Albany public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Resources Commission
The commission will hold public hearings and a workshop regarding several development proposals. This includes a project for 62 residential and mixed-use structures in the South End-Groesbeckville Historic District. The agenda also covers plans for a community center and townhouses on Grand Street.
- Construction of 62 residential and mixed-use structures totaling 166 units in South End-Groesbeckville
- Development of a community center and office space at 70 Grand Street
- Construction of four three-story townhouses on Grand Street
Community Police Review Board
The Albany Community Police Review Board will review and vote on findings for six different police misconduct cases. The meeting also includes committee reports and discussions regarding upcoming community forums. Additionally, the board will address bylaws amendments and a member resignation.
- Vote on findings for case CC2020-006 involving allegations of use of force and strip searches
- Vote on findings for case CC2022-034 regarding allegations of requested sexual favors
- Approval of amendments to the Bylaws and Rules regarding conflict of interest
- Review of the 2024 2nd Quarterly Report
- Notice of resignation of board member Michael G. Gaynor
Contract & Supply
The Board of Contract and Supply approved a contract award for the First Street Reconstruction Project. The Board also authorized a modification to the bid advertisement for the Feura Bush WTP Aeration Room Renovation.
- Contract awarded to New Castle Paving LLC for First Street Reconstruction Project ($516,110.75)
- Modification of bid advertisement for Feura Bush WTP Aeration Room Renovation
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
The Albany Common Council will discuss implementing family leave benefits for city employees and supporting state funding for Washington Park projects. The council will also consider an ordinance expanding the definition of aggressive solicitation.
- Ordinance 16.51.24: Implementing family leave benefits for city employees
- Resolutions to support state funding for Washington Park playground and Complete Streets projects
- Ordinance 22.72.24: Expanding definitions of aggressive solicitation
- Resolution 78.72.24R: Supporting the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region's state assistance application
- Renaming portions of Cardinal Avenue and Livingston Avenue