TO: | Personnel Committee |
Robert Headwell, Jr., Chairman, Legislator, District 4 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Herbert T. Allen, Legislator, District 3 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 Chad J. Majewski, Legislator, District 6 Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7 Maria Kowalczyk, Legislator, District 8 Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9 | |
FROM: | Patricia J. Beck, Clerk of the Legislature |
CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer |
DATE: | 5/8/2024 |
RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chair Robert Headwell, Jr. has called a meeting of the Personnel Committee for 6:04 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in the Legislative Chambers, Montgomery County Office Bldg, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY.
Minutes of the meeting will be 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 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRYING OVER AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR PROJECTS APPROVED IN THE 2022 BUDGET YEAR (PERSONNEL)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - MANDATED SALARY INCREASE (PERSONNEL)
4. OTHER
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
106 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRYING OVER AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR PROJECTS APPROVED IN THE 2022 BUDGET YEAR (PERSONNEL) | Wilson/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
107 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - MANDATED SALARY INCREASE (PERSONNEL) | Majewski/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
108 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH ANTHEM FOR THE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN (PERSONNEL) | Pepe/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 106 of 2024 DATED: March 26, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRYING OVER AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR PROJECTS APPROVED IN THE 2022 BUDGET YEAR (PERSONNEL)
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WHEREAS, Pursuant to resolutions 215 & 283 of 2022 and 69 & 71 of 2023 authorized the use of American Rescue Plan funds for the purpose of assisting County departments, municpalities and local non-profit organizations with specific needs or improvements on particular projects designated as an allowable use of American Rescue Plan funds, and
WHEREAS, said funds were not totally expended as of December 31, 2023 and were encumbered; and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer determined that it is necessary to remove the funds from the encumbarance and place in the 2024 operating budget to fund said projects.
RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE:
A-06-3-4089-00 Federal Aid - ARPA 86,033
INCREASE:
A-10-4-1430-00-4409 | Furniture | $27,864 |
A-10-4-1430-00-4421 | Property Lease Repair |
$58,169 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (3/26/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizing amendment to 2024 budget to carry over unexpended ARPA funding
II. Justification:
Funds need to be included in 2024 budget and removed from fiscal closing for expenditures to take place
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has power to make appropriations
IV. Financial Impact:
Funds for appropriations are derived from the ARPA funding already received
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 107 of 2024 DATED: March 26, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - MANDATED SALARY INCREASE (PERSONNEL)
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WHEREAS, Under Judiciary Law §183-1 the District Attorney Salary is tied to the NYS Supreme Court Justice salary; and
WHEREAS, the NYS Supreme Court Justice salary is set to increase to $232,600.00 April 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney's current salary is $210,900 is required to be change to $232,600.00, effective April 1, 2024.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE: | ||
A599 | Appropriated Fund Balance | $24,212 |
INCREASE: | ||
A-25-4-1165-00-.1100 (965) | District Attorney | $24,212 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Kelly voted Nay. (3/26/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
To amend the 2024 Operating Budget for the mandated salary increase for the District Attorney.
II. Justification:
Under Judiciary Law §183-1 the full time District Attorney Salary is tied to the NYS Supreme Court Justice salary.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
The additional funds in the amount of $24,211.41, to come from the County Fund Balance.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 108 of 2024 DATED: March 26, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH ANTHEM FOR THE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN (PERSONNEL)
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WHEREAS, in 2024, the Personnel Officer directed our Health Insurance Broker to market our retiree over 65 health insurance, as our Medicare eligible retiree population was facing significant member disruption due to contract negotiations between our current carrier and local providers including major hospitals and treatment centers in and around the Capital District; and
WHEREAS, negotiations between our current carrier and local providers have mostly ceased and the providers refuse to participate with or bill our carrier either in network or out of network causing the potential for significant harm to our retiree over 65 population; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the disruption, it has been recommended by the Personnel Officer that Montgomery County change carriers from Humana to Anthem specifically for our retiree over 65 population for health insurance only, (no prescription drugs); and
WHEREAS, although Humana provided excellent service to Montgomery County and its retiree's, the disruption is significant; and
WHEREAS, Anthem is matching and/or providing a better benefit then current plan design; and
WHEREAS, Anthem pricing is projected to be a $201,739 annual savings; and
RESOLVED, that the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, is authorized and directed to sign an agreement with Anthem for retiree over 65 health insurance only, (no prescription drugs) at a rate of $127.81 per member per month.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreement shall be effective June 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (3/26/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH ANTHEM FOR THE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN
II. Justification:
Montgomery County provides health insurance benefits to retirees who are age 65 and over. Further Negotiations between our current carrier and local providers have mostly ceased and the providers refuse to participate with or bill our carrier either in network or out of network causing significant harm to our retiree population.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Montgomery County Charter, the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to enter into contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
Cost savings to the County of $201,739.00.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |