RESOLUTION NO. 9 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, an Applications have been filed for Correction of the 2018 County & Town Tax Rolls, pursuant to Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law, with the Real Property Director, alleging errors on the 2018 Tax Roll, and

WHEREAS, said Director has investigated and filed reports, pursuant to said statue, and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature has reviewed the Real Property Tax Director's reports and application, and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature finds that there was an Clerical Error that is applicable in the application for correction.

Application for Correction to the 2018 County and Town Tax Rolls

Approved -

See Attached List -

The Clerical Error is that there was an incorrect entry on the tax roll of a relevied school tax which was previously paid.  The school relevy should be removed for each of these parcels.

WHEREAS, Resolution 6 of 2018 only allows the Auditing Committee to sign correction that does not exceed $2,500

RESOLVED, that the tax levying body hereby is authorized and directed to approve said applications by making notations on the original applications and duplicates, and by entering the corrected extension of taxes, and

RESOLVED, that said County Director is also authorized and directed to make an order setting forth the corrected taxes, and directing the officer having jurisdiction over the tax roll to correct the rolls, and to affix the orders and approved applications to the tax rolls and the warrants, per Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law, such annexed applications and warrants becoming a part of such tax rolls, and

RESOLVED, that the County Director shall immediately submit, to the officers having jurisdiction over the tax rolls, and above order, all approved applications, and

RESOLVED, that the County Director shall mail Notices of Approval of the Application to the applicants and the Auditing Department shall submit a monthly report, setting forth all corrections and/or refunds processed, to the Legislators, and

RESOLVED, that, provided the applications were filed pursuant to Paragraph 7A of Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law, the application shall have eight days, from the date of the mailing of the Notice of Approval, to pay such corrected taxes, without interest, and

RESOLVED, that the said officers having charge of the tax rolls hereby are ordered and directed to immediately collect the correct tax, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is directed to charge any taxes deleted from the current rolls, by this resolution, whereever appropriate, against the account of the respective property-taxing jurisdiction for inclusion in the next ensuing tax levy, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is directed to notify the appropriate districts, prior to May 1, 2018 or any relevy cancelled by this resolution and will be charged back on the ensuing tax roll.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 10 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.10 of the Montgomery County Charter and Section 2.03 (A) xiv of the Rules of Procedure of the Montgomery County Legislature, there shall be an Audit Committee composed of the Chairperson of the Legislature, the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Budget & Finance and one additional Legislator; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature appoints a member each month to fill the position of the additional Legislator on the Audit Committee; and

RESOLVED, Legislator Duchessi is hereby appointed to serve on the Audit Committee for the month of February 2018  and Legislator Kelly is hereby appointed to serve on the Audit Committee for the month of March 2018.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 11 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 13.2 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the audit committee, and there being no objection to any of the claims by any committee or Board member, shall move that the claims as audited are approved and presented to the Board for approval of payment; and

WHEREAS, the Audit Committee has audited claims for the period of December 19, 2017 through January 23, 2018 and recommends the payment of the claims as attached hereto in the "Abstract of Audited Claims".

RESOLVED, after examination and review of the claims by the Audit Committee, the claims are audited and attached hereto, are hereby approved for payment by the Montgomery County Legislature.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 12 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County is a supporter of Shared Services, and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Department of Public Works and the Emergency Management Office have agreed to secure a piece of equipment beneficial to both department's, and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works is requesting a transfer of funds to help with the purchase of a new truck to be shared between the Department of Public Works and the Emergency Management Office'

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized and directed to amend the 2018 operating budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 13 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, pursuant to §15.02 of the Charter of Montgomery County, the County Legislature is empowered to clarify and elaborate on any provision of said Charter in a local law; and

WHEREAS, § 2.11 and §5.01 of the Charter has been deemed to require clarification and elaboration for the efficient operation of County business; and

WHEREAS, a copy of this law has been on the desks of all legislators for a period of ten days.

RESOLVED, that Introductory Local Law A of 2018 (LOCAL LAW 1 of 2018) hereby is submitted to the Montgomery County Legislature for consideration:

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTIONS 2.11 AND 5.01 OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHARTER, LOCAL LAW 2 OF 2012

BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the County of Montgomery as follows: 

Local Law Number 2 of 2012 is amended to read as follows: 

§2.10 Continuous Audit

For the purpose of maintaining proper control and supervision over all fiscal affairs, the County Legislature may:

(a) Appoint an Audit Commtitee, consisting of the Chairman of the County Legislature, the Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, and one additional County Legislator, who will have the responsibility for auditing vouchers and claims for payment against County funds or funds for which the County is responsible and shall certify the same for payment by the County Treasurer. In the event that the County Legislature shall appoint a County Auditor, the duties of the County Audit Committee shall assumed by said Auditor. 

§2.11

The County Legislature may appoint an Auditor. The Auditor shall be appointed on the basis of their professional experience and other qualifications for the responsibilities of their office. They shall be directly responsible to and serve at the pleasure of the County Legislature and may be removed without written charges and an opportunity to be heard. The duties of the Auditor shall include: 

1. Auditing and certifying for payment all lawful claim and charge against the County, whether for payroll or otherwise, or against funds for which the County is responsible in whole or in part;
2. Certifying the availability of funds for all requisitions, contracts, purchase orders, and other documents by which the County incurs financial obligations or for the expenditure of funds for which the County is responsible;
3. Such special audits, in addition to those stated in §2.04 (i) as are deemed necessary, at the request of the Legislature. 

§5.01

There shall be a Department of Purchasing under the direction of a Purchasing Agent who shall be appointed by the County Executive subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. They shall be appointed on the basis of their professional experience and other qualifications for the responsibilities of their office. They shall be directly responsible to and serve at the pleasure of the County Executive.

The rest of Local Law 2 of 2012 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. 

SAVING CLAUSE: If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this Local Law shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment decree or order shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment, decree or order shall have been rendered and the remainder of this Local Law shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect, and 

EFFECTIVE DATE:   This Local Law shall take effect when all applicable statutory requirements for its passage and adoption have been fully complied with and it has been filed in the Office of the Secretary of State.

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Montgomery County Legislature hereby is authorized and directed to file one certified copy thereof in the Office of the Secretary of State and to ensure that it is published in the County’s designated legal newspapers, as required by law.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 14 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, funding for the Allen House Project is coming from: 

WHEREAS, there are no Montgomery County funds involved with this project, and 

WHEREAS, Resolution 133 dated May 23,2017, authorized a $62,500 contract with JMZ Architects and Planners to provide Construction Administration Services 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that due to issues that have arisen during the construction phase of this project that has resulted in JMZ providing more services than originally expected, FMCC recommends that JMZ’s contract amount be increased from $62,500 to $76,500, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the contract summary is as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (7/14/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 15 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, funding for the FMCC Allen House Project is coming from two (2) sources: 

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WHEREAS, there are no Montgomery County funds involved with this project, and 

WHEREAS, there are two (2) credit Change Orders being proposed whereby Bishop Beaudry will credit back funds for two (2) changes to their scope of work: 

• Change the door window trim materials : (-) $2,343.98
• Delete the purchase of toilet accessories : (-) $1,860.00

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Executive is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 2 with Bishop Beaudry that would decrease their contract amount by $4,203.98, and be it further 

RESOLVED, that the approval of this Change Order would result in the following revised contract with Bishop Beaudry:

FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to Fulton County and FMCC.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 16 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, pursuant to §3.03 the County Executive shall appoint all County departments and administrative units not administered by elected officials, subject to confirmation of the Legislature; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to §2.08 of the Montgomery County Charter the County Legislature shall confirm appointments no longer than sixty (60) days after the appointment has been filed with the Clerk of the Legislature; and

WHEREAS, the County Executive has made the following appointments:

Kenneth Rose, Director of of Economic Development and Planning

Kelly Farquhar, Director of History and Archives

Jeffery Smith, Director of Emergency Management

Ray Borst, County Sealer of Weights & Measures

Sara Boerenko, Director of Community Services

Scott Surento, Purchasing Agent

Brenda Rava, Director of Youth Services

Meghan Manion, County Attorney

Jeffrey Kaczor, Stop DWI Coordinator

Daniel Colon, Director of Data Processing

Lucille Sitterly, Director of Probation
 
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature has undergone a committee review of the foregoing appointments; and

WHEREAS, it has been less than sixty (60) days after the appointments were filed with the Clerk of the Legislature.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature confirms the following appointments:

Kenneth Rose, Director of of Economic Development and Planning

Kelly Farquhar, Director of History and Archives

Jeffrey Smith, Director of Emergency Management

Ray Borst, County Sealer of Weights & Measures

Sara Boerenko, Director of Community Services

Scott Surento, Purchasing Agent

Brenda Rava, Director of Youth Services

Jeffrey Kaczor, Stop DWI Coordinator

Meghan Manion, County Attorney

Daniel Colon, Director of Data Processing

Lucille Sitterly, Director of Probation  

FURTHER RESOLVED, that these appointments are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Montgomery County Charter and where applicable Montgomery County Civil Service.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is understood and agreed that such benefits of defense and indemnification are conferred upon those who are appointed by this resolution.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 17 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, agriculture in Montgomery County is a dominant driver of the local economy; and

WHEREAS, the success of local agricultural businesses is integral to the stability of Montgomery County’s employment base; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County was awarded a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets grant in order to update the over fifteen year old existing Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan; and

WHEREAS, the formulation and update of the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plans is an important means of supporting agricultural businesses; and

WHEREAS, the duties of the Montgomery County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, established in accordance with Article 25-AA, Section 302, of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, include assessment and approval of County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plans; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board has reviewed the draft County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan and has referred the plan to the County Legislature.

WHEREAS, a public hearing was scheduled for December 19, 2017 and was not held.

RESOLVED, RESOLUTION NO. 248 OF 2017 is hereby rescinded; and

RESOLVED, the County Legislature hereby schedules a public hearing on the updated Montgomery County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan for January 23, 2018 at 6:55 pm in the Legislature Chambers 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Clerk of the County Legislature hereby is directed to cause legal notice of said Public Hearing to be published according to law.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 18 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County was awarded a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets grant in order to update the over fifteen year old existing Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan; and

WHEREAS, the formulation and update of the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plans is an important means of supporting agricultural businesses; and

WHEREAS, the duties of the Montgomery County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, established in accordance with Article 25-AA, Section 302, of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, include assessment and approval of County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plans; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board has reviewed the draft County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan and has referred the plan to the County Legislature.

WHEREAS, a public hearing was scheduled for December 19, 2017 and was not held so therefore, Resolution 281 of 2017 Adopting the Ag & Farmland Protection Plan must be rescinded.

RESOLVED, RESOLUTION NO. 281 of 2017 is hereby rescinded; and

RESOLVED, that the proposed action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact, and therefore an environmental impact statement will not be required.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Economic Development hereby is authorized and directed to submit said plan, and related documentation, to the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Markets for certification.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 19 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has awarded Montgomery County $62,981 from the 2017-2018 Snowmobile Trails Grant-In-Aid Program, based upon an application submitted in cooperation with the Mohawk Valley Snowmobile Clubs, Inc.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, to execute all documents associated with this grant; and,

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 20 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) accepted applications through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for projects that would further the goals and objectives of the Public Facilities Grant Program and Regional Economic Development Councils Strategic Plans; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County submitted an application through the 2017 CFA process for the Montgomery County Courthouse ADA Compliance Initiative project; and

WHEREAS, the project requested funding in order to construct ADA compliance measures to the existing old courthouse at 9 Park Street; and

WHEREAS, that said grant funding was awarded in the amount of $300,000 from the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR);

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development & Planning are hereby authorized to administer said application on behalf of Montgomery County; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, upon review of the provided contract with New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) by the County Attorney, the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign said contract, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 21 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) accepted applications through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for projects that would further the goals and objectives of the Microenterprise Grant Program and Regional Economic Development Councils Strategic Plans; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County submitted an application through the 2017 CFA process for the Montgomery County Microenterprise Program project; and

WHEREAS, the project requested funding in order to assist local farmers and to target agriculture start-up and expanding businesses throughout the boundaries of Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, that said grant funding was awarded in the amount of $200,000 from the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) with a share of $18,800 in farm owner equity;

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development & Planning are hereby authorized to administer said application on behalf of Montgomery County; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, upon review of the provided contract with New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) by the County Attorney, the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign said contract, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 22 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County is applying for funding for economic development purposes through the Office of Homes and Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program, and

WHEREAS, the Office of Community Renewal provides grants to communities that wish to sponsor economic development activities that create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income persons. The goal of the program is to fund projects that result in high quality, full-time jobs that are well paying and provide benefits and training to low- and moderate-income persons, and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has prioritized economic development and job creation provisions which will result in a direct and positive impact to low and moderate income persons, and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has supplied a request for funding for the Dollar General Distribution Center, under the terms set forth in the Office of Homes and Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant Program, and

WHEREAS, program requirements include the provision to hold a public hearing on the grant application.

RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the Dollar General Distribution Center grant to be held at 6:55 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in the Chambers of the County Legislature, County Office Building, Fonda, New York, and

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign and submit all required application and subsequent reporting materials for funding under the Office of Homes and Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 23 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) accepted applications through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for projects that would further the goals and objectives of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County submitted an application on behalf of the Village of Canajoharie through the 2016 CFA process for the Exit 29 Site Reuse Analysis project; and

WHEREAS, the project requested funding in order to complete technical and market analyses necessary to gauge the potential for redevelopment of the former Beech-Nut plant; and

WHEREAS, that said grant funding was awarded in the amount of $85,000 from the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) with a Village of Canajoharie share of $15,000 in the form of cash, and a County share of $70,000 in the form of $20,000 in cash, and $50,000 in donated in-kind services;

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development & Planning are hereby authorized to administer said application on behalf of Montgomery County; and

RESOLVED, the County Executive is authorized to sign a revised MOU with Canajoharie reflecting these changes.

FURTHER RESOLVED, upon review of the provided contract with New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) by the County Attorney, the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign said contract and any other associated materials related to said grant, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 24 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Defender has been advised by NYS Indigent Legal Services that a grant has been awarded to the Public Defender's Office to improve the quality of services provided to indigents of Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the total of the grant is $111,384 with a three-year distribution of $37,128 per year; and

WHEREAS, the funds can be used only for the Public Defender's Office as set forth within contract; and

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney to accept and sign said contract.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 25 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Executive Director of Youth, ATI & Veterans' Services has recommended that Montgomery County continue to transport Fulton County veterans to and from the VA Medical Center in Albany, N.Y.; and

WHEREAS, municipal corporations have the power to enter into agreements for the performance among themselves or one for the other of their respective functions, powers and duties on a cooperative or contract basis; and

WHEREAS, the proposed agreement would benefit both Montgomery County and Fulton County.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign a renewal agreement for the transportation of Fulton County veterans to and from the VA Medical Center in Albany, N.Y. ; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Agreement shall be for a one-year period beginning on January 1, 2018 and ending on December 31, 2018, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Agreement shall provide for transportation of Fulton County veterans, depending upon availability of space, at a charge of $30.00 each way.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 26 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, as of 1/1/2018 the Community Service for Adults Program was moved from the Youth Bureau to the Probation Department

WHEREAS, the position of Community Service Program Coordinator as well as associated appropriations were not transferred into the Probation Department budget but remained in the Youth Bureau budget

WHEREAS, State Aid used to fund this program was also retained in the Youth Bureau budget

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the position of Community Service Program Coordinator and other appropriations  be removed from the Youth Bureau budget and added to the Probation budget so that the program can be assumed by the Probation Department

WHEREAS, it is also necessary that the State Aid revenue relative to this program be removed from the Youth Bureau budget and added to the revenue in the Probation Dept. budget

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby approves the removal of the position of Community Service Program Coordinator and all associated appropriations from the Youth Bureau budget and adds them to the Probation Department budget

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the State Aid revenue for this program be removed from the Youth Bureau budget and added to the Probation Dept. revenue

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 27 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it is required by the New York State Commission of Corrections to provide an up to date Law library for inmates at the Montgomery County Jail.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign a renewal agreement with Lexis Nexis, for the provision of electronic law library services to inmates at the Montgomery County Jail; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreement shall be for the period commening on February 1, 2018 and ending on January 31, 2021, with compensation at the rate of  $368 per month, not to exceed $4,416 annually or $13,248 for the entire three year contract.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 28 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been awarded a grant totaling $447,091 from the 2016 SICG Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, the funding has been approved by the State to upgrade Montgomery County's current Microwave system to provide for the ability to better connect to the radio consortium which, the Sheriff's Office E911 center is currently connected to; and 

WHEREAS, the radio equipment being purchased is on State Contract; and

WHEREAS, the remainder of the grant funding is to be used at a later date for radio shelters.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Dimond, seconded by Legislator Pepe, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 29 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office applied for and received the FY2017 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant  to assist in emergency preparedness throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office has been notified by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that Montgomery County has been awarded $89,974.00, with no County match, to assist in emergency preparedness throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the acceptance of the FY2017 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)Grant; and

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval of the County Attorney to sign the agreement for FY2017 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows: 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 30 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office applied for and received the FY2017 State Emergency Performance Grant (EMPG) to assist with the purchase of a vehicle to be used throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office has been notified by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that Montgomery County has been awarded $23,688.00, to assist in emergency responce and performance throughout Montgomery County; and 

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval of the County Attorney to sign the agreement for FY2017 State Emergency Performance Grant (EMPG).

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows: 

RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR - Legislator Dimond withdrew his sponsorship.(1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 31 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office has received notification from the NYS Department of Homeland Security of a grant award that included the purachse of pictometry images.  Pictometry's updated images are photos of the entire County for its mapping system in the 911 Center. 

RESOLVED, that the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign and execute a contract agreement with Pictometry after review and approval by the County Attorney.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 32 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, responding to HAZMAT incidents and confined space rescue incidents requires specific manpower and training it is necessary to set a course of action for appropriately staffed and trained coverage for Montgomery County, and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that cooperative action with the City of Amsterdam Fire Department will stabalize response, improve overall safety and be an economic benefit to both municipalities; and

WHEREAS, it is expected that this intermunicipal agreement will be beneficial to both Montgomery County and the City of Amsterdam.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby endorses and authorizes after review by the County Attorney the County Executive to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement for services from the City of Amsterdam (Fire Department) for a term of January 1, 2018-December 31, 2020.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 33 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the NYS STOP-DWI Foundation Board was successful in securing funding from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to continue crackdown enforcement during the grant cycle of October 1, 2017 through September 30. 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County STOP-DWI program has been awarded a Crackdown Enforcement award in the amount of $10,000 for use in Montgomery County for sobriety checkpoints and/or roving patrols during the grant cycle.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Kelly, to change the NOW THEREFORE FURTHER RESOLVED CLAUSE to

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:

passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent.(1/23/2018)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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RESOLUTION NO. 34 of 2018 DATED: January 23, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County was highly impacted by Hurricane Irene, and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County applied for and obtained funding for the project titled, "Enlarge Undersized Culverts" through a Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) obtained through the New York State Governor's Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR), New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program in application accepted June 9, 2016, and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County retained John M. McDonald Engineering to design said improvements and prepare a bid package with plans and specifications, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, United States Army Corps of Engineers, as well as a GOSR technical advisor reviewed plans, specifications, and bid package and review comments have been satisfactorily addressed, and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County will formally publically bid this project in accordance with County, State, and Federal requirements at the Montgomery County Annex Building, and

WHEREAS, upon review of submitted bid(s), Montgomery County intends to award a contract, contingent on GOSR consent to the lowest responsible bidder for construction of improvements.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing authority of Montgomery County, New York, hereby authorizes the release of plans, specifications, and bid package for public bid, through its retained engineer for the aforementioned project.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Purtell was absent. (1/23/2018)

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