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
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
145 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE LAST DATE OF REDEMPTION FOR DELINQUENT TAXES (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Thayer/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
146 | RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE) | Isabel/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
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)
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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)
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 |
RESOLUTION NO. 146 of 2020 DATED: August 25, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSTRACT OF AUDITED CLAIMS (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)
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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)
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 |