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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2014.11.12 - 36853BILL DWYER Chairperson MIKE BOSNIC Vice Chairperson HELAINE ZACK Minority Vice Chairperson November 12, 2014 Chairperson Dwyer called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 11:30 a.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Bill Dwyer, Helaine Zack, Shelley Taub, Michael Spisz, Gary McGillivray COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Mike Bosnic OTHERS PRESENT : CIRCUIT COURT Lisa Langton, Deputy Court Administrator John Cooperrider, Court Business Manager COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Barb Hankey, Manager HUMAN RESOURCES Sara Kohn, Analyst PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director ANIMAL CONTROL Bob Gatt, Manager VETERANS’ SERVICES Garth Wootten, Manager SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Business Manager BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director Chris Ward , Senior Analyst Tracy Stolzenfeld, Committe e Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Dwyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Spisz moved approval of the minutes of October 8, 2014, as printed. Supported by Taub. 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 November 12, 2014 AGENDA ITEMS 1. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES: VETERAN S SERVICES AND ANIMAL CONTROL POSITION CHANGES The Public Services Department is requesting authorization to delete an Office Assistant II position and to create a full-time eligible Veterans Benefits Counselor I and a 1,000 hours per year part -time non-eligible Veterinarian position. Veterans’ Services would like to eliminate the office assistant position and create a Veterans Benefits Counselor position, which is cost neutral. The resolution was drafted with the inten tion of the Veterinarian position being a 1,000 hours per year position . This position will be funded by the Animal Control Legacy Fund. The department plans to offer low-cost spay or neutering services and additional v eterinarian care at the clinic in the future. The animal shelter accepts every animal and currently houses 359 cats and 159 dogs . Zack moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz Zack moved to amend the resoluti on as follows: “WHEREAS the Division proposes to create one (1) 500 1,000 hours per year Part -Time Non-Eligible Veterinarian position.” The table, 1., “Veterinarian (PTNE 500 1000 hours)” Supported by Spisz. Motion to amend carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent . Main motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT DONATION FOR K -9 DOG (AJAX) The Sheriff’s Office is seeking acceptance of a K-9 donation . The dog, Ajax, is being donated by Argentine Township. The dog is trained and will be assigned to Deputy Kershaw who will retire his current K-9, Knight. Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT FOR K -9 DOG (KNIGHT) The Sheriff’s Office is requesting authorization to transfer ownership and enter into a Release Agreement for the retiring K-9, Knight. The tradition is for the retired dog to be sold back to the handler for $1. The retired dog becomes part of the family and stays with the handler. McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 November 12, 2014 4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – POSITION CHANGES – INMATE PROGRAM SERVICES The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval for personnel position changes in the Inmate Pr ogram Services. The change is being implemented to better suit the department’s needs. The plan is to delete one Chief Corrections Programs Services classification and create the following three positions: One full-time Inmate Casework Supervisor, one part-time, non-eligible, 1,000 hours per year Office Assistant II for Special Teams Unit and one part -time, non-eligible Office Assistant II for the Administration Unit. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 5. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – POSITION CHANGES – OCCMHA REIMBURSEMENT FOR JAIL ALLIANCE WITH SUPPORT (JAWS) PROGRAM The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval for personnel position changes in the JAWS Program, which will be reimbursed by Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA.) The plan is to delete one full-time eligible Inmate Caseworker and replace it with two newly created part- time, non-eligible, 1,000 hours Inmate Caseworker positions . Due to decreased funding , the benefits coverage for the current caseworker is being discontinued. An existing part-time, non- eligible Inmate Substance Abuse Technician position will be continued. Taub moved to recommend approva l of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 6. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTINUATION OF OCCMHA AGREEMENT AND INMATE CASEWORKER POSITION The Sheriff’s Office is requesting authorization to continue the OCCMHA agreement for the reimbursement of the Inmate Caseworker position. Similar to the previous resolution regarding position changes, the OCCMHA will provide reimbursement for the partial support of one full -time eligible Inmate Caseworker in Corrective Services – Detention Facilities Division/Inmate Program Services. McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic a bsent. 7. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON 2013 -2015 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking authorization to enter into an amendment for law enforcement services in Lyon Township that reflects the addition of four full-time eligible Deputy II’s and one full- time eligible Deputy I. These positions will be added to the Contract Patrol Lyon Unit, Patrol Services Division for the period of January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 November 12, 2014 McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 8. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS 2 013-2015 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval to enter into an amendment for law enforcement services in Rochester Hills that reflects the addition of one full -time eligible Deputy II and one full -time eligible Account Clerk I, along with the deletion of two part-time, non-eligible 1,000 hours per year Account Clerks. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 9. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE 2013 -2015 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking authorization to enter into an amendment for law enforcement services in Commerce Township that reflects the upgrading of one ex isting Deputy II to a Patrol Sergeant. Commerce currently has one Lieutenant and one S ergeant. This change will help provide supervision for a split shift, 7 :00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., at the substation. Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached sugge sted resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 10. SHERIFF, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2015 OAKLAND COUNTY NARCOTICS ENFORCMENT TEAM (NET) BYRNE GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Sheriff’s Office and Prosecuting Attorney are seeking acceptance of the Michigan State Police grant. This is an annual grant. F unds have been cut by 50% of what the award was seven to eight years ago. The grant award is $154,000. McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 11. 52/1 DISTRICT COURT (NOVI) - FY 2015 DRUG COURT GRANT - ACCEPTANCE The 52-1 District Court in Novi is seeking acceptance of a grant from the Supreme Court Administrative Office (SCAO.) This is an annual grant. The grant received last year was $75,000 . This year the grant is $64,998. Not all of the grant funds were able to be used last year due to the grant being accepted late, which led to unused funds by the time the person was placed. An amendment was submitted during the grant period to apply for overtime in an attempt to recover those funds; however, once approved , there was not enough time to utilize all funds. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 5 November 12, 2014 Acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment , and the continuation of the Special Revenue , full-time eligible Probation Officer I position is contingent upon future levels of grant funding. Zack moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 12. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVIES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION - FY 2015 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Public Services Department/Community Corrections Division is requesting acceptance of a grant from the Michigan Department of Community Corrections. The total grant awarded to the County is $1,911,028, which was the requested amount in the application. Zack moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 13. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FISCAL YEAR 2015 CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Prosecuting Attorney is seeking acceptance of a grant from the State of Michigan, Department of Community Health . The grant amount is $218,900. This is the 23 rd year of grant acceptance. Due to an error made by the State, an additional $5,000 will be received. The grant reimburses the salaries of four victim advocates and partial fringes for those positions. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 14. CIRCUIT COURT - 2015 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (ADULT TREATMENT COURT) - GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Circuit Court is seeking acceptance of a grant from the Supreme Court Administrative Office (SCAO) Michigan Drug Court Grant Program. This is an annual grant. The grant amount is the same as last year and is one of the many funding streams for the Adult Treatment Court. Zack moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 6 November 12, 2014 15. CIRCUIT COURT - 2015 MICHIGAN DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM (JUVENILE DRUG COURT) - GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Circuit Court is seeking acceptance of a grant from Supreme Court Administrative Office (SCAO) Michigan Drug Court Grant Program. The grant amount from SCAO is $43,000, which is one of the many funding streams for the Juvenile Drug Court . Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 16. CIRCUIT COURT - 2015 MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM - GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Circuit Court is requesting acceptance of a grant from Supreme Court Administrative Office (SCAO) Michigan Drug Court Grant Program. This is the 7th year of grant acceptance for this program. The grant amount from SCAO is $60,000. The funds will be used to pr ovide a liaison to assist in assessments, crisis intervention referrals, counseling and those type s of functions that coordinate care through the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority. Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Zack. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. 17. CIRCUIT COURT - 2015 URBAN DRUG COURT INITIATIVE (UDCI) PROGRAM - GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Circuit Court is requesting acceptance of a grant from the Supreme Court Administrative Office (SCAO). This is the third year of the Urban Drug Court Initiative (UDCI) Program. The grant amount from SCAO is $282,000. The funds are used toward services for those who commit an offense in Pontiac, not necessarily live in Pontiac , and have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder . The fund amount is down from last year and will not affect the program. McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Taub. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Bosnic absent. COMMUNICATIONS None. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOU RNMENT Undersheriff McCabe reported that Pontiac ’s crime statistics have improved. So far this year four homicides occurred, where last year the number was eight and the year before was sixteen. Emergency response time is down more than half, to nine mi nutes and six minutes for priority calls. Ms. Langton commented that she is honored and thankful for the support for her new judge position. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 7 November 12, 2014 There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:02 p.m. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.