Chairman Robert Headwell, Jr. has called a meeting of the Budget & Finance Committee for 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 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 1-312-757-3121, Access Code 231-414-901. 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 FOR BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR PROPERTY, GENERAL LIABILITY AND FLOOD INSURANCE (COUNTY EXECUTIVE)

3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VENESKY (COUNTY EXECUTIVE)

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

5. RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) 

6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

7. Dashboard Reports

8. OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 173 of 2021 DATED: August 24, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the County Executive to enter into an agreement for brokerage services for Property, General Liability and Flood Insurance with Cool Insurance Agency, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Cool Insurance Agency, Inc. currently provides brokerage services to the County which has resulted in a savings to the County; and

WHEREAS, Cool Insurance Agency, Inc. recently merged with Gallagher Insurance; and

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to enter into an agreement with Gallagher Insurance Agency, Inc., for the provision of brokerage services for Property, General Liability and Flood Insurance; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said contract shall be effective for a term of five years at an annual fee of $48,000, effective January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2026.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Kelly and Isabel were absent. (8/24/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 174 of 2021 DATED: August 24, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, quotes were solicited for a consultant on use of the American Rescue Plan Funds; and

WHEREAS, of the quotes received Venesky & Company had the lowest responsible response; and

WHEREAS, the funds used to pay Venesky & Company can be offset by use of the American Rescue Plan Funds. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to enter into a two year contract with Venesky & Company for consulting on the use of American Rescue Plan Funds at a cost not to exceed $16,000.00

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Kelly and Isabel were absent. (8/24/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 175 of 2021 DATED: August 24, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Calderwood has assisted in making vaccines for COVID-19 available to the residents of Montgomery County in an efficient manner; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to extend the contract with Calderwood 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 August-September 2021 at an amount not to exceed $5,000 a month.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Kelly and Isabel were absent. (8/24/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 176 of 2021 DATED: August 24, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 2.02 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the County Auditor, and there being no objection to any of the claims by any committee or Board member, shall move that the claims as audited are approved and presented to the Board for approval of payment; and

WHEREAS, the County Auditor has audited claims for the period of August 4, 2021 through August 24, 2021; and the County Auditor recommends the payment of the claims as attached hereto in the "Abstract of Audited Claims".

RESOLVED, after examination and review of the claims by the County Auditor, the claims are audited and attached hereto, are hereby approved for payment by the Montgomery County Legislature.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Kelly and Isabel were absent. (8/24/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 177 of 2021 DATED: August 24, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature has solicited proposals for the provision of professional auditing services from qualified firms of certified public accountants; and

WHEREAS, that said proposals included the provision of audit, accounting and management advisory services for a three year term with the option to extend for two additional one year terms; and

WHEREAS, two proposals were received and reviewed.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign an agreement with Bonadio & Co., LLP for a three year term at a cost of $162,000 with the option to extend for two additional one year terms at a cost of $56,000 for Year 4 and $57,000 for Year 5.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Kelly and Isabel were absent. (8/24/2021)

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