Health, Animal Control & Public Safety Committee

 

 

 

Bernard Blackmore

Larry Bargy, Chairman

David Howelman

 

 

 

May 28, 2003

 

Minutes

 

 

 

 

 

Members present:

 

Larry Bargy, and David Howelman

 

Members absent:

 

Bernie Blackmore

 

Others present:

 

Pete Garwood and Sheriff Johnson

 

 

 

1.        Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.

 

2.        Animal Shelter Update

 

 

Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner updated the Committee on the construction progress at the Animal Shelter.

 

3.        Emergency Services Update

 

 

Sheriff Terry Johnson informed the Committee he has been meeting with Lt. Mike Tilley from the State Police regarding the grants that have come through the Emergency Services Office.  The County auditors are requesting information regarding the 2001 and 2002 grants.

 

 

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend to the Administration and County Services Committee and the Board of Commissioners that Sheriff Johnson be compensated at the Emergency Services Director rate for the work he is doing as the Interim Emergency Services Director.  Motion carried – unanimous.

 

5.        Sheriff Department Update

 

 

·         Sprint Agreement (see attachment)

Sheriff Johnson presented an agreement between the County and Sprint PCS regarding the use of confidential information owned by Sprint for County E911 purposes.

 

 

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the agreement with Sprint PCS for the use of confidential information for the County E911 system.  Motion carried – unanimous.

 

 

Mr. Garwood will send the agreement to Legal Counsel for review prior to the Board of Commissioners meeting.

 

 

·         Computer Hardware

The Sheriff informed the Committee, new computer hardware will be necessary to run the new Jail Management System (JMS) and Record Management System (RMS) software programs recently purchased from LEMS.

 

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Finance Committee and the Board of Commissioners approve the purchase of new computer hardware to run the JMS and the RMS software programs in the Sheriff Department to be paid out of funds currently appropriated for equipment for the Sheriff Department, not to exceed $4,000.  Motion carried – unanimous.

 

6.        Driving in Behalf of Antrim County

 

 

The Committee discussed the County policy regarding a driver’s license check on all individuals driving in behalf of the County.  The Committee had questions regarding whether or not the County could conduct a driver’s license check for employees that are not driving a County vehicle, but are only receiving reimbursement for mileage.  Mr. Garwood will check with the MMRMA, and the Sheriff will check with the Prosecuting Attorney.

 

7.        Pete Wilks Memorial Forest

 

 

The Committee discussed a couple of complaints regarding individuals engaging in (firearm) target practice at the Pete Wilks Memorial Forest late at night.  Sheriff Johnson indicated he was informed by Charles Koop, Legal Counsel that the County would be liable if an accident involving firearms were to happen at the property.

 

 

Motion by Larry Bargy, supported by Dave Howelman, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve the closing of the Pete Wilks Memorial Forest to target shooting.  Motion carried – unanimous.

 

8.        Citation/Compliance Bureau

 

 

The Committee is still waiting to hear from Legal Counsel on this issue.

 

9.        EMS License/Registration for Sharon Schultz

 

 

Mr. Garwood informed the Committee that Sharon Schultz has provided the Coordinator/Planner Office with a copy of her Emergency Management Services license/ registration.  Ms. Schultz has agreed to assist in the event of a customer or employee (in the County Building) who needs the use of a defibrillator.

 

10.            Animal Licenses

 

 

Ms. Sherry Comben, Treasurer informed the Committee that some of the Veterinarians in the County have inquired whether the County would consider a small handling fee when they sell dog licenses from their businesses in behalf of the County.

 

 

Motion by Dave Howelman, supported by Larry Bargy, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approve giving the Veterinarians $1.00 for selling an annual dog license, and $3.00 for selling a three year dog license, in behalf of the County.  Motion carried – unanimous.

 

Meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.