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, Sheriff, District Attorney, Public Defender, Youth Bureau, Media
DATE:3/28/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman Joseph M. Isabel has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 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 (SHERIFF)

3. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - MANDATED SALARY INCREASE (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT – 2017 RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN AND AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET (YOUTH, ATI & VETERANS’ SERVICES)

5. RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGET WITH FORFEITURE MONIES (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

6. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET (STOP-DWI)

7. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR YOUTH DAY-2017 (YOUTH, ATI & VETERANS)

8. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF CLERK TYPIST (PT) AND ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF SENIOR CLERK TYPIST (PUBLIC DEFENDER)

9. OTHER

 



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
154

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)

Purtell/WilsonMove to Full Legislature
155

RESOLUTION AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - MANDATED SALARY INCREASE (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

Pepe/PurtellMove to Full Legislature
156

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT – 2017 RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN AND AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET (YOUTH, ATI & VETERANS’ SERVICES)

Wilson/PurtellMove to Full Legislature
157

RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGET WITH FORFEITURE MONIES (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

Purtell/PepeMove to Full Legislature
158

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET (STOP-DWI)

Wilson/PepeMove to Full Legislature
159

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR YOUTH DAY-2017 (YOUTH, ATI & VETERANS)

Kelly/PurtellMove to Full Legislature
160

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF CLERK TYPIST (PT) AND ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF SENIOR CLERK TYPIST (PUBLIC DEFENDER)

Pepe/PurtellMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 154 of 2017

DATED: June 27, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)


Resolution by Legislator: Purtell
Seconded by: Wilson

WHEREAS, the Sheriff received approval for grant funding from DCJS for the "Police Protective Equipment Program" totaling $13,122; and

WHEREAS, the funding from this program will provide patrol rifles, ballistic vests and helmets for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Amsterdam Police Department, Canajoharie Police Department, Fort Plain Police Department and the St. Johnsville Police Department; and

WHEREAS, quotes have been requested and received for the equipment and the lowest quote was received from Atlantic Tactical; and 

WHEREAS, there are no matching funds required to purchase this equipment; and 

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

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-15-3-3389.14  Other Public Safety $13,122
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
A-15-4-3110-00-.2250  Technical Equipment  $13,122

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Sweet was absent. (6/27/2017)



Equipment Quote

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

To purchase through grant funding enhanced equipment to equip police agencies throughout the county to utilize when responding to an active shooter incident, terrorist attack or other such criminal events. 


II. Justification:

This equipment will provide the police agencies in the county with the needed resources to respond to certian incidents. 


III. Legislative Impact:

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


IV. Financial Impact:

None to the County other then upkeep of the equipment assigned to the County.   



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County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 155 of 2017

DATED: June 27, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - MANDATED SALARY INCREASE (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Purtell

WHEREAS, the District Attorney salary for the year 2017 has been increased to coincide with the raises for the judiciary effective April 1, 2017; and

WHEREAS, the District Attorney's current salary is $183,350.00 and will change to $185,147.00 retroactive to April 1, 2017.

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

INCREASE:     
A599 Appropriated Fund Balance $1,797.00
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:    
A-25-4-1165-00-.1100 (965)  District Attorney $1,797.00

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Dimond, seconded by Legislator Purtell, to strike the RESOLVED clause and replace with:

TRANSFER FROM:     
A-25-4-1165-00-.4471 Mileage Allocations $1,797.00
TRANSFER TO:    
A-25-4-1165-00-.1100 (965)  District Attorney $1,797.00

passed with Aye(7). Legislator Kelly voted Nay. Legislator Sweet was absent.(6/27/2017)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislator Kelly voted Nay. Legislator Sweet was absent. (6/27/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

To amend the 2017 Operating Budget for the mandated salary increase for the District Attorney.


II. Justification:

Under Judiciary Law §183-1, full-time district attorneys are to receive the same salary as the county judge of the county in which he/she serves.

Under legislation by the State of New York taking effect April 1, 2017, the county judge salary is fixed at $185,147, meaning the district attorney salary will coincide with said county judge salary in the amount of $185,147.


III. Legislative Impact:

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


IV. Financial Impact:

$1,797.00 to come from the County Fund Balance.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 156 of 2017

DATED: June 27, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT – 2017 RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN AND AMENDING 2017 OPERATING BUDGET (YOUTH, ATI & VETERANS’ SERVICES)


Resolution by Legislator: Wilson
Seconded by: Purtell

WHEREAS, the 2017-2018 New York State budget appropriated state-wide Youth Development Program funding for calendar year 2017, and

WHEREAS, per the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS), the objective of the State funding is to prevent youth from involvement in the juvenile justice system, child welfare system or being chronically dependent on other human services system, and

WHEREAS, NYS OCFS is required by the State Legislation to use the number of children and youth residing in a County aged 0 to 20 years (less than 21 years) and data from the most recent 2010 national census to determine a percentage of the state-wide allocation for each County, and

WHEREAS, the NYS OCFS has allocated $49,960.00 to Montgomery County for 2017 Youth Development Program funding, and 

WHEREAS, the 2017 Montgomery County operating budget appropriated funds in the amount of $50,607.00 in the Department of Youth, ATI and Veterans’ Services for Youth Development Program funding, and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County must submit a signed Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) to the NYS OCFS as a required component of the approved 2012-2017 Children and Family Services Plan, and

WHEREAS, by signing and submitting the RAP, Montgomery County will qualify for State reimbursement for the 2017 program year for funds allocated and paid to Youth Development Programs within the County totaling $49,960.00 as recommended by the Executive Director of Department of Youth, ATI and Veterans Services and approved by the Montgomery County Youth Board;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, to sign the Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) agreement with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is herby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:

DECREASE REVENUES:     
A-21-3-3830  Youth Programs $647.00
     
DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
A-21-4-7310-00.-4585  Youth Development Programs $647.00

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Sweet was absent. (6/27/2017)



Attachment

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Authorize County Executive to sign the Resource Allocation Plan with NYS OCFS in order to receive state reimbursement monies disignated for positive youth development in Montgomery County and also to authorize County Treasurer to amend the 2017 operating budget to reflect an decrease in the funding amount. 


II. Justification:

Authorize County Executive to sign the Resource Allocation Plan with NYS OCFS in order to receive state reimbursement monies disignated for positive youth development in Montgomery County and also to authorize County Treasurer to amend the 2017 operating budget to reflect a decrease in the funding amount. 


III. Legislative Impact:

The County Executive has the power to sign the RAP agreement pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter.


IV. Financial Impact:

Authorize the County Executive to sign the Resource Allocation Plan with NYS OCFS in order to receive state reimbursement monies designated for positive youth development in Montgomery County. 



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 157 of 2017

DATED: June 27, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGET WITH FORFEITURE MONIES (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)


Resolution by Legislator: Purtell
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, forfeiture monies from drug related cases in the amount of $514.11 has been deposited with the Montgomery County Treasurer; and

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

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

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-25-4-1165-00-.2626  Forfeiture Crime Proceeds - Restricted $514.11
INCREASE APPROPRIATONS:    
A-25-4-1165-00-.4522 DA/Law Enforcement Program  $514.11

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Sweet was absent. (6/27/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

To use forfeiture money from drug related prosecutions in Montgomery County to purchase equipment and provide money for training for law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County.


II. Justification:

Law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County can benefit from using forfeiture money to purchase much needed equipment and attend 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 power to make appropriations


IV. Financial Impact:

Forfeiture monies from drug related cases in the amount of $514.11 has been deposited with the Montgomery County Treasurer which must to be used to purchase equipment for various law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County.



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County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 158 of 2017

DATED: June 27, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET (STOP-DWI)


Resolution by Legislator: Wilson
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 137 of 2010 states that Montgomery County offers employees and the general public an online Defensive Driving course, and

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 137 of 2010 also states that all profits from the online Defensive Driving course will be contributed to the STOP-DWI Scholarship program, and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-32-3-2705  Gifts and Donations $147.00
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
A-32-4-3315-00-.4526  Education Programs $147.00

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Sweet was absent. (6/27/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

AMEND THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET


II. Justification:

FUNDS NEEDED FOR STOP-DWI SCHOLARSHIP


III. Legislative Impact:

PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2 OF THE CHARTER, THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATURE CAN MAKE APPROPRIATIONS.


IV. Financial Impact:

INCREASE REVENUES $147.00

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS $147.00



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County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 159 of 2017

DATED: June 27, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR YOUTH DAY-2017 (YOUTH, ATI & VETERANS)


Resolution by Legislator: Kelly
Seconded by: Purtell

WHEREAS, Youth Day-2017 is scheduled to take place on July 11, 2017 on the grounds surrounding the County Annex Building, and

WHEREAS, funds have been secured to assist with Youth Day expenses through donation and grant requests, and

WHEREAS, the donations and grants received are needed to cover Youth Day expenses.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-21-3-7310-00-.2705  Gifts and Donations $1,000.00
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
A-21-4-7310-00.-4559  Outreach Programs $1,000.00

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Sweet was absent. (6/27/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

AMEND THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET FOR YOUTH DAY EXPENSES.


II. Justification:

DONATIONS AND GRANTS ARE SOUGHT TO ASSIST WITH YOUTH DAY EXPENSES TO ALLEVIATE COSTS TO COUNTY.


III. Legislative Impact:

PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2 OF THE CHARTER, THE LEGISLATURE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS. 


IV. Financial Impact:

DONATIONS AND GRANTS ARE SOUGHT TO ASSIST WITH YOUTH DAY EXPENSES.



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County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 160 of 2017

DATED: June 27, 2017

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF CLERK TYPIST (PT) AND ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF SENIOR CLERK TYPIST (PUBLIC DEFENDER)


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Purtell

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Defender's Office has been awarded and approved by Resolution 170 of 2016 to accept funding for a three year grant through the Indigent Legal Services, Grant Distribution 6; and

WHEREAS, the grant accepted by Resolution 170 of 2016 funded a full-time Clerk Typist.

WHEREAS, the 2017  Operating Budget funded the position of Senior Clerk Typist (A-28-4-1170-06-.1110 (1000) to use these grant funds; and

WHEREAS, after reviewing the needs of the Department with Personnel, it has been determined that the title of Clerk Typist (PT) would be more appropriate; and

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby eliminates the position of Senior Clerk Typist; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and creates the title of Clerk Typist (PT); and

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

 

TRANSFER FROM:     
A-28-4-1170-06-.1110 (1000) Senior Typist $18,000.00
TRANSFER TO:     
A-28-4-1170-06-.1120 (NEW)  Clerk Typist $18,000.00

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Sweet was absent. (6/27/2017)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Resolution requesting a change in title in the Public Defender's Office from Senior Clerk Typist to Clerk Typist (PT).


II. Justification:

The position of Clerk Typist (PT) can better fill the needs of the Department.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to establish positions of employment.


IV. Financial Impact:

This resolution would not require any additional funding by the Legislature. Funding for the part time position was included in the 2017 Operating Budget. The part time position should be fully funded through the grant. However, a title change is required to meet the needs of the Department.



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County Treasurer