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MEETING MINUTES
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE
COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL
October 10, 2017 11:00 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
Andy St. Croix Chair - Public Protection & Excused
Brinkman County Judiciary Committee
Scott St. Croix Sheriff - Cathy Borgschatz proxy Present
Knudson County
Eric Lundell St. Croix Judge - Branch I - Chair Present
County
Kristi St. Croix Clerk of Court Present
Severson County
Mark Lemke St. Croix Supervisor - Division of Present
County Community Corrections
Brian St. Croix Attorney manager, Office of State Present
Smestad County Public Defender
Michael St. Croix District Attorney Excused
Nieskes County
Hon. R. Michael Waterman, Michael Kahler, Tamara Mark and Karen Scobey.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Criminal Justice Subcommittee of the Community Justice Collaborating Council
Regular Meeting September 12, 2017 11:00 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT
Hon. R. Michael Waterman reported on the OWI training that took place in Duluth, MN. He
states that 15 - 20% of high level alcoholics do not respond to traditional treatment methods. An
OWI track within the Adult Drug Court would channel services for these individuals. There are
questions to be answered as to who will pay for monitoring and testing for these individuals.
These issues will be discussed at the November 9, 2017 CJCC Treatment Courts oversight
subcommittee meeting.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Day Report Center Update
Michael Kahler reviewed statistics for the Day Report Center (DRC). To date we have
had over 7000 contacts in person or by telephone. The current workload is manageable,
but difficult. On Saturdays we usually see from 30 to 50 defendants. At times we have to
pull staff from the Jail to assist. The Hon. Eric J. Lundell states we should only send
felony level cases to the DRC and cutting back on testing is a good incentive when
defendants have negative test results. Tamara Mark discussed oral fluid testing and DNA
samples. Last month the DRC completed 45 DNA samples and are now using a new kit
that will make the process easier and faster.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. OWI Protocols Review
This will remain an ongoing issue for this subcommittee.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. AODA Treatment Options - St. Croix County
The CJCC Substance Abuse/Trauma Informed Care subcommittee is working on
identifying AODA treatment options in our area as well as gaps in services and how to
address these. They can report back to this subcommittee with findings.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Human Trafficking
Chief Deputy Cathy Borgschatz gave a brief overview of this issue in our area. She stated
this issue seems to be more prevalent in Washington County, MN, but is migrating into
our area also.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1.) Adult Drug Court Updates, 2.) Day Report Center Updates, 3.) Crime Data Analyst Position
Update
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Brandi Hardt is the new Sergeant to replace the vacancy left by Brent Standaert. Chief Deputy
Cathy Borgschatz discussed staffing issues with investigators and training needs for the next six
months. The Crime Data Analyst position recruitment process has been extended to October 22,
2017.
ADJOURN
Judge Lundell adjourned the meeting at 11;48 a.m..
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next CJCC Criminal Justice Subcommittee meeting is Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 11:00
a.m., Government Center - room 1216.