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July 25, 2024 ·10:30 AM Final - Revised

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Agenda — 73 items

  1. 1 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 4:29
  2. 2 Roll Call of Legislators ▶ jump to 4:31
  3. 3 Presentations - Beauty Pageant Winners
  4. 4 Communications ▶ jump to 5:55
  5. 5 Public Comment ▶ jump to 11:18
  6. 6 Resolutions ▶ jump to 17:43
  7. 1. To Create an additional Physical Therapist Per Diem position at the Department of Public Health ID-6466 adopted Pass
  8. 2. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE MODIFICATIONS TO RESOLUTION NUMBER 197-24 ADOPTED ON APRIL 18, 2024. ID-6540 adopted Pass
  9. 3. Authorize the application for renewal of NY Connects ID-6541 adopted Pass
  10. 4. Set public hearing on the SCCC 2024-2025 Budget ID-6546 adopted Pass
  11. 5. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO ABOLISH ONE (1) AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ATTENDANT POSITION AND CREATE ONE (1) AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC POSITION IN THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS ID-6550 adopted Pass
  12. 6. To authorize a modification to extend the contract with Authentic Communication Matters for Leadership Development Training. ID-6551 adopted as amended ▶ jump to 21:47
  13. 7. Resolution introduced by the Planning and Community Resources Committee to authorize the execution of a Federal Section 5311 Master Mass Transit Capital Project agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). ID-6552 ▶ jump to 33:11
  14. 8. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE A MODIFICATION OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 452-23 ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2023. ID-6553 adopted Pass
  15. 9. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO REALLOCATE YOUTH BUREAU FUNDING ID-6559 adopted Pass
  16. 10. This resolution increases the rate of pay from $300 a day to $400 a day for Election Inspectors and increases the half day pay from $150 to $200 for the Presidential Election in 2024 only. ID-6560 adopted Pass
  17. 11. To adopt a Professional Boundaries Policy for the County of Sullivan. ID-6566 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 33:50
  18. 12. Abolish one part time Laundry Worker position and create one full-time Laundry Worker position ID-6588 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 36:43
  19. 13. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO ASSIGN A STIPEND TO THE YOUTH INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR TO TAKE ON THE ADDITONAL DUTIES OF THE YOUTH SERVICES MANAGER WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging oversees the Youth Services department that is staffed by a Youth Services Manager and a Youth Internship Coordinator, and WHERAS, currently the Youth Services Manager is on an extended leave, and WHEREAS, the Youth Internship Coordinator has been covering the essential functions of the Youth Services Manager, a higher-level position, since April 8, 2024, and WHEREAS, due to these additional duties taken on by the Youth Internship Coordinator, a stipend of $2,811 is requested, and WHEREAS, this stipend will bring compensation to the rate of the Youth Services Manager, and WHERAS, the stipend will cease when the Youth Services Manager returns to duty. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby assigns a stipend to the Youth Internship Coordinator in the amount of $2,811 annually, paid bi-weekly, retroactive back to April 8, 2024 until the Youth Services Manager returns to duty. ID-6604 adopted Pass
  20. 14. TO AUTHORIZE A NEW 1-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ENHANCED VOTING, LLC FOR THEIR ELECTION RESULTS AND REPORTING SOLUTION ID-6565 adopted Pass
  21. 15. Authorize contract with Bond Counsel ID-6577 adopted Pass
  22. 16. Authorize contract with Fiscal Advisors and Marketing, Inc. ID-6578 adopted Pass
  23. 17. TO CORRECT THE 2024 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF MAMAKATING FOR TAX MAP #6.-1-1 ID-6591 adopted Pass
  24. 18. TO CORRECT THE 2022 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF FALLSBURG FOR TAX MAP #37.A-1-16 ID-6592 adopted Pass
  25. 19. TO CORRECT THE 2023 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF FALLSBURG FOR TAX MAP #37.A-1-16 ID-6594 adopted Pass
  26. 20. TO CORRECT THE 2024 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF FALLSBURG FOR TAX MAP #37.A-1-16 ID-6595 adopted Pass
  27. 21. TO AUTHORIZE A NEW SOFTWARE AGREEMENT WITH CERIFI, LLC FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) AND ACCREDIDATION ID-6598 adopted Pass
  28. 22. TO AMEND THE MASTER AGREEMENT (#MA1010924) WITH NETSMART TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ID-6599 adopted Pass
  29. 23. To Modify the 2024 Budget ID-6603 adopted Pass
  30. 24. TO PROVIDE ONE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER TO SCHOOLS FOR SUMMER SESSION ID-6580 adopted Pass
  31. 25. Oppose OSHA’s Emergency Response Standard as currently proposed ID-6624 adopted Pass
  32. 26. Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute an Inter-Municipal Agreement with Orange County to equally share the cost for the removal of County Bridge 233. ID-6562 adopted Pass
  33. 27. Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute a one-year agreement with Fred A. Cook Jr. Inc., for Rinse Rack and Wash Bay System Emptying, Cleaning and Waste Water/Sediment Disposal ID-6567 adopted Pass
  34. 28. Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement for construction inspection and construction support engineering services with Fisher Associates for the Sullivan County Bridge Maintenance Project - County Bridge 5 Joint Replacement ID-6568 adopted Pass
  35. 29. Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute a Modification Agreement with Chianis Anderson Architects, PLLC ID-6569 adopted Pass
  36. 30. Resolution introduced by the Public Works Committee to authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement with Quality Forestry Management for the Grinding of Wood/Storm Debris for Sullivan County on an as needed basis ID-6572 adopted Pass
  37. 31. The Sullivan County Airport Development Commission (SCADC) was established by Resolution No. 62-00, to stimulate economic development efforts, improve the usage, and to attract business to the Sullivan County International Airport. Resolution No. 96-17 set the number of members to eleven (11), three (3) of whom are pilots to be appointed by the Legislature. Mr. Gary Gottlieb is an experienced and respected aviator in our aviation community, a tenant of the Sullivan County International Airport, and is interested in serving on the Sullivan County Airport Development Commission. This resolution would appoint this individual as a member of the Sullivan County Airport Development Commission. ID-6573 adopted Pass
  38. 32. Resolution to authorize the County to act as Lead Agency, as it relates to SEQRA, for funding application for construction of Housing Gateway Center in Monticello, NY ID-6579 adopted Pass
  39. 33. Replacement of the Fuel Farm at the Sullivan County International Airport is necessary as the current Fuel Farm is in a state of disrepair. The County of Sullivan has received a grant from the New York State Department of Transportation for the replacement of the Fuel Farm. Due to American Petroleum Equipment and Construction violating their bid proposal, their construction agreement with the County of Sullivan was canceled. Additional engineering design services are required to rebid the project. This resolution would allow for a Modification Agreement to complete Engineering Design Services with Passero Associates, at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00. ID-6581 adopted Pass
  40. 34. Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement with Barton & Loguidice for services to update the Toaspern Dam Engineering Assessment, Emergency Action Plan and Inspection & Maintenance Plan for compliance with the NYSDEC dam safety permit for the Toaspern Dam ID-6584 adopted Pass
  41. 35. Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement for construction services with Sullivan County Paving and Construction, Inc. for the Sullivan County Bridge 5 Maintenance Project ID-6585 adopted Pass
  42. 36. Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement with Core Down Drilling LLC for geotechnical services to obtain subsurface information required for the design of the foundations of multiple County bridges. ID-6586 adopted Pass
  43. 37. Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement with EMCOR Services Betlem to replace Roof Top Unit 4 HVAC Equipment at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center ID-6587 adopted Pass
  44. 38. The Department of Solid Waste would like authorization to send out a Request for Expressions of Interest for a Waste to Energy facility and needs to work with Cornerstone Engineering and Geology, PLCC under RFP #R-21-18 task 2 for related Engineering/Operations support. ID-6593 adopted Pass
  45. 39. Authorize the sale of Real Property on Bushnell Avenue, Monticello, New York ID-6612 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 37:02
  46. 40. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 445-21 ID-6533 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 40:08
  47. 41. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR PERSONAL CARE AND HOME HEALTH AIDES ID-6548 adopted Pass
  48. 42. Appoint/Reappoint members to the Community Services Board ID-6561 adopted Pass
  49. 43. Appoint Barbara McKenny to the Sunset Lake Local Development Corporation ID-6622 tabled ▶ jump to 40:32
  50. 44. Amend the Rules of the Legislature ID-6121 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 43:13
  51. 45. The Legislative Discretionary Funding program is designed to assist Sullivan County and County-oriented entities with achieving such goals as public safety, public health, youth services, community development, and economic development ID-6542 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 43:48
  52. 46. To continue with a more restrictive Bonus Payment for the Adult Care Center employees through December 31, 2024 who volunteer to pick up additional shifts during specific days/times and to amend Resolution No. 416-23 to change the period of time ending August 1, 2024. ID-6543 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 44:03
  53. 47. Adopt the Strategic Plan for Sullivan County, specifically targeting 2025 and 2026 ID-6557 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 44:11
  54. 48. Set Public Hearing for August 15, 2024 at 10:10AM to Amend the Ethics Law ID-6564 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 44:17
  55. 49. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE FORMER OWNERS TO REPURCHASE PARCELS WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan filed a judgment of foreclosure on various parcels by virtue of tax foreclosure proceedings dated the 2nd day of May, 2024 and recorded in the Sullivan County Clerk’s Office on the 6th day of May, 2024 as Instrument #2024-118; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution of the Sullivan County Legislature passed on March 21, 2024 as Resolution #179-24, the County has received applications requesting certain parcels on Schedule “A” attached hereto, be reacquired by the former owner(s) in consideration for the amount of delinquent taxes, interest and penalties; and WHEREAS, once a court order is executed, the County’s judgment on the parcels indicated on Schedule “A” will be removed and any and all liens upon the parcels on Schedule “A” shall be reinstated, nunc pro tunc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Legislature hereby approves the repurchases of the properties listed on Schedule “A” for the total sum of the delinquent taxes, interest, and penalties. ID-6602 adopted Pass
  56. 50. To accept LGRMIF grant and expend funds ID-6606 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 44:37
  57. 51. Set Public Hearing 8/15/24 at 9:50AM for a Local Law amending the County’s Installment Agreement Law ID-6610 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 44:46
  58. 52. Set Public Hearing for 8/15/24 at 10:00AM for a Local Law amending the County’s sale of real property law ID-6611 adopted Pass
  59. 53. Authorizes execution of an agreement with Sullivan-Warwarsing REAP Zone Board to provide funding to offset the Sullivan-Warwarsing REAP Zone Board expenses. ID-6613 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 44:59
  60. 54. To apply for and accept the New York State Department of Local Government Services NY SWIMS Lifeguard Grant program and to enter into contract with local municipalities within Sullivan County that provide public swimming areas. ID-6614 adopted Pass
  61. 55. The Neversink Crossing project is located in the Town of Fallsburg and was identified as a priority project in the 2019 feasibility study conducted for the O&W Rail Trail. With $2.66 million in Federal, State and private funds secured to support the project and an estimated construction cost of $3.2 million, a funding gap of approximately $550,000 must be addressed before the project can move forward. This resolution commits Sullivan County to provide the funds needed to cover the gap. ID-6615 adopted Pass
  62. 56. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC EMPLOYER RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (PERMA) AS A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION ID-6616 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 45:15
  63. 57. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AMEND RESOLUTION 458-23 RATIFYING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN, SULLIVAN COUNTY SHERIFF, AND THE SULLIVAN COUNTY PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION ID-6617 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 45:25
  64. 58. Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute a Modification Agreement with Chianis + Anderson Architects, PLLC for additional scope of work for Housing Gateway Center funding application ID-6619 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 45:40
  65. 59. To authorize award to recipient through the Legislative Discretionary Funding Program. ID-6623 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 45:49
  66. 60. To temporarily amend Resolution No. 129-11 regarding the transfer of accrued time from one employee to another to whole days. ID-6625 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 45:53
  67. 7. Resolution introduced by the Planning and Community Resources Committee to authorize the execution of a Federal Section 5311 Master Mass Transit Capital Project agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). ID-6552 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 33:24
  68. 61. Amend Resolution No. 288-24 ID-6633 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 46:26
  69. 62. Authorize contract with SCVA for providing tourism events and transportation services for the County of Sullivan for the Fall 2024 NYSAC Conference as the host county. ID-6641 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 46:48
  70. 63. Authorize contract with Bridgeville Ski Company, Inc., DBA Holiday Mountain ID-6675 adopted Pass
  71. 69 Recognition of Legislators
  72. 70 Announcements from Chair
  73. 71 Adjournment or Close ▶ jump to 47:45