Body cameras and Taser 7 now available for Hamilton County Sheriff’s

 Supervisor March 2 2023

 

Body cameras and Taser 7 now available for Hamilton County Sheriff’s

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT

AXON BODY CAMERAS, TASER 7 AND EVIDENCE.COM SOFTWARE

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Axon Taser X2’s were originally purchased in 2014 and our currently outdated, and

WHEREAS, Axon Enterprises offers a software called Evidence.com in which uploads body camera footage to a secure a cloud base software in which the footage would be stored in a cloud-based servers, and

WHEREAS, Axon Enterprises is the industry standard for law enforcement agencies that use conducted energy devices, body worn camera and a cloud-based digital evidence platform, and

WHEREAS, the County has received a written quote for access to Evidence.com, six Taser 7 and six Axon Body 3 cameras with accessories which include with batteries, holsters, chargers, docking stations, and cartridges, from Axon Enterprise, Inc, 17800 N 85th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona in the amount of $39,792.77, and

WHEREAS, Axon Enterprise, Inc has provided the quote using Sourcewell Contract #10720-AXN pricing, and

WHEREAS, Axon Enterprise has provided the quote in which all hardware and software will be under warranty for 5 years and they will provide the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office with new hardware after two and half years, be it

RESOLVED, the County Sheriff is authorized to purchase Evidence.com, six Taser 7 units, six Axon Body 3 camera units with accessories from Axon Enterprise, Inc. at a cost of $39,792.77.

 

ENHANCED FEDERAL MEDICAID ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE FUNDS

WHEREAS, the SFY 2024 State Budget proposal would end the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) federal pass-thru to counties and New York City, and

WHEREAS, the State is proposing to keep all of these federal savings going forward and use them to cover further expansions of Medicaid eligibility and benefits and to increase payments to health care providers, and

WHEREAS, the elimination of this ACA eFMAP federal pass-thru will require the 57 counties to spend at least $280 million more in SFY 2024, and approximately $1 billion when New York City is included, and

WHEREAS, the SFY 2024 costs to counties and New York City are scheduled to grow by 30 percent by SFY 2027, and

WHEREAS, it is the strong view of Hamilton County that congress intended these federal savings to be shared with counties proportional to the amount they contributed toward the nonfederal Medicaid match, and

WHEREAS, since 2003, the state has shared the funds proportionally based on our analysis of savings we have received during periods when an enhanced federal Medicaid match was enacted by Congress, and

WHEREAS, enacted in 2011, the Medicaid statutory cap for all 62 counties is $7.6 billion. The Medicaid statutory cap for the 57 counties outside of New York City is $2.25 billion., and

WHEREAS, starting in SFY 2014, New York began sharing these federal ACA savings directly with counties. The savings for a year were provided by lowering the weekly payments each county and NYC make to the state to support the State’s Medicaid program. Through February 1, 2023, the state continues to share the federal savings from the ACA eFMAP with the 57 counties and NYC, and

WHEREAS, counties strongly disagree with the need to cut county funding so deeply when the Governor’s budget proposes to fully fund its own reserves two years ahead of schedule, depositing $5.4 billion into reserves before the end of SFY 2023, while also projecting a general fund surplus of $35 billion by the end of SFY 2024.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Hamilton County calls on the State to continue to share these federal funds with counties as has been the precedent for over 20 years, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hamilton County shall forward copies of this resolution to the Governor of the State of New York and all others deemed necessary and proper.

ARPA FUNDS TO THE TOWNS AND VILLAGE OF SPECULATOR

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Finance Committee met on February 21, 2023, and discussed sharing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) monies received by the County with the nine towns and one village of Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS the Committee felt the County could share a portion of their ARPA funds to help the Towns and Village with increasing expenses realized over the last several years, and

WHEREAS this will be a one-time distribution based on receipt of the one-time federal APRA funds and the fact that the County through diligence and sound decisions weathered the COVID pandemic better than anticipated, and

WHEREAS the Finance Committee agreed that a total of $20,000.00 be shared with each Town and the Village, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create and fund Account No. A1010.0408 – ARPA - Towns and Village, in the amount of $200,000.00 to be offset by funding Revenue Account No. A4089.0200 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $200,000.00, and be it further RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay as follows: $20,000 to each of the 9 Towns and the Village of Speculator for a total of $200,000 from Account No. A1010.0408, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, Budget Officer, and County Treasurer to so advised.

APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL OFFICER

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 70 dated March 11, 2005, Kimberly L. Parslow was appointed Hamilton County Personnel Officer effective March 28, 2005 for a term of six (6) years, and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 95 dated April 7, 2011, Kimberly L. Parslow was appointed Hamilton County Personnel Officer effective March 28, 2011 for a term of six (6) years, and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 92 dated March 27, 2017, Kimberly L. Byrne was appointed Hamilton County Personnel Officer effective March 28, 2017 for a term of six (6) years, and

WHEREAS Ms. Byrne’s appointment expires March 27, 2023 and the Chairman of the Internal Management Committee recommends that Kimberly L. Byrne be appointed Hamilton County Personnel Officer for a term of six (6) years, effective March 28, 2023, be it

RESOLVED, that Kimberly L. Byrne be appointed Hamilton County Personnel Officer for a term of six (6) years, effective March 28, 2023, and be it further.

RESOLVED, that the salary for the Hamilton County Personnel Officer be at a salary of $67,002.00 per annum, paid in bi-weekly installments and County Treasurer be so advised.

AGREEMENT WITH HAMILTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL, INC.

WHEREAS, Hamilton County EMS Council, Inc. places significant emphasis on training ambulance personnel, and

WHEREAS, the EMS Coordinator and the Deputy EMS Coordinator have provided a report and financials to the Board of Supervisors regarding the need to contract with Hamilton County EMS Council, Inc. for training, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes an agreement with Hamilton County EMS Council, Inc. to provide training for 2023 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 $5,000.00, from Account No. A3640.0403 EMS Training.

CONSOLES FOR PSAP FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WHEREAS Hamilton County Emergency Management was awarded SICG Grant from NYS Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant SI21-1050-E00 in the amount of $1,126,497.00, contract C197759, and

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 55-23 was passed by the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors on February 2, 2023, and

WHEREAS it was noted after the resolution was passed that the resolved portion of that resolution was incorrect, be it

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 55-23 be amended to state that the Director of Hamilton County Emergency Management is hereby authorized to purchase consoles from Digital Video Group, Inc., as part of the PSAP upgrade for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $23,970.47 from Account No. A3645.0427 – SI21-1050-E00 grant.

CHANGE IN STEP FOR DOMINIC ARENA

WHEREAS, Dominic Arena has been an employee of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for over three years, serving in the capacity as seasonal Deputy Sheriff (Boat and Snowmobile Patrol, also certified as Navigational and Snowmobile Instructor) and as a Correction Officer on a fill-in basis, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Arena has extensive knowledge and experience with his thirty-eight plus years of service within law enforcement, and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Preparedness/Emergency Response Committee has reviewed Sheriff Karl Abrams’ recommendation to change Mr. Arena’s step due to his numerous years of experience, and

WHEREAS, Sheriff Abrams recommends that Dominic Arena be changed from Correction Officer Grade 4, Step Hire to Grade 4, Step 11 with an hourly rate of $28.505 effective March 2, and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Preparedness/Emergency Response Committee recommends the change to Grade 4, Step 11, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Mr. Arena’s step be changed from Step Hire to Step 11, and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Arena’s hourly rate be changed to $28.505, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Treasurer’s Office and the Personnel Officer be notified of such change.

CONTINUING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the Public Health Nursing Service/Home Health Agency’s certification requires Hamilton County Board of Supervisors to appoint members from the Professional Advisory Committee to the Quality Improvement Committee, and

WHEREAS, the Public Health Service/Home Health Agency’s Professional Advisory Committee has named the following members for appointment: Elizabeth Gundel, RN Indian Lake Central School, Avis Warner, RN Community Member, David Welch, MD Medial Director, Charles Taylor Community Member, Leila Lewis Community Member, Ellen Kleppang Community Member, Carriann Grexa-Allen, RN Community Member.

RESOLVED, that said members be appointed to the Continuing Quality Improvement Committee for the two-year period of 2023 and 2024, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Medical Director, Director of Public Health, and Director of Patient Services will serve during tenure of their employment to Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the Public Health Nursing Service/Certified Home Health Agency’s certification requires Hamilton County Board of Supervisors to appoint members to the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC), and

WHEREAS, the Public Health Nursing Service/Home Health Agency’s Professional Advisory Committee has named the following members for appointment: Abigail Eichler Department of Social Services, Elizabeth Gundel, RN Indian Lake Central School, Deanna Parks Office for the Aging, Deborah Ameden Community Action, Avis Warner, RN Community Member, David Welch, MD Medial Director, Russell Rider, MD Long Lake Physician, Charles Taylor Community Member, Leila Lewis Community Member, Kathy Hutchins Community Member, Robert Kleppang Community Member, Ellen Kleppang Community Member, Jamila Page Cornell Cooperative Extension, Lynette Greene

Department of Community Services, Kristen Sayers NYSDOH Regional Environmental Health, Carriann Grexa-Allen, RN Community Member be it

RESOLVED, that said members be appointed to the Professional Advisory Committee for the two-year period of 2023 and 2024, and be it further

RESOLVED, that terms will include: (1) Chairman of the Health Committee of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Medical Director, Director of Public Health, and Director of Patient Services will serve during tenure of their employment to Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service.

GRADE CHANGE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

WHEREAS, Karaina Elkin is currently working under the job title Registered Professional Nurse, and

WHEREAS the job description for a Registered Professional Nurse is appropriate for a Home Health Agency Nurse, and

WHEREAS Ms. Elkin’s job duties are consistent with that of a Public Health Nurse and not as a Registered Professional Nurse, and

WHEREAS, Ms. Elkin trained with Avis Warner, based on her bachelor’s degree, and her therefore eligibility for this promotion when Ms. Warner retired, and

WHEREAS the grades for nurses were increased in 2022, and the grade for a Public Health Nurse should have been increased as well, and

WHEREAS the Public Health Director requests that the grade for Public Health Nurse change from grade 17 to grade 18, be it

RESOLVED, that Karaina Elkin’s job title be changed to Public Health Nurse at a grade 18 and be it further.

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Personnel Office be authorized to make this change effective March 1, 2023, and be it further.

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Treasurer be authorized to make the following transfer to fund said promotion:

FROM: Account No. A4050.0103 Reg. Prof. Nurse         $2,450.00 TO: Account No. A4050.0122 Reg. Prof. Nurse #4        $2,450.00

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health through Health Research, Inc. (HRI) has offered renewal of Contract No. 1611-16 with Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and

WHEREAS the grant year overlaps the 2022 and 2023 County Budgeted fiscal year, and WHEREAS, the total grant contract is for $52,099, and

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

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

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE EXCAVATOR – DPW

WHEREAS the DPW highway division is in need of replacing a mid-size excavator, and

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has advertised for public bids for a 2023 Excavator and the bid was awarded to Robert H. Finke and Sons, Inc., and

WHEREAS, Finke Equipment is offering $35,000.00 for the currently county owned 2016 Kobelco SK85 in as is condition (VIN LF0806006) as trade in value toward the purchase of the 2023 Kobelco SK85CS, be it

RESOLVED, the County Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized to trade in the 2016 Kobelco SK85 VIN No. LF0806006 currently owned by Hamilton County and purchase the 2023 Kobelco and that the trade in value is $35,000.00 and the final cost for the purchase of the 2023 Kobelco SK85CS with Rubber Tracks delivered is $71,900.00 to be a charge to Account D5112.0202 Permanent Improvements (CHIP’s), be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board is authorized to enter into a purchase agreement for one (1) 2023 Kobelco SK85CS Excavator from Robert H. Finke and Sons, Inc. of Selkirk NY per the County Attorney’s approval and the County Attorney, DPW Superintendent, County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE EXCAVATOR -DPW

WHEREAS the Solid Waste Division is in need of replacing a backhoe located at the Indian Lake transfer station, and

WHEREAS 2023 John Deere Excavators with a grapple are available for purchase on State Contract with associated options, and

WHEREAS the vendor of the excavator has offered $55,000.00 for the currently county owned 2017 John Deere 410L Backhoe in as is condition (VIN 1T0410LXVHF310412) as trade in value toward the purchase of the 2023 John Deere 85G Excavator with Grapple bucket, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the County Highway Superintendent is authorized to order said Excavator under New York State Contract PC69403, Sourcewell Contract 032119-JDC pricing from United Construction and Forestry, be it further.

RESOLVED, the County Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized to trade in the 2017 John Deere 410L VIN No.1T0410LXVHF310412 Backhoe currently owned by Hamilton County and that the trade in value is $55,000.00 and the final cost for the purchase of the 2023 John Deere 85C Excavator is $101,501.33 with 60 month extended warranty delivered and will be a charge to Account A8189.0401 Solid Waste Capital Reserve and the County Treasurer, Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

PURCHASE ONE VEHICLE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES 2023

WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors have duly adopted the 2023 Hamilton County Budget, and

WHEREAS, within the said adopted 2023 budget the Board appropriated $28,000.00 for the purchase of one vehicle for the Social Services Department, and

WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator requested bids for a mid-size all-wheel drive sedan through the New York State Marketplace and received a bid for a 2023 Nissan Altima in the amount of 30,119.21, and

WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator recommends the purchase of one (1) sedan for use in 2023 as follows per NYS Contract mini-bid #23166 Vehicles: (1) 2023 Nissan Altima AWD 4 door sedan - $30,119.21 be it

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to order one (1) 2023 Nissan Altima for Social Services mentioned herein for a total of $30,119.21 delivered from Kingston Automotive LLC, DBA Kingston Nissan, be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to increase Appropriation Account No. A6010.0202 Automobile by $2,119.21 and increase Revenue Account No. A4610.000 Federal Aid Services to cover the cost of the vehicle and the County Treasurer, Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

PURCHASE ONE VEHICLE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH 2023

WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors have duly adopted the 2023 Hamilton County Budget, and

WHEREAS, within the said adopted 2023 budget the Board appropriated $25,000.00 for the purchase of one vehicle for the Public Health Department, and

WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator requested bids for a mid-size all-wheel drive sedan through the New York State Marketplace and received a bid for a 2023 Nissan Altima in the amount of 30,119.21, and

WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator recommends the purchase of one (1) sedan for use in 2023 as follows per NYS Contract mini-bid #23166 Vehicles: (1) 2023 Nissan Altima AWD 4 door sedan - $30,119.21 be it

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to order one (1) 2023 Nissan Altima for Public Health mentioned herein for a total of $30,119.21 delivered from Kingston Automotive LLC, DBA Kingston Nissan, be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to increase Appropriation Account No. A4050.0201 Automobile by $5,119.21 and increase Revenue Account No. A3401.0000 State Aid Public Health to cover the cost of the vehicle and the County Treasurer, Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

EXAMINATION FEE BILLING

WHEREAS, the Personnel Office has received the Hamilton County certified 2022 Municipal Examination Fee Billing from New York State Civil Service, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer provided an Accounts Payable to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for payment in 2022, and

WHEREAS, the certified 2022 Municipal Examination Fee Billing came in after the February 21, 2023 deadline, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer requests the 2022 Municipal Examination Fee Billing be paid and charged from year 2022 accounts, be it

RESOLVED, the 2022 Municipal Examination fee Billing of $112.50 be paid from year 2022 to New York State Department of Civil Service, Application and Fee Processing Unit, Albany, NY 12239, and be it further

RESOLVED, the 2022 Municipal Examination fee Billing be charged to Account No. A1430.0406, and be it further.

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

VACATION AND SICK LEAVE BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has purchased a new payroll system, and

WHEREAS, the system changed the way that vacation and sick leave benefits are earned for Hamilton County full-time employees, and

WHEREAS the hours earned per year remain the same, but will now be earned monthly at the end of each month versus per time record, be it

RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer is hereby authorized to accrue vacation and sick leave benefits for full-time employees on a monthly basis, and be it further.

RESOLVED, that the Department Heads and employees of Hamilton County will be furnished a copy of this notice.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FIVE COUNTIES OF CLINTON, ESSEX, HAMILTON, WARREN AND WASHINGTON AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN-LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received an updated Memorandum of Agreement between the Five Counties of Clinton, Essex, Hamilton, Warren and Washington and the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves said Memorandum of Agreement.

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION TOWER PROJECT

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the Entry and Testing Agreement with the Town of Hope for the Emergency Communication Tower Project.

2020 HAMILTON COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has prepared a multi-hazard mitigation plan, hereby known as the 2020 Hamilton County Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, and

WHEREAS, the 2020 Hamilton County Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property in Hamilton County from impacts of future hazards and disasters, and

WHEREAS, adoption by the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors demonstrates their commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the 2020 Hamilton County Mitigation Plan, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors adopts the 2020 Hamilton County Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan, approved by the Hamilton County, may be edited or amended after submission for review, but will not require Hamilton County to re-adopt any further iterations. This only applies to this specific plan and does not absolve Hamilton County from updating the plan in 5 years.

SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE CLERK

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 18-23, dated January 5, 2023, established a new position of Senior Motor Vehicle Clerk in the Hamilton County Clerk's Office, and

WHEREAS, Linda Kennedy, a Motor Vehicle Clerk who has worked in the office since May 19, 2008, has expressed a desire to advance and take on more responsibilities in this area and it is felt she is qualified to do so, and

WHEREAS, in a recent meeting with the Internal Management Committee it was agreed that this new position would be a grade 8 in the Hamilton County grade and step scale, and

WHEREAS, it was recommended that this transition should proceed immediately, be it

RESOLVED, that Linda Kennedy will be provisionally appointed to Senior Motor Vehicle Clerk effective immediately, at grade 8 and current step 6 pending the results of the Senior Motor Vehicle test once it is offered by New York State Civil Service, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $3,350.00 from Contingent Account No. A1990.0401 to Account No. 1410.0107 Motor Vehicle Clerk #2 and the Personnel Officer and the County Treasurer is so notified.

INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 86-19 authorized the NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services five-year Statewide Expansion of Hurrell-Harring Grant Contract No. CSTWIDEHH20 in the amount of $769,574.34, and

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received the amended five-year Statewide Expansion of Hurrell-Harring contract which reflects the budget and work plan for Year Five, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the Statewide Expansion of Hurrell-Harring Grant Contract No. CSTWIDEHH20 for Year Five budget.

INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT - DISTRIBUTION 11

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received from the NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services the contract for Distribution 11 Contract No. T110001 in the amount of $25,896.00, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign Distribution 11 Contract No. T110001.

CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS’ AGREEMENT - NORTH COUNTRY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

WHEREAS, Sylvie Nelson, Executive Director of the North Country Workforce Development Board (NCWDB) has submitted the Chief Elected Officials’ Agreement for signature, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the NCWDB Chief Elected Officials’ Agreement.

BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE ON THE NORTH COUNTRY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the appointment of Emily Martz, Executive Director, Great Camp Sagamore, as a Business Representative on the North Country Workforce Development Board.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY EDUCATION AFFILIATION AGREEMENT AND FIELD EXPERIENCE FOR ASHLEY SNOW

WHEREAS Ashley Snow who attends Syracuse University has expressed interest in completing a field experience with Hamilton County Community Services, and

WHEREAS, the field experience is from May 8, 2023 through May 31, 2024, and

WHEREAS, Syracuse University has sent an education affiliation agreement and certificate of liability insurance, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be authorized to sign the education affiliation agreement between Syracuse University and Hamilton County Community Services, and be it further.

RESOLVED, that Ashley Snow be permitted to complete her field experience with Hamilton County Community Services.

ALLOWING FLEX HOURS FOR INTERNSHIP – DSS EMPLOYEE

WHEREAS Ashley Snow is a Caseworker for the Department of Social Services and is needing a unpaid field placement for her Social Work degree, and

WHEREAS she interviewed with Lynette Green the Director of the Hamilton County Community Services and was accepted for field placement in Community Services, and

WHEREAS, Syracuse University has approved the field placement, and

WHEREAS, Ms. Snow has requested a flexible work schedule between the Hamilton County Department of Social Services and the Hamilton County Community Services that consists of Monday and Tuesday from 8-5:30 with the Department of Social Services, Wednesday and Thursday field placements of 16-20 hours with Community Services and Friday from 8-5:30 with Social Services and Saturday from 6–2:30 working in the field and at home maintaining her case notes for the Department of Social Services, and

WHEREAS, this will be both a benefit to the County in maintaining staff and decreasing the comp time of other Caseworkers in Department of Social Services and supporting and possibly recruiting Social Work staff for the Community Services, be it

RESOLVED, that Ashley Snow be authorized to flex her hours for one year beginning May 2023 until May 2024 with the Department of Social Services and Community Services through an unpaid field placement to support her Social Work degree.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN TITLE III-D – TAI CHI AGREEMENT BETWEEN WARREN/HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE

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

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

WHEREAS this contract has been submitted for the period January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 in the full amount of $3,460.00, be it

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

GERHART SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS

WHEREAS Gerhart Systems and Controls completes annual calibration services for the County owned transfer stations scales, and

WHEREAS Gerhart Systems and Controls completed minor repairs to the Indian Lake Transfer station scale, and

WHEREAS Gerhart Systems completed these calibrations and repairs in October of 2022, and

WHEREAS the DPW never received the stated invoices until very recently as Gerhard Systems had only emailed them to the wrong email address and never mailed hard copies to the DPW mailing address, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends payment be made to Gerhart Systems and Controls in the amount of $2,748.00, be it

RESOLVED, that payment is hereby authorized, and the County Treasurer be so authorized to send a payment of $2,748.00 to Gerhart Systems and Controls, PO Box 580, Tatamy, PA 18085 out of Account No. A8161.0404 Solid Waste Misc. Expenses and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

Sheriff’s Deputy Sean P. O’Brien Honored

 Supervisors Feb 2 2023

Sheriff’s Deputy Sean P. O’Brien Honored

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors honored Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean P. O’Brien at its February 2 meeting with the following proclamation.

WHEREAS, On October 31st, 2022, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy, Sean P. O’Brien was assisting the New York State Forest Rangers in Blue Mountain Lake for an overdue and possibly lost hunter when, at the command post located at the Blue Mountain trail head, he was notified of a structure fire just south of his location, and 

WHEREAS, Deputy O’Brien and two New York State Rangers immediately went to the scene and upon arriving found a fully engulfed residence and a passenger vehicle in the driveway, and

WHEREAS, Deputy O’Brien, not knowing if the residence was occupied, donned his fire coat and made his way to the front entry door. Upon feeling resistance, Deputy O’Brien forced open the door and could observe an unresponsive subject lying on the floor in the hallway. With the flames overtaking the residence and directly over the downed subject, Deputy O’Brien, without hesitation, entered the fully engulfed residence and grasped the subject and pulled him to the doorway where the two New York State Forest Rangers assisted in removing the subject to a safe location and to render first aid, and

WHEREAS, Once the unresponsive subject was removed to a safe location, Deputy O’Brien went back into the fully engulfed residence and yelled to see if there were any other occupants. After hearing nothing, Deputy O’Brien exited the residence and found a garden hose, to which, he began putting water onto the fire. Once fire apparatus arrived on scene, Deputy O’Brien retrieved a hose from the apparatus and continued fighting the fire until it was extinguished, and

WHEREAS, Deputy O’Brien, who is also the Hamilton County Fire Coordinator and Fire Investigator, remained on scene to investigate the origin of the fire, and

WHEREAS, Deputy O’Brien displayed extraordinary bravery and composure in entering the fully engulfed residence and by doing so, saved the life of an individual, and

WHEREAS, On January 17th, 2023, Deputy O’Brien was awarded the distinguished honor of Deputy of the Year by the New York State Sheriff’s Institute and Association

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, do hereby commend and honor Deputy Sean P. O’Brien for his bravery and heroic actions that he took on that 31st day of October, 2022.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, have hereunto set our hand to this Proclamation this 2nd day of February 2023. 

RESOLUTION NO.

UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY OVERPAYMENT REFUND CHECK

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service/Home Health Agency in furnishing its patient services receives reimbursement from the Federal and State Governments, private insurance and various other sources, and 

WHEREAS, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company has done a routine review of claim payments finding that there was overpayment of $4,882.12 provided to Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service/Home Health Agency, be it 

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Treasurer refund $4,882.12 to UnitedHealthcare Overpayments, c/o Performant Healthcare Recovery, P.O. Box 101760, Atlanta, GA, 30392 from Account No. A1610.

FUNDING AIDS INSTITUTE ELC SCHOOLS GRANT – PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Public Health has been awarded the AIDS Institute ELC Schools Grant Contract # 6896-01 in the amount of $218,343.00, and

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

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fund the following Account: A4189.4105 Supplies & Misc. $38,073.58 to be totally offset by increasing Revenue Account No. A4401.3 by $38,073.58 and the Director of Public Health be so advised. 

FUNDING ELC COVID-19 ENHANCED DETECTION GRANT

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Public Health has been awarded the ELC COVID-19 Enhanced Detection Grant Contract # 6448-01 in the amount of $163,390.00, and

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

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fund the following Account: A4189.4104 Supplies & Misc. $14,203.35 to be totally offset by increasing Revenue Account No. A4401.2 by $14,203.35 and the Director of Public Health be so advised. 

PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE AWARD – PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Public Health has been awarded a Local Health Department Performance Incentive Award in the amount of $6,500.00, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fund Account No. A4050.413 at $3,000.00 and A4050.453 at $3,500.00 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A3401.3 at $6,500.00 and the Director of Public Health be so advised. 

HAMILTON 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, 2023-December 31, 2023: Benson James Lewek, Blue Mountain Lake Chief Greg George, Asst Chief Jim Pine, Hope Asst Chief Eric Robinson, Harry Downing, Indian Lake Chris Mitchell, Chief Connor Burgess, Inlet Dennis Hudson, Todd Marleau, Lake Pleasant Chief Bill Wharton, Asst Chief Chris Hayes, Long Lake Chief Martin Pierce, 1st Asst Chief John Walker, Morehouse Chief James Luck, Brian Taylor, Piseco Steven Woeherle, Don Pinkerton, Raquette Lake Michael Lamphear, Speculator Chief Matt O’Brien, Dylan Donecker, Wells Chief Vince Lauria, Ass’t Chief 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 the Emergency Services Director and the Fire Coordinator. 

FUNDING NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES GRANT – SH20-1037-D00

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Emergency Management Department has been awarded the NYS 2020 SHSP Grant through FY2020 State homeland Security Program (SHSP) Project SH20-1037-D00 in the amount of $47,731.00, and

WHEREAS, the funds have not been spent, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fund Account No. A3645.0423 SHSP Grant SH20-1037-D00 at $4,798.00 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A3389.0127 SHSP Grant SH20-1037-D00 at $4,798.00 and the Director of Emergency Management and Sheriff be so notified. 

FUNDING NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY 

SERVICES GRANT – SH21-1044-D00

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Emergency Management Department has been awarded the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) Grant Project SH21-1044-D00 in the amount of $42,678.00, and

WHEREAS, the funds have not been spent, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fund Account No. A3645.0424 SHSP Grant SH21-1044-D00 at $42,678.00 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A3389.128 SHSP Grant SH21-1044-D00 at $42,678.00 and the Director of Emergency Management and Sheriff be so notified. 

FUNDING NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY 

SERVICES GRANT – SH22-1035-D00

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Emergency Management Department has been awarded the NYS 2022 SHSP Grant through FY2022 State homeland Security Program (SHSP) Project SH22-1035-D00 in the amount of $42,678.00, and WHEREAS, the funds have not been spent, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fund Account No. A3645.0426 SHSP Grant SH22-1035-D00 at $42,678.00 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A3389.0130 SHSP Grant SH22-1035-D00 at $42,678.00 and the Director of Emergency Management and Sheriff be so notified. 

FUNDING 2018 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT –SI18-1047-D00

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Emergency Management Department has been awarded the NYS 2018 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant SI18-1047-D00 through the NYS 2018 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant program (2018 SICG Formula) in the amount of $544,803.00, and

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

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fund Account No. A3645.0402 Statewide Communications Grant SI18-1047-D00 at $27,050.71 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A3389.0302 – Statewide Communications Grant at $27,050.71 and the Director of Emergency Management and Sheriff be so notified. 

FUNDING 2019 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT –SI19-1010-E00

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Emergency Management Department has been awarded the NYS 2019 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant SI19-1010-E00 in the amount of $540,451.00, and

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

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fund Account No. A3645.0422 Statewide Communications Grant SI19-1010-E00 at $441,305.09 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A3389.126 – Statewide Communications Grant at $441,305.09 and the Director of Emergency Management and Sheriff be so notified. 

FUNDING 2020 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT -SI20-1028-E00

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Emergency Management Department has been awarded the NYS 2020 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant SI20-1028-E00 in the amount of $566,267.00, and

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

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fund Account No. A3645.0425 Statewide Communications Grant SI20-1028-E00 at $555,056.01 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A3389.129 – Statewide Communications Grant at $555,056.01 and the Director of Emergency Management and Sheriff be so notified. 

FUNDING 2021 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT –SI21-1050-E00

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Emergency Management Department has been awarded the NYS 2021 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant SI21-1050-E00 in the amount of $1,126,497.00, and

WHEREAS, the funds have not been spent, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fund Account No. A3645.0427 Statewide Communications Grant SI21-1050-E00 at $1,126,497.00 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A3389.131 Statewide Communications Grant at $1,126,497.00 and the Director of Emergency Management and Sheriff be so notified. 

FUNDING 2018 STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS TARGETED GRANT – ST18-1005-D00

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Emergency Management Department has been awarded the NYS 2018 Statewide Interoperable Communications Targeted Grant ST18-1005-D00 in the amount of $6,000,000.00, and

WHEREAS, the funds have not been spent, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to create and fund Account No. A3645.0428 Statewide Communications Grant ST18-1005-D00 at $6,000,000.00 to be totally offset by creating and funding Revenue Account No. A3389.0132 Statewide Communications Grant at $6,000,000.00 and the Director of Emergency Management and Sheriff be so notified. 

PURCHASE OF LAND AND MOBILE RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Emergency Management was awarded SICG Grant from NYS Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant SI21-1050-E00 in the amount of $1.126,497.00, contract C197759, and

WHEREAS, $48,180.77 of Grant SI21-1050-E00 was allocated and will be used for land and mobile radio equipment, and

WHEREAS, the mobile and handheld radios and necessary equipment for installation for 

the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will be purchased from River Valley Radio Inc. under NYS Contract number PT 68713, and

WHEREAS, the upgraded mobile and handheld radio equipment will be programmed with mobile repeaters that will work with the upgrade to the CAD system, be it

RESOLVED, that the Director of Hamilton County Emergency Management Department is hereby authorized to purchase the mobile and handheld radios and necessary equipment for installation for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office from River Valley Radio Inc. for $48,180.77 from Account No. A3645.0427 – SI21-1050-E00 grant.

PURCHASE OF CONSOLES FOR THE PSAP CENTER FOR HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WHEREAS Hamilton County Emergency Management was awarded SICG Grant from NYS Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant SI21-1050-E00 in the amount of $1.126,497.00, contract C197759, and

WHEREAS, $23,970.47 of Grant SI21-1050-E00 will be allocated and will be used consoles in the PSAP upgrade that is taking place, and

WHEREAS, consoles will be purchased from Digital Video Group Inc. under GSA 

Contract Number GS03F0141W, and

WHEREAS, the consoles are part of the upgrade to the PSAP Center, be it

RESOLVED, that the Director of Hamilton County Emergency Management Department is hereby authorized to purchase the mobile and handheld radios and necessary equipment for installation for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office from River Valley Radio Inc. for $23,970.47 from Account No. A3645.0427 – SI21-1050-E00 grant.

APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR 2023

WHEREAS, the Public Works Department needs professional engineering services during the year for different instances but not limited to road and bridge work, building permits and bridge flags, and

WHEREAS, A. S. Bell Engineering PC has given the Superintendent a proposal for professional engineering services for 2023, and

WHEREAS, A. S. Bell Engineering PC has many years of experience and years of 

experience for Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent recommends moving forward with this proposal, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign the proposal for professional engineering services from A. S. Bell Engineering PC for Hamilton County for 2023 and the County Treasurer, DPW Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO JPJ FOR ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR 2022 CHEVROLET TAHOE – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WHEREAS Resolution No. 182-22 authorizes the purchase and installation of ancillary equipment from JPJ Electronics, Inc. installed at a cost of $18,756.34 for the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV, and

WHEREAS, the installation of the ancillary equipment has been completed and invoiced at a cost of $19,108.49, and

WHEREAS, the additional cost of $352.15 is due to actual shipping costs and the 

replacement of unavailable quoted items due to supply chain shortages, and

WHEREAS the work has been inspected by the Fleet Coordinator who recommends payment in the invoiced amount of $19,108.49, and

WHEREAS there is only a balance of $15,087.48 in Account A3110.0202 Automobile, and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent recommends a transfer of $4,021.01 be made from the General Fund Balance to Account No. A3110.0202 Automobile, be it

RESOLVED, that $4,021.01 be transferred from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. A3110.0202 Automobile and that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to make the said transfer, be it further

RESOLVED, that payment is hereby authorized, and the County Treasurer be so authorized to send a payment of $19,108.49 to JPJ Electronics, Inc., 1 W. Whitesboro St., Yorkville, NY out of Account No. A3110.0202 Automobile and the Clerk of the Board, County Sheriff, and Fleet Coordinator be so notified.

AUTHORIZING MOA AND USE OF ARPA FUNDS FOR PAYMENT TO THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD (LCLGRPB) FOR THEIR WORK IN THE COMPLETION OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF HOUSING NEEDS

WHEREAS it is necessary to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between Hamilton County and the LCLGRPB for the Economic Analysis of Housing Needs project, and 

WHEREAS, the LCLGRPB has completed its work and preparation of an Economic Analysis of Housing Needs project in cooperation with Hamilton County, and 

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County has agreed to provide $10,000 in matching funds for execution of the work outlined in Contract Number NBRC21GNY07, and 

WHEREAS, Hamilton County representatives have also participated on the Working Group for the Analysis, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the LCLGRPB for the Economic Analysis Housing Needs project, and be it further 

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to create and fund Account No. A8020.0419 – ARP Act, Economic Analysis of Housing Needs in the amount of $10,000 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A4089.0200 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $10,000, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to pay the LCLGRPB Invoice 22-35 in the amount of $10,000 for their services from Account No. A8020.0419 – ARP Act, Economic Analysis of Housing Needs.

AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACTS WITH FACILITATORS, 

PRESENTERS AND GUIDES FOR THE 2023 BIRDING FESTIVAL

WHEREAS Hamilton County is sponsoring a county-wide Birding Festival in June of 2023, and

WHEREAS, this Festival consists of numerous separate events from June 8-11, 2023 including: outings, lectures, seminars and certain events will require paid guides, facilitators or presenters, and

WHEREAS, certain events require lengthier work days than in past years for paid 

facilitators, presenters, or guides, and

WHEREAS the pay scale has not increased since 2017, and

WHEREAS gas and food prices have increased, and the contractors are accommodating longer events as requested by the participants, and 

WHEREAS, the contractors are relied upon to make the event a success, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign contracts with guides, facilitators and presenters, with the increased rates as follows: Each guide or facilitator will receive per outing, with a daily limit of two (2) guided outings per guide as follows: 4 hours or less $125.00, 5 hours or less $150.00, 6 hours or more $175.00, Lectures/Seminars $250.00, Total number of guided outings not to exceed eight (8) per each day of the festival, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the total amount spent for Outings, Lectures, and Related Events is not to exceed $5,000.00 and will be charged to Publicity Account No. A6410.404, Event Funding and the County Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE MAINTENANCE AND LICENSES FOR IMPACT SOFTWARE

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Emergency Management was awarded SICG Grant from NYS Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant SI20-1037-E00 in the amount of $566,267.00, contract T970900, and

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 system situation, and 

WHEREAS, IMPACT is under New York State Contact 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 January 1, 2023, thru December 31, 2023 in the amount of $17,657.34, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors authorizes the purchase of the maintenance and site licenses for IMPACT for $17,657.34, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a check to the IMAPCT (Central Square), 12079 Collection Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 for Invoice No. 366734 from Account No. A3645.0425, Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services grant SI20-1028-E00.

CORRECTING COMMUNITY SERVICES RESOURCE OFFICER CONTRACTUAL ACCOUNT

WHEREAS, there is a shortage of funds in Account No. A4310.0430 Mental Health –Resource Officer Contractual, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to increase Account No. A4310.0430 Mental Health, Resource Officer Contractual by $25,261.66 to be totally offset by increasing Revenue Account No. A1289.0100 CS-RTA SCPI by $25,261.66.

AUTHORIZING THE HAMILTON COUNTY SOLID WASTE HAULING STATE GRANT CONTRACT

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has been awarded a 2-year Solid Waste Hauling Contract #DEC01-C01448GG-3350000 for $150,000.00 per year, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman is hereby authorized to sign NYS DEC Contract #DEC01-C01448GG-3350000 Hamilton County Solid Waste Hauling for a period of 4/1/21-3/31/23 and the County Treasurer and Highway Superintendent be so notified.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY INDUSTRIAL 

DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 856 of the General Municipal Law, the Hamilton County Industrial Development Agency shall consist of at least three (3) and not more than seven (7) members, all of whom shall be appointed by the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, with all members serving at the pleasure of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, and

WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton and the Industrial Development Agency has received Joan Marsh’s resignation from the Industrial Development Agency, be it

RESOLVED, that Chris D. Rhodes of Arietta, NY is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy of Joan Marsh to serve as a member of the Hamilton County Industrial Development Agency, and be it further

RESOLVED, the Clerk of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby directed to file a Certificate of Appointment to the Hamilton County Industrial Development Agency with the New York State Secretary of State.

Wells continues as chairman of the board

 Supervisors January 5 2023

 Wells continues as chairman of the board

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—When the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on January 5, the first order of business was to select a Temporary Chair of the Board. Phil Snyder was selected as the Temp. He then called for nominations to the Permanent Chair and Brian Wells was again selected as Permanent Chair, thus continuing his position for his second year after replacing Bill Farber who had held the position of chairman since 1998 until Wells gained it last year, and before that from 1994 and 1995. Farber continues to be supervisor of the Town of Morehouse, a position he has held for 33 years.

The board then went on to approve the following resolutions.

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: $15,000,000.00 (Fifteen Million); Community Bank: $2,000,000.00 (Two Million); Key Bank: $5,000,000.00 (Five Million); JP Morgan: $10,000,000.00 (Ten Million); Bank of America: $5,000,000.00 (Five Million); Chemung Canal Trust Company: $3,000,000.00 (Three Million); T.D. Bank: $12,000,000.00 (Twelve Million); Bank of the Finger Lakes-Wayne Bank $2,000,000.00 (Two Million); Bank on Buffalo-Division of CNB Bank $2,000,000.00 (Two Million)

be it

RESOLVED, that the above listed amendments be adopted, and the County Treasurer be so advised.

SETTING RATE FOR TRAVEL ALLOWANCE – 2023

RESOLVED, that Hamilton County will, effective January 1, 2023, compensate auto mileage incurred by employees on behalf of the County at the rate of $.655 per mile and the County Treasurer be so authorized.

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT – 2023 WORKERS COMPENSATION

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors awarded the County Workers Compensation package to PERMA, and

WHEREAS the County is in receipt of the annual premium for 2023 from PERMA for Workers Compensation in the amount of $108,760.00, and

WHEREAS the County is only eligible for this premium if said premium is paid in full, be it

RESOLVED, that the premium be paid in the amount of $108,760.00 from the 2023 Budget charging the several accounts so noted for Employee Benefits Workers Compensation and the County Treasurer be so authorized.

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT – 2023 COUNTY INSURANCE PACKAGE AND CYBER INSURANCE

WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors awarded the County Insurance Package to NFP with NYMIR Insurance as the carrier, and

WHEREAS, the current premiums are due and payable at this time, be it

RESOLVED, that payment due in the amount of $179,570.84 for the period January 1, 2023 – January 1, 2024 for the County Insurance Package be hereby approved, and be it further

RESOLVED, that payment due in the amount of $17,974.69 for the period of January 7, 2023 – January 7, 2024 for cyber insurance 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 NFP, in the amount of $179,570.84 for Invoice No. 657534 and $17,974.69 for Invoice No. 657243 from the several accounts for insurance.

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WHEREAS Resolution No. 350-22 adopted November 3, 2022 appointed Betsy Bain and Nick Mauro as Supervisor Representatives to the Board of Directors of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District for a period of January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023, and

WHEREAS Nick Mauro has resigned, creating a vacancy on the Board of Directors, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors has recommended the appointment of Chris Rhodes to fill the vacancy, be it

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 350-22 is hereby amended to appoint Chris Rhodes, instead of Nick Mauro as Supervisor Representative for a term of one year, commencing January 1, 2023 and terminating December 31, 2023.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE 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, William G. Farber – Term of January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2023, Christy Wilt – Term January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024, Clay Arsenault – Term of January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025

AGREEMENT WITH THE ADIRONDACK PARK LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW BOARD – 2023

BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board for the 2023 appropriation in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00), charging Account No. A6326.0403, and is hereby approved for payment and the County Treasurer be so advised.

AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ASSOCIATION OF HAMILTON COUNTY

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has appropriated the sum of Forty-nine Thousand Eight Hundred Ten Dollars ($49,810.00) 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, 2023 through December 31, 2023 in the amount of Forty-nine Thousand Eight Hundred Ten Dollars ($49,810.00), and be it further

RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize payment of Forty-nine Thousand Eight Hundred Ten Dollars ($49,810.00) to the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Hamilton County in one payment, on or about February 2, 2023 and said amount shall be paid from Account No. A8750.0401, and the Hamilton County Treasurer be so advised.

CONTRACT WITH THE 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 2023, 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 One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) 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 One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) be paid on or about March 2, 2023 from Fish and Game Account No. A8720.0402 Federal Fish and Game, and that the Fish & Game Account No. A8720.0402 be charged for any and all other expenses authorized herein, and be it also

RESOLVED, that Hamilton County would provide funding for up to eight local Hamilton County Fish & Game or Rod & Gun Clubs at up to $500.00 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 $500.00 as part of said contract, and be it further

RESOLVED, that all expenses under Fish and Game Account No. A8720.0402 Fish & Game will be reimbursements to the Federation for expenses already paid under the $500.00 per club formula and $500.00 for said Coyote Contest, and the County Treasurer be so authorized.

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS it is necessary for the Department of Social Services to enter into a cooperative agreement with the County Attorney in order to justify and obtain funding for such representation, and

WHEREAS the Office of the County Attorney provides representation to the Department of Social Services through appointment of the Assistant County Attorney, be it

RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Hamilton County Department of Social Services, the Hamilton County Attorney, and the Hamilton County Chairman of the Board of Supervisors are hereby authorized to execute a Cooperation Agreement for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 between the Department of Social Services and the Hamilton County Attorney upon review of the Hamilton County Attorney.

APPROVAL TO FUND AND PAY INVOICES RECEIVED UTILIZING THE ARP ACT FUNDS FOR THE NEW FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BEING IMPLEMENTED IN THE TREASURERS, PERSONNEL AND CLERK OF THE BOARD’S OFFICE

WHEREAS one invoice has been received from Tyler Technologies for the new financial/personnel software being implemented for month of December, and

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

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to fund Account No. A1325.0412 – ARP Act Financial Software in the amount of $390.00 to be offset by funding Revenue Account No. A4089.0200 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $390.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay Tyler Technologies for Invoice No. 025-404824 in the amount of $390.00, from Account No. A1325.0412 ARP Act, Financial Software.

2022 - ESTABLISH PETTY CASH/CHANGE FUND - COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE

DATED: JANUARY 5, 2023

BY

WHEREAS customers continually use large bills to pay for their DMV transactions and the starting cash drawers do not have sufficient cash to make the necessary change due the customer, and

WHEREAS, in order to make change, it is necessary to make change from the previous day's receipts, if possible, and

WHEREAS, a recent DMV Audit frowned upon this practice, and

WHEREAS a meeting was held with the Central Government Committee, and they approved establishing a fund specifically for this purpose in the amount of $500.00, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a check in the amount of $500.00 payable to Jane S. Zarecki, Hamilton County Clerk, from Account No. A1410.0405 Supplies so she may establish the petty cash-change fund as described above.

AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE POSITION

COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE

WHEREAS major staffing changes will be occurring in the County Clerk/ DMV Offices in the next couple of years, and

WHEREAS, these changes will require the shifting of duties currently handled by existing staff, and the possibility of cross training to other areas, and

WHEREAS one of the major changes will be in the area of the DMV and a need for a supervisory person whose duties have been outlined per the proposed Senior Motor Vehicle Clerk job description currently under review by the Personnel Officer, and

WHEREAS many “Senior Motor Vehicle Clerk” job descriptions from New York State along with job descriptions from other counties who currently have an active Senior Motor Vehicle Clerk among their staff and have written a job description for Senior Motor Vehicle Clerk that reflects the duties required in this unique situation have been reviewed, and

WHEREAS, in a meeting with the Central Government Committee, it was agreed that this position should be established sooner than later, and

WHEREAS, with approval of the Personnel Officer of the job description, the civil service test for this position would be ordered and posted as a competitive/promotional exam, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the new position of Senior Motor Vehicle Clerk, and the Personnel Officer is so authorized, and the County Treasurer is so notified.

AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE FIVE BOAT PATROLMEN TO SERVE IN SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has reported to this Board there is a need for five boat patrolmen to patrol lakes in Hamilton County during the 2023 Summer Season (June through September), therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Sheriff be authorized to hire five boat patrolmen for the 2023 Summer Season beginning June 16th 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.

APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, FIRE COORDINATOR AND EMS COORDINATOR

BE IT RESOLVED that Jill Dunham is hereby appointed Director of Emergency Services for a term of January 1, 2023 ending December 31, 2023 at an hourly rate of $28.292, 40 hours per week, paid from Account No. A3640.0101, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Sean O’Brien is hereby appointed Fire Coordinator for the term of January 1, 2023 ending December 31, 2023 at an hourly rate of $26.358 from Account No. A3640.0103, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Avis Warner is hereby temporarily appointed EMS Coordinator at an hourly rate of $26.358 from Account No. A3640.0102, until such time that a permanent EMS Coordinator is appointed, and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.

AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH PEER COUNSELOR FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM

WHEREAS, according to the NYS Department of Health, the local health department provides administration of WIC program initiatives, and

WHEREAS, according to WIC program requirement, the Hamilton County Nursing Service (HCPHNS) must provide a Peer Counselor to assist mothers in the successful breast feeding of their children, and

WHEREAS, Kaeli Abraham of Wells, NY is qualified to provide peer counseling support through the WIC program, and

WHEREAS, Kaeli Abraham has agreed to maintain any ongoing training required of her to maintain her Peer Counselor designation, and

WHEREAS Kaeli Abraham will be reimbursed at a rate of $15.00 per hour plus travel reimbursement at the prevailing county mileage rate, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with Kaeli Abraham to provide Peer Counselor services to mothers in Hamilton County, as described above, to begin January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 upon approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.

AETNA INSURANCE COMPANY OVERPAYMENT REFUND CHECK

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service/Home Health Agency in furnishing its patient services receives reimbursement from the Federal and State Governments, private insurance, and various other sources, and

WHEREAS, Aetna Insurance Company has done a routine review of claim payments finding that there was overpayment of $2,250.50 provided to Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service/Home Health Agency, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Treasurer refund $2,250.50 to AETNA, 29408 Reliable Parkway, Chicago, IL 60686-0294 from Account No. A1610.

KEUKA COLLEGE EDUCATION AFFILIATION AGREEMENT AND FIELD EXPERIENCE FOR MADILYN BRAUNIUS

WHEREAS, Madilyn Braunius who attends Keuka College has expressed interest in completing a field experience with Hamilton County Public Health, and

WHEREAS, the field experience is from January 16, 2023 through January 27, 2023, and

WHEREAS, Keuka College has sent an education affiliation agreement and certificate of liability insurance, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be authorized to sign the education affiliation agreement between Keuka College and Hamilton County Public Health, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Madilyn Braunius be permitted to complete her field experience with Hamilton County Public Health.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN “CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FOR PROVIDER UTILIZING ELECTRONIC BILLING”

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service submits electronic claims to the State’s Medicaid Fiscal Agent, and

WHEREAS the agency maintains three programs for which one or more “Certification Statement for Provider Utilizing Electronic Billing” forms is required as follows:

Preschool Special Education Program:

ETIN: 6N8 – Medicaid Provider Number 03085178 - Expires May.

ETIN: BE56 – Medicaid Provider Number 03085178 – Expires December.

Early Intervention Program:

ETIN: NY7 – Medicaid Provider Number 02960992, NPI 1528197894 – Early Intervention Service Coordination. Expires October.

ETIN: 00E8 – Medicaid Provider Number 02960992, NPI 1528197894 – Hamilton County Public Health Early Intervention Service Coordination. Expires May.

Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service (CHHA):

ETIN: NY7 – Medicaid Provider Number 02997386 – Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service. Expires October.

ETIN: OZ7 – Medicaid Provider Number 02997386 – Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service. Expires February.

ETIN: J5T (BlackTree) – Medicaid Provider Number 02997386 – Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service. Expires October.

ETIN: CLHF – Medicaid Provider Number 02997386 – Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service. Expires July.

be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to sign each “Certification Statement for Provider Utilizing Electronic Billing” for the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service, as needed, for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

APPROVAL OF VETERANS SERVICES CONTRACT - 2023

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, 2023 through December 31, 2023, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Hamilton County shall pay to Fulton County the sum of $16,500.00 per annum in quarterly installments on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2023, plus expenses incurred by the Director for travel, postage, telephone, office supplies, printing, flags, and markers, miscellaneous, conferences, schools, and seminars not to exceed $900.00.

AUTHORIZING LEASE WITH ONEWORKSOURCE – 2023

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, working with the local WIOA, and the North Country Regional Workforce Investment Council (OneWorkSource), have worked out the details of a lease for the OneWorkSource space, and

WHEREAS, the lease will cover the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, and

WHEREAS the monthly rent to be paid by said tenant will be $475.00 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 DSS Commissioner Roberta Bly.

APPROVAL TO AMEND PATRICE JOAN HICKS’ 2022 CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton has approved the contract with Patrice Joan Hicks to provide clinical social work services to residents of Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS, due to the unanticipated demand the utilization of services provided by Ms. Hicks will exceed the cap of $12,500.00 for clinical counseling and the overall cap of $14,500.00 for clinical counseling and mental health evaluations combined as specified in the contract during the past year, and

WHEREAS services projected to be provided by Patrice Joan Hicks will require additional funding through the end of the current year, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves amending the County’s 2022 contract for Patrice Joan Hicks to a cap of $14,960.00 for clinical counseling and an overall cap of $16,960.00, and the Treasurer be so advised.

AUTHORIZING OUT OF STATE TRAVEL – COMMUNITY SERVICES

WHEREAS Stephanie Hample 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 Stephanie Hample to attend the annual SAMHSA sponsored CADCA Leadership Forum scheduled for January 30-February 2, 2023 at the Gaylord National, National Harbor, Maryland, and

WHEREAS there is no cost to the County and Stephanie Hample will receive continuing education credits toward her Prevention Certification through participating in this conference, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors authorizes Stephanie Hample to attend this Conference as a work event, and the County Treasurer be so advised.

AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR RAISE THE AGE SERVICES - HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PREVENTION INITIATIVE

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 $94,535.00 annually effective January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023, 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 $99,366.00 annually effective January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023.

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS - 2023

WHEREAS each year the DPW Superintendent needs to purchase materials and supplies for road construction projects, road maintenance projects and have some inventory available for emergencies for the county system, and

WHEREAS, in all instances the purchases are made through New York State Contract, Hamilton County awarded bids or through a piggyback contract bid from another county of New York State, and

WHEREAS most of these purchases are over the threshold of the County Highway Superintendents authority to purchase without either Chairman’s authorization or by Board resolution authorizing the said purchases, and

WHEREAS these materials and supplies include but not limited to stone items, culverts, hot mix asphalt, equipment rental, road striping and general construction items, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the County Highway Superintendent to purchase materials and supplies as needed without specific authorization for each purchase for county road construction and maintenance if it is within the current adopted budget for 2023 and the County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

APPROVAL - USE OF COUNTY ROADS AS DESIGNATED FOR SNOWMOBILE USE FOR YEAR 2023

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 2023, 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.