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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2005.04.19 - 35990JEFF POTTER Chairperson WILL MOLNAR Vice Chairperson HELAINE ZACK Minority Vice Chairperson April 19, 2005 Chairperson Potter called the meeting of the Public Ser vices Committee to order at 1:32 p.m., in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Jeff Potter, Will Molnar, Helaine Zack, Sue Ann Douglas, Thomas F. Middleton, Eileen Kowall, John Scott, Vincent Gregory, George Suarez, Marcia Gershenson COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT : SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Business Manager Ann Russell, Corrections Administrator COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH William Allen, Executive Director AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Sheryl Mitchell, Analyst Harvey Wedell, Analyst Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator PUBLIC COMMENT None. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Middleton moved approval of the minutes of April 6, 2005, as printed. Supported by Zack. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS 1. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF RECOVERED AND STOLEN PROPERTY IN SPRING AUCTION Pursuant to Public Act 54 of 1959, the resolution authorizes the Sheriff to dispose of recovered and stolen property that has been unclaimed for six months. Property will be disposed of through the annual spring auction, to be held by the County's Department of Central Services on May 21, 2005. A list of the items from the Sheriff's Office to be auctioned accompanies the resolution. 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 John A. Scott Vincent Gregory George Suarez Marcia Gershenson PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2 April 19, 2005 Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gregory ab sent. 2. REPORT ON JAIL DIVERSION PROGRAM The presentation material on the Oakland County Jail Diversion program was provided to committee members. Mr. Allen explained that this is a new program focusing on pre -book jail diversion of individuals with serious mental illness. Program stakeholders include the Community Mental Health Authority and Core Agencies, Sheriff's Office, Prosecutor, Community Corrections, Circuit and District Courts, Chiefs of Police, Health Division/Substance Abuse Services, Consum er and Advocacy Representatives, surrounding counties, etc. Local law enforcement officers are being trained how to handle individuals with serious mental illnesses, to either avoid or reduce jail stays by moving them directly to treatment through commun ity-based and support services. A mobile crisis team is also available for assistance. Since training began in May 2004, 876 officers have been trained and there have been 17 successful diversions. Ms. Russell summarized the operations and programs of the Sheriff's Office, also as outlined in the presentation material. She noted that the Sheriff's Office has been trying to implement a Jail Diversion Program for many years and this is a large step forward. A generic policy and procedure is being developed for use by police departments. Ms. Russell also noted that she would like to see creation of a database to allow law enforcement officers on the street to reference whether a person was or is in the system but that this may be difficult considering HIP AA requirements. Mr. Allen explained that four of CMH's six core agencies are on the same database system and that they are looking at the HIPAA privacy issue. Mr. Daddow and Commissioner Zack are assisting in contacting police departments to encourage training. As training goes forward, results will be shared with other police departments. Commissioner Zack thanked Mr. Allen and Ms. Russell for their efforts in developing this program. She commented that it has taken some effort to get law enforceme nt agencies to buy into the program. Promotion of the program to police departments will be ongoing even after training has occurred. Easter Seals has developed a promotional poster for the program to be displayed in police stations. The poster includes endorsements by the Police Chiefs Association, CMH, the Prosecuting Attorney, and the Sheriff's Deputies Association. Commissioner Zack also noted that May is Mental Health Month and that Easter Seals will be doing a series of public service announcements. A show regarding the Jail Diversion Program will be televised on May 14. To assist in support of the program, Commissioner Potter asked that commissioners be notified when training has been scheduled for their communities. Zack moved to received and file the Jail Diversion Presentation Material dated April 19, 2005. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried on a voice vote. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Prosecuting Attorney - FY 2006 District Court Advocacy Program - Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Application B. Sheriff's Office - FY 2005/2006 Jail Alliance with Support for Inmates with Co -Occurring Disorders Grant Application C. Circuit Court - FY 2006/2007 Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program Application PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 April 19, 2005 D. 52-1 Novi District Court, FY 2006 Byrne Memorial Grant - Adult Drug Court Grant Application E. 52-2 Clarkston District Court, FY 2006 Byrne Memorial Grant - Adult Drug Court Grant Application F. Prosecuting Attorney - CY 2006 Bully Proofing "Your School Program - Allstate Foundation Grant Application G. Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff - Fy 2006 Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) Grant Douglas moved to receive and file the communications. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:34 p.m. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Helen A. Hanger Lawrence Doyle Sr. Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.