RESOLUTION NO. 107 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County is applying for funding for economic development purposes through the Office of Homes and Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Microenterprise Program, and

WHEREAS, the Office of Community Renewal provides grants to communities that wish to sponsor economic development activities that create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income persons. The goal of the program is to fund projects that result in high quality, full-time jobs that are well paying and provide benefits and training to low- and moderate-income persons, and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has prioritized economic development and job creation provisions which will result in a direct and positive impact to low and moderate income persons, and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been very successful in helping existing and start-up agriculture businesses with their 2018 NYS HCR Microenterprise grant; and

WHEREAS, they want to continue on the success of the previous available funding; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has supplied a request for funding for a Montgomery County Agriculture Microenterprise Round 3 program, under the terms set forth in the Office of Homes and Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant Program, and

WHEREAS, program requirements include the provision to hold a public hearing on the grant application, and LET IT BE

RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the Montgomery County Agriculture Microenterprise grant to be held at 6:55 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in the Chambers of the County Legislature, County Office Building, Fonda, New York, and

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign and submit all required application and subsequent reporting materials for funding under the Office of Homes and Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Microenterprise Program.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 108 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the nation is in the midst of a global pandemic cause by COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, vaccinations against COVID-19 are starting to be distributed and it is necessary to make them available to the residents of Montgomery County in an efficient manner; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to contract with an independent contractor to help administer these vaccines to the public. 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, after review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Calderwood to assist with the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations for a term of May 2021- July 2021 not to exceed $70,000.00.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 109 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Town of Canajoharie has been assigned by New York State as Vital Statistics Registration District 2851, and the Village of Canajoharie has been assigned by New York State as Vital Statistics Registration 2822; and 

WHEREAS, the Village Clerk has requested approval of the Village Board to formally consolidate the Town and Village into one primary registration district, namely the District of the Town of Canajoharie under Vital Records Registration District 2851; and 

WHEREAS, the formal consolidation of the Registration Districts would benefit the public by eliminating questions as to which district records should be filed and not result in the loss of services to either municipality;

WHEREAS, Montgomery County supports the consolidation of vital registration districts between the Town of Canajoharie and the Village of Canajoharie. 

RESOLVED, Montgomery County supports and approves the consolidation of the Town and Village Registrar functions under the Town's registration number (Vital Registration District 2851), pending necessary approvals of all other required entities, including the Village of Canajoharie, the Town of Canajoharie and New York State Department of Health; and

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature is authorized and directed to send certified copies of this resolution to the Village of Canajoharie, the Town of Canajoharie and the New York State Department of Health.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 110 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the 2021 Operating Budget designated funds for indigent veteran burials in the amount of $10,000; and

WHEREAS, on average, an indigent veteran burial costs $2,179 with the average number of burials being five per year; and

WHEREAS, the County Veterans’ Service Agency has processed five vouchers for indigent veteran burials thus far in 2021 nearly exhausting the funds in that line; and

WHEREAS, additional funds are needed to pay for indigent veteran burials through the remainder of 2021.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 111 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature accepted Drug Abuse Prevention Opioids (OD2A) Grant funds per Resolution 208 of 2018, and

WHEREAS, the 2020-21 OD2A Grant funds, for the period September 1, 2019– August 31, 2020, were appropriated in the 2020 Public Health budget, and 

WHEREAS, there are unexpended 2019-20 OD2A Grant funds available for carry-over to the 2021 Public Health budget, 

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 112 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature accepted Public Health Emergency Preparedness Funds (PHEP) Grant funds per Resolution 114 of 2016; and

WHEREAS, the 2020-21 PHEP Grant funds, for the period July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, were appropriated in the 2020 Public Health budget; and

WHEREAS, there are unexpended 2020-21 PHEP Grant funds available for carry-over to the 2021 Public Health budget. 

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 113 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Section 4410 of the Education Law of the State of New York requires municipalities to enter into contracts with service agencies, that are providers of 4410 3-5 preschool services; and

WHEREAS, a municipality must contract with providers who are approved by the State Education Department no later than 40 days from the receipt of a written notice from the State Commissioner of Education; and

WHEREAS, the Education Department has developed a suitable contract format for use of the Montgomery County Public Health Department; and
           
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislaure hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney,  to sign and execute any and all prospective contract documents for the period of July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024, entered into between the County and individuals or agencies providing services to County students enrolled in the Section 4410, 3-5 Preschool Program.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 114 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS; the Department has reviewed the workload in the Mental Health Department has deemed that an additional position is a necessary to perform the vital function for the department; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Mental Health has met with the Personnel Officer in regard to the needs and the title of Mental Health Education Coordinator is most appropriate; and

WHEREAS, the Mental Health Education Coordinator shall be established at a base salary of $44,592 which shall contractually increase on 7/1/2021 to $45,149 a Grade J, CSEA Bargaining Agreement.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby establishes the Mental Health Education Coordinator, with a base salary of $44,592 which shall contractually increase on 7/1/2021 to $45,149 in the CSEA Bargaining Agreement.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating budget as follows: 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 115 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services, is required to enter into agreements with New York State approved providers for services to the aging population within Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the services provided are at the cost of the client(s) and are only mandated agreements; and

RESOLVED, the facilities that are used in Montgomery County are as follows:

• Community Hospice in Amsterdam - Coordinate services for individuals to receive end of life care at home.
• Mountain Valley Hospice - Coordinate services for individuals to receive end of life care at home.
• Nathan Littauer PERS - Provide devices that allow the customer to access help in care of emergency.  This service is provided to individuals who are open to Medicaid and receive personal care aide (PCA) services or consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPCAP)
• Lifeline Systems - Provide devices that allow the customer to access help in care of emergency.  This service is provided to individuals who are open to Medicaid and receive personal care aide (PCA) services or consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPCAP)
• RAMA Associates LLC dba Home Helpers and Direct Link - Homecare agency that provides both Personal care and/or Consumer Directed Personal Care.  They provide the help to individuals so they can remain in their homes and maintain independence.
• Resource Center for Independent Living - Homecare agency that provides both Personal care and/or Consumer Directed Personal Care.  They provide the help to individuals so they can remain in their homes and maintain independence.
• The Sentinel of Amsterdam - Adult Home and Assisted Living Program that offers additional help for people with their activities of daily living.  For those individuals who need supervision or medicine management.
• Top Quality - Homecare agency that provides both Personal care and/or Consumer Directed Personal Care.  They provide the help to individuals so they can remain in their homes and maintain independence.
• Visiting Nurses - Homecare agency that provides both Personal care and/or Consumer Directed Personal Care.  They provide the help to individuals so they can remain in their homes and maintain independence.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature, after review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive to sign, and execute prospective contract documents for a term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, entered into between the County and approved agencies providing services to County aging population in need of Personal Care Services, Assisted Living, Hospice, and Personal Emergency Response Systems.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 116 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, there are currently four (4) open Motor Equipment Operator 1 positions in the Department of Public Works; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works has reviewed the workload of the department, and due to the insufficient amount of applications being received for MEO 1 positions, is requesting two (2) current MEO 1 positions be replaced with  two (2) Motor Equipment Operator 1 Trainee positions; and

WHEREAS, funding for the positions already exists in the 2021 Budget; and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has established the title of MEO 1 Trainee, a Non-Competitive title, and has allocated said title at a base salary of $32,731.00, Grade D in the CSEA Bargaining Unit; and

WHEREAS, the position will receive an increase to $33,140.00 in July, per the CSEA Bargaining Unit, which is also funded for in the 2021 Operating Budget; and

WHEREAS, the candidate for the position will have one (1) year to acquire a CDL B License and be promotoed to the higher MEO 1 title.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby establishes two (2) full time MEO 1 Trainee positions in the Department of Public Works, at a base salary of $32,371.00, Grade D in the CSEA Bargaining Unit, with an increase to $33,140 in July, per the CSEA Bargaining Agreement.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 117 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Board of Elections desires to engage the services of Amsterdam High School March Band Boosters to transport election materials, following the tabulation of election results, on election days; and 

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign a two year agreement with the organization in order for members of such organization to assist the Board of Elections with the recovery and delivery of election results, on election night to the Board of Elections; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said organization will be compensated at a rate of $25.00 dollars per poll site serviced with a maxium budgetary limit of $600.00 per election for a two year term expiring December 31, 2022.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 118 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Agriculture has a significant role in the County’s economy, protection of the environment, open space and beauty; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 214 of 2021 authorized entering into an agreement with the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District for $118,000 in accordance with Section 223 of County Law to provide funds to assist said agency in maintaining said District  under the provisions of the New York State Soil Conservation District Law; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District is requesting that an amendment be executed to this agremeent increasing the agreement by  $30,000 so that they can receive additional funding to help fund an Agricultural Economic Development Specialist position to implement the adopted Montgomery County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan as well undertake various initiatives that support Montgomery County’s Agricultural economy

RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to execute Amendment No. 1 of the  2021 Agreement with the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District to increase their funding by $30,000 for 2021; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 119 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 96 of 2021 the County authorized a contract for transporting and processing single stream recyclables from the County's transfer stations; and

WHEREAS, it is recommended that Montgomery County establish a tipping fee for the disposal of recyclables at the County's transfer stations; and

WHEREAS, a copy of this local law has been on the desks of the legislators for at least seven calendar days, exclusive of Sundays.  

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Introductory Local Law B (Local Law 2 of 2021) entitled "A Local Law Establishing A Recycling Fee" hereby is adopted and is incorporated  as follows:

Be it enacted by the Montgomery County Legislature as follows:

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The purpose of this local law is to establish a tipping fee for the disposal of recyclables at the County's transfer stations

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Montgomery County Legislature establishes the following tipping fees and effective dates for single stream recyclables at the County's transfer stations:

                     Recycling tip fee of $72.50/ton  -  effective June 1, 2021

                     Recycling tip fee of $75.00/ton  -  effective May 1, 2022

                     Recycling tip fee of $77.50/ton  -  effective May 1, 2023

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The purpose for charging fees is to offset the County's charges for this service.

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The invalidity or unenforceability of any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, provision, or phrase of the aforementioned sections, as declared by the valid judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, provision, or phrase, which shall remain in full force and effect.  

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To the extent that this local law is inconsistent with any other laws or regulations it shall supersede those laws.  

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This law shall be effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislator Purtell voted Nay. Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 120 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the conracts for the operations, transportation and disposal of solid waste had an increase that took effect on January 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County's tipping fees are lower than most surrounding municipalities; and

WHEREAS, it was recommended that Montgomery County increase tipping fees by $6.00 per ton to accommodate increased costs.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs tipping fees at the Montgomery County transfer stations to be increased by $6.00 per ton.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the increase of $6.00 per ton shall take effect on July 1, 2021.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislator Purtell voted Nay. Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 121 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 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 April 28, 2021 through May 25, 2021; 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.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislator Sweet abstained. Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (5/25/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 122 of 2021 DATED: May 25, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the last date of redemption for properties with outstanding 2018 taxes was February 21, 2020, extended to September 30, 2020 and extended again to April 30, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the last date of redemption for properties with outstanding 2019 taxes is February 19, 2021, extended to April 30, 2021; and

WHEREAS, as a result of State legislation the County’s foreclosure paperwork was not able to be filed; and

WHEREAS, on May 3, 2021 the Governor signed legislation that extended a moratorium on tax foreclosures until August 31, 2021.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Treasurer to extend the last date of redemption for outstanding 2018 and 2019 taxes to August 31, 2021; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that delinquent taxpayers shall be allowed to pay their taxes to prevent properties from foreclosure and sale at auction.

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