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
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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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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Pamela L. Worthington Lawrence Doyle
Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.