HomeMy WebLinkAboutLECminutes4-09-18GRANT COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
GRANT COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
Lancaster, WI 53813
April 9, 2018
The Grant County Law Enforcement/Emergency Management Disaster Services Committee was called
to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman Gary Ranum. The following members and personnel were present:
LAW ENFORCEMENT/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DISASTER SERVICES COMMITTEE: John Beinborn,
Ronald Coppernoll, Bob Keeney, Mike Lieurance, Donald Splinter and Lester Jantzen.
GUESTS: Sheriff Nate Dreckman; Chief Deputy Jack Johnson; Steve Braun, Emergency Management;
Joyce Roling, Personnel; Shane Drinkwater, Information Technology 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. Lester second by John approved the agenda with the recommendation
that Emergency Management Invoices and Financials be discussed before closed session. John second
by Mike approved the minutes from the March 12 meeting with one spelling correction. All above
motions carried.
There were no Public Forum items or participants.
Coroner Ron Sturmer was not present. It was moved by John and seconded by Lester to postpone the
Coroner’s Report until next month. Motion carried.
Under Sheriff’s Briefing, the total calls for service for March were 2,836 with Grant County handling
1,307. There was a fatal accident on March 21 making this the first one for 2018. The jail population is
35 inmates, six female and 29 male. There was a Domestic Disturbance that took place on Friday in
Stitzer with one arrest made. The subject was released from jail and after being involved in a pursuit in
Barron County committed suicide. David Underwood has been hired for the Male Jailer po sition. He
currently works at the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility and lives in the Fennimore area. The
communications transition is being discussed for the New Facility. The Honor Guard is continuing to
raise funds for the trip to Washington DC.
Chief Deputy Johnson discussed raising the cost to hire Special Events Deputies for non -profit events to
$30.00 an hour and $50.00 an hour for profitable events. It was moved by Ron and seconded by
Donald to approve the rate of $30.00 an hour for non-profit events. Motion carried. It was moved by
Donald and seconded by Mike to approve the rate of $50.00 an hour for profitable events. Motion
carried. The raise in the rates will help cover overtime costs that are incurred while working the
events.
River Ridge and Cassville schools currently have office space available for Deputies to make their
presence during school hours. The experience has been positive.
K-9 Riko was treated for a fungal infection in his lower jaw. Surgery was done to remove part of the
jaw. Riko will be back to work by the end of May but will no longer be able to perform bite work. He
will still be utilized for drug work and tracking.
The ATV/UTV Ordinances for Speed Limit, Open Intoxicants and Seatbelt use were discussed . It was
moved by Lester and seconded by Ron to approve the County Ordinance in regards to operating an
ATV/UTV with open intoxicants and send it to the Full County Board. Motion carried.
It was moved by Lester to leave the current County Ordinance for speed limit as it is written. This
motion failed. It was moved by Donald to approve the County Ordinance with the speed limit being 35
mph, seconded by Mike. Mike withdrew the second motion after discussion. Motion failed. It was
moved by Lester and seconded by Ron to approve the County Ordinance for speed limit on an
ATV/UTV as posted. Bob, John and Mike voted yes, Donald and Gary voted no. Motion carried.
The Annual Report was passed out for review. The Sheriff will put this on the agenda for discussion
next month. It was moved by Mike and seconded by John to approve the Sheriff’s Office Annual
Report. Motion carried.
There was no Training to discuss.
Chief Deputy Jack Johnson notified the committee of a grant in the amount of $10,800.00 available for
the purchase of two car video systems. This grant is from BNSF and has no mach. It was moved by
Lester and seconded by John to approve this grant and send this to the Full County Board. Motion
carried.
Under Maintenance there have not been any additional bids on tearing down the old job service
building.
The Sheriff’s Office Financial Reports and Invoices for March were presented to the committee. It was
moved by Donald and seconded by Mike to approve the Sheriff’s Office Invoices and Financial Reports.
Motion carried. The committee will be updated next month on the Commissary Revenue Account.
Under Emergency Management Director’s Report, Steve passed out the Annual Report for review. It
was moved by Ron and seconded by Lester to approve the Annual Report for Emergency Management.
Motion carried.
Emergency Management’s Invoices and Financials Report for the month of March were approved in
motions by Donald and seconded by John. Motion carried.
It was moved by John and seconded by Mike to go into closed session per state statute 19.85 (1) (c)
considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public
employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility as it relates to
specific employee wages. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
It was moved by Donald and seconded by Lester to return to open session. Motion carried.
It was moved by Mike and seconded by John to adjourn to May 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lester Jantzen, Secretary
Kelly Bird, Recording Secretary