REGULAR SESSION
FIRST DAY
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
The Board Chair called the Board to order, the roll was called and the following Representatives were found to be present:
Frazier, Powers, Clark, Quackenbush, Lentz, Lindberg, Rosenthal, Hulse, McCarty, Koutnik, Gelbsman, Rowinski, Stuligross.
Under Privilege of the Floor, Representative Rowinski stated to the Board the importance of establishing a plan to give Managerial/Confidential employees salary increases and to recognize the employees’ efforts.
The minutes of June 4, 2014 were approved.
The following communications were read and ordered filed:
Letter from the Worcester Fire District, Fire Department and Emergency Squad in support of the County Board re-establishing a 911 Coordinator’s position to head a separate 911 department.
Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District Board Minutes from May 20, 2014
Notice from the Town of Richmondville for a Public Hearing entitled Town of Richmondville Zoning Law scheduled for July 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m
2013 Audit for the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
Summons in a Civil Action, Susan Szczepanski, v. Otsego County Sheriff’s Department for a declaration that the actions of the Defendants were violative of law. Relief sought is compensatory damages for back pay and front pay; prejudgement interest; lost benefits; mental anguish, emotional pain; and suffering; inconvenience, and loss of enjoyment of life; punitive damages as permitted by law; award of costs and attorneys’ fees; and such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper.
The following reports are on file with the Clerk of the Board:
2014 Annual Engineer’s Report (AER)with regard to MOSA’s closed landfills
Under Special Presentations, Megan Ackley, from the State University College at Oneonta, summarized the SUCO’s Internship Program. Ms. Ackley discussed some benefits of the program which included finding future employees and increasing productivity while decreasing related costs. Ms. Ackley explained that the internship program is a great way to give back to the local community by enhancing the local workforce and helping the students become productive members of our society and potential leaders.
The reports of the Standing Committees were given and ordered filed.
Representative Powers moved for an Executive Session after the reading of the Public Safety minutes, to discuss the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, in respect to an existing contract. Seconded, Rowinski. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,740; Absent: 487-Schwerd. Motion carried.
The Board reconvened.
Representative Lindberg moved to dispense with the reading of all resolutions. Seconded, Koutnik. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 5,740. Absent: 487-Schwerd. Motion carried.
Board Chair Clark asked if any representative wished to remove a resolution(s) from the consent agenda so it can be acted upon separately.
Representative Quackenbush removed Resolution No. 251.
Board Chair Clark called for action on the consent agenda, excluding Resolution No. 251. Representative Lindberg moved to act upon the consent agenda Resolution Nos. 224 through 250.
RESOLUTION NO. 224-20140702
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH MARY IMOGENE BASSETT HOSPITAL FOR PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES CLINIC
LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, ROWINSKI
WHEREAS, there is a need for psychiatric crisis services at the Otsego County Community Services Clinic; and
WHEREAS, Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital has expressed a willingness to provide services from January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to execute a contract with Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital for the aforesaid services, commencing January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014, at the rate not to exceed $354,528 for the term of the contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the services provided by Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital are to be arranged by the Clinic Director; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital agrees to maintain malpractice/professional liability insurance during the term of the contract; 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 funds for this contract are included in the 2014 Mental Health Budget (4325-A) at line 4800 MIB Crisis Unit and consist of 100% reimbursement from state aid funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 225-20140702
RESOLUTION – AWARDING MEDICAL SUPPLY
CONTRACTS FOR COUNTY OF OTSEGO
FRAZIER, STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Purchasing Department advertised for sealed bids for supplying medical supplies to the County in accordance with specifications prepared and advertised to proposed bidders by the Otsego County Purchasing Agent; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has made a report to the Administration Committee of this Board, and this Committee has made a recommendation to this Board that the lowest responsible bids be accepted; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Chair of the Board is hereby authorized to enter into contracts to purchase medical supplies from the following firms for the period
July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 inclusive, and that said contracts shall be in accordance with bid specifications, as well as contain such other terms and provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego:
2014 MEDICAL SUPPLIES
ITEM # / AWARDED TO: / ITEM / Unit Price / CASE PRICE / QUANITY PER CASE1 / McKesson Medical / Aloe Vesta 2-1 Wash & Shampoo
Convatec 324611 / $3.0406000 / $48.65 / 4 liter/cs
9 / 8212 10th Ave North / Composite Padding 5”x9”
McKesson16-4250 / $0.0715000 / $28.60 / 16trays/cs
11 / Golden Valley, MN 55427 / O2 filled humidifiers 340 ml bottle
TELEFLEX 003-40 / $1.4715000 / $29.43 / 12/cs
25 / Adult Briefs XXL
McKesson783-BRCLXXL / $0.546000 / $26.19 / 48/cs
28 / Adult Pull-ups XXL
McKesson783UWBLG / $0.3169000 / $22.82 / 48/cs
41 / Bengay Ultra Strength
J&J07430005362 / $1.85190000 / $266.68
42 / Gold Bond Extra Strength Lotion
Chattem 1283357 / $0.557000 / $186.72
43 / Pill Crusher Pouches
McKesson 108-PC1000 / $0.0239000 / $191.28
ITEM # / AWARDED TO: / ITEM / Unit Price / CASE PRICE / QUANITY PER CASE
2 / Mohawk Hospital Equipment / Aloe Vesta 2-n-1 Wash & Shampoo
CONVATEC SQU324609 / $0.1175000 / $45.14 / 48/8oz/cs
3 / 225 Columbia St / Aloe Vesta 3-n-1 Foam
Convatec SQU325208 / $0.3572000 / $34.30 / 12/8oz/cs
4 / Utica, NY 13503 / Aloe Vesta 2-n-1 Protective Ointment
Convatec SQU324908 / $0.452000 / $43.70 / 12/8ox/cs
6 / Velvet Fresh Powder
Dynarex DYN4875 / $0.0504000 / $16.94 / 24/14ozcs
8 / Urinary Drainage Bags w/anti-reflex
Dynarex DYN4270 / $0.9650000 / $19.30 / 20/cs
16 / Irrigation Syringe Piston Type Sterile
Kendall 68000 / $06546000 / $32.73 / 50/cs
17 / Toothettes
Dynarex DYN1217A / $0.0610000 / $15.25 / 4bx/cs
30 / Exam Gloves Powder Free - Small
Basic-Riserva VGPF3001 / $0.0212000 / $21.25 / 10/1000/case
31 / Exam Gloves Powder Free – Medium
Basic-Riserva VGPF3002 / $0.021000 / $21.25 / 10/1000/cs
32 / Exam Gloves Powder Free – Large
Basic-Riserva VGPF3003 / $0.021200 / $21.25 / 10/1000/cs
33 / Exam Gloves Powder Free – X-Large
Basic-Riserva VGPF3004 / $0.0212000 / $21.25 / 10/1000/cs
35 / Lancets Saf-T-Pro
Roche BDY-951 / $0.1717000 / $34.35 / 200/bx
ITEM # / AWARDED TO: / ITEM / Unit Price / CASE PRICE / QUANITY PER CASE
4 / Buffalo Hospital Supply / Aloe Vesta 2-n-1 Skin Conditioner
Convatec 324809 / $0.1159000 / $44.49 / 48/80oz/cs
14 / 4039 Genesee St / Medicine Cups 1oz plastic grade in oz&cc
Dynarex DYN-4258 / $0.0059000 / $29.40 / 5000/cs
20 / Buffalo, NY 14225 / Duoderm 4”x4” Gel Dressing
Convatec 187660 / $2.324000 / $11.62 / 5/bx
26 / Adult Pull-ups Medium
Kendall KDL-1840 / $0.2686000 / $21.49 / 80/cs
27 / Adult Pull-ups Large
Kendall KDL-1845 / $0.298500 / $21.49 / 72/cs
29 / Adult Pull-ups X-Large
Kendall KDL-1850 / $0.3838000 / $21.49 / 80/cs
34 / Glucometer Test Strips
Arkray CHR-560050 / $0.1956000 / $9.78 / 50/bx
7 / Moore Medical / Stretch Gauze Rolls 4” unsterile
Cypress 80874MMC / $0.0900000 / $8.64 / 96rolls/cs
38 / 1690 New Britain Ave / Bandaids Regular 3/4”x3”
Nutramax 99993 / $0.0085000 / $.85 / 100/bx
40 / Farmington, CT 06032 / Alcohol Prep Pads
Cypress 96959 / $0.0058000 / $5.80 / 100/bx 10bx/cs
10 / Medline / Irrigation Trays w/piston syringe
DYND 20302 / $0.870000 / $17.40 / 20/cs
15 / One Medline Place / Suture Removal Sets
MDS707555 / $0.370000 / $18.50 / 50/cs
22 / Mundelein, IL 60060-4488 / Adult Briefs – Med
FITBASICMD / $0.220000 / $22.00 / 100/cs
ITEM # / AWARDED TO: / ITEM / Unit Price / CASE PRICE / QUANITY PER CASE
23 / Medline / Adult Briefs – Large
FITBASICLG / $0.29000 / $29.17 / 100/cs
24 / Adult Briefs – X-Large
FITBASICXL / $0.35000 / $35.00 / 100/cs
36 / Sharps Container 5qt mailbox style
MDS 705153 / $2.90000 / $58.00 / 20/cs
44 / Normal Saline – Sterile .9% Sodium Chloride 250ml
PCS 1650 / $0.003800 / $23.00 / 24/cs
12 / Emergency Medical Products / O2 Nasal Cannulas w/non-flared tip
Medstorm 30050 / $0.265000 / $13.25 / 50/cs
18 / 5325 International Drive, Suite B / Gauze Sponges Sterile 4”x4”
Dynarex 3242 / $1.0139000 / $55.60 / 600/cs
19 / Cudahy, WI 53310 / Gauze Sponges Sterile 2”x2”
Dynarex 3222 / $0.0040000 / $20.00 / 1200/cs
13 / JML Medical / Drain Sponges 16oz
Ritmed Royal JML9210 / $0.0510000 / $30.60 / 12/bx 50/cs
37 / 1 Havenwood Ct, Ste 502 / HiLo Control for Glucometer
Dynarex D43601 / $0.013500 / $1.35
39 / Lakewood, NJ 08701-4651 / Pre-Moistened, Flushable & Biodegradable Washcloth 9”x13”
Dynarex D41103 / $0.0075000 / $15.00 / 46/tub
and it be further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these contracts is included in the various 2014-2015 Otsego Manor Budgets at line 6020-4500-E.
RESOLUTION NO. 226-20140702
RESOLUTION – TO PURCHASE CERTAIN NON-DURABLE SUPPLIES FOR OTSEGO MANOR, PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING, PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING (SHERIFF), AND COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING (BUILDING SERVICES)
FRAZIER, STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Purchasing Department advertised for sealed bids for certain non-durable supplies for Otsego Manor, Public Health Nursing, Public Safety Building (Sheriff), the County Office Building (Building Services Department) and the City of Oneonta and the Oneonta City School District for the period of June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed and a recommendation has been made approving the lowest acceptable bid for non-durable supplies; 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 the 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 are hereby authorized to enter into contracts to purchase the supplies set forth in accordance with the specifications and bids heretofore 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 2014 budgets for each of the above mentioned departments.
RESOLUTION NO. 227-20140702
RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 324-20130904 –
AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH I.M. SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE,
BILLING AND RELATED SERVICES
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, QUACKENBUSH, KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 324-20130904 authorized the Chair to execute an agreement with I.M. Solutions, Inc. to provide accounts receivable, billing and related services to Otsego Manor at a cost of $15,000 per month for a 3 month period of October 2013 through December 2013; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to amend the aforementioned resolution to increase the amount of the agreement by $401.00 to cover unanticipated expenses; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board is hereby authorized to amend Resolution No. 324-20130904 to increase the cost of the agreement with I.M. Solutions, Inc., 109 Chatham Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14216 by $401 to cover unanticipated expenses; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the agreement shall contain such other terms and provisions as may be in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for the above agreement are included in the 2014 Infirmary – Enterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 4900 Contracts.
RESOLUTION NO. 228-20140702
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO EXTEND CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES
FRAZIER, STULIGROSS, LINDBERG, SCHWERD, HULSE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 288-20130807 approved entering into a contract with Hummel’s Office Plus for office supplies in accordance with the specifications and bid hereto received in 2013, for a period of September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the bid included an option to extend by mutual consent for up to 2 additional years under the terms and conditions of the original agreement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to extend the contract for 2 years from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016 with the following firm in accordance with the specifications and bid heretofore received:
ITEM: Office Supplies
VENDOR: Hummel’s Office Plus
25 Canal Street
Mohawk, New York 13407
BID PRICE: 62.60% discount off items in both the General S.P.Richards and Stock Item Catalogs. Further, top 100 ordered items will be offered at more than 62.60% discount. This pricing is held for one year and will be reviewed annually. Contract terms to begin September 1, 2013 with one year option to extend by mutual consent for two additional years under the terms and conditions of the original agreement;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this expenditure is included in the various department budgets for 2014-2016.
RESOLUTION NO. 229-20140702
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING MEMBER TO THE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION ADVISORY BOARD
POWERS, MCCARTY, QUACKENBUSH, GELBSMAN, LENTZ
RESOLVED, that the following person is hereby appointed to serve as a member on the Alternatives to Incarceration Advisory Board: