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PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
November 9, 2012 8:00 AM
County Board Room - Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dave Ostness Supervisor Present
Roger Larson Chair Present
Ron Kiesler Vice Chair Present
Andy Brinkman Secretary Present
Joe Hurtgen Supervisor Present
Others Present: County Board Chairman, Daryl Standafer, Administrator Patrick Thompson,
Finance Director Tabatha Hansen, Chief Deputy Scott Knudson, Emergency Support Services
Director Casey Swetlik, Corporation Counsel Don Gillen and meeting organizer Janet Smith.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 12, 2012 8:00 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Reports
Finance Director Hansen reviewed the Financial report. The report period is through
September 2012. A column was added to the report comparing overall budget status
between the same reporting period of 2011 and 2012. Discussion.
2. Emergency Management Plans/Updates
Director Swetlik outlined the purpose and status of the All Hazards Mitigation Plan, the
Emergency Operation Plan (EOP), the COOP/COG plans. Discussion.
3. Emergency Management NIMS
Director Swetlik briefly explained the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to
the committee. There will be an Elected Official Training on Saturday, December 1,
2012, an announcement with be forthcoming. Discussion.
4. MABAS
Director Swetlik explained the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS). The system is
primarily for Fire Services and the sharing of resources during large scale events.
5. Emergency Preparedness Specialist - Info
Director Swetlik informed the committee on how the Emergency Preparedness Specialist
position was created through a joint effort with Emergency Support Services and Public
Health. This contract position is 100% grant funded. The position works with
preparedness planning for Public Health, public outreach and has implemented a Medical
Reserve Corps (MRC) chapter for St. Croix County. Discussion.
6. Status of Emergency Management/Communications Committee
Administrator Thompson explained during the County Board By-Law update it was
decided to have the Public Protection Committee act as the Emergency
Management/Emergency Communications Committee. Director Swetlik informed the
committee ESS staff attend Fire Association, Law Enforcement Chief's and other First
Responder meetings on a regular basis.
7. Process for Requesting Agenda Items
Administrator Thompson reminded the committee that the committee Chairperson is
responsible for creating agenda items. If members want something on the agenda the
proper workflow is to speak with the Chair and if the item is approved, the Chair will
forward to the meeting organizer.
County Board Chair Daryl Standafer noted this meeting has been 45 minutes in length
and there have not been any action items presented. There has been an exchange of
information but there was not a need for a formal committee meeting. Discussion.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
There are no announcements or correspondence to report.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 AM.
Respectfully Submitted: Janet Smith
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Friday, December 14, 2012