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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2008.01.08 - 36237Jeff Potter Chairperson John A. Scott Majority Vice Chairperson Marcia Gershenson Minority Vice Chairperson January 8 , 2008 Chairperson Potter called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 1:30 p.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Potter Jeff Potter, John A. Scott, Marcia Gershenson, Tom Middleton, Michael Gingell, David W. Potts, Vincent Gregory, Tim Burns, and Karen Spector COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT Sheriff’s Department Under Sheriff McCabe Emergency Response and Preparedness Gail Novak, Chief Board of Commissioners Lawrence Doyle, Ad ministrative Director Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Potter led the Committee in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 4, 2007 MINUTES Middleton moved to approve the Minutes of December 4 , 2007 as printed. Supported by Spector. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0470 Telephone (248) 858 -0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Tom Middleton Michael J. Gingell David W. Potts Vincent Gregory Tim Burns Karen Spector PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2 January 8, 2008 1. COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS -HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PLANNING 2007 -2008 GRANT AGREEMENT The Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Title III, requires the planning and provisions for community right-to-know reporting on extremely hazardous substa nces in local communities. Oakland County is eligible to receive $8,800 for the period October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008 . A 20% in-kind match is required; however, no reports are required. Funds will be received upon submittal of the plans as a work product. The grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Gregory moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Burns. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2008 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE (ORV) SAFETY EDUCATIO N PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT GRANT ACCEPTANCE The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded the Sheriff’s Office Marine Safety Unit $19,000 for an Off-Road Vehicle Safety Education Program. No county match or additional positions are required. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the Coun ty to any future commitment. The grant provides a sum of $20 per student instructed up to the grant limit. Each student may be charged no more than an additional $25 per class. Grant payments will be made based on the number of students actually instructed. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested re solution. Supported by Middleton. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Chairperson Potter announced that Corporation Counsel has requested Item #5, Sheriff’s Office – Contract for Court Security at the 50th District Court – Pontiac for 2007/2008/2009, be removed from the agenda as the Court has requested additional time to train their officers. There was no objection. 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON 2004 -2008 It is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contracts with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff Patrol services. The Charter Township of Lyon has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement services. The Charter Township of Lyon is request ing the addition of one (1) Deputy II (no- fill). This resolution creates one GF/GP Deputy II position and adds one marked vehicle with MDC, camera, mobile and prep radio effective February 16, 2008. Middleton moved approval of the attached suggest ed resolution. Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 January 8, 2008 4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF WAYNE AND THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND FOR WARRAN T ENFORCEMENT PAROLE ABSCONDERS The Wayne County Sheriff has requested that the Oakland County Sheriff continue to participate in a Parole Absconder Unit. The Sheriff is requesting to continue one Deputy II position and a vehicle to adequately perform these duties. Wayne County has agreed to f und up to $6,250 a month toward this effort for 12 months. The Sheriff has agreed to fund the remaining portion, $39,768, from the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement Account. As of 12/31/07 this account had a balance of $1,055,010.94. Future level of service, including the Deputy II position is contingent upon the level of funding associated with this contract. Gingell moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gregory. Scott moved to substitute an amended contract as supplied by Corporation Counsel . Supported by Gingell. Motion to amend carried on a voice vote. Main Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS None. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:43 p.m. _______________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator _________________________________ Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.