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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2012.10.09 - 36670Jim Runestad Chairperson Bill Dwyer Vice Chairperson Gary McGillivray Minority Vice Chairperson October 9, 2012 Vice Chairperson Dwyer 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 : 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 PROSECUTORS OFFICE Terri Meiers, Administration Services PUBLIC SERVICES -Veterans’ Services Garth Wootten CITIZENS Vickie Krigner Dee Maggio BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Harvey Wedell, Senior Analyst Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairperson Dwyer led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Taub moved approval of the September 25, 2012 Minutes. Supported by Matis. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Vickie Krigner and Dee Maggio, Oakland County citizens expressed their concerns regarding the treatment of animals at the Oakland County Animal Control facility and the lack of compassion shown by shelter employees . They also commented that at the last meeting there wou ld be time for questions and answers after Mr. Obrecht’s presentation but the meeting was adjourned before any questions could be asked. One of their main concerns is the lack of networking the animals to increase the chances of finding a home for the she lter animals. Their feeling is that more volunteers should be allowed to walk the dogs, socialize them and help find the right home for them. Ms. Maggio is a photographer specializing in photographing animals and placing them on Facebook, Craig’s 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 October 9, 2012 List and other networking sites. She also objected to some volunteers being banned from the shelter and requested they be allowed to return to volunteer their services. Vice chairperson Dwyer stated an attempt would be made to schedule a meeting with Animal Co ntrol to answer questions. Commissioner McGillivray stated he was present at the last meeting for Mr. Obrecht’s presentation and feels that they are doing a fine job. He also has volunteered at the shelter and finds it to be a good, clean operation. He does feel there can be some improvement of the use of photographs to network the animals and will be meeting with Messrs. Obrecht and Zehnder to see how that can be accomplished. Commissioner Covey commented he was somewhat surprised when the meeting wa s adjourned without time for questions and answers and indicated a follow up meeting should be scheduled. AGENDA ITEMS: 1. SHERIFF’S OFFICE - ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT RATES AND CONTRACT APPROVAL - JANUARY 1, 2013 THROUG H DECEMBER 31, 2015 It is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office to enter into contracts with townships, villages and cities for the purpose of providing Sheriff patrol services. New contract rates have been developed for the three year period commencing January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015 as per the attached resolution. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call v ote with Runestad absent. 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT OVERTIME RATES – JANUARY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015 . It is the policy of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to permit the Sheriff’s Office t o enter into contracts with various communities and organizations for the purpose of providing Sheriff deputies for traffic and security assignments for various activities and events. The Sheriff’s Office will provide assistance based on the availability of officers at the appropriate overtime rate and will invoice the requesting agency at rates established by the Board of Commissioners as per the attached resolution. McGillivray moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jackson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent. 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ESTABLISHMENT FOR JAIL BOARDING FEES – JANUARY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015 The Oakland County Board of Commissioners establishes daily jail boarding fee r ates. The cost to house prisoners at the Oakland County Jail for 2013, 2014 and 2015 has been established per the attached resolution. The policy of not charging a daily jail boarding fee rate for the housing of prisoners for local units of government within Oakland County will be continued. The jail boarding fee rates for housing of out -of County prisoners at the Oakland County Jail are also established per the attached resolution. Bosnic moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Matis. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Runestad absent. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 October 9, 2012 4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE - 2012 The Charter Township of Commerce has contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department to provide law enforcement services. The township has approved a proposed amendment adding one Patrol Investigator from November 3 to December 31, 2012 bringing the number of Patrol Investigators to four and the total number of contracts to 20. In addition one unmarked vehicle with mobile and prep radio will be added to the county fleet. Bosnic moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Matis. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote wi th Runestad absent. COMMUNICATIONS Taub moved to Receive & File Item A. Supported by McGillivray. A. Veterans’ Services Division Annual Report FY 2011. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:59 p.m. __________________________________ Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator __________________________________ Jim VerPloeg , Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.