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PSCC Minutes 10/01/2007 R October 1, 2007 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINA TING COUNCIL MEETING Naples, Florida, October 1,2007 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Public Safety Coordinating Council, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 2:00 P.M., at the Human Resources Conference Room, Building B, 3301 East Tamiami Trail, in Naples, Florida, with the following members present: Members Present: Commissioner Fred Coyle Chief Judge Keith Cary (Excused) Judge Cynthia Ellis (Excused) Stephen Russell Rich Montecalvo Robert R. Jacobs, II (Excused) Mike Orlando Judge Ramiro Mafialich Sheriff Don Hunter (Excused) Chief Greg Smith James Wynn Charles Rice David Schimmel (Excused) Bonnie Fredeen (Excused) Christine Holmes Others Present: Jim Mudd, County Manager Mike Sheffield, Assistant to County Manager Scott Teach, Chief Assistant County Attorney Chief Scott Salley, Sheriffs Office Skip Camp, Facilities Management Director Marcy Krumbine, Director, Housing & Human Services Dept. Collier County Public Safety Coordinating Council October 1,2007,2:00 P.M. Human Resources Conference Room, Building B 3301 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida I. Introduction A. Welcome B. Introduction of new statutory member James Wynn (State Probation Administrator) C. Mark Lennon to be recognized as the desianee for State Probation Administrator James Wynn D. Judge Cynthia Ellis to be recognized as the desianee for Chief Circuit Judge Keith Cary E. Approval of June 18, 2007 PSCC Meeting minutes F. Acceptance of June 18, 2007 Work-Restitution Release Subcommittee meeting minutes II. Old Business A. Update on the Mental Health Court Concept B. Inmate "snap-shot" Report-Chief Scott Salley C. Update on plans for the circuit-wide Public Safety Coordinating Council Symposium-Mike Sheffield III. New Business A. Discussion on the Criminal Justice. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant-Marcy Krumbine and Christine Holmes IV. Comments/Suggestions V. Public Comment VI. Adjourn October 1, 2007 I. Introduction A. Welcome - Commissioner Fred Coyle Kathy Ray and George We1ch, Citizens, were also in attendance. B. Introduction of new statutory member: JAMES WYNN, State Probation Circuit Administrator C. MARK LENNON was recognized as designee for State Probation Circuit Administrator, James Wynn D. JUDGE CYNTHIA ELLIS was recognized as designee for Chief Circuit Judge Keith Cary E. Approval of June 18,2007 Public Safety Coordinating Council meeting Minutes: Judge Ramiro Maiialich moved to approve the June 18, 2007 Meeting Minutes. Second by Mr. Russell. Carried unanimously, 8-0. F. Acceptance of June 18,2007 Work-Restitution Release Subcommittee Meeting Minutes: Christine Holmes moved to accept the June 18,2007 Work-Restitution Release Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. Second by Judge Ramiro Maiialich. Carried unanimously, 8-0. II. Old Business A. Update on the Mental Health Court Concept - Christine Holmes Mike Sheffield stated a letter from Circuit Court Judge Daniel H. Monaco dated August 18,2007 was attached (Item 2-A). Christine Holmes stated the Mental Health Court Program began accepting referrals on September 4,2007. . Eligibility: Anyone who has been arrested for a non-violent misdemeanor and is suspected of having mental health problems . Referrals to: Katie Burrows at the David Lawrence Center (263-4250) The Court hearings will commence on October 3,2007. The purpose is: . To reduce jail time, recidivism, and convictions for the severely and persistently mentally ill population arrested for non-violent misdemeanors, and . To provide appropriate alternatives within the legal system to meet the needs of that specific population 2 October 1, 2007 This is a cooperative effort through the Court, the State Attorney's Office, the Public Defender's Office, the Probation Department, and the David Lawrence Center. Commissioner Coyle noted Judge Monaco's letter stated, in part, "In order to accomplish our goals for this program there is a necessity to have dedicated staff from our Puhlic Defender's Office and State Attorney's Office. " He asked Mr. Russell for comments regarding actions by his office to assist in accomplishing this goal. Stephen Russell stated his staff is evaluating the availability of current staff members. He further stated Lee County has a dedicated Mental Health staff member and that this position is funded by Lee County. Mike Orlando stated the Public Defender's Office has met with the Mental Health Court team. He stated Judge Monaco would like, ideally, to have an individual from the State Attorney's Office and from the Public Defender's Office to serve as coordinators for each office. He stated Mr. Jacobs has requested to address the BCC to discuss this matter. Commissioner Coyle asked about current funding sources. Stephen Russell stated the State is not responsible for funding and money would need to be found at the local level. Jim Mudd stated there is a Chief Judges' Initiative Fund which he would investigate to determine whether funds are available to use for this mental health position. B. Inmate "Snap-Shot" Report - Chief Scott Salley Chief Salley provided a report of the jail data: . Habitat is increasing which necessitates adding new beds in the near future . Transported three mentally ill inmates to mental health facilities . Arrests of gang members has declined . Immigration & Customs Enforcement ("ICE") had 27 holds in June, 35 in July, and 32 in August, and 69 in September (Copies of these figures will be suhmitted for the record hy Chief Sally.) . The next quarterly update will detail the number of inmates who have been detained for a year or longer . Figures for the percentage of self admitted illegal category were not available since April through June was the transition period with ICE . There are 4 inmates awaiting trial on murder charges 3 October 1, 2007 C. Update: Circuit-wide Public Safety Coordinating Council Symposium Mike Sheffield stated the Symposium would be held on December 3, 2007 at the Edison College Campus in For Myers from II :00 AM to 2:00 PM. . Participation is anticipated from Lee, Charlotte, and Henry Counties . He provided a copy of a memorandum from County Attorney David Weigel to Commissioner Fred Coyle regarding out-of-County meetings (Item 2-C) - Mr. Weigel mentioned a "balancing of interests test" Commissioner Coyle suggested the possibility of providing transportation for Collier County residents to the Symposium site in order to comply with the "Sunshine Law" requirements. Scott Teach stated he would review Commissioner Coyle's suggestion with the County Attorney's Office as a mitigating factor to deflect concerns regarding the Sunshine Law. III. New Business A. Discussion: Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant - Marcy Krumbine and Christine Holmes A copy of the grant application package was provided (Item 3-A). Marcy Krumbine stated she was notified approximately two months earlier that the State made some money available for use in the area of mental health. A formal grant application process is required. There are two different grants available: (I) Planning Grant for $100,000 which has to be matched by each County, and (2) an Implementation Grant of $1 Million which would be distributed at $333,333 a year for three years. Before applying for a grant, the Committee should: . Approve serving as planning council/committee for the grant; . Agree to add several new members (8) to the Committee; . Agree on the agency to be responsible for staff members or to hire a consulting firm. The Substance Abuse Mental Health Corporation has recommended all counties apply for a Planning Grant, which is not a recurring grant. The purpose of the Planning Grant is to allow a county to develop a strategic plan which would, in turn, allow a county to qualify for an Implementation Grant. Ms. Krumbine stated this is the first year that these grants are being offered, and it is hoped that the Implementation Grant will be a recurring grant. Commissioner Coyle stated there was no guarantee the Implementation Grant would be continued beyond the initial three-year period. He stated his concern about the lack of budget analysis. He stated the BCC would need to review and 4 October 1, 2007 approve the application. He was also concerned about the short turnaround time to apply for this grant. Stephen Russell stated he thought this was a County budget issue. Scott Teach asked for an opportunity to review the By-Laws concerning the addition of members to the Committee. Commissioner Coyle asked if the Committee could make a determination with such little information. Scott Teach replied that he would not suggest it. Christine Holmes stated the deadline to apply is November I, 2007. Commissioner Coyle recommended not applying for this grant until the next grant period in order to obtain all required information and to be able to prepare a presentation for the BCC. He requested the County Manager and the County Attorney review the application process, together with the requirement for matching funding, and to suggest alternatives for pursuing additional funding. IV. Comments/Suggestions Mike Sheffield stated he was in the process of setting the meetings for next year and would inform all members via email of the dates at a later time. V. Public Comment None The next meeting of the Collier County Public Safety Coordinating Council will be the Public Safety Coordinating Council Symposium on December 3, 2007. ***** There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair at 2:55 PM. COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL Commissioner Fred Coyle These Minutes approved by the Board/Committee on as presented or as amended 5