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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2008.02.26 - 36246Jeff Potter Chairperson John A. Scott Majority Vice Chairperson Marcia Gershenson Minority Vice Chairperson February 26, 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 Dale Cunningham, CFO Damon Shields, Major Tim Atkins, Lieutenant Kent Gardner, Supervisor Circuit Court Judge Young Judge Potts Judge C. O’Brien Judge Andrews Kevin Oeffner, Administrator Lisa Langton, Deputy Court Administrator John Cooperrider, Business Administrato r Community Corrections Barb Hankey, Manager Karen Peterson, Supervisor Human Resources David VandeGrift, Analyst Dana Cosby, Analyst Adult Treatment Court Jack Holmes, Defense Advisor Christina Sexton, Alumni Don Ma rtin, Alumni Board of Commissioners Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Potter led the Committee in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 February 26, 2008 APPROVAL OF THE January 8, 2008 MINUTES Scott moved to approve the Minutes of January 8, 2008 as printed. Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Potter suggested those wishing to speak during Public Comment wait until the item they are interested in is being discussed. 1. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – “PRO BONO” ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS Mr. Gorcyca explained the “pro bono” volunteer assistant prosecutor concept would allow the Prosecutor to train and assign selected volunteer attorneys to beginning level litigation at zero salary/benefit cost and without County obligation, allowing more experienced County staff to address other responsibilities. This program will help reduce some of the departments’ workload while providing extensive litigation experience to recently licensed attorneys. Burns moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Potts. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to distribute property and funds forfeited through narcotic seizure s to participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act. The Sheriff’s Office is requesting the use of $478,446 from the Law Enforcement Enhancement Account to purchase equipmen t. Gregory moved approval of the attached suggested re solution. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Equipment is being requested for the Forensic Laboratory which will assist the Lab in obtaining certification; Commissioner Gingell requested the Sheriff’s Office return in six months to report on the status of the Lab certification. 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC 2008-2009 The City of Pontiac responds to C ounty 911 calls from the complex and is requesting approval of a contract for Emergency Medical Transports provided for 2008 -2009. Scott moved approval of the attached suggest ed resolution. Supported by Middleton. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Under Sheriff McCabe reported Judge Thomas of the 50 th District Court has modified the June 10, 2006 order regarding Court Security at the Pontiac Court to immediately relieve the Oakland County Sheriff of the obligation to provide seven full -time deputies for court security. However, the Sheriff is ordered to provide two full-time deputies for the purpose of training newly hired court security officers until the close of business on February 29, 2008. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 February 26, 2008 Under Sheriff McCabe also reported the jail population is at its lowest level in a long time and seems to have stabilized. New legislation has been passed that has helped and only one early release has been implemented since passage o f the legislation. 4, CIRCUIT COURT– FISCAL YEAR 2008 ADULT TREATMENT COURT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION The Adult Treatment Court was implemented in 2000 to provide a regimented treatment and intensive judicial supervision approach to help criminal offenders overcome their alcohol and chemical dependencies, forego future criminal behavior and reestablish family relationships and support groups to encourage ongoing sobriety. The ATC provides an alternative to traditional incarceration to reduce the inmate population at the Oakland County Jail. The resolution requests additional funding of $45,000 to continue the FY 2008 program as grant funding will be exhausted before the end of the year. At this time Ms. Sexton and Mr. Martin expressed their appreciation of the Adult Treatment Court program. Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spector. Gregory moved to amend the resolution by striking the last WHEREAS paragraph, “ WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners created a Ja il Population Management Fund for the purpose of funding initiatives to reduce the inmate population at the Jail.” And amending the NOW THEREFORE paragraph to read as follows: “NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the continuation of the ATC for the remainder of FY 2008”. Supported by Middleton. Motion to amend carried on a roll call vote: Potter, Scott, Gershenson, Middleton, Gingell, Gregory, Burns and Spector – yes Potts - no Main Motion as amended carried on a roll call vote: Potter, Gershenson, Middleton, Potts, Gregory, Burns and Spector – yes Scott and Gingell – no Burns moved the Public Services Committee refer this item directly to the Finance Committee under Board Rule IX.E. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Gregory moved to Receive & File Items A & B. A. Circuit Court/Civil/Criminal Division – FY 2009 Michigan Drug Court Continuation Grant Program Through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Adult Drug Court Grant – Application B. Radio Project – Financial Status/Issues Based on September 30, 2007 Balances – Revised. Supported by Spector. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 February 26, 2008 OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m. _______________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator _________________________________ Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.