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Summary of key resolutions (motion text condensed from the transcript and outcomes as recorded):

- G224-25: Authorize intermunicipal agreement with Berlin Central School District for a deputy sheriff school resource officer position; outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G225-25: Authorize intermunicipal agreement with Brunswick Central School District for a deputy sheriff school resource officer position; outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G226-25: Authorize intermunicipal agreement with East Cambridge School District for a deputy sheriff school resource officer position; outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G227-25: Authorize intermunicipal agreement with Hoosick Valley Central School District for a deputy sheriff school resource officer position; outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G228-25: Authorize chief fiscal officer to correct 2025 tax rolls for the Town of Pittstown (Bureau of Tax Services); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G229-25: Authorize agreement with Hudson Valley Community College for educational services (Department of Social Services); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G230-25: Correct 2024 school tax rolls for Brunswick Central School District (Bureau of Tax Services); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G231-25: Authorize agreements with Stark Children’s Center Inc. for preventative services (DSS); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G232-25: Accept allocations from NYS OTDA and authorize agreement with Saint Paul Center; outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G233-25: Purchase of computer equipment (DSS); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G234-25: Purchase of 1 vehicle (County Clerk’s office); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G235-25: Contract with JR Prowriters Inc. for Summer Food (Unified Family Services, Youth); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G236-25: Amend 2025 budget for Unified Family Services, Youth Services; outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G237-25: Accept grant award from NYS Department of State and amend 2025 County budget (Bureau of Public Safety); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G238-25: Agreement with Catalyst Courts and Land Records LLC for software support (Probation); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G239-25: Repair of a great excavator (Highway); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G240-25: Contract for paper, plastic and food-service items (Central Services); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G241-25: Contract for cleaning products and janitorial supplies (Central Services); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G242-25: Contract for copy/printing paper and supplies (Central Services); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G243-25: Amend 2025 budget (Department of Health); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G244-25: Contracts for cold mix paving equipment rental and calcium chloride (Highway); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G245-25: Contracts for purchase of gravel and ice-control sand (Highway); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G246-25: Contracts for painting of traffic lines (Highway); outcome: passed (16 ayes, 1 no — Harrington). (See separate story for extended debate and related equipment purchase.)
- G247-25: Accept funding from NYS Department of Health for rabies program (Department of Health); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G248-25: Purchase of furniture for new highway garages (Bureau of Central Services); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G249-25: Accept grant award from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services and amend 2025 budget (District Attorney); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G250-25: Create part‑time automotive mechanic helper position and amend 2025 budget (Auto Maintenance); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G251-25: Authorize acceptance of CHIPS state aid and amend 2025 budget (Highway); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G252-25: Authorize payment to resolve pending litigation (County Attorney); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G253-25: Amend 2025 county adopted budget (County Executive matters); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G254-25: Withdrawn by sponsor.
- G255-25: Amend contract for design and construction phase services for plant improvements and aeration system upgrades (Rensselaer County Sewer District No. 1); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G256-25: Purchase of highway equipment (paint truck) — outcome: passed (11 ayes, 6 nos).
- G257-25: Approve Greco Construction to make repairs and improvements to the legislative chambers; outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G258-25: Purchase furniture for new Board of Elections offices (Central Services); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- G259-25: Amend 2025 budget (County Executive); outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- P260-25: Reappoint trustee to Hudson Valley Community College (appointment of Tom Grant is referenced in remarks); outcome: passed (16 ayes, 1 abstention — Grant).
- P261-25: Establish public hearing date on Hudson Valley Community College budget for FY2025–26; outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- P262-25: Commendation: Hon. Ellen Pack Hangburn awarded Registered Municipal Clerk designation; outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- P263-25: Commendation: Country Club of Troy 100th anniversary; outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- P264-25: Commendation: Antonia Mozzarella named president of Italian Community Center; outcome: passed (17 ayes).
- P265-25: Commendation: Hoosick Valley School Odyssey of the Mind team for state championship performance; outcome: passed (17 ayes).

Several of the above were routine budget corrections, grants, equipment purchases and intermunicipal agreements that the clerk recorded with unanimous voice or roll-call approvals; where the transcript recorded a roll call, the vote count is shown above. One resolution (G254-25) was withdrawn by the sponsor and did not proceed to a vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 2025 Legislative Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of resolutions and motions the legislature considered at its June meeting, including intermunicipal agreements for school resource officers, budget corrections, grants, equipment purchases, software and service contracts, and several ceremonial commendations; most items passed unanimously or by recorded margins noted below.","taxTitle","Rensselaer County, New York","taxId",66124,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512009,"Legislature approves county striping contract; split vote on purchase of paint truck after debate over mileage and staffing",654,2062000,2716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5120758-e4f8d4cbcac9d0443161e55bc861b338&start=2062&end=2716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5120758-e4f8d4cbcac9d0443161e55bc861b338/thumbnail_2062000.jpg","/articles/6512009/Rensselaer-County/New-York/Legislature-approves-county-striping-contract-split-vote-on-purchase-of-paint-truck-after-debate-over-mileage-and-staffing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512009-56066f9a6acef6f1c3c0cb564d022ed6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159356&Signature=n76DYubSOTltSzDyn5iybSzax~0gqs4vbs0jrjowispSoYF4oY1pTC5f1qnVRJ6LcKrfSDkJ4z4xWqRqZWxmU4ppEGhJjzohjd1U6dij6yg8Ntjlg1gKVByyQwE1lnqJQE8r559wCD6SxBl8GRL7K5YRfJ1vGNwR96JQByabjuI~Fb6SpZAv4rlOlxiz~rzxuvFX3P5i1gEO3E2WJk-2pVE72SFp5lfvsJoqj2NiNnnXsRhsW0gLV-HNonk8BDswJR0fhelwfiGpmIWhIKL0CUd63eycEoHuupHRtaH3LGnM4v1enmUV~laHMkcGLsQ4EwVsKzXfvBhU0FZlKMMeFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rensselaer County Legislature voted to authorize a contract for painting traffic lines and separately approved the purchase of a paint truck during its June session after extended debate over mileage allocations, staffing and cost-effectiveness.

Resolution G246-25, authorizing contracts for painting traffic lines, passed 16–1. Legislator Harrington spoke against that measure, saying the bid called for 320 miles of yellow line painting and 85 miles of white line painting — a split he said did not match public demand. Harrington argued that white line painting drew more constituent calls for safety at night and said adjusting the bid’s yellow/white mix would have produced a lower-cost option by approximately $23,000, according to his remarks.

Later on the same highway agenda, the legislature considered G256-25, a resolution authorizing purchase of a paint truck (highway equipment) intended to allow county crews to perform line striping in-house. The purchase passed 11–6. Harrington and several other legislators voiced concerns about operational capacity: Harrington said a paint truck properly requires about four operators and that the county’s current highway staffing level left little capacity for evenings or night striping without pulling staff from other duties. Legislator Fleming also opposed the purchase, citing limited available crew and the risk of the machine sitting unused.

Legislator Bailey supported the equipment purchase and argued the cost of the machine was less than two years’ worth of striping at bid rates, saying the county had done due diligence and that providing the equipment to staff was the legislature’s role. Supporters said bringing striping in‑house could reduce long-term contractor costs and allow work to be scheduled by county crews.

Votes recorded in the transcript: G246-25 passed 16 ayes, 1 no (Harrington); G256-25 passed 11 ayes, 6 nos. Several speakers asked for more detail on staffing and scheduling; no additional staffing action was included in the equipment resolution as recorded.","The legislature approved a county contract to paint traffic lines but narrowly approved a separate purchase of a paint truck after extended debate; the painting contract passed 16–1 while the equipment purchase passed 11–6 amid concerns about staffing and whether yellow/white mileage allocations matched local needs.",{"_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},6512013,"Legislature commends Columbia High strength coach Tom Lombardi as New York State Coach of the Year",372,1080000,1452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5120758-e4f8d4cbcac9d0443161e55bc861b338&start=1080&end=1452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5120758-e4f8d4cbcac9d0443161e55bc861b338/thumbnail_1080000.jpg","/articles/6512013/Rensselaer-County/New-York/Legislature-commends-Columbia-High-strength-coach-Tom-Lombardi-as-New-York-State-Coach-of-the-Year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512013-e9a8392a32c306de02b710b03a0dc156/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159356&Signature=THp4Me43c3hEeBl3QC62U6QTVONvxV194OO4CWCxIFKrTzaXRzE-P3HrjDU7eP8JYg-4jjPFvH3NRbJOJmtthFKhYcUoN1mUnsdyLP9S4PmDCWj0dKzQ8oP-r7E3L7QozkSOLxGudduz5HQ7-D5edekJl393SXWz~dVv16i5SAWMMY9vaGp0vU-VVaKd46sgddGLxruLilBgZ4cKDe9RwSmG0HNl4S6MMhMkNwXd6qvodTHRKqeQuxDIKlD5t96UOHjDxfaxOsz7F2cSYj90x-YxNY9Ap7wPAYO6EAayM8pfx6gJfLH09zgxhPEYN4Nvy1YS1ANjBUD72RUBGUDLDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rensselaer County Legislature read a resolution commending Tom Lombardi, Columbia High School’s physical education teacher and strength and conditioning coach, upon his selection as New York State coach of the year in the Northeast Region by the National High School Strength Coaches Association.

The resolution cited Lombardi’s curriculum improvements, including a new “Fit for Life” class and expanded weight-room access used by an estimated 75–100 students after school. It noted his certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and said he plans to expand the weight-room mentorship program to Howard L. Goff Middle School.

Lombardi accepted the recognition briefly and thanked his family and supervisor. The reading was ceremonial; the transcript includes his remarks but does not show a roll-call vote connected to the presentation.","Rensselaer County legislators read a resolution honoring Tom Lombardi, Columbia High School physical education teacher and strength/conditioning coach, after his Northeast Region coach-of-the-year award from the National High School Strength Coaches Association.",{"_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},6512017,"Rensselaer County honors Columbia High girls basketball coach Shay Harrison as Channel 13 Coach of the Year",452,472000,924000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5120758-e4f8d4cbcac9d0443161e55bc861b338&start=472&end=924","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5120758-e4f8d4cbcac9d0443161e55bc861b338/thumbnail_472000.jpg","/articles/6512017/Rensselaer-County/New-York/Rensselaer-County-honors-Columbia-High-girls-basketball-coach-Shay-Harrison-as-Channel-13-Coach-of-the-Year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512017-5cc41aa65a0dace8a31cc440f1d8c8ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159356&Signature=b-v9-iciTzfY-1vfWcIL2M8sb3L2FuPkdgy0vLJeCY8G0op1-q6VmwMHJ748am0CtW4L5ohwb0TZ~eSgE1PQUdJzFCS59WK0nfI-7UBRKwjNawrui8Q2wqP1~A1RFNjzzeWclbSzR7ZTsH1FCIoYyo-O9~~nN37VEW-~cK3Xbnpwk7a3HNrRQsT4yRriqpUIrHY0zDYHs3lp8F18AXT4nqirr2l9C98LUxi-mB7ugbtla86Sk6ac0is~Wihgf4fOV7qgop~9njPhYWrKcEiT8TokmTrI3wdY7fWO8crlqx43zh4-NE4WUMBVU03AATvwoBNYTQRmz6Jnksqx9fugbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rensselaer County Legislature read a resolution commending Columbia High School head coach Shay Harrison after he was named the Channel 13 girls basketball coach of the year.

The resolution, presented by multiple legislators, described aspects of Harrison’s academic and professional background, including college honors and graduate work; it noted coach Harrison’s role as a Columbia volunteer, his induction into the Columbia High School Athletic Hall of Fame, and the team’s 19–4 overall record and 14–3 suburban council mark this season. Legislators praised his work with student-athletes and presented an engrossed copy of the resolution for delivery.

Coach Harrison thanked the legislature and joked about being the first year in a decade he did not receive a technical foul as a coach. Other legislators and community members who spoke in the chamber described Harrison as both academically accomplished and relatable to students, noting his volunteer work with younger pupils and community organizations.

The presentation was ceremonial; the transcript records applause and remarks but does not show a formal roll-call vote tied to this reading within the presentations sequence.","The legislature read a resolution commending Columbia High School head coach Shay Harrison after he was named Channel 13 girls basketball coach of the year, summarizing his academic and professional background and the team's record this season.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512022,"Rensselaer County Legislature commends Hoosick Valley swimmer Christian Jerome for state title",60,184000,244000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5120758-e4f8d4cbcac9d0443161e55bc861b338&start=184&end=244","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5120758-e4f8d4cbcac9d0443161e55bc861b338/thumbnail_184000.jpg","/articles/6512022/Rensselaer-County/New-York/Rensselaer-County-Legislature-commends-Hoosick-Valley-swimmer-Christian-Jerome-for-state-title","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512022-e3c314bb6aec82882c5b2659bd70f6a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159356&Signature=Z6hIzAcziJ4bTLBY3YEDHfomgrzrY0cTO5ZGI0ZLKoSOirTIWQXjPMIYdKgpNwk4oy5~LDv-~wyZWGcwClFjX40Nex4XNhGSpta36s6g5wP1k~mFa29QzOKYaab7MwCBngyKm-FsoOrXmLBHOjWR3MxEPUVQ2N6ig1ae3zDOYFirJ5HftcNS6QK7jYz2umU3YHMIMaV4cwSzuWNyGgRP-lqiI0JVYiPfbutBYV5F7mfQpWnJaESC2Osry3LUJWAx4zkIPSzm3kLosNa7hTGQJtYBhy-3bPWfx7fzor9yJEQ3u4Yll5SHrxiAE2v1NADENwN0Uczwn5xPJsXTcUlOZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rensselaer County Legislature paused its June meeting to commend Christian Jerome of Hoosick Valley Central School after he won the 2025 New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) championship in the 100-meter butterfly.

The resolution read into the record summarized Jerome’s preliminaries and finals at the state meet, noting a prelim time of 48.62 seconds and a personal-best final of 48.04 seconds, compared with an entered seed time of 48.17. The legislative reading said the performance “solidified him as one of New York’s premier swimmers” and recognized his 200 freestyle showing at the same meet.

Legislator Cassell, joined by Legislators Petieri and Wysocki for the presentation, invited Jerome and his family to the front of the chamber. A coach who spoke at the event (name not specified in the record) described Jerome’s six years with the program, noting the swimmer trains six or more days a week and has reached All‑American status, ranking among the top 100 nationally in the event. The coach said the team looks forward to “future meets and getting him again, possibly in a couple years, at the Olympic level.”

The resolution directed the clerk to transmit an engrossed copy of the commendation to Christian Jerome. Presenters noted Jerome also had recently been honored by State Senator Ashby and Assemblyman Mandela.

The presentation was ceremonial; no formal roll-call vote on the commendation was recorded in the transcript.","The county legislature read a resolution recognizing Hoosick Valley student Christian Jerome for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA 100-meter butterfly, noting his personal-best time and prior honors; the body directed the clerk to transmit an engrossed copy.","actionData","errors"]

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Rensselaer County Legislature: votes at a glance from the June meeting

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Legislature commends Columbia High strength coach Tom Lombardi as New York State Coach of the Year

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