2011 SEVENTH SESSION JULY 7, 2011 July 7, 2011...2011 SEVENTH SESSION JULY 7, 2011 The Board...

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.


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.


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:


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.


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.



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.


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:


FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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:


FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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.



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 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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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.



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.


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.



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.


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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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


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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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


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:


FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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:


FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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:


FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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.



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.


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.



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.


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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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.



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.


REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ALCOHOL AND

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBCOMMITTEE – JOHN SIMONS

DATED: JULY 7, 2011

BY MR. HUTCHINS:


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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES MENTAL RETARDATION

AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE – ALEX LOGIE

DATED: JULY 7, 2011

BY MR. EDWARDS:



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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES MENTAL RETARDATION

AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE - MARY KIEWICZ

DATED: JULY 7, 2011

BY MR. SEAMAN:



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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH

SUBCOMMITTEE – DEBORAH AMEDEN

DATED: JULY 7, 2011

BY MR. HUTCHINS:



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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH

SUBCOMMITTEE – PATTI JO HICKS

DATED: JULY 7, 2011

BY MR. HUTCHINS:



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.



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.


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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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:


FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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.



FARBER, AND TOWERS

NAYS: NONE


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:


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.

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