Law Enforcement

The regular meeting of the Sauk County Law Enforcement Committee was held on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 9:42 A.M., in the Community Room, D102A, 1300 Lange Court, Baraboo, Wisconsin.

The meeting was properly posted and all interested parties were notified.

Members Present: Stevens, Wheeler, Montgomery, Tollaksen, Sinklair

Members Excused:

Members Absent:

Others Present: W. Schneider, Sauk County Humane Society; R. Stammen; R. Meister; B. Hinze; J. Prantner; M. Hafemann; C. Gruber; K. Fults; K. Beghin;
J. Gaalswyk; B. Manning; Media

1. Call To Order and Certification of Open Meeting Law: The meeting was called to order and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was certified by Chair Donald C. Stevens at 9:42 A.M.
2. Agenda: Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Wheeler, to adopt the amended agenda.
   Motion carried unanimously.
3. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting Held June 2, 2006: Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Wheeler, to approve the minutes of the regular Law Enforcement Committee meeting held on Friday, June 2, 2006.
   Motion carried unanimously.
4. Communications:

   The committee persons were given copies of the following communications:

   1. The 2006 annual jail survey form completed for the U.S. Census Bureau;
   2. A letter from the Lake Delton Police Department thanking the Sheriff's Department for assistance with the automation night held in Lake Delton;
   3. An e-mail from Security Captain Hafemann regarding the court holding area on the third floor of the Historic Courthouse;
   4. A letter from Peter Ryan concerning cost savings of interagency teleconferencing;
   5. A letter from Susan Tatter of the Pineland Community Association regarding the proposed ATV park in the Town of Spring Green.
5. Public Comment: There were no public comments.
6. Appearances:
   1. Sauk County Animal Shelter Operations Update

      Sauk County Animal Shelter Director Wendy Schneider reported that 69 dogs were taken into the Shelter in June and 65 went out. There were 114 cats taken in and 97 went out. The Animal Control Officer handled 64 calls, 15 of which were bite cases.

      The Shelter's budget underwent an audit the previous week and the air ducts in the building were cleaned. Schneider said that due to some articles in the Baraboo News and educational programs put on at area schools the Humane Society is receiving increased donations and gifts which has been very helpful.

7. Consideration and Approval of 2007 Budget Request for Operation of Sauk County Animal Shelter by the Sauk County Humane Society: Shelter Director Wendy Schneider presented the committee with copies of the 2007 budget request for operation of the Shelter. The request was reviewed by the committee and Schneider provided detailed information on the various budget accounts. Sauk County's share for contracted service in 2006 is $99,900 and the 2007 request is $120,000.

   Motion by Tollaksen, seconded by Montgomery, to approve the requested 2007 amount of $120,000.
   Motion carried unanimously.

8. Consideration and Approval of June, 2006, Expenses for the Coroner and Sheriff's Department: Coroner Hinze had two autopsies on this month's bills and the rest were vehicle fuel and minor repair.

   Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Sinklair, that payment of the Coroner's June, 2006, expenses be approved in the amount of $3,188.47.
   Motion carried unanimously.

   The Sheriff's June, 2006, expenses were reviewed.

   Motion by Tollaksen, seconded by Montgomery, to approve payment of the Sheriff's June, 2006, expenses in the amount of $337,065.82.
   Motion carried unanimously.

9. Discussion and Possible Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Emergency Services Driver Training Simulator: Risk Safety Manager for Sauk County, Carl Gruber, appeared before the committee and outlined possible procedures for paying for the simulator, as well as options for generating revenue after purchase. The committee was also informed of the costs of the machine beyond the purchase price for maintenance and training of the county employees who will be teaching the driving course. If the machine were to be purchased it would not be received until October or November of this year.

   Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Tollaksen, to approve the purchase of the Driver Training Simulator and to take the joint resolution from the Property & Insurance Committee, the Transportation Committee, the Finance Committee and the Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee to the Sauk County Board of Supervisors at the July, 2006, meeting.

10. Consideration and Approval of Resolution Authorization to Purchase 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Replacement Squad Car: Under emergency circumstances interim Administrative Coordinator Kathy Schauf authorized purchase of a police package Ford Crown Victoria at state bid price. It replaces a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria that was destroyed in a head-on collision with another vehicle on June 25, 2006.

    Motion by Tollaksen, seconded by Stevens, to approve the resolution Authorization to Purchase 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Replacement Squad Car and to take the resolution to the Sauk County Board of Supervisors at the July, 2006, meeting.
    Motion carried unanimously.

11. Request Authorization to Solicit Bids for Replacement Unmarked Squad Car On June 21, 2006, an unmarked squad car was destroyed in a traffic crash. The vehicle has been declared a total loss and insurance will pay $4,650 for the value of the car, after deductible of $3,000, Carl Gruber said the self insurance fund for Sauk County will pay out the deductible amount bringing the reimbursement total to $7,650. Captain Meister asked for authorization to solicit bids for replacement of this vehicle.

    Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Tollaksen, to solicit bids for a replacement unmarked detective squad car.
    Motion carried unanimously.

12. Request Authorization to Solicit Bids for Purchase of Two Unmarked Squad Cars: The purchase of two unmarked squad cars is included in the 2006 adopted Sheriff's Department budget.

    Motion by Montgomery, seconded by Tollaksen, to authorize the solicitation of bids for two unmarked detective squad cars.
    Motion carried unanimously.

13. Review and Discussion of 2007 Draft Sheriff's Budget: Form I was reviewed. Form I was due in May. After a lengthy discussion the committee decided to schedule a special meeting to go over the actual budget. That meeting was scheduled for Thursday, July 27, 2006, at 8 A.M. at the Law Enforcement Center.
14. Discussion on Cooperative Agreement Between Edgewood College and the Sauk County Sheriff's Office: Student nurses from Edgewood College have been doing some on-the-job training in the Sauk County Jail and Huber Center for a number of years. Edgewood is asking for a formal agreement outlining the terms of the time the students spend on site and provided a document for that purpose. Motion by Tollaksen, seconded by Sinklair, to authorize entering into the agreement pending a favorable review by Sauk County Corporation Counsel.
    Motion carried unanimously.
15. Possible closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. s. 19.85(1)(f), consideration of financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data for specific person, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except here par. (b) applies, which if discussed in public would have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved with such problems or investigations:
    Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Wheeler to go into closed session.
    • Sinklair Yes
    • Wheeler Yes
    • Stevens Yes
    Motion carried unanimously.

    Tollaksen and Montgomery had left the meeting at noon due to other obligations.

16. Reconvene in Open Session: Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Wheeler, to return to open session.
    Motion carried unanimously.
17. Sheriff's Report:
    1. Jail Report

       There will be a 2% increase in the cost of inmate meals under the terms of the contract with Consolidated Management, the food service provider. The increase was to be effective on July 1 but was postponed until August 1, 2006.

       June electronic monitoring showed a net gain of $2,858.50. There were 18 inmates involved in the program over the month with 270 boarding days.

       Inmate boarding revenues for June, 2006, for out-of-county inmates were $20,778.55 for housing and medical payments for Dane County inmates; $64,800.06 for board and medical payments from Rock County and $7,522.26 for Iowa County inmates. The year-to-date revenues are $556,444.41.

       Captain Hafemann gave the committee members some graphs and charts illustrating the increase in inmate population since 1979. The County Board members will be provided with the same reports.

    2. Communication Center Report

       Sheriff Stammen said incoming calls to the Communication Center continue to increase.

    3. Field Services Report

       There were three traffic fatalities during June, 2006. The total stands at six traffic fatalities year-to-date.

       There were 132 prisoner transports in May and 137 in June. The year-to-date total is 733 transports.

       Mileage on the transport vans is:

       • 297,923
       • 129,242
       • 59,386
       • 263,544

       There were 99 hours of supervisory overtime in June: 12 hours working in lieu of ordering in an employee; 35 for team callouts or training; 41 for working highway safety grants; and 10 hours for investigations.

    4. Administration Report

       Besides the crashes that totaled two department vehicles, there was a minor car/deer accident with one of the squads and an employee experienced a scratch to his eyeball from a sheet of papers. Another employee injured his finger in a car door; a female jailor slipped on stairs in the jail and pulled her shoulder when she caught herself to avoid a fall. There was no loss of work time with any of the incidents.

18. Adjourn To Date Specified: The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at 9:45, A.M.

    Motion by Sinklair, seconded by Wheeler, to adjourn the meeting.
    Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted: Robert Sinklair, Secretary (minutes taken by B. Manning)