TO: | Economic Development/Planning Committee |
Robert A. Purtell, Chairman, Legislator, District 9 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Brian D. Sweet, Legislator, District 2 Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 | |
FROM: | Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature |
CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Economic Development/Planning Director, Media |
DATE: | 4/23/2024 |
RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chairman Robert A. Purtell has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York.
In conjunction with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, this meeting will also be held electronically via teleconference on April 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending or by calling 1-312-757-3121, Access Code 456-944-325. Minutes of the hearing 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 COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-COMMUNITY WIDE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
3. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 BUDGET FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITY GRANT PROJECT– NYS ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)
4. RESOLUTION SCHEDULING 30 DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 1 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
5. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT Of APPLICATION TO DESIGNATE 68 CHURCH STREET IN CANAJOHARIE NY FOR DESIGNATION AS A BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)
6. OTHER
Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
84 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-COMMUNITY WIDE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING) | Wilson/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
85 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 BUDGET FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITY GRANT PROJECT– NYS ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING) | Pepe/Sweet | Move to Full Legislature |
86 | RESOLUTION SCHEDULING 30 DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 1 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING) | Sweet/Wilson | Move to Full Legislature |
87 | RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT Of APPLICATION TO DESIGNATE 68 CHURCH STREET IN CANAJOHARIE NY FOR DESIGNATION AS A BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING) | Dimond/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
102 | RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY TAX FORECLOSURE IN THE VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE | Purtell/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
RESOLUTION NO. 84 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-COMMUNITY WIDE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, Resolution #78 of 2021 accepted a grant funding award in amount of $300,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to inventory, characterize, assess and conduct cleanup, planning and community involvement related activities for brownfield sites along the Mohawk River; and
WHEREAS, in order to carry out said tasks and goals associated with the awarded funds the County solicited RFP 04-21 Community Wide Hazardous Substances Assessment; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Brownfield Assessment Grant Steering Committee has extensively reviewed all RFP’s and recommends that a contract be awarded to Weston and Sampson as the vendor with the best quality services at the lowest possible cost; and
WHEREAS, Weston and Sampson has extensive experience with projects of a similar scale to the Shared Services Facility as well as extensive experience working with the federal agencies that will be involved in this project.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes awarding of a contract to Weston and Sampson at a cost not to exceed $300,000 for professional services as outlined in RFP 04-21; 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(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes the County Executive to sign a contract for Professional services as it relates to the Montgomery County Community Wide Hazardous Substance Assessment Project.
II. Justification:
Professional services for this project are necessary in order to carry out tasks associated with said grant.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Section 3.02(g), the County Executive can make, sign and implement all contracts on behalf of the County within the authorized appropriations.
IV. Financial Impact:
EPA Grant will offset expenditures associated with said contract.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 85 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021 BUDGET FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITY GRANT PROJECT– NYS ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA) (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, Resolution #20 of 2021 authorized the County Executive to sign documents associated with a grant in the amount of $150,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to purchase four (4) plug-in hybrid Electric Vehicles (EVs) and two (2) EV Charging Stations for County owned property; and
WHEREAS, that the County Treasurer was authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget to cover the costs of the Vehicles and Charging Stations.
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:
TRANSFER FROM: | ||
A-24-4-6430-00-.4438 | Miscellaneous Supporting Services | $150,000 |
TRANSFER TO: | ||
A-24-4-6430-00-.2230 | Motor Vehicle Equipment | $131,836 |
A-24-4-6430-00-.2250 | Technical Equipment | $18,164 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
AMENDING 2021 BUDGET FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITY GRANT PROJECT– NYS ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA)
II. Justification:
Resolution is necessary in order to implement payments 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:
Budget Neutral
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 86 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING 30 DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 1 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, January 29, 2022 will mark the anniversary date of Montgomery County Agricultural District No. 1 in the Towns of Minden, Canajoharie, and Villages of Fort Plain, Canajoharie and Ames; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Agriculture and Markets has directed the Montgomery County Legislature to conduct an eight year review of Agricultural District No. 1 pursuant to Article 25-AA Section 303-a of Agriculture and Markets Law; and
RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby schedules a 30-day public review period for Agricultural District No. 1, commencing on May 1, 2021, notice of which shall be published in a newspaper having general circulation, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this review period and a map of the existing district shall be posted and open to public inspection at the Montgomery County Clerk’s Office, the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development and Planning Office, and the Clerk’s Office in the Towns of Minden, Canajoharie, Villages of Fort Plain, Canajoharie, and Ames; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that all municipalities and land owners within the district will be notified that they may propose a modification of the district by filing such proposal with the Clerk of the Legislature within thirty days of the publication of the notice; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that County Legislature hereby directs the Montgomery County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board to coordinate this review and prepare the reports and recommendations as required by law, and to submit them to the County Legislature for review.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes the commencement of the 30 day public review period for the review of Montgomery County Agricultural District #1.
II. Justification:
The eight year review period of Agricultural District No. 1 is required pursuant to Article 25-AA Section 303-a of Agricultural and Markets Law. This 30 day review period associated with the review is required by this law.
III. Legislative Impact:
Department of Agriculture and Markets has directed the Montgomery County Legislature to conduct an eight year review of Agricultural District No. 1 pursuant to Article 25-AA Section 303-a of Agriculture and Markets Law
IV. Financial Impact:
Cost of Public Hearing Notices
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 87 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT Of APPLICATION TO DESIGNATE 68 CHURCH STREET IN CANAJOHARIE NY FOR DESIGNATION AS A BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State may designate Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA); and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County intends to submit an application to have 68 Church Street in Canajoharie NY, the former Beech-Nut site, designated as a Brownfield Opportunity Area through the Brownfield Opportunity Area Program; and
WHEREAS, 68 Church Street is in the heart of the downtown of the Village of Canajoharie and has a footprint of approximately 26.9 acres, a footprint that encompasses over half of the entire Village of Canajoharie;
WHEREAS, designation of 68 Church Street in Canajoharie NY as a Brownfield Opportunity Area through the Brownfield Opportunity Area Program is anticipated to greatly benefit the community by bolstering redevelopment of a brownfield that has been vacant for many years; and
WHEREAS, a long form SEQRA was conducted on 68 Church Street so additional SEQRA review is not necessary for Brownfield Opportunity Area designation; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the County to hear public comment on the submission of 68 Church Street in Canajoharie NY to be designated as a Brownfield Opportunity Area through the Brownfield Opportunity Area Program and all public comment (s) were considered.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature supports Montgomery County’s application to designate 68 Church Street, the former Beech-Nut site, as a Brownfield Opportunity area; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval by the County Attorney is authorized and directed to submit and execute any documents to designate 68 Church Street, the former Beech-Nut site, as a Brownfield Opportunity area.
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes support and execution of documenation necessary for BOA designation of the Exit 29 Redevelopment Site.
II. Justification:
Through the BOA Program, brownsfields are transformed from liabilities to community assets that have the potential to develop businesses, jobs and new revenues for local economies and provide new housing and public amenities.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
This resolution is support of an application.
No financial impact
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
RESOLUTION NO. 102 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY TAX FORECLOSURE IN THE VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County has obtained the real property parcel by tax foreclosure known as SBL #63.14-1-9.1 located at 68 Church Street in the Village of Canajoharie; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County is in the process of subdividing the East Side of this property out from the West Side; and
WHEREAS, the East Side is not needed for County purposes; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County has been marketing this property for the purposes of redevelopment that will lead to job creation and increase in tax base for the County, Village and School District; and
WHEREAS, the County has identified a purchaser for an approximately 19.6 acre portion of said real property on the East Side of what is currently SBL #63.14-1-9.1 located at 68 Church Street in the Village of Canajoharie; and
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes to convey all the right, title and interests of the County in and to the East Side of what is currently SBL #63.14-1-9.1 located at 68 Church Street in the Village of Canajoharie 102 Church Street, LLC., 74 Layatte Avenue, Suite #202-124, Suffern, NY 10901 for the sum of $550,000 per the terms of a Purchase and Sale Agreement; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Executive and County Treasurer, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and all related documents associated with the conveyance of said property to 102 Church Street, LLC., 74 Layatte Avenue, Suite #202-124, Suffern, NY 10901 for the sum of $550,000.
MOTION TO AMEND by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Purtell,
to add the language; upon review and approval of the County Attorney attached hereto and made a partof, at the end of the RESOLVED clause
passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent.(4/27/2021)
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)
I. Nature of Request:
Transfer tax foreclosed property owned by the County to private entity for an economic development project.
II. Justification:
Property transfer will allow property to be put on tax that will lead to job creation for the Village of Canajoharie.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized by County Law 215 and Article 2 of the Montgomery County Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
Property would be sold for $550,000, and some proceeds will be shared with EPA pursuant to the 106 Order and Memorandum of Agreement and new owner would be responsible to pay for all future taxes.
cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |