TO:Personnel Committee
John M. Duchessi, Chair, Legislator, District 6
Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4
Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5
Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7
Joseph M. Isabel, Legislator, District 8
FROM:Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature
CC:Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Economic Development/Planning Director, Public Works, County Clerk, Media
DATE:4/26/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman Duchessi has called a meeting of the Personnel Committee for 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Bldg, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY. 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.  TABLED RESOLUTION - RESOLUTION 114 OF 2017 - RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK (COUNTY CLERK)

3.  RESOLUTION AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET-ELIMINATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST POSITION AND ESTABLISHING GRANT ASSISTANT POSITION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

4.  RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING SEASONAL (TEMPORARY) STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE HELPER POSITIONS (PUBLIC WORKS)

5.  OTHER



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
114

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK (COUNTY CLERK)

Purtell/IsabelMove to Full Legislature
137

RESOLUTION AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET-ELIMINATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST POSITION AND ESTABLISHING GRANT ASSISTANT POSITION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

Dimond/PepeMove to Full Legislature
138

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING SEASONAL (TEMPORARY) STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE HELPER POSITIONS (PUBLIC WORKS)

Headwell, Jr./DimondMove to Full Legislature
145

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A PART-TIME ASSISTANT DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK (COUNTY CLERK)

/Chairman Approved
116

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK (COUNTY CLERK)

Duchessi/WilsonMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 114 of 2017

DATED: May 23, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK (COUNTY CLERK)


Resolution by Legislator: Purtell
Seconded by: Isabel

WHEREAS, there has been an increase in the volume of workload in the department; and

WHEREAS, it has become more demanding to be able to process work in a timely manner and provide the necessary back-up for the County Clerk's office.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature, hereby establishes the competitive position of Assistant Deputy County Clerk at a Grade P, Base Salary $41,192.00.

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

TRANSFER FROM:         
         
A 599   Unappropriated Fund Balance   $29,426.77
         
TRANSFER TO:        
         
A-10-4-9001-00-.8830   Workers Comp   $1,285.99
A-10-4-9001-00-.8810   FICA   $1,999.78
A-08-4-1410-00-.1110   Assistant Deputy County Clerk   $26,141.00

RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR(4/25/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK


II. Justification:

 An Assistant Deputy County Clerk is necessary to process the work in a timely manner. This will be a competitive position.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations and establish positions of employment.


IV. Financial Impact:

 $26,141 for remaining salary for 2017

Fringe benefits:
Social Security - $1,620.74
Medicare - $379.04
Worker's Comp - $1,285.99
Health Insurance - $12,549.44

Retirement- $2,431.11

 $41,810 + fringe benefits for 2018



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 137 of 2017

DATED: May 23, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET-ELIMINATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST POSITION AND ESTABLISHING GRANT ASSISTANT POSITION (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)


Resolution by Legislator: Dimond
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development and Planning has a vacant Economic Development Specialist Position (Non-Bargaining Group P); and

WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development and Planning has reviewed the workload and organizational structure of the Department and determined that a Grant Assistant title (Bargaining Grade E) would better suit the needs of the department; and

WHEREAS, this change in title would save the Department of Economic Development and Planning money,

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby eliminates the one Economic Development Specialist Position; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby establishes a new Grant Assistant position at a Grade Level E with a base salary of $31,672; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows (effective June 1, 2017):

TRANSFER FROM:     
A-24-4-6430-00-.1100 (473)  Economic Opp. & Dev. Specialist  $16,445
     
TRANSFER TO:    
A-24-4-6430-00-.1100 (NEW)  Grant Assistant $16,445

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (5/23/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET-ELIMINATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST POSITION AND ESTABLISHING GRANT ASSISTANT POSITION


II. Justification:

The Department currently has an open Economic Development Specialist position and after review of the department needs, it has been determined that a Grant Assistant position would better satisfy the needs and work program of the Department. This resolution replaces one of the Economic Development Specialist positions with a Grant Writer position.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Section 2.04 (I) 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:

The Economic Development Specialist positions base salary is $41,192 and the Grant Assistant base salary is $31,672 leading to a cost savings to the County.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 138 of 2017

DATED: May 23, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING SEASONAL (TEMPORARY) STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE HELPER POSITIONS (PUBLIC WORKS)


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

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works is requesting Seasonal (Temporary) Maintenance help for Bike Path maintenance at a cost of $26,715.00; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works has reviewed the required work load for the season, and has determined that Temporary seasonal help is needed; and

WHEREAS, the department currently has a vacant position in the Engineering Department with a salary of $26,715 remaining; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner requests to use said position to fund seasonal temporary help for the Bike Path for the 2017 season.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature will establish the position(s) of Temporary Seasonal Structrual Maintenance Helper(s); and

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

TRANSFER FROM:     
D-12-4-5020-00-.1110 (1047)  Engineering Technician  $26,715.00
     
TRANSFER TO:     
A-12-4--7180-00-.1130 (1396)   Special Recreation Facility Temporary Employees  $26,715.00 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly voted Nay. (5/23/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

The Department of Public Works currently has a need for Seasonal (Temporary) help for the maintenance of the Bike Path.


II. Justification:

The Department of Public Works has three (3) employees in the Buildings and Grounds division anticipating retiring at the end of June, 2017, and, along with the normal workload to maintain buildings and grounds, as well as the Bike Path, the department needs to establish Temporary Seasonal help while new employees are being solicited and trained.


III. Legislative Impact:

The County Legislators have the power to establish positions and to make appropriations.


IV. Financial Impact:

There will be no financial impact to the department budget, as the position (s) will be compensated from a personnel line already established in the 2017 Operating Budget.

The appropriation is anticipated to be a one-time request, and the Engineering position will be returned in the 2018 Operating Budget for the Department of Public Works.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 145 of 2017

DATED: May 23, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A PART-TIME ASSISTANT DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK (COUNTY CLERK)


Resolution by Legislator:
Seconded by:

WHEREAS, there has been an increase in the volume of workload in the department; and

WHEREAS, it has become more demanding to be able to process work in a timely manner and provide the necessary back-up for the County Clerk's office.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature, hereby establishes position of part-time Assistant Deputy County Clerk at a salary of $22.63 per hour.

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

TRANSFER FROM:         
A-30-4-1010-00-.4577   Bed Tax Contribution   $13,999.00
TRANSFER TO:        
A-10-4-9001-00-.8830   Workers Comp   $565.00
A-10-4-9001-00-.8810   FICA   $879.00
A-10-4-9001-00-.8820   Retirement   $1068.00
A-08-4-1410-00-.1110   Assistant Deputy County Clerk   $11,487.00

RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR(5/23/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A PART-TIME ASSISTANT DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK


II. Justification:

 An Assistant Deputy County Clerk is necessary to process the work in a timely manner.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations and establish positions of employment.


IV. Financial Impact:

 $11,487 for remaining salary for 2017 Fringe benefits: FICA - $879.00 Worker's Comp - $565.00 Retirement- $1,068.00



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 116 of 2017

DATED: May 23, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK (COUNTY CLERK)


Resolution by Legislator: Duchessi
Seconded by: Wilson

WHEREAS, there has been an increase in the volume of workload in the department; and

WHEREAS, it has become more demanding to be able to process work in a timely manner and provide the necessary back-up for the County Clerk's office.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature, hereby establishes the competitive position of Assistant Deputy County Clerk at a Grade P, Base Salary $41,192.00.

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

TRANSFER FROM:         
         
A-30-4-1010-00-.4577   Bed Tax Contribution   $14,000.00
         
INCREASE        
A 599   Unappropriated Fund Balance   $30,407.32
         
TRANSFER TO:        
         
 A-10-4-9001-00-.8820   Retirement   $2,431.11
A-10-4-9001-00-.8830   Workers Comp   $1,285.99
A-10-4-9001-00-.8810   FICA   $1,999.78
A-10-4-9001-00-.8850   Health Insurance   $12,549.44
A-08-4-1410-00-.1110   Assistant Deputy County Clerk   $26,141.00

MOTION TO TABLE by Legislator Purtell, seconded by Legislator Headwell, Jr., passed with Aye(9). (5/23/2017)

MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE by Legislator Purtell, seconded by Legislator Isabel, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Sweet was absent. (6/27/2017)

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Purtell, seconded by Legislator Wilson,

to strike the FURTHER RESOLVED clause and replace with:

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

TRANSFER FROM:     
     
 A-17-4-4310-00.1110 (302) Director of Community Services $16,635.23
     
TRANSFER TO:    
     
A-08-4-1410-00-.1110 (New) Assistant Deputy County Clerk $16,635.23

passed with Aye(6). Legislators Kelly and Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislator Sweet was absent.(6/27/2017)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Kelly, Dimond and Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislator Sweet was absent. (6/27/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK


II. Justification:

 An Assistant Deputy County Clerk is necessary to process the work in a timely manner. This will be a competitive position.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations and establish positions of employment.


IV. Financial Impact:

 $26,141 for remaining salary for 2017

Fringe benefits:
Social Security - $1,620.74
Medicare - $379.04
Worker's Comp - $1,285.99
Health Insurance - $12,549.44

Retirement- $2,431.11

 $41,810 + fringe benefits for 2018



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer