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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2017.03.06 - 37044 March 6, 2017 Vice Chairperson Fleming called the meeting of the General Government Committee to order at 9:31 a.m. in Committee Room A of the Commissioners’ Auditorium Wing, County Service Center in Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Wade Fleming, Marcia Gershenson, Shelley Taub, Bob Hoffman, Eileen Kowall, Adam Kochenderfer, David Woodward, Nancy Quarles COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Christine Long OTHERS PRESENT : CHILDREN’S VILLAGE Jody Overall, Manager COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY Willie Brooks, Executive Director, CEO Christine Burk, Manager Dr. Robert Klotz, Board Member Sidney Rubin, Board Member Jonathan Landsman, Board Member CORPOR ATION COUNSEL Keith Lerminiaux, Corporation Counsel Jody Hall, Financial Attorney EXECUTIVE OFFICE Jerry Poisson, Deputy Executive II HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES George Miller, Director HOMELAND SECURITY Ted Quisenberry, Manager SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chris Ward, Administrative Director Michael Andrews, Senior Analyst Jami Monte, Committee Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairperson Fleming led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Kochenderfer moved approval of the minutes of February 6, 2017 and February 15 , 2017, as printed. Supported by Quarles. Motion carried on a voice vote. AGENDA Gershenson moved approval of the agenda, as printed. Supported by Kowall. OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470 Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572 GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Shelley Taub Bob Hoffman Eileen Kowall Adam Kochenderfer David Woodward Nancy Quarles CHRISTINE LONG Chairperson WADE FLEMING Vice Chairperson MARCIA GERSHENSON Minority Vice Chairperson General Government Committee Page 2 March 6, 2017 Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None. AGENDA ITEMS 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION - 2016 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - TRANSFER/ACCEPTANCE OF EQUIPMENT The Homeland Security Division is seeking appro val for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Oakland County and certain local units of government for the transfer of equipment that is purchased with the 2016 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) dollars. In accordance with the grant guidelines, these funds are often used to purchase equipment that will be used to strengthen community response and anti- terrorism efforts with the local communities. Once the equipment is purchased, it is transferred to a special team, or City, Village, or Township (CVT). When the equipment is transferred, the special team or CVT then has the responsibility of maintaining it, using it in accordance with the grant guid elines, and/or reporting to the Homeland Security Division any changes in the scope of intent that it is used for. Homeland Security will work with each of the CVTs or special teams to secure the MOU and equipment transfer. The MOU has been reviewed and approved by Corporation Counsel. Mr. Quisenberry has offered to create a list of the equipment purchased , what it is used for, and which municipality it is being transferred to, for periodic submission to this Committee for review. Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long and Hoffman absent . 2. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DIVISION - OAKLAND COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN OAKLAND COUNTY AND THE OAKLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES FOR OAKLAND COUNTY CHILDREN’S VILLAGE The Children’s Village Division is seeking approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) for psychiatric services. The need for psychiatric services at Children’s Village (CV) has increased over the years. T he agreement is in the amount of $75,000 for budget year October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. CV clinical staff refers the children to the psychiatrist, or a request may also come from the court, an attorney, or a parent. This is the second year that CV has partnered with the OCCMHA and it is going well. Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Quarles . Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent . 3. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CHILDREN’S VILLAGE, WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, JULY 1, 2016 - JUNE 30, 2019 The Children’s Village Division is seeking approval of an Interlocal Agreement bet ween Oakland County and the Waterford School District for educational services. The Waterford School District is required to provide these services to the youth that reside at CV. The agreement is proposed for three school years, from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. Mr. Miller stated that the Waterford School District does a phenomenal job in providing these services and recommends approval. General Government Committee Page 3 March 6, 2017 Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Kowall. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent . 4. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE #31, AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTING PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATIONS Corporation Counsel drafted Ordinance #31 -- An Ordinance to Protect Public Safety Operations, Infrastructure Supporting Public Safety Operations , and Critical Infrastructure. There was recently an incident where a couple of individuals took video of the dispatch center and its employees, then posted it to YouTube. Additionally, information as to the location of the dispatch center was posted on Google. The posting was ultimately able to be removed from G oogle, but as a result of th ese events, County Administration has proposed to adopt an ordinance to protect the building and the employees. Homeland Security is in the same building as Dispatch , and the IT Building is next door. Pontiac and Waterford both have local ordinances that prohibit general trespassing, however, this ordinance allows for specific protection of County public safety operations and critical infrastructure. The area of Building 47 West will be fenced in and have signs posted for authorized persons only. This ordinance will allow for trespassers to be cited and arrested. Vice Chairperson Fleming set a public hearing on the adoption of Ordinance #31 for Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. Taub moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Gershenson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent . 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY INTERVIEWS - REAPPOINTMENTS The following three applicants were interviewed for reappointment to the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority : Dr. Robert Klotz, Mental Health Provider; Sidney Rubin, General Public; and Jonathan Landsman, General Public . Mary Kucharek was interviewed and appointed as a Secondary Consumer in February 2017 to fill the remainder of a term due to a resignation. The Committee agreed that it was not necessary to inte rview her again before reappointment. Each of these four terms expire on March 31, 2017. Hoffman moved to waive the publication and interview requirements for the reappointment of the members of the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority, pursua nt to MR #13000, Board Rule IX, Section G. Supported by Quarles . Motion carried on a voice vote. Kowall moved to reappoint Dr. Robert Klotz, Sidney Rubin, Jonathan Landsman, and Mary Kucharek to the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority to ser ve three-year terms from April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2020. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long absent . 6. AREA AGENCY ON AGING GOVERNING BOARD INTERVIEWS - OLDER ADULT REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT General Government Committee Page 4 March 6, 2017 The following four applicants were interviewed for the Older Adult Representative seat on the Area Agency on Aging Governing Board : Doris Taylor Burks, Steven Faine, Claudine Bacher, and Carol Zimmerman. A brief discussion regarding the interviews was held . The recommendation to reopen the application process was offered. Mr. Andrews stated that the Committee had previously decided to interview these four applicants, but could reopen the process if none were appointed. Commissioner Quarles expressed concern about the process having changed an d the Committee not adhering to the changes that were put in place. Discussion was held. Quarles moved to appoint Doris Taylor Burks as the Area Agency on Aging - Older Adult Representative. Supported by Woodward. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gershenson, Woodward, Quarles (3) NAYS: Fleming, Taub, Hoffman, Kowall, Kochenderfer (5) ABSENT: Long (1) Motion failed for lack of a majority vote. Hoffman moved to appoint Steven Faine as the Area Agency on Aging - Older Adult Representative. Supported by Woodward. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Hoffman, Woodward, Quarles (3) NAYS: Fleming, Gershenson, Taub, Kowall, Kochenderfer (5) ABSENT: Long (1) Motion failed for lack of a majority vote. Gershenson moved to reopen the application process for the Area Agency on Aging - Older Adult Representative seat for two weeks, with a deadline of March 19, 2017 . Supported by Woodward. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Fleming, Gershenson, Hoffman, Kowall, Kochenderfer, Woodward (6) NAYS: Quarles (1) ABSENT: Long, Taub (2) Motion carried with a majority vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. FOC-CAC Minutes - 9/12/16 B. FOC-CAC Minutes - 11/14/16 C. FOC-CAC Minutes - 1/9/17 D. Library Board Minutes - 12/6/16 E. DHHS Memo - 2/9/17 F. Children’s Village - Behavioral Health Grant Application G. Health Division - Behavioral Health Grant Application H. Health Division - Minority Health Grant Application I. Health Division - OC Inland Beach Grant Agreement - Amendment within 15% of Original Agreement J. Area Agency on Aging 1-B 1st Quarter Update Hoffman moved to receive and file Communic ation Items A - J. Supported by Kochenderfer . General Government Committee Page 5 March 6, 2017 Motion carried on a voice vote. General Government Committee Page 6 March 6, 2017 OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 12:11 p.m. ______________________________________ _____________________________________ Jami Monte, Committee Coordinator Chris Ward, Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.