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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2012.09.11 - 36661Jim Runestad Chairperson Bill Dwyer Vice Chairperson Gary McGillivray Minority Vice Chairperson September 11, 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 WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT SHERIFF’S OFFICE Undersheriff McCabe Dale Cunningham Major Smith PROSECUTORS OFFICE Terri Meiers, Administration Services Emily McIntyre CITIZENS Vickie Krigner Dee Maggio Susan Pudlo BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Runestad led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Jackson moved approval of the August 28, 2012 Minutes. Supported by McGillivray . 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 September 11, 2012 PUBLIC COMMENT Vickie Krigner, Dee Maggio and Susan Pudlo, Oakland County citizens expressed their concerns regarding the treatment of animals at the Oakland County Animal Control facility. Among their concerns were poor customer service and mistrea tment of animals. They have volunteered to photograph the animals to promote their adoption through websites, PetFinder and FaceBook. They have met with Messrs. Obrecht, Zehnder and Mullens expressing their concerns but were uns uccessful in their attempt to bring about any changes in the operation of the facility. Chairperson Runestad stated Mr. Obrecht , Manager at the Animal Control facility will attend the September 25 th meeting of the Public Services Committee to address the se issues. AGENDA ITEMS: 1. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CONTACT EXTENSION WITH HAVEN, INC. TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH THE SAFE THERAPEUTIC ASSAULT RESONSE TEAM (START) 2012- 2015 HAVEN provides an investigative resource relati ng to criminal sexual attacks and provides victims of sexual assault or rape with examinations, counseling services and courtroom support through the Safe Therapeutic Assault Response Team (START) program. The START program provides Forensic Examiners who are specially trained registered nurses and physician assistants who perform medical foren sic examinations of victims, collect evidence from victims and suspects, counsel victims and testify in court. The contract will be for an amount not to exceed $30,000 per year. The contract extension terminates on September 30, 2015 unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. Matis moved approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Dwyer. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2013 VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM – VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT ACCEPTANCE . The State of Michigan, Department of Community Health has awarded The Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney grant funding for the period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. The purpose of the grant is to expand and enhance local services available to crime victims regarding their safety, rights, dignity, crisis intervention, court accompaniment, agency referrals, and assistance with compensat ion and support services. The grant funds one Victim Advocate position that provides onsite services to crime victims in all courts in Oakland County. The State’s contribution is $66,968 (80%) the County contribution is $16,742 (20%) in the form of in -kind Prosecuting Attorney Victim Rights Supervisor’s salary and FICA fringe benefit cost. Continuation of this program is contingent on continued grant funding. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Matis. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 September 11, 2012 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2012 MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Sheriff’s Office applied to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources & Environment for grant funding from Public Act 451 to conduct Marine Safety activities for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Oakland County has been awarded $164,200 of which $100,000 is State funding and $64,200 is Federal funding. A 25% County match of $33,333 is required on the State portion. Fundi ng covers reimbursement of salaries and other operating expenses. Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. Continuation of this program is contingent upon future levels of grant funding. Dwyer moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS McGillivray moved to Receive and File Item s A - C. Supported by Matis A. August 13, 2012 letter from HAVEN to Chairperson Gingell B. Sheriff’s Office FY 2013 Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program Grant Application C. Friend of the Court – FY 2013 Access and Visitation Grant - Grant Application Motion to Receive & File carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJO URNMENT Undersheriff McCabe updated the Committee regarding the death of a West Bloomfield Police Officer in the line of duty. At the last meeting Commissioner Covey asked for some information regarding some high profile medical marijuana arrests in the Ferndale area. Undersheriff McCabe explained that he could not comment about individual cases as some have not yet been resolved and others are being appealed. Paul Walton of the Prosecutors Office has provided some information to Jim VerPloeg, Adminis trative Director of the Board of Commissioners; he will meet with Commissioner Covey to pass on this information. After Commissioner Covey has reviewed the material Mr. Walton will be available to answer questions . There being no other business to come b efore the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:17 p.m. __________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator __________________________________ Jim VerPloeg , Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.