Pierce County Sheriff Department

January 4, 2011
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair Ross
Members Present: Jon Aubart, Cullen Peterson, Ken Snow, James Ross and Jeff Holst.
Staff Present: Sheriff Hove, Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson and Lt. Mike Knoll.
A quorum was determined.
Public comment. Larry Johnson, 715-273-4621, from the Pierce County ATV
Association presented committee information with a request he would like to get on the
next LEC agenda with a request to make the following locations in Pierce County
official ATV routes. County Road B from 170 St. to 850 Ave. CTH P from 50 St to
110 St. Cth N from 650 Ave to CTH G to 425 St. Intersection of CTH N and CTH G to
El Paso Bar and Grill. CTH CC from 410 Ave to 370 Ave. Chair Ross informed
Johnson he would be on the next agenda.
Motion by Snow/Aubart to adopt agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Snow/Peterson to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2010
meeting. Motion Carried.
Meeting Called to
Order
Members Present
Staff Present
Quorum Determined
Public Comment
Motion to Adopt
Agenda
Motion to approve
December 13, 2010
meeting minutes
Sheriff’s Report: Sheriff Hove reports Investigator Mike Waltz was promoted to Patrol
Lieutenant. His open Investigator position is posted with testing and interviews
scheduled. The Department is working with mental Health with the issue of what to do
with persons arrested and having a BAC of .30 or greater. Dr. Tashjian, Jail Medical
Director, states they are not to be held in the County Jail unless their BAC is less then
.30 for liability reasons for the County. We have no place for the arresting officers to
hold them. We average five a year. Sheriff is working with Public Health to prepare
for an upcoming retirement of the Jail Nurse.
Sheriff Report
Discuss and take action on squad bid: Sheriff Hove is recommending to the committee
to re-bid the diesel truck as the three bids, Cernohous Chevrolet $40,000, Ellsworth
Ford $38,587 and Quinn Motors $38544.75 , all came in over our budgeted amount.
Motion made by Snow/Peterson to rebid the truck after the Sheriff modifies
specifications. Carried.
Discuss and take
action on Truck Bids
Discuss and take action on 911 recording system: Lt. Knoll presented the committee
with a draft of a Request for Proposal and Specifications for a Telephone and Radio
Communications Recording System and the notice for the papers. The request calls for
the proposals be turned into the Sheriff’s Department by Tuesday February 1, 2011 at
4:15 p.m.
System should have a 7-10 year life span. Installation deadline will be worked out by
the vendor by final approval of awarded vender contract.
Motion by Peterson/Snow to approve Draft and Request for Proposal. Carried.
Discuss and take
action on 911
Recording System
Discuss and take action on training requests: None at this time.
Future Agenda items: ATV Route Request, Update on Computer System, diesel truck
re-bid. Discussion of squad placement around the County all approved by Chair.
Set next meeting date: The next meeting of the LE Committee was set February 1,
2011 at 4:00 p.m.
Discuss and take
action on training
requests
Future Agenda Items
Set Next Meeting
.
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Gulbranson
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff Nancy Hove
Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson
Sheriff Department Phone: 715-273-5051
Administration Fax: 715-273-3409
Jail Fax: 715-273-6856
Investigation Fax: 715-273-1137
January 25, 2011
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Meeting Called to Order by Jim Ross @ 16:02
Attendance: Committee Chair Jim Ross, committee member Ken Snow, committee
member Jon Aubart, Sheriff Nancy Hove, Janet Huppert IT, Lt. Mike Knoll
Quorum present
Public Comment: None
Ross Motion to Adopt Agenda, Snow 1st, Aubart seconded
Ross, approve minutes from 01/04/11 meeting, Snow 1st, Aubart seconded
Discussion and take action on Sheriff’s Department Computer System;
-Janet asked if any concerns as of now. She advised no, but there were architectural
changes in current presented contract that will need to be worked out during the
contract negotiation. Also discussion on other costs to county other than proposed
contract amount, ie; shelving and such for equipment.
Meeting Called to
Order
Present
Quorum Determined
Public Comment
Motion to Adopt
Agenda
Motion to approve
January 4, 2011
meeting minutes
Discuss and take
action on Purchase of
new Computer
System
-Aubart addressed the different modules of the CIS system, specifically the AVL and
the benefit of this being included. Also discussion as to having a good explanation of
the whole CIS system and why different from SMART.
-Snow asked if CIS could present F&P and Full County Board with presentation of the
system.
-Hove advises Mike from CIS will be here and be able to present the board with its
request.
-Hove requested Janet to get her a price list on what extra is needed and if needed Hove
will find in her budget.
-Huppert advises she needed a copy of contract hardware list to do that.
-Hove will provide Huppert with contract hardware list
-Aubart discussion if mobile computer system portion necessary and Aubart advises
yes due to the officer capability to access information and also relieves Dispatch so
officers are capable of running information so Dispatch does not have to.
-Snow so moves to make motion to move CIS to F&P pending total contract
acceptance/agreement and not to exceed $430,000.00. Aubart seconded, chair all in
favor, no oppose.
Motion to forward
Computer Purchase
to F&P
Future agenda items discussed; Mike Knoll to have RFP Report for the meeting on the 02/01/11
-Nancy will have new truck bids on the 1st for discussion
-update on RMS
-Next Law Enforcement Committee Meeting set for Tuesday February 1, 2011 @ 4:00
p.m.
Adjourn meeting: Snow moved, Aubart seconded, Chair Ross adjourns meeting at
16:36
Respectfully submitted
Sheriff Nancy Hove
Future Agenda Items
Set Next Meeting
Motion to Adjourn.
February 1, 2011
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair Ross
Members Present: Jim Ross, Jon Aubart, Cullen Peterson, Ken Snow, Chip Simones
Meeting Called to
Order
Present
Staff Present: Sheriff Hove, Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson, Lt. Mike Knoll
Others Present: Larry Johnson, Pierce County ATV Association
A quorum was determined.
Quorum Determined
Public comment: None
Public Comment
Adopt Agenda: J Aubart made a motion/second by K Snow to move number 10, UTV
ordinance to number 6, right after approval of minutes. Carried.
Motion to Adopt
Agenda
Motion by J. Aubart/ second by C. Peterson to approve minutes from the January 25,
2011 meeting. Carried.
Motion to approve
January 25 2011
meeting minutes
Discuss and take action on UTV ordinance: Larry Johnson from the Pierce County
ATV Association explained to the Board they would like Pierce County to pass a
resolution to support and allow UTVs on ATV routes in Pierce County. If the County
passes this resolution and Towns do not want UTVs on ATV routes in their Town each
Town will need to pass a resolution to make them illegal. Farmers are expected to use
them. Motion was made by C Peterson/ second by C. Simones to pass the resolution on
to the County Board. Carried.
Sheriff’s report: Sheriff Hove reported Investigator Interviews were completed and
Tom Gunderson will move to an Investigator position. We will be posting the vacated
Patrol Sergeant Gunderson left.
The Jail Kitchen had a problem with the dishwasher with the repair cost approximately
$500. Problem was caused by a water softener problem with Building Maintenance
fixing the water softener.
The Dispatch Center was cut off of electricity while Building Maintenance was
checking a problem which resulted in 911 calls being diverted to St Croix County.
After electricity was restored it was determined two computers failed with
repairs/replacement yet to be determined.
The Maiden Rock Sand Mine donated $6000 to the Sheriff’s Department to be used for
unbudgeted equipment for the Emergency Response Team.
Dispatch received 29,126 calls for service during 2010 and the jail had 1021 bookings
into jail during 2010.
Discuss and take
action on UTV
Ordinance
Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff Hove asked if there were additional questions from Board members after the
CIS Computer presentation at the full County Board meeting. A short discussion took
place.
Discuss and take action on squad bids: All 2011 one ton diesel pickup: Cernohous
Chevrolet $34,500, Quinn Motors $35,983.50 and Ellsworth Ford $35,421.
C. Simones made motion/second by C. Peterson to purchase the truck from Cernohous
Discuss and Take
Action on Squad Bids
Chevrolet for $34,500. Carried.
Discuss and take action on squad placement: Gulbranson gave report showing
locations, justifications and policies relating to squads. Members stated they were
satisfied with information. No further action needed.
Discuss and take action on 911 Recording System bids. Lt. Knoll stated this system is
required by State Law to record all radio and telephone communications. Knoll and J.
Ross opened and went through the bids and all three checked out favorably. The three
bids were Loffler Companies for $24,999, Mactek Systems for $31,900 and Northland
Business Systems for $35,969. All included the first year service contract included and
the second year will be negotiated with the winner.
C. Simones made a motion/seconded by K. Snow to purchase Loffler Companies
equipment for $29,999. Carried.
Discussion on Squad
Placement
Discuss and Take
Action on 911
Recording System
Training Requests
Discuss and take action on training requests: None at this time.
Future Agenda Items
Future Agenda items: Update on Jail and 911 dispatch wiring update should be placed
on the next agenda.
Set next meeting date: Next meeting will be March 1, 2011 at 4:00 pm.
Adjourn: C. Peterson made a motion/seconded by C. Simones made a motion to
adjourn at 4:48 pm. Carried.
Respectfully submitted
Neil Gulbranson
Set Next Meeting
Date
Motion to Adjourn
March 1, 2011
4:00 p.m.
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm by Vice Chair Jon Aubart
Members Present: Jon Aubart, Ken Snow, Chip Simones, by phone Jim Ross and
Cullen Peterson
Meeting Called to
Order
Present
Others Present: Sheriff Hove, Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson, Lt. Mike Knoll, Lt. Jason
Matthys, D.A. John O’Boyle
A quorum was determined.
Public Comment: None
Adopt Agenda: Motion by K. Snow/ second by J. Ross to adopt agenda. Carried.
Approve minutes of February 1, 2011 meeting: Motion by J. Ross/ second by K. Snow
to approve minutes from the February 1, 2011 meeting. Carried.
Quorum Determined
Public Comment
Motion to Adopt
Agenda
Motion to approve
February 1, 2011
meeting minutes
District Attorney- Discuss and take action on training request: D.A. J. O’Boyle
requested permission to attend Drug Court training in Wisconsin Rapids April 26-27,
2011 for a cost of $150 and $70 room rate. Discussion about sending the entire Drug
Court Team to the training with J. Aubart and J. Ross in support of this idea. Motion by
K.Snow/ second by J. Ross to send Drug Court Team to the Wisconsin Rapids
Training. Carried. J. Ross said he would sign the travel vouchers this week.
Discuss and take
action on Training
Request
Sheriff’s Report: Sheriff Hove reported she sent Deputies to Madison on a Mutual Aid
request to help provide security to Dane County and Capital Police with the recent
protests over the Budget Repair Bill. She stated so far they have agreed to pay the
expenses but will bring our Deputies home if and when they state they will no longer
pay the expenses. T. Gunderson has moved to Investigations and she will be filling the
Sergeant position soon. She attended a flood meeting today in the City of Prescott and
we will be attending one next week for the County.
Sheriff Report
Discuss and take action on Jail Update: J. Ross stated he is looking for discussion on
KKE continuing on Steps 3, 4 and 5 with the Jail Study. Discussion on waiting until
the State completes the budget and the County reviews what our priorities are. They are
two separate issues. The County will need to prioritize where the jail ranks on the
priority list. J. Ross has concerns this process could be delayed too long. He fully
understands we are not going to break ground on a new building but wants to keep the
discussion on going what the needs are for future County Boards to understand and
plan even if it is 10 years out. Jail Assessment Money, non tax money, was used in past
for this issue. Put it on future agendas. No action taken.
Discuss and take
action on Jail Update
Discuss and take action on Dispatch update: M. Knoll passed out notes from a meeting
on February 10, 2011 in which Building Supervisor Scott Walker, IT Janet Huppert,
and EG Gary Brown looked at power issues in the Annex Building. A grant was
applied for to help pay for some of updating power distribution costs but wait time
Discuss and take
action on Dispatch
update
Motion
could be three months out. S. Walker had an electrician on site today. Another meeting
is set for this Friday. This extra power will cover the new CIS Computer system. There
is enough power coming into the building but it needs redistribution to the Annex
Building. No action taken.
Discuss and take action on update to garage area: Sheriff Hove reports she would like
to convert two of the three garage stalls into one storage room, three small offices and
leave one remaining garage stall. In addition the Jail Receiving Garage will be left
alone. Sheriff said she has a very rough bid of approx. $13,000 for the project which
would have to get approved by State Jail Inspector. She is also getting costs to refinish
concrete floors in jail cells. She will get more information for future meetings
including drawings and costs. This money would come from Jail Assessment Funds
which are non tax money. No action taken.
Discuss and take
action on Update to
Garage Area.
Discuss and take action on training requests: Sheriff requests approval to send two new
replacement Deputies to ERU Training in Appleton. Two Deputies resigned from the
team. Additional request to send one Investigator to Homicide training in Sheboygan
WI. Motion by C. Simones/ second J. Ross to approve training requests. Carried.
Discuss and take
action on Training
Requests
Motion
Future agenda items: Request and take action on KKE finishing Jail Study including
steps 3, 4 and 5 with Jail Assessment Funds which are non tax money. Update on
Mutual Aid request at State Capital.
Set next meeting date: Next meeting set for April 5, 2011 at 4:00 pm.
Adjourn: K. Snow/ second by C. Simones to adjourn at 4:40 pm. Carried.
Respectfully submitted
Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson
Future Agenda Items
Set Next meeting
date
Motion to Adjourn
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff Nancy Hove
Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson
Sheriff Department Phone: 715-273-5051
Administration Fax: 715-273-3409
Jail Fax: 715-273-6856
Investigation Fax: 715-273-1137
April 5, 2011
4:00 p.m.
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm by Chair Jim Ross. Since J. Ross was calling in by
phone Vice Chair Jon Aubart was asked to run the meeting.
Members Present: Jon Aubart, Ken Snow, Cullen Peterson, Paul Barkla and by phone
Jim Ross
Meeting Called to
Order
Present
Others Present: Sheriff Hove, Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson, Lt. Mike Knoll and
Medical Examiner Sue Dzubay
Public Comment: Paul Barkla commented he would like an information packet sent out
to committee members ahead of the meeting. He felt the committee gets rushed into
decisions without enough time to study issues before the meetings. Ken Snow
commented he is having some trouble with his e-mail reception and asked to be
provided with hard copies of the agendas. He didn’t want it to become a burden on the
Department and he realizes we are short secretarial staff.
Adopt Agenda: Motion by K. Snow/ second by C. Peterson to adopt agenda. Carried.
Approve minutes of March 1 meeting: Motion by K. Snow/ second by C. Peterson to
approve the March 1, 2011 meeting minutes. Carried.
Medical Examiner Department Update: ME Sue Dzubay was suggested to give the
committee quarterly reports on her Department. So far this year they did nine scene
visits, three accidents and one suicide. She remains on budget despite a $500 loss in
Federal Funds. Her speaking engagements are continuing along with being a member
of various committees including River Falls City and River Falls Hospital Emergency
Planning committees. She is orienting two new Deputies and meeting with St Croix
County ME. J. Ross asked about her Department’s response time. No complaints.
Sheriff Hove stated ME Dzubay did an excellent job speaking to the Project Respect
group.
Sheriff Report: Sheriff Hove stated the second flood crest will be coming this weekend.
There was a small train derailment with one non hazardous rail car Saturday. Copies of
the recent Jail Inspectors report will be sent out to the committee members before the
next meeting. The CIS computer system installation is to start soon. Jail Inspector said
the Sheriff’s Department cannot remodel the back garage into storage and office space
because he considers it part of the jail because of accessible access needed by jail staff.
Update on Madison Mutual Aid: Bill was sent to Madison but has not been paid yet.
Will keep the committee informed.
Public Comment
Motion to Adopt
Agenda
Motion to approve
March 1, 2011
meeting minutes
Medical Examiner
Update
Sheriff Report
Update on Mutual
Aid Bill
Discuss and take action on KKE Study steps 3, 4, 5: J. Ross stated his goal in doing
this study would be to understand what the problem is and come up with a meaningful
solution. Sheriff states she just received information from KKE and will send it out to
the committee for the next meeting along with the jail inspection report. Motion by C.
Peterson/ second by K. Snow to defer action until future meeting. Carried.
KKE Study Steps
3,4,5
Discuss and take action on training requests: None from Sheriff’s Department. D. A’s
Victim Witness coordinator is requesting approval for a day meeting in Minneapolis,
regional meeting in Barron and the annual conference in the Wisconsin Dells. Motion
by C. Peterson/ second by K. Snow to approve training. Carried.
Training
Requests
Future Agenda Items: Update on 911 recorder and Computer Installation update
Set next meeting date: Tuesday April 12, 2011 at 3:30 pm.
Adjourn: Motion by K. Snow/ second by C. Peterson to adjourn at 4:28pm. Carried.
Respectfully submitted
Neil Gulbranson
Respectfully submitted
Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson
Action deferred
Future Agenda Items
Set Next meeting
date
Motion to Adjourn
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff Nancy Hove
Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson
Sheriff Department Phone: 715-273-5051
Administration Fax: 715-273-3409
Jail Fax: 715-273-6856
Investigation Fax: 715-273-1137
May 3, 2011
4:00 p.m.
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm by Chair Jim Ross.
Members Present: Jim Ross, Jon Aubart, Ken Snow, Chip Simones, Paul Barkla
Meeting Called to
Order
Present
Others Present: Sheriff Nancy Hove, Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson, Lt. Mike Knoll
Determine if Quorum is Present: Yes
Public Comment: None
Adopt Agenda: Motion by K.Snow/ second by J.Aubart to adopt the agenda. Carried.
Approve Minutes of April 5, 2011 Meeting: Motion by J.Aubart/ second by K.Snow to
approve minutes of April 5, 2011 meeting. Carried.
Discuss and Take Action on Conference Attendance: Motion by K.Snow/ second by
C.Simones to approve District Attorney’s request for two to attend prosecutor’s
conference June 20-24, 2011 in the WI. Dells. Carried.
Discuss and Take Action on Training/Conference Requests: Motion by J.Aubart/
second by C. Simones to approve Clerk of Court to attend WI. Clerk of Courts
Association in Milwaukee June 15-17 and four from the Clerk of Courts office to
attend training in Eau Claire on May 26, 2011. Carried.
Sheriff’s Report: Sheriff Hove reported there were no major problems with the
flooding.
Cycle Flood Run had small attendance with no problems due to bad weather. Jail Nurse
Judy Ortwerth retired. Herman Kreig was promoted to Patrol Sergeant. Dispatcher
Cass Andersen was appointed as negotiator on the ERU Team. New Power is being
installed in dispatch. The Jail is now accepting credit card payment for bonds in the
Jail. Judy Ortwerth will be working one hour a day for Human Services doing drug
testing.
Quorum Determined
Public Comment
Motion to Adopt
Agenda
Motion to approve
April 5, 2011 meeting
minutes
DA Request for
Training
Clerk of Court
Request for Training
Sheriff Report
Discuss and take action on change of allocation of funding: Sheriff reported funding
for the 911 recorder was inadvertently left out of the 2011 budget. Current funds will
be shifted out of the vehicle purchase budget by not buying a used vehicle and using
the money for the recorder. Motion by C.Simones/ second by K.Snow to approve the
transfer of allocation of funds. Carried.
Request to change
Allocation of
Funding
Discuss and take action on travel request approvals: Sheriff Hove requests approval for
Requests for Travel
Three requests. Investigator Wade Strain for Death Investigation School in Green Lake
WI. The cost is $1130 which includes lodging , meals and training. School is sponsored
by WI. Department of Justice.
The next one is approval for Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson to attend a
meeting/training in Springfield Missouri June 8-10, 2011. There will be no costs to the
County as Mid States Organized Crime Information Center is paying all costs in which
Gulbranson is a member of the Wisconsin State Review committee of that organization
for the past fifteen years. United States Department of Justice is the authority for
MOCIC.
The last one is approval for Sheriff Hove and DARE Officer Steve Albarado to attend
DARE America National in Nashville Tennessee July 26-28, 2011 at no cost to the
County. Sheriff Hove will be teaching other DARE officers when she gets back in
Wisconsin. Sheriff Hove stated she would make sure the out of State travel would be
sent on to F&P. Motion made by C.Simones/ second by J.Aubart to approve all
requests. Carried.
Update on Computer System: Sheriff reported several members of the Department
spent three days with CIS getting them information so they can continue to build our
system. So far the projected time line to have the project finished is October 2011.
Discuss and Take action on KKE Study steps 3,4,and 5: J.Aubart stated he spent
several hours going over the most recent Jail Inspection report from the DOC. He
stated it was quit alarming to see the liability concerns it showed. He requested
Corporation Counsel Brad Lawrence get a copy . It also showed the State does not like
a combination dispatch/jail duties. They should be separated along with more
supervision of staff. P.Barkla thought we should move forward with the study and take
a second look at the garage space. Discussion about the steps including a site master
plan, budget planning and report, conceptual design options and operational costs.
J.Ross thought we should re look at the existing building in the study. K.Snow
wondered if the study will show costs in the future. Committee felt it was their
responsibility to look at this problem and weigh the jail needs with the rest of the
County’s needs. P.Barkla again thought we should go forward with the study. J.Aubart
made motion/ second by C. Simones to move forward with the study and include
remodel existing facility and use jail assessment money which is non tax money not to
exceed $30,000 and ask the County Board to pass the resolution on first reading.
Carried.
Future agenda items: Computer update, 911 recorder, mutual aid and KKE study
update.
Set next meeting date: June 7, 2011 at 4:00 pm.
Adjourn: C.Simones made motion/ second by J.Aubart to adjourn at 4:54 pm. Carried.
Respectfully submitted
Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson
Update on
Installation of New
Computer System
Discuss and Take
Action on KKE
Study Steps 3,4,5
‘
Motion to
Recommend to
Proceed with KKE
Study
Future Agenda Items
Set Next meeting
date
Motion to Adjourn
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff Nancy Hove
Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson
Sheriff Department Phone: 715-273-5051
Administration Fax: 715-273-3409
Jail Fax: 715-273-6856
Investigation Fax: 715-273-1137
June 7, 2011
4:00 p.m.
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm by Chair Jim Ross.
Members present: Jim Ross, Cullen Peterson, Ken Snow, Jon Aubart, and Paul Barkla
Meeting Called to
Order
Present
Others Present: Sheriff Nancy Hove, Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson, Lt. Mike Knoll
Determine if Quorum is Present: Yes
Quorum Determined
Public Comment: Board Chair Paul Barkla wanted to thank Sheriff Hove and the
Sheriff’s Department for organizing the landscaping which took place on the West side
of the Courthouse annex. The Department worked with the Prescott Boy Scouts. They
removed sod and placed it in the front of the Courthouse as needed. Al Hines donated a
tree. Several businesses either donated or gave material including Harrington’s
Greenhouse, Holiday Station, and Johnson Construction in Prescott and Melgard
Monument Co.VFW Club in Prescott and also worked with Austin Fay in Prescott who
is earning his Eagle Badge by doing the project. Several people donated food. Barkla
also reported he is working on changing the door entrance on the West side of the
building and also will possibly do some type of screening of the radio tower fence.
Public Comment
Adopt Agenda: Motion by C Peterson/ second by J Aubart to adopt the agenda.
Carried.
Motion to Adopt
Agenda
Approve minutes of May 3, 2011 Meeting. Motion by K Snow/ second by C Peterson
to approve minutes of May 3, 2011 meeting. Carried.
Motion to approve
May 3, 2011 meeting
minutes
Discuss and take action on creation of Criminal Justice Planning Council Coordinator
Position. Judge Boles could not attend this meeting so J Aubart
Discuss and Take
Action on Creation of
Criminal Justice
Planning Council
Coordinator Position
Spoke about the request. Pierce County will receive two grants to hire a contract person
for this position. County would receive funds to cover the personnel costs. J Aubart
said he is a member of the committee which looks at the entire criminal justice system
in Pierce County at ways to make it more efficient. P Barkla reminded everyone there
is a clear understanding there would be no renewal of this position in 2013. There will
be an end date for this position. K Snow made a motion/ second by C Peterson to
forward this request on to the Finance and Personnel committee. Carried.
Judge Boles’s letter sent to committee is enclosed.
Sheriff’s Report. Sheriff Hove reported several bad accidents happened during the past
month including an ATV accident with two hurt, motorcycle accident, a suicide after
the person was arrested and released from jail approximately 11 hours prior to the
suicide. Collective bargaining scheduled for July 5, 2011. The Pierce County ERU
Team trained with the St Croix County team May 31, 2011. M Knoll reported the
Motion carried.
Sheriff Report
power work in dispatch is done and additionally the radio room for the new CIS
equipment. The EPCRA grant was awarded to the County in the amount of $5200 to
replace some equipment in dispatch which has to be spent by the end of this year. IT
will provide the match money. Sheriff reported the K-9 is still sick So far
approximately $7000 is raised for the new dog so far with another $1000 needed. The
new DARE car was unveiled in Prescott with Designs by Jill donating the graphics. J
Ross wanted to compliment the Sheriff’s Department’s response and the Deputies who
responded to the recent suicide at the grocery store in Spring Valley.
Discuss and take action on KKE study update: Still waiting for the second reading at
the County Board. No further action at this time needed.
Discuss and take action on Shining in Pierce County. Shining was brought up at last
County Board meeting and referred to Law Enforcement Committee. Committee
received a copy of present shining laws. County may set by ordinance to be more
restrictive then State law. Sheriff felt ordinance would be hard to enforce. P Barkla
asked with tight budgets should this be a priority? K Snow felt the Sheriff has enough
to do. In Counties which set restrictive ordinances some felt is was caused by disputes
between neighbors and with land owners who lease out their land to hunters trying to
protect trophy deer. K Snow stated if the DNR wants it regulated stricter let them do it.
Motion by K Snow/ second by C Peterson to defer action. Carried.
Discuss and take action on training/travel requests. None
Discuss and take
action on KKE Study
Discuss and take
Action on Shining
Deer
Travel Requests
Update on computer system: Sheriff reports it is moving ahead with no problems.
Prescott is looking at the same system. In the future this committee might have to come
up with annual maintenance costs charged out to County Police Department.
Update on new
Computer System.
Update on 911 recording system. System is installed and running. It is a good
company.
Update on 911
Recording System
Set next meeting: Include KKE update and personnel request on next agenda. July 5,
2011 at 3:00 pm. Please note time change to 3:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted
Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson
Future Agenda Items
Set Next Meeting
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff Nancy Hove
Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson
Sheriff Department Phone: 715-273-5051
Administration Fax: 715-273-3409
Jail Fax: 715-273-6856
Investigation Fax: 715-273-1137
July 5, 2011
4:00 p.m.
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm by Chair Jim Ross.
Members present: Jim Ross, Cullen Peterson, Ken Snow, Jon Aubart and Paul Barkla
Meeting Called to
Order
Present
Others present: Sheriff Nancy Hove, Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson, Lt. Mike Knoll,
Circuit Court Judge Joe Boles, and Clerk of Court Peg Feuerhelm
Determine if Quorum is Present: Yes
Quorum Determined
Public Comment: Paul Barkla reports he is working with Earthworks for plant material
for screening the fence around the tower base on the West side of the annex building.
Looking at the Building Committee for funds.
Public Comment
Adopt Agenda. Motion by Ken Snow/ second by Jon Aubart to adopt the agenda.
Carried.
Motion to Adopt
Agenda
Approve minutes of June 7, 2011 meeting. Motion by J Aubart/ second by C Peterson
to approve minutes of the June 7, 2011 meeting. Carried.
Motion to approve
June 7, 2011 meeting
minutes
Sheriff’s Report: Sheriff Hove reported the death of a boy in a traffic accident, Sue
Brown, a Dispatcher/Jailer retired, Sgt. Natalie Stockwell is retiring with last working
day in July, Patrol Deputy Joe Smith resigned, ERU Team held training at the Pepin
High School which involved a shooting and a school bus, the County held a negotiation
session today with the Sheriff’s Department union with no results and when asked
about the Forth of July it was reported the Department received several complaints
about fireworks stands selling to people without permits.
Sheriff’s Report
Discuss and take action on new personnel requests: request for one female
Jailer/Dispatcher, one male/Jailer/Dispatcher, 1Sgt. of Jail/Dispatch, one Patrol Deputy
and one Court Security Deputy. The Sergeants position is not an additional person but
a promotion. Sheriff passed out updated retirement costs obtained from the Finance
Department. Paul Barkla spoke in favor of the promotion of a person to Sergeant for
the Jail/Dispatch. Motion by J Aubart/ second by C Peterson to move the plan forward
to F&P. Carried.
New Personnel
Requests
Discuss and take action on Dispatch/Jail Staffing Plan. Discussion on sworn vs. nonsworn savings on retirement. Looking at the future the trend is towards civilian
dispatchers and jailers because the jobs are becoming more specialized and require
more non law enforcement training. Moving in this direction should result in more
people applying for these jobs that will hopefully be qualified for jail or dispatch but
not necessarily want to be in Law enforcement. Motion by C Peterson/ second by K
Motion carried
Dispatch/Jail Staffing
Plan
Snow to move the staffing plan forward to F&P with civilian personnel in future hires.
Carried.
Motion carried.
Update on computer system. Sheriff Hove reports the CIS timeline should be coming
in the next couple of weeks. They are building the system in Chicago. Sheriff sees no
problems so far.
Update on computer
system
KKE update. They will be bringing a timeline forward soon. Sheriff passed out
Wisconsin Department of Corrections 2010 annual report.
KKE Update
Discuss and take action on New Judicial Assistant position at 4:30. P Barkla reports he
and S Langer have a job description for this position. Committee looked at information
from Judge Boles. Motion made by K Snow/ second by C. Peterson to create a Judicial
Assistant position based on information provided by Judge Boles by him moving
around positions and not creating any additional costs to the County. Carried.
New Judicial
Assistant Position
Set next meeting date. Tuesday August 2, 2011 at 4:00 pm. All future agenda items to
include L E Chair’s report. Next meeting to include 2011 budget.
Set next meeting
Adjourn. Motion by K Snow/ second by C Peterson to adjourn at 5:41 pm. Carried
Respectfully submitted by Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson.
Motion carried.
Motion to Adjourn
meeting
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff Nancy Hove
Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson
Sheriff Department Phone: 715-273-5051
Administration Fax: 715-273-3409
Jail Fax: 715-273-6856
Investigation Fax: 715-273-1137
August 2, 2011
4:00 p.m.
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 4:06 pm by acting Chair Jon Aubart.
Members present: Ken Snow, Jon Aubart, Paul Barkla, Chip Simones, and Jim Ross
Others present: Sheriff Hove, Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson, Register Probate Dee
Novak, Medical Examiner Sue Dzubay, District Attorney John O’Boyle and Clerk of
Court Peg Feuerhelm
Meeting Called to
Order
Present
Staff Present
Public Comment: Paul Barkla reported the DMV is looking for space around 1500 sq ft
which will accommodate DMV operating 20 hours a week and they prefer to work out
of a County Building. He is looking at fairgrounds, highway or other possible sites in
the Village of Ellsworth which is the location they will work out of. They need
dedicated space.
Public Comment
Adopt Agenda: Motion by K, Snow/ seconded by P. Barkla to adopt the agenda.
Carried.
Motion to Adopt
Agenda
Approve minutes of July 5, 2011 meeting. Motion by K. Snow/ seconded by Paul
Barkla to approve minutes of July 5, 2011 meeting. Carried.
Motion to approve
July 5, 2011 meeting
minutes
LEC Chair Report
Law Enforcement Chair Report: None
Medical Examiner. Discuss and Take Action on proposed 2012 budget:
S. Dzubay presented her 2012 budget. P. Barkla made a motion/ second by K. Snow to
move the budget on to F&P for further consideration. Carried.
Motion to adopt
proposed 2012 ME
Budget
Register in Probate. Discuss and take action on proposed 2012 budget: D. Novak
presented her 2012 budget. K. Snow made a motion/ seconded by P. Barkla to move
the budget on to F&P for further consideration. J. Aubart asked about legal fees
increase. Novak wants it moved to where it was in 2010 because of past history.
Motion carried.
Motion to adopt
proposed 2012
Register I Probate
Budet
Clerk of Court. Discuss and take action on proposed 2012 budget. P. Feuerhelm
presented her 2012 budget. Judicial Assistant position reflects the increase which also
includes an increase in training.
Motion to adopt
proposed Clerk of
Court 2012 Budgtet
At 4:16 pm P. Barkla announced he is no longer a member of the quorum.
Barkla Removes
Himself form
Quorum
K. Snow asked why the 11.4% increase with the Judicial Assistant position because the
committee was told the additional position would not cost the County any more money.
Feuerhelm stated the Family Court Commissioner budget will be eliminated which will
Motion to approve
2012 proposed Clerk
of Court Budget
offset the increase. K. Snow made a motion/ seconded by C. Simones to move the
budget on to F&P for further consideration. Carried.
District Attorney. Discuss and take action on proposed 2012 budget. J. O’Boyle
presented his 2012 budget. K. Snow made a motion seconded by C. Simones to move
the budget on to F&P for further consideration. Carried.
Sheriff’s Report: Sheriff Hove reported Todd Westfield, a former Dispatcher/Jailer
passed away. His funeral is Thursday. Deputy Albarado and Sheriff Hove went to
National DARE in Nashville last week and our DARE squad won first place in the
patrol division. Next week Deputy Albarado will receive Wisconsin DARE officer of
the year in Green Bay. Prescott River event went well. We also helped with River Falls
Days, Plum City Summer fest and UFO Days. Sheriff is working with Dunn and Pepin
Counties on jail contract costs for next year. She is looking for a reduction from this
year. Our Deputies covered for City of Prescott while they attended training. Between
Jail/ Dispatch and Patrol we have 70 open shifts partially caused by two retirements.
Overtime will be forced on some Deputies to fill some shifts.
Discuss and take action on Sheriff’s 2012 Budget: Sheriff Hove reports she is still in
the process of obtaining prices on several items including completely changed squads
from manufactures. Should be ready for next meeting.
Update on computer system: Sheriff reports equipment will be delivered any day and
installed starting end of the month. She is hoping to go live either first of December or
first of the year.
Motion to approve
proposed 2012 DA
Budget
Sheriff Report
Discussion on 2012
Budget process
Computer System
Update
Discuss and take action on training requests: None to report.
Set next meeting date. September 6, 2011 at 4:00 pm.
Training Requests
Future agenda items to include Law Enforcement Committee Chair’s report and 2012
Sheriff’s budget.
Set next meeting
Adjourn. Motion made by K. Snow/ second by C. Simones to adjourn at 4:37 pm.
Carried.
Respectfully submitted by Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson.
Motion to Adjourn
meeting
Law Enforcement Committee Meeting Minutes
September 6, 2011
4:00 pm
Meeting called to order by Chair Jim Ross at 4:00 pm.
Members present: Ken Snow, Jim Ross, Paul Barkla, Jon Aubart, Chip Simones,
Cullen Peterson-excused.
Others present: Sheriff Nancy Hove, Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson, Lt. Mike Knoll,
DARE Officer Steve Albarado.
Determine if quorum is present. Yes
Public Comment: K.Snow reported the Motorcycle Hill Climb this past weekend was
very well organized and attended at Gerdes Trout Farm.
Adopt agenda: Motion by C. Simones/ seconded J. Aubart to adopt the agenda. Carried.
Approve the minutes of the August 2, 2011 meeting: Motion by K. Snow/ seconded by J.
Aubart to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2011 meeting. Carried.
Law Enforcement Chair Report: Chair Ross invited the DARE Officer to come to this
meeting and talk about recent DARE activities. Sheriff Hove reported to the committee
Administrative Assistant Kim Sjostrom resigned from the Department. Several Deputies
attended recent training/meetings held in Pepin WI. with Pierce Pepin Electric,
Countryside Coop, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and some State officials. A
three-four foot Alligator was shot by a Deputy on the Mississippi River near Prescott.
There were no serious problems at the Fair. Two counterfeiters were caught passing
counterfeit bills at the Fair. Pierce County was awarded a $12,850 grant from the State of
Minnesota to purchase 800 MHz equipment in the dispatch center.
Update of DARE conferences: DARE officer Steve Albarado reported the DARE squad
won an international award for the best design of a DARE logo on a patrol squad. The
squad was designed by Jill Sears. The award was presented to Steve at the National
DARE convention in Nashville Tennessee. He also reported on the training attended.
Steve Albarado also was named DARE officer of the year for the State of Wisconsin at
the DARE conference in Green Bay WI. Chloe Spriggle was also named to the DARE
youth advisory board for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Albarado reported he teaches at
many teachers in-service classes and does public speaking on behalf of the Sheriff’s
Department.
Discuss and take action on Sheriff’s 2012 proposed budget: Sheriff Hove presented the
Department’s 2012 proposed budget which includes equipment and vehicles. Justification
for some of the increase was past three years average. Discussion about how many jail
beds we should contract for in Dunn and Pepin Counties resulted in a decision to cut one
bed in each County but leaving the funds in the 2012 Sheriff’s Budget.
Motion was made by C. Simones/ seconded by J. Aubart to recommend to F&P to
carryover into the 2012 budget any unused funds designated for the Sheriff’s CIS
computer system. Carried.
K.Snow made a motion/ seconded by C. Simones to send the proposed 2012 Sheriff’s
budget on to F&P as presented. Carried.
Discuss and take action on Burlington Northern Sante Fe Grant equipment purchase:
Sheriff reported the grant was for $2500 and the Department wished to purchase night
vision glasses at a cost of $2879.05 with the additional funds to come from the k-9
budget. C. Simones made motion/ seconded by K. Snow to approve expenditure. Carried.
Discuss and take action on creation of a new eligibility list: Sheriff Hove reported a need
for an eligibility list for new hires. This committee did recommend proceeding to hire
civilians to work as jailers/dispatchers. Upon investigation by the County Personnel
office and Administration office it was reported civilians would not be able to work the
same schedule as the rest of the employees. They would need to be on a separate rotation
and schedule. P. Barkla reported this system would require much more planning in the
future to have all the employees working approved hours as required by Fair Labor
Standards Act. The County will proceed with hiring sworn employees in jail/dispatch in
the near future. No action needed by committee.
Up date on Computer System. Sheriff Hove reported some of the equipment is here and
should be fully installed by the end of the year.
Discuss and Take action on Training Requests: None at this time.
Set next meeting date. October 4, 2011 at 4:00 pm in EOC room.
Adjourn: Motion by K. Snow/ seconded by J. Aubart to adjourn at 4:42 pm. Carried.
Respectfully submitted by Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson.
Law Enforcement Committee Meeting Minutes
October 4, 2011
4:00 pm
Meeting was called to order by Chair Jim Ross at 4:00 pm.
Members present: Jim Ross, Ken Snow, Cullen Peterson, Jon Aubart, Chip Simones and
Paul Barkla
Others present: Sheriff Nancy Hove, Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson, Lt. Mike Knoll
Determine if quorum is present. Yes
Public Comment: P. Barkla reported the Emergency Management Committee met and
voted the Emergency Management Director will no longer be reporting to the
Administrative Coordinator. He will be reporting to this committee. The Emergency
Management Committee will be abolished on December 31, 2011 if Finance and
Personnel Committee votes to approve the change.
Adopt agenda: Motion by C. Simones/ seconded by C. Peterson to adopt the agenda.
Carried.
Approve minutes of September 6, 2011 meeting: Motion by C. Simones/ seconded by C.
Peterson to approve the minutes of the September 6, 2011. Carried.
Law Enforcement Chair Report: Chair J. Ross wanted to commend the Sheriff’s
Department for working without an Administrative Assistant the past month. At future
meetings he would like to cover one mandated policy or duty each month the Sheriff’s
Department is required by Statue to perform. He welcomed Emergency Management
Director Gary Brown to this committee if the move is passed at Finance and Personnel.
Sheriff’s report: Sheriff Hove reported the Department investigated a traffic fatality
yesterday on STH 35 near CTH K which involved a car and large truck. One part time
Deputy was selected to start 16 weeks of field training so this person may help fill shifts
to save on overtime costs. Another one will start when this person completes the training.
The Motorcycle Flood Run was busy but there were few problems. The County is
experiencing burglaries in some housing additions in the Western part of the County. We
were audited by the State on the Statewide Time System which we failed. We are taking
measures to correct the noted problems which are partially caused by dispatchers entering
data when the Dispatch center is short staffed and busy. After a Statewide advertisement
the Department only received 19 applications for a dispatch/jailer eligibility hiring list.
After screening only 14 had minimum qualifications. There was some discussion on why
such few numbers applied and what we could do to try and improve numbers. No
solutions were noted.
K-9 Donations carryover to 2012: These are donations made to Department for purchase
of new K-9 dog and training in 2011. Motion made by C. Simones/ seconded by C.
Peterson to carryover donation funds to the 2012 Sheriff’s budget. Carried.
K-9 request: Sheriff is requesting permission to purchase a new K-9 dog when an
appropriate one becomes available. This will be on very short notice and we would have
to act fast. Several sources including Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department K-9 program
are looking at their sources for a dog for us. Motion made by C. Simones/ seconded by C.
Peterson to give permission to the Sheriff to purchase a dog when one becomes available
on short notice. Discussion on how a dog is chosen, including health and aggression of
the dog. Motion carried.
Carryover Port Security Grant Funds to 2012: Sheriff reported Finance Director J.
Brickner already took care of this issue and the funds will be transferred (carryover) into
the 2012 budget. No action needed.
Update on computer system: Sheriff reported CIS was here last week and installed the
severs and software including mobiles. It is not running yet. Several from the Department
will be going to Chicago to accept the software and have some training so they can return
and have members work with the system before CIS returns in December for the actual
official training. CIS funds were transferred (carryover) into 2012 last night by the
Finance and Personnel Committee. Discussion on how Department members will be
updated on system progress.
Discuss /take action on September 2011 Program Committee Report from Personnel and
Finance Committee: More discussion on the move of Emergency Management to the
Law Enforcement Committee. Will wait for the Personnel and Finance to act with details.
Discussion on filling our open secretary position. P. Barkla reported a committee is
working on a procedure how to fill open positions when people are qualified. Procedure
hopefully will be finalized in a couple of weeks. Present procedure may change.
Discuss and take action of training requests: Sheriff Hove requested approval to send Lt.
M. Knoll and Sgt. D. Knutson to Jail Administrators Conference in Stevens Point.
Motion made by C. Simones/ seconded by J. Aubart to approve the training. Carried.
Set next meeting date: November 1, 2011 at 4:00 pm in EOC room.
Adjourn: Motion made by C. Peterson/ seconded by C. Simones to adjourn at 4:31 pm.
Carried.
Respectfully submitted by Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson
Law Enforcement Committee Meeting
Thursday November 3, 2011
Attendance: Committee Chair Jim Ross, Committee member Jon Aubart, Committee member
Chip Simones, Sheriff Nancy Hove, Charm Neeley, Lt. Mike Knoll
Meeting called to order by Chair Jim Ross @ 16:05
Quorum present
Public Comment: None
Ross motion to adopt agenda: Aubart 1st, Simones seconded
Ross, approve minutes from 10/04/11 meeting, Simones 1st, Aubart seconded
LEC Chair Report:
LEC Chair Ross moves LEC to 1st Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m., effective December 1,
2011.
Chair Ross advises they continue to look at Sheriff Mandate.
Chair Ross commends Sheriff’s Sergeant Kreig on motorcycle traffic enforcement on STH 35.
Chair Ross commends job well done on Todd Westfield Benefit.
Sheriff Report:
Update on Department Meeting held with agenda including update to Windows 2010, Excel
Energy update on Siren.
Speaker on next agenda will be mandated policies
Sheriff’s Department redoing policy/procedures
Sheriff addresses need for a Secretary. Issue will be added to December 2011 meeting agenda
to discuss and taken action on issue.
Sheriff advises of a death in county after a trench collapses on a subject near Spring Valley
Sheriff addresses issues of harassment with other department heads and members.
Sheriff updates LEC on fees update, motion to pass made Simones 1st, Aubart Seconds
Sheriff asks for ERU carryover funds to be tabled and to be carried over to next LEC meeting.
Sheriff asks for CIS Travel Request, 11 employees to travel to Skokie Illinois for training, Simones
1st, Aubart Seconded
Next Meeting Agenda Items:
Sheriff Secretary
ERU Funds
Update on Mandates
Set next meeting date:
Next date set for Thursday December 1, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
Motion to Adjourn, Simones 1st, Aubart seconded
Respectfully submitted by: Teresa Rhiel
APPROVED MINUTES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, December 15, 2011 – 3:30 p.m.
County Board Room
STATE OF WISCONSIN
COUNTY OF PIERCE
Meeting convened
The Pierce County Law Enforcement Committee met in the County Board
Room of the Pierce County Courthouse, Ellsworth, WI. Chair Ross called the
meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.
The Chair acknowledged those present and established there was a quorum.
Establish quorum
Members present:
Jon Aubart
District #3
Those present
Cullen Peterson
District #6
Jim Ross
District #10
Excused:
Leo Simones
District #1
Ken Snow
District #9
Also present:
Peg Feuerhelm
Clerk of Court
Greg Place
District #12
Jo Ann Miller
Administrative Coordinator
Members reviewed the revised position description for Circuit Court and
Circuit Court/Family
Family Court Commissioner/Law Clerk. The current Circuit Court
Court Commissioner
Commissioner/Law Clerk has announced her retirement in 2012 and the
Circuit Court staff proposes absorbing the duties of Family Court
Commissioner into the Circuit Court Commissioner responsibilities. With the
creation of the Judicial Assistant position, the scheduling responsibilities of the
position will be shifted to that position. Motion by Peterson/Aubart to approve
the revised position description for Circuit Court and Family Court
Commissioner/Law Clerk and forward to the Finance & Personnel Committee
for approval. Motion passed.
Clerk of Court Feuerhelm reviewed the staffing plan with the committee.
Clerk of Court staffing
Motion by Peterson/Aubart to approve the revised Clerk of Courts staffing
plan
plan to include the Circuit Court and Family Court Commissioner/Law Clerk
position and the Judicial Assistant position and forward to the Finance &
Personnel Committee for approval. Motion passed.
Motion by Peterson/Aubart to adjourn at 3:34 p.m. Motion passed.
Adjourn
Respectfully submitted by Sandra V. Langer
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Law Enforcement Committee Meeting Minutes
December 1, 2011 4:00 pm
Meeting was called to order by Chair Ross at 4:01 pm.
Members present: Jim Ross, Cullen Peterson, Jon Aubart and Chip Simones.
Others present: Sheriff Hove, Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson, Lt. Mike Knoll, Gwen Swanson and
Charm Neeley
Determine if Quorum is Present: Yes
Public Comment: None
Adopt Agenda: Motion by J. Aubart/ seconded by C. Peterson to adopt the agenda. Carried.
Approve minutes of November 3, 2011 meeting. Motion by J. Aubart/ seconded by C. Peterson
to approve the minutes of the November 3, 2011 Law Enforcement committee meeting.
Carried.
Law Enforcement Chair Report: Chair Ross reported after the last Law Enforcement Meeting he
had the opportunity to watch the Sheriff’s Department Emergency Response Unit prepare and
execute a search warrant in the Southern Part of the County. He went on the call with the
Sheriff. He wanted to express the Unit displayed great professionalism by its members.
Additionally he wanted to thank Deputy Andrew Thoms for the nice e-mail.
Sheriff’s report: Sheriff Hove told the Committee Corporation Counsel Brad Lawrence
requested we be more specific and list items we plan to discuss under Sheriff’s report and
Chair’s report. Sheriff reports we covered during the last month two traffic fatalities which
involved speed and alcohol and a bank robbery in which the person was caught. Sgt. Mike
Waltz, who is one of the Department’s firearms instructors, explained to the committee
Deputies must train annually with firearms to sixteen standards required by the State of
Wisconsin Training and Standards Bureau. The Sheriff’s Department tries for three qualification
shoots annually which one involves low light conditions. The problems we experienced in
obtaining ammunition are getting better. We train with Pepin County Deputies jointly along
with several of the County’s Villages and Cities. Pepin County’s Firearms Instructor also helps us
train which helps us conserve training costs. Chair Ross stated he would like to educate the
committee on different mandates each month we operate under which shows what it costs to
run the Sheriff’s Department.
Update on Computer System (CIS): Sheriff Hove reported several members of the Sheriff’s
Department traveled to CIS Headquarters in Chicago to help build and finish final program areas
and help formalize the training which all employees will be taking in the future. Sheriff Hove
stated CIS has been providing very good technical support during this process.
Secretary Position for the Sheriff’s Department: Sheriff Hove reports she would like to table this
until she is able to do more research on what she would like to do. She stated the Emergency
Government Secretary does not want additional hours. She is exploring the possibility of using a
certified part time person. C. Simones stated to report no action taken by committee at this
time.
Jail Assessment Funds needed to use for; fixing floors, water softener, toilet, sink and pipe
repair: Sheriff Hove reports we are having trouble with water running down the walls from the
jail into offices downstairs, the jail dishwasher has to be repaired at a cost of around $500 each
time the water softener stops working causing the dishwasher sensors to lime up and need
replacement. When the jail toilets break, like one is presently, parts can no longer be obtained
because they no longer make porcelain toilets and sinks for jails. Now everything is stainless
steel for jails. In jail shower areas the tiles are coming up and water is leaking downstairs
through the jail concrete floors. Sheriff reports she would like to use jail assessment money to
repair or replace the plumbing and fixtures, epoxy the concrete floors and purchase a small
water softener just for the dishwasher. Motion made by C. Simones/ seconded by C. Peterson
to start working on a “Request for Proposals” and get it back to Law Enforcement Committee so
we can get it out for bids. Carried.
ERU Carryover funds. Sheriff Hove reported it was discussed at the last meeting; everything will
be spent by end of year so there will be nothing to carryover.
Next meeting agenda items: Discuss and give a brief update on KKE report. Open squad bids at
4:10 pm. Discuss another mandated item.
Set next meeting date; January 5, 2012 at 4:00 pm in EOC meeting room.
Adjourn; Motion made by C. Simones/ seconded by C. Peterson to adjourn at 4:31 pm. Carried.
Respectfully submitted by: Chief Deputy Neil Gulbranson