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PSCC Minutes 06/12/2008 R June 12,2008 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING Naples, Florida, June 12,2008 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 PM., at the Collier County Museum Conference Room, 3301 East Tamiami Trail, in Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Fred Coyle (Excused) Judge Ramiro Mafialich, Counly Court Judge Charles Rice, Director, Collier County Probation Department Rich Montecalvo, Designee for Stephen Russell, State Attorney Mike Orlando, Designee for Kathy Smith, Public Defender Mark Middlebrook, Collier County Deputy Court Administrator Christine Holmes, Administrator Batterers Intervention Program Bonnie Fredeen, COO, David Lawrence Center ALSO PRESENT: Chief Scott Salley, Sheriff's Office Mike Sheffield, Assistant to County Manager Robert Zachary, Assistant County Attorney June 12, 2008 I. Introduction A. Call to Order Acting Chairman Charles Rice called the meeting to order at 2:06 PM. B. Approval of Minutes of March 6, 2008 PSCC Meeting Christine Holmes moved to approve the Minutes of March 6, 2008. Second by Rich Montecalvo. Carried unanimously, 7-0. II. Old Business A. Collier County Probation Statistics - Chuck Rice A document was distributed to the members outlining the statistical information utilized to assess how effectively and efficiently the Collier County Probation Department operated during Fiscal Year 2006-2007. Mr. Rice stated the Probation Department is a good value for the Collier County community. lfthe individuals on probation were incarcerated, the cost to the County would be in excess of $75.00 per person per day. Judge Maiialich inquired about the average case load per probation officer. Chuck Rice stated the average assignment is 140 to 150 cases which is in line with other Probation Department through the State. He stated the Probation Department is pro-active and utilizes intensive supervision with both in-office and field visits of probationers, as well as cxtensive drug testing. He stated the success rate for Collier's Probation Department is 61 % while the national average is 50%. Mike Sheffield introduced figures from Lee and Charlotte Counties. He stated the success rates for their Probation Departments are 43% and 49%, respectively. Budget cuts were discussed. The Probation Department's budget has not yet been approved. (Judge Manalich noted Judge John Hardt hadjoined the meeting.) B. Update from Work-Restitution Release Subcommittee Judge Maiialich stated the Subcommittee will meet again in August. He stated other jurisdictions have built facilities. While the Subcommittee is examining these models, it is not realistic to expect a facility to be constructed in Collier County unless the current economic climate changes. Scott Salley stated the framework for a modified work restitution program has been drafted by the Collier County Sheriffs Office. He stated the Sheriffs Office is in the process of determining which agencies can be involved and what can be done legally and ethically. He further stated the Department of Corrections and the Probation Department will be consulted regarding the criteria to determine how an 2 June 12, 2008 inmate could qualify for this program. He anticipates only a small percentage will qualify. The Department's first responsibility is to keep the community at large safe. He suggested collecting the data that is available and presenting it to the Judges for their consideration when sentencing an inmate. He stated with today's technology, building a brick and mortar structure is not the only option available. C. Follow-up Regarding the "Court Innovations Fund" Mark Middlebrook stated in 2004, the responsibility for operation of the Court shifted from the State to the County. A $65.00 fee was assessed to all convictions and a portion of those funds was designated to the Court Innovations Fund. Spending from this fund was restricted. One of the four areas eligible for funding was the Chief Judge's Programs. Monies from this program were designated for the Public Guardianship Program. He stated income for this year is $400,000 (below last year). He warned this fund should not be considered as a funding mechanism. He did not anticipate any funds being available for at least two years. D. Update Regarding the Regional PSCC Task Force and the Motion approved by the BCC regarding Collaborative Grants Mike Sheffield read the following statement into the record: "Item 9-": Requestfor the Board of County Commissioners to consider joint participation of the Collier County Public Safety Coordinating Council with other Public Safety Coordinating Councils in Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades Counties for the purpose of joint grant application to address public safety concerns such as jail overcrowding. " The motion was approved by the BCC. He offered a brief overview of this morning's Regional Task Force Meeting and stated officials from Lee County will be going to Oregon to view a new jail program which encompasses an innovative regional concept. He will obtain more information from Lee County and, if possible, a speaker from Lee County to make presentations at both the next Task Force Meeting and PSCC meetings. Mr. Sheffield mentioned Pamela Donelson, Circuit Administrator for the State Probation Department, had reported that six Probation Officer positions and five clerical positions were lost due to budget cuts. The State Department of Probation has a $24M deficit. Mindy Collier agreed to work with the three jail administrators from Collier, Lee and Charlotte Counties, in addition to the three Mental Health Coordinators from each County, to focus on how to work together to obtain joint grant money. 3 June 12, 2008 III. New Business A. Drug Court/Mental Health Court Discussion and PowerPoint Presentation This item was removed from the Agenda. Robert Shafto has asked the PSCC to consider scheduling the presentation for a future meeting. IV. Comments/Suggestions Judge Hardt asked about the booking fees assessed when an inmate is admitted to jail. He suggested booking fees could be assessed to individuals who were part of the weekend lock-down program. If a defendant was ordered to serve a 60-day weekend lock-down as part ofhislher probation, that individual could be assessed a fee each time he or she went into jail. The benefit to the individual was that weekend lock-down enabled the individual to still maintain their job as opposed to serving straight jail time. Scott Salley stated the Sheriffs Office has been considering instituting such a fee and he would be able to report on the status of the proposal at a later date. Mike Sheffield asked ifhe should put the issue on the Agenda for the September PSCC meeting. There was a discussion concerning sentencing: "a year and a day" means the inmate will be remanded to the Department of Corrections while a sentence of a year or less means the inmate will be incarcerated in the County jail. Also discussed was the week-end work program which is perceived by inmates to be more punitive than straight jail time. Scott Salley asked about re-activating the Mental Health Subcommittee. He stated mental health problems are growing and the jail is not equipped to handle inmates with these issues. V. Public Comment Mary Andrews, Mental Health Association, stated her organization would participate as a member of the Subcommittee. She also stated having the Subcommittee under the auspices of the Public Safety Coordinating Committee would give credence to the Subcommittee. She stated she participated in Miami-Dade County's Mental Health Commission under the direction of Judge Liefman. A report was issued which stated improving mental health services creates a continuum of care for inmates with the goal of reducing recidivism. There was discussion about Mental Health Court and what it could do to obtain services for inmates beyond the Jail's ability to dispense medication. Bonnie Fredeen also advocated oversight by the Public Safety Coordinating Council. Concerns were expressed regarding Sunshine Law issues and the problems experienced by the previous Subcommittee. Creating of an ad-hoc committee, to be chaired by a Judge, was suggested as an alternative to avoid conflict with the Sunshine Laws. 4 June 12, 2008 Kathy Ray stated there is a coalition being formed in Collier County on mental illness. She further stated representatives from the Sheriffs Office as well as a representative of Judge Monaco, or the Mental Health Court, will be invited to attend and participate. One of the goals will be to determine how the local Mental Health Community can volunteer to assist the Court and the Sheriffs Office. Christine Holmes suggested this subject merited further discussion. The consensus of the Committee was to add this topic to the Agenda for the next PSCC Meeting. Mary Andrews stated Judge Liefman started a State organization "Partners in Crisis" which specifically addresses local mental health needs. Chapters in other Counties are usually chaired by Sheriffs Office. She volunteered to email information concerning this organization to the members of the Council. She stated the group has strong support in Tallahassee. The next meeting of the Collier County Public Safety Coordinating Council will be held on September 18, 2008 at 2:00 PM. The location will be announced at a later date. There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the Acting Chair at 3: 15 PM. COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL Charles Rice, Acting Chairman These Minutes approved by the Board/Committee on as presented or as amended 5