Chairman Daniel P. Wilson has called a meeting of the Physical Services Committee for 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 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 April 20, 2021 at 6:02 pm.  Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending or by calling 1-312-757-3121, Access Code 456-944-325. 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 SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SANITARY DISTRICT NO.1 FOR THE DISPOSAL OF LEACHATE FROM THE LANDFILLS LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

3.  RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET- SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AUCTION (PUBLIC WORKS)

4.  RESOLUTION AWARDING RFP# 05-21 FOR RECYCLING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - CONSOLIDATED WASTE SERVICES LLC. DBA TWIN BRIDGES WASTE & RECYCLING (COUNTY TREASURER)

5.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN EASEMENT AGREEMENTS, FOR ROADWAY DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS - LEPPER RD- COUNTY HWY 20 IN THE TOWN OF AMSTERDAM (PUBLIC WORKS)

6.  OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 94 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

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 Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 operates such plant; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 did an upgrade at their wastewater treatment plant in 2018 that allows for the acceptance, treatment and disposal of the leachate generated by the landfills; and

WHEREAS, the current contract with the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 which sets forth the terms and provisions for the acceptance of the leachate generated by the landfills for treatment (hereinafter referred to as the "leachate Agreement") needs to be renewed; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 is a department of Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 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 agreement for leachate disposal, with the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 expiring on December 31, 2021 at a rate of .030 cents per gallon up to two million gallons, and .0225 cents per gallon after.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 95 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Department of Public Works held a surplus equipment auction from March 15, 2021- March 29, 2021; and

WHEREAS, a total sum of $44,525.00 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 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 96 of 2021 DATED: April 15, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent issued a Request for Proposals for the provision of recycling services for Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, proposals have been received and were opened on March 29, 2021; and

WHEREAS, after reviewing the proposals the Treasurer and County Attorney, recommend awarding the RFP to Consolidated Waste Services LLC. dba Twin Bridges Waste & Recycling.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive after review and approval of the County Attorney to sign an agreement with Consolidated Waste Services LLC. dba Twin Bridges Waste & Recycling for the provision of recycling services in Montgomery County for a term of May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2024.  At the end of this initial bid period, the contract may be renewed for two (2) additional years, in consecutive one-year intervals, and at the sole discretion of the County of Montgomery.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 97 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County DPW - per resolution 296 of 2019, contracted with GPI Engineering to provide Drainage & Roadway design improvements to a section of Lepper Rd in the Town of Amsterdam; and

WHEREAS, Engineering & Design has been completed and survey of landowners who will be effected has been determined and landowners have been notified.

WHEREAS, permanent easements are required for construction and future maintenance of culverts and per Highway Law 118, easements must be approved by the County Legislature, and

WHEREAS, the following permanent easements at the following properties are required for construction and future maintenance of culverts:

1. Michael J and Dana Opalka - 473 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL # 24-1-70.1 and SBL #23-2-9.11

2. William S Jr and Yvonne M Grzyb - 415 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL # 24-1-70.2

3. Joshuah Belfance and Benjamin Miseikis - 393 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL #24-1-72

4. Donald A. and Diane H. Phillips - 377 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL #24-1-1

5. Richard S. and Deborah Hinkle - 472 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL #23-2-10

6. Suzanne M. Paro - 460 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL #23-2-9.2

7. James Oreleanski - 418 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL #23-2-8

8. Christopher C and Mimi Hatch - 396 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL#23-2-7.2

WHEREAS, the aforementioned landowners owning property adjacent to the culvert projects, have agreed to provide Montgomery County with permanent easement agreements for a one-time fee of One Dollar ($1.00)

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive, upon review and approval of the Montgomery County Attorney, is hereby authorized to accept and sign the aforementioned easement agreements and any and all other associated documents.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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