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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2004.04.06 - 35893HUGH D. CRAWFORD Chairperson JEFF POTTER Vice Chairperson VINCENT GREGORY Minority Vice Chairperson April 6, 2004 Chairperson Crawford called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to ord er at 1:32 p.m., in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Hugh D. Crawford, Jeff Potter, Helaine Zack, Sue Ann Douglas, Thomas F. Middleton, Eileen T. Kowall, Tom McMillin, John A. Scott, Vincent Gregory COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT: SHERIFF’S OFFICE Dale Cunningham, Business Manager Ann Russell, Corrections Administrator EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS Mike Sturm, Administrator Gail Novak, Chief Tracey McGee, Emergency Mgmnt. Coord. CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel CIRCUIT COURT Kevin Oeffner, Court Administrator EXECUTIVE OFFICE Robert Daddow, Assistant Deputy County Exec. COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Bob Gatt, Chief, Field Operations Barb Hankey, Manager GOVERNOR GRANHOLM’S OFFICE Patricia Lockwood, Emerald Ash Borer Policy Director MACOMB/OAKLAND CONSERVATION DISTRICT Sal Hansen, District Forester MSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Emma Brooks, Director Lois Thieleke, Nutrition Instructor Carol Lenchek, Environmental Program Coord. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Harvey Wedell, Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT Commissioner Middleton introduced Lois Thieleke, Emma Brooks, Carol Lenchek and Sal OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0470 Telephone (248) 858-0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Sue Ann Douglas Thomas F. Middleton Eileen T. Kowall Tom McMillin John A. Scott Helaine Zack PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2 April 6, 2004 Hansen, who were present to discuss the Emerald Ash Borer problem in Michigan. Judy Cunningham, Corporation Counsel, handed out a copy of a Detroit News article about the County’s having filed a lawsuit against Affiliate Computer Systems, Inc. (ACS) last week in Federal Court, Eastern District. The case was assigned to Judge Gerald Rosen. The lawsuit was filed against ACS for breach of contract, misrepresentation and a claim against the performance bond. On Thursday, March 25, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. the Board of Commissioners held a special meeting hosting Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from Detroit to address the Detroit Water rate issue. Commissioner Crawford thanked the Sheriff’s Office, and particularly Lt. Steve Jacobs, for the excellent work performed by the Deputies prior to and during the meeting. In particular, he thanked the Sheriff’s Office for the following: 1. The professional manner in which the building was secured, at the same time making the public feel welcome. 2. Making extra efforts to accommodate the film crew in setting up and getting their equipment into the building. 3. Accommodating the various media who covered the meeting. 4. Coordinating the mayor’s security arrangements. Also, the Board of Commissioners had received a call the day after the meeting from Mayor Kilpatrick’s security chief thanking the staff, and particularly the Sheriff’s staff, for making the event a pleasant and professional occasion. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Zack moved approval of the minutes of March 23, 2004, as printed. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS 1. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF RECOVERED AND STOLEN PROPERTY IN SPRING AUCTION The resolution reflects that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Sheriff of Oakland County to dispose of unclaimed property as directed by Public Act 54 of 1959, as amended. This is property that was stolen and recovered and has been unclaimed for six months. The spring auction will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2004. Commissioner Crawford asked whether collectible guns, such as antiques, could be sold at auction. Dale Cunningham requested a legal opinion from Oakland County’s Corporation Counsel, and he found that per State L aw pistols couldn’t be resold. Rifles or shotguns are handled differently, but the Sheriff’s position is that unless a gun is of great value, such as an antique, he does not want it back out on the streets. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 April 6, 2004 Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Douglas absent. 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC 2004-2006 The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissio ners approves and authorizes the execution of the contract between Oakland County and the City of Pontiac for auxiliary deputy services. This contract would take effect on April 1, 2004 and continue through December 31, 2006. The contract would provide p atrol services for special events within Pontiac on an overtime basis. McMillin moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Douglas absent. 3. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION – FY 2003/2004 DRUNK DRIVER JAIL REDUCTION AND COMMUNITY TREATMENT PROGRAM GRANT AMENDMENT The Michigan Department of Corrections awarded the Department of Public Services Community Corrections Division an initial grant award of $3 ,046,631 for the period of October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004. The Department of Public Services Community Corrections Division was awarded an additional amount of $570,038 for the period of February 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004, making the total grant award amount $3,616,669, which is an 18.7 percent increase in grant funding. The additional funding would be used towards the Drunk Driver Jail Reduction and Community Treatment Program, a new initiative program. The resolution authorizes th e acceptance of the additional funds, amending the initial grant award to $3,616,669. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Douglas absent. 4. COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION The resolution authorizes the contract with the Township of Brandon for the purchase of one (1) tornado siren. The total cost of this siren is $21,000.00. The Township of Brandon has agreed to pay 75 percent of the cost of this siren; however Oakland County will retain ownership of the siren and be responsible for maintenance and the electrical costs. Commissioner Crawford requested that updated tornado maps be distributed to the commissioners that show the locations of all tornado sirens in Oakland County. Ms. McGee stated that she would send some over, as well as an updated map to be displayed PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 April 6, 2004 in Committee Room A. Potter moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by S cott. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Douglas absent. 5. EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – EMERALD ASH BORER STATE OF EMERGENCY SUMMARY - 2004 Last November a meeting was held in Detroit between the Emergency Management Division of the Michigan State Police, the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). This was an informational meeting to discuss the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation damage and the impact to ash trees in southeastern Michigan. A proposal was made for the EMD/MSP and the MDA to work with the Governor’s Office to seek federal assistance to cover the cost of removing millions of dead/dying ash trees on public and private property that have created significant safety hazards in some local communities. On March 1, 2004 a follow-up conference call was held to proceed with the federal assistance request. Requests for a Governor’s Emergency Declaration and a Declaration of a State of Emergency for Oakland County were forwarded to the Emergency Management Division of the Michigan State Police on Monday, March 15, 2004. If approved, federal dollars would provide 75% of the costs, with a required 25% in-kind match from the local communities. Potter moved to receive and file the EAB State of Emergency Summary. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a voice vote. 6. STATUS OF THE EMERALD ASH BORER IN MICHIGAN Ms. Thieleke introduced Patricia Lockwood, who is the Governor’s Emerald Ash Borer Policy Director. Ms. Thieleke passed out a Pest Alert information sheet; a Firewood Alert notice; and a public meeting notice for April 17, 2004 at Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills Campus. The Emerald Ash Borer was first discovered in Michigan, in the Canton area, in 2002. It is believed that it came over the waterways from China. Ms. Lockwood passed out an EAB Infestation map and a survey program map which show the areas of Michigan where the Emerald Ash borer has been sighted. Oakland County is part of the core zone of the affected areas. Ms. Lockwood mentioned that Senator Carl Levin has obtained a grant for replacement of trees only. She stated that Michigan has received a $28 million grant from the Federal Government, along with a $14 million -dollar grant for damages, but the funds can only be used for communication, not pesticides. The Emerald Ash Borer has been sighted in portions of Ohio and Indiana also, and it is believed that it has spread from transporting firewood. Steps are being taken to inform the public a bout this problem to control this bug infestation and avoid further damage of trees inside and outside the Michigan borders. There are currently 18 Michigan counties that are quarantined, and there is a “no removal of ash trees/firewood alert” in place. More information is available on the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 5 April 6, 2004 State of Michigan web site, www.michigan.gov/mda. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Prosecuting Attorney – FY 2005 District Court Advocacy Program – Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Application B. March 30, 2004 – Memo from Bob Daddow – Jail Diversion – Substance Abuse/Mentally Ill Grant Application Mr. Daddow wanted to discuss Item B and the status of the Oakland County Jail. He stated that for the first time, for seven days consecu tively, the jail has held 2,000 inmates. Currently, they are holding 80 prisoners over what is budgeted. Oakland County is hoping that the programmatic aspects of the grant could be covered through the Office of Drug Control Policy, while a portion of the security costs could be covered through a Michigan Department of Corrections grant. It is uncertain at this time what amounts may be awarded through either of these two sources, given the State’s budget situation. Scott moved to receive and file the Informational Items. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. ________________________________ _______________________________ Pamela Worthington Helen Hanger Committee Coordinator Senior Committee Coordinator NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.