HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2015 Public Protection Minutes MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
March 13, 2015 8:00 AM
County Board Room-Government Center
County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chair Brinkman at 8:00 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
Also present: Administrator Patrick Thompson, Sheriff John Shilts, CJCC Coordinator
O'Keefe, Child Support Director Chad Wolske, Interim Emergency Support Services
Director Stephen J. T'Kach, Emergency Communications Coordinator Terry Andersen,
Chief Deputy Scott Knudson, Captain Jeff Klatt and meeting organizer Janet Smith
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Public Protection Committee - Regular Meeting - Jan 9, 2015 8:00 AM
Minutes were accepted as presented.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT*
No public comments were offered.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Reports
Administrator Thompson presented preliminary 2014 year end financials and J anuary
2015 reports.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Introduction of Child Support Director Chad Wolske
Administrator introduced Child Support Director Chad Wolske. Director Wolske
addressed the committee, giving a brief report of his history with St. Croix county and the
current status of the Child Support Department.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Introduction of Interim ESS Director Stephen J. T'Kach
Administrator Thompson introduced Stephen T'Kach as the Interim Director of the
Emergency Support Services Department. Director T'Kach addressed the committee,
giving a brief report of his history and the current status of the ESS Department.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. National Telecommunicator Week Proclamation
Coordinator Andersen had committee members look at their packet for the National
Telecommunicator Week Proclamation. Motion to move this proclamation to the
County Board April 6, 2015 by Supervisor Larson, seconded by Supervisor Nelson.
Motion passed.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Roger Larson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Stephen Nielsen, Supervisor
AYES: Andy Brinkman, Scott Nelson, Roger Larson, Stephen Nielsen
EXCUSED: Christopher Babbitt
5. Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)
Coordinator O'Keefe reported on the CJCC. Since 2014 120 COMPAS assessments have
been completed. The next meeting of the CJCC is Thursday March 26th at 8:00 AM.
Chair Brinkman thanked O'Keefe for a job well done and invited members to attend a
CJCC meeting.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
6. 9-1-1 Infrastructure Phase II
Coordinator Andersen directed members to the Phase II project update report included in
the agenda packet. Discussion on the initial budget amount to the current amount
presented. Administrator Thompson noted the budgeted numbers will be reviewed and
discussed with Finance and Director T'Kach. Within the next month or so the goal is to
have options for the County Board to review. Thompson stated the Public Safety project
will be done the right way so in 10 - 15 years the County isn't looking at repeating this
major project and spending this amount again. Discussion on how tower sites were
determined, cell phone call trackings and possible revenue from leasing space on county
owned towers.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Next meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 10th, 2015. Brief discussion on the cancelled
February meeting.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 8:52 by Chair Brinkman.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING - APRIL 10, 2015
1. Minutes Author - Public Protection
Respectfully Submitted: Janet Smith