FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 11, 2014 The Finance Committee of the Broome County Legislature met on Thursday, December 11, 2014 in the Legislative Conference Room, Sixth Floor, Edwin L. Crawford County Office Building, Binghamton, New York. Members Present: R. Keibel (Chair), S. Baker G. Baldwin (Voting Representative for S. Flagg), D. J. Reynolds, Members Absent: D. D. Reynolds Others Present: D. O Keefe, K. Andrews, Info Tech; D. Hamlin, S. Pufky RPTS; J. Bernardo, County Exec s Office; J. Knebel, OMB, R. Behnke, Law; C. Beardsley, D. Hickling, Airport; G. Kilmer, Public Transit; T. Dellapenna, Risk & Insurance; T. Behan, Personnel; J. Roby, Press & Sun-Bulletin; R. Heebner, K. Bernhardsen, Legislators-elect; J. Garnar, K. Wildoner, C. Dziedzic, A. Martin, C. Hall, Legislature The Committee meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 4:22 p.m. Mr. D. J. Reynolds moved the agenda, seconded by Mr. Baker. The Committee took the following action with regard to the matters before it: #1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NYSDOT) GRANT FOR THE AIRPORT SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT PLAN #2 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NYSDOT) GRANT FOR THE AIRPORT SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS AND TERMINAL BAGGAGE CAROUSEL REPLACEMENT PROJECTS #3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NYSDOT) GRANT FOR THE NORTH APRON REHABILITATION PROJECT #4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR LEASE OF SPACE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION FOR 2014-2028 #5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF VESTAL FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL ON CERTAIN COUNTY ROADS FOR 2015 1
#6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF TRIANGLE FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL ON CERTAIN COUNTY ROADS FOR 2015 #7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MCFARLAND-JOHNSON, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR 2011-2015 #8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF BROOME COUNTY FOR SOLID WASTE EDUCATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR 2015 #9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOS SHELTER, INC. FOR DOG BOARDING AT THE BROOME COUNTY FRONT STREET DOG SHELTER FOR 2015 #10 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BROOME COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (IDA) FOR SECURITY SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SECURITY DIVISION FOR 2015 #11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BINGHAMTON FOR BROOME COUNTY SECURITY TO PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES AT BINGHAMTON CITY HALL FOR 2015 #12 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SPECIAL TRAFFIC OPTIONS PROGRAM FOR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (STOP-DWI) PROGRAM PLAN FOR 2015 #13 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS VENDORS, BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENTS, OUTSIDE AGENCIES, AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE SPECIAL TRAFFIC OPTIONS PROGRAM FOR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (STOP-DWI) PROGRAM FOR 2015 #14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE HAZMAT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET FOR 2013-2018 #15 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE TECHNICAL RESCUE AND URBAN SEARCH PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET FOR 2014-2016 2
#19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE TACTICAL TEAM PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET FOR 2014-2016 #20 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CBDG) FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER BINGHAMTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOR FUNDING FROM THE MARKETING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION OF THE OCCUPANCY TAX FOR 2015 #22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CATALOG AND COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR FUNDING FROM THE MARKETING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION OF THE OCCUPANCY TAX FOR 2015 #25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHERN TIER CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR SHOPPING SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING FOR 2015 #26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE JOHNSON CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, INC. FOR CONGREGATE NUTRITION PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING FOR 2015 #27 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK, INC. FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING FOR 2015 #28 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOME COUNTY FOR CONGREGATE NUTRITION PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING FOR 2015 #29 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH S.E.P.P., INC. FOR MEAL SERVICES THROUGH THE OFFICE FOR AGING S TITLE III-C-1 CONGREGATE MEALS PROGRAM FOR 2015 3
#30 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH METRO INTERFAITH HOUSING MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR MEAL SERVICES THROUGH THE OFFICE FOR AGING S TITLE III-C-1 CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM FOR 2015 #31 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH HARMONY INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR SOFTWARE LICENSE, MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND THE COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS AGENCY FOR 2015 #32 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS VENDORS FOR LEASE OF SPACE FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING S MEALS ON WHEELS SITES AND SENIOR CENTERS FOR 2015 #33 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE FAMILY AND CHILDREN S SOCIETY OF BROOME COUNTY FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE OFFICE FOR AGING S NURSING HOME TRANSITION AND DIVERSION MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM FOR 2015 #34 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH INTERIM HEALTH CARE FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE OFFICE FOR AGING S NURSING HOME TRANSITION AND DIVERSION MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM FOR 2015 #35 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH LOURDES AT HOME FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES FOR LOURDES AT HOME LONG TERM HOME HEALTH CARE CLIENTS FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING FOR 2015 #36 RESOLUTION MAINTAINING INDIGENT BURIAL RATES PAID TO FUNERAL HOMES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR 2015 #38 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LOURDES HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL LAB AND DIAGNOSITC TESTING AND SERVICES FOR THE WILLOW POINT NURSING HOME FOR 2015 #39 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE COMPUTER PROGRAMMER ANALYST SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT FOR DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM BUDGET FOR 2015 4
#40 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES INC., FOR PEOPLESOFT CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR 2015 #41 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN MANAGED PRINT NETWORK FOR LEASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR 2015-2019 #42 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH FORWARD BUSINESS SOLUTIONS OF BINGHAMTON FOR DESKTOP SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR 2015 Carried. Ayes-3, Nays-0, Absent-1 (D. D. Reynolds), Abstain-1 (D. J. Reynolds) #43 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF CHENANGO FOR WEBSITE HOSTING AND EMAIL MANAGEMENT PROVIDED BY THE BROOME COUNTY DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR 2015 #44 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BROOME COUNTY DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE VILLAGE OF ENDICOTT FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR COMPUTER AND NETWORK MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR 2015 #45 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE GOVERNOR S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION S IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE MONITORING PROGRAM FOR 2013-2014 #46 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF $410,642.50 BY THE COUNTY CLERK FOR THE COUNTY OF BROOME FROM MORTGAGE TAXES #47 RESOLUTION APPROVING SALE OF 2012 IN REM FORECLOSURE PROPERTIES TO FORMER OWNERS #48 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES PLUS PENALTY AND INTEREST ON A PARCEL IN THE TOWN OF NANTICOKE #49 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROOME COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF BINGHAMTON FOR THE COLLECTION OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES 5
#50 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTIES FROM THE 2014 TAX SALE AUCTION #51 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES PLUS PENALTY AND INTEREST ON A PARCEL IN THE TOWN OF UNION VILLAGE OF JOHNSON CITY #52 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK FOR ADMINISTRATION OF BROOME COUNTY S DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE OFFICE OF RISK AND INSURANCE FOR 2015 Responding to a question from Mr. D. J. Reynolds, Mr. Dellapenna stated that this is the third renewal with Guardian Life to administer the County s dental insurance plan. #53 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOR SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR 2014 #54 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BROOME COUNTY DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE VILLAGE OF ENDICOTT POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR COMPUTER AND NETWORK MAINTENANCE, AND MOBILE BROADBAND SERVICES FOR 2015 #55 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIS OF NEW YORK, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE COLESVILLE LANDFILL FOR THE DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR 2009-2015 #56 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL LIBRARIES FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF COUNTY LIBRARY AID FOR 2015 #57 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BCC FLOOD PROJECT #58 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE FOR NON-UNION, TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES #59 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO BALANCE 2014 ACCOUNTS 6
#60 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH A CONTRACT AGENCY SUPPORTED BY BROOME COUNTY FOR 2015 #61 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH SEVERAL CONTRACT AGENCIES SUPPORTED BY BROOME COUNTY FOR 2015 #62 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RENTAL CAR FACILITY PROJECT #64 BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 18, 2014 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $27,419,000 BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF BROOME, NEW YORK TO PAY THE COST OF VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS #65 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WILLOW POINT NURSING HOME TO WRITE OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS #66 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROOME COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF ENDICOTT FOR MANAGEMENT OF ENJOIE GOLF COURSE AND RELATED FACILITIES #67 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HERTZ CORPORATION, AVIS RENT-A-CAR SYSTEM LLC AND BUDGET RENT-A-CAR SYSTEM INC., FOR CAR RENTAL CONCESSIONS AT THE GREATER BINGHAMTON AIRPORT FOR 2011-2026 #68 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH VSP FOR ADMINISTRATION OF BROOME COUNTY S VISION INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE OFFICE OF RISK AND INSURANCE FOR 2015 #69 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION FUNDS FOR THE BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION #70 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CATERING BY DAVID FOR FOOD CONSESSION SERVICES AT THE GREATER BINGHAMTON AIRPORT FOR 2015-2019 #71 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SOLAR CITY CORPORATION FOR A SOLAR POWER PROJECT FOR 2015 7
#74 RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 8 OF 2014, ENTITLED: "A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 144 OF THE BROOME COUNTY CHARTER AND CODE REGARDING SALARIES AND COMPENSATION" #75 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BLACK CREEK INTEGRATED SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF FOR 2014 Mr. Keibel thanked Mr. Beardsley for his service and wished him well in his new position at the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport. There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, Mr. Baker made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Baldwin. The meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m. 8