HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2010.01.12 - 36412Jeff Potter
Chairperson
Jim Runestad
Majority Vice Chairperson
Tim Burns
Minority Vice Chairperson
January 12, 2010
Chairperson Potter 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, Helaine
Zack and Gary R. McGillivray
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Sheriff’s Office Under Sheriff McCabe
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Human Resources Brenthy Johnston, Analyst
Community Corrections Barb Hankey, Manager
Medical Examiner Robert Gerds, Administrator
Board of Commissione rs Larry Doyle, Administrative Director
Harvey Wedell, BOC Sr. Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
Chairperson Potter led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF December 1, 2009 MINUTES
Middleton moved approval of the December 1, 2009 Minu tes as written. Supported by McGillivray.
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
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January 12, 2010
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION FY – 2010
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GRANT A CCEPTANCE
The Michigan Department of Corrections has awarded Oakland County a grant in the amount of $3,793,536
to decrease prison admissions and i ncrease utilization of community-based sanctions and services for non-
violent offenders. The State will retain control of $2,110,841 to cover residential service contracts and will
be able to allocate the funds between counties if necessary . The remaining $1,682,695 of grant funds
affects 23 positions in the Community Corrections or Sheriff’s Office . No County match is required.
Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment of service, including
personnel (except the p ortion of Pretrial Services positions currently funded by the General Fund/General
Purpose Fund) is contingent on continued future levels of grant funding.
Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND, 2010
The Charter Township of Highland has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff to provide law
enforcement services. The Charter Township of Highland has approved a proposed amendment to the
contract adding one Patrol Investigator, bringing the number of Patrol Investigators to three and the total
number of contracted deputies to nineteen. Further that one semi-marked patrol vehicle with radio and
MDC be added to the county fleet.
Runestad moved approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Middleton moved the above mentioned resolution be referred directly to the Human Resources and
Finance Committees. Supported by Taub.
Motion to refer carried on a voice vote.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE - 2010
The Charter Township of Independence has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff to provide law
enforcement services. The Charter Township of Independence has approved an amendment to the contract
adding two Patrol Investigators bringing the number of Patrol Investigators to seven and the total number
of contracted deputies to twenty -eight. Further that two semi-marked patrol vehicles, with MDC and radio,
be added to the county fleet.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supporte d by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Middleton moved the above mentioned resolution be referred directly to the Human Resources and
Finance Committees. Supported by Taub.
Motion to refer carried on a voice vote.
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JANUARY 12, 2010
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2010 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE (OR V) SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
The State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources , has awarded the Sheriff’s Office Marine Safety
Unit $9,525 for the Off-Road Vehicle Safety Education Program. No county match or additional positions
are required. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the county to any future commitment.
Continuation of the program is contingent upon future levels of rei mbursement funds.
McGillivray moved approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Runestad.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC SERVICES/MEDICAL EXAMINER -CONTRACT TO PROVIDE TOXICOLOGY SERVICES TO
BAY COUNTY AND TUSCO LA COUNTY
The Michigan Counties of Bay and Tuscola have requested that the County of Oakland provide toxicology
services of the Oakland County Medical Examiner. Corporation Counsel has reviewed and approved the
contract language which includes Scope of S ervices, Fee Schedule, Compensation to Oakland County for
services performed and guaranteed compliance by the Oakland County Medical Examiner with all
applicable Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. This resolution approves an d
authorizes an Interlocal agreement between the Counties of Bay and Tuscola and the County of Oakland.
Middleton moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Runestad.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
McGillivray moved to Receive & File Items A - C. Supported by Middleton.
A. Friend of the Court Advisory Committee Minutes 9/21/09
B. Friend of the Court Advisory Committee Minutes 10/12/09
C. Sheriff’s Office/Prosecuting Attorney – FY 2010 Narcotics E nforcement Team (NET ) Grant
Application
Commissioner Middleton pointed out a typographical error on the Agenda, Items A & B refer to the
“Friend of the County Advisory Committee” and should be Friend of the Court Advisory Committee.
Motion to Receive & File carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:10 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