HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2015.12.01 - 36939BILL DWYER
Chairperson
MICHAEL SPISZ
Vice Chairperson
JANET JACKSON
Minority Vice Chairperson
December 1, 2015
Vice Chairperson Spisz called the meeting of the Public S ervices Committee to order at 11:01 a.m.
in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT :
Michael Spisz, Janet Jackson, John Scott, Eileen Kowall, Gary McGillivray
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Bill Dwyer
OTHERS PRESENT :
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY Willie Brooks, Executive Director
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director
ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION Joanie Toole, Chief
MEDICAL EXAMINER Thom Hardesty, Administrator
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Paul Walton, Chief Assistant Prosecutor
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
STUDENTS (ROEPER HIGH SCHOOL) Jake Janowitz
John Kruszewski
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director
Chris Ward , Senior Analyst
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Tracy Stolzenfeld, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairperson Spisz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Jackson moved approval of the minutes of November 3, 2015, as printed. Supported by
Kowall.
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
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
McGillivray moved approval of the Agenda, as pr esented. Supported by Scott.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. VerPloeg introduced the students, Jake and John, from Roeper High School, attending the
meeting to observe and fulfill volunteer hours for their government class.
Mr. Brooks commented on the first agenda item, Narcan gift donation. A brief background was
given. Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority is donat ing 150 Narcan kits of an
approximate value of $20,000 to help the Sheriff’s Office fight the war on drugs.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT DONATION OF NASAL NALOXONE
(NARCAN) FROM COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
The Sheriff’s Office is requesting acceptance of a gift of Narcan kits from Community Mental Health.
This will allow a kit to be available in eve ry patrol vehicle. So far 17 lives have been saved by
officers administering the drug. A nasal kit was passed around the room. Mr. Brooks explained that
the monies for the kits are derived from funds designated for substance abuse prevention and also
a portion of taxation on alcohol and cigarettes. The Sheriff’s Office has had success with the
Narcan kits. A training program for the police of the entire county is part of a long-term plan.
Scott moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Dwyer absent.
2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2015 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC S CIENCE IMPROVEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM - ACCEPTANCE
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking acceptance of a grant from the Michigan State Police . The amount
of the grant is $52,712 and is based on the number of forensic exams performed. The funds will be
used to partially fund the creation of a Forensic Lab Sp ecialist II position. The addition of this
position is to help reduce the case backlog.
McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported
by Scott.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Dwyer absent.
3. ANIMAL CONTROL AND PET ADOPTION CENTER – ACQUISITION OF A SHELTER
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SHELTER BUDDY)
The Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center seeks approval to purch ase a Shelter Management
System. The Legacy Fund will be used to purchase the Shelter Buddy software in the amount of
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$30,920. The old system was purchased in 2008 and is not user -friendly. The new system is
anticipated to assist with streamlining paperwo rk including scheduling medical eve nts and surgery
for the animals and helping with customer service. The new system will update the department with
reporting statistics and direct marketing, like texting and social media. The time saved with the
implementation of Shelter Buddy will allow additional time to be spent working with and socializing
the animals.
Scott moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Dwyer absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
11:20 a.m.
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Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg
Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.