LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETING

11 September 2012

            The Waupaca County Law Enforcement Committee was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Jonely. Members present: Supervisors Johnson, Aasen, Craig and Handrich. Others present: Sheriff Hardel, Chief Deputy Kraeger, Captains Wilz, Conat and Olson.

            Supervisor Aasen left at 9:55 a.m., Supervisor Johnson left at 10:35 a.m.

Chairman Jonely made the opening meeting statement that this meeting and all other meetings of this Committee are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted and given to the press in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so that the citizenry may be aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting.

            Motion by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Handrich, to approve the minutes of the previous meetings of the Law Enforcement Committee. Motion carried without a negative vote.

            Motion by Supervisor Craig, seconded by Supervisor Aasen, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried without a negative vote.

            Motion by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Handrich, to approve the bills as submitted. Motion carried without a negative vote.

            Chief Deputy presented monthly report. Motion by Supervisor Aasen, seconded by Supervisor Handrich, to approve Chief Deputy Kraeger’s report. Motion carried without a negative vote.

            CPT Wilz presented his monthly report. Motion by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Aasen to approve CPT Wilz’s report. Motion carried without a negative vote.

            Sheriff’s Report: 

1) Jail Captain to retire at the end of the year.  2)

2) Gary Heschke has resigned, going to work for Gold Cross.

Motion by Supervisor Handrich, seconded by Supervisor Aasen to approve the Sheriff’s report. Motion carried without a negative vote.

            Tower Update: Online for 2 months, but there are issues. Garbled and signals crashing into each other. Meeting with Tait to resolve and achieve results. Need a system that works.

            Budget: 

1) Spillman System Administrator/LTE:  Motion to pay SSA/LTE position for IS for balance of 2012. Motion by Supervisor Handrich, seconded by Chairman Jonely to approve SSA/LTE. Motion carried without a negative vote.

2) LTE Records: Motion to hire LTE for records division for 20 hours a week beginning October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012, with funds coming from overtime budget. Motion by Supervisor Craig, seconded by Supervisor Handrich to approve LTE in Records Division. Motion carried without a negative vote.

3) Communications SGT Position: In the process of reorganizing the Communications Center, eliminate the Communications Sergeant position and create a Communications Captain position. Motion by Supervisor Craig, seconded by Supervisor Handrich to approve the reorganization. Motion carried without a negative vote.

4) Motion to eliminate two Supervisor positions in the Communication Center and create two Corporal positions. Motion by Chairman Jonely, seconded by Supervisor Handrich to approve the position adjustments. Motion carried without a negative vote.

5) Motion to create a Detective Sergeant position for 2013. Motion by Supervisor Handrich, seconded by Supervisor Craig to approve the Detective Sergeant position. Motion carried without a negative vote.

6) Motion by Supervisor Craig, seconded by Supervisor Handrich to approve the 2013 budget as presented. Motion carried without a negative vote.

Motion by Supervisor Handrich, seconded by Supervisor Craig to adjourn. Motion carried without a negative vote. Adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Pat Craig – Secretary