Chairman Daniel P. Wilson has called a meeting of the Physical Services Committee for 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York.  

Pursuant to law, members of the Legislature and public are authorized to participate via conference call.  Members of the public may participate by calling 1-312-757-3121, Access Code 811-653-197. 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 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN EASEMENT AGREEMENTS, ROAD WIDENING PROJECT, COUNTY ROUTE 20, LEPPER ROAD, TOWN OF AMSTERDAM (PUBLIC WORKS)

3.  RESOLUTION AMENDING 2022 OPERATING BUDGET, SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AUCTION (PUBLIC WORKS)

4.  RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW BASE SALARY FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SANITARY DISTRICT NO.1 AND AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET (SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1)

5.  OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 75 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, County Route 20, Lepper Road, in the Town of Amsterdam has been identified by the Commissioner of Public Works as a local highway in need of major repair; and

WHEREAS, per Resolution 296 of 2019, Montgomery County procured the services of GPI, Albany, New York, to complete roadway drainage and widening design, and said design is now completed and ready for the construction bid phase; and

WHEREAS, easements are required for construction and future maintenance of culverts and/or catch basins, and per Highway Law 118, easements must be approved by the County Legislature; and

WHEREAS, the following easements at the following properties are required for construction and future maintenance of culverts and highway drainage structures:

  1.  Donald A and Diane H Phillips, 377 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam: SBL# 24.-1-1

  2.  Joshua Belfance and Benjamin Misekis, 393 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam: SBL# 24.-1-72

  3.  William S Jr. and Yvonne M Grzyb, 415 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam: SBL# 24.-1-70.2

  4.  Michael J and Dana Opalka, 473 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam:  SBL# 24.-1-70.1

  5.  Michael J and Dana Opalka, 473 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam:  SBL# 23.-2-9.11

  6.  Suzanne M Paro, 460 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam:  SBL# 23.-2-9.2, and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned property owners owning property adjacent to the road widening project, have agreed to provide Montgomery County with easements for a one-time fee of One Dollar ($1.00).

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 76 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, by Resolution 223 of 2021, the Department of Public Works held the county's annual Surplus Equipment Auction, raising $97,170.00 in revenues; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution 224 of 2021, the Department of Public Works sold surplus equipment to another municipality totaling $15,000.00 in revenue; and

WHEREAS, revenue received totaling $112,170.00 was deposited as deferred revenue with the County Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works is requesting said deferred revenue be added to the DM Fund, as the county has a need for vehicle and equipment replacement.

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 77 of 2022 DATED: April 26, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, upon the request of the Superintendent the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 the Board of Directors reviewed the duties and salary of the position; and

WHEREAS, the District Board recommends to further increase the base salary for the Superintendent; and

WHEREAS, a transfer of funds from the Districts' contingent account is needed to effectuate the salary increase.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 Board of Directors recommends increasing the 2022 base salary of the Superintendent of the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 by $10,000.00;

RESOLVED, the increase in salary goes into effect upon approval of said resolution and will not be retroactive; and

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

FURTHER RESOLVED, the new 2022 Base Salary for the Superintendent of the District shall be $76,403.00.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (4/26/2022)

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