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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2008.12.02 - 36318Jeff Potter Chairperson John A. Scott Majority Vice Chairperson Marcia Gershenson Minority Vice Chairperson December 2, 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: Jeff Potter, John A. Scott, Marcia Gershenson, Tom Middleton, Michael Gingell, David W. Potts, Tim Burns, and Karen Spector COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Vincent Gregory OTHERS PRESENT Sheriff’s Office Under Sheriff McCabe Dale Cunningham, CFO Fiscal Services Prentiss Malone , Analyst Bob Riegal, Analyst Emergency Response Tom Gordon, Administrator Gail Novak, Chief Community Corrections Barb Hankey, Manager Circuit Court/Family Court John Cooperrider, Business Administrator Rebecca Schnelz, Probate Court Administrator Pamela L. Davis, Circuit Court, Fa mily Court 52-1 District Court Patricia Crane, Probation Director Joyce A. Renfrew, Court Administrator Debby Bigger, Account Clerk 52-2 District Court Sharon Rupe, Administrator Human Resources Cathy Shallal, Manager Prosecutor Jessica Cooper, Prosecutor Elect Mary Larkin Information Technology Patricia Coates, CLEMIS MSU Extension Beverly Terry, County Extension Director Others Alan Harnish, Franklin Village Council member Board of Commissione rs Larry Doyle, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, BOC Senior Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator Chairperson Potter led the Committee in 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 December 2, 2008 APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 28, 2008 MINUTES Scott moved to approve the Minutes of October 28, 2008 as printed. Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None. Middleton moved to amend the agenda by adding Item 9A – Sheriff’s Office report on deer herd culling in Rochester Hills. Supported by Burns. Motion to amend the agenda carried on a voice vote. COUNTY EXECUTIVE – EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – ACCEPTANCE FOR 2007 SAFETY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PRO GRAM The State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County a grant of $320,420 for a MA -COM portable radio cache and for an enhancement to existing JPS interoperable multi tasking radio system which requires a twenty five percent match of $106,807 for a total program cost of $427,227. This communications system will enable all responders to communicate with each other. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Gingell moved approval of the attached suggested resol ution. Supported by Spector. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gregory absent. COUNTY EXECUTIVE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS – ACCEPTANCE FOR 2007 MICHIGAN CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM GRANT The State of Michigan has awarded Oakland Count y reimbursement for qualified expenses up to, but not exceeding $30,785 .14 for the period of October 1 , 2008 to December 1, 2009. The funds are to be used for training, planning, educational outreach, exercise and equipment for the Citizen Corps Program P artners of Community Emergency Response Teams, Medical Reserve Corps, Neighborhood Watch, Volunteer in Police Service and Fire Corps. The Michigan Department of State Policy Emergency Management Division will administer this grant. Acceptance of this gra nt does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested res olution. Supported by Gingell. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gregory absent. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TRANSITION EXPENSE As a result of the November 4, 2008 election, Oakland County will be served by a new Prosecuting Attorney, Jessica Cooper. It is in the best interest of the citizens of Oakland County that the transition of leadership occurs as efficiently as possible. To cover transition expenses an appropriation of $15,000 is being requested to begin assembling the personnel and materials necessary. Gingell moved approval of the attached suggested re solution and to refer it directly to the Finance Committee. Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gregory absent. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 December 2, 2008 MR # 08253 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – APPOINT COMMISSIONER TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY MSU EXTENSION ADVISORY CO UNCIL In 1912 The Michigan Legislature authorized county boards of supervisors to appropriate funds and levy taxes to further teaching and demonstration of university research through a local network of Extension professionals. The MSU Extension staff helps residents better understand their environment, make the best use of their resources and enhance the quality of their life. The Oakland County MSU Extension has created an Advisory Council composed of interested citizens and stakeholders and has reques ted that a member of the Board of Commissioners be appointed to its Advisory Council. This resolution authorizes the Chairperson the Board of Commissioners to appoint a Commissioner to the MSU Extension Advisory Council. The appointment is to be consisten t with the term of office of the Commissioner. Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested reso lution. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gregory absent. CIRCUIT COURT – FY 2009 JUVENILE AND ADULT DRUG COUR T COMBINED GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Circuit Court applied for two grants with the State Court Administrative Office, Michigan Drug Court Grant Program for the period of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009. The Adult and Juvenile Drug Court SCAO grant awards total $130,000 plus, PA 511 Community Corrections in -kind support of $100,000, General Fund in-kind support of $58,162, and a one time appropriation from the Drug Forfeiture fund of $19,212. The Court intends to continue the drug courts to deal wit h the problems of increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs, and the increase in jail days ordered. Continuation of the positions associated with this grant is contingent upon continuation of state funding and receipt of additional funding sources. Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spector. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gregory absent. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVI SION – FY 2009 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GRANT ACCEPTANCE The MDOC has awarded Oakland County a 2008/2009 Community Corrections grant in the amount of $3,706,849. The Plan outlines local goals, objectives and priorities to decrease prison admissions and increase utilization of community -based sanctions and services for non -violent offenders. The grant funds will not cover all of the salaries previously covered. It is requested four vacant positions be deleted, there is no impact on personn el. The future level of services, including personnel (except the portion of Pretrial Services currently funded by the General Fund/General Purpose Fund) will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the State. Gershenson moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spector. Motion carried unanimously on a rol l call vote with Gregory absent . PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 December 2, 2008 SHERIFF, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2009 OAKLA ND COUNTY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM (NET) GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Michigan Department of Community Health has awarded the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney grant funding for the Narcotics Enforcement Team in the amount of $307,366, the State share is $153,68 3, the County grant match is $153,683. The balance of $327,688 will be transferred from the Sheriff’s and Prosecutor’s Drug Forfeiture accounts for a total program cost of $635,054. One SR Deputy II and one Office Assistant II positions will be deleted f rom the Sheriff’s Office. The Net Program is a multi -law enforcement agency effort. Continuation of this program, including positions, is contingent upon continued grant and Drug Forfeiture Account funding. Middleton moved approval of the attached sugg ested resolution. Supported by Gingell . Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gregory absent. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2008 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE The United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded Oakland County grant funding in the amount of $4,133 with a required 50% grant match of $4,133 for a total of $8,256 providing for reimbursement of costs expended for bulletproof vests for deputies. 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. Potts moved approval of the attached suggested res olution. Supported by Spector. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gregory absent . SHERIFF’S OFFICE – LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FOR 2009 The Sheriff’s Office and Parks & Recreation Commission have negotiated a contract for law enforcement services. The rates are consistent with the rates established by the Board of Commissioners for the local units of government for 2009. Scott moved approval of the attached suggested resolution and to refer it directly to the Finance Committee. Supported by Gingell. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gregory absent. SHERIFF’S OFFICE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON DEER HERD CULLING IN ROCHESTER HILLS The City of Rochester Hills (32 square miles) has led the State in the number of car/deer crashes for several years. Last year there were 217 car/deer accidents. The Sheriff’s Office offered the assistance of the Special Response Team snipers for a controlled culling of the deer herd. There will be no additional cost to the Sheriff or City. The procedure will take place at night usin g scopes and silencers to minimize any disruption for the public and be humane as possible for the deer. The deer meat will be processed for free and donated to homeless shelters. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 5 December 2, 2008 52-1 DISTRICT COURT – FY 2009 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM – MICHIGAN STATE COURT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (SCAO) GRANT ACCEPTANCE The 52-1 District Court (Novi) has been awarded program funding in the amount of $77,100 consisting of $5,000 from SCAO plus $72,100 in -kind support from the general fund with no required cash match. The Drug Court deals with problems of increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs and an increase in jail days ordered. The grant award of $5,000 funds Ignition Interlock installation and travel expenses. Continuation of this grant program is contingent upon continuation of State funding. Gershenson moved approval of the attached suggested r esolution and correcting the title to read: 52-1 DISTRICT COURT – FY 2009 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM – MICHIGAN STATE COURT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (SCAO) GRANT ACCEPTANCE. Supported by Potts . Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gregory absent. 52-2 DISTRICT COURT – FY 2009 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM – MICHIGAN STATE COURT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (SCAO) GRANT ACCEPTANCE The 52-2 District Court (Clarkston) has been awarded program funding in the amount of $97,811 consisting of $25,000 from SCAO plus $72,811 of required general fund matching dollars. The Drug Court deals with problems of increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs and an increase in jail days ordered. Continuation of the position associated with this grant is contingent upon continuation of State funding. Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Potts. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gregory absent. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Gingell moved to Receive & File Items A – F. A. Department of Justice – Rejection of Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grant Application B. Department of Justice – Rejection of JAWS Grant Application C. County Executive – Emergency Respo nse and Preparedness – 2009/2009 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Application D. HAVEN – Safe Therapeutic Assaul t Response Team Report October 1, 2007 Through September 30, 2008 E. Sheriff’s Office – CY 2009 Marine Safety Program Grant Application F. Circuit Court/General Jurisdiction – FY 2009 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Application Supported by Middleton . Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m. ___________________________________ ______________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.