WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE
August 28, 2017
NOT APPROVED
Committee Members Present: C. Jessup, D. Fanton, P. Curran,
D. Healy, J. Hopkins, K. LaForge, T. O’Grady, D. Root, C. Crandall
Others Present: B. Budinger, J. Budinger, S. Burt, D.
Decker, K. Graves, L. Gridley, S. Grusendorf, M. Holliday, K. Hollis, R. Hollis,
L. Kaminski, J. Kelley, C. Knapp, R. Lynch, T. Miner, K. Monroe, B. Riehle, C.
Stewart, P. Stockin, M. Washer, C. Whitwood, R. Whitney
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m.
by Ways & Means Committee Chairman Charles Jessup.
Approval of Minutes
The August 14, 2017, Ways & Means Committee minutes were
approved on a motion made by Legislator Root, seconded by Legislator Curran,
and carried.
The August 16, 2017, Ways & Means Committee minutes were
approved on a motion made by Legislator Fanton, seconded by Legislator Healy,
and carried.
Approval of Audit
Committee members reviewed the August 28, 2017, audit of
claims in the amount of $3,383,684.83 (including prepaid bills). A motion was
made by Legislator Healy, seconded by Legislator Fanton, and carried to forward
the audit to the full Board for approval of payment.
NYSDOT Accelerated Transit Capital Grant Agreement
County Administrator Timothy Boyde requested a resolution to
authorize the acceptance of a Mass Transportation Capital Project Supplemental
Contract Agreement through the New York State Department of Transportation for
funding through the Accelerated Transit Capital Program (ATC). Capital
Operating expenses in the amount of $113,433 will be used for the following
public transit related items:
- Bus Signs
- (5) Shelters
- (5) Benches
- (2) Receptacles
The total cost of this project requires no local dollars.
Ardent Solutions Mobility Management Planner Larry Kaminski wanted to recognize
Reverend Carol Stewart from St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wellsville, NY, who
is very grateful and excited that this funding has been approved which will
allow St. John’s Episcopal Church to be a site where one of the shelters will
be placed. Rev. Stewart expressed the church’s approval of this entire project,
stating they are thrilled to be able to offer space for a shelter. Rev. Stewart
continued that Access Allegany statistics show that approximately 1,300 people
use that bus stop every month, and she looks forward to putting a shelter in place
there. Mr. Kaminski stated that bus stop is very heavily used due to the
hospital being next door. Legislator O’Grady asked if the current bus stop at
the corner is only used for the senior citizen center. Mr. Kaminski stated that
was an old bus stop that was vacated when the senior citizen center moved out,
adding that he has been talking with Bill Whitfield, Director of Public Works
for the Village of Wellsville, regarding a change in location for that shelter.
Legislator Graves asked if this project is in conjunction with the Crossroads
Park & Ride Project, and how they plan to spend $1.5 million. Mr. Kaminski
stated the $1.5 million is the statewide grant and Allegany County’s portion is
$113,433. Legislator Graves asked where the $113,433 is coming from. County
Treasurer Terri Ross stated that has already been established when the projects
were voted on previously, adding this project has no local share money. A
motion was made by Legislator Fanton, seconded by Legislator Root, and carried
to authorize the acceptance of the Mass Transportation Capital Project
Agreement, and allow the County Treasurer to set up a Capital Project account
and assign account numbers. Prepare Resolution (to come off the floor at the
August 28 Board meeting) Tax Bill Corrections
Real Property Tax Director Joseph Budinger requested a
resolution approving the following tax bill corrections providing for a charge
back:
TOWN OF ALMA Tax Map Number: 188.-1-970
Owner of Record: John Zlomek Charge Back: $6,559.78 (2017
Alma Town & County)
TOWN OF ALMA Tax Map Number: 188.-1-970
Owner of Record: John Zlomek Charge Back: $3,112.50 (2016
Alma Town & County)
(A resolution is required for corrections over $2,500 or
those resulting in the complete removal of a parcel.)
The request was approved on a motion by Legislator Root,
seconded by Legislator Hopkins, and carried. Prepare Resolution
REFERRALS FROM OTHER COMMITTEES
Public Safety Committee
4th Assistant Public Defender
Public Defender Barbara Kelley requested permission to fill
one full-time 4th Assistant Public Defender under the Section IV Salary Plan.
This position will provide off-hour arraignments on a consistent basis, and it
will meet state mandates of Hurrell-Harring. The annual cost of this position
is $70,000 with benefits estimated at $31,290. This position is funded 100
percent by the Counsel at First Appearance Grant. Filling of this position is contingent
on adoption of the resolution creating the position at the August 28 Board
meeting. This request was approved on a motion made by Legislator Curran,
seconded by Legislator Fanton, and carried. Notify Human Resources
Investigative Case Assistant
Public Defender Barbara Kelley requested permission to fill
one full-time Investigative Case Assistant under the Section IV Salary Plan.
This position will perform case management, social work, and investigation. The
annual cost of this position is $45,000 with benefits estimated at $20,115.
This position is funded 100 percent by the Counsel at First Appearance Grant.
Filling of this position is contingent on adoption of the resolution creating
the position at the August 28 Board meeting. This request was approved on a
motion made by Legislator Curran, seconded by Legislator Hopkins, and carried.
Notify Human Resources
Allegany County Insurance Plan
A motion was made by Legislator Root, seconded by legislator
O’Grady, and carried to authorize Allegany County to switch the health
insurance plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield to Independent Health effective
January 2, 2018. Prepare Resolution
Attorney/Client Session
A motion was made by Legislator LaForge, seconded by
Legislator Curran, and carried to enter into attorney/client session at 1:16
p.m. Immediately following discussion at 1:25 p.m., a motion was made by
Legislator Healy, seconded by Legislator Curran, and carried to end the
attorney/client session and return to the regular meeting.
Good of the Order
Majority Leader Dwight “Mike” Healy announced a caucus in
Room 220 immediately following the special joint Public Safety and Ways &
Means Committee meeting.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the
Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:27 p.m. following a motion by
Legislator O’Grady, seconded by Legislator Root, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Meghan Washer, Secretary to Clerk of the Board
Allegany County Board of Legislators
