Department of Military Affairs (JFHQ)
2400 Wright Street, Room 230, Madison, WI 53708
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 9:00-11:00 AM

AGENDA

1. Introduction of MG (WI) Strub
2. Call to order/roll call.
3. Opening remarks.
4. Review and approval of March 13, 2025, open session meeting minutes.
5. Agency update from each Council member.
   • EAA Overview
6. Future meetings are as follows:
   • July 8, 2025
7. The Council may convene into closed session during the meeting pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(d) for the purpose of considering strategy for crime detection or prevention, including current security threats.
   a. Roosevelt Reservation
   b. Disease Related Threats
8. Convene into open session for possible action on items discussed in closed session.
   c. Approval of March 13, 2025, closed session meeting minutes.
9. Adjournment.

Note: Reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For questions about accessibility, contact Leah Moore at 608.242.3009, leah.m.moore6.nfg@army.mil, or 2400 Wright Street, Madison, Wisconsin.

Open Session Meeting Minutes – Homeland Security Council

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
9:00 AM

Members Present: MG Matthew Strub (The Adjutant General), Supt. Timothy Carnahan (DOT-WSP), Chief David Erwin (DOA-Capitol Police), Natalie Easterday (DHS), Greg Engle (DMA-WEM), Kelly Smithback (DATCP), Chief James Olson (Chiefs of Police), Melissa Roberts (DOC), Meagan Wolfe (WEC).

Members Absent: Shane Goss (DNR), Trina Zanow (DOA-DET), Sheriff Mark Podoll (Badger State Sheriffs), Kevin Bierce (WI State Fire Chiefs), Kara Pennoyer (PSC), Chief Jeffrey Norman (MPD).

Alternates Present: Marshall Ogren (DOJ-DCI), James Sylla (DOA-DET), Lt. Steven Stelter (MPD).

1. MG Strub Introduction
   1. Brief bio of MG Strub was given.
2. Call to Order/Roll Call
   1. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM.
   2. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was present.
3. Opening Remarks
   1. MG Strub thanked all members present for attending.
4. Review and Approval of March 13, 2025, Open Session Meeting Minutes
   1. Motion by Mr. Olson to approve the minutes and second by Mr. Erwin.
   2. Motion carried.
5. Agency Updates
   1. DMA-WING – MG Strub informed the group that he intends to share the council’s information with the Governor’s office. If anyone has urgent information, please contact MG Strub.
      1. Salt Lake City is holding a Cyber Summit.
      2. DoD will be reducing the fiscal budget. This may affect emergency management grant funding.
   2. Governor’s Office – Ms. Barnes
      1. If you need support from the state, please contact Ms. Barnes.
   3. DOJ-DCI – Mr. Ogren
      1. Had a successful Drug Take Back. Over 57K lbs. of drugs are off the street. Noted a significant increase year after year.
   4. WEC – Ms. Wolfe
      1. Elections in April had a higher-than-expected turnout, and most things went smoothly. A few polling locations were without power due to an ice storm, but generators were provided and all polls opened.
   5. DMA-WEM – Mr. Engle
      1. NFL Draft support was well coordinated.
   6. DOT-WSP – Mr. Carnahan
      1. 75 State Troopers were present at the NFL Draft. Everything went well.
   7. DOC – Ms. Roberts
      1. It is National Correctional Employee Appreciation week.
   8. EAA Overview was provided by Col. Gulczynski.
6. Set the Date, Time, and Place of the Next Meeting
   1. Confirmed the upcoming meeting that will begin at 9:00 AM.
      1. July 8, 2025
7. Adjourn Open Session to go into Closed Session
   1. Motion to go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(d) by Ms. Smithback and second by Mr. Engle.
   2. Motion Carried
8. Reconvened in Open Session
   1. Approval of March 13, 2025, closed session minutes.
      1. Motion to approve by Mr. Erwin and second by Mr. Olson.
      2. Motion carried.
9. Adjournment
   1. Motion to adjourn by Mr. Engle and second by Ms. Smithback.
      1. Meeting adjourned at 10:38 AM.