Sunday, September 4, 2022

Hamilton County attacks Governor Hochul

 Supervisors September 1 2022



Hamilton County attacks Governor Hochul

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT--When the Hamilton County Board met on Thursday, September 1, the board passed numerous resolutions including the following resolutions which charges the governor with an unconstitutional infringement upon law abiding citizen’s right to bear arms.

OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL A41001 AND SENATE BILL S51001

WHEREAS, on July 1, 2022 the Assembly and the Senate of New York voted on new legislation proposed under a Message of Necessity, a 3-day message, which allows for passage of Law without public comment or public hearings, and

WHEREAS, on July 1, 2022 Governor Hochul signed the Bill into Law circumventing the Constitutionally required 3 days, even though the law would not take effect until September 1,2022, and

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby reject the politicization and weaponization of a Message of Necessity for political gain and this Board calls upon the Legislature to review and limit the power assumed by the Governor siting Article IV Section 3 of the Constitution to call the Legislature of the State of New York into Extraordinary Session with the express purpose of avoiding usual legal process of adopting legislation in the State of New York, and

WHEREAS this Board considers this law to be an unconstitutional infringement upon law abiding citizen’s right to bear arms and an overt infringement upon freedom and liberty in New York State, which does nothing to deal with the problems of crime and illegal firearms, and

WHEREAS, the State of New York has advertised both its public lands, Conservation Easement Lands and Private Lands as a destination Park, and

WHEREAS, among the most onerous of its provisions, making it a felony for any individual to enter any Park or any sensitive areas as designated by Senate Bill s51001 including the Adirondack Park with a valid New York State carry conceal permit and to designate Houses of Worship as sensitive areas with no legislative authority and direct violation of the “Establishment Clause” of the 14th Amendment which separates Church from State, be it

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors does hereby reject and condemn this Bill as a direct violation of the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.

RECOGNITION OF SHERIFFS’ WEEK

WHEREAS, the Office of Sheriff has been an integral part of the criminal justice system in New York State and in Hamilton County throughout our history, having been established in the State’s first Constitution in 1777 and continued in every succeeding Constitution, and having been one of the original Constitutional offices guaranteed to the People upon the founding of our County, and

WHEREAS, despite changes in its function, status and powers during its long history, the Office of Sheriff has maintained a continuous existence, preserved its distinguishing heritage, and continued to be an essential component of our criminal justice community, and

WHEREAS, the Office of Sheriff has evolved into a modern, professional, full-service law enforcement agency, manned by fully trained police officers, using state-of-the-art technology, and applying the latest and most advanced theories and practices in the criminal justice field, and

WHEREAS, the Office of Sheriff is unique in the community, and the duties of the Office go far beyond the traditional role of “Keeper of the Peace,” and extend into many facets of public service, including maintaining the county jail, providing security in our courts, dispatching emergency services, and serving and executing civil process for our courts, and

WHEREAS, as a Constitutionally empowered Office directly responsible to the People, the ancient Office of Sheriff remains, even today, responsive, and accountable to the public it serves, and

WHEREAS it is fitting to celebrate the historical contributions of the Office of Sheriff and the significant role that the Sheriffs play in our modern criminal justice system, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, we, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors do recognize the important services provided to the citizens of this County by Sheriff Karl G. Abrams and the members of the Sheriff’s Office, and do hereby proclaim September 18 to 24, 2022 to be Sheriffs’ Week in Hamilton County.

AMENDING CALENDAR SCHEDULE

WHEREAS Resolution No. 301-21 set the schedule for the Board of Supervisors Regular Sessions with Committee meetings being held on the Monday, eleven days prior to the regular meeting, and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it would be beneficial to change the Committee meetings from Monday to Tuesday, be it

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 301-21 be hereby amended to set the monthly Committee meeting day to Tuesday, ten days prior to the regular meeting.

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE TREASURER’S OFFICE TAX COLLECTION

WHEREAS the proposal to provide application software and support services to the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office, as well as the towns and school districts, for their tax collection has been submitted by Systems East, Inc., and

WHEREAS the Treasurer’s Office is satisfied with the services and support received from Systems East in the past, and

WHEREAS an increase of $169.00 over last year’s agreement has been proposed for a total contract price of $12,188.00 to cover the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, and

WHEREAS a portion of this contract price will be charged back to the towns and schools at the same level as last year ($200.00 each), be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement as proposed and the County Treasurer be so notified.

ARP ACT FUNDS FOR THE NEW FINANCIAL SOFTWARE

WHEREAS three invoices have been received from Tyler Technologies for the new financial/personnel software being implemented, and

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

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to fund Account No. A1325.0412 – ARP Act Financial Software in the amount of $910 to be offset by funding Revenue Account No. A4089.0200 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $910, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay Tyler Technologies $910 for Invoice No. 025-386896 ($32.50), Invoice No. 025-388412 ($97.50) and Invoice No. 025-391666 ($780.00) from Account No. A1325.0412 ARP Act, Financial Software.

ARP ACT ACCOUNTS FOR VIRTUAL MEETING EQUIPMENT

WHEREAS, Hamilton County was awarded ARP Act monies, and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is a need to upgrade the technology in the Lake Pleasant Conference Room to be able to accommodate virtual meetings, and

WHEREAS, a quote has been obtained from My Techs, Inc., be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to create and fund Account No. A1040.0409 – ARP Act, Virtual Meeting Equipment in the amount of $3,196.60 to be totally offset by funding Revenue Account No. A4089.0200 – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $3,196.60.

NEW POSITION IN PERSONNEL OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has evaluated the clerk job description and determined that a new position is needed, and

WHEREAS the Personnel Officer discussed creating the Personnel Assistant position with the Internal Management Committee and the proposal was supported, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer is requesting that her current clerk position, Grade 3, be replaced with a Personnel Assistant position, set at Grade 8, and

WHEREAS the Personnel Officer requests to advertise the newly created position, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that a full-time Personnel Assistant position be created, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer is authorized to advertise for said position, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

STATE SEPTIC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

WHEREAS NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation is administering the New York State Septic System Replacement Program, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County is eligible to participate through entering into a Letter of Participation, and

WHEREAS the funding available to Hamilton County is $150,000.00, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the Participation Letter, and be it also

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby authorize Hamilton County Soil & Water as the implementing entity to implement this grant program in Hamilton County.

PAYMENT TO RS TELECOM, INC. FOR MICROWAVE MAINTENANCE

WHEREAS Resolution No. 263-22 authorized the extension of the Hamilton County contract with RS Telecom, Inc. for microwave maintenance for a term of August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023, and

WHEREAS NYS Homeland Security and Emergency Services has approved the County’s request to use $33,000.00 of FY19 SICG Formula grant funds (Contract #C197915) to enter into a non-competitive procurement contract with RS Telecom, Inc. for microwave maintenance, be it

RESOLVED, that upon receipt of a fully executed agreement between Hamilton County and RS Telecom, Inc. for microwave maintenance for the period August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023, in the amount of $33,000.00, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay RS Telecom, Inc.

$33,000.00 for Invoice #2022-53 from Account No. A3645.0422 Statewide Communications Grant SI19-1010-E00.

MICHELLE KELLY TO INSTRUCT YOGA CLASSES 2022-2023

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service maintains an agreement between Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging to provide services for Hamilton County residents under a Community Services Contract code A.6780 10 470, and

WHEREAS this contract has been submitted for renewal for the period April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 in the full amount of $3,313.00, and

WHEREAS Michelle Kelly of 219 Lake Snow Road, Indian Lake, NY is a certified Yoga Instructor and wishes to contract with Hamilton County to instruct Yoga Classes, and

WHEREAS the term of this contract shall be from August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 and compensated at a rate of $40.00 per class plus mileage at the current county rate, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with Michelle Kelly to instruct Yoga classes to the residents of Hamilton County, for the period August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 at a rate of $40.00 per class plus mileage upon approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.

HOME HEALTH AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service provides home health aide level services for the resident of Hamilton County, and

WHEREAS the Public Health Director proposes to contract with Home Health Care Partners to provide home health aide certification training, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors be and is hereby authorized to sign a contract on behalf of the County of Hamilton with Home Health Care Partners, Corp., 1830 River Front Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010 to provide training of Certified Home Health Aides of the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service for the period of August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023.

PURCHASE OF PCR TESTING SUPPLIES

WHEREAS the Public Health Department was awarded the 2021-2024 HRI AIDS institute ELC Grant No. 6896-01 which included funding for PCR machines and testing supplies for schools, and

WHEREAS Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is the only vendor with PCR testing supplies in stock that are compatible with our Abbott ID Now PCR machines, and

WHEREAS the Public Health Director is requesting to purchase 35 boxes of PCR test kits for the 2022-2023 school year in the amount of approximately $32,000, be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to charge Account No. A4189.4105 for this purchase.

GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WARREN/HAMILTON COUNTY OFA AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE FOR TITLE III-E FUNDING

WHEREAS Warren/Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging has grant monies available to provide respite Home Health Aide Services under Title III-E for seniors who are patients of the Certified Home Health Agency and require these services to provide respite for caregivers, and

WHEREAS this agreement is for the period commencing January 1, 2022– December 31, 2022 for a total of $10,000.00, and

WHEREAS this anticipated funding was appropriated in the 2022 Municipal budget as a part of the budget development process, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement between the Office for the Aging and the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service upon approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

EISEP AGREEMENT BETWEEN WARREN/HAMILTON COUNTY OFA FOR PCI AND PCII LEVEL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service has the capacity to provide personal care worker services for Hamilton County residents, and

WHEREAS Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging wants to contract for PCI and PCII levels of service under the EISEP program with Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service, and

WHEREAS this agreement is for the period commencing April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 for a total of $35,100, be it

RESOLVED, that upon the County Attorney’s approval, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign an agreement with Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging for PCI and PCII level services under the EISEP program for a term of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 for a total of $35,100.00.

COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WARREN/HAMILTON OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE

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

WHEREAS Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service provides services for Hamilton County residents under a Community Services for the Elderly contract, and

WHEREAS this contract has been submitted for renewal for the period April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 in the amount of $3,313.00, be it

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

DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WARREN/HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING 

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

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

WHEREAS this contract has been submitted for the period January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 in the full amount of $3,460.00, be it

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

HAMILTON, FULTON, MONTGOMERY PREVENTION COUNCIL

WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton has approved the 2022 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 $3,199.00, and

WHEREAS the current contact does not reflect this increase in the County’s 2022 budget, be it

RESOLVED, that Revenue Account No. A.3484.100 and Expenditure Account No. A.4310.0425 both be increased by $3,199.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves amending the County’s 2022 contract with Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery Prevention Council from $74,245.00 to $77,444.00, and the Treasurer be so advised Seconded by

SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

WHEREAS it is necessary for the Hamilton County Department of Social Services to enter into an agreement with Warren Office for the Aging for case management services, and

WHEREAS the contract will be for the following program: Title III-E January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 - $1,000.00 be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the agreement between the Department of Social Services and Warren/Hamilton County Office of the Aging, upon approval of the County Attorney, on behalf of the Hamilton County Department of Social Services.

COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Department of Social Services maintains an agreement with Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging, and

WHEREAS Hamilton County Department of Social Services provides services for Hamilton County residents under an EISEP Contract, and

WHEREAS this contract will be for the period of April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $30,500.00, be it

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

FURNACE REPLACEMENT

WHEREAS the furnaces in the Social Service and Legal Wings of the Indian Lake County Facility need to be replaced, and

WHEREAS there are two (2) furnaces in each wing, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent received three (3) written quotes for the purchase of the four (4) furnaces which includes the coil plenums for the central air conditioning, and

WHEREAS the written quotes were from the following vendors:

F.W. Webb - $12,409.96; J.E. Sawyer - $11,909.16 (did not meet specs); Security Supply - $10,435.00 (could not provide all parts needed) and

WHEREAS the DPW Superintendent moved forward with the ordering of the said furnaces from F. W. Webb and the said furnaces have been delivered, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Superintendent for the purchase of the said furnaces, and

RESOLVED, that payment for the said furnaces is hereby authorized and the County Treasurer be so authorized to send a payment of $12,409.96 to F.W. Webb Company, 3 Highland Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804 out of Account No. A1620.0413 IL & LP Projects and the Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

REPAIR COUNTY GRADALL

WHEREAS Resolution No. 154-22 authorizes repairs to be made to the County owned Gradall 3100 #301 for an estimate of $10,511.23 at Alta Construction Equipment Co., and

WHEREAS the repairs were completed to the Gradall at a cost of $8,414.39 and the Gradall is back in service, be it

RESOLVED, that hereby the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to send payment to Alta Construction Equipment New York, LLC, PO Box 22154, New York, New York 10087-2154 in the amount of $8,414.39 for Gradall #301 and the funds be taken out of Account No. DM5310.401 Repairs and Clerk of the Board and Highway Superintendent be so notified.

AWARD OF BID FOR SPECIFICATION NO. 6-2022 VEHICLES

WHEREAS the Public Works Committee authorized the County Highway Superintendent to advertise for bids for the purchase of New 2023 Model Year Vehicles, and

WHEREAS two (2) bids were received for 2023 Model Year Vehicles in accordance with Specification No. 6-2022 as advertised by the Highway Superintendent and Public Works Committee, and

WHEREAS the following bids were received:

Don’s Ford, Utica, Item 1 – 2023 Ford F150 Lightning Pickup Bid Price - $64,259.00 Item 2 – 2023 Dodge Durango PPV – No Bid

Carbone Chrysler, Jeep Dodge, Jeep Ram, Yorkville, Item 1 – 2023 Ford F150 Lightning Pickup Bid Price - No Bid Item 2 – 2023 Dodge Durango PPV - $42,729.

WHEREAS the low bids for each item are as follows:

Item 1 – 2023 Ford F150 Lightning Pickup Bid Price - $64,259.00 Item 2 – 2023 Dodge Durango PPV Bid Price - $42,729.00 and

WHEREAS the Fleet Coordinator recommends the award be made to lowest bidder for each item, be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors does award the bid to the lowest bidder for each Item as herein mentioned and the Fleet Coordinator, County Treasurer and Clerk of the Board be so advised.

AMENDING AMOUNT OF 2022 APPROPRIATION AND REVENUES FOR GAS AND DIESEL AND AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS

WHEREAS Resolution No. 246-22 duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors on August 4, 2022 amended the gas and diesel appropriations and revenues for 2022, and

WHEREAS Resolution No. 246-22 authorized the transfer of $200,000.00 from the Unappropriated Machinery Fund Balance, and

WHEREAS, the Unappropriated Machinery Fund Balance does not have funding available to make the said transfer, and

WHEREAS, after meeting with the Public Works committee the DPW Superintendent recommends transferring $200,000.00 from the Solid Waste Reserve Fund, be it

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 246-22 be hereby amended to transfer $200,000.00 from the Solid Waste Reserve instead of the Unappropriated Machinery Fund Balance to Account No. DM5130.0405 Gas and Diesel, be it further

RESOLVED, that the other amendments authorized in Resolution 246-22 stand as adopted and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

PURCHASE VEHICLE FOR SHERIFF

WHEREAS the Sheriff’s Office will need to replace one patrol vehicle in 2023, and WHEREAS, the Fleet Coordinator has advertised for bids for 2023 vehicles, and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors have awarded Dodge Durango PPV to Carbone Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram at a cost of $42,729.00, be it

RESOLVED, that the Fleet Coordinator is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for one (1) 2023 Dodge Durango from Carbone Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram for the Sheriff Department for 2023 for a total of $42,729.00 delivered, and the Clerk of the Board, County Treasurer, County Sheriff, and Fleet Coordinator be so notified.

INFO QUICK SOLUTIONS FOR 2022 MICROFILM PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Clerk's Office has contracted for many years with INFO QUICK SOLUTIONS, a records management vendor, and

WHEREAS the 2022 project has been completed and all the documents have been uploaded into the system making all deed records since Book 1 in the year 1794 available, and

WHEREAS money has been budgeted yearly to fund this type of project and there are currently enough funds available to pay this latest invoice, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to pay Info Quick Solutions, Inc Invoice# 30244 in the amount of $8,978.70 with the charge being made to County Clerk Account A1410.0406 Micro-film and the County Clerk be so notified.

APPOINTMENT OF FIRE COORDINATOR

WHEREAS Jay Griffin has resigned the Fire Coordinator Position and the Board wishes to fill said position, and

WHEREAS Deputy Fire Coordinator Sean O’Brien has agreed to accept appointment as Fire Coordinator, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Sean O’Brien is hereby appointed Fire Coordinator effective immediately and for a term ending December 31, 2022 at an hourly base rate of $24.634 from Account No. A3640.0103, not to exceed the Appropriation, and the County Treasurer and Personnel Officer be so advised.

EQUIPMENT MODIFICATION TO LAKE PLEASANT TOWER

WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless has proposed an equipment upgrade to the Lake Pleasant County tower so as to add CBAND spectrum service, and

WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless has provided construction drawings and a structural analysis with respect to such equipment upgrade per the existing lease agreement, and

WHEREAS, said equipment upgrade/tower modification requires Adirondack Park Agency review and approval including landowner consent, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton authorizes the Chairman, with the approval of the County Attorney, to execute the landowner consent (on behalf of the County of Hamilton as property owner of the Lake Pleasant tower) per Verizon Wireless application to the Adirondack Park Agency with respect to the aforesaid equipment upgrade, together with such other documents necessary to effectuate such modifications.

TOWER USAGE AGREEMENT WITH HERKIMER COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF WEBB

WHEREAS placement of a Hamilton County microwave dish on the McCauley Mountain Tower, located in Herkimer County, will benefit Hamilton County by providing connections to a new tower in the Inlet-Eagle Bay area and by providing redundant microwave connections as well as connecting Hamilton County into the Adirondack Communication Consortium Counties, and

WHEREAS funding for tower work and radio communications equipment will be 100 percent covered by State Interoperable Communications Grants, and

WHEREAS the Town of Webb is the landowner of the premises upon which the McCauley Mountain Tower is located on known as Tax Parcel No. 41-1-59.1 and 41-1-59.2 commonly known as the McCauley Mountain Ski Resort, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Webb has granted Herkimer County the right and easement to said parcels for the purposes of constructing, operating, and maintaining a Herkimer County Radio EMS/011 Tower, together with necessary equipment, and

WHEREAS, Herkimer County and the Town of Webb have agreed to grant a license to Hamilton County to install, operate, maintain, and repair a six-foot diameter Microwave Dish on the existing tower with associated cabling, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign a Intermunicipal Communications Tower License and Lease Agreement with the County of Herkimer and the Town of Webb, providing Hamilton County with an easement to place the six-foot microwave dish and equipment and an easement for ingress and egress, upon approval of the Hamilton County Attorney, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Hamilton County shall be responsible for installation of its own equipment, associated cabling, meters, cabling, communications lines and for its share of the cost of electrical power used by Hamilton County’s equipment, and be it further

RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution shall be sent to Herkimer County Emergency Services, Director of Emergency Services of Hamilton County, and the Supervisor of the Town of Webb.

PAVING PARKING LOT – 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 the project was partially completed in 2021 and was to be completed in 2022, and

WHEREAS the project has now been completed as at a final cost of $78,506.39, and WHEREAS, it was determined in 2021 by Resolution No. 260-21 that Federal Salary Sharing funds were to cover the costs, be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors hereby authorize a transfer of $78,506.39 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. A4310.0403 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.

PAVING AND ASPHALT - COMMUNITY SERVICES’ PARKING LOT

WHEREAS, the DPW was authorized to rehabilitate and pave the Community Services parking lot, and

WHEREAS, the parking lot paving is now completed, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends the payment to Gorman Brothers, Inc. and Peckham Materials for the stated paving and hot mix asphalt, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be so authorized to make payment to the following vendors as follows:

Peckham Material Corp, PO Box 1055, Albany, NY 12201-1055 in the amount of $51,568.14 for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA)

Gorman Brothers, Inc., 200 Church Street, Albany, NY 12202 in the amount of $26,938.25 for paver and related equipment with both payments to be made from Account No. A4310.0403 Supplies and Services and the Clerk of the Board, Community Services Director and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

PAYMENT FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT - BURNHAM MILL BRIDGE

WHEREAS the DPW was authorized to rehabilitate the Burnham Mill bridge per Resolution No. 138-21, and

WHEREAS, paving of the bridge is now completed, and

WHEREAS the Superintendent recommends the payment to Peckham Materials for the hot mix asphalt, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be so authorized to make payment to Peckham Material Corp, PO Box 1055, Albany, NY 12201-1055 in the amount of $5,564.04 for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and the payment is to be made from Account No. D5120.2008 Burnham Mill bridge and the Clerk of the Board and DPW Superintendent be so notified.

CONTRACT WITH TOWN OF INLET FOR OPERATION OF RECYCLING CENTER

WHEREAS Resolution No. 281-13 authorized the Chairman of the Board to enter into an agreement with the Town of Inlet for the operation of the Northern Recycling Center, and

WHEREAS the Solid Waste Coordinator recommends that Hamilton County extend the said contract for a period of one (1) year beginning on January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 for the same terms, be it

RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 2022 the County will contract with the Town of Inlet for the operation of the Northern Recycling Center, and be it further

RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the Town of Inlet for: a period to run from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022; For $40,000.00 per year. The county will continue to own and maintain the skid steer and bailer, including replacement if necessary. All other responsibilities and functions will be borne by the Town of Inlet and be it further

RESOLVED, the Solid Waste Coordinator and County Treasurer be so notified. 

INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATION TOWER IN TOWN OF ARIETTA

DATED: SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 BY

WHEREAS Hamilton County wishes to install a communications tower in the Town of Arietta to enhance existing emergency management communications, and

WHEREAS, a landowner, Almina Rogers Baker, is willing to enter into a 99-year lease agreement allowing Hamilton County to utilize property of said landowner to install a tower so as to enhance emergency management communications, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton authorizes the Chairman, with the approval of the County Attorney, to enter into a 99-year lease agreement with said property owner in the Town of Arietta for the purpose of installing a tower so as to enhance emergency management communications within Hamilton County.

INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATION TOWER IN TOWN OF MOREHOUSE

WHEREAS Hamilton County wishes to install a communications tower in the Town of Morehouse to enhance existing emergency management communications, and

WHEREAS, landowners, Daniel and Rebecca Virgil, are willing to enter into a 99-year lease agreement allowing Hamilton County to utilize property of said landowners to install a tower so as to enhance emergency management communications, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Hamilton authorizes the Chairman, with the approval of the County Attorney, to enter into a 99-year lease agreement with said property owners in the Town of Morehouse for the purpose of installing a tower so as to enhance emergency management communications within Hamilton County.

AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE 2022 NYSAC FALL SEMINAR

WHEREAS, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) will conduct the Fall Seminar in Buffalo, N.Y. September 19 – September 21, 2022, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that all Supervisors and County Officials be granted permission to participate in the above mentioned Conference and that the actual and reasonable expenses of the officers attending such meeting shall be a County charge and be audited by this Board in the same manner as other County charges.