April 7, 2026 Public Safety Committee Minutes

JUDICIAL & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES April 7, 2026 Remote Meeting using WebEx/phone and in-person at County Board Room Services Center 480 Underwood Ave.– Montello, Wisconsin 1. Committee Chairperson Judi Nigbor called the Public Safety Committee meet ing to order at 2:01 p.m. Members present: Judi Nigbor, Ken Borzick, Chuck Bornhoeft, Gary Sorensen, and Lance Achterberg Others present: Administrator Ron Barger, EMS Director Rob Lulling, ME Amanda Thoma (virtual), DA Cliff Burdon (arrived at 2:08 p.m.) 2. Motion to approve agenda by Ken Borzick and seconded by Chuck Bornhoeft. Motion carried. 3. Supervisor Sorensen noted the weather spotter training date in the Februar y minutes was incorrect and requested it be changed from April 13th to April 14th. Motion to approve amended February 3, 2026 minutes by Chuck Bornhoeft and seconded by Gary Sorensen. Motion carried. 4. Reports of official meetings held in the prior month- None 5. Upcoming Events/Issues/Citizen Comments- None 6. Review Vouchers- Chairperson Nigbor requested clarification on tracking system for pizza purchases and sales within the jail. 7. Sheriff Konrath reported on behalf of EM Director Lt. Williams noting that on April 14, 2026, Marquette County EM will host a weather spotting training 6pm-8pm. EMS Director Rob Lulling reported that the March call volume has been posted on SharePoint. Rob reported that CMS reporting submission for 2025 is due by the end of May. The reimbursement amount should be $60-70,000. Rob has submitted all Maintenance of Effort forms to municipalities and the County Clerk. Ultrasound machines have been trained on and are in service. New protocols went into effect with Medical Direction April 1, 2026. Ambulances will be able to be stocked with 3 new meds- Keppra, Ancef, and Droperidol- around June 1st. DA Cliff Burdon reported that the new Victim Witness Coordinator started last week. Columbia County is assisting with her training until necessary. ME Amanda Thoma reported 13 Marquette County deaths in February and 10 Marquette County deaths in March. 8. Monthly reports discussed. Current process is that departments give an overview of departmental activities, whereas the committee would like to see a more detailed data report, such as the way EMS Director Rob Lulling presents information. Discussion followed. Possible template for data reports discussed. Committee would like this to apply to all committees, especially with the County Board reorganization. Ron shared he would communicate this to Department Heads. Committee discussion regarding the programs and information they would like the public to be informed on. 9. Sheriff Konrath reported he and Corp Counsel developed the Animal Drawn Vehicle Ordinance. Lt. Williams shared the draft with the Amish Community. Discussion followed regarding lighting, horseshoes, and jurisdiction. Moved by Chuck Bornhoeft and seconded by Ken Borzick to forward the presented Animal Drawn Vehicle Ordinance to County Board. Motion carried. 10. The agenda having been completed Committee Chairperson Judi Nigbor declared the meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m. Kiley Lloyd, County Clerk