Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) — Minutes

Chippewa County Page 1 Published 06/24/2026 Chippewa County Criminal Justice Collaborating Council Regular Meeting June 23, 2026 Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 302 8:00 AM I. Call to Order Chair Judge Gibbs called the meeting to order at 8:01 AM II. Roll Call Attendee Name Position Status Arrived Judge Steve Gibbs (Chair) Presiding Judge for Chippewa County or Designee Present Bobbie Jaeger (Vice-Chair) Director of Chippewa County Department of Human Services or Designee Present Andy Albarado County Administrator Present Travis Hakes/Curt Dutton County Sheriff or Designee Present James Maki Jail Administrator or Designee Present Kyra Secraw/Kerry Krista Youth Justice/CWDA Manager or Designee Present Cory Bowe Ryan Douglas Chief of Police - Chippewa Falls or Designee Present Timothy Bowman Chief of Police - Outlying Community or Designee Present Wade Newell/ Sheila Yohnk District Attorney or Designee Present Kirby Harless Representative of the State Public Defender Office Absent Nathan Liedl Clerk of Circuit Court or Designee Present Melissa Buesgen Department of Corrections Supervisor for Chippewa County or Designee Present Amanda O’Donnell Child Support Director or Designee Present Dan Hardy County Board Supervisor Absent Jeni Haddad Citizen Member Present John Ailie (Jail Chaplain) Citizen Member Present Melissa Bishop Citizen Member Present Others Present: Rose Baier, Criminal Justice Services Director; Brandi Engel, Human Services Administrative Assistant; Kayce Lawcewicz, Criminal Justice Services Staff; Tiffany Berg, Criminal Justice Services Staff; Kaitlin Horstman, Criminal Justice Services Staff III. Members of the Public Wishing to be Heard There were no members of the public wishing to be heard. IV. Consent Agenda (Unless separation of an item is requested, all items will be adopted in one motion) 1. Approve the Agenda 2. Approve the Minutes – February 24, 2026 3. Schedule Next Meeting Date – October 13, 2026 Chippewa County Page 2 Published 06/24/2026 Result: APPROVED [15 TO 0] Mover: Bowman Seconder: Secraw Ayes: Ailie, Albarado, Bishop, Bowe, Bowman, Buesgen, Gibbs, Haddad, Hakes/Dutton, Jaeger, Liedl, Maki, O’Donnell, Secraw, Yohnk Absent: Hardy, Harless V. Business Items 1. Approval of Request to Submit Application for Calendar Year 2027 TAD Grant by Committee – Rose Baier Result: APPROVED [15 TO 0] Mover: Albarado Seconder: Hakes Ayes: Ailie, Albarado, Bishop, Bowe, Bowman, Buesgen, Gibbs, Haddad, Hakes/Dutton, Jaeger, Liedl, Maki, O’Donnell, Secraw, Yohnk Absent: Hardy, Harless VI. Reports 1. Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Mapping Update – Rose Baier The SIM mapping event has been scheduled for August 13th and 14th at Market on the River. 2. Program Updates: Recovery Court – Tiffany Berg There are currently 15 participants being served in Recovery Court with 1 new referral. Staff were able to implement a 2nd recovery/sober living house; it has 4 bedrooms and 1 resident currently. Baier submitted a federal grant application for $709,000 which would support funding for peer support services, residential treatment, counseling services, and sober living support. CJCC Staff recently presented on the multi-track court program at various training events. First Time Offender (FTO)/Front-End Intervention Treatment (FIT) Program – Kayce Lawcewicz Staff are preparing for Country Fest and expecting a high number of referrals for FTO. FIT has 21 active participants currently. Lawcewicz noted an increase of participants in higher risk categories. Baier will submit the pre-application for the $119,000 TAD Grant. Pre-Trial Program – Kaitlin Horstman Staff are working with around 210 cases. Reportedly utilizing transportation funds more to assist participants with getting to court dates. Baier reported the DOJ will not be continuing the pre-trial grant after 2028 which will require ongoing budgetary conversations. Judge Gibbs advocates for the pretrial monitoring program as evidence reflects a decline in Failure to Appear warrants. Re-Entry Program – Rose Baier Opioid Funds support the re-entry programs which supply participants with classes, hygiene kits, backpacks, and transportation needs. Chippewa County Page 3 Published 06/24/2026 3. Take a Stand Against Meth/Crime Stoppers Updates – Rose Baier Seeking volunteers for various summer events including the fair and National Night Out. It was reported that the bean bag tournament earned close to $8,000. 4. National Network of Criminal Justice Collaborating Councils (NNCJCC) – Rose Baier Chippewa County CJCC is a member of the NNCJCC association, and they can offer information sharing and technical assistance if requested. VI. Other Emerging Issues ▪ O’Donnell highlighted the collaboration efforts between CJCC and the Child Support office. ▪ Chaplain Ailie reported higher attendance rates at Sunday Service. VII. Agenda Items for Future Consideration ▪ Strategic Planning/CJCC Work Offsite Day in 2027 VIII. Adjourn Meeting adjourned without objection at 8:41 Result: APPROVED [15 TO 0] Mover: Bowman Seconder: Hakes Ayes: Ailie, Albarado, Bishop, Bowe, Bowman, Buesgen, Gibbs, Haddad, Hakes/Dutton, Jaeger, Liedl, Maki, O’Donnell, Secraw, Yohnk Absent: Hardy, Harless