To be approved 7/14/05
LAW ENFORCEMENT
June 16, 2005
Minutes
Members Present: Debbie DeLeon, Deb Nolan, Dale Copedge, Randy Schafer and Board Chairperson Mark Grebner
Members Absent: Marc Thomas and Don Vickers
Others Present: John Neilsen, Mike Leaf, Donna Rummel, Rami Janoudi, Robert VanKirk, Kareem Janoudi and others
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson DeLeon at 6:14 p.m. in the Personnel
Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.
Approval of the May 12, 2005 Minutes
MOVED BY COMM. NOLAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. SCHAFER, TO APPROVE THE MAY 12, 2005 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Thomas, Copedge and Vickers
MOVED BY COMM. NOLAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. DELEON, TO APPROVE THE MAY 26, 2005 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Thomas, Copedge and Vickers
Additions to the Agenda
2b. Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract with Able Concrete for the Public Safety Radio Communications System, Communications Shelter Concrete Work
Limited Public Comment: None
2. 911 Advisory Board – Resolution Authorizing Contract with OSI International for New UHF Pagers for the Ingham County Public Safety Radio Communications System Project
MOVED BY COMM. SCHAFER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. NOLAN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH OSI INTERNATINAL FOR NEW UHF PAGERS FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROJECT.
Mr. Neilsen stated the 911 Advisory Committee suggested that Mr. Leaf attend tonight’s meeting so that he may be introduced to the newer Commissioners.
Comm. Nolan asked when the Advisory Committee would present its project information to this Committee. Mr. Neilsen stated the presentation should be held this summer. He will work with Mr. Leaf to determine a date.
(Comm. Copedge arrived at 6:18 p.m.)
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Thomas and Vickers
b. Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract with Able Concrete for the Public Safety Radio Communications System, Communications Shelter Concrete Work
Mr. Leaf explained concrete work is needed prior to placing the communications shelter at the Pennsylvania Avenue tower site. Chairperson Grebner asked the cost of the shelter project. Mr. Leaf stated the cost would be approximately $54,000; however, $35,000 of that amount is new to this portion of the project. This additional work is necessary due to flood level concerns.
Comm. Schafer stated he believes this is an appropriate price for this project. Mr. Leaf stated he would bring pictures of the site and also some of the total Project equipment to the presentation meeting this summer.
In response to Chairperson DeLeon, Mr. Leaf updated the Committee on the remaining tower sites. System testing will begin this fall.
MOVED BY COMM. NOLAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. COPEDGE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH ABLE CONCRETE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, COMMUNICATIONS SHELTER CONCRETE WORK. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Thomas and Vickers
1. Sheriff’s Office – Resolution for the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office to Accept an Additional $54,948 from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning for Traffic Safety
MOVED BY COMM. NOLAN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. COPEDGE, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO ACCEPT AN ADDITIONAL $54,948 FROM THE MICHIGAN OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Thomas and Vickers
3. Controller’s Office
a. 911 Consolidation Efforts, General Principles of Consolidation
Mr. Neilsen stated representatives of Lansing, East Lansing and the County have stated their interest in proceeding to assess the potential of a consolidation. Chairperson DeLeon stated the County should have an aggressive time schedule regarding this matter. Mr. Neilsen stated this is a broad concept time frame.
b. Resolution Authorizing a RFP and Contract for the 911 Center Consolidation Consultant for the 911 Center Consolidation Consultant Services and a Contract Amendment with MLJ Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Neilsen stated it is appropriate to hire a consultant as recommended by the 911 Advisory Board. There are two main objectives of the study: 1) to assess the potential of consolidating the two current centers into a single dispatch center serving all of Ingham County; and 2) to identify the best practices for operations of such a consolidated center, taking into account the practices currently in place in Lansing and East Lansing.
Chairperson DeLeon stated preliminary numbers indicate the consolidation would result in cost savings. Layoffs would not be an issue. Chairperson Grebner stated there will be unforeseeable problems with this project. He stated he believes the County will be operating two parallel 911 centers for two years due to unforeseen problems. The City of Lansing should understand there will be transitional costs for a few years regarding employee issues. Chairperson Grebner also stated he would be opposed to a 911 authority once the proposed consolidation is completed. The proposed new 911 center would be a division of Ingham County government.
Comm. Schafer asked if Mr. Leaf is in agreement with having Ingham County operate the proposed new 911 center. Mr. Neilsen stated Mr. Leaf is in agreement with this issue. He then explained that Mr. Leaf deals with technical issues, not contractual issues.
MOVED BY COMM. SCHAFER, SUPPORTED BY COMM. NOLAN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN RFP AND CONTRACT FOR THE 911 CENTER CONSOLIDATION CONSULTANT FOR THE 911 CENTER CONSOLIDATION CONSULTANT SERVICES AND A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH MLJ CONSULTING, INC. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comms. Thomas and Vickers
Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that the Michigan State Police would like to use the actual radios proposed for the new 911 system. The MSP would pay for the costs associated with this issue. He further stated the City of East Lansing has been meeting with representatives from Ingham, Clinton and Eaton counties regarding a COPS II match. If the grant is awarded, Clinton County would like to integrate with the County’s new radio system. This is a competitive grant process.
Eaton County would like to purchase the same radio system as the County will use. They would pay for the system with their own funds. If the grant is awarded, there could be a tri-county regional radio system. Such a system would improve the County’s operability.
5. Communications
a. Letter from Mayor Tony Benavides, May 24, 2005
The letter was received and placed on file.
b. Ingham County Youth Commission – Resolution in Opposition of the Funding of the D.A.R.E. Program, Resolution #005
Mr. VanKirk stated the Youth Commission (Commission) has been monitoring issues of discussion with this Committee. The Commission believes the format, content and delivery of the D.A.R.E. Program (Program) does not adequately perform its intended task of preventing young people from using controlled substances. Mr. VanKirk further stated the Commission supports the S.A.D.D. Program. S.A.D.D. would relate actual experiences to students in order to positively influence their choices.
The Commission arrived at this recommendation after surveying their high school peers. Mr. VanKirk stated the Commission recommends that Ingham County seek alternative programs which would better meet the needs of the students. Mr. Janoudi stated the Commission is not necessarily recommending the County use the S.A.D.D. program. This is only an example of an alternative program.
Chairperson DeLeon asked if the Commission has information regarding measurable outcomes of the S.A.D.D. program. Mr. Janoudi stated the S.A.D.D. program is an advisory organization for youth. It would have to be adapted to meet the needs of the younger students. He further stated peers would be more comfortable talking about substance abuse issues with fellow peers than with police officers.
Comm. Schafer stated he respects the Commission for bringing this matter before this Committee. He then stated he spoke with some of the Youth Commissioners prior to tonight’s meeting regarding this issue. Comm. Schafer stated there is a lot of merit to the Commission’s recommendation. This Committee would like to see supportive data regarding the S.A.D.D. program.
In response to Chairperson DeLeon, Mr. Janoudi stated the Commission has not addressed the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office regarding this issue. Chairperson DeLeon stated she continues to be amazed by the efforts of the Ingham County Youth Commission.
4. Update on the CCAB Recommendation – Referred back to Law Enforcement by the Board of Commissioners
Mr. Neilsen stated the CCAB will review their recommendations and the suggestions of the Board of Commissioners. They will present their revised recommendations to this Committee in the fall.
Announcements
Comm. Nolan shared copies of a recent newspaper article written by Ms. McAloon-Lampman to this Committee for their information.
Public Comment: None
The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Neff