Chairman Daniel P. Wilson has called a meeting of the Physical Services Committee for 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, Septemer 20, 2022 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York.  

This meeting is in person, however, members of the public may participate by calling 1-571-317-3122, Access Code 245-307-141. 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 (DATA PROCESSING)

3.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER WITH MAZONE PLUMBING AND HEATING, INC., PLUMBING CONTRACTOR FOR VENNER ROAD PROJECT (PUBLIC WORKS)

4.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR LEACHATE DISPOSAL WITH THE CITY OF AMSTERDAM (PUBLIC WORKS)

5.  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT (PUBLIC WORKS)

6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER WITH WEST WINDS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACTOR, FOR VENNER ROAD PROJECT (PUBLIC WORKS)

7.  OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 0 of 2022 DATED: September 27, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, due to severe increases in supplies and fuel prices and costs of communication and technology equipment of 2022 funds have been depleted and appropriations need to be increased to operate through the end of this budget year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Treasurer is directed to amend the 2022 Budget as follows:

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RESOLUTION NO. 199 of 2022 DATED: September 27, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, by Resolution 69 of 2022, Montgomery County entered into an agreement with Mazone Plumbing and Heating, Inc., Plumbing Contractor, for plumbing renovation services at 1 Venner Road, Amsterdam, New York, for relocation of Health and Human Services offices; and

WHEREAS, due to circumstances out of the control of the contractor and Montgomery County, new plumbing service lines were needed to be installed to service bathrooms in the facility, which were not part of the original contract; and

WHEREAS, Mazone Plumbing and Heating, Inc., Plumbing Contractor for the project's contract needs to be increased by $10,887.77 to cover unforseen plumbing issues within the facility.

RESOLVED, Change Order #1 with Mazone Plumbing and Heating, Inc., Plumbing Contractor- contract is approved as follows:

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized to sign amendment to contract upon review and approval of the County Attorney.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (9/27/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 200 of 2022 DATED: September 27, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has entered into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Schoharie and Otsego Counties for the purpose of landfill management; andWHEREAS, said agreement calls for Montgomery County to provide post closure services and bill the other counties; and

WHEREAS, the leachate generated by the landfills needs to be treated at a sewage plant, and the City of Amsterdam operates such plant; and

WHEREAS, the City of Amsterdam currently accepts the leachate generated by the landfills; and

WHEREAS, the current contract with the City of Amsterdam which sets forth the terms and provisions for the acceptance of the leachate generated by the landfills for treatement (hereinafter referred to as the "Leachate Agreement") has expired; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County and the City of Amsterdam are municipal corporations; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County and the City of Amsterdam will both benefit from the Leachate Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval of the County Attorney, to sign the Leachate Agreement, which is an intermunicipal agreement for leachate disposal, with the City of Amsterdam for a term of three years at the rate of .04 cents per gallon.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (9/27/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 201 of 2022 DATED: September 27, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works along with the Sheriff's Department have under gone a review and determined that certain equipment is surplus and no longer needed for departmental use; and

RESOLVED, that the following items are authorized to be sold on auction to the highest bidder without further action needed by the Montgomery County Legislature:

1. 2010 Chevrolet Bus Vin# 1GBG5V1989F411168

2. 2010 Chevrolet Bus Vin# 1GBG5V1979F411095

3. 2012 Ford Fusion Vin# 3FAHPDHGDCR305332

4. Miscellaneous Culvert Pipe

5. Miscellaneous Scaffolding & Forms

6. Miscellaneous Chainsaws & Equipment

7. Miscellaneous Parts No Longer Needed

8. Storage Trailer

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (9/27/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 202 of 2022 DATED: September 27, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, by Resolution 69 of 2022, Montgomery County entered into an agreement with West Winds General Construction, for renovation services at 1 Venner Road, Amsterdam, New York, for relocation of the Health and Human Services offices; and

WHEREAS, due to circumstances out of the control of the contractor and Montgomery County, new plumbing service lines are needed to be installed in the facility, and excavation is required, which was not part of the original contract; and

WHEREAS, West Winds General Construction, Contractor for the project's general constuction contract needs to be increased by $53,725.00 to cover unforseen plumbing issues within the facility.

RESOLVED, Change Order #1 with West Winds General Construction, Contractor- contract is approved as follows:

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized to sign amendment to contract upon review and approval of the County Attorney.   

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (9/27/2022)

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