Common Council Agendas and Minutes

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 7:00 P.M. Common Council Chambers Roll call was taken. PRESENT: UNEXCUSED: Mayor Keeler Council Member Trudeau Council President Biggs Council Member Izzo Council Member Higgins Council Member Soloyna Council Member McCarthy Public Comment: Mayor Keeler to Council- We are currently replacing 1 filter bed at the filtration plant. They have a life span of 20 years, and they are 25 years old. I am proposing to do all 5, they are $200,000.00 each we were at 10 originally and we need 5 that are dependable. Please think about it. Simon Fish-Community Engagement Coordinator for Capital District Tobacco Free Communities. (Please See Attached) Barbara Hildreth- would like to say that she is grateful that the city is replacing he roof for the new library building. They truly appreciate all the support. SeanVanSleet- would like to talk about the Iced over sidewalks and streets in Cohoes. SeanVanSleet asks is DPW staff low? Mayor says we are down by 2. The last storm we had there was a flash freeze. The sidewalks are the responsibility of the home owners. Sean says it is through out the city and not limited to just one place. Mayor says we have had 3 water breaks just today and they have been very busy. Sean says the kids are all walking in the roads and how dangerous that is. Sean also asks who is responsible for the Music Hall the Mayor says the Music Hall is responsible for their sidewalks but we can send help if needed. Brennan Howell-Presentation for a resolution from Greater Renewables (Please See Attached) Resolution No. 7 for the year 2025 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for Professional Engineering Services Associated with the Little C Screening Upgrade Project. Council Member Higgins made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 7 for the year 2025. Seconded by Council President Biggs. All members voted “AYE.” The motion passed. Resolution No. 8 for the year 2025 A Resolution approving a contract for the replacement of the roof at 75 Remsen Steet. Council Member Higgins made a MOTION to approve Resolution No.8 for the year 2025. Seconded by Council President Biggs. All members voted “AYE.” The motion passed. Resolution No. 9 for the year 2025 A Resolution awarding a contract to MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. For Professional Engineering Services for the Route 32 Saratoga Street Culvert Project and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract regarding same. Council Member Soloyna made a MOTION to approve Resolution No.9 for the year 2025. Seconded by Council Member Izzo. All members voted “AYE.” The motion passed. At 7:20 PM Council Member Higgins made a MOTION to adjourn. Council Member Izzo seconded the motion. All members voted “AYE.” The Common Council Meeting concluded. ______________________________ Roni Miorin, City Clerk