HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Protection 05-11-11 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
MAY 11, 2011— 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 — June 8, 2011
Old and New Business
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting — April 13, 2011
1. Medical Examiner Department Report
a. Review bills and revenue
b. Update policy and procedures
2. Child Support Department Report
a. Review bills
3. District Attorney Department Report
a. Review bills
4. Sheriff /Jail Department Report
a. Review bills
b. Disbursement from Jail Assessment Fund
c. Capital outlay
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 —May 2, 2011
Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a
County Board meeting.
5/2/2011 8:32 AM
ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
May 11, 2011
Official Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT: Roger Larson, James Stauffer, Fred Horne, Karen Meyer, Robert Shearer,
Steve Hermsen and Joe Hurtgen. ABSENT/EXCUSED: None
STAFF PRESENT: Sheriff John Shilts, Chief Deputy Scott Knudson, Accountant/Office Manager
Mary Martell, Patrol Captain Jeff Klatt, Child Support Director Katy Kapaun, Medical Examiner Patty
Schachtner, District Attorney Eric Johnson and Recording Secretary Amy Geurkink.
OTHERS PRESENT: None.
Meeting called to order at 7:00am by Chair Larson. Motion by Hurtgen, 2nd by Horne to adopt the
agenda. Carried unanimously.
The next meeting will be held June 8, 2011 at lam.
Motion by Hermsen, 2nd by Hurtgen to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2011 meeting. Carried
unanimously.
MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT:
Review of Bills Schachtner presented April 2011 bills in the amount of $4,625.00 and outlined the
year -to -date activity /revenue report. Motion by Horne, 2nd by Stauffer to approve the bills as presented.
Carried unanimously. Schachtner noted cremations continue to be on the rise.
Update policy and procedures: Schachtner provided a handout concerning reportable deaths and
described particular cases that must be reported and investigated. Schachtner indicated she will be
conducting in- services at area hospitals and nursing homes to better the understanding of reportable
deaths.
CHILD SUPPORT DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Review of Bills Kapaun presented April 2011 bills in the amount of $1,703.94 and the year to date
budget status report. Motion by Stauffer, 2nd by Shearer to approve the bills as presented. Carried
unanimously.
Kapaun reported last month's collections exceeded one million dollars for the six month in a row and
credited her staff for their hard work during these challenging times. Kapaun reported her department
was awarded a certificate of outstanding achievement from the State of Wisconsin.
Kapaun reported on the budget and summarized they continue the battle to restore funding for Child
Support agencies.
REPORTS OF THE SHERIFF DEPT /JAIL/PATROL CAPTAIN:
Review of Bills Shilts presented April 2011 Jail bills in the amount of $75,487.72 and various
expenses were clarified. Discussion regarding the use of biodegradable towels in the Jail. Motion by
Stauffer, 2nd by Shearer to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
Sheriff Department bills in the amount of $43,075.07 were presented and Shilts clarified expenses
concerning equipping new squad cars and M16 rifle conversion. Motion by Stauffer, 2nd by Hurtgen to
approve. Carried unanimously.
Shilts reported foreclosure sheriff sales are clearly down from a year ago; Martell noted the fee for sale
cancellations will be implemented in June.
Disbursements from the Jail Assessment Fund No report.
Discussion regarding criteria for compensation eligibility under Article 17 of the union contract Shilts
explained he wants to more clearly define contract eligibility so that it is more understandable for
employees, supervisors and the County Board. Shilts presented a draft of the guidelines and reported
he has consulted Corporation Counsel on this issue.
DISTRICT ATTORNEYNICTIM WITNESS REPORT: April 2011 bills in the amount of
$44,204.29 were presented and Johnson clarified various expenses. Motion by Shearer, 2nd by Hurtgen
to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Johnson reported Governor Walker retracted the budget proposal that would have significantly cut
Assistant District Attorneys.
Johnson reported case numbers continue to be high but there are no high profile /high cost cases right
now.
Brief discussion regarding the salary compensation for Assistant District Attorneys; Johnson reported
it is difficult to retain ADA's due to poor salary progression.
Johnson explained various aspects concerning intern programs and summarized the benefits to his
department.
Meeting adjourned at 8:04am.
Steve Hermsen, Secretary
Amy Geurkink, Recording Secretary
Approved June 8, 2011
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