City Council
Regular MeetingSchenectady, NY · April 11, 2016
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED
OF THE SCHENECTADY CITY C01JNCIL
April 11, 2016
~~'UH'-'H Meeting was called to order by the City Council President Leesa Perazzo at 7:04 p.m.
Chambers at
Perazzo asked Lynne Gilmore Director of the Lunn Resource Center for Non-Profits and with the
Reformed Church in Schenectady to provide the invocation.
Ms. called on Rocky Mann to the Pledge of Allegiance.
called the roll and the following members of the City Council answered to be
Mootooveren,
if there were no objections, to
There were no
Resolution No. 2016-073 - A Resolution Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Friends of
the Schenectady County Library. from the of were on
was "'''''PEl Ms. Porterfield seconded by Mr. Mootooveren. resolution passed
Resolution No. 2016-074 - A Resolution Recognizing National Crime Victim's Rights Week.
Representatives affiliated with Crime Victim's Rights Week were on hand and they extended their
gratitude for the recognition by the Mayor and City Council. They also noted the Ceremony of
Remembrance of Homicide victims will be held in the Central Park Rose Garden on April 13 at 12:00
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Regarding Changing Hours of Operation for Certain City Parks
Joseph Pallotolo, - Noted is a member Bellevue Neighborhood Watch and that
the change park was joined by who added the
1'p"''>1'/"l<: to enforcement after dark. She noted the City Code indicates the city parks
of daylight and time of year. She added nefarious activities are taking
dark including use. They by the City Council to act on
to
Seeing no come forward, Ms. Perazzo declared the public to be closed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Communications Presented to the City Council for Monday, April 11, 2016
recommending
Schenectady Municipal
Course."
General:
None
Petitions:
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PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LEGISLATIVE ITEMS)
all to address the .l..J'-',~L"LUU £>.!S,""u\.,,< to corne forward:
have been used for paving and "',",'cla'-fLH],,",
CDBG funds which were earmarked
program. He added he hopes
r"",lYlPl"1t does not
DrC)Ce~~s and the grievance process. He added
a big scar on not
Waive permit fees and what happens? I'll
of the homes on Nott Street. A Guyanese
and grass from the back yard and put down
blacktop. a parking lot. they enclosed entire property with a lacy looking wrought-iron
fence and painted the medallions pink. The house is yellow and the side of the garage was painted
orange. By your standards is that an improvement? Example #2 Across the street a Guyanese family
bought a big two story flat for an investment. Renters live in it. The new owners installed new aluminum
Unanimously
Unanimously
Resolution No. - 83 WO'Drc:u Unanimously
Resolution 2016 84 Unanimously
Resolution No. 2016 - 85 J>U"'LJL\.AL Unanimously
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1 ~UiVIJ'''U Unanimously
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Joy Hall, cars are parking illegally and blocking street access at times. She
mentioned Francis A venue specifically. She also stressed concerns related to potholes and cars blocking
hydrants. She dosed asking the city to do something about it and asked drivers not to speed.
Rockie Mann, Schenectady - Noted he purchased one of the properties on the council agenda
tonight. He added he will be using the property as his headquarters for his business along with
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to the public. He then noted Bellevue will host its annual gar:age
fonner Bellevue Little League field
the park. He noted field is seeing a lot of action and is home to a
10-12. He noted Fairview Park and Central Park Rose Garden
recent storm. He added city personnel were able to clean
reflected on Victim's Right Week event be
Garden and added the list of
Mr. Polimeni - to addressing value added in relation to
changes encourage neighborhood revitalization and
increased property values. He then noted that he is working with Councilmember Mootooveren
on the building permit process and other items looking to help homeowners and improve the
neighborhood. He added it's good to see improvements taking place at the former Bellevue Little
League facility and he appreciates the Valley Cats stepping up to help with the improvements.
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Adjourned:
Seeing no further business to come before the Council, Ms. Perazzo asked for a motion to
was
LH'-'HV'LL Mr. Polimeni.
meeting was adjourned at 8:08
Schenectady Deputy Clerk
Agenda
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
AGENDA FOR
THE COUNCIL CAUCUS
AND
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 11, 2016
Room 209
7:00 P.M.
1. (PUBLIC HEARING)
Regarding Changing Hours of
Operation for Certain City Parks.
(ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION)
1. By Councilmember Mr. Polimeni AN ORDINANCE Re-
Appropriating the 2016 Sewer Fund
Budget.
4 Votes 2016-07
2. By Councilmember Mr. Mootooveren A LOCAL LAW Amending
Chapter 138, Article IV. Regarding
Waiving of Building Permit Fees
INTRODUCED ONLY
With
A RESOLUTION Calling for a
Public Hearing on April 25, 2016
4 Votes 2016-77
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3. By Councilmember Mr. Ferrari A LOCAL LAW Amending § 234-
23 of the City Code Regarding Real
Property Tax Exemptions
INTRODUCED ONLY
With
A RESOLUTION Calling for a
Public Hearing on April 25, 2016.
4 Votes 2016-078
4. By Councilmember Mr. Ferrari AN ORDINANCE Amending
Section 151-11 and 228.20.2
Regarding Street Repair
INTRODUCED ONLY
With
A RESOLUTION Calling for a
Public Hearing on April 25, 2016.
4 Votes 2016-079
5. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Calling for a
Public Hearing Regarding the
Proposed Amendments 2014 and
2015 Action Plans (City
Development Block Grant) to take
place on April 25, 2016.
4 Votes 2016-080
6. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Calling for a
Public Hearing Regarding the
Proposed 2016 Action Plan (City
Development Block Grant) to take
place on April 25, 2016.
4 Votes 2016-081
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7. By Councilmember Mr. Polimeni A RESOLUTION Adopting the
Following Procedures and Policies
for The City of Schenectady for the
Procurement of Goods And Services
Necessary for the Implementation of
Projects Funded by The Governor’s
Office Of Storm Recovery of the
New York State Housing Trust Fund
Corporation.
4 Votes 2016-082
8. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Authorizing the
Sale of 30 Alvey Street.
4 Votes 2016-083
9. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Authorizing the
Sale of 1841 Avenue A.
4 Votes 2016-084
10. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Authorizing the
Sale of 783 State Street.
4 Votes 2016-085
11. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Authorizing the
Sale of 805 Stanley Street.
4 Votes 2016-086
12. By Councilmember Ms. Porterfield A RESOLUTION Commemorating
the 50th Anniversary of the Friends
of the Schenectady County Library.
4 Votes 2016-073
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13. By Councilmember Mr. Ferrari A RESOLUTION Recognizing the
Month of April as National Autism
Awareness Month.
4 Votes 2016-076
14. By Councilmember Mr. Riggi A RESOLUTION Recognizing
National Crime Victim's Rights
Week.
4 Votes 2016-074
15. By Councilmember Mr. Polimeni (CONTRACT & SUPPLY)
A RESOLUTION Accepting the Bid
and Awarding the Contract for
Automotive Tire Changing &
Balancing Equipment to Total Tool,
Ltd.
4 Votes 2016 - CS - 08
16. By Councilmember Ms. Porterfield A RESOLUTION Accepting the Bid
and Awarding the Contract for
Fertilizer, Pesticides & Turf Supplies
for Municipal Golf Course - 2016
Season.
4 Votes 2016 - CS - 09
(ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION)
17. By Councilmember Mr. Polimeni A RESOLUTION Proclaiming April
2016 as Fair Housing Month in the
City of Schenectady.
4 Votes 2016-075
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