DATED: February 28, 2017
RECOMMENDATION:
| TO: | Health & Human Services Committee |
| Robert Headwell, Jr., Chair, Legislator, District 4 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Joseph M. Isabel, Legislator, District 8 Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9 | |
| FROM: | Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature |
| CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Media, Mental Health Director, Commissioner of Social Services |
| DATE: | 4/26/2024 |
| RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Robert Headwell Jr. has called a meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee for 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York. Items on the agenda, at this time, are as follows:
1. DISCUSSION
A. Privilege of Committee Chair, Committee Members & Legislators to discuss items of interest, etc., regarding departments governed by this Committee
B. College and University in the High School - FMCC Tuition Comparison
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS (MENTAL HEALTH)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2017 BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A FULL-TIME HEAD SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER POSITION (SOCIAL SERVICES)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET (DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES)
5. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 39 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FULTON AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES (MENTAL HEALTH) | Wilson/Isabel | Move to Full Legislature |
| 40 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2017 BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A FULL-TIME HEAD SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER POSITION (SOCIAL SERVICES) | Dimond/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
| 41 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET (DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES) | Wilson/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
| 48 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - ELIMINATING COMPUTER CONSOLE OPERATOR POSITION AND ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST POSITION (DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES) | Purtell/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 39 of 2017 DATED: February 28, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FULTON AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES (MENTAL HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, Section 41.05 of the Mental Hygiene Laws of the State of New York requires that each local government establish a local government unit to plan for and administer mental health, mental retardation, alcoholism and substance abuse services, and
WHEREAS, Section 41.13(2)6. provides the authority for the local government unit to enter into contracts with local services providers to implement the local services plan for mental health, mental retardation, alcoholism and substance abuse services,
RESOLVED, that following the approval of the County Attorney the County Executive is hereby authorized and directed to sign and execute any and all prospective agreement documents entered into between the County and agencies providing mental health, mental retardation, alcoholism and substance abuse services for calendar year January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 as listed below:
Catholic Charities of Fulton and Montgomery Counties for alcoholism, substance abuse, and gambling prevention services not to exceed $310,000
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/28/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
Renewal of contracts due to increased State Aid
II. Justification:
State funds have been increased to cover the contract amounts for 2017 budget year
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to enter into contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
Funds are NY State pass through dollars as revenue recieved equals appropriations
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 40 of 2017 DATED: February 28, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2017 BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A FULL-TIME HEAD SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER POSITION (SOCIAL SERVICES)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services currently has a vacant position as a Principal Social Welfare Examiner (Grade H);
WHEREAS, the department has reviewed the workload and has determined a Head Social Welfare Examiner (Grade I) would better suit the needs of the department in the Amsterdam Office;
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services recommends the hiring of a Head Social Welfare Examiner;
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM:
A-18-4-6010-00-1110 (746) Principal Social Welfare Examiner $42,985
TRANSFER TO:
A-18-4-6010-00-1110(NEW) Head Social Welfare Examiner $42,985
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/28/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
AMENDING 2017 BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A FULL-TIME HEAD SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER POSITION
II. Justification:
The Department feels that a with the expansion move to Amsterdam, the Head Social Welfare Examiner position better suits the needs of the department.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
There will be a 13% decrease in funding by Local dollars as the additional position (Line NEW) is covered further by Federal and State funding compared to Line 746.
In the 2018 Budget the Head Social Welfare Examiner would be 37% local share compared to the position elimanated in this resolution which is a 50% local share.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 41 of 2017 DATED: February 28, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET (DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES)
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WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) authorized a Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) regular benefit to active public assistance, SNAP, and Heap cases; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services requires an additional $23,013 in the HEAP appropriation line to fund the additional benefit; and
WHEREAS, the additional benefit will be 100% federally funded; and
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby supports, and authorizes the additional funds for the HEAP program; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-18-3-4610-00 | Social Services Adminstration | $23,013 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-18-4-6011-00.6141 | Home Energy Assist/Program | $23,013 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/28/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
The Department is requesting to increase the HEAP Appropriation in the amount of $21,812. HEAP is 100% federally funded, therefore we are requesting that the Revenue line be increased by the same amount.
II. Justification:
The funds are being requested to fund the additional benefits being granted to clients.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
The HEAP program is 100% federally funded, at this time, we have received the funds from the federal government to cover the appropriation.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 48 of 2017 DATED: February 28, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - ELIMINATING COMPUTER CONSOLE OPERATOR POSITION AND ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST POSITION (DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services currently has a vacant Computer Console Operator position (Grade C) in the Data Department; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has reviewed the workload and determined that an Account Clerk Typist title (Grade C) would better suit the needs of the department; and
WHEREAS, this change in title would not financially impact the Department of Social Services.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby eliminates the Computer Console Operator position; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby establishes a new Account Clerk Typist position at a Grade Level C with a base salary of $28,656.00; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
| TRANSFER FROM: | ||
| A-18-4-6010-00.1110(92) | Computer Console Operator | $30,899.00 |
| TRANSFER TO: | ||
| A-18-4-6010-00.1110(NEW) | Account Clerk Typist | $30,899.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/28/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
The Department of Social Services currently has a vacant Computer Console Operator position. After review of the department needs, it has been determined that an Account Clerk Typist would satisfy the needs of the department.
II. Justification:
This resolution changes the title from computer console operator position to an Account Clerk Typist position.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Section 2.04 (l) of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to establish positions of employment. Pursuant to Section 2.04 (b) of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
There will be a 14% increase to local share, however, these are offset by additional monthly incentives (revenue) received from federal funds, which is approximately $33,000 annually. This sufficiently covers any increase and the remaining portion of the salary is covered by federal funding.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |