TO: | Public Safety Committee |
Chad J. Majewski, Chair, Legislator, District 6 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Herbert T. Allen, Legislator, District 3 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7 Maria Kowalczyk, Legislator, District 8 Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9 | |
FROM: | Patricia J. Beck, Clerk of the Legislature |
CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer |
DATE: | 5/8/2024 |
RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chair Chad Majewski has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:08 PM on Tuesday, April 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 THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (COUNTY ATTORNEY)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - 2023 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF)
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - 2023 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT(PSAP) GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
6. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET WITH E-911 RESERVE FUNDS (SHERIFF)
7. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF LAW SCHOOL INTERN AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
8. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - ESTABLISHING POSITION OF CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - PART TIME (SHERIFF)
9. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - K9 (SHERIFF)
10. OTHER
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
131 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (COUNTY ATTORNEY) | Purtell/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
132 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - 2023 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF) | Kowalczyk/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
133 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF) | Headwell, Jr./Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
134 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - 2023 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT(PSAP) GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF) | Wilson/Kowalczyk | Move to Full Legislature |
135 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET WITH E-911 RESERVE FUNDS (SHERIFF) | Purtell/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
136 | RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF LAW SCHOOL INTERN(S) AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (DISTRICT ATTORNEY) | Pepe/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
137 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - ESTABLISHING POSITION OF CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - PART TIME (SHERIFF) | Headwell, Jr./Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
138 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - K9 (SHERIFF) | Kowalczyk/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 131 of 2024 DATED: April 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (COUNTY ATTORNEY)
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WHEREAS, there has been a necessity for additional legal services at the Department of Social Services; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to engage the services of the Department of Law through cooperative agreements; and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial for both Departments to enter into these cooperative agreements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Executive, the Montgomery County Commissioner of Health and Human Services and the Montgomery County Attorney to execute Cooperative Agreements for the provision of legal services to the Department of Social Services from January 1, 2024- December 31, 2024.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (4/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
II. Justification:
There has been a necessity for additional legal services at the Department of Social Services and it is necessary to engage the services of the Department of Law through cooperative agreements.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
Should result in a partial reimbursement of the County Attorney and Assistant County Attorneys' salaries.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 132 of 2024 DATED: April 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - 2023 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been awarded a grant totaling $407,620 from the 2023 SICG Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the funding has been approved by the State to make improvements pertaining to our Emergency Communications System. This includes Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, DPW and our Schools.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to sign necessary paperwork to accept the grant totaling $407,620.00 from the 2023 SICG Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant Program; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-3389.02 | Pub Safety Com Sys | $407,620.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3020-01-.2250 | Technical Equipment | $367,620.00 |
A-15-4-3020-01-.2260 | Other Equipment | $40,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (4/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - 2023 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM
II. Justification:
The 2023 SICG Grant will support the purchase of Radio and Essential Equipment for mobile equipment and Radio Towers.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to section 2.04 (b) of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact for this resolution request as this grant is a zero match, however it does allow us to purchase necessary equipment at this time without the use of any county funds!
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 133 of 2024 DATED: April 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has recommended training a new DARE Instructor Deputy to assist our current Deputy with the trainings and;
WHEREAS, gifts and donations have been made to the Sheriff’s Office to completely cover the cost of this DARE training.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-2705 | Gifts and Donations | $1,005.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3110-00.4446 | Food | $295.00 |
A-15-4-3110-00.4455 | Trainig | $600.00 |
A-15-4-3110-00.4470 | Travel | 110.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (4/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - GIFTS AND DONATIONS (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
We currently provide DARE Education at the Fonda-Fultonville, Canajoharie, Fort Plain and OESJ School Districts and are in need of another Deputy to be trained to teach the Program.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
No financial impact, all of this money was donated to the Sheriff's Office
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 134 of 2024 DATED: April 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - 2023 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT(PSAP) GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been awarded a grant totaling $178,052 from the 2023 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the funding has been approved by the State to use for any beneficial reason pertaining to the 911 Dispatch Center operated by the Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, the items and software being purchased will be used to directly benefit the employees working within the 911 Dispatch Center and our constituents living in, traveling through or visiting Montgomery County.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is authorized and directed to sign the 2023 PSAP Grant in an amount totaling $178,052.00; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-3389.14.01 | State Aid Other Public Safety | $178,052.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3020-01-.4425 | Maintenance Agreement | $142,404.00 |
A-15-4-3020-01-.4449 | Special Supplies | $4,698.00 |
A-15-4-3020-01-.4455 | Training | $2,900.00 |
A-15-4-3020-01-.4459 | Computer Software | $28,050.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (4/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - 2023 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT(PSAP) GRANT PROGRAM (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
This PSAP grant will allow us to upgrade equipment and software to work with the new CAD system purchased from Tyler Technologies. This is another step towards utilizing the new software.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact for this resolution request, except it allows us to purchase important items for the 911 Dispatch Center without using county funds.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 135 of 2024 DATED: April 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET WITH E-911 RESERVE FUNDS (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, E-911 Reserve Funds are created from 911 surcharges and set aside specifically to handle anything 911 related; and
WHEREAS, said E-911 Funds are requested to be used to purchase EMS Equipment to up fit the new Ambulance and assist constituents when they dial 911 for an emergency.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A511 | Appropriated Reserve-E-911 | $83,971.28 |
INCREASE EXPENDITURES: | ||
A-15-4-3020-14-2250 | Technical Equipment | $83,971.28 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (4/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET WITH E-911 RESERVE FUNDS
II. Justification:
The new Ambulance is supposed to arrive at the end of April and we want to be able to up fit this Ambulance with the necessary equipment that will allow us to have two ambulances to respond to emergencies
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
The only financial impact is the decrease in the E-911 reserve fund, the benefit is this is exactly what the money is there for.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 136 of 2024 DATED: April 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF LAW SCHOOL INTERN(S) AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office has an opportunity to educate college students and involve them in local government through the provision of select internships; and
WHEREAS, interns benefit Montgomery County by performing tasks and offering assistance to Montgomery County employees; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County District Attorney respectfully requests the creation of a part-time intern to work on a temporary basis beginning on or about May 28, 2024 for 10 weeks at a rate of pay of $20.00 hr grade Q in the Non-Bargaining unit and not to exceed $5,000.00 each; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby establishes the position of one Intern PT for the District Attorney to work on a temporary basis beginning on or about May 28, 2024 for 10 weeks at a rate of pay of $20.00 hr grade Q in the Non-Bargaining unit not to exceed $5,000.00; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby establishes the position of one Intern PT for the District Attorney to work on a temporary basis beginning on or about May 28, 2024 for 10 weeks at a rate of pay of $20.00 hr grade Q in the Non-Bargaining unit not to exceed $5,000.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM:
A-25-4-1165-00-.1100 (133) | Assistaqnt Distric Attorney | $10,000.00 |
TRANSFER TO:
A-25-4-1165-00-.1100 (new) | Law School Intern | $10,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (4/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING INTERN POSITIONS AND AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET
II. Justification:
TO EDUCATE YOUTH ABOUT MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ASSISTING COUNTY PERSONNEL WITH PROJECTS.
III. Legislative Impact:
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2 OF THE CHARTER, THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATURE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND MAKE APPROPRIATIONS.
IV. Financial Impact:
Contingency funds will be used for this position.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 137 of 2024 DATED: April 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - ESTABLISHING POSITION OF CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - PART TIME (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff hereby requests to add the title of Critical Care Technician utilizing the funds from the already established PT bulk line 628; and
WHEREAS, the Critical Care Technician will enable better operations for the County Ambulance and assist with its' Advanced Life Support Service; and
WHEREAS, the position of Critical Care Technician PT will have an hourly rate of $25.00 for 2024 and will be paid from line 628; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and creates the position of Critical Care Technician PT hourly rate of $25.00.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (4/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - ESTABLISHING POSITION OF CRITICAL CARE TECHNICIAN - PART TIME
II. Justification:
After review, a Critical Care Technician would bridge the gap between EMT and Paramedic
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to amend the operating budget and establish positions of employment.
IV. Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact and no funds need to be moved as line 628 a bulk part time line already exist.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 138 of 2024 DATED: April 23, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - K9 (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has accepted donations for the K-9 program which will help with the purchase of a new K-9 ; and
WHEREAS, gifts and donations have been made to the Sheriff’s Office to completely cover the cost of said K-9.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-2705 | Gifts and Donations | $11,000.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3110-00.4587 | K-9 & K-9 Supplies | $11,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Majewski was absent. (4/23/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - K9 (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
The Sheriff's Office has received cash donations towards the purchase of a new K-9 and equipment needed for said K-9.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
No financial impact, all of this money was donated to the K-9 program.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |