TO:Public Safety Committee
Joseph M. Isabel, Chair, Legislator, District 8
Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1
Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2
Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5
Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9
FROM:Cheryl Reese, Clerk of Legislature
CC:Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Media, Sheriff, Public Defender, District Attorney
DATE:4/25/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman Joseph M. Isabel has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:15 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

2. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MARKED PATROL VEHICLE (SHERIFF)

3. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY-OVER GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC DEFENDER)

4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY SERVICES GROUP (SHERIFF)

5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF NELLISTON FOR THE USE OF A SUB-STATION (SHERIFF)

6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH IMPACT FOR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE (SHERIFF)

7. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - FORFEITURE MONIES (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

8. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL S-1411, ASSEMBLY BILL A-711, THE CANCER PRESUMPTIVE BILL EXTENDING THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' BENEFIT LAW TO COVER ALL INSTANCES OF MELANOMA, AS WELL AS CANCERS OF THE DIGESTIVE HEMATOLOGICAL, LYMPHATIC, URINARY, PROSTATE, NEUROLOGICAL, BREAST AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

9. OTHER

 

 



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
42

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MARKED PATROL VEHICLE (SHERIFF)

Headwell, Jr./IsabelMove to Full Legislature
43

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY-OVER GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC DEFENDER)

Headwell, Jr./SweetMove to Full Legislature
49

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY SERVICES GROUP (SHERIFF)

Purtell/SweetMove to Full Legislature
50

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF NELLISTON FOR THE USE OF A SUB-STATION (SHERIFF)

Pepe/WilsonMove to Full Legislature
51

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH IMPACT FOR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE (SHERIFF)

Sweet/DimondMove to Full Legislature
52

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - FORFEITURE MONIES (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

Sweet/KellyMove to Full Legislature
53

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL S-1411, ASSEMBLY BILL A-711, THE CANCER PRESUMPTIVE BILL EXTENDING THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' BENEFIT LAW TO COVER ALL INSTANCES OF MELANOMA, AS WELL AS CANCERS OF THE DIGESTIVE HEMATOLOGICAL, LYMPHATIC, URINARY, PROSTATE, NEUROLOGICAL, BREAST AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

Pepe/KellyMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 42 of 2017

DATED: February 28, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MARKED PATROL VEHICLE (SHERIFF)


Resolution by Legislator: Headwell, Jr.
Seconded by: Isabel

WHEREAS, due to a motor vehicle accident a 2016 Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle was declared a total loss; and

WHEREAS, the County's insurance company has offered to purchase said vehicle from the County for $21,735 plus the cost to remove and re-install all equipment, stripping and replace any damaged equipment on said vehicle based on actual cost; and

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes the purchase of a vehicle not to exceed $27,201 with all equipment.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-31-3-2680-00  Insurance Recoveries $21,735
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
A-15-4-3110-00-.2230 Motor Vehicle Equipment $21,735
     
TRANSFER FROM:    
A-30-4-1990-00-.4400   Contingent Account $5,466
     
TRANSFER TO:    
A-15-4-3110-00-.2230  Motor Vehicle Equipment $5,466

                                  

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/28/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MARKED PATROL VEHICLE


II. Justification:

There is a need to replace the patrol vehicle that was totaled.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to the Montgomery County Charter Article 2 the legislature has the authority to make appropriations.


IV. Financial Impact:

A increase of $27,201 to the 2017 Sheriff's Office budget is necessary to replace a vehicle that was totaled. This will be partially offset by insurance payment for the loss of the vehicle.  



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 43 of 2017

DATED: February 28, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY-OVER GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC DEFENDER)


Resolution by Legislator: Headwell, Jr.
Seconded by: Sweet

WHEREAS, there are unexpended Indigent Legal Services Grant funds available for carry-over the 2017 Public Defender budget; and

WHEREAS, funds from said grant monies are needed to purchase supplies, legal reference: manuals and attend conferences and training.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-28-3-3025-01  Indigent Legal Services $13.67
A-28-3-3025-05 Ingigent Legal Services $4,845.19
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
A-28-4-1170-01-.4408  Office Supplies  $13.67
A-28-4-1170-05-.4470 Travel:  Related Costs $1,000.00
A-28-4-1170-05-.4408  Office Supplies $14.00
A-28-4-1170-05-.4438  Legal Reference: Manuals $3,831.19

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/28/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY-OVER GRANT FUNDS


II. Justification:

To Utilize needed grant funds and further enhance the abilities of the Public Defenders and office staff to provide the Public with up to date services.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.


IV. Financial Impact:

Budget Neutral



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 49 of 2017

DATED: February 28, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY SERVICES GROUP (SHERIFF)


Resolution by Legislator: Purtell
Seconded by: Sweet

WHEREAS, Resolution 36 of 205 awarded an RFP to Trinity Services Group, Inc. to provide food and kitchen management to the jail; and

WHEREAS, said contract is expiring and provides for one year extensions for up to three (3) years; and

WHEREAS, this is the second of the one year extensions allowable under the original contract; and

WHEREAS, the  proposed contract includes an increase in the current meal price by 1.5% and a copy of the fee schedule is attached to this resolution.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, to sign an agreement with Trinity Services Group, Inc. March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 using the fee schedule attached to this Resolution, which is incorporated herein and made a part hereof.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/28/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

To provide food and management of the jail kitchen.


II. Justification:

The current contract is expiring and has an option to renew for an additional year.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive is authorized to sign contracts. 


IV. Financial Impact:

Included in 2017 budget.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 50 of 2017

DATED: February 28, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF NELLISTON FOR THE USE OF A SUB-STATION (SHERIFF)


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Wilson

WHEREAS, in April 2015 the Village of Nelliston offered the use of space, without cost, in the Village Office building for a Sheriff's Sub-station; and

WHEREAS, the Village is now seeking to enter into an agreement to rent the space to the Sheirff's Office for $100 a month to continue each month until such a time as the Sheriff vacates the space; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff sees a need for the use of the Sub-Station for the efficiency of the department.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby approves and authorizes the County Executive, upon the review and approval of the County Attorney, to sign an Agreement wit hthe Village of Nelliston to rent space at the Village for a Sheriff's sub-station at an amount of $100 a month for a five year term.

       

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/28/2017)



Attachment

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

To enter into a rental agreement with the Village of Nelliston.


II. Justification:

The cost of the use of the sub-station is off-set by the time and vehicle usage saved by not travling back and forth to Fultonville.


III. Legislative Impact:

Need Legislators approval.


IV. Financial Impact:

Sheriff will find the current year rental money in the 2017 Sheirff's Office Budget.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 51 of 2017

DATED: February 28, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH IMPACT FOR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE (SHERIFF)


Resolution by Legislator: Sweet
Seconded by: Dimond

WHEREAS,  Resolution 52-10 awarded a contract to Impact to provided software and maintenance service to the Montgomery County E-911 Center, and

WHEREAS,  the current maintenance agreement is exprining on February 28, 2017, and

WHEREAS,  the new maintenance agreement provides for a one (1) year extention from March 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018 with a $3,182 increase with a copy of the fee schedule attached to this resolution.

RESOLVED,  that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval by County Attorney, to sign an agreement with Impact for software maitenance services for a term of March 1, 2017-February 28, 2018 at an amount not to exceed $53,966.   

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/28/2017)



Attachment

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

To have Impact provided software maintenance to the Montgomery Couty E-911 Center.


II. Justification:

It is required to provided maintenace on the E-911 software to keep it running. 


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive is authorized to sign contracts


IV. Financial Impact:

 Budgeted in the 2017 budget using 911 revenues. 



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County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 52 of 2017

DATED: February 28, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - FORFEITURE MONIES (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)


Resolution by Legislator: Sweet
Seconded by: Kelly

WHEREAS, forfeiture monies from drug related cases in the amount of $1,237.14 have been deposited with the Montgomery County Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, said forfeiture monies are to be used to purchase equipment and aid various law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County, it is

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 operating budget as follows:

 

INCREASE REVENUES:

A-25-3-1165-2626                Forfeiture Crime Proceeds - Restricted                          $1,237.14

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

A-25-4-1165-00-4522           DA/Law Enforcement Program                                       $1,237.14

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/28/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

To use forfeiture money from drug prosecutions in Montgomery County to purchase equipment and aid in any costs for law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County.


II. Justification:

Law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County will benefit from using forfeiture money to purchase necessary

equipment and attend beneficial training without any cost to the County of Montgomery.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to make appropriations.


IV. Financial Impact:

None



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County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 53 of 2017

DATED: February 28, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL S-1411, ASSEMBLY BILL A-711, THE CANCER PRESUMPTIVE BILL EXTENDING THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' BENEFIT LAW TO COVER ALL INSTANCES OF MELANOMA, AS WELL AS CANCERS OF THE DIGESTIVE HEMATOLOGICAL, LYMPHATIC, URINARY, PROSTATE, NEUROLOGICAL, BREAST AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Kelly

WHEREAS, it is firmly established in the occupational medicine literature that firefighters are exposed to many known and suspected carcinogens every time they respond to a fire scene; and
 
WHEREAS, numerous studies have measured levels of chemical carcinogens at structural and vehicle fires at concentrations that are considered hazardous and well in excess of permissible workplace levels; and
 
WHEREAS, these carcinogens include polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soot and tars; benzene; formaldehyde; 1,4-butadiene; arsenic; polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); dioxins; asbestos; and diesel engine exhaust; and
 
WHEREAS, the uncontrolled environment conditions that occur during the knockdown and overhaul phases at fire scenes guarantee that firefighters are routinely exposed to these toxic chemicals; and
 
WHEREAS, studies of cancer in career firefighters find significant associations between firefighting and certain forms of cancer; and

WHEREAS, SENATE BILL S-1411, ASSEMBLY BILL A-711 amends the Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law to cover all instances of melanoma, as well as cancers of the digestive hematological, lymphatic, urinary, prostate, nuerological, breast and reproductive systems.
  
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature requests Governor Andrew Cuomo, the New York State Senate and Assembly, to pass the Cancer Presumptive Bill for volunteer firefighters so that volunteers can be protected from the dangers they face with cancer each and every day.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/28/2017)



Attachment

Attachment

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Resolution advising our State partners that Montgomery County supports the passage of SENATE BILL S-1411, ASSEMBLY BILL A-711


II. Justification:

This resolution is in response to a statewide push from volunteer firefighters to ensure passing of these important bills.  On behelf of all volunteer firefighters in Montgomery County and the State I encourage your support on this resolution.  Cancer in the fire service has become one of the leading concerns, topics and education pieces as we move forward.  Practices are being changed, education is developing and laws are being passed to protect these volunteers.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to exercise all powers of local legislation.


IV. Financial Impact:

No financial impact.



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County Treasurer