DATED: May 24, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
| TO: | Physical Services Committee |
| Daniel P. Wilson, Chairman, Legislator, District 5 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 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, Commissioner of Pubic Works, Montgomery County Sanitary Sewer District, Media |
| DATE: | 4/20/2024 |
| RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Daniel P. Wilson has called a meeting of the Physical Services Committee for 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 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 1-224-501-3412, 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-CHIPS (CONSOLIDATED HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) FUNDS (PUBLIC WORKS)
3. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FULL-TIME LABORER POSITIONS (PUBLIC WORKS)
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SANITARY DISTRICT NO.1 FOR SLUDGE TREATMENT/DISPOSAL
5. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 97 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET-CHIPS (CONSOLIDATED HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) FUNDS (PUBLIC WORKS) | Kelly/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
| 98 | RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FULL-TIME LABORER POSITIONS (PUBLIC WORKS) | Purtell/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
| 99 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SANITARY DISTRICT NO.1 FOR SLUDGE TREATMENT/DISPOSAL | Wilson/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 97 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET-CHIPS (CONSOLIDATED HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) FUNDS (PUBLIC WORKS)
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WHEREAS, the final allocation of State Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funds has been clarified; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to adjust the County Road Fund to reflect increased revenues and appropriations.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| D-12-3-3501 | Consolidated Highway Aid | $2,343,661.16 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| D-12-4-9900-00.9950 | Interfund Transfer- Captial Project Fund | $2,343,661.16 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
Amend the 2022 Operating Budget to adjust for an increase in CHIPS Funds so they can be spent in 2022
II. Justification:
The final state allocation of CHIPS Funds is now knows
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
| Budgeted "CHIPS" funds | $2,995,992.00 |
| Actual Funds Received | $2,996,137.35 |
| Difference (Increase) | $145.35 |
| 2021 Rollover 2022 "CHIPS" | $938,887.63 |
| 2022 PAVE NY | $828,631.94 |
| 2022 Extreme Winter Recovery | $575,996.24 |
| Plus the difference between 2022 budgeted and actual | $145.35 |
| Total to be increased (Interfund Transfer-Capital Project Fund | $2,343,661.16 |
Funding is a 100% reimbursable program
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 98 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FULL-TIME LABORER POSITIONS (PUBLIC WORKS)
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining 393 miles of county roads; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Department of Public Works requests that due to the needs of the department, the position of full-time Laborer, be established; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Department of Public Works has met with the Personnel Officer and confirmed that title of Laborer exists as a non-competitive title in the CSEA Bargaining unit, established in Grade A with base salary for 2022 of $30,892 ; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 56 of 2020 established four (4) part-time laborer (Temporary) positions; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention to eliminate two (2) of the four (4) part-time Laborers to help offset the cost of its full-time equivalent.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature establishes the positions of full-time Laborer with a base salary of $30,892 CSEA Grade A.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution establishing full-time Laborer position.
II. Justification:
Recruitment for part-time laborers has proven to be difficult. Establishing a full-time laborer position has a better chance to be filled.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to section 2.04 (b) of the Montgomery County Charter the Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Funds for this positon already exist within the bulk full-time employee line.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 99 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SANITARY DISTRICT NO.1 FOR SLUDGE TREATMENT/DISPOSAL
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County through the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 operates a wastewater treatment plant that generates digested sludge which requires treatment/disposal; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie is the owner and operator of wastewater treatment facilities which can be used to treat/dispose of said sludge; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County and the Village of Canajoharie are municipal corporations; and
WHEREAS, the Sludge Disposal Agreement is expected to benefit Montgomery County and the Village of Canajoharie; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 Board of Directors approves of said Sludge Disposal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie has approved the Sludge Disposal Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following the review and approval of the County Attorney, to execute the Sludge Agreement, which is an intermunicipal agreement for sludge treatment/disposal with the Village of Canajoharie at a cost of $0.05 per gallon terminating May 31, 2022.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizing the County Executive to execute an intermunicipal agreement between the Village of Canajoharie Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 for sludge treatment/disposal.
II. Justification:
The Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 generates sludge which requires treatment/disposal. The Village of Canajoharie operates a wastewater treatment plant that is capable of treating said sludge at a small cost saving to the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to General Municipal Law 119-o, municipal corporations have the power to enter into agreements for the performance among themselves or one for the other respective functions, powers, and duties on a cooperative basis. These agreements must be entered into by a majority voting strength of its governing body.
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to enter into contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
A savings of about $5,000.00 has been realized over the past two years.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |