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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2009.01.13 - 36323Jeff Potter Chairperson Jim Runestad Majority Vice Chairperson Tim Burns Minority Vice Chairperson January 13, 2009 Chairperson Potter called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 1:36 p.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Potter, Jim Runestad , Tim Burns , Tom Middleton, David W. Potts, Shelley G. Taub, and Gary R. McGillivray COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Helaine Zack OTHERS PRESENT Public Services Michael Zehnder, Director Animal Control Lawrence Obrecht, Manager Joanie Toole, Sgt. Administration Sheriff’s Office Under Sheriff McCabe Major Robert Smith Emergency Response Tom Gordon, Administrator Gail Novak, Chief Circuit Court/Family Division Lisa Langton, Administrator 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. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2008 MINUTES Potts moved to approve the Minutes of December 2, 2008 as printed. Supported by Burns. 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 David W. Potts Shelley G. Taub Helaine Zack Gary R. McGillivray . PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2 January 13, 2009 SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF WAYNE AND THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND FOR WARRANT ENFORCEMENT PAROLE ABSCONDERS The Wayne County Sheriff has requested Oakland County to continue participation in the Parole Absconders Unit. Wayne County will provide funding in the amount of $75,000 to partially fund the continuation of one Deputy II position and a vehicle to adequately perform the required duties. The Sheriff is requesting distribution of $47,047 from the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Enhancement Account to fund the remaining portion of the estimated costs of $122,407 for the period of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009. Future level of services is contingent upon the level of funding associated with this contract. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resol ution. Supported by Burns Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack absent. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS - 2009 The City of Rochester Hills has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department to provide law enforcement services. The City has approved a propos ed amendment to the contract upgrading one Patrol Investigator to Detective Sergeant bringing the total number of Patrol Investigators to eleven and the number of Detective Sergeants to two, leavi ng the total number at sixty. Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested res olution. Supported by Taub . Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack absent. COUNTY EXECUTIVE-EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS-HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PLANNING 2008-2009 GRANT AGREEMENT The Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, Title III, requires the planning and provisions for community right-to-know on extremely hazardous substances in local communities. The Oakland County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) has been o rganized and meets minimum criteria in performing planning functions. The LEPC is eligible to receive a $9,000 grant for submittal of new and updated plans. A $1,800 required match will be used for PTNE staff salary to support the planning effort. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack absent. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVI CES/OAKLAND PET ADOPTION CENTER (OPAC)-MICHIGAN PET FUND ALLIANCE DONATION ACCEPTANCE The Oakland Pet Adoption Center has set a goal to develop the Oakland County Animal Shelter into a “No More Homeless Pet” adoption center by the end of 2010. The Michig an Pet Fund Alliance has donated $26,400 to the Adoption Center to offset costs for spay and neuter procedures, education, medications and related support activities. It is requested these funds be placed into the Oakland Pet Adoption Center “Legacy Fund”, a protected donation fund used exclusively for special projects and enhancements at the Oakland Pet Adoption Center. McGillivray moved approval of the attached suggested reso lution. Supported by Potts. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack absent. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 January 13, 2009 The Committee recessed at 2:15 to allow time for a Circuit Court representative to arrive. The Committee reconvened at 2:27. CIRCUIT COURT /CIVIL CRIMINAL – FY 2009 MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH COURT GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Michigan Mental Health Court grant program has awarded the 6th Circuit Court/Civil Criminal Division funding in the amount of $8,000 for the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009. There is no general fund obligation. This is a pilot program to provide mental health services to designated individuals in the Adult Drug Treatment Program. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Commissioner Potts questioned whethe r this grant was to provide mental health ser vices or, as indicated in the resolution, “drug testing supplies and general support”. The Department will investigate this issue and report to the Finance Committee on January 15 th. Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Zack absent. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Middleton moved to Receive & File Item A. A. Department of Public Services – Veterans’ Services Division FY 2007 Annual Report Supported by Taub. Commissioner Taub questioned the denial of Burial & Marker Expenses and will contact Veterans’ Services. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Potter presented the question of reopening negotiations with Genesee County regarding Oakland County resuming autopsy services. Due to current economic conditions this arrangement would be beneficial to both counties. The Committee agreed, suggesting Chairperson Potter discuss this matter with the Public Services Director, Mr. Zehnder. There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. ______________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator _____________________________________ Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.