2013 Journal - Chenango County

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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CHENANGO COUNTY
2013
Monthly and Annual
Sessions 2013
of the Board of Supervisors
of Chenango County
New York
LAWRENCE N. WILCOX
Chairman – Oxford, N.Y.
RC WOODFORD
Clerk – Oxford, N.Y.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 2013
FIRST DAY OF ANNUAL SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
Mr. Woodford called the meeting to order.
He welcomed everyone to the first day of annual session for the year 2013. He noted that this year is the beginning of
the 215th year of meetings of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors.
Mr. Woodford called the roll with all members present.
AFTON
John H. Lawrence
161 Lewis Lane
Home: (607) 639-2294
Afton, N.Y. 13730
Email: jhlawrence5@gmail.com
154 Hillside Acres
Home: (607) 563-1952
BAINBRIDGE
Dolores Nabinger
Bainbridge, N.Y. 13733
Cell:
(607) 237-9414
Email: dnabinger@yahoo.com
COLUMBUS
Thomas P. Grace
227 South Brookfield Rd.
Home: (607) 847-9806
West Edmeston, NY 13485 Email: graceforcolumbus@frontier.com
COVENTRY
George L. Westcott.
303 County Road 27
Home: (607) 639-2124
Bainbridge, NY 13733
GERMAN
Richard Schlag
1075 Hollow Road
Home: (607) 656-9683
McDonough, N.Y. 13801
Email: rcschlag@frontiernet.net
GREENE
Jack T. Cook
1192 State Hwy 206
Office: (607) 656-4191
Greene, N.Y. 13778
Home: (607) 656-9695
Email: greenesupervisor@nygreene.com
GUILFORD
George J. Seneck
242 Phillips Odell Road
Mt. Upton, N.Y. 13809
Office: (607) 895-6827
Home: (607) 895-6282
Fax:
(607) 895-6042
Email: guilfordsupervisor@frontier.com
LINCKLAEN
Wayne C. Outwater
1521 County Rte 12
DeRuyter, N.Y. 13052
Office: (315) 852-6000
Home: (315) 852-9984
Fax:
(315) 852-1193
MCDONOUGH
Arrington J. Canor
104 Tice Road
Home: (607) 843-9430
Oxford, N.Y. 13830
NEW BERLIN
Ross P. Iannello
4266 State Hwy 8
Office: (607) 847-8288
P.O. Box 458
New Berlin, N.Y. 13411
NORTH NORWICH
Robert E. Wansor
6578 State Hwy 12
Home: (607) 334-4703
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Norwich, N.Y. 13815
Email: drbob.wansor@gmail.com
NORWICH (Town)
David C. Law
133 Thompson Creek Road Office: (607) 337-2302
Norwich, N.Y. 13815
Home: (607) 334-2806
47 Fair Street
Home: (607) 336-2784
Norwich, N.Y. 13815
Fax:
17 York Street
Home: (607) 336-1462
NORWICH (City) Wards 1,2,3
James J. McNeil
(607) 334-2484
NORWICH (City) Wards 4,5,6
Robert M. Jeffrey
Norwich, N.Y. 13815
OTSELIC
Evan T. Williams
114 County Road 13
Home: (315) 653-7247
South Otselic, N.Y. 13155
OXFORD
Lawrence N. Wilcox
3597 County Road 32
Home: (607) 843-9714
Oxford, N.Y. 13830
PHARSALIA
Dennis O. Brown
122 Benedict Hill Road
Office: (607) 334-6634
So. Plymouth, N.Y. 13844
Home: (607) 336-1225
Email: pharsalia@co.chenango.ny.us
PITCHER
Jeffrey B. Blanchard
243 State Hwy 26
Home: (607) 863-4494
Box 41
Pitcher, N.Y. 13136
PLYMOUTH
Jerry L. Kreiner
3573 State Hwy 23
Home: (607) 336-5984
So. Plymouth, N.Y. 13844
Email: plymouth@co.chenango.ny.us
299 Preston Center Road
Home: (607) 334-4920
Oxford, N.Y. 13830
Email: preston@co.chenango.ny.us
PRESTON
Peter C. Flanagan
SHERBURNE
Charles A. Mastro
135 Merrill Road
Office: (607) 674-4481
Sherburne, N.Y. 13460
Home: (607) 674-4573
SMITHVILLE
Fred J. Heisler, Jr.
1780 County Road 2
Home: (607) 656-4975
McDonough, N.Y. 13801
Email: smithtownsuper@aol.com
SMYRNA
Michael R. Khoury
1191 Beaver Meadow Road Home: (607) 627-6275
P.O. Box 21
Email: reedgraphicsllc@gmail.com
Smyrna, NY 13464
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Supervisor Nabinger offered the invocation.
The County Attorney led the flag salute.
Mr. Woodford read the Call of the Meeting.
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APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
Mr. Woodford asked for nominations for a Temporary Chairman of the Board.
Supervisor Iannello moved, seconded by Supervisor Flanagan, to nominate RC Woodford as Temporary Chairman.
Voice vote on the appointment of Mr. Woodford as Temporary Chairman carried.
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APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Mr. Woodford opened the polls for nominations for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2013.
Mr. Brown moved to nominate Lawrence N. Wilcox as Chairman for the year 2013. Mr. Outwater seconded the
motion.
There being no other nominations, Mr. Cook moved, seconded by Mr. Seneck, to close the polls. Carried.
Results of a Roll Call vote on the appointment of Mr. Wilcox as Chairman were: Yes-1727, No-0, Absent-0
Mr. Woodford declared Lawrence N. Wilcox, Supervisor of the Town of Oxford, Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors for the year 2013.
Supervisors Brown and Outwater escorted Mr. Wilcox to the Chair.
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CHAIRMAN WILCOX’S ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
“Thank you for your continued support of me as the Chairman of your Board of Supervisors.
“It is humbling for a Chenango County farm boy to rise to this seat. I must thank my family for the upbringing I had,
encouraging me to go out into the world, seeking an education then spending four years in the Air Force. Almost 40 years ago, I
decided to come back to Chenango County to establish my business and raise a family. I have no regrets for making that
decision.
“2013 promises to be another year of challenge for Chenango County government. We as a county are well poised to
meet this challenge, thanks to the past Boards of Supervisors, our elected officials, our department heads, and our county
employees. We have an excellent team.
“The outlook for help from the State and Federal governments is bleak, as they have a myriad of issues to deal with.
My hope is that they will let us solve our own problems without imposing more financial mandates on us.
“Once again, thank you for your continued support, and lets meet 2013 with a determination of making Chenango
County a stronger, more efficient government for the people of this county.”
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RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION # 1-13
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Mr. Brown offered the following, and moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, That Lawrence N. Wilcox be and hereby is appointed Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of
Chenango County for the year 2013.
Seconded by Mr. Outwater
Results of a Roll Call vote were: Yes-1727, No-0, Absent-0
The Temporary Chairman declared Mr. Wilcox the Chairman of the Board for 2013.
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Mr. Woodford asked everyone to review the address and contact information list and let him know as soon as possible
if there are any changes.
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The meeting adjourned to the Second Day of Annual Session to be held Monday, January 14, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
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SECOND DAY OF ANNUAL SESSION
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2013
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the roll with all members present except Supervisor Khoury.
Supervisor Grace introduced Reverend Stephen Reese from the Columbus Community Church who offered the
invocation.
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APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES
Fifth Day of Annual Session – December 10, 2012
Supervisor Iannello moved, seconded by Supervisor Law, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board.
Carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Woodford said there were no additional communications.
Supervisor Lawrence said in reference to Communication #7 on the upcoming NYSAC Legislative Conference that he
would like to move that the County, in their support of NYSAC, reimburse Board members if they take part in any of the
activities. Mr. Flanagan seconded the motion.
Mr. Brown asked for clarification. Chairman Wilcox said in the first week of February NYSAC has an annual meeting
in Albany and they deal with all the legislative issues they work with. He said in his experience they are a good organization.
Mr. Heisler asked if there would be a cap on the reimbursement. Chairman Wilcox said that is up to the Board. He
said there’s a registration fee and then meals and lodging. Mr. Heisler asked if it would be $500? $600? Chairman Wilcox said
probably $600 if they went with everything. Mr. Heisler said a motion with no cap is hard to vote for.
Mr. Lawrence said different people may only have an interest in one day, or possibly two, etc. Mr. Heisler said it needs
a cap. Mr. Brown asked why a motion was needed and why we wouldn’t just pay for it. Mr. Woodford said quite a few years
ago we did that. He said it just makes it clear the expenditures are authorized. Mr. Brown asked if they went to committee to get
authorization and submitted a travel request if that would control it better. Chairman Wilcox said part of the issue is the
registrations are due by January 18th, so that kind of precludes the committee action.
Mr. Heisler said but this is something that goes on every year. Mrs. Nabinger asked if the expenses had been paid in
the past. Mr. Woodford said it has been ten years or more since anyone attended. Mr. Lawrence went on his own last year and
he asked the question. Mr. Woodford said in his opinion the Board should be the one to authorize it since it’s their conference.
Chairman Wilcox said he thinks it’s well worthwhile to be there. Mr. Woodford said they have been criticized in the
past for not going. Mr. Flanagan said his town had a long standing tradition of approving reimbursement if people wanted to go.
Mr. Brown suggested going ahead on the motion and making a referral to Safety & Rules Committee to develop a
policy to refer to on this in the future. Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Flanagan agreed to amend their motion to include a referral to
Safety & Rules to develop a policy for the future.
The motion as amended carried with Supervisor Heisler opposed.
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Mr. Iannello requested that Communication #6 from the Chairman of the Traffic Safety Board be referred to Safety &
Rules Committee.
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Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor McNeil, to receive and file all of the communications.
Under discussion, Mr. Kreiner said in reference to Communication #6 that the specific functions of the Traffic Safety
Board are outlined in law, so they should make themselves familiar with that. It’s pretty clear.
The motion carried.
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STANDING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2013
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FINANCE
PERSONNEL
SAFETY & RULES
AG., BLDGS. & GROUNDS
*Wayne Outwater
Dennis Brown
Jeffrey Blanchard
Richard Schlag
Jack Cook
Ross Iannello
*Jerry Kreiner
Wayne Outwater
George Seneck
David Law
George Westcott
Michael Khoury
*Jack Cook
Arrington Canor
George Seneck
Charles Mastro
John Lawrence
Robert Wansor
*Charles Mastro
Peter Flanagan
Fred Heisler
Robert Jeffrey
John Lawrence
Evan Williams
HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES
PLANNING &
ECONOMIC DEV.
PUBLIC WORKS
*Jeffrey Blanchard
Richard Schlag
James McNeil
Robert Jeffrey
Robert Wansor
Michael Khoury
*David Law
Ross Iannello
James McNeil
Dolores Nabinger
Thomas Grace
Fred Heisler
*Dennis Brown
Peter Flanagan
Arrington Canor
Jerry Kreiner
Dolores Nabinger
Thomas Grace
George Westcott
Evan Williams
*Denotes Committee Chairperson
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following committee report was presented:
Planning & Economic Development
12-10-12
Mr. Kreiner moved, seconded by Mr. Mastro, to receive and file the committee report. Carried.
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RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION # 2-13
CALLING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2013 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION(S) –
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Wilcox offered the following, and moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby authorizes publication of legal notices
for a Public Hearing, as required by the New York State Office of Homes & Community Renewal and the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, for applications for Community Development Block Grant Program Grants for
the year 2013, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the first, general community development block grant program Public Hearing, shall be held
February 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the second, project specific Public Hearing(s), shall be called by further resolution of this Board of
Supervisors.
Seconded by Mr. Outwater and duly adopted.
RESOLUTION # 3-13
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AUTHORIZING REFUND OF 2012 TAXES PAID IN ERRORTOWN OF NEW BERLINDELINQUENT TAX SERVICES
Mr. Iannello offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of New Berlin Collector has filed a Correction of the return of the 2012 Town and County
Property taxes on the following parcels:
WHEREAS, the property owner paid the taxes on the following parcels at the town level / and subsequently paid the
same taxes returned to Chenango County in error by the town.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer is hereby authorized to refund the property owner the full amount
of taxes paid to Chenango County as delinquent taxes on said parcels and is authorized to collect from the town, the amount of
collections withheld and returned unpaid erroneously by the town collector.
TOWN/ASSESSED TO
New Berlin/Mirabito,
Michael V
Dr.
Cr.
$662.27
$662.27
YR
2012
PARCEL ID#
99.-1-2.2
REASON
Taxes paid by property
owner in error
AMOUNT
$662.27
A342
Refund
Cr. A342 $578.28 Tax to be refunded to Chenango County by Town of New Berlin Collector
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TOWN/ASSESSED TO
Michael V
Dr.
Cr.
$662.27
$662.27
YR
2012
PARCEL ID#
99.-1-2.6
REASON
owner in error
AMOUNT
$662.27
A342
Refund
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TOWN/ASSESSED TO
Michael V
Dr.
Cr.
$1,887.64
$1,887.64
YR
2012
PARCEL ID#
99.-1-3.1
REASON
owner in error
AMOUNT
$1,887.64
A342
Refund
Cr. A342 $1,658.86 Tax to be refunded to Chenango County by Town of New Berlin Collector
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TOWN/ASSESSED TO
Michael V
Dr.
Cr.
$10,386.09
$10,386.09
YR
2012
PARCEL ID#
99.-1-3.2
REASON
owner in error
AMOUNT
$10,386.09
A342
Refund
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TOWN/ASSESSED TO
Michael V
Dr.
Cr.
$935.82
$935.82
YR
2012
PARCEL ID#
99.-1-3.3
REASON
owner in error
AMOUNT
$935.82
A342
Refund
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TOWN/ASSESSED TO
Michael V
Dr.
Cr.
$552.86
$552.86
A342
Refund
YR
2012
PARCEL ID#
99.-1-4.31
REASON
AMOUNT
$552.86
owner in error
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TOWN/ASSESSED TO
Michael V
Dr.
Cr.
$1,544.32
$1,544.32
YR
2012
PARCEL ID#
99.-1-6
REASON
AMOUNT
$1,544.32
owner in error
A342
Refund
Seconded by Mr. McNeil and duly adopted.
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AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF YEAR 2012 FUNDS FOR
PERSONNEL SERVICES EXPENSES – PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING CORRECTIONS
RESOLUTION # 4-13
Mr. Cook offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, due to the varying schedules of individuals at the Public Safety Building, it is possible certain dedicated
personnel services accounts are overdrawn, while others remain under-expensed, dependent upon a particular employee’s
schedule the last week of the year,
WHEREAS, sufficient 2012 Personnel Services appropriations are available to rectify,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make transfers of funds, among
existing 2012 personnel services accounts within the Public Safety Building Corrections budget, in order to reconcile actual 2012
Personnel Services expense for those affected appropriation accounts.
Seconded by Mr. Brown and duly adopted.
Prior to adoption of Resolution #4-13, Mr. Flanagan said when the Sheriff did his annual report there was some
discussion on financials being included in the future and we were told they are working on that. He asked where we are with
that. Mr. Craine noted the books aren’t closed yet, but he would work with the Sheriff if he wants information from the
Treasurer’s Office. Mr. Flanagan asked if they could expect a financial report from the Sheriff. Mr. Craine said he couldn’t
speak for the Sheriff on that.
Chairman Wilcox asked what information Mr. Flanagan was looking for. Mr. Flanagan said basically a consolidated
view with some history to see where we are. He gave the example of utility costs being broken out. Mr. Woodford said the
utilities have gone down significantly. Mr. Flanagan said but what is it per month. Mr. Woodford said it’s about $25,000. Mr.
Flanagan asked how much it had gone down. Mr. Woodford said he didn’t want to speak out of school on that. Mr. Flanagan
said that’s the type of information he’s looking for.
Mr. Cook clarified that this resolution is just a clean up of payroll.
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BILLS AND CLAIMS
RESOLUTION # 5-13
Mr. Outwater offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, this Board has accepted a report of the General, Welfare and Highway bills and claims for the month of,
against Chenango County in the amount of $2,229,800.69.
RESOLVED, that the acts and audits of the Chenango County Auditor, in relation thereto, are approved by this Board;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that certain other expenditures, as reported by the Chenango County Treasurer in the amount of
$1,743,087.10, are accepted and made a part of the following summary.
GENERAL:
Bills & Claims
$1,136,225.61
$
Supervisors' Salaries
Certified Payroll
Sheriff Payroll
Social Svcs. Payroll
Self-insurance Payroll
& Disbursements
24,898.35
753,674.22
430,067.28
345,115.43
1,859.32
715.36
$2,692,555.57
HIGHWAY:
Co. Rd. Bills & Claims
$189,304.00
Co. Rd. Pay & Mach. Rentals 36,034.89
Rd. Mach. Bills & Claims
88,218.07
Rd. Machinery Payrolls
149,522.23
37,950.27
$501,029.46
WELFARE:
Day Care
Administration
Preston Manor
Svcs. for Recipients
Medical
ADC
Foster Care
J.D. Care
Pmt. to State Schools
Home Relief
HEAP
Burials
EEA
TOTALS
$37,375.14
134,468.37
73,638.91
35,907.91
104,007.28
160,193.44
157,763.19
3,570.00
0.00
71,116.52
115.00
0.00
1,147.00
$2,229,800.69
$779,302.76
$1,743,087.10
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR December 2012
$3,972,887.79
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS TO DATE
$57,041,446.60
Seconded by Mr. Kreiner and duly adopted.
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BILLS AND CLAIMS
RESOLUTION # 6-13
against Chenango County in the amount of $533,779.79.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that certain other expenditures, as reported by the Chenango County Treasurer in the amount of $0.00,
are accepted and made a part of the following summary.
GENERAL:
Bills & Claims
Certified Payroll
Sheriff Payroll
& Disbursements
$366,719.10
$
0.00
0.00
$366,719.10
HIGHWAY:
9
10
Co. Rd. Pay & Mach. Rentals
$704.27
30,846.40
$31,550.67
WELFARE:
Day Care
Administration
Preston Manor
Medical
ADC
Foster Care
J.D. Care
Home Relief
HEAP
Burials
EEA
TOTALS
$392.00
39,235.22
17,212.64
0.00
0.00
52,170.33
35.00
0.00
0.00
26,350.17
0.00
0.00
114.66
$533,779.79
$135,510.02
$0.00
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR January 2013
$533,779.79
$533,779.79
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Ms. DeCordova, the reporter from the Evening Sun, asked to address the Board. She said after nine years she is
leaving the paper. She thanked the Board members and various department heads for their assistance over the years and
introduced reporter Shawn Magrath who will now be covering the Board’s meetings. Chairman Wilcox wished Ms. DeCordova
good luck in the future.
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Chairman Wilcox asked for a short Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations.
Supervisor Iannello moved, seconded by Supervisor Seneck, to go into Executive Session. Carried.
Supervisor Heisler moved, seconded by Supervisor Schlag, to go out of Executive Session. Carried.
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The meeting adjourned to the regular monthly meeting to be held Monday, February 11, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2013
The Clerk called the roll with all members present except Supervisor Schlag.
Supervisor Westcott offered the invocation.
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First Day of Annual Session – January 2, 2013
Second Day of Annual Session – January 14, 2013
Supervisor Seneck moved, seconded by Supervisor Canor, to approve the minutes of the above meetings of the Board.
Carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Woodford said there was one additional communication from the Chenango County Industrial Development
Agency. He said it was a Notice of Public Hearing on the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway Corporation’s
(NYSWRR) railroad line and their lease. The Public Hearing is scheduled for February 25th at 6 p.m. in the Board’s chambers.
Mr. Iannello asked for clarification on the purpose of the public hearing. Mr. Woodford said he believes it’s about the
lease. Mr. Craig from Commerce Chenango said it is about negotiations with the NYSWRR for a new operating agreement and
lease. He said economic development money from the federal government was obtained for the repair project.
Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Law, to receive and file all of the Communications. Carried.
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APPOINTMENTS
Administrator, Self Insurance Plan
RC Woodford
1 yr.
12-31-13
4 yr.
4 yr.
4 yr.
4 yr.
4 yr.
4 yr.
12-31-16
12-31-16
12-31-16
12-31-16
12-31-16
12-31-16
3 yr.
3 yr.
12-31-15
12-31-15
3 yr.
12-31-15
1 yr.
1 yr.
12-31-13
12-31-13
1 yr.
12-31-13
Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board
William Betts – Farmer Rep.
Stanley Davis – Grange Rep.
Ken Dibbell – Farmland Preservation
Donald Franklin – Farmer Rep.
Terry Ives – Farmer Rep.
Bradd Vickers – Agri-Business
Airport Steering Committee
Richard Morris
Rodney Schultes
Board of Ethics
Daryl Forsythe
Capital Projects Improvement Committee
East & West Side Parks
David Law
James McNeil
Chaplain of the Board
Wayne Outwater
Chenango County Cooperative Extension
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Peter Flanagan
Ross Iannello
1 yr.
1 yr.
12-31-13
12-31-13
4 yr.
12-31-16
1 yr.
12-31-13
2 yr.
12-31-14
3 yr.
3 yr.
3 yr.
3 yr.
12-31-15
12-31-15
12-31-15
12-31-15
Community Services Board
John Bennett
Criminal Justice Advisory Board
Sheriff Ernest Cutting
Fish and Wildlife Management Board
Robert Brenzel, Landowner Rep
Planning Board
Perry Owen
Daniel Palmer
Paul Romahn
Joseph Woerter
Senior Citizen Council and Older Americans Act Advisory Council
Richard Schlag
1 yr.
12-31-13
1 yr.
1 yr.
12-31-13
12-31-13
3 yr.
3 yr.
3 yr.
3 yr.
12-31-15
12-31-15
12-31-15
12-31-15
3 yr.
3 yr.
3 yr.
3 yr.
3 yr.
3 yr.
12-31-15
12-31-15
12-31-15
12-31-15
12-31-15
12-31-15
Soil & Water Conservation District
John Lawrence
Evan Williams
Traffic Safety Board
Ernest Cutting
Steve Dutcher
Harold Ives
Elizabeth Wonka
Youth Board
John Cameron
Kathleen Hansen
Ross Iannello
Thomas Kelly
Lois LoPresti
Karen Osborn
Supervisor Iannello moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to approve the appointments. Carried.
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REPORTS
Board of Elections 2012 Annual Report
Weights and Measures 2012 Annual Report
Youth Bureau 2012 Annual Report
Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Mastro, to receive and file the Annual Reports. Carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
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The following committee reports were presented:
Agriculture, Buildings & Grounds
1-22-13
Finance
1-31-13
Health & Human Services
1-29-13
Personnel
1-30-13
1-15-13
Public Works
1-17-13
Safety & Rules
1-16-13
Airport Steering
7-30-12
Mr. McNeil moved, seconded by Mr. Westcott, to receive and file all the committee reports. Carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Re: Community Development Block Grant Program
The Clerk of the Board read the Notice of Public Hearing.
Chairman Wilcox declared the Public Hearing open and asked anyone wishing to speak to come forward and state their
name.
Barb Schindler, President, Golden Artist Colors, Inc. introduced herself and Jim Henderson, Chief Financial Officer.
Ms. Schindler said Golden Artist Colors is located in Columbus/New Berlin and they have a 100,000 square foot
facility there but they need a little more space. She said they had done a search throughout Chenango County and Oneonta for
the right fit and they found the Hale Street facility which is the right size and fits with their business plan.
Ms. Schindler said this grant and loan opportunity is gap financing for them as the cost to buy the facility is higher than
the appraisal and the bank would like to see additional financing. She said over the next five years this project is expected to
yield 37-40 new jobs, mostly in warehousing. They are going to move warehousing from Columbus to Norwich for greater ease
in getting products out. They ship worldwide.
Ms. Schindler said they will be using the new space that will be opened up in New Berlin for new manufacturing lines
for two new products that will be launched in 2014 and that will involve some new technology for them. In order to launch in
2014 they will have to be producing the new products by the end of this year. They have 160 employees right now.
Ms. Schindler thanked the Board for their time and consideration.
With no one else wishing to speak, Mr. Cook moved, seconded by Mr. Canor, to close the Public Hearing. Carried.
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RESOLUTIONS
PREFERRED AGENDA
1. Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contractual Agreement For Court Cleaning And Minor Repairs For The Period April 1, 2012
Through March 31, 2013 – Department Of Public Facilities
2. Resolution For A Home Rule Request In Relation To Extending The Existing Authorization To Impose The Additional One
Percent Sales And Compensating Use Taxes
3. Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation Of Year 2012 Funds For Assigned Counsel Expenses – Public Defender
4. Authorizing Appropriation Of Grant Funds From The United States Department Of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest
Partnership (BVP) – Sheriff’s Office
5. Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For The Purchase Of Airboat Shed – Sheriff’s Office
6. Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For The Purchase Of Truck-Mounted Snow Plow – Public Facilities
7. Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For The Purchase Of Passenger Van – Community Mental Hygiene Services
8. Changing 2013 Tax Rolls Pertaining To Correction Of Errors For Various Towns - Real Property Tax Services Department
9. Amending Resolution #163-05P “Authorizing A Fee For Title Searches Associated With Tax Lien Foreclosures” And
Amending Chenango County Rules For The Sale Of Tax Acquired Property As It Relates To Said Fee – Delinquent Tax
Enforcement
10. Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract With Chenango County Catholic Charities For Supported Housing Services –
Community Mental Hygiene Services
11. Establishing Income Eligibility Guidelines And Sliding Fee Scales – Department Of Public Health
12. Appointing Scott Cohen, M.D., Medical Director – Department Of Public Health
13. Designating Standing Committee On Personnel To Conduct Public Hearing In Accordance With Civil Service Law Section
209(3)(E) And Establishing Date Therefor
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14. Authorizing Adoption Of Standard Work Days For Chenango County Elected and Appointed Officials Participating In The
New York State And Local Employees’ Retirement System
15. Approving Labor Contract Between The New York State Nurses’ Association And Chenango County (2013 – 2015)
16. Authorizing Expenditure Of Funds From Capital Project Account #H6410.40 – Infrastructure, Promotion And Business
Development – Walking Ridge Development, LLC – Natural Gas Economic Development Consultant Services –
Department Of Planning & Development
17. Declaring Vehicle Surplus – Department Of Public Works
18. Authorizing Agreement With The New York State Department Of Correctional Services And Community Supervision For
The Purchase Of Food Products From The Office Of Nutritional Services – Sheriff’s Office
19. Authorizing Memorandum Of Understanding With New York State Department Of Correctional Services And Community
Supervision, And SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital For Prisoner Bed Space At SUNY Upstate Medical Center –
Sheriff’s Office
Mr. Outwater moved, seconded by Mr. Kreiner, to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions.
Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes-1677, No-0, Absent-50
Absent: Supervisors Schlag and Flanagan
The Chairman declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.
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RESOLUTION # 7-13
PROCLAIMING “ENGINEER’S WEEK” IN CHENANGO
COUNTY
WHEREAS, Many people can rightfully take credit for the physical improvements around Chenango County; The
politicians and planners who guide its development; the construction workers who apply their skills to the construction of our
roadways, bridges, and other infrastructure improvements; and the businesses and public who fund the projects. Notably
absent from this list are the men and women working behind the scenes to transform abstract ideas into reality, those
distinctive and creative thinkers whose work is truly an applied science; in short, Engineers; and
WHEREAS, This week, Chenango County joins the New York State Society of Professional- Engineers, the American
Society of Civil Engineers, and all other local Engineering Societies in cerebrating National Engineers Week 'This event has been
observed since 1951, when the engineering community honored George Washington, who was a military Engineer and Land
Surveyor; and
WHEREAS, Engineers are responsible for the betterment of society and strive to improve and hold paramount the
health, safety, and welfare of the global- society. Engineers have a profound impact not only on our quality of rife but also the
development and economic enhancement of the area;
RESOLVED, That I, Lawrence N. Wilcox, Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors,
in recognition of their contributions to the beauty, vitality, and stability of our county, do hereby proclaim the week of
February 17th -23rd, 2013 "ENGINEER’S WEEK" in the County of Chenango, State of New York.
Seconded by Dr. Wansor and duly adopted.
RESOLUTION # 8-13P
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AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT FOR COURT CLEANING AND MINOR REPAIRS
FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2013 –
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
The Agriculture, Buildings, & Grounds Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango has received notification from the State of New York Unified Court System,
Sixth Judicial District that the Chenango County Court Cleaning and Minor Repairs Agreement for the State Fiscal Year 20122013 has been established,
RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of
Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a contractual Court Cleaning and Minor
Repairs Agreement renewal with the State of New York Unified Court System, Sixth Judicial District for the period April 1, 2012
through March 31, 2013, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the maximum compensation for said period shall be $137,048.00.
The Chairman declared the resolution duly adopted.
RESOLUTION # 9-13P
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RESOLUTION FOR A HOME RULE REQUEST IN RELATION
TO EXTENDING THE EXISTING AUTHORIZATION TO
IMPOSE THE ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND
COMPENSATING USE TAXES
The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IX of the New York State Constitution, the County of Chenango hereby requests the
enactment of Senate Bill # S.2347 and Assembly Bill #A.2841, entitled “An Act to Amend the Tax Law, in Relation to
Extending the Authorization of the County of Chenango to Impose an Additional One Percent of Sales and Compensating Use
Taxes”, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby declared that a necessity exists for the enactment of such legislation and that the County of
Chenango does not have the power to enact such legislation by local law,
RESOLVED, That upon approval by a majority of the membership of this Board of Supervisors, the Chairman of the
Board and the Clerk of the Board be and hereby are authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a Municipal Home
Rule Request for the enactment of Senate Bill #S.2347 and Assembly Bill #A.2841, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Board, as required by statute, forward certified copies of said Home Rule Request:
two (2) with the Senate and two (2) with the Assembly for the Senate Bill and two (2) with the Assembly and two (2) with the
Senate for the Assembly Bill.
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RESOLUTION # 10-13P
AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF YEAR
2012 FUNDS FOR ASSIGNED COUNSEL EXPENSES – PUBLIC
DEFENDER
RESOLVED, That a supplemental appropriation of year 2012 funds, in the amount of $24,158.78, be made from
Appropriation Account # A1990.46 – Contingent Account, to Appropriation Account #A1170.47 – Assigned Counsel Conflict.
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RESOLUTION # 11-13P
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (BVP) –
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, by Resolution #146-12P, this Board of Supervisors did authorize application and acceptance by the
County of Chenango for grant funds through the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs through the
Bureau of Justice Assistance for a Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant, and
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango has received notification that said grant funds have been awarded to the County
for the purchase of five (5) soft armor vests for Chenango County law enforcement and corrections personnel in the amount of
$3,675.00, of which a 50% match is required, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to appropriate said grant proceeds,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A4388
– Federal Aid BVP, by $1,837.50, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $1,837.50 be made from Revenue Account #A4388 to
Appropriation Account #A3110.48 – Purchase Soft Body Armor Vest, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the remaining 50% Match for said 5 soft armor vests shall be made from Appropriation Account
#A3110.43 – Quarter Master (Sheriff) and/or Appropriation Account # A3170.43 – Quarter Master (Corrections).
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RESOLUTION # 12-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF AIRBOAT SHED – SHERIFF’S OFFICE
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to
make a transfer of funds, in the amount of $6,624.50, from Capital Project Account #H3110.98 – Snowmobile Grant, to
Appropriation Account #A3110.21 – Equipment (Sheriff), for purchase of shed for the airboat.
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RESOLUTION # 13-13P
OF TRUCK-MOUNTED SNOW PLOW – PUBLIC FACILITIES
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the
amount of $4,750.00, from Appropriation Account #A1620.42 – Supplies/Materials to Appropriation Account #A1620.21 Equipment for purchase of a truck-mounted snow plow for Public Facilities.
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RESOLUTION # 14-13P
OF PASSENGER VAN – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE
SERVICES
amount of $24,120.00, from Appropriation Account #A4320.50 – Reinvestment/Contract to Appropriation Account #A4320.21 –
Equipment for the purchase of a passenger van for the Chenango Club Program.
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RESOLUTION # 15-13P
CHANGING 2013 TAX ROLLSPERTAINING TO CORRECTION
OF ERRORS FOR VARIOUS TOWNS - REAL PROPERTY TAX
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Correction of Errors have been filed for the 2013 tax roll,
RESOLVED, That the County Treasurer and the Real Property Tax Services Department are hereby authorized and
directed to correct the following parcels, and charge accounts as listed below plus any unaccrued interest.
Town/Assessed To
Afton/Barbarise, Arlene
DR.
DR.
$2160.90
$1480.72
YR.
2013
Parcel ID#
289.1-1-2.5
A331 Afton Central School
A331 Village of Afton
Reason
Remove School Relevy
Bankruptcy
Adjustment
$3,641.62
CR. $3641.62
A250
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Bainbridge/Cirigliano,Wayne J 2013
275.-1-9.21
Remove School Relevy
$343.52
Bankruptcy
DR. $ 343.52
A331 Bainbridge Guilford Central School
CR. $ 343.52
A250
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Columbus/Lund, Lula
2013
48.-1-23
Remove School Relevy $1,018.96
Bankruptcy
DR. $1018.96
A331 Unadilla Valley Central School
CR. $1018.96
A250
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Columbus/Lund, Lula
2013
48.-1-25
Bankruptcy
DR. $1083.27
A331 Unadilla Valley Central School
CR. $1083.27
A250
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Coventry/Lerwick,Oscar
2013
261.-1-9
Ag Exemption
$452.47
Phyllis
Miscalculated
DR.
$ 331.70
A342
DR.
$ 120.77
A430
CR.
$ 452.47
A250
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Greene /Gidzinski, Adele
2013
267.-1-35.11
Bldg Assessed
$1613.92
That was not there
DR. $ 540.33
A342
DR. $ 239.47
A430
DR. $ 834.12
A444 Chenango Forks Central School
CR. $1613.92
A250
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Greene /Genter, Donna M
2013
268.-3-10.1
Add Senior Exemption
$433.98
Miscalc income
DR.
$ 338.70
A342
DR.
$ 95.28
A430
CR.
$ 433.98
A250
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Greene /Nuzzo, Gino &
2013
270.-1-6.42
Bldg Assessed
$1714.61
Noreen
That was not there
DR.
DR.
DR.
CR.
$ 579.56
$ 257.46
$ 877.59
$1714.61
A342
A430
A444 Greene Central School
A250
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Guilford /Falciani, Robert J & 2013
209.09-1-9.2
Relevied water on wrong $131.25
Rose Marie
parcel by Clerk
DR.
CR.
$ 131.25
$ 131.25
A430
A250
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Guilford/Reyes, Jerry
2013
196.-2-14
Bankruptcy
DR. $1791.15
A331 Bainbridge-Guilford Valley Central School
CR. $1791.15
A250
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Pharsalia/Ponterio,Marsha L 2013
DR.
DR.
CR.
$ 190.68
$ 42.85
$ 233.53
80.-1-21.41
Small Claims
Assessment Reduction
$233.53
A342
A430
A250
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Smyrna/Cole, Jerry &
2013
13.-1-21
Add Ag Exemption
$1207.22
Regina
granted by B.A.R
DR.
DR.
CR.
$ 759.87
$ 447.35
$1207.22
A342
A430
A250
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RESOLUTION # 16-13P
AMENDING RESOLUTION #163-05P “AUTHORIZING A FEE
FOR TITLE SEARCHES ASSOCIATED WITH TAX LIEN
FORECLOSURES” AND AMENDING CHENANGO COUNTY
RULES FOR THE SALE OF TAX ACQUIRED PROPERTY AS IT
RELATES TO SAID FEE – DELINQUENT TAX ENFORCEMENT
WHEREAS, Resolution #163-05P authorized the imposition of a Search Fee associated with the enforcement of tax
lien properties of $100.00 per parcel, as allowed by Article 11 of Real Property Tax Law, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended said fee be increased to $150.00 per parcel, as allowed by said law, and
WHEREAS, the $100.00 fee was cancelled in prior years upon tax foreclosure, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended the amended $150.00 fee be imposed upon the successful buyer of a tax sale property,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby amends Resolution #163-05P, to institute
a $150.00 search fee per parcel, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the amended $150.00 fee shall be imposed on those parcels subject to tax lien enforcement in June
2013, and thereafter, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Rules for the Sale of Tax Acquired Property be and hereby are amended to
impose the $150.00 search fee upon the successful buyer of any tax sale property.
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RESOLUTION # 17-13P
AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH
CHENANGO COUNTY CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOR
SUPPORTED HOUSING SERVICES – COMMUNITY MENTAL
HYGIENE SERVICES
The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Community Mental Hygiene Services Program desires to renew their contract with
Chenango County Catholic Charities for services which provide assistance to people with serious mental illness in locating and
securing main stream (generic) housing, and
WHEREAS, said services may include assistance with choosing housing, roommates and furniture; help with initial
and ongoing affordability; and linkage with a comprehensive community support system of case management, mental health,
rehabilitation, respite, social, employment and health supports, and
WHEREAS, Chenango County Catholic Charities has the professional staff to provide said services,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board, upon the approval of the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized
to sign a contract, on behalf of the County of Chenango, with Chenango County Catholic Charities to provide support housing
services within the Chenango County Community Mental Hygiene Services Program, and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the total cost for said program shall not exceed $180,353.00,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the terms of said contract shall be January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said contract shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4320.51 – Catholic
Charities Contractual.
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RESOLUTION # 18-13P
ESTABLISHING INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES AND
SLIDING FEE SCALES – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
RESOLVED, That the following sliding fee schedule is hereby adopted for the Chenango County Department of Public
Health:
Chenango County Health Department
Sliding Fee Scale
2013
(Based on the 2013 HHS Poverty Guidelines)
Poverty %
100%
200%
225%
250%
275%
300%
600%
Family Size
1
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
221
958
11,490
442
1,915
22,980
497
2,154
25,853
552
2,394
28,725
608
2,633
31,598
663
2,873
34,470
1,326
5,745
68,940
2
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
298
1,293
15,510
597
2,585
31,020
671
2,908
34,898
746
3,231
38,775
820
3,554
42,653
895
3,878
46,530
1,790
7,755
93,060
3
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
376
1,628
19,530
751
3,255
39,060
845
3,662
43,943
939
4,069
48,825
1,033
4,476
53,708
1,127
4,883
58,590
2,253
9,765
117,180
4
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
453
1,963
23,550
906
3,925
47,100
1,019
4,416
52,988
1,132
4,906
58,875
1,245
5,397
64,763
1,359
5,888
70,650
2,717
11,775
141,300
5
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
530
2,298
27,570
1,060
4,595
55,140
1,193
5,169
62,033
1,325
5,744
68,925
1,458
6,318
75,818
1,591
6,893
82,710
3,181
13,785
165,420
6
20
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
608
2,633
31,590
1,215
5,265
63,180
1,367
5,923
71,078
1,519
6,581
78,975
1,671
7,239
86,873
1,823
7,898
94,770
3,645
15,795
189,540
7
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
685
2,968
35,610
1,370
5,935
71,220
1,541
6,677
80,123
1,712
7,419
89,025
1,883
8,161
97,928
2,054
8,903
106,830
4,109
17,805
213,660
8
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
762
3,303
39,630
1,524
6,605
79,260
1,715
7,431
89,168
1,905
8,256
99,075
2,096
9,082
108,983
2,286
9,908
118,890
4,573
19,815
237,780
77
335
4,020
155
670
8,040
174
754
9,045
193
838
10,050
213
921
11,055
232
1,005
12,060
464
2,010
24,120
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
161
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
161
48
14
10
13
17
17
18
14
9
40
7
3
161
61
18
13
16
22
22
24
18
12
50
8
4
161
67
20
14
17
24
24
26
20
13
55
9
5
161
73
22
16
19
27
27
28
22
14
60
10
5
161
145
43
31
38
53
53
56
43
28
120
20
10
161
For each additional person,
add
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
PROGRAM
Nursing
Adacel(Tdap)
HepA
Hep B
Hep A & B Twinrix
Menactra
MMR
Pneumovax
Tetanus Decavac
Gardasil
Lead
Administration Adult/Child
Zostavax
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RESOLUTION # 19-13P
APPOINTING SCOTT COHEN, M.D., MEDICAL DIRECTOR –
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, according to New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) regulation, the Chenango County
Department of Public Health is required to individually appoint a Medical Director, and
WHEREAS, Scott Cohen, M.D., has served in said capacity for several years via contractual agreement with Bassett
Healthcare of Cooperstown, New York for Medical Director services,
RESOLVED, That Scott Cohen, M.D., of Norwich, New York, be and hereby is appointed to the position of Medical
Director for the Chenango County Department of Public Health, for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
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DESIGNATING STANDING COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL TO
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CIVIL
SERVICE LAW SECTION 209(3)(e) AND ESTABLISHING DATE
THEREFOR
RESOLUTION # 20-13P
The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, as a result of the rejection of the recommendations of the Fact Finding related to the agreement between
Chenango County and the Chenango County Sheriff’s Employees Association (CCSEA), it is necessary to designate an
appropriate board or committee to conduct a Public Hearing as prescribed by Section 209(3)(e) of the Civil Service Law,
RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors does hereby designate the Standing Committee on Personnel to conduct a
Public Hearing as prescribed by Section 209(3)(e) of the Civil Service Law for the Fact Finding recommendations for the
CCSEA, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said Public Hearing shall be scheduled for March 27, 2013, at 11:00 AM, in the Board of
Supervisors Chambers, County Office Building, Norwich, New York, and be it further
RESOLVED, That notice of said hearing shall be published in accordance with law.
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RESOLUTION # 21-13P
AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF STANDARD WORK DAYS FOR
CHENANGO COUNTY ELECTED AND APPOINTED
OFFICIALS PARTICIPATING IN THE NEW YORK STATE AND
LOCAL EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
RESOLVED, that the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby establishes the following as standard work days
for elected and appointed officials and will report the following days worked to the New York State and Local Employees’
Retirement System based on the record of activities maintained and submitted by these officials to the clerk of this body:
Name
Social
Registration
Standard
Security
Number
Work
Day
(Hrs/day)
Number
Term Begins/Ends
Participates
in
Employer's
Time
Keeping
System
(Y/N)
(Last
4 digits)
Days/Month
(Based on
Record of
Activities)
Elected Officials
Appointed Officials
Sec to Asst Public Defend
PT
Comm of Social Serv
Acct Supv Grade B
Administrative Asst
Asst Co Home Admin
County Home Admin
Head Soc Wel Exam
Attorney, Soc Serv
Dep Comm of Soc Srvc
SS Comp Oper Coord
Attorney, Soc Serv
Elect Commissioner PT
Judy Cosens
Bette A. Osborne
Donna M. Winchester
Pamela J. Stein
Cindy L. Brown
Teresa Monroe Werner
Carole S. Curnalia
Sarah C. Fitzpatrick
Janice Burt-Ashton
Richard L. Rifanburg
Jody P. Eckert
Harriet L. Jenkins
8754
6792
*0797
7661
2861
5821
8487
1763
2760
8886
3540
4230
60118064
37067188
13688254
33465618
38943916
30698294
14441778
38583266
35434745
39496336
39482955
37402039
6
7
7
7
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
6
01/01/2012 -12/31/2013
10/15/2012 -10/19/2017
10/15/2012 -10/19/2017
10/15/2012 -10/19/2017
10/15/2012 -10/19/2017
10/15/2012 -10/19/2017
10/15/2012 -10/19/2017
10/15/2012 -10/19/2017
10/15/2012 -10/19/2017
10/15/2012 -10/19/2017
10/15/2012 -10/19/2017
01/01/2013 -12/31/2014
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
3.88
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
14.3
22
Chairman Bd.of Supervisors
Lawrence N. Wilcox
4487
38631800
6
01/01/2013 -12/31/2013
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RESOLUTION # 22-13P
APPROVING LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE NEW YORK
STATE NURSES’ ASSOCIATION AND CHENANGO COUNTY
(2013 – 2015)
WHEREAS, the New York State Nurses’ Association and Chenango County officials have, through negotiations,
arrived at an agreement covering working conditions, wages and benefits for the County employees represented by the New York
State Nurses’ Association,
RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors does hereby approve and ratify an agreement between the New York State
Nurses’ Association and the County of Chenango for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015, under the terms
and conditions as outlined by County officials, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be authorized to sign a labor contract for and on behalf of the County of
Chenango, and be it further
transfer the funds needed to cover the provisions of the above referenced labor agreement.
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RESOLUTION # 23-13
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A NEW YORK STATE
DIVISION OF HOMES & COMMUNITY RENEWAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT GRANT – GOLDEN ARTIST COLORS, INC.
The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act, as first passed by Congress in 1974 and subsequently
amended by the National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA) of 1990, provides for a program of Community Development Block
Grants, and
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango is an eligible applicant under said Act and amendments, and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant application requires certain certifications to be submitted as
part of the documents,
RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Chenango, being the governing body thereof, as follows:
1. That the Chairman of the Board be and is hereby authorized to submit a Community Development Block Grant
application to the New York State Division of Homes & Community Renewal related to Golden Artist Colors,
Inc., and to act as the authorized representative of the County of Chenango, and to provide such technical
information as may be requested, and
2. That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and is hereby authorized to execute, on
behalf of the County of Chenango, any such certifications and/or grant agreements as may be required to accept
and implement the proposed grant and project.
and be it further
RESOLVED, That at such appropriate time, notices for a future public hearing, as may be required, are authorized to
be published in accordance with law.
Seconded by Mr. Law and duly adopted.
Prior to adoption of Resolution #23-13, Mr. Brown said he has sat here and listened to a lot of these and it is very
refreshing to have someone come in and talk to us about it. He asked if they were going to get the money. Mrs. Tavares from
Commerce Chenango said it looks very good. She said they have been working closely with the Office of Community Renewal
and they are going to expedite the application and believe it will be considered in March.
Mr. Brown asked if there was anything else the Board should be doing. Mrs. Tavares said this resolution is welcome
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support and there’s not much else they can do.
RESOLUTION # 24-13P
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AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM CAPITAL
PROJECT ACCOUNT #H6410.40 – INFRASTRUCTURE,
PROMOTION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – WALKING
RIDGE DEVELOPMENT, LLC – NATURAL GAS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES – DEPARTMENT
OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
The Planning and Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, Resolutions #187-09, #32-10P, #278-10P, and #33-12P authorized the expenditure of funds from Capital
Project Account #H6410.40 for natural gas economic development services for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012,
respectively, with Walking Ridge Development, LLC, of Preston, New York, and
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango desires to renew said agreement for 2013,
RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby
is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a consultant services agreement with Walking Ridge Development,
LLC, of Preston, New York for natural gas economic development services for the period of January 1, 2013 through December
31, 2013, at the cost up to $38,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the expenditure of up to
$38,000.00 from Capital Project Account #H6410.40 – Infrastructure, Promotion and Business Development to fund said
consultant services agreement with Walking Ridge Development, LLC, of Preston, New York for the period of January 1, 2013
through December 31, 2013.
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RESOLUTION # 25-13P
DECLARING VEHICLE SURPLUS – DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS
The Public Works Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has one (1) vehicle which is no longer viable for county use, is no longer
road worthy, and desires to declare said vehicles surplus,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby declares a 2001 Chevy Impala, VIN
#2G1WF52E519324267, surplus, and that said vehicle is authorized to be sold by competitive bid at a future surplus equipment
sale.
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RESOLUTION # 26-13
OPPOSING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ELECTION
LAW
WHEREAS, a series of proposed amendments to the New York State Election Law have been introduced in the Senate
and Assembly of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, as proposed, said bills will have a deleterious effect on county Boards of Elections, and will certainly
significantly increase the cost of elections, and
WHEREAS, bills #A.689/#S.1461, propose to enact a new Title VI to the Election Law entitled “Early Voting,” and
WHEREAS, the proposed Early Voting amendment would require voting be allowed 14 days before a general election and
seven (7) days before any primary election, at a minimum of five (5) polling places in each county from 8:00 AM until 7:00
PM each day, including weekends, and
WHEREAS, in addition to the 14- or 7-day Early Voting term prescribed, the amendment also states: “Local Boards of
Elections may purchase direct recording electronic machines to be used solely for early voting….”, and
WHEREAS, bills #A.172/#S.609, as well as #A.2099/#S.1549 propose nearly identical amendments to Election Law;
to provide for same-day registration of voters, at the polling place, during the hours that the polling place is open for voting, and
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WHEREAS, while the procedure to register said prospective voter is unspecified, it is not unreasonable to infer some
type of internet connection would be required, and
WHEREAS, internet access for the conduct of an election or voter registration is not available at the Polling Places in
Chenango County, and
WHEREAS, while the Early Voting amendment does concede to additional costs incident to its implementation, the
Same-day Registration proposal contends no fiscal impact, which is a dubious assertion, and
WHEREAS, none of the proposed amendments to Election Law stipulate any financial assistance to implement their
programs, and
WHEREAS, compliments of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), the cost of elections in Chenango
County has increased 130% since 2006, and
WHEREAS, these proposed amendments to State Election Law are again a case study of unfunded mandates imposed
upon local governments, and
WHEREAS, given the current climate within which local governments must operate, it is truly unfortunate and
disingenuous that the legislature of the State of New York would continue to consider unfunded mandates, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors must voice its strong opposition to the proposed amendments
to Election Law,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby voices its strong opposition to the
proposed amendments to Election Law, to wit:
•
#A.689/#S.1461 - An Act to amend the election law, in relation to early voting
•
#A.172/#S.609 - An Act to amend the election law, in relation to allowing for polling place voter registration for any
qualified person who is not registered to vote
•
#A.2099/#S.1549 - An Act to amend the election law, in relation to allowing for polling place voter registration for any
qualified person who is not registered to vote
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Board of Supervisors shall forward certified copies of this Resolution to Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo, Senator James L. Seward, Senator Thomas W. Libous, Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch, Assemblyman
Gary D. Finch, other New York counties, and the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC).
RESOLUTION # 27-13P
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AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES AND
COMMUNITY SUPERVISION FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOOD
PRODUCTS FROM THE OFFICE OF NUTRITIONAL SERVICES
– SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, by Resolution #147-08, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized an agreement with the
New York State Department of Correctional Services, Office of Nutritional Services, for the purchase of food products from its
food production center located on the grounds of the Mohawk Correctional Facility, for the purpose of feeding prisoners at the
Chenango County Jail, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff desires to renew said agreement,
RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of this Board, on behalf of the County of
Chenango, be and hereby is authorized to sign an Agreement with the New York State Department of Correctional Services and
Community Supervision, Office of Nutritional Services, for the purchase of food products for the prisoner population at the Jail,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the term of said agreement shall be through June 30, 2016.
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RESOLUTION # 28-13P
AUTHORIZING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL
SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, AND SUNY
UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL FOR PRISONER
BED SPACE AT SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL CENTER –
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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WHEREAS, on occasion, the Chenango County Sheriff is required to obtain secure bed space for medical care and
treatment of jail prisoners, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Correctional Services and Community Supervision operates a 10-bed
Secure Prisoner Unit at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse, New York, and
WHEREAS, in order to access an unused bed, as may be needed, it is required a Memorandum of Understanding be
executed by and between the New York State Department of Correctional Services and Community Supervision, SUNY Upstate
Medical University Hospital and the Chenango County Sheriff,
RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chenango County Sheriff be and hereby is
authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the New York State Department of Correctional Services and
Community Supervision, and SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, for the purpose of accessing available space in the
Secure Prisoner Unit at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse, New York, as may be needed, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the term of said agreement shall be one (1) year, effective January 1, 2013, automatically renewable
in subsequent years, unless terminated by any party.
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RESOLUTION # 29-13
BILLS AND CLAIMS
Mr. Cook offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, this Board has accepted a report of the General, Welfare and Highway bills and claims for the month of
January 2013, against Chenango County in the amount of $2,485,075.08.
and be it further
GENERAL:
Bills & Claims
Certified Payroll
Sheriff Payroll
& Disbursements
$1,315,280.70
732.60
$
25,285.50
678,372.33
384,327.08
301,058.79
1,904.04
$2,706,961.04
HIGHWAY:
$130,197.53
122,715.78
194,176.46
36,973.48
$675,621.82
WELFARE:
Day Care
Administration
Preston Manor
Medical
ADC
Foster Care
$36,218.27
120,471.84
7,800.78
35,782.97
100,279.50
188,345.03
143,604.73
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J.D. Care
Home Relief
HEAP
Burials
EEA
TOTALS
3,549.30
0.00
88,537.48
0.00
0.00
0.00
$2,485,075.08
$724,589.90
$1,622,097.68
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR January, 2013
$4,107,173.76
$4,640,953.55
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Mr. Iannello moved, seconded by Mr. Seneck, to go into Executive Session on a labor relations matter. Carried.
Mr. McNeil moved, seconded by Mr. Seneck, to go out of Executive Session. Carried.
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Supervisor Law said he has had several people contact him on the Governor’s gun law and they would like to see us
review it and come out in opposition to it. He noted we have an outstanding gun maker here in Chenango County.
Mr. Outwater said he was proposing one to his town Board and he would propose one here once it goes through Safety
& Rules.
Mr. Law moved, seconded by Mr. Flanagan, to make a referral to Safety & Rules Committee to review the Governor’s
gun law and consider coming out in opposition to it. Carried.
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The meeting adjourned to the regular monthly meeting to be held Monday, March 11, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
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MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013
The Clerk called the roll with all members present.
Supervisor Schlag offered the invocation.
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Regular Monthly Meeting – February 11, 2013
Supervisor Canor moved, seconded by Supervisor Outwater, to approve the minutes of the above monthly meeting of
the Board. Carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to receive and file all of the Communications. Carried.
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REQUEST
Out of State Travel – Sheriff’s Department
One Deputy and one patrol car to escort Safety Patrol to Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, PA – May 11-14, 2013
Mr. Iannello moved, seconded by Mr. Jeffrey, to approve the out of state travel request. Carried.
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SPECIAL REQUEST
Hon. Frank B. Revoir, Jr.
Permission to use East Park for the annual Irish flag raising ceremony on March 15, 2013 and to fly the Irish flag in the
park on that date.
Supervisor Wansor moved, seconded by Supervisor McNeil, to approve the special request. Carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
2-19-13
Finance
2-28-13
2-26-13
Personnel
2-27-13
2-12-13
Public Works
2-21-13
Safety & Rules
2-20-13
Mr. Westcott moved, seconded by Mr. Law, to receive and file all the committee reports. Carried.
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SPEAKERS
Heather Anderson, Crouse Community/Sherburne Adult Day Center
Overview of Services Provided
Ms. Anderson thanked the Board for allowing her a few minutes to tell them about a new program that opened in
Sherburne on December 10, 2012. She said Crouse Community had opened up an Adult Day Center in Sherburne on West State
Street. This is for adults ages 18 and up. She is the Social Worker for all three adult day center sites that Crouse operates,
Sherburne, Hamilton, and Cazenovia, plus the nursing home.
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Ms. Anderson said they provide transportation from within 25 miles of the Sherburne site and if there is someone
further away they can work with them to get them within the 25 mile radius. She said breakfast, exercise opportunities, a hot
lunch, and activities are provided for participants and they return home via bus between 2-4 pm.
Ms. Anderson said the Adult Day Center program is for the medically frail in the community that may be teetering on
the edge of having to go into a nursing home or whose home caretakers have to work during the day. She said it is a medical
model and they have an RN at each of the three sites and CNAs from Crouse Nursing Home are the ones driving the bus,
cooking, and doing the activities and ADLs. The center is open Monday through Friday and anyone with questions can contact
her. This program is totally Medicaid reimbursed and some private insurances also have a rider to cover it.
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Peter Kehoe, Executive Director, New York State Sheriffs’ Association and Sheriff Ernest Cutting
Jail Accreditation Presentation
Mr. Kehoe said he was here today on behalf of all the Sheriffs of New York State to honor Sheriff Cutting and all the
men and women of his department and to honor the Corrections Division. He said less than one-half of the correctional facilities
in the state have accomplished the standards necessary for accreditation and they are here today for the reaccreditation of the
Chenango County Corrections Division. He noted that the emergency communications, law enforcement and civil divisions are
also accredited.
Mr. Kehoe said we have an outstanding Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff and we should be proud of them here in Chenango
County. He said the Sheriff keeps his office on the “Cutting” edge.
Mr. Kehoe explained why accreditation is important and how it benefits the citizens of Chenango County. He said it
improves the operation of the jail, improves employee morale, and reduces the incidences of liability and claims. Most
importantly it increases the public’s confidence in public institutions.
Mr. Kehoe said in order to receive accreditation the Corrections Division had to submit to scrutiny from an outside
Board of Assessors and meet certain standards in the field of Corrections. He said the Board of Assessors reviews the agency’s
operations in detail to make sure they meet 126 different standards. The Board of Assessors found that the Chenango County
Corrections Division met and exceeded every one of those standards.
Mr. Kehoe congratulated Sheriff Cutting and his staff and also the Board of Supervisors because he said without their
financial and moral support this would not have been possible.
Mr. Kehoe said meeting accreditation standards takes a lot of hard work by a lot of people and he would like to
recognize two particular individuals who have dedicated a lot of time to this effort. He asked Lieutenant Douglas Schult and
Sergeant Tonya Shoales to come forward and presented them with a special acknowledgement. He presented a plaque
commemorating the occasion to Sheriff Cutting.
Sheriff Cutting said he wanted to reiterate a couple of things Mr. Kehoe said. First, this couldn’t be done without the
staff. He said his staff have bought into the idea of excellence and trying to strive to accomplish that and that’s what they do
every day. The job of public safety is very important and he can’t thank his staff enough.
Sheriff Cutting said he also wanted to thank the Board of Supervisors for their support over the years and the Sheriffs’
Association for this elite recognition. Chairman Wilcox thanked the Sheriff and his staff and congratulated them on this
accomplishment.
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Jennifer Tavares, Rebecca Sands, and Audrey Robinson, Commerce Chenango
Annual Economic Development and Tourism Reports
Mrs. Tavares said Mr. Craig was unable to attend today’s meeting because he is on vacation. She said they provide
updates throughout the year so she would just give an overview today. It has been a very busy year that started out with the
Foreign Trade Zone project and Ms. Sands will give an update on that later. They brought her on board for economic
development and that has been their focus throughout the year. The other big project is the railroad and they are getting close on
that and hope to move forward in the next couple of weeks. She explained they got a pool of money on the table and then the
EDA had some concerns with how the current lease/ownership agreement was structured.
Mrs. Tavares said downtown revitalization has been at the forefront with Development Chenango purchasing the old
Salvation Army building and the approval of an application for a $250,000 Main Street grant program in the Village of New
Berlin. She said Commerce Chenango moved their office downtown at the end of last year and they hope to have more people
coming to visit for tourism, economic development meetings, etc.
Mrs. Tavares said they had helped facilitate applications for economic development money, and on the agricultural side
projects by Purdy & Sons Foods, Sunrise Family Farms, and the Kip & Stacey Law Farm were selected for funding by the
Southern Tier Regional Council and New York State. Mr. Craig is very active in the Regional Council and was called upon to do
some promotional videos for them.
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Mrs. Tavares said they did a lot of loans and grants this year and they did the final four Microenterprise Grants. She
said they continue to provide a lot of technical assistance and referrals and the Small Business Development Center is providing
assistance through their office.
Mrs. Tavares said they invested heavily in marketing throughout the year including publications, radio, etc. and
continue to work on internet marketing and publications. She said they also spent a lot of time on the Economic Development
Strategic Plan and have identified six key goals and hope to have it ready to go in the next couple of months.
Mrs. Tavares said the IDA has also been very busy with projects for Chobani, Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and
Golden Artist Colors. She had hoped to have the chart ready with the summary of the PILOTs but it wasn’t quite done. She will
get that information to the Board members.
Mr. Jeffrey asked about the Utica Main Rail Line and if the project to remove brush and foliage along the line was
going to be done again. Mrs. Tavares said it was a one-time program that allowed them to create jobs for about 30 people. She
said if they are able to get the rail project to move forward part of the project budget is to get out there and do a weed control
spray to hold back new growth.
Mr. Flanagan asked if there was any progress on anyone taking over the rail bed besides NYSWRR. Mrs. Tavares said
they needed to move forward with NYSWRR because there wasn’t enough time to get it done and satisfy the EDA. There is at
least one other operator out there who might be interested. She said part of the lease they are working on is to give the IDA veto
power over any new operator, and they have also asked them to negate the local payments.
Mr. Flanagan clarified that in order to access the grant we need participation from NYSWRR. Mrs. Tavares said the
IDA will hold title to the line and lease it back to NYSWRR, but the paying $1 and getting title back will not be part of the new
agreement. Mr. Flanagan asked if the issue of them using the right of way for power lines, etc. had been addressed. Mrs.
Tavares said they talked about that and the goal is for them to have to ask the IDA’s permission for any new leases or subleases.
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Ms. Sands provided an update on the Foreign Trade Zone application. She said the application was formally filed on
July 30, 2012 and it had to be posted on the FTZ Board’s website and allowed a 60-day public comment period. The application
is now under final commerce action which is an interagency review process. There is no reason to believe we won’t have a
positive outcome and we should hear something by the end of May.
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Mrs. Robinson provided an update on tourism activities. She reviewed a list of the media venues that they use to
promote Chenango County including Arrive Magazine, Guest Quest, Oprah Magazine, NYS Hunting & Fishing Guides, and
NYS Snowmobile Magazine. She said they get the most requests for information from Oprah Magazine.
Mrs. Robinson said there were several “firsts” in 2012 such as the Chenango Wine Festival, Chenango Summer Jam,
and Rocking the Park in Bainbridge. She noted the Sherwood Hotel has been purchased and they are redoing that. There is a new
regional CNY Fresh website that has a searchable database across the eight county region.
Mrs. Robinson said they received $32,159 in State Matching Funds last year and anticipate receiving $36,000 this year.
She said they did a spotlight article in the Legislative Gazette and also did a snowmobile ad in there recently. The Commerce
Chenango office has moved downtown and they hope to have an actual Chenango County Visitor’s Center completed soon with
tourism brochure racks and a touch screen kiosk.
Mrs. Robinson said the Governor had recently started the Path through History initiative and allocated $1 million for it
which works out to $100,000 for each region. She said the eight-county region had also been allocated $18,550 for the
development of CNY Fresh, and a $270,000 regional CFA award for the development and marketing of agri-tourism trails, to
include an online reservation booking system.
Mr. Grace noted that Chenango is one of two counties without a bed tax. He asked if we could benefit from that. Mrs.
Robinson said she thinks so. She said they’ve approached it before, the last time was in the Fall, and we’re actually one of eleven
counties in the state without a bed tax. Mr. Flanagan asked what the average tax was and how much it would generate. Mrs.
Robinson said 4% is about the average around us. She said there are about 232 rooms in Chenango County including bed and
breakfasts, hotels, and motels. She doesn’t recall the exact figures, but she thinks it was $72,000-$73,000. She noted the County
Treasurer would get an administrative fee for doing that.
Mr. Lawrence asked if Oneida County’s income is generated by the casino. Mrs. Robinson said a lot of it is, but they
also have a lot of other things.
Mr. Brown said the Northeast Classic Car Museum just got a Gem Attraction rating and it is very rare to get that and
with the success of the car museum maybe Planning & Economic Development and tourism through the Chamber can take a look
at some other tourism things and see what we can do to make this a bigger industry than it is and try to do more. He said he
would like to have them do that.
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RESOLUTIONS
PREFERRED AGENDA
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1. Extending Support for the Creation Of A Dairy Profitability Specialist Position Within The Cornell Cooperative Extension
Harvest New York Program
2. Changing 2013 Tax Rolls Pertaining To Correction of Errors for Various Towns - Real Property Tax Services Department
3. Changing 2009, 2010, 2011 2012 & 2013 Tax Rolls Pertaining to Court Order For the Town of Afton- Real Property Tax
Services Department
4. Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes - Town Of Norwich – Delinquent Tax Services
5. Amending Investment Policy – Treasurer’s Office
6. Creating “Other Expense” Appropriation Account – Department of Public Works – Waste Management/ Landfill Operations
7. Clarifying Charges or Liens Eligible for Relevy
8. Amending Fee Schedule for Non-Tax Maps – Real Property Tax Services
9. Authorizing Appropriation of Federal Food Stamp Nutrition Education Funds – Department of Social Services
10. Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Independent Audit Expense - Chenango County Deferred Compensation Plan
12. Authorizing Renewal of an Agreement with Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown, New York For Psychiatric
Crisis Services – Community Mental Hygiene Services – Intensive Case Management
14. Authorizing Renewal of an Agreement with Dr. Paul Tegtmeyer for Consultant Psychologist Services – Community Mental
Hygiene Services
16. Authorizing an Agreement with Safeguard Waste Solutions, Inc. Of Oxford New York for “Sharps” Disposal – Various
Departments
17. Authorizing Application to the Early Care & Learning Council For Infancy Social Emotional Behavioral Collaborative Mini
Grant – Community Mental Hygiene Services
18. Authorizing the Creation of Deputy Commissioner of Social Services Position And Making Appropriations Therefore –
Department Of Social Services
19. Authorizing Issuance of Request for Proposals for Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Department of
Planning & Development
21. Authorizing Renewal of License Agreement with Verizon for Emergency Subscriber List Information License Agreement –
E911 Emergency Telephone System
23. Authorizing Application to the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services For the 2012 Public
Safety Answering Point Grant – Sheriff’s Office
24. Authorizing Out-Of-State Travel to Drug Intelligence Training At Army National Guard Site In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania –
Sheriff’s Office
25. Authorizing an Agreement with New York State Department of Taxation & Finance For Real Property Transfer Report
(Form RP-5217) Submission – Real Property Tax Services and County Clerk
Mr. Kreiner moved, seconded by Mr. Seneck, to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions.
Mr. Flanagan requested that Resolution #22 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
Mr. Grace requested that Resolution #13 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
Mr. Kreiner requested that Resolutions #11 and #20 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
Mr. Brown requested that Resolution #15 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
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RESOLUTION # 30-13
PROCLAIMING MARCH 20th, 2013 “NATIONAL
AGRICULTURE DAY” IN CHENANGO COUNTY
Mr. Mastro offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the date of March 20th, 2013 has been set aside as the official day
to recognize the National Agriculture Industry, and
WHEREAS, this year’s theme for Agriculture Day is “Generations Nourishing Generations,”
WHEREAS, agriculture makes up approximately 25 percent of the entire United States gross national product. Food
and fiber production and services are the largest segment of the United States economy, and
WHEREAS, American farmers are not only an integral part of the National economy, but they represent and
characterize what has made America great -- hard work, and
WHEREAS, the month of March marks the beginning of Spring, as well as the month in which a day is set aside as
National Agriculture Day (Ag Day), an annual celebration recognizing the positive impact that the agricultural industry has on
every American’s daily life, and
WHEREAS, a vital segment of Chenango County’s economy is based on agriculture, and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that recognition be given to farmers who, on a daily basis, provide the food
and fiber of America,
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RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims March 20th, 2013 “NATIONAL
AGRICULTURE DAY” in Chenango County and call upon the citizens of this County to recognize the efforts of the members
of the Chenango County agricultural community who, on a daily basis, perform their jobs with pride and dedication.
Seconded by the entire Board and duly adopted.
Supervisor Mastro presented the proclamation to Bradd Vickers, President of the Chenango County Farm Bureau.
Mr. Vickers thanked the Board for their support. He said oftentimes as we look in the grocery stores and
there’s food there, we forget what it means and where it came from. He thanked the Board for keeping against unfunded
mandates and keeping the agricultural industry alive.
Mr. Vickers said we can appreciate their efforts by doing things like Ag. Day, etc. to recognize those involved in the
industry. He said it’s really a matter of national security because without a local food supply the rest of it doesn’t matter. He
hopes to see everyone at The Silo on March 20th.
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RESOLUTION # 31-13P
EXTENDING SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF A DAIRY
PROFITABILITY SPECIALIST POSITION WITHIN THE
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION HARVEST NEW
YORK PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the dairy industry is Chenango County's largest industry, with the economic value of milk and dairy
products produced of more than $1.5 billion annually, and
WHEREAS, the number of dairy farms in Chenango County is now 170, more than 100 dairy farms less than in 1999,
and
WHEREAS, the annual economic impact of the dairy industry in Chenango County and adjacent counties decreased by
more than $130 million between 1999 and the present, and
WHEREAS, the number of cows in Chenango County has declined by more than 7,300, or 35% since 1999, and
WHEREAS, Chobani and other regional dairy manufacturers do not have adequate milk supply to expand to their full
potential in Chenango County, and
WHEREAS, Chenango County milk production is declining because many farmers here cannot make a profit at current
milk prices,
RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County supports the creation of a Dairy Profitability
Specialist within the Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York Program, who will have the ability to assist Chenango
County dairy farmers in their efforts to make their farms profitable in the current milk marketing system.
Seconded by Mr. Kreiner
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RESOLUTION # 32-13
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE
PAYMENT OF SNOWMOBILE TRAIL MAINTENANCE – PARK
DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Outwater offered the following, and moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, That upon receipt of State funding for the maintenance and improvement of snowmobile trails in
Chenango County, Revenue Account #A3847 – State Aid Snowmobile Trails, be and hereby is credited to the total amount of
$79,995.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That upon receipt, an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $79,995.00, be made from Revenue
Account #A3847 to Appropriation Account #A7110.46 – Park Development (Snowmobile Trails), in order to provide the funds
necessary to reimburse snowmobile clubs that provide snowmobile trail maintenance and improvements in Chenango County.
Seconded by Mr. Brown
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RESOLUTION # 33-13
DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES
RESOLVED, That pursuant to the investment policy adopted by the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, the
Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to deposit the funds coming into his hands, and conduct business
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through both electronic and non-electronic means, in his official capacity, in any Federal Reserve Bank authorized to do business
in New York State pursuant to Section 11 of General Municipal Law, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the total deposits to any said Federal Reserve Bank shall not exceed the maximum amount of
$50,000,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County hereby designates Community Bank, N.A. as the
Official Depository for Chenango County Court and Trust funds, and the County Treasurer is hereby instructed to deposit such
funds coming into his hands, in his official capacity, in said banks and conduct business through both electronic and nonelectronic means, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County hereby designates NBT Bank and M&T Bank as the
Official Depositories for Chenango County Clerk funds and the County Clerk is hereby instructed to deposit the funds coming
into her hands in said bank, and, in her official capacity, conduct business through both electronic and non-electronic means.
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CHANGING 2013 TAX ROLLS PERTAINING TO CORRECTION
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION # 34-13P
WHEREAS, Correction of Errors have been filed for the 2013 tax roll,
Town/Assessed To
YR.
Coventry/Baisley,Barbara Ann 2013
& Griffin
Parcel ID#
251.-1-45.22
Reason
STAR exemption
removed in error
Adjustment
$775.97
DR.
$ 775.97
A440 (Afton Central)
CR.
$ 775.97
A250
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Oxford/Tefft, Todd M
2013
168.-1-11.1
STAR exemption
$613.87
Missed DR.
CR.
$ 613.87
$ 613.87
A440 (Oxford Central School )
A250
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RESOLUTION # 35-13P
CHANGING 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 TAX ROLLS
PERTAINING TO COURT ORDER FOR THE TOWN OF AFTONREAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, A Supreme Court or Small Claims Order has been filed for multiple years tax roll,
Town/Assessed To
Afton/Huston,Gary L &
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Dr.
Cr.
$
$
$
$
YR.
2009
Parcel #
Reason
287.-1-6.31 Reduced Assessment
as per Court Order
12.59 A342
4.61 A430
17.15 A440 Harpursville
34.35 A200 REFUND
Amount
$ 34.35
PAY TO HINMAN, HOWARD & KATTELL, LLP
700 SECURITY MUTUAL BUILDING
80 EXCHANGE ST PO BOX 5250
BINGHAMTON, NY 13902-5250
Town/Assessed To
Afton/Huston, Gary L &
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Dr.
Cr.
$
$
$
$
YR.
2009
Parcel #
Reason
as per Court Order
Amount
$ 64.38
23.60 A342
8.64 A430
32.14 A440 (Harpursville)
64.38 A200 REFUND
Town/Assessed To
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Cr.
YR.
2009
Parcel #
292.-1-24
Reason
Reduced Assessment
as per Court Order
Amount
$1,542.76
$ 1,054.52 A342
$ 488.24 A430
$ 1,542.76 A200 REFUND
Town/Assessed To
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Cr.
$
$
$
YR.
2009
Parcel #
292.-1-26
Reason
Reduced Assessment
as per Court Order
Amount
$ 249.84
170.77 A342
79.07 A430
249.84 A200 REFUND
Town/Assessed To
Afton/Huston,Gary L &
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Dr.
Cr.
$
$
$
$
YR.
2010
Parcel #
Reason
as per Court Order
18.93 A342
4.73 A430
17.78 A440 Harpursville
41.44 A200 REFUND
Amount
$ 41.44
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Town/Assessed To
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Dr.
Cr.
$
$
$
$
YR.
2010
Parcel #
Reason
as per Court Order
Amount
$ 77.66
35.45 A342
8.87 A430
33.34 A440 (Harpursville)
77.66 A200 REFUND
Town/Assessed To
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Cr.
YR.
2010
Parcel #
292.-1-24
Reason
Reduced Assessment
as per Court Order
Amount
$1,702.08
$ 1,151.88 A342
$ 550.20 A430
$ 1,702.08 A200 REFUND
Town/Assessed To
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Cr.
$
$
$
YR.
2010
Parcel #
292.-1-26
Reason
Reduced Assessment
as per Court Order
Amount
$ 250.78
169.72 A342
81.06 A430
250.78 A200 REFUND
Town/Assessed To
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Cr.
YR.
2011
Parcel #
292.-1-24
Reason
Reduced Assessment
as per Court Order
Amount
$1,622.18
$ 1,072.75 A342
$ 549.43 A430
$ 1,622.18 A200 REFUND
Town/Assessed To
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
$
$
156.45
73.25
A342
A430
YR.
2011
Parcel #
292.-1-26
Reason
Reduced Assessment
as per Court Order
Amount
$ 229.70
Cr.
$
229.70
A200 REFUND
Town/Assessed To
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Cr.
YR.
2012
Parcel #
292.-1-24
Reason
Reduced Assessment
as per Court Order
Amount
$1,724.51
$ 1,179.45 A342
$ 545.06 A430
$ 1,724.51 A200 REFUND
Town/Assessed To
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Cr.
$
$
$
YR.
2012
Parcel #
292.-1-26
Reason
Reduced Assessment
as per Court Order
Amount
$ 254.51
178.96 A342
75.55 A430
254.51 A200 REFUND
Town/Assessed To
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Cr.
Parcel #
292.-1-24
Reason
Reduced Assessment
as per Court Order
Amount
$1,683.11
Reason
Reduced Assessment
as per Court Order
Amount
$ 660.98
Journal Entry
$ 1,174.63 A342
$ 508.48 A430
$ 1,683.11 A250 REFUND BY TOWN
Town/Assessed To
Elizabeth L
Dr:
Dr:
Cr.
YR.
2013
YR.
2013
Parcel #
292.-1-26
Journal Entry
$ 461.29 A342
$ 199.69 A430
$ 660.98 A250 REFUND BY TOWN
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RESOLUTION # 36-13P
AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF TAXES - TOWN OF
NORWICH – DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES
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WHEREAS, by tax foreclosure, the County of Chenango has acquired the real property located at the intersection of
County Road 32 and NYS Route 990L in the Town of Norwich, known as Parcel ID #136.-2-10, and merged said property into
the adjoining highway right-of-way, and
WHEREAS, the structure on said property was assessed as Parcel ID #444.-10-32, and
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango desires to cancel any and all property taxes on said parcel/structure,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer is hereby directed to cancel any and all property taxes on Parcel ID
#444.-10-32, including any unaccrued interest and charge accounts as listed below:
Dr: $5,112.11
Cr: $5,112.11
A342
A330
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RESOLUTION # 37-13P
AMENDING INVESTMENT POLICY – TREASURER’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, deposits and investments made by the County of Chenango are to be secured in accordance with General
Municipal Law, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Treasurer recommends two (2) additional methods of collateralization be amended
to the Chenango County Investment Policy, as excerpted from the New York State Comptroller’s model investment policy
guidance,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Investment Policy be and hereby is amended, to include the following two (2)
methods of securing Chenango County deposits and investments:
•
A pledge of a pro rata portion of eligible securities, having in the aggregate a market value at least equal to the
aggregate amount of deposits from all such officers within the State at the bank or trust company.
•
An "irrevocable letter of credit" issued in favor of Chenango County by a federal home loan bank whose commercial
paper and other unsecured short-term debt obligations are rated in the highest rating category by at least one nationally
recognized statistical rating organization, as security for the payment of 100 percent of the aggregate amount of
deposits and the agreed-upon interest, if any.
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RESOLUTION # 38-13P
CREATING “OTHER EXPENSE” APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT
– DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – WASTE
MANAGEMENT/ LANDFILL OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, the contractual expense accounts within the Landfill Operation budget are specific to categories of costs,
and lack a generic “Other Expense” account for those expenses incurred that fall outside of the categories prescribed by existing
contractual expense accounts,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create Appropriation Account #
A8092.44 – Other Expense.
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RESOLUTION # 39-13P
CLARIFYING CHARGES OR LIENS ELIGIBLE FOR RELEVY
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WHEREAS, in recent history, several inquiries have been made to county officials regarding those charges against real
property which are qualified as legitimate relevies, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate to clarify eligible charges or liens for relevy,
RESOLVED, That the following policy clarifies eligible relevy charges or liens:
Liens Authorized as Tax Re-Levies
Sewer and Water Charges:
General Municipal Law 452(4);
Town Law 198(3)(d);
Village Law 11-1118
Solid Waste Charges:
General Municipal Law 120-cc;
Town Law 198(9)(c)
Liens NOT Authorized as Tax Re-Levies
Electric Charges:
Opinion of State Comptroller 86-76
Ambulance service fees:
Opinion of State Comptroller 2005-01
Building Permit fees:
12 Op. Counsel SBRPS No. 12
Demolition/clean-up charges:
Opinion of Attorney General 98-35
Fines
Vol. 9 Opinions of Counsel SBEA No. 105
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RESOLUTION # 40-13P
AMENDING FEE SCHEDULE FOR NON-TAX MAPS – REAL
PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
WHEREAS, Real Property Tax Services is occasionally requested to copy large building plans, maps, and other
materials of non-standard size, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Real Property Tax Services recommends an additional per-foot charge be added to the
current base charge for said non-standard size copies,
RESOLVED, That the following per-foot charge be amended to the Fee Schedule for Real Property Tax Services for
copies of building plans and other non-tax map items:
Standard Size
18” x 24”
30” x 42”
Current Base Charge
$4.00
$6.00
Amended Fee – Non-standard
+ $2 per foot or part over 24”
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RESOLUTION # 41-13P
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FEDERAL FOOD STAMP
NUTRITION EDUCATION FUNDS – DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services has received notification of the award of federal Food Stamp
Nutrition Education funds for the Eat Smart New York program for federal fiscal year 2012/2013, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to appropriate the 2013 component of said award, NOW, THEREFORE, be it
– Federal Aid for Administration by $42,803.00, and be it further
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RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $42,803.00, be made from Revenue Account #A4610, to
Appropriation Account #A6010.44 – Other Expense.
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RESOLUTION # 42-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR INDEPENDENT
AUDIT EXPENSE - CHENANGO COUNTY DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN
WHEREAS, recently adopted rules for the management of the Chenango County Deferred Compensation Plan require
annual outside independent audit of the Plan, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to make a transfer of funds for such expense,
make a transfer of funds, in the amount of $2,100.00, from Capital Project Account #H1930.82 – Chenango – Broome Boundary
Dispute, to Appropriation Account #A1325.45 – Contractual Service, in order to provide the funds necessary for Deferred
Compensation Plan audit expenses for 2013.
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RESOLUTION # 43-13
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE EARLY
INTERVENTION PROGRAM – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH
Mr. Blanchard offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, effective April 1, 2013, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) will revise the Early
Intervention system, which among other things, will provide for NYSDOH to contract directly with providers of service to
clients, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Department of Public Health will be a provider of services coordination, and
WHEREAS, NYSDOH has provided the Director of Public Health with an Early Intervention Provider Agreement,
Chenango, be and hereby is authorized to sign an Early Intervention Provider Agreement with the New York State Department of
Health for a period of five (5) years.
RESOLUTION # 44-13
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RESOLUTION CALLING ON GOVERNOR ANDREW M.
CUOMO AND THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND THE
SECURE AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS ENFORCEMENT
ACT, TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO COUNTY COSTS
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS RELATED TO
MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the right to bear arms is guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, as well
as the Civil Rights Law of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2013, the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013 (SAFE
Act), was signed into law in early 2013, and
WHEREAS, this new law requires the local Director of Community Services (DCS) or his or her designee to receive
reports from all mental health professionals who believe that their patient is likely to engage in conduct that would result in
serious harm to self or others, and
WHEREAS, such local director of community services or designee must investigate each report to confirm the identity
and professional status of such mental health practitioner, and to determine whether they agree with the practitioner's assessment,
and
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WHEREAS, upon such agreement with a reporting mental health practitioner, the DCS or designee shall be required to
file a report with the Division of Criminal Justice Services, and
WHEREAS, NYS Department of Health SPARCS hospitalization data indicate that over 210,000 psychiatric unit
discharges occurred in the 2010 calendar year, which may now be reported to Directors of Community Services under the Mental
Hygiene Law 9.46 standard, and
WHEREAS, the reporting of all or even a portion of such psychiatric admissions DCSs annually would require county
governments to increase staff and would significantly increase local costs; not including the numerous other cases that will be
reported by mental health practitioners in non-hospital settings, and
WHEREAS, the requirement that county Directors of Community Services and their designees receive, investigate, and
file reports pursuant to the new Mental Hygiene Law 9.46 would create an unfunded mandate and new costs for counties who do
not have the infrastructure or funds to implement; and
WHEREAS, this provision of the bill will be effective on March 16, 2013, and
WHEREAS, the SAFE Act expressly states that no costs of this law shall be borne by local governments, however
many county departments will experience increased workload due to the new requirements the law creates,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors calls on the Legislature and Governor Andrew M.
Cuomo to work with counties to amend the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013 in order to
address the reporting process under the new Section 9.46 of Mental Hygiene Law, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors suggests consideration be given to the removal of the
Director of Community Services reporting requirement from Mental Hygiene Law 9.46, and allow mental health practitioners to
file reports directly with the Division of Criminal Justice Services, and be it further
Seconded by Mr. Blanchard and duly adopted.
Prior to adoption of Resolution #44-13, Mr. Kreiner said he didn’t have any objection to this resolution at all, but feels
it is important to also make note of the violation of Second Amendment rights as well. He said he didn’t see that in this one
although it’s in Resolution #22 (#54-13).
Mr. Flanagan said there are some additional violations codified in law by this. He said it is a violation of HIPAA laws
when they start releasing information and it also violates the Physicians’ Code of Ethics and provisions of the Affordable Care
Act.
Mr. Flanagan said his number one concern is that it was done in haste and its pure political grandstanding. He said
when there’s a process to enact legislation the best thing is to follow the process. This wasn’t done in the proper way and with
important legislation like this they should have followed the rules.
Mr. Kreiner moved, seconded by Mr. Flanagan, to amend the resolution to add language on the violation of Second
Amendment rights. Carried.
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RESOLUTION # 45-13
ADOPTION OF BURIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY –
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
RESOLVED, That, effective March 15, 2013, the following Burial Assistance Policy be and hereby is designated as the
official Burial Policy of the Chenango County Department of Social Services.
Chenango County Department of Social Services
Burial Assistance Policy
Effective March 15, 2013
General Policy: Chenango County provides a burial assistance grant for indigent persons, who die leaving no funds or insurance
sufficient to pay the costs of the funeral, and there are no relatives, friends or other persons liable for, or willing, to take
responsibility for paying funeral expenses, in so far as funds are available. Each local government sets a limit on the amount of
money that can be spent on the burial of indigent persons in its district. If money is spent above this level (with the exception of
the specified supplementation amounts), the burial is not an indigent burial.
Chenango County Assistance Burials must be prior approved by Chenango County Department of Social Services (hereafter
known as the Agency). There is a two part process for prior approved of burial assistance reimbursements; request for burial
reimbursement by the Funeral Home and an application process by the family/responsible person of the deceased. Burial
reimbursements will be made for actual costs up to the price limits set in this document.
The contact number for the Funeral Home to call for the prior approval
requests is (607) 337-1524 (Primary) or (607) 337-1510.
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Eligibility for Indigent Burial: In determining eligibility for assistance on an indigent burial, Chenango County DSS will use
the “available resource or asset level” on the date of death. In no case will an approval be made if the decedent or legally
responsible relative has combined available assets/resources in excess of $1500.00.
Specific Burial Policy Provisions:
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Personnel representing the Funeral Home must contact the Agency to request a prior approval for Funeral
reimbursement to be granted – no exceptions will be made.
•
If funeral arrangements must be made on a holiday or weekend (due to religious reasons), the Agency must be
contacted through the DSS on-call system currently in place. Deaths occurring on the weekends or holidays should
be called into the Agency the next workday or a voicemail or fax can be left. (If leaving a voice mail or fax, a
follow up call by the Funeral Home should be made to confirm that the Agency received the communication)
AND
•
A member of the family or a representative will be required to complete a DSS burial application (and have a face
to face interview with an Agency representative where applicable) in order to determine financial eligibility for
reimbursement of actual costs, up to the limit set forth by the county. Application for burial assistance must be
made within three (3) business days from the date of death.
•
The Agency eligibility level is set at $1500.00. Available assets/resources at the time of death in excess of
$1500.00 will make the deceased ineligible for an indigent burial.
o
Financial responsibility for burial costs will fall on a legally responsible relative (LRR) which includes
a spouse or a parent of a child less than 21 years of age.
Decisions on specific funeral arrangements are solely left up to the family and the Funeral Director.
Burial assistance payments will be up to the following price limits:
•
Chenango County Department of Social Services will pay actual costs up to a flat rate maximum of:
o
$4,200 for adults and children ages 6 and above and $2,700 for stillborn up to age 5 for a burial (with or
without services) or;
o $2,700 for a cremation (with or without services) or;
o $1,300 for an anatomical donation.
o
o
For eligible burials, relatives, friends or other persons may contribute up to $1,000 above the DSS
maximums, towards the cost of the funeral without reducing the basic agency payment. Contributions in
excess of $1,000 will reduce the basic cost paid by DSS by the amount over the limit.
An itemized statement must accompany vouchers for payment presented by the Funeral Home
Benefits due: If an indigent burial is approved; and if, through Social Security, life insurance or other sources, there are funds
available, the Agency will pay the difference between the combined assets/resources and the above stated maximum burial
allowances. If the decedent has assets/resources equal to or above $1500.00 at the time of death, the Agency will not contribute
towards the burial costs. Where the Agency is eligible to claim death benefits from Social Security or other sources, such claim
shall be assigned to the Funeral Home providing the burial services. Where the Agency is not eligible to claim the said benefits
and/or life insurance, it shall be the responsibility of the funeral director to collect the benefit or its equivalent from the recipient
of said benefits.
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The Agency reserves the right to attach a lien to any Real Property held by (solely or in part) the deceased at the time of
their death in order to reimburse the County for the cost of the indigent Burial.
Billing: Claims for approved Social Services Burials must be billed to the Chenango County Department of Social Services on a
Chenango County Voucher accompanied by an itemized billing statement and receipted bills as applicable. Vouchers can be
obtained by contacting this Department at (607) 337-1524. Vouchers must be initially submitted to this Department within 30
days of the date of service to be considered for payment.
Prior to adoption of Resolution #45-13, Mr. Grace said he supported the general thrust of this but had some questions
about the numbers. He clarified that if someone has more than $1,500 they get nothing but anything less than that and they can
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get up to $4,200. He asked if they had considered a sliding fee schedule and how many times per year this comes up.
Mrs. Osborne said they had not thought about a sliding scale. She said they were trying to make the Burial Assistance
Policy easier to understand because right now there are multiple categories and amounts and it is very convoluted. We were at
52% of poverty and this will bring it to 100-120% of poverty and they have tried to keep in parity with other counties. $1,500 is
the difference between getting help with a burial and nothing at all. There is a cut-off point.
Mr. Grace asked what would happen if someone has more than $1,500 but not enough to pay for a burial. Mrs.
Osborne said they could access a special needs account in a nursing home for example, plus social security or whatever. Mr.
Flanagan noted the indigent burial numbers have gone down and asked if that is reflective of income levels. Mrs. Osborne said
their incidence of paying for them has gone down, yes. She said they were using the cash assistance/TA level of $500 per month.
They expect the number of indigent burials to triple with the new policy.
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RESOLUTION # 46-13
REHABILITATION SUPPORT SERVICES, INCORPORATED,
OF ALTAMONT, NEW YORK – COMMUNITY MENTAL
HYGIENE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Community Mental Hygiene Services program desires to renew the contract with
Rehabilitation Support Services, Incorporated (RSS) for the furnishing of reinvestment vocational funded community mental
health services, including adequate, qualified and trained personnel, and
WHEREAS, said RSS services will be used in the following reinvestment programs: the Psycho-Social Club Program,
the Affirmative Business Employment Training Program (a.k.a. the Serendipity Café) at the Eaton Center, Crisis Outreach and
the Three (3) County Forensic Program,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board, in consultation with the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized
to sign a contract, on behalf of the County of Chenango, with Rehabilitation Support Services, Incorporated (RSS) of Altamont,
New York, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the term of said contract shall be from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the total estimated cost for said Contract shall be $905,339.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said contract services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4320.50 Reinvestment Comm/Contract (Mental Health) and Appropriation Account #A4320.52 – Reinvestment RSS Voc Svs (Mental
Health).
Seconded by Mr. Blanchard and duly adopted with Mr. Brown opposed.
Prior to adoption of Resolution #46-13, Mr. Brown said he wanted to know how we’re doing with the “Affirmative
Business Employment Training Program”, how much money was spent, how long it has been there, and how many have been
through the program. Mrs. Roberts said she didn’t have that detail available today but could provide it. She said the Serendipity
Café continues to operate, but less staff are assigned to it which reflects the State’s direction in all areas towards a more
integrated employment approach. She sees the state moving funding into helping individuals secure employment in the
competitive market.
Mr. Brown asked how many clients are there now. Mrs. Roberts said she didn’t know. Mr. Brown asked when was the
last time someone was placed in non-subsidized employment. Mrs. Roberts said she would say within the last month. She said
they work with Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services and Mental Health to move clients through the program. Mr. Brown said he
was curious to see what the numbers are.
Mr. Flanagan said it has been twenty years and it was initially started with Reinvestment monies. He said the last
report of placements weren’t very high. He said they finally sold the van. He asked if they got any money for that. Mrs.
Roberts said they were able to transfer it to Buildings & Grounds. She said the catering really never got off the ground and they
got rid of the sundries shop.
Mrs. Roberts said she expects to see some changes over the next few years through OMH that will cause us to revisit
that program. Mr. Flanagan asked if it is still funded by Reinvestment money. Mrs. Roberts said yes, it is the same. Mr.
Flanagan asked if additional monies were required to support it, it used to be $75,000. Mrs. Roberts said she doesn’t have the
funds to put towards it. Mr. Flanagan said so there’s no local money involved. Mrs. Roberts said they’re operating as a business
and are in the black but not making money.
Mr. Brown said they’re making food and selling meals just like private business but they don’t have to pay taxes. He
said he’s against it from the get go. It is supposed to be a training program and if it is a training program he would like to see
what the results are. Mrs. Roberts said it is a training program, but some people take longer to move through than others. It does
meet needs for some people.
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RESOLUTION # 47-13P
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MARY
IMOGENE BASSETT HOSPITAL OF COOPERSTOWN, NEW
YORK FOR PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS SERVICES – COMMUNITY
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MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES – INTENSIVE CASE
MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, by Resolution #239-12P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized an agreement with Mary
Imogene Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown, New York for Psychiatric Crisis Services complementary to those services provided
by the County of Chenango, and
WHEREAS, Bassett Medical Center has the ability and expertise to operate a Psychiatric Crisis Service for those
individuals requiring immediate psychiatric attention,
is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a renewal agreement with Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital of
Cooperstown, New York for Psychiatric Crisis Service for those individuals requiring immediate psychiatric attention, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That said agreement shall be effective January 1, 2013, at an annual cost of $22,672.00, which shall be
100% State-Aid funded, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said service shall be made from Appropriation Account # A4510.45 – Bassett Health
Care Contractual.
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RESOLUTION # 48-13P
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DR.
PAUL TEGTMEYER FOR CONSULTANT PSYCHOLOGIST
SERVICES – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES
The Health and Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Mental Health programs utilize the services of a contractual consultant
psychologist, Dr. Paul Tegtmeyer, of New Woodstock, New York, and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Community Services that the County of Chenango renew the
agreement with Dr. Tegtmeyer for said services,
RESOLVED, That, the Chairman of this Board of Supervisors, upon the approval of the County Attorney, be and
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Dr. Paul Tegtmeyer, of New Woodstock,
New York for consultant psychologist services for the Chenango County Mental Health Department, and be if further
RESOLVED, That said agreement shall be through March 31, 2013, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4320.47 – Consulting
Psychologist.
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RESOLUTION # 49-13P
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SAFEGUARD WASTE
SOLUTIONS, INC. OF OXFORD NEW YORK FOR “SHARPS”
DISPOSAL – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
WHEREAS, several Chenango County departments require acceptable disposal systems for “sharps,” or used
hypodermic syringes and related materials, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Health has secured an agreement from a vendor to serve all county departments
requiring service, including Public Health, Mental Health, Preston Manor, and the County Jail Medical Program,
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Safeguard Waste Solutions, Inc., of
Oxford, New York for “sharps” disposal for the various Chenango County departments, and be if further
RESOLVED, That said agreement shall be for a two (2) year period, with automatic renewal and termination clauses.
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RESOLUTION # 50-13P
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AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE EARLY CARE &
LEARNING COUNCIL FOR INFANCY SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
BEHAVIORAL COLLABORATIVE MINI GRANT –
COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Director of Community Services has received an invitation from the Early Care &
Learning Council of Albany, New York to apply for a mini-grant to consider the developmental needs of young children,
including mental emotional health, and
WHEREAS, said grant application is for an amount of less than $1,500.00,
RESOLVED, That the Director of Community Services be and hereby is authorized to submit an application to Early
Care & Learning Council of Albany, New York for a mini grant to consider the developmental needs of young children,
including mental emotional health.
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RESOLUTION # 51-13P
AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF DEPUTY
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES POSITION AND
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – DEPARTMENT
OF SOCIAL SERVICES
RESOLVED, That, effective March 18, 2013, an additional Deputy Commissioner of Social Services position is hereby
established within the Chenango County Department of Social Services, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Deputy Commissioner shall be authorized to act generally for and in place of the Commissioner
pursuant to Civil Service Law Section 41(1)(b), and therefore shall be in the exempt class under the Civil Service Law of the
State of New York, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the annual salary for said position shall be $48,363.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, effective March 18, 2013, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create
Appropriation Account #A6010.1021 – Deputy Commissioner DSS, and be it further
amount of $37,204.00, from Appropriation Account #A6010.105 – Sr. Caseworker, to newly created Appropriation Account
#A6010.1021 – Deputy Commissioner DSS.
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RESOLUTION # 52-13
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM CAPITAL
PROMOTION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – NORWICH
FAMILY YMCA
WHEREAS, by Resolutions #104-11P and #64-12, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized 50%
funding of the YMCA lifeguard training program, since it had historically been 50% funded by the Chenango County Youth
Bureau; however Youth Bureau support was no longer available, in the amount of $1,750.00, and
WHEREAS, a request has been made to the Standing Committee on Planning & Economic Development by the
Norwich Family YMCA regarding the importance of lifeguard training provided by the YMCA, and
WHEREAS, the Standing Committee on Planning & Economic Development has determined that said request for
support funding is appropriate for expenditure under the guidelines established in the creation of Capital Project Account
#H6410.40, and recommends the County of Chenango approve the request for funding to the Norwich Family YMCA,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the expenditure of $3,500.00
from Capital Project Account #H6410.40 – Infrastructure, Promotion and Business Development, for program support for the
lifeguard training program at the Norwich Family YMCA.
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Prior to adoption of Resolution #52-13, Mr. Kreiner said this resolution says the money is appropriate according to the
guidelines but it is a disconnect to him as to how this relates to economic development. Mr. Law said it was discussed at great
length in committee and they felt it was serving the youth of the area with a swim program that they might not otherwise be able
to afford. He thinks there were over 30 last year that took the lifeguard course and they are going to try to make sure every
community will be served.
Chairman Wilcox said for his little town training of lifeguards equates to about $23,000 in salaries for lifeguards.
Employing these young people is a plus.
Mr. Kreiner said the resolution notes that funding for the program has come out of this fund twice before, but his
understanding was it was supposed to be a one-time shot. Mr. Iannello said that was correct and they discussed that in
committee, and at the end of this year they are going to make a recommendation that it be put into the Youth Bureau budget if we
want to continue it. Mr. Kreiner asked how important this is. Mr. Iannello said he thought it was very important to keep the
program going. Training as a lifeguard gives the youth a skill and gives them something so they don’t leave the area with a bad
taste in their mouth.
Mr. Kreiner said he knew lifeguard training was important but he wanted to know how important this line in the budget
is since we’re using it as surplus to go to. Mr. Iannello said he had complained about that openly and hopefully we can resolve
that in the future.
Mr. Seneck asked if there was any information on where the youth in this program come from and where they go to
work after that, and also how the information is being publicized out there. Mr. Iannello said they discussed that in committee
too and if they get the money maybe use a lottery system to select the people. This only addresses ten slots of the approximately
80 lifeguards that are needed throughout the County, and everyone is having trouble getting their guards trained and it increases
the cost of the programs.
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RESOLUTION # 53-13P
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN UPDATE – DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT
The Planning &Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, an approved All-Hazard Mitigation Plan is a prerequisite for Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Program participation, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution #161-08, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors adopted the Chenango County MultiJurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Hazard Mitigation Plan requires periodic update to remain current and approved by FEMA, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended a Request for Proposals (RFP) be issued to solicit the services necessary to update the
Plan,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Department of Planning & Development be and hereby is authorized to
compile a Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the solicitation of Proposals from professional firms for services related to an update
of the Chenango County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the selection of a firm shall be made by further resolution of this board.
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RESOLUTION # 54-13
SUPPORTING THE NEW YORK STATE SHERIFFS’
ASSOCIATION’S POSITION ON GOVERNOR CUOMO’S NEW
YORK SECURE AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS
ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2013
WHEREAS, the right to bear arms is guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, as well
as the Civil Rights Law of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, Sheriffs represent all the people and they take an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and
the Constitution of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, Sheriffs enforce all laws of the state and will protect the rights of all citizens, including those rights
guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Ernest R. Cutting Jr. attended the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Winter Conference on
January 22, 2013 to January 24, 2013 in which 52 of 58 New York State’s Sheriffs were present and discussed Governor
Cuomo’s New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013 (SAFE Act), and
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WHEREAS, Sheriff Cutting and other members of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association identified the following
six provisions of the new law, which they believe are helpful and will increase the safety of our citizens, and
WHEREAS, the six provisions are as follows:
1.
Restriction on FOIL requests about pistol permit holders. By granting citizens the option of having their names
and addresses withheld from public disclosure, the new law does provide a mechanism to allow people to decide
for themselves whether their personal information should be accessible to the public. We believe, however, that no
one should have to explain why their personal information should remain confidential. A better procedure, we
believe, is simply to exempt all this personal information from FOIL disclosure.
2.
Killing of emergency first responders. The new law makes killing of emergency first responders aggravated or
first degree murder, enhancing penalties for this crime and requiring life without parole. First responders need this
protection, evidenced all too often by attacks on them when they attempt to provide help, and in special
recognition of the terrible attacks on two firefighters in Webster, NY and attacks on first responders in Jefferson
County.
3.
Requirement of NICS checks for private sales (except between immediate family). We believe that this will ensure
that responsible citizens will still be able to obtain legal firearms through private transactions, with the added
assurance that private buyers are approved by the federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
We remain concerned that this provision will be very difficult to enforce and will likely only affect law abiding
citizens.
4.
Comprehensive review of mental health records before firearms permits are granted and review of records to
determine if revocation of permits is required. Sheriffs believe that there is an urgent need to increase funding for
mental health care. The new law imposes reporting requirements on many mental health care professionals and
others who may make a determination that a person is a danger to himself or others. The law further gives needed
authority to courts or others who issue firearm permits to deny permit applications or to revoke permits already
issued. We believe that this issue demands a much more full and detailed discussion about how to keep guns out
of the hands of such people. The Sheriffs of New York want to pursue these issues with the Governor and the
State Legislature.
5.
Safe storage of firearms. The new law provides that guns must be safely stored if the owner lives with someone
who has been convicted of a felony or domestic violence crime, has been involuntarily committed, or is currently
under an order of protection. We agree that firearms owners should have the responsibility to make sure that their
weapons are safeguarded against use or access by prohibited persons, and the new law adds these protections to
ensure that weapons are safely and securely stored.
6.
Increased penalties for illegal use of weapons. The new law adds several increased sanctions for violation of New
York gun laws and creates new gun crimes which did not previously exist. These new provisions will provide
added tools for law enforcement to prosecute such crimes. We further believe that the new provisions should help
deter future misuse of firearms. We also suggest that the legislature consider limitations on plea bargaining for all
gun crimes.
and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Cutting and other members of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association reviewed other provisions
of the new law, and strongly believe that many modifications are needed to clarify the intent of some of these new provisions and
that revisions are needed to allow Sheriffs to properly enforce the law in their county, and
WHEREAS, the modifications are as follows:
1.
Assault weapon ban and definition of assault weapons. We believe that the new definition of assault weapons is
too broad, and prevents the possession of many weapons that are legitimately used for hunting, target shooting and
self defense. Classifying firearms as assault weapons because of one arbitrary feature effectively deprives people
the right to possess firearms which have never before been designated as assault weapons. We are convinced that
only law abiding gun owners will be affected by these new provisions, while criminals will still have and use
whatever weapons they want.
2.
Inspection of schools by state agencies. The new law transfers to state agencies the responsibility to review school
safety plans. We expect that funding will be transferred to these state agencies to implement safety proposals.
Sheriffs and local police provide this service in all parts of the state and can perform these duties efficiently. As
the chief law enforcement officer of the county, Sheriffs are in the best position to know the security needs of
schools in their own counties, and the state should help to fund these existing efforts by Sheriffs and local police
departments to keep our schools safe. Because Sheriffs and local police are already deeply involved with school
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safety plans, have developed emergency response plans, and are familiar with structural layouts of schools in their
counties, they should be included along with state counterparts in any effort to review school safety plans.
3.
Reduction of ammunition magazine capacity. The new law enacts reductions in the maximum capacity of gun
magazines. We believe based on our years of law enforcement experience that this will not reduce gun violence.
The new law will unfairly limit the ability of law abiding citizens to purchase firearms in New York. It bears
repeating that it is our belief that the reduction of magazine capacity will not make New Yorkers or our
communities safer.
4.
Five year recertification of pistol permit status and registration of existing assault weapons. The new law delegates
to the State Police the duty to solicit and receive updated personal information of permit holders every five years
in order to maintain these permits. Further, the law requires owners of certain existing firearms now classified as
assault weapons to register these with the State Police within one year. The recertification and registration conflict
with Sheriffs’ duties regarding issuance of pistol permits. All records should be maintained at the local, and not
the state level. This information should be accessible to those who are responsible for initial investigation of
permit applications. Pistol permit information should be maintained in one file at the local level, and forwarded to
a statewide database for law enforcement use. It bears repeating that it is our belief that pistol permit and any
registration information required by the law should be confidential and protected from FOIL disclosure.
5.
Sale of ammunition. The new law imposes several new provisions regarding how, and from whom, ammunition
can be lawfully purchased. The law should be clarified about the use of the Internet as a vehicle for these sales, out
of state sales to New York residents, and other issues. Businesses have said that they do not understand the new
provisions and are concerned that they will have to cease operations.
6.
Law enforcement exemptions must be clarified. The new law has many provisions that might apply to law
enforcement officers and there has been much confusion about whether existing law enforcement exemptions
continue to apply. We understand that the Governor and Legislature have already agreed to review and modify
these provisions where necessary, and the Sheriffs want to be part of the discussion to make the changes effective.
Additionally, the exemptions should apply to retired police and peace officers and to others in the employ of the
Sheriff and other police agencies that perform security duties at public facilities and events.
7.
Method of bill passage. It is the view of the Sheriffs’ Association that anytime government decides it is necessary
or desirable to test the boundaries of a constitutional right that it should only be done with caution and with great
respect for those constitutional boundaries. Further, it should only be done if the benefit to be gained is so great
and certain that it far outweighs the damage done by the constriction of individual liberty. While many of the
provisions of the new law have surface appeal, it is far from certain that all, or even many, of them will have any
significant effect in reducing gun violence, which is the presumed goal of all of us. Unfortunately the process used
in adoption of this act did not permit the mature development of the arguments on either side of the debate, and
thus many of the stakeholders in this important issue are left feeling ignored by their government. Even those
thrilled with the passage of this legislation should be concerned about the process used to secure its passage, for
the next time they may find themselves the victim of that same process. Fortunately, the Governor has shown
himself open to working with interested parties to address some of the problems that arose due to the hasty
enactment of this law. We will work with the Governor and the Legislature on these issues.
and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Cutting understands his Constitutional obligations and the concerns of constituents. The Sheriff
and his Deputies are not called upon by this new legislation to go door to door to confiscate any weapons newly classified as
assault weapons, and will not do so,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors are supporting the New York State Sheriffs’
Association’s Position to Governor Cuomo’s New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013, and be it
further
Gary D. Finch, other New York counties, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), and the New York State
Sheriffs’ Association.
Seconded by Mr. Cook and duly adopted.
Prior to adoption of Resolution #54-13, Mr. Flanagan said he had no objections to any of the Sheriffs’ comments, but
the legislation was passed in haste and not following the correct legislative process.
Mr. Outwater said he would encourage any town supervisor to do this at their town board level as well and send it right
straight to Albany.
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RESOLUTION # 55-13P
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AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
VERIZON FOR EMERGENCY SUBSCRIBER LIST
INFORMATION LICENSE AGREEMENT – E911 EMERGENCY
TELEPHONE SYSTEM
WHEREAS, by Resolution #149-08P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized a license agreement with
Verizon for Emergency Subscriber List Information, and
WHEREAS, the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 requires telecommunications carriers to
provide certain data and make certain services available to providers of Emergency and Emergency Support Services, and
WHEREAS, Verizon maintains certain subscriber list information, and
WHEREAS, said Act requires telecommunications carriers to provide subscriber list information in its possession to
providers of emergency services and providers of emergency support services, for the purposes of delivering those emergency
services, and
WHEREAS, the one-time full file extract fee is $1,400.00, and weekly updates are approximately $20.00 per month for
said service,
Chenango, be and hereby is authorized to sign a 36 Month Emergency Subscriber List Information License Agreement with
Verizon for a full file extract and weekly updates, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the cost for said contract shall be payable from Appropriation Account #A3020.45 – Other Expense.
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RESOLUTION # 56-13P
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES FOR THE 2012 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING
POINT GRANT – SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff has received notification from the New York State Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications that applications are being
accepted for the 2012 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Grant program, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the program is to facilitate consolidation, development, and improved operations of PSAPs,
and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff desires to submit an application for the purchase of hardware and software to enable aerial
imagery with GIS data, and
WHEREAS, said application is approximately $168,000.00,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign, on
behalf of the County of Chenango, any and all applications necessary to secure grant funding from the New York State Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications.
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RESOLUTION # 57-13P
AUTHORIZING OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO DRUG
INTELLIGENCE TRAINING AT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
SITE IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA – SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff periodically sends deputies to drug awareness/intelligence training in
Buffalo, New York, and
WHEREAS, a similar, free training program is offered by the National Guard in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff desires to have the option to utilize the National Guard program, since there is no training fee,
and the travel distance and room and board expense is nearly identical to the Buffalo location,
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RESOLVED, That, for the Year 2013, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorizes out-of-state travel by
staff of the Sheriff’s Office to the National Guard facility in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for drug awareness/ intelligence training,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That, Year 2013 out-of-state travel only is authorized; conference and training authorizations currently
used by Chenango County will be required prior to each use of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania training site, as with any other
training location.
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RESOLUTION # 58-13P
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION & FINANCE FOR REAL
PROPERTY TRANSFER REPORT (FORM RP-5217)
SUBMISSION – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES AND
COUNTY CLERK
The Safety & Rules and Finance Committees offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, Real Property Tax Law dictates county recording officers furnish monthly reports of all transfers of real
property to the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance, Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS), and
WHEREAS, ORPTS Form RP-5217 – Real Property Transfer is the key tool for this reporting requirement, and filings
in the Chenango County Clerk’s Office, and
WHEREAS, Form RP-5217 remains a multi-part paper-only form, and
WHEREAS, after study and stakeholder consultation, ORPTS proposes migration to a one-part, bar-coded form, which
will electronically capture and transmit reportable data, and
WHEREAS, ORPTS proposes an agreement with Chenango County for its implementation, including hardware and
software support,
to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an agreement with the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance, Office
of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) for the implementation of a bar-coded RP-5217 – Real Property Transfer form program.
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RESOLUTION # 59-13
BILLS AND CLAIMS
Mr. Blanchard offered the following and moved its adoption:
February, 2013, against Chenango County in the amount of $2,056,757.77.
and be it further
GENERAL:
Bills & Claims
Certified Payroll
Sheriff Payroll
& Disbursements
$933,075.25
7,957.73
$
25,419.90
691,225.07
367,605.46
310,449.58
9,129.17
$2,344,862.16
HIGHWAY:
$108,526.12
39,443.94
155,367.74
52,068.32
$542,402.55
WELFARE:
Day Care
Administration
Preston Manor
Medical
ADC
Foster Care
J.D. Care
Home Relief
HEAP
Burials
EEA
TOTALS
$43,486.66
89,143.24
59,188.78
47,476.67
103,721.38
176,097.32
176,006.94
3,496.80
0.00
80,340.51
0.00
0.00
1,800.00
$2,056,757.77
$780,758.30
$1,611,265.24
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR February, 2013
$3,668,023.01
$8,308,976.56
Seconded by Mr. Iannello and duly adopted.
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The meeting adjourned to the regular monthly meeting to be held Monday, April 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
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MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013
Supervisor Cook offered the invocation.
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Regular Monthly Meeting – March 11, 2013
Supervisor Seneck moved, seconded by Supervisor Iannello, to approve the minutes of the above monthly meeting of
the Board. Carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor Outwater requested that Communication #16 opposing early voting legislation be referred to Safety & Rules
Committee.
Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Westcott, to receive and file all of the Communications. Carried.
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RESIGNATIONS
Harold Ives and Donna Adams, Traffic Safety Board
Resignations effective immediately.
Mr. Iannello moved, seconded by Dr. Wansor, to accept the resignations. Carried.
APPOINTMENTS
Dolores Nabinger, Traffic Safety Board – Term expiring 12/31/15
Mike Dale, Traffic Safety Board – Term Expiring 12/31/15
Gary Richman, Traffic Safety Board – Term Expiring 12/31/15
Mr. Kreiner moved, seconded by Mr. Grace, to approve the Traffic Safety Board appointments. Carried.
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Laureen Clarke, Community Services Board – Term Expiring 12/31/16
Mr. McNeil moved, seconded by Mr. Mastro, to approve the Community Services Board appointment. Carried.
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REPORTS
Planning Department 2012 Activity Report
Stop-DWI 2012 Annual Report
Mr. Westcott moved, seconded by Dr. Wansor, to receive and file the annual reports. Carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
3-19-13
Finance
3-28-13
3-26-13
Personnel
3-11-13, 3-27-13
3-12-13
Public Works
3-21-13
Safety & Rules
3-20-13
Airport Steering
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1-28-13
Mr. Kreiner moved, seconded by Mr. Mastro, to receive and file all the committee reports. Carried.
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SPEAKERS
Sheriff Ernest Cutting
Re: Sheriff’s Office 2012 Annual Report
Sheriff Cutting distributed his annual report for 2012 to the Board and briefly reviewed some of the highlights. He said
in the past Mr. Flanagan has asked for costs in different areas and that information is provided on page five. The report shows
the cost of utilities, medical expenses, fringe benefits and SJO boarding-in revenues for 2009-2012. He noted the utilities were
down considerably for 2012 because of the mild winter. Medical expenses for the jail were also down but fringe benefits were
up. They were able to meet the boarding-in revenue budget last year although it was a struggle. They got lucky at the end of the
year and got in over 20 prisoners from Cortland County. Things are in good shape for this year.
Sheriff Cutting said the Sheriff’s Summer Camp Program was highlighted on pages 7-8. He said on page 15 is the
2012 accreditation report. He noted that the Law Enforcement Division consists of 15 road patrol deputies, four sergeants, 1
lieutenant and 2 detectives. They handled over 17,000 calls in 2012. There were 313 felony arrests, which is 47 fewer than
2011, and 1038 misdemeanor arrests of which 752 were criminal and that is also up from 2011. Sheriff Cutting said the K-9 dog
Elvis is retiring this year after eight years of service and K-9 dog Jerome will be taking over.
Sheriff Cutting said on page 21 is the 2012 war on drugs report. He said he thinks they will see an increase this year
because we’re in a heroin epidemic. They are going to be doing some extra training and changing the way they do business as far
as drug cases. In 2012 the Detective Division made 177 felony arrests, 214 misdemeanor arrests, and executed 12 search
warrants. The Patrol Division attended a total of 1930 hours of training in 2012.
Sheriff Cutting said grant funding for 2012 totaled $241,309 with the 2010-2012 total being $447,652. He said some of
the grant highlights include the purchase of video teleconferencing equipment for Corrections. They are looking at doing less
transporting of inmates and more videoconferencing in the future. They also implemented grant funding that was received by the
District Attorney’s Office to buy video recording equipment for the Sheriff’s Office and eight police agencies in the County to do
video recording of statements.
Sheriff Cutting said pages 30-31 of the report highlight the Operation Safe Child Program and the Child Passenger
Safety Program. He said there are a lot of people with car seats installed incorrectly and they check those and also issue new
ones when needed. He briefly reviewed the Offender Watch Program, the Free Gun Lock Program, and the Prescription Drug
“Take Back” Program.
Sheriff Cutting said it concerns him that the number of motor vehicle accidents investigated in 2012 was 655 as
compared to 583 for the year before. He said he has to take a look at that as they want to see that number decrease, not increase.
Sheriff Cutting said the Civil Division received 587 income executions last year and a total of $107,260.84 was sent
back to the County Treasurer. There were 1,386 services completed by deputies.
Sheriff Cutting said the Communications Division handled 42,306 Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) events and a total
of 109,820 calls for 2012. He said the report provides a breakdown of CAD events by month and also by type of event and
agency.
Sheriff Cutting noted that the Corrections Division has groups that go around and try to find ways to save money. He
said, for example, when light fixtures blow they are replacing them with LED lighting. They are always looking for ways to save
money for the taxpayers. The Corrections Division provides educational services to those ages 18-19. They also coordinate with
the facility school teacher to do training on life skills, anger management, parenting skills, etc. and the OSHA Safety Class is also
provided.
Sheriff Cutting said the kitchen continues to run well. They prepared a total of 101,499 inmate meals and 82,937
senior meals in 2012. The monthly inmate population average was 72 and with the SJOs added in the average was 92.48 per
month.
Mr. Flanagan thanked the Sheriff for putting the financial information in his annual report. He said it is very helpful.
He asked that next year information on salaries and part-time and overtime costs be included in the financials.
Mr. Flanagan asked if anyone ever gets arrested for using cell phones while driving. Sheriff Cutting said yes and he
would get the specific information to Mr. Flanagan. Mr. Flanagan said that is his thought on why the accidents are up.
Mr. Kreiner asked if the Sheriff’s Office had any interaction with the Probation Department or if they send their
officers out with them. Sheriff Cutting said yes, they do work with them and had gone out with them on New Year’s Eve.
Mr. Brown asked if the utilities are down because of the price of natural gas. Sheriff Cutting said yes and also because
we had a very mild winter in 2011-2012.
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Mr. Heisler asked if there was any ongoing training for the Sheriff’s Office in light of the violent crimes that have been
happening across the country. Sheriff Cutting said they’re in constant contact with the schools. Mr. Heisler asked if there are
any landmarks or things the Sheriff’s Office is looking for to prevent crime. Sheriff Cutting said they try to look at everything.
Mr. Heisler said one of the factors in mass shootings seems to be mental health. He asked if the Sheriff’s Office works
with the Mental Health Department to look at those things. Sheriff Cutting said there are HIPAA rules and regulations so unless
it’s an imminent threat they couldn’t really tell us.
Mr. Khoury asked about the heroin epidemic and if the Sheriff’s Office was looking at interdiction as a new approach.
Sheriff Cutting said yes, but it requires a lot of training. He said they have to provide more advanced training. Mr. Heisler
asked what was triggering the heroin epidemic. Sheriff Cutting said cost and availability. It’s cheap and it’s everywhere.
Mr. Kreiner asked in reference to the Sheriff’s Office interaction with the District Attorney’s Office if there was ever
any issue with them not being available. Sheriff Cutting said no, he has never had a problem.
Mr. Law asked the average age of the highway patrol personnel. Sheriff Cutting said he has two in the police academy
right now that are young. He said they just lost a sergeant and have to replace that one. They’re young, but he doesn’t know the
average age.
Mr. Williams asked if the Sheriff’s Office housed inmates from the state anymore. Sheriff Cutting said state prisoners
have to be gone within ten days of getting the paperwork, but that’s not the way it used to be. He said when they constructed the
jail they tried to look at what the needs would be fifty years down the road yet be a little conservative. Mr. Williams said now it’s
more about rehab and not just housing.
Mr. Flanagan asked what our average jail population is. Sheriff Cutting said it is 72 of our own prisoners plus about an
average of 20 housed in from other counties.
Mr. McNeil asked if the Sheriff’s Summer Camp was three weeks or four weeks. Sheriff Cutting said it is four weeks.
He said they did three weeks only once the summer when the former Sheriff left.
The Board thanked Sheriff Cutting for his report.
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Rebecca Sands, Commerce Chenango
Re: Foreign Trade Zone Update
Ms. Sands distributed a handout on the Foreign Trade Zone. She said on March 25th they found out Chenango County
has been given authority to establish a Foreign Trade Zone and that is good news and two months ahead of time. A press
conference was held on March 28th announcing the achievement.
Ms. Sands said there may still be some confusion about the Foreign Trade Zone so she is here today to explain it and
answer any questions. She said right now when a company brings in raw materials from other countries there is a tariff attached
and the company has to pay that right away. Under the Foreign Trade Zone the company won’t have to pay a tariff fee until the
product is completed and if the product is released back into the U.S. market the fees are less.
Ms. Sands gave an example involving vacuum cleaners. She said a business might import a vacuum cleaner motor
with a tariff fee of 10%. She said if the motor is put into production here in the U.S. the tariff fee might drop to 5% and the tariff
fee would drop to 0% if it is exported back out of the country.
Ms. Sands said Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and CWS were on the Foreign Trade Zone application and they are
working with them to get them up and going. She said other businesses who are interested would have to work with the Chamber
to submit an application and work with U.S. Customs.
Mr. Kreiner asked if there was a cost to businesses to apply to be in the zone. Ms. Sands said there was no cost to
apply but there can be costs associated with being in the zone because they have to have extensive background checks and also
there are records that have to be kept to account for the materials.
Mr. Outwater said he had worked in a Foreign Trade Zone in a past life and there is a tremendous advantage to storing
products and not worrying about paying the tariff until they are sold.
Mr. Mastro asked for an idea of how much would be saved in tariff fees in the first year. Ms. Sands said she didn’t
know because it will vary by company and what they’ll actually be producing. She noted that for the pharmaceutical industry
being first to market is very important and could mean millions of dollars.
Mr. Khoury asked if the tariff fees disappear or if they are just being subsidized. Ms. Sands said on the local level there
is no effect either way.
Mr. Williams asked if it will be easier to get things through Customs because that used to take a long time. Ms. Sands
said things may have changed as far as delays in Customs because that never came up as an issue during the application process.
She noted that our port will be Syracuse but products can come in from other ports also.
Mr. McNeil asked as far as the import/export license, who holds that license. Ms. Sands said she didn’t know but could
look into it for him.
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Chairman Wilcox thanked Ms. Sands for her work. He said he thinks it is a feather in the County’s cap for us to have
this designation.
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Jennifer Tavares, Commerce Chenango
Re: 2012 Chenango County IDA Project Summary
Mrs. Tavares handed out a report on the PILOTs for 2012. She said the report included a summary of all the county
administered PILOTs as well as the one administered by the City of Norwich, Who’s We, LLC.
Mrs. Tavares said the Total Abated Amount column shows 100% of the total tax liability and that amount is
$1,002,501. She said the PILOT is the amount of tax they were billed for and did pay and that amount is $325,271 and the total
amount minus the PILOT is the net taxes not paid which equals $677,230. The County portion of the exemption is $209,478.
Mrs. Tavares said a couple of the ten projects on the list closed out in 2012, Wagner Nineveh and Upturn Industries,
and both of those were sold. She said the report also includes information on FTEs and construction jobs. Construction jobs are
hard to get a handle on but she knows Chobani had a lot of construction jobs related to their projects.
Mrs. Tavares said there were three one-time sales tax exemption projects, Agro-Farma, Inc. Phase II and Phase III, and
the NYSEG project which will continue in 2013. She said the partial mortgage tax abatement of $165,000 for Norwich
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is not on the chart and needs to be added.
Mr. Flanagan asked if the total abated amounts were for all ten years. Mrs. Tavares said NYSWRR was on a one year
schedule and the others were ten years. Mr. Flanagan said he was trying to figure out where we are and it looks like there are
some success stories and some that aren’t so hot. He clarified that one had a renewal which means they’ve been in the program
for twenty years. Mrs. Tavares said Bytheway Publishing had a renewal in 2007.
Mr. Brown said $1 million of tax abatement looks like a lot but we have to look at it with a different eye because if
we’re going to be in the economic development business and encourage people to come to Chenango County we’ve got to do this
or someone else will. He said these buildings don’t need any services, or schooling, etc. and without us being active and doing
these kinds of things we’re not going to be in the game. $1 million isn’t hardly anything compared to $83 million to pay for
Medicaid.
Mr. Flanagan said he agreed with a lot of what Mr. Brown said but he still thinks our number one industry is
agriculture. He said there has to be a balance. We’re ranked #36 in the country for property taxes. He’s glad to see the success
of Chobani, etc. but we just need to be balanced on whatever we forgive.
Mrs. Tavares said one example of balance is Tecnofil which will be on next year’s report. She said they started out at a
50% net exemption in the first year and increased it from there. They don’t want to make a big hit to any one municipality and it
was a good compromise.
Mr. Kreiner asked if there was a multiplier effect for the PILOT projects as far as what it really means for the local
economy. Mrs. Tavares said she could run some numbers. She noted if it weren’t for Chobani the numbers wouldn’t look so
good, but it’s a pretty low cost per job compared to other benchmarks.
Mr. Khoury asked if there were any situations where companies come in and are awarded a PILOT and that negatively
affects other companies, sort of a collateral damage type of thing. Mrs. Tavares said PILOTs are used as an incentive for job
creation/growth and it is a delicate balance. She said if there is a local company that has been here for a long-time they should
approach the IDA for help. She gave the example of Mid-York Press coming to them for help in buying a large piece of
equipment.
Mr. Khoury asked if that cannibalizes other printers in the area. Mrs. Tavares said that is why most of the projects the
board would consider are new tax revenue and not existing. Mr. Brown said he doesn’t think we have an unfair competition
problem. He said we’re not in that situation where businesses come in and compete with another one. This is ten years with an
assessment that wasn’t there before.
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RESOLUTIONS
PREFERRED AGENDA
1. Authorizing Renewal Of Cooperative Purchasing Service And Mutual Sharing Plans And Print Shop Service Agreement With
Delaware – Chenango – Madison – Otsego And Greater Southern Tier BOCES
3. Authorizing Transfer Of Real Property To Village Of Oxford – Delinquent Tax Services
5. Authorizing The Purchase Of Tri-Axle Flat Bed Equipment Trailer – Department Of Public Works
6. Authorizing Agreement For Taxiway Lighting/ Beacon Replacement Design – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County
Airport
7. Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Document Destruction Services – Records Management / County Clerk
8. Authorizing Appropriation Of Funds For Health Information Technology – Community Mental Hygiene Services
9. Setting The Date Of Tax Sale For The Year 2013 And Securing Title Search Services For Properties Subject To Tax Sale In
2014
10. Authorizing Transfer Of Remaining Refuse District #1 And #3 Post Closure Funds For Countywide Landfill Cell
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Development – Department Of Public Works/ Waste Management
11. Authorizing An Agreement With The New York State Department Of Health For The Early Intervention Program –
Department Of Public Health
12. Authorizing Agreement For Personal Care Services For The EISEP Program – Area Agency On Aging
13. Authorizing Agreement For Dietician Services – Area Agency On Aging
14. Authorizing Extension Of Transportation Management Agreements With First Transit, Inc. – Various Departments
15. Authorizing Adoption Of Standard Work Days For Chenango County Elected And Appointed Officials Participating In The
16. Authorizing County Attorney To Take Action For Delinquent Economic Development Loan – Department Of Planning &
Development
17. Authorizing Award Of Bids To Steven Miller Construction Of Mayfield, New York And Tioga Construction, Inc Of
Herkimer, New York For Box Culvert Reconstruction – Box Culvert #2 – County Road 38, Town Of Guilford – Department
Of Public Works – Highway
18. Authorizing Cooperative Purchasing Agreement With State Of Minnesota – Mass Transit
19. Authorizing An Agreement With Barton & Loguidice, P.C., Engineers, For Investigation Of Fugitive Odors At The
Countywide Landfill – Department Of Public Works – Waste Management
20. Authorizing Award Of Bid To Steven Miller Construction Of Mayfield, New York For Bridge Reconstruction – Bin 3350150
– County Road 17, Town Of Afton – Department Of Public Works – Highway
21. Authorizing Applications For New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Highway Safety Program And American
Association Of Retired Persons Grants – Traffic Safety Board
Mr. Outwater moved, seconded by Mr. Law, to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions.
Mr. Flanagan requested that Resolutions #2 and #4 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
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RESOLUTION # 60-13
OFFERING RECOGNITION TO MARIANNE KIRSCH UPON
HER RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, on April 19th, 2013, Marianne Kirsch will be retiring from her service to Chenango County, and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 1980, Marianne began her service with the County of Chenango as a Registered Nurse in the
Department of Public Health , and has served as the Department’s Director of Patient Services since 1995, and
WHEREAS, throughout her Thirty-three (33) Years of service, Marianne deftly contended with a wide variety of
public health and communicable disease issues, as well as the bureaucracy, regulations, and logistics involved in the operation of
a Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA), and
WHEREAS, this resolution is being offered as a gesture in recognition of her years of service and dedication to the
County of Chenango,
RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors extends their deepest appreciation to Marianne Kirsch for her years of
dedicated service, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Board extends to Marianne their Best Wishes for Health and Happiness during her years of
retirement.
RESOLUTION # 61-13
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AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND ESTABLISHING
DISBURSEMENT ACCOUNT FOR GOLDEN ARTIST COLORS,
INC. – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT –
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, by Board Resolution #23-13, did authorize the application for
an economic development year 2013 Community Development Block Grant, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Planning Director has received notification from the New York State Division of
Homes & Community Renewal that said application has been accepted for the amount of $480,000.00, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that said money be received and disbursed by the Chenango County Treasurer,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and is hereby authorized to execute,
on behalf of the County of Chenango, any such certifications and/or grant agreements with the New York State Division of
Homes & Community Renewal as may be required to accept and implement the proposed grant and project, and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is also authorized to
execute, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a Subrecipient Agreement with the Development Chenango Corp. for the delivery
of said project, and be it further,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create Appropriation Account
#CD8668.549 – Golden Artist Colors, and be it further
RESOLVED, That upon receipt of funds for the Golden Artist Colors project, the Chenango County Treasurer is
authorized to deposit said funds into Revenue Account #CD4910 – Community Development, and be it further
RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $480,000.00, be made from Revenue Account #CD4910, to
newly created Appropriation Account #CD8668.549 – Golden Artist Colors.
Seconded by Mr. Grace
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RESOLUTION # 62-13P
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
SERVICE AND MUTUAL SHARING PLANS AND PRINT SHOP
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DELAWARE – CHENANGO –
MADISON – OTSEGO AND GREATER SOUTHERN TIER BOCES
The Agriculture, Buildings, and Grounds Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, by prior resolutions, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors has annually authorized the County’s
participation with Delaware – Chenango – Madison – Otsego (DCMO) BOCES and the Greater Southern Tier (GST) BOCES
for the cooperative purchasing of food, bread, milk, ice cream, cafeteria supplies, and janitorial supplies, and
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango desires to continue as a participating member, along with a number of public
school districts within the DCMO BOCES area in the State of New York, for the joint bidding of said food, milk, ice cream,
cafeteria supplies, and janitorial supplies, as authorized by General Municipal Law Sections 119-o and 119-n, and
WHEREAS, DCMO BOCES operates a Print Shop with the ability to produce printed products for Chenango County,
and
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango also desires to renew its agreement with the Greater Southern Tier BOCES in
cooperative bidding for bread and bread products for the 2013-2014 school year,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the continued participation by
the County of Chenango with DCMO BOCES for the purchase of food, milk, ice cream, cafeteria supplies, and janitorial
supplies, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a Cooperative Purchasing Service
Mutual Sharing Plan Agreement with said BOCES, which will expire on June 30, 2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of
Chenango, an agreement with DCMO BOCES for Print Shop Services, expiring June 30, 2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a Cooperative Bread Bid Mutual Sharing Plan with Greater Southern Tier BOCES,
expiring on June 30, 2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Doretta Hughson, Clerk of the Board of Education, GST BOCES, be designated to advertise,
receive and open said bids, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors does hereby reserve the right to accept or reject any
or all bread and bread-product bids.
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RESOLUTION # 63-13
SEGREGATING ACCOUNTS FOR STATE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM
(LETPP) GRANTS BY FISCAL YEAR – SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, all State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) Grants have historically been
appropriated to Capital Revenue Account #H4397 – Federal Aid LETPP, and Capital Project Account #H3110.83 - LETPP, and
WHEREAS, Chenango County has learned the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Services requires separate accounts for each grant year,
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RESOLVED, That, effective January 1, 2012, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take
whatever actions are necessary to create and credit the following Capital Revenue and corresponding Capital Project Accounts,
from Capital Revenue Account #H4397 and Capital Project Account #H3110.83, in the amount set opposite each:
Capital Project
Account
H3110.8092
H3110.8002
H3110.9712
H3110.9722
LETPP 2009 C838092
LETPP 2010 T838002
LETPP 2011 T969712
LETPP 2012 T969722
Revenue
Account
H48092
H48002
H49712
H49722
Fed Aid LETPP 2009
Fed Aid LETPP 2010
Fed Aid LETPP 2011
Fed Aid LETPP 2012
Amount
$43,225.42
$44,935.00
$36,842.00
$16,000.00
Prior to adoption of Resolution #63-13, Mr. Flanagan asked if these are accounts that go through the years and
go up and down. Chairman Wilcox said they’re continually applied for and granted. Mr. Flanagan said his question was
if these amounts are the annual revenues and what the numbers are going forward. Sheriff Cutting said they apply for
specific grants to meet goals they set. Mr. Flanagan asked what the timeframe was for the grants. Sheriff Cutting said
they usually have to be paid out within three years.
Mr. Iannello asked if the numbers here are the current balances in the accounts. Mr. Woodford said yes, they
are current balances. Chairman Wilcox noted this is being done as a result of an audit.
Mr. Kreiner asked why there’s a $43,000 balance for the grant awarded in 2009 and why it hasn’t been spent
down yet. Sheriff Cutting said he would have to check, but the money is earmarked for certain things. Mr. Kreiner
asked if the grants expire. Sheriff Cutting said they want to use the money up but sometimes they have to wait for a
specific training to become available, etc. Mr. Kreiner asked if he had ever gotten into a situation where they have to
give the money back because they haven’t used it. Sheriff Cutting said no, they haven’t gotten into that situation yet.
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RESOLUTION # 64-13
SEGREGATING ACCOUNTS FOR STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANTS BY FISCAL YEAR –
FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, all State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grants have historically been appropriated to Capital
Revenue Account #H4795 – State Homeland Security Grant, and Capital Project Account #H3110.85 – State Homeland Security
Grant, and
WHEREAS, Chenango County has learned the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Services requires separate accounts for each grant year,
RESOLVED, That, effective January 1, 2012, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take
whatever actions are necessary to create and credit the following Capital Revenue and corresponding Capital Project Accounts,
from Capital Revenue Account #H4795 and Capital Project Account #H3110.85, in the amount set opposite each:
Capital Project
Account
H3110.8080
H3110.8090
H3110.8000
H3110.9710
H3110.9720
SHSP 2008 C838080
SHSP 2009 C838090
SHSP 2010 C838000
SHSP 2011 C969710
SHSP 2012 T969720
Amount
$ 3,984.80
$113,921.00
$ 80,129.78
$ 72,158.00
$ 48,000.00
Revenue
Account
H48080
H48090
H48000
H49710
H49720
Fed Aid SHSP 2008
Fed Aid SHSP 2009
Fed Aid SHSP 2010
Fed Aid SHSP 2011
Fed Aid SHSP 2012
$ 3,663.22
$120,511.00
$113,270.58
$ 72,158.00
$ 48,000.00
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Prior to adoption of Resolution #64-13, Mr. Flanagan said he had pretty much the same questions about this
resolution as the previous one. He clarified that these are the current balances. Mr. Woodford said yes. Mr. Flanagan
asked if these grants were also for training programs. Sheriff Cutting said that was a question for Mr. Beckwith as he
isn’t sure what he has applied for.
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RESOLUTION # 65-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO
VILLAGE OF OXFORD – DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES
WHEREAS, there exists a parcel of land in the Village of Oxford that may become available via pending tax
foreclosure proceedings, and
WHEREAS, said parcel is identified as Tax Map No. 182.16-1-51, and
WHEREAS, should the tax foreclosure culminate, the Oxford Village Board desires to acquire said parcel of real
property for village purposes,
RESOLVED, That, upon completion of the tax foreclosure process, and for the consideration of the current year’s
school taxes ($756.46), the current year’s village taxes ($625.42), plus applicable County Clerk’s filing fees, the Chairman and
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby are authorized to execute, on behalf of the County of Chenango, any such
documents and/or agreements as may be required to transfer to the Village of Oxford said parcel of real property, identified as
Tax Map No. 182.16-1-51 in the Village of Oxford, and be it further
RESOLVED, That in no event shall Chenango County reimburse, or otherwise be liable for, any demolition or tipping
fee costs associated with said parcel, and be it further
RESOLVED, That such deed transfer shall occur within 30 days of the filing of the Chenango County Supreme Court
Order of Tax Foreclosure.
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RESOLUTION # 66-13P
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TRI-AXLE FLAT BED
EQUIPMENT TRAILER – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Department of Public Works currently has in inventory a flat bed heavy equipment
trailer (“Lowboy”) that has reached the end of its useful life and is not in useable condition, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Public Works Director, in consultation with the Public Works Committee,
recommend the County of Chenango purchase a replacement tri-axle flat bed heavy equipment trailer, utilizing a portion of the
$113,578.62 available in Capital Project Account #H 5130.20 – Public Works Equipment,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Public Works Director, acting jointly with the Public Works Committee, be
and hereby is authorized to prepare specifications, submit to bid and purchase one tri-axle flat bed equipment trailer, at a cost of
approximately $70,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the expense for said purchase shall be made from Capital Project Account #H5130.20 – Public
Works Equipment.
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RESOLUTION # 67-13P
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR TAXIWAY LIGHTING/
BEACON REPLACEMENT DESIGN – LT. WARREN E. EATON/
CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT
WHEREAS, by Resolution #258-12P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized acceptance of an Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) grant from the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA), for the purpose of design of south taxiway lighting and replacement of the rotating beacon, and
WHEREAS, said project is identified as FAA AIP No. 3-36-0088-31-12, and
WHEREAS, under said Federal Funding Program, the Federal Government has assumed a large share of the cost of
said projects by identifying 90% as Federal share, with the State and local share to be 5% each, and
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WHEREAS, in order to execute said project, it is necessary to enter into an agreement for design services, as well as
appropriate the funds related thereto,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create Capital Project Account
#H4597.59BH – Design – Lighting/Beacon, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create the following Capital Project
Revenue Accounts, in the amount set opposite to each:
Account #
Title
Amount
H4588
Federal Aid – Design – Lighting/Beacon
$ 45,000.00
H3588
State Aid - Design – Lighting/Beacon
$ 2,500.00
H2588
Local Share - Design – Lighting/Beacon
$ 2,500.00
Total:
$ 50,000.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, That upon notification of award, an appropriation of funds, in the
total amount of $50,000.00, be made from said Revenue Accounts, to Capital Project
Account #H4597.59BH – Design – Lighting/Beacon, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Local Share identified for said project shall be made from Capital Project Account #H4597.59C
– Capital Improvement Trust/Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
sign an Agreement with CHA Consulting, Inc. of Syracuse, NY for planning services for the design for the south parallel taxiway
lighting and rotating beacon replacement, at a total cost not to exceed $49,950.00.
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RESOLUTION # 68-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR DOCUMENT
DESTRUCTION SERVICES – RECORDS MANAGEMENT /
COUNTY CLERK
transfer $5,000.00 from Appropriation Account #A1410.47 – Record Books, to Capital Project Account #H1460.41 – Records
Management Document Control/Shredding Project, to provide the funds necessary for a Records Management Document
Control/Shredding Project.
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RESOLUTION # 69-13P
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR HEALTH
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – COMMUNITY MENTAL
HYGIENE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services has received notification of funds for Health
Information Technology (HIT) through the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), and
WHEREAS, with the department’s migration to an electronic medical record program, funds may be utilized for the
purchase of hardware and software compatible with said program,
– State Aid Mental Health Op Cost by $27,838.00, and be it further
Appropriation Account #A4320.21 – Equipment, in order to provide the funds necessary for the purchase of computer laptops
and associated software.
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RESOLUTION # 70-13P
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SETTING THE DATE OF TAX SALE FOR THE YEAR 2013 AND
SECURING TITLE SEARCH SERVICES FOR PROPERTIES
SUBJECT TO TAX SALE IN 2014
WHEREAS, certain parcels of real property have been acquired by reason of nonpayment of 2009 and prior year’s
taxes and related charges, and
WHEREAS, the parcels were acquired under the In-Rem procedure as set forth in Article 11 of the Real Property Tax
Law, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to set a date for the sale of said properties, and
WHEREAS, the Standing Committee on Finance, in consultation with the County Attorney, has recommended the
County of Chenango secure the services of an abstract company to conduct title searches for those properties subject to tax
foreclosure sale in the year 2014,
RESOLVED, That, subject to the obtaining of a State Supreme Court Order authorizing transfer of said properties to
the County, the sale date for properties acquired by reason of nonpayment of 2009 taxes and related charges shall be held on June
20, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., and be it further
RESOLVED, That the sale be conducted by sealed bid and in accordance with the rules and procedures, as previously
approved by this Board, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, in the event one or more parcels of tax delinquent property remain or become available after the
sale date set for the above, the Standing Committee on Finance shall be authorized to accept sealed bids for such parcel or parcels
at any of its regularly scheduled meetings, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the sales shall be subject to approval by this Board of Supervisors, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Attorney be and hereby is authorized to secure title search services for those
properties subject to tax foreclosure sale in 2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to pay the above cost of said services
from Appropriation Account #A1362.48 – Search Fees.
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RESOLUTION # 71-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF REMAINING REFUSE
DISTRICT #1 AND #3 POST CLOSURE FUNDS FOR
COUNTYWIDE LANDFILL CELL DEVELOPMENT –
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ WASTE MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, at maturity of their respective investments, there will exist in Capital Project Accounts #H8160.88 and
#H3997.71 approximately $695,000.00, which is earmarked for post-closure expenses for the District #1 and #3 facilities, and
WHEREAS, closure has been completed on those facilities; therefore, said funds are not currently obligated to
significant future expenses, beyond routine mowing, operation and maintenance, and
WHEREAS, the Standing Committees on Public Works and Finance recommend said funds be transferred to Capital
Project Account #H3997.78 – Countywide Landfill Cell 4 Development, to be utilized for future cell development costs,
anticipated for construction in 2015,
RESOLVED, That, upon investment maturity, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make
transfers for account closure, in an amount totaling approximately $695,000.00, from Capital Project Account #H8160.88 – Post
Closure District 1/ Chenango County (~$110,000), and Capital Project Account #H3997.71 – Post Closure District 3/ Chenango
County (~$585,000), to Capital Project Account #H3997.78 – Countywide Landfill Cell 4 Development.
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RESOLUTION # 72-13
AUTHORIZING CREATION OF TEMPORARY COMMUNITY
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE POSITION AND MAKING
APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – COMMUNITY MENTAL
HYGIENE SERVICES
The Health & Human Services, Personnel, and Finance Committees offered the following, and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, in an interim period immediately preceding, and for two weeks after the start date of a newly-appointed
Community Mental Health Nurse, the Community Services Director recommends a temporary Community Mental Health Nurse
position be created to facilitate transition,
#A4320.1821 – Community Mental Health Nurse, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said temporary position shall be 22.5 hours per week, effective April 9, 2013 through May 10, 2013,
at $24.85 per hour, and be it further
RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $3,000.00, be made from Appropriation Account #A4320.182
– Community Mental Health Nurse, to newly created Appropriation Account #A4320.1821 – Community Mental Health Nurse.
Seconded by Mr. Blanchard
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RESOLUTION # 73-13P
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE EARLY
INTERVENTION PROGRAM – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH
WHEREAS, effective April 1, 2013, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) will revise the Early
Intervention system, which among other things, will provide for NYSDOH to contract directly with providers of service to
clients, as well as making direct payment of claims to providers, by means of a fiscal agent, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Department of Public Health will be a provider of services coordination, and will be
required to remit, to NYSDOH or its Fiscal Agent, the local share of program costs,
WHEREAS, NYSDOH has provided the Director of Public Health with an Agreement for the implementation of the
program,
Chenango, be and hereby is authorized to sign an Agreement with the New York State Department of Health for fiscal
management of the revised Early Intervention Program.
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RESOLUTION # 74-13P
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR PERSONAL CARE
SERVICES FOR THE EISEP PROGRAM – AREA AGENCY ON
AGING
WHEREAS, the State of New York has provided funding through the Chenango County Area Agency on Aging Office
to provide In-Home Services under the Expanded In-Home Services for Elderly Program (EISEP), and
WHEREAS, in order to provide In-Home Services, the Chenango County Area Agency on Aging Office desires to
contract with the following home care agencies for the period of April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014,
RESOLVED, That, upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of
Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, contracts with the following agencies
providing In-Home Care Services, for the period of April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014:
Agency:
Family Home Care, Inc. of Rome, New York
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the hourly rate for services paid to the provider(s) shall be an increase of 3% over the 2012-2013
agreement, as follows:
Personal Care Level I
Personal Care Level II
$16.90
$17.40
RESOLVED, That payment for said contracts be made from Appropriation Account #A7610.55 – EISEP Sub
Contractors.
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RESOLUTION # 75-13P
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR DIETICIAN SERVICES –
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an agreement with independent contractor
Dina Lawson, RD,CDN, of Cold Brook, New York, for the purpose of providing dietician services, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the hourly rate shall be $36.13, averaging 10 hours per week, and not to exceed $18,787.60 per
year, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the term of said agreement shall be April 9, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
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RESOLUTION # 76-13P
AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF TRANSPORTATION
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH FIRST TRANSIT, INC. –
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
The Health & Human Services and Public Works Committees offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, by Resolution #89-08, this Board of Supervisors did designate First Transit, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio as the
operator of the public transit system in Chenango County; including public transit services with fixed and deviated-routes, Area
Agency on Aging meal delivery services, Department of Social Services non-emergency Medicaid transportation services and
Mental Hygiene transportation services, and
WHEREAS, with an anticipated State takeover of the non-emergency Medicaid transportation program, the County
desires to extend for a period of at least (6) six months,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board, Director of the Area Agency on Aging, Commissioner of Social
Services, and Director of Community Services be and hereby are authorized to sign, on behalf of the County an extension
agreement for public transportation services as provided by First Transit, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, for public transit services
including fixed and deviated-routes, Area Agency on Aging meal delivery services, Department of Social Services nonemergency Medicaid transportation services and Mental Hygiene transportation services, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said extension shall be for a period of at least six months.
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RESOLUTION # 77-13P
Name
Social
Registration
Standard
Security
Number
Work
Day
Term Begins/Ends
Participates
in
Employer's
Days/Month
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Number
(Hrs/day)
Time
Keeping
System
(Y/N)
(Last
4 digits)
Elected Officials
Supervisor
Appointed Officials
DPW - Senior
Engineer
Sec to Asst Public
Def PT
(Based
on
Record of
Activities)
Robert M. Jeffrey
2449
41795311
6
01/01/2012-12/31/2013
N
2.36
Randall Reakes
7552
39519285
8
05/04/2012-03/31/2018
N
23.7
Judy B. Cosens
8754
60118064
6
01/01/2012-12/31/2013
N
3.72
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RESOLUTION # 78-13P
AUTHORIZING COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ACTION FOR
DELINQUENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN –
WHEREAS, Paragon Communications, Inc. is delinquent on a 2004 Economic Development Revolving Fund Loan, in
an original amount of $25,000.00, from the Department of Planning & Development, and
WHEREAS, the Standing Committee on Planning & Economic Development recommends the issue be referred to the
County Attorney, to determine possible recourse,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Attorney be and hereby is authorized to take any action he deems appropriate
in response to the delinquent economic development loan with Paragon Communications, Inc.
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RESOLUTION # 79-13P
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BIDS TO STEVEN MILLER
CONSTRUCTION OF MAYFIELD, NEW YORK AND TIOGA
CONSTRUCTION, INC OF HERKIMER, NEW YORK FOR BOX
CULVERT RECONSTRUCTION – BOX CULVERT #2 –
COUNTY ROAD 38, TOWN OF GUILFORD – DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Public Works Director, in consultation with the Standing Committee on Public
Works, did advertise for bids for the award of contract(s) for box culvert reconstruction for Box Culvert #2 – County Road 38,
Town of Guilford, and
WHEREAS, for the installation of piles, the lowest bid amount of $16,840.00 was submitted by Tioga Construction,
Inc. of Herkimer, New York, and
WHEREAS, for the concrete box beams and associated deck materials, the lowest bid amount of $77,776.00 was
submitted by Steven Miller Construction of Mayfield, New York,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board, in consultation with the Chenango County Attorney, and the Public
Works Director, be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a contract with Tioga Construction,
Inc., of Herkimer, New York, for reconstruction of Box Culvert #2 – County Road 38, Town of Guilford, at a total base bid
amount of $16,840.00, and be it further
Works Director, be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a contract with Steven Miller
Construction of Mayfield, New York, for reconstruction of Box Culvert #2 – County Road 38, Town of Guilford, at a total base
bid amount of $77,776.00, and be it further
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RESOLVED, That payment for said contracts shall be made from Appropriation Account #D5110.48 – Materials –
Bridge Maintenance.
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RESOLUTION # 80-13P
AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF MINNESOTA – MASS
TRANSIT
WHEREAS, Chapter 308 the Laws of New York, 2012 amended Section 103 of General Municipal Law, and
WHEREAS, said amendment adds subdivision 16, which states: “any officer, board or agency of a county, political
subdivision or of any district therein authorized to make purchases of apparatus, materials, equipment or supplies, or to contract
for services related to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials, equipment, and supplies, may make such
purchases, or may contract for such services related to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials, equipment,
and supplies, as may be required by such county, political subdivision or district therein through the use of a contract let by the
United States of America or any agency thereof, any state or any other county or political subdivision or district therein if such
contract was let in a manner that constitutes competitive bidding consistent with state law and made available for use by other
governmental entities,” and
WHEREAS, said “piggybacking” on existing purchase contracts can save the time and expense of competitive bidding
by other municipalities seeking to purchase like apparatus, materials, equipment or supplies, or contracts for services, and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has an existing purchase contract for buses with a New York vendor, and
WHEREAS, in order to access the contract, the State of Minnesota requires the execution of a Cooperative Purchase
Agreement,
RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized
to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the State of Minnesota, for access to
the state’s purchase contract for transit buses.
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RESOLUTION # 81-13P
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BARTON &
LOGUIDICE, P.C., ENGINEERS, FOR INVESTIGATION OF
FUGITIVE ODORS AT THE COUNTYWIDE LANDFILL –
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – WASTE MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, on occasion, Chenango County receives complaints of fugitive odors alleged to originate from the
countywide landfill in the Town of Pharsalia, and
WHEREAS, Barton & Loguidice, P.C., of Syracuse, New York, has the expertise necessary to complete the
investigation of said fugitive odors,
Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign an engineering consultant services agreement with Barton & Loguidice, P.C., of
Syracuse, New York, for the investigation of fugitive odors at the countywide landfill, at a total cost of $8,000.00, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from Appropriation Account # A8092.44 – Other Expense.
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RESOLUTION # 82-13P
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO STEVEN MILLER
CONSTRUCTION OF MAYFIELD, NEW YORK FOR BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION – BIN 3350150 – COUNTY ROAD 17,
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TOWN OF AFTON – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS –
HIGHWAY
Works, did advertise for bids for the award of contract for bridge reconstruction for BIN 3350150 – County Road 17, Town of
Afton, and
WHEREAS, the lowest bid amount of $102,436.00 was submitted by Steven Miller Construction of Mayfield, New
York,
Works Director, be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a contract with Steven Miller
Construction of Mayfield, New York, for bridge reconstruction for BIN 3350150 – County Road 17, Town of Afton, at a total
base bid amount of $102,436.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said contract shall be made from Appropriation Account #D5110.48 – Materials –
Bridge Maintenance.
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RESOLUTION # 83-13P
AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW YORK STATE
GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE HIGHWAY
SAFETY PROGRAM AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF
RETIRED PERSONS GRANTS – TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD
WHEREAS, as prescribed by Vehicle and Traffic Law, the basic function of the Traffic Safety Board is to promote
street and highway safety for the traveling public and pedestrians, and
WHEREAS, this Board of Supervisors has annually authorized application and acceptance of grant funds from the New
York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) for a variety of Federal Highway Administration grants, including
“STEP”, BuckleUP NY, and the Child Passenger Safety Seat programs, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Traffic Safety Board has received notification that applications are being accepted
by the GTSC for grant funding for General Highway Safety Grant Programs for local, State and nonprofit agencies, and
WHEREAS, Chenango County Traffic Safety Board has received notification that applications are being accepted by
the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) for grant programs to promote senior safe driving habits, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Traffic Safety Board desires to submit applications to said grant programs,
behalf of the County of Chenango, any and all applications necessary to secure grant funding for Chenango County from the New
York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee under the General Highway Safety Grant Program, and be it further
behalf of the County of Chenango, any and all applications necessary to secure grant funding for Chenango County from the
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
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RESOLUTION # 84-13
BILLS AND CLAIMS
Mr. Iannello offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, this Board has accepted a report of the General, Welfare and Highway bills
and claims for the month of March 2013 against Chenango County in the amount of $ 2,443,830.02
RESOLVED, that the acts and audits of the Chenango County Auditor, in relation thereto, are approved by this Board; and be
it further
RESOLVED, that certain other expenditures, as reported by the Chenango County Treasurer, in the amount of
$2,431,367.79 , are accepted and made a part of the following summary.
GENERAL:
Bills & Claims
Certified Payroll
Sheriff Payroll
& Disbursements
$
1,040,975.81
$
38,029.05
$ 1,042,185.98
$
568,816.68
$
1,098.90 $
$
458,697.79
2,856.06
$ 3,152,660.27
HIGHWAY:
$
187,258.25
$
$
272,785.53 $
82,566.82
257,798.56
$
62,983.67
$
863,392.83
$
859,144.71
WELFARE:
Day Care
Administration
$
$
45,705.99
94,441.71
Preston Manor
Medical
$
$
$
20,401.00
36,842.53
180,794.29
ADC
Foster Care
$
$
188,744.95
209,871.11
J.D. Care
$
$
3,158.40
79,184.73
Home Relief
$
HEAP
Burials
$
$
-
EEA
$
-
TOTALS
$ 2,443,830.02
$ 2,431,367.79
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR March 2013
$ 4,875,197.81
$13,184,174.37
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Mr. Woodford reminded everyone that all of the Supervisors are invited to the County Historian’s Office on Rexford
Street after the meeting for a tour and lunch.
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The meeting adjourned to the regular monthly meeting to be held Monday, May 13, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
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MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013
The Clerk called the roll with all members present except Supervisor Westcott.
Supervisor Seneck offered the invocation.
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Regular Monthly Meeting – April 8, 2013
Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Lawrence, to approve the minutes of the above monthly meeting
of the Board. Carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor Kreiner moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to receive and file all of the Communications. Carried.
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RESIGNATION
Hon. James Cushman – Alternatives to Incarceration Advisory Board
Resignation effective immediately.
Mr. Iannello moved, seconded by Mr. Canor, to accept the resignation. Carried.
APPOINTMENT
Hon. James Fox – Alternatives to Incarceration Advisory Board
Mr. Kreiner moved, seconded by Mr. McNeil, to approve the appointment. Carried.
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REPORT
Annual Financial Report Update Document for the County of Chenango for the Fiscal Year Ended 2012
Supervisor Flanagan moved, seconded by Supervisor Brown, to receive and file the Annual Financial Report. Carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance
5-2-13
4-8-13, 4-30-13
Personnel
4-8-13, 5-1-13
4-9-13
Public Works
4-18-13
Safety & Rules
4-17-13
Mr. Iannello moved, seconded by Mr. Seneck, to receive and file all the committee reports. Carried.
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SPEAKERS
Bette Osborne, Commissioner of Social Services
Re: Social Services 2012 Annual Report
Mrs. Osborne thanked her Administrative Assistant Pam Stein for putting together the annual report that she distributed
to Supervisors last month. She also acknowledged her administrative team Donna Winchester, Janice Burt-Ashton, Sue Curnalia,
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Lois Lopresti, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Jody Eckert, Teresa Werner, and Dick Rifanburg and thanked all of the DSS and Preston Manor
employees. It is through their dedication that we are able to continue to provide services to County residents.
Mrs. Osborne reported that there is good news this year in many areas and caseload and expense numbers are down.
She said the details of that are in the written report so today she would like to focus on the economic impact of DSS programs.
Mrs. Osborne said in 2012 SNAP helped 7,763 recipients and $12,962,000 of benefits were provided. She said there
were 10,600 people on Medicaid, which is about 21% of the County, and the gross value was $82,754,000 with the local share
being $12,900,000. HEAP helped 5,100 households and $3,397,000 in benefits was paid out to vendors in the County. $468,000
was paid to day care providers and the Child Support Unit collected $5,570,000 worth of child support payments. $3.4 million in
salaries was paid to staff and half a million was paid in adoption subsidies.
Mrs. Osborne said in total $105,640,000 went towards the economy of Chenango County and the surrounding areas.
She said DSS also contracts with other County departments such as the Sheriff’s Office, IT, OET, Mental Health, etc. and paid
$785,000 in contracts in 2012. $1.1 million goes to First Transit for medical transportation. The economic impact is remarkable.
Mr. Flanagan asked if the Health Care Reform Act would increase the number on Medicaid. Mrs. Osborne said that is
what they expect to happen. Mr. Flanagan asked if she had any idea what the numbers will be. Mrs. Osborne said no. She said
also they are increasing the eligibility to 138% of poverty so that will be an increase. Under the Affordable Care Act it will be
400% of poverty so probably about 50% of Chenango County will be on Medicaid.
Mr. Brown asked what our share will be in 2014 with the healthcare reform. Mrs. Osborne said they say our Medicaid
costs will be the same. Mr. Brown said there’s no way we’re going to stay at $12 million. Mrs. Osborne said she agreed with Mr.
Brown but that is what they are saying.
Mr. Brown expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Osborne’s staff, but said he can’t be thankful for economic development
due to welfare. He said that’s a bad argument and it’s not wonderful, it’s a bad thing.
Chairman Wilcox thanked Mrs. Osborne for her report.
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RESOLUTIONS
PREFERRED AGENDA
2. Authorizing Application to New York State Department of Health, Office of the Health and Information Technology
Transformation for Funds for Health Information Technology – Community Mental Hygiene Services
5. Authorizing the Appropriation of Additional Consolidated Highway Aid for the Year 2013 – Department of Public Works
6. Authorizing the Transfer of Funds to Capital Project Account #H6410.40 – Infrastructure, Promotion and Business
Development
8. Authorizing Renewal of an Agreement with Dr. Paul Tegtmeyer for Consultant Psychologist Services – Community Mental
Hygiene Services
9. Authorizing Senior Center/ Congregate Meal Site Agreement – Area Agency on Aging
11. Appointment of Lisa S. Kerr as Chenango County Personnel Officer
13. Amending Fee Schedule for Non-Tax Maps – Department of Planning & Development
14. Authorizing an Agreement with Microbac, Inc. for Environmental Laboratory Testing Services – Department of Public
Works – Waste Management
15. Authorizing Award of Bid to Broome Bituminous Products, Inc. of Vestal, New York for In-Place Paving – Department of
Public Works – Highway
16. Authorizing Submission of Application to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Probation and
Correctional Alternatives for Alternatives to Incarceration Classification Funding
18. Authorizing Application to The New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for A DWI Crackdown Grant–
Stop DWI
19. Authorizing Application for a New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Grant Entitled “Police Traffic Services”
FY 2014 – Sheriff’s Office
Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mr. Outwater, to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions.
Mr. Flanagan requested that Resolutions #1, #3, #4 and #17 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
Mr. Law requested that Resolution #12 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
Mr. Blanchard requested that Resolution #10 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
Absent: Supervisor Westcott
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RESOLUTION # 85-13
DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAX –
OCTOBER 1, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2013
RESOLVED, That the following report on mortgage tax be and hereby is received, filed, accepted, approved and
printed and that the Clerk of this Board furnish a certified copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Chenango County, that the
Board issue its warrants for payment of several items set forth in the following report and table and, as required by Section 261 of
the Tax Law and the statutes of the State in such cases made and provided, and that the County Treasurer be and hereby is
authorized and directed to issue checks payable to the proper Village, Town or City entitled thereto:
Town/
Village or City
Amount
Amount
Town or City
Village
Afton
$
11,181.67
$ 1,948.27
Bainbridge
$
12,186.31
$ 3,791.60
Columbus
$
4,343.00
Coventry
$
18,708.41
German
$
875.00
Greene
$
36,884.62
Guilford
$
8,385.79
Lincklaen
$
227.00
McDonough
$
5,704.26
New Berlin
$
5,612.22
North Norwich
$
11,976.79
City of Norwich
$
45,879.50
Town of Norwich
$
22,520.09
Otselic
$
2,355.00
Oxford
$
20,928.73
Pharsalia
$
821.00
Pitcher
$
1,778.00
Plymouth
$
44,552.90
Preston
$
12,329.45
Sherburne
$
12,436.35
Earlville
$ 7,669.33
$ 1,092.28
$ 4,991.94
$ 4,851.92
$
952.90
Smithville
$
3,894.77
Smyrna
$
74,128.08
$ 4,897.29
Total:
$
357,708.94
$ 30,195.53
Grand Total:
$
387,904.47
Prior to adoption of Resolution #85-13, Mr. Flanagan said Preston’s numbers are twice as high as what was budgeted
and that’s a little curious and maybe it’s because of some gas related transfers. He said Plymouth and Smyrna look high also and
he just wanted to point out we appear to be getting some revenues from the natural gas.
Mr. Kreiner said he thinks it was an anomaly for the Town of Plymouth. He said a piece of property sold for quite
a bit more than expected and he’s not sure why.
Mr. Khoury said it was quite a bit for Smyrna and he wants to meet with the Real Property Tax Department and get
some information from them before his Town Board meeting tomorrow night.
Mr. Flanagan said he was curious how the Mortgage Tax applies to active wells. He said maybe the County Clerk’s
Office could break it out for them.
RESOLUTION # 86-13
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AUTHORIZING CHENANGO COUNTY HOMEOWNERSHIP
PROGRAM VI AND ESTABLISHING DISBURSEMENT
ACCOUNT THEREFORE– COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM INCOME – DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, over years, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors has authorized five (5) First Time Homebuyer
Programs, funded by Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), and
WHEREAS, said programs generate program income, which is currently held on account, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended a Homebuyer Program VI be authorized, funded by existing program income deposits,
and structured with the same rules, regulations, and protocols as previous homebuyer programs,
deposit existing Community Development Block Grant Program Income received by the Department of Planning &
Development, in the amount of $143,737.67, into Revenue Account #CD4910 – Community Development, and be it further
#CD8668.550 – OFC - Homebuyer VI, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $143,737.67, be made from Revenue Account
#CD4910, to newly created Appropriation Account #CD8668.550 – OFC – Homebuyer VI, and be it further
to sign an agreement, on behalf of the County of Chenango, with Opportunities for Chenango, Inc., for delivery and program
administration of the Homebuyer VI program.
Prior to adoption of Resolution #86-13, Mr. Flanagan asked if this was residual revenue from all five earlier programs.
Ms. Jones said no, it is mostly from the first Homebuyers’ grant. She said it is program income that we received back.
Mr. Flanagan asked if there were four other accounts sitting there also. Ms. Jones said the County oversaw
Homebuyers I and II but OFC did Homebuyers III on and they automatically just reuse it. She said the next resolution involves
an old rehab grant and it was one of the first ones.
Mr. Flanagan said in terms of income stream and delinquencies we ought to have a history on those programs. Ms.
Jones said there is a very low delinquency rate, less than 5%, and a lot of that is due to the training the people have to go through
to participate in the program.
Mr. Flanagan said so we’re doing #6 but only with revenue from #1. Ms. Jones said that was correct.
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RESOLUTION # 87-13
AUTHORIZING CHENANGO COUNTY HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHING
DISBURSEMENT ACCOUNT THEREFORE– COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM INCOME –
WHEREAS, over years, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors has authorized various housing rehabilitation
programs, funded by Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), and
WHEREAS, said programs generate program income, which is currently held on account, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended an additional Housing Rehabilitation Program be authorized, funded by existing
program income deposits, and structured with the same rules, regulations, and protocols as previous homebuyer programs,
deposit existing Community Development Block Grant Program Income received by the Department of Planning &
Development, in the amount of $114,889.37, into Revenue Account #CD4910 – Community Development, and be it further
#CD8668.551 – OFC – Housing Rehab, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $114,889.37, be made from Revenue Account
#CD4910, to newly created Appropriation Account #CD8668.551 – OFC – Housing Rehab, and be it further
to sign an agreement, on behalf of the County of Chenango, with Opportunities for Chenango, Inc., for delivery and program
administration of the Housing Rehabilitation program.
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Prior to adoption of Resolution #87-13, Mr. Flanagan said his question on this had been answered.
Mr. Jeffrey asked who this program is for. Ms. Jones said low and moderate income. Mr. Jeffrey asked if they had
to own the property. Ms. Jones said yes and the taxes have to be current.
Mr. Jeffrey asked who audits the program to be sure the money is spent correctly. Ms. Jones said the Planning
Department would do it for this one.
Mr. Jeffrey asked how many properties they would be able to rehab with the $115,000. Ms. Jones said it will depend
on what they need done. She said they just did a roof and it was $15,000. She is working on policies and procedures for the
program. Mr. Jeffrey clarified this is open to all County and City of Norwich residents. Ms. Jones said yes.
Dr. Wansor asked how the program will be publicized. Ms. Jones said there will be advertisements in the paper. She
said there is a waiting list of over 700 residents right now. There are also 18 on a waiting list for the First Time Homebuyers
Program.
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RESOLUTION # 88-13P
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF THE HEALTH AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION FOR
FUNDS FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY –
COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health, Office of the Health and Information Technology
Transformation (OHITT) has contracted with Regional Extension Centers (RECs) to provide electronic health record (EHR)
implementation support and adoption services to mental health and behavioral health providers participating in the Medicaid
Health Home program, and
WHEREAS, New York State passed the Health Care Efficiency and Affordability Law for New Yorkers Capital Grant
Program in 2004 (HEAL NY) to implement 21st century health information infrastructure to support the delivery of high quality
care, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services has received notification of the availability of funds
for Health Information Technology (HIT) through said program, and desires to submit an application for approximately
$82,500.00,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby are authorized to sign,
on behalf of the County of Chenango, any and all applications necessary to secure grant funding for the County of Chenango
from the New York State Department of Health, Office of the Health and Information Technology Transformation (OHITT)
under the Health Care Efficiency and Affordability Law for New Yorkers Capital Grant Program (HEAL), and be it further
RESOLVED, That the appropriation of said grant proceeds shall be by further resolution of this Board.
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RESOLUTION # 89-13P
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL
CONSOLIDATED HIGHWAY AID FOR THE YEAR 2013 –
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the 2013 Chenango County Budget provides for an estimated $1,799,208.00 in State Aid through the
Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIP), and
WHEREAS, the New York State adopted 2013/2014 budget provides for an increase in said State Aid for local
governments, in the amount of $329,247.71 for the County of Chenango, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has requested that said funds be appropriated for use, to provide additional
maintenance of Chenango County roads,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #D3501
– Consolidated Highway Aid, by $329,247.71, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $329,247.71, be made from Revenue Account #D3501,
to Appropriation Account #D5110.46 – Materials – Road Widening.
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RESOLUTION # 90-13P
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO CAPITAL
PROMOTION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, by Resolution #261-03, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized the Chenango County
Treasurer to establish Capital Project Account #H6410.40 – Infrastructure, Promotion and Business Development, and
WHEREAS, said Resolution did further authorize that a Monetary Cap of $250,000.00 be designated for funding of
said Capital Project Account, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that an additional appropriation of funds, in the amount of $35,000.00, be transferred to
said Capital Project Account,
transfer $35,000.00 from Appropriation Account #A6410.50 – Chenango County Promotion Program/EDA to Capital Project
Account #H6410.40 – Infrastructure, Promotion and Business Development.
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RESOLUTION # 91-13
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LEXIS NEXIS FOR
ACCURINT SOFTWARE – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Department of Social Services routinely is required to evaluate the assets and
liabilities of clients, in order to determine program eligibility, and
WHEREAS, the Lexis Nexis Accurint software product automates the database search process for said purpose,
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Lexis Nexis for the Accurint software
product, at the cost of $110 per month per license, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said agreement shall be made from Appropriation Account #A6010.44 – Other
Expense.
Seconded by Mr. Blanchard
Resolution referred back to Health & Human
Services Committee for further discussion.
Mr. Brown said he had some questions about this. He said his first question was why use the term license. Mrs.
Osborne said it is a license for the software package. Mr. Brown asked if this was open-ended and was $110 per month for as
long as she wants. Mrs. Osborne said yes.
Mr. Brown asked what gets searched. Mrs. Osborne said originally they looked at it for child support and fraud but it
can also be used for eligibility requirements. It’s a data mining tool. Mr. Brown asked if it could be used for FaceBook, Craig’s
List, etc. Mrs. Osborne said yes, if they have a need to. Mr. Brown asked who has control over its use. Mrs. Osborne said the
users are picked by herself and administrative staff. Mr. Brown clarified that she would make those decisions then and not
committee or the Chairman, etc. Mrs. Osborne said that was correct.
Mr. Brown asked if there was anything prohibiting them from searching applicants and employees. Mrs. Osborne said
she would have to check with Personnel but she thinks it could be used for applicants. Mr. Brown said so you could search them
and use this for anybody. He said there is something really wrong with that and we as a Board can’t do that. He said he made a
lot of mistakes when he was 17 and now people are on FaceBook and that mistake comes up where normally we would never
have seen those records.
Mr. Brown said this is wrong and goes over a line and besides that it’s open-ended and he is opposed to it and thinks it
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should go back to committee. Chairman Wilcox said the $110 is a one-time per month thing. Mr. Flanagan asked how many
licenses we would have. Mrs. Osborne said 8-10. Mr. Flanagan said so that’s $1,100 per month.
Mr. Kreiner asked for clarification on whether she would or would not be able to search under Civil Service. Mrs.
Osborne said not for existing employees but she is unsure about applicants. Mr. Kreiner asked what would happen if they did a
search and find an applicant is on services. Mrs. Osborne said they know and have a file of who is on services. She said under
this system they would get a record of who is searching what each month and if it is being used inappropriately disciplinary
action would be started. Mr. Kreiner asked how this differs from what they are currently using. Mrs. Osborne said
currently they use ones provided by the State for child support and fraud but it is minimal what they can get into.
Mr. Brown said this is a very slippery slope and what will they want to provide us next. He said that’s how Lexis
Nexis makes money.
Mr. Heisler clarified that once the data is compiled it is reviewed by someone in Mrs. Osborne’s office. He asked if
there were any automatic red flags. Mrs. Osborne said they would get raw data and use it in the area they need to use it in such as
to find the non-custodial parent in a child support case.
Mr. Flanagan said it basically allows us to peek into someone’s window. He asked the County Attorney about the
admissibility of what is said on FaceBook or if that would be considered hearsay. Mr. Gordon said it would depend on the
context. He said he has dealt with services like Accurint and they have the same access a private citizen would have and are just
mining what is publicly available.
Mr. Iannello asked, if it is approved, if this would be used on every applicant. Mrs. Osborne said only if there is an
indicator.
Mr. Iannello moved, seconded by Mr. Flanagan, to send the resolution back to Health & Human Services Committee
for development of rules and regulations for using it.
Under discussion, Mr. Kreiner asked if it was likely the public would call and tell us if someone was selling wood
bought with HEAP money, for example. Mrs. Osborne said yes. She said they wouldn’t routinely search everyone. Mr. Kreiner
noted a neighbor could go on any site and set that up. Mrs. Osborne said they would look into it and if it’s accurate, it’s accurate.
Mr. Flanagan said there could be a problem with not using it consistently.
Mr. Khoury said it is a powerful tool and needs to be used in a conscientious and careful way, but if it is used for fraud
investigation, that involves taxpayer dollars, and once an applicant chooses to take taxpayer dollars it becomes our
responsibility to make sure it’s used correctly. Mr. Brown said yes, but this is a blank check.
Mr. McNeil asked if other counties are using this program. Mrs. Osborne said yes. Mr. McNeil suggested Mrs.
Osborne get information from them on how they use it and if they have policies and procedures in place for it.
Mr. Jeffrey said it could be used as a tool to look at all the applicants and do our fiduciary duty to the County
taxpayers. Mrs. Osborne said she had not looked at doing it across the board because that would involve huge numbers and she
doesn’t have the staff for that, but it could help when they’re alerted to something.
Mr. Heisler said if the concern is legality, Health & Human Services Committee would need the input of the County
Attorney. Chairman Wilcox said that is available to them.
Mr. Kreiner said Health & Human Services Committee is here today and he doesn’t think it is necessary to send it back
to them and the Board can just deal with the original resolution.
Mr. Schlag said those on the committee felt the eyes of big brother, but we are also responsible to look at those making
fraudulent claims. He said he agreed they should talk about limitations. Mr. Jeffrey said they could look at guidelines and put
some structure around it, but it is something that isn’t going to go away.
Dr. Wansor said he thinks it could be a good tool and Mrs. Osborne wouldn’t have brought it to committee if it wasn’t
worthwhile.
Chairman Wilcox called the question.
The motion to refer the resolution back to Health & Human Services Committee carried with Mr. Kreiner opposed.
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RESOLUTION # 92-13
PROCLAIMING MAY 2013 “MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
MONTH” IN CHENANGO COUNTY
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and wellbeing, and
WHEREAS, every individual will experience a time of difficulty and stress at some point in their life, and
WHEREAS, promoting wellness and prevention continue to be effective ways to reduce the burden of mental health
conditions, and
WHEREAS, mental health conditions are very real and prevalent and frequently occur along with physical health
conditions, and
WHEREAS, with effective treatment, those individuals with a mental health condition can recover and lead full,
productive lives, and
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WHEREAS, promoting hope, wellness and recovery reduces the stigma that often surrounds mental illness and
prevents individuals from accepting assistance, and
WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, faith-based organization, health care provider and citizen has a
responsibility to promote health and wellness, including mental wellness, through prevention, early identification and
intervention, and
WHEREAS, Chenango County Community Mental Hygiene Services is committed to working with other human
service organizations in Chenango County in order to provide coordinated and effective services to those individuals and their
family members who are experiencing a mental health challenge,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors does hereby ask all residents of our county to come
together in declaring May 2013 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Chairman Wilcox presented the proclamation to Ruth Roberts, Director of Community Services.
Mrs. Roberts thanked the Board for the proclamation. She said Community Mental Hygiene Services is proud to
sponsor May as “Mental Health Awareness Month” and focus on the place mental health serves in overall well-being and the toll
mental illness can take on individuals and the community.
Mrs. Roberts introduced three individuals from a group called WHEELS - Women Healing, Encouraging, Enriching,
Living and Supporting. She said this group helps each other and gives back to the community and it all started with one person
reaching out and they do it all on their own without government support or regulation.
Donna, one of the WHEELS members, said the group has been going since 2011 and is up to 18 members and is the
only peer support group in the state. She reviewed some examples of the type of support the group members provide for each
other and how valuable it is to them. She said WHEELS works and can be an example of how people can support each other.
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RESOLUTION # 93-13P
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DR.
PAUL TEGTMEYER FOR CONSULTANT PSYCHOLOGIST
SERVICES – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Mental Health programs utilize the services of a contractual consultant
psychologist, Dr. Paul Tegtmeyer, of New Woodstock, New York, and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Community Services that the County of Chenango renew the
agreement with Dr. Tegtmeyer for said services,
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Dr. Paul Tegtmeyer, of New Woodstock,
New York for consultant psychologist services for the Chenango County Mental Health Department, and be if further
RESOLVED, That said agreement shall be through December 31, 2013, and be it further
Psychologist.
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RESOLUTION # 94-13P
AUTHORIZING SENIOR CENTER/ CONGREGATE
MEAL SITE AGREEMENT – AREA AGENCY ON
AGING
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with the New Berlin Methodist Church for a
Senior Center/ Congregate Meal Site, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said agreement shall be effective June 1, 2013, at the cost of $40 for each day the site is utilized.
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RESOLUTION # 95-13
AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA M. NELSON TO
THE POSITION OF JOURNAL CLERK – LEGISLATIVE BOARD
RESOLVED, That Patricia M. Nelson shall be appointed to the position of Journal Clerk, effective June 3, 2013, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the annual salary for said position is hereby established at $40,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said appointment shall be at the will and pleasure of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors.
Chairman Wilcox introduced Patricia Nelson who is going to replace Mrs. Kerr when she goes to the Personnel Office.
The Board members welcomed Ms. Nelson and wished her well.
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RESOLUTION # 96-13P
APPOINTMENT OF LISA S. KERR AS CHENANGO COUNTY
PERSONNEL OFFICER
RESOLVED, That Lisa S. Kerr, of Norwich, New York, be and hereby is appointed as Personnel Officer of Chenango
County for a term commencing June 3, 2013 through February 12, 2019, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with Local Law #3 of 2012, the annual salary for said position shall remain at
RESOLVED, That said appointment shall be subject to the requirements necessary for the appointment of a Chenango
County Department Head.
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RESOLUTION # 97-13
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN TRAVEL
FOR CHARTER BUS SERVICE – DEPARTMENT OF
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board has annually sponsored a tour of
agricultural points of interest in Chenango County, and
WHEREAS, over the years, tour attendance has risen, and the tour has proven valuable for participating local, state and
federal officials, and
WHEREAS, it has been recommended that a charter bus would better serve the tour, over public transit or school
buses,
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Eastern Travel, of Oneonta, New York for
charter bus service for the July 16, 2013 Ag Tour, sponsored by the Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board, and be if further
RESOLVED, That the cost of said service is $800.00; $400.00 of which will be reimbursed by NBT Bank.
Seconded by Mr. Law
Resolution referred back to Planning & Economic
Development Committee for further discussion.
Mr. Law asked that this resolution be sent back to committee. He said he has had some questions on why the public
transit buses aren’t being used instead.
Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mr. Iannello, to refer the resolution back to Planning & Economic Development
Committee for discussion. Carried.
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RESOLUTION # 98-13P
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AMENDING FEE SCHEDULE FOR NON-TAX MAPS –
WHEREAS, by Resolution #40-13P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized amended fees for Real
Property Tax Services to produce large building plans, maps, and other materials of non-standard size, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Planning recommends the fee schedule for the Department of Planning & Development be
revised to include the same fees,
RESOLVED, That the following per-foot charge be amended to the Fee Schedule for the Department of Planning &
Development for copies of non-tax map items:
Standard Size
18” x 24”
30” x 42”
Current Base Charge
$4.00
$6.00
Amended Fee – Non-standard
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RESOLUTION # 99-13P
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MICROBAC, INC.
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, Chenango County Waste Management facilities are required to perform certain water analyses as part of
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) permitting, and
WHEREAS, the contract laboratory performing said analyses is no longer able to fulfill the terms of its agreement with
Chenango County, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended Chenango County enter into an agreement with another laboratory for the remainder of
2013,
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Microbac, Inc., of Cortland, New York for
environmental monitoring and analytical services, and be if further
RESOLVED, That the term of said agreement shall be effective immediately, through December 31, 2013, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the costs of said service is identical to that of the former contract laboratory.
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RESOLUTION # 100-13P
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO BROOME BITUMINOUS
PRODUCTS, INC. OF VESTAL, NEW YORK FOR IN-PLACE
PAVING – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY
Works, did advertise for bids for the award of contract for in-place paving of various county roads during 2013, and
WHEREAS, the lowest bid amount of $329,805.92 was submitted by Broome Bituminous Products, Inc., of Vestal,
New York,
Works Director, be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a contract with Broome Bituminous
Products, Inc., of Vestal, New York, for in-place paving on various county roads in 2013, at a total base bid amount of
Road Widening.
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RESOLUTION # 101-13
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PHOENIX GRAPHICS,
INC. FOR BALLOT PRINTING SERVICES – BOARD OF
ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Board of Elections requires a vendor provide the Optical Scan Ballots, used by the
Dominion Voting system, in accordance with Election Law, and
WHEREAS, Phoenix Graphics, Inc., the vendor used by the County of Chenango, has provided a five (5) year
agreement for said services,
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Phoenix Graphics, Inc., of Rochester, New
York for ballot printing services for the Chenango County Board of Elections, and be if further
RESOLVED, That the term of said agreement shall be May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2018, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the cost of said service is $0.48 per 14” x 17” ballot, or $0.54 per 22” ballot.
Prior to adoption of Resolution #101-13, Mr. Flanagan asked how the number of ballots we need is determined.
Chairman Wilcox said he thinks it has something to do with the number of registered voters, but he’s not sure of the specifics.
Mr. Kreiner said he thinks from the minutes that the state sets the number but we don’t order that many.
Mr. Flanagan asked if an expanded voting season would affect the number of ballots needed and what the cost would
be if that goes through. Mr. Woodford said it would involve a significant increase in the Board of Elections’ budget.
Mr. Khoury asked why we are going to a company in Rochester when there are a lot of commercial printers facing hard
times. Mr. Gordon said the printer must be certified by the State Board of Elections to print ballots and there are only two
printers available to use in the state.
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AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO THE NEW
YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES,
OFFICE OF PROBATION AND CORRECTIONAL
ALTERNATIVES FOR ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION
CLASSIFICATION FUNDING
WHEREAS, the Director of the Chenango County Probation Department requests permission to submit an application
to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives, in order to
receive grant funds in the maximum amount of $1,869.00,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to execute
and submit an application on behalf of the County of Chenango to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services,
Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives for receipt of grant funds in the maximum amount of $1,869.00 for
Alternatives to Incarceration funding, for the term July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That upon notification of the award of said grant funds, the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of
Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to execute any and all grant documents on behalf of the County of Chenango.
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AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE
GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR A DWI
CRACKDOWN GRANT– STOP DWI
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WHEREAS, the Stop DWI Coordinator has identified a grant program, funded by the New York State Governor’s
Traffic Safety Committee via the NYS STOP DWI Foundation, for High Visibility Road Checks, Saturation Patrols and Drug
Recognition Enforcement Call Out, during Impaired Driving Crackdowns, and
WHEREAS, the STOP DWI Coordinator has developed an application for funding for said program, involving, in its
first year, the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and City of Norwich Police Department, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County STOP DWI Coordinator desires to submit an application for said grant, in an
amount of $11,520.00,
RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, Chairman of the Chenango County Board of
Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, any and all applications necessary to
secure grant funding for Chenango County from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee under the NYS STOP
DWI Foundation DWI Crackdown Grant Program.
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GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE GRANT
ENTITLED “POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES” FY 2014 –
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, this Board has annually authorized application and acceptance of grant funds from the New York State
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for Selective Traffic Enforcement “STEP”, as well as the “Buckle Up New York”
programs and
WHEREAS, beginning fiscal year 2014, said programs will be consolidated into the Police Traffic Services Program,
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff has received notification that applications are being accepted for the Police
Traffic Services Program, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff desires to submit an application for said grant, in an amount of $10,560.00,
to be used toward traffic enforcement, and
WHEREAS, said grant would be for a period of one year, commencing October 1, 2013 and terminating on September
30, 2014, and
WHEREAS, said grant funds would be used for the payment of overtime in the Sheriff’s Department,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Sheriff and the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be
and hereby are authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, any and all applications necessary to secure grant
funding for Chenango County from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee under the Police Traffic Services
Grant Program.
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RESOLUTION # 105-13
BILLS AND CLAIMS
Mr. Brown offered the following and moved its adoption:
April, 2013, against Chenango County in the amount of $3,212,048.76.
and be it further
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GENERAL:
Bills & Claims
Certified Payroll
Sheriff Payroll
& Disbursements
$1,906,385.49
732.60
$
25,352.73
697,651.75
378,000.68
306,040.47
1,904.04
$3,316,067.76
HIGHWAY:
$86,094.98
370,983.67
148,341.37
39,213.12
$756,515.84
WELFARE:
Day Care
Administration
Preston Manor
Medical
ADC
Foster Care
J.D. Care
Home Relief
HEAP
Burials
EEA
TOTALS
$43,507.15
107,784.98
43,006.45
39,522.13
29,211.52
205,986.23
158,271.58
3,409.07
0.00
101,702.29
0.00
0.00
3,567.92
$ 735,969.32
$3,212,048.76 $ 1,596,504.16
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR April, 2013
$4,808,552.92
$17,992,727.29
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Chairman Wilcox requested an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Kreiner moved, seconded by Mr. Schlag, to go into Executive Session. Carried.
Mr. Iannello moved, seconded by Mr. Seneck, to go out of Executive Session. Carried.
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Mr. Woodford reminded the Supervisors that they are invited to the annual Spring Picnic at DPW after the meeting.
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The meeting adjourned to the regular monthly meeting to be held Monday, June, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
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MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2013
Supervisor Outwater introduced Rev. D. Mitchell Mullenax of the Lincklaen Celebration Community Church to offer
the invocation.
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Regular Monthly Meeting – May 13, 2013
Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Westcott, to approve the minutes of the above monthly meeting of the
Board. Carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor Wansor moved, seconded by Supervisor Canor, to receive and file all of the Communications. Carried.
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APPOINTMENT
Frank Crawford – Alternatives to Incarceration Advisory Board
Mr. Mastro moved, seconded by Mr. Flanagan, to approve the appointment. Carried.
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REPORT
Community Mental Hygiene Services 2012 Annual Report
Presented by Ruth Roberts, Director
Ms. Roberts stated that there has been a documented increase in delivery of services across all program areas. She said
that at the practice level her agencies have continued their focus on quality and efficiency. Ms. Roberts noted that the most
dramatic increase was in serving the population of those individuals age 21 and below. Ms. Roberts explained that there has
been a 47% increase in 2012 in the outpatient clinics. She said that they are also receiving much younger and more complex
referrals. Ms. Roberts said that this is not a bad thing, the earlier the agencies intervene, the better. She said that this could result
in small problems not becoming big lifelong problems.
Ms. Roberts stated that individuals with co-occurring disorders and the related services continue to appear strongly in
the numbers of those served. Ms. Roberts stated that she is trying to ensure that the providers are properly equipped to treat these
individuals.
Ms. Roberts discussed the great number of changes that are occurring in the Community Mental Hygiene arena at a
high rate of speed. In 2012 they began to see changes to federal and state policies which were driven by the Medicaid redesign
team. She said that in the past the local communities have always looked to state agencies for guidance and direction. As the
state agencies are also undergoing massive restructuring very little assistance has been available to those at the county level. Ms.
Roberts said that much of what has been passed from the state to the county has only added to the burden at the county level,
basically becoming unfunded mandates.
Ms. Roberts informed The Board that 20% of population is currently consuming 80% of resources. She said this is not
unique to Chenango County, it is nationwide. Ms. Roberts said that in addition to that, this population also represents very poor
outcomes. She stated that a large amount of resources are being utilized by a small percentage of the population with very poor
outcomes.
Ms. Roberts gave recognition to her very dedicated employees and expressed her gratitude for the relationships that she
has with the other departments and agencies she works closely with.
Supervisor Grace asked what the driver is for payments being based upon outcomes. He wondered if this was part of
the Affordable Care Act. Ms. Roberts stated that this is very much a part of the Affordable Care Act.
Mr. Flanagan asked how her agencies are supposed to obtain better outcomes when their activities are far more
subjective than that of a professional such as a medical doctor. Ms. Roberts stated they have to be prepared to say what they are
doing and why they are doing it. She said that will have to be able to show what is the most beneficial to the clients in order to
get paid for the services they are providing.
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Mr. Flanagan stated that it was his understanding that the new trend in terms of disability is a mental health issue or an
ADHD diagnosis that renders an individual unemployable. He stated that he is being told that a lot of young people are going on
SSD because of psychological issues. He asked if that was anything Ms. Roberts had any knowledge of or role in. Ms. Roberts
stated that this is a concern for her on a number of levels. She said there are disincentives for clients to get well. She stated that
their role as an agency is to provide documentation to SSA regarding an individual’s level of disability. Mr. Flanagan asked Ms.
Roberts if her observations show that this type of thing is becoming more common. Ms. Roberts said she doesn’t have a baseline
of comparison. She stated she doesn’t believe it to be an issue unique to Chenango County.
Mr. Flanagan asked about the services provided in jail. He asked if her agency has to provide services for just those
from Chenango County or also to those incarcerated individuals that are from outside of Chenango County. Ms. Roberts replied
that the boarders are treated in the same manner as those from Chenango County. Mr. Flanagan said he is curious about the
billing method for boarders. Ms. Roberts stated there is no billing; there is no mechanism to bill for those services as once a
person is incarcerated they don’t have insurance or Medicaid. She said that she does receive some reinvestment funding from the
Office of Mental Health that can be used to provide some level of coverage in the jail. Ms. Roberts also stated that she does, at
times, have to take a revenue producing employee off line in order to send them to the jail to provide services.
Mr. Flanagan asked Sheriff Cutting if they can ask if potential boarders have serious mental health issues before they
arrive. Mr. Cutting stated yes. He stated that they do ask and they do suggest an alternative placement in those situations but still
periodically receive boarders with mental health issues. Sheriff Cutting said that he had obtained a video conferencing grant and
some of the services are available in that manner. He said this doesn’t prevent the provider from taking the time to provide the
services but it can save them from having to physically appear at the jail in order to do so.
Mr. Brown asked about 20% of the people using 80% of the resources. He asked for further definition of this
statement. Ms. Roberts explained that this statement refers to services provided for the physical and behavioral health of an
individual and that it also includes social services that might be provided. A very small percent of the population consumes a
very large percentage of the available tax payer provided resources. Supervisor Brown said he wonders why that is a surprise.
Ms. Roberts said do not forget the other part of the statement is that these individuals also have poor outcomes. She said that in
these cases we are not getting what we had hoped for by providing services.
Mr. Heisler asked if it is typical that 20% of the population is using 80% of the resources. Ms. Roberts explained that it
has probably been this way for the last ten years. She explained that the agencies have gotten a lot better in collecting data in the
last few years. She said that her hope is that we can do better with what we have in order to see better outcomes. Mr. Flanagan
said this is not new. He said that 20% of the county was eligible for Medicaid 20 years ago when he came on The Board. Mr.
Flanagan said that the profile of Chenango County has been that of the inner city as long as he has been here.
Mr. Heisler asked if the poor outcome portion of her statement has also remained consistent. Ms. Roberts explained
that they are looking at that part of the issue more closely. She said they believe much more strongly now that people can get
better and have better outcomes. She said that they are carefully considering what combination of interventions will produce the
most favorable outcomes. She said that having appropriate housing and having something to do during the day are examples of
some of the items that are important to recovery.
Mr. Khoury said it sounds as if there is a change at the federal level. He asked if there are tools that measure success.
Ms. Roberts said there are a lot of instruments that can be used throughout the course of treatment to measure progress. She said
there are also many tools available through BEAM (Business Effectiveness Assessment Module) to help an agency look at
benchmarks and begin to build plans to improve the benchmarks and track the information over time. Ms. Roberts stated that
receipt of any sort of grant funding is going to be completely outcome based. Ms. Roberts stated that her agency is going to have
to show performance and a way to measure this performance. She said that this is clearly the direction we are moving in.
The Board accepted the report and Chairman Wilcox thanked Mr. Roberts for her presentation.
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SPEAKERS
Mr. Wilcox introduced Peter Kehoe, the Executive Director of the New York State’s Sheriff’s Association.
Mr. Kehoe explained that he was here to recognize the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Reaccreditation of the
Public Safety Answering Point. Mr. Kehoe said that the PSAP is the lifeline for citizens in need. He said that it is the
coordinator that allows emergency services to talk together more efficiently and more effectively. Mr. Kehoe said it is hard to
imagine how this was managed previously. Mr. Kehoe reported that only 13 counties have been able to achieve this
accreditation. He said that this accreditation is a great testament to both the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the County
legislature. Mr. Kehoe explained that in order to achieve accreditation it is necessary to meet over 100 very stringent standards.
He stated that the independent body that reviewed our county operations reported that the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office
meets or exceeds each of those standards.
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Mr. Kehoe extended congratulations to all involved. He said that he particularly wanted to recognize A. Wesley Jones
and Dispatcher George Finch for their part in this endeavor. Mr. Kehoe presented both individuals with certificates for their hard
work and dedication. Mr. Kehoe also presented Sheriff Cutting with a plaque in recognition of the reaccreditation.
Sheriff Cutting thanked Chairman Wilcox and the public. He said none of this would be possible without everyone’s
support. Sheriff Cutting said that people may wonder why the office should be accredited. He explained that accreditation
makes The Sheriff’s Office accountable. He said that there is someone available to answer a call for help twenty four hours a
day. Sheriff Cutting thanked all of those individuals for their efforts.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
5-21-13
Finance
5-30-13
5-28-13
Personnel
5-13-13, 5-29-13
5-14-13
Public Works
5-16-13
Safety & Rules
5-15-13
Airport Steering
3-11-13
Mr. Kreiner moved, seconded by Mr. Seneck, to receive and file all the committee reports. Carried.
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RESOLUTIONS
PREFERRED AGENDA
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Resolution In Support of Proposed Legislation Relating to Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Opposing Proposed Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act
Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for Extra Hire Expenses – Records Management/County Clerk’s Office
Authorizing Transfers of Funds for Purchase of Laptop Computer – Auditor’s Office
Authorizing Appropriation of Summer Youth Employment Program Funds – Department of Social Services
Declaring Vehicle Surplus – Department of Public Health
Authorizing an Agreement for Interpreter Services – Department of Social Services
Authorizing an Agreement with Value Payment Systems, LLC, for Credit Card Processing Services – Community Mental
Mental Hygiene Services
9. Authorizing Agreement for Consultant Services Related to Requests for Proposals for Prescription Benefit Manager –
Chenango County Health Plan
10. Authorizing Reclassification and Filling of Position – Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
11. Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Departmental Expenses – Department of Public Health/Fire Code Enforcement
12. Authorizing an Agreement with Eastern Travel for Charter Bus Services – Department of Planning & Development
13. Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for Airport Day – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport
14. Endorsing the “Vision, Goals, Strategies and Actions” Component of the Chenango County Economic Development
Strategic Plan Update
15. Authorizing Planned Maintenance Agreement with Cummins Northeast, Inc. – E911 Emergency Communications System
16. Authorizing Engineering Services Agreement for Structural Analysis of Burn Simulation Building at Fire Training Center –
Fire & Emergency Management Services
17. Amending Resolutions #175-05 and #295-07 “Adopting a Revised Fee Schedule” – Department of Public Health – Fire Code
Enforcement
18. Authorizing Memorandum of Understanding with City of Norwich for Hazardous Materials Team – Fire Coordinator/
Emergency Management
NON-PREFERRED AGENDA
19. Proclaiming the Month of June “Dairy Month” In Chenango County
20. Authorizing Award of Bid to Cobleskill Stone Products of Cobleskill, New York for In-Place Paving – Award #2 –
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Department of Public Works – Highway
Mr. Outwater moved, seconded by Mr. Schlag, to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions.
Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1727, No - 0, Absent - 0
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RESOLUTION #106-13
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JUNE
“DAIRY MONTH” IN CHENANGO
COUNTY
WHEREAS, June is the month when nature bestows upon us her most nearly perfect weather, and
WHEREAS, milk is nature’s most nearly perfect food, it follows that June is the most fitting month to celebrate Dairy
Month. June is the start of summer when everyone appreciates the ease and convenience of the whole gamut of good dairy foods,
and
WHEREAS, June is the time to enjoy to the fullest all milk products whose vitamins, calcium and minerals contribute
so much to health and vitality all year long, and
WHEREAS, agriculture is the number one industry in New York State, directly and indirectly employing almost half a
million people; with dairy farming ranking first in agriculture income, and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 250 dairy farms and over 19,000 dairy cows in Chenango County producing over
25,500,000 pounds of milk per month,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, do hereby dedicate this glorious month of June to the
delicious idea of eating more dairy foods every day, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors also set aside the Month of June to pay tribute to the agri-businesses in
Chenango County and to the nation’s vast dairy industry, whose daily work and dedication contribute to the nation’s health and
prosperity every day of the year, and be it further
RESOLVED, That I, Lawrence N. Wilcox, Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, do hereby
proclaim the Month of June 2013 “Dairy Month” in Chenango County and encourage all our citizens to enjoy milk and other
dairy foods.
Seconded by the Entire Chenango County Board of Supervisors and duly adopted.
Mr. Wilcox introduced the Dairy Princess Exley Bookamer, Jennifer Rice and Sheila Marshman.
Ms. Bookamer thanked The Board for the opportunity to promote such a wonderful industry.
Mr. Wilcox also introduced Lily Marshman, the Dairy Ambassador.
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RESOLUTION #107-13P
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION
RELATING TO SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, a series of proposed amendments to the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD)
Law and Executive Law have been introduced in the Senate and Assembly of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, if enacted, said bills will produce benefits to SWCD in the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, while all proposed amendments do not apply to all districts, the New York Association of Conservation
Districts have asked for demonstrations of support, and
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WHEREAS, said proposed amendments are as follows:
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#S.4356 and #A.6999 - Proposes to amend SWCD Law to authorize information and education programs to be
undertaken by Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
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#S.4396 and A.6986 - Proposes to amend SWCD Law to authorize Soil and Water Conservation Districts to carry
out preventative and control measures for the spread of invasive species.
•
#S.4334 and #A.7009 – Proposes to amend Executive Law, in relation to allowing SWCD, acting in cooperation
with a local government, to be eligible applicants for the local waterfront revitalization grant program (LWRP)
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors deems said amendments beneficial, and desires to voice its
support of said proposed legislation,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby voices its support for the proposed
amendments to Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law and Executive Law, as stated above, and be it further
Seconded by Mr. Outwater.
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RESOLUTION #108-13P
OPPOSING PROPOSED
PRACTICES ACT
FARMWORKERS
FAIR
LABOR
WHEREAS, Bills #A.1792-A and #S.1743 proposed in the state legislature would enact the Farmworkers Fair Labor
Practices Act, and
WHEREAS, the Act has passed the New York State Assembly, but the Senate has withdrawn it from consideration at
this time, and
WHEREAS, while the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act has failed to become law for nearly a decade, it is often
pre-filed for the ensuing legislative session, and
WHEREAS, the irony of the tenacious Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act is the origin of its sponsors; New York
City, and
WHEREAS, as proposed, the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act would limit the workday and workweek hours of a
farm laborer, and require benefits be extended that heretofore have not been automatically mandated, such as rights to collective
bargaining, overtime, workers’ compensation, disability, and unemployment benefits, and
WHEREAS, Chenango County has a heritage of agriculture, predominantly the dairy industry, which defines the
landscape of the County, and
WHEREAS, while Chenango County is the headquarters of Chobani Greek Yogurt, the nearby dairy farmers in the
county struggle to exist, and
WHEREAS, the number of operating dairy farms and total milk production in Chenango County is in decline, and
WHEREAS, the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act will invariably cause added stress to not only the dairy farmers,
but all agricultural ventures, their related suppliers and customers, potentially hastening the decline of farms and associated agribusinesses that supply farms, in all of Upstate New York, and
WHEREAS, the Act would create added costs for dairy farmers that they cannot pass on under the current federal milk
pricing system, as well as position New York in a competitive disadvantage compared to Wisconsin, Idaho and other major dairy
producing states that do not have similar regulations, and
WHEREAS, the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act is yet another example how New York State is in fact not
“Open for Business,”
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors must voice its strong opposition to the proposed Farmworkers
Fair Labor Practices Act, as proposed in the current legislative session, and any future sessions for which it may be proposed,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby voices its strong opposition to the
proposed Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act, Bills #A.1792-A and #S.11743, or any derivative bills related thereto which may be
proposed in future legislative sessions, and be it further
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RESOLUTION #109-13P
AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS FOR EXTRA HIRE EXPENSES – RECORDS
MANAGEMENT/ COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
RESOLVED, That a supplemental appropriation of funds, in the amount of $13,000.00, be made from Appropriation
Account # A1990.46 – Contingent Account, to Appropriation Account #A1410.18 – Extra Hire, in order to provide the funds
necessary for extra hire expenses for Records Management projects in the County Clerk’s Office.
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RESOLUTION #110-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF
LAPTOP COMPUTER – AUDITOR’S OFFICE
RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $1,400.00, be made from Appropriation Account #A1320.44 –
Other Expense, to Appropriation Account #A1320.21 - Equipment, in order to provide the funds necessary for the purchase of a
laptop computer for the transcription of Standing Committee and Board of Supervisors minutes.
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RESOLUTION #111-13P
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF SUMMER YOUTH
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FUNDS – DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES
– State Aid for Administration, by $79,024.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $79,024.00, be made from Revenue Account #A3610 to
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RESOLUTION #112-13P
DECLARING VEHICLE
PUBLIC HEALTH
SURPLUS
–
DEPARTMENT
OF
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Health has a vehicle which is no longer viable for county use, and desires to
declare said vehicle surplus,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby declares a 1999 Chevy Astro Van, VIN
#1GNEL19W8XB129118 surplus, and that said vehicle is authorized to be sold by competitive bid at a future surplus equipment
sale.
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RESOLUTION #113-13P
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR INTERPRETER
SERVICES – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, on occasion the Department of Social Services requires the services of an interpreter for various
languages, and
WHEREAS, MAMI (Multicultural Association of Medical Interpreters) of Utica, New York can provide said services,
either in-person, or via telephone conference call, at a rate of $45.00 per hour plus IRS mileage rate per mile in person, or $1.50
per minute if by telephone,
Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an agreement for interpretive services with
MAMI of Utica, New York for interpreter services, at rates set forth above, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said service shall be made from Appropriation Account #A6010.44 – Other Expense.
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RESOLUTION #114-13P
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH VALUE PAYMENT
SYSTEMS, LLC, FOR CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES
– COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services made a presentation to the Standing Committee on Health & Human
Services relative to the benefits of the acceptance of credit card payments at the clinics of Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Services and
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WHEREAS, it is recommended the County of Chenango proceed with acceptance of credit cards at Mental Health and
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, and
WHEREAS, in order to execute credit card transactions through said system, it is necessary the County of Chenango
enter into a Payment Processing Service Agreement with an entity for credit card processing,
is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a Payment Processing Service Agreement with Value Payment
Systems, LLC, of Nashville, Tennessee, for the processing of credit card payments associated with the clinics at Mental Health
and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services.
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RESOLUTION #115-13P
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
RELATED TO REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PRESCRIPTION BENEFIT MANAGER – CHENANGO COUNTY
HEALTH PLAN
WHEREAS, it is desired to seek proposals for Prescription Benefit Manager (PBM) for the Chenango County Health
Plan, and
WHEREAS, the contractor the County of Chenango has utilized for the Government Accounting Standards Board
Government Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 45 (GASB 45) compliance, Harbridge Consulting Group of
Syracuse, New York, has the expertise to formulate the Request for Proposals (RFP), and evaluate proposals received,
Chenango, be and hereby is authorized to sign an Agreement with Harbridge Consulting Group of Syracuse, New York for
proposals for Prescription Benefit Manager (PBM) for the Chenango County Health Plan, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the cost of said services is estimated at $24,000.00 to $28,000.00, to be paid from existing
appropriations in the Chenango County Health Plan.
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RESOLUTION #116-13P
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION AND FILLING
POSITION – ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SERVICES
OF
RESOLVED, That Appropriation Account #A4150.15 – Senior Chemical Addiction Counselor, be reclassified to Staff
Social Worker, effective July 3, 2013, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said reclassified position is authorized to be filled after July 3, 2013.
RESOLUTION #117-13P
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AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTAL
EXPENSES – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH/ FIRE CODE
ENFORCEMENT
amount of $2,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A3411.10 – Code Enforcement Officer, to Appropriation Account
#A3411.44 – Other Expense, in order to provide the funds necessary for classified advertising expenses.
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RESOLUTION #118-13P
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN TRAVEL
FOR CHARTER BUS SERVICE – DEPARTMENT OF
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board has annually sponsored a tour of
agricultural points of interest in Chenango County, and
WHEREAS, over the years, tour attendance has risen, and the tour has proven valuable for participating local, state and
federal officials, and
WHEREAS, it has been recommended that a charter bus would better serve the tour, over public transit or school
buses,
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Eastern Travel, of Oneonta, New York for
charter bus service for the July 16, 2013 Ag Tour, sponsored by the Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board, and be if further
RESOLVED, That the cost of said service is $800.00; $400.00 of which will be reimbursed by NBT Bank.
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RESOLUTION #119-13P
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR AIRPORT
DAY – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY
AIRPORT
RESOLVED, That payment, in the amount of $1,000.00, be and hereby is authorized from Appropriation Account
#A1010.47 – Survey And Study Expense, to provide financial support for Airport Day for the year 2013 at the Lt. Warren E.
Eaton/ Chenango County Airport, to be held June 8, 2013.
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RESOLUTION #120-13P
ENDORSING THE “VISION, GOALS, STRATEGIES AND
ACTIONS” COMPONENT OF THE CHENANGO COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, over recent months, the Chenango County Economic Development Strategic Plan has undergone updates
by the county’s economic development partner, Development Chenango Corporation, and
WHEREAS, the critical implementation component of said strategic plan, the “Vision, Goals, Strategies, and Actions”
section, was presented to the Standing Committee on Planning & Economic Development, and
WHEREAS, Development Chenango Corporation sought the feedback and contributions of the general public, local
businesses, municipal leaders, the County Planning Board, and numerous other community stakeholder organizations in drafting
this component of the plan, and
WHEREAS, while the complete Plan will be subject to future adoption by the Board of Supervisors, it is fitting the
“Vision, Goals, Strategies, and Actions” component of the Chenango County Economic Development Strategic Plan Update be
endorsed at this juncture of the planning process,
RESOLVED, That the following Vision, Goals, Strategies, and Actions component be and hereby is endorsed by the
Chenango County Board of Supervisors, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Economic Development Strategic Plan Update will be offered for adoption,
in its entirety, for future action of this Board.
VISION
Chenango County’s economic development partners will develop a prosperous and business friendly economic
climate which yields long term job growth, capital investment and improved quality of life. The partners will provide services
and support for: business development, retention, and expansion; infrastructure and housing development; education and
workforce; and the growth of tourism, cultural, and arts activities.
GOALS
Goal 1: Encourage Business Recruitment, Retention, and Expansion
Strategy 1: Provide Business Development Support, Access to Resources, and Access to Capital
Action 1.1: Support the Small Business Development Center, Morrisville State College and other programs
that provide business planning resources and expertise to Chenango entrepreneurs and businesses.
Action 1.2: Support all types of entrepreneurs and small businesses by developing and promoting educational
workshops, roundtable discussions, cooperative purchasing, and other opportunities to increase expertise,
reduce costs, and links to useful resources.
Action 1.3: Utilize local revolving loan funds to stimulate new business development, retain existing
businesses, and stimulate expansion. Seek funding to revitalize the Microenterprise Loan and Grant
Programs.
Action 1.4: Develop a comprehensive Business Retention and Expansion Program, which includes access to
business planning & goal setting resources, mentoring, and capital.
Action 1.5: Enhance county-wide communication and marketing of available resources, funding sources, and
educational opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners.
Action 1.6: Capitalize on business opportunities presented by natural gas development and assist local
businesses and educators in meeting the needs of the industry.
Strategy 2: Facilitate Project Applications for Regional and State Support
Action 2.1: Educate local businesses about the process of applying for state support for their projects.
Action 2.2: Support and assist businesses and communities in completing/submitting project applications.
Action 2.3: Maintain a constructive relationship with the Southern Tier Region and champion projects that
will create jobs, revitalize Chenango’s communities, and support the Strategic Plan.
Strategy 3: Facilitate Appropriate Site Selection, Site Development and Infrastructure Installation
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Action 3.1: Maintain a comprehensive database of available commercial sites and seek support from area real
estate agents to share listing information.
Action 3.2: Promote sites available for sale or lease, or developable industrial land, via the Chenangony.org
website and other online sources.
Action 3.3: Encourage sustainable development and the application of Smart Growth Principles county-wide.
Action 3.4: Retain and redevelop the Utica Main rail line, and work with existing or new operators to market
nearby sites and facilitate use of the infrastructure.
Action 3.5: Promote investment in modern communications infrastructure, including fiber optics, broadband
and cell towers.
Action 3.6: Facilitate installation of natural gas delivery infrastructure to local communities and commercial
entities, as well as development of infrastructure for fueling natural gas vehicles.
Goal 2: Prioritize and Address Education and Workforce Development Needs
Strategy 4: Identify Key Weaknesses and Areas of Opportunity in Local Workforce; Facilitate
Communications and Collaborations between Employers and Educators; Seek Funding for Workforce
Development
Action 4.1: Facilitate collaboration and information sharing between schools and local employers to
address skills gaps and workforce development opportunities/challenges.
Action 4.2: Create marketing materials/virtual tours about careers and local employers to assist school
guidance counselors in preparing students for the workplace; focus on career readiness and basic employment
skills/requirements.
Action 4.3: Help employers set up displays in schools to teach students about applied skills and employment
opportunities.
Action 4.4: Develop and implement hands-on career experiences for students from grade school through high
school, including field trips, class speakers, and career days for younger students; shadowing, mentoring, and
internships for older students.
Action 4.5: Ensure funding for on the job training programs, and seek new funding opportunities for
programs or employers as appropriate.
Strategy 5: Prioritize Efforts to Support Businesses with Employee Recruitment
Action 5.1: Support activities that improve quality of life. Promote Chenango County as a “great place to
live” by supporting businesses, community projects, and beautification efforts.
Action 5.2: Provide marketing materials to area employers which promote Chenango County’s assets, lowcrime rate, school districts, access to health care, and proximity to numerous major markets.
Action 5.3: Encourage realtors, property owners, and investors to work together to generate desired housing
options.
Action 5.4: Explore ways to assist Chenango Memorial Hospital in addressing its unique recruitment
challenges.
Strategy 6: Support Increased Enrollment at Morrisville State College’s Norwich Campus and Provide Support
for its Development
Action 6.1: Encourage student recruitment by working with real estate developers, local businesses, and the
community at large to make appropriate student housing available.
Action 6.2: Determine what new programs/courses could help prepare students for employment at local
businesses. Seek funding to support the college’s mission and vision for the Norwich Campus.
Action 6.3: Encourage school districts to utilize Morrisville State College’s Norwich Campus for college
credit programming.
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Strategy 7: Conduct a Feasibility Study for a Manufacturing Training Center in Partnership with Local
Manufacturers
Action 7.1: Seek grant funding to study the feasibility and possible long term operation/funding structure for
a manufacturing training center.
Action 7.2: Identify potential locations and partners for a manufacturing training center if deemed feasible.
Goal 3: Foster Downtown Revitalization
Strategy 8: Make Capital Available to Microenterprises and Downtown Businesses; Encourage Local Support of
Local Small Businesses
Action 8.1: Recapitalize the microenterprise revolving loan fund and/or develop a new microenterprise grant
program to assist with capital improvements, façade enhancements, machinery and equipment purchases,
working capital, or other forms of business expansion assistance.
Action 8.2: Create a Main Street style development program which applies to all downtowns in Chenango
County and seek funding support from the Region or NYS.
Action 8.3: Develop walkable downtowns that offer brochures and visitor resources. Facilitate an increase in
foot traffic to downtowns through “shop local” marketing and extended store hours aligned with
events/holidays.
Strategy 9: Employ Well-Known Main Street Revitalization Techniques and Programs to Enhance Chenango’s
Downtowns, Central Business Districts (CBD), and Village Centers
Action 9.1: Examine the unique needs of each downtown/village center in the county. Identify ways in which
CBDs could be improved, including enhanced streetscapes—complete with new sidewalks, street furniture,
and new lampposts.
Action 9.2: Design and implement a street/landscaping program to improve aesthetics in the CBDs with the
use of Community Gateways. Develop sign and architectural design guidelines to improve aesthetics in the
County’s commercial areas.
Action 9.3: Promote the redevelopment of vacant and underutilized parcels throughout the county for viable
business uses.
Action 9.4: Promote mixed use development, including residential in the upper stories of downtown
structures.
Action 9.5: Advocate for a mix of retail, restaurant, service, and the arts in downtowns throughout Chenango
County.
Goal 4: Support Housing Development to Meet Community Needs
Strategy 10: Support and Incentivize Rental Property Development/Redevelopment Specifically Targeting LowModerate Income Individuals, Senior Citizens, and Young Professionals; Seek Opportunities for Single-Family
Housing Market Development
Action 10.1: Work with landlords to identify their needs and develop incentives that encourage them to create
more housing options.
Action 10.2: Make tax credit or property tax abatement programs available to rental property investors and
large scale developers.
Action 10.3: Utilize revolving loan funds to promote housing development. Explore establishing a loan fund
to support the redevelopment of blighted or at-risk properties.
Action 10.4: Research ways to fund or incentivize appropriate development of new single family owneroccupied housing in the county.
Action 10.5: Consider incentivizing home buying in Chenango County with the development of a program, in
collaboration with local employers, which rewards new employees for choosing to purchase a home in
Chenango County vs. a nearby county
Strategy 11: Work to Increase Collaboration amongst Property Owners and Communities; Assist with Marketing,
Communication, and Funding Applications
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Action 11.1: Create marketing materials which will inform potential rental housing investors about support
and resources available to them.
Action 11.2: Chenango County Housing Council should consider developing a website that can serve as a
one-stop-shop for housing related information, resources, and available investment properties in Chenango
County.
Action 11.3: Facilitate discussions amongst landlord/rental property owners, realtors, and communities
regarding real estate market needs.
Action 11.4: Facilitate applications for funding through the Regional Council, New York State, and other
funding sources to assist in addressing Chenango County’s housing needs.
Goal 5: Build Tourism, Agri-Tourism, the Arts, Historic, and Cultural Opportunities
Strategy 13: Promote the County’s Cultural Events, Festivals, Tourism Properties, Natural Resources, Heritage
Areas, and Recreational Opportunities as a Vital Component to Chenango’s Quality of Life, and Facilitate
Cooperation and Communication Amongst all Stakeholders
Action 13.1: Seek creative new advertising opportunities to promote Chenango’s assets.
Action 13.2: Participate in regional programs/websites to promote local ag producers and farm stands.
Promote seasonal agri-tourism tours and u-pick opportunities.
Action 13.3: Encourage expanded use of trail systems (hiking, biking, snowmobiling), rivers (fishing and
boating), and other outdoor recreation by residents and visitors. Develop a comprehensive map/guide that
features these items.
Action 13.4: Facilitate communication among tourism to promote Chenango County as a whole. Develop
“packages” that combine multiple activities, properties, or events.
Action 13.5: Promote and further develop the county’s Tourism Promotion Agency’s events calendar, and
seek to integrate it with other organizations’ websites and other new technologies.
Action 13.6: Research the viability and cost of integrating all tourism, arts, events, heritage, and recreational
opportunities into an online/mobile ready application.
Strategy 14: Invest Resources to Resolve Chenango County’s Current Shortcomings in the Lodging & Hospitality
Industry
Action 14.1: Seek to increase the total number of quality rooms available in Chenango County by supporting
small hotel and bed & breakfast development. Identify developers that may be interested in new hotel
development.
Action 14.2: Discuss funding options for a market study to determine the feasibility of a hotel/conference
center focused on business travelers and larger events.
Action 14.3: Provide financial incentives to assist in the development of appropriate lodging.
Action 14.4: Integrate regional lodging reservation system into the county Tourism Promotion Agency’s
website; encourage hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts to use the system.
Strategy 15: Attract State Support and Regional Funding to Assist in the Growth of Cultural, Recreational, and
Agri-Tourism Opportunities throughout Chenango County
Action 15.1: Support agri-tourism businesses, arts, and cultural opportunities with grant or loan funding and
marketing and advertising promotion as appropriate.
Action 15.2: Continue to seek matching funds support from NYS, and work with local tourism properties and
cultural events to fund more projects/properties.
Action 15.3: Facilitate grant/loan applications for projects which impact quality of life, tourism, and
economic development.
Goal 6: Grow Agriculture and Forestry Industries
Strategy 16: Support Agricultural Economic Development through Access to Resources, Advocacy, and Capital
Action 16.1: Provide support for business planning, succession planning, and access to information regarding
grants, loans and other resources available to assist in farm business development.
Action 16.2: Use existing revolving loan funds to assist in the retention and expansion of agricultural
businesses; Facilitate funding applications to the region and state for agricultural business development.
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Action 16.3: Promote the retention and expansion of the dairy industry in Chenango County and throughout
the region; advocate for fair pricing for dairy farmers at the Federal level.
Action 16.4: Facilitate/promote direct relationships between dairy manufacturers and dairy farmers and other
local agricultural producers. Consider a cooperative model for agriculture production and marketing.
Action 16.5: Foster the development of livestock businesses and appropriate access to processing facilities.
Action 16.6: Update research regarding the feasibility of a small-scale shared commercial kitchen/processing
facility; if merited, facilitate establishment of a facility, or the expansion of existing space to meet the needs
of local producers.
Strategy 17: Support the Development and Expansion of Forestry Industries, Maple Production, and Fallow-land
Production
Action 17.1: Assist in the development of agro-forestry businesses, including firewood production, sawmills,
prefabricated sheds, wood pellets, and other products that utilize available wood resources.
Action 17.2: Promote and facilitate oil seed farming and production on fallow lands, and seek funding needed
for a small scale oil seed press production facility which would serve multiple growers.
Action 17.3: Promote and facilitate leasing of woodlots for maple production, and getting agricultural tax
exemptions for properties which qualify; Assist in attaining funding needed for larger scale sap buying
operations.
Action 17.4: Make renewable maple crops a priority by promoting the development of maple production and
maple based tourism and marketing; consider seeking funding and regional support to develop a Maple
Festival and Tour for Chenango County.
Action 17.5: Promote better management practices for long term health and viability of Chenango’s privately
held forests; provide access to education and/or funding to improve management over the long term.
Action 17.6: Make use of revolving loan funds and other resources to stimulate the expansion of agroforestry businesses.
Strategy 18: Coordinate Marketing and Communication Efforts for the Development and Distribution of Local
Agricultural Products and the Attraction of New Producers
Action 18.1: Assist in the coordination of access to markets/distribution to larger markets or new marketing
methods; participate in regional branding and marketing initiatives.
Action 18.2: Create a new ag economic development website, pooling ag development resources and funding
sources for ag expansion. Target marketing to groups and individuals both inside and outside Chenango
County.
Action 18.3: Identify and market available farms/prime agricultural land through websites and YouTube;
target marketing to groups/individuals inside and outside Chenango County.
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RESOLUTION #121-13
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO COBLESKILL STONE
PRODUCTS OF COBLESKILL, NEW YORK FOR IN-PLACE
PAVING – AWARD #2 – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS –
HIGHWAY
Works, did advertise for bids for the award of contract for a 2nd phase of in-place paving of various county roads during 2013,
and
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WHEREAS, the lowest base bid amount of $364,080.50 was submitted by Cobleskill Stone Products of Cobleskill,
New York,
Works Director, be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a contract with Cobleskill Stone
Products of Cobleskill, New York, for the 2nd phase of in-place paving on various county roads in 2013, at a total base bid
amount of $364,080.50, and be it further
Road Widening.
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RESOLUTION #122-13P
AUTHORIZING PLANNED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
WITH CUMMINS NORTHEAST, INC. – E911 EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the tower sites of the Chenango County Emergency Communications System have emergency standby
generator sets which require routine inspections and service, and
WHEREAS, Cummins Northeast, Inc., of Syracuse, New York submitted a proposal to perform said service on nine (9)
units at eight (8) locations for $6,700.00 per year,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board, on behalf of the County of Chenango, be and hereby is authorized to
sign a Planned Maintenance Agreement with Cummins Northeast, Inc., of Syracuse, New York, for service of emergency standby
generator sets at tower site locations at the cost of $6,700.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A3020.50 – Generator
Maintenance.
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RESOLUTION #123-13P
AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF BURN SIMULATION BUILDING
AT FIRE TRAINING CENTER – FIRE & EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, by Resolution #84-12P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized an engineering consultant
agreement for the design of improvements to the Burn Simulation Building at the Fire Training Center, and
WHEREAS, in order to execute any improvements, it is necessary to complete a Structural Analysis of the building,
RESOLVED, That, upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc. of Syracuse, NY for a Structural Analysis of
the burn simulation building at the Fire Training Center, at the cost of $3,500.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the cost of said services shall be paid from existing appropriations in the Fire & Emergency
Management Services budget.
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RESOLUTION #124-13P
AMENDING RESOLUTIONS #175-05 AND #295-07 “ADOPTING
A REVISED FEE SCHEDULE” – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH – FIRE CODE ENFORCEMENT
WHEREAS, by Resolutions #175-05 and #295-07, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors adopted and revised the
fee schedule for Fire Code Enforcement related activities, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Standing Committee on Safety & Rules,
recommends various revisions to the Fee Schedule, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chenango County Local Law No. 2 of 1998, Section 7.4 “The Board of Supervisors
shall by resolution set such fees for Department activities with respect to the Code as the Board deems appropriate,”
RESOLVED, That the attached Building Permit, Fire Inspection, and Operating Permit Fee Schedule be and hereby is
officially adopted for the Chenango County Code Enforcement Office, effective July 1, 2013.
Chenango County Code Enforcement
Building Permit, Fire Inspection and Operating Permit Fee Schedule
Proposed Copy 4/30/2013
Building Permit Exceptions:
Buildings being used solely for the purpose of agriculture:
As per Agricultural, building definition located in Section 202 of the Building Code of New York State (A farmer
engaged in the act of farming). An agricultural exemption form may be requested.
Projects 144 Square Feet or Less: (used for storage only)
1. Project is not attached to any other structure.
2. Work is related to one and two family dwellings only.
(Examples: storage building, shed, or pre-manufactured out buildings)
3. Project does not have any plumbing, heating, or electrical systems.
Projects over 144 Square Feet:
-are not qualified for exemption.
Notes:
A one time- “no cost” pre-construction consultation will be available (in office). Additional consultations
and/or requested inspections will be available at the standard rate of $40.00 per service.
All electrical inspections are done shall be by an outside inspection agency a qualified Electrical Inspector
approved by the code enforcement office. A list can be obtained in our office.
If you have any questions regarding this fee schedule, contact the Chenango County Code Enforcement Office at
607-337-1796, or visit our office located in the County Office Building
5 Court Street, Norwich, New York 13815
(1)
New Construction- single One and Two family dwellings, including modular homes(R-3), and seasonal
camps (U)
A. Up to 1,500 square feet……………………………………….$200.00
B. 1,501 to 2,000 square feet…………………………………….$225.00
C. 2,001 to 2,500 square feet…………………………………….$250.00
D. 2,501 to 3,000 square feet…………………………………….$300.00
E. 3,001 square feet and larger…………………………………..$500.00
**There will be a DOUBLE FEE assessed for projects started without permits.
(2)
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All additions, alterations, and conversions of existing one and two-family dwellings (R-3)
A. Up to 500 square feet……………………………………..……$50.00
B. 501 to 1,000 square feet……………………………………....$100.00
C. 1,001 to 1,500 square feet…………………………………….$200.00
D. 1,501 to 3,000 square feet…………………………………….$300.00
E. 3,001 square feet and larger…………………………………..$500.00
** There will be a DOUBLE FEE assessed for projects started without permits.
(3)
Manufactured and Mobile Homes including Modulars (new and used) (R-3)
This is to include ALL existing manufactured and mobile homes which are being replaced or relocated,
whether on private property or in a mobile home park. Approved stabilizing devices and anchoring
equipment are required.
A. Single-wide manufactured and mobile homes……………….…$100.00
B. Modular and Double-wide manufactured and mobile homes…..$200.00
(4)
Deck and/or (Re) Roof projects
A. Residential (R-3) and (U) occupancy related to R-3……..…..……$25.00
B. Commercial (all other occupancies)
1. Less than 3,000 square feet…………………………….…. $50.00
2. 3,000 square feet or greater……………………………… $100.00
(5)
Non-commercial garages and storage buildings, (U) occupancy related to R-3
(over 144 square feet and not attached to unattached from residence) including additions and
alterations to garages and storage buildings
A. Up to 500 square feet……………………………………..…….$50.00
B. 501 to 1000 square feet………………………………………..$100.00
C. 1,001 to 1,500 square feet……………………………………..$150.00
D. 1,501 to 2000 square feet……………………………………...$200.00
E. 2,001 to 2,500 square feet……………………………………..$250.00
F. 2,501 square feet and larger…………………………………...$300.00
(6)
Commercial- new construction, additions, alterations, and conversions to:
Places of Assembly (A), Business (B), Educational (E), Factory (F), Industrial High Hazard (H),
Institutional (I), Mercantile (M), Hotel and Motels (R-1), Multiple Dwellings (R-2), Residential
Care/Living Facilities (R-4), Commercial Storage (S)
(Utilities include: plumbing, heating and/or electrical).
A. NO utilities…………………………………………… $0.05 per square foot
B. ONE utility…………………………………………… $0.15 per square foot
C. TWO or more utilities…………………………………$0.25 per square foot
**MINIMUM FEE**……………………………………...$100.00
**Additional fee for any building listed in above number (6) with truss construction for truss marking
system per New York State Executive Law 382-a**……………,.$50.00
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(7)
Change of occupancy....................................................................$50.00
(8)
Cell towers and towers over 15 feet in height from grade
A. Up to $25,000 stated value………………………………….$185.00
B. Up to $50,000 stated value………………………………….$345.00
C. Up to $100,000 stated value………………………………...$500.00
D. Addition of/or change of antenna……………………….…..$100.00
(9)
Bulk Storage Tanks
Storage tanks shall not be removed or installed except upon the issuance of a permit by the Code
Enforcement Officer of the County of Chenango after payment of the fee hereinafter prescribed.
A. Permit required for installation and/or removal of underground and/or above ground storage
tanks (Over 1,000 gallons).
Fee per tank for installations, replacements, reconditions, or
Demolitions………………………………………………$100.00
(10)
Heating Equipment
A permit is required for ALL heating equipment installed in any existing structure using solid fuel,
combustible liquids, or gases, and chimneys, flues or gas vents (fuel examples: outdoor wood furnaces, wood
stoves, wood boilers, coal stoves, pellet or corn stoves, all gas and oil heating equipment). All heating
equipment is required to be UL or other testing agency test and installed according to manufacturer’s
instructions. New construction or remodeling permits include all types of heating equipment.
**Permit is required for installation and/or replacement of ALL heating equipment, gas fuels, liquid fuels,
and solid fuels.
A. Up to 185,000 BTU…………………………………..…...$50.00
B. 185,000 to 1 Million BTU………………………………. $150.00
C. Over 1 Million BTU……………………….……………..$500.00
(11)
Swimming Pools and Enclosures (over two (2) feet in depth)
**ALL swimming pools requiring a permit shall be fenced per Appendix G section AG105 of the Residential
Code of New York State.
**ALL swimming pools requiring a permit shall have an electrical inspection completed by an approved and
certified electrical inspector. Fees associated with this inspection are not part of this fee schedule.
A. Above ground………………….………………………..$50.00
B. Below ground…………………………………………..$100.00
(12)
Demolition
A. Manufactured and Mobile Homes………………..……. $25.00
B. Residential (other than above)……………………..……$50.00
C. All other (including commercial)………………………$100.00
(13)
Searches and County Codes’ records………………………….……. $35.00
(14)
Complaints
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A. $40.00 per hr. charge to towns for property maintenance complaints
B. $50.00 per inspection (excluding initial and follow-up inspections) **
**Landlord, Tenants Disputes: An inspection of an existing structure will only be done upon the receipt of a
bona fide complaint. The cost of each inspection will be directed to the owner of the building until such time
as the complaint is resolved (see fees above). If compliance is not achieved in the allotted time given, then
the property will be posted as unsafe. ANY and/or ALL occupants will be made to vacate.
**Unfounded complaints will NOT be billed to the owner. The above fee may be billed to the complainant.
(15)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy…………………………………..$25.00
Will expire at the end of the life of the permit for the year the temporary certificate was issued. A Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy shall be effective for a period of time determined by the Code Enforcement Officer
and specified in on the Temporary Certificate but not to exceed six months.
(16)
Floodplain Development Permit
A. Residential........................................................................$50.00
B. Commercial…………………………………………….$100.00
(17)
Fire Safety and Property Maintenance Inspections
Minimum fee………………………………………………..$40.00
Each full half hour over one hour………………….………..$20.00
A late fee of $10.00 will be assessed 30 days from the date of inspection if payment has not been
received. An Additional $10.00 will be assessed 60 days from the date of the inspection if payment
has not been received.
(18)
Operating Permits - Where required by law, an operating permit shall be issued upon approval of an
application and successful completion of the required Fire Safety and Property Maintenance
Inspection. The fee shall be included in the cost of the Fire Safety and Property Maintenance
Inspection.
(19)
Placarding Buildings- When it is necessary for the Code Enforcement Division to placard a vacant building
according to, as required by Section 311 of the Fire Code of New York State, the building the building owner
will be billed $50.00 plus $25.00 per placard. The placards remain the property of the Code Enforcement
Department.
(20)
Miscellaneous
A. Building permits shall be required for any work which must conform to the NYS Uniform
Building Code. Exceptions to this requirement for building permits may be allowed for:
1. Necessary repairs which do NOT affect structural features.
2. Alterations to existing buildings provided that the alterations:
a. Do NOT affect structural features.
b. Do NOT affect fire safety features, such as smoke detectors,
sprinkler systems, required fire separations, and exits
(including doors and windows.)
c. Do NOT involve the installation or extensions of electrical
systems.
d. Do NOT include the installation of solid fuel burning heating
appliances and associated chimneys and flues.
e. And in addition to the above, costs LESS than $20,000.00
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B. Certificates of Occupancy or Compliance shall be required for all work for which a building
permit is required to be issued under subdivision (a) of this section, and for all buildings which are
converted from one general occupancy classification to another as such classifications are defined
in Part 701 of Title 9 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations.
C. Provisions shall be made for:
1. Construction inspections where a building permit has been issued, at such times
during the course of construction as will permit the observation of foundation,
drainage, structural elements, electrical systems, plumbing systems, energy code
compliance, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, fire protection and
detection systems, and exit features.
Definitions for terms included in this fee schedule:
A. Additions: extensions or increase in area, height, or equipment of a building.
B. Alteration: any change, rearrangement, or addition to a building other than repairs, or any modification
in construction or in building equipment.
C. Conversion: change of use or occupancy of any structure.
D. Repairs: replacement or renewal, excluding additions, of any part of a building, structure, device, or
equipment with like or similar materials or parts, for the purpose of maintenance, preservation, or restoration
of such building, structure, device, or equipment.
General Information:
Note: The following exceptions DO NOT require the stamp or seal of a NYS licensed engineer or architect (Article
147 Section 7303 (5) of the NYS Education Law).
A. Farm buildings and other buildings used solely for agricultural purposes.
B. Single family dwellings containing 1,500 gross square feet or less, not including garages, carports,
porches, cellars, or uninhabitable basements or attics.
C. Alterations costing $20,000.00 or less, if they do NOT involve changes affecting structural safety or
public safety of the building or structure.
Note: If any one of the above conditions can be applied, the requirement for ‘stamped’ plans will be waived by this
office.
Note: When calculating residential building permit fees, square footage shall include all habitable spaces and attached
garages. basement, cellar, and sub cellar, but shall not include a crawl space or attic space, no part of which exceeds
five (5) feet in height. Square footage shall be based upon outside dimensions of the building.
Note: Electrical inspections are to be performed by an Approved and Certified Electrical Inspection. Fees associated
with these inspections are NOT part of this fee schedule.
Note: A final building inspection is required before you may occupy or use the permitted construction project. A
Temporary or Permanent Certificate of Occupancy will be issued upon completion of this inspection.
RESOLUTION #125-13P
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AUTHORIZING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
CITY OF NORWICH FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM –
FIRE COORDINATOR/ EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, by Resolution #92-03, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors established an Hazardous Materials
Emergency Response Team, and
WHEREAS, said Hazardous Materials Response Team is one of five (5) specialized teams within the Chenango
County Bureau of Fire (Search and Rescue, Dive, High Angle Rescue and Fire Police Teams being the other four (4), and
WHEREAS, the City of Norwich Fire Department has trained Hazardous Materials Technicians and equipment that
may be utilized by the Chenango County Hazardous Materials Response Team on an as-needed basis, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended the County of Chenango enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
City of Norwich for the Chenango County Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team activities,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board, on behalf of the County of Chenango, be and hereby is authorized to
sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Norwich for the Chenango County Hazardous Materials
Emergency Response Team activities.
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RESOLUTION # 126-13
BILLS AND CLAIMS
Mr. Kreiner offered the following and moved its adoption:
May, 2013, against Chenango County in the amount of $2,110.704.38.
and be it further
$1,582,947 are accepted and made a part of the following summary.
GENERAL:
Bills & Claims
Certified Payroll
Sheriff Payroll
& Disbursements
HIGHWAY:
WELFARE:
$886,867.07
$732.60
$25,352.76
$695,463.37
$369,237.33
$309,957.13
$1,904.04
$2,289,514.30
$181,053.46
$172,149.00
$82,677.70
$152,653.24
$28,379.93
$616,913.33
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Day Care
Administration
Preston Manor
Medical
ADC
Foster Care
J.D. Care
Home Relief
HEAP
Burials
EEA
TOTALS
$48,999.38
$128,994.77
$22,547.03
$38,853.58
$98,751.71
$170,556.33
$183,800.70
$2,528.01
$0.00
$91,183.04
$0.00
$0.00
$1,010.00
$2,110,704.38 $1,582.947.80
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR April, 2013
$787,224.55
$3,693,652.18
$3,693,652.18
$23,797,083.85
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Chairman Wilcox requested an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Seneck moved, seconded by Mr. Wansor, to go into Executive Session. Carried.
Mr. Cook moved, seconded by Mr. Law, to go out of Executive Session. Carried.
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Mr. Wansor said he is running in Boiler Maker to raise funds for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. His goal is
$1,000.00.
Mr. Woodford reminded the Supervisors that they are invited to the Cook Park Picnic and Tour after the meeting.
Mr. Woodford reminded the Supervisors to please provide Hazard Mitigation Information/Updates to the Planning
Department.
Mr. Brown reminded the Public Works Committee that this month’s meeting is early and has been moved to the
Highway Garage.
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The meeting adjourned to the regular monthly meeting to be held Monday, July 8th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
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MONDAY, JULY 8, 2013
The Clerk called the roll with all members present except Mr. Jeffrey and Mr. Flanagan.
Supervisor Canor offered the invocation.
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Regular Monthly Meeting – June 10, 2013
Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Kreiner, to approve the minutes of the above monthly meeting of the
Board. Carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Woodford said there was an additional communication received from Judy Smith, Coordinator for Friends of New
Berlin regarding a presentation to be held in New Berlin on August 20, 2013 regarding the Impacts of Natural Gas
Development on Landscape and Community.
Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Canor, to receive and file all of the Communications. Carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
6-18-13
Finance
6-20-13, 6-27-13
6-25-13
Personnel
6-26-13
6-11-13
Public Works
6-13-13
Safety & Rules
6-19-13
Mr. Wansor moved, seconded by Mr. Seneck, to receive and file all of the committee reports. Carried.
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RESOLUTIONS
PREFERRED AGENDA
1. Authorizing an Agreement with Lexis Nexis for Accurint Software – Department Of Social Services
2. Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Contract Psychiatrist – Community Mental Hygiene Services
3. Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Overtime Expenses – Public Safety Building Corrections
4. Authorizing an Agreement with Barton & Loguidice, P.C. Engineers for Chenango County Solid Waste Management Plan
Update – Department of Public Works – Waste Management
5. Appointing Stephen R. Harris to the Position of Director of Real Property Tax Services
6. Authorizing the Creation of Capital Project Account for Airport Day Expenses – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County
Airport
7. Authorizing the Reconciliation and Closure of Completed Airport-Related Capital Project Accounts – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/
Chenango County Airport
8. Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Extra Hire Expenses – Public Safety Building Corrections
9. Authorizing the Creation of Overtime Account and Making Appropriations Therefore – Children’s Services Program
10. Authorizing the Acceptance of Proposal for The All-Hazard Mitigation Plan And Authorizing Agreement Therefore With
Tetra Tech EM, Incorporated – Department of Public Works
11. Approving Labor Contract Between the Chenango County Sheriff’s Employees Association, Inc. and Chenango County
(2010 – 2015)
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12. Declaring 1987 Eagle Air Compressor Surplus and Authorizing its Transfer to the Greene Fire Department – Fire &
Emergency Management Services
13. Declaring Vehicles Surplus and Authorizing Appropriation of Proceeds from Sale of Same – Sheriff’s Office
14. Authorizing an Agreement With Lexis Nexis For Lexis Advance Legal Research Subscription – County Attorney and
Various Other Departments
15. Authorizing Application for Supplemental State Aid Funds For Indigent Defense Expenses – Public Defender’s Office
16. Sale of County Owned Lands In Various Townships - Delinquent Tax Services
Mr. Jeffrey requested that Resolution #16 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
Mr. Kreiner moved, seconded by Mr. Jeffrey, to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions.
Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1727, No - 0, Absent – 0
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RESOLUTION #127-13
SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LANDS IN VARIOUS
TOWNSHIPS- DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES
RESOLVED, That the Chairman and the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors are hereby authorized to execute,
acknowledge, enseal and deliver conveying the following lands acquired by the County under deed recorded in the Chenango
County Clerk’s Office under authority of and pursuant to a Judgment of Hon. Kevin M. Dowd, Justice of the Supreme Court of
the State of New York, County of Chenango for 2009 and prior years taxes, the full details of which are on file with said Clerk as
part of the minutes of this meeting of the Board, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the conveyance of said deed shall be issued subject to the rules for said sale, as per Board of
Supervisors Resolution # 70-13P:
VILLAGE OF AFTON
Item
Parcel
01
284.19-1-19.24
02
289.14-1-25
04
289.15-1-1.1
Name
PATRICK WARREN
MC DOWELL & WALKER, INC.
BRIAN J. BUTTNER &
JONATHAN P. CANONACO
Bid
$100.00
$12,400.00
$1,000.00
Name
ALLAN GARY SHEPARD
WILLIAM & CAROLYN HARE
DANIEL S. OLIVER & JON CLARK
Bid
$10,500.00
$6,501.00
$10,108.00
Name
CATHERINE BUTTICE & DAVID W. LEHMER
ALLEN & MARYANN LORENZEN
Bid
$13,000.00
$13,501.00
AFTON
Item
05
06
07
Parcel
288.-2-54
295.-1-6.4
296.-2-17
BAINBRIDGE
Item
08
09
Parcel
242.-1-11
276.-2-14
COLUMBUS
Item
10
11
Parcel
20.-1-6.3
62.-1-22
Name
ELBA DE MOYA
SHEENA L. RENY
Bid
$5,000.00
$2,000.00
Name
JOHN LAW
ROGER J. & RETA J. MCKEE
Bid
$7,100.00
$5,662.00
GERMAN
Item
12
13
Parcel
152.-1-12.36
177.-1-8.32
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VILLAGE OF GREENE
Item
14
16
17
18
Parcel
237.13-2-32
237.17-2-6
247.08-1-27
247.08-1-3
Name
JEFFREY ALLAN WIGGINS
WILLIAM J. RAY
BYRON E. MILLER
CHENANGO SALES INC
Bid
$1,650.00
$7,600.00
$159.99
$26,119.83
Name
WILLIAM J. RAY
WILLIAM J. RAY
JAMES MC QUILKIN
JAMES MC QUILKIN
WILLIAM J. RAY
Bid
$17,111.00
$11,017.00
$2,101.00
$3,101.00
$6,000.00
GREENE
Item
19
20
21
22
23
Parcel
227.-1-5.1
268.-2-2.3
268.-2-37.2
268.-2-4.2
269.-2-21
GUILFORD
Item
24
25
Parcel
185.-2-19.1
186.-1-15.6
Name
IAN ROOD
JOSEPH HARVEY &
CHARLENE SALITO HARVEY
26
27
199.16-1-10
209.1-1-39
HUGH THORNTON
GEORGE MARSH
Bid
$2,100.00
$1,500.00
$112.00
$111.00
LINCKLAEN
Item
29
30
Parcel
50.-1-11.244
50.-1-11.255
Name
JOHN R. YONKIN
JON CLARK & DANIEL S. OLIVER
Bid
$10,500.00
$8,333.00
Name
REUBAN J. WALL
ROBERT D. MCPEAK
Bid
$16,051.00
$15,100.00
MCDONOUGH
Item
31
32
Parcel
155.-1-15
167.-1-22.2
VILLAGE OF NEW BERLIN
Item
33
Parcel
88.08-1-33
Name
DOUGLAS CLARK
Bid
$24,560.00
NEW BERLIN
Item
35
36
Parcel
101.-1-44.1
139.11-1-9
Name
STEPHEN P. JOYCE
CHRISTOPHER G. MONTGOMERY
Bid
$400.00
$2,000.00
Name
KIMBERLY POTTER
HARRY SHORTWAY JR
HARRY SHORTWAY JR
Bid
$1,000.00
$4,150.00
$3,150.00
Name
DERRICK LEE ANDERSON
SHM2 PROPERTIES LLC
SHM2 PROPERTIES LLC
Bid
$3,000.00
$6,200.00
$5,200.00
NORTH NORWICH
Item
38
39
40
Parcel
111.-1-20
71.-1-54
97.-1-81
NORWICH
Item
42
43
44
Parcel
150.-1-43
162.-2-16
162.-2-18
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OTSELIC
Item
46
Parcel
39.-1-3.1
Name
DANIEL S. OLIVER
Bid
$2,222.00
Name
JAMES H. HOSTON III
BARBARA MCNITT
Bid
$5,000.00
$1,200.00
Name
PAUL G. RUSSO & LORA LEE RUSSO
Bid
$7,000.00
VILLAGE OF OXFORD
Item
48
49
Parcel
182.16-1-27.1
182.19-1-29.1
OXFORD
Item
50
Parcel
170.-1-49.1
PITCHER
Item
51
52
Parcel
102.-1-12
103.-2-4.11
Name
DALE VAN ERDEN
MARIA AGGELATOS
Bid
$42,200.00
$600.00
Name
BRENT BENNETT
Bid
$6,333.00
$6,333.00
$10,259.39
PLYMOUTH
Item
53
54
55
Parcel
120.-1-2.8
120.-1-2.9
94.-1-16
PRESTON
Item
57
Parcel
157.-1-10
Name
KEITH REYNOLDS
Bid
$100.00
VILLAGE OF EARLVILLE
Item
58
Parcel
15.08-2-36
Name
CLINT E. MIKALUNAS
Bid
$31,333.33
SHERBURNE
Item
59
Parcel
44.-2-37.2
Name
WADE MOORE & NICOLE MOORE
Bid
$7,000.00
VILLAGE OF SMYRNA
Item
61
Parcel
43.1-2-2
Name
MICHAEL GLANVILLE
Bid
$311.11
SMYRNA
Item
Parcel
Name
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41.-2-42
Bid
$5,555.00
Prior to the Adoption of Resolution 127-13, Mr. Jeffrey asked if the county has a real estate agent or someone who
physically looks at the properties and decides if the bids received on the properties are acceptable. He said that his concern is that
we are selling these properties for much less than they are worth.
Mr. Wilcox said historically it has been the position of Chenango County that we are not in the real estate business. He
said that the county has preferred to return the properties to the tax rolls as soon as possible.
Mr. Jeffrey asked if the value of any of the properties is considered before accepting the high bid. Mr. Woodford and
Mr. Wilcox said no. Mr. Jeffrey asked if this is something the Board should be looking at. He explained that the City of
Norwich considers the value of its properties.
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Mr. Woodford explained that it is not uncommon for properties of value to bring 10 or 20 bids at Tax Sale. He said
there is significant interest in certain properties. Mr. Jeffrey said that he was reviewing the list and trying to determine the
potential value of some of the properties. Mr. Jeffrey asked if the Finance Committee was in charge of the process or if Planning
and Economic Development was involved. Mr. Wilcox stated that the Finance Committee was responsible.
Mr. Flanagan asked what Mr. Jeffrey is asking for. Mr. Jeffrey said that we should look at values and not be selling
property for less than it is worth. Mr. Flanagan said this should be referred to the attorney. Mr. Flanagan said there are many
ways to handle this issue such as deeding to the individual town, auctions, etc. Mr. Flanagan said we generally get back more
than we are owed. Mr. Brown explained that we had two properties this year that had large delinquent tax amounts due and they
are the reason we did not get back what we were owed this year overall. He said this is the first time he remembers this
happening. Mr. Wilcox said part of the reason is that those two properties had been in the county’s name for a long time
requiring the county to pay for school and village or city taxes each year. Mr. Brown said there was a series of things that caused
the properties to remain on our roll for a lengthy amount of time.
Mr. Brown said that Tax Sale day is the most unpleasant day of the year. He said that this is a four or five year process
involving dozens of notifications to property owners. Mr. Brown said that he doesn’t know how we would get into the business
of deciding how much was enough to accept for a piece of property. He said the idea is to get this piece of property back on the
tax roll. Mr. Brown said the fortunate thing is that we usually only have 40-50 properties that go up for tax sale. Mr. Outwater
explained that the Finance Committee also has other pieces of information that they consider.
Mr. Flanagan said that we have never come out in the hole as far as he can remember. He said that he is assuming that
the schools were the beneficiary of us picking up the slack. Mr. Brown said everyone benefits but the county.
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RESOLUTION #128-13
DECLARING TEMPORARY WAIVER OF TIPPING FEES DUE
TO RECENT FLOODING
WHEREAS, over recent days, Chenango County and upstate New York incurred flooding, with a subsequent disaster
declaration by Governor Cuomo, and
WHEREAS, due to said flooding, some residents of the County of Chenango incurred flood-related damage to
property, and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the process of storm clean-up, this Board of Supervisors has considered and
recommended the temporary waiver of Tipping Fees at Chenango County Waste Management facilities for the disposal of stormrelated debris,
RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors be and hereby authorizes the Director of Public Works to temporarily
suspend the collection of tipping fees for the disposal of storm-related debris resultant from the storms of June 28 through July
10, 2013, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the tipping fees for the disposal of said debris shall be waived for a period of sixty (60) days ending
September 7, 2013, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said tipping fee waiver does not apply to the disposal of tires or hazardous materials.
Seconded by Mr. Brown.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #128-13, Mr. Flanagan said we have done this before and asked if we had some
kind of policy. Mr. Woodford said that the scale operators know how to handle this situation and the process seems to work.
Mr. Wilcox asked if we could change the date on the resolution due to the impending weather. Mr. Woodford said it
could be changed.
Mr. Mastro moved to amend Resolution #128-13 by changing the date from July 2nd to July 10th.
The motion for the amendment was seconded by Mr. Flanagan and Carried.
Mr. Outwater asked how people go about using this. Mr. Wilcox said residents simply go to the landfill and tell the
operators that they are disposing of flood related materials. Mr. Brown said the people just need to talk to the operators. Mr.
Wilcox said we depend on people’s integrity in this situation.
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RESOLUTION #129-13
AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORK OR PURCHASE OF
SUPPLIES, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT WITHOUT
BIDDING ON EMERGENCY BASIS
WHEREAS, flooding during the week after June 28, 2013 resulted in localized damage to roadways and related
infrastructure, and
WHEREAS, such flooding resulted in a disaster declaration for affected counties by Governor Cuomo, and
WHEREAS, the public health, safety and property of the County inhabitants requires the immediate letting of public
work and the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment without competitive bidding,
RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors declares the flooding of the week of June 28, 2013 has caused an
emergency situation that does not permit the awaiting the competitive bidding process without endangering the public health,
safety or property of the inhabitants, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the repair of the County Highways and related facilities as quickly as possible is necessary to
preserve public life, safety, and property of County inhabitants, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Director of Public Works be and hereby is authorized to contract for any public work or the
purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment as he deems necessary to remediate the flood damaged public infrastructure subject
to appropriations within the Department accounts, and be it further
RESOLVED, That competitive bidding be waived pursuant to Section 103, Subdivision 4 of the General Municipal
Law.
Seconded by Mr. Grace and duly adopted.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #129-13, Mr. Flanagan asked if this had anything to do with Governor Cuomo or
FEMA. Mr. Woodford explained that there are state declarations and federal declarations. Mr. Woodford explained that the
reason for this Resolution is to prevent the need to backtrack as we had to do previously in similar situations. Mr. Brown said if
we do need to go to FEMA for money we will already have this resolution in place. Mr. Wilcox stated that we don’t know what
the federal determination is at this point in time. Supervisor Cook commented that each town can adopt the same type of
resolution.
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RESOLUTION #130-13
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR OVERTIME
EXPENSES – PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING CORRECTIONS
amount of $50,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A3170.48 – Utilities (PSB), to Appropriation Account #A3170.190 –
Overtime.
Results of a Roll Call vote on Resolution #130-13 were: Yes - 1600, No - 0, Absent – 127
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #130-13, Mr. Flanagan asked for clarification of the minutes. He said that in regard
to the Public Safety Building Utility line he believes it was reduced from $225,000 to $175,000. Mr. Flanagan said he wasn’t
aware of any retrofits in terms of saving money. Mr. Wilcox said that the savings were more a result of a general awareness. Mr.
Flanagan asked if it was almost entirely due to a reduction in gas prices. Mr. Woodford said yes.
Mr. Flanagan asked if he could get a ball park figure relating to the loss of six people. He asked if there was much
money left in those personnel lines. Mr. Outwater said that the newly hired employees are being trained and getting paid from
those lines. Mr. Flanagan said his concern is that we are only half way through the year.
RESOLUTION #131-13P
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AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR CONTRACT
PSYCHIATRIST – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE
SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services desires to contract with a Psychiatrist able to provide services
temporarily while a search is conducted to fill a Psychiatrist vacancy in the department,
amount of $16,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A4320.18 – Staff Psychiatrist, to Appropriation Account #A4320.44 –
Other Expense, in order to provide the funds necessary for approximately four weeks of temporary, part-time coverage.
Seconded by Mr. Kreiner.
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RESOLUTION #132-13P
APPOINTING STEPHEN R. HARRIS TO THE POSITION OF
DIRECTOR OF REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
RESOLVED, That Stephen R. Harris of Sherburne, New York be and hereby is reappointed to the position of Director
of Real Property Tax Services for the County of Chenango, and be it further
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Real Property Tax Law §1530, the term of office is six (6) years, commencing October
1, 2013 and terminating September 30,2019.
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RESOLUTION #133-13P
AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF CAPITAL PROJECT
ACCOUNT FOR AIRPORT DAY EXPENSES – LT. WARREN E.
EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT
WHEREAS, for several years, expenses for Airport Day have been made from a separate checking account, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended a Capital Project Account be created for Airport Day and other airport-related event
finances,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create Capital Revenue Account
#H2402 – Gifts/Donations - Airport Events, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create Capital Project Account
#H4597.40 – Airport Events, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, upon receipt, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized appropriate Gift and
Donation funds received for airport events from Capital Revenue Account #H2402, to Capital Project Account #H4597.40.
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RESOLUTION #134-13P
AUTHORIZING THE RECONCILIATION AND CLOSURE OF
COMPLETED AIRPORT-RELATED CAPITAL PROJECT
ACCOUNTS – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY
AIRPORT
WHEREAS, over nearly 30 years of County ownership, a large number of airport improvement projects have been
completed at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport, and
WHEREAS, many of those projects have been funded via federal and/or state airport improvement programs, and
accounted in the Capital Project Fund, and
WHEREAS, capital project accounts do not automatically close at their completion,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to close the following completed
airport-related Capital Project Accounts:
H4597.59BC
T-Hangar Construction
H4597.59BE
Environmental Assessment Runway Widening
H4597.59D
Phase I Airport Improvements
H4597.59G
Taxiway Design
H4597.59N
SWPPP And Perimeter Fence
H4597.59J
Aircraft Tie Downs/Apron Construction
H4597.59K
Environmental Audit
H4597.59L
Airport Layout Plan Update
H4597.59R
Hangar Door/Roof
H4597.59T
Taxiway Extension And Land Acquisition
H4597.59X
Partial Parallel Taxiway Extension
H4597.59Y
Threshold Sealing/ AWOS Repair
H4597.59Z
Threshold Obstruction Removal
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer is further authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to
effectuate the purposes of this resolution, including any appropriation and/or transfer(s) of funds necessary to properly close said
Capital Projects and their associated Revenue Accounts.
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RESOLUTION #135-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EXTRA HIRE
EXPENSES – PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING CORRECTIONS
amount of $10,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A3170.49 – Insurance & Bonds (PSB), to Appropriation Account
#A3170.143 – Public Safety Dispatcher - PT.
RESOLUTION #136-13P
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AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF OVERTIME ACCOUNT
AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE –
CHILDREN’S SERVICES PROGRAM
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create Appropriation Account #
A4054.190 – Overtime, and be it further
amount of $6,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A4054.46 – Early Intervention Program, to Appropriation Account
#A4054.190 – Overtime.
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RESOLUTION #137-13P
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR THE
ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING
AGREEMENT THEREFORE WITH TETRA TECH EM,
INCORPORATED – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution #53-13P, the Chenango County Department of Planning & Development has
prepared and distributed Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the update of the Chenango County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard
Mitigation Plan, originally adopted by Resolution #161-08, and
WHEREAS, the sole proposal received was submitted by Tetra Tech EM, Inc., of Rockaway, New Jersey, the producer
of the original Plan,
NOW THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, That, pending the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of
Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a contract for the preparation of the
required update of the Chenango County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan with Tetra Tech EM, Inc., and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the cost of said services shall be $70,000.00, and be it further
Road Widening.
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RESOLUTION #138-13
ACCURINT SOFTWARE – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Department of Social Services routinely is required to evaluate the assets and
liabilities of clients, in order to determine program eligibility, and
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Lexis Nexis for the Accurint software
product, at the cost of $110 per month per license, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said agreement shall be made from Appropriation Account #A6010.44 – Other
Expense.
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Seconded by Mr. Blanchard.
Mr. Brown stated that he asked that this resolution be pulled from the Preferred Agenda because from reading the
committee minutes he understood that the Accurint Software searches would be done and authorized by a list of designated
people within the department. Ms. Osborne said that this was correct and that list had been revised to include only five
Supervisors. Mr. Brown asked why this wasn’t included in the resolution. Mr. Woodford said that it could be.
Mr. Brown asked if the plan chosen specifies exactly what the software will provide. He asked if the Board would be
notified if the scope of that were to change. Ms. Osborne said that nothing would change without the authorization for a new
contract. Mr. Brown asked if Ms. Osborne would have to come back to committee for permission to make that change.
Mr. Brown said that he hopes the committee and the Board realizes the awesome responsibility this agreement
involves. He said that he would like to amend this resolution to have the Supervisory Staff titles included in the resolution with a
statement that those are the only personnel eligible to authorize the Accurint searches.
Chairman Wilcox asked if there was a policy in place regarding the use of this software. Ms. Osborne said that there
was a quality assurance plan and a policy. Mr. Wilcox asked if Mr. Brown would be satisfied if the Policy were attached to the
resolution. Mr. Iannello said that he would like to see that amendment.
Mr. Jeffrey asked if the proposal stated Supervisory approval for use of the software or Supervisory use period. Ms.
Osborne said that the most recent proposal stipulates that only those five Supervisors would be performing the search requests.
Mr. Kreiner said he was glad that the policy would be attached to the resolution. He stated that he won’t feel
comfortable voting on the resolution until he has a chance to read and digest the policy. Mr. Kreiner said he still believes this is a
huge liability for the county. He said he is not convinced that the other tools at our disposal through the state or our own tools
(that we already use) are not adequate enough. Mr. Kreiner said he tends to make data based decisions and he hasn’t seen how
this will improve our situation. He said that he hopes that the policy includes disciplinary actions to be taken against anyone not
following policy. Mr. Kreiner also stated that he hopes that this has been run by the Director of Personnel so that there aren’t
issues with the bargaining units.
Mr. Flanagan asked who trimmed the policy down. Ms. Osborne said that it was DSS that revised the proposal for use.
Mr. Flanagan said he is still concerned with the selective use of the tool. Ms. Osborne explained the wording that was chosen is
such that the research software will be used when “reasonable cause” is determined. Ms. Osborne said it would also be used for
the betterment of an individual; to find missing parents of children in Foster Care for example. She also said that it will be used
to find relatives for foster care children as the state wants them to look at kinship placements first.
Mr. Flanagan said he doesn’t have a problem with that. He asked if you can search by particular criteria. Ms. Osborn
said yes they can. She also explained that the Supervisors may perform several different types of searches because any one of
them may lead to finding an absent parent. Mr Flanagan said he is just uncomfortable with the selective use of anything. He
asked why we wouldn’t use it on everyone.
Mr. Brown discussed the selection process. He said the important thing is who is making the call to use this tool and
how they are going to use it. Mr. Brown said that if there is a policy in place and everyone realizes the awesome responsibility
involved he feels we can go forward.
Mr. Brown moved to amend Resolution #138-13 to include a policy statement that the Personnel/Human Resource
Department has agreed upon. He also moved to amend the Resolution to include the statement that if there is a change in the
scope of searches to be performed that the issue must come back to Committee/Board for approval.
Mr. Iannello seconded the motion for amendment as above.
Mr. Wansor asked Ms. Osborne to provide clarification of how this software will help us more than our present tools.
Ms. Osborne said a lot of what we use right now is only good for areas within New York State. She said that Lexis Nexis will
give us the whole country as far as real estate transfers and employment. Ms. Osborne said the investigations/searches will also
be performed much more quickly than at present. She said it will be far more efficient and more encompassing.
Mr. Khoury said that he is very concerned with the reasonable cause standard. He said that it seems much vaguer and is
basically a wobbly approach. He said when you have a Standard Operating Procedure you check everyone and then you aren’t
accused of discrimination. Mr. Khoury said it may create an atmosphere of not wanting to use the program at all because it is a
subjective mechanism. He asked why we wouldn’t create a baseline where everyone is checked. Ms. Osborne said that she
literally doesn’t have the staff to check every person that comes in to apply or recertify. She said even if only took five minutes a
month per case that would be 15,000 or 17,000 cases per month that would have to be checked.
Mr. Khoury asked how many new cases are processed in a month. Ms Osborne said there were 631 new applications in
June of 2013. She said that they reopened 88 cases and performed changes on 2,437 cases. Ms. Osborne said that 894 cases
were also recertified during the month of June 2013.
Mr. Khoury confirmed that that we are performing a background check anyway. Ms. Osborn said we are performing a
very minimal background check unless a red flag comes up where the information provided does not make sense.
Mr. Gordon said reasonable cause is a legal standard that justifies an action if a reasonable person would justify taking
that action. Mr. Gordon explained that the supervisor makes that determination. He said the reason it works is because it is
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documented. He said the biggest risk with this software is personal unjustified use. Mr. Gordon said that the requirement for
documentation prevents that type of use. He discussed the time required to sift through the information received on every single
applicant.
Mr. Heisler stated that we have spent more time protecting the rights of people asking for taxpayer assistance than is
necessary. He said he expects investigation into a person’s eligibility if they are asking for taxpayer provided assistance.
Ms. Osborne said every applicant provides signed consent for investigation into the information they have provided.
Mr. Flanagan said he doesn’t think the issue is as Mr. Heisler sees it. He said that when you are collecting information
and you are going to use a search tool or enforcement tool then it should be evenly applied to all. Mr. Flanagan said he is
uncomfortable as he doesn’t see the policy in front of him at this time.
Mr. Wilcox asked if everyone understood the amendment and put the amendment to a vote. The amendment carried
with Mr. Khoury, Mr. Flanagan and Mr. Kreiner opposed.
Mr. Kreiner made a motion to table the amended Resolution #138-13 so that he may have time to review the policy.
Mr. Flanagan seconded the motion to table the Resolution.
Results of a Roll Call vote on tabling the motion were: Yes - 1280, No - 447, Absent – 0
Carried.
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RESOLUTION #139-13P
APPROVING LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION, INC. AND CHENANGO COUNTY (2010 – 2015)
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff’s Employees Association, Inc. and Chenango County officials have, through
negotiations, arrived at an agreement covering working conditions, wages and benefits for the County employees represented by
the Chenango County Sheriff’s Employees Association, Inc.,
RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors does hereby approve and ratify an agreement between the Chenango
County Sheriff’s Employees Association, Inc and the County of Chenango for the period of January 1, 2010 through December
31, 2015, under the terms and conditions as outlined by County officials, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be authorized to sign a labor contract for and on behalf of the County of
Chenango, and be it further
transfer the funds needed to cover the provisions of the above referenced labor agreement.
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RESOLUTION #140-13P
LOGUIDICE, P.C. ENGINEERS FOR CHENANGO COUNTY
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE –
WHEREAS, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation solid waste management permit conditions
require regular updates to the Chenango County Solid Waste Management Plan, and
WHEREAS, Barton & Loguidice, P.C., of Syracuse, New York, has the expertise necessary to complete the required
plans,
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Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign an engineering consultant services agreement with Barton & Loguidice, P.C., of
Syracuse, New York, for required updates to the Chenango County Solid Waste Management Plan at a total cost not to exceed
RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from existing waste management appropriations.
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RESOLUTION #141-13P
DECLARING 1987 EAGLE AIR COMPRESSOR SURPLUS AND
AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER TO THE GREENE FIRE
DEPARTMENT – FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
WHEREAS, there is a 1987 Eagle Air Compressor at the Fire Training Center used for filling air bottles which is no
longer needed for county use, since a new unit will be delivered in the near future, and
WHEREAS, the Greene Fire Department currently has a compressor that is no longer working, and in consultation with
the Fire Coordinator, feel this compressor would be best suited to be donated to the Greene Fire Department to replace their
current compressor, and
WHEREAS, the Greene Fire Department desires said compressor, and requests its transfer to the Fire Department,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby declares the 1987 Eagle Air Compressor at the
Fire Training Center surplus, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the ownership of said compressor shall be transferred to the Greene Fire Department.
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RESOLUTION #142-13P
DECLARING VEHICLES SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING
APPROPRIATION OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF SAME –
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, certain Sheriff’s Office vehicles are no longer needed for county use, to wit:
2011 Chevy Impala
VIN # 261WD5EM2B1261461
110,210 miles
2009 Chevy Impala
VIN # 2G1WS57M591296962
107,588 miles
2008 Chevy Impala
VIN # 2G1WS553481270216
102,924 miles
1985 Ford Box Truck
VIN # 1FDJE37L2FHB46199
190,349 miles
2004 Chevy Blazer
VIN # 1GNDT13X04K163515
81,455 miles
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby declares said vehicles surplus, and directs that
said vehicles be sold by competitive bid, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, upon completion of said sale, the Sheriff shall report net proceeds to the Chenango County
Treasurer, and the Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make an appropriation of funds, in the amount of net proceeds, from
Revenue Account #A2665 – Sales of Equipment, to Appropriation Account #A3110.21 - Equipment.
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RESOLUTION #143-13P
LEXIS ADVANCE LEGAL RESEARCH SUBSCRIPTION –
COUNTY ATTORNEY AND VARIOUS OTHER
DEPARTMENTS
WHEREAS, various county departments, including County Attorney, District Attorney, Public Defender, Clerk of the
Board, and Social Services have utilized legal research services, traditionally via printed books, but in recent history via on-line
subscriptions, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Attorney has solicited a proposal from Lexis Nexis, Division of Reed Elsevier, Inc.,
for a package of subscriptions for all county departments, at a cost less than the separate subscriptions, with more content and
features,
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a five (5) year Agreement with Lexis Nexis for Lexis
Advance subscriptions, at the total cost of $820 per month, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said agreement shall be made from appropriations in the County Attorney and Social
Services budgets.
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RESOLUTION #144-13P
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL STATE
AID FUNDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE EXPENSES – PUBLIC
DEFENDER’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolutions #128-12P and #269-12P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized
application and acceptance of supplemental state aid funds in an amount totaling $89,154.00 for indigent defense purposes over a
three (3) year period ($29,718.00 per year), and
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango has received notification from the New York State Office of Indigent Legal
Services of the availability of an additional $89,154.00 in state aid for indigent defense purposes over a three (3) year period
($29,718.00 per year), and
WHEREAS, when coupled with State Aid for Assigned Counsel, said supplemental distributions are intended to restore
counties and New York City to the levels of aid received March 2010, and establishes a firm three (3) year expected revenue for a
portion of that aid, and
WHEREAS, while the Request for Proposals is non-competitive, it is necessary that certain applications and assurances
be submitted relative to said RFP,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors and the Chenango County Public
Defender be and hereby are authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, any and all applications necessary to secure
grant funding for the County of Chenango from the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services for indigent defense
purposes over a three (3) year period totaling $89,154.00.
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RESOLUTION # 145-13
BILLS AND CLAIMS
Mr. Schlag offered the following and moved its adoption:
June, 2013, against Chenango County in the amount of $2,652,632.94.
and be it further
GENERAL:
Bills & Claims
Certified Payroll
Sheriff Payroll
& Disbursements
HIGHWAY:
WELFARE:
Day Care
Administration
Preston Manor
Medical
ADC
Foster Care
J.D. Care
Home Relief
HEAP
Burials
EEA
TOTALS
$1,364,343.07
$732.60
$25,352.76
$704,982.01
$383,538.42
$309,415.10
$1,904.04
$2,790,268.00
$92,020.97
$169,023.61
$224,110.31
$149,048.65
$28,590.64
$52,823.72
$148,734.11
$18,241.54
$38,173.49
$104,961.34
$186,208.63
$179,945.97
$131.02
$0.00
$71,638.56
$0.00
$0.00
$1,544.00
$662,794.18
$802,402.38
$2,652,632.94 $1,602,831.62
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR June, 2013
$4,255,464.56
$28,052,548.41
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Mr. Brown moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:22 am. Mr. Flanagan seconded the motion. Carried.
Chairman Wilcox adjourned to the regular monthly meeting to be held Monday, August 12th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013
The Clerk called the roll with all members present except Supervisor Grace and Supervisor Jeffrey.
Supervisor Iannello offered the invocation.
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SPEAKERS
Stephen Acquario, Executive Director – NYSAC
Kevin Crawford, NYMIR
Mr. Wilcox introduced Stephen Acquario, Executive Director of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), and a
contingency from the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR).
Mr. Acquario introduced himself and said that he would be introducing Kevin Crawford of NYMIR. Mr. Acquario stated that
about ten years ago Chenango County made the decision to join NYMIR. He said that the program has grown to be the largest in the
State of New York. Mr. Acquario stated that US Flags in celebration of NYMIR’s 20 year anniversary and reimbursement checks were
being presented to the Supervisors today. He said that he would also like to present a check to Chairman Wilcox in the amount of
$8,818.00 on behalf of Chenango County. Mr. Acquario explained that a municipality is required to make a capital investment upon
becoming a member of NYMIR. He said that today’s check is the fourth installment being paid to the county; NYMIR has given the
capital investment back and today’s check represents the interest.
Mr. Acquario introduced Kevin Crawford, Executive Director of NYMIR. Mr. Crawford thanked everyone for their continued
support and cooperation. He said that a program like NYMIR only works when the members stick together. Mr. Crawford stated that he
is very proud of the 20 year anniversary that NYMIR is celebrating. He explained that they sourced the US flags presented to each
Supervisor through the Veteran’s Association. Mr. Crawford told the Board that government entities are their only clients. He said this
focus allows them to do a better job finding available markets and better pricing. Mr. Crawford introduced Brian Custer of Wright Risk
Management, the company providing program management services for NYMIR.
Mr. Crawford said that NYMIR is a very secure program financially. He reported that while Tropical Storms Lee and Sandy
were both ten million dollar claims for their company, due to the company’s financial stability they are still able to provide a 3.4%
reduction in rates for next year. Mr. Crawford mentioned that this will be the sixth straight year of reduced pricing for municipalities.
He said that he is very excited about NYMIR’s next 20 years. Mr. Crawford stated that 44 new municipalities have been added to the
reciprocal bringing the total to 744; the largest in New York State. Mr. Crawford thanked the Board for its participation and support.
Mr. Acquario asked if there were any questions that he could answer. He said that NYSAC will keep fighting the state’s
unfunded mandates on behalf of the counties.
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Elizabeth Monaco, United Way Executive Director – Program Updates
Mr. Wilcox introduced Elizabeth Monaco, Executive Director of the United Way. Ms. Monaco greeted the Board and
explained that it is her intention to come back to the Board more frequently this year to provide updates on the programs undertaken by
the United Way.
Ms. Monaco said that she wanted to refresh the Board’s memory regarding last year’s Fall Campaign. She reported that last
year their goal was $444,000 and that they had surpassed that goal by $875.00. Ms. Monaco said that represented an increase for the
third year in a row. She said that she is hoping that means increased participation in our community. Ms. Monaco reported that
$330,000 was given back to the community.
Ms. Monaco stated that this year’s goal will be $456,000. She said that requests for over $600,000 worth of assistance are
expected from local agencies.
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Emergency Food:
Ms. Monaco said that she remains very concerned about the ongoing hunger issue. She reminded the Board that the United
Way lost their FEMA dollars last year and that they had been very concerned about the impact this would have on the local soup
kitchens. Ms. Monaco said that everyone has spread the word and rallied community support to offset this loss. She provided a
spreadsheet listing how those funds were allocated to the local communities.
Ms. Monaco stated that her concern for 2014 continues. She said that our community is still ineligible for federal dollars due to
our poverty standards and unemployment rates. Ms. Monaco said they will again be soliciting the community through their fall fund
raising campaign. She said that she is hearing there is about a 30% increase in need.
Youth Philanthropy Project:
Ms. Monaco informed the Board that the United Way had just completed their 5th year of Youth Philanthropy in the Norwich
High School District. She said the students were given $10,000 for a project. Ms. Monaco said they talked about the community and
sent the students out to do site visits. She said that the students themselves chose where to go. Ms. Monaco said the NHS students
provided $4,250 to Catholic Charities, $1,200 to Hospice and $4,550.00 to the Chenango County Council of the Arts.
Ms. Monaco stated that her long term goal is to have all of the school districts involved in Youth Philanthropy. She said that
they would like to expand to the Sherburne-Earlville District in 2014 and that they have been encouraged to apply for a grant to put
together a county wide Youth Philanthropy Council for 2015.
Day of Caring:
Ms. Monaco discussed the upcoming “Day of Caring” scheduled for September 28, 2013. She said there are only four projects
scheduled so far and asked that the Board take the educational Project Fact Sheets back to their communities and encourage people to
participate. Ms. Monaco said that they would like to have over 170 people involved in the Day of Caring and that they need more
projects in order to do this. She stated that the deadline is this coming Friday, August 16, 2013.
211 System:
Ms. Monaco reported that she had recently discussed the rollout of the new 211 System with the Health and Human Services
Committee. She said that 90% of the country is already covered by this system and that we are one of the last communities to become
involved. Ms. Monaco explained that the 211 system covers non-emergency referrals and takes a load off of the 911 system. She said
that the 211 system had worked wonderfully in Broome County during the recent flooding events. Ms. Monaco said that the rollout is
scheduled for September and will coincide with the annual United Way Campaign.
Ms. Monaco thanked the Board for their ongoing support and said that it is her intention to visit more frequently to provide
updates regarding the United Way and its various programs.
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Regular Monthly Meeting – July 8, 2013
Supervisor Kreiner moved, seconded by Supervisor Outwater, to approve the minutes of the above monthly meeting of the
Board. Carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Kreiner, to receive and file all of the Communications. Carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance
08-01-13
07-30-13
Personnel
07-31-13
Public Works
Safety & Rules
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07-09-13
07-18-13
07-17-13
Mr. Mastro moved, seconded by Mr. Iannello, to receive and file all of the committee reports. Carried.
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REQUESTS
Out of State Travel Request:
Isaiah Sutton, Director of Environmental Health Services
Pennsylvania Gas Field Tour – Montrose, PA
August 20, 2013
Supervisor McNeil moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to approve the out of state travel request for Mr. Isaiah Sutton.
Carried.
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APPOINTMENTS
Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board, City of Norwich Representative (Indefinite Term)
Todd Dryer
Deferred Compensation Committee: (Indefinite Terms)
Jerry Kreiner (Personnel)
Bill Craine (Treasurer)
Wayne Outwater (Finance)
Tammy Powrie (Personnel)
Susan Seneck (CSEA)
Dustin Smietana (LEA)
Chris Golliver (SEA)
Susan Zeidner (NYSNA)
Alan Gordon (County Attorney)
Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Iannello, to approve the appointments. Carried.
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RESOLUTIONS
PREFERRED AGENDA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Sale of County Owned Lands in the Towns of Greene and New Berlin- Delinquent Tax Services
Award of Bid From Milton CAT for the Purchase of Caterpillar Landfill Compactor – Department of Public Works – Waste
Management
Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Chenango, increasing taxes on sales and uses of tangible personal property
and of certain services, and on occupancy of hotel rooms, and on amusement charges pursuant to Article 29 of the Tax Law of the
State of New York
Authorizing Additional Appropriations Due to Flood Damage of 2011 – Department of Public Works – Highway
Authorizing Additional Appropriations Due to Flood Damage of 2013 – Department of Public Works – Highway
Authorizing Appropriation of Funds for the Purchase of Laptop Computer – Probation Office
Declaring Vehicles Surplus – Community Mental Hygiene Services
Authorizing Expenditure of Funds From Capital Project Account #H6410.40 – Infrastructure, Promotion And Business
Development – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County – Grazing Program and Grazing Specialist Position
Authorizing Lease Agreement with Plane Leather Repair, Inc. for Hangar Space at Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport
Authorizing the Donation of Sick Leave Time to Douglas Schult, Corrections Lieutenant in the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office
Authorizing Extension of an Agreement with Upstate Shredding, LLC of Owego, New York for Scrap Metal and White Goods –
Department of Public Works
Declaring Public Works Equipment Surplus, Authorizing an Agreement to Facilitate Its Sale, and Authorizing Appropriation of
Proceeds from Sale of Same – Department of Public Works
Authorizing an Agreement with Rid-O-Vit of Syracuse, New York for the Continuous Removal of Unsorted Scrap Tires with or
without Rims and Lead Weights – Department of Public Works/ Waste Management
Authorizing the Chairman of the Board to Sign an Application for the Renewal of Certification Course Sponsorship – Fire &
Emergency Management Services
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15. Changing 2012 & 2013 Tax Rolls Pertaining to Correction of Errors for Various Towns - Real Property Tax Services Department
16. Changing 2011 Tax Roll Pertaining to Court Order for the Town of New Berlin- Real Property Tax Services Department
17. Authorizing Application for a New York State Division of Homes & Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant –
Community Workshop, Inc./ Chenango County ARC
Mr. Brown requested that Resolution #9 and #12 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
Mr. Kreiner requested that Resolution #8 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mr. Seneck, to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions.
Absent: Supervisor Grace
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RESOLUTION #146-13
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A NEW YORK STATE DIVISION
OF HOMES & COMMUNITY RENEWAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT – COMMUNITY WORKSHOP, INC./
CHENANGO COUNTY ARC
WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act, as first passed by Congress in 1974 and subsequently amended by
the National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA) of 1990, provides for a program of Community Development Block Grants, and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant application requires certain certifications to be submitted as part of the
documents,
1. That the Chairman of the Board be and is hereby authorized to submit a Community Development Block Grant application
to the New York State Division of Homes & Community Renewal related to Community Workshop, Inc./ Chenango
County ARC, and to act as the authorized representative of the County of Chenango, and to provide such technical
information as may be requested, and
2. That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the
County of Chenango, any such certifications and/or grant agreements as may be required to accept and implement the
proposed grant and project.
and be it further
RESOLVED, That at such appropriate time, notices for a future public hearing, as may be required, are authorized to be
published in accordance with law.
Seconded by Mr. Schlag and duly adopted.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #146-13, Mr. Flanagan asked for an update on previous block grants having our
involvement. Ms. Jones said we have block grants with Opportunities for Chenango. She said there are two left to finish up, that
Chobani and Raymond Corporation are still open. Ms. Jones said that monies have been disbursed for those two. She said that this is the
only application that has come through her office and that the application process is a little different now. Mr. Flanagan said this is not
Opportunities for Chenango. Ms. Jones said it is for CWS. She told the Board that she has been working with Barry Cummings
regarding rehabilitation for their residential units which include three group homes and five supportive apartments. Mr. Outwater asked
how much money this involves. Ms. Jones said $266,214. She said CWS has been trying for a couple of years to get the money to do the
required work. Ms. Jones said they have obtained a match through two different banks. Mr. Flanagan asked what the total spending
would be if this goes through. Ms. Jones said over $500,000.
Barry Cummings, Director of ARC Community Development, said they have been trying to find revenue since the state
stopped providing capital improvement funds two years ago. He explained that they wanted to fix up the properties and had applied to
Federal Home Loan Bank which provided a $270,000 grant and NBT which provided $9,900. Mr. Cummings explained that this process
is a whole different ball game as it is all completed online and there is very little dialogue with the state. He said it has to be right the day
you go in to enter the information. Mr. Cummings said he is here asking for the Board’s consent to apply for $266,000.
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Mr. Jeffrey asked how much is earmarked for the City of Norwich. Mr. Cummings said it is hard to come up with that amount
as the properties in consideration are located in various places including South Washington Avenue in Oxford, East River Road, North
Broad Street in Norwich, Clinton Street Apartments and a mixed use building on Midland Ave. He also stated that there is about $9,000
worth of architectural fees included in that number. Mr. Cummings said the total project cost is $544,000.
Chairman Wilcox said it is important to remember that Chenango County is simply a conduit for this money.
Mr. Flanagan asked Mr. Cummings if they were subject to prevailing wage provisions. Mr. Cummings said no.
Mr. McNeil asked if this was for new homes or existing homes. Mr. Cummings said it will be used just for existing residential
facilities. Mr. Flanagan asked Ms. Jones how much work would be involved for the Planning Department. Ms. Jones said there will be
flow through of contracts, sub agreements and some paperwork for money draws but that it is difficult to guess the exact amount of
additional work this will create. Mr. Flanagan asked if there will be any administrative fees involved. Ms. Jones said yes.
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RESOLUTION #147-13
CHANGING 2012 & 2013 TAX ROLLS PERTAINING TO CORRECTION
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Correction of Errors have been filed for the 2012 & 2013 tax roll,
Town/Assessed To
Oxford/Kennedy, Elizabeth
YR.
2012
Parcel ID#
183.08-1-52
Reason
Removed Bldg
Destroyed by fire
Adjustment
$ 755.70
DR. $ 230.34
A342
DR. $ 105.88
A430
DR. $ 419.48
A440 (Oxford School)
CR. $ 755.70
A320
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Oxford/Kennedy, Elizabeth 2013 183.08-1-52
Removed Bldg
$ 765.10
Destroyed by fire
DR. $ 233.40
A342
DR. $ 106.75
A430
DR. $ 424.95
A440 (Oxford School)
CR. $ 765.10
A320
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Otselic/County of Chenango 2013 12.-1-23
Removed Bldg
$ 378.67
That was not there
DR. $ 113.95
A342
DR. $ 73.95
A430
DR. $ 190.77
A440 (Otselic Valley School)
CR. $ 378.67
A320
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RESOLUTION #148-13
CHANGING 2011 TAX ROLL PERTAINING TO COURT ORDER FOR
THE TOWN OF NEW BERLIN- REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, A Supreme Court or Small Claims Order has been filed for multiple years tax roll,
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directed to correct the following parcel and charge accounts as listed below plus any unaccrued interest.
Town/Assessed To
New Berlin/American Tower
Dr:
Dr:
Cr.
YR.
2011
Parcel #
112.-1-18
Reason
Reduced Assessment
as per Court Order
Amount
$ 1,278.97
$ 721.33 A342
$ 557.64 A430
$ 1,278.97 A200 REFUND
PAY TO:
PATRICK J. RAYMOND
66 HAWLEY STREET
PO BOX 607 WVS
BINGHAMTON, NY 13905
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RESOLUTION #149-13P
SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LANDS IN THE TOWNS OF GREENE
AND NEW BERLIN- DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES
RESOLVED, That the Chairman and the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors are hereby authorized to execute, acknowledge,
enseal and deliver conveying the following lands acquired by the County under deed recorded in the Chenango County Clerk’s Office
under authority of and pursuant to a Judgment of Hon. Kevin M. Dowd, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County
of Chenango for 2009 and prior years taxes, the full details of which are on file with said Clerk as part of the minutes of this meeting of
the Board, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the conveyance of said deed shall be issued subject to the rules for said sale, as per Board of Supervisors
Resolution # 70-13P:
ITEM #
15
ITEM #
37
PARCEL
237.17-1-60
PARCEL
75.11-1-26
VILLAGE OF GREENE
NAME
BRANDON M. PINNEY &
DANIELLE L. FERGUSON
TOWN OF NEW BERLIN
NAME
ARTHUR E. BOICE
Seconded by Mr. Brown.
Results of a Roll Call vote were: Yes – 1693, No-0, Absent-34
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RESOLUTION #150-13P
RESOLUTION
of the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Chenango,
increasing taxes on sales and uses of tangible personal
property and of certain services, and on occupancy of
hotel rooms, and on amusement charges pursuant
to Article 29 of the Tax Law of the State of New York
BID
$50.00
BID
$55.00
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Be it enacted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Chenango, as follows:
SECTION l. Section 4-A of Resolution No. 211-68, as enacted in nineteen hundred sixty-eight, as amended, is
amended to read as follows:
SECTION 4-A- Imposition of additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes.
Pursuant to the authority of section 1210 of the Tax Law, in addition to the sales and compensating use taxes imposed
by sections 2 and 4 of this resolution, there is hereby imposed and shall be paid an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating
use taxes, for the period beginning September 1, 2002, and ending November 30, 2015. Such additional taxes shall be identical to the
taxes imposed by such sections 2 and 4, and shall be administered and collected in the same manner as such taxes. All of the provisions
of this resolution relating to or applicable to the administration and collection of the taxes imposed by such sections 2 and 4 shall apply to
the additional taxes imposed by this section, including the applicable transitional provisions, limitations, special provisions, exemptions,
exclusions, refunds and credits as are set forth in this resolution, with the same force and effect as if those provisions had been
incorporated in full into this section and had expressly referred to the additional taxes imposed by this section.
SECTION 2. Paragraph (B) of subdivision (1) of section 11 of Resolution No. 211-68, as enacted in nineteen hundred
sixty-eight, as amended, is amended to read as follows:
(B) With respect to the additional tax of one percent imposed for the period beginning September 1, 2002, and ending
November 30, 2015, in respect to the use of property used by the purchaser in this County prior to September 1, 2002.
SECTION 3. Subdivision (c) of section 14 of Resolution No 211-68, as enacted in nineteen hundred sixty-eight, as
amended, is amended to read as follows:
(c) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law or of this resolution, all net collections received by the County
from the additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes imposed by section 4-A of this resolution for the period
beginning December 1, 2003, and ending November 30, 2015, shall be used, in the first instance, to pay the cost of constructing and
repaying any debts incurred in the construction of the Chenango County public safety building project, and any operational costs related
to the Chenango County public safety building. Any and all revenue derived from such additional one percent tax, after the construction
and debt financing costs of the Chenango County public safety building project annex and any operational costs related to the Chenango
County public safety building are paid, shall be deposited by the County in a capital reserves fund. Disbursements from such capital
reserves fund shall solely be made for the purposes of capital projects and repaying any debts incurred for such capital projects in the
County.
SECTION 4. This enactment shall take effect on December 1, 2013.
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RESOLUTION #151-13P
AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS DUE TO FLOOD
DAMAGE OF 2011 – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, heavy rainfall on April 28, 2011 and September 7 and 8, 2011 caused extensive flooding and resulted in
widespread damage to roadways and related infrastructure, and
WHEREAS, by prior resolutions, additional appropriations have been made for repair of year 2011 flood damage totaling
$4,667,000.00, and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that additional appropriations are still required for the 2013 construction season for repair of 2011
flood damage, totaling $250,000.00,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to credit the following Revenue Accounts, in
the amount set opposite to each:
Account #
Title
Amount
D4960
Federal Aid/FEMA
$ 187,500.00
D3960
State Aid/SEMO
$ 31,250.00
Total: $ 218,750.00
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $218,750.00, be made from said Revenue Accounts, to the
following Appropriation Accounts, in the amounts set opposite to each:
Appropriation
Account #
Title
Amount
D5110.45
Materials – Storm Recovery Expense
$ 100,000.00
D5110.56
Machinery Rental – Storm Recovery Expense
$ 118,750.00
Total: $ 218,750.00
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RESOLVED, That, additionally, a minimum of $31,250.00 is available within existing appropriations for Labor/ Personnel for
said repair work, and to be used as an offset to required local - share participation, and be it further
RESOLVED, That at such appropriate time, a report of flood damage remediation expenditures shall be made to this Board.
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RESOLUTION #152-13P
AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS DUE TO FLOOD
DAMAGE OF 2013 – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, heavy rainfall during the weeks following June 28, 2013 caused flooding and resulted in damage to roadways and
related infrastructure, and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated Chenango County will seek reimbursement for flood damage remediation from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 75% of eligible expenses, as well as State Aid reimbursement from the State Emergency
Management Office for up to 12.5%, and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that additional project appropriations are required for the 2013 construction season, totaling
$360,000.00,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to credit the following Revenue Accounts, in
the amount set opposite to each:
Account #
D4960.13
D3960.13
Title
Federal Aid/FEMA
State Aid/SEMO
Total:
Amount
$ 270,000.00
$ 45,000.00
$ 315,000.00
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $315,000.00, be made from said Revenue Accounts, to the
following Appropriation Accounts, in the amounts set opposite to each:
Appropriation
Account #
D5110.4513
D5110.5613
Title
Materials – 2013 Storm Recovery
Machinery Rental – 2013 Storm Recovery
Total:
Amount
$ 150,000.00
$ 165,000.00
$ 315,000.00
RESOLVED, That, additionally, a transfer of funds, in the amount of $45,000.00, be made from Appropriation Account #
D5110.11 – Labor – Road Maintenance, to Appropriation Account # D5110.1113 – Labor – 2013 Storm Recovery, representing the
required local - share participation, and be it further
RESOLVED, That at such appropriate time, a report of flood damage remediation expenditures shall be made to this Board.
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RESOLUTION #153-13P
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF LAPTOP COMPUTER – PROBATION OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Probation Director recommends a portion of the Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Reserve, be utilized for
the purchase of a laptop computer,
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RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the total amount of $594.00, be made from Account #A511 – Appropriated
Reserve – ATI Reserve, to Appropriation Account #A3140.21 - Other Equipment, in order to provide the funds necessary for the
purchase of a laptop computer.
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RESOLUTION #154-13
ACCURINT SOFTWARE – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Department of Social Services routinely is required to evaluate the assets and liabilities of
clients, in order to determine program eligibility, and
RESOLVED, That, the Chairman of this Board of Supervisors, upon the approval of the County Attorney, be and hereby is
authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Lexis Nexis for the Accurint software product, at the cost of
$110 per month per license, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said agreement shall be made from Appropriation Account #A6010.44 – Other Expense, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That no changes to the terms or scope of utilization of the following Annual Accurint Agreement, Policies and
Procedures, or Quality Assurance Plan for Accurint shall be made without the approval of the Standing Committee on Health & Human
Services, and the Chenango County Board of Supervisors.
Annual Accurint Agreement
By signing this agreement, I _____________________________________ hereby agree that:
I will abide by all laws, rules, and agreements applicable to security, privacy, confidentiality and proper use of data;
I am aware that this system and all data accessed through it are confidential. Access it limited to authorized employees and
only for authorized business purposes. All access is logged and monitored.
Inquiry into the Accurint System for other than business purposes is strictly forbidden and is a violation of both State and
Federal Law and is subject to criminal prosecution.
All information provided by the Accurint system is legally confidential information and inappropriate and/or unauthorized use
or disclosure of this information may result in administrative, civil, and/or criminal penalties in addition to disciplinary action
up to and including termination.
I acknowledge:
1. I have received the User Desk Guide
2. I have been given a copy of the policy and procedures
3. I have read and been given a copy of how to log ALL inquiries
4. I have read and understand this Security Agreement
User Signature ____________________________________________________ Date _________________________________
Unit Supervisor will sign and date after the user has had appropriate training.
Supervisor Signature _______________________________________________ Date _________________________________
System Admin/Coordinator Signature _________________________________________ Date _________________________
Security/Auditor Signature _________________________________________________ Date _________________________
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Accurint Policy & Procedures
System Administrator ~ OFT Coordinator
(Back-up ~ Deputy Commissioner for IM Programs)
Responsibilities Include:
o Main Contact Person
o Coordinate all Accurint questions.
o Liaison between the Local District and Lexus Nexus
o Requesting Access/Granting Entitlement to Accurint Application
o Revoking Entitlement to Accurint Application
o Being Familiar with Local District Procedures for Security and Auditing
Security/Audit Person ~ Sr. Data Entry Operator, OFT
(Back-up ~ Program Aide, OFT)
Responsibilities Include:
o
o
o
o
o
o
Track, Log and Reconcile all Accurint queries.
Validate Reason and Business purpose of Inquiry
Finalize Report Process
Maintain Documents/Files for 3 years 1 month
Identify and Document any non legitimate Accurint queries
Review process and results with System Administrator and Local Commissioner for disciplinary action.
Accurint Report Resolution Process
1. Receive and review Accurint discrepancy reports
2. Analyze the reports and determine any discrepancies
3. Discuss the violations with the System Administrator
4. Present any infractions to the Commissioner for determination of disciplinary action.
Deputies’ and Commissioner’s Responsibilities:
1. Register all new Accurint users with System Administrator
2. Register all employees terminations and or promotions with System Administrator immediately
Users’ Responsibilities:
1. Abide by all laws and rules per your signed security agreements.
2. Access Accurint for legitimate business purposes, that is, for purposes related to the proper administration
of DSS programs.
3. Be aware that all information provided by the Accurint system is legally confidential information and
inappropriate and/or unauthorized use or redisclosure of this information may result in administrative, civil,
and/or criminal penalties
Disciplinary Actions:
o Report any infractions to Commissioner and System Administrator for appropriate disciplinary action.
o This should be an Admin Function once report is made.
Quality Assurance Plan for Accurint
Local DSS Accurint Contacts:
System Admin – OFT Coordinator 337-1542
Admin back up – Deputy Commissioner for IM Programs 337-1899
Security Auditor – Sr. Data Entry Operator, OFT 337-1544
Back-up Security Auditor – Program Aide, OFT 337-1541
The System Admin, Auditor and Back up will not have Entitlements to the Accurint system.
All are to be familiar with the Quality Assurance Plan
License to be issued to the following:
1 – Supervising Support Investigator
1 – Fraud Supervisor
1 – Child Protective Services Supervisor
1 – Foster Care Supervisor
1 – Accounting Supervisor
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System Admin/Admin back up Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate all questions for Accurint
 Liaison between Local, State & Lexus Nexus staff
2. Grant or revoke access regarding staff
 Register all new users for Accurint
 Register all terminations with Accurint IMMEDIATELY before close of day
3. Maintain an Audit trail for all system change requests
 Maintain an up-to date list of employees with Accurint user entitlements
 Do a yearly update of users with Commissioner to see if access is still needed
Supervisor responsibilities before access is granted
o Make sure proper training has been given to individual on how to use Accurint properly (before requesting
access)
o Including the user’s responsibility for proper use and misuse of protected information and the consequences
o Ensure individual understands the importance of Security and Usage of Accurint and making sure they
have a locked draw to store Accurint information in when not in use
o Have Agreement Sign by all parties involved
o Security Access Request Form to be filled out by User, Trainee and Supervisor
Steps taken to request entitlement
a. Qualifications for each entitlement application must be for one of these programs
o Fraud
o Collections
o Child Support
o Burials
o Child Protective
o Adult Protective
o Foster Care/Adoption
o Homeless requesting emergency housing
o Signed form is then given to System Admin for processing
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Once complete System Admin is to Sign and date same form and return to the Auditor who
will then put in the file. (files kept in Locked Room in the Admin Building)
o The same process will occur when a user is to be Terminated, Usage Permanently Revoked or Changes by
the close of business day
o The System Admin must immediately take steps to Revoke a User Permanently and Ensure Entitlements
are not re-granted if requested by Auditor the close of business day…(form to be filled out as well and kept
in file)
Security Auditor/Backup Contact Person Responsibilities
 Each new User will receive a folder (when training has been completed) containing the following (this
folder is where you will keep your logs and screen prints from Accurint…THIS NEEDS TO BE
LOCKED UP EVERY NIGHT BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR DESK)
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Policy & Procedures
Inquiry Log
Desk Aid
Accurint Fact Sheet
Terms Commonly Used with Accurint
Frequently asked questions
Appendices
Accurint Guide for TA & FS workers
How to Manual
What to do with Screen Prints
Quality Assurance Plan
User’s Responsibility & Consequences if Misuse/Violation of information is performed
Accurint Agreement (to be signed by User, Supervisor, Trainer, System Admin and Finally the
Auditor who will then put in locked File
Last working day of each month – is to go to all Accurint users and collect their logs of inquiries and screen-prints. These will
be put in a labeled folder for future use and locked up.
Reports – review each entry on the report…
NOTE If there is an inquiry done outside of business hours, the person making the inquiry will be questioned as to why
this was done during non-working hours. The immediate Supervisor will be present during this discussion and will also be
questioned as to whether or not permission was given for working outside of regular business hours.
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Provide written resolution for each entry on report
a. Must support the purpose of the inquiry & verify it was made for a legitimate business purpose
b. Resolution must also have date, auditors initials and document which program for the inquiry
Determined if an employee has made a Accurint query that was not for a legitimate business action
a. Document this determination (include: the worker’s name, user ID, date and time of inquiry and an explanation
of the inappropriate inquiry)
b. Inform Local District Commissioner for disciplinary action
c. Provide System Admin/Back up a written directive to immediately revoke the employee’s access to Accurint
(when completed will be given back to Security Auditor to be kept in a locked up file
d. These steps must be taken prior to submitting the monthly to the Commissioner
Maintain Activity & Exception Report, Attestation Report & User Inquiry Logs in a secure location for 3 years and 1 month
At the end of the 3 year 1 month holding period, the Security Auditor will personally shred the reports, attestations and user
inquiry logs and printouts.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #154-13, Mr. Jeffrey reminded the Board that the Resolution that had been tabled at last
month’s meeting. Mr. Jeffrey said that he had been told he could not make a motion to bring the Resolution off the table because he had
been opposed to tabling it. He asked for confirmation. County Attorney Alan Gordon said that was his understanding.
Mr. Wansor made the motion to bring Resolution #154-13 off the table.
Mr. Williams seconded the motion.
Carried.
Mr. Woodford provided the Board with a copy of Resolution #154-13 and reminded the Supervisors that there was an
amendment that had been resolved last month. He said the Accurint Policy is now attached to the proposed resolution.
Mr. Blanchard made a motion to approve Resolution #154-13.
Mr. Wansor seconded the motion.
During discussion Mr. Williams asked if this was a multi-year contract. Ms. Osborne said her department will renew the
contract every year. She said if nothing changes it will go directly to the Chairman for renewal.
Mr. Kreiner said that individual names are mentioned within the policy. He said maybe we should just be using a title to
prevent returning to the board for personnel turnover. Mr. Kreiner said that his other concern is that although it is a policy it isn’t a very
robust policy, specifically the disciplinary actions section. He said that the policy just says that a breach will be reported and referred.
Mr. Kreiner said that he thinks if folks will be signing off on this policy, agreeing not to deviate from it, they need to know exactly what
will take place if they do break policy. Ms. Osborne said she agrees with Mr. Kreiner on the name issue as one person has retired
already. She said that in regard to the disciplinary action section the policy was reviewed by the Personnel Department and the Director
felt that the policy was fine because the actual Accurint agreement is signed yearly and includes a section that says “All information
provided by the Accurint system is legally confidential information and inappropriate and/or unauthorized use or disclosure of this
information may result in administrative, civil and/or criminal penalties in addition to disciplinary action up to and including
termination.” Ms. Osborne said that Ms. Kerr felt the Policy and Accurint agreement together were adequate for potential disciplinary
actions.
Mr. Flanagan said he had a general question regarding enforcement of the policy. He asked if there is a program that checks to
see if the employees are complying with the policy. Ms. Osborne said there is a report that comes out monthly which will be reviewed.
Mr. Flanagan asked if this can be done without having to check it by hand. Ms. Osborne said a master list will be received monthly
regarding what information was accessed. She said that an audit will be done every month. He asked if this will be a labor intensive
audit. Ms. Osborne said she doesn’t anticipate that it will be labor intensive. She said the scope is very narrow and the staffing
availability is an issue. Mr. Flanagan said his question is about approved searches versus actual searches. He said he is still a little
uncomfortable about selective searches.
Mr. Heisler asked if the document allows Ms. Osborne to do what she needs to do. She said yes.
Mr. Outwater thanked Ms. Osborne for her work on this. He said that she had created an excellent policy.
Mr. Jeffrey asked if the policy was too restrictive. Ms. Osborne said that the only thing that had been discussed was that the
use of specific employee names might pose a problem.
Mr. McNeil clarified that there will be total number of searches and total number of requests. He said that if those two don’t
agree then there is a problem.
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Mr. Iannello said that using a title alone is sufficient and the employee’s name is not needed. He deferred to the County
Attorney for his position on this. Mr. Gordon said that in his opinion the specific names should be removed and use of the title only
would make more sense.
Mr. Blanchard moved to amend the resolution to remove specific names and leave positions only.
Mr. Outwater seconded the motion for amendment.
Carried.
Mr. Wilcox put the motion to approve Resolution #154-13 to a vote.
The motion carried with Mr. Kreiner opposed.
The Chairman declared the Resolution duly adopted.
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RESOLUTION #155-13P
DECLARING VEHICLES SURPLUS – COMMUNITY MENTAL
HYGIENE SERVICES
WHEREAS, Community Mental Hygiene Services has two (2) vehicles which are no longer viable for county use, and desires
to declare said vehicles surplus,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby declares a 1998 GMC Safari Van, VIN
#1GKEL19W2WB516758, and a 1998 GMC Safari Van, VIN #1GKEL19W4WB516230 surplus, and that said vehicles are authorized to
be sold by competitive bid at a future surplus equipment sale.
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RESOLUTION #156-13P
AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF SICK LEAVE TIME TO
DOUGLAS SCHULT, CORRECTIONS LIEUTENANT IN THE
CHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, Douglas Schult, a Corrections Lieutenant in the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, has depleted his own accrued
sick leave because of an extended absence, and the Chenango County Sheriff has requested the County allow the voluntary donation of
sick leave time to Mr. Schult, and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee has previously approved guidelines for donation of sick leave time for eligible
employees not covered by the CSEA Sick Bank,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors does approve and authorize the voluntary donation of sick leave
time to Douglas Schult, according to the guidelines established and approved by the Personnel Committee.
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RESOLUTION #157-13
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM CAPITAL PROJECT
ACCOUNT #H6410.40 – INFRASTRUCTURE, PROMOTION AND
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
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OF CHENANGO COUNTY – GRAZING PROGRAM AND GRAZING
SPECIALIST POSITION
WHEREAS, by Resolution #35-12P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized support of a Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Chenango County Grazing Program and Grazing Specialist position for the benefit of agricultural producers in Chenango
County for a one-year period, in the amount of $17,500.00, and
WHEREAS, a presentation has been made to the Standing Committee on Planning & Economic Development by
representatives of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County for support of said program for an additional one-year period, and
WHEREAS, the Standing Committee on Planning & Economic Development has determined that said request for support
funding is appropriate for expenditure under the guidelines established in the creation of Capital Project Account #H6410.40, and
recommends the County of Chenango approve the request for funding to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the expenditure of $17,000.00 from
Capital Project Account #H6410.40 – Infrastructure, Promotion and Business Development, for support funding for Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Chenango County for support of a Grazing Program and Grazing Specialist position for a one-year period.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #157-13, Mr. Kreiner said he wondered why we are using money out of this account again.
He said that traditionally this account is used for a one-time request and past experience has been that we don’t keep coming back to this
fund to continue programs. Mr. Kreiner said that it was also his understanding that the committee was working on a Standard Operating
Procedure for using those funds and he is wondering about the status of that SOP.
Mr. Wilcox said we knew when we went into this program that it was going to be a three year commitment. He said that he
doesn’t know the status of the guidelines/policy for use of those funds. Mr. Law stated that the guidelines have been met in this case.
Ms. Jones said that the official policy and procedures are currently being worked on and will be presented to committee the month after
her budget presentation.
Mr. Wilcox asked Ken Smith of Cornell Cooperative Extension to explain the viability of this program. Mr. Smith explained
that the program focuses on what we have the most of which is grazing land. He said we have the good fortune in Chenango County of
adding dairy farms lately. Mr. Smith said we have been able to provide resources for these emerging dairy farms. He explained that we
are in the middle of the project’s time frame and have made good headway. Mr. Iannello said that Mr. Smith and his group had created a
series of videos that were very successful in bringing people into the county.
Mr. Brown said we talked about what we could do to help farmers and this is one of the things that came about; a way to help
our farmers utilize the land they have. He said that the second edge of this sword is that he would rather see little farms used as little
farms instead of being dividing up to some non-resident owner. Mr. Brown said he is glad to see this moving forward.
Mr. Mastro said he agrees with Mr. Brown completely. He asked about the amounts in the resolution. Mr. Woodford
explained that last year’s amount was $17,500 and this year we are authorizing $17,000.
The resolution carried unopposed.
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RESOLUTION #158-13
AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PLANE LEATHER
REPAIR, INC. FOR HANGAR SPACE AT LT. WARREN E. EATON/
WHEREAS, by Resolution #328-09, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized the lease of hangar space at the Lt.
Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport to Plane Leather Repair, Inc., and
WHEREAS, Plane Leather Repair, Inc., of PO Box 150, Norwich, New York has requested to continue to lease 3,035 square
feet of the general aviation hangar for aircraft maintenance and repair,
RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be
and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a lease agreement with Plane Leather Repair, Inc., of PO Box
150, Norwich, New York for approximately 3,035 square feet located in the general aviation hangar at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton/
Chenango County Airport, and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the monthly rental fee for said space shall be twenty-six cents ($0.26) per square foot, subject to an utility
cost adjustment after ten (10) months, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the term of said lease agreement shall be for three (3) years, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #158-13, Mr. Brown asked how many people work for Plane Leather Repair, Inc. Mr. Law
said he believes they are up to about 15 employees. Mr. Brown said he has been reading about what a horrible place NY is to do
business. He said that Forbes rated New York State as the second worst state to do business and that some raters show NY as the
absolute worst. Mr. Brown said he would like to see Chenango County not be part of that. He stated that he would like to recognize the
Planning Committee for doing such a great job. Mr. Brown said that he feels Chenango County has worked hard to be an economic
generator. He said that the work is well done and this is just the kind of thing that we need.
Mr. Wilcox said he had spoken with Airport Administrator Donald MacIntosh and Plane Leather has seven full time employees
in addition to the two principals and some part-time employees. Mr. Brown said it is good news when the little guys do well.
Mr. Flanagan said he is glad they are doing well. He said that we do need to spend on smaller things on occasion. Mr.
Flanagan said that the board had been told we couldn’t let Plane Leather in because they didn’t have the right insurance. He said that he
is glad we overrode that opinion and that they are doing well. Mr. Law told the board that every jet in the world includes a part made in
Norwich. He said they can’t land here but they bring their equipment in to be repaired. Mr. Law said that we are trying to get our name
out there. Ms. Nabinger said she agrees with Mr. Flanagan. She said that the Plane Leather opportunity came about when she was fairly
new to the Board and she went home feeling good when the committee overrode the initial recommendation.
The Resolution carried unopposed.
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RESOLUTION #159-13
DECLARING PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT SURPLUS,
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE ITS SALE, AND
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF
SAME – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Public Works and Finance Committees offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has a variety of equipment and vehicles that are no longer viable for county use,
and desires to declare said equipment surplus,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby declares the attached list of equipment and vehicles
surplus, and authorizes their disposal by competitive bid at a future surplus equipment sale, or sale as scrap metal where indicated, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be
and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an agreement with Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Auctioneers, of Geneseo,
New York, to facilitate the sale of said surplus equipment, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the net proceeds of the sale of said equipment shall be credited to Revenue Account #DM2650 – Sale of
Scrap Excess Material, and be it further
RESOLVED, That upon completion of the sale, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever
steps are necessary to transfer said proceeds from Revenue #DM2650, to Capital Project Account #H5130.20 – Public Works Equipment.
TRUCKS
Year
Purchase
Date
#29 Truck
#58 Truck
#601 Truck
1992
2001
2001
1/20/1992
4/20/2001
4/20/2001
#38 Truck
2000
5/10/2000
#602 Truck
2000
5/3/2000
#34 Truck
1991
1/24/1991
County
ID #
Description
Serial Number
FORD F-800 S/A DUMP TRUCK
CHEVY 1500 4WD PICKUP TRUCK
CHEVY S-10 2 WD PICKUP TRUCK
GMC 3500 CREW CAB 2 WD PICK
UP TRUCK
GMC 1500 2WD REG CAB PICKUP
TRUCK
FORD F-350 2WD 1 TON TRUCK
1FDXK84A9NVA11417
1GCEK14VX1Z270748
1GCCS145818216622
1GTGC33R9YF501267
1GTEK14T4YE352815
2FDLF47G6MCA56671
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EQUIPMENT
#1 Chipper
2009
Purchase
Date
2/24/2009
#4 Gradall
1986
2/19/1998
#1 Gradall
1988
2/19/1998
#2 Grader
1974
12/26/1974
#1 Grader
1985
4/2/1985
#2 Dozer
1981
5/20/1993
#11 Roller
1980
2/26/1981
#2 Loader
1978
2/13/1978
#611 Trailer
1982
3/24/2004
#3 Pan
1970
4/22/1992
#4 Pan
1971
4/22/1992
County
ID #
Year
Description
SALSCO CHIPPER
G880C GRADALL TRUCK
EXCAVATOR
G880C GRADALL TRUCK
EXCAVATOR
CATERPILLAR 12 G
ARTICULATED MOTOR GRADER
CATERPILLAR 104 G
ARTICULATED MOTOR GRADER
CATERPILLAR D 8 K BULL DOZER
DYNA-PAC CA-25 VIBRATORY
ROLLER
JOHN DEERE 644B WHEEL
LOADER
WALKER STAINLESS STEEL TANK
TRAILER - SOLID WASTE
CATERPILLAR 621 PAN - SOLID
WASTE
CATERPILLAR 621 PAN - SOLID
WASTE
Serial Number
902160010120317
NP396264
188272
61M1529
72V08365
7716770
2398-S17
644BA309376
1W9P82122C1025874
23H3650
23H3990
Miscellaneous
READING 8 FOOT PICKUP TRUCK WORK CAP
TENCO # 5 PLOW, WING, NOSE HARNESS
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #159-13, Mr. Brown said he brought this up because he thinks it is important. He
acknowledged that the DPW and Finance have been through this already but this has to do with the fact that we have recognized that our
Department of Public Works is in need of getting itself together to get the job done. Mr. Brown said that the Director has spent some
time putting together an inventory of county owned equipment. He said that their first intent was to encourage personnel to be the best
that they can in taking care of what we have. Mr. Brown said that he believes we are getting better. He said secondly they reviewed the
kind of purchases that should be made. Mr. Brown explained that the DPW is going to consider rentals instead of purchases for certain
pieces of equipment. He said that the next phase is the actual replacement of the equipment we have. Mr. Brown said that this will be a
five year plan. He said we spent $489,000 on highway equipment last year and the truth is we need close to $700,000. Mr. Brown said
the question is how we will do this without going back to tax payers and asking for money. He said he would like to take the proceeds
from the sale of this surplus equipment and put it into an account and leave it there. Mr. Brown stated that the county will also have
excess FEMA revenue and he would like to put that into the same account. He said that little by little over a five year period we would
use this money along with regular appropriations to get the Highway Department back in shape without throwing it back on the taxpayer.
Mr. Brown said that on paper it looks like this will work.
Mr. Jeffrey asked if anyone has done a value assessment of the surplus equipment. Mr. Brown said yes. Mr. Jeffrey asked if
there was a right to refusal at auction. Mr. Brown said the assessing company comes recommended by various local sources. He
explained that the appraisers are supposed to be very accurate in their assessments. Mr. McNeil said this is a great idea and he loves it
but he is looking farther down the road. He asked how long the expected $400,000 is going to last. Mr. McNeil said that he is wondering
if Finance needs to put more into the capital reserve for equipment. Mr. Brown said that our CHIPS amount increased last year. He said
we have a 30 mile per year program to keep the roads in the condition they are in. Mr. Brown said that this Board and the taxpayers of
Chenango County said here is a couple more hundred thousand. He said the total is approximately $530,000 and the long term plan is to
use the CHIPS money. Mr. McNeil said he was a member of the Highway Committee in past years and they were maintaining close to
50 miles of road per year. Mr. Flanagan said we were at 60 miles per year at one point. Mr. Flanagan said we are spending more to do
half as much.
RESOLUTION #160-13P
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AWARD OF BID FROM MILTON CAT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
CATERPILLAR LANDFILL COMPACTOR – DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS – WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Public Works and Finance Committees offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works, in consultation with the Standing Committee on Public Works, has solicited bids for
the purchase of a compactor at the Chenango County Landfill in Pharsalia, and
WHEREAS, three (3) bids were received, two (2) of which were determined to not be in compliance with the specifications,
WHEREAS, it is recommended an award be made to Milton CAT for the purchase of a Caterpillar Model 816F Landfill
Compactor, along with Maintenance and Warranty agreements,
RESOLVED, That Board of Supervisors be and hereby authorizes the purchase of a Caterpillar Model 816F Landfill
Compactor from Milton CAT, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is
authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, any agreements or warranties attendant to said purchase, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the term of said purchase include purchase of said equipment for a net cost of $412,842.00 after trade-in,
plus the Option “B” Maintenance Agreement in the amount of $19,715.00, plus extended warranty to cover power train, hydraulics and
electronics in the amount of $14,650.00, for a total of $447,207.00.
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RESOLUTION #161-13P
AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH UPSTATE
SHREDDING, LLC OF OWEGO, NEW YORK FOR SCRAP METAL
AND WHITE GOODS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, by Resolution #163-12P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized a one (1) year agreement with
Upstate Shredding, LLC (formerly Ben Weitsman & Sons) of Owego, New York for the removal of scrap metal and white goods
accumulated by Chenango County through its recycling efforts as well as highway department operations at 133 % of American Monthly
Metals Market, Buffalo Index, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works recommends said agreement be extended for a period of one (1) year,
RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of this Board of Supervisors be and hereby is
authorized to execute, on behalf of Chenango County, a contract with Upstate Shredding, LLC of Owego, New York, for the sale and
removal of scrap metal and white goods accumulated by Chenango County through its recycling efforts, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County shall receive 133 % of the American Monthly Metals Market, Buffalo Index, from Upstate
Shredding, LLC for the sale of scrap metal at the two (2) County Recycling Centers, at the Countywide Landfill at Pharsalia, as well as
the County Highway garage at 79 Rexford Street, Norwich, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the terms of said contract shall be for a period of one (1) year.
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RESOLUTION #162-13P
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH RID-O-VIT OF SYRACUSE,
NEW YORK FOR THE CONTINUOUS REMOVAL OF UNSORTED
SCRAP TIRES WITH OR WITHOUT RIMS AND LEAD WEIGHTS –
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WHEREAS, the Chenango County Department of Public Works has solicited bids, and desires to sign an agreement with RidO-Vit of Syracuse, New York, for the continuous removal of unsorted scrap tires, with or without rims, and lead weights, from the
Chenango County Recycling/Transfer Stations,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf
of the County of Chenango, an agreement with Rid-O-Vit of Syracuse, New York for the removal of scrap tires, at a cost to the County of
Chenango of $995.00 per trailer load, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said service shall be made from Appropriation Account #A8092.55 – Transportation, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That said agreement shall be for a period of one-year, with a one year renewal option.
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RESOLUTION #163-13P
AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO SIGN AN
APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION COURSE
SPONSORSHIP – FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango offers Emergency Medical Services training to local volunteer EMS providers, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, requires that an application
for Course Sponsorship be filed, and
WHEREAS, the current Agreement is subject for renewal,
of the County of Chenango, a Course Sponsorship Agreement with the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, for the period of July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015.
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RESOLUTION # 164-13
BILLS AND CLAIMS
Mr. Iannello offered the following and moved its adoption:
against Chenango County in the amount of $2,546,690.81.
RESOLVED, that the acts and audits of the Chenango County Auditor, in relation thereto, are approved by this
Board; and be it further
GENERAL:
Bills & Claims
Certified Payroll
Sheriff Payroll
$1,018,590.02
$
25,352.76
701,848.21
365,718.31
313,767.37
& Disbursements
732.60
1,904.04
$2,427,913.31
HIGHWAY:
$207,314.21
151,255.18
156,683.73
28,958.66
$701,756.29
WELFARE:
Day Care
Administration
Preston Manor
Medical
ADC
Foster Care
J.D. Care
Home Relief
HEAP
Burials
EEA
TOTALS
$43,071.12
215,669.52
83,695.80
42,070.38
109,105.12
187,111.54
213,398.03
6,315.40
0.00
110,027.47
0.00
0.00
789.91
$2,546,690.81
$1,011,254.29
$4,140,923.89
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR JULY 2013
$4,140,923.89
$32,193,472.30
Seconded by Mr. Kreiner and Mr. Brown and duly adopted.
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Mr. Wilcox asked the Court Facilities Committee to meet briefly in his office after the meeting.
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Chairman Wilcox adjourned to the regular monthly meeting to be held Monday, September 9, 2013 at 11:35 a.m.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
Supervisor Wansor offered the invocation.
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Regular Monthly Meeting – August 12, 2013
Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Brown, to approve the minutes of the above monthly meeting of the Board.
Carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to receive and file all of the Communications. Carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance
Personnel
Public Works
Safety & Rules
08-20-13
08-29-13
08-27-13
08-28-13
08-13-13
08-15-13
08-21-13
Mr. Mastro moved, seconded by Mr. Iannello, to receive and file all of the committee reports. Carried.
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RESIGNATIONS
Hugh A. Kearny, County of Chenango IDA – Effective August 31, 2013
Supervisor McNeil moved, seconded by Supervisor Law, to accept the resignation with regret. Carried.
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APPOINTMENTS
Wayne C. Outwater, County of Chenango IDA – Effective September 9, 2013
Supervisor Seneck moved, seconded by Supervisor Cook, to approve the appointment. Carried.
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SPEAKERS
Ruth Roberts, September Recovery Month
Ms. Roberts thanked the Board for their support of September as Recovery Month. Ms. Roberts said they are
focusing on the Wellness aspect of this Resolution. She said that is it not enough to tell people to stop their harmful behaviors
without also encouraging them to replace those harmful behaviors with healthy ones.
Ms. Roberts invited everyone to an Open House on September 19, 2013 11a.m. – 2 p.m. at Lelani’s Way.
Katherine J. Garbutt, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance – Office of Real Property Tax Services,
STAR Registration Presentation
Chairman Wilcox introduced Ms. Garbutt of the Office of Real Property Tax Services. Mr. Harris provided each
Supervisor with a packet of information outlining Ms. Garbutt’s presentation.
Ms. Garbutt stated that they are making a concerted effort to ease the burden on the Assessment community. She
said that their goal is to ensure that everyone who is eligible to receive the STAR Exemption is receiving it while also weeding
out those that are not eligible.
Mr. Brown asked if you can register both by phone and online. Ms. Garbutt confirmed that to be the case.
Mr. Jeffrey asked for the age of eligibility for the Enhanced STAR Exemption. Ms. Garbutt said that it is 65 for all
owners unless it is a spouse or sibling. She said that the property owner must be 65 by 12/31/13 and the income level is
$81,900 for this year.
Mr. Outwater asked Ms. Garbutt if she sees a problem with his Town Clerk offering assistance with the STAR
Registration process. Ms. Garbutt stated that she doesn’t see a problem with that. Mr. Harris noted that Chenango County Real
Property Tax Service has four computers in their office for public use.
Ms. Garbutt said she was surprised to note that many people don’t know if they have the STAR Exemption or if they
are eligible for the Enhanced STAR Exemption.
Mr. Wilcox thanked Ms. Garbutt for her presentation.
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RESOLUTIONS
PREFERRED AGENDA
Mr. Iannello moved, seconded by Mr. Seneck, to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions.
Mr. Khoury requested that Resolution #1 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
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RESOLUTION #165-13
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTAL
EXPENSES – CONSERVATION/ SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION
DISTRICT
Mr. Lawrence offered the following, and moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to transfer $22,000.00 from Appropriation
Account #A1990.46 – Contingent Account, to Appropriation Account #A8730.46 – Conservation.
Seconded by Mr. Mastro.
Results of a Roll Call vote were: Yes - 1163, No - 564, Absent – 0
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Prior to the adoption of Resolution #165-13, Mr. Lawrence asked the Board to provide $22,000 to complete this year’s Soil & Water
programs.
Mr. Kreiner asked what the $22,000 would be used for. Mr. Lawrence said that it is needed to fund payroll. Mr. Mastro said the $22,000
will carry payroll through the end of 2013.
Mr. Brown said this issue has been to AB&G and Finance and back again. He said the employee that holds the position in question
works in other counties. Mr. Brown said that Soil & Water had been asked to go to these other counties and ask them to contribute to the
cost of this employee. He said that he had been told that the other counties had denied the request. Mr. Brown explained to the Board
that the vote on the motion in Finance had been 3 to 3 and had therefore failed for lack of majority. He said they asked Soil & Water to
make the position a part-time position and Soil & Water refused. Mr. Brown said there didn’t seem to be any willingness to compromise.
He said that Soil & Water wants $22,000 for this year and the whole shot of $35,000 for next year.
Mr. Lawrence said it is true that the employee did work for other counties and those counties refused to help. He said, however, that the
employee no longer works in the other counties and he will not do so in the future. Mr. Lawrence said this is a necessary position. He
explained that many of the jobs they perform are reimbursed by the hour. Mr. Lawrence explained that if you invest certain hours you
can get reimbursed through the state for those hours but if you cut the hours you also cut the reimbursement.
Mr. Brown said that Soil & Water had stated that 40% of the employee’s time was spent out of Chenango County. He said if he spent
40% of his time outside of the county and now all of his time is spent in the county there should be a 40% reduction somewhere. Mr.
Brown said it sounded as if we were going to get the same amount of work in Chenango County that we had previously.
Mr. Flanagan said it appeared to him from reading the committee minutes that something has been lost in the translation. He said that
when he left the AB&G committee meeting there was consideration for a reduction of this employee’s time. Mr. Flanagan said that he
believes the $22,000 is a prorated amount. He said the individual has worked for us for 30 years; has been on every cow and sheep farm
in Chenango County and is a valuable asset. Mr. Flanagan explained that a lot of what this person does is interact with Federal types who
come in and intimidate our local farmers. He said that he would like to speak in favor of the position and the agricultural industry that we
often try and help; he thinks this is important. Mr. Flanagan said it was his understanding that Soil & Water was going to cut back. Mr.
Brown said the employee is not going to go part-time. Mr. Brown said everyone is in favor of supporting farmers. He asked Mr.
Flanagan if it was his position that the county should pay for everything that the federal and state governments back away from. Mr.
Flanagan said he would not support every such request. Mr. Brown said that every such request will have supporters lined up in support
of their particular cause.
Mr. Outwater said he offered the county’s help for a part-time position. He said that Soil & Water has not shown that the work cannot be
done with half of a position. Mr. Outwater said that within the county we star grant positions and when the money goes away so does the
position.
Mr. Jeffrey said that he did hear in the AB&G committee meeting that this position would be solely dedicated to Chenango County. Mr.
Outwater said that Soil & Water goes back and forth on that issue.
Mr. Brown explained that if the employee wasn’t going to provide services outside of Chenango County then the position could be
reduced by 40%; he said they didn’t agree.
Mr. Schlag said that he got the impression that much of this had to do with this particular employee and where he stands with his
individual career. He said it was his understanding that the employee wants to continue working full time. Mr. Schlag said that three
members of the Finance committee offered the $22,000 with the understanding that the additional support couldn’t be continued forever.
He said that he agrees with Mr. Brown’s interpretation that Soil & Water wouldn’t agree to that compromise.
Mr. Kreiner said that he agrees with Mr. Brown. He asked the Board where they stop. He said that funding is going away everywhere
and he asked if we are going to look for the money in Chenango County every time that happens. Mr. Kreiner said that if you feel
passionate about something you need to go back to your federal and state governments and lobby with them. He said it is a shame that
the employee is long in his career and may look at possible job loss but many of his constituents have faced the same thing and the
county doesn’t step up to replace their lost income. Mr. Kreiner said that he cannot support this proposal as it would set a dangerous
precedent.
Mr. Mastro said that the way things are coming down in the farming community, eventually all the way down to a 50 cow farm, this
group is a lifesaver for coming in and helping. Mr. Mastro said he isn’t fighting for the individual but for the position in general. He
thinks it should remain a full time position as the farmers need the help that position provides.
Mr. Brown said that it sounds as if the necessary work can get done with a half time position. He said Soil & Water was offered this and
refused. Mr. Brown said that would be the best of both worlds; we could keep the employee to help with the Delaware Water Shed
requirements.
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Mr. Heisler said that this is a lively debate over $22,000. He said we lose more than that at times and chalk it up to “that’s the best we
can do”. Mr. Heisler said he is happy to hear a discussion regarding expenditures of this sort. He said that in Chenango County $22,000
is real money and we seem to have some rather selective logic in our debates.
Mr. Flanagan said that he would like to respond to Mr. Brown’s statements. Mr. Flanagan said we have some contract agencies in this
county and this is a position that our farmers need. He said that he wasn’t at the Finance meeting so he won’t argue with what Soil &
Water was offered and refused. Mr. Flanagan said the resolution on the floor is to get us through this year. He stated that he was under
the impression that there was some willingness to compromise at the AB&G committee meeting. Mr. Flanagan said that as Mr. Mastro
has already stated, this is an important position and it provides an advocate that our farmers need.
Mr. Khoury said it is unusual for an employee to tell his employer what the parameters of his employment will be. Mr. Khoury said that
we have limited resources to manage and if only 60% of a job is within Chenango County that is what we should pay for.
Mr. Woodford said we ought to identify a source of funds for this motion. Mr. Brown said the money should come from the Contingency
fund. Mr. Lawrence agreed with Mr. Brown and amended his motion to include the Contingency fund as the source for the $22,000.
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RESOLUTION #166-13
AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND
SUBSEQUENT LEASE OF SPACE FOR COURT FACILITIES AND
OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
WHEREAS, since the assumption of County, Family, and Surrogate Court functions by the State of New York in 1977,
counties are required to provide suitable and sufficient space to house court facilities, and
WHEREAS, the current space utilized by the courts at the Chenango County Office Building do not meet the Rules of the
Chief Judge, and
WHEREAS, over several years’ time, Chenango County officials have entered into discussions with the Unified Court System
to rectify court space concerns, and
WHEREAS, comparative analyses of cost favor a rental alternative over a County-owned building, and renting space does not
remove property from the tax roll,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Attorney be and hereby is authorized to formulate a Memorandum of Agreement, and
subsequent lease, for space for Chenango County, Family, and Surrogate Courts, as well as other county departments deemed
appropriate, and be it further
RESOLVED, That upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, said agreements.
Seconded by Mr. Mastro and duly adopted.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #166-13, Chairman Wilcox said that due to the nature of Resolution #1 he would ask that the Board
move into Executive Session for discussion.
Mr. Heisler moved to go into Executive Session.
Mr. Brown seconded the motion.
Carried.
Mr. Brown moved to come out of Executive Session.
Mr. Iannello seconded the motion.
Carried.
Supervisor Iannello said that he has been involved in various tasks such as this during his many years of public life. He said that it was
his pleasure to work with such open minded individuals.
RESOLUTION #167-13
SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LANDS IN THE TOWN OF GUILFORD
AND VILLAGE OF NEW BERLIN- DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES
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TOWN OF GUILFORD
ITEM #
PARCEL
28
223.09-1-8
VILLAGE OF NEW BERLIN
ITEM #
PARCEL
34
88.12-1-14.2
NAME
JASON A. BEARDSLEY
NAME
JASON A. BEARDSLEY
BID
$50.00
BID
$50.00
Seconded by Mr. Westcott and duly adopted.
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RESOLUTION #168-13P
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF PREVENTION MATERIALS FOR SCHOOLS –
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SERVICES
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A3484 – State
Aid Drug Abuse, by $6,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $6,000.00, be made from Revenue Account #A3484 – State Aid
Drug Abuse to Appropriation Account #A4150.44 – Other Expense, in order to provide the necessary funds for the purchase of
prevention materials for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services programs in schools.
Seconded by Mr. Iannello.
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RESOLUTION #169-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF
PRINTER – PERSONNEL OFFICE
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to transfer $400.00 from Appropriation
Account #A1430.41A – Conferences/Training, to Appropriation Account #A1430.21 – Equipment, to provide the funds necessary for the
purchase of a printer.
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RESOLUTION #170-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TWO COMPUTERS – DELINQUENT TAX
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WHEREAS, after April 2014, Microsoft will no longer support Windows XP, and
WHEREAS, certain applications will require computer upgrades to continue operations, including access to the New York
State Office of Real Property Services, RPS system, utilized by Delinquent Tax Enforcement, and
WHEREAS, Delinquent Tax desires the purchase of two computers, and requires additional transfers of funds, in order to
provide the funds necessary for the purchase,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to transfers of funds, totaling $1,750.00, to
Appropriation Account # A1362.21 – Equipment, from the following appropriation accounts, in the amount set opposite each:
Appropriation
Account #
Title
Amount
A1362.41
Day to Day Travel
$ 200.00
A1362.41A
Conference & Training
$ 250.00
A1362.43
Equipment Maintenance
$ 443.15
A1362.42
Supplies Expense
$ 856.85
TOTAL
$1,750.00
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RESOLUTION #171-13P
SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LANDS IN VARIOUS TOWNSHIPS DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES
VILLAGE OF AFTON
Item
Parcel
03
289.14-1-8
NEW BERLIN
Item
Parcel
35
101.-1-44.1
NORTH NORWICH
Item
Parcel
39
71.-1-54
40
97.-1-81
41
98.-1-9
OTSELIC
Item
Parcel
45
12.-1-23
PLYMOUTH
Item
Parcel
Name
Andrew J. and Amber L. Morley
Bid
$1,200.00
Name
Jim R. and Kimberly A. Harrington
Bid
$51.00
Name
Martin A. Cook
Aphiel Fernandez
Joan M. Pickett
Bid
$2,150.00
$2,995.00
$200.00
Name
Stephen Joyce
Bid
$450.00
Name
Bid
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56
94.-1-17.2
Antonio Silva
$5,000.00
SHERBURNE
Item
59
Parcel
44.-2-37.2
Name
Stephen L. & Rebecca E. Sabin
Bid
$10,000.00
VILLAGE OF SMYRNA
Item
Parcel
60
43.1-2-10
61
43.1-2-2
Name
Dutches Associates
Jason A. Beardsley
Bid
$2,100.00
$700.00
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RESOLUTION #172-13P
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2013 “RECOVERY MONTH” IN
CHENANGO COUNTY
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and
WHEREAS, everyone experiences times of difficulty and stress in their lives, and
WHEREAS, preventing and overcoming mental and/or substance use disorders is essential to achieving healthy lifestyles, both
physically and emotionally, and
WHEREAS, with effective treatment, individuals with a mental and/or substance use disorder can recover and lead full,
productive lives, and
WHEREAS, we must encourage family members, friends, and neighbors to seek appropriate treatment and recovery support
services when necessary, and
WHEREAS, we must collectively and actively pursue wellness and encourage healthy choices in our everyday living in order
to promote resiliency and strengthen children, adults and families, and
WHEREAS, Chenango County Community Mental Hygiene Services invites all Chenango County citizens to recognize
September 2013 as Recovery Month in Chenango County,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors does hereby ask all residents of our county to come together in
declaring September 2013 as Recovery Awareness Month.
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RESOLUTION #173-13
FIXING 2014 SALARIES FOR CHENANGO COUNTY OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
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WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee and the Personnel Officer have prepared a Compensation Schedule for salaries and
wages for County Supervisors and Chenango County Officers and employees paid in accordance with the Compensation Schedule for the
fiscal year 2014 and the same has been presented to and considered by the members of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee has recommended the fixing of such salaries and wages in accordance with such
Schedule,
RESOLVED, That the above described Compensation Schedule be and hereby is approved and the several salaries and wages
respectfully specified for the Chenango County Compensation Schedule for the year 2014 and for longevity earned at anniversary, be and
hereby are fixed and established as the compensation for said officers and employees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to modify
the 2014 Tentative Budget to cover the provisions of the above-referenced Compensation Schedule and change in Supervisors salary, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That in the event a vacancy occurs in an appointive position on the Compensation Schedule after its adoption, the
salary of a new appointee shall be determined by the Board of Supervisors authorized to make such appointment.
Results of a Roll Call vote were: Yes - 1643, No - 84, Absent – 0
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #173-13 it was determined that a discussion of position or title only did not require an
Executive Session.
Mr. Flanagan said he would like to discuss three new positions listed in the proposed compensation schedule. He said that he
thought that the Board had to approve a new position prior to its creation. Mr. Flanagan said he is talking about the Public Defender
positions on the Compensation Schedule. Mr. Wilcox said the footnote indicates that those positions are based on approval of the
adoption of the budget.
Mr. Brown said that Personnel can create a position any time they want to; it is up to the Board to put any money in the budget
to pay those positions.
Mr. Flanagan said there were other options discussed and he is wondering if those options have been exhausted.
Mr. Jeffrey said that he is concerned that there are individual names attached to specific positions.
Mr. Gordon explained the proper procedure.
Mr. Flanagan said he is of the opinion that if he approves this compensation schedule he is saying that he approves a full time
Public Defender position.
Mr. Woodford explained what has occurred so far. He said that the Public Defender made a proposal which was approved by
both the Safety & Rules Committee and the Personnel Committee. Mr. Woodford explained that this allows the Treasurer’s office to
make Personnel line adjustments for budget purposes. He said that if the budget is adopted it allows the monies to be attached to specific
line items within the budget and the Resolution to create those positions is actually the adoption of the budget. Mr. Woodford stated that
the adoption of the compensation schedule does not dictate inherent approval of the budget.
Mr. McNeil said the only time to deal with the Public Defender proposal is at budget time.
Mr. Brown said that the compensation schedule is a list of non-union county employees and their rate of pay. He said we can
put as many job titles we want on the compensation schedule but it doesn’t affect the budget until they pass a budget that includes those
titles.
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RESOLUTION #174-13
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT
PLAN (AIP) GRANT FOR TAXIWAY LIGHTING/ BEACON
REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION – CFDA 20.106 – LT. WARREN
E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT
Mr. Law offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, by prior resolutions, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized the acceptance of grant funds from
the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, for the
design for the south parallel taxiway lighting and rotating beacon replacement at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport, and
WHEREAS, said design, bid specifications, and bid solicitations have been completed and disseminated, and
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WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has reviewed the County’s Five-Year Airport Capital Improvement Plan and
has identified a project for the construction for the south parallel taxiway lighting and rotating beacon replacement eligible for said
funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2013, and
WHEREAS, under said Federal Funding Program, the Federal Government has assumed a large share of the cost of said
projects by identifying 90% as Federal share, with the State and local share to be 5% each,
authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, any and all necessary agreements, certifications, and assurances to secure Year
2013 Airport Improvement Program funding from the FAA and New York State Department of Transportation for the construction for
the south parallel taxiway lighting and rotating beacon replacement at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That appropriation of grant proceeds, as well as award of any construction contract for said project shall be made by further
resolution of this Board
Mr. Brown asked how much this is going to cost. Mr. Woodford said one half of a million dollars.
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RESOLUTION #175-13P
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH REHABILITATION
CONSULTING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC., OF BALLSTON SPA,
NEW YORK FOR LEACHATE PIPING CLEANING –
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Department of Public Works has solicited bids, and desires to sign an agreement with
Rehabilitation Consulting and Construction, Inc. (RCAC), of Ballston Spa, New York, for annual cleaning of the leachate piping at the
Chenango County Landfill,
of the County of Chenango, an agreement with Rehabilitation Consulting and Construction, Inc. (RCAC), of Ballston Spa, New York for
leachate pipe cleaning at the Chenango County Landfill, at the cost of $13,180.00.
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RESOLUTION #176-13P
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT PAYMENT
SERVICES, INC., FOR CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES –
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Director of Probation made a presentation to the Standing Committee on Safety & Rules relative to the
benefits of the acceptance of credit card payments at the Probation Department, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended the County of Chenango proceed with acceptance of credit cards at the Probation Department,
and
WHEREAS, in order to execute credit card transactions through said system, it is necessary the County of Chenango enter into
a Participation Agreement with an entity for credit card processing,
authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a Participation Agreement with Government Payment Services, Inc. (d/b/a
GovPayNet), of Indianapolis, Indiana, for the processing of credit card payments associated with the Probation Department.
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RESOLUTION #177-13P
APPOINTMENT OF CAROL A. FRANKLIN AS DEMOCRATIC
COMMISSIONER OF ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, the Democratic County Committee Chairman has filed a certification and recommendation dated July, 17, 2013,
in accordance with the provisions of Election Law, recommending the appointment of Carol A. Franklin, 153 Doing Road, Norwich,
New York, as County Election Commissioner,
RESOLVED, That Carol A. Franklin be and hereby is appointed as Commissioner of Elections of Chenango County, effective
January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2015.
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RESOLUTION #178-13P
DECLARING VEHICLES SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING
APPROPRIATION OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF SAME –
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, certain Sheriff’s Office vehicles are no longer needed for county use, to wit:
1999
1997
Ford 25V
Ford F250
VIN#1FTNE24L1XHC00243
VIN#1FTHF26H1VEA20178
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby declares said vehicles surplus, and directs that said
vehicles be sold by competitive bid, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, upon completion of said sale, the Sheriff shall report net proceeds to the Chenango County Treasurer, and
the Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make an appropriation of funds, in the amount of net proceeds, from Revenue Account
#A2665 – Sales of Equipment, to Appropriation Account #A3110.21 - Equipment.
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RESOLUTION #179-13
BILLS AND CLAIMS
Mr. Blanchard offered the following and moved its adoption:
and claims for the month of August 2013 against Chenango County in the amount of $2,441,172.28
RESOLVED, that the acts and audits of the Chenango County Auditor, in relation thereto, are approved by this Board; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that certain other expenditures, as reported by the Chenango County Treasurer, in the amount of $3,051,526.67,
are accepted and made a part of the following summary.
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GENERAL:
Bills & Claims
Supervisors’ Salaries
Certified Payroll
Sheriff Payroll
Social Services Payroll
Self Insurance Payroll
& Disbursements
$761,401.22
$38,029.14
$1,065,982.01
$1,207,657.61
$455,779.08
$1,098.90
$2,856.06
$3,532,804.02
HIGHWAY:
$504,145.22
$252,732.51
$52,811.31
$236,735.78
$44,486.99
$1,090,911.81
WELFARE:
Day Care
Administration
Preston Manor
Svcs. For Recipients
Medical
ADC
Foster Care
J.D. Care
Home Relief
HEAP
Burials
EEA
TOTALS
$61,439.00
$118,951.5
$13,843.43
$43,575.04
$103,652.44
$174,309.41
$274,034.76
$3,328.05
$75,220.45
$628.97
$2,441,172.28
$868,983.12
$3,051,526.67
TOTAL BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR August 2013
$5,492,698.95
TOTAL BILLS AND CLAIMS TO DATE
$37,686,171.25
Seconded by Mr. Schlag and duly adopted.
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Mr. Woodford reminded the Board that Tetra Tech would be meeting with the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee at 1:30
this afternoon in the Training Room and that each Supervisor should contact the Planning Department if they had any questions regarding
their Letter of Intent.
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Chairman Wilcox adjourned at 12:00 p.m. to the regular monthly meeting to be held Monday, October 15, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013
Chairman Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order.
Supervisor Law introduced Pastor Brian Conover of Calvary Baptist Church in Norwich. Pastor Conover introduced Mr. Mike
Jane who offered the invocation.
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Regular Monthly Meeting – September 9, 2013
Supervisor Kreiner moved, seconded by Supervisor Westcott, to approve the minutes of the above monthly meeting of the
Board. Carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to receive and file all of the Communications. Carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance
Personnel
Public Works
Safety & Rules
Joint Safety & Rules/Personnel
09-17-13
09-06-13, 09-20-13, 09-25-13, 10-03-13
10-01-13
10-02-13
09-10-13
09-19-13
09-18-13
09-09-13
Mr. Iannello moved, seconded by Mr. Seneck, to receive and file all of the committee reports. Carried.
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APPOINTMENTS
Robert M. Jeffrey, Southern Tier East Planning Board – Effective October 15, 2013
Supervisor McNeil moved, seconded by Supervisor Law, to approve the appointment. Carried.
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REPORTS
2012 Financial Report
Supervisor Brown moved, seconded by Supervisor Law, to receive and file the 2012 Financial Report. Carried.
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RESOLUTIONS
PREFERRED AGENDA
Mr. Schlag moved, seconded by Ms. Nabinger, to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions.
Mr. Grace requested that Resolution #6 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
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RESOLUTION #180-13
RECOGNIZING HUGH A. KEARNEY FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE
TO THE COUNTY OF CHENANGO
WHEREAS, effective August 31, 2013, Hugh A. Kearney tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors of the
Chenango County Industrial Development Agency, and
WHEREAS, in May of 1999, Hugh began his tenure with the Board of the IDA, while also serving as Supervisor for the Town
Bainbridge; an office he held from 1980 through 1985, and again from November 1995 through 2005, and
WHEREAS, throughout his years of service, Hugh has consistently held to the goals and mission of the Chenango County
Industrial Development Agency, and
WHEREAS, this resolution is being offered as a gesture in recognition of his years of service and dedication to the IDA Board,
and the citizens of Chenango County,
RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors extends their deepest appreciation to Hugh A. Kearney for his years of dedicated
service, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Board extends to Hugh their Best Wishes for Health and Happiness during his years of retirement.
Seconded by the Entire Board and duly adopted.
After the adoption of Resolution #180-13 Chairman Wilcox thanked Mr. Kearney for his service and asked him to speak to the
Board.
Mr. Kearney addressed the Board stating that it had been both an honor and a pleasure to serve and he is glad to have been
afforded the opportunity to do so.
Steve Craig of the IDA said that Mr. Kearney has been a mainstay of the IDA for many years. Mr. Craig stated that Mr.
Kearney has been a very important part of many important events for Chenango County. He said that we can be very proud of what the
IDA has accomplished during Mr. Kearney’s tenure. Mr. Craig presented Mr. Kearny with a Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation
noting that Mr. Kearney’s departure will leave a big gap in the knowledge and experience at the IDA.
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RESOLUTION #181-13
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER “COOPERATIVE
EXTENSION AND 4-H MONTH” IN CHENANGO COUNTY
WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County enables people to improve
their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work,
and
WHEREAS, the Cornell Cooperative Extension system is a viable partnership between federal, state and county governments;
the educational outreach of Cornell University knowledge and research; and youth, staff and volunteers, and
WHEREAS, we, the American people have a tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism, and
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WHEREAS, nearly 500 Extension educators partner with 65,000 volunteers to assist six million individuals and business
people in New York State, and
WHEREAS, in Chenango County, Extension Educators partner with the other local organizations and over 200 local
volunteers, who contribute their time, talent and leadership, promoting agriculture and sustainability, natural resources education, youth
development and family resources development, and
WHEREAS, more than 7 million youth touch and enhance the lives of others during National 4-H Week and throughout the
year by doing good, by giving where there is a need, rebuilding what had been damaged, teaching where there was a desire to learn, and
inspiring those who had lost hope, and
WHEREAS, 4-H Youth Development has served one of every eight youth in New York State and continues to provide
meaningful youth development experience for over 2,000 youth of Chenango County, and
WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension through the 4-H Youth Development program invests in the state’s future by
enriching the school experience and helping young people learn about healthy lifestyles, develop their personal leadership skills,
contribute to their communities and strengthen their science and technology abilities, and
WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County’s “Agriculture and Food Systems” educational programs
contribute to empowering individuals and enterprises in agriculture and food systems to thrive by maintaining strong rural communities;
advancing a clean healthy environment; promoting attractive landscapes; assuring a safe, nutritious, and abundant local food supply;
supporting a thriving New York State economy, and
WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension will continue to provide high quality, innovative educational programs and
products that help Chenango County residents build strong and vibrant communities; and
WHEREAS, October 6-11, 2013 is celebrated as National 4-H Week, recognizing the accomplishments of 4-H youth, the
commitment of volunteer leaders and the commencement of a new 4-H program year, and
WHEREAS, October 6-11, 2013 is celebrated statewide as Cornell Cooperative Extension Week.
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim the Month of October 2013
“Cooperative Extension and 4-H Month” in Chenango County and encourages all citizens of Chenango County to recognize the efforts
and dedication of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association, local volunteers and 4-H Program.
Seconded by Mr. Mastro and duly adopted.
After the adoption of Resolution # 181-13 Mr. Wilcox introduced Janet Pfromm, 4H Educator for Chenango County.
Ms. Pfromm thanked the Board for their continued support and funding. She reported that three new 4H clubs have been
started in Norwich, New Berlin and Columbus and they are looking to expand to Smyrna at this time. Ms. Pfromm said that they are
very excited about the program and the opportunities provided to the area’s Youth. She said that they are sending their local youth on to
National 4H and Public Speaking competitions. Ms. Pfromm thanked the Board again for their support and said it is much appreciated.
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RESOLUTION #182-13P
AUTHORIZING ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF A NATURAL GAS
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH EMPIRE NATURAL GAS
CORPORATION OF GREENE, NEW YORK
The Agriculture, Buildings, and Grounds Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the current natural gas purchase agreement with Empire Natural Gas Corporation expires September 30, 2013, and
WHEREAS, given current market conditions, it is recommended the County of Chenango extend said agreement with Empire
Natural Gas Corporation for a one-year period commencing October 1, 2013, at a variable or fixed rate, as advised by the Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board, upon the approval of the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized to sign,
on behalf of the County of Chenango, a variable and/or fixed rate agreement(s) with Empire Natural Gas Corporation, of Greene, New
York for the purchase of natural gas, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said agreement shall be for a one-year period commencing October 1, 2013, with a month-to-month
continuation after the expiration date.
Seconded by Mr. Schlag.
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RESOLUTION #183-13
AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT-IN-LIEU OF TAX AGREEMENT WITH
COUNTY OF CHENANGO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
CHOBANI, INC. F/K/A AGRO-FARMA INC. IN CONNECTION WITH
CHOBANI, INC.'S PHASE III EXPANSION PROJECT
The Finance Committee offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, at the request of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, the New York State Legislature did create the
County of Chenango Industrial Development Agency, hereinafter referred to as the “Agency”; and
WHEREAS, the County Board has appointed certain members to the Board of said Agency; and
WHEREAS, the Agency, in furtherance of the purposes and goals of fostering and promoting economic development,
including the creation of new employment opportunities within Chenango County, has agreed to grant financial assistance to
Chobani, Inc. f/k/a AgroFarma, Inc., a corporation having administrative and manufacturing facilities located in the Town of
Norwich and the Town of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, to induce Chobani, Inc. to expand its manufacturing facilities located in the Town of Columbus by the new
construction and additions to buildings and the purchase and installation of equipment, machinery and other business related tangible
personal property, the Agency, following the holding of a public hearing, did adopt a resolution agreeing to grant certain
financial assistance for the expansion project in the form of an exemption from sales/use taxes on construction materials and
equipment rentals and a 10-year partial exemption from the payment of real property taxes; and
WHEREAS, as a condition of agreeing to grant financial assistance for the expansion project, the Agency requires the
Company to enter into a payment in lieu of tax agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) with the County of Chenango, the Town of
Columbus and the Unadilla Valley Central School District; and
WHEREAS, said "PILOT Agreement" provides for a partial exemption from the payment of real property taxes on all of
the lands and newly constructed improvements located thereon comprising the Company's Phase III expansion project as described
in the PILOT Agreement; and
WHEREAS, said 10-year partial exemption from the payment of real property taxes would commence taxable status
date March 1, 2014 and be at the rate of 95% for year one and decrease by 10% in each of the following years until taxable status
date of March 1, 2024 when the lands and improvements would be fully taxable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, That the County of Chenango enter into a payment in lieu of tax agreement with Chobani, Inc. f/k/a Agro-Farma,
Inc. and the County of Chenango Industrial Development Agency for payment in lieu of taxes on the above described property upon
the terms and conditions set forth above herein and as set forth in the said agreement; and be it further
RESOLVED, That in accordance with the terms of said agreement, the Chenango County Department of Real Property Tax
Services will administer the agreement on behalf of the County, the Town of Columbus and the Unadilla Valley Central School District;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That each year the Chenango County Department of Real Property Tax Services shall calculate the payment in
lieu of taxes due and cause the County Treasurer's Office to mail out the bills, collect the payments and remit to the County, the Town
and the School District, each’s share of the payment.
Seconded by Mr. Outwater and duly adopted with Supervisors Grace, Flanagan and Heisler opposed. Supervisor Kreiner
abstained.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #183-13 Supervisor Grace said he had originally been prepared to ask the Board to table this
Resolution. He said after discussions with the County Attorney he discovered that in the event of a tabled resolution the county would
receive no money. Mr. Grace said that his Town Board unanimously agrees that neither they nor the public were adequately apprised of
this issue. He said they did not realize what was coming. Mr. Grace said that it is a murky agreement to the extent that part of the
property and plant will be tax exempt and part will not be. He said this could be devastating for both the Town and the County. Mr.
Grace said that now they are essentially in a situation where they can’t do much about this and in the future they should not be in the
same position. He said that his Town Board unanimously agrees that they would be much better off if the company were offered 50%
per year and that this would be in the interest of everyone involved.
Mr. Flanagan said he has some of the same issues that Mr. Grace has with this resolution and that he feels sorry for the Town
that they don’t have any input. Mr. Flanagan said that his thought is that if the IDA wants to forgive School and County taxes that it all
well and good; those tend to be the bulk of a property owner’s tax bill. Mr. Flanagan said, however, that the Town is small and the last
time he looked Chobani was paying $17,000 and saying they need additional relief. He said that he thinks that the IDA should talk to the
Town in the future. Mr. Flanagan said that the other thing is that when the company comes back in ten years and request more tax relief
history shows that we will give it to them. He said that in the meantime the small employers continue to pay their full share. Mr.
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Flanagan said that he realizes this is how things are done but even tax exempt organizations have agreed to pay the local town or city
taxes in some situations. Mr. Flanagan said that he hates to see the Town of Columbus bear the weight for all of us and that maybe the
company should take care of the town taxes.
Mr. Kreiner asked to abstain from voting on this resolution.
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RESOLUTION #184-13P
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR
PURCHASE OF FIFTEEN (15) COMPUTERS – AREA AGENCY ON
AGING
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A2705 – Gifts
& Donations – Aging by $10,000.00, and be it further
Appropriation Account #A7610.21 – Equipment, and be it further
RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $5,248.10, be made from Appropriation Account #A7610.57 – DSS
Subcontract POE, to Appropriation Account #A7610.21 - Equipment, in order to provide the funds necessary for the purchase of fifteen
(15) computers for Area Agency on Aging.
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ADOPTION OF EQUALIZATION RATES FOR 2013 ASSESSMENT
ROLLS – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RESOLVED, That the following equalization rates, as prepared by the New York State Board of Real Property Services, be
and hereby are adopted for apportionment of the Chenango County Tax Levy for 2014:
MUNICIPALITY
EQUALIZATION RATE
City of Norwich
72.00
Town of Afton
61.00
Town of Bainbridge
100.00
Town of Columbus
100.00
Town of Coventry
97.00
Town of German
45.50
Town of Greene
95.00
Town of Guilford
100.00
Town of Lincklaen
66.00
Town of McDonough
79.81
Town of New Berlin
100.00
Town of North Norwich
68.00
150
Town of Norwich
52.95
Town of Otselic
48.24
Town of Oxford
68.00
Town of Pharsalia
53.75
Town of Pitcher
47.00
Town of Plymouth
56.80
Town of Preston
44.50
Town of Sherburne
83.00
Town of Smithville
67.00
Town of Smyrna
68.00
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AUTHORIZING THE CHENANGO COUNTY TREASURER TO
APPROPRIATE PRIOR YEAR FUNDS RAISED FOR RETIREMENT,
SOCIAL SECURITY, AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSES
WHEREAS, to be fully funded for any liability regarding the Retirement System, Social Security, and community
college chargebacks, the County needs to appropriate certain prior year surpluses,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized in the Year 2014 to re-appropriate
prior year unexpended balances which were raised for retirement system, social security, and community college purposes to provide for
any charges due in 2014.
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RESOLUTION #187-13P
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF PRISONER CHARGE REVENUE
FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES – PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
CORRECTIONS
WHEREAS, it is anticipated the Chenango County Jail will substantially exceed projected Prisoner Charge revenue for 2013,
and
WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the budgetary impact of 2014 equipment purchasing, it is recommended excess 2013 Prisoner
Charge revenue be appropriated to purchase said equipment in 2013,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A1517 –
Prisoner Charges, by $250,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $250,000.00, be made from Revenue Account #A1517 to
Appropriation Account #A3170.21 – Equipment.
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RESOLUTION #188-13P
APPROPRIATE PRIOR YEAR FUNDS FOR SALARY ESCROW
PURPOSES
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized in the Year 2014 to assign and re-appropriate
any remaining prior year unappropriated 1% Dedicated Sales Tax receipts to Appropriation Account #A9050.87 – Escrow for Salary, for
dedicated sales tax eligible salary escrow expenses due in 2014.
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RESOLUTION #189-13P
APPROPRIATE PRIOR YEAR FUNDS RAISED FOR SALARY ESCROW
PURPOSES
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized in the Year 2014 to assign and re-appropriate
any remaining prior year unexpended balance in account #A9050.87 raised for salary escrow purposes to provide for any approved salary
escrow expense due in 2014.
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CREDITS TO TOWNS FOR PART-COUNTY SALES TAX
RESOLVED, That $2,100,000.00 from Account #A430 – Part-County Sales Tax be and hereby is authorized to be applied to
the following Towns for 2014 County Tax Levy:
Town
Amount
Town of Afton
$
150,074.16
Town of Bainbridge
$
166,088.16
Town of Columbus
$
62,952.12
Town of Coventry
$
91,322.16
Town of German
$
22,983.96
Town of Greene
$
299,290.80
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Town of Guilford
$
147,593.00
Town of Lincklaen
$
Town of McDonough
$
51,982.20
Town of New Berlin
$
126,146.88
Town of NorthNorwich
$
77,077.96
Town of Norwich
$
189,594.08
Town of Otselic
$
43,832.28
Town of Oxford
$
146,240.36
Town of Pharsalia
$
53,394.28
Town of Pitcher
$
31,625.88
Town of Plymouth
$
90,333.80
Town of Preston
$
48,026.32
Town of Sherburne
$
163,577.96
Town of Smithville
$
61,427.48
Town of Smyrna
$
76,436.16
Total
$ 2,100,000.00
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RESOLUTION #191-13P
ESTABLISHING DATE FOR PAYMENT OF UNPAID 2013 – 2014
SCHOOL TAXES AND 2013 VILLAGE TAXES AND FINAL DATE TO
ACCEPT SCHOOL AND VILLAGE TAXES FROM SCHOOL DISTRICTS
AND VILLAGES
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is directed to make November 27, 2013 the last
day on which he is to receive unpaid 2013-2014 School Taxes and 2013 Village Taxes at this office, and be it further
RESOLVED, That November 15, 2013 be established as the last day the County Treasurer will accept School Taxes
from the various School District Collectors and Village Taxes from Village collectors and further, he is directed to file a list of unpaid
School Taxes with the Board of Supervisors on the morning of December 9, 2013, as provided under Provisions of the Education Law.
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RESOLUTION #192-13P
AUTHORIZING FIVE-YEAR WIDEBAND AGREEMENT WITH TIME
WARNER CABLE - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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WHEREAS, for several years, the County of Chenango has utilized Time Warner Cable for internet access for Chenango
County, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Information Technology recommends the County of Chenango enter into a five year agreement
with Time Warner Cable, whereby additional wideband capacity and speed is provided at the additional cost of $5.00 per month,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board, upon the approval of the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized to sign,
on behalf of the County of Chenango, a five (5) year wideband access agreement with Time Warner Cable for an additional $5.00 per
month.
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RESOLUTION #193-13
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVISION RX OF
TWINSBURG, OHIO FOR PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFIT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES – CHENANGO COUNTY HEALTH PLAN
WHEREAS, by Resolution #115-13P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized a consultant services agreement
related to the solicitation of proposals for Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) for the Chenango County Health Plan, and
WHEREAS, four (4) proposals were received for said services, and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation that a three (3) year agreement be executed with Envision RX of Twinsburg, Ohio,
RESOLVED, That, the Chairman of this Board of Supervisors, upon the approval of the County Attorney, be and hereby is
authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Envision RX of Twinsburg, Ohio for Pharmacy Benefit
Manager (PBM), commencing in 2014.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #193-13 Mr. Brown said he brought this up because it is not every day that the county gets to save
half a million dollars. He said that he would like to take a moment to recognize the importance of this and to thank Personnel, Mr.
Woodford and Mr. Craine for the work that went into this.
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RESOLUTION # 194-13
CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF
2013 “A LOCAL LAW FIXING ANNUAL SALARIES OF CERTAIN
COUNTY OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2014”
RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors hold a Public Hearing upon Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2013, entitled “A Local
Law Fixing the Annual Salaries of Certain County Officers for the Year 2014”, such Public Hearing to be held on November 12, 2013 at
11:00 AM in the Supervisors’ Chambers, County Office Building, Norwich, New York, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Board give notice of Public Hearing by publishing same in the official newspapers of
Chenango County in accordance with law.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution # 194-13 Mr. Flanagan said that the resolution listed several officers. He asked if this Public Hearing
would include the Public Defender salary also. Mr. Woodford said no, this public hearing is in regard to officers whose term does not
expire at year end as the only way an unexpired term can be adjusted is by Local Law.
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RESOLUTION #195-13P
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION – ALCOHOL AND
DRUG ABUSE SERVICES
RESOLVED, That, effective November 9, 2013, Appropriation Account #A4150.111 – Account Clerk, be reclassified to
Account Clerk Typist, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, pending approval of the Health & Human Services Committee, said reclassified position is authorized to be
filled, and be it further
RESOLVED, That it is the intent that said Account Clerk Typist position will continue into 2014.
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RESOLUTION #196-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR ACCOUNT CLERK
TYPIST POSITION – MENTAL HEALTH
RESOLVED, That, effective November 7, 2013, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to transfer
$3,729.37 from Appropriation Account #A4320.115 – Secretary, to Appropriation Account # A4320.112 – Account Clerk Typist, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That, pending approval of the Health & Human Services Committee, said Account Clerk Typist position is
authorized to be filled, and be it further
RESOLVED, That it is the intent that said Account Clerk Typist position will continue into 2014.
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RESOLUTION #197-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EXTRA HIRE —
MENTAL HEALTH
The Personnel and Finance Committees offered the following, and moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, That effective immediately, there is hereby established Appropriation Account #A4320.1810 – Extra
Hire, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, effective immediately, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to transfer
$22,500.00 from Appropriation Account #A4320.18 — Staff Psychiatrist, to Appropriation Account # A4320.1810 —Extra
Hire, in order to provide the funds necessary for psychiatric clinical provider needs, and be it further
RESOLVED, That it is the intent that said Extra Hire account will continue into 2014.
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RESOLUTION #198-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER
IN PSYCHIATRY POSITION — MENTAL HEALTH
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The Personnel and Finance Committees offered the following, and moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, That effective immediately, there is hereby established a Compensation Schedule Nurse Practitioner in
Psychiatry position in the Mental Health Department, with an annual salary range of $90,000 to $95,000 per year, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That said position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, effective immediately, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to transfer
$17,902.64 from Appropriation Account #A4320.18 — Staff Psychiatrist, to Appropriation Account # A4320.180 — Nurse
Practitioner Psychiatry, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry position is authorized to be filled, and be it further
RESOLVED, That it is the intent that said Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry position will continue in to 2014.
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RESOLUTION #199-13P
AUTHORIZING LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW
YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR – CHENANGO COUNTY
OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
WHEREAS, by prior Board Resolutions, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized the leasing of facilities from
the New York State Department of Labor, at 1 O’Hara Drive in the City of Norwich, for the Chenango County Office of Employment
and Training, and
WHEREAS, said lease expired December 31, 2012, and
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango and the New York State Department of Labor desire to extend said lease for an
additional twelve (12) month term,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to execute, on
behalf of this Board of Supervisors, the renewal of the lease with the New York State Department of Labor for 1,600 square feet of office
space, located at 1 O’Hara Drive in the City of Norwich, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the term of said lease renewal shall be through December 31, 2013, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the annual cost of said lease shall be $14.25 per square foot.
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RESOLUTION #200-13
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT
PLAN (AIP) GRANT FOR TAXIWAY LIGHTING/ BEACON
REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION AND MAKING AWARDS
THEREFORE – CFDA 20.106 – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO
COUNTY AIRPORT
WHEREAS, by Resolution #174-13, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized acceptance of a United States
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Fiscal Year 2013 grant for the construction for the south
parallel taxiway lighting and rotating beacon replacement under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), and
WHEREAS, said design, bid specifications, and bid solicitations have been completed, disseminated, and three (3) bids were
received for said project, and
WHEREAS, B&H Taxilane Lighting Corporation of Conklin, New York provided the lowest responsive bid for said project at
$179,895.00, and
WHEREAS, under said Federal Funding Program, the Federal Government has assumed a large share of the cost of said
projects by identifying 90% as Federal share, with the State and local share to be 5% each,
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WHEREAS, said project is identified as FAA AIP No. 3-36-0088-032-2013, and
authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, any and all necessary agreements, certifications, and assurances to secure Year
2013 Airport Improvement Program funding from the FAA and New York State Department of Transportation for the construction for
the south parallel taxiway lighting and rotating beacon replacement at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to credit the following Capital Project Revenue
Accounts, in the amount set opposite to each:
Account # Title Amount
H4587
Federal Aid – Lighting/Beacon Construction
$191,606.00
H3587
State Aid - – Lighting/Beacon Construction
$ 10,645.00
H2587
Local Share - – Lighting/Beacon Construction
$ 10,645.00
Total:
$212,896.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the total amount of $212,896.00, be made from said Revenue Accounts, to
Capital Project Account #H4597.59BI – Lighting/Beacon Construction, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Local Share identified for said project shall be made from Capital Project Account #H4597.59C –
Capital Improvement Trust/Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized to sign an
Agreement with B&H Taxilane Lighting Corporation, of Conklin, New York for construction of the south parallel taxiway lighting and
rotating beacon replacement, at a total cost not to exceed $179,895.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, upon approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized to sign an
Agreement with CHA Consulting, Inc. of Syracuse, NY for construction inspection and supervision services for the south parallel
taxiway lighting and rotating beacon replacement, at a total cost not to exceed $30,000.00.
Seconded by Mr. McNeil.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #200-13 Mr. Kreiner questioned the numbers. He said that the lowest bid amount of $179,895 doesn’t
match up with the $212,896 that will be credited to the Capital Project Account. Mr. Woodford explained that it is actually $179,895 for
the bid, $30,000 for the Inspection/Supervision Services and $3,000 for Administrative functions.
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Chairman Wilcox asked Erik Miller of Southern Tier East to speak to the Board before discussion was held regarding
Resolution #25.
Mr. Miller reported that in August he had worked with Donna Jones of the County Planning Department to put together a letter
to the Department of Defense regarding Innovative Readiness Training. He said that this is required training for Army, Navy and Air
Force Reservists. Mr. Miller explained that the Innovative Readiness Training trains reservists in three fields – Medical, Engineering and
Transportation. He explained that the trainings are normally held in the West, the South, Hawaii and Alaska but there are no training
sites in the Northeast. Mr. Miller said that largely due to this fact their letter of intent was highly received by the Department of Defense.
He said that Southern Tier East has been asked to proceed quickly. Mr. Miller commented that within a 30 minute radius of Norwich
roughly 170,000 people could be served at no cost to Chenango County. Mr. Miller explained that what Southern Tier East needs at this
time is an endorsement from the Board to move forward with the project.
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RESOLUTION #201-13
ENDORSING INNOVATIVE READINESS TRAINING (IRT) PROGRAM
OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND
SOUTHERN TIER EAST REGIONAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT
BOARD
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WHEREAS, the United States Department of Defense has assembled civil-military programs which simultaneously serve the
training needs of the United States military, as well as the civil needs of underserved communities, and
WHEREAS, the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board (STERPB) has solicited interest of the Innovative
Readiness Training (IRT) program to provide services to communities, and
WHEREAS, the IRT program specializes in functional areas of Engineering, Medical/Healthcare/Human Services, and
Transportation, and
WHEREAS, Chenango County is earmarked for an IRT site in 2014,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby endorses the proposal of the Southern Tier East
Regional Planning Development Board for the execution of an Innovative Readiness Training site in Chenango County in 2014.
Mr. Kreiner said that in reading the Planning & Development Committee minutes from October 8, 2013 he found it interesting that the
medical portion of this discussion also includes veterinary care. He said that the only negative that he saw in this program were the
comments received from veterinarians citing a loss of income. Mr. Kreiner said that if this program comes to fruition in our area maybe
the veterinary services could focus on helping the non-profit agencies.
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RESOLUTION #202-13P
AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING IN THE
FIRST INSTANCE 100% OF THE FEDERAL-AID AND STATE
“MARCHISELLI” PROGRAM-AID ELIGIBLE COSTS OF A
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFORE – EMERGENCY RELIEF PROJECT AGREEMENT
– CFDA #20.500 - P.I.N. 9890.71 – SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
NO. 1 - COUNTY ROADS 5, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 44 AND RED MILL
ROAD BRIDGE
WHEREAS, a Project for the Storm Damage of April 27-May 8, 2011, County Roads 5, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 44, and Red Mill
Road Bridge, Chenango County, P.I.N. 9890.71 (the “Project”) is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, for Federal
emergency relief that calls for the apportionment of the costs of such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% Federal funds and 20% nonfederal funds, with the exception of Red Mill Road Bridge is 100% Federal, and
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the costs of the
Construction, Construction Inspection, and Construction Supervision work for the Project,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, duly convened does hereby
RESOLVE, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the Project, and it is hereby further
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the County of Chenango to pay in the first
instance 100% of the Federal and non-federal share of the cost of the Construction, Construction Inspection, and Construction
Supervision work for the Project or portions thereof, and it is further
RESOLVED, That the sum of $11,999.00 is hereby appropriated from Account #D5112.46 – HBRR Projects and made
available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project, and it is further
RESOLVED, That in the event the full Federal and non-Federal share costs of the Project exceeds the amount appropriated
above, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately
upon the notification by the New York State Department of Transportation thereof, and it is further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors 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
Chenango 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 therefore that are not so eligible,
and it is further
RESOLVED, That a certified copy of this Resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by
attaching it to any Agreement in connection with the Project, and it is further
RESOLVED, That this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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RESOLUTION #203-13P
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE NEW
YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES, OFFICE OF INTEROPERABLE AND
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING
POINTS (PSAP) SUSTAINMENT GRANT – SFY 2012 – SHERIFF’S
OFFICE
WHEREAS, by Resolution #56-13P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized an application to the New York
State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications, for a State
Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Sustainment Grant, and
WHEREAS, said application, in the amount of $74,051.00, is to be used for eligible PSAP operating expenses, and
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango has received notification from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and
Emergency Services that said application has been approved, and the County of Chenango is to receive said grant funds, on a
reimbursement basis, in the amount of $74,051.00,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize acceptance of a Public Safety Answering
Points (PSAP) Sustainment Grant from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of
Interoperable and Emergency Communications, and authorizes the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign, on behalf of the County
of Chenango County, any and all agreements or assurances necessary to implement said grant and project, and be it further
RESOLVED, That appropriation of said grant proceeds shall be by further resolution of this Board.
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RESOLUTION #204-13P
ESTABLISHING NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER MEETING DATES
FOR THE FALL TERM OF ANNUAL SESSION – YEAR 2013
RESOLVED, That the Fall Term of Annual Session of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors shall include the 3rd Day of
Annual Session to be held on Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. in the Supervisors’ Chambers, Second Floor, County
Office Building, Norwich, New York, for the review of the Year 2013 Budget and such other business as may properly come before said
meeting, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the following dates be and hereby are also established for the Fall Term of Annual Session during the
months of November and December 2013:
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Budget Meeting
Regular Board Meeting Date
Friday, November 15, 2013
Budget Meeting
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Budget Meeting
Monday, December 09, 2013
Regular Board Meeting Date
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RESOLUTION #205-13
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BILLS AND CLAIMS
Mr. Schlag offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, this Board has accepted a report of the General, Welfare and Highway bills and claims for the month
of September 2013 against Chenango County in the amount of $ 2,897,645.22
RESOLVED, that the acts and audits of the Chenango County Auditor, in relation thereto, are approved by this
Board; and be it further
RESOLVED, that certain other expenditures, as reported by the Chenango County Treasurer, in the amount of
$1,611,849.71 , are accepted and made a part of the following summary.
GENERAL:
Bills&Claims
$
1,422,015.16
$
25,352.76
Certified Payroll
$
685,078.57
Sheriff Payroll
$
401,978.24
$
306,142.35
732.60 $
1,904.04
& Disbursements
$
$ 2,843,203.72
HIGHWAY:
$394,522.92
$100,739.40 $
$134,866.15
157,039.31
$
34,354.44
$821,522.22
WELFARE:
Day Care
$
57,163.22
Administration
$
132,089.81
Preston Manor
$
19,204.64
$
38,116.75
Medical
$
104,865.53
ADC
$
229,223.08
Foster Care
$
131,504.17
J.D. Care
$
14,159.87
$
-
Home Relief
$
115,373.06
HEAP
$
2,204.99
Burials
$
EEA
$
TOTALS
$
863.87
2,897,645.22 $
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR September 2013
$844,768.99
1,611,849.71
$ 4,509,494.93
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$ 42,195,666.18
Seconded by Mr. Iannello and Mr. Westcott and duly adopted.
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HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN – Jonathan Raser, Tetra Tech
Chairman Wilcox introduced Jonathan Raser of Tetra Tech. Mr. Raser explained that he had been hired by the county to assist
in updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan. He said that he is here to plead with everyone to participate. Mr. Raser explained that the
Hazard Mitigation Plan is a plan by which the county and its municipalities identify hazards of concern that pose the greatest risk such as
flooding, severe storms, landslides, etc. He said that the Plan is intended to characterize the risk and what the municipality stands to lose
in case of an event as far as Infrastructure and the economy. Mr. Raser said at that point it is necessary to identify mitigation strategies,
plans and programs initiatives.
Mr. Raser said that many programs can be handled within existing budgets but many others are beyond our fiscal means. He
said that FEMA has many mitigation programs and that funding is available for acquisitions, elevations and other kinds of flood control
projects. Mr. Raser said that the Plans have to be approved by FEMA and adopted by the county every five years. He said that the Plan
is currently expired. Mr. Raser said that some communities have submitted grant applications but the Plan has to be formally updated by
about August and it is incumbent upon us to get this project rolling.
Mr. Raser said that the Plan is facilitated by the county and every community who participates has to help build it. He said that
he cannot write the plan for them. Mr. Raser explained that decisions have to be made at the local level and the county level; basically
you get what you put into this plan. He said that two meetings will be held today at 3:30pm and 7:00pm; everyone is invited to attend the
kick off. Mr. Raser said that he will explain further and begin gathering data. He said that it is important to remember that this is an
update to the original plan; a lot of the work has already been done. Mr. Raser said it will look like a lot of work but it won’t be as much
as it seems. He said that every community will have some unwilling volunteers sent to these meetings. Mr. Raser said that he
encourages everyone to come because planning is only effective if everyone who has a stake in this gets involved and provides their
input. He said that the draft update should be available in February and that the final version should be submitted in about April.
Mr. Flanagan asked Mr. Raser if he would he say that there was anything noticeably absent from the Plan that was written five
years ago. Mr. Raser said that part of this process is that each community should evaluate the action plan that they put together five years
ago. He said that the community should ask themselves if the action plan worked or not. Mr. Flanagan said he understands that you have
to have one of these plans to be eligible for FEMA. Mr. Raser explained that the Hazard Mitigation Plan is required for the grant funds
but not for the public assistance funds. Mr. Flanagan asked if anyone has taken advantage of this. Mr. Raser said that Greene has. Ms.
Doing said that she is aware of Greene but that no other municipality had shared that information with the Planning Department.
Mr. Brown asked for the rationale of being required to update this plan every five years. Mr. Raser said that hazard
vulnerability changes over time. He said that this also has to do with mitigating private property as regulations change, risks change and
consciousness changes. Mr. Brown said we are only updating in order to be eligible for the grants and to him it sounds as if this is just
for someone to make money. He said that hazards are hazards but we cannot stop them from occurring. Mr. Brown said that he has a
real sense that there is something very wrong with how this works; he doesn’t see any advantage to this other than a consultant is paid
$70,000 every five years.
Mr. Raser said that part of the process is to enable the county Planning Department to be able to update this plan on their own.
Ms. Doing said that they have begun the grant application process for reimbursement of some of the cost paid to the consultant. Mr.
Flanagan asked if we were reimbursed the last time. Ms. Doing said yes.
Mr. Jeffrey said he knows that this building and a couple of the county buildings do not have generators. He asked Mr. Raser if
the county would be eligible for any type of FEMA money for this type of thing. Mr. Raser said the answer is yes. He said that a public
facility has to be considered essential or critical to be eligible such as those that house police services, fire services, and certain parts of
governance.
Mr. Khoury asked how long FEMA has been involved in preventive programs on private property. Mr. Raser said long before
the act of 2000. He said that the National Flood Insurance Program has been around for quite a while. Mr. Raser said this program is
largely driven by the fact that FEMA doesn’t want to keep paying for the same damage to the same structures on private or public
properties. Mr. Khoury asked if there were any conflicts of interest due to this. Mr. Raser said that FEMA has to go through the
National Flood Insurance Program and that a private property owner cannot be the applicant, it must be a municipality.
Mr. Flanagan asked if low priority projects will be treated differently. Mr. Raser said that FEMA compares the cost to the
benefit. Mr. Heisler asked about the trigger mechanism for the comparisons. Mr. Raser said that for every dollar spent on mitigation
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pays back somewhere from three to seven dollars and that is their rationalization. Mr. Heisler asked if they have to show that return. Ms.
Raser said no.
CHOBANI – PILOT DISCUSSION:
Mr. Iannello said earlier in the meeting we had a discussion about Chobani. He said that Chobani is making payments well
above the $17,000 figure that had been mentioned. Mr. Iannello said that Chobani has also put a lot of money into the communities. He
asked for permission for Ms. Jennifer Tavares to explain and clarify.
Mr. Tavares said she thinks it is important to clarify the process. She said that it is a very public process and there are many
opportunities for everyone to comment and be involved. Ms. Tavares explained that when they are first approached the first thing they
do is schedule a public hearing if the benefit is greater than $100,000. She said that when Chobani first approached them for Phase III
they informed everyone of the project and the proposed net benefit and then held a public hearing. Ms. Tavares said that everyone,
including the media is encouraged to attend and become involved. She stated that they receive comment from the public, from elected
officials and from the company itself. She said that these comments are put into a transcript and given to the Board. Ms. Tavares said
that this occurred almost two years ago for this particular project. She said that the proposal was for an abatement of the increase and
that none of the existing taxes were abated. Ms. Tavares said that the amount of the increase cannot be known until the Assessor
determines the project’s actual value. She said they now need to sit down with the Assessor to determine the actual increase in assessed
value; keeping everything that was already being taxed level. Ms. Tavares said that they will have some clarity on this within the next
couple of weeks and that they do attempt to inform and clarify the information for all involved.
Ms. Tavares noted that there is a standard tax exempt policy as required by NYS law. She said that if they want to deviate from
the standard policy an entirely separate Public Hearing process is required. Ms. Tavares said that they don’t deviate unless the company
requests a deviation or there is some pressing need to deviate.
Mr. Brown said we are grateful for the work that has been done by the IDA on such projects. He said that when the Town of
Columbus unanimously agrees that they are not informed something fell apart somewhere and that the IDA should take a better look at
how to inform the local governments.
Mr. Grace said that Ms. Tavares had mentioned second or additional Public Hearings in some situations. He asked her when
those would occur. Ms. Tavares they are not required unless they were going to deviate from the uniform tax exempt policy.
Mr. Flanagan said he would like to address Mr. Iannello’s remarks. He said he is still seeking clarity of exactly what is being
exempted and that nobody in this room can give him that answer. Ms. Tavares said that the project needs to be assessed first. Mr.
Flanagan said that we will vote on the issue and then find out. He said that the affected governments ought to be invited more than once
to what is going on. Mr. Flanagan said he is still confused about what will be exempted. He said that he is looking for clarification. Mr.
Flanagan said that he expects a behemoth like Chobani to look at the town they are in and ask what they can do; he wants them to
exercise them some good will.
Mr. Grace said there is some confusion because Chobani is also part of another PILOT program. He stated that they were
assessed at 1.7 million and are currently assessed at four million. Mr. Grace said that the proposal wasn’t spelled out very clearly and
letter could be interpreted as saying that the entire plant was going to become part of the PILOT program. He said he wonders if it is
time for another public hearing so that people can have actual numbers. Ms. Tavares said that at the time of application the best anyone
can do is project the numbers as tax rates are different and assessed values are unknown. She said that a PILOT is based on an exemption
percentage and that this is a unique situation. Ms. Tavares said that the original plant was never part of a PILOT. She said that the first
PILOT resulted in more tax revenue and that seemed to be a win/win situation. Ms. Tavares said that until the Assessor determines the
value of the proposed project there are unknowns but once that is determined they are willing to come back in and discuss the numbers.
Mr. Iannello said he wasn’t questioning the $17,000 figure, he was saying they pay over and above that amount which was not mentioned
at all in the previous discussion. Ms. Tavares offered to come up with an example. Mr. Iannello said he would like to see that.
Mr. Flanagan said he is just trying to point out that the town is sort of always getting the short end of the stick and maybe a new
policy should be considered.
Mr. Brown said he is in the dark and happy to be there. He said that he wants to feel confident that the IDA, the county and the
county attorney are doing their job. Mr. Brown said that he wants to make sure that we are doing all that we can for people like Chobani.
He said that if we make the way through more difficult we won’t encourage any company to do anything but go somewhere else. He said
it is the IDA’s job to pave the way. Mr. Brown said that when a Supervisor brings up a concern that type of thing should be addressed
personally.
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Mr. Grace said that he would like to clarify that the Town Of Columbus strongly supports Chobani. He said that he was simply
talking about making sure that everyone is on board before we move forward. Mr. Grace said that he is asking to be informed about the
details in the future. Ms. Tavares said they will be happy to communicate further.
Employee Recognition for Long Term Employees:
Ms. Kerr thanked the Board for allowing them time to acknowledge the county’s long term employees. She said that
Supervisor Law suggested this recognition and it is a new thing for the county. Ms. Kerr said that Mr. Caldwell spent a lot of time and
she would like to thank him for his hard work on this project.
Ms. Kerr said that there are 137 employees that have served the county for more than 15 years. She said that together there are
over 3,000 years of service and just about every department is included. Ms. Kerr noted that there are 35 DPW employees that will be
recognized at their annual Summer Picnic in 2014.
Mr. Kerr said that they will recognize each of these employees and present them with a certificate. She invited everyone to join
the employees for refreshments in the committee room courtesy of Preston manor.
Supervisor Kreiner said he would like to thank the Personnel Committee for jumping on board and to give special thanks to Mr.
Seneck and Mr. Law for spearheading the project. He said that he would like to thank Ms. Kerr and Mr. Caldwell and the entire
Personnel department for their hard work. Mr. Kreiner said that he also wanted to say thank you to all of the employees of the county for
their service.
Chairman Wilcox added his thanks to the employees. He said these are the people that keep this county running and make this
job worthwhile. Mr. Wilcox thanked Ms. Kerr, Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Law for the presentation.
Reminder:
Chairman Wilcox asked the Board to bring their attention to Preferred Agenda Resolution #21 stating that November 6, 2013 is
the budget meeting session. The Chairman stated that Treasurer/Budget Officer Craine has assured him that each Supervisor will receive
the Preliminary Board Copy of the budget before that date. He said that he wants everyone to be aware that any changes need to be made
that day because that will affect our tax cap and we are very close. The Chairman asked that if anyone plans to propose any changes that
they also propose where the money for those changes will come from.
Mr. Brown said we are at the point where anything we want to add to the budget must come from somewhere else.
Mr. Flanagan asked if there is a tentative budget yet. Chairman Wilcox said not yet as there are still a couple of committee
meetings left. Mr. Woodford said that Finance will be doing the last couple of budgets on Friday.
Chairman Wilcox adjourned at 11:58 am to the 3rd Day of Annual Session, November 6, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
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THIRD DAY OF ANNUAL SESSION
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2013
The Clerk called the roll with all members present except Supervisors Blanchard and Heisler.
Supervisor McNeil offered the invocation.
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SPEAKERS
Bill Craine, County Treasurer and Budget Officer
Mr. Craine said that today’s meeting will be dedicated to budget review. He asked the Board to turn their attention to
the documents on the Projection Screen beginning with the Guiding Financial Precepts.
Chenango County Guiding Financial Precepts:
1)
Have a balanced budget using reasonable revenue and expense expectations.
2)
Other than in exigent circumstances adhere to the tax cap.
Mr. Craine said that the proposed 2014 budget is under the tax cap by $8,687.91.
3)
Maintain a NY State Comptroller’s rating of “not in fiscal stress”.
Mr. Craine noted that there are 19 counties currently “under stress” according to the Comptroller’s
office.
4)
Remain debt free.
Mr. Craine said that we are one of only four or five counties that are currently debt free. He said that we
are in the process of positioning ourselves to pay for the Cell Four project expected to come in at
approximately 3.5 million dollars. Mr. Craine said that project is slated to begin in late 2014 or early
2015.
5)
Maintain a minimum of $15,000,000 general fund surplus (i.e. not otherwise earmarked).
Mr. Craine said that the current general fund surplus is approximately 19.5 million dollars. He said that
it was over 20 million in 2012 but that he is not overly concerned about the erosion of that figure.
6)
Over the course of the next five years, reduce the application of general fund surplus applied to the
following year’s budget to $1,500,000 (<2% of the general and social services budgets).
Mr. Craine stated that the county had been criticized in the past by local businesses for applying too
much of the reserve fund into the carryover.
Mr. Craine then reviewed the 2013 budget versus the 2014 Tentative Budget. He also provided the Board with a 10 Year Tax
Rate Comparison in graph form. Mr. Craine reviewed the 2014 Budget Calendar with the Supervisors and then turned the
meeting back over to Chairman Wilcox.
Mr. Wilcox thanked Mr. Craine and recognized Mr. Outwater as Chairman of the Finance Committee.
Mr. Outwater thanked Bill Craine and the Department Heads. He said it was not easy but they feel that this is a good budget and
he would like to thank everyone for all of the work they put into the process.
Mr. Brown thanked Mr. Craine and Mr. Young for all of their hard work. He said that we are just $8,600 under the tax cap and if
we decide as a group to add anything to this budget we must take it from someone else or pass a resolution to exceed the 2% tax
cap.
Mr. Flanagan asked about growth. Mr. Young said the growth over the last ten years has not been large. Mr. Flanagan said some
towns have revalued. He said that he wonders what the equalized value was ten years ago and what it is today. Mr. Woodford
offered to go get those figures for Mr. Flanagan.
Mr. Flanagan said that it is a noble goal to reduce the application of surplus and that the Towns are always in the same position at
budget time. He said that he wondered who criticized us and asked if it was the State. Mr. Craine said that he received calls
from local business people accusing us of “eating our seed corn”. Mr. Flanagan asked how we get back to 1.5 if we are not
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developing any surplus. Mr. Craine said he has developed a 2015 budget that would allow us to meet the 2015 tax cap without
having to increase Sales Tax. He said he isn’t uncomfortable with next year’s increase of $100,000 and said that if we went from
8.2 to 8.7 million dollars that $500,000 would be a very good way to reduce the applied surplus. Mr. Craine said that he doesn’t
set policy the Board does but he is of the opinion that when you eat your seed corn you eventually don’t feed yourself. He said
that if we go into Fiscal Stress the Comptroller will set mandates and he doesn’t want us to be in that position.
Mr. Jeffrey recognized Mr. Craine, Mr. Young, Supervisor Outwater and the Finance committee for all of their hard work. He
said that he has a couple of questions regarding the creation of a full time Public Defender’s office. Mr. Jeffrey asked how it
benefits the county to go from a part time office to a full time office. He asked if we are going to be able to do an adequate job
with that structure.
Chairman Wilcox said the Public Defender proposal had gone through the Safety and Rules Committee. He asked Supervisor
Cook if he wanted to answer Mr. Jeffrey as Chairman of that committee. Supervisor Cook said that the county is continuously
paying for outside lawyers and this structure will create a savings as in house employees will now be available. He said that the
cost for Assigned Counsel has been as high as $400,000 in past years and we will now be able to do a lot of the work in house.
Mr. Jeffrey asked if the name of the full time Public Defender has been determined. Supervisor Iannello suggested going into
Executive Session if the Board wishes to discuss Personnel issues. Chairman Wilcox asked if the Board wished to discuss the
budget or Personnel.
Chairman Wilcox said that it is important to remember that part time employees garner benefits. He said that the biggest savings
results from reducing numbers and benefit costs. Mr. Wilcox said that one of the biggest goals of this proposal is to eliminate
Assigned Counsel requirements. He said that the current Public Defender feels that this proposal will accomplish that goal.
Chairman Wilcox noted that this is the first year in a long time that the Public Defender hasn’t had to come back to the Board to
ask for additional funding for Assigned Counsel.
Mr. Kreiner said if this is the first year the Public Defender hasn’t had to ask for additional funding then the problem is already
solved. He said that we are expecting to save money on Assigned Counsel with this proposal. Mr. Kreiner said that if the needs
for Assigned Counsel results from conflicts and we are planning to cut the number of attorneys in the pool that they choose from
then an expected savings is just counterintuitive. He said that the fewer attorneys there are to choose from the more you will
need Assigned Counsel. Mr. Kreiner said that he is not in favor of this budget. He said that he thinks it is a bad move. Mr.
Kreiner stated that he is not opposed to trying something new but he doesn’t think this budget or this plan is the way to go. He
said that he will reiterate that this year they haven’t asked for more money and if that is the case then why not let the department
remain as it is for another year. Mr. Wilcox said the status quo would increase the proposed budget by about $48,000 not
including compensation schedule salary increases and fringe benefit increases.
Mr. Brown said that the Public Defender always has to ask for more money for Assigned Counsel. Mr. Brown said this is what
the new guys will do. He said they will not have a private practice and this will help. Mr. Brown said that last year Mr. Outwater
said that we had to do something and asked what could be done. He said that the Public Defender was charged with coming up
with a plan and to try something different. Mr. Brown said that we have had years where we spent almost $800,000 in Assigned
Counsel. He said let’s give them a chance and see what they can do. Mr. Brown said that we cannot say if it will work or not but
we need to give them a chance.
Mr. Flanagan said he would like to echo Mr. Kreiner’s sentiments. He said that he understands the Assigned Counsel approach
and down the road there will be improvements although we may not see them right away. Mr. Flanagan said he is not convinced
if this is right or wrong and he doesn’t have an objection to trying something new. He said that he doesn’t feel as if we have
received enough information. Mr. Flanagan said that there have been times when we have spent $800,000 and yet we budgeted
only $200,000. He said we had a good year under the old system and we will be hard pressed to improve on this year. Mr.
Flanagan said that he hopes it works. He said that his expectation is that next year we will be talking about two full time District
Attorneys and he doesn’t think two will be enough for either one of the offices. Mr. Flanagan said that he hopes that he is not
right as we have always been very cautious about expanding positions. He said he realizes this appears to be the general
consensus but he doesn’t see it.
Mr. Outwater said that the Finance Committee looked at the last five years. He said that the Public Defender asked for additional
funding every year; it has been $400,000 or $500,000. Mr. Outwater said that they tasked the Public Defender’s office with
coming up with a plan. He said this proposal is going to get us under the tax cap and they have been given a goal to cut the
Assigned Counsel expenses even more. Mr. Outwater said that we need to give them a chance.
Mr. Flanagan said that his concern is that two or three bodies can’t be in as many places as six bodies. Mr. Outwater said we
haven’t taken all the Assigned Counsel money away.
Mr. Kreiner said this year they haven’t asked for more money; let’s give them another year. Mr. Brown said if we do that we
have to come up with another $50,000 which we will have to take away from somebody else. He said that we will be in the same
situation as last year if we do that.
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Mr. McNeil asked if $50,000 was too much to take out of applied surplus. Mr. Brown said yes.
Mr. Craine said the trend is to drive that number down. He said his marching orders from this Board were to reduce the surplus
and his three budgets have all been that way. Mr. Craine said that he would prefer that number to go down but he doesn’t set
policy. Mr. Brown said Mr. Craine’s analogy regarding eating the seed corn is very well put. Mr. Brown said we have to have
$15,000,000 each year or we have to go to the bank and borrow money and that is a bad habit to get into. He said that the
expected Sales Tax Revenue is more than we actually got this year; we have maximized the revenue. Mr. Brown said that if we
take money out of surplus there is no guarantee we will get it back.
Mr. Schlag said it was his understanding that the basis for this new plan was the fact that there wasn’t going to be as much
conflict because the full time people wouldn’t have private practices anymore. Mr. Schlag asked Mr. Cameron to explain his
rationale as to why will this work.
Mr. Cameron said there are several reasons why going to a full time office makes sense. He said that much of the need for
Assigned Counsel occurs when there are multiple defendants; that happens. Mr. Cameron said they have also had conflicts
because Family Court has assigned counsel to all interested parties. He said that this year we initiated a plan that there would no
longer be attorneys assigned to everyone who was an interested party in a proceeding.
Mr. Cameron said that if the employees are all full time employees without private practices that will reduce the possibility of
conflict. He said that frequently in private practice an attorney may be representing someone on a matter and the next thing you
know that client is charged in court or has become the victim of a crime that requires Public Defender representation and now
that case has to be assigned out. Mr. Cameron explained that the entire Public Defender’s office is considered one entity. He
said that by going full time they will be able to take on cases that have been assigned out previously simply because they will
have more time to do so. Mr. Cameron stated that Parole Revocation Hearings and Family Court matters assigned by judges
often come in at odd times when lawyers with private practices are not available. He said that the full time employees will now
be able to handle those cases. Mr. Cameron said that he has already started doing this because it is important to him. He said
that he thinks they do a really good job and they can do an even better job. Mr. Cameron said that Chenango County has an
aggressive District Attorney’s office and that Public Defender clients have a right to an attorney. He said that they try very hard
to make sure they can take care of that.
Mr. Cameron said that another thing his office has initiated is the requirement for more information from applicants to support
their claim that they are indigent and eligible for services. He said that some clients are automatically assigned a Public Defender
when they are in jail. Mr. Cameron said that they may no longer be eligible when they get out of jail and go back to work. He
said they are also beginning to start the process where some clients may have to pay the Public Defender’s office for the services
they are receiving. Mr. Cameron said that they are trying to provide comprehensive competent legal services.
Mr. Kreiner asked if it is a conflict to represent a person as a Public Defender if at any point in time that person was a client in
that Public Defender’s private practice. Mr. Cameron said that if an attorney had represented that person in a civil matter then it
should not be a conflict. Mr. Jeffrey asked if it would be a different situation if it had been a criminal case. Mr. Cameron said a
conflict would arise if they have represented someone who was a victim of a crime. Mr. Kreiner said Mr. Cameron should have
considered this before rolling this plan out. He asked if this wasn’t a fundamental question that should have been asked.
Chairman Wilcox said that the question had been asked and discussed. Mr. Cameron said that in most situations having full time
employees would reduce the possibility of conflict. He said that in the short term conflicts may occur.
Mr. Khoury said we are restructuring with more hours and less people and that the theme is to double down on the status quo. He
said there was never written plan that they just said they need more time. Mr. Khoury asked if there was a plan submitted to
show how we will create savings by controlling costs and screening applicants. Mr. Cameron said that there is nothing written
except that the new full time attorneys will all be assigned court (as they are now) except on a full time basis. He said that the
attorneys will be available to clients and to do the other supportive items that need to be done. Mr. Cameron said that it will be a
law office where everyone is working toward the same goals and where everyone will know more about what is going on. He
explained that right now the Public Defender’s office is a loose conglomeration of people with no comprehensive theme as to
what the policies or goals are. Mr. Jeffrey said that is what Mr. Khoury is asking for. He said he wants to know what the plan
is. Mr. Khoury said that a written plan could identify where costs are getting out of control and where things are slipping. He
said that we are obviously going to restructure and he would like to see a plan that includes something more than we need more
hours.
Mr. Kreiner said kudos to the Public Defender’s office. He said that the feedback is that they are doing a better job of screening
to determine people’s eligibility. Mr. Kreiner said that his next comment is that he thinks the office needs better management.
He said he thinks we are getting there and we have seen some of it this in the reduced assigned counsel numbers. Mr. Kreiner
said that he would like to remind his colleagues that we are going to give this plan a chance. He said that he is all for changing
and saving money but one thing that comes to mind is that once we go someplace we never go back. Mr. Kreiner said that if this
plan doesn’t work he thinks we will be stuck with it. He said that it is also going to have a ripple effect. Mr. Kreiner said that the
District Attorney wants another full time employee. Mr. Brown said that the District Attorney has wanted that for 20 years. Mr.
Kreiner said another ripple effect is that the Public Defender will want the same pay as the District Attorney in order to make
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things equal. Mr. Brown said none of those things are new; the District Attorney has always wanted another person. Mr. Kreiner
said he also thinks this plan hasn’t been thought out. He said that he would like to see the exploration of a Legal Aid office. Mr.
Kreiner said that this has worked well for other counties at a lower cost. He stated that he doesn’t think we have done our due
diligence. Mr. Outwater said it is a plan and he personally believes that it will work. Mr. Outwater stated that he will be the first
person to suggest going back if the plan does not work. He asked how we will know if the plan will work unless we try. Mr.
Brown said that the guy who developed this plan isn’t a yahoo and we should give him a chance.
Mr. McNeil made a motion to change the Public Defender’s budget to its 2013 status with the appropriate approved
compensation schedule salary increases and to use surplus funds to cover the difference required to balance the 2014 budget.
Mr. Kreiner seconded the motion.
Results of a Roll Call Vote were: Yes – 353, No – 1299, Absent – 75
Supervisors McNeil, Jeffrey, Kreiner and Khoury voted yes.
Absent: Supervisors Blanchard and Heisler
The motion failed.
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Supervisor Wansor said that in light of all this discussion and uncertainty we should make a request of the Public Defender to
come to the Board with reports as we move forward with the modification of the department. Mr. Wilcox asked Dr. Wansor how
often he thinks that Mr. Cameron should report. Dr. Wansor said quarterly.
Dr. Wansor made a motion to receive quarterly reports from the Public Defender’s office.
Mr. Schlag seconded the motion.
Carried.
Mr. Brown mentioned that it was nice to see the retirement numbers remain the same. Mr. Flanagan said he was disappointed as
usually in an election year the number goes down.
Mr. Flanagan said he would like to reiterate that when we have this type of discussion he would like a clearer explanation. He
said that when we voted on the compensation schedule he was looking for more of a description than was in the minutes. He said
that he hates to hear it on the day they do the budget review.
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Mr. Brown made a motion to send the 2014 Tentative Budget to the Public Hearing.
Dr. Wansor seconded the motion.
Carried.
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RESOLUTION # 206-13
ESTABLISHING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON 2014
TENTATIVE CHENANGO COUNTY BUDGET
RESOLVED, That a Public Hearing on the Chenango County 2014 Tentative Budget shall be held on November 26th,
2013 at 7:00 PM in the Supervisors’ Chambers, County Office Building, Norwich, New York, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors shall give notice of said Public Hearing by publishing the
same in the official newspapers of Chenango County in accordance with law.
Seconded by Supervisor Outwater and duly adopted.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #206-13 Mr. Kreiner asked why the Board doesn’t adopt the budget the night of the Public
Hearing instead of coming in again the very next morning. He said that we should just do it that night after the Public Hearing
and save time and money.
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Mr. Schlag asked if that is legal. Mr. Flanagan said that they do it at the Town level.
Mr. Woodford said we often use that morning meeting as an extra Board meeting. Mr. Kreiner said we are coming in again on
December 9th anyway. Mr. Woodford said that off the top of his head he doesn’t see any reason why Mr. Kreiner’s suggestion
isn’t feasible.
Mr. Wilcox asked if it would it be prudent to have the County Attorney research this and let the Board make a decision during the
November 12th board meeting. Mr. Woodford said we scheduled that meeting by resolution but it can certainly be cancelled. Mr.
Flanagan said we should leave it up to the attorney. Mr. Wilcox said that Mr. Gordon will let us know on Tuesday.
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Mr. Outwater made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to cancel the Board meeting scheduled for November 15, 2013.
Carried.
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The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:27 am to the Regular Board Meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 12,
2013 at 10:30 a.m.
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FOURTH DAY OF ANNUAL SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013
Chairman Wilcox called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the roll with all members present except Supervisor Grace.
Supervisor Jeffrey offered the invocation.
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Regular Monthly Meeting – October 15, 2013
Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Westcott, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board.
Carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Woodford said there were no additional Communications.
Supervisor Outwater made a motion to move Communication #3 to the Health and Human Services Committee and
receive and file all of the Communications. Supervisor Brown seconded the motion. Carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
10-22-13
Finance
10-09-13, 10-18-13, 10-31-13
10-29-13
Personnel
10-30-13
10-08-13
Public Works
10-17-13
Safety & Rules
10-16-13
Dr. Wansor moved, seconded by Mr. Mastro, to receive and file all the committee reports. Carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Re: Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2013 – “A Local Law Fixing Annual Salaries of Certain County Officers for the
Year 2014”
Chairman Wilcox declared the public hearing open and asked anyone who wished to address the Board to please step
forward and state their name. The Chairman repeated his request.
With no one wishing to be heard, Mr. Kreiner made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Dr. Wansor seconded the
motion. Carried.
LOCAL LAW
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF CHENANGO
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2014
A LOCAL LAW FIXING ANNUAL SALARIES OF CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2014
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BE IT ENACTED, by the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County.
Section 1. The flat annual salaries of the following named County Officers shall be in the amount set opposite each, to
wit:
Commissioner of Social Services
$
73,177
Director of Public Works
$
72,140
Personnel Officer
$
60,524
Commissioner of Elections (2) ea.
$
32,421
District Attorney
$ 146,400
County Treasurer
$
69,760
Director of Real Property Tax
$
67,055
$ 152,500
eff. 4/1/2014
Section 2. The above specified salaries shall be effective on and after January first, Two Thousand and Fourteen.
Section 3. In the event a vacancy shall occur in an appointive position for which a term of office is prescribed by law
after this local law is adopted by the Board of Supervisors, the salary amount for a new appointee shall be set by the Board of
Supervisors having the authority to make such an appointment.
Section 4. This law shall be subject to a permissive referendum as provided in Section 24 of the Municipal Home Rule
Law of the State of New York, but if no petition for a referendum be filed, then this law shall become effective upon filing same
with the Department of State.
Results of a Roll Call vote were: Yes – 1693, No – 0, Absent – 34
The Chairman declared the Local Law duly adopted.
Prior to the adoption of the Local Law Supervisor Flanagan asked if the April 2014 increase scheduled for the District Attorney is
based on State Law. Chairman Wilcox said yes. Mr. Flanagan said that is a nice percentage raise. Mr. Flanagan asked if
everyone at the state level is receiving the same percentage. County Attorney Alan Gordon explained that the District Attorney is
required to receive the same percentage as the County Judge. He said this is the third step of a three step increase that the County
Judges received.
Mr. Kreiner said that he wanted to remind Mr. Flanagan and the rest of the Board of Supervisors that if this county wanted to go
back to a part time District Attorney position that would enable the County to control the salary.
Mr. McNeil made a motion to amend the Local Law to correct the year from Two Thousand and Thirteen to Two Thousand and
Fourteen. Mr. Iannello seconded the motion.
The amendment Carried.
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RESOLUTIONS
PREFERRED AGENDA
PREFERRED AGENDA
November 12, 2013
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Calling On The USDA To Rescind Recommendations To Only Provide Skim And 1% Milk In Schools
Authorizing Levy Of Past Due Water Charges In The Mount Upton Water District – Town Of Guilford
Authorizing Levy Of Past Due Water Charges In The Hamlet Of Guilford Water District – Town Of Guilford
Authorizing Appropriation Of Funds For Purchase Of Computers – Planning And Development
Authorizing Renewal Of The Agreement With Public Employers Risk Management Association, Inc. (PERMA) For A
Large Deductible Plan For The Administration Of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
Authorizing Ratification Of 2014 Budget For The BAGS Solid Waste Management District
Designating Commerce Chenango As The Authorized Agency And The Official Tourism Promotion Agent For The County
Of Chenango And To Prepare Applications And Receive Grants Under The New York State Tourism Promotion Act
Authorizing Reimbursement To Director Of Weights And Measures For Office Space In His Home
Establishing Monthly Board Meeting Dates For 2014
Designating The Date For The 2014 Organizational Meeting Of The Chenango County Board Of Supervisors
Designation Of Final Day
Designation Of Official Democratic Newspaper
Designation Of Official Republican Newspaper
Authorizing Renewal Of License Agreements For Rental Of Space To Abstract Companies – County Clerk
Authorizing Youth Bureau Director To Sign Amendments For Youth Bureau Budget
Authorizing Youth Bureau Director And Chairman Of The Board To Sign All Necessary Contracts And Forms – Youth
Bureau
Authorizing Chairman Of The Board And Youth Bureau Director To Sign Agreements With Subcontract Agencies
Authorizing Adoption Of Standard Work Days For Chenango County Elected And Appointed Officials Participating In The
Authorizing Charge Backs To Towns And Cities
Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Purchase Of Computer Equipment For Dispatch – Public Safety Building Corrections
Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Overtime And Extra Hire Expenses – Public Safety Building Corrections
Authorizing Transfer Of Real Property To Chenango Housing Improvement Program, Inc. - Delinquent Tax Services
Final Credits And Debits From The Chenango County Treasurer
Authorizing The Transfer Of Funds For Typist – Fire Code Enforcement – Department Of Public Health
Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation Of Funds For Community College Expenses
Authorizing The Transfer Of Funds From Appropriation Account To Capital Project Account – Bureau Of Fire
Authorizing The Appropriation Of Funds For Replacement Of Roof At The Fire Training Center – Bureau Of Fire
28. Calling Public Hearing For 2013 Community Development Block Grant Application(s) – Department of Planning &
Development
29. Authorizing Levy Of Past Due Water Charges In The South Otselic Water District – Town Of Otselic
30. Designation Date of 2013 Warrant
31. Adoption of County Taxable Totals – Real Property Tax Services
Mr. Iannello moved, Seconded by Mr. Seneck, to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions.
Mr. Kreiner requested that Resolution #26 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1693, No – 0, Absent – 34
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RESOLUTION #207-13P
CALLING ON THE USDA TO RESCIND RECOMMENDATIONS
TO ONLY PROVIDE SKIM AND 1% MILK IN SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, studies by Dr. Mark D. DeBoer and Dr. Rebecca Scharf, both of the University of Virginia, found that
children who drank skim milk weighed more on average than their counterparts who drank whole milk, and
WHEREAS, a 2005 study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital showed that consumption of skim milk and 1% milk
were associated with weight gain among nine to fourteen year olds, and
WHEREAS, a 2010 study by Children’s Hospital in Boston showed that children who drank more whole milk had a
lower Body Mass Index, and
WHEREAS, seventeen schools provide school lunches and breakfasts to students within Chenango County, and
WHEREAS, more than 408 million school lunches and breakfasts are served in New York Schools each year, and
WHEREAS, more than 7.3 billion school lunches and breakfasts are served in the United States each year, and
WHEREAS, contrary to the evidence of the above mentioned studies the United States Department of Agriculture
requires schools serve only skim and 1% milk to students, and
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WHEREAS, it was recommended by the Chenango County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board to call on the
United States Department of Agriculture to rescind such recommendation,
RESOLVED, That Chenango County recommends the United States Department of Agriculture rescind the
recommendation to only provide skim and 1% milk in schools, and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of said resolution shall be sent to the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture &
Markets, the United States Department of Agriculture, US Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer, and US
Congressman Richard Hanna.
Seconded by Mr. Iannello
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RESOLUTION #208-13
DESIGNATION DATE OF 2013 WARRANT
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby designates December 27th, 2013 as the date
which shall appear on the tax rolls and the date affixed to the Town Warrants.
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RESOLUTION #209-13
ADOPTION OF COUNTY TAXABLE TOTALS – REAL
PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
RESOLVED, That the following County Taxable Assessed Value of Real Property in the respective Towns and the
City of Norwich, less exemptions, be and hereby are received, filed and adopted for 2014 Tax Levy:
Percent of
Town/City
Taxable Value
Budget
Norwich City
$
142,422,107
8.45%
Afton
$
94,297,510
6.60%
Bainbridge
$
170,400,692
7.28%
Columbus
$
67,847,133
2.90%
Coventry
$
86,948,479
3.83%
German
$
10,524,498
0.99%
Greene
$
287,058,175
12.91%
Guilford
$
152,565,359
6.52%
Lincklaen
$
13,461,699
0.87%
McDonough
$
41,034,280
2.20%
New Berlin
$
130,040,980
5.56%
North Norwich
$
51,590,682
3.24%
Norwich
$
102,832,273
8.30%
Otselic
$
21,517,433
1.91%
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Oxford
$
100,685,725
6.33%
Pharsalia
$
29,508,642
2.34%
Pitcher
$
15,748,540
1.43%
Plymouth
$
51,399,310
3.87%
Preston
$
21,417,135
2.06%
Sherburne
$
131,573,718
6.77%
Smithville
$
41,724,098
2.66%
Smyrna
$
47,863,039
3.01%
Totals:
$
1,812,461,507
100.00%
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #209-13 Mr. Flanagan said he wanted to thank the Real Property Services Director
for putting the percentage in this detail as it is instructive.
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RESOLUTION #210-13
AUTHORIZING LEVY OF PAST DUE WATER CHARGES IN
THE SOUTH OTSELIC WATER DISTRICT – TOWN OF
OTSELIC
Mr. Williams offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Otselic, Chenango County, has transmitted to this Board a resolution showing unpaid water
charges in the South Otselic Water District against properties briefly described, a copy of which is annexed hereto, and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that said unpaid water charges be levied against said properties,
RESOLVED, That the unpaid water charges be levied against the premises hereinafter described upon which said water
was used, such amounts to be levied with the 2014 land taxes. The said properties against which these taxes are to be levied are
listed below and described as follows:
PARCEL ID #
PROPERTY OWNER
RELEVY AMOUNT
52.-1-16.6
Marshall, Leroy J
$
60.00
65.-1-9.51
Drumheiser, Suzanne
$
60.94
65.07-1-3
Whorrall, Jerry L
$
60.00
65.07-1-7
Graham, Ronald J
$
60.00
65.07-1-8
Lavigne, Armand L III
$
32.36
65.-1-34
Huntley, Arnold
$
60.00
65.11-1-1
Stevens, Angelo
$
60.00
65.11-1-5
Adolph, Rosemary
$
30.00
65.11-1-6
Lidell, Alan E
$
135.46
65.11-1-7
Graham, Ronald J
$
369.70
65.11-1-9
Allen, Scott
$
60.00
65.11-1-11
Thiel Michael
$
60.00
65.11-1-12
Wood, Jeffrey L
$
5.00
65.11-1-13
Wood, Jeffrey L
$
112.32
65.11-1-21
Comfort, Malcolm Hugh
$
70.67
65.11-1-22
Bertholf, Mary L
$
2.50
65.11-1-26
Sheridan, Claude Michael
$
17.66
65.11-1-31
Crandall, Patricia A
$
30.00
65.11-1-32.2
Letlough, Wayne
$
60.00
65.11-1-38
Lopez, Eugenio
$
60.00
65.11-1-40
Wood, Christopher
$
65.04
65.11-1-41.31
Foster, Jeremy
$
5.00
65.11-1-41.32
Foster, Jeremy
$
71.20
65.11-1-44.1
Monuszko, Edward
$
60.00
65.11-1-54
Smith, Raymond C
$
60.00
65.11-1-65
Monuszko, Edward
$
60.00
65.11-1-69
Kingsley, Irene B
$
65.18
65.11-1-70
Huntley, Mathew S
$
60.00
65.11-1-72
Fitch, Alyce
$
30.00
65.11-1-78
Hamlin, Jerry W
$
60.00
65.11-1-80.1
Loomis, Dawn
$
30.00
65.11-1-86
Moyer, Steven
$
14.92
65.11-1-87.2
Moyer, Steven A
$
60.00
65.11-1-89.5
Phillips, Herbert L
$
30.00
65.11-1-90
Huntley, Arnold
$
60.00
65.11-1-93
Beckwith, Jon S
$
15.00
65.11-1-96.2
Miller, Aaron
$
60.00
65.11-1-98
Fuller, Lois
$
68.82
$
2,281.77
RELEVY TOTAL
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and be it further
RESOLVED, That said taxes are levied pursuant to the provisions of Section 198
Subdivision 3(d) of the Town Law.
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RESOLUTION #211-13
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR OVERTIME AND
EXTRA HIRE EXPENSES – PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
CORRECTIONS
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amount of $8,500.00, from Appropriation Account #A3020.190 – Overtime - Dispatchers, to Appropriation Account #A3020.143
– Public Safety Dispatchers – Part-time, and be it further
amount of $22,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A3110.121 – Part-time Officers, to Appropriation Account #A3170.190 –
Overtime.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #211-13 Mr. Flanagan said that he meant to pull a different Resolution. He said that he had
wanted to ask about the Contingency Fund and he apologized for his error.
Mr. Craine said that there is no reason to believe that we will need any money from the contingency fund for the remainder of the
year. Mr. Flanagan asked if the 2014 amount is similar for next year as he was wondering about the Community College
expenses. Mr. Craine stated that the 2014 budget anticipates an additional $100,000 for Community College expenses.
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RESOLUTION #212-13
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO
CHENANGO HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, INC.DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES
The Finance Committee offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there exists a parcel of land in the Village of Oxford, identified as Tax Map #182.15-1-33, which has been
through a tax foreclosure proceeding, and
WHEREAS, said parcel is an unmarketable vacant lot being undersized for any building purposes, and
WHEREAS, said parcel has been through numerous tax foreclosure sales with no interested buyers, and
WHEREAS, Chenango Housing Improvement Program, Inc. (CHIP) owns and operates Brookside Apartments which
adjoins said parcel of land and has expressed an interest in acquiring said parcel,
RESOLVED, that upon the payment of the current village taxes ($108.12), school taxes ($130.26) and filing fees
($55.00), the Chairman and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby are authorized to execute, on behalf of the County
of Chenango, any such documents and/or agreements as may be required to transfer to Chenango Housing Improvement
Program, Inc. said parcel of real property, identified as Tax Map Number 182.15-1-33 in the Village of Oxford, and be it further
RESOLVED, that such conveyance shall be subject to all applicable local zoning or land use regulations.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #212-13 Mr. Flanagan said he was curious as to why this included only a small
amount of tax. Mr. Craine said it is the last parcel of county owned land not cleared through the Tax Sale process. He said this is
a piece of land approximately the size of this board room which sits adjacent to a CHIP property. Mr. Craine explained that this
piece of property has been through tax sale five or six times. He said that it had a mobile home on it at one time. He said that
according to Village of Oxford officials the parcel is too small for almost any use due to zoning regulations. Mr. Craine stated
that CHIP wasn’t willing to bid on the property but they were willing to take it under the same circumstances that the Village of
Oxford took the abandoned building next to its Village Hall. Treasurer Craine said there was actually about $35,000 in unpaid
taxes that was associated with this property. He said he felt it was a good idea to clean this issue up and move forward.
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RESOLUTION #213-13
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM
APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT TO CAPITAL PROJECT
ACCOUNT – BUREAU OF FIRE
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Bureau of Fire annually budgets for the replacement of vehicles for fire service, and
WHEREAS, said annual appropriations are transferred to a Capital Project Account for future expenditures to replace
vehicles for fire service,
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RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $11,000.00, be made from Appropriation Account #A3410.55
– Capital Project Bureau of Fire to Capital Project Revenue Account #A9950.41, and be it further
RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $11,000.00, be made from Capital Project Revenue Account
#A9950.41 to Capital Project Account #H2770.78 – Capital Reserve Bureau of Fire, in order to provide funding for the future
replacement of vehicles for fire service.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #213-13 Mr. Kreiner asked if expenditures from this capital project account have to
go through the Board. Mr. Brown said it would be necessary to obtain authorization from the Board to put a purchase out to bid.
Mr. Kreiner asked Mr. Beckwith to update the Board on the problems associated with the radio situations. He said if we are
going to spend money on vehicles we should get the radio system fixed. Mr. Beckwith said that the radio system is all fixed. He
said they have been working on some small issues. Mr. Beckwith explained that any radio maintenance would be paid for from a
different fund.
Mr. Flanagan said that this is funding for a vehicle which is on a long term equipment schedule. Mr. Schlag said they
debated how much should be allowed to be put into this fund. He said that even with this amount there will not be enough in the
fund to purchase what is needed when the time comes. Mr. Flanagan asked what will be purchased. Mr. Beckwith said this fund
will be used to replace the mobile cascade vehicle that had the motor replaced and he noted that the motor has blown again two
weeks ago. Mr. Flanagan asked what a mobile cascade vehicle is. Mr. Beckwith said it is a 2004 Ford 550 and it keeps having
problems. He said it needs to be replaced; we have put about $25,000 into the motor. Mr. Iannello said that year and that engine
had an awful lot of trouble; he had one and got a replacement engine from Ford. Mr. Beckwith said that the previous County
Attorney had contacted Ford and they will not do anything for us.
Mr. Khoury said that everything west of the Village of Smyrna has been spotty as far as radio coverage. Mr. Beckwith
said some of the Otselic tower site has been modified. He said they have to be careful of what is called shadowing so they had to
put in a directional antenna. Mr. Beckwith said there isn’t a lot that can be done to increase coverage in that area without
building another tower site because there are three valleys that affect service.
Mr. Flanagan said that the dead spots in Otselic were one of the arguments for having a new tower system in the first
place. He asked if this is the same trouble spot that was used to convince the Board to approve the new radio system. Mr.
Beckwith said no and explained that they moved the Tower in Otselic closer so that it blows right down into that valley. He said
the problem is that there are checks and balances versus population and they ended up concentrating on the populated area. Mr.
Williams said we have some areas that are still spotty.
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RESOLUTION #214-13P
THE MOUNT UPTON WATER DISTRICT – TOWN OF
GUILFORD
WHEREAS, the Town of Guilford, Chenango County, has transmitted to this Board a resolution showing unpaid water
charges in the Mount Upton Water District against properties briefly described, a copy of which is annexed hereto, and
was used, such amounts to be levied with the Year 2014 land taxes. The said properties against which these taxes are to be levied
are listed below and described as follows:
RELEVY
AMOUNT
PARCEL ID
PROPERTY OWNER
187.19-1-19
Hawkins, David
$
57.75
199.07-1-4
O'Hara, Bryan W
$
118.39
176
199.07-2-22
Hudson, Tim
$
101.06
199.07-2-23
Hudson, Tim E
$
101.06
199.07-2-24
Alger, Michael R
$
118.39
199.07-1-16.2
Oliver, Jason D
$
118.39
199.07-1-26
Williams, John
$
118.39
199.07-1-28
Moore, Patricia A
$
118.39
199.07-1-36
O'Hara, Bryan
$
118.39
199.07-2-11
Joslyn, William F III
$
57.75
199.07-2-16
Hartwell, Cassandra S
$
118.39
199.07-2-17
Castrucci, Andrew
$
118.39
199.07-2-27
Stevens, Dennis M
$
118.39
199.07-2-29
Condon, Rebecca J
$
384.76
199.07-2-35
Zaczek, Jeffrey S
$
118.39
199.07-2-37
Heath, Russell J
$
118.39
199.07-2-43
Antao Sonia C
$
207.18
199.07-3-1
Peck, Clifford
$
57.75
199.07-3-4
Kishbaugh, Laura
$
57.75
199.07-3-5
Sturhann, Robert
$
57.75
199.07-3-9
Joslyn, William F Jr
$
118.39
199.07-3-10
Thatford, Timothy J
$
118.39
199.07-3-11
Hoke, Terry L
$
118.39
TOTAL RELEVY
$
2,740.27
and be it further
RESOLVED, That said taxes are levied pursuant to the provisions of Section 198 Subdivision 3(d) of the
Town Law.
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RESOLUTION #215-13P
THE HAMLET OF GUILFORD WATER DISTRICT – TOWN OF
GUILFORD
WHEREAS, the Town of Guilford, Chenango County, has transmitted to this Board a resolution showing unpaid water
charges in the Guilford Water District against properties briefly described, a copy of which is annexed hereto, and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that said unpaid water charges be levied against said property,
was used, such amounts to be levied with the Year 2014 land taxes. The said properties against which these taxes are to be levied
are listed below and described as follows:
PARCEL ID
PROPERTY OWNER
RELEVY
AMOUNT
209.05-1-29
Munyan, Deborah L
$
141.75
209.05-1-31
Vigus, Patrick
$
290.59
209.05-1-34
Alpaugh, Delos
$
141.75
209.05-1-38
Gray, George A
$
290.59
209.05-1-39
Murray, Timothy D
$
290.59
209.09-1-1
Falciani, Robert J Jr
$
131.25
209.09-1-4
Peck, Douglas E
$
290.59
209.09-1-6
Willis, Brian
$
141.75
209.09-1-16
Worden, Johnathon H
$
290.59
209.05-1-45
Coogan, Grace Joan
$
290.59
209.05-1-46
Wilson, Sue Lynn
$
141.75
209.1-1-3
Murray, Betty
$
290.59
209.1-1-4
Murray, Timothy D
$
290.59
209.1-1-15
Nichols, Shannon L
$
290.59
209.1-1-16.2
Healy, Patrick
$
141.75
209.1-1-17.1
Knuth, Marco A
$
141.75
209.1-1-20
Paul, Kirl
$
141.75
209.1-1-23
Page, Ronda
$
212.63
209.1-1-25
Steigerwald, Donald R
$
290.59
209.1-1-34.1
Hamer, Angela D
$
290.59
209.1-1-36
Franklin, Penny
$
290.59
209.1-1-38
Murcray, Fred N
$
290.59
209.1-1-39
County of Chenango
$
290.59
209.1-1-48
Pratt, Terry A
$
290.59
209.09-1-18
Hoffman Nicole
$
290.59
209.09-1-19
Rico, Joseph P
$
290.59
209.09-1-21
Thomas, Rosemary
$
290.59
209.1-1-54
Saam, Joseph G
$
290.59
209.05-1-47.2
Pikul, Matthew J
$
141.75
RELEVY TOTAL
$ 6,999.09
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and be it further
RESOLVED, That said taxes are levied pursuant to the provisions of Section 198 Subdivision 3(d) of the Town Law.
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RESOLUTION #216-13P
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE
OF COMPUTERS – PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
– Planning Service Comm. Dev. Fund by $6,652.43, and be it further
Appropriation Account #A8020.21 – Equipment, in order to provide the funds necessary for the purchase of computers for
Planning and Development.
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RESOLUTION #217-13P
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH
PUBLIC EMPLOYERS RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION,
INC. (PERMA) FOR A LARGE DEDUCTIBLE PLAN FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
BENEFITS
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango, by prior Board Resolution, did enter into an agreement with Public Employers
Risk Management Association, Inc. (PERMA) of Latham, New York for the administration of Workers’ Compensation,
Volunteer Firefighters, and Volunteer Ambulance Workers benefits for the County of Chenango, and
WHEREAS, said agreement expires on December 31, 2013, and
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango desires to renew said agreement for an additional three (3) year period,
commencing January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2016,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board, upon approval of the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized to
sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a renewal Agreement with Public Employer Risk Management Association, Inc.
(PERMA) for a Deductible Plan, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the contract period for said Deductible Plan shall commence January 1, 2014 and shall terminate on
December 31, 2016, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said Deductible Plan shall be made from Appropriation Account #S1722.47 –
Administrative Contract Expense.
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RESOLUTION #218-13P
AUTHORIZING RATIFICATION OF 2014 BUDGET FOR THE
BAGS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the 2014 Budget for the BAGS Solid Waste Management District was adopted by the District
Board of Directors at their September 16, 2013 meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Clerk of said District has forwarded to the Clerk of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors a copy
of said adopted budget,
RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors does hereby ratify the budget adopted by the BAGS Solid Waste
Management District for the year 2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the BAGS Solid Waste
Management District.
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RESOLUTION #219-13P
AUTHORIZING CHARGE BACKS TO TOWNS AND CITIES
RESOLVED, That the Budget Officer be and hereby is authorized to charge back to the City and several Towns of the
County for certain expenditures, including, but not limited to tax roll, tax bills and envelopes in a total amount of $34,839.01, as
follows:
City/Town
Amount
Afton
$ 2,210.28
Bainbridge
$ 2,128.82
Columbus
$
Coventry
$ 1,342.93
German
$
Greene
$ 3,341.99
Guilford
$ 2,394.59
Lincklaen
$
McDonough
$ 1,211.69
New Berlin
$ 1,905.63
N. Norwich
$ 1,174.92
Norwich
$ 2,385.23
Otselic
$
Oxford
$ 2,618.13
Pharsalia
$
882.09
Pitcher
$
691.02
Plymouth
$ 1,551.81
Preston
$
Sherburne
$ 2,250.61
Smithville
$ 1,278.41
Smyrna
$ 1,261.93
City of Norwich
$ 2,358.59
TOTALS
$34,839.01
879.44
605.26
505.94
964.37
895.33
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RESOLUTION #220-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR DISPATCH – PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING CORRECTIONS
RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $6,210.00, be made from Appropriation Account #A3170.43 –
Quarter Master, to Appropriation Account #A3170.21 – Equipment, in order to provide the additional funds necessary for the
purchase of Computer Equipment for the Dispatch Center.
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RESOLUTION #221-13P
FINAL CREDITS AND DEBITS FROM THE CHENANGO
COUNTY TREASURER
RESOLVED, That the following summary of the Credits and Debits Report, as of November 1, 2013, from the Office
of the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is received, filed and adopted:
Town/City
Debit
Credit
Afton
$ 2,845.21
Bainbridge
$
666.69
Columbus
$
348.76
Coventry
$
74.31
German
$
22.98
Greene
$ 4,413.38
Guilford
$
177.75
Lincklaen
$
37.87
McDonough
$
121.53
New Berlin
$
60.08
N. Norwich
$
111.69
Norwich
$
306.56
Oxford
$
79.35
Pharsalia
$
1.71
Pitcher
$
46.77
Plymouth
$
457.25
Preston
$
110.13
Sherburne
$
483.24
Smithville
$
84.62
Otselic
$
44.78
Smyrna
$
323.91
City Of Nor
$
2.27
TOTALS
$ 3,216.17
$ 7,604.67
NET TOTAL
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$(4,388.50)
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RESOLUTION #222-13P
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR TYPIST –
CODE ENFORCEMENT – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
amount of $4,737.15, from Appropriation Account #A3411.10 – Code Enforcement Officer to Appropriation Account
#A3411.15 – Typist.
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RESOLUTION #223-13P
AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXPENSES
RESOLVED, That a supplemental appropriation of funds, in the amount of $140,841.22, be made from Appropriation
Account #A1990.46 – Contingent Account, to Appropriation Account #A2490.44 – Other Expense, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $4,628.40, be made from Revenue Account #A1287 –
Tobacco Settlement (Shared Revenues) to Appropriation Account #A2490.44 – Other Expense.
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RESOLUTION #224-13P
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR
REPLACEMENT OF ROOF AT THE FIRE TRAINING CENTER –
BUREAU OF FIRE
WHEREAS, the Fire Coordinator has solicited bids for the replacement of the roof at the Fire Training Center, and
WHEREAS, two (2) bids were received; the lower of which was $23,500.00,
Tobacco Settlement (Shared Revenues) to Appropriation Account #A3410.49 – Fire Training Center, and be it further
Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an agreement with C&M Construction,
LLC, of Oxford, New York for the replacement of the roof at the Fire Training Center.
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RESOLUTION #225-13P
AUTHORIZING YOUTH BUREAU DIRECTOR TO SIGN
AMENDMENTS FOR YOUTH BUREAU BUDGET
WHEREAS, from time to time it is necessary for the Youth Bureau Director to sign amendments to contracts within the
Youth Bureau Budget,
RESOLVED, That authorization be and hereby is given to the Youth Bureau Director to sign those amendments where
there is no increase in funding.
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RESOLUTION #226-13P
AUTHORIZING YOUTH BUREAU DIRECTOR AND
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY
CONTRACTS AND FORMS – YOUTH BUREAU
RESOLVED, That authorization be and hereby is given to the Youth Bureau Director to sign all necessary applications,
documents and forms on behalf of Chenango County for NYS Office of Children and Family Services funds, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized to sign all contracts, documents and forms
pertaining to application for year 2014 YDDP (Youth Development and Delinquency Prevention) and Year 2014 SDPP (Special
Delinquency Program Prevention) Youth Bureau funding.
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RESOLUTION #227-13P
AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND YOUTH
BUREAU DIRECTOR TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH
SUBCONTRACT AGENCIES
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board and the Chenango County Youth Bureau Director be and hereby are
authorized to sign all necessary agreements with County Subcontract Agencies, subject to the adoption of the 2014 Chenango
County Budget and approved State Aid funding.
RESOLUTION #228-13P
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Name
Social
Registration
Standard
Security
Number
Work
Day
(Hrs/day)
Number
Term Begins/Ends
Participates
in
Employer's
Days/-
Time Keeping
Month
(Last
System
(Based
on
Record of
4 digits)
(Y/N)
Activities)
Elected Officials
Appointed Officials
ADAS Program Coord
Cheryl DeRosa
1602
42710806
7
1/21/2013 - 12/31/2013
N
23.6
Personnel Officer
Stop DWI Coord /Youth Bur
Dir
Lisa S. Kerr
2566
38805362
7
06/03/2013 - 02/12/2019
N
24.5
Kathryn J. Clemens
*0946
33923871
7
01/01/2013 - 12/31/2014
N
20.67
Director of RPTS
Stephen R. Harris
4270
34528901
7
10/01/2013 - 09/30/2019
N
20
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RESOLUTION #229-13
CALLING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2013 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION(S) –
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby authorizes publication of legal notices
for a Public Hearing, as required by the New York State Office of Homes & Community Renewal and the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, for applications for Community Development Block Grant Program Grants for
the year 2013, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the project-specific community development block grant program Public Hearing shall be held
December 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #229-13 Mr. Jeffrey asked for the purpose of this grant. Mr. Law explained that it is to assist
first time homebuyers. Ms. Jones said it will include two grants and the Planning Department will be working with OFC as they
have in the past. She explained that it is the second Replacement Manufactured Housing Grant and that last year they replaced
eleven trailers that were pre-1987. Ms. Jones said that it is also for the sixth First Time Homeowner Grant.
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Mr. Jeffrey asked if there were any plans for Senior Housing. Ms. Jones said there are weatherization programs through OFC but
all of that is based on income. She said that most of the grant programs are based on income. Mr. Jeffrey asked if there is
anything for single story new housing construction. Ms. Jones said no.
Mr. Outwater asked for the amount of the grant. Ms. Jones said that hadn’t been decided yet but it is usually $400,000. She said
that this month they are just closing out the last three houses from last year’s grant.
Mr. Flanagan said he has questions on the two previous sections of the grant. He asked for the average cost of the eleven trailers
that were replaced last year. Ms. Jones said she does not know. She said that bids were sent out and it was a package deal
through Titan Homes. Ms. Jones explained that when trailers are replaced they have to be replaced with the same number of
bedrooms that were initially present. Mr. Flanagan asked if there was a cap. Ms. Jones said that it is all income based and there
is a lot of paperwork involved. Mr. Flanagan asked how much was expended on the eleven trailers total. Ms. Jones said the
original grant was $400,000. Mr. Flanagan said that would indicate an average of $30,000 per trailer. He asked if there is a loan
component to this grant program. Ms. Jones said yes and that the split is 80/20. He asked what the delinquency rate of the loans
is. Ms. Jones said it is very low. She said there are some old delinquencies from the 1990s but recently the rate has been low.
Ms. Jones noted that if someone gets two payments behind OFC is calling them and bringing them in to see what they can do.
She said that she would guess that the delinquency rate is less than 3%.
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RESOLUTION #230-13P
DESIGNATING COMMERCE CHENANGO AS THE
AUTHORIZED AGENCY AND THE OFFICIAL TOURISM
PROMOTION AGENT FOR THE COUNTY OF CHENANGO
AND TO PREPARE APPLICATIONS AND RECEIVE GRANTS
UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE TOURISM PROMOTION ACT
RESOLVED, That Commerce Chenango be and hereby is designated as the authorized tourism promotion agency for
the County of Chenango, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said Agency is hereby authorized to prepare the necessary applications and receive grants for this
purpose, as set forth under the State Tourism Promotion Act.
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RESOLUTION #231-13P
AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO DIRECTOR OF
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FOR OFFICE SPACE IN HIS
HOME
RESOLVED, That Theodore Guinn, Director of Weights & Measures, be and hereby is granted $800.00 per year for
providing the use of his home as office space in his work for Chenango County, and be it further
RESOLVED, That such payment be made from Appropriation Account #A6610.44 – Other Expense, with such amount
to be paid upon submission of the proper voucher during the month of December 2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign an agreement, on behalf of Chenango
County, for said office space.
RESOLUTION #232-13
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AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH 2TRG OF GENEVA,
NEW YORK FOR ELECTRONIC RECYCLING – DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS – WASTE MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the agreement with the current provider of electronic recycling services terminated November 1, 2013,
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with 2trg of Geneva, New York for electronic
recycling, and be it further
RESOLVED, That for most recycled materials, Chenango County will receive $0.06 per pound.
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RESOLUTION #233-13
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR OVERTIME AND
EXTRA HIRE EXPENSES – PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
CORRECTIONS
amount of $28,793.00, from Appropriation Account #A3170.452 – Equipment Maintenance Contracts, to Appropriation Account
#A3170.190 – Overtime, and be it further
amount of $9,866.10, from Appropriation Account #A3170.49 – Insurance & Bonds, to Appropriation Account #A3170.17 –
Part-time Officers.
Seconded by Mr. Seneck
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #233-13 Mr. Jeffrey asked for the reason behind the additional expenses. Sheriff Cutting said
there are a large number of prisoners and in addition to that they are down officers.
Mr. Jeffrey asked who transports boarded prisoners to their court dates. Sheriff Cutting said the other counties transport their
own prisoners and we transport the federal prisoners but receive reimbursement for all of our incurred costs.
Mr. Flanagan said we incur fringe costs with any overtime we pay. He said he assumes with this particular department those
fringe costs are as high as they can get due to the short retirement requirements. Mr. Flanagan asked for an estimate of the fringe
costs. Mr. Craine said there is no change in health insurance. Mr. Craine said there are some FICA costs and retirement costs
associated with overtime. He said that the retirement costs have come down modestly this year but are somewhere around 25%.
Mr. Flanagan said so it is probably 30% with FICA costs.
Mr. Flanagan asked if we recapture the empty personnel lines at the end of the year. He asked if there is a lot of money left in
those lines. Sheriff Cutting said he is down two full time and some part time employees.
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RESOLUTION #234-13P
ESTABLISHING MONTHLY BOARD MEETING DATES FOR
2014
RESOLVED, That the following dates be and hereby are established as the regular monthly Board meeting dates
for the Chenango County Board of Supervisors for the Year 2014:
Monday, January 13, 2014
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Monday, February 10, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Monday, June 09, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
Monday, September 08, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the following dates be established for regular monthly Board Meeting dates during the months of
November and December. In addition to these dates, other dates will be established in order to complete the business of County
government:
Monday, November 10, 2014
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RESOLUTION #235-13P
DESIGNATING THE DATE FOR THE 2014 ORGANIZATIONAL
MEETING OF THE CHENANGO COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, Section 151 of County Law requires the Board of Supervisors to annually fix by resolution, the date, time
and place of the meeting to organize the Board,
RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors does hereby designate Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 10:30 AM to be
the meeting date and time for the Supervisors to meet in the Supervisors’ Chambers, County Office Building, Norwich, New
York for the purpose of organizing the Board, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Board shall give notice of said meeting, as required by law.
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DESIGNATION OF FINAL DAY
RESOLVED, That December 16th, 2013 be and hereby is designated as the final day of adjournment of the Annual
Session of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors for the year 2013.
RESOLUTION #237-13P
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DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER
WHEREAS, a petition has been received by the Clerk of the Board from Democratic members of the Board
recommending The Evening Sun be designated as the official Democratic Newspaper for 2014,
RESOLVED, That The Evening Sun, a newspaper published in Chenango County, State of New York, be and the same
is hereby designated by a majority of the Democratic members of the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County to be the official
newspaper for the year 2014, to publish concurrent resolutions, local laws, tax redemption and tax sale notices and other notices
required by law, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the New York State
Secretary of State.
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RESOLUTION #238-13P
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER
WHEREAS, a petition has been received by the Clerk of the Board from
Republican members of the Board recommending The Sherburne News be designated as the official Republican
Newspaper for 2014,
RESOLVED, That The Sherburne News, a newspaper published in Chenango County, State of New York, be and the
same is hereby designated by a majority of the Republican members of the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County to be the
official newspaper for the year 2014, to publish concurrent resolutions, local laws, tax redemption and tax sale notices and other
notices required by law, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the New York State Secretary
of State.
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RESOLUTION #239-13P
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR
RENTAL OF SPACE TO ABSTRACT COMPANIES – COUNTY
CLERK
WHEREAS, through License Agreements, the County of Chenango has authorized the use of space in the Chenango
County Clerk’s Office by Allied American Abstract Corporation, and
WHEREAS, the County and said abstract company desire to renew said License Agreement,
RESOLVED, That authorization be and hereby is granted for the Year 2014, for the rental of office space in the
Chenango County Clerk’s Office to Allied American Abstract Corporation, at an annual fee of $3,450.00.
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RESOLUTION #240-13
BILLS AND CLAIMS
and claims for the month of October 2013 against Chenango County in the amount of $ 2,232,163.82
RESOLVED, that the acts and audits of the Chenango County Auditor, in relation thereto, are approved by
this Board; and be it further
RESOLVED, that certain other expenditures, as reported by the Chenango County Treasurer, in the
amount of $1,613,671.92 , are accepted and made a part of the following summary.
GENERAL:
Bills&Claims
Certified Payroll
Sheriff Payroll
& Disbursements
837,123.74
732.60
25,353.64
692,637.26
408,502.07
306,297.53
1,904.04
2,272,550.88
HIGHWAY:
505,104.41
12,138.08
82,985.44
148,020.37
30,957.01
779,205.31
WELFARE:
Day Care
Administration
Preston Manor
Medical
ADC
Foster Care
J.D. Care
Home Relief
HEAP
Burials
EEA
TOTALS
42,832.72
141,422.11
20,786.39
39,621.41
109,341.02
188,439.43
181,687.30
1,527.60
66,837.01
25.00
1,559.56
2,232,163.82 $
794,079.55
1,613,671.92
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR October 2013
3,845,835.74
46,041,501.92
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Mr. Woodford reminded the Supervisors to provide their Town budgets to the Treasurer’s office so that the warrants
may be prepared.
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Mr. Woodford reminded the Supervisors that their mileage expense reimbursements will actually be part of their
payroll within the next few weeks. He explained that they will no longer be getting a separate check and it will be a taxable W-2
Item.
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Mr. Kreiner moved to cancel the Board Meeting scheduled for November 27th, 2013. Dr. Wansor seconded the motion.
Carried.
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Mr. Wilcox said that Mr. Outwater is available to discuss Town attorneys directly following this meeting if anyone is
interested.
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Chairman Wilcox adjourned the meeting to the 5th Day of Annual Session/Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday,
November 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 11:13 am.
pmm
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FIFTH DAY OF ANNUAL SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2013
The Clerk called the roll with all members present except Supervisors Lawrence, Nabinger, Schlag, Iannello, Flanagan
and Heisler.
Supervisor Williams offered the invocation.
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SPEAKERS
Bill Craine, County Treasurer and Budget Officer
Chenango County Guiding Financial Precepts:
1)
Have a balanced budget using reasonable revenue and expense expectations.
Mr. Craine said that we are pleased to announce a balanced budget.
2)
Other than in exigent circumstances adhere to the tax cap.
Mr. Craine said that the proposed 2014 budget is under the required tax cap.
3)
Maintain a NY State Comptroller’s rating of “not in fiscal stress”.
Mr. Craine noted that 19 of the 57 counties in New York State are currently “under stress” according to
the Comptroller’s office. He said we are pleased that Chenango County is not one of those.
4)
Remain debt free.
Mr. Craine said that we are one of only four or five counties that are currently debt free. He said that
our next large project is the Cell Four project expected to cost approximately 3.5 million dollars. Mr.
Craine said that project is slated to begin in late 2014 or early 2015. He said that we currently have
about three million dollars set aside for this project.
5)
Maintain a minimum of $15,000,000 general fund surplus (i.e. not otherwise earmarked).
Mr. Craine said that $15,000,000 equates to about 20% of our budget. He said that the current general
fund surplus is approximately 19.5 million dollars and that he is comfortable with that number.
6)
Over the course of the next five years, reduce the application of general fund surplus applied to the
following year’s budget to $1,500,000 (<2% of the general and social services budgets).
Mr. Craine said that we are formulating a plan to bring the numbers in line.
Mr. Craine turned the meeting back over to Chairman Wilcox.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Chenango County 2014 Tentative Budget
Mr. Woodford read the Notice of Public Hearing. Mr. Wilcox declared the Public Hearing Open and asked anyone who wanted
to address the Board to step forward and state their name. The Chairman repeated his request.
Mr. Brown made a motion to close the Public Hearing.
Mr. Mastro seconded the motion.
Carried.
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RESOLUTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Adoption Of 2014 Budget
Making Appropriations For The Conduct Of Chenango County Government For The Year 2014
Authorizing County Charges Against The City Of Norwich For The Year 2014
Chenango County Self Insurance Plan Charges For 2014
Authorizing Appropriation Of Funds For The Payment Of Department Expenses – Public Safety Corrections
RESOLUTION #241-13
ADOPTION OF 2014 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the 2014 Tentative County Budget was filed with the Clerk of the Board by the Budget Officer on
November 14, 2013, and a copy has been presented to each member of the Board for examination and study, and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the Budget was held on November 26, 2013,
RESOLVED, That the Tentative County Budget, as modified by addendum and further amended, be and hereby is
adopted as the County Budget for the fiscal year 2014.
Absent: Supervisors Lawrence, Nabinger, Schlag, Iannello, Flanagan and Heisler
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RESOLUTION #242-13
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF
CHENANGO COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR 2014
WHEREAS, this Board, by Resolution dated November 26, 2013, has adopted a budget for the year 2014,
RESOLVED, That several amounts shown as totals of the accounts as they appear in the column “as modified by
Budget Officer or Finance Committee” (Adopted Column) be appropriated in such amounts, effective January 1, 2014.
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RESOLUTION #243-13
AUTHORIZING COUNTY CHARGES AGAINST THE CITY OF
NORWICH FOR THE YEAR 2014
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Norwich, New York, provides that the Board of Supervisors of Chenango
County shall not cause the State and County tax apportioned to said County to be spread upon the tax roll of any property within
the City of Norwich, but by resolution ascertain and direct the equalized valuation of the real estate within the City of Norwich,
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RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County does hereby ascertain and direct the amount of
$2,172,981.18 to be levied in the City of Norwich, New York for State and County purposes according to said law, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the amounts so levied be and hereby are made up of the following items and amounts:
RPS Licensing Fees
$
2,358.59
County Self Insurance
$
70,395.56
County General Tax
$ 2,100,224.76
Credit/Debit on Extension Prior Yr.
$
TOTAL CHARGE:
$ 2,172,981.18
2.27
and be it further
RESOLVED, That on or before the final day of adjournment, a certified copy of this resolution shall be sent to the
Common Council and the Department of Finance of the City of Norwich.
Prior to the adoption of this resolution Mr. Jeffrey asked if this was just normal procedure. The Chairman confirmed that to be
the case.
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RESOLUTION #244-13
CHENANGO COUNTY SELF INSURANCE PLAN CHARGES
FOR 2014
RESOLVED, That the following amounts covering charges for the Chenango County Self Insurance Plan for 2014 be
distributed to the City of Norwich, the Towns and the County of Chenango, as follows:
City/Town
Amount
City of Norwich
$
70,395.56
Afton
$
55,013.69
Bainbridge
$
60,641.75
Columbus
$
24,145.26
Coventry
$
31,900.00
German
$
8,231.71
Greene
$
107,534.22
Guilford
$
54,294.56
Lincklaen
$
7,258.66
McDonough
$
18,297.42
New Berlin
$
46,278.64
No. Norwich
$
26,999.93
Norwich
$
69,113.65
Otselic
$
15,873.90
Oxford
$
52,693.78
Pharsalia
$
19,537.59
Pitcher
$
11,924.57
Plymouth
$
32,203.96
Preston
$
17,127.80
Sherburne
$
56,414.59
Smithville
$
22,162.18
Smyrna
$
25,049.08
Total City/ Town Share:
$
833,092.50
County of Chenango Share:
$
833,092.50
Grand Total:
$
1,666,185.00
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RESOLUTION #245-13
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE
PAYMENT OF DEPARTMENT EXPENSES – PUBLIC SAFETY
CORRECTIONS
– Prisoner Charges, by $160,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $160,000.00, be made from Revenue Account #A1517
to the following appropriation accounts, in the amount set opposite each:
Account #
#A3170.17
#A3170.190
#A3170.44
#A3170.441
Title
Part time Officers
Overtime
Food Expenses
Medical/Other Expense
Total:
Amount
$ 30,000.00
$ 80,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 30,000.00
$160,000.00
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Chairman Wilcox thanked Supervisor Kreiner for his suggestion to combine two meetings into one and adopt the budget this
evening.
Mr. Woodford reminded the Supervisors that the Finance Committee would be meeting tomorrow morning.
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The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. to the Regular Board Meeting to be held on Monday, December 09, 2013 at
10:30 a.m.
pmm
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SIXTH DAY OF ANNUAL SESSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2013
Chairman Wilcox called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the roll with all members present except Supervisor McNeil.
Supervisor Brown offered the invocation.
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Third Day of Annual Session – Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Fourth Day of Annual Session – Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Fifty Day of Annual Session – Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Kreiner, to approve the minutes of the above meetings of the Board.
Carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Woodford said there were no additional Communications.
Supervisor Westcott made a motion to receive and file all of the Communications. Supervisor Canor seconded the
motion. Carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
11-19-13
Finance
11-27-13
11-25-13
Personnel
11-26-13
11-13-13
Public Works
11-21-13
Safety & Rules
11-20-13
Airport Steering
05-13-13
Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to receive and file all the committee reports. Carried.
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SPEAKER
Kathy Clemens, Youth Bureau Director/Stop DWI Coordinator – Youth Awards
Clerk of the Board RC Woodford read the Proclamation as follows:
RECOGNIZING HONORABLE W. HOWARD SULLIVAN,
AS CHENANGO COUNTY
“PROFESSIONAL YOUTH WORKER”
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Youth Bureau was created in 1979 for the purpose of planning, coordinating and
supplementing the activities of public, private and religious agencies devoted to, in whole or in part, to the welfare and protection
of youth.”
WHEREAS, youth workers are an essential part of programs offered to youth within the County. Providing numerous
hours of service and contribution of talents to entice positive youth development; and
WHEREAS, we appreciate the service contributions W. Howard Sullivan, Esq. has provided to Chenango County and
Family, Surrogate and as City County Judge.
RESOLVED, That I, Lawrence N. Wilcox, Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, do tender this
Proclamation of Recognition to W. Howard Sullivan, Esq., for serving as a “Professional Youth Worker”.
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District Attorney Joseph McBride spoke on Judge Sullivan’s behalf. He said that Judge Sullivan has spent his entire life doing
everything he can for Chenango County and its Youth. Mr. McBride said that even today, in his retirement, Judge Sullivan is
involved in more projects that can be imagined. Mr. McBride said that Judge Sullivan has decades of service to the county and
no one deserves this recognition more than he does. Mr. McBride thanked the Board on behalf of Judge Sullivan.
Ms. Clemens asked Krista Sheridan and Parker Dean to come to the front of the room. Clerk of the Board RC Woodford read the
Proclamation as follows:
RECOGNIZING PARKER DEAN
AS CHENANGO COUNTY
“OUTSTANDING YOUTH VOLUNTEER”
of youth.”
WHEREAS, we appreciate the volunteer service contributions Parker Dean has provided to Chenango County and the
Norwich YMCA.
Proclamation of Recognition to Parker Dean, for serving as an “Outstanding Youth Volunteer”.
Ms. Krista Sheridan said that she nominated Parker due to the work he had done as a Counselor in Training at the YMCA
Summer Program. She said the program was resurrected this year and she couldn’t have asked for a better candidate. Ms.
Sheridan said that Parker is outstanding; he does superior work with children and she looks forward to working with him in the
future.
Ms. Clemens asked Julie Wallen and Tom Revoir to come forward. Clerk of the Board RC Woodford read the Proclamation as
follows:
RECOGNIZING THOMAS REVOIR
AS CHENANGO COUNTY
“PROFESSIONAL YOUTH WORKER”
of youth.”
WHEREAS, we appreciate the service contributions Thomas Revoir has provided to Chenango County and Norwich
YMCA.
Proclamation of Recognition to Thomas Revoir, for serving as a “Professional Youth Worker”.
Ms. Wallen said that she nominated Mr. Revoir for all of the volunteer hours that he puts in working with children in the
community. She listed many of the projects that Mr. Revoir has been involved in. Ms. Wallen stated that Mr. Revoir goes above
and beyond with his volunteerism.
Ms. Clemens thanked the Board for allowing this presentation today.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Re: Community Development Block Grant Applications
Chairman Wilcox declared the public hearing open and asked anyone who wished to address the Board to please step
forward and state their name for the record. The Chairman repeated his request. With no one wishing to be heard, Supervisor
Kreiner made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Supervisor Jeffrey seconded the motion. Carried.
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RESOLUTIONS
PREFERRED AGENDA
December 9, 2013
1. Authorizing The Chairman Of This Board To Issue An Order For Dog Quarantine
2. Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Overtime Expenses – Preston Manor
3. Advocating For New York State To Increase Funding For Public Transportation And Allow For Local Distribution Of
Department Of Health Transportation Funds
4. Authorizing The Renewal Of Various Agreements For The Year 2014 – Department Of Public Health
5. Appointing Scott Cohen, M.D., Medical Director – Department Of Public Health
6. Authorizing The Renewal Of Various Agreements For The Year 2014 – Area Agency On Aging
7. Authorizing Legal Services Agreement For The Year 2014 – Area Agency On Aging
8. Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract With Chenango County Catholic Charities For Supported Housing Services –
9. Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract With Rehabilitation Support Services, Incorporated, Of Altamont, New York –
10. Authorizing Renewal Of An Agreement With Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital Of Cooperstown, New York For Psychiatric
Crisis Services – Community Mental Hygiene Services – Intensive Case Management
11. In Support Of Establishing A Southern Tier Office Of Mental Health Department Of Mental Health
12. Resolution Requesting The State Of New York Establish A Residency Requirement In Order To Receive Welfare Benefits
13. Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Overtime Expenses – Probation Office
14. Adoption Of Chenango County Fire Mutual Aid Plan – Fire Coordinator
15. Adoption Of STOP DWI Plan For 2014
16. Authorizing Renewal Of Agreements With Cott Systems, Inc. For Software Licensing And Services – County Clerk’s
Office
17. Authorizing Agreements With Machine Technicians For 2014 – Board Of Elections
18. Declaring Boat And Trailer Surplus And Authorizing Its Transfer To The Coventry Department – Sheriff’s Office
19. Authorizing Submission To Bid And Purchase Equipment For The Year 2014 – Chenango County Public Works
Department (Highway)
20. Authorizing Submission To Bid And Purchase Equipment For The Year 2014 – Chenango County Public Works
Department (Waste Management)
21. Authorizing An Agreement With Regional Waste Solutions, LLC For Alternative Daily Landfill Cover– Department Of
Public Works (Waste Management)
22. Authorizing An Agreement With Microbac, Inc. For Environmental Laboratory Testing Services – Department Of Public
Works – Waste Management
23. Authorizing An Agreement With Barton & Loguidice, P.C., Engineers For Development Of Cell No. 4 At The Chenango
County Landfill – Department Of Public Works – Waste Management
24. Authorizing Adoption Of Standard Work Days For Chenango County Elected And Appointed Officials Participating In The
25. Authorizing Levy Of Past Due Water Charges In The South New Berlin Water District And The Village Of New Berlin
Within The Town Of New Berlin Water District – Town Of New Berlin
26. Authorizing The Transfer Of Funds For Extra Hire Expenses – Department Of Public Health
27. Adoption Of Chenango County Vehicle Use Policy
28. Authorizing Reclassification And Filling Of Position – Public Defender
29. Authorizing Transfer To Capital Project Account For Wide Format Printer/Scanner – Real Property Tax Services
30. Authorizing Appropriation Of Federal Food Stamp Nutrition Education Funds – Department Of Social Services
31. Authorizing The Transfer Of Airport Rental Fee Reserve Funds For Local Share Of Airport Improvement Projects – Lt.
Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport
32. Authorizing Transfers Of Funds For The Closure Of Inactive Capital Project Accounts – Sheriff’s Office
33. Authorizing Appropriation Of Grant Funds From The New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee For Child
Safety Seat Program - FY 2014 – CFDA #20.602 - Sheriff’s Office
34. Authorizing Appropriation Of Grant Funds From The New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee For Highway
Safety Education Program - FY 2014 – CFDA #20.600 – Traffic Safety Board
35. Authorizing Payment Of Preaudit Of December 2013 Bills From 2013 Appropriations
36. Authorizing The Chenango County Treasurer To Appropriate Year-End Balances For Landfill Closure – Department Of
Public Works (Waste Management)
37. Division And Distribution Of Mortgage Tax – April 1, 2013 Through September 30, 2013
38. Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For The Purchase Of Three (3) Computers – Public Defender
39. Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For The Purchase Of Office Furniture – Public Defender
40. Authorizing The Appropriation Of Funds For Assigned Counsel Expenses – Public Defender’s Office
41. Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Personnel Services – Various Departments
42. Authorizing Reclassification And Filling Of Position – Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services
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43. Authorizing Application For A New York State Division Of Homes & Community Renewal Community Development
Block Grant – First Time Homebuyer VI
44. Authorizing Application For A New York State Division Of Homes & Community Renewal Community Development
Block Grant – Manufactured Housing Replacement Grant II
45. Town Highway Tax Levy For 2014
46. Town Budgets For 2014 Town General Levy
47. Levy Of Special District Tax In Towns For The Year 2014
48. Relevy Of 2013 Unpaid Village Taxes – Real Property Tax Services Department
49. Relevy Of Returned School Tax
50. Authorizing Recognition To Supervisor Ross P. Iannello Upon Leaving The Board of Supervisors
51. Authorizing Transfer of Funds For The Purchase Of Copier – Public Defender
52. Authorizing Appropriation Of Funds Derived From Sale of Shared Equipment - DPW
Mr. Kreiner moved, Seconded by Mr. Seneck, to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions.
Mr. Williams requested that Resolution #14 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.
Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent – 127
Absent: Supervisor McNeil
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RESOLUTION #246-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PERSONNEL
SERVICES – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make transfers of funds for
personnel services expenses as follows:
From
A6010.1232 (Caseworker)
A1411.17 (Sr. MV Clerk)
A9050.87 (Salary Escrow)
A8092.60 (Fringe Benefit)
To
A6010.103 (Case Sup Grade B)
A6010.151 (Support Invest)
A1410.12 (Recording Clerk)
A3170.181 (Cook)
A8092.133 (Heavy Motor Equip)
Amount
$1,800.89
$3,582.21
$371.91
$19.58
$210.41
$1,324.84
$1,323.84
$1,323.84
Reason
Employee chg. mid-year
Error in budget for year
Shimer ret.-new employee
Raise – promotion of other
employee per contract
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RESOLUTION #247-13
AUTHORIZING RECOGNITION TO SUPERVISOR ROSS P.
IANNELLO UPON LEAVING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, Ross P. Iannello of the Town of New Berlin will be leaving this Board at the end of this year,
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RESOLVED, That this Board gratefully recognizes the Sixteen (16) years of service given to the citizens of Chenango
County and the Town of New Berlin by Supervisor Ross P. Iannello, and his demonstrated dedication to local government, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That this Board further extends to Ross its BEST WISHES for good health and happiness.
Chairman Wilcox said that he and Mr. Iannello showed up here together 16 years ago. He said that in that time they have seen a
lot of changes in Chenango County government; much of it good. Chairman Wilcox said that he and Supervisor Iannello didn’t
always see eye to eye on every issue but that he appreciates all of the service that Mr. Iannello has provided to this county and to
this Board. The Chairman said that he certainly appreciates the support he has received from Mr. Iannello over the years.
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RESOLUTION #248-13P
AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THIS BOARD TO ISSUE
AN ORDER FOR DOG QUARANTINE
WHEREAS, the deer population in the County of Chenango may suffer severe depredation due to dogs attacking,
chasing or worrying deer,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County be and hereby is authorized to issue
an order that all dogs in the County of Chenango be securely confined, effective twenty-four hours after publication of a Legal
Notice stating said quarantine, through April 30, 2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That such order shall be published in accordance with Section 122 of Agriculture and Markets Law, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That said quarantine shall not preclude the legal use of dogs in pursuit of wild game as defined by the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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RESOLUTION #249-13
TOWN HIGHWAY TAX LEVY FOR 2014
WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Board of Supervisors of Chenango County a duly certified copy of the
Annual Budget for each Town in the County for fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendents of the Towns of Chenango County have estimated the amount of
money to be raised by tax for the improvement of highways and bridges and miscellaneous purposes as provided by Section 141
of the Highway Law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Boards have approved or changed such estimates as provided by Sections 106,109 and 115 of
Town Law,
RESOLVED, That the sum set opposite each Town in the column titled “Balance to be Raised” shall be assessed and
levied upon the taxable property of each Town, exclusive of property within the limits of incorporated Villages of each Town
which maintains its streets and highways as a separate road district, and be it further
RESOLVED, That such taxes and assessments when collected shall be paid to the Supervisor of each Town for
distribution in the manner provided by law, as follows:
Highway
Fund
Town Wide
Afton
305,000.00
Highway
Fund
Town
Outside
362,000.00
Est. Revenues
Est. Revenues
Balance To
Town Wide
Town Outside
Be Raised
33,465.00
361,300.00
272,235.00
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Bainbridge
140,925.00
496,321.00
11,575.00
414,300.00
211,371.00
Columbus
572,800.00
-
164,824.00
-
407,976.00
Coventry
514,700.00
-
168,000.00
-
346,700.00
German
212,761.00
-
119,902.00
-
92,859.00
Greene
494,790.00
870,940.00
47,900.00
708,721.00
609,109.00
Guilford
1,072,135.00
-
415,697.00
-
656,438.00
Lincklaen
407,550.00
-
197,500.00
-
210,050.00
McDonough
New
Berlin
471,800.00
-
202,000.00
-
269,800.00
30,000.00
675,356.00
11,050.00
323,856.00
370,450.00
North Norwich
321,050.00
-
183,050.00
-
138,000.00
Norwich
362,867.00
-
313,867.15
-
48,999.85
Otselic
302,312.00
-
109,600.00
-
192,712.00
Oxford
308,090.00
514,246.00
60,300.00
397,156.00
364,880.00
Pharsalia
200,700.00
-
171,700.00
-
29,000.00
Pitcher
305,200.00
-
157,700.00
-
147,500.00
Plymouth
1,005,198.00
-
371,425.00
-
633,773.00
Preston
370,150.00
-
128,100.00
-
242,050.00
Sherburne
529,063.00
567,825.00
36,113.00
372,400.00
688,375.00
Smithville
450,780.00
-
199,250.00
-
251,530.00
Smyrna
239,825.00
224,698.00
-
224,698.00
239,825.00
Totals
8,617,696.00
3,711,386.00
3,103,018.15
2,802,431.00
6,423,632.85
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RESOLUTION #250-13
TOWN BUDGETS FOR 2014 TOWN GENERAL LEVY
WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Board of Supervisors of Chenango County a duly certified copy of the
annual budget for each Town in the County for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014,
RESOLVED, That the amount, less revenues to be raised by tax for all purposes, as specified in the annual Town
Budgets, be levied upon and collected for all taxable property in the Towns enumerated, except as otherwise provided by law,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That such taxes and assessments, when collected, shall be paid to the Supervisors of each Town as shown
by this resolution for distribution by them in the manner provided by law, as follows:
General
Fund
General
Fund
General
Fund
Est. Rev/
Unexpended
Bal
Est.
Revenues
Balance To
200
Town Wide
Town
Outside
Health
Budget
Town Wide
Town
Outside
Be Raised
Afton
276,006.00
34,150.00
6,000.00
101,690.00
14,020.00
200,446.00
Bainbridge
425,103.00
21,450.00
-
173,000.00
4,450.00
269,103.00
Columbus
242,075.00
-
150.00
199,522.00
-
42,703.00
Coventry
182,075.00
-
-
182,075.00
-
-
German
127,653.00
-
1,753.00
71,674.00
-
57,732.00
Greene
741,024.00
96,102.00
2,195.00
222,600.00
60,200.00
556,521.00
Guilford
500,309.00
-
2,430.00
321,022.00
-
181,717.00
Lincklaen
163,820.00
-
5,000.00
49,850.00
-
118,970.00
McDonough
198,625.00
-
450.00
138,860.00
-
60,215.00
New Berlin
638,552.00
22,800.00
771.00
192,800.00
16,500.00
452,823.00
North Norwich
252,000.00
-
300.00
191,300.00
-
61,000.00
Norwich
323,505.85
-
160.00
323,665.85
-
-
Otselic
149,941.00
-
-
99,950.00
-
49,991.00
Oxford
317,624.00
17,687.00
-
175,000.00
17,687.00
142,624.00
Pharsalia
160,153.00
-
1,000.00
161,153.00
-
-
Pitcher
166,375.00
-
100.00
101,475.00
-
65,000.00
Plymouth
230,120.00
-
700.00
167,500.00
-
63,320.00
Preston
144,153.00
-
550.00
95,150.00
-
49,553.00
Sherburne
508,935.00
58,486.00
35,345.00
163,468.00
37,450.00
401,848.00
Smithville
200,098.00
-
650.00
127,850.00
-
72,898.00
Smyrna
196,837.00
2,670.00
3,450.00
51,016.00
2,670.00
149,271.00
Totals
6,144,983.85
253,345.00
61,004.00
3,310,620.85
152,977.00
2,995,735.00
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RESOLUTION #251-13
LEVY OF SPECIAL DISTRICT TAX IN TOWNS FOR THE
YEAR 2014
RESOLVED, That there be and hereby is assessed and levied upon and collected from the taxable real property liable
therefore, within the respective fire, fire protection, fire alarm and improvements districts in the following towns, as indicated
below, the following amounts for the purposes of such districts as specified in the respective budgets, and be it further
RESOLVED, That such taxes and assessments when collected shall be paid to the Supervisors of the several towns in
the amounts shown by this resolution for distribution by them in the manner provided by law. (See below)
Town
Special District
Amount to
Budget
Rate On
Be Raised
Assessed Value
Roll
201
FD001 Afton Fire
110,000.00
99,083,087.00
1.111
LD001 Nineveh Light
3,000.00
3,441,342.00
0.872
FD002 Bainbridge Fire
150,200.00
175,040,841.00
0.859
LD002 Bennettsville Light
400.00
1,438,100.00
0.279
(UNITS)
RI001 Road Improvement
7,861.00
9.00
873.450
Columbus
FD032 1E Fire
17,470.00
7,861,900.00
2.223
Fire Prot
FD033 2S Fire
11,039.00
18,636,915.00
0.593
FD034 3N Fire
67,783.00
46,572,065.00
1.456
LD003 S. Edmeston Light
200.00
5,322,181.00
0.038
Coventry
FD004 Coventry Fire
107,000.00
99,679,130.00
1.074
German
FD007 German Fire
31,739.00
15,985,548.00
1.986
Greene
FD009 Greene Fire #1
185,000.00
195,445,635.00
0.947
Fire Prot
FD010 Greene Fire #2
14,991.00
8,312,070.00
1.804
Fire Dist
FD011 Brisben Fire
18,925.00
17,839,427.00
1.061
LD004 Chen. Forks Light
816.00
2,379,020.00
0.343
UNITS Sewer District
-
39.00
-
WD001 Water Dist #1
-
5,134,670.00
-
WD007 Water Dist #2
-
4,725,900.00
-
WD008 Water Dist #3
-
1,966,800.00
-
Guilford
FD012 Mt. Upton Fire
101,428.65
63,864,685.00
1.589
Fire Dist
FD013 Guilford Fire
117,480.00
90,533,561.00
1.298
FD014 Guilford Rural Fire
-
-
-
FD015 Norwich Rural Fire
5,330.00
4,033,618.00
1.322
LD005 Mt. Upton Light
6,700.00
10,231,565.00
0.655
LD006 Guilford Light
5,300.00
8,794,213.00
0.603
LD007 Rockdale Light
2,244.00
1,941,440.00
1.156
WD002 Mt. Upton Water
15,911.00
7,969,357.00
1.997
WD005 Guilford Water
17,678.00
7,634,276.00
2.316
Afton
Bainbridge
Fire Prot
202
Lincklaen
FD016 S. Otselic Fire
11,165.00
8,303,948.00
1.345
Fire Dist
FD017 Cuyler Fire
12,000.00
10,796,036.00
1.112
McDonough
FD005 McDonough Fire
80,050.00
53,930,683.00
1.485
New Berlin
FD003 N. Berlin Fire
41,016.00
38,221,853.00
1.074
Fire Dist
FD018 S. N. Berlin Fire
71,132.00
68,174,280.00
1.044
LD008 S. N. Berlin Light
3,963.00
8,992,926.00
0.441
LD009 Holmesville Light
2,398.00
2,199,400.00
1.091
North Norwich
122,000.00
30,003,551.00
4.067
Fire Prot
FD020 N. Norwich Fire
51,371.00
19,338,219.00
2.657
Fire Dist
FD031 Fire Contract
9,039.00
3,454,563.00
2.617
LD010 N. Norwich Light
6,600.00
5,118,300.00
1.290
LD015 Park Estate Light
1,650.00
3,113,900.00
0.530
LD016 Campbell Light
820.00
1,224,100.00
0.670
LD017 Aurora Bluffs Light
400.00
3,831,600.00
0.105
599,394.00
100,786,177.00
5.948
FD018 S. N. Berlin Fire
8,106.24
4,054,080.00
2.000
LD011 Woods Corners Light
11,000.00
14,201,535.00
0.775
LD012 Suncrest Light
400.00
286,499.00
1.397
LD013 Rt. 12 Light
2,300.00
6,549,232.00
0.352
LD014 Randall Ave Light
1,300.00
1,488,600.00
0.874
WD003 Hawley Water
440.00
2,392,816.00
0.184
WD006 Norwich Water #2
-
1,987,234.00
-
SW003 RT 12 South Sewer
69,000.00
17,512,229.00
3.941
SW004 North Water/ Sewer
46,507.00
2,830,278.00
16.432
75,257.00
21,791,899.00
3.454
WD004 S. Otselic Water
11,537.00
2,755,887.00
4.187
Oxford
FD011 Brisben Fire
6,871.00
4,621,174.00
1.487
Fire Prot
FD014 Guilford Rural Fire
4,200.00
3,565,417.00
1.178
Norwich
Otselic
Fire Prot
203
FD023 Oxford Fire
152,207.00
68,344,506.00
2.228
WD001 Oxford Water Dist. 1
5,250.00
1,189,000.00
4.416
3,610.00
2,674,627.00
1.350
FD029 Pharsalia Fire
76,981.00
25,409,531.00
3.030
FD037 Cincinnatus Fire
5,670.00
2,376,116.00
2.387
FD007 Cincinnatus Fire
36,817.00
14,123,595.00
2.607
10,490.00
4,306,645.00
2.436
FD024 Plymouth Fire
145,077.13
49,705,492.00
2.585
FD036 Preston Cont. Fire
-
6,428,760.00
2.585
Preston
FD023 Oxford Fire
23,274.00
7,157,129.00
3.252
Fire Dist
FD025 Preston Fire
43,005.08
15,713,227.00
2.737
Sherburne
FD021 Sherburne Fire
66,707.00
74,096,567.00
0.901
FD026 Earlville Fire
6,473.00
6,376,990.00
1.016
Smithville
FD006 Smith Flats Fire
87,285.00
32,445,071.00
2.691
Fire Dist
FD011 Brisben Fire
877.58
584,500.00
1.502
Fire Prot
FD023 Oxford Fire
16,374.00
8,969,693.00
1.826
Fire Prot
FD027 Sm/Greene Fire
10,000.00
10,850,905.00
0.922
Smyrna
FD026 Smyrna Fire Cnt. 2
-
-
-
Fire Prot
FD028 Smyrna Fire
49,000.00
45,906,554.00
1.068
Pharsalia
Pitcher
Plymouth
Combined in Fire District
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RESOLUTION #252-13
RELEVY OF 2013 UNPAID VILLAGE TAXES – REAL
PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RESOLVED, That in accordance with Real Property Tax Law Section 1442, the
Real Property Tax Services Department is directed to Relevy Unpaid Village Taxes with the 2014 Land Taxes, and be it further
RESOLVED, That several unpaid Village Taxes are to be relevied, and control accounts will be charged, and total
amounts are to be included in Warrants as listed below:
Village
Afton
2013
Village portion
of the Balance for
relevy
County 7%
Relevy Penalty
Grand Total
for Relevy
$
$
$
37,937.34
2,655.68
40,593.02
204
Bainbridge
$
78,987.90
$
5,529.16
$
84,517.06
Greene
$
32,958.48
$
2,307.07
$
35,265.55
New Berlin
$
55,789.08
$
3,905.24
$
59,694.32
Oxford
$
56,590.95
$
3,961.39
$
60,552.34
Earlville
$
8,244.26
$
577.11
$
8,821.37
Sherburne
$
23,540.16
$
1,647.82
$
25,187.98
Smyrna
$
13,752.07
$
962.65
$
14,714.72
TOTALS
$
307,800.24
$
21,546.12
$ 329,346.36
Seconded by Mr. Seneck and duly adopted.
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RESOLUTION #253-13
RELEVY OF RETURNED SCHOOL TAX
RESOLVED, That the following amounts are to be relevied upon the town and school districts for unpaid 2013-2014
school taxes, to wit:
Town
AFTON
BAINBRIDGE
COLUMBUS
COVENTRY
GERMAN
GREENE
GUILFORD
LINCKLAEN
Total Relevied
by Town
District
AFTON CENTRAL S
BAINB-GUILF C S
HARPURSVILLE C S
Relevied
$381,048.40
$19,030.60
$25,316.80
AFTON CENTRAL S
BAINB-GUILF C S
$6,224.63
$353,813.17
$360,037.80
BROOKFIELD C S
SHERB-EARLV C S
UNADILLA VLY C S
$331.23
$45,057.41
$82,952.69
$128,341.33
AFTON CENTRAL S
BAINB-GUILF C S
GREENE C S
HARPURSVILLE C S
OXFORD C S
$185,095.49
$13,011.20
$38,715.54
$35,412.41
$10,153.39
$282,388.03
CINCINNATUS C S
GREENE C S
$59,833.46
$282.43
$60,115.89
CHEN FORKS C S
GREENE C S
HARPURSVILLE C S
$18,779.71
$467,078.84
$1,263.99
$487,122.54
BAINB-GUILF C S
GILBERTSVILLE C S
SIDNEY C S
$228,140.09
$96,908.34
$17,375.76
$342,424.19
DERUYTER C S
OT. VLY C S
$26,107.05
$15,693.56
$425,395.80
$41,800.61
MCDONOUGH
N. NORWICH
GREENE C S
OXFORD C S
$3,068.63
$127,869.27
$130,937.90
SHERB-EARLV C S
UNADILLA VLY C S
SHERB-EARLV C S
UNADILLA VLY C S
$86,472.77
$2,641.61
$781.60
$264,145.51
$264,927.11
BAINB-GUILF C S
OXFORD C S
UNADILLA VLY C S
$3,215.39
$19,266.18
$21,419.74
$43,901.31
OT. VLY C S
SHERB-EARLV C S
$86,867.51
$261.75
$87,129.26
BAINB-GUILF C S
GREENE C S
OXFORD C S
$34,658.99
$2,537.35
$263,920.18
$301,116.52
CINCINNATUS C S
OT. VLY C S
$21,534.66
$39,091.80
$60,626.46
PITCHER
CINCINNATUS C S
OT. VLY C S
$50,655.34
$17,487.94
$68,143.28
PLYMOUTH
OT. VLY C S
SHERB-EARLV C S
$4,424.07
$20,698.94
$25,123.01
PRESTON
OXFORD C S
$81,258.35
$81,258.35
SHERBURNE
SHERB-EARLV C S
$310,644.22
$310,644.22
SMITHVILLE
GREENE C S
OXFORD C S
WHITNEY POINT C S
$104,298.92
$24,027.51
$2,314.77
$130,641.20
OT. VLY C S
SHERB-EARLV C S
$16,598.62
$308,479.49
$325,078.11
NEW BERLIN
NORWICH
OTSELIC
OXFORD
PHARSALIA
SMYRNA
GRAND TOTAL
205
$89,114.38
$4,046,267.30
Seconded by Mr. Canor and duly adopted.
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RESOLUTION #254-13P
THE SOUTH NEW BERLIN WATER DISTRICT AND THE
VILLAGE OF NEW BERLIN WITHIN THE TOWN OF NEW
BERLIN WATER DISTRICT – TOWN OF NEW BERLIN
WHEREAS, the Town of New Berlin, Chenango County, has transmitted to this Board a Resolution showing unpaid
water charges in the South New Berlin Water District and the Village of New Berlin within the Town of New Berlin Water
District against properties briefly described, a copy of which is annexed hereto, and
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was used, such amounts to be levied with the 2014 land taxes. The said properties against which these taxes are to be levied are
listed below and described as follows:
PARCEL ID #
PROPERTY OWNER
RELEVYAMOUNT
139.11-3-21
Oldham, Ian D
$417.64
139.11-3-20
Reinhardt, Michelle M
$405.15
139.-1-17
Shalna, Frances V
$568.79
139.-1-18
Anderson, Carl
$384.32
139.11-1-26
Kuhn, Donald
$359.70
139.-1-31
Schoener, Myron
$464.55
139.11-1-14
Beadle, Robert J Sr
$88.23
139.11-2-3
Rizzolo, Clare D
$228.18
139.11-1-34
Fitch, Mary I
$123.95
139.11-2-22
Tafel, Gustav H
$19.10
139.11-1-20
McConkey, Elizabeth Ann
$373.47
139.11-1-8
Crane, William W
$120.87
139.-1-32
Avery, Jefferson S
$309.58
139.11-3-8
Wilber, Dustin
$191.35
139.11-3-18.2
Daniels, Henry A
$721.25
139.-1-37
Hendrickson, Donald
$120.25
139.11-3-13
Crump, John
$549.19
139.11-3-15
Killmeier, Wendy J
$468.05
139.11-2-7.3
Crane, Erica L
$519.51
139.11-1-1.1
Henderson, William C
$60.26
139.11-2-16.3
Magacs, Craig A
$180.77
139.-1-21
Kocsis, Susan D
$84.24
139.11-2-19
Izard, Sandra E
$375.89
139.-1-71.2
Jordan, Sally B
$529.65
139.-1-60.1
Lorence, Anthony J
$96.94
139.11-3-4
Axxegg Realty LLC
$384.55
139.11-2-16.2
Hutchinson, Cynthia A
$370.57
139.11-1-30.2
Kuhn, Donald E
$228.18
139.-1-30
Fernette, Carolyn J
$80.61
139.11-1-22
Seward, Aaron R
$80.61
139.-1-34
Chawgo, Timothy E
$781.96
139.-1-55.2
SNB Horseshoe Club
$60.26
139.11-1-4
Crane, Cynthia
$309.58
139.11-1-36
Lewis, Roland G
$551.85
139.11-1-18
Macumber, Timothy J
$93.31
139.-1-54.4
Lupo, Sahara Gay
$94.04
139.11-1-13
Nelson, Ella
$84.60
139.11-1-30.1
Beadle, Robert J Jr
$228.18
139.11-1-11
LTM Properties
$60.26
139.-1-19
Seward, Aaron R
$60.26
139.-1-11.6
Sarpriacone, George J
$60.26
139.11-1-10
LTM Properties
$228.18
139.11-1-15.2
Beadle, Robert J Jr
$228.18
139.11-1-23
Magacs, Craig A
$180.77
139.11-1-27.2
Kuhn, Donald E
$333.10
139.11-1-27.1
Beadle, Robert J Jr
$228.18
139.11-1-29.1
Beadle, Robert J Jr.
$228.18
139.11-1-9
County of Chenango
$228.18
139.11-2-24.22
Jones (Life Use), Kenneth
$102.03
RELEVY TOTAL
$13,046.76
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VILLAGE OF NEW BERLIN (Within the Town of New Berlin)
PARCEL ID #
PROPERTY OWNER
RELEVY
AMOUNT
75.-1-36.1
Ottoson, Thomas
$871.08
RELEVY TOTAL
$871.08
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RESOLUTION #255-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT ACCOUNT
FOR WIDE FORMAT PRINTER/SCANNER – REAL PROPERTY
TAX SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Director of Real Property Tax Services desires to transfer funds to a capital project account to be used
for the future replacement of a wide format printer/scanner in Real Property Tax Services,
make a transfer of funds, in the amount of $3,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A1355.45 - Equipment Maintenance, to
Capital Project Account #H1355.44 – ORPS Grant Distribution.
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RESOLUTION #256-13P
AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FEDERAL FOOD STAMP
NUTRITION EDUCATION FUNDS – DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES
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WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services has received notification of the award of federal Food Stamp
Nutrition Education funds for the Eat Smart New York program for federal fiscal year 2013/2014, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to appropriate the 2013 component of said award, NOW, THEREFORE, be it
– Federal Aid for Administration by $16,250.00, and be it further
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RESOLUTION #257-13P
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF AIRPORT RENTAL FEE
RESERVE FUNDS FOR LOCAL SHARE OF AIRPORT
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – LT. WARREN E. EATON/
WHEREAS, there exists $17,348.48 in an Airport Rental Fee Reserve fund, being the federal and local share generated
by rental income from the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency’s Parcel A Industrial Park lease, and
WHEREAS, Appendix B of the 1990 lease with the Chenango County IDA is the release of Parcel A from airport
purposes by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and
WHEREAS, said FAA release states said rental income funds generated by the IDA lease may be utilized for the
further development, maintenance and operation of the Airport, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire to utilize said funds as the local share of Airport Improvement Projects,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to transfer funds from the Airport
Rental Reserve, in an amount up to $17,348.48, for any open, approved Airport Improvement Project.
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RESOLUTION #258-13P
AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR THE CLOSURE
OF INACTIVE CAPITAL PROJECT ACCOUNTS – SHERIFF’S
OFFICE
amount of $2,109.25, from Capital Project Account #H3110.191 – Federal Aid STEP, to Appropriation Account #A3110.21 –
Equipment, and be it further
amount of $247.72, from Capital Project Account #H3110.190 – Buckle Up New York, to Appropriation Account #A3110.21 –
Equipment, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Capital Project Accounts #H3110.191 and #H3110.190 are hereby closed.
RESOLUTION #259-13P
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THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE FOR CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROGRAM - FY 2014
– CFDA #20.602 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office has received notification from the New York State Governor’s
Traffic Safety Committee that the County has been granted an award in the amount of $11,000.00, for the Child Passenger Safety
Program,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to credit Capital Revenue Account
#H40072 – Fed Aid CPS 2014, by $11,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $11,000.00, be made from Revenue Account #H40072
to Capital Project Account #H3110.0072 – CPS 2014 00072-(009).
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RESOLUTION #260-13P
THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY EDUCATION
PROGRAM - FY 2014 – CFDA #20.600 – TRAFFIC SAFETY
BOARD
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Traffic Safety Board has received notification from the New York State Governor’s
Traffic Safety Committee that the County has been granted an award in the amount of $7,112.00, for a Highway Safety Program,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to credit Capital Revenue Account
#H40159 – Fed Aid HS1 2014, by $7,112.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $7,112.00, be made from Revenue Account #H40159 to
Capital Project Account #H3310.0159 – TSB HS1 2014 00159-(009).
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RESOLUTION #261-13P
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF PREAUDIT OF DECEMBER
2013 BILLS FROM 2013 APPROPRIATIONS
RESOLVED, That the County Auditor be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay bills and claims against
Chenango County through December 31, 2013 from 2013 appropriations and to include the same in the January 2014 audit.
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RESOLUTION #262-13P
APPROPRIATE YEAR-END BALANCES FOR LANDFILL
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CLOSURE – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (WASTE
MANAGEMENT)
The Finance and Public Works Committees offered the following, and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango, as part of the obligations for the construction of the Countywide Landfill in the
Town of Pharsalia, New York is required to set aside funds for the closure of the landfill, and
WHEREAS, funds may be available at the end of the year in Appropriation Accounts designated under Recycling and
Landfill Operations in the Department of Public Works Budget (Waste Management),
RESOLVED, That, in the first instance, and in consultation with the Director of Public Works, the Chenango County
Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to appropriate, at year end, balances of 2012 and 2013 appropriations in the Recycling and
Landfill Operation portions of the Department of Public Works Department Budget (Waste Management), in order to provide the
necessary funds for the County’s legal obligations for the closure of the landfill, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, in the second instance, in addition to the transfers set forth above, and budgeted in Appropriation
Account #A8092.63 – Transfer to Cell Development Fund, and in consultation with the Director of Public Works, the Chenango
County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to appropriate, at year end, balances of 2012 and 2013 appropriations in the
Recycling and Landfill Operation portions of the Department of Public Works Department Budget (Waste Management),
additional funds as may be necessary for future Cell Development, and/or other waste management-related capital improvements,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the net total revenues must equal the net total expenditures for the Year 2013 portion of the
Recycling and Landfill Operation portions of the Waste Management Department Budget before the appropriation by the
Treasurer of any year-end balances for the payment to the Closure Reserve Fund.
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RESOLUTION #263-13P
DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAX – APRIL
1, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
RESOLVED, That the following report on mortgage tax be and hereby is received, filed, accepted, approved and
printed and that the Clerk of this Board furnish a certified copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Chenango County, that the
Board issue its warrants for payment of several items set forth in the following report and table and, as required by Section 261 of
the Tax Law and the statutes of the State in such cases made and provided, and that the County Treasurer be and hereby is
authorized and directed to issue checks payable to the proper Village, Town or City entitled thereto:
Town/
Amount
Amount
Village or City
Town or City
Village
Afton
$
10,301.15
$ 1,794.85
Bainbridge
$
9,568.03
$ 2,976.97
Columbus
$
3,120.00
Coventry
$
7,231.50
German
$
955.00
Greene
$
38,435.25
Guilford
$
21,316.00
Lincklaen
$
966.00
McDonough
$
2,104.00
New Berlin
$
11,393.96
North Norwich
$
11,471.00
City of Norwich
$
64,960.00
$ 7,991.75
$ 2,217.54
Town of Norwich
$
37,546.43
Otselic
$
1,774.00
Oxford
$
10,401.93
Pharsalia
$
1,983.00
Pitcher
$
1,850.00
Plymouth
$
8,916.50
Preston
$
3,143.00
Sherburne
$
14,475.75
Earlville
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$ 2,481.07
$ 5,647.58
$ 1,109.17
Smithville
$
8,135.00
Smyrna
$
2,694.96
Total:
$
272,742.47
Grand Total:
$
297,139.43
$
178.04
$ 24,396.96
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RESOLUTION #264-13P
OF THREE (3) COMPUTERS – PUBLIC DEFENDER
amount of $3,500.00, from Appropriation Account #A1170.441 – Other Expense Indigent Services Grant, to Appropriation
Account #A1170.22 - Equipment Indigent Services Grant, for purchase of three (3) computers.
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RESOLUTION #265-13P
OF OFFICE FURNITURE – PUBLIC DEFENDER
Account #A1170.22 - Equipment Indigent Services Grant, for purchase of office furniture.
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RESOLUTION #266-13P
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR
ASSIGNED COUNSEL EXPENSES – PUBLIC DEFENDER’S
OFFICE
State Aid Assigned Counsel, to Appropriation Account #A1170.47 – Assigned Counsel Conflict.
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RESOLUTION #267-13
IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHING A SOUTHERN TIER OFFICE
OF MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has proposed a major redesign of the agency under a
“Regional Centers of Excellence” (RCE) model and has divided the state into five district regions (Western, Central, Hudson
River, New York City and Long Island) with fifteen RCE, and
WHEREAS, the OMH plan in its current form designates the closure of all state operated inpatient services at the
Elmira Psychiatric Center and Greater Binghamton Health Center by July 2014 and creates two Community Outpatient Service
Hubs at those locations instead; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Binghamton and Elmira Centers currently serve a largely rural population of nearly 1.5
million people in fifteen counties of the Southern Tier and parts of the Finger Lakes, covering over 11,400 square miles,
comprising nearly one quarter of the state and lacking access to public transportation; and
WHEREAS, the OMH plan exclusively follows an urban “thruway corridor” model, requiring rural, often poor,
residents of the Southern Tier to travel hours to urban areas along the New York State Thruway for inpatient care (Buffalo or
Syracuse for adults and Buffalo or Utica for children); and
WHEREAS, the United States Government has already designated many of the counties served by Elmira and Greater
Binghamton to be “Federally Designated Underserved Areas”, prior to the removal of inpatient services by OMH; and
WHEREAS, the OMH plan removes 100% of the state operated child and adolescent inpatient services from these
fifteen rural counties, and would also have these fifteen counties with no private hospital children’s beds (under 12 years of age)
and only six private hospital adolescents beds (ages 12-17) located in Tompkins County; and
WHEREAS, the OMH plan leaves local hospitals that predominantly rely on public mental health services to choose
between high risk discharges or weeks of uncompensated care, while awaiting access to the urban RCE; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Binghamton and Elmira Centers are among the top performing hospitals in OMH relative to
access, quality and productivity, providing timely access to a comprehensive array of high quality child and adult acute,
intermediate, residential, educational, clinic and recovery focused services; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Binghamton and Elmira Centers began working together in late 2012 toward combining
operational elements, reducing the duration of inpatient hospitalization and achieving joint efficiencies that are amongst the best
in OMH; and
WHEREAS, the Elmira and Greater Binghamton Centers have substantially achieved most of the access, quality and
productivity objectives ostensibly serving as the basis of the OMH RCE; and
WHEREAS, while this body largely supports the overall goals of the OMH plan, it is inadequate to meet the challenges
of the most economically distressed part of the state at a time when the need for mental health services is on the rise; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors urges the Commissioner of Mental Health, Governor
Andrew Cuomo, the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly to support the inclusion of a Southern Tier OMH
Region with a Southern Tier based RCE, serving the Southern Tier and portions of the Finger Lakes. This would include
continued access to child, adolescent and adult inpatient and community services, managed under a locally responsive rural
model as an alternative to the exclusively urban thruway model currently under consideration; and be it further
RESOLVED That certified copies of this resolution be sent to the Commissioner of Mental Health, Governor Andrew
M. Cuomo, Senator James L. Seward, Senator Thomas W. Libous, Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch, Assemblyman Gary D.
Finch, other New York counties, and the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC).
Mr. Flanagan asked that just the WHEREAS be read.
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Prior to the Adoption of Resolution #267-13 Mr. Flanagan asked who came up with this plan. He asked if this is just one of those
Resolutions that is thrown out there and nothing will actually happen. Mr. Blanchard said basically yes. Mr. Flanagan said that
people in need will have to go to Buffalo or Syracuse for treatment. Mr. Blanchard said that is the way it stands now.
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RESOLUTION #268-13
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE OF NEW YORK
ESTABLISH A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT IN ORDER TO
RECEIVE WELFARE BENEFITS
WHEREAS, there is no residency requirement in the State of New York for anyone in order to receive welfare benefits,
and
WHEREAS, other states throughout the country have been known to send people to New York State to receive said
benefits as a result of the State’s total benefit package, including Medicaid, and
WHEREAS, Chenango County has experienced an influx of out of state residents to receive said benefits resulting in
an increase of hundreds of thousands dollars to County taxpayers,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors go on record as requesting the State of New York to
establish a residency requirement for the receiving of welfare benefits, and be it further
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #268-13 Mr. Flanagan said he often gets residents that ask why it is so easy to do these types
of things in Chenango County. He said he didn’t realize there was no residency requirement and he would certainly be in favor
of one. Mr. Flanagan asked if this was our idea. Mr. Outwater said that he believes it was Erie County that proposed this. Ms.
Osborne asked Mr. Flanagan to repeat his question. Mr. Flanagan asked if this is something Chenango County would like. Ms.
Osborne said she thinks this is something the counties would like. She said that in order for this to happen New York State
would have to change the wording of its constitution. She said that the constitution currently states that NYS has to take care of
anyone within its borders. Ms. Osborne said that this was brought about because other states do have residency requirements.
Mr. Flanagan said this is part of the reason that it is easier to sign up in New York State than in other states. Ms. Osborne
explained that New York State provides benefits for both families with children and childless adults (Safety Net). She said that
we are one of the only states in the country that provides Safety Net benefits. Ms. Osborne explained that the only question they
may ask an applicant is where they spent the previous night. Mr. Jeffrey said that DSS can do a background investigation.
Ms. Osborne said that a similar resolution was in last month’s communication packet and we thought we should get in line. Mr.
Outwater said that he also had no idea that NYS didn’t have a residency requirement.
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RESOLUTION #269-13P
EXPENSES – PRESTON MANOR
amount of $2,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A6030.130 – Extra Hire, to Appropriation Account #A6030.190 – Overtime,
in order to provide the funds necessary for overtime expenses at Preston Manor.
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RESOLUTION #270-13P
ADVOCATING FOR NEW YORK STATE TO INCREASE
FUNDING FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND ALLOW
FOR LOCAL DISTRIBUTION OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
WHEREAS, Public transit is the key to independence for many, to individual health and to a healthier, cleaner
community, and can contribute to a more robust economy, while the most vulnerable population relies on public transportation
for their health and quality of life, and
WHEREAS, more than 140,000 rides per year are provided to Chenango county residents through First Transit which
offers a clean, friendly and safe atmosphere for the most vulnerable populations in Chenango County, and
WHEREAS, for more than 20 years the New York State Department of Health has provided funds to the Department of
Social Services to provide the essential service of providing for and arranging for non-emergency Medicaid transportation
services for medical appointments, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services contracted with First Transit, Inc. for said transportation
services which included a State approved method of paying a share of costs for operating public transportation to benefit all
Medicaid recipients using the system to get to medical appointments, and
WHEREAS, in 2010, the State Department of Health was given statutory authority under 365-h of Social
Services Law to assume the administrative management of non-emergency transportation from counties and has since mandated
that a private Medicaid brokerage system be implemented, which began in Chenango County October 1, 2013, and
WHEREAS, Medical Answering Services (MAS) from Syracuse was awarded the state contract and rides
that would have been previously assigned to the public transit were switched to taxis and ambulette/ambulance providers; some
from outside the county, and
WHEREAS, the intent of the NYS Dept. of Health take-over granted by 365-h was to reduce Medicaid costs
and payments, but without public transportation available in Chenango County, Medicaid recipients in need of non-emergency
transportation services will no longer be able to pay for their own trips to medical appointments using the public system, and
WHEREAS, Medicaid eligible riders will be will be forced to seek approval for taxi transportation from the State
which will increase the overall costs of non-emergency transportation paid for by Medicaid, and
WHEREAS, the elimination of Medicaid funding to support the portion of ridership attributed to Medicaid
recipients using public transportation has dramatically impacted the public transit system in Chenango County, and as a result
Chenango County may be facing a total loss of public transit in the county by the end of 2013,
RESOLVED, that the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby opposes this mandate to work with an
out-of-county brokerage firm, thus indirectly jeopardizing the public transit system that has benefitted County residents for the
last 20 years, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Chenango County Board of Supervisors requests that NYS pay a fair share of public
transportation to support the general Medicaid ridership that relies on the system to independently get to their medical
appointments, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Chenango County Board of Supervisors calls upon our state representatives to act on behalf of
those in need here in Chenango County to assist in saving the public transit system by repealing the mandated brokerage service
and allowing local control over non-emergency Medicaid transportation, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Board of Supervisors shall forward certified copies of this Resolution to
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senator James L. Seward, Senator Thomas W. Libous, Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch,
Assemblyman Gary D. Finch, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), and other New York counties that are
facing similar problems providing public transportation due to yet another NYS mandate.
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RESOLUTION #271-13P
AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF VARIOUS AGREEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR 2014 – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
RESOLVED, That, the Chairman of this Board of Supervisors, be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the
County of Chenango, an Agreement with Marylou Eddy, for medical record consultation for the Chenango County Department
of Public Health, and be if further
RESOLVED, That the cost of said services shall be $50.00 per hour, for an estimated 12 hours per year, and be it
further
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RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4010.521 – Contract
Services (Public Health), and be it further
behalf of the County of Chenango, an agreement with Bassett Healthcare of Cooperstown, New York for Medical Director
services to the Chenango County Public Health Department, and be it further
RESOLVED, That in accordance with the terms and conditions of said agreement, Bassett Healthcare will provide up
to 53.7 hours per year, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the total cost for said renewal agreement shall not exceed $13,056.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said expense shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4010.63 – Medical Director Contract,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign a
renewal agreement between the Chenango County Health Department and Chenango Memorial Hospital, Inc. of Norwich, New
York for the purpose of providing personnel to furnish and perform diagnostic tests, provide physical and clinical assessment and
dispense medications necessary to diagnose and treat reportable sexually transmitted diseases to individuals referred by the
County Health Department, at a cost of $100.00 per visit, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said contract Agreement shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4052.46 –
Venereal Disease Control, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign a
renewal agreement between the Chenango County Health Department and Dr. Richard J. Baron for the purpose of providing
Medical Services for the Chenango County Health Department’s Tuberculosis Clinic, at a cost of $7,025.00 per year, and be it
further
Tuberculosis Care and Treatment, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign, on
behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Catherine Cruz, DVM, of North Norwich for Rabies Coordinator duties
for the Chenango County Department of Public Health, and be if further
RESOLVED, That the cost of said services shall be $1,000.00 per calendar year, and be it further
Rabies Control, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign, on
behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Heather Bartle, Pharm.D., of Oxford, New York, for Pharmacy Consultant
services for the Chenango County Department of Public Health, and be if further
RESOLVED, That there is no cost associated with said agreement.
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a renewal agreement with Robert
Spitzer, Ph.D. of Cortland, New York to provide Administrative Hearing Officer services in the enforcement of the Chenango
County Sanitary Code, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the cost for said services shall be $90.00 per hour, plus mileage at the current Internal Revenue
Service mileage rate, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign
renewal agreements between the County of Chenango and the following contractors engaged in Masters In Social Work (MSW)
services to the Chenango County Department of Public Health, at an all inclusive rate of $60.00 per visit and at a rate of $30.00
per hour for participation in patient care conferences and/or provision of staff in-services as requested and approved by Chenango
County:
Chenango County Mental Health Department
Phyllis- Ann Walsh
and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said MSW Agreements shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4010.521 –
Contract Services (Public Health), and be it further
County of Chenango, an Agreement with Chenango Engineering PLLC, for plan reviews for the Chenango County Department
of Public Health, and be if further
RESOLVED, That the cost of said services shall be $100.00 per plan review, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4010.57 – Engineer
Contract (Public Health), and be it further
County of Chenango, an Agreement with Theresa Blenis, RN, for quality assurance and policy/procedure review services for the
Chenango County Department of Public Health, and be if further
RESOLVED, That the cost of said services shall be $25.00 per hour, and be it further
Services (Public Health), and be it further
RESOLVED, That the term of said renewal Agreements shall be from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
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RESOLUTION #272-13P
APPOINTING SCOTT COHEN, M.D., MEDICAL DIRECTOR –
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, according to New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) regulation, the Chenango County
Department of Public Health is required to individually appoint a Medical Director, and
WHEREAS, Scott Cohen, M.D., has served in said capacity for several years via contractual agreement with Bassett
Healthcare of Cooperstown, New York for Medical Director services,
RESOLVED, That Scott Cohen, M.D., of Norwich, New York, be and hereby is appointed to the position of Medical
Director for the Chenango County Department of Public Health, for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
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RESOLUTION #273-13P
AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF VARIOUS AGREEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR 2014 – AREA AGENCY ON AGING
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors
be and hereby is authorized to sign a renewal agreement between the County of Chenango and Dina Lawson, RD, CDN, an
independent contractor, for the purpose of providing dietician services, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign
renewal site agreements between the County of Chenango and the following organizations, for Senior Center locations
throughout Chenango County:
Site:
Agreement with:
Coventry, Windy Hill Senior Center
Town of Coventry
Greene, Brightman Senior Center
CHIP, Inc.
McDonough, Geneganslet Center
United Methodist Church
New Berlin, Unadilla Valley Center
New Berlin Methodist Church
Norwich, West Park Senior Center
First Baptist Church
Sherburne, Grace Manor Center
CHIP, Inc.
South Otselic, Plum Valley Center
United Methodist Church
and be it further
RESOLVED, That an agreement be and hereby is authorized with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for the provision of
meals to the Oxford Senior Citizens Club, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the term of said renewal Agreements shall be from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
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RESOLUTION #274-13P
AUTHORIZING LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE
YEAR 2014 – AREA AGENCY ON AGING
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Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign an agreement between the County of Chenango and Matthew W. Bliss, an
independent contractor, for Legal Services, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the term of said Agreement shall be January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the maximum total cost for said agreement for the year 2014 shall be $36,380.00, payable from
Appropriation Account #A7610.52 – Legal Services.
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RESOLUTION #275-13P
CHENANGO
COUNTY
CATHOLIC
CHARITIES
FOR
SUPPORTED HOUSING SERVICES – COMMUNITY MENTAL
HYGIENE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Community Mental Hygiene Services Program desires to renew their contract with
Chenango County Catholic Charities for services which provide assistance to people with serious mental illness in locating and
securing main stream (generic) housing, and
WHEREAS, said services may include assistance with choosing housing, roommates and furniture; help with initial
and ongoing affordability; and linkage with a comprehensive community support system of case management, mental health,
rehabilitation, respite, social, employment and health supports, and
WHEREAS, Chenango County Catholic Charities has the professional staff to provide said services,
to sign a contract, on behalf of the County of Chenango, with Chenango County Catholic Charities to provide support housing
services within the Chenango County Community Mental Hygiene Services Program, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the total cost for said program shall not exceed $ 122,791.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the terms of said contract shall be January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said contract shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4320.51 – Catholic
Charities Contractual.
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RESOLUTION #276-13P
REHABILITATION SUPPORT SERVICES, INCORPORATED,
OF ALTAMONT, NEW YORK – COMMUNITY MENTAL
HYGIENE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Community Mental Hygiene Services program desires to renew the contract with
Rehabilitation Support Services, Incorporated (RSS) for the furnishing of reinvestment vocational funded community mental
health services, including adequate, qualified and trained personnel, and
WHEREAS, said RSS services will be used in the following reinvestment programs: the Psycho-Social Club Program,
the Affirmative Business Employment Training Program (a.k.a. the Serendipity Café) at the Eaton Center, Crisis Outreach and
the Three (3) County Forensic Program and Performance Based Early Recognition Screener/Coordinator,
WHEREAS, said RSS services will be used in the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
(OASAS) Vocational Rehabilitation Program located at the Eaton Center,
to sign a contract, on behalf of the County of Chenango, with Rehabilitation Support Services, Incorporated (RSS) of Altamont,
New York, and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the term of said contract shall be from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the total estimated cost for said Contract shall be $896,747.00, and be it further.
RESOLVED, That payment for said contract services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4320.50 Reinvestment Comm/Contract (Mental Health) and Appropriation Account #A4320.52 – Reinvestment RSS Vocational Services
(Mental Health).
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RESOLUTION #277-13P
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MARY
IMOGENE BASSETT HOSPITAL OF COOPERSTOWN, NEW
YORK FOR PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS SERVICES – COMMUNITY
MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES – INTENSIVE CASE
MANAGEMENT
is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an agreement with Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown,
New York for Psychiatric Crisis Service for those individuals requiring immediate psychiatric attention, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the cost of said services shall be $22,672.00, payable from Appropriation Account # A4510.45 –
Bassett Health Care Contractual and be it further
RESOLVED, That said agreement shall be effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
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RESOLUTION #278-13P
CHENANGO
COUNTY
ELECTED
AND
APPOINTED
Name
Social
Registration
Standard
Security
Number
Number
Term Begins/Ends
Participates
in
Days/-
Work
Day
Employer's
Month
(Hrs/day)
Time Keeping
(Based
on
(Last
System
Record of
4 digits)
(Y/N)
Activities)
N
7.22
Elected Officials
Supervisor
Appointed Officials
Robert M. Jeffrey
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41795311
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01/01/12 - 12/31/2013
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RESOLUTION #279-13P
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EXTRA HIRE
EXPENSES – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
amount of $1,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A4010.126 – Registered Professional Nurse, to Appropriation Account
#A4010.117 – Extra Nurse Hire, in order to provide the funds necessary for clerical extra hire expenses in the Department of
Public Health.
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RESOLUTION #280-13P
ADOPTION OF CHENANGO COUNTY VEHICLE USE POLICY
WHEREAS, several county departments assign vehicles to employees, whereby the employee drives the vehicle home,
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requirements, it is necessary the County of Chenango
adopt a Vehicle Use Policy for those county employees assigned a county-owned vehicle that they drive home to and from work,
RESOLVED, That the following vehicle use policy dated November 18, 2013 be and hereby is adopted by the
Chenango County Board of Supervisors.
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RESOLUTION #281-13P
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION
POSITION – PUBLIC DEFENDER
AND
FILLING
OF
RESOLVED, That Appropriation Account #A1170.132 – *Clerk Indigent Services Grant, be reclassified to
*Receptionist/Typist Indigent Services Grant, effective January 1, 2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said reclassified position is authorized to be filled after January 1, 2014.
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RESOLUTION #282-13P
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION AND FILLING
POSITION – ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SERVICES
OF
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RESOLVED, That Appropriation Account #A4150.120 – Case Manager, be reclassified to Vocational Rehabilitation
Specialist, effective January 1, 2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist position be allocated to Grade 20 of the Salary Schedule of
the Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Chenango and the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., and be it
further
RESOLVED, That said reclassified position is authorized to be filled after January 1, 2014.
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RESOLUTION #283-13
DIVISION OF HOMES & COMMUNITY RENEWAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT – FIRST TIME
HOMEBUYER VI
Grants, and
application to the New York State Division of Homes & Community Renewal related to First Time Homebuyer VI, and to act as
the authorized representative of the County of Chenango, and to provide such technical information as may be requested, and
2. That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf
of the County of Chenango, any such certifications and/or grant agreements as may be required to accept and implement the
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RESOLUTION #284-13
DIVISION OF HOMES & COMMUNITY RENEWAL
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK
GRANT
–
MANUFACTURED HOUSING REPLACEMENT GRANT II
Grants, and
application to the New York State Division of Homes & Community Renewal related to Manufactured Housing Replacement
Grant II, and to act as the authorized representative of the County of Chenango, and to provide such technical information as may
be requested, and
2. That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf
of the County of Chenango, any such certifications and/or grant agreements as may be required to accept and implement the
RESOLUTION #285-13
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AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM
SALE OF SHARED EQUIPMENT – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS
WHEREAS, by Resolution #210-12P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors declared a 2007 New Holland
tractor and boom mower surplus, and authorized their sale, and
WHEREAS, since said equipment was a component of a 2007 shared equipment legislative initiative program, it is
expected the proceeds of said sale shall be utilized to purchase other shared equipment, and
WHEREAS, said tractor was sold in 2013, and the proceeds of the sale have been credited to Revenue Account
#DM2650 – Sales of Scrap/Excess,
make an appropriation of funds derived from said sale, in the amount of $30,544.98, from Revenue Account #DM2650- Sales of
Scrap/Excess, to Capital Project Account #H5130.20 – Public Works Equipment.
Seconded by Mr. Flanagan and duly adopted.
Prior to the Adoption of Resolution #285-13 Mr. Brown said that a few years ago the state legislature approved a grant for the
purchase of equipment. He said there were 12 towns that also participated in this grant. Mr. Brown reported that a piece of this
equipment has been sold and we need to put the proceeds from the sale in a secure place for next year. Mr. Brown asked that the
Board approve a transfer in the amount of $30,544.98 from the Surplus Account DM2650 to the Capital Project Account
H5130.20 (Public Works Equipment).
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RESOLUTION #286-13P
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION TO BID AND PURCHASE
EQUIPMENT FOR THE YEAR 2014 – CHENANGO COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (HIGHWAY)
WHEREAS, the County Public Works Director and the Standing Committee on Public Works have presented
to this Board an itemized list of equipment needed to be purchased in the Year 2014 and the appropriation for the same has been
placed in the adopted 2014 County Budget,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Public Works Director, acting jointly with the Public Works
Committee, be and hereby is authorized to prepare specifications, submit to bid and purchase the following equipment from
Appropriation Account #DM5130.21 – New Equipment (Road Machinery Fund) at a total cost not to exceed $725,000.00:
1 – Ext. Cab Pickup
1 – Crew Cab Pickup
1 – Excavator
1 – Brush Chipper
1 – Tractor w/ mower unit
1 – Tandem Dump Truck w/ Snow/ice pkg.
Total:
$ 28,000.00
$ 28,000.00
$350,000.00
$ 30,000.00
$ 79,000.00
$210,000.00
$725,000.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, That in accordance with Resolution #239-07P, the Standing Committee on Public Works has
determined that no funds available in Capital Project Account #H5130.20 – Public Works Equipment will be utilized toward the
purchase of said equipment.
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RESOLUTION #287-13P
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION TO BID AND PURCHASE
EQUIPMENT FOR THE YEAR 2014 – CHENANGO COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (WASTE MANAGEMENT)
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WHEREAS, the County Public Works Director and the Standing Committee on Public Works have presented
to this Board an itemized list of equipment needed to be purchased in the Year 2014 and the appropriation for the same has been
placed in the adopted 2014 County Budget,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Public Works Director, acting jointly with the Public Works
Committee, be and hereby is authorized to prepare specifications, submit to bid and purchase the following equipment, at a total
cost not to exceed $255,000.00:
LANDFILL OPERATIONS:
From: Appropriation Account #A8092.22 – Equipment Replacement
1 – Leachate Tank Trailer (used)
1 – 20 ton Equipment Trailer
1 – Compactor
Total:
$ 32,000.00
$ 20,793.00
$197,207.00
$250,000.00
RECYCLING OPERATIONS:
From: Appropriation Account #A8091.21 – Equipment
20 – Recycling Baskets
110 – Cardboard Sorting Boxes
Total:
$ 3,300.00
$ 1,700.00
$ 5,000.00
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RESOLUTION #288-13P
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH REGIONAL WASTE
SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR ALTERNATIVE DAILY LANDFILL
COVER– DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (WASTE
MANAGEMENT)
WHEREAS, in recent years, the County of Chenango has authorized agreements for the acceptance of alternative daily
cover at the Countywide Landfill in the Town of Pharsalia, New York, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works, in consultation with the Standing Committee on Public Works, has solicited
proposals for alternative daily cover for the two (2) year period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015, and
WHEREAS, during the period of the proposed Agreement, alternative daily cover will be delivered to the Countywide
Landfill in the Town of Pharsalia, during regular landfill hours, in daily amounts as prescribed by the Department of Public
Works, and
WHEREAS, Regional Waste Solutions, LLC of Williamsville, New York submitted the highest proposal for said
services, whereby the County of Chenango will receive $16.25 per ton of alternative daily cover received at the Pharsalia site,
RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the Chenango County Attorney, the Chairman of this Board of Supervisors be
and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a two (2) year Agreement with Regional Waste Solutions,
LLC of Williamsville, New York, for the delivery of alternative daily cover meeting applicable regulations to the Chenango
County Landfill, and be if further
RESOLVED, That the term of said agreement shall be January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the County of Chenango shall received $16.25 per ton for the acceptance of said material.
RESOLUTION #289-13P
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AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MICROBAC, INC.
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, Chenango County Waste Management facilities are required to perform certain water analyses as part of
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) permitting, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works solicited proposals for water quality testing for the period January 1,
2014 through December 31, 2015, and
WHEREAS, Microbac, Inc., of Cortland, New York submitted the lowest cost proposal for said services, at $78,240.00
for the two (2) year period,
hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, an Agreement with Microbac, Inc., of Cortland, New York for
environmental monitoring and analytical services, and be if further
RESOLVED, That the term of said agreement shall be January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015, at a total cost of
$78,240.00.
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RESOLUTION #290-13P
LOGUIDICE, P.C., ENGINEERS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CELL
NO. 4 AT THE CHENANGO COUNTY LANDFILL –
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Landfill, located in the Town of Pharsalia,
opened in 1994, and
WHEREAS, the County of Chenango currently utilizes Cell No. 3 of the Landfill, and
WHEREAS, in preparation for the construction of Cell No. 4, the Director of Public Works has received a proposal
from Barton & Loguidice, P.C., of Syracuse, New York, for the design, bidding assistance, construction administration,
construction inspection, and construction certification for planned Cell No. 4, in an amount not to exceed $249,700.00, and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated Cell No. 4 would be constructed 2015,
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of
Chenango, an Agreement with Barton & Loguidice, P.C., of Syracuse, New York, for Cell No. 4 design, bidding assistance,
construction administration, construction inspection, and construction certification services, at a cost not to exceed $249,700.00,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said Agreement shall be made from Capital Project Account #H3997.78 – Countywide
Landfill Cell 4 Development.
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RESOLUTION #291-13
OF COPIER – PUBLIC DEFENDER
The Safety & Rules and Finance Committees offered the following, and moved its adoption:
Account #A1170.22 - Equipment Indigent Services Grant, for purchase of a copier.
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Seconded by Mr. Cook
Results of a Roll Call vote were: Yes - 1600, No – 0, Absent – 127
Chairman Wilcox declared the resolution duly adopted.
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RESOLUTION #292-13
ADOPTION OF CHENANGO COUNTY FIRE MUTUAL AID
PLAN – FIRE COORDINATOR
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Fire Mutual Aid Plan is to establish a framework and guidelines by which the recourses
of participating fire departments are utilized for fire protection and other emergency incidents which require fire service
responses with in Chenango County, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Fire Mutual Aid Plan for Chenango County requires period updates, in coordination
with local fire departments,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Fire Mutual Aid Plan dated February 25, 2013, as submitted by the
Coordinator and approved by the participating fire departments, be and hereby is adopted by the Chenango County Board of
Supervisors.
Prior to the adoption of Resolution #292-13 Mr. Williams said that the language in this Plan is somewhat problematic to him.
Mr. Beckwith said that the meat of this Mutual Aid Plan hasn’t changed in years. He said the small portion that was changed had
to do with structure fires only. Mr. Beckwith said that this has nothing to do with contracted districts nor was it intended to.
Mr. Kreiner said that page 9 Section G is kind of heavy handed. He said that it basically says you must turn in your equipment if
you withdraw from this plan. Mr. Kreiner asked what kind of a choice this is for the districts. Mr. Beckwith said that each
district must have a Mutual Aid Plan as required by both the County and the State. He said that historically, separate districts do
not have their own Mutual Aid Plans. Mr. Beckwith said that the services provided by the county to the individual districts are a
part of this plan. Mr. Kreiner said he really doesn’t like the language as it is heavy handed.
Mr. Flanagan asked if this Plan simply puts in writing what we normally practice. Chairman Wilcox said it is just a revision. Mr.
Beckwith said that this is just a revision of the original plan that was adopted by the Board in 1961.
Mr. Kreiner stated that if a fire district doesn’t want to participate they must have their own Mutual Aid Plan. He asked if it can
be one sentence saying the district will call other districts for help. Mr. Beckwith said no, the plan has to be approved by the
state. Mr. Kreiner said that he will not support this resolution.
Mr. Brown said that many of these questions were asked by the fire district in his Town. He said that Mr. Beckwith and his staff
came to their town and answered these questions. Mr. Brown said that the problem with Mutual Aid is who is going to show up.
He said that this used to be about good neighbors and now it is about technical equipment. Mr. Brown said Mr. Beckwith
convinced them that this is the best step we can take at this point to provide fire service to the county. He said we need to do
anything we can do to help support the local departments because providing fire service for Chenango County would cost the
county half again its current budget amount.
Mr. Flanagan asked how many departments use what they used to call automatic Mutual Aid. Mr. Beckwith said essentially
almost all of them. He said the ultimate thing is manpower. Mr. Beckwith said they are 21 different departments with automatic
Mutual Aid. He said the whole idea is to try to call required resources from more than one other department in order to prevent a
snowballing lack of coverage. Mr. Beckwith said that no call goes unanswered but every department is struggling with
manpower.
The resolution carried with Supervisors Kreiner, Khoury and Williams opposed.
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RESOLUTION #293-13P
EXPENSES – PROBATION OFFICE
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amount of $203.17, from Appropriation Account #A3410.14 – Probation Officer, to Appropriation Account #A3410.190 –
Overtime, in order to provide the funds necessary for overtime expenses in the Probation Department.
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RESOLUTION #294-13P
ADOPTION OF STOP DWI PLAN FOR 2014
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County STOP-DWI Plan for 2014, as submitted by the Coordinator and approved by
the Safety & Rules Committee, be approved for submittal to the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be authorized to sign said document.
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RESOLUTION #295-13P
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH COTT
SYSTEMS, INC. FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SERVICES
– COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, by prior resolutions, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors has authorized agreements with Cott
Systems, Inc. for software for a variety of services offered by the Chenango County Clerk’s office, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Clerk has received a renewal agreement for the period of January 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2016,
RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized
to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a renewal agreement with Cott Systems, Inc. of Worthington, Ohio for computer
software licensing and services, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said agreement should be for the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016, at a
monthly cost of approximately $3,500.00 for the software, plus a per-item charge for archival storage, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said agreements shall be made from Appropriation Account #A1410.43 – Rental of
Equipment, and Appropriation Account #A1410.47 – Record Books.
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RESOLUTION #296-13P
AUTHORIZING
AGREEMENTS
WITH
MACHINE
TECHNICIANS FOR 2014 – BOARD OF ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, by prior resolutions, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized the appropriation of funds for
contracts with voting machine technicians to provide routine maintenance of the new Dominion Imagecast voting machines, and
WHEREAS, the Chenango County Election Commissioners recommend said contracts be renewed for 2014,
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hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, Agreements with Voting Machine Technicians for the year
2014, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the cost of said services shall be $25.00 per hour, plus mileage at the IRS rate, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A1450.45 – Technician
Expense Contractual.
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RESOLUTION #297-13P
DECLARING BOAT AND TRAILER SURPLUS AND
AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER TO THE COVENTRY
DEPARTMENT – SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, there is a 1982 boat and trailer at the Sheriff’s Office which is no longer needed for county use, and
WHEREAS, the Coventry Fire Department desires said boat and trailer, and requests its transfer to the Fire
Department,
RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby declares the 1982 boat and trailer at the Sheriff’s
Office surplus, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the ownership of said boat and trailer shall be transferred to the Coventry Fire Department.
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BILLS AND CLAIMS
RESOLUTION #298-13
Mr. Brown offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, this Board has accepted a report of the General, Welfare and Highway bills and claims for the
month of November 2013 against Chenango County in the amount of $ 2,056,159.10,
RESOLVED, That the acts and audits of the Chenango County Auditor, in relation thereto, are approved
by this Board; and be it further
RESOLVED, That certain other expenditures, as reported by the Chenango County Treasurer, in the
amount of $1,619,734.51, are accepted and made a part of the following summary.
GENERAL
Bills & Claims
Supervisors’ Salaries
Certified Payroll
Sheriff Payroll
Social Svcs Payroll
Self Insurance Payroll
& Disbursements
$1,158,603.62
$
732.60
$
$
$
$
$
36,084.14
681,037.92
408,971.61
311,010.41
1,904.04
$ 2,598,344.34
HIGHWAY
Co. Rd Pay & Mach Rental
$
$
63,961.92
38,092.55
$ 141,362.64
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$ 110,198.09
$ 39,363.75
$
WELFARE
Day Care
Administration
Preston Manor
Svcs for Recipients
Medical
ADC
Foster Care
J.D. Care
Pmt to State Schools
Home Relief
HEAP
Burials
EEA
$ 29,941.99
$107,086.18
$ 47,491.96
$ 39,265.68
$ 27,823.63
$187,361.41
$156,531.71
$
106.02
$
$ 87,128.41
$
$
$ 1,833.33
TOTALS
$2,056,159.10
392,978.95
$ 684,570.32
$1,619,734.51
TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR November 2013
$ 3,675,893.61
$49,717,395.53
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Mr. Woodford informed the Board that Supervisor Carolyn Price of the Town of Windsor is looking to organize an Upstate
Association of Towns. He said that she will be in the Committee Room immediately following the Board meeting to speak with
anyone who may be interested. Mr. Flanagan said that we have seen that upstate towns are overlooked. He said it is worth
taking a look at this potential organization. Mr. Flanagan said that the geographical barrier is supposedly North of Route 84 to
qualify.
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Mr. Outwater made a motion to cancel the December 16, 2013 Board meeting. Mr. Flanagan seconded the motion. Carried.
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Chairman Wilcox thanked everyone for their support over the past year and wished them Happy Holidays.
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Chairman Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 11:16 a.m. to the 1st day of Annual Session scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2014.
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SUPERVISORS OF CHENANGO COUNTY – 2013
Afton ....................................................................................................................................................... John H. Lawrence
Bainbridge .............................................................................................................................................. Dolores Nabinger
Columbus ................................................................................................................................................. Thomas P. Grace
Coventry ............................................................................................................................................... George L. Westcott
German ....................................................................................................................................................... Richard Schlag
Greene............................................................................................................................................................. Jack T. Cook
Guilford ................................................................................................................................................... George J. Seneck
Lincklaen ............................................................................................................................................. Wayne C. Outwater
McDonough ........................................................................................................................................... Arrington J. Canor
New Berlin ................................................................................................................................................. Ross P. Iannello
North Norwich ........................................................................................................................................ Robert E. Wansor
Norwich (Town) ........................................................................................................................................... David C. Law
Norwich (City) Wards 1, 2, 3.................................................................................................................... James J. McNeil
Norwich (City) Wards 4, 5, 6.................................................................................................................. Robert M. Jeffrey
Otselic ...................................................................................................................................................... Evan T. Williams
Oxford................................................................................................................................................. Lawrence N. Wilcox
Pharsalia .................................................................................................................................................. Dennis O. Brown
Pitcher ................................................................................................................................................. Jeffrey B. Blanchard
Plymouth.................................................................................................................................................... Jerry L. Kreiner
Preston .................................................................................................................................................... Peter C. Flanagan
Sherburne ................................................................................................................................................Charles A. Mastro
Smithville ............................................................................................................................................... Fred J. Heisler, Jr.
Smyrna .................................................................................................................................................. Michael R. Khoury
Chairman, Lawrence N. Wilcox
Clerk, RC Woodford
SUPERVISORS OF CHENANGO COUNTY – 2014
Afton ....................................................................................................................................................... John H. Lawrence
Bainbridge .............................................................................................................................................. Dolores Nabinger
Columbus ................................................................................................................................................. Thomas P. Grace
Coventry ............................................................................................................................................... George L. Westcott
German ....................................................................................................................................................... Richard Schlag
Greene............................................................................................................................................................. Jack T. Cook
Guilford ................................................................................................................................................... George J. Seneck
Lincklaen ............................................................................................................................................. Wayne C. Outwater
McDonough ........................................................................................................................................... Arrington J. Canor
New Berlin .................................................................................................................................................. Robert T. Starr
North Norwich ........................................................................................................................................ Robert E. Wansor
Norwich (Town) ........................................................................................................................................... David C. Law
Norwich (City) Wards 1, 2, 3.................................................................................................................... James J. McNeil
Norwich (City) Wards 4, 5, 6.................................................................................................................. Robert M. Jeffrey
Otselic ...................................................................................................................................................... Evan T. Williams
Oxford................................................................................................................................................. Lawrence N. Wilcox
Pharsalia .................................................................................................................................................. Dennis O. Brown
Pitcher ................................................................................................................................................. Jeffrey B. Blanchard
Plymouth.................................................................................................................................................... Jerry L. Kreiner
Preston .................................................................................................................................................... Peter C. Flanagan
Sherburne ................................................................................................................................................Charles A. Mastro
Smithville ............................................................................................................................................... Fred J. Heisler, Jr.
Smyrna .................................................................................................................................................. Michael R. Khoury
Chairman, Lawrence N. Wilcox
Clerk, RC Woodford
2013
LEGISLATIVE
United States Senators
Honorable Kirsten Gillibrand ...................................................................................................................... Syracuse, N.Y.
Honorable Charles Schumer .................................................................................................................. Binghamton, N.Y.
Representative In Congress 24th District
Honorable Richard Hanna................................................................................................................................. Utica, N.Y.
51st Senatorial District
Honorable James L. Seward ......................................................................................................................... Oneonta, N.Y.
52nd Senatorial District
Honorable Thomas Libous..................................................................................................................... Binghamton, N.Y.
107th Assembly District
Honorable Clifford W. Crouch .............................................................................................................. Binghamton, N.Y.
123rd Assembly District
Honorable Gary Finch ................................................................................................................................... Auburn, N.Y.
127th Assembly District
Honorable Peter Lopez ................................................................................................................................... Sidney, N.Y.
JUDICIAL
Supreme Court Justice
Honorable Kevin M. Dowd........................................................................................................................ Sherburne, N.Y.
Honorable Elizabeth Garry ...................................................................................................................... New Berlin, N.Y.
County, Family and Surrogate Judge
Frank B. Revoir ........................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.
Clerk of Supreme and County Courts
Catherine A. Schell ...................................................................................................................................... Earlville, N.Y.
Clerk of Surrogate Court
Linda Wiley ....................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Family Court Clerk
Carole S. Dunham.................................................................................................................................... New Berlin, N.Y.
Supreme Court Law Clerk
Claudette Newman ................................................................................................................................. Gilbertsville, N.Y.
Probation Officers
Karen Osborn, Probation Director ............................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.
Jonathan Dunckel............................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Amanda Fisher ............................................................................................................................................. Norwich, N.Y.
Susan Frye ......................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Curtis Hose .............................................................................................................................................. New Berlin, N.Y.
James Kelsey ............................................................................................................................................ Port Crane, N.Y.
Vincent Mirabito.......................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.
Kristin Snow ................................................................................................................................................ Norwich, N.Y.
Andy White.................................................................................................................................................. Norwich, N.Y.
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EXECUTIVE
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
Lawrence N. Wilcox .......................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Auditor
RC Woodford .................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
Deputy County Auditor
Susan Granquist ........................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.
County Attorney
Alan E. Gordon ...............................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Assistant County Attorney
Leonard W. Smith ........................................................................................................................................ Norwich, N.Y.
County Treasurer
William C. Craine ........................................................................................................................................ Norwich, N.Y.
Deputy County Treasurer
Ardean Young............................................................................................................................................ Sherburne, N.Y.
County Clerk
Mary C. Weidman ..........................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Deputy County Clerk
Coleen Franklin ..............................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Deputy County Clerk Records
Vacant .............................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Commissioner of Social Services
Bette Osborne ............................................................................................................................................. Coventry, N.Y.
Director of Real Property Tax Services
Stephen R. Harris ....................................................................................................................................... Sherburne, N.Y.
Budget Officer
William C. Craine ........................................................................................................................................ Norwich, N.Y.
Director of Public Works
Shawn Fry .................................................................................................................................................. Sherburne, N.Y.
Deputy Director of Public Works
Douglas Parry ............................................................................................................................................ Sherburne, N.Y.
Election Commissioners
Harriet Jenkins ............................................................................................................................................. Norwich, N.Y.
Carol Franklin ............................................................................................................................................. Plymouth, N.Y.
Director of Weights & Measures
Theodore W. Guinn ..................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.
County Historian
Patricia Evans .............................................................................................................................................. Norwich, N.Y.
Advisory County Veterinarian
Warren Liddell ............................................................................................................................................. Norwich, N.Y.
Medical Examiner
John N. Cruz ...................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Personnel Officer
Lisa S.B. Kerr .............................................................................................................................................. Norwich, N.Y.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Sheriff
Ernest R. Cutting, Jr.......................................................................................................................................... Afton, N.Y.
Undersheriff
Vacant ..................................................................................................................................................................................
Lieutenants
Richard Cobb ..................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Christopher Miles ........................................................................................................................................ Norwich, N.Y.
Sergeants
Mark Chesebro .............................................................................................................................................. Smyrna, N.Y.
Clarence Ellingsen ..................................................................................................................................... Sherburne, N.Y.
Joshua Gould ..................................................................................................................................................Greene, N.Y.
Craig Hackett ....................................................................................................................................... So. Plymouth, N.Y.
Jerrod Hitt .......................................................................................................................................................Greene, N.Y.
Tonya Shoales.............................................................................................................................................. Norwich, N.Y.
Ronald Swislosky ...........................................................................................................................................Greene, N.Y.
John Trottier .............................................................................................................................................. Sherburne, N.Y.
Clifford Williams ............................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Deputies
Jeffrey Barton .................................................................................................................................................Greene, N.Y.
Eric Blincoe ....................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Bret Bowen .....................................................................................................................................................Greene, N.Y.
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David Castle ...................................................................................................................................................Greene, N.Y.
Justin Davy .............................................................................................................................................. Bainbridge, N.Y.
John Fern ................................................................................................................................................... Sherburne, N.Y.
Kelly Hayner...................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Sheri Howe .....................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Derrick Kruser ............................................................................................................................................. Norwich, N.Y.
Anthony Lawrence..................................................................................................................................... Sherburne, N.Y.
Maximilian Loiselle ..................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.
Jeffrey Messina ...............................................................................................................................................Greene, N.Y.
Gary Miller ................................................................................................................................................ Sherburne, N.Y.
Chad O’Hara ............................................................................................................................................... Plymouth, N.Y.
Kevin Powell ............................................................................................................................................... Guilford, N.Y.
Matthew Roberts.......................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.
Dustin Smietana ........................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.
Nathan Warner ......................................................................................................................................... Bainbridge, N.Y.
Dispatchers
Ronald Brown ............................................................................................................................... South New Berlin, N.Y.
Pamela Bugbee ............................................................................................................................... North Brookfield, N.Y.
Alan Burke .................................................................................................................................... South New Berlin, N.Y.
Brian Cushman ........................................................................................................................................... Plymouth, N.Y.
George Finch III .......................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.
Jeffery Harter ............................................................................................................................................. Sherburne, N.Y.
Daron Schultes ................................................................................................................................................Greene, N.Y.
Erin Smith .......................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.
Anthony Tumminia .........................................................................................................................................Greene, N.Y.
Shaun Witt ................................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Joseph A. McBride ...................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.
Assistant District Attorneys
Stephen M. Dunshee .................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.
Michael D. Ferrarese ......................................................................................................................................Oxford. N.Y.
Michael Genute............................................................................................................................................ Norwich, N.Y.
TOWN CLERKS – 2013
Afton .................................................................................................................................................... Rosemarie A. Klatz
Bainbridge ........................................................................................................................................ Deborah K. Hromada
Columbus ................................................................................................................................................. Brenda Weidman
Coventry .......................................................................................................................................... Theresa A. Schultheis
German .................................................................................................................................................... Ellen T. Maroney
Greene.................................................................................................................................................. Deborah L. Thomas
Guilford ................................................................................................................................................... Gail M. Hoffman
Lincklaen ................................................................................................................................................. Mahaley M. Holl
McDonough ............................................................................................................................................ Donna M. Preston
New Berlin .................................................................................................................................................. Mary B. Brown
North Norwich .......................................................................................................................................... Loretta L. Smith
Norwich ........................................................................................................................................................ Martha Vidler
Otselic ................................................................................................................................................................. Nika Cole
Oxford.................................................................................................................................................. James Hemstrought
Pharsalia ................................................................................................................................................... Susie P. Granger
Pitcher ................................................................................................................................................................... Rita Stith
Plymouth.................................................................................................................................................. Marie N. Whaley
Preston ................................................................................................................................................... Deanna J. Johnson
Sherburne .............................................................................................................................................. Kathy S. McDaniel
Smithville ................................................................................................................................................ Alison B. Owens
Smyrna ................................................................................................................................................... Geraldine W. Day
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENTS – 2013
Afton ............................................................................................................................................................... Lynn Shultis
Bainbridge ............................................................................................................................................... Gary R. Richman
Columbus ......................................................................................................................................................... Kevin Cross
Coventry ................................................................................................................................................... Richard Granger
German ................................................................................................................................................... Gerald R. Temple
Greene................................................................................................................................................. George Raymond III
Guilford ...................................................................................................................................................... Robert Fleming
Lincklaen .......................................................................................................................................................... Travis Hull
McDonough ................................................................................................................................................... Ralph Sickler
New Berlin ................................................................................................................................................... Daniel Neilsen
North Norwich ................................................................................................................................... Albert (Ben) Rounds
Norwich ...................................................................................................................................................... Ronald Whaley
Otselic ........................................................................................................................................................... Steven Forrest
Oxford........................................................................................................................................................... Timothy Tefft
Pharsalia .................................................................................................................................................. Thomas M. Slate
Pitcher ................................................................................................................................................. Bradley A. Hotaling
Plymouth...................................................................................................................................................... Peter Marshall
Preston ..................................................................................................................................................... Charles Stein, Sr.
Sherburne ..............................................................................................................................................Robert Brunschmid
Smithville ................................................................................................................................................. Bruce G. Kinney
Smyrna ...................................................................................................................................................... Gary R. Graham
TAX COLLECTORS – 2013
Afton .................................................................................................................................................... Rosemarie A. Klatz
Bainbridge ........................................................................................................................................ Deborah K. Hromada
Columbus ................................................................................................................................................. Brenda Weidman
Coventry ........................................................................................................................................... Theresa A. Schultheis
German .................................................................................................................................................... Ellen T. Maroney
Greene.................................................................................................................................................. Deborah L. Thomas
Guilford .........................................................................................................................................................Gail Hoffman
Lincklaen ................................................................................................................................................. Mahaley M. Holl
McDonough ............................................................................................................................................ Donna M. Preston
New Berlin .................................................................................................................................................. Mary B. Brown
North Norwich .......................................................................................................................................... Loretta L. Smith
Norwich ..................................................................................................................................................Barbara E. Annesi
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Otselic ................................................................................................................................................................. Nika Cole
Oxford.................................................................................................................................................. James Hemstrought
Pharsalia ................................................................................................................................................... Susie P. Granger
Pitcher ................................................................................................................................................................... Rita Stith
Plymouth.................................................................................................................................................. Marie N. Whaley
Preston ................................................................................................................................................... Deanna J. Johnson
Sherburne .................................................................................................................................................. Kathy McDaniel
Smithville ................................................................................................................................................ Alison B. Owens
Smyrna .................................................................................................................................................... Geraldine W. Day
INDEX
APPOINTMENTS
Administrator Chenango County Self Insurance Plan...................................................................................................... 11
Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board...................................................................................................................... 11
Airport Steering Committee ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Alternatives to Incarceration Advisory Board ........................................................................................................... 66, 79
Board of Ethics ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Capital Projects Improvement Committee, East & West Side Parks ............................................................................... 11
Chairman of the Board ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Chaplain of the Board ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Chenango County Cooperative Extension ....................................................................................................................... 11
Chenango County IDA .................................................................................................................................................. 134
Chenango County Planning Board ................................................................................................................................... 12
Commissioner of Elections ............................................................................................................................................ 143
Community Services Board ....................................................................................................................................... 12, 50
Criminal Justice Advisory Board ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Deferred Compensation Committee............................................................................................................................... 117
Director of Real Property Tax Services ......................................................................................................................... 101
Fish and Wildlife Management Board ............................................................................................................................. 12
Journal Clerk.................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Medical Director .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Older Americans Act Advisory Council .......................................................................................................................... 12
Personnel Officer ............................................................................................................................................................. 74
Planning Board ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Senior Citizens Council ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Soil & Water Conservation District ................................................................................................................................. 12
Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board ................................................................................... 117,145
Standing Committee Appointments ................................................................................................................................... 5
Temporary Chairman of the Board .................................................................................................................................... 3
Traffic Safety Board .................................................................................................................................................. 12, 50
Youth Board .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
ASSESSMENT ROLLS REPORT ............................................................................................................................. 171
BUDGET
Review ........................................................................................................................................................................... 163
Message ......................................................................................................................................................................... 190
Hearing .......................................................................................................................................................................... 190
Adoption ........................................................................................................................................................................ 191
CERTIFICATION OF JOURNAL (Back of Index)
CITY OF NORWICH – COUNTY CHARGES ........................................................................................................ 191
CREDITS AND DEBITS ............................................................................................................................................ 180
DECLARATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
Proclaiming “Engineer’s Week” In Chenango County .................................................................................................... 14
Proclaiming March 20th, 2013 “National Agriculture Day” In Chenango County ........................................................... 30
Proclaiming May 2013 “Mental Health Awareness Month” In Chenango County.......................................................... 72
Proclaiming June 2013 “Dairy Month” In Chenango County……………………………………………………………82
Proclaiming September 2013 “Recovery Month” In Chenango County ........................................................................ 140
Proclaiming October 2013 “Cooperative Extension and 4-H Month” In Chenango County ......................................... 146
EQUALIZATION RATES .......................................................................................................................................... 149
INTRODUCTIONS
Reverend Stephen Reese, Columbus Community Church ................................................................................................. 5
Reverend D. Mitchell Mullenax, Lincklaen Celebration Community Church…………………….……..………………79
Pastor Brian Conover, Calvary Baptist Church ............................................................................................................. 145
INVITATIONS
Tour and Luncheon at County Historian’s Office ............................................................................................................ 65
Spring Picnic at DPW ...................................................................................................................................................... 78
Tour and Picnic at Cook Park, Greene, NY……………………………………………………………………………..100
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ........................................................................................................................ 231
LEGISLATIVE OFFICERS ....................................................................................................................................... 229
LOCAL LAWS
Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2013
“A Local Law Fixing Annual Salaries of Certain County Officers
For the Year 2014” .................................................................................................................................................... 168
MORTGAGE TAX ................................................................................................................................................ 68, 210
MOTIONS (See end of index preceding resolutions)
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS ........................................................................................................................................ 187
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant Program ............................................................................... 13
Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2013 – “A Local Law Fixing
The Annual Salaries Of Certain County Officers for the Year 2014” ......................................................................... 168
Public Hearing on the 2014 Chenango County Budget.................................................................................................. 190
Public Hearing on the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Applications ........................................................ 195
REPORTS
ANNUAL (Filed)
Board of Elections 2012 Annual Report .......................................................................................................................... 12
Weights and Measures 2012 Annual Report .................................................................................................................... 12
Youth Bureau 2012 Annual Report ................................................................................................................................. 12
Planning Department 2012 Activity Report ..................................................................................................................... 50
Stop-DWI 2012 Annual Report ....................................................................................................................................... 50
Sheriff’s Office 2012 Annual Report ............................................................................................................................... 51
Annual Financial Report Update Document for the County of Chenango
For the Fiscal Year Ended 2012 .................................................................................................................................... 66
Social Services 2012 Annual Report................................................................................................................................ 66
Community Mental Hygiene Services 2012 Annual Report……………………………………………………………..79
2012 Financial Report.................................................................................................................................................... 145
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Agriculture, Buildings & Grounds ................................................................................. 13,27,50,81,101,134,145,168,194
Finance ............................................................................................................. 13, 27,50,66,81,101,116,134,145,168,194
Health & Human Services ................................................................................ 13, 27,50,66,81,101,116,134,145,168,194
Personnel .......................................................................................................... 13, 27,50,66,81,101,116,134,145,168,194
Planning & Economic Development............................................................. 6, 13, 27,50,66,81,101,117,134,145,168,194
Public Works .................................................................................................... 13, 27,50,66,81,101,117,134,145,168,194
Safety & Rules .................................................................................................. 13, 27,50,66,81,101,117,134,145,168,194
Joint Safety & Rules/Personnel ..................................................................................................................................... 145
Airport Steering ............................................................................................................................................ 13, 51, 81,194
COUNTY OFFICERS
Lawrence N. Wilcox, Chairman of the Board
Re: Acceptance Speech ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Ernest Cutting, Sheriff
Re: Sheriff’s Office 2012 Annual Report ..................................................................................................................... 51
Bette Osborne, Commissioner of Social Services
Re: Social Services 2012 Annual Report ...................................................................................................................... 66
Ruth Roberts, Director of Community Services
Re: Mental Hygiene 2012 Annual Report ..................................................................................................................... 79
Ernest Cutting, Sheriff
Re: Public Safety Answering Point............................................................................................................................... 81
Ruth Roberts, Director of Community Services
Re: September Recovery Month ................................................................................................................................. 135
William C. Craine, County Treasurer and Budget Officer
Re: 2014 Tentative Chenango County Budget Review ............................................................................................... 163
William C. Craine, County Treasurer and Budget Officer
Re: 2014 Tentative Chenango County Budget Message ............................................................................................. 190
SPEAKERS
Heather Anderson, Crouse Community/Sherburne Adult Day Center
Re: Overview of Services Provided .............................................................................................................................. 27
Peter Kehoe, Executive Director, New York State Sheriffs’ Association
Re: Jail Accreditation Presentation ............................................................................................................................... 28
Jennifer Tavares, Rebecca Sands and Audrey Robinson, Commerce Chenango
Re: Annual Economic Development and Tourism Reports .......................................................................................... 28
Rebecca Sands, Commerce Chenango
Re: Foreign Trade Zone Update.................................................................................................................................... 52
Jennifer Tavares, Commerce Chenango
Re: 2012 Chenango County IDA Project Summary ..................................................................................................... 53
Peter Kehoe, Executive Director, New York State Sheriff’s Association
Re: Public Safety Answering Point Accreditation Presentation .................................................................................... 80
Stephen Acquario, Executive Director, New York State Association of Counties
Re: New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR)......................................................................................... 115
Kevin Crawford, Executive Director of NYMIR
Re: New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR)......................................................................................... 115
Elizabeth Monaco, Executive Director of the Chenango United Way
Re: Program Updates .................................................................................................................................................. 115
Katherine J. Garbutt, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance – Office of Real Property Tax Services
Re: STAR Registration Presentation........................................................................................................................... 135
Jonathan Raser, Tetra Tech
Re: Hazard Mitigation Plan ........................................................................................................................................ 160
Kathy Clemens, Youth Bureau Director/Stop DWI Coordinator
Re: Youth Awards ...................................................................................................................................................... 194
REQUESTS
Sheriff’s Department – One Deputy and One Patrol Car
Re: Out-of-State Travel Request – Escort Safety Patrol to Washington, DC................................................................ 27
Environmental Health Services – Isaiah Sutton, Director
Re: Out-of-State Travel Request – Pennsylvania Gas Field Tour – Montrose, PA ..................................................... 117
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Judge Frank B. Revoir, Jr.
Re: Permission to Fly the Irish Flag in East Park – March 15, 2013 ............................................................................ 27
RESIGNATIONS
Alternatives to Incarceration Advisory Board ................................................................................................................. 66
Chenango County IDA .................................................................................................................................................. 134
Traffic Safety Board ........................................................................................................................................................ 50
RESOLUTIONS (See end of Index)
237
238
SCHOOL TAX LEVY ................................................................................................................................................. 204
SELF-INSURANCE PLAN CHARGES .................................................................................................................... 192
STANDARD WORK DAYS ADOPTION ............................................................................................................. 21, 61
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD .......................................................................................................... 6
SUPERVISORS OF CHENANGO COUNTY........................................................................................................... 228
TOWN GENERAL LEVY .......................................................................................................................................... 199
TOWN HIGHWAY LEVY ......................................................................................................................................... 198
TOWN - Clerks ..................................................................................................................................................................
Tax Collectors ....................................................................................................................................................
Highway Superintendents .................................................................................................................................
MOTIONS
First Day of Annual Session
January 2, 2013
Nominate RC Woodford as Temporary Chairman of the Board ........................................................................................ 3
Nominate Lawrence N. Wilcox as Chairman of the Board ................................................................................................ 3
Close the Polls ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Second Day of Annual Session
January 14, 2013
Approve Minutes of Board Meeting .................................................................................................................................. 5
Refer to Safety & Rules for Policy on Reimbursement for NYSAC Conference Expenses .............................................. 5
Refer Communication to Safety & Rules Committee ........................................................................................................ 5
Receive and File All Communications .............................................................................................................................. 5
Receive and File Committee Report .................................................................................................................................. 6
Go Into Executive Session ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Go Out of Executive Session ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Regular Monthly Meeting
February 11, 2013
Approve Minutes of Board Meetings............................................................................................................................... 11
Receive and File All Communications ............................................................................................................................ 11
Approve the Appointments .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Receive and File the Annual Reports ............................................................................................................................... 12
Receive and File All Committee Reports......................................................................................................................... 13
Close the Public Hearing ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions........................................................................................................................... 14
Refer to Safety & Rules on NY SAFE Act ...................................................................................................................... 26
March 11, 2013
Approve Minutes of Board Meeting ................................................................................................................................ 27
Approve the Request........................................................................................................................................................ 27
Approve the Special Request ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Amend Resolution #44-13 ............................................................................................................................................... 39
April 8, 2013
Accept the Resignations................................................................................................................................................... 50
Approve the Appointments .............................................................................................................................................. 50
Receive and File the Annual Reports ............................................................................................................................... 50
May 13, 2013
Accept the Resignation .................................................................................................................................................... 66
Approve the Appointment................................................................................................................................................ 66
Receive and File the Annual Report ................................................................................................................................ 66
Refer Resolution Back to Health & Human Services Committee .................................................................................... 72
Refer Resolution Back to Planning & Economic Development Committee .................................................................... 74
June 10, 2013
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240
Approve the Appointment................................................................................................................................................ 79
Receive and File the Annual Report ................................................................................................................................ 80
Go Into Executive Session ............................................................................................................................................. 100
Go Out of Executive Session ......................................................................................................................................... 100
July 8, 2013
Approve Minutes of Board Meeting .............................................................................................................................. 101
Receive and File All Communications .......................................................................................................................... 101
Receive and File All Committee Reports....................................................................................................................... 101
Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions......................................................................................................................... 102
Amend Resolution #128-13 ........................................................................................................................................... 105
Table Resolution #138-13 .............................................................................................................................................. 111
August 12, 2013
Approve the Request...................................................................................................................................................... 117
Approve the Appointments ............................................................................................................................................ 117
Motion to Bring Resolution #154-13 off the Table ........................................................................................................ 126
September 9, 2013
Accept the Resignations................................................................................................................................................. 134
October 15, 2013
Receive and File the Annual Report .............................................................................................................................. 145
Third Day of Annual Session
November 06, 2013
Budget Review .............................................................................................................................................................. 163
Motion to Amend 2014 Tentative Budget...................................................................................................................... 166
Motion to Receive Quarterly Reports from Public Defender ......................................................................................... 166
Motion to Send 2014 Tentative Budget to Public Hearing ............................................................................................ 166
Motion to Cancel Board Meeting of November 15, 2013 .............................................................................................. 167
Fourth Day of Annual Session
November 12, 2013
Motion to Close the Public Hearing ............................................................................................................................... 168
Motion to Cancel Board Meeting of November 27, 2013 .............................................................................................. 189
Fifth Day of Annual Session
November 26, 2013
Sixth Day of Annual Session
December 09, 2013
Motion to Cancel Board Meeting of December 16, 2013 .............................................................................................. 227
RESOLUTIONS
First Day of Annual Session
January 2, 2013
1 - 13
Appointment Of Chairman Of Board ................................................................................................................. 3
Second Day of Annual Session
January 14, 2013
2 - 13
Calling Public Hearing For 2013 Community Development Block Grant
241
242
Application(s) – Department Of Planning & Development ............................................................................... 6
3 - 13
Authorizing Refund Of 2012 Taxes Paid In Error – Town Of
4 - 13
Authorizing The Transfer Of Year 2012 Funds For Personnel Services
5 - 13
Bills And Claims ................................................................................................................................................ 8
6 - 13
Bills And Claims ................................................................................................................................................ 9
New Berlin – Delinquent Tax Services .............................................................................................................. 6
Expenses – Public Safety Building Corrections ................................................................................................. 8
February 11, 2013
7 - 13
Proclaiming “Engineer’s Week” In Chenango County .................................................................................... 14
8 - 13P Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contractual Agreement For
Court Cleaning And Minor Repairs For The Period April 1, 2012
Through March 31, 2013 – Department Of Public Facilities ........................................................................... 14
9 - 13P Resolution For A Home Rule Request In Relation To Extending
The Existing Authorization To Impose The Additional One Percent
Sales And Compensating Use Taxes ................................................................................................................ 15
10-13P Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation Of Year 2012 Funds
For Assigned Counsel Expenses – Public Defender ........................................................................................ 15
11-13P Authorizing Appropriation Of Grant Funds From The United
States Department Of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest
Partnership (BVP) – Sheriff’s Office ............................................................................................................... 15
12-13P
Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For The Purchase Of Airboat
Shed – Sheriff’s Office .................................................................................................................................... 16
13-13P
Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For The Purchase Of
Truck-Mounted Snow Plow – Public Facilities................................................................................................ 16
14-13P
Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For The Purchase Of Passenger
Van – Community Mental Hygiene Services ................................................................................................... 16
15-13P
Changing 2013 Tax Rolls Pertaining To Correction Of Errors
For Various Towns – Real Property Tax Services Department........................................................................ 16
16-13P
Amending Resolution #163-05P “Authorizing A Fee For Title
Searches Associated With Tax Lien Foreclosures” And Amending
Chenango County Rules For The Sale Of Tax Acquired Property
As It Relates To Said Fee – Delinquent Tax Enforcement ............................................................................... 18
17-13P
Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract With Chenango County
Catholic Charities For Supported Housing Services –
Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................. 18
18-13P
Establishing Income Eligibility Guidelines And Sliding Fee
Scales – Department Of Public Health ............................................................................................................. 19
19-13P
Appointing Scott Cohen, M.D., Medical Director – Department
Of Public Health .............................................................................................................................................. 20
20-13P
Designating Standing Committee On Personnel To Conduct
Public Hearing In Accordance With Civil Service Law
Section 209(3)(e) And Establishing Date Therefor .......................................................................................... 21
21-13P
Authorizing Adoption Of Standard Work Days For Chenango
County Elected And Appointed Officials Participating In The
New York State And Local Employees’ Retirement System ........................................................................... 21
22-13P
Approving Labor Contract Between The New York State
Nurses’ Association And Chenango County (2013-2105) ............................................................................... 22
23-13
Authorizing Application For A New York State Division
Of Homes & Community Renewal Economic Development
Grant – Golden Artist Colors, Inc. ................................................................................................................... 22
24-13P
Authorizing Expenditure Of Funds From Capital Project Account
#H6410.40 – Infrastructure, Promotion And Business Development –
Walking Ridge Development, LLC – Natural Gas Economic
Development Consultant Services – Department Of Planning &
Development .................................................................................................................................................... 23
25-13P
Declaring Vehicle Surplus – Department Of Public Works ............................................................................. 23
26-13
Opposing Proposed Amendments To The Election Law ................................................................................. 23
27-13P
Authorizing Agreement With The New York State Department
Of Correctional Services And Community Supervision For The
Purchase Of Food Products From The Office Of Nutritional
Services – Sheriff’s Office ............................................................................................................................... 24
28-13P
Authorizing Memorandum Of Understanding With New York
State Department Of Correctional Services And Community
Supervision, And SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital For
Prisoner Bed Space At SUNY Upstate Medical Center –
Sheriff’s Office ................................................................................................................................................ 24
29-13
Bills And Claims .............................................................................................................................................. 25
March 11, 2013
30-13
Proclaiming March 20th, 2013 “National Agriculture Day” In
Chenango County............................................................................................................................................. 30
31-13P
Extending Support For The Creation Of A Dairy Profitability Specialist
Position Within The Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York
Program............................................................................................................................................................ 31
32-13
Authorizing Appropriation Of Funds For The Payment Of Snowmobile
Trail Maintenance – Park Development ........................................................................................................... 31
33-13
Designating Depositories ................................................................................................................................. 31
34-13P
Changing 2013 Tax Rolls Pertaining To Correction Of Errors For
Various Towns – Real Property Tax Services Department .............................................................................. 32
35-13P
Changing 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 Tax Rolls Pertaining To
Court Order For The Town Of Afton – Real Property Tax Services
Department....................................................................................................................................................... 32
36-13P
Authorizing Cancellation Of Taxes – Town Of Norwich – Delinquent
Tax Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
37-13P
Amending Investment Policy – Treasurer’s Office .......................................................................................... 36
38-13P
Creating “Other Expense” Appropriation Account – Department Of
39-13P
Clarifying Charges Or Liens Eligible For Relevy ............................................................................................ 36
40-13P
Amending Fee Schedule For Non-Tax Maps – Real Property Tax
Public Works – Waste Management/Landfill Operations ................................................................................ 36
Services ............................................................................................................................................................ 37
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41-13P
Authorizing Appropriation Of Federal Food Stamp Nutrition Education
Funds – Department Of Social Services........................................................................................................... 37
42-13P
Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Independent Audit Expense –
Chenango County Deferred Compensation Plan .............................................................................................. 38
43-13
Authorizing An Agreement With The New York State Department Of
Health For The Early Intervention Program – Department Of
Public Health.................................................................................................................................................... 38
44-13
Resolution Calling On Governor Andrew M. Cuomo And The State
Legislature To Amend The Secure Ammunition And Firearms Enforcement
Act, To Address Issues Related To County Costs And Implementation
Of Provisions Related To Mental Health ......................................................................................................... 38
45-13
Adoption Of Burial Assistance Policy – Department Of Social
Services ............................................................................................................................................................ 39
46-13
Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract With Rehabilitation Support
Services, Incorporated, Of Altamont, New York – Community Mental
Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................................................. 41
47-13P
Authorizing Renewal Of An Agreement With Mary Imogene Bassett
Hospital Of Cooperstown, New York For Psychiatric Crisis Services –
Community Mental Hygiene Services – Intensive Case Management ............................................................. 41
48-13P
Authorizing Renewal Of An Agreement With Dr. Paul Tegtmeyer
For Consultant Psychologist Services – Community Mental Hygiene
Services ............................................................................................................................................................ 42
49-13P
Authorizing An Agreement With Safeguard Waste Solutions, Inc.
Of Oxford New York For “Sharps” Disposal – Various Departments ............................................................. 42
50-13P
Authorizing Application To The Early Care & Learning Council For
Infancy Social Emotional Behavioral Collaborative Mini Grant –
51-13P
Authorizing The Creation Of Deputy Commissioner Of Social Services
Position And Making Appropriations Therefore – Department Of
Social Services ................................................................................................................................................. 43
52-13
Authorizing Expenditure Of Funds From Capital Project Account
#H6410.40 – Infrastructure, Promotion And Business Development –
Norwich Family YMCA .................................................................................................................................. 43
53-13P
Authorizing Issuance Of Request For Proposals For Multi-Jurisdictional
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Department Of Planning &
Development .................................................................................................................................................... 44
54-13
Supporting The New York State Sheriffs’ Association’s Position On
Governor Cuomo’s New York Secure Ammunition And Firearms
Enforcement Act Of 2013 ................................................................................................................................ 44
55-13P
Authorizing Renewal Of License Agreement With Verizon For Emergency
Subscriber List Information License Agreement – E911 Emergency
Telephone System ............................................................................................................................................ 47
56-13P
Authorizing Application To The New York State Division Of Homeland
Security And Emergency Services For The 2012 Public Safety Answering
Point Grant – Sheriff’s Office .......................................................................................................................... 47
57-13P
Authorizing Out-Of-State Travel To Drug Intelligence Training At Army
National Guard Site In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Sheriff’s Office ............................................................... 47
58-13P
Authorizing An Agreement With New York State Department Of
Taxation & Finance For Real Property Transfer Report (Form RP-5217)
Submission – Real Property Tax Services And County Clerk ......................................................................... 48
59-13
Bills And Claims .............................................................................................................................................. 48
April 8, 2013
60-13
Offering Recognition To Marianne Kirsch Upon Her Retirement ................................................................... 54
61-13
Authorizing Acceptance And Establishing Disbursement Account
For Golden Artist Colors, Inc. – Community Development Block
Grant – Department Of Planning & Development ........................................................................................... 54
62-13P
Authorizing Renewal Of Cooperative Purchasing Service And Mutual
Sharing Plans And Print Shop Service Agreement With DelawareChenango-Madison-Otsego And Greater Southern Tier BOCES .................................................................... 55
63-13
Segregating Accounts For State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention
Program (LETPP) Grants By Fiscal Year – Sheriff’s Office ........................................................................... 55
64-13
Segregating Accounts For State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
Grants By Fiscal Year – Fire & Emergency Management Services ................................................................. 56
65-13P
Authorizing Transfer Of Real Property To Village Of Oxford – Delinquent
Tax Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 57
66-13P
Authorizing The Purchase Of Tri-Axle Flat Bed Equipment Trailer –
Department Of Public Works ........................................................................................................................... 57
67-13P
Authorizing Agreement For Taxiway Lighting/Beacon Replacement
Design – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport ................................................................................ 57
68-13P
Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Document Destruction Services –
Records Management/County Clerk ................................................................................................................ 58
69-13P
Authorizing Appropriation Of Funds For Health Information Technology –
70-13P
Setting The Date Of Tax Sale For The Year 2013 And Securing Title
Search Services For Properties Subject To Tax Sale In 2014 .......................................................................... 59
71-13P
Authorizing Transfer Of Remaining Refuse District #1 And #3 Post
Closure Funds For Countywide Landfill Cell Development –
Department Of Public Works/Waste Management .......................................................................................... 59
72-13
Authorizing Creation Of Temporary Community Mental Health Nurse
Position And Making Appropriations Therefore – Community Mental
Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................................................. 59
73-13P
Authorizing An Agreement With The New York State Department Of
74-13P
Authorizing Agreement For Personal Care Services For The
Health For The Early Intervention Program – Department Of Public Health .................................................. 60
EISEP Program – Area Agency On Aging ...................................................................................................... 60
75-13P
Authorizing Agreement For Dietician Services – Area Agency On Aging ...................................................... 61
76-13P
Authorizing Extension Of Transportation Management Agreements With
First Transit, Inc. – Various Departments ........................................................................................................ 61
77-13P
Authorizing Adoption Of Standard Work Days For Chenango County
Elected And Appointed Officials Participating In The New York State And
Local Employees’ Retirement System ............................................................................................................. 61
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246
78-13P
Authorizing County Attorney To Take Action For Delinquent Economic
Development Loan – Department Of Planning & Development ...................................................................... 62
79-13P
Authorizing Award Of Bids To Steven Miller Construction Of Mayfield,
New York And Tioga Construction, Inc. Of Herkimer, New York For Box
Culvert Reconstruction – Box Culvert #2 – County Road 38, Town Of
Guilford – Department Of Public Works – Highway ....................................................................................... 62
80-13P
Authorizing Cooperative Purchasing Agreement With State Of
81-13P
Authorizing An Agreement With Barton & Loguidice, P.C., Engineers,
Minnesota – Mass Transit ................................................................................................................................ 63
For Investigation Of Fugitive Odors At The Countywide Landfill –
Department Of Public Works – Waste Management ....................................................................................... 63
82-13P
Authorizing Award Of Bid To Steven Miller Construction Of Mayfield, New
York For Bridge Reconstruction – BIN 3350150 – County Road 17, Town Of
Afton – Department Of Public Works – Highway ........................................................................................... 64
83-13P
Authorizing Applications For New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety
Committee Highway Safety Program And American Association Of
Retired Persons Grants – Traffic Safety Board ................................................................................................ 64
84-13
Bills And Claims .............................................................................................................................................. 64
May 13, 2013
85-13
Division And Distribution Of Mortgage Tax – October 1, 2012 Through
March 31, 2013 ................................................................................................................................................ 68
86-13
Authorizing Chenango County Homeownership Program VI And
Establishing Disbursement Account Therefore – Community Development
Block Grant Program Income – Department Of Planning & Development ..................................................... 69
87-13
Authorizing Chenango County Housing Rehabilitation Program And
Establishing Disbursement Account Therefore – Community Development
Block Grant Program Income – Department Of Planning & Development ..................................................... 69
88-13P
Authorizing Application To New York State Department Of Health, Office
Of The Health And Information Technology Transformation For Funds For
Health Information Technology – Community Mental Hygiene Services ....................................................... 70
89-13P
Authorizing The Appropriation Of Additional Consolidated Highway
90-13P
Authorizing The Transfer Of Funds To Capital Project Account #H6410.40 –
Aid For The Year 2013 – Department Of Public Works .................................................................................. 70
Infrastructure, Promotion And Business Development .................................................................................... 71
91-13
Authorizing An Agreement With Lexis Nexis For Accurint Software –
Department of Social Services (Defeated) ....................................................................................................... 71
92-13
Proclaiming May 2013 “Mental Health Awareness Month” In
Chenango County............................................................................................................................................. 72
93-13P
Authorizing Renewal Of An Agreement With Dr. Paul Tegtmeyer For
Consultant Psychologist Services – Community Mental Hygiene
Services ............................................................................................................................................................ 73
94-13P
Authorizing Senior Center/Congregate Meal Site Agreement –
Area Agency On Aging.................................................................................................................................... 73
95-13
Authorizing Appointment Of Patricia M. Nelson To The Position
Of Journal Clerk – Legislative Board .............................................................................................................. 74
96-13P
Appointment Of Lisa S. Kerr As Chenango County Personnel Officer ........................................................... 74
97-13
Authorizing An Agreement With Eastern Travel For Charter Bus
Service – Department Of Planning & Development (Defeated) ...................................................................... 74
98-13P
Amending Fee Schedule For Non-Tax Maps – Department Of
Planning & Development ................................................................................................................................. 75
99-13P
Authorizing An Agreement With Microbac, Inc. For Environmental
Laboratory Testing Services – Department Of Public Works – Waste
Management..................................................................................................................................................... 75
100-13P Authorizing Award Of Bid To Broome Bituminous Products, Inc. Of
Vestal, New York For In-Place Paving – Department Of Public Works –
Highway ........................................................................................................................................................... 75
101-13
Authorizing An Agreement With Phoenix Graphics, Inc. For Ballot
Printing Services – Board Of Elections............................................................................................................ 76
102-13P Authorizing Submission Of Application To The New York State Division
Of Criminal Justice Services, Office Of Probation And Correctional
Alternatives For Alternatives To Incarceration Classification Funding ........................................................... 76
103-13P Authorizing Application To The New York State Governor’s Traffic
Safety Committee For A DWI Crackdown Grant – Stop DWI ........................................................................ 76
104-13P Authorizing Application For A New York State Governor’s Traffic
Safety Committee Grant Entitled “Police Traffic Services” FY 2014 –
Sheriff’s Office ................................................................................................................................................ 77
105-13
Bills And Claims .............................................................................................................................................. 77
June 10, 2013
106-13
Proclaiming The Month Of June “Dairy Month” In Chenango County ........................................................... 82
107-13P Resolution In Support Of Proposed Legislation Relating To Soil And
Water Conservation Districts ........................................................................................................................... 82
108-13P Opposing Proposed Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act ............................................................................ 83
109-13P Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation Of Funds For Extra Hire
Expenses – Records Management/County Clerk’s Office ............................................................................... 84
110-13P Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Purchase Of Laptop Computer –
Auditor’s Office ............................................................................................................................................... 84
111-13P Authorizing Appropriation Of Summer Youth Employment Program
Funds – Department Of Social Services........................................................................................................... 84
112-13P Declaring Vehicle Surplus – Department of Public Health .............................................................................. 85
113-13P Authorizing An Agreement For Interpreter Services – Department
Of Social Services ............................................................................................................................................ 85
114-13P Authorizing An Agreement With Value Payment Systems, LLC, For
Credit Card Processing Services – Community Mental Hygiene Services....................................................... 85
115-13P Authorizing Agreement For Consultant Services Related To Requests
For Proposals For Prescription Benefit Manager – Chenango County
Health Plan....................................................................................................................................................... 86
116-13P Authorizing Reclassification And Filling Of Position – Alcohol And
Drug Abuse Services ........................................................................................................................................ 86
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248
117-13P Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Departmental Expenses –
Department of Public Health/Fire Code Enforcement...................................................................................... 87
118-13P Authorizing An Agreement With Eastern Travel For Charter
Bus Service – Department Of Planning And Development ............................................................................. 87
119-13P Authorizing Expenditure Of Funds For Airport Day – Lt. Warren
E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport ................................................................................................................. 87
120-13P Endorsing The “Vision, Goals, Strategies And Actions” Component
Of The Chenango County Economic Development Strategic Plan
Update .............................................................................................................................................................. 88
121-13
Authorizing Award Of Bid To Cobleskill Stone Products of Cobleskill,
New York For In-Place Paving – Award #2 – Department of Public
Works – Highway ............................................................................................................................................ 92
122-13P Authorized Planned Maintenance Agreement With Cummins
Northeast, Inc – E911 Emergency Communications System ........................................................................... 93
123-13P Authorizing Engineering Services Agreement For Structural
Analysis Of Burn Simulation Building At Fire Training Center –
Fire & Emergency Management Services ........................................................................................................ 93
124-13P Amending Resolutions #175-05 and #295-07 “Adopting A Revised
Fee Schedule” – Department Of Public Health – Fire Code Enforcement ....................................................... 94
125-13P Authorizing Memorandum Of Understanding With City Of
Norwich For Hazardous Materials Team – Fire Coordinator/
Emergency Management.................................................................................................................................. 99
126-13
Bills And Claims .............................................................................................................................................. 99
July 8, 2013
127-13
Sale of County Owned Lands In Various Townships –
Delinquent Tax Services ................................................................................................................................ 102
128-13
Declaring Temporary Waiver Of Tipping Fees Due To Recent Flooding ..................................................... 105
129-13
Authorizing Director of Public Works To Contract For Public Work Or
Purchase of Supplies, Materials Or Equipment Without Bidding On
Emergency Basis ............................................................................................................................................ 106
130-13
Authorizing Transfer of Funds For Overtime Expenses –
Public Safety Building Corrections ................................................................................................................ 106
131-13P Authorizing Transfer of Funds For Contract Psychiatrist –
Community Mental Hygiene Services ........................................................................................................... 107
132-13P Appointing Stephen R. Harris To The Position Of Director Of
Real Property Tax Services ............................................................................................................................ 107
133-13P Authorizing the Creation Of Capital Project Account For
Airport Day Expenses – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango
County Airport ............................................................................................................................................... 107
134-13P Authorizing the Reconciliation And Closure Of Completed
Airport-Related Capital Project Accounts – Lt. Warren E.
Eaton/Chenango County Airport.................................................................................................................... 108
135-13P Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Extra Hire Expenses –
Public Safety Building Corrections ................................................................................................................ 108
136-13P Authorizing The Creation Of Overtime Account And Making
Appropriations Therefore – Children’s Services Program ............................................................................. 109
137-13P Authorizing The Acceptance Of Proposal For The All-Hazard
Mitigation Plan And Authorizing Agreement Therefore With
Tetra Tech EM, Incorporated – Department Of Public Works....................................................................... 109
138-13
Authorizing An Agreement With Lexis Nexis For Accurint
Software – Department Of Social Services (Tabled) ..................................................................................... 109
139-13P Approving Labor Contract Between The Chenango County
Sheriff’s Employees Association, Inc. And Chenango County
(2010 – 2015) ................................................................................................................................................. 111
140-13P Authorizing An Agreement With Barton & Loguidice, P.C.
Engineers For Chenango County Solid Waste Management
Plan Update – Department Of Public Works – Waste Management .............................................................. 111
141-13P Declaring 1987 Eagle Air Compressor Surplus And Authorizing
Its Transfer To The Greene Fire Department – Fire & Emergency
Management Services .................................................................................................................................... 112
142-13P Declaring Vehicles Surplus And Authorizing Appropriation Of
Proceeds From Sale Of Same – Sheriff’s Office ............................................................................................ 112
143-13P Authorizing An Agreement With Lexis Nexis For Lexis Advance
Legal Research Subscription – County Attorney And Various
Other Departments ......................................................................................................................................... 113
144-13P Authorizing Application For Supplemental State Aid Funds For
Indigent Defense Expenses – Public Defender’s Office................................................................................. 113
145-13
Bills And Claims ............................................................................................................................................ 114
August 12, 2013
146-13
Authorizing Application For A New York State Division Of Homes &
Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant –
Community Workshop, Inc. /Chenango County ARC ................................................................................... 118
147-13
Changing 2012 & 2013 Tax Rolls Pertaining To Correction Of
Errors For Various Towns – Real Property Tax Services Department ........................................................... 119
148-13
Changing 2011 Tax Roll Pertaining To Court Order For The Town of
New Berlin – Real Property Tax Services Department .................................................................................. 119
149-13P Sale f County Owned Lands in the Towns of Greene and New
Berlin – Delinquent Tax Services .................................................................................................................. 120
150-13P Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Chenango,
Increasing Taxes on Sales and Uses of Tangible Personal Property
And of Certain Services, and on Occupancy of Hotel Rooms, and on
Amusement Charges Pursuant to Article 29 of the Tax Law of the
State of New York ......................................................................................................................................... 120
151-13P Authorizing Additional Appropriations Due to Flood Damage of
2011 – Department of Public Works – Highway ........................................................................................... 121
152-13P Authorizing Additional Appropriations Due to Flood Damage of
2013 – Department of Public Works – Highway ........................................................................................... 122
153-13P Authorizing Appropriation of Funds for the Purchase of Laptop
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Computer – Probation Office ......................................................................................................................... 122
154-13
Authorizing an Agreement with Lexis Nexis for Accurint Software –
Department of Social Services ....................................................................................................................... 123
155-13P Declaring Vehicles Surplus – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................ 127
156-13P Authorizing the Donation of Sick Leave Time to Douglas Schult,
Corrections Lieutenant in the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office.................................................................. 127
157-13
Authorizing Expenditure of Funds from Capital Project Account #
H6410.40 – Infrastructure, Promotion and Business Development –
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County – Grazing
Program and Grazing Specialist Position ....................................................................................................... 127
158-13
Authorizing Lease Agreement with Plane Leather Repair, Inc. for
Hangar Space at Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport .................................................................. 128
159-13
Declaring Public Works Equipment Surplus, Authorizing an
Agreement to Facilitate Its Sale, and Authorizing Appropriation
Of Proceeds from Sale of Same – Department of Public Works .................................................................... 129
160-13P Award of Bid from Milton Cat for the Purchase of Caterpillar
Landfill Compactor – Department of Public Works – Waste
Management................................................................................................................................................... 131
161-13P Authorizing Extension of an Agreement with Upstate Shredding,
LLC of Owego, New York for Scrap Metal and White Goods –
Department of Public Works .......................................................................................................................... 131
162-13P Authorizing an Agreement with Rid-O-Vit of Syracuse, New
York for the Continuous Removal of Unsorted Scrap Tires With or
Without Rims and Lead Weights – Department of Public Works –
Waste Management ........................................................................................................................................ 131
163-13P Authorizing the Chairman of the Board to Sign an Application for
The Renewal of Certification Course Sponsorship – Fire & Emergency
Management Services .................................................................................................................................... 132
164-13
Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................. 132
September 9, 2013
165-13
Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Departmental Expenses –
166-13
Authorizing A Memorandum of Agreement and Subsequent
167-13
Sale of County Owned Lands in the Town of Guilford and
Conservation/Soil & Water Conservation District ......................................................................................... 135
Lease of Space for Court Facilities and Other County Departments .............................................................. 137
Village of New Berlin – Delinquent Tax Services ......................................................................................... 137
168-13P Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds for the Purchase of
Prevention Materials for Schools – Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services ......................................................... 138
169-13P Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Purchase of Printer --Personnel Office............................................................................................................................................. 138
170-13P Authorizing Transfers of Funds for the Purchase of
Two Computers – Delinquent Tax ................................................................................................................. 138
171-13P Sale of County Owned lands in Various Townships –
Delinquent Tax Services ................................................................................................................................ 139
172-13P Proclaiming September 2013 “Recovery Month” in
Chenango County........................................................................................................................................... 140
173-13
Fixing 2014 Salaries for Chenango County Officers and
Employees Paid In Accordance with the Compensation Schedule ................................................................ 140
174-13
Authorizing Acceptance of an Airport Improvement Plan (AIP)
Grant for Taxiway Lighting/Beacon Replacement Construction -CFDA 20.106 – Lt Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport.................................................................... 141
175-13P Authorizing An Agreement with Rehabilitation Consulting and
Construction, Inc., of Ballston Spa, NY for Leachate Piping
Cleaning – Department of Public Works/Waste Management ....................................................................... 142
176-13P Authorizing An Agreement with Government Payment
Services, Inc., for Credit Card Processing Services –
Probation Department .................................................................................................................................... 142
177-13P Appointment of Carol A. Franklin as Democratic
Commissioner of Election .............................................................................................................................. 143
178-13P Declaring Vehicles Surplus and Authorizing Appropriation
Of Proceeds from Sale of Same – Sheriff’s Office ........................................................................................ 143
179-13
Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................. 143
October 15, 2013
180-13
Recognizing Hugh A. Kearney for His Years of Service
To The County of Chenango .......................................................................................................................... 146
181-13
Proclaiming the Month of October “Cooperative
Extension and 4-H Month” in Chenango County........................................................................................... 146
182-13P Authorizing One-Year Extension Of A Natural Gas
Purchase Agreement With Empire Natural Gas
Corporation of Greene, New York ................................................................................................................. 147
183-13
Authorizing A Payment-In-Lieu Of Tax Agreement With
County Of Chenango Industrial Development Agency And
Chobani, Inc. F/K/A Agro-Farma Inc. In Connection With
Chobani, Inc.’s Phase III Expansion Project .................................................................................................. 148
184-13P Authorizing Appropriation And Transfer Of
Funds For Purchase Of Fifteen (15) Computers -Area Agency On Aging.................................................................................................................................. 149
185-13P Adoption Of Equalization Rates for 2013 Assessment
Rolls – Real Property Tax Services Department ............................................................................................ 149
186-13P Authorizing The Chenango County Treasurer To
Appropriate Prior Year Funds Raised For Retirement,
Social Security And Community College Purposes ....................................................................................... 150
187-13P Authorizing Appropriation Of Prisoner Charge
Revenue For Equipment Purchases – Public Safety
Building Corrections ...................................................................................................................................... 150
Appropriate Prior Year Funds For Salary Escrow
Purposes ......................................................................................................................................................... 151
251
252
Appropriate Prior Year Funds Raised For Salary
Escrow Purposes ............................................................................................................................................ 151
190-13P Credits To Towns For Part-County Sales Tax ............................................................................................... 151
191-13P Establishing Date For Payment Of Unpaid 2013 –
2014 School Taxes and 2013 Village Taxes And
Final Date To Accept School And Village Taxes
From School Districts And Villages .............................................................................................................. 152
192-13P Authorizing Five-Year Wideband Agreement With
Time Warner Cable – Information Technology ............................................................................................. 152
193-13
Authorizing An Agreement With Envision Rx Of
Twinsburg, Ohio For Pharmaceutical Benefit Management
Services – Chenango County Health Plan ...................................................................................................... 153
194-13
Calling Public Hearing On Proposed Local Law No. 2 Of 2013
“A Local Law Fixing Annual Salaries Of Certain County
Officers For The Year 2014” ......................................................................................................................... 153
195-13P Authorizing Reclassification of Position –
Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services ................................................................................................................ 154
196-13P Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Account
Clerk Typist Position – Mental Health ........................................................................................................... 154
197-13P Authorizing Transfer of Funds For Extra Hire –
Mental Health ................................................................................................................................................ 154
198-13P Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Nurse Practitioner
In Psychiatry Position – Mental Health .......................................................................................................... 154
199-13P Authorizing Lease Renewal Agreement With The New
York State Department Of Labor – Chenango County
Office Of Employment And Training ............................................................................................................ 155
200-13
Authorizing Appropriation Of An Airport Improvement
Plan (AIP) Grant For Taxiway Lighting/Beacon Replacement
Construction And Making Awards Therefore – CFDA 20.106 –
Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport ............................................................................................. 155
201-13
Endorsing Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program Of
The United States Department of Defense, And Southern Tier
East Regional Planning Development Board ................................................................................................. 156
202-13P Authorizing The Implementation And Funding In The First
Instance 100% Of The Federal-Aid And State “Marchiselli”
Program-Aid Eligible Costs Of A Transportation Federal-Aid
Project, And Appropriating Funds Therefore – Emergency
Relief Project Agreement – CFDA #20.500 – P.I.N. 9890.71 –
Supplemental Agreement No.1 – County Roads 5, 32, 33, 34,
35, 36, 44 AND Red Mill Road Bridge ......................................................................................................... 157
203-13P Authorizing Acceptance Of Grant Funds From The New York
State Division Of Homeland Security And Emergency Services,
Office Of Interoperable And Emergency Communications Public
Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Sustainment Grant – SFY 2012 –
Sheriff’s Office .............................................................................................................................................. 158
204-13P Establishing November and December Meeting Dates For The
Fall Term Of Annual Session – Year 2013 .................................................................................................... 158
205-13
Bills And Claims ............................................................................................................................................ 159
Third Day of Annual Session
November 06, 2013
206-13
Establishing Date For Public Hearing On 2014 Tentative
Chenango County Budget .............................................................................................................................. 166
Fourth Day of Annual Session
November 12, 2013
207-13P Calling On The USDA To Rescind Recommendations
To Only Provide Skim And 1% Milk In Schools ........................................................................................... 170
208-13
Designation Date Of 2013 Warrant................................................................................................................ 171
209-13
Adoption Of County Taxable Totals – Real Property
Tax Services ................................................................................................................................................... 171
210-13
Authorizing Levy of Past Due Water Charges In
The South Otselic Water District – Town of Otselic...................................................................................... 172
211-13
Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Overtime And Extra
Hire Expenses – Public Safety Building Corrections ..................................................................................... 173
212-13
Authorizing Transfer Of Real Property To Chenango
Housing Improvement Program, Inc – Delinquent Tax Services ................................................................... 174
213-13
Authorizing The Transfer Of Funds From Appropriation
Account To Capital Project Account – Bureau of Fire................................................................................... 174
214-13P Authorizing Levy Of Past Due Water Charges In the
Mount Upton Water District – Town of Guilford .......................................................................................... 175
215-13P Authorizing Levy Of Past Due Water Charges In The
Hamlet of Guilford Water District – Town of Guilford ................................................................................. 176
216-13P Authorizing Appropriation Of Funds For Purchase Of
Computers – Planning And Development ...................................................................................................... 178
217-13P Authorizing Renewal Of The Agreement With Public
Employers Risk Management Association Inc. (PERMA)
For A Large Deductible Plan For The Administration Of
Workers’ Compensation Benefits .................................................................................................................. 178
218-13P Authorizing Ratification Of 2014 Budget For The BAGS
Solid Waste Management District.................................................................................................................. 178
219-13P Authorizing Charge Backs To Towns and Cities ........................................................................................... 179
220-13P Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Purchase Of
Computer Equipment For Dispatch – Public Safety
Building Corrections ...................................................................................................................................... 180
221-13P Final Credits and Debits From The Chenango
County Treasurer ........................................................................................................................................... 180
222-13P Authorizing The Transfer Of Funds For Typist –
Code Enforcement – Department of Public Health ........................................................................................ 181
223-13P Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation Of
Funds For Community College Expenses ..................................................................................................... 181
253
254
224-13P Authorizing The Appropriation Of Funds For
Replacement Of Roof At The Fire Training
Center – Bureau Of Fire ................................................................................................................................. 181
225-13P Authorizing Youth Bureau Director To Sign
Amendments For Youth Bureau Budget ........................................................................................................ 182
226-13P Authorizing Youth Bureau Director And Chairman
Of The Board To Sign All Necessary Contracts And
Forms – Youth Bureau ................................................................................................................................... 182
227-13P Authorizing Chairman Of The Board And Youth
Bureau Director To Sign Agreements With
Subcontract Agencies ..................................................................................................................................... 182
228-13P Authorizing Adoption Of Standard Work Days For
Chenango County Elected And Appointed Officials
Participating In The New York State And Local
Employees’ Retirement System ..................................................................................................................... 183
229-13
Calling Public Hearing For 2013 Community
Development Block Grant Application(s) –
Department of Planning And Development ................................................................................................... 183
230-13P Designating Commerce Chenango As The Authorized
Agency And The Official Tourism Promotion Agent
For The County Of Chenango And To Prepare Applications
And Receive Grants Under The New York State Tourism
Promotion Act ................................................................................................................................................ 184
231-13P Authorizing Reimbursement To Director Of Weights And
Measures For Office Space In His Home ....................................................................................................... 184
232-13
Authorizing An Agreement With 2TRG of Geneva, New
York For Electronic Recycling – Department of Public
Works – Waste Management ......................................................................................................................... 185
233-13
Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Overtime And Extra
Hire Expenses – Public Safety Building Corrections ..................................................................................... 185
234-13P Establishing Monthly Board Meeting Dates for 2014 .................................................................................... 185
235-13P Designating The Date For The 2014 Organizational
Meeting Of The Chenango County Board of Supervisors.............................................................................. 186
236-13P Designation Of Final Day .............................................................................................................................. 186
237-13P Designation Of Official Democratic Newspaper............................................................................................ 187
238-13P Designation Of Official Republican Newspaper ............................................................................................ 187
239-13P Authorizing Renewal Of License Agreements For
Rental Of Space To Abstract Companies – County Clerk ............................................................................. 187
240-13
Bills And Claims ............................................................................................................................................ 188
Fifth Day of Annual Session
November 26, 2013
241-13 Adoption of 2013 Budget................................................................................................................................. 191
242-13 Making Appropriations For The Conduct Of
Chenango County Government For The Year 2014......................................................................................... 191
243-13 Authorizing County Charges Against The City
Of Norwich For The Year 2014 ....................................................................................................................... 191
244-13 Chenango County Self Insurance Plan
Charges for 2014 .............................................................................................................................................. 192
245-13 Authorizing Appropriation Of Funds For The Payment
Of Department Expenses – Public Safety Corrections ..................................................................................... 193
Sixth Day of Annual Session
December 09, 2013
246-13P Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Personnel
Services – Various Departments .................................................................................................................... 197
247-13
Authorizing Recognition To Supervisor Ross P.
Iannello Upon Leaving The Board Of Supervisors ........................................................................................ 197
248-13P Authorizing The Chairman Of This Board To Issue
An Order For Dog Quarantine ....................................................................................................................... 198
249-13
Town Highway Tax Levy 2014 ..................................................................................................................... 198
250-13
Town Budgets For 2014 Town General Levy ................................................................................................ 199
251-13
Levy Of Special District Tax In Towns For
The Year 2014 ............................................................................................................................................... 200
252-13
Relevy Of 2013 Unpaid Village Taxes – Real
Property Tax Services Department ................................................................................................................ 203
253-13
Relevy of Returned School Tax ..................................................................................................................... 204
254-13P Authorizing Levy Of Past Due Water Charges
In The South New Berlin Water District And The
Village Of New Berlin Within The Town Of New
Berlin Water District – Town Of New Berlin ................................................................................................ 205
255-13P Authorizing Transfer To Capital Project Account For
Wide Format Printer/Scanner – Real Property Tax Services ......................................................................... 207
256-13P Authorizing Appropriation Of Federal Food Stamp Nutrition
Education Funds – Department Of Social Services........................................................................................ 207
257-13P Authorizing The Transfer Of Airport Rental Fee
Reserve Funds For Local Share Of Airport Improvement
Projects – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport ............................................................................ 208
258-13P Authorizing Transfers Of Funds For The Closure Of
Inactive Capital Project Accounts – Sheriff’s Office ..................................................................................... 208
259-13P Authorizing Appropriation Of Grant Funds From The New York
State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee For Child Safety
Seat Program – FY 2014 – CFDA #20.602 – Sheriff’s Office ....................................................................... 209
260-13P Authorizing Appropriation Of Grant Funds From The New York
State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee For Highway Safety
Education Program – FY 2014 – CFDA #20.600 – Traffic
Safety Board .................................................................................................................................................. 209
261-13P Authorizing Payment Of Preaudit of December 2013 Bills
From 2013 Appropriations ............................................................................................................................. 209
262-13P Authorizing The Chenango County Treasurer To Appropriate
Year-End Balances For Landfill .................................................................................................................... 209
263-13P Division And Distribution Of Mortgage Tax – April 1, 2013
255
256
Through September 30, 2013 ......................................................................................................................... 210
264-13P Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For The Purchase Of
Three (3) Computers – Public Defender ........................................................................................................ 211
265-13P Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For The Purchase of
Office Furniture – Public Defender ................................................................................................................ 211
266-13P Authorizing The Appropriation Of Funds For Assigned
Counsel Expenses – Public Defender’s Office ............................................................................................... 212
267-13
In Support Of Establishing A Southern Tire Office Of
Mental Health Department of Mental Health ................................................................................................. 212
268-13
Resolution Requesting The State Of New York
Establish A Residency Requirement In Order To
Receive Welfare Benefits............................................................................................................................... 213
269-13P Authorizing Transfer Of funds For Overtime Expenses –
Preston Manor ................................................................................................................................................ 213
270-13P Advocating For New York State To Increase Funding For
Public Transportation And Allow For Local Distribution Of
Department Of Health Transportation Funds ................................................................................................. 214
271-13P Authorizing The Renewal Of Various Agreements For The
Year 2014 – Department Of Public Health .................................................................................................... 214
272-13P Appointing Scott Cohen, M.D., Medical Director –
Department Of Public Health ......................................................................................................................... 216
273-13P Authorizing The Renewal Of Various Agreements For The
Year 2013 – Area Agency On Aging ............................................................................................................. 216
274-13P Authorizing Legal Services Agreement For The Year 2014 –
Area Agency On Aging.................................................................................................................................. 216
275-13P Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract With Chenango
County Catholic Charities For Supported Housing Services –
276-13P Authorizing The Renewal Of A Contract With Rehabilitation
Support Services, Incorporated, Of Altamont, New York –
277-13P Authorizing Renewal Of An Agreement With Mary Imogene
Bassett Hospital Of Cooperstown, New York For Psychiatric
Crisis Services – Community Mental Hygiene Services –
Intensive Case Management .......................................................................................................................... 218
278-13P Authorizing Adoption of Standard Work Days For Chenango
County Elected And Appointed Officials Participating In the
New York State And Local Retirement System ............................................................................................. 218
279-13P Authorizing The Transfer Of Funds For Extra Hire
Expenses – Department Of Public Health ...................................................................................................... 219
280-13P Adoption of Chenango County Vehicle Use Policy ....................................................................................... 219
281-13P Authorizing Reclassification And Filling of Position –
Public Defender ............................................................................................................................................. 219
282-13P Authorizing Reclassification And Filling Of Position –
Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services ................................................................................................................ 219
283-13
Of Homes & Community Renewal Community Development
Block Grant – First Time Homebuyer VI ...................................................................................................... 220
284-13
Of Homes & Community Renewal Community Development
Block Grant – Manufactured Housing Replacement Grant II ........................................................................ 220
285-13
Authorizing Appropriation Of Funds Derived From Sale Of
Shared Equipment – Department Of Public Works........................................................................................ 221
286-13P Authorizing Submission To Bid And Purchase Equipment
For The Year 2014 – Chenango County Public Works
Department (Highway) .................................................................................................................................. 221
287-13P Authorizing Submission To Bid And Purchase Equipment
For The Year 2014 – Chenango County Public Works
Department (Waste Management) ................................................................................................................. 221
288-13P Authorizing An Agreement With Regional Waste Solutions,
LLC For Alternative Daily Landfill Cover – Department Of
Public Works (Waste Management)............................................................................................................... 222
289-13P Authorizing An Agreement With Microbac, Inc. For
Environmental Laboratory Testing Services – Department
Of Public Works – Waste Management ......................................................................................................... 223
290-13P Authorizing An Agreement With Barton & Loguidice, P.C.,
Engineers For Development Of Cell No. 4 At The Chenango
County Landfill – Department Of Public Works – Waste Management ........................................................ 223
291-13
Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For the Purchase Of Copier –
Public Defender ............................................................................................................................................. 223
292-13
Adoption Of Chenango County Fire Mutual Aid Plan –
Fire Coordinator ............................................................................................................................................. 224
293-13P Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Overtime Expenses –
Probation Office ............................................................................................................................................. 224
294-13P Adoption Of Stop DWI Plan For 2014........................................................................................................... 225
295-13P Authorizing Renewal Of Agreements With Cott Systems,
Inc. For Software Licensing And Services – County
Clerk’s Office ................................................................................................................................................ 225
296-13P Authorizing Agreements With Machine Technicians
For 2014 – Board of Elections ....................................................................................................................... 225
297-13P Declaring Boat And Trailer Surplus And Authorizing Its
Transfer To The Coventry Department – Sheriff’s Office ............................................................................. 226
298-13
Bills And Claims ............................................................................................................................................ 226
257
2014 SUMMARY OF TOWN BUDGETS
Town of
Town of
AFTON BAINBRIDGE
SALARIES:
Supervisor
Justice of the Peace
Councilmen
Town Clerk/Deputy
Tax Collector
Assessor(s)
Board of Assessment Review
Attorney
Police & Constable
Supt. of Highways/Deputy
Elections
Other Personnel/Expenses
Town Office - Buildings
Other General Govt. Support
Public Safety
Health/home & Comm. Svcs
Transportation
Economic Assistance & Opportunity
Recreation
Undistributed
Total Appropriations
Total Revenus
Amount to be raised by Tax
HIGHWAY
Item I - Townwide (DA)
Appropriations
Revenues
Amount to be rasied by tax
Item II - Outside Village (DB)
Appropriations
Revenues
Public Library Fund (L)
Appropriations
Revenues
Town of
Town of Town of Town of
Town of
Town of
Town of
Town of
Town of
Town of Town of Town of
Town of Town of
COLUMBUS COVENTRY GERMAN GREENE GUILFORD LINCKLAEN MCDONOUGH NEW BERLIN N. NORWICH NORWICH OTSELIC OXFORD PHARSALIA PITCHER
7500
3400
7000
20480
0
16320
0
4000
0
42865
0
7200
19324
9347
44030
0
16480
0
0
0
48994
0
3950
4450
4500
8800
0
7725
0
6000
0
39780
0
12700
80806
8935
6000
20500
0
3500
48000
282006
101690
180316
20000
49748
2500
1200
25500
2700
94450
83630
425103
173000
252103
34150
14020
20130
21450
4450
17000
305000
33465
271535
140925
11575
129350
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4000
11000
4800
8800
0
11250
0
0
0
39000
0
4739
3064
3064
4739
0
5826
0
0
0
38769
0
48400
22950
14573
58350
45348
0
0
0
60000
0
6701
16054
7804
24850
0
17544
0
0
0
49772
0
4000
3000
3600
7000
0
7300
0
0
0
40000
0
3400
5250
4000
7900
0
7500
0
0
2500
32000
8000
13261
13425
46410
0
29100
0
0
142235
50100
0
7000
14560
4000
23200
0
22100
0
0
0
43255
0
39000
65840
10315
2765
875
0
15125
33100
242225
199522
42703
12250
3000 51000
31000 23000 143782
3600
2359
9338
7600
4006
4795
24600 21102 46400
1200
0
1400
1000
2650
2583
21975 13088 234300
182075 129406 743219
182075 71674 222600
0 57732 520619
40195
88932
9193
7602
5300
1000
27848
199944
502739
321022
181717
0
56450
0
13520
2800
300
7650
23200
168820
49850
118970
12200
50125
10050
950
30500
1800
9500
21400
199075
138860
60215
31713
167528
6680
771
25000
1100
27900
76100
639323
192800
446523
34000
32190
5500
400
12445
2500
6800
44350
252300
191300
61000
3200 11500 11000
109963 16350 52628
17550
6030
5623
610
0
0
5000 14875 20000
2500
0
1000
10500 12620 50425
45614 16800 49100
323665 149941 317624
323665 99950 175000
0 49991 142624
10500
31900
2700
3200
50
0
2350
32000
161153
161153
0
572800
164824
407976
514700 212761 494790 1072135
168000 119902 47900 415697
346700 92859 446890 656438
407550
197500
210050
471800
202000
269800
30000
18950
11050
321050
183050
138000
362867 302312 308090
313867 109600 60300
49000 192712 247790
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 514246
0 397156
0 117090
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
870940
708721
0 162219
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7725
33192
7200
14040
4845
17613
0
4000
3605
36508
0
5912
3901
2761
8088
0
6800
0
2500
0
41804
0
7000
10490
4356
25300
0
27814
200
0
0
52688
0
0
0
0
5998
5000
5880
5000
4180
3600
7410
8250
0
3000
9485
7750
0
0
0
1000
0
0
45500 42000
0
0
Town of
Town of
Town of
Town of Town of
PLYMOUTH PRESTON SHERBURNE SMITHVILLE SMYRNA
6500
5400
5200
13500
4700
12000
0
0
0
48500
0
1700
5835
2000
7828
0
5729
0
1500
1700
43284
0
6500
15230
8400
22797
0
37477
0
5000
0
60571
0
2369
3700
3708
5300
9785
3100
0
2300
0
34650
0
4150
3183
3641
8662
0
12500
0
2000
0
47277
0
0
22110
4640
1700
17700
75
7650
37000
166475
101475
65000
12000
1200
57950
41668
5270
4704
4100
1030
40200
1150
0
500
2700
3125
12800
21750
230820 144703
167500
95150
63320
49553
9026
64336
0
35346
29000
300
0
65610
359593
138649
220944
4800 12000
50167 51973
3625
3556
6542
3950
19200 12250
0
0
6125
8710
45377 26435
200748 200287
127850 51016
72898 149271
200700 305200
171700 157700
29000 147500
1005198 370150
371425 128100
633773 242050
529063
36113
492950
450780
199250
251530
23982
0
23982
0
567825
372400
195425
224698
224698
0
0
0
0
0
184687
24819
159868
0
0
0
0
0
0
Schedule of Real Property Tax Levy By County Board Of Supervisors For Collection 2014
2014 Abstract
County General Tax
Rollbacks
Refuse District #1
Refuse District #3
Field Books And Assessment Rolls
Consolidated Health District
Town Payments to Reduce Levy
Relevied Village Taxes
County Self Insurance
Excess/Deficit From Prior Year
Excess From Current Year
Total County Tax Levy
Sales Tax Credit
Net County Tax Levy
Returned School Tax
Total Due County Treasurer
Town Taxes
General Townwide
General Outside Village
Highway Townwide
Highway Outside Village
Total
Special District Taxes
Fire
Light
Water
Sewer
Relevied Water
Relevied Sidewalk
Special Other
Total
Total To Town Supervisor
Total All Taxes
Taxable Valuations
Countywide Purposes
Townwide Purposes
Town Outside Village Purposes
Afton
Bainbridge
Columbus
1,641,433.14
1,809,126.68
720,332.10
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
German
Greene
Guilford
951,716.51
245,569.75
3,208,282.28
1,619,831.01
216,565.47
545,917.86
1,380,753.68
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,210.28
2,128.82
879.44
1,342.93
605.26
3,341.99
2,394.59
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
40,593.02
84,517.06
0.00
0.00
0.00
55,013.69
60,641.75
24,145.26
31,900.00
8,231.71
2,845.21
Coventry
(666.69)
(348.76)
(74.31)
(22.98)
215.89
290.44
84.21
72.68
23.08
1,742,311.23
1,956,038.06
745,092.25
984,957.81
254,406.82
(150,074.16)
1,592,237.07
(166,088.16)
1,789,949.90
(62,952.12)
(91,322.16)
(22,983.96)
682,140.13
893,635.65
231,422.86
N. Berlin
N. Norwich
Smyrna
Town
Totals
City of
Norwich
Grand
Totals
661,303.94
747,355.96
22,755,714.32
2,100,224.76
24,855,939.08
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,551.81
895.33
2,250.61
1,278.41
1,261.93
32,480.42
2,358.59
34,839.01
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
34,009.35
0.00
14,714.72
329,346.36
0.00
329,346.36
19,537.59
11,924.57
32,203.96
17,127.80
56,414.59
22,162.18
25,049.08
762,696.94
70,395.56
833,092.50
Norwich
Otselic
Oxford
Pharsalia
Pitcher
Plymouth
Preston
Sherburne
Smithville
805,466.05
2,062,440.21
473,615.12
1,572,240.27
582,848.44
355,735.59
961,175.98
510,959.23
1,683,045.05
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
505.94
1,211.69
1,905.63
1,174.92
2,385.23
964.37
2,618.13
882.09
691.02
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
35,265.55
0.00
0.00
0.00
59,694.32
0.00
0.00
0.00
60,552.34
107,534.22
54,294.56
7,258.66
18,297.42
46,278.64
26,999.93
69,113.65
15,873.90
52,693.78
(4,413.38)
Lincklaen McDonough
(177.75)
(37.87)
(121.53)
(60.08)
(111.69)
(306.56)
44.78
(79.35)
(1.71)
(46.77)
(457.25)
(110.13)
(483.24)
(84.62)
323.91
(4,390.77)
2.27
672.28
300.93
35.01
69.91
338.05
78.03
142.73
64.61
304.57
53.20
36.16
96.51
42.20
323.28
93.84
55.17
3,392.78
0.00
3,392.78
3,350,682.94
1,676,643.34
224,327.21
565,375.35
1,488,910.24
833,607.24
2,133,775.26
490,562.78
1,688,329.74
603,319.61
368,340.57
994,571.01
528,914.43
1,775,559.64
684,753.75
788,760.77
23,879,240.05
2,172,981.18
26,052,221.23
(299,290.80)
3,051,392.14
(147,593.00)
1,529,050.34
0.00
224,327.21
(51,982.20)
513,393.15
(126,146.88)
1,362,763.36
(77,077.96)
756,529.28
(189,594.08)
1,944,181.18
(43,832.28)
446,730.50
(146,240.36)
1,542,089.38
(53,394.28)
(31,625.88)
(90,333.80)
(48,026.32)
549,925.33
336,714.69
904,237.21
480,888.11
(163,577.96)
1,611,981.68
(61,427.48)
(76,436.16)
(2,100,000.00)
623,326.27
712,324.61
21,779,240.05
0.00
2,172,981.18
(4,388.50)
(2,100,000.00)
23,952,221.23
425,395.80
360,037.80
128,341.33
282,388.03
60,115.89
487,122.54
342,424.19
41,800.61
130,937.90
264,927.11
89,114.38
43,901.31
87,129.26
301,116.52
60,626.46
68,143.28
25,123.01
81,258.35
310,644.22
130,641.20
325,078.11
4,046,267.30
0.00
4,046,267.30
2,017,632.87
2,149,987.70
810,481.46
1,176,023.68
291,538.75
3,538,514.68
1,871,474.53
266,127.82
644,331.05
1,627,690.47
845,643.66
1,988,082.49
533,859.76
1,843,205.90
610,551.79
404,857.97
929,360.22
562,146.46
1,922,625.90
753,967.47
1,037,402.72
25,825,507.35
2,172,981.18
27,998,488.53
180,316.00
252,103.00
42,703.00
0.00
57,732.00
520,619.00
181,717.00
118,970.00
60,215.00
446,523.00
61,000.00
0.00
49,991.00
142,624.00
0.00
65,000.00
63,320.00
49,553.00
380,812.00
72,898.00
149,271.00
2,895,367.00
0.00
2,895,367.00
20,130.00
17,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
35,902.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
6,300.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
21,036.00
0.00
0.00
100,368.00
0.00
100,368.00
271,535.00
129,350.00
407,976.00
346,700.00
92,859.00
446,890.00
656,438.00
210,050.00
269,800.00
18,950.00
138,000.00
48,999.85
192,712.00
247,790.00
29,000.00
147,500.00
633,773.00
242,050.00
492,950.00
251,530.00
239,825.00
5,514,677.85
0.00
5,514,677.85
700.00
82,021.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
162,219.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
351,500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
117,090.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
195,425.00
0.00
0.00
908,955.00
0.00
908,955.00
472,681.00
480,474.00
450,679.00
346,700.00
150,591.00
1,165,630.00
838,155.00
329,020.00
330,015.00
823,273.00
199,000.00
48,999.85
242,703.00
507,504.00
29,000.00
212,500.00
697,093.00
291,603.00
1,090,223.00
324,428.00
389,096.00
9,419,367.85
0.00
9,419,367.85
110,000.00
150,200.00
96,292.00
107,000.00
31,739.00
218,916.00
224,238.65
23,165.00
80,050.00
112,148.00
182,410.00
607,500.24
75,257.00
163,278.00
86,261.00
47,307.00
145,077.13
66,279.08
73,180.00
114,536.58
49,000.00
2,763,834.68
0.00
2,763,834.68
3,000.00
400.00
200.00
0.00
0.00
816.00
14,244.00
0.00
0.00
6,361.00
9,470.00
15,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
49,491.00
0.00
49,491.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
33,589.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
440.00
11,537.00
5,250.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
50,816.00
0.00
50,816.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
115,507.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
115,507.00
0.00
115,507.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
9,739.36
0.00
0.00
13,917.84
0.00
0.00
2,281.77
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
25,938.97
0.00
25,938.97
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7,861.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7,861.00
0.00
7,861.00
113,000.00
158,461.00
96,492.00
107,000.00
31,739.00
219,732.00
281,811.01
23,165.00
80,050.00
132,426.84
191,880.00
738,447.24
89,075.77
168,528.00
86,261.00
47,307.00
145,077.13
66,279.08
73,180.00
114,536.58
49,000.00
3,013,448.65
0.00
3,013,448.65
585,681.00
638,935.00
547,171.00
453,700.00
182,330.00
1,385,362.00
1,119,966.01
352,185.00
410,065.00
955,699.84
390,880.00
787,447.09
331,778.77
676,032.00
115,261.00
259,807.00
842,170.13
357,882.08
1,163,403.00
438,964.58
438,096.00
12,432,816.50
0.00
12,432,816.50
2,603,313.87
2,788,922.70
1,357,652.46
1,629,723.68
473,868.75
4,923,876.68
2,991,440.54
618,312.82
1,054,396.05
2,583,390.31
1,236,523.66
2,775,529.58
865,638.53
2,519,237.90
725,812.79
664,664.97
1,771,530.35
920,028.54
3,086,028.90
1,192,932.05
1,475,498.72
38,258,323.85
2,172,981.18
40,431,305.03
94,297,510
170,400,692
67,847,133
86,948,479
10,524,498
287,058,175
152,565,359
13,461,699
41,034,280
130,040,980
51,590,682
102,832,273
21,517,433
100,685,725
29,508,642
15,748,540
51,399,310
21,417,135
131,573,718
41,724,098
47,863,039
1,670,039,400
142,422,107
1,812,461,507
96,225,181
169,312,389
69,456,516
89,681,873
15,736,997
286,578,990
154,801,140
18,663,566
52,460,880
132,503,345
52,137,708
102,768,356
21,517,433
102,217,060
29,491,278
17,932,782
54,454,873
22,156,946
131,051,002
49,699,097
50,932,210
1,719,779,622
142,458,065
1,862,237,687
74,877,850
115,214,267
69,456,516
89,681,873
15,736,997
213,034,277
154,801,140
18,663,566
52,460,880
100,730,012
52,137,708
102,768,356
21,517,433
74,453,565
29,491,278
17,932,782
54,454,873
22,156,946
78,444,379
49,699,097
45,357,960
1,453,071,755
0
1,453,071,755
CERTIFICATE
State of New York
County of Chenango ss:
Board of Supervisors
Pursuant to statute, we do hereby certify that the foregoing volume
was printed by the authority of the Board of Supervisors of Chenango
County, and contains a true report of the proceedings of said Board,
and the whole thereof, for the year two thousand thirteen.
/s/ Lawrence N. Wilcox
Lawrence N. Wilcox, Chairman
/s/ RC Woodford
RC Woodford, Clerk
December 2013

2013 Journal - Chenango County

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