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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Protection 04-11-08 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE APRIL 11 * *, 2008 - 8:30AM ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ROOM 121.6 ** 1101 CARNIICHAEL ROAD HUDSON, WISCONSIN CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING — March 7, 2008 DATE OF NEXT MEETING — May 9, 2008 OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Web Browser/Visions Update 2. Bills, Vouchers, Capital Outlay* 3. Storage Facility* 4. Motel/Hotel/Travel Expenditures* 5. Medical Examiner — Casey Swetlik 6. Child Support Administrator — Katy Kapaun a. Closed Session per WI Stat. 19.85(1)(c) for the performance evaluation of an employee, the Child Support Administrator. Reconvene in open session. 7. District Attorney Eric Johnson, Victim/Witness Coordinator Ann Gustafson 8. Sheriff Dennis Hillstead, Chief Deputy John Shilts, Patrol Captain Mike Winberg, Jail Captain Karen Humphrey, Accountant/Office Manager Mary Martell a. Expenditures: Drug Fund/Confiscated Acct. /Jail Assessment b. Rifle Range Update C. * * Brown, Oconto and Langlade County Resolutions — Probation and parole holds reimbursement d. Dispensing Medications to Inmates e. Jail Policies 9. Survey Analysis Report 10. Collection of Fines ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) * These items may be heard by each Department ** Additions /Changes /Corrections Submitted by: Julie Speer Date: March 24, 2008; Amended Apri 12, 2008; Amended April 7, 2008 Copies to: County Board office News Media County Clerk Committee Members Respective Department Heads Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a County Board meeting. 4/7/2008 8:32 AM ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEETING April 11, 2008 Official Minutes MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Speer, Denise Gunderson, John Mortensen and John Borup. Absent: Chuck Mehls. STAFF PRESENT: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting, Sheriff Dennis Hillstead, Chief Deputy John Shilts, Accountant /Office Manager Mary Martell, Medical Examiner Casey Swetlik, District Attorney Eric Johnson, Child Support Director Katy Kapaun and Amy Geurkink. OTHERS PRESENT: None. Meeting called to order at 8:27am by Chairperson Speer. Motion by Gunderson, 2nd by Mortensen to adopt the agenda. Carried unanimously. The next regular meeting will be May 9, 2008 at 8:30am. Motion by Gunderson, 2nd by Mortensen to approve the minutes of March 7, 2008. Carried unanimously. MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT: Swetlik presented March Medical Examiner bills in the amount of $2,173.58. Motion by Gunderson, 2 by Mortensen to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously ( Borup not present for this motion). Swetlik presented the year -to -date budget summary and summarized the department is below the anticipated budget amount. Swetlik presented a handout concerning a proposal to rent a garage facility in New Richmond. Swetlik explained the facility would provide secure storage for the Medical Examiner van. Discussion regarding inventory inside the van, insurance coverage, length of lease and funds to cover rent. Motion by Borup, 2nd by Gunderson to approve rental of the garage facility. Carried unanimously. Swetlik reported he would like to recognize the River Falls ambulance service as they donated a cot for the Medical Examiner van; Swetlik indicated the estimated cost savings from the donation is $1,500. Swetlik thanked Denise Gunderson who will no longer be serving as a committee member for her excellent work and thanked the committee members for their support. CHILD SUPPORT REPORT: Child Support Director Katy Kapaun presented March bills in the amount of $2,476.12. Motion by Gunderson, 2nd by Borup to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously. Kapaun provided the 2007 reconciled financial report and the 2008 budget status report. Kapaun provided an update and described aspects of the call center. Kapaun reported department collections last month were over one million dollars and indicated this is the third consecutive month of reaching /exceeding that figure. Discussion regarding amount from tax intercept. Kapaun reported the program regarding recovery of birth costs has been suspended and they are working toward resolving that issue. Discussion regarding the Child Support Director evaluation; the report is finalized and a copy has been distributed to Kapaun, all committee members and the personnel file. DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Speer read a letter concerning a Voca Grant in the amount of $37,416.89. Johnson presented March 2008 District Attorney bills in the amount of $1,482.51 and the 2008 budget status report. Motion by Gunderson, 2 nd by Borup to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously. Johnson explained effects of the decreases in state funding on his department. Johnson reported a recent sexual assault trial is an example of law enforcement challenges with the Apple River Campground. Johnson also reported on a recent shaken baby case and described the sentence as one of the tougher sentences. Johnson thanked Gunderson for her excellent work with the Public Protection Committee as well as with the Drug Court. REPORTS OF THE SHERIFF DEPT /JAIL /PATROL CAPTAIN: March 2008 Jail bills in the amount of $80,097.97 were presented. Motion by Gunderson, 2 nd by Borup to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously. Hillstead explained Humphrey is at a district meeting in Eau Claire. Sheriff Department bills for the month of March 2008 in the amount of $253,261.00 were presented. Motion by Borup, 2 nd by Mortensen to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously. Discussion regarding costs associated with new squad cars, vehicle servicing and laptops in the squads; Hillstead explained the computers are funded mostly by grant money. Discussion regarding tow bill reimbursement and towing company rotation; Martell clarified the cost /reimbursement. Discussion regarding income from telephone use; Hillstead described aspects of calling card programs. Hillstead presented a letter he received from an inmate and noted the programs offered through the jail have had a positive impact on the individual. Hillstead reported three inmates are on electronic monitoring and the department is looking at a new program that provides GPS tracking and drug and alcohol testing. Hillstead /Shilts reported they are in the process of hiring patrol positions. Discussion regarding the resolution concerning probation and parole holds; the following resolution was presented: "Resolution Requesting the State of Wisconsin to Increase Reimbursement Payments Made by the Department of Corrections for State Probation and Parole Prisoners Held in County Jails ". Motion by Mortensen, 2 nd by Gunderson to approve the resolution as presented. Carried unanimously. The committee members signed the resolution and it will presented for approval at the April 15, 2008 County Board meeting. -2- W Brief discussion regarding another Raboin complaint and it being a continuing issue. Shilts reported the department is requesting committee approval for up to $1,100 from the jail assessment fund for flooring with regard to the pod remodeling project. Motion by Gunderson, 2 nd by Borup to approve the request. Carried unanimously. Shilts reported they have yet to find property for a rifle range and research continues. Shilts described aspects of a modular shooting range; discussion regarding noise level, partnering with other counties, liability issues, etc. Discussion regarding inmate medications and issues involved with medications prescribed by outside doctors. Martell reported on recycling costs involved with electronic equipment and the budget effects. Discussion regarding possible water contamination caused by the flushing of expired/unwanted prescription drug medications; Hillstead reported they are looking into a grant program for prescription recycling. Discussion regarding "Pharm" parties; Hillstead indicated it is a new party trend among young people. Hillstead reported they are looking into specialized in -house training set up through Veterans Services concerning war veterans coming back from overseas. Hillstead reported he appreciates the committee support from Mehls and Gunderson thanked Gunderson for her service. SURVEY ANALYSIS REPORT: Brief discussion regarding tabling the survey issue until after implementation of the new County Board. Hillstead/Shilts reported the department will implement recognition awards to employees for significant work performed outside their job descriptions. Speer reported she received a DVD from Highway Commissioner Ramberg concerning a motivational speech entitled: "If You Can't Stand Up -Stand Out" by Mike Schlappi and offered it to any individual or department that may be interested in viewing it. COLLECTION OF FINES OPTIONS: No discussion. Meeting adjourned at 10:43am. John Borup, Secretary Amy Geurkink, Recording Secretary APP1WVci1 9, 2006 -3-