Chad J Majewski

The meeting included a public hearing regarding a community development block grant application. Key agenda items featured a recognition of individuals who had passed away, a public comment session regarding farmland and solar energy projects, and a proclamation honoring the Amsterdam High School boys basketball team. Legislative actions involved the approval of budgetary transfers, procurement records, and several resolutions concerning operating budget amendments, staff reclassifications, broker service renewals, local law establishment, and intergovernmental agreements with the New York State Office of Information Technology Services.

The committee reviewed several resolutions, including authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement for bridge repairs on the Canalway Trail and amend the 2026 operating budget. Additional agenda items included an amendment to the 2026 operating budget regarding insurance recovery funds and the authorization for the County Executive to sign an agreement with KB Group of NY, Inc. DBA Prime AE Group for engineering administration and onsite inspection services for the Fort Plain Pump Station generator replacement project. All resolutions were moved to the full Legislature without objection.

The committee reviewed and approved moving several resolutions to the full Legislature. Key topics included budget amendments for motor vehicle equipment, K9 unit funding, and forfeiture money for the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney. Additionally, the committee acted on resolutions regarding the authorization of contracts for school resource officer positions, budget amendments for the Public Defender, state and municipal facility grant programs, and an alternatives to incarceration mandated program for the Probation department.

The committee discussed and moved resolutions to the full Legislature regarding the acceptance of a grant for the County Infrastructure Grant Program from the New York State Empire State Development Office, which includes an amendment to the 2026 operating budget, and the appointment of a member to the Montgomery County Industrial Development Agency and Capital Resource Corporation.

The public hearing was held to discuss the Recycling Law. The hearing was called to order, and following a lack of public comment, it was adjourned.