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.