HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2002.12.03 - 35775HUGH D. CRAWFORD
Chairperson
DAVID B. BUCKLEY
Vice Chairperson
RUEL E. MCPHERSON
Minority Vice Chairperson
December 3, 2002
The meeting of the Public Services Committee was ca lled to order at 1:58 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, David Galloway, Eric
Coleman and Brenda Causey-Mitchell.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Lawrence A. Obrecht, Terry L. Sever and John Garfield.
OTHERS PRESENT:
PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE Margaret Scott, Section Leader
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Captain Mike McCabe, Chief of Staff
Tim Atkins, Lieutenant
Damon Shields, Captain
PERSONNEL Brenthy Johnston, Analyst
COUNTY EXECUTIVE – ERP. Gail Novak, Chief
Mike Sturm, Administrator
Tracey McGee, Coordinator
52-1 DISTRICT COURT Debby Bigger, Account Clerk
Michelle L. Bilger, Administrator
Patricia Crane, Director, Probation
Hon. Brian MacKenzie, Judge
52-2 DISTRICT COURT Sharon Rupe, Administrator
52-4 DISTRICT COURT Jim VerPloeg, Administrator
CIRCUIT COURT – FAMILY DIVISION Pamela S. Howitt, Deputy Administrator
Joe Salamone, Friend of the Court
CIRCUIT COURT Kevin Oeffner, Court Administrator
Rich Lynch, Chief of Court Operations
OAKLAND PRESS Charlie Crumm, Reporter
F0C CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Don Marengere, Chairperson
Janiece Gage, Vice-Chairperson
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
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Harvey Wedell, Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
AGENDA
Coleman moved to add the Sheriff’s Department – Contract Amendment #2 for Law
Enforcement Services in the Charter Township of Springfield 1999-2003 as Consent
Agenda Item # 9 on the agenda and the Prosecuting Attorney – Acceptance of the
2003 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Grant as Regular Agenda Item
#19. Supported by Causey-Mitchell.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Coleman moved approval of the minutes of November 12, 2002. Supported by
Causey-Mitchell.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION II – CREATION OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR
ADDITIONAL JUDGESHIP IN THE SECOND DIVISION, CLARKSTON
The resolution approves the creation of one District Court Recorder II position and one
Court Clerk in the Administration Unit and one Probation Officer I in the Probation Unit
effective January 1, 2003.
52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION I – 2003 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM
CONTINUATION GRANT CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office awarded the 52nd District
Court, Division I, in Novi $37,284 through the Michigan Drug Court Program. Oakland
County’s in-kind match is $12,428 bringing the total funding to $49,712. Oakland County’s
matching funds will come from the Byrne Memorial Grant for FY 2003.
52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION IV – 2003 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM
CONTINUATION GRANT
The Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office awarded the 52 nd District
Court, Division IV, in Troy $121,444 which includes $35,000 from the State; $55,944 as the
County’s in-kind match; $5,500 from the City of Troy and $25,000 from other sources. The
funding is for the Michigan Drug Court Program.
CIRCUIT COURT/GENERAL JURISDICTION – 2003 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT
CONTINUATION GRANT (ADULT PROGRAM)
Oakland County Circuit Court was awarded $53,333 to be utilized for the Michigan Drug
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Court (Adult Program). Oakland County’s match is $13,333, which will come from the
Byrne Memorial Grant, and $40,000 will come from the St ate.
CIRCUIT COURT/FAMILY DIVISION – 2003 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT CONTINUATION
GRANT
Oakland County Circuit Court/Family Division was awarded $140,000 from the Michigan
Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office, of which $105,000 will come from the
State, and $35,000 is the County match, which will come from the FY 2003 Byrne Memorial
Grant.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – TORNADO
WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION – LYON TOWNSHIP
The resolution authorizes the contract between Oakland Coun ty and Lyon Township to
purchase two tornado sirens, which will cost $42,000. Lyon Township is responsible for
75% of the cost, which is $31,500. Oakland County will be responsible for the maintenance
and electrical costs for the sirens after they are pu rchased.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON 1999 -2003
The resolution authorizes the creation of one Deputy II position in the Contracted Patrol
Unit, Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Department. One unmarked vehicle (with
mobile and prep) will also be added to the County fleet. The effective date of this
amendment is January 1, 2003.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #4 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD 1999-2003
The resolution authorizes the creation of one Deputy II position (no -fill) to the contract
between the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and the Charter Township of Oxford for
law enforcement services. The effective date of this amendment is January 1, 2003.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD 1999-2003
The resolution authorizes the creation of one Deputy II position (with fill -in) in the
Contracted Patrol Unit, Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Department between the
Charter Township of Springfield and Oakland County. The effective date of this
amendment is January 1, 2003.
Causey-Mitchell moved approval of the attached suggested resolutions. Supported
by Coleman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McPherson, Obrecht, Garfield
and Sever absent.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION I – FY 2003 MICHIGAN SOBRIETY COURT
CONTINUATION
The resolution authorizes the continuation of two General Fund/General Purpose Probation
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Officer I positions in the Probation Unit of the 52 nd District Court, Division I, in Novi. The
costs of these positions are to be covered by the money collected by the Sobriety Court.
Buckley moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Coleman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McPherson, Obrecht, Garfield
and Sever absent.
STATE OF MICHIGAN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM (MICSES)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – CONVERSION TO MICHIGAN CHILD
SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM 2.4
The resolution authorizes the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for converting to MiCSES, version 2.4 with the
Family Independence Agency. In order to meet the implementation deadline of September
30, 2003, signatures from each county’s chief judge and the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners must be obtained before December 31, 2002 to avoid approximately $142
million in penalties.
Coleman moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Buckley.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McPherson, Obrecht, Garfield
and Sever absent.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – 2002
STATE DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS EQUIPMENT GRANT (SDPEG) ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management Division received
funding through a federal grant in the amount of $301,790 for equipment and $4,500 for
defense exercises. These exercises will enhance the basic defensive capabilities of the
state to respond to an incident of domestic terrorism or incident involving weapons of mass
destruction. This is a federal pass-through grant funded with no County match. The grant
period is from October 1, 2002 to December 31, 2003.
Buckley moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Coleman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McPherson, Obrecht, Garfield
and Sever absent.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR ARMORED VEHICLE
The resolution authorizes the Sheriff’s Department to use $275,000 from their Law
Enforcement Enhancement Account, which comes from forfeiture funds, to purchase an
armored vehicle with a ramp system for the Sheriff Special Response Team. The current
Armored Tactical Vehicle, the Dragoon, has a transmission problem, and the manufacturing
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company is moving all the parts to Spain.
Moffitt moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Causey-
Mitchell.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McPherson, Obrecht, Garfield
and Sever absent.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – 2003 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY
GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) awarded the Aut o Theft Unit of the
Oakland County Sheriff’s Department $277,350, with a required County match of $92,450.
The Waterford Police Department was awarded $72,252, with a required Local Jurisdiction
match of $24,084, and the Pontiac Police Department was award ed $56,801, with a
required local jurisdiction match of $18,934, for a total program cost of $541,871. This
resolution authorizes acceptance of the funding.
Coleman moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Causey-Mitchell.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McPherson, Obrecht, Garfield
and Sever absent.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – 2002/2003 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Department of State Police – Office of Highway Safety Planning awarded
Oakland County with a grant in the amount of $1,047,698. This money would be used to
conduct secondary road patrol activities for the period of October 1, 2002 through
September 30, 2003, per Public Act 416. This is the 24 th year of this grant, and as of this
year it is 100% funded by the State.
Causey-Mitchell moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Coleman.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McPherson, Obrecht, Garfield
and Sever absent.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – REPORT ON CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES
Mr. Cunningham submitted a document, per a request by Commissioner Obrecht, that
reflects the contracts with the Sheriff’s Department, including the private entities. Mr.
Cunningham did a brief presentation on this document.
Coleman moved to receive and file the above -mentioned document. Supported by
Buckley.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Marengere, Chairperson of the Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee,
submitted a request for funding from Oakland County in the amount of $3,304. He also
submitted copies of a brochure that they had produced for handing out to citizens.
Causey-Mitchell moved to receive and file the above-mentioned report. Supported
by McPherson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
JAIL DIVERSION FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS TASK FORCE REPORT
Per MR #01008, the Jail Diversion for Persons with Mental Illness Task Force is required to
provide a report to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners with recommendations for
changes to reduce the mentally ill population in jail. Ms. Russell and Ms. Ciavarella did a
brief presentation on what the task force has accomplished. Common Ground, Easter
Seals, Oakland County Community Mental Health, Oakland County police agencies,
Prosecutor’s Office, Sheriff’s Department, Community Corrections and the Office of
Substance Abuse are working closely together to develop and provide a viable jail diversion
and training program. A pilot program has already been started in Farmington, and they
will be doing one in Southfield, as well. Community Mental Health will be in charge of
coordinating the implementation of this program as of January 1, 2003.
BUCKLEY ASSUMED CHAIR AT 3:00 P.M.
CRAWFORD RE-ASSUMED CHAIR AT 3:02 P.M.
Moffitt moved to report to the Board with recommendations to accept the above -
mentioned report. Supported by Galloway.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2003 AUTOMOBILE THEFT
PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ATPA) GRANT
The Automobile Theft Prevention Authority awarded the Oakland County Office of the
Prosecuting Attorney $238,928 for the period of January 1, 2003 through December 31,
2003. This is the 15th year of this grant. The State contribution is $179,196, and the
County match is $59,732, which is a 25% match. The grant will continue to fund one SR
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney IV position and one SR Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III
position. Continuation of this program and personnel is contingent upon continued grant
funding.
Coleman moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Galloway.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Obrecht, Garfield and Sever
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absent.
INFORMATION
A. Sheriff’s Department 2002 Homeland Security Grant Application
Galloway moved to receive and file Item A. Supported by Coleman.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Crawford thanked Commissioners McPherson, Galloway, Causey-Mitchell and Buckley
for their participation on the Public Services Committee, as they will not be returning next
year.
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned
at 3:11 p.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington, Committee Coordinator
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James H. VanLeuven, Jr. Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.