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Wed Aug 12, 2026
Board of Public Safety (BOPS)
Board to recommend regulating e-bikes in Glens Falls
The Board of Public Safety will consider a resolution advising the Common Council to regulate e-bikes and electronic assist bikes in the city. The board will also vote on consent items approving the Adirondack Balloon Festival opening ceremony, a street closure for the balloon block party, and the WTEN backpack giveaway. Discussions include Goodwin Avenue history, a vehicle/pedestrian intersection update at Crandall and Horicon, and parking changes near Warren and Church Streets.
- Resolution to recommend e-bike regulation to Common Council
- Approve Adirondack Balloon Festival opening ceremony Sept. 17, 2026
- Approve street closure for Sept. 16 balloon block party
- Approve WTEN backpack giveaway Aug. 28, 2026
- Parking changes near Warren and Church Streets
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Board of Public Safety
City of Glens Falls, New York
Meets Second Wednesday 4 p.m.
2nd Flr. City Hall
42 Ridge St.
Wednesday August 12, 2026
Chair: Mayor Diana Palmer.
Membership: Tambrie Alden, Belinda Bradley, Larry Clancy, Aaron
Frankenfeld, Robert Haas, and Mike Seidel.
CALL TO ORDER
l Call to order
l Public Comment. Members of the public have three minutes to address the board
on a matter of concern dealing with public safety.
Presentation Warren County Sheriff James LaFarr
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution Approve Adirondack Balloon Festival Opening Ceremony Sept. 17, 2026
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL OPENING
CEREMONY SEPT. 17, 2026.PDF
2026-09-17 ADK BALLOON FEST DAY 1 LAUNCH REDACTED.PDF
2026 BALLOON FEST PERMIT FOR A LARGE PUBLIC GATHERING DOS
REDACTED.PDF
Resolution Approve Street Closure For Sept. 16, 2026, Balloon Block Party
RESOLUTION APPROVE STREET CLOSING FOR SEPT. 16 BALLOON
BLOCK PARTY.PDF
BLOCK PARTY BALLOON BLOCK PARTY REVISED_REDACTED.PDF
Resolution Approve The Annual WTEN Backpack Giveaway August 28, 2026
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE WTEN BACKPACK GIVEAWAY EVENT
AUGUST 28 2026.PDF
WTEN BACKPACK GIVEAWAYREDACTED.PDF
REGULAR AGENDA
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Resolution To Advise The Common Council To Regulate The Use Of E-Bikes And
Electronic Assist Bikes In The City
RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND E-BIKES LAW.PDF
E-BIKES LAW.PDF
OLD BUSINESS
Goodwin Avenue History, Discussion
GOODWIN AVE HISTORY, CITY ENGINE …
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Common Council
Council to consider zoning change allowing farm stands in certain districts
The Glens Falls Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning amendment to permit farm stands in certain districts. The regular agenda also includes resolutions to sell city property at 42 Mason St., approve local laws on senior citizen and disability tax exemptions and parking time limits, and appoint a full-time city attorney. Several consent agenda items cover routine approvals such as warrants, permits, and reports.
- Public hearing and resolution to amend zoning code (Chapter 220) to allow farm stands
- Resolution to sell property at 42 Mason St.
- Local law to approve senior citizens tax exemption (Chapter 196, Article III)
- Local law to approve tax exemption for persons with disabilities and limited income (Chapter 196, Article VII)
- Resolution to appoint a full-time city attorney
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CITY OF GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK
Aug. 11, 2026
7:30 p.m. City Hall, Third Floor
42 Ridge St.
Glens Falls, New York
Regular Session
Public hearing begins at 7:25 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing For Local Law _-2026 To Amend City Code, Chapter 220 Of The City
Code, Concerning Zoning To Permit Farm Stands In Certain Zoning Districts
7:25 p.m. Common Council chamber, 3rd Flr. City Hall, 42 Ridge St. Glens Falls,
New York, 12801
RESOLUTION AMEND LOCAL LAW CHAPTER 220 TO ALLOW FARM
STANDS.PDF
PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT - UPDATED 8.6.26 (.PDF
STATEMENT ON DRAFT OF ZONING CODE CHANGE.PDF
CALL TO ORDER
1.I Call to Order of the regular session
1.II Pledge of Allegiance, led by Ward 4 Council member Ben Lapham
1.III Public Comment Period / 3-Minute opportunity to address the Council
1.IV Committee Reports:
l Mary Gooden, at-large councilwoman, chairs Planning and Development.
l Daniel Donohue, Ward 1 councilman, chairs Audit and Finance.
l Bob Landry, Ward 2 councilman, chairs Labor Management/Personnel
l Daniel Rice, Ward 3 councilman, chairs Policy Committee
l Ben Lapham, Ward 4 councilman chairs Technology
l Sean Palladino, Ward 5 councilman, chairs Quality of Life
Guest Presentation: Warren County Sheriff Jim LaFarr
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution Accept The Minutes Of The July 28, 2026 Common Council Meeting
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RESOLUTION ACCEPT JULY 28 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.PDF
7.28.2026 CC MINUTES.PDF
Resolution Approve The Warran …
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Common Council
Council to vote on $1.1M bond for Civic Center solar array
The Glens Falls Common Council will hold public hearings on tax exemptions for seniors and persons with disabilities, and on parking time-limit changes. The regular agenda includes authorizing a $1,118,864 bond for a Civic Center solar array, adjusting parking permit fees, and a feasibility study for a potential firehouse. Several resolutions cover consent items like warrants, manual payments, and mobile food licenses.
- Public hearing on amending Chapter 196 Article VII (disability tax exemption)
- Public hearing on amending Chapter 196 Article III (senior citizens tax exemption)
- Public hearing on amending Chapter 208 (vehicles and traffic, parking time limits)
- Resolution authorizing $1,118,864 bonds for Civic Center solar array
- Resolution to enter professional services agreement with Phinney Design Group for firehouse feasibility study
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CITY OF GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK
July 28, 2026
7:30 p.m. City Hall, Third Floor
42 Ridge St.
Glens Falls, New York
Regular Session
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 196 ARTICLE
VII (PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED INCOMES TAX EXEMPTION)
Public Hearing: 7:15 p.m., July 28, 2026, Glens Falls Common Council Chambers,
City Hall, 42 Ridge St., 3rd Floor.
RESOLUTION TO AMEND LOCAL LAW PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND
LIMITED INCOME.PDF
DRAFT LOCAL LAW FOR DISABILITY TAX EXEM_TAYLOR BASFORD.PDF
REDLINE LOCAL LAW PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED
INCOME.PDF
Public Hearing On Resolution To Amend Local Law Chapter 196 Article III Concerning
Senior Citizens Tax Exemption, Provides Certain Exemptions From The City’s Taxation
Of Real Property According To Income, For Individuals Who Qualify Under Real Property
Tax Law § 46
Public Hearing: 7:20 p.m., July 28, 2026, Glens Falls Common Council Chambers,
City Hall, 42 Ridge St., 3rd Floor.
RESOLUTION TO AMEND LOCAL LAW CHAPTER 196 ARTICLE III--SENIOR
CITIZENS TAX EXEMPTION, UNDER REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW 46.PDF
DRAFT LOCAL LAW FOR SENIOR CITIZEN TAX.PDF
REDLINE LOCAL LAW SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION.PDF
PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 208
(VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC)
Public Hearing: 7:25 p.m., July 28, 2026, Glens Falls Common Council Chambers,
City Hall, 42 Ridge St., 3rd Floor.
RESOLUTION TO AMEND LOCAL LAW CHAPTER 208 CONCERNING
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SPECIFICALLY CIT …
Fri Jul 24, 2026
Common Council
Council to bond lead service line inventory and replacement
The Common Council is holding a special session to consider two bond resolutions related to lead service lines: one for inventory and one for replacement. The agenda consists solely of these consent agenda items and adjournment, with no other business listed.
- Bond resolution for lead service line inventory
- Bond resolution for lead service line replacement
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CALL TO ORDER
Call to Order of the special session
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution Bonding For Lead Service Line Inventory
RESOLUTION AND PACKET FOR BONDING OF LEAD SERVICE LINE
INVENTORY.PDF
Bond Resolution For Lead Service Line Replacement
RESOLUTION AND PACKET FOR BONDING OF LEAD SERVICE LINE
REPLACEMENT.PDF
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
Board of Public Safety (BOPS)
Board of Public Safety to hold special meeting, likely for personnel matters
The Glens Falls Board of Public Safety is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, including medical, financial, or employment history of a particular person or corporation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.
- Vote to enter executive session for personnel matters
- Special meeting at 4 p.m. July 22, 2026, in Mayor's Conference Room
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GLENS FALLS BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
SPECIAL MEETING
4 p.m. Wednesday July 22, 2026
Second Floor City Hall, Mayor’s Conference Room
Chair: Mayor Diana Palmer.
Membership: Tambrie Alden; Mike Seidel; Robert Haas; Belinda Bradley;
Aaron Frankenfeld; Larry Clancy.
Call To Order
Vote For Executive Session, Personnel
Upon a vote, the Board of Public Safety will enter into an executive session regarding
matters related to "the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular
person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion,
demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or
corporation."
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $14.0M | VMJR COMPANIES LLC Department of Defense · WATERVLIET ARSENAL (WVA) GILLESPIE GATE ACCESS CONTROL POINT (ACP) |
| $9.8M | ADIRONDACK CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Department of Defense · BUILDING 20 |
| $2.6M | JMZ ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, PC Department of Defense · RENOVATE/UPGRADE CENTRAL POWER PLANT, WEST POINT,NY |
| $1.9M | ADIRONDACK CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Department of Defense · TO PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIAL, PARTS, AND EQUIPMENT TO REPLACE THE UN |
| $1.5M | JMZ ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, PC Department of Defense · AE REPAIR STEAM VAULTS F,E,D,C DESIGN, WEST POINT NY. |
| $1.5M | JMZ ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, PC Department of Defense · REPAIR STEAM VAULTS A, A1,B2, WEST POINT, NY 10996. |
| $1.3M | VMJR COMPANIES LLC Department of Defense · REPLACE STEAM AND CONDENSATE LINES FROM BUILDING 44 TO 110 AT WATERVLI |
| $1.1M | ADIRONDACK CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Department of Defense · TO COVER THE COST OF LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL FOR THE INSTALL OF |
| $748,772 | JMZ ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, PC Department of Defense · STEAM VAULTS MN,O,P,Q |
| $593,164 | JMZ ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, PC Department of Defense · AE MUSEUM ROOF & MASONRY REPAIR DESIGN, WEST POINT, NY 10996 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
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