PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
March 7, 2018
NOT APPROVED
Members Present: J. Ricci, G. Barnes, P. Curran, W. Dibble, K. Graves, D. Healy, C. Crandall (Absent: D. Fanton) Others Present: T. Boyde, D. Decker, B. Harris, J. Hopkins, C. Knapp, B. Riehle, T. Ross, P. Stockin, M. Washer, T. Windus
Members Present: J. Ricci, G. Barnes, P. Curran, W. Dibble, K. Graves, D. Healy, C. Crandall (Absent: D. Fanton) Others Present: T. Boyde, D. Decker, B. Harris, J. Hopkins, C. Knapp, B. Riehle, T. Ross, P. Stockin, M. Washer, T. Windus
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Public
Works Committee Vice-Chairman John Ricci at 1:04 p.m.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Legislator Graves, seconded by Legislator Healy, and carried to approve the minutes of February 7, 2018.
Public Works Superintendent Guy James and Deputy Superintendent Dean Scholes were unable to attend the meeting, as they were in Albany meeting with our state representatives lobbying for additional Highway funding.
County Engineer Tom Windus requested permission to advertise the Public Works Superintendent position. County Administrator Timothy Boyde stated based on previous discussions, they believed they were being directed to advertise for the position; however, it had not been officially brought out of Public Works and sent to Ways and Means per proper processes, so they are now correcting the unintentional error. Mr. Boyde indicated it has already been advertised for, and they have received five applications. This request was approved on a motion made by Legislator Graves, seconded by Legislator Curran, and carried. Refer to Ways and Means
Permission to Hire Summer Help
County Engineer Tom Windus requested permission to fill their Seasonal Laborer positions. These positions are necessary to augment the workforce during the summer months and will perform menial tasks that will allow full-time employees to perform other duties. These employees are County residents that are either college bound or already college students. The 2018 budgeted summer help is as follows:
# Employed Budget
D5110 – County Road 10 $ 58,240
DM5130 – Road Machinery 1 $ 5,824
A8160 – Solid Waste 2 $ 11,648
D5020 – Engineering 2 ___ $ 11,648
Total: 19 $110,656
Mr. Windus stated that tags are being sold and are available in the Public Works office. They are good from April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019, and the fee is $200. Legislator Graves indicated he has received calls from constituents who have had to spend the full $200 fee but only got a month’s use out of it, and asked if there is a pro-rated system for those situations where an individual is purchasing it close to the expiration. County Treasurer Terri Ross stated the punch cards are what should be purchased in those instances as they are meant for short-term use.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Third Floor Project Update
Mr. Windus stated the completion is still on schedule. The contractors are currently painting, and they anticipate personnel will be occupying the space by the end of April 2018.
Adjournment - There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. following a motion by Legislator Graves, seconded by Legislator Healy, and carried.
Confidential Secretary to Clerk of the Board
Board of Legislators
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Legislator Graves, seconded by Legislator Healy, and carried to approve the minutes of February 7, 2018.
Public Works Superintendent Guy James and Deputy Superintendent Dean Scholes were unable to attend the meeting, as they were in Albany meeting with our state representatives lobbying for additional Highway funding.
HIGHWAY
Permission to Advertise the Public Works Superintendent
Position County Engineer Tom Windus requested permission to advertise the Public Works Superintendent position. County Administrator Timothy Boyde stated based on previous discussions, they believed they were being directed to advertise for the position; however, it had not been officially brought out of Public Works and sent to Ways and Means per proper processes, so they are now correcting the unintentional error. Mr. Boyde indicated it has already been advertised for, and they have received five applications. This request was approved on a motion made by Legislator Graves, seconded by Legislator Curran, and carried. Refer to Ways and Means
Permission to Hire Summer Help
County Engineer Tom Windus requested permission to fill their Seasonal Laborer positions. These positions are necessary to augment the workforce during the summer months and will perform menial tasks that will allow full-time employees to perform other duties. These employees are County residents that are either college bound or already college students. The 2018 budgeted summer help is as follows:
# Employed Budget
A1620 – Buildings and Grounds 3 $ 17,472
A3152 – Jail Buildings and Grounds 1 $ 5,824 D5110 – County Road 10 $ 58,240
DM5130 – Road Machinery 1 $ 5,824
A8160 – Solid Waste 2 $ 11,648
D5020 – Engineering 2 ___ $ 11,648
Total: 19 $110,656
Legislator Graves noted that this program provides a
significant savings to the County. Legislator Hopkins stated this program also
helps in providing skills to our youth who are close to entering the workforce.
Legislator Dibble stated it’s an excellent program that is good for the kids.
This request was approved on a motion made by Legislator Graves, seconded by
Legislator Dibble, and carried. Refer to Ways and Means
SOLID WASTE Mr. Windus stated that tags are being sold and are available in the Public Works office. They are good from April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019, and the fee is $200. Legislator Graves indicated he has received calls from constituents who have had to spend the full $200 fee but only got a month’s use out of it, and asked if there is a pro-rated system for those situations where an individual is purchasing it close to the expiration. County Treasurer Terri Ross stated the punch cards are what should be purchased in those instances as they are meant for short-term use.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Third Floor Project Update
Mr. Windus stated the completion is still on schedule. The contractors are currently painting, and they anticipate personnel will be occupying the space by the end of April 2018.
Property Demolition Update
County Treasurer Terri Ross stated three of the four
structures that were scheduled for demolition have been taken down and
encouraged those who haven’t visited the sites do so as they look great. Ms.
Ross noted that the Tronetti house demolition will begin soon.
Jail Septic
Mr. Windus stated that the modifications to the Jail septic
have been completed and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is
happy with everything that was done. Currently they are waiting for the design
proposal from their consultant. Adjournment - There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. following a motion by Legislator Graves, seconded by Legislator Healy, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Meghan WasherConfidential Secretary to Clerk of the Board
Board of Legislators
