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NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
MAY 13, 2009 - 8:30AM
ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
ROOM 1281
1101 CARMICHAEL ROAD
HUDSON, WISCONSIN
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: APRIL 10, 2009
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: JUNE 10, 2009
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Web BrowserNisions Update
2. Bills, Vouchers, Capital Outlay*
3. Motel /Hotel /Travel Expenditures*
4. Mission Statements /Goals*
a. Goal Setting Joint Meeting*
b. Resolutions for WCA*
5. Medical Examiner — Casey Swetlik
6. Child Support Administrator — Katy Kapaun
7. District Attorney Eric Johnson, Victim /Witness Coordinator Ann Gustafson
a. Justice Assistance Direct Grant
8. Sheriff Dennis Hillstead, Chief Deputy John Shilts, Patrol Captain Scott Knudson, Jail
Captain Karen Humphrey, Accountant/Office Manager Mary Martell
a. Expenditures: Drug Fund/Confiscated Acct. /Jail Assessment
b. Justice Assistance Direct Grant
c. Federal COPS Hiring Program
d. * *Resolution Approving Law Enforcement Agreement with the Town of Somerset
e. * *Chippewa County Resolution 9 -09 (regarding reimbursement for state probation
and parole prisoners)
f. * *Hessler Case
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURN
(Items may be taken in different order)
* These items may be heard by each Department
** Additions /Changes /Corrections
Submitted by: Julie Speer
Date: May 7, 2009
Copies to: County Board office News Media
County Clerk Committee Members
Respective Department Heads
Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a
County Board meeting.
5/7/2009 9:16 AM
ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
May 13, 2009
Official Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Speer, Laura Tommerdahl, Roger Larson, Cindy Leonard and
John Borup. Absent: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Medical Examiner Casey Swetlik, Child Support Director Katy Kapaun,
Sheriff Dennis Hillstead, Chief Deputy John Shilts, Patrol Captain Scott Knudson, Lieutenant
Jeff Klatt, Jail Captain Karen Humphrey, Accountant/Office Manager Mary Martell, District
Attorney Eric Johnson, Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting and Recording Secretary
Amy Geurkink.
OTHERS PRESENT: County Board Chair Roger Rebholz.
Meeting called to order at 8:33am by Chair Speer. Motion by Borup, 2nd by Larson to adopt the
agenda. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Larson, 2nd by Borup to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2009 meeting. Carried
unanimously.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, June 10 at 8:30am and the July meeting will be
on the 8 th at 8:30am.
MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT: Swetlik presented April 2009 Medical Examiner bills
in the amount of $4,458.00 and reported there are two outstanding autopsies. Swetlik outlined
the activity report and the year -to -date budget figures and summarized the budget is on track.
Motion by Borup, 2 by Leonard to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
Swetlik presented a proposed autopsy informational brochure and explained its purpose is to
provide valuable information when an autopsy is to be performed. Swetlik indicated he will
begin handing out the pamphlet once it is finalized. Discussion regarding determining factors
that warrant an autopsy.
CHILD SUPPORT REPORT: Kapaun was not present for the meeting but provided April
2009 bills in the amount of $1,567.98 and the budget status report. Motion by Borup, 2 by
Tommerdahl to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
REPORTS OF THE SHERIFF DEPT /JAIL /PATROL CAPTAIN: April 2009 Jail bills in
the amount of $62,362.60 were presented and various expenses were clarified. Motion by
Larson, 2 by Borup to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
April 2009 Sheriff Department bills in the amount of $152,731.95 were presented and various
expenses were clarified. Shilts provided an update concerning the prospect of a fuel - pricing
consortium. Hillstead reported the land adjacent to the New Richmond incinerator location may
be utilized for the canine program training site. Motion by Leonard, 2nd by Larson to approve
the bills as presented. Carried unanimously
Hillstead reported the Huber jail population continues to be low and cited minimal job
availability as a contributing factor. Hillstead and Humphrey reported the medical and mental
health watches in the jail continue to be on the rise.
Hillstead and Martell reported the foreclosure numbers are up considerably and summarized they
will likely stay at a high rate for awhile.
Hillstead explained aspects of the Resolution Approving Law Enforcement with the Town of
Somerset; Borup commenced discussion regarding cost - effectiveness for the county. Motion by
Borup, 2 nd by Leonard to approve the resolution as presented (with stipulation of a year -end cost
review). Carried unanimously. The committee members signed the resolution and it will be
presented to the County Board for approval. Discussion regarding centralized law enforcement.
Discussion regarding Door County Resolution regarding designating the seat belt law as a
primary enforcement; Hillstead will provide to Corporation Counsel for St. Croix County
resolution preparation. Discussion regarding Chippewa County resolution concerning increased
reimbursement for state probation and parole holds; Hillstead reported it mirrors what has
previously been done in St. Croix County.'
Speer presented a newspaper article featuring Officer Shawn Demulling concerning Project
Lifesaver expansion efforts; Hillstead reported funding for the program is all donated.
Hillstead provided an update on laptops in squads and complimented Demulling and Martell for
their efforts in implementing the project.
Hillstead reported the Hessler case has been settled and provided information that led to the
claim. Discussion regarding policies and procedures within the jail, training and aspects of video
camera equipment.
Shilts commenced discussion regarding towing services provided to the Sheriff's Department
and presented a copy of the "No- Preference Towing List - Application for Participation" along
with a proposed contract. Shilts reported the documents have been given to Corporation Counsel
for review.
Knudson reported there have been three more county traffic fatalities and cited lack of seat belt
use as a contributing factor.
Knudson reported the canine program graduation will occur at the end of the month and
described a recent incident in which a police dog apprehended a suspect during a crime -in-
progress. Knudson noted Home Depot is donating all of the supplies to build the canine training
area and expressed appreciation on behalf of the department.
Tommerdahl left the meeting at 10:21 am.
St. Croix County Resolution #19 (2008) — Resolution Requesting the State of Wisconsin to Increase Reimbursement Payments
Made by the Department of Corrections For State Probation and Parole Prisoners Held in County Jails.
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY /VICTIM WITNESS REPORT: Johnson presented April 2009
District Attorney bills in the amount of $36,621.49, clarified various expenses and summarized
the department is within budget. Motion by Larson, 2 nd by Leonard to approve the bills as
presented. Carried unanimously.
Johnson outlined various upcoming high - profile cases and provided information regarding
forthcoming interns from the UW -River Falls intern program.
Johnson outlined aspects of the Resolution Authorizing Application for Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant; discussion regarding time -frame and union issues. The committee
signed the resolution and it will be presented to the County Board for approval.
Johnson reported Victim Witness Coordinator Ann Gustafson is retiring in September and
complimented her years of quality service.
Brief discussion regarding the Raboin case.
Meeting adjourned at 10:47am.
Cindy Leonard, Secretary
Amy Geurkink, Recording Secretary
Approved June ll, 2009
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