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Green Bay Offender Residency Board approves most residency requests, denies two
Summary
The Green Bay Offender Residency Board reviewed eight address‑specific residency appeals and approved the majority, denying at least two applicants because of unfinished treatment or public‑safety concerns; the board encouraged reapplication after treatment.
The Green Bay Offender Residency Board reviewed multiple residency appeals at its meeting, approving most requests to live at specified addresses while denying at least two applicants because board members found treatment and supervision concerns unresolved.
Board members repeatedly emphasized treatment completion and sobriety as factors in residency decisions. The board denied applications from Keith Bushey (requested 1759 Shawano Avenue) and Israel Nazario Veliz (requested 1651 Elkay Lane), citing insufficient completed offender treatment and concerns about the circumstances in the criminal complaints. Board Chair (unnamed in the record) said, “I will say that I’m just a tad bit leery about allowing him to come out,” explaining the concern centered on whether applicants had received adequate programming and could maintain sobriety.
Lieutenant Allen of the Green Bay Police Department reviewed criminal complaints for several applicants. In the record he told the board that the victim interviews and the written criminal complaints for one case indicated more than a single incident, a point the applicant disputed. The applicant Israel Nazario Veliz told the board he believed the incident was a one‑time event; after the board’s discussion he said, “With all due respect, I accept your decision, but, you know, I’m gonna end up in the street right now.” Lieutenant Allen answered questions about the complaint and the victim interviews during the public hearing.
The board explicitly favored placements that include active supervision and on‑site supports. The board approved address‑specific residency for Randall Tainter at 1533 Morrow Street; Jack Kansenbach at 1104 South Broadway; Michael Villers Jr. and Bailey Scrivens at the staffed group home Genuine Hearts (1620 Forest Glen Drive); Jean (Gene) Schuessler at 1301 Arboni Drive; and Ryan Zellner at 2120 Van Duren Street, Apartment F. In those approvals board members cited applicants’ participation in outpatient programs, regular contact with treatment providers (including weekly SOT sessions with Jim Drake where noted), staffed‑house supervision and active support networks.
Votes and next steps: most approvals were recorded as voice votes in favor of address‑specific residency. The board encouraged applicants who were denied to complete recommended treatment and reapply. The board also reminded approved residents that any move from an approved address back into Green Bay requires prior board notification or reappearance if the move changes the approved address.
Votes at a glance: - Keith Bushey (1759 Shawano Ave.) — Denied. Primary reason: lack of completed treatment and ongoing concerns about alcohol‑related risk; board recommended treatment and reapplication. - Israel Nazario Veliz (1651 Elkay Lane) — Denied. Primary reason: discrepancy between applicant’s account and the criminal complaint and insufficient completed treatment; board invited reapplication after evaluation and treatment. - Randall Tainter (1533 Morrow St.) — Approved (address‑specific). Board cited treatment engagement and sobriety. - Jack Kansenbach (1104 S. Broadway) — Approved (address‑specific). Supporters spoke to stability and community involvement. - Michael Villers Jr. (Genuine Hearts, 1620 Forest Glen Drive) — Approved (address‑specific). Board cited 24/7 staffed care and program participation. - Bailey Scrivens (Genuine Hearts, 1620 Forest Glen Drive) — Approved (address‑specific). Board member recused from this item; guardian and care team described supervision and supports. - Jean (Gene) Schuessler (1301 Arboni Drive) — Approved (address‑specific). Applicant described recovery work and community involvement. - Ryan Zellner (2120 Van Duren St., Apt F) — Approved (address‑specific). Board cited weekly treatment, employment progress and support network.
What the board asked of applicants: board members consistently asked applicants to explain the offense circumstances without naming victims, to disclose any treatment completed in custody, and to describe planned or continued supervision and services after release. For several denials the board recommended applicants secure and complete specified treatment (SOT or related programs) and then return for reconsideration.
What’s next: the board set a next meeting date (noted in the record as December 17) and adjourned. Approved applicants were reminded that moving from an approved address back into Green Bay or to a different address may require reappearance before the board or prior notification, depending on the circumstances.
(Reporting note: all quotes and attributions come from speakers recorded in the meeting transcript. Vote totals reported here reflect the board’s roll‑call context and voice votes recorded in the transcript; the transcript recorded four board members present for roll call.)
