City Council
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · September 7, 2017
Minutes
Minutes of the
Finance Meeting
Troy City Council
September 7, 2017
6:00 pm
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Council President Mantello
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Brian McCandless
The roll being called the following answered to their names: 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 and Council President
Mantello.
In attendance were Mayor Madden, Deputy Mayor Kurzejeski, Corporation Counsel Caruso, and
Superintendent of Public Utilities Chris Wheland. There were approximately 5 members of the public.
Consideration of Ordinances:
ORD #95
Ordinance Authorizing And Directing Sales By The Proposal Sale Method Of City-Owned Real Properties
Council member Kopka passed a handout to all Council members based on the research she had done on the
property. Council President Mantello noted that the ordinance reflected the recommendation from the review
committee. The Council discussed the review committee process. Council President Mantello allowed Mr.
Magur and Mr. Mr. McCandless to address the Council. . Council member Kopka made a motion to strike
James Magur and add Brian McCandless, 2nd Sullivan-Teta. Council President Mantello called for a slow
roll; the vote is as follows: Gulli-no, McGrath-no, Bodnar-no, Doherty-yes, Kopka-yes, Donohue-no,
Sullivan-Teta-yes, Ashe-McPherson-no, Mantello-yes. The motion failed 4 yes, 5 no. Council President
Mantello stated the Council will vote on the original ordinance naming Mr. Magur.
Ordinance passed 7 yes, 2 no (Kopka, Sullivan-Teta)
ORD #96
Ordinance Authorizing The City Of Troy Into A Permanent Right Of Way And Easement With Thomas
Connally
Chris Wheland addressed the Council and stated this is fair market value and we will move the gravel to
another location on the property and we will not have to remove the gravel
Ordinance passed by a unanimous vote.
Adjournment:
Motion to Adjourn – Ashe-McPherson, 2nd Kopka
Meeting adjourned – 6:50 pm
An audio recording of this meeting is available in the City Clerk’s Office
Patti O’Brien
City Clerk
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