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NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 13, 2010 - 8:00 A.M.
(or following the Public Protection Committee meeting)
ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMUNITY ROOM
1101 CARMICHAEL ROAD, HUDSON, WISCONSIN
Call to Order
Roll Call
Adoption of Agenda
Date of Next Meeting — November 10, 2010
Old and New Business
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting — September 7th and September 8 2010
1. Emergency Management Report
a. Bill Approval
b. 2011 Budget Review
C. *CDBG Public Hearing Announcement and Committee Participation
2. Emergency Communications Report
a. Bill Approval
b. 2011 Budget Review
Adjourn
NOTE: A quorum of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors (County Board) may be present
at this meeting. Therefore, this notice also serves as notice of a meeting of the County Board for
the purpose of obtaining information relating to subjects listed above for use at future County
Board meetings.
(Items may be taken in different order)
* Additions /Changes /Corrections
Submitted by: Roger Larson, Chair — October 5, 2010; amended October 11, 2010
Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a
County Board meeting.
10/11/2010 8:36 AM
ST. CROIX COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
October 13, 2010
Official Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT: Roger Larson, Steve Hermsen, Roger Rebholz, James Stauffer, Robert
Shearer, Fred Horne and Joe Hurtgen. ABSENT/EXCUSED: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Emergency Communications Director Casey Swetlik, Emergency Management
Coordinator Kristen Sailer, Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting, County Board Chair Daryl
Standafer and Recording Secretary Amy Geurkink.
OTHERS PRESENT: Julie Speer and Dave Ostness
Meeting called to order at 9:03am by Chair Larson.
Motion by Rebholz, 2nd by Hurtgen to adopt the agenda. Carried unanimously.
The next meeting will be held on November 10, 2010 at 8:00am (or following the 7:00am Public
Protection Committee meeting).
Motion by Horne, 2nd by Stauffer to approve the minutes of the September 7 1h and 8th, 2010
Emergency Management Committee meetings.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT:
Review of bills Swetlik presented September 2010 bills in the amount of $3,670.91 and clarified
various expenses. Motion by Horne, 2 " by Hurtgen to approve the bills as presented. Carried
unanimously.
CDBG Public Hearing Announcement and Committee Participation Sailer explained this public
hearing is a CDBG requirement and noted an official group of the county needs to approve the final
application to submit to the State of Wisconsin. Swetlik/Sailer proposed the Emergency Management
Committee be the formal group to approve the application and are requesting volunteers to attend the
public hearing. Rebholz, Larson and Stauffer will attend. Brief discussion regarding public hearing
notification requirements.
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS REPORT:
Review of Bills September 2010 bills in the amount of $9,035.25 were presented and Swetlik
explained various line items. Brief discussion regarding status of the recent purchase of radio interface
equipment (line cards); Swetlik reported the equipment is currently in storage and ready for use.
Motion by Hermsen, 2nd by Hurtgen to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously. Swetlik
reported the current budget is on track.
2011 Budget Review Discussion regarding the 2011 budget concerning the .5 Emergency
Management position. Discussion regarding the previous committee approved the position as part of
the reorganization. Discussion regarding it is not a requirement the position be filled. Discussion
regarding the necessity of the position, priorities, community service, committee authority and budget
factors. Discussion regarding Swetlik's efforts to improve the Emergency Management Department.
Motion by Hermsen, 2 by Shearer to deduct $28,000 (omitting the .5 position) from the 2011
Emergency Management budget. Swetlik noted he defends the .5 position and explained if staff is cut
then the department organization (as approved by the previous committee) may not work. Discussion
regarding obtaining further information/background on this issue; motion by Rebholz, 2nd by Stauffer
to table. Carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:03am.
Steve Hermsen, Secretary
Amy Geurkink, Recording Secretary
Approved November 10, 2010
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