HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-25-2014 Public Protection Minutes MINUTES
PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
April 25, 2014 8:00 AM
County Board Room - Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 8:06 by Convener Andy Brinkman
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Stephen Nielsen St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Scott Nelson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Roger Larson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Andy Brinkman St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Staff Present: Emergency Communications Coordinator Terry Andersen, Corporation Counsel
Scott Cox, Emergency Support Services Director Casey Swetlik, County Administrator Patrick
Thompson, Child Support Director Katy Kapaun, District Attorney Eric Johnson, CJCC
Coordinator Travis Gaetz, SCSO Captain Jeff Klatt, SCSO Chief Deputy Scott Knudson, SCSO
Accountant/Office Manager Mary Martell, District Attorney's Pretrial Diversion Coordinator
Lisa Multhauf, Victim Witness Coordinator Pam BellRichard, District Attorney Office Manager
Cathy Halverson, Emergency Management Coordinator Kristen Sailer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. March 21, 2014 8:00 AM
Concerns were expressed regarding approving minutes for a meeting which all the committee
members did not attend. The minutes were accepted as presented.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT*
No public comments were offered.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Election of Chair & Vice Chair
Roger Larson nominated Andy Brinkman for Chairman of the Public Protection
Committee, seconded by Scott Nelson. Larson motions for unanimous ballot for
Brinkman, Scott Nelson seconds.
Christopher Babbitt nominates Scott Nelson for Vice Chairman of the Public Protection
Committee, seconded by Andy Brinkman. Larson motions for unanimous ballot for
Nelson, Christopher Babbitt seconds.
2. Establish Regular Meeting Schedule
Next meeting is Friday, May 30th at 8:00 AM in the County Board room. Meetings will
be determined on a month to month basis at this time. Chairman Brinkman informed
members to contact him if they have items they would like placed on the agenda. If
members would like to have contact with departments they are encouraged to call and
schedule time with the department heads. Brinkman thanked Roger Larson for
achievements as previous Chair of this committee..
3. Department Fact Sheet Review From Orientation
Representatives from each Department introduced themselves and key members of their
staff. Committee members introduced themselves and gave a brief history.
4. Appointment to the CJCC
Nelson nominated Brinkman to serve on the CJCC committee, seconded by Babbitt.
Motion carries.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Nelson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor
AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Stephen Nielsen, Scott Nelson, Roger Larson,
Andy Brinkman
5. Endorsement for ADA Drug Prosecutor Position
The Administration Committee on Monday, April 21, 2014, voted to approve a
contingency fund transfer to the District Attorney budget to cover costs for this position.
This position would be for a two year term starting June 1, 2014. The position would be
evaluated and determination made if the position should become permanent. DA
Johnson reported on assistant District Attorneys throughout the state and St. Croix
County. This position would be a drug prosecutor position. Johnson believes this
position would increase the number of people receiving needed help and/or treatment and
decrease the number of people being sent to jail. Motion made by Nielson/seconded by
Babbitt to support the District Attorney's request for a special Assistant District
Attorney drug prosecutor position. Motion carried.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Stephen Nielsen, Supervisor
SECONDER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor
AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Stephen Nielsen, Scott Nelson, Roger Larson,
Andy Brinkman
6. Future Agenda Items
There were no suggestions for future agenda items.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
There were no announcements or correspondence.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned by Chairman Brinkman at 9:13 AM
DATE OF NEXT MEETING - FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014
Friday, May 30, 2014 at 8:00 AM
VIII. Minutes Author - Public Protection
Respectfully Submitted: Janet Smith