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%.

Resolution No. 228 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay

TITLE: Amend Budget for Medicaid Expense

WHEREAS, the County received American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus funding to offset the County’s local share of Medicaid, and

WHEREAS, all counties with public nursing homes in 2006 and forward owe additional local share due to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) interpretation of ARRA for SFY 06- 07, 07-08 and 08-09. DOH is going to address this in 2015 when the 2014-2015 Nursing Home upper payment limit is paid by adjusting local shares accordingly, and

WHEREAS, the amount is known for these periods now and should be recorded as a liability; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment:

Increase Appropriation: A6100.4290 Medicaid – Contractual 370,082

Increase Appropriated Fund Balance: A599 Appropriated Fund Balance 370,082

BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: The local share of FMAP revenues were overstated by the following: SFY 06/07 $148,351 SFY 07/08 $175,144 SFY 08/09 $ 46,587 $370,082 All NYS Counties are subject to a federal recoupment of prior year federal IGT payments dating back to 2007 under which improper federal matching rates were applied during the federal stimulus period. As late as 2012, NYSDOH was still trying to get a good cause waiver from CMS to allow the enhanced FMAP but ultimately lost its appeal. 100% local cost.

Amended 09/19/14 Resolution No. 229 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay

TITLE: Amend Budget – County Attorney

WHEREAS, the County Attorney is requesting to transfer funds from the contractual line item to the equipment line item to purchase a circuit/receptacle tester and portable screen to be used by the Safety Officer; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment:

Increase Appropriation: A1420.2010 County Atty. – Office Equip. 450

Decrease Appropriation: A1420.4030 County Atty. – Office Supplies 450

BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: None. Transfer funds between line items within the County Attorney’s budget.

Resolution No. 230 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay

TITLE: To Accept Payment of Returned Village Taxes

WHEREAS, the villages in Washington County are required by statute (Section 1442-Real Property Tax Laws) to return to the County Treasurer a listing of all unpaid village taxes, and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer has the capability to accept payment of these taxes until November 30, 2014; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of the County of Washington is directed to accept payment of any returned village taxes until November 30, 2014, and after said date the same be levied on the following year’s Town and County tax bill as provided by law.

BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: None.

Resolution No. 231 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay

TITLE: To Accept Payment of Returned School Taxes

WHEREAS, the school districts in Washington County are required by statute (Section 1330- Real Property Tax laws) to return to the County Treasurer a listing of all unpaid school taxes, and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer has the capability to accept payment of these taxes until November 30, 2014; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of the County of Washington is directed to accept payment of any returned school taxes until November 30, 2014, and that after said date the same be levied on the following year’s Town and County tax bill as provided by law.

BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: None.

Resolution No. 232 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay

TITLE: To Close Capital Project No. 62 - Septic System Pleasant Valley and Capital Project No. 102 - PV Septic Study

WHEREAS, capital projects were created by Resolution No. 243 of 2002 and Resolution No. 315 of 2007 to track all costs related to the re-design and replacement of the septic system at Pleasant Valley, and

WHEREAS, Pleasant Valley’s operations were sold on January 31, 2014, and

WHEREAS, all debt relating to these projects has been retired with sale proceeds; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to close Capital Project No. 62 - Septic System Pleasant Valley and Capital Project No. 102 - PV Septic Study and return all excess fund balance monies back to the General Fund.

BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: There is approximately $8,242 remaining in Project No. 62 and approximately $1,703 remaining in Project No. 102.

Resolution No. 233 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay

TITLE: Amend Budget - Capital Project No. 114 - Sewer District No. 2 Long Term Control Plan

WHEREAS, a capital project was created by Resolution No. 172 of 2012 to track all costs related to the Sewer District No. 2 Long Term Control Plan, and

WHEREAS, emergency repairs have had to be made in the interim to River St., Brook St., Burgoyne Ave. and Pearl St. outside the scope of the original project, and

WHEREAS the Sewer District Board of Commissioners have recommended approval of all emergency repairs; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment:

CAPITAL PROJECT NO. 114 - LONG TERM CONTROL PLAN Increase Appropriation: HDB8110.200202 Repair River & Catherine Sts/Feeder Canal 81,518

Decrease Appropriation: HDB8110.200204 Rt. 4 Betterment/HF 81,518

BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Transfer of funds between line items within the capital project.

Resolution No. 234 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay

TITLE: To Close Capital Project No. 110 - Replace Sewer Lines V/Fort Edward

WHEREAS, a capital project was created by Resolution No. 175 of 2011 to track all costs related to the replacement of sewer lines in the Village of Fort Edward, and

WHEREAS, all expenditures have been finalized and all debt relating to this project has been retired; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to close Capital Project No. 110 - Replace Sewer Lines V/Fort Edward and return all excess fund balance monies back to the Sewer District No. 2 Capital Reserve.

BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: There is approximately $93,497 remaining in the project.

Resolution No. 235 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay

TITLE: Amend Budget - Sheriff IMPACT Tools Grant

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has received a NYS DCJS IMPACT Tools program grant, in the amount of $18,200 for the purchase of a license plate reader; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment:

Increase Appropriation: A3110.2620 Sheriff-Equipment-Grants 18,200

Increase Revenue: A3389.02 Grants & Awards – Sheriff 18,200

BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Recognize grant funds for license plate reader.

Resolution No. 236 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay

TITLE: Amend Budget - District Attorney - Crime Victims Advocate Grant Funds

WHEREAS, the District Attorney has been awarded a three (3) year grant by the NYS Office of Victim Services, and

WHEREAS, Resolution 216 dated August 15, 2014 authorized acceptance of the funding with the first year commencing on 10/01/14, in the amount of $105,113.79; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment:

Increase Appropriation: A1165.101 DA – Pers. Svcs. – Reg. 69,376 A1165.8 Employee Benefits 35,738 105,114

Increase Revenue: A3389.11 State Aid - DA Grants 105,114

BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Recognize Crime Victims Funds. Grant funding is for three years; 10/01/14-09/30/15 - $105,113.79; 10/01/15-09/30/16 - $108,267.05; 10/01/16-09/30/17 - $111,514.90. There is projected to be a local match of $19,691 for the first year.

Resolution No. 237 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors Campbell, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O’Brien, Haff, Shay

TITLE: Amend Budget – Huletts Park

WHEREAS, there is a need to replace an aging garden tractor at Huletts Park, and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds is requesting to transfer funds from the personal services line item to the equipment line item to purchase a garden tractor; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment:

Increase Appropriation: A7110.2090 Huletts Park- Equipment 2,100

Decrease Appropriation: A7110.101 Huletts Park-Personal Services-Regular Time 2,100

BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: None. Transfer funds between line items within the Huletts Park budget.

Resolution No. 238 September 19, 2014 By Supervisors O’Brien, LaPointe, Suprenant, Hicks

TITLE: Establish Full Time Titles of Senior Crime Victim Advocate and Crime Victim Advocate and Amend Staffing Pattern District Attorney’s Office

WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 216 dated August 15, 2014, the District Attorney was awarded a three year great for the period of 10/1/14 to 9/30/17 totaling $324,895, and

WHEREAS, the District Attorney wants to use the grant to increase the part time Crime Victim Advocate to full time and add a full time Senior Crime Victim Advocate to be 100% covered under the grant, and

WHEREAS, both positions will be contingent on being funded by the State; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the title of full time Crime Victim Advocate be established at Grade 13 as an eight (8) hour per day position and the title of full time Senior Crime Victim Advocate be established at a salary of $49,100 as an eight (8) hour per day position; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Staffing Pattern within the District Attorney’s office be amended by eliminating one (1) part time Crime Victim Advocate and adding one (1) full time Crime Victim Advocate and one (1) full time Senior Crime Victim Advocate.

BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: This grant is for a three year period and will cover the cost of the two positions. The DA has agreed these positions will only continue as long as the funding for these positions continues.

Resolution No. 239 September 19, 2014 By Supervisor LaPointe

TITLE: To Authorize Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to Sign Complaints for Pleasant Valley Collections

WHEREAS, the County has retained counsel to pursue collection matters for remaining debt owed to Pleasant Valley, and

WHEREAS, Counsel has requested authorization to commence suit in several cases to pursue obtaining judgments on those outstanding amounts, and

WHEREAS, authorization of the Board of Supervisors is required to commence litigation; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute those documents necessary to pursue collection litigation for amounts due the County as a result of Pleasant Valley, in a form approved by the County Attorney

BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: None for this resolution. Collection counsel is operating on contingency. Commencement of suit and obtaining a judgment is no guarantee of collection of any outstanding amounts.