St. Lawrence County DRAFT Board Meeting

November 3, 2014

St. Lawrence County DRAFT Board Meeting

Board of Legislators Monday, November 3, 2014

Board Room 7:00 P.M.

Chair Putney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present

Mr. Burns led everyone in prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

RECOGNITION CEREMONY FOR THRITY AND THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE EMPLOYEES

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Mr. Putman moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr.

Bunstone and carried unanimously by a voice vote.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Bunstone moved to approve the October 6th Full Board Meeting minutes, seconded by Mr. Peck, and carried unanimously by a voice vote.

COMMUNICATIONS: There were none.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: There was none.

PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 267-2014

MODIFYING THE 2014 SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR

EMERGENCY AID FOR ADULTS, AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN

AND FOSTER CARE INSTITUTIONAL COSTS

By Mr. Bunstone, Chair, Services Committee

WHEREAS, due to higher than anticipated expenses associated with Emergency Aid for Adults, Aid to Dependent Children, and Foster Care Institutional costs, it is necessary to modify the 2014 Social Services, Budget as follows, and

WHEREAS, anticipated expenses are lower in other areas of the Social Services Budget, and anticipated revenues are higher for Emergency Aid to Adults, Safety Net Burials, and Family Assistance,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Legislators authorizes the Treasurer to modify the 2014 Social Services Budget as follows:

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

DPA61424 46500 D EAA Indirects $ 11,200

DPF61094 46100 ADC D ADC Directs 40,000

DSC61094 465IB CCEA D EAF Institution Board 185,000

$236,200

DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

DSC61194 465IT D CSE Institutions $125,000

DPS61404 46100 D HR Directs 60,000

$185,000

INCREASE REVENUE:

DPA36425 56000 D SA Emergency Aid for Adults $ 4,850

DPB18405 55000 BURY D LR Safety Net Burials 6,350

DPF46095 57000 D FA Family Assistance 40,000

$51,200

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Mr. Bunstone moved to adopt Resolution No. 267-2014, seconded by Mr. Morrill and Mr. Parker, and carried unanimously by a roll call vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

Services Committee: 10-20-2014

RESOLUTION NO. 268-2014

AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN NEW YORK INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF THE CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

By Mr. Bunstone, Chair, Services Committee

WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 365-f and 367-p (c) the Social Services Law,

St. Lawrence County and the Western New York Independent Living, Inc. seek to provide options to Medicaid recipients in St. Lawrence County who desire to participate in a Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, and

WHEREAS, Western New York Independent Living, Inc. seeks to provide services for the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services in conjunction with the Massena Independent Living Center, Inc. using a Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, and

WHEREAS, the Western New York Independent living, Inc. intends to subcontract with the Massena Independent Living Center, Inc. to provide local assistance and quality assurance, and

WHEREAS, the effective dates of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Social Services and the Western New York Independent Living, Inc. will be between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2016, and

WHEREAS, Medical Assistance Payments for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program will be made at rates approved and set by the New York State Department of Health,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Legislators authorizes the Chair to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Western New York Independent Living, Inc. for the provision of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, upon approval of the County Attorney.

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Mr. Bunstone moved to adopt Resolution No. 268-2014, seconded by Mr. Arquiett and Mr. Putman, and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

Services Committee: 10-20-2014

RESOLUTION NO. 269-2014

MODIFING THE PY13 AND PY14 WIA BUDGETS TO TRANSFER FORMULA FUNDS FROM DISLOCATED WORKER ACCOUNTS TO ADULT ACCOUNTS

By Mr. Bunstone, Chair, Services Committee

WHEREAS, the Notice of Authorization PY 14-02 was issued with the initial allocation of funding for Program Year 2014 WIA Title IB Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs, and

WHEREAS, the balance of these funds was not available until after October 1, 2014, and

WHEREAS, the initial PY14 funds for the Adult program were not adequate to cover the anticipated costs of contractual and training expenses for the first quarter of PY14, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to NYS Workforce Development System Technical Advisory #13-9.2 (May 30, 2014), WIA Final Rules, Section 667.140 grant Local Workforce Investment Boards the authority to transfer up to twenty percent (20%) of a Program Year allocation between Adult and Dislocated Worker Employment and Training Programs upon the approval of the Governor, and

WHEREAS, on April 14, 2014 NYSDOL received approval from USDOL of a waiver allowing local transfer authority between Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs up to 50% to provide greater flexibility to manage and meet local workforce needs,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Legislators authorizes the Treasurer to make the following budget modification to the PY13 and PY14 WIA Budgets and any funds remaining at the end of the program year will be rolled over to future years until fully expended:

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

UA362924 461TU TRAN Adult Training Tuition Fees $10,000

UA462924 461TU TRAN Adult Training Tuition Fees 25,000

$35,000

DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

UE362924 461TU Disc Trng Tuition Fees $10,000

UE462924 461TU Disc Trng Tuition Fees 25,000

$35,000

INCREASE REVENUE:

UA347905 57000 TRAN Adult Trng Tuition Revenue $10,000

UA447905 5700 TRAN Adult Trng Tuition Revenue 25,000

$35,000

DECREASE REVENUE:

UE347905 57000 Disc Trng Tuition Revenue $10,000

UE447905 57000 Disc Trng Tuition Revenue 25,000

$35,000

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Mr. Bunstone moved to adopt Resolution No. 269-2014, seconded by Mr. Burns and Mr. Clark, and carried unanimously by a roll call vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

Operations Committee: 10-20-2014

RESOLUTION NO. 270-2014

MODIFYING THE 2014 SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUDGET

TO ACCEPT A 2014 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM FUNDING FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS

By Mr. Paquin, Chair, Operations Committee

WHEREAS, the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded program funding in the amount of $3,253 through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and

WHEREAS, this 2014 SCAAP (State Criminal Alien Assistance Program) provides funding to cover costs related to the inmate management software,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Legislators authorizes the Sheriff’s Office to accept a 2014 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Funding from the Office of Justice Programs, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Legislators authorizes the Treasurer to modify the 2014 Sheriff’s Office Budget as follows and roll over remaining appropriations to future budgets until the grant is expended:

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

S4031504 47801 SJailDataProcessingCharges $3,253

INCREASE REVENUE:

S4043895 57000 SJailFederalAid $3,253

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Mr. Paquin moved to adopt Resolution No. 270-2014, seconded by Mr. Morrill and Mr. Burns, and carried unanimously by a roll call vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

Operations Committee: 10-20-2014

RESOLUTION NO. 271-2014

MODIFYING THE 2014 EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

BUDGET TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM NEW YORK STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE GRANT

By Mr. Paquin, Chair, Operations Committee

WHEREAS, St. Lawrence County Emergency Services Department has received $6,871 from New York State Emergency Management Office as funding received for the Local HMEP Grant Application submitted for Grant Year 21 (10/1/13 to 9/30/14), and

WHEREAS, the Local Emergency Planning Committee’s (LEPC) mission is to help develop an emergency response plan for St. Lawrence County and review the plan annually, and

WHEREAS, the monies will be utilized by the LEPC to perform activities required of the grant that include: conducting meetings, attending seminars, attending workshops, paying for copying and postage expenses, etc., and

WHEREAS, this grant is not currently included with the 2014 Budget,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Legislators accepts the funding from the New York State Emergency Management Office and authorizes the Treasurer to modify the 2014 Emergency Services Budget and roll over remaining appropriations to the future budgets until the grant is expended:

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

X1034104 43007 LEPC X Fire Other Fees &Svcs - LEPC $6,871

INCREASE REVENUE:

X1033895 56000 LEPC X SA Fire LEPC Hazardous Materials $6,871

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Mr. Paquin moved to adopt Resolution No. 271-2014, seconded by Mr. Parker and Mr. Burns, and carried unanimously by a roll call vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

Operations Committee: 10-20-2014

RESOLUTION NO. 272-2014

SUPPORTING THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION’S PROPOSED

“PLAN 2014” TO REGULATE WATER LEVELS AND FLOWS FOR

LAKE ONTARIO AND THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER

By Mr. Paquin, Chair, Operations Committee

WHEREAS, the northern border of St. Lawrence County includes more than 70 miles of the St. Lawrence River, and

WHEREAS, the St. Lawrence River is the outlet for the Great Lakes, which are the largest group of freshwater lakes on earth, and

WHEREAS, the health of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River is paramount to the economy of St. Lawrence County, contributing to industries including tourism, commercial and recreational fishing, shipping, recreational boating, and hydropower generation, and

WHEREAS, water levels and flow rates in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River are managed by the International Joint Commission, using a plan (“Plan 1958D”) that has not been updated in over 50 years, and

WHEREAS, “Plan 1958D” has proven inadequate to address changing conditions, requiring frequent deviations attempting to stabilize the Lakes and the River, and

WHEREAS, the International Joint Commission has conducted a 10-year process at a cost of over $20 million to develop a new Plan that addresses the concerns of stakeholders throughout New York State and the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and

WHEREAS, the International Joint Commission now proposes “Plan 2014” as its new regulation plan for Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River system, and

WHEREAS, the International Joint Commission has stated that “‘Plan 2014’ will benefit ecosystem health, moderate extreme high and low levels, better maintain system-wide levels for navigation, frequently extend the recreational boating season and slightly increase hydropower production”, and

WHEREAS, the International Joint Commission has also stated that “More natural year to year variation in water levels improves ecosystem health … Thriving wetland habitats support highly valued recreational opportunities, and provide nurseries for fish and wildlife”,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Legislators supports the International Joint Commission’s proposed “Plan 2014” to regulate water levels and flows for Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Legislators urges the swift adoption of “Plan 2014” by the U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Andrew Cuomo; Senator Patty Ritchie; Senator Joseph Griffo; Senator Elizabeth Little; Assemblyman Marc Butler; Assemblywoman Janet Duprey; Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush; Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell; the International Joint Commission; the U.S. State Department; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

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Mr. Paquin moved to adopt Resolution No. 272-2014, seconded by Mr. Sutherland and Mr. Lightfoot, Mr. Burns and carried unanimously by a voice vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

Finance Committee: 10-27-2014

RESOLUTION NO. 273-2014

MODIFYING THE 2014 GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES BUDGET IN THE BUILDINGS & GROUNDS BUDGET FOR ELECTRICITY COSTS, BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, AND COURT FACILITY RENOVATIONS

By Mr. Morrill, Chair, Finance Committee

WHEREAS, there are increased costs for electricity due primarily to higher than expected electricity unit costs in the first quarter of 2014, and

WHEREAS, appropriations were included in the 2014 targeted contingency to pay for building improvements including the closure of three oil storage tanks at the former jail builing complex, and

WHEREAS, the tank closures have been completed at a total cost of $25,528 which included contractor payments and the diesel fuel needed to thin the fuel oil that was present in the tanks before its removal, and

WHEREAS, the Unified Court System has requested some minor renovations to the Surrogate Court Chambers which will be one hundred percent reimbursed by the Unified Court System,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Legislators authorizes the Treasurer to modify the 2014 Governmental Services Budget as follows:

DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

B1019904 49700 BSpec Contingency Account $78,028

INCREASE REVENUE:

GB030895 560CF Court Facilities Aid $6,000

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

GB016204 41600 Electricity – Courthouse Complex $52,500

GB016204 44100 Gasoline & Oil 3,297

GB016204 43007 IMP Other Fees and Services 22,231

GB016204 40800 IMP Building and Property Maintenance 6,000

$84,028

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Mr. Morrill moved to adopt Resolution No. 273-2014, seconded by Mr. Putman, Mr. Bunstone, and Mr. Peck, and carried unanimously by a roll call vote with fifteen (15) yes votes.

Finance Committee: 10-27-2014

RESOLUTION NO. 274-2014

AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SIGN A NON-BINDING LETTER OF INTENT

WITH GRAVITY RENEWABLES, LLC TO CONTINUE DISCUSSIONS

LEADING TO A POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT

By Mr. Morrill, Chair, Finance Committee

WHEREAS, since 1998, the Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA), now including more than 30 New York State county governments, has collectively shopped through a public bid process for electricity and natural gas supplies, securing savings in energy costs for more than 250 participating municipalities and others, and

WHEREAS, St. Lawrence County has successfully participated in MEGA’s energy supply programs since 2011, and has saved significant taxpayer expense for both electricity and natural gas supplies, and

WHEREAS, by resolution of one or more county governments, MEGA periodically bids the electricity and natural gas supplies so that participating municipalities and others can obtain the lowest cost for such supplies through New York State “piggybacking” law, and

WHEREAS, in 2012 New York State amended Section 66-j of the Public Service Law, allowing for the off-site production of up to 2 MW of solar, micro-hydroelectric, and farm waste-to-energy, and the purchase of the energy generated therefrom on a net-metering basis, and

WHEREAS, as a part of MEGA’s commitment to bring clean, renewable energy at a reasonable cost to its customers, MEGA has implemented a program to provide public sector customers with a long-term, price-certain supply of electric energy from renewable sources under NYSPSL Section 66-j, and