REGULAR SESSION
FIRST DAY
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
The Board Chair called the Board to order, the roll was called and the
following Representatives were found to be present:
Frazier, Powers, Clark, Murphy, Koren, Lindberg, Rosenthal, Kosmer,
McCarty, Schwerd, Koutnik, Rothenberger, Rowinski, Stuligross.
Under Privilege of the Floor, Ed Dawyot of Welcome, Town of New Lisbon,
commended Sheriff Devlin and County Clerk Kathy Sinnott Gardner for their
protection of the County Seal by requesting that it not be used by NYS relating
to the pistol recertification process. Mr. Dawyot further stated that with regards
to MOSA he sees three options for the County, which are, putting in a landfill of
500-1,000 acres; building a resource recovery facility; or having a commercial
company handle the waste or provide expertise.
Larry Lamb of Cherry Valley, Town of Roseboom, requested the Board
members to vote yes on Resolution 404 and move forward with the
telecommunications project. He further asked for a yes vote on Resolution 416
to protect the County Seal from being used by others.
Representative Catherine Rothenberger stated that this would be her last
full County Board Meeting and that it has been a privilege to serve. She
thanked Board members and department heads saying that with their help she
has grown to be a better person. Representative Rothenberger presented her
ABC’s of Life plaque for the Board Chambers.
The minutes of November 6, 2013 were approved.
The following communications were read and ordered filed:
Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority –
October 2013 Monthly Financial Information.
The following reports are on file with the Clerk of the Board:
Department of Social Services Fiscal Report 2012
Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority –
Monthly Operations Report for October 2013 daily records of Solid Waste
Deliveries and itemized Statement of October 2013 Revenues.
The reports of the Standing Committees were given and ordered filed.
Representative McCarty requested an executive session at 10:46 a.m. to
discuss litigation relating to the Route 11C bridge. Representative Koutnik
moved for approval. Seconded, Powers. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Motion
carried.
The Board reconvened at 10:57 a.m.
Representative Lindberg moved to dispense with the reading of all reports
and resolutions. Seconded, Koutnik. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Motion carried.
TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BASE FOR 2014 TAX ROLL (revised)
The Administration Committee submits the following table of figures from the 2013 assessment
rolls of the several towns and city assessed valuations in the county:
City and Town
Oneonta City
Full Assessed Value County Exemptions
City/Town
Exemptions
County Tax Base
City/Town Tax Base
321,488,876
6,198,046
6,198,046
315,290,830
315,290,830
Burlington
45,998,178
3,167,650
1,998,531
42,830,528
43,999,647
Butternuts
144,080,172
6,303,043
5,710,445
137,777,129
138,369,727
Cherry Valley
112,199,978
9,846,103
8,159,490
102,353,875
104,040,488
Decatur
18,589,281
1,904,954
776,502
16,684,327
17,812,779
Edmeston
63,694,702
1,346,721
739,538
62,347,981
62,955,164
Exeter
37,542,737
1,605,829
1,047,291
35,936,908
36,495,446
Hartwick
253,420,211
8,685,177
3,891,702
244,735,034
249,528,509
Laurens
146,078,312
5,336,301
4,734,274
140,742,011
141,344,038
Maryland
151,228,980
19,700,052
18,215,992
131,528,928
133,012,988
Middlefield
191,076,257
4,270,295
3,028,987
186,805,962
188,047,270
Milford
125,353,460
4,328,388
1,416,500
121,025,072
123,936,960
Morris
61,922,482
1,683,556
1,260,932
60,238,926
60,661,550
New Lisbon
108,604,237
9,909,108
7,455,560
98,695,129
101,148,677
Oneonta
507,711,030
22,714,840
22,688,515
484,996,190
485,022,515
Otego
205,437,244
7,724,898
7,711,598
197,712,346
197,725,646
Otsego
825,567,134
13,416,883
10,751,726
812,150,251
814,815,408
Pittsfield
44,327,069
1,199,222
936,493
43,127,847
43,390,576
Plainfield
63,757,439
5,190,608
2,945,068
58,566,831
60,812,371
Richfield
157,855,429
7,002,797
5,885,304
150,852,632
151,970,125
Roseboom
30,696,631
2,656,092
835,426
28,040,539
29,861,205
Springfield
187,437,801
7,170,833
6,572,814
180,266,968
180,864,987
Unadilla
131,788,173
4,079,266
3,983,311
127,708,907
127,804,862
Westford
73,713,621
3,412,924
2,455,900
70,300,697
71,257,721
Worcester
86,591,112
4,939,361
4,992,274
81,651,751
81,598,838
4,096,160,546
163,792,947
134,392,219
3,932,367,599
3,961,768,327
Totals:
The Administration Committee recommends that the foregoing amounts from the 2013
assessment rolls be used as a basis for taxation and therefore offers the following resolution:
Resolved, that the foregoing table of figures as reported be used as a basis for taxation for
Otsego County and that levy be made thereon from the report on Town and County Tax Base for the
several tax districts within the county for the 2014 tax rolls.
TRUE VALUE FOR 2014 TAX ROLL (revised)
The Administration Committee, in accordance with percentages heretofore adopted by this
Board on the 4th day of December 2013, has determined the actual valuation of each tax district of real
property in this county. The following table shows the assessed value of real property and the
aggregate valuation of the several tax districts, excluding wholly exempt property, upon which the 2014
taxes will be apportioned between the said tax districts.
City and Towns
City of Oneonta
Town of Burlington
Town of Butternuts
Town of Cherry Valley
Town of Decatur
Town of Edmeston
Town of Exeter
Town of Hartwick
Town of Laurens
Town of Maryland
Town of Middlefield
Town of Milford
Town of Morris
Town of New Lisbon
Town of Oneonta
Town of Otego
Town of Otsego
Town of Pittsfield
Town of Plainfield
Town of Richfield
Town of Roseboom
*Full Assessed
Value Before
Exemptions
321,488,876
45,998,178
144,080,172
112,199,978
18,589,281
63,694,702
37,542,737
253,420,211
146,078,312
151,228,980
191,076,257
125,353,460
61,922,482
108,604,237
507,711,030
205,437,244
825,567,134
44,327,069
63,757,439
157,855,429
30,696,631
*Taxable
Assessed
Value for
County
Purposes
315,290,830
42,830,528
137,777,129
102,353,875
16,684,327
62,347,981
35,936,908
244,735,034
140,742,011
131,528,928
186,805,962
121,025,072
60,238,926
98,695,129
484,996,190
197,712,346
812,150,251
43,127,847
58,566,831
150,852,632
28,040,539
County
Equalization
Rates
73.00
53.00
110.08
106.47
50.00
58.00
58.00
100.00
100.00
110.43
74.00
54.00
58.00
107.08
100.00
117.64
110.83
58.00
122.09
97.56
50.00
*True Value for
Apportionment
440,395,721
86,789,015
130,886,784
105,381,777
37,178,562
109,818,452
64,728,857
253,420,211
146,078,312
136,945,558
258,211,158
232,136,037
106,762,900
101,423,456
507,711,030
174,632,135
744,895,005
76,425,981
52,221,672
161,803,433
61,393,262
Town of Springfield
Town of Unadilla
Town of Westford
Town of Worcester
Totals:
187,437,801
131,788,173
73,713,621
86,591,112
180,266,968
127,708,907
70,300,697
81,651,751
4,096,160,546
3,932,367,599
100.00
64.70
100.00
61.00
187,437,801
203,691,148
73,713,621
141,952,643
4,596,034,531
County Equalization Rate:
89.1237983
*Full Assessed Values, Taxable Assessed Values and True Values exclude all wholly exempt
property values.
The Administration Committee submits the following resolution and moves its adoption:
Resolved, that the Report on True Value be accepted and adopted and that the valuation of real
property for the several tax districts of the county be determined as set forth in the foregoing table as
the basis for the apportionment of the taxes of the several tax districts in said county to be levied for
2014.
SPECIAL VALUATIONS FOR 2014 TAX ROLL (revised)
The Administration Committee submits the following table of figures compiled from the 2013
assessment rolls of the several towns and city as the assessed valuation of the tax districts within
the several towns and city:
Districts
Taxable Assessed Value
City of Oneonta
Library
Town of Burlington
Special Highway Levy
43,999,647
Brlngtn-Edmstn Fire Prot
45,799,478
Town of Butternuts
Burlington Flats Light
2,278,630
West Burlington Light
1,819,790
Special Highway Levy
116,399,658
General Part Town Levy
116,399,658
Mt. Upton Fire Prot.
S. New Berlin Fire Prot.
Butternuts Fire Prot.
South New Berlin Light
S. New Berlin Water Dist.
Town of Cherry Valley
321,488,876
5,728,700
11,318,606
104,227,488
1,427,163
901,000
Special Highway Levy
73,057,836
General Part Town Levy
73,057,836
Cherry Valley Fire District
112,102,278
Cherry Valley Garbage
80,417,759
Town of Decatur
Special Highway Levy
17,812,779
Worcester Fire Dist.
10,248,864
East Worcester Fire Dist.
Town of Edmeston
Special Highway Levy
62,955,164
Edmeston Fire Dist. 1
56,248,500
West Edmeston Fire Dist.
Edmeston Light
Town of Exeter
Town of Hartwick
Town of Laurens
Town of Middlefield
South Edmeston Light
1,679,282
Edmeston Water Dist.
19,823,340
Special Highway Levy
36,495,446
Schuyler Lake Fire Dist.
37,373,737
Schuyler Lake Light
4,685,019
West Exeter Light
1,361,465
Special Highway Levy
249,528,509
Hartwick Fire Dist.
253,409,661
Hartwick Light Dist.
22,634,960
Hartwick Water Dist.
25,124,418
Special Highway Levy
133,252,152
General Part Town Levy
133,252,152
Laurens Fire District
145,686,862
8,754,908
Special Highway Levy
133,012,988
Maryland Fire Dist.
141,820,143
Maryland Light 1
6,747,294
Maryland Light 2
21,173,918
Maryland Water 2
22,887,118
Special Highway Levy
167,673,356
General Part Town Levy
167,673,356
Middlefield Fire Prot.
169,588,734
Middlefield Light
977,600
3,773,966
Special Highway Levy
112,873,078
General Part Town Levy
112,873,078
Milford Fire Protection
114,221,442
Portlandville Light
1,715,200
Colliersville Light
1,732,780
E. Portlandville Light
Town of Morris
19,213,472
1,865,452
Hyde Bay Dev. Fire Prot.
Town of Milford
7,446,202
West Edmeston Light
Mt. Vision Light
Town of Maryland
8,340,417
Special Highway Levy
568,700
44,856,507
Town of New Lisbon
General Part Town Levy
44,856,507
Morris Fire Dist.
53,317,412
Butternut-Maple Gr. Prot.
2,804,400
S. New Berlin Fire Dist.
5,780,400
South New Berlin Light
816,300
S. New Berlin Water Dist.
834,800
Special Highway Levy
101,148,677
Garrattsville Fire Prot.
108,604,237
Garrattsville Light
Town of Oneonta
Town of Otego
Town of Otsego
Special Highway Levy
485,022,515
West Oneonta Fire Dist.
80,338,545
Oneonta Fire
427,270,185
Oneonta Plains Light
138,128,144
East End Light
24,380,251
West Oneonta Light
39,282,020
Cemetery Hill Light
4,503,400
Pony Farm Ind. Park Light
4,308,200
Special Highway Levy
139,316,350
General Part Town Levy
139,316,350
Otego Fire District
205,390,861
Wells Bridge Light
2,758,770
Special Highway Levy
492,819,980
General Part Town Levy
492,819,980
Fly Creek Fire District
213,118,852
Schuyler Lake Fire Dist.
Otsego Fire Protection
Town of Pittsfield
Town of Plainfield
Town of Richfield
49,312,566
239,611,424
Fly Creek Light
20,948,279
Special Highway Levy
43,390,576
Pittsfield Fire District
44,315,369
Special Highway Levy
60,812,371
Leonardsville Fire Dist.
13,818,270
Unadilla Forks Fire Prot.
49,805,899
Unadilla Forks Light
6,100,511
Leonardsville Light
1,731,599
Special Highway Levy
102,341,070
General Part Town Levy
102,341,070
Richfield Fire Protection
106,006,194
Monticello Light
Town of Roseboom
4,689,915
Special Highway Levy
1,885,818
29,861,205
Roseboom Fire Protection
Town of Springfield
Town of Unadilla
Special Highway Levy
180,864,987
Springfield Fire District
187,322,639
Springfield Center Light
7,312,620
East Springfield Light
4,127,900
Special Highway Levy
97,437,758
General Part Town Levy
97,437,758
Wells Bridge Fire Dist.
19,469,139
Unadilla Fire Prot. 1
48,643,151
Riverside Fire Prot.
25,255,978
Mt. Upton Fire Prot.
7,083,456
Riverside Light
2,643,960
Wells Bridge Light
2,486,393
Rockdale Light
Town of Westford
448,180
Special Highway Levy
71,257,721
Westford Fire Dist.
73,713,621
Westford Light
Town of Worcester
30,681,331
3,673,000
Special Highway Levy
81,598,838
Worcester Fire Dist.
62,070,805
East Worcester Fire Dist.
24,520,307
Worcester Light
23,188,359
East Worcester Light
7,316,523
The Administration Committee recommends that this report be made a part of the record of
this Board for tax purposes in the tax districts of the county affected by these figures, and therefore,
offers the following resolution:
Resolved, that the Report on Special Valuations be accepted and adopted and that the
figures and computations in the foregoing table be used as a basis for the taxation in the several tax
districts.
PETITION - LAURENS SUPERVISOR - CONSOLIDATED HEALTH DISTRICT
To the Board of Representatives of Otsego County:
I, the undersigned, Supervisor of the Town of Laurens, do respectfully
petition that there be levied and assessed against the taxable property of the
said Town of Laurens the sum of $800.00 for the following purposes:
For the purpose of defraying the expenses for 2014 of the Laurens
Consolidated Health District, which district includes the incorporated Village of
Laurens, all in accordance with the Budget for 2014 adopted by the Laurens
Consolidated Health District Board and filed with the Clerk of the Board of
Representatives of Otsego County.
When the sum of $800.00 has been collected, the same shall be paid to
the Otsego County Treasurer and by him paid to the President of said
Consolidated Health District or his successor in office.
Dated: November 15, 2013
OSCAR OBERKIRCHER, Supervisor
Town of Laurens, New York
______________________________________________________________________________
PETITION - MORRIS SUPERVISOR - CONSOLIDATED HEALTH DISTRICT
To the Board of Representatives of Otsego County:
I, the undersigned, Supervisor of the Town of Morris, do respectfully petition
that there be levied and assessed against the taxable property of the said Town
of Morris the sum of $0.00 for the following purposes:
For the purpose of defraying the expenses for 2014 of the Morris
Consolidated Health District, which district includes the incorporated Village of
Morris, all in accordance with the Budget for 2014 adopted by the Morris
Consolidated Health District Board and filed with the Clerk of the Board of
Representatives of Otsego County.
When the sum of $0.00 has been collected, the same shall be paid to the
Otsego County Treasurer and by him paid to the President of said Consolidated
Health District or his successor in office.
Dated: November 13, 2013
PETER MCCANN, Supervisor
Town of Morris, New York
TAX ROLL EXPENSE FOR 2014 TAX ROLL
Towns
Oneonta City
Burlington
Butternuts
Cherry Valley
Number of
Parcels
3,595
936
1,561
1,109
Expense to
Town
$14,739.50
3,837.60
6,400.10
4,546.90
Decatur
Edmeston
Exeter
Hartwick
Laurens
Maryland
Middlefield
Milford
Morris
New Lisbon
Oneonta
Otego
Otsego
Pittsfield
Plainfield
Richfield
Roseboom
Springfield
Unadilla
Westford
Worcester
Totals:
Rate per Account:
456
1,444
918
1,568
1,558
1,708
1,819
2,285
1,238
1,073
2,606
1,862
2,867
1,066
747
1,768
843
1,254
2,687
941
1,710
1,869.60
5,920.40
3,763.80
6,428.80
6,387.80
7,002.80
7,457.90
9,368.50
5,075.80
4,399.30
10,684.60
7,634.20
11,754.70
4,370.60
3,062.70
7,248.80
3,456.30
5,141.40
11,016.70
3,858.10
7,011.00
39,619
$162,437.90
$4.10
TOTAL 2013 ELECTION EXPENSE FOR 2014 TAX ROLL
The Administration Committee reports that in accordance with Section 233-a of County Law and Section 93 of the Election Law the following
expenditures be charged against the various tax districts, as follows:
Total No.
of
Tax District
# Insp. for
First
Second
Third
class. Each Election Election Election
Expense Expense Expense
General
Inspector
Total
Election
Class
Custodian
Election Expense
Expense
Expense
Expense
(including machine maint)
Machines
$25.00
Oneonta City
3
22
0.00
0.00
0.00
11,179.36
550.00
185.73
13,357.09
Burlington
1
7
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,575.86
175.00
61.91
2,556.77
Butternuts
1
8
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,761.64
200.00
61.91
3,661.55
Cherry Valley
1
8
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,654.58
200.00
61.91
2,660.49
Decatur
1
3
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,452.02
75.00
61.91
2,432.93
Edmeston
1
6
604.55
0.00
0.00
1,637.78
150.00
144.56
3,280.89
Exeter
1
3
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,525.94
75.00
61.91
2,506.85
Hartwick
1
12
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,826.44
300.00
61.91
3,776.35
Laurens
1
9
953.42
0.00
0.00
2,830.28
225.00
144.56
4,791.26
Maryland
1
15
975.98
0.00
0.00
2,751.56
375.00
144.56
4,885.10
Middlefield
1
6
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,819.72
150.00
61.91
3,569.63
Milford
1
8
0.00
0.00
0.00
3,099.72
200.00
61.91
3,899.63
Morris
1
6
602.63
0.00
0.00
1,703.54
150.00
144.56
3,344.73
New Lisbon
1
7
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,600.82
175.00
61.91
2,631.73
Oneonta
2
19
0.00
0.00
0.00
6,128.88
475.00
123.82
7,803.70
Otego
1
9
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,919.56
225.00
61.91
3,744.47
Otsego
2
13
1,797.81
0.00
0.00
4,770.62
325.00
289.12
8,264.55
Pittsfield
1
6
581.03
0.00
0.00
1,573.94
150.00
144.56
3,243.53
Plainfield
1
5
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,529.78
125.00
61.91
2,560.69
Richfield
1
7
1,079.18
0.00
0.00
3,035.40
175.00
144.56
5,022.14
Roseboom
1
4
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,531.22
100.00
61.91
2,487.13
Springfield
1
7
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,644.98
175.00
61.91
2,625.89
Unadilla
1
15
1,549.81
0.00
0.00
4,578.14
375.00
144.56
6,979.51
Westford
1
5
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,517.30
125.00
61.91
2,548.21
Worcester
1
14
0.00
0.00
0.00
3,988.86
350.00
61.91
4,822.77
Totals:
29
224
$8,144.41
$0.00
$0.00 $72,637.94 $5,600.00
$2,539.24
$107,457.59
SOLID WASTE EXPENSE FOR 2014 TAX ROLL
Rate per Unit: $28.00
TOTAL
TAX DISTRICT
Oneonta City
NUMBER
TOTAL
NO. OF
OF UNITS
AMOUNT
PARCELS
7,239.29
$202,700.12
3,063.00
Burlington
570.62
$15,977.36
533.00
Butternuts
996.72
$27,908.16
894.00
Cherry Valley
742.19
$20,781.32
605.00
Decatur
215.50
$6,034.00
207.00
1,123.28
$31,451.84
800.00
535.14
$14,983.92
506.00
Hartwick
1,967.91
$55,101.48
1,018.00
Laurens
1,274.22
$35,678.16
963.00
Maryland
1,091.86
$30,572.08
937.00
Middlefield
1,229.18
$34,417.04
1,047.00
Milford
1,880.47
$52,653.16
1,427.00
Morris
965.24
$27,026.72
773.00
New Lisbon
591.88
$16,572.64
557.00
Oneonta
5,041.84
$141,171.52
1,842.00
Otego
1,544.21
$43,237.88
1,179.00
Otsego
4,139.17
$115,896.76
2,007.00
Pittsfield
645.90
$18,085.20
612.00
Plainfield
441.86
$12,372.08
419.00
Richfield
1,706.35
$47,777.80
1,166.00
Roseboom
448.70
$12,563.60
424.00
Springfield
848.67
$23,762.76
707.00
Unadilla
2,337.52
$65,450.56
1,766.00
Westford
499.00
$13,972.00
482.00
Worcester
1,346.36
$37,698.08
1,112.00
39,423.08
$1,103,846.24
25,046.00
Edmeston
Exeter
Totals:
Representative Lindberg moved to adopt all the foregoing reports as
presented. Seconded, Koutnik. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.
Board Chair Clark asked if any representative wished to remove a resolution(s)
from the consent agenda so it can be acted upon separately.
Board Chair Clark removed Resolution Nos. 385, 386, 387, 412, 413, 414, 415.
Representative Powers removed Resolution No. 404.
Representative McCarty
removed Resolution No. 399. Representative Stuligross removed Resolution No. 416.
RESOLUTION NO. 385-20131204 (original)
RESOLUTION - APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE TENTATIVE
OTSEGO COUNTY BUDGET FOR 2014
ENTIRE BOARD
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 354 of the County Law, on November 15, 2013,
the Budget Officer filed with this Board a tentative budget for 2014, together with the
budget message and exemption report; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives has reviewed the 2014 Tentative
Otsego County Budget for possible changes, alterations and revisions; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 358 of the County Law, this Board does
hereby approve the following changes, alterations and revisions for the 2014
Tentative Otsego County Budget:
Account Code
Department
Budget
Officer
Tentative
Budget
County
Board
Adjustment
2014 Revised
Tentative Budget
APPROPRIATIONS
A – GENERAL FUND
1625-2000-A
Building Services
8730-4680-A
Soil and Water Conservation
$7,600
-$7,500
$100
$0
$7,500
$7,500
and be it further
RESOLVED, as required by Section 358(2) of County Law, that if this Board shall
have made any change in the tentative budget, provision shall be made that the
total estimated revenues together with the amount of taxes to be levied shall equal
the total estimated expenditures.
Seconded, Entire Board. Representative Stuligross moved to amend Resolution
No. 385-20131204 to include an increase in salaries for specified managerial and
confidential employees to provide $100 for part-time and $200 for full-time
managerial and confidential employees who have been in their position more than
twelve months, and also 1% for every 12 months that they have been in their current
position since January 2009, not to exceed 5%. Seconded, Rowinski, Koutnik. Roll call
vote on motion to amend. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 3,211 – Powers, Murphy, Rosenthal,
Kosmer, Koutnik, Rothenberger, Rowinski, Stuligross; Noes: 3,016 – Frazier, Clark, Koren,
Lindberg, McCarty, Schwerd. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 385-20131204 (amended)
RESOLUTION - APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE TENTATIVE
OTSEGO COUNTY BUDGET FOR 2014
ENTIRE BOARD
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 354 of the County Law, on November 15, 2013,
the Budget Officer filed with this Board a tentative budget for 2014, together with the
budget message and exemption report; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives has reviewed the 2014 Tentative
Otsego County Budget for possible changes, alterations and revisions; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 358 of the County Law, this Board does
hereby approve the following changes, alterations and revisions for the 2014
Tentative Otsego County Budget:
Account Code
Department
Budget
Officer
Tentative
Budget
County
Board
Adjustment
2014 Revised
Tentative
Budget
$7,600
$0
-$7,500
$7,500
$100
$7,500
6,892,661.00
460,310.00
33,236.00
265,598.00
123,578.00
126,725.00
429,500.00
64,476.00
83,400.00
277,574.00
760,859.00
332,197.00
-159,792.78
10,792.00
1,889.08
13,815.00
2,705.50
1,658.33
4,879.15
735.42
1,843.17
4,746.60
2,625.00
3,200.00
6,732,868.22
471,102.00
35,125.08
279,413.00
126,283.50
128,383.33
434,379.15
65,211.42
85,243.17
282,320.60
763,484.00
335,397.00
APPROPRIATIONS
A – GENERAL FUND
1625-2000-A
Building Services
8730-4680-A
Soil and Water Conservation
9060-8000-A
1165-1000-A
1166-1000-A
1170-1000-A
1320-1000-A
1355-1000-A
1410-1000-A
1420-1000-A
1430-1000-A
1450-1000-A
1625-1000-A
1680-1000-A
Health Insurance
District Attorney
Dist Attrny Aid to Pros
Public Defender
Clerk of the Board
Real Property Tax
County Clerk
County Attorney
Personnel
Board of Elections
Building Services
Information Technology
3110-1000-A
3140-1000-A
3620-1000-A
3641-1000-A
3700-1000-A
4010-1000-A
4040-1000-A
4250-1000-A
4310-1000-A
4311-1000-A
4315-1000-A
6010-1000-A
6425-1000-A
6510-1000-A
6772-1000-A
7310-1000-A
8020-1000-A
9010-8000-A
9030-8000-A
9501-9000-A
9502-9000-A
Sheriff
Probation
Code Enforcement
Emergency Services
Child Advocacy Center
Department of Health
PH Preparedness
Addiction Recovery Services
Mental Health
RIV Monitoring & Evaluation
Intensive Case Management
Dept of Social Services
Economic Development
Veterans
Office for the Aging
Youth Bureau
Planning
Retirement
Social Security
Interfund Transfer to County Road
Interfund Transfer to Enterprise
5010-1000-D
9010-8000-D
9030-8000-D
Highway & Maintenance
Retirement
Social Security
6020-1000-E
9010-8000-E
9030-8000-E
Otsego Manor
Retirement
Social Security
984,989.00
450,615.00
188,693.00
176,741.00
40,000.00
740,680.00
41,008.00
403,450.00
721,214.00
34,225.00
54,292.00
4,414,384.00
81,725.00
57,905.00
501,667.00
12,146.00
122,393.00
2,901,057.00
1,196,398.00
6,407,702.00
3,255,310.00
5,685.30
1,614.58
2,098.08
3,599.55
2,200.00
8,233.85
136.69
2,409.42
7,078.84
1,900.00
2,879.60
17,962.19
1,850.00
582.08
3,580.21
292.31
1,208.33
21,318.06
8,583.32
6,726.51
10,964.61
990,674.30
452,229.58
190,791.08
180,340.55
42,200.00
748,913.85
41,144.69
405,859.42
728,292.84
36,125.00
57,171.60
4,432,346.19
83,575.00
58,487.08
505,247.21
12,438.31
123,601.33
2,922,375.06
1,204,981.32
6,414,428.51
3,266,274.61
149,519.00
376,733.00
154,906.00
5,311.10
1,009.11
406.30
154,830.10
377,742.11
155,312.30
8,940,664.00
1,708,323.00
700,814.00
8,657.41
1,644.91
662.29
8,949,321.41
1,709,967.91
701,476.29
-6,407,702.00
-3,255,310.00
-6,726.51
-10,964.61
-6,414,428.51
-3,266,274.61
REVENUES
0000-2810-D
0000-2810-E
Transfer from General
Transfer from General
and be it further
RESOLVED, as required by Section 358(2) of County Law, that if this Board shall
have made any change in the tentative budget, provision shall be made that the
total estimated revenues together with the amount of taxes to be levied shall equal
the total estimated expenditures.
Roll call vote on Resolution No. 385-20131204 as amended. Total: 6,227; Ayes:
3,211 – Powers, Murphy, Rosenthal, Kosmer, Koutnik, Rothenberger, Rowinski, Stuligross;
Noes: 3,016 – Frazier, Clark, Koren, Lindberg, McCarty, Schwerd. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 386-20131204
RESOLUTION - ADOPTING OTSEGO COUNTY BUDGET FOR 2014
MURPHY, POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 354 of the County Law, on November 15, 2013,
the Budget Officer filed with this Board a tentative budget for 2014, together with the
budget message and exemption report; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing on the tentative budget was held on November
25, 2013 pursuant to Section 359 of the County Law; and
WHEREAS, this Board, on December 4, 2013 examined the tentative budget as
filed and made certain changes, alterations and revisions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 360 of the County Law, the budget for the
year 2014, as changed, altered and revised, shall be as follows:
INSERT 2014 OTSEGO COUNTY BUDGET HERE
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the final budget as set forth above be and hereby is adopted
as the 2014 Otsego County Budget.
Seconded, Lindberg. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 3,650 – Frazier, Powers,
Murphy, Rosenthal, Kosmer, Koutnik, Rothenberger, Rowinski, Stuligross; Noes: 2,577 –
Clark, Koren, Lindberg, McCarty, Schwerd. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 387-20131204
RESOLUTION - MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT
OF OTSEGO COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR 2014
MURPHY, POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, this Board, by Resolution No. 386 of 2013, has adopted a budget for
the fiscal year 2014, pursuant to Section 360 of the County Law; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the several amounts specified in such budget under the
column entitled "adopted" be and they hereby are appropriated for the objects and
purposes specified, effective January 1, 2014.
Seconded, Rosenthal. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 4,831 – Frazier, Powers,
Clark, Murphy, Koren, Rosenthal, Kosmer, Koutnik, Rothenberger, Rowinski, Stuligross;
Noes: 1,396 – Lindberg, McCarty, Schwerd. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 399-20131204
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH
PRESTIGE SERVICES, INC. FOR OPERATION OF THE NUTRITION
PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, the County of Otsego, pursuant to Resolution No. 215 of 1979,
accepted sponsorship of a nutrition program for the elderly and authorized the
Chairman to enter into a contract for the operation of said program; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the Request for Proposals being issued by the County,
Prestige Services, Inc. has been selected to operate Otsego County’s Nutrition
Program for the Elderly for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2017;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to execute
a contract with Prestige Services, Inc., 4 Enterprise Avenue, Clifton Park, New York
12065, for the continued operation of the subject program for the period beginning
January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2017; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the cost to operate said program will be as follows:
2014 Meals – Home Delivered Meals not to exceed $7.12
Congregate Meals not to exceed $7.99
2015 Meals – Home Delivered Meals not to exceed price listed in RFP for agreed
upon number of meals
Congregate Meals not to exceed $8.22
2016 Meals – A maximum of 4% increase
2017 Meals – A maximum of 4% increase;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the total cost to operate Otsego County’s Nutrition Program for
the Elderly for said period shall not exceed $768,402; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2014 Office for
the Aging (6772-A) approved budget and that the funding for this contract consists of
approximately 24% federal funds, 26% state funds, 12% contributions, 7% LTHHCP and
31% county funds.
Seconded, McCarty. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,852; Abstained: 375 –
McCarty. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 404-20131204
RESOLUTION – AWARDING OTSEGO COUNTY CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY EMERGENCY RADIO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM TO TAIT
NORTH AMERICA
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROTHENBERGER, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, Otsego County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design and
construction of a public safety emergency radio telecommunications system for
Otsego County; and
WHEREAS, the proposals submitted were subject to an extensive review by the
RFP review committee, the Public Safety and Legal Affairs Committee and the
County's project consultant; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety and Legal Affairs Committee, after careful
consideration, recommends that the proposal of Tait North America, 15342 Park Row
Blvd, Houston, Texas 77084, dated April 24, 2013, be accepted; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the County of Otsego accepts the proposal of Tait North
America, dated April 24, 2013 for the design and construction of a public safety
emergency radio telecommunications system for Otsego County in an amount not to
exceed $3.5 million; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall include 12 sites, located at Cornish Hill, Blend
Hill, Cherry Hill, Hooker Mountain, Noah's Rump, Rockdale, Worcester, Oneonta,
Sidney and three sites yet to be determined; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said system shall include four UHF channels, two VHF channels
and one VHF paging channel configured in a conventional simulcast network; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that the contract shall include such other conditions as are in the
best interest of Otsego County; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contracts are included in the 2013 and 2014
Public Safety Communications Budget (3020-A) at line 2750 Communication
Backbone and 0001-0915-A Communications Backbone Reserve.
Seconded, Lindberg. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 412-20131204
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR
RICHARD A. MURPHY
ENTIRE BOARD
WHEREAS, Richard A. Murphy has served on the Otsego County Board of
Representatives for 6 years from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2013,
representing District No. 4, in the Town of Oneonta ; and
WHEREAS, Richard A. Murphy has served on numerous County Board
committees and has served as Chairman of the Government Efficiency Committee in
2011 and the Administration Committee in 2012 and 2013; and
WHEREAS, Richard A. Murphy has with sincere effort devoted himself to
represent the county’s best interests in all matters that came before the Otsego
County Board of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Richard A. Murphy will be remembered for his chairmanship of the
Administration Committee and his leadership during difficult economic times for the
County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Board of Representatives does hereby
express its appreciation to Richard A. Murphy for his dedication in serving his
community and Otsego County for numerous years and wishes him well in his future
endeavors.
Seconded, Entire Board. Oral vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 413-20131204
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR
PAULINE KOREN
ENTIRE BOARD
WHEREAS, Pauline Koren has served on the Otsego County Board of
Representatives for 2 years from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013,
representing District No. 5 in the Towns of Hartwick, Milford and New Lisbon; and
WHEREAS, Pauline Koren has served on numerous County Board committees
and has served as Chair of the Human Services Committee in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Pauline Koren has with sincere effort devoted herself to represent the
county’s best interests in all matters that came before the Otsego County Board of
Representatives; and
WHEREAS, the County Board members will remember her quiet manner and her
open-mindedness with all difficult issues facing the Board of Representatives; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Board of Representatives does hereby
express its appreciation to Pauline Koren for her dedication in serving her community
and Otsego County for numerous years and wishes her well in her future endeavors.
Seconded, Entire Board. Oral vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 414-20131204
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR
JOHN KOSMER
ENTIRE BOARD
WHEREAS, John Kosmer has served on the Otsego County Board of
Representatives for 2 years from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013,
representing District No. 8 in the Town of Otsego; and
WHEREAS, John Kosmer has served on the Otsego Manor Committee and the
Solid Waste & Environmental Concerns Committee; and
WHEREAS, John Kosmer has with sincere effort devoted himself to represent the
county’s best interests in all matters that came before the Otsego County Board of
Representatives; and
WHEREAS, the County Board members will remember John Kosmer for speaking
his mind on issues he feels strongly about; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Board of Representatives does hereby
express its appreciation to John Kosmer for his dedication in serving his community
and Otsego County for numerous years and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
Seconded, Entire Board. Oral vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 415-20131204
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR
CATHERINE ROTHENBERGER
ENTIRE BOARD
WHEREAS, Catherine Rothenberger has served on the Otsego County Board of
Representatives for 18 years from January 1, 1995 through December 31, 2013,
representing District No. 12, Oneonta City – Wards 3 & 4; and
WHEREAS, Catherine Rothenberger has served on numerous County Board
committees, and she was Chair of the Negotiations Committee in 2010 and the Chair
of the Human Services Committee for multiple years; and
WHEREAS, Catherine Rothenberger has with sincere effort devoted herself to
represent the county’s best interests in all matters that came before the Otsego
County Board of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Catherine Rothenberger will be remembered for striving to make a
difference in the lives of our children; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Board of Representatives does hereby
express its appreciation to Catherine Rothenberger for her dedication in serving her
community and Otsego County for numerous years and wishes her well in her future
endeavors.
Seconded, Entire Board. Oral vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 416-20131204
RESOLUTION – DENYING USE OF COUNTY NAME
AND SEAL IN SAFE ACT RECERTIFICATION PROCESS
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROTHENBERGER, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, the State of New York has passed a gun control law referred to as
the SAFE Act; and
WHEREAS, this act clearly indicates that the enforcement of this law is the
responsibility of New York State; and
WHEREAS, in recent discussions the State has indicated an interest in using the
Seal of Otsego County and the names of the offices of the Otsego County Sheriff and
Otsego County Clerk in pistol permit re-certification notices; and
WHEREAS, the County Sheriff and the Clerk have voiced their strong objection
to this request and suggestion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Board of Representatives denies the State
of New York permission to use the name, Seal of the County, letter head or address
for purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding
permit re-certification or for any other purpose associated with the SAFE Act; and be
it further
RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution should be transmitted to the office of
the Governor of New York State, the Superintendent of State Police, NYS Senator
James L. Seward, Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney, Assemblyman Peter Lopez,
Assemblyman William Magee, Assemblyman Clifford Crouch and the legislature of
every County in the State of New York.
Seconded, Lindberg. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,832; Abstained: 395 –
Stuligross. Adopted.
Board Chair Clark called for action on the consent agenda. Representative
Frazier moved to act upon the consent agenda, Resolution Nos. 388-398, 400-403,
405-411, and 417-425.
RESOLUTION NO. 388-20131204
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF
SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH
OTSEGO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT
KOREN, ROTHENBERGER, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, Otsego County has been awarded Supervision and Treatment
Services for Juveniles Program (STSJP) funding from the State; and
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Probation Department has expressed a
willingness to provide STSJP program services; and
WHEREAS, Otsego County Department of Social Services desires to enter into a
contract with Otsego County Probation Department; 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 STSJP
program services, at a cost not to exceed $48,755 for the period of April 1, 2013
through March 31, 2014; 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 2013 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts and at line 4910 Fees
for Services and will be included in the 2014 Social Services Administration Budget
(6010-A) at line 4910 Fees for Services and is 62% state reimbursable and 38% local
cost.
RESOLUTION NO. 389-20131204
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF
SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH
DELAWARE OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE THE BIG BUDDIES PROGRAM
KOREN, ROTHENBERGER, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, Otsego County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family
Services in the overall sum of $2,411,179 for 2013 - 2014; 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, 2014 through December 31, 2014; 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 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and
consists of 100% Federal Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 390-20131204
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF
SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH S & T SECURITY
KOREN, ROTHENBERGER, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Department of Social Services believes that the
presence of a security guard on site will greatly diminish the possibility of violent
incidents in the Department of Social Services at the Meadows Complex; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services believes that the presence of one
(1) Security Guard is in the best interests of its staff and clients at the Meadows
Complex; and
WHEREAS, S & T Security has indicated a willingness to provide security services
to the Department of Social Services at the Meadows Complex; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services is hereby
authorized to contract with S & T Security to provide security services for the
Department of Social Services at the Meadows Complex, at a cost not to exceed
$59,740, for the period of January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014; 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 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and is
reimbursable through 66% Federal and 16% State funds, with 18% Local funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 391-20131204
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO RENEW
CONTRACT WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO, INC. (OFO) TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) ELIGIBLES
KOREN, ROTHENBERGER, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, the County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family Services in
the overall sum of $ 2,411,179 for 2013 - 2014; 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 existing programming to obtain services
for eligible families; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to enter into an agreement with OFO for the
provision of services by the Building Healthy Families Program; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services, on behalf of the County of
Otsego, is hereby authorized to contract with OFO for the term January 1, 2014 to
December 31, 2014; and that said contract shall include the following terms:
1. In no event shall the Department of Social Services’ liability exceed $30,000
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 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and
consists of 100% Federal Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 392-20131204
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER
OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH
DR. STEVEN SILVERMAN FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
KOREN, ROTHENBERGER, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, the County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family Services in
the overall sum of $ 2,411,179 for 2013 - 2014; 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
$37,284, to purchase existing services for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
(TANF) eligible applicants and recipients in need of psychological services; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to enter into an agreement with Dr. Steven
Silverman, Ph.D. to provide psychological services to prevent and/or reduce the
number of children in out-of-home placements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services is hereby
authorized to contract with Dr. Steven Silverman for psychological services, in the
contract sum not to exceed $37,284, for the term January 1, 2014 through December
31, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the said contract shall contain such 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 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and
consists of 100% Federal Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 393-20131204
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES
TO CONTRACT WITH
EMPOWERMENT FOR FAMILIES COUNSELING SERVICES
KOREN, ROTHENBERGER, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, the County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family Services in
the overall sum of $ 2,411,179 for 2013 - 2014; 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 existing programming to obtain services
for eligible families; and
WHEREAS, the Department desires to contract with Empowerment for Families
for clinical services to children and their families to reduce out-of-home placements,
and stabilize reunification of families through comprehensive assessment and
systemic intervention in a collaborative manner; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner is hereby authorized to enter into an
agreement with Empowerment for Families for the term of January 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2014; and that the agreement shall include the following terms:
1. In no event shall the Department of Social Services liability exceed the sum
of $100,990;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the said contract shall contain such 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 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and
consists of 100% Federal Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 394-20131204
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES
TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF
DELAWARE AND OTSEGO COUNTIES FOR ONE CASE MANAGER
TO SERVICE THE ADULT DRUG COURT
KOREN, ROTHENBERGER, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, the County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family Services in
the overall sum of $2,411,179 for 2013 - 2014; 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, there is a need to support the County Adult Drug Court by providing
funding for one case manager to work with Drug Court participants to avoid an
interruption of services; and
WHEREAS, Catholic Charities of Otsego and Delaware Counties can provide
the case management services needed; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services is authorized to contract
with Catholic Charities of Delaware and Otsego Counties for the services of one case
manager for the Adult Drug Court for the period January 1, 2014 through December
31, 2014 and that the cost of the agreement will not exceed $60,950; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the 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 funds for this contract are included in the 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and consist
of 100% Federal Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 395-20131204
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES
TO CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY MATERNITY SERVICES
FOR PARENTING EDUCATION TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS
KOREN, ROTHENBERGER, KOUTNIK
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
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 January 1, 2014
through December 31, 2014; 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 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and line
6070 Purchase of Services, and consists of either 100% Federal funds, or 64% Federal,
24% State and 12% local funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 396-20131204
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER
OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH THE FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK TO PROVIDE
PARENT PARTNER SERVICES
KOREN, ROTHENBERGER, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, the County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family Services in
the overall sum of $2,411,179 for 2013 - 2014; 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
$22,005, to purchase existing services for TANF eligible applicants and recipients in
need of parent partner services; and
WHEREAS, the Family Resource Network, Inc. has expressed a willingness to
provide Parent Partner Services for the County of Otsego; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services is hereby
authorized to contract with the Family Resource Network, Inc.’s Coordinated
Children’s Services Initiative (CCSI) Parent Partner program, with the term of the
contract to be January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 at an amount not to
exceed $22,005; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the said contract shall contain such 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 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and
consists of 100% Federal Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 397-20131204
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF
THE BOARD TO CONTRACT WITH
HEALTH RESEARCH INCORPORATED (HRI)
TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR
IMMUNIZATION BILLING IMPLEMENTATION
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board, on behalf of the Otsego County
Department of Health, be and hereby is authorized to execute a grant agreement
with Health Research Incorporated (HRI), to receive grant funds in the amount of
$20,000 for Local Health Department Immunization Billing Implementation, for the
period September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said grant agreement shall contain such other terms and
provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego.
RESOLUTION NO. 398-20131204
RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 148-20130403 AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH KATE BOLGER,
NPP, APRN, FOR PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER SERVICES AT THE
OTSEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES CLINICS
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 148-20130403 authorized the Chair to execute an
amended 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 April 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013,
for up to 304 hours of such services at $80.00 per hour, at a cost not to exceed
$24,320 for the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 148-2013 must be amended to reflect an increase of
hours of service from 304 hours to 340 hours at $80.00 per hour, at a cost not to
exceed $27,200 through December 31, 2013; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 148-20130403 is amended, and the Chair 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 up to 340 hours of such services at
$80.00 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $27,200 through December 31, 2013; 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 2013 Mental
Health Budget (4310-A) at line 4880 Mental Health Consultant and consist of 100%
reimbursement from fees, state and federal funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 400-20131204
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT WITH BASSETT HEALTHCARE FOR MEDICAL
SERVICES AT OTSEGO MANOR
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, KOREN, KOSMER
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized and
directed to execute a contract with Bassett Healthcare, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown,
New York 13326, to provide medical services at Otsego Manor for the period January
1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, as follows:
1.
Physician services, including Medical Director, not to exceed
$134,000.00;
2.
Services of two on-site Geriatric Nurse Practitioners for a total
of 4,160 annual hours, at a fee not to exceed $210,120.00;
3.
Mileage - $.505 per mile at a cost not to exceed $1,600.00;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract is to provide for the payment of the sum of
$345,720.00 for such services; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract may be terminated upon 60 days notice or at
completion of sale of Otsego Manor, whichever takes place sooner, with Bassett
Healthcare to be paid on a pro rata basis; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the aforesaid contract shall be in such form, terms and
conditions as may be in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for the above contract are included in the 2014
Otsego Manor Budget (6020-E) at line 4895 Medical Expenses and are reimbursable
as follows: the physician visit reimbursement is 100% federal dollars and covers
approximately 40% of $345,720.00; the remainder is paid through the Medicaid rate
(50% federal, 40% state and 10% county).
RESOLUTION NO. 401-20131204
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENT WITH DENTAL CONSULTANT FOR SERVICES AT
OTSEGO MANOR
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, KOREN, KOSMER
WHEREAS, the County of Otsego operates a nursing home known as Otsego
Manor; and
WHEREAS, Section 415.7 of the New York State Hospital Code provides for the
services of an advisory dentist to furnish dental services to nursing home patients; and
WHEREAS, Dentserv Dental Services, P.C. has expressed a willingness to provide
these services to residents of Otsego Manor at a fee not to exceed $3,901.09 per
month, for a period of twelve (12) months, from January 1, 2014 through December
31, 2014, at a cost not to exceed $46,813.08 during the contract term; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, that said contract may be terminated upon 60 days notice or at
completion of sale of Otsego Manor, whichever takes place sooner, with Dentserv
Dental Services, P.C to be paid on a pro rata basis; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to enter into
an agreement with Dentserv Dental Services, P.C., 15 Canal Street, Pelham Manor,
New York 10803, in accordance with the above mentioned terms and containing
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 2014 InfirmaryEnterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 4895 Medical Expenses.
RESOLUTION NO. 402-20131204
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO
EXTEND AN AGREEMENT WITH I.M. SOLUTIONS, INC.
FOR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE,
BILLING AND RELATED SERVICES
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, KOREN, KOSMER
WHEREAS, Otsego Manor has entered into an agreement with I.M. Solutions,
Inc., for accounts receivable, billing and related services for a term of two (2) months
beginning October, 2013; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to extend this agreement for a term of one (1) month
through December, 2013 for $15,000; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board is hereby authorized to extend an
agreement with I.M. Solutions, Inc., 109 Chatham Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14216 to
provide accounts receivable, billing and related services to Otsego Manor, for a term
of one (1) month through December, 2013 for $15,000; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the agreement shall contain such other terms and provisions as
may be in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for the above agreement are included in the 2013
Infirmary – Enterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 4900 Contracts.
RESOLUTION NO. 403-20131204
RESOLUTION – ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT
WITH NYS OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING AMENDED
CONTRACT WITH LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID-NEW YORK, INC. REGARDING CONFLICT
DEFENDER PROGRAM
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROTHENBERGER, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, additional funding is available from the New York State Office of
Indigent Legal Services (OILS) for the improvement of the quality of legal services to
eligible persons under Section 18-B of the County Law in the amount of $55,685 each
year for the next 3 years; and
WHEREAS, Otsego County by Resolution Nos. 281-20120905 and 184-20130403
accepted previous funding from OILS and entered into a contract with Legal Aid
Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (Legal Aid Society) for conflict defender services
consisting of a part-time attorney to provide representation including but not limited
to, all conflict cases arising in front of the Family Court Judges, the Support Collection
Magistrate and Family Court appeals; and
WHEREAS, the additional funding will be used to obtain from the Legal Aid
Society the services of one full-time attorney and one part-time attorney to provide
conflict defender services as described above; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Otsego County Board of Representatives is
hereby authorized to accept additional funds in the amount of $55,685 each year for
the next 3 years from OILS and to sign a contract with OILS for same; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Otsego County Board of Representatives is
hereby authorized to sign an amended contract with Legal Aid Society in the
additional amount of $55,685 for the next (3) three years for the provision of
additional conflict defender services; and be it further
RESOLVED, that any unexpended funds each year shall be used for additional
training and equipment for the Otsego County Public Defender’s Office; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2013 Public
Defender’s Budget (1170-A) at line 4901 Conflict Defender Program; 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. 405-20131204
RESOLUTION – AWARDING OTSEGO COUNTY CONTRACTS TO BIRNIE
BUS SERVICE, INC.
SCHWERD, ROWINSKI, FRAZIER, KOREN
WHEREAS, Otsego County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
management, operation and maintenance of the Otsego County Public
Transportation System; and
WHEREAS, said RFP was reviewed by the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee;
and
WHEREAS, the Committee gave consideration to the Selection Criteria stated in
Section 4.10 of the RFP; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the County of Otsego hereby awards a five (5) year contract
with two (2) optional one (1) year contract extensions for public transportation
services beginning on January 1, 2014, to Birnie Bus Service, Inc. of Rome, New York;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the contract will include the cost to operate the fixed routes as
scheduled at $532,065 to be paid in 12 monthly installments, and the cost to operate
the fixed routes will be reduced to as much $458,377 with scheduling changes
proposed by Birnie Bus; and be it further
RESOLVED, the contract will include a fuel surcharge with a base rate equal to
the prior years 12 month average diesel and gasoline for the Department of Energy
Central Atlantic Region, and that each month the contractor will compensate the
County for any difference below the base price, dollar for dollar, and the County will
reimburse the contractor for any difference in excess of the base price, dollar for
dollar for fuel consumed, and the fuel surcharge will be reestablished at the start of
each calendar year; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the contract will include the cost of operating Dial-A-Ride at a
rate of $3.05 per mile and a $3 per passenger pick up fee and will be reevaluated at
the start of each calendar year; and be it further
RESOLVED, the pricing for years 2-5 and beyond will require an annual
adjustment of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), based index of All-Urban Consumers,
New York, Northeastern, New Jersey – Long Island; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for these contracts are included in the 2014 Public
Transportation Service Budget (5630-A) at line 4900 Contracts; reimbursement shall
come from Medicaid, STOA, Federal Section 5311, and bus fares.
RESOLUTION NO. 406-20131204
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE
BOARD TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OF ACCOUNTANTS FOR
COUNTY AUDIT
MURPHY, POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Federal Single Audit Act of 1984, every state and
local government that receives $300,000 or more in federal financial assistance in any
fiscal year must have a single audit performed annually; and
WHEREAS, Otsego County is a local government receiving $300,000 or more in
federal financial assistance annually; and
WHEREAS, the Single Audit Act of 1984 provides that the audit shall be made by
an independent auditor in accordance with generally accepted government
auditing standards covering financial and compliance audits; and
WHEREAS, a proposal has been made by Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little,
Mickelson and Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, Suite
500, 401 East State Street, Ithaca, New York 14850 to provide the County with a single
audit for each of the fiscal years 2013, 2014 and 2015, pursuant to the requirements of
the Federal Single Audit Act of 1984; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute a contract with Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson and
Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, Suite 500, 401 East
State Street, Ithaca, New York 14850, to conduct single audits for each of the fiscal
years 2013, 2014 and 2015, at the following fees:
For the fiscal year ending December 31,
Financial and compliance audits
2013
2014
2015
$53,500
$53,500
$53,500
(including expenses)
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions as
are in the best interest of the County; and be it further
RESOLVED, that funds are or shall be available in the budgets for the Treasurer’s
Office and the Department of Social Services to cover the costs of this contract.
RESOLUTION NO. 407-20131204
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING DEMOCRATIC COMMISSIONER
OF ELECTIONS
SCHWERD, ROWINSKI, FRAZIER, KOREN
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 30 of the Election Law, Henry J. Nicols, 14
Walnut Street, Cooperstown, NY, be and hereby is appointed Democratic Election
Commissioner of Otsego County, for a term of two years, commencing January 1,
2014 and ending on the 31st day of December, 2015, at an annual salary not to
exceed $6,890.00; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Elections
Budget (1450-A) at line 1000 Personal Service.
RESOLUTION NO. 408-20131204
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 41.11 of the Mental Hygiene Law, the
following persons be and hereby are appointed members of the Otsego County
Community Services Board for the term indicated, effective January 1, 2014:
DR. CAROL BEECHY
Bassett Medical Center
1 Atwell Drive
Cooperstown, New York 13326
Term to expire December 31, 2017
(replacing Dr. Ben Friedell)
RE-APPOINTMENT:
MARION MOSSMAN
25 West Main Street
Milford, New York 13807
Term four (4) years, to expire
December 31, 2017
ERIC MASTROGIOVANNI
Director, Rehabilitation Support Services
9 River Street
Oneonta, New York 13820
Term four (4) years, to expire
December 31, 2017
RESOLUTION NO. 409-20131204
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE ON MENTAL
HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE OTSEGO COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 41.11 of the Mental Hygiene Law, the
following individual be and hereby is appointed to serve on the Mental Health
Subcommittee of the Otsego County Community Services Board for the term
indicated:
ERIC MASTROGIOVANNI
Director, Rehabilitation Support Services
9 River Street
Oneonta, New York 13820
Term four (4) years to expire
December 31, 2017
RESOLUTION NO. 410-20131204
RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
(MOTOR VEHICLE CLERK)
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROTHENBERGER, ROSENTHAL
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
Department of Motor Vehicles, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that County Clerk is hereby approved to fill the following vacant
funded position, effective immediately:
Motor Vehicle Clerk, Grade 8, $25,677 - $30,247 ($914);
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2013 County Clerk
Budget (1410-A) at line 1000 Personal Service.
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. 411-20131204
RESOLUTION – CREATING TEMPORARY POSITION IN
THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
(MOTOR VEHICLE CLERK)
MURPHY, POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
RESOLVED, that the following position is temporarily created for a maximum of
90 days in the Department of Motor Vehicles, effective immediately:
Motor Vehicle Clerk, Grade 8, $14.3999 per hour
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2013 County Clerk
Budget (1410-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. 417-20131204
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF
VARIOUS INSURANCE POLICIES
MURPHY, POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, the County has hereunto contracted for necessary policies of
insurance covering various properties and exposures to claim, and certain of said
policies expire December 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to self insure to the sum of $250,000 certain of the
coverages, namely, auto liability, law enforcement liability, public officials liability and
comprehensive general liability; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with such self insurance, the County desires to obtain
insurance coverages over said $250,000; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair is authorized to contract the following policies of
insurance for the following periods and premiums:
1. General Liability and Excess Liability with NYMIR Insurance Company
12/31/13 - 12/31/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63,493.10
$5,000,000 each occurrence/$11,000,000 aggregate
General Liability and Excess Liability with $250,000 deductible.
Administration includes charge backs per claims handled.
Claims Administration:
The Risk Manager, part-time, shall oversee all investigations (personal injury and
property damage), administration of files and claims and conform to all
applicable statutes and rules and as these services have been previously
performed by predecessor independent contractor. The County will administer
first party claims; the County shall approve claims of $5,000.00 or more referred
to legal counsel and selection of legal counsel.
2. Law Enforcement Liability with NYMIR Insurance Company
12/31/13 – 12/31/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,233.50
$250,000 deductible applies
$5,000,000 each claim/$10,000,000 aggregate
3. Public Officials Liability with NYMIR Insurance Company
12/31/13 – 12/31/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,097.10
$250,000 deductible applies
$5,000,000 each claim/$10,000,000 aggregate
4. Automobile Liability with NYMIR Insurance Company
12/31/13 – 12/31/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,897.90
$250,000 deductible applies
$5,000,000 each claim/$9,000,000 aggregate
5. OCP with NYMIR Insurance Company
12/31/13 – 12/31/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275.00
6. Capitalization Fee with NYMIR Insurance Company (Fifth Year of 5 year
commitment)
12/31/13 – 12/31/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,612.00
7. Property & Inland Marine with Chubb
12/31/13 – 12/31/14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $97,945.21
($76,468.00 County, $21,477.21 Health Facilities Corp.)
Included within this coverage and premium are the following:
Boat
Miscellaneous Equipment
Valuable Papers
Radio Equipment
Contractors Equipment
EDP Equipment
Automobile Catastrophe Physical Damage Coverage
Boiler & Machinery
8. Crime with Travelers Insurance Company
12/31/13– 12/31/14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,706.00
$300,000 employee dishonesty
9. Hospital Comprehensive General & Professional Liability with NYMIR
Insurance Company
01/01/14– 01/01/15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47,470.55
$1,000,000 each claim/$3,000,000 aggregate on professional liability
$1,000,000 each OCC/$2,000,000 aggregate on healthcare general
liability
and be it further
RESOLVED, that these contracts shall be entered into with various insurance
companies through its agent, SEFCU Insurance Agency; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the said contracts shall contain such additional terms as shall
be in the best interests of the County; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for the above policies are included in the 2014
Unallocated Insurance Budget (1910) at line 4660.
RESOLUTION NO. 418-20131204
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF
INSURANCE POLICY FOR EXCESS
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE
MURPHY, POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, the County has heretofore contracted for Excess Employers Liability
Insurance which expires December 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the County to renew this policy for 2014;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair is authorized to contract the following policy of
insurance for the following period and premium:
Excess Employers Liability with Capitol Indemnity Corporation
12/31/13 - 12/31/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,676.00
$ 50,000 deductible applies
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this contract shall be entered into with Capitol Indemnity
Corporation through its agent, SEFCU Insurance Agency; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the said contract shall contain such additional terms as shall be
in the best interests of the County; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for the above policy are included in the 2014 SelfInsurance (Workers Compensation) Budget at line 4800 Other.
RESOLUTION NO. 419-20131204
RESOLUTION –ESTABLISHING THE STANDARD WORK DAY AND
REPORTING DAYS FOR THE NYS AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICIALS
MURPHY, POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Board of Representatives hereby
establishes the following as standard work days for elected and appointed officials
and will report the following days worked to the New York State and Local
Employees’ Retirement System based on the record of activities maintained and
submitted by these officials to the Clerk of this legislative body:
TITLE
NAME
STANDARD
WORK DAY
TERM
BEGINS/ENDS
PARTICIPATES
IN
DAYS/
MONTH
TIER 1
(Check
NOT
SUBMITTED
(Hrs/Day)
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Commissioner of
Social Services
Joyce Boyd
Deputy
Commissioner of
Social Services
Eve Bouboulis
Director of Real
Property Tax
Services
Hank Schecher
EMPLOYER’S
TIME KEEPING
SYSTEM (Y/N)
(Based on
Record of
Activities)
7 (Sept-June)
6(July-Aug)
10/01/201309/30/2018
Y
N/A
7 (Sept-June)
6(July-Aug)
10/01/201309/30/2018
Y
N/A
7 (Sept-June)
6(July-Aug)
10/1/20139/30/2019
Y
N/A
only if
member
is in Tier
1)
(Check box if
no record of
activities
completed
or
timekeeping
system)
RESOLUTION NO. 420-20131204
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SHERIFF
TO PURCHASE A MOTOR VEHICLE
UNDER STATE CONTRACT
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROTHENBERGER, ROSENTHAL
RESOLVED, that the Sheriff is hereby authorized to purchase the following motor
vehicle under state contract:
ITEMS:
2014 Ford E-350 12 passenger van
COST:
$23,745.65
State Contract #PC65855
VENDOR:
Van Bortel Ford
71 Marsh Road
East Rochester, NY 14445
and be it further,
RESOLVED, that the funds for this expenditure are included in the 2013 Jail
budget (3150-A) at line 2400 vehicles.
RESOLUTION NO. 421-20131204
RESOLUTION - ESTABLISHING OTSEGO COUNTY SOLID WASTE
UNIT CHARGE FOR 2014
ROWINSKI, POWERS, MCCARTY, KOSMER
WHEREAS, Local Law No. 2 of 1998 entitled “Otsego County Solid Waste User
Fee Local Law” provides that this Board by resolution shall establish a solid waste fee
annually on or before December 10 of each year for utilization in the following fiscal
year (Section V); and
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste and Environmental Concerns Committee has
reviewed all matters pertaining to the setting of this Solid Waste Fee, including
residential and non-residential solid waste deliveries within the County, the 2014
tipping fee (January 1, 2014 – April 30, 2014) to be charged by MOSA of $68.50 per
ton of solid waste delivered and the comparative tipping fee charges of private and
commercial solid waste delivery sites within or adjacent to Otsego County to which
haulers could deliver their solid waste; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Solid Waste Unit Charge for 2014 shall be $28.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 422-20131204
RESOLUTION - APPROVING ELIMINATION OF THE
2014 SUBSIDIZATION OF TONNAGE TIPPING FEE
ROWINSKI, POWERS, MCCARTY, KOSMER
WHEREAS, the Montgomery, Otsego, Schoharie Solid Waste Management
Authority shall be implementing a tipping fee of $68.50 per ton, effective January 1,
2014 through April 30, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the participating Counties have acknowledged the need in previous
years to subsidize from their own County governments the tipping fee to facilitate the
ongoing flow of waste to MOSA; and
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste and Environmental Concerns Committee of this
Board has determined not to subsidize this tonnage tipping fee for the year 2014;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that this Board of Representatives approves the elimination of the
subsidization of the tonnage tipping fee for the year 2014, and each hauler/customer
shall be responsible for the full $68.50 per ton tipping fee, as established by MOSA for
the term beginning January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 423-20131204
RESOLUTION – TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
(2013)
MURPHY, POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, it appears that it will require funds to complete the year 2013 in
certain items of the Otsego County Budget; and
WHEREAS, there are unexpended balances in other items of the 2013 budget;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the following transfers be and the same are hereby authorized,
and the 2013 budget be and is hereby amended accordingly, pursuant to Section
363 of the County Law:
2013 Budget
Transfers
DEPARTMENT
ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT
NAME
CODE
AMOUNT
A- GENERAL
FUND
FROM:
TO:
RPTS
RPTS
Training
Equipment Lease
1355-4050-A
1355-4610-A
-43.17
43.17
Maintenance & Repair
Parts
1625-4562-A
-212.13
TO:
Cooperstown Office
Bldg.
Cooperstown
Office Bldg.
COB-Sidewalk
1625-2515-A
212.13
FROM:
TO:
Meadows Building
Meadows Building
Pave
Equipment
1630-2505-A
1630-2000-A
-4,950.00
4,950.00
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
TO:
Sheriff
Sheriff
Sheriff
Sheriff
Sheriff
Jail
Jail
Jail
Jail
Jail
Mileage
Training
Telephone
Fuel
Other
Equipment
Appliances
Training
Other
Medical Expenses
3110-4005-A
3110-4050-A
3110-4100-A
3110-4560-A
3110-4800-A
3150-2000-A
3150-2615-A
3150-4050-A
3150-4800-A
3150-4895-A
-817.80
-1,000.00
-1,150.00
-8,000.00
-2,000.00
-85.72
-110.00
-1,577.52
-6,000.00
20,741.04
FROM:
TO:
Rabies Control
Rabies Control
Clinic Expenses
Testing & Treatment
4042-4762-A
4042-4760-A
-500.00
500.00
Mileage
4250-4005-A
-400.00
Postage/UPS
4250-4400-A
200.00
FROM:
FROM:
TO:
Addiction Recovery
Svcs
Addiction
Recovery Svcs
TO:
Addiction
Recovery Svcs
Other
4250-4800-A
200.00
FROM:
TO:
TO:
Mental Health
Mental Health
Mental Health
Consultants
Mileage
Telephone
4310-4880-A
4310-4005-A
4310-4100-A
-3,800.00
2,000.00
1,800.00
Dept of Social
Services
Dept of Social
Services
Comm. On Special
Education
6119-4741-A
-300,000.00
Family Assistance
6109-4734-A
300,000.00
Fuel
Senior Meals
6772-4560-A
6772-4767-A
-2,000.00
-4,491.00
Mat & Supplies
6772-4500-A
4,491.00
TO:
Office for the Aging
Office for the Aging
Office for the
Aging
Office for the
Aging
Vehicle Repair
6772-4515-A
2,000.00
FROM:
FROM:
TO:
Planning
Planning
Planning
Training
Fuel
Mileage
8020-4050-A
8020-4560-A
8020-4005-A
-100.00
-100.00
200.00
FROM:
TO:
Interfund Transfers
Contingent
Transfer to County Road
Other
9501-9000-A
1990-4800-A
-300,000.00
300,000.00
FROM:
FROM:
Highway
Highway
5110-4818-D
5112-2098-D
-14,956.00
-7,000.00
FROM:
Highway
5112-2092-D
-30,000.00
FROM:
FROM:
TO:
TO:
TO:
TO:
TO:
TO:
Highway
Highway
Highway
Highway
Highway
Highway
Highway
Highway
Rentals
Sign Shop Material
Centerline/Edgeline
Painting
Snow & Ice Town
Contracts
Contracts
Culverts
Other
Salt and Sand
County Equip Charges
Asphalt/Stone/Sand/Oil
C/R 31 Flood Slide
5142-4940-D
8760-4900-D
5110-4572-D
5110-4800-D
5142-4555-D
5110-4600-D
5110-4570-D
5112-2074-D
-150,000.00
-110,747.77
41,956.00
5,000.00
150,000.00
5,000.00
85,748.47
24,999.30
Heat & Lights
Software, Mtc.&
Upgrade
Equipment
IT Equipment/
6020-4150-E
-56,000.00
6020-4645-E
6020-2000-E
6020-2335-E
-10,000.00
6,000.00
10,000.00
FROM:
TO:
FROM:
FROM:
TO:
D – COUNTY
ROAD
E – ENTERPRISE FUND
FROM:
Otsego Manor
FROM:
TO:
TO:
Otsego Manor
Otsego Manor
Otsego Manor
Hardware
TO:
Otsego Manor
Long Term Care
6020-4955-E
50,000.00
Other
Physicals
1710-4800-S
1720-4000-S
-2,285.00
2,285.00
S – SELF INSURANCE FUND
FROM:
TO:
Workers Comp
Workers Comp
2013 Budget Modifications
A – GENERAL FUND
DECREASE:
DECREASE:
General Fund
Interfund Transfers
Appropriated Fund
Balance
Transfer to Co Road
0000-0599-A
9501-9000-A
602,034.72
-602,034.72
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
County Treasurer
County Treasurer
County Treasurer
Int/Pen-Taxes
Postage & UPS
Contracts
0000-1090-A
1325-4400-A
1325-4900-A
-3,478.00
3,000.00
478.00
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
Jail
Jail
Jail
Prisoner Charges
Insurance Recoveries
Jail Vehicle
0000-1525-A
0000-2680-A
3150-2400-A
-10,000.00
-16,299.14
26,299.14
0000-2706-A
-90.00
3641-4500-A
90.00
Social Services Admin
0000-4610-A
-1,595.00
Other
6010-4800-A
1,595.00
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
Office of Emergency
Svcs
Donations for EMS
Office of Emergency
Svcs
Mat. & Supplies
Dept of Social
Services
Dept of Social
Services
D – COUNTY
ROAD
DECREASE:
DECRASE:
Highway
Highway
Transfer From General
Contracts
0000-2810-D
8760-4900-D
300,000.00
-300,000.00
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
Highway
Highway
Highway
Marchiselli
Trans Capital Project
C/R 31 Flood Slide
0000-3522-D
0000-4597-D
5112-2074-D
-74,997.90
-399,988.80
474,986.70
DECREASE:
INCREASE:
Highway
Highway
Transfer From General
Insurance Recoveries
0000-2810-D
0000-2680-D
512,782.49
-512,782.49
DECREASE:
Highway
Appropriated Fund
Balance
0000-0599-D
89,252.23
DECREASE:
Highway
Contracts
8760-4900-D
-89,252.23
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
Highway
Highway
CHIPS
Capital Maint
0000-3501-D
5113-2121-D
-761,394.89
761,394.89
DM – MACHINERY FUND
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
Transfer from Co. Rd
Fnd Rentals
Other
Machinery
Machinery
0000-2822-DM
5130-4800-DM
-5,000.00
5,000.00
0000-2714-E
6020-4820-E
-40,000.00
40,000.00
E – ENTERPRISE FUND
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
Otsego Manor
Otsego Manor
Stop Loss
Building Repairs
RESOLUTION NO. 424-20131204
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF THREE
BUSES FROM LEONARD BUS SALES
SCHWERD, ROWINSKI, FRAZIER, KOREN
WHEREAS, Otsego County has received a grant of $600,000.00 from the New
York State Department of Transportation for the purchase of three (3), thirty (30)
passenger buses for use on the OPT Route 28 fixed route per DOT capital contract
C003757 Supplemental Agreement No. 2; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oneonta has agreed to pay the 10% local share of the
cost of the buses; and
WHEREAS, Otsego County issued an Invitation of Bids for medium duty thirty
passenger buses; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Bus Sales submitted the only bid; and
WHEREAS, Otsego County has reviewed the specifications for undue
restrictiveness per guidance provided by NYS DOT and the County has determined
that competition was adequate; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the County of Otsego is hereby authorized to purchase three
(3), thirty (30) passenger buses from Leonard Bus Sales, 4 Leonard Way, Deposit, New
York 13754, at a cost of $154,900 each, plus $15,188 each for accessories, for a total
cost of $510,264; and be it further
RESOLVED, that funding for these buses is contained in the 2013/2014 Public
Transportation Service Budget (5630-A) at line 2000 Service Equipment, and
reimbursement for said vehicles is contained in items 0000-3588-A Section 5311
Capital $60,000, 0000-4588-A Section 5311 Cap $480,000 and 0000-1789-A Public
Transportation/Birnie $60,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 425-20131204
RESOLUTION – CREATING POSITIONS IN
COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE
(TWO (2) SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK TYPISTS)
MURPHY, POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
RESOLVED, that the following positions are created in the County Treasurer's
Office, effective immediately:
Two (2) Senior Account Clerk Typists, Grade 9, $26,823 -$31,598 ($955);
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these positions is included in the 2014 County
Treasurer Budget (1325-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.
Seconded, Koutnik. Roll call vote on consent agenda. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227.
Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 426-20131204
RESOLUTION - ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW FOR THE YEAR 2013 (A
LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF 2011 BY UPDATING
THE PROGRAM MANUAL AND TECHNICAL MANUAL AS REQUIRED BY
LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF 2011)
MCCARTY, FRAZIER, MURPHY
WHEREAS, there was duly presented to the Board of Representatives of the
County of Otsego at a regular meeting duly held in the Meeting Room of the Board
of Representatives in the Otsego County Office Building, Cooperstown, New York on
November 6, 2013, a local law for the year 2013 entitled "A Local Law Amending
Local Law No. 4 of 2011 by Updating the Program Manual and Technical Manual as
Required by Local Law No. 4 of 2011”; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held on the proposed Local Law in the
Meeting Room of the Board of Representatives in the Otsego County Office
Building, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York on the 4th day of December,
2013 at 9:45 a.m., at which time all interested persons were heard; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, that a local law of the County of Otsego for the year 2013, as
above set forth, be and the same is hereby adopted.
Seconded, Lindberg. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.
All the general business of the Board having been transacted, the Board Chair
declared the meeting recessed until Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 12:00 p.m.