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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 2013.07.09 - 36729BILL DWYER Chairperson MIKE BOSNIC Vice Chairperson HELAINE ZACK Minority Vice Chairperson July 9, 2013 Chairperson Dwyer called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 11:3 0 a.m., in the Pernick-Aaron Conference Room, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Bill Dwyer, Mike Bosnic , Helaine Zack, Shelley Taub , Michael Spisz, Gary McGillivray COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT : SHERIFF’S OFFICE Michael McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Business Manager PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director HUMAN RESOURCES Heather Mason, Analyst Sara Kohn, Analyst CIRCUIT COURT John Cooperrider, Business Admin. PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE Paul Walton, Chief Assistant Prosecutor FISCAL SERVICES Katie West, Grant Coordinator MICHIGAN STATE POLICE Michael Shaw, Lieutenant BALDWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY Sheila Brice, Library Trustee BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Marcia Gershenson, Commissioner Chris Ward , Analyst Julia Ruffin, Community Liaison Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director Tracy Stolzenfeld, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Spisz moved approval of the minutes of June 4, 2013, as printed. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Sheila Brice, Library Trustee of Baldwin Library and Birmingham resident, made a brief statement and thanked the Committee for their efforts regarding the Gun Violence report. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 N. TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MI 48341-0470 Telephone (248) 858-0100 FAX (248) 858 -1572 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Shelley Taub Michael Spisz Gary McGillivray PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2 July 9, 2013 AGENDA ITEMS 1. CIRCUIT COURT – USE OF MEDIATION FUNDS The Circuit Court is requesting use of $10,000 from Mediation Funds for Oakland County Bar Association expenses relating to mediation, case evaluation and bench conference, as has been done over the past 19 years. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #4 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CITY OF PONTIAC 2013 -2015 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a fourth amendment to the contract with Pontiac for law enforcement services. This amendment deletes one Patrol Investigator position that was previously requested and approved, but never filled. Notre Dame Prep School in Pontiac determined the requested coverage would not be needed. Spisz moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND 2013 -2015 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of an amendment to the law enforcement contract with Oakland Township which adds two 1,000 hour part -time non -eligible Court Deputy II. These positions will serve as front desk staff at the Oakland substation. Spisz moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Bosnic. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2013 MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Sheriff’s Office is requesting acceptance of the Marine Safety Program Grant. The reduction in grant funding will result in less patrol boats on the lakes. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ROYAL OAK 2013 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking authorization to enter into a contract for law enforcement services for special events in Royal Oak, specifically the Arts, Beats and Eats Festival. This will be the fourth year that services are requested. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 July 9, 2013 Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION 2014-2015 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking a uthorization for fire dispatch services for Orion Township. The number of calls are being monitored and based on a formula covering a two -year period, then the rates are set for the following three years. The renewal date is April 1, 2015. Funds are cur rently set aside for these dispatch services. Spisz moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Bosnic. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR POLICE AND FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF HOLLY 2013-2015 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking authorization for police and fire dispatch services for Holly. Taub moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Taub moved to directly refer this resolution to Human Resources Committee and Finance Committee. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 8. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF GROVELAND 2013 -2015 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking authorization for fire dispatch services for Groveland Township. This request results from Groveland Fire previously being dispatched through Holly; that dispatch center is now shut down. 16 of the 28 fire departments in the county are under contract with the Sheriff’’s Office for dispatch services. Spisz moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Spisz moved to directly refer this resolution to Human Resources Committee and Finance Committee. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 9. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – 2013 POSITION CHANGES The Prosecuting Attorney is seeking authorization to delete one full -time Supervisor Prosecuting Attorney Administrative Services postion and add one full -time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II and one part-time noneligible 1,000 hours per year Accountant II position. The supervisor position is PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 July 9, 2013 currently vacant. This proposed change will provide enough staff personnel to help cover for vacations that were denied recently because of staffing issues. Michigan State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) recommended that the Circuit Court add two additional positions to the docket, so for long-term purposes the office is anticipating reorganization. Zack moved approval of the at tached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Taub moved to directly refer this resolution to Human Resources Committee and Finance Committee. Supported by Bosnic. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 10. SHERIFF’S OFFICE/CIRCUIT COURT - 2013 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM – GRANT APPLICATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT The Sheriff’s Office and Circuit Court are requesting acceptance of the JAG grant and approval of an intergovernmental agreement with Pontiac. The grant allows funding to be utilized during a four - year period. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 11. COMMITTEE CHARGE PURSUANT TO MR #13017 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – EXAMINATION OF HOW OAKLAND COUNTY CITIZENS ARE PROTECTED FROM GUN VIOLENCE – STUDY GROUP- GUN VIOLENCE IN OAKLAND COUNTY REPORT Chairperson Dwyer made a brief statement regarding the Gun Violence in Oakland County report and thanked Committee members and study group. The report will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners at the July 17, 2013 meeting. Zack moved to submit the report to the Board. Supported by Bosnic. Motion was carried on a voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. Sheriff’s Office, Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant (ATPA) – FY 2014 Grant Application. B. Friend of the Court – Citizen Advisory Committee Minutes of June 10, 2013, Meeting. C. 52/3 District Court – 2014 Sobriety Court Treatment – Grant Application D. 52/4 District Court – 2014 Drug Therapy Court Treatment Grant Spisz moved to receive and file the communications. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 5 July 9, 2013 OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:01 p.m. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.