Mechanicville public meetings in 2021

December 22, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council held a special meeting on December 22, 2021, and voted on two wage increase resolutions. Resolution 109-2021, increasing wages for Emilia Foard, was approved with a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Johnson opposed). Resolution 110-2021, increasing wages for Kim Noonan, was denied with a 2-3 vote (Mayor Baker and Commissioners Seber and Johnson opposed). The council also discussed funding sources for the approved increase, with Commissioner Seber suggesting using health insurance savings.

• Approved wage increase for Emilia Foard (Resolution 109-2021) 4-1
• Denied wage increase for Kim Noonan (Resolution 110-2021) 2-3

December 15, 2021

The Mechanicville Civil Service Commission approved the minutes, school payroll, a police officer eligible list, and a new job specification for Superintendent of Sewer and Streets. They also ratified several personnel changes, including appointments and resignations, and announced Martin Garland's upcoming appointment.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2021 meeting
• Approved school payroll
• Approved Police Officer Eligible List
• Approved job specification for Superintendent of Sewer and Streets
• Noted resignation of Susan Hickey (Teacher Aide) on 10/20/21
• Noted appointment of Kelly Hastings (Teacher Aide) on 10/25/21
• Noted appointment of Ashley Strazzi (RPN School Nurse) on 10/28/21
• Noted appointment of Ryan Buell (Police Officer PT) on 11/19/21

December 15, 2021

The provided document contains website navigation links and community information for the City of Mechanicville but does not include an agenda or specific items for discussion at this meeting.

December 8, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council approved the 2022 city budget (Resolution 94-2021) with a 4-0 vote, with Commissioner McGuire abstaining. The council also approved a contract with GAR Associates for a property re-assessment (Resolution 98-2021) by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner McGuire voting no. A public hearing on the budget and re-assessment included extensive resident comments and questions.

• Approved 2022 city budget (Resolution 94-2021) 4-0, McGuire abstaining
• Approved GAR Associates re-assessment contract (Resolution 98-2021) 4-1, McGuire opposed
• Approved wage increase resolution (95-2021) 5-0
• Approved IDA appointment (96-2021) 5-0
• Approved Mechanicville Community Center lease (97-2021) 5-0
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement (DeBates) (99-2021) 5-0
• Approved Momentive extension (100-2021) 5-0
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement (Sims) (101-2021) 3-2, Johnson and McGuire opposed

December 8, 2021 And Resolutions

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• No agenda items, resolutions, or meeting minutes are present in the provided text.
• The page includes a general city announcement about a free tree program with Capital Roots, unrelated to the meeting.
• Website navigation menus list city departments, boards, and services but contain no meeting-specific content.

November 22, 2021 IDA

This agenda for the Mechanicville IDA meeting on November 22, 2021 contains only website navigation boilerplate and no actual meeting agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive information about what the Industrial Development Agency will consider at this meeting.

November 16, 2021

The Mechanicville Zoning/Planning Board approved a change in tenancy for Lucca's Deli at 116 Park Avenue, with no restrictions. The board also granted an area variance and approved a site plan for a new accessory garage at 713 Chestnut Street. Both votes were unanimous.

• Approved change in tenancy for Lucca's Deli at 116 Park Avenue (5-0)
• Granted area variance for accessory garage at 713 Chestnut Street (6-0)
• Approved site plan for accessory garage at 713 Chestnut Street (6-0)

November 16, 2021

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November 16, 2021 (2)

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November 10, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved a local law to opt out of allowing on-site cannabis consumption establishments, while the sale of cannabis remains unaffected. The council also approved 12 resolutions, including agreements for elder care and the Community Center, a new police body camera purchase, and a parking lot bid. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner McGuire absent.

• Approved Resolution 82-2021 Elder Care Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 83-2021 Cannabis Law opting out of on-site consumption (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 84-2021 Dan Nelson Resignation (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 85-2021 Ryan Buell Part-Time Police Officer (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 86-2021 New Body Cameras (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 87-2021 Phone System Purchase (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 88-2021 Parking Lot/Community Center Award Bid (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 89-2021 Agreement with Mechanicville Area Community Services Center (4-0)

November 3, 2021

The provided text contains website navigation and community information for the City of Mechanicville but does not include an agenda or specific items for discussion at the November 3, 2021 meeting.

November 3, 2021

The Mechanicville Civil Service Commission approved the minutes of the previous meeting and a report of personnel changes for the school district and city DPW, including appointments, resignations, and a promotion. The commission also noted approval of a 3.9% salary increase for school district employees per their CSEA contract and library salary changes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of October 4, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved personnel changes report (MSD 426A) including appointments, resignations, and a promotion
• Noted approval of 3.9% salary increase for school district employees per CSEA contract
• Noted approval of library salary changes

October 14, 2021 IDA

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October 14, 2021 IDA

The Mechanicville-Stillwater IDA unanimously approved a revised application from Best Avenue Ventures LLC, superseding a previously approved project. The new project increases the warehouse size to 66,000 square feet and the budget to $13,570,000, with a sales tax exemption of $413,700 and an estimated PILOT savings of $987,535 over ten years. A public hearing will be scheduled.

• Approved June 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 13, 2021 informational meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report for September 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Best Avenue Ventures LLC revised application, superseding prior approval (unanimous)

October 13, 2021 And Resolutions Public

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October 13, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council approved several resolutions, including accepting a bid for the sale of 96 Saratoga Avenue, re-appointing Zoning Board of Appeals members, amending a home grant, and hiring a heavy equipment operator. The heavy equipment operator resolution passed 3-0 with two abstentions. All other resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved water purchase contract with 10 Industrial Park Road LLC (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Re-appointed Zoning Board of Appeals members (5-0)
• Amended home grant for North 6th Street repairs, increasing cost from $500 to $1000 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Camoin Associates for grant administration (5-0)
• Set public hearing to adopt local law on on-site consumption at retail establishments (5-0)
• Amended sidewalk resolution (5-0)
• Approved hiring a heavy equipment operator (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Accepted bid for 96 Saratoga Avenue sale (5-0)

October 4, 2021

The Mechanicville Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the September 8 meeting and reviewed a report of personnel changes for the school district, city police department, and housing authority. The commission noted that results from the police officer examination given on September 18 will take at least three months. No new business was discussed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of September 8 meeting (all in favor)
• Noted appointment of Jennifer Topetro as permanent Typist (Competitive)
• Noted completion of probation for Crystal Heier-Fitzpatrick, Chrysten Schillinger
• Noted resignation of Austin Bryant as Teacher Aide
• Noted resignation of Colin Winters as FT Police Officer
• Noted appointment of William Brady and Cory Wagner as PT Police Officers
• Noted appointment of Timothy Young as Laborer at MHA

October 4, 2021

The provided document is the City of Mechanicville's general website homepage, not a meeting agenda. It contains navigation menus, city information, and promotional content, but no agenda items, resolutions, or official business for any specific meeting.

• No agenda items listed

September 13, 2021 IDA

The agenda for the Mechanicville IDA meeting on September 13, 2021, is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no specific agenda items, resolutions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially a website navigation menu with no meeting content.

September 13, 2021 IDA

The Mechanicville-Stillwater IDA met on September 13, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no official votes were taken. Members reviewed the tentative budget and treasurer's report, but deferred voting to the next meeting. The board discussed the Best Avenue Ventures expansion (from 30,000 to 66,000 sq ft) and a related North Main Street Ventures application, with combined estimated costs over $17 million, and planned to schedule a public hearing. A FOIL request from a resident was noted, and the chair said she would follow up on why it was not received.

• No quorum; meeting held as informational session only
• Treasurer's report for Aug 2021 ($48,031.30 balance) reviewed, vote deferred
• Tentative budget reviewed, vote deferred
• Discussed Best Avenue Ventures expansion and North Main Street Ventures applications
• Planned to schedule a public hearing for the projects
• Chair to follow up on FOIL request from Karen Lorf

September 8, 2021

The Mechanicville Civil Service Commission approved the establishment of the Typist Eligible List. The commission also approved minutes from the previous meeting and noted personnel changes, including a retirement, a resignation, and a provisional appointment. Upcoming exams were announced, and the next meeting was rescheduled to October 4, 2021.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved establishment of Typist Eligible List (all in favor)

September 8, 2021

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September 8, 2021 And Resolutions

This is the agenda for the Mechanicville City Council meeting on September 8, 2021, which includes resolutions for that date. The agenda text provided is mostly boilerplate website navigation and does not list specific agenda items, so no concrete decisions or discussions are detailed.

• Resolutions for September 8, 2021 (specific items not listed in the provided text)

September 8, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council approved a new trash removal and recycling contract with Twin Bridges, expected to save $120,000 annually. They also rejected a sidewalk program bid that was over 10 times the going rate, approved a sewer study, and handled several appointments and police personnel changes. The meeting included public comments on water contracts and transparency.

• Approved Resolution 67-2021 trash removal/recycling bid to Twin Bridges (3-0)
• Rejected sidewalk program bid (Resolution 66-2021) due to excessive cost (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 69-2021 Ferry Street sewer study (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 61-2021 water purchase with 10 Industrial Park Road LLC (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 60-2021 re-appointment to Housing Authority Board (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 62-2021 police officer resignation (3-0)
• Approved Resolutions 63-2021 and 64-2021 part-time police officer appointments (3-0 each)
• Approved Resolution 65-2021 police-civilian internal affairs commission member (3-0)

August 17, 2021

The Mechanicville Zoning/Planning Board approved a site plan review for Michelle and Stacey Duell to build a 26x31 metal garage at 11-13 Grove Street. The board also approved a change in tenancy for DiSiena Furniture Event Liquidation at 127 Round Lake Avenue, with conditions to address neighbor complaints about commercial truck traffic and dumpster issues on Sheehan Street.

• Approved site plan for metal garage at 11-13 Grove Street (4-0)
• Approved change in tenancy for DiSiena Furniture Event Liquidation at 127 Round Lake Avenue (4-0)
• Motion passed: move dumpster, no commercial vehicles on Sheehan Street, consider covered container (4-0)

August 11, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council approved four resolutions: establishing a Police-Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (4-1), accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds (5-0), hiring a part-time cleaner (4-1), and increasing pay for the City Hall cleaner (4-1). Commissioner McGuire voted against the commission and cleaner resolutions, citing concerns about committee selection and job duties. The council also discussed street paving, sidewalk programs, and water project updates.

• Approved Police-Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (4-1)
• Approved American Rescue Plan Act funds acceptance (5-0)
• Approved part-time cleaner position (4-1)
• Approved City Hall cleaner pay raise for Carl Vredenburg (4-1)
• Approved payroll and vouchers (5-0)
• Accepted July 19, 2021 special meeting minutes (5-0)

August 11, 2021 And Resolutions 1

The provided text is a website navigation menu and general city information, not the actual meeting agenda. It does not contain any agenda items, resolutions, or decisions for the August 11, 2021 meeting. The page includes links to city services, forms, and a notice about free trees, but no meeting-specific content.

• Free tree program with Capital Roots, planting anticipated around November 4, 2026
• Clerk hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Zim Smith Trail: 2.5-mile paved trail from Elizabeth Street to Coons Crossing Road

August 9, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council held a public meeting dominated by the ongoing boil water advisory, with Department of Health officials present to explain the turbidity and manganese issues. The council adopted two local laws amending the City Charter regarding assessment roll dates, and passed six resolutions including a water meter award and budget amendments. No substantive decisions were made on the water issue itself, which remains under investigation.

• Adopted Local Law 2017-01 amending City Charter Sections 33 and 35 (5-0)
• Adopted Local Law 2017-02 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 43-17 amending Resolution 11-17 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 44-17 Water Meter Award (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 45-17 Cusack Resolution (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 46-17 Payroll and Vouchers (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 47-17 Budget Amendment (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 48-17 Budget Transfers (5-0)

July 19, 2021

The provided text is the City of Mechanicville's website navigation and general information, not a meeting agenda. It includes links to city services, departments, and a notice about free trees from Capital Roots. No specific meeting items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

• Free tree program with Capital Roots, planting anticipated around November 4, 2026

July 19, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council held a special meeting on July 19, 2021, and passed five resolutions. Resolution 52-2021, which authorizes DPW to fix porch railings on a private home as part of a grant compliance issue, was approved 3-2, with Commissioners McGuire and Johnson voting no after a lengthy debate. All other resolutions passed unanimously, including funding for waterfront revitalization, an amended contract with Auction International, a services contract with MHA Garone, and payroll/vouchers. The council also accepted the June 9 meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution 50-2021: Funding for Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and smart growth comprehensive planning grant (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 51-2021: Amended contract with Auction International (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 52-2021: North Sixth Avenue Grant Compliance, allowing DPW to perform work on a resident's porch (3-2, with McGuire and Johnson dissenting).
• Approved Resolution 53-2021: MHA Garone Services Contract (5-0).
• Approved Resolution 54-2021: Payroll and Vouchers (5-0).
• Accepted the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0).

July 14, 2021 And Resolutions

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July 14, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council met on July 14, 2021, but lacked a quorum (only two of five members present), so no official votes were taken. The council held a public hearing on CDBG grant applications and public comment, then adjourned. Commissioner Seber said he would schedule a special meeting to vote on pending resolutions.

• No official actions taken due to lack of quorum.
• Public hearing held on CDBG grant applications for drainage study, water line work, and building improvements.
• Public comment heard from residents on various topics.
• Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

July 13, 2021

The provided document is the City of Mechanicville's website navigation menu, not a meeting agenda. It contains no decisions, proposals, or discussion items for the July 13, 2021 meeting. The page lists city services, departments, and contact information only.

• No agenda items, resolutions, or ordinances listed
• No public hearings or contracts with dollar amounts
• No street names, project names, or fee changes mentioned
• Document is purely website navigation and city information

July 13, 2021

The Mechanicville Zoning/Planning Board approved a change in tenancy for Joe and June Phelps to convert a small office space at 27 North Main Street into a studio apartment. The approval was unanimous (4-0) after discussion about parking and trash removal. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Approved change in tenancy for 27 North Main office-to-studio apartment conversion (4-0)
• Waived acceptance of previous meeting minutes (4-0)

July 7, 2021

The Mechanicville Civil Service Commission approved the minutes of the June 2, 2021 meeting, the creation of an Eligible List for Police Officer, the City Payroll, and the annual Secretary Resolution. It also approved a report of personnel changes, including appointments, resignations, and transfers. Several attendees had questions, which were addressed by the Commission.

• Approved the minutes of the June 2, 2021 meeting
• Approved the report of personnel changes (MSD 426A), including appointments, resignations, and transfers
• Approved the creation of the Eligible List for Police Officer
• Approved the City Payroll
• Approved the Secretary Resolution

July 7, 2021

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• No agenda items available; page is a general city website.

June 9, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council approved all 15 resolutions on the agenda, including hiring a full-time police officer, updating the water study with Barton and Loguidice for $10,000, and appointing Michael Butler to the Saratoga County Sewer Board. The council also approved the Saratoga Avenue auction, trash removal bid, and other routine items. Commissioner Seber reported that the city was denied two CDBG grants but will reapply after updating the water study.

• Approved Resolution 35-2021 for Saratoga Avenue auction.
• Approved Resolution 36-2021 for trash removal bid.
• Approved Resolution 37-2021 for Zoning and Planning Board of Appeal re-appointments.
• Approved Resolution 38-2021 appointing Michael LaBrozzi as Supervising Recreational Leader.
• Approved Resolution 39-2021 appointing Michael Butler to the Saratoga County Sewer Board.
• Approved Resolution 42-2021 for a full-time police officer.
• Approved Resolution 44-2021 for water PER update.
• Approved Resolution 45-2021 for Barton and Loguidice Supplement #3 for $10,000 water study update.

June 7, 2021 IDA

This agenda for the Mechanicville/Stillwater IDA meeting on June 7, 2021, contains only boilerplate website navigation and general city information. No specific agenda items, resolutions, or discussions are listed.

June 7, 2021 IDA

The Mechanicville-Stillwater IDA board unanimously approved the May 3, 2021 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report for June 2021. The report showed a beginning balance of $64,579.30, a deposit of $294,947.87 from the DeCrescente PILOT payment, and an ending balance of $344,370.01. The board also discussed the PARIS report resubmission, IT equipment orders, and a potential SEDC contract renewal, but no substantive decisions were made on these items.

• Approved May 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report for June 2021 (unanimous)

June 2, 2021

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June 2, 2021

The Mechanicville Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the May 5, 2021 meeting and accepted a report of personnel changes, including resignations, a retirement, and a probation completion. The commission also withdrew the examination for Secretary to the Chief of Police at the mayor's request. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted personnel changes: Evva Cushman resigned as Bus Attendant (4/26/21)
• Accepted personnel changes: Peter Caswell completed probation as Monitor (3/8/21)
• Accepted personnel changes: Yvonne Lajeunesse retired as RPN (6/30/21)
• Accepted personnel changes: Erin Buhl retired as Bus Driver (6/30/21)
• Accepted personnel changes: Brianna Bowen resigned as Sr. Typist (5/7/21) and appointed as School Tax Collector (5/10/21)
• Withdrew examination for Secretary to the Chief of Police at mayor's request

2021 Above Levels of Trihalomethanes in 4th Quarter Water Drinking Report

This agenda is a notice about the 2021 4th Quarter Water Drinking Report, which shows levels of trihalomethanes above regulatory standards. The city is informing residents of this water quality issue. No other business items are listed.

• Trihalomethane levels above standards in 4th quarter 2021
• Water quality report for Mechanicville, NY

2021 Annual Water Quality Report

This is not a meeting agenda but the city's 2021 Annual Water Quality Report (AWQR) webpage. It provides residents with water quality testing information and links to the full report. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• 2021 Annual Water Quality Report (AWQR) published
• Water Quality & Testing page for residents
• Municipal Water System information

May 12, 2021 And Resolutions

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May 12, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council approved Resolution 33-2021, prohibiting smoking on city-owned property, including city vehicles. The council also approved resolutions for a bus radio agreement, two recreational leader appointments, and payroll and vouchers. The police chief withdrew the request for a Secretary to the Chief exam, and the city closed on the property at 237 South Main Street.

• Approved Resolution 30-2021 Bus Radio Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 31-2021 Braydon Maruski Recreational Leader (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 32-2021 Alexis Pascucci Recreational Leader (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 33-2021 Smoking Prohibited on City Owned Property (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 34-2021 Payroll and Vouchers (4-0)
• Withdrew request for Secretary to the Chief exam
• Closed on property at 237 South Main Street

May 5, 2021

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May 5, 2021 (2)

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May 5, 2021

The Mechanicville Civil Service Commission approved the job specification for a new Network and Technology Coordinator position and approved the School District Payroll. The commission also ratified a series of personnel changes, including appointments, resignations, and probation completions at the school district and city. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved job specification for Network and Technology Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved School District Payroll (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Noted resignation of Deborah Stalker as Bus Driver (3/26/21)
• Noted appointment of Gary Viall as permanent Mechanic (probation completed 3/23/21)
• Noted appointment of Joshua Rabideau as permanent Laborer (probation completed 3/12/21)
• Noted resignation of Tracy Crowther as Food Service Helper (3/23/21)
• Noted appointment of Christine LaFountain as Food Service Helper (1/8/21)

May 5, 2021 (2)

The Mechanicville Civil Service Commission approved the job specification for a new Network and Technology Coordinator position and approved the School District payroll. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and accepted a series of personnel changes, including appointments, resignations, and probation completions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved job specification for Network and Technology Coordinator (all in favor)
• Approved School District payroll (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Accepted personnel changes: resignations, appointments, and probation completions as listed

May 4, 2021

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May 3, 2021 IDA

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May 3, 2021 IDA

The Mechanicville-Stillwater IDA unanimously adopted a new procurement policy, approved the purchase of a laptop and equipment from Diagnostic Services & Installation LLC for $2,023.95 plus $478.50 installation, and extended the sales tax exemption for the ELP Stillwater Solar Project through September 2022. The board also approved $1,000 in support for the SEDC Economic Summit and accepted the treasurer's report showing an ending balance of $65,770.30.

• Adopted procurement policy (unanimous)
• Approved laptop/equipment purchase from Diagnostic Services & Installation LLC for $2,023.95 (unanimous)
• Approved $478.50 installation and anti-virus/anti-malware services (unanimous)
• Extended sales tax exemption for ELP Stillwater Solar Project through September 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for SEDC Economic Summit (unanimous)
• Accepted March 15, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report with ending balance of $65,770.30 (unanimous)

April 14, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council approved all 10 resolutions on the agenda, including hiring a part-time police officer, accepting a resignation, approving auction bids, and hiring multiple recreational leaders and an office clerk. The council also scheduled a public hearing for May 12, 2021, to consider applying for CDBG COVID relief funds for facility improvements. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution 20-2021 hiring Steve Grassmann as part-time police officer (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-2021 accepting John Cioccke's resignation (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-2021 accepting auction bids (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-2021 adopting audit recommendations (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-2021 hiring Samantha Salvadore (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-2021 hiring Cassandra McMullin as recreational leader (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-2021 hiring Noah Waldie as recreational leader (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 27-2021 hiring Michael LaBrozzi as supervising recreational leader (3-0)

April 14, 2021 And Resolutions 2

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April 7, 2021

The Mechanicville Civil Service Commission approved the minutes of the March 3, 2021 meeting. It approved the appointment of Gerald Casertino as Temporary Police Officer (FT) from 3/13/21 to 6/11/21 and Heather Thomas as Library Clerk at the Mechanicville Public Library on 3/24/21. The commission also approved the establishment of the Sr. Typist eligible list. No old business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of the March 3, 2021 meeting.
• Approved appointment of Gerald Casertino as Temporary Police Officer (FT) from 3/13/21 to 6/11/21.
• Approved appointment of Heather Thomas as Library Clerk at the Mechanicville Public Library on 3/24/21.
• Approved establishment of the Sr. Typist eligible list.

March 16, 2021

The Mechanicville Zoning/Planning Board approved a change in tenancy for Time Auctions and Flipside Gaming, and approved a site plan for a 2,000-square-foot office addition at 10 Industrial Park Drive. The board also declared itself lead agency for SEQRA. Michael Bucci withdrew his application for a use variance at 808 Elizabeth Street after neighbors voiced concerns.

• Approved change in tenancy for Time Auctions at an unspecified location, with a 7-0 vote.
• Approved change in tenancy for Flipside Gaming at 55 Viall, with a 7-0 vote.
• Approved site plan for a 2,000-square-foot office addition at 10 Industrial Park Drive, with a 7-0 vote.
• Declared the board as lead agency for SEQRA, with a 7-0 vote.
• Approved minutes of the last meeting, with a 7-0 vote.
• Withdrew Michael Bucci's application for a use variance at 808 Elizabeth Street.

March 16, 2021

The provided text is the City of Mechanicville's website navigation and homepage content, not a meeting agenda. It includes links to city services, departments, and general information, but no specific agenda items for the March 16, 2021 meeting.

March 15, 2021 IDA

The agenda for the Mechanicville IDA meeting on March 15, 2021, is not included in the provided text. The text consists only of website navigation menus, general city information, and promotional content. No meeting agenda items, resolutions, or discussions are listed.

March 15, 2021 IDA

The Mechanicville-Stillwater IDA unanimously accepted the 2020 audit/financial report, the annual report, and all sections of the PARIS report (governance, financial, budget, investment, procurement), and voted to submit the PARIS report. The board also approved the January 4, 2021 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, which showed an ending balance of $68,472.30. Committee appointments were made for audit, finance, and governance.

• Approved the January 4, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Accepted the 2020 audit/financial report unanimously.
• Accepted the annual report unanimously.
• Accepted the PARIS report and all its sections (governance, financial, budget, investment, procurement) unanimously.
• Approved the treasurer's report for February 2021, ending balance $68,472.30.
• Appointed committee members for Audit, Finance, and Governance committees.
• Discussed obtaining a laptop for IDA use, funded by budget.
• Discussed delayed solar project closing; attorney is investigating.

March 10, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council unanimously approved nine resolutions, including amendments to the employee handbook, a LOSAP service award program, a temporary police officer appointment, a backhoe sale, a switch to ADP for payroll, a water treatment project, adoption of Executive Order 203, and payroll/vouchers. The council also received presentations on CDTA's FLEX ride-sharing service and the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative plan, which was presented for approval. No substantive decisions were made on these presentations.

• Approved Resolution 11-2021 amending Section 704 of the Employee Handbook (4-0).
• Approved Resolution 12-2021 amending Section 607 of the Employee Handbook (4-0).
• Approved Resolution 13-2021 for the LOSAP Volunteer Firefighters Service Award Program (4-0).
• Approved Resolution 14-2021 appointing Gerald Castertino as a temporary full-time police officer (4-0).
• Approved Resolution 15-2021 for the backhoe bid (4-0).
• Approved Resolution 16-2021 to switch payroll services to ADP (4-0).
• Approved Resolution 17-2021 for WIIA WTP Corrosion Control (4-0).
• Approved Resolution 18-2021 adopting Executive Order 203 (4-0).

March 10, 2021

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March 3, 2021

The Mechanicville Civil Service Commission approved the minutes of the February 10, 2021 meeting. The Commission approved payrolls for the City, Housing Authority, and Public Library. It also reviewed reports on examination fees and the annual report, and noted the appointment and personnel changes at the Mechanicville Housing Authority.

• Approved minutes of the February 10, 2021 meeting.
• Approved payroll for the City.
• Approved payroll for the Housing Authority.
• Approved payroll for the Public Library.
• Noted the submission of the Examination Fee Report for 2020.
• Noted the submission of the Annual Report to the Department of Civil Service on 2/26/21.
• Noted the appointment of Donald Brundage as PT Maintenance Laborer at the Mechanicville Housing Authority on 8/31/20.
• Noted the disability of Michael Arnold and salary change for Michael Perkins at the Mechanicville Housing Authority.

February 10, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council approved resolutions to purchase a new backhoe and bond $109,440 for it, removed a backhoe rebid resolution after the bidder withdrew, adopted Section 18 of NYS Public Officers Law for legal defense, and approved the CSEA memorandum of agreement. All votes were 5-0. The council also discussed CDBG grant options for a drainage study or water main replacements, but took no action.

• Approved Resolution 05-2021 Backhoe Purchase (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 06-2021 RS Bond $109,440 for backhoe (5-0)
• Removed Resolution 07-2021 Backhoe Rebid from agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 08-2021 Section 18 of NYS Public Officers Law (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 09-2021 Payroll and Voucher (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 10-2021 CSEA Memorandum of Agreement (5-0)
• Accepted January 13, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

February 10, 2021

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• Free tree program with Capital Roots, planting anticipated around November 4, 2026

January 13, 2021

The Mechanicville City Council approved four resolutions unanimously (3-0) covering Roberts Rules of Order, LOSAP COVID provisions, vehicle auction bids, and payroll/vouchers. No new or old business was discussed. The meeting was largely procedural, with public comments on police reform, charter questions, and city operations.

• Approved Resolution 01-2021 Roberts Rules of Order (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 02-2021 LOSAP (Covid) (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-2021 Vehicle Auction Bids (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 04-2021 Payroll and Vouchers (3-0)
• Accepted December 9, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0)

January 13, 2021

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• Free tree program with Capital Roots, planting anticipated around November 4, 2026

January 4, 2021 IDA

The Mechanicville-Town of Stillwater Industrial Development Agency held its annual meeting and unanimously approved a slate of officers for 2021: Sally Herrick as Chair, Maria Morris as Vice Chair, Patrick Hildreth as Secretary, and Sam Carabis as Treasurer. The board also set its 2021 meeting schedule for March 15, June 7, September 13, and December 6, to be held by phone conference until further notice. The board accepted the December 7, 2020 minutes and the treasurer's report showing a balance of $57,038.30 with no withdrawals or deposits. No new IDA projects were reported, though new businesses were noted as opening in the City of Mechanicville.

• Approved slate of 2021 officers: Chair Sally Herrick, Vice Chair Maria Morris, Secretary Patrick Hildreth, Treasurer Sam Carabis (unanimous)
• Accepted December 7, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report with balance of $57,038.30, no withdrawals or deposits (unanimous)
• Set 2021 meeting schedule: March 15, June 7, September 13, December 6, by phone conference
• Decided board evaluations will be emailed, printed, and mailed to Maria Morris with no return address for confidentiality

January 4, 2021 IDA

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