RESOLUTION NO. 48 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has awarded Montgomery County $66,240 from the 2021-2022 Snowmobile Trails Grant-In-Aid Program, based upon an application submitted in cooperation with the Mohawk Valley Snowmobile Clubs; Inc.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, to enter into a contract with the Mohawk Valley Snowmobile Clubs, Inc. for the amound of $66,240 for the period of November 1, 2021 through October 31,2022 and to execute all documents associated with this grant.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 49 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 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,  #93 of 2020 and 197 of 2021 amended the contract at cost not to exceed $727,000; and

WHEREAS, demolition design, bid and construction oversight is necessary for continued abatement and demolition of the western side of the Exit 29 Redevelopment site; and

WHEREAS, Part VI (C) (j) of the Montgomery County Procurement Policy allows the continuation of 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 $750,000; 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(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 50 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Article 23 of Public Health Law Section 2304 mandates the County to provide adequate facilities for the free diagnosis and treatment of persons living within its jurisdiction who are suspected of being infected or are infected with a sexually transmissible disease; and

WHEREAS, Hometown Health Centers has agreed to provide said professional services to said population; and

WHEREAS, the Public Health Director has recommended a 3 year contract January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025 for Sexual Transmissible Disease Services.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes acceptance of the Hometown Health Centers Sexually Transmissible Disease Services contract; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized to sign a 5 year contract, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025 for Sexually Transmissible Disease Services at an amount not to exceed $5k a year.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 51 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Public Health is awarded here forward the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program+ Grant funds not to exceed $283,300 annually for the period commencing October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2026, and

WHEREAS, the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program+ grant funds are appropriated in the current operating budget, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health has increased the funding for the 2021-26 grant period,

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes acceptance of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program+ Grant funds annually, including this increase for the 2021-2022 budget period, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Executive is authorized and directed, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to sign any necessary documents connected to this increase; and 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 52 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County contracts for grass and brush control with the ten towns, the City of Amsterdam, and the Village of St. Johnsville on county roads; and

WHEREAS, the current contract is due to expire for such services and there is a need to renew the contract for Grass and Brush Control on County Roads;

RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 135 a of the Highway Law, Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, upon review by the County Attorney, to enter into agreements with the ten towns located within Montgomery County; the City of Amsterdam and the Village of St. Johnsville for provision of grass and brush control on county roads; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, payment for work to be performed under the terms of said agreement for grass and brush control shall be at a rate of $400.00 per center line miles for the contract year June 1, 2022, through May 31, 2023, at a total cost of $157,912.00 to the County Road Fund.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 53 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has solicited bids for the 2022 season; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works advertised for bids persuant to section 103,Article 5-a of General Municipal Law,for a period of 30 days;and

WHEREAS,bids were opened on March 1,2022 at 10:00 am per bid specifications.

RESOLVED,that bids for materials and/or professional services will be awarded to the lowest responsible,responsive bidder with an option to extend the contractsfor a period of one (1) year per the 2022 bid specifications;and

FURTHER RESOLVED,that ther Montgomery County Executive is authorized to enter into contracts,upon review by the Montgomery County Attorney,with the following companies for material and professional services for 2022 as the lowest most responsible bidders as follows

A-3 Pipe:

CMP circular galvanized, CMP circular aluminized

 Chemung Supply                                                       Town & County Bridge & Rail

 P O Box 527                                                                        P O Box 16395

 Elmira ,N.Y. 14902                                                             Albany N.Y. 12212

A-3 Pipe:

 CMP Arch aluminized and galvanized, High Density Polyethylene and Fittings:

 Chemung Supply                                                       Town & County Bridge & Rail

P O Box 527                                                                        P O Box 16395

Elmira ,N.Y. 14902                                                            Albany N.Y. 12212

A-3 Pipe:

 HDPE smooth bore and Fittings:

 Lane Enterprises

825 State Rt 67

Ballston Spa N.Y.12020

A-4 Crushed Stone                                                                                                                           

(All bidders – price per ton +haul to determine vendor)

Rifenburg Construction Inc               Hanson Aggregates NY LLC                Santos Construction Corp

159 Brick Church Rd                                P.O. Box 513                                      39 Gilliland Ave

Troy, N.Y. 12180                                Jamesville N.Y. 13078                         Amsterdam N.Y. 12010

Cobleskill Stone Products Inc             Callanan Industries Inc.                Cushing Stone Products

112 Rock Rd. /P.O. Box 220                P.O. Box 15097                            725 State Highway 5S

Cobleskill N.Y. 12043                          Albany N.Y. 12212-5097                Amsterdam, N.Y.12010         

Carver Sand & Gravel LLC                Adirondack Natural Resources

494 Western Tpk                                 410 State Highway 30

Altamont N.Y. 12009                            Northville N.Y.12134

A-5 Stone Fill                                                                                                                                        

(All bidders – price per ton +haul to determine vendor)

Hanson Aggregates NY LLC                 Carver Sand & Gravel LLC               Cushing Stone Products

P.O. Box 513                                           494 Western Tpk                            725 State Highway 5S

Jamesville N.Y. 13078                            Altamont N.Y. 12009                       Amsterdam, N.Y.12010

Cobleskill Stone Products Inc                Callanan Industries Inc.              Adirondack Natural Resources

112 Rock Rd. /P.O. Box 220                  P.O. Box 15097                                410 State Highway 30

Cobleskill N.Y. 12043                             Albany N.Y. 12212-5097                Northville N.Y.12134

A-21 Traffic Paint and Marking

  Seneca Pavement Marking

  3526 Watkins Rd

  Horseheads N.Y. 14845

  1-607-742-8158

A-31 Fine Gravel

(All bidders – price per ton +haul to determine vendor)

Rifenburg Construction Inc                      Santos Construction Corp        Carver Sand & Gravel LLC

159 Brick Church Rd                             39 Gilliland Ave                        494 Western Tpk

Troy, N.Y. 12180                                   Amsterdam N.Y. 12010              Altamont N.Y. 12009

A-32 Foundation Course Gravel                                                                                           

(All bidders – price per ton +haul to determine vendor)

Rifenburg Construction Inc                         Santos Construction Corp            

159 Brick Church Rd                                 39 Gilliland Ave                           

Troy, N.Y. 12180                                     Amsterdam N.Y. 12010                

A-34 Cable Guiderail                                                                                                

 Town & County Bridge & Rail           

P O Box 16395

Albany N.Y. 12212

 A-35 Box Beam Guiderail 

 Town & County Bridge & Rail           

P O Box 16395

Albany N.Y. 12212

A-36  Guiderail Posts  &  A-37  Guiderail Nuts,Bolts,Anchor Studs  -(specific size needed, purchased from low bidder)

Chemung Supply                                     Town & County Bridge & Rail           

P O Box 527                                                 P O Box 16395

Elmira, N.Y. 14902                                      Albany N.Y. 12212

A-38  Bridge Rail Accessories & A-39 Rail Connectors -(specific size needed, purchased from low bidder)

 Town & County Bridge & Rail                    Chemung Supply

P O Box 16395                                             P O Box 527

Albany N.Y. 12212                                      Elmira ,N.Y. 14902

A-40  Corrugated Beam Rail

 Chemung Supply                                    

P O Box 527                                           

Elmira ,N.Y. 14902

A-41 Guiderail Installation Labor & Equipment :

 Town & County Bridge & Rail           

P O Box 16395

Albany N.Y. 12212

A-64 In-Place Recycled Base Course Type III  extended from 2021

 Gorman Bros. Inc.

200 Church Street

Albany, N.Y.12202

A-65 Liquid Calcium Chloride -extended from 2021                                                                      

 Gorman Bros. Inc.

200 Church Street

Albany, N.Y.12202

A-66   Road Salt Bulk –

 Cargill Inc-Salt Road Safety

24950 Country Club Blvd Suite 450

North Olmsted Ohio 44070

1-800-600-7258

A-67 Pneumatically Placed Concrete (Shot-Crete)

Town & County Bridge & Rail                                    R & B Construction

P O Box 16395                                                       1094 Bullshead Rd

Albany N.Y. 12212                                                Amsterdam N.Y.12010

A-69 Cold In-Place Surface Recycling

 Gorman Bros. Inc.

200 Church Street

Albany, N.Y.12202

A 71  Latex Modified Asphalt Pavement Course-extended from 2021

 Gorman Bros. Inc.

200 Church Street

Albany, N.Y.12202

A-79 In-Place Recycled Base Course With Portland – extended from 2021

 Gorman Bros. Inc.

200 Church Street

Albany, N.Y.12202

A-80 Bituminous Concrete

(All bidders – price per ton +haul to determine vendor)

Hanson Aggregates NY LLC                Cobleskill Stone Products Inc               Cushing Stone Products

P.O. Box 513                                          112 Rock Rd. /P.O. Box 220         725 State Highway 5S

Jamesville N.Y. 13078                           Cobleskill N.Y. 12043                    Amsterdam, N.Y.12010

Callanan Industries Inc.                                      Empire Paving

P.O. Box 15097                                          1900 Duanesburg Rd.

Albany N.Y. 12212-5097                           Duanesburg N.Y. 12056

A-81 Cold Planing - (specific width  needed, purchased from low bidder)

 Callanan Industries Inc                  

P.O. Box 15097                             

Albany N.Y. 12212-5097                

A-82  Hot In-Place Surface Recycling

 Highway Rehabilitation Corp.

2258 Route 22

Brewster N.Y.10509

A-88 Abrasives for Snow & Ice Control

(All bidders – price per ton +haul to determine vendor)

Rifenburg Construction Inc               Hanson Aggregates NY LLC               Cobleskill Stone Products Inc

159 Brick Church Rd                     P.O. Box 513                                        112 Rock Rd. /P.O. Box 220

Troy, N.Y. 12180                          Jamesville N.Y. 13078                          Cobleskill N.Y. 12043

Carver Sand & Gravel LLC               Cushing Stone Products                     Adirondack Natural Resources

494 Western Tpk                             725 State Highway 5S                     410 State Highway 30

Altamont N.Y. 12009                         Amsterdam, N.Y.12010               Northville N.Y.12134

Santos Construction Corp            

39 Gilliland Ave                           

Amsterdam N.Y. 12010                

A-93  Application of Silane Sealer –

 Town & County Bridge & Rail           

P O Box 16395

Albany N.Y. 12212

A-94 Bridge Repair & Maintenance Equipment & Labor Rental –

R&B Construction :
Bullshead Rd
Amsterdam                

• Foreman
• Carpenter
• Ironworker
• Painter
• Stone Mason

Santos Construction
39 Gilliland Ave
Amsterdam NY 12010

• Foreman
• Carpenter
• Ironworker
• Welder
• Laborer

A 95  Electrical Repair and Maintenance

Les Hazzard and Sons Inc

1969 Wagners Hollow Road

Fort Plain N.Y.13339

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 54 of 2022 DATED: March 11, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works is requesting the additon of 1 (one) Full-Time Seasonal (Temporary) Structural Maintenance Helper for Bike Path Maintenance at a cost of $17,064, and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works has reviewed the required work load for the season, and has determined that Seasonal (Temporary) help is needed.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature will establish the position of Temporary Seasonal Structural Maintenance Helper; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Purtell, seconded by Legislator Dimond,

to replace the word establish(ing) throughout the resolution with the word fund(ing)

passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 55 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Article 10, Section 204-C of General Municipal Law provides for each County to create a plan for arson investigation which will be submitted to the NYS Office of Fire prevention and Control; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County plan calls for the creation of an Montgomery County Arson Advisory Board; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to update the members of the Montgomery County Arson Advisory Board.

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby appointed as members of the Montgomery County Arson Advisory Board:

Jeff Kaczor

Jeffery Smith, Montgomery County Sheriff 

Lorraine Diamond, Montgomery County District Attorney

Dale Furman, Montgomery County Fire Coordinator

Rick Sager, Director of Emergency Management

Tony Agresta, City of Amsterdam Fire Chief

John Maher

Tim Miller

FURTHER RESOLVED, said appointments shall be for a two-year term ending February 28, 2024.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 56 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution 252 of 2021 accepted the NYS Indigent Legal Services Grant (ILS): State Wide Hurrell-Harring; and

WHEREAS, the position approved by said grant is for an additional Assistant Public Defender (FT) in the Public Defender's Office; and

WHEREAS, the Public Defender requests that the position of Assistant Public Defender (FT) be created to fulfill the position of said grant; and

WHEREAS, the ILS grant is expected to last three years and is not expected to have any cost to the County; and

WHEREAS, the established base salary for Assistant Public Defender (FT) is $81,068 in Non Bargaining Group J.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby establishes the additional position of Assistant Public Defender (FT) within the Public Defender's Office (Non Bargaining group J) to perform the needed duties in the Public Defender's Office required by the State Wide Hurrell-Harring grant.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Treasurer to Amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 57 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Public Defender has been advised by NYS ILS that a grant has been awarded to the Public Defender's Office to improve the quality of service provided to indigents of Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the total amount of Grant: Distribution 12 is $111,384, with a three-year distribution of $37,128 per year; and

WHEREAS, the funds can only be used for the Public Defender's Office as set forth within contract.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to accept and sign said contract.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 58 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 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 High Visibility Engagment Campaign (Crackdown) funds in the amount of $5,500 for use in Montgomery County for sobriety checkpoints and/or additional roving patrols during the grant cycle October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 59 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the 2022 Capital Plan includes a $170,300.00 appropriation to hire an Architect/Engineer firm to perform a cost study evaluation of projects within FMCC’s 2019-2023 Master Plan in order to provide reliable budgets for financial planning; and 

WHEREAS, JMZ Architects & Planners, P.C. has submitted a proposal to evaluate each project within the 2019-2023 Master Plan that will include the following tasks: 

1. O’Connell Hall (Classroom Building:
2. Program meeting for basement classrooms, office spaces, and lecture spaces, high school on campus, and HVAC/R program.
3. Submit project approach for review.
4. Evaluate water infiltration (see campus wide water infiltration).
5. Evaluate hazmat scope associated with proposed projects.
6. Project definition, phasing, and detailed cost estimate for two (2) projects with a construction cost goal of under $600k each.

2. Evans Library Building:
3. Evaluate existing mechanical/building systems and propose renovation approach for review.
4. Program meeting for library needs, student success center (one stop services), advisement services, tutoring services, group/individual study, and evaluate ingress/egress/controlled access.
5. Meeting to review project approach.
6. Evaluate hazmat scope associated with proposed projects.
7. Project definition, phasing, and detailed cost estimate for three (3) projects with a construction cost goal of under $600k each.

3. Student Union Building:
4. Evaluate water infiltration (see campus wide water infiltration).
5. Evaluate hazmat scope associated with proposed projects.
6. Project definition and detailed cost estimate for patio removal and water infiltration, one (1) project with a construction cost goal of under $600k.

4. Student Welcome Center (former Admin Building):
5. Program meeting for student services.
6. Submit project approach for review.
7. Evaluate existing mechanical/building systems and propose renovation approach for review.
8. Evaluate water infiltration (see campus wide water infiltration).
9. Evaluate hazmat scope associated with proposed projects.
10. Project definition and detailed cost estimate, one (1) project with a construction cost goal of under $600k.

5. PE Building:
6. Evaluate existing mechanical/building systems and propose renovation approach for review.
7. Evaluate existing campus boilers and de-aerator/boiler water feed system mechanical/building systems and propose renovation approach for review.
8. Evaluate existing building hot water equipment and propose renovation approach for review.
9. Evaluate hazmat scope associated with proposed projects.
10. Project definition, phasing, and detailed cost estimate for two (2) projects with a construction cost goal of under $600k each.
11. Site:
12. Evaluate existing drainage/stormwater/underground electrical/parking areas/sidewalks and propose renovation approach for review

and 

WHEREAS, the total fee for these services includes:

-        Planning and Cost Estimating :           $170,275.00

-        Reimbursable Services                        :           $   1,500.00

-        Total                                        :           $171,775.00

and 

WHEREAS, FMCC has agreed to cover the overage of $1,475.00; and 

WHEREAS, funding for the project will be as follows:

SUNY                                 :           $ 85,150

Fulton County                    :           $ 42,575

Montgomery County         :           $ 42,575

FMCC                                :           $   1,475

Total                                  :           $171,775

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 60 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, through Montgomery County's membership with the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and the New York State Association of County Clerks (NYSACC) New York's Counties have come together to collectively support Organ and Tissue Donation Month in New York State; and

WHEREAS, currently, nearly 106,000 men, women, and children are awaiting organ transplants in the United States; and

WHEREAS, organ, tissue, marrow and blood donation are live-giving acts recognized worldwide as expressions of compassion to those in need; and

WHEREAS, in New York State there are approximately 10,000 people waiting for an organ transplant, the third-highest in the nation; and there is an estimated 500 New Yorkers that die every year waiting for an organ transplant; and

WHEREAS, New York State's county governments play a key role in raising awareness of the need of organ and tissue donation; and

WHEREAS, counties across the State of New York are proclaiming the month of April 2022 as "Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month", and are engaging in various activities designed to promote an increase in the number of registered organ donors; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature and the Montgomery County Clerk's Office, through its Department of Motor Vehicles, wish to designate the month of April 2022 as "Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month" in Montgomery County; and now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2022 as "Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month" in Montgomery County; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Department of Public Works is directed to raise the "Donate Life" flag at the Montgomery County Office Building located at 64 Broadway, Fonda NY for the month of April 2022 as a means to raise awareness of the need for organ and tissue donors in Montgomery County.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 61 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature has adopted resolution 47 of 2022 to provide premium pay for Montgomery County essential employees which includes various appointed officials; and

RESOLVED, that Local Law 1 of 2022 hereby is adopted and is incorporated as follows: “A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING SALARY OF VARIOUS COUNTY OFFICIALS ”

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the County of Montgomery as follows: 

SECTION 1. Various County Officials are listed as follows:  

* Additional compensation based on resolution 47 of 2022 

SECTION 2.

This Local Law is subject to a permissive referendum, and will be submitted to a vote of qualified electors of the County of Montgomery, if, within 45 days after the date of which it was so adopted, there is filed with the Clerk of the Montgomery County Legislature a petition protesting against this Local Law, signed and authenticated as required by Section 24 of Municipal Home Rule Law, by qualified electors of Montgomery County registered to vote therein at the last preceding general election, in number equal to at least ten per centum of the total number of votes cast for Governor at the last gubernatorial election held in said County.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 62 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, representatives from Fulton-Montgomery Community College and the Educational Support Personnel (ESP) have negotiated an employment agreement between the Fulton-Montgomery Community College, Fulton County, Montgomery County and the Educational Support Personnel which expires in August 31, 2022; and 

WHEREAS, representatives from the Fulton-Montgomery Community College and the Educational Support Personnel after discussion have agreed to extend the terms and conditions of the current Negotiated Agreement for a period of one year commencing from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023; and 

WHEREAS, all terms and conditions of the current Negotiated Agreement shall continue in full force and effect during the extension period; and

WHEREAS, Fulton-Montgomery Community College has recommended that Fulton County enter into a Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Fulton-Montgomery Community College, Fulton County, Montgomery County and the Educational Support Personnel extending the terms of the current Agreement until August 31, 2023; and

NOW, IT IS THEREEFORE RESOLVED, that the Fulton County Board of Supervisors authorizes and directs the President of Fulton-Montgomery Community College to sign a Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Fulton-Montgomery Community College, Fulton County, Montgomery County and the Educational Support Personnel extending the terms of the current Agreement effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023; and, be it further 

RESOLVED, that said agreement is contingent upon adoption of a similar Resolution by the Montgomery County Legislature.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 63 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the FMCC Campus Labs and Classrooms Building Renovation Project was intended to be a sequential three (3) phased project as identified within Fulton County’s 2018-2020 Capital Plan, and 

WHEREAS, the first two (2) phases were completed in 2018 and 2019 respectively, and 

WHEREAS, due to the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Phase 3 of the sequential three-phased project abruptly stopped once FMCC was notified by the SUNY Office of Capital Facilities that New York State would no longer support the project due to reappropriating State dollars toward more immediate health and safety related projects, and 

WHEREAS, the initial Phase 3 project had been designed, successfully bid and all contracts had been executed, and 

WHEREAS, Fulton County’s 2022 Capital Plans includes a $1,000,000 appropriation for the FMCC Science Labs and Classrooms Phase 3 Project, and 

WHEREAS, funding for the project will be from:

SUNY                                 :           $   750,000

Fulton County                    :           $   250,000

Montgomery County         :           $   250,000

Total                                  :           $1,000,000

And 

WHEREAS, FMCC received a proposal from JMZ Architects & Planners, P.C. to perform an update to the previous bid specifications and to provide procurement and Construction Administration services as follows:

Phase 3:

Construction Documents Update Phase                :           $21,050.00

Procurement Phase                                             :           $ 4,500.00

Construction Administration Phase                      :           $38,550.00

Supplemental Services Fee                                   :           $ 3,150.00

Reimbursable Expenses                                        :           $ 2,000.00

Total Compensation                                            :           $69,250.00

 And 

WHEREAS, FMCC is recommending that the Chairman execute an agreement with JMZ Architects & Planners, P.C. for services identified in support of the FMCC Science Labs and Classrooms Phase 3 Project.

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Sweet, seconded by Legislator Dimond,

Add:

FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution is contingent upon the passing of a funding resolution.

passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 64 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, one of the approved uses of American Rescue Plan funds by the federal governemnt was for grants for HVAC improvements; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County SPCA needs a COVID-19 compliant HVAC system as the facility’s current HVAC system is outdated and unreliable, causing ventilation to be extremely poor; and

WHEREAS, improving ventilation through an investment of a new HVAC system would be a preventative and pro-active measure that could help mitigate future outbreaks; and

WHEREAS, the Center  for Disease Control and Prevention recommends upgrading ventilation systems to reduce this risk.; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group,a consultant, that has affirmed that a  grant to the Montgomery County SPCA for HVAC upgrades is an allowable use of American Rescue Plan Funds. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs that a grant be awarded to the Montgomery County SPCA in the amount of $250,000 for HVAC improvements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to execute any necessary grant documents to implement this resolution.

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Purtell, seconded by Legislator Headwell, Jr.,

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Be it further resolved, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE

A-6-3-4089-00            Federal Aid, Other      $250,000

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS

A-01-4-1011-00-.4438 Misc. Supporting Services $250,000

passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 65 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it is necessary to increase the payment amount on flood insurance by $2,235; and

RESOLVED, Resolution 46 of 2022 is amended as follows:

The RESOLVED CLAUSE is amended to say:

"not to exceed $60,361"

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 66 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 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 February 23, 2022 through March 22, 2022 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(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 67 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it is necessary to extend cyber insurance coverage; and

WHEREAS, the County has shopped this policy and the most economical coverage is to enter into a reinstated limit endorsement with Travelers, the current provider. 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Travelers for cyber insurance coverage through January 1, 2023 at a cost not to exceed $19,000.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 68 of 2022 DATED: March 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, one of the approved uses of American Rescue Plan funds by the federal government is under the standard allowance for government services; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been working with Venesky Group,a consultant, that has affirmed that using 250k for FMCC projects is an allowable use of American Rescue Plan Funds. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs that American Rescue Plan funds to FMCC in the amount of $250,000 for government projects ; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to execute any necessary documents to implement this resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). District 8 is vacant.(3/22/2022)

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