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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2002.04.23 - 35726HUGH D. CRAWFORD Chairperson DAVID B. BUCKLEY Vice Chairperson RUEL E. MCPHERSON Minority Vice Chairperson April 23, 2002 The meeting of the Public Services Committee was call ed to order at 1:30 p.m. by Chairperson Crawford, in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Hugh D. Crawford, David Buckley, Ruel McPherson, David Moffitt, Lawrence A. Obrecht, John Garfield, David Galloway, Terry L. Sever, Eric Coleman and Brenda Causey -Mitchell. COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT: SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Mike McCabe, Captain Dale Cunningham, CFO CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Director EXECUTIVE OFFICE Doug Williams, Deputy County Executive INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Phil Bertolini, Director OTHERS Per Attached List BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Michelle Friedman Appel, Commissioner #23 James VanLeuven, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Crawford asked if there was any public comment regarding items not on the agenda. There was none. He indicated if there was any public comment regarding agenda items it would be allowed when the item is considered. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Garfield moved approval of the minutes of April 9, 2002. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried on a voice vote. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0470 Telephone (248) 858-0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Lawrence A. Obrecht John Garfield David Galloway Terry L. Sever David L. Moffitt Eric Coleman Brenda Causey-Mitchell PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2 April 23, 2002 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GROVELAND 2002-2003 The Township of Groveland has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide patrol services to the citizens of the Township for special events on an overtime basis. This contract will take effect on June 1, 2002. Obrecht moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Galloway and Causey -Mitchell absent. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC 2002-2003 The City of Pontiac has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff provide patrol services to the citizens of the City for special events on an overtime basis. This contract will take effect on June 1, 2002. Coleman moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Supported by Garfield. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Galloway and Causey -Mitchell absent. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – 2001/2002 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL GRANT AMENDMENT The Michigan Department of State Police – Office of Highway Safety Planning has awarded Oakland County a grant in the amount of $1,047,698, a 8.25% decrease from the 2000/2001 award. One Sergeant position will be added to the Patrol Services Divi sion, Sheriff Department. The continuance of this position is contingent upon future grant awards. One patrol vehicle with mobile prep radio and MDC will be added to the County Fleet. Coleman moved approval of the attached suggested Resolution. Suppor ted by Buckley. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Galloway and Causey -Mitchell absent. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/SHERIFF'S OFFICE – CONTRACT CANCELLATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ROYAL OAK 1999 -2003 The Charter Township of Royal Oak contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to provide Law Enforcement Services. As of April 15, 2002 the Township is in arrears in their payment obligations in the amount of $379,257.28. The Township has been unable to pro vide reasonable assurance that these arrearages and future amounts due will be paid on a timely basis. The County Executive is requesting the cancellation of this contract effective September 1, 2002. Coleman moved approval of the above -mentioned resolution. Supported by Garfield. Vice Chairperson Buckley assumed the Chair at 2:54 p.m. Chairperson Crawford resumed the Chair at 3:00 p.m. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 April 23, 2002 COUNTY EXECUTIVE/SHERIFF'S OFFICE – CONTRACT CANCELLATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF R OYAL OAK 1999-2003 (Continued): After a lengthy discussion and public comment Coleman moved to postpone this item until the May 21, 2002 Public Services Committee meeting to allow the County Executive's Staff to rewrite the resolution to indicate that as long as the Charter Township of Royal Oak maintains their current obligation and pays $20,000 per month against the arrearages the contract will not be cancelled. If any payments are missed a 90-day notice of cancellation will be issued. Supported by O brecht. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Chairperson Crawford declared a recess at 3:30 p.m. The Committee reconvened at 3:40 p.m. INTER-CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM FOR THE 3RD CLASS DISTRICT COURTS Chairperson Crawford requested the discussion be limited to the $250,000 fund currently available to promote better integration of the County funded court systems and the non -52nd district court systems. Mr. Bertolini of Information Technology outlined the request process to be followed by the court s for disbursement of these funds. Ms. Beaudet, Court Administrator, expressed the concerns of other administrators that this fund was only available to connect to the JIMS system, which is not operational. Mr. Bertolini explained the funds can be used f or development of case management, applications for collections, in general software to promote better integration of the district court systems. Requests must be made in writing to Information Technology, a project Scope & Approach document will be developed, and submitted to the Leadership Group who will review and approve the project. INFORMATION A. Crime Victim Services Commission – Victims of Crime Act - VOCA Garfield moved to Receive and File Item A. Supported by Coleman. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4:17 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 April 23, 2002 p.m. _____________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator ______________________________________ James H. VanLeuven, Jr. Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.