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MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC PROTECTION & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
November 2, 2018 7:50 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
Scott Nordstrand St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Roger Larson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Lynda Miller St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Bob Feidler St. Croix County Vice-Chair Present
Others Present: Sheriff Scott Knudson, Community Justice Collaborating Council
Coordinator Mike O'Keefe, County Administrator Patrick Thompson, Judge Michael
Waterman, Chief Deputy Cathy Borgschatz, Emergency Communications Manager Terry
Andersen, Emergency Management Manager Natasha Cardinal, District Attorney Mike
Nieskes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Public Protection & Judiciary Committee Regular Meeting October 5, 2018 7:50
AM
Minutes of the October 5, 2018 meetings were approved.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comment
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Report for September 2018
Administrator Pat Thompson reported on the September year to date budget status
report. Revenue and Expense status of each reporting department. Budgets appear
to be in good shape for the remainder of the year.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Update from Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)
CJCC Coordinator Mike O'Keefe reported on the CJCC subcommittee report (attached to
these minutes).
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. 9-1-1 Infrastructure Phase II (Houlton) Update
Director Stephen T'Kach reported on the progression of the Houlton project. Concrete
was poured this week. Project is on budget and should be completed in March 2019
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Resolution in support of funding for Next Generation 911 upgrades
Emergency Support Services Director Stephen T'Kach. NextGen 911 is a technological
term to include text and photos. The state projects the NextGen system will cost each
county $250,000. The resolution's purpose is to tell legislature to send the 911 funding
we see on our phone bills back to 911. Restore 911 fund back to the 911 PSAP centers.
Discussion. Nordstrand/Miller motion to approve. Motion passes.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Scott Nordstrand, Supervisor
SECONDER: Lynda Miller, Supervisor
AYES: Andy Brinkman, Scott Nordstrand, Roger Larson, Lynda Miller, Bob
Feidler
5. Resolution Approving an All Hazard Mitigation Plan for St. Croix County
Emergency Management Manager Natasha Cardinal explained the All Hazard Mitigation
Plan and the process to get the plan completed. LEPC served as the steering committee
for the plan, meetings were held with townships, villages and cities. Adopting this plan
makes the county and unincorporated towns eligible for FEMA funding. Nordstrand
suggests in every new plan there should be a section that defines what the last plan
accomplished and what items are different or new. Miller/Nordstrand motion to
approve. Motion passed.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Lynda Miller, Supervisor
SECONDER: Scott Nordstrand, Supervisor
AYES: Andy Brinkman, Scott Nordstrand, Roger Larson, Lynda Miller, Bob
Feidler
6. Sheriff's Office - Specialized unit cells
Sheriff Scott Knudson explained to the committee the need for a specialized cell to serve
those with mental health needs. Chief Deputy Cathy Borgschatz reviewed the Jail Trends
and Jail Population report (attached to these minutes). The study will be regarding the
needs of the jail and the special populations and the structural changes in the jail.
Discussion.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Sheriff Scott Knudson announced the calendar contest and invites the committee to come down
and judge the calendar art submissions. Vice President Pence is visiting the area tomorrow
between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 a.m.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
December 7th, 2018.