2014 State of the County
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20142014 STATESTATE OFOF THETHE COUNTYCOUNTY Livingston County Government 6 Court Street, Room 302 Geneseo, NY 14454 WWW.LIVINGSTONCOUNTY.US LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Livingston County Government Center 6 Court Street, Room 302 Geneseo, New York 14454 (585) 243-7030 (585) 243-7045 Fax e-mail: [email protected] www.livingstoncounty.us Eric R. Gott Chairman of the Board Michele R. Rees Clerk of the Board STATE OF THE COUNTY JANUARY 22, 2014 Dear Citizens of Livingston County, On behalf of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors, it is my pleasure to present the 2014 State of the County. As I begin my first year as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, I am determined to continue the work in providing quality services to our residents. In 2013, we saw high occupancy rates at the CNR, a successful redesign of the county website, the completion of the renovation of Building 3 and the finalization of contracts with our unions, to name just a few. County Administrator Ian M. Coyle presented a $148.9 million, balanced budget for 2014 - a budget that allows county government to provide "full life cycle" services through a variety of first-rate programs and departments. I am looking forward to working closely with our County departments. I want to thank our Department Heads, staff and volunteers for their continued commitment to Livingston C aunty re idents. Eric R. Gott Chairman of the Board SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL RECOGNITIONS Several County departments and individual employees were recognized in 2013 for their exceptional service: Awards & Recognitions The Youth Board and Board of Supervisors recognized 98 recipients for the Teen Recognition Award. The Workforce Investment Board honored Arkema Chemical as the Livingston County Employer of the Year. Frank Hollister was awarded the American Legion Department of New York Service Officer of the Year 2013 Livingston County's Wildcat Road Bridge Replacement Project in the Town of Mt. Morris received two awards. (The project was funded with 80% Federal, 15% NYS and 5% County monies. C&S Engineers performed the Engineering/Design services, and Ramsey Constructors of Lakeville was the construction contractor.) The project received an award from the Genesee Valley Branch (New York Chapter) of the American Public Works Association (APWA). The bridge was named "Structures Project of the Year" in the Rural Community category. (BOS Chairman James Merrick, Public Services Committee Chairman Gerald Deming and Highway Superintendent Don Higgins accepted the award on behalf of Livingston County.) The project also received the "Platinum Award for Engineering Excellence" from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York. The Livingston County Department of Health is one of 11 public health departments in the nation, and the only one in New York State to receive newly established national public health department accreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Livingston County has been ranked the healthiest county in New York State! Livingston County moved up from 5th place in 2012 according to the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, a project of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Sheriff York was awarded the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute Grover Cleveland Award. It is given to a Sheriff who has been uncompromising in their commitment, dedication and fulfillment of the Office of Sheriff. The October 2012 report from the State Comptroller’s Office ranked obesity trends for Livingston County 7th and 10th graders as the lowest in New York State. Data was compiled based on obesity data given from school districts in New York State since 2008. Collaborative efforts from numerous community agencies led to the accomplishment. The Livingston County Department of Health was honored at the 2013 annual conference of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), a body of peers, for developing and implementing a program that demonstrates exemplary and replicable qualities in response to a local public health need. Main Streets Go Blue was one of 38 public health programs developed by a local health department selected from across the nation to receive NACCHO’s Model Practice Award. Retirement Recognitions included: County Treasurer Carolyn Taylor – 26 years of service; Clerk of the Board Virginia Amico – 23 years of service; Sheriff John M. York – 44 years of service; Chairman of the Board of Supervisors/Groveland Town Supervisor James R. Merrick – 22 years of service; Ossian Town Supervisor Domenick Martello – 12 years of service. Geneseo Town Supervisor Will Wadsworth completed the Pelletier Institute orientation program through NYSAC and Cornell University. Two Adult Protective Caseworkers, Deb Ross and Rene Dietz, received a Certificate of Recognition For Excellence in Providing Adult Services from the Office of Children and Family Services. Three paramedics achieved nationally recognized Critical Care Paramedic Certification. County Administrator, Ian Coyle was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Northeast Conference on Public Administration. The County employees donated over $38,000 to the United Way County Employee Campaign. 2 HUMAN SERVICES Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation No direct tax levy received in 2011, 2012, 2013, none budgeted for 2014. CNR occupancy averaged 98.78% through December 31, 2013. This occupancy level is the highest in the 8- year history of the CNR’s operation. Adult Day Health Care Program revenues will exceed $400,000 in 2013 for the first time ever and registrant occupancy is at an all time high. Medicare Days in 2013 were at a record level. Private Pay Days in 2013 are projected to be approximately 500 more than achieved in 2012. CNR fund balance was approximately $1,000,000 at EOY 2013 better than December 31, 2012. Department of Health According to data gleaned from a Health Education survey conducted by the Department, 55% of respondents feel that the County SHAPE wellness initiative has helped them eat healthier. Five Blue Green Algae Blooms were identified on Conesus Lake. Education efforts were made to the residents and officials. Camp Stella Maris beach was shut down with LCDOH assistance. The Livingston County Department of Health was awarded a grant for the Maternal Child Health Initiative for $678,000 to address vulnerable populations at a reproductive age. The Livingston County Department of Health, Genesee Valley Health Partnership, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, Genesee Region Public Health Association and Monroe Plan for Medical Care, Five Star Bank of Mt. Morris and Noyes Health sponsored the 15th Annual Taste of Livingston County. Twenty five local restaurants created heart healthy dishes for 460 guests to sample. Mental Health Significantly increased overall client satisfaction in the clinic and case management programs since 2012. Fully implemented the Health Home Care Management model within the adult care management team, which replaces traditional Intensive and Supportive Case Management services and allows for broader, more flexible service delivery. Embracing new technology across multiple LCMHS teams and programs, including mobile work spaces for care managers and electronic prescriptions in our outpatient clinic. Promoted and sponsoring suicide prevention and awareness activities as part of the Social and Emotional Wellness subcommittee in support of the Community Health Improvement Plan as well as our 2014 Local Services Plan for Mental Hygiene Services. Implementing an electronic prescription system in November 2013 that will result in improved prescription accuracy, eliminate significant staff time required to address questions about hand written prescriptions, and further movement towards 100% electronic medical records. Offered group treatment in clinic for the first time since March of 2012. Group treatment is an essential therapeutic option that can produce positive outcomes on its own or act as a complement to individual therapy. We anticipate regular group offerings throughout 2014, including those focusing on Anger Management, Trauma, and Co-Occurring Disorders. 3 Recognized Mental Health Month in May 2013 by sponsoring a Traveling Art Exhibit featuring artwork of individuals accessing mental health services. The display was featured in six locations around the county throughout May and June and was championed by Debbie Murtha, MSEd, LMHC. Maintained high marks during an annual review of child and youth services by the New York State Office of Mental Health. Increased collaboration with Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse of Livingston County to provide better access to services at both agencies. Office for the Aging Transition to the renovated office space located in Building 3 has been completed successfully. Here residents can receive services in a setting that provides dignity and privacy. January 1, 2014 will be our first anniversary in this space. 729 Homebound seniors received 57,915 hot nutritious noon time meals 287 seniors attended the Congregate meal sites in Avon, Mt. Morris and Dansville and received 18,048 hot nutritious noon time meals The Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition Program is recognized as Foodlink Food Pantry site and as such has delivered over 1,000 bags of shelf stable food to homebound seniors in need. The Health Insurance Information and Assistance Program provided assistance to 405 different