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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2013.07.23 - 36734BILL DWYER Chairperson MIKE BOSNIC Vice Chairperson HELAINE ZACK Minority Vice Chairperson July 23, 2013 Chairperson Dwyer called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 11:3 1 a.m., in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Bill Dwyer, Mike Bosnic , Helaine Zack, Michael Spis z, Gary McGillivray COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Shelley Taub OTHERS PRESENT : HUMAN RESOURCES Frank Russell, Analyst MICHIGAN STATE POLICE Michael Shaw, Lieutenant PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director ANIMAL CONTROL Robert Gatt, Division Manager Joanie Toole, Administrative Supervisor COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Barb Hankey, Manager SHERIFF’S OFFICE Robert Smith, Major Dale Cunningham, Business Manager 52-1 DISTRICT COURT Alexandra Black, Chief Probation Officer 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 July 9, 2013, as printed. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 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 23, 2013 AGENDA ITEMS 1. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND APPLICATION FOR FY 2014 The Public Services Department/Community Corrections is seeking approval of an application for funding request. This annual funding request is to support the majority of the Community Corrections programs. $1.7 million will be utilized for support staff compensation for running the programs. An additional $2 million is for residential services and substance abuse services paid to local providers who treat substance abuse disorders. A total of 17 full-time employees and three part-time non-eligible employees are planned to be funded; t wo full-time positions of those will be split with the State paying half and the County matching 50% of the cost. Bosnic moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub absent. 2. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES – ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION AND PET ADOPTION CENTER – RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION The Public Services Department is seeking permission to accept a $46,500 donation from the estate of Jodie M. Danas. The money will go into the Legacy Fund. This fund is made up of donated monies which is not part of the general fund. Mr. Gatt provided an update on the air conditioning situation at the Center. Ms. Toole explained that the Legacy F und is used to supplement the general fund for things such as animal surgeries, dog food and medical supplies, so all monies are used toward the animals. 60 to 80 dogs and 150 to 175 cats are normal capacity. The Center is presently at full capacity with 140 dogs and 250 cats. Another 150 cats are out in foster homes. The Center is an open-admission shelter and no animal can be turne d away. The Center has received loaned and donated portable air conditioning units from individuals and companies and the County has donated fans. This arrangement will be adequate for the remainder of summer. A permanent solution is currently being sought, but there are no formal plans. The formal request for air conditioning through capital improvement was discussed. Mr. Gatt stated that he has not made a formal request through the budgetary process since his appointment to the department. An air conditioning estimate has been requested from Facilities Management for the entire facility and the basement portion. The information relayed from Facilities indicates that due to code, the air handling in the basement has to be separate from the upper level and the cost is projected to be high. Zack moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a rol l call vote with Taub absent. 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CITY OF SYLVAN LAKE–2013-2015 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting authorization to provide marine patrol services on Sylvan Lake. This resolution will add one part -time non-eligible position of 250 hours to provide services according to the contract. The contract is a standard agreement for marine services . General marine patrol is performed by dropping jump boats into the lakes during the summer. White Lake Township holds a contract for marine services on Pontiac Lake and Highland Township holds a contract for service on White Lake. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 July 23, 2013 Zack moved approval of the attached sugge sted resolution. Supported by Bosnic. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub absent. Spisz moved to directly refer this resolution to Human Resources Committee and Finance Committee. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub absent. 4. GUN VIOLENCE SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO THE GUN VIOLENCE IN OAKLAND COUNTY REPORT Chairperson Dwyer announced the formation of a Study Group chosen to follow up on the recommendations regarding the Gun Violence in Oakland County report that was submitted to the Board of Commissioners on July 17, 2013 . The Study Group members are Commissioners Bosnic, Gershenson, Spisz and Zack, Chairperson Dwyer and Undersheriff McCabe. Commissioner Bosnic advised to include Undersheriff McCabe to review the law enforcement recommendations . A short discussion followed. The study group will meet following the Public Services meeting s. The next meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2013. COMMUNICATIONS A. 52/1 District Court – FY 2014 Drug Court Grant - Application B. Circuit Court – 2014 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (Adult Treatment Court) - Application C. Circuit Court – 2014 Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (Juvenile Drug Court) - Application Zack moved to receive and file the communications. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Bosnic welcomed Alex Bla ck attending the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:54 a.m. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.