RESOLUTION NO. 8 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Health Department applied to the Health Research, Inc./New York State Department of Health for Community Cancer Prevention Projects award funds; and

WHEREAS, the Health Research, Inc./New York State Department of Health has awarded the Montgomery County Public Health Department funding in the amount of $1,000.00 based on the application to be used for advertising and educating the community on cancer prevention. 

RESOLVED,  that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (1/28/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 9 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Health Department applied to The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, a private, non-profit educational organization, for Rural Communities Opioid Response Program; and

WHEREAS, the Research Foundation for The State University of New York has awarded the Montgomery County Public Health Department funding in the amount of $24,999.00, based on the application to be used to reduce the morbidity and mortality of substance use disorder in New York’s rural communities to be awarded as $10,000 for year one, $8,333.00 for year two, and $6,666.00 for year three. 

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (1/28/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 10 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Enhanced Stepping Stones provides intensive prevention programs to reduce the need to place youth in detention or out-of-home placements; and

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Enhanced Stepping Stones reduces admissions thus reducing the County’s detention costs; and

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Enhanced Stepping Stones is an intensive home and community-based JD Diversion program maintaining youth safely at home and in the community while averting the need for out-of-home placement, detention services and re-arrests.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature, after review and approval by the County Attorney, herby authorizes and directs the County Executive to sign, and execute prospective contract documents entered into between the County and Berkshire Farm Center (Enhanced Stepping Stones) for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 not to exceed $94,000.00 without legislative approval.

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RESOLUTION NO. 11 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Stepping Stones provides intensive prevention programs to reduce the need to place youth in detention or out-of-home placements; and

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Stepping Stones reduces admissions thus reducing the County’s detention costs; and

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Stepping Stones reduces the number of Person In Need of Supervision (PINS) petitions being filed and placed.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature, after review and approval by the County Attorney, herby authorizes and directs the County Executive to sign, and execute prospective contract documents entered into between the County and Berkshire Farm Center (Stepping Stones) for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 not to exceed $181,869.00 without legislative approval.

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RESOLUTION NO. 12 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Homerun Program provides intensive year-round school and home-based prevention programs for elementary students (K-5) and the Turnabout Program provides the same program for Middle School students and their families, identified by school officials to need intensive, prevention services for any identifying reason; and

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth places a Family Specialist in the school and they become part of the school culture. The program provides family counseling and empowers families to get involved with school, community, and family; and

WHEREAS, since this program is in collaboration with local school districts, the Department of Social Services would also like to enter into contracts with participating school districts (Fonda – Fultonville, Canajoharie, Fort Plain and Oppenheim-Ephratah-St.Johnsville, (Homerun) and Amsterdam (Turnabout) in order to bill them for the local share of this contract, and, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign a contract with Berkshire Farm Center in the amount of $464,230.00, to be paid monthy at a rate of $38,685.83 for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020; and

FURTHER RESOLVED,  that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign contracts with Fonda – Fultonville, Canajoharie, Fort Plain and Oppenheim-Ephratah-St.Johnsville Central Districts for the Homerun program and the Greater Amsterdam School District for the Turnabout program in the amount of $35,281.48 for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, New York State reimburses Montgomery County 62% of the $464,230, which amounts to $287,822.30 for the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 for all school districts.

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RESOLUTION NO. 13 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Executive Director of Youth & Veterans' Services has recommended that Montgomery County continue to transport Fulton County veterans to and from the VA Medical Center in Albany, NY; and

WHEREAS, municipal corporations have the power to enter into agreements for the performance among themselves or one for the other of their respective functions, powers and duties on a cooperative or contract basis; and

WHEREAS, the proposed agreement would benefit both Montgomery County and Fulton County.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign a renewal agreement for the transportation of Fulton County veterans to and from the VA Medical Center in Albany, NY; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Agreement shall be for a one-year period beginning on January 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2020, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Agreement shall provide for transportation of Fulton County veterans, depending upon availability of space, at a charge of $30.00 each way.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (1/28/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 14 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Department of Public Works is in charge of all maintenance and repairs to County Highways; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Department of Public Works from time to time has the need to work, maintain, or detour traffic for the safety of motorists within the New York State Department of Transportation Right of Ways; and

WHEREAS, New York State Department of Transportation requires an Undertaking Agreement be on file for any municipality performing work within their right of way.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, upon reveiw and approval of the County Attorney, to the sign an Undertaking Agreement on behalf of the Montgomery County Department of Public Works.

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RESOLUTION NO. 15 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, funding for Burtonsville Road Spur Bridge Replacement P.I.N 2754.26("The Project") was funded for by resolution 128 of 2017; and

WHEREAS, the approval of Resolution 128 of 2017 accepted a Federal Aid and State "Marchiselli" Program Aid for project funding in the amount of $1,030,000.00, with an 80% Federal and 20% State, with no local share required; and

WHEREAS, the federal process for Engineering Procurement was approved by Resolution 182 of 2017, and design of structure is complete and approved by NYS Department of Transporation, and bid letting was approved also by NYS Department of Transportation; and

WHEREAS, bids were received for P.I.N. 2754.26 on January 9, 2020, opened and read aloud with the following contractors bidding in order from lowest most responsible responsive bidder to highest:

1.) Tioga Construction - $2,369,041.95

2.) Bette & Cring Construction - $2,510,561.00

3.) Winn Construction - $2,607,458.49

4.) WJ Keller & Son - $2,919,919.20

5.) J.H. Maloy Inc. - $3,075,000.00

6.) DA Collins Construction - $3,413,414.26

WHEREAS, Tioga Construction, 333 Gros Blvd, Herkimer, NY 13350, was the low bid at $2,369,041.95, which is within the budget of the project, and the project engineer has recommended the services of said firm. "Recommendation letter attached".

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, upon reveiw and approval of the County Attorney, to enter into an agreement with Tioga Construction for an amount not to exceed $2,369,041.95 for P.I.N. 2754.26.

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RESOLUTION NO. 16 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution 281 of 2013 states that the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 Board of Directors shall consist of seven (7) members comprised of the current legislators representing Legislative Districts No.1, No.2, and No.3, the Mayors of the Villages of Fort Plain, Nelliston, and Palatine Bridge and one (1) member at large to be appointed by the County Legislative Board, for a one year term; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Board of Directors recommends appointing George Capece Jr. as Member at Large for 2020.

RESOLVED, that George Capece Jr. hereby is appointed as the "at-large" member of the Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 for a one year term ending on December 31, 2020.

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RESOLUTION NO. 17 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 235 of 2019 the Montgomery County Legislature accepted a grant in the amount of $17,325 from the New York State Local Government Improvement Fund for a project scanning Montgomery County payroll records for import into the Laserfiche electronic content management system; and

WHEREAS, the grant funding approved in 2019 was not expended and needs to be carried over to the 2020 Operating Budget.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:

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RESOLUTION NO. 18 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County administers an Economic Development Program for the purpose of creating and retaining jobs in Montgomery County; and 

WHEREAS, the Montgomery Industrial Development Agency (MCIDA) has reviewed and recommended approval of a business loan application from Eisenadler Brauhaus, LLC; and 

WHEREAS, the said applicant has requested a loan for the purposes of purchasing equipment and for working capital for a new brewery located at 88 East Main St, Nelliston; and

WHEREAS, said applicant has agreed to create five (5) full time employee jobs over the next three (3) years in conjunction with receiving the loan.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign an agreement, and any other legal documents necessary to process an economic development loan, in a principal amount not to exceed $150,000 to Eisenadler Braushaus, LLC; and 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proceeds shall come from Montgomery County’s Program Income Account; and 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said loan shall be payable in not more than one hundred and twenty (120) equal monthly installments, with an interest of 5.00% (percent); and 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that, at the time of closing, attorney closing fee’s will be deducted from the loan proceeds.

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RESOLUTION NO. 19 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Article 25AA, Section 302 of the New York State Agricultural and Markets Law, as amended, provided for the establishment of an Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors established the Montgomery County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board in 1993; and

WHEREAS, the Board shall consist of eleven members, at least four of whom shall be active farmers, one shall represent agribusiness, and one may represent an organization dedicated to agricultural land preservation, all whom shall reside within Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Board also shall include the Chairperson of the County Soil and Water Conservation District's Board of Directors or an employee of the County Soil and Water Conservation District designated by the Chairperson, a member of the County legislative body, a County Cooperative Extension agent, the County Planning Director, and the County Director of Real Property Tax Services; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Board shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the County legislative body, who shall solicit nominations from farm membership organizations except for the chairperson of the county soil and water conservation district's board of directors or his or her designee, the county planning director and director of real property tax services who shall serve ex officio; and

WHEREAS, the term for the members shall be four years; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board currently consists of the following members:

WHEREAS, the term for the Montomery County Legislature has expired.

RESOLVED, that the following  is hereby appointed for the following terms as members of the Montgomery County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board:

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RESOLUTION NO. 20 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Article V, Section 3B of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Fulton and Montgomery Counties states that the Montgomery County Legislature shall appoint one Legislator to a one-year term to serve as a Director on the Association Board of Directors.

RESOLVED, that Martin Kelly is hereby appointed as a Director on the Association Board of Directors of the Cooperative Extension Association of Fulton and Montgomery Counties for a term beginning on January 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2020.

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RESOLUTION NO. 21 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6 of the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Law, when a County has been declared a Soil and Water Conservation District  a  Board  of  Directors  consisting  of five members shall be appointed by the Montgomery County Legislature; and

WHEREAS, this Board of Directors shall consist of two members of the Montgomery County Legislature  and  three  persons  not  members  of the Montgomery County Legislature, two of whom shall be practical farmers; and

WHEREAS, the two members from the Montgomery County Legislature shall be appointed annually and the remainder shall have a term of three years; and

WHEREAS, the current Board of Directors consists of:

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby confirms the appointment of Legislators Robert Headwell and Martin Kelly made by the County Executive to the Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation Board of Directors for a term of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (1/28/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 22 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Hudson Mohawk Resource Conservation and Development Council is an independent non profit group that provides local leadership required for development and carrying out a plan for the orderly development, improvement, conservation and wise use of the natural resources thereby improving the economic opportunities of the people within the Hudson Mohaw Resource Conservation and Development Area consisting of Albany, Columbia, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselear and Schenectady counties; and

WHEREAS, membership of the Hudson Mohawk Resource Conservation and Development Council shall consist of one representative from the County Legislature or Board of Supervisors of each of the six counties along with two representatives appointed by the Soil and Water Conservation District from each of the six counties with a member at large elected by a simple majority of the Council members present; and

WHEREAS, membership on the Hudson Mohawk Resource Conservation and Development Council shall continue until a replacement is appointed; and

WHEREAS, all members must be in attendance of four meetings a year and failure to do so will result in a letter to the appointing authority requesting another representative; and

WHEREAS, the County Executive has appointed Legislator Martin Kelly to be the representative on the Hudson Mohawk Resource Conservation and Development Council; and

WHEREAS, this appointment has undergone committee review.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby confirms the appointment of Legislator Martin Kelly made by the County Executive to the Hudson Mohawk Resource Conservation and Development Council for a term of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (1/28/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 23 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, there are unexpected Indigent Legal Services Grant funds available for carry-over in the 2019 Public Defender budget; and

WHEREAS, funds from said grant monies are needed to purchases supplies, office equipment, office furniture, computer software, mileage, legal reference manuals and attend conferences and trainings.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurere is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES

A-28-3-3025-01             Indigent Legal Services     $37,694.10

A-28-3-3025-03             Indigent Legal Services     $ 9,625.00

A-28-3-3025-04             Indigent Legal Services     $13,194.15

A-28-3-3025-05             Indigent Legal Services     $11,905.09

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS

A-28-4-1170-01-.2259   Computer Equipment        $      97.35

A-28-4-1170-01-.4431   Professional Services         $12,000.00

A-28-4-1170-01-.4433   Court Related Expenses     $  2,000.00

A-28-4-1170-01-.4459   Computer Software           $15,001.00

A-28-4-1170-01-.4470   Travel:Related Costs         $  8,595.75  

A-28-4-1170-03-.4459   Computer Software           $  9,625.00

A-28-4-1170-04-.4471   Mileage                             $13,194.15

A-28-4-1170-05-.2259   Computer Equipment         $      98.34

A-28-4-1170-05-.4407   Office Equipment              $  3,000.01

A-28-4-1170-05-.4408   Office Supplies                  $  1,122.56

A-28-4-1170-05-.4409   Office Furniture                $      30.88

A-28-4-1170-05-.4438   Legal Reference                $ 1,653.30

A-28-4-1170-05-.4470   Travel:Related Costs         $  6,000.00

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RESOLUTION NO. 24 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the District Attorney has received monies from forfetiure crime proceeds in the year 2019 to be used to purchase equipment for law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, said monies have been deposited with the Montgomery County Treasurer in 2019; and

WHEREAS, $4,667.12 was unable to be used during the 2019 fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, it is ncessary to add $4,667.12 to the 2020 Operating Budget;

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:

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RESOLUTION NO. 25 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Article 13-A, Section 261, of NYS Executive Law requires certain appointments to be made to the Montgomery County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; and

WHEREAS, additional members beyond the specified appointments within the Executive Law are encouraged by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services; and

WHEREAS, the representative of private organization operating within the county who has experience and involvement in alternatives to incarceration programs or pre-trial service programs, an ex-offender, and a crime victim shall be designated by the Montgomery County Executive; and

WHEREAS, it is recommended that the Council be updated by resolution annually to reflect the people who are currently in each designated position.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby confirms that the 2020 Council shall consist of the following:

(Additional Members)

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RESOLUTION NO. 26 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office applied for and received the FY2019 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant  to assist in emergency preparedness throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office has been notified by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that Montgomery County has been awarded $89,974.00, with no County match, to assist in emergency preparedness throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the acceptance of the FY2019 State Homeland Security Program (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 FY2019 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows: 

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RESOLUTION NO. 27 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office applied for and received the FY2019 State Emergency Performance Grant (EMPG) to assist with the payment of maintenance agreements within the emergency management office for things that assist first responders and the community throughout Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office has been notified by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that Montgomery County has been awarded $23,338.00, to assist in providing important services throughout Montgomery County; 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 FY2019 State Emergency Performance Grant (EMPG).

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows: 

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RESOLUTION NO. 28 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has recommended purchasing a bullet proof vest for its newest K-9; and 

WHEREAS, gifts and donations have been made to the Sheriff’s Office to completely cover the cost of acquiring said vest. 

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:

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RESOLUTION NO. 29 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, H.R.1629 and its U.S. Senate companion bill, also known as the "911 SAVES" Act, directs the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to reclassify public safety telecommunicators from "Office and Administrative Support Occupations" to the category of "Protective Service Occupations"; and

WHEREAS, the federal government's Standard Occupational Classification System (SOCS) sorts workers in occupational categories for statistical purposes, according to the nature of the work performed and, in some cases, on the skills, education, or training needed to perform the work; and

WHEREAS, America's 9-1-1 telecommunicators are currently incorrectly categorized in the SOCS as an "Office and Administrative Support Occupation", a category which includes secretaries, office clerks, and taxicab dispatchers; and

WHEREAS, classifying public safety telecommunicators as "Protective Service Occupations" alongside police, firefighters, security guards, lifeguards, and others whose job it is to protect our communities, would better reflect the work they perform, and align the SOCS with related classifications systems; now, therefore, 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby encourages all members of the New York Congressional delegation to support H.R. 1629, the Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services Act of 2019 (911 SAVES ACT), which would direct the White House Office of Management and Budget (0MB) to re-reclassify public safety telecommunicators as a "Protective Service Occupation".

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RESOLUTION NO. 30 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office applied for and received the FY2019 State Homeland Security Program (SLETPP) Grant  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 $29,991.00, 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 FY2019 State Homeland Security Program (SLETPP)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 FY2019 State Homeland Security Program (SLETPP) Grant.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows: 

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RESOLUTION NO. 31 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office has been awarded a Legislative Member grant from Assemblymen Santabarbara to assist with the enhancing and deployment of the Project Lifesaver program. This grant is for $10,000.00 with no match funds and is provided through Homeland Security.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:

 FURTHER RESOLVED, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office accepts a grant in the amount of $10,000.00 with no match funds and is provided through Homeland Security.

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RESOLUTION NO. 32 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been awarded a grant totaling $197,601.00 from the 2019 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 equipment being purchased will be used to directly to benefit the employees working within the 911 Dispatch Center and our constituents living in, traveling through or visiting Montgmery County.

RESOLVED, the County Executive is hereby authorized after review and approval of the County Attorney to sign contract with Frontier Communication for a period of 66 months at a cost of $1040 per month, not to exceed $68,640.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2020 Operating Budget as follows:

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RESOLUTION NO. 33 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Section 814(1) of the Judiciary Law provides for the appointment of a member of the Montgomery County Legislature to the Montgomery County Law Library Board of Trustees for a period of two years; and

RESOLVED, that John Duchessi hereby is appointed to serve on the Montgomery County Court Law Library Board for a term ending on December 31, 2021.

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RESOLUTION NO. 34 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Section 503a(1) of the Judiciary Law provides for the appointment of a member of the Montgomery County Legislature to the County Jury Board; and

WHEREAS, said appointment shall be designated by the Montgomery County Legislature.

RESOLVED, that Legislator, District 4, Robert Headwell, Jr., hereby is appointed to serve on the Montgomery County Jury Board for a one-year term ending on December 31, 2020.

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RESOLUTION NO. 35 of 2020 DATED: January 28, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 2.02 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the County Auditor, 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 County Auditor has audited claims for the period of December 18, 2020 through January 28, 2020; and the County Auditor 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 County Auditor, the claims are audited and attached hereto, are hereby approved for payment by the Montgomery County Legislature.

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