REGULAR SESSION FIRST DAY. Wednesday, August 1, 2007

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1 REGULAR SESSION FIRST DAY Wednesday, August 1, 2007 The Chairman called the Board to order, the roll was called and the following Representatives were found to be present: Relic, Powers, Feldstein, Henderson, Fournier, Durkin, Iversen, Lindberg, McCarty, Schwerd, Stayton, Laguna. Under Privilege of the Floor, Carol Waller, Mayor of Cooperstown, said the 2007 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend was a safe and pleasant success. She thanked the County Board and the county employees for all their help in making everything run so smoothly. Mayor Waller stated that the weekend generated extra bed tax and sales tax revenue for the county and asked for financial assistance to help meet the village s expenses for the weekend. She said that the village s infrastructure is suffering. Deborah Taylor from the Otsego County Tourism Office thanked the County Board and county employees for helping with the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. She said having the buses here helped greatly with keeping the traffic down. The minutes of June 6 and 20, 2007 were reviewed and are on file with the Clerk of the Board. The following communications were read and ordered filed: Diane Kenworthy, Fly Creek - Letter complimenting Kevin Flint, Deputy Superintendent of Highway, for responding quickly, efficiently and courteously whenever he had been contacted about a problem. Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Authority - Resolution of support of the expanded bottle bill currently before the New York State Legislature. Notice of Claim - Vincent Coletti versus Otsego County and Otsego County Sheriff's Department - For failure to maintain adequate security in the Jail. No amount is stated. The following reports are on file with the Clerk of the Board: Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority - Annual Report for 2006 and Financial Report for 006. The reports of the Standing Committees were given and ordered filed. Representative Laguna moved to dispense with the reading of all the resolutions. Seconded, Stayton. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO

2 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OTSEGO COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPLICANT AND OPERATOR OF THE NEW YORK STATE MATCHING FUNDS PROGRAM HODNE, POWERS, SCHWERD, DURKIN WHEREAS, tourism is a major factor in the economy of Otsego County; and WHEREAS, funds are available through the New York State Department of Commerce for the promotion of tourism; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Economic Development Department be and hereby is designated to apply to and operate the New York State Matching Funds program of the Department of Commerce; $225,000 being committed by the County in this tourism promotion effort; and be it further RESOLVED, that the $225, will be included in the 2008 Publicity Budget (6410) at line 4830 Tourist Promotion; said funds to be allocated from the 2008 Otsego County Hotel/Motel and Similar Room Occupancy Tax revenues; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Economic Development Department will designate the project director authorized to sign all vouchers and encumbrances; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution is contingent upon the approval of the state budget and availability of state funding Seconded, Relic and Feldstein. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF NEW YORK TO RECEIVE LOCAL WIRELESS 911 REIMBURSEMENT FOURNIER, FELDSTEIN, STAYTON, POWERS WHEREAS, the State Legislature has enacted state law authorizing reimbursement to counties of certain costs associated with the provision of Wireless 911 services; and WHEREAS, Otsego County is eligible to apply for reimbursement of certain costs associated with the provision of Wireless 911 services; and WHEREAS, the County's allocation from the State Budget for costs incurred from April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2009 is $36,113.00; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized to execute an agreement, and other documents that may be necessary, with the State of New York for

3 securing reimbursement of costs incurred by the County for the implementation and operation of Local Wireless 911 Answering Points, for the period April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2009 in the amount of $36, as allocated in the State Budget. Seconded, McCarty and Laguna. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS TO CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN MATERIALS AND SERVICES MCCARTY, HENDERSON, HODNE WHEREAS, bids have been requested and duly received by the Purchasing Agent for certain materials and services; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has made a report to the Public Works Committee of this Board and has made a recommendation to this Board that the lowest responsible bid be accepted; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Superintendent of Highways be and hereby is authorized to contract with the following firm as set forth below, in accordance with the specifications and bid heretofore received: ITEM: VENDOR: Pre-Cast Concrete Box Culvert Binghamton Precast & Supply Phelps Street Binghamton, New York COST: $49, The funds for this expenditure are included in the 2007 Highway Budget under D , D , D , D , D and D Seconded, Schwerd and Feldstein. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH PSYCHOLOGY INTERN FOR SERVICES AT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC HENDERSON, IVERSEN, STAYTON

4 RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board be and hereby is authorized to enter into an agreement with Cassaundra Murray, MA, 208 Hartland Drive, Danville, Kentucky 40422, to provide her services to the County as a Psychology Intern; said services are to be related to the psychological aspects of the community mental health program at the Mental Health Clinic at 242 Main Street, Oneonta, at a rate of $11.00 per hour, for a total not to exceed 1,820 hours, at a cost not to exceed $20, during the contract period; said contract term shall commence August 27, 2007 to August 26, 2008; and be it further RESOLVED, said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2007 Mental Health Budget (4310) at line 4880 Mental Health Contracts and is reimbursable through patient fees. Seconded, Durkin. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO CONTRACT WITH BASSETT HEALTHCARE FOR MEDICAL SERVICES AT THE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FOURNIER, FELDSTEIN, STAYTON, POWERS WHEREAS, there is a need for medical services at the County's Correctional Facility; and WHEREAS, Bassett Healthcare has submitted a proposal to the County for said services; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Board be and hereby is authorized to enter into a contract with Bassett Healthcare at a cost of $37, for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 for the following: 1. A physician in the employ of Bassett Healthcare to supervise Hospital s provision of specified medical care pursuant to Section of Title 9, Subtitle AA, Chapter I of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York. 2. The Hospital s Physician will provide on-site services at the Otsego County Jail once weekly and will review the nurse s activities and medical record documentation to meet all jail inmate population needs that can be addressed on an outpatient basis. 3. The Hospital s Physician will write prescriptions as medically necessary, but will not store drugs nor dispense drugs to inmates.

5 4. Hospital will provide laboratory and radiology services and inpatient and outpatient services as ordered by Physician, to be billed at the Hospital s usual rate and to be paid by County within 30 days of receipt of invoices. and be it further RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2007 Jail Budget (3150) at line 4900 Contracts. Seconded, Henderson. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,673; Absent: 1,494 - Powers, Stayton, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO, INC. (OFO) TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) ELIGIBLES (BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM) ROTHENBERGER, LAGUNA, MCCARTY WHEREAS, the County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family Services funds (FFFS); and WHEREAS, the County desires to utilize existing programming to obtain services for eligible families; and WHEREAS, the County desires to enter into an agreement with OFO for the provision of services by the Building Healthy Families Program; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services, on behalf of the County of Otsego, is hereby authorized to contract with OFO for the term July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2008; and that said contract shall include the following terms: 1. In no event shall the Department of Social Services liability exceed $45,000 for the term of the contract. 2. The contract shall contain such other and further conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego. and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2007 Social Services Administration Budget (6010) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and consists of 100% federal funds.

6 Seconded, Durkin and Iversen. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,673; Absent: 1,494 - Powers, Stayton, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) ELIGIBLES (FAMILY SERVICES ASSOCIATION & OFO) ROTHENBERGER, LAGUNA, MCCARTY WHEREAS, the County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family Services funds (FFFS); and WHEREAS, the County desires to utilize existing programming to obtain services for eligible families; and WHEREAS, the County has included these projects in the local Flexible Funding for Family Services (FFFS) Plan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services, on behalf of the County of Otsego, is hereby authorized to contract with the entities listed below for the term April 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007; and that said contracts shall include the following terms: 1. In no event shall the Department of Social Services' liability exceed the amount given for each entity for the term of the contract: Family Services Association Parent Resource Center $10,002 Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. Child Sexual Assault $ 9, The contracts shall contain such other and further conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for these contracts is included in the 2007 Social Services Administration Budget (6010) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and consists of 100% federal funds. Seconded, Fournier. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO

7 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) ELIGIBLES (COMMUNITY MATERNITY SERVICES & DELAWARE OPPORTUNITIES) ROTHENBERGER, LAGUNA, MCCARTY WHEREAS, the County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family Services funds (FFFS); and WHEREAS, the County desires to utilize existing programming to obtain services for eligible families; and WHEREAS, the County has included these projects in the local Flexible Funding for Family Services (FFFS) Plan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services, on behalf of the County of Otsego, is hereby authorized to contract with the entities listed below for the term April 1, 2007 to December 31, 2008; and that said contracts shall include the following terms: 1. In no event shall the Department of Social Services' liability exceed the amount given for each entity for the term of the contract: Community Maternity Services Parent Education $87,500 Delaware Opportunities Big Buddies $52, The contracts shall contain such other and further conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for these contracts is included in the 2007 Social Services Administration Budget (6010) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and consists of 100% federal funds. Seconded, Relic and Schwerd. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO, INC. (OFO) TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) ELIGIBLES (NON-RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES)

8 ROTHENBERGER, LAGUNA, MCCARTY WHEREAS, the County has been awarded $25,000 in TANF funds to support nonresidential domestic violence services to TANF eligibles; and WHEREAS, the County desires to contract with OFO for the provision of services; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services, on behalf of the County of Otsego, is hereby authorized to contract with OFO for the term April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008; and that the contract shall include the following terms: 2. In no event shall the Department of Social Services liability exceed $21,486 for the term of the contract. 3. The contract shall contain such other and further conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego. and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2007 Social Services Administration Budget (6010) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and consists of 100% federal funds. Seconded, Feldstein and Iversen. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONTRACT WITH OTSEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES ROTHENBERGER, LAGUNA, MCCARTY WHEREAS, the County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family Services funds (FFFS); and WHEREAS, the County desires to utilize existing programming to obtain services for eligible families; and WHEREAS, the Department desires to contract with Otsego County Community Services for mental health services; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Commissioner is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Otsego County Community Services for the term of April 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008; and that the agreement shall include the following terms: 1. In no event shall the Department of Social Services liability exceed the sum of $128,781;

9 and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for these contracts is included in the 2007 Social Services Administration Budget (6010) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses and consists of 100% federal funds. Seconded, Iversen. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO (original) RESOLUTION - CREATING POSITION IN CHEMICAL DEPENDENCIES CLINIC (STAFF SOCIAL WORKER) FELDSTEIN, IVERSEN, RELIC RESOLVED, that the following position be and the same is hereby created in the Chemical Dependencies Clinic, effective August 1, 2007: and be it further Staff Social Worker, Grade 20 $37,763 - $44,823 ($1,412) RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2007 Alcoholism Budget (4250) at line 1000 Personal Service and is 100% state reimbursable; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Otsego County Personnel Officer and to the County Treasurer. Seconded, Fournier. Representative Feldstein moved to amend the resolution by adding: "RESOLVED, that this position shall exist only as long as 100% grant funding is provided; and be it further". Seconded, Schwerd. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO (amended) RESOLUTION - CREATING POSITION IN CHEMICAL DEPENDENCIES CLINIC (STAFF SOCIAL WORKER) FELDSTEIN, IVERSEN, RELIC RESOLVED, that the following position be and the same is hereby created in the Chemical Dependencies Clinic, effective August 1, 2007: Staff Social Worker, Grade 20

10 $37,763 - $44,823 ($1,412) and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2007 Alcoholism Budget (4250) at line 1000 Personal Service and is 100% state reimbursable; and be it further RESOLVED, that this position shall exist only as long as 100% grant funding is provided; and be it RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Otsego County Personnel Officer and to the County Treasurer. Roll call on amended resolution. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted as amended. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS MCCARTY, HENDERSON, HODNE RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 100 of the Highway Law, Ronald Tiderencel be and hereby is appointed Superintendent of Highways of the County of Otsego, to a four year term, effective July 6, 2007, and the County Superintendent of Highways shall be entitled to receive from the County payment of all expenses incurred in the performance of his duties as County Superintendent of Highways; and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2007 Highway Administration Budget (D5010) at line 1000 Personal Service. Seconded, Relic and Fournier. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powell, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTON NO RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS MCCARTY, HENDERSON, HODNE WHEREAS, Ronald P. Tiderencel, Otsego County Superintendent of Highways, has filed with this Board the designation of Kevin Flint as Deputy County Superintendent of Highways; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 102-a of the Highway Law, the appointment of

11 Kevin Flint as Deputy County Superintendent of Highways be and the same is hereby approved; and be it further RESOLVED, that the term of office of such Deputy County Superintendent of Highways is fixed to run for a term commencing July 6, 2007 and expiring July 5, 2011, the last day of the term of the appointment of Superintendent Tiderencel, with power and authority in the County Superintendent of Highways to terminate such appointment at his pleasure; and be it further RESOLVED, that the funds for this position are included in the 2007 Highway Administration Budget (D5110) at line 1000 Personal Service. Seconded, Relic and Fournier. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF STATE FUNDING APPLICATION FOR FARMLAND PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT HODNE, POWERS, SCHWERD, DURKIN WHEREAS, the mission of the Otsego Land Trust is to conserve the distinctive rural character of the Otsego County region through protecting open space, lands of scenic value, fragile ecosystems, farmland and forestlands; and WHEREAS, the Otsego Land Trust is prepared to lead initiatives to protect farmland in Otsego County, and to hold and monitor conservation easements under conditions acceptable to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets; and WHEREAS, the County's authorization is requested for the filing of an application to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for the funding of a Farmland Protection Implementation Project; and WHEREAS, the proposed project involves the purchase of development rights of the Ringwood Farm in the Town of Springfield; and WHEREAS, the farm has approximately 310 acres; 260 acres in Otsego County and 50 acres in Herkimer County; and WHEREAS, the funding application will be filed jointly with the County of Herkimer and will not involve any County funds; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that this Board of Representatives authorizes the joint filing of an application, together with the County of Herkimer, with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for the funding of a Farmland Protection Implementation project; namely, the purchase of development rights of the Ringwood Farm in the Town of Springfield; and be it further

12 RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board is authorized to sign the associated state contract and any other documents that may be necessary to procure this funding. Seconded, Iversen, Oral vote. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 3,877; Noes: 1,081 - Relic, Fournier; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY OWNED LAND ACQUIRED THROUGH DELINQUENT TAXES TO PREVIOUS OWNER FELDSTEIN, IVERSEN, RELIC WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 142 of 1975, the County of Otsego has been paying delinquent property taxes on property in the County rather than permitting third parties to pay the taxes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 26 of 1981 and Resolution No. 234 of 1986, any parcel of land acquired by the County for delinquent taxes may be redeemed by its former owner by paying to the Treasurer the total amount of the tax including interest, penalties and other costs; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that this Board be and is hereby authorized to convey the following parcel of land to the previous owner in consideration of taxes paid as listed below: Town of Maryland Tax Map No Sell to: Joseph Kaufmann 159 County Highway 56 Schenevus, New York for the sum of $1, Seconded, Fournier. Roll call. Total: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FOUR BUSES FROM EMPIRE BUS SALES HODNE, POWERS, SCHWERD, DURKIN WHEREAS, Otsego County has received a grant of $239, from the New York State Department of Transportation for the purchase of four (4), sixteen (16) passenger, one (1) wheelchair buses; and WHEREAS, the County has the authority to exchange options with other counties in

13 accordance with language contained in its Request for Proposals (RFP); and WHEREAS, the County of Otsego, through a written agreement between the County Administrator in Allegany County and the Otsego County Planning Director, exchanged options for vehicles in their RFPs; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the County of Otsego is hereby authorized to purchase four (4), sixteen (16) passenger, one (1) wheelchair buses from Empire Bus Sales, 3050 Lake Road, Horseheads, New York 14845, at a cost of $59, each, for a total cost of $239,180.00; and be it further RESOLVED, that funding for these buses is contained in the 2007 budget line item , and reimbursement for said vehicles is contained in items (State Aid Capital) $23,918.10, (Federal Aid Capital) $191, and 1789 Public Transportation (Local Provider Share) $23, Seconded, Henderson. Roll call. Total: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS FELDSTEIN, IVERSEN, RELIC WHEREAS, it appears that it will require funds to complete the year 2007 in certain items of the Otsego County Budget; and WHEREAS, there are unexpended balances in other items of the 2007 budget; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the following transfers be and the same are hereby authorized, and the 2007 budget be and it is hereby amended accordingly, pursuant to Section 363 of the County Law: 2007 BUDGET TRANSFERS DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT CODE AMOUNT FROM: Annex Building Materials & Supplies A TO: Annex Building Other A FROM: Central Kitchen Building Materials & Supplies A -2, TO: Central Kitchen Building Other A 2, FROM: Economic Development Postage & UPS A TO: Economic Development Lodging, Meals & Tolls A FROM: Weights & Measures Other A

14 TO: Weights & Measures Mat. & Supplies A FROM: TO: Road Construction Projects C/R 31 Recycle/Pave D -30, Road Construction Projects C/R 45 Pave D 30, FROM: Road Maintenance Other D -10, TO: Road Maintenance Heat & Lights D 10, FROM: County Snow & Ice Materials & Supplies D -40, TO: County Snow & Ice Other D 40, BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND Records Management Increase Grant County Treasurer A 15, Increase County Treasurer Personal Service A 15, Increase: Increase: Harbour Program- Reinvest. State Harbour Prgm-Re A 3, Harbour Program- Reinvest. Other A 3, Increase: State Aid - Mental Health Rehab. Support Services A 9, Contract- Mental Health- Increase: CSS Other A 9, Increase: State Aid - Mental Health RSS-Reinvestment A 3, Contract-Mental Health- Increase: CSS RSS-Reinvestment A 3, Increase: Increase: State Aid - Mental Health Substance Abuse- BOCES A 1, Contract-Mental Health Services Other A 1, Increase: Increase: Federal Aid - Mental Health Leaf Program A 1, Contract-Mental Health Services-CSS Other A 1, Increase: State Aid - Mental Health Training A 2, Increase: Alcoholism Alcohol Clinic A 2, Increase: State Aid - Mental Health C & F Family Support Sv A Increase: Mental Health C & F Family Support Sv A Increase: State Aid - Mental Health Mental Health Clinic A Increase: Mental Health Training A Increase: State Aid - Mental Health Intensive Case Manager A 1, Increase: Intensive Case Training A

15 Increase: Management Intensive Case Management Wraparound A Increase: State Aid - Mental Health Reinv./Monitor & Eval A 1, RIV Monitoring & Increase: Evaluation Training A 1, Increase: Miscellaneous Reimb Bldgs. From Manor A 50, Increase: Otsego Manor Building Materials & Supplies A 23, Increase: Otsego Manor Building Other A 27, Increase: State Aid-Alcohol OASAS A 52, Increase: Alcoholism Personal Service A 38, Increase: Alcoholism Equipment A 4, Increase: Alcoholism Mileage A Increase: Alcoholism Training A 5, Increase: Alcoholism Telephone A Increase: Alcoholism Materials & Supplies A Increase: Alcoholism Rent A 1, Increase: Alcoholism Other A 1, CG FUND SPECIAL GRANTS Increase: State Aid - Community Services Other Home & Comm. Svs CG 178, Increase: Rehab Loans & Grants Personal Service CG 12, Increase: Rehab Loans & Grants Other CG 166, COUNTY ROAD FUND Increase: Miscellaneous Revenue Refund Prior Years Exp D 25, Increase: Interfund Transfers Transfer from Road Mach D 18, Increase: Road Maintenance Fuel D 49, Decrease: Highway Administration Telephone D -5, ROAD MACHINERY FUND Increase: Sale of Property Sale of Equipment DM 14, Increase: Miscellaneous Revenue Refund Prior Year Exp DM 4, Increase: Interfund Transfers Transfer To Co. Road Fund DM 18, Seconded, Fournier and Stayton. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION - CREATING POSITION IN TREASURER'S OFFICE (RECORDS MANAGEMENT CLERK)

16 FELDSTEIN, IVERSEN, RELIC RESOLVED, that the following position be and the same is hereby created in the Treasurer's Office, effective August 1, 2007 to July 31, 2008: and be it further Records Management Clerk, Grade 7 $21,215 - $24,950 ($747) RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2007 County Treasurer's Budget (1325) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further RESOLVED, that this position shall exist only as long as 100% funding is provided through the State Archives and Records Administration (SARA) Grant in the amount of $15,983.00; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Otsego County Personnel Officer and to the County Treasurer. Seconded, Henderson. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. Representative Fournier moved to suspend the rules and act upon late Resolution Nos Seconded, Henderson and Iversen. Total: 6167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION - AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 182 OF APPROVING FEE SCHEDULE OF THE NEW YORK CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL MEDICINE AND HEALTH FELDSTEIN, IVERSEN, RELIC WHEREAS, federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations require firefighters or EMS to have pre-employment physical examinations, and to have physical examinations periodically thereafter, and Otsego County has established a physical examination policy consistent therewith dated August 18, 1993, prepared by Lyle Jones, Otsego County Emergency Services Coordinator, and the Otsego County Self- Insurance (Workers Compensation) Plan; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No. 94 of 1994, each firefighter may select the health provider of their choice, and the County has, pursuant to the above policy, committed to pay towards this cost, certain fees as established by said Resolution No. 94 of 1994 (as later amended by Resolution No. 182 of 1998); and WHEREAS, the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (hereafter referred to as NYCAMH) has submitted a proposal to increase such fees, and it is

17 necessary to amend Resolution No. 182 of 1998 to reflect said increase; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 182 of 1998 be and hereby is amended as follows: The County will pay on behalf of any firefighter or EMS electing to use the services of NYCAMH/HealthWorks the sum of $35.00 for the following services: Physical Examinations $35.00 Medical History Respiratory Clearance Evaluation Additional services and screening will be provided when indicated per the following schedule: Respiratory Fit Test, OSHA History $25.00 Fitness Certification PFT $25.00 EKG $15.00 Cardiac Risk Screening $25.00 (total & HDL Cholesterol) includes counseling and be it further RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Board is authorized to execute an agreement with NYCAMH/HealthWorks to provide for the payment of these fees; and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for these fees is included in the 2007 Workers Compensation Fund (S1710) at line 4800 Other. Seconded, Fournier. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE CERTAIN NON-DURABLE SUPPLIES FOR OTSEGO MANOR, PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING, PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING AND OTSEGO COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING (BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT) MCCARTY, HENDERSON, HODNE WHEREAS, the Otsego County Purchasing Agent has advertised and received bids for certain non-durable supplies for Otsego Manor, Public Health Nursing, Public Safety Building, the County Office Building (Building Services Department) and the City of

18 Oneonta and the Oneonta City School District for the period of June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008; and WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed and a recommendation has been made approving the lowest acceptable bid for Group A (medical supplies) and for Group B (paper and plastic products); and WHEREAS, a complete listing of all prices for individual items is on file with the Clerk of the Board and the Purchasing Agents for the City of Oneonta and Oneonta City School District; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Department Heads of Otsego Manor, Public Health Nursing, Public Safety Building and the County Office Building (Building Services Department) be and hereby are authorized to purchase the supplies set forth in accordance with the specifications and bids therefore received; a complete listing of all prices for individual items being on file with the Clerk of the Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that the purchase of said non-durable supplies is authorized in the 2007 budgets for each of the above mentioned departments. Seconded, Feldstein and Laguna. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO (original) RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS TO RECEIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT FUND GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SERVICES FOURNIER, FELDSTEIN, STAYTON, POWERS RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Board of Representatives be and is hereby authorized to sign any and all agreements with the New York State Education Department that may be necessary to receive a Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) grant in the amount of $55,634 for the electronic imaging of building plans and maps in the Otsego County Code Enforcement Office and the Building Services Department; and be it further RESOLVED, that said agreement(s) shall contain such terms and conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego. Seconded, Relic. Representative Feldstein moved to amend the resolution by adding: "RESOLVED, that any positions or contracts created for this project shall exist only as long as 100% grant funding is provide; and be it further". Seconded, Relic. Total: 6,167: Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO (amended)

19 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS TO RECEIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT FUND GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SERVICES FOURNIER, FELDSTEIN, STAYTON, POWERS RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Board of Representatives be and is hereby authorized to sign any and all agreements with the New York State Education Department that may be necessary to receive a Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) grant in the amount of $55,634 for the electronic imaging of building plans and maps in the Otsego County Code Enforcement Office and the Building Services Department; and be it further Resolved, that any positions or contracts created for this project shall exist only as long as 100% grant funding is provided; and be it RESOLVED, that said agreement(s) shall contain such terms and conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego. Roll call on amended resolution. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted as amended. Representative Relic moved for an executive session to discuss personnel and litigation. Seconded, Schwerd. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Powers, Rothenberger, Hodne. Motion carried. The Board reconvened. Chairman Lindberg declared a short recess. The Board reconvened. Representative Iversen moved to suspend the rules and act upon late Resolution No Seconded, Relic, Feldstein, Stayton. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,958; Absent: 1,209 - Rothenberger, Hodne. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION REINSTATING EDMOND MARCHI AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE OTSEGO COUNTY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY ( OTSEGO MANOR ) STAYTON RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Board of Representatives hereby agrees to reinstate Edmond Marchi as Administrator of the Otsego County Skilled Nursing Facility ( Otsego Manor ), effective Monday, August 6, 2007, pursuant to the terms, provisions and

20 conditions of a reinstatement agreement executed by Edmond Marchi and Donald L. Lindberg, Chairman, in behalf of the Otsego County Board of Representatives; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Chairman be and hereby is authorized to execute said reinstatement agreement in behalf of the Otsego County Board of Representatives. Seconded, Powers. Roll call. Total: 6,167; Ayes: 4,247; Noes: 1,206 - Henderson, McCarthy, Laguna; Absent: Rothenberger, Hodne. Adopted. All the general business of the Board having been transacted, the Chairman declared the meeting recessed until Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.