Public Safety Committee

May 5, 2010

 

** NOT APPROVED **


Present: Mike Healy, Chairman  John Tucker
  Doug Burdick      Paul Gallmann
  Aaron McGraw  Terry Parker
  Dwight Fanton Barb Kelley
  Curt Crandall Linda Edwards
  John Margeson Bob Starks
  Mitchell Alger   Bill Tompkins
  Tom Miner   Russ Hall
  Brenda Rigby-Riehle  

 

Chairman Healy called the meeting to order at 11:14.

 

On motion by Mr. Burdick and seconded by Mr. McGraw, the minutes of the April 7 meeting were approved.

 

The minutes of the special April 12 meeting were approved on motion by Mr. Burdick and seconded by Mr. McGraw.

 

Public Defender

Chairman Healy called on Barb Kelley, Public Defender for her report.  Barb noted the number of cases has increased including conflict cases.  There was discussion on what generates conflict cases.  Barb noted the State is considering a proposal for them to take over the conflict cases. 

 

Barb noted her office is working very hard on handling the increases.  After being asked, Barb felt there is no way to eliminate the conflict cases.

 

Case totals between 2009 and 2010 through April 30 are 294 case files for 2009, 328 case files for 2010, 132 conflict cases for 2009, and 154 conflict cases for 2010.

 

STOP/DWI, Youth Bureau

Chairman Healy called on Linda Edwards, Coordinator for her report.  Linda submitted a request for a resolution to approve the 2010 Resource Allocation Plan agreement with Office of Children and Family Services. 

 

On motion by Mr. Burdick and seconded by Mr. McGraw the committee unanimously approved the request.  County Attorney Prepare Resolution

 

Linda noted of the QYDS (Quality Youth Development System) on-line system.  It was noted of a difference in the total of $6.00 for 2010 funding for the Office of Children and Family Service program.

 

The recent Youth Board recognition dinner was noted.  Awards were presented to various board members.  Chairman Healy noted it was an excellent program and that Linda did a great job.

 

District Attorney

Chairman Healy called on Terry Parker, District Attorney for his report. Terry submitted a request to authorize the creation of additional positions of unpaid investigators.  Additional officers would be designated as needed in the future.

 

On motion by Chairman Healy and seconded by Mr. Burdick the committee unanimously approved the request.  County Attorney Prepare Resolution

 

Terry noted his case load has increased.

 

Probation Department

Chairman Healy called on Bob Starks, Director for his report.  Bob indicated a recent meeting to address the requirement to submit an implementation plan for the Ignition Interlock - Leandra’s Law.  The State indicated a form will be sent to enter information.  It was noted that other counties have submitted resolutions requesting delay of the implementation.

 

Bob noted that the State may be providing 50% of the salary for the Clinical Coordinator’s position at the jail, which was discussed at a previous meeting.  It will be pending the State budget.

 

Sheriff’s Department

Chairman Healy called on Sheriff Tompkins for his report.  The Sheriff submitted a request for a resolution to renew the agreement with Monroe County Sheriff’s Department for prisoner security at the Rochester Psych Center.  Bill noted the County Attorney has reviewed it.

 

On motion by Mr. Burdick and seconded by Mr. McGraw the request was approved unanimously.  County Attorney Prepare Resolution

 

The Sheriff reported on the status of the Tele-staff computer system to assist with personnel management.  Included is an auto caller that is being used to contact personnel for shift duty.

 

It was noted that seven hundred fifty day-old pheasant chicks have been received.  Only approximately 5% have been lost.  The average loss is about 10%.  There will be an additional 750-1,000 delivered in a few weeks.  The current chicks will be placed in the outdoor pen.

 

The Sheriff noted of the April jail population.  There was an average of 75 federal inmates and a local daily average of 66.  The total daily average was 142 inmates.  Some revenue figures were noted.  There have also been some Genesee County inmates housed for some additional revenue.

 

It was noted the Interoperable Communications grant project is proceeding.  The single bid from Saia Communications was opened last meeting.  It will require formal acceptance by full board approval.

 

Fire Service

Chairman Healy called on Paul Gallmann, Fire Coordinator for his report. Paul noted that all fire training has been suspended because of the State budget problem.

 

Office of Emergency Services

Chairman Healy called on John Tucker, Director for his report. John noted that the NY State Emergency Management Office Mitigation Section will be using the Genesee River repair projects as ‘success stories’ for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.  Information and photos will be forwarded to Albany.

 

A CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) course will be held at the Wellsville Red Cross Office next week.  Funding from the county’s Homeland Security grant will be used to cover the cost.

 

Old Business

There was discussion on the PSIC grant and upgrade project.

 

The single bid was opened at the April 12 Public Safety meeting.  Russ Hall, 911 Coordinator and the County Attorney have reviewed the bid.  Russ indicated it meets our requirements and recommends acceptance. 

 

On motion by Chairman Healy and seconded by Mr. Burdick the committee approved acceptance of the bid and requests the approval of the full board.  County Attorney Prepare Resolution

 

 On motion by Mr. McGraw and seconded by Mr. Burdick the meeting adjourned at 11:45.