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Clinton County Legislature approves package of resolutions, backs staffing changes and equipment purchases
Summary
The Legislature approved a broad slate of resolutions March 13, 2019, including personnel measures to address vacant assistant district attorney posts, a permanent part-time driver position in Mental Health and purchases of two County highway trucks funded by CHIPS.
The Clinton County Legislature on March 13 approved a package of resolutions covering personnel appointments, equipment purchases and committee recommendations.
Legislators approved Resolutions #179 through #217, #219 through #229 and #231 through #236, and later approved Resolutions #237 and #238 after a successful motion to waive Rule 13.2. The approvals were routine votes recorded as part of the evening's business.
Why it matters: the Personnel Committee placed 20 resolutions on the agenda to address staffing gaps and recruitment. Legislator Mark Dame (Area 8) said the committee recommended creating a temporary part-time Assistant District Attorney position and a temporary full-time Junior Assistant District Attorney position to help with current caseloads while two full-time ADA posts remain vacant. The Personnel slate also proposed replacing a full-time Social Worker I with two part-time Social Worker I positions and replacing a full-time Mental Health Clinician I with two part-time Mental Health Clinician I positions; the committee recommended backfilling the Director of the Office for the Aging position ahead of Crystal Carter's retirement on March 30.
On a personnel nomenclature point tied to one resolution, Resolution #218—"Approving Creation of a Permanent Part-Time Chauffeur Position (PCN TBD) - Mental Health and Addiction Services"—Legislator Mark Dame clarified that "the term chauffeur is strictly a human resources term" and that the role is a driver to transport clients to and from substance-abuse appointments. The record indicates the position is fully funded.
Procurement and funding: Resolution #230 authorized purchase of two Ford F-550 crew cab chassis and two Iroquois stake/platform body units for the Highway Department. County Administrator Michael E. Zurlo told the board funds are available from the Consolidated Local Streets and Highway Improvement Programs (CHIPS). Legislator Rob Timmons (Area 7) said the county needs the replacements because repair costs for the current vehicles exceed their value.
Procedural notes: Legislator Robert Hall moved to waive Rule 13.2 to allow late items; the motion, seconded by Legislator Pete Keenan, carried (9-0-0-1). The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
What comes next: Several of the staffing changes respond to immediate vacancies and recruitment needs; members noted follow-up through committee meetings and standard hiring processes.
