LAW ENFORCEMENT

Approved 9/15/05

LAW ENFORCEMENT

August 11, 2005

Minutes

Members Present: Debbie DeLeon, Deb Nolan, Dale Copedge, Marc Thomas,

Don Vickers and Board Chairperson Mark Grebner

Members Absent: Randy Schafer

Others Present: John Neilsen, Stuart Dunnings, Matthew Myers, Steve Dougan, Jamie McAloon-Lampman, Tim Shafto and Robin Reynolds

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson DeLeon at 6:04 p.m. in the Personnel

Conference Room of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

Approval of the July 14, 2005 Minutes

MOVED BY COMM. VICKERS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. NOLAN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE JULY 14 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

Additions to the Agenda

1. Cost Projection Summary

2c. Late Resolution

4a. Late Resolution

5. Communication from Mike Leaf

Limited Public Comment: None

MOVED BY COMM. VICKERS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. THOMAS, TO APPROVE A CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

1. Animal Control – Resolution to Authorize Adjustments to the Animal Control Department’s 2005 Budget and Position Allocation List

2. Sheriff’s Office

a. Resolution to Approve an Extended Police Services Agreement with the Village of Webberville Covering the Period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2009

b. Resolution to Accept the 2006 Regional Pursuit Driving Grant

c. Resolution for the Sheriff’s Office to Pay Lansing Police Department Twenty Percent (20%) of a Final Settlement of a Drug Forfeiture and Establish a Policy for Future Drug Forfeitures

3. Sheriff’s Office/Emergency Operations

a. Resolution Authorizing the Implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the Basis for all Incident Management in the County of Ingham – Emergency Management

b. Resolution to Accept the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management Division 2005 State Homeland Security Grant/Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program

4. Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

a. Resolution to Authorize Entering into an Operational Agreement for the Capital Area Sexual Assault Response Team

5. 911 Advisory Board/Project Manager – Resolution Authorizing Amendment Number Three to the Contract with Able Concrete, Inc. for the Public Safety Radio Communications System Communications Shelter Concrete Work

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

MOVED BY COMM. VICKERS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. THOMAS, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

1. Animal Control – Resolution to Authorize Adjustments to the Animal Control Department’s 2005 Budget and Position Allocation List

This item was approved on the above Consent Agenda. Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that the position was previously referred to as a half-time position. The position is actually a three-quarter time position. The appropriate changes to this item will be made prior to the County Services meeting.

Update:

Ms. McAloon-Lampman updated the Committee regarding the effects the temporary closure of the Humane Society had on the Ingham County Animal Control Shelter (Shelter). Residents confused the ads regarding the Humane Society with the Animal Control Shelter. Adoptions are falling off due to the negative publicity. The Shelter is also taking in more cats than usual.

Ms. McAloon-Lampman stated the Shelter has taken in approximately 600 more animals this year than in 2004. Due to the large number of animals, many of them have been euthanized this year.

Chairperson DeLeon asked if the Shelter has had any discussions with the City of Lansing regarding a cat ordinance. Ms. McAloon-Lampman stated she has not had any such discussions with the City. Such discussions would be initiated by the City of Lansing. She then stated there is a huge feral cat problem in this County. Chairperson Grebner stated the County Attorney has advised him that the County does not have the authority to regulate cats. He has asked the County Attorney to draft an ordinance which would prohibit the maintenance of outdoor cats. The Cities of Lansing and East Lansing should adopt such an ordinance.

The Committee held a lengthy discussion regarding the feral cat problem. Ms. McAloon-Lampman stated Animal Control does not enforce any laws of the City of Lansing. Chairperson Grebner stated Animal Control could enforce an ordinance through an agreement with the City of Lansing. Ms. McAloon-Lampman stated her department is looking at many different ways to tackle the feral cat problem. Additional funds would be needed to implement any new procedures regarding this issue.

7. Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission – Funding Update

Chairperson DeLeon stated Ms. Reynolds and Mr. Shafto, Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission (Commission), were present this evening to address this issue. Ms. Reynolds stated the Commission receives very few dollars for prevention programs. Therefore, the Commission is looking for more outcome-based programs. The local communities should be involved with any changes to the current programs.

Mr. Shafto stated the Commission realized it was funding programs which were not outcome based. Mr. Shafto reviewed the Commission’s 2005-2009 Strategic Substance Abuse Prevention Plan. This information was distributed to the Committee. The Plan included information regarding the Plan Goals, Plan Approach, Systems Outcomes, Behavioral Outcomes and Fact Sheet.

Comm. Vickers stated he is a strong advocate of the D.A.R.E. program. Mr. Shafto stated the D.A.R.E. program is most effective with youth that have a strong support system in place. Comm. Vickers stated he would be open to alternatives to the D.A.R.E. program.

Comm. Thomas thanked Ms. Reynolds and Mr. Shafto for this information. He then asked for clarification regarding the funding issue as it relates to prevention programs. Ms. Reynolds stated the Commission would receive 70% less funding for prevention programs if they are not evidence-based programs.

4b. Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – Resolution to Accept a Grant from the U.S. Department for a Domestic Assault Response Team Program and to Authorize Subcontracts with Agency Partners

MOVED BY COMM. THOMAS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. NOLAN, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT FOR A DOMESTIC ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE SUBCONTRACTS WITH AGENCY PARTNERS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

Announcements

Comm. Vickers congratulated Mr. Myers and the Sheriff’s Office for the great job the volunteer motorcycle patrol did during the Ingham County Fair. He then asked Mr. Myers to share these congratulations with the motorcycle patrol.

Mr. Neilsen informed the Committee that tests were conducted at the 911 Center and at the 911 towers. The previous troubles involved the telephone lines. Mr. Alford will report on this matter at the next 911 Advisory Committee meeting. Mr. Neilsen stated he would forward the report to this Committee.

Chairperson DeLeon reminded the Committee of the August 26 special meeting to discuss law enforcement issues.

Comm. Nolan informed the Committee that August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. The Women’s Commission will sponsor a pay equity program on that day.

Mr. Neilsen stated the County has received 12 proposals for the 911 project. The deadline for submitting proposals has passed. He will report to this Committee at a later date regarding this matter.

Public Comment: None

The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff