Chairman Brian D. Sweet has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068. 

Members of the public may also listen to the meeting by calling 1-571-317-3122, Access Code  138-674-293. Minutes of the meeting will be transcribed and later posted on the Montgomery County website at www.co.montgomery.ny.us.

  Items on the agenda, at this time, are as follows:

1. DISCUSSION

     A. Privilege of Committee Chair, Committee Members & Legislators to discuss items of interest, etc., regarding departments governed by this Committee 

2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER POSITIONS (SHERIFF)

3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HAGAMAN FD FOR THE USE OF A SUB-STATION (SHERIFF)

4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)

5. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)

6. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2020 OPERATING BUDGET - MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)

7. OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 176 of 2020 DATED: October 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Fonda-Fultonville School District and Enlarged Amsterdam School District wish to enter into a contract with Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Sheriff for a School Resource Officer (SRO) during the 2020-2021 school year; and

WHEREAS, the Fonda Fultonville School District wishes to cover the cost of the SRO's salary and fringe benefits for a total of 181 instructional days during the school year of 2020-2021 totaling $52,142.48 or a per diem of $288.08 a day; and

WHEREAS, the Enlarged Amsterdam School District wishes to cover the cost of the SRO's salary and fringe benefits for a total of 167 instructional days during the school year of 2020-2021 totaling $59,532.16 or a per diem of $44.56 per hour.

RESOLVED, upon the review and approval of the contract by the County Attorney, the County Executive and Sheriff are authorized to sign a contract with the Fonda Fultonville School District  for a total of 180 instructional days during the school year of 2020-2021 totaling $52,142.48 a per diem of $288.08 a day; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, upon the review and approval of the contract by the County Attorney, the County Executive and Sheriff are authorized to sign a contract with the Enlarged Amsterdam School District for a total of 167 instructional days during the school year of 2020-2021 totaling $59,532.16 or a per diem of $44.56 per hour.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/27/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 177 of 2020 DATED: October 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Hagaman FD has offered the use of space, without cost, in the FD building for a Sheriff's Sub-station for years; and

WHEREAS, the Hagaman FD would now appreciate us entering into an agreement to lease the space to the Sheirff's Office for $100 a month to continue each month until such a time as the Sheriff vacates the space; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff sees a need for the use of the Sub-Station for the efficiency of the Office.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby approves and authorizes the County Executive, upon the review and approval of the County Attorney, to sign an Agreement with the Hagaman FD to lease space at the Hagaman FD for a Sheriff's sub-station at an amount of $100 a month for a five year term, with the option for a five year renewal.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/27/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 178 of 2020 DATED: October 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office has already received more revenue in the Jail than was budgeted for 2020, and we anticipate to continue recieving revenue throughout the year which will far outweigh the expenditures listed in this resolution; and

WHEREAS, there are kitchen equipment items that need replacement; and

WHEREAS, the equipment will be used for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office/Jail to benefit daily operations; and

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/27/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 179 of 2020 DATED: October 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has a need to purchase some holsters for staff; and 

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

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/27/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 180 of 2020 DATED: October 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office has already received more revenue in the Jail than was budgeted for 2020, and we anticipate to continue recieving revenue throughout the year which will far outweigh the expenditures listed in this resolution; and

WHEREAS,  current projections for inmate boarding at the jail through the end of the year total $950,000 with $635,000 received through early October; and

WHEREAS,  these revenues far exceed the budgeted inmate boarding revenue for 2020; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff proposes using some of these revenues to stay ahead of vehicle purchases without the need to charge for these vehicles in future budgets; and

WHEREAS, there are vehicles that are necessary for employees to do their jobs properly, and

WHEREAS, the vehicles will be used for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to benefit daily operations, officer safety and service to the community; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office is a partner with the community and surrounding law enforcement agencies, and being properly equipped is essential for all of us.

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/27/2020)

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RESOLUTION NO. 181 of 2020 DATED: October 27, 2020 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the current E-911 phone system is outdated and needs to be upgraded as the software/hardware will soon not be supported; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff along with Fulton County share the same system and both counties are in the process of this necessary upgrade;  and  

WHEREAS, the 2019 State Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG) has been obtained and awarded with zero match funds in Resolution 54 of 2020 paying for this entire upgrade in the amount of $242,277.99; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Executive is hereby authorized after review and approval by the County Attorney to sign the agreement with Frontier Communications for the E-911 phone upgrade.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/27/2020)

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