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MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC PROTECTION & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
March 6, 2020 7:50 AM
Room 1284-County Board Room
St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1284 -
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson,
Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Lynda Miller St. Croix County Vice-Chair Excused
Bob Feidler St. Croix County Chair Present
Roger Larson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Greg Tellijohn St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Jim Endle St. Croix County Supervisor Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Public Protection & Judiciary Committee – Regular Meeting – February 7, 2020 7:50
AM
Minutes from the February 7, 2020 approved on a Larson\\Tellijohn motion.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Financial Report - January 2020
County Administrator Patrick Thompson reported the January 2020 financial reports,
included in the agenda packet, show one month of data. The preliminary 2019
unaudited financial reports were included in last months agenda packt. All departments
reporting to this committee were within 2019 budget parameters.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Community Justice and Collaborating Council and Circuit Court Update
Judge Scott Nordstrand reported a bill passed approving 12 circuit court judges for the
state of Wisconsin. These judges will be appointed throughout the next four years. This
does not impact St. Croix County. Judge Nordstrand and Judge Waterman have been
appointed by the Chief Justice to serve as a "Business Judge" for cases which pertain to
businesses litigation. Another bill was passed that will increase time served for DWI 5th
or 6th offense to 18 months. Judge Nordstrand reported on behalf of the criminal
justice subcommittee. Courts are reviewing the use of "sober housing" to help
people with transitioning to the next step in their recovery process. CJCC
Coordinator Mike O'Keefe reported with Fred Johnson's pending retirement the
mental health subocommittee will be looking for a new chair.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Medical Examiner's Office Update
Medical Examiner Patthy Schachtner reported as of 2/29 120 call up 25 from 2019.
Scene visits with more people at home. Big stress on all systems Law, EMS ME. The
department will continue to plan for the future increase in caseloads. Schachtner
reviewed needs for COVID-19. The ME office is prepared to handle any influx of
deaths. Interviews are today for the office staff position.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Recognition of National Telecommunicators Week
Chair Feidler announced the Proclamation for the recognition for the national
telecommunicator's week. Due to timing with County Board and elections this year this
committee will approve. Chair Feidler read the proclamation declaring April 12 - 18,
2020 as National Telecommunicator week in St. Croix County.
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
AYES: Bob Feidler, Roger Larson, Greg Tellijohn, Jim Endle
EXCUSED: Lynda Miller
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Patrick Thompson present Supervisor Endle with a certificat of apprecation for Board Members
serviced. On behalf of the County Board. Sheriff Scott Knudson announced the recognition
of Dispatcher Tom Barthman Firefighter of the year at the Wisconsin State Firefighter
Associaiton conference. Also, Steve Bahneman has served 40 years in St. Croix County.
Sheriff Knudson gave each member of the committee a challenge coin in recognition of
their service to the Public Protection and Judiciary committee and the Sheriff's office.
The Sheriff presented County Board Chair and Public Protection and Judiciary committee
member Roger Larson with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of all the departments
represented by this committee. Roger Thanked all St. Croix County employees for work
done and support given throughout the years. County Administrator Thompson spoke on
the career of Roger Larson at SCC. He commended the work Larson has done attending
standing committees and the work done with being prepared for each and every County
Board meeting. Speaking on his dedication for PPJ sitting on interview panels, for courts
and law enforcement. Judge Waterman echoed Thompson's remarks on Rogers remarkable
attentiveness to Judges, front Lines and his attendance at the Drug Court graduations. He
thanked Roger for his service. Patty Schachtner thanked Roger for all his work and
dedication. Chair Feidler announced there will not be an April 3, 2020 meeting.
ADJOURN
Meetng adjourned at 8:20 AM
DATE OF NEXT MEETING MAY 1, 2020