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Why it matters: County counsel told the legislature the bill would \"prohibit the ability of a municipality to fully tax solar and wind large scale\" and would significantly reduce assessments (the transcript references a reduction to about 4% of normal assessment in a prior formula), shifting tax burden and limiting local fiscal authority. Counsel framed the matter as a home-rule concern and said the change would \"take away home-rule law\" in the context of municipal taxation.

What happened: The resolution was added from the floor, seconded by Legislator Kelly, discussed briefly with counsel explaining the fiscal and home-rule implications, then approved by voice vote.

Ending: The resolution passed by voice vote and the clerk was expected to transmit the legislature's request to the governor's office.
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Background and action: The meeting began discussion on a proposed head county coroner salary of $15,000 and a county coroner salary proposal (amounts discussed). Personnel officer Nicole Yaeger briefed legislators on workload trends and the county's comparative salary information and recommended an increase. Following comments from other legislators and a speaker who described the routine duties coroners perform (calls to pronounce deaths, coordinate autopsies and logistics), a motion was made to set the head county coroner salary at $20,000 and the county coroner salary at $15,000; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Why it matters: Legislators said coroners respond 24/7, coordinate autopsies, arrange logistics and use personal resources such as vehicles in carrying out their duties. The increases were justified in the meeting record by rising workloads and the need to remain regionally competitive for these positions.

Discussion on office structure: A later portion of the meeting recorded a separate discussion that the county received a letter from the coroner regarding staffing; legislators asked county counsel and staff to investigate whether the office should remain elected or be changed to an appointed model (a charter amendment or other approach was discussed as one option). The transcript records that two deputy coroners are appointed positions and that some counties have different models. The legislature asked staff to investigate options and report back.

Ending: The pay adjustments were approved by voice vote; staff were asked to review the coroner office structure and report options to the legislature.","After discussion of coroner duties and recent workload increases, the Montgomery County Legislature voted to increase coroner pay and recorded interest in investigating whether coroner positions should be appointed rather than elected.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657024,"Legislature sets timeline for 2026 budget process, schedules department hearings and sets amendment deadline",744,2091000,2835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5097154-356a3c2b13e996cdc79064d2815fc2d7&start=2091&end=2835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5097154-356a3c2b13e996cdc79064d2815fc2d7/thumbnail_2091000.jpg","/articles/6657024/Montgomery-County/New-York/Legislature-sets-timeline-for-2026-budget-process-schedules-department-hearings-and-sets-amendment-deadline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657024-7da4f7b7860f87c27124995e7c975a21/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097409&Signature=QyiaLgz61PXFdXy620hNbc7CQBQQRLPbxswevXP9QyqgNbFPmFiLxPCyKzbJ9ME7NnLDSZq72k4HFtZs06j6i2FQjYeWKH1SExkSdOURUWtjGWVkmgu2POIVs4BMckN0EZPfTI8gaPmfOLhbeBfTKRvnIyKPlMFX6-Vc9ERIcyobizV9PeYkYbA5zWruReiuSn~EGFGsQ2wRBlltctgHWA-mofVWVv-wAIf7fcYBl17fQYHCo2qCTCXDVH-8m4rySdKnvOfd9uwPqovCSfflalJxJ4o4rruLtAJWR1IRWplKd1Hg7kPQPuAJMH-Rglh1y90xp3eqFWOsJfIRLopB8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Montgomery County Legislature on June 24 set key dates and a framework for the 2026 budget process, directing staff and departments to prepare for scheduled departmental hearings and an early review with county leadership.

The legislature agreed that County Executive and Treasurer will meet with the full legislature on Oct. 14 for a preliminary review; legislators must submit proposed budget changes to the clerk by Friday, Oct. 17. The transcript records a plan for two evenings of departmental presentations in late October (the record refers to those nights as the \"20 first\" and \"20 second\"), with a second public hearing on Oct. 28 and a target date to adopt the budget on Monday, Nov. 3.

Why it matters: Those dates set the public-review and internal committee schedule that will determine whether department funding requests are incorporated, modified or denied. The schedule also affects when legislators must circulate amendments and whether public hearings and straw votes will occur before final adoption.

What was decided and next steps:
- Oct. 14: County executive and treasurer to present preliminary budget to legislators (first review). The meeting was referenced as the night the majority will see the proposal for the first time.
- Oct. 17: Deadline for legislators to submit proposed changes to the clerk (recorded in the meeting as a firm internal deadline).
- Late October: Two evenings of departmental hearings were scheduled (in the transcript termed the \"20 first\" and \"20 second\"); the legislature agreed to use the first night for committees plus certain departments (personnel and sheriff singled out) and use the second night for major departments (public health, DSS and DPW) with a 5 p.m. start as needed.
- Oct. 28: Second public hearing (transcript identifies the date explicitly).
- Nov. 3 (Monday): Target date to adopt the budget (legislators agreed to attempt adoption the week before the election rather than on Election Day).

Legislators and staff discussed logistics including committee meeting timing, whether to permit straw votes on certain nights, the need to allow departments time to prepare materials (year-to-date worksheets and prior-year comparisons) and workshops between the executive and a small group of legislators during August or late July to set budget parameters (sales-tax projections, fund-balance use, and tax-cap considerations). The clerk and executive's office were assigned follow-up tasks to distribute the schedule and provide department materials in advance.

Ending: The legislature recorded the schedule and assigned follow-up tasks; several legislators requested that department materials include year-to-date figures and prior-year comparisons ahead of hearings.","The Montgomery County Legislature established timing and a sequence of department hearings and budget process milestones for the 2026 operating budget, including a meeting with the county executive and treasurer on Oct. 14, an amendments deadline of Oct. 17 and a planned budget adoption date of Nov. 3.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657026,"Montgomery County Legislature approves a batch of personnel, budget and contract resolutions; agenda add-ons included",1315,793000,2108000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5097154-356a3c2b13e996cdc79064d2815fc2d7&start=793&end=2108","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5097154-356a3c2b13e996cdc79064d2815fc2d7/thumbnail_793000.jpg","/articles/6657026/Montgomery-County/New-York/Montgomery-County-Legislature-approves-a-batch-of-personnel-budget-and-contract-resolutions-agenda-add-ons-included","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657026-a120cc190dcc86a639a77a9fbf28fa46/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097409&Signature=fph~fMbARcTgbZcORw~mVGY622LtDleZl5Otk6mohAdan0NRbuVnNp-SJvW-GSE8DEzcopP1ws7olNyUA3jrRyuvHQkJOff5KxH60gSqn2TzwTIdDAhR5jp3DqC1qjdF9-9U6J9NCkxaRGVdKF4cQkF~LVmk9HLUVXFRFyo0W6RYTR2mxSSseFDgXEY2K73RrChRV~tk41-~Zhh6O2Xca3O86psDReNNbVtPcA4bUXCKZrIIqG5rZ3PcQ7Dmx6~0FAiJml7PKHvQ-0RAyWsIHz6U6VqMAp~9Eo9trZ827040nQucL1jis8ptW0JyX87HXIdIvu0DdubjF6JNh9knIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Montgomery County Legislature on June 24 passed a series of resolutions covering personnel changes, budget amendments and contract authorizations, approving most measures by voice vote.

The package included authorizations for intermunicipal agreements, contract work on county trails and radio tower site work, new and temporary deputy sheriff positions, several operating-budget amendments and acceptance of routine records such as the procurement record and audited claims. Two add-on resolutions — one calling on the governor to veto state legislation on the assessment of solar and wind energy systems and another adopting policy guidance for the 2026 operating budget process — were added to the agenda and approved.

Why it matters: Together, the measures adjust staffing and operating authority for multiple county departments, set timing and guidance for the county's 2026 budget process and authorize several contracts and intergovernmental agreements that affect county services and infrastructure.

Most votes were taken by voice; the meeting record does not include roll-call tallies in the transcript. The legislature also amended one resolution on establishing a part-time intern position to specify the temporary start date, 10-week duration, hourly rate and maximum cost.

Key items approved (resolution number, short description, sponsors, outcome):
- Resolution 1-53: Extra work authorization with Barton & Lejutis for professional services (management plan update). Sponsors: Hedwell and Pec. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-54: Agreements for construction services for the Walter Elwood Museum Trail. Sponsors: Wilson and Kowalczyk. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-55: Agreement between the Gloversville-Johnstown joint wastewater treatment facility and Montgomery County Sanitary District No. 1 for sludge treatment and disposal. Sponsors: Sweet and Kelly. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-56: Amend 2025 operating budget (insurance recovery funds). Sponsors: Wilson and Kelly. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-57: Establish an intern position and amend the 2025 operating budget (amended at the meeting to set the position as part-time, 10 weeks at $15.50/hour, not to exceed $4,000; approximate start 06/30/2025). Sponsors: Kelly and Pat. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-58: Resolution ending the 2025 operating budget CHIPS (sponsors Kelly and Hollick). Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-59: Amend 2025 operating budget. Sponsors: Sweet and Kelly. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-60: Amend 2025 operating budget using E-911 reserve funds. Sponsors: Wilson and Kelly. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-61: Establish full-time temporary deputy sheriff position. Sponsors: Sweet and Pollock. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-62: Support creation of a centralized arraignment plan for town/village court arraignments in Montgomery County. Sponsors: Sleep and Kelly. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-63: Amend 2025 operating budget and establish a deputy sheriff position. Sponsors: Hedwell Jr. and Pat. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-64: Authorize county executive to contract for RFP 08225 radio communications tower site work. Sponsors: Pollock and Wilson. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-65: Authorize county executive to enter into a memorandum of understanding with municipalities in Montgomery County. Sponsors: Sweet and Paul. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-66: Amend 2025 operating budget and establish two full-time positions. Sponsors: Pep and Kowalczyk. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-67: Amend 2025 operating budget. Sponsors: Pollock and Kelly. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-68: Amend 2025 operating budget. Sponsors: Wilson and Pawlik. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-69: Authorize transfer of funds for workers' compensation audit cost (self-insurance fund). Sponsors: Kelly and Paula. Outcome: Passed (voice vote). A motion to divide the question was made and noted in the record, then the resolution was approved.
- Resolution 1-70: Authorize salary adjustments for elected officials effective at commencement of new terms. Sponsors: Pep and Wilson. The legislature divided the question by position and approved each position's adjustment by voice vote (county executive, county legislative chair and individual legislators' salaries were considered separately and approved as recorded in the meeting).
- Resolution 1-71: Request legislation expanding residency requirements for sheriff, deputies and correction officers. Sponsors: Pep and Sweet. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-72: Set date for public hearing on FMCC's proposed 2025-26 operating budget. Sponsors: Pawlik and Wilson. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-73: Confirm appointment to the full Montgomery Community College Board of Trustees. Sponsors: Pollock and Sweet. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution 1-74: Approve abstract of audited claims. Sponsors: (record lists) Pollock and Wilson. Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Add-on Resolution: Call on Governor Kathy Foltke to veto S.8012/A.8332 (relating to assessment of solar and wind energy systems). Sponsor: (added on; motion seconded by Legislator Kelly). Outcome: Passed (voice vote).
- Add-on Resolution: Adopt policy and practice guidelines from county executive to determine expenditures, limits and priorities for the 2026 operating budget. Sponsor: (sponsored at meeting, seconded by Legislator Kelly). Outcome: Passed (voice vote).

Procedural and routine approvals included acceptance of the procurement record, approval of minutes, and acceptance of budgetary transfers. One item listed under old business (Resolution 142, establishing a sign-on bonus policy for personnel) was reported as having no action and will \"die\" if not taken up.

Ending: The meeting record shows repeated voice votes with the chair asking \"all in favor? Aye\" and then \"Passed\" for most items; the transcript does not include roll-call tallies.
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