I. Call to Order II. Roll Call of Members III. Salute to the Flag IV. Moment of Silence V. Public Comment and Presentation B. Presentations
VI. Communications VII. Approval of Minutes
VIII. Acceptance of Budgetary Transfers
IX. Acceptance of Procurement Record X. Old Business XI. New Business A. Resolutions XII. Adjournment |
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
209 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY BIKE TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECT-NYS DORMITORY AUTHORITY STATE OF NEW YORK (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING) | Headwell, Jr./Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
210 | RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATURE AS LEAD AGENCY IN SEQR DETERMINATION FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING) | Wilson/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
211 | RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN A SEQR DETERMINATION FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING) | Duchessi/Headwell, Jr. | Move to Full Legislature |
212 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN FIRST AMENDMENT TO 2017 AGREEMENT WITH THE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Pepe/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
213 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH ____________ FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SHERIFF GARAGE AND STORAGE FACILITY | Pepe/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
214 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET. MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS- BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, EQUIPMENT, ANNEX BUILDING BOILER AND ROOF | Pepe/Headwell, Jr. | Move to Full Legislature |
215 | RESOLUTION CHANGING THE GRADE OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE POSITION TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 6 OF THE NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW (PUBLIC HEALTH) | Wilson/Isabel | Move to Full Legislature |
216 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (MENTAL HEALTH) | Pepe/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
217 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - STATE AID FUNDING (MENTAL HEALTH) | Sweet/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
218 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET TO REALIZE REVENUES FROM EQUIPMENT SALE (SHERIFF) | Purtell/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
219 | RESOLUTON AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - E911 (SHERIFF) | Wilson/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
220 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - JAIL (SHERIFF) | Pepe/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
221 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FOR PROJECT LIFESAVER (SHERIFF) | Wilson/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
222 | RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Kelly/Dimond | Move to Full Legislature |
223 | RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF COOK V. MONTGOMERY COUNTY ET. AL. AND SAMUELS V. MONTGOMERY COUNTY ET. AL. (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Pepe/Headwell, Jr. | Did Not Go Through Committee |
RESOLUTION NO. 209 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY BIKE TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECT-NYS DORMITORY AUTHORITY STATE OF NEW YORK (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County submitted an application through the 2015 CFA process for the Montgomery County Bike Trail Restoration project; and
WHEREAS, the project requested funding in order to pave the unpaved sections of the Canalway Trail; and
WHEREAS, Senator Amedore was able to secure funding in the amount of $225,000 through the NYS Dormitory Authority State of New York;
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development & Planning and the Department of Public Works are hereby authorized to administer said application on behalf of Montgomery County; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, upon review and approval of the provided contract with NYS Dormitory Authority State of New York by the County Attorney, the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign said contract, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: |
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A-24-3-3889 |
Other Culture & Recreation |
$225,000.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-24-4-7180-00-.4572 |
Recreation Trails |
$225,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution Amends the 2017 operating budget in order to account for anticipated revenues and expenditures in 2017 for the Montgomery County Bike Trail Restoration Prject grant through the NYS Dormitory Authority.
II. Justification:
Resolution is necessary to undertake project and recieve and expend revenues associated with grant award.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Revenues received from the grant offset appropriations.
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RESOLUTION NO. 210 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATURE AS LEAD AGENCY IN SEQR DETERMINATION FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County is the local sponsor and administrator for the NYS OPRHP Snowmobile Trails Grant-In-Aid Program; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Florida Snowmobile Club created a new trail C7F, which is approximately 3.46 miles long; updating trail C7P which is approximately 15.3 miles long; and updating trail C7B which is approximately 11.27 miles long, which is subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations founds in 6 NYCRR, Part 617; and
WHEREAS, the Frontier Sno Riders Snowmobile Club is updating trail C7F which is approximately 0.43 miles; updating C7B, Class B, which is approximately 12.74 miles; and updating C7B, Class A, which is approximately 3.04 miles, which is subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations founds in 6 NYCRR, Part 617; and
WHEREAS, there are no other involved agencies.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby declares itself lead agency in carrying out the environmental review under SEQR; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature herby authorizes and directs the County Executive, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents related to this process.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
To establish the Montgomery County Legislature as the Lead Agency in relation to trail changes associated with the NYS Snowmobile Trails Grant-In-Aid Program.
II. Justification:
Physical trail changes are subject to SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review Act)
III. Legislative Impact:
None
IV. Financial Impact:
None
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RESOLUTION NO. 211 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN A SEQR DETERMINATION FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County is the local sponsor and administrator for the NYS OPRHP Snowmobile Trails Grant-In-Aid Program; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Florida Snowmobile Club created a new trail C7F, which is approximately 3.46 miles long; updating trail C7P which is approximately 15.3 miles long; and updating trail C7B which is approximately 11.27 miles long, which is subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations founds in 6 NYCRR, Part 617; and
WHEREAS, the Frontier Sno Riders Snowmobile Club is updating trail C7F which is approximately 0.43 miles; updating C7B, Class B, which is approximately 12.74 miles; and updating C7B, Class A, which is approximately 3.04 miles, which is subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations founds in 6 NYCRR, Part 617; and
WHEREAS, the County Legislature has designated in itself as lead agency; and
WHEREAS, the County Legislature has reviewed all the pertinent information with regard to SEQR, including Part I of the Short EAF; and
WHEREAS, the County Legislature is completing Part II of the Short EAF as lead agency for the project pursuant to regulations found in 6 NYCRR, Part 617 determined that the project will not have a significant effect upon the environment.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature will issues a negative declaration, authorizing the Chairman of the Legislature, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, to sign the Short EAF indicating this project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution establishes a negative declaration as it relates to acting as the Lead Agency in relation to trail changes associated with the NYS Snowmobile Trails Grant-In-Aid Program.
II. Justification:
Physical trail changes are subject to SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review Act)
III. Legislative Impact:
None
IV. Financial Impact:
None
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RESOLUTION NO. 212 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN FIRST AMENDMENT TO 2017 AGREEMENT WITH THE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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WHEREAS, Resolution 257 of 2016 of authorized the Montgomery County Executive to execute an Agreement with the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District for services from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Soil and Water District would like to increase the scope of services to include trail maintenance at the Burbine Forest in the Town of Charleston including clearing brush, mowing, and general upkeep to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works at no additional cost to the County; and
WHEREAS, the Soil and Water District also wishes to expand the scope of work to include, at no additional cost to the County, submitting plans to the Montgomery County Legislatur to:
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, to execute the first Amendment to the 2017 Agreement with the Soil and Water Conservation District to increase the scope of services at no additional cost to the County to include trail maintenance at the Burbine Forest in the Town of Charleston including clearing brush, mowing, and general upkeep to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, and submitting plans to the Montgomery County Legislature to:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that all plans must be approved by the Montgomery County Legislature before the commencement of any work.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN FIRST AMENDMENT TO 2017 AGREEMENT WITH THE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
II. Justification:
The Soil and Water District would like to increase the Scope of Work they perform under the 2017 Contract at no additional cost to the County.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to execute contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
The Amendment will be at no additional cost to the County. No future impact on fund balance is anticipated.
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RESOLUTION NO. 213 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH ____________ FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SHERIFF GARAGE AND STORAGE FACILITY
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WHEREAS, Resolution # 142 of 2017 authorized the issuance of $1,340,000.00 serial bonds, the potential reimbursement of up to fifty percent (50%) of said amount from a New York State grant, to finance the cost and related expenses for the construction of an emergency management and sheriff garage and storage facility within the County, and
WHEREAS, Resolution # 147 of 2017 accepted the grant funding award for the County’s public safety emergency services facility project in the amount of $671,575 from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; and
WHEREAS, the county solicited RFP #06-17 and responses were received; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County public safety facility garage steering committee has reviewed all bids and recommends that contracts be awarded to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder being:
___________________________ for the Engineering Services Contract at a cost not to exceed _____________________
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizing an awarding contract to:
___________________________ for the Engineering Services Contract at a cost not to exceed _____________________
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon the review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign the aforementioned contract.
MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Sweet, to modify the TITLE as follows:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH DELTA FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/SHERIFF GARAGE AND STORAGE FACILITY
and to modify the fourth WHEREAS clause as follows:
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County public safety facility garage steering committee has reviewed all bids and recommends that contracts be awarded to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder being:
Delta for the Engineering Services Contract at a cost not to exceed $120,000.
and to modify the RESOLVED clause as follows:
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizing an awarding contract to:
Delta for the Engineering Services Contract at a cost not to exceed $120,000.
passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent.(9/26/2017)
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes the County Executive to sign a contract for Engineering services for the design and construction administration services for the Public Safety Facility Garage project.
II. Justification:
Professional engineering services are necessary for this project.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Section 3.02(g), the County Executive can make, sign and implement all contracts on behalf of the County within the authorized appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Resolution #142 of 2017 authorized the issuance of $1,340,000 in serial bonds for this project with a reimbursement of fifty percent from a New York State Grant.
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RESOLUTION NO. 214 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET. MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS- BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, EQUIPMENT, ANNEX BUILDING BOILER AND ROOF
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WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works is requesting a transfer of funds for equipment replacement, new boiler for Annex Building, and
WHEREAS, the heating system which services the Annex Building cracked and was deemed unrepairable at the end of the 2016-17 heating season, and
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to replace heating equipment prior to the 2017-18 heating season, and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works has solicited bids for said project and has selected the lowest, most responsible bidder for the project, at a cost not to exceed $73,250.00, and
WHEREAS, the roof on the Annex Building is also in need of immediate repair, as their are several leaks on the main roof of the building- (barrel roof), and
WHEREAS, a condition assessment was completed on the Annex roof and determined that the cost to repair will not exceed $32,589.00, and
WHEREAS, their is an urgent need to complete repairs prior to Winter 2018.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE: | ||
A599 | Appropriated Fund Balance | $105,839.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-12-4-1620-00-.4421 | Property Rent, Lease, Repair | $105,839.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
Legislation is required to amend the 2017 Operating Budget for building repairs.
II. Justification:
New boiler and roof repairs are needed at the Montgomery County Annex Building, and projects are urgent.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter, the County Legislators have the authority to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Impact to Fund Balance is $105,839.00.
The Department of Public Works is performing certain portions of the work to help reduce cost by approximately $40,000.00.
No future impact for fund balance forseen for this project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 215 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION CHANGING THE GRADE OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE POSITION TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 6 OF THE NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, Article 6 of New York State Public Health Law, requires a staff person holding a Bachelor's of Nursing to cover the position of Director of Patient Services in order to be in compliance with the Law.
WHEREAS the Law provides the authority for the local government unit to provide and implement the local services plan for public health,
WHEREAS, in consulting with Personnel Officer it has been determined that the responsiblity of a Patient Services Director can be included within the duties of a Community Health Nurse;
WHEREAS, the current position of Community Health Nurse is allocated to CSEA Grade M;
WHEREAS, it is recommended by the Personnel Officer that the postion be reallocated appropriately to Grade O with a base salary of 51,278 to compensate the added responsibilty;
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby reallocates the positon from a Grade M to a Grade O; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM: | ||
A-17-4-4310-00-.1110 (302) | Director of Community Services | $5,000.00 |
TRANSFER TO: | ||
A-16-4-4010-00-.1110 (356) | Community Health Nurse | $5,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
NY STATE Article 6, Public Health Law, mandates that Public Health must have a Patient Services Director incorported within the department.
II. Justification:
As per NY STATE Article 6, Public Health Law, a member of the Nursing Staff of Public Health must hold the responsibilites of Patient Services Director in order to provide mandated treatment to underserved populations of the Coutny.
III. Legislative Impact:
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.04 (B) OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHARTER THE LEGISLATURE HAS THE POWER TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS.
IV. Financial Impact:
Funds will be used from the County Mental Hygiene Department line item for Diector of Mental Health in order to not have to use the fund balance.
$5,500 wil be transfered from the Mental Hygiene Directors budget to cover the increased cost of the required position
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RESOLUTION NO. 216 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (MENTAL HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, Section 41.05 of the Mental Hygiene Laws of the State of New York requires that each local government establish a local government unit to plan for and administer mental health, mental retardation, alcoholism and substance abuse services; and
WHEREAS, Section 41.13(2)6. provides the authority for the local government unit to enter into contracts with local services providers to implement the local services plan for mental health, mental retardation, alcoholism and substance abuse services; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has determined that funds paid to the alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council of Hamilton, Fulton and Montgomery Counties (DBA HFM Prevention Council) for the provision of alcoholism and substance abuse prevention services previously passed through the County of Fulton should now be passed through the County of Montgomery for the provision of said services in the school districts of Montgomery County.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-17-3-3472 | Special Health Program Oasis | $150,000 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-17-4-4320-00-.4555 | Drug Abuse Prevention | $150,000 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
Funds are pass through dollars from NY State OASAS to assist with the Opiate Crisis for Peer Engagement Specialist positions
II. Justification:
General Funds are not used for this program. Director of Mental Health can provided State Aid award letter at request of Legislature or Counyy Executive
III. Legislative Impact:
No fund balance will be impacted as the funds are 100% state aid
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.04 (B) OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHARTER THE LEGISLATURE HAS THE POWER TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS.
IV. Financial Impact:
No impact to fund balance. Funds are 100% state aid
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RESOLUTION NO. 217 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - STATE AID FUNDING (MENTAL HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, Section 41.05 of the Mental Hygiene Laws of the State of New York requires that each local government establish a local government unit to plan for and administer mental health, mental retardation, alcoholism and substance abuse services; and
WHEREAS, Section 41.13(2)6. provides the authority for the local government unit to enter into contracts with local services providers to implement the local services plan for mental health, mental retardation, alcoholism and substance abuse services; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health has determined that funds be paid to Montgomery County for the provision of mental health services for the provision of said services in the school districts of Montgomery County.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-3-17-3490 | Mental Health | $28,125.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-4-17-4320-00-.4565 | Community Support System | $28,125.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
New York State Office of Mental Health has released increased funding to agencies participating in Licenced programming. Funds will be used to increase mental health and substance abuse services as per New York State Mental Hygiene Law.
II. Justification:
Funds will be approved by Legislature in accordacne with Mental Hygiene Law as pass through dollars with $0 County dollars attached
III. Legislative Impact:
Legislature will uphold Mental Hygiene Law as per New York State in allowing increased funds to be used for school and community based programs
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.04 (B) OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHARTER THE LEGISLATURE HAS THE POWER TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS.
IV. Financial Impact:
No funds will be used from the Fund Balance as all monies are 100% State Dollars given to the County as pass through funding.
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RESOLUTION NO. 218 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET TO REALIZE REVENUES FROM EQUIPMENT SALE (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, it is proven that the recording of incidents handled by law enforcement members can lead not only to enhanced understanding by those not at the scene of what occurred, but also tends to protect from litigation; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office endeavors to stay current with law enforcement methods and technologies; and
WHEREAS, the use of Body Cameras would help facilitate the aforementioned and the County will realize $2,824 from Sale of Equipment and $719.00 from Forfieture; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office intends to purchase $3,260.00 of Body Camera equipment.
RESOLVED that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-2665-00 | Sale of Equipment | $2,824.00 |
A-15-3-2626-00 | Forfietures | $719.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3110-00-.2250 | Technical Equipment | $3,543.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
To transfer funding to facilitate the purchases of Deputy's Body Cameras and associated equipment.
II. Justification:
To enhance law enforement capabilities within the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office by issuance of cameras designed to record incidents and evolutions as they unfold.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Montgomery County Charter Article 2, the Legislature has the authority to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
It is requested to move $2,824.00 from the Sale Of Equipment line and $719.00 from Forfeitures to purchase the aforementioned equipment.
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RESOLUTION NO. 219 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTON AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - E911 (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer funds to cover the cost of overtime pay for E911 staff due to turn over in staff and the inabilty to hire staff.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM: | ||
A-15-4-3020-14-.1110 (110) | Dispatcher | $3,000.00 |
A-15-4-3020-14-.1110 (682) | Dispatcher | $9,700.00 |
A-15-4-3020-14-.1110 (707) | Dispatcher | $6,000.00 |
A-15-4-3020-14-.1113 (740) | Shift Differential (PT) | $4,000.00 |
A-15-4-3020-14-.1120 (932) | Dispatcher (PT) | $10,000.00 |
A-15-4-3150-14-.1110 (69) | Corrections Officer | $26,000.00 |
TRANSFER TO: | ||
A-15-4-3020-14-.1111 (728) | Overtime Pay | $58,700.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
Transfer funds to meet overtime payroll till the end of 2017 E911 budget year.
II. Justification:
Required to have funding in overtime line to meet payroll.
III. Legislative Impact:
It is required by the legislators to approve the transfer of funds from one account / budget to another.
IV. Financial Impact:
No impact, transfer of current budgeted funds.
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RESOLUTION NO. 220 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - JAIL (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer funds to cover the cost of overtime pay in the jail due to the constance turn over of staff in the jail, constance watches and officers out of work.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM: | ||
A-15-4-3150-00-.1110 (64) | Corrections Officer | $6,000.00 |
A-15-4-3150-00-.1110 (338) | Account Clerk Typist | $23,000.00 |
A-15-4-3150-00-.1110 (1419) | Corrections Lt. | $30,000.00 |
A-15-4-3150-00-.1120 (305) | Cook PT | $10,000.00 |
A-15-4-3150-00-.1120 (323) | Correction Officer (PT) | $50,000.00 |
A-15-4-3150-00-.1120 (1342) | Nurse (RN) | $10,000.00 |
TRANSFER TO: | ||
A-15-4-3150-00-.1111 (1214) | Overtime Pay | $129,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
Transfer of funds.
II. Justification:
It is required to have the funds in the overtime line to meet payroll.
III. Legislative Impact:
County legislators are required to approve the transfer of funds from one account to another.
IV. Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact due to the funds are currently in the 2017 budget.
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RESOLUTION NO. 221 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FOR PROJECT LIFESAVER (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office participates in Operation Lifesaver, a program designed to aid local families in locating lost individuals of a particularly vulnerable population such as children and adults with Dementia or Alzheimers: and
WHEREAS, the radio transmitters donated to NYS DCJS for this program are distributed by certain members of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office: and
WHEREAS, those radio transmtters require replacement batteries and bands which are purchased by the familes of the vulnerable population annually: and
WHEREAS, to facilitate this program, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office recieves monies from private citizens enrolled in the program: and
WHEREAS, those funds are received and deposited they must be realized and distributed.
RESOLVED, that the Legislature authorize the County Treasurer to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASED REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-2705-00 | Gifts and Donations | $40.00 |
INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3110-00-.4449 | Special Supplied & Materials | $40.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
To Transfer funding to facilitate the purchase of battery and band pack.
II. Justification:
To continue to participate in the valuable Program Lifesaver.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to the Montgomery County Charter Article 2, the Legislature has the authority to make appropriations
IV. Financial Impact:
It is requested to move $30.92 from the Gifts and Donations account to purchase the aforementioned batteries and bands for Project Lifesaver.
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RESOLUTION NO. 222 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 13.2 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the audit committee, 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 Audit Committee has audited claims for the period of August 23, 2017 through September 26, 2017 and 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 Audit Committee, the claims are audited and attached hereto, are hereby approved for payment by the Montgomery County Legislature.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent. (9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS
II. Justification:
Pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 13.2 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the audit committee, 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.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 13.2 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the audit committeee claims as audited are approved and presented to the Board for approval of payment.
IV. Financial Impact:
No impact to the fund balance
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RESOLUTION NO. 223 of 2017 DATED: September 26, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF COOK V. MONTGOMERY COUNTY ET. AL. AND SAMUELS V. MONTGOMERY COUNTY ET. AL. (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
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WHEREAS, Cook v. Montgomery County and Samuels v. Montgomery County are outstanding lawsuits against Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, settlements has been proposed to finalize these matters; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature is desireous of entering into the proposed settlements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive to enter into the settlements of Cook v. Montgomery County et al and Samuels v. Montgomery County et al ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE: | ||
A 599 | Appropriated Fund Balance | $89,977.50 |
A-01-4-1930-00.4433 | Judgments & Claims – Court Related Exp. | $89,977.50 |
MOTION TO DIVIDE THE QUESTION by Legislator Duchessi, seconded by Legislator Dimond, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent.(9/26/2017)
(Clerks Note: Upon discussion, Resolution was divided into part A for the Cook Settlement and part B for the Samuels settlement)
DIVIDED VOTE, on Resolution 223 Part A:
RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF COOK V. MONTGOMERY COUNTY ET. AL.
WHEREAS, Cook v. Montgomery County is an outstanding lawsuit against Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, a settlement has been proposed to finalize this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature is desireous of entering into the proposed settlement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive to enter into the settlement of Cook v. Montgomery County et al; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE: | ||
A 599 | Appropriated Fund Balance | $50,000.00 |
A-01-4-1930-00.4433 | Judgments & Claims – Court Related Exp. | $50,000.00 |
by Legislator Duchessi, seconded by Legislator Wilson, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent.(9/26/2017)
DIVIDED VOTE, on Resolution 223 Part B:
RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF SAMUELS V. MONTGOMERY COUNTY ET. AL.
WHEREAS, Samuels v. Montgomery County is an outstanding lawsuit against Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, a settlement has been proposed to finalize this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature is desireous of entering into the proposed settlement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive to enter into the settlement of Samuels v. Montgomery County et al; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2017 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE: | ||
A 599 | Appropriated Fund Balance | $39,775.50 |
A-01-4-1930-00.4433 | Judgments & Claims – Court Related Exp. | $39,775.50 |
by Legislator Headwell, Jr., seconded by Legislator Pepe, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly was absent.(9/26/2017)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution approving settlements for Cook v. Montgomey County and Samuels v. Montgomery County
II. Justification:
Settlements have been proposed in both matters.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to make appropriations and pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has the power to enter into contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
$89,977.50 out of fund balance
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