ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS REGULAR SESSION MAY 14, 2018

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1 ALLEGANY COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS REGULAR SESSION MAY 14, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Board of Legislators was called to order at 2:09 p.m. by Chairman Curtis W. Crandall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by United States Army National Guard Specialist Fourth Class Brock M. Muntz. INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Legislator William G. Dibble. ROLL CALL: 15 Legislators Present: Gary Barnes, Janice Burdick, Curtis Crandall, Philip Curran, David Decker, William Dibble, Dwight Fanton, Karl Graves, Brooke Harris, Steven Havey, Dwight Mike Healy, Judith Hopkins, John Ricci, Debra Root, Philip Stockin APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Board meeting minutes of April 9, 2018, were approved on a motion made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by Legislator Fanton, and carried. The Board meeting minutes of April 23, 2018, were approved on a motion made by Legislator Stockin, seconded by Legislator Curran, and carried. The Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of April 23, 2018, were approved on a motion made by Legislator Root, seconded by Legislator Dibble, and carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Chairman Crandall invited Ellen Graham, 2 nd Vice President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 808 in Belmont, and other Auxiliary members from both Belmont and Wellsville Legions forward in commemoration of Poppy Day. Each year Ellen Graham brings paper poppies to the County building to raise money for disabled veterans. Chairman Crandall read a proclamation declaring Friday, May 25, 2018, as Poppy Day in Allegany County. The red poppy is recognized as a symbol of sacrifice. Inspired by the poem In Flanders Fields written by Lt. Col. John McCrae, poppy flowers were originally worn in memory of the lives lost in World War I. Today we wear them in honor of all who served and died for our country in all wars. Chairman Crandall presented a certificate to Brock M. Muntz, United States Army National Guard Specialist Fourth Class, in grateful appreciation of his service to our country. Mr. Muntz enlisted in 2001, and was activated to Kuwait from October 1, 2013, to October 2, Following Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, Virginia, he is currently assigned to Alpha Company 642, Aviation

2 Page 2 of 15 Support Battalion. Commendations he s received include: Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserves Medal with M device, and Long and Faithful Service Award. Mr. Muntz led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at the beginning of the meeting as part of the Veterans Honorary Pledge of Allegiance Program. Community Services Director Robert Anderson, Community Services Assistant Director Lindy White, Allegany County Arc Executive Director Michael Damiano, Allegany County Arc Director of Clinical Operations Kate Lewis, and Allegany County Arc Director of Community Initiatives Kelly Dickerson addressed the Board in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Anderson thanked the Board of Legislators for their support of behavioral health services in Allegany County. He remarked how fortunate we are to have the competence of these organizations that serve Allegany County. Mr. Damiano stated that mental health relies on natural supports. We rely on the collaboration between different organizations and the system of care in the County. Ms. Lewis said the topic of mental health awareness is very important. It could be our neighbors, friends, or family who are struggling. There is stigma associated with mental illness. It deters people from getting help. People can recover from mental illness and have a life of choice. It hasn t always been that way. Ms. Dickerson shared the story of a young man who some thought would need to be taken care of forever. Many little steps have allowed him to reach recovery and gain independence. Sheriff Ricky Whitney, who was joined by several law enforcement officers from throughout Allegany County, spoke in recognition of Police Officer Week. Chairman Crandall read a proclamation declaring May 13-19, 2018, as Police Officer Week in Allegany County. Sheriff Whitney encouraged everyone to recognize the work of our law enforcement. He stated there were 135 lives lost in the line of duty in our nation last year, including 13 deaths in NYS. We especially remember our law enforcement officers who have been lost in the line of duty in Allegany County. Chairman Crandall invited Office for the Aging Director Madeleine Gasdik forward in acknowledgement of Older Americans Month. He read a proclamation declaring May 2018 as Old Americans Month in Allegany County. Ms. Gasdik stated that most of the older people in this county are lifetime residents. She thanked the Allegany County Senior Foundation as well as the Board of Legislators for their support of our seniors. This support is important so our seniors can stay safe and independent in their homes. Representatives were present to answer questions regarding 2017 Annual Reports for the following: County Administrator, Development, IDA, Planning Department, Planning Board, Social Services, Tourism ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.: 1. Report of Tax Bill Correction Approved by the County Administrator in April

3 Page 3 of Report of Intrafund Transfers Approved by the County Administrator in April 3. Press Release from Sheriff Whitney announcing an open house at the Allegany County Jail and Public Safety Facility on Tuesday, May 15, in honor of Police Week 4. Reminder that the Allegany County Office for the Aging 2018 Public Hearing and Senior Forum will be held on May 17 in Houghton and May 24 in Wellsville 5. Reminder that the Greater Allegany County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Southern Tier Business Conference at the Crossroads Center on May 19, Correspondence from the Belmont Literary & Historical Society Free Library thanking the Board for its recent donation in memory of former Legislator Robert McNinch 7. Correspondence from Probation Director Robert Starks thanking the Board for approving the Enterprise Vehicle Lease Program that enabled his department to obtain a vehicle 8. Correspondence from Assemblyman Joseph Giglio providing information regarding the upcoming fiscal year s Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIP) - $2,356,290.56, PAVE-NY - $537,846.76, and Extreme Winter Recovery Aid - $319, distributions that Allegany County is scheduled to receive 9. Correspondence from the Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES County Government Intern Program inviting Legislators to attend the student presentations on Monday, May 21, from 10:30 a.m. to noon 10. Correspondence from former Legislator Robert McNinch s family thanking the Board for its recent donation to the Belmont Library in memory of Mr. McNinch APPOINTMENTS: Chairman Curtis W. Crandall, in a joint measure with James Snyder, Chairman of the Cattaraugus County Board of Legislators, appointed John Haley to serve on the CATTARAUGUS-ALLEGANY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. Chairman Curtis W. Crandall appointed James M. Knapp as a member of the ALLEGANY COUNTY LAND BANK CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, subject to confirmation by the Board of Legislators.

4 Page 4 of 15 PROCLAMATIONS: Chairman Crandall proclaimed May 2018 as MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH in Allegany County. Chairman Crandall proclaimed May 13-19, 2018, as POLICE OFFICER WEEK in Allegany County. Chairman Crandall proclaimed May 2018 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH in Allegany County. Chairman Crandall proclaimed May 25, 2018, as POPPY DAY in Allegany County. Chairman Crandall proclaimed May 2018 as FOSTER CARE MONTH in Allegany County. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO PERMISSION FOR THE ALLEGANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CREATE A WATER LAB THE ALLEGANY COUNTY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY (ACCEL) 1. That the Allegany County Department of Health shall establish a Water Lab to be known as the Allegany County Community Environmental Laboratory. RESOLUTION NO MEMORIALIZING THE GOVERNOR AND THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND THE NEW YORK STATE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING AND REUSE ACT AND REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR EXPENSES INCURRED FOR COLLECTING AND RECYCLING ELECTRONICS WASTE Offered by: Public Works Committee WHEREAS, the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (Act) was adopted by the State in 2010 in order to assist local governments with managing the

5 Page 5 of 15 fast-growing electronics waste stream by requiring electronics manufacturers to fund a recycling infrastructure and relieve municipalities from the recycling and end-of-life managements costs, and WHEREAS, the Act has succeeded in significantly increasing electronics recovery and recycling in the State, but the collection infrastructure is unstable and local governments and other collectors are faced with mounting fees in the absence of consistent manufacturer funding and limited markets for cathode ray tubes (CRTs), and WHEREAS, while the Act intended to place the burden of electronics recycling on the manufacturers of electronic devices, the Act failed to stipulate adequate education requirements to inform the public of the process by which they could recycle their electronics with the manufacturers, and WHEREAS, the Act created a ban on disposal of electronic waste in landfills effective January 2015, which resulted in a growing number of waste stream planning units throughout New York s counties bearing more of the fiscal responsibility for continued e-scrap collection in their communities, and WHEREAS, the Act requires, and the State relies on, electronics manufacturers to fund e-scrap recycling programs that are effective, continuous, and reasonably convenient to all consumers across the state, and WHEREAS, once manufacturers have met their performance standard (goal), which, in many cases, is midway through the year, they no longer provide financial support to continue their collection programs, thus shifting management costs to cash-strapped local governments, and WHERAS, while the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) indicates there are no longer performance goals, some manufacturers continue to dodge their legal responsibility to accept electronic waste, and WHEREAS, the Act empowers the DEC to promulgate regulations that could address many of the shortcomings in the law, and, in 2016, the DEC began the rulemaking process by holding preliminary workshops and accepting comments via , and WHEREAS, the issue is exacerbated by the fact that electronics sold today weigh much less than the obsolete CRT devices that make up approximately 70 percent of the weight of e-scrap generated, which are cost intensive to responsibly manage, and WHEREAS, this has resulted in many local governments across the state having grappled with the burden to fund or cease e-scrap collection, which has been particularly difficult in rural communities that do not benefit from retail collectors or economies of scale, and

6 Page 6 of 15 WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year appropriation for the Environmental Protection Fund assists municipalities by making $3 million available to reimburse up to 50 percent of expenses incurred for the collection/ recycling of e-waste, now therefore, be it 1. That Allegany County in collaboration with the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and New York State Association for Solid Waste Management (NYSASWM) calls upon Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the New York State Assembly, the New York State Senate, and the State Department of Environmental Conservation to improve the current law intended to create a more stable and comprehensive manufacturerimplemented electronics recycling infrastructure. 2. That Allegany County calls on state lawmakers to help alleviate the financial and administrative burden on municipalities who are dealing with these electronics, by continuing to fund the reimbursement of expenses incurred collecting and recycling e-waste. 3. That Allegany County calls on state lawmakers to implement actions to strengthen communication among stakeholders, clarify key statutory provisions in their present rulemaking efforts, and promote the adoption of changes to the Act that will provide for year round, no-cost collection of electronics, consistent with convenience standards for both rural and urban populations that help alleviate the immediate financial pressures faced by local governments. 4. That the Clerk of this Board is directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo; State Senator Catharine M. Young; Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio; State Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan; State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie; New York State Department of Conservation; New York State Association for Solid Waste Management; New York State Association of Counties; and InterCounty Association of WNY. Moved by: Mr. Fanton Seconded by: Mr. Healy Adopted: Voice Vote RESOLUTION NO CREATION OF AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING AND THE TITLE OF OFFICE AIDE; AMENDING SECTION 4 OF RESOLUTION NO Offered by: Planning & Economic Development and Personnel Committees

7 Page 7 of That a position of Assistant Director of Economic Development & Planning is created in the Section IV Salary Plan at an annual salary of $55, That a title of Office Aide is created within the Section IV Salary Plan at an hourly rate between $10.40 and $ That Section 4 of Resolution No , as amended, is hereby amended by adding the title of Assistant Director of Economic Development and Planning and by adding the title of Office Aide. 4. This resolution shall take effect on May 15, Moved by: Mrs. Root Seconded by: Mr. Barnes RESOLUTION NO CREATION OF ONE FULL-TIME POSITION OF ACCOUNTANT 1. That one full-time position of Accountant (PEF, Grade 7) is created within the Office of the Aging. 2. That this position shall commence June 18, 2018, and terminate July 30, RESOLUTION NO APPOINTMENTS OF EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS TO THE ALLEGANY COUNTY PLANNING BOARD Offered by: Planning & Economic Development Committee 1. That Philip G. Stockin, Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee of this Board, Guy R. James, Superintendent of Public Works, and Terri L. Ross, Allegany County Treasurer, are appointed ex-officio members of the Allegany County Planning Board with terms of office to commence January 1, 2018, and expiring December 31, 2018.

8 Page 8 of 15 Moved by: Mrs. Root Seconded by: Mr. Barnes Adopted: Voice Vote RESOLUTION NO APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES SHSP FY2018 GRANT BY THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND FIRE SERVICES Offered by: Public Safety and Ways & Means Committees WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services is requesting approval to apply for grant money through the Homeland Security and Emergency Services SHSP FY2018 grant, and WHEREAS, the grant funds would be used to support regional preparedness for the County by increasing communication within and out of the County and to enhance communication between multiple law enforcement, fire, and EMS, and WHEREAS, if approved, the grant would provide an estimated $52,485, now, therefore, be it 1. That the Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services is authorized to act on behalf of the County of Allegany to apply for grant funds through the Homeland Security and Emergency Services SHSP FY2018 grant. Moved by: Mr. Healy Seconded by: Mr. Curran RESOLUTION NO AUTHORIZATION OF THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE FROM THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) STATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE ASSOCIATED STATE CONTRACT UNDER THE APPROPRIATE LAWS OF NEW YORK STATE Offered by: Public Works Committee WHEREAS, the State of New York provides financial aid for household hazardous waste programs, and

9 Page 9 of 15 WHEREAS, the County of Allegany, herein called the Municipality, has examined and duly considered the applicable laws of the State of New York and the Municipality deems it to be in the public interest and benefit to file an application under these laws, and WHEREAS, it is necessary that a Contract by and between the People of the State of New York, herein called the State, and the Municipality be executed for such State aid, now, therefore, be it 1. That the filing of an application in the form required by the State of New York in conformity with the applicable laws of the State of New York including all understanding and assurances contained in said application is hereby authorized. 2. That the Chairman of the Board or his designee is directed and authorized as the official representative of the Municipality to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required and to sign the resulting contract if said application is approved by the State. 3. That the Municipality agrees that it will fund the entire cost of said household hazardous waste program and will be reimbursed by the State for the State share of such costs. 4. That five (5) Certified Copies of this Resolution be prepared and sent to the NYSDEC together with a complete application. 5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately. Moved by: Mr. Fanton Seconded by: Mr. Ricci RESOLUTION NO APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ALLEGANY AND THE CATTARAUGUS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (CCAP) FOR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED IN THE ALLEGANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN S (WIC) OFFICE, 112 PARK AVENUE, WELLSVILLE, NEW YORK 1. That the Sublease between the County of Allegany and the Cattaraugus Community Action Program (CCAP) for office space located in the Allegany County

10 Page 10 of 15 Department of Health Women, Infants and Children s (WIC) office, 112 Park Avenue, Wellsville, New York for the term June 1, 2018, through September 30, 2020, with a monthly rental rate of $350, is approved. 2. That the Chairman of this Board is authorized to execute said Sublease. RESOLUTION NO APPROVAL OF LEASE BETWEEN THE ACME BUILDING OF WESTERN NEW YORK, LLC, AND ALLEGANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR PREMISES AT 24 WATER STREET, CUBA, NEW YORK 1. That the Lease between The ACME Building of Western New York, LLC, and the Allegany County Department of Health, for the term June 1, 2018, through September 30, 2018, for premises located at 24 Water Street, Cuba, New York, with a monthly rental rate of $ for use by the Allegany County Department of Health Cancer Services Program, is approved. 2. That the Chairman of this Board is authorized to execute said Lease. RESOLUTION NO APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN EDEN HEIGHTS OF OLEAN AND THE COUNTY OF ALLEGANY FOR SKILLED NURSING RESPITE CARE FOR THE EISEP, III-E, AND ADCSI GRANTS 1. That the Agreement for skilled nursing respite care for the EISEP, III-E, and ADCSI grants between the County of Allegany and Eden Heights of Olean, for the period of January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018, is approved.

11 Page 11 of The daily rate (24 hour stay) will be $ for a Memory Room and $ for a Wellness Room, this expense has been included in the 2018 budget. 3. That the Chairman of this Board is authorized to execute said Agreement. RESOLUTION NO APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH TREAHY CONSULTATION SERVICES, LLC, FOR THE ADVISEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PARTICIPATING COUNTIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL RAISE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO THE STATE- MANDATED IMPLEMENTATION DATE WHEREAS, by Resolution No Allegany County entered into an Inter-Municipal Raise the Age Compliance Coalition, and WHEREAS, the Raise the Age Coalition is formed from a number of New York counties that have come together to collectively and collaboratively establish a residential treatment facility or housing unit for youth offenders, and WHEREAS, Allegany County wishes to enter into an agreement with Treahy Consultation Services, LLC, for assistance with the preparation necessary for the participating counties to implement all Raise the Age requirements prior to the statemandated implementation date, now, therefore, be it 1. That the Agreement with Treahy Consultation Services, LLC, effective May 1, 2018, not to exceed Allegany County s pro-rated share of a maximum of $100,000, is approved. 2. That the Chairman of this Board is authorized to execute said Agreement. RESOLUTION NO APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH TOTAL SENIOR CARE OF OLEAN FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND CONGREGATE MEALS; AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN OF THIS BOARD TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT

12 Page 12 of That the Total Senior Care of Olean agreement to supply home delivered meals and congregate meals to clients of the Office for the Aging effective January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018, is approved. 2. Home Delivered Meals will be billed at $8.00 per meal and Congregate Meals will be billed at $10.00 per meal, funds are included in the 2018 budget. 3. That the Chairman of this Board is authorized to execute said contract. RESOLUTION NO APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN ALLEGANY COUNTY AND NMS LABS FOR FORENSIC LABORATORY SERVICES; AUTHORIZING PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT Pursuant to County Law 675 WHEREAS, by Resolution No Allegany County contracted with the Monroe County Medical Examiner s Office for forensic pathology and toxicology services, and WHEREAS, the Monroe County Medical Examiner s Office has notified Allegany County that it can no longer provide forensic toxicology services effective May 1, 2018, and WHEREAS, Allegany County wishes to enter into an agreement with NMS Labs of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, for the provision of forensic toxicology services, now, therefore, be it 1. That the Agreement between Allegany County and NMS Labs for forensic toxicology services for the period of May 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018, is approved. 2. The following contracted rates shall apply for services:

13 Page 13 of 15 Test Number Test Description Price Per Sample 8051B Basic Postmortem Toxicology Panel Blood, Urine, Serum/Plasma $ FL Basic Postmortem Toxicology Panel Non-Routine Fluids TI Basic Postmortem Toxicology Panel Tissue B Expanded Postmortem Toxicology Panel Blood, Urine, 250 Serum/Plasma 8052FL Expanded Postmortem Toxicology Panel Non-Routine Fluids TI Expanded Postmortem Toxicology Panel Tissue U Urine Drug Screen That the Public Health Director is authorized to execute said Agreement. RESOLUTION NO APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN ALLEGANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND CATTARAUGUS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR A NURSE PRACTITIONER FOR THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROGRAM 1. That the Agreement between Allegany County Department of Health and Cattaraugus County Department of Health for a Nurse Practitioner in the Reproductive Health Program commencing June 1, 2018, is approved. 2. The County agrees to pay $56.93 per hour for time spent by the Nurse Practitioner at the clinics, any hours over the regular 7 per day will be paid at a rate of $80.49 per hour and all incurred mileage shall be reimbursed at the current Federal Mileage rate. 3. That the Public Health Director is authorized to execute said Agreement. RESOLUTION NO APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH APPROVED PROVIDERS OF PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EDUCATION ITINERANT SERVICES (SEIS) AND/OR EVALUATIONS FOR PRESCHOOLERS WITH DISABILITIES

14 Page 14 of That Agreements titled "County of Allegany Contract for Approved Providers of Programs, SEIS and/or Evaluations for Preschoolers with Disabilities with Catt-Allegany BOCES, Friendship Central School, Kidstart, and Pathways, Inc. for the period September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2019, are approved. 2. That the Chairman of this Board shall execute said Agreements. Comments made regarding Resolution No : A motion was made by Legislator Hopkins, seconded by Legislator Decker, and carried, to change the word teachers to services, and SEIT to SEIS in both the heading and body of the resolution. RESOLUTION NO APPROVAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH POMCO, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES ON WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS Offered by: Personnel Committee 1. That the Agreement between POMCO, Inc. and the County of Allegany, for Administration Services on Workers Compensation claims for a fee of $25,000 plus expenses, effective May 1, 2018, is approved. 2. That the Chairman of this Board is authorized to execute such Agreement. Moved by: Mr. Havey Seconded by: Mr. Harris RESOLUTION NO APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH RICHARDSON & STOUT, INC. TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE WORKERS COMPENSATION MUTUAL SELF-INSURANCE PLAN Offered by: Personnel Committee

15 Page 15 of 15 WHEREAS, by Resolution No Allegany County entered into an Agreement with Richardson & Stout to provide such professional services to assist in the management of the County s Workers Compensation Mutual Self-Insurance Plan (Plan), and WHEREAS, the County has considered the proposal of Richardson & Stout, Inc. for the renewal of the Agreement, and WHEREAS, this Board believes that renewing the Agreement with Richardson & Stout is beneficial, and their services will be of assistance to the Plan, now therefore, be it 1. That the agreement between Allegany County and Richardson & Stout, Inc. to provide professional services to assist the Plan for the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000), together with a related Confidentiality Agreement and Business Associate Agreement, commencing April 1, 2018, through April 1, 2019, is hereby approved. 2. That the Chairman of this Board is authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the County and the Plan as well as the related Confidentiality Agreement and Business Associate Agreement. Moved by: Mr. Havey Seconded by: Mr. Harris Comments made regarding Resolution No : Legislator Harris stated that while he will be voting in favor of the agreement, he still has doubts about the necessity of the contract. He asks that the Board revisit the agreement in 3-6 months to see how things are working. AUDITS: A motion was made by Legislator Stockin, seconded by Legislator Fanton, and carried, that the audits be acted upon collectively and by totals. A motion was made by Legislator Root, seconded by Legislator Stockin, and adopted on a roll call vote of 14 Ayes, 1 No, 0 Absent, that the audit of claims, totaling $3,851, including prepaid expenses, be approved for payment as recommended by the County Administrator. Legislator Graves voted against approving the audit. (Allegany County s Local Dollar Share of the NYS Medicaid Program paid year-to-date is $3,502,637.) COMMENTS: Chairman Crandall indicated there would be a Committee of the Whole meeting after the Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 3:14 p.m. on a motion made by Legislator Graves, seconded by Legislator Ricci, and carried.