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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2008.07.08 - 36275Jeff Potter Chairperson John A. Scott Majority Vice Chairperson Marcia Gershenson Minority Vice Chairperson July 8, 2008 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 : Potter Jeff Potter, John A. Scott, Marcia Gershenson, Tom Middleton, David W. Potts, Vincent Gregory, Tim Burns, and Karen Spector COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Michael Gingell OTHERS PRESENT Sheriff’s Office Mike McCabe, Under Sheriff Dale Cunningham, CFO Janet Whitefield, Contract Coordinator Human Resources Brenthy Johnston, Analyst Emergency Response & Preparedness Gail Novak, Chief Tricia Smith, Emergency Management Coordinator Circuit Court Marcia Travis, Operations Analyst Community Corrections Barb Hankey, Manager Board of Commissioners Commissioner Woodward, District #18 Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, BOC Senior Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator Chairperson Potter led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 13, 2008 MINUTES Spector moved to approve the Minutes o f May 13, 2008 as printed. Supported by Scott. 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 July 8, 2008 Chairperson Potter announced Ite m #13 Sheriff’s Office Marine Division presentation has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. Chairperson Potter will invite the Oakland County Intermediate School District to make a presentation, as requested by Commissioners, on the subject of bullyin g. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT THE MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL – 2008 SEASON The Michigan Renaissance Festival, operator of a summer theatre facility in Groveland Township, has requested the Oakland County Sheriff to sup ply deputies for law enforcement services for the 2008 season. The County will be reimbursed for such services at the hourly overtime rates for the 2008 season. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton and Gingell absent. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 43 RD DISTRICT COURT – HAZEL PARK FOR 2009/2010/2011 The 43rd District Court, Hazel Park, is requesting the continuation of two PTNE Deputy II positions to provide the ability to quickly respond to and control situations at the Court minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff. Burns moved approval of the attached suggested re solution. Supported by Potts. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton and Gingell absent. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 43 RD DISTRICT COURT – MADISON HEIGHTS FOR 2009/2010/2011 The 43rd District Court, Madison Heights, is reque sting the continuation of two PTNE Deputy II positions to provide the ability to quickly respond to and control situations at the Court minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff. Burns moved approval of the attached suggested res olution. Supported by Gregory. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton and Gingell absent. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 47th DISTRICT COURT – FARMINGTON FOR 2009/2010/2011 The 47th District Court, Farming ton, is requesting the continuation of three PTNE Deputy II positions to provide the ability to quickly respond to and control situations at the Court minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff. Potts moved approval of the attached s uggested resolution. Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton and Gingell absent. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 July 8, 2008 SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CONTRACT FOR COURT SECURITY AT THE 48th DISTRICT COURT – BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR 2009/2010/2011 The 48th District Court, Bloomfield Township, is requesting the continuation of three PTNE Deputy II positions to provide the ability to quickly respond to and control situations at the Court minimizing the risk to both the public and District Court staff. Spector moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Middleton and Gingell absent. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – EXPIRATION OF THE SOUTHFIELD DETENTION FACILITY AGREEMENT In March 1979 an agreement between the City of Southfield and the County of Oakland was authorized wherein the County would operate Southfield’s Detention Facility in the City’s safety building. The m ost recent agreement terminated on June 30, 2008. The City and County have been negotiating a renewal of this agreement but have not come to terms. The Sheriff is being requested to reduce his budget by $859,700 for 2009; the expiration of this agreement will reduce the Sheriff’s budget by over $1 million for 2009. The Sheriff has given 90 days notification to the City of Southfield for ca ncellation of this agreement. The Sheriff has enough vacancies to avoid any person nel layoffs and requests one Sergeant position, five D eputy II positions, twelve Deputy I positions and one Office Assistant position be deleted in the Southfield Detention Facility Unit, Corrective Services -Satellite Facilities Division, Sheriff Department. Potts moved approval of the a ttached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott. Commissioner Gregory commented that the Southfield City Council is not happy with the manner in which this agreement was terminated. Motion failed on a roll call vote: Potter and Burns – yes Scott, Gershenson, Middleton, Potts, Gregory and Spector – no Gingell – absent Commissioner Middleton moved to reconsider the vote. Supported by Potter. Motion to reconsider failed on a roll call vote: Potter, Scott and Middleton – yes Gershenson, Potts, Gregory, Burns and Spector – no Gingell – absent PUBLIC SERVICES SHERIFF DEPARTMENT -DISCONTINUATION OF INMATE ZERO TOLERANCE/TREATMENT PROGRAM AND DELETION OF POSITIONS IN THE CORRECTIVE SERVICES-DETENTION FACILITIES DIVISION The Zero Tolerance/Treatment Program provides substance abuse services within the corrections system consisting of assessments, Alcoholic Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous Services, Chemical Dependency classes and relapse prevention services. Discontinuation of this program and deletion of positions will reduce the Sheriff’s budget by over $250,000 for FY 2009. The resolution deletes the Zero Tolerance/Treatment Program, the five positions associated with the program and requests the creation of one PTNE Office Assistant position, th e cost of which is covered by the deletion of the other positions. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 July 8, 2008 PUBLIC SERVICES SHERIFF DEPARTMENT -DISCONTINUATION OF INMATE ZERO TOLERANCE/TREATMENT PROGRAM AND DELETION OF POSITIONS IN THE CORREC TIVE SERVICES-DETENTION FACILITIES DIVISION (Continued) The Community Corrections Division has a similar program, Step Forward; eligible individuals will be referred to Community Corrections where they will receive counseling, drug testing , etc. Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Potter. Motion failed on a roll call vote: Potter, Scott, Middleton and Potts – yes Gershenson, Gregory, Burns and Spector – no Gingell - absent SHERIFF’S OFFICE/PROSECUTOR’S OFFIC E/CIRCUIT COURT/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – FISCAL YEAR 2008 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND GRANT APPLICATION The Sheriff’s Office, Prosecutor’s Office, Circuit Court, Community Corrections Division, the City of Southfield and City of Pontiac wish to apply to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs for funding under the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2011 in the amount of $98,869. Oakland Count y will receive $17,823, the City of Pontiac will receive $44,058 and the City of Southfield will receive $36,988. No local match is required. Gregory moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Potts. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND APPLICATION FOR FY 2009 This Program is targe ted to divert non-violent offenders from prison into local jail or sentencing alternatives. The application requests $4,198,092 from the State Office of Community Corrections for the purpose of continuing programs contained within the Office of Community Corrections FY 09 grant application for offenders who meet PA 511 eligibility. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent. COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION – CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS The City of Madison Heights has approved an agreement with the County for the purchase of one tornado warning siren. Consistent with county policy the city wil l pay 75% of the cost ($17,250) and the county will pay 25% ($5,750) of the cost. The county will retain ownership of the siren and be responsible for maintenance and electrical costs. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supporte d by Burns. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 5 July 8, 2008 COUNTY EXECUTIVE -EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS -SARA TITLE III DATA ANALYSIS 2008-2010 GRANT AGREEMENT Congress passed the Emergency Planning and Community Right -To-Know ACT, also known as SARA Title III to help increase the public’s knowledge and access to information on the presence of hazardous substances in their community. Oakland County is one of 97 districts in the State of Michigan meeting the minimum criteria in performing planning functions and will work with the MDEQ to analyze Emergency Hazardous Chemical Inventory (TIER II) information to provide to the Michigan Department of State Police, U.S. EPA Regi on 5 and local fire departments in Oakland County. Oakland County is eligible to receive $10,800 to purchase a one time license for the TIER II MANAGER Tm online reporting program used by MDEQ for the collection of data. Oakland County will participate i n this project for a minimum of three years at a cost of $1,080 (max) per year. Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spector. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gingell absent. MR #08122 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – OAKLAND COUNTY COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY’S ANNUAL SALARY INCREASE Pursuant to the Michigan Constitution of 1963 in Article I, Section 20, an indigent person, charged with a crime is, “…to have the assistance of counsel, for his or her def ense “ and “to have such reasonable assistance as may be necessary to perfect and prosecute an appeal”. From 2000 to 2007 Oakland County court appointed attorneys have not received an increase in fees. This resolution will match the general salary increase of Oakland County employees for Oakland County Circuit Court and Family Court appointed attorneys. Potts moved the Public Services Committee Report to the full Board with the recommendation MR #08122 be adopted. Supported by Burns. Motion carried on a roll call vote: Potter, Scott, Gershenson, Potts, Gregory, Burns and Spector - yes Middleton - no Gingell - absent. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Middleton moved to Receive & File Items A – K. A. Circuit Court/General Jurisdiction – FY 2009 Michigan Drug Cou rt Grant Program Through the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO)Adult – Drug Court Grant Application B. Circuit Court/Family Division – FY 2009 Michigan Drug Court (SCAO) Juvenile Drug Court Grant – Application C. 52-2 Clarkston District Court, FY 2009 SCA O Grant – Drug Court Grant Application D. Sheriff’s Office – FY 2009 Jail Alliance With Support for Inmates With Co-occurring Disorders (JAWS) Grant Application Per the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program E. Sheriff’s Office, Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant (ATPA) – FY 2009 Grant Application F. Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney – FY 2009 Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) Grant Application G. Sheriff’s Office – FY 2008 COPS Technology Program Grant Application H. Memo – May 18, 2008 – Radio Project – Financial Status/Issues Based On March 31, 2008 Finance Balances – Bob Daddow I. Sheriff’s Office – COPS FY 2008 Technology Program II Grant Application PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 6 July 8, 2008 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (Continued) J. Circuit Court/General Jurisdiction -FY 2009 Oakland County Bar Foundation Grant K. Sheriff’s Office – GY 2008/2009 Post-Book Jail Diversion Program -Jail Alliance with Support (JAWS) Expansion Bureau of Justice Assistance Initial Grant Application Supported by Gregory. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:55 p.m. _______________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Commi ttee Coordinator _________________________________ Lawrence M. Doyle, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.