Collie Smith retires

 Hamilton County Board of Supervisors August 1 2024

Collie Smith retires

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—When the Hamilton County board held its regular monthly meeting on August 1, it honored one of the county’s most dedicated and long-standing volunteers with the following resolution. 

RESOLUTION HONORING COLLIE SMITH ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS

WHEREAS, in 1994, in response to arising questions regarding Codes of Ethics of Hamilton County and the towns that make it up, the Board of Supervisors sought to establish a new committee to investigate an ethics policy for County government, and

WHEREAS, in so doing the Board of Supervisors asked towns and villages in the County to nominate members to serve on said Committee. and

WHEREAS, the Speculator Village Board nominated Collie Smith, who was then serving as Mayor of the Village, and

WHEREAS Collie Smith agreed to serve on this new Ethics Committee, and was chosen by its members to be its Chairman, and

WHEREAS, the Ethics Committee, guided by Collie Smith, explored municipal ethics rules, guidelines, policies, and law. In conclusion they proposed that the Board of Supervisors adopt a revised Code of Ethics and establish a Board of Ethics to administer its provisions, and

WHEREAS, in 1995 the Board of Supervisors formally established a new Board of Ethics, appointing those who had served on the original committee to be its first members, and

WHEREAS the newly installed Board of Ethics appointed Collie Smith as its first Chairman, and

WHEREAS Collie Smith has served as Chairman and member of the Board of Ethics for nearly three decades. During that time, he shaped the Board into an active and effective body to address local municipal ethics concerns. His deep learning and familiarity with the world’s literature, philosophies, history, and cultures gave him broad insight into human nature. His upbringing and life experience enabled him to move across social boundaries and comfortably mix and work with folks of all stripes, learning of their strengths, their weaknesses, and their foibles, all with modesty, good humor, sensitivity, wisdom, and compassion. In 2018 he encouraged and supported the Board of Ethics in updating and rewriting the Code of Ethics in plain language to bring it into line with current State law and best practice, making it more user-friendly. He has continued to mentor and inspire current Board of Ethics members helping to ensure that the Board of Ethics continues to operate effectively into the future, and

WHEREAS Collie Smith also served the public as Speculator Village Trustee and, for fourteen years, as Mayor of Speculator, and served on the Speculator Volunteer Ambulance Corps as an EMT, and

WHEREAS, Collie Smith, approaching the age of 80, has, with his retirement from the Board of Ethics, brought to a close his long years of official public service to the people of Speculator, Lake Pleasant, and Hamilton County, now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors issue this proclamation to commend Collie Smith for his many years of service as Chairman and member of the Hamilton County Board of Ethics and elsewhere with their profound thanks and deep appreciation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be entered into the minutes as a permanent record of his service, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to Collie Smith to share with his family and others.

CONTRACTING ABSTRACTING SERVICES FOR THE TREASURER’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office each year has stub searches performed on delinquent properties that are part of the foreclosure procedure, and

WHEREAS, last year this was successfully performed by Mountain Abstract Company, Inc., and

WHEREAS Mountain Abstract Company, Inc. can provide the abstracting services we need at the same price as last year’s services; that being $125 per new search and $50 per two-year update search, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Mountain Abstract Company, Inc., PO Box 140, Chestertown, NY 12817 under the same terms and conditions as last year, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AUTHORIZING THE HAMILTON COUNTY TREASURER TO BE THE COLLECTING OFFICER FOR THE LAKE PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES

WHEREAS, according to Real Property Tax Law Section 578, the County has the right to enter into a contract with a school district for the collection of school taxes, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office has had a contract with the Lake Pleasant Central School to collect the school taxes for the district since 2011, and

WHEREAS the Lake Pleasant Central School Board of Education agreed at its Annual Reorganizational meeting held on July 10, 2024 to contract with Hamilton County for the school tax collection year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 for $10,400.00, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Treasurer has agreed to be the tax collecting officer for the 2024-2025 school year for the Lake Pleasant Central School during its normal school tax collection period of September 1 to October 31 with the collection office being the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office, be it

RESOLVED, that Jodie Small, Hamilton County Treasurer, is authorized to collect the Lake Pleasant Central School District taxes for the School Tax year 2024-25 at the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office for an agreed amount of $10,400.00, for school tax year to be paid by the Lake Pleasant Central School District, and be it further

RESOLVED, that upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to a contract with Lake Pleasant Central School to provide school tax collection services for the school year 2024-2025 for $10,400.00 and the County Treasurer be so notified.

SETTING EQUALIZATION RATES

WHEREAS, per Subpart 8186-2 of Title 20 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, Hamilton County has received a certified statement setting forth the final State equalization rate, be it

RESOLVED, that the assessment rolls with said rates be adopted for the year 2024 as follows: Arietta - 95.00, Benson - 65.00, Hope - 65.00, Indian Lake - 71.89, Inlet - 88.50, Lake Pleasant - 73.00, Long Lake - 75.00, Morehouse - 75.00, Wells - 65.00.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH AGRICULTURE & MARKETS “PETROLEUM PRODUCT QUALITY PROGRAM” - APRIL 1, 2024-MARCH 31, 2029

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign Contract No. T012636 with NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets for the “Petroleum Product Quality Program” for the period of April 1, 2024-March 31, 2029 in the amount of $9,045.00 and the County Treasurer be so advised.

APPROVAL FOR FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE ETHERNET LINE WITH FULTON COUNTY

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) is in need of a private connection between their PSAP Center and Fulton County’s PSAP Center for the Tyler Technologies project, and

WHEREAS the private line will allow for data to be transferred between both points securely, and

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office along with the Chairman of the Emergency Preparedness/Emergency Response Committee researched the best option for the connection between the two PSAP Centers, and

WHEREAS, Frontier Communications, under New York State Contract Number PS68697, is proposing $260.00 per month not including taxes, telecom fees or surcharges for each site (102 County View Drive, Lake Pleasant, NY and 2712 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY) for 100 Mbps Ethernet Private Line for 60 months, and

WHEREAS, if the amount of data that is to be transferred between the two PSAP Centers increases where the 100 Mbps is inadequate, then Frontier Communications, under New York State Contract Number PS68697, is proposing $335.00 per month not including taxes, telecom fees or surcharges for each site for 200 Mbps Ethernet Private Line for 60 months, and

WHEREAS, the monthly charges will be charged back to the corresponding year’s Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is authorized to purchase a private ethernet line between the Hamilton County’s PSAP Center and Fulton County’s PSAP Center.

2024 TRANSFER OF FUNDS – JAIL PART TIME

WHEREAS there is a shortage of funds A3150.0111 – Jail – Part Time, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to make the following transfer:

FROM: Account No. A3150.0109 – Jail – Corrections Officer I $ 20,000.00

TO: Account No. A3150.0111 – Jail – Part Time $ 20,000.00

INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR POLICE MUTUAL AID WITH FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has requested an Intermunicipal Agreement for Police Mutual Aid with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and

WHEREAS an Intermunicipal Agreement between the two offices would allow each agency to assist each other during a time of an emergency, therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Sheriff and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for Police Mutual Aid with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.

AUTHORIZING INTERIM CLINICAL MANAGER EXTENSION AND COMPENSATORY TIME INCREASE

WHEREAS, Hamilton County appointed Brett Darrow Interim Clinical Manager until August 27, 2024 per Resolution 182-24, and

WHEREAS the department needs more time to make a long-term plan to meet the needs of the department, and

WHEREAS, the interim Clinical Manager has been working extra hours over and above the standard work week to be both Senior Physical Therapist and Interim Clinical Manager and has accrued over the 80 hours approved by the Chairman of the Board, and

WHEREAS the increase of compensatory hours is due to the increased workload of working two positions, and

WHEREAS the Health Committee supports extending the interim appointment an additional three (3) months at a 40-hour work week until November 23, 2024 and increasing the compensatory time limit, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer is hereby authorized to extend the interim appointment an additional three (3) months at a 40-hour work week until November 23, 2024, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Senior Physical Therapist/Interim Clinical Manager compensatory time limit be increased to 120 hours, and the Personnel Officer and Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE RELATED SERVICES FOR THE PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM – WELLS CENTRAL SCHOOL

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required to provide for Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy Services for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have a developmental delay as defined through a comprehensive evaluation, through the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) process, and

WHEREAS, Wells Central School District can provide these related services through the New York State Department of Education, and

WHEREAS the frequency and duration of services for each child is based on the findings of the comprehensive evaluation and rules applying to section 4410 of the NYS Education Law, as determined by the CPSE committee in preparing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and

WHEREAS the compensation for related services are set at rates in conjunction with the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Department of Education, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with said provider to provide the aforesaid services for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 pursuant to an aforesaid IEP for each eligible child, with compensation for services rendered at the current approved rates set forth for Hamilton County by the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Education Department, upon approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH LAKE PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required to provide for special education and related services for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have a developmental delay as defined through a comprehensive evaluation, through the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) process, and

WHEREAS Lake Pleasant Central School District is an approved provider of special education and related services through the New York State Department of Education, and

WHEREAS the frequency and duration of services for each child is based on the findings of the comprehensive evaluation and rules applying to section 4410 of the NYS Education Law, as determined by the CPSE committee in preparing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and

WHEREAS the compensation for special education and related services are set at rates in conjunction with the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Department of Education, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with said provider to provide the aforesaid services for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 pursuant to an aforesaid IEP for each eligible child, with compensation for services rendered at the current approved rates set forth for Hamilton County by the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Education Department, upon approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE RELATED SERVICES FOR THE PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM – INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required to provide for Related Services (Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy Services) for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have a developmental delay as defined through a comprehensive evaluation, through the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) process, and

WHEREAS, Indian Lake Central School District can provide these related services through the New York State Department of Education, and

WHEREAS the frequency and duration of services for each child is based on the findings of the comprehensive evaluation and rules applying to section 4410 of the NYS Education Law, as determined by the CPSE committee in preparing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and

WHEREAS the compensation for related services are set at rates in conjunction with the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Department of Education, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with said provider to provide the aforesaid services for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 pursuant to an aforesaid IEP for each eligible child, with compensation for services rendered at the current approved rates set forth for Hamilton County by the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Education Department, upon approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR EVALUATIONS WITH NORTHVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CHILDREN AGED 3-5 YEARS

WHEREAS Hamilton County is required to provide for Comprehensive evaluations for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have a suspected developmental delay through the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) process, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law, the County is required to maintain contracts with several providers for the provision of comprehensive Evaluations as described above; in order to provide parents with a choice for service provision, and

WHEREAS reimbursement for comprehensive evaluations is determined by the extent of the evaluation, and based on rates set in conjunction with the Rate Setting Unit of the New York State Education Department, and

WHEREAS Comprehensive Evaluations may be requested at any time and/or professional related service provision may be requested at any time through the regular school year and/or the 30-day summer session, and

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service represents Hamilton County as administrator of this program, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign contracts, upon approval of the County Attorney, for Comprehensive Evaluations, for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 between the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service and

Northville Central School District

131 S. 3rd Street

Northville, NY 12134

(518) 863-7000

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACTS FOR EVALUATION AND SERVICE PROVISION WITH CENTER-BASED SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR CHILDREN AGED 3-5 YEARS

WHEREAS Hamilton County is required to provide for Comprehensive evaluations for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have a suspected developmental delay through the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) process, and

WHEREAS, Hamilton County is required to provide for any combination of Center-Based itinerant or related professional services including: Special Education Itinerant (SEIT) Services; skilled Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Related services; Counseling and/or one-on-one Aide services for children determined to have an eligible level of developmental delay and require center-based services to fully meet their needs; as defined through the CPSE Process, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law, the County is required to maintain contracts with several providers for the provision of comprehensive Evaluation and specialized center-based services as described above; in order to provide parents with a choice for service provision, and

WHEREAS reimbursement for comprehensive evaluation and subsequent center-based services is determined by the extent of the evaluation and results, and based on rates set in conjunction with the Rate Setting Unit of the New York State Education Department, and

WHEREAS Comprehensive Evaluations may be requested at any time and/or professional related service provision may be requested at any time through the regular school year and/or the 30-day summer session, and

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service represents Hamilton County as administrator of this program, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign contracts, upon approval of the County Attorney, for Comprehensive Evaluation and Center-Based professional service provision for children residing within Hamilton County at rates set by the New York State Department of Education, for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 between the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service and, not limited to but including, the following center-based preschool service providers:

NYSARC, Inc.

a/k/a The Children’s Corner – The Adirondack ARC

12 Mohawk Street Tupper Lake, NY 12986

518-359-3351

Center for Disability Services (No evaluations)

Dba Prospect Center

133 Aviation Road

Queensbury, NY 12804

518-798-0170

Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Inc

125 Business Park Drive

Utica, NY 13502

315-724-6907

Kelberman Center, Inc

1601 Armory Drive

Utica, NY 13501

315-797-6241

AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS – CRUSHER RUN MATERIALS FOR EMERGENCIES

WHEREAS, over the last five years Hamilton County has had many weather events that has created major damage to the county road system, and

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee to discuss having a stockpile of crusher run materials on hand for such emergencies, and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee and the Superintendent agree the County should have crusher run materials in inventory at all times for emergencies, and

WHEREAS the DPW Superintendent recommends the transfer of $130,000.00 from the Unappropriated County Road Fund balance for the crusher run purchase, be it

RESOLVED, that the DPW Superintendent is hereby authorized to purchase said crusher run materials and that $130,000.00 be transferred from Unappropriated County Road Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. D5110.0403 Stone and that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to make the said transfer and the Clerk of the Board and County DPW Superintendent be so notified.

AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS – ROAD PROJECT FOR DAMAGE REPAIR FROM STORM FLOODING

WHEREAS Hamilton County experienced heavy rain on July 10, 2024 causing severe damage to the County Route 10A, Sabattis Circle Road and minor damage to other County roads around the County, and

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has estimated the repair cost at $150,000.00 for all damages on the County Road system, and

WHEREAS the DPW Superintendent recommends the transfer of $150,000.00 to fund the permanent damage repairs, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create Account No. D5112.2545 July 2024 Flooding Damage, and be it further

RESOLVED, that $150,000.00 be transferred from County Road Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. D5112.2545 July 2024 Flooding Damage and that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to make the said transfer and the Clerk of the Board and County DPW Superintendent be so notified.

CREATING ACCOUNT FOR BRIDGE NY 2022 PROJECT – ELBOW CREEK BRIDGE

WHEREAS a Project for the Bridge NY 2022: County Road 16, Gilmantown Road Over Elbow Creek (BIN 3307350), Bridge Replacement, Town of Wells, Hamilton County, P.I.N. 2754.84 (D040978) (the Project") was duly adopted by Resolution No. 307-23, and

WHEREAS the sum of $1,854,400.00 was appropriated from Unappropriated County Road Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project, and

WHEREAS, GPI, the County’s consulting firm for the said project has begun preliminary design work and an account needs to be created for the said bridge project, be it

RESOLVED, that Account No. H3.5112.0201 – Perm Imp. Hwy, Elbow Creek Bridge is hereby created and any charges for this bridge project to be a charge to this account and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the DPW Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR SHERIFF VEHICLE - 2024

WHEREAS, the Sheriff Office has a new 2023 Dodge Durango, and this vehicle needs to have ancillary equipment installed such as but not limited to 2-way radios, emergency lights, sirens, etc., and

WHEREAS, the County has received a written quote for the installation of the ancillary equipment from JPJ Electronics, 1 W. Whitesboro St., Yorkville, NY in the amount of $19,742.40, and

WHEREAS, because of the electronics that new vehicles have from the factory such as air bag components and computer-controlled factory equipment the Fleet Coordinator recommends waiving the County’s procurement for three written quotes, and recommends that JPJ Electronics complete the installation of the ancillary equipment, be it

RESOLVED, the Fleet Coordinator is authorized to sign the Purchase Order for the Ancillary Equipment from JPJ Electronics installed at a cost of $19,742.40 for the upfit of ancillary equipment on the 2023 Sheriff vehicle and the Clerk of the Board, County Sheriff and Fleet Coordinator be so notified.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SOLID WASTE EXCAVATOR – DPW

WHEREAS Resolution No. 187-24 authorizes the County Fleet Coordinator to purchase one (1) 2024 John Deere 85P Excavator for use by the Public Works Solid Waste Division, and

WHEREAS the said excavator was delivered, and the County Fleet Coordinator has inspected the said excavator and confirms it is accepted and meets specifications and recommends payment for said excavator, be it

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment to United Construction & Forestry, PO Box 558, Albany, NY12201-0558 in the amount of $166,489.04 and the funds to be taken out of Account No. A8189.0401 Solid Waste Reserve Expenditure and the Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLE – DPW

WHEREAS the Fleet Coordinator was authorized to order a new 2024 Ram 1500 SSV from Main Motorcar for the Public Works Department under State Contract #PC68941 pricing, and

WHEREAS, the said vehicle has been delivered, be it

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be authorized to make payment to Main Motorcar, 224 West Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095 in the amount of $41,999.00 out of Account No. DM5130.0201 Road Equipment and the Clerk of the Board and Fleet Coordinator be so advised.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR PURCHASE OF PATROL VEHICLE – SHERIFF

WHEREAS the Fleet Coordinator was authorized to order a new 2023 Dodge Durango PPV from Main Motorcar for the Sheriff’s Office under State Contract #PC68941 pricing, and

WHEREAS, the said vehicle has been delivered, be it

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be authorized to make payment to Main Motorcar, 224 West Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095 in the amount of $43,410.00 out of Account No. A3110.0202 Automobile and the Sheriff, Clerk of the Board and Fleet Coordinator be so advised.

AUTHORIZING DEPOSITION 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 from the County inventory:

Year Make/Model VIN Plate# Dept FN

2015 Chev. Impala 2G1WA5E30F1168041 AW4367 Prob 808

2016 Chev. Impala 2G1WA5E31G1154750 AX5702 DPW 761

2017 Chev. Malibu 1G1ZC5ST9HF221777 AY9155 S.S. 809

2018 Chev. Malibu 1G1ZC5ST6JF198285 BA4225 P.H. 765

1999 Spec Tec Ejector Trl. 1S9EA4520XS188982 AB8934 S.W. 982

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 for DPW vehicles and Account No A2665 Sale of Equipment for all other vehicles, 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.

APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS - COUNTY ROUTE 4, BIG BROOK ROAD CULVERT PROJECT

WHEREAS Resolution No. 170-24 authorizes a culvert rehab project on County Route 4, Big Brook Road, and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent budgeted $80,000.00 in the first instance, and

WHEREAS the project is 95% completed and to date expenditures are at $83,450.00 and the Superintendent recommends increasing the project by $15,000.00 to $95,000.00 to complete the project, and

WHEREAS, the above culvert is owned by Hamilton County, be it

RESOLVED, that $15,000.00 be transferred from the Account No. D5112.0203 Bridge Projects to Account No. D5120.2002 for the rehabilitation of the above designated project as recommended by the County Highway Superintendent and the County Treasurer be so authorized to make the said transfer and Clerk of the Board and County Highway Superintendent be so advised.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN NYS OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT - DISTRIBUTION 14 

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received from the NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services the contract for Distribution 14 Contract No. T140001 in the amount of $25,896.00 with a term of January 1, 2024-December 31, 2026, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign Distribution 14 Contract No. T140001. 

CREATING REVENUE ACCOUNT FOR 18-B ASSIGNED COUNSEL RATE INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT – PUBLIC DEFENDER 

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office is now able to receive 50% reimbursement of the 18-B Assigned Council Rate Increase that took effect April 1, 2023 from the NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services, be it 

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create Revenue Account No. A3025.0300 18-B Rate Increase Reimbursement and be it further. 

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to increase Account No. A1170.0401 PD – Defense & Investigator by $22,015.55 to be totally offset by increasing Revenue Account No. A3025.0300 18-B Rate Increase Reimbursement and the Public Defender be so notified. 

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AMENDED EISEP AGREEMENT WITH WARREN/HAMILTON COUNTY OFA FOR PCI AND PCII LEVEL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH – 2023-2024 

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 PCI and PCII levels of service under the EISEP program with Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service, and 

WHEREAS the agreement for the period commencing April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 has been increased by $9,900 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 amended agreement with Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging for PCI and PCII level services under the EISEP program for a term of April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 for a total of $45,000.00. 

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AMENDED EISEP AGREEMENT WITH WARREN/HAMILTON COUNTY OFA FOR PCI AND PCII LEVEL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH – 2024-2025 

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 PCI and PCII levels of service under the EISEP program with Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service, and 

WHEREAS the agreement for the period commencing April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 has been increased by $9,900 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 amended agreement with Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging for PCI and PCII level services under the EISEP program for a term of April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 for a total of $45,000.00. 

FEDERAL SALARY SHARING FUNDS – COMMUNITY SERVICES 

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Community Services Department has received Federal Salary Sharing funds that can be used to support services provided by the Department, and 

WHEREAS, $13,758.79 in Federal Salary Sharing currently in the unappropriated general fund must be spent by December 31, 2024, and 

WHEREAS there is a need to increase available funds in supplies and services to purchase computer equipment, advertising, and other necessary supplies and services for the remainder of the year, be it 

RESOLVED, that $13,758.79 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 and the County Treasurer be so authorized. 

Indian Lake School Board gets organized

 ILCS BOE July 8 2024

Indian Lake School Board gets organized

By PETE KLEIN

INDIAN LAKE—The Indian Lake Central School Board of Education met on July 8 and began with its yearly Reorganizational Meeting, which was then followed by its regular monthly meeting.

REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

Laurie Wells and Peter Farrell newly elected Board Member were sworn in.

The District Clerk called for nominations for President of the Board of Education for the year 2024- 2025. Jason Scott moved, seconded by Allison LaPrairie to nominate David Harrington for president. No other nominations were placed. David Harrington was declared president. Motion 3 aye 1 nay Motion Carried.

The District Clerk Dianna Wilder called for nominations for Vice-President of the Board of Education for the year 2024-2025 Ms. LaPrairie moved, seconded by Harrington, to nominate Jason Scott for vice-president. No other nominations were placed; Mr. Jason Scott was declared vice-president. Motion Carried.

The Oaths of Office for president and vice-president and other Board Members were sworn in for the year 2024-2025.

Farrell moved, seconded by Laprairie, to approve the following appointments for the year July 1, 2024 to June 30 2025. Motion Carried.

District Clerk - Dianna Wilder, Assistant Clerk - Mellissa Mulvey, District Treasurer - Elizabeth Federspiel, Census Enumerator - Dianna Wilder, Tax Collector - Cynthia Burgess, Central Treasurer - Cynthia Burgess (Class Funds), School Physician - Dr. Thomas Portuese, School Attorney - Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC, School Auditor - Scott Preusser, CPA, Purchasing Agent - Mellissa Mulvey, Payroll Officer - Mellissa Mulvey, Record Management - Elizabeth Federspiel Officer, Records Access - Dianna Wilder Officer.

LaPrairie, seconded by Scott to appoint CSE/CPSE Nikki Wonders & CSE/CPSE Sub-committee members as recommended. Motion, 3 aye, 2 nay Motion Carried.

Appointed District Clerk and District Treasurer were sworn in for the year 2024-2025. Mrs. Wells moved, seconded by Scott, to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the bonds shall be posted in ample form and sufficiently for the District Treasurer - $1,000,000.00; Tax Collector - $1,000,000.00 and all other employees $100,000.00. Motion carried.

Scott moved, seconded by LaPrairie to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that Community Bank NA, Indian Lake Branch, be the official bank for 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried.

Wells moved, seconded by Scott to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the Hamilton County Express be designated as the official newspaper of the Indian Lake Central School District. Motion carried.

Scott moved, seconded by Wells to approve the following Board meeting dates:

August 20, 2024, September 17, 2024, October 15, 2024, November 19, 2024, December 17, 2024, January 21, 2025, February 25, 2025, March 18, 2025, April 22, 2025, May 6, 2025 (Annual District Meeting and Regular Board Meeting), May 13, 2025 (Budget Vote), June 17, 2025, July 8, 2025 (Re-Organizational meeting followed by Regular Board Mtg). Motion carried.

Farrell moved, seconded by Ms. Laprairie to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that Mrs. Elizabeth Federspiel, District Treasurer be authorized to sign checks and in the absence of the treasurer, Ms. Dianna Wilder-Clawson, District Clerk be authorized to sign checks. Motion carried.

Scott moved, seconded by Farrell to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the sum of $100.00 be established for petty cash fund for General Fund and School Lunch Fund $25.00. Motion carried.

Scott moved, seconded by Farrell to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that all current Board of Education Policies and Code of Ethics be readopted by the Board of Education. Motion carried.

Farrell moved, seconded by Wells to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the mileage reimbursement rate for the 2024-2025 school year for all District personnel and Board of Education members, shall be authorized at the mileage reimbursement of $.65 car and truck mileage. Motion carried. Mileage Reimbursement is the mileage reimbursement rate to coincide with the IRS determined rate for the 2024-2025 school year.

LaPrairie, seconded by Scott to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the Board of Education grant approval for attendance at workshops, conferences and conventions for Board members, administrators, teachers and staff with expenses to be paid as follows: 1) Attendance of each teacher to be approved by the Superintendent; 2) Expenses are to be reimbursed as costs are incurred and 3) Expenses may be paid in advance, if necessary, with valid approval of claims. The school van/car should be used for conferences if available. Motion carried.

Wells moved, seconded by Scott o approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the Board of Education will provide caps and gowns for senior graduation and 25 announcements for each senior. Motion carried.

Wells moved, seconded by Farrell to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the sum of $450 for the Senior Prom. Motion carried.

Wells moved, seconded by Farrell to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the Indian Lake Central School District Board of Education resolve to comply with all regulations and rules of the Commissioner of Education and the Board of Regents. Motion carried.

Scott moved, seconded by LaPrairie to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the Indian Lake Central School District Board of Education resolve to comply with all special rules and regulations for management of extra-classroom activities as per State Education guidelines. Motion carried.

Farrell moved, seconded by Laprairie to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the Indian Lake Central School District set tuition for out of District students is $2,000 per year. Motion carried.

LaPrairie, seconded by Scott to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the Indian Lake Central School District set tuition for international students for the 2023-24 school year is $9,100. Motion carried.

Scott moved, seconded by Wells to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that all certified coaches will be able to cover coaching emergencies. Motion carried.

With no other business being presented, LaPrairie moved, seconded by Scott to adjourn the Reorganizational meeting at 6:35 P.M. Carried.

REGULAR MEETING

Harrington called the regular meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

APPROVALS

LaPrairie moved, seconded by Farrell to approve June 18, 2024 regular board meeting minutes. Carried.

The Board reviewed the warrants for June 2024.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

Mulvey presented the Superintendent/Principal Report. 4 students graduated this year. Capital project began July 1, The Summer Progam is going well, Drivers Ed has begun with John Rathbun, youth soccer.

APPROVALS

Scott moved, seconded by LaPrairie to approve treasurer to pay costs as they occur. Carried.

Scott moved, seconded by Farrell to approve claims audit for June 1-30, 2024. Carried.

LaPrairie moved, seconded by Scott to approve the Student Transportation Cooperative Agreement. Carried.

LaPrairie moved, seconded by Scott to approve Carrissa Lance, Christopher Ciembroniewicz, and Greyson Knight for out of district tuition. Carried

Wells moved, seconded by LaPrairie to approve disposal of Elementary Jouney’s reading program. Carried. CSE Recommendations tabled to executive session.

Scott moved, seconded by LaPrairie to approve confidential/management contracts per non –instructional contracts at 4.5% increases. Carried.

LaPrairie moved, seconded by Scott to approve the school safety specialist contract for 2024-25 school year. Carried. Scott moved, seconded by LaPrairie to approve extra-curricular positions for 2024-25 school year. Carried.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

Josh Wells inquired what the stipend was for the Dean of students for the 2024-25 school year McCauliffe will be receiving, the Superintendent answered question.

LaPrairie moved, seconded by Scott to approve extension of superintendent’s contract. 4 aye, 1 nay.

Scott moved, seconded by Wells to approve Catherine Clark summer bus aide at a rate of $20.00 per hour. Carried. Farrell moved, seconded by Scott to adjourn regular session at 7:07 pm. Carried.

LaPriairie off of google meet.

EXECUTIVE SESSION was called to order at 7:08 pm. Regular session reopened at 8:21 pm.

Scott moved, seconded by Harrington to approve CSE recommendations. 2 aye, 2 nay.

Wells moved, seconded by Farrell to adjourn the regular session at 8:23pm.

Minutes provided by Dianna M. Wilder-Clawson, District Clerk.

Ken Cannan Citizen of the Year

 ILTB June 10 2024

Ken Cannan Citizen of the Year

By PETE KLEIN

INDIAN LAKE—The Indian Lake Town Board held a regular monthly meeting on June 10.

Prior to the beginning of the meeting, Supervisor Brian Wells recognized our 2024 Citizen of the Year, Mr. Ken Cannan. As Cannan had a baccalaureate service to attend at 7pm, we will hopefully have to opportunity to give him a proper acknowledgement at our next board meeting on July 8, 2024.

Supervisor Wells brought the meeting to order, all said the pledge of allegiance. Deputy Clerk Zahray called roll with the following answering:

Councilman Jake Mahoney, Here; Councilwoman Kristina Eldridge, Here; Supervisor Wells, Here; Councilman John Rathbun, Here; Councilwoman Pam Howard, Here.

MINUTES

Supervisor Wells asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting, Councilwoman Howard asked for a correction on a typo, Councilman Rathbun made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction and Councilman Mahoney seconded. All in favor.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS

Supervisor Wells thanked Patrick Mahoney, Water and Sewer Department, for his quick work of taking care of an issue that had come up with the EPA.

Councilman Rathbun thanked all the Department Heads for their help and work with the History Reenactment that was held at the Townsend Property in May. It was a successful event and the people in attendance were well pleased. There was a bit of concern among some people about the noise from the cannons. Mary Prusko questioned if there was a possibility of having a schedule for future events that involve loud noises (cannons, fireworks).

PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS

Andy Coney questioned whether the beaches would be open this year. We currently have 2 potential lifeguards which would give us alternating beach days. There is a shortage of people who want to be lifeguards.

The Blue Mt Lake Association has a plaque to be put on the phone booth that is in Blue Mountain, with a thank you to Bill LaPrairie, Head of the Parks and Rec Department, for his hard work taking 4 broken phone booths to make one functioning one.

Mary Leach wanted to let everyone know that the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts is open for the season and a couple of upcoming events are an Open Mic and Karaoke Night and a monarch craft with Lauren Walker.

Mary Prusko shared information about the Indian Lake Boater's Guide which offers a very detailed map for navigating Indian Lake and it is available for purchase at Pines and the Indian Lake Marina for $10.

CHAMBER REQUEST

The Town Chamber of Commerce has requested the use of the Beach Pavilion on Lake Abanakee for signup of the people who will be participating in the Poker Paddle in July, they would be launching from an area further down the lake. The Board approves the request.

TOWN CLERK

The town clerk audit was completed and approved.

SUPERVISOR COMMENTS

Supervisor Wells mentioned that the Hometown Heroes Banner committee will have a Family Fun Day fundraiser on July 15 behind the Axes and Irons Building, they would like to have port a potties, the town will be looking into whether we are able to assist them with this request.

The decision was made to continue utilizing Decals at the town hall to provide people with the service of getting their Fishing and Hunting licenses.

A short-term rental law has been passed by both houses and has gone to the Governor for her approval.

There will be a meeting with FEMA for the funding for Water Plant Road, due to the change in highway supervisor and accountant, we had fallen behind, but the project will be back on track.

Elderwood Nursing Home in North Creek has applied for the Vital Access Provider Grant. Covid 19 made things very difficult for them in providing essential service and the rising costs. We support Elderwood and the service that they provide.

The Highway Department has a Grader that needs attention. A lot of money has been put into it, it's old and may need replacing. We have been waiting for a new transmission.

There is a NYS law that only particular fireworks are allowed in New York State. The loud noises are disturbing to the public and it's not as exciting for most as it is for some. Perhaps it is time for a resolution to ban them altogether.

OTHER TOWN BUSINESS

Councilman Mahoney shared his thoughts that the Black Fly Challenge was a very well-done event and thanked everyone for their hard work.

Councilwoman Howard asked if we were accepting the Adirondack Generators Bid? The decision was made at the May meeting to accept the bids as presented and turn them over to Bill LaPrairie, Parks and Rec Department, to look over the specifications to be sure everything was as needed and to make the final decision, this was included in the motion at that meeting.

Supervisor Wells made a motion to pay bills, Councilman Mahoney seconded. All in favor.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Supervisor Wells made a motion to enter executive session at 7:20 pm. Councilman Mahoney seconded.

Supervisor Wells made a motion to exit executive session at 8:25 pm. Councilwoman Eldridge seconded.

No action was taken during the executive session.

Councilwoman Howard made a motion to start the process of going to an Appointed Highway Supervisor position, seconded by Councilman Rathbun. All in favor.

Councilman Rathbun made a motion to declare the former Townsend property as surplus, with the possibility of subdivision to be discussed, this decision was made due to the lack of New York State funding SAM Grant #6948 of $300,000, seconded by Councilwoman Eldridge. All in favor.

Councilwoman Howard made a motion to pay the Snowarriors for trail grooming during the 23/24 Snowmobile Season in the amount of $1,654.08, seconded by councilwoman Eldridge. All in favor.

A motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Wells at 8:55 pm, seconded by Councilwoman Howard.

New Public Health Director

 Supervisors July 10 2024

New Public Health Director

By Pete Klein

LAKE PLEASANT—The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on July 10, during which they appointed an Interim Public Health Director to replace Erica Tomlinson who recently resigned.

The resolution making the appointment reads as follows:

WHEREAS, the Public Health Director has resigned effective July 14, 2024, and WHEREAS, New York State requires Hamilton County to have a Public Health Director and will allow a current Hamilton County employee to be named Interim Public Health Director until a qualified replacement is appointed, and

WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services is willing and able to be the Interim Public Health Director, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Health Committee recommends the appointment of Lynette Greene as Interim Public Health Director for three months effective July 15, 2024 until October 14, 2024, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the hourly rate of Lynette Greene will be increased by $6.841/hour and that her hours be increased to 40-hours per week for the additional duties and responsibilities added as Interim Public Health Director, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer is permitted to advertise for a new Public Health Director and at which time a qualified candidate is found and appointed, the additional duties of Public Health Director will be removed from Lynette Greene and she will return to her prior hourly rate and 35-hour work week regardless of her temporary term coming to fruition, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer and Treasurer be so notified.

ILCSD Budget approved

 

ILCSD JUNE 18 2024

 

ILCSD Budget approved

By Pete Klein

INDIAN LAKE—When the Indian Lake Central School Board of Education met on June 18, according to the minutes posted by Dianna M. Wilder, District Clerk, the vote on the budget in May saw164 votes cast, the budget of $8,040,156 approved with 111 yes, 53 no votes; the bus purchase-proposition passed with 112 yes, 52 no votes. Board Member Seat: 3-year term approved with Laurie Wells, 152 yes votes, 12 others. Board Member Seat, 4-year term, Peter Farrell, 128 yes, 36 other; Board Member Seat, 5-year term-Jason Scott, 147 Yes, 17 other.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

Superintendent/Principal Mulvey presented the superintendent/principal report. Summer program beginning July 8, Athletic discussion regarding numbers for fall sports teams. The moose was voted as the new mascot for Indian Lake CSD.

Board retreat will be August 1, 2024 with Dr. Turina Parker at ILCS

Re-Organizational meeting and Regular Bd Meeting is July 9 2024

FRENCH STUDENTS REPORT

Abigail Hall, Alana Naubereit, Morgan Scofield, and Kaitlyn Cannan provided a presentation about their trip to Montreal.

LIBRARY REPORT

Librarian Julie Wolfe presented the Board with some ideas she had and changes that were and will be implemented in the library. Weeding out the old and bringing in some new books is part of the plan.

APPROVALS

Allison LaPrairie moved, seconded by Laurie Wells to approve May 14, 2024 regular Board Meeting Minutes and District Annual Budget Mtg May 14, 2024. Carried.

Laurie Wells moved, seconded by Allison LaPrairie to approve May treasurer report. Carried.

The Board reviewed the Warrants, Manual Check, General Fund Budget and Revenue status reports, School Lunch status reports for May 2024.

Allison LaPrairie moved, seconded by Laurie Farrell to approve removal of local graduation requirements, personal finance, and parenting (classes will still be offered just not a requirement to graduate) 3 ayes, 1 nay.

Laurie. Wells moved, seconded by Peter Farrell to approve claims audit for May 1-31, 2024. Carried

Allison LaPrairie moved, seconded by Laurie Wells to approve CSE Recommendations # 11282018, 000092010, 091940100, 091940024, 091940058, 000092088, 091940101,000092004,091940046, 091940128, 091940135, 00092009, Carried.

Allison LaPrairie moved, seconded by Peter Farrell to approve Cooperative bidding 2024-25. Carried

Allison LaPrairie moved, seconded by Laurie Wells to approve excess fund balance resolution. Carried.

Peter Farrell moved, seconded by Allison LaPrairie to approve Ben Strader as volunteer boys’ varsity soccer coach pending fingerprints. Carried.

Peter Farrell moved, seconded by Allison LaPrairie to approve 2024-25 extracurricular advisors. Carried.

Allison LaPrairie moved, seconded by Peter Farrell to approve agreement between Indian Lake CSD and Long Lake CSD for evaluation/re-evaluation of CSE students.

Peter Farrell moved, seconded by Allison LaPrairie to approve Natasha West request for maternity leave. Carried.

Peter Farrell moved, seconded by Allison LaPrairie to approve selling of weight room and flat bench and decline bench on Auction’s International. Carried.

Allison LaPrairie moved, seconded by Laurie Wells to adjourn the regular session at 7:15pm. Carried.

County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing

 Supervisors July 3 2024

County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing

By Pete Klein

Lake Pleasant— When the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on July 3, a PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2024 – A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN THE COMPENSATION OF THE COUNTY PERSONNEL OFFICER was presented as follows.

BE IT RESOLVED, that proposed Local Law No. 2 of the year 2024 entitled, “A Local Law to Provide an Increase in the Compensation of the County Personnel Officer” be and the same is hereby introduced to the Board of Supervisors, and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of the aforesaid proposed Local Law be laid upon the desks of each member of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing on the said proposed Local Law at the County Office Complex, Route 8, Lake Pleasant, New York, on the 1st day of August 2024, at 10:45 AM, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors publish or cause to be published a public notice in the official newspaper of the County of said public hearing at least five (5) days prior thereto.

PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 2024

A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN THE COMPENSATION OF THE COUNTY PERSONNEL OFFICER

BE IT ENACTED, by the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors as follows:

SECTION 1. As per Section 201 of County Law, the Board of Supervisors can only increase the salary of a county officer who is elected for a fixed term or appointed for a fixed term, in the middle of that term of office, if Section 24 (2)(h) of the Municipal Home Rule Law is complied with. In keeping with that compliance, Local Law No. 2 of 2024 is hereby enacted setting the annual salary for the County Personnel Officer at $62,290.92 effective July 1, 2024.

SECTION 2. This Local Law shall take effect forty-five (45) days from the date of adoption by the Board of Supervisors unless a petition is filed in accordance with Municipal Home Rule law, and after filing with the Secretary of State.

CONTRACT WITH FULTON COUNTY FOR IT SERVICES - HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

WHEREAS Hamilton County entered into an agreement with Fulton County for providing server and support services for the Hamilton County Board of Elections, and other services as necessary/mutually agreeable for Hamilton County Board of Elections, and

WHEREAS the Board of Elections is recommending continuing to contract with Fulton County for IT Services, and

WHEREAS, Fulton County has made a proposal for a new contract for the server support services which includes: Operation and maintenance of the BOE server(s), Remote access to BOE systems in the event of an emergency, Regular backup of BOE Data, Remote and, if necessary on- site support for PC’s to access BOE software, Assistance with certifying compliance with NY State Cybersecurity regulations for $8,500.00 annually for support, server operation, and backups, billed immediately and on-site of $60.00 per hour, plus mileage at the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate at the time of service, and

WHEREAS, the majority of the associated cost is hereby determined to be a professional service, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to enter into contract with Fulton County, for said services for a term of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

IN OTHER BUSINESS the following resolutions were approved.

HEALTHCARE WORKER BONUS OVERPAYMENT

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has found an overpayment of Healthcare Worker Bonus funds received in 2023, and

WHEREAS it was required to complete a Healthcare Worker Bonus Overpayment Self- Disclosure report to the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General has issued a Remittance Advice in the amount of the overpayment, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized to create Account No. A1325.0413 Healthcare Worker Bonus Overpayment and fund said account by transferring $1,614.75 from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law and be it further.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to make payment in the amount of $1,614.75 from Account No. A1325.0413 Healthcare Worker Bonus Overpayment to: NYS Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Bureau of Collections Management 800 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12204 and the Personnel Officer so notified.

BOARD OF ELECTION GRANT – TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND ELECTION RESOURCE (TIER) GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Elections has been awarded the Technology Innovation and Election Resource (TIER) Grant BOE01 – T004363 – 1110000 in 2021, for an amount up to $6,850.77, term of contract 04/07/2021 to 01/27/2023, and

WHEREAS this grant has been amended and extended from 04/07/2021 to 03/31/2025, for the amount up to $26,824.62, and

WHEREAS this grant is reimbursable for actual costs per the Work Plan submitted by the Hamilton County Board of Elections, and

WHEREAS, both Commissioners have agreed to and signed off on said Work Plan, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the original Master Grant and the term extension of the Technology Innovation and Election Resource (TIER) Grant BOE01 – T004363 – 1110000, and be it further

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create Revenue Account No. A3089.1000 BOE TIER Grant.

BOARD OF ELECTION GRANT – ABSENTEE BALLOT PRE-PAID POSTAGE GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Elections has been awarded the Absentee Ballot Pre-Paid Postage Grant BOE01 – T004588 – 1110000, in 2022 for an amount up to

$11,201.75, term of contact 07/01/2022 to 12/31/2022, and

WHEREAS this grant has been amended and extended from 01/28/23 to 03/31/2025, for the amount up to $22,403.50, and

WHEREAS this grant is reimbursable for actual costs per the Work Plan submitted by the Hamilton County Board of Elections, and

WHEREAS, both Commissioners have agreed to and signed off on said Work Plan, now, therefore, be it.

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the original Master Grant, and the term extension of the Absentee Ballot Pre- Paid Postage Grant BOE01 – T004588 – 1110000, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create Revenue Account No. A3089.1100 BOE Absentee Ballot Pre-Paid Postage.

AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK STATE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received a new 5-year agreement from the Unified Court System for security services to the courts of Hamilton, and

WHEREAS, the contract begins on April 1, 2024 and ends on March 31, 2029, and

WHEREAS, the contract stated in pertinent part, “All subsequent periods of the contract, the maximum compensation and where necessary new staffing schedule for that period are to be established by mutual written agreement of the parties.,” and

WHEREAS, the State Unified Court System has provided a proposal wherein the period of the contract begins on April 1, 2024 and ends on March 31, 2025, the maximum compensation for the period is Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) and the Hamilton County Sheriff provides an attendant staffing schedule, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Sheriff has provided an Attendant Staffing Schedule to the State Court System,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is authorized to execute an agreement with the New York State Unified Court System to provide Court Attendant Staffing by the Hamilton County Sheriff for the maximum compensation of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) for the period of time beginning on April 1, 2024 and ending on March 31, 2025.

CONTRACT WITH MICHELLE KELLY TO INSTRUCT YOGA CLASSES 

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service maintains an agreement between Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging to provide services for Hamilton County residents under a Community Services Contract code A.6780 10 470, and

WHEREAS this contract has been submitted for renewal for the period August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025 in the full amount of $3,313.00, and

WHEREAS Michelle Kelly of 219 Lake Snow Road, Indian Lake, NY is a certified Yoga Instructor and wishes to contract with Hamilton County to instruct Yoga Classes, and

WHEREAS the term of this contract shall be from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 and compensated at a rate of $40.00 per class plus mileage at the current county rate, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with Michelle Kelly to instruct Yoga classes to the residents of Hamilton County, for the period August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 at a rate of $40.00 per class plus mileage upon approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.

INCREASE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES BUDGET

WHEREAS, $5,000.00 was budgeted for Early Intervention program services in the 2024 budget, and

WHEREAS there has been an increase in the Early Intervention caseload causing a budget shortage, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to increase Account No. A4059.0401 EI Program Fees by $5,000.00 to be totally offset by increasing Revenue Account No. A1621 EI Fees for Svs-3rd Prt by $5,000.00.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS funds will be exhausted in the Hamilton County Department of Social Services Appropriation Account No. A6119.0401, Foster Care, during the month of July, 2024 due to a residential foster care placement, and

WHEREAS funds will be exhausted in the Hamilton County Department of Social Services Appropriation Account No. A6070.0402, Services for Recipients, before the end of the 2024 Budget year, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the following transfers be made: From: A6109.401 Family Assistance $ 100,000.00 To: A6119.401 Foster Care $ 80,000.00 To: A6070.402 Services for Recipients$ 20,000.00 and the County Treasurer be so authorized.

FULTON COUNTY INFORMATION SERVICES CONTRACT – PROBATION 

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Probation Department began contracting with the Fulton County Information Services Department to provide hosting and IT services for their Caseload Explorer Program on October 1, 2013, and

WHEREAS, the Probation Department wishes to continue receiving this service, and WHEREAS, the Fulton County IT Department is willing to continue this service at the same rate of $2,800.00 per year, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign a contract between Hamilton County Probation Department and the Fulton County Information Services Department for $2,800.00 per year, effective January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.

RATIFYING THE 2023 ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR BRIDGE/BUILDING REPAIR & PNEUMATICALLY PROJECTED CONCRETE

WHEREAS Resolution No. 83-23 was adopted by the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors awarding a bid for and authorizing the contract for Bridge/Building Repair & Pneumatically Projected Concrete with R & B Construction LLC, and

WHEREAS the Board of Ethics received a complaint regarding certain projects under said contract, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Ethics has recommended the contract be ratified by the Board of Supervisors in a public meeting in accordance with Section 14 of the Code of Ethics, be it

RESOLVED, that the bid for Specification No. 1-2023 Bridge/Building Repair & Pneumatically Projected Concrete be awarded to R & B Construction LLC at the following amounts for all locations as per the requirements of the Hamilton County Highway Superintendent: Randy J. Bascom, Owner, R & B Construction, L.L.C. 1094 Bulls Head Rd., Amsterdam, N.Y. 12010

A. Foreman W/equipped field truck $100.00; B. Carpenter/Iron Worker $90.00; C. Laborer $ 98.00 - Total $288.00 and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent, County Attorney and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

PAYMENT TO ADIRONDACK TRUCK REPAIR, LLC – INSURANCE REPAIR

WHEREAS Vehicle #120 – 2015 Mack Granite was involved in an accident and the repairs for the damage were completed by Adirondack Truck Repair, LLC, and

WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator recommends the payment of said repairs of the 2015 Mack Granite, be it

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to increase Account No. A1910.0402 Repairs to Vehicles-Insurance by $41,381.06 to be totally offset by increasing Revenue Account No. A2680.0000 Insurance Recoveries by $41,381.06, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make a check payable to: Adirondack Truck Repair, LLC, 375 Big Bay Rd., Queensbury, NY for Invoice #39595 in the amount of $41,381.06 and the funds be taken out of Account No. A1910.0402 Repairs to Vehicles-Insurance and the Fleet Coordinator and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AMENDING AMOUNT OF 2024 BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR CAPITAL ROAD PROJECTS

WHEREAS the budget appropriation amount for Capital Road Projects for 2024 was set and adopted for $1,300,000.00 for Account No. D5112.0202 Capital Projects, and

WHEREAS, that amount is estimated by the County Highway Superintendent in September of the previous year based on previous allocations of State CHIPS funding for highway projects and the actual amount is set after the State Budget is adopted, and

WHEREAS the actual adopted State Budget for 2024-2025 for Hamilton County from the state CHIPS, Pave NY, Extreme Weather Recovery (EWR) and Pave Our Potholes (POP) funds for the State fiscal year 2024-2025 is set at $1,388,367.24 including rollover funds, and

WHEREAS the County Highway Superintendent recommends that the County Board of Supervisors amend the 2024 appropriation for capital projects from $1,300,000.00 to $1,388,367.24 for 2024 County Highway Projects, be it

RESOLVED, that the 2024 budget appropriation for Capital Road Projects Account No. D5112.0202 be amended from $1,300,000.00 to $1,388,367.24 and also increase Revenue Account No. D3501.0000 Consolidated Highway Aid from $1,300,000.00 to $1,388,367.24 and the County Treasurer be so authorized and Clerk of the Board and County DPW Superintendent be so notified.

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD FUND PROJECTS FOR 2024

WHEREAS there has been appropriated in the 2024 highway budget the sum of $1,300,000.00 for the construction of County Road Fund Projects for 2024 and these funds are 100% reimbursed through the Consolidation Highway Improvement Program (CHIP’s), and

WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent has recommended the expenditure of

$40,000.00 for the construction of the following project:

COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 5 Town of Benson

Co. Rd. No. 6A – W. Stony Creek Rd., HMA Base @ 20 ft.; Approx. 0.15-mile $40,000.00 Account No. D5112.2544 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. D5112.202 Capital Projects, the sum of $40,000.00, 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 HOURLY RATE ADJUSTMENT OF DPW EMPLOYEES - BLASTING DATED: JULY 3, 2024

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee and Internal Management Committee to recommend an hourly rate adjustment for DPW employees licensed to use explosives for blasting as follows -

Christopher Mitchell, - from $5.00 per hour to $10.00 per hour when performing blasting projects William Rehm – from $5.00 per hour to $10.00 per hour when performing blasting projects and

WHEREAS, the Public Works and Internal Management Committees recommend these adjustments, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the Personnel Officer is authorized to adjust the employees as stated hereon effective immediately and the DPW Superintendent, County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

TANDEM DUMP TRUCK WITH PLOW EQUIPMENT FOR 2024

WHEREAS the Public Works department has had a tandem truck with plow equipment ordered since December of 2022, and

WHEREAS this said truck will not be delivered in 2024 and the Superintendent has located a tandem truck that will be available in a few months from TENCO Industries under Sourcewell Contract Pricing #062222-AGI-5, and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent has met with the Public Works committee to discuss the need to purchase a tandem in 2024, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent and the Public Works recommends purchasing the said vehicle as follows – 1 – 2024 Western Star 49X with Tenco plow equipment and Beau-Roc Stainless Dump body - $313,765.00 delivered be it

RESOLVED, that the Public Works Superintendent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for the said 2024 Western Star 49X from TENCO Industries, 5700 South Lima Road, Lakeville, NY for a total of $313,765.00 delivered, and the Clerk of the Board, County Treasurer, and Public Works Superintendent be so notified.

APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS Chris D. Rhodes, Supervisors’ Representative has resigned, therefore creating a vacancy, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has received from the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District a recommendation that Beth Hunt be appointed as Supervisor Representative to the Board of Directors of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, be it

RESOLVED, that Beth Hunt be appointed as Supervisors’ Representative to the Board of Directors for the remaining term commencing July 3, 2024 terminating December 31, 2024.

County to spend $345,000 to attract tourists to the county.

 Supervisors September 7 2023

County to spend $345,000 to attract tourists to the county.

BY PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—When the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on September 7, it authorized numerous resolutions, including the following one which basically authorizes the County to spend $172,500 to get $172,500 from the State to spend a total of $345,000 to attract tourist to the county.

CONTINUATION OF TOURIST PROMOTION AGENCY FOR HAMILTON COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR PROMOTION OF TOURISM

WHEREAS the New York State Department of Economic Development is empowered to approve application from local governments for matching funds to be used for promoting tourism therein, and

WHEREAS, the President of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has recommended that an application for such funds be submitted to the Department of Economic Development for matching funds up to the amount appropriated therefore within the New York State budget, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that, Michelle Clement of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to submit an application to Kelly Rabideau-Baquerizo, Tourism Matching Funds Director, Empire State Development Division of Tourism, Albany, New York 12245, for matching funds in an amount up to One Hundred Seventy-two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($172,500.00) to be used for the promotion of tourism in Hamilton County, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is hereby named Project Director in relation thereto, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby certifies to the New York State Department of Economic Development that both the County of Hamilton and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism have been in existence for more than three (3) years, and be it further

RESOLVED, that in order to comply with Commerce Law, Article 5-A (New York State Tourism Promotion Act) that the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism be the duly designated tourist promotion agency for the County of Hamilton for the fiscal year of 2023/2024, and the County Treasurer be so advised.

AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2023 A LOCAL LAW TO EXTEND THE ADDITIONAL MORTGAGE RECORDING TAX WITHIN THE COUNTY OF

HAMILTON DATED: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

RESOLVED, that proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2023 titled “A LOCAL LAW TO EXTEND THE ADDITIONAL MORTGAGE RECORDING TAX WITHIN THE COUNTY OF HAMILTON”, attached hereto and made a part hereof, be, and the same hereby is introduced before the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, and in order to give interested members of the public the opportunity to be heard thereon, the Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing at the Supervisors’ Rooms in the Hamilton County Municipal Building on the 5th day of October, 2023, at 11 a.m., on the matter of the adoption of said proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2023, entitled “A LOCAL LAW TO EXTEND THE ADDITIONAL MORTGAGE RECORDING TAX WITHIN THE COUNTY OF HAMILTON”, and it be further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors be, and she hereby is authorized and directed to give notice of such public hearing in the manner provided by law.

APPROVAL OF BIDS ON AUCTIONED TAX PARCELS

WHEREAS the County of Hamilton held the annual foreclosure auction on-line on August 28-30, 2023, and

WHEREAS, attached hereto and made part hereof is Schedule “A” which contains the names of the high bidder, the tax parcel number, and the bid price for each parcel, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Treasurer has reviewed the bids for each tax parcel and recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the bids and sale of said parcels to the high bidders, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, pursuant to Section 116 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, does hereby approve the bid price for each map parcel shown on “Schedule A” and does hereby authorize the transfer of said property to the named high bidder subject to receipt of the entire bid amount along with associated transfer costs and the approval of the County Attorney, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors to execute Quit Claim Deeds for said tax map parcels to the high bidder and to execute all other necessary documents to transfer said tax map parcels to the high bidder.

Town of Morehouse: Bidder: Matthew Keicher, Sr. Parcel: 125.013-1-31 Bid Price: $4,500.00

Town of Wells: Bidder: Domenico Clemente Parcel: 130.014-1-6 Bid Price: $206,000.00

Elegance Property Management LLC Takia Walker Parcel: 130.018-2-11.110 Bid Price: $1,000.00

CONTRACT WITH THE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM FOR COURT CLEANING AND MINOR REPAIRS – 2023-2028

WHEREAS, the State of New York, pursuant to the laws of 1996, Chapter 686, began to assume responsibility for the costs of cleaning and minor repairs to the court facilities, and

WHEREAS the County is now in receipt of a new five-year agreement which runs from SFY 2023-2024 through SFY 2027-2028, and

WHEREAS the initial contract period is for April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024 for an amount not to exceed $191,827.00, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Chairman to enter into a contract with the Unified Court System for the purposes of being reimbursed for the costs of cleaning and making minor repairs to the Hamilton County Court facilities, for the period of April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028.

AUTHORIZING RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT FOR STERLING GOODSPEED

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has been asked to review the eligibility of Sterling Goodspeed for retiree health insurance under the applicable rules, and

WHEREAS the Civil Service history and payroll record represents a challenge in that as a salaried Assistant District Attorney the pattern of hours worked and hourly rates appear to bounce around without explanation, and

WHEREAS Sterling had no reason to ask for an interpretation of eligibility for County health insurance until March 1, 2012, at which time Resolution No. 93-12 of 2012 determined him eligible at 30 hours per week (full-time) $29.313 per hour, and $45,904 annual, and

WHEREAS, the Employee Handbook has different rules for those who were full-time employees of Hamilton County prior to 2010 (ten years of full-time service), and

WHEREAS, for the purpose of this review, 2009 shows an annual salary for Sterling Goodspeed of $45,225 consistent with what was determined full-time in 2012, and

WHEREAS, counting the 5 years Sterling worked as Assistant District Attorney when it appears he was clearly full-time (2009-2013), as well as the 5 years he has currently worked in an eligible position in the Public Defense Office, gives him 10 years, though not consecutive, and

WHEREAS the County in the past granted retiree health insurance benefit in the case of 15 non-consistent years, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Sterling Goodspeed is deemed fully eligible should he retire at the end of 2028, and prior to that based on the following: End of 2026 – 20% Retiree Share. No Retiree Health Insurance benefit for retirement before that date and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer, Personnel Officer, and Sterling Goodspeed be so notified.

AUTHORIZING 28 HOUR WORK WEEK FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION IN THE PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Assigned Counsel Panel for Hamilton County has been converted to a Public Defender system, and

WHEREAS, the Public Defender’s Office presently employs an Administrative Assistant for 21 hours per week, and

WHEREAS the job responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant have expanded significantly to include state reporting on every criminal disposition in each calendar year, qualification of clients at court appearances according to state income guidelines, office management at Public Defender’s Office, file management for both criminal and family court, legal research and document preparation and general coordination of a three-attorney law practice, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the position of Administrative Assistant in the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office is expanded to a work week of 28 hours with a salary rate set at $21.179 per hour so as to align with 100% reimbursement funding provided by the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services for an annual salary of $38,546.00 effective September 11, 2023.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE RELATED SERVICES FOR THE PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM – TOWN OF WEBB UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required to provide for Related Services (Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy Services) for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have a developmental delay as defined through a comprehensive evaluation, through the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) process, and

WHEREAS, Town of Webb Union Free School District can provide these related services through the New York State Department of Education, and

WHEREAS the frequency and duration of services for each child is based on the findings of the comprehensive evaluation and rules applying to section 4410 of the NYS Education Law, as determined by the CPSE committee in preparing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and

WHEREAS the compensation for related services are set at rates in conjunction with the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Department of Education, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with said provider to provide the aforesaid services for the period of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 pursuant to an aforesaid IEP for each eligible child, with compensation for services rendered at the current approved rates set forth for Hamilton County by the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Education Department, upon approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH SPEECH THERAPIST – HONORA BICHE DATED: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service contracts with individual providers of speech and language pathologies for several programs, and

WHEREAS, Honora Biche of 170 Chartier Road, Northville, NY 12134, is a duly licensed Speech and Language Pathologist by the NYS Department of Education, Office of Professions and wishes to contract with the Nursing Service, and

WHEREAS the term of this contract shall be from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 and compensated at a rate of $75.00 per visit, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with Honora Biche, SLP to provide speech therapy to the residents of Hamilton County, for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 at a rate of $75.00 per visit, upon approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING THE 2023 CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE 

WHEREAS Resolution No. 119-18 adopted April 5, 2018 authorized the April 1, 2018- March 31, 2023 Child & Family Services Plan, and

WHEREAS, New York State Office of Children and Family Services extended the current plan cycle through June 30, 2024, and

WHEREAS Roberta A Bly has provided the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors with the April 1, 2023- March 31, 2024 Child & Family Services Plan Annual Update, be it

RESOLVED, that Roberta A Bly, Commissioner of Social Services & Executive Director of the County Youth Bureau; Amy Granger, Probation Director and the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors are authorized to sign.

AMEND COUNTY BUDGET AND CONTRACT WITH THE HAMILTON, FULTON, MONTGOMERY PREVENTION COUNCIL

WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton has approved the 2023 contract with the Hamiton, Fulton, Montgomery Prevention Council to provide Prevention Services to the residents of Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS NYS OASAS funding was increased in the most recent State Aid Letter by $2,384.00, and

WHEREAS the current contract does not reflect this increase in the County’s 2023 budget, be it

RESOLVED, that Revenue Acct. No. A.3484.100 and Expenditure Acct. No. A.4310.0425 both be increased by $2,384.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves amending the County’s 2023 contract with Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery Prevention Council from $78,449.00 to $80,833.00, and the Treasurer be so advised.

CREATING REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR SYSTEM OF CARE GRANT – COMMUNITY SERVICES

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Community Services has been awarded a grant to develop a System of Care, and

WHEREAS there is not currently a revenue and expenditure account associated with this grant, be it

RESOLVED, that Account No. A4310.0411 Systems of Care Grant be created in the amount of $22,334.00 to be totally offset by creating Revenue Account No. A4490.0200 Systems of Care Grant in the amount of $22,334.00.

CREATING SECRETARY POSITION - COMMUNITY SERVICES

WHEREAS Hamilton County Community Services department will have a vacancy in the Clerk position as of September 11, 2023, and

WHEREAS the duties of the position require a higher skill level than that of Clerk, be it

RESOLVED, that the current Clerk position become a Secretary position, and be it further RESOLVED, that Account No. A4310.0104 and Account No. A4320.0104 be renamed

Secretary, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer be authorized to advertise the vacant position as a Secretary position and the County Treasurer and Director of Community Services be so notified.

CREATION OF MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AIDE POSITION – COMMUNITY SERVICES

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Community Services is no longer providing Health Home Management Services, and

WHEREAS there is a need for intensive in-home services to support the Mental Health Therapy being provided by Hamilton County Community Services’ Social Workers, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County Community Services receives State Aid to provide Case Management Services for 2024, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County Community Services would like to create the Mental Health Therapy Aide position to address those needs using State Aid funding and said position will begin in January 2024, be it

RESOLVED, the Mental Health Therapy Aide position be created to be filled January 2024.

OFFERING REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PREVENTION SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES

WHEREAS, due to staffing concerns the Hamilton County Community Services Prevention Program is not sustainable, and

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Community Services Board has recommended contracting a community-based organization to operate said services, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County Community Services receives State Aid for those services, be it

RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be authorized to prepare a Request for Applications for the provision of Prevention Services with the State Aid allotted for those services.

AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF HAMILTON COUNTY’S CONTRACT WITH THE REGIONAL OFFICE OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FOR THREE YEARS

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors authorized ROOST to provide the Tourism Promotion services for Hamilton County through 2023, and

WHEREAS this contractual relationship has been very successful and of great benefit to Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS, both Hamilton County and ROOST are in favor of extending the contract, and

WHEREAS the current contract with ROOST ends December 31, 2023, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the 2024 contract will have a 10% increase over the previous contract to cover rising costs, and be it further

RESOLVED, that with the County Attorney’s approval, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign a 3-year contract with ROOST.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO WARRENSBURG COLLISION CENTER, INC. – INSURANCE REPAIR

WHEREAS Vehicle #621 - 2019 Chevy 3833 was involved in an accident and the repairs for the damage were completed by Warrensburg Collision Center, Inc., and

WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator recommends the payment of said repairs of the 2019 Chevy 3833, be it

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to increase Account No. A1910.0402 Repairs to Vehicles-Insurance by $2,684.70 to be totally offset by increasing Revenue Account No. A2680.0000 Insurance Recoveries by $2,684.70, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make a check payable to: Warrensburg Collision Center, Inc. 3985 Main Street Warrensburg, NY for Invoice #6228 in the amount of $2,884.70 and the funds be taken out of Account No. A1910.0402 Repairs to Vehicles-Insurance and the Fleet Coordinator and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO TECHNICAL BUILDING SERVICES (TBS) – INDIAN LAKE COUNTY FACILITY

WHEREAS Resolution No. 215-23 authorized the purchase and installation of AC condensers in the Social Service and Legal Wings in the Indian Lake County Building Facility by Technical Building Services, Inc. (TBS) at a cost of $38,250.00, and

WHEREAS, during installation of the AC condensers TBS recommended the installation of drains for the A-coils that wasn’t part of the original specifications, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent authorized the drains to be installed upon the recommendation of TBS, and

WHEREAS the drains are installed and have been inspected by the DPW Building Project Supervisor and deemed complete, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to make payment to Technical Building Services, Inc., 12E Commerce Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020-3631 in the amount of $1,100.00 from Account No. A1620.414 Five-Year Building Project Plan and the DPW Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD FUND PROJECTS FOR 2023

WHEREAS there has been appropriated in the 2023 highway budget the sum of

$1,373,283.85 for the construction of County Road Fund Projects for 2023 and these funds are 100% reimbursed through the Consolidation Highway Improvement Program (CHIP’s), and

WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent has recommended the expenditure of $75,000.00 for the construction of the following project:

COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 6 Town of Wells Co. Rd. No. 16 – Gilmantown Road Rd., Bank stabilization, Culvert Installation & Base & Top @ 20 ft. Approx. 600 feet…$75,000.00 Account No. D5112.2539 and

WHEREAS the above designated road is 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 $75,000.00, for the construction of the above designated project as recommended by the County Highway Superintendent and the County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

APPROVAL FOR AMENDING CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD FUND PROJECTS FOR 2023

WHEREAS Resolution No. 161-23 authorized the construction of County Road Fund Projects for 2023, and

WHEREAS, due to weather-related issues the Superintendent recommends the adjustments or delays of certain projects authorized for 2023, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends the postponement of the following approved projects until 2024 - COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 3 Town of Wells Co. Rd No. 8 – Griffin Road, HMA overlay Base & PPST Top @ 20 ft. Approx. 1.5 mile…$210,000.00 Account No. 5112.2536

COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 5 Town of Indian Lake Co. Rd. No. 4 – Big Brook Road, Replace Large Culvert, and pave Base and Top Approx. 0.4 miles…$100,000.00 Account No. 5112.2538 and

WHEREAS the total CHIP’s appropriation for County Road Projects No.3 and No.5 totals $310,000.00, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends that $310,000.00 be transferred back into Account No. D5112.0202 Capital Projects, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends amending the following County Road Capital Projects for 2023 as follows –

COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 1 Town of Indian Lake

Co. Rd. No. 12 – Cedar River Rd., Improve drainage, recycle base and HMA Base @ 21 ft. Approx. 2.4 miles… $500,000.00

Account No. D5112.2534

COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 2 Town of Arietta

Co. Rd No. 24 – Old Piseco Road, HMA overlay Base &Top @ 20 ft.

Approx. 2.0 miles… $285,900.22

Account No. 5112.2535 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 adjustments and postponements of the above designated projects as recommended by the County Highway Superintendent and that the other County Road Capital Projects remain the same, be it further.

RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer be so authorized to make the transfers and adjustments to the above designated projects and the DPW Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR REPAIRS TO TRUCK #121

WHEREAS the DPW owns a 2012 International Paystar tandem dump truck that required the replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump and EGR valve and other emission repairs, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent sent the truck to H. L. Gage to diagnose the mechanical issues the truck was having and to have the repairs completed and the repairs were completed to truck #121 at a cost of $15,045.86 and the said truck is back in service, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to send payment to H.L. Gage Sales, Inc., PO Box 5170, Albany, NY 12205 in the amount of $15,045.86 for truck #121 and the funds be taken out of Account No. DM5310.0401 Repairs and Clerk of the Board and Highway Superintendent be so notified.

AUTHORIZING PURCHASE FOR 2022 SHERIFF VEHICLE

WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office is need of a new vehicle for 2024, and

WHEREAS, because of the market shortages vehicles are very difficult to purchase, and WHEREAS, a 2022 Ram SSV pickup has become available from Main Motor Car that is under New York State Contract, and

WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator has met with the Public Works Committee and the Sheriff, and

WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator recommends the purchase of one (1) new Ram SSV Crew Cab Pickup, be it

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to order one (1) 2022 Ram SSV Pickup for the Sheriff’s Office mentioned herein for a total of $42,247.00 delivered from Main Motorcar, Johnstown, NY under NYS State Police Mini Bid #8161, Contract PC66680, and be it further

RESOLVED, that $42,247.00 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 PURCHASE OF ONE VEHICLE - DPW

WHEREAS the Public Works department is need of a vehicle and because of the ability to purchase vehicles continues to be difficult, the Superintendent recommends purchasing when vehicles become available that are on contract pricing, and

WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator has met with the Public Works Committee to discuss the said vehicle purchase, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the Fleet Coordinator is authorized to purchase one (1) New 2023 Dodge Durango with options from Main Motorcar of Johnstown, NY under New York State Contract PC66680, Mini Bid #13382 pricing at a cost of $44,610.00 delivered, be it further

RESOLVED, that the funds be taken out of Account No. DM5130.0201 Road Equipment and the County Treasurer, Fleet Coordinator and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

AUTHORIZING COUNTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE KOBELCO EXCAVATOR – DPW (Highway)

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee in regard to purchasing a Kobelco SK140 Excavator under Sourcewell Contract pricing, and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee recommends the purchase of the said excavator, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors authorizes the DPW Superintendent to purchase a 2023 Kobelco SK140-SR-7 with options delivered in the amount of $179,702.30 under Sourcewell Contract #011723-KBL from Robert H. Finke and Sons, Inc. of Selkirk, NY, and this will be a charge to Account D5112.0202 Permanent Improvements (CHIP’s) and the DPW Superintendent, County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

RELOCATE FUEL DEPOT EQUIPMENT AT THE ARIETTA FUEL STATION FOR HAMILTON COUNTY

WHEREAS, Hamilton County is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Arietta Fuel Depot located at the Town of Arietta Highway Garage, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Arietta has completed a new highway garage onsite and will be demolishing the old highway garage, and

WHEREAS the electrical, safety and communication equipment for the fuel station that was installed in the old highway garage needed to be relocated, and

WHEREAS, said equipment was removed from the old highway garage and installed in a closer building onsite with new conduits, lines, and panels replaced as needed by R.M. Dalrymple, the vendor that services all of the Hamilton County Fuel Depots, and

WHEREAS the work has been inspected by the DPW Superintendent who recommends payment in the invoiced amount of $14,628.54, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to make payment to R.M. Dalrymple Company, Inc., 15 Grace Moore Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 in the amount of $14,628.54 from Account No. DM5130.0405 Gas and Diesel, and the DPW Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

AUTHORIZING MICROWAVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH NOKIA DATED: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has multiple microwave sites, with more to be added in the future, to their communications system, and

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has been given a quote from Nokia, under NYS contract #PT64249 in the amount of $20,118.07, and

WHEREAS this contract is valid for the remainder of 2023 and 2024, and

WHEREAS this contract includes pricing for microwave maintenance and IP/MPLS Maintenance, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Emergency Services Office be authorized to purchase this one-year plan for microwave and IP/MPLS Maintenance Funding for this Purchase Order will be covered by funds available from NYS Department of Homeland Securities and Emergency Services, Office of Interoperable Communications Formula Grant SICG FY 18 Targeted grant, Account No. A3645.0428 ST18-1005-D00.

AUTHORIZING HAMILTON COUNTY TO JOIN THE RURAL HOUSING COALITION OF NEW YORK

WHEREAS, The Rural Housing Coalition of New York represents rural preservation companies, and other housing and community development professionals from government, non- profits and the private sector that share a common interest in serving all the residents of rural New York State, and

WHEREAS, The Coalition provides its members with training and technical assistance, networking opportunities with colleagues from around the state and serves as an information resource for funding, relevant laws and regulations, sample policies and best practices, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County like many other Counties in the Adirondacks is struggling with Workforce Housing, and Workforce Housing affordability, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this Resolution Authorizes Hamilton County to join the Rural Housing Coalition of NY, and be it also

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to use the County Credit card to pay the membership fee ($250) to join.

AUTHORIZING REPLACEMENT OF BOILER – INDIAN LAKE DPW FACILITY DATED: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

WHEREAS the heating boiler in the Indian Lake highway facility is need of replacing, and

WHEREAS, the Buildings Project Supervisor has request written quotes from three vendors and have received two written quotes for the purchase of the boiler and related supplies as follows –Security Supply, Johnstown, NY - $13,486.61; F. W. Webb, Queensbury, NY - $14,776.46; J. E. Sawyer, Glens falls, NY – Did not return a written quote and

WHEREAS the DPW Superintendent recommends purchasing the Boiler and related supplies from Security Supply, and

WHEREAS, the Buildings Division will installing the said boiler in-house, be it RESOLVED, that hereby the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Superintendent for the purchase of the boiler and related supplies as recommended and it will be a charge to Account No. A1620.0414 Five-Year Building Project Plan and the County Treasurer, Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

AUTHORIZING AND FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECT FOR DAMAGE REPAIR FROM DR4723 JULY 2023 FLOODING

WHEREAS, on July 10, 2023 Hamilton County was hit by torrential rain, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County owned infrastructure of road and bridges received damage from the torrential rain flooding, and

WHEREAS, the County DPW department has begun repairing the damages to get roads and bridges reopened, and

WHEREAS, the DPW has needed to purchase materials such as crushed stone and crusher run gravel along with rental of equipment and has a contractor in place to begin repairing bridge abutment scouring, and

WHEREAS the DPW needs to have funding available for these resources while state and federal government agencies complete damage assessments from the disaster for Hamilton County for the related storm damage, and

WHEREAS, in the first instance the DPW Superintendent recommends the transfer of $100,000.00 from the County Road Fund balance to fund the permanent repairs, be it

RESOLVED, that $100,000.00 be transferred from County Road Fund Balance to Capital Account No.H2.8760.0401 July 2023 Flooding and that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to make the said transfer and the Clerk of the Board and County DPW Superintendent be so notified.