DATED: August 27, 2024
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 Chad J. Majewski, Legislator, District 6 Michael J. Pepe, Legislator, District 7 Maria Kowalczyk, Legislator, District 8 - VACANT, Legislator, District 9 | |
| FROM: | Patricia J. Beck, Clerk of the Legislature |
| CC: | Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer |
| DATE: | 10/15/2024 |
| RE: | Committee Meetings |
Chair Brian Sweet has called a meeting of the Economic Development/Planning Committee for 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in the Legislative Chambers, Montgomery County Office Bldg, 64 Broadway, Fonda, NY.
Minutes of the meeting will be 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 SCHEDULING 30 DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 2 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
3. OTHER
| Res. # | Sponsor/Second | Recommendation | |
| 197 | RESOLUTION SCHEDULING 30 DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 2 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING) | Kowalczyk/Pepe | Move to Full Legislature |
| RESOLUTION NO. 197 of 2024 DATED: August 27, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: |
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING 30 DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 2 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING)
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WHEREAS, May 22, 2025 will mark the anniversary date of Montgomery County Agricultural District No. 2 in the Towns of St. Johnsville, Palatine, Mohawk and Amsterdam, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Agriculture and Markets has directed the Montgomery County Legislature to conduct an eight year review of Agricultural District No. 2 pursuant to Article 25-AA Section 303-a of Agriculture and Markets Law,
RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby schedules a 30-day public review period for Agricultural District No. 2, commencing on September 1, 2024, 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 St. Johnsville, Palatine, Mohawk and Amsterdam, 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(7). Legislators Allen was absent and District 9 VACANT.(8/27/2024)
I. Nature of Request:
Resolution authorizes the commencement of the 30 day public review period for the review of Montgomery County Agricultural District #2.
II. Justification:
The eight year review period of Agricultural District No. 2 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. 2 pursuant to Article 25-AA Section 303-a of Agriculture and Markets Law
IV. Financial Impact:
Cost of Posting Public Hearings and Notices
| cc: | County Clerk County Treasurer |