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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2008.05.13 - 36266Jeff Potter Chairperson John A. Scott Majority Vice Chairperson Marcia Gershenson Minority Vice Chairperson May 13, 2008 Chairperson Potter called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 1:34 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 Office Mike McCabe, Under Sheriff Dale Cunningham, CFO Major Snarey Human Resources Brenthy Johnston, An alyst April Bradshaw, Analyst Board of Commissioners Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, BOC Senior Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator Chairperson Potter led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegianc e. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 24, 2008 MINUTES Gregory moved to approve the Minutes of April 24, 2008 as printed. Supported by Gingell. 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 May 13, 2008 1. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – GY 2007 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Programs has awarded the Sheriff’s Office grant funding in the amount of $24,288 with a required 50% grant match of $12,144 for the grant yea r April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008. The grant provides reimbursement of costs for the purchase of approved bulletproof vests. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment and continuation of the program is contingent upon future levels of reimbursement funding. Gregory moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote . 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2008 MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Michigan Department of Natural Resources awarded Oakland County a grant in the amount of $247,840. Program funding of $230,000 is for reimbursement of Marine Safety operating expenses. Capital funding of $17,840 is for the purchase of one new jump boat , motor and trailer. There is a 25% County match, the funds are available in the Sheriff’s Department Budget. Acceptance of the grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment and continuation o f the program is contingent upon future levels of reimbursement funding. Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested re solution. Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – REQUEST TO CONTRACT WITH AMR CORRECTIONAL CONSULTING Ann Russell, Cor rections Administrator, is retiring effective August 1, 2008 and has formed AMR Correctional Consulting. The Sheriff is requesting a contract not to exceed $70,000 on an annual basis be approved hiring AMR to provide direction and assistance regarding eme rgency inmate releases, recommendations on reducing inmate length of stay and strategies to better manage inmate population. The Sheriff plans to delete the position of Corrections Administrator and use the Salary and Fringe Benefits to fund the contract and apply the remaining savings towards the 2009/2010 Budget task. Gershenson moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Gingell moved to Receive & File Items A – F. A. Prosecuting Attorney – FY 2009 Victim Rights Grant Application B. Sheriff – 2008 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant Application C. Sheriff’s Office – GY 2008 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Grant Application D. HAVEN-Safe Therapeutic Assault Response Team (START Program) January 1, 2008 – March 31, 2008 Report E. Prosecuting Attorney – FY 2009 Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant Application F. 52-1 Novi District Court FY 2009 SCAO Grant – Drug Court Grant Application Supported by Spector. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 May 13, 2008 OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:13 p.m. _______________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator _________________________________ Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee ap proval.