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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2012.01.10 - 36595Jim Runestad Chairperson Bill Dwyer Vice Chairperson Gary McGillivray Minority Vice Chairperson January 10, 2012 Chairperson Runestad called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 1:41 p.m. in Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Jim Runestad,, Bill Dwyer, Shelley G. Taub, Mike Bosnic, Jeff Matis, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, Craig Covey COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT : Gary McGillivray OTHERS PRESENT CIRCUIT COURT John Cooperrider, Business Administrator FAMILY COURT Pamela Davis-Drake, Manager PROSECUTOR Terri Meiers, Administration Services HUMAN RESO URCES Dana Cosby, Analyst BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Runestad led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Dwyer moved approval of the December 6, 2011 Minutes. Supported by Taub. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0475 Telephone (248) 858 -0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Shelly G. Taub Mike Bosnic Jeff Matis Marcia Gershenson Janet Jackson Craig Covey PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2 January 10, 2012 AGENDA ITEMS 1. CIRCUIT COURT – FY 2012 MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH COURT GRANT PROGRAM (MMHCGP) GRANT AGREEMENT The Michigan Mental Health Court (MMHCGP) grant program from the State Court Administrative Office has awarded the Circuit Court funding in the amount of $11,825 for the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. The award allows the Adult Treatment Court and Juvenile Drug Court the capacity to treat offenders with co -occurring disorders (Mental Health and Substance Abuse). The award will be used to provide drug screens, supplies, bus passes, CAFAS assessment training, MADCP conference registration and general support to both drug court programs. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment and any special revenue positions and other program costs associated with this grant are contingent upon future levels of grant funding. Taub moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Matis. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McGillivray absent. 2. CIRCUIT COURT – ACCEPTANCE AND AUTHORI ZATION TO EXPEND DONATIONS FROM THE RESTORE FOUNDATION TO HELP OPERATE THE JUVENILE DRUG COURT (JDC) IN FY 2012 AND CREATION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY CASEWORKER I POSITION The Juvenile Drug Court was implemented in 2000 to provide a regimented treatment and in tensive judicial supervision to help juvenile offenders overcome their alcohol and chemical dependencies, reduce recidivism, reduce criminal behavior and reestablish family relationships . SCAO grant funding of $40,000 has been awarded to the County. The Restore Foundation is donating additional funds in the amount of $50,000. These funds will increase the grant match budget of local cash contributions allowing the Court to request the creation of one SR FTE Youth and Family Caseworker I position for additional program staff support effective October 1, 2011. Additionally one SR PTNE Youth and Family Caseworker II position will be deleted effective October 2 1, 2011. Continuation of the positions associated with this grant is co ntingent upon receipt of st ate and additional funding sources. Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Covey. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McGillivray absent. COMMUNICATIONS A. December 9, 2011 letter to Ann Russell, Corrections Administrator from Department of State Police. Matis moved to receive and file the communication. Supported by Taub. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 January 10, 2012 OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Covey asked the Committee for comments regarding a bipartisan resolution objecting to early release and/or minimum sentencing of career criminals allowing them back on the street. There have been several high profile crimes and two murders in the Royal Oak/Ferndale areas that have been committed by predators recently released early by the State. Chairperson Runestad stated he would contact the Prosecutor and Sheriff for their input in preparation of initiating a resolution There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:55 p.m. __________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator __________________________________ Jim VerPloeg , Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.