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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-2018 Community Justice Collaborating Council Minutes MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL January 11, 2018 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 County Director, Health & Human Present Services Patrick St. Croix County - County Administrator Present Thompson Ken Witt proxy Joan Sprain St. Croix County Citizen Member Excused Roger Larson St. Croix County County Board Chair Present Andy St. Croix County Chair of Public Protection & Present Brinkman Judiciary Committee Scott St. Croix County Sheriff Present Knudson Eric Lundell St. Croix County Presiding Judge Present Liesl Nelson St. Croix County Attorney Manager, Office of Excused State Public Defender Scott L. Cox St. Croix County - Corporation Counsel Present Heather Wolske Kristi St. Croix County Clerk of Circuit Court Present Severson Kathleen St. Croix County Bar Association Present Avoles Representative Mark Lemke St. Croix County Supervisor, Department of Present Corrections Curt St. Croix County Faith Based Representative Excused Thomassen Alison Page St. Croix County Medical Community Present Representative Randy St. Croix County Citizen Member Excused Morrisette II Mark Richert St. Croix County Police Chiefs' Present Representative Michael St. Croix County District Attorney Present Nieskes Also present; Pam Bellrichard, Lisa Multhauf, Kim Kitzberger, Susan Capparelli, Mike O'Keefe, Steve T'Kach, Patty Schachtner, Tim Heckmann, Steve Kirt, Julie Krings, Michele Zilka, and Kevin Hamlin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Community Justice Collaborating Council Regular Meeting November 9, 2017 8:00 AM Minutes stand approved by Judge Lundell. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Financial Report CJCC and TAD budgets. Both budgets were within guidelines and under budget for fiscal year 2017. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Project Update Mike O'Keefe, CJCC Coordinator, gave an update on the 2018 TAD Grant Project. The focus will continue to be on early diversion of people entering the criminal justice system. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. CJCC Citizen Member Vacancy Update CJCC Coordinator, stated a vacancy notice with the expectations of the citizen member position has been posted on the St. Croix County's Website until the January 19, 2018. Applicants will then be referred to members of the Executive Subcommittee for review and a recommendation will be forwarded to the CJCC Council for approval at the March 2018 meeting. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - Top Secret Project Update Patty Schachtner, Medical Examiner, announced the Hazelen Betty Ford Foundation - Top Secret Project will take place on March 28, 2018 in Somerset. Ms. Schachtner provided a breakdown of the program and stated the program starts with a free community supper and children/youth are invited to attend with daycare being provided. The New Richmond Police Department, Somerset Police Department and the Sheriff's Office will be collaborating with parents to participate in a scenario that focuses on items in plain sight. This project is mainly to keep parents informed on changes with technology and other items. Ms. Schachtner states their group is looking for an endorsement from the St. Croix County CJCC. A motion to support this project was made by Andy Brinkman, seconded by Allison Page. Motion carried unanimously. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Crime Data Analyst Introduction - Kevin Hamlin Hon. Eric J. Lundell introduced the new Crime Data Analyst, Kevin Hamlin. He also and CJCC. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. CJCC Subcommittees Updates updates for each CJCC Subcommittee. Hon. Edward F. Vlack reported the Domestic Violence (DV)/Family Issues Subcommittee received the report from the Center for Court Innovation and they stated more data is needed in the future. They also discussed the possibility of implementing a Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) . Chief Richert, North Hudson PD, has been working on applying for grant funding for this initiative. Chief Yehlik, New Richmond PD forwarded DV packets and those will be updated and provided to all law enforcement agencies. The need to map DV cases was also discussed and will be their next project. The next DV meeting will be January 17, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.. Michael Nieskes, District Attorney reported Assistant District Attorney Ellenwood has taken the lead on the distribution of a form for law enforcement agencies in an attempt to bring uniformity to collection of information at a DV scene. Fred Johnson, Director HHS, gave an update on the Mental Health Subcommittee. The three primary efforts continue to be the same; Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for law enforcement, Emergency Detention Issues, and Tele- Health in Emergency Departments. Another CIT training is going to be offered through the Sheriff's Office. The next Mental Health Subcommittee meeting will take place the first part of February, 2018. Chief Mark Richert, North Hudson PD, met in Madison for legislative advocacy day. There is current legislation to reopen Mendota to beds and grant funding for regional hospitals to assist in opening up crisis beds for mental health Subcommittee is focusing on the data numbers for methamphetamine, heroine and alcohol. The Crime Data Analyst (CDA) will be part of this subcommittee and assist with the development of a strategic plan and goals. Hon. Eric J. Lundell provided an update on the Criminal Justice Subcommittee. This subcommittee met last Tuesday and their main focus is the Day Report Center. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Children Services Division Report on Foster Care and the Child Welfare System Fred Johnson, Director, Health and Human Serives (HHS), gave a report on the Foster Care and Child Welfare System throughout the region. Fred stated the number of referrals for out of home placements is increasing substantially. This increase has caused a significant fiscal impacts on counties. Julie Krings, Administrator, Children Services, provided data for St. Croix County. There was a significant jump in 2017 from 33 to children to 92 children placed in some type of protective care. The majority of children updated their process for child referrals and it takes approximately 2 hours to process. They are also working on a program for recruiting new foster parents and resources. Children Services is working with Kristin DePrey, AODA Supervisor, who is providing technical assistance. They are also working on supporting foster parents and staff. Liz Rohl, Corporation Counsel Attorney has been working on the (TPR) Termination of Parental Rights cases. The HHS Board approved two additional workers at the Children Services Department. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update Children Services - Foster Care. Early Childhood Presentation. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Mark Richert, Chief North Hudson PD, announced there is current legislation for opening of the announced the Attorney General will be here tomorrow for a roundtable discussion on issues pertinent to our County. Kim Kitzberger, Drug Court Coordinator, announced a Drug Court graduation will take place on February 28, 2018. Notice will be forwarded as the date gets closer. Mark Lemke, Supervisor, Probation and Parole, introduced new P&P Agent, Rachel Scheid. There are currently 10 agents and the 11th agent is currently attending agent basic training in Madison. Mark also reported Agent Natalie Volz is now the primary Pre-sentence Report writer for the St. Croix County P&P Office. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next CJCC Council meeting is Thursday, March 8, 2018, 8:00 a.m., at the Government Center - County Board Room. The next CJCC Executive Subcommittee meeting is Thursday, February 22, 2018, 12:00 p.m., at the Government Center - Administration Conference room - 1411.