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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSCC0416MinutesPUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting April 28, 2016 Conveneds 3 32 p.m. Adjourneds 4:18 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Mowery called the meeting to order at 3:32 P.M. in Conference Room # 3, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken. Members Presents Members Excuseds Others Presents Commissioner Tod Mowery, BOCC Chief Judge Elizabeth Metzger, 19th Circuit Diamond Litty, Public Defender Bruce Colton, State Attorney Judge Philip J. Vacucci,19th Circuit Garry Wilson for Ken Mascara, Sheriff of SLC Major Pat Tighe, SLSO Janet Collins, Bail Association John Romano, New Horizons Suzanne Caudell, CORE Program John Thompson, Florida Department of Corrections Allison Duffy, SLC Drug Lab Luis Diaz, SLC Pretrial Program Broderick Underwood, SLC George Landry, BOCC Beth Ryder, BOCC William Lawhorn, SLSO Toby Long, SLSO Mike Davis, DOC Susie Caron, BOCC Katie Alonzo, PD Office MeryLee Castellanos, Court Admin. Angel Hernandez, Salvation Army Maria Hernandez, Salvation Army Clyde Preston, Salvation Army Public Safety Coordinating Council April 28, 2016 Page 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTESs The minutes from January 28, 2016 were unanimously approved. UPDATE by SLC Sherriff's Off lce- Major Tighe on behalf of Sheriff Mascara Major Tighe reported the population to be 1241 with the average being 1250 a day. UPDATE by Criminal Justice Coordinator- Marb Godurins Mr. Godwin went over the Monthly Population Report. He also provided handouts on recent legislation that passed. He noted that HB 439 relating to mental health services approved a position for a Mental Health Court Program Director or Coordinator, but was not funded. It will be a priority to get the position funded in the next legislative session. Major Tighe mention SB 12 providing mental health funding, but was uncertain if it was for that position. Nicole Fogarty is the County's Legislative Affairs Manager and can answer any questions relating to the Bills. The Pretrial and Drug Screening Lab are doing well. Mark introduced Clyde Preston from the Salvation Army who will give a brief presentation on providing a homeless shelter as a possible jail diversion program. Mike Davis was also introduced, Mr. Davis will take over John Thompson's position for the DOC as Circuit Director. John Thompson is now the Assistant Regional Director. Mark brought up a concern from a taxpayer who was invited to the meeting today, but is not present. The concern was regarding highly violent cases and perusing cash bonds only. Mark spoke with a judge about the concern. The judge advised that Case Law prevents them from setting specific cash bond verse surety bond, and it is up to the individual how they want to post bond. JUDICIAL UPDATE by Chief Judge Metageri The Chief judge thanked Mark Godwin for all the supporting information regarding the Pretrial Program. A circuit wide Judges meeting was held where she was able to provide the necessary information about the program. It was informative for the judges who don't usually cover First Appearance to know that Pretrial is available. She reported that many judges were very complimentary of the Pretrial Program and it was well received. Chief Judge Metzger also introduced, Meryl-ee Castellanos, Chief Deputy Trial Court Administrator who has great experience in Court Administration and joined the circuit in March of this year. OLD BUSINESS- None Public Safety Coordinating Council April as,1of6 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS- Presentation by Clyde Preston, Salvation Army: Jail Diversion Shelter for the Homeless Mr. Preston handed out material outlining the program and community collaboration model. If approved, the shelter would be in Fort Pierce where there is a great need for it. Members suggested Mr. Preston set up meeting with the different agencies around the table for further collaboration and direction. Comments —None ADJOURNMENTS Commissioner Mowery adjourned the meeting at 4:18 p.m. Submitted by, Carlene Busse THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD July 28, 2016