Buffalo-Pepin Counties Criminal Justice Collaborating Council Meeting Minutes
The council discussed updates from the Pepin County Community Health Assessment, specifically addressing mental health needs and medication access in the jail. Reentry program sustainability was reviewed, focusing on educational materials and teleconference classes. Policy and procedure changes for the Jail Nursing Program, including harm reduction initiatives and health appraisals, were presented. Additionally, the committee approved funding for the 2027 Treatment Alternatives and Diversion grant and reviewed various reports covering financial status, community service programs, and jail inmate populations.
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Law Enforcement/Emergency Management Committee Notice Of Public Meeting
The agenda for the meeting included reviewing and potentially acting upon the Call to Order, Roll Call, Public Comments, Emergency Management current expenditures and report, Law Enforcement Vouchers and Expenditures, Law Enforcement Revenue, Jail updates/changes, and acceptance of donations. Discussions also covered implementing a nuisance property ordinance to hold landlords accountable, and reports from the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, and Jail Administrator, including updates on the West Tower paging system and contract statuses with Mondovi and Fountain City. The committee also noted that the recording software for the Jail Administrator's report needs replacement.
Mar 4, 2026·Board meeting
Law Enforcement And Emergency Management Committee Public Meeting Minutes
Key discussions included the costs associated with K-9 units, approval of Emergency Management Expenditures, and the Emergency Management Report, which covered ongoing certification, construction impacting County Road P, grant submissions, and the planned replacement of the Nixle notification system with more cost-effective software. The committee reviewed Law Enforcement Vouchers, including reimbursements for training meals, and approved Law Enforcement Expenditures and Revenue reports. A Public Nuisance Ordinance was discussed, leading to a motion to amend the fine structure up to $1,000, based on addressing recurring issues at an apartment complex. Significant attention was given to the Jail update, highlighting issues with inmate transport costs (reaching $7,600 in February) due to agreements with Trempealeau County and staffing shortages, although the jail budget remains on track. The committee accepted significant monetary donations, including $12,000 for a new K-9 dog and $6,000 for training, as well as non-monetary donations of fire suppression units. The Jail Administrator reported on booking statistics, overtime, and the status of dispatch system cutover. The Sheriff reported on current K-9 unit staffing, upcoming retirements, and efforts to obtain a grant for a cash-counting machine for the jail.
