RESOLUTION NO. 207 of 2024 DATED: August 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the current policy is outdated and revisions are required; and

WHEREAS, the revised policy will allow for uniform application of the rules contained within; and

WHEREAS, this policy provides clear and concise guidance to County employees for vehicle use and mileage reimbursement. 

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby adopts the Montgomery County Vehicle Use and Mileage Reimbursement Policy as attached hereto.

MOTION TO TABLE by Legislator Headwell, Jr., seconded by Legislator Kelly, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen and VACANT were absent. (8/28/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 222 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, New York State Department of State (DOS) awarded Montgomery County with a grant for a Brownfield Opportunity Area Plan; and

WHEREAS, the County was awarded a grant in the amount of $100,350 from DOS to inventory, characterize, assess, and complete a planning and community involvement process related to brownfield revitalization in the Villages of Fort Plain and Nelliston; and

RESOLVED, the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign any documents associated with said grant funds and project, upon review and approval of the County Attorney; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development & Planning are hereby authorized to administer said grant on behalf of Montgomery County; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 223 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County has developed a Local Solid Waste Management Plan to satisfy the requirements of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC); and

WHEREAS, the NYSDEC has directed the Montgomery County Legislature to hold a public hearing for comments on the draft final plan; and

RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the Local Solid Waste Management Plan grant to be held at 5:55 pm, on October 22, 2024, in the Chambers of the County Legislature, County Office Building, Fonda, New York.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 224 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, communication costs have increased and we are working to upgrade IT infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, there are available funds in the 2024 Data Processing budget to cover these costs

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating budget as follows

Transfer from:

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RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislative District 9  VACANT.(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 225 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the County has implemented a building plan at 1 Venner Road to occupy all Health & Human Services Employees; and

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 98 of 2024, authorized for funding of beginning stage of Phase II; and

WHEREAS, on Thursday, June 27, 2024, construction documents were released for prime bids and said bids were received and read aloud on Thursday July 25, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works recommends, along with the architect for the project, whose Recommendation Letter of Award is incorporated herein, prime contracts be awarded to lowest responsible responsive bidders.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby awards General Construction Contract to West Winds General Construction of Pattersonville, New York, in an amount not to exceed $2,366,300.00.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby awards Plumbing Contract to Tri-Valley Plumbing and Heating, Inc., of Schenectady, New York, in the amount not to exceed $227,400.00.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby awards Electrical Contracr to A. Treffeisen & Sons LLC of Oneonta, New York, in the amount not to exceed $448,300.00.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby awards Mechanical Contract to RMB Mechanical of Schenectady, New York, in the amount not to exceed $559,500.00.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby awards Fire Protection Contract to Condor Fire Sprinkler of Schenectady, New York, in the amount not to exceed $130,700.00.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is authorized and directed to sign contracts.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Headwell, Jr. voted Nay. Legislative District 9 VACANT(9/25/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 226 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works is accountable for maintaining road striping on county highways; and

WHEREAS, due to the amount of striping required to maintain highways properly and for the safety of motorists, there is a shortage of funds to complete what is necessary in the 2024 Budget.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislative District 9 VACANT(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 227 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Sanitary District No 1 is in need of a new lawnmower ; and

WHEREAS, there is a rebate for a Stihl Zero-Turn lawnmower in the amount of $2,000 that expires on 9/30/2024

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby is authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8).  Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 228 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services has received notice there is additional funding due from the Office of Mental Health (OMH) due to increase in funds as outlined with State Aid Letter for 2.84% COLA applied to some programs; and

WHEREAS, the funds provided by 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 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8).  Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 229 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, by Resolution 153 of 2024, the Department of Public Works held the County's Annual Surplus Equipment Auction, raising $61,024.50 in revenues; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution 184 of 2024, it was established that $10,800.00 of that revenue was to be placed in revenue line A-18-3-2665 for the Department of Social Services after the sale of two vehicles; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services would like to use this money to assist with the purchase of a new vehicle for transporting clients and staff, in addition to ARPA funding received; and be it

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUE (Previously done in Resolution 184 of 2024)

INCREASE APPROPRIATION

Resolution passed with (8) ayes.  Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 230 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Social Services districts may provide, and require applicants for and recipients of public assistance to participate in a variety of activities that include work experience in the public or non-profit sector; and

WHEREAS, a state or federal government institution, a municipality, a public agency, or a public or private non-profit entity desiring to provide work experience for recipients of public assistance under an agreement complying with provisions of law and regulations is defined as a "Sponsor"; and

WHEREAS, the City of Amsterdam is desirous of continuing their status as a Sponsor for Montgomery County DSS's Work Experience Program; and, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign a contract with the City of Amsterdam to provide work experience for recipients of public assistance for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8).  Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/25/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 231 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, each year Social Services Districts receive administrative funds to support Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) operations; and

WHEREAS, part of that funding includes Infrastructure Administrative funds that are available to States under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) as supplemental funding; and

WHEREAS, acceptable uses of the Infrastructure administrative funds include but are not limited to equipment purchases to aid in the administration of HEAP; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has been allocated $3,992 for the above mentioned funds; and

WHEREAS, the funds allocated to the department must be obligated by September 30, 2024; and be it

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUE

INCREASE APPROPRIATION

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8).  Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 232 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services is required to sign authorizations for services on a daily basis; and

WHEREAS, the Department is requesting authorization to renew the contract with VenTek, Inc. for their electronic application that assists in the tracking of case reviews and electronic approval/signature program, which eliminates the printing and manual signing of the LDSS-3209 authorization; and

WHEREAS, the agreement is for the term of 3 years from November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027; and

RESOLVED, this contract is for a support/maintenance fee of $2,665.00 annually, totaling $7,995.00 for the three-year term.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is authorized to execute the agreement with VenTek, Inc. for the contract period of 3 years in the amount of $2,665.00 annually, $7,995.00 total.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8).  Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 233 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, per resolution 21 of 2023, the Department of Social Services had received federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act: Grants to Enhance Adult Protective Services administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL); and

WHEREAS, per resolution 170 of 2024, the department had requested and been approved for additional funding administered by OCFS in the amount of $25,000, in one-time funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Grant #2; and

WHEREAS, resolution 188 of 2024 authorized the amendment of the 2024 Operating Budget to place all ARPA funds received into DSS's Motor Vehicle Equipment line after determining from a list of allowable identified expenditures that our Adult Protective Unit is in need of an additional vehicle to transport clients and staff; and

WHEREAS, the department has made a further request to OCFS and has been granted an additional $20,000 through ARPA funding to cover the remaining cost of the vehicle; and 

WHEREAS, all funds allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act: Grants to Enhance Adult Protective Services must be used by September, 30, 2024; and.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the acceptance of the additional $20,000 American Rescue Plan Act funding.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES:

A-6-3-4089-00           Federal Aid, Other            $20,000

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A-18-6010-00.2230    Motor Vehicle Equipment   $20,000

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8).Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 234 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services continues to see an increase in need for various services, such as the Child Care (Physically Handicapped Children) Program; and

WHEREAS, the department requires additional funding for the remainder of the year for the above mentioned program; and

WHEREAS, the programs that come out of the State Training School line have cost less than anticipated this year; and

WHEREAS, the department requests transferring funds from the State Training School line in the 2024 budget to cover the costs in the Physically Handicapped Children's Main Program.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

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RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8).  Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/25/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 235 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County received American Rescue Plan funds; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 264 of 2022 granted $72,000 to the Fort Plain Senior Center for a new roof; and

WHEREAS, the Fort Plain Senior Center has identified a different project it would like to use the funding for that does not require as much money.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature amends Resolution 264 of 2022 by replacing $72,000 with $45,000 throughout the resolution in its entirety and by replacing "kitchen renovations" with "flooring and roofing for the whole facility and an industrial kitchen sink" throughout the resolution in its entirety.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8).  Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 236 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution 197 of 2023 authorized entering into a contract with Westlaw; and 

WHEREAS, this contract is subscriber based and another user has been added; and 

WHEREAS, the cost of this contract is shared between the Department of Social Services and the Department of Law.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Resolution 197 of 2023 is amended to allow a cost not to exceed $10,000 a year. 

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8).  Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 237 of 2024 DATED: September 11, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS,  Resolution 165 of 2024 adopted the budget guidelines for the 2024 Operating Budget and set a meeting schedule; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature wishes to add budget workshop dates in order to meet with departments within the County.

RESOLVED,  that the Legislature shall hold budget workshops on October 15, 2024, October 16, 2024 and October 17, 2024 at 5:30 pm in the Legislative Chambers at 64 Broadway, Fonda NY. 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature shall give notice of these budget workshops. 

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Kelly, seconded by Legislator Headwell, Jr., passed with Aye(7). Legislator Pepe voted Nay.Legislative District 9 VACANT.

Amended to read  that the Legislature shall hold October15,2024 Committee meeting at 5:30 pm followed by budget workshop  at 5:31 pm. Budget workshops on  October 16, 2024 and October 17, 2024 at 5:30 pm in the Legislative Chambers at 64 Broadway, Fonda NY. (9/24/2024)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislative District 9 VACANT(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 238 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 2.02 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the County Auditor, and there being no objection to any of the claims by any committee or Board member, shall move that the claims as audited are approved and presented to the Board for approval of payment; and

WHEREAS, the County Auditor has audited claims for the period of August 27, 2024, through September 17, 2024 and the County Auditor recommends the payment of the claims as attached hereto in the "Abstract of Audited Claims".

RESOLVED, after examination and review of the claims by the County Auditor, the claims are audited and attached hereto, are hereby approved for payment by the Montgomery County Legislature

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislative District 9 VACANT.(9/24/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 239 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Department of Social Services is required to conduct at least one public hearing during the development of and prior to the submission of the 2024-2029 Children and Family Services Plan; and

WHEREAS, the goal of the public hearing is to inform the community of the services available in the county and how they can be accessed as well as to allow the public to raise issues and offer ways to improve the delivery and provision of services in the county; and

WHEREAS, the plan is due for submission to the Office of Children and Family Services on November 1, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the plan cannot be submitted until 15 days after the public hearing; and

WHEREAS, the law requires that the public hearing be held after a 15 day notice is provided in a newpaper of general circulation in the county; and

WHEREAS, the notice of the public hering must be provided by October 1,2024 so that the hearing can be conducted on October 16th, 2024.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the Children and Family Services  Plan to be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Department of Social Services building at 1 Venner Rd, Amsterdam, N.Y., and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Clerk of the County Legislature hereby is directed to cause legal notice of said Public Hearing to be published according to law.

Motion made by Legislator Kelly, seconded by Legislator Headwell, Jr., passed with Aye(8). Legislative District 9 VACANT(9/25/2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. 240 of 2024 DATED: September 24, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) (P.L. 113-128) , the Counties of Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie entered into an agreement as described in WIOA to organize and implement activities pursuant to WIOA and in accordance with requirements established by the Governor of the State of New York (Governor) for purposes of implementing programs and services under WIOA; and

WHEREAS, the membership of the WDB shall be appointed by the Chief Local Elected Officials (CLEO); and

WHEREAS, each CLEO shall appoint an equal number of Workforce Development Board members; and

WHEREAS, there shall be four public sector and five private sector members appointed by each CLEO pursuant to the 2015 CLEO bylaws; and

WHEREAS,  all of the mandatory representatives listed under WIOA Section 107 will be represented; and

WHEREAS, those representatives include:

A majority who are owners, CEO's or COO's and respresent business with employment opportunities that include high quality work relevant training and development;

At least 20% of members represent labor organizations as set forth in WIO Section 107;

Representatives administering education and training activities including:

• Includes a representative providers administering adult education and literacy activities under title 2
• Representative of institutes of higher education; and

 Representative of government and local economic community development entities

• Must include a representative from the State Employment Service Office
• Must include a representative of programs under Title I of the Rehab act; and

WHEREAS,  the current board consists as follows:

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby confirms the following appointment and term of respresentatives to the Fulton, Montgomery and Schoharie Workforce Development Board  effective immediately:

Motion made by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Wilson, passed with Aye(8). Legislative District 9 VACANT(9/25/2024)

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