Friday, June 3, 2022

NYSEG seeks use of Blue Mnt. Lake tower.

 Supervisors June 2 2022



NYSEG seeks use of Blue Mnt. Lake tower.

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on June 2, and began passing a group of resolutions, starting with one to establish a SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH NYSEG FOR USE OF EXISTING TOWER 

BE IT RESOLVED, that proposed Local Law No. 10 of the year 2022 entitled respectively, “LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH NYSEG FOR USE OF EXISTING TOWER AT BLUE MOUNTAIN IN TOWN OF INDIAN LAKE” 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 7th day of July, 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.

Seconded by

PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 10 of 2022 LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING 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 enhance said communications, now, therefore,

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

Section 1. NYSEG is the tenant of premises in the Town of Indian Lake at Blue Mountain, said real property more particularly described as set forth in a certain deed dated December 21, 2010 and recorded in the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office December 28, 2010 at Liber 252, Page 113.

Section 2. NYSEG has agreed to sublease to the County of Hamilton space on the said existing tower as more particularly set forth in the said sublease agreement.

Section 3. The term of the proposed sublease is twenty-five (25) years.

Section 4. An analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the said aforesaid sublease, if any, has been done under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) with Hamilton County acting as lead agency; in view of the existing tower, 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 New York State Electric and Gas Corporation for a period of twenty-five (25) 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.

PAYMENT TO MAGUIRE NISSAN FOR 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH VEHICLE

WHEREAS Resolution No. 133-22 authorizes the County Fleet Coordinator to purchase a one (1) 2022 Nissan Altima for use by Public Health, and

WHEREAS the vehicle ordered was delivered, and

WHEREAS, the County Fleet Coordinator has inspected the said vehicle and confirms it is accepted and meets specifications and recommends payment of said vehicle, be it

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment to Maguire Nissan of Ithaca, 17 Uptown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 in the amount of $26,420 and the funds to be taken out of Account No. A4050.0201 Automobile and the Public Health Director, Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR CRAMER BRIDGE PROJECT

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 270-21 Authorizes the Cramer Bridge Project, and

WHEREAS the DPW Superintendent recommended the initial appropriation of $125,000, and

WHEREAS, the County has received the new superstructure steel and decking for the bridge project, and

WHEREAS, County DPW personnel and R&B Construction has completed the said bridge to include superstructure replacement, decking, paving, abutment repair and guide rail installation and is now open to vehicle traffic, and

WHEREAS the final cost of the said project is $152,328 and currently there is a balance of $44,295 in Account No. D5120.2009 with outstanding invoices currently in this month’s audit for $71,623, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends the transfer of $27,328 from D5112.203 Bridge Projects to Account No. D5120.2009 Cramer Bridge Project, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton does approve the transfer of $27,328 from Account No. D5112.203 Bridge Projects to Account No. D5120.2009 Cramer Bridge Project as recommended by the DPW Superintendent, and the County Treasurer be so authorized to make the transfer and DPW Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

FUNDING ADIRONDACK HAMLETS TO HUTS IMPLEMENTATION

WHEREAS Hamilton County was awarded CFA #76741 Adirondack Hamlets to Huts Implementation in the amount of $219,375, and

WHEREAS, the funds have not been entirely spent, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to fund Account No. A6326.0411 Adk. Hamlets to Huts at $4,502.46 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A3902.0200 Adk. Hamlets to Huts in the amount of $4,502.46.

ADVERTISING OF A FULL-TIME PUBLIC HEALTH AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR

WHEREAS there is a need to fill the Public Health and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator position, and

WHEREAS the Director of Public Health requests to fill this position with a full-time Public Health and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, and

WHEREAS, this Public Health position will have hours claimed back to public health grants, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Personnel Office be authorized to advertise for this position at a grade 12, and be it further

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

APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 172-17 dated June 1, 2017, Roberta A. Bly was appointed Commissioner of the Hamilton County Department of Social Services effective July 1, 2017 for a term of five (5) years, and

WHEREAS, this appointment expires on June 30, 2022, be it

RESOLVED, that Roberta A. Bly be appointed Commissioner of the Hamilton County Department of Social Services for a term of five (5) years, effective July 1, 2022, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the salary for the Commissioner of the Hamilton County Department of Social Services be at a salary of $97,425 per annum, paid in bi-weekly installments and the County Personnel Officer and County Treasurer be so advised.

ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR 2021 DODGE DURANGO

WHEREAS Resolution No. 289-21 authorized the Fleet Coordinator to purchase a second patrol vehicle in 2021 for the Sheriff’s Office due to the uncertainty of the vehicle marketplace, and

WHEREAS Resolution No. 342-21 authorized the purchase of the ancillary equipment for the 2021 Dodge Durango from JPJ Electronics installed at a cost of $17,345.91, including 2-Way Radios, to be installed in 2022, and

WHEREAS the installation of the ancillary equipment has been completed for the 2021 Dodge Durango by JPJ Electronics in the amount of $13,484.22, and

WHEREAS, the cost of the 2-Way Radio is paid by an Emergency Services Grant, and

WHEREAS the ancillary equipment for the 2021 Dodge Durango was not budgeted for in the 2022 budget, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $13,484.22 from Contingent Account No. A1990.0401 to Sheriff Account No. A3110.0202 Automobile to cover the cost of the ancillary equipment for the 2021 Dodge Durango and the Clerk of the Board, County Sheriff and Fleet Coordinator be so notified.

PURCHASE AND INSTALL OF ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR 2022 CHEVROLET TAHOE – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WHEREAS Resolution No. 143-22 authorized the purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV for the Sheriff’s Office, and

WHEREAS, said vehicle needs to have ancillary equipment installed such as but not limited to 2-way radios, emergency lights, sirens, etc., and

WHEREAS, the County has received a written quote for the installation of the ancillary equipment from JPJ Electronics, 1 W. Whitesboro St., Yorkville, NY in the amount of $15,087.48, and

WHEREAS, also received was a quote for the 2-Way Radios for this vehicle in the amount of $3,668.86 under State Contract #PT67040, and

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

RESOLVED, the Fleet Coordinator is authorized to purchase the ancillary equipment from JPJ Electronics installed at a cost of $18,756.34 for the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $2,587.48 from Contingent Account No. A1990.0401 to Sheriff Account No. A3110.0202 Automobile to cover the budget shortage in the 2022 budget for the ancillary equipment for the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe and the Clerk of the Board, County Sheriff, Emergency Services Director, and Fleet Coordinator be so notified.

AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK STATE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

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

WHEREAS, the contract begins on April 1, 2019 and ends on March 31, 2024, and

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

WHEREAS, the State Unified Court System has provided a proposal wherein the period of the contract begins on April 1, 2022 and ends on March 31, 2023, the maximum compensation for the period is Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) and the Hamilton County Sheriff provides an attendant staffing schedule, and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is authorized to execute an agreement with the New York State Unified Court System to provide Court Attendant Staffing by the Hamilton County Sheriff for the maximum compensation of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for the period of time beginning on April 1, 2022 and ending on March 31, 2023.

PURCHASE MAINTENANCE AND LICENSES FOR IMPACT SOFTWARE

WHEREAS Hamilton County Public Safety Answering Point uses the IMPACT system for a Records Management System (RMS), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), and Automatic Vehicle Locater (AVL), and

WHEREAS Fulton County uses the same system for their Dispatch System which will afford the same information and protocols for a proper back-up situation, and

WHEREAS, IMPACT is under New York State Contract Number PM67378, and

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received a bill for the annual maintenance and site licenses for the PSAP’s IMPACT system with the contract period running from May 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 in the amount of $11,210.99, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors authorizes the purchase of the maintenance and site licenses for IMPACT for $11,210.99, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a check to IMPACT (Central Square), 12709 Collection Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 for Invoice No. 349635 from Account A3645.0425, Department Homeland Security and Emergency Services Grant SI20-1028-E00.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO EMPIRE PAVING MATERIALS, INC.

WHEREAS, the DPW has completed paving of Lake Pleasant Transfer Station and a small section patch on County Route 6 Benson Road, and

WHEREAS, payment is due to Empire Paving Materials, Inc for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment as follows: $73,852.62 from Account No. A8189.401 Solid Waste Capital Reserve

$ 3,960.78 from Account No. D5110.404 Asphalt – CR6 Patch Pave made payable to: Empire Paving Materials, Inc., Duanesburg, NY, and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AMENDMENT FOR RESOLUTION NO. 158-22 FOR PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS 2022

WHEREAS Resolution No. 158-22 authorizes two pavement projects with Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) overlays as follows:

County Route 7, Hope Falls Road, Town of Hope, Approx. 2.0 miles Est. $120,000, County Route 3 – North Point Road, Town of Long Lake, Approx. 2.3 miles Est - $130,000 and

WHEREAS there is a third HMA project that needs to be completed and with the increases to fuel prices there is not enough funding to complete the said projects, and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee and recommends completing all three HMA projects and it would require another $200,000 to complete, and the Superintendent feels strongly it would be in the best interest of the County Road System to complete the HMA paving, and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent recommends amending and adding to the projects authorized in Resolution No. 158-22 as follows:

County Route 7, Hope Falls Road, Town of Hope, Approx. 2.0 miles Est. = $160,000.

County Route 3 – North Point Road, Town of Long Lake, Approx. 2.3 miles, Est - $175,000.

County Route 12, Cedar River Road, Town of Indian Lake, Approx. 1.3 miles, Est.- $115,000. be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton does approve the said changes to the HMA paving projects as stated hereon, and be it further

RESOLVED, that $200,000 be transferred from the Unappropriated County Road Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. D5110.404 Asphalt and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.