VIDEO: Ulster County Legislature 3/22/17 – Proposed Ban on Memorializing Resolutions. Public Comment and First Reading.

“Why would we want to diminish our voice and power as a legislature? Are our actions any less important than any other legislative body or branch of government to our constituents? If we think so, we should not hold the office.”   –  Jennifer Schwartz Berky,  Ulster County Legislator (Kingston, District 7)   from “Commentary: Ban on Memorializing Resolutions in Ulster County Legislature is Undemocratic.” in the Kingston Times.   VIEW

On Wednesday night, the Ulster County Legislature held its regular legislative session where the proposed ban on memorializing resolutions had its first reading. Other important items were debated (and adopted) including a memorializing resolution to request the NYS Legislature expand hate crimes (to include first responders and police officers) and, a resolution to prohibit cyber-bullying.

Thanks to all of the citizens who came out to speak that evening on a number of issues. We trust that watching these processes as thoroughly as you are will help to better assist you in speaking to your legislators on these important matters.

Speeches that were made by the Chairman, minority and majority leaders are located at the bottom of this post.

Filmed by Clark Richters of the Kingston News. Brought to you by KingstonCitizens.org.

 

FOR YOUR REFERENCE:

Resolution #91: “Amending The Rules Of Order To Prohibit Memorializing Resolutions”

VIEW: “Commentary: Ban on Memorializing Resolutions in Ulster County Legislature is Undemocratic.” in the Kingston Times by Jennifer Schwartz Berky, District 7 Legislator

Resolution #92: “Requesting The New York State Legislature Introduce Legislation Expanding The Hate Crimes Law, New York Penal Law §485.05”

Resolution No. 89  Adopting Proposed Local Law No. 17 of 2016 (A Local Law Prohibiting Cyber-Bullying In Ulster County)”  

 

                     VIDEO ONE:  Public Comment Footage. See names and times below. 

3:59 – 7:00
Tim Gay
Soujourner Truth

7:14 – 9:45
Amy Fradon
Memorializing Resolutions

10:05 – 21:35
Support of Awareness program

21:44 – 23:35
Stephanie Loren
Memorializing Resolutions

23:42 –  25:10
Hector Veras
Sanctuary Cities and ABCD School Support
Making information accessible to the diverse population of Ulster County.

25:15 – 27:57
Sally Dolan
Support for RUPCO  (CDBG)

28:05 – 30:22
Jose Agayo
Support for Addiction Program

30:34 – 32:10
Shay Sitimi
Hate Crime Memorializing Resolution #92
“Currently hate crime laws do not apply to those based on occupation, but instead on an offender’s bias such as race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.”

32:20 – 35:25
Elisa Tinti
Hate Crime Memorializing Resolution #92

35:30 – 37:55
Brian McKearn
Support for CDBG

37:58 –  39:55
Brian Morgan
Support for CDBG

40:07 – 42:42
Bill Anderson
Support for CDBG

42:45 –  44:24
Nino Agano
Support for RUPCO

44:40 – 47:14
Sandra Ophamare
Support for RUPCO

47:15 – 50:22
Allison White
Memorializing Resolutions

50:35 –  52:35
Johannes Sayer
Memorializing Resolutions

52:47 –  53:40
Douglas Koop (Ward 2 Alderman)
Memorializing Resolutions

53:48 – 56:04
Jolie Dunham
Hate Crime Memorializing Resolution #92

56:05 – 57:50
Sarah Yurich
Hate Crime Memorializing Resolution #92

57:51 – 59:50
Lauren Coller
Hate Crime Memorializing Resolution #92

 

                VIDEO TWO: Public Comment Footage. See names and times below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


00:00 – 00:20

Lauren Coller  (Continued)
Hate Crime Memorializing Resolution #92

00:21 – 2:15
William Barr
Memorializing Resolutions

2:22 – 5:03
Sue Rosenberg
Memorializing Resolutions

5:14 – 6:55
Joel Mason
Memorializing Resolutions

7:02 – 9:08
Kathy Nolan, Catskill Mountainkeeper
Memorializing Resolutions

9:10 – 11:47
T.J. Briggs
Hate Crime Memorializing Resolution #92

11:50 – 14:30
Laney Walter
Hate Crime Memorializing Resolution #92

14:40 – 17:17
Thomas Wanning
Memorializing Resolutions

17:18 – 19:52
Hillary Harvey
Memorializing Resolutions

19:54 – 21:40
Phillip Guierri

21:51 – 24:20
Jeremy Swift
Memorializing Resolutions
Hate Crime Memorializing Resolution #92

24:22 – 26:28
Callie Jayne, Citizen Action
Hate Crime Memorializing Resolution #92

 

MOVING ON TO RESOLUTIONS.

27:00 – 36:20
Resolution No. 91 “Amending The Rules Of Order To Prohibit Memorializing Resolutions”
Minority Leader Hector Rodriguez asks to send Resolution No. 91 back to Committee.  Chairman Ronk declares he request as an illegal motion. Rodriguez appeals and claims “home rule”.   13/10 rule of the chair stands.  Resolution remains on course for a full legislative vote in April.

36:22 – 39:14
Resolutions to move from non-consent to consent.

39:15 – 42:05
Resolution No. 47 Confirming Appointment Of A Member To The Ulster County Youth Board”   (Adopted)  
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW Vote to adopt Resolution No. 47

42:06 – 45:10
Resolution No. 14  “A Local Law of the County of Ulster for the Regulation of Pet Sellers”(Adopted)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW Vote to adopt Resolution No. 47

45:16 – 59:50
Resolution No. 89  Adopting Proposed Local Law No. 17 of 2016 (A Local Law Prohibiting Cyber-Bullying In Ulster County)”  (Adopted)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW  Vote to adopt Resolution No. 89

 

                                                VIDEO THREE: Legislative discussion.

 

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00:00 – 20:43  (continued)

Resolution No. 89  Adopting Proposed Local Law No. 17 of 2016 (A Local Law Prohibiting Cyber-Bullying In Ulster County)”  (Adopted)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW  Vote to adopt Resolution No. 89

20:44 – 22:17
Resolution No. 99  “Approving The Execution Of A Contract In Excess Of $50,000.00 Entered Into By The County – Ulster County Economic Development Alliance Inc. – Department Of Planning”  (Adopted)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW  Vote to adopt Resolution No. 99

22:18 –  23:02
Resolution No. 117  Confirming Appointment Of A Member To The Community Services Board”  (Adopted)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW  Vote to adopt Resolution No. 117

23:04 –  24:55
Resolution No. 119  “Authorizing The Chairman Of The Ulster County Legislature To Execute A State Assistance Contract With The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation For Grant Funding For The Butternut Cove Culvert Rehabilitation and Slope Stabilization Project along the Ulster & Delaware Railroad Corridor”  (Adopted)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW  Vote to adopt Resolution No. 119

24:57 – 26:06
Resolution No. 120  “Amending The 2017 Ulster County Budget To Appropriate Forfeiture Revenue – Ulster County Sheriff”   (Adopted)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW  Vote to adopt Resolution No. 120

26:08 – 29:09
Resolution No. 123  “Establishing Capital Project No. 484 – Poorhouse Memorial – Department of Public Works (Buildings & Grounds)”  (Adopted)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW  Vote to adopt Resolution No. 123

29:10 -32:22
Resolution No. 124  “Authorizing The Construction Of A Memorial To The Ulster County Poorhouse At The County Fairgrounds, In And For The County Of Ulster, New York, At A Maximum Estimated Cost Of $100,000.00, And Authorizing The Issuance Of $100,000.00 Bonds Of Said County To Pay The Cost Thereof” (Adopted)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW  Vote to adopt Resolution No. 124

32:23 -34:40
Resolution No. 126  “Authorizing The Construction Of Improvements To The County’s Golden Hill Facility Water Tower, In And For The County Of Ulster, New York, At A Maximum Estimated Cost Of $640,640.00, And Authorizing The Issuance Of $640,640.00 Bonds Of Said County To Pay The Cost Thereof” (Adopted)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW  Vote to adopt Resolution No. 126

34:31 – 35:20
Resolution No. 130  “Authorizing The Reconstruction Of The Public Works Administration Building, In And For The County Of Ulster, New York, At A Maximum Estimated Cost Of $148,000.00, And Authorizing The Issuance Of $148,000.00 Bonds Of Said County To Pay The Cost Thereof ” (Adopted)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW  Vote to adopt Resolution No. 130

35:21 – 52:15
Memorializing Resolution No. 92  “Requesting The New York State Legislature Introduce Legislation Expanding The Hate Crimes Law, New York Penal Law §485.05” (Adopted)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW  Vote to adopt

Debate detail
:
* Legislator Ronald Lapp makes amendment to include.
* Legislator Chris Allen.  Yes vote.
* Legislator Tracy Bartels.  No vote.
* Legislator Jennifer Schwartz Berky.  No vote.
* Legislator Dave Donaldson.  No vote.
* Legislator Manna Jo Greene.  No vote.
* Legislator  Heppner. No vote.
* Legislator Herbert Litts. Yes vote.
* Legislator James F. Maloney.  Yes vote.
* Legislator John Parete. No vote.

52:16 – 55:44
Memorializing Resolution No. 135  “Opposing A Full Repeal Of The Affordable Care Act Without A Comparable And Immediate Replacement Plan That Is Ready For Implementation” (Withdrew)
VIEW  Resolution
VIEW  Vote to adopt

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Chairman Ken Ronk Address 
VIEW  Video
VIEW  Speech Text

Majority Leader Mary Beth Maio
VIEW  Video  (starts at 17:20)
VIEW  Speech Text

Minority Leader Hector Rodriguez
VIEW  Video
VIEW  Speech Text

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