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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2006.12.05 - 36137JEFF POTTER Chairperson WILL MOLNAR Vice Chairperson HELAINE ZACK Minority Vice Chairperson December 5, 2006 Chairperson Potter called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 1:35 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, Eileen Kowall, John Scott, Vincent Gregory COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas F. Middleton, George Suarez and Marcia Gershenson OTHERS PRESENT: CIRCUIT COURT Kevin Oeffner, Court Administrator John Cooperrider, Business Administrator CORPORATION COUNSEL Judy Cunningham, Corporation Coun sel DISTRICT COURT, 52ND DIVISION I Joyce Renfrow, Court Administrator Debby Bigger, Assistant Clerk Patricia Crane, Probation DISTRICT COURT, 52ND DIVISION IV Jim VerPloeg, Court Administrator EMERGENCY RESPONSE & PREPAREDNESS Michael Sturm, Administrator Gail Novak, Chief Brandon Lewis, Business Analyst FISCAL SERVICES Prentiss Malone, Jr. HUMAN RESOURCES Mary Pardee, Supervisor SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Business Manager BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Commissioner Kowall wanted to let the commissione rs know that HB 6694 did get reported out of committee this morning. She was in Lansing with Kim Haefner, as well as Laurie Van Pelt, Bob Daddow and Jerry Poisson. They spoke in support of this bill, which would 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 December 5, 2006 allow local governments the option of issuing debt in the form of bonds to pay the cost of retiree health care. She anticipates that the bill will be passed. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Gregory moved approval of the minutes of November 14, 2006, as printed. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA Zack moved to amend the agenda to remove Item #1, MR #06196 – Board of Commissioners – Court Equity Fund from the agenda. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA ITEMS 2. COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – ACCEPTANCE FOR 2006 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM The State of Michigan has awarded $18,557,393 in grant funding to Region 2 in the State which includes, but is not limited to, the City of Detroit, Macomb, Monroe, Oak land, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. The Region 2 Planning Board passed the attached resolution electing and appointing Oakland County as Fiduciary and Subgrantee for the 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program. Oakland County will receive 1% of the total grant award for the period of July 1, 2006 through March 31, 2008. The grant would provide regional funding for information sharing and collaboration, interoperable communications, responder safety, responder capability, training, critical infrastructure and organizational structure. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the grant for an amount up to $18,557,393 with no County match required. The resolution authorizes the creation of a new classification titled ERP – UASI Regional SAP at Salary Grade 9, non- exempt and one new classification titled ERP – Regional SAP at Salary Grade 8, non - exempt, as well as one full-time eligible Special Revenue ERP- UASI Regional SAP and one full-time eligible Special Revenue ERP – Regional SAP position. The resolution authorizes the continuation of one Special Revenue Business Analyst position, being laterally classified to the newly requested ERP – Regional SAP classification. Also, one Special Revenue full-time non-eligible (2000 hr./year) Buyer II position would be created in the Management and Budget/Purchasing Division. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton, Suarez and Gershenson absent. 3. 52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION I – 2007 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM CONTINUATION (SCAO) GRANT ACCEPTANCE The State Court Administrative Office, Michigan Drug Court has awarded the 52 nd District Court, Division I $88,750 in grant funding, which includes $25,000 from the S tate and a PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 December 5, 2006 County in-kind contribution of $63,750, for the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. The grant supports the Drug Court which deals with the problems of increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs and an increase in jail days ordered. The grant no longer funds one special-revenue, full-time eligible Probation Officer I position in the Probation Unit, and that position has been deleted. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of this grant. The continuation of this grant program is contingent upon continuation of State funding. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton, Suarez and Gershenson absent. 4. CIRCUIT COURT – FY 2007 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM AND JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ADULT TREATMENT COURT GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Oakland County Circuit Court has received an award for $342,725, which inclu des BYRNE/JAG funding of $170,000, $150,000 of PA 511 Community Corrections in-kind funding and $22,725 general fund in-kind contributed funds. The granting period is October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. The funds would be used to continue one special revenue full-time eligible Community Service Coordinator position. In addition, this award provides funding for drug testing supplies and kits, contractual services for individual and family treatment and transitional housing. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the FY 2007 BYRNE Memorial/Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $342,725, which includes $170,000 from BYRNE/JAG, $150,000 in PA 511 Community Corrections in -kind contribution funds and $22,725 in general fund contributed in -kind County funds. The resolution continues funding for one special-revenue, full-time eligible (FTE) Community Service Coordinator position, deletes one special revenue FTE Community Corrections Specialist position and deletes one special-revenue, part-time non-eligible Technical Aide position. Continuation of the position associated with this grant is contingent upon continuation of State funding. Gregory moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton, Suarez and Gershenson absent. 5. 52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION IV – 2006 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM CONTINUATION (SCAO) GRANT AMENDMENT #1 The 52nd District Court, Division IV, received a grant award contract amendment from the State Court Administrative Office, Michigan Drug Court Program increasing program funding and extending the grant funding period from September 30, 2006 through September 30, 2007. The total award of $35,000 is now increased by $18,000 to $53,000, which includes $3,000 to be used to reimburse direct personnel costs related to data input into the Drug Court Case Management Information System. There is also a 25% matching funds requirement of $4,500, which is not stated in the amendment but is indicated to be required, with a $900 required cash match to be met by general fund in-kind contribution. The resolution authorizes acceptance of the amendment. The continuation of the existing positions associated with this grant is contingent upon continuation of State funding. Molnar moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 December 5, 2006 Douglas. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton, Suarez and Gershenson absent. 6. 52ND DISTRICT COURT, DIVISION IV – 2007 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM CONTINUATION (SCAO) GRANT ACCEPTANCE The State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Grant Program awarded the 52nd District Court, Division IV, $66,758, which includes $10,000 in State funding, $38,347 in County’s in -kind contribution funds, and $18,411 is authorized to be carried forward. There is no longer a County match required. The granting period is October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. The grant supports the Drug Court, which deals with the problems of increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs and an increase in jail days ordered. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the grant in the amount of $66,758, which includes $10,000 from the SCAO, $38,347 in County’s in-kind contribution funds and authorizes $18,411 to be carried forward. The resolution also authorizes continuation of one part -time, non-eligible (PTNE) Probation Officer 1 position in the Probation Unit. Molnar moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton, Suarez and Gershenson absent. 7. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FY 2007 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE (ORV) SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT GRANT ACCEPTANCE The State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded the Sheriff’s Office Marine Safety Unit $12,000 for an Off-Road Vehicle Safety Education Program. No County match or additional positions are required. They get $20 per student reimbursement to teach the youngsters how to drive and be safe on an Off -Road Vehicle. The resolution approves the Department of Natural Resources 2006 -2007 ORV Safety Education Program Grant Acceptance Agreement and authorizes the Board Chairperson to execute the attached agreement. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Douglas. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton, Suarez and Gershenson absent. 8. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – GY 2006 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE Bulletproof vests have to be replaced about every five or six years because of the type of material that they are made of. This year, 1,200 deputies are eligible to receive new bulletproof vests. The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Programs has awarded the Sheriff’s Office $36,953 in grant funding for the period of April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2010. The grant allows reimbursement costs incurred by the Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of approved bulletproof vests for deputies. The resolution authorizes the acceptance of this grant. Kowall moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 5 December 5, 2006 Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton, Suarez and Gershenson absent. 9. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON 2004-2008 The resolution authorizes an amendment to the original Schedule A -1 (Sheriff Deputies Contracted) of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department 2004 -2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Charter Township of Brandon to change nine (9) Deputy II (with fill) to nine (9) Deputy II (no-fill). This will be beneficial to both parties because it takes the burden off the Sheriff’s Office to fill that contract when an officer calls in sick, and it allows the Township of Brandon to better decide how they want to handle the situation. Douglas moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton, Suarez and Gershenson absent. 10. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE FOR FRANKLIN-BINGHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR 2007-2008 The Franklin-Bingham Fire Department has requested the Sheriff’s Office to provide dispatch services. The Sheriff’s Office, along with the Department of Management & Budget, is recommending a contract for dispatching services at the proposed rates of $595.18 per calendar month from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 and $636.70 per calendar month from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. The resolution authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter the attached Fire Dispatch Agreement with the Franklin-Bingham Fire Department. However, the Sheriff’s Office was notified that the Franklin-Bingham Fire Department is not an authority; therefore, they cannot enter into contracts with them. They will have to amend the contract to reflect that the contract is between the County of Oakland and the Village of Franklin. Corporation Counsel is working on amending the contract and submitting a corrected one prior to it going to the full Board on December 14, 2006. Gregory moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried on a roll call vote with Middleton, Suarez and Gershenson absent. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS None. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:18 p.m. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 6 December 5, 2006 _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Pamela L. Worthington Lawrence Doyle Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.