HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Protection 10-13-10 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 13, 2010 — 7:00 A.M.
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 22, 2010 (special meeting)
1. Medical Examiner Department Report
a. Bill Approval
b. 2011 Budget
c. Chief Medical Examiner Resignation
d. Restructure Proposal for Medical Examiner Department
2. Child Support Department Report
a. Review Bills
b. 2011 Budget
3. District Attorney Department Report
a. Review Bills
b. 2011 Budget
4. Sheriff/Jail Department Report
a. Review Bills
b. Disbursement from Jail Assessment Fund
c. Capital Outlay
d. 2011 Budget
e. *Approval to begin process to fill future vacant Chief Deputy position
* Review of e ility and ne o s ip r
Adjourn
NOTE: The Public Protection Committee may recess to meet as the Emergency Management
Committee. At the conclusion of the Emergency Management Committee meeting, the Public
Protection Committee meeting will resume.
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
Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a
County Board meeting.
10/8/2010 8:53 AM
ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
October 13, 2010
Official Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT: Roger Larson, Fred Horne, Steve Hermsen, Roger Rebholz, Joe Hurtgen,
Robert Shearer and James Stauffer. ABSENT/EXCUSED: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Sheriff Dennis Hillstead, Chief Deputy John Shilts, Patrol Captain Scott
Knudson, Jail Captain Karen Humphrey, Accountant/Office Manager Mary Martell, Medical Examiner
Casey Swetlik, District Attorney Eric Johnson, Human Resources Administrator Tammy Funk, County
Board Chair Daryl Standafer and Recording Secretary Amy Geurkink. Administrative Coordinator
Chuck Whiting arrived at 7:11 am.
OTHERS PRESENT: Julie Speer
Meeting called to order at 7:00am by Chair Larson. Motion by Horne, 2nd by Stauffer to adopt the
agenda. Carried unanimously.
The next meeting will be held November 10, 2010 at lam.
Motion by Stauffer, 2 by Horne to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2010 meeting. Carried
unanimously.
MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT:
Review of Bills
Swetlik presented September 2010 bills in the amount of $10,506.00 and clarified various expenses.
Motion by Horne, 2nd by Stauffer to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously. Swetlik
presented the calls for service and the current budget summary and explained cost factors concerning
autopsy /toxicology reports.
Chief Medical Examiner Resignation/Re- Structure Proposal for Medical Examiner Department:
Funk reported the Medical Examiner position has been advertised. Discussion regarding benefits of
having a full -time Medical Examiner, salary figures, number of deputy hours and elements of revenue.
Discussion regarding the possibility of combining the duties of the Medical Examiner with that of the
forthcoming position in Emergency Services.
Discussion regarding the history of the Medical Examiner's office and previously elected coroners.
Discussion regarding what the committee expects from the Medical Examiner position and aspects of
contract negotiation.
Discussion regarding application review; Larson, Shearer and Stauffer will review. Brief discussion
regarding the hiring process and County Board approval.
DISTRICT ATTORNEYNICTIM WITNESS REPORT:
Review of Bills Johnson presented September 2010 bills in the amount of $43,389.64 and clarified
various expenses. Motion by Horne, 2 by Stauffer to approve the bills as presented. Carried
unanimously.
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Johnson reported a long -time Assistant District Attorney is retiring and over forty applications have
been received for the position.
Johnson reported the 2010 Stop Drugs Ceremony will take place on November 29` and described
aspects of the Stop Drugs poster contest. Johnson reported he has lined up a guest speaker from
Hazelden for the ceremony.
CHILD SUPPORT DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Review of Bills Kapaun presented September 2010 bills in the amount of $2,006.31 and provided the
budget status report. Brief discussion regarding conference attendance vs. utilizing web -based
training. Motion by Shearer, 2 by Hermsen to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
Kapaun reported over $980,000 in collections for the month of September and noted an improvement
in delinquent accounts. Kapaun noted performance levels remain high and credited her staff for their
continued excellent work in these tough economic times.
Kapaun reported the state is cutting funding and indicated funds allocated to St. Croix County will
essentially be cut in half.
Brief discussion regarding paternity case load.
REPORTS OF THE SHERIFF DEPT /JAIL /PATROL CAPTAIN:
Review of Bills Hillstead presented September Jail bills in the amount of $52,774.57. Motion by
Horne, 2nd by Rebholz to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
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p.tember Sheriff Department bills in the amount of $59,822.26 were presented. Motion by Rebholz,
2 by Hermsen to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
Hillstead reported the current budget is in good shape and indicated he expects to meet budget at the
end of the year.
Discussion regarding process service charges. Hillstead cited the base fee, number of attempts and
mileage fees are factors contributing to a wide range of charges.
Martell provided a handout concerning foreclosure numbers per municipality; Hillstead/Martell
reported the numbers remain high and real estate developers are especially being hit hard.
Hillstead reported the 2011 budget will be problematic concerning squad purchases and indicated he
may seek committee approval next month to move a line item in the current budget for the purchase of
a 2010 squad. Discussion regarding squad replacement rotation, mileage factors, options for selling
used squads and cost of implementing equipment into the new squads.
Brief discussion regarding the meal contract for the Jail; Humphrey explained it goes out for bids every
three years and indicated they have three to four main suppliers.
Discussion regarding disposal of outdated/unused prescription medications; Hillstead reported they are
in the process of getting drop boxes in all police departments that provide 24 -hour access.
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Humphrey reported the numbers are up a bit in the Jail but the average population remains at a low
level.
Martell reported she is working with the state to implement an e- referral system for submitting reports
electronically to the District Attorney.
Hillstead reported they have been denied the COPS grant; Knudson reported they are anticipating an
underage alcohol grant. Discussion regarding cooperation level between county law enforcement and
surrounding agencies.
Approval to begin process to fill future vacant Chief Deputy position Hillstead reported current Chief
Deputy Shilts will likely be elected to the office of Sheriff in November and indicated he would like to
advertise as soon as possible for the Chief Deputy position. Hillstead/Shilts noted having a qualified
person in the position of Chief Deputy is invaluable. Brief discussion regarding scope of advertising.
Motion by Horne, 2 nd by Shearer to approve beginning the process to fill the position. Discussion
regarding the position titles of "Chief Deputy" and "Under Sheriff'. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:03a.m.
Steve Hermsen, Secretary
Amy Geurkink, Recording Secretary
Approved November 10, 2010
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