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MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC PROTECTION & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
May 2, 2024 8:00 AM
St. Croix County Government Center -Room 1284
Government Center -1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
8:00 AM called to order by Chair Feidler
ROLL CALL
Attendee NameOrganizationTitleStatusArrived
Cathy LeafSt. Croix CountySupervisorRemote
Paul AdamsSt. Croix CountySupervisorExcused
Bob FeidlerSt. Croix CountyChairPresent
Mark CarlsonSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent
Tim RambergSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent
Others in attendance: Clerk of Court Kristi Severson, Child Support Administrator Lisa
Plunkett, Assistant District Attorney Brian Smestad, Justice Support Services Director Phil
Galli, Sheriff Scott Knudson, Corporation Counsel Heather Amos, meeting organizer Janet
Smith and other staff.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Public Protection & Judiciary Committee Regular Meeting February 1, 20248:00
AM
Motion by Supervisor Ramberg, seconded by Supervisor Carlson to accept the
February 1, 2024 minutes.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Election of Chair
Supervisor Ramberg motions to elect Supervisor Feidler as Chair, seconded by
Supervisor Carlson. Supervisor Leaf moves to close nominations and adopt by
unanimous vote. Motion passed.
RESULT: APPROVED \[3 TO 0\]
MOVER: Tim Ramberg, Supervisor
SECONDER: Mark Carlson, Supervisor
AYES: Cathy Leaf, Mark Carlson, Tim Ramberg
ABSTAIN: Bob Feidler
EXCUSED: Paul Adams
2. Election of Vice-Chair
Supervisor Carlson motions to elect Supervisor Leaf as vice- Chair, seconded by
Supervisor Ramberg. Supervisor Ramberg moves to close nominations and adopt by
unanimous vote. Motion passed.
RESULT: APPROVED \[3 TO 0\]
MOVER: Mark Carlson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Tim Ramberg, Supervisor
AYES: Bob Feidler, Mark Carlson, Tim Ramberg
ABSTAIN: Cathy Leaf
EXCUSED: Paul Adams
3. Consideration of Regular Meeting Schedule Date and Time
Chair Feidler opened the discussion for regular meeting dates. The committee has been
able to agree on any scheduled dates that need to be altered. The regular scheduled
dates will remain as the first Thursday of the month.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Resolution Honoring Deputy Kaitlin Leising
Sheriff Scott Knudson spoke on behalf of the resolution. The resolution encapsulates the
day Deputy Leising lost her life in the line of duty. Supervisor Carlson moves to
recommended the resolution to County Board, Supervisor Leaf Seconds. Discussion.
Resolution passes
RESULT: RECOMMENDED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Mark Carlson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Cathy Leaf, Supervisor
AYES: Cathy Leaf, Bob Feidler, Mark Carlson, Tim Ramberg
ABSENT: Paul Adams
5. Medical Examiner's Office Update
Medical Examiner Schachtner was not present. No update given.
RESULT: NO ACTION
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Supervisor Leaf suggests an update on Fentanyl in the county. Chair Feidler suggests
having statistics presented to this committee from all the reporting departments.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Sheriff Knudson is working with Senator Stafsholt, the National Guard and others in preparation
of the dedication and renaming of the stretch of Highway 128 for Deputy Katie Leising.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
ADJOURN