Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · January 12, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Common Council was convened at 5:30 p.m. and was called to order by President Pro Tem
Kimbrough
Members Present: Adams, Anane, Balarin, Clarke, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson,
Keegan, Kimbrough, Love, Romero, Zamer, and Council President Ellis
Staff Present: Danielle Gillespie, John-Raphael Pichardo, Brett Williams, and Ethan Samuel
Discussion/Questions:
President Pro Tem Kimbrough discussed items on the agenda for the January 20th
Regular Meeting of the Common Council.
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Brett Williams discussed the negotiations with the blue
collar workers
Council Member Frederick spoke on Resolution 1.11.22R
Council Member Farrell went through what was discussed during the leadership meeting.
Council Member Love asked what date are the Council Members going back into the chambers,
in which Council Member(s) Farrell and Kimbrough responded to.
Council Member Hoey asked what happened to Local Laws R and S of 2021 and if they
were vetoed in which City Clerk Danielle Gillespie and Council Member Kimbrough
responded to.
Council Member Romero asked if Police and Fire are exempt for salary study in which
Council Member Farrell responded to.
Council Member(s) Farrell and Kimbrough discussed receiving studies and further
information with boards and commissions.
Council Member Kimbrough discussed Black History Month.
Council Member Clarke asked if Common Council Members can help with applying for
the ARPA funds in which Council Member(s) Kimbrough and Farrell, and Research
Councilor John-Raphael Pichardo responded to.
Commissioner Joe Coffey went over what the water department does.
Council Member(s) Farrel, Hoey and Romero thanked Joe and the water department for
doing a good job especially during COVID-19.
President Pro Tem adjourned the meeting at 6:05pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Ethan Samuel
Legislative Aide
Agenda
AGENDA
FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Thursday, January 20, 2022
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ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Roll Call
Welcome
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Public Hearings
Public Comment Period (30 Minutes)
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
Consideration of Local Laws
Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City Officials
Consideration of Vetoes
Presentation of Petitions and Communications
Reports of Standing Committees
Reports of Ad Hoc Committees
Consideration of Ordinances
Consideration of Resolutions
Additional Public Comment (30 minutes)
Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business
Adjournment
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ORDINANCES HELD
1. Finance Ordinance 1.11.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF
ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000.00
AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF
$500,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT – RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADES) * Referred to Finances, Assessment, &
Taxation Committee*
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED
4.12.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE
CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION’S
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE
CONTINUATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION TO ISSUE
OBLIGATIONS TO FINANCE PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN
BY THE CORPORATION
5.12.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING
TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN BLUE
COLLAR UNION POSITIONS IN THE 2022 BUDGET
RESOLUTIONS HELD
1. Finance Resolution 1.11.22R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN
SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS FOR THE 2022 BUDGET * Referred to Finances,
Assessment, & Taxation Committee*
2. Finance Resolution 2.11.22R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN
ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS FOR THE 2022 BUDGET *
Referred to Finances, Assessment, & Taxation Committee*
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