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MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC PROTECTION & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
May 31, 2019 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
Lynda Miller St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Bob Feidler St. Croix County Vice-Chair Present
Roger Larson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Jim Endle St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Others present: Assistant County Administrator Ken Witt, Chief Deputy Cathy Borgschatz,
Judge Scott Nordstrand, Judge Scott Needham, Child Support Lisa Plunkett, Clerk of
Court Kristi Severson, Community Justice Collaborating Council Coordinator Michael
Emergency Communications Manager Terry Andersen, Emergency Support Services
Knudson and other staff.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Public Protection & Judiciary Committee Regular Meeting April 5, 2019 7:50 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Reports April 2019
Administrator Thompson reported on the March & April expense and revenue Financial
reports included in this meetings agenda packet.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Discussion of Public Safety Capital Improvement Projects
Administrator Thompson reminded the committee that the County Board approved a
motion to send this item back to the Administration Committee. Project Departments
were represented at the Administration to answer questions. PPJ can make a
recommendation or show of a strong preference but the PPJ does not have jurisdiction
over the bond issuance. Discussion on funding options. Motion by Endle to separate the
projects as two items and forward to the full board. Motion failed.
Motion by Feidler to send back to full county board without amendment. Motion
passed.
RESULT: APPROVED \[4 TO 1\]
MOVER: Bob Feidler, Vice-Chair
SECONDER: Lynda Miller, Supervisor
AYES: Andy Brinkman, Lynda Miller, Bob Feidler, Roger Larson
NAYS: Jim Endle
3. CJCC Council and Subcommittee Updates
Coordinator O'Keefe referred members to the CJCC report included in the agenda
packet. Judge Needham met with all subcommittees and restated goals and strategies.
Discussion.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. 9-1-1 Infrastructure Phase II Update
ESS Director T'Kach reported on the final phase of the project. This will be T'Kach's final
report as he is leaving St. Croix County on June 28th. During the Phase II project six
towers were built. Xcel has announced their Bayport Kingplant will be shutting down by
2028. The Houlton tower was able to be built due to partnerships with MN agencies.
The project included five simulcast channels, upgraded 911 radio consoles, updated the
Mass notification system for our first responders and citizens and created the LAW1
digital channel which was turned on this past Tuesday.
T'Kach thanked Chair Brinkman and Committee members for the support on this project
throughout the years. Thanked County Administrator Thompson, Terry Andersen Steve
Bahneman and Janet Smith.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. 2020 New Position Request -ESS
Director T'Kach reminded the committee last year the department requested two
telecommunicator positions and received one. The department will ask for that again
this year. The Emergency Management department shares a position with Public Health
and looking into a part-time position in EM. Administrator Thompson informed the
committee all new position requests are due June 15th to the H.R. department.
Administrator Thompson thanked Steve T'Kach for his four year "interim" Directorship.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Sheriff Knudson reported on his experience in Washington D.C. attending the ceremony of the
Fallen Officer during the week long police memorial week. New Jail Lieutenant Tim Kufus.
Sheriff Knudson recognized the work of Chairman Andy Brinkman who has resigned from the
County Board. Judge Needham spoke on his relationship with Andy Brinkman and thanked him
for his work on behalf of the Circuit Courts and this group. Sheriff Knudson presented Chair
Brinkman with a certificate of appreciation from all the reporting departments. Administrator
Thompson thanked Brinkman for his professionalism, levity and efficient meetings. Supervisor
Feidler thanked Chair Brinkman on behalf of the committee.
Chairman Brinkman addressed the committee, thanked everyone and said his goodbyes.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 8:59 AM
DATE OF NEXT MEETING JULY 5, 2019