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MEETING MINUTES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & FAMILY ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE
OF THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL
September 16, 2020 11:30 AM
Room 1284-County Board Room
St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1284 -
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson,
Wisconsin
NOTICE
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CJCC members are encouraged to attend the meeting via the
use of technology utilizing the Zoom platform.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Organization Title Status Arrived
Name
Pam St. Croix Coordinator, Victim Witness Remote
Bellrichard County
Edward Vlack St. Croix Hon. Edward F. Vlack, Br.II, Chair Present
County
Mark Lemke St. Croix Supervisor, Division of Remote
County Community Corrections
Curt St. Croix Faith Based Representative Remote
Thomassen County
Mark Richert St. Croix Representative, Chiefs of Police Present
County
Tim St. Croix Circuit Court Commissioner Remote
Heckmann County
Jason Sykora St. Croix Lieutenant, Sheriff's Office Excused
County
Alena Taylor St. Croix Executive Director, Turningpoint Excused
County
Ryan Shervey St. Croix Representative, Bar Association Remote
County
Anjali PatelSt. Croix Representative, Office of State Remote
County Public Defender
Michael St. Croix District Attorney Present
Nieskes County
Steve Kirt St. Croix Administrator, Behavioral Health Remote
County - proxy-Kristin D
Also present, Craig Hooyman, Haley Konsela, Susan Capparelli, Tina Sitz and Mike
O'Keefe
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Domestic Violence & Family Issues Subcommittee of the Community Justice
Collaborating Council Regular Meeting June 17, 2020 11:30 AM
Minutes of June 17, 2020 was accepted as presented.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Domestic Violence Workgroup Update
Haley Konsela, Ryan Shervey and Tim Heckmann gave updates on the workplan for St.
Croix County. Ryan states they haven't make a lot of progress due to COVID-19 issues.
Haley states they have an appointment to attend the parenting group to observe. She
also reported on a couple of cases she is working on with and discussed mediation. Tim
Heckmann states working with Zoom for court hearings has actually helped people be
able to attend hearings and not miss work or other obligations. Judge Vlack and Ryan
Shervey discussed Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) issues with some cases.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Presentation by Division of Community Corrections - Probation Review Process
Mark Lemke, Supervisor, Division of Community Corrections discussed the form that was
developed in an effort to share information between the Probation Office and Judge
Vlack's Court. (DCC)Agent Craig Hooyman, DCC, discussed how P&P supervises
offenders who commit domestic related offenses. He reviewed the form that is
submitted to the court outlining any issues with the offender and progress in treatment.
Agent Hooyman states the form came from another county, but it has been adopted for
use in St. Croix County (SCC). He states he is responsible for submission of the form
but will staff any substantial issues with Supervisor Lemke. Susan Capparelli asked
about sharing information on high risk offenders and how communication can be
improved. Further discussion was held on confidentiality issues and signed releases
for offender information. Judge Vlack states Agent Hooyman outlines the good and
bad on the form and it is very helpful to his Court. He also states the District
Attorney's Office is involved in the process.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Review Potential Domestic Violence Training Opportunities
Discussion was held on potential training opportunities for domestic violence and family
issues.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURN
Judge Vlack adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 11:30 a.m., Government Center, County Board room - 1284