Honorable Andrew Joyce and Members of the Albany County Legislature:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
The Law Committee of the Albany County Legislature met on November 25, 2019. Chairperson Plotsky, Messrs. Mayo, Crouse, Feeney, Peter, and Touchette were present. Mr. Burgdorf, Ms. Cunningham, and Mr. Fein were excused. The following items were discussed and/or acted upon:
Approving Previous Meeting Minutes: Unanimously approved as amended by Mr. Burgdorf.
1. Local Law No. “G” for 2018: A Local Law of the County of Albany, New York to Limit the Length of Time that Canines May be Restrained Outdoors in Any Continuous Twelve-Hour Period: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
2. Local Law No. “J” for 2018: A Local Law of the County of Albany, New York Establishing Color Requirements for Petroleum Bulk Storage Tanks: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
3. Resolution No. 236: Amending the Albany County Rules of Order: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
4. Resolution No. 238: Amending the Legislative Procedures of the Albany County Legislature: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
5. Resolution No. 281: Amending the Albany County Legislative Rules of Order Regarding Rule 22: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
6. Resolution No. 339: Amending the Albany County Legislature’s Rules of Order Regarding Selection of Committee Chairpersons: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
7. Resolution No. 340: Amending the Albany County Legislature’s Rules of Order Regarding Ratio of Committee Members: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
8. Resolution No. 341: Amending the Albany County Legislature’s Rules of Order Regarding Duties and Powers of Legislative Leaders: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
9. Local Law No. “R” for 2018: A Local Law of the County of Albany, New York Prohibiting Albany County Government from Assisting in the Investigation of Citizenship or Immigration Status of Any Person: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
10. Resolution No. 376: Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. “R” for 2018: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
11. Local Law No. “A” for 2019: A Local Law to Establish the Albany County Fair Hotel Consumer Practices Law: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
12. Local Law No. “F” for 2019: A Local Law to Require Albany County Restaurants and Eating Establishments to Provide Straws and Plastic Cutlery Only Upon Request: After brief discussion, the Committee voted 5-1, with Mr. Crouse opposed, to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
13. Resolution No. 300: Amending the Albany County Legislature’s Rules of Order Regarding the Fiscal Impact Statement: Tabled at the Request of the Sponsor.
14. Resolution No. 222: Requiring the Submission of Amended Local Laws Prior to Legislative Action: Tabled at the request of the sponsor.
15. Local Law No. “F” for 2018: A Local Law of the County of Albany, New York Amending Local Law No. 8 for 2011 as Subsequently Amended to Implement an Anti-Nepotism Policy: After brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a negative recommendation. Mr. Crouse noted that he would have supported a motion to move the proposal forward with a favorable recommendation.
16. Local Law No. “I” for 2019: A Local Law of the County of Albany, New York to Establish Clean Air Standards for Waste Burning Facilities: After brief discussion, the Committee voted on a motion to table the proposal which failed on a 3-3 vote, with Chairperson Plotsky, Messrs. Peter and Touchette opposed. The Committee then voted 5-1, with Mr. Crouse opposed, to move the proposal forward for legislative action without recommendation.
17. Amending the Rules and Regulations for Albany County Regarding the Hiring of Relatives: After brief discussion, the Committee voted 5-1, with Mr. Crouse opposed, to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
18. Authorizing an Agreement with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services Regarding an Extension of the Counsel at First Appearance Grant: The Albany County Public Defender requested authorization to extend the term of the Counsel at First Appearance Grant through May 31, 2020. After brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
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Respectfully Submitted, LAW COMMITTEE |
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VICTORIA PLOTSKY, Chairperson |
DENNIS A. FEENEY |
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DAVID B. MAYO |
SAMUEL I. FEIN |
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PAUL J. BURGDORF |
MATTHEW T. PETER |
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PETER R. CROUSE |
RICHARD TOUCHETTE |
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JOANNE E. CUNNINGHAM |
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