Chairman Joseph M. Isabel has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday,October 19, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.

This meeting is in person, however, members of the public may also participate in the meeting by calling 1-408-650-3123, Access Code 504-746-845. 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 AMENDING 2021 OPERATING BUDGET WTH FORFEITURE MONIES (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

3.  RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - OVERTIME (SHERIFF) 

4.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT - EASTERN MEDICAL SUPPORT, LLC. (SHERIFF) 

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

6. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL (SHERIFF)

7. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - EQUIPMENT (SHERIFF)

8. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET - OVERTIME (SHERIFF) 

9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR INMATE DENTAL SERVICES (SHERIFF) 

10. OTHER - ADD-ON PUBLIC SAFETY - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 194 OF 2021 (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

RESOLUTION NO. 207 of 2021 DATED: October 26, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, forfetiure monies from criminal cases in the amount of $2470.56 have been deposited with the Montgomery County Treasurer, and

WHEREAS, said forfetiure monies 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:

A-25-3-2626      Forfeiture Crime Proceeds - Restricted      $2470.56

INCREASE EXPENDITURES:

A-25-4-1165-00-.4522 - DA/Law Enforcement Program       $2470.56

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/26/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 208 of 2021 DATED: October 26, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, there is a need to add funds to the patrol overtime line; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff's have seen an increase in calls for service, an increase in partnering with our community and an increase in larger cases/details causing overtime; and

WHEREAS, a large  portion of overtime spent does come back to the county and goes into the general fund;

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/26/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 209 of 2021 DATED: October 26, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide medical services for incarcerated individuals at the Montgomery County Jail, and 

WHEREAS, a Request for a Proposal was submitted soliciting services for January 1, 2022 until December 31, 2023; and

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, to sign an agreement with Eastern Medical Support, LLC for provision of medical services at the Montgomery County Jail, following review and approval by the County Attorney for 2022 at an amount not to exceed $240,959.20 and for 2023, $246,983.18.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/26/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 210 of 2021 DATED: October 26, 2021 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 2021-2022 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 $57,326.32 or a per diem of $316.72 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 2021-2022 totaling $63,860.80 or a per diem of $47.80 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 181 instructional days during the school year of 2021-2022 totaling $57,326.32 a per diem of $316.72 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 2021-2022 totaling $63,860.80 or a per diem of $47.80 per hour.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/26/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 211 of 2021 DATED: October 26, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, there is a need to add funds to the shift differential line; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff's have seen an increase in calls for service, an increase in partnering with our community and an increase in larger cases/details causing more shift differnetial; and

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/26/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 212 of 2021 DATED: October 26, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office has already received more revenue in the Jail than was budgeted for 2021, and we anticipate to continue recieving revenue throughout the year which will outweigh the expenditures listed in this resolution; and

WHEREAS, there are many equipment items that are necessary for employees to do their jobs properly, many of these items are malfunctioniing, being operated well past expiration dates and/or are broken; and

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

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

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

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Kelly, to add a FURTHER RESOLVED CLAUSE

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sheriff is authorized and directed to purchase snowmobiles from the lowest resonsible responsive bidder after bidding the equipment out via RFP.

passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent.(10/26/2021)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/26/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 213 of 2021 DATED: October 26, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, there is a need to add funds to the patrol overtime line; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff's have seen an increase in calls for service, an increase in partnering with our community and an increase in larger cases/details causing overtime; and

WHEREAS, this increase in overtime is something that is directly related to service and large events throughout the county;

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/26/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 214 of 2021 DATED: October 26, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it is necessary to contract with a dental services provider for Montgomery County Jail Inmates; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sheriff is recommending DOCS, Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions for dental services.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign an  agreement with DOCS, Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions, for the provision of dental services to inmates at the Montgomery County Jail; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreement shall be for the period commencing on January 1, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2022, with a compensation at the rate of $350 per hour and a minimum of 4 hours each visit, not to exceed $1,400 per month unless in case of an emergency; and 

FURTHER RESOLVED, this agreement may be renewed for two additional one year renewals if the Sheriff is satisifed with the service provided.  

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/26/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 215 of 2021 DATED: October 26, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it is necessary to extend the term for the Iamresponding contract; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 194 of 2021 authorized a three (3) year contract with Iamresponding for a period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023 at a cost not to exceed $55,000; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to extend that term to allow an automatic renewal from a thirty-seven (37) month term of September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2026 at no additional cost to the County.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Resolution 194 of 2021 is amended to included the following: 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes that the contract with IAMRESPONDING be automatically renewed for a thirty-seven (37) month term of September 1, 2023- September 30, 2026 at no additional cost to the County.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/26/2021)

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