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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2018.04.10 - 37155BILL DWYER Chairperson MICHAEL SPISZ Vice Chairperson JANET JACKSON Minority Vice Chairperson April 10, 2018 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, Janet Jackson, Tom J. Berman, Doug Tietz, Gary McGillivray COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: None OTHERS PRESENT : FISCAL SERVICES Terri Brockmiller, Sr. Financial Analyst SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mike McCabe, Undersheriff Dale Cunningham, Fiscal Officer BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Marcia Gershenson, Commissioner, District #13 Chris Ward, Administrative Director Michael Andrews, Sen ior Analyst Connie Srogi, Analyst Tracy Stolzenfeld, Committee Coordinator Anthony Bowen, Intern PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Dwyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES Spisz moved approval of the minutes of March 13, 2018, as printed. Supported by Berman. Motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Tietz moved approval of the Agenda, as presented. 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 Tom J. Berman Doug Tietz Gary McGillivray PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 2 April 10, 2018 PUBLIC COMMENT None. REGULAR AGENDA 1. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2018 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 Medical Marihuana Regulation . This is the third year of the grant acceptance. The total amount of the award is $364,332. The grant period is from January 1, 2018 through September 15, 2018. The revenue comes from the medical marihuana card registration filled out by the counties. The funds will be used for a surveillance equipment upgrade for a second helicopter and to reimburse the Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) for overtime costs and equipment. For clarification, Undersheriff McCabe stated that these funds wi ll not be used against legal medical marihuana operations. Michigan has become one of the largest exporters of medical marihuana and communities can choose to participate. Undersheriff McCabe explained that the infrared imaging surveillance system for the helicopter uses heat imaging that can be seen on a computer screen. The medical marihuana operation t esting oversight is done by the State of Michigan. A brief discussion was held. Spisz moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution . Supported by Tietz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS The Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval of utilizin g $15,000 in forfeited funds this year for equipment and training. This request comes to the Board of Commissioners annually for release of forfeiture funds. The funds will cover the annual SWAT training at Camp Grayling, a Can Am quad - runner used for marine purposes and replacement of SWAT team rifles. Berman moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by McGillivray. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. 3. SHERIFF’S OFFICE – TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT FOR K -9 DOG (PACO) The Sheriff’s Office is requesting authorization to enter into an ownership transfer agreement regarding K-9, Paco. Deputy Mike Garrison is retiring and is willing to take ownership of the eight- year-old dog, Paco for $1. There are currently 15 dogs at the Sheriff’s Department. Undersheriff McCabe described the different ways the dogs are used: tracking, bomb and fire accelerant/arson detection. The shepherd breed comes from Europe and they are bred specifically for working purposes. The dog and handler are sent to school to be trained. Jackson moved to recommend approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Spisz. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 3 April 10, 2018 COMMUNICATIONS A. Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center – Intake/Disposition Report for February 2018 and Monthly Analysis Report B. Public Services Department - Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center – Bissell Empty the Shelters Grant Application C. Sheriff’s Office – 2018 Law Enforcement Distribution Registration – Grant Application McGillivray moved to receive and file the Communications. Supported by Jackson. Motion carried on a voice vote. OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:12 a.m. _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Tracy Stolzenfeld Chris Ward Committee Coordinato r Administrative Director NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.