Friday, December 3, 2021

County sets supervisor meeting dates

 Supervisors December 2 2021



County sets supervisor meeting dates

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT

The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on December 2 and began its work with passing the following resolution.

CALENDAR SCHEDULE OF REGULAR SESSIONS FOR THE YEAR 2022 

RESOLVED, that the attached calendar as submitted by the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors be set up through November 3, 2022 with dates for the Annual Session determined at a later date, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Committee meetings shall be held on the Monday, eleven days prior to the regular Board meeting.

2022 Annual Meeting Calendar presented December 2, 2021 All meetings will start at 10:30 A.M. except when otherwise stated.

MEETING DATES

Organization Meeting 2PM January 6, 2022; February 3; March 3; April 7; May 5; June 2; July 7, August 4, September 1; October 6; November 3.

Committee meeting shall be held on the Monday, eleven days prior to the regular Board meeting.

AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF CHARGEBACKS TO TOWNS

BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to levy, from towns as accumulated charge backs accrued, consisting of charge backs from corrections to the tax bills and for tax refunds, as well as any other incidental charges to the towns of Hamilton County.

AUTHORIZING TOWNS OF BENSON, HOPE, LAKE PLEASANT AND MOREHOUSE SHARED SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR ACCOUNTING IN 2022

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors set the agenda for developing a Shared Services Plan with all the Towns, Villages, and School Districts within Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office has been providing Back Office functions, including but not limited to Accounting, and

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office would like to continue these functions, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with the Towns of Benson, Hope, Lake Pleasant, and Morehouse to provide Bookkeeping Services for the year 2022, with the approval of the County Attorney, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Contracts will be in the following amounts: Benson - $7,800; Hope - $ 9,700; Lake Pleasant - $13,500; Morehouse - $7,800.

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be so authorized, plus the Clerk of the Board and Personnel Officer be so notified.

ARP ACT ACCOUNT FOR BUCK MOUNTAIN FIRE TOWER TRAIL WORK AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB

WHEREAS, Hamilton County was awarded ARP Act monies, and

WHEREAS Resolution No. 150-21 authorized an agreement with the Adirondack Mountain Club for work on the Buck Mountain Fire Tower Trail in the amount of $31,500, and

WHEREAS, said work has now been completed and is an eligible expense under said funding, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to create and fund Account No. A8020.0418 ARP Act, Buck Mt. Fire Tower Trail in the amount of $31,500 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A4089.0200 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $31,500, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay the Adirondack Mountain Club $31,500 for Invoice No. 39430 from Account No. Account No. A8020.0418 ARP Act, Buck Mt. Fire Tower Trail.

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 Dollars ($172,000) 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 2021/2022, and the County Treasurer be so advised.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD, INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE MENTAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the Chair of the Community Services Board can recommend reappointments to the Community Services Board and its Subcommittees, and

WHEREAS five members of the Community Services Board have terms that are expiring, and

WHEREAS two members of the Community Services Board’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee have terms that are expiring, and

WHEREAS two members of the Community Services Board’s Mental Health Subcommittee have terms that are expiring, be it

RESOLVED, that Mary Kiewicz of Piseco, John Simons of Piseco, Bryan Rudes of Piseco, Debby Ameden of Indian Lake and Natalie Luxford of Long Lake be reappointed to the Community Services Board with terms to expire on December 31, 2025, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Mary Kiewicz of Piseco and Kathy Hutchins of Indian Lake be reappointed to the Community Services Board’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee with terms to expire on December 31, 2025, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Bryan Rudes of Piseco and Natalie Luxford of Long Lake be reappointed to the Community Services Board’s Mental Health Subcommittee with terms to expire on December 31, 2025 and the County Treasurer be so advised.

RESOLUTION TO FUND COUNTY RCORP PROGRAM – COMMUNITY SERVICES DATED: DECEMBER 2, 2021

WHEREAS Hamilton County Community Services (HCCS) participates in the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) grant with Citizens Advocates, Inc., and the Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center (HM AHEC) who is the recipient of the grant, and

WHEREAS, Citizens Advocates, Inc. receives funding from the grant from the HM AHEC as they hold the certification for Substance Use Disorder treatment services provided by HCCS, and

WHEREAS an agreement has been authorized by Hamilton County and Citizens Advocates that will allow Citizens Advocates, Inc. to pass through funding from the grant over the next two years from the HM AHEC to HCCS to provide local services, trainings and support identified in the RCORP grant, and

WHEREAS the amount for 2021 is $6,249.75, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the County Treasurer to fund Revenue Account No. A2280.0300 CS RCORP Grant in the amount of

$6,249.75 to be totally offset by funding Expenditure Account No. A4310.0413 CS RCORP Grant in the amount of $6,249.75 as to allow utilization of this funding by Hamilton County Community Services.

FULTON COUNTY INFORMATION SERVICES CONTRACT- PROBATION

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Probation Department began contracting with the Fulton County Information Services Department to provide hosting and IT services for their Caseload Explorer Program on October 1, 2013, and

WHEREAS, the Probation Department wishes to continue receiving this service, and WHEREAS, the Fulton County IT Department is willing to continue this service at the same rate of $2,600 per year, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign a contract between the Hamilton County Probation Department and the Fulton County Information Services Department for $2,600 per year, effective January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022.

REPAYMENT OF FVPSA CARES GRANT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) issued an enhanced FVPSA CARES grant in the amount of $6,000 for victims of domestic violence effected by COVID to the Department of Social Services, and

WHEREAS, due to the restrictions of the funding around the grant the department was unable to expend all of the funds and the remainder of the funding needs to be reimbursed to OCFS, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make a payment of $5,570.01 to the NYS Office of Children and Family Services from Account No. A6010.0405 All Other Direct Expenses to refund the unspent amount of FVPSA CARES Contract #T012353.

CONTRACT FOR WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

NORTH COUNTRY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

WHEREAS Resolution No. 311-17 authorized execution of the North Country Workforce Development Agreement for a period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2021, and

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has now been briefed on the final year of said agreement, and

WHEREAS, the County needs to execute the final year, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute said document.

NORTH COUNTRY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD LOCAL PLAN

WHEREAS, Sylvie Nelson, Executive Director of the North Country Workforce Development Board presented the July 1, 2021-June 30, 2025 North Country Workforce Development Board Local Plan to the Hamilton County Workforce Development Board members on November 30, 2021, and

WHEREAS it is recommended that this plan be approved, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the July 1, 2021-June 30, 2025 North Country Workforce Development Board Local Plan.

PAYMENT TO MAIN MOTORCAR FOR 2021 PUBLIC HEALTH VEHICLE

WHEREAS Resolution No. 292-21 authorizes the County Fleet Coordinator to purchase one (1) 2021 Dodge Durango PPV for use by the Public Health Department, and

WHEREAS the said vehicle ordered was delivered, and

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

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment to Main Motorcar, 224 West Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095 in the amount of $33,078 and the funds to be taken out of Account No. A4189.2551 HRI COVID ELC EP/School - Automobile for the Public Health Department and the Public Health Director, Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

PAYMENT TO MAIN MOTORCAR FOR 2021 SOCIAL SERVICE VEHICLE

WHEREAS Resolution Number 291-21 authorizes the County Fleet Coordinator to purchase one (1) 2021 Dodge Durango PPV for use by the Social Service Department, and

WHEREAS the said vehicle ordered was delivered, and

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

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment to Main Motorcar, 224 West Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095 in the amount of $33,078 and the funds to be taken out of Account No. A6010.0202 Automobile for the Social Service Department and the Social Service Commissioner, Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

PAYMENT TO MAIN MOTORCAR FOR 2021 SHERIFF VEHICLE

WHEREAS Resolution No. 289-21 authorizes the County Fleet Coordinator to purchase one (1) 2021 Dodge Durango PPV for use by the Sheriff’s Office, and

WHEREAS the said vehicle ordered was delivered, and

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

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment to Main Motorcar, 224 West Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095 in the amount of $35,553 and the funds to be taken out of Account No. A3110.0202 Automobile for the Sheriff’s Office and the County Sheriff, Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

PAYMENT TO MAIN MOTORCAR FOR 2021 DPW VEHICLES

WHEREAS Resolution No. 290-21 authorizes the County Fleet Coordinator to purchase a two (2) 2021 Ram Pickups for use by DPW, and

WHEREAS the said vehicles ordered were delivered, and

WHEREAS, the County Fleet Coordinator has inspected said vehicles and confirm they are accepted and meet specification and recommends payment of said vehicles, be it

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment to Main Motorcar, 224 West Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095 in the amount of $56,310 and the funds to be taken out of Account No. DM5130.201 Road Equipment for the DPW and the County Highway Superintendent and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AGREEMENT WITH SLIC FOR SPACE AT COUNTY COURT HOUSE

WHEREAS Hamilton County Emergency Services needs a fiber connection between the 911 Dispatch Center and the Wells Fire House for redundancy, and

WHEREAS SLIC Network Solutions, Nichoville, NY, has a fiber connection they are willing to provide in exchange for space in the basement of the Court House, and

WHEREAS, Emergency Management and Highway/Buildings have reviewed the value of the exchange to be very beneficial to the County, and

WHEREAS, the County has determined that the excess space is available, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign all the necessary agreements with SLIC upon the approval of the County Attorney, and be it further

RESOLVED, said agreement will be an even exchange through July 1, 2024, with the County and SLIC evaluating additional services at that point.


Tuesday, November 23, 2021

County adopted budget for 2022 is up

County adopted budget for 2022



By PETE KLEIN

Express News Staff

LAKE PLEASANT—When the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on November 19, it adopted the following county budget for 2022.

The General Fund is showing appropriations of $14,980,594 less estimated revenues of $9,288,168. less appropriated cash surplus of $1,250,000 equals to be raised by taxes of $4,442,426.

The Highway Fund is divided into two sections, County Road and Machinery.

The County Road Fund shows appropriations of $6,119,974, less estimated revenues of $2,351,358, less appropriated cash surplus of $100,000 equals to be raised by taxes of $3,668,616.

The Machinery Fund shows appropriations of $1,972,000 less estimated revenues of $840,500. less appropriated cash surplus of $100,000 equals to be raised by taxes of $1,031,500.

Comparisons

Last year’s budget figures are shown in (parentheses).

Totals combining all funds

Appropriations - $23,072,568 ($20,958,953) up $2,113,615.

Estimated revenues - $12,480,026 ($11,228,395) up $1,251,631.

Plus deferred tax revenue – $35,000 ($35,000).

Plus allowance for uncollected taxes – $3,000 ($3,000).

Equals net tax levy – $10,630,542 ($9,768,558) up $861,984.

Less appropriated cash surplus – $1,450,000 ($1,050,000).

Equals amount to be raised before chargebacks - $9,180,542 ($8,718,558) – up $461,984, up 5.3%.

Amount to be raised after $156,983 estimated chargebacks equals $9,337,527 by taxes.


Monday, November 22, 2021

County budget approved

 Supervisors November 19 2021



County budget approved

BY PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—The Hamilton County Board of Supervisor met on November 19 and approved the 2022 County Budget after holding a public hearing on the budget.

Details on the budget will be reported here latter this week when the details are available.

In addition to approving the budget, the board approved the following resolutions.

CONTRACT WITH ABSOLUTE AUCTIONS & REALTY

WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton has had success in our property tax auctions over the past several years with Absolute Auctions & Realty, Inc., and

WHEREAS, we have been able to put all of our properties in the auctions back on the tax rolls, be it

RESOLVED, that the County of Hamilton contract with Absolute Auctions & Realty, Inc. to hold property auctions on our behalf in conjunction with Fulton County’s tax property auctions or through internet auction bidding, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the contract will cover two years, terminating on December 31, 2023 with the option of a one-year extension at the mutual consent of both parties, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board is authorized to sign the contract with Absolute Auction & Realty, Inc.

LAKE PLEASANT TRANSFER SCALE

WHEREAS Resolution No. 119-21 awarded Bid Specification 6-2021 – 70’ Mechanical Truck Scale for the Lake Pleasant Transfer Station and authorized the purchase and installation of a 70’ Mechanical Scale from Gerhart Systems and Controls in the amount of $61,812, and

WHEREAS Resolution No. 269-21 approved project expenditures for said scale project from Account No. A8189.0401 Solid Waste Capital Reserve Expenditure, and

WHEREAS the said scale has been delivered and installed per the bid specification and the DPW Superintendent recommends payment be made, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make a check payable to Gerhart Systems and Controls, PO Box 580, Tatamy, PA 18085 in the amount of $61,812 for the said scale and installation, and the funds be taken out of Account No. A8189.0401 Solid Waste Capital Reserve Expenditure and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

HASKELL ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Haskell Road Bridge is now complete, and

WHEREAS the final payment application and certification has been approved by A. S. Bell Engineering for this project, and

WHEREAS the said bridge project was on construction budget and no change orders were necessary and the DPW Superintendent recommends final payment be made, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make a check payable to Luck Brothers, Inc., 73 Trade Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 in the amount of $262,109.85 for the final payment, and the funds be taken out of Account H7.8760.401 Halloween Storm 2019 and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

SENECA PAVEMENT MARKING

WHEREAS Resolution No. 84-21 awarded Bid Specification 5-2021 to Seneca Pavement Marking, Inc for line striping county roads, and

WHEREAS Resolution No. 222-21 authorizes the DPW Superintendent to stripe the certain county roads not to exceed $30,000, and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent had County Routes 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, 12, 18 & 19 striped by Seneca Pavement Marking, Inc. per the bid specification at a cost of $23,140, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent needed to have approximately 200 feet of centerline milled off and removed on County Route 2 because it needed to be moved at a cost of $750 and this cost is outside of the specification, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make a check payable to Seneca Pavement Marking, Inc., 3526 Watkins Road, Horseheads, NY 14845 in the amount of $23,890 for the said pavement markings, and the funds be taken out of Account No. D5110.402 Equipment Rental and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.


Thursday, November 18, 2021

Supervisor review county budget

 Supervisors November 16 2021


Supervisor review county budget



By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT

The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on November 16. During the meeting it continued to work on the 2022 county budget. In addition, it passed the two following resolutions.

DATE OF ORGANIZATION MEETING

RESOLVED, that the Organization Meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 2:00 P.M.

SHERIFF BOAT PATROL

WHEREAS, there is a shortage of funds in the Sheriff’s Boat Patrol Account, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to make the following transfer: FROM: A1990.0401 Contingent - $7,300. TO: A3110.0106 Boat Patrol - $7,300.


Thursday, November 11, 2021

County to purchase new vehicles

 Supervisors November 10 2021



County to purchase new vehicles

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASTANT—When the Hamilton County Board of supervisors met on November 10, it authorized purchasing vehicles for several departments as follows.

PURCHASE VEHICLE FOR SHERIFF

WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office needs to replace one patrol vehicle, and

WHEREAS, the Main Motorcar has one (1) 2021 Dodge Durango available for purchase under piggyback bid from the City of Albany, and

WHEREAS, due to the uncertainty of the vehicle market place the Fleet Coordinator recommends the purchase of the said patrol vehicle, be it

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) 2021 Dodge Durango from Main Motorcar for the Sheriff Office under City of Albany Bid #19080091, Contract #PC66680 for a total of $35,553 delivered, and be it further

RESOLVED, that $35,553 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 and the Clerk of the Board, County Sheriff and Fleet Coordinator be so notified.

PURCHASE PICKUP TRUCKS

WHEREAS, the Public Works Department needs to replace two pickup trucks, and WHEREAS, the Main Motorcar has two (2) 2021 Dodge ½ Ton Crew Cabs available for purchase under piggyback bid from the City of Albany, and

WHEREAS, due to the uncertainty of the vehicle market place the Fleet Coordinator recommends the purchase of the said pickup trucks, and

WHEREAS the adopted 2021 County Budget set a budgeted revenue of $25,000 for Sale of Equipment and the County is selling more equipment than originally estimated and the Fleet Coordinator believes that the sale of equipment will exceed the original budgeted amount and recommends increasing the revenue budget by $35,000, be it

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to purchase two (2) 2021 Dodge pickups from Main Motorcar for the DPW under City of Albany Bid #19080091, Contract #PC66680 for a total of $56,310 ($28,155 ea.) delivered, be it further

RESOLVED, that Revenue Account No. DM2665 be in increased by $35,000 and increase Account No. DM5130.0201 Equipment by $35,000 to offset the expenditure and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

PURCHASE AUTOMOBILE FOR SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS the Social Service Department is in need of replacing one vehicle and the County Fleet Coordinator does recommend the replacement of the said vehicle, and

WHEREAS, the Main Motorcar in Johnstown currently has a new 2021 Dodge Durango available per piggyback bid from the City of Albany, and

WHEREAS the Fleet Coordinator recommends the purchase of the said vehicle because the of the uncertainty of the vehicle market because of a global shortage of materials to produce vehicles, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following transfers to cover the cost of said vehicle: FROM: A6010.0401 Travel $2,500, A6010.0403 Supplies $3,000, A6010.0405 All Other Direct Expenses $9,000, A6010.0414 Fraud Investigator $1,500, A6010.0415 Raise the Age $18,000

TO: A6010.0202 Automobile $34,000

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) 2021 Dodge Durango from Main Motorcar of Johnstown under City of Albany Bid #19080091, Contract #PC66680 in the amount of $33,078 delivered for the Social Service Department and the funds to be a charge to Account No. A6010.0202 Automobile and the County Treasurer, Fleet Coordinator, Clerk of the Board and Social Service Commissioner be so notified.

PURCHASE AUTOMOBILE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS the Public Health Department is in need of replacing one vehicle and the County Fleet Coordinator does recommend the replacement of the said vehicle, and

WHEREAS, the Main Motorcar in Johnstown currently has a new 2021 Dodge Durango available per piggyback bid from the City of Albany, and

WHEREAS the Fleet Coordinator recommends the purchase of the said vehicle because the of the uncertainty of the vehicle market because of a global shortage of materials to produce vehicles, and

WHEREAS the Public Health Department was awarded the 2021-2022 HRI AIDS Institute ELC Grant No. 6896-01 which included funding for a vehicle, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create and fund Account No. A4189.2551 HRI COVID ELC EP/School - Automobile in the amount of $34,000 by transferring $34,000 from Account No. A4189.4105 Supplies & Misc. HRI COVID ELC EP/School, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) 2021 Dodge Durango from Main Motorcar of Johnstown under City of Albany Bid #19080091, Contract #PC66680 in the amount of $33,078 to be delivered for the Public Health Department and charged to Account No. A4189.2551 HRI COVID ELC EP/School – Automobile and the County Treasurer, Fleet Coordinator, Clerk of the Board and Public Health Director be so notified.

NEW FINANCIAL SOFTWARE FOR THE TREASURER’S OFFICE, CLERK OF THE BOARD’S OFFICE AND THE PERSONNEL OFFICE

WHEREAS, Hamilton County was awarded ARP Act monies, and

WHEREAS the 20% down payment of $32,222 for the new financial system is due to Tyler Technologies, and

WHEREAS, the new financial system is an eligible ARP Act expenditure, be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to create and fund Account No. A1325.0412 – ARP Act, Financial Software in the amount of $32,222 to be totally offset by creating and funding Revenue Account No. A4089.0200 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $32,222, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay Tyler Technologies $32,222 for Invoice No. 025-352622 from Account No. A1325.0412 ARP Act, Financial Software.


Wednesday, November 10, 2021

County workers have a new paid holiday

 Supervisors November 8 2021



County workers have a new paid holiday

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, November 8 and began the meeting by approving the 2022 Holiday schedule, which follows below and includes a new paid holiday for county employees.

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has received a recommendation from the Internal Management Committee to approve the 2022 Holiday Schedule, and

WHEREAS, the Internal Management Committee has reviewed the 2022 Holiday Schedule proposed by the County Personnel Office, be it

RESOLVED, that this Board of Supervisors authorizes the Hamilton County Holiday Schedule for 2022 as attached and recommended by the Personnel Officer, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer is hereby authorized to disseminate the 2022 Hamilton County Holiday Schedule as appropriate and that a certified copy of this resolution be provided to the Hamilton County Personnel Officer.

COUNTY HOLIDAYS 2022

New Year’s Day - Friday, December 31, 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - Monday, January 17, President’s Day - Monday, February 21, Good Friday - Friday, April 15, Memorial Day - Monday, May 30, NEW Juneteenth Day - Monday, June 20, Independence Day - Monday, July 4, Labor Day - Monday, September 5, Columbus Day - Monday, October 10, Veterans Day - Friday, November 11, Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, Christmas - Monday, December 26.


AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS 

WHEREAS a review of the current health insurance rates received for the year 2022 indicated a 18% increase in premium for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Signature PPO, a 7.5% increase in premium for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Signature Hybrid PPO, and a 4.9% increase in premium for Aetna Medicare PPO, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has reviewed the insurance proposals offered by Burnham Financial and suggests the following, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, Hamilton County will renew its current health insurance benefits offered under Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, and be it further

RESOLVED, Hamilton County will offer eligible employees the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Signature PPO Plan and will again offer the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Signature Hybrid PPO option, which offers employees the choice of significant savings by enrolling in a Deductible and 20% coinsurance plan; some examples of these include (In-network) Maternity Care (Office Visits); Outpatient Hospital surgery; In-patient medical care, which includes Semi- Private room, Surgery-Physician, Physical Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, and Maternity Care, and Inpatient Mental Health and Inpatient Substance Abuse care, and be it further

RESOLVED, Hamilton County will continue to pay 90% or 80% towards the premium cost for either plan, and be it further

RESOLVED, Hamilton County will renew its current health insurance benefits offered for retirees through Aetna Medicare PPO with no changes, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Hamilton County Personnel Officer to start meeting with employees and to send out Retiree Aetna Medicare PPO and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield information, effective January 1, 2022, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer is hereby authorized to disseminate this information as appropriate and the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be authorized to sign the agreements with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Aetna Medicare PPO, for health insurance coverage for the year 2022 and the County Treasurer be so authorized, and Personnel Officer be notified.

CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH INFO QUICK SOLUTIONS

WHEREAS Resolution No. 235-16 of September 1, 2016 authorized a renewal of the 5-year contract with Info Quick Solutions, and

WHEREAS this contract is due to expire on December 31, 2021, and

WHEREAS, Info Quick Solutions has agreed to extend said contract for an additional five (5) years, under the same terms and conditional along with an equipment refresh, with an increase in the monthly fee of $200 per month for a total of $2,200 per month, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that with approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to extend such agreement for a term of January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2026.

LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WELLS FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR TOWER SITE

WHEREAS Resolution 218-21 authorized the purchase of Simulcast Radio Equipment for sites in both Wells and Hope, and

WHEREAS the site to be utilized in Wells for both placement of the equipment and tower space for antennas is located at the Wells Fire Department, and

WHEREAS, Wells Fire Department has submitted a lease agreement to Hamilton County for use of said space, and

WHEREAS, that lease agreement has been approved by both the County Attorney, Charles Getty, and the County insurance carrier, R & K, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors approve the adoption of this lease agreement by signature of the County Chairman, and the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Services be so notified.

EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH WILDERNESS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – TRAILS INTO PROSPERITY GRANT

WHEREAS, the County has been awarded the Adirondack/Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant Contract No. C01054G Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity, and

WHEREAS Wilderness Property Management possesses the requisite skill, expertise and necessary licenses required to provide services to implement the Hamilton County Trails into Prosperity Grant by providing and crafting a trail management plan and providing work plans required for the said Smart Growth Grant Contract, and

WHEREAS, Wilderness Property Management has agreed to render and provide the desired services to the County, and

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No 29-20 on January 7, 2020 authorizing the Chairman to enter into a contract with Wilderness Property Management which is not yet completed, and

WHEREAS the contract in place with Wilderness Property Management expires December 2021 and both parties are in agreement to fulfill the work plan cited in the contract, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that with the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman is hereby authorized to extend the contract with Wilderness Property Management through December, 2022 to develop a trail work plan for Hamilton County using data developed on site to address corrective actions needed resulting in a more sustainable and recreationally acceptable trail, and to conduct outreach to community stake holders to review proposed implementation and collaborate on strategies to maintain trails in future for remuneration in the amount of $10,000 for completion of these services.


Saturday, November 6, 2021

County might need to override tax levy limit

 Supervisors November 4 2021



County might need to override tax levy limit

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on November 4 and passed a number of resolutions, among which was the following which will set the stage to override the state-imposed tax levy limit.

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Your Committee on the tentative budget of the fiscal year 2022 as filed by the Budget Officer with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, respectfully reports that in its opinion the amounts in the columns headed “Recommended Appropriations” will be necessary to meet the expenditures of the County for the ensuing year.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

John Frey, John M. Stortecky, Brian Wells, Clay J. Arsenault

ACCEPTING REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

RESOLVED, that the Report of the Finance Committee is accepted as on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2021 A LOCAL LAW OVERRIDING THE TAX LEVY LIMIT FOR HAMILTON COUNTY FOR 2022 AND AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION BY HAMILTON COUNTY OF A BUDGET FOR 2022 THAT WILL REQUIRE A TAX LEVY THAT IS GREATER THAN THE TAX LEVY LIMIT FOR THE 2022 FISCAL YEAR

RESOLVED, that proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2021 titled “A LOCAL LAW OVERRIDING THE TAX LEVY LIMIT FOR HAMILTON COUNTY FOR 2022 AND AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION BY HAMILTON COUNTY OF A BUDGET FOR 2022 THAT MAY REQUIRE A TAX LEVY THAT IS GREATER THAN THE TAX LEVY LIMIT FOR THE 2022 FISCAL YEAR” 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 19th day of November, 2021, at 11:15 a.m., on the matter of the adoption of said proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2021, entitled “A LOCAL LAW OVERRIDING THE TAX LEVY LIMIT FOR HAMILTON COUNTY FOR 2022 AND AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION BY HAMILTON COUNTY OF A BUDGET FOR 2022 THAT MAY REQUIRE A TAX LEVY THAT IS GREATER THAN THE TAX LEVY LIMIT FOR THE 2022 FISCAL YEAR”, 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.

CONTRACT WITH CONSTELLATION ENERGY SERVICES

WHEREAS the County agreement with Constellation Energy Services for purchase of electricity for all County facilities expires on November 5, 2021, and

WHEREAS, Constellation Energy Services has given a proposal to the County to enter into a fixed price agreement for a period of twelve (12) months beginning November 6, 2021, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Constellation Energy Services of New York, Inc. for a fixed price of .09726kWh for a period of twelve (12) months.

MORTGAGE TAX DISTRIBUTION DATED: NOVEMBER 4, 2021

WHEREAS it appears from the reports of the County Clerk and the County Treasurer for the period April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, that there remains for distribution of moneys received by taxation on Mortgages pursuant to the provision of Article Eleven, Section 261 of the Tax Law, the sum of $168,142.38, for the distribution among the Towns and Village of the County of Hamilton, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton that the sum of $168,142.38 be and the same hereby is apportioned as follows:

Arietta - $16,253.50, Benson - 1,290, Hope - $8,416, Indian Lake - $30,779.88, Inlet - $21,780.50, Lake Pleasant - $33,546.96, Long Lake - $30,918, Morehouse - $3,731, Wells - $14,893.50, Village of Speculator - $6,533.04.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to pay the respective sums so appropriated to the Supervisors of said Towns.

CONTRACT WITH NORTHEAST PARENT AND CHILD SOCIETY, INC. FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT

WHEREAS children placed in the care and custody of the Commissioner of Social Services as a result of abuse, neglect, maltreatment, or voluntary surrender require out-of-home placement in residential treatment centers, and

WHEREAS, these residential treatment centers are certified by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and

WHEREAS, maximum state reimbursable rates are established by OCFS, be it RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into agreements with Northeast Parent and Child Society, Inc.

RESCINDING RES. NO. 237-21 AND AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN REPAVING PARKING LOT, PURCHASE VEHICLES AND PURCHASE COMPUTERS - COMMUNITY SERVICES

WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the DPW Superintendent that the parking lot at the Community Services Building needs to be repaved, and

WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the DPW Superintendent that two of the Department’s vehicles be replaced, and

WHEREAS, it has been recommended by Hamilton County’s IT provider that the computers used by Community Services staff to perform their duties need to be upgraded, and

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 237-21 was passed on October 7th to partially address these needs, and

WHEREAS, it has been determined since Res. No. 237-21 was passed that Federal Salary Sharing funds that were to cover the costs identified must be expended by December 31, 2021 thus requiring that a different spending plan be developed, and

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has provided the Community Services Department with a new modified estimate to begin repaving the parking lot in 2021 at a cost of $7,000 and purchase two vehicles at a cost of $34,540, and

WHEREAS the quote to purchase the computers was increased by $507 due to the required change in Office from Office 19 to Office 21, and

WHEREAS the upgraded computers can be purchased under state contract at the cost of $12,770.62, be it

RESOLVED, that Res. No. 237-21 is hereby rescinded, and be it further

RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors hereby authorize $54,311.00 from Federal Salary Sharing currently in the unappropriated general fund balance to be transferred from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. A4310.0403 Supplies and Services to cover the said cost and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the Community Service Director, Clerk of the Board and the DPW Superintendent be so advised.

AMENDING RES. NO. 233-21 - AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH BERKSHIRE FARM FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL (QI) ASSESSMENT SERVICES

WHEREAS Resolution No. 233-21 authorized a contract with Berkshire Farm for Qualified Individual (QI) Assessment services but did not specify the term or the fee, and

WHEREAS children placed in the care and custody of the Commissioner of Social Services as a result of abuse, neglect, maltreatment, or voluntary surrender require out-of-home placement in Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP), and

WHEREAS, these QRTP’s are certified by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) [P.L. 115-123], an independent assessment of a child in foster care places in a QRTP is required to make determinations, including, but not limited to, whether the QRTP is appropriate, and

WHEREAS the assessment must be completed within 30 days of placement of the child in the QRTP, and

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth has been approved as a Qualified Individual (QI) program to provide assessments through OCFS, and

WHEREAS, Berkshire has agreed to a Per Assessment Model of $2,000 per assessment with ability to accept assessments based on Agency capacity in the region with a not to exceed amount of $113,980 for a term of October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022, be it

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 233-21 is hereby amended to include the Per Assessment Model of $2,000 per assessment with ability to accept assessments based on Agency capacity in the region with a not to exceed amount of $113,980 for a term of October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022, and be it further

RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into agreements with Berkshire Farm to complete comprehensive assessments of youth placed in QRTP’s within 30 days as required by the FFPSA.

CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AT COMMUNITY SERVICES – EILEEN EHRENBERG, MD

WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is a need for psychiatric services, and

WHEREAS, psychiatric services funding is requested in the 2022 Community Services budget, be it

RESOLVED, that Psychiatrist Eileen Ehrenberg, MD, of 23 Featherfoil Way Malta, NY 12020, who provides this service, be paid $1,500 per day not to exceed an annual amount of $36,000, and be it further

RESOLVED, that said contract would be in effect from January 1, 2022 until December 31, 2022, and be it further

RESOLVED, that upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the Hamilton County Community Services with Dr. Eileen Ehrenberg and the County Treasurer be so advised.

WITH DR. HOWARD AXELROD

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Community Service Board has recommended contracting with Dr. Howard Axelrod, of 13 Stony Brook Drive, Rexford, NY 12148, for psychological services at the Hamilton County Office Building, located at White Birch Lane, Indian Lake, New York, on a bi-weekly basis, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize contracting with Dr. Howard Axelrod to perform psychological services at the County Office Building, located at White Birch Lane, Indian Lake, New York, on a bi-weekly basis, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Dr. Howard Axelrod shall be paid One Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100) per day for the services rendered with the total annual cost not exceeding Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000), and be it further

RESOLVED, that said contract would be in effect from January 1, 2022 until December 31, 2022, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign a contract with Dr. Howard Axelrod, upon approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer be so advised.

CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR CLINICAL EVALUATIONS AND CLINICAL COUNSELING AT COMMUNITY SERVICES – PATRICE J. HICKS

DATED: NOVEMBER 4, 2021 BY

WHEREAS, it has been determined that during the year there may be a need to expand Community Services’ capacity for clinical evaluations and clinical counseling, and

WHEREAS, clinical services funding is requested in the 2022 Community Services budget, be it

RESOLVED, that Patrice J. Hicks, of 166 Spier Falls Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831, a Clinical Social Worker with R Certification, who provides these services, be paid $100 per hour for clinical evaluations not to exceed an annual amount of $2,000 and $80 per hour for clinical counseling not to exceed an annual amount of $12,500 for a total of $14,500, and be it further

RESOLVED, that said contract would be in effect from January 1, 2022 until December 31, 2022, and be it further

RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the Hamilton County Community Services with Patrice J. Hicks and the County Treasurer be so advised.

CONTRACT WITH CITIZEN ADVOCATES, INC. TO PROVIDE LICENSED ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR THE DELIVERY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES BY HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Community Services Board and the Hamilton County Community Services Department (HCCS) has identified a need for substance abuse services in Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS, Citizen Advocates Inc. of Franklin County, DBA North Star Chemical Dependency Services, has agreed to maintain licensed substance abuse clinics at the Indian Lake and Lake Pleasant offices of HCCS, and

WHEREAS, Citizens Advocates, Inc. will provide administrative and management support to HCCS clinical staff co-located at these locations such that HCCS clinical staff can provide both mental health and licensed substance abuse services to Hamilton County residents, and

WHEREAS, this administrative and management support will include operational management of the substance abuse clinics, supervision of county clinical staff for the provision of substance abuse services, quarterly utilization of services reports to the Local Government Unit and other supports as necessary to comply with applicable state and federal regulations, be it

RESOLVED, that a contract with Citizens Advocated Inc. of Franklin County, in the amount of $3,510 be made, and the Chairperson be authorized to sign said contract upon approval of the County Attorney, for the purpose of operating this Clinic, to be paid in monthly installments, and be it

RESOLVED, that said contract would be in effect from January 1, 2022 until December 31, 2022, and the County Treasurer be so advised.

RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH THE HAMILTON FULTON MONTGOMERY PREVENTION COUNCIL TO PROVIDE A PREVENTION PROGRAM IN HAMILTON COUNTY

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Community Services Board (HCCSB), the HCCSB’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Subcommittee, and the Hamilton County Community Services Department has identified a need for chemical dependency related prevention programming in Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) has approved the Hamilton Fulton Montgomery Prevention Council’s (HFM Prevention Council), 86 Briggs St., Suite 5, Johnstown, NY 12095, budget for $74,245, annualized, in recurring funding to support a chemical dependency prevention program in Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS, NYS OASAS has determined that it will provide this funding to the HFM Prevention Council through Hamilton County’s OASAS funding, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, upon approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized to enter into contract with HFM Prevention Council for the purpose of providing chemical dependency prevention services in Hamilton County, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the designated funding will be paid in quarterly installments based upon the annualized amount of $74,245.00 when confirmed in Hamilton County’s OASAS state aid letter for the contracted period, and be it further

RESOLVED, that said contract would be in effect from January 1, 2022 until December 31, 2022.

RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH COMPREHENSIVE MEDICINE, PLLC TO PROVIDE TELEPSYCHIATRY IN HAMILTON COUNTY

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Community Services Board has identified a need to provide Telepsychiatry on location in the Hamilton County Jail, in Hamilton County Public Schools and at HCCS Clinic sites, and

WHEREAS, Comprehensive Medicine, PLLC, of One Fishers Road, Suite 230-A, Pittsford, NY 14534 has the capacity and appropriate licensure to develop and operate a Telepsychiatry program in New York State, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to enter into a contract with Comprehensive Medicine, PLLC to provide this service at a rate of $200 per hour for treatment in the County Jail, schools for a maximum of $46,500 per year, and be it further

RESOLVED, that said contract would be in effect from January 1, 2022 until December 31, 2022 and the County Treasurer be so advised

AUTHORIZING THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT WITH FRONTIER FOR BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTIONS FOR INDIAN LAKE AND LAKE PLEASANT COUNTY FACILITIES

WHEREAS Resolution No. 240-19 authorized Broadband Internet Connections for Indian Lake and Lake Pleasant County Facilities with Frontier for five years, and

WHEREAS Frontier was unable to fulfill the original five (5) year contract that Hamilton County and Frontier agreed to due to IT issues that couldn’t be resolved, and

WHEREAS the said original five (5) year contract is now null and void, and WHEREAS, Frontier has offered a new proposal that would connect both Indian Lake and Lake Pleasant facilities with a broadband connection that meets the bandwidth needs of both facilities for a three (3) year fixed rate contract, and

WHEREAS the Chairman and the DPW Superintendent have spoken with Frontier in regard to the new contract and recommends moving forward with the new three-year contract at a fixed price of $1,100 per month per location (Indian Lake & Lake Pleasant), be it

RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Frontier for a three (3) year contract for Broadband and also authorized to sign any other related documents per the Frontier proposals per the County Attorney’s approval and the County Treasurer, Clerk of the Board and Public Works Superintendent be so advised.

APPROVAL OF PROJECT EXPENDITURES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TRUCK SCALE – LAKE PLEASANT TRANSFER STATION

WHEREAS Resolution No. 119-21 awarded Bid Specification 6-2021- 70’ Mechanical Truck Scale for the Lake Pleasant Transfer Station, and

WHEREAS the County Highway Superintendent recommends the total appropriation of $120,000 for the scale project to include the scale purchase, installation, ready mix concrete and related items, and

WHEREAS there is a current balance of $84,000 in Account No. A8189.0401 Solid Waste Capital Reserve Expenditure, be it

RESOLVED, that $36,000 be transferred from the Solid Waste Equipment Reserve to Account No. A8189.0401 Solid Waste Capital Reserve Expenditure for the said scale project as recommended by the County Highway Superintendent and the County Treasurer be so authorized to make the transfer and Clerk of the Board and County Highway Superintendent be so advised.

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT – WASHBURN BRIDGE

WHEREAS Washburn Bridge located on Storer Road in the Town of Benson needs a new superstructure, decking and abutment work, and

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee and recommends the rehabilitation of County owned Washburn Bridge on Storer Road in the Town of Benson, and

WHEREAS the County Highway Superintendent recommends the appropriation of $125,000 for the rehabilitation of the following bridge project:

COUNTY BRIDGE PROJECT NO. 2 Town of Benson, Washburn Bridge, BIN2204520, Storer Road - $125,000, Account No. D5120.2009 and

WHEREAS, the above designated bridge is owned by Hamilton County, be it

RESOLVED, that $125,000 be transferred from the Unappropriated County Road Fund in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. D5120.2009 for the rehabilitation of the above designated project as recommended by the County Highway Superintendent and the County Treasurer be so authorized to make the said transfer and Clerk of the Board and County Highway Superintendent be so advised.

AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ROAD TRACTOR FOR DPW

WHEREAS Resolution No. 120-21 authorizes the Superintendent to purchase a road tractor from Utica General Truck, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent was notified from Utica General Truck that the Purchase Order for the said tractor was cancelled due to market instability and cost increases, and

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee to discuss the purchase of a different make and model road tractor from Tracey Road Equipment, and

WHEREAS, the County DPW Superintendent has received a written quote for a new 2023 Western Star Road Tractor with a five-year extended warranty from Tracey Road Equipment under Onondaga County Contract delivered for $157,951.56, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the County DPW Superintendent is authorized to order said road tractor from Tracey Road Equipment under Onondaga County Contract pricing at a cost of $157,951.56 and it will be a charge to Account DM5130.0201 Road Machinery and the County Treasurer, Clerk of the Board and County DPW Superintendent be so notified.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR REPAIRS TO EJECTOR TRAILER

WHEREAS the Public Works Committee verbally gave the Superintendent permission to have sub-frame installation repairs done to Solid Waste Trailer #957, and

WHEREAS the repairs were completed to trailer #957 at a cost of $5,576.38 and the said trailer is back in service, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to send payment to Dunhams Spring Shop, Inc. in the amount of $5,576.38 for trailer #957 and the funds be taken out of Account No. DM5130.401 Repairs and Clerk of the Board and Highway Superintendent be so notified.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO GORMAN BROS. INC. FOR HMA PLACED ON COUNTY ROUTE 3, NORTH POINT & COUNTY ROUTE 9, & LAKE SHORE DRIVE

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 117-21 authorizes the paving of County Road projects, and

WHEREAS, payment is due to Gorman Bros., Inc. for placing HMA on County Route 3, North Point Road and County Route 9, Lake Shore Drive, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment as follows: $69,253.50 from Account No. D5110.0404 Asphalt made payable to: Gorman Bros., Inc, 200 Church Street Albany, NY12202 and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER BALANCES FROM A COMPLETED 2021 PERMANENT PROJECT ACCOUNT AND CLOSE ACCOUNT – CR 3, NORTH POINT ROAD

WHEREAS County Road Project Account No. D5112.2528 North Point Road is completed for 2021, and

WHEREAS, this project has a balance, and the balance can be used for another County Road Project, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends the following transfer be made: From: Account D5112.2528 CR3 North Point Road - $14,284.25 To: Account D5112.2526 Hope Falls - $14,284.25 be it

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer be so authorized to complete the said transfer hereon and close Account No. D5112.2528 CR3, North Point Road and the Clerk of the Board and the County DPW Superintendent be so notified.

AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS FOR COMPLETED 2021 PERMANENT PROJECT ACCOUNTS AND CLOSE ACCOUNTS – LAKE SHORE DRIVE, CEDAR RIVER ROAD AND SABATTIS ROAD

WHEREAS three (3) county road permanent improvement projects are completed for 2021, and

WHEREAS, all of the project funds have been appropriated and estimated through the CHIPS program, and

WHEREAS the following projects are complete and over-expended: D5112.2527 CR9 – Lake Shore Drive 2021 - $ (2,203.51), D5112.2529 CR12 – Cedar River Road 2021 - $ (4,065.20), D5112.2530 CR10 – Sabattis Road 2021 $(10,823.72) be it

RESOLVED, that the following transfers be made: From Account D5112.202 to Account D5112.2527 CR9 - $ 2,203.51, From Account D5112.202 to Account D5112.2529 CR12 $ 4,065.20, From Account D5112.202 to Account D5112.2530 CR10 $ 10,823.72 and be it further

RESOLVED, that the three (3) completed 2021 county road permanent improvement projects referenced herein be closed and the County Treasurer be so authorized to complete the transfers and close the accounts and the Clerk of the Board and the County DPW Superintendent be so notified.

AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF EXCESS VEHICLE

WHEREAS certain vehicles/equipment have become excess and no longer needed by certain County Agencies, and

WHEREAS, the County Fleet Coordinator has made the recommendation that the following equipment be disposed from the County inventory: 2005 New Holland/Skid Steer

RESOLVED, the above equipment be sold by auction on-line by Auctions International and funds from the mentioned auction shall be a revenue credit to Account No. A2665 Sale of Equipment, be it further

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator see that proper inventory notes be recorded when the transactions are accomplished, and the Fleet Coordinator, Director of Fixed Assets, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR FLETCHER BROOK CULVERT

WHEREAS Fletcher Brook culvert located on County Route 4 in Indian Lake needed to have abutment repairs done, and

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee to advise them of the need to repair the structure, and

WHEREAS, the above designated culvert is owned by Hamilton County, be it RESOLVED, that hereby the Highway Superintendent be so authorized to have the said repairs done by R&B Construction in the amount of $11,920.00 and the County Treasurer, Clerk of the Board and County Highway Superintendent be so advised.

AUTHORIZING ONE YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LISA BURGESS 

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors wishes to renew its lease with Lisa Burgess, and

WHEREAS, this Board has determined it to be in the best interest of the County to extend this relationship, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into a one-year lease with Lisa Burgess for January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, with the approval of the County Attorney, and be it also

RESOLVED, that the monthly rent is hereby set at $400 per month for 2022. 

AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL TIME DONATION RATE TOWARDS HEALTH INSURANCE COST AND ALLOW FOR THE ADDITION OF SELLING EMPLOYEE EARNED VACATION TIME FOR 2022

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has received a recommendation from the Internal Management Committee to increase the current personal time donation rate towards health insurance cost for 2022 for employees, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has received a recommendation from the Internal Management Committee to also allow employees to sell their earned vacation time towards their health insurance cost for 2022 at the same donation rate as personal time, and

WHEREAS the current personal time donation rate for employees is $24.00 per hour, and WHEREAS, the Internal Management Committee is recommending the personal time and

vacation time donation rate for employees be $25 per hour, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Personnel Officer to increase the personal time donation rate for employees to $25 per hour and add vacation time donation at $25 per hour, towards health insurance cost effective January 1, 2022, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Hamilton County Personnel Officer to begin enrollment with employees to facilitate this change effective January 1, 2022 and the County Treasurer be so authorized and Personnel Officer be notified.

DISBURSEMENT OF FLEXIBLE SPENDING FOR LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO FUND COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DETECTION EFFORTS IN SCHOOLS

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health through Health Research, Inc. (HRI) has been awarded a grant from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and has contracted with Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and School ELC COVID-19 Enhanced Detection Response, and

WHEREAS Resolution No. 247-21 created the Appropriation Account No. A4189.4105 Supplies & Miscellaneous, and

WHEREAS the budget for the 2021-2022 HRI School ELC Grant included funding for each school district to purchase health screening equipment and air filtration units, and

WHEREAS the funding will be split between the four school districts in Hamilton County, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be that the County Treasurer be so authorized to write four checks, each in the amount of $5,560, and issue one to each of the four following school districts. Indian Lake Central School District, Long Lake Central School District, Lake Pleasant Central School District, Wells Central School District.


Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Ranger Report October 27 2021

 Ranger Report October 27 2021





Indian Lake, Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 23 at 1:50 p.m., DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch received a request for Forest Ranger assistance with an 80-year-old man from Albany who became ill while hiking in the Tirrell Pond area. A group of Boy Scouts assisted the hiker to a lean-to. Three Forest Rangers responded with an ATV to assist. Once the Rangers were close enough to the hiker's location, they helped him to the ATV and drove him out of the woods. At 5:10 p.m., the hiker refused further medical assistance.

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Ranger Report October 21 2021

 

Ranger Report October 21 2021

 


West Canada Lake and Silver Lake Wilderness

Hamilton County: Lean-to and Bridge Repair: On Oct. 14, Region 5 Forest Rangers, with the assistance of DEC Foresters and New York State Police (NYSP) Aviation, conducted sling load missions in the West Canada Lake Wilderness and Silver Lake Wilderness to repair lean-tos and bridges. The lean-tos, primitive tent sites, and bridges in these wilderness areas provide many opportunities for long-distance, overnight loop hikes from many trailheads.

 

Speculator Tree Farm

Hamilton County: Storm Damage Response: On Oct. 16 at 4:07 p.m., Forest Rangers Thompson and Scott assisted the Speculator and Lake Pleasant Fire Departments, town workers, and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office with tree removal from the roadways in the Speculator Tree Farm. Trees fell during a storm and trapped several hunters and an Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO). No injuries or property damage were reported, but the tree prevented their ability to leave the property. At 5:07 p.m., all roadways were clear of trees, and everyone trapped was out safely.

Friday, October 8, 2021

County looks for opioid settlement money.

 Supervisors October 7 2021



County looks for opioid settlement money.

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors met on October 7 and laid the groundwork to obtain opioid settlement money with the following two resolutions.

OPIOID SETTLEMENTS

WHEREAS there are numerous pending matters on behalf of Hamilton County, whether via litigation and/or bankruptcy, in which Hamilton County is a named Plaintiff in the litigation or a creditor in the bankruptcy, such litigation/bankruptcy matters involving the ongoing opioid addiction crisis, and

WHEREAS opioid litigation counsel on behalf of Hamilton County is subject to judicial deadlines and bankruptcy plan voting time periods which may fail to permit timely consideration by the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors except by emergency meetings, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, together with the confirmation of the County Attorney, to authorize and approve opioid litigation settlement agreements and/or bankruptcy plans, as recommended by the Hamilton County opioid litigation counsel, with the understanding that the foregoing authorization being hereby granted contain the requirement that the Board of Supervisors be advised in writing of any such settlement agreement/bankruptcy plan approval by the Chairman and County Attorney no later than the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors.

MALLINCKRODT BANKRUPTCY PLAN: OPIOID LITIGATION

WHEREAS, Mallinckrodt, a company operating a business known as Specialty Generics, is one of the largest controlled substance pharmaceutical businesses in the US offering generic products for pain management which are powerful and addictive opioid pain killers, and

WHEREAS Mallinckrodt filed for bankruptcy in October 2020 after being named as a defendant in thousands of civil lawsuits seeking damages for asserted opioid related injuries to governments, and

WHEREAS, Mallinckrodt has filed a bankruptcy plan whereby an opioid plaintiff recovery trust will establish an abatement fund to offset the costs of combatting opioid addiction and provide support to communities impacted by opioid use, and

WHEREAS, upon advice of opioid litigation counsel, and upon the recommendation of the County Attorney, Hamilton County is requested to authorize and approve the Mallinckrodt Bankruptcy Plan which incorporates an abatement fund and release, and

WHEREAS it is in the best interest of Hamilton County upon the opinion of counsel as aforesaid to resolve the bankruptcy proceeding with respect to Mallinckrodt without further negotiations/bankruptcy litigation and approve the bankruptcy plan incorporating the abatement fund and release, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the County of Hamilton hereby authorizes and approves the bankruptcy plan of Mallinckrodt, d/b/a Specialty Generics, which plan provides for the aforesaid abatement fund and release, and the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and/or the County Attorney, or designee, are authorized and directed to execute such documents as may be required to effectuate the foregoing.

The board continued its work with the following resolutions, starting with setting up dates to work on and pass the county budget for 2022.

SETTING ANNUAL SESSION DATES DATED: OCTOBER 7, 2021

RESOLVED, the following dates have been designated as the annual session for 2021: November 4 10:30 A.M.

November 8 10:30 A.M.

November 10 10:30 A.M.

November 16 10:30 A.M.

November 19 10:30 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING 11:00 A.M.

December 2 AUDIT 10:30 A.M.

December 17 AUDIT 10:30 A.M.

and be it further 

RESOLVED, that any necessary changes will be subsequently arranged.

AUTHORIZING ASHLEY GADWAY TO COMPLETE RN CLINICAL

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service has been asked by SUNY Plattsburg to be a public health clinical site for registered nurses who are working towards their master’s degree in nursing, and

WHEREAS Ashley Anderson Gadway has requested to complete her public health clinical in our department consisting of 50 hours of clinical care, including COVID testing and vaccination clinics, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to sign the clinical training affiliation agreement with SUNY Plattsburg to allow Ashley Anderson Gadway to do her public health clinical at the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service.

PEER COUNSELOR FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) 

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, Elizabeth Speece, 1774 NYS Route 8, Lake Pleasant, has agreed to provide Peer Counselor services to mothers living in Hamilton County, and

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

WHEREAS Elizabeth Speece 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 a contract with Elizabeth Speece to provide Peer Counselor services to mothers in Hamilton County, as described above, to begin October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 upon approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.

CONTRACTS WITH BERKSHIRE FARM FOR SERVICES

WHEREAS children placed in the care and custody of the Commissioner of Social Services because of abuse, neglect, maltreatment, or voluntary surrender require out-of-home placement in Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP), and

WHEREAS, these QRTP’s are certified by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) [P.L. 115-123], an independent assessment of a child in foster care placed in a QRTP is required to make determinations, including, but not limited to, whether the QRTP is appropriate, and

WHEREAS the assessment must be completed within 30 days of placement of the child in the QRTP, and

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth has been approved as a Qualified Individual (QI) program to provide assessments through OCFS, be it

RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into agreements with Berkshire Farm to complete comprehensive assessments of youth placed in QRTP’s within 30 days as required by the FFPSA.

RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN

WHEREAS the County of Hamilton is in receipt of the Resource Allocation Plan for the County’s Youth Board funding provided by the Office of Children and Family Services for 2021, and

WHEREAS the plan identifies the program and project applications as part of the required components of the County’s Comprehensive Youth Service Plan as approved by the Office of Children and Family Services, and

WHEREAS this plan will qualify the County for State reimbursement in the amount of $25,677 for the program year, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2021 Resource Allocation Plan and authorizes the Chairman to sign, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Special Delinquency Revenue Account A3820.0000 be increased from $2,000 by $23,677 to $25,677.00 and Account No. A7310.0401 Youth Programs Spec. Delinquency be increased from $2,500 by $23,177.00 to $25,677 and the County Treasurer be so advised.

CONTRACT WITH CITIZENS ADVOCATES

WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton has approved the 2021 contract with Citizens Advocates to provide Substance Use Disorder treatment to the residents of Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS the current contact does not reflect the restored funding in the County’s 2021 budget effective in April of 2021 in the amount of $352.00 (Res. No. 121-21), be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves amending the County’s 2021 contract with Citizens Advocates from $3,158.00 to $3,510.00 and the Treasurer be so advised.

CONTRACT WITH THE HAMILTON, FULTON, MONTGOMERY PREVENTION COUNCIL

WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton has approved the 2021 contract with the Hamilton, 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 $712, and

WHEREAS the current contact does not reflect this increase nor the restored funding in the County’s 2021 budget effective in April of 2021 in the amount of $7,352.00 (Res. No. 121- 21), be it

RESOLVED, that Revenue Account No. A3484.100 OASAS Prevention and Expenditure Account No. A.4310.0425 HFM Prevention both be increased by $712.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves amending the County’s 2021 contract with Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery Prevention Council from $66,181.00 to $74,245.

00 and the Treasurer be so advised.

PAVING PARKING LOT AND PURCHASING COMPUTERS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES

WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the DPW Superintendent that the parking lot at the Community Services Building needs to be repaved, and

WHEREAS, it has been recommended by Hamilton County’s IT provider that the computers used by Community Services staff to perform their duties need to be upgraded, and

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has provided the Community Services Department with an estimate to repave the parking lot at a cost of $51,866.26, and

WHEREAS, upgraded computers can be purchased under state contract at the cost of $12,263.52, be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors hereby authorize a transfer of $64,129.78 from Federal Salary Sharing currently in the unappropriated general fund balance be transferred from the Unappropriated General Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. A4310.403 Supplies and Services to cover the said cost and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the Community Service Director, Clerk of the Board and the DPW Superintendent be so advised.

BRIDGE REPAIRS

WHEREAS Hamilton County DPW solicited bids for the superstructure and related items for Cramer Bridge, Spec 11-2021 and Burnham Mill Bridge, Spec 13-2021, and

WHEREAS one (1) bid was received for both specifications as follows – 1. Jeffords Steel & Engineering Co., Spec 11-2021 Cramer Bridge -$50,875, Spec 13-2021 Burnham Mill Bridge -$58,591.

And WHEREAS, Andrew S. Bell of A.S. Bell Engineering design engineer for Hamilton County has reviewed the said bids and recommends that the award be made to Jeffords Steel and Engineering Co., 4398 Route 22, Plattsburgh, NY, be it

RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby award the bids received for Specification 11-2021 Cramer Bridge and Specification No. 13-2021 Burnham Mill Bridge to Jeffords Steel and Engineering Co., 4398 Route 22, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 in the amounts shown hereon, and be it further

RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors hereby authorize the Chairman of the Board to enter into an agreement with Jeffords Steel and Engineering Co. for the purchase of the said bids with the approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer, Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

WHEREAS Hamilton County DPW solicited bids for the decking and related items for Cramer Bridge, Spec 12-2021 and Burnham Mill Bridge, Spec 14-2021, and WHEREAS, one (1) bid was received for both specifications as follows –1. Laminated Concepts, Inc., Spec 12-2021 Cramer Bridge - $28,630, Spec 14-2021 Burnham Mill Bridge - $59,773.

And WHEREAS, Andrew S. Bell of A.S. Bell Engineering design engineer for Hamilton County has reviewed the said bids and recommends that the award be made to Laminated Concepts, Big Flats, NY, be it

RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby award the bids received for Specification 12-2021 Cramer Bridge and Specification No. 14-2021 Burnham Mill Bridge to Laminated Concepts, PO Box 369, Big Flats, NY 14814 in the amounts shown hereon, and be it further

RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors hereby authorize the Chairman of the Board to enter into an agreement with Laminated Concepts for the purchase of the said bids with the approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer, Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

LAKE SHORE DRIVE IN INDIAN LAKE

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 117-21 authorizes the paving of County Route 9, Lake Shore Drive, and

WHEREAS payment is due to Peckham Materials Corp. for Superpave 12.5 MM Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) that was placed on September 29, 2021, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment as follows:

$65,200.46 from Account No. D5112.2527 Lake Shore Dr. made payable to: Peckham Materials Corp, Albany, NY.

and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

CEDAR RIVER ROAD IN INDIAN LAKE

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 117-21 authorizes the paving of County Route 12, Cedar River Road, and

WHEREAS payment is due to Peckham Materials Corp. for Superpave 19.0 MM Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) that was placed on September 27 and September 28, 2021, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment as follows:

$107,389.85 from Account No. D5112.2529 Cedar River Road, made payable to: Peckham Materials Corp.

and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

CATERPILLAR 906M WHEEL LOADER WITH ATTACHMENTS

WHEREAS Resolution No. 89-21 authorizes the order of a new 2021 Caterpillar 906M Wheel Loader with Attachments from Milton Cat under New York State Contract PC66988 with extended warranty delivered for $100,383.08, and

WHEREAS the aforesaid has been delivered and approved by the Highway Superintendent, and

WHEREAS, payment is now due to Milton Cat, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment as follows: $100,383.08 from Account No. D5112.0202 Permanent Improvements, made payable to: Southworth-Milton, Inc., Boston, MA.

and the Highway Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

REPAIRS TO EJECTOR TRAILER

WHEREAS Resolution No. 221-21 authorizes the repair of solid waste trailer #959 at an estimated cost of $4,800, and

WHEREAS the repairs were completed to trailer #959 and because the suspension springs needed to be replaced the final cost of the repairs were $5,820.89 and the said trailer is back in service, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to send payment to Dunham’s Spring Shop, Inc. in the amount of $5,820.89 for trailer #959 and the funds be taken out of Account No. DM5310.401 Repairs and Clerk of the Board and Highway Superintendent be so notified.

SNOW AND ICE CONTRACTS WITH TOWNS FOR THE 2021-2022 SEASON

WHEREAS, Article 6, Section 135a of the Highway Law provides that the County Highway Superintendent may contract with any town in the County for the removal of snow and ice from the County roads and for sanding or otherwise treating said roads, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Highway Superintendent be authorized to contract with the various towns of the County, upon the approval of the County Attorney, for said purposes for the said period of November 1, 2021 – October 31, 2022 and the County Treasurer be so advised.

PURCHASE ROAD GRADER

WHEREAS the Highway Department needs replacing the departments road grader, and

WHEREAS 2022 Road Graders are available for purchase on State Contract with associated options, and

WHEREAS the vendor of the road grader has offered $30,000.00 for the currently county owned 2008 John Deere 772D in as is condition (VIN DW772DX619604) as trade in value toward the purchase of the 2022 John Deere 772G, and

WHEREAS the County Highway Superintendent is recommending approval to purchase the said road grader under State Contract pricing, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the County Highway Superintendent is authorized to order said Road Grader under New York State Contract 03119-JDC, Award #PGB-22792 pricing from United Construction and Forestry, be it further

RESOLVED, the County Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized to trade in the 2008 John Deere 772D VIN No. DW772DX619604 road grader currently owned by Hamilton County and that the trade in value is $30,000 and the final cost for the purchase of the 2022 John Deere 772G is $300,660.45 with 60 month extended warranty delivered, be it further

RESOLVED, that $300,660.45 be transferred from the Unappropriated Machinery Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. DM5130.401 Equipment and hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to make the said transfer and the Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has identified housing and assisting low/moderate income homeowners, as its most severe community development need, and

WHEREAS the proposed program area is hereby defined as having many substandard structures occupied by low/moderate income families, substandard is defined as: A structure or dwelling unit which has one or more major structural defect, but can still be repaired for a reasonable amount, and

WHEREAS the only affordable means of financing a program designed to meet these needs is to secure funding from the NYS Office of Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant Program, and

WHEREAS, due to the sparsely populated character of the proposed program area with homes scattered over a large geographical area, a non-target methodology is to be employed to assist only low- and moderate-income persons, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors authorizes its Chairman to execute and apply to the NYS Office of Community Renewal for a community development program for housing rehabilitation and to act in connection with the submission of the application and to provide such additional information as may be required, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Housing Assistance Program of Essex County, Inc. will perform administrative services as a sub recipient for Hamilton County, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Hamilton County is committed to affirmatively furthering fair housing within the county’s jurisdiction, will substantially comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations applicable in the effort of furthering fair housing, and names Christy Wilt, Fair Housing Officer, to be the primary point of contact for all fair housing related issues, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Hamilton County has adopted the following: Citizen Participation Plan, Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, Excessive Force Policy, Lead Based Paint Plan, Drug-Free Workplace Program, and the Housing Rehabilitation Program Policy and Procedures, and that they are on file at Hamilton County.

INVESTMENT POLICY AMENDMENT

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been investigating new banks for County deposits, and

WHEREAS several banks have been identified as good investment opportunities with the help of three+one, and

WHEREAS the County Treasurer recommends the County Investment policy be amended to add the following banks where monies are deposited and the maximum amounts as follows: Bank of the Finger Lakes-Wayne Bank $2,000,000 (Two Million) Bank on Buffalo-Division of CNB Bank: $2,000,000 (Two Million) be it RESOLVED that the above listed amendments be adopted, and the County Treasurer be so advised.

AUTHORIZING 2021-2022 HRI AIDS INSTITUTE SCHOOL ELC GRANT 

WHEREAS Res. No. 216-21 needs to be rescinded as it was adopted prior to the finalized budget for the 2021-2022 HRI AIDS Institute School ELC Grant 6896-01, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health through Health Research, Inc. (HRI) has been awarded a grant from the Center Disease Control Prevent and would like to contract with Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and School ELC COVID-19 Enhanced Detection Response for the period 7/1/21-7/31/22, and

WHEREAS, the total grant contract is for $638,615, with $420,272 being restricted funds, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service can request additional funds from the restricted funds to fund the budget lines through a budget modification, and

WHEREAS the Maximum Reimbursable Amount for this contract is $191,585, be it RESOLVED, that Res. No. 216-21 is hereby rescinded, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be authorized to sign the Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Contract No. 6896-01, pending approval by the County Attorney, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to following accounts: create and fund the A4189.1104 - Personal Service – HRI COVID ELC EP/SCHOOL $ 31,039 A4189.4105- Supplies& Miscellaneous - HRI COVID ELC EP/SCHOOL $143,440 A4189.8720 - Fringe - HRI COVID ELC EP/SCHOOL $ 17,106

To be total offset by creating and funding Revenue Account Number: A4401.0300 HRI COVID ELC Emerg.Prep/School in the amount of $191,585.00.

NBT CARDMEMBER SERVICES PAYMENT – SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Department of Social Services pays NBT Cardmember Services $5.00 monthly for the department’s SAGE Software and it was not submitted in time for the regular audit, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay NBT Cardmember Services $5.00 from Department of Social Services Account A6010.405, All Other Direct, for the SAGE Accounting Software.

CONTRACT WITH LASALLE SCHOOL FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT

WHEREAS children placed in the care and custody of the Commissioner of Social Services because of abuse, neglect, maltreatment, or voluntary surrender require out-of-home placement in residential treatment centers, and

WHEREAS, these residential treatment centers are certified by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and

WHEREAS, maximum state reimbursable rates are established by OCFS, be it RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into agreements with said Residential Treatment Center.

AID TO PROSECUTION GRANT

WHEREAS Res. No. 75-21 needs to be rescinded as it was adopted with the incorrect term and grant project number, and

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has an annual State Aid agreement with NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, and

WHEREAS, said agreement needs to be renewed, and

WHEREAS the agreement is proposed for $45,300 and the contract period will be for 18 months, be it

RESOLVED, that Res. No. 75-21 is hereby rescinded, and be it further

RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign Aid to Prosecution Grant Project No. AP19-1020-R03 for the period of October 1, 2019 – March 31, 2021 in the amount of $45,300 on behalf of the County of Hamilton and the County Treasurer be so advised.

AGREEMENT WITH FULTON COUNTY TO PROVIDE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS SERVER AND SUPPORT SERVICES

WHEREAS Res. No. 206-21 which authorizes an intermunicipal agreement with Fulton County to provide Hamilton County Board of Elections server and support services was adopted prior to the amount being authorized by the Fulton County Board of Supervisors, and

WHEREAS the Fulton County Board of Supervisors proposes an agreement with a term of 11/1/21-12/31/21 at an annual price of $12,000 with on-site charges of $60.00 per hour, be it

RESOLVED, that Res. No. 206-21 is hereby amended to authorize said agreement with a term of 11/1/21-12/31/21 at an annual price of $12,000 with on-site charges of $60 per hour.

CONTRACT WITH CONSTELLATION ENERGY SERVICES OF NEW YORK

WHEREAS the County agreement with Constellation Energy Services for purchase of electricity for all County facilities expires on November 5, 2021, and

WHEREAS, Constellation Energy Services has given a proposal to the County to enter into a fixed price agreement for a period of twelve (12) months beginning November 6, 2021, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter a contract with Constellation Energy Services of New York, Inc. for a fixed price of kWh for a period of twelve (12) months.

FAILED - Contract with Constellation had one no vote so it carries over to November to be voted on again.