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I P C S A B U S I N E S S M E E T I N G M I N U T E SFall Training Conference—November 4, 2012IPCSA Business Meeting MinutesFall Conference-October 19, 2012Rockford, IllinoisCalled to Order: President David Beery called the meetingto order at 8:40 am.President’s Message: President Beery addressed the associationand expressed his great appreciation to Dennis Meyers,Director of Winnebago County Court Services and his staff,for hosting such a successful conference. He recognized theProgram Committee and extended his appreciation for all thehard work and effort put forth toward this conference, as wellas the Resource Committee for their efforts in securingvendors. He thanked the Executive Board for their hard workand devotion to the Association and to the membership fortheir continued support and attendance.He encouraged members of the Association to submit articlesor ideas for the Outlook. He suggested highlighting people orprograms doing innovative work in the field.Future Conferences: President Beery announced that theSpring Conference in 2013 will be held in Utica, IL fromApril 24-26 at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort. The GolfOuting will take place at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club, inLaSalle, IL on April 23, 2012. The fall 2013 conference willbe hosted by Tazewell County.Charity Contribution: Through raffle and 50/50 sales,IPCSA was able to donate $306.00 to the Rock River ValleyPantry, in Rockford, IL and $306.00 to Belvidere-BooneCounty Food Pantry in Capron, IL.The Substance Abuse Committee sponsored a silent auctionand donated $150.00 of the proceeds to The Carpenter’s Placein Rockford, IL, a program devoted to helping the homelessrebuild their lives. They were also able to donate 1 bag oftoiletries and 6 large bags of sweaters, coats and clothing toThe Carpenter’s Place.TREASURER’S REPORT: Melissa Smith reported that theAssociation is in good standing financially as of the closing ofthis conference.LEGISLATIVE REPORT: John McCabe addressed themembership and as in the past, advised that tough financialtimes are ahead of us. He explained how we were “cut eight(8) million dollars this year”, but with a onetime surplus, wewere able to remain whole for this year only. That meanslikely cuts next year.He discussed Senate Bill 1047, which authorizes the circuitclerk’s office that imposes a court automation fee to alsocharge and collect an additional $10 operations fee forprobation and court services departments; this fee is depositedinto the probation and court services fund.Similarly to his last address to the membership, Johnencouraged members to reach out to their elected officials andeducate people on the work we do and the importance ofpublic safety. He also encouraged all members to educate ourpeers and co-workers and advocate for their membership inthis Association.COMMITTEE REPORTS:Tracy Burke-Carriere recognized all committee chairs andthanked CMO’s for allowing staff participation in theAssociation.Awards Committee: Presented by Tom Gregory ofVermillion County. He acknowledged another successfulawards ceremony. He thanked the membership for all thenominations and encouraged everyone to continue nominatingtheir peers in the future.CMO Committee: Mike Buettner of St. Clair County spoketo the membership and alluded to a grim financial future forprobation, explaining that “the money will not be there nextyear.” He continued to encourage CMO’s and members topay membership for this association and become members asthere is strength in a larger collective voice.Detention Committee: The committee is seeking moretraining opportunities as it applies to Detention and its staff, aswell as the challenges faced with getting staff to trainingoutside the building. The issue still remains with the formulafor reimbursement to jurisdictions without detention centersand those cases that remain in custody and do not get paymentfor their entire stay. The DJJ standards have been completeand will be submitted to JCAR; feedback will be important.Sangamon County has downsized the number of beds in theirDetention Center and the overall headcount and averagelength of stay is down across the state except in a few centers.Elections:The membership was thanked for their8