TO:Public Safety Committee
Roy S. Dimond, Chairman, Legislator, District 3
Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1
Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2
Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4
Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5
John M. Duchessi, Legislator, District 6
Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7
Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9
FROM:Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature
CC:Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Emergency Management Director, Media
DATE:4/19/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman Roy S. Dimond  has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee for 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.

Pursuant to law, members of the Legislature and public are authorized to participate via conference call.  Members of the public may participate by calling 1-224-501-3412, Access Code 461-840-301. 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 THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - INSURANCE RECOVERY FUNDS (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

3.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN LEXIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH LEXIS NEXIS (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

4. OTHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
95

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - INSURANCE RECOVERY FUNDS (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

Wilson/PurtellMove to Full Legislature
96

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN LEXIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH LEXIS NEXIS (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

Pepe/PurtellMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 95 of 2022

DATED: May 24, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - INSURANCE RECOVERY FUNDS (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)


Resolution by Legislator: Wilson
Seconded by: Purtell

WHEREAS, a fuel tanker truck was involved in a motor vehicle accident and the County’s hazard material response was requested, and

WHEREAS, a number of different agencies were dispatched and assisted at the location of the accident, and

WHEREAS, when the regional Montgomery, Fulton, Schoharie team responds the host county is responsible for tracking and submitting one invoice for insurance proceeds to the spiller, who is responsible for reimbursement; and

WHEREAS, we received insurance proceeds that need to disbursed to the appropriate agency and put in the appropriate budget line. 

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

INCREASE REVENUES:     
A-02-3-2680  Insurance Recoveries $10,720.01
     
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:     
     
A-02-4-3640-00-.4438  Misc. Supporting Services  $2,826.62
A-02-4-3640-00-.4447  Clothing & uniforms $5,640.93
A-02-4-3640-00-.4449  Special Supplies & Materials  $1,624.60
A-15-4-3110-00-.1111 (1212)  Overtime  $627.86

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - INSURANCE RECOVERY FUNDS


II. Justification:

Insurance reimbursement


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.


IV. Financial Impact:

No financial impact as the insurance proceeds will cover cost for replacement of contaminated equipment.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 96 of 2022

DATED: May 24, 2022

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN LEXIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH LEXIS NEXIS (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Purtell

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the District Attorney's Office to have access to legal research through on-line services provided by Lexis Nexis; and

WHEREAS, the Lexis Nexis requires a three year subscripton agreement to be signed for such access commencing June 1, 2022 and ending May 31, 2025 at the following monthly rates:   6/ 1/2022 through 5/31/2023 @$146.00  per month

                                                                      6/1/2023 through 5/31/2024 @$152.00 per month

                                                                      6/1/2024 through 5/31/2025 @$159.00 per month; and

WHEREAS, the cost of said monthly fees is to be paid from existing budgeted money used for legal reference materials; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, to sign the Lexis Subscription Agreement for the period of June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2025.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)



Lexis Nexis Contract

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

 Request for County Executive to sign Lexis Subscription Agreement between Montgomery County District Attorney's Office and Lexis Nexis to gain access to on-line legal legal research for the period of June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2025.


II. Justification:

This is a continuation of a previous subscription agreement between  the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office and Lexis Nexis that is due to expire on May 31, 2022.  Said subscription is necessary to allow the District Attorney's Office to have access to legal research to prepare for prosecution of cases in Montgomery County.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter, the County Executive has the power to sign the Lexis Subscription  Agreement between the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office and Lexis Nexis for the period of 6/1/2022 through May 31, 2025.


IV. Financial Impact:

None.  Funds to pay for this monthly subscription will be paid for using existing budgeted money used for legal reference material and available in the current 2022 County Budget (District Attorneys' Office).



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer