CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY LEGISLATURE 1/22/14

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1 1/22/14 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRAYER BY LEGISLATOR CHAGNON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR 1/2/14 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR COMMENDATIONS: MAPLE GROVE GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY BY LEGISLATORS TARBRAKE & CHAGNON HOPE PIETROCARLO BY LEGISLATORS TARBRAKE & CHAGNON COREY WEFING BY LEGISLATORS TARBRAKE & CHAGNON PRESENTATION: RAY HEAD CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SNOWMOBILE CLUB COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Letter Co. Exec. Horrigan Re: Apptmt. as Acting County Executive 2. Letters (14) Co Exec. Horrigan & Acting Co. Exec. Abdella Appts. to Various Boards & Commissions 3. Report Fn. Director Marsh December 2013 Investment Report 4. Internal Audit Report Dept. of Fn. Petty Cash Funds Letter NYS Sheriff s Assn. Inc. Re: Projects Relating to Jails 6. NYS Dept. of State Ack. Receipt of LL 7-13 VETO MESSAGES FROM COUNTY EXECUTIVE HORRIGAN NO VETOES FROM 1/2/14 Page 1 of 2

2 1/22/14 LAID ON DESKS FOR ACTION AT NEXT MEETING LL INTRO A LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE USE OF BEST VALUE FOR AWARDING PURCHASE CONTRACTS RESOLUTIONS: 6-14 Confirm Appt. & Re-Appt. Airport Commission 7-14 Confirm Appts. Soil & Water Conservation District Board 8-14 Confirm Re-Appt. Emergency Medical Services Council 9-14 Confirm Re-Appts. Fire Advisory Board Confirm Appt. & Re-Appts. Disaster Preparedness Commission Confirm Appt. Health Board Confirm Re-Appts. Aging Advisory Board Confirm Re-Appt. Youth Board Confirm Appt. Industrial Development Agency Confirm Re-Appt. Conewango Watershed Commission Confirm Re-Appt. Sports Fishery Advisory Board Confirm Re-Appt. Planning Board Confirm Appt. STW Regional Planning & Economic Development Board Auth. Public Hearing - Ground Lease w/ Severe Clear, Inc.-Jmst. Airport Denying the State of NY Permission to Use County Seal Relating to SAFE Act Auth. Lse. Agrmt. w/ T/Chaut. Office Space Public Defender Family Crt Auth. Execution of the NYS Office of Hmld. Security Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant Auth. Execution of the NYS Office of Hmld. Security Terrorism Prevention Emerg. Management Performance Grant for Fiscal Year Adjust 2014 Probation & Health and Human Services Adopted Budget Increase Dept. of Health & Human Services 2014 Adopted Budget Maternal Child Health Initiative Grant Designating Records Management Officer Confirm Appt. & Re-Appt. Chautauqua County Coroners Confirm Appt. Public Defender MOTION: A. Proclaiming February as Black History Month ANNOUNCEMENTS PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 2

3 RES. NO Confirm Appointment & Re-Appointment - Chautauqua County Airport Commission By Public Facilities Committee: WHEREAS, Acting County Executive Stephen M. Abdella, has submitted the following appointment and re-appointment for action by the Chautauqua County Legislature; therefore be it following appointment and re-appointment to the Chautauqua County Airport Commission. New Appointment Re-Appointment Gregory Jones (Last Held by Richard Babbage) Daniel P. Reininga PO Box Central Ave. Bemus Point, N.Y Fredonia, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/15 Term Expires: 12/31/15 Signed: Hemmer, Nazzaro, Wilfong, DeJoy, Himelein RES. NO Confirm Appointments - Chautauqua County Soil & Water Conservation District Board By Public Facilities Committee: WHEREAS, Acting County Executive Stephen M. Abdella, has submitted the following appointments for action by the Chautauqua County Legislature; therefore be it following appointments to the Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District Board. Fred C. Croscut Filing Term of Robert Orr as Farm Bureau Rep Freeman Rd. Sherman, N.Y Term Expires: 3/31/15 Frank (Jay) Gould Position last held by Legislator Croscut 70 Hoag Rd. Ashville, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/14 Lisa Vanstrom Position last held by Legislator Heenan 55 Plummer Ave. Jamestown, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/14 Signed: Hemmer, Nazzaro, Wilfong, DeJoy, Himelein 1

4 RES. NO Confirm Re-Appointment Emergency Medical Services Council By Public Safety Committee: WHEREAS, Vincent W. Horrigan, County Executive, has submitted the following reappointment for action by the Chautauqua County Legislature, therefore be it following re-appointment to the Chautauqua County Emergency Medical Services Council. Stephen E. Cobb Fire Service Medical Representative 49 Gardner St. Fredonia, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/16 Signed: Wendel, Niebel, Keefe, Ahlstrom, Tarbrake RES. NO Confirm Re-Appointments - Chautauqua County Fire Advisory Board By Public Safety Committee: WHEREAS, Acting County Executive, Stephen M. Abdella, has submitted the following re-appointments to the Chautauqua County Legislature for action; now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Chautauqua County Legislature hereby confirms the following reappointments to the Chautauqua County Fire Advisory Board. 1 st Battalion E. Lawrence Barter 9 Pine Drive Fredonia, NY Term Expires: 01/31/15 2 nd Battalion Ronald H. Trippy Lyle B. Holland 6755 S. Portage Rd. 47 Clinton Street Westfield, N.Y Westfield, NY Term Expires: 1/31/15 Term Expires: 01/31/15 3 rd Battalion 4 th Battalion Scott Bailey James R. Bostaph PO Box North Rd. 29 Melvin Ave. Cherry Creek, N.Y Celoron, N.Y Term Expires: 1/31/15 Term Expires: 1/31/15 2

5 Peter P. Samuelson 4696 Maple Grove Road Bemus Point, NY Term Expires: 01/31/15 Stephen E. Cobb Ex-Officio Deputy Fire Coordinator EMS 49 Gardner St. Fredonia, N.Y Term Expires: 1/31/15 Signed: Wendel, Niebel, Keefe, Ahlstrom, Tarbrake RES. NO Confirm Appointment & Re-Appointments - Chautauqua County Disaster Preparedness Commission By Public Safety Committee: WHEREAS, Acting County Executive Stephen M. Abdella, has submitted the following appointment and re-appointments for action by the Chautauqua County Legislature; therefore be it following appointment and re-appointments to the Chautauqua County Disaster Preparedness Commission. Re-Appointments Ann McCarron Burns William A. Tucker SUNY Fredonia 5 Hilldale Ave. University Police Jamestown, N.Y Gregory Hall Term Expires: 12/31/16 Fredonia, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/16 New Appointment Tina M. Jones Position last held by Stacey Hannon 4321 Harris Hill Rd. Falconer, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/15 Signed: Tarbrake, Ahlstrom, Wendel, Niebel, Keefe 3

6 RES. NO Confirm Appointment - Chautauqua County Health Board By Human Services Committee: WHEREAS, Acting County Executive Stephen M. Abdella, has submitted the following appointment for action by the Chautauqua County Legislature; therefore be it following appointment to the Chautauqua County Health Board. Thomas A. Erlandson Position last held by Aisling Heenan 26 Valley View Drive Frewsburg, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/19 Signed: Tarbrake, Scudder, Keefe, Lemon, Wilfong RES. NO Confirm Re-Appointments - Chautauqua County Aging Advisory Board By Human Services Committee: WHEREAS, County Executive Vincent W. Horrigan, has submitted the following reappointments for action by the Chautauqua County Legislature; therefore be it following re-appointments to the Chautauqua County Aging Advisory Council. Russell E. Diethrick Jr. 153 Hallock St. Jamestown, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/16 David Larson 3101 Straight Road Fredonia, NY Term Expires: 12/31/16 Signed: Tarbrake, Scudder, Keefe, Lemon, Wilfong 4

7 RES. NO Confirm Re-Appointment - Chautauqua County Youth Board By Human Services Committee: WHEREAS, Acting County Executive Stephen M. Abdella, has submitted the following re-appointment for action by the Chautauqua County Legislature; therefore be it following re-appointment to the Chautauqua County Youth Board. Victoria Patti 2832 Elmhurst Ave. Jamestown, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/16 Signed: Tarbrake, Scudder, Keefe, Lemon, Wilfong RES. NO Confirm Appointment - Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency By Planning & Economic Development Committee: WHEREAS, County Executive Vincent W. Horrigan, has submitted the following appointment for action by the Chautauqua County Legislature; therefore be it following appointment to the Industrial Development Agency. Dr. Cory L. Duckworth Filling term of Greg DeCinque 224 W. Summit Ave. Lakewood, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/15 Signed: Borrello, Heenan, Niebel, Larson, Chagnon RES. NO Confirm Re-Appointment Conewango Watershed Commission By Planning & Economic Development Committee: WHEREAS, Acting County Executive Stephen M. Abdella, has submitted the following re-appointment for action by the Chautauqua County Legislature; therefore be it following re-appointment to the Conewango Watershed Commission. 5

8 Carl (Pete) Smallback 7276 North Rd. Cherry Creek, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/16 Signed: Borrello, Heenan, Niebel, Larson, Chagnon RES. NO Confirm Re-Appointment - Chautauqua County Sports Fishery Advisory Board By Planning & Economic Development Committee: WHEREAS, Acting County Executive Stephen M. Abdella has submitted the following re-appointment to the Chautauqua County Legislature for action; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Chautauqua County Legislature hereby confirms the following reappointment to the Chautauqua County Sports Fishery Advisory Board. Charles J. Spiesman 73 Chautauqua Ave. Jamestown, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/15 Signed: Borrello, Heenan, Niebel, Chagnon, Larson RES. NO Confirm Re-Appointment - Chautauqua County Planning Board By Planning & Economic Development Committee: WHEREAS, Acting County Executive Stephen M. Abdella, has submitted the following re-appointment for action by the Chautauqua County Legislature, therefore be it following re-appointment to the Chautauqua County Planning Board: Daniel R. Johnson 1873 Hoag Road Ashville, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/16 Signed: Borrello, Heenan, Niebel, Chagnon, Larson 6

9 RES. NO Confirm Appointment Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Economic Development Board By Planning & Economic Development Committee: WHEREAS, County Executive Vincent W. Horrigan has submitted the following appointment for action by the Chautauqua County Legislature, therefore be it following appointment to the Southern Tier West Regional Planning Board. Vincent W. Horrigan Filling term of Gregory J. Edwards 225 Lakeside Dr. Bemus Point, N.Y Term Expires: 12/31/14 Signed: Borrello, Heenan, Niebel, Chagnon, Larson RES. NO Authorize Public Hearing on Proposed Ground Lease with Severe Clear, Inc. By Public Facilities Committee: WHEREAS, Severe Clear, Inc. is interested in renewing the current ground lease agreement for their corporate hangar building at the Jamestown Airport; and WHEREAS, the current lease expired on December 31 st 2013; and WHEREAS, the Airport Commission has recommended the acceptance of the negotiated lease; and WHEREAS, a public hearing pursuant to Article 14 of the General Municipal Law is required prior to approval of a lease of airport facilities; therefore be it RESOLVED, That pursuant to provisions of the General Municipal Law a public hearing shall be held at the meeting of the County Legislature on February 26, 2014 at 6:40 pm in Legislative Chambers, Gerace Office Building, Mayville, NY on the proposed ground lease of space at the Jamestown Airport with Severe Clear, Inc. for their corporate hangar building upon substantially the following proposed terms and conditions: Rent. Term. Utilities. Use. Two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) annually, with a 2 percent increase per year thereafter. Ten (10) year term commencing January 1, 2014, with three (3) options to renew for additional ten (10) year terms, and a thirty (30) day cancellation notice by either party. To be paid by the Tenant. Aircraft storage and related hangar use. 7

10 Other. As negotiated by the County Executive. RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Legislature is authorized and directed to publish notice of this public hearing at least ten (10) days prior thereto in the official newspapers of the County of Chautauqua. Signed: Hemmer, Nazzaro, Wilfong, DeJoy, Himelein RES. NO Denying the State of New York Permission to Use the Name and Seal of the County of Chautauqua and County Officers for Purposes Related to the SAFE Act By Public Safety Committee: At the Request of County Legislators Runkle, Borrello, Scudder, Gould, Tarbrake, Vanstrom, Lemon, Wilfong, Wendel, and Niebel: WHEREAS, the State of New York has passed a gun control law referred to as the SAFE Act; and WHEREAS, the SAFE Act clearly indicates that the enforcement of this law is the responsibility of New York State; and WHEREAS, the State has indicated an interest in using the Seal of the County of Chautauqua and the names of the offices of the Chautauqua County Sheriff and the Chautauqua County Clerk in pistol permit recertification notices; and WHEREAS, the Chautauqua County Sheriff and Chautauqua County Clerk have voiced their strong objection to the State s use of the County Seal or reference to their offices; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Chautauqua County Legislature denies the State of New York permission to use the name, seal, letterhead, or address of the County or of any County officer regarding permit recertification or for any other purpose associated with the SAFE Act, and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution should be transmitted to the office of the Governor of New York State, the Superintendent of State Police, New York State Senator Catharine Young, New York State Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, the New York State Association of Counties, and the legislative body of every county in the State of New York. Signed: Wendel, Niebel, Keefe, Ahlstrom, Tarbrake 8

11 RES. NO Authorize Lease Agreement with Town of Chautauqua for Office Space for the Public Defender Office Family Court Division By Public Safety and Audit & Control Committees: WHEREAS, it would be advantageous for the County of Chautauqua to lease approximately 1536 square feet of office space on the second floor of the Chautauqua Municipal Building, 2 Academy Street, Mayville, County of Chautauqua, State of New York for use by the Chautauqua County Public Defender's Office Family Court Division; and; WHEREAS, negotiations have been undertaken to obtain a lease agreement mutually beneficial to the County of Chautauqua and the Town of Chautauqua; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the County Executive is hereby authorized and empowered to execute a lease agreement with the Town of Chautauqua upon the following terms and conditions: 1) Premises. Approximately 1536 square feet of office space on the second floor of the Chautauqua Municipal Building. 2) Term. February 1, 2014 through January 31, ) Rent. $700 per month for approximately 1536 square feet. 4) Utilities. Town shall be responsible for cleaning services, heat, electricity and water. County shall be responsible for any other utilities. 5) Other. As negotiated by the County Executive. Signed: Wendel, Niebel, Keefe, Ahlstrom, Tarbrake, Runkle, Nazzaro, Heenan, Chagnon RES. NO Authorize Execution of the New York State Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant By Public Safety and Audit & Control Committees: WHEREAS, the Chautauqua County Sheriff has received notice that the State of New York approved the application for Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Program Grant for a Explosive Detection Canine Team; and WHEREAS, the State of New York will provide funding in the amount of $20,000 for the initial contract period from November 12, 2013 to August 31, 2015 with no local funds; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Chautauqua County Executive is hereby authorized to execute the appropriate contract for the Office of Homeland Security Program Grant in the initial amount of $20,000 with no local share; and be it further 9

12 RESOLVED, That the Director of Finance is authorized to make the following 2014 budgetary changes: INCREASE APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS: A Personal Services - Sheriff Operations $ 6,000 A Equipment - Sheriff Operations 8,500 A Contractual - Sheriff Operations 5,000 A Fringe Benefits - Sheriff Operations 500 $20,000 INCREASE REVENUE ACCOUNT: A.3110.R438.9K9T Federal Aid - Explosive Detection Canine Team $20,000 Signed: Wendel, Niebel, Keefe, Ahlstrom, Tarbrake, Runkle, Nazzaro, Heenan, Chagnon RES. NO Authorize Execution of the New York State Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for Terrorism Prevention By Public Safety and Audit & Control Committees: WHEREAS, the Chautauqua County Sheriff has received notice that the State of New York approved the application for Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Services Program Grant for terrorism prevention FY 2013; and WHEREAS, the State of New York will provide funding in the amount of $50, for the initial contract period from September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2015 with no local funds; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Chautauqua County Executive is hereby authorized to execute the appropriate contract for the Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Services Program Grant in the initial amount of $50, with no local share, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Director of Finance is authorized to make the following 2014 budgetary changes: INCREASE APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS: A Personal Services Sheriff Operations $31, A Employee Benefits Sheriff Operations 18, INCREASE REVENUE ACCOUNT: A.3110.R438.9LTP Federal Aid: Terrorism Prevention $50, Signed: Wendel, Niebel, Keefe, Ahlstrom, Tarbrake, Runkle, Nazzaro, Heenan, Chagnon 10

13 RES. NO Emergency Management Performance Grant for Fiscal Year 2013 By Public Safety and Audit & Control Committees: WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Services was awarded funds from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services in the total amount of $106, with a fifty percent (50%) match from the County in the amount of $53,349.00; and WHEREAS, the grant is to help manage daily Emergency Management functions and to enhance planning, training, exercises, public preparedness, emergency alert and notification systems; and WHEREAS, the grant period runs from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2014, as may be amended; and WHEREAS, funds were included in the 2014 budget; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign and execute all necessary agreements to accept the award. Signed: Wendel, Niebel, Keefe, Ahlstrom, Tarbrake, Runkle, Nazzaro, Heenan, Chagnon RES. NO Adjust 2014 Probation and Health and Human Services Adopted Budget By Human Services and Audit & Control Committees: WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has clarified types of costs performed by county governmental entities outside of the Local Social Services Districts that may not be claimed to federal or state funding through OCFS; and WHEREAS, one such type of unallowable cost includes the costs of probation department staff performing any activity other than providing preventive services in potential JD and PINS cases in accordance with an appropriate agreement and applicable statute, regulations and policies; and WHEREAS, Chautauqua County Probation Department staff, as members of the Juvenile Services Team, do not meet the criteria for OCFS reimbursement; and WHEREAS, the 2014 Chautauqua County Adopted Budget needs to be adjusted to reflect these changes; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Director of Finance is hereby directed to make the following 2014 budgetary changes: 11

14 INCREASE APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS: A Personal Services - Probation $296,044 A Employee Benefits - Probation $124,225 $420,269 DECREASE APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS: A Personal Services Social Services Admin $296,044 A Employee Benefits Social Services Admin $124,225 $420,269 Signed: Tarbrake, Scudder, Keefe, Lemon, Wilfong, Runkle, Nazzaro, Heenan, Chagnon RES. NO Increase the Department of Health and Human Services 2014 Adopted Budget Maternal Child Health Initiative Grant By Human Services and Audit & Control Committees: WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health has awarded grant funding to the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services, Public Health Division, for the Maternal Infant Child Health Initiative for the term 10/01/13-09/30/18; and WHEREAS, the Department of Health & Human Services desires to participate in this public health initiative to address critical prenatal, perinatal, infant and child health issues in Chautauqua County, and WHEREAS, the Department of Health & Human Services will work with community partners to form a Maternal Child Health Coalition to implement evidence-based programming to engage high-need women and infants in health care and other supportive services appropriate to their needs and identify and address their medical, behavioral and psychosocial risk factors through timely and coordinated counseling, management, referral and follow-up; and WHEREAS, initiatives undertaken by Public Health through this grant will result in documented increased access to prenatal care; decreased premature births, low birth weight babies and infant mortality rates; maintenance of healthy behaviors; reduction or elimination of risky behaviors; long-term healthcare-related savings for our county; and a better quality of life for our residents; and WHEREAS, the 2014 Chautauqua County Adopted Budget does not include funding for the 2014 portion of these grant activities; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Director of Finance is hereby directed to make the following 2014 budgetary changes: 12

15 INCREASE APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS: CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY LEGISLATURE A.4010.NURS.1 Personal Services Public Health Nursing $123,616 A.4010.NURS.8 Employee Benefits - Public Health Nursing $ 66,847 A.4010.NURS.4 Contractual - Public Health Nursing $ 40,200 $230,663 ESTABLISH AND INCREASE REVENUE ACCOUNT: A.4010.NURS R Federal Aid Public Health Nursing $230,663 Signed: Tarbrake, Scudder, Keefe, Lemon, Wilfong, Runkle, Nazzaro, Heenan, Chagnon RES. NO Designating Records Management Officer At the Request of Chairman Jay Gould: WHEREAS, New York State Arts and Cultural Affairs Law requires local governments to designate a records management officer to initiate, coordinate and promote the systematic management of the local government's records in consultation and cooperation with other local officers; and WHEREAS, retired Chautauqua County Clerk Sandra Sopak previously was designated as the County s records management officer and it is appropriate that the new County Clerk Larry Barmore be designated as the County s next records management officer; therefore be it RESOLVED, That Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore is hereby designated the records management officer for the County of Chautauqua pursuant to New York State Arts and Cultural Affairs Law 57.19, effective immediately. Signed: Gould RES. NO Confirm Appointment and Re-Appointment - Chautauqua County Coroners At the Request of Legislators Runkle, Heenan and Himelein: WHEREAS, two of the four offices of Coroner in Chautauqua become vacant on January 1, 2014; and WHEREAS, the County Charter has vested in the County Legislature the power to appoint Coroners henceforth as the offices become vacant, therefore be it 13

16 RESOLVED, That the Chautauqua County Legislature does hereby reappoint and appoint the following persons as Chautauqua County Coroners for three year terms to expire December 31, Re-Appointment Appointment Mr. John Sixbey Mr. Larry J. Wilcox 645 Lakeview Ave Cable Rd. Jamestown, NY l470l Fredonia, NY l4063 Signed: Runkle, Heenan, Himelein RES. NO Confirm Appointment Public Defender At the Request of Legislators Runkle, Heenan, Ahlstrom: RESOLVED, That Nathaniel L. Barone, II, Baker St. Ext., Jamestown, New York, be and hereby is appointed Public Defender of Chautauqua County for two (2) years effective January 1, 2014 at an annual salary of $75,000 for 90% time. Signed: Runkle, Heenan, Ahlstrom 14

17 CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY MOTION NO TITLE: Proclaiming February Black History Month AT THE REQUEST OF: Chairman Jay Gould: WHEREAS, the idea to observe and honor the accomplishments of Black Americans was first established as Negro History Week in 1926 at the suggestion of one of the greatest Black historians of all time, Dr Carter Woodson; and WHEREAS, February was first proclaimed Black History Month in 1979 and sponsored as such by the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History; and WHEREAS, Black Americans contributed to the development of Chautauqua County as slaves and as free men and women since the county s inception and continue to contribute to the richness and vitality of our County community today; and WHEREAS, the observance of Black History Month affords the special opportunity to become more knowledgeable concerning our Black heritage in this County and our country and to honor the many black leaders who have contributed to the progress of our nation; and WHEREAS, the knowledge and awareness of the many and varied contributions of Black men and women can strengthen the insight of all our citizens regarding the issues of human rights, the great strides that have been made in the crusade to eliminate the barriers to equality for minority groups, and the continuing struggle against racial discrimination and poverty; therefore be it KNOWN, The Chautauqua County Legislature, with great pride, hereby proclaims February 2014 Black History Month in Chautauqua County; and let it be MOVED, The County Legislature urges all residents to familiarize themselves with the significant contributions made by Black Americans in the field of science, industry, religion, entertainment, and others, and to join together to make this a period when all of us rededicate ourselves to the principles of justice and equality for all people.