REGULAR SESSION

FIRST DAY

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

The Board Chair called the Board to order, the roll was called and the following Representatives were found to be present:

Frazier, Powers, Clark, Murphy, Koren, Lindberg, Rosenthal, Kosmer, McCarty, Schwerd, Koutnik, Rothenberger, Rowinski, Stuligross.

Under Privilege of the Floor, Al Colone spoke on behalf of the Greater Oneonta Economic Development Council regarding an Oneonta Sports Tourism program. He encouraged the County Board to form a steering committee to work with the Council to refine the plan and ultimately have the program included within Otsego County Tourism department and become a reality in 2014. He said sports tourism could be a viable component of County Tourism towards growing sales tax revenue and lodging tax revenue. He said the plan calls for increasing the County Tourism budget by approximately $70,000.

Sandra Bliss, Town of Middlefield, referenced Resolution No. 230 on the agenda relating to appointment of members to the Workforce Investment Board for Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties and urged the Board to appoint a labor representative to the WIB board, when appropriate, if there is not one currently appointed.

Patti Zellmer of Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties, Director of Otsego 4-H Program, invited Board members to participate with a 4-H member in the Otsego County Agriculture on Parade event at the County Fair on July 30th. She explained the event as an opportunity to portray agricultural products from each county district.

Bill Gibson of Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties, interim Ag Educator, stated that he has completed his tour of the County and has identified 583 farm enterprises. Going forward he will work with Oneonta businesses that sell local products to promote agricultural products. He reviewed upcoming meetings with organic berry operations and the Leatherstocking Shepherd’s Association.

The minutes of April 29, 2013, May 1, 2013, and May 15, 2013 were approved.

The following communications were read and ordered filed:

Notice of Claim, Michael J. Miller versus The Village of Cooperstown, The County of Otsego, P.O. Kevin Voce, Sheriff Richard J. Devlin, Jr., Undersheriff Cameron S. Allison, Deputy James Matenuas, and Sgt. Jack Wilkins. Claimant seeks monetary damages for an undetermined period of time for medical and other expenses attributed to his injuries, pain and suffering. Amount of claim is undetermined at this time.

Notice of Claim, City of New York against Otsego County for failure to pay the costs of Police Officer Sheehan’s attendance at police training school. Amount of claim is a pro-rated amount of expense totaling $52,228.60 plus interest.

Otsego County Planning Department, as acting Planning Agency – 2012 Annual Report.

Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. – 2012 Financial Audit.

Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority – April 2013 Monthly Financial Information.

Otsego County Treasurer’s Office – 2012 AUD, Annual Financial Report.

Earl Hendee, Mt. Upton NY – Letter explaining that his home and property have been damaged during high water events and debris is backing up. He is concerned with what might happen in the future with the debris when the next flood comes.

Notice of Public Hearing – County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency on June 19, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at The Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, Oneonta NY, on proposed Hillside Commons Oneonta, LLC project.

The following reports are on file with the Clerk of the Board:

Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority – Monthly Operations Report for April 2013 daily records of Solid Waste Deliveries and itemized Statement of April 2013 Revenues.

Under Special Presentations, Alexander Mathes, of Mathes Public Affairs and former executive director of Greene County IDA, addressed the Board regarding economic development in the public sector. Topics included specifics on organizational structure, public and private roles, importance of partnerships, funding, key steps to goals, marketing, and assets.

The Board Chair declared a short break.

The Board reconvened.

Scott Fickbohm, Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District, gave an overview of the District’s operations and events. He reported on the Agricultural Community Program (AEM), grants, water quality monitoring research, the District’s assistance to residents and municipalities, emergency stream Intervention training, hydroseeding, Canadarago Lake watershed plan, composting pilot project, Envirothon, conservation as economic development relating to the County’s monetary investment in the District, and the District’s future responsibility to keep pace with demand for services and programs.

The reports of the Standing Committees were given and ordered filed.

Representative Powers moved for an executive session at 12:25 p.m. to discuss negotiations regarding DSBA and PBA units. Seconded, Frazier. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Motion carried.

The Board reconvened at 12:35 p.m.

Representative Lindberg moved to dispense with the reading of all reports and resolutions. Seconded, Koutnik. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Motion carried.

MORTGAGE TAX DISTRIBUTION - 2013
The Administration Committee presents the following report of Mortgage Tax Distribution made in accordance with reports of the County Clerk and County Treasurer and in compliance with the provisions of law. The committee has reconciled the distribution of Mortgage Tax from October 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013 as follows:
Tax District / Amount Allocated To Tax District / Amount Apportioned To Villages / Amount Apportioned To City and Towns
Oneonta City / 55,873.29 / 55,873.29
Burlington / 2,522.60 / 2,522.60
Butternuts / 11,903.87 / 951.25 / 10,952.62
Cherry Valley / 7,712.04 / 1,092.04 / 6,620.00
Decatur / 1,250.40 / 1,250.40
Edmeston / 7,154.15 / 7,154.15
Exeter / 6,468.81 / 6,468.81
Hartwick / 17,488.96 / 17,488.96
Laurens / 19,437.85 / 546.63 / 18,891.22
Maryland / 7,539.04 / 7,539.04
Middlefield / 37,901.05 / 2,037.01 / 35,864.04
Milford / 20,795.65 / 924.74 / 19,870.91
Morris / 12,882.99 / 1,685.91 / 11,197.08
New Lisbon / 8,440.04 / 8,440.04
Oneonta Town / 87,565.32 / 87,565.32
Otego / 17,232.29 / 2,515.67 / 14,716.62
Otsego / 74,398.75 / 14,608.79 / 59,789.96
Pittsfield / 10,635.94 / 10,635.94
Plainfield / 4,025.25 / 4,025.25
Richfield / 13,509.76 / 2,218.25 / 11,291.51
Roseboom / 4,321.51 / 4,321.51
Springfield / 4,694.80 / 4,694.80
Unadilla / 17,862.84 / 2,137.98 / 15,724.86
Westford / 2,971.11 / 2,971.11
Worcester / 9,121.64 / 9,121.64
Totals / 463,709.95 / 28,718.27 / 434,991.68
Dated: / May 6, 2013
The Administration Committee offers the following resolution and moves its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Board issues its warrant to the County Treasurer for the distribution of the amount in his hands in accordance with the foregoing report.

Seconded, Koutnik. Oral vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 223-20130605

RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF

THE BOARD TO CONTRACT WITH

THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF

HEALTH TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS

FOR IMMUNIZATION ACTION PLAN

LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL

RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board, on behalf of the Otsego County Department of Health, be and hereby is authorized to execute a grant agreement with the State of New York Department of Health for the period of April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2018, and to receive grant funds in the amount of $31,130 for an Immunization Action Plan, for the period April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014; and be it further

RESOLVED, that said grant agreement shall contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego.

Seconded, McCarty. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 224-20130605

RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING SUPERINTENDENT OF

HIGHWAYS TO CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE

OF CERTAIN MATERIAL, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

(ASPHALT CONCRETE (HOT MIX))

MCCARTY, FRAZIER, MURPHY

WHEREAS, bids have been requested and duly received by the Purchasing Agent for certain material, supplies and services for the Highway Department; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has made a report to the Public Works Committee of this Board, and this Committee has made a recommendation to this Board that the lowest responsible bids be accepted; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Superintendent of Highways be and hereby is authorized to contract with the following firms as set forth below, in accordance with the specifications and bids heretofore received; said bid proposals being on file at the Highway Department and in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Representatives:

PROJECT:

Resurfacing of CR #22 (0.70+/- miles)

Cost: $111,825.00

BIDDER:

Hanson Aggregates, Inc.

237 Kingdom Road

Jordanville, NY 13361

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the funds for this expenditure are included in the 2013 Highway Budget under D5110.4500, D5110.4570, D5110.4572, D5110.4800, D5110.4818, D5112.2020, D5112.2093, D5112.2098, D5113.2104, D5112.2121.

Seconded, Lindberg. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 225-20130605

RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE

CONTRACT WITH LISA CASLER, M.S., PMHNP-BCC, NPP,

FOR MEDICAL CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR

OTSEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES

LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL

WHEREAS, there is a need for medical consultation services at the Otsego County Community Services Clinic; and

WHEREAS, Lisa Casler, M.S., PMHNP-BCC, NPP, has expressed a willingness to provide such services; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to execute a contract with Lisa Casler, M.S., PMHNP-BCC, NPP, 32 Hartford Terrace, New Hartford, New York 13413, for medical consultation services for the Otsego County Community Services Clinic, for the period June 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, at the rate of $80.00 per hour, for up to 480 hours, not to exceed $38,400 for the term of the contract; and be it further

RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2013 Mental Health Budget (4310-A) at line 4880 Mental Health Consult and consist of 100% reimbursement from fees, state and federal aid/reimbursement.

Seconded, Rowinski. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 226-20130605

RESOLUTION – AWARDING MEDICAL SUPPLY

CONTRACTS FOR COUNTY OF OTSEGO

MURPHY, POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER

WHEREAS, the Otsego County Purchasing Department advertised for sealed bids for supplying medical supplies to the County in accordance with specifications prepared and advertised to proposed bidders by the Otsego County Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has made a report to the Administration Committee of this Board, and this Committee has made a recommendation to this Board that the lowest responsible bids be accepted; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board is hereby authorized to enter into contracts to purchase medical supplies from the following firms for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 inclusive, and that said contracts shall be in accordance with bid specifications, as well as contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego:

BUFFALO HOSPITAL SUPPLY
Bid Item # / Product / Order # / Price/Case
1 / Aloe Vesta 2-n-1 Wash & Shampoo / Convatec 324611 / $28.73
2 / Aloe Vesta 2-n-1 Wash & Shampoo / Convatec 324609 / $42.43
3 / Aloe Vesta 2-n-1 Foam / Convatec 325308 / $34.40
4 / Aloe Vesta 2-n-1 Skin Conditioner / Convatec 324809 / $50.39
5 / Aloe Vesta 2-n-1 Protective Ointment / Convatec 324908 / $43.70
20 / Duoderm 4”x3” Gel Dressing / Convatec 1876-60 / $11.81
22 / Adult Briefs – Medium / Kendall 65033 / $23.65
23 / Adult Briefs – Large / Kendall 65034 / $22.58
24 / Adult Briefs – X-Large / Kendall 63065 / $22.58
26 / Adult Pull-Ups – Medium / Kendall 1605 / $21.74
27 / Adult Pull-Ups – Large / Kendall 1845 / $21.74
29 / Adult Pull-Ups – X-Large / Kendall 1850 / $21.74
40 / Aquacel AG Rope / Convatec 403771 / $60.60
MOHAWK HOSPTIAL EQUIPMENT
Bid Item # / Product / Order # / Price/Case
11 / O2 Filled Humidifiers / Alligience 00020620 / $20.60
15 / Suture Removal Kits / Dynarex 4521 / $22.70
17 / Toothettes / Ballard 12245 / $61.00
35 / Lancets Saf-T-Pro / Accucheck 951 / $34.35
37 / HiLo Control for Glucometer / Assure 4 560006 / $8.60
44 / Pill Crusher Pouches / Links Medical Products #PC1000 / $26.90
MOORE MEDICAL
Bid Item # / Product / Order # / Price/Case
14 / Medicine Cups 1 oz plastic grade in oz & cc / Cypress 95-00MMC / $29.50
34 / Glucometer Test Strips / Assure 560050 / $120.00
38 / Bandaids / Nutramax 99993 / $0.86
41 / Alcohol Prep Pads / Cypress 96959MMC / $5.20
W.E. SUPPLY
Bid Item # / Product / Order # / Price/Case
21 / Duoderm 4”x4” Gel Dressing Thin / Convatec 1879-55 / $16.50
MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL
Bid Item # / Product / Order # / Price/Case
8 / Urinary Drainage Bags / RYL DB6210 / $19..50
10 / Irrigation Trays w/Bulb Syringe / DYN 4266 / $18.50
13 / Drain Sponges 16 oz / Royal NDSG / $23.50
16 / Irrigation Syringe Piston Type Sterile / Kendall 68000 / $8.15
42 / Bengay Ultra Strength 4 oz / Johnson & Johnson Bus 1 / $6.42
43 / Gold Bond Extra Strength Lotion
14 oz bottle / Chatthem B-1 / $6.87
INTERBORO PACKAGING
Bid Item # / Product / Order # / Price/Case
30 / Exam Gloves – Small / MedPride SM-VPFG / $22.70
31 / Exam Gloves – Medium / MedPride MED-VPFG / $22.70
32 / Exam Gloves – Large / MedPride LRG-VPFG / $22.70
33 / Exam Gloves – Extra Large / Med Pride XLRG-BPFG / $22.70
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL
Bid Item # / Product / Order # / Price/Case
6 / Velvet Fresh Powder / McKesson 16-BP14 / $17.28
7 / Stretch Gauze Rolls 4” unsterile / McKesson 41042000 / $9.60
9 / Composite Padding 5”x9” / McKesson 16-4250 / $28.60
25 / Adult Briefs – XXL / McKesson 783-BRCLXXL / $29.08
28 / Adult Pull Ups – XXL / McKesson 783 / $25.00
39 / Premoistened, Flushable & Biodegradable Washcloth 9”x13” / PDI/Nice-Pack A500F48 / $19.23
EVER READY FIRST AID & MEDICAL SUPPLY
Bid Item # / Product / Order # / Price/Case
12 / O2 Nasal Cannulas / Medsource MS24004 / $14.00
MEDLINE
Bid Item # / Product / Order # / Price/Case
18 / Gauze Sponges Sterile 4”x4” / Kendall 2187 / $53.28
19 / Gauze Sponges Sterile 2”x2” / Medline PRM2208 / $24.72
36 / Sharps Container 5qt Mailbox Style / MDS705153 / $60.00

and it be further