Resolution No. 98 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors LaPointe, Campbell, Idleman, Pitts, Dumas, Fedler, Gang

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1 Resolution No. 98 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors LaPointe, Campbell, Idleman, Pitts, Dumas, Fedler, Gang TITLE: To Appoint Members to the Washington County Youth Advisory Board WHEREAS, new appointments and reappointments need to be made to the Washington County Youth Advisory Board, and WHEREAS, the Health and Human Services Committee has recommended those appointments: now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the following appointments be made for terms expiring December 31, 2017: Keith Kelley, Town of Salem Chrys Nestle, Town of Hartford Nicolas Hall, Town of Kingsbury Rebecca Fortune, Town of Kingsbury Caitlin Coutant, Town of Kingsbury BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: None.

2 Resolution No. 99 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Campbell, LaPointe, Brown, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O Brien, Haff TITLE: Amend 2014 Budget General Fund and Solid Waste WHEREAS, it is necessary to make various budget amendments within the General Fund and Solid Waste Fund to correct negative variances; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment: GENERAL FUND Increase Appropriation: A Real Property Off. Equip. 1,999 A ACC Contribution 1 A Pub. Saf. Equip. 2,009 A Pub. Saf. Grant Equip. 3,118 A Pub. Hlth. Emp. Benefits 2,025 A Hospice Emp. Benefits 21,514 A DSS Emp. Benefits 2,963 A DSS MMIS 369, ,465 Decrease Appropriation: A Real Property Car Pool 1,003 A Real Property Fees 700 A Real Property Travel 296 A Contingency 4,991 A Pub. Saf. Communications 5,125 A Early Intervention Tuition 21,514 33,629 Increase Appropriated Fund Balance: A599 Appropriated Fund Balance 369,836 SOLID WASTE FUND Increase Appropriation: CLB Solid Waste Unemployment 9,110 Increase Revenue: CLB2410 Solid Waste Property Rental 9,110 BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Move funds to equal actual year end expenses. The Medicaid adjustment was the largest amount due to an extra 53 rd week share payment and the planned efmap reconciliation doesn t happen until If approved the general fund contingency account will finish the 2014 year with a balance of $15,234.

3 Resolution No. 100 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Campbell, LaPointe, Brown, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O Brien, Haff TITLE: To Transfer Funds to Debt Service Reserve Fund WHEREAS, during the 2015 budget process, a debt service reserve fund was established to track all county wide debt, and WHEREAS, the plan was for the unreserved Pleasant Valley funds to be used to fund the payments of the 2003 serial bond for various road projects with a balance as of December 31, 2014 of $549,760 and the 2011 serial bond in the amount of $790,000 as of December 31, 2014 for various road projects in 2011 and a serial bond issued in 2011 for improvements to the Colfax radio equipment in the amount of $147,000 as of December 31, 2014, and WHEREAS, the cost to fund 100% of the above debt is $1,579,121 which includes interest and principal, and WHEREAS, it is the county plan to call the 2011 bonds in 2016 when they become first callable; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment: GENERAL FUND Increase Appropriation: A Interfund Transfer Debt Service Reserve Fund 1,579,121 Increase Appropriated Fund Balance: A599 Appropriated Fund Balance 1,579,121 DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FUND Increase Revenue: V5031 Interfund Revenue 1,579,121 Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance: V599 Appropriated Fund Balance 1,579,121 BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: The $1,579,121 is from unreserved proceeds of the sale of Pleasant Valley. This funds: the remaining principal and interest of the 2003 various road projects, debt $549,760 plus interest totaling $31,873, final payment due in 2018; the remaining principal and interest of the 2011 various road projects, debt $790,000 plus interest totaling $50,995; the remaining principal and interest of the 2011 Colfax radio upgrade, debt $147,000 plus interest totaling $9,493. It is anticipated to pay off the 2011 bonds in 2016 when callable. This will fund 100% of the bond cost for highway road projects as well as the improvements to Colfax radio equipment. This saves approximately $177,460 in future interest cost if called in 2016.

4 Resolution No. 101 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Campbell, LaPointe, Brown, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O Brien, Haff TITLE: Amend DSS Budget to Purchase Shelving for Storage Room and Furniture for Foster Care Interview Room WHEREAS, the Commissioner of DSS has requested to transfer funds from contractual line items to equipment line items to purchase shelving for the storage room and furniture for the Foster Care interview room; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment: Increase Appropriation: A DSS Office Equipment 3,000 A DSS Furniture 1,200 Decrease Appropriation: A DSS Office Supplies 3,000 A DSS Education Staff Dev. 1,200 BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Transfer between line items within DSS accounts.

5 Resolution No. 102 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Campbell, LaPointe, Brown, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O Brien, Haff TITLE: Amend Budget Youth Bureau for NYS OCFS Funds for Sexually Exploited Youth WHEREAS, Washington County was one of ten counties selected by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services to receive $35,000 in funding to target sexually exploited youth, and WHEREAS, the Director of the Youth Bureau proposes funding the WAIT House ($25,000) and the remaining $10,000 used for staff development and training bringing in a national speaker; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment: Increase Appropriation: A Youth Contract Expense 25,000 A Youth Education Staff Dev. 10,000 Increase Revenue: A3820 State Aid for Youth Programs 35,000 BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Funds disbursed by claims and reimbursement with no local match.

6 Resolution No. 103 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Campbell, LaPointe, Brown, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O Brien, Haff TITLE: Amend Budget Sewer District No. 1 WHEREAS, the Executive Director of the Sewer District has requested a budget amendment for engineering and legal costs related to slip lining sewer lines, and WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee has approved this request; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment: SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1 Increase Appropriation: (No. to be assigned by Treas.) SD#1 Legal Fees 10,000 (No. to be assigned by Treas.) SD#1 Engineering 20,000 Increase Appropriated Fund Balance: GA599 Appropriated Fund Balance 30,000 BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Transfer funds from fund balance to cover costs related to slip lining sewer lines.

7 Resolution No. 104 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Campbell, LaPointe, Brown, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O Brien, Haff TITLE: To Adopt Introductory Local Law B of 2015 WHEREAS, Introductory Local Law B of 2015 supercedes Local Law No. 3 of 1983 and Local Law No. 5 of 2006 providing for the duties and qualifications of the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 97 adopted April 17, 2015, the Board of Supervisors scheduled and conducted a public hearing on Introductory Local Law B of 2015 in the Supervisors Chambers, County Office Building B, Fort Edward, New York on the 15 th day of May, 2015 at which time all interested parties were given the opportunity to speak; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Washington, New York does herby enact Introductory Local Law B of 2015 effective upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: None.

8 Resolution No. 105 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Campbell, LaPointe, Brown, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O Brien, Haff TITLE: Setting Health Insurance Premium Rules for Washington County Employees Who Are Not a Member of a Bargaining Unit and Retirees WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has recommended that, effective June, 1, 2015, the nonunion employee health insurance contribution be established as follows: -2 Person and Family: The County will pay an amount consisting of the prior year s employer contribution plus 75% of the total increase in premium for the current plan year. The Employee will pay an amount consisting of the prior year s employee contribution plus 25% of the total increase in premium for the current plan year. -Individual: Starting June 1, 2015, the County will pay 83% and the Employee will pay 17%. Starting June 1, 2016, the County will pay 81% and the Employee will pay 19%. Starting June 1, 2017, individual premiums will be calculated at the same ratio of employer to employee contribution as 2 person and family coverage. Thereafter, calculations will be as for 2 person and family. All non-union employees who are eligible for health insurance coverage on June 1, 2015, regardless of whether they elect to obtain such coverage, will be paid a one-time payment of $300. An Employee who retires after June 1, 2015, who is eligible for healthcare coverage under the County s rules, will pay the same premium as active employees. ;now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the rules as stated above be adopted by the Washington County Board of Supervisors; and be it further RESOLVED, that this policy and information be reflected in the appropriate County publications and that amendment of relevant County publications and policies is authorized to reflect the changes. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: This change will save the County approximately $125,000 over the next three years. The cost of the $300 payment is estimated to be $72,000.

9 Resolution No. 106 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Campbell, LaPointe, Brown, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O Brien, Haff TITLE: Ratify Agreement Between Washington County and Teamsters Local 294 for Years for Employees of the Public Works Department Highway Division WHEREAS, the membership of Teamsters Local 294 representing employees in the Public Works Department Division of Highways have ratified a proposed collective bargaining agreement with Washington County for the years with the following provisions among others: Increase base rate by 1.5% Longevity increase from $.20 to $ Increase base rate by 1.5% Longevity increase from $.25 to $ Increase base rate by 1.5% Longevity increase from $.30 to $.35 Health Insurance 2015 increase individual to 17%. Employees pay 25% of increase for 2 person and Family 2016 Increase individual up to 19% 2017 Increase individual to same percentage as 2 person and family; ; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Washington County does hereby ratify the aforesaid agreement; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to execute the agreement with Teamsters Local 294 in a form approved by the County Attorney. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: The projected net cost is 1.62% for 2015, 1.62% for 2016 and 1.87% for 2017 with an average cost of 1.7% per year.

10 Resolution No. 107 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Campbell, LaPointe, Henke, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O Brien, Haff TITLE: To Approve Contract Between Adirondack Community College and Its Faculty Association for Years Through WHEREAS, Adirondack Community College has engaged in negotiations with its Faculty Association regarding a contract for the through fiscal years, and WHEREAS, an agreement was reached with the following terms and conditions, among others: Wages: % plus $ % plus $200 Avg. Annual Increases: 2.66% per year including increments and health ins. Adjustments, and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the College have ratified the contract as has the Faculty Association, and WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has recommended approval of the contract by Washington County; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the agreement between Adirondack Community College and its Faculty Association for the through fiscal years be approved; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution be contingent upon passage of a resolution approving the agreement by Warren County. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Increase of average of 2.66% per year including increments and health insurance. The amounts are within the parameters of the County s 2015 budget.

11 Resolution No. 108 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Campbell, LaPointe, Brown, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O Brien, Haff TITLE: Amend the Grade Schedule Increase Grade of Computer Systems Coordinator (DSS) WHEREAS, the Personnel Director has reviewed the duties of the Computer Systems Coordinator (DSS) and made some changes to the job specifications to reflect the duties actually performed, and WHEREAS, the Personnel and Finance Committees recommend increasing the grade from grade 15 to grade 17; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the title of Computer Systems Coordinator (DSS) be moved from grade 15, 35 hours a week to grade 17, 35 hours a week effective May 21, BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: The incumbent is non-union Grade 15, step 4 with 15 years longevity at $23.99/hr. This grade increase will move the compensation to non-union Grade 17, step 4 with 15 years longevity to $ Rate change going into effect 5/21/15 will have an overall increase of $2,209 which should be contained within the average variance of DSS.1 accounts. DSS Administrative salaries are reimbursed at 75%, remaining county share of 25% is $552 net increase.

12 Resolution No. 109 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors O Brien, LaPointe, Hicks TITLE: Create the Title of Senior Civil Clerk, Place on the Grade Schedule and Amend the Staffing Pattern Sheriff WHEREAS, the Personnel Director has reviewed the duties and title of the Senior Account Clerk in the Civil Division and recommends the position be reclassified to the title of Senior Civil Clerk, and WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee recommends amending the staffing pattern, eliminating one (1) Senior Account Clerk in the Civil Division and adding one (1) Senior Civil Clerk in the Civil Division; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the title of Senior Civil Clerk is hereby created and placed on the Grade Schedule at Grade 10, 35 hours a week (same as Senior Account Clerk); and be it further RESOLVED, that the Staffing Pattern for the Sheriff s Department be amended by eliminating one (1) Senior Account Clerk and adding one (1) Senior Civil Clerk. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: None. The Senior Civil Clerk title is the same grade as the Senior Account Clerk.

13 Amended 05/15/15 Resolution No. 110 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors O Brien, LaPointe, Hicks TITLE: Create the Title of Pavement Management Coordinator, Set the Rate of Pay and Amend the Staffing Pattern Department of Public Works WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee has approved bringing back a retiree with a new title of Pavement Management Coordinator part time, 20 hours a week, and WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee recommends setting the rate of pay at $17.50 an hour and amending the Staffing Pattern to add one (1) Pavement Management Coordinator; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the title of Pavement Management Coordinator is hereby created and placed on the pay schedule at $17.50 per hour; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Staffing Pattern for DPW be amended to add one (1) Pavement Management Coordinator part time. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Funds contained in the budget for this position.

14 Resolution No. 111 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors O Brien, LaPointe, Hicks TITLE: Amend Staffing Pattern Buildings & Grounds to Add One Temporary Laborer WHEREAS, a Building Maintenance Worker has retired and the Personnel Committee has approved backfilling this position with an existing employee, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds would like to hire a more qualified individual for the vacancy but has asked to add one (1) temporary laborer until he evaluates what type of position he wants; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Staffing Pattern for Buildings & Grounds be amended by adding one (1) temporary laborer. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: None.

15 Resolution No. 112 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Campbell, LaPointe, Brown, Suprenant, Idleman, Pitts, Hicks, O Brien, Haff TITLE: Amend DSS Budget to Best Estimate For End of Year 2015 and Transfer $850,000 to 2015 County Road Fund WHEREAS, on December 30, 2014 the New York State Department of Health (DOH) reconciled the first full year of efmap funding provided in the federal Affordable Care Act which funds reduce the cost of state and local Medicaid shares, and WHEREAS, on March 23, 2015, DOH issued an estimate of the second year of the Federal efmap funding which is a reduction to our 2015 Medicaid cost at 80% of the total efmap projected and the second year will be reconciled at the end of 2015, and WHEREAS, the Budget Officer recommends the realignment of the 2015 Social Services Department budget for the efmap adjustment as well as a best estimate 2015 year end adjustment for various revenues and appropriations within the DSS budget then an increase in the 2015 contribution to the County Highway Fund by $850,000 and reducing the appropriated 2015 fund balance; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment: GENERAL FUND Increase Appropriation: A Interfund Transfer - County Road Fund 850,000 Decrease Revenue: A3640 State Aid Safety Net 100,000 A4640 Federal Aid Safety Net 25, ,000 Decrease Appropriation: A MMIS 450,000 A DSS-Medical Assistance 25,000 A State Training School 50,000 A DSS-Safety Net 250, ,000 Increase Revenue: A3619 State Aid for Child Care 200,000 COUNTY ROAD FUND Increase Revenue: D5031 Interfund Transfer - General Fund 850,000 Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance: D599 Appropriated Fund Balance 850,000 BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Various 2015 DSS budget lines have been adjusted to a best estimate of what expenses might be at the end of It is the recommendation of the Budget Officer to use these funds to increase the General Fund contribution to the 2015 County Road Fund which will zero out the County Road appropriated fund balance for 2015.

16 Resolution No. 113 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Campbell, Brown, Suprenant, Idleman, Hicks, O Brien, Haff TITLE: Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Washington County Amending Resolution No. 31, Adopted February 25, 1970, Regarding Allocation of Such County s Net Collections from its Local Sales and Compensating Use Taxes Be it enacted by the Board of Supervisors of Washington County as follows: SECTION 1. Section 14 of Resolution No. 31 of 1970, as amended by Resolution No. 204 of 2012, is amended to read as follows: SECTION 14. Disposition of revenues. Net collections distributed to this taxing jurisdiction pursuant to section twelve hundred sixtyone of the tax law of the state of New York shall be disposed as follows: (a) 100 percent of such monies is hereby set aside for county purposes and shall be available for any county purpose. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of this section: (1) (i) For the period beginning January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016, an amount equal to the greater of one million dollars or seven percent (7%) of net collections distributed to the county between August 1, 2014, and July 31, 2015, shall be allocated quarterly to the several towns in the county on the following bases: one half of such amount on the basis of the respective populations of the several towns in the county, determined in accordance with the latest federal census or special population census taken pursuant to section twenty of the general municipal law, completed and published prior to the end of the quarter for which the allocation is made, which special census must include the entire area of the county; and one half of such amount on the basis of the ratio which the full valuation of real property in each town bears to the aggregate full valuation of real property in all of the towns in the county. (ii) For each calendar year beginning January 1, 2017, and thereafter, an amount equal to seven percent (7%) of net collections distributed to the county during the twelve month period ending July 31 of the year preceding the year of allocation shall be allocated quarterly to the several towns in the county on the following bases: one half of such amount on the basis of the respective populations of the several towns in the county, determined in accordance with the latest federal census or special population census taken pursuant to section twenty of the general municipal law, completed and published prior to the end of the quarter for which the allocation is made, which special census must include the entire area of the county; and one half of such amount on the basis of the ratio which the full valuation of real property in each town bears to the aggregate full valuation of real property in all of the towns in the county. (2) The amount allocated to each town shall be applied first to reduce county taxes levied upon real property in such town. Any balance remaining shall then be applied to reduce general town taxes levied upon real property in such town. Any town, by local law, ordinance or resolution, however, may provide that all or any specified part of the amounts which would be so applied to reduce the county taxes and general town taxes levied upon real property in such town shall be paid directly to such town to be used for any town purpose. If any village, by local law, ordinance or

17 resolution shall so provide, the amounts which would be so applied to reduce the county and general town taxes levied upon real property in such village shall be paid directly to such village in lieu of such reduction. Where any village has elected to be paid directly as provided in this subdivision, the amount to be paid to such village shall be determined by the ratio that the full valuation of real property in the village or portion thereof within the town in which such village is located bears to the full valuation of real property in the entire town. If a village wholly or partially within a town has so elected to be paid directly, but the town in which such village is located has not so elected, the amount allocated to the town in which such village is wholly or partially situated shall be applied to reduce county taxes and general town taxes in the area of the town outside such village. If the amount allocated to a town exceeds the amount of the county taxes and general town taxes levied upon real property in the town, the excess shall be apportioned between the town and each village, if any, wholly or partially situated therein, in the ratios that the full valuation of real property in each such village or portion thereof within the town, and the full valuation of real property in the portion of the town outside of such village or villages, respectively, bear to the aggregate full valuation of the entire town. The share of each such village shall be paid directly to such village. The share of the town shall be applied, first, to reduce taxes levied for part-town activities, and any balance remaining shall be paid directly to the town, to be used only for part-town activities. If a town and all the villages therein shall have elected to be paid directly as provided in this subdivision, the share of such town shall be applied to reduce taxes levied for part-town activities, and any balance remaining or portion thereof, in the discretion of the town board, may be applied to reduce general town taxes, county taxes levied in the area of the town outside of such villages or may be used for part-town activities, or any combination thereof. (3) Any local law, ordinance or resolution enacted by a town or village pursuant to this subdivision shall only be effective for the calendar year or years subsequent to its enactment and, further, shall only be effective if it is mailed by registered or certified mail to the chief fiscal officer of this county before the first day of September preceding the calendar year for which the election is made by such local law, ordinance or resolution. Such local law, ordinance or resolution shall remain in effect for subsequent calendar years until rescinded by local law, ordinance or resolution, but the enactment shall rescind the election only if it is mailed, in the same manner already provided for in this subdivision, to the chief fiscal officer of this county before the first day of September preceding the calendar year for which the rescission is to apply. (c) As used in this section the following terms shall mean or include: (1) Net collections. The moneys collected from a tax or taxes imposed pursuant to this enactment, after deducting therefrom expenses of administration and collection and amounts refunded or to be refunded. (2) General town taxes. Taxes levied for any town purpose, including highways, upon the entire area of a town. (3) Full valuation of real property. The assessed valuation of real property divided by the equalization rate as determined in accordance with Article Eight of the New York Real Property Tax Law. (4) Part-town activities. Activities of town government, including highway programs, which are chargeable to the area of the town outside of villages, exclusive of special district purposes, unless such special district is a fire protection district coterminous with the area of a town outside of villages. SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect January 1, BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Loss of revenue to the County.

18 Resolution No. 114 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors O Brien, LaPointe, Suprenant TITLE: Approve Upgrade of Computer Operator in Information Technology Department and Amend Staffing Pattern WHEREAS, during the 2015 budget process, the Board of Supervisors approved upgrading the Computer Operator in IT from grade 10 to grade 13 and funds were placed in the 2015 budget, and WHEREAS, the Personnel Director reviewed this position and recommends the title of Micro Computer Specialist, which already exists within the CSEA bargaining unit position classification at grade 13, and WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee approved this upgrade and recommend amending the staffing pattern for IT by adding one (1) Micro Computer Specialist and eliminating one (1) Computer Operator; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors approves upgrading the Computer Operator (grade 10) to Micro Computer Specialist (grade 13) retroactively to January 1, 2015; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Staffing Pattern for IT be amended to add one (1) Micro Computer Specialist and eliminate one (1) Computer Operator. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: Funds for this upgrade were included in the 2015 budget.

19 Resolution No. 115 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors O Brien, LaPointe, Suprenant TITLE: Authorize Salary Adjustment for Assistant District Attorney WHEREAS, the District Attorney, in an attempt to retain quality legal talent and maintain pay equity within the County for attorneys with similar experience, has requested a salary adjustment for the Assistant District Attorney from $48,771 to $62,872, and WHEREAS, the DA s office was awarded a $45,000 Carp grant recently and $14,101 of this grant will be utilized within the DA s budget to offset this increase initially, and WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee has approved this request; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors authorizes adjusting the salary for the Assistant District Attorney from $48,771 to $62,872 effective May 21, BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: $14,101 of Carp grant funds will be used to offset the salary increase.

20 Resolution No. 116 May 15, 2015 By Supervisors Pitts, Brown TITLE: Supporting the Community of Shushan and the Towns of Salem and Jackson in Their Efforts to Preserve a Post Office in the Hamlet of Shushan and WHEREAS, the Shushan Post Office was suddenly closed last month due to poor conditions, WHEREAS, the community and local officials are actively trying to secure another location for Shushan customers, relocating the postal services for the residents and businesses, and WHEREAS, removal of the service will have a negative impact on the local economy; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Washington County Board of Supervisors supports the community of Shushan and Towns of Salem and Jackson in their efforts to preserve a Post Office in the hamlet of Shushan. BUDGET IMPACT STATEMENT: None. Resolution to be sent to Senators Schumer, Gillibrand and Representative Stefanik.