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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-2013 Public Protection Minutes MINUTES PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE May 10, 2013 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 Excused Roger Larson Chair Present Ron Kiesler Vice Chair Present Andy Brinkman Secretary Present Joe Hurtgen Supervisor Excused Others Present: County Administrator Patrick Thompson, Chief Deputy Scott Knudson, Emergency Support Services Director Casey Swetlik, Assistant Finance Director Bob Mittet, Sheriff John Shilts, Management Analyst Kristen Ziliak, Human Resources Director Tammy Funk and meeting organizer Janet Smith. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 12, 2013 8:00 AM Minutes were accepted as presented. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT* No comments offered. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Financial Reports Bob Mittet, Assistant Finance Director reviewed the March 2013 Financial Report. Discussion on financials related to the Shaffausen trial. Brinkman requested a report of expenses related to the trial, Administrator Thompson agreed to provide when the trial financials are complete. Chairman Larson expressed his appreciation of the security and job well done during the Shaffhausen trial. 2. 9-1-1 Center/EOC Project Update Director Swetlik reported replacing the existing Audio Recorder is included in phase II of the project. The existing equipment records the 9-1-1 lines and radio. The proposed 48- Channel 9-1-1 Audio Recorder would allow the main phone lines in the Sheriff's office, Jail and Booking to be recorded. The vendor providing the equipment is currently offering a promotional opportunity which would bring a cost savings of $18,312.75, if purchased now. Discussion on initial and annual costs. Swetlik will go ahead with ordering the equipment. Administrator Thompson reported a meeting was held with Pierce County to discuss the possibility of a joint 911 center. The outcome of the meeting was both County Boards will entertain a resolution to authorize a feasibility study. A resolution will need to be presented at the next County Board. Public Protection committee will need to meet and discuss the resolution and be ready to present to the County Board. 3. County Administrator's Pay for Performance Smart Goals for 2013/2014 There were no goals presented for discussion. Chairman Larson reminded the members, suggested goals were to be submitted to him. The deadline is to have the suggested goals to the Administration Committee Chairman by May 20th. 4. Appointment to Community Justice Collaborating Council There is interest expressed by several members to serve on the council. Discussion on perhaps a short presentation from each interested candidate and a member is then appointed via motion. Presentation limited to a three minutes presentation from each candidate. A special meeting of the Public Protection Committee will be held on May 24th or May 31st.. The absent board members will be contacted to see what their schedule allows. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Sheriff Shilts informed the committee the state Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee while working on the Governor's proposed budget has passed the residency restrictions to be removed by State and local units of Government. The Joint Finance Committee modified the Governor's proposal by specifying Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters would need to live within 15 miles of the jurisdictional boundaries in which they serve. The Sheriff will follow the progress of this item through the legislative process. Shilts also reminded the committee of the Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Ceremony to be held on Tuesday, May 14th at 6:00 PM at the Hudson High School Auditorium. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 8:33 AM DATE OF NEXT MEETING - JUNE 14, 2013 Special meeting will be held on May 24th (alternate date is May 31st).