REGULAR SESSION FIRST DAY
Friday, February 7, 2014
The Board Chair called the Board to order, the roll was called and the following Representatives were found to be present:
Frazier, Clark, Quackenbush, Lentz, Lindberg, Rosenthal, Hulse, McCarty, Schwerd, Koutnik, Gelbsman, Rowinski.
Under Privilege of the Floor, Cindy Macomber, an Otsego County resident, taxpayer, and employee stated that 86% of the people employed by the county have been working without contracts, some for as long as four years going on five. She questioned why things do not happen faster, why union negotiations are not scheduled and do not move forward.
Ed Dawyot, Town of New Lisbon, stated that the county should apply for intervenor status relating to the power line being proposed. He said circuits for the new line should be put on the existing Marcy line. Mr. Dawyot further stated with regards to leaving MOSA, the county should build a resource recovery facility in the rail yards in the Town of Oneonta.
The minutes of January 2, 2014 were approved.
The following communications were read an ordered filed:
Thomas Redding, Secretary of Fire Advisory Board – Letter stating that it is time for the county to hire a full-time 911 Coordinator to oversee and run the new communications system.
Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority –Minutes of December 19, 2013 Board Meeting.
Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority – December 2013 Monthly Financial Information.
Otsego County Soil & Water Conservation District draft Board Minutes of December 20, 2013.
The following reports are on file with the Clerk of the Board:
Annual Reports of Revenues for the Year 2013 received from the following County departments: Department of Health, Weights & Measures, Otsego Manor, Sheriff, Personnel, Real Property Tax Service, District Attorney, Highway, Emergency Services, Board of Elections, County Clerk, Auditors-Central Telephone/Central Mail/Unallocated Insurance, Mental Health, Addiction Recovery Services, Intensive Case Management, Office for the Aging, Code Enforcement, Planning.
Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority – Monthly Operations Report for December 2013 daily records of Solid Waste Deliveries and itemized Statement of December 2013 Revenues.
Otsego County Soil & Water Conservation District & Otsego County Composting Pilot Project Report.
The reports of the Standing Committees were given and ordered filed.
The Board Chair declared a break.
The Board reconvened.
Representative Lindberg moved to dispense with the reading of all resolutions. Seconded, Koutnik. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,329; Absent: 898 – Powers, Stuligross. Motion carried.
Board Chair Clark asked if any representative wished to remove a resolution(s) from the consent agenda so it can be acted upon separately.
Board Chair Clark removed Resolution No. 67.
Board Chair Clark called for action on the consent agenda, excluding Resolution No. 67. Representative Lindberg moved to act upon the consent agenda, Resolution Nos. 63 through 66 and Nos. 68 through 92.
RESOLUTION NO. 63-20140207
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO CONTRACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAM CONTRACTED SERVICES
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board be and hereby is authorized to execute agreements with certain individuals and/or organizations to provide the following Depart ment of Health’s Early Intervention Program and Preschool Program Contracted Service s for the year 2014 at 2014 state approved contract rates:
Services Under Preschool Education Related Services (Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, etc.) Psychological Evaluations Social History Non-Physician Evaluation Physical Evaluations Itinerant Special Education Teacher Center Based Tuition 1:1 Aide w/in Center Based Child Assistant Transportation Parent Training
Services Under Early Intervention
Transportation Respite
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said agreements shall contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for the above agreements/services are included in th e 2014 Children with Special Needs – Education Budget (2960-A); Early Intervention Pr ogram Budget (4059-A), and the DOH – CWSN 3-5 Administration Budget (4060-A). R eimbursement includes Medicaid, third party insurance, then 49% from the NYS Depart ment of Health (EI) or 59.5% from the NYS Department of Education for direct service.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-20140207
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE CLINIC SERVICES
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, Section 2304(1) of the Public Health Law requires that each Board of Health of a Health District provide facilities for free diagnosis and treatment of persons suspected of being infected or who are infected with a sexually transmitted disease; and
WHEREAS, Family Planning of South Central NY and A.O. Fox Hospital are willing to provide these services for the County; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to enter into agreements with the aforementioned medical facilities for the provision of such services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to execute agreements with Family Planning of South Central NY, Oneonta, New York; and A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta, New York, to provide to the County the professional services necessary and required by Section 2304(1) of the Public Health Law regarding the diagnosis and treatment of persons suspected of being infected or actually infected with a sexually transmitted disease, for a period of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2014: and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contracts shall contain such other terms and conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these contracts is included in the 2014 Biologicals Budget (4074-A) at lines 4895 Medical Expenses and 4900 Contracts and is 100% state reimbursable.
RESOLUTION NO. 65-20140207
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FOR HIV COUNSELING AND TESTING
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, Section 2304(1) of the Public Health Law requires that each Board of Health of a Health District provide facilities for free counseling and testing of persons suspected of being infected or who are infected with HIV; and
WHEREAS, Family Planning of South Central NY and A.O. Fox Hospital are willing to provide these services for the County; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to enter into agreements with the aforementioned medical facilities for the provision of such services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to execute agreements with Family Planning of South Central NY, Oneonta, New York, and A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta, New York, to provide to the County the professional services necessary and required by Section 2304(1) of the Public Health Law regarding the counseling and testing of persons suspected of being infected or actually infected with HIV, for a period of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2014: and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contracts shall contain such other terms and conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these contracts is included in the 2014 Biologicals Budget (4074-A) at line 4900 Contracts and is 100% state reimbursable.
RESOLUTION NO. 66-20140207
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO CONTRACT FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES UNDER THE OTSEGO MANOR’S LONG TERM HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM (LTHHCP)
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, KOUTNIK
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board be and hereby is authorized to execute contracts with the following individuals and organizations to provide health care services under the Otsego Manor’s Long Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHCP) for terms beginning January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2014:
VENDOR NAME RATE Sally Tedesco – MSW $78.00 / visit - in service $30.00 / hr not to exceed 2 hours - meetings $30.00 / hr not to exceed 2 hours VNSNY (Visiting Nurse Services of New York) Choice - Skilled Nurse $145 / visit - Physical Therapist $ 120 / visit - Home Health Aide $28 / hour - Personal Care Aide $26 / hour - Occupational Therapist $120 / visit - Medical Social Worker $120 / visit - Registered Dietitian $140 / visit and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contracts shall contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for these contracts are included in the 2014 Infirmary – Enterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 4955 Long Term Care and are reimbursable as follows: Federal 50%, State 40%, and County 10%. RESOLUTION NO. 68-20140207
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH BASSETT MEDICAL CENTER
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services has determine d that the best interests of the patients of the Cooperstown area will be served by maint aining a satellite office by a Sr. Social Welfare Examiner in the Cooperstown area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Bassett Medical Center has proposed to co ntract with the County for the services of a Sr. Social Welfare Examiner maintaining a s atellite office within the hospital located in Cooperstown; and
WHEREAS, in addition to reimbursing the County in the amount of 25% of the sal ary of a Sr. Social Welfare Examiner, the Board of Trustees of Bassett Medical Center h as proposed to pay for the overhead and other benefits and costs of maintaining such a satellite office; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interests of the County of Otsego to main tain, on an on-going basis, such an arrangement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services is hereby authorized to contract with Bassett Medical Center for services, to be furnished by Otse go County, of a Sr. Social Welfare Examiner and a satellite office located at Bassett Me dical Center, 1 Atwell Rd., Cooperstown, New York, with 25% of the salary, benefits, co sts and other additional overhead necessary for the operation of said office being paid f or by Bassett Medical Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this position is authorized in the 2014 Social Services Administr ation Budget (6010) at line 1000 Personal Service in the amount of $34,320, and is 100 % funded through 75% Local MA CAP; 25% funding from Bassett Medical Center.
RESOLUTION NO. 69-20140207
RESOLUTION-AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH AURELIA FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE WHEREAS, the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services has determine d that the best interests of the patients of the Oneonta area will be served by maintainin g a satellite office by a Sr. Social Welfare Examiner in the Oneonta area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Aurelia Fox Memorial Hospital has propose d to contract with the County for the services of a Sr. Social Welfare Examiner maintaini ng a satellite office within the Hospital located in Oneonta; and
WHEREAS, in addition to reimbursing the County in the amount of 25% of the sal ary of a Sr. Social Welfare Examiner, the Board of Trustees of Aurelia Fox Memorial Ho spital has proposed to pay for the overhead and other benefits and costs of maintaining such a satellite office; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interests of the County of Otsego to main tain, on an on-going basis, such an arrangement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services is hereby authorized to contract with Aurelia Fox Memorial Hospital for services, to be furnished b y Otsego County, of a Sr. Social Welfare Examiner and a satellite office located at Aurel ia Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, New York, with 25% of the salary, benefits, costs an d other additional overhead necessary for the operation of said office being paid for by Aurelia Fox Memorial Hospital; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this position is authorized in the 2014 Social Services Administr ation Budget (6010) at line 1000 Personal Service in the amount of $31,016, and is 100 % funded through 75% Local MA CAP; 25% funding from Aurelia Fox Memorial Hospital.
RESOLUTION NO. 70-20140207
RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 342-20131002 AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO FOR TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE PROJECT FOR TANF ELIGIBILES
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services is authorized to contract with Opportunities for Otsego for the period of January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 at a cost not to exceed $63,701; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services would like to extend the agreement through June 30, 2014 at a total cost not to exceed $63,701; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services, on behalf of the County of Otsego, is hereby authorized to enter into an amended agreement by modifying the original agreement as follows:
1. TERM – The term of the contract shall commence January 1, 2013 and shall continue until June 30, 2014. and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014 Social Services Administration Budget (6010) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and consists of 100% Federal funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 71-20140207
RESOLUTION – APPROVAL TO CONTRACT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DELAWARE AND OTSEGO COUNTIES FOR CHILD DAY CARE REGISTRATION
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, the County has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with t he State of New York through the Office of Children and Family Services of the State of New York to register and inspect Family Day Care and School-Age Child Care Program s; and
WHEREAS, the County is empowered to receive Federal Child Care and Development Block Grant funds in an amount up to $78,331 from the State of New York for the purpose of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to contract with Catholic Charities of Delaware and Otsego Counties for the performance of said services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services on behalf of the County of Otsego, is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Catholic Charities of Delaware and Otsego Counties for the purpose of registration and inspection of Family Day Care Providers and School-Age Child Care Programs for the period January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, not to exceed $78,331 for the term of the contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014 Social Services Administration Budget (6010) at line 4900, Contracted Expenses and is 100% State reimbursable. RESOLUTION NO. 72-20140207
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH NYCAMH FOR PROVIDING FIREFIGHTERS/EMS PHYSICALS
FRAZIER, STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations require firefighters or EMS to have pre-employment physical examinations, and to have physical examinations periodically thereafter, and Otsego County has established a physical examination policy consistent therewith dated January 2000, prepared by Lyle Jones, Otsego County Emergency Services Coordinator, and the Otsego County Self-Insurance (Workers Compensation) Plan; and
WHEREAS, the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health Program (hereinafter referred to as NYCAMH) has provided such required firefighters/EMS physicals in the past; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and NYCAMH desire to renew the contract for the year 2014 under the fee schedule as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board is hereby authorized to contract with NYCAMH for the provision of required firefighters/EMS physicals for the year 2014, under the following fee schedule:
The County will pay on behalf of any firefighter or EMS electing to use the services of NYCAMH/HealthWorks the sum of $35.00 for the following services:
Physical Examinations $35.00 Medical History Respiratory Clearance Evaluation
Additional services and screening will be provided when indicated per the following schedule:
Respiratory Fit Test, OSHA History $25.00 Fitness Certification
PFT $25.00
EKG $15.00
Cardiac Risk Screening $25.00 (total & HDL Cholesterol) includes counseling Audiograms $22.00 and be it further
RESOLVED, that said agreement shall contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego and shall not exceed a total of $63,000 for the term of this agreement; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these fees is included in the 2014 Workers Compensation Fund (1710-S) at line 4000 Physicals.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-20140207
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE OTSEGO COUNTY LONG TERM CARE COUNCIL
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
RESOLVED, that the following individuals are hereby appointed to serve on the Otsego County Long Term Care Council for such terms as indicated below:
HEIDI GRUST-RIGAS A.O. Fox Hospital Nursing Home One Norton Ave. Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015
TRISH SOWA Robynwood Home for Adults 43 Walnut St. Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015
KURT APTHORPE, DIRECTOR The Otsego Manor 128 Phoenix Mills Cross Road Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
ANN MARIE THAYER Alzheimer’s Assoc. of NENY 140 County Hwy 33W Suite 2 Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015 JUDITH SCHNEIDER At Home Care 197 Main St. Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015
REV. JUSITH THISTLE Chaplin, A.O. Fox Hospital One Norton Ave. Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015
SALENA GRANATA Catskill Center for Independent Living PO Box 1247 Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015
MARY OREZZOLI A.O. Fox Hospital One Norton Ave. Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015
SUE ESCHLER Otsego County D.O.H. / Early Intervention 140 County Hwy 33W, Suite 3 Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
ELLEN RURY, RN, NURSE EVALUATOR STIC 135 East Frederick St. Binghamton, NY 13904 Term expiring December 31, 2015
JACK HENSON, DIRECTOR Otsego County Veteran’s Affairs Office 140 County Hwy 33W Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
JOY GRAY 307 Joe Cornell Rd. Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015 RESOLUTION NO. 74-20140207
RESOLUTION - APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO OFFICE FOR THE AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the State Office for the Aging, the Chair of the Board of Representatives has made appointments to the Otsego County Office for the Aging Advisory Council; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the following appointments be and the same are hereby approved for the terms indicated:
BARBARA PETERSEN (District #9) 181 Perkins Rd. Richfield Springs, NY 13439 Term expiring December 31, 2016
KATHLEEN AVERY (District #13) 190 River St. Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2016
HOWARD JOSEPH (District #14) 34 Watkins Ave. Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2016
CATHERINE LAFONTAINE (District #11) 35 S. Belmont Circle Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2016
KURT SCHULTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR City of Oneonta Housing Authority 2 Mitchell St. Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015
ANNE M. THAYER Alzheimer’s Assoc. of NENY 140 County Hwy 33W. Suite 2 Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
JANICE BRENNER Otsego County DSS 197 Main St. Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
NANCY REDENTE A.O. Fox Nursing Home One Norton Ave. Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015
SUSANNE SMITH, PHN Otsego County DOH 140 County Hwy 33W, Suite 2 Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
DEREK MIZERAK, RhD ARC Otsego 63 Lower River St. Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015
TRACEY MARMET, DIST. MANAGER Social Security Administration 31 Main St., suite 1 Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015
LOLA RATHBONE Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care 1 Birchwood Ave. Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 75-20140207
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING MEMBERS TO PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE OTSEGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI RESOLVED, that the following persons be and hereby are appointed members to the Professional Advisory Committee to the Otsego County Public Health Nursing Service, for terms as indicated below:
BENJAMIN FRIEDELL, MD 400 County Hwy 58 Oneonta, NY 13820 Term expiring December 31, 2015
SUSANNE SMITH, SPHN Deputy Director DOH 140 County Hwy 33W, Suite 3 Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
KURT APTHORPE Administrator, Otsego Manor 128 Phoenix Mills Crossroad Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
THERESA OELLRICH, RN Otsego County Public Health 140 County Hwy 33W, Suite 3 Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
HEIDI BOND Director of Public Health 140 County Hwy 33W, Suite 3 Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
FRANCIS WRIGHT Director, Office for the Aging 140 County Hwy 33W Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
CONNIE JASTREMSKI, VP NURSING Bassett Healthcare 1 Atwell Rd. Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
SUSANNE ESCHLER, CSWN Program Coordinator Otsego County Div. Children with Spec. Needs 140 County Hwy 33W, Suite 3 Cooperstown, NY 13326 Term expiring December 31, 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 76-20140207
RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION IN BUILDING SERVICES (SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST)
MCCARTY, FRAZIER, ROSENTHAL, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 265-20110907 froze the filling of current vacant employment positions, funded or unfunded, and filling of other previously created positions as yet unfilled without the formal approval of the Parent Committee, the Administration Committee and a County Board Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee and Administration Committee of this Board approved the filling of a certain position in Building Services, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Director of Building Services is hereby approved to fill the following vacant funded position, effective immediately:
Senior Account Clerk Typist, Grade 9 $26,823 - $31,589 [955] and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Building Services Budget (1625-A) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-20140207
RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION IN E-911 (DISPATCHER)
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 265-20110907 froze the filling of current vacant employment positions, funded or unfunded, and filling of other previously created positions as yet unfilled without the formal approval of the Parent Committee, the Administration Committee and a County Board Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety and Legal Affairs Committee and Administration Committee of this Board approved the filling of a certain position in E-911, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Sheriff is hereby approved to fill the following vacant funded position, effective immediately:
Dispatcher, Grade 10D, $30,056 – $35,071 (1003) in E-911 and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Public Safety Communications Budget (3020-A) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 78-20140207
RESOLUTION – CREATING A POSITION AT E-911 (DISPATCHER)
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
RESOLVED, that the following position is created at E-911, effective immediately:
Dispatcher, Grade 10D, $30,056 - $35,071 ($1003); and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is coming from abolished positions of two (2) part-time Dispatchers, positions # 3 and #4, Grade 10Z $14.45 hourly and is included in the Public Safety Communications Budget 3020-A at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-20140207 RESOLUTION - ABOLISHING POSITIONS AT E-911 (PART-TIME DISPATCHERS)
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
RESOLVED, that the following positions are abolished at E-911, effective immedi ately:
Two (2) Part-time Dispatchers, positions #3 and #4, Grade 10Z, $14.45 hourly and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Otsego County Personnel Officer and to the County Treasurer.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-20140207
RESOLUTION –APPROVING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
SCHWERD, STULIGROSS, ROSENTHAL, GELBSMAN, HULSE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 328-20130904 authorized the Economic Development Specialist shall be paid an additional compensation of $5,000, to be prorated by the Treasurer, for the period of August 12, 2013 through December 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, additional compensation needs to be extended for an additional 60 days; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Economic Development Specialist shall be paid additional compensation, to be prorated by the Treasurer for the period of January 1, 2014 through March 1, 2014 at a cost not to exceed $2,206; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this additional compensation is included in the 2014 Economic Development Budget (6425-A) at line 1000, Personal Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board be and is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-20140207
RESOLUTION - APPROVING EXPENDITURE FOR 2014 VACCINES LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health be and hereby is authorized to purchase the following vaccines for the year 2014:
ITEMS: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hib Flu Vaccine Polio Meningitis Pediarix (Hepatitis B, DTap, Polio) Prevnar (Child Pneumonococcal) Pneumococcal 23 Rotateq (Rotavirus) Adacel (Tdap) Decavac (Tetanus) Varivax (Varicella) HPV (Gardasil) MMR Shingles DTaP
VENDORS: Merck Human Health PO Box 823061 Philadelphia, PA 19182
GSK Vaccines Direct PO Box 740415 Atlanta, GA 30374
Sanofi Pasteur 12458 Collections Drive Chicago, Il 60693
Wyeth-Pfizer PO Box 8175 Philadelphia, PA 19175
Novartis PO Box 822746 Philadelphia, PA 19182
ASD Healthcare 3101 Gaylord Parkway Frisco, TX 75034 COST: Not to exceed $35,000.00 and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this expenditure is included in the 2014 Biologicals Budget (4074-A) at line 4765 Vaccines and shall be reimbursed through fees (private and/or Medicare).
RESOLUTION NO. 82-20140207
RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE UPDATING OF CERTAIN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE OTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSED AGENCY
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Department of Health Licensed Agency requires the formal approval of certain policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Health & Education Committee has reviewed and approved the following policies and procedures; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Representatives approves the following policies and procedures to be updated for the Otsego County Department of Health Licensed Agency; the text of said procedure is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Representatives: Health Commerce System Policy Health Commerce System Procedure LHCSA Emergency Plan Policy LHCSA Emergency Plan Procedure
RESOLUTION NO. 83-20140207
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION, AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 100% OF THE FEDERAL AID-ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID EMERGENCY RELIEF PROJECT, TO FULLY FUND THE LOCAL SHARE OF FEDERAL-AID ELIGIBLE AND INELIGIBLE PROJECT COSTS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE
MCCARTY, FRAZIER, ROSENTHAL, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, a Project for the Storm of June 27 – July 4, 2013, County Route 31 in Otsego County, P.I.N. 989078, Contract D034286 (the "Project") is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, for Federal emergency relief that calls for the apportionment of the costs of such project to be borne at the ratio of 100% Federal funds; and
WHEREAS, Otsego County desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the Federal share of the costs thereof; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Board hereby approves the Project; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Board hereby authorizes the Treasurer of the County of Otsego to pay in the first instance 100% of the Federal share of the cost of Construction and Construction Inspection work for the Project or portions thereof; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $499,986 was hereby appropriated from various County Highway Budgets and made available to cover the cost of participation in the Project; and be it further
RESOLVED, that in the event the full Federal and non-Federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Otsego County Board shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the New York State Department of Transportation thereof; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Representatives of Otsego County be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid on behalf of Otsego County with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the Municipality's first instance funding of Project costs and permanent funding of the local share of Federal-aid-eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible; and be it further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project; and it is further
RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
RESOLUTION NO. 84-20140207
RESOLUTION - APPROVING SETTLEMENT TERMS FOR OTSEGO COUNTY HIGHWAY 11-C BRIDGE DAMAGE
FRAZIER, STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE WHEREAS, the Otsego County Highway 11-C bridge (hereafter “Bridge”) sustained severe damage in April 2013 as a result of a collision with the Bridge by a vehicle owned and/or operated by Diamond Freight Distribution, Argentum Services, and Steven Marrero and covered by a policy of insurance issued by Travelers Indemnity Company; and
WHEREAS, the damage to the Bridge was evaluated by professional engineers and it was determined that the extent of the damage was such that the bridge could not be repaired and needed replacement; the County solicited bids and, by Resolution No. 322-20130904, engaged New Century Construction, LLC to replace the bridge at a cost of approximately $1.6 million; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that the County had no responsibility for the damage; that the Travelers’ policy of insurance available to cover this damage was a maximum of $1 million; that no other insurance coverage for the damage was available to the County; and that the bridge was over 80 years old, thus decreasing its value with respect to the amount of damages that could be recovered if litigation were commenced against Diamond Freight Distribution, Argentum Services, and/or Steven Marrero; and
WHEREAS, Travelers Indemnity Company on behalf of its insured parties has offered $999,128.75 to settle the matter and has requested a release of liability be given to its insured parties, Diamond Freight Distribution, Argentum Services, Steven Marrero and to Travelers Indemnity Company, the terms of which have now been approved by the County Attorney; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Board of Representatives does hereby formally approve the settlement in all respects regarding the damage to the Bridge caused by the above described collision on the following terms:
1. Travelers Indemnity Company on behalf of its insured parties, Diamond Freight Distribution, Argentum Services, and Steven Marrero shall pay to the County of Otsego $999,128.75 within ten days of receipt of the signed release.
2. The County shall sign a general release in favor of Diamond Freight Distribution, Argentum Services, Steven Marrero and to Travelers Indemnity Company upon terms and conditions as approved by the County Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-20140207
RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 232 of 2009 AMENDING MANUAL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES
FRAZIER, STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE WHEREAS, the Manual for Administrative and Confidential Employees was first adopted by Resolution No. 19 of 1971 and amended last by resolution No. 232 of 2009; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to update and revise this manual from time to time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby amend Article 12 – Compensation, No.3 of the Otsego County Manual for Administrative and Confidential Employees, and all related policies, by deleting the following paragraph, effective February 5, 2014:
3. “As a professional courtesy, administrative and confidential employees shall be notified of their salary status no later than one (1) day prior to the date that the resolution is presented to the Board of Representatives for its approval; except in the case of those positions contained within a Local Law.” and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this amended Manual for Administrative and Confidential Employees is on file with the Clerk of this Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-20140207
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY OWNED LANDS ACQUIRED THROUGH DELINQUENT TAXES TO PREVIOUS OWNER
FRAZIER, STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, the real property tax lien on the property identified below was foreclosed on pursuant to Real Property Tax Law, Article 11, and title was transferred to the County after such foreclosure; and
WHEREAS, it became apparent that the property identified below could not be sold at auction without undue expense and possible litigation as a portion of the structure located on the parcel below was also located on an adjoining parcel still titled in the name of the previous owner; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that this Board be and is hereby authorized to convey the following parcel of land to the previous owner in consideration of taxes and other charges paid as listed below:
City of Oneonta Tax Map No. 299.12-2-45
Sell to: Loyal Order of the Moose, Oneonta Lodge 465 87 West Broadway Oneonta, NY 13820 for the sum of $43,326.98 and be it further
RESOLVED, that conveyance of the above parcel is also contingent upon the previous owner signing a parcel merge request that merges the above parcel with the other three adjoining parcels now owned by the previous owner; said parcels being located in the City of Oneonta, and identified as Tax Map Nos. 299.12-2-48, 299.12-2- 51 and 299.12-2-53.21.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-20140207
RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 64-20130102 AND RESOLUTION NO. 57-20140102 ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR MANAGERIAL/CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE YEARS 2013 AND 2014
FRAZIER, STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 64-20130102 and Resolution No. 57-20140102, establishing salaries for Managerial/Confidential employees and elected officials for the years 2013 and 2014, are amended as follows:
Increase Salary for the District Attorney from $140,300 to $146,400 effective April 1, 2013.
Increase Salary for the District Attorney from $146,400 to $152,500 effective April 1, 2014. and be it further
RESOLVED, that the District Attorney shall be paid retroactively back to April 1, 2013 to date at the respective salary; and it be further
RESOLVED, that funding for these increases are included in the 2014 District Attorney Budget (1165-A) at line 1000, Personal Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board be and is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-20140207
RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 60-20140102 AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PURCHASE MOTOR VEHICLES KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services was authorized to purchase motor vehicles through State contract Group# 40451/ Award# 22539 from Van Bortel Ford, Inc. located at 71 Marsh Road, East Rochester, NY 14445 at a cost not to exceed $75,112; and
WHEREAS, the State contract for Ford Fusion vehicles was awarded to a different vendor; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services, on behalf of the County of Otsego, is hereby authorized to purchase the following motor vehicles under the following state contract:
Items: Four (4) 2014 Fleet/Non-retail Ford Fusion S 4 door sedans
Vendor: Webster Ford Inc. – DBA Henderson Ford 810 Ridge Rd. Webster, NY 14580
Cost: $67,356 – 4 Ford Fusion s 4 door sedans $ 00 - Delivery $67,356 – TOTAL
State Contract Group # 40451 / Award #22737 and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014 Social Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 2400 Vehicles with an approximate local share of $8,588 - $9,935.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-20140207
RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION IN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CLERK)
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 265-20110907 froze the filling of current vacant employment positions, funded or unfunded, and filling of other previously created positions as yet unfilled without the formal approval of the Parent Committee, the Administration Committee and a County Board Resolution; and WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee and Administration Committee of this Board approved the filling of a certain position in the Department of Social Services, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services is hereby approved to fill the following vacant funded position, effective immediately:
(1) Clerk, Grade 5, $22,581 – $26,546 [$793] in Social Services with 50% Federal reimbursement and 50% Local cost; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Social Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 1000 Personal Service with reimbursement as stated above; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-20140207
RESOLUTION – ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE SERVICE AGREEMENT
ROWINSKI, MCCARTY, LENTZ, POWERS
WHEREAS, the Service Agreement between the Montgomery, Otsego, Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority (MOSA) and the Counties of Montgomery, Otsego and Schoharie was authorized and approved by the Otsego County Board of Representatives by Resolution No. 149 of 1989; and
WHEREAS, the Service Agreement between the Montgomery, Otsego, Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority (MOSA) and the Counties of Montgomery, Otsego and Schoharie was amended by Resolution No. 233-20100707; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Board of MOSA, at its meeting on January 9, 2014, made a motion to authorize counsel to prepare a draft amendment to end the Service Agreement April 30, 2014 ; and
WHEREAS, said “Amendment No. 2 to Service Agreement” was distributed to the three Member Counties for review and consideration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that this Board of Representatives does hereby approve and adopt the “Amendment No. 2 to Service Agreement”, the text of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO. 91-20140207
RESOLUTION – TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS (2013-2014)
FRAZIER, STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, it appears that it will require funds to complete the years 2013 and 2014 in certain items of the Otsego County Budget; and
WHEREAS, there are unexpended balances in other items of the 2013 and 2014 budgets; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the following transfers be and the same are hereby authorized, and the 2013 and 2014 budgets be and are hereby amended accordingly, pursuant to Section 363 of the County Law:
2013 Budget Transfers
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT ACCOUNT AMOUNT NAME CODE
A- GENERAL FUND
FROM: Cooperstown Office Building Other 1625-4800-A -890.50 TO: Cooperstown Office Building Fuel 1625-4560-A 890.50
FROM: Meadows Building Other 1630-4800-A -216.00 TO: Meadows Building Vehicle Repair 1630-4515-A 196.00 TO: Meadows Building Fuel 1630-4560-A 20.00
FROM: Addictions Recovery Services Personal Service 4250-1000-A -5,808.00 FROM: Addictions Recovery Services Mileage 4250-4005-A -2,600.00 FROM: Addictions Recovery Services Consultants 4250-4880-A -4,200.00 TO: Addictions Recovery Services Rent 4250-4550-A 12,608.00
FROM: Mental Health Personal Service 4310-1000-A -14,295.00 FROM: Mental Health Consultants 4310-4880-A -2,220.00 TO: Mental Health Rent 4310-4550-A 14,295.00 Medical TO: Mental Health Expenses 4310-4895-A 2,220.00
2014 Budget Transfers
A – GENERAL FUND
FROM: Meadows Building Meadows 1630-4905-A -9,000.00 Renovations TO: Meadows Building Mat & Supplies 1630-4500-A 9,000.00
2014 Budget Modifications
INCREASE RPTS RPTS GRANT 0000-3080-A -23,052.00 INCREASE RPTS Contracts 1355-4900-A 23,052.00
RESOLUTION NO. 92-20140207
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) PASSENGER BUSES FROM SHEPARD BROS. INC.
SCHWERD, STULIGROSS, ROSENTHAL, GELBSMAN, HULSE
WHEREAS, Otsego County has been awarded a grant of $320,000 from the New York State Department of Transportation for the purchase of four (4), less-than thirty (30) ft long passenger buses for use on Otsego Express public transit routes per DOT capital contract C003757 Supplemental Agreement No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the Federal 5311 capital aid program will cover 80% of the cost of the vehicles and State aid will cover 10% of the cost of the vehicle; and
WHEREAS; NYS DOT requires that Otsego County provide the remaining 10% of the cost of the vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Otsego County has requested, and received, authorization from NYS DOT to purchase the buses from the OGS contract award number 22339; and
WHEREAS, Shepard Bros. Inc. is the contract vendor for Type III transit buses; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the County of Otsego is hereby authorized to purchase four (4), less-than thirty (30) ft long passenger buses from Shepard Bros. Inc., 20 Eastern Blvd, Canandaigua, NY 14424, for a total cost of $196,727.04; and be it further
RESOLVED, that funding for these buses is contained in the 2014 budget line item 5630.2000 (Service Equipment), and reimbursement for said vehicles is contained in 2014 budget revenue lines 0000-3588-A (Section 5311 Capital) and 0000-4588-A (Section 5311CAP).
Seconded, Koutnik. Roll call vote on consent agenda. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,329; Absent: 898 – Powers, Stuligross. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 67-20140207 (original) RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-20140102 AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO CONTRACT FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES UNDER THE OTSEGO MANOR’S LONG TERM HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM (LTHHCP)
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 22-20140102 authorized the Chair of the Board to execute contracts with various individuals and organizations to provide health care services under the Otsego Manor’s Long Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHCP) for terms beginning January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2014, and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 22-20140102 is in need of price amendments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the following price amendments be made to the below named vendors of Resolution No. 22-2014012 as follows:
VENDOR NAME RATE $78.00 / Visit Jeorge Arcellana - PT Not to exceed $27,999 $7.88 / Home Delivered Meal Otsego County OFA - Meals $8.76 / Congregate Meal and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for these contracts are included in the 2014 Infirmary – Enterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 4955 Long Term Care and are reimbursable as follows: Federal 50%, State 40%, and County 10%.
Seconded, Rowinski. Representative Quackenbush moved to amend Resolution 67-20140207 by removing Jeorge Arcellana PT. This should be a separate resolution amending the physical therapy services contract for 2013. Seconded, Koutnik. Oral vote on motion to amend. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,329; Absent: 898 – Powers, Stuligross. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 67-20140207 (amended)
RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-20140102 AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO CONTRACT FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES UNDER THE OTSEGO MANOR’S LONG TERM HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM (LTHHCP)
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, KOUTNIK WHEREAS, Resolution No. 22-20140102 authorized the Chair of the Board to execute contracts with various individuals and organizations to provide health care services under the Otsego Manor’s Long Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHCP) for terms beginning January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2014, and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 22-20140102 is in need of price amendments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the following price amendments be made to the below named vendors of Resolution No. 22-2014012 as follows:
VENDOR NAME RATE $7.88 / Home Delivered Meal Otsego County OFA - Meals $8.76 / Congregate Meal and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for these contracts are included in the 2014 Infirmary – Enterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 4955 Long Term Care and are reimbursable as follows: Federal 50%, State 40%, and County 10%.
Roll call vote on Resolution 67-20140207 as amended. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,329; Absent: 898 – Powers, Stuligross. Adopted.
In the absence of any objections, late Resolution Nos. 93 – 100 were acted upon in accordance with the Rules of Order.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-20140207
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO ENTER INTO AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ONEONTA FOR DOWNTOWN ONEONTA DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SCHWERD, ROSENTHAL, GELBSMAN, HULSE
WHEREAS, Otsego County and the City of Oneonta have entered into an Intermunicipal Agreements since 2009, whereby the County acts as a Contractor to perform a variety of services to Downtown Oneonta including business attraction, retention and expansion services; and
WHEREAS, the terms and obligations are to strengthen the economic viability of existing businesses in downtown Oneonta, attract new business and investment to downtown Oneonta, increase traffic and business volume on Main Street, Oneonta and enhance and promote the image and identity of Main Street, Oneonta; and
WHEREAS, the County concurrently has interviewed and settled upon a qualified developer to provide these professional services on behalf of the County, namely, Julia Goff, and the County intends to approve this developer for hire by companion Board Resolution herein, and
WHEREAS, the term of the contract between the City of Oneonta and the County of Otsego shall commence January 1, 2014 and shall continue until December 31, 2014, at an annual contractual amount of $65,000.00; and
WHEREAS on the 17th day of December 2013, the City of Oneonta agreed to extend the agreement commencing on January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board is authorized to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Oneonta to provide Economic Development services for Downtown Oneonta, for a contract term commencing January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2014, at a cost payable to the County of $65,000.00 per year, at the rate of $5,416.66 per month; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego.
Seconded, Rowinski, Lindberg. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,329; Absent: 898 – Powers, Stuligross. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-20140207
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH JULIA GOFF TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF ONEONTA
SCHWERD, ROSENTHAL, GELBSMAN, HULSE
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Economic Development Office has proposed to the City of Oneonta a public/private partnership arrangement to provide comprehensive downtown development services; and
WHEREAS, the terms and obligations between the County and the City are to strengthen economic viability of existing businesses in downtown Oneonta, attract new business and investment to downtown Oneonta, increase traffic and business volume on Main Street, Oneonta and enhance and promote the image and identity of Main Street, Oneonta; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oneonta and the County have formalized by appropriate Resolutions the future rendition of these developer services as described in the companion Resolution of this Board approving the partnership arrangements for downtown development services, and WHEREAS, the Otsego County Economic Development Department wishes to enter into a contract for professional services with Julia Goff to provide services and expertise as it relates to the attraction of new business and investment to downtown Oneonta and to allow for the fulfilling of these development service obligations; and
WHEREAS, the term of the contract shall commence January 1, 2014 and shall continue until December 31, 2014, at a cost of $30,000 per year, payable on a monthly pro rata basis for services rendered; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oneonta Common Council has passed a Resolution on December 17, 2013 to accept the proposal from the Otsego County Economic Development Department and enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board is authorized to enter into a contract for services with Julia Goff, 2972 County Highway 8, Oneonta, New York 13820 to provide specific Economic Development services for Downtown Oneonta as part of a comprehensive Economic Development Proposal, for a contract term commencing January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2014, at a cost not to exceed $30,000 annually, payable on a monthly pro rata basis for services rendered; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2014 Economic Development Budget (6425-A) at line 4900 Contracts and will be funded 100% from revenues received through the Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Oneonta for Downtown Development Services.
Seconded, Lindberg, Rowinski. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,329; Absent: 898 – Powers, Stuligross. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-20140207
RESOLUTION –AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO AMEND CONTRACT FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES UNDER THE OTSEGO MANOR’S LONG TERM HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM (LTHHCP)
FRAZIER, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, physical therapy services were provided under contract by Jeorge Arcellana PT at an originally projected cost not to exceed $19,999.00 ($78 per visit and inservice and meetings at $30 per hour); however, additional services were provided and the cost of said services for 2013 totaled $29,641, thus requiring Board approval; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Chair of this Board is hereby authorized to enter into an amended agreement with Jeorge Arcellana at a cost not to exceed $29,641.00 under the Otsego Manor’s Long Term Home Health Care Program; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2013 Infirmary- Enterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 4955 Long Term Care and are reimbursable as follows: Federal: 50%; State: 40% and Local: 10%.
Seconded, Koutnik. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,329; Absent: 898 – Powers, Stuligross. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-20140207
RESOLUTION – TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN OTSEGO MANOR (2014)
FRAZIER, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, it appears that it will require funds to complete the year 2014 in certain items of the Otsego County Budget; and
WHEREAS, there are unexpended balances in other items of the 2014 budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the following transfers be and the same are hereby authorized, and the 2014 budget be and is hereby amended accordingly, pursuant to Section 363 of the County Law:
2014 Budget Transfers
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT ACCOUNT AMOUNT NAME CODE
A- GENERAL FUND
FROM: Otsego Manor Contracts 6020-4900-E -25,608 TO: Otsego Manor Personal Service 6020-1000-E 25,608
Seconded, Koutnik. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,329; Absent: 898 – Powers, Stuligross. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-20140207 RESOLUTION –FUNDING POSITION IN OTSEGO MANOR (PART-TIME HOME HEALTH ASSISTANT)
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, KOUTNIK
RESOLVED, that the following position is now funded in Otsego Manor, effective immediately:
Part-Time Home Health Assistant, Grade O61, $13.2145 per hour and be it further
RESOLVED, this position shall not exceed 25 hrs per week; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Otsego Manor budget (6020-E) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.
Seconded, Rosenthal. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,329; Absent: 898 – Powers, Stuligross. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-20140207
RESOLUTION –FUNDING POSITION IN OTSEGO MANOR (PART-TIME TEMPORARY PURCHASING CLERK)
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, KOUTNIK
RESOLVED, that the following position is temporarily funded for a maximum of 60 days in Otsego Manor, effective immediately:
Part-Time Purchasing Clerk, Grade 8, $14.3999 per hour and be it further
RESOLVED, this position shall not exceed 25 hours per week for the 60 day term; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Otsego Manor budget (6020-E) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.
Seconded, Rowinski. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,329; Absent: 898 – Powers, Stuligross. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-20140207
RESOLUTION – UNFUNDING CERTAIN POSITIONS AT OTSEGO MANOR (PART-TIME LPN #66 AND PART-TIME LPN #54)
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, certain positions at Otsego Manor are not being utilized and it is necessary to amend the current budget to reflect same so that the funds still available for these positions can be used for other purposes; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the following positions at the Otsego Manor be unfunded effective January 16, 2014:
Part-time Licensed Practical Nurse #66, Grade 11K, $16.2539 per hr. Part-time Licensed Practical Nurse #54, Grade 11K, $16.2539 per hr. and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.
Seconded, McCarty. Oral vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,329; Absent: 898 – Powers, Stuligross. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 100-20140207
RESOLUTION – CREATING A POSITION AT OTSEGO MANOR (PART-TIME CLINICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR)
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, KOUTNIK
RESOLVED, that the following position is created at Otsego Manor, effective immediately:
Part-Time Clinical Services Coordinator, Grade 21#, $25.6995 per hour and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is coming from unfunded positions of two (2) part-time Licensed Practical Nurses, positions #66 and #54, Grade 11K $16.2539 hourly and is included in the Otsego Manor Budget 6020-E at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, this position will not exceed 25 hours per week; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.
Seconded, Rowinski. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,329; Absent: 898 – Powers, Stuligross. Adopted.
All the general business of the Board having been transacted, the Board Chair declared the meeting adjourned until Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.