ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS

REGULAR SESSION

 OCTOBER 14, 2008

 

** APPROVED **

            The regular meeting of the Board of Legislators was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman Curtis W. Crandall, who then led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  The Invocation was given by Legislator Pullen.

 

ROLL CALL:  15 Present; 0 Absent.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

            The Board meeting minutes of September 22, 2008 were approved on a motion made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by Legislator Truax and carried.

 

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

 

            Chairman Crandall granted privilege of the floor to County Administrator John Margeson, LaBella Associates Project Engineer Mike Schaffron, and Municipal Solutions Financial Advisors David Allardice and Mary Chapel for an update on the Crossroads Area Water and Sewer Project.

 

            Mr. Schaffron reported that the project has been submitted to the Comptrollers’ Office for approval, and the design was completed in July.  Submissions have been made to town, county, state, and federal organizations with jurisdiction.  They have gone through the review and made responses at the town and local level, and are now working through permit issues with the DEC and Army Corps of Engineers.  Four miles of water main will be installed from Friendship, with one additional mile of twelve-inch main to be run from the 350,000-gallon storage tank.  The sanitary system will include five miles of six-inch forced main with three pump stations.  The water and sewer lines will be installed on opposite sides of the road due to the requirement for a ten-foot separation.  There are still some land acquisitions to obtain.  Anticipated timeline includes bidding for the project in January, with bids due in February, contracts awarded in March, and groundbreaking in May.  Construction should be completed in one season, with possibly a little surface restoration in the following year.

 

            Mr. Margeson stated that LaBella Associates have established a cost estimate of $6.5 million for both utilities.  Chairman Crandall, IDA Director John Foels, and Mr. Margeson have been working with our financial advisors at Municipal Solutions to identify low-interest loan funding and grants.  Ms. Chapel reported on their preliminary investigation of funding sources:  Economic Development Administration – possibly up to 50 percent; Appalachian Regional Commission – $500,000; Empire State Development; Rural Enterprise Business; Small Cities Block Grant; and Legislative Member Items (dependent on state budget).  The balance of funding would be through conventional financing.  Mr. Margeson noted that over the past three months they have met with representatives from Senator Schumer’s and Senator Clinton’s Offices in Buffalo, and had a meeting with Congressman Kuhl and plan to touch base with him again in the future.  They spoke with Senator Young and will also meet with our state Assembly representatives.  The purpose of these meetings is to apprise our federal and state people of the importance of this project and to seek their assistance and support of our efforts in obtaining funding.

 

            Chairman Crandall took the floor to present a check for $500 to Allegany Senior Foundation President Wallace Higgins.  The Senior Foundation is a non-profit organization established several years ago by Mr. Higgins and a few others to help seniors above and beyond what government is able to.  They have accomplished a great deal in support of programs for seniors.  Mr. Higgins expressed his appreciation for the check, which they will put to good use, and he acknowledged Office for the Aging Director Kim Toot and the Senior Foundation.  The Foundation was formed almost four years ago and has been a successful endeavor.  They help to fill the gaps in services for seniors.  Mr. Higgins is pleased for the support the Foundation has had.  The Allegany County United Way has helped, as well as the Alfred-Almond Community Chest, especially for Lifeline services.  They are currently getting ready for the Aging Conference; the focus this year will be renewable communities, culture change, and nursing homes.  The Foundation has also been working with the Wellsville Creative Arts Center and has been able to lower the cost for seniors to attend sessions such as the cooking classes.  Other programs they are working on include installation of grab bars for tubs and emergency blinking lights.  The Foundation is also active in advocating for handicap accessible buildings.

 

            Chairman Crandall granted privilege of the floor to Deputy Elections Commissioner Elaine Herdman for a HAVA (Help America Vote Act) update.  Programmers are currently helping to set up the new voting machines for use in the November election.  Ms. Herdman explained how the new system will be used and noted that there is an operational machine in the office for people to examine.  This year we will use our current lever machines and will be introducing the new optical scan machines for audio sessions for the disabled voters.  Anyone may use the new machines, but will have to use them as they are set up for the disabled and go through the entire audio session.  It will take an estimated average of 15 to 20 minutes per voter to vote on the new machine this year.  If the machines are certified for next year, voters will be able to mark on preprinted ballots that will then be fed into the tabulator, the machine will show the vote cast, the voter will accept it, and the form will go directly into the ballot box, taking no more than two to three minutes.  Three training sessions for inspectors have been conducted.  The federal government mandated that the system was to be in place this year, and New York is the last state to comply.  When questioned about machine storage, maintenance, and transportation costs, Ms. Herdman reported that they are still in the learning process and not all the figures are in place yet.  A conference is scheduled for January to further discuss storage requirements.  Schools and villages may have the option to use the new machines, but they would be responsible for all costs including transportation, possibly on a charge back system.

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.:

 

            1.         Placed on each legislator’s desk was a copy of the Report of Intrafund Transfers approved by the County Administrator for September 2008.

 

            2.         Also placed on each legislator’s desk was a copy of the Allegany County 2009 Tentative Budget.  There will be a Committee of the Whole meeting on October 15 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the budget.

 

            3.         The County Treasurer filed the Audit Report prepared by Eldredge, Fox & Porretti for the year ending December 31, 2007 in the Clerk of the Board’s Office on September 30, 2008.

 

            4.         The County Treasurer filed a Certificate of Withdrawal of Delinquent Tax Lien for property in the Town of Bolivar in the Clerk of the Board’s Office on October 8, pursuant to Article 11 of the Real Property Tax Law.

 

            5.         The Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board minutes of September 18, 2008 were received.

 

            6.         Notice was received for the next Inter-County Association meeting to be hosted by Wyoming County at the Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center in Varysburg on October 17.

 

            7.         An invitation was received from the Farm Bureau to attend a tour for an inside look at Allegany County farms on Friday, October 24, 2008.

 

            8.         Correspondence was received from Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Catharine Young acknowledging receipt and support of our Resolution No. 166-08 entitled, “Resolution Calling on the New York Congressional Delegation to Support an Increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) to Provide New York Counties with Property Tax Relief.”

 

            9.         Correspondence was received from Noble Environmental Power notifying us that the Town of Centerville accepted the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Noble Allegany Windpark.  Copies of the Notice of Completion and the FEIS have been filed in the Clerk of the Board’s Office.

 

            10.       Copies of correspondence were received from Public Works Superintendent David S. Roeske appointing John Mancuso as Deputy Superintendent I and Guy R. James as Deputy Superintendent II.

 

            11.       Received from the Town of Andover was a copy of their Resolution Number 8 of 2008 entitled, “Urging State of New York to Establish Policies that will Assist the Development of Oil and Gas Resources in the State.”

 

            12.       On October 11, Chairman Curtis Crandall presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Walter Lang in recognition of his tenure as a Trustee to the FASNY Firemen’s Home in Hudson.

 

            13.       The Legislators’ Annual Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 19, at the Beef Haus in Wellsville.

 

INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION:

 

            Legislator Brent Reynolds introduced Local Law Intro. No. 4-2008, Print No. 1, entitled, “A Local Law to Provide Increases in the Compensation of Certain County Officers,” a copy of said proposed Local Law having been placed on each legislator’s desk.

 

RESOLUTIONS:

 

RESOLUTION NO. 167-08

 

RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON

A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE INCREASES IN THE COMPENSATION OF

CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS

 

Offered by:  Ways and Means Committee

 

            WHEREAS, on the 14th day of October, 2008, a local law (Intro. No. 4-2008, Print No. 1) was introduced to provide increases in the compensation of certain county officers, and

 

            WHEREAS, it will be necessary to set a date for public hearing on such proposed local law, now, therefore, be it

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That a public hearing shall be held on October 27, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the County Legislators' Chambers, Room 221, County Office Building, 7 Court Street, Belmont, New York 14813, before the Allegany County Board of Legislators, in relation to proposed Local Law Intro. No. 4-2008, Print No. 1.

 

            2.         That the Clerk of the Board of Legislators is directed to prepare, with the assistance of the County Attorney, a notice of said public hearing, to cause the publication of a copy of said notice in each of the two newspapers which have been officially designated by this Board to publish “notices,” and to affix a copy of said notice on the County bulletin board in the County Courthouse at Belmont, New York; both publication and posting to be made at least five days before the public hearing.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Reynolds                                                                        Adopted:  Voice Vote

            Seconded by:  Mr. Fanton

 

RESOLUTION NO. 168-08

 

RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON

2009 COUNTY TENTATIVE BUDGET AND PROVIDING CONTENTS OF SUCH NOTICE

 

Offered by:  Ways and Means Committee

 

            WHEREAS, the 2009 County Tentative Budget has been presented to this Board together with a copy of the proposed appropriation resolution, and

 

            WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing on the Budget before any further action can be taken on the Budget and on the appropriation resolution, and

 

            WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide notice to the public of such public hearing and to also include in such notice or in a separate notice published in the same manner and at the same time as such notice of public hearing, a statement of the maximum salary that may be fixed and payable during the year 2009 to the members of the County Board of Legislators and to its officers, now, therefore, be it

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That a public hearing on the 2009 County Tentative Budget shall be held in the Legislators' Chambers, Room 221, at the County Office Building, 7 Court Street, Belmont, New York, at 7:00 P.M. on November 6, 2008.

 

            2.         That the notice of public hearing shall include a statement that the 2009 maximum salary for members of the Board of Legislators and the maximum salary that may be fixed and payable during fiscal year 2009 to the Majority Leader, Minority Leader, and Board Chairman are as follows:

 

            Members of the Board of Legislators                                 $8,500. annual

            Chairman of the Board of Legislators                                $8,500. annual

            Majority Leader of Board                                                        $300. annual

            Minority Leader of Board                                                        $300. annual

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Reynolds                                                                        Adopted:  Voice Vote

            Seconded by:  Mr. Hall

 

RESOLUTION NO. 169-08

 

CREATION OF POSITION OF DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

 

Offered by:  Personnel Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That one new position of Deputy County Administrator is created.

 

            2.         That the new position of Deputy County Administrator is placed in Section 4. of the Non-Unit Salary Plan with a salary to be determined at a later date.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Hall                                                                                      Adopted:  Roll Call

            Seconded by:  Mr. Russo                                                                9 Ayes, 6 Noes, 0 Absent

                                            Voting No:  Burdick, Kruger, McCormick, O'Grady, Truax, Ungermann

 

Comments made regarding Resolution No. 169-08:  Concerns were voiced about whether both the positions of County Administrator and Deputy County Administrator would be maintained after the training period, and also if the Deputy would be the one to take over at the time of the County Administrator's retirement.  Some legislators felt the matter should be delayed until the new position was better defined.  It was also noted that a lot of consideration was given to the creation of the new position, and the County will need to have someone knowledgeable on hand in the event that the County Administrator retires in the near future.  This position would act as an assistant to the County Administrator and also as a grants writer.  Chairman Crandall noted that there will be further efforts to define the position in committee prior to filling it.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 170-08

 

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS

 

Offered by:  Personnel Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That Thomas Hennessy of Wellsville, New York is appointed as a member of the Allegany County Board of Ethics to serve at the pleasure of the Board of Legislators.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Hall                                                                                 Adopted:  Voice Vote

            Seconded by:  Mr. Pullen

 

RESOLUTION NO. 171-08

 

MEMORIALIZING STATE LEGISLATURE TO CAUSE CORRIDOR STUDIES TO BE DONE OF THE EXTENSION SOUTHERLY OF STATE ROUTE 408 AND

THE EXTENSION EASTERLY OF STATE ROUTE 243

 

Offered by:  Ways and Means Committee

 

            WHEREAS, the County is desirous of promoting economic development and tourism in Allegany County and the surrounding Southern Tier of New York State, and

 

            WHEREAS, the present New York State government is desirous of promoting economic growth in Western New York, and

 

            WHEREAS, a review of the State Highway System shows that there is a lack of an East-West state route and a lack of a North-South state route through the northeast quadrant of Allegany County, and

 

            WHEREAS, the northeast quadrant of Allegany County reflects the absence of adequate highway infrastructure necessary for the health, safety, and economic development and growth of Allegany County, and

 

            WHEREAS, Allegany County is a very poor County and needs the help of the state to provide transportation routes as most of the public roads in the northeast 25 percent of the County are not paved, and

 

            WHEREAS, the placement of an East-West route, by extending State Route 243, would encourage development in this area and would also provide access from Swain to Rushford and Cuba Lake as well as access to the Economic Development Zone in the Town of Friendship, and

 

            WHEREAS, a review of the State Highway System shows that State Route 408 presently exists as a two-lane highway from its intersection with I-390 near Mt. Morris, New York, and thence southerly through Livingston County to Dalton, New York, and

 

            WHEREAS, the placement of an extended State Route 408 would provide a North-South two-lane highway access to the Economic Development Zone in the Town of Friendship and the County “Crossroads” EDZ project, and

 

            WHEREAS, the extension of State Route 408 as a two-lane highway southerly from Dalton, New York, through Allegany County to intersect with State Route 19 at Transit Bridge would encourage development along the proposed route and would provide access from the more urban areas north of Livingston County, such as the Interstate 390 Corridor, to Allegany County, and

 

            WHEREAS, the extension of State Route 408, to run southerly and southwesterly along existing unimproved town roads and county roads through the hamlet of Aristotle to Transit Bridge, would provide easier access for tourists to visit Allegany County, and

 

            WHEREAS, it is understood that such proposed extension of State Route 408 and such proposed extension of State Route 243 are included in the State Department of Transportation’s Long Range Plan, now, therefore, be it

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the Allegany County Board of Legislators hereby memorializes the New York State Legislature to pass legislation which would require that two corridor studies be done: the first for the extension of State Route 243 from its existing terminus at its intersection with State Route 19, easterly to the Garwood/State Route 70 area; and the second for the extension of State Route 408 from its existing terminus in Dalton southerly and then southwesterly through Aristotle to the Transit Bridge/State Route19/State Route 17 area.

 

            2.         That certified copies requesting support of this resolution be forwarded to County of Livingston, New York State Senator Dale M. Volker, Assemblyman Joseph A. Errigo, Village of Mount Morris, Town of Mount Morris, Town of Nunda, Town of Ossian, Village of Dansville, County of Steuben, New York State Senator George H. Winner, Jr., Assemblyman James G. Bacalles, and Town of Dansville.

 

            3.         That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to New York State Governor David Paterson, New York State Senator Catharine M. Young, Senate Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Assemblyman Daniel Burling, Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio, Commissioner of Transportation Astrid C. Glynn, NYSAC, and the Inter-County Association of Western New York.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Reynolds                                                                             Adopted:  Roll Call

            Seconded by:  Mr. Dibble                                                               9 Ayes, 6 Noes, 0 Absent

                                               Voting No:  Kruger, McCormick, O'Grady, Russo, Truax, Ungermann

 

RESOLUTION NO. 172-08

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MEMBER ITEM FUNDING FROM

STATE SENATOR CATHARINE YOUNG

FOR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT; APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING TO PROBATION EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT

 

Offered by:  Public Safety and Ways and Means Committees

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the sum of $3,500 of member item funding from State Senator Catharine Young to the Probation Department of Allegany County to offset the cost associated with the purchase of 14 American Body Armor (Model 2-2) Bulletproof Vests, is accepted.

 

            2.         That the accepted sum of $3,500 is appropriated to Account No. A3140.2 (Probation - Equipment) with a like sum credited to a Revenue Account to be determined by the County Treasurer.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Dibble                                                                                 Adopted:  Roll Call

            Seconded by:  Mr. Pullen                                                              15 Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent

 

(Memo:  The total cost of the bulletproof vests referred to in Resolution No. 172-08 is $12,390.  Federal funds will cover 50 percent, leaving a balance of $6,195.  After the member item funding of $3,500 is applied, $2,695 remains as the County share.) 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 173-08

 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN SPECIAL EDUCATION PHC

CONTRACTUAL EXPENSES ACCOUNT

 

Offered by:  Human Services Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the sum of $450,000 is transferred from Account No. A2960.421 (Tuition/Center-Based) to Account No. A2960.442 (Related Services).

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Truax                                                                                   Adopted:  Roll Call

            Seconded by:  Mr. Hopkins                                                          15 Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent

 

(Memo:  The Preschool Special Education Account transfer approved by Resolution No. 173-08 was necessary to cover services projected through December 31 based on current statistics.  The reason the account was under budgeted is that more children are receiving services via Related Services, meaning in the home, daycare, etc. – what the state considers to be the least restrictive environment.)

 

RESOLUTION NO. 174-08

 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN COUNTY CLERK ACCOUNTS

 

Offered by:  Personnel Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the sum of $250 is transferred from Account No. A1410.401 (County Clerk Postage) to Account No. A1410.201 (County Clerk Equipment).

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Hall                                                                                      Adopted:  Roll Call

            Seconded by:  Mr. Fanton                                                             15 Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent

 

RESOLUTION NO. 175-08

 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS

 

Offered by:  Ways and Means Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the transfers of the following appropriations are approved:

           

            Appropriations

            From:                                                  To:                                           Amount:

            CD1 6400.101                                  CD1 6403.806                        $10,000

            CD1 6400.101                                  CD1 6412.475                             2,300

            CD1 6400.101                                  CD1 6403.101                             2,000

            CD1 6401.474                                  CD1 6410.806                             4,500

            CD1 6402.101                                  CD1 6402.806                             4,000

            CD1 6406.101                                  CD1 6412.806                             3,500

            CD1 6406.201                                  CD1 6403.474                             1,000

            CD1 6406.474                                  CD1 6412.101                             7,000

            CD1 6406.474                                  CD1 6412.474                             3,000

            CD1 6406.474                                  CD1 6413.474                             2,500

            CD1 6414.101                                  CD1 6415.101                             1,000

            CD1 6414.802                                  CD1 6415.803                                600

            CD1 6795.101                                  CD1 6794.101                             7,500

            CD1 6795.101                                  CD1 6794.802                             5,000

                                                                        Total                                          $53,900

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Reynolds                                                                             Adopted:  Roll Call

            Seconded by:  Mr. Truax                                                               15 Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent

 

RESOLUTION NO. 176-08

 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN SHERIFF ACCOUNTS;

TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY TO SHERIFF ACCOUNTS

 

Offered by:  Ways and Means and Public Safety Committees

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the sum of $20,000 is transferred from Account No. A3110.101 (Sheriff-Administrative) to A3150.423 (Jail-Contractual).

 

            2.         That the sum of $77,900 is transferred from A1990.4 (Contingent) to the following Sheriff contractual accounts: $1,800 to A3110.401 (Postage); $4,000 to A3110.407 (Office Supplies); $25,000 to A3110.422 (Gas/Oil); $500 to A3150.401 (Postage); $1,600 to A3150.404 (Maintenance); $45,000 to A3150.423 (Food Supply).

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Dibble                                                                                 Adopted:  Roll Call

            Seconded by:  Mr. Pullen                                                              15 Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent

 

RESOLUTION NO. 177-08

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY OF ALLEGANY TO ENTER INTO

AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NYSDOT) ACTING AS THE DESIGNATED RECIPIENT (DR) FOR FTA GRANT FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ALLEGANY COUNTY MOBILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

 

Offered by:  Public Safety and Ways and Means Committees

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That this Board authorizes the County of Allegany to enter into an agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) acting as the designated recipient (DR) for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant funds.

 

            2.         The amount of funding to be received by the County of Allegany for the implementation of the County Mobility Management Plan is $250,000 and will be appropriated to an account designated by the County Treasurer.

 

            3.         That the Chairman of this Board of Legislators is authorized to enter into such Agreement.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Dibble                                                                                 Adopted:  Roll Call

            Seconded by:  Mr. Reynolds                                                             14 Ayes, 1 No, 0 Absent

                                                                                                                                  Voting No:  Burdick

 

Comments made regarding Resolution No. 177-08:  Legislator O'Grady questioned if the $250,000 funding was for one or two years, and whether we would be committing to the full two years.  Mr. Margeson responded that it was for two years, and although he has not seen the agreement yet, if the County wished to opt out after the first year, typically the balance of funds would be returned.

 

            Resolution Intro No. 182-08 (RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY OF ALLEGANY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC SECTOR HR CONSULTANTS, LLC AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES, INC.; TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CONTINGENT ACCOUNT TO FINANCE COST OF A WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM) was DEFEATED following a roll call vote of 7 Ayes, 8 Noes, 0 Absent.  Voting No:  Benson, Kruger, McCormick, O'Grady, Pullen, Russo, Truax, Ungermann.  Discussion included:  Some legislators felt that the development of a Workplace Violence Prevention policy could be done in-house, while others felt the issue was complicated and outside consultants would accomplish the task according to state requirements in a more timely manner.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 178-08

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE TOWNS OF CANEADEA AND FRIENDSHIP, AND VILLAGES OF BOLIVAR, CUBA, AND WELLSVILLE,

IN RELATION TO THE DISPOSAL OF COUNTY LANDFILL LEACHATE

AT TOWN AND VILLAGE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS;

AUTHORIZING BOARD CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS

 

Offered by:  Public Works Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That Agreements between the County of Allegany and the Towns of Caneadea and Friendship, and Villages of Bolivar, Cuba, and Wellsville, in relation to the County’s disposal of leachate at the Towns’ and Villages’ waste water treatment plants for the period January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, are approved.

 

            2.         That the Chairman of this Board is authorized to execute the Agreements.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Fanton                                                                                 Adopted:  Roll Call

            Seconded by:  Mr. Ungermann                                                     15 Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent

 

(Memo: The terms of the agreements approved by Resolution No. 178-08 remain the same as for the past several years at $.025 per gallon.)

 

RESOLUTION NO. 179-08

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH DENTRUST DENTAL NEW YORK, P.C.

TO PROVIDE DENTAL CARE FOR INMATES AND DETAINEES

AT THE ALLEGANY COUNTY JAIL

 

Offered by:  Public Safety Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the Agreement between Allegany County and Dentrust Dental New York,      P.C. for the provision of dental care for inmates and detainees at the Allegany County Jail is approved.

 

            2.         That the prior execution of such agreement by the Chairman of this Board is hereby approved and ratified.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Dibble                                                                                 Adopted:  Roll Call

            Seconded by:  Mr. Truax                                                               15 Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent

 

(Memo:  Regarding Resolution No. 179-08, currently there are no Allegany County dentists to be used for inmates housed in the County Jail.  Transportation of inmates needing dental attention requires two officers and the associated vehicle expenses.  With this contract, dentists will come to our facility, saving on the cost per inmate for dental services, and it also provides a more secure situation.  Sheriff Tompkins noted that potential savings are estimated at about 50 percent.)

 

AUDITS:

 

            A motion was made by Legislator Truax, seconded by Legislator Kruger and carried, that the audits be acted upon collectively and by totals.

 

            A motion was made by Legislator Truax, seconded by Legislator Kruger and adopted on a roll call vote of 15 Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent, that the audit of claims, totaling $5,458,163.69 including prepaid expenses, be approved for payment as recommended by the County Administrator.  (Allegany County’s Local Dollar Share of the NYS Medicaid Program paid year-to-date is $7,049,659.)

 

ADJOURNMENT:  The meeting was adjourned following a motion made by Legislator Truax, seconded by Legislator Dibble and carried.