City Council

Minutes of the Finance Meeting Troy City Council Thursday, January 21, 2016 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by City Council President Carmella Mantello. Pledge of Allegiance: Peggy Kownack Roll Call: Council Member Gulli, Council Member McGrath, Council Member Bodnar, Council Member Doherty, Council Member Kopka, Council Member Donohue, Council Member Sullivan-Teta, Council Member Ashe-McPherson, Council President Mantello Absent: none In attendance were Mayor Patrick Madden, Acting Deputy Mayor Monica Kurzejski and Acting Corporation Council Kevin Glasheen, and Chris Wheland. Approximately 12 people from the public attended. Acting Deputy Mayor Monica Kurzejski was interviewed the by the Council. Council President Mantello welcomed Monica and asked if she would speak about her background. Ms. Kurzejski gave an overview of her work history. She also stated her goals for Troy and her methodology to achieve these goals. The Council voted unanimously to move Acting Deputy Mayor Monica Kurzejski’s appointment for approval to the February 4, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda. Public Comment: Peggy Kownack and Marie Gavazzi. ORD. #1 ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY 2016 BUDGET TO RECEIVE FEDERAL REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,500 FROM THE “POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES PROGRAM,” GRANT ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE NYS GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS TO THE TROY POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTS IN THE SAME AMOUNT FOR EXPENDITURE. Ordinance Passed by unanimous vote ______________________________________________________________________________ ORD. #2 ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY 2016 BUDGET TO RECEIVE FEDERAL REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,050 FROM THE “BICYCLE HELMET AND CHILD SAFETY PROGRAM,” GRANT ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE NYS GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS TO THE TROY POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTS IN THE SAME AMOUNT FOR EXPENDITURE. Ordinance Passed by unanimous vote  ORD. #3 ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY 2016 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE NYS GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS TO THE TROY POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTS IN THE SAME AMOUNT FOR EXPENDITURE. Ordinance Passed by unanimous vote ORD. #4 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 SPECIAL REVENUE BUDGET TO ACCEPT A NEW YORK STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE CITY’S COUNTER TERRORISM MISSION Ordinance Passed by unanimous vote ORD. #5 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF HALFMOON FOR THE SUPPLY OF WATER TO THE TOWN AT THE WHOLESALE RATE FOR TWENTY (20) YEARS Ordinance Passed by unanimous vote ORD. #7 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT/ACCOUNT AND TO APPROPRIATE CERTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Ordinance Passed by unanimous vote CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS: RES. #1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND ENDORSING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY UNDER THE HUDSOV RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY GRANT PROGRAM FOR A PROJECT ENTITLED THE UNCLE SAM TRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Resolution Passed by unanimous vote RES. #4 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE CITY OF TROY 2016 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT Resolution Passed by unanimous vote RES. #5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION Resolution Passed by unanimous vote RES. #7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW PURSUANT TO THE BONDS ACTS ENACTED IN 1965, 1972, AND 1996 AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND, AS WELL AS FEDERAL GRANT AWARDS AVAILABLE FOR SUCH PROJECTS. Resolution Passed by unanimous vote SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION ON FILE WITH LEGISLATION Motion to Adjourn by Erin Sullivan-Teta, 2nd by Jim Gulli Meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM