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NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 8, 2008 - 8:30AM
ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
ROOM 1281
1101 CARMICHAEL ROAD
HUDSON, WISCONSIN
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: September 12, 2008
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: November 13, 2008
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Web Browser/Visions Update
2. Bills, Vouchers, Capital Outlay*
3. Motel/Hotel/Travel Expenditures*
4. 2009 Budgets*
5. Mission Statements /Goals*
6. Health and Human Services Diversion Program ** (meeting with HHS Director Fred
Johnson and Supr. Esther Wentz — 8:30am)
7. Medical Examiner — Casey Swetlik
8. Child Support Administrator — Katy Kapaun
a. Convention Report
9. District Attorney Eric Johnson, Victim/Witness Coordinator Ann Gustafson
10. Sheriff Dennis Hillstead, Chief Deputy John Shilts, Patrol Captain Scott Knudson, Jail
Captain Karen Humphrey, Accountant/Office Manager Mary Martell
a. Expenditures: Drug Fund/Confiscated Acct. /Jail Assessment
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: September 19, 2008; amended September 23, 2008
Copies to: County Board office News Media
County Clerk Committee Members
HHS Director Fred Johnson Respective Department Heads
Supr. Esther Wentz
Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a
County Board meeting.
9/23/2008 8:51 AM
ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
October 8, 2008
Official Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Speer, John Borup, Cindy Leonard, Roger Larson and Laura
Gunderson - Tommerdahl. Absent: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Sheriff Dennis Hillstead, Chief Deputy John Shilts, Jail Captain Karen
Humphrey, Accountant /Office Manager Mary Martell, Medical Examiner Casey Swetlik, Child
Support Director Katy Kapaun, District Attorney Eric Johnson, Health and Human Services
Director Fred Johnson, Behavior Health Coordinator Ron Kiesler and Amy Geurkink.
Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting arrived at 8:49am.
OTHERS PRESENT: Supr Esther Wentz. County Board Chair Roger Rebholz arrived at
9:04am.
Meeting called to order at 8:30am by Chair Speer. Motion by Borup, 2nd by Larson to adopt the
agenda. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Borup, 2" d by Leonard to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2008 meeting.
Carried unanimously.
The next regular meeting will be November 13, 2008 at 8:30am and the December meeting will
be on the 11 `l' at 8:30am.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVERSION PROGRAM: Speer commenced
discussion regarding the recent County Board meeting in which Kiesler had commented on non -
utilization of the diversion program/mobile crisis unit. Discussion regarding the decline in
mobilization of the crisis unit and ways in which departments can work together to utilize the
service more efficiently. Johnson reported they conceive the diversion program cannot be
utilized one - hundred percent of the time.
Hillstead provided background of his department's affiliation with the diversion program,
described past cases and outlined aspects why it is not always in the best interest to call upon the
mobile crisis unit. Hillstead expressed concern from the officer's standpoint and described the
challenging decisions his officers face. Discussion regarding liability issues, state statutes which
define law enforcement as the determining factor, adequate public protection vs. costs, alcohol
and drug factors, etc.
Kiesler acknowledged the wonderful things the Sheriff's Department provides for mental health
services and summarized his goal is to provide ways to reduce budget costs through use of the
diversion program. Kiesler described instances in which patients helped by mobile crisis had
shorter hospital stays and summarized the program ought to be looked at more closely and
believes there are more cases that can be diverted. Discussion regarding creating a safety plan
for patients, establishing a relationship and rapport with the individuals and providing options for
treatment.
Kiesler distributed a memo written by Joyce Allen, Director of Bureau of Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Services concerning crisis intervention.
Shilts reported he has had discussions with Johnson and Kiesler and summarized they have
identified some of the problems and misconceptions. Shilts outlined plans for officer education
and stressed the importance of the deputies having a hard copy safety plan in their hands. Shilts
emphasized the liability concern for the department.
Discussion regarding continuing education and communication as necessary goals in order to
make further strides.
Wentz, Kiesler and Johnson left the meeting at 9:20am
REPORTS OF THE SHERIFF DEPT /JAIL /PATROL CAPTAIN: A handout concerning
2009 budget reduction numbers was presented and Hillstead clarified each line item. Hillstead
explained that with the budget cuts last year and again this year the department will likely fall
behind and expressed his concern about providing adequate services for continued public safety.
Hillstead suggested a public referendum ought to be considered regarding what citizens feel are
priority services.
Humphrey provided a handout concerning jail numbers and reported the numbers spike at certain
times but overall it has been quiet. Martell reported she has does not have the September bills to
present at this time but will provide them to the committee members via email.
MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT: Swetlik presented September 2008 Medical Examiner
bills in the amount of $6,475.74 and the year -to -date budget summary and reported there are
three outstanding autopsies. Motion by Borup, 2 nd by Tommerdahl- Gunderson to approve the
bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
Swetlik reported his department has a new intern for the semester, Maggie Haltvick who is a
senior at UW -River Falls; Swetlik indicated he will introduce her at next month's meeting.
Swetlik provided an update with regard to the cancer study indicating death record data has been
recorded and they will soon submit it to the Planning and Zoning Department for geographical
cluster analysis.
CHILD SUPPORT REPORT: Kapaun reported St. Croix County was recently awarded "Child
Support Agency of the Year" citing large collections, debit card program, Clerk of Court project
and overall team spirit as factors for the award. Several staff members were present to
acknowledge and display the plaque; Kapaun credited her staff for their excellent performance.
The committee commended Kapaun and her staff with applause.
Kapaun presented September 2008 bills in the amount of $2,018.08 and clarified some specific
expenses. Kapaun also presented the budget status report and summarized the overall budget is
on track. Motion by Leonard, 2 nd by Borup to approve the bills as presented. Carried
unanimously.
Kapaun reported preliminary results indicate her agency has exceeded performance levels and
will earn the incentive standards for funding allocations.
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Discussion regarding the 2009 budget, the status of staff union decisions and the non -41) case
load.
Gunderson - Tommerdahl left the meeting at 10:18am.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY /VICTIM WITNESS REPORT: Johnson presented September
2008 District Attorney bills in the amount of $2,767.25. Motion by Borup, 2" d by Larson to
approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
Johnson presented a copy of his memo to the Finance Committee concerning the request to cut
an additional $20,000 from his 2009 budget. Johnson expressed his frustration that certain
departments are exempt from budget cuts; Whiting explained where the Finance Committee is at
with the btidget process. Discussion regarding 2009 budget challenges and factors /options.
Johnson summarized there are two high - profile cases on the horizon and reported there will be a
position opening in his department in January as a result of Dave McQuillen's retirement.
Meeting adjourned at 10:59am.
Cindy Leonard, Secretary
Amy Geurkink, Recording Secretary
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