Law Enforcement Committee

1999

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February 24, 1998

THE FOLLOWING MINUTES HAVE NOT YET BEEN APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE TO WHICH THEY PERTAIN.

Port Washington, Wisconsin

The Law Enforcement Committee met in Room 117 at 9:00 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairperson Egelhoff.

Present: Supervisors Egelhoff, Brelsford, Kulfan, Brunnquell, Hilber, Sheriff Straub, the Chief Deputy and Clerk Dobberpuhl.

Minutes of the January 6, January 22, February 10 and February 11 meetings were reviewed. Motion made by Mrs. Brelsford, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding certification of the Jailor applicants:

 

WRITTEN

ORAL

AVERAGE

RANK

Ramseyer, Michael C 80.42 94.50 87.46 1
Puetz, Marie S

77.62

90.75

84.19

2

Erickson, Christopher M

73.43

90.25

81.85

3

Shelton, Timothy D

73.43

89.75

81.60

4

Goerke, James A

72.73

90.00

81.37

5

Krueger, Kenneth H

70.63

87.50

79.07

6

Zankl, David E

75.52

79.75

77.64

7

O’Malley, Susan A.

76.92

77.25

77.09

8

Didier, Michelle L

72.03

81.75

76.90

9

Dlapa, Christy N

76.92

75.75

76.34

10

Shesto, Kelly L

72.03

70.25

71.15

11

Motion made by Mr. Brunnquell, seconded by Mrs. Brelsford, to certify the entire list, but to authorize the hiring of two individuals from the following four names: Marie S. Puetz, Susan A. O’Malley, Michelle L. Didier and Christy N. Dlapa to comply with the gender-specific bonafied occupational qualification issue. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding the request of the Sheriff to attend the National Sheriff’s Association conference in Columbus, Ohio, June 26-30. Motion made by Mrs. Brelsford, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to approve the request. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding the purchase of equipment:

  • Food processor and bowl scraper at a cost of $2,398. Motion made by Mrs. Brelsford, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to approve the purchases. Motion carried.
  • Replacement computer equipment for the jail kitchen at a cost of $2,416. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded b Mrs. Brelsford, to approve the request. Motion carried.
  • Eight lap top computers for use with squad car CAD systems. Motion made by Mrs. Brelsford, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to approve the purchases with the cost not to exceed $3,000. Motion carried.

The Chief presented a report regarding the request to purchase three fingerprint file cabinets. The approved cost was $2,400, but that was an old price. Motion made by Mrs. Brelsford, seconded by Mr. Hilber, to revise the request to only purchase two to stay within the budgeted amount. Motion carried.

A report was given regarding the jail expansion project. Occupancy will probably be delayed because of winterization problems.

The jail commissary fund balance report, the jail operation financial analysis report, the conference/meeting attendance report, overtime work reports, jail housing reports, the meal report and claims were reviewed, discussed and approved.

Meeting declared adjourned.

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April 26, 1999

THE FOLLOWING MINUTES HAVE NOT YET BEEN APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE TO WHICH THEY PERTAIN.

Port Washington, Wisconsin

The Law Enforcement Committee met in Room 117 at 8:30 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairperson Egelhoff.

Present: Supervisors Egelhoff, Kulfan, Brunnquell, Bley, Sheriff Straub, the Chief Deputy and Clerk Dobberpuhl.

Absent: Supervisors Brelsford and Hilber.

Minutes of the March 24 meeting were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.

A surveillance van purchase was again discussed. Motion made by Mr. Brunnquell, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, to authorize the department to proceed with the acquisition, without further committee action, once an appropriate vehicle is found. Motion carried.

The Sheriff presented a report regarding the status of department staffing. Two jailors resigned and one additional female jailor has been hired. The Commissary Clerk has also been hired.

Discussion regarding the procedure to follow to dispose of old Car No. 2. Motion made by Mr. Brunnquell, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, to authorize the sale through Auction Associates, Inc. Motion carried.

Supervisor Brelsford now present.

Discussion regarding the purchase of equipment:

Fourteen tablet folding chairs for the Juvenile detention area, at an estimated cost of $33.95 each, and 30 audio cassettes with padded envelopes, at a cost under $60 were requested. Motion made by Mr. Brunnquell, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, to approve the purchases, using commissary funds. Motion carried.

A report was given regarding the jail expansion project. Different completion dates have been announced. It is not sure what the actual date will be.

The jail commissary fund balance was reviewed and discussed. The Sheriff requested authorization to make purchases up to $250 without committee approval. Motion made by Mrs. Brelsford, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, to approve the request on a six month trial basis. Motion carried.

Department financial reports, the conference/meeting attendance report, overtime work reports; jail housing reports, the meal report and claims were reviewed, discussed and approved.

The Chairperson announced that a closed session had been proposed under the provisions of Section 19.85 (1)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes to an employee discipline hearing. Motion made by Mr. Brunnquell, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, that the committee go into closed session for this purpose. The roll was called. All members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted.

Discussion. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to approve the determination. Motion carried.

Meeting declared adjourned.

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June 24, 1999

THE FOLLOWING MINUTES HAVE NOT YET BEEN APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE TO WHICH THEY PERTAIN.

Port Washington, Wisconsin

The Law Enforcement Committee met in Room 117 at 8:30 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairperson Egelhoff.

Present: Supervisors Egelhoff, Kulfan, Brunnquell, Hilber, Sheriff Straub, the Chief Deputy and Clerk Dobberpuhl.

Absent: Supervisor Brelsford.

Minutes of the April 26 meeting were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Hilber, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding the fee charged for Sheriff’s sales. The present $50 fee could be increased to $150. The Sheriff does not recommend an increase. No action was taken.

Discussion regarding civil process fees. The Department currently charges $18 plus mileage. No action was taken.

Supervisor Brelsford now present.

The Sheriff presented a report regarding department staffing.

It was reported that the jail expansion project is still anticipated to be completed about October 1. Various problems were discussed.

The Department financial analysis reports, the conference/meeting attendance report, overtime work reports; jail housing reports, the meal report and claims were reviewed, discussed and approved.

The annual state jail inspection report was reviewed and discussed. The committee then traveled to the Justice Center to conduct their annual inspection of the jail.

Meeting declared adjourned.

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July 22, 1999

THE FOLLOWING MINUTES HAVE NOT YET BEEN APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE TO WHICH THEY PERTAIN.

Port Washington, Wisconsin

The Law Enforcement Committee met in Room 117 at 9:00 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairperson Egelhoff.

Present: Supervisors Egelhoff, Kulfan, Brunnquell, Hilber, Bley, Sheriff Straub, the Chief Deputy, Lieutenant Lorenz and Clerk Dobberpuhl.

Absent: Supervisor Brelsford.

Minutes of the June 24 meeting were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding the follow-up to the annual state inspection report.

Supervisor Brelsford now present.

The quarterly dog impoundment report was reviewed and discussed.

A request for additional personnel was reviewed and discussed as follows:

  • 1 - Nurse (full-time)

  • 1 - Dispatcher

  • 1 - Patrol Officer

Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell to approve a full-time Nurse. Motion carried.

Motion made by Mr. Brunnquell, seconded by Mrs. Brelsford, to approve an additional Dispatcher, subject to receipt of statistics to show the need for the position. Motion carried.

The request for a Patrol Officer was withdrawn.

Discussion regarding the policy regarding prisoner possessions. This discussion was prompted because of the loss claimed by a prisoner. The supposed value of his property is over $3,000. No action was needed.

The Sheriff presented a staffing update report.

Discussion regarding the request to purchase the following items of equipment:

  • 1 - barricade vest - $1,207

  • Computer equipment - $5,760

Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to approve the purchases. Motion carried.

Lieutenant Lorenz presented a report regarding the status of the jail expansion project.

The Department financial reports, a commissary fund policy, a transfer of funds request, the conference/meeting attendance report, overtime work reports, jail housing reports, the meal report and claims were reviewed and discussed. Motion made by Mrs. Brelsford, seconded by Mr. Hilber, to approve all of these items. Motion carried.

Meeting declared adjourned.

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August 24, 1999

Port Washington, Wisconsin

The Law Enforcement Committee met in Room 117 at 9:00 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairperson Egelhoff.

Present: Supervisors Egelhoff, Kulfan, Brunnquell, Hilber, Bley, Sheriff Straub, the Chief Deputy and Clerk Dobberpuhl.

Absent: Supervisor Brelsford.

The Chairperson announced that a closed session had been proposed under the provisions of Section 19.85 (1)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes to conduct an oral exam for a Patrol Officer applicant. Motion made by Mr. Brunnquell, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, that the committee go into closed session for this purpose. The roll was called. All members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted.

OPEN SESSION - 9:25 A.M.

Minutes of the July 22 meeting were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Hilber, to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding the request to purchase equipment and supplies:

Logging recorder at a cost of $49,012 (four quotes were received and the cost ranged from $49,012 to $103,446). Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to approve the purchase. Motion carried.

Jail supplies at a cost of $15,108.69, a medical cart at a cost of $935.00, 10 TV sets at a cost of $1,899.60, 2-Defibrillators at a cost of $7,405.00 and medical supplies and equipment at a cost of $1,726.97. Motion made by Mr. Hilber, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to approve the purchases (using commissary funds). Motion carried.

The Sheriff presented a report regarding the jail expansion project. The last announced completion date was January 1, but March 1 is more likely.

The Department financial reports, conference/meeting attendance report, overtime work reports, jail housing reports, meal report and claims were reviewed, discussed and approved.

Discussion regarding certification of the Patrol Officer applicant list.

Written Committee

Sheriff

Seniority

Average

Passet, John R

84.62

86.13

89.00

.75

86.84

Speth, Gary L

75.74

89.13

94.00

.8757

84.53

Kies, Ronald E

82.25

82.00

85.00

.5

83.38

Vargo, Elizabeth

79.29

79.50

90.00

.75

82.77

Martin, Kristopher

79.29

82.88

88.00

.375

82.74

Casswell, Kelly F

76.33

81.8

87.00

.875

81.26

Lusty, Eric L

78.11

81.63

81.00

1.25

80.96

Yates, Charles S

79.88

80.75

78.00

.75

80.38

Roth, David J

73.96

83.13

83.00

.75

79.26

Buchholz, Melvin R

72.19

78.50

81.00

1.875

77.86

Milczarek, Joseph A

71.01

78.28

78.00

.25

74.82

Scharnweber, Rudolph

70.41

78.25

76.00

.25

74.02

Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to certify the top three applicants. Motion carried.

Year 2000 budgets were reviewed and discussed. Approval will be requested at the next committee meeting.

The Chairperson announced that a closed session had been proposed under the provisions of Section 19.85 (1)(b) and (c) of the Wisconsin Statutes to take action regarding an employee discipline matter and to conduct employee evaluation reviews. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Hilber, that the committee go into closed session for these purposes. The roll was called. All members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted.

The Corporation Counsel appeared and explained the proposed stipulation of facts and the proposed exchange of briefs. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, that the submittal of briefs be approved, that each brief be limited to 5 pages and that the deadline for receipt of the briefs be September 15. Motion carried.

Two employee evaluation reports were reviewed.

Meeting declared adjourned.

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September 23, 1999 

Port Washington, Wisconsin

The Law Enforcement Committee met in Room 117 at 9:00 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairperson Egelhoff.

Present: Supervisors Egelhoff, Kulfan, Brunnquell, Hilber, Bley, Sheriff Straub, the Chief Deputy and Clerk Dobberpuhl.

Absent: Supervisor Brelsford.

Minutes of the August 24 meeting were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Brunnquell, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.

The Sheriff presented a report regarding department staffing. Deputy Passet has been appointed a Patrol Officer.

Supervisor Brelsford now present.

Discussion regarding the request to retain the fax machine that has been replaced in accordance with the lease agreement. The purchase cost will be $500. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Hilber, to approve the purchase. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding the request of the City of Port Washington Mayor to exempt the Cities of Cedarburg, Mequon and Port Washington and the Village of Saukville from taxation for the Sheriff’s Department patrol and investigation services. The mayor appeared and spoke regarding this issue. Grafton Village President also appeared and spoke. Motion made by Mrs. Brelsford, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to close discussion and put the item on the agenda again next month. Motion carried.

The Sheriff presented a report regarding the jail expansion project. The completion date is still unknown.

The Department financial reports, conference/meeting attendance report, overtime work reports, jail housing reports, meal report and claims were reviewed, discussed and approved.

Year 2000 budget requests were reviewed and discussed. Motion made by Mrs. Brelsford, seconded by Mr. Hilber, to approve the requests as presented. Motion carried.

The Chairperson announced that a closed session had been proposed under the provisions of Section 19.85 (1)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes to take action regarding an employee discipline matter. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mrs. Brelsford, that the committee go into closed session for these purposes. The roll was called. All members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted.

Discussion regarding the discipline situation. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mrs. Brelsford, to approve the determination of facts as presented. Motion carried.

Meeting declared adjourned.

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October 22, 1999

 Port Washington, Wisconsin

 The Law Enforcement Committee met in Room 117 at 9:00 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairperson Egelhoff.

Present: Supervisors Egelhoff, Kulfan, Brunnquell, Hilber, Bley, Sheriff Straub and Clerk Dobberpuhl.

Absent: Supervisor Brelsford.

Minutes of the September 23 and September 27 meetings were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.

John Treffert appeared regarding the boarding of out-of-county prisoners survey that he is conducting to prepare a "paper" on this subject. This issue was discussed with him.

A request to purchase supplies and a chalkboard for the jail literacy program, using commissary funds totaling $1,475. Motion made by Mr. Brunnquell, seconded by Mr. Hilber, to approve the purchase request. Motion carried.

A request to purchase eight handguns and ammunition for a total cost of $4,955 was reviewed and discussed. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to approve the purchases. Motion carried.

The issue of charging townships for services provided by the Sheriff’s Department was again discussed. The committee feels this is a statewide issue and cannot be changed at the county level. The committee will send a letter to the City of Port Washington, Village of Grafton, City of Mequon and City of Cedarburg.

Discussion regarding the issue of impounding cats as suggested by the Humane Society. It was agreed that cats are not a county problem.

A transfer of funds request was reviewed and discussed. Motion made by Mr. Egelhoff, seconded by Mr. Brunnquell, to approve the request. Motion carried.

Motion made by Mr. Brunnquell, seconded by Mr. Hilber, that inasmuch as Julie K. Niederkorn is already a certified jailor and certified law enforcement officer, that the requirements of Section 4.163 (1)(a)12. of the County Code of Ordinances pertaining to "two year associate degree or minimum of 60-college level credits" be waived. Discussion. Motion carried.

The Sheriff presented a report regarding the jail expansion project.

The Department financial reports, conference/meeting attendance report, overtime work reports, jail housing reports, meal report and claims were reviewed, discussed and approved.

Meeting declared adjourned.

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November 17, 1999

Port Washington, Wisconsin

The Law Enforcement Committee met in Room 118 of the Ozaukee County Justice Center at 8:45 A.M.

The meeting called to order by Chairperson Egelhoff.

Present: Supervisors Egelhoff, Hilber and Kulfan, Sheriff Straub and Chief Knowles.

Absent: Supervisors Brelsford and Brunnquell.

The Chairperson announced that a closed session had been proposed under the provisions of Section 19.85 (1)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes to conduct oral interviews for the position of Jail Sergeant. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Hilber, that the committee go into closed session for this purpose. The roll was called. All members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted.

Nine candidates appeared for an interview. Following are the results of the testing:

WRITTEN

COMMITTEE

SHERIFF

SENIORITY

AVERAGE

Johnson, James G

81.00

95.00

94.00

1.00

88.75

Speth, Gary L

82.00

89.17

89.00

1.00

86.54

Sauer, Jeffrey R

83.00

89.50

86.00

.75

86.13

Shelander, Jason D

78.00

91.33

91.00

.875

85.46

Buchholz, Melvin R

78.00

89.00

85.00

2.00

84.50

Vargo, Elizabeth

78.00

84.00

90.00

.75

83.25

Rowe, Michael J

77.00

89.33

84.00

1.00

82.83

Seeger, Carl P

71.00

89.17

86.00

1.50

80.79

Lusty, Eric L

71.00

89.67

84.00

1.375

80.30

 OPEN SESSION - 11:45 A.M.

Motion made by Mr. Hilber, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, to certify the above list. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned.

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November 23, 1999

Port Washington, Wisconsin

The Law Enforcement Committee met in Room 117 at 9:00 A.M.

Meeting called to order by Chairperson Egelhoff.

Present: Supervisors Egelhoff, Brelsford, Kulfan, Brunnquell, Hilber, Bley, Chief Knowles and Clerk Dobberpuhl.

Minutes of the October 22 meeting were reviewed. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Hilber, to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.

Purchase of equipment requests:

Replace 108 chairs for jail usage - $37.25 each - for a total of $4,023 (use commissary funds)

Motion made by Mr. Bunnquell, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, to approve the purchase. Motion carried.

Eight portable radios for new Jail Sargent and 7 Jailors for a total costs of $4,500.00.

Motion made by Mrs. Brelsford, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, to approve the purchase, subject to approval of a transfer of funds to cover the total cost. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding the Gary Obselka claim for a ring and eye glasses supposedly not returned to him. He is now asking for $640. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Hilber, to recommend to the County Board that the claim again be denied. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding the stray cat issue. No action was taken.

Discussion regarding the status of the temporary part-time Secretary I assigned to the Department Drug Unit. No action was taken.

Motion made by Mrs. Brelsford, seconded by Mr. Hilber, to authorize advertising for replacement of four squad cars and one Tahoe. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding the concept of a wide area network for all municipalities in the County. The cost to the county will be minimal. Motion made by Mrs. Brelsford, seconded by Mr. Kulfan, to approve the county wide network. Motion carried.

A transfer of funds request was reviewed and discussed. Motion made by Mr. Kulfan, seconded by Mr. Hilber, to approve the request. Motion carried.

The jail expansion project, department financial reports, conference/meeting attendance report, overtime work reports, jail housing reports, meal report and claims were reviewed, discussed and approved.

Meeting declared adjourned.

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