September 19, 2014 by Supervisors Brown, Pitts, Campbell, Haff, Hicks, O’Brien, Gang, Shaw
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Resolution No. 217 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Brown, Pitts, Campbell, Haff, Hicks, O’Brien, Gang, Shaw TITLE: Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Sign a New Compost Intermunicipal Agreement with the Villages of Lake George and Granville WHEREAS, Washington County operates a facility for the treatment of sewer sludge in conjunction with the Village of Lake George and Village of Granville, and WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of continuing their relationship and operations in this regard, and WHEREAS, the Sewer District No. 2 Board of Commissioners has recommended execution of a new agreement between the parties to continue operations, and WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee has endorsed the continuation and agreement; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute the new agreement with the villages of Lake George and Granville in a form approved by the County Attorney. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: No direct impact. Composting of sludge allows for more cost efficient disposal. Resolution No. 218 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors O’Brien, LaPointe, Suprenant, Hicks TITLE: Amend Staffing Pattern – Department of Public Works WHEREAS, the Deputy Superintendent of Public Works has requested to amend the Staffing Pattern within Public Works by eliminating one (1) Highway Worker I at the Fort Ann Barn and adding one (1) Highway Worker II to the Cambridge/Jackson Barn, and WHEREAS, this will ensure adequate staff at each barn for winter road maintenance, and WHEREAS, the Public Works and Personnel Committees have approved this request; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Staffing Pattern within Public Works be amended by eliminating one (1) Highway Worker I at the Fort Ann Barn and adding one (1) Highway Worker II at the Cambridge/Jackson Barn. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: None. Highway Worker I position was budgeted as a Highway Worker II. The department no longer hires Highway Work I positions. They hire Highway Worker II positions requiring a CDL license. Resolution No. 219 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors LaPointe, Pitts, Dumas, Gang TITLE: Authorizing Out of State Travel for the Public Health Director WHEREAS, County policy requires Board approval of out of state travel for county employees, and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Health is participating in a TEAMS (Training, Education, Assistance, Mentoring and Support) Program with the Hudson Falls Central School District funded through the American Academy of Pediatrics, and WHEREAS, training is scheduled for November 7 th and 8 th in Oak Grove, Illinois and is 100% funded by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and WHEREAS, the Health and Human Services Committee has recommended that this travel be allowed; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health is hereby authorized to attend the training in Oak Grove, Illinois. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Travel expenses 100% grant funded. Resolution No. 220 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, LaPointe, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay TITLE: To Authorize Winter Plowing Agreement with Town of Hartford for Shine Hill Road and County Route 23 and 23A (Hartford Loop) WHEREAS, the County and Town of Hartford have discussed a jurisdictional transfer between the parties of County Route 23 and 23A (Hartford Loop) and Shine Hill Road, and WHEREAS, in order to begin this operation in the winter months, the County and Town wish to exchange the roads for plowing purposes, and WHEREAS, due to the similar lengths of the roads and the efficiencies obtained, there will be no actual exchange of funds, however an intermunicipal agreement concerning liability should be executed between the parties; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Hartford for winter maintenance exchange on County Route 23 and 23A (Hartford Loop) and Shine Hill Road in a form approved by the County Attorney. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: This is the first step in a jurisdictional transfer between the parties that should have no budget impact. Resolution No. 221 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay TITLE: To Authorize Settlement of Claims of Sewer District No. 2 Claims Against Cumberland Farms Inc. WHEREAS, the Washington County Sewer District No. 2 has claims against Cumberland Farms, Inc. by virtue of a release of gasoline into the District’s sewer system, and WHEREAS, the District and Cumberland Farms, Inc. have reached a proposed resolution of this claim, and WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Commissioners has recommended acceptance of the settlement, and WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has also recommended acceptance of this settlement; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute the settlement with Cumberland Farms, Inc. in a form approved by the County Attorney. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Amount of settlement covers the costs incurred by the District as a result of the incident. Resolution No. 222 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay TITLE: Amend Budget – Public Health for Preparedness Grant WHEREAS, Public Health has requested to recognize $52,096 in Preparedness Grant funds for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015; $39,586 for personnel and fringe benefits, $4,600 equipment and $7,910 contractual; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment: Increase Appropriation: A1990.4530 Contingency 39,586 A4004.2620 Pub. Hlth. – Grant Equip 4,600 A4004.4620 Pub. Hlth. – Contractual – Grants 7,910 52,096 Increase Revenue: A4489.02 PH Federal Aid – Bio Terrorism 52,096 BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Recognize preparedness grant in the budget. The funds for personal services are already in the budget so that amount will be placed in contingency. If this resolution is approved, the contingency account will be $50,225. Resolution No. 223 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay TITLE: Amend Budget – WIC WHEREAS, WIC has been notified by the Health Department that they were releasing unallocated funds which are in addition to COLA awards and they are requesting to use the funding to reorder materials and is requesting to transfer funds into the equipment line item to purchase a TV/DVD/Flash Drive combo unit to be used for educational purposes at the WIC clinics, and WHEREAS, the Health and Human Services Committee has approved this request; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment: Increase Appropriation: A4082.2010 WIC Equipment – Office Equipment 700 Decrease Appropriation: A4082.4610 WIC Funding 700 BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Transfer funds into equipment to purchase TV/DVD/Flash drive combo for educational purposes at WIC clinics. Resolution No. 224 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay TITLE: Amend Budget – Mental Health WHEREAS, the Office of Community Services has requested to amend the contract with 820 River St., Inc. to allow pass through of 100% State funding from the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services for necessary computer and equipment upgrades; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment: Increase Appropriation: A4320.404002 Mental Health – Contractual – OASAS 100% 6,265 Increase Revenue: A3490 State Aid – Mental Health 6,265 BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Pass through of 100% State Aid funds from the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). Resolution No. 225 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay TITLE: Amend Budget – Mental Health WHEREAS, the Office of Community Services has requested to amend the contract with the Council for Prevention, Inc. to allow pass through of 100% State funding from the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services for necessary computer and equipment upgrades; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment: Increase Appropriation: A4320.404002 Mental Health – Contractual – OASAS 100% 8,000 Increase Revenue: A3490 State Aid – Mental Health 8,000 BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Pass through of 100% State Aid funds from the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). Resolution No. 226 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay TITLE: Amend Budget – Youth Bureau – STSJP Funding WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau has requested to recognize STSJP funding through the Department of Social Services in the amount of $11,332; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment: Increase Appropriation: A7310.4040 Youth – Contract Exp. 11,332 Increase Revenue: A2801.7310 Interdept. Rev. – Youth/Alt. Sent. 11,332 BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: These funds will be used to contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension for specialized parenting training for youth at high risk of being put in detention and other programs. Resolution No. 227 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay TITLE: Amend Budget – Social Services/Office for the Aging WHEREAS, ADRC/Office for the Aging has requested to amend the budget for System Integration funds in the amount of $6,460 to fund the purchase of computer equipment ($2,600), telephone ($540) and software ($3,320); now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment: Increase Appropriation: A6010.2020 DSS – Computer Equip. 2,600 A6010.4010 DSS – Telephone 540 A6010.4360 DSS – Software Exp. 3,320 6,460 Increase Revenue: A4772 Federal Aid – Programs for Aging 6,460 BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Grant reimbursed at 100%.