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Council honors late community corrections director Brett Barton; probation staff corrects caseload figures
Summary
The council opened with remarks honoring Brett Barton, longtime community corrections director, and heard a probation report from Matthew Risk who amended October figures to 519 and noted a $1,200 figure for November tied to two detention incidents.
The Clinton County Council began its December meeting with a remembrance of Brett Barton, the long‑time director of community corrections who died recently. The chair described Barton’s contributions to the county’s finances and his rehabilitative approach to clients, saying Barton preferred to call those he served “clients” rather than inmates.
Following the memorial remarks, the council heard the monthly probation report. Matthew Risk reviewed data for October and November, noting a clerical correction that amended October’s figure to 519 and explaining that November included a $1,200 item tied to two detention incidents and one out‑of‑county pickup that affected month‑to‑month totals. He asked that the amended October number be reflected in the record.
Council members offered condolences and said the county stands ready to support the community corrections staff during the transition. No votes or policy changes resulted from the memorial or the probation update.
