HomeMy WebLinkAboutLECminutes3-21-17GRANT COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
GRANT COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
Lancaster, WI 53813
March 21, 2017
The Grant County Law Enforcement/Emergency Management Disaster Services Committee was called
to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Gary Ranum. The following members and personnel were present:
LAW ENFORCEMENT/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE: Lester Jantzen,
John Beinborn, Donald Splinter and Ronald Coppernoll. Mike Lieurance and Bob Keeney asked to be
excused.
GUESTS: Deputy Jack Johnson, Coroner Ron Sturmer, and Kelly Bird, Recording Secretary.
Kelly Bird verified the agenda had been posted at the County Clerk’s office, Courthouse, Sheriff’s Office
and on the county website. Donald second by Ron approved the amended agenda as mailed. Lester
second by Don approved the minutes from the February 13 meeting with one spelling correction. The
invoices and Financial Report for the Sheriff’s Office and Coroner were approved in motions by Lester
and seconded by John. All above motions carried.
Under Training Chief Deputy Johnson notified the committee that Sgt. Ed Breitsprecker and Jack will be
going to the American Jail Association Annual Meeting that is bein g held in Orlando, Florida April 9 thru
the 13th. There is a lot of information on New Jail Construction as well as training and information on
Law Enforcement. The airfare and cost of the conference were reasonable. Chief Deputy Johnson will
report back to the committee after attending the conference.
Under Grants, Chief Deputy Johnson notified the committee of a grant from the Dubuque Racing
Association in the amount of $9,900.00 for the purchase of communication devices for helmets. There
is no match for this grant. It was motioned by Ron and seconded by Lester to send this to the County
Board. Motion carried.
Under New Business, Chairman Gary Ranum addressed the Grant County Stepping Up Initiative
Resolution. This resolution is to help the number of people with mental illnesses in the county jail with
more treatment options. It has also been endorsed by Social Services and Unified Community Services.
It was motioned by Ron and seconded by Don to approve the Grant County Stepping Up Initiative
Resolution. Motion carried. The resolution was passed around for signatures.
It was motioned by Lester and seconded by Ron to adjourn to April 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lester Jantzen, Secretary
Kelly Bird, Recording Secretary