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TO:Economic Development/Planning Committee
Brian D. Sweet, Chair, Legislator, District 2
Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1
Herbert T. Allen, Legislator, District 3
Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4
Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5
Chad J. Majewski, Legislator, District 6
Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7
Maria Kowalczyk, Legislator, District 8
- VACANT, Legislator, District 9
FROM:Patricia J. Beck, Clerk of the Legislature
CC:Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer
DATE:10/15/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chair Brian Sweet has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in the Legislative Chambers, Montgomery County Office Bldg, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY.

Minutes of the meeting will be 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 AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY OVER FUNDS TO UNDERTAKE PREPARATION OF A MONTGOMERY COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING AND TOURISM)

3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH T&B ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, P.C. - MONTGOMERY COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND TOURISM)

4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PROMOTING YOUTH DAYS AT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FONDA FAIR (LEGISLATURE)

5. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT TERM OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FULTON, MONTGOMERY AND SCHOHARIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD MADE BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT)

6. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION (CFA) -BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)  

7. OTHE



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
196

RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY OVER FUNDS TO UNDERTAKE PREPARATION OF A MONTGOMERY COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING AND TOURISM)

Wilson/PepeMove to Full Legislature
180

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH T&B ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, P.C. - MONTGOMERY COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND TOURISM)

Headwell, Jr./MajewskiMove to Full Legislature
181

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PROMOTING YOUTH DAYS AT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FONDA FAIR (LEGISLATURE)

Sweet/WilsonMove to Full Legislature
182

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT TERM OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FULTON, MONTGOMERY AND SCHOHARIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD MADE BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT)

Pepe/MajewskiMove to Full Legislature
183

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION (CFA) -BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

 

Headwell, Jr./WilsonMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 196 of 2024

DATED: July 23, 2024

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET - CARRY OVER FUNDS TO UNDERTAKE PREPARATION OF A MONTGOMERY COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING AND TOURISM)


Resolution by Legislator: Wilson
Seconded by: Pepe

WHEREAS, Resolution 52 of 2023, authorized the County Executive, to sign a contract with T&B Engineering and Landscape Architecture, P.C. to undertake the preparation of the Montgomery County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and said funds were included in the 2023 Operating Budget; and 

WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development & Planning is  implementing and administering said grant on behalf of Montgomery County to complete the project; and

WHEREAS, to date, said funds for the project were not completely expended as of December 31, 2023; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to carry forward said funding in the 2024 Operating Budget to bring said project to fruition. 

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget to continue to receive and provide for grant funding to allow for completion of the Multi-Jurisdictional Multi –Hazard Mitigation Plan Update as follows:

INCREASE REVENUES: 

 

 

A-24-3-3889

Other Cultural and Recreation

$6,000.00

 

 

 

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

 

 

A-24-4-6430-00-.4431

Professional Services

$6,000.00

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Allen, Wilson, Majewski and VACANT were absent. (7/23/2024)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Resolution amends 2024 Budget to carry over funds to complete Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.


II. Justification:

Funds to be carried over to pay contractor.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Article 2 of teh Charter, the Montgomery Cunty Legislature has the power to make appropriations.


IV. Financial Impact:

None. 



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 180 of 2024

DATED: July 23, 2024

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH T&B ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, P.C. - MONTGOMERY COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE AND AMENDING 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND TOURISM)


Resolution by Legislator: Headwell, Jr.
Seconded by: Majewski

WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that local governments have either a single-jurisdiction or a multi-jurisdiction all-hazard mitigation plan that has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to receive project funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; and
 
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has awarded a Planning Grant Application from Montgomery County and their jurisdictions to update the existing 2016 All-Hazard Mitigation Plan; and  

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been awarded an amount up to $150,000 to prepare an update to the 2016 Montgomery County Multi-Jurisdictional All-hazard Mitigation Plan and Culvert Asset Management Plan; and 

WHEREAS, Montgomery County per Resolutions 199 of 2021 and 130 of 2022 authorized the acceptance of said grant funds; and 

WHEREAS, Resolutions 70 and 223 of 2022  and authorized the entering into a contract with T&B Engineering and Landscape Architecture, P.C to prepare said plan update and Culvert Asset Management Plan; and 

WHEREAS, T&B Engineering took on extra work associated with development of said plan due to three communities which opted in after the initial draft plan was completed which resulted in addition costs of $9,000.

RESOLVED, the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to sign an amended contract in the amount not to exceed $159,000 with T&B Engineering and Landscape Architecture, P.C. to undertake the preparation of the Montgomery County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and a Culvert Asset Management Plan.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2024 Operating Budget as follows:

INCREASE: 

 

 

A599

Appropriated Fund Balance

$9,000.00

 

 

 

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

 

 

A-24-4-6430-00-.4431

Professional Services

$9,000.00

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Allen, Wilson, Majewski and VACANT were absent. (7/23/2024)



Attachment

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Resolution authorizes County Executive to sign amended contract to update the Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan


II. Justification:

Resolution is necessary to amend contract.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to Section 3.02(g) of the Montgomery County Charter, the County Executive can make, sign and implement all contracts on behalf of the County within the authorized appropriations. Also authorized pursuant to the Montgomery County Procurement Policy.


IV. Financial Impact:

$9,000 will be allocated from Fund Balance.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 181 of 2024

DATED: July 23, 2024

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PROMOTING YOUTH DAYS AT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FONDA FAIR (LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Sweet
Seconded by: Wilson

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Youth Bureau promotes the physical, emotional and social well-being of youth and families in our community and is committed to helping young people grow up healthy, caring and responsible through positive youth development, the Montgomery County Youth Bureau supports this initiative as a means to educate our youth on the importance of agriculture in our community; and

WHEREAS, this is the 183rd year of the Montgomery County Fonda fair, one of the largest tourist attractions in Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Agricultural Society runs the fair; and

WHEREAS, the fair is a showcase to the public of the bountiful harvest of Montgomery County farmers; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Ag Society has agreed to accept a flat rate of $7,500 a day to pay for all youth who may attend the fair on Wednesday, August 28th and Friday, August 30, 2024; and 

WHEREAS, allowing the youth of Montgomery County to attend free-of-charge on  Wednesday, August 28 and Friday, August 30, 2024 promotes a fun-family experience in the heart of Montgomery County.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive to enter into an agreement with the Montgomery County Agricultural Society to pay a flat rate in return for all youth being given free admission to the fair on Wednesday, August 28th and Friday, August 30, 2024 promoting Youth Days.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to disburse $15,000.00 to the Montgomery County Agricultural Society the Youth Bureau Outreach Program

Transfer From:   A599    Appropriated Fund Balance - $15,000.00

Transfer To:       A-21-4-7310-00-.4559  - $15,000.00

MOTION TO TABLE by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Headwell, Jr., passed with Aye(5). Legislators Allen, Wilson, Majewski and VACANT were absent. (7/23/2024)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Allen and VACANT were absent. (8/27/2024)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(6). Legislator Kelly abstained. Legislators Allen and VACANT were absent. (8/27/2024)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PROMOTING YOUTH DAYS AT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FONDA FAIR


II. Justification:

It is the intent of Montgomery County to provide a free local experience to the youth of Montgomery County.


III. Legislative Impact:

Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter.


IV. Financial Impact:

Transfer from  Appropriated Fund Balance  of $15,000.00  

 



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 182 of 2024

DATED: July 23, 2024

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT TERM OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FULTON, MONTGOMERY AND SCHOHARIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD MADE BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT)


Resolution by Legislator: Pepe
Seconded by: Majewski

WHEREAS, in accordance with The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) (P.L. 113-128) , the Counties of Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie entered into an agreement as described in WIOA to organize and implement activities pursuant to WIOA and in accordance with requirements established by the Governor of the State of New York (Governor) for purposes of implementing programs and services under WIOA; and

WHEREAS, the membership of the WDB shall be appointed by the Chief Local Elected Officials (CLEO); and

WHEREAS, each CLEO shall appoint an equal number of Workforce Development Board members; and

WHEREAS, there shall be four public sector and five private sector members appointed by each CLEO; and

WHEREAS,  all of the mandatory representatives listed under WIOA Section 107 will be represented; and

WHEREAS,  the current board consists as follows:

 

APPOINTEE 

SECTOR REPRESENTING

TERM

Angela Kehl

Private Sector

06/30/2026

vacant

Private Sector

06/30/2027

vacant

Private Sector

06/30/2027

Amy Rogers

Private Sector

06/30/2025

Jeff Stark

Public Sector

06/30/2026

Kenneth Rose

Public Sector

06/30/2026

Christie Davis

Public Sector

06/30/2026

Laurie Ingleston

Public Sector

06/30/2025

 

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby confirms the following appointment and term of respresentatives to the Fulton, Montgomery and Schoharie Workforce Development Board  effective immediately:

Jaclyn Buchanan 

Private Sector

06/30/2027

 

   

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Allen, Wilson, Majewski and VACANT were absent. (7/23/2024)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

APPOINTMENT TERM OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FULTON, MONTGOMERY AND SCHOHARIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD MADE BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE 


II. Justification:

Pursuant to the charter the County Executive has authority to make appointments which the County Legislature confirms.


III. Legislative Impact:

Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter.


IV. Financial Impact:

No financial impact.



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County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 183 of 2024

DATED: July 23, 2024

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION (CFA) -BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

 


Resolution by Legislator: Headwell, Jr.
Seconded by: Wilson

WHEREAS, Montgomery County recognizes the importance of protecting its natural resources, the increased need for recreational opportunities and the protection of its valuable structures, assets and environment; and 

WHEREAS, Montgomery County desires to apply to the New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation’s (OPRHP) Boating Infrastructure Grant Program 2024 round to replace/install boat docks in the Village of St. Johnsville, the Village of Canajoharie and the Village of Fonda and the Village of Fultonville;

WHEREAS; $800,000 is being requested from New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation’s Boating Infrastructure Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, the grant being applied for carries a 25% match of the overall project costs of up to $800,000; and

WHEREAS,  the 25% match will be met by utilitzing in-kind services and occupancy tax to minimize the county's financial burden; and

WHEREAS, the administration of any grant will be completed by the Montgomery County Business Development Center, 113 Park Drive, PO Box 277, Fultonville, New York 12071;

NOW, THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature supports the efforts of the Montgomery County’s application submission for the 2024 round; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that they Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs that a grant application be submitted through the New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation’s Boating Infrastructure Grant Program 2024 round to replace/install boat docks in the Village of St. Johnsville, the Village of Canajoharie and the Village of Fonda.

MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Sweet, seconded by Legislator Headwell, Jr. to change the second Whereas clause from

WHEREAS, Montgomery County desires to apply to the New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation’s (OPRHP) Boating Infrastructure Grant Program 2024 round to replace/install boat docks in the Village of St. Johnsville, the Village of Canajoharie and the Village of Fonda and

to

WHEREAS, Montgomery County desires to apply to the New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation’s (OPRHP) Boating Infrastructure Grant Program 2024 round to replace/install boat docks in the Village of St. Johnsville, the Village of Canajoharie and the Village of Fonda and;the Village of Fultonville

;passed with Aye(5). Legislators Allen, Wilson, Majewski and VACANT were absent.(7/23/2024)

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Allen, Wilson, Majewski and VACANT were absent. (7/23/2024)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Resolution authorizes support for Consolidated Funding Application for the Boating Infrastructure Program.


II. Justification:

Resolution is necessary to show County support of project.


III. Legislative Impact:

Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter


IV. Financial Impact:

Grant is 25% match of the total project, with the villages each providing a contribution and split four ways, utilizing in-kind services and occupancy tax to minimize the county's financial burden. 



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer