DATED: August 3, 2021
RECOMMENDATION:
| TO: | Health & Human Services Committee |
| Martin P. Kelly, Chair, Legislator, District 1 Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3 John M. Duchessi, Legislator, District 6 Joseph M. Isabel, Legislator, District 8 Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9 | |
| FROM: | Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature |
| CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Commissioner of Social Services, Public Health Director, Media |
| DATE: | 4/25/2024 |
| RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Roy S. Dimond has called a meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.
This meeting is in person, however, members of the public may also participate in the meeting by calling 1-224-501-3412, Access Code 711-848-853. Minutes of the meeting 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 2021OPERATING BUDGET, ESTABLISHING A PART TIME SUPERVISING SOCIAL SERVICES ATTORNEY AND ELIMINATING POSITIONS(SOCIAL SERVICES)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EARLY INTERVENTION GRANT AWARD FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
4. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EARLY INTERVENTION ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
5. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 0 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021OPERATING BUDGET, ESTABLISHING A PART TIME SUPERVISING SOCIAL SERVICES ATTORNEY AND ELIMINATING POSITIONS(SOCIAL SERVICES) | / | |
| 146 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A SUPERVISING SOCIAL SERVICES ATTORNEY (PT) (DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES)
| Dimond/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
| 147 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EARLY INTERVENTION GRANT AWARD FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH) | Purtell/Dimond | Move to Full Legislature |
| 148 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EARLY INTERVENTION ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH) | Purtell/Dimond | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 0 of 2021 DATED: August 3, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021OPERATING BUDGET, ESTABLISHING A PART TIME SUPERVISING SOCIAL SERVICES ATTORNEY AND ELIMINATING POSITIONS(SOCIAL SERVICES)
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WHEREAS; The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has identified the need to establish a Supervising Social Services Attorney, Group T (Part Time) with a base salary of $65,000; and
WHEREAS, line 513 Social Services Attorney (Part Time) and DSS Attorney PT-Temp will be eliminated to offset the cost; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that 513 Social Services Attorney (Part Time) is hereby eliminated; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DSS Attorney PT-Temp position shall be elimintated upon Supervising Social Services Attorney – PT being filled; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget:
| TRANSFER FROM: | ||
| A-18-4-6010-00-.1120 (513) | Social Services Attorney - PT | $29,695.00 |
| TRANSFER TO: | ||
| A-18-4-6010-00-.1120 (NEW) | Supervising Social Services Attorney – PT | $29,695.00 |
I. Nature of Request:
The Department is requesting that the existing Social Services Attorney (part-time) position be eliminated, and that a Supervising Social Services Attorney (part-time) position be established to replace it.
II. Justification:
A Supervising Social Services Attorney (part time) is requisite to the Department’s growing needs.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Both positions are funded by 55% Federal reimbursement, 33% State reimbursement and 12% Local dollars. This resolution is replacing one position with another at the same reimbursement rate, with the remaining previously budgeted funds, so there is no 2021 financial impact. Future costs will be included in the 2022 budget. Additionally, there will be no fringe benefit impact for 2021 because fringe was already allocated for the eliminated position.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 146 of 2021 DATED: August 3, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A SUPERVISING SOCIAL SERVICES ATTORNEY (PT) (DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES)
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WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department of Social Services has identified the need to establish a Supervising Social Services Attorney (PT); and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services met with the Personnel Officer and it was determined that the duties Supervising Social Services Attorney (PT) would meet the needs of the Department as such, the title is certified in accordance with Civil Service law Section 22.
WHEREAS, the position of Supervising Social Services Attorney (PT) shall be allocated to Group T in the Non-Bargaining Policy with a base salary of $65,000; and
WHEREAS, to offset the cost of said pposition, it is requested that line 513 (Social Service Attorney PT) and line 101 (Social Service Attorney PT) be eliminated.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the position of Supervising Social Services Attorney (PT) is hereby established in the Department of Social Services at base pay rate of $65,000.00 with a pro-rated base pay amount for the remainder of 2021 of $29,695, Group T of the Non-Bargaining Personnel Policy; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that line 513 Social Services Attorney (PT) is hereby eliminated and line 101 Social Service Attorney PT-Temp shall be eliminated upon the filling of the newly created Supervising Social Services Attorney – PT; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:
| TRANSFER FROM: | ||
| A-18-4-6010-00-.1120 (513) | Social Services Attorney - PT | $29,695.00 |
| TRANSFER TO: | ||
| A-18-4-6010-00-.1120 (NEW) | Supervising Social Services Attorney – PT | $29,695.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (8/3/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
The Department is requesting that the two existing Social Services Attorney (part-time) position be eliminated, and that a Supervising Social Services Attorney (part-time) position be established to replace it.
II. Justification:
A Supervising Social Services Attorney (PT) is necessary to oversee current Social Service Attorneys.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Both positions are funded by 55% Federal reimbursement, 33% State reimbursement and 12% Local dollars. This resolution is replacing one position with another at the same reimbursement rate, with the remaining previously budgeted funds, so there is no 2021 financial impact. Future costs will be included in the 2022 budget. Additionally, there will be no fringe benefit impact for 2021 because fringe was already allocated for the eliminated positions.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 147 of 2021 DATED: August 3, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EARLY INTERVENTION GRANT AWARD FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature passed Resolution 217 of 2014 accepting Early Intervention Administration Grand funds; and
WHEREAS, said grant funding, for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021 is currently appropriated in the 2021 Operating Budget; and
WHEREAS, the final funding award for the 2020-2021 Early Intervention Administration Grant has increased.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-16-3-3401-01 | Public Health Grant - EI Admin Grant | $5,455.00 |
| INCRESASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-16-4-4010-01-4408 | Public Health Grant - Office Supplies | $5,455.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (8/3/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
Funds will be accpeted as per grant contract via NYS DOH
II. Justification:
Funds need to be approved in order to be received and utlized via grant
III. Legislative Impact:
Purusant to Article 2 of the Charter of the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to make appropriations
IV. Financial Impact:
No financial impact, revenues offset expenses via grant increasing funds to counties per NYS
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 148 of 2021 DATED: August 3, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EARLY INTERVENTION ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Health Department has been awarded Early Intervention Administration Program grant funding in the amount of $173,030.00 for the period of October 1, 2021-September 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, this funding will be included in the Pubic Health Operting Budget in the amount of $34,604.00 annually, beginning with 2022 budget.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes acceptance of the Early Intervention Administration grant funding; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized to sign said grant contract for the Early Intervention Administration Program in the amount of $173,030.00 for the period of October 1, 2021-September 30, 2026.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (8/3/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
Accpetance of NYSDOH Early Intervention Administration Program grant award.
II. Justification:
NYSDOH provides funding to local health departments to offset costs to provide early intervention services to children within Montgomery County.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
Early Intervention Administration grant funding is currently included in the 2021 Public Health Budget, and acceptance of the grant contract is required to maintain this funding for future budget years.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |