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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-2017 Public Protection & Judiciary Minutes MEETING MINUTES PUBLIC PROTECTION & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE August 11, 2017 8:00 AM County Board Room-Government Center County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER 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 Excused Judy Achterhof St. Croix County Supervisor Present Others present: County Administrator Patrick Thompson, Sheriff Scott Knudson, Emergency Communications Manager Terry Andersen, Medical Examiner Patty Schachtner, Drug Court Coordinator Mike O'Keefe, Child Support Director Chad Wolske, Children Services Administrator Julie Krings and Diversion Program Supervisor Lisa Multhauf. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Public Protection & Judiciary Committee – Regular Meeting – June 9, 2017 8:00 AM Achterhof noted grammatical errors; revisions will be made. RESULT: ACCEPTED AS AMENDED PUBLIC COMMENT none BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Financial Reports Thompson outlined the financial reports. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Resolution Authorizing Placement at the 180 Program-Northwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center for Periods not to Exceed 365 Day This resolution is informational only as the Health and Human Services Board has already approved it. Motion by Babbitt, 2nd by Larson for the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee's support of this resolution. Carried unanimously. Children Services Administrator Julie Krings expressed her appreciation for the support and outlined the benefits and cost savings. RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Roger Larson, Supervisor AYES: Andy Brinkman, Christopher Babbitt, Roger Larson, Judy Achterhof EXCUSED: Scott Nelson 3. Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) O'Keefe provided an updated report; brief discussion regarding data collection. Thompson reported on the proposed Crime Data Analyst position stating he will recommend this position to the Administration Committee. Thompson reported the intention is to convert a vacant position in the Sheriff's Office for this position and noted the cost savings. Discussion regarding the vacant position workload; Knudson reported Sheriff's Office administration staff will assume certain duties and their positions will be upgraded. Motion by Babbit, 2nd by Achterhof for the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee's support of the Crime Data Analyst position. Carried unanimously. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Supervisor SECONDER: Judy Achterhof, Supervisor AYES: Andy Brinkman, Christopher Babbitt, Roger Larson, Judy Achterhof EXCUSED: Scott Nelson 4. Sheriff's staff update Sheriff Knudson reported he has posted the Chief Deputy position and filled the Lieutenant position in the Jail, noting the ripple affect of filling positions. Knudson expressed his support for the Crime Data Analyst Position, noting they have asked for this position for several years. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Medical Examiner's Office Medical Examiner Schachtner reported the ME Office has moved into the new space. Schachtner reported on a recent no-lift policy implemented from hospice and home health care and noted the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Support Services will likely be affected. Discussion regarding the opioid drug crisis and the hazards for emergency and law enforcement personnel; Schachtner reported they are working to get people trained on safety measures. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. 9-1-1 Infrastructure Phase II Emergency Communications Manager Andersen outlined the status on phase II noting the budget is on track and reported radios have been installed to all tower sites. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Brinkman announced the canine 5k run/walk fundraiser is Thursday, August 17th in Star Prairie. Knudson announced the Shop With a Cop event is also on August 17th; noting this program assists kids with the purchase of school supplies. Knudson/Brinkman announced the canine golf tournament fundraiser will be held on August 27, 2017 at Pheasant Hills. DATE OF NEXT MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 8:46am.