Common Council Agendas and Minutes

COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 7:00 P.M. Common Council Meeting Common Council Chambers Roll call was taken. PRESENT: EXCUSED: Mayor Keeler None Council President Biggs Council Member Izzo Council Member Higgins Council Member Soloyna Council Member McCarthy Public Comment: Gil Ethier, Middle St., “The person who won election has decided not to take the job. It was left to the Council to decide who should fill the position. I believe the Council made a great choice. I commend the Council.” Unknown speaker, “I walked Remsen St., had some empty shops, but there was no parking and seen people walking. It is amazing how far the city has come.” Gil Ethier, “Can’t listen to the nasty comments made on Facebook.” Assembly Member, John McDonald gave Legislative updates. Council Member McCarthy made a MOTION to approve the minutes of the October 10, November 14, November 28, and December 12, 2023, minutes. Council President Biggs seconded the motion. All members voted “AYE”. The motion passed. Resolution No. 6 for the year 2024 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 Council Member McCarthy made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 6 for the year 2024. Council President Biggs seconded the motion. All members voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 6 for the year 2024 passed. A copy of budget transfers is attached. Resolution No. 7 for the year 2024 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIS OF NEW YORK, INC. REGARDING THE LITTLE C FLOATABLE CONTROL FACILITY PROJECT Council Member Higgins made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 7 for the year 2024. Council President Biggs seconded the motion. All members voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 7 for the year 2024 passed. Common Council Meeting 2/27/2024 Page 2 of 3 Resolution No. 8 for the year 2024 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS AND RELATED SERVICES FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Council Member Higgins made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 8 for the year 2024. Council Member Soloyna seconded the motion. All members voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 8 for the year 2024 passed. Resolution No. 9 for the year 2024 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE CATERPILLAR SKID STEER WITH ATTACHMENTS FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Council Member McCarthy made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 9 for the year 2024. Council Member Izzo seconded the motion. All members voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 9 for the year 2024 passed. Resolution No. 10 for the year 2024 A RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE COHOES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Council President Biggs made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 10 for the year 2024. Council Member Soloyna seconded the motion. All members voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 10 for the year 2024 passed. Resolution No. 11 for the year 2024 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW Council Member McCarthy made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 11 for the year 2024. Council President Biggs seconded the motion. All members voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 11 for the year 2024 passed. Resolution No. 12 for the year 2024 A RESOLUTION APPIONTING A PERSON TO FILL THE SIXTH WARD COUNCIL MEMBER VACANCY Council Member Higgins made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 12 for the year 2024. Council Member Soloyna seconded the motion. All members voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 12 for the year 2024 passed. John Frainier took the Oath of Office to fill the 6th Ward Councilman seat. Common Council Meeting 2/27/2024 Page 3 of 3 Mayor Keeler, “Regarding Mohawk Paper, most employees were moved to the Waterford plant. Most resident of Cohoes working at Mohawk Paper had seniority. They were able to bump and retain their jobs.” At 7:24 PM Council Member Higgins made a MOTION to adjourn. Council President Biggs seconded the motion. All members voted “AYE”. The Common Council Meeting concluded. ______________________________ Lori A. Yando, City Clerk