DATED: January 24, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
| TO: | Economic Development/Planning Committee |
| Brian D. Sweet, Chairman, Legislator, District 2 Martin P. Kelly, Legislator, District 1 Herbert T. Allen, Legislator, District 3 Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4 Daniel P. Wilson, Legislator, District 5 - VACANT, Legislator, District 6 Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7 Maria Kowalczyk, Legislator, District 8 Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9 | |
| 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 |
Chair Brian D. Sweet has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:01 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York.
This meeting is in person, however, members of the public may participate by calling 1-872-240-3212, Access Code 188-026-165. 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 SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR THE SOLID WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RECYCLING (SWIFR) GRANT PROGRAM FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF STATES AND TERRITORIES (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING & TOURISM)
3. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - 2022-2023 SNOWMOBILE TRAILS GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
5. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 14 | RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR THE SOLID WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RECYCLING (SWIFR) GRANT PROGRAM FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF STATES AND TERRITORIES (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING & TOURISM) | Wilson/Purtell | Move to Full Legislature |
| 15 | RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING) | Purtell/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
| 16 | RESOLUTION AMENDING 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - 2022-2023 SNOWMOBILE TRAILS GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING) | Sweet/Kelly | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 14 of 2023 DATED: January 24, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR THE SOLID WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RECYCLING (SWIFR) GRANT PROGRAM FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF STATES AND TERRITORIES (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING & TOURISM)
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WHEREAS, Montgomery County encourages and supports waste management within Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, the Montgomery County wishes to apply for the Solid Waste Infrastructure For Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program for Political Subdivisions of States and Territories for the 2023-2026 year; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County would use the grant funds to create a compost facility that would compost all yard waste at the existing Amsterdam transfer station located at 1247 NY-5S Amsterdam, NY 12010; and
WHEREAS, $800,000 is being requested from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for a total project budget of $1,000,000; and
WHEREAS, $200,000 would be allocated in the form of in kind and cash expenditures by the County; and
WHEREAS, the administration of any grant will be completed by the Economic Development and Planning Department;
NOW, THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, the County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney to sign the application and any associated grant documents related to carrying out this resolution.
I. Nature of Request:
SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR THE SOLID WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RECYCLING (SWIFR) GRANT PROGRAM FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF STATES AND TERRITORIES
II. Justification:
Resolution is necessary to show County support of project.
III. Legislative Impact:
Authorized pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter.
IV. Financial Impact:
If grant is awarded and accepted $100,000 of in kind cash would need to be allocated.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 15 of 2023 DATED: January 24, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, Local Law 2 of 2018 established a County Planning Board in Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, the County Planning Board shall consist of nine (9) regular members and two (2) alternate members to be appointed by the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the respective terms of the members of the Planning Board shall be commensurate with that of the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the two alternate board members will have a two year term.
RESOLVED, the Montgomery County Legislature hereby confirms the following appointments:
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APPOINTEE |
ADDRESS |
REPRESENTING |
TERM EXPIRATION |
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Angela Frederick |
6711 Sthway 5s, Fort Plain, NY 13339 |
District #1 |
12/31/2023 |
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Mark Hoffman |
2306 Hickory Hill Road, Fonda, NY 12068 |
District #2 |
12/31/2023 |
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District #3 |
12/31/2023 |
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David Weiner |
139 Fox Street, Esperance, NY 12066 |
District #4 |
12/31/2023 |
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District #5 |
12/31/2023 |
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Irene Collins |
322 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010 |
District #6 |
12/31/2023 |
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Frank Szyjkowski |
54 McNeir Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010 |
District #7 |
12/31/2023 |
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Ronald Jemmott |
143 Yale Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010 |
District #8 |
12/31/2023 |
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Erin Covey |
PO Box 145, Hagaman, NY 12086 |
District #9 |
12/31/2023 |
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Wayne De Mallie |
159 Third Avenue, Tribes Hill, NY 12177 |
Alternate Member |
12/31/2024 |
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Betty Sanders |
163 Gerhartz Road, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 |
Alternate Member |
12/31/2024 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Wilson and VACANT were absent. (1/24/2023)
I. Nature of Request:
This resolution re-appoints members to the County Planning Board.
II. Justification:
A resolution is required to appoint County Planning Board members.
III. Legislative Impact:
General Municipal Law 12(b) states that members and officers of a County Planning Board shall be selected in a number and manner determined by the County Legislative Body. The Montgomery County Legislature passed Local 1 of 2014 to govern the Montgomery County Planning Board.
IV. Financial Impact:
Members of this board are volunteer in nature, therefore, there is no financial impact.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |
| RESOLUTION NO. 16 of 2023 DATED: January 24, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION AMENDING 2023 OPERATING BUDGET - 2022-2023 SNOWMOBILE TRAILS GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has awarded Montgomery County $73,392.00 from the 2022-2023 Snowmobile Trails Grant-In-Aid Program, based upon an application submitted in cooperation with the Mohawk Valley Snowmobile Clubs; Inc.
RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Executive, following review and approval by the County Attorney, to execute all documents associated with this grant.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 2023 Operating Budget as follows:
| INCREASE REVENUES: | ||
| A-24-3-3889 | State Aid - Other Culture and Recreation | $73,392 |
| INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS: | ||
| A-24-4-7180-00-.4572 | Recreation Trails | $73,392 |
RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Wilson and VACANT were absent. (1/24/2023)
I. Nature of Request:
This resolution will amend the 2023 operating budget to reflect the grant award amount through the New York State Snowmobile Trails Grant-In-Aid Program.
II. Justification:
This will allow the County to receive and appropriate the grant awarded funds to the Mohawk Valley Snowmobile Clubs, Inc.
III. Legislative Impact:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Charter the Montgomery County Legislature has the power to make appropriations .Pursuant to Article 3 of the Charter the Montgomery County Executive has the authority to sign contracts.
IV. Financial Impact:
Resolution is budget neutral as revenues from the grant will offset the appropriations.
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |