TO: | Health & Human Services Committee |
Martin P. Kelly, Chairman, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3 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, Commissioner of Social Services, Mental Health Director, Public Health Director, Media |
DATE: | 9/20/2024 |
RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Martin P. Kelly has called a meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee for 6:03 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 AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT - AMSTERDAM ANIMAL HOSPITAL - VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; RABIES SPECIMEN PREPARATION SERVICES (PUBLIC HEALTH)
3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS RABIES GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - (MENTAL HEALTH)
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 71 OF 2021 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH LINCOLN HALL AN OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES APPROVED FACILITY (SOCIAL SERVICES)
6. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 30 OF 2022 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH LINCOLN HALL AN OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES APPROVED FACILITY (SOCIAL SERVICES)
7. OTHER
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
100 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT - AMSTERDAM ANIMAL HOSPITAL - VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; RABIES SPECIMEN PREPARATION SERVICES (PUBLIC HEALTH) | Wilson/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
104 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS RABIES GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH) | Wilson/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
101 | RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - (MENTAL HEALTH) | Sweet/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
102 | RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 71 OF 2021 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH LINCOLN HALL AN OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES APPROVED FACILITY (SOCIAL SERVICES) | Wilson/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
103 | RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 30 OF 2022 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH LINCOLN HALL AN OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES APPROVED FACILITY (SOCIAL SERVICES) | Pepe/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 100 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT - AMSTERDAM ANIMAL HOSPITAL - VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; RABIES SPECIMEN PREPARATION SERVICES (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County Public Health is required by the New York State Department of Health, as described in Article 21, Title IV, Section 2145 of the Public Health law; and
WHEREAS, Amsterdam Animal Hospital has agreed to provide Professional Veteniary Services - to provide for Rabies Specimen Preparation Services; and
WHEREAS, the Public Health Director has recommended a 3 year contract with Amsterdam Animal Hospital beginning May 15, 2022 - May 15, 2025; and
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes acceptance of the Amsterdam Animal Hospital contract terms, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign any and all Veterinary Professional Services contract documents for the rates attached hereto and made a part hereof for a term of May 15, 2022- May 15, 2025.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH AMSTERDAM ANIMAL HOSPITAL - PROFESSIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES
II. Justification:
Article 21, Title IV, Section 2145 of Public Health Law mandates the County to provide and pay for Professional Veterinary Services for Rabies Specimen Preparation.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter it is the duty of the Legislators to review such contracts and agree to allow services in the County.
IV. Financial Impact:
Funds included in each years budget to cover professional veterinary services and reimburseable under Rabies Grant and NYSDOH Article 6 State Aid.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 104 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN NYS RABIES GRANT FUNDS (PUBLIC HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County Public Health is awarded the Rabies Program Grant annually; and
WHEREAS, the Rabies Program Grant funds are appropriated in the current Operating Budget.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes acceptance of the Rabies Program Grant Funds.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby is authorized and directed to sign any and all Rabies Program Grant contract documents at the rate of $8,893 per year for the contract period April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
Funds will be accepted as per the annual Rabies Grant via NYS DOH.
II. Justification:
Funds will be used in order to be reimbursed for services rendered.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the authority to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
No financial impact tot he general fund as the State revenue will offset costs of the program. Total Contract amount - $26,679.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 101 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - (MENTAL HEALTH)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services has determined there is additional funding due from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH) due to increases in funds as outlined via State Aid Letters; and
WHEREAS, funds provided by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH) can only be passed to the not-for-profit organizations that provided services in Montgomery County with proper budget authorization.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2022 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-17-3-3472 | Special Health Program OASAS | $77,579.00 |
A-17-3-3490 | Mental Health | $68,608.00 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-17-4-4230.00.4555 | Drug Abuse Prevention | $44,178.00 |
A-17-4-4250.00.4565 | Community Support System | $33,401.00 |
A-17-4-4320.00.4565 | Community Support System | $68,608.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
To accept pass through funding as per NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and Offices of Mental Health (OMH)
II. Justification:
To accept and utilize funds through the grant funding end date of December 31, 2022.
III. Legislative Impact:
Purusant to Article 2 of the Charter of the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Budget neutral, no impact on General Fund.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 102 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 71 OF 2021 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH LINCOLN HALL AN OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES APPROVED FACILITY (SOCIAL SERVICES)
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WHEREAS, New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requires counties to enter into contract with state approved child care facilities that provide services to our foster care, and/or behavioral children; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 71 of 2021 authorized the County Executive to enter into contracts with OCFS approved facilities; and
WHEREAS, there is an additional facility that the Department would like to add to the list of approved facilities;
RESOLVED, the first Resolved clause of Resolution 71 of 2021 that lists the facilities that are used in Montgomery County shall be amended to include:
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
Amend Resolution 71 of 2021 to include an additional facility for Foster Care thus Authorizing the County Executive to sign the state approved child care facility agreement.
II. Justification:
The Department is mandated to contract with state approved agencies to provide services to children in foster care
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has authority to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
Foster Care funding is currently budgeted.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 103 of 2022 DATED: May 24, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 30 OF 2022 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH LINCOLN HALL AN OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES APPROVED FACILITY (SOCIAL SERVICES)
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WHEREAS, Resolution 30 of 2022 authorized the County Executive to enter into contracts with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) whom require counties to enter into agreements with state approved child care facilities that provide services to our foster care and/or behavioral children; and
WHEREAS, there is an additional facility that the Department is desirous of contracting with; and
RESOLVED, the Resolution 30 of 2022 shall be amended to include the following facility to be used in Montgomery County:
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (5/24/2022)
I. Nature of Request:
Amend Resolution 30 of 2022 to include an additional facility for Foster Care thus Authorizing the County Executive to sign the state approved child care facility agreement.
II. Justification:
The Department is mandated to contract with state approved agencies to provide services to children in foster care.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has authority to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
Foster Care funding is currently budgeted.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |