Chairman Roy S. Dimond has called a meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee for 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 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 May 18, 2021 at 6:01 pm.  Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending or by calling 1-224-501-3412, Access Code 844-727-301. Minutes of the hearing will be transcribed and later posted on the Montgomery County website at www.co.montgomery.ny.us. 

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 2021 OPERATING BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN ADDITIONAL CONTRACT WITH CALDERWOOD (COUNTY EXECUTIVE)

3.  RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONSOLIDATION OF VITAL REGISTRATION DISTRICTS BETWEEN THE TOWN OF CANAJOHARIE AND THE VILLAGE OF CANJOHARIE

4.  RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR INDIGENT VETERAN BURIALS – YOUTH & VETERANS SERVICES

5.  RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET – OD2A GRANT CARRY OVER FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)

6.  RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET – PHEP GRANT CARRY OVER FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)

7.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN SECTION 4410, 3-5 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICE PROVIDER CONTRACTS (PUBLIC HEALTH)

8.  RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION COORDINATOR POSITION (MENTAL HEALTH)

9.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES APPROVED IN 2021 (SOCIAL SERVICES)

10. OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 108 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the nation is in the midst of a global pandemic cause by COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, vaccinations against COVID-19 are starting to be distributed and it is necessary to make them available to the residents of Montgomery County in an efficient manner; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to contract with an independent contractor to help administer these vaccines to the public. 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, after review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Calderwood to assist with the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations for a term of May 2021- July 2021 not to exceed $70,000.00.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 109 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Town of Canajoharie has been assigned by New York State as Vital Statistics Registration District 2851, and the Village of Canajoharie has been assigned by New York State as Vital Statistics Registration 2822; and 

WHEREAS, the Village Clerk has requested approval of the Village Board to formally consolidate the Town and Village into one primary registration district, namely the District of the Town of Canajoharie under Vital Records Registration District 2851; and 

WHEREAS, the formal consolidation of the Registration Districts would benefit the public by eliminating questions as to which district records should be filed and not result in the loss of services to either municipality;

WHEREAS, Montgomery County supports the consolidation of vital registration districts between the Town of Canajoharie and the Village of Canajoharie. 

RESOLVED, Montgomery County supports and approves the consolidation of the Town and Village Registrar functions under the Town's registration number (Vital Registration District 2851), pending necessary approvals of all other required entities, including the Village of Canajoharie, the Town of Canajoharie and New York State Department of Health; and

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature is authorized and directed to send certified copies of this resolution to the Village of Canajoharie, the Town of Canajoharie and the New York State Department of Health.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 110 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the 2021 Operating Budget designated funds for indigent veteran burials in the amount of $10,000; and

WHEREAS, on average, an indigent veteran burial costs $2,179 with the average number of burials being five per year; and

WHEREAS, the County Veterans’ Service Agency has processed five vouchers for indigent veteran burials thus far in 2021 nearly exhausting the funds in that line; and

WHEREAS, additional funds are needed to pay for indigent veteran burials through the remainder of 2021.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 111 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature accepted Drug Abuse Prevention Opioids (OD2A) Grant funds per Resolution 208 of 2018, and

WHEREAS, the 2020-21 OD2A Grant funds, for the period September 1, 2019– August 31, 2020, were appropriated in the 2020 Public Health budget, and 

WHEREAS, there are unexpended 2019-20 OD2A Grant funds available for carry-over to the 2021 Public Health budget, 

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 112 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature accepted Public Health Emergency Preparedness Funds (PHEP) Grant funds per Resolution 114 of 2016; and

WHEREAS, the 2020-21 PHEP Grant funds, for the period July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, were appropriated in the 2020 Public Health budget; and

WHEREAS, there are unexpended 2020-21 PHEP Grant funds available for carry-over to the 2021 Public Health budget. 

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 113 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Section 4410 of the Education Law of the State of New York requires municipalities to enter into contracts with service agencies, that are providers of 4410 3-5 preschool services; and

WHEREAS, a municipality must contract with providers who are approved by the State Education Department no later than 40 days from the receipt of a written notice from the State Commissioner of Education; and

WHEREAS, the Education Department has developed a suitable contract format for use of the Montgomery County Public Health Department; and
           
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislaure hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney,  to sign and execute any and all prospective contract documents for the period of July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024, entered into between the County and individuals or agencies providing services to County students enrolled in the Section 4410, 3-5 Preschool Program.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 114 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS; the Department has reviewed the workload in the Mental Health Department has deemed that an additional position is a necessary to perform the vital function for the department; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Mental Health has met with the Personnel Officer in regard to the needs and the title of Mental Health Education Coordinator is most appropriate; and

WHEREAS, the Mental Health Education Coordinator shall be established at a base salary of $44,592 which shall contractually increase on 7/1/2021 to $45,149 a Grade J, CSEA Bargaining Agreement.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby establishes the Mental Health Education Coordinator, with a base salary of $44,592 which shall contractually increase on 7/1/2021 to $45,149 in the CSEA Bargaining Agreement.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating budget as follows: 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 115 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services, is required to enter into agreements with New York State approved providers for services to the aging population within Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the services provided are at the cost of the client(s) and are only mandated agreements; and

RESOLVED, the facilities that are used in Montgomery County are as follows:

• Community Hospice in Amsterdam - Coordinate services for individuals to receive end of life care at home.
• Mountain Valley Hospice - Coordinate services for individuals to receive end of life care at home.
• Nathan Littauer PERS - Provide devices that allow the customer to access help in care of emergency.  This service is provided to individuals who are open to Medicaid and receive personal care aide (PCA) services or consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPCAP)
• Lifeline Systems - Provide devices that allow the customer to access help in care of emergency.  This service is provided to individuals who are open to Medicaid and receive personal care aide (PCA) services or consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPCAP)
• RAMA Associates LLC dba Home Helpers and Direct Link - Homecare agency that provides both Personal care and/or Consumer Directed Personal Care.  They provide the help to individuals so they can remain in their homes and maintain independence.
• Resource Center for Independent Living - Homecare agency that provides both Personal care and/or Consumer Directed Personal Care.  They provide the help to individuals so they can remain in their homes and maintain independence.
• The Sentinel of Amsterdam - Adult Home and Assisted Living Program that offers additional help for people with their activities of daily living.  For those individuals who need supervision or medicine management.
• Top Quality - Homecare agency that provides both Personal care and/or Consumer Directed Personal Care.  They provide the help to individuals so they can remain in their homes and maintain independence.
• Visiting Nurses - Homecare agency that provides both Personal care and/or Consumer Directed Personal Care.  They provide the help to individuals so they can remain in their homes and maintain independence.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature, after review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive to sign, and execute prospective contract documents for a term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, entered into between the County and approved agencies providing services to County aging population in need of Personal Care Services, Assisted Living, Hospice, and Personal Emergency Response Systems.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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