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Supervisors September 1 2022

Hamilton County attacks Governor Hochul

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT--When the Hamilton County Board met on Thursday, September 1, the board passed numerous resolutions including the following resolutions which charges the governor with an unconstitutional infringement upon law abiding citizen’s right to bear arms.

OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL A41001 AND SENATE BILL S51001

WHEREAS, on July 1, 2022 the Assembly and the Senate of New York voted on new legislation proposed under a Message of Necessity, a 3-day message, which allows for passage of Law without public comment or public hearings, and

WHEREAS, on July 1, 2022 Governor Hochul signed the Bill into Law circumventing the Constitutionally required 3 days, even though the law would not take effect until September 1,2022, and

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby reject the politicization and weaponization of a Message of Necessity for political gain and this Board calls upon the Legislature to review and limit the power assumed by the Governor siting Article IV Section 3 of the Constitution to call the Legislature of the State of New York into Extraordinary Session with the express purpose of avoiding usual legal process of adopting legislation in the State of New York, and

WHEREAS this Board considers this law to be an unconstitutional infringement upon law abiding citizen’s right to bear arms and an overt infringement upon freedom and liberty in New York State, which does nothing to deal with the problems of crime and illegal firearms, and

WHEREAS, the State of New York has advertised both its public lands, Conservation Easement Lands and Private Lands as a destination Park, and

WHEREAS, among the most onerous of its provisions, making it a felony for any individual to enter any Park or any sensitive areas as designated by Senate Bill s51001 including the Adirondack Park with a valid New York State carry conceal permit and to designate Houses of Worship as sensitive areas with no legislative authority and direct violation of the “Establishment Clause” of the 14th Amendment which separates Church from State, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby reject and condemn this Bill as a direct violation of the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.

RECOGNITION OF SHERIFFS’ WEEK

WHEREAS, the Office of Sheriff has been an integral part of the criminal justice system in New York State and in Hamilton County throughout our history, having been established in the State’s first Constitution in 1777 and continued in every succeeding Constitution, and having been one of the original Constitutional offices guaranteed to the People upon the founding of our County, and

WHEREAS, despite changes in its function, status and powers during its long history, the Office of Sheriff has maintained a continuous existence, preserved its distinguishing heritage, and continued to be an essential component of our criminal justice community, and

WHEREAS, the Office of Sheriff has evolved into a modern, professional, full-service law enforcement agency, manned by fully trained police officers, using state-of-the-art technology, and applying the latest and most advanced theories and practices in the criminal justice field, and

WHEREAS, the Office of Sheriff is unique in the community, and the duties of the Office go far beyond the traditional role of “Keeper of the Peace,” and extend into many facets of public service, including maintaining the county jail, providing security in our courts, dispatching emergency services, and serving and executing civil process for our courts, and

WHEREAS, as a Constitutionally empowered Office directly responsible to the People, the ancient Office of Sheriff remains, even today, responsive, and accountable to the public it serves, and

WHEREAS it is fitting to celebrate the historical contributions of the Office of Sheriff and the significant role that the Sheriffs play in our modern criminal justice system, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, we, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors do recognize the important services provided to the citizens of this County by Sheriff Karl G. Abrams and the members of the Sheriff’s Office, and do hereby proclaim September 18 to 24, 2022 to be Sheriffs’ Week in Hamilton County.

AMENDING CALENDAR SCHEDULE

WHEREAS Resolution No. 301-21 set the schedule for the Board of Supervisors Regular Sessions with Committee meetings being held on the Monday, eleven days prior to the regular meeting, and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it would be beneficial to change the Committee meetings from Monday to Tuesday, be it

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 301-21 be hereby amended to set the monthly Committee meeting day to Tuesday, ten days prior to the regular meeting.

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE TREASURER’S OFFICE TAX COLLECTION

WHEREAS the proposal to provide application software and support services to the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office, as well as the towns and school districts, for their tax collection has been submitted by Systems East, Inc., and

WHEREAS the Treasurer’s Office is satisfied with the services and support received from Systems East in the past, and

WHEREAS an increase of $169.00 over last year’s agreement has been proposed for a total contract price of $12,188.00 to cover the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, and

WHEREAS a portion of this contract price will be charged back to the towns and schools at the same level as last year ($200.00 each), be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement as proposed and the County Treasurer be so notified.

ARP ACT FUNDS FOR THE NEW FINANCIAL SOFTWARE

WHEREAS three invoices have been received from Tyler Technologies for the new financial/personnel software being implemented, and

WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 288-21 dated November 10, 2021 the Board created the ARP Act accounts to cover the expenses of this implementation, be it

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to fund Account No. A1325.0412 – ARP Act Financial Software in the amount of $910 to be offset by funding Revenue Account No. A4089.0200 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $910, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay Tyler Technologies $910 for Invoice No. 025-386896 ($32.50), Invoice No. 025-388412 ($97.50) and Invoice No. 025-391666 ($780.00) from Account No. A1325.0412 ARP Act, Financial Software.

ARP ACT ACCOUNTS FOR VIRTUAL MEETING EQUIPMENT

WHEREAS, Hamilton County was awarded ARP Act monies, and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is a need to upgrade the technology in the Lake Pleasant Conference Room to be able to accommodate virtual meetings, and

WHEREAS, a quote has been obtained from My Techs, Inc., be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to create and fund Account No. A1040.0409 – ARP Act, Virtual Meeting Equipment in the amount of $3,196.60 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A4089.0200 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $3,196.60.

NEW POSITION IN PERSONNEL OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has evaluated the clerk job description and determined that a new position is needed, and

WHEREAS the Personnel Officer discussed creating the Personnel Assistant position with the Internal Management Committee and the proposal was supported, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer is requesting that her current clerk position, Grade 3, be replaced with a Personnel Assistant position, set at Grade 8, and

WHEREAS the Personnel Officer requests to advertise the newly created position, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that a full-time Personnel Assistant position be created, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer is authorized to advertise for said position, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

STATE SEPTIC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

WHEREAS NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation is administering the New York State Septic System Replacement Program, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County is eligible to participate through entering into a Letter of Participation, and

WHEREAS the funding available to Hamilton County is $150,000.00, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the Participation Letter, and be it also

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorize Hamilton County Soil & Water as the implementing entity to implement this grant program in Hamilton County.

PAYMENT TO RS TELECOM, INC. FOR MICROWAVE MAINTENANCE

WHEREAS Resolution No. 263-22 authorized the extension of the Hamilton County contract with RS Telecom, Inc. for microwave maintenance for a term of August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023, and

WHEREAS NYS Homeland Security and Emergency Services has approved the County’s request to use $33,000.00 of FY19 SICG Formula grant funds (Contract #C197915) to enter into a non-competitive procurement contract with RS Telecom, Inc. for microwave maintenance, be it

RESOLVED, that upon receipt of a fully executed agreement between Hamilton County and RS Telecom, Inc. for microwave maintenance for the period August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023, in the amount of $33,000.00, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay RS Telecom, Inc.

$33,000.00 for Invoice #2022-53 from Account No. A3645.0422 Statewide Communications Grant SI19-1010-E00.

MICHELLE KELLY TO INSTRUCT YOGA CLASSES 2022-2023

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 April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 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, 2022 through July 31, 2023 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, 2022 through July 31, 2023 at a rate of $40.00 per class plus mileage upon approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.

HOME HEALTH AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service provides home health aide level services for the resident of Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS the Public Health Director proposes to contract with Home Health Care Partners to provide home health aide certification training, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors be and is hereby authorized to sign a contract on behalf of the County of Hamilton with Home Health Care Partners, Corp., 1830 River Front Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010 to provide training of Certified Home Health Aides of the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service for the period of August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023.

PURCHASE OF PCR TESTING SUPPLIES

WHEREAS the Public Health Department was awarded the 2021-2024 HRI AIDS institute ELC Grant No. 6896-01 which included funding for PCR machines and testing supplies for schools, and

WHEREAS Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is the only vendor with PCR testing supplies in stock that are compatible with our Abbott ID Now PCR machines, and

WHEREAS the Public Health Director is requesting to purchase 35 boxes of PCR test kits for the 2022-2023 school year in the amount of approximately $32,000, be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to charge Account No. A4189.4105 for this purchase.

GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WARREN/HAMILTON COUNTY OFA AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE FOR TITLE III-E FUNDING

WHEREAS Warren/Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging has grant monies available to provide respite Home Health Aide Services under Title III-E for seniors who are patients of the Certified Home Health Agency and require these services to provide respite for caregivers, and

WHEREAS this agreement is for the period commencing January 1, 2022– December 31, 2022 for a total of $10,000.00, and

WHEREAS this anticipated funding was appropriated in the 2022 Municipal budget as a part of the budget development process, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement between the Office for the Aging and the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service upon approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

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

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service has the capacity to provide personal care worker services for Hamilton County residents, and

WHEREAS Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging wants to contract for PCI and PCII levels of service under the EISEP program with Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service, and

WHEREAS this agreement is for the period commencing April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 for a total of $35,100, be it

RESOLVED, that upon the County Attorney’s approval, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign an agreement with Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging for PCI and PCII level services under the EISEP program for a term of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 for a total of $35,100.00.

COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WARREN/HAMILTON OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service maintains an agreement with Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service provides services for Hamilton County residents under a Community Services for the Elderly contract, and

WHEREAS this contract has been submitted for renewal for the period April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 in the amount of $3,313.00, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the agreement between the Public Health Nursing Service and Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging, upon approval of the County Attorney, on behalf of the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service.

DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WARREN/HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service maintains an agreement with Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service provides services for Hamilton County residents under a Title III-D contract, and

WHEREAS this contract has been submitted for the period January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 in the full amount of $3,460.00, be it

HAMILTON, FULTON, MONTGOMERY PREVENTION COUNCIL

WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton has approved the 2022 contract with the Hamilton, 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 $3,199.00, and

WHEREAS the current contact does not reflect this increase in the County’s 2022 budget, be it

RESOLVED, that Revenue Account No. A.3484.100 and Expenditure Account No. A.4310.0425 both be increased by $3,199.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves amending the County’s 2022 contract with Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery Prevention Council from $74,245.00 to $77,444.00, and the Treasurer be so advised Seconded by

SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

WHEREAS it is necessary for the Hamilton County Department of Social Services to enter into an agreement with Warren Office for the Aging for case management services, and

WHEREAS the contract will be for the following program: Title III-E January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 - $1,000.00 be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the agreement between the Department of Social Services and Warren/Hamilton County Office of the Aging, upon approval of the County Attorney, on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Social Services.

COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Department of Social Services maintains an agreement with Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County Department of Social Services provides services for Hamilton County residents under an EISEP Contract, and

WHEREAS this contract will be for the period of April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $30,500.00, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the agreement between the Department of Social Services and Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging, upon approval of the County Attorney, on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Social Services.

FURNACE REPLACEMENT

WHEREAS the furnaces in the Social Service and Legal Wings of the Indian Lake County Facility need to be replaced, and

WHEREAS there are two (2) furnaces in each wing, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent received three (3) written quotes for the purchase of the four (4) furnaces which includes the coil plenums for the central air conditioning, and

WHEREAS the written quotes were from the following vendors:

F.W. Webb - $12,409.96; J.E. Sawyer - $11,909.16 (did not meet specs); Security Supply - $10,435.00 (could not provide all parts needed) and

WHEREAS the DPW Superintendent moved forward with the ordering of the said furnaces from F. W. Webb and the said furnaces have been delivered, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Superintendent for the purchase of the said furnaces, and

RESOLVED, that payment for the said furnaces is hereby authorized and the County Treasurer be so authorized to send a payment of $12,409.96 to F.W. Webb Company, 3 Highland Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804 out of Account No. A1620.0413 IL & LP Projects and the Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

REPAIR COUNTY GRADALL

WHEREAS Resolution No. 154-22 authorizes repairs to be made to the County owned Gradall 3100 #301 for an estimate of $10,511.23 at Alta Construction Equipment Co., and

WHEREAS the repairs were completed to the Gradall at a cost of $8,414.39 and the Gradall is back in service, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to send payment to Alta Construction Equipment New York, LLC, PO Box 22154, New York, New York 10087-2154 in the amount of $8,414.39 for Gradall #301 and the funds be taken out of Account No. DM5310.401 Repairs and Clerk of the Board and Highway Superintendent be so notified.

AWARD OF BID FOR SPECIFICATION NO. 6-2022 VEHICLES

WHEREAS the Public Works Committee authorized the County Highway Superintendent to advertise for bids for the purchase of New 2023 Model Year Vehicles, and

WHEREAS two (2) bids were received for 2023 Model Year Vehicles in accordance with Specification No. 6-2022 as advertised by the Highway Superintendent and Public Works Committee, and

WHEREAS the following bids were received:

Don’s Ford, Utica, Item 1 – 2023 Ford F150 Lightning Pickup Bid Price - $64,259.00 Item 2 – 2023 Dodge Durango PPV – No Bid

Carbone Chrysler, Jeep Dodge, Jeep Ram, Yorkville, Item 1 – 2023 Ford F150 Lightning Pickup Bid Price - No Bid Item 2 – 2023 Dodge Durango PPV - $42,729.

WHEREAS the low bids for each item are as follows:

Item 1 – 2023 Ford F150 Lightning Pickup Bid Price - $64,259.00 Item 2 – 2023 Dodge Durango PPV Bid Price - $42,729.00 and

WHEREAS the Fleet Coordinator recommends the award be made to lowest bidder for each item, be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors does award the bid to the lowest bidder for each Item as herein mentioned and the Fleet Coordinator, County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

AMENDING AMOUNT OF 2022 APPROPRIATION AND REVENUES FOR GAS AND DIESEL AND AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS

WHEREAS Resolution No. 246-22 duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors on August 4, 2022 amended the gas and diesel appropriations and revenues for 2022, and

WHEREAS Resolution No. 246-22 authorized the transfer of $200,000.00 from the Unappropriated Machinery Fund Balance, and

WHEREAS, the Unappropriated Machinery Fund Balance does not have funding available to make the said transfer, and

WHEREAS, after meeting with the Public Works committee the DPW Superintendent recommends transferring $200,000.00 from the Solid Waste Reserve Fund, be it

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 246-22 be hereby amended to transfer $200,000.00 from the Solid Waste Reserve instead of the Unappropriated Machinery Fund Balance to Account No. DM5130.0405 Gas and Diesel, be it further

RESOLVED, that the other amendments authorized in Resolution 246-22 stand as adopted and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

PURCHASE VEHICLE FOR SHERIFF

WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office will need to replace one patrol vehicle in 2023, and WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator has advertised for bids for 2023 vehicles, and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors have awarded Dodge Durango PPV to Carbone Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram at a cost of $42,729.00, be it

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for one (1) 2023 Dodge Durango from Carbone Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram for the Sheriff Department for 2023 for a total of $42,729.00 delivered, and the Clerk of the Board, County Treasurer, County Sheriff, and Fleet Coordinator be so notified.

INFO QUICK SOLUTIONS FOR 2022 MICROFILM PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Clerk's Office has contracted for many years with INFO QUICK SOLUTIONS, a records management vendor, and

WHEREAS the 2022 project has been completed and all the documents have been uploaded into the system making all deed records since Book 1 in the year 1794 available, and

WHEREAS money has been budgeted yearly to fund this type of project and there are currently enough funds available to pay this latest invoice, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to pay Info Quick Solutions, Inc Invoice# 30244 in the amount of $8,978.70 with the charge being made to County Clerk Account A1410.0406 Micro-film and the County Clerk be so notified.

APPOINTMENT OF FIRE COORDINATOR

WHEREAS Jay Griffin has resigned the Fire Coordinator Position and the Board wishes to fill said position, and

WHEREAS Deputy Fire Coordinator Sean O’Brien has agreed to accept appointment as Fire Coordinator, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Sean O’Brien is hereby appointed Fire Coordinator effective immediately and for a term ending December 31, 2022 at an hourly base rate of $24.634 from Account No. A3640.0103, not to exceed the Appropriation, and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.

EQUIPMENT MODIFICATION TO LAKE PLEASANT TOWER

WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless has proposed an equipment upgrade to the Lake Pleasant County tower so as to add CBAND spectrum service, and

WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless has provided construction drawings and a structural analysis with respect to such equipment upgrade per the existing lease agreement, and

WHEREAS, said equipment upgrade/tower modification requires Adirondack Park Agency review and approval including landowner consent, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton authorizes the Chairman, with the approval of the County Attorney, to execute the landowner consent (on behalf of the County of Hamilton as property owner of the Lake Pleasant tower) per Verizon Wireless application to the Adirondack Park Agency with respect to the aforesaid equipment upgrade, together with such other documents necessary to effectuate such modifications.

TOWER USAGE AGREEMENT WITH HERKIMER COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF WEBB

WHEREAS placement of a Hamilton County microwave dish on the McCauley Mountain Tower, located in Herkimer County, will benefit Hamilton County by providing connections to a new tower in the Inlet-Eagle Bay area and by providing redundant microwave connections as well as connecting Hamilton County into the Adirondack Communication Consortium Counties, and

WHEREAS funding for tower work and radio communications equipment will be 100 percent covered by State Interoperable Communications Grants, and

WHEREAS the Town of Webb is the landowner of the premises upon which the McCauley Mountain Tower is located on known as Tax Parcel No. 41-1-59.1 and 41-1-59.2 commonly known as the McCauley Mountain Ski Resort, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Webb has granted Herkimer County the right and easement to said parcels for the purposes of constructing, operating, and maintaining a Herkimer County Radio EMS/011 Tower, together with necessary equipment, and

WHEREAS, Herkimer County and the Town of Webb have agreed to grant a license to Hamilton County to install, operate, maintain, and repair a six-foot diameter Microwave Dish on the existing tower with associated cabling, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign a Intermunicipal Communications Tower License and Lease Agreement with the County of Herkimer and the Town of Webb, providing Hamilton County with an easement to place the six-foot microwave dish and equipment and an easement for ingress and egress, upon approval of the Hamilton County Attorney, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Hamilton County shall be responsible for installation of its own equipment, associated cabling, meters, cabling, communications lines and for its share of the cost of electrical power used by Hamilton County’s equipment, and be it further

RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution shall be sent to Herkimer County Emergency Services, Director of Emergency Services of Hamilton County, and the Supervisor of the Town of Webb.

PAVING PARKING LOT – COMMUNITY SERVICES

WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the DPW Superintendent that the parking lot at the Community Services Building needs to be repaved, and

WHEREAS the project was partially completed in 2021 and was to be completed in 2022, and

WHEREAS the project has now been completed as at a final cost of $78,506.39, and WHEREAS, it was determined in 2021 by Resolution No. 260-21 that Federal Salary Sharing funds were to cover the costs, be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors hereby authorize a transfer of $78,506.39 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 to cover the said cost and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the Community Service Director, Clerk of the Board and the DPW Superintendent be so advised.

PAVING AND ASPHALT - COMMUNITY SERVICES’ PARKING LOT

WHEREAS, the DPW was authorized to rehabilitate and pave the Community Services parking lot, and

WHEREAS, the parking lot paving is now completed, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends the payment to Gorman Brothers, Inc. and Peckham Materials for the stated paving and hot mix asphalt, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be so authorized to make payment to the following vendors as follows:

Peckham Material Corp, PO Box 1055, Albany, NY 12201-1055 in the amount of $51,568.14 for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA)

Gorman Brothers, Inc., 200 Church Street, Albany, NY 12202 in the amount of $26,938.25 for paver and related equipment with both payments to be made from Account No. A4310.0403 Supplies and Services and the Clerk of the Board, Community Services Director and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

PAYMENT FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT - BURNHAM MILL BRIDGE

WHEREAS the DPW was authorized to rehabilitate the Burnham Mill bridge per Resolution No. 138-21, and

WHEREAS, paving of the bridge is now completed, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends the payment to Peckham Materials for the hot mix asphalt, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be so authorized to make payment to Peckham Material Corp, PO Box 1055, Albany, NY 12201-1055 in the amount of $5,564.04 for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and the payment is to be made from Account No. D5120.2008 Burnham Mill bridge and the Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

CONTRACT WITH TOWN OF INLET FOR OPERATION OF RECYCLING CENTER

WHEREAS Resolution No. 281-13 authorized the Chairman of the Board to enter into an agreement with the Town of Inlet for the operation of the Northern Recycling Center, and

WHEREAS the Solid Waste Coordinator recommends that Hamilton County extend the said contract for a period of one (1) year beginning on January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 for the same terms, be it

RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 2022 the County will contract with the Town of Inlet for the operation of the Northern Recycling Center, and be it further

RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the Town of Inlet for: a period to run from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022; For $40,000.00 per year. The county will continue to own and maintain the skid steer and bailer, including replacement if necessary. All other responsibilities and functions will be borne by the Town of Inlet and be it further

RESOLVED, the Solid Waste Coordinator and County Treasurer be so notified.

INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATION TOWER IN TOWN OF ARIETTA

DATED: SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 BY

WHEREAS Hamilton County wishes to install a communications tower in the Town of Arietta to enhance existing emergency management communications, and

WHEREAS, a landowner, Almina Rogers Baker, is willing to enter into a 99-year lease agreement allowing Hamilton County to utilize property of said landowner to install a tower so as to enhance emergency management communications, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton authorizes the Chairman, with the approval of the County Attorney, to enter into a 99-year lease agreement with said property owner in the Town of Arietta for the purpose of installing a tower so as to enhance emergency management communications within Hamilton County.

INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATION TOWER IN TOWN OF MOREHOUSE

WHEREAS Hamilton County wishes to install a communications tower in the Town of Morehouse to enhance existing emergency management communications, and

WHEREAS, landowners, Daniel and Rebecca Virgil, are willing to enter into a 99-year lease agreement allowing Hamilton County to utilize property of said landowners to install a tower so as to enhance emergency management communications, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton authorizes the Chairman, with the approval of the County Attorney, to enter into a 99-year lease agreement with said property owners in the Town of Morehouse for the purpose of installing a tower so as to enhance emergency management communications within Hamilton County.

AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE 2022 NYSAC FALL SEMINAR

WHEREAS, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) will conduct the Fall Seminar in Buffalo, N.Y. September 19 – September 21, 2022, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that all Supervisors and County Officials be granted permission to participate in the above mentioned Conference and that the actual and reasonable expenses of the officers attending such meeting shall be a County charge and be audited by this Board in the same manner as other County charges.

Monday, August 22, 2022

Double drowning in the Town of Hope

State Police investigate double drowning in the Town of Hope

On August 19, 2022, State Police of Mayfield responded to reports of two deceased people located in the water of Tenant Creek off Hope Falls Road in the town of Hope, NY.

Troopers have identified the people found as Kaydee B. Lyons, 24, of Albany, NY, and Matthew A. Bank, 28, of Scotia, NY. The deaths are still under investigation, but the drownings appear to be accidental.

State Police were assisted by the New York State Forest Rangers, Department of Environmental Conservation and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s office at the scene

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Fatal accident in Long Lake, NY

State Police investigate fatal industrial accident

The investigation revealed a 47-year-old male was standing near the loading container when a cable snapped, causing the container to roll back towards the trash compactor pinning the victim between the two.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation is continuing, however foul play was not suspected.

State Police were assisted at the scene by Long Lake EMS and fire personal.

Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming

We need rural news in the Adirondacks and throughout the country. And I am not talking about NCPR.

We need our legislator in Hamilton county, Albany, and in the US Senate and House to adopt the following resolution.

Shown Here:

Introduced in Senate (07/14/2022)

117th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 712

Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 14, 2022

Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Moran, and Mr. Daines) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

RESOLUTION

Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Whereas individuals living in rural areas in the United States need access to media content that is relevant to their daily lives;

Whereas rural and agricultural programming includes agricultural weather, agribusiness news, commodity market news, and western sports, and this programming is important to the farmers and ranchers of the United States for their way of life and making a living;

Whereas rural and agricultural programming covers matters that affect all individuals in the United States;

Whereas all individuals in the United States need to be exposed to, and informed about, what is occurring outside of the major cities and suburbs of the United States;

Whereas all individuals in the United States feel the effects of inflation and supply chain shortages, and rural and agricultural programming is in a unique position to inform viewers of the roots of these issues;

Whereas the population of the world is projected to grow from 7,000,000,000 to approximately 9,000,000,000 by 2050, and agricultural productivity will need to increase to meet the growing demand for food and the projected increase in consumption;

Whereas a decrease in investment in agricultural research and development would result in a negative shock to agricultural productivity;

Whereas an informed public is key to supporting the proper level of investment in agricultural research and development;

Whereas significant consolidation in the media market and prioritization of consolidated media has had a negative impact on access to rural and agricultural programming; and

Whereas multichannel video programming distributors and providers of digital and streaming media should make delivery of rural and agricultural programming, including agricultural news and western lifestyle content, a priority: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the importance of rural and agricultural programming and the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Monday, August 8, 2022

County moves to improve emergency communications

Supervisor August 4 2022

County moves to improve emergency communications

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT

INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATION TOWER IN TOWN OF ARIETTA

BE IT RESOLVED, that proposed Local Law No. 11 of the year 2022 entitled respectively, “LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATION TOWER IN TOWN OF ARIETTA” be and the same are 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 said proposed Local Law at the County Office Complex, Route 8, Lake Pleasant, New York, on the 1st day of September 2022, at 11:00 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.

LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATION TOWER IN TOWN OF ARIETTA

WHEREAS, in the Town of Arietta certain lands owned by Almina Rogers Baker have been determined to be appropriate for installation of a communications tower, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County wishes to install such communications tower to enhance existing emergency management communications, and

WHEREAS, said property owner is willing to enter into a 99-year lease agreement allowing Hamilton County to enhance said communications, now, therefore,

BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF HAMILTON, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Almina Rogers Baker is the owner of premises in the Town of Arietta, said real property more particularly described as set forth in a certain deed dated October 1, 1947 and recorded in the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office October 2, 1947 at Liber 86, Page 6.

Section 2. Said property owner has agreed to lease to the County of Hamilton the said property as more particularly set forth in the said lease agreement.

Section 3. The term of the proposed lease is ninety-nine (99) years.

Section 4. An analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the said aforesaid lease, if any, has been done under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) with Hamilton County acting as lead agency; this legislative body determines that the proposed action constitutes a Type II action, and accordingly adopts a Negative Declaration, with a determination of no significant effect on the environment.

Section 5. This Local Law is enacted to amend and supersede County Law Section 215(3) so as to authorize the County of Hamilton to enter into a lease of private property identified and as set forth hereinbefore, the purpose of superseding County Law Section 215 is to authorize the County to enter into a lease for a term exceeding five (5) years.

Section 6. The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into any and all agreements and execute all documents deemed necessary by the County Attorney for the lease of the above-described property from said landowner for a period of ninety-nine (99) years.

Section 7. This Local Law shall take effect upon filing in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York

LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATION TOWER IN TOWN OF MOREHOUSE

BE IT RESOLVED, that proposed Local Law No. 12 of the year 2022 entitled respectively, “LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATION TOWER IN TOWN OF MOREHOUSE” be and the same are 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

LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATION TOWER IN TOWN OF MOREHOUSE

WHEREAS, in the Town of Morehouse certain lands owned by Daniel and Rebecca Virgil have been determined to be appropriate for installation of a communications tower, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County wishes to install such communications tower to enhance existing emergency management communications, and

WHEREAS, said property owner is willing to enter into a 99-year lease agreement allowing Hamilton County to enhance said communications, now, therefore,

BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF HAMILTON, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Daniel and Rebecca Virgil are the owners of premises in the Town of Morehouse, said real property more particularly described as set forth in a certain deed dated December 12, 2004 and recorded in the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office December 14, 2004 at Book 232, Page 829.

Section 2. Said property owner has agreed to lease to the County of Hamilton the said property as more particularly set forth in the said lease agreement.

Section 3. The term of the proposed lease is ninety-nine (99) years.

Section 7. This Local Law shall take effect upon filing in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York

STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Emergency Management Department has been awarded the NYS 2019 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant SI19-1010-E00 in the amount of $540,451, and

WHEREAS, the funds have not been spent, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fund Account No. A3645.0422 Statewide Communications Grant SI19-1010-E00 at $540,451 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A3389.0126 Statewide Communications Grant SI19-1010-E00 at $540,451 and the Director of Emergency Management and Sheriff be so notified.

MICROWAVE MAINTENANCE

WHEREAS, with Resolution No. 236-19, Hamilton County retained the professional services of RSTelecom for microwave service and maintenance for the Lake Pleasant, Oak Mt, East Mt., and Blue Mt. sites for a two-year period, and

WHEREAS RSTelecom issued a proposal for a 1-year extension to that contract under the same rate and terms for the period August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022, and

WHEREAS Resolution No. 217-21 extended that period from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022, and

WHEREAS, the County has not yet been able to further expand our system, so it is necessary to authorize another one-year extension with no change, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that upon approval of Homeland Security and the County Attorney, the Chairman be authorized to sign the contract for the one-year extension for RSTelecom, and that the Emergency Services Director be so notified.

BIDS ON AUCTIONED TAX PARCELS

WHEREAS the County of Hamilton held the annual foreclosure auction on-line on July 13, 2022, 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 and

WHEREAS one parcel bid at the auction is under review and is not included in this Resolution for approval at this time and will be brought forward at the next Board meeting, therefore, 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.

PROMOTION IN TREASURER’S OFFICE

WHEREAS Josh Troxel is presently the Account Clerk/Computer Support Aide in the Treasurer’s Office, and

WHEREAS Josh has been steadily taking on added responsibilities and managing more complex tasks and performing them at a high level, and

WHEREAS Josh has recently taken and passed the exam for Senior Account Clerk and is reachable from the list, and

WHEREAS there is funding currently available in the Treasurer’s budget due to a budgeted step for Josh and from the Account Clerk position being vacant for a period of time, be it

RESOLVED, that Josh Troxell be promoted to the position of Senior Account Clerk in the Treasurer’s Office at a Grade 8, Step 1, at $21.221 per hour effective August 7, 2022, and be it further

RESOLVED, that $1,000 be transferred from Account No. A1325.0104 Account Clerk to A1325.0105 Senior Account Clerk to cover the promotion and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the Personnel Officer and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

TYLER TECHNOLOGIES ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE CONTRACT

WHEREAS the County Treasurer’s Office is in the process of implementing the new Accounting/Personnel software purchased through Tyler Technologies, and

WHEREAS, in the process of inputting the general ledger accounts, we find it necessary to have separate data bases for the County and Town accounts that the County Treasurer maintains through contract, and

WHEREAS, to avoid additional expense in asking for these separate data bases, it was determined that a “Purchasing” module was included in the original contract and it is not a product we wish to utilize at this time and could be interchanged to add the separate data bases at the same price quote as the Purchasing module, be it

RESOLVED, that the Purchasing module be removed from the agreement and the data bases be added at the same cost of $4,145, which results in no additional monetary change, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign the amended agreement after review by the County Attorney and the Personnel Officer, Clerk of the Board and Treasurer be so notified.

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 agreed at its Annual Reorganizational meeting held on July 13, 2022 to enter into a school tax collection contract with Hamilton County for the collection year July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 for $10,150, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Treasurer has agreed to be the tax collecting officer for the 2022-2023 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 Beth Hunt, Hamilton County Treasurer, is authorized to collect the Lake Pleasant Central School District taxes for the School Tax year 2022-23 at the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office for an agreed amount of $10,150.00 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 enter into a contract with Lake Pleasant Central School to provide school tax collection services for the school year 2022-2023 for $10,150 and the County Treasurer be so notified.

APPROVAL OF BIDS ON AUCTIONED TAX PARCELS

WHEREAS the County of Hamilton held the annual foreclosure auction on-line on July 13, 2022, 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, now, therefore, be it

SCHEDULE “A” Town of Hope: Bidder: Harry Downing Parcel: 148.018-1-3.100 Bid Price: $67,000.

Town of Lake Pleasant: Bidder: Summer Barnhart Parcel: 113.032-1-2 Bid Price: $46,000; Summer Barnhart Parcel: 113.006-1-16 Bid Price: $28,000; Ryan Smith Parcel: 113.006-1-17 Bid Price: $16,000.

Town of Wells: Bidder: Michael Mell Parcel: 130.018-2-11.110 Bid Price: $8,500.

APPROVING LAKE CHAMPLAIN-LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD 2023 BUDGET AND SALARY SCHEDULE

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received the 2023 budget and salary schedule for the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves said 2023 LCLGRPB budget and salary schedule.

AGREEMENTS BETWEEN HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE AND KANTIME

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service currently uses KanTime Software as their electronic medical record (EMR) vendor, and

WHEREAS the monthly fee is Eight Hundred Dollars ($800) for census 1-23, Twelve Hundred Fifty dollars ($1,250) for a census of 25-50, or Seventeen Hundred Fifty Dollars for a census of 51-100, and

WHEREAS the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is one hundred dollars ($100) per month, plus $0.06 per clock-in and $0.06 per clock-out, and

WHEREAS the current contract with KanTime is due for renewal, and

WHEREAS the renewal term shall be for a period of two years and will commence upon the date the Renewal Agreement is signed, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to sign the KanTime Software Subscription Renewal Agreement.

HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Community Services is the sole provider of behavioral health service in Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Community Services Board (CSB) has identified the impact on Hamilton County of recent healthcare transformation initiatives by the State of New York as representing significant challenge to its ability to continue to provide adequate behavioral health services to all of its residents, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton CSB has recommended that a regional meeting be held with other counties in the North Country that would include each counties Director of Community Services, CSB Chair and relevant CSB members to develop both regional and local strategies to ensure that behavioral health services can continued to be provided to all Hamilton County residents, and

WHEREAS representatives of the NYS Office of Mental Health’s Central Office, the NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services Central Office, the NYS Office of People with Developmental Disabilities, the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, the NYS Department of Health, representation from associated Regional Field Offices, and representatives of the regions state operated Psychiatric Hospitals would also participate in this meeting, and

WHEREAS the Hamilton County CSB would support this meeting in Hamilton County, be it

RESOLVED, that a meeting be held at the Minnowbrook Conference Center in Blue Mt. Lake, NY on the 29th and 30th of September, 2022, for the purpose stated above, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Hamilton County Community Services will cover the cost of Hamilton County participants at an amount not to exceed $700 to be charged to Mental Health Account No. A4320.0407 Outreach.

APPOINTMENT OF NONI IRISH AS ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 29, 2022

WHEREAS, the current Director of Community Services (DCS) is retiring on August 26th, and

WHEREAS there are no candidates at this time for the DCS position and it’s not expected that an individual will be appointed and in place by August 26th, and

WHEREAS a DCS is necessary to perform the regulatory responsibilities of a Community Services Department under NYS Article 41 Mental Hygiene Law, and

WHEREAS Noni Irish who is currently the Clinical Supervisor for Community Services and has agreed to become the Acting DCS until such time as a permanent DCS can be appointed, and

WHEREAS approval to appoint Ms. Irish as the Acting DCS is pending expected approval by the Inter-Office Coordinating Council (IOCC) of the NYS Department of Mental Hygiene, and

WHEREAS the additional duties that Ms. Irish would assume merit an increase in salary while in the position of Acting DCS and still providing clinical supervision, be it

RESOLVED, that Ms. Irish be temporarily appointed Acting DCS for Hamilton County Community Services given anticipated IOCC approval effective August 29, 2022, and be it further

RESOLVED, that an amount not to exceed $2,782.08 be transferred when necessary from Account No. A4310.0102 Director to Account No. A4310.0113 Supervising Clinical Social Worker when needed to fully fund her position while Acting DCS, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Ms. Irish will resume her Clinical Supervisor position at the salary for that position when a permanent DCS is in place.

APPOINTMENT OF A TEMPORARY CONSULTANT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTING DCS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 29, 2022

WHEREAS, the current Director of Community Services (DCS) is retiring on August 26th, and

WHEREAS there are no candidates at this time for the DCS position and it’s not expected that an individual will be appointed and in place by August 26th, and

WHEREAS it is expected that a temporary Acting DCS will be appointed as it is necessary to have a DCS for the Community Services Department in order to perform the regulatory responsibilities of the Department under NYS Article 41 Mental Hygiene Law, and

WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the Hamilton County Community Services Board that the Acting DCS have qualified supervision for the position until such time as permanently appointed DCS is in place, and

WHEREAS the current Director of Community Services Robert Kleppang is willing to provide supervision to the Acting DCS for up to four (4) hours a week at a rate of Seventy-five Dollars ($75) per hour for a period not to exceed three (3) months, be it

RESOLVED, that Robert Kleppang will be appointed on a temporary basis to provide no more than four (4) hours per week of supervision effective August 29, 2022 at a rate of Seventy-five Dollars ($75) per hour, and be it further

RESOLVED, that an amount not to exceed Three Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($3,900) be transferred, as necessary, from Account No. A4310.0102 Director to Account No. A4310.0109 Temporary to fund this position.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO SIGN AN MOU WITH CLINTON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

WHEREAS CCETA and HCSS offers Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) training services to eligible candidates in their respective counties, and

WHEREAS HCSS caseworkers are charged with the WIOA training of Hamilton County residents work with few trainees because of the small population of Hamilton County and the modest amount of funding allocated to the County for that purpose, and

WHEREAS the Department of Labor’s WIOA data collection program OSOS (OneStop Operating System) is lengthy, complicated, and continuously changing, and errors result in negative performance outcomes which can lead to reduced funding, and

WHEREAS CCETA staff operates WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Programing, on a full-time or semi full-time basis and they are proficient with the OSOS system, and

WHEREAS HCSS staff requires continued OSOS training and guidance because of their limited amount of exposure to the system, and

WHEREAS HCSS desires to enter into an agreement with CCETA to process HCSS customer data into the OSOS system making this process more efficient, be it

RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services is hereby authorized to sign an MOU with Clinton County Employment and Training Administration to process HCSS customer data into the OSOS system.

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 Roberta A Bly has provided the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors with the April 1, 2022- March 31, 2023 Child & Family Services Plan Annual Update, be it

RESOLVED, that Roberta A Bly, Commissioner of Social Services; Robert Kleppang, 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.

INCREASING THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM BUDGET

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), administered by the Hamilton County Department of Social Services, has been awarded the amount of Eleven Thousand Eight Hundred Seventeen-four Dollars ($11,874) for the administration of the 2022 SYEP, and

WHEREAS the amount to be awarded for SYEP was not known at the time the 2022 budget was adopted, no amount was put in the 2022 Hamilton County budget for Account No. A6290.0103, Job Training Participating Summer Youth, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Account No. A6290.0103, Job Training Participating Summer Youth, be increased by Eleven Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-four Dollars ($11,874) to be totally offset by increasing Revenue Account No. A4089.0100, Federal Aid, WIA, by same amount and the County Treasurer be so authorized.

AMENDING AMOUNT OF 2022 APPROPRIATION AND REVENUES FOR GAS AND DIESEL AND AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS

WHEREAS the budget appropriation amount for Gas and Diesel for 2022 was set and duly adopted for $700,000 for Account No. DM5130.0405 for the purchase of Gas and Diesel Fuel, and

WHEREAS the budget revenue amount for the sale of Gas and Diesel for 2022 was set and duly adopted for $450,000 for Account No. DM2655.0000 and $50,000 for Account No. DM2801.0000 for sale of fuel, and

WHEREAS the said amounts mentioned herein are estimated by the County Highway Superintendent based on the previous year’s expenditures and gallons used, and

WHEREAS, because of the steep price increases in fuel costs the adjustments need to be made to the 2022 appropriations and revenues as follows:

Appropriations - DM5130.405 Gas and Diesel Increased - $600,000.

Revenue – DM2655.000 Sale of Fuel Increased - $350,000

DM2801.000 Interfund Sale of Fuel Increased - $ 50,000, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends $200,000 be transferred out the County Machinery Fund balance to accomplish the adjustments stated hereon, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the County Board of Supervisors approves the above mentioned amendments to appropriation and revenues and that $200,000 be transferred out of the Unappropriated County Machinery Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. DM5130.405 Gas and Diesel and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF DPW EMPLOYEE - BUILDINGS

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee and Internal Management Committee to recommend the promotion of the following employee:

Daniel Saltis – From MEO to Maintenance Mechanic, Grade 20, to be paid from Account No. A1620.0111 Maintenance Mechanic and

WHEREAS Daniel has completed the Civil Service job scope information application and the Personnel Office has approved that he meets the requirements of Maintenance Mechanic job scope, and

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent recommends this provisional promotion, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the Personnel Officer is authorized to promote the above mentioned employee as stated hereon at Step 1 at $24.186 per hour effective August 8, 2022 and the DPW Superintendent, County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR BURNHAM MILL BRIDGE PROJECT FOR 2022

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 138-21 Authorizes the Burnham Mill Bridge Project, and

WHEREAS, the said bridge project is substantially complete except for paving and guide rail, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends the transfer of $90,791.02 from D5112.0203 Bridge Projects to Account No. D5120.2008 Burnham Mill Bridge Project to cover current costs and the paving and guide rail costs, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton does approve the transfer of $90,791.02 from Account No. D5112.0203 Bridge Projects to Account No. D5120.2008 Burnham Mill Bridge Project as recommended by the DPW Superintendent, and the County Treasurer be so authorized to make the transfer and Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

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. is able to 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 abstracting agreement with Mountain Abstract Company, Inc., PO Box 140, Chestertown, NY 12817 under the same terms and conditions as was done last year, and be it further

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

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO WARRENSBURG COLLISION CENTER,

WHEREAS the 2020 Chevy Silverado VIN #LZ252662 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 2020 Chevy Silverado, be it

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to increase Account No. A1910.0402 Repairs to Vehicles-Insurance by $10,200.77 to be totally offset by increasing Revenue Account No. A2680.0000 Insurance Recoveries by $10,200.77, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make a check payable to: Warrensburg Collision Center, Inc. For Invoice #4461 in the amount of $9,958.91 and Invoice #4539 in the amount of $741.86 for a total of $10,700.77 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 CHAIRMAN TO SIGN WIC CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health, Agency # 12000, requests the renewal of the Contract No. DOH01-C35458GG-3450000 with Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service to provide Women, Infant and Children Program (WIC) Services, for the period of October 1, 2022– September 30, 2023, and

WHEREAS, the grant year overlaps the 2022- 2023 County Budgeted fiscal year, and

WHEREAS, the total grant contract is for Fifty-two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($52,475), and

WHEREAS the necessary funds have been appropriated in the 2022 Municipal Budget and the remainder will be proposed for the 2023 Municipal Budget, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be authorized to sign the Contract with the NYS WIC Program, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

FUNDING THE STEP CHANGE FOR REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE

WHEREAS there has been a vacancy for a Registered Professional Nurse for the past year, and this position has been difficult to fill historically, and

WHEREAS there are several upcoming retirements of current Registered Professional Nurses within the Public Health Department, and

WHEREAS we are hiring registered nurses and crediting them for their years of experience, and

WHEREAS Gail Monthony was hired at the step hire rate with 16 years of experience, and

WHEREAS the Public Health Director requests that this employee be credited for her years of experience, be it

RESOLVED, that Gail Monthony be increased to a Grade 17 Step 6, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Personnel Office be authorized to make this change effective August 7, 2022, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Treasurer be authorized to make the following transfer to cover said step increase:

FROM: Account No. A4010.0404 Public Health Contracts $4,000 TO: Account No. A4050.0124 RP Nurse #3 $4,000.

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 Pre-School 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 is 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, 2022 through August 31, 2023 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.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM - LAKE PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL

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 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

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, 2022 through August 31, 2023 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, Tupper Lake, NY; Center for Disability Services (No evaluations), Dba Prospect Center, Queensbury, NY; Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Inc, Utica, NY; Kelberman Center, Inc, Utica, NY.

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

FINAL PAYMENT TO D. H. SMITH CO, INC. FOR OXBOW CULVERT

WHEREAS, the Oxbow Culvert Project is complete, and

WHEREAS the original contract amount for construction awarded was $466,817.63, and

WHEREAS, the final amount of the construction cost is $455,507.13, and

WHEREAS, to date D.H. Smith has been paid $438,178.69, and

WHEREAS there is one Change Order that needed to be completed that included minor light stone fill around the abutments and extra embankment for the guide rails that wasn’t included in the original contract, and

WHEREAS the final amount to be paid to D. H. Smith, Inc. is $17,328.44 which bring the total for construction to $455,507.13 and this figure is ($11,310.50) under the original contract amount for construction, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Board of Supervisors authorizes Change Order #1 and the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make a check payable to D. H. Smith, Inc., PO Box 293, Clayville, NY 13322 in the amount of $17,328.44 for the final payment for the Oxbow Outlet Culvert Project, and the funds be taken out of Account D5112.2022 Oxbow Outlet Culvert Project and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

Friday, July 8, 2022

County seeks money for workforce housing

Supervisors July 7 2022

County seeks money for workforce housing

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—When the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on July 7, it approved submitting the following grant application resolution requesting funds for workforce housing.

WHEREAS the NYS Department of State (DOS) is accepting grant applications through the 2022 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process for the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), and

WHEREAS, the Region’s tourism economy has been especially impacted by the lack of available workforce housing, and

WHEREAS Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake located in Indian Lake is partnering with Hamilton County to develop a regional work force housing facility that would creatively accommodate employees for several local businesses, and

WHEREAS, Adirondack Experience has identified and begun collaborating with a wide variety of possible partners in order to quantify workforce housing needs, identify possible solutions, and develop a working model that may accommodate 30 plus dormitory style housing units in a multi-family structure, and

WHEREAS the creation of a regional work force housing facility is supported by the recommendations of the Raquette River Corridor Blueway Trail Plan an LWRP component plan and is identified as a priority recommendation in the Forward Together -Economic Recovery and Resiliency Plan prepared by the region’s Economic Development Organization: Lake Champlain/Lake George Regional Planning Board, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County is now seeking LWRP funding through the 2022 CFA process to advance the pre-development and design of a regional workforce housing facility that will provide numerous economic benefits to the local and regional community, and

WHEREAS, the grant application process recommends that the governing body of the applicant authorize submission of the application and related actions, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, Hamilton hereby authorizes and directs the Supervisor to apply to DOS through the 2022 CFA process and to act in connection with the submission of the application, including execution of all required certifications and forms and to provide such additional information as may be required.

SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH NYSEG FOR USE OF EXISTING

TOWER AT BLUE MOUNTAIN IN TOWN OF INDIAN LAKE

WHEREAS, in the Town of Indian Lake at Blue Mountain on lands leased by New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG) exists a communications tower, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County wishes to utilize such communications tower to enhance existing emergency management communications, and

WHEREAS NYSEG is willing to enter into a 25-year sublease agreement allowing Hamilton County to utilize such tower as to enhance its emergency management communications, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton authorizes the Chairman, with the approval of the County Attorney, to enter into a sublease agreement with NYSEG for use of the existing tower at Blue Mountain in the Town of Indian Lake so as to enhance emergency management communications within Hamilton County.

SETTING RATE FOR TRAVEL ALLOWANCE

RESOLVED, that Hamilton County will, effective July 1, 2022, compensate auto mileage incurred by employees on behalf of the County at the rate of $.625 per mile and the County Treasurer be so authorized.

APPROVAL TO FUND AND PAY INVOICES RECEIVED

WHEREAS three invoices have been received from Tyler Technologies for the new financial/personnel software being implemented, and

WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 288-21 dated November 10, 2021 the Board created the ARP Act accounts to cover the expenses of this implementation, be it

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to fund Account No. A1325.0412 – ARP Act Financial Software in the amount of $3,185 to be offset by funding Revenue Account No. A4089.0200 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $3,185, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay Tyler Technologies $3,185 for Invoice No. 025-379177 ($260), Invoice No. 025-382229 ($2,535) and Invoice No. 025-385443 ($390) from Account No. A1325.0412 ARP Act, Financial Software.

TERMINATE FINANCIAL SERVICES INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, through a mutual understanding between the Town of Morehouse and the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office, it has been agreed that terminating the 2022 Town of Morehouse Financial Services Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Morehouse and the County Treasurer’s Office is in the best interest of both parties, and

WHEREAS, the Morehouse Town Board have approved Resolutions to move in this direction, and

WHEREAS, both parties agree to waive the 90-day written notice of termination (Section E of agreement) due to the fact that a June 30, 2022 end day is most effective for a smooth transition being it is the end of the quarter and half year mark, be it

RESOLVED, that the Intermunicipal Agreement between Town of Morehouse and Hamilton County created by Resolution No. 303-21, dated December 2, 2021 be terminated as of June 30, 2022, and be it further

RESOLVED, that an invoice for the end of the second quarter services has been submitted and will be the final payment due the County from the Town of Morehouse for services to June 30, 2022.

AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR IT SERVICES

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has contracted with My Techs Global, Inc. for IT managed services for maintenance and security, and

WHEREAS, My Techs has completed a county-wide Email Upgrade to Microsoft 365, and

WHEREAS My Techs continues to work on multiple projects in different departments, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $12,000 from Account No. A1990.0401 Contingent to Account No. A1040.0410 Computer Maintenance for IT services.

PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH INSTITUTE (PCORI) FEE

WHEREAS the Affordable Care Act imposes a fee on HRA plan sponsors to help fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), and

WHEREAS the PCORI Fee, required to be reported only once a year on the second quarter FORM 720 and paid by July 31, is based on the average number of lives covered under the plan for the twelve months of the previous plan year, and

WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors has the authority to authorize said payments on an annual basis upon completion of Tax Form 720 by the County Treasurer, and

WHEREAS the applicable dollar amount is $2.79 per covered life on an annual basis, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has determined the average number of covered lives for the Hamilton County 2021 plan year is 44, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors do hereby authorize payment of $122.76 made payable to the United States Treasury, Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Ogden, UT 84201-0009, out of Account No. A9060.0801, for the required 2021 PCORI Fee and the County Treasurer be so authorized, and the Personnel Officer be so advised.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION

WHEREAS Hamilton County Public Health is required to provide 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 transportation is required for a child from Lake Pleasant Central School to Arietta, NY, from July 5, 2022 through August 12, 2022, and

WHEREAS, the family will provide transportation to school, and

WHEREAS, the Wells Central School District has a bus and a driver available, and is able to fill this transportation need at a rate of $22.20 per hour, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is authorized to sign a contract with Wells Central School District to transport the preschool child from Lake Pleasant Central School to their home as recommended by the CPSE committee, and that the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.

WHEREAS round trip transportation is required for a child to participate in services at Lake Pleasant Central School from July 5, 2022 through August 12, 2022, and

WHEREAS, the child is located in Wells, NY, and

WHEREAS, the Wells Central School District has a bus and a driver available, and is able to fill this transportation need at a rate of $22.20 per hour, be it

FUND COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DETECTION EFFORTS

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health through Health Research, Inc. (HRI) has been awarded a grant from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and has contracted with Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and School ELC COVID-19 Enhanced Detection Response, and

WHEREAS Resolution No. 247-21 created the Appropriation Account No. A4189.4105 Supplies & Miscellaneous, and

WHEREAS the budget for the 2021-2022 HRI School ELC Grant included funding for each school district to purchase health screening equipment and supplies, and

WHEREAS the funding will be split between the four school districts in Hamilton County, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be so authorized to write four checks, each in the amount of $5,560, and issue one to each of the four following school districts: Indian Lake Central School District, Long Lake Central School District, Lake Pleasant Central School District, Wells Central School District.

RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN

WHEREAS the County of Hamilton is in receipt of the Resource Allocation Plan for the County’s Youth Board funding provided by the Office of Children and Family Services for 2022, and

WHEREAS the plan identifies the program and project applications as part of the required components of the County’s Comprehensive Youth Service Plan as approved by the Office of Children and Family Services, and

WHEREAS this plan will qualify the County for State reimbursement in the amount of $2,677 for the program year, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2022 Resource Allocation Plan and authorizes the Chairman to sign, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Special Delinquency Revenue Account No. A3820.0000 be increased from $2,000 by $677 to $2,677 and its corresponding expense Account No. A7310.0401 be increased from $2,500 by $177 to $2,677 and the County Treasurer be so authorized.

AGREEMENT BETWEEN HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES AND THE COORDINATED CARE SERVICES, INC

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Community Services (HCCS) currently has an opening for a clinical social worker that has been open since the summer of 2021, and

WHEREAS the Director of Community Services is retiring on August 26th of this year and his position needs to be filled in a timely manner, and

WHEREAS the Coordinated Care Services Inc. (CCSI) located in Rochester NY is a qualified provider of support services to behavioral health programs including human resources development, and

WHEREAS, CCSI has provided a proposal to assist in the recruitment of a clinical social worker and the Director of Community Services at a cost equal to twenty-three percent of the annualized cost of these positions, and

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Community Services has funding to cover the projected costs through the use of unused funds currently in its budget for staffing, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the Chairman to sign an agreement with CCSI to assist in recruiting the two positions.

PURCHASE TWO SPEED SIGNS FOR 2022

WHEREAS the DPW owns two (2) All Traffic Solutions (ATS) Speed Alert Message trailers that are used for speed study’s, warnings, traffic counts and other speed related uses on county routes, and

WHEREAS the current trailers aren’t enough to meet demand and the DPW Superintendent recommends the purchase of two (2) more speed alert trailers, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent received a written quote for two additional trailers at a delivered cost of $20,462.44 under GSA Contract GS-07F-6092R, and

WHEREAS ATS is the sole source for these trailers, be it

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to order two (2) All Traffic Solutions Speed Alert 18 Radar Message Sign Trailers for the DPW as mentioned here on for a total of $20,462.44 delivered from All Traffic Solutions, 14201 Sullyfield Circle, Ste 300, Chantilly, VA 201151 and the County Treasurer, Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

WHEREAS the budget appropriation amount for Account No. A8320.401 Water System for 2022 was set and duly adopted for $6,000.00, and

WHEREAS the water system had problems and the pumps needed to be pulled out and repaired, and

WHEREAS the 2022 appropriation is now over expended by $3,629.97, and

WHEREAS the County receives 67% reimbursement of yearly expenditures for the water system through the NYSDOT snow & ice contract, be it

RESOLVED, the County Board of Supervisors authorize that $5,000 be transferred from Unappropriated County General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. A8320.401 Water System and that hereby the County Treasurer be so authorized, and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

FUNDS TO OXBOW LAKE OUTLET CULVERT PROJECT

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 132-21 Awarded D. H. Smith Co., Inc. the contract for the construction of the Oxbow Culvert project in the amount of $466,342.43, and

WHEREAS Account No. D5112.2022 Oxbow Outlet Culvert project was only funded for construction and not engineering, and

WHEREAS Greenman –Pedersen, Inc. consulting firm for Hamilton County on this Bridge NY project fees to date are $69,308.78, and

WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent recommends the consulting services be included in this account, be it

RESOLVED, the County Board of Supervisors authorize that $69,308.78 be transferred from Unappropriated County Road Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. D5112.2022 Oxbow Outlet Culvert project and that hereby the County Treasurer be so authorized, and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

PAYMENT TO D. H. SMITH CO, INC. FOR OXBOW CULVERT PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Oxbow Culvert Project is substantially complete, and

WHEREAS, the second payment application and certification has been approved by Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for this project in the amount of $224,864.09, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make a check payable to D. H. Smith, Inc., PO Box 293, Clayville, NY 13322 in the amount of $224,864.09 for the second payment, and the funds be taken out of Account D5112.2022 Oxbow Culvert Project and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

PURCHASE SECURITY SYSTEM COURTHOUSE AND JAIL

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee to discuss installing a security system for the courthouse and county jail complexes and

WHEREAS the DPW Superintendent received a written quote for the full purchase and installation from LINSTAR, Inc. under New York State Contract No. PT68825 in the amount of $36,903.75 which includes a one-year maintenance agreement, and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Services Department has grant funding for this project in the amount $26,781 and the Superintendent recommends the security system be purchased and installed, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends to transfer the remaining funds necessary to complete the said security system, be it

RESOLVED, the DPW Superintendent is authorized to move forward with the purchase and installation of the security system for the County Courthouse and Jail at a cost of $36,903.75 from LINSTAR, Inc., 430 Lawrence bell Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221, be it further

RESOLVED, the County Board of Supervisors authorize that $10,122.75 be transferred from Unappropriated County General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. A1620.0413 IL & LP Building Projects and that hereby the County Treasurer be so authorized, and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

DATED: JULY 7, 2022

WHEREAS, the 2022 Emergency Management budget did not anticipate the cost of the Emergency Services Director having a vehicle, and

WHEREAS there is a shortage of funds in Emergency Management Account No. A3640.0402 Travel/Office Expense, therefore, be it

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

FROM: A1990.0401 Contingent $5,000.00

TO: A3640.0402 Travel/Office Expense $5,000.00

SETTING EQUALIZATION RATES

RESOLVED, that the assessment rolls with proposed rates as set up by the Equalization Committee be adopted for the year 2022 as follows:

Arietta – 90, Benson – 80, Hope – 80, Indian Lake – 90, Inlet – 100, Lake Pleasant – 90, Long Lake – 90, Morehouse – 90, Wells – 80.

COURT CLEANING CONTRACT

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received the Annual Renewal Letter and Budget for the Court Cleaning Contract #C-300407 authorized by Resolution No. 301-18 adopted October 4, 2018, and

WHEREAS, said Renewal Letter covers State Fiscal Year 2022-2023 with a budget of $150,033, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Letter of Renewal and Budget is hereby approved for State Fiscal Year 2022-2023, and the Chairman is authorized to sign the necessary documents and the County Treasurer be so notified.

RESOLUTION TO FUND COUNTY RCORP GRANT

WHEREAS Hamilton County Community Services (HCCS) participates in the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) grant with Citizens Advocates, Inc., and the Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center (HM AHEC) who is the recipient of the grant, and

WHEREAS Citizens Advocates, Inc. receives funding from the grant from the HM AHEC as they hold the certification for substance use disorder treatment services provided by HCCS, and

WHEREAS an agreement has been authorized by Hamilton County and Citizens Advocates that will allow Citizens Advocates, Inc. to pass through funding from the grant over the next three years from the HM AHEC to HCCS to provide local services, trainings and support identified in the RCORP grant, and

WHEREAS the amount for 2022 is $3,333, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the County Treasurer to fund Revenue Account No. A2280.0300 CS RCORP Grant in the amount of $3,333 to be totally offset by funding Expenditure Account No. A4310.0413 CS RCORP Grant in the amount of $3.333 as to allow utilization of this funding by Hamilton County Community Services.

AID TO PROSECUTION GRANT

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has an annual State Aid Agreement with NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, and

WHEREAS, said agreement needs to be renewed, and

WHEREAS the agreement is proposed for $30,200, the contract period will be for 12 months, be it

RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign Aid To Prosecution Grant Project ID No. AP21-1020-D00, Contract No. T445250 for the period of April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022 in the amount of $30,200 on behalf of the County of Hamilton and the County Treasurer be so advised.

EARLY VOTING EXPANSION GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Elections has been awarded the Early Voting Expansion Grant BOE01-T004421-1110000 for an amount up to $15,366.52, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Elections was previously awarded this grant however acceptance was not completed before expiration and the extension has been granted, and

WHEREAS, this grant provides reimbursements for actual costs associated with previous early voting expenses, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman is hereby authorized to sign NYS Board of Elections Grant Contract No. BOE01-T004421-1110000.

WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT

WHEREAS, portions of Hamilton County are located in the Upper Hudson River Watershed, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is a member of the Upper Hudson River Watershed Coalition, and

WHEREAS the Upper Hudson River Watershed Revitalization Plan identifies erosion and aquatic organism passage as priority water quality issues in the watershed and identifies culverts in Hamilton County for repair or replacement, and

WHEREAS the Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Bord and the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District are applying for a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program grant for culvert replacement and implementation projects throughout Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS the Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board will author and administer this grant and the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District will provide project management and oversight to ensure the grant is completed, and

WHEREAS the grant designates eligible applicants as a village, town, city, or county, be it

RESOLVED, that Hamilton County is designated as the applicant of the Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board’s and Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program grant for culvert replacement and implementation projects.

PROJECT FOR DAMAGE REPAIR FROM HALLOWEEN STORM OF 2019

WHEREAS Resolution No. 335-19 authorized appropriations for repairs of damage from the Halloween Storm of 2019, and

WHEREAS all the repairs have been completed except for the Fayle Road Bridge project, which is currently in construction, and

WHEREAS the DPW Superintendent recommends the transfer of $1,200,000 from the County Road Fund balance to fund this bridge project, be it

RESOLVED, that $1,200,000 be transferred from the Unappropriated County Road Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Capital Account No. H7.8760.401 Halloween Storm 2019 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.

ADOPTION OF REVISED FLEET MANAGEMENT POLICY

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Fleet Management Policy was duly adopted by Resolution No. 162-10 on June 3, 2010, and

WHEREAS, the Fleet Management Policy was revised by Resolution on March 6, 2014 and April 7, 2017, and

WHEREAS, the Fleet Management Policy needs annual review and needs revisions periodically, be it

RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Fleet Management Policy Revision is hereby adopted as recommended by the County Fleet Coordinator and is on file in the Clerk of the Board’s Office.

AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF DPW EMPLOYEES – BUILDINGS

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee and Internal Management Committee to recommend the promotion of the following employees: Christopher Gallagher – Custodian to Sr. Custodian, Andrew Wilt – Laborer to Custodian and

WHEREAS these employees have both passed their respective Civil Service Examinations and were in the top 3 scores, and

WHEREAS, they have both completed the Civil Service job scope information application and the Personnel Office has approved that both meet the requirements of Sr. Custodian and Custodian descriptions respectively, and

WHEREAS the DPW Superintendent recommends these promotion, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the Personnel Officer is authorized to promote the above-mentioned employees as stated hereon at their current Step effective July 10, 2022 and the DPW Superintendent, County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

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