HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2011.01.11 - 36499
Jim Runestad
Majority Vice Chairperson
Bill Dwyer,
Majority Vice-Chairperson
Gary McGillivray
Minority Vice Chairperson
January 11, 2011
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:
Jim Runestad, Bill Dwyer, Gary McGillivray, Shelley G. Taub, Mike Bosnic, Jeff Matis, Marcia Gershenson,
Janet Jackson and Craig Covey
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff McCabe
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Circuit Court John Cooperrider, Court Business Administrato r
Pamela Davis, Manager Court Services
Prosecutor Terri Meiers, Supervisor
Human Resources Kelly Siddiqui, Analyst
Brenthy Johnston, Analyst
Public Services Mike Zehnder, Director
Animal Control Larry Obrecht, Manager
Joanie Toole, Supervisor
Jerry McNair, Sergeant
Jeanne Towar, Volunteer
Detroit News Micki Steele
Board of Commissioners Harvey Wedell, BOC Sr. Analyst
Sheryl Mitchell, BOC Sr. Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
Chairperson Runestad led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeanne Towar, a volunteer at the Oakland County Animal Shelter, complimented the staff and facility as being the
“finest” around.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0470
Telephone (248) 858 -0100 FAX (248) 858-1572
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Shelley G. Taub
Mike Bosnic
Jeff Matis
Marcia Gershenson
Janet Jackson
Craig Covey
Shelley G. Taub
Helaine Zack
Gary R. McGillivray
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2
January 11, 2011
PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION REORGANIZATION
Due to adverse financial conditions throughout Oakland County several communities are closing their animal control
divisions. Under State law the County is responsible for animal control; the Animal Control Division is requesting this
reorganization in order to be able to provide services. A portion of the reorganization costs will be offset by collecting
dog license fees from these municipalities. Several positions will be created as communities close their facilities. In
addition there will be an increase in operating costs and purchase of equipment and six vehicles. The shelter will no
longer pick up stray or unwanted cats, but will accept cats delivered to the shelter. Wild animals will not be trapped
unless they are in the living area of a house or deemed to be unhealthy, i.e. distemper or rabid.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gershenson.
Motion carried on a roll call vote:
Runestad, Dwyer, McGillivray, Taub, Bosnic, Matis, Jackson and Covey – yes
Gershenson – no
CIRCUIT COURT – ACCEPTANCE AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXPAND DONATIONS FROM THE RESTORE
FOUNDATION TO HELP OPERATE THE ADULT TREATMENT COURT (ATC) IN FY 2011
The Adult Treatment Court was implemented in 2000 to provide a regimented treatment and intensive medical
supervision approach to help criminal offenders overcome their alcohol and chemical dependencies, forego future
criminal behavior and reestablish family relationships and support groups to encourage ongoing sobriety. The
estimated cost to operate this court in FY 2011 is $170,510. State funding has eroded over the years to an all time
low of $10,000 for FY 2011. The Restore Foundation is donating fu nds in the amount of $18,940 to help fund the
Adult Treatment Court for FY 2011.
Gershenson moved approval of the attached suggested resoluti on. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE –CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON, JANUARY 1, 2011 – DECEMBER 31, 2011
The Charter Township of Brandon wishes to amend their 2011 contract by adding one Patrol Investigator for the
period January 1 to June 30, 2011. The Sheriff i s requesting the creation of one GF/GP Deputy II position in the
Contract Patrol Unit, Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s office beginning January 1, 2011 ending June 30, 2011.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Dwyer.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
McGillivray moved to Receive & File Items A & B. Supported by Jackson.
A. Sheriff’s Office – CY 2011 Marine Safety Program Grant Application
B. Circuit Court–Family Division-FY 2011 Mental Health Services for Drug Court Participants (MSHDCP) Grant
Program – Grant Application
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
________________________________________ __________________________________________
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator Helen Hanger, Sr. Committee Coordinator
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval