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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-2014 Public Protection Minutes MINUTES PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE October 16, 2014 8:00 AM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Chairman Andy Brinkman at 8:03 AM ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Andy Brinkman St. Croix County Chair Present Scott Nelson St. Croix County Vice Chair Present Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Supervisor Excused Roger Larson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Stephen Nielsen St. Croix County Supervisor Present Others present: Patrick Thompson County Administrator, Casey Swetlik Emergency Support Services Director, John Shilts Sheriff, Scott Knudson SO Chief Deputy, Kristen Ziliak Risk Manager, Mike O'Keefe CJCC Coordinator, Kristi Severson, Clerk of Court Office Manager, Ericka Nelson Register in Probate, Scott Needham Tenth Judicial Administrative District Chief Judge, Jim Elsbury Facilities Director, Jeff Klatt SO Captain, Selena Peterson, Victim/Witness Legal Advocate, Katie Ryan Turning Point, Janet Smith, meeting organizer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 12, 2014 8:00 AM RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT* No Public comments were brought forward. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Financial Reports Administrator Thompson reviewed the August 2014 Financial reports. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. 9-1-1 Infrastructure Phase II Emergency Support Services Director Casey Swetlik reported on the current status of the 9-1-1 Infrastructure Phase II project. Contract with AT & T has been reviewed and returned to vendor with suggested changes made by Corporation Counsel, hoping to have the contract within the week. Meetings are being scheduled with municipalities to discuss the importance of co-locating on their water towers. The Glenwood City tower easement requires maintenance. ESS staff will be working with the Highway surveyor and the land owner to update the legal description of the easement as well as the physical condition. Talks have begun with Washington County to partner with them on the Hanley Road water tower site. Director Swetlik continues to work on the Deer Park tower site. Local and State ordinances limit tower height to 200 ft. The required height needed for this tower is 280 ft. Swetlik will work with Community Development, Corporation Counsel and Administration to review and update ordinances if possible. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) CJCC Coordinator Mike O'Keefe reported October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. He introduced Selena Peterson, Victim Witness Legal Advocate and Katie Ryan from Turning Point for victims of domestic and sexual assault. Ms. Peterson and Ms. Ryan gave a brief presentation on domestic violence in St. Croix County and the programs available for victims of domestic violence. Services offered through the Victim Witness department and Turning Point for victims of domestic and sexual assault were briefly explained to the committee. St. Croix and Pierce counties have partnered to form a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) group called The St. Croix Valley Alliance Against Family Violence. This group brings together multiple disciplines to discuss options of counteracting domestic violence. The committee members were invited to participate or join the CCR, meetings are held every 2nd Thursday of the month at the River Falls Police Department at 11:00 Am - 12:00 PM. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. The Committee may convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1)(d) to discuss the Administrative Policy and Procedures for the Main Entrance Screening and related security protocols in regard to strategies for crime prevention and/or detection Sheriff Shilts informed the committee the majority of the draft administrative policy and procedures for the main entrance screening presentation could be conducted in open session. Risk Manager Kristen Ziliak invited members of the workgroup on the administrative policy to the table. Historical, current and future items of security and safety at the government center were presented. The Sheriff's Department has authority over the safety and security of the government center and the Chief Judge of the District must approve any security changes that will affect courtroom security. WI Supreme Court Rules - Chapter 68 addresses rules for court security. The financial impact of implementation was presented with multiple options for personnel. Multiple staffing options were discussed. Review of the Administrative Policy included purpose, implementation, exceptions, standard operating procedures, building egress, access after hours, other exceptions, law enforcement screening, deliveries and contracted services, strollers and child carriers, jurys and tv cameras and policy & procedure approval and review. Discussion was held. Motion by Roger Larson to enter into closed session, seconded by Scott Nelson. The committee entered closed session at 9:36 AM. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Roger Larson, Supervisor SECONDER: Scott Nelson, Vice Chair AYES: Andy Brinkman, Scott Nelson, Roger Larson, Stephen Nielsen EXCUSED: Christopher Babbitt 5. Reconvene into open session to discuss any budgetary impact or procedural requirements of the Administrative Policy for the Main Entrance Screening. Motion by Roger Larson, seconded by Stephen Nielsen to reconvene into open session. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Roger Larson, Supervisor SECONDER: Stephen Nielsen, Supervisor AYES: Andy Brinkman, Scott Nelson, Roger Larson, Stephen Nielsen EXCUSED: Christopher Babbitt ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Announcements and Correspondence Stephen Nielsen reported from the Traffic Safety committee held yesterday the concerns of traffic entering and exiting the faith community church parking lot. The committee will continue to review. Directory Swetlik recognized Kristen Sailer's accomplishment of passing the Wisconsin Emergency Management Certification test. Kristen is now a certified Emergency Management Director. ADJOURN Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM DATE OF NEXT MEETING - NOVEMBER 14, 2014