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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2016.03.22 - 36964BILL DWYER Chairperson MICHAEL SPISZ Vice Chairperson JANET JACKSON Minority Vice Chairperson March 22, 2016 Chairperson Dwyer called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 11:00 a.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Bill Dwyer, Michael Spisz, John Scott, Eileen Kowall, Gary McGillivray COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Janet Jackson OTHERS PRESENT : 52-4 DISTRICT COURT Jill Palulian, Court Administrator Patricia Bates Probation Supervisor PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director MEDICAL EXAMINER Thomas Hardesty, Administrator SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Chris Wundrach, Captain Dale Cunningham, Business Manager BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim VerPloeg, Administrative Director Chris Ward , Senior Analyst Tracy Stolzenfeld, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Dwyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Kowall moved approval of the minutes of February 9, 2016, as printed. Supported by Scott. Motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF AGENDA McGillivray moved approval of the Agenda, as pr esented. 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 22, 2016 PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Dwyer announced that the Board of Commissioners is collecting donations from employees for Flint residents this week, Monday through Thursday . The donation delivery will be on Friday. The following items are being sought: Antibacterial soap and wipes, waterless baby food and formula, 3-in-1 bath and leave-in shampoo, hand sanitizers and Vaseline. AGENDA ITEMS 1. 52-4 DISTRICT COURT (TROY) – CREATE ONE (1) FULL-TIME-ELIGIBLE PROBATION OFFICER I POSITION AND DELETE ONE (1) PART -TIME NON -ELIGIBLE PROBATION OFFICER I POSITION The Troy District Court requests authorization for the deletion of one Part-time Non-eligible Probation Officer I position and the creation of one Full-time Eligible Probation Officer I position. The newly created full-time eligible position will replace the part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours per year position. The court’s caseload is up ten percent in the last four years. Employee levels are above the levels prior to the economic downturn. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. Spisz moved to directly refer the resolution to the Human Resources and Fi nance Committees. Supported by McGillivray . Motion to refer carried on a voice vote. 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD FOR POLICE OFFICERS DR IVERS TRAINING The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of the interlocal agreement with Southfield for police officers driver’s training. Captain Wundra ch explained that the driver’s training program consists of two sessions. The first session covers Emergency Vehicle Operations, which includes evasive steering, controlled braking, threshold steering and acceleration and high speed lane changes. The second session covers pursuit termination techniques, which consists of a precision and mobilization technique, known as “the pit.” The training is conducted at the Milford Proving Grounds. For pit maneuvers, 12 vehicles are available that have steel bumpers in the front and back f or impact protection. Decommissioned patrol vehicles from the fleet are used for this type of training. Scott moved to recommend approv al of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 March 22, 2016 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON 2016-2018 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the contract for marine patrol services for Addison Township. The annual marine contracts have been continuing since 2008. The Department of Natural Resources funds are allocated for jump boats that respond to calls. The marine contracts provide for part-time marine deputies to patrol the lakes. The number of deputy hours re mains the same as last year. During the summer the local communities communicate with the department for scheduling to avoid wasted resources. The actual deputy hours worked vary each season. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. 4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE 2016 -2018 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the contract for marine patrol services for Commerce Township. Kowall moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. 5. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND 2016 -2018 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the contract for marine pa trol services for Highland Township. Kowall moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. 6. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMEN T IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE 2016 -2018 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the contract for marine patrol services for Independence Township. Kowall moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 March 22, 2016 7. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CITY OF NOVI 2016-2018 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the contract for marine patrol services fo r Novi. Patrol services are provided for Walled Lake, a majority of which is located in the City of Novi. McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. 8. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE 2016 -2018 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the contract for marine patrol services for Orchard Lake. McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. 9. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION 2016-2018 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the contract for marine patrol services for Orion Township. Patrol services are provided for Lake Orion and Voorheis Lake. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. 10. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CITY OF SYLVAN LAKE 2016 -2018 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the contract for marine patrol services fo r Sylvan Lake. McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Scott. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. 11. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD 2016 -2018 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the contract for marine patrol services for Waterford Township. Patrol services are provided for Lake Oakland. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 5 March 22, 2016 Scott moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. 12. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD 2016 -2018 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting appro val of the contract for marine patrol services for West Bloomfield Township. Patrol services are provided for Pine Lake. Scott moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. 13. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – MARINE PATROL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKE 2016-2018 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the contract for marine patrol services for White Lake Township. Patrol services are provided for Pontiac Lake. Kowall moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent. OTHER BUSINESS Undersheriff McCabe updated the Committee regarding a recent Supreme Court ruling that anyone under the age of 18 convicted and sentenced of first degree murder with a mandatory life in prison will be granted a resentencing. The Prosecutor’s Office and County Executive will be assisting the department in the burdensome task. Undersheriff McCabe announced that Pontiac has started a PAL program, which is a 501(C)(3) organization. All were encouraged to support Pontiac’s youth and attend next month’s program. COMMUNICATIONS A. Sheriff’s Office – 2016 MCOLES Law Enforcement Distribution Registration - Grant Application Spisz moved to file and receive the Communication. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried on a voice vote. Undersheriff McCabe commented that the MCOLES Law Enforcement Distribution Registration grant is distributed twice a year. The grant application listed under Communications is for the second half of the year. Some of the training funds from the State were cut dramatically. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 6 March 22, 2016 OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Dwyer inquired about the County’s emergency preparedness in light of the terrorist attacks in Brussels this morning. Undersheriff McCabe responded that e mergency preparedness efforts continue and a task force exists specifically for terrorism. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg Committee Coordinator Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.