HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-2014 Public Protection Minutes NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
November 14, 2014 8:00 AM
St. Croix County Government Cntr-County Board Room
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Brinkman at 8:00 AM
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Thursday, October 16, 2014
PUBLIC COMMENT*
No public comments were offered.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Reports
Administrator Thompson presented the Financial report for period ending September 30,
2014. Thompson commended the Public Protection departments for their attention
to detail and budgetary watchfulness.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)
No report.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. 9-1-1 Infrastructure Phase II
Director Swetlik updated the committee on the Phase II project. Meetings have been held
with municipalities for co-locating on their towers. The tower sites will increase
from the current 5 to a total of 11. Meetings have been held with the Community
Development Department, Townships and Corporation Counsel regarding the
building of a new tower. The project remains on schedule. Contract with AT & T
has been signed by Administrator Thompson and returned to AT & T for their
review and signatures.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Committee Duties Review (Rules and Bylaws)
Administrator Thompson reported a subcommittee has been formed to work on updating and
reviewing the County Board By-Laws. Director Swetlik brought forth a request to
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 re lating
to subjects listed above for use at future County Board Meetings.
change the current language stating Public Protection members are included as
members of the LEPC. He suggests a change of language from "all members of the
Public Protection serving as members of the LEPC" to "at least one member will be
appointed". Remove other language referring to the LEPC. The LEPC By-Laws
contain this information.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. Resolution Approving Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the St. Croix
County Sheriff and the Town Of Hudson
Sheriff Shilts presented a resolution authorizing the Sheriff's Office to provide additional
law enforcement services to the Town of Hudson to enforce their local ordinances.
The Sheriff's Office provides these services for other municipalities. Currently, the
SO does not have authority to enforce ordinances of local municipalities without a
signed agreement. Discussion. A Nielsen/Larson motion to approve the
resolution.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Stephen Nielsen, Supervisor
SECONDER: Roger Larson, Supervisor
AYES: Andy Brinkman, Christopher Babbitt, Roger Larson, Stephen Nielsen
EXCUSED: Scott Nelson
6. Resolution Supporting State Funding for County 9-1-1 Services/One Designated
Public Safety Answering Point Per County
Director Swetlik gave a brief report on the history of funding for Wisconsin's 9-1-1 industry.
This resolution calls for state level reform, which would shift the current "Police and
Fire Protection Fee" from a shared revenue fund to a fund which would create
financial incentives for Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to purchase
qualifying equipment, set training standards and equipment, personnel and facility
consolidation.. A meeting with local and state legislative representatives and the
county was held in October to discuss this resolution. The Wisconsin Counties
Association (WCA) has endorsed this resolution. This resolution supports one 9-1-1
center in each county to receive these funds. Director Swetlik fully supports this
resolution. Sheriff Shilts as a member of a subcommittee for the WCA on public
protection hopes the result of this resolution will be to put money back into the 9-1-1
system. Discussion. A Babbitt/Larson motion was made to approve the
resolution supporting state funding for county 9-1-1 services/One designated
Public Safety Answering Point per County.
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 re lating
to subjects listed above for use at future County Board Meetings.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor
SECONDER: Roger Larson, Supervisor
AYES: Andy Brinkman, Christopher Babbitt, Roger Larson, Stephen Nielsen
EXCUSED: Scott Nelson
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Medical Examiner Patty Schachtner gave a brief update on the medical examiners office. Sheriff
Shilts requested to have the annual jail inspection on the next agenda.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned by Chairman Brinkman at 8:46 AM
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: DECEMBER 12, 2014