TO: | Public Safety Committee |
Joseph M. Isabel, Chairman, Legislator, District 8 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 | |
FROM: | Cheryl Reese, Clerk of Legislature |
CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, District Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff, Media |
DATE: | 4/25/2024 |
RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Joseph M. Isabel has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.
In conjunction with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, this meeting will also be held electronically via teleconference on June 15, 2021 at 6:02 pm. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending or by calling 1-571-317-3112, Access Code 885-557-741. Minutes of the hearing 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 ACCEPTING CRIMINAL JUSTICE DISCOVERY REFORM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
3. RESOLUTION APPROVING RETIREMENT AND TRANSFER OF K-9 GAJ (SHERIFF)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE GRANT CARRY-OVER FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)
6. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)
7. RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET (PUBLIC DEFENDER)
8. OTHER
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
127 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CRIMINAL JUSTICE DISCOVERY REFORM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT (DISTRICT ATTORNEY) | Kelly/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
128 | RESOLUTION APPROVING RETIREMENT AND TRANSFER OF K-9 GAJ (SHERIFF) | Sweet/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
129 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE GRANT CARRY-OVER FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH) | Wilson/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
130 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF) | Headwell, Jr./Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
131 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF) | Sweet/Headwell, Jr. | Move to Full Legislature |
132 | RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET (PUBLIC DEFENDER) | Wilson/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 127 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CRIMINAL JUSTICE DISCOVERY REFORM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
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WHEREAS, the District Attorney has been advised that Montgomery County has been awarded a $206,781.00 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant by the new York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period of April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, these are grant funds awarded to the Montgomery County District Attorney's office which is used to support local law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney's Office with expenses related to implementation of discovery and bail reforms that took effect January 1, 2020.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes acceptance of the $206,781.00 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period of April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is hereby authorized and directed following review and approval by the County Attorney, to sign an agreement accepting the $206,781.00 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period of April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
Request for County Executive to accept Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant in amount of $206,781.00 covering period from 4/1/2020 through 3/31/2021 awarded to the Office of Montgomery County District Attorney from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services.
II. Justification:
Request for County Executive to accept Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant in amount of $206,781.00 covering period from 4/1/2020 to 3/31/2021 for expenses relating to implementation of discovery and bail reforms that took place January 1, 2020.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuat to Article 3 of the Charter, the County Executive has the power to sign the $206,781.00 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the period of 4/1/20 to 3/31/2021.
IV. Financial Impact:
$206,781.00 was already received.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 128 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION APPROVING RETIREMENT AND TRANSFER OF K-9 GAJ (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, K-9 GAJ has worked for the Sheriff's office and with Sergeant Jason R. Nare for just over 9 years; and
WHEREAS, K-9 GAJ had a successful career with the Montgomery County Sheriff's office locating many items of contraband, locating many suspects and people in need after completing tracks and responding to emergencies while seving the patrol division; and
WHEREAS, the County Executive and the County Legislature desire to allow K-9 GAJ to remain with his handler, Sergeant Jason R. Nare.
RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby authorizes and approves the retirement of K-9 GAJ as of June 22, 2021; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby authorizes ownership of K-9 GAJ to be permanently transferred to Jason R. Nare as of June 22, 2021 upon execution by Sergeant Jason R. Nare of an agreement with release of liability to be prepared by the County Attorney.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION APPROVING RETIREMENT AND TRANSFER OF K-9 GAJ (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
K-9 GAJ is over 10 years old, he has worked for the Sheriff's office and with Sergeant Jason R. Nare for just over 9 years. He has done an amazing job for the Sheriff's Office, locating many items of contraband, assisting by conducting searches, locating suspects and persons in need after completing tracks and by responding to emergencis while assigned to the patrol division.
It is time for K-9 GAJ to retire, his replacement has already been purchased with donations and is currently certified in patrol, articles and tracking all while continueing to train in narcotics.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to County Law 215 and Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact for this resolution.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 129 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE GRANT CARRY-OVER FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature accepted Coronavirus (COVID-19) Grant funds per Resolution 61 of 2020; and
WHEREAS, the 2020-21 COVID-19 Grant funds, for the period of March 5, 2020 - March 15, 2021, were appropriated in the 2020 Public Health budget; and
WHEREAS, there are unexpended 2020-21 COVID-19 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 Operationg Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-16-3401-09 | Public Health Grant - COVID-19 Grant | $11,644.59 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-16-4-4010-09-4490 | Public Health Grant - Special Costs | $11,644.59 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
To carry over unspent 2020 grant funds to the current 2021 budget.
II. Justification:
To utilize available COVID-19 grant funds for approved NYSDOH expenditures.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Unexpended 2020-21 COVID-19 Grant funds are available for carry-over to the 2021 Public Health budget. All increased grant expenditures will be offset by these carry-over funds.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 130 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff has a need to utilize asset forfeiture money to purchase equipment and assist with future drug investigations; and
WHEREAS, asset forfeitures have been awarded from recent drug arrests.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-15-3-2626 | Forfeiture of Crime Proceeds | $13,783.13 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-3-3110-00-.4449 | Special Supplies & Materials | $7,000.00 |
A-15-3-3110-00-.4438 | Misc Supporting Services | $5,000.00 |
A-15-3-3110-00-.4495 | Criminal Investigations | $1,783.13 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
This money was seized at a drug arrest for sales conducted by our office with the assistance of many other agencies. As a result, this forfeiture will result in each agency receiving some of the money.
Amsterdam Police $1,500 (Already provided and sent direct from the Federal Government)
St. Johnsville Police $500
Fort Plain Police $1,500
Canajoharie Police $500
DA’s Office $2,500
Sheriff’s Office $8,783.13
This is a great example of how working together can benefit all of us.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to section 2.04 (b) of the charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact as all of this money has been obtained through asset forfeiture and durg arrests!
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 131 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department has already received insurance recoveries for a totaled patrol car that was involved in a motor vehicle accident for an amount of $26,909.33; and
WHEREAS, the accident occurred when a Deputy Sheriff struck a pole in a parking lot while doing a security check. The vehicle totaled was a 2106 Ford; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office has a need to keep its fleet at current levels and this purchase is a simple replacement vehicle for the one that was totaled but is essential for us.
RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASED REVENUES: | ||
A-31-3-2680 | Insurance Recoveries | $26,909.33 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-15-4-3110-00-2230 | Motor Vehicle Equipment | $26,909.33 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)
II. Justification:
This resolution and request to purchase a vehicle is the direct result of a motor vehicle accident where a Deputy Sheriff struck a pole in a parking lot while doing a security check of the Amsterdam High School. The vehicle was a 2016 Ford and was totaled. Our insurance company purchased the new vehicle minus our deducatable and salvage money for the car. So insurance issued a check for $26,909.33. This accident was handled as a personnel matter with the Deputy Sheriff. This purchase is a replacement purhcase only.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to section 2.04 (b) of the charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
This resolution will expend $1,421.67 of budgeted money.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 132 of 2021 DATED: June 22, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS AND AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET (PUBLIC DEFENDER)
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WHEREAS, Resolution 141 of 20 established the Montgomery County Assigned Counsel Conflict Office; and
WHEREAS, portions of fund to pay said deparment costs in the Public Defender's Office should now be utilized as established, by the new Assigned Counsel Conflict Office.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Treasurer to Amend the 2021 operating budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM:
A-28-4-1170-00-4431 | Assigned Counsel, Professional Services | $150,000 |
A-28-4-1170-03-4431 | Assigned Counel, Professional Services | 6,406 |
A-28-4-1170-03-4408 | Office Supplies | 4,213 |
A-28-4-1170-03-4470 | Travel: Related Costs | 1,375 |
TRANSFER TO:
A-23-4-1170-00-4431 | Assigned Counsel, Professional Services | $156,406 |
A-23-4-1170-03-4408 | Office Supplies | 4,213 |
A-23-4-1170-03-4470 | Travel: Related costs | 1,375 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and Isabel were absent. (6/22/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
TRANSFER FUNDS AND AMEND THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET
II. Justification:
TO TRANSFER FUNDS IN ORDER TO UTILIZE GRANT FUNDING NEEDED IN APPROPRIATE DEPT., AND THEREBY ENHANCE THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE INDIGENTS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
III. Legislative Impact:
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3 OF THE CHARTER, THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS
IV. Financial Impact:
NO FINANCIAL IMPACT TO THE COUNTY
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |