Ogle County State’s Attorney – Court Services – Focus House Committee met Feb. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Finfrock called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
Present: Corbitt and Oltmanns. Others: Director of Court Services Cindy Bergstrom, State’s Attorney Eric Morrow and Focus House Director Brenda Mason.
Absent: Fox and Whalen.
2. Approval of Minutes – January 14, 2020: Motion by Corbitt to amend the minutes showing she seconded the Focus House bills motion, 2nd by Oltmanns. Motion carried.
3. Public Comment: None
4. Monthly Invoices
State’s Attorney: Motion by Oltmanns to approve the bills totaling $2,501.93, 2nd by Corbitt. Motion carried.
Probation: Motion by Oltmanns to approve the bills totaling $7,377.73, 2nd by Corbitt. Motion carried.
Focus House: Motion by Fox to approve the bills totaling $7,090.13, 2nd by Fox. Motion carried.
5. Department Reports
State’s Attorney
Budget Update: Everything is fine.
Drug Court Graduation: Just had a DUI Court Graduate last Friday and will have
1 from Drug Court and 2 from DUI Court next week.
Fines & Fees: Morrow went through how the fines and fees are assessed/collected.
Other: Oltmanns briefly informed the Committee about the No Cash Bail bill and it would be a significant monetary hit to the County if it is passed.
Probation
Budget Update: Everything is good.
Motivational Interview Training: Bergstrom has implemented a training for her office; it is a way to teach the officers how to communicate better with clients.
Other: None
Focus House
Budget Update: Everything is good.
From the Heart Event: Mason stated they are fortunate to be a recipient of this event; great turnout. The money goes into the Foundation money for things such as recreation, clothing, etc.
Marketing – Rock County, WI: A contract is drafted and waiting for their approval. Currently 5 residents at each facility.
Other: None
6. Closed Session: None
7. New Business: Motion by Corbitt to recommend Robert Falk to the Housing Authority Board vacancy, 2nd by Oltmanns. Motion carried.
8. Old Business: None
9. Adjournment: With no further business, Chairman Finfrock adjourned. Time 3:36 p.m.
https://www.oglecounty.org/document_center/County%20Board/Committees/State's%20Attorney,%20Juvenile%20&%20Probation/2020/States%20Attorney%20and%20Juvenile%20and%20Probation%20Minutes%20February.pdf
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