Board Meeting Minutes
NORTH IOWA JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES
319-291-2455
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
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Roof damage found when other roof work being done submitted claim for hail damage sustained during summer storm
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Open Discussion about detention reimbursement process
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Q&A on Subacute program issues and future
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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
NORTH IOWA JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES
319-291-2455
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
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Behavior Health Service Contract discussed with board what we know so far about the contract and funding
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MCO updates about concerning billing issues with Iowa Total Care and working to resolve
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Fire Marshal Report on Brownstone hood exhaust and the progress
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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