Cohoes public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues
The Board of Managers met to review a single equipment purchase. The board voted unanimously to purchase a backhoe for the Department of Public Works from Milton Cat.
- Approved $147,815.00 purchase of backhoe for DPW from Milton Cat (All AYE)
Common Council Agendas and Minutes
The Common Council approved three resolutions regarding budget transfers, equipment procurement, and insurance contracts. A motion requesting the resignation of Council Member Russell failed due to a lack of a second.
- Approved Resolution No. 73 for 2022 to amend the annual budget for fiscal year 2022
- Approved Resolution No. 74 for 2022 to purchase one Caterpillar 420XE backhoe loader for the Department of Public Works
- Approved Resolution No. 75 for 2022 granting the award of the city's insurance contracts
- Denied motion to request Council Member Russell's resignation (no second)
Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes
The Commission reversed a previous decision to make Imperial Avenue one-way southbound, meaning the street will remain two-way. Other actions included installing new traffic signs and removing a handicap parking sign.
- Rescinded Regulation 46-2022 to keep Imperial Avenue two-way (Unanimous)
- Approved installation of All Way signs at Park Avenue and Bridge Avenue intersection (Unanimous)
- Approved installation of a Yield sign on Maiden Lane at the Orchard Street intersection (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of Residential Handicap Parking sign at 93 Hudson Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Common Council Agendas and Minutes
The Common Council approved several budget amendments for fiscal year 2022 and authorized funding for transportation and pedestrian projects. The council also approved a memorandum of understanding for a pocket park and appointed Commissioners of Deeds.
- Approved Local Law No. 1 for 2022 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 66 to amend the FY2022 annual budget (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 64 to amend the FY2022 annual budget (5-1)
- Approved MOU with Trinity Place & Tenbroock Corporation for a pocket park at White and Remsen Streets (6-0)
- Increased cost of Remsen Street Phase III project to $720,796.27 (6-0)
- Accepted $20,446.27 from Bob Talham, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved contract with Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP for Columbia Street pedestrian project (6-0)
- Approved funding for a transportation federal-aid project under the Marcheselli program (6-0)
Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues
The Board of Managers approved a contract for the White Street Pocket Park and a quote for city garage fuel pumps. The board also approved a series of budget transfers. Bids for White Street Improvements were opened and sent to the City Planner for review.
- Approved contract with LaBella for White Street Pocket Park (All AYE)
- Approved $25,113.09 quote from Millers Petroleum System for city garage fuel pumps (All AYE)
- Approved budget transfers (All AYE)
Common Council Agendas and Minutes
The Common Council approved a contract for the lease of a new Toyne side mount custom pumper. The council also passed a resolution to amend the fiscal year 2022 annual budget and confirmed an appointment to the Library Board of Trustees.
- Approved Resolution No. 63 for 2022 to confirm an appointment to the Cohoes Library Board of Trustees (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 64 for 2022 to amend the annual budget for fiscal year 2022 (5-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 65 for 2022 awarding a contract for the lease of a new Toyne side mount custom pumper of a Spartan FC94 chassis (6-0)
- Approved minutes of October 11 and October 25, 2022 meetings (All AYE)
Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues
The Board of Managers approved a 10-year lease for a Toyne/Spartan Pumper truck for the Fire Department. The lease is valued at $485,659.00.
- Approved 10-year lease of Toyne/Spartan Pumper truck for $485,659.00 (All AYE)
Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes
The Commission approved street closures for the Santa Sprint, Tree Lighting ceremony, and Turkey Trot. It also voted to make Imperial Avenue one-way south and denied requests to change traffic patterns on Mohawk Street and Broadway.
- Approved Remsen St closure for Santa Sprint on Dec 10, 2022, 11:15 AM-12:15 PM (Unanimous)
- Denied request for one-way traffic or diagonal parking on Mohawk St (Unanimous)
- Approved 'All Way' signs at Masten Ave and Johnston Ave intersection (Unanimous)
- Approved closures for Tree Lighting on Nov 26, 2022, 4 PM-7 PM (Unanimous)
- Approved closures and parking prohibitions for Turkey Trot on Nov 24, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved residential handicap parking signs at 93 Hudson Ave and 9 Willow St (Unanimous)
- Denied request to make Broadway one-way between Columbia St and Younglove Ave (Unanimous)
- Approved making Imperial Ave one-way south between Columbia St and Younglove Ave (Unanimous)
Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes
The Board approved a side setback variance for a newly constructed home. Members also held a preliminary discussion regarding a proposed four-unit building at 69 & 73 Vliet Street, though no formal votes were taken on that project.
- Approved area variance for 2.2-foot side setback relief at 6 Platt Street (unanimous)
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Scheduled member training for November 28 and 29 from 6pm to 8pm
Planning Board Agendas and Minutes
The Planning Board approved a subdivision application for Lexington Hills and a change of use application for a vintage antique store on Remsen Street. The board also scheduled member training for December.
- Approved subdivision application for 89 St. Agnes Highway—Lexington Hills (unanimous)
- Approved change of use/new tenant application for vintage antique store at 130 Remsen Street (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Tabled minutes from September 12, 2022 meeting due to lack of quorum
- Scheduled member training for December 5 and December 6 from 6PM-8PM
Common Council Agendas and Minutes
The Common Council approved the 2023 annual estimate and an ordinance for street resurfacing. The council also authorized several contracts for city hall and infrastructure projects and amended the 2022 fiscal year budget.
- Approved Ordinance No. 7 for 2022 for street resurfacing and repaving (4-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 58 for 2022 amending the FY 2022 annual budget (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 59 for 2022 for the 2023 annual estimate (4-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 60 for 2022 for City Hall roof architectural services contract with C.T. Male Associates (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 61 for 2022 for James Street Culvert Project supplemental consultant agreement with C & S Engineers, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 62 for 2022 accepting NYS Education Department library construction grant funds (5-0)
- Approved minutes of August 23, September 22, and September 27, 2002 meetings (All AYE)
Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues
The Board of Managers approved a professional services agreement with CT Male for a City Hall roof assessment, with a city match of $8,670. The vote was unanimous. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.
- Approved $8,670 professional services agreement with CT Male for City Hall roof (unanimous)