Supervisor ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BUDGET DIRECTOR ALICE KUNTZSCH FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO FULTON COUNTY

WHEREAS, Budget Director Alice Kuntzsch has announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Kuntzsch has been the Fulton County Budget Director since December 15, 2003 through December 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Alice distinguished herself as a hardworking and dedicated member of the Board of Supervisors’ Executive Staff, at all times committed to the best interest of the County of Fulton; and

WHEREAS, Alice brought innovation and a keen interest in efficient data management to Fulton County budget technique; and

WHEREAS, Alice’s straight-forward approach to financial planning earned respect from County officials, Department Heads, outside agencies, state officials and the public alike; and

WHEREAS, Alice gained friends, colleagues and other admirers throughout her County tenure with her affable demeanor, down to earth acumen, and “tried and true” work ethic; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes and thanks Alice Kuntzsch for her many years of admirable service to the County of Fulton, and the Board of Supervisors in particular, and offers its best wishes on the occasion of her retirement from County service; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Alice Kuntzsch, Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board and to each and every other person who may further the purport of this Resolution.

Seconded by WHOLE BOARD and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN TRANSFERS

RESOLVED, That the County Treasurer be and hereby is directed to make the following transfers:

Facilities

From: A.1620.1621-4180 - EXP – Renovations                                              $2,650.00

A.1620.1629-4180 - EXP – Renovations                                                          2,650.00

To: A.1620.1623-2000 - EXP – Equipment – Fixed Asset                                   $ 5,300.00

(Replace Furnace – Fire Training Center)

From: A.1620.1620-4200 – EXP - Miscellaneous                                              200.00

A.1620.1620-4590 – EXP - Cleaning Supplies                                  $1,794.00

A.1620.1621-4590 – EXP - Cleaning Supplies                                       1,679.00

A.1620.1622-4200 – EXP - Miscellaneous                                                 100.00

A.1620.1622-4590 – EXP - Cleaning Supplies                                          633.00

A.1620.1623-4590 – EXP - Cleaning Supplies                                          100.00

A.1620.1624-4590 – EXP - Cleaning Supplies                                          150.00

A.1620.1625-4590 – EXP - Cleaning Supplies                                          967.00

A.1620.1628-4200 – EXP - Miscellaneous                                                100.00

A.1620.1628-4590 – EXP - Cleaning Supplies                                         553.00

A.1620.1629-4590 – EXP - Cleaning Supplies                                      1,560.00

A.1620.1630-4180 – EXP - Renovations                                                1,047.00

A.1620.1630-4200 – EXP - Miscellaneous                                                  60.00

A.1620.1630-4530 – EXP - Supplies                                                          706.00

A.1620.1630-4590 – EXP - Cleaning Supplies                                      1,038.00

A.1620.1631-4590 – EXP - Cleaning Supplies                                         753.00

To: A.1620.1630-2000 – EXP - Equipment - Fixed Asset                             $11,440.00

(Replace HVAC Unit - Complex II)

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer,
Superintendent of Highways and Facilities, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor PERRY and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO CLOSEOUT TRANSFER TO CAPITAL APPROPRIATION

WHEREAS, Resolution 58 of 2021 authorized a Resolution Appropriating Reserve Funds in the amount of $142,500.00 to Certain 2021 Capital Projects; and

WHEREAS, the Budget Director/County Auditor recommends transferring balances remaining in the Transfer to Capital Plan account to the corresponding capital projects accounts and move unused funding back to original funding source; and

RESOLVED, That the County Treasurer be and hereby is directed to make the following transfers:

General Fund

From: A-0909 - Unreserved Fund Balance

To: A-0883.0800 - Capital Improvement Reserve

Sum: $42,585.00

Solid Waste

From: CL-0909 – Unreserved Fund Balance

To: CL-0898-0879 – Landfill Depreciation

Sum: $14,050.00

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That upon the recommendation of the Committee on Finance and Budget Director/County Auditor, the 2021 Adopted budget be and hereby is amended, as follows:

General Fund

Decrease A.1000.0511-0511 - REV - Appropriated Reserve                                    $42,585.00

Appropriation

Decrease A.8020.8020-2010.1200 – EXP - Capital Improvements Expense           $42,585.00

Solid Waste

Decrease CL.1000.0511-0511 – REV – Appropriated Reserve                                $14,050.00

Appropriation

Decrease CL.8160.8162-2010.1900 – EXP – Landfill Depreciation Expense         $14,050.00

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the County Treasurer and Budget Director/County Auditor do each and every other thing necessary to further the purport of this Resolution; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Planning Director, Solid Waste Director, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor HOWARD and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TAX RATIOS

RESOLVED, That the Report of the Committee on Tax Ratios be accepted and that the several tax rates, as determined by the Committee, be fixed and adopted as the 2021 tax rates for the levy and extension of taxes in each of the respective tax districts; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer.

Seconded by Supervisor FAGAN and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor LAURIA offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

2022 TAX LEVIES – CITY OF GLOVERSVILLE

RESOLVED, That there be levied an assessed upon the taxable property of the City of Gloversville the following sums for the following purposes:

Seconded by Supervisor BLACKMON and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor KINOWSKI offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

2022 TAX LEVIES – CITY OF JOHNSTOWN

RESOLVED, That there be levied an assessed upon the taxable property of the City of Johnstown the following sums for the following purposes:

Seconded by Supervisor LAURIA and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor VANDENBURGH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

2022 TAX LEVIES – TOWN OF STRATFORD

RESOLVED, That there be levied an assessed upon the taxable property of the Town of Stratford the following sums for the following purposes:

Seconded by Supervisor BRADT and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor FAGAN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

2022 TAX LEVIES – TOWN OF PERTH

RESOLVED, That there be levied an assessed upon the taxable property of the Town of Perth the following sums for the following purposes:

Seconded by Supervisor GROFF and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BREH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

2022 TAX LEVIES – TOWN OF OPPENHEIM

RESOLVED, That there be levied an assessed upon the taxable property of the Town of Oppenheim the following sums for the following purposes:

Seconded by Supervisor VANDENBURGH and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor GROFF offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

2022 TAX LEVIES – TOWN OF NORTHAMPTON

RESOLVED, That there be levied an assessed upon the taxable property of the Town of Northampton the following sums for the following purposes:

Seconded by Supervisor BRADT and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

2022 TAX LEVIES – TOWN OF MAYFIELD

RESOLVED, That there be levied an assessed upon the taxable property of the Town of Mayfield the following sums for the following purposes:

Seconded by Supervisor HORTON and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor WILSON offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

2022 TAX LEVIES – TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN

RESOLVED, That there be levied an assessed upon the taxable property of the Town of Johnstown the following sums for the following purposes:

Seconded by Supervisor BOWMAN and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BRADT offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

2022 TAX LEVIES – TOWN OF EPHRATAH

RESOLVED, That there be levied an assessed upon the taxable property of the Town of Ephratah the following sums for the following purposes:

Seconded by Supervisor BREH and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor HORTON offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

2022 TAX LEVIES – TOWN OF CAROGA

RESOLVED, That there be levied an assessed upon the taxable property of the Town of Caroga the following sums for the following purposes:

Seconded by Supervisor GREENE and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor PERRY offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

2022 TAX LEVIES – TOWN OF BROADALBIN

RESOLVED, That there be levied an assessed upon the taxable property of the Town of Broadalbin the following sums for the following purposes:

Seconded by Supervisor BORN and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor HOWARD offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

2022 TAX LEVIES – TOWN OF BLEECKER

RESOLVED, That there be levied an assessed upon the taxable property of the Town of Bleecker the following sums for the following purposes:

Seconded by Supervisor LAURIA and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VARIOUS 2022 CONTRACTS FOR THE COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign contracts between the Fulton County Treasurer and the following agencies, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022:

Vendor                                                   Purpose                                                    Cost

Milliman (actuarial service)                  GASB75/OPEB                                      $5,000.00

System East Software                           Collection Software                                 $13,812.00

                                                              Support & Maintenance

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contracts are subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor HOWARD and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SCHILLER & KNAPP, CLP FOR BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY FEES FOR 2022 (TREASURER’S OFFICE)

WHEREAS, a contract for Schiller & Knapp is based upon a series of hourly unit rates rather than one simple rate as specified in said resolution; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract between the Treasurer’s Office and Schiller & Knapp, CLP of Latham, NY for Bankruptcy Attorney Services, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, at rates as follows:

Chapter 7 Filings –

• Motion for Relief from Stay                                                                     $650.00

• Motion to Confirm Termination of Stay                                                    $650.00

• Notice of Default / Demand Letter                                                          $150.00

• General Correspondence / Case Status Updates                                     Hourly

Chapter 11, 12, or 13 Filings –

• Preparation and Filing of Notice of Appearance and Proof of Claim      $350.00

*Electronic Filing of a Proof of Claim only                                                             $100.00

• Motion for Relief from Stay                                                                     $650.00

• Motion to Confirm Termination of Stay                                                   $650.00

• Objection to Confirmation / Modification                                                 $450.00

• Response to Motion to Reimpose / Extend Stay                                    $450.00

• Agreed Order Default / Certificate of Non-Compliance                          $200.00

• Notice of Default / Demand Letter                                                          $150.00

• General Correspondence / Case Status Updates                                   Hourly

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contract is subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Schiller & Knapp, CLP, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor HOWARD and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND HAMILTON COUNTY TO PROVIDE WEB HOSTING SERVICES FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Probation Department contacted the Information Technology Department to provide web hosting services for its Caseload Explorer Program on Fulton County servers; and

WHEREAS, the Information Technology Director and Committee on Finance recommends contracting with Hamilton County to provide web hosting services for the Hamilton County Probation Department; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract between the Information Technology Department and Hamilton County to provide web hosting services for the Hamilton County Probation Department at a cost of $2,600.00 for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, plus $60.00 per hour for on-site service; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contract is subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Information Technology Director, Hamilton County, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor HOWARD and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE FOR NYS RPS VERSION 4 SOFTWARE IN THE REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES AGENCY IN 2022

Vendor                                     Purpose                                         Cost                                 Year

NYS Dept. Tax. Fin.             NYS RPS Version 4                      $14,500.00                   4/1/22-3/31/23

Office of Real Property        Assessment & Valuation
                                             Software

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to sign the maintenance agreements between Real Property Tax Services Agency and various vendors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said maintenance agreement are subject to approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, RPTSA Director, NYS Office of Real Property Services, Environmental Systems Research Institute, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor HOWARD and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE COUNTY CLERK AND CERTAIN ABSTRACT COMPANIES (2022)

WHEREAS, the County Clerk recommends a lease agreement with certain abstract companies for office space within the County Clerk’s Office at rates based upon each company’s occupied work space; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a lease agreement with the following abstract companies:

Name of Abstract Company                                               Cost Per Month

KCS Land & Research Corp.                                                   $200.00

Stewart Title                                                                             $150.00

for office space in the County Clerk’s Office, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said lease agreements are subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, County Clerk, KCS Land & Research Corp., Stewart Title, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor HOWARD and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH FUEL-N-FOOD, INC. FOR ATM MACHINE SERVICES IN THE FULTON COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING (2022) (COUNTY CLERK)

WHEREAS, Resolution 339 of 2020 authorized a contract with Fuel-N-Food, Inc. for ATM Machine Services in the Fulton County Office Building from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the County Clerk recommends continuing lease agreement with Fuel-N-Food, Inc. to provide ATM Machine Services for the convenience of the public in making financial transactions; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract between the County Clerk’s Office and Fuel-N-Food, Inc. of Mayfield, NY for an ATM Machine to be located adjacent to the County Clerk’s Office in the County Office Building, commencing January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, with a lease fee of $100.00 per month payable to the County; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the County Clerk do each and every other thing necessary to further the purport of this Resolution; and, be it further  

RESOLVED, That said contract is subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, County Clerk, Fuel-N-Food, Inc., Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor HOWARD and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor ARGOTSINGER offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CERTAIN GRANTS FROM THE NYS OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES (PUBLIC DEFENDER)

WHEREAS, Resolution 319 of 2019 authorized an Application and Acceptance of NYS Indigent Legal Services (ILS) Grant Distribution No. 8 for the period ending December 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 301 of 2020 authorized contract extensions for 12 months for ILS Upstate Quality Improvement and Caseload Reduction Grant Contracts C8000017 and C9000017 through December 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, said grants have not been fully expended by the Public Defender’s Office; and

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services will extend the grant periods of the aforementioned grants until December 31, 2022, upon request; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract extension with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services effective immediately through December 31, 2022, for the following:

“Counsel at First Appearance” Grant (CAFA217)

Upstate Quality Improvement & Caseload Reduction Grant #C8000017

Upstate Quality Improvement & Caseload Reduction Grant #C9000017

; all other terms and aspects of said contract shall remain in full force and effect; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the Public Defender do each and every other thing necessary to further the purport of this Resolution; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Public Defender, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor HOWARD and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor FAGAN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SEAN GERAGHTY FOR PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, Sean Geraghty retired from his position as Fulton County Senior Planner on August 16, 2019; and

WHEREAS, to assist in the transition of a new Senior Planner, Mr. Geraghty has offered to continue providing planning consultant services to the Planning Department on an as-needed consultant basis; and

WHEREAS, the Committee on Public Works recommends contracting with Mr. Geraghty to provide the Planning Department with his experience and knowledge of planning services during 2022; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract with Sean Geraghty of Albany, New York for planning services, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022; said contract subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contract specify planning services by Sean Geraghty including the following contract terms and conditions:

1. Contract Term: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

2. Billable Hourly Rate: $50.00 per hour, not to exceed $15,000.00.

3. Hours: Not to exceed 15 hours per week.

4. Flat Rate: No reimbursable expenses will be charged.

5. Contract subject to termination by either party with 14 days notice.

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Personnel Director, Planning Director, Sean Geraghty, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor BOWMAN and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor FAGAN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES/AFFILIATIONS FOR PLANNING SERVICES FOR 2022

WHEREAS, certain municipalities and affiliations have requested planning services; and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Committee on Public Works that the County enter into agreements with the municipalities/affiliations to provide planning services for 2022; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute said planning service agreements, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, as follows:

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said agreements be subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Planning Department, Respective Municipalities, Budget Director/ County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor BOWMAN and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor FAGAN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS FOR FIRE ALARM TESTING FOR VARIOUS COUNTY BUILDINGS (2022)

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract between the Fulton County Department of Highways and Facilities and Johnson Controls, for fire alarm testing, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022:

Vendor                                       Purpose                                     Cost

Johnson Controls               Fire Alarm Testing                        $6,704.05

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contracts are subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Superintendent of Highways and Facilities, Johnson Controls, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor BOWMAN and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor FAGAN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH STANWYCK AVIONICS, INC. FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE NON-DIRECTIONAL BEACON AND AWOS SYSTEMS AT THE FULTON COUNTY AIRPORT (2022)

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 556, dated November 13, 1989, authorized the Chairman of the Board to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate and maintain a Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) at the Fulton County Airport; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 235 of 2013 awarded a bid to O’Connell Electric for installation of an Automated Weather Observation Station (AWOS) at the Airport; and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Committee on Public Works that the County enter into an agreement with Stanwyck Avionics, Inc., of Newburgh, NY, to provide maintenance services for the following systems at the Fulton County Airport:

Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
            Automated Weather Observation Station (AWOS)

now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of the Supervisors be and hereby is authorized and directed to sign a maintenance agreement with Stanwyck Avionics, Inc. for operation and maintenance services of the Non-Directional Beacon and Automated Weather Observation Station (AWOS) at the Fulton County Airport, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, at a fixed cost of $6,000.00 per year; said agreement subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Superintendent of Highways and Facilities, Stanwyck Avionics, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor BOWMAN and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BREH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN “RAISE THE AGE” CONTRACTS FOR THE FULTON COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT (2022)

WHEREAS, following several delays by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in reauthorizing Raise the Age reimbursement to Fulton County, the Probation Director now reports that said funds will be available in 2022; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized and empowered to sign Raise the Age (RTA) contracts between the Fulton County Probation Department and certain vendors, commencing January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022; said contracts subject to the approval of the County Attorney:

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Probation Director, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor GROFF and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BREH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND AUTOMON FOR PROBATION CASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE (2022)

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract between the Probation Department and Automon, of Scottsdale, AZ, for maintenance of Probation Case Explorer software, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, at a cost not to exceed $8,258.47; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contract is subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Probation Director, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor GROFF and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BREH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2022 CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE AND PITTSFIELD COMMUNICATIONS FOR RADIO MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR COUNTY DEPARTMENTS

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract between the Civil Defense/Fire Coordinator's Office and Pittsfield Communications, of Pittsfield, MA, for the following radio maintenance services, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022:

Purpose                                                                                           Cost

Fire                                                                                                  $14,938.80

Highway                                                                                             4,818.12

EMS                                                                                                    4,947.48

Solid Waste                                                                                        2,076.24

Social Services                                                                                     670.92

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contract is subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Civil Defense/Fire Coordinator, Superintendent of Highways and Facilities, Solid Waste Director, Public Health Director, Social Services Commissioner, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor GROFF and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BREH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT BETWEEN FULTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE AND R.S. TELECOM FOR FULTON COUNTY’S DIGITAL MICROWAVE RADIO SYSTEM (2022)

WHEREAS, inasmuch the Civil Defense Director/Fire Coordinator is recommending a maintenance contract with certified installer R.S. Telecom to provide maintenance and support services for the Fulton County digital microwave system; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized and empowered to sign a maintenance contract between the Fulton County Civil Defense/Fire Coordinator and R.S. Telecom of Rutland, Vermont for maintenance and support services for the Fulton County Digital Microwave Radio System, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, at a cost not to exceed $27,500.00; said contract subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Civil Defense Director/Fire Coordinator, Sheriff’s Department, Correctional Facility, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor GROFF and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BREH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (2022)

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized and empowered to sign the maintenance contracts between the Fulton County Sheriff's Department and various vendors, commencing January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022; said contracts subject to the approval of the County Attorney:

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Sheriff, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor GROFF and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BREH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CORRECTIONS DIVISION (2022)

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized and empowered to sign the maintenance contracts between the Fulton County Sheriff's Department and various vendors, commencing January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022; said contracts subject to the approval of the County Attorney:

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Sheriff, Corrections, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor GROFF and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BREH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE STOP-DWI PROGRAM AND VARIOUS AGENCIES FOR SERVICES IN 2022

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign the contracts between the STOP-DWI Program and various agencies for STOP-DWI services/programs in 2022; said contracts subject to the approval of the County Attorney:

Agency/Program                                                    Cost

STOP-DWI Overtime Patrols:

City of Gloversville Police Department             $ 8,189.00

City of Johnstown Police Department               $ 4,953.00

Sheriff's Department                                          $10,962.00

Northville Police Department                            $ 396.00

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That funding for said programs shall be provided from the STOP-DWI Budget; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, District Attorney, STOP-DWI Coordinator, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/ Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor GROFF and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BREH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VARIOUS 2022 CONTRACTS FOR THE  DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign contracts between the District Attorney's Office and the following vendors, commencing January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022:

West Group                             Westlaw On-line Research                               $ 8,628.00

Marc Hallenbeck                     Investigative Services                                      $34,450.00 ($26.50 per hour)

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contracts are subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, District Attorney, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor GROFF and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BREH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ASSIGNED COUNSEL ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE AND JOHN PROBST INVESTIGATIONS, INC. FOR INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES (2022)

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract between the Assigned Counsel Administrator Office and John Probst Investigations, of Albany, NY, for Investigative Services, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, at a cost not to exceed $55.00 per hour and $.56 per mile; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contract is subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Assigned Counsel Administrator, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor GROFF and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BREH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN FULTON COUNTY AND RURAL LAW CENTER OF NEW YORK, INC. TO PROVIDE MANDATED APPEALS REPRESENTATION (2022) (ASSIGNED COUNSEL OFFICE)

WHEREAS, the Assigned Counsel Administrator recommends approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rural Law Center to handle appeal of Fulton County cases for indigent defendants; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rural Law Center of New York, Inc. to provide mandated appeals representation for the Public Defender’s Office as follows:

Regular Appeals                                                                                         $2,500.00 per appeal

Appeals where transcripts exceed 2000 pages                                           $5,000.00 per appeal

*Rates include printing records, briefs and appendices but do not include the costs of transcripts.

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the Assigned Counsel Administrator do each and every other thing necessary to further the purport of this Resolution; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, County Attorney, Assigned Counsel Administrator, Rural Law Center, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor GROFF and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BREH offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF PROBATION DIRECTOR CHERYL GALARNEAU

WHEREAS, Resolution 315 of 2021 confirmed the permanent appointment of Probation Director Cheryl Galarneau including a 12 week probationary period; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That upon the recommendation of the Committee on Public Safety, successful completion of the 12 week probationary period for Probation Director Cheryl Galarneau, be and hereby, is approved; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the Personnel Director do each and every other thing necessary to further the purport of this Resolution; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Probation Director, Personnel Director, NYS Department of Criminal Justice, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor GREENE and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor KINOWSKI offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH BENETECH, INC. FOR THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR SERVICES FOR THE FULTON COUNTY SELF-INSURANCE DISABILITY PLAN (PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT)

WHEREAS, Resolution 511 of 2018 authorized a contract with Benetech, Inc. for Third-Party Administrator Services or the Fulton County Self-Insurance Disability Plan from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Director recommends authorizing a contract with Benetech, Inc. for Third-Party Administrator Services for the Fulton County Self-Insurance Disability Plan; and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Committee on Personnel to enter into a contract with Benetech, Inc. for Third-Party Administrator services; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract with Benetech, Inc., of North Greenbush, NY, to provide Third-Party Administrator services for the Fulton County Self-Insurance Disability Plan, at the following costs, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024:

Disability Plan Administration:                              $13,800.00 per year

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contract is subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Personnel Director, Benetech Inc., Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor PERRY and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE FULTON COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER IN 2022

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized and empowered to sign a contract between the Fulton County Social Services Department and Family Counseling Center, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, unless otherwise specified, at rates as hereinafter indicated:

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That such contract shall be subject to the approval of the Social Services Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Social Services Commissioner, Social Services Attorney, Family Counseling Center, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE  FULTON COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS IN 2022

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized and empowered to sign contracts between the Fulton County Social Services Department and independent contractors effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, unless otherwise specified, at rates as hereinafter indicated:

Vendor                                                                Purpose                                                           Cost

Berkshire Farms:                                  Non-secure detention-reserve beds                     NYS set rates

Capital Dist. Juvenile                           Secure detention                                                  NYS set rates

Secure Detention Fac.

Capital Dist. Juvenile                           Specialized Secure detention                               NYS set rates

Secure Detention Fac. (RTA)

Residential Child Care Fac.                 Group homes, institutions                                    NYS set rates

Employment Svcs:

Lexington Employment                       Employment                                                         $186,400.00

Resources

Private Industry Council                      Employment                                                         $52,481.00

Work Assessment Center                     Independent Employ. Assessments                      $496.00 per eval.

Glove City Taxi                                    Transportation svcs                                              Per rate schedule

Gloversville Transit                              Bus Tickets (Employment)                                  $6,500.00

Labcorp                                                 DNA Testing                                                        $39.00

FMCC                                                   Employee Training                                               $42,000.00

Family Focus                                        Adoption Services                                                $32,000.00

Northeast Parent Child Soc.                 Preventive                                                             $190,488.00

Visiting Nurses Home Care                  Consumer Directed Personal Care                      DOH set rates

                                                              Personal Care                                                       DOH set rates

Pineview Commons                              Assisted Living Program                                     DOH set rates

  Limited Licensed Home Care Prog.                    DOH set rates

Nathan Littauer Hospital                      Personal Emergency Response System              Paid by EMedNY

St. Mary’s Healthcare                          Drug and Alcohol Assessments                            $72.00 per visit

Top Quality Homecare                         Personal Care                                                       DOH set rates

Resource Center for                              Personal Care Services                                        DOH set rates

Independent Living

Home Helpers & Direct                        Consumer Directed                                            Paid by EMedNY

Link of Amsterdam                               Personal Care Services                                      Paid by EMedNY

Fulton Co. Highways &                        Office maintenance services                               $119,377.03

Facilities Dept.

Fulton Co. District Attorney                 Fraud Prosecution                                                $33,765.00

Fulton Co. Office for Aging                  HEAP Outreach                                                   $16,000.00

Fulton Co. Sheriff                                 Fraud Investigator                                                $80,000.00

                                                              Security                                                                $45,000.00

                                                              On-Call                                                                 $3,000.00

                                                              Personal Svcs.                                                      $10,000.00

Berkshire Farm Center and                  QI Assessment                                                      $2,000.00

Services for Youth

Berkshire Farms- Youth                        Non-Secure Detention                                         NYS set rates

Safe Center

Catholic Charities of the

Diocese of Albany:                               Housing Grant Reimbursement                           $120,000.00

LaSalle School                                      QI Assessment                                                     $2,000.00

St. Anne Institute                                  QI Assessment                                                      $2,000.00

St. Catherine’s Center                           QI Assessment                                                     $2,000.00

Unlimited Potential                               QI Assessment                                                     $2,000.00

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That such contracts shall be subject to the approval of the Social Services Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Social Services Commissioner, Social Services Attorney, Budget Director/ County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF FULTON AND NYS APPROVED PROVIDERS FOR PRESCHOOL ED (3-5) CENTER-BASED SERVICES AND/OR PRESCHOOL EVALUATIONS IN 2022 (PUBLIC HEALTH)

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized and empowered to sign contracts between the County of Fulton and State Education approved providers for Preschool Ed Center-Based Services and/or Preschool Evaluations for 2022, at NYS Department of Education set rates, as hereinafter indicated:

Whispering Pines Preschool

Newmeadow Preschool

Crossroads Center for Children

Community Health Center

Capital District Beginnings

Herkimer BOCES

Central Association for the Blind and Visually Handicapped

Center for Disability Services

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contracts shall be subject to the approval of the County Attorney and periodic review by the Committee on Human Services of those contracted services; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Public Health Director, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF FULTON AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS FOR PRESCHOOL ED (3-5) ITINERANT RELATED SERVICES IN 2022 (PUBLIC HEALTH)

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized and empowered to sign contracts between the County of Fulton and independent contractors for Pre-School Ed 3-5 Itinerant Related Services in 2022, at all-inclusive rates as hereinafter indicated:

Speech Therapy:                                                       $55.00 up to 1 hr; $65.00, 1 hr or more; all inclusive

Patricia Wojcicki

Lisa Robare

Jeanne S. Milton

Honora Biche

Gail DeCicco

Elizabeth Bauer

Teresa Kovian

Jill Hulett

Sarah Liporace

Erin Esler

Access Therapy, LLC.

Advanced Therapy PLLC

Broadalbin-Perth Central School District

Building Blocks

Capital District Beginnings

Center for the Disabled

Central Association for Blind

Community Health Center

Crossroads Center for Children

Dot Com. Therapy

Lexington Center

Newmeadow

Whispering Pines

Occupational Therapy:                                             $55.00 up to 1 hr; $65.00, 1 hr or more; all inclusive

Access Therapy, LLC.

Advanced Therapy PLLC

Broadalbin-Perth Central School District

Building Blocks

Capital District Beginnings

Center for the Disabled

Central Association for Blind

Community Health Center

Crossroads Center for Children

Dot Com. Therapy

Lexington Center

Newmeadow

Whispering Pines

Physical Therapy:                                                     $55.00 up to 1 hr; $65.00, 1 hr or more; all inclusive

Samantha Gallup

Access Therapy, LLC.

Advanced Therapy PLLC

Broadalbin-Perth Central School District

Building Blocks

Capital District Beginnings

Center for the Disabled

Central Association for Blind

Community Health Center

Crossroads Center for Children

Dot Com. Therapy

Lexington Center

Newmeadow

Whispering Pines

Itinerant Special Education Services

Center for the Disabled                                                    $68.00 per hour

Newmeadow                                                                    $62.00 per hour

Crossroads Center for Children                                       $72.00 per hour

Advanced Therapy PLLC                                                $68.00 per hour

Whispering Pines                                                             $72.00 per hour

Herkimer BOCES                                                            $65.00 per hour

Capital District Beginnings                                              $72.00 per hour

Broadalbin Perth Central School District                        $68.00 per hour

1:1 Aide:                                                                           $15.00 per half hour

Any contracted agency

Coordination and Other (Ex: Play Therapy)                    $25.00 per half hour

Any contracted agency

Counseling and School Work:                                          $55.00 up to 1 hr; $65.00, 1 hr or more; all incl.

Any agency contracted provider

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contracts shall be subject to the approval of the County Attorney and periodic review by the Committee on Human Services of those contracted services; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Public Health Director, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS IN 2022

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized and empowered to sign contracts between the Public Health Department and independent contractors for 2022, at rates as hereinafter indicated:

Service/Vendor:                                                                                       Cost

TB Lab & X-Ray:

Nathan Littauer Hospital                                                                        Medicaid rate per visit

STD Clinic:

Planned Parenthood of Greater North East                                            Medicaid rate per visit

Accreditation & Strategic Planning:

Adirondack Rural Health Network                                                       $ 5,000.00

Medical Consultant:

Dr. Paul Perrault                                                                                   $12,180.00

Rabies Post Exposure:

St. Mary's Healthcare                                                                           Lesser of MA rate or balance

Nathan Littauer Hospital                                                                     insurance does not pay

Little Falls Hospital

Saratoga Hospital

Support Services:

Community Computer Service/MEDENT                                          $ 5,500.00

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contracts shall be subject to the approval of the County Attorney and periodic review by the Committee on Human Services of those contracted services; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Public Health Director, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE FULTON COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (2022)

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized and empowered to sign contracts between the Fulton County Office for the Aging and independent contractors for 2022, at rates as hereinafter indicated:

Service/Vendor                                                                                         Cost/Yr.

Kingsboro Catering, Inc. Congregate & home delivered meals             $585,000.00 ($6.50 per meal)

Meals for Seniors (vol. mileage at IRS rate)                                               12,000.00

Johnstown Sr. Citizens Ctr.   Rental Space for Meal Site                             1,800.00($150.00 per month)

                                               Adult Day Care Program                              59,375.00

                                               Adult Day Care Respite                                  5,000.00

                                               Tech Education                                               5,000.00

Visiting Nurses Home Care   EISEP Program-Personal Care Aides         111,998.00($24.00 per hour)

                       Respite Services                                             5,800.00 ($24.00 per hour)

Broadway Health Care          EISEP & Respite                                           60,000.00 ($24.00 per hour)

Staffing

Top Quality Home Care        Unmet Needs Program                                  42,500.00 ($25.00 per hour)

Agency, LLC

Fulmont Community              Senior Transportation                                 105,000.00

Action Agency

Shannon Davis                       Registered Dietician                                     17,000.00 ($34.00 per hour)

Legal Aid Society                  Legal svcs. For elderly                                    8,000.00 ($50.00 per hour)

Nathan Littauer                      Hospital Lifeline Services                            12,890.00

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contracts be subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Office for the Aging, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE YOUTH BUREAU AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS FOR VARIOUS 2022 YOUTH PROGRAMS

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign contracts with independent contractors for the following programs in 2022:

Vendor                                                    Program                                                Amount

Catholic Charities                          Substance Abuse Prev.                                  $5,500.00

                                                       Youth Program

Citizens in Community Service    Community Restitution                                  5,500.00

                                                       Youth Program                                               6,500.00

City of Gloversville                      Citywide Recreation                                       2,000.00

Johnstown Public Library             Summer Reading Program                             7,000.00

Mental Health Association            Youth Services                                               2,500.00

Northville                                      Day Camp                                                      2,000.00

HFM Prevention Council              Adventure Based Counseling                        5,000.00

                                                       Too Good for Drugs                                      3,500.00

                                                       Youth Day Event                                           1,000.00

Family Counseling Center             Youth Services                                              7,000.00

Town of Perth Summer                  Youth Recreation                                          1,950.00

Fulton Co. Youth Bureau               Administrative Functions                             6,903.00

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contracts are subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contracts shall provide, among other matters, that the right and privilege shall be reserved to the Fulton County Board of Supervisors to cancel and rescind all or any part of such contracts should any program or project offered or sponsored by said contractors not meet with the approval of the Board of Supervisors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That the proper Fulton County official shall apply for and collect the appropriate State Aid from the appropriate New York State agency; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Youth Bureau Director, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR 2022

RESOLVED, That the sum of $345,132.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated for the Fulton County Community Services Board for the year 2022 (exclusive of maintenance in lieu of rent); and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Fulton County Treasurer apply for State Aid from the State of New York for the reimbursement due to the County of Fulton in accordance with the provisions of the Mental Hygiene Law; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, NYS Department of Mental Hygiene, Fulton County Community Services Board, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:
    TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FULTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD AND  FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER (2022)

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract between the Fulton County Community Services Board and Family Counseling Center for 2022, at rates as hereinafter indicated:

Vendor Cost                                                                              Per Year

OMH Services:                                                                   State set rates

Family Counseling Center

Psychiatric Services:

Family Counseling Center                                                     $28,000.00

Forensic Services:

Family Counseling Center                                                     $12,000.00

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contract be subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contract be subject to further review by the appropriate Committee of this Board of Supervisors in the event of any changes/reductions in State and/or Federal revenues; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Community Services Board, Family Counseling Center, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN 2022 CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE FULTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign contracts between the Fulton County Community Services Board and independent contractors for 2022, at rates as hereinafter indicated:

Vendor                                                                                                                               Cost Per Year

OMH Services:                                                                                                          State set rates

Mental Health Association

St. Mary's Hospital

Fulton Friendship House

Catholic Charities of Fulton County

National Alliance for Mentally Ill

Lexington Center

OASAS Services:                                                                                                       State set rates

Fulton Friendship House

Catholic Charities of Fulton County

Alcoholism Council of HFM Counties

St. Mary’s Healthcare

Mental Health Consultants:

SPOA Coordinator                                                  Single Point of Access            57,300.00 per year

Attorney William Lorman and

         Attorney John Clo                                          Asst. Outpatient Legal Svcs.    7,000.00 per year

Emergency On-Call                                                0-1 yrs. Service                              75.00 plus mileage

                                                                                1-2 yrs. service                               80.00 plus mileage

                                                                                2-3 yrs. service                               85.00 plus mileage

                                                                                       3-4 yrs. service                               90.00 plus mileage

                                                                                       4-5 yrs. service                               95.00 plus mileage

                                                                                       5+ yrs. service                              100.00 plus mileage

                                                                                Holiday Coverage                                 30.00 per day

                                                                                Active Service/Admin.                          35.00 per hour

                                                                                Trg. Six 1-hr. sessions/yr                       35.00 per session

                                                                                Emergency back up                             100.00 per shift

                                                                                Program Administration                        35.00 per hour

Emergency On-call Staff (6) six                                                                              26,000.00 per yr.

Psychiatrist, MD Consultant Fee                                                                                    24,360.00 per yr.

Psychiatrist, MD Emergency Backup                                                                             19,000.00 per yr.

Gloversville City Taxi                                          Patient Transfer                                      500.00

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contracts be subject to the approval of the County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contracts be subject to further review by the appropriate Committee of this Board of Supervisors in the event of any changes/reductions in State and/or Federal revenues; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Community Services Board, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE FULTON COUNTY VETERANS AGENCY FOR 2022

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 361 of Executive Law, there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of $136,206.00 for fiscal year 2022 for the Fulton County Veterans Service Agency and that application be made by the County Treasurer for State Aid as is provided by said Law; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, NYS Director of Veterans Service Agency, Fulton County Veterans Agency, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH HAMILTON COUNTY FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE FULTON COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES AGENCY IN 2022

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract with Hamilton County, within the meaning of Section 800 of County Law, to provide assistance to members of the armed forces and veterans and their dependents in Hamilton County in obtaining any benefits and awards to which they may be entitled under any Federal, State or local legislation; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contract shall be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That Hamilton County shall pay to Fulton County the sum of $16,500.00 per annum in quarterly installments on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, 2022, plus expenses incurred by the Director for travel, postage, telephone, office supplies, printing, flags and markers, miscellaneous, conferences, schools and seminars; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contract is subject to the approval of the Fulton County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Veterans Agency Director, Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)

Supervisor BORN offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FULTON COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN 2022

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign an agreement between the Fulton County Veterans Service Agency and Montgomery County Veterans Service Agency for transportation services for Fulton County veterans to and from the Veterans’ Medical Center, in Albany, NY, at a cost not to exceed $9,000.00; ($30.00 each way) effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said contract is subject to the approval of the Fulton County Attorney; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That said cost be a charge against the applicable Veterans Agency account; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the County Treasurer, Fulton County Veterans Service Agency Director, Montgomery County Veterans Service Agency, Budget Director/County Auditor and Administrative Officer/Clerk of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor YOUNG and adopted by the following vote:

TOTAL: Ayes: 18 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 (Supervisors Goderie and Potter)