HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2011.11.08 - 36585
Jim Runestad, Chairperson
Bill Dwyer,
Majority Vice Chairperson
Gary McGillivray
Minority Vice Chairperson
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
November 8, 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:
Bill Dwyer, Gary McGillivray, Shelley G. Taub, Mike Bosnic, Jeff Matis, Marcia Gershenson, Janet
Jackson and Craig Covey
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Jim Runestad
OTHERS PRESENT
Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff McCabe
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Janet Whitefield, Contract Coordinator
Circuit Court John Cooperrider, Business Div. Administration
Pamela Davis
Animal Control Lawrence Obrecht, Manager
Joanie Toole, Sgt. Administration
Prosecutors Office Paul Walton, Deputy
Human Resources Dana Cosby
Brenthy Johnston
Board of Commissioners 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 October 25, 2011 MINUTES
Matis moved to approve the Minutes of October 25, 2011 as printed. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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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CIRCUIT COURT – 2012 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (ADULT TREATMENT COURT)
GRANT AGREEMENT
The Circuit Court applied for a grant with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO). The Adult Treatment
Court has a budget of $224,429 wh ich includes a SCAO grant award of $36,000, Community Co rrections
funding of $100,000, local funding of $54,177 and General Funds of $34,252. The program provides funding
for drug testing supplies and kits, contractual services for individual and family treatment and transitional
housing. Two positions are partially funded by this grant; the remainder of their cost is covered by Juvenile
Drug Court program funds as they also support the Juvenile Drug Court. Continuation of these positions and
future commitment are contingent upon continuation of state funding and receipt of additional funding sources
McGillivray moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
CIRCUIT COURT – 2012 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (JUVENILE DRUG COURT) –
GRANT AGREEMENT
The Circuit Court applied for a grant with the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO). The Juvenile
Drug Court has a budget of $487,862 which includes a SCAO grant award of $40,000, Child Care Fund
contribution of $423,719 (of which 50% is reimbursable), local funding of $3,125 and General Fund
support of $21,018. The program provides funding for drug testing supplies and kits, office supplies,
personal mileage, indirect costs, and individual, group, and family therapy. The program has one FTE
position, Youth and Family Caseworker II, partially funded by the grant with remaining costs funded by
the Child Care Fund. It is requested one PTNE Youth and Family Caseworker II position be created to be
fully funded by the grant. Two FTE positions, Youth and Family Caseworker Supervisor and Technical
Assistant, provide administrative support and are partially funded by the Child Care Fund. The Manager
Court Services functions as administrator of this program, the Child Care Fund allows for up to 20%
reimbursement of this position. Continuation of these positions and future commitment to this program is
contingent upon continuation of state funding and receipt of additional funding sources.
Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Suppo rted by Covey.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
Commissioner Taub requested future resolutions regarding grant funding identify funding sources specifically,
not referred to as “local funding”.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2012 SECONDARY ROAD PATROL AND TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Sheriff’s Office applied to the Michigan Department of Stat e Police – Office of Highway Safety Planning
for $761,310 in grant funding to conduct secondary road patrol activities for the period October 1, 2011
through September 30, 2012. Oakland County was awarded $761,310; a decrease from 2011. The grant
continues funding for five FTE Deputy II positions and one FTE Sergeant position. One FTE Deputy II
position will be deleted. No county match or additional positions are required. Continuation of this program
and associated positions are contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
McGillivray moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Matis.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
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SHERIFF, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2012 OAKLAND COUNTY NARCOTICS
ENFORCEMENT TEAM (NET) BYRNE GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Michigan State Police has awarded the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney grant funding in the amount
of $484,352. The State share of funding is $242,176, the County 50/50 match is $242,176 and the
balance of program funding of $218,500 will be derived from Sheriff ($154,490) and Prosecutor ($39,191)
Drug Forfeiture Funds and reductions to Prosecutor’s general fund expense budget($24,819);
representing a total NET Byrne program budget of $702,852. The Prosecutors office will delete one
FTE Assistant Prosecutor III position and partially fund the continuation of one FTE Assistant Prosecutor
II position and one FTE Assistant Prosecutor IV posit ion which is under-filled with an Assistant Prosecutor
III. The Sheriff’s Office will continue partial funding of two FTE Sergeant positions, one FTE Deputy II
position and one PTNE 1,000 hours per year Office Assistant II position. Future level of service, including
the continuation of positions is contingent upon the level of funding associated with this agreement.
Matis moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2011 BULLET PROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Programs has awarded the Sheriff’s Office
funding it the amount of $7,299.63 with a required 50% match of $7,299.63 for reimbursement of costs
incurred by the Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of approved bulletproof vests for deputies. Acceptance of this
grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment and continuation of the program is contingent
upon future levels of reimbursement.
Bosnic moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Gershenson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON, JANUARY 1, 2012 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012
For several years the Charter Township of Lyon has contracted with the Sheriff’s Office and has requested to
enter into a new, one year, law enforcement service agreement. The Charter Township of Lyon is requesting
the deletion of two Deputy II (no-fill) positions in the Contracted Patrol Unit/Patrol Services Division of the
Sheriff’s Office, bringing the number of Deputy II (no-fill) to ten and total number of deputies contracted to
twelve. Future level of service, including the continuation of positions is contingent upon the level of funding
associated with this agreement.
Covey moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Bosnic.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE – STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND, JANUARY 1, 2012 – DECEMBER 31, 2012
For several years the Charter Township of Highland has contracted with the Sheriff’s Office and has
requested to enter into a new, one year, law enforcement service agreement. The Township is
requesting the deletion of one Lieutenant and one Deputy II (no -fill) position in the Contracted Patrol
Unit/Patrol Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office. Future level of service, including the continuation of
positions is contingent upon the level of funding associated with this agreement.
Matis moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
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MR #11260 PUBLIC SERVICES/ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION – DOG TAGS
The Oakland County Animal Shelter sponsors a dog trainin g program to assist at risk youth and has been
presented with an opportunity to sponsor a dog training program to assist retur ning veterans with physical and
psychological problems who are in need of help re-entering society. The Shelter has been asked to provide
dogs that the veterans would train, foster and possibly adopt after participating in the program which
combines treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and dog training. The Shelter is requesting
authorization to use funds from their Legacy Fund in an amount not to exceed $20,000 to seed the program
for one year until grant funds can be obtained. The Oakland County Veterans Division and the 52-1 District
Court have agreed to participate by providing referrals to the program.
Taub moved to Report to the Board with the recommendation MR #11260 be adopted and to refer this
item directly to the Finance Committee. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Matis moved to adjourn at 2:10 p.m.
Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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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