PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CHENANGO COUNTY

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF CHENANGO COUNTY

2016

Monthly and Annual Sessions 2016

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 2016 1

FIRST DAY OF ANNUAL SESSION THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016

Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Woodford welcomed everyone to the First Day of Annual Session for the year 2016. He noted that this year is the

218th year of meetings of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors. Mr. Woodford introduced Supervisors Marion Ireland (Coventry), Daniel Jack (German), George Raymond (Greene) and Grace Nucero-Alger (Plymouth). He welcomed them to the Board.

Mr. Woodford called the roll with all members present except Supervisors Wansor and Williams.

AFTON John H. Lawrence 161 Lewis Lane Home: (607) 639-2294 Afton, N.Y. 13730 Email: [email protected] BAINBRIDGE Dolores Nabinger 154 Hillside Acres Home: (607) 563-1952 Bainbridge, N.Y. 13733 Cell: (607) 237-9414 Email: [email protected] COLUMBUS Thomas P. Grace 227 South Brookfield Rd. Home: (607) 847-9806 West Edmeston, NY 13485 Email: [email protected] COVENTRY Marion L. Ireland 594 Bracket Road Home: (607) 967-8507 Bainbridge, NY 13733 Email: [email protected] GERMAN Daniel S. Jack 142 Maroney Road Home: (607) 656-4137 McDonough, N.Y. 13801 Email: [email protected] GREENE George G. Raymond III 134 Juliand Hill Road Home: (607) 656-8942 Greene, N.Y. 13778 Office: (607) 656-4191 Email: [email protected] GUILFORD George J. Seneck 242 Phillips Odell Road Home: (607) 895-6282 Mt. Upton, N.Y. 13809 Office: (607) 895-9966 Fax: (607) 895-6042 Email: [email protected] LINCKLAEN Wayne C. Outwater 1521 County Rte. 12 Office: (315) 852-6000 DeRuyter, N.Y. 13052 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 Robert T. Starr P.O. Box 204 Office: (607) 847-8909 New Berlin, N.Y. 13411 Home: (607) 847-6382 NORTH NORWICH Robert E. Wansor 6578 State Hwy 12 Home: (607) 334-4703 Norwich, N.Y. 13815 Email: [email protected]

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NORWICH (Town) David C. Law 133 Thompson Creek Road Office: (607) 337-2302 Norwich, N.Y. 13815 Home: (607) 334-2806 NORWICH (City) Wards 1, 2, 3 James J. McNeil 47 Fair Street Home: (607) 336-2784 Norwich, N.Y. 13815 Fax: (607) 334-2484 Email: [email protected] NORWICH (City) Wards 4, 5, 6 Robert M. Jeffrey 17 York Street Home: (607) 336-1462 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 Home: (607) 336-1225 So. Plymouth, N.Y. 13844 Email: [email protected] PITCHER Jeffrey B. Blanchard 243 State Hwy 26 Home: (607) 863-4494 Box 41 Pitcher, N.Y. 13136 PLYMOUTH Grace A. Nucero-Alger PO Box 1105 Home: (607) 334-6799 Norwich, NY 13815 Email: [email protected] PRESTON Peter C. Flanagan 299 Preston Center Road Home: (607) 334-4920 Oxford, N.Y. 13830 Email: [email protected] SHERBURNE Charles A. Mastro 135 Merrill Road Home: (607) 674-4573 Sherburne, N.Y. 13460 Office: (607) 674-4481 SMITHVILLE Fred J. Heisler, Jr. 1780 County Road 2 Home: (607) 656-4975 McDonough, N.Y. 13801 Email: [email protected] SMYRNA Michael R. Khoury 1191 Beaver Meadow Road Home: (607) 627-6275 P.O. Box 21 Email: [email protected] Smyrna, NY 13464

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Supervisor Nabinger offered the invocation.

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The County Attorney led the flag salute.

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Mr. Woodford read the Call of the Meeting.








APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN Mr. Woodford asked for nominations for a Temporary Chairman of the Board.

Supervisor Lawrence moved, seconded by Supervisor Nabinger, to nominate RC Woodford as Temporary Chairman. The motion to appoint RC Woodford as Temporary Chairman of the Board was carried by unanimous voice vote.

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APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FOR 2016

Mr. Woodford opened the polls for nominations for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2016. Mr. Brown said that he has served on this Board for a long time and worked with many Supervisors; none being better

than the person he is about to nominate. He mentioned this person’s tenacity, honesty and willingness to work with every department in the county. Supervisor Brown said that this person has done all of this for one reason and that is the betterment of our county. Mr. Brown made a motion to nominate Lawrence N. Wilcox as Chairman of the Board of Chenango County Supervisors for the year 2016.

Mr. Outwater seconded the motion. Mr. Woodford asked if there were any further nominations for Chairman of the Board. There being no other nominations, Mr. Flanagan moved, seconded by Dr. Wansor, to close the polls. Carried. Mr. Woodford called the roll. Results of a roll call vote were: Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Mr. Woodford declared Lawrence N. Wilcox, Supervisor of the Town of Oxford, as Chairman of the Board of the

Chenango County Supervisors for the year 2016. Supervisor Brown and Supervisor Outwater escorted Mr. Wilcox to the Chair.

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CHAIRMAN WILCOX’S ACCEPTANCE SPEECH “Once again, your continued overwhelming support for me as your Chairman of this Board of Supervisors is very humbling. The past four years have had several challenges for Chenango County but we as a Board of Supervisors have met those challenges and maintained a position of strength for this county. It is my hope that we will be able to meet the challenges of 2016 and emerge as a more fiscally fit and prosperous county. Our preparation for 2016 with our budgeting process maintained the precepts set forth by this Board several years ago. We have abided by the New York State imposed tax cap, we remain debt free, we have decreased the application of surplus funds and we will maintain a status of no fiscal stress. As your Chairman I will strive to maintain these standards set forth several years ago. I would be remiss if I did not give our County Treasurer, Bill Craine, credit for establishing the road map for this stance of fiscal strength. We, the Board of Supervisors, our standing committees and our department heads will strive to make 2016 another good year for Chenango County. Once again, thank you for your continued support and please keep in mind that we are here to represent the citizens of Chenango County. Thank you.”

________________ RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION #1-16 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 2016.

Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a roll call vote were as follows: Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams The Chairman declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #2-16 APPOINTMENT OF ALAN E. GORDON AS COUNTY

ATTORNEY

Mr. Seneck offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That Alan E. Gordon be and hereby is appointed as County Attorney for the years 2016 and 2017 and

until his successor is appointed to perform the duties prescribed by Section 501 of the County Law. There being no other nominations Supervisor Starr made a motion to close the polls. Mr. Brown seconded the motion.

Carried.

Seconded by Mr. Canor and duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #3-16 APPOINTMENT OF RC WOODFORD AS CLERK OF THE

BOARD AND COUNTY AUDITOR Mr. Brown offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That RC Woodford be and hereby is appointed Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County,

and County Auditor for the years of 2016 and 2017. There being no other nominations Supervisor Flanagan made a motion to close the polls. Mr. Mastro seconded the

motion. Carried.

Seconded by Mr. McNeil and duly adopted. Mr. Woodford thanked the Board for the appointment.

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RESOLUTION #4-16 APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM C. CRAINE AS BUDGET

OFFICER Mr. Outwater offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That William C. Craine be and hereby is appointed as Budget Officer of Chenango County for the years

2016 and 2017. There being no other nominations Supervisor McNeil made a motion to close the polls. Mr. Law seconded the motion.

Carried. Supervisor Outwater noted that it gives him great pleasure to make this nomination.

Seconded by Mr. Brown and duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #5-16 APPOINTMENT OF JOHN D. CAMERON AS CHENANGO

COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

Dr. Wansor offered the following, and moved its adoption:


RESOLVED, That John D. Cameron be and hereby is appointed to the position of Chenango County Public Defender, effective January 1, 2016 and terminating December 31, 2017.

There being no other nominations Supervisor McNeil made a motion to close the polls. Mr. Mastro seconded the motion. Carried.

Seconded by Mr. Seneck and duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #6-16 AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO SIGN

COUNTY SUPPORTED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AGREEMENTS

Mr. Law offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the County of Chenango does offer financial support to several not-for-profit organizations, boards and

agencies, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to sign contract agreements with the

following not-for-profit organizations, agencies and boards under the same terms and conditions as heretofore agreed, and in the amount so designated in the Year 2016 Budget:

ORGANIZATION YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATION Development Chenango $108,750.00 Chenango County Chamber of Commerce $ 4,000.00 Chenango County Tourism $ 45,300.00 Chenango County Council of the Arts $ 9,000.00 Chenango County College Center Contract $ 36,587.00 Chenango County Historical Society (Museum) $ 8,000.00 Chenango County Cornell Cooperative Extension $252,000.00

Seconded by Mr. Outwater and duly adopted.

__________________ SWEARING IN CEREMONY – HON. KEVIN M. DOWD, SUPREME COURT JUSTICE Judge Kevin M. Dowd performed the swearing in ceremony for the 23 Town Supervisors and for those County Officers appointed by the Board today.

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REMINDERS 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. He noted that the directory he placed on the supervisors’ desks is what will be published. Mr. Woodford reported that the Republican Caucus scheduled for January 6, 2016 has been cancelled.

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The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:44 a.m. to the Second Day of Annual Session to be held Monday, January 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.


SECOND DAY OF ANNUAL SESSION MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016

Chairman of the Board Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the roll with all members present except Supervisor Jeffrey. Chairman Wilcox said that he wanted to take a moment to say that Chenango County lost one of its outstanding leaders with the passing of Hugh Kearney. Mr. Wilcox said that it was a great pleasure to work with Mr. Kearney and he will certainly be missed. Supervisor Grace offered the invocation. County Attorney Alan Gordon led the flag salute.

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APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES Sixth Day of Annual Session – December 14, 2015 Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Canor, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board. Carried.

First Day of Annual Session – January 4, 2016 Supervisor Brown moved, seconded by Supervisor Starr, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board. Carried.

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COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Woodford said that there were no additional communications. Mr. Outwater asked to refer Communication #5 to the Finance Committee. Mr. McNeil asked what Communication #3 entails. Mr. Woodford explained that the state asked if we would like to receive communications electronically. Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Seneck, to receive and file all of the communications. Carried.

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RESIGNATIONS Gary Waffle, Director, Office of Employment and Training Resignation effective January 31, 2016 Supervisor Seneck moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to accept the resignation. Carried.

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APPOINTMENTS STANDING COMMITTEES Agriculture, Buildings and Grounds: Finance: Dolores Nabinger Wayne C. Outwater Fred J. Heisler, Jr. Dennis Brown John H. Lawrence Jeffrey B. Blanchard Evan T. Williams Charles A. Mastro Robert T. Starr George G. Raymond, III Marion L. Ireland George Seneck


Health & Human Services: Personnel: Jeffrey B. Blanchard George Seneck James J. McNeil Wayne C. Outwater Robert M. Jeffrey David C. Law Robert E. Wansor Robert T. Starr Michael R. Khoury Robert M. Jeffrey Grace A. Nucero-Alger Robert E. Wansor Planning & Economic Development: Public Works: David C. Law Dennis Brown James J. McNeil Peter C. Flanagan Dolores Nabinger Arrington Canor Thomas P. Grace Thomas P. Grace Fred J. Heisler, Jr. Evan T. Williams Peter C. Flanagan Marion L. Ireland Daniel S. Jack George G. Raymond III Safety & Rules: Charles A. Mastro Arrington Canor John H. Lawrence Michael R. Khoury Daniel S. Jack Grace A. Nucero-Alger VARIOUS BOARDS AND COUNCILS

Administrative Board of Cincinnatus Lake Small Watershed Protection District Fred Heisler Term Expiring 12/31/17 Administrator, Self-Insurance Plan RC Woodford Term Expiring 12/31/16 Agriculture Development Council Jessi Jaramillo Designee of Commerce Chenango Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board Evan Williams Board Representative Term Expiring 12/31/17 Donna Jones Planning Director Tenure Kenneth Ryan Farmer’s Representative Term Expiring 12/31/19 John Lawrence Soil & Water Chairperson Tenure Airport Steering Committee Rodney Schultes Term Expiring 12/31/18 Richard Morris Term Expiring 12/31/18 Board of Ethics Daryl Forsythe Term Expiring 12/31/18 Jeffrey Blanchard Term Expiring 12/31/17 Capital Projects Improvement Committee David Law Term Expiring 12/31/16 James McNeil Term Expiring 12/31/16 Chaplain of the Board Wayne Outwater Term Expiring 12/31/16 Chenango County Cooperative Extension Peter Flanagan Term Expiring 12/31/16 Ross Iannello Term Expiring 12/31/16


Chenango County Planning Board George Seneck Term Expiring 12/31/17 Robert Davis Term Expiring 12/31/18 Chris Lyons Term Expiring 12/31/18 Perry Owen Term Expiring 12/31/18 Paul Romahn Term Expiring 12/31/18 Michael Flanagan Term Expiring 12/31/18 Community Services Board Fred Heisler, Jr. Term Expiring 12/31/17 Fish & Wildlife Management Board Wayne Outwater Legislative Representative Term Expiring 12/31/17 Richard Palmatier Sportsman’s Representative Term Expiring 12/31/17 Soil & Water Conservation District John Lawrence Term Expiring 12/31/16 Evan Williams Term Expiring 12/31/16 Traffic Safety Board Ernest Cutting Term Expiring 12/31/18 Mike Kranbuhl Term Expiring 12/31/18 Dolores Nabinger Term Expiring 12/31/18 Gary Richman Term Expiring 12/31/18 Elizabeth Wonka Term Expiring 12/31/18 Scott Burlison Term Expiring 12/31/17 Youth Board John Cameron Term Expiring 12/31/18 Kathleen Hansen Term Expiring 12/31/18 Thomas Kelly Term Expiring 12/31/18 Lois LoPresti Term Expiring 12/31/18 Karen Osborn Term Expiring 12/31/18

Mr. Woodford said that both the standing committee appointments and various other council and board appointments

are before the Board today. Supervisor Mastro moved, seconded by Supervisor Law, to approve the above appointments. Carried.

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RESOLUTION 7-16 DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES

Mr. Outwater offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 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 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 non-electronic 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, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County hereby designates NBT Bank as the Official Depositories for statutory Chenango County Sheriff funds and the County Sheriff is hereby instructed to deposit the funds


coming into his hands in said bank, and, in his official capacity, conduct business through both electronic and non-electronic means, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County hereby designates NBT Bank as the Official Depositories for Chenango County Mental Health and Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services funds and the Director of Community Services 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, 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.


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RESOLUTION #8-16 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 $107,150.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, That upon receipt, an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $107,150.00, 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 and duly adopted. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #8-16 Mr. Lawrence asked if we have an understanding of what other counties receive from the state and how the funds that we receive compare with those other counties. Mr. Outwater explained that it is all based on the miles within the county. He said we have 311 miles and that is 11 more miles than we had last year. Mr. Outwater said that we are up about $10,000 from last year but the state rate is also up. Ms. Nucero-Alger asked if this rate changes depending on the weather. Mr. Outwater said that it does not. He said that the clubs get paid for things other than the grooming of the trails.

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RESOLUTION #9-16 AUTHORIZING YEAR 2015 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR PERSONNEL SERVICES – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

Mr. Blanchard offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make Year 2015 transfers of funds

for personnel services expenses as follows:

From: To: Amount

A4320.119 - *Staff Social Worker A4320.16 - MHCT Program Coordinator $ 2,526.00

A4320.119 - *Staff Social Worker A4320.182 - Comm. MH Nurse $ 1,551.60

A4320.119 - *Staff Social Worker A4510.14 - Case Manager $ 4,145.46

A4320.119 - *Staff Social Worker A4510.16 - Case Manager $ 262.68

A6010.150 – Senior Support Invest. A6010.147 – Senior Support Invest. $ 1,053.60

A6030.117 – Residential Aide A6030.122 – Residential Aide $ 932.40

Seconded by Mr. Brown and duly adopted. ________________

RESOLUTION #10-16 APPROVING LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN THE NEW YORK STATE NURSES’ ASSOCIATION AND CHENANGO COUNTY (2016 – 2018)


The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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, 2016 through December 31, 2018, 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

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to transfer the funds needed to cover the provisions of the above referenced labor agreement. Seconded by Mr. Seneck and duly adopted. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #10-16 Mr. Khoury asked about the availability of information before the Board ratifies this contract. Mr. Brown asked if we need to go into Executive Session for this. Ms. Kerr said that she believes that we do. Mr. Flanagan agreed as the contract has not yet been approved. Mr. Brown made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the details of the proposed contract. Mr. Khoury seconded the motion. Carried. Mr. McNeil made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Mastro seconded the motion. Carried.

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RESOLUTION #11-16 CALLING ON THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO RESTORE

FUNDING PARITY BETWEEN THE CAPITAL PLANS OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) AND THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Mr. Brown offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio recently announced an agreement to jointly subsidize the

Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) nearly $11 billion funding gap for its 2015-19 five-year capital program; and WHEREAS, as part of this agreement, the Governor is committing $8.3 billion in state resources to cover the MTA

plan’s multi-year deficit; and WHEREAS, while we may agree that this vital investment in downstate transit is needed, the state has yet to develop a

new Department of Transportation 5-Year Capital Plan designed to assess current conditions and determine investments needed to provide for the future needs of a modern, safe, reliable and efficient multimodal transportation system; and

WHEREAS, the enactment of the FAST Act, a fully funded five‐year authorization of federal surface transportation programs that provides long-term federal funding predictability, should now facilitate the state to develop and fund a Transportation 5-Year Capital Plan; and

WHEREAS, locally-owned roads and bridges account for 87 percent of the State’s 110,000 miles of roadways and 50 percent of the State’s 18,000 bridges and are responsible for a vast system of aging culverts. These locally-owned transportation facilities are deteriorating at a rapid rate as counties continue to struggle to find adequate funding for their maintenance and replacement; and

WHEREAS, three of the last four DOT/MTA five-year capital programs were virtually identical in size; and WHEREAS, for nearly two decades, through 2009, the parity agreement was honored and both five-year capital

programs were similar in size as well as adopted within a month of each other. It is necessary to once again restore parity between the programs; and

WHEREAS, according to a 2014 Comptroller’s report, thirty four percent (34%) of bridges are deficient and forty-eight percent (48%) of road pavements in the state are rated fair or poor and getting worse.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it


RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, calls upon Governor Cuomo and our State Legislative Delegation to work with our County and other local governments in order to develop and fully-fund a 5 Year Capital Plan that will provide the necessary and proper funding to New York’s counties by substantially increasing CHIPS and Marchiselli funding and establishing a 5 year State Aid to Local Bridge and Culvert Program to give them the ability to adequately maintain their infrastructure; and be it further

RESOLVED, That restoring parity between the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) highway and bridge five-year capital program and the MTA’s capital program will assure each program is funded at a $26.1 billion level, providing enough resources to help fund the local needs as described above; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors shall forward copies of this resolution to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, State Senator James L. Seward, State Senator Frederick J. Akshar II, Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch, Assemblyman Gary D. Finch, other New York counties, and the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). Seconded by Mr. Outwater and duly adopted. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #11-16 Mr. Brown said that federal monies for highways can mean a lot to the county. He said that Governor Cuomo has allocated a lot of money to the metropolitan area and he would like to make sure we don’t get the short end of the stick any more than usual. Supervisor Brown encouraged his fellow supervisors to contact their state legislators regarding this area’s needs.

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RESOLUTION #12-16 AUTHORIZING A ROAD USE AGREEMENT WITH CONSTITUTION PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - HIGHWAY

The Public Works Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, as noted by prior resolutions of this Board of Supervisors, Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC is in the

process of permitting to build the 124 mile Constitution Pipeline, and WHEREAS, extending from natural gas supply areas in northeast Pennsylvania and connecting with existing

transmission pipelines in Schoharie County, the proposed route passes through the Chenango County Towns of Afton and Bainbridge, and

WHEREAS, as directed by the Standing Committee on Public Works, the County of Chenango and Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC have formulated a Road Use Agreement (RUA) for approximately two (2) miles of County Road 39, in the event the company’s heavy vehicles unintentionally damage the County Road,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of this Board of Supervisors be and

hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, a Road Use Agreement with Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC for two (2) miles of County Road 39 in the Town of Afton. Seconded by Mr. Brown and duly adopted with Supervisor Grace opposed. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #12-16 Supervisor Grace said that after the December meeting he heard from a number of constituents who were concerned about various issues. He said that one of the issues was the idea of allowing people to carry guns in the Chenango County Office Building. Mr. Grace said that the other issue was the Constitution Pipeline. He said that he wasn’t sure that we had discussed this at the Committee or Board levels or if we have heard from both sides. Mr. Grace said that he doesn’t oppose this project but he just doesn’t know enough about it. He said that he would propose that this resolution be tabled until we can hear from both sides. Mr. Flanagan said that this appears to be a conditional resolution that deals with the road use agreement. He said that it says in the event that the project is approved we will have a road use agreement in place. Mr. Flanagan said that this isn’t us approving the project as much as it is ensuring that we are prepared if it is approved. He said that we won’t be the entity approving the route that the project may take. Mr. Flanagan asked Mr. Grace what his exact question is. Mr. Grace said that he thinks we should listen to our constituents as to whether this is a good idea or not. He said that we did endorse the project but he doesn’t believe that we have heard all that we need to hear. Mr. Grace said that while Mr. Flanagan is saying that this is a conditional resolution he doesn’t see any timetable requiring that this be done now. He said that he doesn’t know what the drawbacks are but he is told that there are many. Mr. Grace said that we have endorsed this twice and now we are making an authorization associated with the issue but we haven’t studied it in detail. Mr. Brown said that he has to agree with Mr. Flanagan on this. He said that the idea of this resolution is that if the Constitution Pipeline is approved Chenango County will have a road use agreement in place. Mr. Brown said that our County Attorney, the Superintendent of Highways and the Clerk of the Board have discussed and reviewed this agreement. He said that the county was given more than it asked for. He said that this has been reviewed and he doesn’t see a reason to put it off.


Mr. Lawrence said that the Constitution does run through Afton and Bainbridge and they have their own road use agreement with the Constitution Pipeline. He said the road use agreement is a good agreement. Mr. Lawrence said that he agrees with Mr. Flanagan and Mr. Brown and this should be in place for the county. Mr. Lawrence said that Mr. Grace’s comments have to do with the actual building of the pipeline and it shouldn’t reflect on our due diligence to have a good road use agreement in place. Mr. Khoury said that there are two different issues here. He said that this particular resolution is strictly protecting the county’s interests and its roads. Ms. Nabinger said that Bainbridge has met with the Constitution Pipeline and they have been very accommodating. She said that this is just to get a road use agreement in place if and when the project is approved. Mr. Grace said that he is saying that before we take another step on this pipeline route that we ought to hear from the other side. Mr. McNeil asked Mr. Grace if his proposal was actually a motion. Mr. Grace said that it was. Mr. McNeil asked if the motion has been seconded. Chairman Wilcox and Clerk of the Board RC Woodford agreed that there had been no second to Mr. Grace’s motion. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Lawrence said that there will be a public meeting at the River Club in Afton on January 23rd at 1:00 p.m. He said if anyone has questions this public meeting would be a good avenue to take to have those questions answered. The motion was carried by voice vote with Mr. Grace opposed.

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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 December 2015 against Chenango County in the amount of $ 1,705,423.96 NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 $2,664,575.27, are accepted and made a part of the following summary.

GENERAL:

Bills & Claims $ 1,123,020.98 Supervisors' Salaries $ 37,915.74 Certified Payroll $ 1,107,346.14 Sheriff Payroll $ 714,982.92 Social Svcs. Payroll $ 513,264.56 Self-insurance Payroll $ 1,101.94 $ 2,864.26 & Disbursements

$ 3,500,496.54

HIGHWAY: Co. Rd. Bills & Claims $ 24,334.39 Co. Rd. Pay & Mach. Rentals $ 39.80 $ 235,997.84 Rd. Mach. Bills & Claims $ 22,569.85 Rd. Machinery Payrolls $ 52,203.81

$ 335,145.69

WELFARE: Day Care $ 22,507.42 Administration $ 103,331.90


Preston Manor $ 34,351.33 Svcs. for Recipients $ 39,321.13 Medical $ 25,384.40 Family Assistance $ 123,290.18 Child Care $ 136,269.20 J.D. Care $ 127.60 Pmt. to State Schools $ - Safety Net $ 49,507.23 HEAP $ 42.00 Burials $ - EEA $ 224.61 $ 534,357.00

TOTALS $ 1,705,423.96 $ 2,664,575.27

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR December 2015 $ 4,369,999.23

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS TO DATE $ 55,794,652.74

Seconded by Mr. McNeil and duly adopted. ________________

REMINDERS Mr. Woodford reminded the Board that everyone is invited to tour the Baby Weigh Station/Breastfeeding Room directly following this meeting. Mr. Woodford said that Planning & Economic Development will be meeting tomorrow. He mentioned that Public Works will meet next Friday, January 22nd instead of next Thursday, January 21st.

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Mr. Grace thanked Mr. Lawrence for letting everyone know when more can be heard regarding the Constitution Pipeline. He asked that the cost of this project and the wishes of our constituents be taken under advisement during considerations.

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The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:05 a.m. to the Regular Board Meeting scheduled for February 8th, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.


REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Chairman of the Board Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the roll with all members present except Supervisor Flanagan. Supervisor Ireland introduced Pastor Ernie Varga. She said that Pastor Varga is the Pastor serving Saint Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sidney, N.Y. Ms. Ireland stated that Pastor Varga is also the interim Pastor at Christ Lutheran Church in Norwich, N.Y. Pastor Varga offered the invocation. County Attorney Alan Gordon led the flag salute.

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APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES Regular Monthly Meeting – January 11, 2016 Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Canor, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board. Carried.

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COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Woodford noted that C-Care has submitted an additional communication and a copy has been placed in front of each Supervisor. Supervisor Grace asked that the letter from C-Care be read. Mr. Woodford read the letter aloud.

Mr. Outwater asked that Communication #6 be referred to the Finance Committee. Supervisor Seneck moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to receive and file all of the communications. Carried.

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APPOINTMENTS

Alternatives to Incarceration Board John Lawrence Term Expiring 12/31/17 Grace A. Nucero-Alger Term Expiring 12/31/17 Board of Ethics Lou Callea Term Expiring 12/31/18 Chenango County Senior Citizens Council Christine Carnrike Term Expiring 12/31/16 Community Services Board Kim McCarthy Term Expiring 12/31/19 Fish & Wildlife Management Board Richard Brenzel, Landowner Representative Term Expiring 12/31/16 Older Americans Act Advisory Council

Christine Carnrike Term Expiring 12/31/17 Planning Board Thomas P. Grace Term Expiring 12/31/17 Professional Advisory Committee and Health Services Advisory Committee Gina Acee (Infection Control, CMH) Term Expiring 12/31/19


Heather Bartle Ferrarese (Pharmacist Consultant) Term Expiring 12/31/19 Laureen Clarke (Community Representative) Term Expiring 12/31/19 Catherine Cruz (CVM, Community Representative) Term Expiring 12/31/19 Nancy Savitsky (Community Representative) Term Expiring 12/31/19 Theresa Davis (Executive Director, CHN) Term Expiring 12/31/18

Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Mastro, to approve the above appointments. Carried.

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ANNUAL REPORTS 2015 Annual Report – Chenango County Bureau of Weights & Measures 2015 Annual Report – Chenango County Clerk

Supervisor Outwater made a motion to receive and file the Annual reports. Supervisor Canor seconded the motion. Carried.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS Planning & Economic Development 01/12/16 Safety & Rules 01/20/16 Public Works 01/22/16 Health & Human Services 01/26/16 Personnel 01/27/16 Finance 01/28/16 Supervisor Law made a motion to receive and file the committee reports. Supervisor Starr seconded the motion. Carried.

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PREFERRED AGENDA

1. APPOINTMENT OF MARY LOU A. MONAHAN AS REPUBLICAN COMMISSIONER OF ELECTIONS 2. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL NEW YORK SERVICES, INC. OF SYRACUSE, NEW

YORK, FOR PSYCHIATRIC/ MEDICAL STAFFING AND TRANSFERS OF FUNDS THEREFORE – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

3. AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH REHABILITATION SUPPORT SERVICES, INCORPORATED, OF ALTAMONT, NEW YORK – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

4. AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF SICK LEAVE TIME TO MELISSA HOSE, CORRECTIONS OFFICER IN THE CHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

5. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR COUNTY HOME ADMINISTRATOR POSITION – PRESTON MANOR

6. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL AND FUNDS – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 7. APPOINTING TYLENA DANIELS TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT &

TRAINING 8. ELIMINATING EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING COORDINATOR POSITION AND CREATING EMPLOYMENT

& TRAINING COUNSELOR POSITION - OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING 9. AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF 2015 APPROPRIATIONS FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES CONTRACT –

COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES 10. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL STATE AID – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE

SERVICES 11. AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH CHENANGO COUNTY CATHOLIC CHARITIES

FOR SUPPORTED HOUSING SERVICES – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES 12. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF 2015 FUNDS FOR COMPUTER EXPENSES – DISTRICT ATTORNEY 13. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF A STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT – FY

2015 – CFDA #97.067 – FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT


14. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION SERVICES – RECORDS MANAGEMENT / COUNTY CLERK

15. AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF AIRPORT RENTAL FEE FUNDS FOR AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND CLOSURE OF CERTAIN COMPLETED AIRPORT PROJECTS – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

16. AUTHORIZING THE CHENANGO COUNTY TREASURER TO APPROVE CERTAIN APPLICATIONS FOR CORRECTIONS – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES

17. CHANGING 2016 TAX ROLLS PERTAINING TO CORRECTION OF ERRORS FOR VARIOUS TOWNS - REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT

18. AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH INSERO & COMPANY (FORMERLY CIASCHI-DIETERSHAGEN-LITTLE-MICKELSON, LLP) FOR AUDIT SERVICES

19. OPPOSING AN INCREASE IN THE NEW YORK STATE MINIMUM WAGE TO $15 PER HOUR NON-PREFERRED AGENDA

20. OFFERING RECOGNITION TO TERESA MONROE-WERNER UPON HER RETIREMENT 21. OFFERING RECOGNITION TO GARY L. WAFFLE UPON HIS RETIREMENT

Mr. Brown made a motion to approve the Preferred Agenda. Mr. Mastro seconded the motion. Mr. Brown requested that Resolution #10 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Mr. McNeil requested that Resolution #3 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Mr. Grace requested that Resolution #19 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent– 37 Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #14-16 AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL STATE

AID – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase the following revenue and

appropriations accounts, in the amounts set opposite each: Revenue A3490 State Aid Mental Health Op Cost $ 20,756.00 A3490.B State Aid Mental Health Op Cost CSS $ 1,708.00 A3491 State Aid Reinvestment Funding $ 6,066.00

Total: $ 28,530.00 Appropriations A4320.21 Equipment $ 3,500.00 A4320.41A Conferences/Training $ 10,000.00 A4320.42 Supplies and Materials $ 10,000.00 A4320.44 Other Expense $ 5,030.00

Total: $ 28,530.00 Seconded by Supervisor Wayne Outwater and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Prior to the adoption of Resolution #14-16 Supervisor Brown said this was approved by the Finance Committee but not everyone was in favor of the resolution at that time. He said that there is an issue here that we need to discuss. Mr. Brown said we have a habit with this outfit. He said that the Mental Health department comes to us at the end of every year to tell us that they have a pile of money that they want us to take in and spend. He said this happens every year after we have presented a budget to the Public and voted on it. Mr. Brown said that somehow we are going to need additional supplies and training and we always find a way to spend this money. He said at the same time we received a bill in the amount of $250,000 for services we delivered that we thought were ok but the state said are not. Mr. Brown said now we are going to have to come up with a quarter of a million dollars from our surplus and send it back to the state. He said that the State of New York points to the local governments and tells us we have a problem that we have to fix. Supervisor Brown said that the problem is not the local governments, whether the governor understands that or not. He said that the NYS Department of Mental Health has a budget they present to the legislature


every year. He said the state tells the local governments to spend this money. Mr. Brown said we take the money in every year and figure out how to spend it and in the meantime that same outfit is telling us to provide these services. He stated that our fiscal person in Mental Health explained that we are being charged this quarter of a million dollars because we provided more services than we were supposed to provide. Mr. Brown said he asked why the department didn’t know that. He said that our Mental Health department should come up with a creative way to put this type of revenue in the budget. Mr. Brown said that we should keep this money without spending it so that we have a fund to use to pay back the state the next time they tell us we have been overpaid. He said at the same time we had nearly $90,000 worth of expenses that we should have been reimbursed for but the state refuses to give it to us. Mr. Brown asked how the state has the audacity to come to us and say we don’t know what we are doing running our local government. He said he would like to charge our Treasurer’s office and our Mental Health department with the task of figuring out how not to spend the money. Mr. Brown said that he remembers a time when our Mental Health unit purchased tables and chairs and then had to rent a storage unit to store them in because we didn’t have anywhere to put them. Supervisor Brown said something is wrong with that.

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RESOLUTION #15-16 OPPOSING AN INCREASE IN THE NEW YORK STATE MINIMUM

WAGE TO $15 PER HOUR The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, New York State's minimum wage reached $9 per hour on December 31, 2015, and the State Labor Commissioner

issued an order raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour for employees of fast-food chain restaurants in all of New York State by 2021, based upon recommendations of an appointed Wage Board; and

WHEREAS, Governor Cuomo has announced a similar plan to raise New York's statewide minimum wage to $15 an hour for all workers in New York City by 2018, and for the rest of the State by 2021, and

WHEREAS, it is the Governor's view that a minimum wage increase is needed to “lift workers out of poverty, improve the standard of living for workers, encourage fair and more efficient business practices, and ensure that the most vulnerable members of the workforce can contribute to the economy”; and

WHEREAS, a statewide increase in the minimum wage as proposed by the Governor fails to consider the economic disparities between wages and the cost of living in the New York Metropolitan/Long Island region versus upstate counties such as Chenango, and

WHEREAS, considerable research suggests that the potential benefits of raising the minimum wage are greatly offset by the negative consequences of same, especially in rural Upstate New York; and

WHEREAS, in their November 2015 paper entitled “Higher Pay, Fewer Jobs,” Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Ben Gitis of the Empire Center and the American Action Forum predict that while a $15 minimum wage would increase net earnings for low-wage workers, the Labor Market in New York would decrease by an estimated 200,000 to 432,000 jobs, with proportionately larger employment decreases in the upstate regions; and

WHEREAS, should the Holtz-Eakin/Gitis research reach fruition, the minimum wage increase to $15 per hour may lead to the loss of entry-level and unskilled jobs, thereby harming many of the same low-income workers the $15 wage is designed to benefit;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby voices its opposition to any increases in the minimum

wage to $15 as proposed, and directs that the Clerk of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors shall forward copies of this resolution to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, State Senator James L. Seward, State Senator Frederick J. Akshar II, Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch, Assemblyman Gary D. Finch, other New York counties, and the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). Seconded by Supervisor Wayne Outwater and duly adopted. Opposed: Supervisor Thomas Grace Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Prior to the adoption of Resolution #15-16 Mr. Grace said that he looked up the study mentioned in this proposed resolution. He said what he found was that this study was highly criticized for using outdated methodology and information. Mr. Grace said that minimum wage reached its peak in 1968. He said that it is basically impossible to make it on minimum wage at 40 hours per week when comparing that to the cost of living and trying to make it here or anywhere else. Mr. Grace stated that when people can’t make it on minimum wage they have to resort to government programs, second jobs, etc. Mr. Grace said the myth that increasing the minimum wage will cause people to lose their jobs is untrue. He said that Nobel Prize winners have noted that raising the minimum wage has no connection to people losing their jobs. Mr. Grace said he feels we are getting one side of the issue here and he doesn’t believe that we have studied the overall impact of raising the minimum wage. Mr. Khoury said that he works with manufacturers within our county and he sees the burdens put on those manufacturers by workers compensation and other various regulations. He said here we will see the law of unintended consequences. Mr. Khoury said that in this economic climate you have to be competitive. He said that if the government mandates this increase it will force companies to leave.


Mr. Khoury said that minimum wage provides entry level positions for people without skills. He said the minimum wage is a job killer all the way and as for the academic studies; that’s academia for you. Supervisor Khoury said that we should support this resolution against the increase in the minimum wage. Mr. Heisler said he would like to tap the resources of this Board as he struggles with this issue. Supervisor Heisler said that government often jumps into situations that have unintended consequences. He said if he asked for a job at McDonald’s working for $9.00 per hour and then this law passed he would be getting $15.00 per hour to be a rookie burger hustler. Mr. Heisler said that working right next to him would be a guy who had worked at McDonald’s for years and through normal procedures had incrementally increased his hourly wage to $15.00 per hour. He said at that point both the rookie and the long term employee would be earning the same amount of money. Mr. Heisler said that the long term employee’s logic would be that he should get $25.00 per hour and so on and so forth. Mr. Heisler said that he has never heard anyone push this part of the discussion. He said that the question to him is where that ends. Mr. Heisler said that the people who typically go to McDonald’s are not the Donald Trumps of this world. He said that the people that frequent McDonald’s are poor people and those people are the ones who are going to be paying a lot more money. Mr. Heisler said he doesn’t see how this won’t affect the entire system from the bottom on up. Mr. Seneck said that the cascade effect of this will affect county governments, school districts, towns, etc. He asked how we will be able to meet the tax cap. Supervisor Seneck said that Mr. Craine has already done some work on this. He asked who will be paying for the increases if this passes. Mr. Grace said the cascading effect will mean that people will have more money to spend. He said that businesses will earn more revenue because they are selling more goods. Mr. Grace said that this proposal isn’t saying “let’s catch everyone up to the middle class”. He said the average minimum wage earner is not a high school worker. Supervisor Grace said it is better for people to make money from their job instead of being forced to ask for food stamps. Mr. Heisler asked where the money comes from to get employees from $9.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour. Mr. Grace said it will have to come from the employer who will have to charge more for services. Mr. Heisler asked where the next guy’s additional earnings will come from. Mr. Grace asked where people are getting their money now. He said they are getting it from Social Services. Mr. Heisler said that this is just income redistribution and they are hoping that the business owners or the mythically “rich” people will solve the problem. Mr. Grace said that when someone makes $9.00 per hour their money immediately goes back into circulation while that isn’t true of the earnings of the people making $100,000 per year. Supervisor McNeil asked Chairman Wilcox to call the question. Resolution #15-16 was carried with Supervisor Grace opposed.

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RESOLUTION #16-16P AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF 2015 APPROPRIATIONS

FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES CONTRACT – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Fiscal Year 2015 Revenue

Account #A3490 – State Aid Mental Health, by $17,111.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $17,111.00, be made from Revenue Account #A3490, to

Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriation Account #A4320.51 – Catholic Charities Contractual, in order to provide the additional funds necessary for the 2015 Chenango County Catholic Charities contract.

Seconded by Supervisor Dennis Brown. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent– 37 Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

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CHENANGO COUNTY CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOR SUPPORTED HOUSING SERVICES – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

The Finance 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, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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

RESOLVED, That the total cost for said program shall not exceed $316,378.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the terms of said contract shall be January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, and be it further RESOLVED, That payment for said contract shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4320.51 – Catholic

Charities Contractual, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A3490

– State Aid Mental Health, by $69,401.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $69,401.00, be made from Revenue Account #A3490, to

Appropriation Account #A4320.51 – Catholic Charities Contractual, in order to provide the additional funds necessary for said contract. Seconded by Supervisor Dennis Brown. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent– 37 Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #18-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF 2015 FUNDS FOR

COMPUTER EXPENSES – DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to

make a transfer of Year 2015 funds, in the amount of $754.52, from Account #A511 – Appropriated Reserve – Drug Forfeiture Proceeds, to Year 2015 Appropriation Account #A1165.21 – Equipment, in order to provide the additional funds necessary for the purchase of two computers. Seconded by Supervisor Dennis Brown. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent– 37 Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #19-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF A STATE HOMELAND

SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT – FY 2015 – CFDA #97.067 – FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Fire Coordinator/ Director of Emergency Management has received notification from the New York

State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) that the County has been granted an award in the amount of $82,500.00, for a State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP), CFDA #97.067, and

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to credit new Capital Revenue Account

#H49750 – SHSP 2015 C969750, by $82,500.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $82,500.00, be made from Revenue Account #H49750

to new Capital Project Account #H3110.9750 – SHSP 2015 C969750. Seconded by Supervisor Dennis Brown. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent– 37 Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #20-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION SERVICES – RECORDS MANAGEMENT / COUNTY CLERK


transfer $7,500.00 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. Seconded by Supervisor Dennis Brown. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent– 37 Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

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FUNDS FOR AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND CLOSURE OF CERTAIN COMPLETED AIRPORT PROJECTS – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, a basic tenet for the use of rental revenue generated from Chenango County IDA facilities on the Lt.

Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport is that said funds be utilized for airport-related Airport development, operation and maintenance, and

WHEREAS, it is desired to utilize the existing Airport Rentals funds, as well as authorize the future transfer of Chenango County IDA rental revenues so they may be utilized for such purposes, and

WHEREAS, as of January 1, 2015, the amount of existing Restricted Airport Rental Fees held by Chenango County was $19,642.43, and

WHEREAS, it is further desired to close completed Capital Project Accounts for completed, inactive airport projects, leaving two (2) open projects with a combined remaining local obligation of approximately $10,000,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to

appropriate the existing Restricted Airport Rental Fees to Capital Project Account #H4597.59C – Capital Improvement Trust/Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport, to be utilized for Airport development, operation and maintenance, and be it further

RESOLVED, That on an on-going basis, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to appropriate all future revenue derived from Chenango County IDA rentals, to Capital Project Account #H4597.59C – Capital Improvement Trust/Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport, to be utilized for future Airport development, operation and maintenance, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer is further authorized to close the following completed Capital Project Accounts, with appropriations from Capital Project Account #H4597.59C – Capital Improvement Trust/Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport, to the following revenue accounts, as indicated: Account # Title Appropriation H4597.59BB T-Hangar Taxilane Constr. N/A H4597.59BD Env. Assessment – Runway Widen N/A H4597.59BF Obstruction Study $19.97 to #H2685 H4597.59BG Runway Rehab $2,699.33 to #H2682 H4597.59BH Design – Lighting/Beacon $147.50 to #H2688 H4597.59BJ AIR 99 – Tractor/Mower N/A Seconded by Supervisor Dennis Brown. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent– 37 Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #22-16P AUTHORIZING THE CHENANGO COUNTY TREASURER TO APPROVE CERTAIN APPLICATIONS FOR CORRECTIONS – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Sections 554 and 556 of the New York State Real Property Tax Law allow for the appointment, by

resolution, of an official to approve applications for correction through the office of Real Property Tax Services, WHEREAS, it is recommended the approval of certain corrections be delegated by resolution appointing said official

with the authority to grant certain corrections, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to approve corrections in amounts up to

$2,500.00, through December 31, 2016 and be it further RESOLVED, That said authority, if any, shall be extended by further resolution of this Board each year henceforth, and

be it further RESOLVED, That declination of applications will remain the sole purview of the Chenango County Board of

Supervisors; the Treasurer is not authorized to issue declinations, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Director of Real Property Tax Services shall make regular reports to the Board of Supervisors of

those corrections approved as prescribed above.


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RESOLUTION #23-16P CHANGING 2016 TAX ROLLS PERTAINING TO CORRECTION

OF ERRORS FOR VARIOUS TOWNS - REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Correction of Errors have been filed for the 2016 tax roll, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 YR. Parcel ID# Reason Adjustment McDonough/Zelenski, Paul 2016 156.-1-14 Remove Erroneous $402.80 School Relevy DR. $ 26.35 A342 DR. $ 376.45 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 402.80 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ McDonough/Riesbeck, Jeffrey 2016 167.-1-3 Remove Erroneous $445.06 Burford, Derrick School Relevy DR. $ 29.12 A342 DR. $ 415.94 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 445.06 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ McDonough/ Poland, Jeffrey S 2016 166.-1-7.4 Remove Erroneous $ 30.15 School Relevy DR. $ 1.97 A342 DR. $ 28.18 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 30.15 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ McDonough/Kohn, Paul L 2016 142.08-1-2.1 Remove Erroneous $5,385.76 & Inez L School Relevy DR. $ 352.34 A342 DR. $5,033.42 A440 Oxford Central School


CR. $5,385.76 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ McDonough/Howe, Ward C 2016 133.17-1-9 Remove Erroneous $ 2.81 & Edith M School Relevy DR. $ .18 A342 DR. $ 2.63 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 2.81 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ McDonough/Clendening, Patricia 2016 131.-1-36.35 Remove Erroneous $ 13.52 School Relevy DR. $ .88 A342 DR. $ 12.64 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 13.52 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Oxford/Volk, Thomas J 2016 182.-1-25.14 Remove Erroneous $149.21 & Paula R School Relevy DR. $ 9.76 A342 DR. $ 139.45 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 149.21 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Oxford/Morrissey, Richard 2016 217.-1-33 Remove Erroneous $493.05 School Relevy DR. $ 32.26 A342 DR. $ 460.79 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 493.05 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Oxford/Moran, Alvin 2016 183.12-2-39 Remove Erroneous $149.21 & Mary School Relevy DR. $ 9.76 A342 DR. $ 139.45 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 149.21 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Oxford/ Moran, Alvin 2016 183.12-2-11.1 Remove Erroneous $322.14 & Mary School Relevy DR. $ 21.07 A342 DR. $ 301.07 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 322.14 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Oxford/Cataldo, Daniel 2016 183.12-2-27 Remove Erroneous $859.60 & Judy School Relevy DR. $ 56.24 A342 DR. $ 803.36 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 859.60 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Oxford/Gartland, Eric D. 2016 206.-1-28 Remove Erroneous $373.02 & Kelly A. School Relevy DR. $ 24.40 A342 DR. $ 348.62 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 373.02 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Oxford/ Gartland, Eric D. 2016 206.-1-31.2 Remove Erroneous $ 32.43 & Kelly A. School Relevy DR. $ 2.12 A342 DR. $ 30.31 A440 Oxford Central School


CR. $ 32.43 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Preston/Haverty, Dennis F 2016 146.-1-32.7 Remove Erroneous $951.32 School Relevy DR. $ 62.24 A342 DR. $ 889.08 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 951.32 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Preston/Howe, Clifton 2016 133.18-1-8 Remove Erroneous $669.00 & Belle School Relevy DR. $ 43.77 A342 DR. $ 625.23 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 669.00 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Preston/Maurath, Henry J III 2016 145.-1-18.7 Remove Erroneous $727.86 & Susan School Relevy DR. $ 47.62 A342 DR. $ 680.24 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 727.86 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Preston/ Maurath, Henry J III 2016 145.-1-18.1 Remove Erroneous $1,123.91 & Susan School Relevy DR. $ 73.53 A342 DR. $1,050.38 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $1,123.91 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Preston/Nickerson, Brenda 2016 170.-1-8.41 Remove Erroneous $321.12 School Relevy DR. $ 21.01 A342 DR. $ 300.11 A440 Oxford Central School CR. $ 321.12 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Afton /Hauptman, Paul 2016 289.14-1-40 Remove Erroneous $418.85 & Joanne C Village Relevy DR. $ 27.40 A342 DR. $ 391.45 A295 Village of Afton CR. $ 418.85 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Sherburne/Lawrence, Dorothy 2016 44.-1-2 Corrected Income $414.28 Senior Exemption DR. $ 235.64 A342 DR. $ 178.64 A430 CR. $ 414.28 A250 _______________________________________________________________________ Norwich/Sidney Federal 2016 136.08-1-33 Court Ordered $2,865.68 Credit Union Reduction DR. $2,130.16 A342 DR. $ 735.52 A430 CR. $ 2,865.68 A250 Seconded by Supervisor Dennis Brown. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent– 37 Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #24-16P AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH INSERO & COMPANY (FORMERLY CIASCHI-DIETERSHAGEN-LITTLE-MICKELSON, LLP) FOR AUDIT SERVICES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Single Audit Act of 1984 requires an annual audit of County financial statements and major and non-

major Federal-assistance programs, and certain required supplementary information. and WHEREAS, additionally, audit services are required for the county’s Deferred Compensation Plan and Consolidated

Fiscal Report (CFR), NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer, on behalf of the County of Chenango, be and hereby is authorized

to sign an Agreement with Insero & Company, (formerly Ciaschi-Dietershagen- Little-Michelson, LLP) of Ithaca, New York for auditing services for fiscal years ending December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019, at total costs of $54,900.00, $54,900.00 and $55,900.00, per fiscal year, respectively. Seconded by Supervisor Dennis Brown. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent– 37 Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #25-16 OFFERING RECOGNITION TO TERESA MONROE-WERNER

UPON HER RETIREMENT

The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, on February 26, 2016, Teresa Monroe-Werner will be retiring from her service to Chenango County, and WHEREAS, on August 29, 1977, Teresa began her service with the County of Chenango as an Institutional Aide at

Preston Manor, and WHEREAS, in 1981, Teresa became the Assistant Administrator at Preston Manor, then County Home Administrator

in 1990; a position she has held for 26 years, and WHEREAS, she has spent Thirty-nine (39) Years of her service to the County at Preston Manor, and truly there is no-

one that has more dedication to “The Manor” than Teresa Monroe-Werner, and WHEREAS, this resolution is being offered as a gesture in recognition of her years of service and dedication to the

County of Chenango, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors extends their deepest appreciation to Teresa Monroe-Werner for her years

of dedicated service, and be it further RESOLVED, That this Board extends to Teresa their Best Wishes for Health and Happiness during her years of

retirement.

Seconded by the Entire Board and duly adopted. Mr. Brown said that this county has some gems and Preston Manor is one of those gems. He said that Preston Manor provides a service that we should all be proud of. He said that the credit for that goes in no small part to Teresa Monroe-Werner. Mr. Williams asked if Ms. Monroe-Werner is present today and could stand to be recognized. The Board and all those present gave Ms. Monroe-Werner a round of applause for her dedication, hard work and service to Preston Manor and Chenango County. Mr. Seneck mentioned that he began working at Preston Manor with Ms. Monroe-Werner in 1977. He said that the atmosphere she has created there is to be commended. Chairman Wilcox said that he has spoken with many residents over the years and the sincere dedication of Ms. Monroe-Werner and her staff has made them simply love the place. He thanked Ms. Monroe-Werner for all she has done and wished her the best of luck in her retirement.

__________________ RESOLUTION #26-16 AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH

REHABILITATION SUPPORT SERVICES, INCORPORATED,


OF ALTAMONT, NEW YORK – 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 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, Chenango County Administrative Planning, Early Recognition Coordination/Screening Program, Engagement & Transitional Support Services (Delaware and Chenango) and Single Point of Accessibility (SPOA),

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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, 2016 through December 31, 2016, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the total estimated cost for said Contract shall be $1,020,147.00, 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. Svcs. (Mental Health).

Seconded by Supervisor Jeffrey Blanchard and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Prior to the adoption of Resolution #26-16 Mr. McNeil said that we are authorizing one million dollars today with this resolution. He said that he brings this to the Board’s attention for the benefit of the new supervisors. Mr. McNeil asked if there are any local dollars within this money. Director Ruth Roberts explained that the RSS contract is covered entirely by State Aid. Supervisor McNeil asked Ms. Roberts for a breakdown of the RSS contract. Ms. Roberts listed the amounts and associated services provided by the contract. Mr. McNeil thanked Ms. Roberts for the comprehensive report. He asked Ms. Roberts to report to committee periodically regarding the success of these programs. Ms. Roberts said that she will be providing her annual report to committee soon and will touch upon those services at that time. She mentioned that the state’s new focus on service outcomes requires the department to pay close attention to the success of their programs.

__________________ RESOLUTION #27-16P AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL NEW

YORK SERVICES, INC. OF SYRACUSE, NEW YORK, FOR PSYCHIATRIC/ MEDICAL STAFFING – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, by prior resolutions, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized an agreement with Central

New York Services, Inc. (CNYS) of Syracuse, New York, a private, not-for-profit Behavioral Health Organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental illness and substance abuse, and

WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services desires to renew said agreement with CNYS for psychiatric/ medical staff for 2016,


hereby is authorized to execute, on behalf of Chenango County, a contract with Central New York Services, Inc. (CNYS) of Syracuse, New York, for psychiatric/medical staffing, in the amount of $289,785.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, That payment for said agreement shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4320.57 – CNYS Contract.



RESOLUTION #28-16 OFFERING RECOGNITION TO GARY L. WAFFLE UPON HIS RETIREMENT

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, on August 24, 1987, Gary L. Waffle began his tenure with Chenango County as an Employment &

Training Counselor in the office of Employment & Training, and WHEREAS, Gary has served as Director of the Office of Employment & Training since 1995, and WHEREAS, during Gary’s tenure, Chenango County experienced many successes as well as setbacks in the local

employment climate, both of which create challenges, and WHEREAS, throughout his many years, Gary Waffle has faithfully discharged his duties by providing leadership and

commitment to the delivery of services in the challenging and ever-changing field of Employment and Training services, and WHEREAS, on the occasion of his retirement, it is only appropriate the Chenango County Board of Supervisors

recognize Gary’s 28 years of service to the County of Chenango, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors extends their deepest appreciation to Gary L. Waffle for his years of

dedicated service to the residents of Chenango County, and be it further RESOLVED, That this Board extends to Gary their Best Wishes for Health and Happiness during his years of

retirement.

Seconded by the Entire Board and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan

__________________ RESOLUTION #29-16P AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF SICK LEAVE TIME TO

MELISSA HOSE, CORRECTIONS OFFICER IN THE CHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Melissa Hose, a Corrections Officer in the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, has depleted her 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 Ms. Hose, 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,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors does approve and authorize the voluntary donation of

sick leave time to Melissa Hose, according to the guidelines established and approved by the Personnel Committee.


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RESOLUTION #30-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR COUNTY HOME

ADMINISTRATOR POSITION – PRESTON MANOR

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Administrator of Preston Manor will be retiring after 39 years of service to Chenango County, and WHEREAS, applicable regulations require an incumbent Administrator at all times, and WHEREAS, in order to accommodate the post-retirement payroll payout, it is necessary to make a transfer of funds, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $1,376.72, be made from Appropriation Account #A6030.130

– Extra Hire, to Appropriation Account #A6030.101 – County Home Administrator.



RESOLUTION #31-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL AND FUNDS –

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, in recent history, the Department of Social Services employed two (2) Senior Caseworker positions,

Appropriation Account #A6010.1051 - *Senior Caseworker, and #A6101.105 – Senior Caseworker, and WHEREAS, the #A6010.1051 - *Senior Caseworker position is no longer grant-funded, and the #A6101.105 position

has been vacant for multiple years, and WHEREAS, it is desired to transfer the personnel and remaining appropriations from #A6010.1051 to #A6010.105, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That a transfer of existing personnel and funds, in the amount of $38,757.37, be made from

Appropriation Account #A6010.1051– *Senior Caseworker, to Appropriation Account #A6010.105 – Senior Caseworker.


__________________ RESOLUTION #32-16P APPOINTING TYLENA DANIELS TO THE POSITION OF

DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That Tylena Daniels of Coventry, New York be and hereby is appointed to the position of Director of the

Office Of Employment & Training for the County of Chenango, effective immediately, and be it further RESOLVED, That the annual salary for said position be established at Forty – eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00),

and be it further RESOLVED, That said appointment shall be subject to civil service examination requirements, and the requirements

necessary for the appointment of a Chenango County Department Head.


__________________ RESOLUTION #33-16P ELIMINATING EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING COORDINATOR

POSITION AND CREATING EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING COUNSELOR POSITION - OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That effective immediately, the position of Employment & Training Coordinator in the Office of

Employment & Training is eliminated, and be it further, RESOLVED, That effective immediately, a position of Employment & Training Counselor is hereby created in the

Office of Employment & Training, and authorized to be filled.


__________________ RESOLUTION #34-16P APPOINTMENT OF MARY LOU A. MONAHAN AS

REPUBLICAN COMMISSIONER OF ELECTIONS The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:


WHEREAS, the Republican County Chairman has filed an Election Commissioner Certification and recommendation dated December 19, 2015, in accordance with the provision of the Election Law, recommending appointment of Mary Lou A. Monahan, Norwich, New York, as County Election Commissioner,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That Mary Lou A. Monahan be and hereby is appointed a Commissioner of Elections of Chenango

County, effective January 1, 2017 and terminating December 31, 2018. Seconded by Supervisor Dennis Brown. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent– 37 Absent: Supervisor Peter Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #35-16 BILLS AND CLAIMS

Mr. Mastro 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 2016 against Chenango County in the amount of $3,206,961.08 NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 $1,699,865.95, are accepted and made a part of the following summary.

GENERAL:

Bills & Claims $ 1,907,629.64 Supervisors' Salaries $ 26,576.20 Certified Payroll $ 703,305.82 Sheriff Payroll $ 423,333.92 Social Svcs. Payroll $ 312,821.20 Self-insurance Payroll $ 777.36 $ 2,020.46 & Disbursements

$ 3,378,461.60

HIGHWAY: Co. Rd. Bills & Claims $ 147,320.55 Co. Rd. Pay & Mach. Rentals $ 165,580.65 $ 180,544.65 Rd. Mach. Bills & Claims $ 150,869.59 Rd. Machinery Payrolls $ 49,266.70

$ 693,582.14

WELFARE: Day Care $ 26,809.73 Administration $ 131,380.10 Preston Manor $ 37,867.25 Svcs. for Recipients $ 43,075.72 Medical $ 806.93 Family Assistance $ 287,925.69 Child Care $ 198,640.45 J.D. Care $ 453.56 Pmt. to State Schools $ - Safety Net $ 107,558.86


HEAP $ 265.00 Burials $ - EEA $ - $ 834,783.29

TOTALS $ 3,206,861.08 $ 1,699,865.95

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR January 2016 $ 4,906,827.03


Seconded by Dr. Wansor and duly adopted.

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REMINDERS Open House – Afton Town Hall – Saturday, February 13, 2016 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – New Facility, 204 CR 39 New Town Hall and New Courtroom Facility – Mr. Lawrence invited everyone to attend and take a tour. Breakfast for the Board at Preston Manor – Monday, February 22, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

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ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:12 a.m. to the Regular Board Meeting scheduled for March 14th, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.


REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016

Chairman of the Board Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the roll with all members present except Supervisor Evan Williams. Supervisor Daniel S. Jack introduced Teaching Pastor Justin Blever of the Berean Bible Church in Greene who offered the invocation. County Attorney Alan Gordon led the flag salute.

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APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES Regular Monthly Meeting – February 8, 2016 Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Outwater, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board. Carried.

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COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Woodford stated that there were no additional communications. Mr. Brown asked that Communication #7 be referred to the Public Works Committee, Communication #8 be referred to the Health and Human Services Committee and Communication #9 be referred to the Safety & Rules Committee. Supervisor Seneck moved, seconded by Supervisor Canor, to receive and file all of the communications. Carried.

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REQUESTS Sheriff’s Office – Oxford Safety Patrol Trip – May 7th through May 10th, 2016 Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, PA. – One Deputy and One Patrol Car Public Health – National Immunization Conference 2016 – September 13th through September 15th, 2016 Atlanta, GA – Mary Klockowski, RN Supervisor Jeffrey moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to approve the Out of State Travel Requests. Carried.

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SPECIAL REQUEST Hon. Frank B. Revoir, Jr. – Annual Irish Flag Raising Ceremony in Honor of St. Patrick’s Day Request for Use of East Park, City of Norwich – Thursday, March 17, 2016 Supervisor Flanagan moved, seconded by Supervisor McNeil, to approve the Special Request. Carried.

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REPORTS 2015 Annual Report – Board of Elections

Supervisor McNeil made a motion to receive and file the Annual report. Supervisor Mastro seconded the motion. Carried.


COMMITTEE REPORTS Planning & Economic Development 02/09/16 Safety & Rules 02/17/16 Public Works 02/18/16 Health & Human Services 03/01/16 Personnel 03/02/16 Finance 03/03/16 Supervisor Outwater made a motion to receive and file the committee reports. Supervisor Seneck seconded the motion. Carried.

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PREFERRED AGENDA

1. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUFFALO HERITAGE SQUADRON FOR 2016 LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT AIRSHOW PERFORMANCE - LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

2. AUTHORIZING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LIAISON AGREEMENT – WALKING RIDGE DEVELOPMENT, LLC – DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

3. AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH COORDINATED CARE SERVICES, INC., OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK FOR FISCAL REPORTING SUPPORT AND TRAINING – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

4. AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DR. PAUL TEGTMEYER FOR CONSULTANT PSYCHOLOGIST SERVICES – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

5. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SATELLITE MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC AT OTSELIC VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

6. AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO BROOME BITUMINOUS PRODUCTS, INC. OF VESTAL, NEW YORK FOR IN-PLACE PAVING – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY

7. AUTHORIZING REFILL OF TWO (2) COORDINATOR POSITIONS AND ESTABLISHING SALARY THEREFORE – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

8. AMENDING RESOLUTION #271-10P AS IT RELATES TO POSITIONS APPLICABLE FOR REFILL PROCEDURE FOR EXISTING NON-COMPENSATION SCHEDULE PERSONNEL – PERSONNEL OFFICE

9. RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO DEVELOP A 100 PERCENT STATE-FUNDED INDIGENT LEGAL DEFENSE SYSTEM AS A WAY TO PROVIDE MANDATE RELIEF AND LOWER PROPERTY TAXES

10. CHANGING 2016 TAX ROLLS PERTAINING TO CORRECTION OF ERRORS FOR VARIOUS TOWNS - REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT

11. SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LAND IN THE VILLAGE OF AFTON - DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES 12. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLES – PUBLIC SAFETY CORRECTIONS 13. AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL

JUSTICE SERVICES GRANT – LIVESCAN UPGRADES – SHERIFF’S OFFICE 14. AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – AREA

AGENCY ON AGING 15. AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR LANDFILL CLOSURE – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC

WORKS (WASTE MANAGEMENT) 16. AUTHORIZING TIPPING FEE WAIVER FOR TAX SALE PARCEL

NON-PREFERRED AGENDA

17. AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH FIRST

TRANSIT, INC. – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS 18. PROCLAIMING MARCH 15th, 2016 “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY” IN CHENANGO COUNTY 19. AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEREST ARBITRATION AWARD AND MAKING

APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – CHENANGO COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION Mr. Outwater made a motion to approve the Preferred Agenda. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Mr. McNeil requested that Resolution #16 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #36-16 PROCLAIMING MARCH 15th, 2016 “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY” IN CHENANGO COUNTY

Mrs. Nabinger offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the date of March 15th, 2016 has been set aside as the official day

to recognize the National Agriculture Industry, and WHEREAS, this year’s theme for Agriculture Day is “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet,” 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, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims March 15th, 2016 “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. Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox presented the Proclamation to Mr. Bradd Vickers, President of the Chenango County Farm Bureau. Mr. Vickers said it is always an honor to receive this proclamation from this legislative body on behalf of the agricultural industry. He said to keep in mind that agriculture is the number one industry not only in Chenango County but in New York State. He invited everyone to attend the celebration to be held on Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at the Northeast Classic Car Museum. Mr. Vickers stated that this year’s theme is “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet”. Mr. Vickers noted that American agriculture is doing more and doing it better. He said that our farmers are dedicated to feeding the world population. Mr. Vickers said that farmers across the county live by this commitment every day.

__________________ RESOLUTION #37-16 AUTHORIZING TIPPING FEE WAIVER FOR TAX SALE

PARCEL

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, a structure on a Tax Sale parcel of property in the Town Otselic was damaged by fire, and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County of Chenango to remove the remains of the structure to facilitate the

future sale of the parcel, and WHEREAS, with the assistance of the Town of Otselic, the County will remove the remains, and dispose of same at

the County Landfill, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors be and hereby authorizes the waiver of tipping fees for the disposal of the

remains of a structure on a Tax Sale parcel in the Town of Otselic. Seconded by Mr. Outwater and duly adopted. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #37-16 Mr. McNeil asked about the location of the tax sale property. Chairman Wilcox explained that it was a residential building in Otselic that burned after Chenango County took possession of the property.

__________________ RESOLUTION #38-16P RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO

DEVELOP A 100 PERCENT STATE-FUNDED INDIGENT LEGAL DEFENSE SYSTEM AS A WAY TO PROVIDE MANDATE RELIEF AND LOWER PROPERTY TAXES


The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court held in Gideon v. Wainwright that the right to counsel for one charged

with a crime is fundamental and that it is the state's responsibility to supply lawyers for those unable to afford them; and WHEREAS, in 1965 the State of New York delegated this state responsibility to the counties; and WHEREAS, the decision to entrench responsibility at the county level in the State of New York has resulted in a

system by which the County and local property taxpayers are burdened with the vast majority of the cost of this state responsibility; and

WHEREAS, the shift of costs for this state mandated service has become so imbalanced that the counties of New York now cover more than 80% of the cost burden; and

WHEREAS, implementation of the constitutional right to counsel under Gideon is a state, not county, obligation; and WHEREAS, in 2006 the Kaye Commission on the Future of Indigent Defense Services declared that the New York

State System of County-Delivered Indigent Services is in crisis and urged the expeditious establishment of an Independent Public Defense Commission; and

WHEREAS, the State of New York and multiple counties are now defendants, and recently entered into a settlement, in the matter of Hurrell-Harring, et al. v. State of New York, a systemic lawsuit similar to many that have been successful across the country seeking to transform the indigent legal defense system; and

WHEREAS, the settlement will have a profound fiscal impact on the state and each and every county therein; and WHEREAS, the state can both comply with its obligations under the settlement and significantly improve the public

defense system by establishing a 100 percent state funded indigent legal defense program; and WHEREAS, such a state funded system would relieve the counties of this state of the burden imposed upon them since

1965; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors calls upon the State of New York and Governor Cuomo

to immediately create a 100 percent state funded indigent legal defense system and relieve the counties of this state of the burden imposed upon them since 1965; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors shall forward copies of this resolution to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, State Senator James L. Seward, State Senator Frederick J. Akshar II, Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch, Assemblyman Gary D. Finch, other New York counties, and the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

______________ RESOLUTION #39-16P CHANGING 2016 TAX ROLLS PERTAINING TO CORRECTION

OF ERRORS FOR VARIOUS TOWNS - REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Correction of Errors have been filed for the 2016 tax roll, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 YR. Parcel ID# Reason Adjustment Afton/Dougherty, John P 2016 289.06-1-24 Remove Erroneous $42.92 & Susan A. Village Relevy DR. $ 2.81 A342 DR. $ 40.11 A440 Village of Afton CR. $ 42.92 A250 Town/Assessed To YR. Parcel ID# Reason Adjustment Afton/Dougherty, John P 2016 289.06-1-25 Remove Erroneous $850.46 & Susan A. Village Relevy DR. $ 55.64 A342 DR. $ 794.82 A440 Village of Afton CR. $ 850.46 A250


Town/Assessed To YR. Parcel ID# Reason Adjustment Afton/Dougherty, John P 2016 289.06-1-26 Remove Erroneous $1184.61 & Susan A. Village Relevy DR. $ 77.50 A342 DR. $1,107.11 A440 Village of Afton CR. $1,184.61 A250 Town/Assessed To YR. Parcel ID# Reason Adjustment Otselic/Otselic Valley 2016 65.11-1-1 Remove Erroneous $1,216.01 Central School School Relevy DR. $ 79.55 A342 DR. $1,136.46 A440 Otselic Valley Central School CR. $1,216.01 A250 __________________________________________________________________________________________ Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #40-16P SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LAND IN THE VILLAGE OF

AFTON - DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chairman and the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors are hereby authorized to execute,

acknowledge, enseal and deliver conveying the following land 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 2011 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 #54-15P:

AFTON PARCEL NAME BID 082001 289.06-1-59 STEVEN BEARDSLEY $50.00

Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #41-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF

VEHICLES – PUBLIC SAFETY CORRECTIONS

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $50,000.00, be made from Appropriation Account #A3170.48

– Utilities, to Appropriation Account #A3170.21 – Equipment, in order to provide the funds necessary for the purchase and up-fit of two (2) vehicles as part of the 2015 and 2016 vehicle replacements.



RESOLUTION #42-16P AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES GRANT – LIVESCAN UPGRADES – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, by Resolution #65-15P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized an application to the NYS

Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for upgrades to the LiveScan System used since 2006 for mug shots and fingerprinting at the Sheriff’s Office, and

WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff has received notification from DCJS that the County has been granted an award in the amount of $18,131.00, with a local match of $18,132.00, for a total project cost of $36,263.00 to upgrade the current LiveScan systems,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to credit new Revenue Account

#A44433 – DCJS LIVESCAN T484433, by $18,131.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $18,131.00, be made from Revenue Account #A44433

to Appropriation Account #A3170.2233 – DCJS LIVESCAN T484433, and be it further RESOLVED, That, in order to accommodate the $18,132.00 local match, the Chenango County Treasurer be and

hereby is authorized to make the following transfers of funds, to Appropriation Account #A3170.21 – Equipment, from the following Appropriation Accounts, in the amount set opposite each:

Account # Title Amount A3170.48 Utilities $ 1,295.00 A3170.49 Insurance & Bonds $16,837.00

Total: $18,132.00 Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #43-16P AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – AREA AGENCY ON AGING

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase the following Revenue

Accounts, in the amount set opposite each: Account # Title Amount A3812 State Aid NY Connects/BIP $ 240.00 A4812 Fed Aid NY Connects/BIP $ 1,260.00

Total: $ 1,500.00 and be it further

RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, totaling $1,500.00, be made from said revenue accounts, to Appropriation Account #A7610.21 - Equipment, and

RESOLVED, That said appropriation shall provide the funds necessary for the purchase of one (1) desktop computer for the Area Agency on Aging.


__________________ RESOLUTION #44-16P AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR LANDFILL

CLOSURE – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (WASTE MANAGEMENT)



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, there are funds in the Capital Project Account for Brisben Transfer Station improvements available for said purpose,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That that the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the

amount of $32,008.37, from Capital Project Account #H3997.79 – Brisben Transfer Station Improvements, to Capital Project Account #H3997.98 – Solid Waste Management Facility Reserve.


__________________ RESOLUTION #45-16P AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH

COORDINATED CARE SERVICES, INC., OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK FOR FISCAL REPORTING SUPPORT AND TRAINING – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Chenango County Community Mental Hygiene Services departments routinely are required to prepare

Consolidated Financial Reports (CFR) for the purposes of collecting claims for financial aid, and WHEREAS, Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI), of Rochester, New York, has the expertise to assist in the

preparation of said CFR, while at the same time providing training to department personnel in CFR preparation for future reporting needs,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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, an Agreement with Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI), of Rochester, New York for fiscal support and training, at an estimated cost of $66,670.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the term of said contract shall be from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, and be it further

RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4320.53 – CCSI Fiscal Support Contract.


__________________ RESOLUTION #46-16P 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, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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, at the cost of $40,310.40, and be it further

RESOLVED, That said agreement shall be through December 31, 2016, and be it further RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4320.47 – Consulting

Psychologist.

Seconded by Mr. Outwater.


Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #47-16P RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A

SATELLITE MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC AT OTSELIC VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, by Resolution #164-14P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors expressed its support for the

establishment of two (2) satellite clinics at Oxford Academy and Central School District, and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services desires to pursue licensing for an additional satellite clinic at Otselic

Valley Central School District, and WHEREAS, it is anticipated said proposed clinic could be operated with existing staff resources, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby supports the establishment of a satellite

clinic at Otselic Valley Central School District, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors further authorizes the Director of Community Services

to begin implementation planning for said clinic, as well as any necessary applications, certifications, or assurances to the appropriate regulatory agencies. Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #48-16 AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEREST

ARBITRATION AWARD AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – CHENANGO COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION

Mr. Seneck offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the County of Chenango anticipates the imminent receipt of the Interest Arbitration Award for the

Chenango County Law Enforcement Association (CCLEA), for the years 2012 and 2013, and WHEREAS, given proper authority to make transfers of funds, sufficient appropriations are available to implement

said award, upon receipt of the final Award, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That, upon receipt of the final Interest Arbitration Award, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby

is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to implement the Interest Arbitration Award for the Chenango County Law Enforcement Association (CCLEA), including transfers of existing appropriations for salary and fringe benefits, as necessary. Seconded by Mr. Outwater and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams

__________________ RESOLUTION #49-16P AUTHORIZING REFILL OF TWO (2) COORDINATOR

POSITIONS AND ESTABLISHING SALARY THEREFORE – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That, effective immediately, Appropriation Account #A4320.16 – Mental Health Program Coordinator,

is hereby authorized to be refilled, and be it further RESOLVED, That the annual salary for said position shall be $67,000.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That, effective April 8, 2016, Appropriation Account #A4150.11 – Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services

Coordinator, is hereby authorized to be refilled, and be it further


RESOLVED, That the annual salary for said position shall be $65,000.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $3,400.00, be made from Appropriation Account #A4150.15 –

Staff Social Worker to Appropriation Account #A4150.11 to accommodate the salary increase in the 2016 budget.


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RESOLUTION #50-16P AMENDING RESOLUTION #271-10P AS IT RELATES TO

POSITIONS APPLICABLE FOR REFILL PROCEDURE FOR EXISTING NON-COMPENSATION SCHEDULE PERSONNEL – PERSONNEL OFFICE

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Resolution #271-10P, adopted December 13, 2010, rescinded Resolution #13-08 as it related to personnel

position refills, and established a revised procedure whereby all refills of existing, non-compensation schedule positions, including those positions vacated by probationary personnel, require the approval of the appropriate Standing Committee, and if approved by the Standing Committee, the Personnel Committee, and

WHEREAS, said refill procedure has remained in place since its January 1, 2011 inception, and WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff has made a request to the Standing Committee on Personnel that the refill of

existing, mandated corrections personnel positions be exempted from said procedure, and WHEREAS, the Standing Committee on Personnel has recommended that existing, mandated corrections positions be

exempted from the refill procedure detailed in Resolution #271-10P, until January 2017, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That, effective immediately, Resolution #271-10P is amended to exempt existing, mandated corrections

personnel refills, through January 1, 2017.


__________________ RESOLUTION #51-16P AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUFFALO HERITAGE

SQUADRON FOR 2016 LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT AIRSHOW PERFORMANCE - LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Buffalo Heritage Squadron operates as part of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), a not-for-profit

organization dedicated to vintage military aircraft, and WHEREAS, it is desired to secure the services of the Buffalo Heritage Squadron at the planned June 11, 2016 Airport

Day Show at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport, at the cost of $250.00, plus fuel NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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, an agreement with the Buffalo Heritage Squadron at the June 11, 2016 Airport Day Show at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport, at the cost of $250.00, plus fuel, and be it further

RESOLVED, That payment for said agreement shall be made from Capital Project Account #H4597.40 – Airport Events.



RESOLUTION #52-16P AUTHORIZING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LIAISON AGREEMENT – WALKING RIDGE DEVELOPMENT, LLC – DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

The Planning and Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, for 2016, the County of Chenango desires to enter into a Workforce Development Liaison Agreement

with Walking Ridge Development, LLC NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Workforce Development Liaison Agreement with Walking Ridge Development, LLC, of Preston, New York for the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, at the cost up to $35,000.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, That payment for said agreement shall be made from Appropriation Account #A6410.51 – Workforce Development Liaison Contract. Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #53-16 AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF TRANSPORTATION

MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH FIRST TRANSIT, INC. – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

Mr. Brown offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, by Resolution #56-15P, this Board of Supervisors did extend, for a period of one (1) year, its agreements

with First Transit, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio as prescribed by Resolution #89-08, and amended by Resolution #76-13P, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the County of Chenango and First Transit to further extend the remaining county

services; public transit, Aging meal deliveries, and Mental Hygiene transportation services an additional one (1) year, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 extension agreements for public transportation services with First Transit, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, for public transit services including fixed and deviated-routes, Area Agency on Aging meal delivery services, and Mental Hygiene transportation services, and be it further

RESOLVED, That said extension shall be for a period of one year, from May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017. Seconded by Mr. Law and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams

__________________ RESOLUTION #54-16P AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO BROOME BITUMINOUS

PRODUCTS, INC. OF VESTAL, NEW YORK FOR IN-PLACE PAVING – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY

The Public Works Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 for in-place paving of various county roads during 2016, and WHEREAS, the lowest bid amount of $478,953.75 was submitted by Broome Bituminous Products, Inc., of Vestal,

New York, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Broome Bituminous Products, Inc., of Vestal, New York, for in-place paving on various county roads in 2016, at a total base bid amount of $478,953.75, and be it further

RESOLVED, That payment for said contract shall be made from Appropriation Account #D5110.46 – Materials Road Widening.



RESOLUTION #55-16 BILLS AND CLAIMS

Mr. Blanchard 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 February 2016 against Chenango County in the amount of $3,206,961.08 NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 $1,699,865.95, are accepted and made a part of the following summary.

GENERAL:


$ 2,742,051.38


$ 522,180.37

WELFARE: Day Care $ 29,720.53 Administration $ 108,065.53 Preston Manor $ 34,396.96 Svcs. for Recipients $ 144.68 Medical $ 46,812.39 Family Assistance $ 208,915.69 Child Care $ 175,813.59 J.D. Care $ 237.04 Pmt. to State Schools $ - Safety Net $ 109,599.78 HEAP $ 112.00 Burials $ - EEA $ 760.00 $ 714,578.19

TOTALS $ 2,309,431.45 $ 1,669,378.49

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR February 2016 $ 3,978,809.94

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS TO DATE $ 8,885,636.97 Seconded by Law and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams


SPEAKERS John S. Zielinski, City of Norwich Chamberlain/Clerk – Proposed Solar City Project Presentation Chairman Wilcox said that this issue has been before the Public Works Committee twice. He said that the issue was forwarded to the full Board as a courtesy to make sure everyone is aware of exactly what is being proposed. The Chairman introduced City of Norwich Chamberlain John Zielinski and Solar City Representative Patrick Corr. He said that Solar City is the organization that the City of Norwich has contracted with to bring this proposal forward. Chairman Wilcox introduced Mr. Buchan as the Special Energy Attorney retained by the City of Norwich. Mr. Buchan stated that he is counsel for the City of Norwich for the Solar City project. He said that the parcel they are talking about is located adjacent to the county’s landfill site. Mr. Buchan explained that they are proposing to put a solar array on the parcel of land next to the old landfill site; not directly on the landfill site. He said that this parcel, as a buffer area next to the landfill, has very limited opportunity for future use. Mr. Buchan said that Solar City will provide more detail about how this solar power plant would work. He said that he has a number of other clients who have placed solar projects directly on landfills. Mr. Buchan said that putting the array on the buffer property is a better solution. He said this is not like a solar system that is placed on a roof with the power going directly into a building. Mr. Buchan said that the power produced from this solar array would go into the grid through a meter. Mr. Buchan said that finding a location that has the appropriate circuit and enough land (5 acres per megawatt) is quite a process that requires quite a lot of study. He said that the interconnection has already been approved and they know what the project will cost. Mr. Buchan said these projects are financed through federal tax credits (30% to the owner of the system), accelerated depreciation benefits and a NYSERDA grant. He noted that these pieces of equipment have a 30 year life span but all of the depreciation can take place in five years. Mr. Buchan said they are looking at a megawatt Block One grant for this location and that is the best grant available. Mr. Buchan said the proposal is for a two megawatt project. He said if they wait they will lose part of the $680,000 grant they are looking at right now. Mr. Buchan said they are very appreciative of the county’s consideration of this proposal. Mr. Buchan said that Option #1 is consideration of an Intermunicipal Agreement (which is the county’s substitute for a lease) between the City of Norwich and Chenango County. He said that Option #2 is to transfer the property from county ownership to city ownership. Mr. Buchan said they are urging the county to consider the Intermunicipal Agreement, mainly due to cost considerations. He said that with an Intermunicipal Agreement the land remains tax exempt while it would not if the land was to be transferred. Mr. Buchan said that they are overbuilding the system a little bit so there is an opportunity to share the low cost power. He said that they have had conversations with the Norwich City School District about this also. Mr. Buchan said that they would also like to offer some of that benefit to Chenango County. Mr. Patrick Corr introduced himself as Solar City’s Senior Director for Project Development for the east coast. Mr. Corr began his presentation by providing a visual of some of Solar City’s projects. He explained that the proposed site in North Norwich would be a 2.5 megawatt project. Mr. Corr stated that the array would be next to the landfill and not on top of it. He said that the solar project would not be able to be seen from a distance. Mr. Corr provided photo simulations of what would be seen from various directions. Mr. Corr provided an example of a Safety Plan. He also provided a sample timeline for installation. Mr. Corr stated that Solar City would seed the area with non-invasive grasses. He said they use no herbicide and all of the panels are non-toxic. Mr. Corr said that the technology available that includes toxicity is not utilized by Solar City. Mr. Corr discussed the effective life of the solar panels. He said that the panels are projected to be at 80% efficiency at 25 years of age. Mr. Corr stated that the elements do need to be recycled eventually. He said the metals are melted down and made available to metal refineries. Mr. Brown asked for an explanation of what happens after 25 years. Mr. Corr said there is a renewal option to extend the agreement. He said if that does not occur then Solar City is responsible to decommission the site. Mr. Brown asked if there will be a negotiation for ownership. Mr. Corr said no. He said it would be a negotiation regarding the extension of the municipal agreement. Mr. Buchan said there is an option to renew with a fixed price or an option to buy with a fixed price. Mr. Corr said that they will be going into the financial aspect of this. He said that at the end of 25 years there is no obligation to the county whatsoever. City Attorney Patrick Flanagan said that the option regarding the purchase actually belongs to the City of Norwich. Mr. Heisler asked if a panel at 80% efficiency is still viable. Mr. Corr said there is a slow degradation over the life of the system but it still produces a lot of energy even after 25 years. He explained that the panels are made of silicon and as long as light is hitting them then electrons are being knocked loose and power is being produced.


Dr. Wansor asked if there is any noise generation from the equipment. Mr. Corr said that it might be possible to hear a hum if you are right on top of the inverter. Mr. Lawrence asked if the City of Norwich or Chenango County will be responsible for the disposition of the panels if the agreement isn’t renewed after 25 years. Mr. Corr said that Solar City would fully clear the site and put the land back to its original condition. Ms. Ireland asked what the efficiency will be after 50 years. Mr. Corr said that has to do with the warranty from the manufacturer. He said that the 80% efficiency figure after 25 years is basically an estimate. Mr. Corr said that the agreement has a 100% power output guarantee so you know what the panels (the system) are going to produce. He said it is in Solar City’s best interest to produce the amount of power promised. Mr. Brown asked how long it takes to make two megawatts. Mr. Corr said that is a power rating and the megawatt hours are not equivalent to the power rating. Mr. Buchan said that the project will produce about 3.5 million kilowatt hours per year. Mr. Zielinski said they asked for an explanation of this in plain English and it means 3.5 million kilowatt hours produced in one year. Mr. McNeil asked about maintenance and acts of God. He asked if Solar City would handle those. Mr. Corr said that Solar City takes care of all maintenance. Mr. Corr said that this project will be a very valuable asset. He said once the array is installed, Solar City is essentially O&M on this. Mr. Corr said if Solar City went out of business then this would be a reassigned asset bringing in revenue and worth millions of dollars. He said there is a huge incentive to take care of this. Mr. McNeil asked for the maintenance schedule. Mr. Corr said he doesn’t have a lot of detail about that. He noted that the array will be monitored electronically 24 hours a day. Mr. Corr said that he can’t speak to who actually goes out and fixes things. He said there is a guaranteed power production and if they fell below that figure then they would owe the City of Norwich money. Mr. Jeffrey asked about the provisions for the safety and security of the site. Mr. Corr said that the site will be fenced in. Mr. Jeffrey asked if Solar City would be the only entity with permission to enter the site. Mr. Corr confirmed that to be the case. Mr. Lawrence asked what the real property tax would be on this array over a period of time. He mentioned a PILOT for Chenango County and North Norwich. Mr. Lawrence asked why an Intermunicipal Agreement would be a better option for Chenango County than deeding the property to the City of Norwich. Mr. Buchan said Section 487 provides an exemption for the change in assessed value associated with the asset. He said the change in assessed value is not included in the assessment. Mr. Buchan said the City of Norwich wants to share some of the power that it receives from this array. He said if the county deeds the land then it will be taxable. Mr. Buchan said then there would be a tax bill to the City of Norwich that would essentially reduce the overall benefit to the City. He said after 15 years the value of the system will be taxable and that will be an additional cost to the City. Mr. Lawrence said Solar City will sell power to the City of Norwich at a reduced rate and that will offset the tax revenue they would have normally received. Mr. Patrick Flanagan stated that there is no tax revenue associated with that piece of property right now as it is county owned. Mr. Lawrence said there could be revenue from the infrastructure that would be built. He asked how much money this would earn for the county and the town if it were taxed. Mr. Patrick Flanagan said that he doesn’t think the City of Norwich would put the project at a location where it would be taxed. Mr. Buchan said the tax amount would be significant. He said that he can say that this type of tax burden (on the margins they are hoping to save) would force them to reexamine whether this project should be performed. Mr. Buchan said that as the power consumer the City of Norwich would be the entity required to pay any tax due on the infrastructure. Real Property Tax Director Stephen Harris said that under Section 487 the exemption is applied for at the town level and would be granted by the Assessor. He said that each municipality had a choice to opt out of the exemption or ask for a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) ranging from zero to the full tax amount. Mr. Brown asked if each municipality involved (town, county, school district) has the option to offer the 15 year exemption or not. Mr. Harris said that at this point all that can be done regarding this project would be to ask for a PILOT. He noted that there is a timeline regarding the required notifications for such projects. Mr. Brown mentioned the disturbing things we have heard about windmill power. Mr. Brown confirmed that there is an agreed upon price for the 3.5 million kilowatt hours for 25 years. Mr. Corr said that is correct. Mr. Buchan said the contract structure is as follows: The City of Norwich pays 6.9 cents per kilowatt hour generated and put into the grid. At that point there is a credit issued by NYSEG, that credit is 10.9 cents. Mr. Corr said that the difference is a benefit to the City of Norwich. Mr. Buchan said that credit comes to the City of Norwich on its power bill. Mr. Corr said that Mr. Buchan alluded to the fact that this site is preferable to any other. He said this particular site has the advantage of being near a landfill site without having the onerous costs of being right on top of a landfill. Mr. Corr said the Year One savings is just under $100,000 and over 25 years the City of Norwich would save over four million dollars.


Supervisor Brown said that Chenango County has a permit from the DEC to close that landfill and the requirement is that the county has to monitor the landfill and make sure that it doesn’t do bad things to the environment from now and forever. Mr. Fry said that the county has to monitor the closed landfill and the land contingent to the landfill for this proposed site. He said that the property has monitoring wells on it and if anything ever did happen the DEC could make the county tear up the array. Mr. Fry said that they could require the county to do more drilling, further well and water monitoring and more ground sampling. He said that the DEC could require the county to build better capping and in his opinion it is just too close for comfort. Director Fry said we have discussed the fact that while the property isn’t being used right now we may have a use for it in five years. He said there are existing monitoring wells all around the property in question and we don’t know how those wells will be affected. Mr. Fry said the solar industry hasn’t seen any environmental issues so far but in his opinion it is too much of a chance. Mr. Brown asked if we have to inform the DEC what we plan to do. Mr. Fry said that we do. He said that as part of the reclamation process there may be regulations dictating that the county cannot just throw an array on the land. Mr. Fry said at the very least there will be a need to obtain DEC approval before doing anything. Mr. Corr said that is a good point and noted that Solar City has an environmental team dedicated to doing just that. Director Fry said he is all for innovative technology but instead of rushing ahead due to funding timelines it would behoove the county to do more investigation before moving ahead. City Attorney Patrick Flanagan said that after they attended committee last month the County Attorney sent a brochure regarding a DEC seminar. He said that while there are issues that can be overcome this is apparently almost an ideal location. Mr. Flanagan said that while there are always issues, this is almost a preferred site because it is in the buffered land that is not right on the cap. He said he would encourage anyone who hasn’t already watched the seminar to watch it. Mr. Flanagan said that he found it to be very helpful. Mr. Patrick Flanagan said that the City of Norwich acted early enough to meet the deadline for grandfathering. He said this site is a Block One site. He said that he understands the need to do due diligence but this is a grandfathered project with Block One funding and that will never happen again. Mr. Buchan said he worked with Madison County who has a very similar project in on a landfill buffer site. He said that the process Madison went through involved a very minimal modification. Mr. Buchan indicated that the DEC was very receptive to the modification. Mr. Buchan said that this system would be situated on driven posts about four feet into the ground and mounted to a rack on the top. He said if it becomes necessary a drill rig can move in among the array, arrive where it needs to be and a portion of the array could be disassembled. Mr. Buchan stated that it is not a cost anyone wants to incur but in terms of working in a facility like this it is relatively simple to remove or change sections. Mr. Corr stated that Solar City wants to work with Chenango County and the City of Norwich to perform any and all due diligence. He said this meeting is really about identifying the site and getting everyone on board with the overall project. Mr. Corr said that an alternative site that does not have the advantages would be Block Two or lower as Block Two is already filling up very quickly. He said that the Block program is an incentive program that starts off at the highest point and then decreases. Mr. Corr said that the Year One savings would go from over $100,000 to negative $9,000. He said the advantages of the proposed site cannot be stressed strongly enough. Mr. Corr stated that Solar City has 330,000 customers, 2,000 commercial solar projects and well over 18,000 employees. He said that Solar City has long term financial stability and has secured over nine billion dollars’ worth of projects. Mr. Corr said that they are very confident that they have the funds to build the projects they have and also the ones they have in line. He noted that Solar City has twenty years of recurring revenue from their existing systems. Mr. Grace mentioned the Buffalo plant. He asked if the panels to be installed at this proposed project would be American made. Mr. Corr said no. He said that Solar City is very excited about the Buffalo plant as the panels to be manufactured there will be record setting panels in terms of efficiency while having standard efficiency panel prices. Mr. Patrick Flanagan said the City of Norwich is grandfathered for this project because they issued the RFP in May before the June deadline. He said that the City chose Solar City because they offered the best price and issued a 100% performance guarantee. Mr. Patrick Flanagan said that is an important point. Mr. Corr said that companies typically offer a percentage of the overall performance. He said they are ultimately confident in what this will produce. Mr. Corr mentioned that the agreement is also not weather dependent. Mr. Corr mentioned their noteworthy Investment Partners and said that those companies are not likely to vet anyone they do not have confidence in. Mr. Law said he has heard a lot of comments about the City of Norwich and Solar City today. He asked what the benefit is for Chenango County. Mr. Buchan said that if you look at how much power the City of Norwich will consume in a year it is about one-half of what will be produced. He said they want to share about half to what they call “off-takers”. Mr. Buchan said they are in a situation where once they understand where the project will be and what the costs will be then they will be in a position to approach Chenango County and the Norwich City School District to say “this is how we are going to share this power”. He said they will have to make some structural changes as they will have to come up with an arrangement about where the meters would be addressed. Mr. Buchan said that the meters would have to say “City of Norwich” and they will need to use a public utility service type of structure. He said that in his memorandum he talked a bit about how this could be done. Mr. Buchan noted that this is a whole new era here with distribution. He said that he doesn’t want to be too forward about exactly how the sharing will occur but they are committed to finding a way to share this power so that the benefit can be offered to off-takers also. Mr.


Buchan said that Chenango County is number one on the City of Norwich’s list of potential off-takers if it is willing to host the array. Mr. Patrick Flanagan said that even if Chenango County decides not to become an off-taker it would benefit the City of Norwich and the Norwich City School District. He said that both of those are within Chenango County and therefore this project would ultimately benefit Chenango County residents. Mr. Law asked if Chenango County would receive some type of annual statement. Mr. Corr said that the county would have full access to how the array is performing. Mr. Buchan said that Chenango County would be working hand in hand with the City of Norwich. Mr. Brown said it would give his heart great pleasure to get to the point where all the power used here was coming from anywhere but Arab oil. He said he has to believe that this kind of thing is good for us. Supervisor Brown said there are certainly problems associated with this site. He asked why the City of Norwich didn’t look at the 35 acres at the Airport. Mr. Corr stated that the solar industry is in its infancy. He said that they are up against an oil industry that is heavily subsidized; those subsidies are buried. He said the financials are definitely not on a level playing field. Mr. Corr noted that all the stars are aligned for the site that is currently proposed. Supervisor Brown said that sitting in this group are gentlemen who live in municipalities who (in the past) wanted to start their own municipal power. He said that those communities now enjoy very reasonable costs for electricity. Mr. Brown said he is hoping that the county makes these kinds of decisions. Mr. Buchan said that the airport poses issues because of the FAA and the glare from the panels. He said they looked at that very carefully in Madison County and couldn’t do it. Mr. Buchan said that the overall architecture here is municipal power. He said that there is no reason that the towns can’t share in some of this municipal power. Mr. Peter Flanagan said that he would like to point out that this is a request for one site. He said that Madison County has multiple sites. Supervisor Flanagan said that whatever benefit the county would accrue would come from whatever the City of Norwich makes but this is not to say other steps couldn’t be taken. He said that if they can put a solar array on top of a landfill they can definitely put one next to a landfill. Mr. Flanagan said we are never going to do anything on that property and everyone knows it. Mr. Khoury said we are being asked to look at an Intermunicipal Agreement or a conveyance of property and the City of Norwich is pushing for the Intermunicipal Agreement. He said that option exposes the county to liabilities that may be unforeseen. Mr. Khoury said that he is interested in information regarding the fact that Solar City has been heavily subsidized. He said that this is not a free market situation whatsoever and the revenue projection into 20 years is based on government tax credits. Mr. Corr stated that the investment tax credit was extended. He said that is fantastic news for the industry overall. Mr. Corr said that it is great for solar growth and Solar City in particular. He said they don’t rely on the tax credit. He said those are established and the only reliance on the additional tax credit would be for future projects. Mr. Khoury said it has to be part of the model. Mr. Corr said yes but those are already done. He said the tax credit is taken right away and the only thing that might take a little longer is depreciation. Mr. Khoury said that Solar City started in 2012. He asked if the company is taking a loss for 2014 and 2015. Mr. Corr said that is above his pay grade. Mr. Khoury asked how this is to be forecasted if Solar City hasn’t felt the ravages of a free market economy yet. Mr. Corr said that the projects they already have on the books are locked into contracts and have no additional reliance on investment tax credits. He said part of the company’s overall strategy is to rely less and less on that. Mr. Flanagan said that at the committee meeting a timeline was discussed. Mr. Buchan said he was under the impression that the committee has moved a resolution to the Board. He said if that is not the case he hopes that the committee will do so. Mr. Buchan said in terms of urgency they have already secured the grant from NYSERDA. He said they would like to build the project and provide the electricity this year. Mr. Buchan said that the City of Norwich buys the power and that is the only obligation they have. He said they are urging this Board to propose a motion to keep this land non-taxable. Chairman Wilcox said that the Board has spent over an hour on this today and he would like to wrap things up. He said that two resolutions have been prepared. The Chairman said that one resolution was prepared for an Intermunicipal Agreement and the other was prepared for the transfer of property from Chenango County to the City of Norwich. The Chairman said that it is up to the Board to decide which way to go. Mr. Woodford said that he prepared the resolutions knowing those were the two most logical directions in which the Board could go. Mr. Brown asked if we have done the right thing for the county if we don’t have a legal opinion from our attorney and our legal staff. He said we need Mr. Woodford (who has secured power for this county for many years), the Chairman of the Board (whose leadership has done us nothing but good) and perhaps a couple of members from Finance and from the Department of Public Works to take a look at this.


Mr. Flanagan made a motion to refer the options for the Solar City project to Public Works Committee and the Finance Committee. Mr. Grace seconded the motion. Mr. Jeffrey asked Mr. Buchan if time is of the essence. Mr. Buchan said that the City of Norwich has obtained the grant and has the grandfathered credits. Mr. Patrick Flanagan said that the grant is in Block One. He said they would like to work with the committees to grow this plan as a way to reduce the cost of government. Mr. Patrick Flanagan said that at any future time the economic benefits won’t even be close to what they would be for this proposed project. Mr. McNeil said Mr. Flanagan’s motion means that the county will be considering the proposed site only. He said either way the construction timeline will still be viable if a decision is made during April’s Board meeting. Dr. Wansor asked for consideration for the people of the Town of North Norwich. Carried. REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REFERRAL TO FINANCE COMMITTEE

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Lisa Kerr, Chenango County Personnel Officer – Interest Arbitration Update Mr. Seneck made a motion to enter into an Executive Session to discuss an Interest Arbitration Update. Dr. Wansor seconded the motion. Carried. Mr. Flanagan made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session. Mr. McNeil seconded the motion. Carried. Mr. Flanagan made a motion to enter into an Executive Session to discuss a Personnel Issue. Mr. Heisler seconded the motion. Carried. Mr. Flanagan made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session. Mr. McNeil seconded the motion. Carried.

__________________ Bill Craine, Chenango County Treasurer and Budget Officer – Financial Status Update Chairman Wilcox mentioned that Mr. Craine has been working on some long range thoughts for Chenango County and he asked him to speak to the full Board to foster a better understanding of where the county stands financially. Mr. Craine mentioned excellent Real Property Tax collections and the excellent work by the Department of Social Services in 2015. He said that both of those items offset some of the less favorable changes during the year such as the increase in Community College costs and the necessary purchase of a server a year earlier than planned. Mr. Craine said we face a twin dilemma. He said that when looking toward the 2017 budget process the twin drivers are Sales Tax and Real Property Tax. The Treasurer said it appears that our tax cap calculation will be as little as one tenth of one percent to a figure as great as one half of one percent. The Treasurer said that when we adopted the budget for 2016 in November we were ahead by Sales Tax for the year but in November and December it really fell off the cliff. He said that we ended the year down nearly 1% in Sales Tax (.83%). Mr. Craine said the last time that happened was during the 2008, 2009 and 2010 recession. He said that we can expect very little tax cap or sales tax relief and he wants everyone to be prepared for that. Mr. Craine said that a one percent increase in our expenditures equals about $850,000. He said that over the last few years it has taken between $750,000 and one and a quarter of a million dollars to be able to close the budget. The Treasurer said he wanted to get it out early that we have some heavy lifting to do. He said that this year’s February numbers have mostly made up the January shortage but we are still short for the year to date.


Mr. Flanagan asked about closing the gap over the last four or five years. He said an analysis would reveal that we have been doing some deficit spending. Supervisor Flanagan asked how much we need from surplus every year. He said that he would love to see a five year printout of the use of surplus; including the holes we have had to patch. Mr. Craine said that was included as part of the 2016 budget presentation. He reported that we have used about four million dollars. He said about one half of that was to be applied to the following year and the other half was for Cell Four at the Landfill, Community College Expenses, Labor Negotiations and the cost of repairing the roof of the County Office Building. Mr. Flanagan said that last year it was two million above the appropriation that had to be used. Mr. Craine said in 2011 we applied nearly four million and in 2016 that is down to 2.2 million. He said the only way surplus exists is if it is generated during the year in departmental savings. Mr. Craine said we thought we would have a deficit in 2015 but were fortunate to have a surplus of about half of one million dollars due to DSS and Real Property Tax Collections. Mr. Flanagan mentioned making the towns and school districts whole to the tune of about four million per year. Mr. Craine said that fifteen million dollars is about two months’ worth of operations. He said they think they will have close to 17 million but about a month ago were concerned that we would be closer to 14 million. Mr. Brown said that we actually received more money this year from non-motor fuel items than we did before. He said now we have a group of people that have paid their taxes that did not pay them before. Supervisor Brown stated that the motor fuel thing is a driving force in the economy. He said it may not help the county as the county depends on sales tax but overall the economy is better because of it. Mr. Brown said hopefully people will add on to their homes or decide to stay here instead of moving out of the area. Mr. Khoury said 2015 is a mixed bag but overall better than we thought. He asked Mr. Craine what keeps him up at night for a three year forecast. Mr. Craine said in 2016 we believe we can close the gap. He said we will probably be a little bit short for Sales Tax but the Attorney General reached an agreement for the Tobacco Settlement and our share of that is about $600,000 or $700,000. The Treasurer said that they believe that will allow us to operate in the positive again in 2016. He said that they believe we will be able to construct a budget for 2017 but the question is if we will be able to adhere to the tax cap in 2017. Treasurer Craine said that normally he can identify where to find the $850,000 that is needed but with no sales tax growth and little to no real property tax growth he can only identify between $250,000 and $350,000 right now. He said we could be looking for anywhere from $300,000 to $500,000 in order to close the gap. Mr. Craine said that he believes that might be a manageable number but that is ultimately up to the Board. Mr. Brown said that with the Medicaid takeover hopefully we will see DSS continue to show a savings. He said in terms of closing the gap Chairman Wilcox has been working with our state senator regarding a grant for the Highway Department. Mr. Craine said that they are also hoping for a decrease in Community College costs. Mr. Brown said he thinks some school districts are starting to listen to us. He said Mr. Craine is right, we don’t want to start thinking about this in October. Mr. Craine mentioned the county’s terrific experience with its Health Plan. He said we have also had two years in a row where the Comptroller’s office has reduced pension rates. Mr. Jeffrey thanked Chairman Wilcox for having Mr. Craine bring this to our attention today. He said that every committee needs to know that a couple of thousand dollars really does matter when making decisions about spending. Mr. Flanagan said that there are two things that concern him. He mentioned the one percent dedicated sales tax as it pertains to the jail. Mr. Craine said that the best year he has seen is when Corrections was able to run at a deficit of about $600,000 or $700,000. He said that number has expanded with the increased overtime. Mr. Craine said it is unlikely that the one percent sales tax and/or the Boarding in Revenue will be sufficient to run the correctional operation; there will be some local cost. Mr. Brown noted there has been better news lately regarding Boarding in Revenue. Mr. Flanagan said the Landfill is the second item that concerns him. He said we had to pony up a million dollars for the last Cell. Mr. Craine said he believes that was a lesser amount than was required for any of the previous cells. Mr. Flanagan said we are running a deficit there and that is one of the things that keeps him up. Mr. Brown said he hopes to have good news about that at Thursday’s meeting of the Public Works Committee. Mr. Canor asked how many more years we will receive the tobacco money. Mr. Craine said he believes we will receive that until 2024. He said he put a plan in place to get that revenue line to zero. Mr. Craine said his take on the Tobacco Settlement is that it was a 25 year agreement that does go away but he is not sure about that. He said they are going to make a plan to get that revenue to zero without impacting the debt level, cash level or tax cap. Mr. Outwater said he would like to have counsel look into the details of the Tobacco Settlement. Chairman Wilcox said that his purpose for this discussion today was to prevent coming to these conclusions in September or October when it is too late to do something about it for the next year’s budget. He said we need to have a long term plan. The Chairman thanked Treasurer Craine for his presentation.


INVITATION Mr. Woodford shared an invitation for Board members to attend a Celebration of 45 years at Chase Health, 1 Terrace Heights, New Berlin, NY 13411 on Thursday, March 31st, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Mr. Flanagan alerted the Board of a communication that will be coming to them in regard to Bowman Lake expanding their holdings by taking an additional 325 acres of land off of Chenango County’s tax rolls.

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ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 12:37 p.m. to the Regular Board Meeting scheduled for April 11th, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.


REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016

Chairman of the Board Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the roll with all members present except Supervisor Williams. Supervisor George G. Raymond, III offered the invocation. County Attorney Alan Gordon led the flag salute.

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APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES Regular Monthly Meeting – March 14, 2016 Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Starr, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board. Carried.

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COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Woodford stated that there is an additional communication from NYSAC with descriptions of some of the items that passed in the state budget. Mr. Outwater asked that Referral #1 be referred to the Finance Committee. Supervisor Seneck moved, seconded by Supervisor Canor, to receive and file all of the communications. Carried. REFERRAL TO FINANCE

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COMMITTEE REPORTS Planning & Economic Development 03/08/16 Ag, Buildings & Grounds 03/15/16 Safety & Rules 03/16/16 Public Works 03/17/16 Health & Human Services 03/29/16 Personnel 03/30/16 Finance 03/31/16 Supervisor Wansor made a motion to receive and file the committee reports. Supervisor Starr seconded the motion. Carried.

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PREFERRED AGENDA

1. CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE EIGHT YEAR REVIEW OF AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #3A, ENCOMPASSING THE NORTHEASTERN PORTION OF CHENANGO COUNTY

2. AUTHORIZING REVISED SOLID WASTE HAULER AGREEMENTS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – WASTE MANAGEMENT

3. AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING SERVICE AND MUTUAL SHARING PLANS AND PRINT SHOP SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DELAWARE – CHENANGO – MADISON – OTSEGO (DCMO) BOCES


4. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN TRAVEL FOR CHARTER BUS SERVICE – DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

5. CALLING PUBLIC HEARINGS ASSOCIATED WITH ADOPTION OF CHENANGO COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

6. DETERMINING THAT CHENANGO COUNTY SHALL BE LEAD AGENCY FOR SEQRA PURPOSES OF THE CHENANGO COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROJECT

7. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE SHARE OF REVENUE COUNTIES RETAIN FOR PROVIDING STATE DMV SERVICES

8. AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO SILVERLINE CONSTRUCTION OF BURDETT, NEW YORK FOR PRECAST PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BEAMS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY

9. AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO STEVEN MILLER CONSTRUCTION OF MAYFIELD, NEW YORK FOR PRECAST PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BEAMS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY

10. ESTABLISHING INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES AND SLIDING FEE SCALES – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

11. AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – AREA AGENCY ON AGING

12. AMENDING RESOLUTIONS #297-98 AND #197-06P - “ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR DEPARTMENT HEAD & COMMITTEE CHAIR’S INPUT INTO ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CHENANGO COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES”

13. AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH VITAL ACCESS PROVIDER (VAP) PROGRAM PHASE 2 AWARD FOR FREESTANDING ARTICLE 31 CLINICS – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES


14. AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH XEROX GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS, LLC FOR

FIREHOUSE SOFTWARE SYSTEM AND SUPPORT SERVICES – BUREAU OF FIRE/ EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

15. AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE CHENANGO COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

16. AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR REPAIR TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM – COUNTY ROAD 32/33 INTERSECTION – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY

17. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY SALARY INCREASE

Supervisor Outwater made a motion to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions. Supervisor Brown seconded the motion. Supervisor Brown requested that Resolution #13 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #56-16P CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE EIGHT YEAR

REVIEW OF AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #3A, ENCOMPASSING THE NORTHEASTERN PORTION OF CHENANGO COUNTY

The Agriculture, Buildings, & Grounds Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Agricultural District #3A, predominantly in the towns of Columbus, New Berlin, North Norwich, Preston,

Plymouth, Sherburne and Smyrna and the villages of Earlville, New Berlin and Smyrna, is eligible for eight-year review in accordance with Article 25AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law, and

WHEREAS, Section 303 of Article 25AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law requires that a public hearing be held by the County Legislative body between 120 and 180 days prior to the anniversary date of said District, before action can be taken by this Board to modify, terminate or continue the present District,



RESOLVED, That the 180-day review period for Agricultural District #3A will begin April 11, 2016, and be it further RESOLVED, That a public hearing on the eight-year review of Agricultural District #3A, located predominantly in the

towns comprising the northeastern portion of the County of Chenango, be held by the Board of Supervisors on the 12th day of September, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Supervisors Chambers, County Office Building, Norwich, New York, and be it further

RESOLVED, That notice of this public hearing be given by the Clerk of this Board by publishing said notice in newspapers having a general circulation in Agricultural District #3A, located predominantly in the towns of Columbus, New Berlin, North Norwich, Preston, Plymouth, Sherburne and Smyrna and the villages of Earlville, New Berlin and Smyrna, and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of said notice shall be given in writing to those municipalities whose territories encompass the District and for any proposed modifications to the District; to those persons as listed on the most recent assessment roll, whose land is the subject of a proposed modification and to the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture & Markets.

Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda Resolutions were: Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams The Chairman declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #57-16P AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

SERVICE AND MUTUAL SHARING PLANS AND PRINT SHOP SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DELAWARE – CHENANGO – MADISON – OTSEGO (DCMO) 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 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 cooperative purchasing, as authorized by General Municipal Law Sections 119-o and 119-n, and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the County of Chenango to expand participation with the DCMO Cooperative Purchasing Service to include motor and heating fuels, as well as other supplies, equipment, products and services solicited and awarded by DCMO BOCES, as deemed appropriate, and

WHEREAS, DCMO BOCES operates a Print Shop with the ability to produce printed products for Chenango County, and

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 supplies, equipment, products and services, including, motor and heating fuels, solicited and awarded by DCMO BOCES as deemed appropriate, 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, 2017, 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 and supplies, expiring June 30, 2017.


__________________ RESOLUTION #58-16 AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF NEW YORK STATE

OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH VITAL ACCESS PROVIDER (VAP) PROGRAM PHASE 2 AWARD FOR FREESTANDING ARTICLE 31 CLINICS – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES



WHEREAS, the purpose of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) Vital Access Program (VAP) is to preserve critical access to Article 31 Mental Health Clinic services, such as that operated by the County of Chenango, and

WHEREAS, inter alia, the expected outcomes are to preserve geographic access, financially stabilize at risk clinics, restructure to attain overall fiscal viability, improve clinic operations and efficiencies, reduce clinic program costs, and improve quality and/or patient outcomes, and

WHEREAS, the Chenango County Mental Health Clinic has been awarded a two (2) year New York State Office of Mental Health Vital Access Program (VAP) award totaling $432,574.00, and

WHEREAS, the year 2016 appropriation of said award is $258,612.00, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase new Revenue Account

#A4595 - Fed Aid Vital Access, by $129,306.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase new Revenue Account

#A3495 – State Aid Vital Access, by $129,306.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, totaling $258,612.00, be made from said revenue accounts, to the

following new appropriation accounts, in the amount set opposite each:

Account# Title Amount A4320.211 VAP Equipment $ 3,000.00 A4320.444 VAP Other Expense $ 62,000.00 A4320.534 VAP CCSI Contract $ 76,250.00 A4320.574 VAP CNYS Contract $117,362.00

Total: $258,612.00 Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #58-16 Supervisor Brown noted that there was a lengthy discussion about this during the Finance Committee meeting. He said that he has been thinking about how we perform the accounting functions in our Mental Health Clinic. Mr. Brown said we are paying an outside person somewhere around $70,000 per year to do the fiscal management for Mental Health. He said that came about after we lost an employee. Mr. Brown said that cost has increased incrementally every year. He said we are now going to give them another $80,000 for what was presented as a “dashboard”. Mr. Brown said that we are now going to send $150,000 outside of the county for the fiscal management of this program. He said it certainly seems to him that we could find a person within our county to do this. Mr. Brown said he would like to make a referral to the Health and Human Services Committee. He said that he would like them to come up with a recommendation to stop the outside contracting and hire a full time employee to do the fiscal management for the Mental Health Clinic. Mr. Wilcox asked if Supervisor Brown is making a motion to amend the resolution. Mr. Brown said yes. Mr. Outwater seconded Mr. Brown’s motion for an amendment to the proposed resolution. Mr. McNeil asked if Mr. Brown’s motion means that this resolution will be tabled and referred back to committee. Mr. Wilcox said the motion refers the resolution back to committee but he doesn’t know if that means it is tabled. Mr. Gordon said Mr. Brown’s motion proposes to send the resolution back to committee to consider his proposal regarding the contractual expenditures. Mr. Woodford said that one of the appropriations in the resolution is the contractual appropriation. He said if they are going to look at alternatives that would need to be done prior to making the appropriation. Mr. Brown said that the resolution proposes to pay somewhere around $80,000 to a company for a dashboard and he is very skeptical of this. He said he believes we should be doing this in house. Mr. Blanchard said that this money is from a grant and we try not to hire people with grant money. Mr. Brown said that is a good point. Mr. Blanchard said that he doesn’t understand Mr. Brown’s problem with this because we are continually asking Mental Health to find ways to lower their local share. He said that is what this grant is all about. Mr. Blanchard said he is opposed to Mr. Brown’s motion for an amendment. Mr. Flanagan said that we have had this battle for many years. He said that we try not to hire employees with grant money. Mr. Flanagan said it seems as if we are having all sorts of trouble with Mental Health funding. Mr. Flanagan asked if this grant addresses any of the funding takebacks. Mr. Blanchard explained that they are trying to make sure that doesn’t happen with these funds. Mr. Flanagan said his question is if this grant will address some of the issues in Mental Health. Mr. Brown said that the idea of going outside of the county for this type of thing is to lower benefit costs. He said that we are paying $150,000 for a part time position. Mr. Brown said that when you compare that to the earnings of employees working every day in other departments (making nowhere near that amount of money) it doesn’t make much sense. Chairman Wilcox asked for a Roll Call vote on the amendment. Results of a Roll Call vote on the proposed amendment were: Yes – 341, No – 1349, Absent-37


Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Opposed: Supervisors Nabinger, Grace, Ireland, Jack, Raymond, Seneck, Starr, Wansor, Law, McNeil, Jeffrey, Blanchard, Nucero-Alger, Flanagan, Mastro and Heisler The amendment failed due to lack of a majority. Chairman Wilcox requested a Roll Call vote on the original resolution. Results of a Roll Call vote on the original resolution: Yes – 1690, No-0, Absent-37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the resolution duly adopted.



The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A4803 -

Fed Aid Program for the Aging, by $1,500.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $1,500.00, be made from Revenue Account #A4803, to

Appropriation Account #A7610.21 - Equipment, and be it further RESOLVED, That said appropriation shall provide the funds necessary for the purchase of one (1) laptop computer for

the Area Agency on Aging.


__________________ RESOLUTION #60-16P ESTABLISHING INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES AND

SLIDING FEE SCALES – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 2016

(Based on the 2014 HHS Poverty Guidelines)

1 2 3 4 Poverty % 100% 200% 225% 250%

Family Size 1 Weekly 228 457 514 571

Monthly 990 1,980 2,228 2,475 Yearly 11,880 23,760 26,730 29,700

2 Weekly 308 616 693 770

Monthly 1,335 2,670 3,004 3,338 Yearly 16,020 32,040 36,045 40,050


3 Weekly 388 775 872 969

Monthly 1,680 3,360 3,780 4,200 Yearly 20,160 40,320 45,360 50,400

4 Weekly 467 935 1,051 1,168

Monthly 2,025 4,050 4,556 5,063 Yearly 24,300 48,600 54,675 60,750

5 Weekly 547 1,094 1,231 1,367

Monthly 2,370 4,740 5,333 5,925 Yearly 28,440 56,880 63,990 71,100

6 Weekly 627 1,253 1,410 1,566

Monthly 2,715 5,430 6,109 6,788 Yearly 32,580 65,160 73,305 81,450

7 Weekly 706 1,413 1,589 1,766

Monthly 3,061 6,122 6,887 7,652 Yearly 36,730 73,460 82,643 91,825

8 Weekly 786 1,573 1,769 1,966

Monthly 3,408 6,815 7,667 8,519 Yearly 40,890 81,780 92,003 102,225

For each additional person, add Weekly 80 160 180 200

Monthly 347 693 780 867 Yearly 4,160 8,320 9,360 10,400

PROGRAM Multiplier for all others 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.00

Nursing 0 0 73 145 Lead 0 0 10 20

Administration Adult/Child 0 0 11 22 Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda Resolutions were: Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams The Chairman declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #61-16P AMENDING RESOLUTIONS #297-98 AND #197-06P - “ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR DEPARTMENT HEAD & COMMITTEE CHAIR’S INPUT INTO ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CHENANGO COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES”

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, by Resolutions #297-98 and #197-06P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors established and

modified the procedure and timeframe to be followed by Department Heads and Standing Committee Chairs in order to request special consideration for an employee on the Compensation Schedule, respectively, and

WHEREAS, the Standing Committee on Personnel recommends the timeframe for said considerations be further amended,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That Resolutions #297-98 and #197-06P of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby

are further amended to state that all special consideration requests for employees on the Compensation Schedule shall be received by the Personnel Committee at least one (1) day prior to the regularly scheduled meeting of said Committee immediately preceding the June meeting of the Board of Supervisors.


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RESOLUTION #62-16P AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN TRAVEL FOR CHARTER BUS SERVICE – DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Eastern Travel, of Oneonta, New York for charter bus service for the Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Ag Tour, sponsored by the Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the cost of said service is $825.00, payable from Capital Project Account #H8020.41 – Ag Tour.


__________________ RESOLUTION #63-16P CALLING PUBLIC HEARINGS ASSOCIATED WITH

ADOPTION OF CHENANGO COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby authorizes publication of legal notices

for Public Hearings associated with the adoption of the Chenango County Comprehensive Plan as follows: Date/Time Public Hearing Purpose May 9, 2016, 11:00 AM State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)


July 11, 2016, 11:00 AM Comprehensive Plan Adoption


__________________ RESOLUTION #64-16P DETERMINING THAT CHENANGO COUNTY SHALL BE

LEAD AGENCY FOR SEQRA PURPOSES OF THE CHENANGO COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROJECT

The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Chenango County Department of Planning & Development, in conjunction with the Chenango County

Planning & Development Board, has undertaken a project to develop a Chenango County Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to review the environmental impacts of the planned project under the New York State

Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and related regulations, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby determines that it shall act as Lead Agency,

subject to and in accord with Section 617.6 of SEQRA Regulations, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board with the advice and assistance of other County officials shall undertake

further procedures pursuant to SEQRA statutes and regulations to facilitate an environmental review and take any and all actions necessary to do so, and be it further

RESOLVED, That after reviewing the Project and applicable environmental impact criteria under SEQRA this Board of Supervisors shall, by further Resolution, make a Determination of Significance.


__________________ RESOLUTION #65-16 AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE CHENANGO COUNTY

MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN Mr. Brown offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, all of Chenango County has exposure to natural hazards that increase the risk to life, property,

environment and the County’s economy; and WHEREAS, pro-active mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event can reduce or eliminate long-

term risk to life and property; and WHEREAS, The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) established new requirements for

pre and post disaster hazard mitigation programs; and WHEREAS, a coalition of Chenango County municipalities with like planning objectives has been formed to

pool resources and create consistent mitigation strategies to be implemented within each partners identified capabilities, within Chenango County; and

WHEREAS, the coalition has completed a planning process that engages the public, assesses the risk and vulnerability to the impacts of natural hazards, develops a mitigation strategy consistent with a set of uniform goals and objectives, and creates a plan for implementing, evaluating and revising this strategy;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby adopts the Chenango County

Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (the “Plan”) as this jurisdiction’s Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, and resolves to execute the actions identified in the Plan that pertain to this jurisdiction.

Seconded by Mr. Law and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams


RESOLUTION #66-16 AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR REPAIR TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM – COUNTY ROAD 32/33 INTERSECTION – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - HIGHWAY

Mr. Brown offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, on April 4, 2016, high winds impacted various portions of Chenango County, causing sporadic electrical

power interruptions in the area, and WHEREAS, the traffic control system at the intersection of County Roads 32 and 33 in the Town of Norwich was

severely damaged by an electrical malfunction, causing the signals’ suspension to partially fail, and rendering the power and control systems inoperable, and

WHEREAS, occasionally, immediate letting of public work and the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment is required without competitive bidding, is required in order to protect the public health, safety and property of the County inhabitants, and

WHEREAS, given the intersection of County Roads 32 and 33 is the most highly-travelled in the County Road System, the repair of the traffic control system as quickly as possible is necessary to preserve public safety of County inhabitants,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors acknowledges exigent circumstances as described require an immediate

response to protect the welfare of the public, in such instances where time delays attendant upon the customary competitive bidding process would endanger public safety, and be it further

RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the Chenango County Director of Public Works to award contracts as necessary to repair the damage described that occurred on or about April 4, 2016, pursuant to Section 103, Subdivision 4 of the General Municipal Law.

Seconded by Mr. Seneck and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Prior to the adoption of Resolution #66-16 Mr. Flanagan asked if this resolution is referring to the Polkville intersection. Mr. Brown said yes. He said that there was a bad windstorm and one of NYSEG’s wires came down and fried our system. Mr. Fry said that he and Mr. Woodford are working with NYSEG to try and seek reimbursement for the cost of the repair. He said that it needed to be repaired as quickly as possible. Mr. Woodford said that the tab is about $12,000. Mr. Brown said we have filed the appropriate paperwork but he isn’t holding his breath. Mr. Flanagan said we should hold NYSEG accountable.

__________________ RESOLUTION #67-16P AUTHORIZING REVISED SOLID WASTE HAULER

AGREEMENTS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Public Works Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, for several years, the County of Chenango has executed Solid Waste Hauler agreements with solid waste

collectors and transporters, based on the expected tonnage per year of a particular hauler to be disposed at Chenango County Waste Management Facilities, and

WHEREAS, the criteria for the Solid Waste Hauler Agreement has been revised, inter alia, to reflect both tonnage per year, as well as ultimate disposal location,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney as to form, the Director of Public Works be and hereby

is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Chenango, One-Year Solid Waste Hauler Agreements, on an on-going basis, with Solid Waste Haulers for disposal at Chenango County Waste Management Facilities, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the schedule for tipping fees shall be as follows: Tonnage /Year Delivery Location Tipping Fee/Ton 0 — 5,000 Brisben or North Norwich $53.00 0 — 5,000 Pharsalia Landfill $48.00 Over 5,000 Pharsalia Landfill $43.00 RESOLVED, That said authorization shall remain in effect until the solid waste hauler agreement is further revised.



______________ RESOLUTION #68-16P AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO SILVERLINE

CONSTRUCTION OF BURDETT, NEW YORK FOR PRECAST PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BEAMS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY


Works, did advertise for bids for the award of contract for precast pre-stressed concrete beams on Whaupaunaucau Road, Town of North Norwich, BIN 3351170, and

WHEREAS, the lowest bid amount of $95,223.00 was submitted by Silverline Construction, of Burdett, New York, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Silverline Construction, of Burdett, New York, for precast concrete beams on Whaupaunaucau Road, Town of North Norwich, BIN 3351170, at a total base bid amount of $95,223.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, That payment for said contract shall be made from Appropriation Account #D5110.48 – Materials – Bridge Maintenance. Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda Resolutions were: Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams The Chairman declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #69-16P AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO STEVEN MILLER

CONSTRUCTION OF MAYFIELD, NEW YORK FOR PRECAST PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BEAMS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY


Works, did advertise for bids for the award of contract for precast pre-stressed concrete beams on County Road 8, Town of Pharsalia, BIN 3371310, and

WHEREAS, the lowest bid amount of $136,803.00 was submitted by Steven Miller Construction of Mayfield, New York,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Steven Miller Construction of Mayfield, New York, for precast concrete beams on County Road 8, Town of Pharsalia, BIN 3371310, at a total base bid amount of $136,803.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, That payment for said contract shall be made from Appropriation Account #D5110.48 – Materials – Bridge Maintenance. Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda Resolutions were: Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams The Chairman declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #70-16 AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH XEROX GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS, LLC FOR FIREHOUSE SOFTWARE SYSTEM AND SUPPORT SERVICES – BUREAU OF FIRE/ EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Mr. Mastro offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, since the inception of the new Public Safety Answering Point at the Public Safety Building, Chenango

County has utilized Firehouse software for compilation of fire and fire department data, and WHEREAS, said agreement is due for renewal, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Xerox Government Systems, LLC of Fairfax, Virginia for Firehouse Software, hosting and support services, and be it further

RESOLVED, That said renewal shall be for a five (5) year term commencing May 1, 2016 and terminating April 30, 2021, at $11,437 per year, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the cost of said agreement shall be made from State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) funds. Seconded by Mr. McNeil and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams Prior to the adoption of Resolution #70-16 Mr. McNeil said that we probably have more state homeland security funds than we are expending at this time. Mr. Beckwith confirmed that this resolution will have no effect on the budget. Mr. McNeil asked if a five year agreement is normal for this type of thing. Mr. Woodford confirmed that it is. Mr. Wilcox noted that this is simply a renewal.

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RESOLUTION #71-16 AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR DISTRICT

ATTORNEY SALARY INCREASE Mr. Mastro offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the recommendations of the New York State Commission on Legislative, Judicial and Executive

Compensation became effective April 1, 2016, and WHEREAS, in part, the Commission’s recommendations establish County Court Judge, and thus District Attorney,

salaries be 95% of Supreme Court Justices, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to appropriate the funds necessary to accommodate the increase effective April 1, 2016

through December 31, 2016, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A3030

– State Aid District Attorney Salary by $22,875.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $22,875.00, be made from Revenue Account #A3030, to

Appropriation Account #A1165.11 – District Attorney. Seconded by Mr. McNeil and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams’ Opposed: Supervisors Flanagan and Grace

Prior to the adoption of Resolution #71-16 Mr. Flanagan asked what type of impact this has on us. Mr. Woodford said that cost belongs to the county. Mr. Flanagan asked if we can back this down so that the fringes come out of there. Mr. Woodford said that state law requires that the salary of the District Attorney equal the salary of the County Court Judge. He said he doesn’t know that fringe benefit expenses would qualify as compensation. Mr. Gordon said that it is his understanding that the state legislature did not address the impact this would have on local governments. Mr. Flanagan asked how much we receive in state aid. Mr. Woodford said we budgeted somewhere in the low $70,000’s for 2016. He said historically the state has ponied up those dollars. Mr. Woodford said that could be done through the department of criminal justice and not through the budget process. He said we are appropriated those dollars assuming they are coming but we will know better by September. Mr. Brown said it is really nice when you work in a system where all the foxes run the henhouse. He said that is a pretty good deal and also why we spend half a million dollars at the court system.


Mr. McNeil asked if it would be possible for the county to go back to a part time District Attorney. He asked if that is even possible now that we have a full time District Attorney. Mr. Wilcox said he doesn’t know the answer to that question. Mr. Flanagan said that this could mean another $5,000 in fringe benefit costs. He asked where those are gathered from. Mr. Brown said it comes from the tax levy. Mr. Flanagan asked if we appropriate more or wait until we know if the amount we have budgeted runs out. Mr. Outwater said as you can see these people don’t live under the tax cap. Mr. Outwater said that he would refer this issue to the Finance committee for discussion regarding the generation of a letter to our state legislators. REFERRAL TO FINANCE

__________________ RESOLUTION #72-16P RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE

SHARE OF REVENUE COUNTIES RETAIN FOR PROVIDING STATE DMV SERVICES

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, 52 of the 62 New York Counties are mandated by the State to operate a local Department of Motor

Vehicles (DMV) Office; and WHEREAS, this local DMV operation is one of many examples of shared services that counties provide for the

state; and WHEREAS, under current law the State of New York takes 87.3% of all fees collected from the work performed by

the county operated DMV's; and WHEREAS, the remaining 12.7% county share has not been increased since 1999, yet the amount of work required

by the local DMV offices has increased in that same time period; and WHEREAS, the Governor and the State Legislature have repeatedly stated that lowering the property tax burden on

local residents is a key priority; and WHEREAS, increasing the county DMV revenue sharing rate will provide counties with needed revenue to

continue to provide necessary local government services and reduce pressure on property taxes without increasing costs or fees to local residents; and

WHEREAS, there is a clear inequity present when a county DMV provides all the services, including overhead and staffing needs, to fulfill these DMV services needed for state residents, yet the State takes 87.3% of the revenue generated from providing these services; and

WHEREAS, the State Senate recognized this inequity placed on counties and attempted to reduce the burden of local property taxpayers by overwhelmingly passing Senator Patty Richie's bill S-4964, which would raise the 12.7% county share up to a 25% share; and

WHEREAS, counties recognize the important function of the state DMV in providing both support to counties and resident services; accordingly, any loss in the state DMV operational budget that occurs from an increased county revenue should be made whole through the State General Fund.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors calls on Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and members

of the state Legislature to require a substantial increase of the county DMV revenue share with the State, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors shall forward copies of this resolution to

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, State Senator James L. Seward, State Senator Frederick J. Akshar II, Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch, Assemblyman Gary D. Finch, other New York counties, and the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC).

Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda Resolutions were: Yes – 1690, No – 0, Absent – 37 Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams The Chairman declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.


Mr. Mastro 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 2016 against Chenango County in the amount of $2,625,766.76.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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

$1,669,695.43, are accepted and made a part of the following summary.

GENERAL: Bills & Claims $ 1,787,894.82 Supervisors' Salaries $ 26,665.48 Certified Payroll $ 704,308.41 Sheriff Payroll $ 418,737.82 Social Svcs. Payroll $ 319,664.47 Self-insurance Payroll $ 777.36 $ 2,020.46 & Disbursements

$ 3,260,068.82


$ 441,171.64

WELFARE: Day Care $ 26,374.79 Administration $ 34,169.15 Preston Manor $ 46,828.07 Svcs. for Recipients $ 3,006.18 Medical $ 24,716.15 Family Assistance $ 213,151.96 Child Care $ 167,976.60 J.D. Care $ 198.36 Pmt. to State Schools $ - Safety Net $ 77,723.47 HEAP $ 77.00 Burials $ - EEA $ - $ 594,221.73

TOTALS $ 2,625,766.76 $ 1,669,695.43

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR March 2016 $ 4,295,462.19


Seconded by Supervisor Flanagan and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisor Evan Williams


SPEAKERS SUPERVISOR PETER FLANAGAN, TOWN OF PRESTON BOWMAN LAKE LAND ACQUISITION Supervisor Flanagan brought up the communication regarding the State of New York buying more land for Bowman Lake. He said that the Preston Town Board voted not to concur with the purchase. Mr. Flanagan said the park is already contiguous to 10,000 acres of land. He said it has been very hard to get any answers from Parks and Recreation. He said the land was purchased by the Open Space Institute before the Town of Preston was even notified. Supervisor Flanagan said that he asked the Office of Parks and Recreation why they even sent the letter out if the purchase had already been made. He said that the woman he was speaking to seemed surprised that the Town of Preston was irked by the issue. Mr. Flanagan said that the woman was supposed to have another individual contact him but that never happened. He said that she did get back to him to tell them that they had 90 days to respond and to let him know that the Town of Preston actually does count in the process. Mr. Flanagan said five years ago the State of New York was threatening to close parks. He said that in Chenango County the state closed Hunt’s Park and Roger’s Conservation Center in Sherburne. Supervisor Flanagan said that the state is going to spend close to a million dollars to add to the 10,000 acres that they already own in McDonough and Preston. He noted that the state owns 36% of the land in New York State and they have no plan to do anything with this new property other than acquire it. Supervisor Flanagan stated that this will take $11,000 worth of tax revenue off the rolls for the county, the schools and the towns. Supervisor Flanagan said he just doesn’t understand what the state is up to. He said he doesn’t consider the state to be an active steward of the land that they already have and the Town of Preston isn’t going to concur.

__________________ SUPERVISOR JOHN H. LAWRENCE, TOWN OF AFTON CHENANGO COUNTY SOIL & WATER DISTRICT 2015 Supervisor Lawrence said that he makes this presentation so that the full Board is aware of the return on investment from the Chenango County Soil & Water district. He read the following statement:

“Soil and Water Conservation Districts provide for the conservation and improvement of the soil and water resources of the state. Every county in New York and the nation has a Soil and Water District which is funded primarily by county, state and federal funds. In 2015 approximately 1.8 million dollars was spent in Chenango County implementing agricultural best management practices through our Soil and Water District. This impact on our local economy is tremendous. A dozen local contractors employing dozens of local employees in addition to independent haulers, local gravel pits, Saunders Concrete, Sherburne Steel Sales and many local hardware stores and plumbing outlets all benefit from this influx of capital. With the introduction of the new STAIEP, Southern Tier Agricultural Industry Enhancement Program, Chenango County will receive $3,000,000 over the next five years. This can only be administered through the Soil and Water District. Combining state and federal grant dollars when available makes it possible for our agricultural producers to implement comprehensive nutrient management plans, barnyards, silage leachate treatment systems, grazing systems, cover crops, manure storage facilities, set asides and stream buffer areas that are all necessary as best management practices to reduce nutrient pollution reaching the Chesapeake Bay. The county’s support of our Soil and Water District is appreciated by many people and returned back to us many times over. On behalf of Evan Williams and myself and all the employees of our Soil and Water District, I want to thank you.”

Chairman Wilcox thanked Mr. Lawrence for the information.


EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Seneck made a motion to enter into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. Supervisor Starr seconded the motion. Carried. Supervisor Canor made a motion to adjourn the executive session. Supervisor Starr seconded the motion. Carried. Mr. Lawrence said that he would make a motion to amend the Local Law regarding residency. Mr. Gordon said that as a point of order the specific language needs to be proposed and provided to each board member. He said that the information should be circulated prior to any vote. Mr. Law asked if this could be referred back to the Safety & Rules Committee. Mr. Woodford said that this is pertaining to a Personnel policy and according to rules of order it should be addressed in that committee. Mr. Gordon said he would prefer that someone make a motion to have him draft language in accordance with what has been discussed. He said that he could draft whatever was requested and then he would distribute the proposed amendment to the Local Law to all of the Supervisors well in advance of the next board meeting. Mr. Gordon said at that point a motion could be made to move the Local Law amendment process forward if the board chose to do that. Mr. Starr made a motion to ask the County Attorney to draft the appropriate language to amend Section Three of Local Law #2 of 1977 to add an exception that will coincide with New York State’s Public Officer Law as it stands on this date regarding residency requirements. Dr. Wansor seconded the motion. Carried. Mr. Woodford asked if Mr. Starr is willing to offer what will need to be drafted to continue the process. Mr. Starr said that he is. REFERRAL TO COUNTY ATTORNEY

__________________ CITY OF NORWICH/SOLAR CITY PROPOSAL Supervisor Grace asked if there is any update on the City of Norwich’s Solar City project. County Attorney Alan Gordon stated that City Attorney Patrick Flanagan asked that the issue not be presented to the full board until June. He said he believes that the City of Norwich has some tax issues to work out.

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ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m. to the Regular Board Meeting scheduled for May 9th, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.


REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016

Chairman of the Board Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.

Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the roll with all members present.

Supervisor George Seneck offered the invocation.

County Attorney Alan Gordon led the flag salute.

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APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

Regular Monthly Meeting – April 11, 2016

Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Seneck, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board.

Carried.

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COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Woodford stated that there were no additional communications.

Supervisor Canor moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to receive and file all of the communications. Carried.

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RESIGNATIONS

Jack T. Cook, Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Effective May 1, 2015

Gary Waffle, Youth Board – Effective May 9, 2016

Supervisor Outwater made a motion to accept the resignations. Supervisor Starr seconded the motion. Carried.

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APPOINTMENTS

Suzanne Bloes (DSS), Professional Advisory/Health Services Advisory Committee – Effective 05/09/16 - 12/31/19

Erica Anderson (OET), Youth Board – Effective 05/09/16 - 12/31/16

Randy Gibbon, Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Effective 05/09/16

Supervisor Jeffrey made a motion to approve the appointments. Supervisor Mastro seconded the motion. Carried.

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ANNUAL REPORTS

Director Ruth Roberts, Community Mental Hygiene Services

2015 Annual Report

Sheriff Ernie Cutting, Chenango County Sheriff’s Office

2015 Annual Report

Treasurer’s Office

Annual Update Document – Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2015


Supervisor Blanchard moved, seconded by Mr. Brown to receive and file all three annual reports. Carried.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

Planning & Economic Development 04/12/16

Ag, Buildings & Grounds 04/19/16

Safety & Rules 04/20/16

Public Works 04/21/16

Health & Human Services 04/26/16

Personnel 04/27/16

Finance 04/28/16

Supervisor Outwater made a motion to receive and file the committee reports. Supervisor Starr seconded the motion.

Carried.

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PREFERRED AGENDA

1. CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INCLUSION OF VIABLE AGRICULTURAL LANDS WITHIN

CERTIFIED AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT

2. AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PLANE LEATHER REPAIR, INC. FOR

HANGAR SPACE AT LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

3. AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PLANE LEATHER REPAIR, INC. FOR HANGAR

SPACE AT LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

4. AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF

CORRECTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOOD PRODUCTS FROM THE

OFFICE OF NUTRITIONAL SERVICES – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

5. APPROVAL OF 2016-2017 ANNUAL PROBATION STATE AID PLAN AND APPLICATION – PROBATION

OFFICE

6. 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

7. AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO J&E PILE DRIVING, INC., OF SYRACUSE, NEW YORK, FOR

INSTALLATION OF PILINGS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY

8. AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR PERSONAL CARE SERVICES FOR THE EISEP PROGRAM – AREA

AGENCY ON AGING

9. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK/TYPIST EXPENSES –

COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

10. CREATING PART-TIME CLERK POSITION AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE –

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

11. AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF BUILDING ACCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT –

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES

12. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR EXPENSES FOR THE PURCHASE OF SHELVING FOR

RECORDS STORAGE AND APPEALS – DISTRICT ATTORNEY

13. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TRANSITIONAL

ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT – PUBLIC TRANSIT

14. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF REMAINING FUNDS AND CLOSING TRUST AGENCY ACCOUNTS FOR

FEDERAL LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

15. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF BATTERY OPERATED TRIPOD LIGHTS –

BUREAU OF FIRE/ EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

16. SETTING THE DATE OF TAX SALE FOR THE YEAR 2016 AND SECURING TITLE SEARCH SERVICES FOR

PROPERTIES SUBJECT TO TAX SALE IN 2017

17. PROCLAIMING MAY 2016 OLDER AMERICANS MONTH IN CHENANGO COUNTY

18. A RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO FULLY REIMBURSE COUNTIES FOR

DISTRICT ATTORNEY SALARY INCREASES SET BY THE STATE


19. OPPOSING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY TO EXPAND BOWMAN LAKE STATE PARK BY THE

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION

20. PROCLAIMING MAY 2016 “MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH” IN CHENANGO COUNTY


21. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MADISON COUNTY FOR JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIT

RESPONSE – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

22. GRANTING APPROVAL TO COMBINE THE TOWN OF OXFORD AND VILLAGE OF OXFORD VITAL

STATISTIC REGISTRATION DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 4120.2(A) OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW

23. DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAX – OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2016

24. CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2016 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING

LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 1977 “A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF CHENANGO, STATE OF NEW YORK,

PURSUANT TO ARTICLE TWO, SECTION TEN OF THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW OF THE STATE OF

NEW YORK TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY AND DOMICILIARY EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS FOR COUNTY DEPARTMENT HEADS AND DEPUTY DEPARTMENT HEADS”

25. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHENANGO

HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM – PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Supervisor Mastro made a motion to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions. Supervisor Flanagan seconded the motion.

Supervisor Khoury requested that Resolution # 18 be removed from the Preferred Agenda.

Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1727, No – 0, Absent – 0

Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #74-16 GRANTING APPROVAL TO COMBINE THE TOWN OF OXFORD AND VILLAGE OF OXFORD VITAL STATISTIC REGISTRATION DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 4120.2(A) OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW

Mr. Wilcox offered the following, and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Registrars of Vital Statistics of the Town of Oxford and the Village of Oxford have entered into an

agreement to consolidate the Village of Oxford with the Town of Oxford into one primary registration district of the Town of

Oxford, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 4120.2(a) of the Public Health Law, such action is subject to the approval of the

Chenango County Board of Supervisors, and

WHEREAS, based upon approval by the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, the New York Commissioner of Health

will issue an order combining the two districts,


RESOLVED, That upon the request of the Town of Oxford and the Village of Oxford, the Chenango County Board of

Supervisors does hereby approve the consolidation and combination of the Town of Oxford and the Village of Oxford into one Town

of Oxford Primary Registration District, and be it further

RESOLVED , That the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is hereby directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to

the New York State Commissioner of Health, the Clerk of the Town of Oxford, the Supervisor of the Town of Oxford, the Clerk of

the Village of Oxford, and the Mayor of the Village of Oxford.


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RESOLUTION #75-16P CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INCLUSION OF

VIABLE AGRICULTURAL LANDS WITHIN CERTIFIED

AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT

The Agriculture, Buildings, & Grounds Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:


WHEREAS, effective September 17, 2003, Agriculture and Markets Law was amended by adding a new section 303-b,

and

WHEREAS, said legislative amendment allows the legislative body of any county containing a certified agricultural

district to designate an annual thirty (30) day period within which a land owner may submit to such body a request for inclusion

of land which is predominantly viable agricultural land prior to the districts established review period, and

WHEREAS, during said 30-day period, the County of Chenango has received requests for the inclusion of one (1)

parcel into existing agricultural districts, to wit:

Tax Map # Town Acres Classification Street Name

233.-1-17.6 Guilford 18.24 240 – Rural Res. Junction Rd

and

WHEREAS, the Chenango County Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board and the Standing Committee on

Agriculture, Buildings & Grounds have reviewed the inclusions and recommended their adoption, and

WHEREAS, Section 303-b of Article 25AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law requires that a public hearing be held

by the County Legislative body prior to the adoption of said requests for inclusion into an existing certified agricultural district,


RESOLVED, That a public hearing on the requested inclusions into existing certified agricultural districts be held by

the Board of Supervisors on the 13th day of June, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in the Supervisors Chambers, County Office Building,

Norwich, New York, and be it further

RESOLVED, That notice of this public hearing be given by the Clerk of this Board by publishing said notice in

newspapers having a general circulation in Chenango County, and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of said notice shall be given in writing to those municipalities whose territories encompass

said lands requesting inclusion and to the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture & Markets.

Seconded by Mr. Mastro.



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RESOLUTION #76-16 DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAX –

OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2016

Mr. Outwater offered the following, and moved its adoption:

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 $ 7,771.54 $ 1,303.49

Bainbridge $ 7,967.02 $ 2,451.98

Columbus $ 3,119.00

Coventry $ 5,873.44


German $ 270.50

Greene $ 29,667.97 $ 6,256.97

Guilford $ 8,108.50

Lincklaen $ -

McDonough $ 5,002.50

New Berlin $ 8,180.41 $ 1,530.59

North Norwich $ 117,685.85

City of Norwich $ 57,697.46

Town of Norwich $ 24,030.96

Otselic $ 914.00

Oxford $ 7,386.29 $ 1,754.16

Pharsalia $ 1,997.50

Pitcher $ 2,229.78

Plymouth $ 9,033.50

Preston $ 2,777.00

Sherburne $ 12,456.50 $ 5,047.34

Earlville

$ 930.67

Smithville $ 3,799.00

Smyrna $ 2,064.60 $ 177.90

Total: $ 318,033.31 $ 19,453.11

Grand Total: $ 337,486.42

Seconded by Supervisor Wansor and duly adopted.

Mr. Flanagan asked what is going on in North Norwich. He wondered if they have started the casino there. Dr. Wansor

explained that the large amount was from the pharmacy.

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RESOLUTION #77-16 A RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO

FULLY REIMBURSE COUNTIES FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY

SALARY INCREASES SET BY THE STATE


WHEREAS, on December 24, 2015, New York State Commission on Legislative, Judicial, and Executive

Compensation voted to recommend increasing all state judge salaries in 2016 and 2018, and

WHEREAS, the recommended increase placed Supreme Court judges’ salaries at $193,000 in 2016 and $203,000 in

2018 and placed County Court Judges at 95% of a Supreme Court Justice’s salary, and

WHEREAS, on April 1st the state approved the Commission’s recommendation, and

WHEREAS, New York State Judiciary Law Section 183-a links judicial salaries to county District Attorney (DA)

salaries to be equal or higher than either the County Court Judge or Supreme Court Judge in a county, depending on county size

and full-time or part-time status, and

WHEREAS, for over 50 years, the state has funded all salary increases that they imposed on the counties, and

WHEREAS, the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York (DAASNY), recognizing the automatic

nature of these increases and its effect on local county budgets, and further to support the counties' position, requested in

correspondences with state officials that the state fund this salary increase as well, and


WHEREAS, this salary increase recommendation occurred well after all counties set their 2016 budgets in law, and

WHEREAS, to the extent that the Commission’s recommendations, do in fact, supersede the provisions of Judiciary

Law section 221-d as applicable to District Attorney’s annual salary, and

WHEREAS, DA’s are entitled to the compensation they are owed pursuant to state law for fulfilling the state

constitutional and statutory duties related to the enforcement of the state penal law, and

WHEREAS, on April 1, 2016 the State Legislature enacted a $150 billion State Budget, but did not include the funding

for the $1.6 million in reimbursement costs for the increase in DA salaries, and

WHEREAS, the state has been careful over the past few years to avoid shifting costs to the local tax base, mindful of

the impact locally with the state imposed property tax cap, and

WHEREAS, for many counties this salary increase represents approximately 1/3 of their total allowable property tax

growth for all government operation in 2016,


RESOLVED, That the County of Chenango calls on the State of New York to immediately pass legislation and pay for

this increase retroactive to April 1, 2016, and not pass this unfunded mandate on to local taxpayers, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors shall forward copies of this resolution to

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, State Senator James L. Seward, State Senator Frederick J. Akshar II, Assemblyman Clifford W.

Crouch, Assemblyman Gary D. Finch, other New York counties, and the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC).


Prior to the adoption of Resolution #77-16 Supervisor Khoury said that he isn’t sure that anyone would oppose something like

this. He said that Mr. Brown did a thorough job of explaining at last month’s meeting that the state has basically stepped in and

created a maximum wage law for the District Attorneys in our state. Mr. Khoury said that this Board sent a resolution (similar to

the one proposed today) to our legislators opposing the proposed increase in the minimum wage. He said those legislators

responded that they endorsed this county’s position. Supervisor Khoury said the Town of Smyrna sent the same resolution and

received the same letter from our legislators declaring that they agreed with Smyrna’s position. Mr. Khoury said that no sooner

were those letters received than the minimum wage increase was approved in Albany with only one legislator in opposition. He

asked if there is any way to call these legislators on the carpet about voting the opposite way they indicated they were going to

vote. Mr. Flanagan said no, but we ought to. Chairman Wilcox said that unfortunately our only option is probably at the voting

booths in November.

Mr. Flanagan made a motion to send a letter to our legislators taking note of their votes on the minimum wage increase. He said

that the letter should state that we were baffled by the fact that their vote that was completely contrary to the position they

claimed to have in their communications with us. Mr. Flanagan said that our letter should ask for an explanation of their vote

that was in complete contradiction to what they told us in their correspondence.

Mr. McNeil seconded the motion.

Mr. Outwater said that this letter should be sent to all counties so that they can do the same thing. Mr. Brown said that sending a

letter would at least show that we are paying attention to what they are doing. Mr. Flanagan agreed that our legislators should

know that we are watching.

Carried.

REFERRAL TO THE CLERK OF THE BOARD TO ISSUE SUCH LETTERS

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RESOLUTION #78-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SENIOR

ACCOUNT CLERK/TYPIST EXPENSES – COMMUNITY

MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES


RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $4,317.90, be made from Appropriation Account #A4320.186

– Staff Social Worker, to Appropriation Account #A4320.17 – Sr. Account Clerk/Typist, in order to provide the funds necessary

for an overlap in said position due to a vacancy and refill prior to pay-out date.





RESOLUTION #79-16P CREATING PART-TIME CLERK POSITION AND MAKING

APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL

SERVICES


RESOLVED, That, effective May 30, 2016, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create

Appropriation Account #A6010.180 – Clerk PT, at 19 hours per week, and be it further

RESOLVED, That, effective May 30,2016, a transfer of funds, in the amount of $7,209.36, be made from

Appropriation Account #A6010.186 – Clerk, to Appropriation Account #A6010.180 – Clerk PT, and be it further

RESOLVED, That Appropriation Account #A6010.186 – Clerk, shall not be funded for 2017.




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RESOLUTION #80-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF

BUILDING ACCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT – DEPARTMENT

OF PUBLIC FACILITIES


RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $3,000.00, be made from Appropriation Account #A1620.48 –

Building Repairs, to Appropriation Account #A1620.21 – Equipment, and be it further

RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $6,500.00, be made from Appropriation Account #A1620.58 –

Repairs/Courthouse, to Appropriation Account #A1620.21 – Equipment, in order to provide the funds necessary for the purchase

of Key Fobs, Readers, Key Pads, and Signs for access control at the Chenango County Office Building.




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RESOLUTION #81-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR EXPENSES

FOR THE PURCHASE OF SHELVING FOR RECORDS

STORAGE AND APPEALS – DISTRICT ATTORNEY


WHEREAS, the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office has available to it New York State Drug Forfeiture

Proceeds, and

WHEREAS, the use of said funds is restricted by the State of New York to law enforcement purposes only, with a

current balance of $6,098.55, and

WHEREAS, the Chenango County District Attorney has recommended a portion of the available State Forfeiture

Proceeds be used for the purchase of shelving for records storage at a cost of $1,376.68, and

WHEREAS, additionally, it is recommended all remaining available State Forfeiture Proceeds be utilized for on-going

appeals,


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 $1,376.68, from Account #A511 – Appropriated Reserve – Drug Forfeiture Proceeds,

to Appropriation Account #A1165.21 – Equipment, in order to provide the funds necessary for the purchase of shelving for

records storage, and be it further


make a transfer of all remaining funds, in the amount of approximately $4,721.87, from Account #A511 – Appropriated Reserve


– Drug Forfeiture Proceeds, to Appropriation Account #A1165.194 – In-house Appeals, in order to provide additional funds for

appeals.




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RESOLUTION #82-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF NEW YORK STATE

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE

FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT – PUBLIC TRANSIT


WHEREAS, in October 2013, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) implemented the takeover of

Medicaid the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program in this region of New York, and

WHEREAS, in the wake of the takeover, county public transportation systems throughout rural New York were

severely impacted by the marked reduction in transports, and

WHEREAS, NYSDOH and the New York State Department of Transportation devised the Transitional Assistance

Program, the NYSDOH program funded by the state share of Medicaid, and

WHEREAS, said assistance is an effort to aid local public transit systems in this transition phase, and

WHEREAS, Chenango County is in receipt of $970,519.00 in NYSDOH Transitional Assistance,


RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to appropriate revenue received, in the

amount of $970,519.00, from Revenue Account #A3597A – State Aid Transitional Assistance, to new Appropriation Account

#A5630.49B – Transitional Assistance 2016.




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RESOLUTION #83-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF REMAINING FUNDS AND

CLOSING TRUST AGENCY ACCOUNTS FOR FEDERAL

LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS – SHERIFF’S

OFFICE


WHEREAS, by Resolutions #109-97 and #321-97, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized the creation

of Trust Agency Accounts T-95 and T-95A, respectively, for use associated with the receipt and disbursement of federal Local

Law Enforcement Block Grants, and

WHEREAS, all activities associated with said Local Law Enforcement Block Grants have been completed,



make transfers of funds, totaling $499.18, from Trust Agency Accounts T-95 and T-95A, to Appropriation Account #A3170.190

– Overtime, and be it further

RESOLVED, That Trust Agency Accounts T-95 and T-95A are hereby closed.





RESOLUTION #84-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF

BATTERY OPERATED TRIPOD LIGHTS – BUREAU OF FIRE/

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES


RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $900.00, be made from Appropriation Account #A3410.52 –

Fire Investigation, to Appropriation Account #A3410.21 – Equipment, in order to provide the funds necessary for the purchase of

two (2) battery operated tripod lights with chargers and extra batteries.




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RESOLUTION #85-16P SETTING THE DATE OF TAX SALE FOR THE YEAR 2016 AND

SECURING TITLE SEARCH SERVICES FOR PROPERTIES

SUBJECT TO TAX SALE IN 2017


WHEREAS, certain parcels of real property have been acquired by reason of non-payment of 2012 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,

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 2017,


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 non-payment of 2012 taxes and related charges shall be held on

July 21, 2016 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 2017, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to pay the above cost of said services

from currently available budget Appropriation Account #A1362.48 – Search Fees.




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RESOLUTION #86-16P OPPOSING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY TO

EXPAND BOWMAN LAKE STATE PARK BY THE NEW YORK

STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC

PRESERVATION



WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation And Historic Preservation (OPRHP) desires to acquire

approximately 300 acres of land in the Chenango County Towns of Preston and McDonough, for the purposes of “expansion of

the park trail system and would provide important buffer land to the existing park,” and

WHEREAS, Bowman Lake State Park is surrounded by thousands of acres of New York State Department of

Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) forest lands, and

WHEREAS, additionally, the Finger Lakes Trail traverses not only the adjacent NYSDEC forest lands, but Bowman

Lake State Park itself, and

WHEREAS, due to fiscal constraints, several State Parks were at risk of closure in recent history, and Hunt’s Pond

State Park in the Town of New Berlin ceased operation as a State Park, and

WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) will apparently purchase the property,


RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby opposes the acquisition of land to expand

the trail system, and provide buffer area for Bowman Lake State Park, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors further opposes utilization of the Environmental

Protection Fund for the purchase of said property, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors shall forward copies of this resolution to

OPRHP Commissioner Rose Harvey, State Senator Frederick J. Akshar II, and Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch.




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RESOLUTION #87-16P AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR PERSONAL CARE

SERVICES FOR THE EISEP PROGRAM – AREA AGENCY ON

AGING

The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:

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, 2016 through March 31, 2017,


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, 2016 through March 31, 2017:

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 $0.50 over the 2015-2016

agreement, as follows:

Personal Care Level I: $18.00

Personal Care Level II: $18.50

RESOLVED, That payment for said contracts be made from Appropriation Account #A7610.55 – EISEP Sub

Contractors.





RESOLUTION #88-16P PROCLAIMING MAY 2016 OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

IN CHENANGO COUNTY


WHEREAS, the County of Chenango includes a community of older Americans who deserve recognition for

their contributions to our nation; and

WHEREAS, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors recognizes that older adults are trailblazers—

advocating for themselves, their peers, and their communities—paving the way for future generations; and

WHEREAS, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors and Area Agency on Aging are committed to

raising awareness about issues facing older Americans and helping all individuals to thrive in communities of their

choice for as long as possible; and

WHEREAS, we appreciate the value of inclusion and support in helping older adults successfully

contribute to and benefit from their communities; and

WHEREAS, our community can provide opportunities to enrich the lives of individuals of all ages by:

Promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and social involvement.

Emphasizing home and community-based services that support independent living.

Ensuring community members can benefit from the contributions and experience of older adults.

NOW THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, That I, Lawrence N. Wilcox, Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, do hereby

proclaim May 2016 to be Older Americans Month and urge every resident to take time this month to recognize older adults and

the people who serve and support them as powerful and vital individuals who greatly contribute to the community.




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RESOLUTION #89-16P PROCLAIMING MAY 2016 “MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

MONTH” IN CHENANGO COUNTY


WHEREAS, the citizens in Chenango County value the health and well-being of their families and fellow citizens, and

therefore are proud to support the observance of Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May 2016, Changing

Minds About Mental Health One Conversation At A Time; and

WHEREAS, Chenango County Department of Mental Hygiene Services is committed to a community-based system of

care that promotes HOPE, WELLNESS & RECOVERY, for children and adults who experience mental health challenges; and

WHEREAS, healthy mental health is essential to everyone's health and well-being; and

WHEREAS, prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental illness; and

WHEREAS, there is a strong body of research that supports specific tools that all Chenango County citizens can use to

better handle challenges, and protect their health and well-being; and

WHEREAS, mental illnesses are real and prevalent in our county and state; and

WHEREAS, with early and effective treatment, those individuals with mental illnesses can recover and lead full,

productive lives; and

WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, healthcare provider, organization and citizen shares the burden

of mental illnesses and has a responsibility to promote wellness and support prevention efforts,


RESOLVED, That The Chenango County Board of Supervisors does hereby ask all residents of our county to join in

declaring May 2016 as Mental Health Awareness Month and call on the citizens, government agencies, public and private

institutions, businesses and schools in Chenango County to increase awareness of mental health disorders and the need to focus

on prevention measures and ensure access to services for those who are in need of mental health services.





RESOLUTION #90-16 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS

FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHENANGO HOUSING

REHABILITIATION PROGRAM – PLANNING &

DEVELOPMENT

Mr. Law offered the following, and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, by Resolutions #86-13 and #87-13, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized Opportunities

for Chenango, Inc.-operated Homebuyer VI and Housing Rehabilitation Programs, respectively, funded by existing program

income deposits, and

WHEREAS, said housing rehabilitation program has utilized its available appropriation, and it is it recommended the

appropriation made for the homebuyer program be transferred to the rehabilitation program, and

WHEREAS, additionally three (3) existing revolving loan fund accounts, previously authorized for the program

funding, have an unappropriated balance of $10,145.43, which may also be utilized for housing rehabilitation purposes,


RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the

amount of $143,737.67, from Community Development Account #CD8668.550 – OFC Homebuyer VI, to Community

Development Account #CD8668.551 – OFC Housing Rehab, and be it further

RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $10,145.43, be made from Revenue Account #CD4910

– Community Development, to Community Development Account #CD8668.551 – OFC Housing Rehab.

Seconded by Mr. McNeil and duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #91-16P AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH

PLANE LEATHER REPAIR, INC. FOR HANGAR SPACE AT LT.

WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, by Resolution #158-13, 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, said lease expires June 30, 2016, and

WHEREAS, Plane Leather Repair, Inc., of PO Box 150, Norwich, New York has also requested to lease approximately

one-half of the jet hangar for additional space for aircraft maintenance and repair, and

WHEREAS, it is recommended the existing lease be amended for the remainder of its term, and the additional area

may be incorporated into a new lease commencing July 1, 2016, to be authorized by separate resolution of this Board of

Supervisors,


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 amendment to the lease agreement with

Plane Leather Repair, Inc., of PO Box 150, Norwich, New York for one-half of the jet hangar at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton/

Chenango County Airport, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the monthly rental fee for said space shall be $400.00 per month, plus $25.00 per day for heat, and

be it further

RESOLVED, That, in the event the jet hangar may be used to base a large aircraft, Plane Leather will vacate the space

for that use, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the term of said lease agreement shall be effective through June 30, 2016.





RESOLUTION #92-16P AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH

PLANE LEATHER REPAIR, INC. FOR HANGAR SPACE AT LT.

WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, by Resolution #158-13, 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, said lease expires June 30, 2016, and

WHEREAS, Plane Leather Repair, Inc., of PO Box 150, Norwich, New York has also requested to lease approximately

one-half of the jet hangar for additional space for aircraft maintenance and repair, authorized separately as an amendment through

June 30, 2016, and

WHEREAS, it is recommended the existing lease be renewed under current terms, incorporating the amended space of

one-half of the jet hangar for the period commencing July 1, 2016,


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 renewal of the lease agreement,

incorporating the additional area of one-half of the jet hangar, with Plane Leather Repair, Inc., of PO Box 150, Norwich, New

York, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the term of said lease renewal shall be July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019, and be it further

RESOLVED, That, in the event the jet hangar may be used to base a large aircraft, Plane Leather will vacate the space

for that use.




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RESOLUTION #93-16P AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO J&E PILE DRIVING, INC.,

OF SYRACUSE, NEW YORK, FOR INSTALLATION OF

PILINGS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY

The Public Works Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:

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 for installation of pilings on County Road 8, Town of Pharsalia, BIN

3371310, and

WHEREAS, the lowest bid amount of $36,500.00 was submitted by J&E Pile Driving, Inc., of Syracuse, 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 J&E Pile Driving, Inc.,

of Syracuse, New York, for installation of piles on County Road 8, Town of Pharsalia, BIN 3371310, at a total base bid amount

of $36,500.00, 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 #94-16 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MADISON COUNTY

FOR JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIT RESPONSE –

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Mr. Mastro offered the following, and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, Section 119-o of the General Municipal Law permits municipalities to enter into agreements for the

cooperative performance of activities and functions, and


WHEREAS, through a grant from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

(DHSES), the Madison County Sheriff has planned the inception and support of a joint Tactical Response Unit consisting of the

counties of Madison, Chenango, and Cortland, and

WHEREAS, as a means to more efficiently utilize resources at no cost to the participants, the Chenango County Sheriff

recommends the County of Chenango enter into said agreement with Madison County for a Joint Special Response Unit,


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 Madison County for a Joint Special

Response Unit comprising Madison, Chenango, and Cortland Counties, and be it further

RESOLVED, That there is no cost associated with said agreement, and be it further

RESOLVED, That said agreement shall terminate April 30, 2021.

Seconded by Mr. Law and duly adopted. __________________

RESOLUTION #95-16P AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 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 Resolutions #147-08 and #27-13P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized agreements

with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (NYS DOCCS), 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 Corrections 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 July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021.




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RESOLUTION #96-16P APPROVAL OF 2016-2017 ANNUAL PROBATION STATE AID

PLAN AND APPLICATION – PROBATION OFFICE


WHEREAS, the Director of the Chenango County Probation Department has developed the 2016-2017 Annual

Probation State Aid Plan and Application for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Probation and

Correctional Alternatives,


RESOLVED, That the 2016-2017 Annual Probation State Aid Plan and Application for the New York State Division of

Criminal Justice Services, Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives for the Chenango County Probation Office be and

hereby is approved and authorized for submission, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to execute

any and all documents associated with said Plan and Application on behalf of the County of Chenango.





RESOLUTION #97-16P 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, 2016 through June 30, 2017, 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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RESOLUTION #98-16 CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

NO. 1 OF 2016 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 2

OF 1977 “A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF CHENANGO,

STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE TWO,

SECTION TEN OF THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW OF

THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY AND

DOMICILIARY EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS FOR COUNTY DEPARTMENT HEADS AND

DEPUTY DEPARTMENT HEADS”

Mr. Starr offered the following, and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors hold a Public Hearing upon Proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2016, entitled

“A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 2 of 1977 “A Local Law of the County of Chenango, State of New York, pursuant to

Article Two, Section ten of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York to establish residency and domiciliary

employment eligibility qualifications for County Department Heads and Deputy Department Heads,” such Public Hearing to be

held on June 13, 2016 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.

Seconded by Mr. Flanagan.

Mr. Khoury asked if this is a vote to bring this proposed change in the Local Law to a public hearing. Mr. Woodford said yes

and the wording of the change has been attached so that each supervisor has it in their hands 30 days prior to the date of the vote.

Mr. Heisler said that if you vote yes to this today you are (in essence) voting in favor of the issue.

Mr. Khoury said that in his opinion this is changing a law meant for the good of the county when in essence it is being changed

for an individual. Mr. Raymond asked if voting to take this to a public hearing implies that this board endorses the issue.

Chairman Wilcox said in his opinion it does. Mr. Raymond said that by doing this we are changing a 30 year old law that has

been challenged a total of maybe three times to the best of anyone’s memory. He asked if we are saying that we want to change a

law because we are anticipating problems filling a position in one department of this county. He asked if that makes sense to

anyone.

Mr. Lawrence said that he thinks we are trying to correct a law that is 40 years old. He said it is our responsibility to do the best

job we can do for the county when hiring department heads. Mr. Lawrence said in some cases that would require that we look

outside of the county to find qualified people. He said that doesn’t meant that we wouldn’t hire people from inside the county but


he sees no reason not to consider people just because they live outside of the county. Mr. Heisler asked Mr. Lawrence where that

ends. Mr. Lawrence said that it ends with the interview of a group of qualified candidates. Mr. Heisler said he realizes it is

different because they (the Supervisors) are elected, but he is sure that if Supervisors could live outside of their town it would be

possible to find someone more qualified than John Lawrence for the Town of Afton. Mr. Lawrence said that he might disagree

with that. Mr. Heisler said he realizes it isn’t comparing apples to apples but the premise is the same. Mr. Heisler said that if you

live in the county you know what is going on in the county. Mr. Lawrence said that he believes that there are certain positions in

the county where a person needs to live in the area that they represent such as school boards, etc. He said that state and county

governments fall into a different category than town and school governments. Mr. Lawrence said that you should interview and

hire the person that it is the best from the pool of applicants available. He said that doesn’t mean a person couldn’t be released

for non-performance. Mr. Lawrence said that he doesn’t think living in the county matters for certain positions.

Mr. Raymond asked if we are only talking about one position. Mr. Lawrence said we already have this in place for some of our

departments and we are suggesting that the county accept the same description that the state has. Mr. Raymond asked if a public

officer is the same thing as a department head. Mr. Gordon said no. He said that they are very different things.

Mr. Williams said that he came into the building thinking that he was going to be in favor of having this public hearing. He said

that after having discussions with various individuals today he thinks there will be unintended consequences if the Board goes

through with this. Mr. Williams asked how many departments this will affect in the end. He said he has some difficulty with that

piece of it.

Chairman Wilcox asked for a roll call vote after the end of the discussion. Mr. Woodford began the roll call with Supervisor

Jeffrey.

Yes – 738 (Supervisors Nucero-Alger, Flanagan, Mastro, Lawrence, Nabinger, Grace, Seneck, Starr and Wansor)

No – 989 (Supervisors Jeffrey, Williams, Brown, Blanchard, Heisler, Khoury, Ireland, Jack, Raymond, Outwater, Canor, Law,

McNeil and Wilcox)

Absent – 0

The resolution failed for lack of a simple majority.

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Mr. Seneck 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

April 2016 against Chenango County in the amount of $2,929,196.35.


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

$1,949,846.28, are accepted and made a part of the following summary.

GENERAL:

Bills & Claims $ 1,805,469.57

Supervisors' Salaries $ 26,665.48

Certified Payroll $ 718,274.06

Sheriff Payroll $ 678,421.75

Social Svcs. Payroll $ 320,112.13

Self-insurance Payroll $ 777.36 $ 2,020.46

& Disbursements

$ 3,551,740.81

HIGHWAY:

Co. Rd. Bills & Claims $ 191,967.60

Co. Rd. Pay & Mach. Rentals $ 218,855.47 $ 163,000.82


Rd. Mach. Bills & Claims $ 70,678.01

Rd. Machinery Payrolls $ 41,351.58

$ 686,853.48

WELFARE:

Day Care $ 27,406.20

Administration $ 72,211.91

Preston Manor $ 20,110.34

Svcs. for Recipients $ 1,190.00

Medical $ 24,180.76

Family Assistance $ 199,883.83

Child Care $ 191,743.97

J.D. Care $ 8,564.09

Pmt. to State Schools $ -

Safety Net $ 94,880.52

HEAP $ -

Burials $ -

EEA $ 276.72 $640,448.34

TOTALS $ 2,929,196.35 $1,949,846.28

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR April 2016 $4,879,042.63 TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS TO DATE $18,060,141.79

Seconded by Supervisor Law and duly adopted.

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Constitution Pipeline Disapproval

Mr. Brown said he would like to make a referral regarding the DEC shooting down the Constitution Pipeline. He asked if anyone

knows if there is another plan. Mr. Flanagan said there is some talk of trying to override the decision with a suit. He said that

somehow applies to the federal government but he doesn’t know for sure. Mr. Brown said maybe we can get Canada to take us.

He said he doesn’t think that the Governor of New York has any interest in Upstate New York at all. Mr. Brown said that the

governor doesn’t place any importance on economic development at all and in order to succeed we need the same tools that

everyone else has.

Mr. Brown said we need to try to regroup here and see if there is anything that we can do. He said maybe we can go to the

governor and ask what his plan is. Mr. Brown said that we have impressive companies here that want to grow here and be here

and hire our youth. He said he doesn’t think that the governor cares about any of that. Mr. Brown said one of the concerns about

the Constitution Pipeline was that they were going to take down some 900 acres of forest. He said that the DEC is going to clear

cut every single red pine tree in the Town of Pharsalia and that is well over 1000 acres. Mr. Brown said it seems to him that the

real interest is the anti-fracking. He said we have a real need for natural gas in Chenango County and we need to do something

about that. Mr. Flanagan said that we may as well write directly to the governor as the DEC doesn’t make the call on any of this.

Mr. Brown said we need to ask for the alternative plan.

Mr. Palmatier said that there is a regional group working on the supply issue. He said SUNY Oneonta spent over $380,000 on

switching fuel sources as their gas supply was cut off. He said that the Chobani plant at Woods Corners was cut off recently due

to the same lack of supply. Mr. Brown said he thinks we all know the importance of this.

Mr. Brown made a referral to the Planning & Economic Development Committee to discuss the disapproval of the Constitution

Pipeline and determine the best way to determine what the state’s alternate plan may be.

Mr. McNeil seconded the motion.

Mr. Grace said he thinks more discussion regarding the pipeline is a good idea. He said we need to hear from all sides and then

have a more rational discussion.

Carried.

REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE


PUBLIC HEARING

RE: SEQRA – 2016 Chenango County Comprehensive Plan

Mr. Woodford read the call of the Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m.

Chairman Wilcox declared the Public Hearing open and asked anyone wishing to speak to come forward and state their

name. The Chairman repeated his request.

With no one wishing to speak, Mr. Seneck moved, seconded by Mr. Canor, to close the Public Hearing at 11:02 a.m.

Carried.

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REPORTS (ANNUAL)

Director Ruth Roberts, Community Mental Hygiene Services

2015 Annual Report

Chairman Wilcox presented Director Roberts with a certificate proclaiming May as Mental Health Month in Chenango

County. Ms. Roberts asked for her Peer Engagement Specialists to be recognized and to accept the certificate.

Ms. Roberts said that May being Mental Health Month coincides with the 2015 Annual Report. She thanked Chairman

Wilcox and the Board of Supervisors for allowing her the opportunity to touch upon the highlights of 2015.

Director Roberts noted that the two clinics serving the mentally ill and the chemically addicted were brought together

in 2015. She said that the new clinic name is now Chenango County Behavioral Health Services and that involves a new mission

statement: “Chenango County Behavioral Health Services is committed to offering the highest quality behavioral health

treatment in the most cost effective and compassionate manner while promoting hope, wellness and recovery.” She said that the

mission statement reflects their new identity and their commitment to promote Hope, Wellness and Recovery. Ms. Roberts

mentioned that Director Julie Gates and the Public Facilities staff helped them tremendously from the beginning to the end of the

collocation. She said they were wonderful. Ms. Roberts also thanked Clerk of the Board RC Woodford for helping them through

the entire planning process.

Director Roberts reported that 1,562 individuals received 24,622 total services from the clinics in 2015. She said that

the clinics fall under two separate departments of New York State; OMH (Office of Mental Health and OASAS (Office of

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Services). Ms. Roberts stated that with their collocation they have made tremendous progress in

their ability to provide integrated care to the community. She said that they always knew that the two were related but other

entities are beginning to recognize this. Ms. Roberts said that the push for this change is driven by the Affordable Care Act and

the New York State Medicaid Redesign. She noted that Chenango County is a behavioral health partner in the Care Compass

District Project. She said that the goal is to reduce hospitalizations and Emergency Room visits. Ms. Roberts said that this

causes them to be required to do a lot more work to gather physical health information and to include that in their overall health

treatment planning. She said that coordination is the expectation. Ms. Roberts stated that chronic mental health issues are

interrelated with chronic physical health issues which account for much of the costs within the health system. She noted that far

too often the outcomes are poor.

Ms. Roberts said that the clinics are likely to experience more changes in the future. She said that in 2014 OMH

announced the VAP funding opportunity. Ms. Roberts said that the sole purpose of this funding is to assist county clinics in

preparing for Managed Care and a health care system based on value based payments. She reported that Chenango County was

awarded a VAP award and that they are currently in the process of implementing a plan that was approved and included with

their VAP funding application.

Ms. Roberts reported that they have launched their school based mental health clinics at two locations at the Oxford

School District. She said that this is mutually beneficial to the school, their clinics and the families served. Ms. Roberts stated

that taking services to a natural environment improves access to people in need and decreases the stigma attached to the services

provided. She said that they are planning to open a school based clinic in the Otselic Valley district next week and have also

begun conversations with the Norwich City School District. Ms. Roberts said that she believes that school based mental health

services are the best way to slow down what they are seeing in their clinics. She said most of what they are treating is entirely

preventable and the data from various assessments continues to provide data supporting that belief.

The Director said that most of what they see is the result of multiple common factors. She said that childhood neglect

or abuse is almost always found in the case histories of the individuals they are treating. Ms. Roberts said that the earlier the

occurrence of the neglect or the abuse the more damaging it is. She said that this overlaid with generational poverty is the recipe


for mental illness. Ms. Roberts said that the question is how we can grow healthy children, healthy families and healthy

communities. She said that this can’t be turned over to the schools or the community to fix; it requires that we all work together

to create health and wellness.

Ms. Roberts discussed the responsibilities of the Local Government Unit (LGU). She said that the primary

responsibility of the Director of Community Services is the oversight of developmental disabilities, mental health and chemical

dependency. She said that this includes assisted outpatient treatment, forensic services in the jail, court related activities, 730

capacity evaluations, criminal procedures law, Children and Adult SPOAS and other various duties. She said that these

requirements have always been unfunded or underfunded. Ms. Roberts said that we continue to see an increase in the

responsibilities that are pushed down to the local levels. She said that because these responsibilities are unfunded or grossly

underfunded the cost falls to the county taxpayers.

Director Roberts stated that we must also consider what is happening in our external environment. She said that with

the state cutting back on the services that they provide her clinics are seeing a much more intense and higher acuity of need at the

local level. Ms. Roberts said that the state is experiencing a savings from cutting their services but they are pushing the

responsibilities to the localities without providing any additional resources.

Ms. Roberts mentioned the Opioid/Heroin problem that we are currently facing. She said that while they are admitting

more people into treatment in their clinic they have seen fewer individuals successfully complete the treatment. Ms. Roberts said

that the problem is so difficult to treat and the rate of relapse is so much higher than anything else they have ever dealt with. She

said that Opioid addiction has been described as a “highjacking of the brain”. Ms. Roberts said that when an individual is

addicted to an Opioid the brain only sends out messages to use more and get more; at any cost. She said we need to change some

things about our treatment system in order to adequately respond to this problem. Ms. Roberts said that the care providers need

more flexibility to take the appropriate action. She said that she has sent this message to their state officials and to the state task

force. Ms. Roberts explained that her clinicians aren’t allowed to move fast enough to respond to the needs of the individuals.

She said that they have to decide if they will do what is needed or violate (or be noncompliant) with state regulations. The

Director stated that there needs to be some regulatory relief. She said that they need to see more affordable, clean, safe housing

options and this is her number one priority. Ms. Roberts said that this is important for all areas but especially crucial for addicted

individuals. She said that we also need more responsible medication assisted treatment options. Ms. Roberts said that they need

to find prescribers to work with them as an outpatient treatment provider to prescribe Suboxone and/or Vivitrol. She said that the

evidence consistently shows that a combination of evidence based practices and those medications is the most effective method to

use to provide help to someone who is battling addiction. Ms. Roberts said that they also need to focus their attention on

prevention and harm reduction. She said that she has come to learn that we have to be able to look at every which way to keep

people safe while looking for an opportunity to help them into recovery.

Ms. Roberts said that several community conversations have occurred over the past year regarding Opioid and Heroin

addiction. She said that we have learned that we can’t arrest our way out of this problem but at the same time our law

enforcement has a duty to keep the community safe. Ms. Roberts said that when individuals end up in our county jail we must

look at that as an opportunity to engage the individuals. She said that recovery is possible and it does happen but it is hard. Ms.

Roberts said that many things need to come together to support the individuals who are truly trying to work on their recovery.

Director Roberts said it is a great honor and pleasure to support Chenango County in this way.

Chairman Wilcox thanked Ms. Roberts for her presentation.

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Sheriff Ernie Cutting, Chenango County Sheriff’s Office

2015 Annual Report

Sheriff Ernie Cutting thanked Chairman Wilcox and the Board of Supervisors for working together as a team with his

office. He said that the public demands this to keep them safe in their homes. The Sheriff said that our community also wants to

know that incarcerated individuals are taken care of appropriately.

Mr. Cutting said that he wanted to touch upon some highlights of the 2015 Annual Report of the Chenango County

Sheriff’s Office that he provided to each Supervisor.

The Sheriff noted that page six includes graphs for information that has been requested in the past.


Sheriff Cutting reported that this will be the 21st year of the Sheriff’s Summer Camp and they are looking forward to

running that for anywhere between 350 and 400 children. The Sheriff said that it is a four week program and they have two

school districts on the schedule each week. He said that the state always wants more paperwork. Sheriff Cutting that it is all

about providing a quality experience for kids and to provide an opportunity for kids to see law enforcement in a more positive

light.

The Sheriff noted that page 17 begins the Law Enforcement section of the report. He said that the Dispatch Center

received a total of 35,280 calls for assistance in 2015. Sheriff Cutting noted that his office handled 16,013 of that total while the

state police handled 11,547. He said that 1,801 calls were handled by the Norwich City Police Department and other various area

departments handled the remaining 5,919. Sheriff Cutting stated that page 19 lists a breakdown of the 16,013 calls handled by

the Law Enforcement Division of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Department.

Mr. Cutting mentioned that the Canine Report is on page 23 of the annual report.

Sheriff Cutting said that the 2015 Narcotics Investigations report is on pages 24 through 27. He explained that he has

one officer specifically assigned to the narcotics work. Mr. Cutting mentioned that there are also two detectives who assist that

officer. He noted that page 28 provides more of an idea of the roles taken by the other detectives.

The Sheriff reported that they try to do much of their training in-house. He said that some of the training is outsourced

to other agencies in the state. He said that Chenango County Officers attended over 2,200 hours of training in 2015.

Sheriff Cutting said that page 39 mentions Operation Safe Child. He said that this program involves a hard plastic card

that is provided for each child. He said that the card has all of the vital statistics of the child in case the child is ever abducted or

becomes missing. Mr. Cutting explained that the information is entered into a statewide system for Amber alert purposes. He

said that he wanted to bring this program up today as the printer has gone down. The Sheriff said that he will have to address that

problem as he believes this is an important program. He said that they have issued almost 4,000 cards here in Chenango County.

The Sheriff mentioned Project Lifesaver. He said there are more and more people in the area with autism or other

similar issues. He said that this program allows them to track people if they wander off.

Sheriff Cutting said that in May they need another Prescription Drug Takeback event. He said that they took back

about 200 pounds worth of prescription drugs at this event. Mr. Cutting said that people walk in with great big bags. He said that

they try to do this two or three times per year. The Sheriff said that they are working with Public Health to try to expand the

program to keep those medications off of the street. He said that people can turn prescription drugs into the Sheriff’s Office at

any time. The Sheriff explained that his office holds the medication until the DEA comes to pick it up.

The Sheriff discussed accidents investigated in 2015. He said that deer and speed were the two main contributing

factors.

Sheriff Cutting spoke about Domestic Incidents. He said that these are some of the most dangerous calls for the

officers to go out on. He said that they had 290 domestic calls last year and that is getting close to one per day.

The Sheriff spoke of the DWI Arrests. He noted that these are becoming less frequent.

Sheriff Cutting mentioned the free mobile application that was made available to the public. He also mentioned their

Facebook site. The Sheriff noted that there are several different ways that people can send them information anonymously.

Sheriff Cutting reported that their Civil Division handled 558 Income Executions. He said that they started the year

with a balance of $108,000 and ended the year with a balance of $104,000. The Sheriff said that over one million dollars goes

through the Civil Division each year.

The Sheriff said that the Communications Division employs nine full time people and three part time people currently.

He said that they are down a few part time employees at this time. Sheriff Cutting said that 105,462 calls went through the

Dispatch Center in 2015. He noted that over 45,000 of those calls required some type of record or action from Fire, EMS or

police.

Sheriff Cutting said that the county jail has a maximum capacity of 166 prisoners. He said that the average number of

prisoners in 2015 was 89 per day. Mr. Cutting mentioned that they also house prisoners from other counties from time to time

when the opportunity arises.

The Sheriff reported that just under 200,000 meals were prepared by the jail’s kitchen in 2015. He said that this

number includes the meals for the senior centers.


Sheriff Cutting said that county correction officers attended over 3,000 worth of training last year. He said that he will

expect a bump in that number because of the number of new hires.

The Sheriff said that they lost 23 staff members in 2015. He said that they average around 24 lost employees per year.

He said that this kind of loss has a large monetary impact.

Sheriff Cutting said that there were over 3,500 transport man hours last year and that involved 25,000 miles of travel.

The Sheriff stated that the inmates completed over 1,000 hours of community service through various activities in

2015. He noted that their garden program brought 800 pounds of vegetables to the jail and to Roots and Wings.

Sheriff Cutting thanked everyone for allowing him the opportunity to speak to the Board.

Mr. Brown thanked Sheriff Cutting for doing this report. He asked about the rising cost of medical expenses. Mr.

Brown asked if that medical increase is due to prescription drugs or something else. The Sheriff stated that the increase is

primarily due to the prescription drugs. He said that the Jail Physician is very conscious of cost. Mr. Brown said that a few years

ago we changed our prescription drug program. He asked if there is any way there to save some money. Mr. Woodford said

there are some vendors that deal specifically with institutional type settings. He said he knows that Sheriff Cutting is dealing

with one of those vendors. The Sheriff said that they only order a one week supply of medication so that they aren’t left with

unused supplies of medications. Mr. Woodford said that this is specialized enough that there are vendors specific to the business.

Mr. Cutting said that every three to five years they put a RFP out for their top prescribed drugs to try to ensure we are getting the

best bang for our buck.

Mr. Grace asked about the decrease in the boarding in revenue. He asked if this is a trend that is likely to continue.

Mr. Cutting said that as more and more county jails are being constructed it reduces our boarding in numbers. He said we used to

get a lot of prisoners from the Federal Marshall Service and those have been cut back also. Sheriff Cutting said that more and

more prisoners are being released on probation or parole also. He explained that boarding in has its ebbs and valleys and we are

at a low point right now.

Mr. Law asked how the secretary position is working out. The Sheriff said that it is a challenge as he was so used to

doing everything on his own. He said it has helped him out tremendously; it is just a big change.

Mr. Khoury asked about the inmate statistics on page 91 of the annual report. He asked if there is a drug related

statistic. Mr. Cutting said they have never done that but they could probably do that for next year. He said they will have to go

through each inmate record and interview each inmate. He said he suspects that the number would be very high.

Ms. Nucero-Alger asked if there is any criteria that a child must meet to go to the Sheriff’s Camp. Mr. Cutting said that

it is geared toward kids from age nine to age twelve. He explained that they send applications to the school districts for any child

that is interested.

Mr. Khoury asked about the presence of deputies within the schools. The Sheriff said that the demand for that is huge

right now. He said that he cannot commit to all the requests that they have received. Mr. Williams said that it is awfully nice to

have the presence in the Otselic community. The Sheriff discussed the benefits of various substations in the outlying areas of the

county.

Chairman Wilcox thanked Sheriff Cutting for the information and for bringing the Board up to date.

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Mr. Grace mentioned that there are a couple of issues that need to be updated within the Comprehensive Plan already. Chairman

Wilcox asked Mr. Grace to bring that up at the Planning & Economic Development Committee meeting on May 10, 2016.

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INVITATIONS

Mr. Woodford stated that Public Works Director Shawn Fry asked him to extend an invitation to the Annual Luncheon

at the DPW at 12:00 p.m. today to all Supervisors.

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ADJOURNMENT

The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:48 a.m. to the Regular Board Meeting scheduled for June 13th, 2016 at

10:30 a.m.


REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016

Chairman of the Board Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the roll with all members present except Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan. Supervisor Wayne C. Outwater asked for a moment of silence for the victims of the recent tragedy in Orlando, Florida. Supervisor Outwater offered the invocation. County Attorney Alan Gordon led the flag salute.

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APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES Regular Monthly Meeting – May 9, 2016 Supervisor Seneck moved, seconded by Supervisor Law, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board. Carried.

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COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Woodford stated that there were no additional communications. Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to receive and file all of the communications. Carried.

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RESIGNATION Karen Osborn Gallagher, Director of Probation – Effective June 3, 2016 Supervisor Mastro moved, seconded by Supervisor Brown, to accept the resignation. Carried.

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APPOINTMENT Brian Guldy, CEO of Plane Leather Repair, Inc. – Airport Steering Committee – Effective June 13, 2016 Supervisor McNeil moved, seconded by Supervisor Law, to approve the appointment. Carried.

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SPEAKERS Presentation of 2016 Traffic Safety Board Poster Contest Winners – Randy Gibbon Mr. Randy Gibbon stated that this year the subject of the Poster Contest was Seat Belts. He noted that there has been an increase in the number of accidents involving people who are not wearing their seat belts. Mr. Gibbon said they are noticing that even the people who grew up with the seat belt laws in place are not wearing their seatbelts. Mr. Gibbon said that they had 34 submissions from four different schools and that was nice to see. He said that this year’s winners were Braden Reid, Emma Mullen and Keegan Prime. Chairman Wilcox presented a certificate to each winner. Mr. Gibbon thanked the winners for their participation and noted that their work would be displayed in the park. Chairman Wilcox thanked Mr. Gibbon and the Traffic Safety Committee for their efforts.


COMMITTEE REPORTS Planning & Economic Development 05/10/16 Safety & Rules 05/18/16 Public Works 05/19/16 Health & Human Services 05/31/16 Personnel 06/01/16 Finance 06/02/16 Ag, Buildings & Grounds No Report Supervisor Brown made a motion to receive and file the committee reports. Supervisor McNeil seconded the motion. Carried.

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PREFERRED AGENDA

1. MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION UNDER SEQRA FOR CHENANGO COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE

PLAN ADOPTION 2. AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT TO MORPHOTRUST USA FOR RENTAL OF SPACE – SHERIFF’S

OFFICE 3. AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF PROBATION DIRECTOR II IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW YORK

STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES, OFFICE OF PROBATION AND CORRECTIONAL ALTERNATIVES – PROBATION DEPARTMENT

4. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FUNDS – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

5. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF NEW YORK CONNECTS/ BALANCING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS – AREA AGENCY ON AGING

6. AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION – AREA AGENCY ON AGING 7. AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN THRESHOLD FOR EQUIPMENT INVENTORY MAINTENANCE 8. CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2016 – A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND

LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF 1998 “A COUNTY LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND TO MERGE THEREIN THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT”

9. RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER’S BENEFITS LAW


10. AUTHORIZING INCLUSION OF PARCEL(S) IN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS – DEPARTMENT OF

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 11. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JUNE “DAIRY MONTH” IN CHENANGO COUNTY

Supervisor Mastro made a motion to approve the Preferred Agenda. Supervisor Seneck seconded the motion. Supervisor Grace requested that Resolution #1 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Supervisor Lawrence requested that Resolution #4 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Supervisor Jeffrey requested that Resolution #8 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1577, No – 0, Absent – 150 Absent: Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

______________ RESOLUTION #100-16 PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JUNE “DAIRY MONTH” IN

CHENANGO COUNTY Mr. Wilcox offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 184 dairy farms and over 12,000 dairy cows in Chenango County producing over 20,000,000 pounds of milk per month,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 2016 “Dairy Month” in Chenango County and encourage all our citizens to enjoy milk and other dairy foods. Seconded by the Entire Board and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan

______________ RESOLUTION #101-16 AUTHORIZING INCLUSION OF PARCEL(S) IN

AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS – DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

The Agriculture, Buildings, & Grounds Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, effective September 17, 2003, Agriculture and Markets Law was amended by adding a new section 303-b,

and WHEREAS, said legislative amendment allows the legislative body of any county containing a certified agricultural

district to designate an annual thirty (30) day period within which a land owner may submit to such body a request for inclusion of land which is predominantly viable agricultural land prior to the districts established review period, and

WHEREAS, during said 30-day period, the County of Chenango has received requests for the inclusion of parcel(s) into existing agricultural districts, and

WHEREAS, review of said requests was referred to the County Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board for their recommendations, and

WHEREAS, the Chenango County Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board met and adopted recommendations concerning the said inclusions, and

WHEREAS, the Clerk of the Board did publish a public notice that said requests for inclusion into existing Agricultural Districts was undergoing review, and

WHEREAS, a Public Hearing as required by law was held in the Supervisors Chambers, County Office Building, Norwich, New York on June 13th , 2016 at 11:00 AM, and

WHEREAS, it appeared from testimony at said hearing that the inclusion of said parcel(s), as proposed, is feasible and in the public interest, and

WHEREAS, this Board of Supervisors, after due deliberation, deems it advisable and in the public interest that the parcel(s) be included in existing agricultural districts as recommended by the County Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County does hereby adopt the inclusion of the following

parcel(s) into existing Chenango County Agricultural Districts as recommended by the Chenango County Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board:

Tax Map # Town Acres Classification Street Name 233.-1-17.6 Guilford 18.24 240 – Rural Res. Junction Rd

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Board be directed to submit proposals for the inclusion of said parcel(s), in

cooperation with the Chenango County Planning Department, with the necessary accompanying maps, plans and other requested documents to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets for his consideration. Seconded by Mr. Mastro and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan


RESOLUTION #102-16 AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF SUMMER YOUTH

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FUNDS – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A3610

– State Aid for Administration, by $97,248.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $97,248.00, be made from Revenue Account #A3610 to

Appropriation Account #A6010.44 – Other Expense. Seconded by Mr. Outwater and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan Prior to the adoption of Resolution #102-16 Mr. Lawrence asked if this resolution represents an increase to the municipalities for their Youth programs. Chairman Wilcox referred the question to Commissioner Bette Osborne. Ms. Osborne said that this money doesn’t necessarily go to the towns. She said that DSS contracts with The Place to administer the Summer Youth Employment Program. Ms. Osborne said that The Place hires between four and six Supervisory youth who are usually college students. She said that the rest are usually high school students who are put into work groups at various locations. Ms. Osborne stated that these funds are supposed to train youth for work and be an incentive for them to learn something about the fields they might be interested in pursuing. Mr. Williams stated that The Place notified them that they don’t have funding this year to assist with Otselic’s recreational program. He asked if this is the funding that would pay for that. Ms. Osborne said no, it is a different pot of money.

__________________ RESOLUTION #103-16 CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

NO. 2 OF 2016 – A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF 1998 “A COUNTY LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND TO MERGE THEREIN THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT”

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors hold a Public Hearing upon Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2016, entitled

“A Local Law to Amend Local Law No. 5 of 1998 “A County Local Law to Establish a Department of Public Works and to Merge Therein the Highway Department and the Department of Waste Management,” such Public Hearing to be held on July 11, 2016 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. Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #103-16 Mr. Jeffrey said that the purpose of this proposed resolution is to change a local law. He said that he sits on the Personnel Committee and a succession plan was not provided. Mr. Jeffrey said that nothing was presented and there was not much information provided. He said that he thinks the Board should have more information before taking action. Mr. Jeffrey said that the local law in question was established almost 18 years ago in 1998. Chairman Wilcox said that there is a succession plan in place. Mr. Jeffrey said it wasn’t provided to the committee. Director of Public Works Shawn Fry stated that Public Works has gone 18 years with a certain staffing level. He said that the current regulatory oversight burden placed on them by the state, in addition to the extra work that they have to do, requires them to have a second deputy position. Mr. Fry said that the current Deputy will be moving onto retirement, the writing is on the wall. He said that they are trying to be as efficient as possible and in order to do that they need this additional position to help them keep track of what is going on. Mr. Jeffrey asked if the plan is to continue with two deputies or to go back to one eventually. Mr. Fry said that he and Mr. Parry oversee both the highway and the solid waste operations. He said that Mr. Parry is responsible for the solid waste program and that program itself needs more assistance.


Mr. Brown said that this was discussed during the Highway Committee meetings for three months in a row. He said it has actually been discussed for four years. Mr. Brown said that they are responsible for 80 people every morning. He said that they have two people taking on that burden every morning and the truth is that there is a lack of supervision. Mr. Brown said that things get missed under these circumstances. He said that Mr. Fry has always been told no because we haven’t had the money and we needed to balance our budget. Mr. Brown said that recently we have been notified that we are in line for $485,000 of Pave NY money. He said that money should have come to us a long, long time ago. Mr. Brown said that this new funding source will free up funds for this needed position and it will not have an impact on the tax levy. He said that if Mr. Parry decides he is going to retire and walks away we will have a large void in the department. Supervisor Brown said that we need to get someone trained for that position and we need to get Mr. Fry back to handling the engineering functions of the department. Mr. Brown said that the Highway, Personnel and Finance Committees have all approved this proposal. He said in order to make this change we need to amend the local law. Chairman Wilcox noted that the proposed change in the local law does not indicate that the county must have two deputies. He said that it simply gives us the opportunity to have two deputies if we choose to do so. Mr. McNeil said that we have an organizational structure in place at the Highway Department already. He stated that he is not in favor of this. Supervisor McNeil said previously there was an engineer in the department and maybe we need to look for another employee with those credentials. He said that we have eliminated five positions in the Highway Department through attrition throughout the last few years. Mr. McNeil said he thinks that the structure of the Highway Department is satisfactory the way it is. He said that New York State will giveth and taketh away; we cannot start depending on this money to pay for a position. Mr. Khoury said that it sounds as if we have a consolidation plan where we are going to streamline two departments. He said that we are reacting to a managerial issue and it sounds as if we might be having trouble delegating. Mr. Khoury said that he also thinks we need more information. Mr. Brown said that the foremen are union members and we are currently asking them to perform management functions. Mr. Khoury said that a foreman’s duties are managerial by nature. He said that we have fewer employees and the same amount of roads to cover. He said there might be more paperwork coming in but there are computers to do that. Mr. Khoury said that at this point he is against adding a position as once a position is created it is extremely difficult to eliminate. Ms. Nucero-Alger asked how the neighboring counties are handling this. Mr. Fry said that Broome County has combined functions. He said that Broome County has a fairly substantial Public Works department that oversees Waste Management, Parks, Buildings and Grounds in addition to Highway. He said that Madison County has a Highway department and a stand-alone Waste department. Mr. Fry said that Cortland County has a structure similar to ours. He said that the management in other counties varies greatly. He said some counties have a Public Works Director and three or four deputies. Mr. Jeffrey asked how many employees Public Works had in 1998 compared to now. He said he would like to have that information before the Public Hearing. Mr. Heisler said it seems that it is being said that people are being overworked and things aren’t being handled that should be. He asked if Mr. McNeil is suggesting that the current employees aren’t doing their jobs correctly. Mr. Heisler asked what Mr. McNeil proposes to do about the additional burden being placed on the department. Mr. McNeil said that we used to have an engineer working under the Director. Mr. Brown said that ten years ago we had two PEs. Mr. McNeil asked if we need to go back to having employees with those credentials in order to keep the number of our employees the same. Mr. Brown said no, we need to keep one engineer because we cannot afford engineers at a salary of $100,000 per year. He said we need to have people that are responsible for every activity every day and can follow the work through to the end. Mr. Heisler asked for the proposed salary of the second Deputy position. Chairman Wilcox said it is listed at $58,000. Mr. McNeil said it would be that salary plus benefits. Ms. Ireland asked Director Fry how his required hours of work today compare to what they were when he was hired. Mr. Fry said they have increased. He said much of this has to do with the regulatory requirements imposed by the state and the fact that he and Mr. Parry are on call 24 hours per day seven days per week. Director Fry said that they just don’t have the time to keep up with all of the regulations. Mr. Fry said that they could have 100 people and not be perfect but the extra deputy position would surely help with the regulatory changes they are being hit with daily. He said a lot of the need relates to the oversight of employees. Mr. Fry said the minute they leave a job site or can’t get to a job site the department’s efficiency is reduced. He said he is trying to make sure the department runs as efficiently as possible and that they complete as much work as they possibly can during the three or four month construction window. Supervisor Outwater asked to call the question with a roll call vote. Results of a Roll Call vote were as follows: Yes – 1126, No – 451, Absent – 150 Opposed: Supervisors Lawrence, McNeil, Jeffrey, Nucero-Alger and Khoury Absent: Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the resolution adopted.


RESOLUTION #104-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF NEW YORK CONNECTS/ BALANCING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS – AREA AGENCY ON AGING

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase the following Revenue

Accounts, in the amount set opposite each: Account # Title Amount A3812 State Aid NY Connects/BIP $ 3,600.00 A4812 Fed Aid NY Connects/BIP $18,900.00

Total: $22,500.00 and be it further

RESOLVED, That appropriations of funds, totaling $22,500.00, be made from said revenue accounts, to the following appropriation accounts, in the amount set opposite each:

Account # Title Amount A7610.21 Equipment (5 Laptop Computers) $ 7,500.00 A7610.44 Other Expense $ 5,000.00 A7610.55 EISEP Subcontractors $ 10,000.00

Total: $22,500.00 Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1577, No – 0, Absent – 150 Absent: Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #105-16P AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION – AREA

AGENCY ON AGING The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That, effective June 27, 2016, Appropriation Account #A7610.115 - Typist, be reclassified to Program

Aide, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the

amount of $638.00, to Appropriation Accounts #A7610.115, from Appropriation Account #A7610.40 – Title III-D Subcontract. Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1577, No – 0, Absent – 150 Absent: Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #106-16P AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN THRESHOLD FOR EQUIPMENT

INVENTORY MAINTENANCE The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, equipment items owned by the County of Chenango are maintained in database of equipment assets, and WHEREAS, while equipment is capitalized and depreciated at value of $5,000.00 or more, data for all items valued at

$100.00 or more are currently maintained, and WHEREAS, it is recommended the value threshold for input into the County’s inventory be increased to $500.00, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That effective January 1, 2016, all inventory items valued at $500.00 or more shall be maintained in the

County’s inventory system. Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1577, No – 0, Absent – 150 Absent: Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #107-16P RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER’S BENEFITS LAW

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Senate Bill S03891 and Assembly Bill A05518 propose to amend the Volunteer Firefighters'

Benefit Law, in relation to the expansion of coverage to include cancer of the digestive, hematological, lymphatic, urinary, prostate, neurological, breast and reproductive systems, and

WHEREAS, the proposed legislation provides that in the event that an individual passes his or her physical examination on entry into firefighter service that any melanoma or other cancer condition that is subsequently diagnosed is presumed to arise in the performance and discharge of that individual’s duties as a volunteer firefighter, and

WHEREAS, many of the conditions identified in the proposed legislation often develop with age, or could be genetic or hereditary in nature, therefore it does not make sense to presume that one of these cancer conditions is linked to the individual’s firefighter service, and

WHEREAS, the scope of the physical examination required for entry into a volunteer fire department is quite limited in scope and is not intended to rule out the presence of cancer, such as comprehensive blood testing, PET scans, CT scans, MRI’s, colonoscopies, mammograms, pap smears, and prostate examinations, and

WHEREAS, while the Chenango County Board of Supervisors recognizes the brave and vital life protective services performed in our communities by volunteer firefighters, the Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefits Law already provides such benefits in the event that a volunteer firefighter (or his or her dependents in connection with a death claim) can prove that the cancer condition arose in the line of duty, and

WHEREAS, a very preliminary estimate of the financial impact is a 30% increase in cost to Worker’s Compensation Plans, an increase that alone exceeds Chenango County’s current Real Property Tax Levy limit by 1,000%,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby voices its strong opposition to Senate Bill

S03891 and Assembly Bill A05518, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors shall forward copies of this resolution to

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, State Senator James L. Seward, State Senator Frederick J. Akshar II, Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch, Assemblyman Gary D. Finch, other New York counties, and the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1577, No – 0, Absent – 150 Absent: Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #108-16P AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF PROBATION DIRECTOR II

IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES, OFFICE OF PROBATION AND CORRECTIONAL ALTERNATIVES – PROBATION DEPARTMENT

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Director of Probation separated from County service on June 3, 2016, and NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That, effective June 4, 2016, this Board of Supervisors hereby appoints Kristin M. Snow to temporarily

assume the duties of Probation Director II, and be it further RESOLVED, That while assuming the duties of Probation Director II, she will work a 35 hour work week, and be

compensated at the 2016 salary of $62,000.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That any subsequent vacancies occurring as a result of said appointment are authorized to be filled on a

temporary basis.

Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1577, No – 0, Absent – 150 Absent: Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #109-16 MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION UNDER SEQRA FOR CHENANGO COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADOPTION

The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Chenango County Department of Planning & Development, in conjunction with the Chenango County

Planning & Development Board, has undertaken a project to develop a Chenango County Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution #64-16P, the Board of Supervisors is lead agency under SEQRA and has prepared

a Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF), and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 617.7 of SEQRA regulations, the County has reviewed the Environmental Assessment

Form and the criteria contained in SEQRA regulations 617.7(c), has analyzed the identified relevant areas of environmental concern in order to determine if the proposed Comprehensive Plan Adoption may have a significant deleterious impact on the environment, and has determined there will be no significant adverse environmental effect from the Project,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors, as lead agency, hereby determines that the Project will

not result in any large and important impacts so that it will not have a significant impact on the environment, and therefore a Negative Declaration regarding the adoption of the Chenango County Comprehensive Plan shall be issued and filed, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Department of Planning & Development shall maintain a file, readily accessible to the public, of the Negative Declaration and the underlying documents and shall take necessary steps to make required notifications under SEQRA regulations.

Seconded by Mr. Law and duly adopted with Mr. Grace opposed. Absent: Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan Prior to the adoption of Resolution #109-16 Mr. Grace said that he appreciates all of the work that has gone into this document. He said he pulled this resolution today because he doesn’t believe that we can make a negative declaration under SEQRA or approve the plan as it isn’t up to date or accurate. Mr. Grace said that the document needs to reflect the current status of the Constitution Pipeline. He said that after years and years of work the document should represent current information. Mr. Grace said that when he asked if this document could be changed during the committee meeting he was told that there wasn’t enough money for reprinting. He said that this version of the document says final and he doesn’t understand the logic of this.

__________________ RESOLUTION #110-16P AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT TO MORPHOTRUST

USA FOR RENTAL OF SPACE – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, MorphoTrust USA has contracted with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)

to provide fingerprinting services in cases where a background check is required by law for various job applications, and WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff has received a request from MorphoTrust USA for the use of space one (1)

day per week at the Chenango County Public Safety Building, and estimate approximately 100 individuals will be fingerprinted per month,

WHEREAS, MorphoTrust USA will pay Chenango County $5.00 for each individual they fingerprint while at the Public Safety Building location,

WHEREAS, the Sheriff believes a portion of the Conference Room adjoining the Lobby may be utilized for said purpose one (1) day per week, and


hereby is authorized to sign, on behalf of Chenango County, a License Agreement with MorphoTrust USA, for use of space at the Public Safety Building. Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1577, No – 0, Absent – 150 Absent: Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.



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

May 2016 against Chenango County in the amount of $3,574,357.47 NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 $1,679,146.05, are accepted and made a part of the following summary.

GENERAL: Bills & Claims $ 2,035,892.67 Supervisors' Salaries $ 26,665.48 Certified Payroll $ 719,884.73 Sheriff Payroll $ 419,674.69 Social Svcs. Payroll $ 315,624.95 Self-insurance Payroll $ 777.36 $ 2,020.46 & Disbursements

$ 3,520,540.34 HIGHWAY:

Co. Rd. Bills & Claims $ 78,523.01 Co. Rd. Pay & Mach. Rentals $ 188,499.15 $ 160,219.65 Rd. Mach. Bills & Claims $ 336,722.22 Rd. Machinery Payrolls $ 35,056.09

$ 799,020.12 WELFARE:

Day Care $ 26,252.08 Administration $ 265,923.45 Preston Manor $ 40,945.63 Svcs. for Recipients $ 25,327.92 Medical $ 23,898.36 Family Assistance $ 219,305.91 Child Care $ 212,308.46 J.D. Care $ 10,746.13 Pmt. to State Schools $ - Safety Net $ 107,118.95 HEAP $ - Burials $ - EEA $ 2,116.17 $ 933,943.06

TOTALS $ 3,574,357.47 $ 1,679,146.05 TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR May 2016 $ 5,253,503.52 TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS TO DATE $ 23,313,645.31 Seconded by Supervisor Outwater and duly adopted. Supervisors Nabinger and Flanagan

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PUBLIC HEARING

RE: Ag District Inclusions

Mr. Woodford read the call of the Public Hearing at 11:05 a.m. Chairman Wilcox declared the Public Hearing open and asked anyone wishing to speak to come forward and state their

name. The Chairman repeated his request. With no one wishing to speak, Mr. Seneck moved, seconded by Mr. Canor, to close the Public Hearing at 11:07 a.m.

Carried.


REPORTS Commerce Chenango – President & CEO Steve Craig – 2015 Annual Report Mr. Steve Craig thanked the Board for making time for him to present this report. He said that because there are some new folks on the Board he thought he would walk through the structure of his organization a bit. Mr. Craig explained that the Chenango Area Corporation was founded in 1966 and the Greater Chenango Corporation was founded in 1993. He said that a few years ago Development Chenango was developed from a merger of those two organizations. Mr. Craig provided a PowerPoint presentation and a brochure to the Board. He explained Development Chenango’s mission and described the types of activities they are involved with. Mr. Craig mentioned several specific businesses and entities that they are working with currently and have worked with in the past. Mr. Craig mentioned various funding sources for which Development Chenango has applied. He discussed the Upstate Revitalization Initiative. Mr. Lawrence asked how the governor’s decision not to support the Constitution Pipeline impacted the decision of companies to locate here. Mr. Craig said that it has created a negative impact. He discussed Raymond Corporation specifically. Mr. Craig said that the question we need to answer in New York State is how badly we want that part of the company to remain here. He said that Indiana has rolled out the red carpet while New York State has not provided the natural gas that was promised years ago. Mr. Craig said that the optics are such that we make it seem as if we don’t really want that company in New York State. He said that Chenango County’s perspective is much different than that. Mr. Lawrence asked how Mr. Craig perceives the governor’s 50 x 30 Energy plan. He asked if it will be a detriment or an asset. Mr. Brown said the message is pretty clear and he is sure that Development Chenango has had conversations with the lawmakers. He asked Mr. Craig what the lawmakers are thinking. Mr. Craig said that it has to do with politics; Chenango County is never going to vote for Cuomo. He said that the anti-frackers wishes are adhered to. He said those people wanted to kill fracking in New York State and managed to do so. Mr. Craig said there is fracking right across the border in Pennsylvania and the anti-fracking group doesn’t like that so their answer is to starve Pennsylvania’s pipeline and cut off their market. He said he believes it is a raw political calculation because the belief of the lawmakers is that the anti-frackers have more political value. Mr. Brown said it is pathetic that this is how they operate. He said he is becoming more and more convinced that the object in Albany is to make upstate New York their private playground and not our home. He said he recently received an email from Acting Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos regarding a video he has out featuring a celebrity. Mr. Brown said that his first thought was “Who is that?” and his second thought was “Why do we care what he thinks?” He asked what happened to the day that people who wanted the best for us represented us. Mr. Craig mentioned that NYSEG cannot supply the people they currently serve much less any additional customers. Mr. Brown asked what we are to do. Mr. Craig said that Cuomo really doesn’t care one way or the other. He said that Governor Cuomo would be perfectly happy to see the Constitution Pipeline built through the judicial process so that he can say he did everything he could do to stop it but it is going to be built regardless. Mr. Craig said that the feeling they get when they speak with people closely involved with the issue is that this is basically just optics again. Mr. Brown mentioned the positives in regard to our agricultural products. He said he would like to see us pushing that whole idea and said that we should be putting all the efforts we can into supporting agriculture. Supervisor Brown said that we have the best agricultural college in the world in Cornell University. Mr. Brown said that anything we can harness from them we should. Mr. Craig said that our challenge here is to think big enough. He said that he thinks we will see three big agricultural projects in the next year. Mr. Brown said that our legislators just take the wind out of our sails every chance they get. He said that we need to think of methods to get that message to our legislature. Mr. Brown said that he would ask this board to suggest to Albany that Basil Seggos should not be appointed as the new Director of the Department of Environmental Conservation. Mr. Grace asked if Mr. Craig has heard directly from Toyota that the Governor’s decision regarding the Constitution Pipeline makes them think we don’t want them in New York State. Mr. Craig said he has not heard that directly from Toyota. Ms. Nucero-Alger stated that we also need to look at how to retain good quality workers. She said there are at least 90 employees at her place of employment who belong to a minority. Ms. Nucero-Alger said those people don’t actually spend their money in this community because they are not being accommodated here with regard to appropriate groceries and restaurants. She said they also feel they cannot get quality medical care in Chenango County and that our highway infrastructure is bad. Chairman Wilcox thanked Mr. Craig for his presentation.


Department of Social Services – Commissioner Bette Osborne – 2015 Annual Report Commissioner Osborne said that the Board does have some new Supervisors this year and she wanted to provide an overview of what Social Services actually is and explain the programs the agency handles. She said that DSS reports to the Office of Children and Family Services, the office of Temporary and Family Assistance and the Department of Health. The Commissioner stated that DSS is also accountable to various other state agencies. Ms. Osborne said there are varying degrees of reimbursement from the state and federal governments. She said that the reimbursement is very convoluted and the Health and Human Services Committee does a really great job of being able to pick through the information and understand what she is saying. The Commissioner stated that the general areas of the Department of Social Services are the Services Unit, the Income Maintenance Unit, the Support functions and Preston Manor. Ms. Osborne explained that the Services Unit includes the Adult and Long Term Care programs. She said that this is basically a catchall for anyone over the age of 18 in need of assistance. The Commissioner said that this unit has about 60 Rep Payee cases. She stated that the employees perform financial management for people by paying their bills, doing their banking and assisting them with their personal needs money. Ms. Osborne noted that this type of assistance diverts those clients from needing further services. She noted that she may also become the Guardian for clients who are in need of more intensive services; more than just financial. Ms. Osborne said that Services also works with Preston Manor and takes care of utility shutoffs in the winter months. Commissioner Osborne said that Child Protective Services are another part of the Services Unit. She stated that the employees in CPS handle 1,000 cases per year. Ms. Osborne reported that Foster Care is currently handling about 77 cases which is an increase from 2014 mainly due to the drug epidemic we are experiencing. She said that the Foster Care employees also handle adoptions. She said that they are the front line workers for the PINS (Persons in Need of Supervision) Diversion program. The Commissioner said that the caseworkers work closely with Mental Health, Probation and the school districts in order to divert kids. She said that the PINS program is a precursor to working with Probation. Ms. Osborne said that both CPS and Foster Care work with Preventive services for children. She said that they attempt to work with the family to divert them from more CPS reports or the removal of children from their home. Commissioner Osborne reported that they opened 166 Preventive cases in 2015 to help curb infractions that had been called into the CPS hotline or in relation to a PINS case. Ms. Osborne explained that the Employment Unit works with people receiving cash assistance to help them obtain employment. She said that it may not ever be possible for some clients to be completely self-sufficient. She said that they work with various levels of self-sufficiency. The Commissioner noted that the Caseworkers at DSS take turns being “On Call”. She said that they will go out 24 hours per day, seven days per week and 365 days per year in order to handle an emergency. Ms. Osborne said that Income Maintenance handles programs such as cash assistance and food stamps. She said that cash assistance is actually the smallest program in Income Maintenance. The Commissioner said that the cash assistance caseload has decreased from 2014. She noted that they only had 222 Family Assistance cases in 2015. Ms. Osborne explained that the county receives 100% reimbursement for Family Assistance cases from the federal and state governments. She said that they involve no cost to the county other than a percentage of administrative costs. The Commissioner said that the Safety Net program is the big cost burden on the county. She said that there was a marginal decrease in the number of Safety Net cases (199 to 178) but that is a start. Ms. Osborne said that the county is only reimbursed at a rate of 29% for this population of clients. She said that there is a hybrid effort from the Services Unit and the Income Maintenance Unit to attempt to get this population off of assistance as much as possible. Ms. Osborne reported that the Child Support Unit collected 5.2 million dollars in 2015. She said that $350,000 of this was collected to offset the benefits received by clients receiving cash assistance. Commissioner Osborne said that the Income Maintenance Unit handles the eligibility for the SNAP (Food Stamps) program. She said that the Food Stamp caseload is down and they don’t know why. Ms. Osborne said that there is a big push at the state level to increase the number of SNAP cases but Chenango County is down by almost 600 cases. She said that part of the reason for that may be the loss of the waiver for employment requirements for people receiving food stamps. Ms. Osborne said that when our unemployment rate grows high enough we have to engage everyone receiving Food Stamps with a work requirement. She said that Chenango County has about 7,000 people receiving Food Stamps. Ms. Osborne said that Chenango County closed 200 Food Stamp cases on April 1st when they had to implement the loss of this waiver. She said this is going to cause problems in the long run because the clients will end up coming back through the Emergency Services Unit because they are buying food instead of paying their rent. The Commissioner said that the Department of Social Services will see the effect of the reduction in Food Stamp cases within a few months. Ms. Osborne said that DSS has seen a very slow shift of Medicaid administration from the county level to the state level. She said that they are still seeing the same number of cases. Ms. Osborne said that half of the cases have moved to Managed Care from a Fee for Service basis but the numbers are staying kind of level.


The Commissioner noted that County Commissioners got together at the end of 2015 to talk to the State Department of Health. She said that counties will be given the opportunity to take on Medicaid cases again in 2017 if they choose to do so. Ms. Osborne said that 1,000 fewer Regular HEAP benefits were paid in 2015 and 1,000 fewer Emergency HEAP benefits were paid in 2015 because it was such a good year. Ms. Osborne reminded the supervisors that they had reduced the Daycare benefit to 100% of the poverty level because the state kept cutting the county’s allocations. She stated that the state loosened up its purse strings in 2015 so Chenango County brought its eligibility level back up to 150% of poverty. Commissioner Osborne mentioned the Fraud Unit. She said that the focus there is now cost avoidance. She said that they are looking to ensure that they obtain all of the information that they should be getting and that the information provided is accurate. Ms. Osborne said that one half of the fraud referrals received result from the fact that people don’t understand what they are supposed to report or the time frame they are supposed to report it in. She noted that there was almost $1,000,000 of cost avoidance last year simply because they are focusing on the front end of benefit issuance rather than the back end. Ms. Osborne stated that Office of the Medicaid Inspector General is coming to review the agency’s Medicaid fraud on Friday of this week. Ms. Osborne reported that they have reduced indigent burial costs quite a lot. She said that $160,000 was paid out in 2014 and in 2015 that figure was just shy of $50,000. The Commissioner noted that this is a significant cost savings. She reported no complaints from the general public and nothing from funeral directors within the last 10 months. The Commissioner said that the department includes an Emergency Services Unit. She said that this involves employees who work in the front area of the agency who will see anybody for anything. Ms. Osborne said that they refer people to someone or some place that can help them if it cannot be handled within DSS. She said that the Emergency Services employees handle situations involving domestic violence, no food, no heat or electricity, out of control children, etc. Ms. Osborne stated that an assessment is performed and the people are assisted with finding appropriate services. Ms. Osborne discussed the department’s Support Services Unit. She said that in 1993 there was a clerical pool in place. The Commissioner said that after that time each clerical employee was assigned to a specific unit. She said that this year the agency decided to go back to a clerical pool. Ms. Osborne explained that the reason for going back to this method of operation is that so much of what the clerical staff does is automated. She said that this automation has resulted in a need for less staff and a more generalized staff. The Commissioner noted that the Department of Social Services’ Accounting Unit has reduced its staffing level by one half of an employee because of the efficiencies of computers and software. She said that the DSS Accounting Unit balances monthly with the County Treasurer’s Office. Commissioner Osborne said that DSS has its own IT unit. She said that their IT staff works in conjunction with the county IT unit. Ms. Osborne explained that the DSS programs and networks are very specific. She stated that the computers at DOH, OTDA and OCFS don’t talk to each other so DSS needs technicians that can make that happen and maintain all of the DSS programs. Ms. Osborne said that DSS has a Staff Development Coordinator who teaches all of the required Foster Care and Adoption Classes. She said that in conjunction with the Probation Department they have created programs for the PINS kids such as the Why Try and the Parent Project. Ms. Osborne explained that in the past Karen Gallagher of Probation handled the programs for parents and the Staff Development Coordinator would handle the kids’ programs. Commissioner Osborne stated that DSS’ Legal Department consists of two attorneys and one paralegal. She reported that they filed 1,300 petitions in 2015. Ms. Osborne said that number does not include the number of violations that were filed. She said that in addition to filing petitions this unit is also responsible for developing and maintaining the agency’s contracts. Ms. Osborne noted that she and Ms. Gates work together to manage any facility issues and maintenance for the department. The Commissioner said that DSS has a contract with the Sheriff’s Office for one full time officer. She said that many potential problems have been diverted simply due to this officer’s presence in the agency. Ms. Osborne said that Chenango County has the only completely county run Adult Home in New York State with Preston Manor. She said that this is a 48 bed facility and there were 40 residents living there as of December 31, 2015. The Commissioner said that Preston Manor was built in the 1800s and it is a beautiful place. She offered the supervisors a tour if they were interested. The Commissioner stated that the Preston Manor Administrator retired early in 2016 after almost 40 years of service to the county. She said that the new Administrator is Cindy Brown and her assistant is Dorothy Collison. Ms. Osborne noted that the state’s reporting requirements for Preston Manor have increased. She said that they are attempting to get into the 21st century with regard to electronic files, electronic case notes and medical records. Ms. Osborne stated that they are in the process of doing


some reorganization at Preston Manor. She said that in the future they may have the ability to do a few things that could increase our census there. Mr. Brown thanked Ms. Osborne and said that he isn’t surprised that she is doing everything extremely well because she always does. Chairman Wilcox thanked Commissioner Osborne for her presentation and the wonderful job she does for the county.

Supervisor McNeil made a motion to receive and file the 2015 Annual Reports of Development Chenango and the Chenango County Department of Social Services. Supervisor Seneck seconded the motion. Carried.

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Mr. Brown asked about the Zika Virus and the tires issues faced by the local municipalities. He said that he would like Health and Human Services to look at that issue and ask Public Health Director Marc Flindt if there is any money tagged for this. Mr. Blanchard stated that he will address this with the Health and Human Services Committee.

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ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 12:20 p.m. to the Regular Board Meeting scheduled for July 11th, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.


REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016

Chairman of the Board Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the roll with all members present. Chairman Wilcox noted that Journal Clerk Patricia Moore lost her 17 year old son two weeks ago today and asked

everyone to please keep her and her family in their thoughts and prayers and be judicious when she returns to work. Supervisor Arrington Canor offered the invocation. County Attorney Alan Gordon led the flag salute.

__________________ APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES Regular Monthly Meeting – June 13, 2016 Supervisor Seneck moved, seconded by Supervisor Law, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board. Carried.

__________________ COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Woodford stated that there were no additional communications. Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Mastro, to receive and file all of the communications. Carried.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS The following committee reports were presented:

Planning & Economic Development 06/14/16, 06/22/16 Safety & Rules 06/15/16 Public Works 06/16/16 Agriculture, Buildings & Grounds 06/21/16 Health & Human Services 06/28/16 Personnel 06/29/16 Finance 06/30/16

Supervisor Wansor made a motion to receive and file the committee reports. Supervisor Starr seconded the motion. Carried.

__________________ RESOLUTIONS PREFERRED AGENDA

1. AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF STANDARD WORK DAYS FOR CHENANGO COUNTY ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS PARTICIPATING IN THE NEW YORK STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM

2. AUTHORIZING FEE FOR ASBESTOS BAGS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – WASTE MANAGEMENT

3. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF PLANNING SERVICE REVENUES – PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 4. MODIFYING CREDIT CARD UTILIZATION AND USE POLICY


5. AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR LABOR RELATIONS EXPENSES – PERSONNEL OFFICE

6. FIXING 2017 SALARIES FOR CHENANGO COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE

7. AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF SECOND DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS POSITION – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

8. AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR 2016 TOWN OF OTSELIC - REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT

9. AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF TWO STAFF SOCIAL WORKER POSITIONS AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVCIES


10. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF A PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS (PSAP) OPERATIONS

GRANT – FY 2015-2016 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE 11. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF “PAVE NY” FUNDS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS –

HIGHWAY 12. RECOGNITION TO CYNTHIA RIFANBURG UPON HER RETIREMENT 13. ADOPTION OF CHENANGO COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Supervisor Mastro made a motion to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions. Supervisor McNeil seconded the

motion. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1727, No – 0, Absent – 0 Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #112-16 AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF “PAVE NY” FUNDS –

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - HIGHWAY

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase new Revenue Account

#D3503 – PAVE NY, in the amount of $485,841.14, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $485,841.14, be made from Revenue Account #D3503,

to Appropriation Account #D5110.47 – Materials – Road Maintenance.


__________________ RESOLUTION #113-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF PLANNING SERVICE

REVENUES – PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A2373

– Planning Service Community Dev. Fund by $2,700.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $2,700.00, be made from Revenue Account #A2373, to

Appropriation Account #A8020.44 – Other Expense.

Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1727, No – 0, Absent – 0 Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #114-16P MODIFYING CREDIT CARD UTILIZATION AND USE POLICY



WHEREAS, Resolutions #62-14P, #51-15P, and #89-15P of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized or ratified Commercial Credit Card Agreements for the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Social Services, as well as prescribed or amended a temporary credit card use policy, and

WHEREAS, it is desired to transition the existing Department of Social Services First Card account to the Chenango County M&T Bank Commercial Credit Card account authorized by Resolution #62-14P, as well as restate current credit card utilization and use policies,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the existing First Bank Card account for the Department of Social Services with First National Bank

of Omaha, Nebraska will be terminated, and be it further RESOLVED, That Department of Social Services will be allowed up to four (4) credit cards on the current Chenango

County M&T Bank Commercial Credit Card account, and be it further RESOLVED, That the remaining temporary credit card use policies are restated as follows:

• Each of the two departments shall have an aggregate limit of $2,500.00. • The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office account is authorized for up to seven (7) cards. • Credit card accounts shall be limited to properly authorized travel, including extraditions, properly authorized

training, and limited purchasing of goods/supplies when no other purchasing option exists, at the discretion of the department head, in accordance with Procurement Policy

• The temporary policy remains in effect subject to the adoption of a formal, expanded policy, which is currently under review.


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RESOLUTION #115-16P AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF

FUNDS FOR LABOR RELATIONS EXPENSES – PERSONNEL OFFICE

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a supplemental appropriation

of funds, in the amount of $5,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A1990.46 – Contingent Account, to Appropriation Account #A1430.51 – Labor Relations Expenses, in order to provide the funds necessary for Labor Relations expenses. Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1727, No – 0, Absent – 0 Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #116-16P AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF SECOND DEPUTY DIRECTOR

OF PUBLIC WORKS POSITION – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That, subject to the adoption of a local law authorizing said position, the Chenango County Treasurer be

and hereby is authorized to create Appropriation Account #D5010.121 – Deputy Director of Public Works, and be it further RESOLVED, That the annual salary for said position shall be $58,000.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $27,880.00, be made from Appropriation Account #D5142.11

– Labor - Sanding, to Appropriation Account #D5010.121 – Deputy Director of Public Works. Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1727, No – 0, Absent – 0 Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.


__________________ RESOLUTION #117-16P AUTHORIZING REFUND OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR

2016 TOWN OF OTSELIC - REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT


WHEREAS, application to the Chenango County Department of Real Property Tax for corrections to the roll have been made on the following parcels and have been investigated and approved for refund, and WHEREAS, the County Department of Real Property Tax recommends the following corrections to Prior year warrants.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized

and directed to REFUND the following and charge accounts as listed below: Town/Assessed To YR. Parcel # Reason Amount Otselic/Finger Lakes Trail 2016 24.-2-4 Wholly Exemption code $239.32 Conference not entered on the 2015 Assessment roll. Dr: $ 142.63 A342 Dr. $ 96.69 A430 Cr. $ 239.32 A200 REFUND PAY TO: FINGER LAKES TRAIL CONFERENCE 6111 VISTOR CENTER RD MT. MORRIS, NY 14510 Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1727, No – 0, Absent – 0 Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #118-16P AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF TWO STAFF SOCIAL

WORKER POSITIONS AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVCIES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, by prior resolutions, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors has authorized the establishment of

school-based mental health clinics at Oxford Academy and Central Schools, and WHEREAS, the Chenango County Community Services Director and Superintendent of the Norwich City School

District have made presentations related to school-based clinics in Norwich City Schools, and WHEREAS, in order to implement said program, it is necessary to create two (2) new Staff Social Worker positions, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby supports the establishment of three

clinics at the Norwich City School District, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors further authorizes the Director of Community Services

to begin implementation planning for said clinics, as well as any necessary applications, certifications, or assurances to the appropriate regulatory agencies, and be it further

RESOLVED, That, effective immediately, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create Budget Unit #146, entitled Mental Health/School Clinic, and the following accounts in the amount set opposite each:

Appropriation Account # Title Amount A4321.21 Equipment $ 1,600.00 A4321.41 Day-to-Day Travel $ 417.00 A4321.41A Conferences/Training $ 833.00 A4321.44 Other Expense $ 7,573.00 A4321.50 Repayment – Personal Services $ 51,649.00 A4321.80 Repayment – Fringe $ 22,834.00


Total: $ 84,906.00 Revenue Account # Title Amount A1620.B Medicaid $ 0.00 A1620.C Patient Fees/Insurance $ 76,573.00 A1620.D NCSD Grant $ 8,333.00

Total: $ 84,906.00 RESOLVED, That, effective immediately, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create the

following accounts in the amount set opposite each: Appropriation Account # Title Amount A4320.1951 *Staff Social Worker $ 24,506.50 A4320.1952 *Staff Social Worker $ 24,506.50 A4320.84 Fringe – NCSD Clinic $ 22,834.00

Total: $ 74,483.00 Revenue Account # Title Amount A1620.E NCSD Clinic Fees $ 74,483.00

Total: $ 74,483.00

Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1727, No – 0, Absent – 0 Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted

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RESOLUTION #119-16 RECOGNITION TO CYNTHIA RIFANBURG UPON HER

RETIREMENT


WHEREAS, on June 24, 2016 Cynthia Rifanburg will be retired from her services to Chenango County, and,

WHEREAS, in April of 1988, Cynthia Rifanburg began her service with the County of Chenango as a Senior Aide at Preston Manor, and

WHEREAS, Cynthia has worked as a Mental Health Assistant since September of 1997, serving individuals with serious mental health challenges, and

WHEREAS, She provided wonderful care to the Preston Manor residents and provided extraordinary support, guidance and structure to members of the Chenango Club, and

WHEREAS, because of her selfless efforts, dedication and commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals who are managing a mental illness and who are citizens of Chenango County, many lives have been enriched and improved, and


RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors extent their deepest appreciation to Cynthia Rifanburg for her dedicated service to both the Preston Manor and the Chenango Club members, and Best Wishes for Health and Happiness during her years of retirement. Seconded by Mr. Blanchard and duly adopted.


Chairman Wilcox presented a copy of the resolution to Ms. Rifanburg. Director of Community Services Ruth Roberts said that Cindy is one of those people who showed up for 28 years and gave 110%. She has worked hard and her efforts have enhanced the lives of many. She will be missed.

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RESOLUTION #120-16P AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF STANDARD WORK DAYS FOR CHENANGO COUNTY ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS PARTICIPATING IN THE NEW YORK STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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

Term Begins/Ends Participates in Days/-

Security Number Work Day

Employer's Month

Number (Hrs/day)

Time Keeping (Based on

(Last System Record of 4 digits) (Y/N) Activities)

Elected Officials County Treasurer/ William C. Craine 1737 50000728 7 01/01/2015 - 12/31/2018 N 21.67 Budget Officer PT 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 District Attorney Joseph A. McBride 3588 39035993 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2019 N 21.67 County Clerk Mary C. Weidman 9710 *09401092 7 01/01/2014 - 12/31/2017 N 21.43 Supervisor Wayne Outwater 7846 39625876 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2019 N 4.17 Supervisor Peter C. Flanagan 9157 38012753 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 11.5 Supervisor Fred J. Heisler, Jr. 8448 50566611 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 1.08 Supervisor Arrington J. Canor 9649 39405881 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 3.64 Supervisor Robert M. Jeffrey 2449 41795311 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 7.22 Supervisor Charles A. Mastro 1968 50251438 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 2.53 Supervisor James J. McNeil *0562 39405857 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 4.58 Supervisor Dolores Nabinger 4542 37593308 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 2.08 Supervisor Thomas P. Grace 5574 50566595 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 6.5 Supervisor John H. Lawrence 6471 50566637 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 4.45 Chair, Board of Supervisors Lawrence N. Wilcox 4487 38631800 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 10.78 Supervisor George J. Seneck 9885 50000710 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 5.23 Supervisor Dennis Brown *0501 30596977 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 9.78 Supervisor Jeffrey B. Blanchard 4117 39405782 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 2.84 Supervisor Robert E. Wansor 4930 50567130 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 1.39

Appointed Officials County Attorney Alan E. Gordon 5722 50573104 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67 Dir of Public Facilities Julie A. Gates 1185 43067669 8 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67 Elect Commission PT Carol A. Franklin 7283 36690410 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 20.41 Probation Director Karen Osborn 4734 41666967 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67 Dir of Community Services Ruth Roberts 2656 40711905 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67 Clrk to Brd/Co Audit/ RC Woodford 5025 35079805 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67 Admin Self-Ins (PT)


Dir. Weights and Measures Theodore W. Guinn 6589 32953051 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67 Stop DWI, Youth Board Director

Kathryn J. Clemens 0946 33923871 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67

Assistant District Attorney Laura Parker 2287 60915964 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2019 N 21.67 Public Defender John D. Cameron 3316 36715126 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67 Director Office for Aging Brian F. Wessels 9981 38584702 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67 Public Health Director Marcas W. Flindt 4307 32944407 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67 County Planning Director Donna M. Jones 9247 41540196 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67 Assistant County Attorney Diane M. DiStefano 1211 41792656 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 6.61 Assistant District Attorney Michael D. Ferrarese 8461 50000777 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2019 N 21.67 Dir of Info Tech Herman A. Ericksen 1507 34320838 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67 Employment & Training Director

Tylena Daniels *0274 38084281 7 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67

Co Fire Coord/DD of Emer Man

Matthew L. Beckwith 3074 37150695 8 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.33

County Historian PT Patricia E. Evans 8454 42504183 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 16.03 Asst. Co. Attorney PT

Steven G. Natoli 9214 39724646 6 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 10.18


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RESOLUTION #121-16P FIXING 2017 SALARIES FOR CHENANGO COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 2017 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,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 2017 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 2017 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. Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1727, No – 0, Absent – 0 Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #122-16 ADOPTION OF CHENANGO COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, by Resolution #64-14P, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors designated itself the lead agency for

SEQR purposes, and made a Negative Declaration relative to SEQR by Resolution #109-16, and


WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the adoption of the Chenango County Comprehensive Plan was held on July 11, 2016,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Comprehensive Plan, dated 2016, be and hereby is adopted by the Chenango

County Board of Supervisors.

Seconded by Mr. Law Results of a Roll Call vote were: Yes-1646, No-81, Absent-0 Opposed: Supervisors Heisler and Grace Chairman Wilcox declared the resolution duly adopted. Prior to adoption of Resolution #122-16, Mr. Grace thanked the speakers for coming forward during the Public Hearing today. He said they have offered their insights and he agrees with most of what was said. He is opposed to this plan going forward, mostly on procedural grounds. When it came to committee he was told they couldn’t print another more up to date version because there wasn’t any money for printing costs. He thinks the only appropriate thing to do is to table this resolution and send the plan back to committee. He thinks there may be some legal concerns as well since there have been some material changes to the plan since it was developed, such as the denial of the Constitution Pipeline project. Supervisor Grace moved to table the resolution and send it back to Planning & Economic Development Committee. Supervisor Heisler seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mr. Khoury asked if the purpose of tabling the resolution was procedural or because of the energy issues that were brought forward today. Mr. Grace said it is both. He said procedurally we’re not on solid ground. No changes were printed which implies there was never any intent to make changes to the plan. There was never a discussion about the cons of the Constitution Pipeline. Mr. Brown asked County Attorney Alan Gordon if they were on shaky legal ground. Mr. Gordon said he hadn’t researched the issue in regards to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Brown asked if it were a possibility. Mr. Gordon said a Comprehensive Plan is not a legally binding document. Mr. Raymond asked if this was an update to a current plan. Chairman Wilcox said yes, the current plan is about 40 years old. Mr. Raymond said he remembered going through this process before. Chairman Wilcox said the County has been working on this since the year 2000. Mr. Raymond asked if the old plan would remain in effect if the update isn’t approved. Mr. Gordon said yes, but it has no legal impact. Mr. Brown said the horizon is always going to change, but we all believe Chenango County is a wonderful place to live. He said but if we’re on legally shaky grounds, that’s an issue. Mr. Gordon said he didn’t know and would have to research it. Mr. Brown asked if the County was going to be sued over this. Mr. Gordon said it is difficult to sue over a legislative prerogative. He said one concern may be what effect the plan has on grant or other funding applications. Mr. Jeffrey said one of the speakers made a good point on “zombie” properties and the vacant Camp Pharsalia. He would like to know what the vision is on that. Mr. Seneck said $800 was spent on printing costs and a lot of time was invested. Mr. Khoury asked again if the motion to table was based on content or a procedural issue. He said he needed to know because it makes a difference. We’ve talked about content before. It’s all been discussed in the past. Mr. McNeil said no Comprehensive Plan will ever be current. He said an amendment to the plan every year or so could be a good thing to consider. Mr. Law said he only heard comments today about the energy parts of the Comprehensive Plan. He hasn’t heard anything about the good things. He said this has been being worked on over the past 20 years and a lot of things have been discussed. It may not be a perfect plan but it’s a start and it could be reviewed annually. Mr. Heisler questioned how they could accept the Comprehensive Plan if they know it’s flawed. He said our vote means we believe in this document. He said he favors tabling the resolution because of the procedural defects as well as the inaccuracies pointed out by the speakers during the Public Hearing. Mr. Flanagan pointed out that gas drilling is not illegal and things change all the time. He said it would be good to make a commitment to reviewing the document annually. It is tough to get a plan that everyone can agree on. This is guidance, not law. Changes can be made as we go along but it is important to get it on the table. Mr. Grace said it was possible to have made changes and brought it up to date before now. He said the comments made by the public should be considered before making a decision and procedurally we should try to give current information to the public. Mr. Flanagan said the general tone of the comments from the Public Hearing was that anything to do with fossil fuel is going to be opposed. He said we don’t control the pipeline issue and renewable fuel standards are going to change. This is a tempest in a


teapot. The results of a Roll Call vote on the motion to table the resolution were: Yes-470, No-1257, Absent-0 Opposed: Supervisors Flanagan, Mastro, Khoury, Lawrence, Nabinger, Ireland, Jack, Raymond, Outwater, Canor, Wansor, Law, McNeil, Jeffrey, Williams, Brown and Blanchard Chairman Wilcox declared the motion failed for lack of a majority.

__________________ RESOLUTION #123-16P AUTHORIZING FEE FOR ASBESTOS BAGS – DEPARTMENT

OF PUBLIC WORKS – WASTE MANAGEMENT The Public Works Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That, effective immediately, the price charged for the sale of new asbestos disposal bags be and hereby is

increased from $0.50 to $1.00 each. Seconded by Mr. Mastro Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1727, No – 0, Absent – 0 Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #124-16 AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF A PUBLIC SAFETY

ANSWERING POINTS (PSAP) OPERATIONS GRANT – FY 2015-2016 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Mr. Mastro offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff has received notification of the award from the New York State Division of

Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications State Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Operations Grant, in the amount of $170,855.00, to be used for eligible PSAP operating expenses, and

WHEREAS, in order to implement the program, it is necessary to appropriate the funds for expenditure, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to credit new Capital Revenue Account

#H38511 – PSAP 2016 C198511, by $170,855.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $170,855.00, be made from Revenue Account #H38511

to Capital Project Account #H3110.8511 – PSAP 2016 C198511.

Seconded by Mr. Law and duly adopted.


Mr. Raymond 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 June 2016 against Chenango County in the amount of $ 2,588,373.54 NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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

$1,675,995.64 , are accepted and made a part of the following summary. GENERAL:

Bills & Claims $ 1,084,412.01 Supervisors' Salaries $ 26,665.48


Certified Payroll $ 724,584.29 Sheriff Payroll $ 410,866.86 Social Svcs. Payroll $ 317,459.13 Self-insurance Payroll $ 777.36 $ 2,020.46 & Disbursements

$ 2,566,785.59 HIGHWAY:

Co. Rd. Bills & Claims $ 455,463.91 Co. Rd. Pay & Mach. Rentals $ 194,485.14 $ 162,923.14 Rd. Mach. Bills & Claims $ 63,110.46 Rd. Machinery Payrolls $ 31,476.28

$ 907,458.93

WELFARE: Day Care $ 30,448.01 Administration $ 89,417.47 Preston Manor $ 12,220.75 Svcs. for Recipients $ 171,259.12 Medical $ 24,573.40 Family Assistance $ 221,574.08 Child Care $ 165,606.87 J.D. Care $ 237.04 Pmt. to State Schools $ - Safety Net $ 74,266.87 HEAP $ - Burials $ - EEA $ 521.05 $ 790,124.66

TOTALS $ 2,588,373.54 $ 1,675,995.64

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR June 2016 $ 4,264,369.18


Seconded by Mr. Law and duly adopted. __________________

PUBLIC HEARING #1

RE: Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2016 Amending Local Law No. 5 of 1998 “A County Local Law to Establish a Department of Public Works, and to Merge Therein the Highway Department and the Department of Waste Management”

Clerk of the Board RC Woodford read the call of the Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m.

Chairman Wilcox declared the Public Hearing open and asked anyone wishing to speak to come forward and state their name. The Chairman repeated his request.

With no one wishing to speak, Supervisor Brown moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to close the Public Hearing at 11:02 a.m. Carried.

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LOCAL LAW

ADOPTED LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2016

The Finance Committee offered the following and moved its adoption:


A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF 1998 “A COUNTY LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND TO MERGE THEREIN THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT” BE IT ENACTED by the Chenango County Board of Supervisors as follows: Section 4 of Local Law No. 5 of 1998 is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4. Deputy Director of Public Works.

(a) There is hereby created and established an office of First Deputy Director of Public Works, and Second Deputy Director of Public Works, both of which shall be in the exempt class of the civil service.

(b) The First and Second Deputy Directors of Public Works shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the

County Director of Public Works and possess the qualifications as the County Director of Public Works shall prescribe.

(c) The First and Second Deputy Directors of Public Works shall perform those duties assigned by the County Director of Public Works and in the event of a vacancy in the office or the absence or inability of the County Director of Public Works, shall possess the powers and perform the duties of the County Director of Public Works.

(d) The Director of Public Works shall, pursuant to County Law 401(2), designate in writing the order in which his or her deputies are to serve during the Director of Public Works’ absence or inability to act or vacancy in office.

(e) Nothing contained herein is intended to require that there be more than one Deputy Director at one time.

(f) Said amendments to Section 4 of Local Law No. 5 of 1998 shall be effective immediately upon compliance with filing requirements of the Municipal Home Rule Law.

Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote were: Yes-1419, No-308, Absent-0 Opposed: Supervisors Nucero-Alger, McNeil, and Jeffrey Chairman Wilcox declared the Local Law duly adopted.

__________________ PUBLIC HEARING #2

RE: Chenango County Comprehensive Plan Adoption Clerk of the Board RC Woodford read the call of the Public Hearing at 11:05 a.m.

Chairman Wilcox declared the Public Hearing open and asked anyone wishing to speak to come forward and state their name.

The following individuals spoke in opposition to adoption of the Chenango County Comprehensive Plan as proposed: 1. Geraldine Paliotta – South Oxford, New York 2. Steve Ellsworth – McDonough, New York 3. Kenneth Fogarty – Guilford, New York 4. Mi By Kim – Guilford, New York 5. Mina Takahashi – Oxford, New York. She also read a letter from Carol DeClue of North Norwich, New

York. 6. Earl Callahan – New Berlin, New York 7. Fred Lanfear – Oxford, New York 8. Todd Dreyer – Norwich, New York 9. Peter Hudiburg – South Plymouth, New York 10. Dan Taylor – Oxford, New York 11. Trellan Smith – Oxford, New York


12. Annette Pfannenstiel – Pharsalia, New York With no one else wishing to speak, Supervisor Brown moved, seconded by Supervisor Seneck, to close the Public

Hearing at 12:08 p.m. Carried. Resolution #122-16 was then considered by the Board.

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ADJOURNMENT Chairman Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 12:30 p.m.to the next Regular Board Meeting scheduled for August 8, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.


REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2016

Chairman of the Board Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the roll with all members present except Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury. Chairman Wilcox noted that Supervisor Mastro’s mother had passed away and asked everyone to please keep him and his family in their thoughts and prayers. Supervisor Robert Starr offered the invocation. County Attorney Alan Gordon led the flag salute.

__________________ APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES Regular Monthly Meeting – July 11, 2016 Supervisor Seneck moved, seconded by Supervisor Starr, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board. Carried.

__________________ COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Woodford stated that there were no additional communications. Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Grace, to receive and file all of the communications. Carried.

__________________ COMMITTEE REPORTS The following committee reports were presented:

Planning & Economic Development 07/12/16 Public Works 07/14/16 Agriculture, Buildings & Grounds 07/19/16 Safety & Rules 07/20/16 Health & Human Services 07/26/16 Personnel 07/27/16 Finance 07/21/16 (Tax Sale), 07/28/16

Supervisor McNeil made a motion to receive and file the committee reports. Supervisor Wansor seconded the motion. Carried.


1. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BEN WEITSMAN AND SONS OF OWEGO, NEW YORK FOR SCRAP METAL AND WHITE GOODS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

2. 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

3. AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION, INC., D/B/A ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER – AREA AGENCY ON AGING

4. AMENDING RESOLUTION #136-14P TO CORRECT ERROR


5. CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2016 “A LOCAL LAW FIXING ANNUAL SALARIES OF CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2017”

6. ADOPTION OF COMPENSATORY TIME POLICY FOR COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME

7. DECLARING VEHICLES SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF SAME – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

8. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION SERVICES – RECORDS MANAGEMENT / COUNTY CLERK

9. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FEDERAL TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES FUNDS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

10. AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR AIRPORT OPERATIONS – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

11. AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – AREA AGENCY ON AGING

12. AUTHORIZING CREATION OF PART-TIME BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH – FIRE CODE ENFORCEMENT

13. AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

14. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR DAY-TO-DAY TRAVEL AND OVERTIME – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

15. SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LAND IN VARIOUS TOWNSHIPS – DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES


16. AMENDING COMPOSITION OF AIRPORT STEERING COMMITTEE 17. AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EXTRA HIRE EXPENSES – LEGISLATIVE BOARD

Supervisor Outwater made a motion to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions. Supervisor Seneck seconded the motion. Supervisor Flanagan requested that Resolution #15 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1514, No – 0, Absent – 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #126-16 SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LAND IN VARIOUS TOWNSHIPS

– DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chairman and the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors are hereby authorized to execute, acknowledge, enseal and deliver conveying the following land 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 2012 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 #85-16P:

ITEM # TAX MAP # HIGH BIDDER BID AMOUNT

AFTON VILLAGE


02 289.14-1-29 Village of Afton $3,038.00

AFTON

04 287.-1-43 Cutting III, Lawrence Richard $100.00

05 288.-2-36 Zambito, Mary $13,500.00

06 294.-1-7.422 Shaver, Vickie $1,000.00

BAINBRIDGE VILLAGE

07 254.19-1-5 Silver, Samuel A. $2,006.00

08 265.07-3-8 Rico, Joseph P. $11,760.00

09 265.08-1-3 Rico, Joseph P. $1,376.00

10 265.11-4-8 DeGroodt Jr., Dennis A. $11,390.00

11 265.14-1-4 Canonaco, Philip $210.00

12 265.1-5-17 Rico, Joseph P. $1,276.00

13 265.1-5-24 McHenry, Susan M. $3,300.00

BAINBRIDGE

14 252.-1-9 Jones, Dana S. and Jones, Dawn M. $1,200.00

15 275.-4-12.1 Sherman, Jason A. $4,100.00

16 275.-4-12.5 Bates, Donna and Brazee, Vincent $750.00

COVENTRY

17 263.-2-8 Oliver, Daniel $222.00

18 271.-1-4.2 Oliver, Daniel and Clark, Jon $4,111.00

19 271.-1-5.1 Corser, Francis $2,000.00

GERMAN

20 128.-1-9.7 Maricle, Dorn L. and Stafford, Sara $28,501.00

21 153.-1-23.2 Shafer, Donald $10,550.00

GREENE VILLAGE

23 236.2-3-31 Cook, Brian $19,486.00


24 247.08-1-17 Ray, William J. $3,500.00

GREENE

25 247.-1-11 Lamberg, Jacob $9,111.00

26 247.-3-32 Lozier, Brian $26,750.00

GUILFORD

27 175.-1-16 Del Priore, Karen $20,002.00

28 197.-1-6.4 Silver, Samuel A. $2,001.00

29 234.-1-10.5 Tennant, Alan W. $3,000.00

MCDONOUGH

30 131.-1-21.5 Hall, Kellie $1,450.00

31 142.08-1-36 Henricks, Alan S. and Henricks, Joan M. $20,200.00

NEW BERLIN VILLAGE

32 88.07-2-50 Cook, Brian $23,348.00

NEW BERLIN

34 151.-1-21 Rowe, Charles A. and Rowe, Donna M. $1,800.00

NORTH NORWICH

36 111.-1-2 Lamberg, Jacob $1,111.00

37 111.-2-32 Lamberg, Jacob $6,111.00

39 84.-1-5 DiMaria, Philip V. $21,160.00

40 97.-1-75.1 Drake-Brown, Peggy A. and Brown, Michael L. $20,000.00

41 98.-1-10 Kinsley, Anna M. $1,089.92

NORWICH

42 122.-1-42 Cleary, Shawn $15,320.00

43 122.-1-47 Bogdan, Josh $105,320.00

44 135.08-1-5 Fowlston, John and Fowlston, June R. $1,300.00

45 136.08-1-15.6 Joyce, Stephen P. $300.00


46 172.-1-2 Lamberg, Jacob $9,111.00

OTSELIC

47 25.-1-14 Krumholz, James J. and Krumholz, Ginamarie $22,540.00

48 65.11-1-65 Mosella, Ralph J. and Mosella, Rebecca S. $2,011.00

OXFORD

49 170.-1-15.2 Lyford, David W. $1,500.00

50 170.-1-16 Lyford, David W. $11,330.00

51 183.08-1-71 Lyford, David W. $21,330.00

52 183.08-2-34 Warnken, William and Rake, Morghan $400.00

53 183.-2-15.2 Robinson, Nicholas $2,150.00

54 183.-2-19.11 Pollock, Michael R. $500.00

55 206.-1-9.3 Williams, Derik and Williams, Miranda $1,936.50

56 218.-1-3 Torres, Lisa $750.00

57 231.-1-8.2 Castle, Michael J and Castle, Lisa A. $5,600.00

PHARSALIA

58 119.09-1-18 Noonan, Kenneth S. $4,600.00

59 119.09-1-24 Murray Jr., Michael E. and Murray, Lynn A. $1,100.00

60 119.09-1-25 Murray Jr., Michael E. and Murray, Lynn A. $500.00

61 119.09-1-26 Grover, James A. and Grover, Barbara J. $7,654.32

62 119.09-1-4 Jamison, Bruce N. $1,650.00

PITCHER

63 103.-1-3.13 Whorrall, Lyle W. $351.00

64 90.-1-5.2 Miller, Alisha $1,025.00

PLYMOUTH

65 94.-1-19.42

Truta, Ovidiu Victor Truta, Dana Ligia

$14,231.20

66 95.-1-26 Joyce, Stephen P. $800.00


67 95.-1-6 Oakley, Rodney A. $3,050.00

PRESTON

68 134.-1-32.1 Janneh, Bakary $14,051.00

69 134.-1-7.3 Peryea, Ella M. $3,000.00

70 170.-1-3.1 Oliver, Daniel and Clark, Jon $5,511.00

EARLVILLE VILLAGE

71 15.08-3-38 Gaidulis, Dainis $24,100.00

SMITHVILLE

74 204.-1-17 Lamberg, Jacob $7,111.00

SMYRNA

76 68.-1-9.323 Law, Wayne E. $20,500.00

Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote were: Yes – 1514, No – 0, Absent – 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the resolution duly adopted. Prior to adoption of Resolution #126-16, Supervisor Flanagan said he had a couple of questions. He said he had heard that we didn’t hit our number this year and came up a little short. He asked if it had been that way for the last couple of years and if things looked about the same or are getting worse. Chairman Wilcox said we are about $159,000 short of what we paid out against these properties, but a couple of the properties were in bankruptcy. We are getting closer and closer to when we’ll be able to clean up these long standing properties. County Attorney Gordon said we have a couple of bankruptcies in Greene and those are big losers. He said we’ll probably always have one or two in the pipeline. He is trying to challenge the most egregious ones and get the judge to dismiss the bankruptcy proceeding and lift the stay. Mr. Brown said this year was better than last year. Last year we were short about $200,000 and this year it’s about $150,000. He said one property was actually in bankruptcy for 15 years so a lot of back taxes were owed. Mr. Jeffrey asked what the monthly charge is for past due taxes and if it could be increased. County Attorney Gordon said it is 1% per month and he thinks that is a statutory amount. Mr. McNeil said he had brought up before the idea of looking into an open public auction instead of a sealed bid auction. Chairman Wilcox said that had been discussed at Finance Committee recently and there are both pros and cons and the County Attorney is looking into it. Mr. Brown asked why Mr. McNeil thought an open auction would be preferable. Mr. McNeil said other counties do it that way and sometimes people get caught up at an auction and increase their bids to get a property they really want. Mr. Brown said selling people’s property is not an easy task and the Board should take the responsibility and not try and insulate themselves from the process. Mr. McNeil said the Board would still have to approve the properties going to Tax Sale so it would be on their hands no matter how they approach the auction.

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RESOLUTION #127-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION SERVICES – RECORDS MANAGEMENT / COUNTY CLERK

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to transfer $7,500.00 from Appropriation Account #A1410.43 – Rental of Equipment, 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. Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #128-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FEDERAL TEMPORARY

ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES FUNDS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services has received notification of the award of federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for the Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services program for federal fiscal year 2016/2017, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to appropriate the 2016 component of said award, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A4610 – Federal Aid for Administration by $12,500.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $12,500.00, be made from Revenue Account #A4610, to Appropriation Account #A6010.44 – Other Expense. Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #129-16P AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR AIRPORT

OPERATIONS – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, necessary repairs to the hangar door and fuel system dictate additional appropriations for airport expenses, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer funds, in the amount of $5,000.00, from Capital Project Account #H4597.59C – Capital Improvement Trust/Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport to Appropriation Account #A5680.46 - Operation & Maintenance, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer funds, in the amount of $5,000.00, from Capital Project Account #H4597.59C – Capital Improvement Trust/Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport to Appropriation Account #A5680.51 – Aviation Fuel.


Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.



The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase the following Revenue Accounts, in the amount set opposite each: Account # Title Amount A3812 State Aid NY Connects/BIP $ 72.00 A4812 Fed Aid NY Connects/BIP $378.00 Total: $450.00 and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, totaling $450.00, be made from said revenue accounts, to Appropriation Account #A7610.21 - Equipment, and RESOLVED, That said appropriation shall provide the funds necessary for the purchase of one (1) computer workstation for the Area Agency on Aging. Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #131-16P AUTHORIZING CREATION OF PART-TIME BUILDING

INSPECTOR POSITION AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH – FIRE CODE ENFORCEMENT

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Chenango County Public Health Director made a presentation to the Standing Committees on Safety & Rules, and Personnel relative to the creation of a part-time Building Inspector position in Fire Code Enforcement to assist in inspection responsibilities of the office, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create Appropriation Account #A3411.181 – *Building Inspector PT, and be it further RESOLVED, That said part-time position shall be at 19 hours per week, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A1590 – Permit Fees – Fire Code, by $6,149.16, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $6,149.16, be made from Revenue Account #A1590, to Appropriation Account #A3411.181 – *Building Inspector PT. Seconded by Mr. Outwater


Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #132-16P AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That effective March 28, 2016, the salary for the Community Support Services Coordinator position, Appropriation Account #A4320.191, be consistent with the ADAS Services Coordinator position, Appropriation Account #A4150.11, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make the required retroactive salary adjustments from Appropriation Account #A4320.16. Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #133-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR DAY-TO-DAY

TRAVEL AND OVERTIME – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the amount of $500.00, from Appropriation Account #A1680.43 – Maintenance and Software License, to Appropriation Account #A1680.41 – Day-to-day Travel, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the amount of $750.00, from Appropriation Account #A1680.43 – Maintenance and Software License, to Appropriation Account #A1680.190 – Overtime. Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #134-16P AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

AGREEMENT WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION, INC., D/B/A ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER – AREA AGENCY ON AGING

The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Director of the Area Agency on Aging has received a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc., D/B/A Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter, and


WHEREAS, the Alzheimer’s Association is the recipient of an award from the New York State Department of Health for respite services, and WHEREAS, pursuant to said MOU, Chenango County would provide respite services to program participants, and WHEREAS, it is recommended MOU be executed, commencing July 1, 2016, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 a Memorandum of Understanding with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc., D/B/A Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter for a period of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2016, and be it further RESOLVED, That year one of said agreement is for $6,600, and $10,850 per year for years 2 through 5. Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #135-16P AMENDING RESOLUTION #136-14P TO CORRECT ERROR The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Resolution #136-14P contained an error, and requires correction, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the following entry of Resolution #136-14P of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is amended as follows:

Name Social Registration Standard Term Begins/Ends Participates in

Days/-


Employer's Month

Number (Hrs/day) Time Keeping

(Based on

(Last System Record of 4 digits) (Y/N) Activities) Elected Officials

Supervisor Jeffrey B. Blanchard 4117 39405782 6 01/01/2014 - 12/31/2015 N 2.84

Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #136-16P CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

NO. 3 OF 2016 “A LOCAL LAW FIXING ANNUAL SALARIES OF CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2017”

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:


RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors hold a Public Hearing upon Proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2016, entitled “A Local Law Fixing the Annual Salaries of Certain County Officers for the Year 2017”, such Public Hearing to be held on September 12, 2016 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. Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes-1514, No-0, Absent-213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #137-16P ADOPTION OF COMPENSATORY TIME POLICY FOR

COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME

The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the attached “Compensatory Time Policy For Compensation Schedule Employees Who Are Eligible For Overtime” be and hereby is adopted, effective immediately. Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #138-16 AMENDING COMPOSITION OF AIRPORT STEERING

COMMITTEE Mr. Wilcox offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Resolution #156-87 of this Board created the Airport Steering Committee to oversee development and provide policy recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the airport and its administration; and WHEREAS, the composition of the Airport Steering Committee as set forth in Resolution #156-87 was thereafter amended by Resolution #182-87, Resolution #33-89; and Resolution #188-10P, and WHEREAS, changes in the operation and development of the airport including the departure of the fixed based operator, the construction of T-hangars and the direct administration of day to day airport activities by the County have caused a need to facilitate active interest and participation of individuals and entities utilizing and having expertise in aircraft-related activities from the community at large; and WHEREAS, utilizing the talents, enthusiasm, and knowledge of a broad range of individuals will facilitate vibrant and robust aviation related planning and development; and WHEREAS, facilitating the appointments of a greater number of individuals from the community at large will better serve the future utilization of the airport, NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the membership of the Airport Steering Committee shall be comprised of seven (7) voting members appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and ratified by the Board of Supervisors, and be it further RESOLVED, That the seven (7) at-large members of the Airport Steering Committee shall serve staggered three calendar year terms as follows:

a. Two (2) members for a three year term expiring December 31, 2016, currently held by D. Marchant and D. Sheldon, and


b. Three (3) members for a three year term expiring December 31, 2017, currently held by A. Larsen and two vacancies, and

c. Two (2) members for a three year term expiring December 31, 2018, currently held by R. Shultes and B. Guldy, and RESOLVED, That, additionally, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the Chairman of the Planning and Economic Development Committee of the Board of Supervisors, the Chenango County Treasurer, and the Director of Planning & Development shall serve as ex-officio members of the Airport Steering Committee; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Airport Steering Committee is an advisory body that shall make recommendations to the Planning and Economic Development Committee of the Board of Supervisors and ultimate policy making authority remains with this Board of Supervisors. Seconded by Mr. McNeil and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury

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RESOLUTION #139-16P AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BEN WEITSMAN AND SONS OF OWEGO, NEW YORK FOR SCRAP METAL AND WHITE GOODS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Public Works Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Chenango County Director of Public Works has solicited bids for the removal of scrap metal and white goods accumulated by Chenango County through its recycling efforts as well as highway department operations, and WHEREAS, Ben Weitsman & Sons of Owego, New York has submitted a bid for 94% of Scrap Price Bulletin, for scrap metal and white goods at the County Transfer stations in North Norwich and Brisben, for said materials collected from the Countywide Landfill in Pharsalia, and also the County Highway garage at 79 Rexford Street, Norwich, and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works recommends an agreement be executed for a period of one (1) year, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Ben Weitsman & Sons, 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 94% of Scrap Price Bulletin, from Ben Weitsman & Sons 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. Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #140-16P 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

The Public Works Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:


WHEREAS, the Chenango County Department of Public Works has solicited bids, and desires to sign 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, from the Chenango County Recycling/Transfer Stations, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 $1,395.00 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. Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #141-16 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EXTRA HIRE

EXPENSES – LEGISLATIVE BOARD Mr. Wilcox offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the

amount of $2,400.00, from Appropriation Account #A1010.13 – Journal Clerk, to Appropriation Account #A1010.14 – Extra Hire, in order to provide the funds necessary for extra hire expenses for the Legislative Board.

Seconded by Mr. Outwater and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury

__________________ RESOLUTION #142-16P DECLARING VEHICLES SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING

APPROPRIATION OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF SAME – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, certain Sheriff’s Office vehicles are no longer needed for county use, to wit

Year Description VIN Mileage (approx.) 2006 Chevy Impala 2G1WS551969410614 117K 2008 Chevy Impala 2G1WB58N381257194 92K 2008 Chevy Impala 2G1WS553281270103 138K 2010 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5EMXA1218324 142K 2012 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5E37C1259424 133K 2012 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5E37C1260587 157K 2012 Chevy Tahoe 1GNSK2E05CR270548 126k 2013 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5E37D1248327 183K 2013 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5E37D1249929 117K

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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. Seconded by Mr. Outwater Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes - 1514, No - 0, Absent - 213 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


Mr. Seneck 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

July 2016 against Chenango County in the amount of $ 2,654,509.18 NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 $

2,537,713.54, are accepted and made a part of the following summary.

GENERAL: Bills & Claims $ 1,265,410.18 Supervisors' Salaries $ 39,999.03 Certified Payroll $ 1,082,926.23 Sheriff Payroll $ 630,157.49 Social Svcs. Payroll $ 480,346.84 Self-insurance Payroll $ 1,166.04 $ 3,030.69 & Disbursements

$ 3,503,036.50


$ 942,673.35

WELFARE: Day Care $ 35,619.78 Administration $ 180,432.01 Preston Manor $ 17,244.98 Svcs. for Recipients $ 39,568.58 Medical $ 23,977.16 Family Assistance $ 218,874.17 Child Care $ 128,462.18 J.D. Care $ 5,263.56 Pmt. to State Schools $ - Safety Net $ 91,931.07 HEAP $ -


Burials $ - EEA $ 5,139.38 $ 746,512.87

TOTALS $ 2,654,509.18 $ 2,537,713.54

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR July 2016 $ 5,192,222.72 TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS TO DATE $ 32,770,237.21 Seconded by Mr. Law and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Mastro and Khoury

__________________ SPEAKER Elizabeth Monaco, Executive Director, Chenango United Way Report on the 2016 Greater Chenango Cares Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Ms. Monaco thanked the Board for allowing the Chenango United Way to serve as lead agency for the Greater Chenango Cares IRT that was held from July 15-24, 2016. She distributed a summary sheet of the event for the Board to review as well as a basic fact sheet from the military about the program. She noted that the Healthy Cortland IRT was occurring at the same time as the event in Chenango County. Ms. Monaco said they had paired with the County Planning Department and the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board and some wonderful things happened and there was a tremendous effect on our community. She said 185 active and reserve military personnel were here for two weeks and provided a variety of medical, dental, optical and veterinarian services. Local preparations were extensive and started back in the Fall of 2015. Many agencies, businesses, and individuals were involved and she thanked everyone for their time and assistance. Ms. Monaco reported that a total of 1,850 “patients” were seen, including humans and animals. 10,310 procedures were performed including 690 veterinarian services and the distribution of 577 pairs of glasses. The total value of the services provided or the total cost-savings to the community was $914,904. 400 people volunteered their time equaling a value of approximately $92,000 in in-kind services. Ms. Monaco said she was extremely proud to be a part of this event and they are considering applying again for 2018. Mr. McNeil asked how this compared to other events. Ms. Monaco said they had fewer military service personnel come this year so the numbers are down a little from last year. Supervisor Grace thanked Ms. Monaco and all involved in the program. He asked what would have happened to the people that were served if the IRT hadn’t happened. Ms. Monaco said the people would have gone without services. She said there were people that hadn’t had dental or medical services in years. A lot of chronic conditions were recognized and the effects of that are potentially lifesaving.

__________________ Supervisor David Law noted that Fair books were put on everyone’s desks. He said the Fair Board wanted to thank the Air Force for what they did at the Fairgrounds this year. They built a new Fair office and updated the electrical and plumbing and it was a great service. Mr. Law said The Fair opens tomorrow and everyone is invited to attend.

__________________ ADJOURNMENT Chairman Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m.to the next Regular Board Meeting scheduled for September 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.

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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Chairman of the Board Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the roll with all members present except Supervisor McNeil. Chairman Wilcox noted that former Assemblyman Clarence Rappleyea passed away and to keep his family in our thoughts. Supervisor Robert Wansor offered the invocation. County Attorney Alan Gordon led the flag salute.

__________________ APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES Regular Monthly Meeting – August 8, 2016 Supervisor Law moved, seconded by Supervisor Seneck, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board. Carried.

__________________ COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Woodford stated that there were no additional communications. Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to receive and file all of the communications. Carried.


Planning & Economic Development 08/09/16 Agriculture, Buildings & Grounds 08/16/16 Safety & Rules 08/17/16 Public Works 08/18/16 Health & Human Services 08/30//16 Personnel 08/31/16 Finance 09/01/16

Supervisor Mastro made a motion to receive and file the committee reports. Supervisor Brown seconded the motion. Supervisor Khoury asked for a correction to the Health & Human Services minutes, on page 5, he noted that he voted not in favor of the Area Agency on Aging 2017 Tentative budget. Motion carried as amended.

__________________ APPOINTMENTS The following appointments were made to the Deferred Compensation Committee: (Indefinite Terms) George Seneck (Personnel Committee) Bill Craine (Treasurer) Wayne Outwater (Finance Committee)


Elaine Testani (Personnel Department) Patricia Pittsley (CSEA) Derrick Kruser (LEA) Gabriel Tennant (SEA President) Michelle Bender (NYSNA) Alan Gordon (County Attorney)

__________________ PUBLIC HEARING RE: Approving continuation of Agricultural District #3A Mr. Woodford read the call of the Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m. Chairman Wilcox declared the Public Hearing open and asked anyone wishing to speak to come forward and state their name. The Chairman repeated his request. With no one wishing to speak, Supervisor Wansor moved, seconded by Supervisor Canor to close the Public Hearing at 11:02 a.m. Carried

__________________ PUBLIC HEARING RE: Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2016 “A Local Law Fixing Annual Salaries of Certain County Officers for the Year 2017” Mr. Woodford read the call of the Public Hearing at 11:05 a.m. Chairman Wilcox declared the Public Hearing open and asked anyone wishing to speak to come forward and state their name. The Chairman repeated his request. With no one wishing to speak, Supervisor Starr moved, seconded by Supervisor Outwater, to close the Public Hearing at 11:07 a.m. Carried.

LOCAL LAW


STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF CHENANGO

ADOPTED LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2016

A LOCAL LAW FIXING ANNUAL SALARIES OF CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2017

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 $ 79,697 Director of Public Works $ 76,556 Personnel Officer $ 66,350 Commissioner of Elections (2) ea. $ 34,405 Board of Supervisors (23) ea. $ 13,370 County Sheriff $ 82,733 Clerk of the Board/County Auditor $ 70,042


County Attorney $105,402 County Clerk $ 65,242 District Attorney $183,400 Public Defender $ 95,509 County Treasurer $ 74,030 Director of Real Property Tax $ 71,159

Section 2. The above specified salaries shall be effective on and after January first, Two Thousand and Seventeen. 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. Seconded by Supervisor Seneck Chairman Wilcox requested a roll call vote for proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2016. Results of roll call were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent – 127. Absent: Supervisor McNeil. The Chairman declared the Local Law adopted.


1. AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A NON-PRIMARY ENTITLEMENT GRANT FUNDS FOR RUNWAY 1-19

ON & OFF AIRPORT TREE OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL – CFDA 20.106 – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

2. AUTHORIZING PLANNED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH PENN POWER SYSTEMS – E911 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

3. DEEDING BACK A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY NOT REQUIRED FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY

4. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF OFFICE EXPENSES – COUNTY ATTORNEY 5. AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF TWO COMPUTERS – AUDITOR 6. ADOPTION OF EQUALIZATION RATES FOR 2016 ASSESSMENT ROLLS – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT 7. AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR TRAINING EXPENSES – PROBATION OFFICE 8. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS AND SOFTWARE – PROBATION

OFFICE 9. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY

COMMITTEE FOR CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROGRAM - FY 2017 – CFDA #20.602 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE 10. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF A STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM (SLETPP)

GRANT – FY 2016 – CFDA #97.067 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE 11. AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF E911 SURCHARGE FUNDS FOR VIDEO STATUS BOARD SYSTEM – PUBLIC

SAFETY CORRECTIONS 12. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TASERS – SHERIFF’S OFFICE 13. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF OVERTIME EXPENSES – PUBLIC SAFETY

CORRECTIONS 14. AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT FUNDS – FY2016 – CFDA

#97.042 – FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES 15. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF A STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT – FY 2016 – CFDA

#97.067 – FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 16. SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LAND IN VILLAGE OF BAINBRIDGE – DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES


17. AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION AND CORRECTION OF 2016 TAXES RETURNED BY TOWN OF PHARSALIA TAX COLLECTOR IN ERROR - DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES


18. APPROVING CONTINUATION OF AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #3A, LOCATED IN THE TOWNS OF COLUMBUS, NEW BERLIN, NORTH NORWICH, PRESTON, PLYMOUTH, SHERBURNE AND SMYRNA AND THE VILLAGES OF EARLVILLE, NEW BERLIN, SHERBURNE AND SMYRNA

Supervisor Law made a motion to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions. Supervisor Outwater seconded the motion. Supervisor Flanagan requested that Resolution #13 be removed from the Preferred Agenda, Supervisor Khoury requested that Resolution #16 be removed from the Preferred Agenda, and Supervisor Grace requested that Resolution #1 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 Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #144-16 APPROVING CONTINUATION OF AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT

#3A, LOCATED IN THE TOWNS OF COLUMBUS, NEW BERLIN, NORTH NORWICH, PRESTON, PLYMOUTH, SHERBURNE AND SMYRNA AND THE VILLAGES OF EARLVILLE, NEW BERLIN, SHERBURNE AND SMYRNA

The Agriculture, Buildings & Grounds Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Agricultural District #3A, located in the Towns of Columbus, New Berlin, North Norwich, Preston,

Plymouth, Sherburne and Smyrna and the villages of Earlville, New Berlin, Sherburne and Smyrna, is eligible for eight-year review in accordance with Article 25AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law, and

WHEREAS, the Clerk of the Board did publish a public notice that Agricultural District #3A was undergoing its eight-year anniversary review, and

WHEREAS, review of Agricultural District #3A was referred to the County Planning and Development Board and the County Agricultural & Farmland Protection for their recommendations, and

WHEREAS, the Chenango County Planning and Development Board and the Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board met and adopted recommendations concerning the continuation of Agricultural District #3A, and

WHEREAS, a Public Hearing as required by law was held in the Supervisors Chambers, County Office Building, Norwich, New York on the 12th day of September, 2016 at 11:00 AM, and

WHEREAS, it appeared from testimony at said hearing that the modification of said District, as proposed, is feasible and in the public interest, and

WHEREAS, this Board of Supervisors, after due deliberation, deems it advisable and in the public interest that the original District be continued with modifications as recommended by the County Planning and Development Board and the County Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County does hereby adopt the proposals for modifications

and continuation of Agricultural District #3A, located in the Towns of Columbus, New Berlin, North Norwich, Preston, Plymouth, Sherburne and Smyrna and the villages of Earlville, New Berlin, Sherburne and Smyrna, as recommended by the Chenango County Planning & Development Board and the Chenango County Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board, as filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the additional properties be and hereby are included in District #3A, as filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, and be it further


RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Board be directed to submit proposals for modifications and continuation of District #3A, in cooperation with the Chenango County Planning Department, with the necessary accompanying maps, plans and other requested documents to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets for his consideration. Seconded by Supervisor Nabinger and Duly Adopted. Absent, Supervisor McNeil.

__________________ RESOLUTION #145-16 AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE

PAYMENT OF OVERTIME EXPENSES – PUBLIC SAFETY CORRECTIONS

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the

amount of $24,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A3020.43 – Public Safety Dispatchers PT, to Appropriation Account #A3020.190- Overtime, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make transfers of funds, in the amount totaling $150,000.00, to Appropriation Account #A3170.190 - Overtime, from the following appropriation accounts, in the amount set opposite each:

Account # Title Amount

A3170.10 Corrections Sergeant $ 10,000.00


A3170.131 Corrections Officer $ 4,000.00




A3170.147 Correctional Facility Nurse $ 13,000.00





A3170.1840 Administrative Assistant $ 7,500.00

Total: $ 150,000.00

Seconded by Supervisor Outwater and Duly Adopted. Prior to adoption of resolution # 145-16, Supervisor Flanagan said he was looking for more detail. He said he can see where he is transferring money within his budget for this request, but that $250,000 did not cover overtime last year and he questioned if it would this year. Supervisor Flanagan wondered if this will be it. Will the Sheriff’s Office need more money in overtime before the end of the year? Chairman Wilcox said several months ago the County engaged in a study of part-time and overtime help for the Sheriff’s Office and it was noted that the pool of people to draw from within Chenango County was too small for the requirements of the job. When the facility opened the County made an agreement with the State to staff with a certain number of full-time people and part-time people, and that there just isn’t a good pool of people to pull from to fill those positions. Supervisor Flanagan asked how the Sheriff’s extra hire line for overtime looked and will they get to the year-end without needing funding. Supervisor Brown stated the Sheriff is hoping to get through the year with the pool of people he has, barring any unforeseen circumstances with staffing. Chairman Wilcox said that the County is required to hire people who reside in Chenango County. He has asked the Sheriff to check with surrounding counties and see if they hire people who live outside of their county and see if Chenango County can look into getting that changed and possibly hire people who reside outside of Chenango County.


__________________ RESOLUTION #146-16 SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LAND IN VILLAGE OF

BAINBRIDGE – DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, in the interest of encouraging economic development in the County of Chenango, it is recommended a

certain tax sale parcel located in the Village of Bainbridge be sold to the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency (“CCIDA”),

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chairman and the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors are hereby authorized to execute,

acknowledge, enseal and deliver conveying Parcel #265.11-1-1 in the Village of Bainbridge, 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 2012 taxes, to the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency, 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 #85-16P, and be it further

RESOLVED, That consideration for said parcel is $47,293.50 payable to the County of Chenango, and $1,005.45 payable to the Village of Bainbridge for the current village tax liability, and be it further

RESOLVED, That said sale is further conditioned by the requirements that (1) the CCIDA shall pay future taxes due and payable for said parcel, and (2) a payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) agreement be executed with all applicable taxing authorities. Seconded by Supervisor Outwater Results of a Roll Call Vote were: Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent – 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the resolution duly adopted. Prior to adoption of Resolution #146-16, Supervisor Khoury said is the County now involved in selling land and buildings in spite of the IDA, the building is still empty, why not put this up to auction. Chairman Wilcox stated that Cascun Farms presented a positive proposal for a poultry processing facility. Supervisor Nabinger stated that the Village of Bainbridge Planning Committee has already approved the business and the building should not be empty for very long. Supervisor Brown said this was tax property, the best thing they can do is convey this building to the IDA and let the IDA work with them and that the County should not be in the business of realty, it just came up on our delinquent tax roll, the taxes will be paid and the PILOT will eventually put this property back on the tax rolls. Supervisor Flanagan said the PILOT won’t pay the taxes, Supervisor Brown stated the property will be deeded to the owners. Supervisor Flanagan stated this was distressed property, a small payment is better than nothing, and that it won’t be on the tax rolls immediately, but eventually it will be. Supervisor Outwater stated this business will employ about 25 people in the next three years and it was untaxed years ago and he believes this new business can make a go of it. Supervisor Lawrence said why didn’t Cascun buy the property? They could have bid on the property. County Attorney Gordon said there was no guarantee that this business would have happened if they had lost the bid. The property was pulled from the bid to allow this sale to occur.

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RESOLUTION #147-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR

REIMBURSEMENT OF OFFICE EXPENSES – COUNTY ATTORNEY

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, historically, certain Assistant County Attorneys, as well as other part-time attorneys for the District

Attorney and Public Defender’s offices have had part-time secretaries or stenographers, and


WHEREAS, upon its recent vacancy, it is the desire to eliminate the sole remaining part-time clerical position associated with a part-time attorney, in favor of a reimbursement of office expenses for the part-time attorney,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to transfer funds remaining in

Appropriation Account #A1420.14 – Stenographer PT, to new Appropriation Account #A1420.43 – Office Expenses Assistant County Attorney, and be it further

RESOLVED, That Diane Distefano, Assistant County Attorney, be and hereby is granted $5,200.00 per year for providing the use of a portion of office space in her work for Chenango County, and be it further

RESOLVED, That such payment be made from Appropriation Account #A1420.43 – Office Expenses Assistant County Attorney, with such amount to be paid quarterly, upon submission of the proper voucher. Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #148-16P AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE

OF TWO COMPUTERS – AUDITOR The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the

amount of $2,500.00, from Appropriation Account #A1320.44 – Other Expense, to Appropriation Account #A1320.21 – Equipment, in order to provide the funds to purchase two computers and software in the Auditor’s Office. Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted

__________________ RESOLUTION #149-16P ADOPTION OF EQUALIZATION RATES FOR 2016

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 2017:

MUNICIPALITY EQUALIZATION

RATE

City of Norwich 65.00

Town of Afton 70.50

Town of Bainbridge 109.00

Town of Columbus 100.00

Town of Coventry 100.00

Town of German 46.00

Town of Greene 100.00

Town of Guilford 100.00

Town of Lincklaen 57.95

Town of McDonough 77.28

Town of New Berlin 106.07


Town of North Norwich 61.75

Town of Norwich 51.50

Town of Otselic 46.03

Town of Oxford 66.00

Town of Pharsalia 51.82

Town of Pitcher 48.00

Town of Plymouth 59.27

Town of Preston 40.00

Town of Sherburne 80.00

Town of Smithville 59.00

Town of Smyrna 66.00

Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #150-16P AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF

FUNDS FOR TRAINING EXPENSES – PROBATION OFFICE


of funds, in the amount of $3,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A1990.46 – Contingent Account, to Appropriation Account #A3140.41A – Conferences/ Training, in order to provide the funds necessary for mandated Probation Officer training expenses. Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #151-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE

PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS AND SOFTWARE – PROBATION OFFICE

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Probation Director recommends a portion of the Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Reserve, be

utilized for the purchase of two computer and software, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $2,500.00, be made from Account #A885 – Restricted

Reserve – ATI Reserve, to Appropriation Account #A3140.21 - Other Equipment, in order to provide the funds necessary for the purchase of two (2) computers and related software. Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #152-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM

THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROGRAM - FY 2017 – CFDA #20.602 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE


The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 $5,500.00, for the Child Passenger Safety Program,


#H40031 – CPS 2016, by $5,500.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $5,500.00, be made from Revenue Account #H40187 to

new Capital Project Account #H3110.0031 – CPS 2017 00031-(009). Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #153-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF A STATE LAW

ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM (SLETPP) GRANT – FY 2016 – CFDA #97.067 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff has received notification from the New York State Division of Homeland

Security and Emergency Services that the County has been granted an award in the amount of $27,500.00, for a State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant (SLETPP), CFDA #97.067, and


#H49762 – LETPP 2016 T969762, by $27,500.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $27,500.00, be made from Revenue Account #H49762

to new Capital Project Account #H3110.9762 – LETPP 2016 T9699762. Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #154-16P AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF E911 SURCHARGE

FUNDS FOR VIDEO STATUS BOARD SYSTEM – PUBLIC SAFETY CORRECTIONS

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, by Resolution #124-16, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized the appropriation of a

Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Operations Grant, and WHEREAS, a portion of said grant funds will be utilized to install a Video Status Board system at the 911

Center/Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), and WHEREAS, certain components of the Video Status Board system not located in the 911 Center are not allowable

under the PSAP Operations grant, and WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff recommends Reserved E911 Surcharge funds be utilized for the project

outside of the 911 Center, as they relate to operations of the E911 system, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to

make an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $15,000.00, from Account #A511 – Appropriated Reserve – E911 Reserve, to Appropriation Account #A3020.21 – Equipment, in order to provide the additional funds necessary for the video status board system at the Public Safety Building not eligible under the PSAP Operations grant program. Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.


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RESOLUTION #155-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE

OF TASERS – SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR), the Property and Liability Insurance Carrier for the

County of Chenango, has recommended that the County consider TASERS in the Law Enforcement Division of the Sheriff’s Office, as an effective and less lethal option in a use-of-force scenario,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the

amount of $20,400.00, from Appropriation Account #A3110.46 – Operation of Patrol Cars, to Appropriation Account #A3110.21 – Equipment (Sheriff), for purchase of TASERS for the Sheriff’s Office. Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #156-16P AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF EMERGENCY

MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT FUNDS – FY2016 – CFDA #97.042 – FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Fire Coordinator/ Director of Emergency Management has received notification from the New York

State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that the County has been granted an award in the amount of $23,908.00, for an Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), CFDA #97.042,


#H49765 – EMPG 2016 T969765, by $23,908.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $23,908.00, be made from Revenue Account #H49765

to new Capital Project Account #H3410.9765 – EMPG 2016 T969765. Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #157-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF A STATE HOMELAND

SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT – FY 2016 – CFDA #97.067 – FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Fire Coordinator/Director of Emergency Management has received notification from the New York

State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services that the County has been granted an award in the amount of $82,500.00, for a State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP), CFDA #97.067, and


#H49760 – SHSP 2016 C969760, by $82,500.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $82,500.00, be made from Revenue Account #H49760

to new Capital Project Account #H3410.9760 – SHSP 2016 C969760. Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil



__________________ RESOLUTION #158-16P AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION AND CORRECTION OF 2016

TAXES RETURNED BY TOWN OF PHARSALIA TAX COLLECTOR IN ERROR - DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES

Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Town of Pharsalia Tax Collector has filed a Correction of the return of the 2016 Town and County Property Taxes on the following parcels as stated below: NOW, THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer and the Delinquent Tax Department is hereby and directed to

correct and cancel the accrued interest and charge accounts as listed below:

TOWN/ASSESSED TO YR PARCEL ID# REASON AMOUNT Pharsalia/Stone Justiin O 2016 93.-1-26.51 Tax returned unpaid to $327.01 Stone Penny L County by Town in error Dr. $ 15.57 A342 Dr. $311.44 A430 Cr. $327.01 A260 ___________________________________________________________________________________ TOWN/ASSESSED TO YR PARCEL ID# REASON AMOUNT Pharsalia/Stone Roxann A 2016 93.-1-26.53 UnpaidTax was returned to $315.82 County by Town as paid in error Dr. $331.62 A260 Cr. $315.82 A430 Cr. $ 15.80 A980 / A1230 Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #159-16 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A

NON-PRIMARY ENTITLEMENT GRANT FUNDS FOR RUNWAY 1-19 ON & OFF AIRPORT TREE OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL – CFDA 20.106 – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reserved

Non-Primary Entitlement funds for the purpose of obstruction removal and other airport projects at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport, and

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 Non-Primary Entitlement funds for the purpose of obstruction removal design at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport, and


WHEREAS, said design, bid specifications, and bid solicitations have been completed, disseminated, and bids received, and

WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has reviewed the County’s Five-Year Airport Capital Improvement Plan and has identified a project for on and off airport obstruction removal as eligible for said funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2016, 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,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 and all necessary agreements, certifications, and assurances to secure Year 2016 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Non-Primary Entitlement funding from the FAA and New York State Department of Transportation for the Runway 1-19 On & Off Airport Tree Obstruction Removal 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. Seconded by Supervisor Law. Results of a Roll Call vote were: Yes – 1566, No – 34, Absent – 127 Opposed: Supervisor Grace Absent: Supervisor McNeil. Prior to adoption of resolution #159-16, Supervisor Grace stated the amount of the bids were not in the resolution, but that the amount seemed like an awful lot of money to remove trees. The County share is roughly $25,000 of the $493,000 bid. Supervisor Khoury asked if this would lengthen the runway. Chairman Wilcox stated no, that this will allow for night time flights and landings. Ms. Ireland asked how much of an area was being cleared. Chairman Wilcox said several acres were being cleared and that some of the acreage involved privately owned property. Chairman Wilcox stated this was also done several years ago and the fee was hefty at that time as well.

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RESOLUTION #160-16P DEEDING BACK A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY NOT REQUIRED FOR ROAD

IMPROVEMENTS, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - HIGHWAY

The Public Works Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, in 1976, the County of Chenango entered into an agreement with Roger and Barbara Parry, Town of Smyrna, for use of certain real property adjacent to County Road 20 during the road’s improvements, and WHEREAS, inter alia, the agreement stipulated any portions of said real property not required for the improvements or continued operation and maintenance of County Road 20 be deeded back, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chairman and the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors are hereby authorized to execute any required documents to deed a portion of the real property acquired by the County pursuant to an agreement with Roger and Barbara Parry dated March 19, 1976, to Gerald E. Parry, Sr. and Debra Parry, Town of Smyrna, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Attorney be and hereby is authorized to effectuate the purposes of this resolution. Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #161-16P AUTHORIZING PLANNED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

WITH PENN POWER SYSTEMS – 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, Penn Power Systems, a Division of Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, LLC, of Syracuse, New York submitted a proposal to perform said service on nine (9) units at eight (8) locations for $4,635.00 per year,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Penn Power Systems, a Division of Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, LLC, of Syracuse, New York, for service of emergency standby generator sets at tower site locations at the cost of $4,635.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A3020.50 – Generator Maintenance. Seconded by Supervisor Law Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were Yes – 1600, No – 0, Absent 127 Absent: Supervisor McNeil Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted. RESOLUTION #162-16 BILLS AND CLAIMS

Mr. Blanchard 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 August 2016 against Chenango County in the amount of $ 2,036,409.80 NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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

$1,691,653.36 , are accepted and made a part of the following summary.

GENERAL: Bills & Claims $ 841,633.63 Supervisors' Salaries $ 26,667.10 Certified Payroll $ 713,334.71 Sheriff Payroll $ 428,224.38 Social Svcs. Payroll $ 313,207.12 Self-insurance Payroll $ 777.36 $ 2,020.46 & Disbursements

$ 2,325,864.76


$ 824,863.03

WELFARE: Day Care $ 31,350.05 Administration $ 116,863.95 Preston Manor $ 25,520.82 Svcs. for Recipients $ 39,321.17 Medical $ 24,842.70 Family Assistance $ 191,039.25


Child Care $ 66,762.87 J.D. Care $ 1,386.21 Pmt. to State Schools $ - Safety Net $ 79,879.75 HEAP $ - Burials $ - EEA $ 368.60 $ 577,335.37

TOTALS $ 2,036,409.80 $ 1,691,653.36

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR August 2016 $ 3,728,063.16

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS TO DATE $ 36,498,300.37 Seconded by Supervisor Law and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisor McNeil.

__________________ SPEAKER Steve Harris Director, Real Property Tax Services Solar and Wind Projects, Real Property Tax Programs Mr. Harris presented the attached presentation to the Board regarding Real Property Tax Law 487 entitled Solar, Wind & Farm Waste Energy System. Mr. Harris highlighted the law was originally enacted in 1977 to promote solar and wind energy that was designed for residential purposes. The exemption has had and continued to have a sunset provision, currently it is set to sunset in 2025 for renewal. In the year 2000 the first commercial windmill project started in New York and was exempt for fifteen years. In 2002 the Real Property Tax Law was amended to allow for PILOT payments. There are currently a number of residential solar installs in Chenango County. Solar panels are real property and can be assessed. Mr. Harris said there is an automatic exemption, unless you opt out of it. Section 487 of the Real Property Tax Law allows for a fifteen year exemption for approved solar, wind and farm waste energy systems. Each County, City, Town, Village and School District may choose to disallow the exemption. This option must be exercised through adoption of local law for Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages. School Districts are done by resolution. The exemption is in place, unless the taxing entity opts out of it. The approximate average cost to install or construct a commercial solar farm is $500,000 per acre. This is not to say this is the assessed value. Mr. Harris highlighted the current project in the Town of Smithville, it is a 400 kilowatt system with electric connected to the grid providing energy to the Albany, NY area. Cost of the system is in the range of $1,000,000. The assessed value possibly would be $575,000 – County tax rate 17.492% equals $10,058. Over a fifteen year period, $150,000 +/-, just to give a general idea of what could be coming in in taxes. Mr. Harris said that people believe this will lower the value of their property, but that overtime this becomes part of the landscape and people don’t notice it and then it doesn’t affect property value. Mr. Harris said the County options would be Do nothing, have the exemption continue as is. Opt out of the Real Property Tax Law 487 exemption, if opting out, it eliminates the exemption for all solar, wind and farm waste energy systems, including residential systems. Try to create a countywide PILOT plan for all commercial solar projects. Devise a County policy to request a County PILOT for all commercial solar projects. Following the presentation Supervisor Flanagan said a lot of parcels similar to the gas lease assessments are made whether there is a PILOT or not. What do the assessors say? Mr. Harris is unsure. A discussion regarding the presentation occurred. Supervisor Brown made a motion to refer to the Finance Committee to devise a County Policy to request a County PILOT for Commercial Solar Projects, seconded by Supervisor Outwater. All in favor, motion carried.

__________________ Supervisor Brown congratulated Ken Smith from Cornell Cooperative Extension for work done at the County Fair. Supervisor Brown said the program was very good and thanked him for his work on it.

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ADJOURNMENT Chairman Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m.to the next Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.

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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 Chairman of the Board Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the roll with all members present except Supervisors Robert Starr, David Law, Peter Flanagan and Fred Heisler. Pastor Brian Conover offered the invocation on behalf of Supervisor David Law. County Attorney Alan Gordon led the flag salute.

__________________ APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES Regular Monthly Meeting – September 12, 2016 Supervisor Seneck moved, seconded by Supervisor Canor, to approve the minutes of the above meeting of the Board. Carried.

__________________ COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Woodford stated that there were no additional communications. Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Grace, to receive and file all of the communications. Carried.

__________________ APPOINTMENTS Dave Harris, NBT Commercial Lending – Airport Steering Committee Dave Dibbell, Chobani Engineering Consultant – Airport Steering Committee Supervisor McNeil made a motion to approve the appointments. Supervisor Nucero-Alger seconded the motion. Carried.


Planning & Economic Development 09/13/16 Public Works 09/15/16 Agriculture, Buildings & Grounds 09/20/16 Safety & Rules 09/21/16 Health & Human Services 09/27/16 Personnel 09/28/16 Finance 09/09/16, 09/16/16, 09/23/16, 09/29/16

Supervisor Wansor made a motion to receive and file the committee reports. Supervisor Seneck seconded the motion. Carried.


RESOLUTIONS PREFERRED AGENDA

1. AUTHORIZING ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF A NATURAL GAS PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH EMPIRE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION OF GREENE, NEW YORK

2. ESTABLISHING NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER MEETING DATES FOR THE FALL TERM OF ANNUAL SESSION – YEAR 2016

3. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) RUBBER TIRED LOADERS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

4. MODIFYING CREDIT CARD UTILIZATION AND USE POLICY 5. AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF JUVENILE DETENTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM

ACCOUNT – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 6. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S

TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES PROGRAM - FY 2017 – CFDA #20.600 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE

7. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM - FY 2017 – CFDA #20.600 – TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD

8. AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE NORTHEAST, LLC FOR TOWER SITE SPACE – TOWN OF OTSELIC – E911 TELEPHONE SYSTEM

9. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR REGISITERED DIETICIAN SERVICES – AREA AGENCY ON AGING 10. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PLAN (AIP) GRANT FOR ON & OFF

AIRPORT OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL AND MAKING AWARDS THEREFORE – CFDA 20.106 – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

11. ESTABLISHING DATE FOR PAYMENT OF UNPAID 2016 – 2017 SCHOOL TAXES AND 2016 VILLAGE TAXES AND FINAL DATE TO ACCEPT SCHOOL AND VILLAGE TAXES FROM SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND VILLAGES

12. AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTAL EXPENSES – BOARD OF ELECTIONS

13. AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES – BOARD OF ELECTIONS 14. AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ASSIGNED COUNSEL EXPENSES –

PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE 15. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ASSIGNED COUNSEL EXPENSES – PUBLIC

DEFENDER’S OFFICE


16. AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSES 17. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER “COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND 4-H MONTH” IN

CHENANGO COUNTY 18. SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LAND IN VARIOUS TOWNSHIPS – DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES

Supervisor Outwater made a motion to approve the Preferred Agenda Resolutions. Supervisor Wansor seconded the motion. Supervisor Brown requested that Resolution #8 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Supervisor Grace requested that Resolution #10 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Results of a Roll Call vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1415, No – 0, Absent – 312 Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox Declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #163-16 PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER “COOPERATIVE

EXTENSION AND 4-H MONTH” IN CHENANGO COUNTY Mr. Wilcox offered the following, and moved its adoption:

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 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 2-8, 2016 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 2-8, 2016 is celebrated statewide as Cornell Cooperative Extension Week. NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim the Month of October 2016 “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 the Entire Board and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox presented the Proclamation to 4-H Coordinator Janet Pfromm. Ms. Pfromm spoke to the Board regarding the various activities that 4-H has been involved with recently. She then introduced 4-H member Wyatt Austin. Mr. Austin introduced himself to the Board and stated that he is 13 years old and lives on a dairy farm in Coventryville, NY. He stated that he has been a member of 4-H for eight years now. Mr. Austin said that 4-H has taught him to be more outgoing and has allowed him to make many new friends. He said that 4-H has also given him the opportunity to show his animals and learn how to participate in various types of competitions. Mr. Austin said that 4-H also provides him with the chance to demonstrate his knowledge of electronics and even to learn more about the subject. He said that the kayaking, fishing and shooting sports that he participates in through 4-H all teach him responsibility and the value of hard work. Mr. Austin said that 4-H has brought many good things to his life. He said that 4-H is a great group to be involved in. Ms. Pfromm mentioned some of Mr. Austin’s achievements. She thanked the Board for their support and noted that she looks forward to a future partnership with the county.

__________________ RESOLUTION #164-16P 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,

2016, 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, 2016, at a variable or fixed rate, as advised by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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, 2017, with a month-to-month continuation after the expiration date. Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1415, No – 0, Absent – 312 Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #165-16 SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LAND IN VARIOUS TOWNSHIPS -

DELINQUENT TAX SERVICES

Mr. Outwater offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chairman and the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors are hereby authorized to execute,

acknowledge, enseal and deliver conveying the following land 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 2012 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 #85-16P:

Seconded by Supervisor Brown. Results of a Roll Call Vote on Resolution #165-16 were: Yes – 1415, No – 0, Absent – 312 Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox declared Resolution #165-16 duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #166-16 AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF

FUNDS FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSES

MUNICIPALITY ITEM

# TAX MAP # BIDDER BID

AMOUNT AFTON VILLAGE

03 289.15-1-24.1 Williams, Lawrence E. Sr. $50.00 BAINBRIDGE VILLAGE

09 265.08-1-3 Harmon, Timothy T. $151.00 GREENE VILLAGE

22 236.12-1-30 Marsh, George $501.00 GUILFORD

27 175.-1-16 Ventra, Thomas $5,200.00

28 197.-1-6.4 Frauenhofer, David $3,001.00

NORTH NORWICH

35 110.18-1-18.2 Ventra, Thomas $1,500.00

36 111.-1-2 Marsh, George $60.00

NORWICH

43 122.-1-47 3 F's Properties LLC $28,000.00

OXFORD

51 183.08-1-71 Share All Holding LLC and Albert E. Clune, Vice President $13,011.00

EARLVILLE VILLAGE

71 15.08-3-38 Ventra, Thomas $10,500.00

SMITHVILLE

72 201.14-1-13 SanSoucie, Emmett and SanSoucie, Jamie P. $107.00

73 201.18-1-2 SanSoucie, Emmett and SanSoucie, Jamie P. $117.00


The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That a supplemental appropriation of funds, in the amount of $30,000.00, be made from Appropriation

Account #A1990.46 – Contingent Account, to Appropriation Account #A1185.44 – Other Expense. Seconded by Supervisor Outwater and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler

__________________ RESOLUTION #167-16 AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF AN AIRPORT

IMPROVEMENT PLAN (AIP) GRANT FOR ON & OFF AIRPORT OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL AND MAKING AWARDS THEREFORE – CFDA 20.106 – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, by Resolution #159-16, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors authorized acceptance of a United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Fiscal Year 2016 grant for Runway 1-19 On & Off Airport Tree Obstruction Removal at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport, and

WHEREAS, said design, bid specifications, and bid solicitations have been completed, disseminated, and two (2) bids were received for said project, and

WHEREAS, Kevin Downes Tree Service Co., Inc., of Hawthorne, New Jersey provided the lowest responsive bid for said project at $493,360.00, 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, WHEREAS, said project is identified as FAA AIP No. 3-36-0088-034-2016, and NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 H4612 Federal Aid – Obstruction Removal 2016 $516,024.00 H3612 State Aid - – Obstruction Removal 2016 $ 28,668.00 H2612 Local Share - – Obstruction Removal 2016 $ 28,668.00

Total: $573,360.00 and be it further

RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the total amount of $573,360.00, be made from said Revenue Accounts, to Capital Project Account #H4597.59BL – Obstruction Removal 2016, 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 Kevin Downes Tree Service Co., Inc., of Hawthorne, New Jersey for Runway 1-19 On & Off Airport Tree Obstruction Removal, at a total cost not to exceed $493,360.00, 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 said project, at a total cost not to exceed $75,000.00. Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #167-16 Supervisor Grace stated that in his opinion this is an awful lot of money to spend to trim the trees belonging to the airport’s neighbors. He said that he realizes this resolution will pass today but he said next time a different course of action might be considered. Mr. Grace noted that anytime we vote to spend money on this airport we make it more and more difficult to get out of the situation we are in. He said that the Board may very well be forced to determine (in the not too distant future) that operating this airport is too much of a hardship for our tax base. Supervisor Khoury asked for the purpose of the proposed project. Chairman Wilcox explained that the county is trying to get the threshold at the airport moved back so that nighttime approaches are once again available. He said hopefully this project is a step toward that goal. Supervisor Khoury asked if it makes sense to do this if we cannot lengthen the runway. Chairman Wilcox said yes. He said right now there is no night approach. Supervisor Khoury asked if this money can be used to lengthen the runway.


Mr. Woodford said no. Chairman Wilcox said that the FAA holds the purse strings and they designate the path that the county must follow. Supervisor Ireland asked about the calculations shown on the proposed resolution. She noted that the numbers listed do not add up to the total. Mr. Woodford said that the county does generate a few thousand administrative dollars that make up the difference. Supervisor Brown said that Supervisor Grace’s comments are well heard. He said the big issue, if we get over this hurdle, is that we will still be within a year or two of being forced to actually invade the trust to run the airport. Mr. Brown said this Board will be asked if it is willing to take a portion of the county tax levy and use it for airport operations. He said that will be the discussion facing us in the future. Supervisor Brown said the question will be how much longer we can survive the way we’re going now. He said we will need to determine if we want to go to the taxpayers to run this airport. Supervisor Grace thanked Mr. Brown. He said that is exactly his concern. Mr. Grace said the future is not too far away and he wonders if we are just digging ourselves in deeper and deeper. He said that is his worry. Results of a Roll Call Vote on Resolution #167-16 were: Yes: 1381, No – 34, Absent – 312 Opposed: Supervisor Grace Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox declared Resolution #167-16 duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #168-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE

PURCHASE OF TWO (2) RUBBER TIRED LOADERS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works desires to purchase two (2) rubber tired loaders in 2016; one for Waste

Management ($144,365.28), and one for Highway ($152,653.56), NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A2138

– Tipping Fees, by $144,365.28, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $144,365.28, be made from Revenue Account #A2138,

to Appropriation Account #A8092.22 – Equipment Replacement, in order to provide the funds necessary for the purchase of a rubber tired loader for Waste Management, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #D4960.13 – FED AID/FEMA, by $117,697.16, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to make an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $117,697.16, from Revenue Account #D4960.13, to Capital Project Account #H5130.20 – Public Works Equipment, from which the rubber tired loader for Highway will be purchased. Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1415, No – 0, Absent – 312 Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

_______________ RESOLUTION #169-16P MODIFYING CREDIT CARD UTILIZATION AND USE POLICY

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Resolutions #62-14P, #51-15P, #89-15P and #114-16P of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors

authorized or ratified Commercial Credit Card Agreements for the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Social Services, as well as prescribed or amended a temporary credit card use policy, and

WHEREAS, it is desired to transition the existing Department of Social Services First Card account to the Chenango County M&T Bank Commercial Credit Card account authorized by Resolution #62-14P, as well as restate current credit card utilization and use policies,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That Department of Public Works will be allowed one (1) credit card on the current Chenango County

M&T Bank Commercial Credit Card account, and be it further RESOLVED, That the remaining temporary credit card use policies are restated as follows:


• Each of the three departments shall have an aggregate limit of $2,500.00. • The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office account is authorized for up to seven (7) cards, and the Department of

Social Services up to four (4) cards. • Credit card accounts shall be limited to properly authorized travel, including extraditions, properly authorized

training, and limited purchasing of goods/supplies when no other purchasing option exists, at the discretion of the department head, in accordance with Procurement Policy

• The temporary policy remains in effect subject to the adoption of a formal, expanded policy, which is currently under review.

Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1415, No – 0, Absent – 312 Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #170-16P AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF JUVENILE DETENTION

AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM ACCOUNT – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create Capital Project Account

#H6129.40 – Juvenile Detention & Rehabilitation Program, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to

transfer any 2016 unexpended funds from Appropriation Account #A6129.46 – Payment to State Schools, to Capital Project Account #H6129.40 – Juvenile Detention & Rehabilitation Program.



THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES PROGRAM - FY 2017 – CFDA #20.600 - SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 $7,372.00, for the Police Traffic Services Program,


#H40141 – Fed Aid PTS 2017, by $7,372.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $7,372.00, be made from Revenue Account #H40141 to

new Capital Project Account #H3110.0141 – PTS 2017 00141-(009).



THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM - FY 2017 – CFDA #20.600 – TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD


The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 $6,400.00, for a Highway Safety Program, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to credit new Capital Revenue Account

#H40087 – Fed Aid HS1 2017, by $6,400.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $6,400.00, be made from Revenue Account #H40087 to

new Capital Project Account #H3310.0087 – TSB HS1 2017 0087-(009).


__________________ RESOLUTION #173-16P ESTABLISHING DATE FOR PAYMENT OF UNPAID 2016 –

2017 SCHOOL TAXES AND 2016 VILLAGE TAXES AND FINAL DATE TO ACCEPT SCHOOL AND VILLAGE TAXES FROM SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND VILLAGES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is directed to make November 23, 2016 the last day on which he is to receive unpaid 2016-2017 School Taxes and 2016 Village Taxes at this office, and be it further RESOLVED, That November 15, 2016 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 12, 2016, as provided under Provisions of the Education Law. Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1415, No – 0, Absent – 312 Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTAL EXPENSES – BOARD OF ELECTIONS


Account #A1990.46 – Contingent Account, to the following appropriation account, in the amount set opposite each: Account # Title Amount A1450.40 Election Services $ 7,000.00 A1450.42 Supplies & Materials $ 2,000.00 A1450.45 Technician Expenses $ 2,000.00

Total: $11,000.00 Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1415, No – 0, Absent – 312 Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #175-16P AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES – BOARD OF ELECTIONS


amount of $1,250.00, from Appropriation Account #A1450.41A – Conferences/Training, to Appropriation Account #A1450.190 – Overtime, in order to provide the funds necessary for overtime expenses for the remainder of 2016. Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1415, No – 0, Absent – 312 Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


FUNDS FOR ASSIGNED COUNSEL EXPENSES – PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE


Account #A1990.46 – Contingent Account to Appropriation Account #A1170.47 – Assigned Counsel Conflict. Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1415, No – 0, Absent – 312 Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #177-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ASSIGNED

COUNSEL EXPENSES – PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A3080A

– Indigent Defense Grant by $29,718.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $29,718.00, be made from Revenue Account #A3080A,

to Appropriation Account #A1170.47 – Assigned Counsel Conflict. Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1415, No – 0, Absent – 312 Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #178-16P AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR REGISITERED DIETICIAN SERVICES – AREA AGENCY ON AGING

The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and hereby is authorized to sign an

agreement between the County of Chenango and a Registered Dietician, an independent contractor to be selected by the Director of the Area Agency on Aging, and be it further

RESOLVED, That said agreement shall be for up to $42.00 per hour, 10-14 hours per week, and not to exceed an aggregate of $31,500.00 per year.



RESOLUTION #179-16 AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE NORTHEAST, LLC FOR TOWER SITE SPACE – TOWN OF OTSELIC – E911 TELEPHONE SYSTEM

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the County of Chenango has been approached by T-Mobile Northeast, LLC for the use of space on a county-owned

communications tower located in the Town of Otselic, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That, upon the approval of the County Attorney, the Chairman of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors be and

hereby is authorized to execute, on behalf of this Board of Supervisors, a lease with T-Mobile Northeast, LLC for the lease of space on a county-owned communications tower in the Town of Otselic, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the term of said lease shall be up to thirty (30) years, commencing upon execution. Appropriation shall be by further Resolution of the Board.

Seconded by Supervisor Mastro and duly adopted as amended below. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #179-16 Supervisor Brown asked how much revenue will be derived from this proposed agreement. County Attorney Gordon said that the proposed amount is currently $1,800 per month. Mr. Brown asked where the money will go. Mr. Gordon said he cannot answer that question. Chairman Wilcox said that he assumes it will go to the county’s general fund. Supervisor Brown asked if there will be a separate account for the revenue. He said he wonders if the revenue is required to go to a specific place. Mr. Woodford said that will have to be determined. Mr. Williams asked how the Town of Otselic fares in this. Mr. Gordon said that the proposal is to place the company’s equipment on an existing tower that is located on land owned by Chenango County. He said that he doesn’t see any impact on the Town of Otselic. Mr. Williams said he is only asking because he knows that he will be asked by his constituents. Mr. Brown asked what happens if the county decides that it doesn’t want to be in the tower business in ten years. Mr. Gordon said that the proposal is for a term of anywhere from five to thirty years. Supervisor Brown said we have a yearly maintenance charge on those towers. He asked if anyone knows what that amount is off the top of their heads. No one had an answer for Mr. Brown. Supervisor Brown said that the ideal situation would be that the revenue be placed into a dedicated account to work against the expense of the tower maintenance. Chairman Wilcox said that it is his understanding that this contract is still in the negotiation stage. Mr. Brown apologized for not reading the minutes and said he would think that at some point we should refer the issue of this revenue to the Finance Committee. Mr. Brown made a motion to amend this proposed resolution to include a referral to the Finance Committee for discussion of the appropriation of revenue derived from the proposed lease with T-Mobile Northeast, LLC for tower space in the Town of Otselic. Mr. Outwater seconded the motion. Supervisor Jeffrey said that we really need to speak to Treasurer Craine about this. Chairman Wilcox said that by sending this referral to the Finance Committee that is exactly what will happen. Supervisor McNeil asked if the full Board will vote on any recommendation that comes from the Finance Committee. Supervisor Brown said yes and explained that the full Board must vote on all appropriations. Supervisor Khoury asked if there is a possibility that the proposed amount of monthly revenue will change as a result of continued negotiations. Mr. Gordon said he believes the revenue portion is pretty much set and noted that the other points of discussion are fairly minor. Mr. Khoury asked if those minor points could possibly affect the $1,800 per month. Mr. Gordon said they could. Mr. Khoury said that we should keep an eye on that. Supervisor Brown asked if this will affect service for the area’s residents. Chairman Wilcox said it is his understanding that it should improve service in the area. Chairman Wilcox called a vote on the proposed amendment. The amendment was approved by unanimous voice vote. Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler Chairman Wilcox called a vote on the amended resolution. The amended resolution was approved by unanimous voice vote. Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler REFERRAL TO FINANCE COMMITTEE

__________________ RESOLUTION #180-16P ESTABLISHING NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER MEETING

DATES FOR THE FALL TERM OF ANNUAL SESSION – YEAR 2016

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 2nd, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. in the Supervisors’ Chambers, County


Office Building, Norwich, New York, for the review of the Year 2017 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 2016:

Wednesday, November 02, 2016 Dedicated Budget Meeting Monday, November 14, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Date Friday, November 18, 2016 Budget Meeting Monday, December 12, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Date Monday, December 19, 2016



Supervisor Raymond 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 2016 against Chenango County in the amount of $2,682,311.13

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 $1,678,333.97 are accepted and made a part of the following summary.

GENERAL:

Bills & Claims $ 841,827.48 Supervisors' Salaries $ 26,582.50 Certified Payroll $ 696,321.24 Sheriff Payroll $ 447,550.53 Social Svcs. Payroll $ 310,538.36 Self-insurance Payroll $ 777.36 $ 2,020.46 & Disbursements

$ 2,355,617.93

HIGHWAY: Co. Rd. Bills & Claims $ 1,016,875.38 Co. Rd. Pay & Mach. Rentals $ 8,351.99 $ 164,861.43 Rd. Mach. Bills & Claims $ 114,970.90 Rd. Machinery Payrolls $ 30,459.45

$ 1,335,519.15

WELFARE: Day Care $ 45,345.60 Administration $ 143,579.00 Preston Manor $ 23,405.17 Svcs. for Recipients $ 39,653.98 Medical $ 24,687.21 Family Assistance $ 182,297.32 Child Care $ 116,187.21


J.D. Care $ 1,806.11 Pmt. to State Schools $ 20,664.00 Safety Net $ - HEAP $ - Burials $ - EEA $ 875.00 $ 669,508.02

TOTALS $ 2,682,311.13 $ 1,678,333.97

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR September 2016 $ 4,360,645.10

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS TO DATE $ 40,858,945.47 Seconded by Supervisor Mastro and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Starr, Law, Flanagan and Heisler

__________________ REMINDERS Mr. Woodford mentioned that there will be a meeting in the Committee Room immediately after the adjournment of this meeting for any town currently looking for an attorney. Mr. Woodford said that a Joint Safety and Rules/Personnel Committee meeting will be held in this room directly after this meeting is adjourned. Mr. Woodford noted that the P&ED Committee meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled. Supervisor Grace noted that on October 22, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm there will be a Seminar regarding Industrial Hemp to be held at the Egg in Albany, NY. He urged everyone to attend.

__________________ ADJOURNMENT Chairman Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 11:07 a.m. He reminded the Board that the Dedicated Budget Review Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.


THIRD DAY OF ANNUAL SESSION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Chairman of the Board Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the roll with all members present except Supervisors Dolores Nabinger, Thomas Grace, David Law and Evan Williams. Supervisor McNeil offered the invocation. County Attorney Alan Gordon led the flag salute.

__________________ SPEAKERS Bill Craine, County Treasurer and Budget Officer Mr. Craine said that he appreciates the opportunity to come before the Board and review the budget. He said that everyone has worked very hard this year. Treasurer Craine said that if the budget meets with the Board’s approval today they would look for a motion to hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016. Mr. Craine said that our Financial Precepts give us a very good road map to follow when creating a budget. He reviewed the precepts with the Board:

1) Have a balanced budget using reasonable revenue and expense expectations 2) Other than in exigent circumstances adhere to the tax cap 3) Maintain a NY State Comptroller’s rating of “not in fiscal stress” 4) Remain debt free

Mr. Craine noted that Hamilton County and Chenango County were the only two counties in the entire state that had no debt at the end of 2015.

5) Maintain a minimum of $15,000,000 general fund surplus (i.e. not otherwise earmarked). The surplus balance at 12/31/15 was $17,016,170.00. Budget Officer Craine stated that the estimated current surplus balance is about $17,000. He said there are a lot of moving parts in that number. Mr. Craine explained that this amount of money represents about two months of operating expenses for Chenango County. He said that a financial planner would recommend that the county have six months’ worth of reserve at all times. Mr. Craine said that obviously his office is not going to recommend that the county have a forty five million dollar surplus but when the retirement payment comes through in the amount of three million dollars he wants to have the money available to make that payment.

6) Over the course of the next four 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 reviewed the 2017 Chenango County Tentative Budget Fact Sheet:

1) Under the Tax Cap for the sixth straight year. We are under the Tax Cap of $186,000 by about $8,000. 2) The average tax rate increases by $.06/$1,000 of assessed value or 0.49% from 2016 (about $6 per average

residence). Individual town rates will vary depending on equalization rates and assessed value totals. 3) Chenango County qualified, based on adhering to the Tax Cap and having a State approved Efficiency Plan

for the NYS Tax Freeze program for 2017 for STAR eligible properties. (40% of the taxed parcels are STAR eligible)

4) Taxable values are up three-tenths (3/10), .29% of 1%. Equalized values are down (.45%) for the second year.

5) The County remains debt free. 6) Maintains a NY Comptroller’s rating of “not in fiscal stress”. 7) Maintains our repaving and equipment replacement programs for the County Road system. 8) The development of Landfill Cell Four, at a cost of about $4.2 million, has been completed without incurring

any debt and is soon to be operational.


9) Our Mental Health Program now operates three school based clinics (Norwich, Otselic Valley and Oxford). 10) Our self-funded health plan has a 2017 cost increase of 2.5% which mirrors our experience for the past five

years and is about half the national average medical cost increase (Source: Milliman). Mr. Craine noted that this happens in large part due to Mr. Woodford’s leadership.

11) All 2016 programs are continued in 2017. 12) Spending is up 1.03 million, or 1.16% from 2016’s total of 84.47 million and only 3% from 2013 (less than

1% per year). 13) Revenues, while achievable, are at robust levels. 14) Lessens the application of 2016 General Fund Surplus toward reducing the 2017 budget by $150,000 to

$2,050,000. This is the fifth consecutive reduction from the $3,683,000 applied to balance the 2011 budget. Mr. Craine noted that this is thanks in part to the large growth factor generated by Chobani in Columbus.

15) Positions us to reduce the application of General Fund surplus by $150,000 per year over each of the next four years to reach a target application of $1,500,000.

16) Nearly 40% of our local real property tax levy of $25,000,000 goes to Albany to support Medicaid.

Notes: a) Subject to Board of Supervisor’s action/revision b) Subject to adjustment until public filing 11/15/16

Mr. Craine discussed the State’s Fiscal Stress scores. He said that Chenango County has done very well over the last four years. Mr. Craine explained that our demerits were issued due to our operating deficits. He said that the county’s stress score was 6.7. Mr. Craine mentioned the population decline. He said that a study done by Cornell showed Chenango County going from a population of 50,000 to 38,000. Mr. Craine said that such a decrease would cause great difficulty for our operations. He noted that we are one of the top five counties in the state in regard to population loss. He said that this trend is bunched together in South Central New York. The Treasurer said that our unemployment rate was just slightly above the state average. Mr. Craine discussed the Constitutional Tax Limit. He said that once a municipality goes over 85% of its limit the State Comptroller will take over its financial management. Mr. Craine stated that Chenango County is bouncing along at about 60%. Mr. Craine said that Chenango has had a relatively modest growth of its tax rate over the last few years. Mr. Craine said that 2014 was the high water mark for Sales Tax. He noted that since then we have been basically treading water. Mr. Craine said that we have almost no growth in our assessments and that is not a surprise to anyone. Mr. Craine said that we ran deficits in 2007, 2008 and 2009; had a surplus and then we were about even. He said that we turned it around in 2015 and we believe that 2016 will be similar to 2015. Mr. Craine discussed the use of surplus over the past ten years. He said that every year we use a million or a million and a half for projects. Mr. Craine said that in 2011 we used three million six which is really unsustainable. He said we are now working under what we believe to be a sustainable model. Mr. Craine said that this model should allow us to complete projects as they become necessary. Mr. Craine reviewed the Chenango County 2017 Property Tax Rate Distribution. The Treasurer said that NYS counties send about 15% of all property tax revenues to New York State. He reviewed the graph which shows how much higher NYS is than any other state in the nation. Mr. Craine reviewed Chenango County’s Medicaid Costs. He said our draw is about $184,000 or $185,000 per week. He mentioned that the Temporary Assistance graph does show an upward curve.


Mr. Craine said that five counties were successful in forcing NYS to take over the costs of Indigent Defense. He said there is a bill on the Governor’s desk to reduce the local cost to the remaining counties to about zero over a period of seven years. Mr. Craine said that in the 1970s the state was funding Probation costs to the tune of about 50% or 60% and he believes that it has decreased to somewhere around 15% or 20% at this time. Mr. Craine said that it has been an upward march of Community College Chargebacks, particularly with dually enrolled students. Chairman Wilcox thanked Mr. Craine for his presentation. He asked if any of the Supervisors had any questions for Budget Officer Craine. Supervisor Flanagan asked if the $17,000,000 figure is the surplus amount prior to the application of the $2,000,000. Mr. Craine said that is correct. Mr. Flanagan asked what the highway surplus is at this time. Mr. Craine said that the number that will be applied is included in the material provided today. He explained when money is raised at the Town level for its Highway Department the funds are specifically highway funds and they can’t be used elsewhere. Mr. Craine said that his office has control of the money raised for the county highway department and he puts money into the County Road Fund when necessary. He said a modest amount of that is applied. Mr. Craine mentioned the weather and various other factors that can affect what occurs. He said that they went from $920,000 down to about $665,000. He said there is a little over three million in the bank today and $900 will go away upon application. Mr. Flanagan asked what the county traditionally has. Mr. Brown said the Road Machinery fund always ends up being a heartbreaker as there are only certain things that can be applied against that. He said it would be nice to get that down to almost zero in the next few years. Mr. Flanagan asked how the highway surplus number tracks compared to other years. Mr. Brown said that if there is any money left over in highway it becomes county general fund money at some point. Mr. Jeffrey thanked Mr. Craine for the nice job that was done on this budget. Mr. Jeffrey asked if he is correct in saying that the average county homeowner should be receiving a rebate as a result of the county staying under the tax cap. Mr. Craine said that about 40% of our 32,000 parcels qualify for a rebate. He said somewhere around 12,000 homeowners should receive about $6. Mr. Craine noted that the calculation is very complicated for the county. He said that Mr. Harris is available to explain the mechanics in more detail. Mr. Craine said that it compounds. He said that if a homeowner received $12 and then $6 this rebate should be $18 depending on how long they have lived on the property. Mr. Craine said that there are many good reasons to adhere to the tax cap but one of the best reasons is that it forces NYS to refund money to its homeowners. He noted that Chenango County always strives to stay under the tax cap but if the stock market collapses and the pension rates double next year that might be a circumstance causing the county to be unable to work around the tax cap. Mr. Flanagan said that a couple of years ago we had a great year in Social Services (if that’s the right way to put it). He asked what is driving that change. Mr. Craine referred the question to Commissioner Bette Osborne, noting that Ms. Osborne and her department have always done a tremendous job and this year is no different. Mr. Flanagan asked for the trend over the last couple of years. Ms. Osborne said that it is a combination of many things. She said that first and foremost they are maximizing reimbursement for all of their staff members. She said that they have always attempted to do this but it has become easier to do with the computerization of the programming. Ms. Osborne said that Foster Care is a big expense for Social Services and she cannot predict what will happen with the opioid problem. She explained that the children they currently have in care have been going to family homes versus residential homes and that is a huge difference in cost. Ms. Osborne said that they have left several positions vacant over recent years. She discussed the state takeover of Medicaid and the Medicaid cap. Ms. Osborne mentioned that prior to the cap the cost was increasing 12% or 15% per year and it was impossible to plan for that. She explained that the department has someone that works with the clients to assist them in getting off of local share assistance programs for state and federal programs. Mr. Craine said that several entities work together very well with regard to some of the children in need and that is important. He said that there are times when hundreds of thousands of dollars can be spent in rather short order. Supervisor Khoury mentioned the population trends in NYS. He said it doesn’t mention the demographic of the people that are actually leaving. Mr. Khoury said that the age of those leaving New York State is typically between 21 and 50 and those are the


individuals that are usually most productive and tax producing. He asked about the pie chart on page five of today’s presentation showing state and federal aid. He asked if that is going to be enough as this population trend continues. Mr. Craine said that Chenango County’s population of residents who are 65 and older is almost 20% of its total population while the state’s percentage of that age group is 15%. He said that it is unfortunate when we see anyone leave, especially young people. Mr. Craine said that many people have voted with their feet by relocating. He discussed the difficulty of maintaining operations (cost of infrastructure in particular) as the population decreases. Mr. Craine said that his expectation is (and one of the reasons to have a balance sheet that is as strong as possible) that there will be leaner pickings from NYS in the future. He mentioned that we are the only state in the country to pay Indigent Defense costs with local money. Mr. Craine said that lean times have been here and they probably will become even leaner. He said he doesn’t mean to be all gloom and doom but he is trying to place us in a strong enough position that we will be capable of working our way through two or three hard years if they do come. Mr. Brown said that it seems to him that our job is to create budgets like this to prove that Chenango County is a good place to live and a good place to do business. He said that he believes we can stabilize our population a little bit. He mentioned Raymond’s, Chobani and the agricultural operations occurring within the county. Mr. Brown said that if we do the best job we can do, such as maximizing the returns on our revenue as Commissioner Osborne has done, we can make Chenango County a good place to live and do business. Mr. Brown asked what Mr. Craine sees for 2018. Mr. Craine said that is where he spends most of his time. He said that we need to continue working in the environment we have been working in with regard to the departmental cooperation that we have enjoyed, etc. Mr. Craine said that two labor contracts form an overhang at this time. He said that when those contracts are settled those costs have to come forward that year. Mr. Craine explained that the county has been putting money aside in salary escrow but that addresses the increased costs through a certain year only. He said that the salary escrow account doesn’t address the increased costs for 2018. Mr. Craine said if the county has a 1.5% to 2% increase in Sales Tax, if inflation picks up slightly and if we could get back to something closer to a 2% Tax Cap then we may be able to have a similar story for 2018 that we had for 2017. He said that unfortunately those are all factors that are out of our control. Mr. Craine mentioned that a harsh winter could also cost us half of one million dollars. Mr. Craine mentioned Commissioner Osborne’s reduction in staff, the Treasurer’s Office reduction in staff and noted that many of the other departments have been doing the same. Mr. Flanagan said that Mr. Craine has noted that there are many factors we cannot control. He asked if Mr. Craine sees any options available to us as far as the items we can control. Mr. Flanagan mentioned the landfill and Cook Park. He asked if it is the time for us to struggle along in the park business losing $50,000 per year for the next twenty years. Mr. Craine said that is the Board’s collective charge. He said that the opportunity to make changes begins in January. Mr. Craine mentioned that they have been able to increase the county’s interest earnings and may be able to continue that. Mr. Lawrence said that Mr. Brown would like Chenango County to become a destination place and we can all agree that would be nice. He stated that Chenango County’s percentage of people with a disability under the age of 65 is almost double that of the state percentage. Supervisor Lawrence asked how that happens. Ms. Osborne said that she doesn’t know the state’s definition of disability. She said that traditionally this county has always had a high SSI (Supplemental Security Income) population. Ms. Osborne said that they have had a large increase in Rep Payee cases. She explained that is where the Caseworkers at DSS handle a client’s money for them. The Commissioner reported that they are up to 60 of those cases now. She said a lot of what they are seeing in Adult Services is people retiring and coming to Chenango County from downstate or another state. Ms. Osborne stated that people come here because the property values are cheaper here. She said when they get to the point where they need help the system takes care of them; Medicaid, Office of the Aging, DSS, etc. Ms. Osborne said she doesn’t know how many people receiving Social Security Disability are moving into the county. Ms. Roberts said that the state lumps all of the disabilities together as far as physical or mental. She said this has caught her attention for a few years now. Ms. Roberts said we need to remember that once an individual begins to receiving SSD or SSI it is a life sentence of poverty. She said these people aren’t buying property or vehicles. Director Roberts said that these people are raising children in households where no one goes to work and there is no meaningful income; it becomes a culture. She said that she really thinks that this requires a collective response form the entire county in order to change this type of culture. Ms. Roberts said we are in a situation where we need to pay attention to these numbers. She said the whole idea of developing school clinics came from the idea that we need to do whatever we can do in order to prevent small problems from becoming big lifelong


problems. Ms. Roberts said that they are very careful when they are completing the paperwork required to determine someone as being disabled. She said that they want to work with people to encourage them to be independent and sufficient. Mr. Lawrence asked if we are an outlier at these figures. Ms. Roberts said that we are.

Mr. Brown said that number is very concerning. He said he is concerned that what we will do is throw money at the problem. Supervisor Brown said we have done that for many years and are still where we are. Mr. Brown asked if we are putting enough money out there to develop jobs and to move economic development forward. He asked if we are going to take the limited resources we have available to us and put them toward social services programs. Mr. Brown said we need to be very careful to put our limited assets in the right place. He said that if we target a specific group of people in need (as the rest of the country is doing) we aren’t helping to solve the problem. Mr. Brown said we have inherited this problem and he is concerned. He said that we shouldn’t throw all the money at these problems to attempt to solve the issue. Mr. Brown said we have put so much money into helping this group of people already and he doesn’t think putting more money there is the answer.

Mr. McNeil said that we need to find a balance between programs that take care of people that cannot take care of themselves and encouraging economic development.

Mr. Khoury said there are a couple of things going on here. He said we need to understand the reason that people are so dependent and become so disincentivized. Supervisor Khoury said this has become a monstrosity. He said the reward system is that if a client takes a job they may end up with less than they were receiving from the programs designed to help. Mr. Khoury said there should be some sort of sliding scale that motivates people to get off assistance and he doesn’t believe the current programs do that. He said that until we figure out how to restructure the programs to get people off assistance we are not going to be able to create jobs.

Mr. Heisler said that to follow up on Mr. Khoury’s point he had an opportunity to teach at the Broome BOCES program intended as a type of “Welfare to Work” program. He stated that he sat down and spoke with the students as a fairly jaded individual. Supervisor Heisler said that the students would ask him what kind of wage that they would be able to earn after completing the program. He said he told them that with their limited skill sets they would be able to earn around $10, $11 or $12 per hour even after completing the course. Supervisor Heisler said that when they listed their benefits out to him it turned out that they were probably earning more than he earned. He mentioned free housing, food stamps and free bus passes. Mr. Heisler said that it frustrates him when people say that “this is our challenge” or “this is our charge”. He said that these are terms that go out and echo into the world. Mr. Heisler said that economic development is a great vehicle he hopes we can use but given the way we are structured it is a very difficult thing to accomplish. He asked where the think tank is to develop ideas and he asked where the ability is for this total brain trust to do something like this. Mr. Heisler said that he doesn’t see that we have a vehicle to create the bigger, newer, more creative change that this county needs.

Chairman Wilcox said that he appreciates the discussion and he doesn’t want prevent anyone from thinking. He asked if anyone has any further budget related discussion or questions.

Chairman Wilcox thanked Mr. Craine for his efforts over the last several years. He said that Chenango County is in a very fortunate and positive spot largely due to Mr. Craine’s hard work. Mr. Craine mentioned the spirit of cooperation here in the county. Chairman Wilcox thanked the Department Heads and their staff for all of their hard work and efforts.

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RESOLUTION #182-16 ESTABLISHING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON 2017 TENTATIVE CHENANGO COUNTY BUDGET


RESOLVED, That a Public Hearing on the Chenango County 2017 Tentative Budget shall be held on November 22, 2016 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 Mr. Outwater and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Nabinger, Grace, Law and Williams Mr. Flanagan asked if the Board will still meet the day after the Public Hearing. Mr. Woodford said no. He said that the plan will be for the Board to adopt the budget that evening.

__________________ REMINDERS Mr. Woodford informed the supervisors that the Town Attorney meeting will be held in the Committee Room immediately following the adjournment of today’s Board meeting. Mr. Woodford asked the Supervisors to provide their Town budgets to the Treasurer’s office as soon as possible.

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MEETING CANCELLATION

Mr. Woodford said that there is a full Board meeting scheduled for November 18th, 2016 and the Chairman would most likely be happy to entertain a motion to cancel that meeting. Mr. Flanagan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mastro, to cancel the Board meeting scheduled for November 18th, 2016. Carried.

__________________ ADJOURNMENT Chairman Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 11:27 a.m.

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The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.


FOURTH DAY OF ANNUAL SESSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Chairman of the Board Lawrence Wilcox called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.

Clerk of the Board RC Woodford called the roll with all members present except Supervisors Law and Williams.

Supervisor Jeffrey offered the invocation.

County Attorney Alan Gordon led the flag salute.

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Monthly Meeting – Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Third Day of Annual Session – Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Supervisor Canor moved, seconded by Supervisor Seneck, to approve the minutes of the above meetings of the Board. Carried.

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COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Woodford stated that there were no additional communications.

Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Wansor, to receive and file all of the communications. Carried.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

Joint Safety & Rules / Personnel October 11, 2016 Ag, Buildings & Grounds October 18, 2016 Safety & Rules October 19, 2016 Public Works October 20, 2016 Health & Human Services November 1, 2016 Personnel November 2, 2016 Finance October 7, 2016 and November 3, 2016

Supervisor Mastro moved, seconded by Supervisor McNeil, to receive and file the committee reports. Carried.

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PREFERRED AGENDA

1. DESIGNATION OF FINAL DAY2. AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF VARIOUS AGREEMENTS – SHERIFF’S OFFICE3. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER4. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER5. AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF STANDARD WORK DAYS FOR CHENANGO COUNTY ELECTED AND

APPOINTED OFFICIALS PARTICIPATING IN THE NEW YORK STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES’RETIREMENT SYSTEM


6. AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES POLICE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM GRANT

7. AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF AN ENGINEERING CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH BARTON & LOGUIDICE, P.C. ENGINEERS FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR LEACHATE TANK REPLACEMENT – COUNTYWIDE LANDFILL – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – WASTE MANAGEMENT

8. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ASSIGNED COUNSEL EXPENSES – PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

9. AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES CONTRACTUAL SERVICES – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

10. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EXTRA HIRE EXPENSES – PUBLIC FACILITIES 11. AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR LABOR RELATIONS EXPENSES –

PERSONNEL OFFICE 12. AUTHORIZING RATIFICATION OF 2017 BUDGET FOR THE BAGS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

DISTRICT 13. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEATH PERFORMANCE

INCENTIVE FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 14. AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF PREAUDIT OF DECEMBER 2016 BILLS FROM 2016 APPROPRIATIONS 15. AUTHORIZING LEVY OF PAST DUE WATER CHARGES IN THE HAMLET OF GUILFORD WATER

DISTRICT – TOWN OF GUILFORD 16. AUTHORIZING LEVY OF PAST DUE WATER CHARGES IN THE MOUNT UPTON WATER DISTRICT –

TOWN OF GUILFORD 17. AUTHORIZING LEVY OF PAST DUE WATER CHARGES IN THE SOUTH NEW BERLIN WATER DISTRICT –

TOWN OF NEW BERLIN 18. AUTHORIZING CHARGE BACKS TO TOWNS AND CITIES 19. FINAL CREDITS AND DEBITS FROM THE CHENANGO COUNTY TREASURER 20. ADOPTION OF COUNTY TAXABLE TOTALS – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES 21. CREDITS TO TOWNS FOR PART-COUNTY SALES TAX 22. AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES


23. AUTHORIZING LEVY OF PAST DUE WATER CHARGES IN THE SOUTH OTSELIC WATER DISTRICT – TOWN OF OTSELIC

24. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR REMAINDER OF 2016 – COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Supervisor Outwater made a motion to approve the Preferred Agenda. Supervisor Seneck seconded the motion. Supervisor Khoury requested that Resolutions #16 and #17 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1555, No – 0, Absent – 172 Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #183-16 AUTHORIZING LEVY OF PAST DUE WATER CHARGES IN

THE SOUTH OTSELIC WATER DISTRICT – TOWN OF OTSELIC

Mr. Outwater 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, NOW, THEREFORE, be it


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 2017 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

65.11-1-9 Allen, Scott $ 90.00

65.-1-9.51 Drumheiser, Suzanne $ 90.00

65.11-1-72 Fitch, Alyce $ 24.87

65.11-1-98 Fuller, Lois $ 109.06

65.11-1-90 Huntley, Arnold $ 90.00

65.11-1-70 Huntley, Mathew S $ 12.30

65.11-1-69 Widger, Edwin J $ 41.40

65.11-1-32.2 Letlough, Wayne $ 90.00

65.11-1-80.1 Loomis, Dawn $ 95.55

65.11-1-96.2 Miller, Aaron $ 90.00

65.11-1-89.5 Miller, Kenneth L $ 41.40

65.11-1-86 Moyer, Steven $ 98.97

65.11-1-87.2 Moyer, Steven A $ 148.91

65.-1-17 Perry, Carrie $ 164.20

65.11-1-26 Sheridan, Claude Michael $ 133.88

65.11-1-85.2 Stith, Adam N $ 41.40

65.11-1-56 Swayze, Erika $ 33.00

65.11-1-12 Wood, Jeffrey L $ 7.30

65.11-1-13 Wood, Jeffrey L $ 97.30

65.11-1-38 Yale, Ricky $ 6.70

65.11-1-40 Zandt, Dorothy Ann $ 90.00

Total Relevy

$ 1,596.24 and be it further

RESOLVED, That said taxes are levied pursuant to the provisions of Section 198 Subdivision 3(d) of the Town Law. Seconded by Supervisor Brown and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams


THE MOUNT UPTON WATER DISTRICT – TOWN OF GUILFORD

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 WHEREAS, it has been requested that said unpaid water charges be levied against said properties, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Year 2017 land taxes. The said properties against which these taxes are to be levied are listed below and described as follows:



199.07-3-5 211 Old Hill Trust $118.39

199.07-2-24 Alger, Michael R $118.39

199.07-2-43 Antao, Sonia C $207.18

199.07-2-17 Castrucci, Andrew $57.75

199.07-1-23 Clark, Marjory Elmore $118.39

199.07-2-29 Condon, Rebecca J $384.76

199.07-2-16 Hartwell, Cassandra S $118.39

199.07-2-37 Heath, Russell J $118.39

199.07-3-11 Hoke, Terry L $118.39

199.07-2-11 Joslyn, William F III $118.39

199.07-3-9 Joslyn, William F Jr $118.39

199.07-1-11 Jump, Arnold L $57.75

199.07-1-33 MacNeill, Jeremy $57.75

199.07-1-28 Moore, Patricia A $118.39

199.-1-19.2 Nolan, Rachel $57.75

199.07-1-36 O'Hara, Bryan $118.39

199.07-2-28 Ohl, Jessica D $118.39

199.07-1-16.2 Oliver, Jason D $118.39

199.-1-16 Ross, Glen M Jr. $118.39

199.07-1-37 Teehan, Dion D $57.75

199.07-3-10 Thatford, Timothy J $118.39

199.07-1-2 Twitchell, John E $118.39

199.07-1-31.2 Utter, Robert B $57.75

199.07-1-26 Williams, John $118.39

199.07-2-35 Zaczek, Brian E $118.39

199.07-3-2 Zaczek, Joseph E $236.78

Total Relevy

$3,187.85

and be it further

RESOLVED, That said taxes are levied pursuant to the provisions of Section 198 Subdivision 3(d) of the Town Law. Seconded by Mr. Outwater and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Mr. Khoury said that his question pertains to both Resolutions #184-16 and #185-16. He said that these are long lists of people in the county that decide or choose not to pay their water bills. Supervisor Khoury asked if these properties are eventually hit with a lien or encumbrance that follows the properties. He said he doesn’t understand the process. Mr. Gordon explained that these charges will be levied on future town and county tax bills. He said if those aren’t paid the property eventually goes through the foreclosure process.


THE SOUTH 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

WHEREAS, it has been requested that said unpaid water charges be levied against said properties, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 2017 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

139.-1-18 Anderson, Carl $336.50

139.-1-21 Kocsis, Susan D $436.05

139.-1-26 Gramstad, Thomas E $578.68

139.-1-30 Fernette, Carolyn J $335.57

139.-1-31 Schoener, Myron $250.95

139.-1-32 Avery, Jefferson S $167.93

139.-1-36.2 Gage, Kelly S $209.45

139.-1-55.2 SNB Horseshoe Club $120.00

139.-1-60.1 Lorence, Anthony J $329.78

139.-1-71.1 Abrams, Lawrence J $254.46

139.-1-71.2 Jordan, Sally B $863.01

139.11-1-1.1 Henderson, William C $189.00

139.11-1-4 Cook, Ethan E $214.00

139.11-1-9 LTM Properties LLC $448.00

139.11-1-10 LTM Properties $448.00

139.11-1-11 LTM Properties $447.98

139.11-1-12 LTM Properties, LLC $448.00

139.11-1-13 Nelson, Ella $112.19

139.11-1-14 Beadle, Robert J Sr. $281.76

139.11-1-15.2 Beadle, Robert J Jr $513.36

139.11-1-19 Jordan, Nancy F $597.23

139.11-1-20 McConkey, Elizabeth Ann $626.62

139.11-1-22 Perrotti, Christopher $506.40

139.11-1-23 Magacs, Craig A $461.64

139.11-1-26 Kuhn, Donald $706.38


139.11-1-27.2 Kuhn, Donald E $461.64

139.11-1-29.1 Beadle, Robert J Jr. $513.36


139.11-1-30.2 Kuhn, Donald E $500.74

139.11-1-36 Lewis, Roland G $200.36

139.11-2-3 Rizzolo, Clare D $461.64

139.11-2-7.3 Crane, Erica L $1,051.46

139.11-2-16.2 Hutchinson, Cynthia A $740.47


139.11-2-19 Morris, Chad $120.00

139.11-3-13 Crump, John $698.36

139.11-2-16.3 Magacs, Craig A $461.64

Total: $16,119.33

and be it further

RESOLVED, That said taxes are levied pursuant to the provisions of Section 198 Subdivision 3(d) of the Town Law. Seconded by Supervisor Outwater and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Prior to the adoption of Resolution #185-16 Chairman Wilcox asked Supervisor Khoury if he had any additional comments. Supervisor Khoury stated that his previous comments pertain to this resolution also. He noted that it seems as if a lot of people are not paying their water bill.

__________________ RESOLUTION #186-16P AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF AN ENGINEERING

CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH BARTON & LOGUIDICE, P.C. ENGINEERS FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR LEACHATE TANK REPLACEMENT – COUNTYWIDE LANDFILL – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain engineering services be obtained by the

County of Chenango for the design of replacement or reconstruction of one (1) leachate tank at the Countywide Landfill in Pharsalia, and

WHEREAS, the Chenango County Director of Public Works, in consultation with the Standing Committee on Public Works, has selected Barton & Loguidice, P.C., of Syracuse, New York for engineering services at waste management facilities,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Engineering Consultant Agreement with Barton & Loguidice, P.C., of Syracuse, New York, for Engineering Design, Bid Specifications and bidding services for the replacement or reconstruction of one (1) of the two (2) leachate tanks at the Countywide Landfill in Pharsalia, and be it further

RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from existing Waste Management appropriations.

Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1555, No – 0, Absent – 172 Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #187-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ASSIGNED

COUNSEL EXPENSES – PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A3080A

– Indigent Defense Grant by $4,193.57, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $4,193.57, be made from Revenue Account #A3080A,

to Appropriation Account #A1170.47 – Assigned Counsel Conflict.



RESOLUTION #188-16P AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES CONTRACTUAL SERVICES – COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the County of Chenango has received notice of a cost of living (COLA) adjustment for 2016 associated

with the contractual services provided by Catholic Charities of Chenango County, and WHEREAS, said COLA adjustment is $6,013.00, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A3490

– State Aid Mental Health, by $6,013.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $6,013.00, be made from Revenue Account #A3490, to

Appropriation Account #A4320.51 – Catholic Charities Contractual, in order to provide the additional funds necessary for said contract.


__________________ RESOLUTION #189-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EXTRA HIRE

EXPENSES – PUBLIC FACILITIES


transfer $3,000.00 from Appropriation Account #A9050.87 – Escrow for Salary, to Appropriation Account #A1620.18 – Extra Hire, to provide the funds necessary for extra hire expenses.



FUNDS FOR LABOR RELATIONS EXPENSES – PERSONNEL OFFICE


of funds, in the amount of $51,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A1990.46 – Contingent Account, to Appropriation Account #A1430.51 – Labor Relations Expenses, in order to provide the funds necessary for Labor Relations expenses. Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1555, No – 0, Absent – 172 Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #191-16P AUTHORIZING RATIFICATION OF 2017 BUDGET FOR THE BAGS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the 2017 Budget for the BAGS Solid Waste Management District was adopted by the District

Board of Directors at their September 19, 2016 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, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors does hereby ratify the budget adopted by the BAGS Solid Waste

Management District for the year 2017, 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. Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1555, No – 0, Absent – 172 Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #192-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF New York STATE

DEPARTMENT OF HEATH PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Chenango County Department of Public Health has received notification of a Performance Incentive

Award to the County of Chenango, in the amount of $25,000.00, and WHEREAS, it is recommended that said funds be utilized for the purchase of a vehicle, as well as other clinic support

equipment NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A3401

– State Aid Public Health Work, by $25,000.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $25,000.00, be made from Revenue Account #A3401, to

Appropriation Account #A4010.213 – Equipment – Prevent, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the

amount of $900.00, from Appropriation Account #A4010.443-Other Expense – Administration, to Appropriation Account #A4010.213 – Equipment – Prevent, in order to provide the funds necessary for the purchase of a vehicle (approximately $20,000.00) and other clinic support equipment expenses.


__________________ RESOLUTION #193-16P AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF PREAUDIT OF DECEMBER

2016 BILLS FROM 2016 APPROPRIATIONS

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the County Auditor be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay bills and claims against

Chenango County through December 31, 2016 from 2016 appropriations and to include the same in the January 2017 audit. Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1555, No – 0, Absent – 172 Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #194-16P AUTHORIZING LEVY OF PAST DUE WATER CHARGES IN THE HAMLET OF GUILFORD WATER DISTRICT – TOWN OF GUILFORD

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Year 2017 land taxes. The said properties against which these taxes are to be levied are listed below and described as follows:


209.09-1-3 Avnei Goziz, LLC $234.55

209.05-1-50 Faherty, Rosalie J $395.20

209.09-1-1 Falciani, Robert J Jr $395.20

209.1-1-52 Greene, Jason C $395.20

209.09-1-18 Hoffman Nicole $395.20

209.05-1-49 Hubbard, Carol I $192.78

209.1-1-34.1 Ives, Gunner $260.25

209.1-1-29 Johnson, Marc D $395.20

209.1-1-42 Kehl and Sons, LLC $192.78

209.1-1-39 Marsh George $395.20

209.1-1-38 Murcray, Fred N $395.20

209.1-1-3 Murray, Betty $395.20

209.05-1-39 Murray, Timothy D $395.20

209.1-1-4 Murray, Timothy D $395.20

209.1-1-15 Nichols, Shannon L $395.20

209.1-1-23 Page, Ronda $592.22

209.09-1-4 Peck, Douglas E $395.20

209.05-1-47.2 Pikul, Matthew J $395.20

209.1-1-48 Pratt, Terry A $395.20

209.1-1-2 Race, Arlien L $202.42

209.09-1-19 Rico, Joseph P $395.20

209.05-1-58 Ryan, Timothy R $192.78

209.1-1-54 Saam, Joseph G $395.20

209.09-1-21 Thomas, Rosemary $395.20

209.1-1-44 Toepfer, Martha $192.78

209.05-1-31 Vigus, Patrick $395.20

209.1-1-14 Wakeman, Ashley $192.78

209.09-1-2 Wasiura, Joseph M $395.20

209.09-1-6 Willis, Brian $192.78

209.05-1-46 Wilson, Sue Lynn $192.78

209.09-1-16 Worden, Johnathon H $192.78

Total Relevy

$10,340.48


and be it further

RESOLVED, That said taxes are levied pursuant to the provisions of Section 198 Subdivision 3(d) of the Town Law.


__________________ RESOLUTION #195-16P AUTHORIZING CHARGE BACKS TO TOWNS AND CITIES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 $35,622.08, as follows:

TOWN/CITY AMOUNT

City-Norwich $ 2,486.11

Town of Afton $ 2,262.51

Town of Bainbridge $ 2,204.48

Town of Columbus $ 913.47

Town of Coventry $ 1,362.73

Town of German $ 603.40

Town of Greene $ 3,467.56

Town of Guilford $ 2,383.46

Town of Lincklaen $ 522.56

Town of McDonough $ 1,214.92

Town of New Berlin $ 1,949.43

Town of North Norwich $ 1,195.73


Town of Otselic $ 950.38

Town of Oxford $ 2,723.36

Town of Pharsalia $ 891.79

Town of Pitcher $ 729.41

Town of Plymouth $ 1,592.96

Town of Preston $ 888.63

Town of Sherburne $ 2,293.86

Town of Smithville $ 1,207.82

Town of Smyrna $ 1,335.41

TOTAL $ 35,622.08 Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1555, No – 0, Absent – 172 Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #196-16P FINAL CREDITS AND DEBITS FROM THE CHENANGO COUNTY TREASURER

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the following summary of the Credits and Debits Report, as of October 01, 2016, from the Office of

the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is received, filed and adopted:

Town/City Debit Credit

Afton

$ 1,179.06

Bainbridge

$ 1,458.72

Columbus

$ 210.51

Coventry

$ 316.43

German

$ 501.94

Greene

$ 1,002.21

Guilford

$ 1,599.82

Lincklaen

$ 38.32

McDonough

$ 1,032.57

New Berlin

$ 314.11

N. Norwich

$ 236.52

Norwich $511.43

Otselic $ 78.97

Oxford

$ 281.35

Pharsalia

$ 48.45

Pitcher

$ 146.15

Plymouth

$ 673.40

Preston

$ 587.75

Sherburne

$ 872.64

Smithville

$ 313.44

Smyrna

$ 1,326.99

City Of Norwich $ 2.63

TOTALS $593.03 $ 12,140.38

NET TOTAL

$ 11,547.35 Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1555, No – 0, Absent – 172 Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #197-16P ADOPTION OF COUNTY TAXABLE TOTALS – REAL

PROPERTY TAX SERVICES The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 2017 Tax Levy:


TOTAL 2017

COUNTY % OF

TOWN TAXABLE BUDGET

City of Norwich 143,074,818 9.29%

Afton 96,203,043 5.76%

Bainbridge 167,889,076 6.50%

Columbus 78,464,860 3.31%

Coventry 88,006,196 3.72%

German 10,746,233 0.99%

Greene 290,200,586 12.25%

Guilford 155,854,618 6.58%

Lincklaen 13,331,735 0.97%

McDonough 41,093,508 2.25%

New Berlin 132,463,792 5.27%

North Norwich 52,235,226 3.57%

Norwich 104,840,191 8.60%

Otselic 21,632,861 1.98%

Oxford 100,915,581 6.46%

Pharsalia 27,839,823 2.27%

Pitcher 16,041,912 1.41%

Plymouth 50,553,825 3.60%

Preston 21,102,957 2.23%

Sherburne 136,810,959 7.22%

Smithville 42,182,626 3.02%

Smyrna 42,782,506 2.74%

TOTALS 1,834,266,932 100.00% Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1555, No – 0, Absent – 172 Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #198-16P CREDITS TO TOWNS FOR PART-COUNTY SALES TAX

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That $2,150,000.00 from Account #A430 – Part-County Sales Tax be and hereby is authorized to be

applied to the following Towns for 2017 County Tax Levy:

Town Amount

Town of Afton $ 139,561.52

Town of Bainbridge $ 159,473.24

Town of Columbus $ 78,503.72


Town of Coventry $ 88,016.12

Town of German $ 23,658.72

Town of Greene $ 290,744.24

Town of Guilford $ 155,665.60

Town of Lincklaen $ -

Town of McDonough $ 54,378.80

Town of New Berlin $ 131,753.48

Town of North Norwich $ 86,086.88


Town of Otselic $ 47,439.68

Town of Oxford $ 153,476.12

Town of Pharsalia $ 56,147.36

Town of Pitcher $ 33,440.68

Town of Plymouth $ 86,813.68

Town of Preston $ 53,738.04

Town of Sherburne $ 168,855.84

Town of Smithville $ 72,675.72

Town of Smyrna $ 66,082.48

Total $ 2,150,000.00 Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1555, No – 0, Absent – 172 Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #199-16 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT FOR REMAINDER OF 2016 – COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Mr. Blanchard offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the

amount of $4,166.70, from Appropriation Account #A4150.16 – Staff Social Worker, to Appropriation Account #A4150.189 – Principal Account Clerk, in order to provide the funds necessary for the remainder of 2016.

Seconded by Mr. McNeil and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams

__________________ RESOLUTION #200-16P 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 Term Begins/Ends Participates in Days/-


Employer's Month

Number (Hrs/day) Time Keeping (Based on (Last System Record of 4 digits) (Y/N) Activities) Elected Officials Appointed Officials

Acting Probation Director Kristin M. Snow 8274 35349505 7 06/04/2016 - 12/31/2017 N 21.67


_________________ RESOLUTION #201-16P AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION –

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That, effective November 21, 2016, Appropriation Account #A6010.181 – Program Aide, be reclassified

to Account Clerk/Typist, and be it further RESOLVED, That said reclassification will continue into 2017.


________________ RESOLUTION #202-16P DESIGNATION OF FINAL DAY

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That December 19th, 2016 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 2016. Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1555, No – 0, Absent – 172 Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

________________ RESOLUTION #203-16P AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF VARIOUS AGREEMENTS –

SHERIFF’S OFFICE The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:


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, renewal agreements with the Central New York Psychiatric Center, Marcy, New York, 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, renewal agreements with the Rochester Psychiatric Center in Rochester, New York, and be it further

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, renewal agreements with Sherburne-Earlville Central School District, Otselic Valley Central School District, and Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) BOCES for School Resource Officer (SRO) services, and be it further 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 Broome County to house Broome County prisoners in the Chenango County Jail, and be it further 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, an Agreement with American Mobile Dental of Oneonta, New York, for inmate dental services at the Chenango County Jail, and be it further

RESOLVED, That said agreements shall be renewable for additional one year periods, subject to the mutual consent of both parties and approval of the County Attorney. Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1555, No – 0, Absent – 172 Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #204-16P DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, a petition has been received by the Clerk of the Board from Democratic members of the Board

recommending The Sherburne News be designated as the official Democratic Newspaper for 2017, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Democratic members of the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County to be the official newspaper for the year 2017, 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. Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda: Yes – 1555, No – 0, Absent – 172 Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #205-16P DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, a petition has been received by the Clerk of the Board from Republican members of the Board

recommending The Evening Sun be designated as the official Republican Newspaper for 2017, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Republican members of the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County to be the official


newspaper for the year 2017, 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.


__________________ RESOLUTION #206-16P AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A NEW YORK STATE

DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES POLICE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM GRANT

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the County of Chenango has received notification that applications are being accepted by the New York

State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for Police Protective Equipment grant funding, and WHEREAS, the County of Chenango desires to submit a grant application, for an amount of approximately

$25,000.00, to be used for the protective equipment for county law enforcement agencies, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 for the County of Chenango from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services under the Police Protective Equipment Program.


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RESOLUTION #207-16 BILLS AND CLAIMS 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

October 2016 against Chenango County in the amount of $ 2,058,393.71 NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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

$ 1,665,139.28, are accepted and made a part of the following summary. GENERAL:


$ 2,505,147.97



$ 545,910.52

WELFARE: Day Care $ 41,350.31 Administration $ 111,526.67 Preston Manor $ 32,422.83 Svcs. for Recipients $ 40,069.65 Medical $ 24,155.06 Special Needs $ 900.13 Family Assistance $ 199,799.35 Child Care $ 113,125.63 J.D. Care $ 1,912.80 Pmt. to State Schools $ 20,664.00 Safety Net $ 84,620.94 HEAP $ - Burials $ - EEA $ 1,927.13 $ 672,474.50

TOTALS $ 2,058,393.71 $ 1,665,139.28

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR October 2016 $ 3,723,532.99

TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS TO DATE $ 44,582,478.46 Seconded by Supervisor Wansor and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors David Law and Evan Williams.

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DISCUSSION OF BILLS AND CLAIMS PROCESS: Supervisor Brown said that he went through the county’s bills with the Auditor’s office last week. He said that it has been his contention for a number of years that every Supervisor (not just those on the Finance Committee) should have the opportunity to go through this process. Mr. Brown said he would like to make a referral to the appropriate committee to change the process in a way that would help educate the rest of the supervisors. Mr. Woodford said that maybe the Finance Committee could start the discussion and refer it to Safety & Rules if they agree that a change is appropriate. Mr. Brown said that the process could be changed so that each Supervisor had the opportunity once every two years or so to go through the bills. He said that such a change would definitely entail a lot more work for Mr. Woodford’s office as there is a lot of education involved. Mr. Brown commented that when a question arises the Auditor’s staff usually has an immediate answer. Mr. McNeil said that he likes Mr. Brown’s idea. He asked if there is a specific date and time that Bills and Claims are reviewed each month. Mr. Woodford said it is typically done the Friday before the full Board meeting, usually around 10:00 a.m. Mr. McNeil said that another option would be to allow any Supervisor who is interested to join that meeting. Mr. Woodford agreed. Mr. Brown made a referral to the Finance Committee to begin a discussion regarding the Bills and Claims process. Mr. Mastro seconded the motion. Mr. Mastro said he totally agrees with Mr. Brown. He said that everyone should do this at least once because what you learn about what the county is paying for is amazing.


Mr. Jeffrey asked if it is only the Finance Committee members that are authorized to sign the Bills and Claims at this time. Mr. Woodford confirmed that is the current process. Mr. Jeffrey said he likes the approach of having other Supervisors attend that Friday meeting in the Auditor’s office. Mr. Brown said maybe the solution is just to make the process more available to the rest of the Board. He said that doing Bills and Claims also allows you to get a greater appreciation of the tremendous amount of work that Mr. Woodford’s office does. Mr. Khoury asked if this information is available through PDF. Mr. Brown said that the process requires actual signatures. Mr. Khoury asked if the information could be publicly conveyed. Mr. Flanagan noted that it is public information. Mr. Woodford said that it might be a little unwieldy to convert the documents to a PDF after the fact. He explained that the system is very similar to a Town Abstract times a thousand. Mr. Woodford stated that Mr. Brown has mentioned this issue for a long time now. He said a couple of years ago they did have a couple of Supervisors join the Bills and Claims process. Mr. Flanagan asked what our record system currently involves. Mr. Woodford said that for the most part the paper copies are retained throughout the six year retention window. Mr. Flanagan confirmed that no one scans them. Mr. Woodford said that the documents are not currently scanned as it would be very labor intensive to do something like that. He stated that the documents begin as paper and end as paper. Mr. Woodford said that the abstract could probably be scanned fairly easily but it is a large document that normally runs about 150 pages. Mr. Heisler confirmed that any Supervisor could attend the Friday meetings. Mr. Woodford said absolutely. He suggested that anyone interested should contact him to make sure of the time and date that has been set up for that particular month. Mr. Brown said that they do actually sign and stamp the vouchers and that may be an issue as far as legal authorization. He said if a committee was officially created however, then those particular Supervisors would be authorized to sign those vouchers. Mr. Woodford noted that when other Supervisors sat in on the Bills and Claims process in the past the Finance Committee member was still on hand to sign the documents. Carried. REFERRAL TO FINANCE

__________________ SPEAKERS Marcelle Van Patten, ECC Technologies – Broadband Study Ms. Van Patten introduced herself to the Board and explained that ECC Technologies had been retained by Southern Tier East last winter to conduct a broadband survey within Chenango County. She noted that the survey was completed some time ago. Ms. Van Patten provided the history on ECC Technologies. She said that they are a telecommunications and broadband consulting company providing analysist, planning and development for over 20 years. Ms. Van Patten stated that ECC’s corporate headquarters are located in Rochester and they also have offices in Raleigh, Atlanta and LA. She said that ECC has successfully developed over $2 billion in broadband programs both for profit and community based nonprofit initiatives. Ms. Van Patten stated that the programs range from Open Access middle mile and last mile fiber to Gig to people’s homes. Ms. Van Patten said that they place a strong emphasis on broadband development as an economic development tool. Ms. Van Patten noted that the culture of broadband is changing rapidly in the United States and there is a new digital divide taking place between those communities willing to get involved and those communities that are not. She noted that many rural areas are now getting fiber to their homes as a great deal of grant money is available. Ms. Van Patten said that there is very little investment in the rural areas without the involvement of subsidies. She noted that residents of communities without access will continue to be left behind. Ms. Van Patten explained that the county’s broadband study was a multi-tiered process. She said that they identified and mapped the current broadband infrastructure county wide. Ms. Van Patten stated that their people actually drove around the county and looked at poles. She said that ECC also held meetings with public and private organizations within the county to document the services they currently receive and what they felt to be their needs. Ms. Van Patten said that ECC also held meetings with area providers to determine what services they offer right now and to speak with them regarding potential collaborative partnerships. She said that all of this data collection allowed them to formulate their recommendations for the county. Ms. Van Patten explained that the reason for studies of this type is to be able to obtain an inventory of what a community has in place and where its weaknesses lie. Ms. Van Patten said that ECC created a GIS broadband mapping tool which was sent to both Jen Gregory of Southern Tier East and Chenango County Planning Director, Donna Jones. She said that all of those tools helped to lay the groundwork for the broadband improvement plan.


Ms. Van Patten reported that the inventory portion of their assessment found the following: Service Providers Fiber Owners Structures Frontier Frontier 18 Cell Towers TDS Telecom TDS Telecom 11 Public Safety & Water Towers FLTG FLTS ION Networks ION Networks Time Warner Cable Time Warner Cable Adams Cable Adams Cable Plexicomm Clarity Connect Ms. Van Patten discussed the meetings that were held with various companies in the area. She said that ECC determined the following findings from those meetings:

• The populated and central business areas of the county have (at a minimum) basic broadband access • Provider choice, competition and diversity are limited • There are large gaps in coverage that exist, many areas of the county fall under the FCC’s 25/3 definition of broadband

and are severely behind the gigabit communities being developed across the country • There is a lack of broadband in the rural areas

Ms. Van Patten said that a multistep process is needed to begin addressing these issues. She provided a map of what was found throughout the county. She said that there are color coded designations on the map for areas having cable television, coax cable, CLEC (which could be FLTG and Ion) and fiber. Ms. Van Patten said that the areas which are most in need are those areas on the left side and the right sides of the county. She said that more fiber is planned for the Norwich area and that is good news for Norwich but it does not help the more rural areas. Ms. Van Patten said that although a significant amount of fiber is installed in the county it is not benefitting the county broadband profile. She said that the survey identified the following issues:

• Public Safety communications would benefit from additional towers and diversified fiber to connect them. • There is a lack of broadband or substandard availability outside of the developed areas. (Norwich is in good shape but

the rest of the county is not.) • There are low competition levels and a lack of both provider choice and cost, even in the populated areas. • There is a lack of widespread 4G cellular coverage. Ms. Van Patten explained that 4G cellular service is the equivalent

to DSL internet service while 3G cellular service is equivalent to a dial up or lower level internet service. She explained that with 3G you can’t use your smart phone for web surfing, etc., you really need 4G for that.

• There is a greater dependency on Broadband as far as education with those needs continuing to grow and there is lack of broadband for many homes with students.

• The necessary capacities in the rural areas cannot be obtained to expand healthcare services. • The lack of broadband is impacting the county’s economic development as it limits the county’s ability to attract and/or

retain jobs. • In general, from a global competitiveness standpoint Chenango County is falling behind.

Ms. Van Patten said that the data collected from ECC’s broadband study leads them to make the following recommendations to Chenango County:

• Consider the development of a county wide RFP soliciting public/private partnerships for the development of broadband in unserved areas.

• Consider a county wide collaborative to strategically build fiber and other assets. This could include education, healthcare, economic development, etc.

• Use the county’s current assets as a stepping stone to facilitate fiber to the home and wireless development in the areas where it is needed while seeking grant funding along the way.

Ms. Van Patten said that the county could possibly work with Plexicomm or Clarity to have them put equipment on the county’s existing towers. She said that the county could work with someone to install fiber into conduit. Ms. Van Patten said that collaborative fiber capacity could be used to support Public Safety, Fiber Based Providers, Wireless Companies, the Educational Community and the expansion of Healthcare services.


Ms. Van Patten provided a rendering of what 206 miles of broadband area could look like if Chenango County entered into some type of collaborative effort to work toward ECC’s recommendations. She stated that the collaborative estimate of the total project cost would be over nine million dollars. Ms. Van Patten said that the figure includes all construction and project management costs. Ms. Van Patten said that she is not suggesting that the county should take on this massive project on their own. She indicated that there are a lot of programs available that could help front some of the money. Ms. Van Patten said they suggest the USAC organization for the E-rate program which helps finance dark fiber builds. She noted that the key factor for the E-rate program is education; schools and libraries have to be involved. Ms. Van Patten noted that the USDA has an organization called RUS which offers programs and grants and Public Safety offers grant programs as well. Ms. Van Patten mentioned the “Broadband for All” program that Governor Cuomo is currently financing. She said that program has five hundred million dollars and a 50/50 match requirement. Ms. Van Patten said unfortunately the Phase II deadline for Broadband for All is November 30th. She said that the county would be a little behind for that and would probably have to wait for Phase III. Ms. Van Patten reported that the first round was conducted in the spring and about 56 million dollars in grant funding was issued. Ms. Van Patten said that in Chenango County they were showing the following:

• Round 1 – 1,806 unserved and 54 underserved (as per FCC guidelines) Ms. Van Patten noted that these numbers were a little lower because of the Time Warner/Charter merger.

• Round II – 3,955 unserved, 18 underserved and 68 consider to be CAF (Connect America Fund) Ms. Van Patten explained that the FCC provides funding to all of the incumbent telephone carriers to upgrade their service. She said that Verizon declined that service and somehow Chenango County ended up with 68 homes that must appear to be served by Verizon even though Verizon isn’t available here. Ms. Van Patten suggested that Chenango County take the following action steps:

• Get a county wide buy in and support for an action plan • Designate a “Champion” to oversee the initiative and a county sponsored Broadband Committee. She said that the

Champion should be someone who is capable of moving the project forward. • Identify collaborative partners and any existing or proposed assets (public conduit, public safety towers, etc.) • Develop a list of coordinated assets • Develop and Release an RFP • Identify and apply for applicable grant programs

Chairman Wilcox thanked Ms. Van Patten and asked if any members of the Board had any questions for her. Supervisor Jeffrey said that there are other items that need to be reviewed as well. He said that service levels are involved in this discussion. Mr. Jeffrey said that he hears that a lot of our constituents are without internet for as many as five or ten days before they can get someone to repair the service. He said that everything is electronic and outages like that cause major issues. Supervisor Jeffrey said that we are at the point where school children need access to computers to do their school work. He asked what a student is supposed to do if their household’s computer is down for five or ten days at a time. Mr. Jeffrey said he believes that that Public Service Commission needs to get in here and take a look at that type of thing. He said there is a movement to reach into these service levels. Mr. Jeffrey noted that there are people in power right now who do not have any understanding of what rural America is going through. He said it is great that Finger Lakes Technology is coming in but he hears from different people all the time that service through Time Warner has many problems. Mr. Jeffrey said that when homes are without service for days at a time then the problem is rather severe. Ms. Van Patten said a contributing factor is that the copper some of the providers depend on is just becoming old and dated and that is another reason to build fiber. She said that the fiber is both new and better protected. Mr. Jeffrey said that it is his understanding that much of the grant funding ends up going toward overhead costs for providers instead of toward actual service improvements. Ms. Van Patten said that there is a stipulation that the grant funds must be used for build costs. Mr. Brown said that he should start out by saying that he has no idea what Ms. Van Patten is talking about and he is probably not alone as many of the Supervisors feel the same way. The majority of the Board laughed in agreement. Supervisor Brown asked if Ms. Van Patten is basically saying that the Route 12 corridor has adequate broadband. Ms. Van Patten said that the broadband currently in place is a strength of this county. She said she isn’t necessarily saying that the speed level is great in Norwich but for the most part Norwich is well served as opposed to its outlying areas. Mr. Brown asked if our companies, such as NBT, are


underserved because of their location. Ms. Van Patten said most likely. She asked if those companies have any other outlying locations. Mr. Brown said he is surprised that this kind of question wasn’t asked of NBT. Ms. Van Patten said she can’t speak to Chobani’s needs or those of a couple of the county’s other major employers who did not respond to ECC’s request for an interview. Mr. Brown said that he lives in one of the unserved areas. He said he can watch the Yankees and has a computer so he thought he was all set. Mr. Brown said that his son’s AT&T Cell phones work at his house. He asked who would own the fiber if it was installed. Ms. Van Patten said they recommend that a local development corporation be formed or if the county has an IDA then the IDA could manage it and own it. She said that way there would be a Board of Directors involved. Mr. Brown said that maybe the company we end up making a deal with would be willing to eventually become the owner. He said that as a county we have enough difficulty taking care of our roads much less being responsible for hundreds of miles of fiber. Ms. Van Patten said that the county would hire someone to manage the network. She explained the process in regard to the management and leasing of any potential network. Ms. Van Patten said that some counties are using their network as a method of cost avoidance. Mr. Brown said that we have had some communities within the county who have been able to do the same type of thing successfully with electricity. He asked if this would be a county wide utility. Ms. Van Patten said those communities were not interested in the management of this. Mr. Brown confirmed that it would be that same type of model. Ms. Van Patten said it would be. Mr. Brown said that he thinks this will evolve. He said that he can see how this is of tremendous importance to people and we need to put ourselves in a position to solve the problem. Supervisor Brown said that if we can come up with a leader or a champion that we want to work with, that might work. Ms. Van Patten said it might be too much work for just one person; it may work with a small committee as well. Mr. Flanagan said it seems to him that there is already a push to make this type of service available to everyone. He said that there are many competing technologies. Ms. Van Patten said that her father still uses dialup despite the fact that he could have a very cost effective DSL service instead. She said that the need for this varies among generations. Mr. Flanagan said that he understands that and asked if there is a specific goal here. Ms. Van Patten said eventually you’re not going to see textbooks used in any of the schools. She mentioned the healthcare changes that are occurring that are driven by technology. Mr. Brown said the other day there was a discussion of what kinds of things can be done to help keep elderly people in their own homes. He said that one of the factors was the speed of the internet service available to the elderly. Mr. Brown said that if improving internet service helps to avoid nursing home placements this is worth looking into. Mr. Brown said that he won’t give up his ability to be alone but he has access to the world from his home. He said it seems to him that is the best of both worlds. Mr. Brown said he believes that there are economic advantages for our county that are closely related to this issue. Mr. Heisler asked if there is a firm and fixed definition of broadband. Ms. Van Patten said it is 25 megabits of download speed and 3 megabits of upload speed. She explained those numbers reflect the speed at which you can either download or upload to a webpage. She said that the FCC website can tell you what speed your personal internet service is hitting. She said that DSL service from Frontier is below the FCC’s guidelines. She said Plexicomm will tell you that they have a hybrid type of equipment that hits those guidelines but she thinks in reality it is hit or miss. Ms. Van Patten mentioned the outages that sometimes last for days. Mr. McNeil said that Chenango County isn’t the only area that is underserved in the state or the country. He asked if there are success stories involving people that have already been through this. Ms. Van Patten said there are areas right around here. She mentioned that the Southern Tier Network would be considered one of those success stories. She said that all three counties involved in the Southern Tier Network initiative have recently tied in their public safety towers. Ms. Van Patten stated that construction on that project began in 2012 and was completed in 2014. She said that in between that time the greater BOCES school districts became part of the network. She said that those districts were able to cancel their Verizon services and use the Southern Tier dark fiber network. Ms. Van Patten reported that this resulted in a dramatic cost savings for those districts because they now pay about five times less than what they were paying to Verizon. She said that this venture is expanding into five additional counties: Tioga, Broome, Tompkins, Alleghany and 68 miles into Yates County. Ms. Van Patten clarified that those are two separate builds. She said that the 68 miles into Yates County is separate from the other four. Ms. Van Patten noted that this expansion is being funded by the last NYS Broadband grant. Mr. Flanagan asked if there is an example that the Board could review. He said that maybe it would even be possible for Chenango County to join the Southern Tier Network also. Mr. Flanagan mentioned the loss of 1,000 jobs at Frontier and the reduction of their customer base. He said it is a possibility that some of the other options may disappear. Ms. Van Patten said she doesn’t see that as an issue. She said she sees it as a way to increase competition and lower prices. Ms. Van Patten said that people seem to be paying astronomical amounts for the services they are receiving. She said that dark fiber isn’t the exact same thing as what the other providers have and she doesn’t view it as a direct competition to the services already in place. Ms. Van Patten said that many of the big companies aren’t moving in here because there just aren’t enough houses to provide the return on investment that would be required to justify the cost of the associated build.


Mr. Khoury said that it seems to him that businesses would be taking the initiative to do this if it would benefit them. He asked if the county would essentially be spending this kind of money for entertainment purposes. Ms. Van Patten said this is going to be something that becomes necessary for many things, including schools and healthcare. She said that her daughter’s homework is completed electronically and that is going to become the way of the world. Ms. Van Patten said that NC will be completely done with textbooks next year. She said that gross domestic product can be increased by about 2% with this service. Ms. Van Patten stated that people will be able to do their online shopping, complete online job applications and a multitude of other things. Mr. Khoury said that the big rub is that someone has to pay for this. Ms. Van Patten agreed and discussed the unwillingness of big companies to extend to the rural areas due to the lack of the necessary return on investment. Mr. Jack said that service in German has recently been upgraded. He said that there isn’t anything that he is unable to do with his 10 megabits of capability. Mr. Jack said that there is no chance of a hospital moving into German or McDonough. He said he thinks it is crazy to even think about spending that kind of money for something that we don’t even need. Mr. Heisler asked if there is anything wrong with waiting to see if costs decrease and more services become available. Ms. Van Patten said there isn’t anything wrong with waiting but there is no telling how long grant funding will be available to help offset the costs of the build. She said that the costs of service may become cheaper in the future but she doesn’t believe that the cost to build a system will be any cheaper, if anything the build costs will rise. Mr. Flanagan said that he was referring to the availability of service. Ms. Van Patten said that fiber is limitless. She said that STN has 144 count of fiber that is leased to people. Ms. Van Patten reported that limitless data can be put across one fiber depending on the equipment being used and various other factors. Supervisor Grace asked about the cost of this. He asked if the county would be likely to have to spend about half of the proposed amount. Ms. Van Patten said it would depend on the type of grant program the county decided to go with. She said it is conceivable that the county could receive more than half of the cost through grant funds. Mr. Grace asked what that depends on. Ms. Van Patten said that the NYS Broadband grant would pay up to 80% but the county would have to prove its need. She said that particular program is really looking at service going to private residences. Mr. Brown asked if the Southern Tier Network would be eligible to receive these grants for a Chenango County project if the Board chose to go into partnership with them. Ms. Van Patten said that they would. Dr. Wansor asked if the study showed that over 3,500 residences in the county have below standard internet service. Ms. Van Patten said yes. Dr. Wansor asked if the whole county would be have the recommended internet service if the proposed plan were implemented. Ms. Van Patten said yes. Mr. Brown asked what our next step would be. Ms. Van Patten suggested forming a committee and speaking to Marsha Webber. Supervisor Brown asked Chairman Wilcox where he thinks the Board should go from here. The Chairman said he believes that our Planning and Economic Development Committee should make a recommendation to the full Board regarding the action to be taken. Mr. Outwater said he doesn’t like the sound of nine million dollars or even the sound of four million dollars but he agrees that this topic warrants some review and discussion. Supervisor Outwater made a motion to refer the broadband study from ECC to the Planning & Economic Development Committee for a recommendation for action. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Ms. Van Patten said that she would suggest that our Public Safety officials contact Mr. David Hopkins of Steuben County. Carried. REFERRAL TO PLANNING & ECONOMC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

__________________ REMINDERS Mr. Woodford said that the Public Health Department would be happy to provide flu shots to any Supervisor wishing to receive one today. He said that any Supervisor wishing to receive a flu shot today should head to the basement clinic.

__________________ ADJOURNMENT Chairman Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 11:54 a.m. until the Fifth Day of Annual Session and Public Hearing to be held on November 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Supervisors’ Chambers.


FIFTH DAY OF ANNUAL SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Clerk called the roll with all members present except Supervisors Dolores Nabinger, Daniel Jack, George Raymond, Robert Starr, David Law and Grace Nucero-Alger.

Chairman Wilcox noted that Supervisor Law contacted his office today. He said that Mr. Law reported that he is now back in Norwich and feeling much better. The Chairman asked that everyone keep Mr. Law in their thoughts and prayers.

Supervisor Evan Williams offered the invocation.

The County Attorney led the flag salute. __________________

Chairman Wilcox welcomed everyone. He introduced County Treasurer and Budget Officer William Craine. Mr. Craine thanked the Chairman and the Board. He explained that he would be giving a short presentation of the budget. Mr. Craine noted that both the proposed budget and his presentation are available online.

SPEAKERS

Bill Craine, County Treasurer and Budget Officer

Mr. Craine discussed Chenango County’s Guiding Financial Precepts as follows: 1) Have a balanced budget using reasonable revenue and expense expectations.2) Other than in exigent circumstances adhere to the tax cap.3) Maintain a NY State Comptroller’s rating of “not in fiscal stress.”

Mr. Craine noted that the Comptroller’s Office has ranked Chenango County in the very top tier of counties in regard tofiscal stress.

4) Remain debt free.5) Maintain a minimum of $15,000,000 general fund surplus (i.e. not otherwise earmarked). The estimated current surplus

balance is about $17,000,000.Mr. Craine noted that most advisors suggest that an entity keep six months’ worth of operating expenses in reserve. Hesaid that $15,000 represents about two months’ worth of Chenango County’s operating expenses.

6) Over the course of the next four years, reduce the application of General Fund surplus applied to the following year’sbudget to $1,500,000 (< 2% of the General and Social Services budgets).

Mr. Craine reviewed the Budget Fact Sheet for 2017: 1) Under the Tax Cap for the sixth straight year. We are under the Tax Cap of $186,000 by about $8,000.2) The average tax rate increases by $.06/$1,000 of assessed value or .47% from 2016 (about $6.00 per average

residence). Individual town rates will vary depending on equalization rates and assessed value totals.3) Chenango County qualified, based on adhering to the Tax Cap and having a State approved Efficiency Plan for the

NYS Tax Freeze program for 2017 for STAR eligible properties.4) Taxable values are up three-tenths, .29% of 1%. Equalized values are down (.45%) for the second year in a row.5) The County remains debt free.6) Maintains a NY Comptroller’s rating of “not in fiscal stress”.7) Maintains our repaving and equipment replacement programs for the County Road system.8) Completes the development of Landfill Cell Four at a cost of $4.2 million without incurring debt.9) We are now operating school based Mental Health Service in the Norwich, Otselic Valley and Oxford School Districts.10) Our self-funded health plan has a 2017 cost increase of just 2.5% compared to the national average of 5%.11) All 2016 programs are continued in 2017.12) Spending is up 1.05 million, up 1.16% from 2016’s 88.4 million spending level and only 3% from 2013.13) Revenues, while achievable, continue to be at very robust levels.14) Lessens the application of 2016 General Fund Surplus toward reducing the 2017 budget by $150,000 to $2,050,000.

This is the sixth consecutive reduction from the $3,683,000 applied to balance the 2011 budget.


15) Positions us to reduce the application of General Fund surplus by $150,000 per year over each of the next four years to reach a target application of $1,500,000.

16) Nearly 40% of our local real property tax levy of 25 million goes to Albany to support Medicaid. Note: Subject to Board of Supervisors action/revision

Mr. Craine briefly reviewed several graphs representing various financial data as it pertains to Chenango County and its budget. He mentioned the disturbing demographic trend regarding this area’s lack of population growth. Mr. Craine noted that NYS funds 15% of its operations with county taxes. He said that no other state pays anything close to the rate that NYS residents pay.

Chairman Wilcox thanked Mr. Craine for his presentation.

__________________ PUBLIC HEARING CHENANGO COUNTY 2017 TENTATIVE BUDGET Clerk of the Board RC Woodford read the Notice of Public Hearing. Chairman Wilcox declared the Public Hearing Open at 7:14 p.m. and asked anyone who wanted to address the Board to step forward and state their name. Kenneth Fogarty, Town of Guilford Resident: Mr. Kenneth Fogarty said that he lives in the Town of Guilford. He said that he did receive his rebate check very recently and he is very pleased by that and that Chenango County is one of the counties with a balanced budget. Mr. Fogarty stated that one of the major disappointments of living in Chenango County is the lack of availability for internet access. He said that he thought the problem was his home service but he went to the library recently and encountered the same issues as at home. Mr. Fogarty said that he was very interested to hear the broadband presentation that was given at the last Board meeting. He said that the Board did hire a consulting firm that performed an analysis of its findings and submitted recommendations to the Board. Mr. Fogarty said that the consulting firm noted that it was prepared to deliver that information to the county as early as last spring but were not scheduled to do so until last month. He said sadly, there was a grant available from New York State, and he is disappointed that the grant application period is ending November 30th and Chenango County missed out on that opportunity. Mr. Fogarty said that the discussion was made at the meeting that local industry is doing this on its own and private residents should do the same. Mr. Fogarty said that private residents have already paid for this with their taxes. He said that those tax payments should be used to upgrade infrastructure of this sort. Mr. Fogarty said that it is his understanding that the airport is going to become a tax burden. He said that he hopes that the airport and the internet service do not become competing programs. Mr. Fogarty said that if industry is doing something of this nature it would be nice if the county could work collectively with industry to lessen the burden on the taxpayers. Gilda Ward, Mt. Upton Resident: Ms. Gilda Ward said that she lives in Mt Upton in the Town of Guilford. She said that she appreciates the opportunity to participate in the Public Hearing process tonight. Ms. Ward thanked Mr. Craine for putting this year’s budget information together in such a clear format. She said that she has questions regarding some specific line items. Ms. Ward asked about a separate line item under Buildings for postage. She asked if this takes care of the entire county and noted that some of the other departments have their own postage lines. Public Facilities Director Julie Gates explains that it is due to a reimbursement issue. Chairman Wilcox explained that some of the departments receive reimbursement for postage but not all. Ms. Ward asked about the Mental Health School Clinic on page 23. She asked if this is a new venture. Community Services Director Ruth Roberts said that the 2017 numbers reflects the new project that is beginning in the Norwich City School District. She said that there are two new social work positions being utilized within the school clinics. Ms. Roberts said that they


separated those positions out so that they could compare the revenue generated. She said that the revenue is generated through billable services that are provided by the social workers. Ms. Ward asked if Norwich is the only school receiving these services. Ms. Roberts said that this particular portion of the budget reflects only the Norwich clinic but there are two other school districts receiving services on a lesser basis. Ms. Ward mentioned the budgeted differences for 2016 and 2017. Mr. Brown explained that the program wasn’t in place for all of 2016 while the proposed 2017 budget reflects a full year. Ms. Ward asked if these services are also available to the other school districts. Ms. Roberts said that they want to be careful not to take on more than they can handle. She said that right now the participating school districts are kicking in some dollars toward the services. Ms. Ward asked about Juvenile Delinquent Care. Commissioner Osborne explained that these lines are to be used for juvenile delinquents that the court sends to a secure detention facility. She said the increase that Ms. Ward is referring to also reflects a change in program due to an adjustment of the allowable reimbursement levels. Ms. Osborne said that Social Services really has no control over these placements. She said if a Juvenile Delinquent is put into this type of care DSS simply has to pay the bill. Ms. Osborne said that the charges can be anywhere from $300 to $900 per day per child. She explained that the Governor would also like to change the age of criminal responsibility. Ms. Osborne said that if that happens the $150,000 is not going to last long at all. Ms. Ward asked if the payment to State Schools is a program along those same lines. Ms. Osborne explained the difference between the two programs. She said that Chenango County has been very lucky not to have anyone placed in a state school as that does run at a cost of over $900 per day (approximately $350,000 per year). Ms. Ward asked about Landfill Tires and Maintenance. She said that the 2017 budgeted figure is almost double that of the actual cost for 2015. Mr. Fry said that there is no question that the costs have increased dramatically. He discussed some other factors affecting the increase. Ms. Ward said that she really appreciates having the opportunity to ask her questions and she thanked everyone for the information provided. Ms. Ward asked Mr. Craine if he could tell her how much of the mandated portion of the budget is funded versus how much is unfunded. Mr. Craine said that mandates are essentially unfunded. He said that we are the only state in the country that pays a Medicaid allocation. Mr. Craine used the Correctional Facility as an example. He explained that the county is required by law to have a Correctional facility and if we didn’t have one we would have to pay for each prisoner to be boarded elsewhere. Mr. Craine also discussed the percentage of Community College costs that the county must pay. The Treasurer said that he would be glad to meet with Ms. Ward at any time to talk about the particulars. Ms. Ward thanked everyone for addressing her questions. She thanked everyone for their service to the county and to their individual townships. Ms. Ward wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Canice Paliotta, Town of Oxford Resident: Ms. Canice Paliotta said she is from South Oxford and stated that one of her concerns is the broadband situation. She said that while going door to door during the campaign one of the things she heard was about a specific instance involving two teenagers. Ms. Paliotta explained that these two teenagers didn’t want to be part of a drug scene one night but couldn’t get ahold of their parents to come get them. She said that the two teenagers ended up walking home. Ms. Paliotta noted that this is not a good thing, especially on some of our dark country roads. Ms. Paliotta said that Frontier is supposed to have five million dollars to put into this county. She said she does not have service where she lives and it is a real concern. Ms. Paliotta said lack of service isn’t just a concern for individual residents but that it is an issue for schools, industry, healthcare and our aging population, etc. Ms. Paliotta said that she would also like to discuss the Hemp situation. She said that the farmers and the residents need some education. Ms. Paliotta said that we have an opportunity to be ahead of the game here. She said we tend to shuffle along but if people were educated as to the possibilities of Hemp that could change. Ms. Paliotta said that the possibilities surrounding the use of Hemp are numerous and she asked the Board to have an open mind regarding the issue. She said that she knows our agriculture is different than that of Hemp but there are still possibilities to be had.


Ms. Paliotta said that in some cultures this Board would all be called Elders. She said that elders have been known to have visions. Ms. Paliotta said that she would like this Board to have vision. She said that it’s great that the county is “stress free” but she is certainly not stress free in her budget. Ms. Paliotta said that she would like to see vision for Chenango County and vision for things that are not in our experience but could be. She would like to see us think outside of the box. Ms. Paliotta thanked everyone for their service and wished them a good Thanksgiving. Chairman Wilcox asked if anyone else would like to be heard. Mr. Wilcox repeated the request. With no one else wishing to be heard Supervisor Brown made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. Mr. Seneck seconded the motion. Carried.

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1. ADOPTION OF 2017 BUDGET 2. MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF CHENANGO COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR THE

YEAR 2017 3. CHENANGO COUNTY SELF INSURANCE PLAN CHARGES FOR 2017 4. AUTHORIZING COUNTY CHARGES AGAINST THE CITY OF NORWICH FOR THE YEAR 2017 5. DESIGNATION DATE OF 2016 WARRANT 6. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF OVERTIME AND EXTRA HIRE EXPENSES

– PUBLIC SAFETY CORRECTIONS

__________________ RESOLUTION #208-16 CHENANGO COUNTY SELF INSURANCE PLAN CHARGES FOR

2017

Mr. Outwater offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the following amounts covering charges for the Chenango County Self Insurance Plan for 2017 be

distributed to the City of Norwich, the Towns and the County of Chenango, as follows:

City/Town Amount

City of Norwich $ 68,372.23

Afton $ 42,386.69

Bainbridge $ 47,843.81

Columbus $ 24,372.78

Coventry $ 27,336.51

German $ 7,256.52

Greene $ 90,142.19

Guilford $ 48,411.61

Lincklaen $ 7,146.00

McDonough $ 16,517.18

New Berlin $ 38,791.31

North Norwich $ 26,275.82

Norwich $ 63,233.96


Otselic $ 14,598.32

Oxford $ 47,494.59

Pharsalia $ 16,687.79

Pitcher $ 10,381.13

Plymouth $ 26,494.09

Preston $ 16,387.52

Sherburne $ 53,120.33

Smithville $ 22,208.10

Smyrna $ 20,135.02

Total City/ Town Share: $ 735,593.50

County of Chenango Share: $ 735,593.50

Grand Total: $ 1,471,187.00 Seconded by Supervisor Dr. Wansor and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Dolores Nabinger, Daniel Jack, George Raymond, Robert Starr, David Law and Grace Nucero-Alger.

__________________ RESOLUTION #209-16 AUTHORIZING COUNTY CHARGES AGAINST THE CITY OF

NORWICH FOR THE YEAR 2017

Mr. Outwater offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of Chenango County does hereby ascertain and direct the amount of

$2,495,469.33 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 $ 2,486.11

County Self Insurance $ 68,372.23

County General Tax $ 2,424,608.36

Credit/Debit on Extension Prior Yr. $ 2.63

TOTAL CHARGE: $ 2,495,469.33 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. Seconded by Supervisor McNeil and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Dolores Nabinger, Daniel Jack, George Raymond, Robert Starr, David Law and Grace Nucero-Alger.


RESOLUTION #210-16 DESIGNATION DATE OF 2016 WARRANT Mr. Outwater offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Board of Supervisors hereby designates December 23, 2016 as the date which

shall appear on the tax rolls and the date affixed to the Town Warrants.

Seconded by Supervisor Brown and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Dolores Nabinger, Daniel Jack, George Raymond, Robert Starr, David Law and Grace Nucero-Alger.

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RESOLUTION #211-16 ADOPTION OF 2017 BUDGET

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the 2017 Tentative County Budget was filed with the Clerk of the Board by the Budget Officer on

November 9, 2016, 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 22, 2016, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 2017. Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #211-16 Mr. Grace said that he would like to direct everyone’s attention to one of Mr. Craine’s slides. He said that the slide he is referring to shows where the money will be spent and how county tax is distributed. Mr. Grace said that the first item is economic assistance which is what we used to call welfare. He said that the pie chart makes the $6 going toward economic assistance seem like a huge portion of the $13 being spent; he doesn’t think that it is quite as high as that. Mr. Grace said the slide makes it appear that Public Safety is much cheaper for the county than economic assistance. He explained that five million dollars’ worth of Sales Tax is used to subsidize the Public Safety/Corrections operation. Mr. Grace said that it is his hope that for the next budget year we will allocate our Sales Tax more evenly throughout the budget or make it very clear how the Sales Tax is used. He said this would give us a better idea of how we are funding the departments. Mr. Grace said that in the future he would suggest that the county not target Sales Tax toward any one department unless there is a benefit for the county to do so. Mr. Grace said that he is amazed that our Social Services budget costs nothing in local dollars to administer. He said kudos to that department. Mr. Grace said that Social Services does cost approximately $13 million dollars overall and a large part of that is health related. Mr. Grace said this seems to be an incredibly bad situation and he hopes that we will do whatever screaming or letter writing that we need to do to change this situation. Supervisor Brown explained that the 1% of Sales Tax that goes to pay for the Jail is done by law. He said that came about because when we built the jail we needed a way to be able to sustain its operations. Mr. Brown said that every time we renew that law the wording is very clear that the additional 1% of Sales Tax will be used for Corrections. Mr. Grace said that the pie chart seems to represent a great disparity as to what is spent on the separate departments. Mr. Brown agreed that the pie chart is representative of something else completely. Mr. Flanagan said that we all do the same things in our individual townships. Mr. Brown noted that Mr. Grace’s comments about healthcare are absolutely right. He said that county tax payers are saddled with those costs and they are astronomical. Supervisor Brown said that we have discussed this budget a lot since August and now we are here. He said that the 2017 budget was a surprise. Mr. Brown asked if Treasurer Craine could speak to what 2018 might look like. Mr. Craine said that when we construct these budgets we take it very seriously. He said that they would do nothing for 2017 that would obstruct the county’s ability to be successful for 2018. Mr. Craine said that no one can do anything about the factors that are out of our control such as certain types of undeclared disasters. He said that the construction of this 2018 budget is such that they are cautiously optimistic that the county will be able to meet a 2% tax cap next year (assuming the rate of inflation is 2%). Mr. Brown said he thinks it becomes pretty obvious when sales tax revenues are basically flat and any increase in assessed values is extremely low. He said that we need to continue what we are doing now as there isn’t a lot of room here. Mr. Brown said we


must be very careful with our program activities. He said we are doing what we can afford to do and we can’t really do much else. Mr. McNeil asked about the organizational chart and when that became part of the budget presentation. Mr. Young said this is the second year they have included that information. Mr. McNeil noted that at the top of the Organizational Chart it says Chenango County Residents. He said this is a great reminder that we work for the residents of Chenango County. Chairman Wilcox asked for a roll call vote on the Tentative 2017 Chenango County Budget. Results of a Roll Call Vote were as follows: Yes – 1127, No -0, Absent - 600 Absent: Supervisors Dolores Nabinger, Daniel Jack, George Raymond, Robert Starr, David Law and Grace Nucero-Alger. The Chairman declared the resolution duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #212-16 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF

CHENANGO COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR 2017

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, this Board, by Resolution dated November 22, 2016, has adopted a budget for the year 2017, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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, 2017. Seconded by Supervisor Outwater. Results of a Roll Call Vote were as follows: Yes – 1333, No -0, Absent - 394 Absent: Supervisors Dolores Nabinger, Daniel Jack, George Raymond, Robert Starr, David Law and Grace Nucero-Alger. The Chairman declared the resolution duly adopted.

______________ RESOLUTION #213-16 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT

OF OVERTIME AND EXTRA HIRE EXPENSES – PUBLIC SAFETY CORRECTIONS

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make transfers of funds, in the

amount of $120,000.00, From the following appropriation accounts, in the amount set opposite each:


A3020.142 Public Safety Dispatcher $ 10,932.00

A3020.148 Public Safety Dispatcher $ 9,000.00 A3170.10 Corrections Sergeant $ 17,281.10











A3170.191 Extra Hire - Clerical $ 946.84

A3170.21 Equipment $ 5,000.00

A3170.45 Repairs $ 10,000.00

A3170.48 Utilities $ 10,000.00

A3170.481 Vehicle Fuel $ 5,000.00

Total: $ 120,000.00

To the following Appropriation Accounts, in the amount set opposite each:


A3170.190 Overtime $ 65,000.00

A3170.17 Part Time Officers $ 40,000.00

A3020.190 Overtime - Dispatchers $ 15,000.00

Total: $ 120,000.00 Seconded by Supervisor Mastro and duly adopted Absent: Supervisors Dolores Nabinger, Daniel Jack, George Raymond, Robert Starr, David Law and Grace Nucero-Alger. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #213-16 Supervisor McNeil asked if this amount will get us through 2016. Supervisor Mastro said that it should. Mr. McNeil asked where the funds are coming from. Mr. Woodford explained that the funds will be transferred from the accounts listed on top to the accounts listed on the bottom. Mr. Mastro explained that the From accounts are mostly personnel lines having unexpended funds.

__________________ Chairman Wilcox thanked all of the Department Heads for their participation tonight and their cooperation throughout the budget process. He said that everyone is very proud of what we have done here.

__________________ ADJOURNMENT Chairman Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. until the Sixth Day of Annual Session to be held on Monday, December 12th, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in the Supervisors’ Chambers.


SIXTH DAY OF ANNUAL SESSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. The Clerk called the roll with all members present except Supervisors Canor, McNeil, Law, Williams and Khoury. Supervisor Dennis Brown offered the invocation. First Assistant County Attorney Steven Natoli led the flag salute. Chairman Wilcox thanked Mr. Natoli for filling in for County Attorney Alan Gordon today. He explained that the County Attorney is recovering from a bout of pneumonia and he asked that everyone keep Mr. Gordon in their thoughts.

__________________ APPROVAL OF MINUTES Fourth Day of Annual Session – Monday, November 14, 2016 Fifth Day of Annual Session – Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Supervisor Seneck moved, seconded by Supervisor Outwater, to approve the minutes of the above meetings of the Board. Carried.

__________________ RESIGNATION Ms. Kathy Clemens Stop DWI Coordinator and Youth Board Director Effective 12/09/16 Supervisor Blanchard moved, seconded by Supervisor Brown, to accept the resignations from Ms. Clemens. Carried.

__________________ APPOINTMENTS Marion Ireland Ag Development Council, Supervisor at Large Effective 12/09/16 Doug Marchant Airport Steering Committee 01/01/17 through 12/31/19 David Sheldon Airport Steering Committee 01/01/17 through 12/31/19 Randy Gibbon Traffic Safety Board 01/01/17 through 12/31/19 Sheri Howe Traffic Safety Board 01/01/17 through 12/31/19 Joseph McBride Traffic Safety Board 01/01/17 through 12/31/19 Faye Pierce Traffic Safety Board 01/01/17 through 12/31/19 Supervisor Wansor moved, seconded by Supervisor Jeffrey, to approve the above appointments. Carried.

__________________ COMMITTEE REPORTS Planning & Economic Development 11/08/16 Ag, Buildings & Grounds 11/15/16 Safety & Rules 11/16/16 Public Works 11/17/16 Health & Human Services 11/29/16 Personnel 11/30/16 Finance 12/01/16 Supervisor Outwater moved, seconded by Supervisor Seneck, to receive and file the committee reports. Carried.


SPEAKERS Ms. Kathy Clemens, Youth Awards Volunteers in the Community Working with Youth: Jim Sanford and Scott Moore, Indoor Softball Jason Miller, Indoor Baseball Ben Barnes, Indoor Baseball (Youth Volunteer) Ms. Clemens said that she would like to welcome Mr. Bob Mason to present the awards for the Baseball and Softball programs today. She noted that all of the recipients of today’s awards are volunteers. Mr. Mason thanked the Board for taking the time to recognize volunteers. He mentioned that it has been said that there is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer. Mr. Mason said that the people being recognized today have been a part of the baseball and softball programs for four years and will be starting their fifth year. He said that these individuals could be paid but have chosen not to be. Mr. Mason said that these people are volunteering their time in the cold and the dark; during the worst time of the year. He said they are promoting health and fitness and multi age interaction. Mr. Mason mentioned that one of the award recipients, Ben Barnes, is in college and could not be here today. He introduced Jason Miller of the baseball program and Scott Moore and Jim Sanford of the softball program and presented them with their awards. Youth Volunteers: Hannah and Brenna Baker, Cancer Awareness Fundraising Ms. Clemens asked Kathleen Campbell to bring Ms. Hannah Baker and Ms. Brenna Baker to the podium to accept their awards. Ms. Campbell thanked the Board for the wonderful opportunity to recognize youth volunteers in the community. She said that Hannah and Brenna Baker have been raising money for cancer since 2009. Ms. Campbell said that everyone in the room has been impacted by the cancer in one way or another and the girls wanted to give back. She said they began participating in a bike ride for cancer that was held out of state. Ms. Campbell said that when the girls aged out of that bike ride they decided to bring the ride to Norwich and Chenango County. She said they organized that ride and it was held at the fairgrounds last June. Ms. Campbell mentioned all of the fund raising activities the girls participated in to support their efforts. Ms. Campbell said that the girls raised $13,000 this year for cancer. She mentioned several other fund raising efforts that the girls are involved in within our community. Professional Youth Worker: James Mullen, Executive Director, Norwich YMCA Philip Curley, Norwich City School Special Education Teacher Ms. Clemens asked for Mr. James Mullen to come to the podium. She said that Mr. Mullen has received this award previously and it was determined that it was time to recognize him again. Ms. Campbell said that when she was speaking to Ms. Clemens about the Baker girls’ volunteerism she mentioned Mr. Mullen’s involvement in their activities. She mentioned that Mr. Mullen was phenomenal with the girls; both extremely helpful to them and supportive of their efforts. Ms. Campbell said that Mr. Mullen is this way with all of the youth in our community. She said that Mr. Mullen steps in wherever and whenever he is needed to make things work. Ms. Campbell said that Mr. Mullen is the epitome of what the YMCA stands for. Ms. Clemens asked Ms. Kathleen Glavin and Mr. Phil Curley to come to the podium. She said that when Mr. Curley’s nomination came to her she agreed wholeheartedly with the nomination. Ms. Kathleen Glavin introduced herself and explained that she teaches in the Norwich City School District with Mr. Curley and believes this award to be very appropriate for him. She said that she and Mr. Curley teach Physical Education together and he has always taken a special interest in those children who are challenged in some way. Ms. Glavin said that Mr. Curley has been working with a blind student. She said that he came up with many innovative ideas to help this student. She explained that Mr. Curley and the student ran the Turkey Trot together for the last two years. Ms. Glavin said that they also decided to do the boilermaker this year. She stated that Mr. Curley is both a wonderful teacher and a wonderful coach who does more volunteer work than anyone ever sees. Ms. Glavin stated that (while she hopes Mr. Curley won’t mind her bringing this up) she believes it is appropriate to mention that Mr. Curley and his wife are also foster parents. She said she was so proud to nominate Mr. Curley for all of his efforts. Ms. Clemens noted that the little girl Mr. Curley is working with doesn’t even attend NCSD any longer. She said that the child has transferred to the UV school district and Mr. Curley continues to work with her. Ms. Clemens said that this child is her granddaughter and she comes alive when that harness goes on and the running begins. She said that all of this really says something very special about Mr. Curley. Chairman Wilcox thanked Ms. Clemens for her presentation and the volunteers for their efforts.


Mr. John Muehl, District Attorney, Otsego County District Attorney Joseph McBride thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak today. He mentioned how wonderful it was to be in attendance during the presentation of this year’s Youth Awards and to witness the recognition of volunteerism within the community. Mr. McBride also asked everyone to keep Mr. Gordon in their prayers. District Attorney McBride mentioned that several people have approached him over the years in regard to instituting a traffic diversion program here in this county. He said that the issue has come up again recently. Mr. McBride asked that the Board take some time to listen to District Attorney John Muehl of Otsego County regarding what is going on there with the diversion program they have in place. He noted that a diversion program is beneficial for both drivers and local communities. Mr. McBride said that there has been some reluctance in the past in regard to this type of program but now there seems to be a lot of excitement. Mr. Muehl provided a handout giving an overview of the diversion program in Otsego County. He said that Broome, Schuyler, Orleans and Yates Counties all have a diversion program. Mr. Muehl said at first he wasn’t interested as he thought it was basically “buying justice” but after tailoring it to what he thought was fair he is very happy with it. He said this is meant for good drivers and there are several types of infractions that are not eligible for the program. District Attorney Muehl reiterated that a diversion program is intended to be used for good drivers who make a mistake. Mr. Muehl said that a diversion program is not only cheaper for the drivers but it is also beneficial to the county and the individual townships as all of the money involved stays local; no money goes to the state at all. He explained that Otsego County has a $200 application fee for its program. He said that if a person is accepted into the diversion program his office notifies the court system and asks them to adjourn the ticket for 60 days. Mr. Muehl said that at the same time they notify the applicant that he or she has 60 days to complete a defensive driving course. He said once the individual provides proof that they have completed the defensive driving course his office asks the court to dismiss the ticket. Mr. Muehl said that individuals cannot take advantage of this opportunity over and over again. He said this also reduces the workload of the local judges. Mr. Muehl explained that the tickets for infractions that are not eligible for the diversion program are still dealt with through the court system. He said that if a person is accepted into the program but doesn’t complete the defensive driving course then that person must also go through the court system. Mr. McBride asked Mr. Muehl to walk the Board through an example of someone who received a ticket for an eligible traffic violation. Mr. Muehl explained that the following sequence of events would occur:

1. An individual receives a ticket for an eligible traffic violation. 2. The individual completes the application for the diversion program and provides it to the District Attorney’s office

with a $200 check or money order along with proof of insurance, license information and two self-addressed postage paid envelopes.

3. The District Attorney’s office verifies the eligibility of both the individual and the specific offense for the program.

4. The District Attorney’s office sends a letter to the individual that they have been accepted into the diversion program and have 60 days to provide proof that they have completed a defensive driving course.

5. The District Attorney’s office sends a letter to the local court explaining that the individual has been accepted by the diversion program and asking the court to adjourn the case for 60 days.

6. After 60 days if the individual successfully completed the defensive driving course then the District Attorney asks the court to dismiss the ticket. If the individual has not complied with the program requirements then the District Attorney requests the court to put the case back on its calendar.

District Attorney Muehl noted that very few people fail to complete the program. He said that his office receives many cards and phone calls thanking them for the opportunity to go through the diversion program instead of the court system. Mr. Muehl stated that the Otsego County Board of Supervisors loves the program because it brings in about $500,000 worth of revenue per year to Otsego County. He explained that some of the courts were hesitant to become involved in such a program because they were afraid that the state would take away some of the local court funding. Mr. Muehl said that Broome County has been running a diversion program for six or seven years now and the state hasn’t made a peep. He said that to him it wasn’t all about the money; he really believes that this is something that makes sense. District Attorney Muehl said he met with local judges to determine the infractions that should be eligible for the program as far as speed, etc. He said that this is definitely something that can be done for the good motorists in the county. Mr. McBride asked for the population of Otsego County. Mr. Muehl said that Otsego


County has about 62,000 residents. Mr. McBride reported that there are approximately 50,000 people living in Chenango County. Supervisor Jeffrey asked what the average cost of a ticket is through the court system. Mr. Muehl said he believes that when he researched it the cost was somewhere around $235. Mr. McBride said that would be the cost after a reduction. He said without a reduction the cost could be over $400. Supervisor Brown asked where the defensive driving courses are given. Mr. Muehl said that the courses are available online and his office provides a link to all of the available courses on their website. Mr. Brown asked what had to be done to implement the program in Otsego County. Mr. Muehl said the first thing he had to do was convince the judges that it was a good idea. He said together they came up with the restrictions for the program. Mr. Muehl said that now that the program is up and running the initial reservations that some of the magistrates had seem to be gone. Mr. Brown asked if a law has to be implemented. Mr. Muehl said no. He explained that, as District Attorney, he and Mr. McBride have the authority to determine which offenses will be prosecuted and which offenses will not. Mr. Muehl said some counties require that the individual provide a copy of their driving abstract when they apply for the diversion program. Mr. Muehl said that Otsego County doesn’t require that from the individuals as they have the software to check that themselves. Supervisor Wansor asked if this program is run uniformly across all of the towns in Otsego County. Mr. Muehl said that it is. Dr. Wansor asked if half of the application fee goes to the town and the other half goes to the county. Mr. Muehl said that is correct; each entity receives one half of the application fee in Otsego County. He said that they did have to hire a full time employee to handle the work associated with the program. Mr. McBride asked if it would be fair to say that the total cost of that employee is under $50,000. Mr. Muehl said yes. He said he believes the total cost includes a salary of approximately $24,000 and the associated fringe benefits. Mr. McBride asked Mr. Muehl to discuss who handles the money. Mr. Muehl said that the Otsego County District Attorney’s office handles the money. He said that once a week they provide money to the Treasurer's office. Mr. Muehl said that his staff also writes the vouchers necessary to disburse the money to the individual townships. Supervisor Brown asked if it is a problem if only some townships are willing to participate in the program. Mr. Muehl said yes, that would be a problem. Mr. Brown asked if the Otsego County Board of Supervisors endorsed the program from the beginning. Mr. Muehl said that there was a period of about six months’ worth of discussion. Mr. Brown said it seems to him that the state is in the money business. He said this seems to be a good way for a county to keep money locally while also allowing its citizens an opportunity to make amends. Mr. Brown said that as a local guy he would be far more interested in doing this than giving his money to the state. District Attorney McBride said that one of his concerns in regard to traffic violations is the fact that the people getting these tickets are someday going to be his jurors. He said he feels that this is a very just solution for the residents of Chenango County. Mr. McBride said this would be a good thing for Chenango County and this type of program has worked for many years in other counties. He said that Chenango County does have about 12,000 fewer residents than Otsego County. Mr. McBride said that he doesn’t want this to be a burden on anyone as far as supporting the program. He asked Mr. Muehl how long it took the county to realize the additional funds. Mr. Muehl said that it basically occurred the second year. He noted that implementing the program did not increase the number of tickets that were written; he has not seen any evidence of that. Mr. Brown asked what would need to happen if the Board thinks that a diversion program sounds like a good idea. He asked if it would be proper for the Board to take action today to direct the District Attorney to implement such a program. District Attorney McBride said that when he asked permission to address the supervisors at today’s meeting he promised the Clerk of the Board that he would not go in that direction today. Supervisor Jeffrey said that he is definitely in favor of this. He asked about the opposition from the Town Justices and what that was related to. Mr. McBride said that some of the justices had a fear of what the state would do as far as OCA allocations to local municipalities. He said a diversion program also sort of removes the judges from some decision making. Mr. Jeffrey said that he doesn’t want to see a couple of justices prevent this from happening as he thinks it is a good opportunity for the county. Ms. Nucero-Alger said that $200 is a lot of money for some people. She asked if there is anywhere that an individual can go if they cannot afford the $200 application fee. Mr. Muehl said Otsego County has nothing of that nature. He said if the person that received the ticket doesn’t have the $200 for the diversion program application fee then they are going to have even more trouble coming up with the $300 or $400 needed to pay the court imposed fines. He said the minimum fine is always more than the


application fee. Ms. Nucero-Alger asked what happens if the individual thinks they are innocent of the charge. Mr. Muehl said that he doesn’t want people who believe they are innocent to go through this program. He said this is for the people who know they are guilty. Supervisor Flanagan asked if it is up to the Town Justices to decide if they will participate or not. Mr. Muehl explained that the bottom line is that if the District Attorney wants this program there is nothing a Town Justice can do about it. He said you don’t want to do that, however. Mr. Muehl said that the District Attorney’s office wants the involvement of the Justices and they want everyone to be happy with the program. He said that he invited all of the justices to help him set up the parameters of the Otsego County program. Supervisor Flanagan asked if this is used almost exclusively for speeding tickets. Mr. Muehl said that there are many infractions eligible for Otsego County’s diversion program; the majority of offenses are eligible. He said that what they do not allow are infractions that have anything to do with children, cell phones or school zones. Supervisor Mastro said that he would be 100% in favor of implementing a diversion program of this kind. He said that what he hasn’t heard mentioned today is that the individual who received the ticket would also not have any points against their license. Mr. Mastro mentioned the substantial savings in insurance costs and Department of Motor Vehicle costs. Ms. Nabinger stated that a member of the Traffic and Safety Board recently got a ticket. She said that this person hadn’t had a ticket in over 15 years and was given the opportunity to participate in a diversion program. Ms. Nabinger noted that diversion programs are geared toward this type of individual as opposed to habitual abusers of traffic regulations. Chairman Wilcox suggested that Mr. McBride bring his ideas regarding a Diversion Program to the Safety & Rules Committee for further discussion. He thanked District Attorney Muehl for coming in today to share his knowledge.


1. AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FOR OFFICE SPACE IN

HIS HOME 2. 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

3. AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF CAPITAL PROJECT ACCOUNT FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT EXPENSES – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

4. AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THIS BOARD TO ISSUE AN ORDER FOR DOG QUARANTINE 5. DESIGNATING THE DATE FOR THE 2017 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE CHENANGO COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 6. ESTABLISHING MONTHLY BOARD MEETING DATES FOR 2017 7. AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH MACHINE TECHNICIANS FOR 2017 – BOARD OF ELECTIONS 8. RESOLUTION REQUESTING INTRODUCTION OF HOME RULE LEGISLATION RELATIVE TO RESIDENCY

REQUIREMENT FOR CORRECTIONS OFFICERS IN CHENANGO COUNTY 9. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUFFALO COMPUTER GRAPHICS, INC. FOR DISASTER LAN

(DLAN) INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES 10. AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF VARIOUS AGREEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2017 – AREA AGENCY ON

AGING 11. AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF VARIOUS AGREEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2017– DEPARTMENT OF

PUBLIC HEALTH 12. APPOINTING SCOTT COHEN, M.D., MEDICAL DIRECTOR – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 13. AUTHORIZING YOUTH BUREAU DIRECTOR TO SIGN AMENDMENTS FOR YOUTH BUREAU BUDGET 14. AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND YOUTH BUREAU DIRECTOR TO SIGN AGREEMENTS

WITH SUBCONTRACT AGENCIES 15. AUTHORIZING YOUTH BUREAU DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO SIGN ALL

NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND FORMS – YOUTH BUREAU 16. AUTHORIZING THE CHENANGO COUNTY TREASURER TO APPROPRIATE PRIOR YEAR FUNDS RAISED

FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS AND EXPENSES


17. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FEDERAL SECTION 5311 OPERATING ASSISTANCE – MASS TRANSPORTATION

18. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF STATE DIRECT CARE WORKER REVENUE – AREA AGENCY ON AGING

19. AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR APPEALS EXPENSES – DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

20. AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF A LAPTOP COMPUTER – TRAFFIC 21. AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES – COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE 22. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PERSONNEL SERVICES – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS 23. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PROGRAM EXPENSES – CHILDREN’S SERVICES

PROGRAM 24. DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAX – APRIL 1, 2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 25. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXPENSES 26. AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT TO CAPITAL PROJECT

ACCOUNT – BUREAU OF FIRE 27. AUTHORIZING THE CHENANGO COUNTY TREASURER TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR CIVIL SERVICE

EMPLOYEE’S ASSOCIATION ARBITRATION ORDER 28. AUTHORIZING THE CHENANGO COUNTY TREASURER TO APPROPRIATE YEAR-END BALANCES FOR

LANDFILL CLOSURE – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (WASTE MANAGEMENT) 29. 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

30. REQUESTING NEW YORK STATE TO ENACT LEGISLATION EXTENDING THE EXISTING AUTHORITY FOR CHENANGO COUNTY TO IMPOSE THE ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT SALES TAX FOR THE CHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING

31. TOWN BUDGETS FOR 2017 TOWN GENERAL LEVY 32. TOWN HIGHWAY TAX LEVY FOR 2017 33. LEVY OF SPECIAL DISTRICT TAX IN TOWNS FOR THE YEAR 2017 34. AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF KATHRYN J. CLEMENS AS DIRECTOR OF CHENANGO COUNTY

YOUTH BUREAU 35. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF STORM RECOVERY REVENUE TO REFUND TO GRANTING

AGENCY – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – HIGHWAY 36. CHANGING 2013 TAX ROLLS PERTAINING TO COURT ORDERS FOR THE TOWN OF GUILFORD - REAL

PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT 37. AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR ACCESS ROAD TO FIRE POND AT PRESTON MANOR 38. RELEVY OF RETURNED SCHOOL TAX 39. RELEVY OF 2016 UNPAID VILLAGE TAXES – REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT


40. AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR RENTAL OF SPACE TO ABSTRACT COMPANIES – COUNTY CLERK

41. AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EXTRA HIRE EXPENSES – PUBLIC DEFENDER 42. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF TOBACCO REVENUE FUNDS FOR COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING

RELATED HVAC REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS – PUBLIC FACILITIES 43. CALLING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS –

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 44. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CHENANGO COUNTY DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN 45. AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF ALLOCATED DEPARTMENT CHARGES FOR DOCUMENT

DESTRUCTION SERVICES – RECORDS MANAGEMENT/COUNTY CLERK Supervisor Wansor made a motion to approve the Preferred Agenda. Supervisor Starr seconded the motion. Supervisor Brown requested that Resolution #4 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Supervisor Jeffrey requested that Resolution #8 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Supervisor Lawrence requested that Resolution #9 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Supervisor Seneck requested that Resolution #22 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Supervisor Flanagan requested that Resolutions #25 and #27 be removed from the Preferred Agenda. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #214-16 CALLING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS – 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, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the second, project-specific public hearings for current CDBG grant programs, shall be held January 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers.

Seconded by Mr. Brown and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury

__________________ RESOLUTION #215-16 AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THIS BOARD TO ISSUE

AN ORDER FOR DOG QUARANTINE

The Agriculture, Buildings, & Grounds Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the deer population in the County of Chenango may suffer severe depredation due to dogs attacking,

chasing or worrying deer, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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, 2017, 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. Seconded by Ms. Nabinger and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Prior to the adoption of Resolution #215-16 Mr. Brown asked what the penalty is for violating this order. He asked how they are supposed to put any teeth into this. Mr. Woodford said that if he remembers correctly this section of the Ag and Markets Law does speak of this. He said that he believes it would be similar to a ticket for a leash law. Mr. Brown confirmed that his town’s Dog Control Officer could issue a ticket to someone if their dogs are not confined as per the order. Mr. Flanagan said that this is basically for chasing deer but you’d need to look at the definition. He said that Preston always used to follow this county order up at the town level regarding the order for quarantine. Mr. Flanagan said he isn’t sure if there is a legal requirement for that.

__________________ RESOLUTION #216-16 AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF TOBACCO REVENUE

FUNDS FOR COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING-RELATED HVAC REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS – PUBLIC FACILITIES

Mrs. Nabinger and Mr. Outwater offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, components of the HVAC system for the County Office Building, specifically the air conditioning system

of the 1991 wing, may require extensive repair or replacement in the near future, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A1287 -

Tobacco Settlement (Shared Revenues), by $175,000.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to

make an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $175,000.00, from Revenue Account #A1287 – Tobacco Settlement (Shared Revenues) to Capital Project #H1620.85 – COB Renovations, and be it further

RESOLVED, That any award for repair or replacement of said HVAC system shall be subject to applicable procurement (bidding) requirements and further resolution of this Board. Seconded by Mr. Seneck and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Prior to the adoption of Resolution #216-16 Mr. Flanagan asked how much of the building this covers. Chairman Wilcox said this is for the 1991 wing. Mr. Flanagan asked how we’re doing elsewhere. Chairman Wilcox said so far so good. Mr. Heisler asked where the figure $175,000 is coming from. Mr. Woodford said so far we just have a quote.


RESOLUTION #217-16 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PERSONNEL SERVICES – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make transfers of funds, among

existing 2016 personnel services accounts within the Sheriff and Public Safety Building Corrections budgets, in order to reconcile actual 2016 Personnel Services expense for those affected appropriation accounts, due to a particular employee’s schedule the last week of the year, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is further authorized to make transfers of funds for personnel services expenses as follows: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make transfers of funds for personnel services expenses as follows:

From To Amount A6010.186 (Clerk) A6010.188 (Attorney DSS) $1,023.84 A4150.16 (Staff Social Worker) A4150.113 (Acct. Clerk/Typist) $ 99.11 A4150.16 (Staff Social Worker) A4150.117 (Sr. Social Worker) $ 69.38 A4320.189 (Staff Social Worker) A4320.182 (Men Health Nurse) $ 533.70 A4320.189 (Staff Social Worker) A4320.188 (Club Manager) $ 980.75 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.113 (Road Patrol Sergeant) $ 3.19 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.1131 (Road Patrol Sergeant) $ 81.28 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.115 (Deputy Sheriff) $ 27.49 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.117 (Deputy Sheriff) $ 56.72 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.122 (Deputy Sheriff) $ 101.66 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.131 (Deputy Sheriff) $ 11.86 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.135 (Deputy Sheriff) $ 106.02 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.138 (Deputy Sheriff) $ 51.72 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.16 (Lieutenant) $ 46.31 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.17 (Deputy Sheriff) $ 6.34 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.174 (Deputy Sheriff) $ 74.23 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.19 (Rd. Patrol Sergeant) $ 74.32 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.193 (Detective) $ 31.11 A3110.132 (Deputy Sheriff) A3110.194 (Deputy Sheriff) $ 54.16 A3170.167 (Correction Officer) A3170.131 (Correction Off) $ 240.98 A3170.167 (Correction Officer) A3170.135 (Correction Off) $1,375.71 A3170.167 (Correction Officer) A3170.136 (Correction Off) $ 169.33 A3170.167 (Correction Officer) A3170.144 (Correction Off) $ 286.13 A3170.167 (Correction Officer) A3170.149 (LPN) $ 354.96 A3170.167 (Correction Officer) A3170.163 (Correction Off) $ 162.98


A3170.167 (Correction Officer) A3170.176 (Correction Off) $ 2.49 A3170.167 (Correction Officer) A3170.187 (Account Clerk) $ 43.32 A1620.190 (Overtime) A1620.15 (Custodial Worker) $ 522.00 A4320.195 (Staff Social Worker) A4320.117 (Principal Account Clerk) $1,225.50 Seconded by Mr. Outwater. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Prior to the adoption of Resolution #217-16 Mr. Woodford said he believes that there is one amendment needed to include a transfer of $1,225.50 from A4320.195 (Staff Social Worker) to A4320.117 (Principal Account Clerk) to enable an immediate refill of the Principal Account Clerk position that will become vacant shortly. Mr. Seneck made a motion to amend the resolution to include a transfer of $1,225.50 from A4320.195 to A4320.117. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Carried. AMENDMENT APPROVED Chairman Wilcox asked for a vote on the amended resolution in its entirety. The motion to approve the amended resolution was carried by unanimous voice vote.

__________________ RESOLUTION #218-16 AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR

COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXPENSES The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That a supplemental appropriation of funds, in the amount of $15,000.00, 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 $185,000.00, be made from Revenue Account #A1287 –

Tobacco Settlement (Shared Revenues) to Appropriation Account #A2490.44 – Other Expense. Seconded by Mr. Outwater and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Prior to the adoption of Resolution #218-16 Mr. Flanagan asked where this Resolution leaves us. Mr. Craine said that the appropriation for 2016 is $1,260,000 and the same figure is budgeted for 2017. He said this is all a local expense. Treasurer Craine said they are expecting to spend $1,280,000 or $1,285,000 this year. He said we have the tobacco funds which are a non real property raised revenue. Mr. Craine said that he checked the population of the children in grades six through twelve in the county and there is a decline in the number of students. He said that is bad for the economy but it would lead him to believe that we may be reaching a leveling of the number of students graduating and going on to attend community colleges. Mr. Craine said he is hoping that this means that the county will not have to increase the appropriation for community colleges for 2018 and 2019. Mr. Flanagan asked about the tobacco funding. Mr. Craine said that there are more years of this funding but it is unclear as to what happens after the last year. He said the issue has been through binding arbitration and a one-time award was established for the designated years. Mr. Craine said that using those funds unburdens the local taxpayers. Mr. Flanagan asked if the tobacco funds have been declining. Mr. Craine said moderately. Mr. Brown said hopefully this will position us for 2017.

__________________ RESOLUTION #219-16 AUTHORIZING THE CHENANGO COUNTY TREASURER TO

MAKE PAYMENT FOR CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE’S ASSOCIATION ARBITRATION ORDER

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That, by virtue of an order resulting from an arbitration between the County of Chenango and the Civil

Service Employees Association, the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to satisfy the payment terms of said order, and be it further


RESOLVED, That, while estimated to be approximately $45,000.00, the exact amount of said payment shall be certified by the County Attorney.

Seconded by Mr. Outwater and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Prior to the adoption of Resolution #219-16 Mr. Flanagan said he would like to discuss this and asked if the Board needs to go into Executive Session to do so. Chairman Wilcox said that an Executive Session is necessary to discuss names or certain details. Mr. Flanagan made a motion to enter into an Executive Session to discuss a particular CSEA Arbitration Order. Mr. Heisler seconded the motion. Carried. Mr. Heisler made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session. Mr. Mastro seconded the motion. Carried. Resolution #219-16 was carried by unanimous voice vote.

__________________ RESOLUTION #220-16P AUTHORIZING THE CHENANGO COUNTY TREASURER TO

APPROPRIATE PRIOR YEAR FUNDS RAISED FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS AND EXPENSES

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, to be fully funded for any liability regarding the Retirement System, Social Security, community college chargebacks, Labor Relations expenses, Medical Examiner expenses, indigent defense, and payroll, the County needs to appropriate certain prior year surpluses, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized in the Year 2017 to re-appropriate prior year unexpended balances which were raised for retirement system, social security, unemployment, community college, labor relations (#A1430.51), Medical Examiner (#A1185.44), and indigent defense (#A1170.47) purposes to provide for any charges due in 2017, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized in the Year 2017 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 2017, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized in the Year 2017 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 2017. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #221-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FEDERAL SECTION

5311 OPERATING ASSISTANCE – MASS TRANSPORTATION The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A4589 – Federal Aid Section 18 Operating Assistance, by $2,990.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $2,990.00 be made from Revenue Account #A4589 to Appropriation Account #A6311.54 – Federal 5311 Operating Assistance. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #222-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF STATE DIRECT CARE WORKER REVENUE – AREA AGENCY ON AGING

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A3813 – State Aid Direct Care Worker, by $600.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $600.00 be made from Revenue Account #A3813 to Appropriation Account #A7610.44 – Other Expense, in order to provide funds for brochures and meal site supplies. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #223-16P AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR APPEALS EXPENSES – DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That a supplemental appropriation of funds, in the amount of $5,000.00, be made from Appropriation Account #A1990.46 – Contingent Account to Appropriation Account #A1165.46 – Prosecutor Expense. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

_____________ RESOLUTION #224-16P AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE

OF A LAPTOP COMPUTER – TRAFFIC The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the

amount of $1,800.00, from Appropriation Account #A3310.41A – Conference/ Training, to Appropriation Account #A3310.21 – Equipment, in order to provide the funds to purchase a laptop computer for the Traffic Safety Board. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #225-16P AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR OVERTIME

EXPENSES – COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE


amount of $1,200.00, from Appropriation Account #A1410.18 – Extra Hire, to Appropriation Account #A1410.190 – Overtime, in order to provide the funds necessary for overtime expenses for the remainder of 2016.

Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #226-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PROGRAM EXPENSES – CHILDREN’S SERVICES PROGRAM


Account #A1990.46 – Contingent Account to Appropriation Account #A4054.40 – Preschool Special Needs (3-5), and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A4489 – Federal Aid Pre School 3-5, by $30,000.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $30,000.00, be made from Revenue Account #A4489, to Appropriation Account #A4054.40 – Preschool Special Needs (3-5), and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account #A3277 – State Aid Preschool Special Needs 3-5, by $87,000.00, and be it further

RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $87,000.00, be made from Revenue Account #A3277, to Appropriation Account #A4054.40 – Preschool Special Needs (3-5). Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #227-16P DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAX – APRIL

1, 2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 $ 7,432.24 $ 1,246.58

Bainbridge $ 8,652.16 $ 2,662.84

Columbus $ 2,620.00 Coventry $ 9,654.50 German $ 710.00 Greene $ 25,206.55 $ 5,316.06

Guilford $ 10,796.01 Lincklaen $ 2,010.00 McDonough $ 4,388.00 New Berlin $ 16,553.77 $ 3,097.29

North Norwich $ 14,115.77 City of Norwich $ 17,420.92 Town of Norwich $ 25,038.15 Otselic $ 3,038.50 Oxford $ 13,855.36 $ 3,290.49

Pharsalia $ 519.50 Pitcher $ 1,835.50


Plymouth $ 6,129.73 Preston $ 3,322.00 Sherburne $ 13,515.94 $ 5,476.63

Earlville

$ 1,009.82

Smithville $ 3,257.50 Smyrna $ 2,383.56 $ 205.39

Total: $ 192,455.66 $ 22,305.10

Grand Total: $ 214,760.76


__________________ RESOLUTION #228-16P AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM

APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT TO CAPITAL PROJECT ACCOUNT – BUREAU OF FIRE

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $13,000.00, be made from Appropriation Account #A3410.55

– Capital Project Bureau of Fire to Interfund Transfer Account #A9950.41, and be it further RESOLVED, That a transfer of funds, in the amount of $13,000.00, be made from Interfund Transfer 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. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #229-16P AUTHORIZING THE CHENANGO COUNTY TREASURER TO

APPROPRIATE YEAR-END BALANCES FOR LANDFILL CLOSURE – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (WASTE MANAGEMENT)

The Finance Committee 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), NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 2015 and 2016 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 2015 and 2016 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 2016 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. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #230-16P 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

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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, 2016, and WHEREAS, the County of Chenango desires to renew said agreement for an additional three (3) year period,

commencing January 1, 2017 and terminating December 31, 2019, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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, 2017 and shall terminate on December 31, 2019, and be it further

RESOLVED, That payment for said Deductible Plan shall be made from Appropriation Account #S1722.47 – Administrative Contract Expense.


__________________ RESOLUTION #231-16P REQUESTING NEW YORK STATE TO ENACT LEGISLATION

EXTENDING THE EXISTING AUTHORITY FOR CHENANGO COUNTY TO IMPOSE THE ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT SALES TAX FOR THE CHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the existing New York State legislation authorizing Chenango County to impose an additional one percent

sales and compensating use tax for purposes of paying for the cost of construction of, and repaying any debts related to, the Chenango County Public Safety Building and 911 emergency communication system, and any operational costs related to the Chenango County Public Safety Building and 911 Communication System is scheduled to expire on November 30, 2017, and

WHEREAS, further New York State legislation is necessary to extend the authority of Chenango County to impose such tax, but the legislative process requires the appropriate legislation be drafted for ultimate approval by this Board and the New York State Legislature, and

WHEREAS, the County has been advised to request an extension of the legislation as soon as possible to ensure it is readied for formal action by the New York State Legislature prior to the expiration of the existing legislation, and

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors hereby respectfully requests that its New York State Legislative

representatives provide any and all assistance and undertake such actions as are necessary to extend Chenango County’s legal authority to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax for the period of December 1, 2017 through


November 30, 2019 or such longer period as may be possible, and that all revenue derived therefrom be used in the first instance, to pay the cost of any operation and maintenance costs related to the Chenango County Public Safety Building, and also any and all operation and maintenance costs related to the communication tower system and related equipment for the Chenango County 911 Emergency Communication System, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this Board, the County Treasurer, the County Attorney and other County Officers be and hereby are authorized to cooperate with New York State Legislative representatives and take such actions as are necessary to facilitate the preparation of appropriate legislation for ultimate approval by this Board of Supervisors and enactment by the State of New York, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies of this Resolution to State Senator James L. Seward, State Senator Frederick J. Akshar II, Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch, and Assemblyman Gary D. Finch, as a formal request that they assist the County in the introduction and enactment of such legislation.


__________________ RESOLUTION #232-16P TOWN BUDGETS FOR 2017 TOWN GENERAL LEVY

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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, 2017, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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

Balance Est

Revenues Balance To

Town Wide

Town Outside

Health Budget Town Wide

Town Outside Be Raised

Afton 286,099.00 28,350.00 6,000.00 106,024.00

214,425.00

Bainbridge 474,528.00 12,510.00 - 177,600.00 12,510.00 296,928.00

Columbus 266,890.00 - 150.00 227,040.00

40,000.00

Coventry 205,650.00 - - 205,650.00

-

German 138,349.14 - - 75,431.42

62,917.72

Greene 793,074.00 109,152.00 2,606.00 266,446.00 59,000.00 579,386.00

Guilford 511,355.00 - 2,527.00 321,333.00

192,549.00

Lincklaen 162,350.00 - 5,220.00 57,300.00

110,270.00

McDonough 204,000.00 - 450.00 144,450.00

60,000.00

New Berlin 613,831.00 26,125.00 840.00 127,868.00 8,483.00 504,445.00

North Norwich 269,162.00 - 350.00 192,725.00

76,787.00

Norwich 319,270.00 - 400.00 319,670.00

-

Otselic 159,914.00 - - 101,950.00 - 57,964.00

Oxford 314,938.00 11,292.00 - 111,756.00 11,292.00 203,182.00

Pharsalia 161,603.00 - 1,100.00 162,703.00 - -


Pitcher 165,950.00 - 100.00 94,050.00

72,000.00

Plymouth 245,875.00 - 700.00 191,850.00

54,725.00

Preston 163,365.00 - 550.00 92,723.00

71,192.00

Sherburne 562,908.00 62,200.00 38,125.00 130,474.00 30,225.00 502,534.00

Smithville 189,160.00 - 650.00 129,250.00

60,560.00

Smyrna 192,427.00 4,557.00 3,000.00 60,409.00 4,557.00 135,018.00

Totals 6,400,698.14 254,186.00 62,768.00 3,296,702.42 126,067.00 3,294,882.72 Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #233-16P TOWN HIGHWAY TAX LEVY FOR 2017 The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:

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, 2017, 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,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Highway Fund Est Revenues Est Revenues Balance To

Town Wide Town Outside Town Wide Town Outside Be Raised

Afton 314,000.00 349,000.00 43,200.00 349,000.00 270,800.00

Bainbridge 152,925.00 478,520.00 19,550.00 330,100.00 281,795.00

Columbus 664,175.00 - 264,175.00

400,000.00

Coventry 550,675.00 - 187,275.00

363,400.00

German 218,383.32 - 123,041.58 - 95,341.74

Greene 555,978.00 892,584.00 95,000.00 717,850.00 635,712.00

Guilford 1,133,896.01 - 451,279.01

682,617.00

Lincklaen 367,050.00 - 133,500.00 - 233,550.00

McDonough 474,100.00 - 202,000.00

272,100.00

New Berlin 20,000.00 679,964.00 - 340,098.00 359,866.00

North Norwich 403,900.00 - 235,736.00

168,164.00

Norwich 363,468.00 - 308,259.00

55,209.00

Otselic 318,907.00 - 120,600.00 - 198,307.00


Oxford 312,790.00 481,246.00 45,300.00 448,156.00 300,580.00

Pharsalia 231,100.00 - 200,100.00 - 31,000.00

Pitcher 291,350.00 - 131,350.00 - 160,000.00

Plymouth 1,007,909.00 - 400,886.00

607,023.00

Preston 362,431.00 - 128,100.00

234,331.00

Sherburne 508,160.00 618,895.00 28,313.00 431,631.00 667,111.00

Smithville 550,967.00 - 222,500.00 - 328,467.00

Smyrna 210,850.00 225,625.00 - 225,625.00 210,850.00

Totals 9,013,014.33 3,725,834.00 3,340,164.59 2,842,460.00 6,556,223.74 Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #234-16P LEVY OF SPECIAL DISTRICT TAX IN TOWNS FOR THE

YEAR 2017 The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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)

Amount to Budget Rate On

Town

Special District Be Raised Taxable Value Roll

Afton FD001 Afton Fire Fire District 140,115.00 100,865,250.00 1.390

Bainbridge FD002 Bainbridge Fire Fire District 155,175.00 172,247,489.00 0.901

Columbus FD032 1E Fire Combine Fire 47,764.00 8,009,108.00 0.753

Columbus FD033 2S Fire Fire Protection 11,425.00 20,566,772.00 0.556

Columbus FD034 3N Fire Combine Fire Combined 55,453,480.00 0.753

Coventry FD004 Coventry Fire Fire Protection 98,500.00 100,789,346.00 0.978

German FD007 German Fire Fire Protection 32,374.00 16,309,981.00 1.985

Greene FD009 Greene Fire #1 Fire Protection 185,000.00 198,134,186.00 0.934

Greene FD010 Greene Fire #2 Fire Protection 15,396.00 8,382,346.00 1.837

Greene FD011 Brisben Fire Fire District 18,825.00 17,978,783.00 1.048

Guilford FD012 Mt. Upton Fire Fire Protection 101,337.47 65,189,416.00 1.555


Amount to Budget Rate On Town


Guilford FD015 Norwich Rural Fire Fire Protection

5,638.00 4,093,944.00 1.378

Lincklaen FD016 S. Otselic Fire Fire Protection 11,593.00 7,981,263.00 1.453

Lincklaen FD017 Cuyler Fire Fire District 12,000.00 10,794,443.00 1.112

McDonough FD005 McDonough Fire Fire District 76,250.00 54,047,313.00 1.411

New Berlin FD003 N. Berlin Fire/ Ambulance Service Fire Protection

43,669.55 38,743,649.00 1.128

New Berlin FD018 S. N. Berlin Fire Fire District 98,183.77 69,561,443.00 1.412

North Norwich

FD015 Norwich Rural Fire Fire District

131,019.00 30,619,222.00 4.279

Norwich FD015 Norwich Rural Fire Fire Protection

653,069.00 102,788,207.00 6.354

Guilford FD013 Guilford Fire Fire District 111,000.00 92,068,521.00 1.206

Norwich FD018 S. N. Berlin Fire Fire District 11,063.00 4,116,966.00 2.688

Otselic FD016 S. Otselic Fire Fire District 75,906.00 21,871,174.00 3.471

Oxford FD011 Brisben Fire Fire District 7,461.00 4,702,599.00 1.587

Oxford FD013 Guilford Rural Fire Fire Protection

4,500.00 3,556,053.00 1.265

Oxford FD023 Oxford Fire Fire Protection 165,211.00 68,610,585.00 2.408

Pharsalia FD016 S. Otselic Fire Fire Protection 3,610.00 2,676,597.00 1.349

Pharsalia FD029 Pharsalia Fire Fire District 77,223.00 24,093,484.00 3.206

Pharsalia FD037 Cincinnatus Fire Fire District 6,828.00 2,335,772.00 2.924

Pitcher FD007 Cincinnatus Fire Fire Protection 27,300.00 14,347,581.00 1.903

Pitcher FD016 S. Otselic Fire Fire Protection 10,893.00 4,320,423.00 2.522

Plymouth FD024 Plymouth Fire Fire District 145,077.83 48,790,148.00 2.627

Plymouth FD036 Preston Cont. Fire Fire District Combined 6,444,771.00 2.627

Preston FD023 Oxford Fire Fire Protection 24,710.00 7,151,810.00 3.456

Preston FD025 Preston Fire Fire District 44,087.57 15,399,466.00 2.863

Sherburne FD021 Sherburne Fire Fire Protection 69,826.00 77,959,284.00 0.896

Sherburne FD026 Earlville Fire Fire Protection 7,229.00 6,678,924.00 1.083

Smithville FD006 Smith Flats Fire Fire Protection 87,985.00 32,244,192.00 2.729


Amount to Budget Rate On Town


Smithville FD011 Brisben Fire Fire District 1,084.00 611,367.00 1.774

Smithville FD023 Oxford Fire Fire Protection 17,374.00 8,951,264.00 1.941

Smithville FD027 Sm/Greene Fire Fire Protection 10,300.00 10,925,018.00 0.943

Smyrna FD028 Smyrna Fire Fire Protection 49,000.00 40,765,336.00 1.203

Total Fire Districts

2,856,639.19


Town Special District Be Raised Taxable Value Roll

Afton LD001 Nineveh Light Lighting District 3,400.00 3,530,290.00 0.964

Bainbridge LD002 Bennettsville Light Lighting District

400.00 1,408,000.00 0.285

Columbus LD003 S. Edmeston Light Lighting District

12,438,978.00

Greene LD004 Chen. Forks Light Lighting District 1,166.00 2,433,144.00 0.480

Guilford LD005 Mt. Upton Light Lighting District 6,700.00 10,447,276.00 0.642

Guilford LD006 Guilford Light Lighting District 5,600.00 8,789,829.00 0.638

Guilford LD007 Rockdale Light Lighting District 2,450.00 1,924,750.00 1.273

New Berlin LD008 S. N. Berlin Light Lighting District 3,961.00 8,812,245.00 0.450

New Berlin LD009 Holmesville Light Lighting District 2,400.00 2,177,776.00 1.103

North Norwich LD010 N. Norwich Light Lighting District

6,900.00 5,161,400.00 1.337

Norwich LD011 Woods Crnrs Light Lighting District

8,500.00 14,129,635.00 0.602

Norwich LD012 Suncrest Light Lighting District 400.00 286,499.00 1.397

Norwich LD013 Rt. 12 Light Lighting District 2,300.00 6,661,232.00 0.346

Norwich LD014 Randall Ave Light Lighting District 1,300.00 1,488,600.00 0.874

North Norwich LD015 Park Estate Light Lighting District

1,700.00 3,213,400.00 0.530

North Norwich LD016 Campbell Light Lighting District

900.00 1,227,600.00 0.734

North Norwich

LD017 Aurora Bluffs Light Lighting District

400.00 4,153,900.00 0.097

Total Lighting Districts

48,477.00


Amount to Budget Rate On Town Special District Be Raised Taxable Value Roll

Oxford WD001 Oxford Water District 1 Water Districts

5,000.00 1,220,482.00 4.097

Greene WD001 Water District #1 Water Districts - 5,119,594.00 -

Guilford WD002 Mt. Upton Water Water Districts 15,911.00 7,820,426.00 2.035

Norwich WD003 Hawley Water Water Districts 440.00 2,311,066.00 0.191

Otselic WD004 S. Otselic Water Water Districts 12,035.00 2,599,468.00 4.630

Guilford WD005 Guilford Water Water Districts 16,453.00 7,712,328.00 2.134

Norwich WD006 Norwich Water #2 Water Districts

1,826,231.00 -



Total Water Districts

49,839.00



Bainbridge RI001 Road Improvement (UNITS) 7,850.00 9.00 872.223

Total Road Improvement District

7,850.00



Norwich SW003 RT 12 South Sewer

63,000.00 18,563,062.00 3.394

Norwich SW004 North Water/ Sewer

46,500.00 2,665,278.00 17.447

Greene UNITS Sewer District

- 40.00 -

Total Sewer Districts

109,500.00


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RESOLUTION #235-16P AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF STORM RECOVERY REVENUE TO REFUND TO GRANTING AGENCY – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - HIGHWAY



WHEREAS, a Chenango County road bridge on Morgan Hill Road, Town of Afton, was damaged by flooding in September 2011, and

WHEREAS, due to its ultimate abandonment, the bridge was not repaired, however the County of Chenango received $44,976.00 for repair work that was not performed, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary said funds be returned to FEMA, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to increase Revenue Account

#D3960.13 – State Aid/SEMO, by $44,976.00, and be it further RESOLVED, That an appropriation of funds, in the amount of $44,976.00 be made from Revenue Account #D3960.13

to Appropriation Account #D5110.46 – Materials – Road Widening, in order to return said funds to FEMA.


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RESOLUTION #236-16P CHANGING 2013 TAX ROLLS PERTAINING TO COURT ORDERS FOR THE TOWN OF GUILFORD - REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, A Supreme Court or Small Claims Order has been filed for the 2013 tax roll, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 YR. Parcel # Reason Amount Guilford/Streiff, Samuel D. 2013 197.-1-33 Reduced Assessment $3,097.69

Dobbins, Helen S. as per Court Order

Dr. $ 1,835.60 A342 Dr. $ 1,262.09 A430 Cr. $ 3,097.69 A200 REFUND

PAY TO: Samuel D. Streiff Helen S Dobbins 12 Kittery Avenue Rowley, MA 01969


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RESOLUTION #237-16P AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR ACCESS ROAD TO FIRE POND AT PRESTON MANOR

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Preston Fire Department has requested a dedicated access road be installed at Preston Manor to the

location of the Fire Pond/Dry Hydrant, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services has 2016 funds in the Preston Manor budget that may be utilized for

said purpose, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create Capital Project

Account #H6030.41 – Fire Pond Road, and be it further


RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to transfer remaining unexpended 2016 funds in the Preston Manor budget, up to $15,000.00, to new Capital Project Account #H6030.41 – Fire Pond Road.


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RESOLUTION #238-16P RELEVY OF RETURNED SCHOOL TAX

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the following amounts are to be relevied upon the town and school districts for unpaid 2016-2017

school taxes, to wit:

Town District Relevied Total Relevied by Town

AFTON AFTON CENTRAL S $282,160.55 BAINB-GUILF C S $17,038.60 HARPURSVILLE C S $15,361.58 $314,560.73

BAINBRIDGE AFTON CENTRAL S $4,896.10 BAINB-GUILF C S $302,542.43 $307,438.53

COLUMBUS BROOKFIELD C S $373.44 SHERB-EARLV C S $33,368.08 UNADILLA VLY C S $70,385.65 $104,127.17

COVENTRY AFTON CENTRAL S $184,606.62 BAINB-GUILF C S $11,241.73 GREENE C S $30,977.12 HARPURSVILLE C S $31,765.21 OXFORD C S $2,737.64 $261,328.32

GERMAN CINCINNATUS C S $66,198.19 GREENE C S $296.68 $66,494.87

GREENE CHEN FORKS C S $21,123.13 GREENE C S $460,166.82 $481,289.95

GUILFORD BAINB-GUILF C S $236,273.65 GILBERTSVILLE C S $90,939.91 SIDNEY C S $15,277.30 $342,490.86

LINCKLAEN DERUYTER C S $23,343.33 OT. VLY C S $18,562.74 $41,906.07

MCDONOUGH GREENE C S $3,583.84 OXFORD C S $125,028.23 $128,612.07

N. NORWICH SHERB-EARLV C S $84,597.41 UNADILLA VLY C S $498.15 $85,095.56

NEW BERLIN SHERB-EARLV C S $635.30 UNADILLA VLY C S $221,076.92 $221,712.22

NORWICH BAINB-GUILF C S $743.48 OXFORD C S $35,466.20 UNADILLA VLY C S $21,333.78 $57,543.46

OTSELIC DERUYTER C S $519.89


OT. VLY C S $83,647.91 SHERB-EARLV C S $357.70 $84,525.50 OXFORD BAINB-GUILF C S $41,525.74 GREENE C S $2,004.49 OXFORD C S $281,277.73 $324,807.96 PHARSALIA CINCINNATUS C S $19,001.89 OT. VLY C S $38,815.42 OXFORD C S $811.09 $58,628.40 PITCHER CINCINNATUS C S $64,262.79 OT. VLY C S $18,837.19 $83,099.98 PLYMOUTH OT. VLY C S $6,949.96 SHERB-EARLV C S $19,806.55 $26,756.51 PRESTON OXFORD C S $112,893.37 $112,893.37 SHERBURNE SHERB-EARLV C S $212,476.43 UNADILLA VLY C S $895.54 $213,371.97 SMITHVILLE GREENE C S $126,615.94 OXFORD C S $27,667.10 WHITNEY POINT C S $4,234.20 $158,517.24 SMYRNA OT. VLY C S $14,108.87 SHERB-EARLV C S $117,157.26 $131,266.13 GRAND TOTAL $3,606,466.87 Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #239-16P RELEVY OF 2016 UNPAID VILLAGE TAXES – REAL

PROPERTY TAX SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Finance Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 2017 Property, 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:

Town Village Relevied Total Relevied by Town AFTON VILLAGE OF AFTON $32,823.22 $32,823.22 BAINBRIDGE VILLAGE OF BAINBRIDGE $95,006.96 $95,006.96 GREENE VILLAGE OF GREENE $31,740.28 $31,740.28 NEW BERLIN VILLAGE OF NEW BERLIN $73,565.89 $73,565.89 OXFORD VILLAGE OF OXFORD $77,444.23 $77,444.23 SHERBURNE VILLAGE OF EARLVILLE $10,156.01 VILLAGE OF SHERBURNE $20,393.91 $30,549.92


SMYRNA VILLAGE OF SMYRNA $12,966.88 $12,966.88 GRAND TOTAL $354,097.38 Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #240-16P AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF VARIOUS AGREEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR 2017 – AREA AGENCY ON AGING The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. of Utica, New York, for legal services, 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 County of Chenango and Michelle Gimbar, MS, RD, 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, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #241-16P AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF VARIOUS AGREEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR 2017– DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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

RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4010.521 – Contract Services (Public Health), 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 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

RESOLVED, That payment for said contract Agreement shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4070.46 – 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 it further RESOLVED, That the cost of said services shall be $1,000.00 per calendar year, and be it further

RESOLVED, That payment for said contract Agreement shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4042.46 – 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 it further

RESOLVED, That there is no cost associated with said agreement. and be it further 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 Amy Doliver

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 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 T. Carr 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 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 Theresa Blenis, RN, for quality assurance and policy/procedure review services for the Chenango County Department of Public Health, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the cost of said services shall be $25.00 per hour, and be it further RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4010.52 – Consulting

Services (Public Health), and be it further 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 ClearTrack200 for Medicaid Billing Services for Special Children’s Services, and be if further

RESOLVED, That payment for said services shall be made from Appropriation Account #A4054.49 – Software Maintenance, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the term of said renewal Agreements shall be from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, with the exception of the ClearTrack200 agreement, which will terminate at the conclusion of the 2017-2018 school year.



RESOLUTION #242-16P APPOINTING SCOTT COHEN, M.D., MEDICAL DIRECTOR – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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, 2017 through December 31, 2017.


__________________ RESOLUTION #243-16P AUTHORIZING YOUTH BUREAU DIRECTOR TO SIGN

AMENDMENTS FOR YOUTH BUREAU BUDGET The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, from time to time it is necessary for the Youth Bureau Director to sign amendments to contracts within the

Youth Bureau Budget, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That authorization be and hereby is given to the Youth Bureau Director to sign those amendments where

there is no increase in funding. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #244-16P AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND YOUTH

BUREAU DIRECTOR TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH SUBCONTRACT AGENCIES

The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 2017 Chenango County Budget and approved State Aid funding. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #245-16P AUTHORIZING YOUTH BUREAU DIRECTOR AND

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND FORMS – YOUTH BUREAU

The Health & Human Services Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 2017 YDDP (Youth Development and Delinquency Prevention) and Year 2017 SDPP (Special Delinquency Program Prevention) Youth Bureau funding. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #246-16 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CHENANGO COUNTY DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

Mr. Seneck offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Chenango County Deferred Compensation Plan allowing employees to voluntarily contribute to a

retirement account exists under authority of the federal Internal Revenue Code, Section 457, and New York State Deferred Compensation Board, and

WHEREAS, the applicable federal and state regulations require that a competitive request for proposal process regarding the selection of vendors and service providers be undertaken periodically, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary that the County at this time solicit new Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for such vendors and service providers, and

WHEREAS, the solicitation and evaluation process requires the expertise of an entity experienced in employment benefit and financial matters including Section 457 Plans, and

WHEREAS, the Deferred Compensation Committee is in the process of soliciting proposals for a firm with the necessary experience and knowledge to assist the County in the solicitation and selection process for administration of the Chenango County Deferred Compensation plan, with an intent to contract said work in 2016,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That upon final selection by the county officials soliciting proposals for the subject RFP, the Chairman of

the Chenango Board of Supervisors, in consultation with the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized to sign an agreement with the successful proposer, in an amount up to $12,000.00, for professional services regarding the solicitation of Requests for Proposals by vendors and providers for Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan services and after receipt of and analysis of such proposals, to provide evaluations and recommendations concerning the same to the County.

. Seconded by Mr. Brown and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Prior to the adoption of Resolution #246-16 Supervisor Flanagan asked if we are required to change consultants every so often. Mr. Woodford said that we are required to request new bids for the administration function after a certain number of years. Mr. Craine reported that the IRS allows two one year extensions of the five year limit for administrators. He said that 2017 will be our second one year extension and if we want to maintain this as a qualified plan we need to submit an RFP for the administration for 2018 forward. The Treasurer said that this requires an expert. He said that they are hoping that the bids will come in under $12,000. Mr. Craine said that they have received one proposal so far that is over that amount and we are expecting a couple more bids to come in. Mr. Flanagan asked if we know what we want and just need someone to write it up for us. Mr. Craine said not really. He said that this requires unique expertise and a specific set of capabilities. The Treasurer said that they need someone who has both of those things to write the RFP.

__________________ RESOLUTION #247-16P AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF KATHRYN J. CLEMENS

AS DIRECTOR OF CHENANGO COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU The Personnel Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That effective December 12, 2016, this Board of Supervisors hereby appoints Kathryn J. Clemens as

Director of the Chenango County Youth Bureau, and be it further RESOLVED, That said position shall be 15 hours per week, and be it further RESOLVED, That the salary for said appointment shall be in accordance with the adopted 2016 and 2017

Compensation Schedules for Youth Bureau Director. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #248-16P AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FOR OFFICE SPACE IN HIS HOME

The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 2017, 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. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #249-16P 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

The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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.


______________ RESOLUTION #250-16P AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF CAPITAL PROJECT

ACCOUNT FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT EXPENSES – LT. WARREN E. EATON/ CHENANGO COUNTY AIRPORT

The Planning & Economic Development Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Airport Steering Committee has identified and recommended several repair/replacement and small

improvements to the Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport, and WHEREAS, it is further recommended by the Airport Steering Committee that several of these projects are

maintenance or repair in nature; the cost of which may be borne by users or supporters of the airport, and WHEREAS, in order to do so, a revenue account for gifts/donations must be created, along with the creation of a

corresponding Capital Project Account for Airport Maintenance/Improvement expenses, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create Capital Revenue Account

#H2402A – Gifts/Donations - Airport Maintenance/Improvements, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create Capital Project Account

#H4597.42 – Airport Maintenance/Improvements, 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 maintenance/improvements from Capital Revenue Account #H2402A, to Capital Project Account #H4597.42. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.


RESOLUTION #251-16 AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR RENTAL OF SPACE TO ABSTRACT COMPANIES – COUNTY CLERK

Mr. Mastro offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That authorization be and hereby is granted for the Year 2017, for the rental of office space in the

Chenango County Clerk’s Office to Allied American Abstract Corporation, at an annual fee of $3,500.00. Seconded by Mr. Seneck and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury

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RESOLUTION #252-16 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EXTRA HIRE EXPENSES – PUBLIC DEFENDER

Mr. Mastro offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make a transfer of funds, in the

amount of $1,000.00, from Appropriation Account #A1170.411A – Conferences/Training, to Appropriation Account #A1170.133 – *Clerk PT, in order to provide the funds necessary for extra hire expenses for the Public Defender’s Office. Seconded by Mr. Brown and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury

__________________ RESOLUTION #253-16 AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF ALLOCATED

DEPARTMENT CHARGES FOR DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION SERVICES – RECORDS MANAGEMENT / COUNTY CLERK

Mr. Mastro offered the following, and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, That the Chenango County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to

appropriate allocated departmental document control and destruction charges received to Capital Project Account #H1460.41 – Records Management Document Control/Shredding Project.

Seconded by Mr. Brown and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury

__________________ RESOLUTION #254-16 RESOLUTION REQUESTING INTRODUCTION OF HOME

RULE LEGISLATION RELATIVE TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR CORRECTIONS OFFICERS IN CHENANGO COUNTY

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, in 2005, the County of Chenango opened a new Public Safety Facility, comprising Law Enforcement, Jail,

Civil Office, and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), to replace the former facility, constructed in 1902, and WHEREAS, the new Jail accommodates a total population of up to 162 prisoners, a significant increase over the 1902

jail, which also equates to a larger population of Corrections Officers required to supervise the institution, pursuant to the regulations of the Commission of Correction, and

WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff has experienced ever-increasing difficulties in maintaining an adequate pool of qualified corrections staff, and

WHEREAS, the Chenango County Sheriff has also noted decreased attendance at Civil Service Examinations; an indication the pool of prospective applicants for future vacancies may be dwindling in rural Chenango County, and

WHEREAS, coupled with the rigors and responsibilities of the position, Public Officers Law §3 requires Correction Officers be a resident of the county by which they are employed, and


WHEREAS, in order to ensure a sufficient supply of prospective candidates for the position of Corrections Officer, the Chenango County Board of Supervisors desires to request an amendment to Public Officers Law §3 relative to Corrections Officers in Chenango County,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the County of Chenango hereby requests its New York State Legislators to assist in the preparation

and introduction of appropriate Home Rule legislation that would not prevent a person holding the office of Corrections Officer in Chenango County, provided such person resides in Chenango County or an adjoining county within New York State, unless otherwise provided by an act of the state legislature, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Board forward certified copies of this Resolution to State Senator James L. Seward, State Senator Frederick J. Akshar II, Assemblyman Clifford W. Crouch, and Assemblyman Gary D. Finch, as a formal request that they assist the County in the introduction and enactment of such legislation.

Seconded by Mr. Mastro. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #254-16 Mr. Jeffrey said that he was against this in Personnel. He said that we don’t really have a lot of root cause analysis for this issue. Mr. Jeffrey said that some employees have indicated that they are leaving to accept another position but we haven’t gotten into exactly why. He said that our overtime costs have increased. Mr. Jeffrey said that he would like to see this studied further before doing something this drastic. He said he doesn’t believe that opening the position up to residents from other counties is going to help. Mr. Jeffrey said he would hope that we could pull back and determine why we have this kind of turnover. He said we could then come back and look at this logically. Mr. Jeffrey said that we have plenty of vacant houses for sale or rent and the training cost for new employees continues to increase. He said we need to determine the reason for the turnover. Mr. Wilcox said that the county employed the Venesky group to review this situation. He said there is a report available for everyone’s review indicating that the root cause is the lack of a big enough pool of people to choose from to fulfill the overtime and part time duties. Mr. Wilcox said we aren’t necessarily looking to employ people full time with this change and he doesn’t think people are going to move to Chenango County to rent or buy a house because of a part time job. Mr. Flanagan said that our overtime costs always seem to be higher than what is budgeted and he is sure the reasons for that are legitimate. He said Mr. Woodford has indicated that we don’t have enough part time officers and he would like to review that. Mr. Flanagan said we are running a nine or ten million dollar operation up there now and he would like to look at this before changing a law. He noted that this Board opted not to change the residency requirement for the Probation Director position. Supervisor Flanagan said he would like to see the Venesky study and what the implication for the budget might be. Mr. Woodford said we currently have 18 part time spots that we cannot fill and therein lies the problem. He said that we don’t cast a wide enough net to fill more than 10 of the part time slots at any given time. Sheriff Cutting said that they used to have 120 or 130 people take the civil service exam when it was offered. He said that maybe 60 or 70 people took the last exam given and maybe 40 of those received a passing grade. The Sheriff said many of the people who do take the exam are only interested in full time employment. He noted that the lack of part time employees he has available is the driver of the overtime. Mr. Cutting explained that at the time the jail was built the county made an agreement with the State Department of Corrections to employ a specific number of Correction Officers. He said the part time staffing level was determined for a number of different reasons. The Sheriff said that they can’t ever get enough people to take the test to keep those part time positions filled. He said the most part time slots they have ever had filled at one time was 12 or 14. He said anything below 10 really drives up the overtime costs. Mr. Jeffrey asked if it would make more sense to eliminate some of the part time positions and create more full time positions. Mr. Cutting said that he is looking to close a housing pod right now and that is one of the reasons he needs to be more flexible with the number of part time employees he has. He said that he doesn’t want people there unnecessarily or to have people just standing around. Mr. Cutting said he thinks we can find a balance between the number of part time and full time employees we have in order to minimize the cost to the county taxpayers. Ms. Nucero-Alger said that she thinks we need to look at other counties to see if they are having this issue. She said if the other counties aren’t having the same turnover problem she thinks this an issue specific to Chenango County. Ms. Nucero-Alger said she thinks that the problem is the salary that we offer. Mr. Flanagan made the comment that today’s discussion seems to be centered on the part time officers. He noted that if the Board votes to change this law the new residency requirements would apply to full time and part time employees both. Mr. Flanagan mentioned the consulting firm and the study that was done. He said that Mr. Venesky understands how governmental accounting works and the information he provided is probably vital to our decision. Supervisor Brown said we have talked about this issue for a long time; it is nothing new. Mr. Brown said that as the Sheriff says he doesn’t have a crystal ball to tell him how many prisoners he will have or how many pods he will need open. He said it needs to be pointed out that much of the overtime has been paid for using funds from vacant personnel budget lines. Mr. Brown said that Mr. Cutting has been given the task of staffing the Correctional Facility appropriately and he needs some flexibility to be able to do so. He said this is just another arrow in the quiver and while it is not the final answer it is another method that can be used to help the Sheriff.


Mr. Starr said he agrees that this is not a cure all to solve the problem but it is a way to help the Sheriff. Supervisor Mastro said that about a year ago Safety & Rules authorized the Sheriff to hire Correction Officers without coming to the committee every single time he had a vacancy, simply because of the number of vacancies that were occurring. He said that he supports this resolution 100%. Mr. Mastro said that his main concern is the burnout rate of the employees who are required to do the required overtime. Mr. Flanagan said that we do repeated transfers during the year for overtime and extra hire. He said he doesn’t believe that all of the funds for overtime come from vacant personnel lines. Mr. Wilcox said that he believes the majority of it does. The Chairman called for a Roll Call vote on the proposed Resolution. The Results of a Roll Call Vote were: Yes – 1150, No – 202, Absent – 375 Opposed: Supervisors Jeffrey, Flanagan and Heisler Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury The Chairman declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RESOLUTION #255-16 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUFFALO COMPUTER GRAPHICS, INC. FOR DISASTER LAN (DLAN) INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. offers DisasterLAN (DLAN), a web-based incident management system

that provides information, workflow, and communication tools to assist in emergency response events, is accessible from most mobile devices; and is secure,

WHEREAS, the Chenango County Fire Coordinator/Director of Emergency Management recommends the County of Chenango procure DLAN, and enter into a license agreement with Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. for said system, and

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc., of Buffalo, New York for DisasterLAN (DLAN), a web-based incident management system, and be it further

RESOLVED, That the initial cost of said system is $58,853.78, with an annual maintenance fee of $9,602.01, and be it further

RESOLVED, That cost of said system shall be paid from existing State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant awards.

Seconded by Mr. Mastro. Prior to the adoption of Resolution #255-16 Mr. Lawrence said that everyone received a copy of the email from Supervisor Khoury. He said that with respect to Mr. Khoury’s concerns he would like to make a motion to refer this resolution back to the Safety & Rules Committee for further discussion. Mr. Outwater seconded the motion.

Mr. Heisler asked for more of an explanation of the purpose of this Resolution. Director of Emergency Management Matt Beckwith explained that last year the Emergency Management Office had a Homeland Security assessment and it was determined that Chenango County does not have a program to track assets and resources. He said we used to have one but the company we were using became defunct. Mr. Beckwith stated that everything is done on paper right now. He said that this software would be available to everyone at the EOC and would also be opened up to the individual townships. Mr. Beckwith said that they have been trying to come up with a solution for several years now. He said they are planning to use three different grants to be able to pay for this. Mr. Brown asked for an example of when or how this software program would be used. Mr. Beckwith said that it is very complicated. He said this software would tie everyone together to manage and operate an incident. Mr. Beckwith said, for example, if Pharsalia needed resources from the county he has no way to track anything that is sent to Pharsalia. He said that this software would track any resource or asset sent to Pharsalia and everyone would have access to that information.


Mr. Beckwith said that on a bigger scale if he needs to make a request to the state then he would create a ticket and send it to the state. He said the state would then modify the ticket and provide us with what we need. Mr. Beckwith said that he would also have the ability to track where the state was in that process. He noted that this is only one small portion of the software itself. Director Beckwith said once this is all set up every municipality could log onto it and see exactly what is going on within the county. Mr. Beckwith said that each municipality would be able to see what schools were open, what hospitals were open, what roads had been closed, when FEMA is coming in, when disasters have been declared, etc. Mr. Beckwith said right now they have nothing to manage damage assessments either. He said that those could all be handled through a smart phone and this software. Mr. Brown gave an example of what has taken place during past incidents such as when the tornado went through parts of the county a few years ago. He asked for an explanation of how this software is going to be a benefit to Chenango County. Mr. Beckwith said that in Mr. Brown’s example everything was handled locally. He said that this software would be very effective for a larger scale disaster. Mr. Brown asked if we don’t already know how bad it is when there is a huge ice storm and the power is out for days. Mr. Beckwith said that when something large happens he has no way to track what is coming in. Mr. Brown noted that it is Mr. Beckwith’s personal opinion that the cost of the software is worth the benefit it would provide to the county. Chairman Wilcox asked if anyone had any further discussion regarding Mr. Lawrence’s motion to refer the issue back to the Safety & Rules Committee. Mr. Heisler noted that one of Mr. Khoury’s main concerns is the yearly maintenance fee and how rapidly the cost of that could increase. Supervisor Lawrence’s motion to return Resolution #255-16 back to the Safety & Rules Committee was carried by unanimous voice vote. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury REFERRAL TO SAFETY & RULES

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RESOLUTION #256-16P DESIGNATING THE DATE FOR THE 2017 ORGANIZATIONAL

MEETING OF THE CHENANGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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, NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That this Board of Supervisors does hereby designate Tuesday, January 3, 2017 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. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

__________________ RESOLUTION #257-16P ESTABLISHING MONTHLY BOARD MEETING DATES FOR

2017 The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption:

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 2017:


January 9, 2017

February 13, 2017

March 13, 2017

April 10, 2017

May 8, 2017

June 12, 2017

July 10, 2017

August 14, 2017

September 11, 2017

October 10, 2017 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:

November 13, 2017

December 11, 2017


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RESOLUTION #258-16P AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH MACHINE

TECHNICIANS FOR 2017 – BOARD OF ELECTIONS

The Safety & Rules Committee offered the following, and moved its adoption: 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 2017, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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, Agreements with Voting Machine Technicians for the year 2017, 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. Seconded by Supervisor Wansor. Results of a Roll Call Vote on the Preferred Agenda were: Yes – 1352, No – 0, Absent – 375 Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury Chairman Wilcox declared the Preferred Agenda Resolutions duly adopted.

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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 November 2016 against Chenango County in the amount of $ 2,102,827.38

NOW, THEREFORE, be it 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 $1,674,581.81, are accepted and made a part of the following summary. GENERAL:

Bills & Claims $ 1,420,105.45 Supervisors' Salaries $39,634.00 Certified Payroll $705,648.77 Sheriff Payroll $415,455.52 Social Svcs. Payroll $317,945.91 Self-insurance Payroll $ 777.36 $2,020.46 & Disbursements

$2,901,587.47 HIGHWAY:

Co. Rd. Bills & Claims $ 15,178.03 Co. Rd. Pay & Mach. Rentals $ 13,759.62 $154,713.37 Rd. Mach. Bills & Claims $ 38,945.61 Rd. Machinery Payrolls $39,163.78

$261,760.41 WELFARE:

Day Care $ 37,755.83 Administration $ 92,436.77 Preston Manor $ 16,888.96 Svcs. for Recipients $ 40,141.17 Medical $ 24,377.53 Special Needs $ - Family Assistance $ 180,198.20 Child Care $ 117,369.15 J.D. Care $ 205.02 Pmt. to State Schools $ 9,643.20 Safety Net $ 80,453.48 HEAP $ 14,592.00 Burials $ - EEA $ - $ 614,061.31

TOTALS $ 2,102,827.38 $1,674,581.81 TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS FOR November 2016 $3,777,409.19 TOTAL BILLS & CLAIMS TO DATE $48,359,887.65 Seconded by Supervisor Grace and duly adopted. Absent: Supervisors Canor, Law, McNeil, Williams and Khoury

__________________ DECEMBER 19, 2016 BOARD MEETING Supervisor Flanagan made a motion to cancel the Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 19th, 2016. Supervisor Outwater seconded the motion. Carried.

__________________ MISCELLANEOUS Supervisor Grace said that he would like the Board to consider allowing a certain amount of time during its meetings for Public Comment. He said that many of the Supervisors allow this at their Town meetings. Mr. Grace said he feels that more people would attend the Board meetings if they could speak to their issues or concerns. Chairman Wilcox said that this is probably something that should be referred to the Safety & Rules Committee. Mr. Grace made a motion to make a referral to the Safety & Rules Committee to consider providing for a public comment period during Chenango County Board of Supervisors’ meetings.


Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Carried. REFERRAL TO SAFETY AND RULES

__________________ Mr. Woodford said that Journal Clerk Moore provided everyone with a calendar for the month of January 2017 listing all of the Board and Committee meetings scheduled for the month. He noted that the organizational meeting will be held on January 3rd, 2017.

__________________ Chairman Wilcox thanked everyone for their participation throughout the past year and noted that it has been a pleasure to serve with each one of them. He wished everyone a safe holiday season.

__________________ ADJOURNMENT Chairman Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m. until the First Day of Annual Session for 2017 to be held on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the Supervisors’ Chambers.

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SUPERVISORS OF CHENANGO COUNTY – 2016 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

SUPERVISORS OF CHENANGO COUNTY – 2017

Afton ....................................................................................................................................................... John H. Lawrence Bainbridge .............................................................................................................................................. Dolores Nabinger Columbus ................................................................................................................................................. Thomas P. Grace Coventry ................................................................................................................................................. Marion L. Ireland German ......................................................................................................................................................... Daniel S. Jack Greene........................................................................................................................................... George G. Raymond, III 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 ........................................................................................................................................ Grace A. Nucero-Alger Preston .................................................................................................................................................... Peter C. Flanagan Sherburne ................................................................................................................................................Charles A. Mastro Smithville ............................................................................................................................................... Fred J. Heisler, Jr. Smyrna .................................................................................................................................................. Michael R. Khoury

Chairman, Lawrence N. Wilcox Clerk, RC Woodford

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2016 LEGISLATIVE

United States Senators Honorable Kirsten Gillibrand ...................................................................................................................... Syracuse, N.Y. Honorable Charles Schumer .................................................................................................................. Binghamton, N.Y.

22nd Congressional District

Honorable Richard Hanna................................................................................................................................. Utica, N.Y. 51st Senatorial District

Honorable James L. Seward ......................................................................................................................... Oneonta, N.Y. 52nd Senatorial District

Honorable Fred Akshar .......................................................................................................................... Binghamton, N.Y. 122nd Assembly District

Honorable Clifford W. Crouch .............................................................................................................. Binghamton, N.Y. 126th Assembly District

Honorable Gary Finch ................................................................................................................................... Auburn, 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 Honorable 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 Karen Mealey .............................................................................................................................................. Norwich, N.Y.

Supreme Court Law Clerk Claudette Newman ................................................................................................................................. Gilbertsville, N.Y.

Probation Officers Kristin Snow, Acting Probation Director ..................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y. Jonathan Dunckel ............................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y. Amanda Fisher ............................................................................................................................................. Norwich, N.Y. Curtis Hose .............................................................................................................................................. New Berlin, N.Y. Amy Kane ................................................................................................................................................ Bainbridge, N.Y. Jonah Ladner ................................................................................................................................................. Oneonta, N.Y. Vincent Mirabito .......................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y. Jessica Morse .......................................................................................................................................... Cincinnatus, 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.

First Assistant County Attorney

Steven Natoli ............................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.

Assistant County Attorney Diane DiStefano........................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y.

County Treasurer William C. Craine ...................................................................................................................................... Sherburne, N.Y.

First Deputy County Treasurer

Ardean Young ............................................................................................................................................ Sherburne, N.Y.

Second Deputy County Treasurer Barbara Strier ............................................................................................................................................ Mt. Upton, N.Y.

County Clerk Mary C. Weidman ..........................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.

Deputy County Clerk

Coleen Franklin ..............................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.

Deputy County Clerk Records David Lukas Brown ........................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.

Commissioner of Social Services

Bette Osborne ............................................................................................................................................. Coventry, N.Y. First Deputy Commissioner of Social Services

Janice Burt-Ashton .......................................................................................................................... South Plymouth, N.Y. Second Deputy Commissioner of Social Services

Daniel Auwarter......................................................................................................................................... Sherburne, N.Y.

Director of Real Property Tax Services Stephen R. Harris ....................................................................................................................................... Sherburne, N.Y.

Budget Officer William C. Craine ........................................................................................................................................ Norwich, N.Y.

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Deputy Budget Officer

Ardean Young ............................................................................................................................................ Sherburne, N.Y.

Director of Public Works Shawn Fry .................................................................................................................................................. Sherburne, N.Y.

First Deputy Director of Public Works

Douglas Parry ............................................................................................................................................ Sherburne, N.Y.

Second Deputy Director of Public Works Randall Reakes ........................................................................................................................................... Plymouth, N.Y.

Election Commissioners Mary Lou Monahan ..................................................................................................................................... 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 Daniel Frair .....................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y.

Lieutenants

Richard Cobb ..................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y. Christopher Miles ........................................................................................................................................ Norwich, N.Y.

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Sergeants 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. David Castle ...................................................................................................................................................Greene, N.Y. Kyle Davy ................................................................................................................................................ Bainbridge, N.Y. Matthew Davy .................................................................................................................................................. Afton, N.Y. John Fern ..................................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y. Kelly Hayner ...................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y. Derrick Kruser ............................................................................................................................................. Norwich, N.Y. Anthony Lawrence ..................................................................................................................................... Sherburne, N.Y. Maximilian Loiselle ..................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y. Gary Miller ................................................................................................................................................ Sherburne, N.Y. Chad O’Hara ............................................................................................................................................... Plymouth, N.Y. Kevin Powell ..................................................................................................................................................Oxford, N.Y. Dustin Smietana ........................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y. Nathan Warner ......................................................................................................................................... Bainbridge, N.Y.

Head Dispatcher

A. Wesley Jones........................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y. Dispatchers

Thomas Akshar ................................................................................................................................................. Afton, 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. Zachary Urda ..................................................................................................................................................Greene, N.Y. Shaun Witt ....................................................................................................................................... South Plymouth, N.Y.

District Attorney

Joseph A. McBride ...................................................................................................................................... Norwich, N.Y. Assistant District Attorneys

Michael D. Ferrarese ......................................................................................................................................Oxford. N.Y. Michael Genute ............................................................................................................................................ Norwich, N.Y. Laura Parker ................................................................................................................................................ Norwich, N.Y.

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TOWN CLERKS – 2016 Afton .................................................................................................................................................... Rosemarie A. Klatz Bainbridge ............................................................................................................................................... Aric D. McKown 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 .....................................................................................................................................Deborah Collins-Barker North Norwich .......................................................................................................................................... Loretta L. Smith Norwich ........................................................................................................................................................ Martha Vidler Otselic .............................................................................................................................................................. Judy Forrest Oxford.................................................................................................................................................. James Hemstrought Pharsalia ................................................................................................................................................... Susie P. Granger Pitcher ............................................................................................................................................................... Emily Stith Plymouth ..................................................................................................................................................... Virginia Brown Preston ...................................................................................................................................................... Jennifer L. Funk Sherburne .............................................................................................................................................. Kathy S. McDaniel Smithville ................................................................................................................................................ Alison B. Owens Smyrna .................................................................................................................................................... Geraldine W. Day

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENTS – 2016 Afton ............................................................................................................................................................... Lynn Shultis Bainbridge ............................................................................................................................................... Gary R. Richman Columbus ......................................................................................................................................................... Kevin Cross Coventry ................................................................................................................................................... Richard Granger German .........................................................................................................................................Robert A. Turshman, Sr. Greene................................................................................................................................................................ Nick Drew Guilford ...................................................................................................................................................... Robert Fleming Lincklaen .......................................................................................................................................................... Travis Hull McDonough ...................................................................................................................................................... Glen Naber 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 .............................................................................................................................................................. Hugh Cody Sherburne ...................................................................................................................................................... Chase Winton Smithville ....................................................................................................................................................... Tracy Oliver Smyrna ........................................................................................................................................................ Robert Graham

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TAX COLLECTORS – 2016 Afton .................................................................................................................................................... Rosemarie A. Klatz Bainbridge ............................................................................................................................................... Aric D. McKown 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 .....................................................................................................................................Deborah Collins-Barker North Norwich .......................................................................................................................................... Loretta L. Smith Norwich ............................................................................................................................................... Theodore W. Guinn Otselic .............................................................................................................................................................. Judy Forrest Oxford.................................................................................................................................................. James Hemstrought Pharsalia ................................................................................................................................................... Susie P. Granger Pitcher ............................................................................................................................................................... Emily Stith Plymouth ..................................................................................................................................................... Virginia Brown Preston ...................................................................................................................................................... Jennifer L. Funk Sherburne .................................................................................................................................................. Kathy McDaniel Smithville ................................................................................................................................................ Alison B. Owens Smyrna .................................................................................................................................................... Geraldine W. Day

INDEX APPOINTMENTS/DESIGNATIONS Administrative Board of Cincinnatus Lake Small Watershed Protection District ............................................................. 7 Administrator, Self-Insurance Plan .................................................................................................................................... 7 Agriculture Development Council ............................................................................................................................. 7, 186 Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board ......................................................................................................................... 7 Airport Steering Committee ......................................................................................................................... 7, 84, 138, 186 Alternatives to Incarceration Board ................................................................................................................................. 14 Board of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................................ 7, 14 Budget Officer ................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Capital Projects Improvement Committee ......................................................................................................................... 7 Chairman of the Board ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Chaplain of the Board ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Chenango County Cooperative Extension ......................................................................................................................... 7 Chenango County Industrial Development Agency ......................................................................................................... 63 Chenango County Planning Board ............................................................................................................................... 8, 14 Chenango County Senior Citizens Council ...................................................................................................................... 14 Chenango County Youth Bureau Director ..................................................................................................................... 212 Clerk of the Board ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Community Services Board ......................................................................................................................................... 8, 14 County Attorney ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

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County Auditor .................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Deferred Compensation Committee ....................................................................................................................... 124, 125 Employment & Training Director .................................................................................................................................... 27 Fish & Wildlife Management Board ............................................................................................................................ 8, 14 Older Americans Act Advisory Council .......................................................................................................................... 14 Medical Director ............................................................................................................................................................ 211 Probation Director II ........................................................................................................................................................ 90 Professional Advisory Committee & Health Services Advisory Committee ............................................................. 14, 63 Public Defender ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Republican Commissioner of Elections ........................................................................................................................... 27 Soil & Water Conservation District ................................................................................................................................... 8 Standing Committees – 2016 ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Temporary Chairman of the Board .................................................................................................................................... 3 Tourism Promotion Agent ............................................................................................................................................. 213 Traffic Safety Board .................................................................................................................................................. 8, 186 Youth Board ................................................................................................................................................................ 8, 63 BILLS AND CLAIMS ...................................................................... 12, 28, 40, 59, 78, 92, 105, 136, 148, 171, 172, 218 BUDGET Review ........................................................................................................................................................................... 150 Message ................................................................................................................................................................. 150, 178 Hearing .................................................................................................................................................................. 154, 179 Adoption ........................................................................................................................................................................ 183 CERTIFICATION OF JOURNAL (Back of Index) CHARGEBACKS TO TOWNS AND CITIES .......................................................................................................... 165 CITY OF NORWICH – COUNTY CHARGES ........................................................................................................ 182 COMMITTEE REPORTS Agriculture, Buildings & Grounds ............................................................................... 48, 64, 85, 109, 124, 138, 156, 186 Finance ............................................................................................................ 15, 31, 48, 64, 85, 109, 124, 138, 156, 186 Health & Human Services ............................................................................... 15, 31, 48, 64, 85, 109, 124, 138, 156, 186 Joint Safety & Rules/Personnel ..................................................................................................................................... 156 Personnel ......................................................................................................... 15, 31, 48, 64, 85, 109, 124, 138, 156, 186 Planning & Economic Development ........................................................................ 15, 31, 48, 64, 85, 109, 124, 138, 186 Public Works ................................................................................................... 15, 31, 48, 64, 85, 109, 124, 138, 156, 186 Safety & Rules ................................................................................................. 15, 31, 48, 64, 85, 109, 124, 138, 156, 186

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COMMUNICATIONS .......................................................................................... 14, 30, 48, 63, 84, 109, 124, 138, 156 COMMUNITY COLLEGES ...................................................................................................................................... 194 CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Board of Elections – Departmental Expenses ................................................................................................................ 145 Children’s Services Program ......................................................................................................................................... 197 Community College Expenses ....................................................................................................................................... 194 District Attorney’s Office – Appeals Expenses ............................................................................................................. 196 Medical Examiner – Other Expenses ............................................................................................................................. 142 Personnel Department – Labor Relations Expenses ................................................................................................. 99, 162 Probation Department – Training Expenses ................................................................................................................... 131 Public Defender’s Office – Assigned Counsel Expenses ............................................................................................... 146 COUNTY CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS/MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING Allied American Abstract Corporation Rental of Office Space – County Clerk’s Office ....................................................................................................... 214 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc., D/B/A Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter Area Agency on Aging ............................................................................................................................................. 117 American Mobile Dental of Oneonta, New York Dental Services for Inmates – Sheriff’s Office ......................................................................................................... 169 Amy Doliver MSW Services – Department of Public Health ......................................................................................................... 209 BAGS Solid Waste Management District Ratification of 2017 Budget ...................................................................................................................................... 163 Barton & Loguidice, P. C. Engineers Design Services for Leachate Tank Replacement – Waste Management .................................................................. 161 Bassett Healthcare of Cooperstown, New York Medical Director Services – Department of Public Health ....................................................................................... 209 Ben Weitsman and Sons of Owego, New York Scrap Metal and White Goods Agreement – Department of Public Works .............................................................. 120 Broome Bituminous Products, Inc. of Vestal, New York Award of Bid for In-Place Paving –Department of Public Works .............................................................................. 39 Broome County Boarding in of Broome County Prisoners – Sheriff’s Office .................................................................................... 169 Buffalo Heritage Squadron 2016 Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport Airshow Performance ............................................................. 38 Catherine Cruz, DVM – North Norwich, N.Y. Rabies Coordinator Duties – Department of Public Health ...................................................................................... 209 Central New York Psychiatric Center, Marcy, New York Renewal - Sheriff’s Office ........................................................................................................................................ 169 Central New York Services, Inc. of Syracuse, New York

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Psychiatric/Medical Staffing – Community Mental Hygiene Services ....................................................................... 25 Chenango County Catholic Charities Supported Housing Services – Community Mental Hygiene Services ....................................................................... 18 Chenango County Chamber of Commerce County Supported Not-for-Profit Organization ............................................................................................................ 5 Chenango County College Center Contract (Morrisville College) County Supported Not-for-Profit Organization ............................................................................................................ 5 Chenango County Cornell Cooperative Extension County Supported Not-for-Profit Organization ............................................................................................................ 5 Chenango County Council of the Arts County Supported Not-for-Profit Organization ............................................................................................................ 5 Chenango County Historical Society (Museum) County Supported Not-for-Profit Organization ............................................................................................................ 5 Chenango County Mental Health Department MSW Services -- Department of Public Health ........................................................................................................ 209 Chenango County Tourism County Supported Not-for-Profit Organization ............................................................................................................ 5 Chenango Memorial Hospital, Inc. – Norwich, N.Y. Sexually Transmitted Disease Diagnosis and Treatment – Department of Public Health ......................................... 209 CHIP, Inc. – Greene. N.Y. Brightman Senior Center – Area Agency on Aging .................................................................................................. 209 CHIP, Inc. – Sherburne, N.Y. Grace Manor Senior Center – Area Agency on Aging .............................................................................................. 209 Clear Track²ºº Medicaid Billing Services – Special Children’s Services – Department of Public Health ........................................ 209 Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC Road Use Agreement .................................................................................................................................................. 11 Coordinated Care Services, Inc. Fiscal Reporting, Support and Training – Community Mental Hygiene Services ...................................................... 36 Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) BOCES Cooperative Purchasing Service, Mutual Sharing Plans and Print Shop Service ........................................................ 50 Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) BOCES School Resource Officer – Sheriff’s Office .............................................................................................................. 169 Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Purchase of Food Products from the Office of Nutritional Services – Sheriff’s Office .............................................. 76 Development Chenango County Supported Not-For-Profit Organization ............................................................................................................ 5 Dr. Paul Tegtmeyer Consultant Psychologist Services -- Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................... 36 Dr. Richard J. Baron Medical Services for Tuberculosis Clinic – Department of Public Health ................................................................ 209 Eastern Travel of Oneonta, New York Charter Bus Service for July 26, 2016 Ag Tour .......................................................................................................... 54 Emergency Award of Contracts for Repair of Traffic Control System County Road 32/33 Intersection ................................................................................................................................. 56 Empire Natural Gas Corporation of Greene, New York

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Authorizing One Year Extension .............................................................................................................................. 140 Family Home Care, Inc. of Rome, New York Personal Care Services Level I and Level II – Area Agency on Aging ...................................................................... 72 First Baptist Church – Norwich, N.Y. West Park Senior Center – Area Agency on Aging .................................................................................................. 209 First Transit, Inc. Transportation Management Agreements – Various Departments ............................................................................. 39 Heather Bartle, Pharm.D. – Oxford, N.Y. Pharmacy Consultant Services – Department of Public Health ................................................................................ 209 Insero & Company of Ithaca, New York Audit Services for Fiscal Years Ending 12/31/17, 12/31/18 and 12/31/19 ................................................................. 24 J&E Pile Driving, Inc. of Syracuse, New York Installation of Pilings – County Road 8, Town of Pharsalia ....................................................................................... 75 Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. of Utica, New York Legal Services – Area Agency on Aging .................................................................................................................. 209 Madison County Joint Special Operations Unit Response – Sheriff’s Office ........................................................................................ 75 Mary Lou Eddy Medical Record Consultation – Department of Public Health .................................................................................. 209 Michelle Gimbar, MS. RD Dietician Services – Area Agency on Aging............................................................................................................. 209 MorphoTrust USA – Sheriff’s Office Rental Space for DCJS Fingerprinting Services ......................................................................................................... 91 New Berlin Methodist Church – New Berlin, N.Y. Unadilla Valley Senior Center – Area Agency on Aging ......................................................................................... 209 Otselic Valley Central School District School Resource Officer – Sheriff’s Office .............................................................................................................. 169 Penn Power Systems, a Division of Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, LLC – E911 Emergency Communications System Maintenance Agreement for Emergency Standby Generator Sets at Tower Site Locations .................................................................................................................... 135 Phyllis-Ann Walsh MSW Services – Department of Public Health ......................................................................................................... 209 Plane Leather Repair, Inc. of Norwich, New York Amend Lease Ending June 30, 2016 for Hangar Space .............................................................................................. 74 Plane Leather Repair, Inc. of Norwich, New York Renew Lease July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019 for Hangar Space.......................................................................... 75 Professional Services Regarding Solicitation of Requests for Proposals Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Services .................................................................................................. 212 Public Employers Risk Management Association, Inc. Administration of Workers’ Compensation Benefits ................................................................................................ 199 Registered Dietician Area Agency on Aging ............................................................................................................................................. 146 Rehabilitation Support Services, Incorporated of Altamont, New York Furnishing of Reinvestment Vocational Funded Community Mental Health Services To Include Adequate, Qualified and Trained Personnel – Community Mental Hygiene Services .............................. 24

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Rid-O-Vit of Syracuse, New York Continuous Removal of Unsorted Scrap Tires – Department of Public Works/Waste Management ........................ 120 Robert Spitzer, Ph.D. – Cortland, New York Administrative Hearing Officer Services – Chenango County Sanitary Code – Dept. of Public Health .................. 209 Rochester Psychiatric Center, Rochester, New York Renewal – Sheriff’s Office ....................................................................................................................................... 169 Sherburne-Earlville School District School Resource Officer – Sheriff’s Office .............................................................................................................. 169 Silverline Construction of Burdett, New York Precast Prestressed Concrete Beams – Whaupaunaucau Road, Town of North Norwich ........................................... 57 Steven Miller Construction of Mayfield, New York Precast Prestressed Concrete Beams – County Road 8, Town of Pharsalia ................................................................ 57 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church – Oxford, N.Y. Oxford Senior Citizens Club – Area Agency on Aging ............................................................................................ 209 T. Carr Engineering, PLLC Engineering Services for Plan Reviews – Department of Public Health .................................................................. 209 Theresa Blenis, RN Quality Assurance/Policy/Procedure Review – Department of Public Health .......................................................... 209 T-Mobile Northeast, LLC Lease of Space on County Owned Communications Tower, Town of Otselic ......................................................... 147 Town of Coventry – Windy Hill Senior Center Coventry Senior Center – Area Agency on Aging .................................................................................................... 209 United Methodist Church – McDonough, N.Y. Genegantslet Senior Center – Area Agency on Aging .............................................................................................. 209 United Methodist Church – South Otselic, N.Y. Plum Valley Senior Center – Area Agency on Aging ............................................................................................... 209 Voting Machine Technicians Machine Maintenance Services – Board of Elections ............................................................................................... 218 Walking Ridge Development, LLC Workforce Development Liaison Agreement -- Department of Planning & Development ........................................ 39 Xerox Government Systems, LLC Firehouse Software System and Support Services ...................................................................................................... 58 COUNTY TAXABLE TOTALS ................................................................................................................................. 166 CREDITS AND DEBITS ............................................................................................................................................ 166 CREDITS TO TOWNS FOR PART-COUNTY SALES TAX ................................................................................. 167 DECLARATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS Proclaiming March 15th, 2016 “National Agriculture Day” in Chenango County ........................................................... 32 Proclaiming May 2016 “Older Americans Month” in Chenango County ........................................................................ 73 Proclaiming May 2016 “Mental Health Awareness Month” in Chenango County .......................................................... 73 Proclaiming June 2016 “Dairy Month” in Chenango County .......................................................................................... 85 Proclaiming October 2016 “Cooperative Extension and 4-H Month” in Chenango County.......................................... 139

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DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES ................................................................................................................................ 8 DESIGNATION DATE OF 2016 WARRANT .......................................................................................................... 183 DESIGNATION OF FINAL DAY .............................................................................................................................. 169 DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS .................................................................................................... 170 DESIGNATION OF 2017 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ................................................................................. 217 EQUALIZATION RATES Adoption of Equalization Rates for 2016 Assessment Rolls .......................................................................................... 130 EQUIPMENT PURCHASES OUTSIDE BUDGET PROCESS Area Agency on Aging – Desktop Computer .................................................................................................................. 35 Area Agency on Aging – Laptop Computer .................................................................................................................... 52 Area Agency on Aging – Computer Workstation .......................................................................................................... 116 Auditor – Two Computers and Software ....................................................................................................................... 130 Bureau of Fire/Emergency Management Services – Battery Operated Tripod Lights ..................................................... 71 District Attorney – Two Laptop Computers .................................................................................................................... 19 District Attorney – Shelving for Records Storage and Appeals ....................................................................................... 69 Probation Office – Two Computers and Software ......................................................................................................... 131 Public Facilities – Building Access Control Equipment .................................................................................................. 69 Public Safety Corrections – Two Vehicles and Upfit ...................................................................................................... 34 Public Safety Corrections – Video Status Board System ............................................................................................... 132 Public Works – Two (2) Rubber Tired Loaders ............................................................................................................. 143 Sheriff’s Office – TASERS ........................................................................................................................................... 132 Traffic Safety Board – Laptop Computer ...................................................................................................................... 196 ESTABLISHING BOARD MEETING DATES Fall Term of Annual Session – Year 2016 ................................................................................................................ 147 Monthly Board Meeting Dates – Year 2017 ............................................................................................................. 217 EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS ........................................................................................................................................... iii EXECUTIVE SESSION ............................................................................................................................ 10, 45, 62, 195 GRANT ACCEPTANCE/APPLICATION/APPROPRIATION/CLOSING Airport Improvement Plan (AIP) Grant for On & Off Airport Obstruction Removal CFDA #20.106 Authorize Appropriation and Making Awards Therefore ......................................................................................... 142

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Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Grant – Sheriff’s Office Authorize Acceptance and Appropriation for LiveScan System Upgrade .................................................................. 35 Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives Authorize Application for Alternatives to Incarceration Classification Funding ........................................................ 77 Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Grant – Sheriff’s Office Authorize Application for Police Protective Equipment Grant Funding ................................................................... 171 Emergency Management Performance Grant Funds – Fire & Emergency Management Services Authorize the Appropriation for FY 2016 CFDA #97.042 ....................................................................................... 133 Federal Law Enforcement Block Grants – Sheriff’s Office Transfer Remaining Funds and Close Trust & Agency Accounts............................................................................... 70 Indigent Defense Grant – Public Defender’s Office Increase Revenue Account and Appropriate Funds for Assigned Counsel Conflict ......................................... 146, 161 New York State Department of Health Performance Incentive Funds Equipment Purchases – Department of Public Health .............................................................................................. 163 New York State Office of Mental Health Vital Access Provider (VAP) Award Authorize Appropriations for Freestanding Article 31 Clinics ................................................................................... 50 New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee – Sheriff’s Office Authorize Appropriation for Child Safety Seat Program .......................................................................................... 131 New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee – Sheriff’s Office Authorize Appropriation for Police Traffic Services Program.................................................................................. 144 New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee – Traffic Safety Board Authorize Appropriation for Highway Safety Education Program ........................................................................... 144 Non-Primary Entitlement Grant Funds – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport Authorize Application and Acceptance for Runway 1-19 On and Off Airport Tree Obstruction Removal .............. 134 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Operations Grant – Sheriff’s Office Authorizing Appropriation for FY 2015-2016 .......................................................................................................... 105 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant – Fire & Emergency Management Authorize Appropriation for FY 2015 CFDA #97.067 ............................................................................................... 19 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant – Fire & Emergency Management Authorize Appropriation for FY 2016 CFDA #97.067 ............................................................................................. 133 State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (SLETPP) Grant – Sheriff’s Office Authorize Appropriation for FY 2016 CFDA #97.067 ............................................................................................. 132 INVITATIONS Annual DPW Luncheon ................................................................................................................................................... 83 Breakfast at Preston Manor .............................................................................................................................................. 29 Celebration of 45 Years – Chase Health .......................................................................................................................... 47 Tour of Baby Weigh Station/Breastfeeding Room .......................................................................................................... 13 Town of Afton Town Hall/Courtroom Open House ........................................................................................................ 29 INVOCATIONS Town of Bainbridge Supervisor Dolores Nabinger ............................................................................................................ 2 Town of Columbus Supervisor Thomas P. Grace .............................................................................................................. 6 Pastor Ernie Varga on behalf of Town of Coventry Supervisor Marion L. Ireland ......................................................... 14

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Teaching Pastor Justin Blever on behalf of Town of German Supervisor Daniel S. Jack ................................................ 30 Town of Greene Supervisor George G. Raymond, III ..................................................................................................... 48 Town of Guilford Supervisor George Seneck .................................................................................................................. 63 Town of Lincklaen Supervisor Wayne C. Outwater ........................................................................................................ 84 Town of McDonough Supervisor Arrington Canor ......................................................................................................... 97 Town of New Berlin Supervisor Robert T. Starr ........................................................................................................... 109 Town of North Norwich Supervisor Robert E. Wansor ................................................................................................. 124 Pastor Brian Conover on behalf of Town of Norwich Supervisor David C. Law .......................................................... 138 City of Norwich (Wards 1, 2, 3) Supervisor James J. McNeil ....................................................................................... 150 City of Norwich (Wards 4, 5, 6) Supervisor Robert Jeffrey........................................................................................... 156 Town of Otselic Supervisor Evan Williams ................................................................................................................... 178 Town of Pharsalia Supervisor Dennis Brown ................................................................................................................ 186 JUDICIAL OFFICIALS ................................................................................................................................................ ii LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ...................................................................................................................... iv, v LEGISLATIVE OFFICIALS ........................................................................................................................................ ii LOCAL LAWS Adopted Proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2016 “Amending Local Law No. 5 of 1998 “A County Local Law to Establish a Department of Public Works and to Merge Therein the Highway Department and the Department of Waste Management ........................................................................... 106 Adopted Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2016 “A Local Law Fixing Annual Salaries of Certain County Officers for the Year 2017” ...................................................................................................................................... 126 MORTGAGE TAX Division and Distribution of Mortgage Tax – October 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016 ................................................ 66 Division and Distribution of Mortgage Tax – April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016 ............................................ 197 MOTIONS (See end of index preceding resolutions) PERSONNEL Amendment to Procedure Pertaining to Refill of Positions filled by Non-Compensation Personnel ............................... 38 Appointment of Probation Director II – Probation Department Head ............................................................................. 90 Appropriation of Funds for District Attorney Salary Increase ........................................................................................ 58 Appropriation of Funds for Overtime Expenses – Public Safety Corrections ................................................................ 128

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Authorizing Treasurer to Make Payment for Arbitration Order Civil Service Employee’s Association ...................................................................................................................... 194 Community Support Services Coordinator Salary Adjustment Community Mental Hygiene Services ...................................................................................................................... 117 Create Part-Time Building Inspector and Authorize Associated Appropriations Department of Public Health – Fire Code Enforcement............................................................................................ 116 Create Part-Time Clerk and Authorize Associated Appropriations Department of Social Services .................................................................................................................................... 69 Create Second Deputy Director of Public Works – Department of Public Works ........................................................... 99 Create Two Staff Social Worker Positions and Authorize Associated Appropriations Community Mental Hygiene Services ...................................................................................................................... 100 Donation of Sick Leave – Sheriff’s Office....................................................................................................................... 26 Eliminate Employment & Training Coordinator, Create Employment & Training Counselor Office of Employment and Training ........................................................................................................................... 27 Fixing 2017 Salaries for Chenango County Officers and Compensation Schedule Employees ..................................... 103 Implementation of Interest Arbitration Award for CCLEA (2012 and 2013) .................................................................. 37 Labor Contract – New York State Nurses’ Association (2016-2018) ................................................................................ 9 Reclassification of Typist to Program Aide – Area Agency on Aging ............................................................................ 89 Reclassification of Program Aide to Account Clerk/Typist – Department of Social Services ....................................... 169 Refill Two Coordinator Positions and Establish Salaries – Community Mental Hygiene Services ................................. 37 Resolution Requesting Introduction of Home Rule Legislation Relative to Residency Requirement For Corrections Officers in Chenango County .......................................................................................................... 214 Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for Labor Relations Expenses ..................................................................... 99, 162 Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for Training Expenses – Probation Office......................................................... 131 Transfer of Funds for Extra Hire Expenses – Public Defender ...................................................................................... 214 Transfer of Funds for Extra Hire Expenses – Public Facilities ...................................................................................... 162 Transfer of Funds for Overtime Expenses – Board of Elections .................................................................................... 145 Transfer of Funds for Overtime Expenses – County Clerk’s Office .............................................................................. 196 Transfer of Funds for Overtime and Extra Hire Expenses – Public Safety Corrections................................................. 184 Transfer of Funds for Personnel Services – Various Departments................................................................................. 193 Transfer of Funds for Principal Account Clerk for Remainder of 2016 Community Mental Hygiene Services ...................................................................................................................... 168 Transfer of Funds for Senior Account Clerk/Typist Overlap Community Mental Hygiene Services ........................................................................................................................ 68 Transfer of Funds for Year End 2015 Reconciliation – Treasurer’s Office ....................................................................... 9 Transfer of Funds to Fill County Home Administrator Position without Interruption Department of Social Services – Preston Manor ......................................................................................................... 26 Transfer of Funds for Extra Hire Expenses – Coverage for Journal Clerk Leave of Absence Legislative Board ...................................................................................................................................................... 121 Transfer of Position and Funds to Non Grant Funded Position Department of Social Services .................................................................................................................................... 27 PLAN/POLICY/PROGRAM ADOPTIONS Asbestos Bag Fee Increase – Department of Public Works Waste Management ........................................................... 105 Chenango County Comprehensive Plan Adoption ......................................................................................................... 103

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Chenango County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption ............................................................ 55 Compensation Schedule Establishment - Amendment Regarding Supervisory Input into Establishment ....................... 54 Compensatory Time Policy Adoption for Compensation Schedule Employees Eligible for Overtime ......................... 119 Composition of Airport Steering Committee Amendment ............................................................................................ 119 Credit Card Utilization and Use Policy Modification ...................................................................................................... 98 Credit Card Utilization and Use Policy Modification .................................................................................................... 143 Equipment Inventory Maintenance – Increase in Threshold ............................................................................................ 89 Income Eligibility Guideline and Sliding Fee Scale Establishment – Department of Public Health ............................... 52 Oxford Town and Village Vital Statistic Registration District Combination ................................................................... 65 Probation State Aid Plan and Application 2016-2017 ..................................................................................................... 76 Refill Procedure Amendment for Positions filled by Non-Compensation Personnel ....................................................... 38 Solid Waste Hauler Agreement Revision ........................................................................................................................ 56 PREFERRED AGENDA RESOLUTIONS ................................................. 15, 31, 48, 64, 85, 109, 126, 139, 156, 190 PUBLIC HEARINGS Calling Public Hearing on the 8 Year Review – Ag, District #3A ................................................................................... 49 Calling Public Hearings Associated with Adoption of Chenango County Comprehensive Plan ..................................... 54 Calling Public Hearing on the Inclusion of Viable Ag Lands within Certified Ag District ............................................. 65 Calling Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2016 – A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 2 of 1977 “A Local Law of the County of Chenango, State of New York, Pursuant to Article Two, Section Ten of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York to Establish Residency and Domiciliary Employment Eligibility Qualification for County Department Heads and Deputy Department Heads” (Failed) ......................................................................... 77 Calling Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2016 – A Local Law to Amend Local Law No. 5 of 1998 “A County Local Law to Establish a Department of Public Works, and to Merge Therein the Highway Department and the Department Of Waste Management ............................................................................................................................................... 87 Calling Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2016 “A Local Law Fixing Annual Salaries of Certain County Officers for the Year 2017 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 118

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Calling Public Hearing on 2017 Tentative Chenango County Budget ........................................................................... 155 Calling Public Hearings for Community Block Grant Programs ................................................................................... 192 Public Hearing Re: SEQRA – 2016 Chenango County Comprehensive Plan ................................................................. 80 Public Hearing Re: Approving Continuation of Agricultural District #3A ................................................................... 125 Public Hearing Re: Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2016 ............................................................................................... 125 Public Hearing Re: Tentative 2017 Chenango County Budget ..................................................................................... 179 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Authorizing Appropriation of Federal Section 5311 Operating Assistance ................................................................... 195 Authorizing Appropriation of New York State Department of Health Transitional Assistance ...................................... 70 Extension of Transportation Management Agreements with First Transit, Inc. ............................................................... 39 REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES Authorize Cancellation and Correction of 2016 Taxes Returned In Error – Town of Pharsalia .................................... 133 Authorize Refund of 2016 Taxes – Town of Otselic ....................................................................................................... 99 Authorize Treasurer to Approve Certain Applications for Corrections ........................................................................... 21 Changing 2016 Tax Rolls Pertaining to Correction of Errors for Various Towns ........................................................... 21 Changing 2016 Tax Rolls Pertaining to Correction of Errors for Various Towns ........................................................... 33 Changing 2013 Tax Rolls Pertaining to Court Orders for the Town of Guilford ........................................................... 206 RECOGNITIONS Cynthia Rifanburg Retirement, Preston Manor Senior Aide .......................................................................................... 101 Gary L. Waffle Retirement, Director of Office of Employment and Training ................................................................. 26 Teresa Monroe-Werner Retirement, Preston Manor Administrator ................................................................................. 24 REPORTS – ANNUAL (Filed) Chenango County Board of Elections – 2015 Annual Report.......................................................................................... 30 Chenango County Bureau of Weights & Measures -- 2015 Annual Report..................................................................... 15 Chenango County Clerk – 2015 Annual Report .............................................................................................................. 15 Chenango County Community Mental Hygiene Services – 2015 Annual Report ........................................................... 80 Chenango County Department of Social Services – 2015 Annual Report ....................................................................... 96 Chenango County Sheriff’s Office – 2015 Annual Report .............................................................................................. 81 Commerce Chenango – 2015 Annual Report .................................................................................................................. 96 REQUESTS Chenango County Sheriff’s Office – Ernie Cutting, Sheriff Out of State Travel Request – Oxford Safety Patrol Trip Washington, D. C. and Philadelphia, PA .................................................................................................................... 30 Public Health Department – Marc Flindt, Director Out of State Travel Request -- National Immunization Conference 2016 Atlanta, GA ................................................................................................................................................................. 30

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RESIGNATIONS Chenango County Industrial Development Agency ......................................................................................................... 63 Chenango County Office of Employment and Training .................................................................................................... 6 Chenango County Youth Board ....................................................................................................................................... 63 Office of Employment and Training Director .................................................................................................................. 26 Preston Manor Administrator .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Probation Department Director ........................................................................................................................................ 84 Stop DWI Coordinator ................................................................................................................................................... 186 Youth Bureau Director ................................................................................................................................................... 186 RESOLUTIONS (See end of Index) RESOLUTIONS TO LEGISLATORS or OTHER AGENCIES Calling on the State of New York to Restore Funding Parity Between the Capital Plans of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York State Department of Transportation .............................................................................................. 10 Opposing an Increase in the New York State Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour ........................................................................................................................................................... 17 Calling on the State of New York to Develop a 100 Percent State- Funded Indigent Legal Defense System as a Way to Provide Mandate Relief and Lower Property Taxes ................................................................................................................. 32 Supporting the Establishment of a Satellite Mental Health Clinic at Otselic Valley Central School District – Community Mental Hygiene Services ........................................................................................................................................................ 37 Calling for an Increase in the Share of Revenue Counties Retain for Providing State DMV Services ................................................................................................................................... 59 Calling on the State of New York to Fully Reimburse Counties for District Attorney Salary Increases Set By the State .................................................................................................... 67 Opposing the Acquisition of Real Property to Expand Bowman Lake State Park by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation ................................................................................................................................................... 71 Opposing Proposed Amendment to Volunteer Firefighter’s Benefits Law ...................................................................... 90 Requesting New York State to Enact Legislation Extending the Existing Authority for Chenango County to Impose the Additional One Percent Sales Tax for the Chenango County Public Safety Building ..................................................................................... 199 Requesting Introduction of Home Rule Legislation Relative to Residency Requirement for Correction Officers in Chenango County ....................................................................................... 214 SALE OF COUNTY OWNED LANDS Deed Back Portion of Real Property Acquired but Not Required, Town of Smyrna ..................................................... 135 Sale of County Owned Land, Village of Afton ................................................................................................................ 34 Setting the 2016 Tax Sale Date and Security Title Services for Properties Subject to 2017 Tax Sale ............................. 71 Sale of County Owned Lands, Various Townships ....................................................................................................... 110 Sale of County Owned Lands, Various Townships ....................................................................................................... 141 Sale of County Owned Land, Village of Bainbridge ..................................................................................................... 128

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SCHOOL TAX LEVY ................................................................................................................................................. 207 SELF-INSURANCE PLAN CHARGES .................................................................................................................... 181 SPEAKERS Lawrence N. Wilcox, Chairman of the Board, Chenango County Supervisors Re: 2016 Acceptance Speech ....................................................................................................................................... 3 John S. Zielinski, City of Norwich Chamberlain/Clerk Patrick Corr, Solar City Representative Bill Buchan, City of Norwich Special Energy Attorney Re: Proposed Solar City Project Presentation ............................................................................................................ 41 Supervisor Peter C. Flanagan, Town of Preston Re: Bowman Lake Land Acquisition ......................................................................................................................... 61 Supervisor John H. Lawrence, Town of Afton Re: Chenango County Soil & Water District 2015 .................................................................................................... 61 Ruth Roberts, Director – Community Mental Hygiene Services Re: Community Mental Hygiene Services 2015 Annual Report ................................................................................ 80 Sheriff Ernie Cutting, Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Re: Chenango County Sheriff’s Office 2015 Annual Report ..................................................................................... 81 Randy Gibbon, Chairman of the Chenango County Traffic Safety Board Re: Presentation of 2016 Traffic Safety Board Poster Contest Winners .................................................................... 84 Steve Craig, President & CEO of Commerce Chenango Re: 2015 Annual Report ............................................................................................................................................ 93 Bette Osborne, Commissioner of the Department of Social Services Re: 2015 Annual Report ............................................................................................................................................ 94 Geraldine Paliotta, South Oxford, New York Steve Ellsworth, McDonough, New York Kenneth Fogarty, Guilford, New York Mi By Kim, Guilford, New York Mina Takahashi, Oxford, New York Earl Callahan, New Berlin, New York Fred Lanfear, Oxford, New York Todd Dreyer, Norwich, New York Peter Hudiburg, South Plymouth, New York Dan Taylor, Oxford, New York Trellan Smith, Oxford, New York Annette Pfannenstiel, Pharsalia, New York Re: Public Hearing #2 – Chenango County Comprehensive Plan ........................................................................... 107 Elizabeth Monaco, Executive Director, Chenango United Way Re: 2016 Greater Chenango Cares Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Report .................................................... 123 Steve Harris, Director, Real Property Tax Services Re: Solar and Wind Projects, Real Property Tax Programs ..................................................................................... 137 William Craine, County Treasurer and Budget Officer Re: Budget Review Session – Tentative 2017 Chenango County Budget ............................................................... 150 Marcelle Van Patten, ECC Technologies Re: Broadband Study ............................................................................................................................................... 173

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William Craine, County Treasurer and Budget Officer Re: Tentative 2017 Chenango County Budget ........................................................................................................ 178 Kenneth Fogarty, Guilford Resident Gilda Ward, Mt. Upton Resident Canice Paliotta, Oxford Resident Re: Tentative 2017 Chenango County Budget ......................................................................................... 179, 180, 181 Kathy Clemens, Youth Bureau Director Robert Mason, Youth Volunteer Kathleen Campbell, Community Member Kathleen Gavin, Community Member Re: Youth Awards ................................................................................................................................................... 187 John Muehl, Otsego County District Attorney Joseph McBride, Chenango County District Attorney Re: Traffic Diversion Program ................................................................................................................................ 188 SPECIAL REQUESTS Judge Frank B. Revoir, Jr. Re: Permission to Fly the Irish Flag in East Park – March 17th, 2016 ....................................................................... 30 STANDARD WORK DAYS Adoption of Standard Work Days for Chenango County Elected and Appointed Officials Participating in the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System .............................................................................................................. 102, 168 Amend Resolution #136-14P to Correct Error ............................................................................................................... 118 SUPERVISORS OF CHENANGO COUNTY............................................................................................................i, 1 SURPLUS DECLARATIONS Declaring Vehicles Surplus and Authorizing Appropriation of Proceeds from Sale of Same Sheriff’s Office ......................................................................................................................................................... 121 SWEARING IN CEREMONY ....................................................................................................................................... 5 TOWN GENERAL LEVY .......................................................................................................................................... 200 TOWN HIGHWAY LEVY ......................................................................................................................................... 201 TOWN SPECIAL DISTRICT LEVY ........................................................................................................................ 202 TOWN UNPAID VILLAGE TAX RELEVY ............................................................................................................ 208

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TOWN UNPAID WATER CHARGES .............................................................................................. 157, 158, 159, 164 TOWN – Clerks ..............................................................................................................................................................vi Highway Superintendents ..............................................................................................................................vi Tax Collectors ............................................................................................................................................... vii

MOTIONS First Day of Annual Session Thursday, January 4, 2016

Nominate RC Woodford as Temporary Chairman of the Board ........................................................................................ 3 Nominate Lawrence N. Wilcox as Chairman of the Board ................................................................................................ 3 Close the Polls ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Adopt Resolution #1-16 ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Adopt Resolution #2-16 ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Adopt Resolution #3-16 ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Adopt Resolution #4-16 ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Adopt Resolution #5-16 ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Adopt Resolution #6-16 ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Second Day of Annual Session

Monday, January 11, 2016

Approve Minutes of Board Meeting .................................................................................................................................. 6 Receive and File All Communications, Refer #5 to Finance Committee ........................................................................... 6 Accept the Resignation ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Approve the Appointments ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Adopt Resolution #7-16 ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 Adopt Resolution #8-16 ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 Adopt Resolution #9-16 ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 Enter into Executive Session ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Adjourn Executive Session ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Adopt Resolution #10-16 ................................................................................................................................................... 9 Adopt Resolution #11-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 10 Adopt Resolution #12-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 11 Adopt Resolution #13-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 12

Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, February 8, 2016

Approve Minutes of Board Meeting ................................................................................................................................ 14 Receive and File All Communications, Refer #6 to Finance Committee ......................................................................... 14 Approve the Appointments .............................................................................................................................................. 15 Receive and File Annual Reports..................................................................................................................................... 15 Receive and File Committee Reports ............................................................................................................................... 15

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Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions ........................................................................................................................... 16 Adopt Resolution #14-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 16 Adopt Resolution #15-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 18 Adopt Resolution #25-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 24 Adopt Resolution #26-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 25 Adopt Resolution #28-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 26 Adopt Resolution #35-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 29

Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, March 14, 2016

Approve Minutes of Board Meeting ................................................................................................................................ 30 Receive and File All Communications Refer #7 to Public Works Committee Refer #8 to Health and Human Services Committee Refer #9 to Safety & Rules Committee ....................................................................................................................... 30 Approve Two Out-of-State Travel Requests .................................................................................................................... 30 Approve the Special Request ........................................................................................................................................... 30 Approve and File Annual Report ..................................................................................................................................... 30 Receive and File Committee Reports ............................................................................................................................... 31 Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions ........................................................................................................................... 31 Adopt Resolution #36-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 32 Adopt Resolution #37-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 32 Adopt Resolution #48-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 37 Adopt Resolution #53-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 39 Adopt Resolution #55-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 40 Refer Options for Solar City project to Public Works Committee and Finance Committee ............................................ 45 Enter into Executive Session ........................................................................................................................................... 45 Adjourn Executive Session .............................................................................................................................................. 45 Enter into Executive Session ........................................................................................................................................... 45 Adjourn Executive Session .............................................................................................................................................. 45

Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, April 11, 2016

Approve Minutes of Board Meeting ................................................................................................................................ 48 Receive and File All Communications ............................................................................................................................ 48 Receive and File Committee Reports ............................................................................................................................... 48 Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions ........................................................................................................................... 49 Amend Proposed Resolution #58-16 ............................................................................................................................... 51 Adopt Resolution #58-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 52 Adopt Resolution #65-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 55 Adopt Resolution #66-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 56 Adopt Resolution #70-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 58 Adopt Resolution #71-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 58 Refer Mandated District Attorney Salary Increase to Finance Committee ...................................................................... 59

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Adopt Resolution #73-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 60 Enter into Executive Session ........................................................................................................................................... 62 Adjourn Executive Session .............................................................................................................................................. 62 Referral to County Attorney to Draft Language to Amend Section Three of Local Law #2 of 1977 .............................. 62

Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, May 9, 2016

Approve Minutes of Board Meeting ................................................................................................................................ 63 Receive and File All Communications ............................................................................................................................ 63 Accept the Resignation .................................................................................................................................................... 63 Approve the Appointments .............................................................................................................................................. 63 Receive and File Annual Report(s) .................................................................................................................................. 64 Receive and File Committee Reports ............................................................................................................................... 64 Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions ........................................................................................................................... 65 Adopt Resolution #74-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 65 Adopt Resolution #76-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 67 Adopt Resolution #77-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 68 Send Letters to Legislators Taking Note of Their Position on Minimum Wage Increase ................................................ 68 Adopt Resolution #90-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 74 Adopt Resolution #94-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 76 Adopt Resolution #98-16 (Failed Motion) ....................................................................................................................... 77 Adopt Resolution #99-16 ................................................................................................................................................. 79 Referral to the Planning & Economic Development Committee Re: Constitution Pipeline ........................................... 79 Close the Public Hearing ................................................................................................................................................. 80

Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, June 13, 2016

Approve Minutes of Board Meeting ................................................................................................................................ 84 Receive and File All Communications ............................................................................................................................ 84 Accept the Resignation .................................................................................................................................................... 84 Approve the Appointment................................................................................................................................................ 84 Receive and File Committee Reports ............................................................................................................................... 85 Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions ........................................................................................................................... 85 Adopt Resolution #100-16 ............................................................................................................................................... 86 Adopt Resolution #101-16 ............................................................................................................................................... 86 Adopt Resolution #102-16 ............................................................................................................................................... 87 Adopt Resolution #103-16 ............................................................................................................................................... 88 Adopt Resolution #109-16 ............................................................................................................................................... 91 Adopt Resolution #111-16 ............................................................................................................................................... 92 Close the Public Hearing ................................................................................................................................................. 92 Receive and File the Annual Report(s) ............................................................................................................................ 96

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Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, July 11, 2016

Approve Minutes of Board Meeting ................................................................................................................................ 97 Receive and File All Communications ............................................................................................................................ 97 Receive and File Committee Reports ............................................................................................................................... 97 Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions ........................................................................................................................... 98 Adopt Resolution #112-16 ............................................................................................................................................... 98 Adopt Resolution #119-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 101 Motion to Table Resolution #122-16 ............................................................................................................................. 104 Adopt Resolution #122-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 104 Adopt Resolution #124-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 105 Adopt Resolution #125-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 106 Close Public Hearing #1 ................................................................................................................................................ 106 Adopt Local Law #1 of 2016 Amending Local Law No. 5 of 1998 .............................................................................. 107 Close Public Hearing #2 ................................................................................................................................................ 107

Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, August 8, 2016

Approve Minutes of Board Meeting .............................................................................................................................. 109 Receive and File All Communications .......................................................................................................................... 109 Receive and File Committee Reports ............................................................................................................................. 109 Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions ......................................................................................................................... 110 Adopt Resolution #126-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 114 Adopt Resolution #138-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 120 Adopt Resolution #141-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 121 Adopt Resolution #143-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 123

Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, September 12, 2016

Approve Minutes of Board Meeting .............................................................................................................................. 124 Receive and File All Communications .......................................................................................................................... 124 Receive and File Committee Reports ............................................................................................................................. 124 Approve the Appointments ............................................................................................................................................ 124 Close Public Hearing #1 ................................................................................................................................................ 125 Close Public Hearing #2 ................................................................................................................................................ 125 Adopt Local Law No. 3 of 2016 .................................................................................................................................... 126 Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions ......................................................................................................................... 127 Adopt Resolution #144-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 127 Adopt Resolution #145-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 128 Adopt Resolution #146-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 129 Adopt Resolution #159-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 135 Adopt Resolution #162-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 137 Referral to Finance Committee for Consideration of PILOT for Commercial Solar Projects ........................................ 137

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Regular Monthly Meeting Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Approve Minutes of Board Meeting .............................................................................................................................. 138 Receive and File All Communications .......................................................................................................................... 138 Approve the Appointments ............................................................................................................................................ 138 Receive and File Committee Reports ............................................................................................................................. 138 Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions ......................................................................................................................... 139 Adopt Resolution #163-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 140 Adopt Resolution #165-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 141 Adopt Resolution #166-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 142 Adopt Resolution #167-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 143 Amend and Adopt Resolution #179-16.......................................................................................................................... 147 Referral to Finance Committee ...................................................................................................................................... 147 Adopt Resolution #181-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 148

Third Day of Annual Session Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Adopt Resolution #182-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 155 Cancel Board Meeting Scheduled for November 18th, 2016 .......................................................................................... 155

Fourth Day of Annual Session Monday, November 14, 2016

Approve Minutes of Board Meeting .............................................................................................................................. 156 Receive and File All Communications .......................................................................................................................... 156 Receive and File Committee Reports ............................................................................................................................. 156 Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions ......................................................................................................................... 157 Adopt Resolution #183-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 158 Adopt Resolution #184-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 159 Adopt Resolution #185-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 161 Adopt Resolution #199-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 168 Adopt Resolution #207-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 172 Referral to Finance Committee ...................................................................................................................................... 173 Referral to Planning & Economic Development Committee ......................................................................................... 177

Fifth Day of Annual Session Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Close Public Hearing ..................................................................................................................................................... 181 Adopt Resolution #208-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 182 Adopt Resolution #209-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 182 Adopt Resolution #210-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 183 Adopt Resolution #211-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 184

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Adopt Resolution #212-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 184 Adopt Resolution #213-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 185

Sixth Day of Annual Session Monday, December 12, 2016

Approve Minutes of Board Meeting .............................................................................................................................. 186 Accept the Resignations ................................................................................................................................................. 186 Approve the Appointments ............................................................................................................................................ 186 Receive and File Committee Reports ............................................................................................................................. 186 Approve Preferred Agenda Resolutions ......................................................................................................................... 191 Adopt Resolution #214-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 192 Adopt Resolution #215-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 192 Adopt Resolution #216-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 192 Amend Proposed Resolution #217-16 ........................................................................................................................... 194 Adopt Resolution #217-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 194 Adopt Resolution #218-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 194 Enter Into Executive Session ......................................................................................................................................... 195 Adjourn Executive Session ............................................................................................................................................ 195 Adopt Resolution #219-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 195 Adopt Resolution #251-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 214 Adopt Resolution #252-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 214 Adopt Resolution #253-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 214 Adopt Resolution #254-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 216 Refer Proposed Resolution #255-16 to Safety & Rules Committee ............................................................................... 217 Adopt Resolution #259-16 ............................................................................................................................................. 219 Cancel Board Meeting Scheduled for December 19, 2016 ............................................................................................ 219 Referral Public Comment Policy to Safety & Rules Committee .................................................................................... 220

RESOLUTIONS First Day of Annual Session Thursday, January 4, 2016

1-16 Appointment of Chairman of Board ............................................................................................................... 3 2-16 Appointment of Alan E. Gordon as County Attorney ..................................................................................... 4 3-16 Appointment of RC Woodford as Clerk of the Board and County Auditor ........................................................................................................................................ 4 4-16 Appointment of William C. Craine as Budget Officer .................................................................................... 4 5-16 Appointment of John D. Cameron as Chenango County Public Defender .............................................................................................................................................. 4 6-16 Authorizing Chairman of the Board to Sign County Supported Not-For-Profit Organization Agreements ...................................................................................... 5

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Second Day of Annual Session Monday, January 11, 2016

7-16 Designating Depositories ................................................................................................................................... 8 8-16 Authorizing Appropriation of Funds for the Payment of Snowmobile Trail Maintenance – Park Development ................................................................................... 9 9-16 Authorizing Year 2015 Transfers of Funds for Personnel Services – Various Departments ........................................................................................................................ 9 10-16 Approving Labor Contract between the New York State Nurses’ Association and Chenango County (2016-2018) .................................................................................. 9 11-16 Calling on the State of New York to Restore Funding Parity between the Capital Plans of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York State Department of Transportation ................................................................................................................. 10 12-16 Authorizing a Road Use Agreement with Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC – Department of Public Works – Highway ............................................................................................................................................ 11 13-16 Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, February 8, 2016

14-16 Authorizing Appropriation of Additional State Aid – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................. 16 15-16 Opposing an Increase in the New York State Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour ...................................................................................................................................... 17 16-16P Authorizing Modification of 2015 Appropriations for Catholic Charities Contract – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................................................. 18 17-16P Authorizing the Renewal of a Contract with Chenango County Catholic Charities for Supported Housing Services – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................. 18 18-16P Authorizing Appropriation of 2015 Funds for Computer Expenses – District Attorney ........................................................................................................................... 19 19-16P Authorizing Appropriation of a State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant – FY 2015 – CFDA #97.067 – Fire & Emergency Management ...................................................................................................................... 19 20-16P Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Document Destruction Services – Records Management/County Clerk ............................................................................................... 20 21-16P Authorizing the Transfer of Airport Rental Fee Funds for Airport Operations and Closure of Certain Completed Airport Projects – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport.............................................................................................................................................................. 20 22-16P Authorizing the Chenango County Treasurer to Approve Certain Applications for Corrections – Real Property Tax Services ............................................................................................................................................................ 21

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23-16P Changing 2016 Tax Rolls Pertaining to Correction of Errors for Various Towns – Real Property Tax Services Department....................................................................................................................................................... 21 24-16P Authorizing an Extension of Agreement with Insero & Company (Formerly Ciaschi-Dietershagen-Little-Mickelson, LLP) for Audit Services ................................................................................................................................... 24 25-16 Offering Recognition to Teresa Monroe-Werner Upon Her Retirement ................................................................................................................................................. 24 26-16 Authorizing the Renewal of a Contract with Rehabilitation Support Services, Incorporated, of Altamont, New York – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................. 24 27-16P Authorizing an Agreement with Central New York Services, Inc. of Syracuse, New York, for Psychiatric/Medical Staffing – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................. 25 28-16 Offering Recognition to Gary L. Waffle upon His Retirement ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 29-16P Authorizing the Donation of Sick Leave Time to Melissa A. Hose, Corrections Officer in the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office ............................................................................................................................................................. `26 30-16P Authorizing Transfer of Funds for County Home Administrator Position – Preston Manor ................................................................................................................................. 26 31-16P Authorizing Transfer of Personnel and Funds – Department of Social Services ............................................................................................................................................. 27 32-16P Appointing Tylena Daniels to the Position of Director of Office of Employment & Training ................................................................................................................... 27 33-16P Eliminating Employment & Training Coordinator Position and Creating Employment & Training Counselor Position – Office of Employment & Training ................................................................................................................... 27 34-16P Appointment of Mary Lou Monahan as Republican Commissioner of Elections .............................................................................................................................. 27 35-16 Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................... 28

Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, March 14, 2016

36-16 Proclaiming March 15th, 2016 “National Agriculture Day” in Chenango County............................................................................................................................................. 32 37-16 Authorizing Tipping Fee Waiver for Tax Sale Parcel ...................................................................................... 32 38-16P Resolution Calling on the State of New York to Develop A 100 Percent State-Funded Indigent Legal Defense System as a Way to Provide Mandate Relief and Lower Property Taxes ............................................................................ 32 39-16P Changing 2016 Tax Rolls Pertaining to Correction of Errors For Various Towns – Real Property Tax Services Department ........................................................................ 33 40-16P Sale of County Owned Land in the Village of Afton – Delinquent Tax Services .................................................................................................................................. 34

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41-16P Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Purchase of Vehicles – Public Safety Corrections ................................................................................................................................. 34 42-16P Authorizing Acceptance and Appropriation of a New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Grant – Livescan Upgrades – Sheriff’s Office .............................................................................................................. 35 43-16P Authorizing the Purchase of Equipment and Making Appropriations Therefore – Area Agency on Aging ........................................................................................ 35 44-16P Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for Landfill Closure – Department of Public Works (Waste Management) ......................................................................................... 35 45-16P Authorizing the Renewal of an Agreement with Coordinated Care Services, Inc., of Rochester, New York for Fiscal Reporting Support and Training – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................. 36 46-16P Authorizing Renewal of an Agreement with Dr. Paul Tegtmeyer for Consultant Psychologist Services – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................. 36 47-16P Resolution in Support for the Establishment of a Satellite Mental Health Clinic at Otselic Valley Central School District – Community Mental Hygiene Services .............................................................................................. 37 48-16 Authorizing Implementation of Interest Arbitration Award and Making Appropriations Therefore – Chenango County Law Enforcement Association............................................................................................ 37 49-16P Authorizing Refill of Two (2) Coordinator Positions and Establishing Salary Therefor – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................................................. 37 50-16P Amending Resolution #271-10P as it Relates to Positions Applicable for Refill Procedure for existing Non- Compensation Schedule Personnel – Personnel Office .................................................................................... 38 51-16P Authorizing an Agreement with Buffalo Heritage Squadron for 2016 Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport Airshow Performance – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport ................................................................................................................................................. 38 52-16P Authorizing Workforce Development Liaison Agreement – Walking Ridge Development, LLC – Department of Planning & Development ................................................................................................................................. 39 53-16 Authorizing Extension of Transportation Management Agreements with First Transit, Inc. – Various Departments ............................................................................ 39 54-16P Authorizing Award of Bid to Broome Bituminous Products, Inc. of Vestal, New York for In-Place Paving – Department of Public Works -- Highway ............................................................................................................................ 39 55-16 Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................... 40

Regular Monthly Meeting

Monday, April 11, 2016

56-16P Calling a Public Hearing on the Eight Year Review of Agricultural District #3A, Encompassing the Northeastern Portion of Chenango County ............................................................................................................................ 49

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57-16P Authorizing Renewal of Cooperative Purchasing Service and Mutual Sharing Plans and Print Shop Service Agreement with Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) BOCES ........................................................................ 50 58-16 Authorizing the Appropriation of New York State Office of Mental Health Vital Access Provider (VAP) Program Phase 2 Award for Freestanding Article 31 Clinics – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................. 50 59-16P Authorizing the Purchase of Equipment and Making Appropriations Therefore – Area Agency on Aging ........................................................................................ 52 60-16P Establishing Income Eligibility Guidelines and Sliding Fee Scales – Department of Public Health ....................................................................................................... 52 61-16P Amending Resolutions #297-98 and #197-06P – “Establishing Policy for Department Head & Committee Chair’s Input into Establishment of the Compensation Schedule for the Payment of Chenango County Officers and Employees” ............................................................................................................................................... 54 62-16P Authorizing an Agreement with Eastern Travel for Charter Bus Service – Department of Planning and Development .................................................................................................................................................... 54 63-16P Calling Public Hearings Associated with Adoption of Chenango County Comprehensive Plan – Department of Planning and Development .............................................................................................................................. 54 64-16P Determining that Chenango County Shall Be Lead Agency for SEQRA Purposes of the Chenango County Comprehensive Plan Project ............................................................................................................................ 55 65-16 Authorizing the Adoption of the Chenango County Multi- Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan .................................................................................................... 55 66-16 Authorizing Award of Contracts for Repair to Traffic Control System – County Road 32/33 Intersection – Department of Public Works – Highway ......................................................................................................... 56 67-16P Authorizing Revised Solid Waste Hauler Agreements – Department of Public Waste Management ....................................................................................................... 56 68-16P Authorizing Award of Bid to Silverline Construction of Burdett, New York for Precast Prestressed Concrete Beams – Department of Public Works – Highway ........................................................................................... 57 69-16P Authorizing Award of Bid to Steven Miller Construction of Mayfield, New York for Precast Prestressed Concrete Beams – Department of Public Works – Highway ................................................................................................................................. 57 70-16 Authorizing Renewal of an Agreement with Xerox Government Systems, LLC for Firehouse Software System and Support Services – Bureau of Fire/ Emergency Management Services ................................................................................................................... 58 71-16 Authorizing Appropriation of Funds for District Attorney Salary Increase .................................................................................................................................. 58 72-16P Resolution Calling for an Increase in the Share of Revenue Counties Retain for Providing State DMV Services ............................................................................................................................................................ 59

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73-16 Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................... 59

Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, May 9, 2016

74-16 Granting Approval to Combine the Town of Oxford and Village of Oxford Vital Statistics Registration Districts Pursuant to Section 4120.2(A) of the Public Health Law ....................................................................................................................................................... 65 75-16P Calling a Public Hearing on the Inclusion of Viable Agricultural Lands within Certified Agricultural District ................................................................................ 65 76-16 Division and Distribution of Mortgage Tax – October 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016 .......................................................................................................................... 66 77-16 A Resolution Calling on the State of New York to Fully Reimburse Counties for District Attorney Salary Increases Set By the State ................................................................................................................................................ 67 78-16P Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Senior Account Clerk/ Typist Expenses – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................... 68 79-16P Creating Part-Time Clerk Position and Making Appropriations Therefore – Department of Social Services...................................................................................................... 69 80-16P Authorizing Transfers of Funds for Purchase of Building Access Control Equipment – Department of Public Facilities ..................................................................................... 69 81-16P Authorizing Appropriation of Funds for Expenses for the Purchase Of Shelving for Records Storage and Appeals – District Attorney .................................................................. 69 82-16P Authorizing Appropriation of New York State Department of Health Transitional Assistance for Public Transit – Public Transit .................................................................. 70 83-16P Authorizing Transfer of Remaining Funds and Closing Trust Agency Accounts for Federal Local Law Enforcement Block Grants – Sheriff’s Office .................................................................................................................................. 70 84-16P Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Purchase of Battery Operated Tripod Lights – Bureau of Fire/Emergency Management Services ................................................................. 71 85-16P Setting the Date of Tax Sale for the Year 2016 and Securing Title Search Services for Properties Subject to Tax Sale in 2017 ............................................................................. 71 86-16P Opposing the Acquisition of Real Property to Expand Bowman Lake State Park by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation ............................................................................................................... 71 87-16P Authorizing Agreement for Personal Care Services for the EISEP Program – Area Agency on Aging ................................................................................................................... 72 88-16P Proclaiming May 2016 Older Americans Month in Chenango County.............................................................................................................................................................. 73 89-16P Proclaiming May 2016 “Mental Health Awareness Month” in Chenango County............................................................................................................................................. 73 90-16 Authorizing Transfer and Appropriation of Funds for Opportunities for Chenango Housing Rehabilitation Program – Planning and Development .................................................................................................................................................... 74

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91-16P Authorizing Amendment to Lease Agreement with Plane Leather Repair, Inc. for Hangar Space at Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport ................................................................................................................................................. 74 92-16P Authorizing Renewal of Lease Agreement with Plane Leather Repair, Inc. for Hangar Space at Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport ................................................................................................................................................. 75 93-16P Authorizing Award of Bid to J&E Pile Driving, Inc. of Syracuse, New York, for Installation of Pilings – Department of Public Works – Highway ........................................................................................................................................................... 75 94-16 Authorizing an Agreement with Madison County for Joint Special Operations Unit Response – Sheriff’s Office ................................................................................................... 75 95-16P Authorizing Renewal of an Agreement with the New York Sate Department of Corrections and Community Supervision for the Purchase of Food Products from the Office of Nutritional Services – Sheriff’s Office ................................................................................................................................................ 76 96-16P Approval of 2016-2017 Annual Probation State Aid Plan and Application – Probation Office ........................................................................................................................ 76 97-16P 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 ..................................................................................................................................... 77 98-16 Calling Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2016 - A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 2 of 1977 “A Local Law of the County of Chenango, State of New York, Pursuant to Article Two, Section Ten of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York to Establish Residency and Domiciliary Employment Eligibility Qualifications for County Department Heads and Deputy Department Heads” (Failed) ............................................................................................................................ 77 99-16 Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................... 78

Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, June 13, 2016

100-16 Proclaiming the Month of June “Dairy Month” in Chenango County.............................................................................................................................................................. 85 101-16 Authorizing Inclusion of Parcel(s) in Agricultural Districts – Department of Planning & Development ......................................................................................................... 86 102-16 Authorizing Appropriation of Summer Youth Employment Program Funds – Department of Social Services ............................................................................................. 87 103-16 Calling Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2016 – A Local Law to Amend Local Law No. 5 of 1998 “A County Local Law to Establish a Department of Public Works, and to Merge Therein the Highway and the Department of Waste Management” ................................................................. 87 104-16P Authorizing Appropriation of New York Connects/Balancing Incentive Program Funds – Area Agency on Aging ......................................................................................... 89 105-16P Authorizing Reclassification of Position – Area Agency on Aging ................................................................. 89 106-16P Authorizing Increase in Threshold for Equipment Inventory Maintenance ..................................................... 89

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107-16P Resolution In Opposition to Proposed Amendment to Volunteer Firefighter’s Benefits Law ............................................................................................................................... 90 108-16P Authorizing Appointment of Probation Director II in Accordance with New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives – Probation Department ................................................................... 90 109-16 Making a Negative Declaration under SEQRA for Chenango County Comprehensive Plan Adoption ........................................................................................................................ 91 110-16P Authorizing License Agreement to MorphoTrust USA for Rental of Space -- Sheriff’s Office .................................................................................................................................. 91 111-16 Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................... 92

Regular Monthly Meeting

Monday, July 11, 2016

112-16 Authorizing Appropriation of “PAVE NY” Funds – Department of Public Works – Highway ............................................................................................................................. 98 113-16P Authorizing Appropriation of Planning Service Revenues – Planning & Development ................................................................................................................................. 98 114-16P Modify Credit Card Utilization and Use Policy ............................................................................................... 98 115-16P Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for Labor Relations Expenses – Personnel Office ............................................................................................................ 99 116-16P Authorizing Funding of Second Deputy Director of Public Works Position – Department of Public Works ............................................................................................... 99 117-16P Authorizing Refund of Real Property Taxes for 2016 Town of Otselic – Real Property Tax Services Department ....................................................................................... 99 118-16P Authorizing the Creation of Two Staff Social Worker Positions and Making Appropriations Therefore – Community Mental Hygiene Services ........................................................................................................................................... 100 119-16 Recognition to Cynthia Rifanburg Upon Her Retirement .............................................................................. 101 120-16P Authorizing Adoption of Standard Work Days for Chenango County Elected and Appointed Officials Participating in the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System .......................................................................... 102 121-16P Fixing 2017 Salaries for Chenango County Officers and Employees Paid in Accordance with the Compensation Schedule ................................................................. 103 122-16 Adoption of Chenango County Comprehensive Plan ..................................................................................... 103 123-16P Authorizing Fee for Asbestos Bags – Department of Public Works – Waste Management ......................................................................................................................... 105 124-16 Authorizing Appropriation of a Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Operations Grant – FY 2015-2016 – Sheriff’s Office ....................................................................... 105 125-16 Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................. 105

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Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, August 8, 2016

126-16 Sale of County Owned Lands in Various Townships – Delinquent Tax Services ................................................................................................................................ 110 127-16P Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Document Destruction Services – Records Management/County Clerk ............................................................................................. 115 128-16P Authorizing Appropriation of Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Funds for Non- Residential Domestic Violence Program – Department of Social Services ............................................................................................................................................... 115 129-16P Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for Airport Operations – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport ............................................................................................. 115 130-16P Authorizing the Purchase of Equipment and Making Appropriations Therefore – Area Agency on Aging ...................................................................................... 116 131-16P Authorizing Creation of Part-Time Building Inspector Position and Making Appropriations Therefore – Department of Public Health – Fire Code Enforcement ................................................................................. 116 132-16P Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for Community Support Services Coordinator Position – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................................... 117 133-16P Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Day-To-Day Travel and Overtime – Information Technology ....................................................................................................... 117 134-16P Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc., D/B/A Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter – Area Agency on Aging .................................................................................................................. 117 135-16P Amending Resolution #136-14P to Correct Error (Standard Work Day Resolution) ................................................................................................................... 118 136-16P Calling Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2016 “A Local Law Fixing Annual Salaries of Certain County Officers for the year 2017” ............................................................................................................................ 118 137-16P Adoption of Compensatory Time Policy for Compensation Schedule Employees Who Are Eligible for Overtime .................................................................................... 119 138-16 Amending Composition of Airport Steering Committee................................................................................ 119 139-16P Authorizing an Agreement with Ben Weitsman and Sons of Owego, New York for Scrap Metal and White Goods – Department of Public Works .......................................................................................................................... 120 140-16P 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 ................................................................................................................. 120 141-16 Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for Extra Hire Expenses – Legislative Board ........................................................................................................................................... 121 142-16P Declaring Vehicles Surplus and Authorizing Appropriation of Proceeds from Sale of Same – Sheriff’s Office ......................................................................................... 121 143-16 Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................. 122

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Regular Monthly Meeting Monday, September 12, 2016

144-16 Approving Continuation of Agricultural District #3A, Located in the Towns of Columbus, New Berlin, North Norwich, Preston, Plymouth, Sherburne and Smyrna and the Villages of Earlville, New Berlin, Sherburne and Smyrna ....................................................................... 127 145-16 Authorizing Appropriation of Funds for the Payment of Overtime Expenses – Public Safety Corrections ............................................................................................ 128 146-16 Sale of County Owned Land in Village of Bainbridge – Delinquent Tax Services ................................................................................................................................ 128 147-16P Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Reimbursement of Office Expenses – County Attorney ............................................................................................................... 129 148-16P Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for Purchase of Two Computers – Auditor ...................................................................................................................................... 130 149-16P Adoption of Equalization Rates for 2016 Assessment Rolls – Real Property Tax Services Department ............................................................................................ 130 150-16P Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for Training Expenses – Probation Office ........................................................................................................... 131 151-16P Authorizing Appropriation of Funds for the Purchase of Computers and Software ................................................................................................................................ 131 152-16P Authorizing Appropriation of Grant Funds from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for Child Safety Seat Program – FY 2017 – CFDA #20.602 – Sheriff’s Office ....................................................................... 131 153-16P Authorizing Appropriation of a State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (SLETPP) Grant – FY 2016 – CFDA #97.067 – Sheriff’s Office ................................................................................................ 132 154-16P Authorizing the Appropriation of E911 Surcharge Funds for Video Status Board System – Public Safety Corrections.......................................................................... 132 155-16P Authorizing Transfer of Funds for the Purchase of Tasers – Sheriff’s Office .............................................................................................................................................. 132 156-16P Authorizing the Appropriation of Emergency Management Performance Grant Funds – FY 2016 – CFDA #97.042 – Fire & Emergency Management Services ...................................................................................................... 133 157-16P Authorizing Appropriation of a State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant – FY 2016 – CFDA #97.067 – Fire & Emergency Management Services ...................................................................................................... 133 158-16P Authorizing Cancellation and Correction of 2016 Taxes Returned by Town of Pharsalia Tax Collector in Error – Delinquent Tax Services ................................................................................................................................ 133 159-16 Authorizing Application and Acceptance of Non-Primary Entitlement Grant Funds for Runway 1-19 On & Off Airport Tree Obstruction Removal – CFDA #20.106 – Lt. Warren E. Eaton / Chenango County Airport .................................................................................................................. 134 160-16P Deeding Back a Portion of Real Property Not Required for Road Improvements, Operation or Maintenance Pursuant to Agreement – Department of Public Works – Highway .................................................................................. 135

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161-16P Authorizing Planned Maintenance Agreement with Penn Power Systems – E911 Emergency Communications System ....................................................................... 135 162-16 Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................. 136

Regular Monthly Meeting Tuesday, October 11, 2016

163-16 Proclaiming the Month of October “Cooperative Extension and 4-H Month” in Chenango County ........................................................................................................... 139 164-16-P Authorizing One-Year Extension of a Natural Gas Purchase Agreement with Empire Natural Gas Corporation of Greene, New York ................................................................................................................. 140 165-16 Sale of County Owned Land in Various Townships – Delinquent Tax Services ................................................................................................................................ 141 166-16 Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for Medical Examiner .......................................................................................................................................... 141 167-16 Authorizing Appropriation of an Airport Improvement Plan (AIP) Grant for On & Off Airport Obstruction Removal and Making Awards Therefore – CFDA #20.106 – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/Chenango County Airport ............................................................................ 142 168-16P Authorizing Appropriation of Funds for the Purchase of Two (2) Rubber Tired Loaders – Department of Public Works ............................................................................. 143 169-16P Modifying Credit Card Utilization and Policy ............................................................................................... 143 170-16P Authorizing the Creation of Juvenile Detention and Rehabilitation Program Account – Department of Social Services .......................................................................................................................................................... 144 171-16P Authorizing Appropriation of Grant Funds from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for Police Traffic Services Program – FY 2017 – CFDA #20.600 – Sheriff’s Office .............................................................................................................................................. 144 172-16P Authorizing Appropriation of Grant Funds from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for Highway Safety Education Program – FY 2017 – CFDA #20.600 – Traffic Safety Board .......................................................................................................... 144 173-16P Establishing Date for Payment of Unpaid 2016-2017 School Taxes and 2016 Village Taxes and Final Date to Accept School and Village Taxes from School Districts and Villages ..................................................................................................................................... 145 174-16P Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for Departmental Expenses – Board of Elections ........................................................................................... 145 175-16P Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for Overtime Expenses – Board of Elections ....................................................................................................................... 146 176-16P Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for Assigned Counsel Expenses – Public Defender’s Office ............................................................................... 146 177-16P Authorizing Appropriation of Funds for Assigned Counsel Expenses – Public Defender’s Office ............................................................................................... 146

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178-16P Authorizing an Agreement for Registered Dietician Services – Area Agency on Aging ................................................................................................................. 146 179-16 Authorizing Lease Agreement with T-Mobile Northeast, LLC for Tower Site Space – Town of Otselic – E911 Telephone System ................................................................................................................. 147 180-16P Establishing November and December Meeting Dates for the Fall Term of Annual Session – Year 2016 .......................................................................................... 147 181-16 Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................. 148

Third Day of Annual Session Wednesday, November 2, 2016

182-16 Establishing Date for Public Hearing on 2017 Tentative Chenango County Budget ................................................................................................................ 155

Fourth Day of Annual Session Monday, November 14, 2016

183-16 Authorizing Levy of Past Due Water Charges in the South Otselic Water District – Town of Otselic ............................................................................................... 157 184-16 Authorizing Levy of Past Due Water Charges in the Mount Upton Water District – Town of Guilford ............................................................................................ 158 185-16 Authorizing Levy of Past Due Water Charges in the South New Berlin Water District – Town of New Berlin ................................................................................ 159 186-16P Authorizing the Signing of an Engineering Consultant Agreement with Barton & Loguidice, P.C. Engineers for Design Services for Leachate Tank Replacement – Countywide Landfill – Department of Public Works – Waste Management .......................................................................................................................................... 161 187-16P Authorizing Appropriation of Funds for Assigned Counsel Expenses – Public Defender’s Office ................................................................................................. 161 188-16P Authorizing Additional Cost of Living Adjustment Appropriation of Funds for Catholic Charities Contractual Services – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................ 162 189-16P Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Extra Hire Expenses – Public Facilities ................................................................................................................................................ 162 190-16P Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for Labor Relations Expenses – Personnel Office ................................................................................................. 162 191-16P Authorizing Ratification of 2017 Budget for the BAGS Solid Waste Management District ................................................................................................................... 163 192-16P Authorizing Appropriation of New York State Department of Health Performance Incentive Funds for Equipment Purchases – Department of Public Health ........................................................................................................ 163 193-16P Authorizing Payment of Preaudit of December 2016 Bills From 2016 Appropriations ............................................................................................................................... 163

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194-16P Authorizing Levy of Past Due Water Charges in the Hamlet of Guilford Water District – Town of Guilford ................................................................................................ 164 195-16P Authorizing Charge Backs to Towns and Cities .............................................................................................. 165 196-16P Final Credits and Debits from the Chenango County Treasurer .......................................................................................................................................................... 166 197-16P Adoption of County Taxable Totals – Real Property Tax Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 166 198-16P Credits to Towns for Part-County Sales Tax .................................................................................................... 167 199-16 Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Principal Account Clerk for Remainder of 2016 – Community Mental Hygiene Services ............................................................................................................. 168 200-16P Authorizing Adoption of Standard Work Days for Chenango County Elected and Appointed Officials Participating in the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System ....................................................................................................................... 168 201-16P Authorizing Reclassification of Position – Department of Social Services ......................................................................................................................... 169 202-16P Designation of Final Day ................................................................................................................................. 169 203-16P Authorizing Renewal of Various Agreements – Sheriff’s Office ................................................................................................................................................ 169 204-16P Designation of Official Democratic Newspaper .............................................................................................. 170 205-16P Designation of Official Republican Newspaper ............................................................................................... 170 206-16P Authorizing Application for New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Police Protection Equipment Program Grant .............................................................................................................. 171 207-16 Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................... 171

Fifth Day of Annual Session Tuesday, November 22, 2016

208-16 Chenango County Self Insurance Plan Charges for 2017 ............................................................................................................................................................ 181 209-16 Authorizing County Charges Against the City of Norwich for the Year 2017 .............................................................................................................................. 182 210-16 Designation Date of 2016 Warrant................................................................................................................... 183 211-16 Adoption of 2017 Budget ................................................................................................................................. 183 212-16 Making Appropriations for the Conduct of Chenango County Government for the Year 2017 ........................................................................................... 184 213-16 Authorizing Transfer of Funds for the Payment of Overtime and Extra Hire Expenses – Public Safety Corrections ....................................................................................................................................................... 184

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Sixth Day of Annual Session Monday, December 12, 2016

214-16 Calling Public Hearings for Community Development Block Grant Programs – Department of Planning & Development .................................................................................................................................................... 192 215-16 Authorizing the Chairman of This Board to Issue an Order for Dog Quarantine ................................................................................................................................ 192 216-16 Authorizing Appropriation of Tobacco Revenue Funds For County Office Building Related HVAC Repairs/ Replacements – Public Facilities ..................................................................................................................... 192 217-16 Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Personnel Services – Various Departments ....................................................................................................................................... 193 218-16 Authorizing Appropriation of Funds for Community College Expenses ............................................................................................................................................. 194 219-16 Authorizing the Chenango County Treasurer to Make Payment for Civil Service Employee’s Association Arbitration Order ............................................................................................................................................. 194 220-16P Authorizing the Chenango County Treasurer to Appropriate Prior Year Funds Raised for Certain Benefits and Expenses ........................................................................... 195 221-16 Authorizing Appropriation of Federal Section 5311 Operating Assistance – Mass Transportation ................................................................................................... 195 222-16P Authorizing Appropriation of State Direct Care Worker Revenue – Area Agency on Aging ................................................................................................................... 196 223-16P Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for Appeals Expenses – District Attorney’s Office................................................................................................ 196 224-16P Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for Purchase of a Laptop Computer – Traffic .............................................................................................................................. 196 225-16P Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for Overtime Expenses – County Clerk’s Office ...................................................................................................................................... 196 226-16P Authorizing Appropriation of Funds for Program Expenses – Children’s Services Program ........................................................................................................................... 197 227-16P Division and Distribution of Mortgage Tax – April 1, 2016 Through September 30, 2016 ........................................................................................................................... 197 228-16P Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from Appropriation Account to Capital Project Account – Bureau of Fire ...................................................................................... 198 229-16P Authorizing the Chenango County Treasurer to Appropriate Year-End Balances for Landfill Closure – Department of Public Works – Waste Management ................................................................................................................ 198 230-16P 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 .................................................................................................................... 199 231-16P Requesting New York State to Enact Legislation Extending The Existing Authority for Chenango County to Impose the Additional One Percent Sales Tax for the Chenango County Public Safety Building ..................................................................................................................................... 199

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232-16P Town Budgets for 2017 Town General Levy ................................................................................................... 200 233-16P Town Highway Tax Levy for 2017 .................................................................................................................. 201 234-16P Levy of Special District Tax in Towns for the Year 2017 ............................................................................... 202 235-16P Authorizing Appropriation of Storm Recovery Revenue to Refund to Granting Agency – Department of Public Works – Highway ............................................................................................................................................ 205 236-16P Changing 2013 Tax Rolls Pertaining to Court Orders for the Town of Guilford – Real Property Tax Services Department ...................................................................................................................................................... 206 237-16P Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Access Road to Fire Pond at Preston Manor ..................................................................................................................................... 206 238-16P Relevy of Returned School Tax ....................................................................................................................... 207 239-16P Relevy of 2016 Unpaid Village Taxes – Real Property Tax Services Department ................................................................................................................................. 208 240-16P Authorizing the Renewal of Various Agreements for the Year 2017 – Area Agency on Aging ................................................................................................................ 209 241-16P Authorizing the Renewal of Various Agreements for the Year 2017 – Department of Public Health ....................................................................................................... 209 242-16P Appointing Scott Cohen, M.D., Medical Director – Department of Public Health ............................................................................................................................ 211 243-16P Authorizing Youth Bureau Director to Sign Amendments for Youth Bureau Budget ................................................................................................................................. 211 244-16P Authorizing Chairman of the Board and Youth Bureau Director to Sign Agreements with Subcontract Agencies ................................................................................ 211 245-16P Authorizing Youth Bureau Director and Chairman of the Board to Sign All Necessary Contracts and Forms – Youth Bureau .............................................................................................................................................................. 211 246-16 Authorizing an Agreement for Consultant for Professional Services Relating to Request for Proposals for Chenango County Deferred Compensation Plan ............................................................................................................... 212 247-16P Authorizing Appointment of Kathryn J. Clemens as Director of Chenango County Youth Bureau ................................................................................................... 212 248-16P Authorizing Reimbursement to Director of Weights and Measures for Office Space in His Home ................................................................................................... 213 249-16P 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 .................................................................................................................................................. 213 250-16P Authorizing the Creation of Capital Project Account for Airport Improvement Expenses – Lt. Warren E. Eaton/ Chenango County Airport ................................................................................................................................ 213 251-16 Authorizing Renewal of License Agreements for Rental Of Space to Abstract Companies – County Clerk ............................................................................................ 214

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252-16 Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for Extra Hire Expenses – Public Defender ............................................................................................................................................... 214 253-16 Authorizing Appropriation of Allocated Department Charges for Document Destruction Services – Records Management/ County Clerk .................................................................................................................................................... 214 254-16 Resolution Requesting Introduction of Home Rule Legislation Relative to Residency Requirement for Corrections Officers in Chenango County ....................................................................................................... 214 255-16 Authorizing an Agreement with Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. for Disaster LAN (DLAN) Incident Management System – Fire & Emergency Management Services ............................................................................................................................................................ 216 256-16P Designating the Date for the 2017 Organizational Meeting of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors ................................................................................................ 217 257-16P Establishing Monthly Board Meeting Dates for 2017 ...................................................................................... 217 258-16P Authorizing Agreements with Machine Technicians for 2017 – Board of Elections ................................................................................................................................ 218 259-16 Bills and Claims ............................................................................................................................................... 218

2017Town 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 Town of Town of Town of Town of Town of Town of Town ofAFTON BAINBRIDGE COLUMBUS COVENTRY GERMAN GREENE GUILFORD LINCKLAEN MCDONOUGH NEW BERLIN N. NORWICH NORWICH OTSELIC OXFORD PHARSALIA PITCHER PLYMOUTH PRESTON SHERBURNE SMITHVILLE SMYRNA Totals

SALARIES:Supervisor $7,500.00 $7,490.00 $4,500.00 $4,000.00 $4,954.00 $51,397.00 $7,079.00 $4,500.00 $3,400.00 $8,911.00 $7,000.00 $7,825.00 $6,150.00 $7,000.00 $6,365.00 $5,000.00 $6,000.00 $1,700.00 $6,750.00 $2,369.00 $4,318.00 $164,208.00Justice of the Peace $20,000.00 $19,584.00 $4,350.00 $8,200.00 $3,204.00 $38,573.00 $16,900.00 $3,000.00 $5,250.00 $14,459.00 $15,250.00 $21,000.00 $4,059.00 $6,820.00 $6,365.00 $5,000.00 $7,200.00 $7,290.00 $9,659.00 $3,700.00 $3,378.00 $223,241.00Councilmen $7,200.00 $9,725.00 $6,000.00 $4,800.00 $3,204.00 $16,244.00 $8,082.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $14,387.00 $4,000.00 $7,200.00 $2,816.00 $4,443.00 $4,436.00 $3,600.00 $5,600.00 $2,000.00 $8,484.00 $3,708.00 $3,864.00 $127,793.00Town Clerk/Deputy $21,392.00 $34,969.00 $12,250.00 $7,800.00 $4,954.00 $63,760.00 $29,648.00 $9,000.00 $7,900.00 $47,806.00 $24,136.00 $15,607.00 $8,582.00 $22,160.00 $7,867.00 $8,250.00 $13,500.00 $7,828.00 $23,721.00 $5,300.00 $9,192.00 $385,622.00Tax Collector $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,040.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 $5,200.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,100.00 $0.00 $16,340.00Assessor(s) $17,050.00 $17,145.00 $7,880.00 $11,675.00 $6,093.00 $49,552.00 $18,534.00 $5,475.00 $7,500.00 $30,881.00 $22,100.00 $17,871.00 $6,800.00 $26,920.00 $9,485.00 $7,750.00 $10,000.00 $7,000.00 $38,995.00 $9,785.00 $12,387.00 $340,878.00Attorney $0.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 $2,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 $14,000.00Police & Constable $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 $121,312.00 $1,200.00 $3,723.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,700.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $129,935.00Supt. of Highways/Deputy $45,450.00 $51,993.00 $41,390.00 $41,615.00 $41,138.00 $67,898.00 $52,580.00 $42,000.00 $37,000.00 $54,341.00 $45,900.00 $37,000.00 $45,680.00 $54,814.00 $50,400.00 $43,000.00 $50,000.00 $47,757.00 $63,651.00 $37,300.00 $50,171.00 $1,001,078.00Other Personnel/ExpensesBuildings/Garage $20,700.00 $22,500.00 $76,000.00 $14,250.00 $3,000.00 $47,842.00 $38,348.00 $3,000.00 $14,200.00 $15,600.00 $34,000.00 $32,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00 $13,000.00 $12,000.00 $9,081.00 $4,700.00 $8,000.00 $398,221.00Other General Govt. Support $66,860.00 $99,867.00 $47,050.00 $42,200.00 $25,400.00 $136,496.00 $90,742.00 $59,575.00 $52,650.00 $159,219.00 $33,401.00 $78,879.00 $17,123.00 $49,903.00 $32,135.00 $20,285.00 $56,500.00 $42,517.00 $93,872.00 $52,452.00 $45,300.00 $1,302,426.00Public Safety $9,047.00 $1,800.00 $4,925.00 $3,600.00 $2,421.00 $10,046.00 $9,580.00 $3,500.00 $9,400.00 $27,489.00 $4,300.00 $4,233.00 $6,334.00 $5,768.00 $2,200.00 $4,640.00 $5,520.00 $4,868.00 $0.00 $4,625.00 $3,550.00 $127,846.00Health $6,000.00 $0.00 $150.00 $0.00 $3,526.00 $2,606.00 $2,527.00 $5,220.00 $450.00 $840.00 $350.00 $400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,100.00 $100.00 $700.00 $550.00 $38,125.00 $650.00 $3,000.00 $66,294.00Home & Comm. Svcs $2,000.00 $1,750.00 $5,650.00 $6,550.00 $500.00 $2,000.00 $8,322.00 $10,300.00 $500.00 $0.00 $100.00 $650.00 $600.00 $0.00 $2,600.00 $1,600.00 $3,800.00 $480.00 $0.00 $5,271.00 $500.00 $53,173.00Transportation $18,400.00 $22,250.00 $900.00 $28,500.00 $22,500.00 $44,548.00 $5,300.00 $3,000.00 $32,000.00 $11,000.00 $27,350.00 $5,000.00 $15,150.00 $16,000.00 $0.00 $19,700.00 $44,700.00 $1,350.00 $27,000.00 $19,650.00 $10,000.00 $374,298.00Economic Assistance & Opportunity $0.00 $2,700.00 $0.00 $1,100.00 $0.00 $1,400.00 $700.00 $300.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $75.00 $0.00 $500.00 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10,575.00Cultural ‐ Recreation $4,500.00 $100,900.00 $12,700.00 $4,000.00 $2,660.00 $3,380.00 $29,638.00 $3,700.00 $9,700.00 $27,597.00 $2,600.00 $10,500.00 $15,120.00 $54,910.00 $2,150.00 $3,250.00 $2,400.00 $3,125.00 $0.00 $5,700.00 $8,520.00 $307,050.00Undistributed $46,000.00 $72,855.00 $39,295.00 $27,360.00 $14,795.14 $259,938.00 $195,902.00 $11,000.00 $17,500.00 $80,829.00 $46,325.00 $68,742.00 $17,000.00 $45,200.00 $31,600.00 $40,800.00 $22,455.00 $21,750.00 $83,372.00 $22,950.00 $33,247.00 $1,198,915.14Total Appropriations $292,099.00 $474,528.00 $267,040.00 $205,650.00 $138,349.14 $795,680.00 $513,882.00 $167,570.00 $204,450.00 $614,671.00 $269,512.00 $319,670.00 $159,914.00 $306,938.00 $162,703.00 $166,050.00 $246,575.00 $163,915.00 $403,010.00 $189,810.00 $195,427.00 $6,257,443.14Total Revenues $97,024.00 $177,600.00 $227,040.00 $205,650.00 $75,431.42 $266,446.00 $321,333.00 $57,300.00 $144,450.00 $127,868.00 $180,225.00 $319,670.00 $101,950.00 $111,756.00 $162,703.00 $94,050.00 $191,850.00 $92,723.00 $102,000.00 $129,250.00 $60,409.00 $3,246,728.42Amount to be raised by Tax $195,075.00 $296,928.00 $40,000.00 $0.00 $62,917.72 $529,234.00 $192,549.00 $110,270.00 $60,000.00 $486,803.00 $89,287.00 $0.00 $57,964.00 $195,182.00 $0.00 $72,000.00 $54,725.00 $71,192.00 $301,010.00 $60,560.00 $135,018.00 $3,010,714.72

HIGHWAYItem I ‐ Townwide (DA)Appropriations $314,000.00 $152,925.00 $664,175.00 $550,675.00 $218,383.32 $555,978.00 $1,133,896.01 $367,050.00 $474,100.00 $20,000.00 $403,900.00 $363,468.00 $318,907.00 $312,790.00 $231,100.00 $291,350.00 $1,007,909.00 $362,431.00 $508,160.00 $550,967.00 $210,850.00 $9,013,014.33Revenues $43,200.00 $19,550.00 $264,175.00 $187,275.00 $123,041.58 $95,000.00 $451,279.01 $133,500.00 $202,000.00 $0.00 $235,736.00 $308,259.00 $120,600.00 $45,300.00 $200,100.00 $131,350.00 $400,886.00 $128,100.00 $28,313.00 $222,500.00 $0.00 $3,340,164.59Amount to be rasied by tax $270,800.00 $133,375.00 $400,000.00 $363,400.00 $95,341.74 $460,978.00 $682,617.00 $233,550.00 $272,100.00 $20,000.00 $168,164.00 $55,209.00 $198,307.00 $267,490.00 $31,000.00 $160,000.00 $607,023.00 $234,331.00 $479,847.00 $328,467.00 $210,850.00 $5,672,849.74Item II ‐ Outside Village (DB)Appropriations $349,000.00 $478,520.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $892,584.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $679,964.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $481,246.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $618,895.00 $0.00 $225,625.00 $3,725,834.00Revenues $349,000.00 $330,100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $717,850.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $340,098.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $448,156.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $431,631.00 $0.00 $225,625.00 $2,842,460.00Amount to be rasied by tax $0.00 $148,420.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $174,734.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $339,866.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $33,090.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $187,264.00 $0.00 $0.00 $883,374.00

Public Library Fund (L)Appropriations $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 $198,023.00 $0.00 $0.00 $198,023.00Revenues $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 $17,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $17,500.00Amount to be rasied by tax $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 $180,523.00 $0.00 $0.00 $180,523.00

Schedule of Real Property Tax Levy By County Board Of Supervisors For Collection 2017

Town City of Grand

2017 Abstract Afton Bainbridge Columbus Coventry German Greene Guilford Lincklaen McDonough N. Berlin N. Norwich Norwich Otselic Oxford Pharsalia Pitcher Plymouth Preston Sherburne Smithville Smyrna Totals Norwich Totals

County General Tax 1,503,189.58 1,696,597.90 864,289.87 969,427.59 257,317.00 3,196,734.52 1,716,793.29 253,426.57 585,772.52 1,375,672.29 931,743.92 2,242,786.65 517,726.32 1,684,454.23 591,751.15 368,150.63 939,850.50 581,103.34 1,883,735.82 787,595.32 714,073.78 23,662,192.79 2,424,608.36 26,086,801.15

Rollbacks 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,392.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,392.70 0.00 5,392.70

Field Books And Assessment Rolls 2,262.51 2,204.48 913.47 1,362.73 603.40 3,467.56 2,383.46 522.56 1,214.92 1,949.43 1,195.73 2,442.10 950.38 2,723.36 891.79 729.41 1,592.96 888.63 2,293.86 1,207.82 1,335.41 33,135.97 2,486.11 35,622.08

Consolidated Health District 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

Town Payments to Reduce Levy 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

County Self Insurance 42,386.69 47,843.81 24,372.78 27,336.51 7,256.52 90,142.19 48,411.61 7,146.00 16,517.18 38,791.31 26,275.82 63,233.96 14,598.32 47,494.59 16,687.79 10,381.13 26,494.09 16,387.52 53,120.33 22,208.10 20,135.02 667,221.27 68,372.23 735,593.50

Excess/Deficit From Prior Year (1,179.06) (1,458.72) (210.51) (316.43) (501.94) (1,002.21) (1,599.82) (38.32) (1,032.57) (314.11) (236.52) 511.43 78.97 (281.35) (48.45) (146.15) (673.40) (587.75) (872.64) (313.44) (1,326.99) (11,549.98) 2.63 (11,547.35)

Excess From Current Year 266.88 455.54 188.41 140.69 13.25 573.10 364.77 15.58 60.42 315.63 48.25 104.32 26.71 188.83 37.91 34.32 136.21 32.11 362.42 81.64 116.31 3,563.30 0.00 3,563.30

Total County Tax Levy 1,546,926.60 1,745,643.01 889,554.02 997,951.09 264,688.23 3,289,915.16 1,766,353.31 261,072.39 602,532.47 1,421,807.25 959,027.20 2,309,078.46 533,380.70 1,734,579.66 609,320.19 379,149.34 967,400.36 597,823.85 1,938,639.79 810,779.44 734,333.53 24,359,956.05 2,495,469.33 26,855,425.38

Sales Tax Credit (139,561.52) (159,473.24) (78,503.72) (88,016.12) (23,658.72) (290,744.24) (155,665.60) 0.00 (54,378.80) (131,753.48) (86,086.88) (203,488.08) (47,439.68) (153,476.12) (56,147.36) (33,440.68) (86,813.68) (53,738.04) (168,855.84) (72,675.72) (66,082.48) (2,150,000.00) 0.00 (2,150,000.00)

Net County Tax Levy 1,407,365.08 1,586,169.77 811,050.30 909,934.97 241,029.51 2,999,170.92 1,610,687.71 261,072.39 548,153.67 1,290,053.77 872,940.32 2,105,590.38 485,941.02 1,581,103.54 553,172.83 345,708.66 880,586.68 544,085.81 1,769,783.95 738,103.72 668,251.05 22,209,956.05 2,495,469.33 24,705,425.38

Relevied Village Taxes 32,823.22 95,006.96 0.00 0.00 0.00 31,740.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 73,565.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 77,444.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30,549.92 0.00 12,966.88 354,097.38 0.00 354,097.38

Returned School Tax 314,560.73 307,438.53 104,127.17 261,328.32 66,494.87 481,289.95 342,490.86 41,906.07 128,612.07 221,712.22 85,095.56 57,543.46 84,525.50 324,807.96 58,628.40 83,099.98 26,756.51 112,893.37 213,371.97 158,517.24 131,266.13 3,606,466.87 0.00 3,606,466.87

Total Due County Treasurer 1,754,749.03 1,988,615.26 915,177.47 1,171,263.29 307,524.38 3,512,201.15 1,953,178.57 302,978.46 676,765.74 1,585,331.88 958,035.88 2,163,133.84 570,466.52 1,983,355.73 611,801.23 428,808.64 907,343.19 656,979.18 2,013,705.84 896,620.96 812,484.06 26,170,520.30 2,495,469.33 28,665,989.63

Town Taxes

General Townwide 195,075.00 296,928.00 40,000.00 0.00 62,917.72 529,234.00 192,549.00 110,270.00 60,000.00 486,803.00 76,787.00 0.00 57,964.00 203,182.00 0.00 72,000.00 54,725.00 71,192.00 470,559.00 60,560.00 135,018.00 3,175,763.72 0.00 3,175,763.72

General Outside Village 19,350.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 50,152.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17,642.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31,975.00 0.00 0.00 119,119.00 0.00 119,119.00

Highway Townwide 270,800.00 133,375.00 400,000.00 363,400.00 95,341.74 460,978.00 682,617.00 233,550.00 272,100.00 20,000.00 168,164.00 55,209.00 198,307.00 267,490.00 31,000.00 160,000.00 607,023.00 234,331.00 479,847.00 328,467.00 210,850.00 5,672,849.74 0.00 5,672,849.74

Highway Outside Village 0.00 148,420.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 174,734.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 339,866.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33,090.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 187,264.00 0.00 0.00 883,374.00 0.00 883,374.00

Total 485,225.00 578,723.00 440,000.00 363,400.00 158,259.46 1,215,098.00 875,166.00 343,820.00 332,100.00 864,311.00 244,951.00 55,209.00 256,271.00 503,762.00 31,000.00 232,000.00 661,748.00 305,523.00 1,169,645.00 389,027.00 345,868.00 9,851,106.46 0.00 9,851,106.46

Special District Taxes

Fire 140,115.00 155,175.00 59,189.00 98,500.00 32,374.00 219,221.00 217,975.47 23,593.00 76,250.00 141,853.32 192,656.00 664,132.00 75,906.00 177,172.00 87,661.00 38,193.00 145,077.83 68,797.57 77,055.00 116,743.00 49,000.00 2,856,639.19 0.00 2,856,639.19

Light 3,400.00 400.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,166.00 14,750.00 0.00 0.00 6,361.00 9,900.00 12,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 48,477.00 0.00 48,477.00

Water 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32,364.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 440.00 12,035.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 49,839.00 0.00 49,839.00

Sewer 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 109,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 109,500.00 0.00 109,500.00

Relevied Water 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,528.33 0.00 0.00 16,119.33 0.00 0.00 1,596.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31,243.90 0.00 31,243.90

Relevied Sidewalk 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

Special Other 0.00 7,850.00 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 7,850.00 0.00 7,850.00

Total 143,515.00 163,425.00 59,189.00 98,500.00 32,374.00 220,387.00 278,617.80 23,593.00 76,250.00 164,333.65 202,556.00 786,572.00 89,537.24 182,172.00 87,661.00 38,193.00 145,077.83 68,797.57 77,055.00 116,743.00 49,000.00 3,103,549.09 0.00 3,103,549.09

Total To Town Supervisor 628,740.00 742,148.00 499,189.00 461,900.00 190,633.46 1,435,485.00 1,153,783.80 367,413.00 408,350.00 1,028,644.65 447,507.00 841,781.00 345,808.24 685,934.00 118,661.00 270,193.00 806,825.83 374,320.57 1,246,700.00 505,770.00 394,868.00 12,954,655.55 0.00 12,954,655.55

Total All Taxes 2,383,489.03 2,730,763.26 1,414,366.47 1,633,163.29 498,157.84 4,947,686.15 3,106,962.37 670,391.46 1,085,115.74 2,613,976.53 1,405,542.88 3,004,914.84 916,274.76 2,669,289.73 730,462.23 699,001.64 1,714,169.02 ########## 3,260,405.84 1,402,390.96 1,207,352.06 39,125,175.85 2,495,469.33 41,620,645.18

Taxable Valuations

Countywide Purposes 96,203,043 167,889,076 78,464,860 88,006,196 10,746,233 290,200,586 155,854,618 13,331,735 41,093,508 132,463,792 52,235,226 104,840,191 21,632,861 100,915,581 27,839,823 16,041,912 50,553,825 21,102,957 136,810,959 42,182,626 42,782,506 1,691,192,114 143,074,818 1,834,266,932

Townwide Purposes 98,423,520 166,870,418 79,971,173 90,614,436 16,064,764 289,764,354 158,112,864 18,375,391 52,520,108 134,805,068 52,785,061 104,788,548 21,632,861 102,539,668 27,827,731 18,207,181 53,575,049 21,823,070 136,287,913 50,205,063 45,832,908 1,741,027,149 0 1,741,027,149

Town Outside Village Purposes 76,971,025 113,941,120 79,971,173 90,614,436 16,064,764 215,642,571 158,112,864 18,375,391 52,520,108 103,181,382 52,785,061 104,788,548 21,632,861 74,847,413 27,827,731 18,207,181 53,575,049 21,823,070 83,058,696 50,205,063 39,938,157 1,474,083,664 0 1,474,083,664

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 sixteen.

/s/ Lawrence N. Wilcox Lawrence N. Wilcox, Chairman

/s/ RC Woodford RC Woodford, Clerk

March 2017

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CHENANGO COUNTY

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