RESOLUTION NO. 45 of 2021 DATED: January 26, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, County taxes on properties in the City of Amsterdam for the years 2000 through 2010 remain unpaid; and

WHEREAS, the amount of these outstanding taxes remain as a receivable from the City of Amsterdam on the County's financial statement; and

WHEREAS, the City of Amsterdam is unable to identify what tax parcels constitute outstanding amounts that are due to the County; and

WHEREAS, the City of Amsterdam has requested that these outstanding taxes receivable be written off the County's financial statements as uncollectible.

RESOLVED, the County Legislature authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to write-off the taxes receivable from the City of Amsterdam for the years 2000 through 2010 in the amount of $513,500.78; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the breakdown of the outstanding taxes to be written off are as follows:

     2000          $40,390.70

     2001          $40,254.81

     2002          $39,185.20

     2003          $46,110.72

     2004          $38,528.71

     2005          $30,304.33

     2006          $41,415.42

     2007          $34,125.30

     2008          $61,262.97

     2009          $76,001.17

     2010          $65,921.45

FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Treasurer is directed to take all necessary steps, under proper accounting procedure, to adjust the books of his office, effective immediately.

MOTION TO TABLE by Legislator Headwell, Jr., seconded by Legislator Isabel, passed with Aye(6). Legislator Wilson voted Nay. Legislators Dimond and Duchessi were absent. (1/26/2021)

MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Purtell, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (2/23/2021)

MOTION TO TABLE by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Headwell, Jr., passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (2/23/2021)

MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Headwell, Jr., passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (3/23/2021)

MOTION TO TABLE by Legislator Pepe, seconded by Legislator Headwell, Jr., passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (3/23/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 84 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

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)

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RESOLUTION NO. 85 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

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:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 86 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

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)

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RESOLUTION NO. 87 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

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)

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RESOLUTION NO. 88 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, there are old pallets located at 68 Church Street in Canajoharie that are no longer needed for County purposes; and

WHEREAS, an offer has been made to purchase fifty of these old pallets for $100; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that this is a reasonable offer for these old pallets.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes the sale of an amount not to exceed fifty (50) of the old pallets located at 68 Church Street in Canajoharie for a flat sum of $100 to Tim Shepard; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to enter into any necessary contracts to effectuate the sale of the fifty old pallets.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 89 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 395 of the Social Services Law, the Commissioner of Social Services of Montgomery County Department of Social Services is charged with the responsibility for the administration of all child welfare in the County of Montgomery; and

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth offers an intensive home and community-based JD Diversion program called Enhanced Stepping Stones; and

WHEREAS, the Enhanced Stepping Stones program reduces admissions to detention thus reducing the County’s detention costs; and

WHEREAS, the Enhanced Stepping Stones increases family preservation and reduces risk of out-of-home placements as well as reduces the risk for future contact with the juvenile justice system and prevents return to placement.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature, after review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive to sign, and execute prospective contract documents entered into between the County and Berkshire Farm Center (Enhanced Stepping Stones) for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 not to exceed $97,667.00.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 90 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services had appropriated funds in the Property Rent/Lease/Rep (A-18-4-6010-00-4421) budget line for use on the former Recorder Building located at 1 Venner Rd, Amsterdam, NY 12010; and

WHEREAS, the Department was unable to expend the entire appropriated amount before year end due to the job bidding process; and

WHEREAS, due to an oversight a Capital Project Fund was not created for the 2021 Operating Budget.

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 91 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp) provides comprehensive genetic testing services; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Child Support Unit desires to contract with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings to provide such testing; and

WHEREAS, the agreement is a five year term from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2026 for $47.00 per DNA test battery.

RESOLVED, that the County Executive, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, is authorized to execute the agreement with LabCorp for parentage testing services for the contract period of 5 years in the amount of $47.00 per test battery.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 92 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 395 of the Social Services Law, the Commissioner of Social Services of Montgomery County Department of Social Services is charged with the responsibility for the administration of all child welfare in the County of Montgomery; and

WHEREAS, Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth offers an intensive prevention program, Stepping Stones, that reduces the need to place youth in detention or out-of-home placements; and

WHEREAS, the Stepping Stones prevention program reduces admissions to detention as well as reduces the number of detention care days, thus reducing the County’s detention costs; and

WHEREAS, the Stepping Stones prevention program also reduces the number of Person in Need of Supervision (PINS) petitions being filed in addition to reducing the number of PINS being placed out-of-home.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature, after review and approval by the County Attorney, hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive to sign, and execute prospective contract documents entered into between the County and Berkshire Farm Center (Stepping Stones) for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 not to exceed $181,869.00.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 93 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services currently requires assistance with prosecuting abuse and neglect cases in family court as well as mentoring and training the newly hired MCDSS full-time attorney; and

WHEREAS, the funds required would need to be appropriated to cover the cost of salary and a one-time flat fee for litigation for a Part-Time Temporary Attorney; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 94 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County has entered into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Schoharie and Otsego Counties for the purpose of landfill management; and

WHEREAS, said agreement calls for Montgomery County to provide post closure services and bill the other counties; and

WHEREAS, the leachate generated by the landfills needs to be treated at a sewage plant, and the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 operates such plant; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 did an upgrade at their wastewater treatment plant in 2018 that allows for the acceptance, treatment and disposal of the leachate generated by the landfills; and

WHEREAS, the current contract with the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 which sets forth the terms and provisions for the acceptance of the leachate generated by the landfills for treatment (hereinafter referred to as the "leachate Agreement") needs to be renewed; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 is a department of Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 will both benefit from the Leachate Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive, following review and approval of the County Attorney, to sign the Leachate Agreement, which is an agreement for leachate disposal, with the Montgomery County Sanitary District No.1 expiring on December 31, 2021 at a rate of .030 cents per gallon up to two million gallons, and .0225 cents per gallon after.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 95 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Department of Public Works held a surplus equipment auction from March 15, 2021- March 29, 2021; and

WHEREAS, a total sum of $44,525.00 was raised from the auction; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Department of Public Works Commissioner is requesting said revenue from sale to be added to the DM Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Department of Public Works has a need to replace equipment;

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized and directed to amend the 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 96 of 2021 DATED: April 15, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent issued a Request for Proposals for the provision of recycling services for Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, proposals have been received and were opened on March 29, 2021; and

WHEREAS, after reviewing the proposals the Treasurer and County Attorney, recommend awarding the RFP to Consolidated Waste Services LLC. dba Twin Bridges Waste & Recycling.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Executive after review and approval of the County Attorney to sign an agreement with Consolidated Waste Services LLC. dba Twin Bridges Waste & Recycling for the provision of recycling services in Montgomery County for a term of May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2024.  At the end of this initial bid period, the contract may be renewed for two (2) additional years, in consecutive one-year intervals, and at the sole discretion of the County of Montgomery.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to amend 2021 Operating Budget as follows:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 97 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County DPW - per resolution 296 of 2019, contracted with GPI Engineering to provide Drainage & Roadway design improvements to a section of Lepper Rd in the Town of Amsterdam; and

WHEREAS, Engineering & Design has been completed and survey of landowners who will be effected has been determined and landowners have been notified.

WHEREAS, permanent easements are required for construction and future maintenance of culverts and per Highway Law 118, easements must be approved by the County Legislature, and

WHEREAS, the following permanent easements at the following properties are required for construction and future maintenance of culverts:

1. Michael J and Dana Opalka - 473 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL # 24-1-70.1 and SBL #23-2-9.11

2. William S Jr and Yvonne M Grzyb - 415 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL # 24-1-70.2

3. Joshuah Belfance and Benjamin Miseikis - 393 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL #24-1-72

4. Donald A. and Diane H. Phillips - 377 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL #24-1-1

5. Richard S. and Deborah Hinkle - 472 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL #23-2-10

6. Suzanne M. Paro - 460 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL #23-2-9.2

7. James Oreleanski - 418 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL #23-2-8

8. Christopher C and Mimi Hatch - 396 Lepper Road, Town of Amsterdam; SBL#23-2-7.2

WHEREAS, the aforementioned landowners owning property adjacent to the culvert projects, have agreed to provide Montgomery County with permanent easement agreements for a one-time fee of One Dollar ($1.00)

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Executive, upon review and approval of the Montgomery County Attorney, is hereby authorized to accept and sign the aforementioned easement agreements and any and all other associated documents.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 98 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Public Defender's Office is currently utilizing multiple term grants through the New York State Indigent Legal Services; and

WHEREAS, Five NYS ILS grants have recently term expired as follows:

 1)  Distribution Four

 2)  Distribution Five

 3)  Distribution Six

 4)  Distribution Seven

 5)  Distribution CAFA (counsel at first arraignment) and;

WHEREAS, the NYS ILS requires grant contract extensions be signed by the County Executive.

RESOLVED, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the County Executive is authorized to sign NYS ILS Extension Contracts as set forth above.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 99 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Fulton County’s 2021 Capital Plan contains an appropriation of $200,000 for the FMCC Financial Technology Lab Project; and 

WHEREAS, JMZ Architects and Planners, P.C. have been retained by the FM Foundation to provide cost estimating, bidding and construction management services for the project; and 

WHEREAS, there are no County dollars associated with this project; and

WHEREAS, any additional funding for the project shall be borne by the FM Foundation.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Executive is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the FMCC Financial Technology Lab Project, and be it further 

RESOLVED, that the following is the Bid Schedule:

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 100 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Resolution 173 of 2017 authorized entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (hereinafter "EPA") to release the liens and the right of redemption EPA had against 68 Church Street; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to clarify this Memorandum of Agreement to establish a practice for disbursement of funds and to clarify that subdivision is allowed of the property.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to sign an amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement with EPA.

MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE by Legislator Purtell, seconded by Legislator Kelly, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 101 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

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 March 23, 2021 through April 27, 2021; 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(8). Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 102 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

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)

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RESOLUTION NO. 103 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Land Bank has requested that penalties and fees for nonpayment of taxes be waived on the following properties: 

272203    63.62-1-13    131 Mohawk St.
273001    46.14-1-7    Hancock St
273001    46.9-1-11.2    219 Canal St
273001    46.37-1-4     Canal St
273001    46.38-1-54    58 Center St
273001    46.46-1-34    21 Lydius St
273001    46.46-3-3    51 Mohawk St
273201    35.11-2-4    13 Lower Prospect St
273403    63.9-1-1    132 W. Grand St
273403    63.9-2-27    71 W. Grand St
273801    8.44-2-46    15 Center St
273801    8.52-2-9    3 W. Main St
273001    46.53-1-13    224 Main St
273001    46.53-1-15    215-217 Main St
273001    46.54-2-12.21    21 State St
273001    46.54-2-12.22    State St 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature authorizes and directs that fees and penalties be waived for the Land Bank for the following properties: 

272203    63.62-1-13    131 Mohawk St.
273001    46.14-1-7    Hancock St
273001    46.9-1-11.2    219 Canal St
273001    46.37-1-4     Canal St
273001    46.38-1-54    58 Center St
273001    46.46-1-34    21 Lydius St
273001    46.46-3-3    51 Mohawk St
273201    35.11-2-4    13 Lower Prospect St
273403    63.9-1-1    132 W. Grand St
273403    63.9-2-27    71 W. Grand St
273801    8.44-2-46    15 Center St
273801    8.52-2-9    3 W. Main St
273001    46.53-1-13    224 Main St
273001    46.53-1-15    215-217 Main St
273001    46.54-2-12.21    21 State St
273001    46.54-2-12.22    State St 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the waiver of penalties and fees is contingent upon the taxes for these parcels being paid by close of business on April 30, 2021; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Land Bank may continue to determine what action that wish to take on the remaining properties up until the County forecloses, which is anticipated to be in May 2021.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(5). Legislators Kelly and Sweet voted Nay. Legislator Isabel abstained. Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 104 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it has been determined based on Real Property Law 1182 that a public hearing is necessary prior to cancelling in whole all interest, penalties, and other carges on certain Greater Mohawk Valley Land Bank properties.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby rescinds Resolution 103 of 2021.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislator Kelly voted Nay. Legislator Duchessi was absent. (4/27/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 105 of 2021 DATED: April 27, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, it has been determined that in accordance with Real Property Tax Law 1182, a public hearing is necessary prior to cancelling in whole all interest, penalties, and other charges on certain Greater Mohawk Valley Land Bank properties.

RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby schedules a public hearing and special meeting to be held in the Montgomery County Legislative Chambers, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068 on May 18, 2021 at 5:50 pm; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Special Meeting shall be held immediately following the public hearing on May 18, 2021 at 5:55 pm for the purposes of considering Resolution No 106 of 2021, Resolution Cancelling in Whole All Interest, Penalties, and Other Charges on Certain Greater Mohawk Valley Land Bank properties; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized to publish such notice in the designated newspapers

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