ALLEGANY
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 5, 2010
** APPROVED
CALL
TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Board of
Legislators was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by Chairman Curtis W. Crandall.
PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by former
United States Navy GSM-2 Tim Palmiter.
INVOCATION: The
Invocation was given by Legislator Pullen.
ROLL
CALL: 14 Present; 1 Absent (Legislator Ungermann).
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
The Committee of the Whole meeting
minutes of January 19, 2010, were approved on a motion made by Legislator Pullen,
seconded by Legislator Fanton and carried.
The Board meeting minutes of January
25, 2010, were approved on a motion made by Legislator Hopkins, seconded by
Legislator Healy and carried.
PRIVILEGE OF
THE FLOOR:
Chairman Crandall presented a certificate
to Tim Palmiter, former United States Navy GSM-2, in grateful appreciation of his
service to our Country. Mr. Palmiter’s
service dates were from March 2000 to March 2005. Following Basic Training at Great Lakes, IL,
assignments and battles he was involved in were the USS Reuben James in
Chairman Crandall granted privilege
of the floor to the following:
Allegany/Western Steuben Rural
Health Network Executive Director
Utilization of the card is tracked
through monthly reports received from Caremark.
When asked about other prescription
discount card programs becoming available, in particular the one that NYSAC is
promoting, Ms. Whitwood remarked that there are many programs available, with
some variation in savings. One of the
reasons Rural Health Network chose to promote Caremark, in addition to the
criteria referred to earlier, was that diabetics can use the card for some of
their non-prescription supplies. Across
the board, the programs are all very similar; they all provide discounts for
the uninsured and underinsured. Ms.
Whitwood suggested that collectively we should promote a prescription discount
card program together. Promotion and
awareness are really important. A
question was raised about Medicaid recipients, and Ms. Whitwood reiterated that
the card is for those who have no insurance, or whose insurance doesn’t cover a
particular prescription. The program is
funded by Caremark, a national drug company. Through rebates and other methodology, they
are able to underwrite this program for the uninsured.
Mobility Management Planner Larry
Kaminski and
County demographics illustrated the
numbers of disadvantaged, elderly, and disabled who have limited mobility
options. The need for transportation to
employment, education, medical appointments, and human services continues to
increase.
Mr. Kaminski summarized the history
of public transportation in the County.
Public transportation has been available since 1999, but information he
was able to access began in 2002:
·
2002-2004 Fully capitalized Public
Transportation and Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation (NEMT) brokerage
system in place
·
2005-2006 Funding mechanisms and NEMT
brokerage removed, costs escalate
·
January
2007 Allegany County
Transportation Task Force formed under the facilitation of the Allegany/Western
Steuben Rural Health Network to look at the system and investigate other
funding options
·
July
2007 ACTTF completes
and submits the Allegany County Coordinated Public Transit Human Services
Transportation Plan to NYS DOT
·
April –
August 2008
Recommendations for the Mobility Management
Plan Integrated Service:
·
Integration
of Allegany County Transit and Allegany County Arc, to increase public
ridership and to access other funding streams
·
Reorientation
of routes to improve efficiency
ü
Use of
a trunk and feeder system
ü
Development
of transfers and hubs along routes
ü
Incorporation
of a linear format
·
Establishment
of an integrated call center to manage and assist services and agencies
Goals of the Transportation Task
Force have been to create better efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase
ridership. Specific goals that have been
met were highlighted:
·
September
2008 –
August 2010 NYS DOT Job
Access & Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom (Disabled) funding
·
March
2009 Allegany Arc/Allegany
County Rides goes public
·
November
2009 Wellsville Express Introduced
·
November
2009 Allegany County Department of
Social Services and Allegany/Western Steuben Rural Health Network enter into
agreement for one FTE call center operator
·
November
2009 Cost-sharing between NYS DOT
and NYS DOH
·
December
2009 Call center running, with
partnering agencies co-locating employees
·
December
2009 Re-structured public transit
routes in place
Mr. Kaminski displayed
several charts showing number of riders by stop on a particular route and daily
access for one month, the number of State Transportation Operating
Assistance (STOA)-eligible
riders, and passengers per mile, which illustrate that ridership is increasing. Maps of current Allegany County Transit,
Allegany County Rides, and Wellsville Express were displayed, and Mr. Kaminski
noted that the routes are a work in progress.
They realize there are gaps in service, and the data collected and
information received from the drivers at recent meetings will enable them to
evaluate the system to update and make improvements on the routes. Revisions are planned and will be
announced. An effort is being made to
reduce duplication between service providers and increase frequency. Ongoing activities include the following:
·
Seek regional opportunities for NEMT
·
Develop and enhance website
·
Active engagement with County officials and
committee members
ü
Strategic Plan
ü
Update to the
ü
New JARC/NF
application
·
Continue to explore opportunities for system
improvement with key stakeholders, i.e. Chambers of Commerce, Manufacturing
Council, Southern Tier West, neighboring counties, state organizations (NYS
DOT), and national organizations (Easter Seals, NSCT)
·
Seek solutions for the protection of passengers at
the bus stop
·
Develop additional access points for use of public
transit
·
Develop Travel Ambassador and Travel Training
Program
The Transportation Task
Force and Steering Committee is committed to continuing to pursue all
opportunities to streamline transit services and reduce costs to the County:
·
Continue to build a comprehensive marketing and
education campaign to increase awareness, access, and utilization
·
Pursue an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
approach that will be beneficial to all providers
·
Continue to seek ways to increase efficiencies in
service
·
Develop formal oversight of transportation services
in the County
·
Increase ridership
·
Further develop shared resources and facilities
·
Continue to leverage local, state, and federal
resources
·
Seek sustainability, cost sharing, and
diversification of funding
Mr. Kaminski announced
that a new system celebration and official kick-off will be held in the spring. Questions were fielded from those
present. Legislator Cady commented that
printing the bus schedules in the newspapers would increase awareness. Legislator Fanton expressed appreciation for
the Task Force’s efforts to alleviate the cost of public transportation to the
taxpayer. He requested information on
the number of non-medical riders going out-of-County to Hornell and
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS,
COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.:
Copies of the following were placed on each Legislator’s desk:
1. Report
of Intrafund Transfers approved by the
2. Tax
Bill Corrections and Refunds approved by the
3. 2009
Annual Reports for review from the following departments and agencies: Cooperative Extension,
The
following communications were also acknowledged:
1. Reminder that the Office for the Aging annual Legislative Lunch will be held on February 19. Chairman Crandall stressed the importance of this luncheon meeting for all Legislators, as it provides an opportunity for conversation with state and federal representatives who regularly attend and Office for the Aging Advisory Council members.
2. Correspondence from Senator Catharine Young confirming receipt and support of our correspondence regarding Medicaid costs.
3. Public Works Superintendent David Roeske has arranged a tour of the various County facilities for March 24 beginning at 9 a.m.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION
NO. 40-10
CHANGING LOCATION AND DATE OF
JULY 26, 2010, REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
RESOLVED:
1. Notwithstanding
Rule 110.A. of County Board Rules, the
second regular meeting of this Board in the month of July 2010 shall be held on
July 22, 2010, at 2:00 PM and
not on July 26, 2010, at 2:00
PM.
2. Notwithstanding Rule 110.F. of County
Board Rules, the second regular Board
meeting for July 2010 shall be held at the Allegany County Fairgrounds,
Angelica, New York and not at the Board Chambers in Belmont, New York.
Moved by: Mr. Hopkins Adopted: Voice Vote
Seconded by: Mr. Fanton
RESOLUTION
NO. 41-10
AUTHORIZING
CHANGE ORDERS TO CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE COURT FACILITIES ADDITION AND RENOVATION
Offered by:
Court Facilities and
Ways and Means Committees
RESOLVED:
1. That
the
Moved by: Mr. Pullen Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Curran 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
RESOLUTION
NO. 42-10
CREATING ONE POSITION OF JOB
TRAK SUPERVISOR IN
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Offered by:
Human Services Committee
RESOLVED:
1. That one position of Job Trak
Supervisor is created in the Social Services Department.
2. This resolution shall take effect
immediately.
Moved by: Mr. Burdick Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Healy 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
(Memo: The position approved by Resolution No. 42-10
works with clients on a mobile work crew doing community service
activities. The department used to have
three Job Trak Supervisors, but currently only has one. State and federal reimbursement is available
for 75 percent of the costs.)
RESOLUTION
NO. 43-10
Offered by:
Planning and Economic Development Committee
RESOLVED:
1. That
each of the following persons are appointed to the Allegany County Planning
Board, with term of office for each commencing January 1, 2010, and expiring as set forth below:
Clifford Ackley Wellsville,
Lee Gridley Wellsville,
2. That Theodore L. Hopkins, Chairman of
the Ways and Means Committee of this Board, David Roeske, Superintendent of
Public Works, and Terri L.
Ross, Allegany County Treasurer are appointed ex-officio members of the
Allegany County Planning Board with term of office to commence January 1, 2010,
and expire December 31, 2010.
Moved by: Mr. Pullen Adopted: Voice Vote
Seconded by: Mr. Cady
Comments made regarding Resolution No. 43-10
included: Legislator Pullen acknowledged
the efforts of the Planning Board members.
They continue to have an impact on development in the County. A while ago, the Board honored Lee Gridley
for her years on the Planning Board, and Mr. Pullen recognized her again for
her capable and diligent service.
RESOLUTION
NO. 44-10
APPROVAL OF BOARD CHAIRMAN’S
APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO
THE
Offered by: Planning and Economic Development Committee
Pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law §
9-0705
RESOLVED:
1. That the appointment by the Chairman of
this Board of Aaron M. McGraw, to the Region Nine Forest Practice Board, as a
Legislative Member, with term of office commencing January 1, 2010, and expiring December 31, 2011, is
approved.
Moved by: Mr. Hopkins Adopted: Voice Vote
Seconded by: Mr. Pullen
RESOLUTION
NO. 45-10
APPROVAL OF BOARD CHAIRMAN’S
APPOINTMENTS OF FOUR MEMBERS TO REGION NINE FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT BOARD
Offered by: Planning and Economic Development Committee
Pursuant to Environmental
Conservation Law § 11-0501
RESOLVED:
1. That the appointments by the Chairman
of this Board of Dwight R. Fanton, as Legislative Representative Member, and Douglas D. Burdick, as Alternate Legislative Member, to the
Region Nine Fish and Wildlife Management Board, with term of office commencing
January 1, 2010, and expiring
December 31, 2011, are approved.
2. That the appointments by the Chairman
of this Board of Gilbert Childs, as a Sportsmen’s Representative Member, and
John Lewis, as Alternate
Sportsmen’s Representative Member, to the Region Nine Fish and Wildlife
Management Board, with term of office commencing January 1, 2010, and expiring December 31, 2011, are
approved.
Moved by: Mr. Fanton Adopted: Voice Vote
Seconded by: Mr. O’Grady
RESOLUTION
NO. 46-10
APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO
Offered by:
Human Services Committee
Pursuant to Public Health Law §§ 343 and 344
RESOLVED:
1. That
Douglas D. Burdick is appointed to fill the vacancy of Ronald Truax on the
County Board of Health, with term of office commencing January 20, 2010, and
expiring July 7, 2013.
Moved by: Mr. Burdick Adopted: Voice Vote
Seconded by: Mr. Russo
RESOLUTION
NO. 47-10
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT ERRORS EXIST
ON THE
2008 AND 2009 COUNTY AND TOWN TAX ROLLS FOR
THE TOWNS NAMED
WITH REGARD TO REAL PROPERTY OF VARIOUS
TAXPAYERS THEREIN;
DIRECTING MAILING OF NOTICES OF APPROVAL OF
APPLICATIONS FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLLS AND ORDERING THE VARIOUS TOWN TAX
COLLECTORS TO CORRECT THE TAX ROLLS; PROVIDING FOR CHARGE BACKS OR CREDITS
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law § 554
WHEREAS, applications, for the taxpayers hereafter described, have
been made to the County's Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency, for the
correction of certain errors affecting their real property on various tax
rolls, and
WHEREAS, the Director has transmitted to this Board the
applications, in duplicate, together with a written report of his investigation
of the claimed errors and his written recommendation for action thereon by this
Board as to each application, and
WHEREAS, this Board has examined each application and report to
determine whether the claimed error exists, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That with regard to the applications
for the named taxpayers pertaining to claimed errors regarding their real
property on the respective tax rolls of the named Towns, this Board of
Legislators does determine that the claimed errors as alleged in those
applications exist and does approve those applications.
2. That the Chairman of this Board is
authorized and directed to make a notation on those applications and the
duplicates thereof that they are approved, to enter thereon the respective
correct extension of taxes as set forth by the Director in his report, to enter
thereon the respective date of mailing of a notice of approval, to enter
thereon the date of mailing of a certified copy of this resolution to the
proper Tax Collector, and to sign thereon as Chairman.
3. That the Clerk of this Board is directed to mail to the below listed taxpayers a notice of approval stating, in substance, that their application made has been approved, to inform the Chairman of this Board of the date of the mailing thereof, and to inform such respective taxpayers of the applicable provisions of subdivision seven of Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law.
4. That the Tax Collector of the Town of
Andover is ordered and directed to correct in the 2008 and 2009 County and Town
Tax Rolls the assessment or taxes, or both, of the property assessed to the
following taxpayer and described as follows:
a. Chase, Rachel A.; Parcel
204.-1-5.13
Assessment: Land $87,800 Total $87,800
this Parcel was given the wrong assessment, and by reducing
the Total Taxable Value to $33,100, and by correcting the Town and County
taxes, as follows:
|
|
2008 |
2009 |
|
|
$528.96 |
$507.18 |
|
Town |
$349.52 |
$355.64 |
|
Fire |
$30.01 |
$29.02 |
|
School Relevy |
$108.14 |
$148.61 |
|
Total |
$1,016.63 |
$1,040.45 |
and the
|
|
2008 |
2009 |
|
|
$874.14 |
$838.15 |
|
Town |
$577.60 |
587.73 |
|
Fire |
$49.59 |
$47.96 |
|
School Relevy |
$1,834.89 |
$1,654.80 |
|
Total |
$3,336.22 |
$3,128.64 |
5. That the Clerk of this Board is
directed to forthwith mail a certified copy of this resolution to the various
Tax Collectors for the Towns stated above together with the original copies of
those applications completed in accordance with section two of this resolution.
6. The
Clerk of this Board shall mail a copy of this resolution to the above named
School and the amount to be charged to each School shall not be charged until
10 days after such mailing. Such amount
shall be deducted by the County Treasurer from the money payable to each School
as a result of school taxes returned after the date such amount is charged and
which shall be paid to each School after May 1, 2010. The
Moved by: Mr. Hopkins Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Fanton 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
RESOLUTION
NO. 48-10
ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL ACCOUNT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
Offered by: Court Facilities and
Ways and Means Committees
WHEREAS, the existing records storage
building at the
WHEREAS, a Capital Account is hereby
established for the construction of a new records storage building at the
County Landfill adjacent to the existing records storage building, and
WHEREAS, the funding for such Capital
Account will come from fees generated in the
RESOLVED:
1. That the sum of $80,000 is transferred
from the Record Management Reserve Account to a Capital Account to be
determined by the County Treasurer, for the construction of a records storage
building at the County Landfill.
Moved by: Mr. Pullen Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. O’Grady 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
RESOLUTION
NO. 49-10
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
WHEREAS, a grant in the amount of $50,000 was originally accepted
and appropriated by Resolution No. 62-2008, and
WHEREAS, such funding not used in calendar year 2008 was
reappropriated by Resolution No. 31-2009, and
WHEREAS, due to overlapping fiscal years the unexpended amount of
$24,818.71 needs to be reappropriated for calendar year 2010, now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED:
1. That
Moved by: Mr. Hopkins Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Fanton 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
(Memo:
The Tax Assessment Study Grant referenced in Resolution No. 49-10 for a
County-wide assessment study completed in March 2009 was accepted in two
separate components of $25,000 each. The
first portion was originally accepted by Resolution No. 62-08 and
reappropriated for 2009 by Resolution No. 31-09. The second portion was accepted by Resolution
No. 131-09 and is being reappropriated by this Resolution.)
RESOLUTION
NO. 50-10
APPROVAL OF NEW
THE ALLEGANY
RATIFYING SHERIFF’S SIGNATURE
Offered by:
Public Safety and Ways and Means Committees
WHEREAS, a new agreement for Court Security with the New York State
Unified Court System and Allegany County Sheriff’s Department will be effective
for a five-year period, and
WHEREAS, the five-year
Court Security Agreement is divided into annual one year renewal periods commencing April 1, 2009, and terminating March 31, 2014, as in the
prior agreement, and
WHEREAS, the initial period for this Court Security Agreement with
the New York State Unified Court System is from April 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010, and
WHEREAS, the total amount of reimbursement for such Agreement shall
not exceed $320,000, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That Court Security Agreement
commencing April 1, 2009, and terminating on March 31, 2010, between the New
York State Unified Court System and the Allegany County Sheriff's Department
for the provision of Court Security, is approved.
2. That the signature by the Sheriff on
the Court Security Agreement is ratified by this Board.
Moved by: Mr. Healy Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Pullen 14
Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent
Comments made regarding Resolution No. 50-10 included: Legislator O’Grady noted that he would like
to see an effort made by the Public Safety Committee, working with the Court
Facilities and County Space Needs Committee, to see if the state would take
over the Court Security function once the new facility is completed.
AUDITS:
A motion was made by
Legislator Hopkins, seconded by Legislator Fanton and carried, that the audits
be acted upon collectively and by totals.
A motion was made by
Legislator Hopkins, seconded by Legislator Burdick and adopted on a roll call
vote of 14 Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent, that the audit of claims, totaling $1,838,099.57,
including prepaid expenses, be approved for payment as recommended by the
County Administrator. (
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. on a motion made by Legislator
Burdick, seconded by Legislator Russo and carried.