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MEETING MINUTES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & FAMILY ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE
OF THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL
October 17, 2018 11:30 AM
Room 1216 Government Center
St. Croix County Goverment Center - Room 1216 - 1101
Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Organization Title Status Arrived
Name
Pam St. Croix Coordinator, Victim Witness Present
Bellrichard County
Edward Vlack St. Croix Hon. Edward F. Vlack, Branch II, Present
County Chair
Scott St. Croix Hon. Scott R. Needham, Branch Excused
Needham County III
Kathleen St. Croix Representative, Bar Association Excused
Avoles County
Mark Lemke St. Croix Supervisor, Division of Present
County Community Corrections
Curt St. Croix Faith Based Representative Present
Thomassen County
Mark Richert St. Croix Representative, Chiefs of Police Present
County
Tim St. Croix Circuit Court Commissioner Present
Heckmann County
Steve Kirt St. Croix Administrator, Behavioral Health Present
County
Michael St. Croix District Attorney Present
Nieskes County
Jason Sykora St. Croix Lieutenant, Sheriff's Office Present
County
Alena Taylor St. Croix Executive Director, Turningpoint Present
County
Also present; Hon. R. Michael Waterman, Erica Ellenwood, Selena Peterson, Tina Sitz,
Susan Capparelli, Haley (Turningpoint), Dr. Brad Nevins, Sarah Yacoub, and Mike O'Keefe.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Domestic Violence & Family Issues Subcommittee of the Community Justice
Collaborating Council Regular Meeting August 22, 2018 11:30 AM
Minutes of August 22, 2018 were accepted as presented.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2018
Discussion was held about upcoming events in recognition of Domestic Violence
Awareness month, which is observed throughout October 2018.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Review Domestic Violence Compliance Court Workplan Assignments
Judge Vlack passed out a draft flow chart that can be used to funnel cases into the DV
Compliance Court track. Discussion was held at each point of the flow chart and
suggestions were made by members. Further discussion was held on DV assessments
and children/family issues. Judge Vlack directed Mike O'Keefe to draft a summary of
comments made during this meeting concerning implementation of the DV Compliance
Court. This document will be reviewed at the next meeting in December.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Turningpoint For Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Updates
Alena Taylor, Executive Director for Turningpoint gave an update on funding issues for
the shelter from Pierce and St. Croix Counties. Discussion was held on other potential
future funding sources.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURN
Judge Vlack adjourned the meeting at 12:47 p.m.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 11:30 a.m., Government Center, room 1216.