sullivan county executive committee

Sullivan County Executive Committee

October 10, 2019 AGENDA 12:00 PM

Committee Members:

Luis Alvarez, Chair Nadia Rajsz, Vice Chair Scott Samuelson Mark McCarthy Catherine Owens Terri Ward Joseph Perrello Ira Steingart Alan Sorensen

SULLIVAN COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Call to Order

Reports:

County Manager's Report:

1. County Manager's Monthly Report for October 10, 2019

Discussion:

Resolutions:

1. To set the salary of the Sullivan County Personnel Officer

2. Appoint Sims Foster as Community Member to the Sullivan County Land Bank

Corp. Board

3. Re-appoint 3 members to the OFA Advisory Committee

4. Issue a Neg Dec Pursuant to SEQRA & Authorize Purchase of Rock Hill Property

for Visitors Center

5. Authorizing the Purchase of Property & Construction of a Visitors Center

6. Urging New York State to Classify Emergency Medical Services as Essential

Services

Public Comment

Adjournment:

Sullivan County County Manager SULLIVAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER

100 NORTH STREET PO BOX 5012

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SULLIVAN COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

County Manager's Monthly Report for 10-10-19

County Manager’s Activities

· Met regularly with commissioners and department heads to discuss current issues, initiatives

and concerns

· Attended and spoke at launch of Move Sullivan transportation service

· Met with NYSDEC about visitors center proposal

· Attended Partnership for Economic Development event at Glen Wild Industrial Park

· With Legislator Steingart, presented to CFA decisionmakers on light industrial park in

Monticello

· Conducted numerous 2020 Budget preparation meetings

· Toured housing for DFS clients

· Participated in NYSAC Fall Seminar at Resorts World Catskills

· Attended Hudson Valley Regional Council Board meeting

· Attended presentation of SUNY Sullivan Facilities Master Plan

· Attended HEAP Providers Luncheon

· Accepted NYPA award in Albany

· Attended Real Property Advisory Committee meeting

· Took corporate compliance training

· Participated in CHHA meeting

· Attending Partnership’s annual meeting

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· Attended monthly Legislative Committee and Full Board meetings

Deputy County Manager’s Activities

· Concluded successful management of measles response as Incident Commander

· Prepared monthly in-house staff newsletter with Director of Communications

· Began preparations for Downtown Revitalization Initiative application for Town/Village of

Liberty

· Developed “Deputy’s Brain” goals and briefing sheet for commissioners and department

heads

· Discussed foster care concerns with Liberty leaders

· Completed Human Resources Commissioner candidate interviews

· Drafted Shared Services Plan in coordination with legislators and town/village leaders

· Worked with leadership of Care Center to improve work environment

· Ensured completion of backpay to all entitled CSEA members

· Prepared and presented recognition to members of Public Health and Public Safety staff for

their work on measles and Woodstock 50th anniversary weekend

· Oversaw Emergency Operations Center for Woodstock weekend

· Supported work environment improvements for Probation

· Attended NYSAC Fall Seminar at Resorts World Catskills

· Resolved HR concerns in Veterans Service Agency

· Supported Administrative Code revision process

· Met with unions regarding the Performance Management and Training Manual and plan

· Hosted two monthly County Manager’s Meetings

· Participating in Leadership Sullivan

· Met with Town of Thompson officials regarding local government records management

· Met with Opioid Task Force members multiple times

· Participated in numerous 2020 Budget preparation meetings

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· Met with potential contractor for development of Facilities Master Plan

· Accepted invitation from Congressman Delgado to join his Veterans Advisory Committee

Assistant County Manager’s Activities

· Completed first round of Power DMS (cloud-based software solution for policy and training

management) trainings on document management and workflow; began second round of

training on developing in-house trainings for employees

· Participated in emergency operations tabletop workshop at the Emergency Operations Center

on August 7, 2019 in preparation for Woodstock anniversary weekend

· Scheduled first quarterly leadership training with ESI Group for this fall. Topic: Emotional

Intelligence in the Workplace

· County Corporate Compliance

o Resolution for Countywide Compliance Program approved

o County Corporate Compliance Committee developed and first meeting scheduled.

First meeting will include training on the roles and responsibilities of the committee

o Implemented new software solution, Kchecks, to automatically conduct monthly

monitoring for individuals and entities that have been excluded from participating in

federally funded healthcare programs, including Medicaid, Medicare and Child

Health Plus. The software is fully implemented in PHS, DCS, DFS, and the CCASL.

· Measles Response

o Assistance with measles response effort as needed.

· Continued ongoing attendance at Dept. of Community Services monthly Corporate

Compliance meetings

· Attended NYSAC Fall Seminar at Resorts World Catskills

· Regular attendance at

o County Manager’s Meeting

o Commissioners’ Meeting

o Legislative Committees

o Legislative full board

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o HIPAA Administrative Oversight Committee

o MWBE/DBE meetings

· Wellness Committee

o Employee walk/hike for July/August: Monster Classic to benefit the Veterans

Coalition on August 4th, 2019

o Resolution passed to accept bike racks from Cornell Cooperative Extension for

placement at the Government Center

o Resolution passed to accept a second “Healthy Cart” from Cornell to be placed at

DFS in Liberty. The carts contain various health items such as healthy cookbooks and

stress balls to expose employees to different health and wellness items at work

o 2020 focus: Mental wellness and resiliency

Director of Communications’ Activities

· Prepared monthly in-house staff newsletter

· Completed September 2019 edition of County Manager’s Newsletter, which led to media

coverage

· Working on October 2019 edition of County Manager’s Newsletter

· Assisted Office for the Aging in revamping and renaming existing Facebook presence

· Posted job openings on multiple social media sites

· Continue to develop and modify content of County website

· Filmed DFS eviction for archival and potential litigation purposes

· Concluded highly successful communications component of Woodstock 50th anniversary

weekend over four days at Emergency Operations Center, including hourly radio and social

media updates

· Oversaw and coordinated dedicated bus runs for Woodstock monument access during 50th

anniversary weekend, in conjunction with SCVA and Bethel Woods

· Prepared, coordinated and executed press conference to unveil Move Sullivan public bus

service

· Developed and published new Move Sullivan Facebook page (see stats below)

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· Successfully finished work with summer intern, who assisted in more than half a dozen

departments

· Photographed Legislator Samuelson’s installation as NYSAC President at Fall Seminar at

Resorts World Catskills

· Attended Hatzolah’s annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner

· Continued to participate in measles response efforts

· Working on recruitment brochure for Human Resources

· Assisted Care Center in latest monthly newsletter, “Sunset Lake News”

· Working with Community Services on new brochures

· Updated webpage for Board of Elections, including sample ballots

· Revised Transportation’s webpage to add Move Sullivan schedule, including interactive map

· Developed multiple ads for Move Sullivan service

· Developed talking points for Chairman Alvarez’s weekly Thunder 102 radio appearance

· Videotaped CWD trip to Handspring in Middletown, where current intern was working with

former intern

· Continue to co-chair Sullivan County Complete Census Count Committee, which meets

monthly

· Promoted Move Sullivan service on Thunder 102’s “Ciliberto and Friends” show

· Interviewed and prepared press release for next Distinguished Citizen Awardee

· Photographed Naturalization Ceremony at County Courthouse

· Photographed graduation ceremony at Career Center

· Participated in monthly County Manager’s Meetings

· Initiated useful collaboration with Sheriff’s Office for drone footage for needs in Planning,

Parks and economic development

· Attended final Shared Services meeting

· Documented two County employee retirements

· Accepted certificate for work on measles and Woodstock 50th anniversary weekend

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· Gave tour of Government Center to Congressman Delgado’s local representative

· Photographed County Firefighters’ Parade in Rock Hill

· Videotaped and rode with team that restripes County highways

· Spoke with seniors at Golden Park in Liberty about Move Sullivan service

· Photographed POW/MIA Day at Government Center

· Photographed and participated in monthly County Employee Walk at Hanofee Park in

Liberty

· Photographed HEAP Providers Luncheon in Hurleyville

· Participated in wrap-up debriefing on Woodstock 50th response

· With County Manager, attended NYPA awards ceremony in Albany

· Exploring advertising on sides of County buses and other vehicles

· Answered and forwarded multiple media inquiries

· Issued various press releases

· Maintain and regularly post to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

channels

· Continue to increase Facebook activity across a range of channels, posting press releases,

alerts, photos and videos throughout each week:

o Main SC Gov’t. Facebook page has 4,333 fans, an increase of 290 fans over last

two months

o Public Health Services page has 703 fans, up by 73

o 911 page has 4,940 fans, up by 60

o Bureau of EMS has 1,356 fans, up by 53

o Bureau of Fire has 853 fans, up by 77

o Fort Delaware has 456 fans, up by 29

o Office for the Aging (rebranded from just Senior Nutrition) has 174 fans, up by 82

o Sullivan Recycles page has 729 fans, up by 5

o Homegrown Artists Exhibition Program has 90 fans, up by 8

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o Care Center at Sunset Lake page has 198 fans, up by 39

o NEW: Move Sullivan page has 250 fans; debuted August 14

· Twitter page has 414 followers, up by 72

· Instagram page has 941 followers, up by 125

· LinkedIn page has 84 followers, up by 16

· YouTube channel has 31 subscribers (level)

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COMBINED: LEGISLATIVE MEMORANDUM,

CERTIFICATE OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

AND RESOLUTION COVER MEMO

To: Executive Committee

Fr: Joshua Potosek, County Manager

Re: To set the salary of the Sullivan County Personnel Officer

Date: October 10, 2019

Purpose of Resolution:

To Set the Salary of the Sullivan County Personnel Officer.

Is subject of Resolution mandated? Explain:

no

Is this a renewal of a prior contract? No

Date of prior contract?

Amount authorized by prior contract $

Does Resolution require expenditure of funds? Yes

If “Yes”, provide the following information

Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $100,512

Are funds already budgeted? Yes

If “Yes” specify appropriation code(s): A1430-10-1010

If “No”, specify proposed source of funds:

Estimated Cost Breakdown by Source

County: $100,512 Grant(s): $

State: Other: $

Federal Government:$ (Specify):

Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:

N/A

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Person(s) responsible for monitoring contract (Title): Joshua Potosek County Manager

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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO SET THE

SALARY OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY PERSONNEL OFFICER

WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature adopted Resolution No. 369-19 on September 19,

2019 to amend portions of Chapter A of the Sullivan County Code; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 369-19, there is an Office of Civil Service

Administration headed by a Personnel Officer and a Division of Human Resources headed by a

Commissioner of Human Resources, separating the previously combined roles; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 80-14, the Sullivan County Legislature appointed

Lynda Levine as the Sullivan County Personnel Officer for a six year term, expiring on February

20, 2020;

WHEREAS, there is a need to set the salary of the Sullivan County Personnel Officer for the

remainder of the current term.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Lynda Levine having been appointed to the

position of Sullivan County Personnel Officer for a six (6) year term, expiring on February 20,

2020 with the salary being set at $100,512.

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Fr: Jill Weyer, Assistant Commissioner

Re: Appoint Sims Foster as Community Member to the Sullivan County Land Bank

Corp. Board



To appoint Sims Foster as a community member to the Sullivan County Land Bank Corporation

Board for a 2-year term that will expire on February 7, 2021.

Is subject of Resolution mandated? No

Explain:


Date of prior contract?

Amount authorized by prior contract: $

Does Resolution require expenditure of funds? No


Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $

Are funds already budgeted?

If “Yes” specify appropriation code(s):



County: $ Grant(s): $

State: $ Other: $

Federal Government: $ (Specify):


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N/A

Person(s) responsible for monitoring contract (Title): Jill Weyer Assistant Commissioner

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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO APPOINT

SIMS FOSTER AS A MEMBER OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY LAND BANK

CORPORATION BOARD

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 286-16, the Sullivan County Legislature authorized the

formation of the Sullivan County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC) and appointed nine (9)

directors to serve a term of two (2) years from the date of incorporation unless appointed by

virtue of a director’s elected public office in which case it shall run concurrently with the term of

office, whichever is less; and

WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan posted a vacancy announcement for additional Board

members; and

WHEREAS, the SCLBC increased the number of directors to eleven (11) at their February 2019

meeting adding two additional community members; and

WHEREAS, a vacancy still existed and a letter of interest was received from Sims Foster,

community member; and

WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Land Bank Corporation Board recommended the appointment

of Sims Foster at its September 2019 Board meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Sims Foster, community member, is

appointed to the SCLBC Board, for a 2-year term that will expire on February 7, 2021 and in

accordance with relevant laws or by-laws.

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Fr: Joseph Todora, Commissioner of Health and Family Services

Re: Re-appoint 3 members to the OFA Advisory Committee


Purpose of RESOLUTION: INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO RE-

APPOINT THREE MEMBERS TO THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING ADVISORY

COMMITTEE

Is subject of Resolution mandated? Explain: Re-appoint three members to the Office for

the Aging Advisory Committee

Is this a renewal of a prior contract? Y/N No

Date of prior contract:

Amount authorized by prior contract: $

Does Resolution require expenditure of funds? NO



Are funds already budgeted? Y/N




County: Grant(s):

State: Other:

Federal Government: (Specify):


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N/A

Person(s) responsible for monitoring contract (Title): Joseph Todora Commissioner of

Health and Family Services

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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO RE-APPOINT

THREE MEMBERS TO THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, it is the desire to re-appoint three members, Karin Pantel, Kenneth Walter, and

Liliam Stettner to the Office for the Aging Advisory Committee, and

WHEREAS, the above re-appointments is to commence on the date this resolution is adopted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby

appoint the following member to the Office for the Aging Advisory Committee, for the term to

expire on the date opposite of name.

OFA RE-APPOINTMENTS: TERM:

Karen Pantel, EdD RN CNE 10/31/2022

Box 100

Thompsonville NY 12784

Kenneth Walte 10/31/2022

80 M Gilles Road

Grahamsville NY 12740

Lilaim Stettner 10/31/2022

P O Box 19

538 Willi Hill Road

White Sulphur Springs NY 12787

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Fr: Cheryl Grande,

Re: Issue a Neg Dec Pursuant to SEQRA & Authorize Purchase of Rock Hill Property

for Visitors Center



Issue a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Pursuant to SEQRA and to Authorize the

Purchase of Property in the Town of Thompson for Purposes of Construction and Operation of a

Visitors Center

Is subject of Resolution mandated? No Explain:


Date of prior contract? N/A

Amount authorized by prior contract: N/A

Does Resolution require expenditure of funds? No



Are funds already budgeted? Yes/No





State: $ Other: $



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N/A

Person(s) responsible for monitoring contract (Title): Cheryl Grande

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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ISSUE A

NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PURSUANT TO

SEQRA, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF

THOMPSON FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A

VISITORS CENTER

WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature (“Legislature”) has determined there is a

need to have a Visitors Center located in Sullivan County; and

WHEREAS, the County has identified and reviewed appraisals for a property located on

Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill, Town of Thompson, designated as Tax Map Section 32 Block 1 Lots

36 and 37 (the “Property”); and

WHEREAS, the total land size of the Property is approximately 21 acres; and

WHEREAS, the location of the Property is especially beneficial for tourism purposes

due to the fact that it is in close proximity to State Route 17; and

WHEREAS, purchasing the Property enables the County to build and operate a Visitors

Center to welcome travelers to the region; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and 6 NYCRR

617, the County declared itself Lead Agency, the purchase of the Property and its intended use

was deemed an “Unlisted” action, and the County undertook the environmental review required;

and

WHEREAS, a short form Environmental Assessment has been prepared which

concludes that the purchase of the Property and construction of a Visitors Center will not result

in a significant adverse impact on the environment.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the assessment of potential adverse

environmental impacts from the purchase of the Property and construction of a Visitors Center

has been determined not to be significant as detailed within the County’s Environmental

Assessment Form;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Legislature issue a Negative

Declaration and authorizes the County Manager to sign the necessary environmental assessment

forms.

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Fr: Cheryl Grande,

Re: Authorizing the Purchase of Property & Construction of a Visitors Center



Authorizing the purchase of property and construction of a Sullivan County Visitors Center; to

authorize agreements with consultants and engineers to undertake due diligence and ensure that

all legal requirements are met with respect to the project; to authorize a modification of the

current agreement with the Sullivan County Visitors Association to occupy and operate the

proposed Visitors Center; to mandate repayment of costs associated with the project as part of

the current agreement with the Visitors Association and with any future agreement entered into

with a County designated tourism agency pursuant to RPTL § 1202-j, until such time as all

project expenses are satisfied and paid in full.

Is subject of Resolution mandated? No Explain:


Date of prior contract? N/A

Amount authorized by prior contract $

Does Resolution require expenditure of funds? Yes/No








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State: $ Other: $



N/A

Person(s) responsible for monitoring contract (Title): Cheryl Grande

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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AUTHORIZING

THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SULLIVAN COUNTY

VISITORS CENTER; TO AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS WITH CONSULTANTS AND

ENGINEERS TO UNDERTAKE DUE DILIGENCE AND ENSURE THAT ALL LEGAL

REQUIREMENTS ARE MET WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT; TO AUTHORIZE

A MODIFICATION OF THE CURRENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SULLIVAN

COUNTY VISITORS ASSOCIATION; TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE AGREEMENT

WITH THE VISITORS ASSOCIATION TO OCCUPY AND OPERATE THE

PROPOSED VISITORS CENTER; TO MANDATE REPAYMENT OF COSTS

ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT AS PART OF THE CURRENT AGREEMENT

WITH THE VISITORS ASSOCIATION AND WITH ANY FUTURE AGREEMENT

ENTERED INTO WITH A COUNTY DESIGNATED TOURISM AGENCY PURSUANT

TO RPTL § 1202-J, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS ALL PROJECT EXPENSES ARE

SATISFIED AND PAID IN FULL

WHEREAS, with the advent of a new economic era, the Legislature, on behalf of

Sullivan County (the “County”) wishes to build a Visitors Center to welcome travelers from

around the world and familiarize them with the beauty and benefits of life and tourism in

Sullivan County; and

WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Visitors Association (Visitors Association) is the

County’s designated tourism agency; and

WHEREAS, the Visitors Association wishes to occupy and operate a Visitors Center on

behalf of the County; and

WHEREAS, a location has been identified on Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill, New York in

proximity to State Route 17, Exit 109 (Tax Map Section 32 Block 1 Lots 36 and 37 (the

“Property”); and

WHEREAS, the Visitors Association agreed to undertake the preliminary due diligence

analysis required to determine the viability of building a Visitors Center and to purchase the

Property from private land owners; and

WHEREAS, the Visitors Association has entered into a contract for the Property and,

along with the County, has determined its suitability for a Visitors Center, and the County wishes

to purchase the Property and fund the siting, construction and all associated ancillary expenses in

connection with the construction of the Visitors Center (“Project”);

WHEREAS, the Project shall be paid and repaid for through use of a portion of the room

tax funds authorized by RPTL § 1202-j; and

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WHEREAS, the Visitors Association seeks space within the Visitors Center to best

enable its staff to serve the needs of the County, tourism vendors and the traveling public and has

represented that it is authorized and committed to negotiating a lease with the County; and

WHEREAS, the Visitors Association acknowledges and agrees that reimbursement of

the County’s cost of the Project shall be through use of the State-authorized room tax funds and

that payment to the County (by separate agreement setting forth specific terms of repayment)

shall be made prior to undertaking other authorized tourism-related actions; and

WHEREAS, in the event the Visitors Association transfers the Property to the County,

on terms acceptable to the County in its sole and exclusive discretion, the County agrees to

purchase the Property from the Visitors Association, at a cost not to exceed $425,000.00, plus

associated costs, subject to all legal requirements and agreed upon due diligence, and subject to

the County’s ability to bond the cost of the Project.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes

the County Manager to negotiate an agreement for the acquisition of the Property for

$425,000.00, plus legally required costs and fees, subject to legal requirements, to enter into

agreements for necessary professional services including, but not limited to, title searches,

environmental tests, bonding, engineering and otherwise; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the total Project cost shall not exceed four million five

hundred thousand ($4,500,000.00) dollars; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Legislature and/or the County

Manager are authorized to execute the real property transfer and related documents required to

own the Property; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all documents and agreements shall be approved

by the County Attorney in conjunction with Special Counsel; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the general authorizations set forth herein are

subject to the adoption of future resolutions legally required to construct a Visitors Center and to

bond the cost of the Project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Legislature has relied upon the

representations of the Visitors Association with regard to the purchase and transfer of the

Property as well as the pro rata repayment of the bond amount, not to exceed $4,500,000, and

that the current agreement with the Visitors Association is deemed to be modified to reflect the

representations made herein and the commitment of the Visitors Association to terms of

repayment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature affirms its commitment to the

Visitors Center Project at a total cost not to exceed $4,500,000.00, under terms favorable to the

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County, and further affirms its intention to formally modify the current agreement with the

Visitors Association to reflect the outline of the Project and to enter into a triple net lease

agreement with the Visitors Association to occupy and operate the Visitors Center in furtherance

of the mission of the Visitors Association and the County’s commitment to tourism, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, any and all future agreement with a Sullivan County

designated tourism agency as required by RPTL § 1202-j shall contain a provision that mandates

repayment of the pro rata share of the bond until such time as the bond is satisfied; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Project is a viable and useful County purpose;

and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to create a

Capital Account for funding of the Project and to advance $425,000.00 from the General Fund to

the Capital Project Fund for purposes of purchase of the Property.

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Fr: Luis Alvarez, Legislator

Re: Urging New York State to Classify Emergency Medical Services as Essential

Services



Urging New York State to Classify Emergency Medical Services as Essential Services

Is subject of Resolution mandated? Explain:

<Insert Explanation Here>

Is this a renewal of a prior contract? Yes/No

Date of prior contract? <Insert Dates Here>

Amount authorized by prior contract $<Insert Amount Here>

Does Resolution require expenditure of funds? Yes/No


Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $<Insert Amount Here>


If “Yes” specify appropriation code(s): <Insert Code(s) Here>



County: $<Insert Amount Here> Grant(s): $<Insert Amount Here>

State: $<Insert Amount Here> Other: $<Insert Amount Here>

Federal Government:$<Insert

Here>

(Specify):


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N/A

Person(s) responsible for monitoring contract (Title): Luis Alvarez Legislator

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URGING NEW YORK STATE TO CLASSIFY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

AS ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSES OF STATE AID

WHEREAS, throughout New York State, volunteer emergency medical services play a vital role

in keeping our communities safe, and

WHEREAS, in addition to working hard to safeguard the public, volunteers also work hard to

generate the funds necessary to purchase up-to-date equipment, maintain buildings and vehicles,

as well as to address other issues relating to the efficiency of operations, and

WHEREAS, by classifying emergency medical services as “essential services”, organizations

will be able to tap into an increased number of funding sources, and in turn, will be able to keep

our communities safer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature supports the

classification of emergency medical services as “essential services” for the purposes of state

funding eligibility; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature supports the legislative

intent in S.1381 and A.1582, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the counties of New

York State encouraging member counties to enact similar resolutions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Sullivan County Legislature is hereby

directed to forward copies of this resolution to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Sullivan County’s

New York State Legislature representatives and all others deemed necessary and proper.

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