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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSheriff’s Emergency & Veterans’ Services Committee - Minutes - 5/20/2024 Sheriff’s, Emergency Management, Veterans, Child Support Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Minutes of the: Bayfield County Sheriff’s Committee Meeting May 20, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Meeting Held in the Bayfield County EOC, Washburn, WI The meeting of the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Committee was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Bayfield County Board Member Dennis Pocernich. A roll call was taken as follows: Dennis M. Pocernich - present; Marty Milanowski – present; Madelaine Rekemeyer – present; Jan Lee – present. Total: 4 present. A quorum was present to conduct business. The following were also present for today’s meeting: Sheriff- Tony Williams; Chief Deputy- Andy Runice; Jail Administrator- Luke Kleczka; Child Support Director- Michelle Alexy; Veteran’s Services Officer- Kevin Johnson; Emergency Management Director- Meagan Quaderer; Emergency Management Assistant- Maria Renz; Citizen attendee – Sjana Schanning. 3. Chair and Vice Chair Elections Pocernich reported that although Larry Fickbohm was not present, he was willing to Chair the committee. Motion by Milanowski, seconded by Lee to elect Larry Fickbohm as Chair of the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Committee. Motion carried. Motion by Lee, seconded by Rekemeyer to elect Marty Milanowski as Vice Chair of the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Committee. Motion carried. 4. Approval of Minutes of March 18, 2024 Motion by Rekemeyer, seconded by Lee to approve the Minutes of the Monthly Bayfield County Sheriff’s Committee Meeting held on March 18, 2024. Motion carried. 5. Public Comment: Citizen Sjana Schanning shared that she thought it would be beneficial for the committee to incorporate a time for people to share stories and experiences that others can learn from. She shared the following video as an example, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okF5UGpivR8. 6. Child Support Office a. The Budget Summary was presented by Michelle Alexy, Child Support Director. She reported that the budget is looking good. The revenue is where it should be at this time of year. Their revenue comes primarily from a state grant. Alexy stated that she submits monthly expenses to the state, and they receive quarterly reimbursements. Sheriff’s, Emergency Management, Veterans, Child Support Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors The reimbursements are for 66% of their budget and are also based on their performance. They have received their first quarter reimbursement. b. The Department Overview was presented by Michelle Alexy, Child Support Director. Alexy presented the performance overview information in the packet. She provided a quick overview of the department and the processes of setting up payors and referrals for payees. 7. Emergency Management a. The Budget Summary was presented by Meagan Quaderer, Bayfield County Emergency Management Director. She reported that they pay many annual contracts at the beginning of the year. One capital improvement project that is budgeted for this year will be determined after insight from the state regarding the WIScom overhaul. There was also a charge for the Namakagon Tower through Norvado that was not budgeted. Quaderer clarified that we pay a rental fee of $22,000 for the Port Wing Tower. The owner also receives a check for half the revenues the county receives from the tower. The county is still in contract negotiations with ATT for the Hillside Tower. b. The Department Overview was presented by Meagan Quaderer, Bayfield County Emergency Management Director. Quaderer gave an overview of the office and current projects. She shared on the PSAP Consolidation, creating of a Search and Rescue team, Emergency Operations Plan revisions, and the EMS Ad Hoc committee. The committee has chosen Strategic Management and Consulting for a formal EMS Study, and they have started collecting data from agencies throughout the county. Quaderer explained that EMS and Fire are separate and there is little EMS funding from the state although EMS services are required. It is assumed that Fire is providing EMS services but that is not the case for our area. The trailer will not be housed in the Grand View garage. 8. Sheriff’s Office c. The Budget Summary was presented by Sheriff Williams. He reported that the Jail and Dispatch are over on their overtime budget due to being short staffed. d. The Department Overview was presented by Sheriff Williams. There are interviews being held this week for open positions. The PSAP Director accepted the position today and will be starting July 1st. Sheriff Williams attends a quarterly Badger State Sheriff’s Association where they were encouraged to provide the information, included in the packet, on a department versus an office. Currently, they run as an Office. The office will be reimbursed $50,000 for their current Rec Officer. Sheriff Williams is proposing a second Rec Officer for next year. The DNR will pay $50,000 towards that deputy as well. The Forestry department will do what they can to Sheriff’s, Emergency Management, Veterans, Child Support Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors offset the cost of a second Rec Officer, and both officers would cover parks as well. K9 Zeke and Handler Ryan Miller graduate this week. The K9 Officers will be opposite each other. The same would be for the Rec Officers. The incident chart included in the packet shows incidents by town. The 2,794 total includes traffic stops, arrests, domestics, impaired drivers, death investigations, mental calls, welfare checks. There were 17 transports. The transport contributes much to the overtime. Each transport starts at the hospital, sitting there for 8 to 10 hours, then transporting to places like Winnebago. Sheriff Williams discussed the Resolution that has been signed by Pocernich and goes to the full board for approval regarding budget amendments to include a grant. e. Jail: Captain Kleczka shared that they are currently boarding 42 inmates, and one on an ankle monitor. Eight inmates are boarded for Douglas County, Ashland County, and Burnette County. Ashland County’s jail staff is getting a pay raise. The jail has billed Burnette County and DOC sanctions for a total of just over $40,000 from January through April. There has been a full-time position open for almost a year and a half. The jail offered a part-time position to a young guy going to school for criminal justice. The Kitchen is short staffed and with a retirement in June, they are down to two staff members. The kitchen provides jail meals and Meals on Wheels. Bayfield County Human Services gets funding for meals on wheels, so it stays with the county with the jail doing the work. The jail purchased a new range and new freezer that came in under budget. The jail door project is to replace some of the doors and infrastructure that is pre-2004. Sheriff Williams suggested a tour at June’s meeting. 9. Other – None 10. Next meeting June 17th at 4pm 11. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Sheriff’s, Emergency Management, Veterans, Child Support Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors, Vice Chairman Milanowski adjourned the meeting at 5:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Maria Renz Bayfield County Emergency Management