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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-2016 Community Justice Collaborating Council Minutes MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL February 25, 2016 8:00 AM D203-EOC (Lower Level Government Center) D203-EOC (Lower Level Government Center) - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Fred Johnson St. Croix County Director Present Patrick Thompson St. Croix County County Administrator Present John Shilts St. Croix County Sheriff - Scott Knudson proxy Excused Joan Sprain St. Croix County Citizen Member Excused Roger Larson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Andy Brinkman St. Croix County Member of Public Protection Present Eric Johnson St. Croix County Vice Chair Present Eric Lundell St. Croix County Presiding Judge Present Liesl Nelson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Marc Samelstad St. Croix County Chief Present Scott L. Cox St. Croix County Corporation Counsel Present Kristi Severson St. Croix County Clerk of Court Present Kathleen Avoles St. Croix County Bar Association Excused Mark Lemke St. Croix County DOC Probation/Parole Excused Curt Thomassen St. Croix Faith Based Representative Present County Alison Page St. Croix County Medical Community Representative Present Randy Morrisette Morrisette II St. Croix County Citizen Member Present IQM2 Admin St. Croix County Committee Chair Absent Also present: Brian Smestad, Yvonne Larson, Hon. R. Michael Waterman, Scott Nelson, Dan VanSomeren Peter Oesterreich, Gwin Miller, Steve T'Kach, Mike O'Keefe, Timothy Heckmann, Karen Scobey, Jill Bjerke and Lisa Mulhauf. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Community Justice Collaborating Council – Regular Meeting – January 28, 2016 8:00 AM Minutes stand approved by Judge Lundell. PUBLIC COMMENT BUSINESS ITEMS 1. CJCC and Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Grant Budget Mike O'Keefe, CJCC Coordinator reported the 2015 CJCC & Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) Grant budgets has been closed out and funds have been received by the County. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. 2017 Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Grant Request Mike O'Keefe reported that discussions have been taking place to plan for the 2017 Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Grant cycle. Judge Lundell will provide oversight for this project and CJCC members may be requested to assist with the grant writing process. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Silver Sobriety Treatment Services Peter Oesterrich, Director of Recovery Services, presented information on recovery services for seniors. There are currently only four treatment centers available for seniors. Peter stated transportation for clients is available within a 15 mile radius. Insurance is not accepted, but scholarships are available and they are currently working on a sliding fee scale. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. CJCC Subcommittees Reports Judge Lundell stated the first Domestic Violence Subcommittee met on February 24, 2016. Mike O’Keefe and Tim Heckmann provided an update of the meeting. Mike stated the subcommittee would like to have law enforcement involved. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Valley Co-op Meeting at Westfields Hospital 2-11-16 Allison Paige, Medical Community Representative, reported the heads of human services, heads of behavioral health and heads of the Sheriff’s Departments from Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties met on February 11, 2016 to identify the need for mental health services, but specifically inpatient mental health services, overflow costs, and the impact this has on counties. There was a question as to whether a review should be held to build an inpatient facility. Fred Johnson stated that more than three counties should be included. Fred also noted that contracts with other vendors and resources would still be needed. Fred suggested that parallel talks could take place with the CJCC Mental Health Subcommittee. Mike O’Keefe will set up a subcommittee meeting to keep the process going. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Clerk of Court - Texting Hearing Notifications Kristi Severson, Clerk of Circuit Court, reported text notification is not mandated at this time and it would be a reminder and not an official notice. Judge Lundell noted St. Croix County Judges had discussions as to confidentiality at their last meeting. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Follow Up 2-5-16 Overview Training Lisa Multhauf, Diversion Program Coordinator, provided and update. Lisa requested feedback from the Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Overview training that was held on February 5, 2016. Mike O’Keefe stated the training was well attended. Pat Thompson stated the training provided good overall information and he would like to see something like this added to the curriculum in schools. Andy Brinkman would like to see administrators from the school districts invited to future training. Fred Johnson would like MRT for juveniles referred to a subcommittee. Lisa Multhauf stated the juvenile program would need to be developed. Judge Lundell refers to the Community Issues subcommittee. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. Day Report Center Update The Day Report Center construction project is underway. Funding from the State should be received by March 1, 2016. Building plans should be completed in the next two months and after approval bids will be released. Statistical information is currently being worked on to provide more information. Mike O’Keefe stated Health & Human Services will be asked to be part of the planning process in an effort to address AODA treatment issues. RESULT: DISCUSSED 9. Date Collection Update Mike O’Keefe reported Eric Biltonen is currently assisting with data collection. Dan VanSomeren gave information on Crystal reports that are part of the Jail's Records Management System (RMS).Captain VanSomeren will start training with staff to build individualized reports on anyone that has been in the St. Croix County jail since 1985. Dan stated staff is still working with the Department of Justice on the 24/7 Pilot Program. RESULT: DISCUSSED 10. Heroin & Prescription Painkillers Community Forum - 6-21-16 Mike O’Keefe provided a tool kit for parent’s packet to members for prescription painkillers. Patty Schachtner reported Hazelden and the University of Wisconsin River Falls will be hosting a Heroin and Prescription Abuse Community Conference on June 21, 2016. Patty stated athletic directors from St, Croix, Pierce and Polk County will be attending the conference. Patty gave a breakdown of the information being presented at the Conference. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1.Workforce Development. 2.Data Collection Update - CJCC. AODA wait list. 3. Gold Star Training - Sheriff. 4. Mental Health and Alcohol for June/July Fred Johnson. 5. St. Croix Valley Restorative Justice Updates (quarterly) - Eric Johnson. 6. Eric Biltonen should attend future CJCC meetings - Pat Thompson. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Judge Lundell announced Brian Smestad, Public Defender, has been appointed to the CJCC. He will be assigned to the Criminal Justice Subcommittee. Mark Samelstad, New Richmond Police Chief, announced he will be retiring effective April 1, 2016. A replacement law enforcement member for CJCC will be discussed at the Police Chief's Meeting in March. Yvonne Larson, Youth Action Hudson (YAH), thanked the members of CJCC for their services. Yvonne stated they work with the best of Hudson High School students. Yvonne provided information on the events/programs that students participate in the community. Andy Brinkman announced there is an election in April for the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors. Andy thanked the CJCC Committee for there service and thanked Judge Lundell for his leadership. Judge Lundell reported concerns from the Safety and Security Committee regarding the size of the room that CJCC Committee meetings are held in. This is currently being reviewed and will be placed on the agenda for the CJCC March meeting. Dan VanSomeren thanked the CJCC Committee, Administration Committee, Public Protection, and the St. Croix County Board for their support and assistance with the Day Report Center project. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 9:12 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next CJCC meeting will be held at the New Richmond Service Center on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.. The next CJCC Executive Committee meeting will be held at the Government Center - Room D203 on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.