Chairman Daniel P. Wilson has called a meeting of the Physical Services Committee for 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 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 1-669-224-3412, Access Code 943-317-589. 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 CONTRACT FOR ROAD WIDENING PROJECT-LEPPER ROAD, TOWN OF AMSTERDAM (PUBLIC WORKS)

3.  RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET - TRUCK REPAIRS (PUBLIC WORKS)

4.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR CEMETERY DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BIN 3310200 (PUBLIC WORKS)

5.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES-SHARED SERVICES FACILITY (PUBLIC WORKS)

6.  RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET-CHIPS (CONSOLIDATED HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) FUNDS (PUBLIC WORKS)

7.  OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 132 of 2022 DATED: June 28, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, in 2019, the Department of Public Works initiated a drainage and road widening study of County Route 20, Lepper Road, in the Town of Amsterdam; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 296 of 2019 contained services for design of drainage and roadway improvements; and

WHEREAS, design was completed and project was released for bid and bids were opened on May 20, 2022, with the following results:

WHEREAS, GPI Engineering has reviewed all bids and has recommended the project be awarded to R & B Construction of Amsterdam, New York, for an amount not to exceed $580,070.07; recommendation letter attached.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to sign the contract with R & B Construction, 1094 Bullshead Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010, for an amount not to exceed $580,070.07.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Sweet and Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislators Pepe and VACANT were absent. (6/28/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 133 of 2022 DATED: June 28, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, DPW truck #56 was damaged in an accident on September 17, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the county received insurance recovery funds for the repair in 2021; and

WHEREAS, the truck wasn't repaired until now in 2022 and funds need to be moved into the new year.

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Pepe and VACANT were absent. (6/28/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 135 of 2022 DATED: June 28, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, funding for Cemetery Drive Bridge Replacement ("The Project") was funded for by resolution 86 of 2019; and

WHEREAS, the approval of Resolution 87 of 2019 accepted a Federal and State "Bridge NY" Program Aid for project funding in the amount of $2,002,451.00, of which 95% is Federal and State funded with a 5% local share; and

WHEREAS, the federal process for Engineering Procurement was approved by Resolution 97 of 2019, and design of structure is complete and approved by NYS Department of Transportation, and bid letting was approved also by NYS Department of Transportation; and

WHEREAS, bids were received for Project on May 10, 2022, opened and read aloud with the following contractors bidding in order from lowest most reasonable responsive bidder to highest:

WHEREAS, Bette & Cring, LLC, of Latham, New York, was the lowest responsible responsive bidder at $1,139,455.00, which is within the budget of the project, and the project engineer has reommended the services of said firm.  "Recommendation letter attached"

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to enter into an agreement with Bette & Cring, LLC for an amount not to exceed $1,139,455.00.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Pepe and VACANT were absent. (6/28/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 134 of 2022 DATED: June 28, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution 205 of 2020 authorized the County Executive to sign agreements for construction services at the new Shared Services Facility; and

WHEREAS, amendment #1 extended the timeframe of the contracts due to COVID; and

WHEREAS, due to unforseen construction and material delays due to COVID, the project has been delayed ten months behind schedule and increases are expected; and

WHEREAS, an amendment to construction contracts is necessary for time and material to complete the project; and

WHEREAS, American Rescue Plan Funds will be used to cover this overage.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to sign amendments to contracts upon review and approval of the County Attorney as follows:

1.  MLB Construction Services, LLC - General Construction:

  2.  Poestler & Jaeckle Corp. -  Mechanical Services:

  3.  Upstate Companies, LLC - Electrical Contract

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislators Pepe and VACANT were absent. (6/28/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 136 of 2022 DATED: June 28, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has initiated a new Highway Program "Pave Our Potholes", which has increased the County's share of revenue for highways; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to adjust the County Road Fund to reflect omcreased revenues and appropriations.

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

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Pepe and VACANT were absent. (6/28/2022)

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