HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2016.04.26 - 36974BILL DWYER
Chairperson
MICHAEL SPISZ
Vice Chairperson
JANET JACKSON
Minority Vice Chairperson
April 26, 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 :
HUMAN RESOURCES Frank Russell , Analyst
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
Mandy Andrews, Community Liaison
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Marcia Gershenson, Commissioner, District #13
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 April 12, 2016, as printed. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Scott moved approval of the Agenda, as pr esented. Supported by McGillivray.
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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PUBLIC COMMENT
Commissioner Gershenson announced that the gun safe project will be coordinated with the gun
safety lock promotion. Ms. Andrews explained that letters are sent to retailers requesting discounts
on gun safe purchases. Should the retailer not be able to offer a discount, t hey are asked to partner
with the Sheriff’s Office and provide their name for the event. Commissioners were encouraged to
contact their local retailers to participate. Chairperson Dwyer stated that June 7 is the press
conference and the Gun Safety Lock Day is on June 10, 2016.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON 2016
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking to amend the law enforcement contract with Addison Township.
Addison Township voted to restore the Deputy II position that was eliminated due to cutbacks
several years ago.
Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent.
2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ORION 2016
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking to amend the law enforcement contract with Orion Township. A
Patrol Sergeant position will be added for supervision, bringing the substation total to 30 officers,
including command staff.
Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent.
3.. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF RECOVERED AND STOLEN
PROPERTY IN SPRING AUCTION
The Sheriff’s Office is requesting authorization to dispose of unclaimed property from recovered and
stolen goods in its spring auction. This is an annual reques t every spring and fall. The auction
event takes place live and online. The highest bidder wins the item. The auction is being held on
May 21, 2016, and is open to the public.
Scott moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Kowall.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent.
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4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY
OF ORCHARD LAKE 2016
The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of a contract with the City of Orchard Lake to provide law
enforcement services for special events. The annual contract includes standard law enforcement
officers and Mounted Deputy patrol support as needed. Every year the Sheriff’s Office assists with
the St. Mary’s Fair scheduled in May.
Scott moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
McGillivray.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Jackson absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Sheriff’s Office – 2016 State Criminal Alien Assista nce Program (SCAAP) Grant
Application
B. Sheriff’s Office – 2016 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Grant Application
C. Public Services – Animal Control Division - 2016 Cage Renewal Grant Application
Spisz moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Scott.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
In reference to Communications A, Undersheriff McCabe stated that the information about the
number of jailed criminal aliens is not provided to the Sheriff’s Office.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Undersheriff McCabe updated the Committee about a recent murder in Pontiac. The suspect is
a Wayne County parolee formerly charged with manslaughter. The parolee removed his tether
and took the victim’s vehicle. Local law enforcement agencies are searching for him in the Six
Mile and Woodward area .
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
11:16 a.m.
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Tracy Stolzenfeld Jim VerPloeg
Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.