Peoria Standard

Peoria County Health, Public Safety and Justice Committee met Aug. 28.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

MEMBERS PRESENT Robert Baietto - Chairman; Brian Elsasser, Kate Pastucha, Steven Rieker, Phillip Salzer, Sharon Williams

MEMBERS ABSENT: Rachael Parker

OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Sorrel - County Administrator; Shauna Musselman - Assistant County Administrator; Larry Evans - State's Attorney's Office; Eric Dubrowski - Chief Financial Officer; Julie Ciesla - Asst. Chief Financial Officer; Gretchen Pearsall - Director of Strategic Communications; Brian Asbell, Doug Gaa, Randy Brunner - Sheriff's Office: Amy Marion - ETSB; Karen Raithel - Sustainability & Resource Conservation; Jamie Harwood - Coroner; Becky Spencer - PCAPS; Dan O'Connell - Facilities Director; Robert Spears - Circuit Clerk; Rena' Parker, Jennifer Shadid - Court Administration; Nathan Bach - Public Defender; Mark Little - Chief Information Officer; Steve Tarter - PJS

Call to Order

Chairman Baietto called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm.

Approval of Minutes

A motion to approve the minutes of July 24, 2017 was made by Mr. Elsasser and seconded by

Mr. Salzer. The motion carried.

Informational Items / Reports / Other Minutes / Updates

• PCAPS Monthly Department Report

No report. No questions or comments from committee.

• ETSB

No report. No questions or comments from committee.

• Emergency Management Agency Update

No report. No questions or comments from committee.

• Public Defender Report

No report. No questions or comments from committee.

• Sustainability and Resource Conservation Office

No report. No questions or comments from committee.

Resolutions

• PCAPS Kennel Remodel

A motion to approve was made by Mr. Salzer and seconded by Mr. Elsasser. Ms. Spencer advised that PCAPS is in need of a kennel update and remodel for the ensured safety of employees and to provide the best quality of life for the animals. She stated that the remodel would create a passthrough door from kennel to kennel, and staff recommends Shor-Line for the kennel remodel. She advised that PCAPS has received a $10,000.00 grant from Petsmart for the project, which will fund a portion of the project, with the remainder of the funding to be appropriated from the restricted donations reserve. The motion carried.

• Public Defender Annual Salary

A motion to approve was made by Mr. Rieker and seconded by Ms. Williams. The motion carried.

• Agreement with Lexipol to update and create policy for Law Enforcement and Corrections

A motion to approve was made by Mr. Salzer and seconded by Ms. Williams. Captain Gaa advised that Lexipol is a company with expertise in public safety risk management. He stated that Lexipol would compare current policies for both law enforcement and corrections to industry standard and public safety best practice, and specifically to Illinois law. He stated that the company would then update accordingly, customize the policies and include any missing, relevant policy. He stated that the intent is to mitigate long-term liability to the Sheriff's Office. He also advised that Lexipol's comprehensive approach includes a web-based system allowing employees to authorize the fact that the policy has been read while also providing daily training bulletins putting the policies in application.

Captain Gaa advised that the $69,750.00 implementation fee will be paid from the Risk Fund. He stated that initial implementation would begin in December, as a discount would be applied as a result of beginning in 2017. He stated that an annual subscription fee of $23,939.00 for continual updates and management of the system will be added to the 2018 budget request.

Ms. Pastucha asked if the Sheriff's Office had received pricing from additional companies that provided this type of service, and Captain Gaa stated that there are other companies that offer single services; however, they do not carry the comprehensive aspects provided by Lexipol.

Mr. Sorrel commented that there are adequate resources within the current appropriation to fund the subscription service. He advised that Risk Management Funds would be utilized for the initial implementation, and the annual subscription would be paid from the Sheriff's Office operating budget.

The motion carried.

• ILEAS Overtime Appropriation

A motion to approve was made by Mr. Elsasser and seconded by Ms. Williams. Mr. Brunner advised ILEAS (Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System) annually receives grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security for the reimbursement of officer training. The motion carried.

• Renewal of Police Service Contracts (Dedicated/Random/Dispatch Services)

A motion to approve was made by Mr. Elsasser and seconded by Ms. Pastucha. The motion

carried.

Miscellaneous

Sheriff Asbell acknowledged Ronda Guyton, who has been appointed Jail Superintendent.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Baietto at 1:25 p.m.

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