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Home My WebLink AboutSheriff’s Emergency & Veterans’ Services Committee - Minutes - 7/15/2024 Sheriff’s, Emergency Management, Veterans, Child Support Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Minutes of the: Bayfield County Sheriff’s Committee Meeting July 15, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Meeting Held in the Bayfield County Board Room, Washburn, WI The meeting of the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Committee was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Marty Milanowski. A roll call was taken as follows: Dennis M. Pocernich - present; Madelaine Rekemeyer – present; Jan Lee – present; Larry Fickbohm – present virtually. Total: 5 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. 2. Approval of Minutes of June 17, 2024 Motion by Rekemeyer, seconded by Lee to approve the Minutes of the Monthly Bayfield County Sheriff’s Committee Meeting held on June 17, 2024, with the public comment and name corrections. Motion carried, 5-0. 3. Public Comment: None 4. Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Year: Postponed for the PSAP meeting. 5. Child Support Office a. The Budget Summary was presented by Michelle Alexy. 25% of their revenue has been received. There are a few more larger purchases that are not reflected in the report. Alexy reported that she is learning how and working on the FY25 budget. b. The Department Overview was presented by Michelle Alexy. She reported that they are currently meeting all four of their performance measures. Alexy distributed a handout that shows where the money collected for child support goes. Alexy explained that the paternity percentage may be over 100% because paternity runs a long time so last year numbers are being used. 6. Emergency Management a. The Budget Summary was presented by Meagan Quaderer, Bayfield County Emergency Management Director. She reported that she is 2% over her revenues because of unexpected donations. EMPG is an emergency management grant that is funded through FEMA. FEMA has reallocated funds so there will be a 10% reduction in funding that we get next spring for this year. She will be doing a budget amendment because the EPCRA related computer grant Sheriff’s, Emergency Management, Veterans, Child Support Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors is larger this year. To offset the cost of the Norvado tower expense, the radio repeaters have been put on hold. b. The Department Overview was presented by Meagan Quaderer, Bayfield County Emergency Management Director. Quaderer discussed the negotiations regarding AT&T moving onto the Hillside tower. Quaderer answered questions regarding the need for more cell phone towers that help balance safety and emergency. c. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the FY25 PSAP Grant application. Motion by Rekemeyer, seconded by Fickbohm to bring forth to the county board the fiscal year 2025 PSAP grant application. Motion carried, 5-0. 7. Sheriff’s Office a. The Budget Summary was presented by Sheriff Williams. He reported that there hasn’t been much change. The County Board is discussing how to handle the fleet account and the ability to purchase more squads. b. The Office Overview was presented by Sheriff Williams. He reported that they had 1,047 calls with 16 drug arrests this past month. Six of those drug arrests were from traffic stops with the K9 alerts. c. Discussion on time command staff is in the office: Sheriff Williams explained that the Chief Deputy, Patrol Lieutenant, and himself have been out in public and patrolling more when they have the opportunity instead of sitting at the office the entire day. d. Discussion on county hiring policy/Sheriff’s Office overtime: Sheriff Williams shared that the county policy requires a physical for dispatch and jail hires through specific doctors and clinics. The physicals are being scheduled weeks out and delaying the start date which is increasing the amount of overtime. The hearing and eye test is the most important test for dispatchers, which could possibly be completed by the health department. The physical requirement is in the process of being streamlined with the help of the County Administrator and HR Director. e. Discussion on New positions requested in 2025 budget: Sheriff Williams shared that he put in for two new positions. One of the positions is for a second Rec officer, of which half the cost is covered by the DNR. He is also requesting a 14th patrol deputy so that a power shift is available all week long. This would also help reduce overtime when deputies call in sick or take vacation because there would still be enough coverage. Red Cliff and Bayfield are still struggling with filling positions. This affects their patrol and responsibility to cover these areas. Sheriff’s, Emergency Management, Veterans, Child Support Committee of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors f. Jail Overview: Captain Kleczka shared that they are currently boarding 43 inmates. Still boarding for Douglas and Burnette County with more inmates coming in this week to bring the total up to 20 from other counties and a total of 49 boarded inmates. Due to the number of inmates, the budget may be affected. The part-time position has been filled, but still short a full-time position. The door project is on hold until the inspector comes around the 1st of August. 8. Other – The committee discussed the impact of tourism on EMS and the information that the EMS study will provide. For the August meeting, Quaderer will provide data on the impact of tourism on the emergency services. 9. Closed Session: Motion by Pocernich, seconded by Rekemeyer to move into close session pursuant to §19.85(1) (f)(g) at 5:20 pm. Motion carried, 5-0. 10. Next meeting August 19th at 4pm EOC 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 Chair Milanowski adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Maria Renz Bayfield County Emergency Management