Supervisors June 16 2025

Supervisors June 16 2025


By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—The Hamilton Count Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on June 16 and approved the following four resolutions.

VILLAGE OF SPECULATOR FOR HOUSING GRANT

WHEREAS, the Empire State Development (ESD) County Infrastructure Grant Program focuses on small and moderate-scale priority infrastructure projects identified by the county which directly or indirectly support economic development, support the creation of housing, contribute to place-making, or encourage tourism, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors identified a housing development project in the Village of Speculator by LBI Developer LLC that directly supports the creation of ten (10) new housing units which is eligible for an award up to $1,000,000.00, or 50% of the project funding. The grant award would be for the construction of road, water, sewer and/or utilities in support of the housing development, in addition to the rehabilitation of the municipal water and sewer infrastructure to support such developments, and

WHEREAS, the Village of Speculator has identified municipal water and wastewater projects that would support the creation of these ten (10) new housings units that includes the proposed improvements to Village infrastructure if the project is funded, including but not limited to upgrades to the Village Well Control Building, well pumps, water system piping and sewer system including a new generator, and

WHEREAS, the ESD County Infrastructure Grant Program requires a minimum 50% non ESD match which would be up to $1,000,000, of which up to $500,000 is for the municipal portion of the grant program and will be committed by available funds from the Village of Speculator Water/Sewer Funds, and up to $500,000 will be committed by available funds from LBI Developer LLC, and

WHEREAS, the Village of Speculator intends on completing the proposed improvements to the Village infrastructure if the project is funded, including but not limited to upgrades to the Village Well Control Building, well pumps, water system piping and sewer system including a new generator, and

WHEREAS, the Village of Speculator is seeking concurrence from Hamilton County to apply for and administer grant funds for the NYS ESD County Infrastructure Grant Funds, and

WHEREAS, the NYS ESD County Infrastructure Grant requires that the County is the lead contact for the grant to receive and administer these funds with the Village as a subrecipient of the grant funds, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors as follows:

1. The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is in support of assisting the Village of Speculator with the submission of this grant application, and

2. The Hamilton County Board of Supervisor is in agreement of applying for these funds on behalf of the Village with the assumption that the Village will complete all grant administration tasks on behalf of the County, and

3. Hamilton County will not be responsible for providing any funds towards the project, and

4. The Hamilton County Board of Supervisor authorizes the Board Chairman to execute any grant documents as requested.

and be it further

RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign a subrecipient agreement with the Village of Speculator for said NYS ESD County Infrastructure Grant.

HIRING OF SUMMER INTERN FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office has established a summer internship program in conjunction with Albany Law School, and

WHEREAS, the Appellate Division Third Department has approved of the internship program through 2027, and

WHEREAS, the internship program is funded by New York State’s Office of Indigent Legal Services, and

WHEREAS, the program anticipates payments to interns of up to $30 per hour plus mileage for all travel associated with the internship program, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office has conducted a detailed search and interview process and has identified a successful applicant for the internship, and

WHEREAS, Res. No. 109-25 created an Intern position and Account No. A1170.0108 Intern in the amount of $20,000.00, be it

RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves of the establishment of the Public Defender’s Internship Program and hereby authorizes the Public Defender to hire Andreas Gukeisen as an Intern for the summer of 2025 for the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office at a payment rate of $30.00 per hour for a minimum of 20 hours per week plus mileage reimbursement for all travel associated with the internship at the standard Hamilton County rate and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so notified.

CREATION OF NEW FULL TIME ACCOUNT CLERK POSITION – SHERIFF’S OFFICE




WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has determined that they need a full-time Account Clerk to help with the administration duties in the office, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has established the necessary job specifications for an Account Clerk, and that under Civil Service Law §22, the appropriate civil service title for this position is: Account Clerk, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the Personnel Officer to create the full-time position Account Clerk, and be authorized to advertise for Account Clerk in the Sheriff’s Office effective immediately, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to create Account No. A.3110.0108 Account Clerk and to fund said account by transferring $19,612 from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law.

AUTHORIZING DPW TO EXTEND EMPLOYMENT OF EMPLOYEE HIGHWAY

WHEREAS, the DPW has two full-time openings within the highway division, and

WHEREAS, John Walker, Road Supervisor II is retiring on July 4, 2025, and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent has spoken with this employee to see if he would be interested in staying on as a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) for the summer construction because of the workload and the open positions within the department, and

WHEREAS, the employee expressed interest, and the Superintendent recommends hiring John Walker as a Temporary Full Time HEO at $30.00 per hour until November 15, 2025, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the Superintendent is authorized to hire John Walker of Long Lake to HEO effective July 7, 2025, at $30.00 per hour until November 15, 2025 and the Public Works Superintendent, Personnel Officer, County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

ALL RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY AYES: RHODES, SNYDER, TOMLINSON, WELLS, BAIN, ARSENAULT, FERNANDEZ, AND HUNT

NAYS: NONE, ABSENT: FREY

County plans for summer road work

 Supervisors May 1 2025

County plans for summer road work

By Pete Klein

LAKE PLEASANT—Road work was on the minds of county supervisors when they met her on May 1.

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD FUND  PROJECTS FOR 2025 

WHEREAS, there has been appropriated in the 2025 Highway budget the sum of  $1,300,000.00 for the construction of County Road Fund Projects for 2025 and these funds are  100% reimbursed through the Consolidation Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), and WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent has recommended the expenditure of  $900,000.00 for the construction of the following projects: COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 1 Town of Indian Lake Co. Rd. No. 4 – Big Brook Rd., Recycle base and HMA Base & Top @ 21 ft. Approx. 0.6 mile - $200,000.00 Account No. D5112.2547.

COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 2 Town of Arietta 

Co. Rd No. 24 – Old Piseco Road, Improve Drainage, recycle base, HMA Base @ 20 ft. Approx. 1.9 miles - $325,000.00 Account No. 5112.2541.and WHEREAS, the above designated roads and bridge are on a completed system of the  Hamilton County road map adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Hamilton County and approved  by the Commissioner of Transportation, be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton does allot and  appropriate from Account No. D5112.0202 Capital Projects, the sum of $525,000.00, for the  construction of the above designated projects as recommended by the County Highway  Superintendent and the County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so advised. 

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR VEHICLE - DPW 

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 410-24 authorizes the Fleet Coordinator to purchase  Chevrolet Silverado pickup for the Public Works Department, and  WHEREAS, said truck was delivered, and the Fleet Coordinator recommends payment of  the vehicle, be it RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to issue a check in the amount  of $50,261.75 from Account No. DM5130.0201 Road Equipment to Mangino Chevrolet, 4447  State Hwy 30, Amsterdam, NY 12010 and the Clerk of the Board and Fleet Coordinator be so  notified. 

AUTHORIZING DPW SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE TANDEM DUMP TRUCK  WITH PLOW EQUIPMENT FOR 2025 

WHEREAS, the Public Works department has had a tandem truck with plow equipment  ordered since December of 2022, and WHEREAS, said truck will not be delivered in 2025 and the Superintendent has located a  tandem truck that will be available in a few months from Tracey Road Equipment under Onondaga  County Contract Pricing #0010914, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee to discuss the  need to purchase a tandem in 2025, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent and the Public Works Committee recommends purchasing  the said vehicle as follows – 1 – 2025 Western Star 49X with Tenco plow equipment and Tenco Combination Dump body - $332,738.00 delivered be it RESOLVED, that the Public Works Superintendent is hereby  authorized to issue a purchase  order for the said 2025 Western Star 49X from Tracey Road Equipment, 6803 Manlius Center  Road, East Syracuse, NY for a total of $332,738.00 delivered, and the Clerk of the Board, County  Treasurer, and Public Works Superintendent be so notified. 

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE ON VARIOUS  COUNTY ROADS 2025 

WHEREAS, there has been appropriated in the 2025 Highway budget the sum of  $400,000.00 for HMA for maintenance of County Roads, and WHEREAS, there are roads that need to have Hot Mix Asphalt overlay treatments to keep  the road in overall good condition, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent recommends the approval of the  following locations to have pavement maintenance completed: County Route 8, Griffin Road, Town of Wells Approx. 2.2 miles – Est - $210,000.00 

County Route 4 – Big Brook Road, Town of Indian Lake Approx. 0.6 miles – Est - $150,000.00 Total estimate for all mileage $360,000 and WHEREAS, purchase costs estimates are under New York State Contract or Piggy Back  Contracts from other County’s pricing which are subject to Escalation/De-escalation and above  costs are based on estimates of current pricing, and WHEREAS, the above designated roads are on a completed system of the Hamilton County  road map adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Hamilton County and approved by the  Commissioner of Transportation, be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton does approve the  said paving projects and funds be taken from Account No. D5110.0404 Asphalt and Emulsion in  the estimated amount sum of $360,000.00 as recommended by the County Highway  Superintendent and the Clerk of the Board be so advised. 

AUTHORIZING PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE A MOHAWK  VEHICLE LIFT - DPW 

WHEREAS, the Public Works Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee  to discuss the need to purchase a new vehicle lift for the Indian Lake Highway facility, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent recommends the purchase of a 25,000 LBS. capacity lift  built and installed by Mohawk Lifts, LLC, and WHEREAS, the said lift will be purchased under NYS Contract #PC69416., be it RESOLVED, that hereby the Superintendent is authorized to move forward with the  purchase and installation of a Mohawk Lift, TR-25A with Ramps and Jacking Beams for a total of  $56,176.66 from Mohawk Lifts, LLC under NYS Contract PC69416, and be it further RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to transfer $56,176.66 from  the unappropriated Machinery Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the  County Law to Account No. DM5130.0401 Equipment to cover the cost of the vehicle lift and the  Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified. 

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WHEEL LOADER - DPW 

WHEREAS, during discussions for the 2025 Hamilton County Budget the Public Works  Superintendent was authorized to purchase a 2025 John Deere 624P Wheel Loader under NYS  Contract pricing, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent also was authorized to trade in the County owned 2017  Caterpillar 938M Wheel Loader VIN CAT093MPJ3R03732 in the amount of $97,000.00 to help  offset the cost of the new loader as follows – 2025 John Deere 624P w/Extended Warranty NYS Contract PC70139 - $257,000.00 2017 Caterpillar 938M - ($97,000.00) Total - $160,000.00 and WHEREAS, the new loader has been delivered, be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment of  $160,000.00 to United Construction & Forestry, 1486 US Hwy 11, Gouverneur, NY 13642 from Account No. D5112.0202 Permanent Improvements (CHIPS) and the Clerk of the Board and  Public Works Superintendent be so notified. 

Supervisors thanked Noni Irish 

With a proclamation, the Board of Supervisors thanked Noni Irish "LCSW-R" on the Occasion of Her Retirement, March 31, 2025, for her service to those in need. In New York State, "LCSW-R" refers to , allowing them to be reimbursed by insurance companies for providing psychotherapy services. This privilege requires an additional application and fee, and is earned after the LCSW has completed three years (36 months) of supervised experience in psychotherap 

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUATION OF HAMILTON COUNTY’S CURRENT SALES TAX  RATE 

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors requested a continuation of the  1% additional sales tax for Hamilton County, and  HEREAS, Senate bill #S.7127 was introduced, as was Assembly bill A.7712, to provide  the Home Rule authority for Hamilton County to continue the County Sales Tax rate at 4%, now,  therefore, be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article IX of the Constitution, the County of Hamilton  requests the enactment of Senate bill # S.7127 and Assembly bill #A.7712 entitled “An Act to  amend the tax law, in relation to extending the authorization of the County of Hamilton to impose  an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes”, and also be it RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and the Chairman of the Board of  Supervisors are hereby authorized to execute all the necessary documents to enable this enactment,  and be it further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator Mark  Walczyk and Assemblyman Robert Smullen. 

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUATION OF COUNTY RECORDING TAX 

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors requested a continuation of the  County Recording Tax for Hamilton County, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article IX of the Constitution, the County of Hamilton  requests the enactment of Senate bill #S.7128 and Assembly bill #A.7713 entitled “An Act to  amend Chapter 326 of the laws of 2006, amending the tax law relating to authorizing the County  of Hamilton to impose a County Recording Tax on obligations secured by mortgages on real  property, in relation to extending the expiration thereof”, and also be it RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and the Chairman of the Board of  Supervisors are hereby authorized to execute all the necessary documents to enable this enactment,  and be it further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator Mark  Walczyk and Assemblyman Robert Smullen. 

MORTGAGE TAX DISTRIBUTION 

WHEREAS, it appears from the reports of the County Clerk and the County Treasurer for  the period October 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025, that there remains for distribution of moneys  received by taxation on Mortgages pursuant to the provision of Article Eleven, Section 261 of the  Tax Law, the sum of $68,288.76, for the distribution among the Towns and Village of the County  of Hamilton, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton that the sum of  $68,288.76 be and the same hereby is apportioned as follows: Arietta $2,991; Benson $879; Hope $7,002.50; Indian Lake $17,554.76; Inlet $6,809.50; Lake Pleasant $10,824.24; Long Lake $14,930.50; Morehouse $585; Wells $4,650.50; Village of Speculator $2,061.76 and be it further RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to pay the respective sums so  appropriated to the Supervisors of said Towns. 

CREATING AND FUNDING ACCOUNTS FOR IT DEPARTMENT 

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has established an IT Department, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to create and fund accounts for said department, be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create and fund the  following accounts by transferring $39,416.00 from Account No. A1990.0401 Contingent: A1680.0101 Network & PC Specialist Trainee $32,916.00; A1680.0401 Supplies/Misc. $ 5,000.00; A1680.0402 Travel/Training $ 1,500.00 

 

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENT BETWEEN BEACON CENTER  AND HAMILTON COUNTY JAIL 

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Jail is required to have an opioid treatment program  for inmates, and  WHEREAS, the Beacon Center of Utica, New York has agreed to provide a treatment  program for inmates that require treatment for opioid addiction, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into an  agreement on behalf of the Hamilton County Jail with the Beacon Center, 1508 Genesee Street,  Utica, New York 13502 upon approval of the County Attorney.  

2024-2025 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS TARGETED (SICG TARGETED) GRANT APPLICATION 

WHEREAS, the Sheriff recommends the County apply for the 2024-2025 Statewide  Interoperable Communications Targeted Grant Program for Hamilton County with the amount to  be determined by DHSES at the time of award, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the Hamilton County Sheriff to complete and submit said grant application by the deadline of June 11, 2025. 

SFY2025 NEXT GENERATION 911 (NG911) GRANT

WHEREAS, the Sheriff recommends the County apply for the SFY2025 Next Generation  911 (NG911) Grant Program for Hamilton County with the amount to be determined by DHSES  at the time of award, therefore, be it  RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the Hamilton County Sheriff to complete and submit said grant application by the deadline of June 4, 2025. 

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AND FUNDING NYS DIVISION OF  HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES GRANT

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) Grant Project SI24-1016-E00 in the amount of $561,551.00, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign  the said SI24-1016-E00 grant, and be it further RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to create and fund Account No.  A3645.0434 SI24-1016-E00 at $561,551.00 to be totally offset by creating and funding Revenue  Account No. A3389.0137 – SI24-1016-E00 at $561,551.00 and Sheriff be so notified. 

HAMILTON COUNTY RABIES CONTRACT EXTENSION 

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health has awarded a two-year extension  on the contract with Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service for expenses associated with  the Rabies Program, Contract No. T36535GG, and WHEREAS, the entire amended five-year total contract period, April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2027, is $36,645.00, and WHEREAS, the total grant award for the period April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 remains  $7,329.00, and  WHEREAS, the necessary funds have been appropriated in the 2025 Municipal Budget  and the remainder will be proposed for the 2026 Municipal Budget, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be authorized to sign the  amended contract for the period April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2027 upon approval of the County  Attorney and the County Treasurer be so advised. 

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN WIC CONTRACT 

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health, Agency # 12000, requests the  renewal of the Contract No. DOH01-C38237GG-3450000 with Hamilton County Public Health  Nursing Service to provide Women, Infant and Children Program (WIC) Services, for the period  of October 1, 2025– September 30, 2026, and WHEREAS, the grant year overlaps the 2025- 2026 County Budgeted fiscal year, and WHEREAS, the total grant contract is for Fifty-seven Thousand One Hundred Eighty-four  Dollars ($57,184.00), and WHEREAS, the necessary funds have been appropriated in the 2025 Municipal Budget  and the remainder will be proposed for the 2026 Municipal Budget, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be authorized to sign the  Contract with the NYS WIC Program, and the County Treasurer be so notified. 

AUTHORIZING ONE (1) YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH FORERUNNER  TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR MITEL 5000 PHONE SYSTEMS IN INDIAN LAKE AND  LAKE PLEASANT 

WHEREAS, Hamilton County owns two Mitel 5000 phone systems purchased from  Frontier in 2014 and installed in Lake Pleasant and Indian Lake in 2015, and WHEREAS, Frontier will not enter into an extended maintenance agreement and stopped  providing any support for the Mitel 5000 systems as these systems will be considered ‘end of life’  by manufacturer in June 2026, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 168-24 authorized Forerunner to provide maintenance,  hardware, and software support in place for the existing Mitel systems for 2024 with an option to  renew for 2025, and WHEREAS, Forerunner Technologies, Inc, 150-M Executive Drive, Edgewood, NY  11717, can provide continued support through the Sourcewell Unified Communications 120122- MBS Contract for Mitel for 2025 for each system that covers parts and telephone support for Mitel  5000 components, both software and hardware including updates, and replacement of all defective  parts at an annual cost of $2,158.00 for Indian Lake and $2,158.00 for Lake Pleasant, and WHEREAS, the County Information Technology Network and PC Specialist recommends  extending the agreement for one more year, be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does hereby approve Forerunner Technologies,  Inc to provide maintenance, hardware, and software support of the Mitel 5000 System at each  location for one year at a combined cost of $4,316.00 with the funds coming from Account No.  A1620.0413 Buildings Project and the DPW Superintendent be so authorized and the County  Treasurer, IT Network and PC Specialist, and Clerk of the Board be so advised. 

CREATE AND FUND PER DIEM CLERK P/T POSITION IN TREASURER’S 

WHEREAS, the Treasurer’s Office has a staffing shortage,  and  WHEREAS, the County Treasurer feels a per diem Clerk Part Time position would be  beneficial until the Account Clerk position is filled, be it  RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create Account No.  A1325.0107, Per Diem Clerk P/T, and be it further RESOLVED, the Treasurer is authorized to make the following transfer: FROM: A.1990.0401, Contingent Fund $1,000.00 TO: A.1325.0107, Per Diem Clerk P/T $1,000.00 and be it further RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to hire Marie Buanno as a per  diem Clerk P/T to be paid an hourly rate of $20.00. 

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CYBER INFORMATION SHARING AND  COLLABORATION AGREEMENT WITH NY OFFICE OF INFORMATION  TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, NYS DHSES 

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Network & PC Specialist has recommended that Hamilton County enter into an agreement with NYS ITS/NYS DHSES for cyber information sharing and collaboration, and WHEREAS, there is no cost for said services, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign  NYS ITS/NYS DHSES Contract X050135 and the County Network & PC Specialist be so notified.  

AUTHORIZING FLEET COORDINATOR TO PURCHASE ONE VEHICLE FOR  SOCIAL SERVICES 2025 

WHEREAS, the 2025 Adopted County Budget has $35,000.00 appropriated for a vehicle  for the Social Services Department, and 

WHEREAS, Nissan Altima’s are available per Warren County Bid WC 13-25 Item 6 in  the amount of $28,175.00 delivered, and WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator recommends the purchase of one (1) sedan for use in  2025 as follows per Warren County Bid as follows (1) 2025 Nissan Altima AWD 4 door sedan – $28,175.00 be it RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to order one (1) 2025 Nissan  Altima for Social Services mentioned herein for a total of $28,175.00 delivered from Romeo  Nissan, 140 Route 28, Kingston, NY 12401, and be it further RESOLVED, that payment be made within thirty (30) days of delivery of said vehicle and  the Social Services Commissioner, Fleet Coordinator, County Treasurer and the Clerk of the Board  be so notified. 

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR NEW YORK STATE COUNTY HIGHWAY  SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION 2025 DUES 

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent is a member of the New York State County Highway  Superintendents Association (NYSCHSA), and WHEREAS, the dues were due in January 2025 and inadvertently did not get paid, be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make a check payable to  the NYSCHSA, 230 Washington Avenue Ext., Suite 101, Albany, NY 12203 in the amount of  $550.00 for the 2025 membership and the funds be taken out of Account No. D5110.0405 Supplies  and the DPW Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.  

CREATE AND FUND TEMPORARY CLERK P/T POSITION IN THE CLERK’S  OFFICE 

WHEREAS, the County Clerk's Office is facing a supervisory staff shortage due to  employee illness, and  WHEREAS, the County Clerk feels that a Temporary Clerk Part Time position would be  beneficial to the office, be it  RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is here by authorized to rename Account No.  A1410.0107, Temporary Clerk P/T, and be it further  RESOLVED, the Treasurer is authorized to make the following transfer:  FROM: A.1990.0401, Contingent Fund $14,000.00  TO: A.1325.0107, Temporary Clerk P/T $14,000.00  and be it further  RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors be authorized to appoint Heather Farber as a  Temporary Clerk P/T for a 6-month period, contingent on a waiver from the Hamilton County  Board of Ethics, to be paid an hourly rate of $41.779. 

County looks out for seniors

 Supervisors April 3, 2025 

County looks out for seniors

BY PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on April 3 and passed numerous resolutions to include several that could benefit our seniors.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH UNITED HEALTH CARE  EMPIRE PLAN 

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Services wishes to enter into a  contract with United Healthcare Empire Plan, and WHEREAS, United Healthcare and HCPHNS have agreed to the following fee schedule  as set forth in Compensation Exhibit 418: Ancillary Home Care Services Provider Payment: Home Health Aide $32.50; Registered Nurse Services (billed hourly) $130.00; Medica Social Services $130.00; Occupational Therapy Evaluation $130.00; Physical Therapy Evaluation/treatment $130.00; Speech Therapy Services $130.00 and 

WHEREAS, the effective date of the agreement will be listed on the signature page and  will be in effect for a period of (3) years, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to sign the  United Healthcare Empire Plan Provider Agreement upon approval of the County Attorney. 

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN EISEP AGREEMENT BETWEEN WARREN/HAMILTON COUNTY OFA FOR PCI AND PCII LEVEL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH 

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service has the capacity to provide personal care worker services for Hamilton County residents, and WHEREAS, Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging wants to contract for (Payment Card Industry) PCI and PCII levels of service under the  Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)  program with Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service, and WHEREAS, this agreement is for the period commencing April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026  for a total of $45,000. be it RESOLVED, that upon the County Attorney’s approval, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign an agreement with Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging  (OFA) for PCI and PCII level services under the EISEP program for a term of April 1, 2025 to March 31,  2026 for a total of $45,000.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WARREN/HAMILTON OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING 

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service maintains an agreement with Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging, and WHEREAS, Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service provides services for Hamilton County residents under a Community Services for the Elderly contract, and WHEREAS, this contract has been submitted for renewal for the period April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 in the amount of $3,313. be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the agreement between the Public Health Nursing Service and Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging, upon approval of the County Attorney, on behalf of the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service. 

REIMBURSEMENT TO ADIRONDACK HEALTH INSTITUTE, INC. 

WHEREAS, during an internal audit by Adirondack Health Institute, Inc. it was found that  there had been errors in billing for Care Management Services and they had overpaid for those  services, and  WHEREAS, after all claims had been revised and adjusted, Adirondack Health Institute,  Inc. needs to be reimbursed in the amount of $9,173.93 for the overpayment of services, and WHEREAS, that $9,173.93 be transferred from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance  in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. A4310.0403  Supplies and Services, be it RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the  reimbursement of $9,173.93 to Adirondack Health Institute, Inc. to be paid from Account No.  A4310.0403 Supplies and Servies and the County Treasurer be so authorized.  

APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE  HAMILTON COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 

WHEREAS, the term of office of Shawn Hansen, as Director-at-Large of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District terminated on December 31, 2024, and WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has received from the Hamilton  County Soil and Water Conservation District a recommendation that Shawn Hansen be re appointed as Director-at-Large to the Board of Directors of the Hamilton County Soil and Water  Conservation District, be it 

RESOLVED, that Shawn Hansen be appointed as Director-at-Large for a term of three  years commencing January 1, 2025 terminating December 31, 2027. 

ADOPTION OF UPDATES TO HAMILTON COUNTY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK 

WHEREAS, there is a need to update and add to the Hamilton County Employee  Handbook, and WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has recommended the adoption of said updates and  additions to the handbook, be it RESOLVED, the following additions be created in the employee handbook: Addition – Section 4011 – Separation from Employment: “…unless the employee requests to split  the payment into their last two (2) checks. The request needs to be in advance by the employee  and approved by the Treasurer’s office.” Addition – Section 5020 – Outside Employment: “A County employee must fill out the County  Outside Employment Disclosure form upon being hired, when their outside employment changes,  and verified annually. The record will be stored in the employee’s personnel folder and will be  reviewed for any potential ethical violations or conflicts by the Personnel Officer and/or the Board  of Ethics.” 

Addition – Section 603 – Military Leave and Military Leave of Absence: “An employee on  military leave who enters no-pay status, may be permitted to remain on the County’s insurance  plans and will be required to make the County whole in regards to medical deductions upon being  released from duty. The employee can provide a personal check or may choose to make the County  whole through payroll in a way that is agreeable with the Personnel Department and the Treasurer’s  Office.”; be it further 

RESOLVED, that the provisions and policies contained in the Employee Handbook are  intended to supersede any and all prior manuals, guidelines or related policies issued by Hamilton  County, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer will provide all employees with a copy of updated  employee handbook with said changes highlighted for their convenience.    

SETTING THE STIPEND FEE FOR AFTER HOURS ARRAIGNMENTS BY THE  PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE 

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received an amendment to the second statewide  expansion of Hurrell-Harring Grant, Contract No. CSTWIDE220 with a term of April 1, 2023  through March 31, 2026, and WHEREAS, said Amendment includes a budget line to cover the expenses for after hour  arraignments handled by the Public Defender’s Office, be it RESOLVED, that the stipend amount per after hours arraignment shall be $450.00 each  arraignment effective April 1, 2025. 

APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR BUILDING PROJECTS FOR 2025 

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 245-22 Authorized $600,000.00 to begin to fund a Five-Year  Buildings Capital Projects Plan, and WHEREAS, after several projects were completed in 2022, 2023 and 2024 there remained  a balance of $131,577.41, and 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent recommends transferring the remaining balance to  Account No. A1620.0414 Five Year Building Project Plan, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent will be meeting with the Public Works Committee to  discuss 2025 projects, be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors hereby approves the transfer of $131,577.41  from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of  the County Law to Account No. A1620.0414 Five Year Building Project Plan and the County  Treasurer be so authorized, and the Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so advised. 

ADOPTION OF REVISED FLEET MANAGEMENT POLICY 

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Fleet Management Policy was duly adopted by  Resolution No. 162-10 on June 3, 2010, and WHEREAS, the Fleet Management Policy was revised by Resolution on March 6, 2014,  April 7, 2017, and July 7, 2022, and 

WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator recommends the Fleet Management Policy be revised  to include the GPS Tracking Policy for Hamilton County Fleet Vehicles along with minor updates,  be it RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Fleet Management Policy Revision dated April 3, 2025  is hereby adopted as recommended by the County Fleet Coordinator and is on file in the Clerk of  the Board’s Office and the Personnel Office. 

AUTHORIZING DPW SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE A LAWN TRACTOR FOR  BUILDINGS 

WHEREAS, the Buildings Division is need of replacing their riding lawn tractor at the  Indian Lake facilities, and WHEREAS, John Deere lawn tractors are available to purchase on NYS Contract pricing,  and WHEREAS, PW Superintendent recommends the purchase of a John Deere X590 Select  Series Tractor with 54” mowing deck and bagger in the amount of $10,106.19, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent had estimated during budget discussions the cost to be  $10,000.00 and that was budgeted in the 2025 adopted budget, be it RESOLVED, that the PW Superintendent is hereby authorized to purchase said tractor  from Deere & Co., of North Carolina with United Ag & Turf of Fultonville, NY being the  delivering dealer under NYS Contract Landscaping Grounds PC69683 (PG CG 22) in the amount  of $10,106.19, be it further RESOLVED, that $106.19 be transferred from Account No. A1620.0401 Lawn to Account  No. A1620.0202 Equipment to cover the said cost of the tractor and payment be made from  Account No. A1620.0202 Equipment and the PW Superintendent, County Treasurer and Clerk of  the Board be so notified. 

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR VEHICLE - DPW 

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 349-23 authorizes the Public Works Superintendent to  purchase Ram pickups for 2024, and WHEREAS, the 2024 Ram 4500 Crew Cab pickup was delayed but was delivered on  March 26, 2025, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent recommends payment of the vehicle, be it RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to issue a check in the amount  of $82,316.00 out of Account No. DM5130.0201 Road Equipment to Main Motorcar, 224 W.  Main St., Johnstown, NY 12095 and the Clerk of the Board and Public Works Superintendent be  so notified. 

AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALL OF DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM  COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING - INDIAN LAKE - 2025 

WHEREAS, the County is desirous to have a common system for door access for security  in all county buildings, and WHEREAS, all the county buildings have a key fob system that was installed by  LINSTAR, Inc., and WHEREAS, the Community Services building located in Indian Lake is the only county  owned building that does not have this system yet, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent has received a written quote for the full purchase and  installation of the same system from LINSTAR, Inc. under New York State Contract No. PT68825  in the amount of $13,115.60 which includes one-year maintenance, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent recommends the security system be purchased and  installed, be it RESOLVED, that $13,115.60 from Federal Salary Sharing currently in the unappropriated  general fund balance be transferred from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance  with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No A4310.0403 Supplies and  Services, Community Services, and be it further RESOLVED, the DPW Superintendent is authorized to move forward with the purchase  and installation of the keyless door security system as described hereon at a cost of $13,115.60  from LINSTAR, Inc., 430 Lawrence Bell Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221 to be charged to Account No.  A4310.0403 Supplies and Services and the County Treasurer, DPW Superintendent, Community  Services Director and Clerk of the Board be so advised. 

FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR WARREN/HAMILTON COUNTIES  OFFICE FOR THE AGING INVOICES 

WHEREAS, Hamilton County received the 2024 4th Quarter invoices from the  Warren/Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging, and WHEREAS, said invoices total $102,162.13 and the amount budgeted for the total of 2025  is $80,000.00, and 

WHEREAS, Deanna Park, Director of Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging has  explained that the increase is due to COVID Stimulus monies no longer being available, and WHEREAS, Ms. Park has agreed to meet with the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors  to update them on the program, be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $22,162.13 from  the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the  County Law to Account No. A6326.0406 OFA, and be it further RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay the Warren County  Treasurer, 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845 the amount of $102,162.13 from Account  No. A6326.0406 OFA, for invoices for OFA Programs for the period of 10/1/24-12/31/24. 

RESCINDING RES. NO. 116-25 AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR  PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AT COMMUNITY SERVICES – RACHAEL JONES, 

 WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is a need for psychiatric services, and  

 WHEREAS, psychiatric services were budgeted in the 2025 Community Services budget  for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at $155/hr, and WHEREAS, that provider is no longer available to serve Hamilton County, and WHEREAS Dr. Rachael Jones is available to provide in-person care and treatment to  individuals in Hamilton County, and WHEREAS, there were errors in calculation and in spelling in the previous resolution  regarding this matter, be it RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 116-25 be rescinded, and be it further  RESOLVED, that Psychiatrist Rachael Jones, MD, Northville, NY  12134, who provides this service, be paid $250.00 per hour not to exceed an amount of  $170,000.00 during this contractual period, and be it further 

RESOLVED, that said contract will be in effect from May 1, 2025 until December 31,  2026, and be it further RESOLVED, that $34,920.00 from Federal Salary Sharing currently in the unappropriated  general fund balance be transferred from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance  with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. A4310.0420 Telepsychiatry to  cover the increased expense for 2025, and be it further RESOLVED, that upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board  of Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the Hamilton County  Community Services with Dr. Rachael Jones and the County Treasurer be so advised. 

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS SYSTEM FROM PROSPERITY EHR – COMMUNITY SERVICES 

WHEREAS, the Community Services Department has an agreement with Psychease  electronic health records system (EHR) to support mental health treatment services in accordance  with Federal and State requirements, and 

WHEREAS, the Psychease system is being sunset by Prosperity who purchased the  company, and WHEREAS, Psychease is being replaced by Prosperity, and 

WHEREAS, the cost of the new system includes an initial set up fee of $2,000.00 and the  monthly fee is estimated to be $922.00, which includes one prescriber and 4 additional providers,  be it RESOLVED, that with approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of  Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign applicable contracts to purchase Prosperity, and the  County Treasurer be so notified. 

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR VEHICLE – COMMUNITY SERVICES DATED: 

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 135-24 authorizes the Fleet Coordinator to purchase one  Chevrolet Tahoe for the Community Services Department, and WHEREAS, the said vehicle was delivered, and the Fleet Coordinator recommends  payment of the vehicle, be it RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to issue a check in the amount  of $62,784.43 from Account No. A4310.0201 Automobile to Mangino Chevrolet, 4447 State Hwy  30, Amsterdam, NY 12010 and the Clerk of the Board, Community Services Director and Fleet  Coordinator be so notified. 

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR VEHICLE - SHERIFF 

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 134-24 authorizes the Fleet Coordinator to purchase  Chevrolet Silverado pickup for the Sheriff’s Office, and WHEREAS, said truck was delivered, and the Fleet Coordinator recommends payment of  the vehicle, be it 

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a check in the amount  of $69,702.43 from Account No. A3110.0202 Automobile to Mangino Chevrolet, 4447 State Hwy  30, Amsterdam, NY 12010 and the Clerk of the Board, Sheriff and Fleet Coordinator be so notified. 

AUTHORIZING DISPOSITION OF EXCESS VEHICLES 

WHEREAS, certain vehicles/equipment have become excess and no longer needed by  certain County Agencies, and WHEREAS, the County Fleet Coordinator has recommended that the following vehicles  be disposed of from the County inventory: 

Year Make/Model VIN Plate# Dept FN 2015 Chev. Silverado CC 1GC2KUEG9FZ131 AC7670 PW 92 2018 Chev. Silverado 3500 1GC0KYEG1JZ309 BA4966 PW 91 2015 Ford F350 Crew Cab 1FT7W2B63FED69 AW3831 PW 101 be it 

RESOLVED, the above vehicles/equipment be sold by auction online by Auctions  International and the funds from the auction shall be a revenue credit to Account No. DM2665  Sale of Equipment, be it further RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator see that proper inventory notes be recorded when  the transactions are accomplished, and the Fleet Coordinator, Director of Fixed Assets, and the  County Treasurer be so notified. 

AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR LOCAL SOLID WASTE  MANAGEMENT PLAN 

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 268-24 authorized funding for creating an updated Local Solid  Waste Management Plan by Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. in the amount of $29,200.00, and WHEREAS, the said plan is not yet completed and the remaining funding from 2024 in  this account needs to be transferred to 2025, and WHEREAS, $8,996.25 was expended in 2024 in Account No. A8161.0407 SWMP, be it 

RESOLVED, that $20,203.75 be transferred from the Unappropriated General Fund  Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No.  A8161.0407 Solid Waste Management Plan, and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the  Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so advised. 

AUTHORIZING HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS – PUBLIC WORKS

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has gone through the process with the Personnel  Officer, Public Works Chairman and Public Works Committee to recommend the following  employees being promoted: Jordan Monthony, Motor Equipment Mechanic II, Grade 5 to Senior Mechanic, Grade 7 at  his current Step 6 at $32.80 per hour - Budget Line DM5130.101, effective 4/1/2025; Greg Puterko, Heavy Equipment Operator, Grade 13 to Road Supervisor I, Grade 15 at his  current Step 4 at $27.25 per hour – Budget Line D5110.101, effective 5/1/2025 and WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee and Personnel Officer recommend these  promotions, be it RESOLVED, that hereby the Personnel Officer is authorized to make the changes as stated  hereon and the DPW Superintendent, County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so notified. 

Unfunded mandates keep county taxes up

 Supervisors March 25 2025

Unfunded mandates keep county taxes up

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors held its first Special Session of the year and passed the following resolutions:

REQUEST TO EXTEND THE ONE PERCENT (1%) INCREASE IN COUNTY SALES TAX

WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton continues to face increased costs due to unfunded mandates, and WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton is also facing an increase in costs to retain and recruit qualified employees, and WHEREAS, the County Highway infrastructure is not adequately funded through CHIPs, and WHEREAS, all of these factors make the County’s financial situation unsustainable without the increase to the County Sales Tax, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby requests Senator Mark Walczyk and Assemblyman Robert Smullen, Hamilton County’s elected representatives in the New York State Legislature, to cause to be introduced in the Senate and in the Assembly, a bill to allow Hamilton County to extend, by Local Law or Resolution, the additional one percent (1%) sales tax, which is not subject to preemption, for the longest period of time allowable by amendments to the New York State Tax Law Section 1210, and any other sections of law which are necessary to fulfill this purpose, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors requests that Senator Mark Walczyk and Assemblyman Robert Smullen make every reasonable effort to secure prompt passage of said legislation, and be it further RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to Senator Mark Walczyk and Assemblyman Robert Smullen.

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF NYS LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING COUNTY RECORDING TAX PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 11 OF THE TAX LAW

WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton continues to face increased costs due to unfunded mandates, and WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton is also facing an increase in costs to retain and recruit qualified employees, and WHEREAS, Section 253 (j) of the Tax Law authorizes an additional county recording tax of Twenty-five ($.25) Cents per One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars of principal debt secured by a mortgage on real property within the County, which mortgage tax is distributed in conformance with the statutory authority contained in Section 261 of the Tax Law, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to request the New York State Legislature to adopt Home Rule legislation so as to authorize Hamilton County to enact a local law imposing the extension of the

aforesaid additional tax authorized in Section 253 (j) of the Tax Law, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby requests the New York State Legislature adopt Home Rule legislation so as to authorize Hamilton County to enact a local law extending the aforesaid additional tax, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Senator Mark Walczyk and Assemblyman Robert Smullen. 

AWARD OF BID FOR BIG BROOK BRIDGE PROJECT

WHEREAS, Hamilton County DPW solicited bids for the replacement of the Big Brook Bridge located on County Route 4, (Big Brook Road) in the Town of Indian Lake, and WHEREAS, four (4) bids were received as follows – 1. Birdsall Excavation & Construction, LLC. - $1,547,783.50; 2. Luck Brothers - $1,630,710.00; 3. BP Excavation - $1,658,882.884; Ing. Civil Inc. -$2,134,400.00 and WHEREAS, Greenman –Pedersen, Inc. consulting firm for Hamilton County has reviewed the said bids recommends that the award be made to Birdsall Excavation & Construction, LLC., of Clarksville, NY, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent has sent the approval recommendation to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for their approval, 

Be it RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby award the bid for the Big Brook Bridge Project to Birdsall Excavation & Construction, LLC., 15 Tower Lane, Clarksville, NY 12041 in the amount of $1,547,783.50 contingent on NYSDOT approval, be it further RESOLVED, when Hamilton County receives approval from NYSDOT the Board of Supervisors hereby authorize the Chairman of the Board to enter into an agreement with Birdsall Excavating & Construction, LLC., for the said bridge project with the approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer, Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AUTHORIZING PURCHASE FOR 2025 SHERIFF VEHICLE

WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is in need of a new pickup for 2025, and WHEREAS, 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500’s are available to purchase under NYS Contract, and WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator has received a written quote from Mangino Chevrolet for a 2025 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab with a service body for a delivered price of $74,503.00, and WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator recommends the purchase of the said pickup for use by the Sheriff’s Office, be it

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to order one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 pickup for the Sheriff’s Office as mentioned herein for a total of $74,503.00 delivered from Mangino Chevrolet of Amsterdam, NY under NYS Contract PC68994, FAN#856351, BID 587150, be it further RESOLVED, that $74,503.00 be transferred from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. A3110.0202 Automobile to cover the cost of the vehicle and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the Sheriff, Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AUTHORIZING COUNTY FLEET COORDINATOR TO PURCHASE AUTOMOBILE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 

WHEREAS, the Community Services Department is in need of replacing a 12-passenger van and the County Fleet Coordinator does recommend the replacement of said vehicle, and WHEREAS, because of the issues with having drivers available for this style van the Fleet Coordinator recommends the purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe because of its 8 passenger seating capabilities, and WHEREAS, Chevrolet Tah  WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator recommends the purchase of one (1) new Chevrolet Tahoe for use in 2025 as follows per NYS Contract PC68994, NYS Bid Assist FAN #856351, Bid 587150 Vehicles: (1) 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe - $63,995.00 be it RESOLVED, that $63,995.00 be transferred from Federal Salary Sharing currently in the unappropriated general fund in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Community Services Account No. A4310.0201 Automobile, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to order one (1) 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for Community Service mentioned herein for a total of $63,995.00 delivered from Mangino Chevrolet of Amsterdam, NY and the Fleet Coordinator, County Treasurer and Community Service Director be so notified.

AUTHORIZATION FOR CONSULTING FIRM FOR COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR RENOVATIONS - BUILDINGS

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee to discuss hiring a consulting firm to facilitate the renovations for the first floor of the courthouse including Treasurers Office, Board of Supervisors Board Room and the hallway between these two spaces, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent received two (2) proposals from consulting firms for services for the first floor courthouse renovations as follows – CPL, 30 Century Hill Drive, Suite 104, Latham, NY 12110 – Fee $62,000.00 LaBella Assoc., 4 British American Blvd., Latham, NY 12110 – Fee $83,400.00 and WHEREAS, the consultant firm will develop architectural design, bid specifications, pre-construction meeting and other related engineering items for the said renovations per the proposal received, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent recommends moving forward with hiring CPL of Latham for this renovation project, be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors hereby approves the Superintendent to hire CPL and for the Chairman of the Board to enter into an agreement with CPL per proposal received with the County Attorney’s approval and this will be a charge to the 5-Year Project Plan, Account No. A1620.0414 and the County Treasurer, DPW Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SHERIFF VEHICLE 2024 CHEVROLET TAHOE TO GM FINANCIAL

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 82-25 authorized the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV for the Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $52,500.00 delivered from Whitmoyer Buick-Chevrolet, 1001 E. Main St., Mount Joy, PA 17552 under NYS Contract PC69180, and WHEREAS, said vehicle has been delivered, and WHEREAS, Hamilton County has been advised by GM Financial that payment for said

vehicle is to be made to GM Financial not Whitmoyer Buick-Chevrolet, be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay GM Financial, Attn: Howie Ravitz, 220 E. Las Colinas Blvd. Suite 500, Irving, TX 75039 in the amount of $52,500.00 from Account No. A3110.0202 Automobile for Whitmoyer Buick-Chevrolet Invoice FTRR210024 and the County Treasurer, Sheriff, Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

County expands Public Defender office

 Board of Supervisors March, 2025

County expands Public Defender office

By Pete Klein

LAKE PLEASANT—The March 6, 2025 meeting saw the supervisors being introduced to Alison Webbinaro – the Governor’s Representative, North Country Region. This was followed by the board approving the following resolutions.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF HURRELL-HARRING GRANT

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received an amendment to the Second Statewide Expansion of Hurrell-Harring Grant, Contract No. CSTWIDE220 with a term of April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2026, and WHEREAS, said amendment increases the amount of the Second Statewide Expansion of Hurrell-Harring Grant from $1,165,574.34 to $1,665,574.34, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the amendment to the Second Statewide Expansion of Hurrell-Harring Grant.

2025 SALARY AND BUDGET INCREASES – PUBLIC DEFENDER – AMENDED SECOND STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF HURRELL-HARRING GRANT

WHEREAS, the NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services has amended Hamilton County’s Second Statewide Expansion of Hurrell-Harring Grant, Contract No. CSTWIDE220, and WHEREAS, NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services has increased the budget of said grant for Hamilton County in order to reach or maintain compliance with Executive Law §832(4), be it RESOLVED, that the salaries for the following positions in the Public Defender’s Office be created and/or set for 2025 as follows, with said salaries being prorated effective April 1, 2025: ACP Admin./Public Defender - $141,000.00 (includes $1,000.00 Family Court Admin.) Confidential Legal Administrator (Formally Admin Staff) - $66,102.00 Account Clerk (New) - $45,000.00 First Assistant Public Defender (PT) - $85,500.00 (includes $1,000.00 Family Court Admin.) Second Assistant Public Defender (FT) - $91,454.00 (includes $10,000.00 Family Court Cases) Arraignment Stipend CSTWIDE220 (New) $20,000.00 Intern (New)- $20,000.00 and be it further RESOLVED, that the following expenditure accounts be created and/or set for 2025 as follows: 18-B Panel Specialized Services - $53,445.75 Training - $9,000. Legal Reference Materials - $16,000.00 PD Specialized Services - $58,000.28 Rent - $15,000.00 Supplies & Phones - $47,240.00 Benefits - $208,528.00 and be it further RESOLVED, that the County Treasrer is hereby authorized to increase Revenue Account No. 3025.0100 State Aid Public Defender by $462,282.03 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Public Defender, Personnel Officer and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CREATION OF NEW FULL-TIME ACCOUNT CLERK POSITION IN THE PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received an amendment to the Second  Statewide Expansion of Hurrell-Harring Grant, and WHEREAS, the NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services has requested that a full-time Account Clerk position be created within the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office and is being funded by the Hurrell-Harring Grant, be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors approve the Personnel Officer to create the position Account Clerk in the Public Defender’s Office effective immediately, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer be authorized to advertise for the position, and the Personnel Officer and Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CREATION OF NEW FULL-TIME CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR POSITION IN THE PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received an amendment to the Second Statewide Expansion of Hurrell-Harring Grant, and WHEREAS, the NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services has requested that the part-time Administrative Assistant position be changed to a full-time position, and WHEREAS, Susan Goodspeed has served in the part-time Administrative Assistant position since April 9, 2019 and she is willing and able to work a full-time 35-hour work week, and WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has determined that under Civil Service Law §22, the appropriate civil service title for this position is Confidential Legal Administrator at a Grade 14, be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors approve the Personnel Officer to create the full-time position, Confidential Legal Administrator in the Public Defender’s Office and remove the part-time Administrative Assistant position effective April 1, 2025, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Public Defender is authorized to appoint Susan Goodspeed as Confidential Legal Administrator, and the Personnel Officer and Treasurer be so notified.

FUNDING NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (DCJS) FOR STATE’S LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY (LETECH) GRANT WHEREAS, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a NYS DCJS grant for State’s Law Enforcement Technology (LETECH) in the amount of $25,000.00,  and RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fund Account No. A3110.0419–DCJS LETECH at $25,000.00 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A3389.0200 – DCJS LETECH at $25,000.00 and the Sheriff be so notified.

 AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF DJI M30T DRONE WITH ACCESSORIES-NYS DCJS LETECH GRANT

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was awarded a NYS DCJS grant for State’s Law Enforcement Technology (LETECH) in the amount of $25,000.00, and WHEREAS, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is requesting to purchase a drone and has received three quotes for DJI M30T Thermal Drone with accessories as follows: Dominion Drones DSLR Pros Advexure $14,098.00 $14,144.00 $14,144.00 be it RESOLVED, that Sheriff is authorized to purchase the DJI M30T Thermal Drone with accessories from Dominion Drones, 215 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 for $14,098.00 to be charged against Account No. A3110.0419 – DCJS LETECH.

HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RECORDS REQUEST FEE

WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in requests for records, pictures, bodycam footage and other data that would be collected by this office, and WHEREAS, when a request is made to the Sheriff’s Office for records it takes staff time to search, print and in some cases redact sensitive information by hand to ensure it is not released, and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office would like to implement a fee schedule and formalize  the procedure in regards to any request for all reports, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors approve the following fee schedule and procedure for any record requests made to the Sheriff’s Office: All requests for records of the Sheriff’s Office will be made in writing. Each written request will be accompanied by a $5.00 fee for the initial report. Each additional page beyond the initial report shall be $1.00 per page. If the written request is to include any digital media, then an additional $5.00 fee will be accessed for a USB. If a report requires redaction, the Sheriff will reserve the right to have 30 days to review and complete the redaction before issuing the report. And be it further, RESOLVED, that the Sheriff’s Office Records Request Fee Schedule and Procedure take effect immediately.

CYBERSECURITY GRANT APPLICATION – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Sheriff recommends the County apply for the 2025 Cybersecurity Grant Program for Hamilton County with the amount to be determined by DHSES at the time of award, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the Hamilton County Sheriff to complete and submit said grant application by the deadline of March 12, 2025.

FY2022 EXPLOSIVE DETECTION CANINE TEAM GRANT APPLICATION

WHEREAS, the Sheriff recommends the County apply for the 2025 Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant Program for Hamilton County with the amount to be determined by DHSES at the time of award, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the Hamilton County Sheriff to complete and submit said grant application by the deadline of  March 12, 2025.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR 25-YEAR RETIREMENT PLAN SPECIFIC FOR PROBATION DEPARTMENT PEACE OFFICERS

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 36-25 adopted January 8, 2025 authorized the pension benefit of Sections 89-t and 603(p) of the Retirement and Social Security Law, and

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has received the invoices from the Office of the New York State Comptroller for said benefit, be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $43,900.00 from Account No. A3140.0406 DCJS Pretrial Services Grant to Account No. A9010.0801 Employee Benefits-State Retirement, and be it further RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a check from Account No. A9010.0801 Employee Benefits-State Retirement to the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System in the amount of $43,900.00 for Invoice No. 7150 ($6,800.00) and Invoice No. 7151 ($37,100.00) and the Personnel Office and Probation Office be so notified.

RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL AS DONATE LIFE MONTH IN HAMILTON COUNTY

WHEREAS, through their membership in New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), New York Counties have come together to collectively support many important causes, and WHEREAS, in New York, there are approximately 7,940 people waiting for an organ transplant which represents the fourth highest need in the nation and there is an estimated 360 New Yorkers that die every day while waiting for an organ transplant, and WHEREAS, a single individual’s donation of the heart, lungs, liver, pancreas and small intestine can save up to eight lives; donation of tissue can save and heal the lives of 75 others, and WHEREAS, organ, eye and tissue donation are life-giving and healing acts recognized worldwide as expressions of compassion to those in need, and WHEREAS, New York State’s County Governments play a key role in raising awareness of the need of these organ donations through the interactions that county officials have with the public and through local DMV offices that have championed this cause for years on how individuals can help their fellow New Yorkers by signing up as organ donors or donating financially, and WHEREAS, counties across New York are proclaiming the month of April 2025 as “Donate Life Month” and engaging in various activities to promote awareness and increase the number of donors, and WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office, through its Department of Motor Vehicles wishes to promote the month of April 2025 as “Donate Life Month” in Hamilton County, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims the month of April 2025 “Donate Life Month” in Hamilton County and encourages all Hamilton County Departments and agencies to promote this life saving cause with the hopes of increasing the number of organ and tissue donations by enrolling in the New York State Donate Life Registry and to promote the awareness and need of these donations throughout all counties in New York State.

CONTRACT FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AT COMMUNITY SERVICES –RACHEL JONES, MD

WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is a need for psychiatric services, and WHEREAS, psychiatric services were budgeted in the 2025 Community Services budget for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at $155/hr, and WHEREAS, that provider is no longer available to serve Hamilton County, and WHEREAS, Dr. Rachel Jones is available to provide in-person care and treatment to individuals in Hamilton County, be it RESOLVED, that Psychiatrist Rachel Jones, MD, of 252 South Main St, Northville, NY 12134, who provides this service, be paid $250.00 per hour not to exceed an amount of $70,000.00 during this contractual period, and be it further RESOLVED, that said contract would be in effect from May 1, 2025 until December 31,2025, and be it further RESOLVED, that $34,920.00 from Federal Salary Sharing currently in the unappropriated general fund balance be transferred from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. A4310.0420 Telepsychiatry to cover the increased expense and the County Treasurer be so authorized, and be it further RESOLVED, that upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the Hamilton County Community Services with Dr. Rachel Jones.

INCREASE OF FUNDS – SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, funds were exhausted in Hamilton County Department of Social Services Day Care Account No. A6055.0401 at the end of December 2024, be it RESOLVED, that Appropriation Account No. A6055.0401, Day Care, be increased by Eighteen Dollars and Ninety-five cents ($18.95) to be totally offset by increasing Revenue Account No. A4689, Federal Aid – Day Care, by Eighteen Dollars and Ninety-five Cents ($18.95) and the County Treasurer be so authorized.

AGREEMENT WITH TOGETHER FOR YOUTH FOR NON- SECURE DETENTION SERVICES

WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton, on occasion is required to place juveniles in a non-secured detention facility, and WHEREAS, Together for Youth operates two (2) non-secured detention facilities for juveniles placed with the Department of Social Services, and WHEREAS, Together for Youth requires an agreement in order to place juveniles in their facility, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into an unreserved usage agreement with Together for Youth for the purposes of placing appropriate juveniles with a per diem rate for an unreserved bed of $740.00 and will be effective from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH TOGETHER FOR YOUTH FOR CERTIFIED FOSTER CARE HOMES

WHEREAS, children placed in the care and custody of the Commissioner of Social Services as a result of abuse, neglect, maltreatment or voluntary surrender require out-of-home placement in Certified Foster Family Boarding homes, and WHEREAS, these foster homes are certifies by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and WHEREAS, maximum state reimbursable rates are established by OCFS, be it RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into agreements with said Foster Family Boarding Homes.

REINSTATING BUILDING PROJECT SUPERVISOR 

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 365-23 which approved the title change of Mark Stuart from Building Project Supervisor to Buildings & Grounds Manager, and WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has identified that this title change has affected his permanent Civil Service status, and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has requested that the employee be reinstated to his previous title of Building Project Supervisor in lieu of holding a new Civil Service Examination, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors approve the Personnel Officer to reinstate Mark Stuart to Building Project Supervisor effective immediately, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer and Treasurer be so notified. 

AWARD OF BID SPECIFICATION – COLD STORAGE BUILDING

WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee authorized the County DPW Superintendent to advertise for bids for the construction of a Cold Storage Building at the Lake Pleasant Public Works garage location, and WHEREAS, five (5) bids were received for Cold Storage Building in accordance with the Specification as advertised by the DPW Superintendent and Public Works Committee, and WHEREAS, the following bids were received: Rozell Industries Inc. Queensbury, NY, Bid Price - $465,000.00 2.D.C. Building Systems, Inc. Watertown, NY – Bid Price - $529,800.00. 3.Stephen Miller General Contractors, Inc. Mayfield, NY – Bid Price - $710,370.00. Borderline Excavating & Fence, St. Johnsville, NY – Bid Price – 782,990.00. Plank, LLC Schenectady, NY – Bid Price - $754,927.00. and WHEREAS, Andrew S. Bell, P.E. has reviewed the bids and recommends awarding to the low bidder, and WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent recommends awarding the bid to Rozell Industries Inc. of Queensbury, NY, be it RESOLVED, that the award be made to Rozell Industries Inc., Queensbury, NY 12804, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the said Cold Storage Building Construction in the amount of $465,000.00 with the approval of the County Attorney, and be it further RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create Account No. A1620.0415 Cold Storage Building Project and transfer $480,000.00 from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. A1620.0415 Cold Storage Building Project for construction and engineering and the County Attorney, Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so advised.

AUTHORIZING PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE A BOBCAT UW56 TOOL CAT

WHEREAS, the Public Works Superintendent has spoken with the Public Works Committee to purchase a Bobcat UW56 Tool Cat with attachments under New York State Purchase Contract PC69396, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent feels this would be an advantageous piece of equipment for use by the Buildings and Highway Divisions, and WHEREAS, the said equipment purchase price is $87,970.93 delivered, be it RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) new and unused Bobcat UW56 per written quote LR1005039 from Finke H. Finke & Sons Inc., Selkirk, NY 12158 delivered for a total of $87,970.93 delivered and it shall be a charge to Account No. DM5130.0201 Road Equipment and the Superintendent, County Treasurer and Clerk of the

AUTHORIZING DISPOSITION OF EXCESS VEHICLES

WHEREAS, certain vehicles/equipment have become excess and no longer needed by certain County Agencies, and WHEREAS, the County Fleet Coordinator has recommended that the following vehicle be disposed of from the County inventory: Year Make/Model 2013 Ford E350 Van VIN 1G1ZC5ST3MF0852 RESOLVED, the above vehicles/equipment be sold by auction online by Auctions International and the funds from the auction shall be a revenue credit to Account No. A2665 Sale of Equipment, be it further RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator see that proper inventory notes be recorded when the transactions are accomplished, and the Fleet Coordinator, Director of Fixed Assets, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLE – DPW

WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator was authorized to order a new 2024 Ram 4500 Crew Cab with Dump Body from Main Motorcar for the Public Works Department under State Contract #68941 pricing, and WHEREAS, the said vehicle has been delivered, be it RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be authorized to make payment to Main Motorcar, Johnstown, NY  in the amount of $82,806.00 out of Account No. DM5130.0201 Road Equipment and the Clerk of the Board and Fleet Coordinator be so advised.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH C&L ENTERPRISES FOR COMPUTER, SERVER, NETWORK AND ADVISORY SERVICES 

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has determined that there is a need for a Hamilton County IT Department, and WHEREAS, C&L Enterprises has over 30 years experience in government IT services, and WHEREAS, C&L Enterprises not only has the expertise to provide basic PC and network support for the County, but also has the knowledge to advise on the creation and training of a new IT position within Hamilton County, be it RESOLVED, that with the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with C&L Enterprises for computer, server, network and advisory services for a term of April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.

EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR BRIDGE REPAIR & PNEUMATICALLY PROJECTED CONCRETE FOR 2025

WHEREAS, Hamilton County DPW solicited bids for Bridge Repair & Pneumatically Projected Concrete per Specification No. 4-2024, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 146-24, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors awarded the Bridge Repair & Pneumatically Projected Concrete bid to R&B Construction, L.L.C., and WHEREAS, the referenced bid provides the bid pricing for a one-year contract with the option of extending the contract by one year if both parties (Hamilton County and R & B Construction, L.L.C.) agree that terms and conditions remain the same for the duration of the extension, and WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has contacted R&B Construction, L.L.C. and they will agree to a contract extension of the same terms and conditions for a one (1) year period, and WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent believes it is in Hamilton County’s best interest to extend the current contract with R&B Construction, L.L.C. due to price stabilization, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisor be so authorized to enter into a contract extension with R&B Construction, L.L.C. for the period of one (1) Year with approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer and Clerk of the board be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CREATION OF NEW FULL-TIME IT POSITIONS

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has determined that the County is in need of establishing an internal IT Department, and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors will be entering into a contract with C&L Enterprises for computer, server, network and advisory services, and WHEREAS, as part of the contract, C&L Enterprises will train a Hamilton County employee in IT Services for a municipality, and WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has established the necessary job specifications for an entry level position and a promoted title to work under the advisement of C&L Enterprises and the Chairman of the Board, and that under Civil Service Law §22, the appropriate civil service titles for these positions are: Network and PC Trainee at a Grade 10, and Network and PC Specialist at a Grade 12, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors approve the Personnel Officer to create the full-time positions, Network and PC Trainee and Network and PC Specialist effective immediately, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer be authorized to advertise for the Network and PC Trainee position immediately, and the Personnel Officer and Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN OFFICE FOR AGING AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE FOR TITLE III-E FUNDING

WHEREAS, Warren/Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging has grant monies available to provide respite Home Health Aide Services under Title III-E for seniors who are patients of the Certified Home Health Agency and require these services to provide respite for caregivers, and WHEREAS, this agreement is for the period commencing January 1, 2025– December 31, 2025 for a total of $10,000.00, and WHEREAS, this anticipated funding was appropriated in the 2025 Municipal budget as a part of the budget development process, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement between the Office for the Aging and the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service upon approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY INCREASE IN SCHEDULED WORK HOURS FOR LYNETTE GREENE FROM THIRTY-FIVE TO FORTY HOURS PER WEEK

WHEREAS, Lynette Greene is employed by Hamilton County Community Services for

thirty-five (35) hours per week as the Director of Community Services, and WHEREAS, Hamilton County Community Services is currently experiencing a staff shortage due to multiple vacant positions while demand for services has increased, and WHEREAS, Ms. Greene is willing to temporarily increase her work week to forty (40) hours per week to meet the demands, be it RESOLVED, that Ms. Greene’s regularly scheduled work, effective pay period beginning March 2, 2025, will be expanded to forty (40) hours per week for a period of six months, and be it further RESOLVED, that $8,457.00 be transferred from Federal Salary Sharing currently in the unappropriated general fund in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. A4310.102 when needed to cover the expanded hours during 2025.