Chairman Martin P. Kelly has called a meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee for 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.  

Pursuant to law, members of the Legislature and public are authorized to participate via conference call.  Members of the public may participate by calling 1-224-501-3412, Access Code 461-840-301. Minutes of the meeting 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 COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT - AMSTERDAM ANIMAL HOSPITAL - VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; RABIES SPECIMEN PREPARATION SERVICES (PUBLIC HEALTH)

3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS RABIES GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)

4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - (MENTAL HEALTH)

5. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 71 OF 2021 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH LINCOLN HALL AN OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES APPROVED FACILITY (SOCIAL SERVICES)

6. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 30 OF 2022 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH LINCOLN HALL AN OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES APPROVED FACILITY (SOCIAL SERVICES)

7. OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 100 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Public Health is required by the New York State Department of Health, as described in Article 21, Title IV, Section 2145 of the Public Health law; and

WHEREAS, Amsterdam Animal Hospital has agreed to provide Professional Veteniary Services - to provide for Rabies Specimen Preparation Services; and

WHEREAS, the Public Health Director has recommended a 3 year contract with Amsterdam Animal Hospital beginning May 15, 2022 - May 15, 2025; and

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes acceptance of the Amsterdam Animal Hospital contract terms, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign any and all Veterinary Professional Services contract documents for the rates attached hereto and made a part hereof for a term of May 15, 2022- May 15, 2025.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 104 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Public Health is awarded the Rabies Program Grant annually; and

WHEREAS, the Rabies Program Grant funds are appropriated in the current Operating Budget.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes acceptance of the Rabies Program Grant Funds.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign any and all Rabies Program Grant contract documents at the rate of $8,893 per year for the contract period April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 101 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services has determined there is additional funding due from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH) due to increases in funds as outlined via State Aid Letters; and

WHEREAS, funds provided by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH) can only be passed to the not-for-profit organizations that provided services in Montgomery County with proper budget authorization.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 102 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requires counties to enter into contract with state approved child care facilities that provide services to our foster care, and/or behavioral children; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 71 of 2021 authorized the County Executive to enter into contracts with OCFS approved facilities; and

WHEREAS, there is an additional facility that the Department would like to add to the list of approved facilities;

RESOLVED, the first Resolved clause of Resolution 71 of 2021 that lists the facilities that are used in Montgomery County shall be amended to include:

• Lincoln Hall

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 103 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution 30 of 2022 authorized the County Executive to enter into contracts with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) whom require counties to enter into agreements with state approved child care facilities that provide services to our foster care and/or behavioral children; and

WHEREAS, there is an additional facility that the Department is desirous of contracting with; and

RESOLVED, the Resolution 30 of 2022 shall be amended to include the following facility to be used in Montgomery County:

• Lincoln Hall

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)

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