Collie Smith retires

 Hamilton County Board of Supervisors August 1 2024

Collie Smith retires

By PETE KLEIN

LAKE PLEASANT—When the Hamilton County board held its regular monthly meeting on August 1, it honored one of the county’s most dedicated and long-standing volunteers with the following resolution. 

RESOLUTION HONORING COLLIE SMITH ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS

WHEREAS, in 1994, in response to arising questions regarding Codes of Ethics of Hamilton County and the towns that make it up, the Board of Supervisors sought to establish a new committee to investigate an ethics policy for County government, and

WHEREAS, in so doing the Board of Supervisors asked towns and villages in the County to nominate members to serve on said Committee. and

WHEREAS, the Speculator Village Board nominated Collie Smith, who was then serving as Mayor of the Village, and

WHEREAS Collie Smith agreed to serve on this new Ethics Committee, and was chosen by its members to be its Chairman, and

WHEREAS, the Ethics Committee, guided by Collie Smith, explored municipal ethics rules, guidelines, policies, and law. In conclusion they proposed that the Board of Supervisors adopt a revised Code of Ethics and establish a Board of Ethics to administer its provisions, and

WHEREAS, in 1995 the Board of Supervisors formally established a new Board of Ethics, appointing those who had served on the original committee to be its first members, and

WHEREAS the newly installed Board of Ethics appointed Collie Smith as its first Chairman, and

WHEREAS Collie Smith has served as Chairman and member of the Board of Ethics for nearly three decades. During that time, he shaped the Board into an active and effective body to address local municipal ethics concerns. His deep learning and familiarity with the world’s literature, philosophies, history, and cultures gave him broad insight into human nature. His upbringing and life experience enabled him to move across social boundaries and comfortably mix and work with folks of all stripes, learning of their strengths, their weaknesses, and their foibles, all with modesty, good humor, sensitivity, wisdom, and compassion. In 2018 he encouraged and supported the Board of Ethics in updating and rewriting the Code of Ethics in plain language to bring it into line with current State law and best practice, making it more user-friendly. He has continued to mentor and inspire current Board of Ethics members helping to ensure that the Board of Ethics continues to operate effectively into the future, and

WHEREAS Collie Smith also served the public as Speculator Village Trustee and, for fourteen years, as Mayor of Speculator, and served on the Speculator Volunteer Ambulance Corps as an EMT, and

WHEREAS, Collie Smith, approaching the age of 80, has, with his retirement from the Board of Ethics, brought to a close his long years of official public service to the people of Speculator, Lake Pleasant, and Hamilton County, now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors issue this proclamation to commend Collie Smith for his many years of service as Chairman and member of the Hamilton County Board of Ethics and elsewhere with their profound thanks and deep appreciation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be entered into the minutes as a permanent record of his service, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to Collie Smith to share with his family and others.

CONTRACTING ABSTRACTING SERVICES FOR THE TREASURER’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office each year has stub searches performed on delinquent properties that are part of the foreclosure procedure, and

WHEREAS, last year this was successfully performed by Mountain Abstract Company, Inc., and

WHEREAS Mountain Abstract Company, Inc. can provide the abstracting services we need at the same price as last year’s services; that being $125 per new search and $50 per two-year update search, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Mountain Abstract Company, Inc., PO Box 140, Chestertown, NY 12817 under the same terms and conditions as last year, and be it further

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

AUTHORIZING THE HAMILTON COUNTY TREASURER TO BE THE COLLECTING OFFICER FOR THE LAKE PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES

WHEREAS, according to Real Property Tax Law Section 578, the County has the right to enter into a contract with a school district for the collection of school taxes, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office has had a contract with the Lake Pleasant Central School to collect the school taxes for the district since 2011, and

WHEREAS the Lake Pleasant Central School Board of Education agreed at its Annual Reorganizational meeting held on July 10, 2024 to contract with Hamilton County for the school tax collection year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 for $10,400.00, and

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Treasurer has agreed to be the tax collecting officer for the 2024-2025 school year for the Lake Pleasant Central School during its normal school tax collection period of September 1 to October 31 with the collection office being the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office, be it

RESOLVED, that Jodie Small, Hamilton County Treasurer, is authorized to collect the Lake Pleasant Central School District taxes for the School Tax year 2024-25 at the Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office for an agreed amount of $10,400.00, for school tax year to be paid by the Lake Pleasant Central School District, and be it further

RESOLVED, that upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to a contract with Lake Pleasant Central School to provide school tax collection services for the school year 2024-2025 for $10,400.00 and the County Treasurer be so notified.

SETTING EQUALIZATION RATES

WHEREAS, per Subpart 8186-2 of Title 20 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, Hamilton County has received a certified statement setting forth the final State equalization rate, be it

RESOLVED, that the assessment rolls with said rates be adopted for the year 2024 as follows: Arietta - 95.00, Benson - 65.00, Hope - 65.00, Indian Lake - 71.89, Inlet - 88.50, Lake Pleasant - 73.00, Long Lake - 75.00, Morehouse - 75.00, Wells - 65.00.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH AGRICULTURE & MARKETS “PETROLEUM PRODUCT QUALITY PROGRAM” - APRIL 1, 2024-MARCH 31, 2029

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign Contract No. T012636 with NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets for the “Petroleum Product Quality Program” for the period of April 1, 2024-March 31, 2029 in the amount of $9,045.00 and the County Treasurer be so advised.

APPROVAL FOR FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE ETHERNET LINE WITH FULTON COUNTY

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) is in need of a private connection between their PSAP Center and Fulton County’s PSAP Center for the Tyler Technologies project, and

WHEREAS the private line will allow for data to be transferred between both points securely, and

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office along with the Chairman of the Emergency Preparedness/Emergency Response Committee researched the best option for the connection between the two PSAP Centers, and

WHEREAS, Frontier Communications, under New York State Contract Number PS68697, is proposing $260.00 per month not including taxes, telecom fees or surcharges for each site (102 County View Drive, Lake Pleasant, NY and 2712 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY) for 100 Mbps Ethernet Private Line for 60 months, and

WHEREAS, if the amount of data that is to be transferred between the two PSAP Centers increases where the 100 Mbps is inadequate, then Frontier Communications, under New York State Contract Number PS68697, is proposing $335.00 per month not including taxes, telecom fees or surcharges for each site for 200 Mbps Ethernet Private Line for 60 months, and

WHEREAS, the monthly charges will be charged back to the corresponding year’s Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is authorized to purchase a private ethernet line between the Hamilton County’s PSAP Center and Fulton County’s PSAP Center.

2024 TRANSFER OF FUNDS – JAIL PART TIME

WHEREAS there is a shortage of funds A3150.0111 – Jail – Part Time, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to make the following transfer:

FROM: Account No. A3150.0109 – Jail – Corrections Officer I $ 20,000.00

TO: Account No. A3150.0111 – Jail – Part Time $ 20,000.00

INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR POLICE MUTUAL AID WITH FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has requested an Intermunicipal Agreement for Police Mutual Aid with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and

WHEREAS an Intermunicipal Agreement between the two offices would allow each agency to assist each other during a time of an emergency, therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Hamilton County Sheriff and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for Police Mutual Aid with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.

AUTHORIZING INTERIM CLINICAL MANAGER EXTENSION AND COMPENSATORY TIME INCREASE

WHEREAS, Hamilton County appointed Brett Darrow Interim Clinical Manager until August 27, 2024 per Resolution 182-24, and

WHEREAS the department needs more time to make a long-term plan to meet the needs of the department, and

WHEREAS, the interim Clinical Manager has been working extra hours over and above the standard work week to be both Senior Physical Therapist and Interim Clinical Manager and has accrued over the 80 hours approved by the Chairman of the Board, and

WHEREAS the increase of compensatory hours is due to the increased workload of working two positions, and

WHEREAS the Health Committee supports extending the interim appointment an additional three (3) months at a 40-hour work week until November 23, 2024 and increasing the compensatory time limit, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer is hereby authorized to extend the interim appointment an additional three (3) months at a 40-hour work week until November 23, 2024, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Senior Physical Therapist/Interim Clinical Manager compensatory time limit be increased to 120 hours, and the Personnel Officer and Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE RELATED SERVICES FOR THE PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM – WELLS CENTRAL SCHOOL

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required to provide for Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy Services for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have a developmental delay as defined through a comprehensive evaluation, through the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) process, and

WHEREAS, Wells Central School District can provide these related services through the New York State Department of Education, and

WHEREAS the frequency and duration of services for each child is based on the findings of the comprehensive evaluation and rules applying to section 4410 of the NYS Education Law, as determined by the CPSE committee in preparing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and

WHEREAS the compensation for related services are set at rates in conjunction with the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Department of Education, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with said provider to provide the aforesaid services for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 pursuant to an aforesaid IEP for each eligible child, with compensation for services rendered at the current approved rates set forth for Hamilton County by the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Education Department, upon approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH LAKE PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required to provide for special education and related services for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have a developmental delay as defined through a comprehensive evaluation, through the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) process, and

WHEREAS Lake Pleasant Central School District is an approved provider of special education and related services through the New York State Department of Education, and

WHEREAS the frequency and duration of services for each child is based on the findings of the comprehensive evaluation and rules applying to section 4410 of the NYS Education Law, as determined by the CPSE committee in preparing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and

WHEREAS the compensation for special education and related services are set at rates in conjunction with the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Department of Education, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with said provider to provide the aforesaid services for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 pursuant to an aforesaid IEP for each eligible child, with compensation for services rendered at the current approved rates set forth for Hamilton County by the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Education Department, upon approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE RELATED SERVICES FOR THE PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM – INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required to provide for Related Services (Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy Services) for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have a developmental delay as defined through a comprehensive evaluation, through the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) process, and

WHEREAS, Indian Lake Central School District can provide these related services through the New York State Department of Education, and

WHEREAS the frequency and duration of services for each child is based on the findings of the comprehensive evaluation and rules applying to section 4410 of the NYS Education Law, as determined by the CPSE committee in preparing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and

WHEREAS the compensation for related services are set at rates in conjunction with the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Department of Education, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a contract with said provider to provide the aforesaid services for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 pursuant to an aforesaid IEP for each eligible child, with compensation for services rendered at the current approved rates set forth for Hamilton County by the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Education Department, upon approval of the County Attorney, and the County Treasurer be so notified.

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR EVALUATIONS WITH NORTHVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CHILDREN AGED 3-5 YEARS

WHEREAS Hamilton County is required to provide for Comprehensive evaluations for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have a suspected developmental delay through the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) process, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law, the County is required to maintain contracts with several providers for the provision of comprehensive Evaluations as described above; in order to provide parents with a choice for service provision, and

WHEREAS reimbursement for comprehensive evaluations is determined by the extent of the evaluation, and based on rates set in conjunction with the Rate Setting Unit of the New York State Education Department, and

WHEREAS Comprehensive Evaluations may be requested at any time and/or professional related service provision may be requested at any time through the regular school year and/or the 30-day summer session, and

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service represents Hamilton County as administrator of this program, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign contracts, upon approval of the County Attorney, for Comprehensive Evaluations, for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 between the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service and

Northville Central School District

131 S. 3rd Street

Northville, NY 12134

(518) 863-7000

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACTS FOR EVALUATION AND SERVICE PROVISION WITH CENTER-BASED SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR CHILDREN AGED 3-5 YEARS

WHEREAS Hamilton County is required to provide for Comprehensive evaluations for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have a suspected developmental delay through the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) process, and

WHEREAS, Hamilton County is required to provide for any combination of Center-Based itinerant or related professional services including: Special Education Itinerant (SEIT) Services; skilled Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Related services; Counseling and/or one-on-one Aide services for children determined to have an eligible level of developmental delay and require center-based services to fully meet their needs; as defined through the CPSE Process, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4410 of the New York State Education Law, the County is required to maintain contracts with several providers for the provision of comprehensive Evaluation and specialized center-based services as described above; in order to provide parents with a choice for service provision, and

WHEREAS reimbursement for comprehensive evaluation and subsequent center-based services is determined by the extent of the evaluation and results, and based on rates set in conjunction with the Rate Setting Unit of the New York State Education Department, and

WHEREAS Comprehensive Evaluations may be requested at any time and/or professional related service provision may be requested at any time through the regular school year and/or the 30-day summer session, and

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service represents Hamilton County as administrator of this program, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign contracts, upon approval of the County Attorney, for Comprehensive Evaluation and Center-Based professional service provision for children residing within Hamilton County at rates set by the New York State Department of Education, for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 between the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service and, not limited to but including, the following center-based preschool service providers:

NYSARC, Inc.

a/k/a The Children’s Corner – The Adirondack ARC

12 Mohawk Street Tupper Lake, NY 12986

518-359-3351

Center for Disability Services (No evaluations)

Dba Prospect Center

133 Aviation Road

Queensbury, NY 12804

518-798-0170

Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Inc

125 Business Park Drive

Utica, NY 13502

315-724-6907

Kelberman Center, Inc

1601 Armory Drive

Utica, NY 13501

315-797-6241

AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS – CRUSHER RUN MATERIALS FOR EMERGENCIES

WHEREAS, over the last five years Hamilton County has had many weather events that has created major damage to the county road system, and

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has met with the Public Works Committee to discuss having a stockpile of crusher run materials on hand for such emergencies, and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee and the Superintendent agree the County should have crusher run materials in inventory at all times for emergencies, and

WHEREAS the DPW Superintendent recommends the transfer of $130,000.00 from the Unappropriated County Road Fund balance for the crusher run purchase, be it

RESOLVED, that the DPW Superintendent is hereby authorized to purchase said crusher run materials and that $130,000.00 be transferred from Unappropriated County Road Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. D5110.0403 Stone and that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to make the said transfer and the Clerk of the Board and County DPW Superintendent be so notified.

AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS – ROAD PROJECT FOR DAMAGE REPAIR FROM STORM FLOODING

WHEREAS Hamilton County experienced heavy rain on July 10, 2024 causing severe damage to the County Route 10A, Sabattis Circle Road and minor damage to other County roads around the County, and

WHEREAS, the DPW Superintendent has estimated the repair cost at $150,000.00 for all damages on the County Road system, and

WHEREAS the DPW Superintendent recommends the transfer of $150,000.00 to fund the permanent damage repairs, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create Account No. D5112.2545 July 2024 Flooding Damage, and be it further

RESOLVED, that $150,000.00 be transferred from County Road Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law to Account No. D5112.2545 July 2024 Flooding Damage and that hereby the County Treasurer is authorized to make the said transfer and the Clerk of the Board and County DPW Superintendent be so notified.

CREATING ACCOUNT FOR BRIDGE NY 2022 PROJECT – ELBOW CREEK BRIDGE

WHEREAS a Project for the Bridge NY 2022: County Road 16, Gilmantown Road Over Elbow Creek (BIN 3307350), Bridge Replacement, Town of Wells, Hamilton County, P.I.N. 2754.84 (D040978) (the Project") was duly adopted by Resolution No. 307-23, and

WHEREAS the sum of $1,854,400.00 was appropriated from Unappropriated County Road Fund Balance in accordance with Section 366 Subdivision 1 of the County Law and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project, and

WHEREAS, GPI, the County’s consulting firm for the said project has begun preliminary design work and an account needs to be created for the said bridge project, be it

RESOLVED, that Account No. H3.5112.0201 – Perm Imp. Hwy, Elbow Creek Bridge is hereby created and any charges for this bridge project to be a charge to this account and the County Treasurer be so authorized and the DPW Superintendent and Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR SHERIFF VEHICLE - 2024

WHEREAS, the Sheriff Office has a new 2023 Dodge Durango, and this vehicle needs to have ancillary equipment installed such as but not limited to 2-way radios, emergency lights, sirens, etc., and

WHEREAS, the County has received a written quote for the installation of the ancillary equipment from JPJ Electronics, 1 W. Whitesboro St., Yorkville, NY in the amount of $19,742.40, and

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

RESOLVED, the Fleet Coordinator is authorized to sign the Purchase Order for the Ancillary Equipment from JPJ Electronics installed at a cost of $19,742.40 for the upfit of ancillary equipment on the 2023 Sheriff vehicle and the Clerk of the Board, County Sheriff and Fleet Coordinator be so notified.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SOLID WASTE EXCAVATOR – DPW

WHEREAS Resolution No. 187-24 authorizes the County Fleet Coordinator to purchase one (1) 2024 John Deere 85P Excavator for use by the Public Works Solid Waste Division, and

WHEREAS the said excavator was delivered, and the County Fleet Coordinator has inspected the said excavator and confirms it is accepted and meets specifications and recommends payment for said excavator, be it

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment to United Construction & Forestry, PO Box 558, Albany, NY12201-0558 in the amount of $166,489.04 and the funds to be taken out of Account No. A8189.0401 Solid Waste Reserve Expenditure and the Fleet Coordinator and the Clerk of the Board be so notified.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLE – DPW

WHEREAS the Fleet Coordinator was authorized to order a new 2024 Ram 1500 SSV from Main Motorcar for the Public Works Department under State Contract #PC68941 pricing, and

WHEREAS, the said vehicle has been delivered, be it

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be authorized to make payment to Main Motorcar, 224 West Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095 in the amount of $41,999.00 out of Account No. DM5130.0201 Road Equipment and the Clerk of the Board and Fleet Coordinator be so advised.

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR PURCHASE OF PATROL VEHICLE – SHERIFF

WHEREAS the Fleet Coordinator was authorized to order a new 2023 Dodge Durango PPV from Main Motorcar for the Sheriff’s Office under State Contract #PC68941 pricing, and

WHEREAS, the said vehicle has been delivered, be it

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be authorized to make payment to Main Motorcar, 224 West Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095 in the amount of $43,410.00 out of Account No. A3110.0202 Automobile and the Sheriff, Clerk of the Board and Fleet Coordinator be so advised.

AUTHORIZING DEPOSITION OF EXCESS VEHICLES

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

WHEREAS, the County Fleet Coordinator has recommended that the following vehicles be disposed from the County inventory:

Year Make/Model VIN Plate# Dept FN

2015 Chev. Impala 2G1WA5E30F1168041 AW4367 Prob 808

2016 Chev. Impala 2G1WA5E31G1154750 AX5702 DPW 761

2017 Chev. Malibu 1G1ZC5ST9HF221777 AY9155 S.S. 809

2018 Chev. Malibu 1G1ZC5ST6JF198285 BA4225 P.H. 765

1999 Spec Tec Ejector Trl. 1S9EA4520XS188982 AB8934 S.W. 982

be it RESOLVED, the above vehicles/equipment be sold by auction online by Auctions International and the funds from the auction shall be a revenue credit to Account No.DM2665 Sale of Equipment for DPW vehicles and Account No A2665 Sale of Equipment for all other vehicles, 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 TRANSFER OF FUNDS - COUNTY ROUTE 4, BIG BROOK ROAD CULVERT PROJECT

WHEREAS Resolution No. 170-24 authorizes a culvert rehab project on County Route 4, Big Brook Road, and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent budgeted $80,000.00 in the first instance, and

WHEREAS the project is 95% completed and to date expenditures are at $83,450.00 and the Superintendent recommends increasing the project by $15,000.00 to $95,000.00 to complete the project, and

WHEREAS, the above culvert is owned by Hamilton County, be it

RESOLVED, that $15,000.00 be transferred from the Account No. D5112.0203 Bridge Projects to Account No. D5120.2002 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 CHAIRMAN TO SIGN NYS OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT - DISTRIBUTION 14 

WHEREAS, Hamilton County has received from the NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services the contract for Distribution 14 Contract No. T140001 in the amount of $25,896.00 with a term of January 1, 2024-December 31, 2026, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign Distribution 14 Contract No. T140001. 

CREATING REVENUE ACCOUNT FOR 18-B ASSIGNED COUNSEL RATE INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT – PUBLIC DEFENDER 

WHEREAS the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office is now able to receive 50% reimbursement of the 18-B Assigned Council Rate Increase that took effect April 1, 2023 from the NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services, be it 

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to create Revenue Account No. A3025.0300 18-B Rate Increase Reimbursement and be it further. 

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to increase Account No. A1170.0401 PD – Defense & Investigator by $22,015.55 to be totally offset by increasing Revenue Account No. A3025.0300 18-B Rate Increase Reimbursement and the Public Defender be so notified. 

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AMENDED EISEP AGREEMENT WITH WARREN/HAMILTON COUNTY OFA FOR PCI AND PCII LEVEL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH – 2023-2024 

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 the agreement for the period commencing April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 has been increased by $9,900 for a total of $45,000, be it 

RESOLVED, that upon the County Attorney’s approval, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign an amended agreement with Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging for PCI and PCII level services under the EISEP program for a term of April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 for a total of $45,000.00. 

AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AMENDED EISEP AGREEMENT WITH WARREN/HAMILTON COUNTY OFA FOR PCI AND PCII LEVEL SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH – 2024-2025 

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 the agreement for the period commencing April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 has been increased by $9,900 for a total of $45,000, be it 

RESOLVED, that upon the County Attorney’s approval, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign an amended agreement with Warren/Hamilton Office for the Aging for PCI and PCII level services under the EISEP program for a term of April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 for a total of $45,000.00. 

FEDERAL SALARY SHARING FUNDS – COMMUNITY SERVICES 

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Community Services Department has received Federal Salary Sharing funds that can be used to support services provided by the Department, and 

WHEREAS, $13,758.79 in Federal Salary Sharing currently in the unappropriated general fund must be spent by December 31, 2024, and 

WHEREAS there is a need to increase available funds in supplies and services to purchase computer equipment, advertising, and other necessary supplies and services for the remainder of the year, be it 

RESOLVED, that $13,758.79 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 and the County Treasurer be so authorized.