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MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC PROTECTION & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
October 9, 2015 8:00 AM
County Board Room-Government Center
County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Brinkman called the meeting to order at 8:00am.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Andy Brinkman St. Croix County Chair Present
Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Supervisor Excused
Roger Larson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Scott Nelson St. Croix County Vice Chair Present
Carah Koch St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Others present: Administrator Patrick Thompson, CJCC Coordinator Mike O'Keefe,
Child Support Director Chad Wolske, Sheriff John Shilts, Chief Deputy Scott Knudson,
Emergency Support Services Director Stephen J. T'Kach, Emergency Communications
Coordinator Terry Andersen, Medical Examiner Patty Schachtner, Emergency
Management Coordinator Kristen Sailer, Victim Witness Coordinator Pam Bellrichard,
District Attorney Office Manager Cathy Halverson, Diversion Program Coordinator Lisa
Multhauf, Patrol Captain Jeff Klatt, District Attorney Eric Johnson, Clerk of Court Office
Manager Melissa Warrick, Judge Eric Lundell, Register in Probate Ericka Nelson,
Assistant Corporation Counsel Heather Wolske and Deputy County Clerk Amy Hanson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Public Protection & Judiciary Committee – Regular Meeting – September 18, 2015 8:00
AM
The minutes of the September 18, 2015 meeting were accepted as presented.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were offered.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Reports
County Administrator Patrick Thompson outlined the financial reports thru the end of
August 2015 and reported both revenues and expenditures are on track for this time of
year.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. 2016 Budget Review
Brinkman reported since there are forthcoming changes to department budgets, the
Department Heads do not need to present their individual budgets today. Thompson
reported there are no major budget modifications, but highlighted the day reporting center
and noted there are some new position requests. Thompson reported the recommended
budget will be presented at the Committee of The Whole meeting next week; then to the
Administration Committee for review, then to the County Board. Nelson requested a
listing of all new position requests.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Resolution approving 24/7 access during times of emergency
Sheriff John Shilts provided a brief background of the necessity of this resolution, citing
the security screening and Coop Plan and reported this resolution closes any loopholes.
Motion by Nelson, 2nd by Koch to approve. Nelson reported those who have 24-hour
access should know the basics of what the system does and suggested taking the NIMS
(National Incident Management System) training. Motion carried unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/3/2015 9:00 AM
MOVER: Scott Nelson, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Carah Koch, Supervisor
AYES: Andy Brinkman, Roger Larson, Scott Nelson, Carah Koch
4. 9-1-1 Infrastructure Phase II
Interim Emergency Support Services Director Stephen T'Kach provided an update on the
9-1-1 Infrastructure Phase II. He reported on the status of the towers in River Falls,
Roberts and the City of Hudson and summarized once those three areas are resolved they
can finalize the plan. T'Kach reported they will be sending out bids for shelters and
towers; discussion regarding building another tower and costs involved.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. Medical Examiner report
Medical Examiner Patty Schachtner reported there have been thirty-five autopsies to date,
seven of which are pending and noted the budget impact. She reported cases are
becoming more complicated and it is likely there will be an increase in the number of
autopsies in 2016. Brief discussion regarding the future need for a cooler, which would
also be useful if there were mass casualties. Schachtner reported the population is
changing and the increasing homeless population in St. Croix County is a factor; brief
discussion regarding county responsibility.
Discussion regarding the status of suicide prevention pamphlet distribution; Schachtner
reported they have been distributed to all area schools and she will distribute to libraries
and law enforcement agencies. Schachtner reported other counties have expressed
interest in helping out with this in the future. The committee members complimented
Schachtner for her work in suicide prevention, as there has been a lot of positive feedback
from the community.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests for future agenda items.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Brinkman reminded committee members to read Public Defender correspondence regarding
security screening and the day reporting center. T'Kach reported the state will be recognizing the
two St. Croix County employees who were recently honored for their heroic measures in saving
a baby's life. Sheriff Shilts and Deputy Sheriff Knudson reported on Officer Stenseth and his K-
9 Partner Dex regarding their recent participation in the national competition in Illinois; for the
first time in history we have a national champion from St. Croix County.
ADJOURN
DATE OF NEXT MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2015