HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2016.08.09 - 36995BILL DWYER
Chairperson
MICHAEL SPISZ
Vice Chairperson
JANET JACKSON
Minority Vice Chairperson
August 9, 2016
Chairperson Dwyer called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 11:05 a.m. in
Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT :
Bill Dwyer, Michael Spisz, Janet Jackson, Eileen Kowall
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
John Scott, Gary McGillivray
OTHERS PRESENT :
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Dan Hunter, Deputy Director
PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE Tricia Dare, Juvenile Division, Chief
PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director
ANIMAL CONTROL Joanie Toole, Chief
SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff
Dale Cunningham, Business Manager
TREASURER’S OFFICE Andy Meisner, Treasurer
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward , Administrative Director
Connie Srogi, Analyst
Julia Ruffin, Community Liaison
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 July 12, 2016, as printed. Supported by Jackson.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Kowall moved approval of the Agenda, as presented. 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
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - FY 2017-FY 2021 TITLE IV-E CLIENT SERVICES
CONTRACT – GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Prosecuting Attorney is requesting acceptance of the federal Title IV-E grant with funds passed
through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The five -year contract provides
funds for legal representation on all child abuse and neglect cases. Also covered through this
funding is ongoing training and establishing protocols.
Kowall moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott and McGillivray absent.
2. ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION – ESTABLISH FISCAL YEARS 2017 – 2019
MUNICIPALITY CONTRACTS AND OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AND PET
ADOPTION RATES FOR BOARDING AND DISPOSAL
The Animal Control Division is requesting approval of contract rates for years 2017 through 2019.
Every three years the contract fees charged to the public and municipalities are recalculated by the
division. The rates have increased for disposal and boarding of animals.
Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Jackson.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott and McGillivray absent.
3. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT - ANIMAL SHELTER AND PET ADOPTION
CENTER- 2016 ANONYMOUS GRANT ACCEPTANCE
The Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center is seeking acceptance of the grant from an
anonymous grantor. Th ese monies will fund two industrial standard cat cages to house the cats
awaiting adoption. Mr. Newman commented on the letter that was sent to the C ommissioners
regarding the spay, neuter and release program for cats. Anima l Control can perform the spay and
neuter portion; however, release of the cats would be considered animal abandonment.
Kowall moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by
Spisz.
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Scott and McGillivray absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Sheriff’s Office/Prosecuting Attorney, FY2017 Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET)
Grant- Application
B. Haven – Safe Therapeutic Assault Response Team (START Program) October 1, 2015
through September 31, 2016 Report
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Spisz moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Kowall.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Undersheriff McCabe updated the Committee that the Coverdell grant funds recently received
were lower than anticipated and discussions are taking place with the Michigan State Police.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
11:17 a.m.
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Tracy Stolzenfeld Chris Ward
Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.