City Council

Minutes of the Finance Committee Troy City Council September 21, 2016 7:00 pm The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Council President Mantello and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gary Pavlic. Roll Call: The roll being called the following answered to their names: Council Member Gulli, Council Member McGrath, Council Member Bodnar, Council Member Kopka, Council Member Donohue, Council Member Sullivan-Teta, Council Member Ashe-McPherson and Council President Mantello. Absent Council Member Robert Doherty. In attendance were Deputy Mayor Kurzejeski, Corporation Counsel Kevin Glasheen, Andy Piotrowski, Sharon Martin and two members of the public attended. Consideration of Ordinances: ORD #58 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 GENERAL FUND TO TRANSFER FUNDS WITHIN THE WATER FUND BUDGET AND THE SEWER FUND BUDGET Ordinance passes 8-0 ORD #59 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF TROY PURSUANT TO § 285-49 OF THE TROY CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE REZONING OF AN AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE HILLSIDE AND BEMAN PARK NEIGHBORHOODS FROM THEIR CURRENT R-3 ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION TO AN R-2 ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION Ordinance passes 8-0 ORD #67 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE RECONVEYANCE OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY Sullivan-Teta voiced concerns over the poor tax payment history for the applicant on Ordinance #67 and Ordinance #68. Gulli suggests additional language to be added to Ordinance #67 and #68 regarding the number of reconyances. Mantello request for McGrath to meet with Corporation Counsel to clean up the language before the Regular Council Meeting. Motion to amend Sullivan-Teta, 2nd McGrath. Amended resolution passes 8-0  ORD #68 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE RECONVEYANCE OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY Motion to amend Sullivan-Teta, 2nd McGrath. Passes 8-0 Amended resolution passes 8-0 ORD #69 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM, TO WIT: PATRICK M. HUSSEY v. CITY OF TROY, DONALD C. MARBLE, RYAN DAVIS AND JEREMY MORRIS, INDEX NO.: 253967 Ordinance passes 8-0 Mantello states that Ordinance #71 must be presented before Ordinance #70 ORD #71 ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TROY, CHAPTER 83, PROPERTY, CITY OWNED, ARTICLE I, SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY McGrath explains this ordinance is about making a level playing field as we are trying to put properties back on the tax rolls. Mantello adds this ordinance takes away the advantage of employees when bidding on properties. After much discussion about potential union impact, purchasing adjacent property to your home, and clarifying the titles of city employees a motion was made to amend prior to the Regular Council Meeting. Motion to amend McGrath, 2nd Bodnar 8-0 Amended ordinance passes 8-0 Mantello states we will move to Resolution #93 RES #93 RESOLUTION ENDING THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE CONVEYANCE OF CITY-OWNED SURPLUS REAL ESTATE PARCELS Resolution passes 8-0 ORD #70 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SALES BY THE PROPOSAL SALE METHOD OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTIES Mantello asked Sharon Martin, Assessor if Butrico had a Performance Bond. Martin stated no but he has a certified letter of credit. Upon further discussion it was noted he has no IDA or LDC money. Ordinance passes 8-0  RES #90 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE FRIENDS OF THE COL. ALBERT PAWLING MEMORIAL PARK Resolution passes 8-0 RES #92 RESOLUTION BY THE TROY CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE CITY OF TROY, NY IN ITS APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING TO THE 2016 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) AND CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CMAQ) UNDER THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) AND ADMINISTERED BY NYSDOT Mantello pulled Resolution #92 per request of the Administration Adjournment- Motion to adjourn Kopka, 2nd Gulli Meeting adjourned – 8:02 pm An audio recording of the meeting is on file in the City Clerk’s Office Patricia O’Brien City Clerk