PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
OF THE
COUNTY OF SCHUYLER
FOR THE YEAR 2019
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE
DISTRICT I...... ……. DAVID M. REED
DISTRICT II………………………………….. VAN A. HARP
DISTRICT III...... MICHAEL L. LAUSELL
DISTRICT IV………………………………… JAMES W.D. HOWELL, JR.
DISTRICT V…………………………………. CARL H. BLOWERS
DISTRICT VI ………………………………… PHILIP C. BARNES
DISTRICT VII ……………………………….. MARK F. RONDINARO
DISTRICT VIII ………………………………. DENNIS A. FAGAN
OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN...... DENNIS A. FAGAN CLERK...... STACY B. HUSTED DEPUTY CLERK...... JAMEE L. MACK COUNTY ATTORNEY...... STEVEN J. GETMAN, ESQ
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
OF THE
COUNTY OF SCHUYLER
FOR THE YEAR
2019
CHAIRMAN AND CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF SCHUYLER )
We, Dennis A. Fagan, Chairman, and Stacy B. Husted, Clerk of the Schuyler County Legislature, each for ourself, do hereby certify that this printed volume is a true record of the acts and proceedings of the Legislature of the County of Schuyler, State of New York, for the year 2019, pursuant to Section 211 of the County Law.
DENNIS A. FAGAN Chairman, Schuyler County Legislature STACY B. HUSTED Clerk, Schuyler County Legislature MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE 2019 SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Seated from the left: Steven J. Getman, Esq., County Attorney, Jamee L. Mack, Deputy Clerk, Stacy B. Husted, Clerk, Timothy M. O’Hearn, County Administrator
Standing from the left: Legislators James W. D. Howell, Jr., Carl H. Blowers, David M. Reed, Michael L. Lausell, Mark F. Rondinaro, Van A. Harp, Philip C. Barnes, Dennis A. Fagan, Chairman DEDICATIONS 2019 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Bulinda M. Perry Bulinda joined the County in June of 1988 in the Social Services Department as a Typist. Bulinda held a number of job titles within the Social Services Department such as, Data Machine Operator, Medicaid Coordinator, Social Welfare Examiner, and Senior Social Welfare Examiner, a title she held until her retirement in January of 2019 with 30 years of service to the County.
Steven G. Lawton Steven (Steve) joined the County in March of 1995 in the Sheriff’s Department as a Part-time Corrections Officer, and became full time in March of 1997. In October of 2006 Steve became a Sergeant, and was appointed as Office in Charge of the Navigation Unit in June of 2012. Steve held the position of Sergeant until his retirement in May of 2019 with 24 years of service to the County
Rowan L. M. Schockner Rowan joined the County in May of 1995 in the Health Services Department as a Data Machine Operator. Rowan held a couple of job titles within the Health Services Department such as Administrative Aide and Administrative Assistant, a title she held until her retirement in August of 2019 with 24 years of service to the County.
Gregory L. Conklin Greg joined the County in July of 2008 in the Probation Department as a Probation Officer a position he held until his retirement in April of 2019 with 19 years of services to the County.
Lisa A. Harer Lisa joined the County in July of 2002 in the Youth Bureau as a Part-time Account Clerk Typist, and became full time in January of 2003. In February of 2007 Lisa was promoted to a Secretary 1 position. In February of 2013 Lisa became a Social Services employee as the Youth Bureau was consolidated with the Social Services Department. Lisa held the title of Secretary 1 until she retired in September of 2019 with 17 years of services to the County.
Carol Brannaka Carol joined the County in October of 2002 in the Office of the Aging as a Part-time On Call Meal Deliverer. In August of 2003 she became a Full-time Assistant Cook, a position she held until retirement in July of 2019 with 16 years of service to the County.
Dennis A. Fagan Dennis joined the County in January of 2004 as an elected Legislator in District 1. Dennis was appointed Chairman in January of 2011, and served a total of four terms of office until he retired in December of 2019 with 16 years of service to the County.
Danielle M. Levack-Kriel Danielle joined the County in May of 2008 in the Social Services Department as a Keyboard Specialist. Diane also held the title of Secretary 1, and became a Social Welfare Examine in April of 2011, a title she held until her retirement in March of 2019 with 11 years of service to the County.
DEDICATIONS 2019 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Cindy L. Cady Cindy joined the County in October of 2009 in the Highway Department as a Administrative Assistant. Cindy left the Highway Department to be appointed to the Board of Elections as the Republican Deputy Commissioner in June of 2010, a position she held until her retirement in December of 2019 with 10 years of service to the County.
John C. Burns John (Chris) joined the County in July of 2013 in the Community Services Department as a Compliance Officer, a title he held until his retirement in August of 2019 with 6 years of service to the County.
Jay E. Arcangeli Jay joined the County in January of 2017 in the Highway Department as the Deputy Highway Superintendent. Jay had 2 years of service with the County, until his untimely death in January of 2019.
Sharon A. Douglas-Wheeler Sharon joined the county in June of 2018 in the Sheriff’s Department as a Part-time Deputy Sheriff. Sharon had 1 year of service with the County, until her untimely death in November of 2019.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Resolutions – 2019 (Numerical, By Meeting)……………………………………….…I
REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS: Organizational Meeting January …………………………………………..………...... 1 Regular Meeting January ...………………………………………………………...... 4 Special Meeting January ………………………………………………………………13 Regular Meeting February …………………………………………………………….14 Regular Meeting March .………………………………………………………………28 Regular Meeting April ……………………………………………………………35 Regular Meeting May ………………………………………………………………...48 Special Meeting May ………………………………………………………………...61 Regular Meeting June………………………………………………………………….62 Special Meeting June……..…………………………………………………………....76 Regular Meeting July….………………………………………..…………..………….76 Regular Meeting August ….……………………………………………………….....87 Regular Meeting September ………………………………………….………………96 Special Meeting September …………………………………………………………..107 Regular Meeting October …………………………………………………….…….108 Regular Meeting November…………………………………………………………..116 Regular Meeting December ………………………………………………………...... 134 Special Meeting December …………………………………………………………. .147 Year End Meeting………………………………………………………………….….148
Annual Budget Summary of 2020, County of Schuyler………..……………………..160 Annual Budget Summary of 2019, County of Schuyler ….…………………………..161
Mortgage Tax Distribution: October 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 ……………………………………..74 April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 …………………………………..146 Index
RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I RESOLUTIONS BY NUMBER – 2019 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 2, 2019
1. CLOSE NOMINATIONS - 2019 CHAIRPERSON OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 2. APPOINTMENT - CHAIR, SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE – 2019 3. "CONTINUITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT" FOR 2019 4. CONFORM TO "RULES OF PROCEDURE" FOR 2019 5. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY FUNDS FOR 2019 6. A RESOLUTION DELEGATING TO THE COUNTY TREASURER OF THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, NEW YORK, THE POWER TO AUTHORIZE, ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2019, THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000.00 OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES AND/OR REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES OF SAID COUNTY IN ANTICIPATION OF THE COLLECTION OF REAL ESTATE TAXES LEVIED, OR TO BE LEVIED, IN FISCAL YEAR 2019 7. DESIGNATION OF LEGAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER FOR 2019 8. ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR DEPUTY COUNTY TREASURER – TREASURER 9. APPOINTMENT - CHIEF CORONER FOR 2019 10. APPOINTMENT – COUNTY HISTORIAN FOR 2019 11. APPOINTMENT – COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - 2019-2022 12. DELEGATE TO THE REAL PROPERTY TAX DIRECTOR THE AUTHORITY TO AUTHORIZE CORRECTION OF ERRORS AND PAYMENT OF TAX REFUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500 FOR THE YEAR 2019 13. ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT OF DEMOCRATIC DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, BOARD OF ELECTIONS – 2019-2020 14. ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT OF REPUBLICAN DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, BOARD OF ELECTIONS – 2019-2020 15. APPROVE AND ADOPT UPDATED PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR 2019 – PURCHASING 16. SCHEDULE OF SALARIES FOR 2019
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 2019
17. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 10, 2018 REGULAR MEETING AND THE DECEMBER 27, 2018 YEAR END MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 18. AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT C000343 – PUBLIC DEFENDER RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 19. AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT C000543 – PUBLIC DEFENDER 20. AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT C000643 – PUBLIC DEFENDER 21. AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE FY18 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT– EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 22. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE 2016 THROUGH 2020 FOUR YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 23. AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SCIDA) 24. AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT TO FILL AN UN-EXPIRED TERM ON THE SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SCIDA) 25. AUTHORIZE NAME CHANGE AND APPOINTMENT TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - HUMAN RESOURCES 26. ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR ONE (1) USED VEHICLE FOR CENTRAL GARAGE/AUTHORIZE TRANSFER FROM CONTINGENCY 27. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH EMMINGER, NEWTON, PIGEON AND MAGYAR, INC. FOR REASSESSMENT SERVICES – REAL PROPERTY TAX 28. ONE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS 29. TWO-YEAR APPOINTMENTS 30. THREE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS 31. FOUR-YEAR APPOINTMENTS 32. APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES WITH NO TERM 33. AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT TO FILL UN-EXPIRED TERM ON THE AGRICULTURE & FARMLAND PROTECTION BOARD 34. AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT TO FILL UN-EXPIRED TERM ON THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES PROTECTION BOARD W/D ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCES FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER - WITHDRAWN
SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 28, 2019
35. RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING 36. ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCES FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER 37. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH ELIZABETH CORLEY FOR ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY SERVICES – COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2019 RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 38. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 2, 2019 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, THE JANUARY 14, 2019 REGULAR MEETING AND THE JANUARY 28, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 39. AUTHORIZE ON-CALL PAY INCREASE FOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS – DISTRICT ATTORNEY 40. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S SEIZED ASSETS RESERVE ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE PORTABLE RADIOS – DISTRICT ATTORNEY 41. AUTHORIZE CLARIFICATION RELATIVE TO ON-CALL PAY FOR ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS – PUBLIC DEFENDER 42. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MID-STATE COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS, INC. FOR ON-SITE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 43A. MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 43 AND RESOLUTION NO. 44 TO CHANGE THE ACCOUNT NUMBER 43. AUTHORIZE USE OF CAPITAL FUNDS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SENECA HARBOR PARK BREAKWATER WALL – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – AS AMENDED 44. ACCEPT/REJECT SEALED BIDS FOR SENECA BREAKWATER WALL REPAIRS AND AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH BIDCO MARINE GROUP, INC. – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – AS AMENDED 45. AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHILD CARE AWARE OF STEUBEN AND SCHUYLER, A PROGRAM OF PRO ACTION OF STEUBEN AND YATES, INC. - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 46. ADOPT BUILDING ENERGY BENCHMARKING POLICY/PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 47. AUTHORIZE USE OF CAPITAL FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF A BOILER IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 48. AUTHORIZE USE OF CAPITAL FUNDS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A GENERATOR AT THE MILL CREEK CENTER – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 49. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH EMPIRE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL NATURAL GAS SUPPLY - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 50. AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR INTERDEPARTMENTAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR REFERRALS TO THE MOBILE WORK CREW – SOCIAL SERVICES 51. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CRITICAL SIGNAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; GTL, INC. DBA LINK TO LIFE FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 52. AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES “RAISE THE AGE” COMPLIANCE COALITION JUVENILE COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY LDC REPRESENTATIVE – SOCIAL SERVICES RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 53. AUTHORIZE FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT WITH AMANDA KING, SPEECH THERAPIST FOR RELATED PRESCHOOL SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH 54. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND EARLY INTERVENTION FROM JULY 1, 2019 55. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WATER LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES FROM JULY 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021 – PUBLIC HEALTH/WATERSHED 56. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME LICENSED CLINICIAN POSITION – COMMUNITY SERVICES 57. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET – COMMUNITY SERVICES 58. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME FOOD SERVICE MANAGER POSITION – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 59. AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR APPOINTMENTS TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 60. AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE ITEMS JUNK OR SURPLUS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS – PURCHASING 61. AUTHORIZE ABOLISHING THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE – HUMAN RESOURCES 62. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL HANDBOOK – HUMAN RESOURCES 63. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2015 THROUGH 2020 AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER SOUTHERN TIER (GST) BOCES FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 64. AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH COTT SYSTEMS FOR RESOLUTION3 LAND RECORDS MANAGEMENT HOSTED SERVICES – COUNTY CLERK 65. ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 66. ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR FULL-TIME ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY— COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 11, 2019
67. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 68. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA, LLC FOR LEVEL 2 SUPPORT 24 HOUR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICES – SHERIFF’S OFFICE 69. DISCONTINUE LEGAL ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 70. AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH DAVIS-ULMER SPRINKLER COMPANY, INC. FOR QUARTERLY WET AND DRY FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECTIONS AT COUNTY OWNED BUILDINGS - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 71. AUTHORIZE UNCOMPLETED WORK AGREEMENT WITH SILVERLINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR NORTH L’HOMMEDIEU OVER JOHNS CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 72. AUTHORIZE FIVE -YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW FALLS HOME, LLC FOR ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 73. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH GLOVE HOUSE, INC. FOR PERMANENCY SPECIALIST SERVICES FOR THE YOUTH – SOCIAL SERVICES 74. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ACM MEDICAL LABORATORY FOR DRUG TESTING SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 75. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2018 THROUGH 2019 CONTRACT WITH EPIPHANY COMMUNITY SERVICES, LLC FOR ADDITIONAL SURVEY SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH 76. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH JENNI IRWIN FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE FEDERAL DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT GRANT – PUBLIC HEALTH 77. AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH BIOSERV, INC. FOR MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL – PUBLIC HEALTH 78. AUTHORIZE ONGOING CARE MANAGEMENT AGENCY PROVIDER AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH HOMES OF UPPER NEW YORK, LLC (CHHUNY, LLC) – COMMUNITY SERVICES 79. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER HEAD START, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES 80. AUTHORIZE SIX-YEAR MASS TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL PROJECT GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR SECTION 5311 CONSOLIDATED GRANT FUNDING – COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 81. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES – REAL PROPERTY TAX 82. RESOLUTION URGING NEW YORK STATE TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC POLL BOOKS FOR COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTIONS 83. RESOLUTION URGING NEW YORK STATE TO FUND ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW STATE-ENACTED VOTING REFORMS IMPLEMENTED AT THE COUNTY LEVEL 84. A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE PROPOSED AND AMENDED 2020 EXECUTIVE STATE BUDGET IMPACTING THE AID AND INCENTIVES TO MUNICIPALITIES (AIM) AND STATE COST SHIFTS TO COUNTIES
REGULAR MEETING April 8, 2019
85. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 11, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 86. AUTHORIZE 2019 SEASONAL RATES FOR MARINA – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 87. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH HUNT ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, LAND SURVEYORS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT D.P.C. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR UPGRADE OF HVAC SYSTEMS – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 88. ACCEPT/REJECT SEALED BIDS FOR COURTHOUSE ROOF AND PAINTING - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 89. AUTHORIZE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #3 WITH FISHER ASSOCIATES, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION OF NORTH L’HOMMEDIEU STREET OVER JOHNS CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 90. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ENROLLMENT FOR 2019 91. ESTABLISH LEAD AGENCY STATUS FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT (OUTDOOR) REGULATING/LICENSING RELATIVE TO THE WOODSTOCK 50 MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL – PLANNING 92. ESTABLISH LEAD AGENCY STATUS FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT (OUTDOOR) REGULATING/LICENSING – PLANNING 93. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH THE FINGER LAKES AREA COUNSELING AND RECOVERY AGENCY, INC. (FLACRA) TO ADD INSTANT DRUG SCREEN TESTING SERVICES FOR PERSONS IN NEED OF SUPERVISION (PINS) DIVERSION – SOCIAL SERVICES 94. AUTHORIZE FIVE YEAR CONTRACT WITH LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS FOR PATERNITY TESTING SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 95. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH GLOVE HOUSE, INC. FOR PERSONS IN NEED OF SUPERVISION (PINS) SERVICES AND DRUG SCREENINGS – SOCIAL SERVICES 96. AUTHORIZE FIVE YEAR CONTRACT WITH DR. KRISTINA CUMMINGS D.O. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 97. DECLARE APRIL 2019 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH – SOCIAL SERVICES 98. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) BONUS AWARD ALLOCATION – SOCIAL SERVICES 99. DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO SIGN AMENDMENTS – YOUTH BUREAU 100. AUTHORIZE SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN FOR 2019 – YOUTH BUREAU 101. AUTHORIZE INCREASES IN THE MONTH TO MONTH CONTRACT WITH SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE FOR CABLE TV – COMMUNITY SERVICES 102. AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT TO THE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE – COMMUNITY SERVICES 103. AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE ITEMS JUNK OR SURPLUS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS – PURCHASING RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 104. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. FOR IMAGE MATE ONLINE AND OUTPOST SOFTWARE SUPPORT HOSTING – REAL PROPERTY TAX 105. ADJUST SALARY FOR THE DEPUTY CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE – LEGISLATIVE OFFICE 106. AUTHORIZE STATEMENT OF WORK CONTRACT WITH FIRSTLIGHT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 107. RECOGNIZING AND COMMEMORATING MAY 1, 2019 AS “LAW DAY” IN SCHUYLER COUNTY – COUNTY ATTORNEY 108. ADOPTING THE LEGAL ARGUMENTS OF THE AMICUS BRIEF FILED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA ON BEHALF OF NUMEROUS SIMILARLY SITUATED STATES FOR INCLUSION IN AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF TO BE FILED IN THE MATTER OF THE NEW YORK STATE RIFLE AND PISTOL ASSOCIATION, INC. ET. AL V. THE CITY OF THE NEW YORK, STATE OF NEW YORK ET. AL. CURRENTLY PENDING BEFORE THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT—COUNTY ATTORNEY 109. ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR FULL-TIME ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY POSITION – DISTRICT ATTORNEY 110. OPPOSE NEW YORK STATE SENATE BILL S.1947 AND NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY BILL A.1261 RELATED TO HOURS, WAGES AND SUPPLEMENTS IN CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC WORK
REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 2019 111. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 8, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 112. AUTHORIZE MODIFICATION 2 OF THE FIVE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOREST SERVICE FOR PATROL SERVICES IN THE FINGER LAKES FOREST – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 113. AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE 2018 GOVERNORS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR A CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROGRAM GRANT CPS-2019 SCHUYLER CO SO-00234-(049) – SHERIFF’S OFFICE 114. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM SEIZED ASSETS RESERVE ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN INTERVIEW VIDEO SYSTEM – SHERIFF’S OFFICE 115. AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT, C000543 – PUBLIC DEFENDER 116. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CARLTON A. GUILD, DBA FINGER LAKES ROOFING, FOR PAINTING OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE CUPOLA - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 117. ACCEPT SEALED BID FOR GENERATOR FOR MILL CREEK HEALTH CENTER AND AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH JOHN MILLS ELECTRIC, INC. – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 118. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS FOR HVAC UPGRADES AT VARIOUS BUILDINGS - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 119. AUTHORIZE ONGOING CONTRACT WITH HIWITRAC, LLC FOR GPS TRACKING SERVICES – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 120. DECLARE JUNE 15, 2019 AS WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY (WEAAD) – SOCIAL SERVICES 121. AUTHORIZE A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH STAFKINGS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. FOR PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE – SOCIAL SERVICES 122. AUTHORIZE A NEW FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CHILDREN’S HOME OF WYOMING CONFERENCE FOR FOSTER CARE SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 123. AUTHORIZE A NEW FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH VILLA OF HOPE FOR FOSTER CARE SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 124. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH SCHUYLER HEAD START, INC FOR EXPANSION OF MEAL SERVICES – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 125. RECOGNIZE MRS. KATHLEEN LAMOREAUX AND MRS. DIANE EDWARDS AS THE 2019 NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEES FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 126. AUTHORIZE ONGOING CONTRACT WITH SOLIX, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM – PUBLIC HEALTH 127. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH EPIPHANY COMMUNITY SERVICES, LLC FOR ADDITIONAL SURVEY SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH 128. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH EPIPHANY COMMUNITY SERVICES, LLC FOR ADDITIONAL SURVEY SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH 129. AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO ONGOING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH OFFICE ALLY, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC BILLING – COMMUNITY SERVICES 130. NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #2 – PLANNING DEPARTMENT 131. ACCEPTANCE OF 2019 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ANNUAL ENROLLMENT REQUESTS 132. DECLARE NEGATIVE DECLARATION STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) FOR ISSUANCE FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR GENERAL MASS GATHERING EVENTS FOR 2019 – PLANNING DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 133A. MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO.133 133. DECLARE NEGATIVE DECLARATION STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) FOR ISSUANCE FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, INC. RELATIVE TO THE 2019 WOODSTOCK 50 MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL – PLANNING DEPARTMENT – TABLED – WITHDRAWN BY RESOLUTION NO. 178-19 134. AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE ITEM SURPLUS FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT – PURCHASING 135. RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE DRIVER’S LICENSE ACCESS AND PRIVACY ACT – COUNTY CLERK 136. ACCEPT/REJECT OFFERS TO PURCHASE AND QUITCLAIM PROPERTY TAKEN BY TAX DEED – TREASURER’S OFFICE 137. SET TAX AUCTION SALE DATE – TREASURER 138. STANDARD WORK DAY AND REPORTING RESOLUTION FOR THE YEAR 2019 139. RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER TO AUDIT WESTERN NEW YORK OFF TRACK BETTING CORP (OTB) AND CALLING ON OTB TO HONOR FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW (FOIL) REQUESTS – LEGISLATURE 140. MOTION TO BRING TWO (2) RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR 141. APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT COVERING EMPLOYEES IN THE SCHUYLER COUNTY HIGHWAY UNIT #8600 142. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CLUTE PARK – PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL MEETING MAY 28, 2019
143. RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING 144. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A HOME RULE REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT OF NEW YORK STATE CORRECTIONS LAW §§ 500-A AND 500-C TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHUYLER COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO HOLD PERSONS UNDER ARREST FOR ARRAIGNMENT IN ANY COURT LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 2019
145. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 2019 REGULAR MEETING AND THE MAY 28, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 146. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) USED VEHICLE – SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 147. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME CORRECTION COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR POSITION - SHERIFF’S OFFICE 148. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (NYSDCJS) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RAISE THE AGE INITIATIVE GRANT – PROBATION DEPARTMENT 149. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL COST RECOVERY – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 150. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS FOR PARKING LOT AND DRIVEWAY SEALING AT SENECA HARBOR PARK - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 151. AUTHORIZE ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BARTON AND LOGUIDICE, D.P.C. FOR THE DESIGN AND REPLACEMENT OF COUNTY ROAD 6 OVER VANLOON CREEK – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 152. AUTHORIZE AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH YATES COUNTY FOR A SHARED GLOBE 20 TON TRAILER – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 153. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MULTIPLE MUNICIPALITIES AND AGENCIES FOR A SHARED JOHN DEERE 85G COMPACT EXCAVATOR – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 154. AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CHILDREN’S HOME OF WYOMING CONFERENCE FOR ADOPTION RECRUITMENT SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 155. AUTHORIZE A NEW FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM GEORGE AGENCY FOR FOSTER CARE SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 156. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SATELLITE TRACKING OF PEOPLE, LLC (STOP) FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING – SOCIAL SERVICES 157. AUTHORIZE CREATION OF A CONTINGENCY AND TAX STABILIZATION RESERVE FUND FOR HUMAN SERVICES 158. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOR THE FAMILY PLAY AND RESOURCE CENTER PARENT EDUCATOR – YOUTH BUREAU 159. AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BOARD –YOUTH BUREAU 160. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT– YOUTH BUREAU 161. AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH FINGER LAKES THERAPY WORKS, PLLC FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH 162. AUTHORIZE FIVE YEAR CONTRACT WITH YATES COUNTY CHAPTER, NEW YORK ARC, INC. FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH 163. AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH YATES COUNTY CHAPTER, NEW YORK ARC, INC. FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 164. AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH LAUREN TAYLOR, SLP FOR SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH 165. AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ISALUS, LLC DBA ISALUS HEALTHCARE FOR ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS SYSTEM SERVICES -PUBLIC HEALTH 166. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH JENNI IRWIN FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE FEDERAL DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT GRANT – PUBLIC HEALTH 167. ACCEPT BID FOR LABORATORY SERVICES 2019 THROUGH 2021 FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH’S WATERSHED AGENCY – PUBLIC HEALTH 168. ACCEPT BIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND EARLY INTERVENTION CHILDREN 2019 THROUGH 2022 – PUBLIC HEALTH 169. ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT OF EARLY INTERVENTION OFFICIAL DESIGNEE - PUBLIC HEALTH 170. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF A ONE FULL-TIME KEYBOARD SPECIALIST POSITION – COMMUNITY SERVICES 171. AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 172. AUTHORIZE A CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION (CFA) FOR LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO COMPLETE DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR FLOOD PRONE HISTORIC STRUCTURES – PLANNING 173. ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR APPLICATION AND MONITORING EXPENSES FOR THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES PROTECTION REHABILITATION DISTRICT FOR LAMOKA LAKE 174. AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE ITEMS JUNK FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS – PURCHASING 175. AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAX RECEIPTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 261 OF THE NEW YORK STATE TAX LAW FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2018 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2019 176. AUTHORIZE THE 2019-2020 SCHUYLER COUNTY CHAPTER NYSARC, INC. PUBLIC TRANSIT CONTRACT – COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 177. MOTION TO BRING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL RESOLUTION TO THE FLOOR 178. WITHDRAW RESOLUTION NO. 133-19 TITLED “DECLARE NEGATIVE DECLARATION STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) FOR ISSUANCE FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, INC. RELATIVE TO THE 2019 WOODSTOCK 50 MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL – PLANNING DEPARTMENT” AT REQUEST OF APPLICANT
SPECIAL MEETING JULY 25, 2019
179. RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 180. AUTHORIZE STIPULATION AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT WITH ERIN V. SPENCER AND THE CSEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 2019
181. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 10, 2019 REGULAR MEETING AND THE JUNE 25, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 182. ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR ONE (1) USED VEHICLE - SHERIFF’S OFFICE 183. AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR A STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM – SHERIFF 184. AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE HOME SECURITY GRANT – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 185. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CARLTON A. GUILD, DBA FINGER LAKES ROOFING FOR REMOVAL OF EXISTING PLYWOOD AND REPLACE WITH NEW – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 186. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH KATE EBERSOLE, DBA KEE CONCEPTS FOR TRAINING AND MENTORING SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 187. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR SUPERVISION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILE’S PROGRAM (STSJP) – SOCIAL SERVICES 188. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE – SOCIAL SERVICES 189. AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING FOR THE NEW YORK CONNECTS EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 190. AUTHORIZE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME NEW YORK CONNECTS COORDINATOR POSITION - OFFICE FOR THE AGING 191. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME FOOD SERVICE HELPER POSITION – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 192. AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH GORGE FALLS THERAPY SLP, OT, PLLC FOR THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM – PUBLIC HEALTH 193. AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH NANCY FUHR, LCSW FOR THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM – PUBLIC HEALTH 194. AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR RELATED PRESCHOOL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 195. AUTHORIZE AMENDING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL SPECIALIST COORDINATOR SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH 196. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE PART-TIME PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE POSITION – PUBLIC HEALTH 197. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TENELEVEN GROUP, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC BILLING SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES 198A. MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO 198. 198. AUTHORIZE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF MONTOUR FALLS AND AUTHORIZE USE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CATHARINE VALLEY TRAIL – AS AMENDED 199. APPOINTMENT – COUNTY CORONER 200. RESOLUTION OPTING OUT OF PAPER BAG TAX 201. ACCEPT/REJECT 2019 TAX AUCTION BIDS – TREASURER
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2019
202. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 8, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 203. AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES – DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 204. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME PROBATION OFFICER SUPERVISOR I POSITION – PROBATION DEPARTMENT 205. AUTHORIZE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT NO. C2ND643 FOR A SECOND UPSTATE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND CASELOAD REDUCTION GRANT– PUBLIC DEFENDER 206. SUPPORT H.R. 1629 BILL; SUPPORTING ACCURATE VIEWS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT (911 SAVES ACT) - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 207. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COUNTY COURTROOM RENOVATIONS – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 208. ACCEPT/REJECT SEALED BIDS FOR MULTIPLE BUILDING HVAC IMPROVEMENTS MECHANICAL CONTRACT AND PLUMBING CONTRACT - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 209. ACCEPT/REJECT SEALED BIDS FOR MULTIPLE BUILDING HVAC IMPROVEMENTS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 210. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF RESERVE FUNDS FOR FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES/AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET 211. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR OUTREACH SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 212. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK KEYBOARD SPECIALIST POSITION – SOCIAL SERVICES 213. AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH FRANZISKA RACKER CENTER, INC. DBA RACKER FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED PRESCHOOL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH 214. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH RURAL HEALTH NETWORK OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEW YORK FOR A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR AN AMERICORPS VISTA VOLUNTEER – PUBLIC HEALTH 215. AUTHORIZE THE SHORT-TERM REDUCTION IN HOURS FOR ONE CARE MANAGER POSITION – COMMUNITY SERVICES 216. AUTHORIZE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS – PLANNING 217. AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE ITEMS JUNK OR SURPLUS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS – PURCHASING 218. AUTHORIZE RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES 219. RECOGNIZE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION 220. AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP) INC.– HUMAN RESOURCES
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER9, 2019
221. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 12, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 222. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM SEIZED ASSETS RESERVE ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TASERS, BODY CAMERAS AND DEFENSE SPRAY – SHERIFF’S OFFICE 223. ACCEPT SEALED BID FOR SENECA HARBOR PARK PARKING LOT SEAL AND STRIPING AND AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH RUN-RITE CONSTRUCTION LLC – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 224. ACCEPT CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION ON VARIOUS STRUCTURES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 225. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO REPLENISH SALT AND SAND SUPPLIES – HIGHWAY 226. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH GLOVE HOUSE, INC. FOR THE SUPPORT AND RECRUITMENT OF PROSPECTIVE FOSTER FAMILIES - SOCIAL SERVICES 227. AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH STEUBEN COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PARENTING EDUCATION SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 228. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. D.B.A. ONE CALL NOW FOR APPOINTMENT REMINDER SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 229. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH WEBBER CPA, PLLC FOR FORENSIC ACCOUNTING SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 230. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND OTHER CHEMICAL DEPENDENCIES OF THE FINGER LAKES FOR ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH 231. AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CORNING-PAINTED POST AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH 232. DESIGNATE OCTOBER 20, 2019 THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2019 AS NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK - PUBLIC HEALTH 233. AUTHORIZE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THROUGH HEALTH RESEARCH, INC. FOR A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM – PUBLIC HEALTH 234. AUTHORIZE REDUCING THE HOURS OF A FULL-TIME PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST POSITION TO PART-TIME – PUBLIC HEALTH 235. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME TEMPORARY ACCOUNT CLERK-KEYBOARD SPECIALIST POSITION – SOCIAL SERVICES 236. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH OSMOND WAHEED, D.O. FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES 237. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER HEAD START, INC. TO PROVIDE MEAL SERVICES – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 238. AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT, THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, THE SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION FOR THE MARKETING OF MONTEREY SHOCK 239. RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #1 – PLANNING DEPARTMENT 240. AUTHORIZE AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH YATES COUNTY FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) DAY SERVICES – PLANNING DEPARTMENT 241. AUTHORIZE 2019-2020 SNOWMOBILE GRANT APPLICATION – SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION 242. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF HECTOR FOR THE SALE OF TIMBER ON FEDERALLY OWNED ENTITLEMENT LAND – TREASURER’S OFFICE RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 243. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH EMMINGER, NEWTON, PIGEON AND MAGYAR, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL REASSESSMENT SERVICES – REAL PROPERTY TAX 244. AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR APPOINTMENT TO THE LAW LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 245. AUTHORIZE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS – BOARD OF ELECTIONS 246. AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO THE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH COTT SYSTEMS FOR AN ADDITIONAL SCANNER – COUNTY CLERK 247. ADOPT UPDATED INFORMATION SECURITY AND COMPUTING POLICIES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 248. ADOPT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 249. RECOGNIZE SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 AS CONSTITUTION AND CITIZENSHIP DAY—COUNTY ATTORNEY 250. AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF ODESSA FOR WEB PAGE DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION – COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 251. APPOINTMENT – COUNTY CORONER 252. ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM INDEPENDENT TITLE AGENCY, LLC FOR ABSTRACT SERVICES – TREASURER 253. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH WATKINS GLEN HARBOR HOTEL FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 254. MOTION TO BRING ONE (1) RESOLUTION TO THE FLOOR 255. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE INTERMUNICIPAL CONTRACT WITH YATES COUNTY FOR SHARED PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF – PUBLIC HEALTH
SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
256. RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING 257. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TOWN OF READING’S RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT “US SALT, LLC” CASE -REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2019
258. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 REGULAR MEETING AND THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 259. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE NEW YORK STATE HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT W/D. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE CONTRACT LANGUAGE WITH TREAHY CONSULTATION SERVICES LLC FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF “RAISE THE AGE” REQUIREMENTS – SOCIAL SERVICES - WITHDRAWN 260. AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION AND FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING FOR THE UNMET NEED INITIATIVE – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 261. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MVP HEALTH CARE FOR REIMBURSEMENT AS A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER – MENTAL HEALTH 262. ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER POSITION – COMMUNITY SERVICES 263. ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR THE CLINIC DIRECTOR POSITION – COMMUNITY SERVICES 264. DECLARE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT UNDER STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQR) REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #1 – PLANNING DEPARTMENT 265. RESOLUTION TO MODIFY SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #1 – PLANNING DEPARTMENT 266. SET THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE COMPLETION AND FILING OF THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT – REAL PROPERTY TAX AGENCY 267. AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF STIPULATION AND ORDER ON CONSENT IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF WAL-MART PROPERTY TAX DEPT. C/O WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST #3221 V TOWN OF DIX, COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, ET AL - REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES 268. INTRODUCE LOCAL LAW INTRO. A OF THE YEAR 2019 SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2020 269. SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON COUNTY BUDGET FOR 2020 270. AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH MULTIPLE ENTITIES FOR POLLING PLACES – BOARD OF ELECTIONS 271. AUTHORIZE MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY INCREASE FOR 2020 – HUMAN RESOURCES 272. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH ECONOMY PAVING CO., INC. FOR MILL STREET OVER CHEQUAGA FALLS BRIDGE REHABILITATION – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 273. AUTHORIZE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN AND AUTHORIZE USE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE KAYAK LAUNCH AT CLUTE PARK RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 274. INTRODUCE LOCAL LAW INTRO. B OF THE YEAR 2019 A LOCAL LAW SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2019
275. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 276. AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR A FY2018 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) GRANT PROGRAM – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 277. AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE FY2019 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 278. AUTHORIZE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (DCJS) FOR THE 2019/2020 NEW YORK STATE AID TO PROSECUTION GRANT - DISTRICT ATTORNEY 279. AUTHORIZE STOP DWI PLAN FOR THE YEAR 2020 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE 280. AUTHORIZE FORTY-EIGHT MONTH LEASE WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR SIX NEW VEHICLES – SHERIFF’S OFFICE 281. AUTHORIZE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES FOR INVESTIGATIVE, EXPERT AND TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES - PUBLIC DEFENDER 282. AUTHORIZE A NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT FOR TRAININGS, OFFICE SUPPLIES AND TRIAL EQUIPMENT - PUBLIC DEFENDER 283. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH HUNT ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, LAND SURVEYORS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT D.P.C., FOR AIR SAMPLING SERVICES IN THE COUNTY JAIL BOILER ROOM - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 284. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER FROM FUND BALANCE IN GENERAL FUND FOR THE MULTIPLE BUILDING HVAC IMPROVEMENTS – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 285. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 286. AUTHORIZE A NEW FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH HILLSIDE CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR FOSTER CARE SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 287. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH WATKINS GLEN HARBOR HOTEL FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING ANNUAL CAREGIVER RECOGNITION EVENT – OFFICE FOR THE AGING RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 288. AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SCHUYLER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND WESTERN NY INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC AND CORNING COUNCIL FOR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION FOR THE DISABLED, INC. T/A AIM INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER, FOR THE NY CONNECTS/NO WRONG DOOR HUB – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 289. APPROVAL OF THE 2020 THROUGH 2024 FOUR YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 290. AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION FOR MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT (MIPPA) FUNDING – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 291. RESOLUTION REQUESTING ALLOCATING UNRESTRICTED RESOURCES TO LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO FORTIFY PROVISION OF CORE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AND PREPARE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EXPANDED PUBLIC HEALTH MANDATES – PUBLIC HEALTH 292. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PROGRAM - PUBLIC HEALTH 293. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH INDEPENDENT HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR REIMBURSEMENT AS A PARTICIPATING PROVIDER – COMMUNITY SERVICES 294. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR STATE AID – MENTAL HEALTH 295. AUTHORIZE GRADE CHANGE FOR THE SENIOR CARE MANAGER POSITION– COMMUNITY SERVICES 296. ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM MXI ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC FOR THE 2020 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY – PLANNING 297. ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM SUNNKING, INC. FOR THE 2020 USED ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DAY – PLANNING 298. AUTHORIZE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN FOR WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT OF SENECA HARBOR PARK AND THE VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) PARCEL – PLANNING 299. AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CCC) RELATING TO COUNTY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT SERVICES – TREASURER’S DEPARTMENT 300. AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR A FINANCIAL SOFTWARE SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE – TREASURER’S DEPARTMENT 301. COMPLETION AND FILING OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE YEAR 2019 FOR THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES’ PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT IN THE TOWNS OF ORANGE AND TYRONE, IN THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, AND STATE OF NEW YORK PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 270 AND 271 OF COUNTY LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 302. DIRECTING THE LEVY OF THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES’ PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT TAXES DUE JANUARY 2020 303. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT EQUALIZATION RATES FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF THE YEAR 2020 COUNTY TAX LEVY – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE 304. INTRODUCE LOCAL LAW INTRO. C OF THE YEAR 2019 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 7 OF THE YEAR 2000 TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL INCOME LIMITS PURSUANT TO REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW (RPTL) SECTION 459-c – REAL PROPERTY TAX 305. SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON AGED EXEMPTION SLIDING SCALE INCREASE – REAL PROPERTY TAX 306. AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHUYLER COUNTY CORRECTION OFFICER’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. – HUMAN RESOURCES 307. AUTHORIZE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS – BOARD OF ELECTIONS 308. AUTHORIZING COUNTY OF SCHUYLER TO OPT OUT OF THE NEGOTIATION CLASS IN “IN RE NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION” 309. ADOPTING LOCAL LAW INTRO. A/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 2020 TITLED SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2020 310. ADOPTING LOCAL LAW INTRO. B/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 2020 TITLED SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 311. ALTERATION OF 2020 TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 – WEIGHTS AND MEASURERS 312. ALTERATION OF 2020 TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 – SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION 313. ADOPTION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY BUDGET FOR 2020 314. APPROPRIATE THE SEVERAL AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN BUDGET IN COLUMN ENTITLED "2020” 315. 2020 BUDGET OF $50,169,588: LEGISLATURE TO DETERMINE TOWN CONTRIBUTION TO COUNTY TAXES AND ISSUE CERTIFICATE TO EACH TOWN 316. MOTION TO BRING ONE (1) RESOLUTION TO THE FLOOR 317. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SYRACUSE OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS FOR REMODEL OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICE SUITE – SOCIAL SERVICES
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2019
318. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 12, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 319. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS GRANT – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 320. AUTHORIZE SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH WILMAC BUSINESS EQUIPMENT CO., INC. FOR THE 911 CENTER – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 321. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL HANDBOOK/AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME SECRETARY TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY POSITION – DISTRICT ATTORNEY 322. AUTHORIZE ON-CALL PAY DECREASE FOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS – DISTRICT ATTORNEY 323. IMPLORING THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO IMMEDIATELY AMEND OR DELAY IMPLEMENTATION OF BAIL AND DISCOVERY REFORM LAWS THAT WILL ENDANGER THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK AND REVERSE DECADES OF BIPARTISAN PROGRESS IN REDUCING CRIME 324. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CONSTELLATION ENERGY RESOURCES, LLC FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLY, FIXED PRICE SOLUTIONS – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 325. ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR PART-TIME ASSISTANT DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAY AND FACILITIES POSITION – BUILDINGS & GROUNDS 326. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MITCHELL 1 FOR SHOP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT/CENTRAL GARAGE 327. ESTABLISH AND COLLECT FEES FOR THE INSPECTION AND TESTING OF ALL WEIGHTS AND MEASURES TESTING DEVICES – WEIGHTS & MEASURES 328. AUTHORIZE SIX YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO SCHUYLER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS IN EMERGENCY HOUSING – SOCIAL SERVICES 329. ACCEPT AND ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DRUG- FREE COMMUNITIES GRANT- PUBLIC HEALTH 330. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION – PUBLIC HEALTH/WATERSHED 331. AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR STATE AID – MENTAL HEALTH 332. AUTHORIZE ONGOING CONTRACT WITH BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS/BHS IPS, LLC FOR MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES 333. AUTHORIZE ONGOING CONTRACT WITH GREATER ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION ORGANIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC RECORD SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 334. AUTHORIZE RENEWING THE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INC. (SCOPED) FOR 2020 AND AUTHORIZE USE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESERVE FUNDS 335. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS FOR APPLICATION AND MONITORING EXPENSES FOR THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT (LAMOKA AND WANETA LAKES) 336. AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE ITEMS JUNK OR SURPLUS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS – PURCHASING 337. ADOPT INCREASE IN THE CURRENT AGED EXEMPTION SLIDING SCALE INCOME LIMIT – REAL PROPERTY 338. AUTHORIZE TOWN OF HECTOR DELINQUENT WATER BILLS TO BE CHARGED ON THE JANUARY 2020, TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILLS – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE 339. AUTHORIZE TOWN OF READING DELINQUENT SEWER AND WATER BILLS TO BE CHARGED ON THE JANUARY 2020, TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILLS – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE 340. LOCAL LAW INTRO. C/LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 2019 TITLED “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 7 OF THE YEAR 2000 TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL INCOME LIMITS PURSUANT TO REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW (RPTL) SECTION 459-C – REAL PROPERTY TAX” 341. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE PART-TIME MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE CLERK POSITION - COUNTY CLERK’S DEPARTMENT 342. SET DATES - 2019 YEAR END MEETING AND THE 2020 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 343. AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAX RECEIPTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 261 OF THE NEW YORK STATE TAX LAW FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2019 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 344. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER FROM VOICE AND DATA RESERVE ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE 365 LICENSING – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 345. AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO THE CHEMUNG–SCHUYLER-STEUBEN WORKFORCE NEW YORK FOR RECAPTURED FUNDS
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346. RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING 347. APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT COVERING EMPLOYEES IN THE SCHUYLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #8600, AFSCME, CSEA LOCAL 849
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348. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR A NEW COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) AND RECORDS SYSTEM AND A FIVE-YEAR FLEX SYSTEM AND SERVICES AGREEMENT – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 349. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH SATELLITE TRACKING OF PEOPLE, LLC (STOP) FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING – PROBATION DEPARTMENT 350. AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEOPOST FOR A NEW POSTAGE METER – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 351. AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH EV CONNECT, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT ELECTRONIC VEHICLE POWERCHARGE L2 SINGLE PLUG CDMA PEDESTAL CHARGE STATIONS AND RELATED NYSERDA CHARGE READY NY PROGRAM AGREEMENT – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 352. AUTHORIZE SIX-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THREE SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS IN EMERGENCY HOUSING – SOCIAL SERVICES 353. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH STEUBEN CHURCH PEOPLE AGAINST POVERTY, INC D.B.A. ARBOR DEVELOPMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES 354. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ASSOCIATION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY FOR THE FAMILY PLAY AND RESOURCE CENTER PARENT EDUCATOR - YOUTH BUREAU 355. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE LESS THAN FULL- TIME VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR POSITION – OFFICE FOR THE AGING 356. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH EPIPHANY COMMUNITY SERVICES, LLC FOR ONGOING COALITION EVALUATION FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY COALITION ON UNDERAGE DRINKING AND DRUGS - PUBLIC HEALTH 357. AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR THE SENIOR DATA ENTRY OPERATOR POSITION IN THE MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT – COMMUNITY SERVICES – AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 23-20 358. DECLARE NEGATIVE DECLARATION STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ICE RINK AND SPLASH PAD AT CLUTE PARK – PLANNING DEPARTMENT 359. UNPAID SCHOOL TAXES – ASSESSED AND RELEVIED FOR 2019-2020 (2018-2019 CITY SCHOOLS) 360. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS 361. AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME SR. ACCOUNT CLERK -KEYBOARD SPECIALIST POSITION – TREASURER RESOLUTION BY NUMBER – 2019 I 362. AUTHORIZE INCREASING THE HOURS OF THE PART-TIME ASSESSOR POSITION TO LESS THAN FULL-TIME – REAL PROPERTY TAX 363. DEDICATION OF 2019 PROCEEDINGS 364. AUTHORIZE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH OTHER COUNTIES FOR A BROADBAND FEASIBILITY STUDY
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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 2, 2019
The January 2, 2019 Organizational Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Stacy B. Husted, Clerk, acting as Temporary Chairman. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Fagan and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The Acting Chair then opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of the Legislature for the year 2019. MOTION by Legislator Barnes to nominate Legislator Dennis A. Fagan as Chairman, SECOND by Legislator Rondinaro. The Acting Chair asked for other nominations and there were none. RESOLUTION NO. 1 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: CLOSE NOMINATIONS - 2019 CHAIRPERSON OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the nominations for the 2019 Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature be closed. Vote 7-1. No: Lausell. RESOLUTION NO. 2 Motion by Barnes, Second by Howell. RE: APPOINTMENT - CHAIR, SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE – 2019 BE IT RESOLVED, that Dennis A. Fagan be Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature for the year 2019. Vote 7-1. Noes; Lausell. RESOLUTION NO. 3 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: "CONTINUITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT" FOR 2019 BE IT RESOLVED, that the duly authorized vice-chairman successors for "Continuity of Local Government", as prescribed by Schuyler County Local Law No. 1-1972, be adopted for the year 2019, as follows: Chairman Dennis A. Fagan #1 Vice-Chairman Philip C. Barnes #2 Vice-Chairman Van A. Harp #3 Vice-Chairman Michael L. Lausell #4 Vice-Chairman James W. D. Howell, Jr. #5 Vice-Chairman Carl. H. Blowers #6 Vice-Chairman Mark F. Rondinaro #7 Vice-Chairman David M. Reed Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 4 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: CONFORM TO "RULES OF PROCEDURE" FOR 2019 BE IT RESOLVED, that the "Rules of Procedure", as adopted on January 13, 1992 to be effective January 13, 1992, as amended on October 12, 1999, as amended on May 10, 2004, as amended on June 12, 2006, as amended on January 1, 2007, and as amended on May 12, 2014, be conformed to. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 5 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY FUNDS FOR 2019 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Depositories for Schuyler County funds be the following banks and for the following amounts:
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 CHEMUNG CANAL TRUST COMPANY Montour Falls or Watkins Glen Office 303 W. Main Street Montour Falls, NY 14865 $8,000,000.00
TOMPKINS TRUST COMPANY Main Street Odessa, NY 14869 $8,000,000.00
CHASE 1 Clinton Ave., Suite 700 Rochester, NY 14604 $8,000,000.00
COMMUNITY BANK, N.A. Watkins Glen Office 401 N. Franklin Street $8,000,000.00 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 6 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: A RESOLUTION DELEGATING TO THE COUNTY TREASURER OF THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, NEW YORK, THE POWER TO AUTHORIZE, ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2019, THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000.00 OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES AND/OR REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES OF SAID COUNTY IN ANTICIPATION OF THE COLLECTION OF REAL ESTATE TAXES LEVIED, OR TO BE LEVIED, IN FISCAL YEAR 2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the affirmative vote of the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler, New York, as follows: Section 1. The power to authorize, on an as needed basis during fiscal year 2019, the issuance and sale of not exceeding $2,500,000.00 of tax anticipation notes and/or revenue anticipation notes of the County of Schuyler, New York, including renewals thereof, and any associated necessary costs, in anticipation of the collection of real estate taxes levied, or to be levied, for such fiscal year of said County, is hereby delegated to the County Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents as may be determined by said County Treasurer, pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 7 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: DESIGNATION OF LEGAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER FOR 2019 BE IT RESOLVED, that The Review & Express weekly newspaper within Schuyler County, be designated as the legal County paper to publish resolutions, election notices, official canvass and other notices. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 8 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR DEPUTY COUNTY TREASURER - TREASURER BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledge the appointment by Holley A. Sokolowski, Schuyler County Treasurer, of Danielle R. Burns, as Deputy County Treasurer, effective January 1, 2019 at an annual salary of $46,000. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 9 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: APPOINTMENT - CHIEF CORONER FOR 2019 2
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BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature, upon the recommendation of the elected coroners, acknowledges and accepts the appointment of Blanche Borzell, M.D. as Chief Coroner for the year 2019, at an additional stipend of $2,500 for administrative duties to be paid quarterly at the rate of $625.00 per quarter. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 10 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: APPOINTMENT – COUNTY HISTORIAN FOR 2019 BE IT RESOLVED, that Gary Emerson be appointed as County Historian for the year 2019, with a salary of $3,750. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 11 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: APPOINTMENT – COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - 2019-2022 BE IT RESOLVED, that Timothy M. O’Hearn be appointed County Administrator for a four-year term commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2022, at a salary of $133,075. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 12 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: DELEGATE TO THE REAL PROPERTY TAX DIRECTOR THE AUTHORITY TO AUTHORIZE CORRECTION OF ERRORS AND PAYMENT OF TAX REFUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500 FOR THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the State of New York has, pursuant to Sections 554 and 556 of the Real Property Tax Law (RPTL), authorized correction of errors and payment of tax refunds without prior audit for corrections for refunds not exceeding $2,500, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County desires to delegate to the Real Property Tax Services Director (Director) the authority as stated under said law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that there is hereby delegated to the Director the power to authorize the Schuyler County Treasurer to make payment of any refund or credit of taxes not exceeding the sum of $2,500 without prior audit, as provided in Sections 554(9) and 556(8) of the RPTL for the calendar year of 2019, with the following provisions: 1. That the Director shall comply with all provisions under RPTL Sections 554 and 556 relative to corrections of errors and the refund or credit of taxes. 2. That on or before the 15th day of each month the Director shall submit to the Legislature a report of the corrections, refunds and credits processed by such official during the month, embodying in that report the information as required under aforesaid statute. 3. That in no case shall the total amount of such refund or credit exceed the amount appropriated by the County Legislature. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 13 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT OF DEMOCRATIC DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, BOARD OF ELECTIONS – 2019-2020 WHEREAS, Carolyn C. Elkins, Democratic Commissioner in the Board of Elections, has appointed Kathryn R. Elkins with the endorsement of the Democratic Party for the term 2019-2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby acknowledge the appointment by Carolyn C. Elkins, Commissioner, Board of Elections of Kathryn R. Elkins as Deputy Commissioner, Board of Elections effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020 full-time, at an annual salary of $40,731. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 14 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT OF REPUBLICAN DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, BOARD OF ELECTIONS – 2019-2020 WHEREAS, Joseph Fazzary, Republican Commissioner in the Board of Elections, has appointed Cindy 3
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 L. Cady with the endorsement of the Republican Party for the term 2019-2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby acknowledge the appointment by Joseph Fazzary, Commissioner, Board of Elections of Cindy L. Cady as Deputy Commissioner, Board of Elections effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020 full-time, at an annual salary of $42,547. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 15 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: APPROVE AND ADOPT UPDATED PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR 2019 - PURCHASING WHEREAS, Schuyler County Purchasing Policies and Procedures have been updated to reflect procedural changes and recent additions to General Municipal Law (GML) Section 103. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves and adopts the revised Purchasing Policies and Procedures for 2019, on file in the Legislative Office and the Purchasing Department, effective January 1, 2019. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 16 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: SCHEDULE OF SALARIES FOR 2019 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schedule of Salaries for 2019, as attached hereto, be adopted, effective January 1, 2019, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Human Resources Department and the County Treasurer be authorized and directed to pay the County employees according to the 2019 Salary Schedule. Vote 8-0. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. MOTION by Legislator Rondinaro to go into executive session related to the proposed acquisition, sale, or exchange of securities, when publicity would substantially affect their value, and may imperil public safety if disclosed, SECOND by Legislator Harp. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes. MOTION by Legislator Rondinaro to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Blowers. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes. The Meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk Jamee L. Mack, Deputy Clerk
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 2019
The January 14, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Barnes and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Reed who was excused. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 17 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 10, 2018 REGULAR MEETING AND THE DECEMBER 27, 2018 YEAR END MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the December 10, 2018 Regular Meeting and the December 27, 2018 Year End Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 18 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT C000343 – PUBLIC DEFENDER
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WHEREAS, the Public Defender’s Office has received the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services Grant, C000343 (Distribution #3), and WHEREAS, said grant was for the period of June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2018, and WHEREAS, said grant funds have not been fully utilized, and as such, said grant should be extended, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services has provided an agreement to extend the contract period through May 31, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said grant contract extension, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to extend the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services grant, C000343 accordingly, and in cooperation with the Public Defender’s Office. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 19 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers RE: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT C000543 – PUBLIC DEFENDER WHEREAS, the Public Defender’s Office has received the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services Grant, C000543 (Distribution #4), and WHEREAS, said grant was for the period of January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017, and WHEREAS, said grant funds have not been fully utilized, and as such, said grant should be extended, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services has provided an agreement to extend the contract period through December 31, 2018. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said grant contract extension, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to extend the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services grant, C000543 accordingly, and in cooperation with the Public Defender’s Office. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 20 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT C000643 – PUBLIC DEFENDER WHEREAS, the Public Defender’s Office has received the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services Grant, C000643 (Upstate Quality Improvement and Caseload Reduction), and WHEREAS, said grant was for the period of January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017, and WHEREAS, said grant funds have not been fully utilized, and as such, said grant should be extended, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services has provided an agreement to extend the contract period through December 31, 2018. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said grant contract extension, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to extend the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services grant, C000643 accordingly, and in cooperation with the Public Defender’s Office. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 21 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE FY18 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT– EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office of Emergency Management was awarded a New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services FY18 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant in the amount of $382,595.00, with no local share cost, and WHEREAS, these grant funds will be used to enhance the coverage of the public safety communication system and to support statewide interoperable communications for first responders. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to accept and execute the FY18 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant two-year contract with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, for the term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020, in the amount of $382,595.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish said grant accordingly, and in cooperation with the Emergency Management Department. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 22 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE 2016 THROUGH 2020 FOUR YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has established an Office for the Aging in Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging is required to submit a Four-Year Plan with annual applications for funding which includes plans for programs operated by the Office for the Aging, as follows: Title IIIB of the Older American’s Act Titles IIIC1 and IIIC2 of the Older American’s Act Title IIID of the Older American’s Act Title IIIE of the Older American’s Act Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) Community Services for the Elderly Program (CSE) Congregate Services Initiative Program (CSI) Wellness in Nutrition Program (WIN) Transportation Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP), and WHEREAS, the Plan requires approval by the Schuyler County Legislature for the submission of the Plan, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the Plan was held, as required, on September 13, 2018, and WHEREAS, the Advisory Council to the Office for the Aging reviewed and commented on the plan as required, and WHEREAS, no Federal and/or New York State funding will be available until the Plan has been approved by the Schuyler County Legislature and submitted to the NYS Office for the Aging and approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be hereby authorized to sign the update to the Plan with the funding application necessary to carry out the services provided by the Schuyler County Office for the Aging, for the term of April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 23 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SCIDA) BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves of the appointments to the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021, to wit: SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SCIDA) Mark Taylor Carl Taber 6
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Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 24 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT TO FILL AN UN-EXPIRED TERM ON THE SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SCIDA) WHEREAS, Keith Caslin has resigned his position on the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency, effective January 1, 2019, and WHEREAS, Chad Hendrickson has expressed interest and is a qualified candidate recommended by SCIDA to fill the un-expired term. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Chad Hendrickson to fill the un-expired term of Keith Caslin on the above board effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 25 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE NAME CHANGE AND APPOINTMENT TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - HUMAN RESOURCES WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Safety Committee is also charged with Risk Management assessment/oversight, and WHEREAS, there is also a need to redefine the appointments to reflect Titles versus individual names. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature acknowledges the name change of the Schuyler County Safety Committee to the Schuyler County Risk Management Committee and the following list of titles, or office representatives where applicable, to be appointed with no term. SCHUYLER COUNTY RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Emergency Management Coordinator Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator County Administrator Representative from the Legislature Personnel Officer Information Technology Director Highway Superintendent Sheriff’s Department representative President, Road Patrol Union or designee President, Correction Officer’s Benevolent Association, or designee President, CSEA Administrative Unit, or designee President, CSEA Highway Unit, or designee Representative from Mill Creek Center Representative from Human Services Complex Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 26 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR ONE (1) USED VEHICLE FOR CENTRAL GARAGE/AUTHORIZE TRANSFER FROM CONTINGENCY WHEREAS, Resolution No. 365-18 authorized advertising for one (1) Used Vehicle Bid for Central Garage, to be assigned to the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, three compliant bids were received and opened on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator, along with the Purchasing Department, recommend accepting the bid from Maguire Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR), LLC of Watkins Glen for one (1) 2018 Jeep Compass Latitude vehicle, at a cost of $19,000 ($18,990 plus $10 inspection fee), and WHEREAS, there is no funding available in Central Garage for said vehicle, therefore it needs to be transferred from Contingency. 7
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said documents, if necessary, with Maguire (CDJR), LLC of Watkins Glen, for the price of $19,000 for one (1) Jeep Compass Latitude vehicle, contract subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remaining bids are hereby rejected, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $19,000 from Contingency account no. 1990.0500 into the Central Garage account no. 1640.0237. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 27 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH EMMINGER, NEWTON, PIGEON AND MAGYAR, INC. FOR REASSESSMENT SERVICES – REAL PROPERTY TAX WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Office is in need of reassessement services due to being short staffed, and WHEREAS, Emminger, Newton, Pigeon and Magyar, Inc. has submitted a proposal to provide said services for three months at a cost of $38,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Emminger, Newton, Pigeon and Magyar, Inc. for the Real Property Tax Department for reassessment services for the term January 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019, at a cost of $38,000, funding available in the 2019 budget account no. 1355.0400-Contractual Expense; contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 28 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ONE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following individuals to the below boards, committees, agencies, for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, to wit: AUDITING COMMITTEE Philip C. Barnes, Management & Finance Committee James W. D. Howell, Jr., Management & Finance Committee Carl H. Blowers, Management &Finance Committee Mark F. Rondinaro, Management & Finance Committee CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Dennis A. Fagan, Chairman of the Legislature EMERGENCY MEDICAL & HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE Dennis A. Fagan, Chairman of the Legislature Van A. Harp, Public Safety Committee Chairman FIRE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD Philip C. Barnes, Legislator Jason Kelly, Burdett Fire Department Kent Thurston, Beaver Dams Fire Department Mike Hicks, Hector Fire Department Nate Mayo, Mecklenburg Fire Department Bill Thomas, Montour Falls Fire Department Mike Tomassi, Odessa Fire Department Charlie Smith III, Watkins Glen Fire Department William Kennedy, County Fire Coordinator INTER-COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK James W.D. Howell, Jr., Legislator Carl H. Blowers, Legislator Mark F. Rondinaro, Legislator 8
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LAMOKA/ WANETA LAKES PROTECTION DISTRICT Dennis A. Fagan, Legislative Representative OFFICE FOR THE AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL Dennis A. Fagan, Chairman of the Legislature PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Michael L. Lausell, Legislator Catie Kunecki, Common Ground Deb Minor, Ex-Officio Philip Cherry, Executive Director Cornell Cooperative Extension JoAnn Kingsley, Public Representative Dr. Paul Donnelly, MD Arnot Health Kristin VanHorn, Schuyler County Planning Director Sarah Wunderlich, RN Tamre Waite, Director, Office for the Aging Deborah Bailey, RN, Schuyler Hospital Derrik Chrisler, Community Based Organization Rep Kylie Rodriquez, HIICAP Coordinator, OFA RURAL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE James W. D. Howell. Jr., Chairman, Public Works Committee SCHUYLER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Dennis A. Fagan, Chairman of the Legislature SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Carl H. Blowers, Legislator, Community Development & Natural Resources Committee Member SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD James W.D. Howell, Jr., Legislator Carl H. Blowers, Legislator SOUTHERN TIER CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD Dennis A. Fagan, Chairman of the Legislature Chad Hendrickson, Environmental Representative WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Michael L. Lausell Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 29 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: TWO-YEAR APPOINTMENTS BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following individuals to the below boards, committees, agencies, for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020, to wit: FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT BOARD James W. D. Howell, Jr., Legislator Alternate Barlow H. Rhodes, Land Owner OFFICE FOR THE AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL Donna Hill, Town of Montour Dennis Mann, Town of Catharine Patrick Ryan, Schuyler Hospital, Seneca View David LaMoreaux, Town of Hector Kathleen LaMoreaux, Town of Hector Beverly Mello, Town of Reading Amber Simmons, ARC of Schuyler 9
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 Barbara Ketchum, Town of Orange Douglas Bingham, Town of Burdett Sharon Young, Watkins Glen PLANNING COMMISSION Mike Bergen, Agriculture Representative Harriett Ferrell, Industrial Representative Jenna Wilkens, Medical Representative Brittany Gibson, Tourism Representative Alice Learn, Town of Catharine Matt Schamel, Town of Hector Rick Hendrick, Town of Orange Bill Pylpciw, Village of Watkins Glen Jan Arcangeli, Village of Burdett Kyle Colunio, Village of Montour Falls QUEEN CATHARINE STEERING COMMITTEE David M. Reed, Legislator SOUTHERN TIER CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD Philip C. Barnes, Elected Official Judy McKinney Cherry, Member at Large Jim Ryan, Village of Montour Falls Municipal Official Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 30 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: THREE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following individuals to the below boards, committees, agencies, for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021, to wit: EMERGENCY MEDICAL & HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE Jason Kelly, Fire/Ambulance William Yessman, Sheriff’s Department Charles Franzese, Engineer Steven Decker, Village of Watkins Glen Police Department Dale Jaynes, Justice Court William Kennedy, Fire Bureau/Civil Defense Richard Churches, Driver Education Ken Thurston, Highway Superintendent YOUTH BOARD David M. Reed, Legislator Lisa Shilling, Member at Large Kristine Morseman, Member at Large Domenick Austin, Member at Large Amanda Magee, Member at Large Melisa Schroeder, Member at Large Deborah Dalmat, Member at Large Melinda Walter, Member at Large Dan Fitzsimmons, Member at Large Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 31 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: FOUR-YEAR APPOINTMENTS BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following 10
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 individuals to the below boards, committees, agencies, for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022, to wit: COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Judy Phillips, Community Tamre Waite, Office for the Aging Steven Rogers, Consumer Joann Fratarcangelo, Social Services/Youth Board LAMOKA/ WANETA LAKES PROTECTION DISTRICT Kevin Morris, Waneta Lake Property Owner MENTAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEES Edward Lovell, Vice Chairman Steve Rogers, Consumer S²AY RURAL HEALTH NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS Carl H. Blowers, Legislator Joann Fratarcangelo, Consumer Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 32 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES WITH NO TERM BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following individuals to the below boards, committees, agencies, with no term. LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE Chelsey Bailey, Schuyler County Public Health Nurse Maureen Ball-Keene, Stagecoach Gas Services LLC, ESR Advisor Kara Bugis, Cargill Salt, EHS Professional Bill Correa, NYS OEM, Regional Coordinator Donna Davis, American Red Cross, Schuyler County Emergency Services Coordinator Lora Dewey, GST BOCES, Health and Safety Hygienist Edward Fletcher, NYS Office of Fire Prevention, Fire Protection Specialist Craig Gallow, Watkins Glen International Brian Gardner, Schuyler County, Deputy Emergency Manager Chad Kehoe, NYS DEC, Spill Responder James Kennedy, Watkins Glen Central School District, Foreman George Lawson, Finger Lakes Media, President and Publisher Patti Miller, Schuyler County Volunteer Ambulance Association, Supervisor John O’Brien, New York State Police, Sergeant Brandon Swartz, US Salt, ESR Advisor Kristin VanHorn, Schuyler County Planner RURAL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE David M. Reed, Legislator Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION No. 33 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT TO FILL UN-EXPIRED TERM ON THE AGRICULTURE & FARMLAND PROTECTION BOARD WHEREAS, Tom Eskildsen is no longer a member of the Soil & Water Conservation Board and is not attending the Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board meetings, and WHEREAS, Jerry Verrigni will fill his unexpired term through December 31, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Jerry Verrigni to fill the un-expired term as the Soil & Water Representative on the Agriculture 11
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 & Farmland Protection Board, effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 34 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT TO FILL UN-EXPIRED TERM ON THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES PROTECTION BOARD WHEREAS, the Towns of Wayne and Orange are required to appointment members to the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes Protection Board, and WHEREAS, there have been changes made to the appointments that have not been provided to the Schuyler County Legislature, and WHEREAS, in order to correct the record said appointments need to be made. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorize the appointments to the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes Protection Board as follows: Rick Hendrick, Town of Orange, term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Stephen Butchko, Town of Wayne, term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020 Vote 7-0. WITHDRAWN RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCES FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER - WITHDRAWN WHEREAS, the County issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for its property/casualty insurance program, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator has analyzed the proposals and recommends that the County accept the proposal from , the , and WHEREAS, implementing this change will save the county a substantial amount of money and also provide the County with improved insurance coverage overall. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the County Administrator, this Legislature hereby accept the Insurance proposal received from , for property/casualty insurance coverage through , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman and Clerk of the Legislature be authorized to execute any necessary documents to effectuate the change in coverage immediately. DISCUSSION: The Clerk explained that this Resolution is being withdrawn because the request for Proposals are still being reviewed. She explained that when the County Administrator is ready, she will ask the Chairman to call a special meeting before the end of this month. NEW BUSINESS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Blowers reported that the search committee working on a new President for Corning Community College will be narrowing down the number of candidates to three. Chairman Fagan and Administrator O’Hearn are part of the search committee, and the goal is to select the final candidate by the end of this month. Legislator Howell reported that he attended a Town of Montour Board Meeting this month. There is a motor cross event that is planned in Montour and the attendance is expected to be about two-thousand people. It will be held on Mother’s Day weekend with camping available, and they would like to cross County Route 8. Chairman Fagan reported that the year-end room tax is up by 13.4%. He said that last year’s figure was $581,311 and this year it is $659,483. He also said that the sales tax figures are very good as well. We have two of the three payments made in December with one more to go, and after the first two payments we are $400,000 ahead of last year. He said that typically based on our history, the last payment is around the $250-300,000 range. This figure is about $600-700,000 ahead of last year’s figures. All of this is very good news. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Administrator O’Hearn explained that Intro. No. 18 was withdrawn due to the fact that the request for 12
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 proposals are still being compiled and will be reviewed. They received four and there is a narrow spread between the amounts. He plans to have a recommendation by the end of the month, and he is pleased with the results. He also reported that he will be present at the regional council meeting for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) update. He also reported that they have reached a tentative agreement with the Highway CSEA Unit, and that he would like to ask for an executive session discussion to brief the Legislators on this before any action is taken. Legislator Lausell asked the County Administrator about the DRI review. Administrator O’Hearn said that they received fourteen proposals and they will be reviewed on Tuesday, January 15th with the committee. MOTION by Legislator Barnes to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law under Public Officers Law Section 105(1)(e), SECOND by Legislator Rondinaro. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes. MOTION by Legislator Barnes to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Rondinaro. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk Jamee L. Mack, Deputy Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 28, 2019
The January 28, 2019 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Harp and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Blowers who was excused. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 35 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the following items of business: 1. ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCES FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER 2. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH ELIZABETH CORLEY FOR ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY SERVICES – COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 36 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCES FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER WHEREAS, the County issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for its property/casualty insurance program, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator has analyzed the proposals and recommends that the County accept the proposal from E.C. Cooper Inc., the Insurance Agent, and WHEREAS, implementing this change will significantly reduce premium costs without diminishing coverage levels. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accepts the Insurance proposal received from E.C. Cooper Inc., for property/casualty insurance with coverage effective
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 February 1, 2019 through February 1, 2020, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman and Clerk of the Legislature are hereby authorized to execute any necessary documents to effectuate the change in coverage immediately. DISCUSSION: The County Administrator stated that this is a significant cost savings. The amount is approximately $255,000, and there is $375,000 budgeted for 2019. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 37 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH ELIZABETH CORLEY FOR ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY SERVICES – COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Attorney’s Office continues to be understaffed due to the resignation of an Assistant County Attorney that had been on leave, and WHEREAS, Elizabeth Corley has agreed to extend her contract on an as needed basis through February 28, 2019, and WHEREAS, the hourly rate for her services will continue to be $75.00, with the extended amount not to change from the initial contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract extension with Elizabeth Corley for additional Attorney Services, on an as needed basis, for the County Attorney’s Office at an hourly rate of $75.00 per hour, and the total amount of the contract is not to exceed $7,500 for a term of February 1, 2019 through February 28, 2019, funding is available in the 2019 County Attorney budget account no. 1420.401, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The Meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The February 11, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Howell and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mr. Charlie (Ray) Ector, Town of Dix resident, stated that he is in opposition of the Woodstock 50 Concert. He asked the Legislature to take the people that live in that area into consideration and not just the dollar signs. Mr. John King, Village of Montour Falls Mayor, said that he was not there to talk about the Woodstock 50 Festival. He said that he is in support of Watkins Glen International and understands the importance of the events held at their facility. He explained that he was there to talk about water quality issues. He explained the wells in the Village and the sufficient supply of quality water that is available. He wanted to offer Watkins Glen International (WGI) an interconnect to the Village supply, but only on an emergency basis. He explained mechanically what would be needed and guessed it would cost about a half a million dollars. He looks forward to hearing from the Town of Dix Supervisor, who happened to be present at the meeting, and WGI. Mr. Gary Westervelt, Town of Dix resident, said that his family has farmed in the area of the race track for decades. He explained some of the looting, trespassing, loss of stock, that took place during the Summer Jam in 1973. He doesn’t want to see anything like this occur again. He also talked about some of the bad experiences from the first Phish concert, and the raw sewage in people’s homes and yards. He does not feel the County has any business having this type of festival. He thought that after the Summer Jam, there was a law put in place so that nothing like this would ever occur again. He wanted to know when this was changed. 14
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Administrator O’Hearn asked if he could offer some clarification, and the Chairman gave him the floor. Administrator O’Hearn said that there is a great deal of misconception out there relative to the Woodstock 50 festival. It is in the early planning stages, and yes, he admits they are behind a bit. Meetings are taking place on a weekly basis. He also explained that in no way can the County or municipality prevent mass gatherings. There could be no NASCAR event if this was the case. He then explained when and how through our public hearing process the County updated the Local Law regarding the mass gathering permits in 2010 that repealed and replaced the local law from 1973. The initial law in 1973 was to regulate and not to prohibit. He explained that it would be this Legislature that decides rather to issue the mass gathering permit or not. Mr. Byron Thompson, Town of Dix resident, said he lives on Meads Hill Road and commended the local Sheriff’s Department and all emergency personnel as they all do a spectacular job. He said that during the first Phish concert he had people trespassing on his property, urinating and relieving themselves in his yard, blocking his driveway, and one person attempted to run into him head on with his vehicle. He had to call the authorities. He asked that the Legislators to look at and talk with the community before they decided to do this. Mr. Vern Alexander, Town of Dix resident, said that he lives on State Route 329 and he asked how the tickets will be limited, and how are you going to prevent the people that don’t have tickets from coming anyway? He said that you can try and limit all you want. The people are still going to come. He asked the Legislators what they are going to do when six hundred thousand people show up. One of his other concerns was that in the event an emergency occurred, that an ambulance or emergency staff could not get through. Mr. Terry Wolverton, a retired County employee from our Highway Department, said he feels that there is no way to recoup any of the funds from the damage from the Summer Jam. He said during that event if there had been a serious issue on County Road 16, someone would have died. With todays’ technology and GPS that is being used, these people will be coming in on every road in our County. He told the Legislature that he felt this would be political suicide to do this. Mr. Frank LaVoche asked if this is a done deal and how and when this process will occur. Administrator O’Hearn explained the time line, the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), and the public hearings that would be required before the Legislature would vote rather to issue the mass gathering permit. He named a number of the various organizations that are involved. He explained that he is happy to listen to any concerns and reassured the public present that there is still a great deal of unknowns at this time. He said that by March we will have a much better feel of where we are in the planning stages. He feels that these concerns are a bit premature at this point. Mr. Ken Gilbert asked if it would be unreasonable to ask for an escrow account to cover any damages and expenses. The County Administrator explained that this is taken care of and is part of the permitting process. Ms. Mary Hartsell, owner of the Apex Inn Bed and Breakfast on County Road 16 and Meads Hill Road, said she is frustrated that the Legislature had not provided any of the business owners any advance warning of this music festival. She explained how large events of this nature affects her business and what she would normally do to prepare for this. Administrator O’Hearn that this Legislature takes all of this very serious along with the promoters. He said that with all fairness, please give these people the opportunity to do what they say they can. Ms. Hartsell said that you should give the in keepers more notice, you know everyone is going to raise rates, hotels, motels, campgrounds everyone. She said with the room tax that goes to the County, she would have thought that the lines of communication would have been better. She has been approached, along with her neighbors, by the promoter, about renting our land for peanuts on a dollar. Mr. Fred Belfour from WRFI Radio said he was retired and needed something to do, he decided to come to Watkins Glen because there is never anything in the news about us, so here I am. Legislator Barnes asked the Town of Dix Supervisor, Harold Russell, who was present, if at his Town Board meeting there where issues with this concert? Supervisor Russell said that they are in the information gathering stage. Legislator Barnes said that he is taking a lot of heat about this, and that his integrity is in question. He attended a meeting where the State Police gave a presentation. He then was in talks with 15
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 members of the State Police in regards to them visiting the Legislature to further expand on their plans for this concert. However, as the weekend evolved, things changed and for security reasons the State Police didn’t want to talk in open session, they wanted an executive discussion. He was tired of being thrown under the bus for looking out for our best interests. Chairman Fagan said that within a month’s time, that once we had more information solidified that we would be holding a Public Hearing, and that now is not the time for that. RESOLUTION NO. 38 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 2, 2019 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, THE JANUARY 14, 2019 REGULAR MEETING AND THE JANUARY 28, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the January 2, 2019 Organizational Meeting, the January 14, 2019 Regular Meeting and the January 28, 2019 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 39 Motion by Blowers. Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE ON-CALL PAY INCREASE FOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS – DISTRICT ATTORNEY WHEREAS, Local Law No. 6 of the Year 2018 authorized per diem compensation under the “Counsel at First Arraignment Program”, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 75-18 authorized on-call pay for Assistant District Attorney positions in the District Attorney’s Office to provide coverage on weekends and holidays, at a rate of $100 a day, not to exceed $12,500, and WHEREAS, the District Attorney is now requesting an increase of $300 more a day for the year 2019, not to exceed $34,800, with funding provided through the 2019 New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Legislative Initiatives Grant LG18-1367-D00, and WHEREAS, funding is available in the 2019 budget account no. 1165.0101 in the amount of $12,500 with the remaining $22,300 in grant funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes on- call pay for the Assistant District Attorney positions in the District Attorney’s office to now be $800 a weekend ($400/day) and holidays, not to exceed $34,800, effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 40 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S SEIZED ASSETS RESERVE ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE PORTABLE RADIOS – DISTRICT ATTORNEY WHEREAS, the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office frequently receives funds known as drug case forfeitures, that must be used for specific purposes, such as purchasing equipment to enhance law enforcement and prosecution, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office finds the need to utilize these funds to purchase Portable Radios for the Watkins Glen Police Department, to assist them in drug arrests and prevention strategies, and WHEREAS, said funds are available in the Seized Assets Reverse Account, and approved purchasing procedures will be followed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer funds as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION +$4,724.06 1165.0431 Office Supplies -$4,724.06 1165.1289.1165 Seized Assets Reserve Account Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 41 Motion by Blowers, second by Harp. 16
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RE: AUTHORIZE CLARIFICATION RELATIVE TO ON-CALL PAY FOR ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS – PUBLIC DEFENDER WHEREAS, Local Law No. 6 of the Year 2018 authorized per diem compensation under the “Counsel at First Arraignment Program”, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 36-16 authorized on-call pay for the Assistant Public Defenders to receive $400 a weekend ($200/day) and holidays, and WHEREAS, effective June 1, 2018 the Public Defender’s Office split the on-call into two twelve-hour shifts, rather than a twenty-four-hour day, and WHEREAS, funding is provided through the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services Grant Contract #C0HHA03 in the amount not to exceed $46,400 annually to cover said on-call pay. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes the increase of the on-call pay for Assistant Public Defenders to be $800 a weekend ($400/day) and holidays, with twelve-hour shifts, not to exceed $46,400, effective June 1, 2018. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 42 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MID-STATE COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS, INC. FOR ON-SITE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office has had an eleven-month preventive maintenance and service contract for the Emergency Services radio communications systems with Mid-State Communications Electronics, Inc. and WHEREAS, this contract will now be for twelve months to provide 24/7 On-site and Remote Support for the communications systems, and WHEREAS, the cost of the contract is $47,880 and funding is available through the 2019 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a twelve-month contract with Mid-State Communications Electronics, Inc. for the Emergency Management Department for preventive maintenance and service for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, at a cost of $47,880, funding available in the 2019 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant account no. 3689.0435.3800, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 43A Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Howell. RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 43 AND RESOLUTION NO. 44 TO CHANGE THE ACCOUNT NUMBER BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 43 and Resolution No. 44 is hereby changed to reference a project specific Capital Account Number 004.7110.0200. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 43 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Howell. RE: AUTHORIZE USE OF CAPITAL FUNDS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SENECA HARBOR PARK BREAKWATER WALL – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – AS AMENDED WHEREAS, the Seneca Harbor Park Breakwater wall is in need of repair, and WHEREAS, Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architect D.P.C. has submitted a proposal for said engineering services related to the repairs, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent, who oversees the Buildings & Grounds Department, wishes to use the existing Highway contract with Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architect D.P.C., however use of Capital Funds requires Legislature approval.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the Buildings and Grounds Department to use funding available in the Building and Grounds Capital account no. 004.7110.0200, for engineering services with labor costs not to exceed $12,500.00, and other disbursements not to exceed $750.00. DISCUSSION: The Clerk explained that after discussion with the County Treasurer, there was a specific Seneca Harbor Park Capital account no. that should be used that would make it easier to track the project costs. Vote: 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 44 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT SEALED BIDS FOR SENECA BREAKWATER WALL REPAIRS AND AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH BIDCO MARINE GROUP, INC. – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – AS AMENDED WHEREAS, Resolution No. 238-18 authorized the County Highway Superintendent to solicit sealed bids for the stone breakwater wall repairs at Seneca Harbor Park, and WHEREAS, three sealed bids were received and opened on November 14, 2018 at the Schuyler County Legislative Office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Schuyler County Legislature hereby accepts the County Highway Superintendent’s recommendation to accept the lowest responsible bid from BIDCO Marine Groups, Inc., 220 Katherine Street, Buffalo, NY 14210, in the amount of $307,000.00 for the repairs, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a contract with BIDCO Marine Group, Inc., 220 Katherine Street, Buffalo, NY 14210 with a total cost of $307,000 with funding available in Buildings & Grounds Capital account No. 004.7110.0200, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 45 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHILD CARE AWARE OF STEUBEN AND SCHUYLER, A PROGRAM OF PRO ACTION OF STEUBEN AND YATES, INC. - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, Child Care Aware of Steuben & Schuyler has been subleasing cubicle numbers 3, 4 and 5 with common areas and shared use of waiting room number 128, located in the Human Services Complex on a yearly basis, and WHEREAS, Child Care Aware of Steuben and Schuyler would like to enter into a two- year sublease of the same cubicles and shared space. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign a two-year sublease agreement with Child Care Aware of Steuben and Schuyler, A Program of ProAction of Steuben and Yates, Inc., for cubicles 3, 4 & 5, some common area and shared use of waiting room number 128, at an annual cost of $9,300, effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019, agreement approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 46 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ADOPT BUILDING ENERGY BENCHMARKING POLICY/PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, buildings are the single largest user of energy in the State of New York. The poorest performing buildings typically use several times the energy of the highest performing buildings for the exact same building use, and WHEREAS, collecting, reporting, and sharing building energy data on a regular basis allows municipal officials and the public to understand the energy performance of municipal buildings relative to similar buildings nationwide, and equipped with this information the County of Schuyler is able to make smarter, more cost-effective operational and capital investment decisions, reward efficiency, and drive widespread, continuous improvement, and 18
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WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature desires to use Building Energy Benchmarking, a process of measuring a building’s energy use, tracking that use over time, and comparing performance to similar buildings to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by making available good, actionable information on municipal building energy use to help identify opportunities to cut costs and reduce pollution in the County of Schuyler, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature desires to establish a procedure or guideline for the Schuyler County staff to conduct such Building Energy Benchmarking. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following specific policies and procedures are hereby adopted: BUILDING ENERGY BENCHMARKING POLICY/PROCEDURES §1. DEFINITIONS (A) “Benchmarking Information” shall mean information generated by Portfolio Manager, as herein defined including descriptive information about the physical building and its operational characteristics.
(B) “Building Energy Benchmarking” shall mean the process of measuring a building’s Energy use, tracking that use over time, and comparing performance to similar buildings.
(C) “Commissioner” shall mean the head of the Department.
(4) “Covered Municipal Building” shall mean a building or facility that is owned or occupied by Schuyler County that is 1,000 square feet or larger in size.
(5) “Department” shall mean Buildings and Grounds.
(6) “Energy” shall mean electricity, natural gas, steam, hot or chilled water, fuel oil, or other product for use in a building, or renewable on-site electricity generation, for purposes of providing heating, cooling, lighting, water heating, or for powering or fueling other end-uses in the building and related facilities, as reflected in Utility bills or other documentation of actual Energy use.
(7) “Energy Performance Score” shall mean the numeric rating generated by Portfolio Manager that compares the Energy usage of the building to that of similar buildings.
(8) “Energy Use Intensity (EUI)” shall mean the kBTUs (1,000 British Thermal Units) used per square foot of gross floor area.
(9) “Gross Floor Area” shall mean the total number of enclosed square feet measured between the exterior surfaces of the fixed walls within any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
(11) “Portfolio Manager” shall mean ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, the internet-based tool developed and maintained by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to track and assess the relative Energy performance of buildings nationwide, or successor.
(12) “Utility” shall mean an entity that distributes and sells Energy to Covered Municipal Buildings.
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§2. APPLICABILITY (1) This policy is applicable to all Covered Municipal Buildings as defined in Section 2 of this policy.
(2) The Commissioner may exempt a particular Covered Municipal Building from the benchmarking requirement if the Commissioner determines that it has characteristics that make benchmarking impractical.
§3. BENCHMARKING REQUIRED FOR COVERED MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS (1) No later than May 1, 2019, and no later than May 1 every year thereafter, the Commissioner or his or her designee from the Department shall enter into Portfolio Manager the total Energy consumed by each Covered Municipal Building, along with all other descriptive information required by Portfolio Manager for the previous calendar year.
(2) For new Covered Municipal Buildings that have not accumulated 12 months of Energy use data by the first applicable date following occupancy for inputting Energy use into Portfolio Manager, the Commissioner or his or her designee from the Department shall begin inputting data in the following year.
§4. DISCLOSURE AND PUBLICATION OF BENCHMARKING INFORMATION (1) The Department shall make available to the public on the internet Benchmarking Information for the previous calendar year: (a) no later than September 1, 2019 and by September 1 of each year thereafter for Covered Municipal Buildings; and
(2) The Department shall make available to the public on the internet and update at least annually, the following Benchmarking Information:
(a) Summary statistics on Energy consumption for Covered Municipal Buildings derived from aggregation of Benchmarking Information; and (b) For each Covered Municipal Building individually: (i) The status of compliance with the requirements of this Policy; and (ii) The building address, primary use type, and gross floor area; and (iii) Annual summary statistics, including site EUI, Weather Normalized Source EUI, annual GHG emissions, and an Energy Performance Score where available; and (iv) A comparison of the annual summary statistics (as required by Section 5(2)(b)(iii) of this Policy) across calendar years for all years since annual reporting under this Policy has been required for said building.
§5. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS The Department shall maintain records as necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Policy, including but not limited to Energy bills and other documents received from tenants and/or Utilities. Such records shall be preserved by the Department for a period of three (3) years.
§6. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION (1) The Commissioner or his or her designee from the Department shall be the Chief Enforcement Officer of this Policy.
(2) The Chief Enforcement Officer of this Policy may promulgate regulations necessary for the administration of the requirements of this Policy.
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(3) Within thirty days after each anniversary date of the effective date of this Policy, the Chief Enforcement Officer shall submit a report to the Schuyler County Legislature including but not limited to summary statistics on Energy consumption for Covered Municipal Buildings derived from aggregation of Benchmarking Information, a list of all Covered Municipal Buildings identifying each Covered Municipal Building that the Commissioner determined to be exempt from the benchmarking requirement and the reason for the exemption, and the status of compliance with the requirements of this Policy.
§7. EFFECTIVE DATE This policy shall be effective immediately upon passage.
§8. SEVERABILITY The invalidity or unenforceability of any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, provision, or phrase of the aforementioned sections, as declared by the valid judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, provision, or phrase, which shall remain in full force and effect. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 47 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE USE OF CAPITAL FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF A BOILER IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, the District Attorney’s Office is in need of a new boiler, and WHEREAS, Kimble, Inc. has submitted an estimate for purchase and installation of a new boiler, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent, who oversees the Buildings and Grounds Department, wishes to use the existing contract with Kimble, however use of Capital Funds requires Legislature approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature authorizes the Buildings and Grounds Department to use funding available in the Building and Grounds Capital account no. 004.1620.0202, for installation with labor costs not to exceed $9,800.00. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 48 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE USE OF CAPITAL FUNDS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A GENERATOR AT THE MILL CREEK CENTER – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, the Mill Creek Center is in need of a new generator, and WHEREAS, Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architect D.P.C. has submitted a proposal for said engineering services for the new generator, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent, who oversees the Buildings and Grounds Department, wishes to use the existing Highway contract with Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architect D.P.C., however use of Capital Funds requires Legislature approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the Buildings and Grounds Department to use funding available in the Building and Grounds Capital account no. 004.1620.0203, for engineering services with labor costs not to exceed $7,500.00, and other disbursements not to exceed $300.00. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 49 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH EMPIRE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION FOR NON- RESIDENTIAL NATURAL GAS SUPPLY - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, all of the County buildings consume natural gas that is supplied by Empire Natural Gas Corporation, and
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, Empire Natural Gas wishes to enter into a contract with the County to supply natural gas with a monthly price based on the New York Mercantile Exchange Natural Gas (NYMEX:NG) last day settlement price per Decatherm (Dt), plus $0.895/DT, with a term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Empire Natural Gas Corporation for the Buildings and Grounds Department for Natural Gas Supply, for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, funding available in the 2019 Buildings and Grounds budget account no. 1620.442 - Utilities, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 50 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR INTERDEPARTMENTAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR REFERRALS TO THE MOBILE WORK CREW – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services (DSS) operates a Mobile Work Crew, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Probation Department oversees probationers who are required to complete community services hours, and WHEREAS, the probationers at times do not have transportation to work sites, and WHEREAS, the Mobile Work Crew at times has openings for additional workers and would be able to accommodate the probationers at no charge to the Schuyler County Probation Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a five-year Inter-Departmental Cooperative Agreement between the Schuyler County Probation Department and the Schuyler County Social Service Department for referrals to the Mobile Work Crew of probationers required to perform community service, for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023, at no charge, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 51 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CRITICAL SIGNAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; GTL, INC. DBA LINK TO LIFE FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services (DSS) pursuant to Section 367-g of the Social Services Law, and the New York State Department of Social Services Regulations at Section 505.33 of Title 18 NYCRR may authorize personal emergency response services (“PERS”) to be provided to Medical Assistance (“MA”) clients whom Social Services has determined eligible to receive these services, and WHEREAS, Critical Signal Technologies, Inc.; GTL, Inc. DBA Link to Life can provide these services, and WHEREAS, reimbursement for the services is available through Medicaid, at a rate of $50.00 for PERS installation charge, and $28.00 PERS monthly service charge, and there is no cost to the County, and WHEREAS, the term of the agreement is January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Critical Signal Technologies, Inc.; GTL, Inc. dba Link to Life for the provision of PERS units at the above rates, for the term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 52 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES “RAISE THE AGE” COMPLIANCE COALITION JUVENILE COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY LDC REPRESENTATIVE – SOCIAL SERVICES
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WHEREAS, eleven counties in New York State have come together to form a Local Development Corporation (LDC) to address “Raise the Age” Specialized Secure Detention challenges mandated by the State of New York, and WHEREAS, on October 9, 2018 the Schuyler County Legislature passed Resolution 266, Authorizing the Chairman to enter into an LDC agreement with the Cooperating Counties, and WHEREAS, the signed “Raise the Age” Compliance LDC agreement requires a committee to be formed by the Municipalities, consisting of one representative of each Municipality, to be named by its legislative body, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services has been attending the “Raise the Age” Compliance meetings and is the department head with primary responsibility for the placement of children outside the home. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature appoint Schuyler County Commissioner of Social Services, JoAnn Fratarcangelo to the “Raise the Age” Compliance LDC Committee, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be provided to the Schuyler County Commissioner of Social Services, Schuyler County Administrator, “Raise the Age” Compliance Coalition and Treahy Consultation Services. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 53 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT WITH AMANDA KING, SPEECH THERAPIST FOR RELATED PRESCHOOL SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Department is required to provide Preschool services for children, and WHEREAS, Amanda King, Speech Therapist is willing to provide services for a four -year term at the rate of $67.00 per half hour individual session, and $45.00 per group session per child, and WHEREAS, the contract term is effective December 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a four-year contract with Amanda King, Speech Therapist, for the provision of Preschool Related Services, effective December 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 54 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND EARLY INTERVENTION FROM JULY 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022 – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide transportation to Preschool Children with Disabilities and Early Intervention Programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Schuyler County Public Health be hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the Transportation of Preschool Children with Disabilities and Early Intervention Programs from July 1, 2019 through June 20, 2022, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, such bids are to be marked “Sealed Bid” and received by the Clerk of the Legislature at the County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Unit 6, Watkins Glen, New York 14891, no later than Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. The bids will be opened that same day in the Legislative Office at 10:05 a.m., at which time recommendations for legislative action will be made, acceptance or rejection of bids will be awarded at a later date, the County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 55 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WATER LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES FROM JULY 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021 – PUBLIC HEALTH/WATERSHED
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, Schuyler County Watershed Protection Agency offers a menu of water laboratory testing services to the community, and WHEREAS, the Watershed Protection Agency would like to advertise for sealed bid for these services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Public Health’s Watershed Agency be hereby authorized to advertise for bids for water laboratory testing services from July 1, 2019 through June 20, 2021, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, such bids are to be marked “Sealed Bid” and received by the Clerk of the Legislature at the County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Unit 6, Watkins Glen, New York 14891 no later than Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:15 a.m. The bids will be opened that same day in the Legislative Office at 10:20 a.m., at which time recommendations for legislative action will be made, acceptance or rejection of bids will be awarded at a later date, the County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 56 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME LICENSED CLINICIAN POSITION – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, the Mental Health Clinic is in need of a full-time Licensed Clinician, and WHEREAS, it has been identified by the Director of Community Services, in conjunction with the County Administrator and Personnel Office, that the needs of the community can be best served with a Licensed Clinician position, and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services is requesting to create one full-time Licensed Clinician position, and WHEREAS, there is funding in the 2019 budget for this position. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services is hereby authorized to create and fill one full-time Licensed Clinician position, to be placed in Grade 13, at an hourly rate of $29.45, as set forth in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, effective February 11, 2019. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 57 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, there has been a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in the State Aid for 2019 to be passed onto the Arc of Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, the amount of the increase is $1,077, from $48,676 to $49,753. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to amend the 2019 Community Services budget as follows:
AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION +$1,077 +4322.3490 State Aid +$1,077 +4322.0504 COLA for Arc of Schuyler Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 58 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME FOOD SERVICE MANAGER POSITION – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging, as a vital part of its mission, operates a nutrition program for adults age 60 and older, and WHEREAS, the Nutrition Program Standards as written, implemented and monitored by the New York State Office for the Aging, requires that there is an individual on staff who is designated as responsible for the nutrition program oversight and/or operation, and WHEREAS, the staff designated must be qualified to provide technical assistance as evidenced by knowledge in food handling, production and service and be able to train food production staff, and 24
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WHEREAS, the position of Nutrition Services Coordinator has been vacant since October 2018 which generated a review of the job description as well as required tasks and how they can be accomplished, and WHEREAS, the Director of the Schuyler County Office for the Aging is recommending changing the job title and is requesting to create and fill one full-time Food Service Manager position, upon approval of the County Administrator, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Schuyler County Office for the Aging is hereby authorized to create and fill one full-time Food Service Manager position, at an hourly rate of $20.91, to be place in Grade 8, as set forth in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, effective immediately. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 59 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR APPOINTMENTS TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WHEREAS, there are several municipal positions vacant on the Schuyler County Planning Commission. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature acknowledges the appointment of the following individuals below to the Schuyler County Planning Commission for the term of member of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020. Alicia Janke – Village of Odessa Sarah Agan – Town of Montour Alyssa Wixson – Town of Cayuta Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 60 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE ITEMS JUNK OR SURPLUS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS – PURCHASING WHEREAS, various departments have items to be declared junk or surplus NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declares the following assets junk or surplus, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following items are to be bid out, traded, placed in storage for an auction or disposed of. JUNK Asset # Description Serial/VIN # Department 6545 Dell Latitude Laptop (2008) J70MPH1 Information Technology 6608 OptiPlex 755 Computer (2008) GZ2PFG1 Information Technology 6779 OptiPlex 760 Computer (2010) 9B70RL1 Information Technology 6697 OptiPlex 760 Computer (2009) HJ1MLL1 Information Technology SURPLUS (Clean-Up) Asset # Description Serial/VIN # Department 3226 HP Printer LaserJet (1998) JPKH047917 Elections SURPLUS (To Auction) Asset # Description Serial/VIN # Department 191 John Deere Mower/Tractor (1988) JD322W Highway 5542 Snapper Mower with bag (2004) 41115891 Highway 5843 2005 Ford Taurus Light Tundra 1FAHP53U15A300115 Mental Health 6220 2008 Dodge Durango – Black 1D8HB48N68F121453 Highway Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 61 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE ABOLISHING THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE – HUMAN RESOURCES
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the Employee Assistance Committee was established in 2007 to evaluate services provided by, and utilization of, the newly outsourced Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and WHEREAS, Schuyler County has had several contracts with EAP providers since 2007, with review of services and usage provided to the Legislature at time of contract renewal, and WHEREAS, it is the belief of both the Personnel Officer and the County Administrator that the need for an Employee Assistance Committee is no longer needed and the Committee should be abolished. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes abolishing the Special Committee called the Employee Assistance Committee, effectively immediately. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 62 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL HANDBOOK – HUMAN RESOURCES WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer, with the agreement of the County Administrator, has identified the need for clarification with the Sick Leave Bank language (Section II) to limit Sick Leave Bank usage for maternity leave beyond the standard 6-8 weeks, as well as reimbursement to the Sick Leave Bank at time of resignation, and WHEREAS, Section III Health Insurance needs to state a not to exceed amount with regards to the County’s payment of one (1) Medicare Part B monthly premium. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes amending the revised Management/Confidential Handbook, on file in the Human Resources Office, effective immediately, said documents to be made available to all management/confidential employees. SCHUYLER COUNTY MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL HANDBOOK SECTION II Events Not Covered by the Sick Leave Bank The following events are generally not covered by the leave bank: ➢ Elective procedures (Unless of medical necessity) ➢ An illness or injury incurred while committing an illegal act ➢ Treatment required to avoid incarceration ➢ Illness or injury resulting from uniformed service ➢ Maternity leave beyond 6 or 8 weeks dependent on type of delivery. ➢ Other procedures not covered under the health care plan (whether or not the individual is enrolled in that plan). Repayment Participating members shall pay back days withdrawn from the bank at half the amount borrowed. Repayment shall commence upon return to employment. Disability insurance reimbursement will reimburse the employee’s sick time and the Sick Leave Bank equally as the time was used, if eligible. If approved, telecommuting and remaining on the County payroll for time worked at home, the employee is not eligible for Disability. In the event a member resigns from County employment while maintaining a due balance to the sick bank, reimbursement to the sick bank will be taken from any final accrual pay out that the employee is entitled to. SECTION III RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE (RESOLUTION NO. 259-09) In addition, the Employer will discontinue its practice of paying the Medicare Part B monthly premium for both the employee and spouse, and pay one (1) monthly premium only. In the case of an employee or spouse becoming deceased, the Employer will continue to pay one (1) Medicare Part B monthly premium, not to exceed $125.00. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 63 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp.
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RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2015 THROUGH 2020 AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER SOUTHERN TIER (GST) BOCES FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WHEREAS, the County currently has a five-year agreement with the Schuyler-Steuben-Chemung- Tioga-Allegany BOCES (GST BOCES) to provide Information Technology Services, and WHEREAS, the County is in need of a phone service upgrade with VeraSMART to manage telephone usage for the term of December 4, 2018 through June 30, 2019, and WHEREAS, GST BOCES has agreed to supply this service for an additional cost of $3,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign an amendment with GST BOCES for the Information Technology Department for a phone service upgrade for the term December 4, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at an additional cost of $3,000.00 making the overall contract a not to exceed amount of $322,350.00 for the 2018-2019 payment, funding available in the Information Technology budget account no. 1680.0532, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 64 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH COTT SYSTEMS FOR RESOLUTION3 LAND RECORDS MANAGEMENT HOSTED SERVICES – COUNTY CLERK WHEREAS, the County Clerk contracts with Cott Systems for microfilm indexing services, and WHEREAS, there is a desire to add a cashiering system and a search station for customers to the existing contract that expires December 31, 2018, and to make this a five-year contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a five-year contract with Cott Systems for the County Clerk’s Office for the Resolution3 Land Records Management Hosted Services for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023, at a monthly lease fee of $1,025, plus binders/papers service, and microfilm service totally an approximate cost of $1,325 a month, funding available in the 2019 budget account no. 1410.428-Microfilming, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 65 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledge the appointment by Kenneth R. Thurston, Highway Superintendent, of Donald R. Perry as Deputy Highway Superintendent, effective February 25, 2019 at an annual salary of $64,120. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 66 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR FULL-TIME ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY— COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledges the appointment by Steven J. Getman, Schuyler County Attorney, of Vinton Bovier Stevens, Esq. as full-time Assistant County Attorney, pursuant to County Law Sec. 502, effective February 25, 2019, at an annual salary of $73,900. Vote 8-0. NEW BUSINESS: None. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Rondinaro reported that the Schuyler County Historical Society and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County will be presenting a series they are calling Harvesting Schuyler Heritage. This will cover the agricultural industry and the history. The first presentation will be held at the Valois Logan Hector Fire Volunteer Fire Department on February 21, 2019. There will be some information on cheese making and more information put out on this event, please look for it. 27
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 Legislator Howell reported that the Barber farm has been awarded as a recipient of a State Department of Agriculture Conservation Easement Grant and is now protected. This will protect their farm and allow them to continue as a dairy farm while it undergoes a transition to a more diversified farm operation. Chairman Fagan reported that the sales tax number for the final quarter of 2018 was a record year with a total $1,450,000 dollars. He said that this figure is a 6.9% increase over last year. This increase helps us to maintain a low tax levy and hence the reduction on our tax rate county wide. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mr. Ector thanked the Legislators for allowing them to vent. Mr. Thompson asked if we could have a moment of silence to remember Dr. Blanche Borzell and then lead us in prayer. MOTION by Legislator Barnes to go into executive session to discuss employment history of a particular person and to discuss something that will imperil public safety if disclosed, SECOND by Legislator Rondinaro. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes. MOTION by Legislator Barnes to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Rondinaro. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes. The Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk Jamee L. Mack, Deputy Clerk
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 11, 2019
The March 11, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Acting Chairman Barnes. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Blowers and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Chairman Fagan and Legislator Lausell, who were excused. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mr. Anthony Compese of Watkins Glen asked the Legislators why promoter Michael Lang, as reported in an area newspaper, would be announcing a performance lineup and selling tickets for the festival if he didn't have the blessing of the Legislature? He also said that we may be inviting the wrong people and giving Watkins Glen the wrong image. He feels it won't be beneficial to the other kinds of tourism we have here. Acting Chairman Barnes replied with we're gathering facts and listening to people, and there are a lot of pros and cons. There are so many details left undone at this time, so it’s truly a work in progress. Administrator O’Hearn added that by selling tickets, the promoter is proceeding at his own risk and knows full well the requirements. He assumes if the promoter sells tickets then he must be confident he can meet the regulations. Those regulations involve the New York State Department of Health, safety, law enforcement, and a raft of rules from various departments like Emergency Management. Legislator Rondinaro said that plans and contingencies are being studied with the intent that Summer Jam doesn't happen all over again. He also said that other festivals elsewhere have demonstrated it's not the same era, and he feels there's a difference between now and 1973. Legislator Reed said this Legislature has not voted to accept or reject the festival proposal. Watkins Glen International (WGI) has handled as many as two-hundred thousand visitors in the past, back in the days of open-wheel racing, so it can handle a crowd that officials anticipate being 100,000. His concern is the effect it may have on the residents and towns around it. We're not going to say yes or no until all our concerns are met. Mr. John Cecci, a resident near the race track, said that with eighty bands being planned for the three- day festival it will be mostly rap and hip hop. He feels it's the wrong crowd as well and that there will be no quiet time. Mr. Gary Westervelt and his wife Regina expressed concern that if a fire occurs during the festival on their property it could in turn set off a propane explosion that he said would be felt for two-and-a-half or three 28
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 miles. He then asked how large the liability insurance is? If the liability coverage is ten million, that’s not much nowadays. It could dissipate quick if things go wrong, such as with that suggested propane explosion. Administrator O’Hearn replied that the liability being requested is substantial, but he could not recall exactly how large. He explained that the applicant is WGI, which is what the Legislature wanted, because after the festival WGI will still be here. Acting Chairman Barnes said he can't stress enough, it's a work in progress. It's tying up our own people, some of whom want a decision tomorrow on whether it's a go or not, but there's not enough information yet to make a conscientious decision. The County has until forty-five days before any event to issue the mass gathering permit. Mr. Grover White, who lives on County Route 16 near the track, asked the legislators what are they going do when this blows up in their face? What are you going to do to protect us? He said it's not our liability, it's yours. He then asked what they are going do with the other two-hundred or three-hundred thousand people who show up? Administrator O’Hearn explained that there have been discussion regarding police presence during the festival weekend. They would be present both on side and off site. He said the alarm being voiced by residents is a fear of the unknown and a lot of that will be alleviated, at a meeting held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Watkins Glen Performing Arts Center at the old Watkins Glen Middle School on Decatur Street where various festival stakeholders will answer questions from the public that thus far haven't been answered. The County needs that information by then as well. Until then, everyone can what-if this to death. RESOLUTION NO. 67 Motion by Howell, Second by Harp. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the February 11, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 68 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA, LLC FOR LEVEL 2 SUPPORT 24 HOUR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICES – SHERIFF’S OFFICE WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office must utilize an electronic fingerprinting system for processing arrests and booking of inmates, and WHEREAS, IDEMIA Identity & Security USA, LLC is the current vendor under New York State Contract PT66571 to provide equipment and maintenance of equipment to law enforcement agencies in New York State. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of Schuyler County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a Level 2 Support 24 Hour Software Maintenance contract with IDEMIA Identity & Security USA, LLC, at an annual cost of $5,398.00, funding available in account no. 3150.0401, for a term of November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 69 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: DISCONTINUE LEGAL ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, Resolution No. 119-18 directed the Chairman of the Legislature, Director of Emergency Management and the Schuyler County Attorney to commence legal action against the Monterey Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. for the return of emergency communication equipment owned by Schuyler County premised upon the fire company’s loss of a fire district within the County and failure to provide the County an accounting for said equipment, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County sought to recover said property and/or the monetary value thereof, and
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the Monterey Fire Co., Inc. has entered into a contract with the Town of Orange to provide emergency services beginning January 1, 2019, and WHEREAS, the Monterey Fire Co., Inc. has provided the Schuyler County Emergency Management Office with an accounting for said equipment, and WHEREAS, the relief sought has been rendered moot. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby directs the Chairman of the Legislature, the Director of Emergency Management, and the Schuyler County Attorney to discontinue legal action authorized by Resolution No. 119-18. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 70 Motion by Howell, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH DAVIS-ULMER SPRINKLER COMPANY, INC. FOR QUARTERLY WET AND DRY FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECTIONS AT COUNTY OWNED BUILDINGS - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Code Enforcement and Administration Fire Code requires quarterly inspections of fire sprinkler systems, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds Department requested quotes for the inspection services, and has recommend Davis Ulmer Sprinkler Company, Inc, and WHEREAS, the quoted costs are as follows: 2019 2020 2021 2022 *2023 Courthouse Complex $ 855.00 $ 880.00 $ 906.00 $ 933.00 $2,005.00 Human Services Complex $1,088.00 $1,121.00 $1,154.00 $1,189.00 $2,269.00 Shared Services Building $1,669.00 $3,720.00 $3,831.00 $3,946.00 $7,191.00 Annual Total $3,612.00 $3,720.00 $3,831.00 $3,946.00 $7,191.00 *2023 includes five-year services as per scope, and WHEREAS, said quote also includes labor rates for work performed outside the contract with mileage to be paid $75.00 per trip, replacement parts for work performed outside the contract is cost plus 10%, and authorized overtime in accordance with New York State wage rates. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign a five-year contract with Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company, Inc. to provide wet and dry fire sprinkler inspections for County owned buildings, for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023, at the above rates, funding available in account no. 1620.400, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 71 Motion by Howell, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE UNCOMPLETED WORK AGREEMENT WITH SILVERLINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR NORTH L’HOMMEDIEU OVER JOHNS CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Silverline Construction, Inc. was unable to complete all of the finishing work required for the above project due to weather restrictions, and WHEREAS, Silverline Construction, Inc. has requested an extension of time until July 1, 2019 to complete the finishing work under the original contract, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Highway Department has agreed to the extension and will retain a certified check for two times the amount of the uncompleted work, which will be returned to Silverline Constructions, Inc. upon completion of the remaining work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an uncompleted work agreement with Silverline Constructions, Inc. for the Schuyler County Highway Department for the North L’Hommedieu over Johns Creek Bridge Replacement Project, effective December 9, 2018, with a completion date of July 1, 2019, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 72 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. 30
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RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE -YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW FALLS HOME, LLC FOR ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Social Services Department in accordance with Social Services Law Section 461-1 and regulations promulgated in accordance with such Section at 18 NYCRR Section 458.6(N) can approve an assisted living program to be provided to medical assistance recipients, and WHEREAS, The New Falls Home, LLC is able to provide the service that is paid by Medicaid with no cost to the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a five-year agreement with The New Falls Home, LLC. for the Schuyler County Social Services Department for assisted living services, for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023, paid by Medicaid, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 73 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH GLOVE HOUSE, INC. FOR PERMANENCY SPECIALIST SERVICES FOR THE YOUTH – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services is in need of a Permanency Specialist to provide services to the youth in our County to reduce the length of stay in residential placements and to prepare and support such youth for re-entry into the community, and WHEREAS, Glove House, Inc. can provide a Youth Permanency Specialist at a cost of $80,499. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Glove House, Inc. for the Department of Social Services for Permanency Specialist Services for the youth, at a cost of $80,499, for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, funding available in the 2019 budget account no. 6010.0551 and account no. 6010.0552, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 74 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ACM MEDICAL LABORATORY FOR DRUG TESTING SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services is in need of a company to provide drug testing services, and WHEREAS, ACM Medical Laboratory can provide said services at a cost of $20.00 per test. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with ACM Medical Laboratory for the Department of Social Services for drug testing services, at a cost of $20.00 per test, for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, funding available in the 2019 budget account no. 6010.0480, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 75 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2018 THROUGH 2019 CONTRACT WITH EPIPHANY COMMUNITY SERVICES, LLC FOR ADDITIONAL SURVEY SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Public Health, as the lead agency for the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD), was awarded a Federal Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant with the requirement of using an independent evaluator, and WHEREAS, Epiphany Community Services LLC has been providing such independent evaluator services and additional survey services are needed for 2019, at an additional cost of $3,300. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a contract amendment with Epiphany Community Services, LLC, in the amount of $3,300, effective
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 immediately through the term of the existing contract ending September 30, 2019, funded by DFC Grant funds, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 76 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH JENNI IRWIN FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE FEDERAL DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT GRANT – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs requires assistance in writing and coordinating the application for the Federal Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Grant from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and WHEREAS, Jenni Irwin is qualified, has the experience, and is willing to provide the assistance for a cost not to exceed $3,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Jenni Irwin, for the Schuyler County Public Health Department for the assistance with the Federal Drug Free Communities Grant Application, at a cost not to exceed $3,000, for the term January 14, 2019 through May 1,2019, funding available from the Drug Free Communities Grant Account 4010.0400.4143, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 77 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH BIOSERV, INC. FOR MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Public Health needs to dispose of their medical waste, and has been contracting on a yearly basis with BioServ, Inc. for this service, and WHEREAS, BioServ, Inc. is able and willing to enter into a new contract with a two-year term effective January 1, 2019 through January 1, 2021, at a rate of $75.00 per single box, picked up quarterly. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with BioServ, Inc. for the Public Health Department for medical waste disposal services, for the term January 1, 2019 through January 1, 2021, funding available in the Public Health budget account no. 4010.0448, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 78 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE ONGOING CARE MANAGEMENT AGENCY PROVIDER AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH HOMES OF UPPER NEW YORK, LLC (CHHUNY, LLC) – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, it is the mission of the New York State Children’s Health Homes of Upper New York, LLC (CHHUNY, LLC) to cultivate a care management model based upon the belief that every family has strengths and that families are the natural and most effective drivers of their care, and WHEREAS, CHHUNY, LLC has been designated as a lead Health Home by the New York State Department of Health to serve children and adolescents with care management services, and WHEREAS, CHHUNY, LLC would like to enter into an ongoing agreement effective January 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an ongoing care management agency provider agreement with New York State Children’s Health Homes of Upper New York, LLC for care management services, effective January 1, 2019, at no cost to the County, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 79 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER HEAD START, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Community Services is engaged in the profession of providing Mental Health services and as such the County and its related agents are licensed to practice and meet the qualifications 32
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 for providing Mental Health Services in New York State, and WHEREAS, Schuyler Head Start, Inc. is interested in obtaining the mental health services of Schuyler County for pre-school students for a term of January 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019, and WHEREAS, the County will bill approved insurances for applicable services provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Schuyler Head Start, Inc. for the Schuyler County Community Services for professional therapeutic services, term of January 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 80 Motion by Harp, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE SIX-YEAR MASS TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL PROJECT GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR SECTION 5311 CONSOLIDATED GRANT FUNDING – COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WHEREAS, Schuyler County was awarded a New York State Department of Transportation Consolidated 5311 Grant in the amount of $2,541,736.00 to provide for Public Mass Transportation Services, with no local share cost, and WHEREAS, these grant funds will be used to contract with a third-party subcontractor, the Arc of Schuyler, to provide transportation services to Schuyler County residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to accept and execute a six-year Consolidated 5311 Grant Contract #C004140, and any supplemental agreements to the existing contract, with the New York State Department of Transportation, for the term of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2022, in the amount of $2,541,736.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish said grant accordingly, and in cooperation with the County Administrator’s Office. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 81 Motion by Harp, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES – REAL PROPERTY TAX WHEREAS, Resolution No. 27-19 authorized a contract with Emminger, Newton, Pigeon and Magyar, Inc. for Reassessment Services at a cost of $38,000, and WHEREAS, said contractual service was not budgeted for. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer the amount of $10,000 from Contingency account no. 1990.500 into the Real Property Tax account no. 1355.400-Contractual Services. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 82 Motion by Harp, Second by Rondinaro. RE: RESOLUTION URGING NEW YORK STATE TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC POLL BOOKS FOR COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTIONS WHEREAS, Counties, through local Boards of Elections, are responsible for managing election operations, and paying for all or most of the costs of these operations, and WHEREAS, in January, State Lawmakers passed, and the Governor has signed into law a series of voting reforms to the New York State Election Law, and WHEREAS, these reforms include early voting, voter registration transfers, same day voter registrations, and pre-registering 16 and 17 year-olds to vote, and WHEREAS, implementing these reforms will require counties to purchase and use electronic polling books, estimated to cost up to $1 million per county, and WHEREAS, despite their desire to improve voter turnout, state leaders have not invested in our voting system infrastructure in more than a decade. 33
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature calls upon Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature to fund the electronic poll books that counties will have to purchase to effectively implement many of the state’s new voting reforms, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the State fund the costs associated with the new reforms of which include equipment, education and training for poll workers, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be sent by the Clerk of the Legislature to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senator Thomas O’Mara and Assemblyman Phillip Palmesano, and the New York State Association of Counties. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 83 Motion by Harp, Second by Rondinaro. RE: RESOLUTION URGING NEW YORK STATE TO FUND ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW STATE-ENACTED VOTING REFORMS IMPLEMENTED AT THE COUNTY LEVEL WHEREAS, New York State has some of the lowest voter turnout rates in the nation, and WHEREAS, State Lawmakers passed, and the Governor has enacted a series of reforms to state election law and the voting process, including early voting, consolidating the federal and state primary dates, voter registration transfers, and same day voter registrations, and WHEREAS, Counties, through local Boards of Elections, are responsible for managing election operations, and paying for all or most of the costs of these operations, and WHEREAS, the State’s new early voting law requires counties to open polling sites for early voting for 10 days prior to any primary or general election, starting during the 2019 general election, and WHEREAS, another state proposal would allow for same day voter registration, which would enable voting-age residents to register to vote and vote on election day, and WHEREAS, these reforms will likely require counties to purchase and use electronic polling books and make other investments in their election systems. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature calls upon Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and the New York State Legislature to create a task force of state and local officials to determine the costs associated with implementing these voting reforms, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the state fund the costs associated with the new reforms, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be sent by the Clerk of the Legislature to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senator Thomas O’Mara and Assemblyman Phillip Palmesano, and the New York State Association of Counties. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 84 Motion by Harp, Second by Rondinaro. RE: A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE PROPOSED AND AMENDED 2020 EXECUTIVE STATE BUDGET IMPACTING THE AID AND INCENTIVES TO MUNICIPALITIES (AIM) AND STATE COST SHIFTS TO COUNTIES WHEREAS, on February 15, 2019, Governor Cuomo announced a 30-Day Amendment to the 2020 Executive Budget utilizing revenue from county sales tax in relation to towns and villages impacted by changes to the Aid and Incentives to Municipalities (AIM) funding by, and WHEREAS, instead of restoring AIM with State funding and signifying a desire by the State to act as partners with local governments, this budget amendment requires counties to make up for lost AIM funding with sales tax revenue, imposing a new mandate on counties, and WHEREAS, already-existing unfunded State mandates are the cause of high local taxes in New York State, and WHEREAS, counties were granted the authority to levy a local sales tax in the late 1960s to help pay for Medicaid, indigent legal defense services, and other state mandates on counties, and WHEREAS, requiring counties to make up for the State's cut in AIM funding to villages and towns sets 34
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 an unsustainable precedent and unnecessarily shifts the State's burden to local taxpayers who already pay some of the highest property taxes in the nation, and WHEREAS, currently nine state mandated programs placed on counties equals more than 90 percent of the typical county property tax levy, and these mandated costs continue to grow, and WHEREAS, cutting AIM funding is a tax-shift from broad-based State income taxes to regressive local property taxes, and WHEREAS, replacing State AIM assistance with funding from county revenues is a tax-shift that will ultimately result in higher property taxes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature calls for the full restoration of this state aid program to local governments, oppose new mandates on the counties and urges the Governor and State Legislature to fully restore this state funding in the final 2019/2020 state budget, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature shall forward copies of this resolution to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the county’s representatives in the New York State Legislature and all others deemed necessary and proper. Vote 6-0. NEW BUSINESS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Howell wanted to thank all that attended the annual Soil & Water Banquet. He said that Jerry Verrigni works very hard and does a good job. Legislator Blowers said that Corning Community College will be announcing their new President March 20th or the 21st. He said that the person will be going to Albany to meet the SUNY Board and once that has occurred it will then be made public. Legislator Rondinaro wanted to point out that there would be another joint event hosted by the Schuyler County Historical Society and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County on cheese making to be held on March 21, 2019. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Administrator O’Hearn reported that the sales tax numbers are up, and we will know more after March has been reconciled. He also reported that the Highway Union contract was voted down earlier today. They could declare an impasse or end up back at the negotiating table. He then told the Legislators that there has been a late breaking development with the contract between Office for the Aging and Schuyler Head Start. He explained that there is new leadership and they would like Office for the Aging to provide additional services. The current contract generates $35,000 in revenue for the County and these additional services would equal $85,000. He asked that our Office for the Aging be allowed to continue with this and that the Resolution would be retroactive to a date this month, provided the Legislators agreed. There was no opposition from any of the Legislators present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The Meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk Jamee L. Mack, Deputy Clerk
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2019
The April 8, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Rondinaro and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Howell, who was excused. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. 35
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mrs. Regina Westervelt, from the Town of Dix, asked who would be doing the security outside of the Woodstock 50 event, and if over more than one hundred thousand people show up, what will the fine be? Administrator O’Hearn said that he could not answer the security question, and that there is not a fine structure in place. He explained that for the permit process the promoter will be selling up to seventy-five thousand tickets. Mrs. Westervelt also asked if damage occurs to their property, when would they be paid back? Administrator O’Hearn said he could not answer that question either. Mrs. Westervelt said that we need to have these answers, that we cannot wait until forty-five days before the event. Chairman Fagan said what is wrong with forty-five days before? RESOLUTION NO. 85 Motion by Blowers, Second by Reed. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 11, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the March 11, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 86 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE 2019 SEASONAL RATES FOR MARINA – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, New York State Alienation and Conversion of Municipal Parkland regulations requires that any park fee should not be in excess of those charged for comparable facilities in the area, and WHEREAS, the Schamel Brothers lease, Section 5. (C) requires the fees charged by the lessee, The Village Marina, LLC, to be approved the Schuyler County Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approves the following as The Village Marina's 2019 Seasonal Rate Schedule for its 145 available slips: 2019 SUMMER RATES SLIP WIDTH SLIP FEE WATER & ELECTRIC 8’ $1,790.00 $100.00 10’ $1,950.00 $100.00 12’ $2,050.00 $100.00 14’ $2,150.00 $100.00 16’ $2,150.00 $100.00 SEASONAL RATES: The Village Marina, LLC Seasonal Rates for Summer 2019 apply to the period beginning April 15, 2019 (weather permitting) and continue through October 30, 2019. Any seasonal tenants who do not plan to haul out or store with The Village Marina, LLC, and are still in the water after theses dates will be assessed a service charge of $15.00 per day, for each day until the boat is removed. 2019 TRANSIENT DOCK (UP TO 30 FT) June 1st – Sept 15th WITH 30 AMP ELECTRIC Per Hour: $5.00 Per Day: $45.00 Per Week: $175.00 Per Month: $600.00 50 AMP Electric add an additional $10.00 LAUNCH RAMP FEES $5.00 Per Launch (Tenants: No Charge) $50.00 Unlimited Usage (October 31st through March 1st) DRY DOCK WITH UNLIMITED USE OF LAUNCH RAMP: $500.00 WINTER STORAGE RATES At the dock: $15.00 per foot. Use of bubbler system is allowed with electrical charges billed additionally. 36
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On land: $13.00 per foot / slip tenant; $16.00 per foot / non-tenant Haul In/Out Charges: $4.50 per foot each way. SUMMER STORAGE RATES On land: $15.00 per foot MISCELLANEOUS RATES AND CHARGES TRUCK CRANE: Tenants: $100.00 per Usage (plus tax) Non-Tenant: $125.00 per Usage (plus tax) TRAILER / CRADLE FEE: Minimum $40.00 Charge includes handling and storage of cradles and trailers. Fee is billed annually with winter storage. PUMP OUT: $5.00 per Pump Out (Tokens available at The Village Marina Bar & Grill) POWER WASHING: $1.50 per boat foot Power washing and pump outs not available after Oct. 20th. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 87 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH HUNT ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, LAND SURVEYORS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT D.P.C. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR UPGRADE OF HVAC SYSTEMS – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the engineering services for upgrades to HVAC in various buildings, and WHEREAS, five proposals were received, and it is the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent and Project Manager to accept Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architects D.P.C. proposal, in the amount of $58,000, and WHEREAS, funding for the County Buildings in the amount of $37,500, plus disbursements, estimated to be in the amount of $700, for a total amount of $38,200, is available from the Capital account no. 004.1620.0205, and WHEREAS, funding for the leased Watkins Glen Performing Arts Center, in the amount of $19,500, plus disbursements estimated to be $300, for a total amount of $19,800, is available from the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant account no. 005.0005.0091. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architect D.P.C., effective April 8, 2019 with the substantial completion by October 31, 2019, for a total contract amount of $58,000 for Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds for Engineering Services for the upgrades to the HVAC Systems in the County owned buildings, and the leased Watkins Glen Performing Arts Center, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 88 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT SEALED BIDS FOR COURTHOUSE ROOF AND PAINTING - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 209-18 authorized the advertising for sealed bids for the Courthouse Roof and Painting, and WHEREAS, bids were opened on January 30, 2019 and reviewed with the recommendation being made by the Highway Superintendent and the Project Manager to accept the lowest responsible bid from Carlton A. Guild d.b.a. Finger Lakes Roofing, for the Courthouse Roof and Painting Project, at the low bid price of $99,400, with additional work completed on a time and material basis, effective April 15, 2019 with work commencing April 20, 2019, with substantial completion May 19, 2019, funding is available in the Capital account no. 004.1620.0204.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, said bid of Carlton A. Guild d.b.a Finger Lakes Roofing is hereby accepted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature execute a contract with said successful bidder for the aforesaid public work, for the price specified in said bid and in accordance with the terms, conditions, plans and specifications for same, said contract approved by Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 89 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #3 WITH FISHER ASSOCIATES, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION OF NORTH L’HOMMEDIEU STREET OVER JOHNS CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Schuyler County authorized an agreement with Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. for Engineering Services for the North L’Hommedieu Bridge Replacement, and WHEREAS, due to the inclement weather and flooding event that occurred in August of 2018, the final construction and engineering inspection has been extended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes an extension to the Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. agreement for the Construction Inspection of the N. L’Hommedieu Bridge Replacement through June 30, 2019. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman be authorized to sign the supplemental agreement #3 with Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C., for the North L’Hommedieu over Johns Creek Bridge Replacement, approved by the Schuyler County. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 90 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ENROLLMENT FOR 2019 WHEREAS, pursuant to with New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Art. 25-AA, Section 303, Schuyler County holds an annual agricultural district enrollment period from January 15th to February 15th of each year, and WHEREAS, in 2019 the County did receive three requests from landowners for inclusion in Schuyler County Agricultural District #2, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board did find on March 4, 2019 that these requests were comprised of substantially viable agricultural land contained wholly within parcels 41.00-3-24.2 containing a total of 6.5 acres owned by Thomas and Anna Domineger, in Ag District #2, and 32.00-1-14.2 containing a total of 25 acres owned by Stuart and Carol Henry, in Ag District #2, and 95.00-1- 23.14 containing a total of 19.1 acres owned by Andrew and Michele Manzer, in Ag District #2, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County has determined that the action to include 50.6 acres into Schuyler County Agriculture District #2 is an unlisted action and has completed the Short Environmental Action Form provided by NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets to assess any environmental impacts, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the action to include 50.6 acres of farmland to Schuyler County Agricultural Districts #2 will not have any significant negative environmental impacts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature shall hold a public hearing for considerations by the Board on the inclusion of said parcels on May 13, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at its Regular Meeting of the Legislature and notice shall be published and given as required by Agriculture and Markets Law § 303. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 91 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: ESTABLISH LEAD AGENCY STATUS FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT (OUTDOOR) REGULATING/LICENSING RELATIVE TO THE WOODSTOCK 50 MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL – PLANNING WHEREAS, Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2010 established a process for applications and permits 38
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 pertaining to Public Entertainment (Outdoor) – Regulation/Licensing, and WHEREAS, in compliance with Title 6 NYCRR Part 617, Regulations, New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR), Schuyler County must review the potential environmental impacts associated with the issuance of a mass gathering permit for the Woodstock 50 Music and Arts Festival to be held at Watkins Glen International under Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2010, Public Entertainment (Outdoor) – Regulating/Licensing (“the Action”), and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature determines that the proposed action is a “Type I” action under the State Environmental Quality Review regulations (SEQR) and would be best served by a coordinated review including potential involved agencies, and has received a complete Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) from the applicant, Watkins Glen International, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature accepts the EAF and declares its intent to be designated as the lead agency for this action of the purposes of the environmental review of this action, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Planning Director is directed to provide written notice hereof, in compliance with the form and content required by 6 NYCRR 617.6 (b)(3), to the involved and interested agencies, seeking their agreement (or objection thereto) in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the EAF was transmitted to them, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, after 30 days’ time if no involved agency challenges this status, then the Schuyler County Legislature will consider itself to hold lead agency status and will proceed with the review of the action. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 92 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: ESTABLISH LEAD AGENCY STATUS FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT (OUTDOOR) REGULATING/LICENSING – PLANNING WHEREAS, Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2010 established a process for applications and permits pertaining to Public Entertainment (Outdoor) – Regulation/Licensing, and WHEREAS, in compliance with Title 6 NYCRR Part 617, Regulations, New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR), Schuyler County must review the potential environmental impacts associated with the issuance of a mass gathering permit for Watkins Glen International under Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2010, Public Entertainment (Outdoor) – Regulating/Licensing (“the Action”), and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature determines that the proposed action is a “Type I” action under the State Environmental Quality Review regulations (SEQR) and would be best served by a coordinated review including potential involved agencies, and has received a complete Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) from the applicant, Watkins Glen International, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature accepts the EAF and declares its intent to be designated as the lead agency for this action of the purposes of the environmental review of this action, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Planning Director is directed to provide written notice hereof, in compliance with the form and content required by 6 NYCRR 617.6 (b)(3), to the involved and interested agencies, seeking their agreement (or objection thereto) in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the EAF was transmitted to them, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, after 30 days’ time if no involved agency challenges this status, then the Schuyler County Legislature will consider itself to hold lead agency status and will proceed with the review of the action. DISCUSSION: Legislator Barnes asked when the training would occur for the security for the Woodstock event? Administrator O’Hearn said that this Resolution is just to determine Lead Agency. However, the training could be a stipulation of the permit process. Vote 7-0. 39
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RESOLUTION NO. 93 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH THE FINGER LAKES AREA COUNSELING AND RECOVERY AGENCY, INC. (FLACRA) TO ADD INSTANT DRUG SCREEN TESTING SERVICES FOR PERSONS IN NEED OF SUPERVISION (PINS) DIVERSION – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Social Services currently has a contract with the Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency, Inc. to provide administration of an instant urine drug screening test and a drug and alcohol assessment services, and WHEREAS, Social Services needs to add the administration of drug screen testing services for persons in need of supervision (PINS) diversion services for the remained of the term of the agreement through April 30,2019, for an additional amount of $500. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a contract amendment with Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency, Inc. for the Schuyler County Social Services Department to add the above service for the remained of the contract term through April 30, 2019, at an additional cost of $500 making the overall contract a not to exceed amount of $2,500, funding available in the 2019 Social Services budget account no. 001.6010.480 - Drug & Alcohol Assessments, agreement approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 94 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE YEAR CONTRACT WITH LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS FOR PATERNITY TESTING SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Social Services under Administrative Directive 10-ADM-05P of the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Child Support Services perform paternity tests to determine the natural father, and WHEREAS, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, a/k/a LabCorp, has agreed to a five (5) year term, at a cost of $45.00 per DNA testing battery per person. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings for the Schuyler County Social Services Department for paternity testing services, for a term of August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2022, funding available in the 2019 Social Services budget account no. 001.6010.481 - Blood Group Tests, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 95 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH GLOVE HOUSE, INC. FOR PERSONS IN NEED OF SUPERVISION (PINS) SERVICES AND DRUG SCREENINGS – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Social Services pursuant to FCA Sections 712(i), 735, 9 NCYRR 357.7 and related authority, provides Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) diversion services, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Social Services has contracted with the Glove House for PINS diversion services and family team meetings on a yearly basis, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Social Services would like to contract with Glove House, Inc. for a term of five (5) years for these services, as well as the facilitation of drug screening through Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency, Inc. (FLACRA) as an added service, not to exceed $184,281, funding available in the 2019 Social Services budget account no. 001.6010.055 - OTDA & OCFS Programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Glove House, Inc. for PINS Diversion Services & Drug Screenings, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 96 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. 40
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RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE YEAR CONTRACT WITH DR. KRISTINA CUMMINGS D.O. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Social Services pursuant to N. Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit.18. § 505.28 through the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program requires an independent medical review of cases and this must be performed by a local Professional Director, and WHEREAS, Dr. Kristina Cummings D.O is qualified and willing to provide these services at a rate of $60.00 per hour, for a five (5) year term, effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Dr. Kristina Cumming D.O. for Schuyler County Social Services for Professional Services for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023, funding available in the 2019 Social Services budget account no. 001.6010.0435 – Professional Fees & Services, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 97 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: DECLARE APRIL 2019 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, each year April is designated at Child Abuse Prevention Month, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Department of Social Services (DSS) is committed to keeping children and families safe, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County DSS wants to draw attention to the need for children to be safe through the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign during the month of April. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby declare the month of April 2019 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Schuyler County. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 98 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) BONUS AWARD ALLOCATION – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded SNAP High Performance Bonus Award funds to NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for Best Payment Accuracy and Most Improved Payment Accuracy, to be used for certain SNAP-related expenses, and WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has $27,290 left from this award to spend from January 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to amend the 2019 budget as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION +$19,640 6010.0208 Computer Equipment + $ 7,650 6010.0440 Travel (and Training) +$13,645 6010.3610 State Aid – Administration +$13,645 6010.4611 Federal Aid – SNAP Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 99 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO SIGN AMENDMENTS – YOUTH BUREAU WHEREAS, the New York Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) allows the County Chief Executive to delegate authority to their County’s Youth Bureau Directors to sign all amendments to their County’s approved allocation plan, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County has already given authority to their Youth Bureau Director to sign amendments to the fullest extent of his/her authority by OCFS standards. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize its Chairman to delegate authority to the Schuyler County Youth Bureau Director to sign OCFS amendments to 41
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 the Schuler County approved Resource Allocation Plan after approval from the Schuyler County Youth Board and with appropriate reporting to the Human Service Committee of the Legislature for the term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 100 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN FOR 2019 – YOUTH BUREAU WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau has prepared, and the Schuyler County Youth Board has approved a Resource Allocation Plan for the year 2019 and recommends approval thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign the Resource Allocation Plan for the operation of the Schuyler County Youth Bureau for the year 2019 within budgeted allocations. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 101 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASES IN THE MONTH TO MONTH CONTRACT WITH SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE FOR CABLE TV – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, Resolution No. 128-17 authorized a month to month contract with Spectrum Enterprise so Mental Health could have a cable TV in their waiting room for their patients and clients to watch while waiting for an appointment, and WHEREAS, the Resolution did not authorize or account for certain monthly recurring charges that are subject to increases attributed to programming, license, copyright, retransmission and/or other similar costs imposed upon Spectrum with thirty days’ notice, and WHEREAS, with thirty days’ notice, Spectrum Enterprise increased its monthly receiver fee from $6.99 to $7.50. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the above increase and any future increases to the monthly recurring charges, with the proper thirty days’ notice, from Spectrum Enterprise for the cable TV at Mental Health, with funding available in the 2019 Community Services budget account no. 4310.0435 - Professional Fees & Services. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 102 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT TO THE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, John Rahr is a member of the Mental Health Subcommittee of the Community Services and has expressed interest in leaving that subcommittee and becoming a member of the People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the resignation/removal of John Rahr from the Mental Health Subcommittee and further approves the appointment of John Rahr for term April 9, 2019 through December 31, 2021 as a community member of the People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 103 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE ITEMS JUNK OR SURPLUS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS – PURCHASING WHEREAS, various departments have items to be declared junk or surplus. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to County Law Section 215, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declares the following assets junk or surplus, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following items are to be bid out, traded, placed in storage for an auction or disposed of. JUNK 42
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Asset # Description Serial/VIN # Department 6018 Computer – GX620 Minitower HDJ7W91 Real Property 6123 Computer – Dell Laptop 14BBGC1 Treasurer 6557 Computer – Dell OptiPlex 755 85NKPH1 Information Tech. 6653 Computer – Dell OptiPlex 760 1CDJQJ1 Treasurer 6700 Computer – Dell OptiPlex760 7K1MLL1 Information Tech. 6778 Computer – Dell OptiPlex 760 9B6ZQL1 Real Property 7388 Computer – Dell OptiPlex 755 3N3H9G1 Treasurer SURPLUS (To Auction) Asset # Description Serial/VIN # Department 6513 2008 Toyota Prius Hatchback JTDKB20U087803203 Co. Admin. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 104 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. FOR IMAGE MATE ONLINE AND OUTPOST SOFTWARE SUPPORT HOSTING – REAL PROPERTY TAX WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Agency wishes to contract again with Systems Development Group, Inc. to host the County’s Image Mate Online application, as well as the Outpost Software, which allows taxpayers access to real property tax and assessment information, and WHEREAS, Systems Development Group, Inc. is willing to provide this service at a cost of $5,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Systems Development Group, Inc. for the Real Property Tax Service Agency for Image Mate Online and Outpost Software Support hosting services, for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $5,000, funding available in the 2019 Real Property Tax budget account no. 1355.400 – Contractual Expense; contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 105 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ADJUST SALARY FOR THE DEPUTY CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE – LEGISLATIVE OFFICE WHEREAS, the position of Chief Coroner has become vacant, and WHEREAS, the Legislative Office has assisted the Chief Coroner in certain administrative functions for decades, and WHEREAS, the Legislative staff met with the Coroners and it is their recommendation that the Legislative Office take on all of the administrative duties previously assigned to the Chief Coroner, rather than appoint a replacement, giving the Legislative Office the task of being the administrative staff for the Coroners with all case files and records being centrally located and available in the office, and WHEREAS, the Legislative Office is willing to assume said duties by assigning them to the position of Deputy Clerk of the Legislature, and WHEREAS, there was a stipend in the amount of $2,500 paid to Chief Coroner and it is the recommendation of the Personnel Officer and the County Administrator that said stipend be added to the salary of the Deputy Clerk of the Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes a salary adjustment for Jamee Mack, Deputy Clerk of the Legislature, at $53,833, for the additional administrative duties for the Coroners of Schuyler County, to be prorated for the remainder of the year, effective February 1, 2019, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer the amount of $2,500 from the Coroner’s budget account no. 001.1185.0400 – Contractual Expense into the Legislative budget account no. 001.1010.0100 - Personnel Services. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 106 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. 43
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 RE: AUTHORIZE STATEMENT OF WORK CONTRACT WITH FIRSTLIGHT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Voice Server housed at the Schuyler County Human Services Complex is in need of an upgrade, and WHEREAS, FirstLight will provide the engineering and implementation services for said upgrade and replacement at a cost of $21,296.10. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with FirstLight for the Information Technology Department for engineering and implementation services to upgrade and replace the BE6K Server, effective March 1, 2019 with an expected completion date by July 31, 2019, funding available in budget account no. 001.1680.0400 – Contractual Expense, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 107 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: RECOGNIZING AND COMMEMORATING MAY 1, 2019 AS “LAW DAY” IN SCHUYLER COUNTY – COUNTY ATTORNEY WHEREAS, Law Day is an occasion of public acknowledgement of our Nation’s heritage of justice, liberty, and equality under the law, and WHEREAS, the United States Congress has statutorily designated May 1 as the annual day for commemoration of Law Day, and WHEREAS, the American Bar Association has designated the 2019 Law Day theme to be “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society” in recognition of these cornerstones of representative government, and WHEREAS, the First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right to free speech and a free press, along with other rights that recognize the ability of persons to think and communicate how they wish without fear of punishment or oppression, and WHEREAS, promoting public understanding of the roots of our freedom are an important component in the civic education of the citizens of the United States, the State of New York and the County of Schuyler. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature recognizes and commemorates May 1, 2019, as Law Day in Schuyler County, New York. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 108 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ADOPTING THE LEGAL ARGUMENTS OF THE AMICUS BRIEF FILED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA ON BEHALF OF NUMEROUS SIMILARLY SITUATED STATES FOR INCLUSION IN AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF TO BE FILED IN THE MATTER OF THE NEW YORK STATE RIFLE AND PISTOL ASSOCIATION, INC. ET. AL V. THE CITY OF THE NEW YORK, STATE OF NEW YORK ET. AL. CURRENTLY PENDING BEFORE THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT—COUNTY ATTORNEY WHEREAS, in 2008, the Supreme Court of the United States issued the landmark ruling in District of Columbia v. Heller, which announced the Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home, and WHEREAS, the Heller Court held that the individual right to bear arms, as codified in the Constitution, was a pre-existent right, not dependent on the permission of the government, as that right, through codification, “shall not be infringed,” and WHEREAS, despite the clear language of Heller and subsequent decision in McDonald v. City of Chicago, Illinois, States such as New York have continued to restrict and even erode the rights enumerated in the Second Amendment, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler, State of New York, recognizes the constitutional supremacy of the Heller decision over the State of New York pistol licensing process, as
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 contained in Penal Law §§ 265.00, 400.00 and other legal restrictions imposed by the State of New York, and that such processes and restrictions violate the plain language of Heller and of McDonald, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler, State of New York has duly adopted, by Resolutions numbered 87, 88, 128 of 2013, its support of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and its opposition to the infringement of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, including, but not limited to, the “SAFE” Act, and WHEREAS, there is now pending in the United States Supreme Court, on grant of petition of certiorari, the matter of New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. et. al. v. City of New York, State of New York et. al., and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Attorney has reviewed the petitions of the respective parties, as well as the amicus briefs, filed by the respective amicus curiae, and WHEREAS, among the briefs reviewed was an Amicus brief filed by the States of Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Texas, Arkansas, Montana, West Virginia, Idaho, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana (hereinafter referred to as the ‘States’), as Amicus Curiae, supporting the petition of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Attorney has advised that this is the first significant Second Amendment case the justices will hear since ruling that the Constitution protects an individual right to keep and bear arms, in District of Columbia v. Heller in 2008, and that this right applies against the states as well as the federal government, in McDonald v. Chicago in 2010, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Attorney has advised that this case gives the U.S. Supreme Court an opportunity to shed some much-needed clarity on its Second Amendment jurisprudence and ensure that the right is not treated like a second-class right, in the State of New York and elsewhere, and WHEREAS, the amicus brief filed by the various States through the State of Louisiana, has posited several legal arguments, among them: 1.) That the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting in New York, applied an incorrect standard in denying the relief sought by the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association at the appellate level; and 2.) That the New York City regulations, stemming from the New York State Penal Law pistol licensing statutes, violates the United States Constitutional Right to Travel, the Constitutional protections afforded Interstate Commerce, and the 2nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms, and WHEREAS, the arguments posited by the State of Louisiana (on behalf of the various States) are arguments that the constituents of Schuyler County share as similar restrictions applied to pistol licenses in New York City are also applied to pistol licenses issued elsewhere in the State of New York, and WHEREAS, the restrictions limiting a pistol applicant from traveling anywhere with their pistol or revolver other than to designated hunting and firing ranges, is an extension of the legal interpretation of the courts of New York that an individual must seek permission from the State of New York to own a pistol in the individual’s home, furthering the practiced belief of the State of New York that ownership and use of a pistol, even within one’s own home, is a privilege rather than a right, and WHEREAS, in light of the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to grant certiorari to the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. et. al. v. City of New York, State of New York et. al case, the Schuyler County Legislature believes there may be an opportunity to join the action as Amicus for the purposes of asserting the rights of the citizens of Schuyler County whom the Legislature represents, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Attorney has been advised of an opportunity, through the County of Saint Lawrence, for inclusion in the amicus filing of the State of Louisiana, at no cost to Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, the deadline for filing an amicus brief in this matter is currently set for May 14, 2019 and each potentially participating county has been requested to pass a resolution in support of the amicus no later than April 20, 2019, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature wishes to express its position with respect to the filings of the various States, and 45
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the privileges and immunities of the citizens of the United States of America and of the State of New York are to be ardently protected and secured by the respective governmental bodies of all such bodies, and WHEREAS, the due process of law must be provided to each and every such citizen, especially to matters of constitutional and ancient rights and liberties, and WHEREAS, the ancient right and liberty to keep and bear arms is such a right and liberty, as being specifically recognized and duly adopted by the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States deserving to be so fully secured and protected, and WHEREAS, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals of the United States has determined in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. et. al. v. City of New York, State of New York et. al that the right and liberty to keep and bear arms as set forth under the Second Amendment is subject to the restrictions placed thereupon and in infringement thereto by the City of New York, State of New York, thereby giving the force of law to said restrictions and infringements, and WHEREAS, the Supreme Court of the United States has undertaken to review the lawfulness and validity of the recited determination of the Second Circuit and it being the determination of this representative body being a legislature of the people of Schuyler County, State of New York the same being created under the Constitution of the State of New York as ratified by the People of the State of New York that the recited determination of the Second Circuit constitutes an unlawful and invalid infringement upon the ancient and constitutional right and liberty of the citizens of the United States to keep and bear arms as announced in the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby adopts the arguments included and filed in the Amicus Curiae Brief, submitted by the State of Louisiana on behalf of the States of Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Texas, Arkansas, Montana, West Virginia, Idaho, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, in support of the New York Rifle and Pistol Association’s Petition for Certiorari to the United States Supreme Court, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Steven J. Getman, County Attorney for Schuyler County, shall render aid, where possible and practicable, to the various States listed as Amicus Curiae in the pending United States Supreme Court case of the New York Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. et. al. v. City of New York, State of New York et. al., and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded by the Schuyler County Attorney to the St. Lawrence County Attorney to be submitted as collective of resolutions adopted by similarly situated counties to the State of Louisiana Solicitor General for review and inclusion in the Amicus Curiae Brief to be filed by the State of Louisiana on behalf of the various States. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 109 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR FULL-TIME ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY POSITION – DISTRICT ATTORNEY WHEREAS, there is currently an inter-municipal agreement in place with Steuben County to share the position of a full-time Assistant District Attorney position that expires June 30, 2019, and WHEREAS, the third Assistant District Attorney position in the Schuyler County District Attorney’s office has been vacant since January 18, 2019, and WHEREAS, this matter has previously come before the Management and Finance Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledge the appointment by Joseph G. Fazzary, Schuyler County District Attorney, of Sophie J. Marmor, as the third full-time Assistant District Attorney, effective April 8, 2019, at an annual salary of $76,131.00. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 110 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: OPPOSE NEW YORK STATE SENATE BILL S.1947 AND NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY BILL A.1261 RELATED TO HOURS, WAGES AND SUPPLEMENTS IN CONTRACTS FOR 46
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PUBLIC WORK WHEREAS, legislation has been introduced in both the New York State Senate and Assembly related to hours, wages and supplements in contracts for public work, and WHEREAS, these Bills would expand the scope and definition of activities under the term Public Work to include most future construction projects that are financed with any amount of public funding, and WHEREAS, these Bills would require contractors and material suppliers to pay prevailing wages and benefits to all workers and deliveries on projects receiving any state money, including those that receive tax breaks from industrial development agencies, and WHEREAS, this legislation, if adopted or included as a budget mandate, will result in significant cost increases for all affected projects and a negative effect on economic development throughout the State. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Schuyler County Legislature opposes Senate Bill S.1947 and Assembly Bill A.1261 or the inclusion of any language as part of the 2019-2020 New York State budget, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the counties of New York State encouraging member counties to enact similar resolutions, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Schuyler County Legislature shall forward copies of this Resolution to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the County’s representatives in the New York State Legislature and all others deemed necessary and proper. Vote 7-0. NEW BUSINESS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Rondinaro reported that he attended the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board Leadership Conference at Corning Community College. He felt it was a fantastic conference and he suggested all of the Legislators attend this in the future. He also reported that through Cornell Cooperative Extension there is a development program called New York State’s Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program. He explained what the program is and suggested that it be discussed at the next Community Development and Natural Resources Committee Meeting. Legislator Barnes reported that he felt an obligation to advise the Legislators that the Western Off- Track Betting (OTB), that he is appointed to by the Legislature, is going to be in the news. He explained that there has been some information requested through the FOIL process that had been denied, and a lot of the processes are being looked at and could be in the news. It could be discussed at our Management & Finance Committee Meeting in the future. The Clerk then suggested that it might be a good discussion for our Inter- County Association of Western New York delegates to bring up at their April meeting. Legislator Reed said that he was approached in the parking lot about Schuyler County becoming a sanctuary County for our second amendment rights. He would like to suggest we consider this request. Administrator O’Hearn said that this could be brought up at the Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee. Attorney Getman said that he has not been asked to look into it but would be happy to do so. He did suggest that the Sheriff be involved with the discussion. Legislator Blowers reported that there is now a new President at Corning Community College. He said that both the Chairman and the County Administrator have meet with him. He said maybe a lunch date would be in order before he takes over July 1st. Chairman Fagan reported that the sales tax revenue for the first two months as about $13,000 over last years figure. He said, as you recall, our numbers last year broke our record, and with this trend it is a good start to the year. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 Administrator O’Hearn reported that Phish just announced it would be donating $104,125.42 to help in the recovery effort from the flooding event that occurred August 14, 2018 through the Waterwheel Foundation. He explained that this is a not-for-profit group that oversees the band’s charitable activities. He listed the following groups that would each receive $14,875.06. They are Arbor Housing and Development Foundations, American Red Cross of the Finger Lakes, Dundee Fire and Rescue, Hector Food Pantry, the Humane Society of Schuyler County, Watkins Glen Fire Department, and the Valois Logan Hector Fire Department. He explained that these proceeds are raised through the ticket sales. Her then reported that there are a few programs that will be impacted with the latest budget adopted by the State. CHIPS is being held, however the Extreme Recovery is eliminated. He feels there is still some hope for this with end of session legislation. The gaming revenue also has a slight increase. He thinks this has to do with the reconciliation with the Seneca Nation. He mentioned the plastic bag legislation, that we will have a choice to initiate a $.05 per bag fee through home rule. This takes effect in 2020. He explained the election legislation and employees being allowed administrative time to vote, and that the early voting expenses will be funded. He feels the biggest hit is with the Criminal Justice reforms with bail elimination and the District Attorney’s rules for discovery and evidence sharing. He said that this will create a hardship in our District Attorney’s office with staffing. The AIM funding removed the requirement. The State will intercept from the County’s Sales Tax and we should see an increase with the online sales tax collections that becomes effective June 1st. Chairman Fagan said that our Governor needs to fund his unfunded mandates he puts on the Counties. If he did, he said our property taxes would be 40 – 50% less than it is today. He promised they would act on this, and he has not, it is gulling to me that he doesn’t address these unfunded mandates. The tax burden is his mandate, please remember this. Legislator Rondinaro said that it shows. All of the Governor’s concerns are all for the downstate infrastructure. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk Jamee L. Mack, Deputy Clerk
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The May 13, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Barnes and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Reed, who was absent. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ENROLLMENT FOR 2019 The Chairman asked the Planning Director, Kristin VanHorn, to explain what this is. She did so and said that there are three parcels in Agricultural District II that are located in the Town of Reading and in the Town of Dix that total about 50.6 acres mostly forest or vacant agricultural land. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mr. Philip Cherry, Director of the local Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County, wanted to make the Legislature aware of a grant opportunity and asked for a letter of support for the application to the New York State Institute of Prevention. He explained that this grant could help municipalities with fleet management, help to make vehicles more environmentally friendly, and less pollutant. The amount you may apply for is up to $20,000, with no local share, and the grant application is due in two weeks. Chairman Fagan told him that the Community Development & Natural Resources Committee meeting is scheduled for May 28th and that would be the appropriate committee to bring this up in. He then asked Mr. Cherry to send the letter to Legislator Rondinaro, Chairman of that committee so it can be discussed, acted on, and get the 48
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 letter back to you the next day. The Clerk asked that she be copied as well. RESOLUTION NO. 111 Motion by Barnes, Second by Howell. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 8, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the April 8, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 112 Motion by Harp, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE MODIFICATION 2 OF THE FIVE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOREST SERVICE FOR PATROL SERVICES IN THE FINGER LAKES FOREST – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Department currently has a five-year Grant Contract 17-LE-11092000-023 with the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Forest Service expiring September 30, 2022, and WHEREAS, the USDA and Forest Service wishes to modify the existing contract with Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department to carry over $350.00 from the previous year to the current year obligation to the County in the amount of $1,500, and WHEREAS, this contract also includes a renewable annual fiscal and operating plan with a period of April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is authorized to sign modification 2 of the grant contract between the USDA and Forest Service and the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department to provide specialized law enforcement services for a total to the County in the amount of $1,850.00 annually for the term of April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 113 Motion by Harp, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE 2018 GOVERNORS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR A CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROGRAM GRANT CPS-2019 SCHUYLER CO SO- 00234-(049) – SHERIFF’S OFFICE WHEREAS, grant monies, in the amount of $1,298, with no local match, were awarded on August 21, 2018 from the New York State Governors Traffic Safety Committee, for the purpose of assisting the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office with obtaining equipment to enhance and improve the Child Safety Seat Program, and WHEREAS, said funding will be used to purchase child safety seats and related equipment, and training for Child Safety Seat Technicians, effective October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish the Governors Traffic Safety Committee Child Safety Seat Program Grant CPS-2019-SchuylerCo SO- 00234-(049) accordingly, in cooperation with the Sheriff’s Department. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 114 Motion by Harp, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM SEIZED ASSETS RESERVE ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN INTERVIEW VIDEO SYSTEM – SHERIFF’S OFFICE WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office receives funds from drug case forfeitures, that must be used for specific purposes, such as purchasing equipment to enhance the law enforcement mission, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office finds the need to utilize these funds to purchase a new video system for suspect interviewing to enhance the ability to deliver quality services to the residents of the county, and WHEREAS, said funds are available in the Seized Assets Reserve Account, and approved purchasing procedures will be followed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 make the transfer as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION +$3,865.94 3110.0432 Police Supplies -$3,865.94 3110.5998 Seized Assets Reserve Account Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 115 Motion by Harp, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT, C000543 – PUBLIC DEFENDER WHEREAS, the Public Defender’s Office has received the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services Grant, C000543 (Distribution #4), and WHEREAS, said grant was for the period of January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2018, and WHEREAS, said grant funds have not been fully utilized, and as such, said grant should be extended, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services has provided an agreement to extend the contract period through December 31, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said grant contract extension, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to extend the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services grant, C000543 accordingly, and in cooperation with the Public Defender’s Office. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 116 Motion by Howell, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CARLTON A. GUILD, DBA FINGER LAKES ROOFING, FOR PAINTING OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE CUPOLA - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 88-19 authorized the acceptance of the sealed bid for the Courthouse Roof and Painting, and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and Project Manager has requested an amendment to the contract to include painting of the District Attorney’s cupola for an additional amount of $2,900, effective April 15, 2019 with work commencing April 20, 2019, with substantial completion May 19, 2019, funding is available in the Capital account no. 004.1620.0204. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature execute a contract amendment with Carlton A. Guild dba Finger Lakes Roofing in the amount of $2,900 for the painting of the District Attorney’s Cupola, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 117 Motion by Howell, Second by Barnes. RE: ACCEPT SEALED BID FOR GENERATOR FOR MILL CREEK HEALTH CENTER AND AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH JOHN MILLS ELECTRIC, INC. – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 239-18 authorized the County Highway Superintendent to solicit sealed bids for the Generator for Mill Creek Health Center, and WHEREAS, three sealed bids were received and opened on December 19, 2018 at the Schuyler County Legislative Office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Schuyler County Legislature hereby accepts the County Highway Superintendent’s recommendation to accept the lowest responsible bid from John Mills Electric, Inc., 1836 Grand Central Avenue, Elmira Heights, NY 14903, in the amount of $68,647, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a contract with John Mills Electric, Inc. for a total cost of $68,647, effective immediately with completion no later than 120 days from commencement, funding available in Buildings & Grounds Capital account no. 004.1620.0203, in the amount of $27,397, and Emergency Management Equipment State Homeland Security
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Preparedness (SHSP) 2016-2019 Grant account no. 001.3689.200.3994 in the amount of $41,250, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 118 Motion by Howell, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS FOR HVAC UPGRADES AT VARIOUS BUILDINGS - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, the HVAC systems at the Human Services Complex, Mill Creek Center, Courthouse Complex, and the Public Safety Building are well past service life and need upgrading. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for sealed bids for upgrades of the HVAC systems at the various County buildings with the approval of the County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature will receive sealed bids to be opened and read aloud publicly. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO 119 Motion by Howell, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE ONGOING CONTRACT WITH HIWITRAC, LLC FOR GPS TRACKING SERVICES – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Highway Department has been notified that the current GPS tracking company (Tracmanger, LLC) that they have a current contract with, has gone out of business, and WHEREAS, HiwiTrac, LLC can offer the same GPS tracking services on an ongoing month to month basis, at a cost of $100 per six (6) months, per tracker, for up to 20 tracking units. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an ongoing month to month contract with HiwiTrac, LLC for the Highway Department for GPS tracking services, effective April 1, 2019, funding available in the 2019 Highway Department budget account no. 003.5130.453 - Radio Maintenance, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 120 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: DECLARE JUNE 15, 2019 AS WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY (WEAAD) – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Heal Organization at the United Nations, and was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2012, and WHEREAS, elder abuse is a global, social, and health and human rights issue that affects millions of older persons around the world and deserves the attention of the international community, and WHEREAS, it is important to know the signs of elder abuse, which include physical trauma, withdrawal, depression, anxiety and/or fear of family members, friends, caregivers or strangers, and WHEREAS, elder abuse is a significant public health problem, survivors suffer higher levels of psychological distress, are twice as likely to be hospitalized and face greater risk of an early death than other seniors, and WHEREAS, public awareness has the potential to increase the identification and reporting of abuse by the public, professionals, and victims themselves, and can act as a catalyst to promote issue-based education and long-term prevention, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County wants to recognize the need to protect our older population from abuse. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby declare June 15, 2019 as “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day” in Schuyler County. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 121 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH STAFKINGS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. 51
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 FOR PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services is authorized, pursuant to Title II of Article 5 of the New York Social Services laws and Title XIX of the United States Social Security Act, to provide Personal Care Assistance, and WHEREAS, Social Services has contracted with Stafkings Healthcare Systems, Inc. on a yearly basis for these services and now wants to contract with them for a five-year period, and WHEREAS, the services are billed directly to Medicaid with no direct cost to Social Services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a five-year contract with Stafkings Healthcare Systems, Inc. for Social Services for the Personal Care Assistance for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 122 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE A NEW FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CHILDREN’S HOME OF WYOMING CONFERENCE FOR FOSTER CARE SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, in December of 2017 Schuyler County Social Services entered into a five -year contract with Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference for the provisions of Foster Care Services for a term of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022, and WHEREAS, on April 10, 2017 Governor Cuomo signed into law “Raise the Age” legislation, and WHEREAS, the contract for Foster Care Services now needs to comply with the new laws and regulations to comply with the “Raise the Age” legislations, and WHEREAS, the new contract will supersede the existing contract with a new contract term effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a new five-year contract with Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference for Social Services for Foster Care Services for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 123 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE A NEW FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH VILLA OF HOPE FOR FOSTER CARE SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, in December of 2017 Schuyler County Social Services entered into a five -year contract with Villa of Hope for the provisions of Foster Care Services for a term of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022, and WHEREAS, on April 10, 2017 Governor Cuomo signed into law “Raise the Age” legislation, and WHEREAS, the contract for Foster Care Services now needs to comply with the new laws and regulations to comply with the “Raise the Age” legislations, and WHEREAS, the new contract will supersede the existing contract with a new contract term effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a five-year contract with Villa of Hope for Social Services for Foster Care Services for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 124 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH SCHUYLER HEAD START, INC FOR EXPANSION OF MEAL SERVICES – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, Schuyler Head Start, Inc. awarded Schuyler County Office for the Aging their Meal Services contract in September of 2018, and WHEREAS, Schuyler Head Start has requested that the Schuyler County Office for the Aging add 52
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 breakfast and snacks, effective as of March 25, 2019, at a cost per breakfast of $1.55 and cost for the snack will be $0.65 for the remainder of the contract term. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an amendment to the contract with Schuyler Head Start, Inc., for the Schuyler County Office for the Aging for the meal service expansion, effective March 25, 2019 through August 31, 2019, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 125 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: RECOGNIZE MRS. KATHLEEN LAMOREAUX AND MRS. DIANE EDWARDS AS THE 2019 NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEES FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, Mrs. Kathleen LaMoreaux and Mrs. Diane Edwards are residents of Schuyler County, New York, and WHEREAS, Mrs. LaMoreaux has contributed to our community in various capacities including the Red Cross Summer Swim Program, the Watkins-Montour Lions Club, the Office for the Aging Advisory Council, the board of CASA, CareFirst and as a local musician as well as her church, and WHEREAS, Mrs. Edwards has also contributed to our community in numerous capacities including the Schuyler County Office for the Aging as a health insurance counselor, RIDE driver and Advisory Council member, the Alzheimer’s Association, Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes, and her church, and WHEREAS, both Mrs. LaMoreaux and Mrs. Edwards have served in areas that support this year’s Older Americans Month theme of Connect, Create and Contribute, and WHEREAS, both Mrs. LaMoreaux and Mrs. Edwards deserve special recognition for their civic engagement and contributions that enrich and strengthen our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby recognize Mrs. Kathleen LaMoreaux and Mrs. Diane Edwards as the 2019 New York State Senior Citizen of the Year nominees for Schuyler County and urges everyone to take time to thank them for their continued dedication and loyalty to their community. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 126 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE ONGOING CONTRACT WITH SOLIX, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Schuyler County Public Health has been contracting with Solix, Inc. for professional services for discounted broadband expenses, and WHEREAS, Solix, Inc. has a unique understanding of program regulations and application guidelines and will assist the Public Health Department to navigate the complex application processes, with their understanding of the program requirements, and thus maximize potential funding, and WHEREAS, Solix, Inc. will receive 23% of the realized savings, thus not increasing expenses for the Public Health Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an ongoing contract with Solix, Inc. for the Public Health Department for professional services, effective November 1, 2018, unless terminated on sixty (60) day notice prior to expiration of annual term, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 127 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH EPIPHANY COMMUNITY SERVICES, LLC FOR ADDITIONAL SURVEY SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, Public Health, as the lead agency for the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD), was awarded a Federal Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant with the requirement of using an independent evaluator, and WHEREAS, Epiphany Community Services LLC has been providing such independent evaluator services and additional survey services, and reports for 2019 are now needed, at an additional cost of $575. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a contract amendment with Epiphany Community Services, LLC, in the amount of $575, effective March 28, 2019 through the term of the existing contract ending September 30, 2019, funded by DFC Grant account no. 4010.400.4143, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 128 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ASPIREHOPENY, INC. FOR FAMILY SUPPORT AND PARENT ADVOCACY SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Community Services has contracted in the past with Finger Lakes Parent Network for services, and they have changed their name to AspireHopeNY, Inc, and WHEREAS, AspireHopeNY, Inc, will promote family support and provide part-time parent advocacy services to children and youth and their families, and WHEREAS, funding for these services are based on New York State Office of Mental Health funding authorization or State Aid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with AspireHopeNY, Inc., for family support and part- time parent advocacy services for a term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $44,974, funding available in the 2019 Community Services budget account no. 4310.0435, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 129 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO ONGOING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH OFFICE ALLY, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC BILLING – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, Community Services has an existing agreement with Office Ally, Inc. for electronic billing, and WHEREAS, Fidelis Electronic billing is no longer a participating provider in government insurance claims, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Community Services has to use the services of Office Ally, Inc. to bill Fidelis electronically, and WHEREAS, Office Ally, Inc. has increased the processing fee from $19.95 to $35.00 per month, per unique Tax ID and Rendering NPI combination whose claim volume is 50% or more to Non-Par payers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman is authorized to sign said amendment with Office Ally, Inc. for the increased monthly processing fee charged of $35.00 per month, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 130 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Howell. RE: NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #2 – PLANNING DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, in keeping with New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Art. 25-AA, Schuyler County holds an annual agricultural district enrollment period from January 15th to February 15th of each year, and WHEREAS, in 2019 the County did receive three requests from landowners for inclusion in Schuyler County Agricultural District #2, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board did find on March 4, 2019 that these requests were comprised of substantially viable agricultural land contained wholly within parcels: 54
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41.00-3-24.2 containing a total of 6.5 acres owned by Thomas and Anna Domineger, in Ag District #2, and 32.00-1-14.2 containing a total of 25 acres owned by Stuart and Carol Henry, in Ag District #2, and 95.00-1-23.14 containing a total of 19.1 acres owned by Andrew and Michele Manzer, in Ag District #2, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County has determined that the action to include 50.6 acres into Schuyler County Agriculture District #2 is an unlisted action and has completed the Short Environmental Action Form provided by NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets to assess any environmental impacts. NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature has reviewed the potential impacts of the proposed modification of Schuyler County Ag District #2 and found that there will be no significant negative environmental impacts associated with this action, and that inclusion of approximately 50.6 acres of farm and agricultural resource land will strengthen the position of agriculture within our communities. Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 131 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Howell. RE: ACCEPTANCE OF 2019 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ANNUAL ENROLLMENT REQUESTS WHEREAS, in keeping with New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Art. 25-AA, Schuyler County holds an annual agricultural district enrollment period from January 15th to February 15th of each year, and WHEREAS, in 2019 the County did receive three requests from landowners for inclusion in Schuyler County Agricultural District #2; WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board did find on March 4, 2019 that these requests were comprised of substantially viable agricultural land contained wholly within parcels: 41.00-3-24.2 containing a total of 6.5 acres owned by Thomas and Anna Domineger, in Ag District #2, and 32.00-1-14.2 containing a total of 25 acres owned by Stuart and Carol Henry, in Ag District #2, and 95.00-1-23.14 containing a total of 19.1 acres owned by Andrew and Michele Manzer, in Ag District #2, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County did hold a public hearing on the inclusion of this parcel in on May 13, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Schuyler County Legislature does accept the requested inclusion into Schuyler County Agricultural District #2, and requests that the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets certify these inclusions. Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 132 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Howell. RE: DECLARE NEGATIVE DECLARATION STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) FOR ISSUANCE FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR GENERAL MASS GATHERING EVENTS FOR 2019 – PLANNING DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, in accordance with Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2010, Watkins Glen International, Inc., of Watkins Glen, NY has applied for a Public Entertainment (Outdoor) Permit for the 2019 season of events, and WHEREAS, the proposed events are: • SCCA Majors Super Tour – June 21, 2019- June 23, 2019 • Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen – June 27, 2019- June 30, 2019 • Finger Lakes Wine Festival, July 12, 2019 – July 14, 2019 • NASCAR, August 2, 2019- August 4, 2019 • Blancpain GT World Challenge America, August 30, 2019 – September 1, 2019 and 55
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 • Vintage Grand Prix, September 6, 2019 – September 8, 2019 WHEREAS, all events will take place at the Watkins Glen International facility located in the Town of Dix, Schuyler County, NY, and WHEREAS, in compliance with NYCRR Part 617 State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), Schuyler County must review the potential environmental impacts associated with the issuance of a permit under Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2010, Public Entertainment (Outdoor) – Regulating/Licensing, and WHEREAS, on April 8, 2019, by Resolution No. 92, the Legislature declared its intent to serve as lead agency for the environmental review and accepted the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and notified involved agencies of this intent to serve as lead agency, and WHEREAS, no involved agencies challenged Schuyler County’s assertion of lead agency status within the required 30-day waiting period, and the Schuyler County Legislature considers itself as lead agency in this action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon review of the submitted EAF and the permit materials provided by Watkins Glen International, Inc., and in consultation with the County Planning Director the Schuyler County Legislature finds that the issuance of the Public Entertainment (Outdoor) Permit for the proposed events listed in this resolution will not result in any significant negative environmental impacts, and accordingly issues a negative declaration of environmental impact, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the County Administrator, the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the issuance of the Public Entertainment (Outdoor) Permits for the proposed events listed in this resolution to Watkins Glen International, Inc. Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 133A Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Lausell. RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 133 BE IT RESOLED, that Resolution No. 133 be tabled. Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 133 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Lausell. RE: DECLARE NEGATIVE DECLARATION STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) FOR ISSUANCE FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, INC. RELATIVE TO THE 2019 WOODSTOCK 50 MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL – PLANNING DEPARTMENT – TABLED – WITHDRAWN BY RESOLUTION NO. 178-19 WHEREAS, in accordance with Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2010, Watkins Glen International, Inc., of Watkins Glen, NY has applied for a Public Entertainment (Outdoor) Permit for the Woodstock 50 Music and Arts Festival scheduled for August 16, 2019 – August 18, 2019, and WHEREAS, this event will take place at the Watkins Glen International facility located in the Town of Dix, Schuyler County, NY, and WHEREAS, in compliance with NYCRR Part 617 State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), Schuyler County must review the potential environmental impacts associated with the issuance of a permit under Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2010, Public Entertainment (Outdoor) – Regulating/Licensing, and WHEREAS, on April 8, 2019, by Resolution No. 91, the Legislature declared its intent to serve as lead agency for the environmental review and accepted the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and notified involved agencies of this intent to serve as lead agency, and WHEREAS, no involved agencies challenged Schuyler County’s assertion of lead agency status within the required 30-day waiting period, and the Schuyler County Legislature considers itself as lead agency in this action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon review of the submitted EAF provided by Watkins Glen International, Inc., and in consultation with the County Planning Director and County Administrator, the Schuyler County Legislature finds that the proposed event will not result in any significant negative environmental impacts, and accordingly issues a negative declaration of environmental impact. 56
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RESOLUTION NO. 134 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE ITEM SURPLUS FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT – PURCHASING WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Highway Department has an item to be declared surplus. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declares the following asset surplus, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following item is to be bid out, traded, placed in storage for an auction or disposed of. SURPLUS (To Auction) Asset # Description Serial/VIN # Department 6628 2009 Dodge Dump Truck 3D6WH46T69G526213 Highway Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 135 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE DRIVER’S LICENSE ACCESS AND PRIVACY ACT – COUNTY CLERK WHEREAS, holding a license in New York State is a privilege, not a right, and WHEREAS, the Driver’s License and Privacy Act, (S01747/A03675) if passed would permit undocumented persons who are present in the United States illegally in violation of Federal Law to obtain a driver’s license, and WHEREAS, New York State presently revokes or suspends driver’s licenses for various illegal acts including D.W.I., certain drug offenses, non-payment of child support, delinquent taxes, and refusal to take a breath test, and WHEREAS, adoption of this Act would create serious security risks, including; • No longer allowing Law Enforcement agencies to have direct or electronic access to DMV records preventing swift location and apprehension of criminals • Driver’s licenses can be used to obtain additional official identification documents • The alert that the license is “Not for Federal Purposes” is required to be in a font so small it will be overlooked • Local DMV Office staff do not have the expertise to determine the authenticity of foreign documents nor provided the tools to do so • The ability to register to vote is enabled on the customer side of the data entry device, and WHEREAS, there is no evidence that passage of this Act will make New York State roads safer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby opposes the adoption of the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act (S01747/A03675) as it concerns issuance of license to undocumented individuals, due to the security risks, the unfair burden it will place on DMV employees, and because driving is a privilege, not a right, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature thanks Assemblypersons and Senators who oppose this bill, both Republicans and Democrats, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of Legislature shall send copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of New York, the Majority Leader of the State Senate, Speaker of the State Assembly, Inter-County Association of Western New York, and any others deemed necessary. Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 136 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT OFFERS TO PURCHASE AND QUITCLAIM PROPERTY TAKEN BY TAX DEED – TREASURER’S OFFICE WHEREAS, pursuant to RPTL Art. 11, the County Treasurer took tax title to certain real property located in Schuyler County, State of New York, and
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the former owner of record or the estate of the former owner of record may submit an Offer to Purchase in the full amount of taxes, penalties, interest and other County expenses involved with the property to the Schuyler County Treasurer up to two weeks prior to the 2019 tax sale auction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes its Chairman to accept any and all Offers to Purchase, subject to the last-stated condition below, and execute the quitclaim deed and attendant documents for the transfer of properties for which the County of Schuyler has taken a tax deed and listed said property in the tax sale auction, upon payment to the Schuyler County Treasurer of the full amount of the purchase offer. The full amount of the purchase offer must be made to the Schuyler County Treasurer prior to the tax sale auction, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon acceptance of a bid, and payment in full of the purchase price, the Schuyler County Attorney shall prepare a quitclaim deed to the former owner of record, which the Chairman of this Legislature is hereby authorized to execute and deliver within thirty (30) days of the payment thereof, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature has the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 137 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: SET TAX AUCTION SALE DATE – TREASURER WHEREAS, final Judgement of Foreclosure in the pending tax foreclosure proceeding has been received from the Schuyler County Court pursuant to Article 11 of the Real Property Tax Law, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to set a tax auction sale date in advance thereof, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Treasurer is the enforcing officer responsible for carrying out a foreclosure sale. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer has set Friday, June 28, 2019 as a tax auction sale date. Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 138 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: STANDARD WORK DAY AND REPORTING RESOLUTION FOR THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the New York State and Local Retirement System established §315.4, a regulation on retirement reporting for elected and appointed officials which became effective August 12, 2009, and WHEREAS, the regulation adds additional requirements for both employers and elected and appointed officials, including an expanded record of work activities, a more detailed resolution and specific time frames within which requirements must be completed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature, Location Code 10044, hereby establishes the following standard work days for the following title(s) and will report the official(s) to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on the record of activities, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the below list reflects only those officials with a term of office commencing after August 12, 2009, as stipulated in the regulation, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that elected and appointed officials who are not members of the State Retirement System are not subject to the provisions of this law. Title Standard Name Social Registration Tier 1 Current Term Record of Not submitted Work Day (First and Last) Security Number (Check Begin & End Activities (Check only Number only Dates Result* if official did (Hrs/day) (Last 4 if member not submit Min. 6 hrs digits) is in Teir 1) (mm/dd/yy- their Record of Max. 8 hrs mm/dd/yy) Activities)
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Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 139 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER TO AUDIT WESTERN NEW YORK OFF TRACK BETTING CORP (OTB) AND CALLING ON OTB TO HONOR FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW (FOIL) REQUESTS - LEGISLATURE WHEREAS, a top priority of the Schuyler County Legislature is to manage its government resources efficiently and effectively and ensure accountability for tax dollars spent to support government operations and the efficient collection of revenue; and WHEREAS, the Legislature supports government transparency, including prompt compliance with the provisions of New York State Public Officers Law Art. 6 (“the Freedom of Information Law” or “FOIL”); and WHEREAS, Western OTB was formed as a public benefit corporation in 1973 and its geographic area is comprised of 15 counties, including Schuyler County, and the Cities of Buffalo and Rochester, with the Board of Directors (Board) as the governing body; and WHEREAS, the Board has 17 members, one from each of the participating municipalities, who are appointed by their respective governing bodies; and WHEREAS, Western OTB offers off-track pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing for the objective of promoting the horse racing industry, as well as video gaming operations, providing revenues to State and local governments; and WHEREAS, Western OTB collects revenue which must be distributed to various entities, including Schuyler County, according to statutes and contracts, based on formulas in the New York State Racing Law; and WHEREAS, news reports have surfaced recently, alleging certain potential financial irregularities in the operations of Western OTB, including that: Western OTB was misusing suite tickets to Buffalo Bills games, Buffalo Sabres games, and other outings and events; Western OTB was not honoring Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests; and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has interviewed multiple people connected to the Western OTB regarding contracts issued to several businesses with ties to corporation; and WHEREAS, while any such reports are allegations and must be proven by competent evidence in a court of law, the County Legislature is mindful of its duty to the public purse and government accountability and to a full and fair investigation; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the above, the Schuyler County representative to the Western OTB Board has recommended that an audit be performed of the Western OTB financial operations; and WHEREAS, the New York State Comptroller oversees the fiscal affairs of local governments and public entities statewide, including OTBs, as well as compliance with relevant statutes and observance of good business practices; and this fiscal oversight is accomplished, in part, through audits, which can identify opportunities for improving operations and board of directors’ governance, identify strategies to reduce costs and to strengthen controls intended to safeguard local government assets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Legislature calls upon the Office of the New York State Comptroller to commence an audit of Western OTB in order to assess the financial condition of Western OTB, its internal controls and compliance with contracts, laws and regulations and other operations as necessary, in order to ensure that Western OTB is using revenues and taxpayer money effectively and efficiently to promote the common good, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Legislature calls upon Western OTB to immediately take any and all steps necessary to comply with the statutory mandates of New York State Public Officers Law Art. 6, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Legislature shall forthwith transmit a true copy of this resolution to the following: Western OTB Board of Directors, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the New York State Committee on Open Government, Inter-County Association of Western New York, and the clerks of the legislative bodies of each of the member municipalities. 59
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 140 Motion by Barnes, Second by Howell. RE: MOTION TO BRING TWO (2) RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR BE IT RESOLVED, that two (2) Resolutions be brought to the floor. Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 141 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT COVERING EMPLOYEES IN THE SCHUYLER COUNTY HIGHWAY UNIT #8600 WHEREAS, representatives of the County have engaged in Collective Bargaining with the Schuyler County Highway Unit #8600 (“the Association”), and WHEREAS, a tentative agreement upon terms and conditions for a new contract for calendar years 2019 through 2022 was reached with respect to employees in the Association, and WHEREAS, the Association duly ratified the tentative agreement on May 9, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby ratify and approve of the terms and contents of said collective bargaining agreement between the County of Schuyler and the Schuyler County Highway Unit #8600, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be hereby authorized to execute the aforementioned agreement. Vote: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 142 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CLUTE PARK – PLANNING DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Resolution No. 304-18 authorized grant contracts with the Department of State and New York State Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation for redevelopment of the Village of Watkins Glen Clute Park through Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) funds, and WHEREAS, the County is acting on behalf and as agent of the Village of Watkins Glen, pursuant to an intermunicipal agreement for grant administration, to hire a firm for the redevelopment, and WHEREAS, a committee consisting of representatives from the Village of Watkins Glen, the County and SCOPED, after receiving and reviewing Request for Proposals (RFP’s), are recommending that the County enter into a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $576,600.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Planning Department for Consulting Services relative to the redevelopment of the Village of Watkins Glen Clute Park, in the amount of $576,600, for the term April 1, 2019 through June 1, 2020, funding available in the DRI Grant account no. 005.0005.0091, and the New York State Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation Grant account no. 005.0005.0092, with no local share, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: 7-0. NEW BUSINESS: None., UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Blowers reported that graduation had occurred at Corning Community College this past weekend. They had a graduating class of 650. Chairman Fagan reported that the sales tax revenue is up, and he hopes the trend with continue. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Administrator O’Hearn reported that the 2018 preliminary audit report will be presented at this month’s Management and Finance Committee meeting. The process gets smother ever year and there were no findings He also reported that he met this morning with the Chemung County Executive and his Deputy regarding our health insurance an many more topic notes on a number of issues. He said there are more shared services opportunities out there and he felt the meeting was positive and had a high level of energy on Chemung’s part. 60
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The Meeting adjourned: 6:44 pm Stacy B. Husted, Clerk Jamee L. Mack, Deputy Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING MAY 28, 2019
The May 28, 2019 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Harp and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Reed, who was absent. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 143 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Howell. RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the following items of business: 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A HOME RULE REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT OF NEW YORK STATE CORRECTIONS LAW §§ 500-A AND 500-C TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHUYLER COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO HOLD PERSONS UNDER ARREST FOR ARRAIGNMENT IN ANY COURT LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 144 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A HOME RULE REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT OF NEW YORK STATE CORRECTIONS LAW §§ 500-A AND 500-C TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHUYLER COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO HOLD PERSONS UNDER ARREST FOR ARRAIGNMENT IN ANY COURT LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER WHEREAS, pursuant to settlement in Hurrell-Harring, et al v New York, which inter alia, requires defense counsel to be present at all arraignments of arrested persons, and WHEREAS, in order to be in compliance with the aforesaid settlement; the County of Schuyler is evaluating and considering the option of an off-hours centralized arraignment court part, and WHEREAS, Pursuant to New York Corrections Law § 500-C, the Schuyler County Sheriff may not house persons arrested and detained prior to arraignment, and WHEREAS, Detention of said persons prior to arraignment is in the best interest of promoting public safety and efficient use of law enforcement resources, and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Article IX of the Constitution of the State of New York, it is necessary for this Legislature to enact a Home Rule Request for the purposes of said legislation, and WHEREAS, it is understood that by passing the Resolution the Schuyler County Legislature will still be required to approve any implementation and execution of the Centralized Arraignment Part (“CAP”). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby urges our State Legislators, Senator Thomas O’Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano to prepare a Home Rule Statute amending Sections 500-a and 500-c of the New York Corrections Law as follows: Section 1. Section 500-a of the correction law is amended by adding a new subdivision 2-t to read as follows: 2-t. THE SCHUYLER COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY MAY ALSO BE USED FOR THE DETENTION OF PERSONS UNDER ARREST BEING HELD FOR ARRAIGNMENT IN
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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 2019
The June 10, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Lausell and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Reed, who was absent. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 145 Motion by Barnes, Second by Blowers. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 2019 REGULAR MEETING AND THE MAY 28, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the May 13, 2019 Regular Meeting and the May 28, 2019 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 146 Motion by Harp, Second by Barnes. RE: WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office continues to upgrade the fleet and has determined that replacing the Undersheriff’s assigned vehicle with a used late model vehicle is more cost effective than purchasing a new vehicle, and WHEREAS, there is funding available in the 2019 budget for said purchase. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Sheriff is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) used vehicle, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that due to the timeframe involved that the Legislature waives the thirty-day period for advertising and adhere for the five calendar days required by the State’s General Municipal Law. 62
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Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 147 Motion by Harp, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME CORRECTION COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR POSITION - SHERIFF’S OFFICE WHEREAS, due to restructuring and reassignment of personnel within the Corrections Division of the Sheriff’s Office it is necessary to create a Supervisor position, and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Personnel Officer that a Correction Communications Supervisor position would be appropriate, and WHEREAS, the Correction Communications Supervisor will oversee personnel assigned to the Schuyler County 911 Center to include record keeping, training and scheduling of personnel, and WHEREAS, the Sheriff intends to promote from within, and WHEREAS, the Sheriff is requesting to create this position upon the approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funding for this position is included in the 2019 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sheriff is hereby authorized to create and fill one full-time Correction Communications Supervisor position at an hourly rate of $20.22, plus the Supervisor differential of $2.60 per hour, to be placed in the Schuyler County Correction Officer’s Benevolent Association, Inc. Union Contract, effective July 1, 2019, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one full-time Corrections Sergeant position will be abolished once the promotion is effective. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 148 Motion by Harp, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (NYSDCJS) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RAISE THE AGE INITIATIVE GRANT – PROBATION DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Probation Department has been awarded the Raise the Age Initiative Grant Contract #C524025, Project #RT19-1010-D00, in the amount up to $98,657.00, with no local match, for implementation of the Raise the Age Initiative, including personnel costs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said grant contract with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (NYSDCJS), in the amount up to $98,657.00, for the term April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2020, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish said grant, accordingly in cooperation with the Probation Department. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 149 Motion by Harp, Second by Barnes. RE: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL COST RECOVERY – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, there are 1,025 ambulance services in New York State, of which, 468 are operated by Fire Departments, 60 are for-profit service and 497 are not-for-profit ambulance services, and WHEREAS, the for profit and not-for-profit ambulance providers can recover costs by billing insurers including Medicaid and Medicare, and WHEREAS, New York is the only state to prohibit Volunteer Fire Department (FD) ambulances from obtaining revenue from insurers including Medicaid and Medicare, resulting in the entire cost of FD ambulance service being borne by the local taxpayers, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned prohibition for FD ambulance services to bill insurers including Medicaid and Medicare is reported to cost municipalities $100 million that has to be made up by taxpayers, and WHEREAS, this inequity, in addition to causing fiscal distress for our residents, places further burden on the fiscal viability of our FD ambulance service which will ultimately negatively impact the ability to 63
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 provide an adequate response to medical emergencies within Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, there is currently legislation, Senate Bill S.3685-A and Assembly Bill A.1778, introduced which would amend Section 209-b of the General Municipal Law to allow Fire Department and Fire District operated ambulances to be treated equally with not-for-profit and for-profit ambulance services by allowing FD ambulances to recover costs from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers in the same manner as all other ambulance services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature strongly supports Senate Bill S.3685-A and Assembly Bill A.1778 an act to amend the general municipal law and the town law, in relation to authorizing fees and charges for emergency medical services; and to amend the insurance law, in relation to payments to prehospital mercy medical services providers, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be sent by the Clerk of the Legislature to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator Thomas O’Mara, Assemblyman Phillip Palmesano, the New York State Association of Counties, and all others deemed necessary. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 150 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS FOR PARKING LOT AND DRIVEWAY SEALING AT SENECA HARBOR PARK - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, the Parking Lot and Driveway is in need of repair at the Seneca Harbor Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for sealed bids for the Sealing and Striping of the Parking Lot and Driveway at Seneca Harbor Park for the Buildings and Grounds Department, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature will receive sealed bids to be opened and read aloud publicly. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 151 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BARTON AND LOGUIDICE, D.P.C. FOR THE DESIGN AND REPLACEMENT OF COUNTY ROAD 6 OVER VANLOON CREEK – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Resolution No. 243-18 authorized the replacement of BIN 3332240 CR 6 over Vanloon Creek as a Federal-aid eligible project, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent has recommended Barton & Loguidice D.P.C. as the best qualified to provide design services for the project and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has approved of this selection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for engineering services for the replacement of CR 6 over Vanloon Creek, effective May 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021, with an amount not to exceed $151,000, funding available in the 2019 Highway budget account no. 002.5020.0400, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 152 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH YATES COUNTY FOR A SHARED GLOBE 20 TON TRAILER – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Highway Department is in need of a new Trailer, and WHEREAS, Yates County has purchased a new Globe 20 Ton Trailer in the amount of $22,994.00, and WHEREAS, Yates County has agreed to share said trailer with Schuyler County, at a cost of $9,197.60, which is 40% of the purchase price and will charge Schuyler County 40% of the trailer’s subsequent maintenance repair costs as well. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said Inter-municipal Agreement with Yates County for the Highway Department for 64
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 the term of five years, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024, in the amount of $9,197.60, plus 40% of the trailer’s subsequent maintenance repair costs for the term of the agreement, funding available in the Highway Department budget account no. 003.5130.0200, to pay for shared trailer; contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the Yates County Highway Superintendent, and any other appropriate officials. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 153 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MULTIPLE MUNICIPALITIES AND AGENCIES FOR A SHARED JOHN DEERE 85G COMPACT EXCAVATOR – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Highway Department is in need of a new excavator, and WHEREAS, Yates County, Yates County Soil and Water Conservation District, Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Towns of Barrington, Jerusalem, Middlesex, Milo, Potter, Torrey, Hector, Reading and Tyrone all wish to share a John Deere 85G Compact Excavator, and WHEREAS, the Yates County Highway Department will be designated to purchase a new John Deere 85G Compact Excavator and will serve as the lead agency which means they will house and maintain the excavator, and WHEREAS, maintenance costs will be shared in proportion to the hours of use by each party and will be reimbursed to Yates County as such. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a contract with the following entities listed above for the Highway Department for the term of five years, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024, funding available in the Highway Department budget account no. 003.5130.0438, to pay for the shared excavator; contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the above listed entities named in the contract, and any other appropriate officials. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 154 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CHILDREN’S HOME OF WYOMING CONFERENCE FOR ADOPTION RECRUITMENT SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, while the law recognizes it is generally desirable for children to remain with or be returned to their parents, New York law states such desire must give way to the best interests of the children where such interests would be endangered, including their interests in positive, nurturing family relationships and their development into responsible, productive citizens, resulting in situations where such children are placed with the Commissioner of Social Services for adoption, and WHEREAS, Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference through a grant from Wendy’s Wonderful Kids will provide adoption recruitment services at no change to the County when needed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a five-year contract with Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference for adoption recruitment services, at no charge to the County, term of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2024, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 155 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE A NEW FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM GEORGE AGENCY FOR FOSTER CARE SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, in December of 2017 Schuyler County Social Services entered into a five -year contract with William George Agency for the provisions of Foster Care Services for a term of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022, and WHEREAS, on April 10, 2017 Governor Cuomo signed into law “Raise the Age” legislation, creating new mandates upon counties, and WHEREAS, the contract for Foster Care Services now needs to comply with the new laws and regulations to comply with the “Raise the Age” legislations, and WHEREAS, the new contract will supersede the existing contract with a new contract term effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a new five-year contract with William George Agency for Social Services for Foster Care Services for the term January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 156 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SATELLITE TRACKING OF PEOPLE, LLC (STOP) FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services is required to provide Electronic Monitoring Units in furtherance of its official duties, and WHEREAS, Satellite Tracking of People, LLC (STOP) can provide this service at half the cost of the existing provider through a New York State Contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Satellite Tracking of People, LLC (STOP) for the Department of Social Services for Electronic Monitoring Services, for the term June 10, 2019 through December 31, 2019, at costs per the State Contract Bid Pricing sheet, funding available in the 2019 Social Services budget account no. 6070.0400, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 157 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF A CONTINGENCY AND TAX STABILIZATION RESERVE FUND FOR HUMAN SERVICES WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 6-e, the governing board of any municipal corporation, by resolution subject to a permissive referendum, may establish a contingency and tax stabilization reserve fund for the municipal corporation, to finance certain unanticipated revenue losses (estimated revenue which is rendered not receivable because of a change in federal or state laws, rules or regulations, a court order, judgment or decree, or other circumstance, which takes effect or occurs after final adoption of the annual budget and which could not have been reasonably anticipated prior to final adoption of the annual budget) or unanticipated expenditures (an expenditure for a specific purpose for which there is no or insufficient appropriation or which will cause an appropriation to be insufficient that is necessitated by a change in federal or state laws, rules, or regulations, a court order, judgment or decree, a public emergency, or an industry-wide price, rate or premium increase, which takes effect or occurs after final adoption of the annual budget and which could not have been reasonably anticipated prior to final adoption of the annual budget) chargeable to the eligible portion of the annual budget (the general fund portion of the annual budget), and to lessen or prevent projected increases in excess of 2½ percent of the amount of the real property tax levy needed to finance the eligible portion of the annual budget, and WHEREAS, the source of moneys for such may consist of budgetary appropriations, unappropriated unreserved fund balance, and such revenues not required by law to be paid into any other fund or account, subject to the following: no amount may be appropriated for payment into a contingency and tax stabilization reserve fund that would cause the balance of the fund to exceed ten percent of the eligible portion of the annual budget for the fiscal year for which the appropriation would be made, and
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WHEREAS, the maximum amount of moneys in the fund that may be used for this purpose shall equal the difference between the projected amount of such real property tax levy and one hundred two and one-half percent of the amount of the real property tax levy needed to finance the eligible portion of the annual budget for the current fiscal year, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-e of the General Municipal Law, the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby establish “a Contingency and Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund for Human Services” account to fund the cost of unbudgeted, unexpected expenses for County-operated human service agencies, in accordance with the above, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a one-time amount of $500,000 be placed in this reserve fund, said funds to be appropriated from the 2018 unassigned fund balance, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer, as chief fiscal officer, is hereby directed to deposit and secure the moneys of this Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 10 of the General Municipal Law. The chief fiscal officer may invest the moneys in the reserve fund in the manner provided by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law, and consistent with the investment policy of the County of Schuyler, and any interest earned or capital gains realized on the moneys so deposited or invested shall accrue to and become part of the Reserve Fund; further, the chief fiscal officer shall account for the Reserve Fund in a manner which maintains the separate identity of the reserve fund and shows the date and amount of each sum paid into the fund, interest earned by the fund, capital gains or losses resulting from the sale of investments of the fund, the amount and date of each withdrawal from the fund and the total assets of the fund, showing cash balance and a schedule of investments, and shall, at the end of each fiscal year, render to the legislature a detailed report of the operation and condition of the reserve fund, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, except as otherwise provided by law, expenditures from this Reserve Fund shall be made only for the purpose for which the Reserve Fund is established, no expenditure shall be made from this Reserve Fund without the approval of this governing board (2/3 majority) and such additional actions or proceedings as may be required by Section 6-e of the General Municipal Law or any other applicable law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum, pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 6-e and Sections 101 through 103 of the County Law. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 158 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOR THE FAMILY PLAY AND RESOURCE CENTER PARENT EDUCATOR – YOUTH BUREAU WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau has an existing contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension for the Family Play and Resource Center program to hire a parent educator, and WHEREAS, there is a need to increase the contract amount by an additional $1,500 to fund special programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an amendment to the contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension to increase the contract amount by an additional $1,500 for an amended contract total amount of $14,231, for the remainder of the contract term through July 17, 2019, funding available from the 7310.0495 – Youth Programs, and 7310.400.7315 – United Way Grant, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 159 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BOARD –YOUTH BUREAU WHEREAS, there has been two resignations from the Youth Board, Linda MacDonald representing the Probation Department and Shawn Rosno representing Community Services, and WHEREAS, Justin DeDominick the Juvenile Probation Officer is willing to assume the Probation 67
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 representative on the Youth Board, and Christy Williams is willing to assume the Community Services representative, and WHEREAS, there is also a need to appoint a Youth representative to the board, and Aidan Thurston is willing to be that representative. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves of the following appointments to the Schuyler County Youth Board for the following terms: Justin DeDominick – Probation Representative May 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021
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Christy Williams – Community Services Representative June 10, 2019 through December 31, 2020 DISCUSSION: The Clerk explained that after Legislative Resolution Review Committee our office was notified of another appointment to be made to this same board so what you are adopting is a substitute Resolution. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 160 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT– YOUTH BUREAU WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau has received additional funds for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Summer Youth Employment program, and WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau budget does not reflect the total salaries for the youth workers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to amend the 2019 Budget as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION +$25,000 7310.2089 Other Culture &Rec Dept. Income Revenue +$25,000 7310.0187 Summer Youth Emp. & Training Program Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 161 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH FINGER LAKES THERAPY WORKS, PLLC FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Department is required under Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law and in compliance with Part 200 of the Regulations of the New York State Education Department to provide Preschool Services for children with disabilities, and WHEREAS, Finger Lakes Therapy Works, PLLC is willing and available to provide occupational, physical and speech therapy services, for the rate of $67.00 a half hour session, and group services as an additional service option at a rate of $45 per group for a three-year term. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a three-year contract with Finger Lakes Therapy Works, PLLC for Preschool Services, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, funds available in the Public Health budget, account no. 2960.0400 – Contractual Expense, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 162 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE YEAR CONTRACT WITH YATES COUNTY CHAPTER, NEW YORK ARC, INC. FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH
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WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Department is required under Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law and in compliance with Part 200 of the Regulations of the New York State Education Department to provide Preschool Services for children with disabilities, and WHEREAS, Yates County Chapter, New York Arc, Inc. has agreed to enter into a new five-year contract to provide occupational, physical and speech therapy services, at the rate of $69.00 a half hour individual session, and group services as an additional service option, at a rate of $45.00 per child. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Yates County Chapter, New York Arc, Inc. for Preschool Services, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024, funds available in the Public Health budget, account no. 2960.0400 – Contractual Expense, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 163 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH YATES COUNTY CHAPTER, NEW YORK ARC, INC. FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Department is required under Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law and in compliance with Part 200 of the Regulations of the New York State Education Department to provide Special Education Itinerate Teacher (SEIT) Tuition, Center Based Tuition and Preschool Evaluation Services for preschool children with disabilities, and WHEREAS, Yates County Chapter, New York Arc, Inc. has agreed to enter into a new five-year contract to provide special education services, at the rate established by New York State. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Yates County Chapter, New York Arc, Inc. for Special Education Services, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024, funds available in the Public Health budget, account no. 2960.0400 – Contractual Expense, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 164 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH LAUREN TAYLOR, SLP FOR SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Department is required under Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law and in compliance with Part 200 of the Regulations of the New York State Education Department to provide Preschool Services for children with disabilities, and WHEREAS, Lauren Taylor, SLP, has agreed to enter into a new three-year contract to provide speech therapy services, at the rate of $67.00 a half hour individual session, and group services as an additional service option, at a rate of $45.00 per child. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a three-year contract with Lauren Taylor, SLP for speech therapy services, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, funds available in the Public Health budget, account no. 2960.0400 – Contractual Expense, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 165 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ISALUS, LLC DBA ISALUS HEALTHCARE FOR ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS SYSTEM SERVICES -PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, iSalus, LLC dba iSalus Healthcare, has developed a proprietary electronic medical records system and provides such system and related services on a “Software as a Services” model for the healthcare industry, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Department wished to enter into a new two-year contract for the Medical Records Services, subject to automatic renewal and/or either party’s right to terminate with a thirty-day notice. 69
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a two-year contract with iSalus, LLC, dba iSalus Healthcare for the Medical Records Services at a cost of $400 monthly for a New York County Site License 1-5 users, and based on usage printed claims sent from clearing house at $0.65 per claim, effective November 28, 2018 through October 31, 2020, subject to automatic renewal and/or either party’s right to terminate with a thirty-day notice, funding available in the 2019 Public Health budget account no. 4010.532 - Computer Services, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 166 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH JENNI IRWIN FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE FEDERAL DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT GRANT – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Resolution No. 76-19 authorized a contract with Jennie Irwin for assistance and coordination of the Federal Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Grant from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), for the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs, and WHEREAS, the original term of the contract was January 14, 2019 through May 1, 2019, and Schuyler County Public Health Department would like to amend the contract term to read “upon completion of the grant submission and determination”. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract amendment with Jenni Irwin to extend the term of the contract for the assistance and coordination of the Federal Drug Free Communities Grant Application to be upon completion of the grant submission and determination, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 167 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: ACCEPT BID FOR LABORATORY SERVICES 2019 THROUGH 2021 FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH’S WATERSHED AGENCY – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Resolution No. 55-19 authorized advertising for Laboratory Testing Services Bids for Public Health’s Watershed Agency, and WHEREAS, one bid was received and opened on Thursday, March 14, 2019, and WHEREAS, the Watershed Agency along with the Human Services Committee recommends accepting the sole bid from Microbac Laboratories, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said contract with Microbac Laboratories, Inc., per rates in Attachment A of the submitted bid documents, funds available in budget account no. 4050.476, for a term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 168 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND EARLY INTERVENTION CHILDREN 2019 THROUGH 2022 – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Resolution No. 54-19 authorized advertising for bids for transportation of preschool children with disabilities and early intervention children, and WHEREAS, three bids received and opened with the following recommendations being made. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid from Schuyler County Chapter, NYSArc, Inc. (dba The Arc of Schuyler) is hereby accepted for transportation of preschool children with disabilities and early intervention children for the following rates per route: AGENCIES Severn School – CPP Franziska Racker Centers – Wilkins Rd Site Franziska Racker Centers – Newfield Site Franziska Racker Centers–Spencer Van Etten Site 70
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RATES TERMS $218.75 7/1/19 - 6/30/20 $224.25 7/1/20 - 6/30/21 $229.50 7/1/21 – 6/30/22 AGENCIES South Seneca Central School - Interlaken Yates ARC / Keuka Lake – Schools RATES TERMS $234.75 7/1/19 - 6/30/20 $242.25 7/1/20 - 6/30/21 $247.75 7/1/21 – 6/30/22 Rate applies to all agency locations: Additional charge per additional child - $30 (no more than five (5) children in one van per trip) RATES TERMS Miscellaneous Transportation Personal $5.00 per mile 7/1/19 - 6/30/20 contact information required for pick up $5.10 per mile 7/1/20 - 6/30/21 and destination point to ensure the safety $5.25 per mile 7/1/21 – 6/30/22 of the child No more than five (5) children in one van per trip. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that since certain students may be eligible for transport by a parent, school district or public transportation, this award is not an exclusive contract for services, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Schuyler County Chapter, NYSArc, Inc. (dba The Arc of Schuyler), effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, funds available in the Public Health budget, account no. 2960.0440, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. Abstained: Howell. RESOLUTION NO. 169 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT OF EARLY INTERVENTION OFFICIAL DESIGNEE - PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, the Public Health Nurse who served as the Early Intervention Official Designee (EIOD), retired in 2018, and WHEREAS, each County in New York State can appoint one or more designees to assist the Early Intervention Official to oversee the compliance of the Early Intervention Program, and WHEREAS, Public Health Nurse, Meghan Walker, has been oriented to the role and responsibilities of the EIOD. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby acknowledge the appointment of Meghan Walker, Public Health Nurse, to be appointed as an Early Intervention Official Designee for Schuyler County, effective June 10, 2019. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 170 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF A ONE FULL-TIME KEYBOARD SPECIALIST POSITION – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, the Mental Health Clinic has seen an increase in the number of patients and staff, and WHEREAS, to cover the increased workload at the front desk another full-time Keyboard Specialist position is needed, and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services is requesting to create and fill this position, upon the approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, the funding for this position is available in the 2019 budget.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services is authorized to create and fill one full-time Keyboard Specialist position, at an hourly rate of $14.53, to be placed in Grade 2 of the CSEA Administrative Unit contract, effective immediately. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 171 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WHEREAS, the tourism representative on the Commission is currently vacant, and WHEREAS, Paul Thomas has agreed to represent the tourism industry on the Schuyler County Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the appointment of Paul Thomas as the tourism representative on the Schuyler County Planning Commission for the term June 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 172 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE A CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION (CFA) FOR LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO COMPLETE DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR FLOOD PRONE HISTORIC STRUCTURES - PLANNING WHEREAS, Schuyler County supports the protection of historic structures in flood prone areas, as the region often experiences a great deal of flooding, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County desires to apply for funding in an effort to provide municipalities with guidance for rebuilding such structures, and support goals as stated in the Countywide Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State (NYS DOS) is offering grant funding through the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) for projects that advance the work of communities surrounding the designated inland waterways, and WHEREAS, LWRP grant funding is available through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) and requires a local match equal to 25% of the total eligible project cost, which may be met with a combination of in-kind and cash contributions, and WHEREAS, the desired Design Guidelines are estimated to cost $70,000, which is eligible for a $52,500 award from LWRP to be met with $17,500 in local match, which if awarded, Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development (STCRP&D) Board is willing to meet with a combination of in-kind and cash contributions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes the Schuyler County Planning Director to coordinate efforts with STCRP&D Board staff, to submit a CFA for LWRP funds to prepare an LWRP component and generate Design Guidelines for Flood Prone Historic Structures, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said application. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 173 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR APPLICATION AND MONITORING EXPENSES FOR THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES PROTECTION REHABILITATION DISTRICT FOR LAMOKA LAKE WHEREAS, Resolution No. 331-18 authorized advertisement for sealed bids for the application and monitoring expenses for Lamoka Lake, and WHEREAS, bids were opened January 25, 2019 and reviewed, with the recommendation being made by the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes District Commission to accept the bid from Solitude Lake Management, LLC, said contractor being the lowest responsible bidder in conformance with General Municipal Law § 103. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accepts the bid from Solitude Lake Management, LLC for the ProcellaCOR application and monitoring expenses on Lamoka 72
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Lake at the price of $121,120.00 for treatment on Lamoka Lake, with a unit monitoring cost of $385.00 for two samples and a monitoring cost of $1,925.00 for five sample rounds, for a total estimated cost of $123,430.00, with the possibility of any additional monitoring sites to be added at a unit cost of $135.00 per sample, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the contract with Solitude Lake Management, LLC, with a term effective on or after May 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, funding available in the 2019 budget account no. 8740.0400 - Lamoka/Waneta Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District, said contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 174 Motion by Barnes. Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE ITEMS JUNK FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS – PURCHASING WHEREAS, various departments have items to be declared junk. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declares the following assets junk, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following items are to be bid out, traded, placed in storage for an auction or disposed of. JUNK Asset# Description Serial/VIN# Department 6520 Dell OptiPlex 755 Computer 9L79VH1 Social Services (DSS) 6564 Dell Latitude D630 Laptop JXS3WH1 DSS 6571 Dell OptiPlex 755 Computer HL79VH1 DSS 6579 Dell OptiPlex 755 Computer 96V3WH1 Info. Technology 6707 Dell OptiPlex 760 Computer 8YG9SK1 DSS 6709 Dell OptiPlex 760 Computer FZG9SK1 DSS 6713 Dell OptiPlex 760 Computer 3ZG9SK1 DSS 6781 Dell OptiPlex 760 Computer 9B72RL1 DSS 6818 HP Compaq 8100 Elite Computer 2UA0470CLJ DSS 6819 HP Compaq 8100 Elite Computer 2UA0470CLK DSS 6820 HP Compaq 8100 Elite Computer 2UA0470CLL DSS 6821 HP Compaq 8100 Elite Computer 2UA0470CLM DSS 6822 HP Compaq 8100 Elite Computer 2UA0470CLN DSS 6823 HP Compaq 8100 Elite Computer 2UA0470CLP DSS 6824 HP Compaq 8100 Elite Computer 2UA0470CLQ DSS 6825 HP Compaq 8100 Elite Computer 2UA0470CLR DSS 6826 HP Compaq 8100 Elite Computer 2UA0470CLS DSS 6868 HP Compaq 8200 Elite Computer 2UA1390S8B DSS 6870 HP Compaq 8200 Elite Computer 2UA1390S8C DSS 6871 HP Compaq 8200 Elite Computer 2UA1390S8D DSS 6872 HP Compaq 8200 Elite Computer 2UA1390S8G DSS 6873 HP Compaq 8200 Elite Computer 2UA1390S8H DSS 6874 HP Compaq 8200 Elite Computer 2UA1390S89 DSS 6875 HP Compaq 8200 Elite Computer 2UA1390S86 DSS 6876 HP Compaq 8200 Elite Computer 2UA1390S88 DSS 6878 HP Compaq 8200 Elite Computer 2UA1390S87 DSS 6889 Kodak I1420 Scanner 45640051 DSS 6900 Dell OptiPlex 790 Computer 84YBYR1 District Attorney 6903 Dell OptiPlex 790 Computer 84V7YR1 Info. Technology 6906 Dell OptiPlex 790 Computer 84W6YR1 DSS 73
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 7061 Dell OptiPlex 7010 Computer 6KVYGX1 Civil Service Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 175 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAX RECEIPTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 261 OF THE NEW YORK STATE TAX LAW FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2018 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2019 WHEREAS, the County Clerk and Treasurer have presented their report concerning mortgage tax receipts for the period October 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019, pursuant to Section 261 of the New York State Tax Law, and the same has been apportioned to the various municipalities thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be, and hereby is, authorized to pay the respective towns and villages of Schuyler County those amounts listed below. MORTGAGE TAX DISTRIBUTION AMONG TOWNS AND VILLAGES OCTOBER 1, 2018 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2019
TOWNS Amount Due VILLAGES Amount Due Catharine $4,527.69 Burdett $573.64 Cayuta $2,549.32 Montour Falls $1,639.47 Dix $27,915.20 Odessa $584.95 Hector $35,647.67 Watkins Glen $9,175.26 Montour $4,368.77 Orange $8,932.05 Reading $18,518.60 Tyrone $16,546.08
TOTALS $119,005.38 $11,973.32 Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 176 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE THE 2019-2020 SCHUYLER COUNTY CHAPTER NYSARC, INC. PUBLIC TRANSIT CONTRACT – COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WHEREAS, General Municipal Law § 119-r of the State of New York authorizes a County to enter into contracts with private bus systems for the performance of certain transportation operations, and WHEREAS, Sec. 18-b of the Transportation Law authorizes state funded assistance programs for passenger transportation and further provides that the County may make application to the New York State Department of Transportation for funds to maintain existing bus transportation services, which said funds, upon receipt by the municipality, are to be matched by said municipality, and WHEREAS, it is proper for carriers to contribute to the County the said matching funds to the end that the carrier shall receive the funds under Sec. 18-b of the Transportation Law available for its transportation operations within the County of Schuyler, and WHEREAS, The Schuyler County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. (The Arc) has been providing these services with contracts that expired June 30, 2019, and has agreed to continue to provide said services for another eighteen months, and WHEREAS, the County shall pay The Arc the sum of $50,884.00 for each month, July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, and the sum of $53,111.83 for each month, January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, during the term of this contract as consideration for The Arc’s provision of services hereunder, from which fare box revenues/bus pass sales/donations and third-party cost sharing via a written agreement with Schuyler County Transit (“Transportation Cost Share Agreement”) will be deducted for the purpose of calculating monthly remittance to the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer and the Chairman of the Legislature are hereby authorized to apply on behalf of the County for carrier assistance funds under Sec. 18-b 74
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 of the Transportation Law and provide matching funds, as well as other State Operating Assistance Programs that may be enacted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute an eighteen-month contract with The Schuyler County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. to provide carrier service, which includes the Transportation Cost Share Agreement, funding available in account no. 5630.0400, with a term of July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. Abstained; Howell. RESOLUTION NO. 177 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Howell. RE: MOTION TO BRING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL RESOLUTION TO THE FLOOR BE IT RESOLVED, that one (1) additional Resolution be brought to the floor. Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 178 Motion by Blowers, Second by Harp. RE: WITHDRAW RESOLUTION NO. 133-19 TITLED “DECLARE NEGATIVE DECLARATION STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) FOR ISSUANCE FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, INC. RELATIVE TO THE 2019 WOODSTOCK 50 MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL – PLANNING DEPARTMENT” AT REQUEST OF APPLICANT WHEREAS, in accordance with Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2010, Watkins Glen International, Inc., of Watkins Glen, NY (“the applicant”) had applied for a Public Entertainment (Outdoor) Permit for the Woodstock 50 Music and Arts Festival scheduled for August 16, 2019 through August 18, 2019, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 133-19 titled “DECLARE NEGATIVE DECLARATION STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) FOR ISSUANCE FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, INC. RELATIVE TO THE 2019 WOODSTOCK 50 MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL – PLANNING DEPARTMENT” was previously tabled at the May 13, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Legislature, pending further information, and WHEREAS, the applicant has this date notified the County in writing that it seeks to withdraw the application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that withdrawal of the application for Public Entertainment (Outdoor) Permit is hereby acknowledged and Resolution No. 133-19 is hereby withdrawn as moot. Vote 7-0. NEW BUSINESS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Legislator Barnes asked if the Legislature would be discussing the $0.05 fee for paper bag legislation and weigh in on this, as well as the legalization of marijuana. Chairman Fagan said that he is not in support of giving the State anything more. As it stands now, the State would receive $0.03 cents of the $0.05 cent deposit for the paper bags. They get enough from counties, and until they start funding some of these mandates they put on us, he does not want them to receive anything more. He said they could discuss these topics at the Committee Meetings and asked the Clerk to add the Paper Bag discussion to the Community Development & Natural Resources Committee Agenda and Legislator Barnes asked that she add the Legalization of Marijuana discussion to the Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee Meeting Agenda. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Rondinaro said the next Harvesting Schuyler’s Heritage event through Cornell Cooperative Extension will be held on June 20th. This series will be production of honey and will be held at Lakewood Vineyards Winery. Legislator Barnes said that he had the pleasure to attend the annual Youth Bureau Recognition Event. It was nicely done and these youth perform better than some we have positions for. Legislator Blowers said that he would be saying good bye to one and welcoming a new President of Corning Community College. 75
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 Chairman Fagan acknowledged Legislator Blowers as the President of the Corning Community College Board and told him he appreciated all of his hard work. Legislator Barnes then congratulated Legislator Blowers on receiving the Jefferson Award just recently. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Administrator O’Hearn said that he had forwarded a draft copy of the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Village of Montour Falls and the County for their Catharine Valley Trail Bridge funding. He is waiting to hear back from them. He also thanked the County Attorney for his efforts and work on this. He said that he had received an email from the mayor that stated that the Department of State would reimburse the Village, however, that is not consistent with the terms of the contract that has been signed. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The Meeting Adjourned at 6:44 p.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk Jamee L. Mack, Deputy Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 25, 2019
The June 25, 2019 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Howell and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Blowers who was excused and Legislator Reed, who was absent. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 179 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Howell. RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the following items of business: 1. AUTHORIZE STIPULATION AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT WITH ERIN V. SPENCER AND THE CSEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 180 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE STIPULATION AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT WITH ERIN V. SPENCER AND THE CSEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a Stipulation and Release of Claims Agreement with Erin V. Spencer and the CSEA Administrative Unit, approved by labor counsel. Vote 6-0. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The Meeting Adjourned at 1:03 p.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 2019
The July 8, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Blowers and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 181 Motion by Barnes, Second by Lausell. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 10, 2019 REGULAR MEETING AND THE JUNE 25, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the June 10, 2019 Regular Meeting and the June 25, 2019 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 182 Motion by Harp, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR ONE (1) USED VEHICLE - SHERIFF’S OFFICE WHEREAS, Resolution No. 146-19 authorized advertising for one (1) Used Vehicle Bid for the Sheriff’s Office, and WHEREAS, five (5) compliant bids from three (3) vendors were received and opened on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, and WHEREAS, the County Sheriff, along with the Purchasing Department, recommend accepting the bid from Ferrario Auto Team for one (1) 2018 Ford Taurus Sedan vehicle at a cost of $22,336, and WHEREAS, funding is available in the 2019 budget account 3110.0418-Insurance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said documents, if necessary, with Ferrario Auto Team, for the price of $22,336 for one (1) 2018 Ford Taurus Sedan vehicle, documents subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 183 Motion by Harp, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR A STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM – SHERIFF WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant LE19-1029-D00, in the amount of $13,746.00 with no local share, and WHEREAS, said funding will be used for wireless connectivity between patrol cars and the 911 center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to accept and execute the three-year State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant contract with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, for the term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2022, in the amount of $13,746.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish the State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention grant accordingly in cooperation with the Sheriff’s Department. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 184 Motion by Harp, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE HOME SECURITY GRANT – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office of Emergency Management was awarded a New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Home Security Grant SH19-1025-D00, in the amount of $41,238, with no local share cost, and WHEREAS, these grant funds will be used for GIS Mapping for the 911 center and first responders, the Stop the Bleed program, and Citizens preparedness. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to accept and execute the three-year Home Security Grant contract with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, for the term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2022, in the amount of $41,238, and 77
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish the State Home Security grant accordingly in cooperation with the Emergency Management Department. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 185 Motion by Harp, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CARLTON A. GUILD, DBA FINGER LAKES ROOFING FOR REMOVAL OF EXISTING PLYWOOD AND REPLACE WITH NEW – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 88-19 authorized the acceptance of the sealed bid for the Courthouse Roof and Painting, and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and Project Manager, due to unforeseen circumstance, requested an amendment to the contract to include the removal of existing plywood and to replace it with new plywood, for an additional amount of $10,990, of which $6,563.50 is for labor and $4,426.50 is materials, with funding available in the Capital account no. 004.1620.0204. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a contract amendment with Carlton A. Guild dba Finger Lakes Roofing in the amount of $10,990, to replace the existing plywood and replace with new, commencing on May 1, 2019, amendment approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 186 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH KATE EBERSOLE, DBA KEE CONCEPTS FOR TRAINING AND MENTORING SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Schuyler County Social Services Department recommends that all of the Supervisory personnel in her Department participate in some basic and supervisory training, and WHEREAS, Kate Ebersole through her company Kee Concepts is a qualified trainer, and recommends a program that is referred to as “Schuyler County Supervisory Institute” for staff to receive basic supervisory skills referred to as the “toolkit”, and WHEREAS, with this “Supervisory Institute”, a mentoring program is also included, and WHEREAS, the Supervisory Institute will be modeled after a series of classes that the trainer has conducted in other Department of Social Services, and WHEREAS, Kate Ebersole, dba Kee Concepts will be conducting the training and mentoring program for a not to exceed contract amount of $10,000, for a three-hour session, once per month, at an hourly rate of $125.00, preparation time at $75.00 per hour, and mileage at $0.58 per mile, effective June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Kate Ebersole dba Kee Concepts for the Schuyler County Supervisory Institute Training and Mentoring Program, for the term of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020, funding available in account no. 6010.435 – Professional Fees & Services, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 187 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR SUPERVISION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILE’S PROGRAM (STSJP) – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Department of Social Service under New York State Fiscal Reference Manual requires cooperative agreements and interagency contracts, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Department of Social Services and Schuyler County Probation Department will communicate on potential and pending placements of juveniles, and attend relevant court proceedings, mediation, and family team meetings, among other responsibilities, for a not to exceed amount of $75,250, with a term of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to 78
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 execute a contract with Schuyler County Probation Department for Schuyler County Social Services Department for the Juvenile’s Program, for the term of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, funding available in the 2019 Social Services budget account no. 6010.552-OTDA & OCFS Programs, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 188 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Social Services has been notified of a need to process local payments for the New York State Department of Health Children’s Waiver Program, and WHEREAS, New York State Department of Health will provide 100% reimbursement, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Social Services needs to fund the medical assistance account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer funds as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION +$25,000 6101.400 Medical Assistance +$25,000 6101.3601 State Aid Medical Assistance
-$25,000 6010.551 Raise the Age -$25,000 6010.4820 Youth Program Raise the Age Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 189 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING FOR THE NEW YORK CONNECTS EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, Schuyler County has a New York (NY) Connects program within the Office for the Aging which serves as the local Aging and Disability Resource Center for individuals from birth to death with long term care or chronic healthcare issues, and WHEREAS, NY Connects is an essential component of the State’s efforts to rebalance the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) system to increase access to non-institutional community-based long-term services and supports, and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Expansion and Enhancement funding is to broaden the scope and involve new partners to produce a fully functional No Wrong Door structural reform as required under the federal Balancing Incentive Program (BIP) authorized under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign a grant application and agreement with the New York State Office for the Aging for the Expansion and Enhancement of NY Connects program grant funds, for the term April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020, in the amount of $144,194.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish the NY Connects program grant accordingly in cooperation with the Office for the Aging Department. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 190 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME NEW YORK CONNECTS COORDINATOR POSITION - OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging (SCOFA) operates the New York (NY) Connects program which complies with federal statute as prescribed by the 2016 Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and is statutorily mandated through the New York State Elder Law, and WHEREAS, NY Connects was established to help re-balance the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) system which is focused on assisting older adults and individuals of all ages with disabilities to live 79
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 independently and remain at home and involved in their communities for as long as possible, as well as assisting their caregivers, and WHEREAS, the current expansion and enhancement of the existing NY Connects program requires that NY Connects broaden the populations served, and add new partners to fully assume the required No Wrong Door (NWD) structural reform, and WHEREAS, the increased requirements include directly interfacing with the NWD partners, training the NWD partners, further developing and facilitating the Long-Term Care Council, building critical pathways for Care Transitions, maintaining the Schuyler County portion of the state online Resource Directory, carrying out a Public Education campaign and overseeing the daily provision of services. WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging Department is requesting to create a NY Connects Coordinator position, upon the approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funding for this position is included in the 2019 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Office for the Aging Department is hereby authorized to create and fill one full-time NY Connects Coordinator position, at an hourly rate of $22.33, to be placed in Grade Level 9, as set forth in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, effective July 22, 2019. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 191 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME FOOD SERVICE HELPER POSITION – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging is providing meals for the Schuyler Head Start program, and WHEREAS, there is a need for an additional individual in the kitchen to assist in the production of the meals requested as well as deliver to and serve each classroom and handle the daily clean-up, and WHEREAS, this position will be one hundred percent (100%) funded by the revenue received from the Head Start Meal program contract, and WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging Department is requesting to create a Food Service Helper position, upon the approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funding for this position is included in the 2019 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Office for the Aging Department is hereby authorized to create and fill one full-time Food Service Helper position, at an hourly rate of $13.53, to be placed in Grade Level 1, as set forth in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, effective August 1, 2019. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 192 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH GORGE FALLS THERAPY SLP, OT, PLLC FOR THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Schuyler County Public Health Department is required to provide Related Preschool Services for children with disabilities under Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law and in compliance with Part 200 of the Regulations of the New York State Education Commissioner, and WHEREAS, Gorge Falls Therapy SLP, OT, PLLC is available to provide services, at the rate of $67.00 per half hour individual session, and $45.00 per group session per child, for a three-year term effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into a three-year contract with Gorge Falls Therapy SLP, OT, PLLC for Preschool Services, for a term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, funds available in the Public Health budget account no. 2960.400 – Contractual Expense, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 193 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH NANCY FUHR, LCSW FOR THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM – PUBLIC HEALTH 80
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WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Department is required to provide Preschool Services for children under Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law, and WHEREAS, Nancy Fuhr, LCSW has been providing Medical Social Work services and is willing to enter into a three-year contract at a rate of $67.00 per half hour individual session, and $45.00 for group session per child for counseling services, term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into a three-year contract with Nancy Fuhr, LCSW to provide Medical Social Work Services for the Preschool Program, at a rate of $67.00 per half hour individual session, and $45.00 for group session per child for counseling services, term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, funds available in the Public Health budget account no. 2960.0400 – Contractual Expense, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 194 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR RELATED PRESCHOOL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Department is required to provide Preschool Services for children under Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law, and in compliance with Part 200 of the Regulations of New York State Education Commissioner, and WHEREAS, Watkins Glen Central School District has qualified staff to provide said services, at a rate of $67.00 per half hour individual session, and $45.00 per group session per child for occupational, physical, speech and psychological services, and WHEREAS, negotiated rates per half hour for an Aid at $6.00, Assistive Technology Services at $29.00, and School Health Services/Nursing at $29.00, for a term of April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign a five-year contract with Watkins Glen Central School District for related preschool services, per the rates set forth above, with a term of April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024, funding available in the Public Health budget account no. 2960.400 – Contractual Expense, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 195 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL SPECIALIST COORDINATOR SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Resolution No. 335-18 authorized an intermunicipal agreement between Schuyler County Public Health and Watkins Glen Central School District for School Specialist Coordinator Services in the amount of $45,354, and WHEREAS, the agreement did not include fringe benefits and explain that the County is only paying 75% of the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) position and the School is paying the remaining 25% for a thirteen and a half (13.5) month period. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute an amendment to the intermunicipal agreement with Watkins Glen Central School District for School Specialist Coordinator Services, for a term of November 19, 2018 through December 31, 2019, to increase the amount the County will be paying the School to now be a total amount of $68,000, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 196 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE PART-TIME PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE POSITION – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, as a result of changes in the Public Health department due to the shared services agreement with Yates County, there is a need for an additional part-time Public Health Nurse position, and 81
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Department is requesting to create one part-time Public Health Nurse position, upon approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funding for this position is included in the 2019 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Public Health Department is hereby authorized to create and fill one part-time Public Health Nurse position, 17 hours a week, at an hourly rate of $29.45, to be placed in Grade 13, as set forth in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, effective immediately. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 197 Motion by Blowers, second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TENELEVEN GROUP, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC BILLING SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, Resolution No. 103-18 authorized a five-year contract with the TenEleven Group, Inc. provides services for the electronic clinical record used, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Community Services would like to add electronic billing/software maintenance services for a one time set up fee per user of $1,500 for one user, and an annual maintenance fee of $300, with a term of March 15, 2019 through December 31, 2022, and WHEREAS, the amendment also includes Integrated Clearinghouse Services, 837 Claim Submission $0.25 per claim, includes 835 Auto posting response, and 270/271 Eligibility $0.25 per patient check. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract amendment with TenEleven Group, Inc. for the Community Services for electronic billing services, per the rates set forth above, for the term of March 15, 2019 through December 31, 2022, funding available in the 2019 Community Services budget account no. 4310.0435–Professional Fees & Services, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 198A Motion by Blowers, Second by Lausell. RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO 198. WHEREAS, Resolution No. 198 is hereby amended to change the language in the fifth Whereas to be as follows: “WHEREAS, the Village is requesting an advance in funding from the County in the amount of $50,000.00 to facilitate completion of the project in 2019, in anticipation of the SAM grant funds, and”. DISCUSSION: Chairman Fagan said that this Resolution wasn’t written the way he understood the discussion. He felt the fifth Whereas reads as though the loan is contingent upon receiving the grant funds and that was not our intention. Our intention was to help fund this regardless if the grant was received. He suggested the amendment. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 198 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF MONTOUR FALLS AND AUTHORIZE USE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CATHARINE VALLEY TRAIL – AS AMENDED WHEREAS, since 2014, the Village of Montour Falls has been working to complete the improvements to the Catharine Valley Trail (CVT), a multiuse pathway as part of the initial Project Seneca Wastewater Treatment Plant initiative, and WHEREAS, from 2015 through 2018, the Village has been successful in securing the grant funds needed to complete the trail and abutments for the connector to the East side of the Barge Canal, and WHEREAS, the final piece to bring this project to fruition is the refurbishment and relocation of an existing walking bridge, currently located on the property of Welliver McGuire, which has agreed to donate the refurbished bridge and secure the means to move it into place, and WHEREAS, in 2018, the Village was notified of an award in the amount of $50,000.00 from the State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) grant through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York 82
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(DASNY) to assist with these costs, but at this point, the Village does not have a date certain for when the grant funds will be disbursed but desires to complete the project as soon as possible, and WHEREAS, the Village is requesting an advance in funding from the County in the amount of $50,000.00 to facilitate completion of the project, in anticipation of the SAM grant funds, and WHEREAS, the project will enable future construction and completion of a trail loop connecting the Village to the Village of Watkins Glen and will become an additional tourism attraction/activity which, in turn, will additionally stimulate economic development and investment in both villages, and WHEREAS, the County and the Village desire to enter into this Agreement to promote intergovernmental cooperation and economic development and investment, as well as more efficient use of infrastructure and municipal revenues, as well as the enhanced promotion of community resources, especially where such resources span municipal boundaries, and WHEREAS, upon receipt by the Village of any financial assistance for the bridge project from any other source, including the SAM grant funds, the Village shall repay the debt to the County up to the $50,000.00 advanced within thirty (30) days of the receipt of said financial assistance and agrees to complete this project within two years of receipt of the funding from the County or return the advanced funds to the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes using $50,000.00 from the Economic Development Fund for said advance, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute the intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Montour Falls, effective immediately, said agreement is approved by the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $50,000 from the Economic Development Fund Balance account A890 into the Economic Development account no. 6989.0440. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 199 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: APPOINTMENT – COUNTY CORONER WHEREAS, one of the County’s four coroner positions is currently vacant, and WHEREAS, Katherine L. Conroy, RN has expressed interest in being a coroner and is willing to be appointed to the position to fill said vacancy for the unexpired term ending December 31, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby appoints Katherine L. Conroy, RN as County Coroner to fill the current vacancy, effective July 9, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 200 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: RESOLUTION OPTING OUT OF PAPER BAG TAX WHEREAS, in the 2019-202 fiscal year, the New York State Budget banned the use of plastic carryout bags, and WHEREAS, the New York State Budget also authorized local governments to impose a $0.05 cent tax on paper carryout bags, and WHEREAS, New York State is already among the highest taxed states in the nation, and many Schuyler County families are struggling to make ends meet, and WHEREAS, imposing a new paper bag tax would place an additional financial burden on Schuyler County families, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature recognizes the environmental benefits of using paper bags instead of plastic and, further does not wish to increase the cost of living in Schuyler County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature shall not impose a new tax on paper carryout bags. Vote 8-0. 83
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BIDDER’S NAME: Warren Tharrett BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 3707 W Lamoka Lake Rd Bradford, NY 14815 AMOUNT OF BID: $30,000.00 FORMER OWNER: Lauretti, John TAX MAP #: 50.00-1-47 LOCATION: County Road 23, Town of Tyrone, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Warren Tharett BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 3707 W Lamoka Lake Rd Bradford, NY 14815 AMOUNT OF BID: $25,000.00 FORMER OWNER: Lauretti, John TAX MAP #: 50.00-1-49 LOCATION: 1194 County Road 23, Town of Tyrone, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Warren Tharrett BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 3707 W Lamoka Lake Rd Bradford, NY 14815 AMOUNT OF BID: $2,000.00 FORMER OWNER: Lauretti, John TAX MAP #: 50.00-1-50 LOCATION: County Road 23, Town of Tyrone, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Bert Gildersleeve BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 374 Avalon Rd. Venice, FL 34293 AMOUNT OF BID: $13,250.00 FORMER OWNER: Mayer, Bonnie TAX MAP #: 78.00-1-45 LOCATION: 2539 State Route 228, Town of Catharine, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Dan Barbat BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 3371 County Line Rd Watkins Glen, NY 14891 AMOUNT OF BID: $14,000.00 FORMER OWNER: States, Lawrence M and Kimberly L TAX MAP #: 102.05-1-14 LOCATION: 910 Doane Rd, Town of Orange, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Dan Barbat BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 3371 County Line Road, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 AMOUNT OF BID: $31,000.00 FORMER OWNER: Lewis, Edmond TAX MAP #: 92.00-1-6.21 84
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LOCATION: County Road 22, Town of Orange, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Jacqueline Leszyk BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 303 East Sixth St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 AMOUNT OF BID: $37,500.00 FORMER OWNER: Hou, Huiping TAX MAP #: 30.00-3-21.1 LOCATION: 1966 Eaton Rd, Town of Reading, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Dorothy Asbury BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 64 Salt Point Road, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 AMOUNT OF BID: $4,800.00 FORMER OWNER: Benedict, William and Benedict, John TAX MAP #: 64.08-3-13.2 LOCATION: County Road 30, Town of Reading, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Robert Weber BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 898 Hornby Road, Beaver Dams, NY 14812 AMOUNT OF BID: $18,500.00 FORMER OWNER: Carr, Robert TAX MAP #: 92.17-1-26 LOCATION: 952 County Road 16, Town of Orange, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Joy Goodsell BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 38 Main St. Savona, NY 14879 AMOUNT OF BID: $32,000.00 FORMER OWNER: FLGH, LLC TAX MAP #: 102.05-1-9 LOCATION: 892 Hornby Road, Town of Orange, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Mary Spicer BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 4805 Black Rd Trumansburg, NY 14886 AMOUNT OF BID: $8,400.00 FORMER OWNER: Knapp, Earl and Sheila TAX MAP #: 25.00-1-49 LOCATION: 4804 Black Rd, Town of Hector, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Nicholas Berry BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 1948 Donovan Hill Rd, Beaver Dams, NY 14812 AMOUNT OF BID: $13,500.00 FORMER OWNER: Glick, Mary TAX MAP#: 94.00-1-9 LOCATION: 1909 Baker Hill Rd, Town of Dix, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Mary Kay Hubbard BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 2351 Baker Hill Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 AMOUNT OF BID: $16,500.00 FORMER OWNER: Doane, Michael 85
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BIDDER’S NAME: Dale Buckingham BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 40 Park St, Spencer, NY 14883 AMOUNT OF BID: $12,500.00 FORMER OWNER: Lewis, Bonnie TAX MAP #: 99.00-1-37.2 LOCATION: 5790 State Route 224, Town of Catharine, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BIDDER’S NAME: Wayne Kinner BIDDER’S ADDRESS: 6336 State Route 224 Cayuta, NY 14824 AMOUNT OF BID: $19,000.00 FORMER OWNER: Brutcher, Jesse and Shannon TAX MAP #: 113.00-1-33 LOCATION: 6334 State Route 224, Town of Cayuta, County of Schuyler, State of New York
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Attorney is directed to prepare, with assistance of the County Treasurer, appropriate deeds and documents pertinent to such conveyance within thirty days of this authorization, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to execute such deeds and attending documents and the Schuyler County Treasurer is authorized to deliver and record such deeds and attending documents upon full payment of the bid purchase price balance to the County of Schuyler. Vote 8-0. NEW BUSINESS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Harp, on behalf of his family, wished to express his appreciation to the Fire Departments and Sheriff’s Department for their response to his family emergency. He said that his brother-in-law had suffered a massive heart attack while paddling his kayak back to our residence. He was trying to beat the storm that had brewed up. He had been revived, taken to Cayuga Medical Center, however did not survive. Chairman Fagan offered condolences from the Legislature. Legislator Rondinaro reported that the next Harvesting Schuyler Heritage will be held at Fulkerson Winery, and it starts at 6:00 p.m. He said that this will cover wine production though out the years. Legislator Lausell reported that he held a meeting with six town representatives and a press release was sent out based on what was agreed to last Wednesday regarding the Animal Control issue with the Human Society of Schuyler County. Chairman Fagan thanked him for handling this issue. Legislator Blowers said that after the Legislative Resolution Review Committee Meeting there was a hot wash held from the Hepatitis A potential problem at a local establishment. He said that we will have the after- action report at the next Board of Health Committee Meeting. He also reported that the new President of Corning Community College is in place and working. Chairman Fagan said that he met with him in his office on June 21st. Legislator Howell said that he had moved again but was still in his district if anyone was questioned. Chairman Fagan said that we received the half way point report of the Room Tax Revenue. The first six months’ revenues were in the amount of $202,000. This is $20,000 over last year’s numbers at this point, and that was a record year. It is a 6.6% increase thus far. He also said that the lodging industry is complaining that their numbers are down, but these figures are not telling that story. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: 86
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The County Administrator reported that he had attended the Regional Council Meeting in Binghamton, and that the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) round finalists were the City of Hornell, Village of Endicott and the City of Ithaca. He said that the winner will be announced in August. He also reported on the Aid and Incentives to Municipalities (AIM) funding. He received notification from the State Comptroller’s Office that the new legislation authorizes the first reduction in June and that the payments are normally made in November or December. This will affect all Towns with a revenue source less than 2%, which will affect all of our towns, except Catharine. He then reported that the County should see an increase in sales tax with all on- line sales that now must be charged tax now in effect. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The Montour Falls Village Mayor, John King, was present and wanted to thank the Legislature for the loan to allow the Village to complete the work on the Catharine Valley Trail bridge connection. The County Administrator did remind the Mayor of his recommendation to not complete the project until he had received the grant contract from the State, despite what the State is telling him. This is a reimbursable grant and our experience with these types of grants is that you must leave some portion of the project incomplete. Mayor King said that he understood, and he hoped to have the $50,000 loan paid back to the County within a year. The Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk Jamee L. Mack, Deputy Clerk
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The August 12, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Rondinaro and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Harp and Legislator Blowers who where excused. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 202 Motion by Barnes, Second by Howell. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 8, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the July 8, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 203 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES – DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WHEREAS, the District Attorney’s Office was awarded a New York State Office of Victim Services Grant OVS01-C11066GG-1080200, in the total amount of $186,192.69, with the amount of $62,064.23 for each year, with a 48% County match of $29,977.72 each year ($12,306.72 in kind, and $17,671.00 local share, to be funded from the District Attorney’s budget), and WHEREAS, said funding will be used to assist the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office to ensure that victims of crimes are being assisted as well as being fully aware of the services available to them. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to accept and execute the three-year Victims Services Program Grant with the New York State Office of Victim Services for the term October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022, in the total amount of $186,192.69, with a 48% match, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish the Victims Services Program grant accordingly in cooperation with the District Attorney’s Office. 87
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 204 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME PROBATION OFFICER SUPERVISOR I POSITION – PROBATION DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Probation Department is in need of a Probation Supervisor I position to assist in the day to day administrative functions of the office and meet the New York State H-10 staffing requirements, and WHEREAS, the Probation Supervisor I position would be a promotional position within the Department, and WHEREAS, the Probation Director is requesting to create this position, upon the approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funding for this promotional position is included in the 2019 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Probation Director is hereby authorized to create and fill one full-time Probation Supervisor I position, to be placed in Grade Level 11, at an hourly rate of $25.67, as set forth in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, effective immediately, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon said promotion a Probation Officer position or Senior Probation Officer position will be abolished. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 205 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT NO. C2ND643 FOR A SECOND UPSTATE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND CASELOAD REDUCTION GRANT– PUBLIC DEFENDER WHEREAS, the Public Defender’s Office has received the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services Grant, Contract No. C2ND643 (Second Upstate Quality Improvement and Caseload Reduction), and WHEREAS, said grant is in the amount of $239,488.00, with no local share, for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said grant contract, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services Grant, Contract No. C2ND643 accordingly in cooperation with the Public Defender’s Office. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 206 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: SUPPORT H.R. 1629 BILL; SUPPORTING ACCURATE VIEWS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT (911 SAVES ACT) - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the 911 Saves Act directs the US Office of Management and Budget to reclassify public safety telecommunicators from "Office and Administrative Support Occupations" to the category of "Protective Service Occupations", and WHEREAS, the federal government's Standard Occupational Classification System (SOCS) sorts workers into occupational categories for statistical purposes, according to the nature of the work performed, and in some cases, on the skills, education, or training needed to perform the work, and WHEREAS, America's 9-1-1 telecommunicators are currently incorrectly categorized in the SOCS as an "Office and Administrative Support Occupation," a category which includes secretaries, office clerks, and taxicab dispatchers, and WHEREAS, classifying 9-1-1 telecommunicators as an "Office and Administrative Support Occupation" fails to recognize their central role in public safety and homeland security, their specialized training and skills, and their uniquely stressful work environment, and WHEREAS, classifying public safety telecommunicators as "Protective Service Occupations" - alongside police, firefighters, security guards, lifeguards, and others whose job it is to protect our communities, would better reflect the work they perform, and align the SOCS with related classification systems. 88
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature calls upon all members of the State of New York's U.S. House delegation to co-sponsor Bill H.R. 1629, the Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services Act of 2019 (911 SAVES Act), which would direct the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reclassify public safety telecommunicators as a "Protective Service Occupation", and we also call upon our U.S. Senators to support the companion legislation, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that members of the Schuyler County Legislature will continue to advocate for an accurate statistical classification for 9-1-1 professionals to support critical research into the nature and impacts of 9-1-1 jobs, which differ substantially from those encountered by non•public-safety "Office and Administrative Support Occupations." Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 207 Motion by Howell, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COUNTY COURTROOM RENOVATIONS – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, the main County Courtroom requires renovations to ensure compliance with all necessary requirements for such facilities, and WHEREAS, the New York State Unified Courts have agreed to fund 100% of the renovation costs, and WHEREAS, Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architect D.P.C. has submitted a proposal for architectural and engineering services related to the renovations in the amount of $23,000, plus disbursements estimated in the amount of $1,000, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent, who oversees the Buildings & Grounds Department, recommends accepting the proposal from Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architect D.P.C. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes the Chairman to sign the contract with Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architects D.P.C. for the Buildings and Grounds Department, and to use funding available in the Building and Grounds Capital account no. 004.1620.0210, for architectural and engineering services with labor costs not to exceed $23,000, and other disbursements not to exceed $1,000.00, effective June 10, 2019 through completion of renovations, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 208 Motion by Howell, Second by Lausell. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT SEALED BIDS FOR MULTIPLE BUILDING HVAC IMPROVEMENTS MECHANICAL CONTRACT AND PLUMBING CONTRACT - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 118-19 authorized the advertising for sealed bids for Multiple Building HVAC Improvements, and WHEREAS, the multiple buildings consist of the County Courthouse Complex, Human Services Complex, Jail and Mill Creek Center, and WHEREAS, two bids were received for the Contract # 3 Plumbing Contract and four bids were received for the Contract # 1 Mechanical Contract, and were opened on July 15, 2019, and WHEREAS, the sealed bids have been reviewed in cooperation with Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architect, D. P.C. with the recommendation being made by the Highway Superintendent, who oversees the Buildings and Grounds Department, to accept the lowest responsible bids from HMI Mechanical Systems, Inc. for the Mechanical Contract, in the amount of $824,000, and Kimble, Inc., for the Plumbing Contract in the amount of $73,400, and WHEREAS, funding is available in the Capital account no. 004.1620.0205. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, said sealed bids from HMI Mechanical Systems, Inc., & Kimble, Inc. are hereby accepted with an anticipated start date of August 13, 2019, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a contract with said successful bidders for the aforesaid public work, for the price specified in said bid and in 89
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 accordance with the terms, conditions, plans and specifications for same, contracts approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 209 Motion by Howell, Second by Lausell. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT SEALED BIDS FOR MULTIPLE BUILDING HVAC IMPROVEMENTS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 118-19 authorized the advertising for sealed bids for Multiple Building HVAC Improvements, and WHEREAS, the multiple buildings consist of the County Courthouse Complex, Human Services Complex, Jail and Mill Creek Center, and WHEREAS, Contract #2 Electrical Construction and Contract #4 Temperature Controls sealed bids were received and opened on July 24, 2019, and have been reviewed in cooperation with Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architect, D.P.C. with the recommendation being made by the Highway Superintendent, who oversees the Buildings and Grounds Department, to accept the lowest responsible bids from NELCORP Electrical Contracting Corporation for the Electrical Construction, in the amount of $34,200, and Climate Control Technologies, Inc. for the Temperature Controls, in the amount of $98,380, and WHEREAS, funding is available in the Capital account no. 004.1620.0205. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, said sealed bids from NELCORP Electrical Contracting Corporations & Climate Control Technologies, Inc. are hereby accepted with an anticipated start date of August 13, 2019, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a contract with said successful bidders for the aforesaid public work, for the price specified in said bid and in accordance with the terms, conditions, plans and specifications for same, all contracts approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 210 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF RESERVE FUNDS FOR FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES/AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET WHEREAS, a local child has been placed by the Community on Special Education and New York State law requires that local Social Services Districts pay for the residential placement of such children, and WHEREAS, the child’s placement responsibility began in March of 2017 for Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, Social Services was not notified of this placement until March of 2019 and had not budgeted for the cost, and WHEREAS, there are funds available in the Human Services Reserve Account to cover said overage in the amount of $236,050.87, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law all expenditures from this reserve account are to be authorized by the Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following transfer and amendments to the Social Services 2019 budget as follows: TRANSFER AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION +$236,050.87 6119.0400 Child Care Expenses Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 211 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR OUTREACH SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services is authorized by New York Social Services Law § 366 (15) to contract with one or more entities to engage in education, outreach services, and 90
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 facilitated enrollment activities for aged, blind, and disabled persons who may be eligible for coverage under Social Services Law, Title 11, “Medical Assistance for Needy Persons,” and WHEREAS, protocols adopted thereunder specifically address the manner in which Facilitated Enrollment (FE) activities will take place between the Facilitated Enrollment (FE) Agency and the local Department of Social Service (LDSS), and WHEREAS, the LDSS wishes to enter into an agreement with the Finger Lakes Community Health per the model protocols for submission and processing of FE applications at no costs to the County, and WHEREAS, said services had been provided by S²AY Rural Health Network, Inc., and Schuyler County Social Services has been notified that S²AY Rural Health Network, Inc. can no longer provide these services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Finger Lakes Community Health for Outreach Services, at no cost to the County, term of October 1, 2018 through April 30, 2020, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract with S2AY Rural Health Network for the said services is hereby terminated, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Department of Social Services will herby transmit a copy of this Resolution to S²AY Rural Health Network. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 212 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK KEYBOARD SPECIALIST POSITION – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the position of Secretary I in the Accounting Unit of the Schuyler County Department of Social Services will be vacant in September due to retirement, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services, in conjunction with the Coordinator of Fiscal Operations and Computer Services, has determined that the needs of the unit would be better addressed through the position of Senior Account Clerk-Keyboard Specialist, and WHEREAS, the Social Services Department is requesting to create this position, upon the approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funding for this position is included in the 2019 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Schuyler County Department of Social Service is hereby authorized to create and fill one full-time Senior Account Clerk-Keyboard Specialist position at an hourly rate of $17.89, to be placed in Grade 5, as set forth in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, effective immediately, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary I position shall be abolished upon the retirement of the current incumbent. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 213 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH FRANZISKA RACKER CENTER, INC. DBA RACKER FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED PRESCHOOL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Department is required under Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law and in compliance with Part 200 of the Regulations of the New York State Education Commissioner to provide Special Education Itinerate Teacher (SEIT) Tuition, Center Based Tuition and Preschool Evaluation Services for preschool children with disabilities, and WHEREAS, Franziska Racker Center, Inc. dba Racker has agreed to enter into a new five-year contract to provide special education services, at the rate established by New York State, and payments for the related preschool services are at a rate of $70.00 per half hour session and $45.00 per group session per child for occupational, physical, speech therapy and counseling services.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Franziska Racker Center, Inc. dba Racker for Special Education Services and Related Preschool Services, at the rate established by New York State, and related preschool services are at a rate of $70.00 per half hour session, and $45.00 per group session per child for occupational, physical, speech therapy and counseling, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024, funds available in the Public Health budget, account no. 2960.0400 – Contractual Expense, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 214 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH RURAL HEALTH NETWORK OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEW YORK FOR A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR AN AMERICORPS VISTA VOLUNTEER – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Rural Health Network of South Central New York’s (Sponsor) primary purpose is to provide a subrecipient with one AmeriCorps VISTA member to perform volunteer service to strengthen and supplement efforts to eliminate poverty and poverty related human, social and environmental problems, and WHEREAS, the VISTA member will focus on an Opioid Project addressing the opioid crisis by organizing and supporting existing coalition work surrounding substance abuse and the Opioid epidemic for the Public Health Department at a cost of $7,500, and WHEREAS, the programming treats opioid addiction and recovery as a health issue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Rural Health Network of South Central New York for the VISTA worker services, for a term of August 19, 2019 through August 17, 2020, in the amount of $7,500, anticipating continued grant funds being awarded through the Drug Free Communities Grant account no. 4010.400.4143, otherwise to be charged to account no. 4010.435 – Professional Fees and Services, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 215 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE THE SHORT-TERM REDUCTION IN HOURS FOR ONE CARE MANAGER POSITION – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services supports staff in their pursuit of further education, and WHEREAS, one Bachelor’s Level Care Manager is working towards a Masters in Social Work (MSW) degree, and WHEREAS, local Master’s level Social Workers (MSW) are needed for the Clinic services and are difficult to find, and WHEREAS, supporting the current County staff may lead to the opportunity to have a local MSW and meet the needs of the clinical services of the County, and WHEREAS, the care manager hours would be reduced from the current work week of 35 hours to 25 hours for the timeframe of August 26, 2019 through December 6, 2019, and 27 hours for the timeframe of January 13, 2020 through April 24, 2020, and WHEREAS, the care manager hours would be returned to 35 hours per week starting April 25, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services is hereby authorized to reduce said position and hours starting August 26, 2019 for the duration set above. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 216 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS – PLANNING WHEREAS, Resolution No. 251-18 authorized an application to the New York State Agriculture and Markets for a grant to create a Schuyler County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan, and WHEREAS, the Planning Office was awarded the Grant AGM01-T00122GG-3000000, in the total amount of $12,500, with a 20% cash County match of $2,500, to be funded from the Economic Development Fund per Resolution No. 337-18, and 92
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to accept and execute the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan Grant with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for the term May 27, 2019 through December 31, 2021, in the total amount of $12,500, with a 20% match, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan grant accordingly in cooperation with the Planning Director, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $2,500 from the Economic Development Fund Balance account A890 into the Planning account no. 8020.0400. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 217 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE ITEMS JUNK OR SURPLUS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS – PURCHASING WHEREAS, various departments have items to be declared junk or surplus. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declares the following assets junk or surplus, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following items are to be bid out, traded, placed in storage for an auction or disposed of. JUNK Asset # Description Serial/VIN # Department 6139 Dell OptiPlex GX620 JPKQLC1 Information Technology (IT) 6245 T90 Hydroseeder 1F9HS16268F135281 Highway 6555 Dell OptiPlex 755 HW5KPH1 Public Defender 6558 Dell OptiPlex 755 95NKPH1 IT 6577 Dell OptiPlex 755 66V3WH1 Highway 6607 Dell OptiPlex 755 CZ2PFG1 Public Defender 6657 Dell OptiPlex 760 5CDJQJ1 IT 6704 Dell OptiPlex 760 1L1MLL1 IT 6705 Dell OptiPlex 760 3L1MLL1 IT 6710 Dell OptiPlex 760 6ZG9SK1 IT 6711 Dell OptiPlex 760 9ZG9SK1 Office for the Aging 6712 Dell OptiPlex 760 7YG9SK1 IT 6716 Dell T3400 7F3XNJ1 IT 6773 Dell OptiPlex 760 9B5YQL1 IT 6782 Dell OptiPlex 760 9B6YQL1 IT 6795 Dell OptiPlex D620 JF9BDC1 IT 6836 Dell OptiPlex 380 FQJZPN1 IT 6837 Dell OptiPlex 380 FQJ4QN1 Probation 6909 Dell OptiPlex 790 84X4YR1 Sheriff 7055 Dell Latitude Laptop GTPQKX1 Legislature 7065 Dell OptiPlex 7010 6KVXGX1 IT 7067 Dell OptiPlex 7010 DXTRSW1 IT 7069 Dell OptiPlex 7010 DXVQSW1 IT
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NEW BUSINESS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Chairman Fagan asked Legislator Lausell if he had an update on the Humane Society of Schuyler County and the contracts with the Towns for animal control? Legislator Lausell said that he had received an update from Attorney Robert Halpin, representing the towns, this morning. He was told that there is a letter that will be sent out after talking with the Town Supervisors. He also said that the Town of Montour Supervisor, David Scott, had invited him to a meeting on Monday, August 19th with all of the Town Supervisors. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Barnes reported that he witnessed an amazing operation that involved the Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation Department, Village of Watkins Glen, Town of Dix and our Schuyler County Highway Department replacing a culvert pipe on Catlin Hill. He said the excavator operators where amazing the way they worked together. Chairman Fagan said that this is a good example of our shared services. Legislator Howell reported that at the Seneca Watershed Inter-municipal Organization (SenecaIO) meeting they discussed the possibility of a fund raiser to create a staff person. He also said that standards with the waste water treatment plant had been discussed, and that Schuyler County is way ahead of the game with our Watershed Protection Agency. He also reported that there is going to be a presentation at the Village of Montour Falls board meeting regarding Chinese Lanterns at the Havana Glen Park, and that these are not the ones you light and let go of up in the air. Chairman Fagan reported that the latest sales tax update was very strong. In comparison from July of 2018 to July of 2019 the figures are up by the amount of $266,000. He also said that our figures last year ended with a record amount with an increase from 2.7% to 4.6%, and this is what helps us control the property taxes. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Administrator O’Hearn reported that the Shared Services Panel has been re-convened, and that the Council of Governments meeting doubled as the Shared Services Panel. He said that all but two Town Supervisors were present, and there is nothing new to add to the plan that has been submitted that would require an amendment. He did say that if any additional shared services arrangements with Yates County materialize, we may want to consider an amendment. He explained that both Yates and Schuyler County would have to amend their plan, and the public hearings could be held at a fall Regular Meeting of the Legislature if no one objects. He then reported that there is a meeting scheduled this week regarding our shared Weights and Measures to renew the agreements and discuss the possibility of a per device surcharge. Chairman Fagan asked what this would mean for us. Administrator O’Hearn said that we are one of the few counties that do not charge for each device that it is calibrated and would be an increase in revenue. He told the legislators he would report back on the outcome after the meeting. He also reported that the Watkins Glen Solar project is moving forward. The County has received the required fifteen-day notice of the Article 10 Project. He explained that there will be a five-member panel appointed, of which two must be local residents of the Town of Dix and not public officials. There is also compensation involved for these individuals, per the Article 10 regulations. He then reported that he plans on presenting the preliminary 2020 Budget to the Management and Finance Committee in September. He stated that it will be under the tax cap and will include a tax rate reduction. He is confident that the Legislature will reduce the budget even further after he has presented it. He also reported that the NASCAR event was uneventful. There were only three arrests over the weekend and not one was NASCAR related. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk Jamee L. Mack, Deputy Clerk
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 The September 9, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Barnes and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Harp who was excused and Legislator Reed who was absent. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 221 Motion by Barnes, Second by Howell. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 12, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the August 12, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 222 Motion by Howell, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM SEIZED ASSETS RESERVE ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TASERS, BODY CAMERAS AND DEFENSE SPRAY – SHERIFF’S OFFICE WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office receives funds from drug case forfeitures that must be used for specific purposes, such as purchasing equipment to enhance the law enforcement mission, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office finds the need to utilize these funds to purchase new Tasers, Body Cameras and Defense Spray, for patrol Deputy Sheriffs to enhance their ability to deliver quality services to the residents of the County, and WHEREAS, said funds are available in the Seized Assets Reserve Account, and approved purchasing procedures will be followed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the transfer as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION +$5,413 3110.0432 Police Supplies -$5,413 3110.5998 Seized Assets Reserve Account Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 223 Motion by Howell, Second by Lausell. RE: ACCEPT SEALED BID FOR SENECA HARBOR PARK PARKING LOT SEAL AND STRIPING AND AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH RUN-RITE CONSTRUCTION LLC – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 150-19 authorized the Buildings and Grounds Department under leadership of the County Highway Superintendent to solicit sealed bids for the Parking Lot and Driveway sealing at Seneca Harbor Park, and WHEREAS, three sealed bids were received and opened on August 6, 2019 at the Schuyler County Legislative Office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Schuyler County Legislature hereby accepts the County Highway Superintendent’s recommendation to accept the lowest responsible bid from Run-Rite Construction LLC, 207 Speedway, Odessa, NY 14869, in the amount of $12,540, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Run-Rite Construction LLC for a cost of $12,540, effective September 10, 2019 through December 31, 2019, funding available in Buildings & Grounds Capital account no. 004.7110.0201 – Seneca Harbor Park – Parking Lot Seal, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 224 Motion by Howell, Second by Lausell. RE: ACCEPT CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION ON VARIOUS STRUCTURES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
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WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee agreed to exercise the one- year contract renewal option for Miscellaneous Structural Maintenance and Reconstruction, and WHEREAS, Silverline Construction, Inc. has agreed in writing to extend the original agreement under the same terms, conditions and pricing. The contract period shall be October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accepts the contract extension from Silverline Construction, Inc., and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said contract extension, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 225 Motion by Howell, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO REPLENISH SALT AND SAND SUPPLIES – HIGHWAY WHEREAS, the Highway Department needs to replenish depleted salt and sand supplies, and WHEREAS, the County Road Snow Removal account needs an additional $40,000 to fund the snow and ice control material, and WHEREAS, there are funds available in the Mill St. Chequaga Falls Bridge budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to amend the 2018 Budget as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION -$40,000 002.5120.306 Mill St Chequaga Falls Bridge +$40,000 002.5142.438 Snow – Supplies Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 226 Motion by Howell, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH GLOVE HOUSE, INC. FOR THE SUPPORT AND RECRUITMENT OF PROSPECTIVE FOSTER FAMILIES - SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, New York State has enacted Legislation establishing the Family First Transition Fund in the amount of $3,000,000 for the purpose of foster care recruitment, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services has received a memorandum transmittal: 19-OCFS- LCM-09 from the Office of Children and Family Services allocating $10,000 to Schuyler County Department of Social Services for recruitment and retention services, and WHEREAS, Glove House, Inc. will provide support and recruitment of prospective foster families by purchasing and distributing recruitment material for foster/adoptive parents, mentoring of current placement resource and participate in community outreach/recruitment events on behalf of the Schuyler County Department of Social Services, for an amount not to exceed $10,000, for the period of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Glove House, Inc. for support and recruitment services for the Schuyler County Department of Social Services, for the term June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020, at a cost not to exceed $10,000, funding subject to reimbursement through the Family First Transition Fund, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 227 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH STEUBEN COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PARENTING EDUCATION SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Department of Social Services may at times have the fiscal responsibility of foster care and court ordered expenses for children placed with foster families in Steuben County, and WHEREAS, the Steuben County Department of Social Services is able to provide the court ordered 97
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 parenting education and related preventative services for foster children placement of families residing in Steuben County, at the current rate of the parent educator. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Steuben County for parenting education services for the term of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2024, funding available in the 2019 Social Services budget account no 6070.396 – Preventative Services, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 228 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. D.B.A. ONE CALL NOW FOR APPOINTMENT REMINDER SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Department of Social Services has a need to implement an appointment reminder messaging system for their clients, and WHEREAS, the SWN Communications, Inc program is web based and can also be used to communicate urgent messages to the Department’s clients, and WHEREAS, SWN’s program/number of contacts fee per year is $0.57 unlimited annual messaging for 1,328 active clients, 3.5% recovery fee of $26.49, and a setup fee of $900.00, for a total first year service fee of $1,683.45. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with SWN Communications, Inc. d.b.a. One Call Now for the Schuyler County Social Services Department, for a total first year cost of $1,683.45 for appointment reminder services, for a term of September 9, 2019 through September 8, 2020, funding available in the 2019 budget account no. 6010.0435- Professional Fees & Services, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 229 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH WEBBER CPA, PLLC FOR FORENSIC ACCOUNTING SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Social Services has a fraud division that focuses their efforts on investigating suspected or reported welfare fraud, and WHEREAS, Webber CPA, PLLC has agreed to provide forensic accounting services at the below hourly rates, with a not to exceed total amount of $12,000, for a term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, and Staff Level Hourly Rate Intern $30.00 Staff Accountant $100.00 Senior Accountant $110.00 Project Director $125.00 WHEREAS, the nature of the services being provided are in the category of professional services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Webber CPA, PLLC for Schuyler County Social Services for forensic accounting services, for a term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, at the above hourly rates, with a not to exceed total amount of $12,000, funding to be budgeted in the 2020 budget, Social Services budget account no. 6010.435 – Professional Fees & Services, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 230 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND OTHER CHEMICAL DEPENDENCIES OF THE FINGER LAKES FOR ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Department has an existing contract with Council on Alcoholism and Other Chemical Dependencies for Alcohol Compliance Inspections, and 98
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WHEREAS, the contract not to exceed amount of $1,000 has been exceeded and needs to be increased by an additional $250. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an amendment to the contract with Council on Alcoholism and Other Chemical Dependencies of the Finger Lakes to increase the amount from not to exceed $1,000 to an amended amount of not to exceed $1,250, for the remainder of the contract term through September 30, 2019, funding available from the 4010.400.4143 – Drug Free Communities Grant, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 231 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CORNING-PAINTED POST AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Schuyler County Public Health is required under Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law, and in compliance with Part 200 of the Regulations of the New York State Education Commissioner to provide preschool services, and WHEREAS, Coring- Painted Post Area School District has been providing these services, and is willing to enter into a five-year contract, and WHEREAS, rates are established for Special Education Itinerate Teacher (SEIT), Center Based Tuition and Preschool Evaluation services by the New York State Education Commissioner, and related therapy services rates are $70.00 per individual half hour session, and $45.00 per group session per child, for a term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract for the Schuyler County Public Health with Corning-Painted Post Area School District for the Preschool Services, for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30,2024, at the rates listed above, funding available in the Public Health budget account no. 2960.400 - Contractual Expense, contract approved of the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 232 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: DESIGNATE OCTOBER 20, 2019 THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2019 AS NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK - PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, lead poisoning is a leading environmental health hazard to children throughout the nation, and WHEREAS, lead poisoning may cause serious, long term harm to children, including reduced intelligence and attention span, behavior problems, learning disabilities, and impaired growth, and WHEREAS, most children are poisoned in their homes through exposure to lead particles when lead- based paint deteriorates or is disturbed during home renovation and repainting, and WHEREAS, lead poisoning crosses all barriers of race, income, and geography, and WHEREAS, even low levels of exposure to lead can impair young children’s ability to learn and thrive, causing reduced IQ and attention span, learning difficulties and behavior problems, and these effects are persistent and interfere with success in school and later life. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature designates the week of October 20, 2019 through October 26, 2019, as “National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week” and encourages all parents with children of the age of one and two, to have their children tested. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 233 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THROUGH HEALTH RESEARCH, INC. FOR A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM – PUBLIC HEALTH
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the Public Health Department has received a grant from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) through Health Research Inc. for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program in the amount of $49,625, that is federally funded from the Center Disease Control Prevention, contract number 1NU90TP9220090100, and WHEREAS, these grant funds will be used for emergency preparedness and response. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the grant contract with Health Research, Inc., for the term July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, in the amount of $49,625, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby directed to establish said grant accordingly, in cooperation with the Public Health Department. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 234 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE REDUCING THE HOURS OF A FULL-TIME PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST POSITION TO PART-TIME – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, the Public Health Department has a full-time Public Health Specialist position that is vacant, and WHEREAS, the Public Health Director would like to reduce the hours to part-time, up to 17 hour per week. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes the vacant Public Health Specialist position be decreased to part-time, to up to 17 hours per week, effective immediately. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 235 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME TEMPORARY ACCOUNT CLERK-KEYBOARD SPECIALIST POSITION – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services has determined that a temporary Account Clerk- Keyboard Specialist position is needed for assisting the Accounting Unit in the Department of Social Services due to multiple vacancies occurring within the unit, and WHEREAS, the position would be 35 hours per week up to 12 weeks, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services is requesting to create this position upon the approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funds are available in the 2019 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services is hereby authorized to create and fill one full-time temporary Account Clerk-Keyboard Specialist position at 35 hours per week, at an hourly rate of $15.56 for up to 12 weeks, to be placed in Grade 3, as set forth in the CSEA Administrative Unit contract effective September 16, 2019. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 236 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH OSMOND WAHEED, D.O. FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, the Community Services Mental Health Clinic is in need of increased Psychiatric coverage for its clients, and WHEREAS, Osmond Waheed, D.O. agrees to provide said services at a rate of $100.00 per hour, with a not to exceed annual amount of $85,000, and WHEREAS, this position creates billable hours that will generate revenue that offsets the cost of the contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Osmond Waheed, D.O. for Psychiatric Services for the term September 9, 2019 through
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December 31, 2020, at a rate of $100.00 an hour, not to exceed $85,000, funding available in account no. 4310.0435 – Professional Fees & Services, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 237 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER HEAD START, INC. TO PROVIDE MEAL SERVICES – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, Schuyler Head Start, Inc. awarded Schuyler County Office for the Aging their Meal Services Request for Proposal (RFP), and WHEREAS, Schuyler Head Start has requested additional services, and WHEREAS, the cost for breakfast is $1.55 each, lunch $3.60 each and snack at $0.65 each with a total meal cost of $5.80 each, for the term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Schuyler Head Start, Inc., for the Schuyler County Office for the Aging to provide meal services, for the term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 238 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT, THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, THE SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION FOR THE MARKETING OF MONTEREY SHOCK WHEREAS, the New York State Urban Development Corporation, d/b/a/ Empire State Development (ESD), wishes to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (NYSDOCCS), the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA), and Schuyler County for marketing of Monterey Shock, and WHEREAS, collectively the above-named public parties propose to cooperate in a joint effort to market and set certain requirements for redevelopment of the Monterey Shock property, a 25-acre site located at 2150 Evergreen Hill Road, Beaver Dams, NY, and WHEREAS, the goal is to commence the steps necessary to develop a marketing plan to facilitate a sale of the site to a private party as part of a private or public/private initiative that will create jobs and drive economic growth in New York State, particularly Schuyler County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with the ESD, NYSDEC, NYSDOCCS, and SCIDA for the marketing of Monterey Shock, at no cost to the County, effective immediately through December 1, 2020, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 239 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #1 – PLANNING DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, in keeping with New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Article 25-AA, Section 303, Schuyler County holds an eight-year review of each of the three Agricultural Districts within the County, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Agricultural District #1 was certified in January of 2012 and is under review for a third time in 2019 by the Schuyler County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, and WHEREAS, a review of the current district boundaries, inquiry to landowners, and public feedback resulted in a proposed modification of District #1 through the addition of 34.86 acres and removal of 68.18 acres. 101
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature shall hold a public hearing on the proposed modification of Schuyler County Agriculture District #1 on October 15, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. and will notify impacted municipalities of such hearing and will publish a notice of hearing in the paper of record. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 240 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH YATES COUNTY FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) DAY SERVICES – PLANNING DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Yates County will be conducting a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Disposal Day for their residents this year on September 21, 2019, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County was unable to obtain a contractor to hold a HHW event this year and Yates County has agreed to hold a joint HHW Day and allow Schuyler County residents to take their materials to their event, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County shall pay Yates County $4,000 for such services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute an inter-municipal agreement with Yates County for Household Hazardous Waste disposal services, for the term August 12, 2019 through September 30, 2019, in the amount of $4,000, funding available in account no. 8020.0580, approved by the Schuyler Country Attorney. Vote 6-.0 RESOLUTION NO. 241 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE 2019-2020 SNOWMOBILE GRANT APPLICATION – SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION WHEREAS, four local Snowmobile Clubs in the county wish to use the Schuyler County Government as their authorized local sponsor for their grants, and WHEREAS, the Soil and Water Conservation District would be the administrator of the grants and the County Treasurer would administer the grant funds, and WHEREAS, the Snowmobile Clubs will carry $1,000,000 in insurance with a copy filed in the Soil and Water Conservation District Office, and WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will issue trail permits to the Snowmobile Clubs with the idea that there will be less needed grooming maintenance for the trails. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby agrees to be the authorized local sponsor for four local Snowmobile Clubs in the county in pursuit of Snowmobile Trails Grant funds, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign the 2019-2020 grant application, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish the Snowmobile Grant funding in cooperation with the Soil and Water Conservation District. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 242 Motion by Rondinaro. Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF HECTOR FOR THE SALE OF TIMBER ON FEDERALLY OWNED ENTITLEMENT LAND – TREASURER’S OFFICE WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Treasurer has received $11,500.80 in revenues from the sale of timber on federally owned entitlement land in the Town of Hector, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 500 of Title 16, United States Code, these funds must be used for the benefit of public schools or public roads, and WHEREAS, this income is normally used by the Town of Hector for road maintenance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that after all revenue has been received, the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer a total of $11,500.80 to the Town of Hector for road maintenance in the Hector Land Use Area. Vote 6-0. 102
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RESOLUTION NO. 243 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH EMMINGER, NEWTON, PIGEON AND MAGYAR, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL REASSESSMENT SERVICES – REAL PROPERTY TAX WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Office had a contract with Emminger, Newton, Pigeon and Magyar, Inc. for reassessment services for a term of January 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019, at a cost of $38,000, and WHEREAS, there was a need for additional photographs outside of the original scope of work, totaling $500.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an amendment to the original contract with Emminger, Newton, Pigeon and Magyar, Inc. for the Real Property Tax Department for additional photographs, at a cost of $500, making the total contract amount $38,500, funding available in account no. 1355.0400-Contractual Expense; contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 244 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR APPOINTMENT TO THE LAW LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Michael L. Lausell to the Law Library Board of Trustees, for the term October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 245 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS – BOARD OF ELECTIONS WHEREAS, the Board of Elections Office was awarded a Capital Projects Grant from the New York State Board of Elections, Contract #BOE01-C004052-1110000, in the amount of $25,099.11, and WHEREAS, said grant is a Capital Projects Grant Program meant to reimburse County Board of Elections for local dollars spent to further implement capital purchase of E-Poll Books and associated software, on-demand ballot printers and related cyber security software. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute the grant contract with the New York State Board of Elections, in the amount of $25,099.11, for the term April 12, 2019 through December 31, 2020, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish the Capital Projects Grant accordingly in cooperation with the Board of Elections Office. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 246 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO THE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH COTT SYSTEMS FOR AN ADDITIONAL SCANNER – COUNTY CLERK WHEREAS, the County Clerk currently has a five-year contract with Cott Systems for the Resolution 3 Land Records Management Hosted Services, and WHEREAS, there is a need for an additional scanner, at a one-time fee of $180.00, and an additional monthly fee of $55.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an amendment to the existing five-year contract with Cott Systems for one additional scanner, for a one-time fee of $180, plus an additional $55.00 a month to be added to the existing monthly lease fee of $1,025, making the new monthly lease fee $1,080.00, effective September 9, 2019 through December 31, 2023, funding available in account no. 1410.428-Microfilming, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 247 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: ADOPT UPDATED INFORMATION SECURITY AND COMPUTING POLICIES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 103
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the Information Technology (IT)/Cyber Security Advisory Committee was given a directive to update the Information Security and Computer Policies, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby adopts the updated and revised Schuyler County Information Security and Computing Policies, effective immediately, and to be distributed to all county employees for their signature and available in the SC-All County A: Drive on the network. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 248 Motion by Rondinaro. Second by Barnes. RE: ADOPT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WHEREAS, following a cyberattack on Schuyler County Government Offices in August of 2017 the Legislature formed the Information Technology (IT)/Cyber Security Advisory Committee to address disaster recovery planning, along with County Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), and WHEREAS, the IT/Cyber Security Advisory Committee created a subcommittee who has developed an IT Disaster Recovery Plan to be used in the event of a significant disruption of critical IT services of Schuyler County Government. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby adopts an IT Disaster and Recovery Plan, effective immediately, and made available in the SC-All County A: Drive on the network for all County employees. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 249 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: RECOGNIZE SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 AS CONSTITUTION AND CITIZENSHIP DAY—COUNTY ATTORNEY WHEREAS, the American Revolution secured the independence of the United States and made possible the vibrant system of self-government of the United States, and WHEREAS, the supporters of the American Revolution, through their vision and determination, enhanced the lives of countless individuals and made possible the system of equal justice, limited government, and rule of law as aspired to in these United States, and WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States, a revered document, provides important rights to every citizen of the United States, secures “the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,“ and sets the standard of democracy for the world, and WHEREAS, the United States Constitution, and its amendments, outline the freedoms and the principles of representative government that are as strong today as they were on that momentous occasion in 1787, and WHEREAS, September 17 marks the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land and the document by which the people of this country self-govern, and WHEREAS, in remembrance of the signing of the Constitution and in recognition of the Americans who strive to uphold the duties and responsibilities of citizenship, the Congress, by joint resolution of February 29, 1952 (36 U.S.C. 106), designated September 17 as “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day,” and WHEREAS, this joint resolution urges civil and educational authorities of states, counties, cities and towns to make plans for the proper observance of the day and “for the complete instruction of citizens in their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State and locality in which they reside.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby commemorates Tuesday, September 17, the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution as “Constitution and Citizenship Day” and recognizes the sacrifices made by the people who founded our great nation. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 250 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF ODESSA FOR WEB PAGE DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION – COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 104
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WHEREAS, the Village of Odessa has a need for a new web page design and is seeking to provide it in the most cost-effective manner, and WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler has a contract with Civic Plus for the County’s website and has offered to create a new web page for the Village of Odessa to be incorporated into the County’s, and WHEREAS, the County will charge the Village of Odessa an initial webpage design fee of $250 with an annual fee of $250 for five years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a five-year intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Odessa for the County Administrator’s Department for a term of August 12, 2019 through July 31, 2024, at a rate of $250 annually, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 251 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: APPOINTMENT – COUNTY CORONER WHEREAS, Dr. Jagmohan Singh has resigned as coroner, effective September 8, 2019, and WHEREAS, Kathleen McCauley, RN, has expressed interest in being a coroner and is willing to be appointed to the position to fill said vacancy for the unexpired term ending December 31, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby appoints Kathleen McCauley, RN as County Coroner to fill the current vacancy, effective September 10, 2019. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 252 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM INDEPENDENT TITLE AGENCY, LLC FOR ABSTRACT SERVICES – TREASURER WHEREAS, Article 11 of the Real Property Tax Law requires that a search of Interested Parties on any parcel being foreclosed upon for delinquent taxes be conducted before any Notice of Foreclosure may be sent, and WHEREAS, the Treasurer’s Office issued a Request for Proposals for 2019 Abstract Work for County Tax Foreclosures, and two proposals were submitted, and WHEREAS, it is upon recommendation of the Treasurer’s Office that the Schuyler County Legislature accepts the proposal from Independent Title Agency, LLC, at a cost of $150.00 per abstract for purposes of the November 2019 article 11 Tax Foreclosure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Chairman of the Legislature is authorized to sign a contract with Independent Title Agency, LLC, for the term September 6, 2019 through July 31, 2020, at the cost of $150.00 per abstract, funding available in account no. 1362.400; approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 253 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH WATKINS GLEN HARBOR HOTEL FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, Schuyler County Office for the Aging is celebrating its 40th Anniversary, and WHEREAS, the celebration will be held at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel on October 22, 2019, and WHEREAS, the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel has agreed to provide its services for a total amount of $1,836.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel for the Schuyler County Office for the Aging 40th Anniversary Celebration, to be held on October 22, 2019, at a cost of $1,836.00 funding available in account no. 6772.401 – Contractual expense- Misc., contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 254 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. 105
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 RE: MOTION TO BRING ONE (1) RESOLUTION TO THE FLOOR BE IT RESOLVED, that one (1) Resolution be brought to the floor. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 255 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE INTERMUNICIPAL CONTRACT WITH YATES COUNTY FOR SHARED PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Resolution No. 229-18 authorized an intermunicipal agreement with Yates County for a shared Public Health Director and Deputy Director, and WHEREAS, both Schuyler and Yates County have determined that when Yates and/or Schuyler have vacancies in its respective non-managerial positions, opportunities may exist for the sharing of staff, and WHEREAS, upon the approval of both Parties’ County Administrators, the Yates Director of Public Health shall be empowered and authorized to assign and/or direct non-managerial personnel of either Yates or Schuyler to work in and/or perform duties on behalf of the other party when and where, such assignment is necessary, subject to the provisions of civil service law, and WHEREAS, any such non-managerial personnel of Yates and/or Schuyler shall remain employees of their County, and as such each County is responsible for all employee associated wages and fringe benefits, and WHEREAS, Yates and Schuyler shall each track time and effort of their respective non-managerial employee’s cross jurisdictional activities pursuant to the agreement as well as related out-of-pocket expenses incurred, and on a quarterly basis reconcile costs for such services and out-of-pocket expenses with the other party, for a term of September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an amendment with Yates County to add non-managerial staff to the existing intermunicipal shared services agreement, for a term of September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. NEW BUSINESS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Rondinaro reported that on September 12th Harvesting Schuyler will be held at the Elks Lodge at 6:00 p.m. and will be discussing the history and future of salt. Legislator Howell reported that the alleged contaminant on the lakes and villages could cost the Village of Montour Falls approximately $12,000 to perform the testing. He stated that no certified laboratory was used according to the village officials. Chairman Fagan asked if the villages are required to monitor. Administrator O’Hearn said that he spoke with the author of the story as well, and the reality is the test results were lower than existing and proposed standards. The Village of Watkins Glen is going to test it through Microbac themselves. Legislator Howell also reported that the Cotton Hanlon retail store is going up for auction, and that it consist of sixteen acres of land. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Administrator O’Hearn reported that the local Southern Tier Network (STN) group is working with Yates, Steuben and Chemung Counties to further extend broad band, and put it in position for vendors to compete. They feel a group coalition will work better, and they are hoping Chemung County will join us. He offered up Schuyler to be part of the coalition without authorization from this board, however felt confident in doing so. He said that there are Upstate Revitalization Funds (URI) funds that have not been spent that could be used as well. Execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to engage consultants, etc. will be forthcoming. Right now, there are no costs incurred. He also reported that he and Chris Caccia, our Schuyler County Information Technology Director, have been working with a company called Varonis relative to cybersecurity data protection. It is a state contract and he is currently negotiating the price and package and will need to commit to them prior to September 27, 2019. Legislator Blowers asked if they will be receiving a presentation on the protection from the vendor before making a decision because he would like to understand it 106
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 better. Chairman Fagan requested that the Information Technology Director present something at the September Management and Finance Committee Meeting. Legislator Rondinaro said it appears as there is an estimated 20% upfront cost. Administrator O’Hearn said there is a one-time fee of $50,000 and then maintenance costs annually. Legislator Blowers said he also saw a 10% a year increase. Administrator O’Hearn said yes, on the subscription model and that is not the model they are considering. He will notify them we accept the proposal tomorrow. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The Meeting Adjourned: 6:51 p.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
The September 17, 2019 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Harp and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Reed who was excused. The County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 256 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the following items of business: 1. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TOWN OF READING’S RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT “US SALT, LLC” CASE -REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES Vote 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 257 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TOWN OF READING’S RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT “US SALT, LLC” CASE -REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES WHEREAS, in July 2019 Petitioner US Salt, LLC commenced proceedings challenging the assessment on property it owns in the Town of Reading, and WHEREAS, the Town appeared in these proceedings through its attorney, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) 708, one copy of the petition and notice was mailed to the County Treasurer, and WHEREAS, following said notice, the County appeared in these proceedings through its attorney, and WHEREAS, US Salt, LLC proposed a settlement offer which would reduce the Subject’s assessment to $3,400,000 for year 2019 and freezing that assessment in subsequent years 2020, 2021 and 2022, and WHEREAS, the Town Board would permit the distribution of the PILOT funds due at the end of September by the Schuyler County IDA to be delayed until this case is finally resolved so that US Salt, LLC can make payment based upon the reduced assessment, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator, upon consultation with the County Attorney agrees that settlement in accordance with the terms stated above are preferable to the risk and expense of a trial in this case. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Schuyler County Legislature as follows: Section 1. The Legislature authorizes its attorneys to settle the tax assessment proceeding with US Salt and execute the necessary stipulation of settlement. Section 2. The Schuyler County IDA may delay the distribution of PILOT funds to the Town so that the 2019 PILOT payment can be made on the corrected, reduced assessment amount. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 107
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 DISCUSSION: Thomas Bloodgood, Real Property Tax Director, was present to explain the Resolution. The reassessment for this parcel was increased to $22,000,000.00, and it initially had a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement through the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) Office. The assessment was grieved and is now down to $3,500,000.00 due to the fact that the new boiler facility was never used and continues to be non-functioning. The PILOT has expired and is going away, and the new assessment will become effective on this property beginning with the year 2020 assessment roll. Legislator Lausell asked what the County affect will be? Tom stated that we will receive half of what it used to be, and the Watkins Glen Central School District will be hit hard the hardest, but they are on board with the decision. Chairman Fagan said that the Fire District will be hit hard as well because they never had a tax reduction. Then there was much discussion regarding fire districts and what the Villages and Towns pay for them. Vote 7-0. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The Meeting adjourned at 9:13 a.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2019
The October 15, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Lausell and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mr. Paul Bartow reported that the Schuyler County Heritage Series will end its run with its last session held on Thursday, October 17th at the Schuyler County Business Park at 5:30 p.m. The discussion will be about hops and the history of brewing beer. He said that there was a great turn out for this and hopes that the program for next year is as well attended. He also reported that the Schuyler County Historical Society is planning another event and the topic will be the 200th Anniversary of Burdett. They are planning five different programs with this. PUBLIC HEARING FOR REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #1 The Chairman called this Public Hearing to order at 6:30 p.m. With no comments from the public present, he closed the hearing 6:31 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 258 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 REGULAR MEETING AND THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the September 9, 2019 Regular Meeting and the September 17, 2019 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 259 Motion by Lausell, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE NEW YORK STATE HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office received a Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant in the amount of $381,179.00 back in 2017, and WHEREAS, said grant was for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019, and WHEREAS, said funds have not been fully utilized, and the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has authorized a contract extension through December 31, 2020.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign said grant contract extension through December 31, 2020, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to extend the Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant Program grant funds accordingly, in cooperation with the Emergency Management Office. Vote 8-0. WITHDRAWN RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE CONTRACT LANGUAGE WITH TREAHY CONSULTATION SERVICES LLC FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF “RAISE THE AGE” REQUIREMENTS – SOCIAL SERVICES - WITHDRAWN WHEREAS, Resolution No. 128-18 authorized a contract effective May 1, 2018 with Treahy Consultation Services LLC (“contractor”) for professional services related to implementation of the state- manded “Raise the Age” legislation, and WHEREAS, said contract provided a schedule of payments to the contractor for fees, costs and expenses under said agreement, and WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the description of expenses covered in order to ensure compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulations, revisions and recommendations, necessary for state-reimbursement, and WHEREAS, the total contact amount has not changed and shall remain capped at the lesser of $15,000.00 or the county’s “pro rata share,” as defined in the original contact. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract amendment with Treahy Consultation Services LLC, in accordance with the above, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 260 Motion by Blowers, second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION AND FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING FOR THE UNMET NEED INITIATIVE – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, effective April 1, 2019, the enacted State Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget contained an additional appropriation of $15 million to specifically fund eligible services for individuals with an unmet need as reported by individual Area Agencies on Aging, and WHEREAS, during the 2017 annual evaluation of the Schuyler County Office for the Aging by the New York State Office for the Aging, it was reported that there were several individuals on a wait list for specific services, and WHEREAS, from the $15 million appropriated for unmet need, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging was tentatively allocated an amount determined by formula to significantly reduce or eliminate any reported unmet need, and WHEREAS, as directed under the funding guidelines, the Area Agency on Aging has the ability and flexibility to be creative in their approach to serve as many clients as possible who have an unmet need, and WHEREAS, the appropriation language waives the local match requirements for this specific funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign a grant application for funding from the New York State Office for the Aging for the Unmet Need initiative, for the term April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020, in the amount of $41,467, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish the Unmet Need grant accordingly in cooperation with the Office for the Aging Department. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 261 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MVP HEALTH CARE FOR REIMBURSEMENT AS A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER – MENTAL HEALTH
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, Schuyler County Mental Health clinic provides a variety of health-related services to clients, and WHEREAS, the Mental Health Clinic bills insurance companies for services rendered to these clients as a provider. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with MVP Health Care for Schuyler County Mental Health for reimbursement as a Behavioral Health Provider for a term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, at zero cost to the County, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 262 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER POSITION – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, the Compliance Officer position has been vacant since August 16, 2019 due to a retirement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledge the appointment by M. Shawn Rosno, Director of Community Services, of Katie Roush as Compliance Officer for Mental Health Community Services, effective October 21, 2019, at an annual salary of $67,000. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 263 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR THE CLINIC DIRECTOR POSITION – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, the Clinic Director position will become vacant effective October 20, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledge the appointment by M. Shawn Rosno, Director of Community Services, of Ashleigh Wedding as Clinic Director for Mental Health Community Services, effective October 21, 2019, at an annual salary of $76,000. DISCUSSION: Legislator Reed said that he will be voting no this Resolution as he did not feel that a $9,000 raise was being fiscally responsible. Vote 6-2. Noes; Reed, Lausell. RESOLUTION NO. 264 Motion by Rondinaro Second by Barnes. RE: DECLARE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT UNDER STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQR) REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #1 – PLANNING DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, pursuant to New York State Agriculture and Markets Law §303-a, Schuyler County reviews each of its agricultural districts every eight years, and WHEREAS, Agricultural District #1 was last reviewed in 2012, and WHEREAS, the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board has been reviewing District #1 a review of the current district boundaries, inquiry to landowners, and public feedback resulted in a proposed modification of District #1 through the addition of 34.86 acres and removal of 68.18 acres, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board did find on August 19, 2019 that all of the proposed changes meet the definition of viable agricultural land as defined by Agriculture and Markets Law Article 25AA, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County has determined that proposed changes to Schuyler County Agriculture District #1, is an unlisted action under SEQR and has elected to use the Short Form EAF as recommended by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to assess any environmental impacts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature has reviewed the potential impacts of the proposed modification of Schuyler County Ag District #1 and found that there will be no significant negative environmental impacts associated with this action, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature herby makes a negative determination of environmental significance (“Negative Declaration”) in accordance with SEQR for the above-referenced 110
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 proposed action, and determines that neither a full Environmental Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 265 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: RESOLUTION TO MODIFY SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #1 – PLANNING DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, pursuant to New York State Agriculture and Markets Law §303-a, Schuyler County holds an eight-year review of each of the three Agricultural Districts within the County, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Agricultural District #1 was certified on January 4, 2012 and has been under review since June of 2019 by the Schuyler County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, and WHEREAS, a review of the current district boundaries, inquiry to landowners, and public feedback resulted in a proposed modification of District #1 through the addition of 34.86 acres and removal of 68.18 acres, and WHEREAS, in compliance with New York State Environmental Quality Review laws, Schuyler County must review the potential environmental impacts of the modification of District #1 and upon doing so the Legislature found that there were no significant negative environmental impacts on October 15, 2019, and issued a negative declaration, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County has held a final public hearing on the proposed modification of Schuyler County Agriculture District #1 on October 15, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby accept the proposed modification of Schuyler County Agricultural District #1, and requests that said changes be certified by the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 266 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: SET THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE COMPLETION AND FILING OF THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT – REAL PROPERTY TAX AGENCY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on the Assessment Roll for the year 2019 for the budget year of 2020, for the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District shall be held in Room 120 at the Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls, NY on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. and the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to publish the Notice of Public Hearing as required by Section 270 of the County Law in the official newspaper of the County, and the Clerk is further directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to: Brenda Mori, Clerk, Steuben County Legislature; the Director of Schuyler County Real Property Tax Service Agency and the Schuyler County Treasurer. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 267 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF STIPULATION AND ORDER ON CONSENT IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF WAL-MART PROPERTY TAX DEPT. C/O WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST #3221 V TOWN OF DIX, COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, ET AL - REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES WHEREAS, Wal-Mart Property Tax Dept. c/o Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust #3221 (“Wal- Mart”) having heretofore served and filed the Petitions and Notices to review the tax assessments fixed by the Town of Dix for the 2018 and 2019 assessment years upon certain real property constituting assessment parcels and designated as Tax Map No.: 65.14-2-6.11 on the Official Assessment Map of the Town of Dix (Index Numbers 18-152 and e2019-0013), and WHEREAS, the respondents having entered into an intermunicipal agreement wherein said respondents would be represented jointly by the attorneys for the Town of Dix and Schuyler County Attorney’s office as co- counsel, and 111
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, prior petitions and notices filed by Wal-Mart having been withdrawn and dismissed, with only the above described matters remaining and pending, and WHEREAS, the Town of Dix, as the primary assessing unit, having stipulated and agreed that the assessments on the above-referenced property be and the same be hereby reduced, corrected and filed for the assessment (ASSMT) years as follows: ASSMT AMOUNT OF REVISED YEAR ASSMT. ORIGINAL REDUCTION ASSMT. 2018 $11,899,000 $0 $11,899,000 2019 $11,899,000 $391,300 $11,507,700, and WHEREAS, the parties having further stipulated as follows:
That no petition for review of the assessment of the subject property shall be filed for the 2020, 2021 and 2022 assessment years if the assessment for such year shall be $11,507,700, provided however, the Assessor shall have the right to change the future assessment for any of the permissible reasons set forth in section 727 of the Real Property Tax Law, and the Wal-Mart shall have the corresponding right to file a petition for the review of the changed assessment; the foregoing provisions shall apply notwithstanding the possible future repeal or invalidation of section 727 of the Real Property Tax Law; and it is further
That the officer or officers having custody of the assessment rolls upon which the above- mentioned assessments and any taxes levied thereon are entered shall correct the said entries in conformity with the Order to be entered in this matter and shall note upon the margin of said rolls, opposite said entries, that the same have been corrected by the authority of said order, and it is further
That Wal-Mart hereby waives all refunds otherwise owed as a result of this settlement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler, having appeared, hereby approves the above settlement and the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the County Attorney to execute the stipulation and order on consent, per the above. DISCUSSION: Legislator Lausell said that he will be voting no on this Resolution as he feels that we should stick with our assessment. He said he feels just because Wal-Mart is contesting their assessment, we are giving into them. instead of fighting it. He feels they should be treated like any other tax payer, and we should stick with our decision. He also feels this board should be informed of any type of negotiations, not find out about it once it has been agreed upon. He doesn’t like the process and he would like to have the figures delivered prior to a settlement and be part of the negotiations. He realizes that the Real Property Tax office probably feels these figures are reasonable, however we all do our part to contribute to the community with economic development and they should do theirs. Legislator Rondinaro said that there are many businesses in the County that contest their assessment informally and not take action against the County. It is possible to reach an agreement without legal action. Chairman Fagan asked Legislator Lausell if he understood that this is a multi-year agreement. Legislator Lausell said yes. Vote 7-1. No; Lausell. RESOLUTION NO. 268 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: INTRODUCE LOCAL LAW INTRO. A OF THE YEAR 2019 SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2020 WHEREAS, County Law Section 201 states that any change in compensation of such officer elected or appointed for a fixed term during his/her term be made only by Local Law subject to the provisions of Section 24 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. A of the year 2019 be, and hereby is, introduced in the form hereto annexed pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing shall be held upon said proposed Local Law on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., in Room 120 at the Human Service Complex, 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls, NY, 14865. LOCAL LAW INTRO. A OF THE YEAR 2019 A Local Law Setting Salaries for Certain Public Officers for the Year 2020. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows: 1. Effective within 45 days hereof, the following adjustments of salaries for the public officers listed below shall be in the amounts herein stated effective January 1, 2020. 2. The following public officers are subject to the provisions hereof: Commissioner of Social Services $102,036 Personnel Officer $81,770 Real Property Tax Director $97,515 Highway Superintendent $96,704 Deputy Commissioner of Election $41,953 Deputy Commissioner of Elections $43,823 County Administrator $137,067 3. This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with County Law Section 201 and Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 269 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON COUNTY BUDGET FOR 2020 WHEREAS, a public hearing in respect to the 2020 County Budget is required pursuant to County Law Section 359, and WHEREAS, the Management & Finance Committee has turned over the Preliminary budget to the Legislature on October 3, 2019 making it a Tentative budget, and the Legislature will be ready for the public hearing to be held at the next Regular Meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing in regard to the 2020 County Budget will be held in Room 120 at the Human Service Complex, 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls, NY on November 12, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., to be followed by the Regular Meeting of the Legislature, and possible action to adopt the 2020 Budget, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 152 that this resolution, changing the place of meeting where such legislature has regularly met to any other city, town or village in the county, shall not be effective unless approved by the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of the total membership of the County Legislature, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, upon approval of this resolution, the Clerk of the Legislature shall give appropriate public notice of said hearing and provide a specific number of copies as the Governing Body shall direct of the tentative budget, and otherwise comply with the requirements of County Law Section 359. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 270 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH MULTIPLE ENTITIES FOR POLLING PLACES – BOARD OF ELECTIONS WHEREAS, pursuant to New York State Elections Law Section 4-104, the Schuyler County Board of Elections designates the polling places in each election district in which the meetings for the registration of voters, and for any election may be held, and WHEREAS, the Burdett Fire Department, Mecklenburg Fire Department, Searsburg Grange #494, Tyrone Fire Department, and the Valois Logan Hector Fire Department all require lease agreements for said polling places, and WHEREAS, the cost for the lease is $300 annually to be paid directly by each Town to each Landlord. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said lease agreements with the above entities listed above for the Board of Elections 113
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 Department for the term of June 1, 2019 through December 31, 2024, all approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 271 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY INCREASE FOR 2020 – HUMAN RESOURCES WHEREAS, the Management/Confidential Handbook states that in order to determine raises for management each year, the Personnel Officer and County Administrator will make a recommendation to the Legislature based upon a review of the CPI, an average of the union increases for the upcoming year, and additional factors such as the average of increases for M/C staff in comparable counties. This adjustment shall be subject to approval by the Legislature, and WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer and County Administrator are recommending a 3% raise for all non- elected management employees for the Year 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes all non-elected management employees to receive a 3% salary increase for the year 2020. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 272 Motion by Howell, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH ECONOMY PAVING CO., INC. FOR MILL STREET OVER CHEQUAGA FALLS BRIDGE REHABILITATION – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Resolution No. 240-18 authorized a contract with Economy Paving Co., Inc. for Mill Street over Chequaga Falls Bridge Rehabilitation, and WHEREAS, Economy Paving Co., Inc. has requested a contract extension to complete the work because of the un-availibity of the subcontractor to complete removal of the hazardous paint material, and paint the refurbished structural steel, and WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee and the Highway Superintendent that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby agrees to extend the contract completion date from October 1, 2019 to November 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract extension with Economy Paving Co., Inc. for the Highway Department for Mill Street over Chequaga Falls Bridge Rehabilitation, extending the completion date from October 1, 2019 to November 1, 2019, at no additional cost to the County; contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 273 Motion by Howell, Second by Lausell. RE: AUTHORIZE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN AND AUTHORIZE USE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE KAYAK LAUNCH AT CLUTE PARK WHEREAS, the Village of Watkins Glen owns and operates a public park with the Village, known as Clute Park, which now includes a Kayak Launch, and WHEREAS, this Kayak Launch will directly and enormously benefit the residents of Schuyler County, the Village of Watkins Glen, and surrounding areas by allowing a fuller appreciation of the natural beauty and benefits of Seneca Lake, and WHEREAS, the State of New York has previously given the Village a financial commitment of $500,000.00 towards completion of the Project, and WHEREAS, the Village is prepared to celebrate groundbreaking on the Project but due to other financial commitments and unforeseen financial burdens associated with the Project, the Village is facing a shortfall of funding to complete the Project, and WHEREAS, the Village has requested that the County provide financial assistance to offset the Village’s projected budget deficit for the project, and
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WHEREAS, the County is interested in furthering its continued partnership with the Village of Watkins Glen, in working to revitalize the Village. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes using $8,566.00 from the Economic Development Fund, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute the intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Watkins Glen, effective immediately, said agreement is approved by the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $8,566.00 from the Economic Development Fund Balance account A890 into the Economic Development account no. 6989.0440. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 274 Motion by Howell, Second by Lausell. RE: INTRODUCE LOCAL LAW INTRO. B OF THE YEAR 2019 A LOCAL LAW SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 WHEREAS, County law permits and requires the Legislature to set the salaries of all officials paid from County funds, and WHEREAS, the salaries of certain elected officials have been reviewed and are in need of revision. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. B of the year 2019, be, and hereby is, introduced pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing shall be held upon said proposed Local Law on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 120 at the Human Service Complex, 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls, NY, 14865. LOCAL LAW INTRO. B OF THE YEAR 2019 A Local Law Setting Salaries for Certain Elected Officials for Fiscal Year 2020. Section 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT This Local Law is enacted pursuant to Sections 200 and 201 of the County Law for the purpose of setting the salaries of certain elected officials for fiscal year 2020. Section 2. OFFICIALS/SALARIES Effective with the first County payroll for fiscal years 2020 the annual salaries of the following officials shall be as follows below. TITLE 2020 SALARY Sheriff $90,270 Treasurer $72,420 County Clerk $66,810 Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with County Law Section 201 and Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24. Vote 8-0. NEW BUSINESS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Legislator Lausell reported that all of the Towns had finally signed the contract with the Schuyler County Humane Society, and he said he was glad that it was off the table. Chairman Fagan thanked him for his help with this, and he said it was unfortunate that there was the level of mis-information regarding the situation. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Barnes asked if a letter could be sent to both the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Office of Parks and Recreation requesting them to re-pave the Whites Hollow area on the Grand Prix re-enactment route. Administrator O’Hearn said that he had contacted them
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The November 12, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Howell and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC HEARING AND PRESENTATION OF THE 2020 BUDGET: Chairman Fagan gave the floor to Administrator O’Hearn in order for him to present the 2020 Budget. Administrator O’Hearn explained the 2020 Budget to the public present. http://www.schuylercounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/8127/2020budget-pres-11-12-1 He ended the Budget presentation with a tribute to our retiring Chairman of the Legislature, Dennis Fagan. Mr. Paul Bartow, a resident of Tyrone, was present and said that, we as a County, are doing well and he would like to see more of an investment made in fiber optic in our rural areas. He expressed what he thought some of the problems were that the County faces and how he thought they should be addressed. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE COMPLETION AND FILING OF THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT: The Chairman explained that this is something we are required to do annually. He then explained the purpose of this District, and that there is an Inter-municipal agreement with the Schuyler County Watershed 116
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Agency for the inspection of the waste water treatment systems in the Lakes District. He also stated that the Special District taxes generate approximately $100,000 per year, and $40,000 in Steuben County, of which are used to fund the treatments to control the spread of the evasive plants in both Lamoka and Waneta Lakes. Mr. Alan Hurly, town of Tyrone resident, questioned the number of treatments each year and the impact on the fish. Chairman Fagan told him only one treatment per year and explained the studies performed by SUNY Brockport resulting in no significant impact to either lake. PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. A OF THE YEAR 2019 SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2020: The Chairman read off the Public Officers listed in this Local Law. Mr. Hurly asked what percentage this equated to. Administrator O’Hearn said it was a three percent increase. Chairman Fagan explained the CPI, and what we have done in the past. PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW INTRO B OF THE YEAR 2019 A LOCAL LAW SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020: The Chairman read off the Elected Officials listed in this Local Law. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mr. Bartow stated that as President of the Schuyler County Historical Society, they have a display at the Brick Tavern that will be semi-permanent celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Village of Burdett. He said that this is well worth the visit and invited all present to attend. Mr. Hurley said that there is a group that is working on updates to the Altay Historical Society. They want to hold events there. He said that he is looking at the county for some help with this to maybe sit down and do some brain storming together. The Chairman said for those of you that may not be aware, Altay is in the northern part of the Town of Tyrone. RESOLUTION NO. 275 Motion by Barnes, Second by Blowers. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the October 15, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 276 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR A FY2018 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) GRANT PROGRAM – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Emergency Management Department was invited to apply for and was awarded a New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Grant, project number HM18-1013-D00, in the amount of $106,000, with no local share cost, and WHEREAS, these grant funds will be used to enhance the HazMat Regional Response Team, which includes the counties of Tioga, Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler, through the purchase of equipment and supplies, providing training and/or conducting exercises. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to accept and execute the two-year Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Grant contract with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, for a term of October 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021, in the amount of $106,000, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish said Grant accordingly in cooperation with the Emergency Management Department. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 277 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp.
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WHEREAS, the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel has agreed to provide its services for room, food, related supplies and equipment for a total cost of $ 520.08 on November 21, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel for the Schuyler County Office for the Aging Caregiver Recognition Event, to be held on November 21, 2019, at a cost of $520.08, with a local share of $130.02, funding available in account no. 6772.401 – Contractual Expense - Misc., contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 288 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SCHUYLER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND WESTERN NY INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC AND CORNING COUNCIL FOR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION FOR THE DISABLED, INC. T/A AIM INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER, FOR THE NY CONNECTS/NO WRONG DOOR HUB – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, Schuyler County has a NY Connects program as a component of Office for the Aging, and WHEREAS, the expansion and enhancement project for NY Connects requires the Area Agency on Aging to work in partnership with the State Contracted Independent Living Center or its subcontractor as part of the No Wrong Door concept, and WHEREAS, Western NY Independent Living, Inc. and Corning Council for Assistance and Information for the Disabled, Inc. T/A AIM Independent Living Center are the subcontractors covering Schuyler County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing the partnership between the Office for the Aging and Western NY Independent Living Inc., and Corning Council for Assistance and Information for the Disabled, Inc. T/A AIM Independent Living Center, for the NY Connects No Wrong Door Program Hub to be effective October 1, 2019 until such time as further changes are required or the MOU is terminated by either party, said MOU approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 289 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: APPROVAL OF THE 2020 THROUGH 2024 FOUR YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has established an Office for the Aging in Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging is required to submit a Four-Year Plan with annual applications for funding which includes plans for programs operated by the Office for the Aging, as follows: Title IIIB of the Older American’s Act Titles IIIC1 and IIIC2 of the Older American’s Act Title IIID of the Older American’s Act Title IIIE of the Older American’s Act Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) Community Services for the Elderly Program (CSE) Congregate Services Initiative Program (CSI) Wellness in Nutrition Program (WIN) Transportation Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP), NY Connects, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA), Unmet Need, and
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the Plan requires approval by the Schuyler County Legislature before submitting the Plan no later than December 13, 2019, and WHEREAS, the Public Hearing on the Plan was held, as required, on October 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Tyrone at the United Methodist Church and again on October 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Hector at the First Presbyterian Church, and WHEREAS, no Federal and/or New York State funding will be available until the Plan has been approved by the Schuyler County Legislature and submitted to the NYS Office for the Aging and approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be hereby authorized to sign the Plan with the funding application necessary to carry out the services provided by the Schuyler County Office for the Aging for the term of January 1, 2020 through March 31, 2024. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 290 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION FOR MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT (MIPPA) FUNDING – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, the New York State Office for the Aging provides funding each year for the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Program, and WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $13,431 is provided to the local Area Agency on Aging to support efforts to educate and assist eligible Medicare beneficiaries with enrollment into the Medicare Low- Income Subsidy (LIS) Program and the Medicare Savings Program (MSP), to provide counseling and assistance on accessing the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Part D, especially for beneficiaries who are low income, underserved and/or residing in rural areas, and to promote the availability of preventive and wellness services, and WHEREAS, the term of this grant is September 30, 2019 through September 29, 2020, with no local share. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the grant application, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Office for the Aging be authorized to submit the grant application for funding for the MIPPA program, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish said grant funds, accordingly in cooperation with the Office for the Aging. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 291 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: RESOLUTION REQUESTING ALLOCATING UNRESTRICTED RESOURCES TO LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO FORTIFY PROVISION OF CORE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AND PREPARE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EXPANDED PUBLIC HEALTH MANDATES – PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, local health departments are New York State’s partners and operational extensions, working in the forefront of communities, addressing public health issues and serving as the first line of defense against all public health crises by protecting communities and residents, and WHEREAS, activities led by the 58 local health departments are paramount to our collective ability to achieve Prevention Agenda goals, address health disparities, improve health outcomes and ensure community safety and stability, and WHEREAS, Directors and Commissioners of public health are health strategists within their respective Counties, with the unparalleled expertise needed to apply knowledge, bridge competency gaps, lead multi- sector health improvements and identify vulnerable populations, and WHEREAS, un- and under-funded public health mandates continue to emerge routinely, including: expansion of responsibilities for children’s camps, Zika virus/mosquito surveillance, monitoring of contaminants in drinking water, technical assistance to schools to address lead in school drinking water,
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 • Allow reimbursement of fringe expenses under Article 6 State Aid Appropriation, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Schuyler County Legislature shall forward copies of this resolution to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the New York State Legislature and all others deemed necessary and proper. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 292 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PROGRAM - PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Schuyler County Public Health Department has been awarded a total of $2,600 as an incentive award for quality work in the Communicable Disease Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to amend the 2019 Public Health Budget as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION +$2,600 4040.0400 Contractual Expense +$2,600 4010.1689 Other Health Dept. Income Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 293 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH INDEPENDENT HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR REIMBURSEMENT AS A PARTICIPATING PROVIDER – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Community Services offers a variety of health-related services to clients, and WHEREAS, Community Services bills insurance companies for services rendered to these clients as a participating provider. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the Participating Provider contract with Independent Health Association, Inc, for a term of October 1, 2019 through October 1, 2020, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 294 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR STATE AID – MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, the State has increased the State Aid for Council on Alcoholism & Addictions in the amount of $832.00 under the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to amend the 2019 Budget as follows:
AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION +$832.00 4322.3490 State Aid +$832.00 4322.0550 Council on Alcoholism Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 295 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE GRADE CHANGE FOR THE SENIOR CARE MANAGER POSITION– COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, the Community Services Department position of Senior Care Manager is regulated by the Department of Health, and WHEREAS, the Department of Health has updated the minimum qualifications for the Senior Care Manager, and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services in coordination with the Personnel Officer has reviewed the change in the grade and requirements, and
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WHEREAS, said review has resulted in a recommendation that the Senior Care Manager Civil Service pay grade be increased from a Grade 12 (currently $27.53 per hour) to a Grade 13 ($29.45 per hour), and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services is requesting to increase the Senior Care Manager accordingly to the Grade 13 pay rate of $29.45 per hour, with funding for said position available in the 2019 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer be authorized to reclassify the Senior Care Manager position from Grade 12 to Grade 13, at an hourly rate of $29.45, effective November 12, 2019, funds available in the Community Services 2019 budget account no. 4320.100 – Personnel Services Regular. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 296 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM MXI ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC FOR THE 2020 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY – PLANNING WHEREAS, the Planning Department issued a Request for Proposals for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, and WHEREAS, one valid proposal was received from MXI Environmental Services, LLC in the amount of $15,999.00, and they meet all background, technical and budget requirements as outlined in the RFP document. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Planning Department, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accepts the proposal from MXI Environmental Services, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $15,999.00 for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day to be held April 18, 2020 at the Schuyler Shared Services Building, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is authorized to execute said contract with MXI Environmental Services, LLC, for the term August 20, 2019 through November 30, 2020, funding available in account no. 8020.0580, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 297 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM SUNNKING, INC. FOR THE 2020 USED ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DAY - PLANNING WHEREAS, the Planning Department issued a Request for Proposals for a Used Electronics Recycling Day, and WHEREAS, three valid proposals were received, with one from SUNNKING, Inc. meeting all background, technical and budget requirements as outlined in the RFP document, and WHEREAS, SUNNKING, Inc. will also provide staff the day of the event to assist with packaging materials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Planning Department, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accepts the proposal from SUNNKING, Inc., in an amount of $0.10 per pound of electronics collected for the Used Electronics Recycling Day to be held April 18, 2020, at the Schuyler Shared Services Building, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is authorized to execute said contract with SUNNKING, Inc., for the term August 20, 2019 through November 30, 2020, funding available in account no. 8020.0580, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 298 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN FOR WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT OF SENECA HARBOR PARK AND THE VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) PARCEL - PLANNING WHEREAS, as a result of the Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) coming online, the 125
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 former WWTP site has become available for redevelopment, which has created an opportunity for the County and the Village of Watkins Glen to partner in leveraging the Seneca Lake waterfront and private investment along the shoreline to develop a project that will create year-round opportunities on the lakefront, and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the Village will set forth a partnership to maximize the development opportunity of combing the WWTP site and the adjacent Village Marina Bar and Grill site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Village of Watkins Glen for the Waterfront Redevelopment of Seneca Harbor Park and the Village of Watkins Glen WWTP parcel, at no cost to the County, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 299 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CCC) RELATING TO COUNTY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT SERVICES – TREASURER’S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Corning Community College (CCC) plans to improve the process for the Accelerated Senior Year (ASY) program and Accelerated College Education (ACE) program as it relates to County residency and chargebacks, and WHEREAS, CCC will collect certification from high school officials regarding the official County of residency for students for both the ASY and ACE programs, therefore eliminating the need for any further documentation from those students for the purpose of the county chargeback process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a five-year contract with Corning Community College for the Treasurer’s Department for the term September 3, 2019 through September 3, 2024, at no cost to the County, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 300 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR A FINANCIAL SOFTWARE SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE – TREASURER’S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the County is in need of a new Financial System, and WHEREAS, the Treasurer sought proposals from numerous vendors and has chosen Tyler Technologies, Inc. to provide a new Financial System and Maintenance, and WHEREAS, Tyler Technologies, Inc. will charge a one-time implementation fee of $167,382.00, with training at a cost not to exceed $38,180, and an annual maintenance fee of $75,175 for five years, effective once implementation is complete, and WHEREAS, funding for the implementation fee and training is available in the Voice and Data Reserve Account, and thereafter the maintenance will be budgeted for in the Treasurer’s budget account no. 1325.0435. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a five-year contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the Treasurer’s Department, effective immediately for five years after implementation is complete, ending approximately around December 31, 2024, at the above costs, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer the amount of $205,562.00 from the Voice and Data Reserve Account into the Treasurer’s account no. 1325.0435 upon invoicing from Tyler Technologies, Inc. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 301 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: COMPLETION AND FILING OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE YEAR 2019 FOR THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES’ PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT IN THE TOWNS OF ORANGE AND TYRONE, IN THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, AND STATE OF NEW 126
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YORK PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 270 AND 271 OF COUNTY LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WHEREAS, the assessment roll for the year 2019 for the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes’ Protection and Rehabilitation District in the Towns of Orange and Tyrone, in the County of Schuyler, and State of New York for the budget year 2020 has been completed and properly filed with the Schuyler County Real Property Tax Service Agency at its office in the Schuyler County Office Building at 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, New York, for review and inspection by the public and interested parties, and WHEREAS, proper notice was given of the completion and filing of said assessment roll and also proper notice was given that the Public Hearing on the assessment roll would be held by the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler in the Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls, NY on November 12, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. to hear and consider any objections pertaining to said assessment roll, and WHEREAS, due and proper proof of the publication of the notice of the aforesaid Public Hearing has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature, and WHEREAS, the aforesaid Public Hearing was duly held on the 12th day of November 2019, and any persons appearing in regard to the said assessment roll having been heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, said assessment roll for the year 2019 for the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes District in the Towns of Orange and Tyrone, in the County of Schuyler, and State of New York be hereby approved as completed and filed in the office of the Schuyler County Real Property Tax Service Agency, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of the Schuyler County Real Property Tax Service Agency and the Schuyler County Treasurer shall see to the proper procedure for the levy and collection of the appropriate taxes on the several real properties situate and benefited within said Lakes’ Protection and Rehabilitation District in accordance with the rates set by category in the table below, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency, the County Treasurer, the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes’ District Commission and the Clerk of the Steuben County Legislature. Lakes District Category Rate Category 1 $135.00 Category 2 $180.00 Category 3 $ 90.00 Category 4 $ 90.00 Category 5 $ 27.00 Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 302 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: DIRECTING THE LEVY OF THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES’ PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT TAXES DUE JANUARY 2020 Pursuant to Article 5-D of the County Law of the State of New York. BE IT RESOLVED, that the report of the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes’ District Commission of the several amounts of taxes due January 2020, levied upon the various parcels of land in the said Lakes’ Protection and Rehabilitation Districts be received and filed, and the Director of the Schuyler County Real Property Tax Service Agency is directed to levy the amount upon the various parcels therein mentioned in accordance with said report, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency; the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes’ Districts Commission, and the Clerk of the Steuben County Legislature. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 303 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 RE: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT EQUALIZATION RATES FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF THE YEAR 2020 COUNTY TAX LEVY – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE WHEREAS, the State Board of Real Property Services has established the County equalization rates pursuant to Title 2 of Article 8 of the Real Property Tax Law, and a certificate of these rates has been received. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the equalization rates for the 2019 Assessment Roll be adopted and the 2019 County equalization rates to be used for the general levy and apportionment of the 2020 county tax levy from the State Board of Real Property Tax Services be entered in the minutes as follows: TOWN OF CATHARINE 100.00 TOWN OF MONTOUR 100.00 TOWN OF CAYUTA 100.00 TOWN OF ORANGE 100.00 TOWN OF DIX 100.00 TOWN OF READING 100.00 TOWN OF HECTOR 100.00 TOWN OF TYRONE 100.00 Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 304 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: INTRODUCE LOCAL LAW INTRO. C OF THE YEAR 2019 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 7 OF THE YEAR 2000 TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL INCOME LIMITS PURSUANT TO REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW (RPTL) SECTION 459-c – REAL PROPERTY TAX WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler wishes to increase the annual income limits for the real property tax exemption for owners of real property with disabilities and limited incomes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. C of the year 2019, in the form hereto annexed be, and hereby is, introduced pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing shall be held upon said proposed Local Law on December 9, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY. LOCAL LAW INTRO. C OF THE YEAR 2019 A Local Law increasing the annual income limits for partial exemption from taxation by the County of Schuyler of real property owned by persons with disabilities and limited income. Be it enacted by the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler, that Section 4 and Section 10 of Local Law No. 7 of the Year 2000 now read as follows:
SECTION 4: REAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION. A. Real property owned by one or more persons with disabilities, or real property owned by a husband, wife, or both, or by siblings, at least one of whom has a disability, and whose income, as hereafter defined, is limited by reason of such disability, shall be exempt from taxation by Schuyler County to the extent provided in the following schedule:
ANNUAL INCOME PERCENTAGE ASSESSED VALUATION EXEMPT FROM TAXATION $14,000 or less 50 per centum More than $14,000 but less than $15,000 45 per centum More than $15,000 but less than $16,000 40 per centum More than $16,000 but less than $17,000 35 per centum More than $17,000 but less than $17,900 30 per centum More than $17,900 but less than $18,800 25 per centum 128
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More than $18,800 but less than $19,700 20 per centum More than $19,700 but less than $20,600 15 per centum More than $20,600 but less than $21,500 10 per centum More than $21,500 but less than $22,400 5 per centum
The above schedule may be amended by Local Law or Resolution duly adopted pursuant to the applicable provisions of RPTL § 459-c from time to time.
SECTION 10: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Local Law shall take effect immediately. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 305 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON AGED EXEMPTION SLIDING SCALE INCREASE – REAL PROPERTY TAX WHEREAS, a public hearing in regard to increasing the sliding scale income limits for the aged exemption is required pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 467. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing in regard to increasing the sliding scale income limits for the aged exemption will be held in the Legislative Chamber at the County Courthouse, 105 9th Street, Watkins Glen, NY on December 9, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature shall publicly advertise for such Public Hearing. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 306 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHUYLER COUNTY CORRECTION OFFICER’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. – HUMAN RESOURCES WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler (County), its Sheriff (Sheriff) and the Schuyler County Correction Officer’s Benevolent Association, Inc. are the parties to a collective bargaining agreement for a term January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2020, and WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement’s “Article 6, Hours of Work, Overtime, Tours of Duty, and Work Schedule, Section 6.1,” states, in relevant part, that employees shall have two (2) fixed consecutive days off, which shall be either Tuesday and Wednesday, or Friday and Saturday, or Sunday and Monday, and WHEREAS, the need for a staffing increase, as determined by the New York State Commission of Correction, requires the addition of Wednesday and Thursday as two (2) consecutive days off, and WHEREAS, the County, Sheriff and Association now wish to document the terms of their agreement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Sheriff and the Schuyler County Correction Officer’s Benevolent Association, Inc. as set forth above, effective upon this date; approved by the Schuyler County Attorney, with language in the respective contract to be revised as follows: Correctional Facility (Jail)
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All Correction Officers and/or Correction Sergeant(s) shall have two (2) fixed days off, which shall be either Sunday and Monday, or Tuesday and Wednesday, or Wednesday and Thursday, or Friday and Saturday. Prior to the end of each calendar quarter, any Correction Officer and/or Correction Sergeant(s) working in the Correctional Facility (Jail) shall have the right, based on seniority, to bump a less senior employee on a tour of duty and/or days off. Seniority shall be the date when an employee starts his/her employment as a full-time Correction Officer with the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office. Seniority for a Correction Sergeant shall be the date when he/she is promoted to that position with the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 307 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS – BOARD OF ELECTIONS WHEREAS, the Board of Elections Office was awarded a Capital Projects Grant from the New York State Board of Elections, Contract #BOE01-C004113-1110000, in the amount of $21,186.62, and WHEREAS, said grant is meant to reimburse County Board of Elections for local dollars spent to further implement early voting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute the grant contract with the New York State Board of Elections, in the amount of $21,186.62, for the term April 12, 2019 through December 31, 2020, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish the Early Voting Aid to Localities Grant accordingly in cooperation with the Board of Elections Office. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 308 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZING COUNTY OF SCHUYLER TO OPT OUT OF THE NEGOTIATION CLASS IN “IN RE NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION” WHEREAS, Judge Polster of the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio has preliminarily approved a request to certify a negotiating class setting forth the framework to assist the Court and the parties to achieve a national resolution of the opioid litigation, and WHEREAS, it is advantageous to negotiate in a group and the New York cities and counties are currently coordinated in a state litigation in Suffolk County, New York, and WHEREAS, the coordinated litigation in Suffolk County will be the next county case to be tried and Schuyler County is, therefore, already in a unique situation to negotiate as a group, and WHEREAS, pursuant to New York home rule, opting out of the class will more effectively maintain the County’s position as against the State and better exert local control over the settlement decision making process, and WHEREAS, to opt out of the class, an Exclusion Request Form needs to be signed on behalf of Schuyler County and submitted to counsel prior to November 22, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is authorized to execute an Exclusion Request Form to opt out of the Negotiation Class as is advised by our legal counsel, Schuyler County Attorney, and Napoli Shkolnik PLLC in this matter, upon drafting and/or approval as to form by the County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 309 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ADOPTING LOCAL LAW INTRO. A/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 2020 TITLED SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2020
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WHEREAS, Local Law Intro. A of the Year 2019 Setting Salaries for Certain Public Officers for the Year 2020 was heretofore introduced, and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held November 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held, at which time all interested persons were heard, and this Legislature has duly considered the adoption and passage of said Local Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. A of the Year 2019, in the form hereto annexed be, and hereby is, passed, adopted and enacted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature duly cause the publication of the passage, enactment and adoption of said local law, together with the required text thereof in the official county newspaper, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final number of said local law shall be made by the Clerk of the Legislature in her records, based on the date of final readiness for filing with the Secretary of State.
LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 2020 A Local Law Setting Salaries for Certain Public Officers for the Year 2020.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows:
1. Effective within 45 days hereof, the following adjustments of salaries for the public officers listed below shall be in the amounts herein stated effective January 1, 2020.
1. The following public officers are subject to the provisions hereof: Commissioner of Social Services $102,036 Personnel Officer $81,770 Real Property Tax Director $97,515 Highway Superintendent $96,704 Deputy Commissioner of Election $41,953 Deputy Commissioner of Elections $43,823 Commissioner Board of Elections $14,722 County Administrator $137,067
2. This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with County Law Section 201 and Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 310 Motion by Barnes, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ADOPTING LOCAL LAW INTRO. B/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 2020 TITLED SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 WHEREAS, Local Law Intro. B of the Year 2019 Setting Salaries for Certain Elected Officials for the Fiscal Year 2020 was heretofore introduced, and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held November 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held, at which time all interested persons were heard, and this Legislature has duly considered the adoption and passage of said Local Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. B of the Year 2019, in the form hereto annexed be, and hereby is, passed, adopted and enacted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature duly cause the publication of the passage, enactment and adoption of said local law, together with the required text thereof in the official county newspaper, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final number of said local law shall be made by the Clerk of the Legislature in her records, based on the date of final readiness for filing with the Secretary of State.
LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 2020 A Local Law Setting Salaries for Certain Elected Officials for Fiscal Year 2020.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 Section 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT This Local Law is enacted pursuant to Sections 200 and 201 of the County Law for the purpose of setting the salaries of certain elected officials for fiscal year 2020.
Section 2. OFFICIALS/SALARIES Effective with the first County payroll for fiscal years 2020 the annual salaries of the following officials shall be as follows below. TITLE 2020 SALARY Sheriff $90,270 Treasurer $72,420 County Clerk $66,810
Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with County Law Section 201 and Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 311 Motion by Barnes, Second by Blowers. RE: ALTERATION OF 2020 TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 – WEIGHTS AND MEASURERS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2020 be altered and modified by the following: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION +$ 50 6610.0410 Copier Supplies +$ 200 6610.0438 Supplies +$ 200 6610.0426 Maintenance of Equipment +$ 3,470 6610.0435 Professional Fees and Services -$ 20,088 6610.2210 General Service-Other Gov’ts Revenue +$ 23,196 6610.1962 Fee Collection Chemung Revenue +$ 7,886 6610.1963 Fee Collection Schuyler Revenue Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 312 Motion by Barnes, Second by Blowers. RE: ALTERATION OF 2020 TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 – SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 2020 be altered and modified by the following: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION -$2,500 8710.0565 Soil and Water Conservation Appropriations +$2,500 8710.0400 Contractual - Audit +$1,000 8710.0400 Contractual – Audit Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 313 Motion by Barnes, Second by Blowers. RE: ADOPTION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY BUDGET FOR 2020 WHEREAS, a notice was duly published in the official newspaper of the County of Schuyler that a Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget of the County of Schuyler for 2020 would be held at 6:30 P.M. on November 12, 2019 in Room 120 of the Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls, NY, and WHEREAS, the above-mentioned Public Hearing was held on November 12, 2019 at said time and place. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Budget for 2020 as presented by the Budget Officer and the Management & Finance Committee of the Legislature, and as revised by the Schuyler County Legislature, to raise $11,318,117 by tax levy, be adopted. Vote 8-0. 132
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RESOLUTION NO. 314 Motion by Barnes, Second by Blowers. RE: APPROPRIATE THE SEVERAL AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN BUDGET IN COLUMN ENTITLED "2020” WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature by Resolution No. 313 dated November 12, 2019, has adopted a budget for fiscal year 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the several amounts specified in such budget in the column entitled "2020" as amended, be, and the same hereby are, appropriated for the objects and purposes specified, effective January 1, 2020. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 315 Motion by Barnes, Second by Blowers. RE: 2020 BUDGET OF $50,169,588: LEGISLATURE TO DETERMINE TOWN CONTRIBUTION TO COUNTY TAXES AND ISSUE CERTIFICATE TO EACH TOWN BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law Section 900, as amended by Chapter 828 of the Laws of 1985, that this Legislature by December 31, 2019, levy the taxes for the County upon the basis of the full valuation of the taxable real property in accordance with Title 2, Article 8, the contribution of each Town to County taxes, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman issue no later than December 31, 2019 the required certificate to the tax collecting officer of each Town stating the total of taxes due from each Town to Schuyler County. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 316 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: MOTION TO BRING ONE (1) RESOLUTION TO THE FLOOR BE IT RESOLVED, that one (1) Resolution be brought to the floor. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 317 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SYRACUSE OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS FOR REMODEL OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICE SUITE – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Social Services is renovating the office suite at the Human Services Complex, and WHEREAS, Syracuse Office Environments through New York State contract has submitted a proposal for said renovation in an amount of not to exceed $122,164, effective November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Syracuse Office Environments for Schuyler County Social Services for the office renovations, for the term November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020, at a cost of not to exceed $122,164, funding available in account no. 6010.279 – Room Divider/Workstations, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. NEW BUSINESS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Chairman Fagan said as Administrator O’Hearn pointed out, this was my sixteenth year to oversee the budget. He wanted to thank the Legislative staff, both Stacy and Jamee, the Budget Officer, Administrator O’Hearn, the Department Heads and finally all of the staff. He acknowledged the fact that they are stuck with the budget that the Legislature cuts. He reflected that over the years they have nickeled and dimed each Department and have always expected the staff to do more with less, and it is very gratifying to see such a positive response and the wonderful level of services that is provided to our constituents, a very positive way of doing business. He recalls eight or nine years ago, the Legislature would spend four or five days on the budget, 133
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 and this year, we spent three and a half days. He feels the employees are doing a wonderful job. We have a tendency to bash the State regarding the unfunded mandates, but he is very grateful for the funds we have received, and it’s time to be positive. For example, the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) funding received in the amount of $10,000,000. It may be tough to get the projects through the red tape, but just look down Franklin Street. He had some friends in town recently and they spent some time touring our areas. He asked them what was the best part of their trip and the areas that impacted them the most, and they said Watkins Glen. He also reported that the County just recently was awarded funds through the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD) which has a positive impact. We are doing well, we are getting our fair share from the State, and we are doing the best that we can in terms of going after grant funds and working with other communities to reduce the cost of services. He then thanked everyone. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Administrator O’Hearn said that he had nothing more to report and asked if any of the Legislators had any questions for him. They did not. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mr. Bartow expressed his concerns and requested that the Legislators start thinking about the rest of the Communities, and that the focus should not be just about Watkins Glen. Mr. Hurley asked why the caregiver event was being held at the Harbor Hotel and not at the Human Services Complex. Tamre Waite, Director of Schuyler County Office for the Aging, explained to Mr. Hurley that the Hotel was donating the banquet room, so the cost was very minimal, and that the caregivers deserved something a little more special. The Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk Jamee L. Mack, Deputy Clerk.
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2019
The December 9, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Blowers and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. The County Attorney Steven Getman was present, and County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn was excused. The Clerk of the Legislature presented Chairman Fagan a certificate of recognition to acknowledge his sixteen years of service to the County as a Legislator and Chairman as he did not seek re-election and will be done at the end of the year. PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. C OF THE YEAR 2019 AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 7 OF THE YEAR 2000 TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL INCOME LIMITS PURSUANT TO REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW (RPTL) SECTION 459-C: Chairman Fagan explained what this Local Law was about. Mr. Alan Hurley asked how this was going to be handled. Thomas Bloodgood, Real Property Tax Director, explained to Mr. Hurley the intentions of this Local Law. PUBLIC HEARING IN REGARDS INCREASING THE SLIDING SCALE INCOME LIMITS FOR THE AGED EXEMPTION: Chairman Fagan explained this action as well and that people cannot have both exemptions and that there is an age qualification of sixty-five years old for the fifty percent tax reduction. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mr. Alan Hurley asked what the vetting process was for hiring personnel in the County. He asked if the County had other candidates interested in the County Attorney position and what the process was, such as doing background checks. Chairman Fagan said yes, references and background checks are done. Legislator Howell said that there are a number of positions that are re-appointed in the County and that it is not just the County 134
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Attorney being re-appointed. Mr. Paul Bartow asked the Chairman if he was part of the interview process for when Steven Getman was hired. The Chairman said that he didn’t recall. There was discussion regarding the County process of interviewing candidates for positions. Legislator Barnes explained the steps taken and how Steven Getman was hired as the Schuyler County Attorney. He said you cannot lose sight of his accomplishments, he has proven his ability as our County Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 318 Motion by Barnes, Second by Reed. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 12, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the November 12, 2019 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 319 Motion by Barnes, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS GRANT – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office of Emergency Management was awarded a New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Public Safety Answering Points Grant in the amount of $173,393.00, with no local share cost, and WHEREAS, these grant funds will be used to facilitate the operation of public safety communications to support statewide interoperable communications for first responders. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to accept and execute the Public Safety Answering Points Grant contract with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, for the term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, in the amount of $173,393.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish said grant accordingly, and in cooperation with the Emergency Management Department. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 320 Motion by Barnes, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH WILMAC BUSINESS EQUIPMENT CO., INC. FOR THE 911 CENTER – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office wishes to enter into a one-year contract for preventive software maintenance for the 911 Center’s logging recorder, and WHEREAS, this agreement will provide 24/7 On-site and Remote Support for the recorder at a cost of $8,745. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Wilmac Business Equipment Co., Inc., for Emergency Management for preventive software maintenance, for the term January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, in the amount of $8,745, funding available in the 2020 Emergency Management budget account no. 3689.435, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 321 Motion by Barnes, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL HANDBOOK/AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME SECRETARY TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY POSITION – DISTRICT ATTORNEY WHEREAS, the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office is in need of additional secretarial assistance due to New York State mandated discovery reform, requiring prosecutors to disclose their evidence to the defense earlier in case proceedings, effective January 1, 2020, and
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the District Attorney is requesting to create this position, upon the approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funding for this position is included in the 2020 Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the District Attorney is hereby authorized to create and fill the Secretary to the District Attorney position, effective immediately, at an annual salary of $37,000.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Management/Confidential Handbook be amended to add said title to Section V. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 322 Motion by Barnes, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE ON-CALL PAY DECREASE FOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS – DISTRICT ATTORNEY WHEREAS, Local Law No. 6 of the Year 2018 authorized per diem compensation under the “Counsel at First Arraignment Program”, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 39-19 authorized an on-call pay increase for Assistant District Attorney positions in the District Attorney’s Office to provide coverage on weekends and holidays, at a rate of $400 a day, not to exceed $34,800, and WHEREAS, the District Attorney is now requesting a decrease of $200 a day for the year 2020, not to exceed $18,000, and WHEREAS, funding is available in the 2020 budget account no. 1165.0101 in the amount of $18,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes on- call pay for the Assistant District Attorney positions in the District Attorney’s office to now be $400 a weekend ($200/day) and holidays, not to exceed $18,000, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 323 Motion by Barnes, Second by Blowers. RE: IMPLORING THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO IMMEDIATELY AMEND OR DELAY IMPLEMENTATION OF BAIL AND DISCOVERY REFORM LAWS THAT WILL ENDANGER THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK AND REVERSE DECADES OF BIPARTISAN PROGRESS IN REDUCING CRIME WHEREAS, protecting the people from harm by enforcing the rule of law is the foundational role of government, and WHEREAS, County governments are vested by the State of New York with the responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us, including the socioeconomically disadvantaged, the disabled, the elderly, and children, and WHEREAS, no group is more vulnerable than the victims of crime, and a just society demands that crime victims should be recognized as key participants within the criminal justice system and be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect, and, WHEREAS, for the past twenty-five years the State of New York has committed itself to reducing crime, and has succeeded as evidenced by official U.S. Department of Justice Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics showing that New York transformed from the second most dangerous state in America in the early 1990s to the safest large state in America by the early 2000s, and WHEREAS, in the final stages of adopting its FY 2020 budget, the State of New York enacted sweeping criminal justice reforms including the elimination of cash bail for many specific enumerated crimes and the imposition of stringent discovery mandates on police and prosecutors, and WHEREAS, under bail reform, beginning January 1, 2020, judges will be stripped of their discretion to set bail for many specific enumerated crimes, which means those suspected of committing these crimes can no longer be held in jail after their arrest, regardless of the strength of the case against these defendants, or the length of the potential sentence faced by these defendants, or the extent of the harm allegedly caused by these defendants, and instead these defendants will be released back into the general public, and
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WHEREAS, these crimes include those that result in the deaths of innocent people, including several subcategories of homicide and manslaughter, resulting in those responsible for these deaths being released back into the community of grieving families, and WHEREAS, these crimes include Making a Terroristic Threat and Money Laundering in Support of Terrorism in the Third and Fourth degree, resulting in those alleged to have supported terrorism in this manner, or who have threatened to commit acts of terrorism, being released immediately from police custody, and WHEREAS, these crimes include Promoting an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child; Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child; Failure to Register as a Sex Offender; and Patronizing a Person for Prostitution in a School Zone, resulting in suspected child predators being released and returning into our community, and WHEREAS, these crimes include Aggravated Assault Upon a Person Less than Eleven Years Old; Reckless Assault of a Child by a Daycare Provider; Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance to a Child; Abandonment of a Child; and Criminal Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds, resulting in those suspected to have physically harmed or endangered children in this manner being free from custody, and WHEREAS, these crimes include Female Genital Mutilation; Stalking in the Second Degree; and Aggravated Harassment, resulting in those suspected of violating victims in this manner being returned to the community of those victims, and WHEREAS, these crimes include Endangering the Welfare of a Vulnerable Elderly Person or an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person, resulting in the potential for further endangerment of seniors and these defenseless individuals, and WHEREAS, these crimes include Aggravated Cruelty to Animals; Torturing Animals and Injuring Animals, resulting in the immediate release of those suspected of deliberately injuring, torturing and killing animals, and WHEREAS, these crimes include Assault in the Third Degree, Aggravated Vehicular Assault, and other crimes of physical violence against people, and WHEREAS, these crimes include Burglary of a Residence, resulting in the immediate release of these individuals back into the neighborhoods they are suspected of targeting, and WHEREAS, these crimes include Bail Jumping and Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, resulting in release on recognizance of the very individuals who have demonstrated a propensity to evade the law, and WHEREAS, all of the offenders mentioned heretofore are at risk of not showing up for court, thereby placing a burden on public employees who, under this law, are required to send multiple court appearance reminders to these offenders, as well as police officers and District Attorneys who must commit resources to tracking and pursuing those who evade prosecution, and WHEREAS, all offenders who are currently being held in custody for non-qualifying crimes including those mentioned heretofore will be eligible for release from custody on January 1, 2020, and WHEREAS, the discovery mandates imposed by the State of New York will require police and District Attorneys, beginning January 1, 2020, to turn over voluminous trial-related materials to defense attorneys within 15 days, creating a mandate that will inevitably not be achieved in some cases and may result in the inability of the People to properly prosecute cases against criminal defendants, and WHEREAS, the office of New York State’s chief law enforcement officer, Attorney General Letitia James, testified at a state legislative hearing on October 28, 2019, that there will be implementation difficulties because prosecutors across the state lack the resources required to fully comply with discovery mandates, and WHEREAS, the Attorney General’s office further testified that their own office, which carries a limited criminal caseload, lacks resources required to fully comply with discovery mandates and consequently needs an additional $10 million in state funding, and
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, discovery reform will also result in an opportunity for defendants to gain access to crime scenes that may include a victim's residence, thereby giving defendants accused of burglaries, assaults, rapes and other crimes committed in victims’ homes the right to return to those same homes, and WHEREAS, the issues mentioned heretofore will undeniably impact past, present and future victims of crime in a negative manner, and in so doing, the bail and discovery reforms adopted by the State of New York will themselves further victimize these innocent individuals, and WHEREAS, these bail and discovery laws, in their current form, represent a clear and present danger to society, will tilt the scales of justice in favor of suspected criminals and away from innocent crime victims, and risk reversing decades of bipartisan progress made by the State of New York in reducing crime, and WHEREAS, the fundamental responsibility of governments to protect the vulnerable in society demands that the shortcomings of these laws be remedied prior to their effective date of January 1, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby implores the State of New York to immediately amend or otherwise delay implementation of these laws by convening an emergency session of the State Legislature, or by emergency executive authority, or by any other means deemed possible by the State, and to do so before December 31, 2019, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following improvements to these laws be implemented as soon as possible: 1. Give judges the discretion to impose bail when appropriate for all of the crimes enumerated in this resolution; 2. Increase the discovery timeline from 15 days to a minimum of 45 days; 3. Phase in discovery reform by applying these new mandates only to misdemeanors effective January 1, 2020, and then to felonies effective January 1, 2021, and repeal the provision that makes the new discovery mandates applicable to violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law; 4. Require that court appearance reminders are sent not only to defendants but also to the victims of their crimes; and 5. Extend appropriate dignity, fairness and respect to crime victims by soliciting input from victim advocate organizations and considering their suggestions for improving these laws, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature asks all counties in New York State to urge their state representatives to take immediate action on the foregoing issues, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be provided to every member of the New York State Legislature, Attorney General Letitia James, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Congressman Thomas W. Reed III, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Charles Schumer, the New York State Association of Counties, the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, the District Attorneys Association of New York, the New York State Defenders Association, the New York State Probation Officers Association, the New York Council of Probation Administrators, the Association of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, the New York State Association of City Court Judges, the County Judges Association of the State of New York, the County Attorneys’ Association of the State of New York, Inter County Association of Western New York, and all others deemed necessary. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 324 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CONSTELLATION ENERGY RESOURCES, LLC FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLY, FIXED PRICE SOLUTIONS – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds has received an electric supply fixed price schedule for street lighting from Constellation Energy Resources, LLC to provide electricity at a fixed rate to be determined based on the current market price on December 9, 2019 (based on date of execution by Schuyler County). 138
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Constellation Energy Resources, LLC for the electric supply fixed price schedule for street lighting for Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds, effective January 1, 2020 through November 24, 2021, at a fixed rate to be determined based on current market price on December 9, 2019, funding available in Buildings and Grounds account no. 1620.442 – Utilities and Highway account no. 5110.520 – Street Lighting, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 325 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY FOR PART-TIME ASSISTANT DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAY AND FACILITIES POSITION – BUILDINGS & GROUNDS WHEREAS, the Highway Department and Buildings and Grounds Department have consolidated their administrative duties, and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has determined there is a temporary need for additional managerial support and project management, and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent is requesting to fill the position of Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Highway and Facilities, upon approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funding for the position is in the 2020 Buildings and Grounds budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby acknowledges the appointment by Kenneth Thurston, County Highway Superintendent, of David W. Lisk, to the Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Highway and Facilities position, with an annual salary of $20,000, effective January 1, 2020. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 326 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MITCHELL 1 FOR SHOP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT/CENTRAL GARAGE WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Highway Department, through the Central Garage division, performs maintenance and repairs on various vehicles, and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent recommends the purchase of Shopkey Pro Shop Management Software to improve the Central Garage efficiency in the daily operations, and WHEREAS, the annual fee is $1,728.00, for a term of January 1, 2020 through December 31,2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Mitchell 1 for the Highway Department/Central Garage for Shopkey Pro Management Software for the term January 1,2020 through December 31, 2020, at an annual cost of $1,728.00, funding available in the 2020 Budget account no. 1640.400 – Contractual Expense, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 327 Motion by Howell, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ESTABLISH AND COLLECT FEES FOR THE INSPECTION AND TESTING OF ALL WEIGHTS AND MEASURES TESTING DEVICES – WEIGHTS & MEASURES WHEREAS, New York State Weights and Measures law, Article 16, Section 181 (8) of the Agriculture and Markets Law, gives the authority to establish and collect fees for the inspection and testing of all weights and measures devices, and WHEREAS, New York State Weights and Measures Regulations: 1NYCRR Part 220, Section 220.3a sets the schedule of maximum fees permitted for inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes the Weights and Measures Department to establish and collect fees for the inspection and testing of all weights and measures devices in Schuyler County per the New York State Weights and Measurers Regulation 1NYCRR Part 220, Section: 220.3a, schedule of fees, effective January 1, 2020. Vote 8-0. 139
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BRADFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 329 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: ACCEPT AND ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DRUG- FREE COMMUNITIES GRANT- PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, the Public Health Department is the umbrella department for the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD) program, and WHEREAS, the Public Health Department applied for and was awarded the Department of Health and Human Services Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program Grant 2H79SP020428-06 for SCCUDD, and WHEREAS, said grant is in the amount of $125,000 a year for five years, for the period of October 31, 2019 through October 30, 2024. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign said grant contract, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby directed to establish the Drug- Free Communities Grant budget of $125,000 accordingly in cooperation with the Public Health Department. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 330 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION – PUBLIC HEALTH/WATERSHED WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health’s Watershed Department has shared the services of an Information Processing Specialist with the Highway Department and Weights and Measures Department, and WHEREAS, the Information Processing Specialist position has been reclassified and determined to better align with the title of Administrative Assistant, and WHEREAS, the majority of the duties performed by the Administrative Assistant will be for the Watershed Department, and
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WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer and Department Heads involved have determined that the reclassified position should be placed under the Public Health’s Watershed Department, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health’s Watershed Department is requesting to create one full-time Administrative Assistant position, upon the approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funding for this position is included in the 2020 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Public Health’s Watershed Department is hereby authorized to create and fill one full-time Administrative Assistant position at an hourly rate of $20.91 to be placed in Grade 8 as set forth in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, effective January 1, 2020 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hourly rate is subject to change upon ratification of the 2020 CSEA Administrative Unit contract. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 331 Motion by Blowers, second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET FOR STATE AID – MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, the State has increased the State Aid for Finger Lakes Area Counseling & Recovery Agency, Inc. in the amount of $399.00 under the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to amend the 2019 Budget as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $399.00 4322.0336 FLACRA (Finger Lakes Addictions) $399.00 4322.3490 State Aid Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 332 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE ONGOING CONTRACT WITH BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS/BHS IPS, LLC FOR MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, Beacon Health options (“Beacon”) is a national complementary Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) network which adds to the coverage of a primary PPO or Health Maintenance Organization/Point of Service/Exclusive Provider Organization by giving members an additional choice of providers at discounted rates, typically at the member’s higher coinsurance level, and WHEREAS, the County’s Director of Community Services has recommended that the county contract with Beacon Health Options/BHS IPS, LLC at no cost to the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an ongoing contract with Beacon Health Options/BHS IPS, LLC for medical reimbursement services effective upon signing, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 333 Motion by Blowers, Second by Rondinaro. RE: AUTHORIZE ONGOING CONTRACT WITH GREATER ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION ORGANIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC RECORD SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Community Services provide services for patients, and WHEREAS, Greater Rochester Regional Health Information Organization provides secure electronic transfer of patient records, and WHEREAS, there is a direct digital security certificate fee of $100 annually for each HIPPA covered entity, and a setup fee of $200 per provider for Alerts – Basic Notification. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an ongoing contract with Greater Rochester Regional Health Information Organization for the Schuyler County Community Services for electronic records services, effective December 9, 2019 until terminated, 141
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 funding available in account no. 4310.435-Professional Fees & Services, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 334 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE RENEWING THE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INC. (SCOPED) FOR 2020 AND AUTHORIZE USE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESERVE FUNDS WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature wishes to renew its contract with Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development, Inc. (SCOPED) for 2020 with a one-time increase of $25,000 in addition to their 2020 appropriation funding in the amount of $190,000, and WHEREAS, said increase of $25,000 is to be funded by the Economic Development Reserve Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes using $25,000.00 from the Economic Development Reserve Fund for said increase, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute the above described contract renewal with SCOPED, in the total amount of $215,000, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $25,000 from the Economic Development Reserve Fund Balance account A890 into the Economic Development account no. 6989.0400 - Contractual Expense – SCOPED. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 335 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS FOR APPLICATION AND MONITORING EXPENSES FOR THE LAMOKA/WANETA LAKES PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT (LAMOKA AND WANETA LAKES) WHEREAS, the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District needs to solicit request for proposals for the application of ProcellaCOR on Lamoka and Waneta Lakes and the residual monitoring thereof, and WHEREAS, the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District needs to submit a permit treatment plan application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regarding the proposed herbicide (ProcellaCOR) treatment of Lamoka and Waneta Lakes in 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature be hereby authorized to advertise for proposals on or about January 8, 2020 for chemical application and residual monitoring services as set forth above for the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that proposals will be due no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Acceptance/rejection of the proposals will be done at a future meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature. The County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District authorizes Dennis Fagan and/or Glenn Sullivan, on their behalf, to submit the required permit application to DEC for the ProcellaCOR treatment of Lamoka and Waneta Lakes in 2020. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 336 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE ITEMS JUNK OR SURPLUS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS – PURCHASING WHEREAS, various departments have items to be declared junk or surplus. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declares the following assets junk or surplus, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following items are to be bid out, traded, placed in storage for an auction or disposed of. JUNK 142
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Asset # Description Serial/VIN # Department 6059 Latitude Laptop 6TP7RB1 Highway 6074 Panasonic Tough Book Laptop 6HKSA11861R Public Safety 6076 Panasonic Tough Book Laptop 6GKSA10705R Public Safety 6551 Dell OptiPlex 755 GW5KPH1 Office for the Aging 6605 Dell OptiPlex 755 2Z2PFG1 Public Defender 6650 Dell OptiPlex 760 GBDJQJ1 Records Management 6865 Office Furniture Treasurer SURPLUS (To Auction) Asset # Description Serial/VIN # Department 6247 2008 Chevy Equinox 2CNDL13F486056830 Public Health Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 337 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: ADOPT INCREASE IN THE CURRENT AGED EXEMPTION SLIDING SCALE INCOME LIMIT – REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature duly advertised and conducted a public hearing in respect to a proposed increase in the income limit for exemption from taxation in the case of persons 65 years of age or older, and WHEREAS, the current base income limit was set by resolution in 2003 and has remained unchanged since then, and WHEREAS, this Legislature deems an increase in the exempt amount on a sliding scale from a $11,000 to a $14,000 base income proper and necessary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the income limit for the partial exemption from real property taxation pursuant to section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law for persons 65 years of age or older be increased to correspond with the sliding scale outlined below, effective with the 2020 assessment rolls for the 2021 taxes and thereafter. INCOME LIMIT % OF EXEMPTION $14,000 50% $15,000 45% $16,000 40% $17,000 35% $17,900 30% $18,800 25% $19,700 20% $20,600 15% $21,500 10% $22,400 5% Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 338 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE TOWN OF HECTOR DELINQUENT WATER BILLS TO BE CHARGED ON THE JANUARY 2020, TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILLS – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 149, the Town of Hector has transmitted to the County a statement showing the names of the property owners of delinquent water bills and amounts unpaid, and a request for same to be levied and collected as an assessment against the real property on the 2020 Town and County tax bills. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the delinquent water bills for the Town of Hector be added to the January 2020, Town and County tax bills as a separate item for the amount of the arrears, provided by New York State Town Law, Article 12, Section 198. Vote 8-0. 143
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More than $17,000 but less than $17,900 30 per centum More than $17,900 but less than $18,800 25 per centum More than $18,800 but less than $19,700 20 per centum More than $19,700 but less than $20,600 15 per centum More than $20,600 but less than $21,500 10 per centum More than $21,500 but less than $22,400 5 per centum The above schedule may be amended by Local Law or Resolution duly adopted pursuant to the applicable provisions of RPTL § 459-c from time to time. SECTION 10: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Local Law shall take effect immediately. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 341 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE PART-TIME MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE CLERK POSITION - COUNTY CLERK’S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, there is a need for an additional part-time employee in the Department of Motor Vehicles caused by the Federal Real ID legislation and other upcoming State and/or Federal legislative mandates, that create complicated transactions and increase processing times, and WHEREAS, the County Clerk’s Department is requesting to create this position, upon approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funding for this position is included in the tentative 2020 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Clerk’s Department is hereby authorized to create and fill one part-time, 17 hours a week, Motor Vehicle License Clerk position at an hourly rate of $15.56, to be placed in Grade 3, as set forth in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, effective January 1, 2020, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hourly rate is subject to change upon ratification of the 2020 CSEA Administrative Unit contract. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 342 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: SET DATES - 2019 YEAR END MEETING AND THE 2020 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the final meeting of the year 2019 for the Schuyler County Legislature be held on Monday, December 30, 2019, in the Legislative Chambers at 9:00 a.m. and that appropriate legal notice be published in the official newspaper of the County, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2020 Organizational Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature shall be held on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in the Legislative Chambers at 9:00 a.m. and that appropriate legal notice be published in the official newspaper of the County. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 343 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAX RECEIPTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 261 OF THE NEW YORK STATE TAX LAW FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2019 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the County Clerk and Treasurer have presented their report concerning mortgage tax receipts for the period April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, pursuant to Section 261 of the New York State Tax Law, and the same has been apportioned to the various municipalities thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be, and hereby is, authorized to pay the respective towns and villages of Schuyler County those amounts listed below. MORTGAGE TAX DISTRIBUTION AMONG TOWNS AND VILLAGES APRIL 1, 2019 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 TOWNS Amount Due VILLAGES Amount Due Catharine $7,996.95 Burdett $924.51 Cayuta $2,599.28 Montour Falls $3,186.44 Dix $15,764.42 Odessa $1,165.63 Hector $54,256.14 Watkins Glen $5,779.74 Montour $9,380.18 Orange $9,684.73 Reading $12,824.10 Tyrone $12,435.63 TOTALS $124,941.43 $11,056.32 Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 344 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER FROM VOICE AND DATA RESERVE ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE 365 LICENSING – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department had an unanticipated expense to upgrade the County’s security with the purchase of a cyber security program which has caused the Information Technology Department’s Contractual Expense account to become depleted, and WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department still needs to purchase the annual Office 365 licensing for the County in the amount of $45,449.97, and WHEREAS, this purchase would deplete the Contractual Expense account by $27,500.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer the amount of $27,500.00 from the Voice and Data Reserve Account into account no. 1680.400 Contractual Expense to pay said expense. Vote 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 345 Motion by Barnes, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO THE CHEMUNG–SCHUYLER-STEUBEN WORKFORCE NEW YORK FOR RECAPTURED FUNDS WHEREAS, Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Workforce New York (CSS WFNY) is a local workforce development board established by the three counties to assist individuals with greater employment opportunities and provide businesses with an adequate labor pool, and WHEREAS, CSS WFNY receives Federal funding through the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) which is overseen by the New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL), and WHEREAS, certain criteria must be met in order to expend WIOA funds, and WHEREAS, a 2016 audit by the NYS DOL found reported expenditures totaling $11,336.20 that were not allowable and must be recaptured, and WHEREAS, Federal regulations stipulate the founding counties of CSS WFNY are responsible for any recaptured funds, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County’s portion of the cost of recaptured funds is $2,267.24. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes payment to CSS WFNY in the amount of $2,267.24 to come from the Contingency account, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer the amount of $2,267.24 from Contingency account no. 1990.0500 into Legislative account no. 1010.0410, and 146
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to Dan Porter, Executive Director, CSS Workforce New York. Vote 8-0. NEW BUSINESS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Howell said that he wanted to recognize Legislator Fagan for his sixteen years of service. Chairman Fagan reported that the sales tax revenue has been reported through the month of October and we are three hundred and ten thousand dollars up over last year at this time. He said that last year was record setting and this is a 3.3% increase. The total increase this year is 6.4% with two months left to report. At this rate we should generate nearly $12 million. These figures are close to the amount we collect with property taxes and this is the reason why we must hold the line with property taxes, and why the sales tax is very important to us. He feels they need to continue to support economic development and our tourism. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mr. Paul Bartow said that the sales tax figures are good news, and that we have a positive future ahead. He reiterated his opinion on what the Legislature should be doing in the outer areas regarding the internet services, particularly in Legislative Districts 7 and 8. Mr. Alan Hurley asked what contributes to the increase in sales tax. Chairman Fagan said that he feels it is due to the sales tax now required on the internet purchases. Legislator Barnes explained what the Southern Tier Network, Inc. is doing with Dark Fiber and internet services. He asked that you all trust us to know what we are doing and that we are working on this issue. Mr. Paul Bartow and Mr. Alan Hurley both voiced their opinions regarding this topic and there was some contention between Mr. Hurley and Legislator Barnes. The Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk Jamee L. Mack, Deputy Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2019
The December 17, 2019 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Rondinaro and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Harp and Legislator Reed who were absent. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 346 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the following items of business: 1. APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT COVERING EMPLOYEES IN THE SCHUYLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #8600, AFSCME, CSEA LOCAL 849 Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 347 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Barnes. RE: APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT COVERING EMPLOYEES IN THE SCHUYLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #8600, AFSCME, CSEA 147
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 LOCAL 849 WHEREAS, representatives of the County have engaged in Collective Bargaining with the Schuyler County Administrative Unit #8600 (“the Association”), and WHEREAS, a tentative agreement upon terms and conditions for a new contract for calendar years 2020 through 2022 was reached with respect to employees in the Association, and WHEREAS, the Association duly ratified the tentative agreement on December 16, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby ratify and approve of the terms and contents of said collective bargaining agreement between the County of Schuyler and the Schuyler County Administrative CSEA Unit #8600, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be hereby authorized to execute the aforementioned agreement. DISCUSSION: Administrator O’Hearn reviewed some modifications that had been made after he last reported what was in the contract. One of them was the fact that on-call pay could not be eliminated for Public Health nurses as it was mandatory. He also reported that with this union all going to the Excellus PPO2 plan the County will have a net positive next year with insurance costs. He is very pleased with the outcome. Vote 6-0. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The Meeting adjourned at 1:04 p.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk
YEAR END MEETING DECEMBER 30, 2019
The December 30, 2019 Year End Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Fagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Rondinaro and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Lausell who was excused and Legislator Reed who was absent. County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn, and County Attorney Steven Getman were also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 348 Motion by Barnes, Second by Howell. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR A NEW COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) AND RECORDS SYSTEM AND A FIVE-YEAR FLEX SYSTEM AND SERVICES AGREEMENT – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Office wishes to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records System, along with a five-year Flex System Services Agreement for the Emergency 911 Services Department, and WHEREAS, the cost for the new CAD and Records System is $391,974.05, with a statement of work (SOW) laying out a payment schedule with the Services Agreement effective after final acceptance for five years, and WHEREAS, funding is available in the 911 Reserve Account to cover said cost. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Emergency Management for a new CAD and Records System, effective upon execution, and a Flex System Services Agreement effective upon final acceptance for five years, in the amount of $391,974.05, funding available in the 911 Reserve Account, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 349 Motion by Barnes, Second by Howell. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH SATELLITE TRACKING OF PEOPLE, LLC (STOP) FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING – PROBATION DEPARTMENT 148
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WHEREAS, the Probation Department is required to provide Electronic Monitoring Units, and Satellite Tracking of People, LLC (STOP) has been providing this service with a contract due to expire December 31, 2019, and WHEREAS, STOP has agreed to extend their contract for one more year, with pricing through the existing Office of General Services New York State Contract PC66893. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract extension with Satellite Tracking of People, LLC (STOP) for the Probation Department for Electronic Monitoring Services, for the term January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, at costs per the State Contract Bid Pricing sheet, funding available in the 2020 Probation budget account no. 3140.0382, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 350 Motion by Barnes, Second by Howell. RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEOPOST FOR A NEW POSTAGE METER – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Department is in need of a new postage meter and Neopost offers state bid pricing through a thirty-six -month lease. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a thirty-six-month lease agreement with Neopost for the Sheriff’s Department for a new postage meter for the term January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022, at a cost of $201.00 annually, funding available in account no. 3110. 0433, approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 351 Motion by Barnes, Second by Howell. RE: AUTHORIZE THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH EV CONNECT, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT ELECTRONIC VEHICLE POWERCHARGE L2 SINGLE PLUG CDMA PEDESTAL CHARGE STATIONS AND RELATED NYSERDA CHARGE READY NY PROGRAM AGREEMENT – BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds proposes to install four electronic vehicle PowerCharge L2 Single Plug Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) Pedestal Charge Stations on County owned property, and WHEREAS, working in conjunction with the local Cornell Cooperative Extension and the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), EV Connect, Inc. has submitted a quote with the initial cost of $17,992, and $4,640 for year two and three, totaling $27,272,00, and WHEREAS, the cost will be covered by rebates from NYSERDA, pursuant to the NYSERDA Charge Ready NY Program Equipment Owner Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a three-year contract with EV Connects, Inc. for eight electronic vehicle PowerCharge L2 Single Plug CDMA Pedestal Charging Stations for Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds for a term of December 30, 2019 through December 29, 2022, at a total cost of $27,272 before rebates, funding available in account no. 7110.427- Maintenance Supplies, together with the related NYSERDA Charge Ready NY Program Equipment Owner Agreement, contracts approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 352 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE SIX-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THREE SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS IN EMERGENCY HOUSING – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, Subtitle VII-B of The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (“McKinney-Vento”) authorizes the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program and is the primary piece of federal legislation related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness, and
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DUNDEE CENTRAL SCHOOL ODESSA MONTOUR CENTRAL SCHOOL TRUMANSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 353 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH STEUBEN CHURCH PEOPLE AGAINST POVERTY, INC D.B.A. ARBOR DEVELOPMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES – SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Office of Children and Family Services have set fourth new requirements under 19- OCFS-ADM-16 for the residential program for victims of domestic violence, which requirements became effective October 4, 2019, and which require amending the existing contracts for said services, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Social Services has an existing contract for the 2019 calendar year that now requires compliance with said regulations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a superseding contract with Steuben Church People Against Poverty, Inc., d.b.a. Arbor Development in order to comply with the above requirements, term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, at the per diem rate determined by the State of New York, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 354 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ASSOCIATION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY FOR THE FAMILY PLAY AND RESOURCE CENTER PARENT EDUCATOR - YOUTH BUREAU WHEREAS, through the Youth Bureau Resource Allocation Plan the Youth Bureau is able to fund a Parent Educator for the Family Play and Resource Center, and WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension has been an active partner in the Family Play and Resource Center and is willing to provide the Parent Educator. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension to provide a parent educator for a minimum of 6 hours per week, at a total amount not to exceed $3,992.00, for a term of January 1 ,2019 through December 31, 2019, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 355 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers.
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RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE LESS THAN FULL-TIME VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR POSITION – OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging (SCOFA) has received funds to address unmet needs including wait lists for services, and WHEREAS, a plan has been created and approved by the New York State Office for the Aging to utilize funds for a Volunteer Coordinator who will develop a volunteer recruitment campaign and build a viable volunteer program to address unmet needs, and WHEREAS, the Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible to recruit, train, educate and match volunteers as well as assist in developing policies and procedures, monitor the program, complete reports as required, and handle the daily oversight of the program, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging Department is requesting to create a Volunteer Coordinator position, upon the approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funding for this position is included in the 2020 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Office for the Aging Department is hereby authorized to create and fill one less than full-time Volunteer Coordinator position, to work 25 hours per week, at an hourly rate of $21.54, to be placed in Grade Level 8, as set forth in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 356 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH EPIPHANY COMMUNITY SERVICES, LLC FOR ONGOING COALITION EVALUATION FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY COALITION ON UNDERAGE DRINKING AND DRUGS - PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, Public Health, as the lead agency for the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD), was awarded a Federal Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant with the requirement of using an independent evaluator, and WHEREAS, Epiphany Community Services LLC was chosen as such independent evaluator from those interviewed due to their past experience in evaluating and in-depth understanding of DFC grants. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a contract with Epiphany Community Services, LLC in the amount of $15,000, plus travel expenses, for an annual onsite visit, for the term of October 31, 2019 through October 30, 2020, funded available in DFC Grant funds, contract approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 357 Motion by Harp, Second by Blowers. RE: AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR THE SENIOR DATA ENTRY OPERATOR POSITION IN THE MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT – COMMUNITY SERVICES – AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 23-20 WHEREAS, Paula Johns currently holds the position of Sr. Data Entry Operator the Mental Health Department, and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services temporarily assigned Paula Johns with duties of the Administrative Assistant upon the unexpected vacancy of that position, and WHEREAS, the Director, in consultation with the Personnel Officer, has identified the temporary duties will need to continue until the Administrative Assistant position is filled, and WHEREAS, the Director, with the approval of the County Administrator, wishes to temporarily increase Paula Johns’ pay for 25% of her time (8.75 hours per week) from $21.84 to $23.24, retroactive to July 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes a temporary increase in pay to Paula Johns, of 25% of her time (8.75 hours per week) from $21.84 to $23.24, retroactive to July 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019, and until such time as the position of Administrative Assistant is filled, and 151
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hourly rate for Administrative Assistant duties effective January 1, 2020 will be $24.19, per the ratification of the 2020-2023 CSEA Administrative Unit Contract. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 358 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: DECLARE NEGATIVE DECLARATION STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ICE RINK AND SPLASH PAD AT CLUTE PARK – PLANNING DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler, per an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Watkins Glen, is the lead agent for the implementation of a Year-Round Creation Improvement at Clute Park, owned by the Village, through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) funding, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Schuyler County Legislature has received and reviewed Part 1 Short Environmental Action Form (EAF) for the proposed project, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County has determined that the action to construct a 10,000 square foot ice rink and splash pad at Clute Park is an unlisted action and has completed the parts 2 and 3 of the EAF to assess any environmental impacts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature has reviewed the potential impacts of the proposed ice rink and splash pad construction at Clute Park and found that there will be no significant negative environmental impacts associated with this action, and a Draft Impact Statement will not be prepared. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 359 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: UNPAID SCHOOL TAXES – ASSESSED AND RELEVIED FOR 2019-2020 (2018-2019 CITY SCHOOLS) WHEREAS, the County Treasurer submitted to this County Legislature, pursuant to Section 1330 and 1332 of the Real Property Tax Law, a certified list of unpaid school taxes as of November 15th, which will be assessed and relevied, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1330 and 1332 of the Real Property Tax Law, this Legislature is required to pay the various Districts the amount of unpaid school taxes, as certified. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the unpaid school taxes for the year 2019-2020 (2018- 2019 City Schools), as they appear on said certified list be, and the same hereby are, approved as of December 31, 2019, and the real property named in said certification any items of unpaid taxes therein set forth. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 360 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to make the following account transfers in order to balance out the 2019 accounts, to wit:
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Date Prepared: 07/06/2020 10:12 AM SCHUYLER COUNTY GLR4150 1.0 Page 1 of 3 Budget Adjustment Form
Year: 2019 Period:12 Trans Type: B1 - Transfer Status: Posted
Trans No: 48365 Trans Date: 12/31/2019 User Ref: HSOKOLOWSKI
Requested: RES NO 360 Approved: DBURNS Created by: HSOKOLOWSKI 06/25/2020
Description: 2019 YEAR END TRANSFERS PER RES 360 - GENERAL FUND Account # Order: Yes Print Parent Account: No
Account No. Account Description Amount
001.1010.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 569.25
001.1010.0410 COPIER SUPPLIES & EXPENSE -569.25
001.1165.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 8,969.48
001.1165.0101 PERSONNEL SERVICES OVERTIME ON CALL -2,723.65
001.1165.0416 COURT REPORTERS -6,245.83
001.1230.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 698.94
001.1230.0444 CAR OPERATION & EXPENSE -698.94
001.1325.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR -13,950.12
001.1355.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 1,717.84
001.1355.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -1,717.84
001.1362.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 19,730.79
001.1410.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR -5,780.67
001.1420.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 381.64
001.1420.0409 CONFERENCE EXPENSE -381.64
001.1430.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 388.66
001.1430.0435 PROFESSIONAL FEES & SERVICES -388.66
001.1431.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 444.65
001.1431.0431 OFFICE SUPPLIES -444.65
001.1450.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 76.71
001.1450.0102 PERSONNEL SERVICES OTHER -76.71
001.1610.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -20.31
001.1610.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 20.31
001.1620.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 650.79
001.1620.0101 PERSONNEL SERVICES OVERTIME -650.79
001.1622.0200 EQUIPMENT -873.17
001.1622.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 381.52
001.1622.0101 PERSONNEL SERVICES OVERTIME 491.65
001.1640.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 83.92
001.1640.0101 PERSONNEL SERVICES OVERTIME -83.92
001.1910.0423 INSURANCE-SMP -114,980.83
001.1990.0500 CONTINGENCIES -168,732.76
001.2490.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 80,132.71
001.2960.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -80,132.71 Date Prepared: 07/06/2020 10:12 AM SCHUYLER COUNTY GLR4150 1.0 Page 2 of 3 Budget Adjustment Form
Account No. Account Description Amount
001.2960.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -60,000.00
001.2960.0440 TRAVEL EXPENSE -91,121.58
001.3110.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 50,437.91
001.3110.0101 PERSONNEL SERVICES OVERTIME -4,953.90
001.3110.0102 PERSONNEL SERVICES PART TIME -10,205.07
001.3110.0103 SPECIAL EVENTS PAYROLL 3,933.61
001.3110.0118 DRUG INVESTIGATIONS (PERSONNEL) -2,550.00
001.3110.0201 EQUIPMENT-OTHER -584.26
001.3110.0204 CAR -2,258.68
001.3110.0213 RADIO EQUIPMENT -1,000.00
001.3110.0317 SPECIAL EVENTS -770.00
001.3110.0328 CELLULAR PHONE -147.47
001.3110.0432 POLICE SUPPLIES -337.86
001.3110.0439 TELEPHONE -470.13
001.3110.0441 UNIFORM CLOTHING ALLOWANCE -964.68
001.3110.0444 CAR OPERATION & EXPENSE -120.00
001.3111.0101 PERSONNEL SERVICES OVERTIME -4,000.00
001.3111.0102 PERSONNEL SERVICES PART TIME -1,000.00
001.3140.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR -19,482.46
001.3140.0409 CONFERENCE EXPENSE & TRAINING -5,450.89
001.3140.0410 COPIER SUPPLIES & EXPENSE -76.12
001.3150.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 13,666.14
001.3150.0101 PERSONNEL SERVICES OVERTIME 2,736.49
001.3150.0102 PERSONNEL SERVICES PART TIME -2,439.91
001.3150.0454 FOOD -5,708.60
001.3150.0456 BOARD MALE & FEMALE PRISIONERS -4,300.00
001.3315.0113 PERSONNEL SERVICES-ENFORCEMENT -3,954.12
001.3510.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 430.51
001.3510.0101 PERSONNEL SERVICES OVERTIME -430.51
001.4010.0435 PROFESSIONAL FEES & SERVICES -7,233.24
001.4042.0358 POST EXPOSURE TREATMENT 7,233.24
001.4050.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 604.68
001.4050.0200 EQUIPMENT -604.68
001.4310.0435 PROFESSIONAL FEES & SERVICES -250,000.00
001.6010.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 141.72
001.6010.0401 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE-MISC. -141.72
001.6010.0551 RAISE THE AGE -422,198.54 Date Prepared: 07/06/2020 10:12 AM SCHUYLER COUNTY GLR4150 1.0 Page 3 of 3 Budget Adjustment Form
Account No. Account Description Amount
001.6055.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -159,663.84
001.6100.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -65,500.00
001.6123.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 3,719.37
001.6129.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -3,719.37
001.6129.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -8,833.33
001.6129.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -81,688.04
001.6140.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -31,280.53
001.6410.0436 ROOM TAX - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 40,113.86
001.7110.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 603.74
001.7110.0427 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES -603.74
001.7510.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 13.83
001.7989.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -13.83
001.8020.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 291.84
001.8020.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -291.84
001.9010.0801 STATE RETIREMENT - GEN FUND 54,748.69
001.9030.0802 SOCIAL SECURITY - GEN FUND 30,544.96
001.9040.0803 WORKERS COMPENSATION - GEN FUND 28,661.42
001.9055.0806 DISABILITY INSURANCE - GEN FUND 108.60
001.9060.0807 HOSPITAL & MEDICAL INSURANCE -114,063.67
001.9060.0807 HOSPITAL & MEDICAL INSURANCE -107,831.36
001.9524.0900 TRANSFERS 1,521,716.95
Total Amount: 0.00 Date Prepared: 07/06/2020 10:16 AM SCHUYLER COUNTY GLR4150 1.0 Page 1 of 1 Budget Adjustment Form
Year: 2019 Period:12 Trans Type: B1 - Transfer Status: Posted
Trans No: 48367 Trans Date: 12/31/2019 User Ref: HSOKOLOWSKI
Requested: RES NO 360 Approved: Created by: HSOKOLOWSKI 06/25/2020
Description: 2019 YEAR END TRANSFERS PER RES 360 - GENERAL FUND Account # Order: Yes Print Parent Account: No
Account No. Account Description Amount
001.1165.0409.1184 CONFERENCE EXPENSE.OVS GRANT 85.55
001.1165.0431.1184 OFFICE SUPPLIES.OVS GRANT 76.04
001.1450.0200.0902 EQUIPMENT.C004113 EARLY VOTING AID GRANT 5,468.00
001.3110.0200.3044 EQUIPMENT.SHERIFF SLETPP GRANT 9/1/16-8/31/19 2,112.68
001.3111.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 293.90
001.3315.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 367.96
001.4010.0489.4048 FRINGE BENEFITS.BT/PHEP 7/1/18-6/30/19 0.15
001.4010.0400.4143 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE.DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES - 9/30/18-9/29/19 21,919.70
001.5630.0400.5631 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE.TRANSIT ASSISTANCE GRANT-ARRA FUNDS 46,513.10
001.6070.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 312.89
001.6119.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE -60,678.47
001.6772.0454 FOOD -16,471.50
Total Amount: 0.00 Date Prepared: 07/06/2020 10:11 AM SCHUYLER COUNTY GLR4150 1.0 Page 1 of 1 Budget Adjustment Form
Year: 2019 Period:12 Trans Type: B1 - Transfer Status: Posted
Trans No: 48366 Trans Date: 12/31/2019 User Ref: HSOKOLOWSKI
Requested: RES NO 360 Approved: DBURNS Created by: HSOKOLOWSKI 06/25/2020
Description: 2019 YEAR END TRANSFERS PER RES 360 - COUNTY ROAD Account # Order: Yes Print Parent Account: No
Account No. Account Description Amount
002.5020.0400 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 9,779.55
002.5110.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 9,729.97
002.5110.0511 ASPHALT MATERIALS -9,791.35
002.5142.0101 PERSONNEL SERVICES OVERTIME -10,000.00
002.9030.0802 SOCIAL SECURITY - COUNTY ROAD FUND 209.23
002.9055.0806 DISABILITY INSURANCE - COUNTY ROAD FUND 72.60
Total Amount: 0.00 Date Prepared: 07/06/2020 10:12 AM SCHUYLER COUNTY GLR4150 1.0 Page 1 of 1 Budget Adjustment Form
Year: 2019 Period:12 Trans Type: B1 - Transfer Status: Posted
Trans No: 48368 Trans Date: 12/31/2019 User Ref: HSOKOLOWSKI
Requested: RES NO 360 Approved: DBURNS Created by: HSOKOLOWSKI 06/25/2020
Description: 2019 YEAR END TRANSFERS PER RES 360 - MACHINERY Account # Order: Yes Print Parent Account: No
Account No. Account Description Amount
003.5130.0100 PERSONNEL SERVICES REGULAR 3,675.50
003.5130.0101 PERSONNEL SERVICES OVERTIME -3,675.50
Total Amount: 0.00 PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019
Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 361 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE FULL-TIME SR. ACCOUNT CLERK - KEYBOARD SPECIALIST POSITION – TREASURER WHEREAS, the Treasurer has determined that the title of Keyboard Specialist is no longer the appropriate title for the position within the Treasurer’s Office, and WHEREAS, the needs of the office can best be met with abolishing the Keyboard Specialist position and creating a Sr. Account Clerk-Keyboard Specialist position, and WHEREAS, the Treasurer is requesting to create this position upon the approval of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, funding for this position is included in the 2020 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Treasurer’s Department is hereby authorized to create and fill one full-time Sr. Account Clerk-Keyboard Specialist position, at an hourly rate of $18.43, to be placed in Grade 5, as set forth in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, effective January 1, 2020, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Keyboard Specialist position be abolished effective January 1, 2020. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 362 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASING THE HOURS OF THE PART-TIME ASSESSOR POSITION TO LESS THAN FULL-TIME – REAL PROPERTY TAX WHEREAS, there is a need for the part-time assessor in the Real Property Tax Department to have more hours, and WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director is requesting the present part-time Assessor position hours to be increased to less than full-time, 21 hours a week, and WHEREAS, funding for said position is available in the 2020 budget account no. 1355.100 – Personnel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves of the increase of hours for Caitlyn Brown, Assessor, from 14 hours a week to 21 hours a week, with an annual salary of $27,000, effective January 13, 2020. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 363 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: DEDICATION OF 2019 PROCEEDINGS WHEREAS, it has been the custom to give tribute in the Proceedings of the Schuyler County Legislature to employees who retire from County service or pass away while serving as a County employee, and elected officials who leave office, as recognition for their dedication and service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the “Proceedings of the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler for the year 2019" contain a tribute to Jay E. Arcangeli (deceased, Deputy Co. Highway Supt. – Highway), Bulinda M. Perry (Sr. Social Welfare Examiner – Social Services), Danielle M. Levack-Kriel (Social Welfare Examiner – Social Services), Lisa A. Harer (Secretary I - Social Services), Gregory L. Conklin (Probation Officer – Probation), Steven G. Lawton (Correction Sergeant/OIC – Sheriff’), Sharon A. Wheeler- Douglas (deceased, Deputy Sheriff), Carol Brannaka (deceased, Assistant Cook - Office for the Aging), J. Christopher Burns (Compliance Officer – Mental Health), Rowan L. M. Schockner (Administrative Asst. – Mental Health), Cindy L. Cady (Deputy Commissioner – Board of Elections), and Dennis A. Fagan (Legislator), subject to any other retirements effective by December 31, 2019. Vote 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 364 Motion by Rondinaro, Second by Harp. RE: AUTHORIZE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH OTHER COUNTIES FOR A BROADBAND FEASIBILITY STUDY
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has identified a need to meet rural and insufficient broadband service, and WHEREAS, other neighboring counties are similarly situated with the same needs, and WHEREAS, officials from said counties have discussed proposed solutions, and recommended that they obtain a feasibility study to determine their broadband needs, projected financial models, business and partner structures, technology and design architecture, and business and network operating plans (hereinafter referred to as the “Feasibility Study”), and WHEREAS, to this end, the counties wish to jointly participate in negotiating with and selecting a telecommunications consultant to procure the Feasibility Study, as well as enter into an inter-municipal agreement amongst themselves to govern such joint participation (said inter-municipal agreement herein referred to as the “IMA”), and WHEREAS, by participating jointly, the counties are well-positioned to provide fiber-based options to serve the unserved or underserved areas of the region with ultra-high broadband services, and WHEREAS, Southern Tier Network, Inc. (STN) has agreed to pay 50% of the cost of the Feasibility Study, and WHEREAS, the counties have discussed allocating the remaining 50% of the cost of the Feasibility Study (hereinafter referred to as the “Counties Cost Share”), with Schuyler County’s share no to exceed $50,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon approval by the Schuyler County Attorney and the County Administrator, the Chairman of the Legislature is authorized to execute on behalf of Schuyler County an IMA with other counties for the purpose of authorizing the joint negotiation and selection of a telecommunications consultant to procure a Feasibility Study and defining the cost allocations therein, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the authority of Schuyler County to enter into a subsequent agreement with STN to hire a telecommunications consultant to procure the Feasibility Study shall require a further authorizing Resolution of the Schuyler County Legislature, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Schuyler County’s cost authorizations contained herein shall not exceed $50,000, with funding to come from the Economic Development Reserve Account, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be provided to the President of the Southern Tier Network, Inc. Vote 6-0. NEW BUSINESS: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. County Administrator O’Hearn thanked Chairman Fagan for his leadership and said that he is leaving big shoes to fill. Chairman Fagan said that he has enjoyed his tenure, he thanked the Legislative Staff, Clerk Stacy Husted, and Deputy Clerk, Jamee Mack, his fellow Legislators, County Administrator Tim O’Hearn. He said that he is leaving the Legislature in good hands. MOTION by Legislator Barnes to go into executive session to discuss a matter that would imperil public safety if disclosed, SECOND by Legislator Rondinaro. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes. MOTION by Legislator Rondinaro to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Blowers. Motion carried six ayes to zeros. The Meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m. Stacy B. Husted, Clerk
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SUMMARY OF BUDGET
ALL FUNDS TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS OF ALL FUNDS (EXCLUDING INTERFUND TRANSFERS)$ 47,177,229
INTERFUND TRANSFERS $ 2,992,359
CAPITAL PROJECTS $ -
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS$ 50,169,588
LESS:
ESTIMATED REVENUES (EXCLUDING INTERFUND REVENUES)$ 35,859,112
INTERFUND TRANSFERS $ 2,992,359
APPROPRIATED CASH SURPLUS TO REDUCE TAX LEVY $ -
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES & $ 38,851,471 APPROPRIATED CASH SURPLUS ALL FUNDS General Fund 0 County Road 0 Machinery 0 Stop DWI Reserve 0
REAL ESTATE LEVY REVENUE $ 11,318,117
SUMMARY OF BUDGET 2019 SUMMARY OF BUDGET
ALL FUNDS TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS OF ALL FUNDS (EXCLUDING INTERFUND TRANSFERS)$ 46,344,332
INTERFUND TRANSFERS $ 2,936,021
CAPITAL PROJECTS $ -
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 49,280,353
LESS:
ESTIMATED REVENUES (EXCLUDING INTERFUND REVENUES) $ 35,227,419
INTERFUND TRANSFERS $ 2,936,021
APPROPRIATED CASH SURPLUS TO REDUCE TAX LEVY $ -
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES & $ 38,163,440 APPROPRIATED CASH SURPLUS ALL FUNDS General Fund 0 County Road 0 Machinery 0 Stop DWI Reserve 0
REAL ESTATE LEVY REVENUE $ 11,116,913
SUMMARY OF BUDGET PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019
Hillside Childrens Center, 124 A Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architects D.P.C, 91 Abolish Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Employee Assistance Committee, 26 Architects D.P.C., 38 Adoption Identity & Security USA, LLC, 30 Increase in the Current Aged Exemption Sliding Scale Income Independent Health Association, Inc., 128 Limits, 147 iSalus, LLC, 71 Agreement/Contract/Proposal Jenni Irwin, 32, 72 ACM Medical Laboratory, 32 Joint Household Hazardous Waste Yates/Schuyler, 105 Amanda King, 24 Kate Ebersole dba Kee Concepts, 80 Amendment, Carlton A. Guild dba Finger Lakes Roofing, 80 Laboratory Corporations of America Holdings, 41 Amendment, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 69 Lauren Tayler, SLP, 71 Amendment, Cott Systems, 106 Mid-State Commuications Electronics, Inc., 17 Amendment, Council on Alcoholism and Other Chemical Mitchell 1, 143 Dependencies, 101 Monterey Shock Marketing, 104 Amendment, Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency, Motorola Solutions, Inc, 152 Inc., 41 Multiple Municipalities Shared John Deere 85G Excavator, 66 Amendment, Greater Southern Tier BOCES, 27 Multiple Polling Sites, 117 Amendment, Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & MVP Health Care, 113 Lanscape Architect, DPC, 123 Nancy Fuhr, 83 Amendment, Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Neopost, 153 Development, Inc., 146 NYS Children's Health Homes of Upper New York, LLC, 33 Amendment, Yates County Shared Public Health Staff, 109 Osmond Waheed, DO, 103 Automatic Data Processing (ADP), 97 Other Counties Broadband Feasibility Study, 158 Barton and Loguidice, DPC, 66 Ratification, Administrative Unit Contract, 152 Beacon Health Options, Inc., 145 Rural Health Network of South Central New York, 94 BioServ, Inc., 33 Satellite Tracking of People, LLC, 68 Bradford and Watkins Glen Central School, 143 School Districts Transportation DSS, 154 Child Care Aware Sub Lease, 18 Schuyler County Chapter NYSARC, Inc., 76 Children's Home of Wyoming Conference, 67 Schuyler County Correction Officers Benevolent Associations, Constellation Energy Resources, LLC, 142 Inc., 133 Cornell Cooperative Extension, 154 Schuyler County Probation, 22, 81 Corning Community College, 129 Schuyler Head Start, Inc., 33, 104 Corning Council for Assistance and Information for the Disabled, Silverline Construction, Uncompleted Work, 31 Inc., 124 Spectrum Enterprise, 43 Corning Painted Post Area School Distirct, 102 Steuben Church People Against Poverty, Inc. dba Arbor Cott Systems, 28 Development, 154 Critical Signal Technologies, Inc.dba Link to Life, 23 Steuben County Social Services, 100 Davis Ulmer, 31 SWN Communications, Inc. dba One Call Now, 101 Dr. Kristina Cummings, D.O., 42 Syracuse Office Environments, 137 Economy Paving Co. Inc., 117 Systems Development Group, 44 Emminger, Newton, Pigeon and Magyar, Inc., 8, 106 TenEleven Group, Inc., 84 Empire Natural Gas, 22 The New Falls Home, 31 Enterprise Fleet Management. Inc, 122 Tyler Technologies, Inc., 130 Epiphany Community Services, LLC, 32, 55, 155 Village of Montour Falls, 85 Erin V. Spencer, 78 Village of Odessa, 108 EV Connect, Inc., 153 Village of Watkins Glen, 118, 129 Extension, Elizabeth Corley, 14 Watkins Glen Central School District, 83, 84 Extension, Miscellaneous Structural Maintenenace and Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, 108, 124 Reconstruction on Various Structures, 99 William George Agency, 67 Extension, Satellite Tracking of People, LLC, 153 Wilmac Company, 139 Finger Lakes Community Health, 93 Yates County Chapter, New York ARC, 70, 71 Finger Lakes Therapy Works, PLLC, 70 Yates County Shared Globe 20 Ton Trailer, 66 FirstLight, 45 Agricultural District Fisher Associates Supplemental Agreement, 39 Modify, Ag District #1, 114 Franziska Racker Center, Inc. dba Racker, 94 Negative Declaration, Ag District #1, 113 Glove House, Inc., 32, 41, 100 Public Hearing, Ag District 1, 104 Gorge Falls Therapy, SLP, OT, PLCC, 83 Setting Public Hearing, Annual Enrollment, 39 Greater Rochester Regional Health Information Organization, 145 Appointment 155
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2018 Chairman, 1 Authorize Advertisement, Transportation of Preschool Children Chief Coroner, 3 with Disabilities, 24 Coroner, 86, 108 Authorize Advertisement, Used Vehicle, 64 County Administrator, 3 Authorize Advertisement, Water Laboratory Services, 24 County Historian, 3 Budget Democratic Deputy Commissioner, 3 Adoption, 136 Early Intervention Official Designee, 73 Alteration, Soil & Water Conservation, 136 Law Library Board of Trustees, 106 Alteration, Weights & Measurers, 136 People with Developmental Disabilites Subcommittee, 43 Amendment, Community Services, 25 Planning Commission, 25 Amendment, Mental Health, 128, 145 Raise the Age Compliance Coalition, 23 Amendment, Public Health, 127 Republican Deputy Commissioner, 4 Amendment, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Award, 42 Risk Management Committee, 7 Amendment, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, 70 Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency, 6, 7 Set Public Hearing, 116 Schuyler County Planning Commission, 74 Schuyler County Youth Board, 69 C Special Committee, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Appropriate Amounts Continuity of Local Government, 1 2020 Budget, 136 Approval/Authorization 2019 Seasonal Rates for Marina, 37 D 2020 through 2024 Four Year Implementtion Plan, 125 Dedication of Proceedings, 157 Additional Compensation, Deputy Clerk of the Legislature, 44 Delegate Authority Additional Compensation, Senior Data Entry Operator, 155 Real Property Tax Director, Corrections, 3 Amendment, Management Confidential Handbook, 26 Treasurer, TANS/RANS, 2 Delinquent Dewer and Water Bills, 148 Youth Bureau Director, Sign Amendments, 43 Delinquent Water Bills, 147 Designation Grade Change, Senior Care Manager, 128 Depositories, 1 Increasing Hours, Part Time Assessor, 157 Legal Newspaper, 2 Management Confidential Salary Increase for 2020, 117 Discontinue Legal Action On Call Pay Clarification, 17 Monterey Volunteer Fire Co., 30 On call Pay Decrease, 140 On call Pay Increase, 16 Payment, Chemung Schuyler Steuben Workforce New York, 150 E Reduce Hours for Care Manager Position, 95 Establish Procedure Special Committee Name Change, 7 Collect Fees, Weights and Measures, 143 Stipulation Order of Consent, Wal-mart Property Taxes, 115 Expanded Public Health Mandates, 126 Stop DWI Plan for 2020, 122 US Salt LLC Settlement, 110 Youth Bureau Resource Allocation Plan, 43 F Fund B Authorize Capital Funds, Buildings and Grounds, 21, 22 Authorize, Capital Funds, Buildings and Grounds, 18 Bail Reform, 140 Creation of a Contingency and Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund, 68 Bid Transfer, Contingency, Central Garage, 7 Acccept/Reject Laboratory Services, 72 Transfer, Contingency, Real Property, 34 Accept, Proposal for Property Casualty Insurance, 14 Transfer, District Attorney Seized Assets Reserve Account, 17 Accept/Reject Transportation Preschool and Early Intervention Transfer, Engineering Services, Highway, 123 Children, 72 Transfer, Fund Balance, General Fund, HVAC Improvements, 123 Accept/Reject, Application and Monitoring Lamoka Lake, 74 Transfer, Information Technology, 150 Accept/Reject, Courthouse Roof and Painting, 38, 51 Transfer, Medical Assistance, Social Services, 81 Accept/Reject, Multiple Building HVAC Improvements, 92 Transfer, Replenish Salt and Sand Supplies, Highway, 100 Accept/Reject, One Used Vehicle, 79 Transfer, Reserve Funds, Social Services, 93 Accept/Reject, Seneca Breakwater Wall Repairs, 18, 52 Transfer, Seized Assets Reserve Account, Sheriff, 99 Accept/Reject, Seneca Harbor Parking Lot Seal and Striping, 99 Transfer, Town of Hector, Sale of Timber, 105 Accept/Reject, Used Vehicle, 7 Transfer, Various Departments, 156 Authorize Advertisement, Lamoka/Waneta Lakes, Application and Monitoring, 146 Authorize Advertisement, Parking Lots and Driveway Sealing, G Seneca Harbor Park, 66 Grant Accept, Drug Free Communities, 144 156
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2019
Accept, New York State Board of Elections, EPoll Books, 106 Introduction, Setting Slaries Certain Elected Officials, 118 Accept, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, 79 N Accept, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Inoperable Communictions, 6 Negative Declaration Accept, New York State Division of Homeland Security, Law Clute Park, Ice Rink and Splash Pad, 156 Enforcement Terrorism Prevention, 79 New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, 45 Accept, New York State DOT, Mass Transportation, 34 NYS Legislature/Legislation Accept, Public Safety Answering Points, 139 Aid and Incentives to Municipalities, 35 Application, 2018 Governors Traffic Safety Committee, 50 Fund Electronic Poll Books, 34 Application, 2019-2020 Snowmobile Grant, 105 Fund Voting Reforms, 35 Application, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, 74 Support 911 Saves Act, 91 Application, Medicare Improvements for Aptirents and Providers Support Emergency Medical Cost Recovery, 65 Act, 125 Application, New York State Office for the Aging, 81 Application, New York State Office for the Aging, Unmet Needs, O 112 Opioid Application, Raise the Age Initative Grant, 65 Opt Out of Litigation, 134 Authorize New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services, 90, Opposition, 140 122 Hours, Wages and Supplements in Contract for Public Work, 48 Authorize New York State Office of Victim Services, 90 Paper Bag Tax, 86 Authorize, 2019-2020 New York State Aid to Presecution Grant, 121 Authorize, Capital Projects, Board of Elections, 134 P Authorize, FY 2019 Emergency Management Performance Grant, Policy 121 Adoption, Building Energy Benchmarking, 19 Authorize, FY2018 Hazmat, 121 Adoption, Information Technology Disaster Recovery Plan, 107 Authorize, Health Research, Inc., 102 Adoption, Updated Information Security and Computing, 107 Authorize, New York State Department of Agriculture and Adoption, Updated Purchasing Policy, 4 Markets, 95 Position Extension, New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services, 5, 51 Acknowledge Appointment and Set Salary, Assistant District Extension, Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant, 112 Attorney, 48 Acknowledge Appointment and Set Salary, Clinic Director, 113 H Acknowledge Appointment and Set Salary, Compliance Officer, 113 Home Rule Request Acknowledge Appointment and Set Salary, Deputy County Arraignment in any Court Located in Schuyler County, 63 Treasurer, 2 Acknowledge Appointment and Set Salary, Deputy J Superintendnet of Highway and Facilities, 143 Acknowlege Appointment and Set Salary, Highway Deputy Junk/Surplus Equipment, 44, 96, 146 Superintendent, 28 Multiple Departments, 26, 75 Appointment, Real Property Tax Director, 96 Create and Fill, Full Time Administrative Assistant, 144 L Create and Fill, Full Time Corrections Communications Supervisor, 64 Lamoka/Waneta Lakes, 146 Create and Fill, Full Time Food Service Helper, 82 Bids, 74 Create and Fill, Full Time Food Service Manager, 25 Completion and Filing of the Assessment Roll, 130 Create and Fill, Full Time Keyboard Specialist, 73 Directing the Levy, 131 Create and Fill, Full Time Licensed Clinician, 24 Set Public Hearing, 114 Create and Fill, Full Time Senior Account Clerk Keyboard Local Law Specialist, 94, 157 Adoption, Amending Local Law No. 7 of the Year 2000 Increasing Create and Fill, Full Time Temporary Account Clerk Keyboard Annual Income Limits pursuant to Real Property Tax Law, 148 Specialist, 103 Adoption, Setting Salaries for Certain Elected Officials for the Create and Fill, Less Than Full Time Volunteer Coordinator Year 2020, 135 Position, 155 Adoption, Setting Salaries for Certain Public Officers for the Year Create and Fill, One Full Time New York Connects Coordinator, 82 2020, 134 Create and Fill, Part Time Motor Vehicle License Clerk, 149 Introduction, Amending Local Law 7 of the Year 2000, 131 Create and Fill, Part Time Public Health Nurse Position, 84 Introduction, Setting Salaries Certain Public Officers for the Year Create and Fill, Probation Officer Supervisory I, 90 2020, 116 Full Time Secretary, 139 157
PROCEEDINGS OF THE YEAR 2018 Reduce hours of a Full Time Public Health Specialist, 103 Special Meeting Ratification, 13, 62, 78, 110, 151 Public Entertainment Standard Work Day, 60 Lead Agency, 40 Public Hearing T Set Date, Aged Exemption Sliding Scale Increase, 133 Tax R Distribution Mortgage Tax, 76, 150 Town Contribution, 137 Request for Proposal Unpaid School Assessed and Relevied, 156 Accept Abstract Services, 108 Tax Auction Accept, MXI Environmental Services. LLC, 128 Accept/Reject Bids, 86 Accept, Sunnking, Inc., 129 Tax Levy 2020 Equalization Rates, 131 S W Set Dates, Year End and Organizational Meetings Year End and Organizational Meetings, 149 Withdrawn, 12, 77, 112
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