Chairman Daniel P. Wilson has called a meeting of the Physical Services Committee for 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, 6:001 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York.  

Members of the public may also listen to the meeting by calling 1-571-317-3122, Access Code  138-674-293. Minutes of the meeting will be transcribed and later posted on the Montgomery County website at www.co.montgomery.ny.us.

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 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE A SECOND LETTER AGREEMENT ON THE ORDER ON CONSENT BETWEEN THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SANITARY DISTRICT NO.1

3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT EXTENSION, SANTOS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENTS FOR CONTROL OF SNOW AND ICE (PUBLIC WORKS)

5. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT (PUBLIC WORKS)

6. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET- SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AUCTION (PUBLIC WORKS)

7. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - OVERTIME (DATA PROCESSING)

8. OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 170 of 2020 DATED: October 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution 46 of 2017 authorized entering into an Order on Consent between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 275 of 2019 authorized an extension on the time period to comply with one of the items; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to obtain one more extension; and

WHEREAS,  the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 Board of Directors have reviewed and approved of the execution of said Letter Agreement.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to execute a Letter Agreement on the Order of Consent between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Montgomery County Sanitary District No. 1. extending the time to comply with conditions within the order.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/27/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 171 of 2020 DATED: October 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, in 2019, Montgomery County extended their contract with Santos Construction Corporation for bid item A-94, Bridge Maintenance, Repair, Labor and Equipment Rental; and

WHEREAS, under this contract extension, Santos Construction Corporation began work on Lepper Road Project with design, material requirements and acquisition, as well as construction in 2020; and

WHEREAS, the project has been under construction since June 22, 2020, due to circumstances beyond the Department of Public Works and Santos Construction Corporation control, due to COVID 19, materials were delayed and costs increased.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes the Montgomery County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to execute an amendment to the contract with Santos Construction Corporation dated April 1, 2019, to extend the contract through November 13, 2020, with additional compensation of $148,000, to be used from CHIPS Funding.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/27/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 172 of 2020 DATED: October 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County currently has agreements with the City of Amsterdam, Village of St. Johnsville, and the ten towns located in Montgomery County for control of snow and ice on County roads; and

WHEREAS, these agreements are about to expire, and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is beneficial to the County as well as the City of Amsterdam, Village of St. Johnsville, and the ten towns to renew theses agreements.

RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 135A of the Highway Law, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs to the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney to enter into agreements with the City of Amsterdam, Village of St. Johnsville and the ten towns located in Montgomery County for control of snow and ice on County roads for one (1) year contract for the period of January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021; and

RESOLVED, payment for the work to be performed under the terms of said agreements for snow and ice control  shall be at the following rate:

$5,930 per centerline mile for January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021. 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/27/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 173 of 2020 DATED: October 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works, along with the Sheriff's Department, have undergone a review and determined that certain equipment is surplus and no longer needed for department use.

RESOLVED, that the following items are authorized to be sold at auction to the highest bidder without further action needed by the Montgomery County Legislature:

LOT#        ITEM                              

1              2009 Chevrolet Tahoe              VIN#  1GNFK030X9R19714

2              2010  Chevrolet Impala             VIN#  2G1WD5EM2A1185495

3              2007 Chevrolet Impala              VIN#  2G1B58N079357673

4             2007 Chrysler Town & Country  VIN#  1A4GJ45R27B190810

5             2015 Chevrolet Impala               VIN#  2G1WD5E33F11765626

6             Miscellaneous                            Chainsaws

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/27/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 174 of 2020 DATED: October 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Department of Public Works held a surplus equipment auction from September 9, 2020 - September 24, 2020; and

WHEREAS, a total sum of $4,010.00 was raised from the auction; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Department of Public Works Commissioner is requesting said revenue from sale to be added to the DM Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Department of Public Works has a need to replace equipment;

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/27/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 175 of 2020 DATED: October 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, th Director of Data Processing has determined that the current 2020 funding in his budget has already been depleted, and more overtime will be necessary, especially with the election in November.

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/27/2020)

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