Chairman Robert A. Purtell has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.

This meeting is in person, however, members of the public may participate by calling 1-408-650-3123, Access Code 915-418-549. 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.  RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGRICULTURE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)

        3. ADD ON - ECON/DEV RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH LIRO ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES-EXIT 29 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)

        4. ADD ON - ECON/DEV RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH RITTER AND PARATORE CONTRACTING, INC. FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES-EXIT 29 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

         5.  OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 240 of 2022 DATED: November 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, by Resolution 54 of 2004 the Board of Supervisors re-established a special advisory committee to develop and oversee implementation of programs to promote and market Montgomery County agricultural opportunities, and

WHEREAS, said committee provides general direction to any groups responsible for county-sponsored programs related to agricultural economic development, and

WHEREAS, said committee's membership is be appointed by the County Legislature, with membership to include:

 Active Farmer
 Agribusiness
 Montgomery County Legislator
 Farm Bureau Representative
 Chamber of Commerce Representative
 Farm Service Agency Representative 
 Economic Development/Planning Representative 
 Cornell Cooperative Extension Association Board Representative
 Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board Representative
 , and

WHEREAS, all members of said advisory committee serve at the pleasure of the County Legislature, and

WHEREAS, said advisory committee is to tender written quarterly reports to the County Legislature. 
  
RESOLVED, the following are hereby appointed as members of the Agriculture Economic Development Advisory :

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Kelly, seconded by Legislator Pepe, to change the RESOLVED CLAUSE from vacant - Active Farmer, to Amy Hoefele - Active Farmer passed with Aye(5). Legislators Dimond, Duchessi, VACANT and Purtell were absent.(11/22/2022)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Dimond, Duchessi, VACANT and Purtell were absent. (11/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 241 of 2022 DATED: November 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie and Montgomery County have an interest in revitalizing urban areas and stabilizing neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie was awarded a total of $6,500,000 in Restore NY Communities grant funds for the purpose of revitalizing the Exit 29 site in which the County is owner to; and

WHEREAS, in order to carry out said tasks and goals associated with the awarded funds the County solicited RFQ 02-18 Engineering For Former Beech-Nut Plant Demolition/Rehabilitation and responses were received; and

WHEREAS, Resolution #153 of 2018 awarded the contract to LiRo Engineers, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $475,000 and Resolutions #200 of 2019,  #93 of 2020, #197 of 2021 and #49 of 2022 amended the contract at cost not to exceed $750,000; and

WHEREAS, demolition design, bid and construction oversight is necessary for continued abatement and demolition of the western side of the Exit 29 Redevelopment site; and

WHEREAS, Part VI (C) (j) of the Montgomery County Procurement Policy allows the continuation of professional services for existing projects that require the continuity of the professional services to ensure proper completion of the project.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes an amendment to the contract for a total cost not to exceed $1,111,163; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign the aforementioned contract.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Dimond, Duchessi, VACANT and Purtell were absent. (11/22/2022)

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RESOLUTION NO. 242 of 2022 DATED: November 22, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie and Montgomery County have an interest in revitalizing urban areas and stabilizing neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Canajoharie was awarded a total of $6,500,000 in Restore NY Communities grant funds for the purpose of revitalizing the Exit 29 site which is owned by the County; and

WHEREAS, in order to carry out said tasks and goals associated with the awarded funds the County solicited a RFP for Beech-Nut Plant Demolition – Western Plant Buildings and responses were received; and

WHEREAS, LiRo Engineers, Inc., the company who has been providing engineering services for the Exit 29 Redevelopment Project, recommends that a contract be awarded to Ritter and Paratore Contracting, Inc. as a qualified vendor with the best quality services at the lowest possible cost; and 

WHEREAS, Ritter and Paratore Contracting, Inc. has provided sufficient qualification and explanation of their bid to LiRo during an interview to assess their understanding of the bid documents..

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes awarding a of a contract to Ritter and Paratore Contracting, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $4,072,741.00 for demolition services as outlined in the RFP for the Beech-Nut Plant Demolition – Western Plant Buildings; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign the aforementioned contract.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislators Wilson, Duchessi and VACANT were absent. (12/6/2022)

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