Chairman Joseph M. Isabel has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068. 

In conjunction with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, this meeting will also be held electronically via teleconference on June 15, 2021 at 6:02 pm.  Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending or by calling 1-571-317-3112, Access Code 885-557-741. 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 ACCEPTING CRIMINAL JUSTICE DISCOVERY REFORM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

3. RESOLUTION APPROVING RETIREMENT AND TRANSFER OF K-9 GAJ (SHERIFF)

4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE GRANT CARRY-OVER FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)

5. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)

6. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)

7. RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET (PUBLIC DEFENDER)

8. OTHER 

RESOLUTION NO. 127 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the District Attorney has been advised that Montgomery County  has been awarded a $206,781.00 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant by the new York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period of April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, these are grant funds awarded to the Montgomery County District Attorney's office which is used to support local law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office with expenses related to implementation of discovery and bail reforms that took effect January 1, 2020.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes acceptance of the $206,781.00 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period of April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is hereby authorized and directed following review and approval by the County Attorney, to sign an agreement accepting the $206,781.00 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period of April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 128 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, K-9 GAJ has worked for the Sheriff's office and with Sergeant Jason R. Nare for just over 9 years; and

WHEREAS, K-9 GAJ had a successful career with the Montgomery County Sheriff's office locating many items of contraband, locating many suspects and people in need after completing tracks and responding to emergencies while seving the patrol division; and
    
WHEREAS, the County Executive and the County Legislature desire to allow K-9 GAJ to remain with his handler, Sergeant Jason R. Nare. 

RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves the retirement of K-9 GAJ as of June 22, 2021; and 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby authorizes ownership of K-9 GAJ to be permanently transferred to Jason R. Nare as of June 22, 2021 upon execution by Sergeant Jason R. Nare of an agreement with release of liability to be prepared by the County Attorney.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 129 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature accepted Coronavirus (COVID-19) Grant funds per Resolution 61 of 2020; and

WHEREAS, the 2020-21 COVID-19 Grant funds, for the period of March 5, 2020 - March 15, 2021, were appropriated in the 2020 Public Health budget; and

WHEREAS, there are unexpended 2020-21 COVID-19 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 Operationg Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 130 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has a need to utilize asset forfeiture money to purchase equipment and assist with future drug investigations; and
 
WHEREAS, asset forfeitures have been awarded from recent drug arrests. 

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 131 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department has already received insurance recoveries for a totaled patrol car that was involved in a motor vehicle accident for an amount of $26,909.33; and

WHEREAS, the accident occurred when a Deputy Sheriff struck a pole in a parking lot while doing a security check.  The vehicle totaled was a 2106 Ford; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office has a need to keep its fleet at current levels and this purchase is a simple replacement vehicle for the one that was totaled but is essential for us.

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. (6/22/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 132 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution 141 of 20 established the Montgomery County Assigned Counsel Conflict Office; and

WHEREAS, portions of fund to pay said deparment costs in the Public Defender's Office should now be utilized as established, by the new Assigned Counsel Conflict Office.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Treasurer to Amend the 2021 operating budget as follows:

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RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)

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