Chair Chad Majewski has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:04 PM on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the Legislative Chambers, Montgomery County Office Bldg, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY.

Minutes of the meeting will be 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 NYS INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES (ILS) CONTRACTS (PUBLIC DEFENDER)

3. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY OVER FY2020 STATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) GRANT PROGRAM (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)

5. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF)

6. RESOLUTION AMENDING 202\43 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 2021-2022 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT (PSAP) GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)

7. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER 2021-2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)  

8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - ST MARY'S HEALTHCARE (SHERIFF) 

9. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET WITH CARRY-OVER FORFEITURE MONEY (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

10. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER GRANT 2022 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT TARGETED PROGRAM (SHERIFF)

11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE FY2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SLETPP)(SHSP) GRANT FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (SHERIFF)  

12. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET – CARRY OVER FY2022 DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)  

13. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - (SHERIFF)

14. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - ESTABLISHING POSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL FT-PARAMEDIC AND ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF FT-EMT (SHERIFF)    

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

16. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE POSITION OF PART TIME ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER (PUBLIC DEFENDER)

17. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL NETWORK SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (SHERIFF)

18. OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 11 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Defender's Office has been advised by NYS ILS that two grants have been awarded to the Public Defender's Office to improve the quality of services provided to indigents of Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the total amount of grant: 4th Up State Quality Improvement is $300,000 with a three-year distribution of $100,000 per year; and

WHEREAS, the total amount of grant: Distribution 14 is $222,768 with a three-year distribution of $74,256 per year; and

WHEREAS, the funds can only be used for the Public Defender's Office, as set forth within contracts.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to accept and sign NYS ILS Grant:4th Up State Quality Improvement for $300,000 with a three-year distribution of $100,00 per year and any future extensions extending the term.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to accept and sign NYS ILS Grant: Distribution 14 for $222,768 with a three-year distribution of $74,256 per year and any future extensions extending the term.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 12 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 28 of 2023 accepted a State Homeland Security Grants State FY2020 Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Grant Program; and 

WHEREAS, said funds need to be appropriated in the 2024 Operating Budget.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows: 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 13 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Director of Public Health Sara Boerenko has received funds from OASAS to assist County Jails in operating MAT Programs;

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 14 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has received a donation recently to be used by the Sheriff's Office to benefit the office; and

WHEREAS, gifts and donations have been made to the Sheriff’s Office to supplement already budgeted money to completely cover the cost of listed appropriation.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 15 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 251 of 2022 accepted a State Homeland Security Public Safety Answering  Point (PSAP) Grant; and

WHEREAS, said funds need to be appropriated in the 2024 Operating Budget.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2023 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 16 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 25 of 2023 accepted a State Homeland Security Grant StateWIDE Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG); and

WHEREAS, said funds need to be appropriated in the 2024 Operating Budget.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 17 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it is necessary to purchase medical supplies to restock the County Ambulance after supplies are used on Emergency Calls; and 

WHEREAS, it has been determined that St. Mary's Healthcare is the lowest cost supplier pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Montgomery County procurement policy; and

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, to sign an agreement, after review and approval of the County Attorney with St. Mary's Healthcare for the purchase of medical supplies to restock the County Ambulances for a term of January 1, 2024- December 30, 2026.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

MOTION TO RECONSIDER by Legislator Kelly, seconded by Legislator Purtell, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislator Pepe abstained. Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 18 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the District Attorney has received monies from forfeiture crime proceeds in the year 2023 to be used to purchase equipment, provide training for law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County, and

WHEREAS, said monies have been deposited with the Montgomery County Treasurer in 2023; and

WHEREAS $5,204.70 was unable to be used during the 2023 fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to add $5,204.70 to the 2024 Operating Budget

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 19 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 119 of 2023 accepted a State Homeland Security Grant Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG); and

WHEREAS, said funds need to be appropriated in the 2024 Operating Budget.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 20 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services applied for and received the FY2023 State Homeland Security Program (SLETPP)(SHSP) Grant  to assist in law enforcement/Emergency Services operations throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office/Emergency Services has been notified by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that Montgomery County has been awarded $102,428.00, with no County match, to assist in law enforcement/Emergency Services operations throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the acceptance of the FY2023 State Homeland Security Program (SLETPP)(SHSP)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 FY2023 State Homeland Security Program (SLETPP)(SHSP) Grant.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows: 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 21 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 207 of 2022 accepted a State Homeland Security Grant State IFY2022 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, said funds need to be appropriated in the 2024 Operating Budget.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 22 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has the need for a Medical Director to oversee the EMS Division; and

WHEREAS, there is currently a Medical Director budgeted in the 2024 operating budget; and

WHEREAS, the Medical Director wishes to be paid under contract instead of as an employee; and

RESOLVED, the County Executive is authorized to sign a contract with Katrina Kardos for $15,000 a year for a term of 3 years after review and approval of the County Attorney; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 23 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff hereby requests an additional FT Paramedic and the elimination of an FT- EMT (line 623); and

WHEREAS, the additional FT-Paramedic will enable better operations for the County Ambulance and assist with its' Advanced Life Support Service; and

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and creates an additional FT-Paramedic; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby eliminates the FT-EMT position line 623;

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 24 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 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 

WHEREAS, the Sheriff recommends adding a 10% shift differential for all hours actually worked between 4:00pm and 8:00am except in instances when the employee is absent from work on any eligible leave; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff further recommends adding holiday pay at a rate of 1 ½ for actual hours worked on day of Christmas, Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s day; 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, the Montgomery County Legislature approves shift differential and holiday pay as outlined; and

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 as well as shift differential and holiday pay will take effect on  February 1, 2024.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 25 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature passed resolution no. 273 of 2023 adding an additional part time Public Defender for Family Court cases; and

WHEREAS, the approval of resolution no. 273 in 2023 was passed after the adoption of the 2024 Operating Budget.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 26 of 2024 DATED: January 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, resolution no. 272 of 2023 reclassified the position of Senior Network Administrator to Principal Network System Administrator; and

WHEREAS, the position of Principal Network System Administrator will have a base salary for 2024 of $82,525; and

WHEREAS, the approval of resolution no. 272 in 2023 was passed after the adoption of the 2024 Operating Budget.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (1/23/2024)

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