ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS

REGULAR SESSION

MAY 24, 2010

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CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Board of Legislators was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman Curtis W. Crandall.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by United States Army Reserve Private Sara-Ann Baldwin.

INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Legislator David Pullen.

ROLL CALL: 14 Present; 1 Absent (Legislator Russo).

RECOGNITION OF AMERICAN LEGION POPPY DAY:

County Historian Craig Braack provided a short history of the tradition of the American Legion Poppy which serves as a memorial and fundraising benefit for disabled veterans. Memorial Day will be celebrated this weekend. In the mid 1960s, Congress investigated the origins of Memorial Day and discovered Waterloo, New York, to have the oldest written proof, a copy of a local newspaper asking for volunteers to decorate the graves of fallen Civil War soldiers from the community. In 1968, the last Monday of May was designated as the official Memorial Day holiday and the name was changed from Decoration Day.

Each year around Memorial Day, Veterans of Foreign War members and American Legion Auxiliary volunteers distribute millions of bright red poppies, made by hospitalized veterans, in exchange for contributions to assist disabled and hospitalized veterans. The poppy reminds the community of the past sacrifices and continuing needs of our veterans. It has become a nationally known and recognized symbol of sacrifice and is worn to honor the men and women who served for their country in all wars.

A brief history of the artificial poppy: In World War I, on the battlefields of Belgium, the poppies grew wild amid the ravaged landscape. How could such a pretty little flower grow wild while surrounded by death and destruction? The over-turned soils of battle enabled the poppy seeds to be covered, thus allowing them to grow, and to forever serve as a reminder of the bloodshed during that and future wars. The poppy movement was inspired by the poem, “In Flanders Fields,” written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, of the Canadian forces in 1915 before the United States entered World War I. Flanders Field is the name of one of the American cemeteries in Europe. Selling replicas of the Flanders poppy originated in some of the allied countries following the Armistice. Mr. Braack read the poem, “In Flanders Fields.”

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

The Board meeting minutes of May 10, 2010, were approved on a motion made by Legislator Hopkins, seconded by Legislator Pullen and carried.

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

Chairman Curtis W. Crandall granted privilege of the floor to Supervising Public Health Educator Theresa Moore who gave a PowerPoint presentation on Allegany County’s 2010-2013 Community Health Assessment. After extensive research, focus-group discussion, and administration of a County-wide survey, the Allegany County Department of Health has identified the following as issues/concerns regarding the health of County residents: County population, income status, education, housing, mortality rates, dental health, maternal and child health, chronic disease, injury control, and communicable disease. The data was assembled to establish a County report card, which provides a grade for several health indicators. Based on the health-related rates presented in the summary, the County report card, and the survey completed by more than 200 County residents in 2009, the Department of Health, working with the Jones Memorial Hospital, Cuba Memorial Hospital, and Allegany-Western Steuben Rural Health Network, has chosen the following as focus areas for 2010-2013: (1) Physical Activity and Nutrition (Obesity); (2) Tobacco Use; and (3) Unintentional Injury (fall prevention among elder population). Other priorities identified were: Dental Health and Adolescent and Young Adult Sexual Activity. A copy of the presentation is attached to the original minutes.

Chairman Curtis W. Crandall presented a certificate to Sara-Ann Baldwin, United States Army Reserve Private 1^st Class, in grateful appreciation of her commitment to serve our Country. Her service dates are October 2009 to the present. Ms. Baldwin is currently attending Genesee Valley Central School and is participating in the BOCES Government Intern Program. She will participate in Basic Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in July, and plans to attend college at the University of Buffalo. Her Military Occupational Specialty will be Human Resources Specialist. Ms. Baldwin led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at the beginning of the meeting as part of the Veterans’ Honorary Pledge of Allegiance Program.

Chairman Curtis W. Crandall and Sheriff William Tompkins recognized Travis G. Middaugh, United States Marines Staff Sergeant, for his service to our Country. Mr. Middaugh’s service dates are May 2003 to the present, and he is also an Allegany County Sheriff’s Office employee. Following Basic Training at Parris Island, SC, duty locations include Camp Lejune, NC, several U.S. Navy Ships and eleven South American countries conducting counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism operations, Africa, Israel, and several tours in Iraq. Commendations Mr. Middaugh received included: Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon, Purple Heart, Meritorious Mast Awards (4), Certificate of Commendation, and numerous service and campaign awards. Sheriff William Tompkins presented Mr. Middaugh with a plaque, and recounted some of his history with the Sheriff’s Office and with the Marine Corps. Most of his service time has been spent in overseas deployments to combat situations, and he has an extraordinary record. Mr. Middaugh was accompanied by his wife, Jennifer, their three children, and his mother. Chairman Crandall presented Mr. Middaugh with a citation prepared by NYS Assemblyman Joseph Giglio. An excerpt from that citation is included: “Whereas, the freedoms and security we cherish as Americans come at a very high price for those serving in the military in times of conflict, it is fitting and proper that we who are the beneficiaries of those who risk their lives, leaving their families behind, express our appreciation and eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and courageous acts; now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Assemblyman Joseph Giglio, present this citation to honor Staff Sergeant Travis G. Middaugh for his bravery while serving in Iraq with the United States Marine Corps; and be it further resolved that a copy of this citation, suitably embossed, be transmitted to Staff Sergeant Travis G. Middaugh.”

Chairman Crandall granted privilege of the floor to the following:

Chairman Curtis W. Crandall recognized Legislator Theodore Hopkins for an award he received recently at a recognition dinner held by Southern Tier West. Legislator Hopkins, who is a member of the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board, was recognized for outstanding service and support in achievement of regional goals. Southern Tier West encompasses the counties of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Allegany, and is responsible for many worthwhile projects throughout the region.

County Administrator John Margeson presented Allegany County’s Bond Rating Report. For the past few weeks, County Treasurer Terri Ross, County Attorney Thomas Miner, and County Administrator John Margeson have participated in conference calls with the County’s Financial Advisors, Municipal Solutions, along with Bond Counsel, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, and Bond Counsel for the New York State Bond Bank Agency regarding borrowing funds to finance construction of the Courthouse addition and renovation. During one of the conversations with bond counsel, the County received some good news. Due to the fact that we were going to the bond market to borrow money, the national municipal bond rating company of Standard and Poors had reviewed Allegany County’s finances and financial condition, and as a result of that review, increased our bond rating from A- bond rating, which has existed for a number of years, to an A+ bond rating. A bond rating for a municipality is similar to a credit score for an individual. The higher the bond rating is for a municipal government, the lower the risk is for investors in the bonds, and typically what also happens is that the higher your municipal bond rating is, the lower the interest rate is going to be on the principal borrowing.

Last week, Allegany County, along with four other counties in the State of New York, participated in a bond issuance in accordance with the Recovery Bond Act, which was a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, or what is commonly referred to as the Federal Stimulus Policy. The other four counties that participated were Madison, Oneida, Broome, and Sullivan. As a result of that issuance, the interest rate assigned to our portion of the lending was 3.96 percent. Our previous bond rating, according to the Comptroller, has historically resulted in interest rates of approximately 4.9 percent. Mr. Margeson believes, and his belief is backed up by information published by the State Comptroller’s Office, that the improved bond rating resulted in our issue being assessed a 3.9 percent interest rate, or one percent difference, a one percent savings in interest. Based on the amount of money we borrowed and the repayment term of 25 years, that one percent difference in interest rate as a result of an improved bond rating will save the people of Allegany County over the term of that repayment schedule somewhere between $1.2 and $1.7 million.

In addition to that, as mentioned before, the program that we participated in is something that came out of the ARRA. Essentially, the federal government is making funding available to municipal governments across the State of New York in an effort to spur the economy and create jobs. What makes this program so attractive is that the federal government is subsidizing the interest payment on that principal debt for anywhere from 35 to 45 percent of the interest cost. As a result of the amount we borrowed and the repayment term selected, our participation in that program has been calculated by bond counsel to save Allegany County over the term of that loan approximately $4.1 million. The combination of the improved bond rating and the fact that we were able to take advantage of this special lending program through the federal government, over the term of the loan, is going to save the people of Allegany County somewhere between $5.5 and $6 million in interest expenses.

Legislator O’Grady questioned if the County would also get the interest break from the Office of Court Administration. Mr. Margeson replied that we would, and that would be over and above what he just reported. Legislator Ungermann asked if this savings could be applied to reduce taxes. Mr. Margeson noted that would be up to the Legislators.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.:

Copies of the following were placed on each Legislator’s desk:

1. June 2010 Calendar of Board and Standing Committee meeting dates.

The following communications were also acknowledged:

1. County Treasurer Terri Ross filed a Bond Determinations Certificate dated May 26, 2010, of the County Treasurer of the County of Allegany, New York, Providing for the Details, Form and Related Matters of $13,715,000 Public Improvement (Serial) Bonds, 2010 (MBBA Services), of Said County in the Clerk of the Board’s Office on May 21, 2010.

2. County Treasurer Terri Ross filed a copy of the Annual Financial Report Update Document for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2009, in the Clerk of the Board’s Office on May 18, 2010.

3. Notice of next Fire Advisory Board meeting to be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2010 in the Public Safety Building. In addition, District Coordinators will meet at 7 p.m., and Fire Investigators will meet at 6:30 p.m.

4. Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board meeting minutes from April 15 and meeting notice for May 20, 2010.

5. Correspondence from the Steuben County Department of Public Works advising that the Draft Local Solid Waste Management Plan Modification for Steuben County is available for review and comment on their website: www.steubencony.org.

6. Invitation for Legislators to attend a Meet & Greet Reception for US Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr., in the Legislative Chambers on June 8 at 10 a.m.

7. Correspondence from John Nangle regarding the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in Belfast.

8. Reminder that there will be an open house to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of the Bolivar Free Library on June 13 from 4-6 p.m.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 111-10

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF

ENHANCED FEDERAL MEDICAID MATCHING FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER

THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA)

Offered by: Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, Medicaid is a federal, state, and local health care program whose costs and administration represents the largest component of the state and local fiscal relationship in New York, currently totaling over $51 billion annually, and

WHEREAS, since the program’s inception, counties across the state have struggled to fund the growth of the Medicaid local share, and even with local budget austerity measures, the program’s cost has resulted in higher property taxes, higher sales taxes, and a decline in county services, and

WHEREAS, while a local government Medicaid “cap” has been implemented in New York in an effort to provide some budget stability and help shield local taxpayers from the impact of excessive Medicaid growth, counties remain concerned with the future sustainability of the Medicaid program, the effect on other state and local budget priorities, and the overall outlook for New York’s economic competitiveness, and

WHEREAS, Congress has provided an increase in Federal Medicaid matching funds, set to expire on December 31, 2010, to all states under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in recognition of the recent fiscal crisis, and

WHEREAS, in addition to providing fiscal relief to the State of New York, this increase also provides direct fiscal relief to local governments in New York State which helps ease the local property and sales tax burden for all New Yorkers, and 

WHEREAS, the U.S. Senate, House, and the President all support a six-month extension of this critical temporary enhanced Medicaid assistance through June 30, 2011, because of the continued fiscal pressures experienced by state and local governments due to further declines in tax revenues and increased demand for public services stemming from the recession, and

WHEREAS, New York and twenty-three other states have included a six-month extension of this enhanced funding in their budgets for the coming year, and it is imperative that Congress enact a six-month extension of enhanced Medicaid assistance payments as soon as possible, to allow states to finalize their budgets without having to fill even larger budget holes with tax increases or service cuts that would be necessary in the absence of this federal funding, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED:

1. That the Allegany County Board of Legislators supports a six-month extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) as established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and

2. That this Board calls upon the Governor and the State Legislature to encourage the New York Congressional Delegation to support this six-month extension, and

3. That the Clerk of this Board is requested to forward copies of this Resolution to Governor David A. Paterson, the New York State Legislature, the New York Congressional Delegation, NYSAC, and all others deemed necessary and proper.

Moved by: Mr. Hopkins Adopted: Voice Vote

Seconded by: Mr. Fanton

RESOLUTION NO. 112-10

APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO

ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

Offered by: Human Services Committee

RESOLVED:

1. That Calvin L. Schierer, DO, of Houghton, New York, is appointed to fill a vacancy to the Allegany County Community Services Board, with term of office to commence May 5, 2010, and expire December 31, 2011.

Moved by: Mr. Burdick Adopted: Voice Vote

Seconded by: Mr. Healy

RESOLUTION NO. 113-10

AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE

100 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL AID AND STATE “MARCHISELLI” PROGRAM AID ELIGIBLE COSTS OF A TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID PROJECT; APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Offered by: Public Works and Ways and Means Committees

WHEREAS, a Project for the Bridge Replacement (BIN 3330770) on CR 4 in the Town of Hume, Allegany County, PIN 6754.52 (the Project) is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs of such program to be borne at the ratio of 80 percent federal funds and 20 percent non-federal funds, and

WHEREAS, the County of Allegany desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100 percent of the non-federal share of the costs of Bridge Replacement (BIN 3330770) on CR 4 in the Town of Hume, Allegany County, PIN 6754.52, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED:

1. That the Allegany County Board of Legislators hereby approves the above-subject project.

2. That this Board hereby authorizes the County of Allegany to pay in the first instance 100 percent of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of Design and Right of Way Incidentals work for the project or portions thereof.

3. That the sum of $555,000 is appropriated from Capital Project Account No. H5917.200 and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the project.

4. That in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Allegany County Board of Legislators shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the New York State Department of Transportation thereof.

5. That the Chairman of the Allegany County Board of Legislators be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the County of Allegany with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the project and providing for the administration of the project and the municipality’s first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal aid and state aid eligible project costs and all project costs within appropriations therefor that are not so eligible.

6. That a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the project.

7. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.

Moved by: Mr. Fanton Adopted: Roll Call

Seconded by: Mr. Hopkins 14 Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent

(Memo: The estimated cost of $555,000 for the Design and Right of Way phases of the project referred to in Resolution No. 113-10 is broken down as follows: Federal Share (80 percent) – $444,000; State Share (15 percent) – $83,250; County Share (5 percent) – $27,750.)

RESOLUTION NO. 114-10

A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING FOR

TRANSIT BRIDGE, CR 16, BELFAST (PIN 6754.08) CAPITAL PROJECT

Offered by: Public Works and Ways and Means Committee

RESOLVED:

1. That the sum of $3,668,900 for funding for the Transit Bridge, CR 16, Belfast (PIN 6754.08) is appropriated to Capital Project Account H5904.200 with $579,300 credited to Revenue Account No. H10.3097.5904 (State Funding – Transit Bridge) and $3,089,600 to Revenue Account No. H11.4097.5904 (Federal Funding – Transit Bridge).

Moved by: Mr. Fanton Adopted: Roll Call

Seconded by: Mr. Healy 14 Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent

RESOLUTION NO. 115-10

TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CONTINGENT ACCOUNT

TO A CAPITAL PROJECT ACCOUNT COVERING COST FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE BUILDING

Offered by: Courts Facilities and County Space Needs and Ways and Means Committees

RESOLVED:

1. That the sum of $75,000 is transferred from Account No. A1990.4 (Contingency) to Account No. H1640.200 (Capital Project – Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Building).

Moved by: Mr. Pullen Adopted: Roll Call

Seconded by: Mr. Fanton 13 Ayes, 1 No, 1 Absent

Voting No: Ungermann

Comments made regarding Resolution No. 115-10 included the following: Legislator Ungermann noted that the Maintenance Building should have been included in the Courthouse project because it is a direct result of that project. “Again, as with the parking issue, the County has violated the SEQR process. More importantly, we’re going back to the well and didn’t tell the public that we had to do something about parking and the Maintenance Building.” Mr. Ungermann commented that he has said numerous times that this project would cost $25 million by the time it’s finished, and we’re headed in that direction.

RESOLUTION INTRO. NO. 117-10 (TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM COUNTY ROAD FUND ACCOUNT TO DPW OFFICE BUILDING ACCOUNT) was WITHDRAWN due to some changed circumstances following a motion made by Legislator Pullen, seconded by Legislator Healy and carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 116-10

APPROVING THE 2010 RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN AGREEMENT

WITH OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES;

PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS WHEN SUBCONTRACTS

FOR SPECIAL DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES ARE APPROVED

Offered by: Public Safety and Ways and Means Committees

RESOLVED:

1. That the 2010 Resource Allocation Plan Agreement with Office of Children and Family Services in relation to the state's allocation of funds to the County for providing youth services under its Comprehensive Youth Service Plan is approved.

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

3. That a portion of the funds to be received under such Plan Agreement shall be appropriated from time to time to cover the costs under sub‑contractor service provider agreements as may be approved by this Board.

Moved by: Mr. Healy Adopted: Roll Call

Seconded by: Mr. Fanton 14 Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent

Comments made regarding Resolution No. 116-10 included the following:

Legislator Ungermann noted that for most of the youth programs included in the resolution, the County’s portion of funding is small. Most are 100 percent state funded. If the state is serious about saving money, maybe this is something they could do something about. Mr. Ungermann stated that he’s not saying some of these programs aren’t necessary, but maybe some of them are a little bit of a luxury.

Legislator Pullen commented that he would support the state cutting back on some things. He noted on a report from NYSAC that the state and some of the Department of Social Services programs are reducing some of their funding but not eliminating any of the mandated programs, which will have the effect of shifting $100 million statewide to the counties from the state. Mr. Pullen fears that in the future, we will see more mandates and push-downs from the state. At this point, for programs that are mandated and we receive state funding, we should definitely approve them.

RESOLUTION NO. 117-10

APPROVAL OF 2010 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/DELINQUENCY PREVENTION

(YDDP) PROGRAMS INCLUDING MUNICIPAL YOUTH PROJECTS FOR

RECREATION PROGRAMS, SERVICE PROGRAMS, AND

YOUTH INITIATIVE PROGRAMS

Offered by: Public Safety and Ways and Means Committees

WHEREAS, the County Youth Bureau has recommended certain municipal youth projects for recreation programs, service programs, and youth initiative programs within the County for 2010, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED:

1. That the 2010 Municipal Youth Projects for Recreation are approved as follows:

Municipality	2010 Award	Project	Municipality	2010 Award	Project
Village of Alfred	2,100	R021	Town of Burns	219	R181
Town of Almond	285	R051	Village of Canaseraga	219	R191
Town of Amity	537	R071	Town of Cuba	438	R231
Village of Belmont	400	R081	Village of Cuba	755	R241
Town of Andover	432	R091	Town of Friendship	656	R251
Village of Andover	465	R010	Town of Hume	934	R301
Town of Angelica	221	R111	Town of Independence	509	R321
Village of Angelica	402	R121	Town of Rushford	566	R341
Town of Belfast	2,589	R131	Town of Wellsville	2,912	R371
Town of Bolivar	415	R151	Town of Wirt	234	R411
Village of Bolivar	625	R161	Rushford Lake Project	8,579	R001

2. That the 2010 Municipal Youth Projects for Services are approved as follows:

Agency	Program Title	2010 Award
Allegany Council	Week of Alternatives	$3,000
BOCES	Government for Youth	$2,650
Youth for Christ	Wellsville Skate Park	$1,700
Houghton College	First STEP	$2,200
Houghton College	STEP	$3,500
Allegany Council	Natural Helpers	$1,700
Youth for Christ	Teen Centers	$3,000
Village of Cuba	A Sound Beginning	$2,500
Town of Wellsviille	Dance/Theatre Program	$1,727

3. That the 2010 Municipal Youth Projects for Youth Initiatives are approved as follows:

Agency	Program Title	Award
Literacy West NY, Inc.	Peers Helping Peers	$2,700
Southern Tier Traveling Teacher	GED	$3,256
Allegany Co. Chapter of Red Cross	When I’m In Charge	$ 750
Alfred University	Children Learning Initiatives	$1,850

Moved by: Mr. Healy Adopted: Roll Call

Seconded by: Mr. Hopkins 14 Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent

RESOLUTION NO. 118-10

APPROVAL OF SPECIAL DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAM (SDPP) SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010;

PROVIDING PROGRAM FUNDS

Offered by: Public Safety and Ways and Means Committees

RESOLVED:

1. That the following Special Delinquency Prevention Program (SDPP) Agreements for calendar year 2010, are approved and appropriated as follows:

Agreement	Amount	Approp. Account	Revenue Account
Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. (Prevention Education Referral)	$3,500	A7313.486	A10.3821.04
Allegany County Mental Health Association, Inc. (Youth Compeer Program)	$3,675	A7313.488	A10.3821.07
Allegany County Employment & Training (SYEP)	$5,656	A7318.486	A10.3822.02
Literacy West NY, Inc. (Success Tracks)	$875	A7318.489	A10.3820.50
Southern Tier Traveling Teacher (Special GED Program)	$2,200	A7315.487	A10.3821.7315
Youth Court	$4,900	A7321.483	A10.3825.7321
Houghton College (Special First STEP)	$500	A7313.494	A10.3821.94
Houghton College (Special STEP)	$500	A7313.493	A10.3821.93

2. That the Chairman of the Board is authorized to execute the agreements.

Moved by: Mr. Healy Adopted: Roll Call

Seconded by: Mr. Hopkins 14 Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent

Comments made regarding Resolution No. 118-10 included the following: Legislator Pullen voiced concern about the lack of a state budget and if we’re making commitments if the state funding doesn’t come through. Mr. Margeson responded that the agreements are contingent on the state making funds available.

RESOLUTION NO. 119-10

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF MONROE TO

PROVIDE SERVICES FOR ALLEGANY COUNTY PRISONERS HELD AT

THE ROCHESTER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER FORENSIC UNIT

Offered by: Public Safety and Ways and Means Committees

RESOLVED:

1. That Agreement between the County of Allegany and the County of Monroe for the period January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2015, to provide in-patient psychiatric services for Allegany County prisoners held at the Rochester Psychiatric Center Forensic Unit is approved.

2. That the Chairman of this Board and the Allegany County Sheriff are authorized to execute said Agreement.

Moved by: Mr. Healy Adopted: Roll Call

Seconded by: Mr. Fanton 14 Ayes, 0 Noes, 1 Absent

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 Pullen and adopted on a roll call vote of 13 Ayes, 1 Noes, 1 Absent, that the audit of claims, totaling $3,591,201.52, including prepaid expenses, be approved for payment as recommended by the County Administrator (opposed: Ungermann). (Allegany County’s Local Dollar Share of the NYS Medicaid Program paid year-to-date is $2,976,180.)

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. on a motion made by Legislator Hopkins, seconded by Legislator O’Grady and carried.