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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2015.03.10 - 36874BILL DWYER Chairperson MICHAEL SPISZ Vice Chairperson JANET JACKSON Minority Vice Chairperson March 10, 2015 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, Michael Spisz, Janet Jackson, John Scott, Eileen Kowall, Gary McGillivray COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT : MI-PACA Vickie Krigner, Board Member PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Tricia Dare, Juvenile Justice Division Chief Tondah Showers, Secretary PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Business Manager BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director Chris Ward , Senior Analyst Connie Srogi, Analyst 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 February 10, 2015, as printed. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Scott moved approval of the Agenda as printed. Supported by Spisz. 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 John Scott Eileen Kowall Gary McGillivray PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2 March 10, 2015 PUBLIC COMMENT Jim VerPloeg introduced Connie Srogi, the new Board of Commissioners’ Analyst. Vickie Krigner spoke on behalf of Michigan Political Action Committee for Animals . AGENDA ITEMS 1. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – PAINT CREEK TRAIL WAYS CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2015 SEASON The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of the contract for law enforcement services at Paint Creek Trailways. The service is provided by the mounted unit that patrol s the Paint Creek Trailways every summer. Kowall moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – SALE OF SHERIFF’S OFFICE COUNTY -OWNED FIREARMS The Sheriff’s Of fice is requesting approval of the policy to authorize sale of County-owned firearms to retiring county law enforcement officers and employees who are assigned weapons . Upon retiring, deputies are allowed to purchase their duty weapons and up to one shotg un. The cash value of the gun is established. The retired officers may not resell the weapons and are required to sign a statement that the firearm is for personal use. Jackson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – DISPOSAL OF FORFEITED, LOST, OR UNCLAIMED FIREARMS The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the policy to authorize disposal of forfeited or unclaimed firearms. The firearms not destroyed will be used for training or sold at auction. Licensed firearm dealers conducting business from a physical building location and open to the public may bid on a firearm at auction. Proceeds from the sale will be put toward law enforcement purposes. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE CH ARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION 2013-2015 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of a contract amendment for law enforcement services for Orion Township. In 2008 deputies were laid off and are gradually being added back in. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 March 10, 2015 This amendment proposes the addition of one full-time eligible Deputy II and one part -time non- eligible Court Deputy II that can assist with front desk security duties , effective April 4, 2015. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – DONATION OF USED BLANKETS TO LOCAL CHARITIES The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of blanket donations to local charities. Approximately 700 used wool blankets are being replaced with new blankets in the jail. The monetary value of the blankets would not amount to much ; however, they can be used by charities and homeless shelters. Scott moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2014 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE The Sheriff’s Office is seeking acceptance of a grant from the Michigan State Police, Forensic Division. The amount of the grant is $58,322. The funds will be used toward the forensic lab for the purchase of a gas chromatography used for substance sample testing. This grant includes an application and acceptance due to time constraints. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. OTHER BUSINESS Undersheriff McCabe gave a brief law enforcement update. Pontiac recently had their first homicide of the year. 7. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – FY2015 TITLE IV-E CLIENT SERVICES CONTRACT - ACCEPTANCE The Prosecutor’s Office is seeking a pproval of a contract between Oakland County and Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS). The contract is for the Prosecuting Attorney to provide legal representation and consultation on child abuse and neglect cases in Oakland County, as well as other services to establish protocols, assist in petition writing and provide training to DHS. The contract amount for legal services covered is up to $497,665.50 . No addition of staff is required. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 March 10, 2015 COMMUNICATIONS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:51 a.m. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.