REGULAR SESSION
FIRST DAY
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
The Otsego County Board of Representatives met for its organizational
meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the Representatives’ Chambers,
Otsego County Office Building in the Village of Cooperstown, New York.
The Clerk of the Board, Carol D. McGovern, called the meeting to order.
The roll was called and the following Representatives were found to be
present:
OTSEGO COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES – 2015
DISTRICT
NAME
ADDRESS
No. 1
Edwin Frazier, Jr.
16 Prospect Street
Unadilla, NY 13849
No. 2
James P. Powers
719 Co. Hwy. 18
South New Berlin, NY 13843
No. 3
Kathleen Clark
121 Circle Drive
Otego, NY 13825
No. 4
Janet Hurley Quackenbush
3827 State Hwy. 23
PO Box 121
West Oneonta, NY 13861
No. 5
Edward T. Lentz
230 Dockstader Road
New Lisbon, NY 13415
No. 6
Donald L. Lindberg
12 Elm Street
PO Box 391
Worcester, NY 12197-0391
No. 7
Beth S. Rosenthal
500 Co. Hwy. 50
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
No. 8
Rick Hulse, Jr.
5928 State Hwy. 28
PO Box 190
Fly Creek, NY 13337
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No. 9
Keith O. McCarty
5503 US Hwy. 20
East Springfield, NY 13333
No. 10
Betty Anne Schwerd
806 Betty Annes Road
Hartwick, NY 13348
No. 11
Gary R. Koutnik
105 Center Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
No. 12
Craig Gelbsman
1 Southview Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
No. 13
Linda Rowinski
1 Scrambling Avenue
Oneonta, NY 13820
No. 14
Katherine Stuligross
10 Walnut Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
Clerk of the Board Carol McGovern asked for nominations for Temporary
Chair. Representative Frazier nominated Representative Lindberg for Temporary
Chair. Representative Clark seconded the nomination. Roll Call vote. Total:
6,227; Ayes: 6,227. The Clerk of the Board declared Representative Lindberg the
Temporary Chair. Representative Lindberg immediately assumed the duties of
the office.
Temporary Chair Lindberg asked for nominations for permanent Chair.
Representative Frazier nominated Representative Clark for permanent Chair.
Representative Quackenbush seconded the nomination. Representative
Schwerd
nominated
Representative
Powers
for
permanent
chair.
Representative Rowinski seconded the nomination.
Roll call vote on
Representative Clark. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 4,902- Frazier, Clark, Quackenbush,
Lentz, Lindberg, Rosenthal, Hulse, McCarty, Koutnik, Gelbsman, Stuligross; Noes:
1,325- Powers, Schwerd, Rowinski; Vote carried. No further action taken on
nomination for Representative Powers. Temporary Chair Lindberg declared
Representative Clark the Chair of the Board for 2015. Representative Clark
immediately assumed the position of Chair.
Chair Clark asked for nominations for Vice Chairman. Representative
Gelbsman
nominated
Representative
Frazier
for
Vice
Chairman.
Representatives Koutnik and Quackenbush seconded the nomination. There
were no other nominations.
Roll call vote.
Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227;
Vote carried. Chair Clark declared Representative Frazier the Vice Chairman for
2015.
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Under Privilege of the Floor, Maria Ajello, concerned tax payer and
County Employee, asked that the County vacate the sale of her property from
the recent property tax auction and allow her to pay her back taxes, penalties
and fees.
Russell Ahrens, concerned tax payer and County Employee, stated that
unlike surrounding counties, Maria Ajello was not allowed to pay her back taxes
51 days prior to the auction, and asked that the County allow her to redeem her
home.
David Petri, County Highway 59 Cooperstown, NY, stated that he is
concerned that the Highway Department is plowing and salting roads when not
always necessary, which causes increases in fuel and salt costs and the
potential for falling trees due to the overuse of salt, and asked that this be
addressed.
The minutes of December 3, 2014 and December 15, 2014 were
approved.
The following communications were read and ordered filed:
Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District Board Minutes from
November 20, 2014.
The reports of the Standing Committees were given and ordered filed.
The reports of the Special Committees were given and ordered filed.
Representative Lindberg moved for an executive session regarding
negotiations with the Deputy Sheriff’s Police Benevolent Association unit.
Seconded, Stuligross. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Motion carried.
Representative Powers moved for an executive session to discuss matters
leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline,
suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person. Seconded, Koutnik.
Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Motion carried.
The Board reconvened.
Representative Lindberg moved to dispense with the reading of all
resolutions. Seconded, Koutnik. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Motion carried.
Board Chair Clark asked if any representative wished to remove a
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resolution(s) from the consent agenda so it can be acted upon separately.
Representative Frazier removed Resolution No. 44.
Board Chair Clark called for action on the consent agenda, excluding
Resolution No. 44. Representative Lindberg moved to act upon the consent
agenda, Resolution Nos. 1 through 43, and Nos. 45 through 53.
RESOLUTION NO. 1-20150107
RESOLUTION - APPROVING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
FOR THE PROVISION OF ALCOHOLISM SERVICES IN
OTSEGO COUNTY
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, funds are available through the New York State Office of
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services to Otsego County for purposes of
providing educational services, information and referral services for residents of
Otsego County suffering from the diseases of alcoholism and other addictions;
and
WHEREAS, in addition, Task Force on Integrated Projects (TFIP) 100% funds
are available under the auspices of the New York State Office of Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Services; these TFIP funds will be administered under the
Division of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (DAAA); and
WHEREAS, the amount of the funding for the Information and Referral
Services and the Task Force on Integrated Projects totals $412,348; and
WHEREAS, the Leatherstocking Education on Alcoholism/Addictions
Foundation, Inc. (LEAF, Inc.) has expressed a willingness and desire to continue
to act as an agency to the County for purposes of providing these alcoholism
and other addictions educational services; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interests of the residents of the
County of Otsego to provide these services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that upon receipt of the $412,348 in funds from the State of
New York as above set forth, the Chair of the Board of Representatives and the
Director of the Community Services are authorized to execute an
alcoholism/addictions services contract, on behalf of the County of Otsego,
with LEAF for the contract period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015;
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and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such terms and provisions as
are in the best interests of the County of Otsego and are complying with all
federal, state and local statutes, rules and regulations which would enable LEAF
to continue to utilize designated funds to operate a program of
alcoholism/addictions informational and educational services in the County of
Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that upon the expiration of the term of the aforementioned
contract, a subsequent resolution must be adopted by this Board to authorize
the extension of additional terms of said contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2015 Contr
Chem Dependency Program Budget (4323-A) at line 4698 LEAF and consist of
100% state funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 2-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT FOR RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR
THE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCIES CLINIC
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, there is a need for recovery support services at the Otsego
County Chemical Dependencies Clinic; and
WHEREAS, Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego (FOR-DO), 22 Elm
Street, Oneonta, New York 13820 has agreed to provide such services as set
forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that contingent upon Otsego County’s receipt of funding from
New York State, the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to execute
a contract with FOR-DO for recovery support services for the Chemical
Dependencies Clinic, commencing January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015,
not to exceed $151,500 for the term of the contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2015 Turning
Point Budget (4327-A) at line 4800 and consist of 100% reimbursement from state
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funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 3-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES
OF DELAWARE AND OTSEGO COUNTIES FOR
OPERATION OF THE ALTERNATIVES TO
INCARCERATION PROGRAM
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
WHEREAS, in order to assist Otsego County Courts and Law Enforcement
agencies in promoting appropriate and effective Alternatives to Incarceration
experiences for eligible participants, Catholic Charities of Delaware and Otsego
Counties has submitted a proposal to the County for the operation of the
Otsego County Alternatives to Incarceration Program (ATI); and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety and Legal Affairs Committee and the
Administration Committee of this Board have approved this proposal and
consider it to be in the best interests of the County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board is authorized to execute an
agreement with Catholic Charities of Delaware and Otsego Counties, with
offices located at 176 Main Street, Oneonta, New York 13820, for the operation
of the Otsego County Alternatives to Incarceration Program for the year 2015, at
a total cost of $29,004, payable in twelve (12) monthly installments of $2,417 per
month; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the agreement shall contain such other terms and
provisions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2015
Alternatives to Incarceration Budget (3157-A) at line 4900 Contracts.
RESOLUTION NO. 4-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS HEALTH CARE
FACILITIES FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE CLINIC
SERVICES
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LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, Section 2304(1) of the Public Health Law requires that each
Board of Health of a Health District provide facilities for free diagnosis and
treatment of persons suspected of being infected or who are infected with a
sexually transmitted disease; and
WHEREAS, Family Planning of South Central NY and A.O. Fox Hospital are
willing to provide these services for the County; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to enter into agreements
with the aforementioned medical facilities for the provision of such services;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute agreements with Family Planning of South Central NY, Oneonta, New
York; and A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta, New York, to provide to the County the
professional services necessary and required by Section 2304(1) of the Public
Health Law regarding the diagnosis and treatment of persons suspected of
being infected or actually infected with a sexually transmitted disease, for a
period of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2015 and terminating December
31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contracts shall contain such other terms and
conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these contracts is included in the 2015
Biologicals Budget (4074-A) at lines 4895 Medical Expenses and 4900 Contracts
and is 100% state reimbursable.
RESOLUTION NO. 5-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS HEALTH CARE
FACILITIES FOR HIV COUNSELING AND TESTING
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, Section 2304(1) of the Public Health Law requires that each
Board of Health of a Health District provide facilities for free counseling and
testing of persons suspected of being infected or who are infected with HIV; and
WHEREAS, Family Planning of South Central NY and A.O. Fox Hospital are
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willing to provide these services for the County; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to enter into agreements
with the aforementioned medical facilities for the provision of such services;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute agreements with Family Planning of South Central NY, Oneonta, New
York, and A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta, New York, to provide to the County the
professional services necessary and required by Section 2304(1) of the Public
Health Law regarding the counseling and testing of persons suspected of being
infected or actually infected with HIV, for a period of one (1) year commencing
January 1, 2015 and terminating December 31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contracts shall contain such other terms and
conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these contracts is included in the 2015
Biologicals Budget (4074-A) at line 4900 Contracts and is 100% state
reimbursable.
RESOLUTION NO. 6-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO CONTRACT
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM
AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAM CONTRACTED SERVICES
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board be and hereby is authorized
to execute agreements with certain individuals and/or organizations to provide
the following Department of Health’s Early Intervention Program and Preschool
Program Contracted Services for the year 2015 at 2015 state approved contract
rates:
Services Under Preschool Education
Related Services (Speech, Occupational
Therapy, Physical Therapy, etc.)
Psychological Evaluations
Social History
Non-Physician Evaluation
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Physical Evaluations
Itinerant Special Education Teacher
Center Based Tuition
1:1 Aide w/in Center Based
Child Assistant
Transportation
Parent Training
Services Under Early Intervention
Transportation
Respite
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said agreements shall contain such other terms and
provisions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for the above agreements/services are
included in the 2015 Children with Special Needs – Education Budget (2960-A);
Early Intervention Program Budget (4059-A), and the DOH – CWSN 3-5
Administration Budget (4060-A). Reimbursement includes Medicaid, third party
insurance, then 49% from the NYS Department of Health (EI) or 59.5% from the
NYS Department of Education for direct service.
RESOLUTION NO. 7-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO ENTER
INTO AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS AND BRIDGES FOR THE YEAR
2015
MCCARTY, FRAZIER, ROSENTHAL, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, certain engineering firms propose to render professional
engineering services to the Otsego County Highway Department in connection
with various County roads and bridges for the year 2015; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interests of the County to contract
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with these engineering firms for these professional engineering services; said
services being professional in nature and not requiring public bidding; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
contract with the following engineering firms to render professional engineering
services for various County roads and bridges during the year 2015, in
accordance with the hourly rate schedules, which are on file in the Office of the
Clerk of the Board; these services being professional in nature and not requiring
public bidding by the County:
1.
AECOM
40 British American Boulevard
Latham, New York 12110
2.
Barton & Loguidice
290 Elwood Davis Road
P.O. Box 3107
Syracuse, New York 13220
3.
C&S Engineers, Inc.
1099 Airport Blvd.
North Syracuse, New York 13212
4.
Spectra Engineering, PC
19 British American Boulevard
Latham, New York 12110
5.
Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, PC
320 North Jensen Road
Vestal, New York 13850
6.
Delta Engineers, P.C.
164 Court Street
Binghamton, New York 13901-3514
7.
Foit - Albert Associates
435 New Karmer Road
Albany, New York 12205
8.
WSP – SELL
1 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203
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9.
McManus Engineering Group, LLC
5 West Beaver Street, Unit 9
P.O. Box 270
Cooperstown, New York 13326
10.
Fisher Associates
135 Calkins Road, Suite A
Rochester, New York 14623
11.
James Jordan Associates Architects
68 Main Street
P.O. Box 111
Richfield Springs, New York 13439
12.
Delaware Engineering, D.P.C.
8-12 Dietz Street, Suite 303
Oneonta, New York 13820
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contracts shall contain such other terms and
conditions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for these contracts are provided in the 2015
Highway Budget under various Highway Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 8-20150107
RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 322-20130904 AUTHORIZING SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS TO
CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN SERVICES
(REPLACEMENT OF BIN #3353930)
MCCARTY, FRAZIER, ROSENTHAL, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 322-20130904 authorized the Otsego County
Superintendent of Highways to enter into a contract with New Century
Construction, LLC, for the construction of bridge BIN #3353930, located on County
Route 11C over the Susquehanna River, in the Towns of Hartwick/Middlefield,
Otsego County, New York, at a cost not to exceed $1,654,400; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to amend Resolution No. 322-2013 for an
additional cost not to exceed $41,088; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Superintendent of Highways be and
hereby is authorized to amend a contract with New Century Construction, LLC, 11
Arch Street, Watervliet, New York 12189-1805, for the construction of bridge BIN
#3353930, located on County Route 11C over the Susquehanna River, in the
Towns of Hartwick/Middlefield, Otsego County, New York, for an additional cost
not to exceed $41,088 for construction; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said agreement shall contain such other terms and
conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this project are available in the 2013-14
Highway Budget under D5112.2020, D5113.2121 and D5113.2104.
RESOLUTION NO. 9-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT WITH PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTANT FOR
SERVICES AT THE OTSEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY
SERVICES CLINIC
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, there is a need for the services of a Psychiatric Consultant at
the Otsego County Community Services Clinic; and
WHEREAS, Samuel Press, M.D. has expressed a willingness to provide his
services approximately every other week to said clinic to work with children;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute a contract with Samuel Press, M.D., 303 Kinderhook Lane, Nassau, New
York 12133, for the aforesaid services, commencing January 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015, at the rate of $160.00 per hour, not to exceed 700 hours per
year, at a cost not to exceed $112,000.00 for the term of the contract; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the services provided by Dr. Press are to be arranged by
the Clinic Director; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Dr. Press agrees to maintain malpractice/professional
liability insurance during the term of the contract; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2015 Mental
Health Budget (4310-A) at line 4880 Mental Health Consultant and from the 2015
Alcoholism Budget (4250-A) at line 4880 Consultants and consist of 100%
reimbursement from fees, state and federal funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT
WITH KATE BOLGER, NPP, APRN, FOR PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
PRACTITIONER SERVICES AT THE
OTSEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES CLINICS
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, there is a need for the services of a Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner at the Otsego County Community Services Clinics; and
WHEREAS, Kate Bolger, NPP, APRN, has expressed a willingness to provide
such services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute a contract with Kate Bolger, NPP, APRN, 2410 Walley Road, Franklin,
New York 13775, for the services of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the Otsego
County Community Services Clinics, for the period January 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015, for up to 624 hours of such services at $85.00 per hour, at a
cost not to exceed $53,040 for the term of the contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and
provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2015 Mental
Health Budget (4310-A) at line 4880 Mental Health Consultant and in the 2015
Alcoholism Budget (4250-A) at line 4880 Consultants and consist of 100%
reimbursement from fees, state and federal funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT WITH LISA CASLER, PMHNP, NPP,
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FOR PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER SERVICES FOR
OTSEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, there is a need for psychiatric nurse practitioner services at the
Otsego County Community Services Clinic; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Casler, PMHNP, NPP, has expressed a willingness to provide
such services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute a contract with Lisa Casler, PMHNP, NPP, 32 Hartford Terrace, New
Hartford, New York 13413, for psychiatric nurse practitioner services for the
Otsego County Community Services Clinic, for the period January 1, 2015
through December 31, 2015, at the rate of $80.00 per hour, for up to 800 hours,
not to exceed $64,000 for the term of the contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2015 Mental
Health Budget (4310-A) at line 4880 Mental Health Consultant and consist of
100% reimbursement from fees, state and federal aid/reimbursement.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE
BOARD TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH THE OTSEGO
COUNTY CHAPTER OF NYS ARC, INC. FOR SHELTERED
EMPLOYMENT
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Chapter of NYS ARC, Inc. provides
sheltered employment to the developmentally disabled population of Otsego
County; and
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Board of Representatives agrees that there
is a need for these services and wishes to support them via pass-through state
aid funds and a local government contribution; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board of Representatives be and hereby
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is authorized to enter into a contract with the Otsego County Chapter of NYS
ARC, Inc. for the above services, for the period January 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015, with total financial support for these services at $263,120,
consisting of the following:
Office of People with Developmental Disabilities
County Contribution
TOTAL
$229,370.00
33,750.00
$263,120.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the above contract is authorized in the 2015 Association
for Retarded Citizens Budget (4330-A) at line 4695 ARC.
RESOLUTION NO. 13-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD
TO CONTRACT WITH THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
IN ULSTER COUNTY, INC.
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, the State of New York has provided a grant in the amount of
$197,032 through the Community Reinvestment Act, for services of a Psychiatric
Nurse Practitioner or other qualified medical provider, to operate Adolescent
Outreach and Intensive Prevention Services; and
WHEREAS, the County, through the Otsego County Community Services
Board, desires to contract with the Mental Health Association in Ulster County,
Inc., 221 Tuytenbridge Road, Lake Katrine, New York 12449, to effectuate these
services for the year 2015; the same to be without cost to the County other than
this state grant; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board is authorized to execute a contract
for the year 2015 with the Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. for the
services of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or other qualified medical provider, to
operate Adolescent Outreach and Intensive Preventive Services for children
and adolescents aged 5-21 years, utilizing 100% Community Reinvestment Act
funding in the amount not to exceed $197,032, contingent upon the availability
of on-going state funding; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and
obligations as shall be in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that funding for this contract is included in the 2015 Harbour
Program – Reinvestment Budget (4326-A) at line 4693 MHA and is 100%
reimbursable through New York State Community Reinvestment Act Funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, INC.
FOR PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS SERVICES AT THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES CLINIC
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, there is a need for psychiatric crisis services at the Otsego
County Community Services Clinic; and
WHEREAS, The Neighborhood Center, Inc., through a Mobile Crisis
Assessment Team serving Otsego, Chenango, Delaware and Schoharie
Counties, has expressed a willingness to provide services from January 1, 2015
through December 31, 2015; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute a contract with The Neighborhood Center, Inc., through a Mobile Crisis
Assessment Team serving Otsego, Chenango, Delaware and Schoharie
Counties, for the aforesaid services, commencing January 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015, at a rate not to exceed $617,170 for the term of the
contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the services provided by The Neighborhood Center, Inc.
are to be arranged by the Clinic Director; and be it further
RESOLVED, that The Neighborhood Center, Inc. agrees to maintain
malpractice/professional liability insurance during the term of the contract; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2015 Mental
Health Budget (4325-A) at line 4810 Crisis Services and consist of 100%
reimbursement from state aid funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-20150107
RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 399-20131204 –
AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH
PRESTIGE SERVICES, INC. FOR OPERATION OF THE NUTRITION
PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 399-20131204 authorized the Chair of the Board
to execute a contract with Prestige Services, Inc. to operate Otsego County’s
nutrition program for the elderly for the period of January 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2017; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the cost to operate said program will be as follows:
2015 Meals – Home Delivered Meals not to exceed $7.35 per meal
Congregate Meals not to exceed $8.22 per meal;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the total cost to operate Otsego County’s Nutrition
Program for the Elderly for the year 2015 shall not exceed $771,540; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2015 Office
for the Aging (6772-A) approved budget and that the funding for this contract
consists of approximately 23.6% federal funds, 20.5% state funds, 10%
contributions, 7.9% Other and 38% county funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR THE
PROVISION OF VETERANS DIRECTED HOME AND COMMUNITY
BASED SERVICES THROUGH THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINKSI
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WHEREAS, the Veterans Administration has identified a need for Veterans
Directed Home and Community Based Services in Otsego County; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 77-20110209 authorized the Chairman of the Board
to enter into a Provider Agreement with the Veteran’s Administration to provide
such services through the Office for the Aging; and
WHEREAS, said services require a Fiscal Intermediary to act as employer of
record for Veteran Directed Workers, and Resource Center for Independent
Living of 409 Columbia Street, PO Box 210, Utica NY 13503 is willing and able to
provide this service; and
WHEREAS, all services are determined appropriate through the
completion of an assessment, care plan and an individual budget approved by
the Veterans Administration; and
WHEREAS, such reimbursement shall be approximately $66,000; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute an agreement with Resource Center for Independent Living to provide
such services at an amount not to exceed $66,000 for the period of January 1,
2015 through December 31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that these funds are included in the 2015 Office for the Aging
Budget, and are 100% reimbursable.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING RETAINING A
CONSULTANT DIETICIAN BY THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, this Board has heretofore approved the administration of the
Title III-C and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; and within each of
the above programs, there is a requirement of a position of Consultant Dietician;
and
WHEREAS, Title IIID of the Older Americans Act requires provision of Health
Promotional Activities; and
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WHEREAS, Regina M. La Tourette has expressed a willingness to provide
these services under these programs; and
WHEREAS, the Nutrition Program Standards require that this Consultant
Dietician report directly to the Otsego County Office for the Aging for both
nutrition programs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board be and is hereby authorized to
enter into an agreement with Regina M. La Tourette for the period January 1,
2015 to December 31, 2015 for 11.5 hours per week for nutrition services and
approximately 62 hours annually for health promotion activities at the rate of
$41.50 per hour not to exceed $27,390 for the contract period. In addition, up to
a maximum of $1,468 shall be available for mileage reimbursement at the
standard IRS rate, for a total not to exceed $28,858; and be it further
RESOLVED, that these funds are included in the 2015 Office for the Aging
Budget, and the funds consist of approximately 22.4% federal funds, 55.4% state
funds and 22.2% local funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR
OF THE BOARD TO CONTRACT WITH
BASSETT HEALTHCARE FOR MEDICAL SERVICES
AT THE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
WHEREAS, there is a need for medical services at the County's
Correctional Facility; and
WHEREAS, Bassett Healthcare has submitted a proposal to the County for
said services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
enter into a contract with Bassett Healthcare at a cost of $25,000 for a period of
6 months for the following:
1.
A physician in the employ of Bassett Healthcare to supervise
Hospital’s provision of specified medical care pursuant to
Section 7010.1 of Title 9, Subtitle AA, Chapter I of the Official
Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of
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New York.
2.
The Hospital’s Physician will provide on-site services at the
Otsego County Jail once weekly and will review the nurse’s
activities and medical record documentation to meet all jail
inmate population needs that can be addressed on an
outpatient basis.
3.
The Hospital’s Physician will write prescriptions as medically
necessary, but will not store drugs nor dispense drugs to
inmates.
4.
Hospital will provide laboratory and radiology services and
inpatient and outpatient services as ordered by Physician, to
be billed at the Hospital’s usual rate and to be paid by
County within 30 days of receipt of invoices.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2015 Jail
Budget (3150-A) at line 4900 Contracts.
RESOLUTION NO. 19-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES
TO CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY MATERNITY SERVICES
FOR PARENTING EDUCATION TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Otsego County desires to utilize existing programming to obtain
parenting education services for eligible families; and
WHEREAS, Community Maternity Services has expressed a willingness to
provide intensive in-home parent education services for eligible clients; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Otsego County Department of
Social Services is hereby authorized to contract with Community Maternity
Services to provide parent education services to eligible clients for the period of
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January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015; and that said contract shall include
the following terms:
1. In no event shall the Department of Social Services’ liability exceed
$79,000 for the term of this agreement;
2. The contract shall contain such other and further conditions as are
in the best interest of the County of Otsego;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2015
Social Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts and line
6070 Purchase of Services, and consists of either 100% Federal funds, or 64%
Federal, 24% State and 12% local funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES
AND THE DIRECTOR OF OFFICE FOR THE AGING TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT FOR VARIOUS MEDICAID FUNDED LONG TERM CARE
IN-HOME SERVICES PROGRAMS AND THE OPERATION
OF A POINT OF ENTRY FOR LONG TERM CARE SERVICES
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Social Services has a responsibility to administer and case
manage various Medicaid funded long term care in-home service programs
including the Personal Care Aide Program, the Long Term Home Health Care
Program, Personal Emergency Response Systems, the Consumer Directed
Personal Assistance Program, the Assisted Living Program, the Care at Home
Program, Private Duty Nursing and the Title XX Family Type Homes for Adult
Supervision, and has a long-standing history of providing information and
assistance to county residents regarding long term care services; and
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Office for the Aging has expressed a
willingness to provide the administration and case management of these and
any such successor or related programs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services and the Director of
the Otsego County Office for the Aging are hereby authorized to execute an
agreement and other documents that may be necessary for the provision of
these services in an amount not to exceed $275,215 for the period of January 1,
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2015 through December 31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2015 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts and is 95%
Federal and State reimbursable and 5% local costs.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO RENEW CONTRACT
WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO, INC. (OFO) TO PROVIDE
EMERGENCY HOUSING AT THE OFO HOMELESS SHELTER
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Department of Social Services is required by
regulation to provide emergency housing to homeless individuals and families;
and
WHEREAS, the County desires to meet this requirement in the most cost
effective manner while at the same time providing some case management
services; and
WHEREAS, Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. has established a bed rate of
$75.00 per day per person; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services,
on behalf of the County of Otsego, is hereby authorized to renew a contract
with Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. for the term January 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015; and said contract shall include the following:
1. The bed rate will be $75.00 per day per person eligible for Temporary
Assistance program funding;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for the contract is included in the 2015 Social
Services Family Assistance Budget (6109-A) at line 4734 Family Assistance
(consisting of 100% Federal funds) and Social Services Safety Net Budget (6140A) at line 4738 Safety Net Funds (consisting of 29% State and 71% Local),
depending upon classification of the client.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES
TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO, INC.
TO PROVIDE NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES TO VICTIMS
OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Otsego County Department of Social Services is responsible for
providing domestic violence services to residents of Otsego County; and
WHEREAS, Opportunities for Otsego has expressed a willingness to provide
said services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services is
hereby authorized to contract with Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. to continue to
provide non-residential program services to victims of domestic violence, in the
contract sum not to exceed $55,000 for the period January 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and
conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2015 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts and consists of
64% Federal, 24% State, and 12% local funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF
SOCIAL SERVICES TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH
THE OTSEGO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Otsego County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family
Services in the overall sum of $2,411,179 for 2014- 2015; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability
Assistance has approved the County’s plan for the use of these funds; and
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WHEREAS, there is a need to provide PINS Diversion Services to the
residents of Otsego County; and
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Probation Department has expressed a
willingness to provide this service; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services is
hereby authorized to contract with the Otsego County Probation Department
for the services of two (2) Probation Officers to provide PINS Diversion services on
behalf of the Department of Social Services, at a cost not to exceed $110,316 for
the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for the contract is included in the 2015 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts and is 100%
reimbursable through Federal funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO
CONTRACT WITH OTSEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, the County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family
Services in the overall sum of $2,411,179 for 2014 - 2015; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability
Assistance has approved the County’s plan for the use of these funds; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to utilize a portion of the funds, not to
exceed $60,553 to purchase existing services for TANF eligible applicants and
recipients in need of mental health services; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to utilize existing programming to obtain
services for eligible families; and
WHEREAS, the Department desires to enter into an agreement with the
Otsego County Community Services for the services of two (2) part-time Mental
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Health Social Workers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services
is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Otsego County Community
Services for the term January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015; and that the
agreement shall include the following terms:
1. In no event shall the Department of Social Services’ liability exceed the
sum of $60,553.
2. The contract shall contain such other and further conditions as are in
the best interest of the County of Otsego.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for the above contract are included in the 2015
Social Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts and consist
of 100% Federal funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF
SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH
DELAWARE OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE THE BIG BUDDIES PROGRAM
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Otsego County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family
Services in the overall sum of $2,411,179 for 2014 - 2015; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability
Assistance has approved the County’s plan for the use of these funds; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to utilize a portion of the funds, not to
exceed $25,000, to purchase existing services for eligible youth in need of a
mentoring program ; and
WHEREAS, Delaware Opportunities has expressed a willingness to provide
a mentoring program entitled Big Buddies; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services,
on behalf of the County of Otsego, is hereby authorized to contract with
Delaware Opportunities for the term January 1, 2015 through December 31,
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2015; and that said contract shall include the following terms:
1. In no event shall the Department of Social Services’ liability exceed
$25,000.00 for the term of the contract;
2. The contract shall contain such other and further conditions as are in
the best interest of the County of Otsego;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2015
Social Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts and
consists of 100% Federal Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES
TO CONTRACT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES
OF DELAWARE AND OTSEGO COUNTIES
FOR CHILD DAY CARE REGISTRATION
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, the County has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding
with the State of New York through the Office of Children and Family Services
of the State of New York to register and inspect Family Day Care and SchoolAge Child Care Programs; and
WHEREAS, the County is empowered to receive Federal Child Care and
Development Block Grant funds in an amount up to $78,331 from the State of
New York for the purpose of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to contract with Catholic Charities of
Delaware and Otsego Counties for the performance of said services; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services on
behalf of the County of Otsego, is hereby authorized to execute a contract with
Catholic Charities of Delaware and Otsego Counties for the purpose of
registration and inspection of Family Day Care Providers and School-Age Child
Care Programs for the period January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015, not to
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exceed $78,331 for the term of the contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2015 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts, and is 100% State
reimbursable; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego.
RESOLUTION NO. 27-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO RENEW
CONTRACT WITH DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATION AND
PART-TIME ADA SERVICES
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services and
the Otsego County District Attorney are hereby authorized to contract for
welfare fraud investigation services through the District Attorney’s Office; the
contract will provide three (3) part-time investigators, and part-time ADA
services by hourly rate, at a cost not to exceed $91,927 for the period January 1,
2015 through December 31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract is to contain such other terms and
conditions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2015 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts and is 33%
Federal and 5% State reimbursable and 62% Local cost.
RESOLUTION NO. 28-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OTSEGO COUNTY SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
ROWINSKI, MCCARTY, LENTZ, POWERS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 8 of 1944, the Otsego County Board
of Supervisors created a Soil and Water Conservation District in the County of
Otsego to meet the needs of the agricultural community, landowners and the
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environment; and
WHEREAS, the County of Otsego has allocated funds in its budget for the
fiscal year 2015 for the support and maintenance of the conservation work of
the Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a contract with the Otsego County Soil
and Water Conservation District be authorized to assure proper application of
this expenditure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
contract with the Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District for the
purpose of providing funds, not to exceed $118,500, to pay towards the support
and maintenance of the conservation work of the Soil and Water Conservation
District, for the contract term January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2015 Soil
and Water Conservation Budget (8730-A) at line 4680 Annual Support
Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 29-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD
TO RENEW AN AGREEMENT WITH OTSEGO COUNTY CHAPTER NYSARC, INC.
(HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS ARC OTSEGO)
TO CONTINUE THE OPERATION OF THE OTSEGO EXPRESS/ ARC SHARED PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION ROUTES #6 AND #9
SCHWERD, STULIGROSS, ROSENTHAL, GELBSMAN, HULSE
WHEREAS, Otsego County, under a partnership with ARC Otsego, entered
into an agreement in March of 2010 for the coordination and expansion of the
County Public Transportation System (Otsego Express)to open ARC Otsego’s
current bus route, referred to as Route 6, Hartwick, Oneonta, to Sidney, for
public use; and
WHEREAS, in 2011, Otsego County entered into a second agreement with
ARC Otsego to include the expansion of the Public Transportation System
(Otsego Express) to open ARC Otsego’s current bus route referred to as Route 9,
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Hartwick, New Lisbon, Garrattsville, Morris, Otego to Oneonta, for public use;
and
WHEREAS, ARC Otsego expressed an interest to continue the agreements
for 2015 and to coordinate the two routes with Otsego County and continue to
open the routes to the general public in order to service this area of the county;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board is authorized to extend an
agreement with ARC Otsego for the year 2015 to offer public transportation
service Monday through Friday along a fixed Route #6 and Route #9, Monday
through Fridays, with a cost share to Otsego County calculated at:
Route #6: Hartwick – Oneonta - Sidney
$ 1,630 per month ($19,560 per year) based on a 60% (ARC based
clients) and 40% (general public) relationship of anticipated ridership
Route #9: Hartwick-New Lisbon-Garrattsville-Morris-Gilbertsville-Otego to
Oneonta
$ 1,721 per month ($20,656 per year)based on a 60% (ARC based clients)
and 40% (general public) relationship of anticipated ridership, and be it
further,
RESOLVED, that the agreement shall include quarterly reviews of ridership
to monitor the cost share arrangement which will be adjusted to accurately
reflect the percentage of ARC versus non-ARC riders; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the County’s share will be allocated through State
Transportation Operating Assistance (STOA) and New York State Department of
Transportation 5311 operating funding and is included in the 2015 Public
Transportation Service Budget (5630-A) at line 4900 Contracts.
RESOLUTION NO. 30-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH NYCAMH FOR
PROVIDING FIREFIGHTERS/EMS PHYSICALS
FRAZIER, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations require firefighters or EMS to have pre-employment physical
examinations, and to have physical examinations periodically thereafter, and
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Otsego County has established a physical examination policy consistent
therewith dated January 2000, prepared by Lyle Jones, Otsego County
Emergency Services Coordinator, and the Otsego County Self-Insurance
(Workers Compensation) Plan; and
WHEREAS, the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health
Program (hereinafter referred to as NYCAMH) has provided such required
firefighters/EMS physicals in the past; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and NYCAMH desire to renew the contract for the
year 2015 under the fee schedule as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board is hereby authorized to contract
with NYCAMH for the provision of required firefighters/EMS physicals for the year
2015, under the following fee schedule:
The County will pay on behalf of any firefighter or EMS electing to use the
services of NYCAMH/HealthWorks the sum of $35.00 for the following
services:
Physical Examinations
Medical History
$35.00
Respiratory Clearance Evaluation
Additional services and screening will be provided when indicated per the
following schedule:
Respiratory Fit Test, OSHA History
Fitness Certification
$25.00
PFT
$25.00
EKG
$15.00
Cardiac Risk Screening
(total & HDL Cholesterol)
includes counseling
$25.00
Audiograms
$22.00
and be it further
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RESOLVED, that said agreement shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these fees is included in the 2015 Workers
Compensation Fund (1710-S) at line 4000 Physicals.
RESOLUTION NO. 31-20150107
RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION
IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S
(CLERK)
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 265-20110907 froze the filling of current vacant
employment positions, funded or unfunded, and filling of other previously
created positions as yet unfilled without the formal approval of the Parent
Committee, the Administration Committee and a County Board Resolution; and
WHEREAS, both the Public Safety and Legal Affairs Committee and the
Administration Committee of this Board approved the filling of a certain position
in the County Clerk’s, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that County Clerk is hereby approved to fill the following
vacant funded position, effective immediately:
Clerk, Grade 5, $22,581 - $26,546 ($793);
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2015 County
Clerk Budget (1410-A) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel
Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 32-20150107
RESOLUTION - APPROVING E911/COMMUNICATIONS
DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE FOR E911 TELEPHONE
MAINTENANCE
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POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
RESOLVED, that the Emergency Services Coordinator be and is hereby
authorized to purchase the following:
ITEM:
Annual E911 Service/Maintenance
January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015
COST:
Radio Maintenance
E-911 Plant
TOTAL COST
VENDOR:
$106,850.64
$ 34,486.44
$141,337.08
Motorola Solutions
5 Paragon Drive, Suite 200
Montville, NJ 07645
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this expenditure is included in the 2015
Public Safety Communications Budget (3020-A) at line 4810 Communication and
Radio Mtc.
RESOLUTION NO. 33-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY SERVICES
COORDINATOR TO PAY ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FOR E-911 CAD
SYSTEM
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
RESOLVED, that the Emergency Services Coordinator be and is hereby
authorized to pay the following:
ITEM:
Annual Maintenance for the E-911 CAD System
(January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015)
VENDOR:
MobileTec International, Inc.
14502 North Dale Mabry Highway
Suite 226
Tampa, Florida 33618
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COST:
$34,940.88
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this payment is included in the 2015 Public
Safety Communications Budget (3020-A) at line 4810 Communication and Radio
Maintenance.
RESOLUTION NO. 34-20150107
RESOLUTION – APPOINTING DEPUTY
COORDINATORS FOR THE OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 2015
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are appointed Deputy
Coordinators for the Office of Emergency Services for the term of one (1) year
commencing January 1, 2015 and terminating December 31, 2015 and are listed
in the order in which they would perform the duties of the Emergency Services
Coordinator and/or the Assistant Emergency Services Coordinator in the event
of his/her absence or inability to serve:
Carl French, Jr. (Fire) OC-4
PO Box 101
Unadilla, New York 13849
Raymond Smith, Jr. (Fire) OC-9
3026 US Highway 20
Richfield Springs, New York 13439
David Chase (Fire) OC-10
P.O. Box 599
Worcester, New York 12197
RESOLUTION NO. 35-20150107
RESOLUTION – APPROVING EMERGENCY SERVICES
TO OVERSEE THE OPERATIONS OF THE
E911 CENTER AND AUTHORIZING STIPENDS
FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR
AND ASSISTANT EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR
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FOR ADDITIONAL DUTIES
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 258-20140702 approved Emergency Services for
overseeing the operations of the E911 Center for a period up to 6 months until
December 31, 2014; and
WHEREAS, there has not been a Director of 911 Communications hired yet
to oversee these operations; and
WHEREAS, the Emergency Services Coordinator and Assistant Emergency
Services Coordinator are willing to continue to oversee the E911 Center until
someone is hired; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Emergency Services Coordinator and Assistant
Emergency Services Coordinator shall continue the oversight of the E911 Center
until a Director of 911 Communications is hired and acclimated; and be it further
RESOLVED, that effective immediately, the following stipends shall be paid
to the Emergency Services Coordinator and Assistant Emergency Services
Coordinator per month for additional duties for overseeing the operations of the
E911 Center:
Emergency Services Coordinator - $1,500
Assistant Emergency Services Coordinator - $1,500
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these stipends are included in the 2015
Office of Emergency Services Budget (3641-A) at line 1000, Personal Service; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Otsego County Personnel
Office and to the County Treasurer.
RESOLUTION NO. 36-20150107
RESOLUTION - APPROVING EXPENDITURE
FOR 2015 VACCINES
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
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RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health be and hereby is authorized
to purchase the following vaccines for the year 2015:
ITEMS:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hib
Flu Vaccine
Polio
Meningitis
Pediarix (Hepatitis B, DTap, Polio)
Prevnar (Child Pneumonococcal)
Pneumococcal 23
Rotateq (Rotavirus)
Adacel (Tdap)
Decavac (Tetanus)
Varivax (Varicella)
HPV (Gardasil)
MMR
Shingles
DTaP
VENDORS:
Merck Human Health
PO Box 823061
Philadelphia, PA 19182
GSK Vaccines Direct
PO Box 740415
Atlanta, GA 30374
Sanofi Pasteur
12458 Collections Drive
Chicago, Il 60693
Wyeth-Pfizer
PO Box 8175
Philadelphia, PA 19175
Novartis
PO Box 822746
Philadelphia, PA 19182
ASD Healthcare
3101 Gaylord Parkway
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Frisco, TX 75034
COST:
Not to exceed $35,000.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this expenditure is included in the 2015
Biologicals Budget (4074-A) at line 4765 Vaccines and shall be reimbursed
through fees (private and/or Medicare).
RESOLUTION NO. 37-20150107
RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF A POSITION
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR)
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 265-20110907 froze the filling of current vacant
employment positions, funded or unfunded, and filling of other previously
created positions as yet unfilled without the formal approval of the Parent
Committee, the Administration Committee and a County Board Resolution; and
WHEREAS, both the Health and Education Committee and the
Administration Committee of this Board approved the filling of a certain position
in the Department of Health, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health is hereby approved to fill the
following vacant funded position, effective immediately:
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator,
Managerial/Confidential, $42,238 per year
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2015 PH
Preparedness and Response To Budget (4040-A) at line 1000 Personal Service,
with 100% PH Preparedness and Response To Bio-terrorism grant; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel
Officer.
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RESOLUTION NO. 38-20150107
RESOLUTION - APPROVING HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
EXPENDITURES FOR MATERIAL, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
UNDER STATE CONTRACT
MCCARTY, FRAZIER, ROSENTHAL, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, the Board's approval is required for any expenditure exceeding
$20,000 in cost, and the Otsego County Highway Department requires certain
material, supplies and services exceeding the above amount; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, that the Board does approve the following purchases under
state contract for the year 2015:
ITEM:
Tires
Bituminous Concrete
Liquid Asphalt
Culverts (Greater 6’)/Drainage Structures
Sign Material (Posts, Blanks, etc.)
Cracksealing Material & Supplies
Guiderail Supplies
Sand/Salt
Liquid De-Icing Chemicals/Melters
Oil
Gasoline
Tack Coat
Road Patch
Services – Type 1, 2, 3, Recycling Train
Services – In-Place Recycle
Services – In-Place Micro Surfacing
Services - Crack Sealing
Services - Slurry Seal
Services - Surface Treatment (Single/Double/Fiber Mat)
Services – Fog Sealing
Services – Cold Mix Paving
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these purchases is included in the various
2015 Highway Budgets.
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RESOLUTION NO. 39-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGIES TO PURCHASE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
UNDER STATE CONTRACT
FRAZIER, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
RESOLVED, that the Director of Information Technologies be and is hereby
authorized to purchase the following computer equipment under the New York
State Aggregate contract:
ITEM:
Computers and Related Hardware, not to exceed - $75,550
VENDOR:
CDW Government
230 North Milwaukee Ave.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
State Contract Number: PT65246
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this purchase are included in the 2015
Department of Information Technologies Budget (1681-A) at line 2335 IT
Equipment/Hardware.
RESOLUTION NO. 40-20150107
RESOLUTION – CREATING A POSITION IN
THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(COMPUTER PROGRAMMER)
FRAZIER, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
RESOLVED, that the following position is created in the Department of
Information Technologies, effective immediately:
Computer Programmer, Grade 14, $33,412 - $39,527 ($1,223)
and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2015
Information Technologies Budget (1680-A) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be
it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the
Personnel Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 41-20150107
RESOLUTION - DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
FRAZIER, STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Section 214 (2) of the County Law provides that the Board of
Representatives shall designate annually at least two (2) newspapers published
within the County as official newspapers for the publication of local laws, notices
and other matters required by law to be published; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Daily Star, Oneonta, New York, and the Freeman’s
Journal, Cooperstown, New York, be and they are hereby designated as official
newspapers of the County of Otsego for the year 2015 for the publication of all
local laws, notices and other matters required by law to be published.
RESOLUTION NO. 42-20150107
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
OTSEGO COUNTY LONG TERM CARE COUNCIL
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
RESOLVED, that the following individuals are hereby appointed to serve on
the Otsego County Long Term Care Council for such terms as indicated below:
EVE BOUBOULIS, COMMISSIONER
Dept. of Social Services
197 Main Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Term expiring December 31, 2016
HEIDI BOND, DIRECTOR
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Otsego County Dept. of Health
140 Co. Hwy. 33W Ste 3
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Term expiring December 31, 2016
SUSAN MATT, DIRECTOR
Community Services
242 Main Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
Term expiring December 31, 2016
LAURIE BLATT, ADMINISTRATOR
Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home
48 Grove Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Term expiring December 31, 2016
LOLA RATHBONE
Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care
1 Birchwood Drive
Oneonta, NY 13820
Term expiring December 31, 2016
TRUDY CLAUDY
The Plains at Parrish Homestead
163 Heritage Circle
Oneonta, NY 13820
Term expiring December 31, 2016
JANE DENT
The Arc Otsego
PO Box 490
Oneonta, NY 13820
Term expiring December 31, 2016
MARY OREZZOLI
A.O. Fox Hospital
One Norton Ave.
Oneonta, NY 13820
Term expiring December 31, 2016
LORRIE SIGNORELLI
Bassett Healthcare
1 Atwell Road
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Cooperstown, NY 13326
Term expiring December 31, 2016
ELLEN RURY, RN, NURSE EVALUATOR/PEG SCHADT
STIC
135 East Frederick St.
Binghamton, NY 13904
Term expiring December 31, 2016
RESOLUTION NO. 43-20150107
RESOLUTION - APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO OFFICE FOR THE AGING
ADVISORY COUNCIL
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the State Office for the
Aging, the Chair of the Board of Representatives has made appointments to the
Otsego County Office for the Aging Advisory Council; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the following appointments be and the same are hereby
approved for the terms indicated:
KURT FUNKE (District #2)
1265 Co. Hwy. 18
South New Berlin, NY 13843
Term expiring December 31, 2017
SANDRA BLISS (District #7)
2191 Co. Hwy. 33
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Term expiring December 31, 2017
CATHERINE TUTTLE (District #8)
PO Box 1031
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Term expiring December 31, 2017
CHRISTINE GYURE (District #10)
142 Pratt Road
Hartwick, NY 13348
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Term expiring December 31, 2017
ROBERT PARMERTER (District #6)
PO Box 231
32 Division Street
Schenevus, NY 12155
Term expiring December 31, 2017
AT LARGE MEMBERS – ONE YEAR TERM
KURT SCHULTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
City of Oneonta Housing Authority
2 Mitchell St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
Term expiring December 31, 2015
ANNE M. THAYER
Alzheimer’s Assoc. of NENY
140 County Hwy 33W. Suite 2
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Term expiring December 31, 2015
JANICE BRENNER
Otsego County DSS
197 Main St.
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Term expiring December 31, 2015
NANCY REDENTE
A.O. Fox Nursing Home
One Norton Ave.
Oneonta, NY 13820
Term expiring December 31, 2015
SUSANNE SMITH, SUPERVISING PHN
Otsego County DOH
140 County Hwy 33W, Suite 2
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Term expiring December 31, 2015
LINDA FISHER
PO Box 490
Oneonta, NY 13820
Term expiring December 31, 2015
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TRACEY WEAVER, DIST. MANAGER
Social Security Administration
31 Main St., suite 1
Oneonta, NY 13820
Term expiring December 31, 2015
LOLA RATHBONE
Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care
1 Birchwood Ave.
Oneonta, NY 13820
Term expiring December 31, 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 45-20150107
RESOLUTION – ACCEPTING TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
IN THE TOWN OF HARTWICK
MCCARTY, FRAZIER, ROSENTHAL, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, Otsego County is seeking land for the Otsego County
Reforestation Area No. 2; and
WHEREAS, Nancy O’Hara, JoAnn Launt, Barbara D. Pringle and Karen
Bruning have offered to make a donation of a 3.1328 acre parcel located in the
Town of Hartwick (portion of Tax Map No. 177.00-1-23.01) along with a right of
way to access said parcel for no consideration to Otsego County; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Otsego County accepts the donation of a 3.1328 acre
parcel located in the Town of Hartwick (portion of Tax Map No. 177.00-1-23.01)
along with a right of way to access said parcel from Nancy O’Hara, JoAnn
Launt, Barbara D. Pringle and Karen Bruning.
RESOLUTION NO. 46-20150107
RESOLUTION - APPROVING SHERIFF EXPENDITURE FOR
JAIL SECURITY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND JAIL
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
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RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Sheriff be and is hereby authorized to
purchase the following:
ITEM:
Jail Security Maintenance and Jail
Records Management
January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015
COST:
Jail Security System Maintenance
$ 32,000.00
VENDOR:
Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp.
P.O. Box 101747
Irondale, AL 35210-9900
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this expenditure is included in the 2015 Jail
Budget (3150-A) at line 4900 Contracts.
RESOLUTION NO. 47-20150107
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES
TO PURCHASE MOTOR VEHICLES
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services be
and is hereby authorized to purchase the following motor vehicles under state
contract:
ITEMS:
Two (2) 2015 Fleet/Non-Retail Ford Fusion S
4 door Sedans
VENDOR:
Webster Ford, Inc. – DBA Henderson Ford
810 Ridge Road
Webster, NY 14580
COST:
$33,792.00 – 2 vehicles
$
0.00 – Delivery
$33,792.00 - TOTAL
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State Contract Group #40451/Award #22737
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this expenditure is included in the 2015
Department of Social Services Budget (6010-A) at line 2400 Vehicles with an
approximate local share of $4,308 to $4,984.
RESOLUTION NO. 48-20150107
RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION
IN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
(CLERK)
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 265-20110907 froze the filling of current vacant
employment positions, funded or unfunded, and filling of other previously
created positions as yet unfilled without the formal approval of the Parent
Committee, the Administration Committee and a County Board Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee and Administration Committee
of this Board approved the filling of a certain position in the Department of
Social Services, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services is hereby approved to
fill the following vacant funded position, effective immediately:
Clerk, Grade 5, $22,581 – $26,546 [$793] in Social Services with 50%
Federal reimbursement and 50% Local cost;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2015 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 1000 Personal Service with
reimbursement as stated above; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel
Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 49-20150107
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RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION
IN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
(SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER)
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 265-20110907 froze the filling of current vacant
employment positions, funded or unfunded, and filling of other previously
created positions as yet unfilled without the formal approval of the Parent
Committee, the Administration Committee and a County Board Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee and the Administration
Committee of this Board approved the filling of a certain position in the
Department of Social Services, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services is hereby approved to
fill the following vacant funded position, effective immediately:
Social Welfare Examiner, Grade 8, $25,677 - $30,247 ($914) in
Social Services, with 25% Federal reimbursement, 25% Local cost
and 50% under MA Cap payment;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2015 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 1000 Personal Service with
reimbursement as stated above; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel
Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 50-20150107
RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION
IN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
(EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ASSISTANT)
KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 265-20110907 froze the filling of current vacant
employment positions, funded or unfunded, and filling of other previously
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created positions as yet unfilled without the formal approval of the Parent
Committee, the Administration Committee and a County Board Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee and the Administration
Committee of this Board approved the filling of a certain position in the
Department of Social Services, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services is hereby approved to
fill the following vacant funded position, effective immediately:
Employment & Training Assistant, Grade 9, $26,823 - $31,598
($955) in Social Services, with 50% Federal reimbursement and
50% Local cost;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2015 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 1000 Personal Service with
reimbursement as stated above; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel
Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 51-20150107
RESOLUTION – APPROVING PLAN FOR
SPECIAL TRAFFIC OPTIONS PROGRAM FOR DRIVING WHILE
INTOXICATED (STOP-DWI) IN OTSEGO COUNTY FOR 2015
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
WHEREAS, pursuant to §1197 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) and
15 NYCRR Part 172, there is currently in operation in the County of Otsego, the
Otsego County Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Intoxicated
(STOP-DWI) and annually it is necessary to prepare, review and approve the final
plan for the operation of such program for the ensuing year; and
WHEREAS, such plan for the year 2015 has been submitted to the New
York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee
(GTSC) in the amount of $205,000.00, and said plan requires approval of the
Board; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Representatives does hereby approve the
final plan for the STOP-DWI Program in Otsego County for the year 2015; said
plan being on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Representatives; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this plan be included in the 2015 STOP-DWI
Budget (3315-A) and includes 100% revenues from fines from driving while under
the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and aggravated unlicensed operation
offenses.
RESOLUTION NO. 52-20150107
RESOLUTION – REQUESTING THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO AMEND
THE TAX LAW TO EXTEND OTSEGO COUNTY’S LOCAL SALES TAX
OF 4%
FRAZIER, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Otsego County, and most all of New York State’s counties, are
beset by increasing costs in providing county municipal services, and Otsego
County does not believe it fair to raise the ad valorum tax upon the property
owners in this County to pay these increased costs; rather a sales tax increase
appears to be a fair means considering particularly the potential payers of such
a sales tax; and
WHEREAS, the State of New York has heretofore enacted enabling
legislation allowing Otsego County to levy and collect, under the Tax Law of the
State of New York, a local combined sales and compensating use tax of 4% with
an expiration date of November 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the County of Otsego now requests the New York State
Legislature to amend Article 29, and particularly Section 1210 of the Tax Law, to
permit Otsego County to continue the local combined sales and compensating
use tax for Otsego County to 4% beyond the November 30, 2015 expiration
date; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 40 of the Municipal Home Rule Law,
Otsego County requests the New York State Legislature and Governor to amend
Section 1210 of the New York State Tax Law to enable this County to continue to
levy and collect, as a combined sales and compensating use tax, a local tax of
4%.
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RESOLUTION NO. 53-20150107
RESOLUTION – TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
(2014-2015)
FRAZIER, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, it appears that it will require funds to complete the years 20142015 in certain items of the Otsego County Budget; and
WHEREAS, there are unexpended balances in other items of the 2014-2015
budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the following transfers be and the same are hereby
authorized, and the 2014-2015 budget be and are hereby amended
accordingly, pursuant to Section 363 of the County Law:
2014 Budget Transfers
DEPARTMENT
ACCOUNT
NAME
ACCOUNT
CODE
AMOUNT
A- GENERAL FUND
FROM:
TO:
Probation
Probation
Training
Mat & Supplies
3140-4050-A
3140-4500-A
(105.00)
105.00
FROM:
FROM:
Department of Health
Department of Health
Mat & Supplies
Mileage
4010-4500-A
4010-4005-A
(200.00)
200.00
FROM:
TO:
Public Health Nurses
Department of Health
Contracts
Other
4072-4900-A
4010-4800-A
(550.00)
550.00
FROM:
TO:
Rabies Control
Rabies Control
Clinic Expenses
Testing & Treatment
4042-4762-A
4042-4760-A
(200.00)
200.00
FROM:
TO:
TO:
Mental Health
Mental Health
Mental Health
MH Consultant
Telephone
Medical Expenses
4310-4880-A
4310-4100-A
4310-4895-A
(8,000.00)
1,000.00
7,000.00
Snow & Ice Town
5142-4940-D
(235,000.00)
D - COUNTY ROAD
FROM:
Highway
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TO:
Highway
Contracts
Salt and Sand
5142-4555-D
235,000.00
Personal Service
Personal Service
3020-1000-A
3641-1000-A
(6,000.00)
6,000.00
2015 Budget Transfers
FROM:
TO:
Public Safety Comm
Emergency Services
Seconded, Koutnik. Roll call vote on consent agenda. Total: 6,227; Ayes:
6,227. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 44-20150107 (original)
RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 389-20141203 ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR MANAGERIAL/CONFIDENTIAL
AND ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE YEAR 2015
FRAZIER, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 389-20141203 established salaries
Managerial/Confidential and elected officials for the year 2015; and
for
WHEREAS, there is a need to correct the salary for the Emergency Services
Coordinator; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 389-20141203 be amended for the
following salaries for Managerial/Confidential and elected officials for the year
2015, effective immediately:
Emergency Services Coordinator
$47,976
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this salary is included in the 2015 Office of
Emergency Service Budget (3641-A) at line 1000, Personal Service; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board be and is hereby directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel
Officer.
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Seconded, Stuligross. Representative Frazier moved to amend Resolution
No. 44-20150107 to include the District Attorney’s correct salary of $152,500 as
authorized in Resolution No. 87-20140207. Seconded, Lindberg. Roll call vote on
motion to amend. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 44-20150107 (amended)
RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 389-20141203 ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR MANAGERIAL/CONFIDENTIAL
AND ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE YEAR 2015
FRAZIER, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 389-20141203 established salaries
Managerial/Confidential and elected officials for the year 2015; and
for
WHEREAS, there is a need to correct the salary for the Emergency Services
Coordinator and the salary for the District Attorney; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 389-20141203 be amended for the
following salaries for Managerial/Confidential and elected officials for the year
2015, effective immediately:
Emergency Services Coordinator
$47,976
District Attorney
$152,500
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these salaries is included in the 2015 Office
of Emergency Service Budget (3641-A) and the District Attorney Budget (1165-A)
at line 1000, Personal Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board be and is hereby directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel
Officer.
Roll call vote on Resolution 44-20150107 as amended. Total: 6,227; Ayes:
6,227. Adopted.
In the absence of any objections, late Resolution Nos. 54-57 were acted
upon in accordance with the Rules of Order.
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RESOLUTION NO. 54-20150107 (original)
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING PUBLIC DEFENDER
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article 18-A of the County Law,
______________ , an Attorney-at-Law, is hereby appointed Public Defender of the
County of Otsego for a one year term, commencing January 7, 2015 through
December 31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Public Defender shall be entitled to receive from the
County reimbursement for all necessary expenses incidental to the transaction
of County business.
Second Koutnik. Representative Powers moved to amend Resolution 5420150107 to appoint Bruce Maxson, Attorney-at-Law as Public Defender of the
County of Otsego for a one year term. Seconded, Lindberg. Roll call vote on
motion to amend.
Total: 6,227; Ayes: 4,886 – Frazier, Powers, Clark,
Quackenbush, Lindberg, Rosenthal, Hulse, McCarty, Schwerd, Gelbsman,
Rowinski; Noes: 1,341–Lentz, Koutnik, Stuligross. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 54-20150107 (amended)
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING PUBLIC DEFENDER
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article 18-A of the County Law, Bruce
Maxson, an Attorney-at-Law, is hereby appointed Public Defender of the
County of Otsego for a one year term, commencing January 7, 2015 through
December 31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Public Defender shall be entitled to receive from the
County reimbursement for all necessary expenses incidental to the transaction
of County business.
Roll call vote on Resolution 54-20150107 as amended. Total: 6,227; Ayes:
4,886 – Frazier, Powers, Clark, Quackenbush, Lindberg, Rosenthal, Hulse,
McCarty, Schwerd, Gelbsman, Rowinski; Noes: 1,341–Lentz, Koutnik, Stuligross.
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Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 55-20150107
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO ENTER INTO A POWER
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SOLAR CITY CORPORATION
ROWINSKI, MCCARTY, LENTZ, POWERS
WHEREAS, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
(“NYSERDA”) has announced the award of funding to Solar City Corporation
(“the Seller”) for the development of a 2,325.60 kW solar photovoltaic system
(“the Project”) at the site of property owned and/or leased by Otsego County,
to be determined, through the NY-SUN Competitive Program; and
WHEREAS, Otsego County (“the County”) previously submitted a nonbinding letter of intent to NYSERDA indicating mutual intent between the Seller
and the County to develop the project and to enter into a power purchase
agreement (“PPA”); and
WHEREAS, the Project will be designed, installed, and maintained at no
cost to the County and would provide a reduced cost of electricity during the
project’s 20 year life beginning on the Commercial Operation Date, with up to
two (2) additional terms of five (5) years each; and
WHEREAS, the County will pay to the Seller a fixed contract price of
$0.0690/kWh for power produced by the Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a Performance Guarantee, the Seller will guarantee
that during the term of the PPA, the system will generate the guaranteed
kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy as set forth below:
True Up Term Years
Years 1-5
Years 6-10
Years 11-15
Years 16-20
Guaranteed kWh
13,504,360
13,170,110
12,844,133
12,526,225
and
WHEREAS, at the end of each successive sixty (60) month anniversary of
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the Commercial Operations date the cumulative actual kWh as defined above
generated by the system is less than the guaranteed kWh, then the Seller will
send the County a refund check equal to the difference between the
guaranteed kWh and the cumulative actual kWh multiplied by the guaranteed
energy price per kWh as defined above, within 30 days after the end of the
relevant calendar year; and
WHEREAS, at the end of the successive sixty (60) month anniversary of the
Commercial Operations date the actual kWh is greater than the guaranteed
kWh during any sixty (60) month period, this surplus will be carried over and will
be used to offset any deficits that may occur in the next true up period; and
WHEREAS, all figures as presented in the PPA and Performance Guarantee
are subject to the final site determination, installation and design of the system;
and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to pursue this partnership and seeks to enter
into a PPA and a Performance Guarantee with the Seller for the purchase of
electricity to be utilized at county properties owned and/or leased by the
County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the County Chair of the Board of Representatives is
hereby authorized to enter into a Power Purchase Agreement and a
Performance Guarantee with Solar City Corporation for the project containing
the terms and conditions stated herein, said agreement to contain such
additional terms and conditions as are in the best interest of Otsego County and
subject to approval by the County Attorney’s office.
Seconded, Lindberg. Roll Call Vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 4,703- Frazier,
Clark, Quackenbush, Lentz, Rosenthal, Hulse, McCarty, Koutnik, Gelbsman,
Rowinski, Stuligross; Noes: 1,524- Powers, Lindberg, Schwerd. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 56-20150107
RESOLUTION - RATIFYING AND FUNDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT WITH THE OTSEGO COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S POLICE
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
LINDBERG, FRAZIER, STULIGROSS
WHEREAS, the County of Otsego (“County”), Otsego County Sheriff
(“Sheriff”) and the Otsego County Deputy Sheriff’s Police Benevolent Association
(“PBA”) concluded negotiations on January 6, 2015 for a successor agreement
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to the collective bargaining agreement between the County, Sheriff and the
PBA which covered the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2016
(“2010 – 2016 Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, this Board has been notified that the PBA’s members have
voted in favor of ratification of the successor agreement; and
WHEREAS, this Board has reviewed the terms of said agreement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby ratifies the terms of the successor
agreement, a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board, to which
reference is made as if the terms were fully set forth in this Resolution, and
authorizes the Board’s Chair to execute the successor agreement on behalf of
the County; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appropriation of any
additional funds necessary to implement the terms of said successor agreement.
Seconded, Koutnik and Quackenbush. Roll Call Vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes:
6,227. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 57-20150107
RESOLUTION - RATIFYING AND FUNDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT WITH THE OTSEGO COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
LINDBERG, FRAZIER, STULIGROSS
WHEREAS, the County of Otsego (“County”), Otsego County Sheriff
(“Sheriff”) and the Otsego County Deputy Sheriff’s Benevolent Association
(“DSBA”) concluded negotiations on January 6, 2015 for a successor agreement
to the collective bargaining agreement between the County, Sheriff and the
PBA which covered the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2017
(“2010 - 2017 Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, this Board has been notified that the DSBA’s members have
voted in favor of ratification of the successor agreement; and
WHEREAS, this Board has reviewed the terms of said agreement; now,
therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby ratifies the terms of the successor
agreement, a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board, to which
reference is made as if the terms were fully set forth in this Resolution, and
authorizes the Board’s Chair to execute the successor agreement on behalf of
the County; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appropriation of any
additional funds necessary to implement the terms of said successor agreement.
Seconded, Koutnik. Roll Call Vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.
Board Chair Clark announced appointments to the committees of the
County Board for 2015 as follows:
OTSEGO COUNTY
STANDING COMMITTEES – 2015
Public Works – McCarty, Lindberg, Frazier, Schwerd, Lentz
Intergovernmental Affairs – Hulse, Gelbsman, Rosenthal, Quackenbush,
Rowinski
Human Services – Koutnik, Hulse, Schwerd,
Public Safety & Legal Affairs – Lindberg, Powers, Gelbsman, McCarty,
Quackenbush
Health & Education –Quackenbush, Rowinski, Koutnik, Schwerd, Stuligross
Solid Waste & Environmental Concerns – Rosenthal, Lentz, McCarty,
Powers
Administration – Frazier, Lindberg, Stuligross, Hulse, Gelbsman
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Negotiations – Lindberg, Frazier, Stuligross
Telecommunications – Gelbsman, Lentz, Quackenbush
Performance Review and Goal Setting – Lentz, Koutnik Rosenthal, Powers,
Rowinski
Government Efficiency – Hulse, Stuligross, Gelbsman
All the general business of the Board having been transacted, the Board
Chair declared the meeting adjourned until Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at
10:00 a.m.
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