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Commissioner Ken Sweeney was elected vice chair after a voice vote. The transcript records the membership responding “Aye” when the motion was called; no roll‑call tally was recorded.

The commission moved to schedule a follow‑up meeting to finalize permit checks and volunteer roles. A motion to meet at 5:30 p.m. on July 23 carried by voice vote; commissioners signed up to assist with permit checking and operational tasks before the fair.

Why it matters: timely leadership and a pre‑fair operational meeting help coordinate vendor compliance checks, staffing and logistics in advance of the event.

What was decided and what remains: the vice‑chair position is filled by Ken Sweeney; the commission set a July 23, 5:30 p.m. meeting to review operations and assign volunteers. No other procedural votes were recorded. The commission adjourned at approximately 6:15 p.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fair Commission Meeting 5-14-2025 - 5:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Fair Commission elected Ken Sweeney as vice chair and set a pre‑fair meeting for July 23 at 5:30 p.m. to review operations and volunteer assignments.","taxTitle","Franklin City, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",55414,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6240350,"Commission reviews vendor rules, mobile‑selling ban and vendor fees ahead of fair",325,2027000,2352000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3322698-4bc5f31601bb510490620ab9b0e5119c&start=2027&end=2352","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3322698-4bc5f31601bb510490620ab9b0e5119c/thumbnail_2027000.jpg","/articles/6240350/Franklin-City/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Commission-reviews-vendor-rules-mobileselling-ban-and-vendor-fees-ahead-of-fair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240350-289fc51764fc83b893fbd4e89c4c20cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1774961637&Signature=knV06PArtqXEyC8YvgDLMuhe7fNrQ-2VhAUYxQa9~xJW9DeQxQiqN20qQivg97sya~JBmZ5zdxc4v2mlRekyJnVwTTp2Vzsy278OI39Bry5-p-usv-895sh5JRWgPvrqTi~gIs2vGTpXHrruqyt4Vvmu5gQ3MoB2EBYsBvAj9yLDd4CPpkZWK0eL16d8ylWjXYBAf-jPYdzCgio5MnV-1TOAh4iFmbZPJdJbONtow3~Sl7YKjKl0KPhOUkDPJrJ5YW2jOZKhckIeJEx-7EJRyAvO28E2aT7asXgYih77FNCrN~vxEYerK3g9Q~w5gKE1mGTLV8d0dIoErltmMjl0bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin City’s Fair Commission reviewed vendor rules and permit details for the upcoming Saint Martin's Labor Day Fair, emphasizing clearer enforcement language for mobile selling, the handling of a $10 background‑check charge and state exemptions for home‑baked goods.

Why it matters: vendor rules and fees govern who may sell at the fair, how the city enforces safety and health standards, and how costs are allocated between vendors, landowners and the city.

Key points discussed included: the commission will make the prohibition on “mobile selling, traveling or advertising” more prominent in the rules so enforcement is clearer; the $10 background check fee will be charged separately rather than absorbed by the general permit fee going forward; a $100 late registration fee was reaffirmed; and the previously adopted 7 a.m. start time for the fair will be used this year.

On home‑prepared foods, staff said the commission added the phrase “except those exempted by the State of Wisconsin” after a court ruling that allows sale of shelf‑stable home‑baked goods at events. Staff clarified that potentially hazardous items such as cheesecakes and cream‑filled items remain prohibited without appropriate licensing.

Sanitation and contractor availability were also part of the rules discussion. Commissioners said the long‑time porta‑potty vendor is winding down and that the city faced higher sanitation costs this year because the new provider must empty more units and charge higher rates. Staff said they exhausted outreach to multiple providers and found a limited pool willing to serve the fair footprint daily.

Enforcement and venue complexity: commissioners noted the fair’s dispersed footprint—vendor lots are on private property across downtown—makes enforcement harder than at an enclosed fairground. Vendors must obtain both a city permit and permission from the landowner for a specific spot; commissioners said rents charged by private landowners for prime central locations remain a major cost for vendors.

Actions and next steps: staff will emphasize the mobile‑selling prohibition in the rules text, make the $10 vendor background check charge explicit on permit materials and confirm whether restaurants that serve food outside must also keep interiors open. No new fees beyond the late fee were adopted at the meeting; staff said they will publish the clarified rules and make background checks available online for future permit cycles.

Quotes from the meeting: a commissioner noted, “Rule 12 has the sale or offering of dogs is prohibited,” citing the rule governing pet sales at the fair; staff confirmed the rule and discussed enforcement as a police matter when violations occur.

The commission scheduled a follow‑up meeting and volunteers to assist with permit checks before the fair; specific enforcement protocols will be finalized once staff confirms legal and building‑code interpretations.","The Fair Commission discussed permit changes, background‑check fees, mobile‑selling prohibitions, home‑baker exemptions and rising sanitation costs; staff was directed to clarify wording and fee handling for 2025 operations.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6240354,"Fair commissioners press for staff-cost review after years of deficits",845,118000,963000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3322698-4bc5f31601bb510490620ab9b0e5119c&start=118&end=963","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3322698-4bc5f31601bb510490620ab9b0e5119c/thumbnail_118000.jpg","/articles/6240354/Franklin-City/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Fair-commissioners-press-for-staff-cost-review-after-years-of-deficits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240354-f13eeab02469de0a0635ad98924c46f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1774961637&Signature=lmtRjWrU0LFIPIgh5gf4115zTI29A8cfXFrDQ3KvbiRVAUEzJndQB~hj9sSaRal8DXvChOv3G4H2WpstN8Aa6haPwTg0gEJ6rvkhldl-jUyXNlEr71sAje53Z1ZP~aJAQuEwpADI0YFQ~6koI8IHTUDkozFMBKJzm-7YbkTw7gGL0iSuwasqeBLsibdGxbQDp9w6ik4nAIWhmkUpQx7~Q3uiaSC5EDbcYyCDQYYnsY7aSlRQ4BOkqbHCc4N0xSno3lL6QKN46qdLCztP88O1eepiY7D9meFo3g922s9bWaeqigylDNvwR-9MW-nAhBgCc7HBOAmhZ32l8O3JwDNICA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin City Fair Commission members on Wednesday discussed rising personnel and sanitation costs tied to the Saint Martin's Labor Day Fair and asked department leaders for data to justify ongoing staffing levels.

Commissioners and staff framed the discussion as an effort to reduce the fair’s annual net cost to the city. “Every time somebody steps foot on the fair footprint, they’re on overtime. That is absolute absurdity,” Fair Commission member John Trudeau said, urging a review of police, fire and public works staffing and overtime practices.

The commission’s packet shows recurring deficits in recent years, speakers said. City staff present said the city contributed roughly $41,000 most recently to offset a remaining $4,000 shortfall. Commissioners noted personnel services have increased sharply over the past decade and now represent the largest single expense line.

Why it matters: personnel and public-safety staffing drive most of the fair’s cost. Commissioners said reducing overtime and changing deployment patterns could shrink the budget gap without cutting core safety services.

Details and proposals discussed included: asking police, fire and DPW chiefs for a written “staff reduction plan” that preserves public-safety coverage while lowering overtime; replacing a staffed command trailer with a first‑aid tent or a smaller footprint where practical; and changing how officers are posted so fewer staff are on overtime for the fair’s full open‑to‑close period. Trudeau suggested splitting patrols so officers walk and rotate instead of staying stationary at barricades, and to rely more on cement barricades and lower‑cost approaches for perimeter control where safe.

Commissioners repeatedly asked for after‑action data to support any staffing reductions: counts of calls for service, types of medical calls, transports, arrests or citations, and other metrics that show how much active response work occurred versus passive presence. “We need to be data driven,” Trudeau said. Several members requested a historical comparison of personnel costs over at least 10 years to show when and how the cost shift occurred.

Sanitation costs also drew scrutiny. Commissioners noted sanitation expenditures have risen by more than $6,000 over the last decade and that the vendor who historically provided porta‑potty service is scaling back; staff said finding reliable contractors that will empty units daily has become harder and that contract changes this year increased costs.

What the commission directed and what remains pending: commissioners asked staff to compile the requested data and to obtain staff‑reduction plans from department heads for review. No ordinance, budget amendment or binding vote changing fair staffing or vendor contracts was adopted at the meeting. Members also discussed tradeoffs—public safety versus cost—and emphasized that any reductions must not compromise emergency response.

Commissioners said change could include revising how the city staffs barricades and reconsidering whether fully staffed trailers and a dedicated on‑site dispatcher are needed for the current fair footprint. They also asked staff to check mutual‑aid practices with Milwaukee County and to confirm historical arrangements for sheriff presence.

The commission plans to review the department responses in a future meeting before making formal budget or policy changes.","Members of the Franklin City Fair Commission discussed rising personnel and sanitation costs for the Saint Martin's Labor Day Fair, urged data-driven after‑action reporting and asked department chiefs for staff‑reduction plans to lower overtime expenses.","actionData","errors"]

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