June 6, 2018
Members Present: D. Healy, W. Dibble, D. Decker, S. Havey,
J. Hopkins, C. Crandall (Absent: B. Harris)
Others Present: G. Barnes, T. Boyde, L. Edwards, M. Evans,
D. Fanton, K. Graves, C. Ivers, B. Kelley, J. Kelley, C. Knapp, J. Luckey, N.
Orcutt, D. Root, B. Riehle, R. Starks, P. Stockin, R. Swarthout, M. Washer, R.
Whitney
Media Present: C. Potter – Wellsville Daily Reporter
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 11:05 a.m.
by Public Safety Committee Chairman Dwight “Mike” Healy.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by
Legislator Havey, and carried to approve the Public Safety Committee minutes
for May 2, 2018.
PUBLIC DEFENDER
Public Defender Barbara Kelley attended the meeting and
submitted her monthly report to the committee for review. Ms. Kelley stated
numbers are steady and have surpassed last year’s. Legislator Hopkins asked if
they are all moved in on the third floor and how it’s going working with
clients. Ms. Kelley stated they have not been able to move in yet as there are
still some details being straightened out.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND FIRE DIRECTOR
Emergency Management and Fire Director Jeff Luckey attended
the meeting and submitted his monthly report to the committee for review. Mr.
Luckey stated he facilitated and was master of ceremony for Prom Drills at
Bolivar High School and Fillmore Central School. Mr. Luckey also attended a
tabletop active shooter exercise at Houghton College. Legislator Hopkins asked
for more detail on what these drills involve. Mr. Luckey stated a tabletop
exercise is essentially a meeting to discuss a simulated emergency situation.
Members of the campus review and discuss the actions they would take in a
particular emergency. A Prom Drill is a mock vehicle crash involving volunteer
students. The drill typically involves a drunk driver, injured students, and
they also experience the drunk driver being arrested. Mr. Luckey indicated they
sometimes have a hearse on scene as well.
Request to Apply for Homeland Security & Emergency
Services LEMPG FY 2017 Grant
Emergency Management and Fire Director Jeff Luckey requested
permission to apply for the Homeland Security and Emergency Services LEMPG FY
2017 grant in the amount of $23,215. It is anticipated this grant will be
coming out with a short application timeframe; therefore, they would like
authorization to apply when it is released. Funds received from this grant will
be used for the following:
- Labor costs for the three employees on a 50/50 split for
work on the Emergency Operations Plan.
- Training used to enhance the capabilities of state and
local emergency management personnel.
- Training related costs such as materials, supplies, and
equipment.
- Travel and associated costs for attendance at FEMA and/or
approved training courses as well as allowable programs.
- Conducting all hazard emergency management training,
attending EMI training and conducting “Train the Trainer” courses.
- Exercises and costs associated with designing, developing,
conducting, and evaluating an exercise. Also includes planning, meeting space,
and other facilitation costs.
- Developing and enhancing the Continuity of Operation (COOP
Continuity of Government (COG).
- Development and enhancement of emergency operations plans
in integrating citizen, volunteer, and other non-governmental organization
resources and participation.
- Developing and enhancing logistics and resource management
plans as well as develop and enhance evacuation plans including alerts/warning,
crisis communications, pre-positioning of equipment for areas potentially
impacted by mass evacuations, sheltering, and re-entry.
- Funds will also be used for rent expenses for the
Emergency Services space.
- Allowable equipment through the EMPG program through
categories such as information, cyber security, interoperable communication,
detection equipment, power equipment, CBRNE (chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear, and explosive) incident response vehicles, and physical
security enhancement equipment.
- Any remaining grant money will be used to purchase
equipment for the Emergency Management Operations.
Legislator Dibble asked what their rent fee is. Mr. Luckey
stated $8,000 per year. This request was approved on a motion made by
Legislator Dibble, seconded by Legislator Havey, and carried. Prepare
Resolution
STOP- DWI
STOP-DWI Coordinator Linda Edwards attended the meeting and
submitted her monthly report to the committee for review. Ms. Edwards stated
she participated in the mock DWI crashes at Alfred-Almond Central School,
Bolivar-Richburg Central School, and Fillmore Central School. Ms. Edwards held
the quarterly Victim Impact Panel on May 15 at Genesee Valley Central School
with 60 defendants in attendance. Ms. Edwards stated she is in the middle of
bicycle safety and will soon be out doing classroom presentations to second
graders. Ms. Edwards indicated that all 12 public schools as well as Immaculate
Conception School and the YMCA Afterschool Program have signed up for
presentations. Ms. Edwards will also be presenting at Nitro’s Law Enforcement
Appreciation Day and Cuba Dairy Days. Ms. Edwards stated that this year, 675
kids will be impacted, and they have maximized their amount of supplies. If
they continue on this path, STOP DWI will need to request additional funds in
their grant. Legislator Dibble thanked Ms. Edwards for the work she does with
the kids, and Committee Chairman Healy stated her numbers are a good problem to
have.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
District Attorney Keith Slep was unable to attend the
meeting but submitted his monthly report to the committee for review.
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Probation Director Robert Starks attended the meeting and
submitted his monthly report to the committee for review. Mr. Starks stated
Family Court Investigations have almost reached their 2017 total, and they are
only half way through the year. Mr. Starks stated the fundraiser they held on
May 24 was a success raising nearly $750 for Allegany County Cancer Services.
Mr. Starks stated they recently received a letter approving
their Alternatives to Incarceration Service Plan which will help improve the
program and keep housing costs down at the Jail. Legislator Hopkins asked if
the “Trauma Informed Care Champion” webinar that Mr. Starks participated in is
still available to view. Mr. Starks stated the webinar was only for individuals
participating and is not open to the public.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Weights and Measures Director Gilbert Green was unable to
attend the meeting but submitted his monthly report to the committee for
review.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Sheriff Rick Whitney attended the meeting and submitted his
monthly reports to the committee for review. Sheriff Whitney stated on May 8
his CERT team traveled to Chautauqua County to assist with a jail facility
search. Committee Chairman Healy asked how many officers participated. Sheriff
Whitney stated approximately 10. Sheriff Whitney stated the open house was well
attended and approximated that 70 people toured the facility. Sheriff Whitney
was recently notified by state representatives of the Traffic Safety Council
that they are very impressed with our County’s Amish Mobility Safety Committee,
stating our proactivity is far and above any other county in the state.
Committee Chairman Healy asked for an update on that committee. Sheriff Whitney
stated they are working towards changing the committee to a Slow Moving Vehicle
Safety Committee as we’re nearing the time of year with farm equipment on the
roads. The committee is also working on a shadow box that will display a
replicate Amish buggy with and without receptors so they are able to see what
the difference is for driving at night. Legislator Barnes asked if Amish
vehicles are required to have forward lighting. Sheriff Whitney stated because
they are not a motor vehicle, they are not required; however, some do have
lights that project in the front and back of the buggy.
Acceptance of F & F Electric’s Proposal
The Sheriff’s Office requested a resolution to accept F
& F Electric’s proposal for a 3-year Generator Maintenance Agreement. The
total funds requested for the 3-year period are $19,656 payable yearly at a
rate of $6,552. The contract will begin January 1, 2019, and expire on December
31, 2021. County Attorney Knapp noted her office needs to draft a contract, and
County Administrator Boyde stated it is a needed service. This request was
approved on a motion made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by Legislator Hopkins,
and carried. Prepare Resolution
E-911 Enumeration
Committee Chairman Healy asked for an update on the E-911
Enumerator positions. County Administrator Boyde stated there is no funding in
the current year budget; however, they are looking to see if they can be funded
under the new Office Aide position that was recently created.
Cuba, NY, Town Clerk Nancy Orcutt attended the meeting to
discuss several complaints she has received from constituents regarding the
County Numbering System as well as the many problems they have been facing
through the years. Residents who reside at a camp area or subdivision feel they
should be given individual numbers for their home because it is unsafe for
residents who may need to call 911 as the ambulance does not know which is the
correct home in need of help. Legislator Dibble stated this is a County-wide
problem, and they need to come up with a standard throughout the County.
Chairman Crandall stated this is a major problem that does not have an easy fix
and will take time and money to complete. E-911 Head Dispatcher Randy Swarthout
stated they are currently in the process of working on this issue, adding there
are lot of private road subdivisions with one number assigned, and it’s not
something that can be fixed overnight. Committee Chairman Healy asked if this
problem is more prevalent in some towns than others. Mr. Swarthout stated it’s
in every township. Legislator Dibble suggested a town ordinance be put in place
to address this. Mr. Swarthout stated he believes it should be a County
ordinance, and Legislator Dibble disagreed stating a town ordinance “will have
more teeth behind it.” Sheriff Whitney noted that he has assigned a full-time
dispatcher to assist with this issue.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the
committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:42 a.m. following a motion by
Legislator Decker, seconded by Legislator Dibble, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Meghan Washer, Confidential Secretary to the Clerk of the
Board
Allegany County Board of Legislators
