TO:Budget & Finance Committee
Michael J. Pepe, Chairman, Legislator, District 7
Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1
Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2
John Thayer, Legislator, District 3
Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4
Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5
John M. Duchessi, Legislator, District 6
Joseph M. Isabel, Legislator, District 8
Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9
FROM:Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature
CC:Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer
DATE:3/28/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman Michael J. Pepe has called a meeting of the Budget & Finance Committee for 6:04 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York.  

Members of the public may also listen to the meeting by calling 1-872-240-3311, Access Code  707-004-293. 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 AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE LAST DATE OF REDEMPTION FOR DELINQUENT TAXES (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

3.  RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

4.  Departmental Reports

5.  Dashboard Reports

6.  Budget Dates Review

7.  OTHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
145

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE LAST DATE OF REDEMPTION FOR DELINQUENT TAXES (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Thayer/WilsonMove to Full Legislature
146

RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

Isabel/WilsonMove to Full Legislature



Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 145 of 2020

DATED: August 25, 2020

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE LAST DATE OF REDEMPTION FOR DELINQUENT TAXES (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Thayer
Seconded by: Wilson

WHEREAS, the last date of redemption for properties with outstanding 2018 taxes was February 21, 2020; and

WHEREAS, during the COVID 19 pandemic the court system closed and the County’s foreclosure paperwork was not able to be filed; and

WHEREAS, there is currently an executive order in place that limits foreclosure filings with the court system.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Treasurer to extend the last date of redemption to September 30, 2020; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that delinquent taxpayers shall be allowed to pay their taxes to prevent properties from going to auction; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer will send an additional notice to any taxpayer having outstanding 2018 taxes advising them of such extension.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (8/25/2020)



Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE LAST DATE OF REDEMPTION FOR DELINQUENT TAXES (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


II. Justification:

To allow property owners to redeem properties through September 30, 2020 rather than having them proceed through foreclosure and auction.


III. Legislative Impact:

Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter.


IV. Financial Impact:

Should result in additional tax revenue being collected by Montgomery County.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer




Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 146 of 2020

DATED: August 25, 2020

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Isabel
Seconded by: Wilson

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 2.02 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the County Auditor, and there being no objection to any of the claims by any committee or Board member, shall move that the claims as audited are approved and presented to the Board for approval of payment; and

WHEREAS, the County Auditor has audited claims for the period of July 29, 2020 through August 25, 2020; and the County Auditor recommends the payment of the claims as attached hereto in the "Abstract of Audited Claims".

RESOLVED, after examination and review of the claims by the County Auditor, the claims are audited and attached hereto, are hereby approved for payment by the Montgomery County Legislature.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(9). (8/25/2020)



Abstract of Audited Claims - August 2020

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS


II. Justification:

Pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 2.02 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the County Auditor, and there being no objection to any of the claims by any committee or Board member, shall move that the claims as audited are approved and presented to the Board for approval of payment.


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to the Audit Guidelines, Section 2.02 (2), requires after examination and review of the claims by the audit committee, and there being no objection to any of the claims by any committee or Board member, shall move that the claims as audited are approved and presented to the Board for approval of payment.


IV. Financial Impact:

no impact on the fund balance



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer