IPCSA Business Meeting

October 21, 2005

Decatur, Illinois

Call to Order: President Torchia called the meeting to order at 8:50 a.m.

President’s message:       President Torchia thanked the staff of Macon County for hosting the conference.  He recognized Jody Blair and Sara Spang as co-chairs of the program committee and thanked them and the committee for their hard work in putting together the conference. 

Meeting Minutes:  Motion:  Mike Miller, Macon County, moved to approve the business meeting minutes dated April 15, 2005.  Motion seconded by Mike Hughes, Coles County; motion carries.

Charity Donation:  $500 was donated to Project Success, based on money raised at the conference. 

Project Success is an organization that works with kids at risk for dropping out and having behavior problems.

Exec. Board Members:  President Torchia recognized Allen Nance for his work on the board, since he resigned and took a position in San Francisco.  He announced the appointment of David Beery, DeWitt County, for this position.

Elections:  Secretary, Sandra DeNicholas; Treasurer, Michael Carey; Region I, Mary Nadolny; and Region III, Tod Dillard.  The positions of President-Elect, Statewide Rep, and Region II Rep. will be up for election in 2006.

Treasurer Report:  Given by Mike Carey.  Reported we have $60,000 in assets.  He thanked those who participated in the raffles.

Committee reports:

            Awards Committee:  Sandra DeNicholas, 18^th Judicial Circuit, encouraged members to join the awards committee, which meets once per year.  Congratulated the recipients of this year’s awards.

            CMO Committee:     Vince Murphy, Winnebago County, stated Jim Grundel, AOIC, announced his retirement.  Legislative reports and discussion regarding pending legislation took place.  The CMO committee agreed to develop a CMO research committee and encouraged members to participate.  Phil Daling is the chair of this committee.

            Day/Evening Reporting Center Committee:        Bill Manley, Sangamon County, reported four counties interested in starting programs have contacted them.

            Domestic Violence Committee:     Joni Gilbertson, Woodford County, reported their committee is planning on sending a letter to CMO’s to encourage membership and participation in this committee. 

            Membership Committee:    Ryan Kilduff, 4^th Circuit, stated they are still very active in recruiting new members.  They are finishing the promotional video. Ryan encouraged members to join committees and be active members of the Association.  The membership brochure has been updated and they are considering update a website.

            Pretrial Committee:  Anita Maxey, Macon County, recognized Keith Cooprider as co-chair.  They plan to send surveys to pretrial units around the State to obtain information on different aspect of programs.  Anita encouraged participation in this committee.  The long-term goal is to have trainings at conferences.

            Program Committee:  Jody Blair, 18^th Judicial Circuit, thanked the staff of Macon County for hosting conference, program committee members for hard work, and the staff at the hotel for their services.  Jody encouraged committees to develop workshops and asked participants of the conference to fill out conference surveys.  The next meeting will be held at the DuPage County Detention Center on November 18.

            Resource Committee:         John Owens, Kane County, thanked the 29 vendors.

            Sex Offender Committee:  Joe Howe, Tazwell County, announced Scott Summers stepped down as co-chair after being appointed to the SOMB.  Steve Gotier took over as co-chair.  They are focusing on new legislation in managing sex offenders.

            Substance Abuse Committee:       Tracy Burke, Bureau County, announced $300 would be donated to IDEA from the silent auction.  She announced the winner of the trivia contest.  The committee will be sponsoring the 7^th annual 3D month – send in applications to her attention by March 15, 2006.  The next meeting will be at the Bone Center at ISU on December 14, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.

            Technology Committee:  Jennifer Sullivan, Kendall County, announced their goal is to set up workshops and obtain vendor sponsorship.

            Victim Concerns Committee:  Gary Balgemann, 18^th Circuit, thanked program committee for keeping victim’s needs on the forefront.  He encouraged departments to communicate with victims.  Gary stated the committee is committed to identifying ways of being responsive.  The next meeting will be held in Bloomington on the 3^rd Thursday in January.  The 3^rd week of April is National Crime Victims Week.

Legislative Report:  John McCabe announced the next session will be looking at new Interstate Compact for juveniles, the oversight regarding Probation collecting DNA fees, and new sex offender residency and legislation regarding juveniles.  Gary Balgemann, the chair of the Victim Concerns Committee is drafting legislation as well.  SB 458 seeks to change the age of juveniles from 17 to 18.  Initially IPCSA took a supportive position of this bill, however, this position changed to neutral until we collect more information.

Recognition:  President Torchia recognized Ed Swies for his dedication and support of the Exec. Board and presented him with a clock and gift.  Swies thanked the membership and board.  Joanne White, director of LaSalle County Detention, was recognized and approved for honorary membership.

Old Business:         None.

New Business:       None.

Motion to Adjourn at 9:45 a.m. by Sandra DeNicholas, 18^th Circuit.  Motion seconded by Peter Jordan, 18^th Circuit; motion carries.