Supervisors September 7 2023
County to spend $345,000 to attract tourists to the county.
BY PETE KLEIN
LAKE PLEASANT—When the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on September 7, it authorized numerous resolutions, including the following one which basically authorizes the County to spend $172,500 to get $172,500 from the State to spend a total of $345,000 to attract tourist to the county.
CONTINUATION OF TOURIST PROMOTION AGENCY FOR HAMILTON COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR PROMOTION OF TOURISM
WHEREAS the New York State Department of Economic Development is empowered to approve application from local governments for matching funds to be used for promoting tourism therein, and
WHEREAS, the President of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has recommended that an application for such funds be submitted to the Department of Economic Development for matching funds up to the amount appropriated therefore within the New York State budget, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that, Michelle Clement of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to submit an application to Kelly Rabideau-Baquerizo, Tourism Matching Funds Director, Empire State Development Division of Tourism, Albany, New York 12245, for matching funds in an amount up to One Hundred Seventy-two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($172,500.00) to be used for the promotion of tourism in Hamilton County, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is hereby named Project Director in relation thereto, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby certifies to the New York State Department of Economic Development that both the County of Hamilton and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism have been in existence for more than three (3) years, and be it further
RESOLVED, that in order to comply with Commerce Law, Article 5-A (New York State Tourism Promotion Act) that the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism be the duly designated tourist promotion agency for the County of Hamilton for the fiscal year of 2023/2024, and the County Treasurer be so advised.
AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2023 A LOCAL LAW TO EXTEND THE ADDITIONAL MORTGAGE RECORDING TAX WITHIN THE COUNTY OF
HAMILTON DATED: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
RESOLVED, that proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2023 titled “A LOCAL LAW TO EXTEND THE ADDITIONAL MORTGAGE RECORDING TAX WITHIN THE COUNTY OF HAMILTON”, attached hereto and made a part hereof, be, and the same hereby is introduced before the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, and in order to give interested members of the public the opportunity to be heard thereon, the Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing at the Supervisors’ Rooms in the Hamilton County Municipal Building on the 5th day of October, 2023, at 11 a.m., on the matter of the adoption of said proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2023, entitled “A LOCAL LAW TO EXTEND THE ADDITIONAL MORTGAGE RECORDING TAX WITHIN THE COUNTY OF HAMILTON”, and it be further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors be, and she hereby is authorized and directed to give notice of such public hearing in the manner provided by law.
APPROVAL OF BIDS ON AUCTIONED TAX PARCELS
WHEREAS the County of Hamilton held the annual foreclosure auction on-line on August 28-30, 2023, and
WHEREAS, attached hereto and made part hereof is Schedule “A” which contains the names of the high bidder, the tax parcel number, and the bid price for each parcel, and
WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Treasurer has reviewed the bids for each tax parcel and recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the bids and sale of said parcels to the high bidders, be it
RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, pursuant to Section 116 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, does hereby approve the bid price for each map parcel shown on “Schedule A” and does hereby authorize the transfer of said property to the named high bidder subject to receipt of the entire bid amount along with associated transfer costs and the approval of the County Attorney, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors to execute Quit Claim Deeds for said tax map parcels to the high bidder and to execute all other necessary documents to transfer said tax map parcels to the high bidder.
Town of Morehouse: Bidder: Matthew Keicher, Sr. Parcel: 125.013-1-31 Bid Price: $4,500.00
Town of Wells: Bidder: Domenico Clemente Parcel: 130.014-1-6 Bid Price: $206,000.00
Elegance Property Management LLC Takia Walker Parcel: 130.018-2-11.110 Bid Price: $1,000.00
CONTRACT WITH THE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM FOR COURT CLEANING AND MINOR REPAIRS – 2023-2028
WHEREAS, the State of New York, pursuant to the laws of 1996, Chapter 686, began to assume responsibility for the costs of cleaning and minor repairs to the court facilities, and
WHEREAS the County is now in receipt of a new five-year agreement which runs from SFY 2023-2024 through SFY 2027-2028, and
WHEREAS the initial contract period is for April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024 for an amount not to exceed $191,827.00, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Chairman to enter into a contract with the Unified Court System for the purposes of being reimbursed for the costs of cleaning and making minor repairs to the Hamilton County Court facilities, for the period of April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028.
AUTHORIZING RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT FOR STERLING GOODSPEED
WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has been asked to review the eligibility of Sterling Goodspeed for retiree health insurance under the applicable rules, and
WHEREAS the Civil Service history and payroll record represents a challenge in that as a salaried Assistant District Attorney the pattern of hours worked and hourly rates appear to bounce around without explanation, and
WHEREAS Sterling had no reason to ask for an interpretation of eligibility for County health insurance until March 1, 2012, at which time Resolution No. 93-12 of 2012 determined him eligible at 30 hours per week (full-time) $29.313 per hour, and $45,904 annual, and
WHEREAS, the Employee Handbook has different rules for those who were full-time employees of Hamilton County prior to 2010 (ten years of full-time service), and
WHEREAS, for the purpose of this review, 2009 shows an annual salary for Sterling Goodspeed of $45,225 consistent with what was determined full-time in 2012, and
WHEREAS, counting the 5 years Sterling worked as Assistant District Attorney when it appears he was clearly full-time (2009-2013), as well as the 5 years he has currently worked in an eligible position in the Public Defense Office, gives him 10 years, though not consecutive, and
WHEREAS the County in the past granted retiree health insurance benefit in the case of 15 non-consistent years, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Sterling Goodspeed is deemed fully eligible should he retire at the end of 2028, and prior to that based on the following: End of 2026 – 20% Retiree Share. No Retiree Health Insurance benefit for retirement before that date and be it further
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer, Personnel Officer, and Sterling Goodspeed be so notified.
AUTHORIZING 28 HOUR WORK WEEK FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION IN THE PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Assigned Counsel Panel for Hamilton County has been converted to a Public Defender system, and
WHEREAS, the Public Defender’s Office presently employs an Administrative Assistant for 21 hours per week, and
WHEREAS the job responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant have expanded significantly to include state reporting on every criminal disposition in each calendar year, qualification of clients at court appearances according to state income guidelines, office management at Public Defender’s Office, file management for both criminal and family court, legal research and document preparation and general coordination of a three-attorney law practice, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the position of Administrative Assistant in the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office is expanded to a work week of 28 hours with a salary rate set at $21.179 per hour so as to align with 100% reimbursement funding provided by the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services for an annual salary of $38,546.00 effective September 11, 2023.
AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE RELATED SERVICES FOR THE PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM – TOWN OF WEBB UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required to provide for Related Services (Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy Services) for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have a developmental delay as defined through a comprehensive evaluation, through the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) process, and
WHEREAS, Town of Webb Union Free School District can provide these related services through the New York State Department of Education, and
WHEREAS the frequency and duration of services for each child is based on the findings of the comprehensive evaluation and rules applying to section 4410 of the NYS Education Law, as determined by the CPSE committee in preparing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and
WHEREAS the compensation for related services are set at rates in conjunction with the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Department of Education, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with said provider to provide the aforesaid services for the period of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 pursuant to an aforesaid IEP for each eligible child, with compensation for services rendered at the current approved rates set forth for Hamilton County by the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Education Department, upon approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer be so notified.
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH SPEECH THERAPIST – HONORA BICHE DATED: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service contracts with individual providers of speech and language pathologies for several programs, and
WHEREAS, Honora Biche of 170 Chartier Road, Northville, NY 12134, is a duly licensed Speech and Language Pathologist by the NYS Department of Education, Office of Professions and wishes to contract with the Nursing Service, and
WHEREAS the term of this contract shall be from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 and compensated at a rate of $75.00 per visit, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with Honora Biche, SLP to provide speech therapy to the residents of Hamilton County, for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 at a rate of $75.00 per visit, upon approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.
AUTHORIZING THE 2023 CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE
WHEREAS Resolution No. 119-18 adopted April 5, 2018 authorized the April 1, 2018- March 31, 2023 Child & Family Services Plan, and
WHEREAS, New York State Office of Children and Family Services extended the current plan cycle through June 30, 2024, and
WHEREAS Roberta A Bly has provided the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors with the April 1, 2023- March 31, 2024 Child & Family Services Plan Annual Update, be it
RESOLVED, that Roberta A Bly, Commissioner of Social Services & Executive Director of the County Youth Bureau; Amy Granger, Probation Director and the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors are authorized to sign.
AMEND COUNTY BUDGET AND CONTRACT WITH THE HAMILTON, FULTON, MONTGOMERY PREVENTION COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton has approved the 2023 contract with the Hamiton, Fulton, Montgomery Prevention Council to provide Prevention Services to the residents of Hamilton County, and
WHEREAS NYS OASAS funding was increased in the most recent State Aid Letter by $2,384.00, and
WHEREAS the current contract does not reflect this increase in the County’s 2023 budget, be it
RESOLVED, that Revenue Acct. No. A.3484.100 and Expenditure Acct. No. A.4310.0425 both be increased by $2,384.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves amending the County’s 2023 contract with Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery Prevention Council from $78,449.00 to $80,833.00, and the Treasurer be so advised.
CREATING REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR SYSTEM OF CARE GRANT – COMMUNITY SERVICES
WHEREAS, Hamilton County Community Services has been awarded a grant to develop a System of Care, and
WHEREAS there is not currently a revenue and expenditure account associated with this grant, be it
RESOLVED, that Account No. A4310.0411 Systems of Care Grant be created in the amount of $22,334.00 to be totally offset by creating Revenue Account No. A4490.0200 Systems of Care Grant in the amount of $22,334.00.
CREATING SECRETARY POSITION - COMMUNITY SERVICES
WHEREAS Hamilton County Community Services department will have a vacancy in the Clerk position as of September 11, 2023, and
WHEREAS the duties of the position require a higher skill level than that of Clerk, be it
RESOLVED, that the current Clerk position become a Secretary position, and be it further RESOLVED, that Account No. A4310.0104 and Account No. A4320.0104 be renamed
Secretary, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer be authorized to advertise the vacant position as a Secretary position and the County Treasurer and Director of Community Services be so notified.
CREATION OF MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AIDE POSITION – COMMUNITY SERVICES
WHEREAS, Hamilton County Community Services is no longer providing Health Home Management Services, and
WHEREAS there is a need for intensive in-home services to support the Mental Health Therapy being provided by Hamilton County Community Services’ Social Workers, and
WHEREAS Hamilton County Community Services receives State Aid to provide Case Management Services for 2024, and
WHEREAS Hamilton County Community Services would like to create the Mental Health Therapy Aide position to address those needs using State Aid funding and said position will begin in January 2024, be it
RESOLVED, the Mental Health Therapy Aide position be created to be filled January 2024.
OFFERING REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PREVENTION SERVICES – COMMUNITY SERVICES
WHEREAS, due to staffing concerns the Hamilton County Community Services Prevention Program is not sustainable, and
WHEREAS, Hamilton County Community Services Board has recommended contracting a community-based organization to operate said services, and
WHEREAS Hamilton County Community Services receives State Aid for those services, be it
RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services be authorized to prepare a Request for Applications for the provision of Prevention Services with the State Aid allotted for those services.
AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF HAMILTON COUNTY’S CONTRACT WITH THE REGIONAL OFFICE OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FOR THREE YEARS
WHEREAS the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors authorized ROOST to provide the Tourism Promotion services for Hamilton County through 2023, and
WHEREAS this contractual relationship has been very successful and of great benefit to Hamilton County, and
WHEREAS, both Hamilton County and ROOST are in favor of extending the contract, and
WHEREAS the current contract with ROOST ends December 31, 2023, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the 2024 contract will have a 10% increase over the previous contract to cover rising costs, and be it further
RESOLVED, that with the County Attorney’s approval, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign a 3-year contract with ROOST.
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO WARRENSBURG COLLISION CENTER, INC. – INSURANCE REPAIR
WHEREAS Vehicle #621 - 2019 Chevy 3833 was involved in an accident and the repairs for the damage were completed by Warrensburg Collision Center, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator recommends the payment of said repairs of the 2019 Chevy 3833, be it
RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to increase Account No. A1910.0402 Repairs to Vehicles-Insurance by $2,684.70 to be totally offset by increasing Revenue Account No. A2680.0000 Insurance Recoveries by $2,684.70, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make a check payable to: Warrensburg Collision Center, Inc. 3985 Main Street Warrensburg, NY for Invoice #6228 in the amount of $2,884.70 and the funds be taken out of Account No. A1910.0402 Repairs to Vehicles-Insurance and the Fleet Coordinator and Clerk of the Board be so notified.
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO TECHNICAL BUILDING SERVICES (TBS) – INDIAN LAKE COUNTY FACILITY
WHEREAS Resolution No. 215-23 authorized the purchase and installation of AC condensers in the Social Service and Legal Wings in the Indian Lake County Building Facility by Technical Building Services, Inc. (TBS) at a cost of $38,250.00, and
WHEREAS, during installation of the AC condensers TBS recommended the installation of drains for the A-coils that wasn’t part of the original specifications, and
WHEREAS the Superintendent authorized the drains to be installed upon the recommendation of TBS, and
WHEREAS the drains are installed and have been inspected by the DPW Building Project Supervisor and deemed complete, be it
RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to make payment to Technical Building Services, Inc., 12E Commerce Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020-3631 in the amount of $1,100.00 from Account No. A1620.414 Five-Year Building Project Plan and the DPW Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so advised.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD FUND PROJECTS FOR 2023
WHEREAS there has been appropriated in the 2023 highway budget the sum of
$1,373,283.85 for the construction of County Road Fund Projects for 2023 and these funds are 100% reimbursed through the Consolidation Highway Improvement Program (CHIP’s), and
WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent has recommended the expenditure of $75,000.00 for the construction of the following project:
COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 6 Town of Wells Co. Rd. No. 16 – Gilmantown Road Rd., Bank stabilization, Culvert Installation & Base & Top @ 20 ft. Approx. 600 feet…$75,000.00 Account No. D5112.2539 and
WHEREAS the above designated road is on a completed system of the Hamilton County road map adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Hamilton County and approved by the Commissioner of Transportation, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton does allot and appropriate from Account No. D5112.0202 Capital projects, the sum of $75,000.00, for the construction of the above designated project as recommended by the County Highway Superintendent and the County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so advised.
APPROVAL FOR AMENDING CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD FUND PROJECTS FOR 2023
WHEREAS Resolution No. 161-23 authorized the construction of County Road Fund Projects for 2023, and
WHEREAS, due to weather-related issues the Superintendent recommends the adjustments or delays of certain projects authorized for 2023, and
WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends the postponement of the following approved projects until 2024 - COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 3 Town of Wells Co. Rd No. 8 – Griffin Road, HMA overlay Base & PPST Top @ 20 ft. Approx. 1.5 mile…$210,000.00 Account No. 5112.2536
COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 5 Town of Indian Lake Co. Rd. No. 4 – Big Brook Road, Replace Large Culvert, and pave Base and Top Approx. 0.4 miles…$100,000.00 Account No. 5112.2538 and
WHEREAS the total CHIP’s appropriation for County Road Projects No.3 and No.5 totals $310,000.00, and
WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends that $310,000.00 be transferred back into Account No. D5112.0202 Capital Projects, and
WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends amending the following County Road Capital Projects for 2023 as follows –
COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 1 Town of Indian Lake
Co. Rd. No. 12 – Cedar River Rd., Improve drainage, recycle base and HMA Base @ 21 ft. Approx. 2.4 miles… $500,000.00
Account No. D5112.2534
COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NO. 2 Town of Arietta
Co. Rd No. 24 – Old Piseco Road, HMA overlay Base &Top @ 20 ft.
Approx. 2.0 miles… $285,900.22
Account No. 5112.2535 and
WHEREAS the above designated roads are on a completed system of the Hamilton County road map adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Hamilton County and approved by the Commissioner of Transportation, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton does approve the adjustments and postponements of the above designated projects as recommended by the County Highway Superintendent and that the other County Road Capital Projects remain the same, be it further.
RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer be so authorized to make the transfers and adjustments to the above designated projects and the DPW Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so advised.
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR REPAIRS TO TRUCK #121
WHEREAS the DPW owns a 2012 International Paystar tandem dump truck that required the replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump and EGR valve and other emission repairs, and
WHEREAS the Superintendent sent the truck to H. L. Gage to diagnose the mechanical issues the truck was having and to have the repairs completed and the repairs were completed to truck #121 at a cost of $15,045.86 and the said truck is back in service, be it
RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to send payment to H.L. Gage Sales, Inc., PO Box 5170, Albany, NY 12205 in the amount of $15,045.86 for truck #121 and the funds be taken out of Account No. DM5310.0401 Repairs and Clerk of the Board and Highway Superintendent be so notified.
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE FOR 2022 SHERIFF VEHICLE
WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office is need of a new vehicle for 2024, and
WHEREAS, because of the market shortages vehicles are very difficult to purchase, and WHEREAS, a 2022 Ram SSV pickup has become available from Main Motor Car that is under New York State Contract, and
WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator has met with the Public Works Committee and the Sheriff, and
WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator recommends the purchase of one (1) new Ram SSV Crew Cab Pickup, be it
RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to order one (1) 2022 Ram SSV Pickup for the Sheriff’s Office mentioned herein for a total of $42,247.00 delivered from Main Motorcar, Johnstown, NY under NYS State Police Mini Bid #8161, Contract PC66680, and be it further
RESOLVED, that $42,247.00 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 to cover the cost of the vehicle and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the Sheriff, Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ONE VEHICLE - DPW
WHEREAS the Public Works department is need of a vehicle and because of the ability to purchase vehicles continues to be difficult, the Superintendent recommends purchasing when vehicles become available that are on contract pricing, and
WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator has met with the Public Works Committee to discuss the said vehicle purchase, be it
RESOLVED, that hereby the Fleet Coordinator is authorized to purchase one (1) New 2023 Dodge Durango with options from Main Motorcar of Johnstown, NY under New York State Contract PC66680, Mini Bid #13382 pricing at a cost of $44,610.00 delivered, be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds be taken out of Account No. DM5130.0201 Road Equipment and the County Treasurer, Fleet Coordinator and Clerk of the Board be so advised.
AUTHORIZING COUNTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE KOBELCO EXCAVATOR – DPW (Highway)
WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee in regard to purchasing a Kobelco SK140 Excavator under Sourcewell Contract pricing, and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee recommends the purchase of the said excavator, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors authorizes the DPW Superintendent to purchase a 2023 Kobelco SK140-SR-7 with options delivered in the amount of $179,702.30 under Sourcewell Contract #011723-KBL from Robert H. Finke and Sons, Inc. of Selkirk, NY, and this will be a charge to Account D5112.0202 Permanent Improvements (CHIP’s) and the DPW Superintendent, County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so advised.
RELOCATE FUEL DEPOT EQUIPMENT AT THE ARIETTA FUEL STATION FOR HAMILTON COUNTY
WHEREAS, Hamilton County is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Arietta Fuel Depot located at the Town of Arietta Highway Garage, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Arietta has completed a new highway garage onsite and will be demolishing the old highway garage, and
WHEREAS the electrical, safety and communication equipment for the fuel station that was installed in the old highway garage needed to be relocated, and
WHEREAS, said equipment was removed from the old highway garage and installed in a closer building onsite with new conduits, lines, and panels replaced as needed by R.M. Dalrymple, the vendor that services all of the Hamilton County Fuel Depots, and
WHEREAS the work has been inspected by the DPW Superintendent who recommends payment in the invoiced amount of $14,628.54, be it
RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to make payment to R.M. Dalrymple Company, Inc., 15 Grace Moore Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 in the amount of $14,628.54 from Account No. DM5130.0405 Gas and Diesel, and the DPW Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so advised.
AUTHORIZING MICROWAVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH NOKIA DATED: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
WHEREAS, Hamilton County has multiple microwave sites, with more to be added in the future, to their communications system, and
WHEREAS, Hamilton County has been given a quote from Nokia, under NYS contract #PT64249 in the amount of $20,118.07, and
WHEREAS this contract is valid for the remainder of 2023 and 2024, and
WHEREAS this contract includes pricing for microwave maintenance and IP/MPLS Maintenance, be it
RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Emergency Services Office be authorized to purchase this one-year plan for microwave and IP/MPLS Maintenance Funding for this Purchase Order will be covered by funds available from NYS Department of Homeland Securities and Emergency Services, Office of Interoperable Communications Formula Grant SICG FY 18 Targeted grant, Account No. A3645.0428 ST18-1005-D00.
AUTHORIZING HAMILTON COUNTY TO JOIN THE RURAL HOUSING COALITION OF NEW YORK
WHEREAS, The Rural Housing Coalition of New York represents rural preservation companies, and other housing and community development professionals from government, non- profits and the private sector that share a common interest in serving all the residents of rural New York State, and
WHEREAS, The Coalition provides its members with training and technical assistance, networking opportunities with colleagues from around the state and serves as an information resource for funding, relevant laws and regulations, sample policies and best practices, and
WHEREAS Hamilton County like many other Counties in the Adirondacks is struggling with Workforce Housing, and Workforce Housing affordability, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that this Resolution Authorizes Hamilton County to join the Rural Housing Coalition of NY, and be it also
RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to use the County Credit card to pay the membership fee ($250) to join.
AUTHORIZING REPLACEMENT OF BOILER – INDIAN LAKE DPW FACILITY DATED: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
WHEREAS the heating boiler in the Indian Lake highway facility is need of replacing, and
WHEREAS, the Buildings Project Supervisor has request written quotes from three vendors and have received two written quotes for the purchase of the boiler and related supplies as follows –Security Supply, Johnstown, NY - $13,486.61; F. W. Webb, Queensbury, NY - $14,776.46; J. E. Sawyer, Glens falls, NY – Did not return a written quote and
WHEREAS the DPW Superintendent recommends purchasing the Boiler and related supplies from Security Supply, and
WHEREAS, the Buildings Division will installing the said boiler in-house, be it RESOLVED, that hereby the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Superintendent for the purchase of the boiler and related supplies as recommended and it will be a charge to Account No. A1620.0414 Five-Year Building Project Plan and the County Treasurer, Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.
AUTHORIZING AND FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECT FOR DAMAGE REPAIR FROM DR4723 JULY 2023 FLOODING
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2023 Hamilton County was hit by torrential rain, and
WHEREAS Hamilton County owned infrastructure of road and bridges received damage from the torrential rain flooding, and
WHEREAS, the County DPW department has begun repairing the damages to get roads and bridges reopened, and
WHEREAS, the DPW has needed to purchase materials such as crushed stone and crusher run gravel along with rental of equipment and has a contractor in place to begin repairing bridge abutment scouring, and
WHEREAS the DPW needs to have funding available for these resources while state and federal government agencies complete damage assessments from the disaster for Hamilton County for the related storm damage, and
WHEREAS, in the first instance the DPW Superintendent recommends the transfer of $100,000.00 from the County Road Fund balance to fund the permanent repairs, be it
RESOLVED, that $100,000.00 be transferred from County Road Fund Balance to Capital Account No.H2.8760.0401 July 2023 Flooding and that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to make the said transfer and the Clerk of the Board and County DPW Superintendent be so notified.
