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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2012.01.24 - 36600Jim Runestad Chairperson Bill Dwyer Vice Chairperson Gary McGillivray Minority Vice Chairperson January 24, 2012 Chairperson Runestad called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 1:30 p.m. in Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in 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 : None OTHERS PRESENT SHERIFF’S OFFICE Undersheriff McCabe Dale Cunningham, Business Manager Major Bobby Smith COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Barb Hankey, Manager HOMELAND SECURITY Ted Quisenberry, Manager HUMAN RESOURCES Brenthy Johnston, Analyst DETROIT NEWS Christine Ferrett, Reporter CITIZENS Heather Myers Charlotte Greve David Lonier BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Sheryl Mitchell, 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 January 10, 2012 Minutes. Supported by Covey. Motion carried on a voice vote. 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 24, 2012 Due to the number of citizens in attendance who wish to comment on Item #6 – Sheriff’s Office and Health and Human Services – Homeland Security Division – Creation of Classification and Position of Intelligence Analyst Funded by Homeland Security Grant – Chairperson Runestad suggested Item #6 be taken up first. There was no objection. PUBLIC COMMENT Several citizens addressed the Committee regarding their opposition to the Fusion Center and questioned the types and amount of personal data that is being collected and stored on a central data base. AGENDA ITEMS 1. SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION – CREATION OF CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION OF INTELLIGENCE ANALYST FUNDED BY HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT Oakland County accepted the 2008 FEMA State Homeland Security Grant Program – Regional Fiduciary award for the period of September 1, 2008 through May 31, 2011 which has been extended through April 30, 2012. The Program provides funds to build capabilities to prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of domestic and foreign terrorism, to address National Priorities and target capabilities as they relate to terrorism and suppo rt the implementation of the National Incident Management System, and National Response Framework. This resolution creates a new classification and one FTE Special Revenue position titled Intelligence Analyst at a salary grade 10, overtime Non/Exempt to provide the requested support. Continuation of this program, including this position, is contingent upon continued grant funding. Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Vice Chairperson Dwyer assumed the Chair at 2:37 p.m. Commissioner Runestad moved to amend the resolution by adding the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraphs: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners requires the representative members (City of Detroit, Macomb, Monroe , Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties) of the Fusion Center/Detroit and Southeast Michigan Information and Intelligence Center (DSEMIIC) to form and appoint a civilian oversight committee to ensure a balance of security with the protection of civil liberties and privacy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this civilian oversight committee must include civilian representation from Oakland County approved by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED that the Oakland County’s Sheriff fiduciary and sub grantee appointment is contingent upon approving this civilian oversight committee. Supported by Covey. Taub moved to postpone this item until the next Public Services Committee meeting, February 7, 2012. Supported by Matis. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 January 24, 2012 Several Commissioners requested the Department of Homeland Security and the Sheriff’s Office to provide additional information regarding the type of data being collected by the Fusion Center, the criteria determining who this information is being collecte d about, identification of safeguard standards that are in place, particularly a 26 page document regarding the State privacy policy mentioned by Mr. Quisenberry ; clarification of the oversight committee in Lansing and the committee the Undersheriff sits o n. The Committee is particularly concerned a bout protecting citizens’ civil rights and liberties. It was also requested that Corporation Counsel look at this resolution and amendment to determine if Oakland County can require another entity to do somethi ng. Motion to postpone carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Chairperson Runestad resumed the Chair at 2:50 p.m. 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF DISPATCH SERVICES CONTRACT RATES – APRIL 1, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015 The Sheriff’s Office is authorized to enter into contractual agreements with various communities and organizations for the purpose of providing fire or police dispatch services. These per call rates have been estimated for the period 2012 through 2015 pursuant to the anticipate d increase in the Law Enforcement Contract rates. Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Covey. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD POLICE DISPATC H SERVICES AGREEMENTS APRIL 1, 2012 – MARCH 31, 2015 It is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contract with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff Dispatch services. The City of Lake Angelus, Village of Wolverine Lake and Oakland Communi ty College have agreed to a contract incorporating the current police dispatch rates as est ablished by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for the years 2012 -2015. Upon receipt of a certified copy of a resolution by their respective governing bodies accepting the Agreement and upon the further acceptance of each Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to e xecute each of the Agreements Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Matis. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Covey absent. 4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD FIRE DISPATCH SER VICES AGREEMENTS, APRIL 1, 2012 – MARCH 31, 2015 It is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contract with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff Dispatch services. The Townships of Addison, Brandon, Commerce, Highland, Independence, Lyon, Oakland, Springfield, the North Oakland Fire Authority and the Franklin/Bingham Fire Department have agreed to fire dispatch services Agreements incorporating the current dispat ch rates as established by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for the years 2012 -2015. Upon receipt PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 January 24, 2012 of a certified copy of a resolution by their respective governing bodies accepting the Agreement and upon the further acceptance of each Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County 4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES AGREEMENTS, APRIL 1, 2012 – MARCH 31, 2015 (Continued) Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute each of the Agreem ents. McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Matis. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Covey absent. 5. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD POLICE AND FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES AGREEMENTS, APRIL 1, 2012 – MARCH 31, 1015 It is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contract with Townships, Villages and Cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff Dispatch services. The City of Wixom and the City of Walled Lake have agreed to police and fire dispatch services Agreements incorporating the current dispatch rates as established by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for the years 2012 -2015. Upon receipt of a certifie d copy of a resolution by their respective governing bodies accepting the Agreement and upon the further acceptance of each Agreement by the Oakland County Sheriff, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes its Chairperson to execute each of the Agreements Matis moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Bosnic. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING Public Act 386 of 1978 authorizes courts to distribute property and funds forfeited through narcotic seizures to participating agencies to be utilized for enhancement of law enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act. The Forfeited Fund balance as of 12/31/11 is $1,248,491.63; the Sheriff is requesting funds in the amount of $682,488 for the purchase of equipment and training expenses. An additional $350,000 is being requested for aviation engine overhaul which will not be used until the fall of 2012. Total amou nt requested is $1,032,488. Dwyer moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION – FY 2012 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Michigan Department of Corrections has awarded Oakland County a 2011/2012 grant in the amount of $2,005,574 of which $210,271 has been allocated for Residential Services and will not be recorded as income. The grant funds twelve FTE , one PTNE and one half of two FTE positions in Community Corrections; four FTE and three PTNE positions in the Sheriff’s Office. Community Corrections is requesting the transfer of one PTNE Inmate Substance Abuse Technician position from the Sheriff’s Office to Community Corrections with no change in salary grade. In addition this grant includes two FTE positions that are partially funded by the General Fund in Community PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 5 January 24, 2012 Corrections. The grant contract has not been approved by Corporation Counsel as two issues remain unresolved at this time. If the Michigan Department of Corrections agrees to the requested changes there will be no unresolved legal issues and the future level of service, including personnel 7. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION – FY 2012 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GRANT ACCEPTANCE (Continued) (except the portion of the partially funded General Fund positions ), will be contingent upon the level of funding available from the State. Covey moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution contingent upon receipt of a corrected contract an d Corporation Counsel approval. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 8. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE – OPPOSITION TO THE EARLY RELEASE OF VIOLENT OFFENDERS BY THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Recent events of violence against Oakland County residents by parolees of the Michigan Department of Corrections have alarmed citizens and p ublic officials. This resolution opposes the Michigan Department of Corrections practice of releasing violent and repeat offender inmates near the minimum end of their sentence. Covey moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Sup ported by Dwyer. Commissioner Gershenson objected to this resolution being presented as a Public Services Committee resolution instead of by Commissioner Covey as it was his comments and suggestion that some action be taken on this issue. Chairperson Run estad indicated he requested this resolution be written as a Committee resolution as he felt the entire Committee was in agreement. Commissioner Covey expressed his appreciation of the opportunity to be recognized as initiating the resolution but felt it was more important for this issue to be brought to the State’s attention as soon as possible. Covey moved to amend the resolution by changing the NOW THREFORE paragraph to read as follows: “NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Michigan Department of Corrections to review criteria used to determine eligibility for parole of violent and repeat offenders. We oppose the practice of releasing violent and repeat offender inmates near the minimum end of their s entence.” Supported by McGillivray. Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Taub moved to amend the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph to add “the Oakland County Legislative Body”. Supported by Covey. Motion to amend carried unanimousl y on a roll call vote. Main motion as amended carried unanimously on a roll call vote. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 6 January 24, 2012 COMMUNICATIONS A. Oakland County Citizen Friend of the Court Advisory Committee 2011 Annual Report B. Oakland County Fiend of the Court Advisory Committee Minutes of November 14, 2011 It was pointed out Item A - Oakland County Citizen Friend of the Court Advisory Committee 2011 Annual Report was incorrectly listed as a Receive & File item on the agenda. It should be referred by the Public Services Committee to the B oard for acceptance. McGillivray moved the Public Services Committee Report to the Board with the recommendation the Annual Report be accepted. Supported by Bosnic. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Dwyer moved to Receive & File Item B. Supported by Covey. Motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gershenson expressed her concern regarding Commissioners issuing press releases taking credit for resolutions they did not author or sign on to. She requested information on whether the Board had a policy regarding press releases and if not, why not. There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 3:28 p.m. __________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator __________________________________ Jim VerPloeg , Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.