Public Safety Committee — Minutes

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 Draft Minutes Pending Committee Approval 1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee was held in 101A at the Justice Center. Present Supervisor Rick Nelson, Supervisor Jeffrey Hansher, Supervisor Derek DeMent, Supervisor Connie Kincaide, Supervisor Tim Maguire Absent None Excused None Staff present: County Administrator Dzwinel, Clerk of Circuit Court Mueller, Controller Mihalko, Sheriff Knowles, Business Service Manager Nelson, Emergency Management Director Ziegler, Medical Examiner Luecke, District Attorney Lindsay, Office Services Manager Knaus, County Clerk Kretlow. 2. Proper Notice Chairperson Nelson called the meeting to order at 8:15 AM. The clerk noticed the meeting as required. 3. Public Comments, Correspondence, Communications Kelly Fyfe, the Principal at Lumen Christi School, has requested a School Resource Office (SRO) through the Ozaukee Sheriff's office. According to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, the assigned officer must be a current law enforcement officer. Because the City of Mequon does not have the budget to fund this position, the request was referred to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's office. The Mequon Police Department would continue to respond to calls and collaborate with the Sheriff's Office as needed. The Sheriff's Office is requesting that the position be established as a full-time position, with a flexible schedule to accommodate school needs and other operational requirements. The proposed schedule is Monday through Friday, with the officer spending approximately 20 hours per week at Lumen Christi and 20 hours in Ozaukee County courtrooms. Lumen Christi School would fund 50% of the position's budget, with Ozaukee County funding the remaining 50%. 4. Approval of Minutes June 16, 2026 Motion: Motion to approve the June 16, 2026 minutes as submitted. Result: Passed Moved by: Connie Kincaide Seconded by: Tim Maguire Ayes: Rick Nelson, Jeffrey Hansher, Derek DeMent, Connie Kincaide, Tim Maguire Nays: None Abstain: None 5. Discussion Item a. 2027 Recommended Budget for Public Safety Committee Mr. Dzwinel reviewed the budget highlights, for the departments under the Public Safety Committee’s oversight, including: Medical Examiner The increase is projected at under $20,000, representing a 10% rise over 2026. This is due to elevated autopsy costs due to changes in service providers. General fund for this department remains healthy. Clerk of Courts (COC) Proposed levy of $850,000, reflecting a slight 3% increase. Increases in expenses due to salaries, benefits and information technology costs. Anticipation of additional revenue from state funding adjustments. Sheriff's Department The levy is approximately $17 million, consuming the majority of the county levy. 80% of the budget is allocated to personnel for public safety initiatives. Last year's increase in positions remains unfilled. Vehicles are currently purchased through reserve funds. Expansion requests, include funding for a school resource officer(Lumen Christi) span of three years, converting the limited-term drug unit investigator position to a regular deputy position. Proposal for an upgrade of the lead nurse position. District Attorney (DA) Proposed levy of $850,000, maintaining status quo. Mr. Dzwinel, Sheriff Knowles, District Attorney Lindsay, Medical Examiner Lueck and Clerk of Courts Mueller answered questions. 6. Medical Examiner a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports Update on staffing, autopsies and vehicles. 7. District Attorney a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports Mr. Lindsay introduced Office Services Manager Knaus and thanked the committee for filling the Victim Witness Specialist position. Update on staffing, duties and trials. Regarding the budget, the victim witness reimbursement from the state has been positive. An email sent to supervisors explained the reimbursement formula and identified discrepancies. 8. Clerk of Courts a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports Update on staffing and financials. September is designated as jury month. Ms. Mueller intends to collaborate with the Sheriff’s Office for additional jury trial training. 9. Sheriff's Department a. Action Items 1. Approval to Accept FEMA BRIC Grant for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Mr. Ziegler and Sheriff Knowles provided background on the grant. Motion: Motion to approve the increase of revenue budget amendment recognizing $45,000 for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities grant to update the Ozaukee County Hazard Mitigation Plan. This budget amendment will move forward to the Finance Committee for further action. Result: Passed Moved by: Tim Maguire Seconded by: Jeffrey Hansher Ayes: Rick Nelson, Jeffrey Hansher, Derek DeMent, Connie Kincaide, Tim Maguire Nays: None Abstain: None b. Management/Financial/Informational Reports Update on staffing, jail capacity, security system, and dispatch. The Citizen Academy has enrolled 14 individuals. 10. Next Meeting Date October 20, 2026 11. Adjournment Motion made by Supervisor Maguire, seconded by Supervisor Kincaide to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 AM. Kellie Kretlow, County Clerk