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
Joseph M. Isabel, Legislator, District 8
FROM:Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature
CC:Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Commissioner of Pubic Works, Media
DATE:3/28/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman Daniel P. Wilson has called a meeting of the Physical Services Committee for 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York.  

In conjunction with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, this meeting will also be held electronically via teleconference on March 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm.  Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending or by calling 1-872-240-3212, Access Code 656-287-445. Minutes of the hearing 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 ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT - GRASS AND BRUSH CONTROL ON COUNTY ROADS FOR 2021-2022 (PUBLIC WORKS)

3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR LEACHATE DISPOSAL WITH THE VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE (PUBLIC WORKS)

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

5. RESOLUTON AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR LANDFILL REPORTING SERVICES AT THE CLOSED EASTERN AND CENTRAL LANDFILLS (PUBLIC WORKS)

6. RESOLUTION TO AWARD BIDS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS - 2021 ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (PUBLIC WORKS)

7. OTHER

 

 

 

 

 



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
64

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT - GRASS AND BRUSH CONTROL ON COUNTY ROADS FOR 2021-2022 (PUBLIC WORKS)

Purtell/PepeMove to Full Legislature
65

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR LEACHATE DISPOSAL WITH THE VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE (PUBLIC WORKS)

Purtell/KellyMove to Full Legislature
66

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT (PUBLIC WORKS)

Isabel/KellyMove to Full Legislature
67

RESOLUTON AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR LANDFILL REPORTING SERVICES AT THE CLOSED EASTERN AND CENTRAL LANDFILLS (PUBLIC WORKS)

Wilson/PurtellMove to Full Legislature
68

RESOLUTION TO AWARD BIDS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS - 2021 ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (PUBLIC WORKS)

Pepe/SweetMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 64 of 2021

DATED: March 23, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT - GRASS AND BRUSH CONTROL ON COUNTY ROADS FOR 2021-2022 (PUBLIC WORKS)


Resolution by Legislator: Purtell
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, Montgomery County contracts for grass and brush control with the ten towns, the City of Amsterdam, and the Village of St. Johnsville on county roads; and

WHEREAS, the current contract is due to expire for such services and there is a need to renew the contract for Grass and Brush Control on County Roads;

RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 135 a of the Highway Law, Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, upon review by the County Attorney, to enter into agreements with the ten towns located within Montgomery County; the City of Amsterdam and the Village of St. Johnsville for provision of grass and brush control on county roads; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, payment for work to be performed under the terms of said agreement for grass and brush control shall be at a rate of $400.00 per center line miles for the contract year June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2022, at a total cost of $157,912.00 to the County Road Fund.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (3/23/2021)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

For authorization allowing the County Executive to enter into contracts with the ten towns, the City of Amsterdam and Village of St. Johnsville, for the purpose of grass and brush control on 398.4 miles of county roads for the period of one year- June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2022.


II. Justification:

The current contract with the ten towns, the City of Amsterdam and the Village of St. Johnsville is due to expire.

There is a need for grass and brush control on county roads for maintenance and safety reasons.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Montgomery County Charter, the County Executive has the authority to enter into contracts.


IV. Financial Impact:

Appropriations for the contract are included in the 2021 Operating Budget.  This is not an increase from previous contract.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 65 of 2021

DATED: March 23, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR LEACHATE DISPOSAL WITH THE VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE (PUBLIC WORKS)


Resolution by Legislator: Purtell
Seconded by: Kelly

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has entered into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Schoharie and Otsego counties for the purpose of landfill management; and

WHEREAS, said agreement calls for Montgomery County to provide post closure services and bill the other counties; and

WHEREAS, the leachate generated by the landfills needs to be treated at a sewage plant, and the Village of Canajoharie operates such plant; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie currently accepts the leachate generated by the landfills; and

WHEREAS, the current contract with the Village of Canajoharie which sets forth the terms and provisions for the acceptance of the leachate generated by the landfills for treatment (hereinafter referred to "Leachate Agreement") is about to expire; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County and the Village of Canajoharie are municipal corporations; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County and the Village of Canajoharie will both benefit from the Leachate Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval of the County Attorney, to sign the Leachate Agreement, which is an intermunicipal agreement for leachate disposal, with the Village of Canajoharie for a term of one year at a rate of .0325 cents per gallon up to two million gallons, and .0225 cents per gallon after.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (3/23/2021)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Authorizing the County Executive to sign the Leachate Agreement with the Village of Canajoharie.


II. Justification:

Montgomery County has entered into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Schoharie and Otsego counties for the purpose of landfill management, which requires Montgomery County to provide post closure services and bill the other counties.  The contract currently in place to dispose of leachate for the landfills with the Village of Canajoharie is about to expire and needs to be renewed or other arrangements made.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to General Municipal Law 119-o, 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.  Pursuant to Article 3 of the Montgomery County Charter, the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to enter into contracts.


IV. Financial Impact:

Costs are paid jointly by Otsego, Schoharie and Montgomery counties, and have been included in the 2021 Operating Budget.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 66 of 2021

DATED: March 23, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT (PUBLIC WORKS)


Resolution by Legislator: Isabel
Seconded by: Kelly

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 Ford F350 w/plows  VIN# 1FTWF31519EAS1803 
2 2006 Chevy Silverado VIN# 16CHK29U36E224969
3 1982 GMC CTD  VIN# 1GDL7D1E2CV578842
2001 Ethyre Chipspreader   
2013 Chevrolet Impala  2GIND5E36D1241806
6 2014 Chevrolet Impala  2GWID5E37E1165871
7 2013 Chevrolet Impala  2GIWF5E30D1253349
8 2010 Chevrolet Express 3500 IGAZGCDG5A1111969
9 Miscellaneous  Chainsaws, Pressure Washer, Old Power Tools

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (3/23/2021)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

RESOLUTION APPROVING SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT


II. Justification:

TO REMOVE SAID EQUIPMENT FROM FIXED ASSETS AND CREATE REVENUE


III. Legislative Impact:

DISPOSAL OF COUNTY PERSONAL PROPERTY IS AUTHORIZED THROUGH COUNTY LAW 215


IV. Financial Impact:

Any funds received for surplus equipment are additional revenue for county that was not budgeted



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 67 of 2021

DATED: March 23, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTON AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR LANDFILL REPORTING SERVICES AT THE CLOSED EASTERN AND CENTRAL LANDFILLS (PUBLIC WORKS)


Resolution by Legislator: Wilson
Seconded by: Purtell

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has entered into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Schoharie and Otsego Counties for the purpose of Landfill Management; and

WHEREAS, said agreement calls for Montgomery County to provide post closure services and vill the other counties; and

WHEREAS, per NYS DEC Law, monitoring of the closed landfills for underground gas, annual site goundwate, laboratory analysis and data review is a requirement; and

WHEREAS, the current contract for landfill monitoring and reporting with Barton & LoGuidice, 443 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088 is due to expire and the committee of post closure & three counties wish to renew said agreement for a period of 3 years, April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2024.

RESOLVED, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the County Executive is hereby authorized and directed to sign agreement with Barton & LoGuidice for a 3 year period of tiem to perform encironmental montioring and reporting services for closed landfills per NYS DEC, at a cost not to exceed $16,000 per year or $48,0000 for for a period of 3 years, April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2024.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (3/23/2021)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR LANDFILL REPORTING SERVICES AT THE CLOSED EASTERN AND CENTRAL LANDFILLS


II. Justification:

Montgomery County has entered into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Otsego & Schoharie Counties for the purpose of landfill management which requires Montgomery County to provide post closure services & bill back the other counties.  The contract for environmental monitoring is about to expire and needs to be renewed as required by NYS DEC.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Montgomery County Charter.  The Montgomery County Executive has the authority to enter into contracts.


IV. Financial Impact:

Costs are paid jointly by Otsego, Schoharie & Montgomery Counties and have been included in the 2021 Operating Budget.

Costs for landfill monitoring will be budgeted for in Montgomery County 2022 & 2023 post closure fund.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 68 of 2021

DATED: March 23, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION TO AWARD BIDS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS - 2021 ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (PUBLIC WORKS)


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Sweet

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has solicited bids for the 2021 season; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works advertised for bids pursuant to section 103, Article 5-a of General Municipal Law, for a period of 30 days; and

WHEREAS, bids were opened and read aloud on March 2, 2021, at 10 a.m. per bid specifications.

RESOLVED, that bids for materials and/or professional services will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder with an option to extend the contracts for a period of one (1) year per the 2021 bid specifications; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized to enter into contracts, upon review by the Montgomery County Attorney, with the following companies for material and professional services for 2021 as the lowest most responsible bidders as follows:

A-3 Pipe:
CMP circular galvanized, CMP circular aluminized

Chemung Supply
P O Box 527
Elmira ,N.Y. 14902

A-3 Pipe:
CMP Arch aluminized and galvanized, High Density Polyethylene and Fittings:

Lane Enterprises Inc.                                     
825 NYS Route  67
Ballston Spa N.Y. 12020

A-4 Crushed Stone                                                                                                                          
(All bidders – price per ton +haul to determine vendor)

Rifenburg Construction Inc
159 Brick Church Rd
Troy, N.Y. 12180                

Hanson Aggregates NY LLC
P.O. Box 513
Jamesville N.Y. 13078           

Santos Construction Corp
39 Gilliland Ave
Amsterdam N.Y. 12010

Cobleskill Stone Products Inc
112 Rock Rd. /P.O. Box 220
Cobleskill N.Y. 12043
N.Y.12010                             

Callanan Industries Inc.
P.O. Box 15097
Albany N.Y. 12212-5097

Cushing Stone Products
725 State Highway 5S
Amsterdam,NY 12010

Carver Sand & Gravel LLC
494 Western Tpk
Altamont N.Y. 12009         

Adirondack Natural Resources
410 State Highway 30
Northville N.Y.12134

 

A-5 Stone Fill                                                                                                                                       

(All bidders – price per ton +haul to determine vendor)

Hanson Aggregates NY LLC
P.O. Box 513
Jamesville N.Y. 13078           

Carver Sand & Gravel LLC
494 Western Tpk
Altamont N.Y. 12009                

Cushing Stone Products
725 State Highway 5S
Amsterdam, N.Y.12010

Cobleskill Stone Products Inc
112 Rock Rd. /P.O. Box 220 
Cobleskill N.Y. 12043            

Callanan Industries Inc.
P.O. Box 15097
Albany N.Y. 12212-5097

Adirondack Natural Resources
410 State Highway 30
Northville N.Y.12134

A-31 Fine Gravel

(All bidders – price per ton +haul to determine vendor)

Rifenburg Construction Inc
159 Brick Church Rd
Troy, N.Y. 12180                  

Santos Construction Corp
39 Gilliland Ave
Amsterdam N.Y. 12010    

Carver Sand & Gravel LLC
494 Western Tpk
Altamont N.Y. 12009

A-32 Foundation Course Gravel                                                                                          

(All bidders – price per ton +haul to determine vendor)

Rifenburg Construction Inc
159 Brick Church Rd
Troy, N.Y. 12180

Santos Construction Corp
39 Gilliland Ave
Amsterdam N.Y. 12010

A-34 Cable Guiderail                                                                                                                                                                               

Town & County Bridge & Rail          
P O Box 16395
Albany N.Y. 12212

A-35 Box Beam Guiderail 

Chemung Supply
P O Box 527
Elmira ,N.Y. 14902                                                                                                                                                      

A-36  Guiderail Posts  &  A-37  Guiderail Nuts,Bolts,Anchor Studs  -(specific size needed, purchased from low bidder)

Chemung Supply
P O Box 527
Elmira, N.Y. 14902

Town & County Bridge & Rail
P O Box 16395
Albany N.Y. 12212

A-38  Bridge Rail Accessories & A-39 Rail Connectors -(specific size needed, purchased from low bidder)

Town & County Bridge & Rail
P O Box 16395
Albany N.Y. 12212

Chemung Supply
P O Box 527
Elmira ,N.Y. 14902      

 

A-40  Corrugated Beam Rail

Chemung Supply                                   
P O Box 527                                          
Elmira ,N.Y. 14902                                

 A-64 In-Place Recycled Base Course Type III

Gorman Bros. Inc.
200 Church Street
Albany, N.Y.12202

 

A-65 Liquid Calcium Chloride                                                                                                        

Gorman Bros. Inc.
200 Church Street
Albany, N.Y.12202

A-69 Cold In-Place Surface Recycling

Suit-Kote Corporation
1911 Lorings Crossing Road
Cortland N.Y.13045

A 71  Latex Modified Asphalt Pavement Course

Gorman Bros. Inc.
200 Church Street
Albany, N.Y.12202

A-79 In-Place Recycled Base Course With Portland

Gorman Bros. Inc.
200 Church Street
Albany, N.Y.12202

A-80 Bituminous Concrete
(All bidders – price per ton +haul to determine vendor)

Hanson Aggregates NY LLC
P.O. Box 513
Jamesville N.Y. 13078 

Cobleskill Stone Products Inc
112 Rock Rd. /P.O. Box 220
Cobleskill N.Y. 12043            

Cushing Stone Products
725 State Highway 5S
Amsterdam, N.Y.12010

Callanan Industries Inc.
P.O. Box 15097
Albany N.Y. 12212-5097

Empire Paving
1900 Duanesburg Rd.
Duanesburg N.Y. 12056

 

A-81 Cold Planing - (specific width  needed, purchased from low bidder)

Peckham Road Corp
375 Bay Rd. Suite 100
Queensbury N.Y. 12804 

Callanan Industries Inc
P.O. Box 15097
Albany N.Y. 12212-5097 

Cobleskill Stone Products Inc
112 Rock Rd. /P.O. Box 220
Cobleskill N.Y. 12043

Empire Paving
1900 Duanesburg Rd
Duanesburg N.Y. 12056

New Castle Paving LLC
1 Madison Street
Troy N.Y.12180

Evolution Construction Services
P.O.Box 511
Mechanicville N.Y.12118

A-82  Hot In-Place Surface Recycling

Highway Rehabilitation Corp.
2258 Route 22
Brewster N.Y.10509

A-88 Abrasives for Snow & Ice Control
(All bidders – price per ton +haul to determine vendor)

Rifenburg Construction Inc
159 Brick Church Rd
Troy, N.Y. 12180

Hanson Aggregates NY LLC
P.O. Box 513
Jamesville N.Y. 13078        

Cobleskill Stone Products Inc
112 Rock Rd. /P.O. Box 220
Cobleskill N.Y. 12043

Carver Sand & Gravel LLC
494 Western Tpk
Altamont N.Y. 12009

Cushing Stone Products
725 State Highway 5S
Amsterdam, N.Y.12010  

Adirondack Natural Resources
410 State Highway 30
Northville, NY 12134                

A 95  Electrical Repair and Maintenance

Les Hazzard and Sons Inc
1969 Wagners Hollow Road
Fort Plain N.Y.13339

 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (3/23/2021)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

To award bids for material and professional services for the 2021 construction season to the lowest, most responsible responsive bidder.


II. Justification:

Montgomery County Department of Public Works has a need to award bids to the lowest responsible resonsive bidder for the purchase of materials and award of professional services on county highways for the 2021 construction season.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Montgmery County Charter, the County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.


IV. Financial Impact:

Funds for materials and all services are included in the 2021 Conty Road Fund Budget, both maintenance and CHIPS funding.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer