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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2004.07.27 - 35919HUGH D. CRAWFORD Chairperson JEFF POTTER Vice Chairperson VINCENT GREGORY Minority Vice Chairperson July 27, 2004 Chairperson Crawford called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to ord er at 1:40 p.m., at the Oakland County Animal Control Facility, 1700 Brown Road, Auburn Hills, 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 Damon Shields, Major ANIMAL CONTROL Larry Obrecht, Manager Joanie Toole, Supervisor Jerry McNair, Road Supervisor PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE Dan Cojanu, Supervisor, Victims Services HUMAN RESOURCES Brenthy Johnston, Analyst BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Obrecht welcomed the Public Services Committee to the Animal Control Facility. He invited the committee upstairs after the meeting to take a tour of the Animal Control Facility. He introduced Joanie Toole, Supervisor, Animal Control and Jerry McNair, Road Supervisor, Animal Control. Major Shields mentioned that the Marine Division of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department is in the lower level of the building that the Animal Control Facility is located in. The room the Public Services Committee met in today was actually a training room for the Marine Deputies. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES 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 July 27, 2004 Scott moved approval of the minutes of July 27, 2004, as printed. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS 1. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – F7 2005 CRIME VICTIM SERVICES GRANT ACCEPTANCE The State of Michigan, Department of Community Health awarded the Oakland County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney $187,100 for the period of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. These funds are to be used for the Victim Services program. This is the 13th year of grant funding for this program, and no County match is required. The grant includes continued funding for the salaries and supplies for two Victim Advocate positions, one Victim Services Supervisory and one Office Assistant II position. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the $187,100 in grant funds. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Potter absent. 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES WITH THE NORTH OAKLAND COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY The Village of Holly no longer wishes to participate in the North Oaklan d Fire Authority (NOCFA) as they now have their own fire department with dispatch. Due to the Village of Holly withdrawing from the contract, the number of dispatch calls coming through the NOCFA will be diminished, and the NOCFA requested a reduction in the monthly rate charged under the terms of their agreement with Oakland County. The resolution authorizes an amendment to the contract between Oakland County and the NOCFA effective September 1, 2004 reflecting the change in the monthly rate. Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Potter absent. 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ROYAL OAK 2004-2008 The resolution authorizes the deletion of one Deputy II position, in accordance with the Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and the Charter Township of Royal Oak. Schedule A of the agreement includes a provision that states in the event the Michigan State Police provides a sworn State Trooper to assist the municipality in providing law enforcement services for 40 hours per week, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department shall reduce one contracted Deputy II. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 July 27, 2004 Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2004 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded Oakland County $127,681. The award is to reimburse Oakland County for the cost of the salaries of the Correction Officers who are directly involved in the care and maintenance of alien inmates housed in the Oakland County Jail system. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the reimbursement of $127,681. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL CARE CENTER The resolution reflects that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledges and accepts the donation of a gazebo, which would be built on the grounds of the Oakland County Animal Care Center to provide a pleasant place for people to get to know a potential new pet better. Mr. Obrecht passed out copies of his 2004 Strategic Plan to all the commissioners, and he gave a brief overview of the plan. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Circuit Court/Friend of the Court FY 2005 – Cooperative Reimbursement Contract Application B. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Community Corrections FY 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Application McMillin moved to receive and file the Informational Items. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Crawford thanked the committee members for agreeing to meet at the Animal Control Facility, and he stated that he contacted the Southwest Oakland Cable Commission, but they didn’t have anyone available to record today’s Public Services Committee Meeting. Mr. Obrecht took the committee members on a tour of the facility after the meeting was adjourned. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 July 27, 2004 There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:08 p.m. ________________________________ _______________________________ Pamela Worthington Lawrence Doyle Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.