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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2017.08.01 - 37083BILL DWYER Chairperson MICHAEL SPISZ Vice Chairperson JANET JACKSON Minority Vice Chairperson August 1, 2017 Chairperson Dwyer called the meeting of the Public Services Committee to order at 11:00 a.m. in Committee Room A, Commissioners’ Wing, Co unty Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT : Bill Dwyer, Michael Spisz, Janet Jackson, Doug Tietz, Gary McGillivray COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: Tom J. Berman OTHERS PRESENT : BEAUMONT HOSPITAL Constance O’Malley, RN Michael Rebock, DO Theodore Ruza, DO Sanford Vieder, DO Michelle Tukel, LMSW DETROIT NEWS Mike Martindale, Reporter GENERAL PUBLIC Karen Irwin, Kennel Attendant, Puppymill Awareness HEALTH DEPARTMENT/HEALTH DIVISION Trisha Zizumbo, Supervisor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Kaitlin Keeler, Digital Editorial Manager Melanie Ben-Ezra, Emergency Prep Coordinator OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK Dan Holloway, Jail Diversion Coordinator OAKLAND PRESS Mark Cavitt, Reporter SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Fiscal Officer WEST BLOOMFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT Mike Patton, Chief BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Marcia Gershenson, Commissioner, District 13 Chris Ward , Administrative Director Kate Layton, Senior Community Liaison Michael Andrews, Senior Analyst Connie Srogi, Analyst Tracy Stolzenfeld, Committee Coordinator Brandon Rusz, Intern PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Dwyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 August 1, 2017 APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Jackson moved approval of the minutes of July 11, 2017, as printed. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF AGENDA McGillivray moved approval of the Agenda, as pr esented. Supported by Tietz. Motion carried on a voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Irwin of Plymouth commented about the Farmington Hills kennel that was featured in the weekend news and provided pictures from 2013 to the Committee. Ms. Irwin stated that animal control recently inspected the kennel. REGULAR AGENDA 1. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2017 HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA) – GRANT ACCEPTANCE The Sheriff’s Office is requesting acceptance of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) grant from the Michigan State Police . The total grant award is $144,000, which is an increase from last year. The funds will be used to offset overtime costs, pay for cell phones and for Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) training. Spisz moved to recommend ap proval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Berman absent. 2. COMMITTEE CHARGE PURSUANT TO MR #13017 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – EXAMINATION OF HOW OAKLAND COUNTY CITIZENS AR E PROTECTED FROM GUN VIOLENCE – INPUT FROM MEDICAL OFFICIALS Chairperson Dwyer invited the guest panel of medical officials to the table and thanked them for attending today’s meeting. This is the sixth public hearing conducted by the Committee as part o f the ongoing effort to decrease gun violence in Oakland County. Chairperson Dwyer introduced Constance O’Malley, the president of Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills. Ms. O’Malley introduced her team of experts: Theodore Ruza, Staff Psychiatrist; Sanfo rd Vieder, Chief of Emergency Services; Michael Rebock, Chief Medical Officer and Trauma Program Chief; and Michelle Tukel, Social Worker. An opening statement was given by Ms. O’Malley and Chairperson Dwyer. Ms. O’Malley explain ed the trauma center levels and described each of the Beaumont/Botsford hospital locations in the following communities: Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Dearborn, Troy, Grosse Pointe and Wayne. All centers have trained staff and physicians readily available. The statistics regarding injuries involving handguns is at 2% and this number has been increasing since 2010. This percentage does not include suicide or accidents, which are monitored and c ounted separately. The population group most affected by gun violence is 18 to 30-year-olds. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 August 1, 2017 Once the victim is seen and treated, the clinical team may be called on to provide long-range care, which can consist of acute care hospital stay, rehab center and arrangement of family care. Any post-traumatic care is handled by a social worker, which may focus on the victim’s adjustment to loss and/or disability and could include post care help for the family. Psychological care is a lso provided at the hospital and may include outpatient care. The presence of mental health issues is increasing in gun violence cases. Less than one percent of those who commit mass shootings have true psychiatric diagnoses or are psychiatrically disabled. Psychiatric diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder does not mean that one is predisposed for mass shootings. If treated, mental illness can be managed. The Committee members asked questions and the panel addressed them and shared their experiences of the result of gun violence seen at the hospital. The question -and-answer session covered many topics involving the health community and are summarized as follows : - Budget cuts have occurred for firearm injury research. Additional funding would be utilized for research, education and prevention of gun violence. - Open communication between patient and h ealth care providers is possible in Michigan; some states are under gag laws. - The importance of health care workers communicating with patients and families about gun safety is vital. - Physicians need to ask the questions for safety and whether there are we apons in the home. - Removal of firearms when there are issues in the home may be necessary . - Advanced technology and biometrics may be used for safety measures in the future. - Young adults lack the keys to conflict resolution and have difficulty in this area, and as a result, sometimes resort to violence. - Parents need to be proactive and know what their children are doing , which keeps individuals accountable. - Education starts in the home and continues in communities and at schools regarding conflict resolution, violence prevention and gun safety. - Domestic violence and substance abuse are factors to consider when looking at gun violence. Chairperson Dwyer stated that the gun lock delivery is a positive addition to the gun lock program. The discussion was concluded with a brief statement and thanking the panel for their participation. COMMUNICATIONS A. Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center Intake/Disposition Report for June 2017 B. Sheriff’s Office/Prosecuting Attorney – FY 2018 Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) Grant Application Spisz moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Jackson. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Dwyer announced that the Study Group on Gun Violence will meet immediately following the meeting . PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 4 August 1, 2017 There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:21 p.m. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Michael Andrews Committee Coordina tor Senior Analyst NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.