St. Lawrence County Operations Committee

St. Lawrence County Operations Committee Board of Legislators Monday, April 13, 2015 Board Room 5:30 p.m.

Members Attending: Mr. LaPierre, Mr. Acres, Mr. Arquiett, Mr. Burke, Mr. Colbert, Mr. Dann, Mr. Denesha, Mr. Forsythe, Mr. Hooper, Mr. Lightfoot, Mr. Paquin, Mr. Perkins, Mr. Putman, Mr. Putney, and Mr. Timmerman

Others Attending: Ruth Doyle, Kelly Pearson, Steve Button, Kevin Felt, Paul Smith, Kevin Wells, Jason Pfotenhauer, Tim LePage, Mike Cunningham, Mike LeCuyer, Jennie Bacon, Tom Nichols and media representative: Sue Mende, Watertown Daily Times

1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Chair LaPierre called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Denesha moved to amend the agenda to include a resolution as 8A “Requesting the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles require that the Amish community install slow moving vehicle emblems on all means of transportation used on public roads and highways, seconded by Mr. Burke and Mr. Dann, carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

Mr. Arquette moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Mr. Lightfoot, and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mr. Paquin moved to approve the March 9th, seconded by Mr. Arquiett and Mr. Denesha, and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

3. SHERIFF – KEVIN WELLS

A. Authorization to fill a Correctional Officer Position in the Sheriff’s Office Correctional Division (Res) (Info) – Mr. Arquiett moved to forward this resolution to full Board, seconded by Mr. Burke and Mr. Denesha, and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

B. Authorization to fill a Deputy Sheriff Position in the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Division (Res) (Info) – Mr. Denesha moved to forward this resolution to full Board, seconded by Mr. Arquiett, Mr. Burke and Mr. Dann, and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

C. Authorizing the Chair to Sign a Contract with WPBS/WNPI for the Purpose of Maintaining an Antenna on the Tower in South Colton (Res) – Mr. Burke moved to forward this resolution to full Board, seconded by Mr. Lightfoot, and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

D. Modifying the 2015 Sheriff’s Office Budget for Overtime (Res) – Mr. Lightfoot moved to amend the resolution to change the word “reserve” to “appropriations” and to add a be it further resolved to state that the Treasurer move funds from the Equitable Sharing Fund to the General Fund, seconded by Mr. Arquiett.

Mr. Lightfoot withdrew his amendment, Mr. Arquiett withdrew his second.

Mr. Lightfoot moved to forward this resolution to full Board, seconded by Mr. Forsythe, and 1 carried unanimously with fifteen (15) yes votes.

4. PROBATION – TIM LEPAGE

A. Resolution Urging New York State to Fund Probation Departments One Hundred Percent (100%) for Costs Related to Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility to 18 Years of Age (Res) – Mr. Lightfoot moved to forward this resolution to full Board, seconded Mr. Denesha, Mr. Burke and Mr. Forsythe, and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

5. BOARD OF ELECTIONS – JENNIE BACON AND TOM NICHOLS

A. Honoring the New York State Election Commissioners Association for Celebrating its One Hundredth Anniversary (Res) – Mr. Denesha, seconded by Ms. Bell, and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

6. GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES – MIKE CUNNINGHAM

Mr. Paquin left the room at 6:30 p.m.

A. Authorizing a Request by the Canton Chamber of Commerce for use of Parking Lots at the County Complex (Res) – Mr. Dann moved to forward this resolution to full Board, seconded by Mr. Perkins and Mr. Putman, and carried by a voice vote with fourteen (14) yes votes and one (1) absent (Paquin).

B. Authorizing A NY Prize Community Microgrid Application Related to a Feasibility Assessment for Critical Facilities in Canton, New York and Authorizing the Chair to Sign a Letter of Support (Res) – Mr. Denesha moved to forward this resolution to full Board, seconded by Mr. Burke and Mr. Forsythe.

Mr. Paquin returned to the room at 6:33 p.m.

Motion carried by a voice vote with fourteen (14) yes votes and one (1) no vote (Acres).

7. PLANNING – JASON PFOTENHAUER

A. Setting a Date for a Public Hearing to Solicit Comments on the Administration of DHAP 20 by St. Lawrence County (Res) – Ms. Bell moved to forward this resolution to full Board, seconded by Mr. Arquiett, and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

B. Setting a Date for a Public Hearing to Solicit Comments on the Administration of North Country DHAP by St. Lawrence County (Res) – Mr. Arquiett moved to forward this resolution to full Board, seconded by Ms. Bell, carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

8. EMERGENCY SERVICES – MICHAEL LECUYER

A. Proclaiming May 2015 as Building Safety Month (Res) – Mr. Denesha, seconded by Ms. Bell and Mr. Perkins, and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

2 B. NYS Fireworks Sparkler Law (Info)

8A. LEGISLATOR LARRY DENESHA

A. Requesting the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles require that the Amish community install slow moving vehicle emblems on all means of transportation used on Public Roads and Highways – Mr. Denesha moved to forward this resolution to full Board, seconded by Mr. Forsythe, Mr. Perkins and Ms. Bell.

Mr. Forsythe recognized Mark Matthews. Mr. Denesha recognized Mr. Frank.

Motion carried by a voice vote with thirteen (13) yes votes and two (2) no votes (Dann and Acres).

9. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – RUTH DOYLE

Ms. Doyle said she received notice from the Governor’s office stating that there no longer needs to be a plan submitted to receive Tribal State Compact Funds.

The Board of Election will host local school districts to hold elections

The Budget Team will meet tomorrow.

Office for the Aging will hold a recognition ceremony for senior volunteers.

There are additional candidates being interviewed for the Public Defender Director position.

10. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Paquin asked the County Attorney to offer information on Ms. Bell’s appointment. Mr. Button said he has checked into the appointment, and Ms. Bell’s appointment is valid.

Mr. Forsythe moved to go into Executive Session at 7:17 p.m. to discuss litigation and appointments, seconded by Mr. Lightfoot, and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

11. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Forsythe moved to go to Open Session at 7:44 p.m., seconded by Mr. Paquin and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

12. ADJOURNMENT – Chair LaPierre moved to adjourn the April Operations Committee at 7:44 p.m., as there was no further business.