HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2004.08.31 - 35931HUGH D. CRAWFORD
Chairperson
JEFF POTTER
Vice Chairperson
VINCENT GREGORY
Minority Vice Chairperson
August 31, 2004
Chairperson Crawford called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to o rder at 1:31
p.m., in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac,
Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Hugh D. Crawford, Jeff Potter, Vincent Gregory, Sue Ann Douglas, Thomas F. Middleton,
Tom McMillin, John A. Scott, Helaine Za ck
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Eileen T. Kowall
OTHERS PRESENT:
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Laurie Van Pelt, Director
Michael Pohlod, Financial Analyst
MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE Bob Gerds, Administrator
HUMAN RESOURCES Nancy Scarlet, Manager
Kelly Karns, Analyst
Brenthy Johnston, Analyst
EXECUTIVE OFFICES Doug Williams, Deputy County Executive
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director
Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Scott moved approval of the minutes of August 10, 2004, as printed. Supported by
Gregory.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER – ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERLOCAL
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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AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE GENESEE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES
AND TO CREATE POSITIONS
The resolution authorizes the execution of a Joint Operating Agreement between the
County of Genesee and the County of Oakland for medical examiner services. To
facilitate these services, the resolution authorizes the creation of the following positions:
a new classification and full-time, non-eligible position titled Forensic Pathology Fellow
at a flat hourly rate of $29/hour, non-exempt from overtime; one full-time eligible Medical
Examiner Investigator position; one full-time eligible Family Service Counselor position;
two part-time, non-eligible Autopsy Attendant positions; and two part-time, non-eligible
Office Assistant II positions.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Scott.
Douglas moved to amend the resolution, as follows:
1. Add a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, inserted between the 2 nd and
3rd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Medical Examiner report the revenue
and/or losses generated from the contract over the next 12 months on a
biannual basis to the Finance Committee and the Public Services
Committee for review.
2. Amend the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph, as follows:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the future level of services including
Personnel will be contingent upon sufficient revenue generated from the
Genesee County contract to cover the costs of the positions herein.
Supported by McMillin.
Motion to amend the resolution carried on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
Main motion, as amended, carried on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE
The resolution authorizes an amendment to the original Schedule A and A -1 of the Law
Enforcement Services Agreement between the Charter Township of Commerce and the
Oakland County Sheriff’s Department for 2004-2008. The amendment would add one
Patrol Investigator and one unmarked vehicle (with mobile & prep). A Deputy II position
would be created in the Contracted Patrol Unit, Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s
Office. The additional position is necessary for patrol services at schools in Walled
Lake.
Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack.
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Zack moved to amend the resolution by amending the 3rd WHEREAS paragraph,
as follows:
WHEREAS the Charter Township of Commerce has approved a proposed
amendment to the contract (Schedule A and A -1, (Sheriff’s Deputies Contracted)
which would add one (1) Patrol Investigator and bring the total number o f
contracts contracted positions to twenty-four (24); and
Supported by Middleton.
Main motion, as amended, carried on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF RECOVERED AND
STOLEN PROPERTY IN FALL AUCTION
The resolution authorizes the disposal of recovered and stolen property that has been
unclaimed for six months by way of a public auction. The auction will be held on
Saturday, October 2, 2004.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supp orted by
Douglas.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FY 2004 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE (ORV) SAFETY
EDUCATION PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
The State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources (DN R) awarded the Sheriff’s
Office Marine Safety Unit $1,000. The funds would be used towards an Off -Road
Vehicle (ORV) Safety Education Program for 50 students.
Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
McMillin.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. August 6, 2004 – Memo from Robert Daddow – Warren Radio Grant
B. Prosecuting Attorney – FY 2005 Cooperative Reimbursement Program – Michigan
Family Independence Agency Application
C. County Executive – Emergency Response and Preparedness – Hazardous
materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Application
D. Circuit Court/General Jurisdiction – FY 2005 Michigan Drug Court Continuation
(SCAO) Adult Drug Court Grant – Application
E. Circuit Court/Friend of the Court FY 2005 Access and Visitation Smile Video Grant
Application
F. Circuit Court/Family Division – FY 2005 Michigan Drug Court Continuation (SCAO)
Juvenile Drug Court Grant – Application
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G. 52nd District Court Division I – 2005 Michigan Drug Court Program Continuation
(SCAO) Grant Application
H. 52nd District Court Division II – 2005 Michigan Drug Court Program Continuation
(SCAO) Grant Application
I. 52nd District Court Division IV – 2005 Michigan Drug Court Program Continuation
(SCAO) Grant Application
Douglas moved to receive and file the Informational Items. Supported by
Gregory.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
A Jail Population Management Task Force was created per MR #04179 on August 26,
2004, and it requires membership of four Oakland County Commissioners.
Douglas moved to report to the Board with a recommendation that the following
commissioners be appointed to the Jail Population Management Task Force:
Commissioner Helaine Zack, Commissioner Eileen Kowall, Commission er Hugh D.
Crawford, and Commissioner Eric Wilson.
Supported by Gregory.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Kowall absent.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:10 p.m.
________________________________ _______________________________
Pamela Worthington Lawrence Doyle
Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.