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MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC PROTECTION & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
January 8, 2016 8:00 AM
County Board Room-Government Center
County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 AM by Chair Brinkman
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Andy Brinkman St. Croix County Chair Present
Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Supervisor Present
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,
Emergency Support Services Director Stephen T'Kach, Emergency Communications
Coordinator Terry Andersen, Medical Examiner Patty Schachtner, Sheriff John Shilts.
Others in attendance: Judge Waterman, Clerk of Court Kristi Severson, Assistant
Corporation Counsel Heather Wolske, Chief Deputy Scott Knudson, Child Support
Director Chad Wolske, Assistant District Attorney Mike Nieskes and meeting organizer
Janet Smith
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Public Protection & Judiciary Committee – Regular Meeting – December 11, 2015 8:00
AM
Minutes are accepted as presented.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Reports
Administrator Thompson reviewed the November 30, 2015 Financial reports included in
the agenda packet. Most departments are at or below budgeted amounts. The Medical
Examiner's budget may be slightly over budget. The 2015 final budget numbers will not
be available until after the audit is complete which may be mid-year.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. 9-1-1 Infrastructure Phase II
Emergency Support Services Director, Steve T'Kach reported to the committee the bids
for shelters and tower work have been complete. The microwave bids will be let within
the next 30 days. T'Kach discussed the Estimated Project Expenditures by Quarter
handout. The project is fully funded to the end of 2nd quarter of 2016. No discussion.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Resolution in Support of the St. Croix County Day Reporting Center
A Larson/Babbitt MOTION to approve this resolution supporting the St. Croix
County Day Reporting Center. Carried
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/2/2016 9:00 AM
MOVER: Roger Larson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor
AYES: Andy Brinkman, Christopher Babbitt, Roger Larson, Scott Nelson, Carah
Koch
4. Ordinance Renaming and Amending Chapter 76 - Vehicle Impoundment Ordinance
A Koch/Larson motion to recommend the ordinance renaming and amending
chapter 77 - Vehicle Impound Ordinance. Carried.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/2/2016 9:00 AM
MOVER: Carah Koch, Supervisor
SECONDER: Roger Larson, Supervisor
AYES: Andy Brinkman, Christopher Babbitt, Roger Larson, Scott Nelson, Carah
Koch
5. Medical Examiner's Office
Medical Examiner Schachtner presented the comparisons between 2014 and 2015
statistics. ME office is seeing a rise in self neglect deaths. Self neglect is when a person
of sound mind decides not to receive medical care. Schachtner continues to have
conversations with the Sheriff Office, EMS agencies and Corporation Counsel regarding
the self neglect problem and how to proceed with the death investigations.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
6. Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)
CJCC Coordinator Mike O'Keefe reported the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion
(TAD) grant has been awarded to St. Croix County for 2016. Competition will now open
for 2017-2022. The grant is on a five year cycle. O'Keefe believes receiving this grant
will be more competitive in the upcoming years. Chair Brinkman invites all members to
attend the next CJCC meeting on 1/28/2016 at the Service Center.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
7. Sheriff's Office report
Sheriff Shilts reported the RFP process has been completed for the Jail meal contract.
The vendor has been chosen and there will be a significant savings of somewhere toward
$3.03 to $1.68 per meal. Sheriff thanked Captain VanSomeren and Corporation Counsel
for their work on this project.
The Sheriff's Office will be utilizing the services of Wisconsin Lock and Load for
transporting on a more regular basis. The Office already uses the service but after
comparing in house transportation expenses and Lock and Load expenses it became
apparent Lock and Load can transport cheaper than the Sheriff's Office. The St. Croix
Valley Drug Task Force has received a $32,000 heroin investigation grant from
Department of Justice. $32,000 is awarded for each of the two year grant period. The
grant is very limited in what expenses are reimbursable. Funds must be for overtime in
the investigation or task force only in the heroin or opiate drug arena.
The Sheriff explained the office currently has a Digital Forensic Lab, which is used for
obtaining evidence off tablets, pc's, cell phones and other technological items. The lab
contains very specialized equipment and staff have received training to operate the
equipment. The next closest forensic lab is in Eau Claire. The Sheriff's office has been
helping out area agencies for a considerable amount of time by providing the service of
the lab free of charge. Due to the expenses of the lab equipment, staff time and training
would the committee want to consider charging other agencies a fee for the use of the lab
service to help cover the equipment and training costs? This item will be on next month's
agenda.
Discussion on Jail meal contract. The vendor awarded the contract is CBM foods. Cost
savings are estimated at $60,000.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Items for the February 12, 2016 Public Protection & Judiciary committee: Tax Intercept
Resolution for February (Clerk of Court), Digital Forensic Lab (Sheriff), Annual Jail Inspection
(Sheriff), Update on Deputy contract negotiations (Sheriff), Codification and Amendment to the
Abandoned property ordinance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
No Announcements or Correspondence.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 8:36 AM
DATE OF NEXT MEETING - FEBRUARY 12, 2016