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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2017.03.07 - 37046BILL DWYER Chairperson MICHAEL SPISZ Vice Chairperson JANET JACKSON Minority Vice Chairperson March 7, 2017 Chairperson Dwyer called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 11:02 a.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Bill Dwyer, Michael Spisz, Janet Jackson, Tom J. Berman, Doug Tietz, Gary McGillivray COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT : FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Ed Joss, FPE Ma nager PUBLIC SERVICES Mark Newman, Director ANIMAL CONTROL Bob Gatt, Manager Joanie Toole, Chief SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Business Manager Joe Quisenberry, Captain Brent Miles, Lieutenant Todd Hill, Lieutenant BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Marcia Gershenson, Commissioner, District 13 Chris Ward , Administrative Director Julia Ruffin, Senior Community Liaison Michael Andrews, 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 February 7, 2017, as printed. Supported by Jackson. 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 Tom J. Berman Doug Tietz Gary McGillivray PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2 March 7, 2017 APPROVAL OF AGENDA McGillivray moved approval of the Agenda, as pr esented. Supported by Tietz. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None. REGULAR AGENDA 1. ANIMAL CONTROL AND PET ADOPTION CENTER – BISSELL EMPTY THE SHELTERS GRANT APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE The Animal Control Division is requesting acceptance of the grant award from the Bissell Pet Foundation to help “Empty the Shelters.” The pet adoption event has participant s statewide and plans are in place to continue the endeavor to partner with Bissell . The funding from Bissell covers the pet adoption fees at this event. Last fall’s event was successful with the adoption of 30 dogs and another 8 rescue dogs, plus 32 cats. Bissell’s previous award reimbursement was $6,110, with no cost to the County. Mr. Gatt updated the Committee on the monthly report, which shows that the release rate on dogs is at 90%. The new animal shelter building is twice the size of the old facility and construction is moving along. The Committee members were invited to walk through the building to see the progress. The soft opening is scheduled for August and the grand opening will be held after that. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached sug gested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2017 MICHIGAN MEDICAL MARIHUANA OPERATION AND OVERSIGHT GRANT - ACCEPTANCE The Sheriff’s Office is seeking acceptance of a grant from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing. The total amount of the award was $342,189, which is within $20,000 of last year’s award . The grant period is from January 2, 2017 through September 15, 2017. All marihuana investigations will be covered under the grant. The funds will be used to reimburse the Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) for overtime costs and equipment. The current equipment is 15 years old and outdated. Grant funds will also be used to upgrade the surveillance van and to purchase ballistic helmets for the officers. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Berman. Motion carried unanimously on a roll cal l vote. 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of utilizing forfeited funds for equipment , officer training and the creation of a part-time non -eligible deputy. This annual request is required to release funds. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 March 7, 2017 This year a part-time deputy is being added to the NET. This additional officer will free up the full- time officers in the NET unit. An acoustical device will also be purchased with the funds to be used in situations like a barricaded gunman. Undersheriff McCabe shared the information sheet on the device to the Committee. The device is portable and can be mounted on the police vehicle. Undersheriff McCabe reported that a barricaded gunman situation occurred in Auburn Hills yesterday. The issue was re solved peacefully with the gunman ultimately surrendering. The device can be used in those type s of situations or to disperse a crowd. The sound is so loud that it will drive people away. Additionally the funds will be used to replace the old police motorcycles with new ones that have an updated anti-lock braking system. The new braking system will provide more safety to the officers operating the new motorcycles . Jackson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Tietz. Motion carried unan imously on a roll call vote. 4. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – REMODELING AND EXPANSION OF FORENSIC LABORATORY TOXICOLOGY UNIT The Sheriff’s Office is seeking authorization to remodel and expand the Forensic Laboratory of the Toxicology Unit. Construction of a sepa rate area is needed to perform the new services for blood alcohol testing. The current toxicology tests are sent to Lansing and results take two to three- weeks. The new equipment has been purchased and training is being done. The turnaround time for results with the new equipment will be one to two days. The new blood work testing is anticipated to begin in the fall. McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Berman. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 5. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ORION 2017/2018 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking to amend the law enforcement contract with Orion Township to add a Patrol Investigator position. The addition of a Patrol Investigator will restore the position eliminated at the substation in the budget cuts during the economic downturn. Previous officer levels from 2007 are being reached. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggeste d resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 6. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILIARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE 2017/2018 The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of a contract with the City of Orchard Lake to provide law enforcement services for special events during 2017/2018. This new contract is for two years. The contract provides for continued 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 PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 March 7, 2017 May. Tietz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jackson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 7. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – PAINT CREEK TRAILWAYS CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2017/2018 SEASON The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of the contract for law enforcement services at Paint Creek Trailways for 2017/2018. This is a two-year contract for bike patrol and Mounted Deputies that has been continued for many seasons. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Berman. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 8. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – CONTRACT FOR AUXILI ARY DEPUTY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF WIXOM 2017/2018 The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of the contract for auxiliary deputy services with Wixom. The services of a Mounted Deputy have been requested to be continued for the annual Fourth of July fireworks. The set overtime rates for these services during special events will be reimbursed by the City of Wixom. McGillivray moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jackson. Motion carried unanimously on a roll cal l vote. 9. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – FISCAL YEAR 2017 AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ATPA) GRANT – SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PONTIAC The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval of the Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Pontiac for the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant awarded by the Michigan State Police. This is an annual grant for automobile theft prevention. Two auto theft prevention teams exist, one in Madison Heights and the other in the County complex. Since Pontiac contracts with the police department, the services are required to be under a subrecipient agreement, similar to the other municipalities ’ contracts. Jackson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS A. Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center, January 2017 Report B. Sheriff’s Office – 2018 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Gra nts Program - PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 5 March 7, 2017 Grant Application C. Letter to Board of Commissioners fro m Chairperson Dwyer regarding the Study Group on Gun Violence dated March 7, 2017 Chairperson Dwyer read Item C of the Communications , his letter to the Board of Commissioners which lists the members of the Study Group on Gun Violence as follows: Bill Dwyer, Michael Spisz, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson and Tom Berman. The study group dates back a few years ago and meets to examine issues germane to gun violence pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #13017. McGillivray moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Jackson. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT The Study Group on Gun Violence will meet immediately following this meeting. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting w as adjourned at 11:26 a.m. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Chris Ward Committee Coordinato r Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee appro val.