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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-2014 Community Justice Collaborating Council Minutes MINUTES COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL September 25, 2014 8:00 AM 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 Present Joan Sprain St. Croix County Family Living Agent Present Roger Larson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Andy Brinkman St. Croix County Member of Public Protection Excused Eric Johnson St. Croix County Vice Chair Present Eric Lundell St. Croix County Chief Judge Present Liesl Nelson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Marc Samelstad St. Croix County Chief Present Scott L. Cox St. Croix County Corporation Counsel Excused Steve T'Kach St. Croix County Citizen member Present Kathleen Avoles St. Croix County Bar Association Present Mark Lemke St. Croix County DOC Probation/Parole Present Kristi Severson St. Croix County Acting Clerk of Courts Present Others present: Judge Scott R. Needham, Pam Bellrichard, Victim Witness Coordinator, Lisa Multhauf, Diversion Program Coordinator, Amber Perry, Drug Court Coordinator, Mike O'Keefe, CJCC Coordinator, Patty Schachtner, Medical Examiner, Katie Ryan, Turninpoint, Brian Smestad, Public Defender's Office, Kimberly Kitzberger, Juvenile Treatment Court- Juvenile Services, Selena Peterson, Victim Witness, Mike O'Keefe, CJCC Coordinator, Katie Heaton, and Kristina Aschenbrenner, District Court Administrator-Tenth Judicial District. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 28, 2014 8:00 AM RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT* BUSINESS ITEMS 1. St. Croix Valley Alliance Against Family Violence -CCR Katie Ryan, Sexual Assault Services Coordinator at Turningpoint and Selena Peterson, Victim/Witness Legal Advocate presented on Domestic Violence issues. October 2014 is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Both speakers answered questions from the group. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. By-Laws Recommended Revisions CJCC By-Laws Workgroup met on 9-24-14. Kate Avoles reported the workgroup suggested having someone from the faith-based community, the Medical Examiner, a representative from WITC - New Richmond, and a representative from the County Information Technology Department as potential new Council members. Liesl Nelson recommended all new members be advisory positions. Further discussion was held about the policy in the By-Laws for members who miss a certain number of meetings. (MSC) by Fred Johnson, second by Judge Needham, to approve the recommended new members to the CJCC Council with the faith-based and medical community members as voting members, others will be advisory. The By-Laws Committee will meet prior to the next meeting to bring back names for nomination to these positions. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. TAD Grant Update Discussed the upcoming Treatment and Alternatives (TAD) Grant renewal for 2015. The Department of Justice does not want St. Croix County to use the CJCC Coordinator Position as the cash match for this project. They stated that the Drug Court Coordinator's Position/salary can be used for this purpose. Also discussed the use of the Compas Assessment for juveniles. Fred Johnson would like to be part of the CRAIN (County Risk Assessment Implementation Network) which is sponsored by the WI Department of Corrections. Steve T'Kach recommended expanded training on the risk assessments for the entire group. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Space Update for CJCC & Drug Court A proposed plan for the new CJCC and Victim Witness space was presented to the Council for review. The Administration Committee will vote on this request at their next meeting, 10-1-14. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. CJCC Workgroups Discussed updates on CJCC Workgroups and progress. The Addictions Workgroup will meet prior to the next Council Meeting. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Domestic Violence Court Discussed the possibility of doing a feasibility study on domestic violence issues in St. Croix County to determine our needs. Katie Heaton has volunteered to assist with this project as a volunteer. She has a background with DV issues and has done internships in this area. (MSC) Motion by Pat Thompson, second by Steve T'Kach to allow Ms. Heaton to assist with this study. Judge Needham introduced Kristina Aschenbrenner, District Court Administrator, Tenth Judicial District. Judge Needham also discussed the possibility of applying for domestic violence prevention funding through a STOP Grant. RESULT: DISCUSSED ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURN DATE OF NEXT MEETING - OCTOBER 23, 2014 The next CJCC Meeting will be 10-23-14. There is a conflict with the 11-20-14 CJCC Council meeting due to a Judicial and State Public Defender's Conference. The 11-20-14 meeting will be changed to 12-4-14 at 8:00 AM in Room D203.