LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETING

7 October 2014  

            The Waupaca County Law Enforcement Committee was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Jonely. Members present: Supervisors Craig, Handrich, Johnson, and Wilfuer.  Others present: Sheriff Hardel, Captains Conat, Rasmussen, Wilz, and Wogsland and Lt. Russell. 

Chairman Jonely gave 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 Handrich, seconded by Supervisor Wilfuer to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2014 meeting of the Law Enforcement Committee.  Motion carried without a negative vote.

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

            Motion by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Handrich to approve the bills as presented.  Motion carried without a negative vote. Committee members were introduced to new Corrections Officers Joseph Christensen, Christopher Roeske and Gregory Dey by FTO Scott Romeis.     

            Cpt. Wilz reported from the Communication Center that Samantha Gerald is ready to start the 2^nd phase of training and Connie Freeman is in the 1^st phase. They are both attending TYME training in Madison at this time.   Eight individuals were interviewed for a communication eligibility list.  A multi-jurisdictional mock disaster training will be held on October 8 involving Winnebago and Waushara County. 

            Cpt. Wogsland reported Adam Lange will start in late October.  Corrections Officer Lee Woehler has resigned.  The TV’s in inmate pods will soon be replacing the ones originally installed with the new building.  A tinted film will be put on the Nurse’s office window and Master Control.  Supervisor Craig suggested also doing this on the outside windows in dispatch.

            Cpt. Conat reported on a burglary at Scoopers which led to solving several other burglaries in the City of Waupaca and other areas in the county.

            Cpt. Rasmussen reported on Patrol division statistics. Supervisor Handrich moved, Supervisor Wilfuer second to approve the report.  Motion carried without a negative vote.

            Sheriff’s Office report was presented by Sheriff Hardel.  Motion to approve the report by Supervisor Wilfuer, second by Supervisor Johnson.  Motion carried without a negative vote.

            Sheriff Hardel informed the committee that the 2015 budget is moving forward.  The Finance Committee approved the addition of four additional positions. 

Supervisor Craig moved, Supervisor Handrich second to adjourn at 10:00 a.m.  Motion carried.

Vickie Thoe, Secretary