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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-2019 Community Justice Collaborating Council Minutes MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL January 17, 2019 8:00 AM County Board Room-Government Center County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Organization Title Status Arrived Name Fred Johnson St. Croix Director, Health & Human Present County Services Patrick St. Croix County Administrator Present Thompson County Roger Larson St. Croix County Board Chair Present County Andy Brinkman St. Croix Chair, Public Protection & Present County Judiciary Committee Scott Knudson St. Croix Sheriff Present County Scott L. Cox St. Croix Corporation Counsel Present County Kristi Severson St. Croix Clerk of Circuit Court Present County Kathleen St. Croix Bar Association Representative Present Avoles County Mark Lemke St. Croix Supervisor, Division of Present County Community Corrections Curt St. Croix Faith Based Representative Present Thomassen County Alison Page St. Croix Medical Community Excused County Representative Randy St. Croix Citizen Member Present Morrisette II County Mark Richert St. Croix Police Chiefs' Representative Present County Brian Smestad St. Croix Attorney Manager, Office of Present County State Public Defender Michael St. Croix District Attorney Present Nieskes County Agnes A. Ring St. Croix Citizen Member Present County Scott St. Croix Circuit Court Judge, Br. III, Chair Present Needham County Dave Ostness St. Croix Chair, Health & Human Services Excused County Board Also present; Hon. Scott J. Nordstrand, Hon. Edward F. Vlack, Hon. R. Michael Waterman, Pam Bellrichard, Lisa Multhauf, Kimberly Kitzberger, Mike O'Keefe, Bridget Warren, Stephen T'Kach, Tim Heckmann, Steve Kirt, Alena Taylor, Tina Sitz, and Kevin Hamlin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Community Justice Collaborating Council Regular Meeting November 8, 2018 8:30 AM Minutes of November 8, 2018 accepted as presented. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT Curt Thomassen suggests the CJCC Council send a letter of encouragement and support to Barron County Wisconsin in reference to the safe return of Jayme Closs. Motion by Randy the St. SCCSO Officers helped Barron County by investigating leads in this case for a number of days. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Opening Remarks from the Hon. Scott R. Needham The Hon. Scott R. Needham, Chair, gave opening remarks to the CJCC Council. This is Judge Neeham's first meeting as Chair since being appointed as the St. Croix County Circuit Court Presiding Judge. Judge Needham states he would like to move forward with an Intoxicated Drivers Intervention Program (IDIP) and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program in St. Croix County if after review it is determined they meet the needs of the County. Judge Needham referred the IDIP to the Substance Abuse Subcommittee and CASA to the Community Engagement Subcommittee for review. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Introduction of the Hon. Scott J. Nordstrand, Branch I Judge Needham introduced newly appointed Branch I Judge, Scott J. Nordstrand. Judge Nordstand addressed the CJCC Council and said he is looking forward to serving the citizens of St. Croix County. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. CJCC and Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Budget Updates Mike O'Keefe, CJCC Coordinator, presented the financial reports for the CJCC and Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Grant. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Grant 2018 & 2019 Updates Mike O'Keefe, CJCC Coordinator, gave a final report on the 2018 Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Grant. He also gave an update on the current status of the 2019 TAD Grant. Kim Kitzberger, Treatment Court Coordinator, indicates there are two separate tracks of treatment courts. Lisa Multauf, Diversion Program Supervisor, indicates there are also two separate diversion program tracks, one is TAD clients and the others are not involved in that program. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. CJCC Bylaws Approval subcommittee must be populated with a minimum of three (3) CJCC members. They can be Council or Advisory members and all members have voting rights. Each subcommittee must establish goals and report back at regular CJCC meetings. There was a motion to approve bylaws by Andy Brinkman and second by Randy Morrissette, carried unanimously. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Nomination and Election of CJCC Council Vice Chair Judge Needham opened the floor for nominations for the position of CJCC Vice Chair. Pat Thompson nominates Kate Avoles, second by Randy Morrissette. Scott Cox moves to accept the unanimous ballot, second by Mark Richert, carried unanimously. Kate Avoles nominated as CJCC Vice Chair to serve a two year term. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Reveiw CJCC Subcommittees and Goals an update on Domestic Violence/Family Issues Subcommittee. Fred Johnson, Chair of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Subcommittees gave an update on mental health emergency detention bed needs and regional needs. Continuing the Crisis Intervention Technique (CIT) training is still a goal of the Mental Health Subcommittee for law enforcement as well as emergency department tele-health. Steve Kirt commented on the progress in this area. Fred Johnson states goals of the Substance Abuse Subcommittee are early intervention and prevention. This group is in the process of sending out a survey and will track this data to inventory programs. Judge Needham asked that all CJCC subcommittees meet prior to the next CJCC Council in March and be prepared to report with goals and objectives. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. Sheriff's Office; Day Report Center and Jail Updates Lt. Kris Anderson discussed the Day Report Center (DRC) statistics for January. Judge Needham discussed the role of the DRC. Sheriff Knudson gave an update on the Jail, mental health needs, and jail based mental health competency restoration. He also reported on current staffing levels. Brian Smestad questions why medications are not allowed to enter the jail with the defendant. Sheriff Knudson explains the Jail policy on this issues. Judge Needham indicates the need for adding facilities in the near future. RESULT: DISCUSSED 9. St. Croix County Treatment Court Update - Hon. R. Michael Waterman Judge Waterman gave an update on the St. Croix County Treatment Court and states the Treatment Court and Diversion Programs have added a new support specialist position funded through the Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Grant. Adult drug court updates. This person will track all data through the WI Department of Justice (DOJ) CORE Reporting System. Agnes Ring questions where referrals come from for OWI cases and Judge Waterman responds. Judge Needham discussed potential changes in the 2019 OWI laws. RESULT: DISCUSSED 10. CJCC Council and Executive Subcommittee Schedule - 2019 Judge Needham informed the Council that the 2019 meeting schedule is included in three ring binder. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Fred Johnson spoke with Mike Darrow, City of New Richmond Administrator reference housing issues due to the closing of the Lowrey Hotel. Mr. Darrrow would like to give a presentation at Croix County as part of their strategic plan. Lisa Multauf wanted to remind everyone of the United Way sponsored Mental Health First Aid training sessions. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Mark Lemke, Division of Community Corrections Supervisor, announced two new agents have started in the Hudson Office, Craig Hooyman and Hunter Cormican. Pam Belrichard, Supervisor, Victim Witness Office, introduced a new Intern, Samantha Miller. ADJOURN Judge Needham adjourned the meeting at 9:26 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next CJCC Council meeting is Thursday, March 14, 2019, 8:00 a.m., Government Center - County Board room. The next CJCC Executive Subcommittee meeting is Thursday, January 24, 2019, 12:00 p.m., Government Center - Administration Conference room - 1411.