HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Protection 03-11-09 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE
MARCH 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: February 11, 2009
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: April 8, 2009
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Web Browser/Visions Update
2. Bills, Vouchers, Capital Outlay*
3. Motel/Hotel /Travel Expenditures*
4. Mission Statements /Goals*
5. Medical Examiner — Casey Swetlik
a. * *Increased Forensic Pathologist Fee from Ramsey County for 2009
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
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: March 6, 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.
3/6/2009 8:00 AM
ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
March 11, 2009
Official Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Speer, Laura Gunderson - Tommerdahl, Roger Larson and John
Borup. Cindy Leonard arrived at 8:35am. Absent: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Medical Examiner Casey Swetlik, District Attorney Eric Johnson, Sheriff
Dennis Hillstead, Chief Deputy John Shilts, Patrol Captain Scott Knudson, Accountant /Office
Manager Mary Martell, Child Support Director Katy Kapaun and Recording Secretary Amy
Geurkink.
OTHERS PRESENT: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting arrived at 8:46am.
Meeting called to order at 8:30am by Chair Speer. Motion by Larson, 2 by Borup to adopt the
agenda. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Larson, 2nd by Borup to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2009 meeting.
Carried unanimously.
The next regular meeting will be Friday, April 10 at 8:30am, the May meeting will be on the
13 and the June meeting will be on the 10
MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT: Swetlik presented February 2009 Medical Examiner
bills in the amount of $2,591.57, outlined the activity report and the year -to -date budget
summary and reported the budget is on track. Discussion regarding Ramsey County autopsy fee
increase; Swetlik reported it is an unbudgeted cost increase. Motion by Borup, 2nd by
Gunderson - Tommerdahl to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
CHILD SUPPORT REPORT: Kapaun presented February 2009 bills in the amount of
$6,434.92 and the budget status report and clarified some specific expenses. Brief discussion
regarding new copy machine expense and Japanese interpreter fees. Discussion regarding effects
of the current economy; Kapaun reported case load has increased and the phones are extremely
busy. Kapaun reported collections are down but there is continued good news on performance
standards. Motion by Borup, 2 by Leonard to approve the bills as presented. Carried
unanimously.
Kapaun reported the federal stimulus package could be promising news explaining that funding
may be restored concerning the deficit reduction act. Kapaun also reported the stimulus money
may prompt the state to take another look at the call center and the electronic case file system.
However; there are no cost proposals at this point in time.
REPORTS OF THE SHERIFF DEPT /JAIL /PATROL CAPTAIN: Brief discussion
regarding Hillstead's late agenda item addition request. Hillstead reported there is potential
funding from the Federal COPS Hiring Program and indicated there is no official application
information yet and it will likely need County Board approval. This item will be placed on next
month's meeting agenda.
Discussion regarding the Department of Justice Assistance Direct Grant; Hillstead reported it is
not yet clearly defined what the funds are for and there are no specifics concerning the
application process; this item will be placed on next month's meeting agenda.
Hillstead reported on aspects of the Governor's budget explaining it would reduce prison
population over the next couple of years but expressed his concern about the background of
some non - violent offenders and whether offenders will actually pay their fines.
February 2009 Jail bills in the amount of $80,784.39 were presented and some specific expenses
were clarified. Motion by Leonard, 2nd by Borup to approve the bills as presented. Carried
unanimously.
February 2009 Sheriff Department bills in the amount of $46,963.70 were presented and some
specific expenses were clarified. Discussion regarding the canine program/training; Knudson
reported donations have paid for the third dog as well as the training and the Department will
provide a canine demonstration in New Richmond in the near future. Motion by Borup, 2 by
Leonard to approve the bills as presented. Carried unanimously.
Discussion regarding the present gasoline price, contracts with vendors and the Department's
current under - budget price savings and over - budget revenue funds. Hillstead indicated he would
like to see consideration of funding a third court security position.
Hillstead presented an authorization to exceed hotel expense stemming from an officer's
attendance at canine training in Milwaukee (one night at a rate of $98.88 per night). Motion by
Borup, 2 by Larson to approve the authorization as presented. Carried unanimously.
Discussion regarding the current Jail population figures and factors that have resulted in the low
numbers; discussion regarding crimes that are on the increase such as domestics and drunk
driving.
Knudson reported the first county traffic fatality for the year just north of Spring Valley. The
victim is a 24- year -old female; road conditions appear to be a factor.
Martell reported home foreclosures continue to be on the rise and provided some statistics.
Whiting requested report data; Martell will compile and submit. Discussion regarding what
happens to foreclosed homes and the effects on renters of properties in the foreclosure process.
Brief discussion regarding the resolution from Kewaunee County concerning making seatbelt
enforcement a primary enforcement.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY /VICTIM WITNESS REPORT: Speer read a letter concerning a
Voca grant in the amount of $9,842.00.
Johnson presented February 2009 District Attorney bills in the amount of $1,614.81. He noted
the various charges from other counties and hopes St. Croix County is charging for similar
expenses. Motion by Larson, 2nd by Borup to approve the bills as presented. Carried
unanimously.
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Johnson provided a handout concerning the draft Victim Services Assistant position description,
explained the need for and aspects of the position, outlined salary and benefit information and
described the funding through Chapter 950 reimbursement. Johnson noted the position is in the
exploratory phase at this point and they are researching funding options without utilizing county
money; discussion regarding budget effects.
Brief discussion regarding the Drug Court and Diversion Programs and the costs savings to the
County, Johnson indicated the true test of success will be the test of time to see how many
offenders are back in the system.
Discussion regarding the state budget and the turnover of Assistant District Attorney positions as
DA programs are continually being cut from the state budget.
Johnson reported there is proposed legislation to make OWI first -time offenses a crime and the
significant cost increase it would have on the County.
Brief discussion regarding the County Board goal setting session scheduled for Friday, April
24 Department Heads will be in attendance.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10am.
Cindy Leonard, Secretary
Amy Geurkink, Recording Secretary
Approved: April III, 2000
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