HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2011.09.13 - 36566
Jim Runestad, Chairperson
Bill Dwyer,
Majority Vice Chairperson
Gary McGillivray
Minority Vice Chairperson
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
September 13, 2011
Vice Chairperson Dwyer 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
Prosecutors Office Terri Meiers, Supervisor
Community Corrections Barb Hankey
Friend of the Court Suzanne Hollyer
Fiscal Services Gaia Piir
Human Resources Brenthy Johnston
Board of Commissioners Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
Harvey Wedell, BOC Sr. Analyst
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
Vice Chairperson Dwyer led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF August 23, 2011 MINUTES
Covey moved to approve the Minutes of August 23, 2011 as printed. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – DISPOSITION OF K-9 DOG – RUDY
Rudy has faithfully served the County of Oakland in his role as a K-9 dog for eight years and is nearing retirement age .
Because of Rudy’s unique training and undeniable bond with his handler, Deputy Rodd , Rudy will be sold to Deputy Roddy
for a nominal sum.
Covey moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supp orted by Gershenson
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
Shelley G. Taub
Mike Bosnic
Jeff Matis
Marcia Gershenson
Janet Jackson
Craig Covey
Shelley G. Taub
Helaine Zack
Gary R. McGillivray
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September 13, 2011
SHERIFF’S OFFICE ADDITION OF K-9 DOG – CHARGE
Deputy Roddy has purchased a dog to replace Rudy in the K-9 unit, Charge, a Dutch Shepherd. Charge has been successfully
trained and certified in the areas of Narcotics Detection, Article Searches, Tracking and Obedience. Deputy Roddy has agreed
to sell Charge to Oakland County for $1.00 on the condition Charge is sold back to him for the same sum upon his transfer from
the K-9 unit or at the end of Charge’s service life, whichever comes first.
McGillivray moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – DISPOSITION OF K-9 DOG – BOSS
Boss has faithfully served the County of Oakland in his role as a K-9 dog for eight years and is nearing retirement age.
Because of Boss’s unique training and undeniable bond with his handler, Deputy Richardson, Boss will be sold to Deputy
Richardson for a nominal sum.
Covey moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Matis.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad a bsent.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE ADDITION OF K-9 DOG – BLITZ
Deputy Richardson has purchased a dog to replace Boss in the K-9 unit, Blitz, a Dutch Shepherd. Blitz has been successfully
trained and certified in the areas of Narcotics Detection, Article Searches, Tracking and Obedience. Deputy Richardson has
agreed to sell Blitz to Oakland County for $1.00 on the condition Blitz is sold back to him for the same sum upon his transfer
from the K-9 unit or at the end of Blitz’s service life, whichever comes first.
Matis moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
MULTIDEPARTMENTAL: SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – 2011 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM – GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Justice Programs has awarded Oakland County, along with the Cities of Pontiac and
Southfield grant funding in the amount of $208,894 for the period October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2014. Oakland
County’s share is $33,180; the federal allocation distribution is $121,903 for Pontiac and $53,811 for South field. There is no
grant match required. It is recommended the Court Deputy I position created for after -hours Community Corrections program
security be changed to Special Revenue from GF/GP. Continuation of the program is contingent upon future levels of grant
funding.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Matis.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
Chairperson Runestad arrived at 1:47 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
McGillivray moved to Receive and File Communication Items A & B. Supported by Matis.
A. Circuit Court – 2012 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant – Grant Application
B. Friend of the Court- FY 2012 Access and Visitation Grant – Grant Application
Motion to Receive & File approved on a voice vote.
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September 13, 2011
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJO URNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:49 p.m.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval