Ogle County State’s Attorney – Court Services – Focus House Committee met March 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Finfrock called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Present: Corbitt, Oltmanns and Whalen. Others: Typer, Boes, Nordman, Asp, Droege, David Vola and Focus House Director Brenda Mason. Absent: Fox, Director of Court Services Cindy Bergstrom and State’s Attorney Eric Morrow.
2. Approval of Minutes – February 11, 2020: Motion by Corbitt to approve the minutes as presented, 2nd by Oltmanns. Motion carried.
3. Public Comment: Oltmanns stated that Dennis Shearer from Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire District passed away last month. 50+ years for the district which included being a Trustee since 1999. Oltmanns stated his service was appreciated.
4. Monthly Invoices
State’s Attorney: Motion by Whalen to approve the bills totaling $2,465.51, 2nd by Corbitt. Motion carried.
Probation: None
Focus House: Motion by Whalen to approve the bills totaling $8,107.47, 2nd by Corbitt. Motion carried.
5. Department Reports
State’s Attorney: None
Probation: None
Focus House
Budget Update: Everything is good.
2020-2022 Strategic Plan: The plan has 7 focus areas; Mason will bring a copy next month.
Rock County, WI Contract: Contract is finalized; 1 placement is waiting on paperwork with 2 more possible placements. Census is 4 at the farm and 5 at the Miller House.
Stakeholders Meeting: Mason stated they met last week; went over the 2018-19 plan and now working on the new plan. They have received a lot of positive feedback.
Other: None
6. Closed
Session: None
7. New Business: Committee conducted the interview of David Vola for the Lynn-Scott- Rock Fire District. Oltmanns abstained due to employment conflict. Motion by Corbitt to recommend David Vola to the Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire District vacancy, 2nd by Whalen. Motion carried.
8. Old Business: Oltmanns stated he has been following the Bond Reform bill; the Sheriff’s Association has partnered with some local police departments to come out against the bill. Oltmanns stated it will cause funding issues with the County and more stress on the Probation Dept. if passed.
9. Adjournment: With no further business, Chairman Finfrock adjourned. Time 3:22 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%20March.pdf
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