HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2009.11.03 - 36398Jeff Potter
Chairperson
Jim Runestad
Majority Vice Chairperson
Tim Burns
Minority Vice Chairperson
November 3, 2009
Vice Chairperson Runestad 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:
Jeff Potter, Jim Runestad, Tim Burns, Tom Middleton, David W. Potts, Shelley G. Taub, and
Helaine Zack
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Gary R. McGillivray
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Sheriff’s Office Under Sheriff McCabe
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Ann Russell, Corrections Administrator
Human Resources Brenthy Johnston, Analyst
Circuit Court John Cooperrider, Court Business Administrator
Probate Court Rebecca Schnelz, Probate Administrator
Friend of the Court Suzanne Hollyer
52-1 District Court Joyce A. Renfrow, Court Administrator
Patricia Crane, Probation
52-2 District Court Sharon Rupe, Administrator
52-3 District Court Renee Gillert, Administrator
Fiscal Services Bob Riegal, Analyst
FOC-CAC Dave Taylor, Chairman
Jeff Swanberg
Elise Finch-Sophiea
Dr. Patricia Armstrong
Board of Commissione rs Larry Doyle, Administrative Director
Sheryl Mitchell, BOC Sr. Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
Vice Chairperson Runestad led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF October 20, 2009 MINUTES
Middleton moved approval of the October 20, 2009 Minutes as written. Supported by Potts.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2009 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Programs , has awarded the Sheriff’s Office
grant funding in the amount of $7,047 with a required 50% grant match of $7,047. This grant allows
reimbursement of costs i ncurred by the Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of approved bulletproof vests for
deputies.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter and McGillivray absent.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – GRANT YEAR 2009 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(SCAAP) REIMBURSEMENT GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded Oakland County
expenditure reimbursement funding in the amou nt of $72,448 for its State Criminal Alien Assistance
Program. 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 Oaklan d County
Jail. No County match is required. Reimbursement period covers July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter and McGillivray absent.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2009 – 2012 EXPANDED JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT FOR INMATES
(JAWS) BYRNE JAG STIMULUS GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan Department of Community Health has awarded the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department
grant funding in the amount of $681,648 for the period of July 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012. This
award expands the existing post -booking jail diversion program (JAWS) to the female jail population
experiencing addiction problems; and will include treatment readines s services, coordination with the
Courts for a community re-integration plan diverting them from jail and 90 days of follow -up services. The
award provides for the creation of two SR 1,000 hours per year PTNE Inmate Substance Abuse Technician
positions in the Sheriff’s Office/Corrective Services Division/Inmate Program Services Unit; continuation of
one GF/GP FTE Inmate Caseworker. In addition CMHA agrees to continue partial funding in the amount of
$64,468 for one GF/GP full-time Inmate Caseworker assign ed to Inmate Program Services. Continuation
of this program and positions are contingent upon continued reimbursement funding.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolu tion. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter and McGillivray absent.
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OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - 2009 COPS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Sheriff’s Office and CLEMIS have received federal funding o f $625,000 from the U.S. Department of
Justice for the period March 11, 2009 through March 20, 2012. These funds will provide remote access
wireless biometric identification devices allowing officers to capture fingerprint or mug shot images and
transmit them electronically to the Automated Fingerprint identification System where it is analyzed for a
match with a record on file. These devices will significantly reduce the amount of time they wait for an
identification response.
Taub moved approval of the attached sugges ted resolution. Supported by B urns.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter and McGillivray absent.
CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT – 2010 ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The State Court Administrative Offi ce (SCAO) has awarded the Friend of the Court grant funding in the
amount of $21,500 for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. These funds are f or
services to be performed by HAVEN in facilitating parenting time for certain cases as de termined by the
Court. Continuation of this program is contingent upon the continuation of State funding.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter and McGillivray absent.
PROBATE COURT/SHERIFF’S OFFICE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERACTIVE VIDEO
HEARING PILOT PROGRAM
In a continuing effort to utilize Oak Video technology the Probate Court, Sheriff’s Office and Information
Technology have worked together in developing a proposed video hearing pilot program. Currently the
Sheriff’s Office is required to transport patients from the Forensic Center to the Probate Cou rt and if
necessary house them in the Oakland County Jail temporarily. This pilot program wi ll allow the patient to
remain at the Forensic Center for mental health commitment hearings. However the assigned Defense
Attorney fees will increase, plus mileage, as they will be required to travel to the Forensic Center once a
week. The Probate Court requests $15,000 for attorney fees and their mileage to represent patients at the
Forensic Center. The resolution requests approval of this Interactive Video hearing pilot program for a
period of one year.
Middleton moved approval of the attached sugg ested resolution. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McGillivray absent. Burns recused himself.
52-2 DISTRICT COURT – FY 2010 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM – MICHIGAN STATE COURT
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (SCAO) GRANT ACCEPT ANCE
The State Court Administrative Office Michigan Drug Court Grant Program has awarded the 52 -2 District
Court $14,000, for a total program funding of $47,415. The drug court was instituted to deal with the
problems of increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs and an
increase in jail days ordered. The Court proposes to delete on FTE SR Probation Officer II position ; create
two GF/GP PTNE 1,000 per year Probation Officer I positions to assist the Probation Unit, the costs of
these positions will be offset by Assessment Fees and Drug Court Treatment Fee revenue. In addition one
GF/GP FTE Senior Probation position will be partially reimbursed by the SCAO grant effective November 5,
2009 through September 30, 2010. Continuation of the program and staffing associated with this grant are
contingent upon continuation of State funding and receipt of additional funding sources.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McGillivray absent.
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52-1 DISTRICT COURT – FY 2010 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM – MICHIGAN STATE COURT
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (SCAO) GRANT ACCEP TANCE
The 52-1 District Court requested program funding in the amount of $86,540 of which $4,200 in grant
funding was received from the State Court Administrative Office, Michigan Drug Court, plus $76,310 in -kind
support from the general fund with no requ ired cash match. The Drug Court deals with the 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 $4,200 funds Ignition Interlock installation and travel expenses.
Continuation of this grant program is contingent upon continuation of State funding. Acceptance of this
grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported b y Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McGillivray absent.
52-3 DISTRICT COURT – FY 2010 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT PROGRAM – MICHIGAN STATE COURT
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (SCAO) GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The 52-3 District Court requested tota l program funding in the amount of $137,258 from the State Court
Administrative Office, Michigan Drug Court Grant Program. $113,188 was awarded consisting of $17,000
in grant funding and $96,188 in -kind support from the general fund. The Drug Court deals with the
problems of increasing recidivism, increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs, rising systems costs, and an
increase in jail days ordered. Continuation of this grant program is contingent upon continuation of State
funding. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Potts.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter and McGillivray absent.
CIRCUIT COURT – FY 2010 JUVENILE AND ADULT DRUG COURT COMBINED SCAO GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
The Circuit applied for two grants with the State Court Administrative Office, Michigan Drug Court Grant
Program for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. The Juvenile Grant award is
$29,250. The Adult Drug Court grant award is $35,000. All SCAO funding is limited to Drug Court
participants as of September 30, 2009. The Drug Courts deal with the problems of increasing recidivism,
increasing use of alcohol and illegal drugs , rising systems costs and the increase of jail days ordered.
These awards provide funding for drug testing supplies and kits, contractual services for individual and
family treatment and transitional housing. Four positions are partially funded by the g rants. Continuation of
the positions associated with these grants is contingent upon continuation of state funding and receipt of
additional funding sources. Acceptance does not obligate the County to any future commitment.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Middleton.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Potter and McGillivray absent.
Chairperson Potter assumed the Chair at 2:40 p.m.
FRIEND OF THE COURT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Citizens Advisory Committee presented and described a “Family Conflict Resolution Model” they
developed after studying a program instituted in New York State.
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OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Taub requested information from the Sheriff regarding the State budget cuts in relation to
reimbursement from the State for felons diverted to the County Jail. At this time this cut would create an
$800,000 deficit for the Sheriff. Several avenues of ac tion are being considered.
Commissioner Burns noted an issue regarding the Troy Police Department’s non -participation in a County
program was mentioned and requested information concerning this topic be directed to him for discussion
with the Chief of Police.
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval