Chairman Roy S. Dimond  has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.

This meeting is in person, however, members of the public may participate by calling 1-571-317-3122, Access Code 245-307-141. 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 RE-ALLOCATING THE SALARY GRADE FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (SHERIFF)

3.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HOURLY RATE INCREASE FOR PART-TIME DEPUTIES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS (SHERIFF)

4.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - EASTERN MEDICAL SUPPORT, LLC. (SHERIFF) 

5.  RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - OVERTIME (SHERIFF)

6.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2022 DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2022/2023 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF) 

7.  OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 203 of 2022 DATED: September 27, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Sheriff is to bring the salary of the Technical Communications Coordinator more in line with other similar positions around the state and the local area; and

WHEREAS, increasing the base salary to $53,598 for 2023 and adding $640.07 for the remainder of 2022 will make the position more equitable; and

WHEREAS, after salary survey and review of the duties which include additional supervisory responsibilities and increase demands since the position was originally created, the Personnel Officer concurs that a re-allocation of the title to a higher grade is necessary; and

Resolved, that the Legislature adopts the reallocation of the Technical Communications Coordinator from a Grade I to a Grade J in the CSEA contract; and

Further Resolved, that the Montgomery County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2022 operating budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (9/27/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 204 of 2022 DATED: September 27, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has recommended an hourly rate increase for part-time Deputies and Correction Officers to help keep current employees and attract future employees; and 

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature approves the proposed pay schedule for part time employees and continues to allow all part time employees to be paid out of a two tiered system.

FURTHER RESOLVED,that the hourly rate for part-time Deputies and Correction Officers shall be as follows:

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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hourly rate increases will take effect on  November 1, 2022.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (9/27/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 205 of 2022 DATED: September 27, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide medical services for incarcerated persons at the Montgomery County Jail, and 

WHEREAS, a new law to take effect October 7, 2022 called MAT (Medication Addiction Treatment) requires new services and medications pertaining to Opioid addictions; and

WHEREAS, for continuity of services it is recommended that the MAT contract be handled by our current medical provider at the jail.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, to sign an agreement with Eastern Medical Support, LLC for provision of medical services at the Montgomery County Jail, following review and approval by the County Attorney for 2022 at an increased amount not to exceed $18,750.00 and for 2023, a total of $321,983.18 for a term through December 31, 2023.

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (9/27/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 206 of 2022 DATED: September 27, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, there is a need to add funds to the patrol overtime line; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Deputies have been working hard covering calls, details and conducting Investigations.  They also settled a bargaining agreement increasing thier overtime rate.  These things combined with STOP-DWI money and Court reimbursements have caused our overtime line to run short; and

WHEREAS, this increase in overtime is something that is directly related to operations of the patrol/investigative division;

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (9/27/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 207 of 2022 DATED: September 27, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the County of Montgomery  has assigned the Sheriff's Office as lead agency and has been awarded the FY2022 Domestic terrorism prevention grant program funds to assist in law enforcement operations throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office has been notified by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that Montgomery County has been awarded $172,413.00, with no County match, to assist in law enforcement operations throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the acceptance of the FY2022 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program Grant; and

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval of the County Attorney to sign the agreement for FY2022 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022/2023 Operating Budget as follows: 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (9/27/2022)

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