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NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 11, 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: OCTOBER 14, 2009
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: DECEMBER 9, 2009
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills, Vouchers*
2. Motel /Hotel /Travel Expenditures*
3. Medical Examiner — Casey Swetlik
4. Child Support Administrator — Katy Kapaun
5. District Attorney Eric Johnson/Office Manager Cathy Halverson; Victim/Witness
Coordinator Pam Bellrichard
6. 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. Towing Contract
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: October 22, 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.
10/22/2009 8:07 AM
ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
November 11, 2009
Official Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Speer, Roger Larson and Cindy Leonard.
ABSENT /EXCUSED: John Borup and Laura Tommerdahl.
STAFF PRESENT: Sheriff Dennis Hillstead, Chief Deputy John Shilts, Patrol Captain Scott
Knudson, Jail Captain Karen Humphrey, Accountant/Office Manager Mary Martell, Medical Examiner
Casey Swetlik, Child Support Administrator Katy Kapaun, Child Support Specialist Pam Dabruzzi,
District Attorney Eric Johnson, District Attorney Office Manager Cathy Halverson, Administrative
Coordinator Chuck Whiting (arrived at 8:55am) and Recording Secretary Amy Geurkink.
OTHERS PRESENT: None.
Meeting called to order at 8:32am by Chair Speer. Motion by Larson, 2 by Leonard to adopt the
agenda. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Leonard, 2 by Larson to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2009 meeting. Carried
unanimously.
The next regular meeting will be December 9th at 8:30am.
MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT: Swetlik presented October 2009 Medical Examiner bills in
the amount of $2,090.00, and outlined the revenue and the year -to -date budget summary. Motion by
Larson, 2 by Leonard to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
Swetlik reported the budget is on track with expenses under projections and summarized the
department will likely come in under budget at the end of the year.
CHILD SUPPORT DEPARTMENT REPORT: Kapaun introduced Pam Dabruzzi who recently
took the position of Child Support Specialist; Kapaun outlined Dabruzzi's past work experience and
reported she will attend training in February.
Kapaun presented October 2009 bills in the amount of $1,391.77 and clarified various expenses.
Discussion regarding interpretation services. Motion by Leonard, 2nd by Larson to approve the bills as
presented. Carried unanimously.
Kapaun presented the budget status report thru October 31 and noted the overage on professional
services; Kapaun summarized her department will likely come in under budget (overall) at year -end.
Kapaun reported over $940,000 in collections for the month of October. Brief discussion regarding the
recent article in the Hudson newspaper concerning the quality performance of the St. Croix County
Child Support office.
REPORTS OF THE SHERIFF DEPT /JAIL /PATROL CAPTAIN: October 2009 Jail bills in the
amount of $56,880.83 were presented. Motion by Larson, 2nd by Leonard to approve the bills as
presented. Carried unanimously.
October 2009 Sheriff Department bills in the amount of $64,493.39 were presented. Hillstead clarified
expenses with regard to scuba/dive equipment and concerning pseudo heroin. Motion by Leonard, 2nd
by Larson to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
Hillstead presented an authorization to exceed hotel expense stemming from two officers making a
transport to the state of Indiana; amount is $89.59 /each. Motion by Larson, 2 by Leonard to approve
the authorization as presented. Carried unanimously.
Shilts reported he met with Management Systems Specialist Dana Baker and indicated documents have
been submitted requesting participation in a consortium with regard to fuel purchase. Shilts
summarized they are not aware of a specific price at this time. Martell presented a report concerning
fuel prices paid per gallon since 2007.
Hillstead reported the overall budget for the Jail and Sheriff Department should come in at relatively
good shape at the end of the year.
Hillstead provided an update concerning the investigation of the recent shooting in the City of Hudson
and reported the review board has ruled the shooting was justified. Hillstead described aspects of the
"Total Station" program that provides detailed graphics of reconstructed crime scenes; Hillstead
summarized the department is in the process of training on this program and described it as an
extremely valuable tool.
Hillstead reported three persons have been arrested in connection with recent burglary activity.
Hillstead/Martell reported there have been over seven - hundred homes involved in the foreclosure
process thus far this year and summarized the time and paperwork spent on foreclosures is substantial.
Discussion regarding various ways in which empty homes may be safeguarded.
Hillstead/Humphrey reported the Huber population has increased somewhat, although the job market
remains challenging for inmates.
Discussion regarding requirement for county jails to have authorized medical personnel administer
prescription drug medication to Huber inmates. Hillstead noted there are pending lawsuits in other
counties with regard to this issue and summarized the cost of this service is significant and expressed
concern regarding budget effects.
Hillstead reported the Jail Program Director is no longer able to continue the job due to health
concerns and they are seeking a suitable replacement.
DISTRICT ATTORNEYNICTIM WITNESS REPORT: Halverson presented an authorization to
exceed hotel expense in the amount of $110 per night stemming from an Assistant District Attorney's
attendance at a conference in California. Motion by Larson, 2 by Leonard to approve the hotel
authorization as presented. Carried unanimously.
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October 2009 District Attorney bills in the amount of $46,370.83 were presented. Halverson outlined
the ADA positions that are state - funded and will be reimbursed. Motion by Leonard, 2 °a by Larson to
approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
Discussion regarding monies from the diversion program that are allocated to the general fund.
Johnson presented an authorization to exceed hotel expense in the amount of $110 per night for him to
attend a December conference regarding forensics. Motion by Leonard, 2 °a by Larson to approve the
authorization as presented. Carried unanimously.
Johnson reported he attended a recent conference in which he reported on the bad check procedure and
its effectiveness in St. Croix County. Johnson/Halverson reported members of the DA staff are
required to submit suggestions to improve office efficiency; discussion regarding potential upgrades
which may include attorney laptops and docking stations.
Johnson reported the annual Stop Drugs Ceremony is scheduled for November 30 and a
representative from Hazelden Treatment Center is listed as a featured speaker. Johnson indicated there
were approximately 1,400 posters submitted and the calendars are currently being produced. Johnson
indicated a substantial amount of money has been donated to the Stop Drugs Program and they are
investigating the idea of a billboard along I -94. Brief discussion regarding tactics used to curb drug
abuse.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55am.
Cindy Leonard, Secretary
Amy Geurkink, Recording Secretary
Approved December]], 2009
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