ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS

REGULAR SESSION 

MARCH 10, 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 February 25, 2008 were approved on a motion made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by Legislator Truax and carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

 

            Chairman Crandall closed the regular meeting to hold a public hearing on the submission of an application for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant for replenishment of the County’s Revolving Loan Fund.  (This public hearing was the first of two; the second one is scheduled for April 14.)  There being no one desiring to speak, the public hearing was declared closed, and the Board reconvened in regular session.

 

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

 

            Chairman Crandall granted privilege of the floor to Richard Witkowski, CEO, Allegany Arc, who addressed the Board regarding Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.  March is nationally recognized as a time to promote understanding of the abilities of intellectually and developmentally disabled people.  For nearly sixty years, NYSARC and Allegany Arc have worked to provide opportunities for independence, enhanced personal growth, and a better quality of life through advocacy, support, and programs such as supported employment.  Over 900 individuals are served by Arc programs every year.  Mr. Witkowski stated that their organization appreciates the partnership with the County in supporting them for over half of a century.

 

            Legislator David Pullen, Chairman of the Court Facilities and County Space Needs Committee, presented an informational brochure which summarizes frequently asked questions related to the Court Facilities Project.  It is intended to be the first of an ongoing series, and it includes contact information for the public’s questions and comments.  Copies will be disseminated throughout the legislative districts at town and village offices, and the information will also be available on the County website.  Future questions will be researched and included, along with the answers, in the next versions of the brochure.

 

            Representatives were present from the following departments or agencies to answer questions regarding their 2007 Annual Reports:  Office for the Aging, Community Services, Coroners, Emergency Services, Fire Service, Health Department, Real Property Tax Service Agency, and Sheriff’s Office.  Legislator Fanton questioned representatives from the Sheriff’s Office about the separate break-down of time for transporting federal inmates which was requested by the Budget Committee.

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.:

 

            1.         Placed on each legislator’s desk were copies of the 2007 Annual Reports from the following departments or agencies for review: District Attorney, Board of Elections, Employment & Training, Public Defender, STOP DWI, Veterans’ Service Agency, Workers’ Compensation, and Youth Bureau.

 

            2.         Notice was received of the next Inter-County Association meeting to be hosted by Schuyler County at Watkins Glen International on Friday, March 14.

 

            3.         An invitation was received to attend the 7th Annual Allegany County Career Awareness Day on March 26, from 12 to 3:30 p.m. at the Wellsville Middle School.

 

            4.         An invitation was received to attend a Budget Press Conference at the Erie County Legislative Office in Buffalo on March 13.  (This conference was later cancelled.)

 

            5.         Received in the Clerk of the Board’s Office on March 7, 2008, was a copy of correspondence sent to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation from the Town of Wellsville as Notice of Lead Agency Declaration for purposes of implementing the SEQRA requirements with respect to the proposed development of a Walmart Supercenter in Wellsville.

 

            6.         Notice was given for a tour of the Wyoming County and Genesee County Court Facilities on March 26.  All legislators and the media were invited to attend.

 

            7.         Notice was given for a special Committee of the Whole meeting immediately following the regular Board meeting on Monday, March 24.  Marthe Ngwashi, Assistant Director of Intergovernmental Affairs with the NYS Attorney General’s Office, plans to attend the meeting to talk about the Attorney General’s Office and explain what they can do for us, and what we can do for them.

 

            8.         Received were a News Release and minutes of the February 21 meeting of the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board, as well as a Meeting Notice and Agenda for their March 20 meeting.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

            The Clerk of the Board announced that Chairman Crandall appointed Marie Willard of Caneadea to replace Mary Vandewarker of Angelica as a member of the ALLEGANY COUNTY CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, to serve at his pleasure.

 

PROCLAMATIONS:

 

            Chairman Curtis W. Crandall proclaimed March 2008 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Allegany County, celebrating the achievements and contributions of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

 

            Chairman Crandall, on behalf of the Allegany County Board of Legislators, congratulated the Town of Alfred on its Bicentennial, and called upon the residents of the County to celebrate with the Town of Alfred and wish them well in the future.  The community will hold a celebration on March 11, 2008, the two-hundredth anniversary of its incorporation.

 

RESOLUTIONS:

 

            RESOLUTION INTRO NO. 41-08 (APPROVAL OF A STATE LEGISLATIVE BILL WHICH AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY OF ALLEGANY TO REINSTATE ANDREW CHAMBERLAIN TO A PERMANENT POSITION AS A DEPUTY SHERIFF) was DEFEATED following a roll call vote of 4 Ayes, 11 Noes, 0 Absent (Voting No:  Legislators Benson, Burdick, Fanton, Hopkins, Kruger, McCormick, O’Grady, Pullen, Russo, Truax, and Ungermann).  This action involved Home Rule legislation that was started in February 2007 (see Resolution Nos. 31-07 and 58-07).  

 

RESOLUTION NO. 41-08

 

RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE

TO OPPOSE THE PROPOSED SHIFT OF THE STATE’S HISTORIC SHARE OF

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO COUNTIES AND

THE PROPOSED SHIFT OF 100 PERCENT OF COST OF

JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES TO COUNTIES

 

Offered by:  Human Services and Ways and Means Committees

 

            WHEREAS, since 1938, counties and New York State have equally shared in the cost of public assistance at a 50 percent state, 50 percent local split for this program; and

 

            WHEREAS, the 2008-09 Executive Budget proposes to break this historic state/local fiscal partnership by shifting an additional 2 percent of the cost of public assistance from the state to the counties; and

 

            WHEREAS, according to the 2008-09 Executive Budget proposal, in addition to shifting an additional 2 percent share of public assistance cost to the counties, effective April 1, 2008, counties will assume the full cost of youth placed by the Family Court in secure and non-secure detention facilities; and

 

            WHEREAS, currently, the State reimburses counties 50 percent for secure and non-secure detention costs, but by shifting the cost completely to counties, the State’s estimated savings for this initiative is $35.4 million; and

 

            WHEREAS, at the time of this proposal, the State is currently in the process of closing many of their state owned and operated secure detention facilities, which will result in immediate state savings, and

 

            WHEREAS, the policy rationale behind this cost-shift is the State’s recommendation that counties find alternative diversion programs for these youth, such as community-based solutions, however, there is no possibility of diversion or other community-based alternatives for a youth who has been placed in a secure detention facility; and 

 

            WHEREAS, these proposals will not result in a reduction in the overall tax burden faced by New York taxpayers, but merely a shifting of the tax burden from the state to counties; and

 

            WHEREAS, these budget proposals are examples of a break in the historic state/local partnership governing such expenditures, where local property taxpayers will be directly impacted; and

 

            WHEREAS, the local property tax burden will only be increased by implementation of these proposals and therefore these budget proposals pose a significant threat to the short and long-term health of both our state and local economy; now therefore, be it

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the Allegany County Board of Legislators opposes any policies or fiscal initiatives, like the proposed increase in the local share for public assistance and the fiscal shift of 100 percent of the cost of juvenile detention facilities to counties, that change the fundamental promise Governor Spitzer made to the counties of New York State about ongoing, historic state and local partnerships.

 

            2.         That the Allegany County Board of Legislators urges the State Legislature to oppose these policies and to focus on strengthening, not severing, the local/state partnership while working to reduce the cost of government at all levels.

 

            3.         That certified copies of this resolution be mailed to New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer, Senator Catharine M. Young, and Assemblymen Daniel J. Burling and Joseph M. Giglio.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Truax                                                                             Adopted:  Voice Vote

            Seconded by:  Mr. Pullen

 

Comments made regarding Resolution No. 41-08:  Mr. Pullen referred to the historic relationship between the state and counties that is unique in the nation, which the state is seeking to change by passing a larger share of the burden to the counties.  The counties have no control over benefits or any other aspects of the programs, although they are becoming the majority partner in terms of funding.  Mr. McCormick noted that the taxes which fund social programs should not be placed on property tax payers, but should be funded by income tax or other fees.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 42-08

 

RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE GOVERNOR AND STATE LEGISLATURE

TO END THE PRACTICE OF PASSING COSTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS

TO COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND OUR PROPERTY TAXPAYERS

 

Offered by:  Ways and Means Committee

 

            WHEREAS, unfunded state mandates shift the responsibility and the cost of implementing programs from the state to the local level and force localities to cut existing services or raise property and other local taxes to achieve the additional requirements, and

 

            WHEREAS, state government leaders have acknowledged that high property taxes are a problem for residents and businesses in New York State, making the state less attractive and less competitive, and

 

            WHEREAS, the Citizens Budget Commission states that local taxes in New York State are 79 percent higher than the national average, and that state laws result in high local tax burdens, and

 

            WHEREAS, the Tax Foundation, based in Washington D.C., reports that nine of the top ten counties nationwide in median real estate taxes as a percentage of median home value are in New York State, and

 

            WHEREAS, the Governor has formed a bipartisan commission to make recommendations on a package of reforms that gets at the root causes of what is driving taxes so high, including looking at unfunded mandates on both school districts and municipalities, proposals on how to make our tax relief system fairer to the middle class taxpayer, and a proposal for a fair and effective cap to hold the line on school district property taxes, with said commission due to report its findings in June of this year, and

 

            WHEREAS, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) has previously recommended that state policy makers should strive to forge a stronger state/local partnership by eliminating unnecessary state requirements, make the state more responsive by requiring state payment of mandates it deems essential, and to establish alternative methods for performance and implementation, and

 

            WHEREAS, while awaiting the recommendations of the Governor’s commission on ways to reduce the high property taxes in New York State, state policy makers should refrain from making the problem worse by shifting costs from the state’s 2008-2009 budget to county budgets and our property taxpayers, now, therefore, be it

 


            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the Allegany County Board of Legislators urges the Governor and State Legislature to end the practice of passing costs for state programs to county government and our property taxpayers.

 

            2.         That certified copies of this resolution be mailed to New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer, Senator Catharine M. Young, and Assemblymen Daniel J. Burling and Joseph M. Giglio.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Reynolds                                                                      Adopted:  Voice Vote

            Seconded by:  Mr. Fanton

 

RESOLUTION NO. 43-08

 

RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON

THE USE OF $50,000 FROM THE COUNTY ROAD REPAIR RESERVE

TO HELP FINANCE THE COST OF RECONSTRUCTING BRIDGE NO. 15-16

ON THE FARNSWORTH ROAD IN THE TOWN OF CUBA

 

Offered by:  Public Works and Ways and Means Committees

           

            WHEREAS, it will be necessary to set a date for a public hearing for the purpose of considering the use of funds from the County Road Repair Reserve to partially finance the reconstruction of Bridge No. 15-16 on the Farnsworth Road in the Town of Cuba, now, therefore, be it

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That a public hearing shall be held on March 24, 2008, at 2:00 P.M. in the County Legislators' Chambers, Room 221, 7 Court Street, County Office Building, Belmont, New York 14813, before the Allegany County Board of Legislators, to consider the use of $50,000 from the County Road Repair Reserve to help finance the cost of the reconstruction of Bridge No. 15-16 in the Town of Cuba.

 

            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. Fanton                                                                          Adopted:  Voice Vote

            Seconded by:  Mr. Hall

 


RESOLUTION NO. 44-08

 

A RESOLUTION IN RELATION TO THE RECONSTRUCTION OF

TOWN BRIDGE NO. 15-16 (B.I.N. 2214570) IN TOWN OF CUBA

 

Offered by:  Public Works and Ways and Means Committees

 

Pursuant to Highway Law § 238 and Resolution No. 65-95

 

            WHEREAS, the County Public Works Department has submitted a report to this Board stating its reasons why Town Bridge No. 15-16 (B.I.N. 2214570) on Farnsworth Road in the Town of Cuba should be reconstructed, and

 

            WHEREAS, the County Public Works Department has submitted plans, maps and specifications for the reconstruction of such Bridge and estimated the project costs at $165,000, and

 

            WHEREAS, such Bridge qualifies under the Cost Sharing Plan set forth in Resolution No. 65-95, now, therefore, be it

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That this Board of Legislators does determine that it considers Town Bridge No. 15-16 (B.I.N. 2214570) on Farnsworth Road in the Town of Cuba to be of sufficient importance to be reconstructed.

 

            2.         That the plans, maps and specifications prepared by the County Public Works Department are approved, and the County Public Works Department is directed to construct such Bridge in accordance with such plans, maps and specifications.

 

            3.         That the authorized cost for the construction of such Bridge shall not exceed $165,000 and shall come from Capital Project Account No. H5802.

 

            4.         That in accordance with Resolution No. 65-95, the County’s share of such cost is estimated to be $140,250.

 

            5.         That the Town’s share of such cost, estimated to be $24,750, shall be paid to the County pursuant to the provisions of section 1 g. of Resolution No. 65-95.

 

            6.         That such Bridge shall not be reconstructed until the Town of Cuba files the appropriate Town Board resolution in accordance with Resolution No. 65-95.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Fanton                                                                              Adopted:  Roll Call

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

 

Comments made regarding Resolution No. 44-08:  Mr. Ungermann noted that the bridge has been red-flagged three years in row, and there are over 100 jobs on the far side of the bridge with no good alternate route.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 45-08

 

CONFIRMATION OF BOARD CHAIRMAN’S  REAPPOINTMENTS TO

COUNTY YOUTH BOARD

 

Offered by:  Public Safety Committee

 

Pursuant to Resolution No. 95-79

 

            RESOLVED:

 

     1.         That the reappointments by the Chairman of this Board of Janet Gaczewski, James Cross, Sherry Weirich, Ralph Eastlack and Gary Ostrower to the County Youth Board, with term of office for each commencing March 26, 2008 and expiring March 25, 2011, are confirmed.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Dibble                                                                           Adopted:  Voice Vote

            Seconded by:  Mr. Hopkins

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 46-08

 

CREATING ONE NEW POSITION OF

CORRECTION OFFICER IN THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

 

Offered by:  Public Safety Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That one new position of Correction Officer is created in the Sheriff’s Department.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Dibble                                                                               Adopted:  Roll Call

            Seconded by:  Mr. Fanton                                                          12 Ayes, 3 Noes, 0 Absent

                                                                                          Voting No:  Burdick, Kruger, Ungermann

 


RESOLUTION NO. 47-08

 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN EMERGENCY SERVICES ACCOUNT

 

Offered by:  Public Safety Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the sum of $3,000 is transferred from Account No. A3640.2 to Account No. A3640.4.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Dibble                                                                               Adopted:  Roll Call

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

 

(Memo:  The transfer approved by Resolution No. 47-08 is for payment of rent expenses for January and February 2008 EMS Training Classes at the Crossroads Center.  Of the $3,000, $100 is for renting the room for an audit meeting in September 2007.  The funds are part of a state legislative grant to be spent as needed.)

 

RESOLUTION NO. 48-08

 

ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO INSURANCE RECOVERY AND

VEHICLE REPLACEMENT ACCOUNTS

 

Offered by:  Ways and Means Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the sum of $6,227.94, representing partial settlement for equipment that was damaged and/or destroyed during the November 19, 2007 police pursuit in Wellsville, is accepted and is to be applied to 2007 accounts receivable to be used to partially offset the cost of the two replacement vehicles.

 

            2.         The accepted sum of $6,227.94 is to be appropriated to Account No. H380.2007 (H5997.200 - Vehicle Replacement) with a like sum credited to Revenue Account No. H07.2680.00 (Insurance Recovery).

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Reynolds                                                                          Adopted:  Roll Call

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

 

(Memo:  Regarding Resolution No. 48-08, the estimates for damaged/destroyed equipment removed from the Sheriff’s 2004 and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokees totaled $8,852.94.  The $6,227.94 represents a settlement on $7,853.94 worth of the equipment, and the remaining $999 is still under consideration.  Most of the equipment was approximately three years old and was depreciated at about 21 percent.)

 

RESOLUTION NO. 49-08

 

APPROVAL OF ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION SERVICE PLAN UPDATES

FOR JANUARY 1, 2008 TO DECEMBER 31, 2008

AS SUBMITTED BY COUNTY PROBATION DIRECTOR;

AUTHORIZING PROBATION DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO CERTIFY APPROVAL

 

Offered by:  Public Safety Committee

 

Pursuant to Executive Law Article 13-A-Alternatives to Incarceration Service Plans

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the Alternatives to Incarceration Service Plan Updates for January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008, in relation to the continuation of the County’s Pretrial Release Program and Community Service Program, are approved.

 

            2.         The Director of Probation is authorized to execute and deliver all agreements necessary to complete the approval process of the Plan Updates.

 

            3.         That the Chairman of this Board is authorized to certify such approval on such Plan Updates.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Dibble                                                                               Adopted:  Roll Call

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

 

Comments made regarding Resolution No. 49-08:  Probation Director David Sirianni explained that the Alternatives to Incarceration Programs were designed for implementation prior to trial to save on jail space for people not viewed as a threat.  Of the approximately 200 participants on pre-trial release last year, the number of re-offenders was insignificant.  (Mr. Sirianni will check on the exact number and report back.)

 

RESOLUTION NO. 50-08

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND

ACCEPTANCE OF FY 2007-2010 GRANT FUNDS FOR

THE ENHANCEMENT OF ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING BOARD CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT

 

Offered by:  Public Safety Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the Agreement between the County of Allegany and the New York State Office of Homeland Security for the enhancement of Allegany County’s Communication System is approved.

 

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

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Dibble                                                                               Adopted:  Roll Call

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

 

(Memo:  The 2007-2010 New York State Homeland Security Grant funds accepted by Resolution No. 50-08 totaled $63,000.)

 

RESOLUTION NO. 51-08

 

RATIFYING AND APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

NOVA HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATORS, INC. TO ADMINISTER

COUNTY SELF-INSURANCE MEDICAL PLAN FOR

COUNTY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES AND

PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

INDEPENDENT HEALTH’S PHARMACY BENEFIT DIMENSIONS, LLC

 

Offered by:  Personnel Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That Administrative Services Agreement effective November 1, 2006, through December 31, 2007, and renewed on an annual basis thereafter on each January 1st beginning with January 1, 2008, with NOVA Healthcare Administrators, Inc., in relation to the administration of the County self-insurance medical plan is approved and ratified; the County Administrator being authorized to execute such Agreement.

 

            2,         That Pharmacy Benefit Management Services Agreement with Independent Health’s Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, LLC, effective November 1, 2006 through October 31, 2009, to provide pharmacy benefit plan is approved and ratified; the County Administrator being authorized to execute such Agreement.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Hall                                                                                    Adopted:  Roll Call

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

 

Comments made regarding Resolution No. 51-08:  Mr. Kruger questioned if there was any discussion in Personnel Committee of shopping around for different insurance carriers or better prices.  Mr. Margeson responded that the County contracted with North American Administrators/Meritain since 1992, until the change in 2006 to NOVA, which took place after shopping around.  The Agreements approved in this resolution date back to 2006, but were not formally approved prior to this point due to working through contract language negotiations.  Chairman Crandall noted that information is being gathered and shared with other counties to consider a regional approach for medical insurance.  Mr. Kruger and Mr. Ungermann both commented that when the time comes, the County should do some shopping around.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 52-08

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH APPROVED PROVIDERS OF PROGRAMS,

SEIT AND/OR EVALUATIONS FOR PRESCHOOLERS WITH DISABILITIES

 

Offered by:  Human Services Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That Agreement titled "County of Allegany Contract for Approved Providers of Programs, SEIT and/or Evaluations for Preschoolers with Disabilities” with Cattaraugus-Allegany Board of Cooperative Educational Services, for the period September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008, is approved.

 

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

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Truax                                                                                 Adopted:  Roll Call

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

 

(Memo:  The contract with Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES approved in Resolution No. 52-08 is in addition to those approved for the same period by Resolution No. 257-07 on December 10, 2007.)

 

RESOLUTION NO. 53-08

 

APPROVAL OF INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH CATTARAUGUS COUNTY

TO PROVIDE LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES

 

Offered by:  Human Services Committee

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That the Inter-Municipal Agreement between Allegany County and Cattaraugus County for the provision of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and Comprehensive Elevated Blood Lead Investigation Services for the period January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, is approved.

 

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

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Truax                                                                                 Adopted:  Roll Call

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

 

(Memo:  The Agreement approved by Resolution No. 53-08 involved provision of services in an amount not to exceed $3,000.  Cattaraugus County will maintain insurance during the course of the agreement and will reimburse Allegany County as follows:  hourly rate for Public Health Sanitarian at $26, equipment usage per completed assessment at $100, and mileage at $.505 per mile.  There will be no affect on revenue at this time, dependent upon completion of tests, based on actual services.)

 

RESOLUTION NO. 54-08

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF ALLEGANY AND

ALLEGANY COUNTY FEDERATION OF SNOWMOBILERS, INC.;

APPROPRIATION OF NON-BUDGETED STATE GRANT-IN-AID

 

Offered by:  Public Works and Ways and Means Committees

 

            RESOLVED:

 

            1.         That Agreement between the County of Allegany and Allegany County Federation of Snowmobilers, Inc., is approved.

 

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

 

            3.         That the sum of $80,745 in non-budgeted state grant-in-aid is appropriated to Account No. A7185.483, with a like sum credited to Revenue Account No. A10.3089.01.

 

            Moved by:  Mr. Fanton                                                                              Adopted:  Roll Call

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

 

(Memo:  The Contract approved by Resolution No. 54-08 includes the County’s sponsorship for applications for snowmobile trail development and maintenance assistance grants through New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.  Our 2007-08 application was approved at $80,475.  The County will operate as a pass-through to the Federation of Snowmobilers for the funds.)

 

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 Reynolds, seconded by Legislator Truax and adopted on a roll call vote of 15 Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent, that the audit of claims, totaling $3,799,948.80, 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 $1,687,270.  Legislator Hopkins, Chairman of the Budget Committee, noted that Medicaid expenses represent 43 percent of the local tax burden.)

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

            The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. on a motion made by Legislator Reynolds, seconded by Legislator Truax and carried.