October 3, 2018
Members Present: D. Healy, W. Dibble, B. Harris, S. Havey,
J. Hopkins, C. Crandall (Absent: D. Decker)
Others Present: G. Barnes, C. Braack, T. Boyde, J. Burdick,
P. Curran, L. Edwards, D. Fanton, K. Graves, G. Green, C. Ivers, B. Kelley, C.
Knapp, J. Luckey, K. Monroe, J. Ricci, B. Riehle, D. Root, T. Ross, R. Starks,
P. Stockin, R. Swarthout, M. Washer
Media Present: C. Potter, Wellsville Daily Reporter
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 11:02 a.m.
by Public Safety Committee Chairman Dwight “Mike” Healy.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by
Legislator Hopkins, and carried to approve the Public Safety Committee minutes
for September 5, 2018.
PUBLIC DEFENDER
Public Defender Barbara Kelley attended the meeting and
submitted her monthly report to the committee for review. Ms. Kelley noted
there has been an increase in criminal cases, but she is unsure as to the
reason why. Legislator Harris asked if there has been an increase in counsel at
first appearances now that college is back in session. Ms. Kelley stated she
imagines so; however, she does not have any numbers with her.
Request to Transfer Funds
Ms. Kelley requested a resolution to transfer funds in the
amount $7,000 from A1173.201(CAFA Grant – Equipment) to A1173.402 (CAFA Grant –
Mileage). The Public Defender’s Office was able to purchase equipment for their
new CAFA (Counsel at First Appearance) employees using funds from A1170.201
(Public Defender – Equipment) to have the employees equipped when they began on
January 3, 2018. When the CAFA grant was first applied for, they had estimated
the mileage funds needed to have counsel available twenty-four hours a day in
37 Justice Courts; however, they did not budget enough, and they would like to
transfer funds to cover the difference. This request was approved on a motion
made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by Legislator Havey, and carried. Prepare
Resolution
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & FIRE
Emergency Management & Fire Director Jeff Luckey
attended the meeting and submitted his monthly report to the committee for
review. Mr. Luckey stated at this time there are no updates to report regarding
the Cancer Bill. Mr. Luckey noted that the recent storm with tornado warnings
did not cause any ill effects to the County.
STOP- DWI
STOP-DWI Coordinator Linda Edwards attended the meeting and
submitted her monthly report to the committee for review.
Mock DWI Crash
Ms. Edwards stated she met with staff from Genesee Valley to
start planning a mock DWI crash as well as a presentation from Jacy Good on
distracted driving. Ms. Edwards is also working to have the Amy Stock Memorial
DWI Trailer in the County again.
SADD Conference
Ms. Edwards stated the SADD Conference will be held on
Friday, October 19, 2018. Those attending should RSVP to Ms. Edwards at their
earliest convenience. Ms. Edwards noted that the topic at the conference will
be healthy relationships, and she has heard from schools it is a very necessary
topic.
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.
Raise the Age
Legislator Harris asked how the new Raise the Age
legislation is going now that it is officially in effect. Mr. Starks stated at
this point in time, no 16 year olds have been arrested. Legislator Healy asked
if any are currently incarcerated. Undersheriff Kevin Monroe stated, no, their
previous 16-year-old inmate is no longer incarcerated. Legislator Harris asked
if there were any updates from last month’s Raise the Age committee meeting.
Mr. Starks stated they now know that Judge Parker and Judge Brown will be on
call if a youth needs arraignment after hours. They also have contact
information for detention facilities, both secure and non-secure, should they
need to place a youth. Legislator Harris asked if they actively monitor the
availability of beds. Mr. Starks stated he has left messages with both Erie and
Monroe county but has not heard back.
Acceptance of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee
Grant
Mr. Starks requested a resolution to accept funds in the
amount of $3,693 for the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee grant for the
period of October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019. County Treasurer Terri
Ross indicated that the funds have been appropriated in the 2019 Budget under
the following accounts:
Appropriation: Amount:
A3140.101 (Probably – Personnel) $3,693
Revenue: Amount:
A3140.3310.07 (State Aid – Ignition Interlock) $3,693
This request was approved on a motion made by Legislator
Dibble, seconded by Legislator Harris, and carried. Prepare Resolution
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Weights and Measures Director Gilbert Green attended the
meeting and submitted his monthly report to the committee for review.
Request to Transfer Funds
Mr. Green is requesting permission to transfer funds in the
amount of $200 from A6610.409 (Consumer Affairs-Fees) to A6610.201 (Consumer
Affairs-Office Equipment). These funds will be used to cover the cost to
replace broken nerf step bars on a work truck. This request was approved on a
motion made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by Legislator Harris, and carried. Prepare Resolution
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Undersheriff Kevin Monroe attended the meeting and submitted
his monthly reports to the committee for review. Committee Chairman Healy asked
how the population is. Undersheriff Monroe stated they are maintaining around
100, adding the local population is down, and they are averaging 57 federal
inmates.
New York State Office of Mental Health Memorandum of
Understanding
Undersheriff Monroe requested a resolution authorizing the
Sheriff’s Office to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the New York
State Office of Mental Health to transfer custody of inmate-patients to the
Office of Mental Health. By signing this MOU, the sheriff will be relieved of
the responsibility to guard the patient during the hospitalization.
Historically, security for CL 508 inmates in Office of Mental Health facilities
was provided by Oneida and Monroe County Sheriffs, often via a Substitute Jail
Order. This MOU relieves Allegany County of the need to provide a guard or seek
a Substitute Jail Order and allows the Office of Mental Health to maintain
custody during the period of hospitalization. Committee Chairman Healy asked if
this has been reviewed by the County Attorney and County Administrator, and
Attorney Knapp and Mr. Boyde both confirmed they have reviewed the contract.
This request was approved on a motion made by Committee Chairman Healy,
seconded by Legislator Dibble, and carried. Prepare Resolution
Request to Fill (2) Corrections Officer Positions
Undersheriff Monroe also requested permission to fill two
full-time Corrections Officers (Council 82, Local 3989 bargaining unit) due to
retirements. These positions are needed to fulfill the New York State
Commission of Corrections minimum staffing requirement. The annual salary of
these positions is $41,838.16 ($83.676.32 total) with benefits estimated at
$19,860.58 ($39,721.16 total). These positions are funded 100 percent with
County funds. Legislator Ricci asked how long these positions have been vacant.
Undersheriff Monroe stated since the beginning of summer, and they have been
filling them with part-time employees. This request as approved on a motion
made by Legislator Havey, seconded by Legislator Dibble, and carried. Refer to Ways and Means
Traffic Safety Board Appointment
The Traffic Safety Board requests that the Board of
Legislators appoint Gwendolyn Cooper from Belmont, New York, to fill a vacant
three-year term on the Traffic Safety Board commencing immediately and expiring
December 31, 2020. This request was approved on a motion made by Committee
Chairman Healy, seconded by Legislator Harris, and carried. Prepare Resolution
Radio/Tower Project Update
Head Dispatcher Randy Swarthout stated the radio/tower
project is moving along, and they are expecting quotes soon for equipment to go
on the towers. Legislator Dibble asked if the towers have electric. Mr.
Swarthout stated the tower in Alfred is in the process of getting electric; they
are waiting on the electric company to make those arrangements.
911 Enumeration Project Update
Mr. Swarthout stated the 911 Enumeration project is also
moving forward; however, they are encountering some issues throughout the
County. Mr. Swarthout noted that they recently received information at a
conference that will more than likely bring some big changes to the project.
Attorney/Client Session
A motion was made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by
Legislator Harris, and carried at 11:54 a.m. to enter into attorney/client session.
Immediately following discussion at 11:57 a.m., a motion was made by Legislator
Havey, seconded by Legislator Dibble, and carried to exit the attorney/client
session and return to the regular meeting.
Juvenile Detention Consortium
Legislator Harris asked for an update on the juvenile
detention consortium. Mr. Boyde stated there is an ongoing site selection
process, and the state is currently looking at what our needs are. Attorney
Knapp stated the draft memorandum of understanding is being finalized and will
be brought to the Board for approval.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the
committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:59 a.m. following a motion by
Legislator Havey, seconded by Legislator Harris, and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Meghan Washer, Confidential Secretary to the Clerk of the
Board
Allegany County Board of Legislators
