County levies taxes

 Supervisors Dec 18 2020

County levies taxes

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—When the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on December 18, it began with approving the following resolution.

ACCEPTING REPORT OF TAX COMMITTEE DATED: DECEMBER 18, 2020

The Board RESOLVED that the Report of Tax Committee dated December 18, 2020 be accepted and that the several recommendations therein contained be adopted as the act and determination of this Board, that the Chairman and the Clerk be authorized to sign and seal said warrants for collections of said taxes on or before the third day of April 2021.

LEVYING 2021 COUNTY AND TOWN TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, 

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS there has been presented to this Board of Supervisors a duly certified copy of the annual budget for each of the nine towns of Hamilton County for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2021, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has duly adopted its annual budget for the fiscal year 2021 on November 20, 2020, which budget provides for appropriation of funds in the total amount of $20,958,953.00 and for a total tax levy of $8,718,558.00, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that pursuant to Town Law §115, the amounts specified in the annual town budgets, as adopted by the respective Town Boards, to be raised by tax or assessment shall be levied, assessed, raised, and collected against, from, and upon the real property of the respective towns liable therefore at the time and in the manner provided by law for the levy of county taxes, and be it further

RESOLVED, that pursuant to County Law §360, the amounts specified in the 2021 County budget to be raised by tax, amounting to $8,718,558.00 be levied, assessed, raised, and collected against, from, and upon the real property of the County liable therefore at the time and in the manner provided by law, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town and County taxes be extended against each parcel on said rolls, with such taxes as extended being hereby determined to be the taxes due on each such parcel as set forth thereon, and be it further

RESOLVED, that there be annexed to each of said rolls a tax warrant in the form prepared by the Director of Real Property, as provided by Real Property Tax Law §904, that such warrants should be in the respective amounts heretofore authorized to be levied upon said rolls, that under the seal of Hamilton County Board of Supervisors the said rolls with said warrants are to be forthwith collected within and from the several tax districts of the County, and be it further

RESOLVED, that such taxes and assessments, when collected, shall be paid to the Supervisor of the respective town and to the Hamilton County Treasurer in the amounts as shown on the Contents of Collectors Warrants for distribution by them in the manner provided by law.

RELEVY OF UNPAID SCHOOL TAXES AND VILLAGE TAXES

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS, the School Districts within Hamilton County have transmitted to the Hamilton County Treasurer the amounts of unpaid school taxes duly verified and certified as provided by Real Property Law §§1330, and

WHEREAS, the unpaid school taxes, together with an additional 7% thereon, are subject to re-levy and collection pursuant to Real Property Tax Law §§1330, and

WHEREAS, the Village of Speculator has transmitted to the Hamilton County Treasurer the amounts of unpaid school taxes duly verified and certified as provided by Real Property Law

§§1442, and

WHEREAS, the unpaid Village of Speculator taxes, together with an additional 7% thereon, are subject to re-levy and collection pursuant to Real Property Tax Law §§1442, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes and directs that the amounts of 2020-2021 School Taxes remaining unpaid as of December 1, 2020 be re- levied upon the 2021 tax roll, and that any payments which are mailed and contain a postmark as of December 1, 2020 shall be deemed to have been received by the County Treasurer on said date, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes and directs that the amounts of 2020-2021 Village of Speculator Taxes remaining unpaid as of November 1, 2020 be re-levied upon the 2021 tax roll, and that any payments which are mailed and contain a postmark as of November 1, 2020 shall be deemed to have been received by the County Treasurer on said date.

PAY 2021 SALARIES

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS this Board on November 20, 2020 adopted the Budget for 2021, and WHEREAS, such Budget sets up salaries to be paid during the year 2021, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to pay said salaries bi-weekly, as set up in the Adopted Budget for 2021.

HAMILTON COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS the Supervisors’ Representatives to the Board of Directors of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District terminate December 31, 2020, and

WHEREAS it is necessary to appoint two (2) Supervisors as representatives to the Board of Directors of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, and

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors wishes to appoint John Stortecky and Richard Wilt as Supervisors’ Representatives for a term of one-year commencing January 1, 2021 terminating December 31, 2021, be it

RESOLVED, that John Stortecky and Richard Wilt be appointed as Supervisors’ Representatives for a term of one-year commencing January 1, 2021 and terminating December 31, 2021.

BOARD OF ETHICS

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS the term of office of John (Jack) Fitterer, member of the Hamilton County Board of Ethics terminates December 31, 2020, and

WHEREAS it is the desire of the Board of Supervisors that John (Jack) Fitterer continue as a member of the Board of Ethics, be it

RESOLVED, that John (Jack) Fitterer be appointed to the Hamilton County Board of Ethics for a term commencing January 1, 2021 terminating December 31, 2025.

MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH ESSEX COUNTY FOR E911 SERVICE

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 145-04 on June 3, 2004 supporting the Town of Long Lake in participation in the Essex County E911 system, and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 131-05 adopted on June 2, 2005 the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors authorized the Chairman to enter into an inter-municipal agreement with Essex County for 911 service for the Town of Long Lake, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Long Lake has requested the County authorize renewal of the Essex County 911 agreement for 2021, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign a renewal of the inter-municipal agreement on behalf of Hamilton County for the provision of E911 service to the Town of Long Lake through Essex County, upon the approval of the County Attorney.

COMPENSATORY TIME – PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Director experienced an increased workload due to the COVID-19 Crisis, and

WHEREAS, this situation continues, including the accrual of additional compensatory time, and

WHEREAS the Chairman of the Health Committee and the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors discussed this issue and reviewed it with the Director of Public Health, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $3,236.03 from Account No. A4050.0131 HHA #4 to Account No. A4050.0101 Public Health Director, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Public Health Director shall be compensated for her accumulated compensatory time of 70 hours at the rate of $46.229 for a total of $3,236.03 to be paid in payroll ending December 26, 2020 and the Treasurer's Office be so authorized.

CONTRACT WITH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service contracts with individual providers of occupational therapy for several programs, and

WHEREAS Monica Swift of 37 South Shore Rd, Piseco, NY 12139 is a duly licensed Occupational Therapist by the NYS Department of Education, Office of Professions and wishes to contract with the Nursing Service, and

WHEREAS the term of this contract shall be from December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021 and compensated at a rate of $70.00 per visit, plus mileage for the Certified Home Health Agency only, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter a contract with Monica Swift, OT to provide occupational therapy to the residents of Hamilton County, for the period December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021 at a rate of $70.00 per visit, plus mileage for the Certified Home Health Agency only, upon approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.

ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD CONTRACT

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service, as of January 1, 2021, as part of its Health Care Compliance Program will require electronic visit verification to be included in our Kantime Contract with an initial startup cost of $300 and $100 per month thereafter, and

WHEREAS home health aides are required to verify when they arrive at the patient’s home and when they leave the patient’s home, and

WHEREAS we already contract Kantime to provide software to complete electronic medical documentation for $800 per month, and

WHEREAS multiple vendors were researched and Kantime was concluded to be the most cost effective vendor and we already have a contract signed with Kantime, be it

RESOLVED, that Hamilton County Public Health be authorized to amend our current EMR contract with Kantime to include electronic visit verification.

COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health through Health Research, Inc. (HRI) has been awarded a grant from the Center Disease Control Prevent and would like to contract with Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and C O V I D- 1 9 Response for the period March 5, 2020 through March 15, 2021, and

WHEREAS, we have been approved to carry forward the unobligated COVID-19 funds from our PHEP Grant contract period 7/1/19 – 6/30/20 into the current contract period, 3/5/20- 3/15/21, of our COVID contract, and

WHEREAS the second installment of our COVID-19 award was also released for a total budget increase of $35,337, and

WHEREAS, a budget modification was approved, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to increase the following accounts: Revenue: Account No. A4401.0100 HRI COVID 19 - $35,337; Appropriation: Account No. A4189.1102 Personal Service - $22,832 Account No. A4189.8610 Fringe - $12,505 and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be authorized to sign the Contract with the NYS Department of Health through Health Research Inc., pending approval by the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so advised.

CONTRACT WITH GLENS FALLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required under New York State Public Health Law (PHL) and 10 NYCRR 40-2.100 and 2.101 to designate and maintain a system for communicable disease control, including rabies, and

WHEREAS PHL sections 2140 through 2145 gives primary responsibility for control and suppression of rabies to local health departments, and

WHEREAS, that responsibility includes provision of specimen preparation by a qualified veterinarian; provision of quarantine for un-vaccinated suspect rabid animals; as well as euthanasia and cremation as appropriate following PHL, and

WHEREAS, the Glens Falls Animal Hospital, 66 Glenwood Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804, is willing to provide said services for the County of Hamilton following NYS DOH guidance and directives, and

WHEREAS HCPHNS is supported by annual NYSDOH grant funding and NYS aid to fund these activities, and

WHEREAS, Glens Falls Animal Hospital has agreed to collect fees for cremation, quarantine and/or subsequent required rabies vaccinations from animal owners as feasible per NYS Law, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Glens Falls Animal Hospital for provision of services as outlined above upon, for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, upon approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.

PHARMACEUTICAL CONSULTANT FOR THE YEAR 2021

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required to have a Pharmaceutical Consultant to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations relative to the storage of pharmaceuticals within the Agency, and

WHEREAS providers qualified to perform these services are limited within Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS, Laura Davis, 212 Meriline Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302 has agreed to perform the services for the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service at a charge of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per visit to the County plus mileage at the prevailing county rate, and

WHEREAS she also agrees to provide pharmaceutical services to the County in the event of an emergency requiring large scale distribution of drugs or vaccines by the Agency at the rate of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per hour plus mileage, and

WHEREAS she will maintain professional liability insurance to provide additional services during large scale distribution of pharmaceuticals, with the understanding that she will be reimbursed by the county for insurance premiums, not to exceed $200.00, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter contract with Laura Davis, upon approval of the County Attorney, to perform Pharmaceutical Consultant Services for the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service pursuant to 10NYCRR Section 752.5, as delineated above for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and the County Treasurer be so notified.

MEDICAL RECORD CONSULTANT AUDIT REVIEW

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service, as part of its Health Care Compliance Program will require a medical record audit review on its files on an annual basis, and

WHEREAS providers qualified to perform these services within Hamilton County are extremely limited, and

WHEREAS Patricia A. Hawley, of 1787 Call Street, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 has agreed to perform a medical records audit review of the files at a cost of Four Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($425.00) per day plus mileage at the prevailing county rate, and estimates that she will be required to review and audit the medical records biannually, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter a contract with Patricia A. Hawley to perform a medical records audit and review of the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service Records, for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

PRESCHOOL SERVICE PROVISION WITH PROVIDERS

The Board approved the following resolution.

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 in 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 the following organizations are approved providers of special education and related services through the New York State Department of Education: Lexington Center, Gloversville; Whispering Pines Preschool, Delanson; Community Health Center of St. Mary’s and Nathan Littauer Hospital, Johnstown, 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 New York State Education Law, as determined by the CPSE committee in preparing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and

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

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with these providers to provide the aforesaid services for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 pursuant to an aforesaid IEP for each eligible child, with compensation 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.

HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICES

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service proposes to contract with Fort Hudson Health System, Inc. for the provision of home health aide level services for the resident of Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service proposes to contract at the same rate as in 2019 of $30.31 per hour for January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, now, therefore, 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 Fort Hudson Health System, Inc., 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 to provide services of Certified Home Health Aides to the patients of the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service at a rate of $30.31 per hour for the period of January 1, 2021– December 31, 2021.

HOME AIDE SERVICE OF THE CENTRAL ADIRONDACKS

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service proposes to contract with Home Aide Service of the Central Adirondacks, Inc. (HASCA) for the provision of home health aide level services for the resident of Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service proposes to contract at the same rate as in 2019 of $30.31 per hour for January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, now, therefore, 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 Aide Service of the Central Adirondacks, Inc, PO Box 25, 114 S Shore Rd, Old Forge, NY 13420 to provide services of Certified Home Health Aides to the patients of the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service at a rate of $30.31 per hour for the period of January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021.

HOME HEALTH CARE PARTNERS, CORP

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service proposes to contract with Home Health Care Partners, Corp. for the provision of home health aide level services for the resident of Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service proposes to contract at the same rate as in 2019 of $30.31 per hour for January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, now, therefore, 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 services of Certified Home Health Aides to the patients of the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service at a rate of $30.31 per hour for the period of January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021.

SPEECH THERAPIST

The Board approved the following resolution.

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

WHEREAS Patricia Wojcicki of 372 Ridge Road, Broadalbin, NY 12025, is a duly licensed Speech and Language Pathologist by the NYS Department of Education, Office of Professions and wishes to contract with the Nursing Service, and

WHEREAS the term of this contract shall be from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and compensated at a rate of $75.00 per visit, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter a contract with Patricia Wojcicki, SLP to provide speech therapy to the residents of Hamilton County, for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 at a rate of $75.00 per visit, upon approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.

MEDICAID AND MEDICARE COST REPORTS

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required to submit the following Cost Reports annually for all services provided by the Nursing Service: Certified Home Health Agency Medicare Cost Report Certified Home Health Agency Medicaid Cost Report Diagnostic and Clinic Services Medicaid Cost Report and

WHEREAS the current contracted provider of accounting services for the Nursing service is McCarthy and Conlon, LLP, and

WHEREAS, Michael McCarthy, CPA will complete the reports within appropriate timeframes and review results with the Public Health Nursing Service, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to sign the Medicaid and Medicare Cost Reports for Year 2020.

Mc CARTHY AND CONLON, LLP, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required to prepare Medicare and Medicaid cost reports annually, and

WHEREAS the services of an accounting firm with experience in cost report preparation enhances the likelihood of an accurate document, and

WHEREAS the need for consultation with an accountant occasionally arises in the Nursing Service, and

WHEREAS, McCarthy and Conlon, LLP have provided high quality services and guidance for the Nursing Service over the past several years, and

WHEREAS the terms of the agreement are as follows:

Year ending December 31, 2021 - $10,000 Year ending December 31, 2022 - $10,000 Year ending December 31, 2023 - $10,000 and

WHEREAS a fee of $125.00 per hour will be charged for any additional consultative time needed and approved prior to work being completed, for the duration of the contract, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign this agreement, upon approval of the County Attorney, on behalf of the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service with McCarthy and Conlon, LLP, for the purpose of rendering an opinion on the Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports in accordance with State and Federal Regulations as well as provide recommendations to the Department and the County Treasurer be so advised.

HIGH PEAKS HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, INC.

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 169 adopted August 6, 1992, the Chairman was authorized to sign referral agreements with High Peaks Hospice, and

WHEREAS the Public Health Nursing Service and Department of Social Services is in receipt of an extension agreement with High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. for the period of November 1, 2020 through November 1, 2021, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be authorized to sign the extension agreement with High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.

WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS the Commissioner of Social Services of the County of Hamilton (hereinafter the “Commissioner”) is charged with the responsibility for the administration of all health and welfare services provided in Hamilton County, at public expense pursuant to the Statewide Managed Care Program, Chapter 165 of the Laws of 1991, directly or through an authorized agent, and

WHEREAS it is economically and organizationally feasible for the HCDSS to contract with the Provider for the provision of Supportive Investigative Services for the Social Services Programs, and

WHEREAS the HCDSS and Provider are desirous of further specifying their mutual obligations and responsibilities owed under this Agreement, and

WHEREAS the provider has secured liability insurance as part of the contract and the HCDSS is desirous of the provider to be reimbursed said expense to retain contract, be it

RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Department Of Social Services and the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, be and hereby are authorized to enter a contract between the Hamilton County Department of Social Services and the Welfare Fraud investigator to provide supportive investigative services for the Social Services Department.

CASEWORKER POSITIONS

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS, Community Services, Department of Social Services and the CCSI Tier II Committee have worked through a process to enhance the Home Run Program, and

WHEREAS, said process has developed an in-county model at greater efficiency and with greater flexibility, and

WHEREAS, the County has worked out the program transition with Berkshire Farms, be it

RESOLVED, that two new Caseworker positions are hereby authorized in the Department of Social Services, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services and the Personnel Officer are hereby authorized to proceed with filling said positions with funding to be established by resolution in the 2021 County Budget.

HOME RUN PROGRAM DATED

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS, Community Services, Department of Social Services and the CCSI Tier II Committee have worked through a process to enhance the Home Run Program, and

WHEREAS, said process has developed an in-county model at greater efficiency and with greater flexibility, and

WHEREAS, the County has worked out the program transition with Berkshire Farms, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that an aspect of enhancing the Home Run Program will include re-energizing the CCSI Tier I Committee work, and

WHEREAS Julie Wolfe who currently works for Public Health has agreed to assist with this work, and

WHEREAS Julie has extensive experience within the Home Run Program, and WHEREAS, Community Services needs a budget line to cover this work for the remainder of 2020, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Account No. A4310.0109 Temporary is hereby funded at $250 by transferring $250 from A4310.0415 Family Support and the County Treasurer be so authorized.

FISCAL REPORTS FOR HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS Hamilton County Community Services (HCCS) is required annually to file a full Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) for the previous state fiscal year by May 1st, and

WHEREAS a full CFR under Mental Hygiene Regulations requires that it be audited by an independent auditor and a Compliance Review Letter signed by the independent auditor be submitted with each CFR, be it

RESOLVED, that Hamilton County will sign a letter of engagement with the accounting firm Drescher and Malecki, LLP to perform these audits at a cost of between $100.00 and $200.00 per hour dependent upon the staff used to perform each audit and provide a Compliance Letter for each CFR, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the cost of this service is not to exceed $5,000.00 and that it be charged to the department’s Account No. A4310.403 Supplies and Service, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the Chairman to sign the letter of engagement.

TANK REPLACEMENT – INDIAN LAKE COUNTY FACILITY

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS Resolution No. 237-20 authorizes the replacement of the heating oil tank at the Social Services wing of the Indian Lake Building facility, and

WHEREAS, the original estimate was $12,448.63, and

WHEREAS, during the removal of the old tank it was found there was contaminated soil under the old tank that required more excavation and more environmental soil testing to close out the spill per NYSDEC regulations, and

WHEREAS, because of the soil contamination and more time and testing for the lab work and DEC correspondence the final cost was $17,005.87, be it

RESOLVED, that $17,005.87 be transferred from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. A1620.413 IL & LP Projects and the County Treasurer be so authorized, and be it further

RESOLVED, that payment for the new tank installation is hereby authorized and the County Treasurer be so authorized to send a payment of $17,005.87 to R.M. Dalrymple Company, Inc., 15 Grace Moore Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 from Account No. A1620.413 IL & LP Projects and the Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

2020 CHEVROLET TAHOE SSV

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS the Public Works Committee authorized the County Highway Superintendent to advertise for bids for the purchase of a 2021 Model Year Chevrolet Tahoe SSV, and

WHEREAS one (1) bid was received for 2021 Model Year Chevrolet Tahoe SSV in accordance with Specification No. 13-2020 as advertised by the Highway Superintendent and Public Works Committee, and

WHEREAS the following bid was received: 1. Carbone Auto Group, Yorkville, NY - 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV - Bid Price - $38,428 and

WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator recommends the award be made to Carbone Auto Group, be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors does award the bid to Carbone Auto Group, and Chairman be authorized to enter into an agreement with Carbone Auto per approval of the County Attorney, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to order one (1) 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV any time after January 1, 2021 for use by the Sheriff’s Office and the Fleet Coordinator, County Treasurer, County Sheriff and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

AUTOMOBILE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Board approved the following resolution.

WHEREAS, the Public Health Department has budgeted for one vehicle in the adopted 2021 budget, and

WHEREAS, the County currently has a bid awarded for 2021 Chevrolet Malibu’s, be it RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to order one (1) 2021 Chevrolet Malibu sedan after January 1, 2021 for the Public Health Department in the amount of $17,270 delivered and the County Treasurer, Fleet Coordinator, Clerk of the Board and Public Health Director be so notified.