RESOLUTION NO. 179 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 is obligated by the NYSDEC to have an after hours monitoring system in place to alert them of potential issues at the plant and pumping stations; and

WHEREAS, the system in place is failing and antiquated and needs to be replaced; and

WHEREAS, Lenz Hardware, Inc. has submitted a proposal to provide such a system at a cost not to exceed $33,975.00; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 Board of Directors approved this proposal at their August 14, 2021 board meeting.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract with Lenz Hardware, LLC at a cost not to exceed $33,975.00

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 180 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County currently has agreements with the City of Amsterdam, Village of St. Johnsville, and the ten towns located in Montgomery County for control of snow and ice on County roads; and

WHEREAS, these agreements are about to expire, and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is beneficial to the County as well as the City of Amsterdam, Village of St. Johnsville, and the ten towns to renew theses agreements.

RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 135A of the Highway Law, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs to the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney to enter into agreements with the City of Amsterdam, Village of St. Johnsville and the ten towns located in Montgomery County for control of snow and ice on County roads for two (2) year contract for the period of January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023; and

RESOLVED, payment for the work to be performed under the terms of said agreements for snow and ice control  shall be at the following rate:

$6,049 per centerline mile for January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022. 

$6,170 per centerline mile for January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 181 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Department of Public Works, per Resolution 87 of 2019, implemented Project #2754.54.121.221.321 D036212 for Replacement of Cemetery Drive Bridge, BIN #3310200, located in the Town of Florida, and,

WHEREAS, Engineering and Design has been completed and survey of landowners who will be effected has been determined, and landowners have been notified, and,

WHEREAS, Permanent Easements are required for construction and future maintenance of Cemetery Drive Bridge and, per Highway Law 118, easements must be approved by County Legislature, and,

WHEREAS, the following Permanent Easements at the following properties are required for construction and future maintenance of Cemetery Drive Bridge, BIN #3310200:

         1. Brendon Schaufelberg, 165 Dulap Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010- SBL #87.0-1-21

         2. Brendon Schaufelberg,165 Dunlap Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010-SBL #103.-1-49

WHEREAS, the aforementioned landowner has agreed to provide Montgomery County with Permanenet Easement Agreements for a one-time fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per SBL Parcel, totaling a sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00)

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive, upon review and approval of the Montgomery County Attorney, is hereby authorized to accept and sign Easement Agreements and any and all other associated documents.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 182 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, forfeiture monies from criminal cases in the amount of $714.02 have been deposited with the Montgomery County Treasurer, and

WHEREAS, said forfeiture moies are to be used to purchase equipment and pay for training for various law enforcement agencies throughout Montgomery County, it is

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

INCREASE REVENUES:

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RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 183 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County STOP-DWI program continues to work collaboratively with all police agencies in an effort to help keep Montgomery County's roadways safe; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County STOP-DWI program has been awarded additional Crackdown Enforcement funds in the amount of $7,000 for use in Montgomery County for sobriety checkpoints and/or roving patrols during the grant cycle October 1, 2020 through September 30, 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(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 184 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services is required to sign authorizations for services on a daily basis; and

WHEREAS, the Department is requesting authorization to renew the contract with VenTek, Inc. for an electronic signature program which eliminates the printing and manually signing of the LDSS-3209; and

WHEREAS, the agreement is for the term of 3 years from November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2024; and

RESOLVED, this contract is for a support/maintenance fee of $2,575.00 annually, totaling $7,725.00 for the three-year term.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is authorized to execute the agreement with VenTek, Inc. for the contract period of 3 years in the amount of $2,575.00 annually, $7,725.00 total.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 185 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution 70 of 2021 authorized the County Executive to enter into contracts with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth, Canajoharie Central School District, Fort-Plain Central School District, Greater Amsterdam School District, Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District, and the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES for the Home Run and Turnabout Prevention Programs; and

WHEREAS, Fonda-Fultonville Central School District has elected to implement the Home Run Prevention Program beginning September 1, 2021.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is authorized to enter into a contract with Fonda-Fultonville Central School District, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth, and HFM BOCES, for the implementation of the Home Run Prevention Program for the term of September 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 186 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services currently contracts with Venesky & Company; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services recommends expanding the current services provided by Venesky & Company to include a contractual proposal for Structural Component Depreciation Model for the Recorder Building; and

WHEREAS, the project is expected to span calendar years 2021 and 2022 at a fixed fee of $8,750.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign said agreement with Venesky & Company.

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 187 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, a correction needs to be made to Resolution 175 of 2021.

RESOLVED, that the first further resolved in Resolution 175 of 2021 shall be amended to read 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 August-September 2021 at a rate $5,000 a month in addition to $40.00 per hour for vaccinators and $25.00 for clerical work.

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RESOLUTION NO. 188 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the Personnel Officer that Montgomery County continue to participate with the Humana Medicare Employer Plan for health insurance only, (no prescription drugs); and 

WHEREAS, Humana has provided excellent service to Montgomery County and for a continuity of services it is recommended continuing to participate in the plan.

WHEREAS, the Humana Medicare Employer LPPO Plan will be effective, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, is authorized and directed to sign an agreement with Humana plan for health insurance only, (no prescription drugs) at a rate of $179.88 per member per month for a term of January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 189 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the agreement with Delta Dental is set to expire on December 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer is recommending that the agreement with Delta Dental be renewed.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney to sign an agreement with Delta Dental at a rate of $5.31 per employee per month.

FURTHER RESOLVED, said agreement shall be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 190 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County requires that employees have a pre-employment physical/drug screen and random drug testing; and 

WHEREAS, the County is also required to comply with Department of Transportation mandates placed upon Montgomery County for all CDL drivers; and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer recommends the renewal of the contract from 1/1/2022-12/31/2024 allowing for a continuity of services;  and

RESOLVED, that Montgomery County Legislature Herby authorized and directs the County Executive, following the review and approval of the County Attorney, to sign an agreement with Eastern Medical Support to administer the provisions of said contract. 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 191 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the agreement with Matrix/Araya is is set to expire on December 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the Personnel Officer that Montgomery County continue to utilize the pharmacy benefit services provided by Matrix/Araya; and 

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, is authorized and directed to sign said agreement with Matrix/Araya with the fee schedule attached hereto and made a part hereof; and 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreement shall be effective January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 192 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the Personnel Officer that Montgomery County continue professional labor relations services with Roemer, Wallens, Gold & Mineaux, LLP, of Albany, New York to provide collective negotiating, consultations services and labor relation services; and

WHEREAS, professional labor relations services are highly specialized and require an exercise of judgment or discretion; and

WHEREAS, Roemer, Wallens, Gold & Mineaux, LLP has provided professional labor relations services to Montgomery County for many years and are familiar with the policies and issues present in Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, Roemer, Wallens, Gold & Mineaux, LLP has provided excellent representation to Montgomery County.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign and agreement with Roemer, Wallens, Gold & Mineaux, LLP, of Albany, New York, to provide collective negotiating, consultations services and labor relation services; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreement is for a period commencing on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2024.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 193 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the Personnel Officer that Montgomery County continue to participate with the MVP Plan for health insurance only, (no prescription drugs); and 

WHEREAS, MVP has provided excellent service to Montgomery County and for a continuation of services it is recommended continuing to participate in the plan; and

WHEREAS, the MVP Plan will be effective, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, is authorized and directed to sign an agreement with MVP for health insurance only, (no prescription drugs) at a rate of $39.55 per member per month for the administration of the plan for a term of January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 194 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature accepted the State Homeland Security Program FY20 SHSP grant pursuant to Resolution 172 of 2016; and 

WHEREAS, IAMRESPONDING is a software program that will provide real time texting to every fire department, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the Amsterdam Police Department and GAVAC; and

WHEREAS, the system will cost $55,000 for a three year contract renewal which is covered by the SHSP FY20 grant.

RESOLVED, the County Executive upon review and approval of the County Attorney is hereby authorized to sign a three (3) year contract renewal with IAMRESPONDING for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023 at a cost not to exceed $55,000.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 195 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, responding to HAZMAT incidents and confined space rescue incidents requires specific manpower and training it is necessary to set a course of action for appropriately staffed and trained coverage for Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that cooperative action with the City of Amsterdam Fire Department will stabalize response, improve overall safety and be an economic benefit to both municipalities; and

WHEREAS, it is expected that this intermunicipal agreement will be beneficial to both Montgomery County and the City of Amsterdam.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to sign an Intermuniciapl Agreement for services from the City of Amsterdam (Fire Department)  for a term of January 1, 2021 -December 31, 2025 at the rate of $10,000 a year for 2021 and $15,000 a year for each of the remaining 4 years.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 196 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) accepted applications for projects that would further the goals and objectives of the Microenterprise Grant Program and Regional Economic Development Councils Strategic Plans; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County submitted an application for the Montgomery County Microenterprise Program; and

WHEREAS, the project requested funding in order to assist local businesses that target start-up and expanding small businesses throughout the boundaries of Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, that said grant funding was awarded in the amount of $300,000 from the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) with a share of $29,000 in business owner equity;

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development & Planning are hereby authorized to administer said application on behalf of Montgomery County; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, upon review of the provided contract with New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) by the County Attorney, the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign said contract and any other contracts associated with said grant implementation, and

FURTHER 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.

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 197 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie and Montgomery County have an interest in revitalizing urban areas and stabilizing neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie was awarded a total of $6,500,000 in Restore NY Communities grant funds for the purpose of revitalizing the Exit 29 site in which the County is owner to; and

WHEREAS, in order to carry out said tasks and goals associated with the awarded funds the County solicited RFQ 02-18 Engineering For Former Beech-Nut Plant Demolition/Rehabilitation and responses were received; and

WHEREAS, Resolution #153 of 2018 awarded the contract to LiRo Engineers, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $475,000 and Resolutions #200 of 2019 and #93 of 2020 amended the contract at cost not to exceed $725,000; and

WHEREAS, Liro has incurred additional administrative fees related to implementation of modifications to the final design for the West Side Demolition, extensive post-bid interviews with bidders, and collection of numerous Empire State Development required forms from the Contractors in relation to the grant drawdown; and

WHEREAS, Part VI (C) (j) of the Montgomery County Procurement Policy allows to continue with professional services for existing projects that require the continuity of the professional services to ensure proper completion of the project.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes an amendment to the contract for a total cost not to exceed $727,000; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign the aforementioned contract.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 198 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Agricultural District No. 1 is required to undergo a review every eight years, pursuant to New York State Agricultural and Markets Law Article 25AA; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board is conducting an in-depth review of said District, with recommendations to modify said district; and

WHEREAS, the law requires the County Legislature to conduct a public hearing on the status of proposed modifications.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby schedules a Public Hearing on Agricultural District No.1, to be held at 6:55 p.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in the Chambers of the County Legislature, County Office Building, Fonda, New York, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Clerk of the Legislature hereby is directed to cause legal notice of said Public Hearing to be published according to law; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that written notice shall be given to those municipalities whose territories encompass the district and any proposed modifications, and to persons, as listed on the most recent assessment roll, whose land is the subject of a proposed modification, and to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 199 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that local governments have either a single-jurisdiction or a multi-jurisdiction all-hazard mitigation plan that has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to receive project funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has awarded a Planning Grant Application from Montgomery County and their jurisdictions to update the existing 2016 All-Hazard Mitigation Plan; and  

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been awarded an amount up to $80,000 to prepare an update to the 2016 Montgomery County Multi-Jurisdictional All-hazard Mitigation Plan; and

WHEREAS, said grant funding is awarded on the basis of a $60,000 State share and $20,000 County share in either cash or in-kind services or a combination of both. 
 
RESOLVED, the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign upon review and approval by the County Attorney, a contractual agreement with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 200 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, there was a scriveners error in Resolution 173 of 2021 that needs to be corrected.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the amount of of $48,000 in Resolution 173 of 2021 shall be replaced with $55,000.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 201 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS,  the matter of County of Suffolk v. Purdue Pharma L.P., et al., under Index No. 400001/2017 is pending in the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, regarding the opioid addiction crisis, in which the County of Montgomery is the named plaintiff in the action (the “Action”); and 

WHEREAS, the Action is against several defendants, including manufacturers of opioids, distributors of opioids and chain pharmacies; and

WHEREAS, the Action alleges several causes of action against ddefendants McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, PSS World Medical, Inc., Kinray, LLC, Bellco Drug Corporation, and American Medical Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributors”) based on claims that the Distributors contributed to the opioid epidemic by failing to comply with their obligations under the federal Controlled Substances Act and the New York Controlled Substances Act to implement adequate measures to prevent diversion of the prescription opioids they distributed to pharmacies and others in Montgomery County, all of which contributed to a public health crisis in Montgomery County; and 

WHEREAS, the Distributors have offered to settle the Montgomery County’s claims against it by paying the sum of between approximately Worst Case Scenario  ($673,540.92) Dollars and Best Case Scenario  ($1,189,800.40) Dollars over over eighteen (18) years and agreeing to implement injunctive relief under a controlled substance monitoring program; and   

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Montgomery County to resolve this matter with respect to the Distributors without further litigation and enter into the proposed Agreement as it shall settle all allegations against J & J and avoid protracted litigation.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the execution and delivery on behalf of and in the name of Montgomery County by the County Executive, or his designee, of the NY Opiod Settlement Sharing Agreement, as attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby authorized, and the County Executive, or his designee, is hereby authorized, subject to County Attorney approval, and directed to execute the proposed Agreement in a form substantially similar thereto and execute such other documents as may be necessary and appropriate to effectuate the settlement with the Distributors; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Simmons Hanley and the County Attorney are authorized and directed to execute any necessary documents to effectuate this settlement including but not limited to the Election and Release form as attached hereto and made a part hereof; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature, being the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Lead Agency, hereby finds and determines that the adoption of this resolution constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(26) and (33) of Title 6 of the NEW YORK CODE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS (6NYCRR) and within the meaning of Section 8-0109(2) of the NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW as a promulgation of regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and legislative decisions in connection with continuing agency administration, management, and information collections.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 202 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the New York State Employee’s Retirement System requires a local governing body to set standards for retirement system credit for applicable part-time and full-time elected and appointed officials, and

WHEREAS, that the New York State Retirement System has requested forms RS 2417-A and RS 2417 –B be updated and submitted, and

WHEREAS, such standards are needed to set forth the average number of full-time equivalent (FTE) days worked by such employees.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the standard workday for the full-time elected positions hereby are established at 7 hours per day, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature does hereby adopt and approve the standards for the “Retirement Days Credited Monthly for Elected Full-time Officials” under the New York Sate Employee’s Retirement System, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Retirement System forms RS 2417-A and RS 2417 –B shall be submitted to the New York State Retirement System so that they can be audited for compliance and accuracy which will determine the credit of Retirement days for Montgomery County’s  officials.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 203 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature has undergone committee review to revise the 2021 Rules of Procedure; and

WHEREAS, the recommended changes will improve effiency and eliminate inconsistenties.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the amended Rules of Procedure, as attached hereto, hereby are adopted by the Montgomery County Legislature for the remainder of 2021, or until amended by further Resolution.

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Headwell, Jr., seconded by Legislator Sweet, was defeated with Aye(2). Legislators Kelly, Sweet, Wilson, Duchessi, Pepe, Isabel and Purtell voted Nay.(9/28/2021)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Kelly, Dimond, Headwell, Jr. and Pepe voted Nay. (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 204 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature, as a public benefit corporation, to provide regional transportation services by rail, bus, water and air; and

WHEREAS, the enabling legislation authorized Montgomery County to elect to become a member upon action of its governing body; and

WHEREAS,  CDTA is now the premier mobility provider in the Capital Region, providing regular route bus service, shuttle systems and paratransit services; and

WHEREAS, it would be a benefit to Montgomery County residents for Montgomery County to join the CDTA; and

WHEREAS, to join the CDTA a match of approximately $300,000.00 annually from Montgomery County will be necessary in addition to $5,000,000 annually in State funding to CDTA.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature is in support of taking the necessary steps to formally join the Capital District Transit Authority once funding is appropriately in place; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature requests that State Assembly and Senate representatives take all necessary steps to secure the $5,000,000 a year State funding that is necessary for Montgomery County to join the Capital District Transit Authority.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Dimond and Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 205 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Fulton County Resolution No. 193 of 2020 amended the 2020 Capital Plan to substitute four (4) Health and Safety Projects in place of the FMCC Classrooms Labs and Classrooms Phase III and Financial Technology Lab Renovation Project, and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Resolution No. 185 of 2020 approved authorizing the FMCC Campus Labs & Classrooms – Phase 3 Project Health and Safety, and

WHEREAS, funding for the four (4) Health and Safety Projects is as follows:

WHEREAS, The four (4) Health and Safety projects were as follows:

¹State Contract PT68782

²State Contract PT68873

WHEREAS, FMCC identified that the Wastewater Treatment Plant Alarm System project would be a $60,000 project, to include both engineering and construction, and

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 40 dated January 26, 2021 authorized contracts to the four (4) Health and Safety projects to include a $16,000 contract for design services to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Alarm System project, and

WHEREAS, there remains $57,029.53 of the total $500,000 appropriation to the four (4) Health and Safety projects identified, and

WHERAS, any additional funding that may be required based upon bids received to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Alarm System construction be covered by FMCC, and

WHEREAS, the Bid Schedule is as follows:

1. BID SCHEDULE:

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RESOLVED, that the County Executive is authorized to advertise for bids for the FMCC Wastewater Treatment Plant Alarm System Project.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (9/28/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 206 of 2021 DATED: September 28, 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 August 25, 2021 through Septemeber 28, 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(9). (9/28/2021)

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