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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 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2 April 1, 2014 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 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 April 1, 2014 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. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 April 1, 2014 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 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 5 April 1, 2014 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. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.