Chairman Brian D. Sweet has called a meeting of the Education/Government Committee for 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068. 

This meeting is in person, however, members of the public may also participate in the meeting by calling 1-224-501-3412, Access Code 711-848-853. Minutes of the meeting will be transcribed and later posted on the Montgomery County website at www.co.montgomery.ny.us

 Items on the agenda, at this time, are as follows:

1.  DISCUSSION

 A.  Privilege of Committee Chair, Committee Members & Legislators to discuss items of interest, etc., regarding departments governed by this Committee

2.  RESOULUTION AMENDING THE 2021 OPERATING BUDGET- EARLY VOTING AND TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTION RESOURCE GRANT PROGRAM (BOARD OF ELECTIONS)

3.  RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES MADE BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

4.  RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2021-2022 FMCC OPERATING BUDGET (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) 

5.  OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 162 of 2021 DATED: August 3, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, New York State providing grant funding for Early Voting, Technology Innovation related expenses for Elections held in 2021; and

WHEREAS, it is nessary to amend the 2021 Operating Budget to provide funds for added expenses for Elections in 2021.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Treasurer is hereby directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (8/3/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 163 of 2021 DATED: August 3, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, pursuant to §3.02 and §3.03 of the Montgomery County Charter, the County Executive has the power to make appointments; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to §10.01 of the Montgomery County Charter there shall be a Department of Social Services under the direction of a Commissioner who shall be appointed by the County Executive to a five year term subject to confirmation by the County Legislature; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to §10.01 of the Montgomery County Charter the Commisioner of Social Services shall be appointed on the basis of his or her administrative experience and qualifications for the duties of the office for the term provided by law; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to §10.02 of the Montgomery County Charter the Commissioner of Social Services shall perform the duties prescribed by law and such additional and related duties as are required by the County Executive.

WHEREAS, pursuant to §2.08 of the Montgomery County Charter the County Legislature shall confirm appointments no longer than sixty (60) days after the appointment has been filed with the Clerk of the Legislature; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to §2.08 of the Montgomery County Charter the County Legislature shall undergo a committee review of appointees; and

WHEREAS, the County Executive appointed Michael McMahon as the Commissioner of Social Serices on the basis of his training and experience in social services administration and other qualifications for the responsibilities of his office; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature has undergone a committee review of Michael McMahon; and

WHEREAS, it has been less than sixty (60) days after the appointment was filed with the Clerk of the Legislature; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County conferred the benefits of defense and indemnification of its officers and employees pursuant to Section 18 of the Public Officers Law by the adoption of Local Law #2 of 1984.

RESOLVED, that the Montogmery County Legislature approves the appointment of Michael McMahon as Commissoner of Social Services at a base salary of $82,197, Group F in the Non-Bargaining Policy; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby confirms the appointment of Michael McMahon as Commisioner of Social Services for a five year term commencing June 8, 2021 and ending on June 7, 2026; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is understood and agreed that such benefits of defense and indemnification are conferred upon Michael McMahon as Commisioner of Social Sericces for any acts or omissions while acting within the scope of his duties as Commissioner of Social Services.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (8/3/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 164 of 2021 DATED: August 3, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Fulton-Montgomery Community College Board of Trustees has presented Fulton and Montgomery County, the sponsoring counties, with a 2021-2022 budget request, proposing a total FMCC budget of $16,635,402; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing related to the adoption of said FMCC Budget was held on July 27, 2021; and

WHEREAS, that the amount to be appropriated by the County of Montgomery, as its sponsor share of said Budget, shall be $1,545,821; which is 9% of the Operating Budget.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said sponsor’s share shall be included in the Montgomery County Operating Budget for 2022, as provided for in Section 6304 of the Education Law of the State of New York; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect upon adoption of a similar Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Supervisors.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (8/3/2021)

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