DATED: February 25, 2020
RECOMMENDATION:
| TO: | Physical Services Committee |
| Daniel P. Wilson, Chair, Legislator, District 5 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 John M. Duchessi, Legislator, District 6 Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7 | |
| FROM: | Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature |
| CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Public Works, Media |
| DATE: | 4/19/2024 |
| RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Daniel P. Wilson has called a meeting of the Physical Services Committee for 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 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 2020 OPERATING BUDGET (PUBLIC WORKS)
3. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PART TIME (TEMPORARY) LABORER POSITIONS (PUBLIC WORKS)
4. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 55 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET (PUBLIC WORKS) | Kelly/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
| 56 | RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PART TIME (TEMPORARY) LABORER POSITIONS (PUBLIC WORKS) | Thayer/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 55 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET (PUBLIC WORKS)
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WHEREAS, there is a need for winter maintenance on Montgomery County Highways; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County contracts with towns and villages to provide snow and ice control on county roads; and
WHEREAS, per Resolution 8 of 2019, the rate per centerline mile to be reimbursed in 2020 is $5,930, which rescinded Resolution 226 of 2018 at $5,815 per centerline mile.
WHEREAS, upon completion of the 2020 Budget, appropriations for snow and ice control contracts was left at $2,295.646.00 from Resolution 226 of 2018 for 394.78 centerline miles of highways, resulting in a short fall of $45,399.40.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
| TRANSFER FROM: | ||
| A-30-4-1990-00-.4440 | Contingent Account | $45,399.40 |
| TRANSFER TO: | ||
| A-06-4-9900-00-.9901 | Transfer to County Road Fund | $45,399.40 |
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| D-12-3-5031-00 | Interfund Transfers | $45,399.40 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| D-12-4-5142-00-.4469 | Snow Contracts | $45,399.40 |
MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Kelly, seconded by Legislator Sweet, to change the RESOLVED clause as follows:
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:
| TRANSFER FROM: | ||
| D-12-4-5110-00-.4448 | Construction and Maintenance Supplies | $45,399.40 |
| TRANFER TO: | ||
| D-12-4-5142-00-.4469 | Snow Contracts | $45,399.40 |
passed with Aye(7). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislator Pepe was absent.(2/25/2020)
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
Amend 2020 Operating Budget to reimburse towns and villages for snow and ice control
II. Justification:
Appropriations in the 2020 Operating Budget were not adjusted to cover 2020 expenses. Transfer is required to pay on contract by May 31, 2020.
III. Legislative Impact:
Montgomery County Legislators have the authority to authorize budget transfers.
IV. Financial Impact:
Contingent funds will need to be used for the difference in the increase for the amount of $45,399.40
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Public Works |
| RESOLUTION NO. 56 of 2020 DATED: February 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PART TIME (TEMPORARY) LABORER POSITIONS (PUBLIC WORKS)
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining 393 miles of county roads; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Department of Public Works requests that due to the needs of the department, the position(s) of Part-time Laborer- (Temporary), be established; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Department of Public Works has met with the Personnel Officer and confirmed that title of Laborer exists as a non-competitive title in the CSEA Bargaining unit, with an hourly rate for 2020 of $13.9580; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Commissioner of Public Works to establish four (4) part-time laborer (Temporary) positions at twenty (20) hours per week per employee for road construction season, utilizing C.H.I.P.S. funds, and the positions are to be re-posted annually upon approval. (Line H 12 4 5110 25 2202).
RESOLVED, upon review and approval fo the positions of Part-time Laborer (Temporary) by the Montgomery County Personnel Officer, the Montgomery County Legislature establishes the positions of Part-time Laborer (Temporary) with a base salary of $13.9580 per hour, CSEA Grade A. .
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/25/2020)
I. Nature of Request:
To establish the position(s) of Laborer, Part-time (Temporary) at twenty (20) hours per week with no benefits, to assist on highway construction projects.
II. Justification:
The Commissioner of Public Works has evaluated the needs of the department, and has determined that positions are necessary to complete the necessary work during the construction seaon on county highways.
III. Legislative Impact:
As pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter, the County Legislature has the authority to make appropriations and create positions.
IV. Financial Impact:
Funds are 100% reimbursable through CHIPS Program. No benefits will be offered, as employees will be part-time, working no more than twenty (20) hours per week.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Public Works |