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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2010.02.23 - 36423Jeff Potter Chairperson Jim Runestad Majority Vice Chairperson Tim Burns Minority Vice Chairperson February 23, 2010 Chairperson Potter called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 1:33 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 Dale Cunningham, Business Manager Robert W. Smith, Major Mark Newman, Captain Kent Gardner, Lab Director Human Resources Brenthy Johnston, Analyst Community Corrections Robert Gatt, Chief Prosecutor’s Office Terri Meiers, Financial Coordinator 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 JANUARY 12, 2010 MINUTES Taub moved approval of the January 12, 2010 Minutes 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 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2 February 23 , 2010 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – USER NOTICE AND WARNING , AND LICENSE AND USE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE C*STAR DATABASE – 43RD DISTRICT COURT MADISON HEIGHTS AND 43RD DISTRICT COURT HAZEL PARK The Community Corrections Division in conjunction with the Department of Information Technology have created a database called C*Star. This database was created to track information on offenders who enter programs operated or paid for by the Community Correc tions Division. Some of this information is considered confidential a nd is restricted by law and requires a policy to access, use and distribute . The sharing of this material with criminal justice agencies increases public safety and improves the effectiveness of criminal justice programs. McGillivray moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTINUATION OF THE RESULTS BREATH ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING PROGRAM The Sheriff’s Office has been operating this program on a pilot basis and is requesting continuation of the program. Drug testing fees have been established that offset the costs associated with personnel and testing supplies. The Sheriff’s Office expects an onsite assessment for certification of the program in three or four months. At some point the program maybe expanded to local agencies willing to contract with the Sheriff’s Office for drug testing services. The Lab is currently operating at maximum capacity. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Middleton. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Middleton moved to Receive & File Item A. Supported by McGillivray. A. HAVEN-Safe Therapeutic Assault Response Team (START) October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2010 Report Motion to Receive & File carried on a voice vote. Commissioner Taub questioned why only 22 out of the 146 Patient initiated police reports were held over for trial. However, no one from HAVEN was available to answer questions. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:58 p.m. ___________________________________ _______________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator Lawrence Doyle, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval