NORTH IOWA JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES

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Board Minutes 1/16/2026

Members present:  Tom Clark – Allamakee, Justin Brandt – Blackhawk, Bob Brunkhorst – Bremer, Rusty Eddy – Butler, Casey Callanan – Cerro Gordo, Travis Suckow – Chickasaw, Dan Wheeler – Delaware, Ann McDonough – Dubuque, Vic Vandehaar – Grundy, Pat Murray – Howard, Mark Faldet – Winneshiek, Frank Magsamen Ex-Official, Nathan Neff – County Sheriff At-Large, TC Campbell – Chief JCO Dst 1 At-Large,

Members absent:   , John Kurtz – Buchanan, Steve Doeppke -Clayton, Jeff Bun – Fayette, Jim Wherry – Mitchell, Meggan Bradley, Parent At-Large

1.0 A. McDonough called meeting to order 10:04 am

2.0 Approve minutes moved B. Brunkhorst 2nd P. Murray - carried

3.0 Approval of Agenda D. Wheeler 2nd J. Brandt- carried

4.0 Public Comment - None

5.1 Discussed Financial Report as of 9/30/25 moved to approve B. Brunkhorst 2nd R. Eddy - carried

6.1 Detention Report – M. Meyerhoff gave a rundown of the stats and the detention report including GPS. Also discussed hiring and incidents and corrective actions. Went over the finding of the State Licensing visit. Motion to approve Detention Report R. Eddy 2nd J. Brandt- carried

6.2 Crisis/Subacute Report – T. White reported on the stats for daily averages and units as well as any incidents for the crisis and subacute units. Discussed State Licensing visit and findings as well as needing to hire and the issues there are. Also got a donation of basketballs from a past client with a letter of thanks. Motion to approve by J. Brandt 2nd T. Clark- carried

6.3 Brownstone Report – B. Davie reported on stats for Brownstone. Discussed new parent referral process going well showed a bump in numbers. Talked about ETP process with new training schedule approval and the wait involved with the ETPs. Motion to approve B. Brunkhorst by R. Eddy – carried

6.4 Building & Grounds

1.  showed pictures and bids for old worn-out kitchen in Detention Board accepted the AE bid Motion to approve R. Eddy 2nd B. Brunkhorst – Carried

2. Brownstone sidewalk repairs explained damage and flooding into basement issues with pictures no motion go ahead and get bids

3. Insurance Claim for roof while getting other issues fixed, we had a hailstorm and the roofers found hail damage the next day. Had an adjuster come out got a bid okay to move forward with bids and insurance talks. If quotes come in for a metal roof come in covered by insurance go ahead and proceed. If it costs more we will call a special meeting of the board to get bid approved or denied

6.5 Budget & Finance

1. Projected Budget was presented with lines added for grants and donations. Hopefully adding more full time employees. Decrease in internet and a reduction in Subacute Motion to approve R. Eddy 2nd B. Brunkhorst – Carried

2. & c) Increase the starting wage to make it more competitive in the job market for new hires and a cost of living raise as well as a percentage performance-based raise for existing employees. Motion to approve P. Murray 2nd D. Wheeler 10 Aye 1 Nay B. Brunkhorst - motion carried

3. Raising detention rates, getting the discussion going possibly raising detention PD to $185.00 members $310.00 non-members. Board asked to get rated from other detention centers. No motion

7.0 Review of Claims for October-December.  Motion to approve claims report R. Eddy 2nd T. Clark - carried

8.0 Other Business

1. Gave a report about on going subacute issues with open discussion bout the future of the program – no motion

2. Vote new Chair Vic Vandehaar Vice Chair Rusty Eddy & Secretary Justin Brandt New committee members are Personnel Committee Rusty Eddy, Frank Magsamen, & Ann McDonough Committee Member Steve Doeppke & Ann McDonough Building and Grounds Pat Murray, Casey Callanan, Frank Magsmen, & Mark Faldet Budget & Finance Vic Vandehaar, Bob Brunkhorst, & Ann McDonough Crisis Advisory Meggan Bradley, Mary McKinnell, & Krista Johnson Motion M. Faldet 2nd P. Murray - carried

3. Want to hire part-time maintenance under NIJDS B. Brunkhorst 2nd R. Eddy - carried

4. Holiday schedule remove Veteran’s day add Christmas Eve motion to approve B. Brunkhorst 2nd V. Vandehaar – carried

5. No longer have Windstream contract

9.0 Establish time and date of the next meeting was set for Apri 17th & July 17th

10.0 Adjournment moved by J. Brandt 2nd T. Clark

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NORTH IOWA JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES

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Board Minutes 10/17/2025

Members present:  Tom Clark – Allamakee, Justin Brandt – Blackhawk, Bob Brunkhorst – Bremer, John Kurtz - Buchanan, Casey Callanan – Cerro Gordo, Ann McDonough – Dubuque, Vic VandeHaar – Grundy, Pat Murray – Howard, Jim Wherry - Mitchell, Mark Faldet – Winneshiek, Nathan Neff – County Sheriff At-Large, TC Campbell – Chief JCO Dst 1 At-Large, Meggan Bradley, Parent At-Large

Members absent:   Rusty Eddy – Butler, Travis Suckow – Chickasaw, Steve Doeppke -Clayton, Dan Wheeler – Delaware, Jeff Bun – Fayette, Frank Magsamen Ex-Official, Mary McKinnel – CSS Retired

1.0 A. McDonough called meeting to order 10:05 am

2.0 Approve minutes moved P. Murray 2nd J. Kurtz - carried

3.0 Approve Agenda It was moved by J. Wherry to approve the agenda 2nd J. Brandt- carried

4.0 Public Comment - None

5.1 Discussed Financial Report as of 9/30/25 moved to approve J. Brandt 2nd J. Kurtz - carried

6.1 Detention Report – M. Crawford gave a rundown of the stats and the detention report including GPS. Also discussed any issues had during the quarter. Open discussion Q&A about numbers in detention and possible trends. Motion to approve Detention Report M. Faldet 2nd J. Brandt- carried

6.2 Crisis/Subacute Report – T. White reported on the stats for daily averages and units as well as any incidents for the crisis and subacute units. Some Q&A about out of the ordinary expenses such as unit car being backed into & plumbing backups. Motion to approve by P. Murray 2nd J. Kurtz- carried

6.3 Brownstone Report – B. Davie reported on stats for Brownstone, and the addition of the new parent referral form. Open Q&A on how the parent referral process is working so far to get kids in and the help they need without obstacles. Motion to approve J. Wherry 2nd by M. Faldet – carried

7.0 Review of Claims for July-September.  Motion to approve claims report J. Kurtz 2nd M. Faldet- carried

8.0 Other Business

1. Roof damage found when other roof work being done submitted claim for hail damage sustained during summer storm

2. Open Discussion about detention reimbursement process

3. Q&A on Subacute program issues and future

4. Board election in January

9.0 Establish time and date of the next meeting was set for January 16th 10 a.m. Budget & Finance Committee at 9a.m.

10.0 Adjournment moved by J. Brandt 2nd M. Faldet

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Board Minutes 7/18/2025

Members present:  Justin Brandt – Blackhawk, Bob Brunkhorst – Bremer, John Kurtz - Buchanan, Rusty Eddy – Butler, Casey Callanan – Cerro Gordo, Travis Suckow – Chickasaw, Dan Wheeler – Delaware, Ann McDonough – Dubuque, Vic VandeHaar – Grundy, Pat Murray – Howard, Mark Faldet – Winneshiek, TC Campbell – Chief JCO Dst 1 At-Large, Meggan Bradley, Parent At-Large

Members absent:   Tom Clark – Allamakee, Steve Doeppke -Clayton, Jeff Bun – Fayette, Jim Wherry - Mitchell, Frank Magsamen – Ex-Official, Nathan Neff, County Sheriff At-Large, Mary McKinnel – CSS Retired

 1.0 A. McDonough called meeting to order 10:03 am

2.0 Approve minutes moved V. VandeHaar 2nd C. Callanan - carried

3.0 Approve Agenda It was moved by B. Brunkhorst to approve the agenda 2nd J. Kurtz- carried

4.0 Public Comment - None

5.1 Discussed Financial Report as of 6/30/25 moved to approve B. Brunkhorst 2nd P. Murray - carried

6.1 Detention Report – M. Meyerhoff gave a rundown of the stats and the detention report including GPS. Open discussion Q&A about what Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office can do to help with unknown gang cross over to help keep staff informed if there are rivals. Discussion of adding metal detectors at the doors. Discussion about using recent incidents as training moments and Detention was praised for their transparency with the board when incidents arise. Motion to approve Detention Report R. Eddy 2nd J. Kurtz- carried

6.2 Crisis/Subacute Report – T. White reported on the stats for daily averages and units as well as any incidents for the crisis and subacute units. Some Q&A inquiring about what happens to clients if they are discharged for violations. Motion to approve by J. Kurtz 2nd B. Brunkhorst- carried

6.3 Brownstone Report – B. Davie reported on stats for Brownstone, and the addition of the new parent referral form. Open Q&A on how the parent referral works Motion to approve R. Eddy 2nd by B. Brunkhorst – carried

6.4 Budget & Financial Report

      a) Wage Analysis – discussion about medical director’s wages that were discussed during the financial meeting with a recommendation to freeze raises until further notice. Motion to approve B. Brunkhorst 2nd by J. Kurtz – carried

6.5 Building and Grounds Report

      a) Action item Roof Damage to accept bid to fix some pest damage to the roof. Motion to approve J. Kurtz 2nd D. Wheeler – Carried

      b) showed water damage in basement after recent rains discussed plans to fix

      c) showed landscaping issues discussed bids and dong work ourselves

7.0 Review of Claims for April-June.  Motion to approve claims report J. Kurtz 2nd B. Brunkhorst- carried

8.0 Other Business

1. Behavior Health Service Contract discussed with board what we know so far about the contract and funding

2. MCO updates about concerning billing issues with Iowa Total Care and working to resolve

3. Fire Marshal Report on Brownstone hood exhaust and the progress

4. Informed about the Otto Scholtz Grant and our plans to use the funds

9.0 Establish time and date of the next meeting was set for October 17th 10 a.m.

10.0 Adjournment moved by V. VandeHaar 2nd J. Kurtz