HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2006.03.28 - 36073JEFF POTTER
Chairperson
WILL MOLNAR
Vice Chairperson
HELAINE ZACK
Minority Vice Chairperson
March 28, 2006
Chairperson Potter called the meeting of the Public Services 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:
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Barb Hankey, Manager
MEDICAL EXAMINER William Gerds, Administrator
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Michael McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Larry Doyle, Administrative Director
Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst
Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Gregory moved approval of the minutes of March 124, 2006, as printed. Supported
by Scott.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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
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AGENDA
Suarez moved to amend the agenda to add MR #06069 for consideration.
Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Public Services/Medical Examiner – Data Sharing Agreement with the Drug
Enforcement Administration
The Medical Examiner is requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with the U.S.
Drug Enforcement Administration, office of Acquisition Management to participate in its
National Drug-Related Death Reporting System “pilot program” for data sharing. The
Medical Examiner has been offered a $10,000 award for participation. Funds will be used
to reimburse the County for a wireless laptop and wireless service so that “toxicology
positive” case information can be entered into the NDDRS during the period August 15,
2005 to August 14, 2006.
Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested resolut ion. Supported by
Suarez.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
2. Department of Public Services/Community Corrections – Establishment of a
Reinstatement Fee for the Weekend, Weekday Alternative for Misdemeanants
Community Corrections is requesting authorization to establish a reinstatement fee of
$15.00 for offenders reassigned to the Weekend and Weekday Alternative for
Misdemeanants (WWAM) program. This program handles an average of 10,500 offenders
each year with approximately 875 terminations due to no-shows, inappropriate actions,
testing positive for alcohol, etc. Termination not only results in loss of revenue for a
potential participant that may have shown and paid the fee but 63% of terminated offenders
are reinstated, some more th an once. The proposed reinstatement fee may make
offenders more responsible in appearing for their assigned day.
Middleton 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 Oakland 2004-2008
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to amend its Law Enforcement Agreement with the
Charter Township of Oakland for 2004-2008 effective April 29, 2006. One Deputy II (no fill)
position will be created and will be added to the contract for a total of 15 positions, along
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with one marked vehicle, camera, mobile, prep & MDC).
Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
4. Sheriff’s Office – Authorization for Sale of Recovered and Stolen Property in
Spring Auction
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to dispose of recovered and stolen property
unclaimed for six months, as provided for by Act 54 of 1959, through the County’s spring
auction to be held on Saturday May 13, 2006. A list of items to be disposed of is attached
to the resolution and has been made available on the Sheriff’s website.
Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
5. MR #06069 – Board of Commissioners – Campaign to Prevent the Exploitation
of Children
The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Coleman to launch a national campaign to
heighten public awareness of child sexual exploitation and help give communities across
the United States effective strategies and tools to better safeguard their children. Oakland
County’s key stakeholders are urged to participate in a Task Force that would establish the
framework for a comprehensive strategy to address child sexual exploitation and engage in
public awareness. Commissioner Coleman would Chair this effort.
Commissioner Coleman explained that this proposal was presented in Washington to the
National Association of Counties Large Urban County Caucus by the National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children and NACo felt it was important enough to pursue. Oakland
County will be the first County in the nation to kick off this program, with Cook County
Illinois to follow.
Suarez moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Sheriff’s Office – FY 2006 Highway Safety Challenge Award Grant Application
b. Sheriff’s Office – FY 2006 Bulletproof Vest Reimbursement Program Grant
Application
At Commissioner Gershenson’s request, a list of communities participating in this program
will be provided to commissioners.
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Gregory moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Molnar.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned
at 1:50 p.m.
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Helen A. Hanger Lawrence Doyle
Sr. Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.