HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2004.06.08 - 35910HUGH D. CRAWFORD
Chairperson
JEFF POTTER
Vice Chairperson
VINCENT GREGORY
Minority Vice Chairperson
June 8, 2004
Chairperson Crawford called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to ord er at 1:30
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 Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND
PREPAREDNESS Gail Novak, Chief
ANIMAL CONTROL Larry Obrecht, Manager
HUMAN RESOURCES Brenthy Johnston, Analyst
Kelly Karns, Analyst
PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT Mike Zehnder, Director
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Harvey Wedell, Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Kowall moved approval of the minutes of May 25, 2004, as printed. Supported by
Potter.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. COUNTY EXECUTIVE/EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS –
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
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TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION – SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
contract with the Township of Springfield for the purchase of one (1) tornado siren.
Consistent with the standard agreement, Oakland County w ill retain ownership and be
responsible for maintenance and electrical costs for this siren. The Township of
Springfield agrees to pay 75 percent of the cost of this siren.
Potter moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Scott.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Douglas absent.
2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT
THE MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL – 2004 SEASON
The resolution authorizes the execution of the contract between the Michigan
Renaissance Festival and the County of Oakland. This contract is for patrol services to
be provided by the Sheriff’s Office to the Michigan Renaissance Festival for the
upcoming 2004 season. The officers would be provided on availability, overtime hourly
basis.
Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ROYAL OAK 2004-2008
As of May 17, 2004, the Michigan State Police provided two State Troopers for patrol in
the Charter Township of Royal Oak. Schedule A of the Township’s contract with
Oakland County states that in the event the Michigan State Police provides sworn State
Trooper(s) to provide law enforcement services in the Charter Township of Royal Oak,
the Oakland County Sheriff can reduce one contracted Deputy II for each State Trooper
provided. The resolution authorizes the deletion of two (2) Deputy II positions from
patrol services for the Charter Township of Royal Oak, effective July 22, 2004.
Potter moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
4. PUBLIC SERVICES/ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION – ELIMINATION OF
VETERINARIAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT AND CREATION OF (1)
PTNE VETERINARIAN POSITION
The Animal Control Division is in the process of a proposed reorganization in the
department for better office coverage, clerical support and effici ent clinical services for
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the animals. As part of this reorganization, the resolution authorizes the deletion of the
Veterinarian Professional Service Contract, which costs $20,000 annually. In addition,
the resolution authorizes the creation of a new classification titled “Veterinarian” at the
base rate of $35.00/hr. ($37.50/hr. for the one-year step), and the creation of one (1)
1,000 hr./yr. part-time, non-eligible veterinarian position to perform clinical services for
the animals. This person would work 20 hours a week.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Douglas.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. May 3, 2004, Letter from State of Michigan Emergency Telephone Ser vice
Committee RE: 9-1-1 Surcharge Cost Report
Kowall moved to receive and file Item #A. Supported by Douglas.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Crawford mentioned that the July 27, 2004 Public Services Committee
meeting will be held at the Oakland County Animal Control Division. Maps will be included
in the next meeting packets to help those who are not familiar with the location of the
animal control facility. Southwest Oakland Cable Commission (SWOCC) will be recording
the meeting for a future broadcast.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned
at 1:56 p.m.
________________________________ _______________________________
Pamela Worthington Helen Hanger
Committee Coordinator Senior Committee Coordinator
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.