Amsterdam public meetings in 2025

Common Council

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.

• Resolution #99 – authorizing interfund loan for demolition project (Martuscello)
• Resolution #101 – authorizing request for proposals for concessionaire services at Riverlink Park (Martuscello)
• Resolution #102 – advertising for bids for improvements to sanitary sewer on Broadway (Holiday)
• Resolution #95 – appointing commissioners of deeds (Carpenter)
• Resolution #96 – authorizing disposal of surplus property pursuant to State Finance Law §167 (Martuscello)

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.

• Approved $1,000,000 interfund loan for demolition project (4-0)
• Approved contract with Megabites Events for municipal golf course concession services (4-0)
• Approved RFP for concessionaire services at Riverlink Park (4-0)
• Approved advertisement for bids for Broadway Hill sanitary sewer improvements (4-0)
• Adopted minutes from public hearings, last meeting, and special meeting (4-0)
• Appointed commissioners of deeds, registrar and deputy registrar of vital statistics (4-0)
• Authorized disposal of surplus property pursuant to NY State Finance Law §167 (4-0)
• Approved audit Collins (4-0)

Common Council

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

• Resolution #91: Authorizing sale of auctioned properties Martuscello

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.

• Approved resolution authorizing sale of auctioned properties (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (4-0)

Common Council

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.

• Resolution #86 – endorses Capital Region Land Bank application for NYS Home and Community Renewal funding under MOVE‑IN NY program
• Resolution #87 – authorizes municipal home‑rule request to NYS Senate and Assembly for school speed‑zone camera demonstration program
• Resolution #88 – authorizes contract with New Wave Energy, LLC
• Ordinance “M” of 2025 (Ordinance #9 of 2025) – prohibits parking at all times on the west side of Lark Street (City Code §228‑47)
• Local Law “A” of 2025 (Local Law #1 of 2025) – temporary moratorium on permits for industrial, solar, and battery energy storage systems

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.

• Local Law establishing temporary moratorium on industrial solar and battery permits passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members
• Resolution authorizing a 36‑month natural gas contract with New Wave Energy at $0.4564 per THM passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members
• Resolution authorizing municipal home rule request for school speed‑zone camera demonstration program passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members
• Resolution endorsing Capital Region Land Bank application for Move‑In NY funding passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members
• Resolution awarding demolition contract for city‑owned structures passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members
• Ordinance modifying parking prohibition on west side of Lark Street passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members
• Resolution approving city audit passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members

Planning Commission

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.

• Renewal of Site Plan and Special Use approvals for Licensed Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary at 161 Church Street
• Status update on prior approvals by Housing Inspector Grant Egelston

Common Council

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.

• Resolution #77 – budget transfer for Recreation (Councilmember Martuscello)
• Resolution #78 – budget transfer for Department of Public Works (Councilmember Martuscello)
• Ordinance “J” of 2025 – add children‑at‑play sign at Wilbur Street & Lindsay Street
• Ordinance “K” of 2025 – add children‑at‑play sign at Brookside Ave & Storrie Street
• Local Law “A” of 2025 – temporary moratorium on permits for industrial, solar, and battery energy storage systems

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.

• Adopted minutes from last Common Council meeting (4-0)
• Approved recreation budget transfer (4-0)
• Approved DPW budget transfer (4-0)
• Approved city audit (4-0)
• Authorized sale of 7 Rockton Street (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance J: add Children at Play sign to Wilbur St at Lindsay St (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance K: add Children at Play sign to Brookside Ave at Storrie St (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance L: add school speed‑limit sign to Julia St from Church St to Young Ave (4-0)

Common Council

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.

• Resolution #73 – authorizes five‑year contract with NYS Unified Court System, max compensation $54,147.00
• Resolution #72 – declares 2650 2018 TAP pedestrian safety improvements a Type II SEQRA action
• Resolution #74 – approves audit payment for bills documented in the Pre‑Check Writing Report Parameter dated Nov 5 2025
• Ordinance “J” – adds Children‑At‑Play sign at Wilbur Street and Lindsay Street intersection
• Ordinance “K” – adds Children‑At‑Play sign at Brookside Avenue and Storie Street intersection

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.

• Adopted agenda (5 Resolutions, 1 Consent Resolution, 3 Ordinance Introductions) – ayes from all four council members present
• Adopted minutes from public hearing – ayes from all four council members present (one member absent)
• Adopted minutes from last Common Council meeting – ayes from all four council members present (one member absent)
• Declared 2650 2018 TAP: Amsterdam Pedestrian Improvements a SEQRA Action – discussion noted design finalization and upcoming bid; no vote recorded
• Authorized five‑year contract with NYS Unified Court System – ayes from all four council members present (one member absent)
• Approved audit – ayes from all four council members present (one member absent)
• Authorized mayor to renew engagement with Millman, Inc for actuarial consulting – ayes from all four council members present (one member absent)

Common Council

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.

• Resolution #62: Issuance of $1,100,000 in bonds for street lighting improvements
• Resolution #64: Authorization for Mayor to execute Police Superior Officers Association contract
• Resolution #63: Authorization of easement for the Chalmers public space boardwalk
• Resolution #65: Increase of stipends for proctoring civil service exams
• Resolution #66: Approval of audit

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.

• Approved $1.1M additional bonds for street lighting (4-0)
• Authorized easement for Chalmer’s public space boardwalk (4-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute Police Superior Officers Association contract (4-0)
• Authorized increase of stipends for civil‑service exam proctoring (4-0)
• Approved audit (4-0)
• Authorized sale of 41 Finlay Street (4-0)
• Authorized write‑off of school taxes at the golf course (4-0)
• Authorized $2.85M budget modification for golf course clubhouse (5-0)

Common Council

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.

• Resolution #48 – authorize purchase of taser equipment for the Amsterdam Police Department
• Resolution #53 – authorize contract with Greater Amsterdam School District for law enforcement at varsity sporting events
• Resolution #54 – authorize contract with Greater Amsterdam School District for ambulance services
• Ordinance “I” of 2025 – modify Chapter 156 of the Amsterdam City Code relating to property owner registration
• Resolution #59 – establish registration fee pursuant to Chapter 156 for nonresident property owners

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.

• Adopted Ordinance #5 modifying Chapter 156 – passed 5 ayes
• Established $50 registration fee – passed 3 ayes, 2 nays
• Authorized purchase of new Taser equipment for APD – passed 5 ayes
• Approved MOU with Grow Amsterdam, NY Inc. for farmer’s market – passed 5 ayes
• Authorized contract with SIK Ventures LLC to sell liens on Lower Mills Complex for $75,000 – passed 5 ayes
• Approved budget transfer to Recreation Department laborer and snow‑removal equipment – passed 5 ayes
• Authorized contract with Greater Amsterdam School District for law‑enforcement at varsity events – passed 5 ayes
• Approved city audit – passed 5 ayes

Zoning Board of Appeals

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.

Planning Commission

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.

• 76 Guy Park Avenue – site plan approval and special use permit for a Supported Living Facility
• C Street (SBL# 55.10-2-62) – minor sub‑division application
• 244 West Main Street – site plan approval and special use permit for Danyal Auto Repair Station
• 149 East Main Street – site plan approval for IBERO community center

Common Council

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.

• Resolution adopting minutes from the September 2, 2025 Common Council meeting
• Resolution authorizing interfund loan #1: $2,200,00 to the Capital Fund for the Chips program
• Resolution authorizing interfund loan #2: $28,000 to the Capital Fund for a public art project
• Resolution approving $427.44 Honor Guard uniform allowance transfer
• Introduction of Ordinance "I" of 2025 to modify Chapter 156 property owner registration

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.

• Authorized interfund loans for CHIPS program and public art project (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer for Honor Guard (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer for Esperanza Verde Playground (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute contract with Greater Amsterdam School District for school resource office (5-0)
• Adopted minutes from last Common Council meeting (5-0)
• Adopted minutes from public hearings (5-0)
• Approved audit (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer for recreation feasibility study reimbursement (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to review a single applicant's request. The board will determine if a variance is granted for a specific property requirement.

• Area variance request for 43 Locust Avenue regarding hedges exceeding 3 feet in height at the street intersection

Common Council

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.

• Resolution #30: Support for Five Corners and Home Leasing senior housing project at 17-19 Edward Street
• Ordinance E of 2025: Modifying city code regarding nonresident, residential, or commercial property owner registration
• Ordinance F of 2025: Adding a loading zone on the east side of Locust Avenue in front of 317 Locust Avenue
• Ordinance G of 2025: Introduction of a stop sign on northbound Bridge Street at the NYS Route 30 ramp
• Resolution #28: Approving 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.

• Approved contract with Ambient Environmental, Inc. (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted minutes from last meeting (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted public‑hearing minutes (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized CDTA universal access agreement (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Supported Five Corners senior housing project (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved audit resolution (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Withdrew Ordinance E on property‑owner registration (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Rejected Ordinance F on loading zone (1 aye, 3 nays, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The Amsterdam Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to decide on a site plan for a food pantry at 47 Market Street. The board will also receive a status update on prior approvals and conduct routine procedural items.

• 47 Market Street — site plan approval for Royal Pantry Corporation food pantry (25-20P)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to consider area variance requests. Seven requests involve rear setback requirements, and one involves off-street parking.

• Rear setback variance for 62 Second Ave (Urban Redevelopment Group, LLC)
• Rear setback variance for 9 Roosevelt Rd (Urban Redevelopment Group, LLC)
• Rear setback variance for 13 Roosevelt Rd (Urban Redevelopment Group, LLC)
• Rear setback variance for 17 Harrison Pl (Urban Redevelopment Group, LLC)
• Off-street parking variance for 149 East Main St (Ibero-American Action league)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several budget amendments and fund transfers. The body is deciding on the sale of two city properties and a design agreement for sewer upgrades on Broadway.

• Agreement with KB Engineering & Architecture, PC for Broadway sewer upgrade design services
• Sale of 174 Division Street and 244 W. Main Street
• Option agreement for 399 W. Main Street, 36 Carmichael Street, and 52 Carmichael Street
• Lease agreement with Greater Amsterdam School District for Barkley Elementary School
• Ordinance to add a handicap parking space on the east side of Locust Avenue

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.

• Adopted agenda with one consent resolution, one ordinance, two ordinance introductions (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved amendment to 2024-25 and 2025-26 police budgets (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved fire department allowance budget amendment (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved capital fund check recovery cost transfer (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized agreement with KB Engineering & Architecture for Broadway sewer upgrade, no city cost (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Authorized sale of 174 Division Street and 244 W Main Street for $500 above prior amount (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Rejected Ordinance D to add a handicap parking space on Locust Avenue (1 aye, 4 nays)
• Approved introduction of Ordinance F to add a loading zone on Locust Avenue (4 ayes, 1 nay)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider a site plan application for a food pantry and discuss a mixed-use development project. The body will also receive a status update on prior approvals.

• Site plan approval for Royal Pantry Corporation to operate a food pantry at 47 Market Street
• Site plan approval for Aurora Development & Holding, Inc. for mixed-use commercial and residential space at 20-22 Main Street

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several resolutions including the approval of audit services and a contract for an employee assistance program. The body will also review grant applications for parks and recreational trails.

• Contract for Employee Assistance Program with ESI
• Audit services to be provided by Bonadio & Co., LLP
• Grant application submission to New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
• Support for Amsterdam Industrial Development Agency’s application for the Recreational Trails Program
• Budget transfer for corrosion control pay

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.

• Adopted minutes from last meeting (5 ayes)
• Authorized contract for Employee Assistance Program with ESI (5 ayes)
• Approved budget transfer for corrosion control payment (5 ayes)
• Approved audit services contract with Bonadio & Co. for $65,000 (5 ayes)
• Authorized submission of grant application to NY State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (5 ayes)
• Supported AIDA application for $300,000 trail grant (5 ayes)
• Approved audit resolution (5 ayes)
• Introduced Ordinance D (handicap pick‑up zone) – discussion only, no vote

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to review applicant requests. The board will specifically consider an area variance regarding off-street parking.

• Area variance request for insufficient off-street parking at 20-22 Main Street (25-19Z) by Aurora Development & Holding, Inc.

Common Council

The Amsterdam Common Council will meet to review several resolutions, including a loan agreement and an equipment lease. The body will also vote on the adoption of minutes from the previous meeting and an audit.

• Loan agreement with the NYS Military and Naval Affairs Military Museum and Veteran Research Center
• Equipment lease agreement with Cranesville Properties
• Approval of audit
• Adoption of minutes from the last Common Council meeting

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.

• Adopted minutes from last meeting (approved with ayes from four council members; one absent)
• Authorized loan agreement with NYS Military Museum and Veteran Research Center (approved with ayes from four council members; one absent)
• Authorized equipment lease agreement with Cranesville Properties LLC (approved with ayes from four council members; one absent)
• Approved audit (approved with ayes from four council members; one absent)
• Authorized City Clerk to advertise for bids for the 2025 demolition project (approved with ayes from four council members; one absent)
• Renewed property and liability insurance (approved with ayes from four council members; one absent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three new applications for site plan approvals and permits. The board will also review ongoing business regarding an athletic facility and senior housing projects.

• 38 Lyon Street: minor sub-division application by City of Amsterdam
• 41 Church Street: site plan and special use permit for 3-unit multi-family housing
• 20-22 Main Street: site plan for mixed-use building with commercial space and apartments
• 305 E. Main St & 27 Lefferts St: special use permit and site plan for athletic facility
• 17-19 Edward St: special use permit and site plan for senior housing

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on several fund transfers for city infrastructure and a contract for tax billing services. The meeting includes a review of the city audit and a ceremonial resolution for Juneteenth.

• Resolution #245: Contract with OpenGov for tax billing services
• Resolution #246: Transfer of funds for continued contract operations at WWTP
• Resolution #247: Transfer of funds for Water Fund waste pump project
• Resolution #250: Approval of audit
• Resolution #249: Budget transfer for military banners

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.

• Adopted minutes from the previous meeting (approved with ayes from all Council members)
• Authorized execution of contract with OpenGov for tax billing services (approved with ayes from all Council members)
• Approved transfer of funds for continued contract operations at the WWTP (approved with ayes from all Council members)
• Approved transfer of funds for the water fund waste pump project (approved with ayes from all Council members)
• Adopted ceremonial resolution recognizing Juneteenth 2025 (approved with ayes from all Council members)
• Approved budget transfer for military banners (approved with ayes from all Council members)
• Adopted Montgomery County Hazard Communication Plan (approved with ayes from all Council members)
• Authorized second inter‑fund loan for golf course clubhouse (approved with ayes from all Council members)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to consider variance requests for a development project. The board will review applications regarding parking, lot size, and building height.

• Area variance for 17-19 Edward St (25-13Z, 25-14Z, 25-15Z) regarding insufficient off-street parking
• Area variance for 17-19 Edward St regarding substandard lot size
• Area variance for 17-19 Edward St regarding maximum allowable building height

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on the sale of four specific street addresses and the management of concession services at Veterans Park and Riverlink Park. The body will also review an audit and adopt previous meeting minutes.

• Sale of 65 Academy Street, 16 Union Street, 127 Division Street, and 36 John Street
• Request for proposals for concessionaire services at Veterans Park
• Contract with Megabites Events, LLC for concessionaire services at Riverlink Park
• Termination of contract with Brent Yager and Cory Yager for Riverlink Park concessions
• Ceremonial resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQI+ Pride Month

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.

• Approved sale of 65 Academy St, 16 Union St, 127 Division St, and 36 John St (all ayes)
• Approved ceremonial resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQI+ Pride Month (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Authorized contract with Megabites Events LLC for concessionaire services at Riverlink Park (all ayes)
• Authorized termination of contract with Brent Yager and Corey Yager (all ayes)
• Approved $2.2 M 2025 Street Resurfacing Program for Market Street (all ayes)
• Approved Honor Guard budget transfer (all ayes)
• Approved award of contracts for lawn‑care services (~$48,000) (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Authorized 24 Regina Lane connection to sanitary sewer (all ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review three special use permit and site plan applications. The board will discuss proposals for a cannabis microbusiness, an athletic facility, and senior housing.

• Special use permit for Licensed Adult Use Cannabis Microbusiness at 2 Ann Street
• Site plan approval and special use permit for an Athletic Facility at 305 E. Main St & 27 Lefferts St
• Site plan approval and special use permit for senior housing at 17-19 Edward Street

Common Council

The Amsterdam Common Council will conduct its regular meeting, adopting minutes from prior sessions and voting on several routine resolutions. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Adopt minutes from last Common Council meeting (Resolution #220)
• Adopt minutes from Public Hearing (Resolution #221)
• Authorize donation of surplus property (Resolution #222)
• Authorize Mayor to sign AFSCME agreement (Resolution #223)
• Emergency fund budget transfer (Resolution #224)

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.

• Approved supplemental NYSDOT funding agreement for Crescent Avenue Bridge replacement (ayes from all members)
• Amended bond resolution to increase golf‑course clubhouse cost by $185,000 (ayes from all members)
• Authorized donation of surplus fire‑truck property (4 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Approved budget transfer for emergency demolition of Elk Street building (ayes from all members)
• Approved recreation budget transfers covering six weeks of expenses (ayes from all members)
• Approved city audit (ayes from all members)
• Established June as Public Safety Heroes Month (ayes from all members)
• Authorized mayor to execute memorandum of agreement with AFSCME Council 66 Local 1614 (ayes from all members)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a series of resolutions including awarding a contract to replace the Crescent Avenue bridge, authorizing contracts for IT services and prescription benefit management, and approving health insurance renewals. Additional items include fund transfers for water filter repairs, appointment to the Amsterdam Industrial Development Agency, and disposal of surplus property.

• Resolution authorizing award of contract to replace Crescent Avenue bridge over North Chuctanunda Creek (BIN 2268910)
• Resolution authorizing execution of Medicare Advantage renewal
• Resolution authorizing execution of renewal with MVP Health Care for health insurance benefits
• Resolution transferring funds for water filter repairs
• Resolution appointing James M. Stevens to the Amsterdam Industrial Development Agency board

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.

• Approved Procare Management Services contract with PNJ Technology Partners (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of the Common Council resolution from the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Matrix Quality Care for prescription benefit management services (unanimous)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with ElectrIX and Health Care Solutions, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Medicare Advantage plan (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of MVP Health Care health insurance benefits (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of funds for water filter repairs (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will not hold its scheduled May 1, 2025 meeting because there are no new applications before the board. This notice was sent to board members and city officials.

• No applications filed, meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Amsterdam Planning Commission will meet on April 23, 2025, at 6 p.m. in City Hall, Room 204, to discuss and potentially decide on three site plan and special use permit applications. Items include a licensed adult-use cannabis microbusiness at 2 Ann Street, an alternate care facility at 42 Daniels Street, and a discounted retail grocery store at 1 Market Street.

• 2 Ann Street – site plan approval and special use permit for a Licensed Adult Use Cannabis Microbusiness (Higher Grounds Holdings, LLC)
• 42 Daniels Street – site plan approval for an Alternate Care Facility (Liberty ARC)
• 1 Market Street – site plan approval for a discounted retail grocery store (What-A-Bargain Grocery)
• Status update on prior approvals by Housing Inspector Grant Egelston

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several resolutions at its April 15 meeting. Notable actions include authorizing a contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, approving budget transfers for the golf course and public works, and advertising for bids on the 2025 street resurfacing program. The agenda also includes a resolution to sell two lots subdivided from 38 Lyon Street and to adopt an Empire State Trail Town Action Agenda.

• Resolution authorizing contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC
• Resolution authorizing sale of two lots subdivided from 38 Lyon Street
• Resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for 2025 Street Resurfacing Program
• Multiple budget transfers: golf clubhouse, golf course deficit, golf maintenance, DPW
• Resolution recognizing Empire State Trail Town Action Agenda and establishing Town Committee

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.

• Approved resolution authorizing police department technology purchase, including incinerator (unanimous)
• Approved resolution establishing a Trail Town Committee to promote the city’s Trail Town status (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing contract with County of Montgomery for grass and brush control on county highways (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing purchase of technology for the APD (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer for golf clubhouse using additional state aid (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer for golf course deficit final payment of $7.6 million loan (unanimous)
• Approved sale of two lots subdivided from 38 Lyon Street (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 99 Grove Street and 113 Grove Street (consent) (unanimous)

Common Council

The Amsterdam Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing an agreement with Alteri's Landscaping & Snow Plowing, LLC for landscaping services. No other substantive items are listed; the remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Resolution authorizing agreement with Alteri's Landscaping & Snow Plowing, LLC for landscaping services (no dollar amount specified)

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.

• Adopted agenda with one consent resolution (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to add contract limit of 190 parcels (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to change WHEREAS wording (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing agreement with Alteri’s Landscaping & Snow Plowing, LLC (3‑0)
• Approved Budget Transfer – Vegetation (Consent) (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Golf Commission

The Golf Commission will hear updates on course conditions, equipment requests, and the concessionaire and golf pro reports. They will also discuss revenue comparisons between 2023 and 2024, year-to-date pass holder bookings, and the Muni budget. New business includes tee box signage and reviewing the parking situation for 2025.

• Course maintenance report and update on equipment requested from common council liaisons
• Concessionaire report from Dan Q. (Megan if available)
• Golf Pro Report: pricing on website update, Foreup update, golf cart delivery update, practice range plan
• Revenue comparison 23/24, year-to-date pass holder bookings, Muni budget review, outings and tournaments booked
• New business: course tee box signage and review of parking situation for 2025

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.

• Approved previous meeting notes
• Approved lease of beverage cart to Megan (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of items listed by Brightview (all in favor)
• Extended pass holder membership to 2025 (motion passed)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on several resolutions, including ratifying a new employment agreement for Fire Chief Anthony Agresta, approving budget transfers for the fire, engineering, police, and city clerk departments, and authorizing a contract with Orion Management Company for grant writing services. The council will also consider a contract with Megabites Martuscello and an appointment to the Golf Commission. The meeting includes a Committee of the Whole session at 5:30 p.m. to review agenda items.

• Ratify employment agreement for Fire Chief Anthony Agresta
• Budget transfers for Fire, Engineering, Police, and City Clerk departments
• Authorize contract with Orion Management Company for grant writing services
• Authorize contract with Megabites Martuscello
• Appointment of Raymond Fyfe to the City of Amsterdam Golf Commission

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.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified Fire Chief Anthony Agresta employment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers for Fire Chief, City Engineer, Police Chief, and City Clerk (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Orion Management for grant‑writing services (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Megan Podrazik (Megabites) for golf‑course concessionaire services (unanimous)
• Approved city audit (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for concessionaire services at Riverlink Park (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Amsterdam Planning Commission will meet on March 26, 2025, to review three site plan applications: a licensed adult-use cannabis microbusiness with live entertainment at 2 Ann Street, a barbershop at 36 Main Street, and a tattoo studio at 100 Market Street. The cannabis application is contingent on ZBA approval for insufficient off-street parking. The meeting also includes a status update on prior approvals.

• 2 Ann Street – Higher Grounds Holdings, LLC (Matthew Burke) site plan approval and special use permit for licensed adult-use cannabis microbusiness and live entertainment, contingent on ZBA parking approval
• 36 Main Street – 1885 Custom Barbershop (Scott Ramirez) site plan approval for a barbershop
• 100 Market Street – Black Pearl X Tattoo (John Hopkins) site plan approval for a tattoo studio by appointment only
• Status update on prior approvals by Grant Egelston

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to review a single application. The board will determine if a variance should be granted for a property regarding parking requirements.

• Area variance request for 2 Ann Street (25-01Z) regarding insufficient off-street parking

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on several resolutions, including awarding a contract for water treatment plant chemical bids, appointing a chief water treatment plant operator, and approving budget transfers and appointments. The meeting also covers adoption of minutes and other routine business.

• Resolution awarding contract for water treatment plant chemical bids
• Resolution appointing Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator
• Resolution approving budget transfer
• Resolution appointing Commissioners of Deeds (Lisa Luber & Robin Waldron)
• Resolution approving transfer of funds for grant writer

The Common Council approved a resolution for a grant to demolish 23 properties in Amsterdam, and appointed Brett Sherman as Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator. The council also approved several other resolutions, including budget transfers, a contract for water treatment plant chemicals, and appointments of commissioners of deeds. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the appointment of Christopher Carpenter.

• Approved resolution for grant to demolish 23 properties (unanimous)
• Appointed Brett Sherman as Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer resolution (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for WTP chemical bids (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of funds for grant writing services (unanimous)
• Appointed Lisa Luber and Robin Waldron as Commissioners of Deeds (unanimous)
• Approved audit resolution (unanimous)
• Appointed Ronald Raco as Commissioner of Deeds (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course Commission reviewed a proposed food and beverage contract with Megabites that would run from April 1 through Dec. 31, split into two revenue-sharing periods. The Common Council will vote on the contract next week. The commission also heard maintenance updates on equipment and facilities, and a golf pro report on new carts, signage, and tee colors.

• Proposed Megabites contract: 5% of gross revenue from food and beverage until clubhouse opens, then 8% or $5,000 minimum monthly
• Clubhouse construction targeted for substantial completion by Aug. 1
• Maintenance issues: roof leak, cracked septic cover, old equipment needing replacement
• 40 new golf carts to be delivered in April, bringing fleet to 60
• New non-gendered tee colors and course signage to be ordered

The Golf Commission discussed the proposed concessionaire contract with Megabites, which would operate food and beverage services at the course and later the new clubhouse. The contract, set for a Common Council vote next week, includes a two-tier rent structure and requires the city to make facility improvements. No formal decisions were made by the commission; the meeting was informational.

• Reviewed Megabites proposed contract for food and beverage services (no vote)
• Noted Common Council will vote on the contract next week
• Discussed maintenance issues: roof leak, septic crack, old equipment (no action)
• Noted 40 new golf carts to be delivered in April
• Rejected Fairway IQ for cart monitoring; alternative plan needed
• Planned new course signage and non-gendered tee colors
• Set next meeting for April 8, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an area variance request from Matthew Burke (Higher Grounds Holdings, LLC) for insufficient off-street parking at 2 Ann Street (case 25-01Z). The board will decide whether to grant the variance. No other items are on the agenda.

• Area variance hearing for insufficient off-street parking at 2 Ann Street (25-01Z) — applicant Matthew Burke for Higher Grounds Holdings, LLC

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several routine items including adoption of minutes and fund transfers, and is scheduled to vote on Ordinance "C" of 2025 that modifies Section 228-17 of the city code to update parking prohibition schedules. The meeting also includes resolutions for transferring funds for equipment at the wastewater treatment plant and for sanitation repairs.

• Ordinance "C" of 2025: modifies parking prohibition times in Amsterdam City Code Section 228-17
• Resolution to transfer funds for equipment at the WWTP
• Resolution for budget transfer for sanitation repairs
• Adoption of regular meeting minutes and special meeting minutes from February 27, 2025
• Approval of audit

The Common Council approved all nine resolutions on the agenda, including transferring funds for WWTP equipment and sanitation repairs, approving an audit, amending a contract with LaBella Associates for the Complete Streets Plan, authorizing advertisement for bids for the Crescent Avenue Bridge, reimbursing the Casale Law Firm for a Westlaw subscription, and authorizing inter-fund loans for the golf course clubhouse. An ordinance modifying parking prohibitions was also approved. All votes were unanimous among the four present members.

• Approved resolution to transfer funds for WWTP equipment (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer for sanitation repairs (unanimous)
• Approved audit resolution (unanimous)
• Amended and approved contract with LaBella Associates for Complete Streets Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement for bids for Crescent Avenue Bridge (unanimous)
• Amended and approved reimbursement to Casale Law Firm for Westlaw subscription (unanimous)
• Amended and approved inter-fund loans for golf course clubhouse (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #3 of 2025 modifying parking prohibitions (unanimous)

Common Council

The Amsterdam Common Council will meet to discuss amending a contract with LaBella Associates for the complete street plan for Main Street and Bridge Street, expanding the scope to include Schyler Street reconstruction. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and adoption of the agenda.

• Discussion with NYS DOT on amending LaBella Associates contract for Main Street and Bridge Street complete street plan to include Schyler Street reconstruction

The Common Council held a special meeting with NYS DOT to discuss amending the LaBella Associates contract for the Complete Streets plan to include Schuyler Street reconstruction. No formal votes were taken; the council plans to add a resolution to the March 4 agenda. The meeting was not live-streamed due to technology failure.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:07am (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on resolutions including awarding a plumbing contract for the Southside Realm Improvements (Boardwalk) project, authorizing agreements with New York State for housing rehabilitation and lead lateral replacement programs, and introducing an ordinance to modify parking prohibited times. Several budget transfers and re-appointments to boards are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to award plumbing contract for Southside Realm Improvements (Boardwalk) project
• Resolution authorizing agreement with NYS Office of Community Renewal for HOME Owner Occupied Rehab Program
• Resolution authorizing agreement with NYS Office of Community Renewal for CDBG Leadline Lateral Replacement Program
• Resolution waiving late fees for 68, 72, and 78 Forbes Street per City Code Section 156-6
• Introduction of Ordinance C of 2025 modifying parking prohibited times (Section 228-17)

The Common Council approved all resolutions on the agenda, including awarding a plumbing contract for the Southside Realm Improvements (Boardwalk) project, re-appointing members to boards, and authorizing agreements for housing rehabilitation and lead line replacement programs. A contract with Gallagher Benefit Services was approved 4-1, and a settlement in Alan Drake vs. City of Amsterdam was approved 4-1. An ordinance to give police enforcement authority for fire lanes was introduced for a public hearing on March 4, 2025.

• Approved plumbing contract for Southside Realm Improvements (Boardwalk) project (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Robert Martin to Capital Region Land Bank Board (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with NYS Office of Community Renewal for HOME-funded owner-occupied rehab program (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with NYS for CDBG-funded lead line replacement program (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. (4-1)
• Approved settlement in Alan Drake vs. City of Amsterdam (4-1)
• Introduced Ordinance C of 2025 for fire lane enforcement (public hearing March 4, 2025)
• Approved budget transfers for CHIPS reimbursement, IT, sewer pump station, and ARPA funds (unanimous)

Common Council

The Amsterdam Common Council will hold its regular meeting on February 4, 2025, to vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Items include adopting minutes, awarding a plumbing contract for the Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse, and modifying city codes related to cannabis businesses and notice requirements.

• Award plumbing and mechanical contract for Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse
• Amend Complete Street Plan for Main Street and Bridge Street to include Schuyler Street reconstruction
• Vote on Ordinance #1 of 2025 modifying notice requirements for city holidays
• Vote on Ordinance #2 of 2025 modifying regulations for cannabis, tobacco, and vape businesses
• Authorize settlement of check fraud claim

The Common Council approved multiple resolutions including awarding plumbing and mechanical contracts for the golf course clubhouse, authorizing bonds for street lighting and capital projects, and adopting two ordinances. A resolution to amend the LaBella contract for the Complete Street Plan was withdrawn. Several resolutions passed with one nay vote each, including the Capital Roots MOU, CDTA bus shelter contract, and Cranesville Properties lease.

• Approved plumbing and mechanical contracts for golf course clubhouse (unanimous)
• Approved $946,266 additional bonds for street lighting improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $4,112,000 bonds for capital purposes including golf carts (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #1 of 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2 of 2025 (unanimous)
• Withdrew resolution to amend LaBella contract for Complete Street Plan (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Capital Roots for bike racks and repair kits (4-1)
• Approved CDTA bus shelter contract on Church Street (4-1)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets for old business only, with no new applications. The sole item is a request from 26 Elk Street Amsterdam LLC for three area variances regarding a sign that exceeds height and size limits and advertises off-premises products.

• 26 Elk Street – three area variances for a sign exceeding height limit, exceeding 100 sq. ft., and advertising product/service not on premises (cases 24-29Z, 24-30Z, 24-31Z)

Planning Commission

The Amsterdam Planning Commission announced that its January 22, 2025 meeting is cancelled because no new applications were submitted for review. The commission, which meets at City Hall, typically reviews zoning and development proposals but has no items to act on this month.

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on a budget transfer of $60,400 from contingency to cover deductibles for three settled liability claims. They will also consider a three-year agreement with Montgomery County for leachate disposal at $0.045 per gallon, a resolution supporting the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway nomination, and an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Budget transfer of $60,400 from contingency to judgments and claims for law enforcement and general liability insurance deductibles
• Three-year agreement with Montgomery County for Eastern Landfill leachate disposal and treatment at $0.045 per gallon (previously $0.04)
• Resolution supporting the nomination of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway and adoption of a corridor management plan
• Appointment of Nicolette Domkowski of 4 Oak Lane to the Zoning Board of Appeals with term expiring January 31, 2028
• Approval of audit of bills presented in the Pre-Check Writing Report dated January 21, 2025

The Common Council approved resolutions to award mechanical and electrical contracts for the Southside Boardwalk improvements to A Treffeisen & Son LLC and Spring Electric, and rejected the plumbing bid for rebid. The council also approved a three-year leachate disposal agreement with Montgomery County, a budget transfer for settled claims, and several other routine items. All votes passed with ayes from present members except the budget transfer, which had one nay and one absent.

• Awarded mechanical contract to A Treffeisen & Son LLC for Southside Boardwalk (all present ayes)
• Awarded electrical contract to Spring Electric for Southside Boardwalk (all present ayes)
• Rejected plumbing bid for Southside Boardwalk; rebid scheduled (all present ayes)
• Approved 3-year leachate disposal agreement with Montgomery County (all present ayes)
• Approved 2024-25 budget transfer for judgments and claims (3 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent)
• Approved Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway nomination resolution (all present ayes)
• Appointed member to Zoning Board of Appeals (all present ayes)
• Approved regular meeting minutes (all present ayes)

Golf Commission

The Golf Commission discussed equipment needs totaling over $140,000, including a triplex mower for $39,995, a fairway mower for $80,000, and other items. Public comments addressed membership plan preferences and revenue breakdowns. The clubhouse project faces high HVAC bids, with bids due Friday and a target opening of August 1st. The commission also reviewed the concessionaire contract negotiations and course signage needs.

• Equipment requests: triplex machine ($39,995), fairway mower ($80,000), reel and blades ($15,000), bunker machine ($8,000–$10,000)
• Clubhouse HVAC bids coming in very high; city will solicit lower bids; contractor chosen for other work; target August 1st completion
• Public comments on reinstating Unlimited Membership and providing better revenue breakdown for legacy plan
• Concessionaire contract negotiations scheduled with Megan and Mayor
• Course directional signage needed for next season due to construction

The Golf Commission held a regular meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. Members discussed equipment needs, with a triplex machine identified as the top priority, and agreed to verify available funds. Public comments raised concerns about legacy memberships and revenue reporting, but no decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• Approved previous meeting notes (Bill/Dan)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Amsterdam Common Council will vote on multiple resolutions including the sale of city-owned properties, approval of a Deputy Chief of Police employment agreement, and a $75,000 budget transfer for foreclosure expenses. Key decisions include selling 20-22 Main Street to Aurora Development & Holdings Inc. for $55,000 as part of a Restore NY grant, and authorizing a snow removal contract with Montgomery County.

• Sale of 20-22 Main Street to Aurora Development & Holdings Inc. for $55,000 (part of $1M Restore NY grant)
• Sale of four city-owned properties: 5 Orange St ($8,000), 91-93 Brookside Ave ($5,000), 49 Mechanic St ($1,500), 13 McDonnell St ($5,000)
• Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Superior Officers Association for Deputy Chief of Police position
• Transfer of $75,000 from contingency to tax advertising for In Rem foreclosure expenses
• Two-year snow/ice control contract with Montgomery County for Sandy Drive ($2,421.89 for 2025, $2,506.66 for 2026)

The Common Council approved the sale of several city-owned properties, including 20-22 Main Street, and authorized the appointment of Sal Magna as Deputy Chief of Police. It also approved budget transfers for foreclosure expenses and urgent backwash tank pump replacements, and introduced two ordinances for public hearing.

• Approved sale of city-owned properties including 5 Orange St, 91-93 Brookside, 49 Mechanic St, 13 McDonnell (all ayes)
• Approved agreement for Deputy Chief of Police, appointing Sal Magna (all ayes)
• Approved sale of 20-22 Main Street to Aurora Development & Holdings, Inc. (all ayes)
• Approved transfer of funds for foreclosure expenses (all ayes)
• Approved budget transfer for backwash tank pump replacements, estimated $400,000 (all ayes)
• Approved budget transfer for City Clerk's budget (all ayes)
• Introduced Ordinance #1 of 2025 on notice requirements for city defects, public hearing Jan 21, 2025
• Introduced Ordinance #2 of 2025 on cannabis/tobacco/vape businesses, public hearing Jan 21, 2025