Under Privilege of the Floor, No One Wished to Be Heard

REGULAR SESSION

SECOND DAY

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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

Frazier, Powers, Clark, Quackenbush, Lentz, Lindberg, Rosenthal, Hulse, McCarty, Schwerd, Koutnik, Gelbsman, Rowinski, Stuligross.

Under Privilege of the Floor, no one wished to be heard.

The following communications were read and ordered filed:

Notice of Claim – Brian Wrubleski, individually and as Executor of the Estate of MaryEllen Wrubleski, deceased vs. County of Otsego and Otsego County Office of Emergency Services. Nature of the claim is negligence and wrongful death. No amount of claim is stated.

Notice of Claim – James A. Hone against County of Otsego. Nature of claim states Judge Brian Burns negligently, maliciously and without reasonable cause issued warrants permitting law enforcement to enter claimants home in which they caused damage to the claimants home. No amount of claim is stated.

National Grid – public version of approved New York Electric Emergency Procedures Manual.

Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority – Board Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2014.

Otsego County Soil & Water Conservation District draft Board Minutes of March 20, 2014.

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

Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority – Annual Report 2013.

Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority – Monthly Operations Report for March 2014 daily records of Solid Waste Deliveries and itemized Statement of March 2014 Revenues.

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

Board Chair Clark asked if any representative wished to remove a resolution(s) from the consent agenda so it can be acted upon separately.

Board Chair Clark removed Resolution No. 171 from the consent agenda.

No other resolutions were removed.

Board Chair Clark called for action on the consent agenda, excluding Resolution No. 171. Representative Lindberg moved to act upon the consent agenda, Resolution No. 170.

RESOLUTION NO. 170-20140423

RESOLUTION – APPOINTING DIRECTOR TO SERVE

ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OTSEGO COUNTY

HEALTH FACILITIES CORPORATION

ENTIRE BOARD

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 216-20130501 adopted as amended, the Chair of the Board of Representatives shall nominate the directors to serve on the board of directors of the Otsego County Health Facilities Corporation, subject to approval of a majority of the County Board of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint a new director, due to a resignation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the following person is appointed to serve as a director of the Otsego County Health Facilities Corporation to fill the existing term:

Christine Rutigliano

(replaces William W. Dornburgh)

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

RESOLUTION NO. 171-20140423

RESOLUTION – PROCLAIMING MAY 9, 2014

“PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE DAY” IN OTSEGO COUNTY

LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI

WHEREAS, cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells which, if not controlled, can result in death; and

WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society’s research program was founded in 1946 and has funded $2.7 billion in cancer research since that time; and

WHEREAS, scientists supported by the American Cancer Society have made great contributions in establishing links to cancer, finding effective tests to detect cancer early, developing successful treatments for many cancers; and

WHEREAS, the success of the Society’s research program is exemplified by the fact that 38 Nobel Prize winners received grant support from the American Cancer Society before they were awarded the prize; and

WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society is a voluntary community based health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem; and

WHEREAS, Otsego County is hosting a Relay for Life Event, which is a “celebration of life” event that honors those who have survived cancer, and remembers those who fought the good fight and left us all with a valuable legacy to carry on in their name; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Otsego County Board of Representatives proclaims May 9, 2014 as “Paint the Town Purple Day” in Otsego County, and encourages everyone to display their support for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society by decorating their homes, businesses and towns in the color purple.

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

In the absence of any objections, late Resolutions presented as A – I were acted upon in accordance with the Rules of Order and numbered Resolution Nos. 172 – 180.

RESOLUTION NO. 172-20140423

RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION

IN BOARD OF ELECTIONS

(ELECTION CLERK)

SCHWERD, STULIGROSS, ROSENTHAL, GELBSMAN, HULSE

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 265-20110907 froze the filling of current vacant employment positions, funded or unfunded, and filling of other previously created positions as yet unfilled without the formal approval of the Parent Committee, the Administration Committee and a County Board Resolution; and

WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and the Administration Committee of this Board approved the filling of a certain position in the Board of Elections, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Deputy Commissioner of Elections is hereby approved to fill the following vacant funded position, effective immediately:

Election Clerk, Grade 05J, $30,204;

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Elections Budget (1450-A) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 173-20140423

RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION

IN BOARD OF ELECTIONS

(TECHNICIAN/ELECTION SPECIALIST)

SCHWERD, STULIGROSS, ROSENTHAL, GELBSMAN, HULSE

RESOLVED, that the Deputy Commissioner of Elections is hereby approved to fill the following vacant funded position, effective immediately:

Technician/Election Specialist, Grade 05U, $30,204;

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Elections Budget (1450-A) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 174-20140423 (original)

RESOLUTION – APPROVING TEMPORARY

HIRE IN BOARD OF ELECTIONS

(PART-TIME CLERK)

SCHWERD, STULIGROSS, ROSENTHAL, GELBSMAN, HULSE

WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and the Administration Committee of this Board approved the temporary hire of a part-time Clerk in the Board of Elections; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Deputy Commissioner of Elections is hereby approved to hire the following for a three (3) month period, effective May 1, 2014:

One (1) temporary part-time Clerk, Grade 5, $12.6639/hour

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Elections Budget (1450-A) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.

Seconded, Koutnik, Quackenbush. Representative Frazier moved to amend Resolution No. 174-20140423 to correct “three (3) month period” to “not to exceed 48 hours”. Seconded, Rowinski. Roll call vote on motion to amend. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 174-20140423 (amended)

RESOLUTION – APPROVING TEMPORARY

HIRE IN BOARD OF ELECTIONS

(PART-TIME CLERK)

SCHWERD, STULIGROSS, ROSENTHAL, GELBSMAN, HULSE

WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and the Administration Committee of this Board approved the temporary hire of a part-time Clerk in the Board of Elections; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Deputy Commissioner of Elections is hereby approved to hire the following for a period not to exceed 48 hours, effective May 1, 2014:

One (1) temporary part-time Clerk, Grade 5, $12.6639/hour

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Elections Budget (1450-A) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.

Roll call vote on Resolution No. 174-20140423 as amended. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 175-20140423

RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION

IN THE BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT

(CLEANER)

MCCARTY, FRAZIER, ROSENTHAL, KOUTNIK

WHEREAS, both the Public Works Committee and the Administration Committee of this Board approved the filling of a certain position in the Building Services Department, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Director of Building Services is hereby approved to fill the following vacant funded position, effective immediately:

Cleaner, Grade 5, $23,048 - $27,088 ($808), shift differential $410

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Building Services Budget (1625-A) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 176-20140423

RESOLUTION – CREATING TEMPORARY POSITION IN

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

(ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST)

SCHWERD, STULIGROSS, ROSENTHAL, GELBSMAN, HULSE

RESOLVED, that the following position is temporarily created in the Department of Economic Development for 90 days, effective immediately:

Account Clerk Typist, Grade 7, $13.7938 per hour,

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Department of Economic Development budget (6425-A) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 177-20140423

RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING FUNDING FROM OTSEGO COUNTY

MICRO-ENTERPRISE GRANT PROGRAM FOR

KATHY’S COZY CUPBOARD, OTTER BEE COMPANY/TOONIE MOONIE ORGANICS, PRINTIGREE AND ROOTS BREW PUB

SCHWERD, STULIGROSS, ROSENTHAL, GELBSMAN, HULSE

WHEREAS, Otsego County received a 2013 Micro-Enterprise Grant from the New York State Office of Community Renewal to assist Otsego County Small Businesses; and

WHEREAS, the Otsego County Micro-Enterprise Grant Program has been established per the Grant Agreement, said program to perform the purpose of assisting businesses to undertake projects that will create jobs and/or expand the county’s tax base in conformance to New York State Office of Community Renewal requirements and Program Guidelines; and

WHEREAS, applications have been made by Kathleen A. Verrelli, d/b/a Kathy’s Cozy Cupboard, to receive a grant in the amount of $15,000, Kim Condon, d/b/a Otter Bee Baking Company/Toonie Moonie Organics, to receive a grant in the amount of $25,000, Kari Pollock, d/b/a Printigree, to receive a grant in the amount of $30,000, and Russell M. Scimeca, d/b/a Roots Brewing Company, Inc., to receive a grant in the amount of $35,000 from this program; and

WHEREAS, a review and evaluation of said application by the Otsego County Department of Economic Development and the Administration Committee has determined that the projects and proposals meet the guidelines and grant review criteria of the program; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board be and hereby is authorized to enter into an Agreement and other appropriate legal documents which will effectuate a $15,000 grant to Kathleen A. Verrelli, d/b/a Kathy’s Cozy Cupboard, a $25,000 grant to Kim N. Condon, d/b/a Otter Bee Baking Company/Toonie Moonie Organics, a $30,000 grant to Kari Pollock, d/b/a Printigree, and a $35,000 grant to Russell M. Scimeca, d/b/a Roots Brewing Company, Inc.; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the funds shall be included in the 2014 Economic Development Budget, (6425-A) at line 4900 Contracts; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the City of Oneonta will administer such grants; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the grants shall be subject to the terms and conditions described in the application proposal and as discussed in the Administration Committee and those legal documents shall be prepared by the County Attorney to contain these terms and provisions and others as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 178-20140423

RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION

IN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(SOCIAL SERVICES ATTORNEY I)

KOUTNIK, SCHWERD, HULSE

WHEREAS, both the Human Services Committee and the Administration Committee of this Board approved the filling of a certain position in the Department of Social Services, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Representatives be and is hereby approved to fill the following vacant funded position, effective immediately:

Social Services Attorney I, Managerial/Confidential, $53,352,

Annual Stipend $10,000

64% Federal; 24% State; 12% Local

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Social Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel Officer.