HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2008.10.28 - 36309Jeff Potter
Chairperson
John A. Scott
Majority Vice Chairperson
Marcia Gershenson
Minority Vice Chairperson
October 28, 2008
Vice Chairperson Scott 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:
John A. Scott, Marcia Gershenson, Tom Middleton, Tim Burns, and Karen Spector
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Jeff Potter, Michael Ging ell, David W. Potts, Vincent Gregory
OTHERS PRESENT
Sheriff’s Office Under Sheriff McCabe
Dale Cunningham, CFO
Sgt. Ofiara
Information Technology Marge Bozarth
Fiscal Services Prentiss Malone, Analyst
Bob Riegal, Analyst
Emergency Response Tom Gordon, Administrator
Gail Novak, Chief
Brandon Lewis, Business Analyst
Community Corrections Barb Hankey, Manager
Friend of the Court Suzanne Hollyer
Board of Commissione rs Harvey Wedell, BOC Senior Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
Vice Chairperson Scott led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 14, 2008 MINUTES
Spector moved to approve the Minutes of October 14, 2008 as printed. Supported by Middleton.
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
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COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – USER NOTICE AND WARNING, AND LICENSE AND USE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE C*ST AR DATABASE BY WATERFORD 51 ST, NOVI
52-1 AND CLARKSTON 52-2 DISTRICT COURTS
Community Corrections and Information Technology have created the C*Star database to track information
on offenders who enter programs operated or paid for by the Community Correc tions Division. This
information may include program enrollment, participation, client/offender progress, demographics and
criminal history information considered confidential and restricted by law. The sharing of this information is
useful to criminal justice agencies improving public safety and the effectiveness of criminal justice
programs. This resolution establishes a policy to access this information by the Waterford 51 st, Novi 52-1
and Clarkston 52 -2 District Courts.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gershenson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absent.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – ACCEPTANCE FOR 2006
STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM – AMENDMENT 1
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted MR #06246 accepting a 2006 State Homeland
Security Grant in the amount of $18,557,393 to serve as fiduciary agent for Region 2, which includes, but is
not limited to the City of Detroit and Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne
Counties.
The City of Detroit has refused to sign the required Interlocal Agreement. The City of Detroit has entered
into an agreement with the Michigan State Police Emergency M anagement Division to administer all funds
allocated to them by the Region 2 Homeland Security Board. The Grant award to Oakland County serving
as regional fiduciary will be reduced to $16,547,369. Due to the late receipt of the amendment from the
State the Agreement has been signed by the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioner s prior to
completion of the Board of Commissioners’ Grant Procedures. All positions and other program costs
associated with this grant are contingent upon continuation of grant fund ing.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested res olution. Supported by Spector.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absent.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – ACCEPTANCE FOR 2007
FEMA STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM – MONROE COUNTY FIDUCIARY
The State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County, as fiduciary for Monroe County, reimbursement for
qualified expenses up to, but not exceeding $196,241.95 for the State Homel and Security Program;
$159,552.86 for the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program; and $522,956.84 for the Urban Area
Security Initiative for a total of $878,751.65 during the period of July 1, 2007 through March 31, 2010. Due
to the late receipt of the amendment from the State the Agreement has been signed by the Chairperson of
the Board of Commissioners prior to completion of the Board of Commissioners’ Grant Procedures. All
positions and other program costs associated with this grant are contingen t upon continuation of grant
funding.
Gershenson moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spector.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absent.
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – ACCEPTANCE FOR 2007
FEMA STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM – REGIONAL FIDUCIARY
The State has awarded a 2007 Homeland Security Grant to Region 2 which includes, but is not limited to
the following political subdivisions: City of Detroit and Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw
and Wayne Counties. The Region 2 Planning Board has selected Oakland County to serve as fiduciary
and subgrantee for the region al portion of the 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program. The Urban Area
Security Initiative award is $1,800,816.7 5. Oakland County has been allocated $244,019.75 for
Management and Administrative expen ses to cover the period of July 1, 2007 through March 31, 2010.
Due to the late receipt of the amendment from the State the Agreement has been signed by the
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioner s prior to completion of the Board of Commissioners’ Grant
Procedures. All positions and other program costs as sociated with this grant are contingent upon
continuation of grant funding.
Gershenson moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absent.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – ACCEPTANCE FOR 2007
FEMA STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM – OAKLAND COUNTY
The State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County reimbursement for qualified expenses up to, but not
exceeding $643,486.07 for the State Homeland Security Program; $523,180.93 for the Law Enforcement
Terrorism Prevention Program; and $`1,145,037.91 for the Urban Area Security Initiative for a total of
$2,311,704.61 during the period of July 1, 2007 through March 3 1, 2010. Due to the late receipt of the
amendment from the State the Agreement has been signed by the Chairperson of the Board of
Commissioners prior to completion of the Board of Commissioners’ Grant Procedures. All positions and
other program costs associated with this grant are contingent upon continuation of grant funding.
Spector moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absen t.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – DISPOSITION OF K-9 DOG
Rocko has faithfully served the County of Oakland in his role as a K -9 dog for almost 9 years and is nearing
retirement age. Because of the unique circumstances surrounding Rocko’s training and role as a K-9 dog,
he has little, if any, fair market value. In recognition of Rocko’s faithful service to the County and
undeniable bond that has developed between Rocko and his handler, Deputy Sherry Locher, the Sheriff
recommends that Rocko be sold to Deputy Locher for a nominal sum.
Burns moved approval of the attached suggested re solution. Supported by Gershenson.
Motion carried unanimously on a rol l call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absent .
SHERIFF’S OFFICE - ADDITION OF K-9 DOG AND DONATION OF $5,000 FROM MILK BONE
CORPORATION
Deputy Locher’s current K -9, Rocko, is retiring and she has agreed to continue in her capacity as a K -9
handler. The Sheriff would like to use forfeiture funds to purchase a replacement dog. Yeager, a fully
trained K-9, is available at a cost of $6,500. The Milk Bone Corporation has donated $5,000 for this
purchase and the Sheriff is requesting $1,500 from forfeiture funds to complete the purchase of Yeager.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolu tion. Supported by Spector.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absent.
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE – GRANT YEAR 2008 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE P ROGRAM
(SCAAP) REIMBURSEMENT GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded Oakland County
expenditure reimbursement funding in the amount of $70,412 for its State Criminal Alien Assistance
Program. The funding is reimbursement of Corrections Officers salaries (based on a prescribed formula)
for those officers directly involved in the care and maintenance of alien inmates housed in the Oakland
County Jail. The reimbursement covers the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, no county match
is required. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Continuation
of the program is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested res olution. Supported by Spector.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absent .
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
CONTRACT RATES AND CONTRACT APPROVAL – JANUARY 1, 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2009
The Sheriff’s Office enters into contracts with townships, villages and cities for th e purpose of providing
Sheriff patrol services. New contact rates have been developed for the 12 -month period commencing
January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 as set forth in the resolution. The Chairperson of the Board
and Sheriff are to sign agreements for law enforcement services with eleven townships and the City of
Rochester Hills using these established rates.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gershenson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absent.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT
OVERTIME RATES - JANUARY 1, 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009
The Sheriff’s Office enters into contractual agreements with various communities and organizations for the
purpose of providing deputies for traffic and security assignments for various activities an d events. The
Sheriff’s Office will provide assistance based on the availability of officers at the overtime rates established
in this resolution and will invoice the requesting agency. These rates have been established for the period
January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spector.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absent.
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – PALM SCAN ELECTRONIC CAPTURE DEVICE GRANT
ACCEPTANCE – COPS I
The Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of CLEMIS of Oakla nd County and other participating law enforcement
agencies, requested to implement a program to replace obsolete Live Scan fingerprint capture units with
Palm Scan electronic capture devices. The U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services has awarded Oakland County $222,134 for this purpose. Acceptance of this grant does
not obligate the County to any future commitment. No county match is required.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gershenson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absent.
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OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – PALM SCAN ELECTRONIC CAPTURE DEVICE GRANT
ACCEPTANCE – COPS II
The Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of CLEMIS, and other participating law enforcement agencies, request ed to
implement a program to replace obsolete Live Scan Fingerprint capture units with Palm Scan electronic
capture devises in four substations. The U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services has awarded Oakland County $648,163 for this purpose. Acceptance o f this grant does
not obligate the County to any future commitment. No county match is required.
Spector moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absent.
CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT – 2009 ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The State Court Administrative Office has awarded the Friend of the Court grant funding in the amount of
$24,621 for the period of October `1, 2008 through September 30, 2009. The grant is for services to be
performed in conjunction with HAVEN which facilitates parenting time for certain cases as determined by
the Court. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
Gershenson moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spector.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter, Gingell, Potts and Gregory absent.
FRIEND OF THE COURT PRESENTATION
Suzanne Hollyer explained the rol e of the Friend of the Court. The Friend of the Court was establis hed
approximately 100 years ago, originally limited to enforcing child support orders. In the 1970’s the federal
government became involved and began funding the program as a way to recoup public assistance given
to families. Currently the Friend of the Court is exploring the possibility of making changes in unfunded
mandates with Michigan legislators. Performance of the Friend of the Court is measured against goals set
in five categories by the state and federal government; support order percent, paternity percent, current
support, arrears percentage and cost effectiveness. Oakland County collects $13 for every $1 cost to the
government.
A copy of the power point presentation was distrib uted to committee members.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.