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Amsterdam, New York

Amsterdam public meetings in 2025

23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Common Council

Council to authorize RFP for concessionaire services at Riverlink Park

The Common Council will adopt several routine resolutions, including minutes from prior meetings and appointments of officials. It will consider authorizing an interfund loan for a demolition project and advertising bids for sanitary sewer improvements on Broadway. The council will also vote on a request for proposals for concessionaire services at Riverlink Park.

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✓ Decided: City authorizes $1 million interfund loan for demolition project

The Common Council approved a $1,000,000 interfund loan to fund a demolition project and authorized a contract with Megabites Events for concession services at the municipal golf course. It also approved an RFP for Riverlink Park concession services, a bid advertisement for Broadway Hill sanitary sewer improvements, and several routine resolutions including appointments and property disposals.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Common Council

Council to consider sale of auctioned properties

The Common Council will meet to discuss the authorization of sales for auctioned properties. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

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✓ Decided: Council approved resolution to authorize sale of auctioned properties

The Common Council adopted a resolution authorizing the sale of auctioned properties, with ayes from all four council members present and one member absent. The motion to adjourn the meeting also passed with ayes from all four members present.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Common Council

City approves Capital Region Land Bank application for MOVE‑IN NY funding

The Amsterdam Common Council will adopt several resolutions, including endorsing the Capital Region Land Bank’s application for New York State Home and Community Renewal funding under the MOVE‑IN NY program and authorizing a municipal home‑rule request for a school speed‑zone camera demonstration. The council will also consider an ordinance prohibiting parking on the west side of Lark Street and a local law imposing a temporary moratorium on permits for industrial, solar, and battery energy storage projects. Additionally, a contract with New Wave Energy, LLC will be authorized.

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✓ Decided: Council passed a temporary moratorium on industrial solar and battery permits

The Common Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on industrial solar and battery energy storage permits, authorized a three‑year natural gas contract with New Wave Energy, and endorsed a school speed‑zone camera demonstration program. It also adopted the Capital Region Land Bank application, awarded a demolition contract for city‑owned structures, approved an ordinance restricting parking on Lark Street, and approved the city audit.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss cannabis dispensary site plan renewal

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a renewal of site plan and special use approvals for a cannabis dispensary at 161 Church Street. The meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Common Council

Local law to pause industrial, solar, battery permits in Amsterdam

The Common Council will consider several resolutions, including budget transfers for Recreation and Public Works, and an audit approval. It will vote on ordinances that add children‑at‑play signs on Wilbur Street at Lindsay Street and on Brookside Avenue at Storrie Street, adjust a school speed limit on Julia Street, and restrict parking on the west side of Lark Street. The council will also introduce a local law that creates a temporary moratorium on building permits, certificates of occupancy, certificates of use, and land‑use approvals for industrial, solar and battery energy storage projects.

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✓ Decided: Council passed multiple traffic safety ordinances and approved sale of 7 Rockton St

The Common Council, with four of five members present, adopted the minutes from the previous meeting and approved several budget transfers and the city audit. It also authorized the sale of 7 Rockton Street and adopted three traffic‑safety ordinances adding children‑at‑play signs on Wilbur and Brookside streets and a school speed‑limit sign on Julia Street. All actions passed with ayes from the four members present; one member was absent.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

Common Council

Council authorizes $54,147 contract with NYS Unified Court System

The Amsterdam Common Council adopted minutes from recent meetings, declared a pedestrian safety project a Type II SEQRA action, and approved a five‑year contract with the New York State Unified Court System for $54,147. The council also approved an audit payment and introduced two ordinances to add Children‑At‑Play signs at Wilbur & Lindsay Streets and Brookside & Storie Streets.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized a five‑year contract with the NYS Unified Court System

The Common Council approved several resolutions, including a five‑year contract with the New York State Unified Court System. The council also adopted minutes from the public hearing and the previous meeting, approved an audit, and renewed a consulting engagement with Millman, Inc. All resolutions passed with ayes from the four members present, with one member absent. No ordinances were adopted; they were only introduced for future public hearings.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Common Council

Council considers $1.1 million in bonds for street lighting improvements

The Common Council will meet to vote on several resolutions, including funding for city infrastructure and labor contracts. The body is deciding on bond issuance for street lighting and the execution of a police association contract.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.1 M in additional bonds for street‑lighting improvements

The council approved several resolutions, including $1.1 M in additional bonds to fund street‑lighting improvements and a $2.85 M budget transfer for the municipal golf course clubhouse. It also authorized an easement for the Chalmer’s public space boardwalk, a police contract, increased stipends for civil‑service exam proctoring, the sale of 41 Finlay Street, and a write‑off of school taxes. All items passed with four or five votes, with one council member absent on most resolutions.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Common Council

Council to vote on ordinance changing property owner registration rules

The Amsterdam Common Council will consider a series of resolutions, including authorizing purchases, budget transfers, and contracts with local agencies. A key item is Ordinance “I” of 2025, which would modify Chapter 156 of the city code concerning nonresident, residential, and commercial property owner registration. The council will also adopt a resolution establishing a registration fee for nonresident property owners.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts property-owner registration ordinance and $50 fee

The Common Council unanimously approved Ordinance #5 of 2025, amending Chapter 156 to require nonresident, residential and commercial property owners to register a local agent. A separate resolution set the registration fee at $50 per parcel, passing 3‑2. The Council also approved several other items, including a Taser purchase for the police, a memorandum of understanding with Grow Amsterdam for the farmer’s market, and a contract with SIK Ventures to sell liens on the Lower Mills Complex.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

No Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Oct 2, 2025 due to no applications

The Zoning Board of Appeals will not hold its scheduled meeting on October 2, 2025. No new zoning applications have been filed for the Board to consider. Consequently, no decisions or discussions will occur at this time.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews four site plan and special use permit applications

The Amsterdam Planning Commission will consider four applications for site plan approvals and special use permits: a Supported Living Facility at 76 Guy Park Avenue, a minor subdivision on C Street, an auto repair station at 244 West Main Street, and a community center at 149 East Main Street. The commission will also receive a status update on prior approvals from Grant Egelston. No other agenda items are listed.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Common Council

Council authorizes $2,200,00 and $28,000 interfund loans for Chips program and public art

The Amsterdam Common Council will adopt the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting and the public hearings minutes. It will authorize two interfund loans—$2,200,00 to the Capital Fund for the Chips program and $28,000 to the Capital Fund for a public art project. The Council will also approve an Honor Guard budget transfer of $427.44, approve an audit payment, and introduce an ordinance to modify Chapter 156 on property owner registration.

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✓ Decided: Council approved spending from the $175,000 arts fund for the public art project

The Common Council unanimously adopted several resolutions, including authorizing inter‑fund loans for the CHIPS program and the public art project using part of the $175,000 arts fund. It also approved budget transfers for the Honor Guard, the Esperanza Verde Playground, and a contract with the Greater Amsterdam School District for a school resource office. All resolutions passed with ayes from all five council members.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Common Council

Council considers property registration changes and senior housing support

The Common Council will vote on modifications to property owner registration and the addition of a loading zone on Locust Avenue. Members will also consider a resolution supporting a senior housing project at 17-19 Edward Street.

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✓ Decided: Council approved contract with Ambient Environmental, Inc.

The Common Council adopted several resolutions, including approving a contract with Ambient Environmental, Inc. and authorizing a CDTA network access agreement for city employees. It rejected the loading‑zone ordinance (Ordinance F) and withdrew the nonresident‑registration ordinance (Ordinance E). An appointment to the Industrial Development Agency board was tabled.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves multiple budget transfers and project authorizations

The Common Council approved a series of resolutions, including budget amendments for police and fire, fund transfers, and authorizations for engineering and property transactions, all with unanimous votes. The council rejected an ordinance to add a handicap parking space on Locust Avenue and added an introduction for a loading‑zone ordinance. All actions were recorded with the exact vote counts.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $65,000 audit services contract with Bonadio & Co.

The Common Council adopted the minutes from the previous meeting and approved several resolutions, all with unanimous 5‑aye votes. Key actions included authorizing a contract for employee assistance services, a budget transfer for corrosion control, a $65,000 audit services contract, submission of a state parks grant, and support for a $300,000 trail grant for the Amsterdam Industrial Development Agency. An ordinance to create a handicap pick‑up zone was introduced but not adopted.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approved multiple resolutions including demolition bid and insurance renewal

The Common Council adopted the minutes from the previous meeting. It approved a loan agreement with the New York State Military Museum and Veteran Research Center, an equipment lease with Cranesville Properties LLC, and an audit. The council also authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids on the $1 million demolition project funded by a Community Development Block Grant and approved renewal of the city’s property and liability insurance. All resolutions passed with ayes from four council members; one member was absent.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves OpenGov tax‑billing contract and multiple funding resolutions

The Common Council unanimously approved a contract with OpenGov to provide tax and billing services. It also approved several fund‑transfer resolutions, a ceremonial resolution recognizing Juneteenth 2025, adoption of the Montgomery County Hazard Communication Plan, a second inter‑fund loan for the golf course clubhouse, and a contract for a food‑trailer concession at Veteran’s Park. An audit resolution was also approved.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $2.2 M street resurfacing contract for Market Street

The Common Council approved several resolutions, including the sale of four city properties, a $2.2 million contract to resurface Market Street, and the authorization of concessionaire services at Veterans and Riverlink Parks. It also recognized June 2025 as LGBTQI+ Pride Month and approved a lawn‑care services contract costing about $48,000. All votes were recorded, with most passing unanimously; two resolutions passed with one dissenting vote.

Tue May 20, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves supplemental funding for Crescent Avenue Bridge replacement

The Common Council adopted ten resolutions, all of which were approved. Highlights include authorizing a supplemental NYSDOT funding agreement for the Crescent Avenue Bridge replacement, amending the bond resolution to increase the golf‑course clubhouse budget by $185,000, and approving a donation of surplus fire‑truck property. Additional approvals covered budget transfers for an emergency demolition, recreation expenses, an audit, a public‑safety heroes month proclamation, and a mayoral agreement with AFSCME Local 1614.

Tue May 6, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approved a three‑year Procare Management Services contract with PNJ Technology Partners

The Common Council unanimously approved a resolution to execute a Procare Management Services agreement with PNJ Technology Partners, Inc. The three‑year contract includes a price increase to enhance city security and provides level‑one and level‑two IT support. Marvin Lewis will oversee PNJ’s work while focusing on programming, security applications, and project planning. All council members voted aye.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved multiple resolutions, including police tech purchase

The Common Council approved fifteen resolutions, all with unanimous ayes. Key actions include authorizing a police department technology purchase with a narcotics incinerator, establishing a Trail Town Committee, and approving several budget transfers and property sales. No resolutions were denied or tabled.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approved a pilot landscaping contract with Alteri’s for city properties

The Common Council adopted the agenda and approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Alteri’s Landscaping & Snow Plowing, LLC for a one‑time lawn clean‑up pilot on up to 190 city‑owned parcels. Two amendments to the resolution – adding the contract limit and revising the WHEREAS language – were also approved. A separate consent resolution transferring budget for vegetation was approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Golf Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves beverage cart lease, Brightview purchases, and membership extension

The Golf Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It passed resolutions to lease a beverage cart to Megan and to purchase items listed by Brightview, both with unanimous support. A motion also extended a pass holder’s membership through 2025 due to illness-related lack of use.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves contracts, budget transfers and Riverlink Park RFP

The Common Council approved several resolutions, all with ayes from every member. They adopted the previous meeting minutes, ratified the fire chief’s employment agreement, approved multiple budget transfers, and authorized contracts for grant‑writing services and a golf‑course concessionaire. The council also approved the city audit and authorized a request for proposals to replace the Riverlink Park concessionaire.