TO: | Economic Development/Planning Committee |
Roy S. Dimond, Chairman, Legislator, District 3 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9 | |
FROM: | Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature |
CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Economic Development/Planning Director, Media |
DATE: | 3/28/2024 |
RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Roy S. Dimond has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York. 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 2018 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY BIKE TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECT- NYS CANAL CORPORATION - BIKE TRAIL RESTORATION GRANT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2018 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY BIKE TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECT-NYS DORMITORY AUTHORITY STATE OF NEW YORK (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2018 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR ARKELL MUSEUM ABOVE GROUND STORAGE COLLECTION FEASIBILITY STUDY PROJECT – EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)
5. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
6. OTHER
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
43 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2018 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY BIKE TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECT- NYS CANAL CORPORATION - BIKE TRAIL RESTORATION GRANT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING) | Kelly/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
44 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2018 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY BIKE TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECT-NYS DORMITORY AUTHORITY STATE OF NEW YORK (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING) | Pepe/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
45 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2018 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR ARKELL MUSEUM ABOVE GROUND STORAGE COLLECTION FEASIBILITY STUDY PROJECT – EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING) | Purtell/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
46 | RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING) | Purtell/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
47 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR VILLAGE OF ST JOHNSVILLE – DOWNTOWN FEASIBILITY STUDY – HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL – NY MAIN STREET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING) | Kelly/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
48 | RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY – STORYTELLING ALONG THE ERIE CANALWAY APP PROJECT – ERIE CANALWAY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING) | Pepe/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 43 of 2018 DATED: February 27, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2018 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY BIKE TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECT- NYS CANAL CORPORATION - BIKE TRAIL RESTORATION GRANT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, Resolution 75 of 2017 authorized the County Executive to sign contracts with the NYS Canal Corporation for the Montgomery County Bike Trail Restoration Project in which Montgomery County was awarded and said funds were included in the 2017 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 program were not completely received or expended as of December 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to carry forward said funding in the 2018 Operating Budget to bring said project to fruition.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget to receive and provide for grant funding to allow for completion of the Bike Trail Restoration Project.
INCREASE REVENUES: |
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A-24-3-3889 |
Econ Assistance & Opport |
$4,748.28 |
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INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-24-4-7180-00-.4572 |
Professional Services |
$4,748.28 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/27/2018)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes amendment to 2018 Operating Budget to carry forward funding from 2017 in relation to Grand Funding recieved through the NYS Canal Corporation.
II. Justification:
Resolution is necessary to for work in accordance with said grant.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
None. Revenues received from the reimbursable grant offset appropriations. Grant acceptance per resolution No. 94 of 2016 committed County to $100,000 of in kind services from Department of Public Works and Montgomery County Department of Economic Development and Planning
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Economic Development/Planning Director |
RESOLUTION NO. 44 of 2018 DATED: February 27, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2018 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY BIKE TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECT-NYS DORMITORY AUTHORITY STATE OF NEW YORK (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, Resolution 209 of 2017 authorized the County Executive to sign contracts with the NYS Dormitory Authority for the Montgomery County Bike Trail Restoration Project in which Montgomery County was awarded and said funds were included in the 2017 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 program were not completely received or expended as of December 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to carry forward said funding in the 2018 Operating Budget to bring said project to fruition.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget to receive and provide for grant funding to allow for completion of the Bike Trail Restoration Project.
INCREASE REVENUES: |
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A-24-3-3889 |
Econ Assistance & Opport |
$225,000.00 |
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INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-24-4-7180-00-.4572 |
Professional Services |
$225,000.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/27/2018)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes the amendment of the 2018 Operating Budget to carry forward funds in relation to the NYS Dormitory Authority grant recieved for the Bike Trail Restoration Project in the County.
II. Justification:
Resolution is necessary to pay for said work associated with grant.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
None. Revenues received from the grant offset appropriations.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Economic Development/Planning Director |
RESOLUTION NO. 45 of 2018 DATED: February 27, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2018 OPERATING BUDGET - GRANT FUNDING FOR ARKELL MUSEUM ABOVE GROUND STORAGE COLLECTION FEASIBILITY STUDY PROJECT – EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, Resolution 176 & 247 of 2017 authorized the County Executive to sign contracts with Empire State Development and the Arkell Museum to conduct a feasibility study on the construction of an above ground storage facility with receipt of a grant through Empire State Development in which Montgomery County was awarded and said funds were included in the 2017 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 program were not completely received or expended as of December 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to carry forward said funding in the 2018 Operating Budget to bring said project to fruition.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget to receive and provide for grant funding to allow for completion of the Arkell Museum above ground storage collection feasibility study project.
INCREASE REVENUES: |
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A-24-3-3789 |
Econ Assistance & Opport |
$72,500.00 |
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INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: |
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A-24-4-6430-00-.4431 |
Professional Services |
$72,500.00 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/27/2018)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes amendment to 2018 Operating Budget to carry foward funds in association with a grant for the Arkell Museum Above Ground Storage Collection Feasibility Study Project.
II. Justification:
Resolution is necessary to pay consultant for work performed in accordance with grant contract.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Resolution is budget neutral as revenues from the grant will offset appropriations.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Economic Development/Planning Director |
RESOLUTION NO. 46 of 2018 DATED: February 27, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, Introductory Local Law A of 2014 established a County Planning Board in Montgomery County, and
WHEREAS, the County Planning Board shall consist of nine (9) regular members and two (2) alternate members to be appointed by the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the respective terms of the members of the Planning Board shall be commensurate with that of the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the two alternate board members will have a two year term; and
WHEREAS, the District 9 board member has resigned; and
WHEREAS, the District 9 Legislator is recommending a District 9 representative; and
WHEREAS, the current Planning Board consists of:
APPOINTEE |
ADDRESS |
REPRESENTING |
TERM EXPIRATION |
Vacant |
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District #1 |
12/31/2019 |
Mark Hoffman |
2306 Hickory Hill Road, Fonda, NY 12068 |
District #2 |
12/31/2019 |
John Lyker |
655 West Lyker Road, Sprakers, NY 12166 |
District #3 |
12/31/2019 |
David Weiner |
139 Fox Street, Esperance, NY 12066 |
District #4 |
12/31/2019 |
Wayne De Mallie |
159 Third Avenue, Tribes Hill, NY 12177 |
District #5 |
12/31/2019 |
Irene Collins |
322 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010 |
District #6 |
12/31/2019 |
Robert DiCaprio |
46 Sanford Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010 |
District #7 |
12/31/2019 |
Ronald Jemmott |
143 Yale Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010 |
District #8 |
12/31/2019 |
Vacant |
District #9 |
12/31/2019 |
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James F. Post |
PO Box 116, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 |
Alternate Member |
12/31/2017 |
Betty Sanders |
163 Gerhartz Road, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 |
Alternate Member |
12/31/2017 |
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby confirms the following appointments:
APPOINTEE |
ADDRESS |
REPRESENTATING |
TERM EXPIRATION |
Erin Covey |
PO Box 145, Hagaman, NY 12086 |
District #9 |
12/31/2019 |
James F. Post |
PO Box 116, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 |
Alternate Member |
12/31/2019 |
Betty Sanders |
163 Gerhartz Road, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 |
Alternate Member |
12/31/2019 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/27/2018)
I. Nature of Request:
This resolution appoints members to the County Planning Board to replace a board member who resigned along with re-appointing two alternates.
II. Justification:
A Resolution is required to appoint members to the County Planning Board.
III. Legislative Impact:
General Municipal Law 12(b) states that members and officers of a County Planning Board shall be selected in a number and manner determined by the County Legislative Body. The Montgomery County Legislature passed Local 1 of 2014 to govern the Montgomery County Planning Board.
IV. Financial Impact:
Members of this board are volunteer in nature, therefore, there is no financial impact.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Economic Development/Planning Director |
RESOLUTION NO. 47 of 2018 DATED: February 27, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR VILLAGE OF ST JOHNSVILLE – DOWNTOWN FEASIBILITY STUDY – HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL – NY MAIN STREET (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) accepted open round applications through the New York Main Street Technical Assistance Program for projects that would further the goals and objectives of the New York Main Street Program and Regional Economic Development Councils Strategic Plans; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County submitted an application on behalf of the Village of St. Johnsville for a Downtown Feasibility project; and
WHEREAS, the project requested funding in order to assist a section within the Village in the form of design guidelines and a feasibility study on renovation and rehabilitation techniques; and
WHEREAS, that said grant funding was awarded in the amount of $20,000 from the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) with a share of $1,053 in the form of equity from the Village of St. Johnsville;
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development & Planning are hereby authorized to administer said application on behalf of Montgomery County; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the County Executive is authorized to sign contracts with the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) and the Village of St. Johnsville; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-24-3-3789 | Other Econ Ass & Opport | $21,053 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-24-6430.00-00-.4431 | Professional Services | $21,053 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/27/2018)
I. Nature of Request:
This Resolution will authorize the County Executive to sigan a contract with the NYS Office of Homes and Community Renewal and the Village of St. Johnsville in relation to a Main Street Grant that the Village recieved. Resolution will also amend the 2018 Operating Budget.
II. Justification:
This will allow the County to recieve and appropriate said funds awarded for aforementioned grant.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Resolution is budget neutral as revenues from the grant will offset appropriations.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Economic Development/Planning Director |
RESOLUTION NO. 48 of 2018 DATED: February 27, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY – STORYTELLING ALONG THE ERIE CANALWAY APP PROJECT – ERIE CANALWAY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor (ECNHC) accepted applications through the Erie Canalway Grant Program for projects that would further the goals, strategies, and priority projects identified in the Erie Canalway Preservation & Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County submitted an application for a Storytelling Along the Erie Canalway App project; and
WHEREAS, the project requested funding in order to create a hands-free, location aware cultural and historic experience along the entirety of the trail in Montgomery County through short audio stories, text, photos, and historic information; and
WHEREAS, that said grant funding was awarded in the amount of $7,000 from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor (ECNHC) with a share of $7,000 in the form of a grant from I Love NY funding;
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development & Planning are hereby authorized to administer said application on behalf of Montgomery County; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, upon review of the provided contract with Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor (ECNHC) by the County Attorney, the County Executive is hereby authorized to sign said contract; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2018 Operating Budget as follows:
INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
A-24-3-3789 | Other Econ. Assist & Opportunity | $14,000 |
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
A-24-4-6430-00-.4431 |
Professional Services | $14,000 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Pepe was absent. (2/27/2018)
I. Nature of Request:
This resolution will authorize the County Executive to sign a contract with the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor for a grant recieved.
II. Justification:
This will allow the County to receive and appropriate said funds awarded to it for the aforementioned grant.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter, the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
Resolution is budget neutral as revenues from the grant will offset appropriations.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer Economic Development/Planning Director |