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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2004.09.14 - 35936HUGH D. CRAWFORD Chairperson JEFF POTTER Vice Chairperson VINCENT GREGORY Minority Vice Chairperson September 14, 2004 Vice Chairperson Potter called the meeting of the Public Services Committe e to order at 1:40 p.m., in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Potter, Sue Ann Douglas, Thomas F. Middleton, Eileen T. Kowall, Tom McMillin, Helaine Zack COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Hugh D. Crawford, Vincent Gregory and John Scott OTHERS PRESENT: SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Business Manager HUMAN RESOURCES Nancy Scarlet, Manager Heather Mason, Analyst HEALTH DEPARTMENT George Miller, Manager FRIEND OF THE COURT Suzanne Hollyer, Friend of the Court BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT None APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Kowall moved approval of the minutes of August 31, 2004, as printed. Supported by Zack. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS 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 September 14, 2004 1. MR #04249 – DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES & SHERIFF DEPARTMENT – TRANSFER OF JAIL HEALTH PROGRAM AND CLERICAL POSITIONS FROM THE HEALTH DIVISION TO THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT CORRECTIVE SERVICES DIVISION The resolution authorizes the creation of a new unit within the Sheriff Department Corrections Services Division titled Jail Health Program. The resolution also authorizes the transfer of the Jail Health Program Unit (23 positions) and four clerical positions from the Health Division of the Human Services Department to the Jail Health Program Unit of the Sheriff Department Corrective Services Division. Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Crawford, Gregory and Scott absent. 2. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FY 2005 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACTS (VOCA) GRANT ACCEPTANCE The State of Michigan, Department of Community Health awarded the Oakland County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney $122,746 in grant funding for FY 2005, which includes a State contribution of $98,197. The total program cost is $125,593 . The required contribution by Oakland County is $27,396, and the grant covers the period of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. The purpose of the grant is to provide expanded and enhanced services to crime victims. The continuation of this program, including positions (2 Victim Advocate positions) is contingent upon continue grant funding. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Crawford, Gregory and Scott absen t. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. August 25, 204 – Memo from Judith K. Cunningham – Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee B. Circuit Court/Friend of the Court FY 2005 – Medical Support Enforcement Reimbursement Application C. Circuit Court/Family Division CY 2005 Juvenile Drug Court – Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Application There was discussion regarding Item #A. This is a memo from Ms. Cunningham informing the committee that it is now discretionary, not required, for each county to have an FOC-CAC. Suzanne Hollyer, Friend of the Court, stated that the way the statute is written, the FOC-CAC does not have a clear task or authority. Commissioner Zack suggested the committee get more information to decide whether the FOC -CAC should be continued or not. At this time, there are two vacancies on the FOC -CAC, which includes the former Chairperson. Commissioner Douglas suggested inviting some of the members to a future Public Services Committee meeting to get their input. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 September 14, 2004 Douglas moved to receive and file the Informational Items. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a voice vote with Crawford, Gregory and Scott absent. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Kowall moved to adjourn the meeting. Supported by McMillin. Motion carried on a voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 1:56 p.m. ________________________________ _______________________________ Pamela Worthington Lawrence Doyle Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.