HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Protection 06-08-11 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
JUNE 8, 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 — July 13, 2011
Old and New Business
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting — May 11, 2011
1. Medical Examiner Department Report
a. Review bills and revenue
b. New Richmond Police Dept/New Richmond High School Project
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 — June 1, 2011
Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a
County Board meeting.
5/31/2011 4:24 PM
ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
June 8, 2011
Official Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT: Roger Larson, James Stauffer, Fred Horne, Steve Hermsen and Joe
Hurtgen. ABSENVEXCUSED: Karen Meyer and Robert Shearer
STAFF PRESENT: Medical Examiner Patty Schachtner, Child Support Director Katy Kapaun,
District Attorney Eric Johnson, Sheriff John Shilts, Patrol Captain Jeff Klatt Accountant/Office
Manager Mary Martell, Jail Captain Karen Humphrey, County Board Chair Daryl Standafer, County
Administrator Patrick Thompson 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 July 13, 2011 at lam.
Motion by Hermsen, 2nd by Hurtgen to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2011 meeting. Carried
unanimously.
MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT:
Review of Bills Schachtner presented May 2011 bills in the amount of $2,400.00 and outlined the
year -to -date activity /revenue report. Motion by Hermsen, 2nd by Horne to approve the bills as
presented. Carried unanimously.
New Richmond Police Dept/New Richmond High School Project: Schachtner reported a student
group is making a Public Service Announcement regarding choices and consequences and they have
asked Schachtner to participate along with several other agencies and businesses. Schachtner noted a
grant is covering all the expenses.
Schachtner reported the state lab is now at a 10 -month minimum for issuing death certificates versus
what was previously a six -week wait. Discussion regarding the hardships created with the long wait
and looking into other options.
Schachtner reported she will be attending training regarding proper classification for death certificates;
brief discussion regarding what is considered a traffic fatality, etc.
Schachtner provided an update concerning suicide prevention and reported studies show kids respond
favorably to speakers /education on this subject.
CHILD SUPPORT DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Review of Bills Kapaun presented May 2011 bills in the amount of $1,634.57 and the year to date
budget status report. Motion by Stauffer, 2nd by Hermsen to approve the bills as presented. Carried
unanimously. Discussion regarding the upcoming budget process and whether there is a potential for
decrease; Kapaun responded it depends on state funding.
Kapaun reported collections exceeded one - million dollars for the month of May.
Discussion regarding the various methods of collection, cases resulting in no response and at what
point the decision is made to stop attempts. Discussion regarding cost of repeated attempts, court
procedure costs and public assistance, etc.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY/VICTIM WITNESS REPORT:
May 2011 bills in the amount of $1,945.41 were presented and Johnson clarified various expenses.
Motion by Hermsen, 2nd by Stauffer to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
Johnson reported Governor Walker retracted the proposal that would have had cut Assistant DA hours.
Johnson reported an intern is conducting a study on diversion programs and he will provide the
committee with the results.
Johnson reported they are scrambling to find another grant to fund 40% of one of the Victim Witness
positions.
Johnson introduced Molly Dorrance, a second -year law student and the summer intern for twelve
weeks. Dorrance provided a brief overview of her education and work experience.
REPORTS OF THE SHERIFF DEPT /JAIL/PATROL CAPTAIN:
Review of Bills Shilts presented May 2011 Jail bills in the amount of $45,314.06. Motion by
Stauffer, 2nd by Hermsen to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
May 2011 Sheriff Department bills in the amount of $80,647.31 were presented and Shilts clarified
expenses concerning squad car purchase and officer uniforms. Motion by Hermsen, 2nd by Horne to
approve. Carried unanimously.
Shilts reported foreclosure sales are down and noted they see numerous sale cancellations. Martell
explained aspects of the work involved with foreclosures, noting the frequent on /off again status of
some properties. Brief discussion regarding civil process.
Shilts presented an authorization to exceed hotel expense concerning an officer who attended training.
Motion by Horne, 2nd by Stauffer to approve. Carried unanimously.
Shilts presented a request for mileage reimbursement concerning an employee who attended jail
certification training. Shilts explained the request is from March so the Finance Department requires
committee approval. Motion by Horne, 2nd by Hermsen to approve. Carried unanimously.
Shilts reported Building Services Director Tobin and an engineer have indicated the grinders are not a
practical solution for the sewer system in the Jail. Shilts noted they are considering other options and
will report back to the committee.
Shilts provided an update on staff levels; Humphrey reported they have conducted hiring interviews.
Brief discussion regarding the low Jail population.
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Shilts reported he is conducting a study and may bring forth a resolution to lower the cost of housing
out -of- county inmates in order to be more competitive with nearby counties. Shilts noted other fees
may need to be adjusted as well.
Shilts/Humphrey welcomed the committee to take a tour of the jail. .
Disbursements from the Jail Assessment Fund No report.
Meeting adjourned at 8:26am.
Steve Hermsen, Secretary
Amy Geurkink, Recording Secretary
Approved August 10, 2011
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