City Council

OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED IVlEETING OF THE SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL April 25, 2016 at Ms. asked for a moment called on ,:,e::tm2lfl Selwyn to lead of following members of the Council answered to be to Resolution No. 2016·87 - A Resolution Honoring Veterans Flying the Leather stocking Honor Flight on l\tlay 2016. Mayor Council. County Veteran Services and Greg Furlough from Honor Flight were also on hand. resolution was Kosiur and seconded by Mr. Ferrari. The resolution passed unanimousl y. Resolution No. 2016·088 - A Resolution Recognizing April 29, 2016 as National Arbor Day in the City of Schenectady. Mr. Riggi recognized Schenectady Re-Tree for their work.  Regarding Amending § 234-23 of the Code Regarding Real Property Exemptions "e(:uo'n 151-11 and 228.20.2 Regarding Street Repair. She the city are a serious a to Andrew Leja, '-''-J,''-''.''''-'''«u. - See L<.'-"'JvU amended remarks dated May 1,2016. Seeing no other come forward, Ms. Perazzo declared the public hearing to be closed. 4. Regarding the Proposed 2016 Action Plan (City Development Block Grant). Shane Bargy, Schenectady - Noted he is the Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club and  6 new helps to support UH"UU;:" making the home ownership dream Rev. Phil Grigsby, Schenectady - Noted he supports the recommendation of funding for summer meal programs offered by SICM which is Director. He noted the allows the organization to provide more and for first time they will offer breakfast as welL He the summer program is supported by volunteers. He added that the CDBG funding should go with an on youth basketball program. He also noted the "'-UVH Officer should be a position is full-time within city and perhaps should be called a Officer. He then the recent Times Union article which highlighted that the He should reflect to constructive outlets She added the IS behaviors. Victoria Cooper, Schenectady - Noted she is a Hamilton Hill resident and she is in support CDBG funding She noted that she also been with Better Neighborhoods Inc. and that she near the Arts Center. She noted the organization is a good neighbor and offers a safe environment for youth. She noted the program has offered years of great programming including African dance, drumming and arts. She closed by noting the loss of the Arts Center would destabilize the community and the children would lose a safe after school program. Ellie Pepper, Schenectady - "Good evening and thank you for the opportunity to comment on  6 movement a consumers trauma. noted a daily commitment to the organization which has had a significant impact on the community the past 50 continued CDBG funding and noted her appreciation for past support. for the ongoing support CDBG funding. and U.UJlHLl'F, are making progress. "1-',-,un.LHF, in support of CDBG funding for She thanked lVliki Conn, is on to Hamilton CDBG funding. She noted the need for center is great in the neighborhood and she from programs offered at the center. She afterschool support along with a loving and caring environment. She added programming is and the center has limited opportunities to raise funds. She noted city funding helps the center and the city keep its promise to our youth. She then encouraged residents to save the date for the annual Juneteenth celebration. P.D. Voorhis, Schenectady Noted CDBG funding comes from the federal government and she  61 8 to Hope Edwards, Schenectady - TBU productions impacted her a posItive and her to more in touch her She noted TBU gave her someone to talk to TBU is like family has Regarding the Proposed Amendments 2014 and 2015 Action Plans (City Development Block Grant). no speakers come forward, Ms. declared the public to be APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms. Perazzo asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the April 11, 2016 Council meeting as submitted by the Deputy City Clerk; Mr. Kosiur made a motion to approve the minutes, Mr. Ferrari seconded motion.  6 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LEGISLATIVE ITEMS) to uu\.a"" Lk~VU ..,utocomeTA~nl~l"n Mary ~lcClaine, Schenectady - HI don't Mr. Joseph Berlant. I was told he Bank: Board and to his volunteerism. period of more and not much WWII Seeing no speakers come forward, Ms. Perazzo declared the Privilege of the Floor on the Legislative Agenda closed. INTRODUCTION OF AND ACTION UPON LOCAL LAWS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:  I Donnie Birch, Jr., ;:")CJtlerLeClraa center on the third Marva Isaacs, :Scltlerlectaa the Hamilton Neighborhood host neighborhood association will host a Block to Rich White-Smith, Schenectady - Noted MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL Mr. Kosiur - Noted the Woodlawn Neighborhood Association is having its monthly meeting on April 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hibernian on State Street. He added Schenectady City School Board President Cathy Lewis and School Board member Ann Reilly will be the guest speakers. He also  6 comment to basis. Adjourned: Schenectady Deputy City Clerk Andrew J. 1, 6 VIA E-MAIL and FIRST CLASS MAIL YU~J'VHvJ and Chapter (Streets and Sidewalks). Since that and are once being preSeI1lted. Council. Our Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation National Grid ("National was only provided this latest version of the amendments we are attempting to garner comments from the several National Grid departments having a direct in this legislation, the past week saw several personnel on vacation (due to their childrens' spring breaks). Nevertheless, we respectfully present the following interim comments on the latest proposed amendments, subject to further updating as possible. we 3.  curnstmclt;!s where an existing building or building lot has targeted as a potential has asked National to pre-install infrastructure during a municipal paving project without knowing the characteristics or ultimate needs of the (or if it will be developed at aU). most recent example is a proposed new building plus parking garage a building demo just occurred a ago an area where "'''''''"''''U'''' paving project was performed ~ithin the last 2 - 3 years. In National estimation, the electric requirements for service being requested for the new structures could not been guessed that excavation would have been after City performed may a in that regard, however, thus under ec: