Supervisors Jan 7 2020
Farber retains chairmanship
By PETE KLEIN
LAKE PLEASANT—The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors held its Organization Meeting on January 7, 2020 and began with its First Order of Business – Selection of Temporary Chairman.
Inlet Supervisor John Frey was selected as Temporary Chairman. Frey called for nominations for a Permanent Chairman and as it has been in the past, William Farber of Morehouse was appointed Chairman and Brian Wells Indian Lake was Deputy Chairman.
Farber has continuously held the position of chairman since 1998, and before that from 1994 and 1995. Farber has been supervisor of the Town of Morehouse for 31 years.
The board then went on to pass the following resolutions.
RULES OF ORDER
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors pursuant to Section 153 subdivision 8 of the County Law is required to adopt the Rules of its Proceedings,
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby adopt the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors of Hamilton County 2020-2021, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the aforesaid rules shall be applicable to the proceedings of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors for the years 2020 and 2021.”
INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAMILTON
“WHEREAS, the Investment Policy for the County of Hamilton is to be renewed on an annual basis, and
“WHEREAS, the County Treasurer recommends the banks where monies are deposited and the maximum amount as follows: NBT: $15,000,000; Community Bank: $10,000,000; Key Bank: $5,000,000; JP Morgan: $10,000,000; Bank of America: $5,000,000; Chemung Canal Trust Company: $3,000,000.
“Be it RESOLVED that the above listed amendments be adopted, and the County Treasurer be so advised.
NAME CLERK OF THE BOARD DATED
“BE IT RESOLVED that Laura A. Abrams be and hereby is named Clerk of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors for a term of two years commencing January 1, 2020, ending December 31, 2021 and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.”
APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY ATTORNEY
“WHEREAS, Section 500 of Article 11 of the County Law of the State of New York provides that the Board of Supervisors of each County shall appoint a County Attorney, be it hereby
“RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton, State of New York, hereby appoints Attorney Charles R. Getty, Jr. of the Town of Lake Pleasant, County of Hamilton, as County Attorney of the County of Hamilton, as provided by Section 500, Subdivision 1 of the County Law for a term of office commencing January 1, 2020 ending December 31, 2021, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the salary of the County Attorney be paid from County Attorney Account No. A1420.101 Personal Services $79,680.00 per annum in bi-weekly installments and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.”
APPOINTMENT OF BUDGET OFFICER
“BE IT RESOLVED that William G. Farber is hereby appointed Budget Officer for a term January 1, 2020 ending December 31, 2020.”
APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY HISTORIAN DATED
“WHEREAS, the Education Law, Section 148, of the State of New York provides that the Board of Supervisors of each County shall appoint a County Historian, be it hereby
“RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton, State of New York, hereby appoints Eliza J. Darling of Benson, NY as County Historian for a term of two years commencing January 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2021, at an annual salary of $11,192 paid from Account No. A7510.101 in bi-weekly installments and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.”
APPOINTMENT OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES DIRECTOR
“BE IT RESOLVED that Herbert W. Schmid is hereby appointed Weights & Measurers Director for a term January 1, 2020 ending December 31, 2021 at annual salary of $15,617 paid from Account No. A6610.101 and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.”
APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, FIRE COORDINATOR AND EMS COORDINATOR
“BE IT RESOLVED that Gordon L. Purdy, II is hereby appointed Director of Emergency Services for a term of January 1, 2020 ending December 31, 2020 at an hourly rate of $25.543 paid from Account No. A3640.101, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that Jay Griffin is hereby appointed Fire Coordinator for the term of January 1, 2020 ending December 31, 2020 at an annual salary of $8,134.00 from Account No. A3640.103, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that Avis Warner is hereby appointed EMS Coordinator for the term of January 1, 2020 ending December 31, 2020 and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.”
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT BOARD
“WHEREAS, the terms for the Supervisor Representative & Alternate and Sportsman Representative & Alternate expired December 31, 2019, be it
“RESOLVED, that the following appointments be affirmed and made to NYS Fish & Wildlife Management Board Region 5:
“January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 - Kim Mitchell, Landowner Rep.
“January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 - Richard Clawson, Landowner Rep. Alternate
“January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021 - John Stortecky, Supervisor Rep.
“January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021 - Clay Arsenault, Supervisor Rep. Alternate
“January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021 - Lawrence P. Foy, Sportsman Rep.
“January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021 - Clay Earley, Sportsman Rep. Alternate.”
AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE FIVE BOAT PATROLMEN
“WHEREAS, the Sheriff has reported to this Board there is a need for five boat patrolmen to patrol lakes in Hamilton County during the 2020 Summer Season (June through September), therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that the Sheriff be authorized to hire five boat patrolmen for the 2020 Summer Season beginning June 19th with any advance required training authorized, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to prepare proper contracts to submit to the State of New York to meet the requirements of the State of reimbursement.”
SETTING RATE FOR TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
“RESOLVED, that Hamilton County will, effective January 1, 2020, compensate auto mileage incurred by employees on behalf of the County at the rate of $.575 per mile and the County Treasurer be so authorized.”
2020 COUNTY INSURANCE PACKAGE
“WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors awarded the County Insurance Package to Rose & Kiernan, Inc. with NYMIR Insurance as the carrier effective January 1, 2020, and
“WHEREAS, the current premiums and the Cyber Security Policy are due and payable at this time, be it
“RESOLVED, that payment due in the amount of $157,109.35 for the period January 1, 2020 – January 1, 2020 be hereby approved, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized to make payment at this time by issuing a check to Rose & Kiernan, Inc., in the amount of $157,109.35 for Invoice No. 151239 and 151240 from the several accounts for insurance.”
2020 WORKERS COMPENSATION
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors awarded the County Workers Compensation package to PERMA for 2020, and
“WHEREAS, the County is in receipt of the annual premium for 2020 from PERMA for Workers Compensation in the amount of $142,542.00, and
“WHEREAS, the County is only eligible for this premium if said premium is paid in full by January 15, 2020, be it
“RESOLVED, that the premium be paid in the amount of $142,542.00 from the 2020 Budget charging the several accounts so noted for Employee Benefits Workers Compensation and the County Treasurer be so authorized.
ADIRONDACK PARK LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW BOARD – 2020
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board for the 2020 appropriation in the amount of $3,000, charging Account No. A6326.403, and is hereby approved for payment and the County Treasurer be so advised.”
AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has appropriated the sum of $47,589 for the support and maintenance of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Hamilton County,
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Subdivision 8 of Section 224 of the County Law, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to enter into a memorandum agreement with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Hamilton County for the fiscal year of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 in the amount of $47,589 and be it further
“RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize payment of $47,589 to the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Hamilton County in one payment, on or about February 6, 2020 and said amount shall be paid from Account No. A8750.401, and the Hamilton County Treasurer be so advised.”
HAMILTON COUNTY FEDERATION OF SPORTSMEN’S CLUBS, INC.
“WHEREAS, this Board desires to enter into a contract with the Hamilton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Inc., for the year 2020, and
“WHEREAS, the “Federation” has an established program, for promotion and education with respect to wildlife and environmental conservation, and
“WHEREAS, the “Federation” through the relationships they have established with the local Fish & Game or Rod & Gun Clubs has an ability to provide a needed service to the County, and
“WHEREAS, such service is anticipated to be promotion and education surrounding wildlife, fishing, and environmental conservation, and
“WHEREAS, there are opportunities to provide these services through existing camps, kids fishing derbies, etc.
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Attorney be authorized to prepare a contract to pay $1,500 to the Hamilton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Inc., giving them authority to carry on a program including conservation education, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the Chairman be authorized to execute such contract and that $1,500 be paid on or about March 5, 2020 from Fish and Game Account No. A8720.402 Federal Fish and Game, and that the Fish & Game Account No. A8720.402 be charged for any and all other expenses authorized herein, and be it also
“RESOLVED, that Hamilton County would provide funding for up to 8 local Hamilton County Fish & Game or Rod & Gun Clubs at up to $500 per club for promotional or educational programs as above defined approved by the Committee of the Hamilton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Inc. and also be covered by this contract, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that upon completion of the Federation’s Coyote Contest they will be reimbursed up to $500 as part of said contract, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that all expenses under Fish and Game Account No. A8720.402 Fish & Game will be reimbursements to the Federation for expenses already paid under the $500 per club formula and $500 for said Coyote Contest, and the County Treasurer be so authorized.”
CONTRACT WITH CHARLES TAYLOR FOR IT SERVICES
“WHEREAS, Mr. Charles Taylor’s contract for IT Services ended December 31, 2019, be it
“RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Mr. Charles Taylor for a term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 for IT Services with the same terms as the prior contract.”
VETERANS SERVICES CONTRACT
“BE IT RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign a contract with Fulton County, within the meaning of Section 800 of County Law, to provide assistance to members of the armed forces and veterans and their dependents in Hamilton County in obtaining any benefits and awards to which they may be entitled under any Federal, State or local legislation, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that said contract shall be effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that Hamilton County shall pay to Fulton County the sum of $16,500 per annum in quarterly installments on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, 2020, plus expenses incurred by the Director for travel, postage, telephone, office supplies, printing, flags and markers, miscellaneous, conferences, schools and seminars not to exceed $900.”
HAMILTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL, INC.
“WHEREAS, Hamilton County EMS has re-organized, placing significant emphasis on training ambulance personnel, and
“WHEREAS, the EMS Coordinator and the Deputy EMS Coordinator will provide written report and financials to the Board of Supervisors regarding the need to contract with Hamilton County EMS for training, now, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes an agreement with Hamilton County EMS to provide training for 2020 in the amount of $5,000, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a check to the Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc. in the amount of $5,000, from Account No. A3640.0403 EMS Training.”
COUNTY FIRE ADVISORY BOARD
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Fire Coordinator, has requested the appointment of a County Fire Advisory Board, and
“WHEREAS, County Law Section 225-a provides the authority for the County Board of Supervisors to make such appointments, and
“WHEREAS, the Fire Coordinator has worked through the Fire Chiefs from the various Fire Departments within Hamilton County to develop a list of representatives, as well as alternates in some instances, and
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors also has the authority to appoint a representative from those towns which are not serviced by a Department, now, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that the following appointments be made for the term of January 1, 2020- December 31, 2020:
Benson - James Lewek; Blue Mountain Lake - Chief Greg George, Asst Chief Charles Bruso; Hope = Chief Peter Robinson, Asst Chief Eric Robinson; Indian Lake - T.B.D.; Inlet - Chief Dennis Hudson; Lake Pleasant - Chief Bill Wharton, Asst Chief Chris Hayes; Long Lake - Chief Anthony Clark, 1st Asst Chief John Walker; Morehouse - Chief James Luck, Brian Taylor; Piseco - Robert Kruggel; Raquette Lake - Chief Mark Bird; Speculator - Chief Matt O’Brien, Asst Chief Robert Peck; Wells - Chief Vince Lauria, Timothy O’Neill and be it also
“RESOLVED, that a certified copy be forwarded to each Board member hereby appointed along with a copy to Don Purdy and Jay Griffin.”
LAKE CHAMPLAIN-LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD
“WHEREAS, the by-laws of the Lake Champlain – Lake George Regional Planning Board state that each member-county shall appoint six directors to the Board with the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Financial Officer and the Highway Superintendent of each member county being Ex-Officio members and three additional directors shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors of each member county, and
“WHEREAS, the tenure of Ex-Officio Officers shall be consistent with their terms of office and the additional three (3) members shall be appointed to terms of three (3) years and staggered so that one director term shall expire each year, be it
“RESOLVED, that the following appointments be made to the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board: Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, County Treasurer, Highway Superintendent, Steve Tomlinson – Term of January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020; Christy Wilt – Term January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021; Clay Arsenault – Term of January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2022.”
CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH ESSEX COUNTY IDA
“WHEREAS, the Essex County Industrial Development Agency has agreed to continue to assist Hamilton County, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that the County of Hamilton enter into a one-year contract extension with the Essex County Industrial Development Agency to provide economic development assistance, support, grant writing assistance, and advice, for the period of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, not to exceed $10,000, and be it further RESOLVED, the Chairman is authorized to sign said contract.”
HAMILTON COUNTY TRAILS IN TO PROSPERITY
“WHEREAS, Resolution No. 172-19 adopted May 28, 2019 authorized the application for the NYS DEC 2019 Smart Growth Program, and
“WHEREAS, Hamilton County has been awarded the Adirondack/Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity in the amount of $66,500, with a term of November 1, 2019-October 31, 2022, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create Account No. A6326.0412 Trails into Prosperity in the amount of $66,500 to be totally offset by creating and funding Revenue Account No. A3789.0300 Trails into Prosperity in the amount of $66,500.”
NANCY BERKOWITZ, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
“WHEREAS, Hamilton County has been awarded the Adirondack/Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity in the amount of $66,500, with a term of November 1, 2019-October 31, 2022, and
“WHEREAS, Nancy Berkowitz, Community Development Consultant is uniquely qualified to provide administration of such contracted grant work program including activities such as the preparation of progress reports and payment requests as required by the funding agency and remuneration for administrative services under this contract is within the Hamilton County Procurement Policy for contract services, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that upon approval by the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Nancy Berkowitz PO Box 104, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812, for the contract administration of the Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails in to Prosperity for an amount not to exceed
$8,500.
FIELD SITE TRAIL ASSESSMENTS AND PRIORITIZATION
“WHEREAS, Hamilton County has been awarded the Adirondack/Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity in the amount of $66,500, with a term of November 1, 2019-October 31, 2022, and
“WHEREAS, Wilderness Property Management has the ability to provide field site trail assessments and prioritization, and
“WHEREAS, this is a professional service under the Hamilton County Procurement Policy,
“WHEREAS, Wilderness Property Management can provide these services for an amount not to exceed $48,000, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that upon approval by the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Wilderness Property Management for field site trail assessments and prioritization services for the Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails in to Prosperity for an amount not to exceed
$48,000 and a term of November 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021.”
Seconded by
TRAIL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
“WHEREAS, Hamilton County has been awarded the Adirondack/Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity in the amount of $66,500, with a term of November 1, 2019-October 31, 2022, and
“WHEREAS, Wilderness Property Management has the ability to provide the planning services to implement the Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity Grant by providing reports and crafting a trail management plan and providing work plans, and
“WHEREAS, this is a Professional Service under the Hamilton County Procurement Policy,
“WHEREAS, Wilderness Property Management can provide these services for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that upon approval by the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Wilderness Property Management for Trail Planning Services for the Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails in to Prosperity for an amount not to exceed $10,000 and a term of November 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021.”
ONE WORKSOURCE
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, working with the local WIOA, and the North Country Regional Workforce Investment Council (One WorkSource), have worked out the details of a lease for the One WorkSource space, and
“WHEREAS, the lease will cover the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020,
“WHEREAS, the monthly rent to be paid by said tenant will be $475 per month (to cover the use of the lease space together with the cost of heat, electricity, telephone, internet and insurance), therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into, and sign said lease on behalf of Hamilton County, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that certified copies be forwarded to Roberta Bly.”
RAISE THE AGE SERVICES
“WHEREAS, in 2018 NYS approved legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 18 years of age; New York State was previously one of only two states that automatically prosecuted 16 and 17-year-olds as adults, and
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Department of Social Services, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Hamilton County Probation Department have applied for funding for prevention of placement of these Raise the Age Youth, and
“WHEREAS, Community Services has developed a Hamilton County School and Community Prevention Initiative that offers Hamilton County Schools Clinical Social Worker and Resource Officer services, and
“WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has been approved to use Raise the Age Funding for this program, be it
“RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, Hamilton County Community Services is hereby authorized to contract with the Hamilton County Department of Social Services for the Hamilton County School and Community Prevention Initiative for an amount not to exceed
$80,000 annually effective January 1, 2020-December 31, 2020, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, Hamilton County Community Services is hereby authorized to contract with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for the services of a Resource Officer, for an amount not to exceed $85,000 annually effective January 1, 2020-December 31, 2020.”
NON- SECURE DETENTION SERVICES
“WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton, on occasion is required to place juveniles in a non- secured detention facility, and
“WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth operates two (2) non-secured detention facilities for juveniles placed with the Department of Social Services, and
“WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth requires an agreement in order to place juveniles in their facility,
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into an unreserved usage agreement with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth for the purpose of placing appropriate juveniles with a per diem rate for an unreserved bed of $475 and will be effective from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.”
PREVENTION EDUCATOR
“WHEREAS, Georgia Burkhardt is a Prevention Educator for Hamilton County Community Services, and
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Community Services (HCCS) Prevention Program has been actively involved in supporting the Four Rivers Alliance Coalition and other prevention initiatives in the County, and
“WHEREAS, Hamilton County Four Rivers Alliance is offering to cover all costs for Georgia Burkhardt to attend the annual SAMHSA sponsored CADCA Leadership Forum scheduled for February 3-6, 2020 at the Gaylord National, National Harbor, Maryland, and
“WHEREAS, there is no cost to the County and Georgia Burkhardt will receive continuing education credits towards her Prevention Certification through participating in this conference, be it
“RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors authorizes Georgia Burkhardt to attend this Conference as a work event, and the County Treasurer be so advised.”
COUNTY ROADS AS DESIGNATED FOR SNOWMOBILE USE
“RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes any town within the county to designate any County Road or part thereof for snowmobile usage for the year 2020, be it further
“RESOLVED, if a town chooses to designate a County Road or any part thereof within that particular towns boundary the town shall follow all rules and regulations of designating a road for snowmobile use per the guidelines set forth in New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservations Snowmobile Unit and also be subject to provide Hamilton County with an insurance certificate covering said use in favor of the County as an additional insured.”
Farber retains chairmanship
By PETE KLEIN
LAKE PLEASANT—The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors held its Organization Meeting on January 7, 2020 and began with its First Order of Business – Selection of Temporary Chairman.
Inlet Supervisor John Frey was selected as Temporary Chairman. Frey called for nominations for a Permanent Chairman and as it has been in the past, William Farber of Morehouse was appointed Chairman and Brian Wells Indian Lake was Deputy Chairman.
Farber has continuously held the position of chairman since 1998, and before that from 1994 and 1995. Farber has been supervisor of the Town of Morehouse for 31 years.
The board then went on to pass the following resolutions.
RULES OF ORDER
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors pursuant to Section 153 subdivision 8 of the County Law is required to adopt the Rules of its Proceedings,
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby adopt the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors of Hamilton County 2020-2021, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the aforesaid rules shall be applicable to the proceedings of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors for the years 2020 and 2021.”
INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAMILTON
“WHEREAS, the Investment Policy for the County of Hamilton is to be renewed on an annual basis, and
“WHEREAS, the County Treasurer recommends the banks where monies are deposited and the maximum amount as follows: NBT: $15,000,000; Community Bank: $10,000,000; Key Bank: $5,000,000; JP Morgan: $10,000,000; Bank of America: $5,000,000; Chemung Canal Trust Company: $3,000,000.
“Be it RESOLVED that the above listed amendments be adopted, and the County Treasurer be so advised.
NAME CLERK OF THE BOARD DATED
“BE IT RESOLVED that Laura A. Abrams be and hereby is named Clerk of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors for a term of two years commencing January 1, 2020, ending December 31, 2021 and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.”
APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY ATTORNEY
“WHEREAS, Section 500 of Article 11 of the County Law of the State of New York provides that the Board of Supervisors of each County shall appoint a County Attorney, be it hereby
“RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton, State of New York, hereby appoints Attorney Charles R. Getty, Jr. of the Town of Lake Pleasant, County of Hamilton, as County Attorney of the County of Hamilton, as provided by Section 500, Subdivision 1 of the County Law for a term of office commencing January 1, 2020 ending December 31, 2021, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the salary of the County Attorney be paid from County Attorney Account No. A1420.101 Personal Services $79,680.00 per annum in bi-weekly installments and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.”
APPOINTMENT OF BUDGET OFFICER
“BE IT RESOLVED that William G. Farber is hereby appointed Budget Officer for a term January 1, 2020 ending December 31, 2020.”
APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY HISTORIAN DATED
“WHEREAS, the Education Law, Section 148, of the State of New York provides that the Board of Supervisors of each County shall appoint a County Historian, be it hereby
“RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton, State of New York, hereby appoints Eliza J. Darling of Benson, NY as County Historian for a term of two years commencing January 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2021, at an annual salary of $11,192 paid from Account No. A7510.101 in bi-weekly installments and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.”
APPOINTMENT OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES DIRECTOR
“BE IT RESOLVED that Herbert W. Schmid is hereby appointed Weights & Measurers Director for a term January 1, 2020 ending December 31, 2021 at annual salary of $15,617 paid from Account No. A6610.101 and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.”
APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, FIRE COORDINATOR AND EMS COORDINATOR
“BE IT RESOLVED that Gordon L. Purdy, II is hereby appointed Director of Emergency Services for a term of January 1, 2020 ending December 31, 2020 at an hourly rate of $25.543 paid from Account No. A3640.101, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that Jay Griffin is hereby appointed Fire Coordinator for the term of January 1, 2020 ending December 31, 2020 at an annual salary of $8,134.00 from Account No. A3640.103, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that Avis Warner is hereby appointed EMS Coordinator for the term of January 1, 2020 ending December 31, 2020 and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.”
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT BOARD
“WHEREAS, the terms for the Supervisor Representative & Alternate and Sportsman Representative & Alternate expired December 31, 2019, be it
“RESOLVED, that the following appointments be affirmed and made to NYS Fish & Wildlife Management Board Region 5:
“January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 - Kim Mitchell, Landowner Rep.
“January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020 - Richard Clawson, Landowner Rep. Alternate
“January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021 - John Stortecky, Supervisor Rep.
“January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021 - Clay Arsenault, Supervisor Rep. Alternate
“January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021 - Lawrence P. Foy, Sportsman Rep.
“January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021 - Clay Earley, Sportsman Rep. Alternate.”
AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE FIVE BOAT PATROLMEN
“WHEREAS, the Sheriff has reported to this Board there is a need for five boat patrolmen to patrol lakes in Hamilton County during the 2020 Summer Season (June through September), therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that the Sheriff be authorized to hire five boat patrolmen for the 2020 Summer Season beginning June 19th with any advance required training authorized, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to prepare proper contracts to submit to the State of New York to meet the requirements of the State of reimbursement.”
SETTING RATE FOR TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
“RESOLVED, that Hamilton County will, effective January 1, 2020, compensate auto mileage incurred by employees on behalf of the County at the rate of $.575 per mile and the County Treasurer be so authorized.”
2020 COUNTY INSURANCE PACKAGE
“WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors awarded the County Insurance Package to Rose & Kiernan, Inc. with NYMIR Insurance as the carrier effective January 1, 2020, and
“WHEREAS, the current premiums and the Cyber Security Policy are due and payable at this time, be it
“RESOLVED, that payment due in the amount of $157,109.35 for the period January 1, 2020 – January 1, 2020 be hereby approved, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized to make payment at this time by issuing a check to Rose & Kiernan, Inc., in the amount of $157,109.35 for Invoice No. 151239 and 151240 from the several accounts for insurance.”
2020 WORKERS COMPENSATION
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors awarded the County Workers Compensation package to PERMA for 2020, and
“WHEREAS, the County is in receipt of the annual premium for 2020 from PERMA for Workers Compensation in the amount of $142,542.00, and
“WHEREAS, the County is only eligible for this premium if said premium is paid in full by January 15, 2020, be it
“RESOLVED, that the premium be paid in the amount of $142,542.00 from the 2020 Budget charging the several accounts so noted for Employee Benefits Workers Compensation and the County Treasurer be so authorized.
ADIRONDACK PARK LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW BOARD – 2020
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board for the 2020 appropriation in the amount of $3,000, charging Account No. A6326.403, and is hereby approved for payment and the County Treasurer be so advised.”
AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has appropriated the sum of $47,589 for the support and maintenance of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Hamilton County,
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Subdivision 8 of Section 224 of the County Law, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to enter into a memorandum agreement with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Hamilton County for the fiscal year of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 in the amount of $47,589 and be it further
“RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize payment of $47,589 to the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Hamilton County in one payment, on or about February 6, 2020 and said amount shall be paid from Account No. A8750.401, and the Hamilton County Treasurer be so advised.”
HAMILTON COUNTY FEDERATION OF SPORTSMEN’S CLUBS, INC.
“WHEREAS, this Board desires to enter into a contract with the Hamilton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Inc., for the year 2020, and
“WHEREAS, the “Federation” has an established program, for promotion and education with respect to wildlife and environmental conservation, and
“WHEREAS, the “Federation” through the relationships they have established with the local Fish & Game or Rod & Gun Clubs has an ability to provide a needed service to the County, and
“WHEREAS, such service is anticipated to be promotion and education surrounding wildlife, fishing, and environmental conservation, and
“WHEREAS, there are opportunities to provide these services through existing camps, kids fishing derbies, etc.
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Attorney be authorized to prepare a contract to pay $1,500 to the Hamilton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Inc., giving them authority to carry on a program including conservation education, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the Chairman be authorized to execute such contract and that $1,500 be paid on or about March 5, 2020 from Fish and Game Account No. A8720.402 Federal Fish and Game, and that the Fish & Game Account No. A8720.402 be charged for any and all other expenses authorized herein, and be it also
“RESOLVED, that Hamilton County would provide funding for up to 8 local Hamilton County Fish & Game or Rod & Gun Clubs at up to $500 per club for promotional or educational programs as above defined approved by the Committee of the Hamilton County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Inc. and also be covered by this contract, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that upon completion of the Federation’s Coyote Contest they will be reimbursed up to $500 as part of said contract, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that all expenses under Fish and Game Account No. A8720.402 Fish & Game will be reimbursements to the Federation for expenses already paid under the $500 per club formula and $500 for said Coyote Contest, and the County Treasurer be so authorized.”
CONTRACT WITH CHARLES TAYLOR FOR IT SERVICES
“WHEREAS, Mr. Charles Taylor’s contract for IT Services ended December 31, 2019, be it
“RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Mr. Charles Taylor for a term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 for IT Services with the same terms as the prior contract.”
VETERANS SERVICES CONTRACT
“BE IT RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign a contract with Fulton County, within the meaning of Section 800 of County Law, to provide assistance to members of the armed forces and veterans and their dependents in Hamilton County in obtaining any benefits and awards to which they may be entitled under any Federal, State or local legislation, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that said contract shall be effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that Hamilton County shall pay to Fulton County the sum of $16,500 per annum in quarterly installments on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, 2020, plus expenses incurred by the Director for travel, postage, telephone, office supplies, printing, flags and markers, miscellaneous, conferences, schools and seminars not to exceed $900.”
HAMILTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL, INC.
“WHEREAS, Hamilton County EMS has re-organized, placing significant emphasis on training ambulance personnel, and
“WHEREAS, the EMS Coordinator and the Deputy EMS Coordinator will provide written report and financials to the Board of Supervisors regarding the need to contract with Hamilton County EMS for training, now, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes an agreement with Hamilton County EMS to provide training for 2020 in the amount of $5,000, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a check to the Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc. in the amount of $5,000, from Account No. A3640.0403 EMS Training.”
COUNTY FIRE ADVISORY BOARD
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Fire Coordinator, has requested the appointment of a County Fire Advisory Board, and
“WHEREAS, County Law Section 225-a provides the authority for the County Board of Supervisors to make such appointments, and
“WHEREAS, the Fire Coordinator has worked through the Fire Chiefs from the various Fire Departments within Hamilton County to develop a list of representatives, as well as alternates in some instances, and
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors also has the authority to appoint a representative from those towns which are not serviced by a Department, now, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that the following appointments be made for the term of January 1, 2020- December 31, 2020:
Benson - James Lewek; Blue Mountain Lake - Chief Greg George, Asst Chief Charles Bruso; Hope = Chief Peter Robinson, Asst Chief Eric Robinson; Indian Lake - T.B.D.; Inlet - Chief Dennis Hudson; Lake Pleasant - Chief Bill Wharton, Asst Chief Chris Hayes; Long Lake - Chief Anthony Clark, 1st Asst Chief John Walker; Morehouse - Chief James Luck, Brian Taylor; Piseco - Robert Kruggel; Raquette Lake - Chief Mark Bird; Speculator - Chief Matt O’Brien, Asst Chief Robert Peck; Wells - Chief Vince Lauria, Timothy O’Neill and be it also
“RESOLVED, that a certified copy be forwarded to each Board member hereby appointed along with a copy to Don Purdy and Jay Griffin.”
LAKE CHAMPLAIN-LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD
“WHEREAS, the by-laws of the Lake Champlain – Lake George Regional Planning Board state that each member-county shall appoint six directors to the Board with the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Financial Officer and the Highway Superintendent of each member county being Ex-Officio members and three additional directors shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors of each member county, and
“WHEREAS, the tenure of Ex-Officio Officers shall be consistent with their terms of office and the additional three (3) members shall be appointed to terms of three (3) years and staggered so that one director term shall expire each year, be it
“RESOLVED, that the following appointments be made to the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board: Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, County Treasurer, Highway Superintendent, Steve Tomlinson – Term of January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020; Christy Wilt – Term January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021; Clay Arsenault – Term of January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2022.”
CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH ESSEX COUNTY IDA
“WHEREAS, the Essex County Industrial Development Agency has agreed to continue to assist Hamilton County, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that the County of Hamilton enter into a one-year contract extension with the Essex County Industrial Development Agency to provide economic development assistance, support, grant writing assistance, and advice, for the period of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, not to exceed $10,000, and be it further RESOLVED, the Chairman is authorized to sign said contract.”
HAMILTON COUNTY TRAILS IN TO PROSPERITY
“WHEREAS, Resolution No. 172-19 adopted May 28, 2019 authorized the application for the NYS DEC 2019 Smart Growth Program, and
“WHEREAS, Hamilton County has been awarded the Adirondack/Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity in the amount of $66,500, with a term of November 1, 2019-October 31, 2022, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create Account No. A6326.0412 Trails into Prosperity in the amount of $66,500 to be totally offset by creating and funding Revenue Account No. A3789.0300 Trails into Prosperity in the amount of $66,500.”
NANCY BERKOWITZ, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
“WHEREAS, Hamilton County has been awarded the Adirondack/Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity in the amount of $66,500, with a term of November 1, 2019-October 31, 2022, and
“WHEREAS, Nancy Berkowitz, Community Development Consultant is uniquely qualified to provide administration of such contracted grant work program including activities such as the preparation of progress reports and payment requests as required by the funding agency and remuneration for administrative services under this contract is within the Hamilton County Procurement Policy for contract services, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that upon approval by the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Nancy Berkowitz PO Box 104, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812, for the contract administration of the Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails in to Prosperity for an amount not to exceed
$8,500.
FIELD SITE TRAIL ASSESSMENTS AND PRIORITIZATION
“WHEREAS, Hamilton County has been awarded the Adirondack/Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity in the amount of $66,500, with a term of November 1, 2019-October 31, 2022, and
“WHEREAS, Wilderness Property Management has the ability to provide field site trail assessments and prioritization, and
“WHEREAS, this is a professional service under the Hamilton County Procurement Policy,
“WHEREAS, Wilderness Property Management can provide these services for an amount not to exceed $48,000, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that upon approval by the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Wilderness Property Management for field site trail assessments and prioritization services for the Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails in to Prosperity for an amount not to exceed
$48,000 and a term of November 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021.”
Seconded by
TRAIL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
“WHEREAS, Hamilton County has been awarded the Adirondack/Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity in the amount of $66,500, with a term of November 1, 2019-October 31, 2022, and
“WHEREAS, Wilderness Property Management has the ability to provide the planning services to implement the Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity Grant by providing reports and crafting a trail management plan and providing work plans, and
“WHEREAS, this is a Professional Service under the Hamilton County Procurement Policy,
“WHEREAS, Wilderness Property Management can provide these services for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that upon approval by the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Wilderness Property Management for Trail Planning Services for the Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails in to Prosperity for an amount not to exceed $10,000 and a term of November 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021.”
ONE WORKSOURCE
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, working with the local WIOA, and the North Country Regional Workforce Investment Council (One WorkSource), have worked out the details of a lease for the One WorkSource space, and
“WHEREAS, the lease will cover the period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020,
“WHEREAS, the monthly rent to be paid by said tenant will be $475 per month (to cover the use of the lease space together with the cost of heat, electricity, telephone, internet and insurance), therefore, be it
“RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into, and sign said lease on behalf of Hamilton County, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that certified copies be forwarded to Roberta Bly.”
RAISE THE AGE SERVICES
“WHEREAS, in 2018 NYS approved legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 18 years of age; New York State was previously one of only two states that automatically prosecuted 16 and 17-year-olds as adults, and
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Department of Social Services, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Hamilton County Probation Department have applied for funding for prevention of placement of these Raise the Age Youth, and
“WHEREAS, Community Services has developed a Hamilton County School and Community Prevention Initiative that offers Hamilton County Schools Clinical Social Worker and Resource Officer services, and
“WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has been approved to use Raise the Age Funding for this program, be it
“RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, Hamilton County Community Services is hereby authorized to contract with the Hamilton County Department of Social Services for the Hamilton County School and Community Prevention Initiative for an amount not to exceed
$80,000 annually effective January 1, 2020-December 31, 2020, and be it further
“RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, Hamilton County Community Services is hereby authorized to contract with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for the services of a Resource Officer, for an amount not to exceed $85,000 annually effective January 1, 2020-December 31, 2020.”
NON- SECURE DETENTION SERVICES
“WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton, on occasion is required to place juveniles in a non- secured detention facility, and
“WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth operates two (2) non-secured detention facilities for juveniles placed with the Department of Social Services, and
“WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth requires an agreement in order to place juveniles in their facility,
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into an unreserved usage agreement with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth for the purpose of placing appropriate juveniles with a per diem rate for an unreserved bed of $475 and will be effective from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.”
PREVENTION EDUCATOR
“WHEREAS, Georgia Burkhardt is a Prevention Educator for Hamilton County Community Services, and
“WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Community Services (HCCS) Prevention Program has been actively involved in supporting the Four Rivers Alliance Coalition and other prevention initiatives in the County, and
“WHEREAS, Hamilton County Four Rivers Alliance is offering to cover all costs for Georgia Burkhardt to attend the annual SAMHSA sponsored CADCA Leadership Forum scheduled for February 3-6, 2020 at the Gaylord National, National Harbor, Maryland, and
“WHEREAS, there is no cost to the County and Georgia Burkhardt will receive continuing education credits towards her Prevention Certification through participating in this conference, be it
“RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors authorizes Georgia Burkhardt to attend this Conference as a work event, and the County Treasurer be so advised.”
COUNTY ROADS AS DESIGNATED FOR SNOWMOBILE USE
“RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes any town within the county to designate any County Road or part thereof for snowmobile usage for the year 2020, be it further
“RESOLVED, if a town chooses to designate a County Road or any part thereof within that particular towns boundary the town shall follow all rules and regulations of designating a road for snowmobile use per the guidelines set forth in New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservations Snowmobile Unit and also be subject to provide Hamilton County with an insurance certificate covering said use in favor of the County as an additional insured.”
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