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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubstance Abuse 03-24-10 w y NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY — MARCH 24, 2010 — 3:00 P.M. ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER — ROOM 1281 1101 CARMICHAEL ROAD, HUDSON WI 54016 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING — February 24, 2010 DATE OF NEXT MEETING: To be determined OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Speaker (tentative) 2. Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Update 3. Reports a. Drug Court Report b. Open Door Rescue Mission - Tom Hennes c. MADAM d. Other reports 4. Alcohol and Drug Information Update 5. Dates and Times of Future Meetings ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) ** Additions /Changes /Corrections Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a County Board meeting. 3/19/2010 8:40 AM ST. CROIX COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY — MARCH 24, 2010 — 3:00 P.M. MINUTES ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER — ROOM 1281 1101 CARMICHAEL ROAD, HUDSON WI 54016 CALL TO ORDER Esther Wentz called meeting to order at 3:05 ROLL CALL: Supervisors Wentz, Rebholz, Kolbe. (Quorum) Gail Colligan, Steve Kirt, Joan Chamberlin, Eric Johnson DA, Sheriff Hillstead, Officer Briggs, Dana Krachenbuhl, Katie Johnson, Ridelle Pechhach, Carl Waskosky, Troy Jensen, Tom Hennes and Joan Sprain Guests: Bob Albright, Nick Brabec APPROVAL OF Agenda: Ken Kolbe moved to adopt the agenda & Roger Rebholz seconded. Approval MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING — February 24, 2010 No minutes were sent out so this was tabled until the April meeting. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: April 29 3 PM OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Speaker Nick Brabec former meth user shared his story and answered questions regarding his experience and ways we might help youth. 2. Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Update- Steve Kirt reported the court is up and running. There are 2 active participants, and 1 pending. One participant is doing well and mom appreciates support. Other is not doing so well. 4 th person beginning interview process. Not like adult court. Drugs do not have to be the issue. 3. Reports a. Drug Court Report- Joan Chamberlin AODA Counselor, reported on Drug Court graduation last week. 2 graduated. There have been 13 to 14 that have graduated. Joan Sprain reported that Amber is on the planning committee for WATCA Conference in Eau Claire. She invited UWEX to exhibit. b. Open Door Rescue Mission - Tom Hennes reported they have a 4 bedroom home that may be available and it looks like will get approval., Tom has one person in his home. c. MADAM -No report h d. Other reports 4. Alcohol and Drug Information Update: Doug Briggs reported that the Tavern League- voted to support YSB program. Wants to meet with school superintendents to see how program is working. Esther reported on her positive discussion with the Bremer Foundation. Joan Chamberlin reported on town hall meeting on Underage Drinking on April 20`" at WITC from 6:30 -8:30 and handed out a flyer. It will begin with data about St. Croix Co., laws, and resources like Parents Who Host, Youth Service Bureau, SAFE and UWEX parenting programs. There will be a radio program, news releases and efforts in the schools to promote the program. Gail Colligan reported on Operation Prom, April 19'' at Somerset High School parking lot. They will enact an underage drinking crash site. Esther reported on the Saturday Health & Wellness Expo at WITC from 9:00- 1:00 PM New Richmond sponsored by ADRC. Joan Sprain reported that the parenting class Strengthening Families 10 -14 will be in Baldwin at the UWEX Office The intern with St. Croix Restorative Justice Program wants to connect with Juvenile Treatment Court. Bob Albright, Town of Warren, talked about a suspected meth lab in Warren. He has 3 contaminated wells already and is concerned about toxic waste from neighbor. Would like to see if county could investigate. Sheriff reported that a search warrant has been executed in the past. 5. Dates and Times of Future Meetings Thursday April 29` 3:00 PM Esther shared that the County Board elections are approaching and there could be some changes. Everyone thanked to Esther for her leadership. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned 4:24. Respectfully submitted, Joan Sprain r .� t` ���U U