HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Protection 09-09-09 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 9, 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: AUGUST 12, 2009
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: OCTOBER 14, 2009
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Web Browser/Visions Update
2. Bills, Vouchers*
3. Budget 2010, Capital Outlay*
4. Motel /Hotel /Travel Expenditures*
5. Mission Statements /Goals*
6. WCA Resolutions*
7. Medical Examiner — Casey Swetlik
8. Child Support Administrator — Katy Kapaun
a. Thompson -West Software Subscription Contract
9. District Attorney Eric Johnson, Victim/Witness Coordinator Ann Gustafson, Office
Manager Cathy Halverson
10. 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
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: September 3, 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.
9/3/2009 9:36 AM
ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
September 9, 2009
Official Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Speer, Laura Tommerdahl, Roger Larson, Cindy Leonard and
John Borup. ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Deputy John Shilts, Patrol Captain Scott Knudson,
Accountant /Office Manager Mary Martell, Medical Examiner Casey Swetlik, Child Support
Administrator Katy Kapaun, District Attorney Office Manager Cathy Halverson and Recording
Secretary Amy Geurkink.
OTHERS PRESENT: None.
Meeting called to order at 8:30am by Chair Speer. Motion by Larson, 2 nd by Borup to adopt the
agenda. Carried unanimously. Motion by Borup, 2 nd by Larson to approve the minutes of the
August 12, 2009 meeting. Carried unanimously.
The next regular meeting will be October 14, 2009 at 8:30am; the November meeting will be on
the 11"' and the December meeting will be on the 9th.
MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT: Swetlik presented August 2009 Medical Examiner bills
in the amount of $4,642.58, clarified various expenses and outlined the revenue and the year -to-
date budget summary. Swetlik summarized the budget is on track. Motion by Tommerdahl, 2 "d
by Larson to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
Swetlik reported he is researching possible purchase of safety equipment items such as reflective
material and identification clothing; he indicated he will bring this item to the next meeting for
consideration.
Swetlik reported a new intern, Samuel Lifton from UW -River Falls has started in the ME office
for the fall semester; Swetlik indicated he will introduce him at the next meeting.
CHILD SUPPORT DEPARTMENT REPORT: Kapaun presented August 2009 bills in the
amount of $3,159.38, clarified various expenses and outlined the budget status report. Kapaun
summarized the budget remains on track. Motion by Leonard, 2 nd by Borup to approve the bills
as presented. Carried unanimously.
Kapaun reported $986,253 in collections for the month of August. Discussion regarding job loss
and other stresses of the current economy and its effect on the Child Support office.
Kapaun reported she is requesting committee action to cancel the Thompson/West (Westlaw)
subscription service and indicated the contract may be terminated without penalty. Motion by
Borup, 2 " by Larson, to cancel the Thompson/West (Westlaw) contract per Kapaun's
recommendation. Carried unanimously.
Kapaun reported a staff retirement will occur in her office next month and indicated she hopes to
fill the position in 2009.
Discussion regarding process service and aspects of outsourcing/in -house options.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY/VICTIM WITNESS REPORT: Halverson presented August 2009
District Attorney bills in the amount of $2,636.22 and clarified various expenses. Motion by
Leonard, 2 by Tommerdahl to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously. Brief
discussion regarding shredder purchase and utilization of St. Croix Industries for large shredding
projects.
Halverson reported Victim Witness Coordinator Ann Gustafson is retiring, her last day is
October 2nd and the Victim Witness Coordinator from Pierce County will fill that position.
Speer read a letter concerning Voca Grant funds in the amount of $9,858.00.
REPORTS OF THE SHERIFF DEPT /JAIL /PATROL CAPTAIN: August 2009 Jail bills in
the amount of $59,617.25 were presented and various expenses clarified. Motion by Borup, 2nd
by Tommerdahl to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
August 2009 Sheriff Department bills in the amount of $32,353.08 were presented and various
expenses clarified. Shilts described aspects of forensic photography. Brief discussion regarding
the line item transfer to the "buy" fund. Motion by Larson, 2 by Borup to approve the bills as
presented. Carried unanimously.
Knudson provided an update regarding the canine facility project. Shilts reported two officers
will be part of a canine team that will compete in the national competition in Iowa at the end of
September and indicated he will provide an update at next month's meeting.
Shilts explained contract work with various establishments throughout the county for special
events; brief discussion regarding ultimate (cage) fighting events.
Brief discussion regarding the 2010 budget status.
Shilts explained the process regarding time cards and the importance of accurate documentation.
Martell provided an update regarding the foreclosure rate and summarized the numbers have
already reached the total 2008 amount.
Shilts provided an update concerning recent incidences on the St. Croix River; discussion
regarding the mutual aid agreement with Washington County and issues concerning jurisdiction.
Borup commenced discussion regarding centralized law enforcement and summarized he
believes it would be a sensible plan for St. Croix County.
Meeting adjourned at 9:59am.
Cindy Leonard, Secretary
Amy Geurkink, Recording Secretary
Approved October 14, 2009
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