Chairman Maury Miller called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Present were Maury, Jerry Pardun, Jim Sundquist, Sheriff Roland, Chief Deputy Taylor, Bobbi Sichta and Todd Beckman-Sentinel. Excused Emmett Byrne.

Minutes from the June meeting were approved as written on a motion by Jerry and second by Maury. Motion made and carried.

Jim presented his monthly report and vouchers for the Veterans Affairs Office, discussion held. Maury made a motion to approve the vouchers as presented and Jerry second it.
Motion made and carried.

Jim stated he has been working on his annual report for the next County Board meeting.

The transportation and CVSO grants were discussed.

Sheriff Roland presented the monthly report and vouchers for the Sheriff's Department and the Jail, discussion held. Jerry made a motion to approve the vouchers, Maury second it. Motion made and carried.

The average number of prisoners housed in June was 54.5. Sheriff Roland explained that we have been using the video conferencing and it has been working very well. We have saved on transports and man hours with this being in place now. Maury asked if we have ever thought of consolidation with another department, discussion held.

The month of June the revenue taken in by the Jail for housing prisoners on Huber and monitor were as follows:

$7,596.19 Huber
$ 417.81 Tax
$1,661.00 Monitors

Revenue for the two accounts thus far this year is $46,225.00.

Sheriff Roland stated that the Jail Captain has been working with Judge Gableman and the Village of Grantsburg on setting up community service for inmates. He will report on how it is progressing next month.

Sheriff Roland stated that the Fire Department and Chiefs are working together to get an ordinance to recover funding when the departments handle accidents. Thru the Cost Recovery Corporation we could recover 50% of what is spent on an accident scene, time, supplies, etc.

Discussion was held on the new evidence trailer that will be coming in this month, which was obtained thru a grant.

Maury handed out an survey reference information on Humane Societies that he had complied from the surrounding counties and how they are funded, discussion held.

It was found that 300-400 strays are taken in thru Burnett County in a year's time, 100 going to the Humane Society. The vet offices and the Pet Store take in strays also. The charge is $10.00 a day for 7 days and after that if they are not claimed they are disposed of by the Vets Office. The Humane Society has about a 95% adoption rate of the animals brought in and 1/3 are picked up by the owners.

Maury handed out the resolution from the Washburn Co. Area Humane Society, Inc. with Washburn County, discussion held on this. Chief Deputy Taylor thought this was a pretty good agreement, discussion held.

The Humane Society would like the following:
1. Resolution of support from the County Board.
2. That the Law Enforcement would support them and then they would be eligible for grants.
3. A contract with the County to get all strays and have a good working relationship with the County and some revenue to help support the facility.

Maury asked them if the County would not support the facility, would they be able to continue providing the services. They stated not for long.

Chief Deputy Taylor asked about the Humane Society taking in other animals if need be, but at this time they would not be able to. They would need to set up the facilities to house larger animals. Chief Deputy stated at this time we have only had to investigate calls with large animals, but the time may come when we have to take one more step and seize them.

Maury would like to see the Law Enforcement come back at the next meeting with a suggestion to where we should go with the Humane Society in regards to a resolution of support and a contract if any.

Sheriff Roland stated that there are two facilities that hold animals and we should look at both and have them give information on their programs. This way we can make a decision as to what we should do next. Jerry stated that this is a County problem and it does need to be addressed and taken care of in the near future. Maury agreed, as this is what he is trying to do with bringing this information to the committee for review.

Bobbi presented her monthly report and vouchers for Emergency Government, discussion held. Jerry made a motion and Maury second it to accept the vouchers as presented. Motion made and carried.

Next meeting will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2005 @ 9:30 in room 165. At this time budgets for 2006 will be reviewed and the Interoperability Grant will be discussed.

Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 a.m., Maury second it. Motion made and carried.

Tammy Chell
Administrative Secretary