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2011
SEVENTH SESSION
JULY 7, 2011
The Board convened at 10:30 A.M. in the Supervisors‟ Chambers at the Court House, Lake
Pleasant, New York, with the Chairman, William G. Farber presiding. Mr. Farber led the
members of the Board of Supervisors in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and an opening
prayer.
The Clerk, Mrs. Laura Abrams, called the roll with the following Supervisors answering:
Arietta Richard A. Wilt
Benson Ermina M. Pincombe
Hope Robert Edwards
Indian Lake Barry J. Hutchins
Inlet John Frey
Lake Pleasant Neil P. McGovern
Long Lake Clark J. Seaman
Morehouse William G. Farber
Wells Brian Towers
Also present: County Attorney and Pete Klein
A motion was made to accept the minutes of June 2, 2011 by Mr. McGovern, seconded by Mr.
Seaman. Carried.
Public Comment: Elizabeth Mangle took a few minutes to address the board on Evasive Species
and handed out new brochures.
Report of Standing/Special Committees:
Barry: The Nursing Service would like to participate in Old Homes Days in Wells as volunteers.
The theme is Disney and they are doing 101 Dalmatians to help bring awareness to rabies.
John: There is a resolution on the agenda for Tourism and he encourages everyone to support it.
Rick: Discussed oil verses gas regarding the Lake Pleasant Highway Garage. Last year we had a
25% saving using oil. We have propane tanks; he thinks we should just go with propane. The
Chairman agreed.
Rick also reported that he and Dan Fish went to Indian Lake to look at the tanks. They surveyed
and came up with just putting one tank in at the end of the building. They could then pipe it up
through the attic. The price for the tank is around $5,500 for 1,000 gallons. He feels we should
just go with one tank.
They spoke with Bob Fassler and he is going to put some numbers together for piping. Rick
asked if this was ok with everyone. After a discussion the Board supported Rick‟s suggestions.
Bob: Announced anyone who is 65 or older and would like a Shingles shot, the Public Health
Nursing Services is providing them. Barry stated that there isn‟t much promotion yet, due to the
fact they want to make sure the targeted group is covered first.
The Chairman reported that the League of Women Voters could not make it today; they will be
on a later agenda.
RESOLUTIONS:
After the following resolution was placed on the floor Mr. McGovern asked if we always follow
the IRS. The Chairman stated yes, we have in the past. They don‟t change mid-year very often.
RESOLUTION NO. 166-11
SETTING RATE FOR TRAVEL ALLOWANCE – 2011
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
RESOLVED, that Hamilton County will, effective July 1, 2011, compensate auto
mileage incurred by employees on behalf of the County at the rate of $.555 per mile and the
County Treasurer be so authorized.
Seconded by Ms. Pincombe and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, SEAMAN, FARBER, AND
TOWERS
NAYS: MCGOVERN
After the following resolution was placed on the floor; the Chairman stated this is the first year
that we have done this. This was reviewed at the Regional Workforce Investment Board level as
well as the Local Workforce Investment Board level, but not at the county level. It was then
determined that it really needs to be signed off at the county level also.
Mr. Towers asked if the over-all budget is $306,000, the Chairman stated he believes so. The line
you are looking at in terms of total includes the $271,911 in revenue for the total of $306,000.
The resolution is dealing with the amount in the budget that is the $280,199. That is the WIA
portion that we are approving.
RESOLUTION NO. 167-11
APPROVAL OF WIB BUDGET FOR 2011-2012
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. MCGOVERN:
RESOLVED, that the WIB Budget for 2011-2012 submitted to the Hamilton County
Board of Supervisors by letter dated July 15, 2011, from John VanNatten with total Revenues of
$280,199.00, is hereby approved.
Seconded by Mr. Seaman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
After the following resolution was placed on the floor; the Chairman explained that these are
split apart in two sections of the agenda. When we were doing this appointment we realized that
we had people currently serving in expired terms.
RESOLUTION NO. 168-11
APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD AND THE MENTAL
RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE – CLARK
J. SEAMAN
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. EDWARDS:
WHEREAS, the Chair of the Community Services Board can recommend appointments
to the Community Services Board, and
WHEREAS the Chair of the Community Services Board can recommend appointments to
the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee of the Community
Services Board, and
WHEREAS, one vacancy exists on the Community Services Board, and
WHEREAS, one vacancy exists on the Mental Retardation and Developmental
Disabilities Subcommittee to be filled by a member of the Community Services Board in
accordance with the Boards bylaws, be it
RESOLVED, that Clark J. Seaman of 1130 Deerland Rd., PO Box 307, Long Lake, NY
12847 be appointed to the Community Services Board with a term expiring December 31, 2014,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Clark J. Seaman of 1130 Deerland Rd., PO Box 307, Long Lake, NY
12847 be appointed to the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee
with a term expiring December 31, 2014 and the County Treasurer be so advised.
Seconded by Mr. Towers and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
After the following resolution was placed on the floor; Mr. Towers asked under the equipment
for the interoperable communications is that to address the narrow-band conversion? The
Chairman thought the Sheriff‟s plan is to convene a meeting and try to figure out the most
appropriate way to spend the money in terms of how to bring the communications network
within the County up to par.
RESOLUTION NO. 169-11
FUNDING OHS GRANT #C839700– EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. MCGOVERN:
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 132-11 authorized Hamilton County Emergency
Management OHS Grant Contract #C839700 in the amount of $52,626.00 for Interoperable
communications Upgrades and Bio-Terrorism Coordinator, and
WHEREAS, Contract #C839700 has now been fully executed with the following budget:
Emergency Services:
Consultant Services $ 3,500.00
Equipment $34,876.00
Public Health:
Personnel $10,150.00
Fringe Benefits $ 4,100.00
and
WHEREAS, the Public Health portion of this grant was budgeted in the 2010 and 2011
County Budget, be it
RESOLVED, that Account No. A3640.405 EM OHS Grant C839700 be hereby created
and funded at $38,376.00 to be totally offset by creating and funding Revenue Account No.
A4389.8 EM OHS Grant C839700 at $38,376.00 and the County Treasurer be so authorized.
Seconded by Ms. Pincombe and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
After the following resolution was placed on the floor; the Chairman explained that this
resolution includes reducing the hours because Jay has other employment that has implications
for the time that he can put in for Fire Coordinator. We put the remainder of the money in a
contractual line item so that it is available to the Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 170-11
MODIFYING FIRE COORDINATOR’S HOURS
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MS. PINCOMBE:
WHEREAS, Jay Griffin, the current Fire Coordinator has accepted a new job, and
WHEREAS, due to this new job, it is necessary to modify the work week for the
Hamilton County Fire Coordinator, and
WHEREAS, Hamilton County Emergency Services Director Don Purdy and the Board of
Supervisors agree that this modification is possible for the remainder of 2011, now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, that effective July 10, 2011 Hamilton County Fire Coordinator Jay
Griffin‟s work week is hereby reduced from 11.75 hours per week to 8 hours per week, and be it
further
RESOLVED, that $1,600 be transferred from Account No. A3640.103 Fire Coordinator
P/T to Account No. A3640.409 Contractual and the County Treasurer be so authorized.
Seconded by Mr. Wilt and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 171-11
RESOLUTION TO FUND FALL ATTRACTIONS TV CAMPAIGN IN COOPERATION
WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. FREY:
WHEREAS, the 2011 Cornell University Study for I Love NY Tourism pointed out that
events and attractions are primary motivators for upstate tourism, and
WHEREAS, Hamilton County has the most important heritage attractions in the
Adirondack Park: the Adirondack Museum, Great Camp Sagamore and Raquette Lake
Navigation Tours, known collectively as the Gilded Age Tour, and
WHEREAS, fall travelers are generally more mature, more educated and wealthier than
the average traveler and categorize themselves as “heritage” travelers, and
WHEREAS, Franklin County would like to pool resources, enabling both counties to
afford a cable television buy in the Rochester market, a substantial feeder market for overnight
visitors to both counties, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, to approve funding from Publicity Budget line 6410.410-A to fund half the
cost of production of a 30-second TV spot by Ad Workshop and the purchase of advertising time
between August 15 and September 15 in a total amount not to exceed $12,000 and to cover
fulfillment of resulting information requests by ACLS in an amount not to exceed $6,000.
Seconded by Mr. McGovern and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 172-11
RESOLUTION TO MAKE 1-TO-1 HAMILTON COUNTY EVENTS PUBLICITY
MATCHING FUNDS PAYMENTS
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. MCGOVERN:
WHEREAS, a 2011 Cornell University Tourism Study funded by I Love NY noted that
the chief motivators for travel in upstate New York were events and attractions, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Planning, Tourism and Community Development sought out
events with high potential visibility and appeal to attract visitors from outside the county into the
county, thus increasing spending and sales tax revenues, and
WHEREAS, media plans were submitted and reviewed for compliance with the
requirement that the event advertising must be conceived to reach people outside of the county,
and
WHEREAS, a further requirement is that event sponsors submit paid advertising invoices
for reimbursement for half (50%) of costs up to the agreed amount, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the following events/organizations be paid up to the amount here
specified from Publicity Account No. 6410.4010A upon presentation of paid advertising invoices
totaling at least twice the amounts below:
$ 14,315.00
Inlet Events $ 2,205.00
Adirondack Lake Center for the Arts Events $ 3,000.00
Long Lake Events $ 3,110.00
Indian Lake Antiques Show $ 2,000.00
One Square Mile of Hope $ 2,000.00
Moose Fest (Indian Lake Chamber) $ 2,000.00
and the County Treasurer be so notified.
Seconded by Ms. Pincombe and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
After the following resolution was placed on the floor; Mr. Towers asked if this is a new website.
Mr. Frey replied yes, a whole new web page. The world lives on the web now, we need to invite
people in.
RESOLUTION NO. 173-11
RESOLUTION TO CREATE AN ADIRONDACK WILD RELOCATION WEBSITE
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. FREY:
WHEREAS, Hamilton County has lost 10 percent of its year „round population, and
WHEREAS, the median age of year „round residents is 51, and
WHEREAS, both the aging population and reduced population create challenges for
school districts, emergency services and local business, and
WHEREAS, the positive aspects of living in Hamilton County are less well known than
current Census data, and
WHEREAS, there is a market segment looking for a lifestyle change, and
WHEREAS, there is a market segment of people who can relocate their jobs to any
location, including artisans and web-based businesses, and
WHEREAS, Hamilton County should not delay to recruit new residents, even as it works
to create new jobs and opportunities for existing residents, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Director of Planning Tourism and Community Development be
authorized to seek bids for the creation of a “Change Your Life in the Adirondack Wild”
website, with a spending limit of $12,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this website be supported by a social media campaign (Facebook and
Twitter) and will include photography, information about schools, natural and man-made
attractions, job opportunities, taxes, real estate and video interviews with young(er) people who
have relocated to Hamilton County.
Seconded by Mr. Seaman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 174-11
REDUCTION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES BUDGET DUE TO STATE AID
REDUCTIONS
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. EDWARDS:
WHEREAS, Community Services has been notified of State Aid Reductions for 2011,
and
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services recommends the following reductions,
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the following Community Services Revenue Account No. A3490 be
reduced by $13,842.00 to be totally off set by reducing the following accounts:
A4310.403 Supplies & Services $1,000.00
A4310.405 Ed. Materials & Misc $ 500.00
A4310.408 Rent $ 412.00
A4310.412 Supported Housing $2,500.00
A4310.415 Family Support $ 320.00
A4310.417 Recreation $ 500.00
A4310.418 Prevention $2,000.00
A4310.426 Misc. Contractual $1,460.00
A4320.404 Supported Housing $4,900.00
A4320.407 Outreach $ 250.00
and the County Treasurer be so authorized.
Seconded by Mr. McGovern and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
After the following resolution was placed on the floor; the Chairman noted that in the prior
resolution it was $600.00. This is a $675.00 annual cost, but it brings it back under the control of
the Department Head.
RESOLUTION NO. 175-11
AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH/PATIENT SERVICES TO ENTER
INTO AGREEMENT WITH KINNEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 157-10 adopted June 3, 2010 authorized the Chairman of the
Board of Supervisors to enter into an agreement with Kinney Management Services, LLC for the
purchase of Kchecks system at an annual fee of $600.00 for the Nursing Service, and
WHEREAS, the vendor has enhanced the software capabilities and therefore increased
the 2011 annual fee to $675.00 for the Nursing Service, be it
RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Patient Services is hereby authorized to
enter into an agreement with Kinney Management Services, LLC for the purchase of Kchecks
system at annual fee of $675.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Patient Services be further authorized to
enter into future modified agreements with Kinney Management Services, LLC for the Kchecks
system, with no further action from this Board, unless or until the annual cost rises above the
Department Head authority as set forth in the County‟s Procurement Policy and the Treasurer be
so notified.
Seconded by Ms. Pincombe and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
After the following resolution was placed on the floor; Ms. Pincombe asked if she has to check
on every drug. The Chairman stated no. Her participation is in the Professional Advisory
Committee and also assisting with any specified pharmaceutical.
RESOLUTION NO. 176-11
CONTRACT WITH LAURA DAVIS, PHARMACEUTICAL CONSULTANT FOR THE
YEAR 2011
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service is required to have a
Pharmaceutical Consultant to insure compliance with all federal and state regulations relative to
the storage of pharmaceuticals by the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service, and
WHEREAS, providers qualified to perform these services are limited within Hamilton
County, and
WHEREAS, Laura Davis, 212 Meriline Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302 has agreed to
perform the services for the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service at a charge of Two
Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per visit to the County plus mileage at the prevailing county
rate, and
WHEREAS, Laura Davis has also agreed to provide pharmaceutical services to the
county in the event of an emergency requiring large scale distribution of drugs or vaccines by the
Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service at the rate of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per hour
plus mileage at the prevailing county rate, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a
contract with Laura Davis, upon approval of the County Attorney, to perform Pharmaceutical
Consultant Services for the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service pursuant to
10NYCRR Section 752.5, at a cost of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per visit plus
mileage, and in the event of emergency requiring the large scale distribution of drugs or vaccines
by the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service, to retain the services of Laura Davis at
the rate of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per hour plus mileage for the period of January 1, 2011 through
December 31, 2011, and the County Treasurer be so notified.
Seconded by Mr. Wilt and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 177-11
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR HIV COUNSELING AND TESTING AS WELL AS
STD DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
SERVICE AND ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL AMSTERDAM
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, State Public Health Law, Section 225 (4), 2311 and NYSHD Regulations
Part 23, State Sanitary Code, provide for diagnosis and treatment of (STD) sexually transmitted
diseases, and
WHEREAS, the New York Health Department is requiring local availability of HIV
testing and counseling for the AIDS virus, and
WHEREAS, providers approved to provide these services within Hamilton County are
very limited, and
WHEREAS, St. Mary‟s Hospital, located in Amsterdam New York, is willing to provide
these services for residents of Hamilton County who are underinsured or uninsured and in need
of clinic services, and
WHEREAS, Hamilton County will be billed at the clinic Medicaid per visit rate as well
as prescribed medications based upon an itemized statement and DC103 form, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a
contract with St. Mary‟s Hospital Amsterdam, Attn: Nancy Collins, Director Primary and
Specialty Care, 380 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010, and Hamilton County Public
Health to provide said services for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
Seconded by Mr. McGovern and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 178-11
AUTHORIZING SERVICE PROVIDER CONTRACT WITH REGISTERED
DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST – KELLY HAMLIN
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. FREY:
WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service provides nutrition
education through a variety of programs, and
WHEREAS, Kelly Hamlin, RD, located in Old Forge, NY is a NYS Registered Dietician
interested in providing Nutrition, Health and Wellness Education for individuals and in group
sessions for residents of Hamilton County, and
WHEREAS, the HCPHNS has funds budgeted under State Aid as well as in conjunction
with the Office for the Aging for provision of these services, and
WHEREAS, compensation for individual visits will be $70.00 per visit plus mileage at
the prevailing county rate and $150.00 per group session, including preparation and presentation
time, plus mileage at the prevailing county rate, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to enter into a
contract with Kelly Hamlin, RD PO Box 213, Old Forge, NY 13420 for the provision of
nutrition services for individuals and groups from January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011 and the
County Treasurer and County Attorney be so notified.
Seconded by Mr. Hutchins and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 179-11
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND FMCC NURSING
PROGRAM
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. MCGOVERN:
WHEREAS, Fulton-Montgomery Community College, located in Johnstown, New York,
has requested that the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service (HCPHNS) become a
clinical fieldwork experience site for the Registered Nursing Program, and
WHEREAS, the HCPHNS staff nurses are interested in providing preceptor ships for
clinical fieldwork experiences for RN students, and
WHEREAS, many of the students completing their clinical fieldwork with the HCPHNS
are from areas in or near Hamilton County and are therefore potential employees of the County
and other medical providers within the County, and
WHEREAS, the Nursing Service is not obligated by this contract to accept placement of
a student during times of high patient volume or staff shortages, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to sign the
contract between the Fulton-Montgomery Community College Nursing Program and the Public
Health Nursing Service upon approval by the County Attorney.
Seconded by Mr. Seaman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 180-11
AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACTS FOR NYS IMMUNIZATION
PROGRAM
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health Agency Code #12000 has
approved the renewal of contract #CO24184 having CDFA # 93.268 with the Hamilton County
Public Health Nursing Service to provide immunizations for residents, both adults and children,
throughout the county, and
WHEREAS, the grant year overlaps the 2011 and 2012 budget fiscal years, and
WHEREAS, the total grant contract for the period April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012 is
$30,000.00, and
WHEREAS, funds have been previously allocated within the 2011 Municipal Budget in
anticipation of this funding, and
WHEREAS, the remainder of the funding will be allocated within the 2012 Municipal
budget, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be authorized to sign
contracts between the NYS Immunization Program on behalf of the Nursing Service upon
approval of the County Attorney and the County Treasurer be so notified
Seconded by Mr. Edwards and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 181-11
APPROPRIATING HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT IN 2011 BUDGET
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service received the Homeland
Security Grant, Contract # T839794 in the amount of $27,778 for the period April 1, 2010
through March 31, 2011, and
WHEREAS, the grant year overlaps the 2010 and 2011 budget fiscal years, and
WHEREAS, at the end of 2010 there was an unspent balance of $2,115.48, and
WHEREAS, no money was anticipated in the 2011 Budget, be it
RESOLVED, that the Revenue Account 4389.6 Homeland Security be increased by
$2,155.48 to be totally offset by increasing Homeland Security Account No. 4189.4550 by
$2,155.48 and the County Treasurer be so authorized.
Seconded by Ms. Pincombe and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 182-11
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ZOSTER VACCINE
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing Service received a one-time
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) monies targeted at the provision of adult
immunization clinics where a variety of vaccines would be available at no charge to adult
members of the community, Contract No. T025279 in the amount of $20,000 for the period of
April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011 and
WHEREAS, monies were reallocated to Account No. A4041.407 on June 2, 2011 to
allow for the purchase of Zoster Vaccine (Zostavax), and
WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control has a vaccine contract with Merck
Pharmaceutical Company, which establishes the purchase of vaccines by programs receiving
grant funds, which is a single source purchase, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board for Supervisors will waive the County Procurement Policy
and authorize the Director of Public Health/Director of Patient Services to purchase the above
named vaccine for Hamilton County residents.
Seconded by Ms. Pincombe and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 183-11
AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO
PROVIDE SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES FOR THE PRESCHOOL SPECIAL
EDUCATION PROGRAM - INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Public Health Nursing service is required to provide
for Speech Therapy Services for children aged 3-5, who reside within Hamilton County and have
a developmental delay as defined through a comprehensive evaluation, through the Committee
on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) process, and
WHEREAS, Indian Lake Central School District is an approved provider of speech
therapy related services through the New York State Department of Education, and
WHEREAS, the frequency and duration of services for each child is based the findings of
the comprehensive evaluation and rules applying to section 4410 of the NYS Education Law, as
determined by the CPSE committee in preparing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and
WHEREAS, the compensation for related services are set at rates in conjunction with the
Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Department of Education, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is
authorized to enter into a contract with said provider to provide the aforesaid services for the
period of July 11, 2011 through August 31, 2012 pursuant to an aforesaid IEP for each eligible
child, with compensation for services rendered at the current approved rates set forth for Hamilton
County by the Rate Setting Unit of the NYS Education Department, upon approval of the County
Attorney, and the County Treasurer be so notified.
Seconded by Mr. Frey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 184-11
AGREEMENT WITH HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
SERVICE/HOME HEALTH AGENCY & DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. EDWARDS:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors is
hereby authorized to sign an agreement on behalf of Hamilton County Public Health Nursing
Service/Home Health Agency with Department of Social Services, to provide services to
Medicaid recipients, for the period of January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.
Seconded by Ms. Pincombe and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 185-11
AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AMENDMENT TO ANCILLARY PROVIDER
AGREEMENT WITH FIDELIS CARE
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, Fidelis Care New York and Hamilton County, through Hamilton County
Public Health Nursing Service, have entered into a Provider Agreement dated March 23, 2007
which provides ancillary services to enrollees, and
WHEREAS, HCPHNS currently participates in various Fidelis managed care programs,
and
WHEREAS, both parties agree to amend certain sections of the original agreement to add
the provision of Personal Care Services which includes the recent directives of the NYSDOH, be
it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to sign the
amendment to the Ancillary Provider Agreement between Hamilton County and Fidelis Care
New York upon approval of the County Attorney.
Seconded by Mr. McGovern and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
After the following resolution was placed on the floor; Mr. Towers stated this is what we talked
about earlier. The Chairman stated yes, but this is just the Public Health part, for deliverables
that are not yet complete. We may use her in the future for Emergency Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 186-11
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH JOYCE COOK - PUBLIC HEALTH
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MS. PINCOMBE:
WHEREAS, Joyce Cook will be retiring from the Hamilton County workforce, and
WHEREAS, there are several tasks that remain outstanding for which the County would
not benefit from hiring a staff member, and
WHEREAS, the outstanding tasks are items for which Joyce Cook has a demonstrated
proficiency, and is willing to complete as an independent contractor, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Patient Services is hereby authorized to
contract with Joyce Cook at the rate of $25.00 per hour as an independent contractor providing
said professional service to the department in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00, and be it also
RESOLVED, that said expense be charged to Account No. A4050.404 Contracts and the
County Treasurer be so authorized.
Seconded by Mr. Hutchins and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
After the following resolution was placed on the floor; the Chairman explained this was the
agreement we spoke about briefly on Committee Day regarding outreach. The idea came about
because of a Community group that is working in Indian Lake. They would like to meet with the
Economic Development Committee and possibly give a brief presentation to the Board. Their
feeling is that we need to find a way as a County to be more proactive in terms of trying to find
jobs.
Mr. Hutchins discussed what is happening in Indian Lake with this community group.
Discussion continued.
RESOLUTION NO. 187-11
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH CAPITOL PUBLIC STRATEGIES, LLC
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has determined that it is in the
best interest of the County to take a more proactive approach to Economic Development, and
WHEREAS, this effort will include the pursuit of businesses and business opportunities
for Hamilton County, and
WHEREAS, these businesses will include, but not be limited to businesses that hire work
from home employees, and
WHEREAS, these efforts will also include the pursuit of the necessary funding for said
businesses and infrastructure, and
WHEREAS, Capitol Public Strategies, LLC (C.P.S. LLC) is well positioned to assist the
County in these matters, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter
into an agreement with C.P.S. LLC for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
Seconded by Mr. McGovern and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 188-11
APPROVAL OF AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN RESOURCE
ALLOCATION PLAN
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, the County of Hamilton is in receipt of the Resource Allocation Plan for the
County‟s Youth Board funding provided by the Office of Children and Family Services for
2011, and
WHEREAS, the plan identifies the program and project applications as part of the
required components of the County‟s Comprehensive Youth Service Plan as approved by the
Office of Children and Family Services, and
WHEREAS, this plan will qualify the County for State reimbursement for the program
year, be it
RESOLVED, that the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2011
Resource Allocation Plan and authorizes the Chairman to sign and the County Treasurer be so
advised.
Seconded by Ms. Pincombe and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 189-11
REAPPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD – RONILE LAWRENCE
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. MCGOVERN:
WHEREAS, the Chair of the Hamilton County Community Services Board can
recommend appointments to the Hamilton County Community Services Board, and
WHEREAS, Ronile Lawrence, a member of the Community Services Board, term has
expired, be it
RESOLVED, that, Ronile Lawrence of Speculator, NY, be reappointed to the Hamilton
County Community Services Board with a term expiring December 31, 2014 and the County
Treasurer be so advised.
Seconded by Mr. Wilt and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
After the following resolution was placed on the floor; Mr. Hutchins thanked all of these people
that volunteer to serve on these Boards.
RESOLUTION NO. 190-11
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ALCOHOL AND
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBCOMMITTEE – JOHN SIMONS
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, the Chair of the Community Services Board can recommend appointments
for the Subcommittees, and
WHEREAS, John Simons, a member of the Community Services Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Subcommittee, term has expired, be it
RESOLVED, that John Simons of Piseco, NY be reappointed to the Community Services
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Subcommittee for a term to expire on December 31, 2014, and the
County Treasurer be so advised.
Seconded by Mr. Seaman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 191-11
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES MENTAL RETARDATION
AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE – ALEX LOGIE
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. EDWARDS:
WHEREAS, the Chair of the Community Services Board can recommend appointments
for the Subcommittees, and
WHEREAS, Alex Logie, a member of the Community Services Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee, term has expired, be it
RESOLVED, that Alex Logie of the Adirondack Arc, PO Box 279, Lake Clear, NY
12945 be reappointed to the Community Services Mental Retardation and Developmental
Disabilities Subcommittee for a term to expire on December 31, 2014, and the County Treasurer
be so advised.
Seconded by Mr. Hutchins and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 192-11
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES MENTAL RETARDATION
AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE - MARY KIEWICZ
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. SEAMAN:
WHEREAS, the Chair of the Community Services Board can recommend appointments
for the Subcommittees, and
WHEREAS, Mary Kiewicz, a member of the Community Services Mental Retardation
and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee, term has expired, be it
RESOLVED, that Mary Kiewicz of Piseco, NY be reappointed to the Community
Services Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee for a term to expire
on December 31, 2014, and the County Treasurer be so advised.
Seconded by Ms. Pincombe and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 193-11
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH
SUBCOMMITTEE – DEBORAH AMEDEN
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, the Chair of the Community Services Board can recommend appointments
for the Subcommittees, and
WHEREAS, Deborah Ameden, a member of the Community Services Mental Health
Subcommittee, term has expired, be it
RESOLVED, that Deborah Ameden of Indian Lake, NY be reappointed to the
Community Services Mental Health Subcommittee for a term to expire on December 31, 2014,
and the County Treasurer be so advised.
Seconded by Mr. McGovern and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 194-11
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH
SUBCOMMITTEE – PATTI JO HICKS
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, the Chair of the Community Services Board can recommend appointments
for the Subcommittees, and
WHEREAS, Patti Jo Hicks, a member of the Community Services Mental Health
Subcommittee, term has expired, be it
RESOLVED, that Patti Jo Hicks of 93 Sisson Rd., South Glens Falls, NY be reappointed
to the Community Services Mental Health Subcommittee for a term to expire on December 31,
2014, and the County Treasurer be so advised.
Seconded by Ms. Pincombe and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
After the following resolution was placed on the floor; the Chairman explained that this grant
used to be more. It has been going down year after year. It started out around $50,000 per year,
then to $40,000 and now it is down to under $30,000. This is one example that shows the cost
shifting.
RESOLUTION NO. 195-11
AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AID TO PROSECUTION GRANT
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. MCGOVERN:
WHEREAS, Hamilton County has an annual State Aid agreement with NYS Division of
Criminal Justice Services, and
WHEREAS, said agreement needs to be renewed, and
WHEREAS, the agreement is proposed for $29,200.00, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign
Aid to Prosecution Grant Project No. AP11-1022-D00 for the period of April 1, 2011-March 31,
2012 in the amount of $29,200.00 on behalf of the County of Hamilton and the County Treasurer
be so advised.
Seconded by Mr. Hutchins and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 196-11
APPROVAL OF AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR 2011 MERIT PAY
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. HUTCHINS:
WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has instituted a merit system for
county employees, and
WHEREAS, the Internal Management Committee met on June 27, 2011 to review merit
evaluations, be it
RESOLVED, that the Internal Management Committee recommends the following
hourly merit increments:
HIGHWAY
Daniel Fish July 16, 2011 to July 16, 2012 $1.43
Gregory Foster July 10, 2011 to July 10, 2012 $1.21
Noel Jennings July 8, 2011 to July 8, 2012 $ .55
Daniel Williams July 9, 2011 to February 9, 2012 $ .66
NURSING
Mary Jo Flanagan July 23, 2011 to July 23, 2012 $ .44
SOCIAL SERVICES
Barrie Byrne July 31, 2011 to July 31, 2012 $1.21
Beth King July 7, 2011 to July 7, 2012 $1.43
SHERIFF
Brian Hutchins July 12, 2011 to July 12, 2012 $1.10
William Wilt July 1, 2011 to November 1, 2011 $1.54
William Witts July 23, 2011 to July 23, 2012 $1.65
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Noni Irish July 28, 2011 to July 28, 2012 $1.21
Rebecca Mace July 24, 2011 to July 24, 2012 $ .99
REAL PROPERTY
Gail Doherty July 2, 2011 to July 2, 2012 $1.65
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the following transfers be made to cover the above 2011 merit pay:
FROM: A1990.401 Contingent $22,341.88
TO: A1620.102 Cleaner – P/T #1 $1,705.00
DM5130.101 Mechanics $2,398.00
D5110.101 Personal Services $1,379.84
A1620.101 Senior Custodian $440.00
A4010.117 Acct. Clerk/Computer Support Aide $1,024.10
A6010.104 Caseworker B $2,202.20
A6010.120 Social Welfare Examiner C $2,602.60
A3110.104 Correction Officer C $2,288.00
A3110.112 Deputy Sheriff A $1,071.84
A4310.113 Clinical Social Worker $2,202.20
A4310.110 Case Manager $2,025.10
A1355.104 Senior Tax Map Technician $3,003.00
and the County Treasurer be so authorized and Personnel Officer be notified.
Seconded by Mr. Edwards and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 197-11
APPROVAL OF AUDITS IN COUNTY HIGHWAY FUNDS
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. TOWERS:
RESOLVED, that the bills in the Machinery Fund amounting to $82,772.44 and bills in
the County Road Fund amounting to $94,711.23 presented by the County Superintendent of
Highways and audited this day by the County Public Works Committee, be, and the same hereby
are approved and audited.
Seconded by Mr. Seaman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 198-11
APPROVAL OF AUDITS IN THE COUNTY GENERAL FUND AND THE SOLID
WASTE CAPITAL RESERVE
DATED: JULY 7, 2011
BY MR. FREY:
RESOLVED, that the bills audited this day in the County General Fund in the amount of
$308,161.71 by the following committees: Building Committee ..................................…………….…. $10,447.06
Solid Waste Committee ..............................………….….. 49,673.73 Finance Committee ...................................…………..…… 106,444.50 Health & Human Services Committee....................…..…… 84,439.52 Central Government Committee .......................…. ……… 27,622.46 Publicity, Tourism, Economic Development & Planning 26,681.04 Committee.....................................… …………………… Internal Management Committee ......................……….… 2,853.40
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the bills audited this day in the following Capital Projects:
Solid Waste Capital Reserve...................................................... $61,870.00 are hereby approved. Seconded by Mr. Towers and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WILT, PINCOMBE, EDWARDS, HUTCHINS, FREY, MCGOVERN, SEAMAN,
FARBER, AND TOWERS
NAYS: NONE
Other Reports:
Mr. Towers: Reported that he had spoken with the Sheriff, he is going to get paperwork from the
Department of Transportation in regards to the concerns with coin drops. Mr. Towers would like
to work with the Department of Transportation to find tune this so that this can still go on. This is
a huge revenue stream that we can‟t afford to lose for our volunteer organizations.
The Chairman stated the State forgets that those are volunteer groups and revenues are needed.
He feels it is appropriate to reach out to the Department of Transportation. The Board feels it
should be approached by the County. Discussion continued.
Mr. Frey: On July 29th
come and join an evening with the Symphony Syracuse. Then on August
1st the U.S. Army 10
th Mountain Division Band will be performing.
Mr. Edwards: Saturday night will be the first of four concerts at the Hope Pavilion.
Mr. McGovern: Reported that he received a copy of a letter from Congressman Owens‟ Office
responding to the Snowmobile Club regarding the Jessup River UMP. Sorry to say DEC still
stands firm on the plan. Neil will get copies of the letter to the Board.
Truth in Taxation was discussed. The Chairman thought it might be a good idea to send out a
notice with the tax bills, as Fulton County did, which received a good response. Many of the tax
payers didn‟t realize the distinction of what we can control and not control. Discussion continued
on taxation.
The Chairman: passed around a “Bob Marshall” water proof map. He received a whole case of
them for Tourism to hand out. If anyone wants one, please see Ann in Tourism.
The Chairman reported that Beth Hunt had a request from the Lake Pleasant School to do their
tax collection. There would be a cost, the Committee did meet and agreed to pursue it. The
Chairman wanted to talk to the Board before they go any further with this. Mr. Towers stated
anytime there is an opportunity to share services and reduce costs to the tax payers he is all for it.
Mr. Wilt thinks Beth should look at it in a broad sense. Others may what to do is also.
The Chairman stated this is not something Beth is pushing, they came to us. The Board
supported looking into this.
The Chairman stated seeing this will be a tough upcoming budget year there has been some
interest in the County in offering early retirement, which the County has the authority to offer.
Would the County look at allowing early retirement as far as Health Insurance? If they have 8-10
years, let them retire with Health Insurance, but the department would have to agree to not fill
the position for a couple of years.
Mr. Wilt stated that he is not in favor of it.
The Board members want to see all the figures before making any decisions.
As there was no further business, motion to adjourn by Mr. Towers, seconded by Mr.
McGovern. Carried.