Honorable Andrew Joyce and Members of the Albany County Legislature:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
The Committee on Elder Care of the Albany County Legislature met on October 28, 2019. Chairperson Touchette, Messrs. Ethier, Beston, Ms. Chapman, Messrs. Commisso, Hogan, and Ms. Willingham were present. Mr. Crouse and Ms. McKnight were excused. The following items were discussed and/or acted upon:
Approving Previous Meeting Minutes: Unanimously approved.
A motion to group items 1, 2, and 3 for consideration was passed unanimously.
1. Authorizing an Agreement with Life Path Regarding the Provision of Congregate Meal Services for Seniors: The Commissioner of the Albany County Department for Aging requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Life Path regarding the provision of congregate meal services for seniors in the amount of $294,900 for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020.
2. Authorizing an Agreement with Colonie Senior Service Centers Regarding the Provision of Congregate Meal Services for Seniors: to enter into an agreement with Colonie Senior Service Centers regarding the provision of congregate meal services for seniors in the amount of $165,000 for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020.
3. Authorizing an Agreement with Senior Projects of Ravena Regarding the Provision of Congregate Meal Services for Seniors: to enter into an agreement with Senior Projects of Ravena regarding the provision of congregate meal services for seniors in the amount of $222,912 for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020.
After brief discussion, the committee voted unanimously to move the three proposals forward for legislative action with favorable recommendation.
A motion to group items 4, 5, and 6 for consideration was passed unanimously.
4. Authorizing an Agreement with Life Path Regarding Home Delivered Meals for Seniors: The Commissioner of the Albany County Department for Aging has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Life Path regarding the provision of home delivered meals for seniors in the amount of $694,865 for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020.
5. Authorizing an Agreement with Senior Projects of Ravena Regarding Home Delivered Meals for Seniors: The Commissioner of the Albany County Department for Aging requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Senior Projects of Ravena regarding the provision of home delivered meals for seniors in the amount of $119,225 for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020.
6. Authorizing an Agreement with Peter Young Industries Regarding Home Delivered Meals for Seniors: The Commissioner of the Albany County Department for Aging requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Peter Young Industries regarding the provision of home delivered meals for seniors in the amount of $292,877 for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020.
After brief discussion, the committee voted unanimously to move the three proposals forward for legislative action with favorable recommendation.
7. Authorizing an Agreement with Life Path Regarding Adult Day Services for Seniors: The Commissioner of the Albany County Department for Aging requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Life Path regarding adult day services for seniors in the amount of $131,828 for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. After brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
8. Authorizing an Agreement with Access Transit, Inc. Regarding Transportation Services for Eligible Seniors: The Commissioner of the Albany County Department for Aging has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Access Transit, Inc. (CDTA) regarding transportation services for eligible seniors in Albany County in the amount of $580,000 for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. After brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
9. Authorizing an Agreement with Century Linen & Uniform, Inc. Regarding the Rental and Cleaning of Linens and Specialty Items: The Executive Director of the Albany County Department of Residential Health Care Facilities requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Century Linen & Uniform, Inc. regarding the rental and cleaning of linens and specialty items for Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in the amount of $330,000 per year for a total amount of $990,000 over a three-year term commencing July 19, 2019 and ending July 18, 2022. After brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
10. Authorizing an Agreement with Clinical Staffing Resources Corp. Regarding Certified Nursing Assistant Services: The Executive Director of the Albany County Department of Residential Health Care Facilities requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Clinical Staffing Resources Corp. regarding certified nursing assistant services at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in the amount of $100,000 per year for a total of $300,000 over a three-year term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2022. After brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
11. Authorizing an Agreement with Horizon Healthcare Staffing Regarding Certified Nursing Assistant Services: The Executive Director of the Albany County Department of Residential Health Care Facilities requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Horizon Healthcare Staffing regarding certified nursing assistant services for Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in the amount of $100,000 per year for a total of $300,000 over a three-year term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2022. After brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
12. Authorizing an Agreement with Celtic Consulting, LLC. Regarding Case Management Review Services at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: The Executive Director of the Albany County Department of Residential Health Care Facilities requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Celtic Consulting, LLC. regarding case management review services at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in the amount of $198,000 for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. After brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
13. Authorizing an Agreement with Plaza Linen Service Regarding Resident Laundry Services at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: The Executive Director of the Albany County Department of Residential Health Care Facilities requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Plaza Linen Service regarding resident laundry services at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in the amount of $105,000 for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. After brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
14. Authorizing an Agreement with Coretactics Healthcare Consulting, Inc. Regarding Nurse Consulting Services for Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: The Executive Director of the Albany County Department of Residential Health Care Facilities requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Coretactics Healthcare Consulting, Inc. regarding nurse consulting services for Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in the amount of $150,000 for the term commencing November 1, 2019 and ending October 31, 2020. After brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
15. Authorizing an Agreement with the New York State Health Facilities Association Regarding the Advanced Training Initiative: The Executive Director of the Albany County Department of Residential Health Care Facilities requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Health Facilities Association regarding the Advanced Training Initiative in the amount of $120,000 over a two-year term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2021. After brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
|
Respectfully Submitted, COMMITTEE ON ELDER CARE |
|
|
RICHARD N. TOUCHETTE, Chairperson |
PETER R. CROUSE |
|
GILBERT F. ETHIER |
BRIAN HOGAN |
|
ROBERT J. BESTON |
LUCILLE M. McKNIGHT |
|
NORMA J. CHAPMAN |
WANDA F. WILLINGHAM |
|
FRANK J. COMMISSO |
|