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.