FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2015 The Finance Committee of the Broome County Legislature met on Thursday, December 10, 2015 in the Legislative Conference Room, Sixth Floor, Edwin L. Crawford County Office Building, Binghamton, New York. Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: D. Reynolds (Chair), S. Baker, S. Flagg, R. Keibel, M. Whalen None D. Hickling, M. Heefner, Aviation; K. Andrews, Info Tech; S. Pufky, RPTS; L. Boulton, S. Schofield, DPW; M. Kalka, J. Knebel, OMB; J. Bernardo, County Exec s Office; T. Behan, Personnel; T. Dellapenna, Risk & Insurance; A. McLaughlin, Audit & Control; R. Blythe, County Clerk; C. Edwards, Health Dept.; G. Kilmer, Public Transportation; T. Gray, The Agency; M. Loughran, S. Cornell, District Attorney s Office; J. Worhoch, Visitor, B. McCarthy BOCES New Vision Program; J. Shaw, J. Marinich, A. Martin, C. Dziedzic, C. Hall, Legislature The Committee meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 4:17 p.m. Mr. Flagg moved the agenda, seconded by Mr. Baker. The Committee took the following action with regard to the matters before it: #1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH ELMCREST CHILDREN S CENTER TO SUBLEASE SPACE AT THE BROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR 2016 #2 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE INMATE STD TESTING/JAIL PROGRAM GRANT FOR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM #3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH LOURDES HOSPITAL FOR LAB SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR 2016 #5 RESOLUTION MAINTAINING INDIGENT BURIAL RATES PAID TO FUNERAL HOMES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR 2016 #6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH MEDIWARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. F/K/A HARMONY INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR SOFTWARE LICENSE, MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND THE COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS AGENCY FOR 2016 1
#7 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 2016 #8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE BETTER BALANCE FOR BROOME FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM #9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM #10 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK STATE CATHOLIC HEALTH PLAN, INC., D/B/A FIDELIS CARE NEW YORK FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING FOR 2016-2018 #11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A REVISED PROGRAM BUDGET FOR 2015-2016 #12 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE TITLE III-B SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM #13 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE TITLE III-C-1 CONGREGATE MEALS PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM #14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE TITLE III-C-2 HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM #15 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF TITLE III-D HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM #16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF TITLE III-E FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE OFFICE FOR AGING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM 2
#17 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH MENTER, RUDIN & TRIVELPIECE P.C. FOR ACCOUNT COLLECTION LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE WILLOW POINT NURSING HOME FOR 2016 #18 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DENTSERV FOR DENTAL SERVICES FOR THE WILLOW POINT NURSING HOME FOR 2016-2018 #19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WILLOW POINT NURSING HOME TO WRITE OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS #20 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VARIOUS VENDORS FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES AT THE WILLOW POINT NURSING HOME FOR 2015-2016 #23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH FORWARD BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR DESKTOP SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR 2016 Carried. Ayes-4, Nays-0, Abstain-1 (Reynolds) #24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH INFO QUICK SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR WEB HOSTING, SECURITY OF INTERNET TRANSACTIONS, AND RELATED SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK FOR 2015-2020 #25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF $396,810.06 BY THE COUNTY CLERK FOR THE COUNTY OF BROOME FROM MORTGAGE TAXES #26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK, INC. FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT AND CONTROL FOR 2015-2016 #27 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 2016 #28 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MCFARLAND-JOHNSON, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR 2011-2015 3
#29 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF VESTAL FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL ON CERTAIN COUNTY ROADS FOR 2016 #30 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH ROSANNE SALL ADVERTISING, INC. FOR MARKETING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR 2016 #31 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MCFARLAND JOHNSON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION S GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR 2013-2015 #32 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF A FEDERAL GRANT THROUGH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AID PROGRAM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION S APRON REHABILITATION PROJECT #34 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOS SHELTER, INC. FOR DOG BOARDING AT THE BROOME COUNTY FRONT STREET DOG SHELTER FOR 2016 #35 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BINGHAMTON FOR BROOME COUNTY SECURITY TO PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES AT BINGHAMTON CITY HALL FOR 2016-2018 #36 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE FOR SECURITY SERVICES FOR INMATES AT THE ROCHESTER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER FOR 2016-2020 #37 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SPECIAL TRAFFIC OPTIONS PROGRAM FOR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (STOP-DWI) PROGRAM PLAN FOR 2016 #38 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF BINGHAMTON FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR 2015-2017 #39 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROOME COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF ENDICOTT FOR MANAGEMENT OF ENJOIE GOLF COURSE AND RELATED FACILITIES 4
#40 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BROOME COUNTY COMMUNITY CHARITIES, INC. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR 2011-2015 #41 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH JOEY S ITALIAN ICE CO., INC. FOR OPERATION OF RESTAURANT, CATERING SERVICE, AND CONCESSIONS AT EN-JOIE GOLF COURSE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH SERVICES FOR 2016-2019 #42 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF A DEPOSIT FOR A PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF UNION#43 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF INTEREST ON A SCHOOL TAX BILL FOR A PARCEL IN THE TOWN OF MAINE #44 RESOLUTION AMENDING EXHIBIT A OF RESOLUTION 2015-13 AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY Responding to a question from Mr. Whalen, Ms. Pufky stated the property would be demolished. Following the committee meeting Mr. Hamlin clarified that the City intends to rehabilitate the property into a home for disabled veterans. #45 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTIES FROM THE 2015 TAX SALE AUCTION #46 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CORPORATE CARE MANAGEMENT FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION NURSE CASE MANAGEMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF RISK AND INSURANCE FOR 2016-2020 #47 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SECURITY MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK FOR LIFE INSURANCE FOR ELIGIBLE BROOME COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR THE OFFICE OF RISK AND INSURANCE FOR 2016 #48 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRANSPRO CONSULTING, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBILC TRANSPORTATION FOR 2015-2016 #49 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2013 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WEST APRON REHABILITATION PROJECT #50 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH POINTCLICKCARE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE WILLOW POINT NURSING HOME FOR 2016 5
#51 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH ELMCREST CHILDREN S CENTER INC., FOR NON-SECURE DETENTION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR 2016 #52 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERSONNEL CHANGE REQUESTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH #53 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PERSONNEL CHANGE REQUEST FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION #54 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AIRPORT ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Responding to a question from Mr. Marinich, Ms. Boulton stated the original cost was based on preliminary design work and this is based on final design work. Mr. Baker made a motion, seconded by Mr. Flagg to amend the TO Federal amount to $6,574.400 and the TO County amount to $985,600. Amendment carried. Ayes-5, Nays-0 Resolution as amended carried. Ayes-5, Nays-0 #55 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NEW WORLD SYSTEMS FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING, IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR 2014-2018 #56 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BINGHAMTON AREA GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION, INC. (BAGSAI) Mr. Flagg stated that while the amendment is an improvement to the previous agreement, he is not pleased with the County leasing the park to one organization. #57 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO BALANCE 2015 ACCOUNTS #58 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. FOR A SHARED ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR BROOME COUNTY FACILITIES FOR THE BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR 2015 2031 At the request of the Administration and the consensus of the committee the Resolution was withdrawn from the agenda. No action taken #59 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM At the request of the Administration and the consensus of the committee the Resolution was withdrawn from the agenda. No action taken 6
#61 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERSONNEL CHANGE REQUESTS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY Mr. Cornwell explained that he is proposing to restructure the District Attorney s Office in 2016 and these Personnel Change Requests will help him accomplish that at no additional expense. Responding to a question from Mr. Whalen, Mr. Cornwell stated that there are two employees he will retain at their current level of pay. Mr. Whalen noted that there is a salary structure in place for Attorneys and approving these changes will have reverberations from other County Departments. Mr. Reynolds stated that this is a public safety issue and that in the past the current District Attorney stated that it is difficult to retain attorneys but never presented a plan to the Legislature; Mr. Cornwell is presenting a plan to address the retention problem. Carried. Ayes-4, Nays-1 (Whalen) #62 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AGENCY (BROOME COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY), SUNY BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE COUNTY OF BROOME REGARDING AN OPTION FOR THE LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR AN OFFICE BUILDING FOR THE AGENCY Mr. Gray displayed a map of the area that the Agency intends to lease so it can construct and move into an office building that will be a one stop shop for economic development. #65 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BC SENATORS, INC. FOR LEASE OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA #67 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERSONNEL CHANGE REQUESTS FOR THE BROOME COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY #68 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE UNIVERSAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WILLOW POINT NURSING HOME AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK #69 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF JERRY F. MARINICH AS DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, Mr. Baker made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Flagg. The meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m. 7