HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2014.04.01 - 36800BILL DWYER
Chairperson
MIKE BOSNIC
Vice Chairperson
HELAINE ZACK
Minority Vice Chairperson
April 1, 2014
Chairperson Dwyer called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 11:3 0 a.m. in
Committee Room A, 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 :
CIRCUIT COURT Lisa Langton, Deputy Court Administrator
FAMILY DIVISION Suzanne Hollyer, Director, Friend of the Court
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Julie McMurtry, Juvenile Justice Chief
PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Barb Hankey, Manager
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Robert Smith, Major
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
OTHERS Mike Patton, West Bloomfield Police Chief
Marion Ginopolis, School Superintendent, Lake Orion
Kenneth Gutman, School Superintendent, Walled Lake
Randy Speck, School Superintendent, Madison Heights
Mike Martindale, Detroit News Reporter
Jim Stevenson, Spinal Column News
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Marcia Gershenson, District 13
Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
Chris Ward , Senior Analyst
Julia Ruffin, Community Liaison
Tracy Stolzenfeld, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Dwyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Spisz moved approval of the minutes of March 11, 2014, as printed. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim VerPloeg reminded the commissioners about the annual health screening and incentive.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. MR #14059 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES PLANNING & ENGINEERING –
FRIEND OF THE COURT – OFFICE EXPANSION AND RENOVATION PROJECT
The Friend of the Court is requesting authorization to renovate the office space in the Michigan Tax
Tribunal suite. This will allow the department to consolidate . The customer service department will
be in the same area and this will provide better coverage and ease of training employees. The
Planning and Building Committee passed this resolution on March 11.
Taub moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution.
Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote .
2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF RECOVERED AND STOLEN
PROPERTY IN SPRING AUCTION
The Sheriff’s Of fice is requesting authorization to dispose of unclaimed property from recovered and
stolen goods in its spring auctio n. This is an annual request and the auction requires Board
approval. The money from the auction goes into the General Fund. The spring auction is
scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2014.
Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Bosnic.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – GRANT YEAR 2013 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN AS SISTANCE
PROGRAM (SCAAP) REIMBURSEMENT GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $26,233.
The yearly grant is reimbursement for illegal aliens to the jail provided by the Department of Justice,
specifically for the officers’ salaries (based on a formula) from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
The funds have been cut from last year. Commissioner Taub asked whether interpreters were
supplied in the jail. Mr. Cunningham responded that the re are interpreters provided, but they are an
extra cost.
Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPARTMEN T SERVICES IN THE
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE 2014
The Sheriff’s Office is requesting authorization to enter into a contract to provide law enforcement
services to Orchard Lake for special events beginning May 1, 2014 . These services include
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standard law enfo rcement and Mounted Deputy patrol support. A debriefing was held after last
year’s online threat was posted regarding the St. Mary’s Fair . That incident resulted in a conviction.
Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. S upported by
Taub.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
5. MULTI-DEPARTMENTAL: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, CIRCUIT COURT – FAMILY
DIVISION -PROGRAM YEAR 2012 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT (JABG)
AMENDMENT #2 AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BET WEEN OAKLAND COUNTY
AND THE CITY OF PONTIAC GRANT ACCEPTANCE
Prosecuting Attorney and Circuit Court – Family Division is seeking approval and acceptance of a
grant agreement. The grant period is April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. The two projects tha t
this grant will allow to continue are the Prosecutor Accountability - Teen Court Program in Pontiac
and the Circuit Court Juvenile Drug Court Art Therapy Program. This is the 16th year this grant has
been awarded. The funding was cut significantly two years ago. The City of Pontiac and Oakland
County have worked cooperatively to direct these funds where needed.
Taub moved to amend the resolution as follows:
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is
authorized to execute the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Pontiac for
the purpose of accepting the JABG grant funds and operating alternative programs
for juvenile criminal offenses .”
Supported by McGillivray.
Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution as
amended. Supported by Spisz.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
6. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION -
CONTRACT WITH WATERFORD 51ST DISTRICT COURT TO PROVIDE WEEKEND AND
WEEKDAY ALTERNATIVE FOR MISDEMEANANTS (WWAM) TO OFFENDERS IN THE
VETERANS COURT
The Community Corrections Division is seeking approval of a contract for a work program
alternative to incarceration. This alternative program will take place at the 51st District Court
Veterans Court. Participants are charged $15 per day for the program.
Zack moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Bosnic.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
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7. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION -
CONTRACT WITH WATERFORD 51 ST DISTRICT COURT TO PROVIDE WEEKEND AND
WEEKDAY ALTERNATIVE FOR MISDEMEANANTS (WWAM) TO OFFENDERS IN THE
SOBRIETY COURT
The Community Correc tions Division is seeking approval of a contract for a work program
alternative to incarceration. This alternative program will take place at the 51st District Court
Sobriety Court. The fee to participate is $15 per day for the program .
Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggeste d resolution. Supported by
Spisz.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
8. MR #14051 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR INCREASED STATE
FUNDING FROM EXCESS REVENUES FOR LOCAL SCHOOL LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS
The resolution seeks increased state funding for law enforcement liaisons to improve school safety . The
funding sought is from appropriate unallocated sources by way of grants . The panel of speakers
introduced themselves as follows: Marion Ginopolis, Lake Orion School Superintendent , Mike Patton,
West Bloomfield Police Chief, Kenneth Gutman, Walled Lake School Superintendent , Randy Speck,
Madison Heights School Superintendent and Major Robert Smith from Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
Chairperson Dwyer read a letter from South Lyon Chief of Police Lloyd Collins, who was not able to attend
and be part of the panel. The letter was in support of the resolution and expressed concern for lack of
school resource funding in South Lyon as well as other school districts .
Chief Patton added that school liaisons are important because of the relationship that develops between
the student body and the officer. Major Smith strongly supports the return on investment of the scho ol
liaison program. Ms. Ginopolis has seen decreased funds for security measures in her school district. The
current school liaison has developed a trusted relationship with the students and staff. This relationship
can mean the difference between being proactive or reactive. Suitability for the type of work as a school
liaison is an important factor in building relationships. Mr. Gutman spoke briefly about the safety bond that
was passed in Walled Lake. He stated that the school security is covered under those monies, but the
officer is paid out of the general fund. Mr. Speck reiterated the need for safety in the schools and the
importance of a liaison. He thanked the committee for their efforts in this matter. Police presence in the
school parking lot is helpful. Approximate ly 45% of schools in Oakland County have school law
enforcement liaisons, most of which are in the high schools . It was mentioned that if the state is not able
to fund this effort at this time, the funding can possibly come from the community or other sou rces can be
investigated.
Bosnic moved to report to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution.
Supported by Zack.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote .
9. MR #14065 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – RECOGNITION OF JUNE 2014 AS
NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH IN OAKLAND COUNTY AND SUPPORT FOR EFFORTS TO
PROMOTE FIREARMS SAFETY
The resolution was introduced by Commissioners Spisz and Dwyer to acknowledge June 2014 as
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National Safety Month.
Spisz moved to refer the attached suggested resolution to the General Government
Committee. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote .
10. MR #14067 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION
IMPLEMENTATION FOR GUN VIOLENCE REPORT OF THE OAKLAND COUTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
The resolution was introduced by Chairperson Dwyer regarding Special Projects to support the
funding of the expenditures by the Gun Violence Study Committee.
Bosnic moved to refer the attached suggested resolution to the Finance Committee .
Supported by Spisz.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote .
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oakland County Friend of the Court – Citizen Advisory Committee 2013 Annual Report
B. Sheriff’s Office – 2014 Connections for Cardiovascular Health Program Grant
Application
C. Sheriff’s Office – 2014 Firehouse Subs – Grant Application
D. Sheriff’s Office – 2014 Law Enforcement Distribution Registration MCOLES Grant
Application
E. Oceana County Board of Commissioners, Resolution in Support of HB 5215, dated
February 13, 2014
Spisz moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
12:43 p.m.
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Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg
Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.