PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 18, 2011
Members present: Chairman Ken Capelle; Steve Breaker; Steve Gueths; Michael McClelland, Arlyn Tober.
Members absent: None
Others present: Sheriff Randall Wright; Tom Tuma; Mike Jesse; Steve Haskell; Ryan Wright; family of Ryan Wright; Bill Mott; Greg Nelson; Lee Pulaski from the Shawano Leader; Frank Pascarella telephonically; Kathy Sumnicht
Location & Time: James E. Stoltenow Training Room – 9:00 a.m.
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Motion To Deviate: Tober made a motion to deviate from the Agenda should it become necessary, second by Breaker. All in favor and motion carried.
Minutes Approval: Gueths indicated that the agenda stated “from the February 22 meeting” and should have been February 11. McClelland indicated that the February 11, 2011 minutes stated that McClelland made a motion and seconded the motion, in regard to the 2011 Hazmat Equipment Grant. Breaker had made the second. Gueths made a motion to approve the February 9 and 11, 2011 minutes with the changes, second by Breaker. All in favor and motion carried.
Next meeting will be Friday, April 8, 2011.
Public Comment: None
Deputy Oath of Office: Ryan Wright was deputized by Sheriff Wright. Ryan will be a deputy with the Stockbridge Munsee Police Department.
CORONER
MONTHLY REPORT: Jesse reported 50 calls in the month of February, with 28 where the Coroner was needed. Tober made a motion to approve the report, second by Gueths. All in favor and motion carried.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
MONTHLY REPORT: A written report was discussed with the Committee. Gueths made a motion to approve the report, second by Breaker. All in favor and motion carried.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
CLOSED SESSION: At 9:20 a.m., Gueths made a motion to convene in closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(f) to discuss financial, medical, social or personal information of employee and 19.81(1)(c) to discuss compensation, second by McClelland. Roll call vote: all aye
OPEN SESSION
At 9:50 a.m., Gueths made a motion to reconvene in open session for action from closed session, second by Breaker. Roll call vote: all aye
No action needed to be taken.
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SERVICE DELIVERY RESPONSES:
Jail – Expansion of Inmate labor force within the County. Nelson indicated that the inmates have been assisting some County departments for years now, but Borroughs indicated in his written response that any further expansion of their assistance would risk statutory scrutiny.
Law Enforcement/Patrol Division: Vehicle usage for nonpatrol and administrative personnel: One administrative vehicle will not be replaced in the future due to retirement. Other explanations were written in the response.
Elimination of the recreational patrols or paying straight-time or use part-time officer: The issue of paying over-time will be brought up at contract time. Other reasons were given in the response.
Raise Sheriff Sale Fee: Requirements for posting have been reduced and the fee is consistent in the State.
McClelland made a motion to agree with the responses of the Jail and Patrol Division, second by Gueths. All in favor and motion carried. The committee indicated they would like the responses put in the County Board packets.
MOU – MENOMINEE COUNTY E911 ANSWERING POINT: Bill Mott indicated that if Menominee County has a problem with their 911, Shawano County could receive their calls. Corporation Counsel, Tony Kordus, has read it and some changes were made. Gueths made a motion to approve the MOU, second by Breaker. All in favor and motion carried.
COURTHOUSE SECURITY RESOLUTION: One full-time deputy and with up to thirty weekly hours of assistance from part-time staff. The first year to be taken from the undesignated fund. Gueths made a motion to approve the resolution and forward it on to the Shawano County Board of Supervisors, second by Capelle. Roll call vote: all aye.
CARRYFORWARD RESOLUTION: $39,710 for 12 workstations and SRT equipment. Capelle made a motion to approve the carryforward resolution, second by McClelland. All in favor and motion carried.
APPOINT SUBCOMMITTEE TO MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STOCKBRIDGE TRIBAL COUNSEL: The Tribal Contract indicates that two persons of the Public Safety Committee be appointed to meet regarding law enforcement employee issues. Tober made a motion that a Committee be set up by Capelle and Captain Tuma, second by Gueths. All in favor and motion carried.
HOLCOMB PTO TIME: Ann Holcomb is subpoenaed to testify for the United States in regard to a black market fuel scandal in the Middle East on April 6, 2011. Requesting that she need not use her personal time off for this purpose. Capelle made a motion that Holcomb not need to use her personal time off for time spent being a witness, second by McClelland. All in favor and motion carried.
SHERIFF’S COMMENTS: Did send some officers to Madison per a Mutual Aid request.
BILLS AND VOUCHERS: Gueths made a motion to approve the bills and vouchers as presented, second by Breaker. All in favor and motion carried.
At noon, Gueths made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Breaker and meeting was adjourned.
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Steve Breaker, Secretary