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I_JailStandardsCommission_2022A 12/09/2022 10:05:22 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE  COLORADO JAIL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Date 12/09/2022
Attendance
Carl Anderson X
Taj Ashaheed E
Vincent Atchity X
Candice Bailey X
Commissioner Warren Brown X
Myra Buys X
Sheriff Garth Crowther E
Division Chief Greg Demo E
Undersheriff Sam Fief X
Joy Hart X
James Karbach X
Denise Maes E
Christina O'Neill X
Janelle Orozco E
Commissioner Tamara Pogue X
Jack Reed X
Stoney Roberts X
Lindsay Saunders-Velez *
Henry Solano E
Joel Watts X
Sheriff Allen Cooper X
Meghan Baker X
Time 10:05:22 AM to 11:42:07 AM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Meghan Baker
This Report was prepared by Elizabeth Burger
Hearing Items Action Taken
Approval of Health, Mental Health, and Dental Standards Committee Discussion Only
Approval of Food Service Standards Committee Discussion Only
Approval of Staffing Standards Committee Discussion Only
Discussion of Standards on Classification of Persons Experiencing Incarceration Committee Discussion Only
Other Business Committee Discussion Only

10:05:32 AM
James Karbach will
be filling in for the chair, Meghan Baker. All documents related to this
meeting can be found here: https://app.box.com/folder/167374344128?s=kmbam402ma4eeyjm47m7nplz76ei0oal.



Approval of Health, Mental Health, and Dental Standards - Committee Discussion Only
10:06:51 AM  
Final standards for
subgroup one's round one Health, Mental Health, and Dental Health can be
found here: https://app.box.com/folder/183052617646?s=8v8v6dh1dlptqa5zc2p6qrl2xcygtvrk.
Commissioner Pogue made comments on the costs the counties will face and
why cost analyses are not being done after each standard. Sheriff Cooper
mentioned concerns of mental health and the problems small counties face.
Ms. Bailey echoed the concerns for small counties. Ms. Buys brought up
concerns about topic 17.
10:22:00 AM  
The commission discussed
concerns on topic 17. Mr. Atchity moved to strike bullet point 9 of topic
17. Ms. Saunders-Velez made comments about her concerns. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Atchity withdrew his ammendment.
10:38:21 AM  
Elizabeth Burger
with Legislative Council Staff gave a review of the voting process.


10:40:21 AM
 Motion Approval of Subgroup One's Standards on Health, Mental, and Dental Topics 13, 14, and 17.
Moved James Karbach
Seconded
Carl Anderson Yes
Taj Ashaheed Excused
Vincent Atchity Yes
Candice Bailey Yes
Commissioner Warren Brown No
Myra Buys No
Sheriff Garth Crowther Excused
Division Chief Greg Demo Excused
Undersheriff Sam Fief No
Joy Hart Yes
James Karbach Yes
Denise Maes Excused
Christina O'Neill Yes
Janelle Orozco Excused
Commissioner Tamara Pogue Yes
Jack Reed Yes
Stoney Roberts Yes
Lindsay Saunders-Velez Yes
Henry Solano Excused
Joel Watts Yes
Sheriff Allen Cooper No
Meghan Baker Yes
YES: 12   NO: 4   EXC: 6   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Approval of Food Service Standards - Committee Discussion Only


10:41:59 AM
 Motion Approval of Final of Subgroup Three's Food Service Standards
Moved James Karbach
Seconded
Carl Anderson
Taj Ashaheed Excused
Vincent Atchity
Candice Bailey
Commissioner Warren Brown
Myra Buys
Sheriff Garth Crowther Excused
Division Chief Greg Demo Excused
Undersheriff Sam Fief
Joy Hart
James Karbach
Denise Maes Excused
Christina O'Neill
Janelle Orozco Excused
Commissioner Tamara Pogue
Jack Reed
Stoney Roberts
Lindsay Saunders-Velez
Henry Solano Excused
Joel Watts
Sheriff Allen Cooper
Meghan Baker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 6   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection



Approval of Staffing Standards - Committee Discussion Only
10:42:31 AM  
The commission discussed
if subgroup four has completed all topics regarding staffing. Ms. Bailey
asked for more time to allow subgroup four to review their standards. The
commission approved subgroup four to have more time to finalize their standards
on staffing. Final approval will be moved to the January meeting.



Discussion of Standards on Classification of Persons Experiencing Incarceration - Committee Discussion Only
10:46:01 AM  
Subgroup two will be postponing their discussion on their standards concerning communication.
10:47:05 AM  
Mr. Watts, with subgroup one, provided an overview of the group's round two set of standards concerning classification. These standards can be found here: https://app.box.com/folder/173148543292?s=sn8vdb17skz5abzt44tu1ie6mtihe17c. Discussion ensued.



Other Business - Committee Discussion Only
11:25:56 AM  
Each subgroup gave an update of their progress. Subgroup four asked for assistance from other commissioners. The enforcement subgroup gave an update and established they will also be addressing cost implementation.


11:42:07 AM   The committee adjourned.






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