Chairman Robert A. Purtell has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:06 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068.

This meeting is in person, however, members of the public may also participate in the meeting by calling 1-408-650-3123, Access Code 504-746-845. 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

 B.  Ann M. Boles, Director of Tourism Development - Fulton/Montgomery Counties

2.  RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATURE AS LEAD AGENCY IN SEQR DETERMINATION FOR REVIEW OF AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 1 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

3.  RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN A SEQR DETERMINATION FOR REVIEW OF AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 1 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

4.  RESOLUTION MODIFYING MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 1 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)

5.  OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. 216 of 2021 DATED: October 26, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County is the local sponsor and administrator for the County’s Agricultural District’s 8-year reviews; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Agricultural District No. 1 is up for review; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Agricultural District No. 1 encompasses lands in in the Towns of Minden, Canajoharie, Villages of Fort Plain, Canajoharie, and Ames; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 25-AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law (“AML”), SEQRA applies to the adoption, modification, continuation, consolidation, and termination of agricultural districts; and

WHEREAS, County legislative bodies adopt, review, modify, and consolidate agricultural districts pursuant to AML §§303, 303-a, 303-b, and 303-c, which is subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations founds in 6 NYCRR, Part 617; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Agriculture and Markets is an involved agency.

RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature proposes that the Montgomery County Legislature act as the Lead Agency for the purpose of conducting a uncoordinated SEQR review of the proposed action and for issuing a determination of significance under SEQR; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature has completed and reviewed Part I of the EAF and hereby classifies the proposed action as an unlisted action; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, there are other involved agencies and review will proceed as uncoordinated until a determination is made that there will be a negative impact pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617 (b) (4) (i).

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature herby authorizes and directs the County Executive, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, to sign any and all documents related to this process.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/26/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 217 of 2021 DATED: October 26, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, Montgomery County is the local sponsor and administrator for the County’s Agricultural District’s 8-year reviews; and

 WHEREAS, Montgomery County Agricultural District No. 1 is up for review; and

 WHEREAS, Montgomery County Agricultural District No. 1 encompasses lands in the Towns of Minden, Canajoharie, Villages of Fort Plain, Canajoharie, and Ames; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 25-AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law (“AML”), SEQRA applies to the adoption, modification, continuation, consolidation, and termination of agricultural districts; and

WHEREAS, County legislative bodies adopt, review, modify, and consolidate agricultural districts pursuant to AML §§303, 303-a, 303-b, and 303-c, which is subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations founds in 6 NYCRR, Part 617; and

WHEREAS, the County Legislature has designated itself as lead agency; and

WHEREAS, the County Legislature has reviewed all the pertinent information with regard to SEQR, including Part I of the EAF; and

WHEREAS, the County Legislature completed Part II of the EAF as lead agency for the project pursuant to regulations found in 6 NYCRR, Part 617 determined that the project will not have a significant effect upon the environment.

RESOLVED, that Montgomery County Legislature determines that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Determination of Significance shall be considered a Negative Declaration made pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Executive is authorized and directed to take any actions necessary to effectuate this resolution including signing the EAF.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/26/2021)

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RESOLUTION NO. 218 of 2021 DATED: October 26, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board has submitted recommendations concerning the review of Agricultural District No. 1, and

WHEREAS, a public hearing concerning the proposed modifications was conducted on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature issued a negative declaration on the SEQRA review of this action, and therefore an environmental impact statement will not be required; and

RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby determines that Agricultural District No. 1 be modified, as presented, and that it include only those parcels identified on the attached listing and made part of this resolution; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Economic Development and Planning hereby is authorized and directed to submit said plan, and related documentation, to the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Markets for certification, and to file a description of said district with the County Clerk and the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(8). Legislator Isabel was absent. (10/26/2021)

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