Activity Report

During the month of September the Sparta Police Department responded to 1258 calls for service issued 181 traffic citations arrested 18 persons for Operating While Under the Influence and made 150 non-traffic related arrests Overall activity level was average with the prior year

Index Crimes

Part I Offenses Reported

Homicide 0 Sex Offense7 Assault 1 Burglary 3

Theft 16 Motor Vehicle Theft 2 Arson 0 Robbery 0

Part II Offenses Reported

Fraud 3 Criminal Damage 5 Drug 4

Domestic 3 Disorderly 4 Weapon 0

Part III Traffic Offenses Reported

Crashes 18 Traffic Complaints 27 Traffic Stops 268

Parking Complaints 21 Parking Tickets Issued 28

Part IV Incidents

Alarms 13 Mental 3 Suspicions 35 Open doorwindow5

Warrants 4 Noise 16 911 hang up 20 Animal 31

Page 3 wwwspartapdcom

Citations amp Arrests

Traffic 181 Non-Traffic 150

Speed Related 20 Bail Jumping 18 Traffic Sign amp Signals 17 Battery 3 Drivers License Violations 45 Battery to a Police Officer 2 Vehicle Registration 13 Burglary 0 OMVWIBAC 27 Disorderly Conduct 20 Insurance 38 ObstructingResisting 5 Seat Belts 7 Drug Related 22 All Others 14 Theft 9

Motor Vehicle Theft 1 Underage Drinking 12 Curfew 8 Truancy 2 Other48

Chiefrsquos Report

The Departments recruitment process continued in September and included physical agility testing and a written exam for the candidates 17 applicants passed both phases and were interviewed by two separate panels of PD employees The panel recommended 8 of the 17 be interviewed by the Police Commission which will occur in mid-October Alcohol compliance checks were conducted on all 27 licensed establishments in the City Were pleased to report that 22 businesses refused to sell to the underage persons The 5 establishments that did sell were cited for the violation Chief Kass and Detective Meyers presented at a Community Wide Drug Awareness Forum hosted by the Monroe County Safe Communities Coalition They discussed current drug trends in the community and offered advice on what residents could do if they suspected drug usage in family members or in their neighborhood Training

Officer Nelson attended the Crime Information Bureau Training Conference Officer Nelson amp Sgt Ames were recertified as TASER instructors Sgt Ames completed a 3 week Leadership in Police Organizations course Officer Johnson was trained in the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) SRO Seubert attended the Juvenile Officer Training Conference

Page 4 wwwspartapdcom

20122013 Year to Date

Calls for Service

20122013 Year to Date Citations amp Arrests

1174

999

1259 1245

1326

1477 1479

1433

1383

1235

1069 10311121

1107

1198 1188

1409

1362 1395

1435

1258

0200400600800

1000120014001600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

242

166253 269 288 286 282

333

340 352305 295

229

229

259294 362

309325 342

331

050

100150200250300350400

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

Page 5 wwwspartapdcom

Year to Date Major Crime Comparison

Running Total 20122013

Major Crime Comparison September 20122013

020406080

100120140160180200

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

2946

32 2614

106

188

2814 22

39 35

6

49

125

45

2012

2013

0

5

10

15

20

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

5 5 6

2 3

1816

4

13 4

7

2

5

16

3

2012

2013

Page 6 wwwspartapdcom

September 2013 Traffic Stops WarningsCitations Comparison

Data does not take into account multiple citations issued on a single stop

Citations50

Warnings50

Traffic Stops

Page 7 wwwspartapdcom

Traffic Enforcement20

Crash Response2

Follow-Up Actvity22

Suspicious Activity3

Crime4

Reported Activity other than Crime

7

General Calls for Service20

Disturbance6

Animal2 Proactive Policing

14

September 2013 Allocation of Police Services

121 E Oak St Sparta WI

54656

Phone 608-269-3122

Fax 608-269-2156

SpartaPDcom

Sparta Police Department Michael Kass

Chief of Police

October 3 2013

Julie Hanson City Clerk City of Spa rta 201 W Oak St Sparta WI 54656

RE Operator (Bartender) License Application for Samantha Harry

Julie

The Department recommends denial of an Operator (Bartender) license to Samantha Harry at this time On September 20 2013 Ms Harry sold alcoholic beverages to underage persons in violation of state law and City of Sparta municipal code Ms Harry was cited for the violation and the case has not yet been adjudicated Chapter 1203(5)B21) allows denial of an operators license based on pending charges when the offense substantially relates to the circumstances of the licensed activity

Committed to Excellence

Page 3 wwwspartapdcom

Citations amp Arrests

Traffic 181 Non-Traffic 150

Speed Related 20 Bail Jumping 18 Traffic Sign amp Signals 17 Battery 3 Drivers License Violations 45 Battery to a Police Officer 2 Vehicle Registration 13 Burglary 0 OMVWIBAC 27 Disorderly Conduct 20 Insurance 38 ObstructingResisting 5 Seat Belts 7 Drug Related 22 All Others 14 Theft 9

Motor Vehicle Theft 1 Underage Drinking 12 Curfew 8 Truancy 2 Other48

Chiefrsquos Report

The Departments recruitment process continued in September and included physical agility testing and a written exam for the candidates 17 applicants passed both phases and were interviewed by two separate panels of PD employees The panel recommended 8 of the 17 be interviewed by the Police Commission which will occur in mid-October Alcohol compliance checks were conducted on all 27 licensed establishments in the City Were pleased to report that 22 businesses refused to sell to the underage persons The 5 establishments that did sell were cited for the violation Chief Kass and Detective Meyers presented at a Community Wide Drug Awareness Forum hosted by the Monroe County Safe Communities Coalition They discussed current drug trends in the community and offered advice on what residents could do if they suspected drug usage in family members or in their neighborhood Training

Officer Nelson attended the Crime Information Bureau Training Conference Officer Nelson amp Sgt Ames were recertified as TASER instructors Sgt Ames completed a 3 week Leadership in Police Organizations course Officer Johnson was trained in the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) SRO Seubert attended the Juvenile Officer Training Conference

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20122013 Year to Date

Calls for Service

20122013 Year to Date Citations amp Arrests

1174

999

1259 1245

1326

1477 1479

1433

1383

1235

1069 10311121

1107

1198 1188

1409

1362 1395

1435

1258

0200400600800

1000120014001600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

242

166253 269 288 286 282

333

340 352305 295

229

229

259294 362

309325 342

331

050

100150200250300350400

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

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Year to Date Major Crime Comparison

Running Total 20122013

Major Crime Comparison September 20122013

020406080

100120140160180200

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

2946

32 2614

106

188

2814 22

39 35

6

49

125

45

2012

2013

0

5

10

15

20

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

5 5 6

2 3

1816

4

13 4

7

2

5

16

3

2012

2013

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September 2013 Traffic Stops WarningsCitations Comparison

Data does not take into account multiple citations issued on a single stop

Citations50

Warnings50

Traffic Stops

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Traffic Enforcement20

Crash Response2

Follow-Up Actvity22

Suspicious Activity3

Crime4

Reported Activity other than Crime

7

General Calls for Service20

Disturbance6

Animal2 Proactive Policing

14

September 2013 Allocation of Police Services

121 E Oak St Sparta WI

54656

Phone 608-269-3122

Fax 608-269-2156

SpartaPDcom

Sparta Police Department Michael Kass

Chief of Police

October 3 2013

Julie Hanson City Clerk City of Spa rta 201 W Oak St Sparta WI 54656

RE Operator (Bartender) License Application for Samantha Harry

Julie

The Department recommends denial of an Operator (Bartender) license to Samantha Harry at this time On September 20 2013 Ms Harry sold alcoholic beverages to underage persons in violation of state law and City of Sparta municipal code Ms Harry was cited for the violation and the case has not yet been adjudicated Chapter 1203(5)B21) allows denial of an operators license based on pending charges when the offense substantially relates to the circumstances of the licensed activity

Committed to Excellence

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20122013 Year to Date

Calls for Service

20122013 Year to Date Citations amp Arrests

1174

999

1259 1245

1326

1477 1479

1433

1383

1235

1069 10311121

1107

1198 1188

1409

1362 1395

1435

1258

0200400600800

1000120014001600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

242

166253 269 288 286 282

333

340 352305 295

229

229

259294 362

309325 342

331

050

100150200250300350400

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2012

2013

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Year to Date Major Crime Comparison

Running Total 20122013

Major Crime Comparison September 20122013

020406080

100120140160180200

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

2946

32 2614

106

188

2814 22

39 35

6

49

125

45

2012

2013

0

5

10

15

20

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

5 5 6

2 3

1816

4

13 4

7

2

5

16

3

2012

2013

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September 2013 Traffic Stops WarningsCitations Comparison

Data does not take into account multiple citations issued on a single stop

Citations50

Warnings50

Traffic Stops

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Traffic Enforcement20

Crash Response2

Follow-Up Actvity22

Suspicious Activity3

Crime4

Reported Activity other than Crime

7

General Calls for Service20

Disturbance6

Animal2 Proactive Policing

14

September 2013 Allocation of Police Services

121 E Oak St Sparta WI

54656

Phone 608-269-3122

Fax 608-269-2156

SpartaPDcom

Sparta Police Department Michael Kass

Chief of Police

October 3 2013

Julie Hanson City Clerk City of Spa rta 201 W Oak St Sparta WI 54656

RE Operator (Bartender) License Application for Samantha Harry

Julie

The Department recommends denial of an Operator (Bartender) license to Samantha Harry at this time On September 20 2013 Ms Harry sold alcoholic beverages to underage persons in violation of state law and City of Sparta municipal code Ms Harry was cited for the violation and the case has not yet been adjudicated Chapter 1203(5)B21) allows denial of an operators license based on pending charges when the offense substantially relates to the circumstances of the licensed activity

Committed to Excellence

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Year to Date Major Crime Comparison

Running Total 20122013

Major Crime Comparison September 20122013

020406080

100120140160180200

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

2946

32 2614

106

188

2814 22

39 35

6

49

125

45

2012

2013

0

5

10

15

20

Assault Burglary Drug Sex Offense Auto Theft Vandalism Theft Fraud

5 5 6

2 3

1816

4

13 4

7

2

5

16

3

2012

2013

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September 2013 Traffic Stops WarningsCitations Comparison

Data does not take into account multiple citations issued on a single stop

Citations50

Warnings50

Traffic Stops

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Traffic Enforcement20

Crash Response2

Follow-Up Actvity22

Suspicious Activity3

Crime4

Reported Activity other than Crime

7

General Calls for Service20

Disturbance6

Animal2 Proactive Policing

14

September 2013 Allocation of Police Services

121 E Oak St Sparta WI

54656

Phone 608-269-3122

Fax 608-269-2156

SpartaPDcom

Sparta Police Department Michael Kass

Chief of Police

October 3 2013

Julie Hanson City Clerk City of Spa rta 201 W Oak St Sparta WI 54656

RE Operator (Bartender) License Application for Samantha Harry

Julie

The Department recommends denial of an Operator (Bartender) license to Samantha Harry at this time On September 20 2013 Ms Harry sold alcoholic beverages to underage persons in violation of state law and City of Sparta municipal code Ms Harry was cited for the violation and the case has not yet been adjudicated Chapter 1203(5)B21) allows denial of an operators license based on pending charges when the offense substantially relates to the circumstances of the licensed activity

Committed to Excellence

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September 2013 Traffic Stops WarningsCitations Comparison

Data does not take into account multiple citations issued on a single stop

Citations50

Warnings50

Traffic Stops

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Traffic Enforcement20

Crash Response2

Follow-Up Actvity22

Suspicious Activity3

Crime4

Reported Activity other than Crime

7

General Calls for Service20

Disturbance6

Animal2 Proactive Policing

14

September 2013 Allocation of Police Services

121 E Oak St Sparta WI

54656

Phone 608-269-3122

Fax 608-269-2156

SpartaPDcom

Sparta Police Department Michael Kass

Chief of Police

October 3 2013

Julie Hanson City Clerk City of Spa rta 201 W Oak St Sparta WI 54656

RE Operator (Bartender) License Application for Samantha Harry

Julie

The Department recommends denial of an Operator (Bartender) license to Samantha Harry at this time On September 20 2013 Ms Harry sold alcoholic beverages to underage persons in violation of state law and City of Sparta municipal code Ms Harry was cited for the violation and the case has not yet been adjudicated Chapter 1203(5)B21) allows denial of an operators license based on pending charges when the offense substantially relates to the circumstances of the licensed activity

Committed to Excellence

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Traffic Enforcement20

Crash Response2

Follow-Up Actvity22

Suspicious Activity3

Crime4

Reported Activity other than Crime

7

General Calls for Service20

Disturbance6

Animal2 Proactive Policing

14

September 2013 Allocation of Police Services

121 E Oak St Sparta WI

54656

Phone 608-269-3122

Fax 608-269-2156

SpartaPDcom

Sparta Police Department Michael Kass

Chief of Police

October 3 2013

Julie Hanson City Clerk City of Spa rta 201 W Oak St Sparta WI 54656

RE Operator (Bartender) License Application for Samantha Harry

Julie

The Department recommends denial of an Operator (Bartender) license to Samantha Harry at this time On September 20 2013 Ms Harry sold alcoholic beverages to underage persons in violation of state law and City of Sparta municipal code Ms Harry was cited for the violation and the case has not yet been adjudicated Chapter 1203(5)B21) allows denial of an operators license based on pending charges when the offense substantially relates to the circumstances of the licensed activity

Committed to Excellence

121 E Oak St Sparta WI

54656

Phone 608-269-3122

Fax 608-269-2156

SpartaPDcom

Sparta Police Department Michael Kass

Chief of Police

October 3 2013

Julie Hanson City Clerk City of Spa rta 201 W Oak St Sparta WI 54656

RE Operator (Bartender) License Application for Samantha Harry

Julie

The Department recommends denial of an Operator (Bartender) license to Samantha Harry at this time On September 20 2013 Ms Harry sold alcoholic beverages to underage persons in violation of state law and City of Sparta municipal code Ms Harry was cited for the violation and the case has not yet been adjudicated Chapter 1203(5)B21) allows denial of an operators license based on pending charges when the offense substantially relates to the circumstances of the licensed activity

Committed to Excellence

GENERAL GOVERNMENT 122(2) (2) DUTY OF REPORTING The Chief of Police shall turn over at least monthly to

the City Treasurer all fees forfeitures receipts and all other monies received by his department He shall also make annual reports to the Council and all such other reports that are required of him by State laws and City ordinances The Chief of Police shall at the time of making his report to the Council as to the efficiency of the police force number of arrests made and the occasions therefor and such other matters as he shall embody in his reports make and attach to each such report a brief summary or recapitulation showing the number of policemen and their respective salaries total number of arrests made and the occasions therefor and such other matters in brief as he shall deem to be important

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124 COMPTROLLER

(1) The City Administrator shall perform the duties of the Comptroller (Am 655 7202004)

(2) APPLICABLE STATUTE See Sec6209(10) Wis Stats

125 WATER DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT

(1) DUTIES The Water Department Superintendent shall be under the immediate supervision and direction of the Public Works Director subject to general control of the City Council The Superintendent shall perform such duties and have such powers as shall be contained in this Municipal Code particularly Ch 13 Municipal Utilities (Amended 68151172005)

(2) APPLICABLE STATUTES See Sec66068 and 66069 Wis Stats

126 SANITATION SUPERINTENDENT