City Council

Minutes of the TROY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING August 5, 2021 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Council President Mantello. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: The roll being called, the following answered to their names: Council Member Gulli, Council Member Ashe-McPherson, Council Member Steele, Council Member Cummings, Council Member Zalewski, Council Member McDermott, Council President Mantello, Chair. In attendance were Mayor Patrick Madden, Deputy Mayor Monica Kurzejeski, Corporation Counsel Richard T. Morrissey, Deputy Police Chief Christopher Kehn, and Detective Josh Comitale. Approximately 3 members of the public attended. Council Member Zalewski made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the prior meeting and approve as posted. Motion passed 7 ayes, 0 nos. Public Forum:  Frank Mayben regarding the 10th St. Park Block Party and the lack of public attendance of Council meetings  Kenny Youngs regarding construction of a wall abutting his property 57. Ordinance Authorizing The City Of Troy To Accept Federal Funding Under The American Rescue Plan (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) Ordinance passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. 58. Ordinance Amending The General And Special Grants Fund Budgets (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) Ordinance passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. 59. Ordinance Authorizing Settlement Of Claim, To Wit: State Farm Insurance Company A/S/O Genevieve M. Stinson, Plaintiff, V. City Of Troy And Eric Kennedy, Defendants, Troy City Court Case Index No. CV-2079-19 (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) Ordinance passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. 60. Ordinance To Appropriate Funds In The 2021 General Fund From The U.S. Department Of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) Ordinance passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. 1 61. Ordinance Amending The 2021 General Fund Budget To Appropriate Additional Funding From The NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee For Pedestrian/Bicyclist Education And Enforcement (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) Ordinance passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. 62. Ordinance Amending The 2021 General Fund Budget To Appropriate Additional Funding From The NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee For Police Traffic Services (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) Ordinance passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. 63. Ordinance To Accept Funds From The NYS Division Of Homeland Security And Emergency Services Tactical Team Targeted Grant Program And Amend The 2021 Special Revenue Fund Budget To Appropriate Funds (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) Ordinance passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. 64. Ordinance Amending The 2021 Water Fund Budget (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) Ordinance passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. 65. Ordinance Amending The 2021 Garbage Fund Budget (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) Ordinance passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. 66. Ordinance Amending The 2021 General Fund Budget (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) Ordinance passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. 59. Resolution Appointing A Commissioner Of Deeds For The City Of Troy (Council President Mantello) Resolution passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. 60. Resolution Reporting The Standard Work Day For Elected And Appointed Employees (Council President Mantello) Resolution passed 6 ayes, 0 nos, 1 abstention (Zalewski). 61. Resolution Authorizing The City To Engage The Bonadio Group For Consulting Services Related To The American Rescue Plan (Council President Mantello) (At The Request Of The Administration) Resolution passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. 62. Resolution Approving The City Clerk’s Appointment Of Albert Ferro As Deputy City Clerk And Setting The Annual Salary Of The Deputy City Clerk (Council Member Zalewski) Resolution passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. A video recording of this meeting is on file at the City Clerk's office 2