Mechanicville public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 21, 2022
The Commission accepted the Eligible List for Police Officers following the September 17, 2022 examination. A Physical Agility Test for candidates was scheduled for January 7, 2023.
- Accepted the Eligible List for Police Officer (unanimous)
December 16, 2022
The Board granted conditional approval for a multi-building development on Industrial Park Drive, including two warehouses, an office building, and storage units. The Board also approved two changes in tenancy for a confectionery shop and a metal works business.
- Approved site plan for 8 buildings on Industrial Park Road (5-0)
- Approved change in tenancy for Park Avenue Confectionary LLC at 219 Park Avenue (5-0)
- Approved change in tenancy for All Metal Works, Inc. at 135 North Central Avenue (5-0)
- Approved negative declaration for SEQRA regarding Industrial Park Road project (5-0)
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (5-0)
December 14, 2022
The City Council approved the 2023 budget and several operational resolutions. The Mayor announced that the Police Station will be moved into the Central Firehouse, which will be renamed the Public Safety Building.
- Approved 2023 Budget (5-0)
- Approved Penflex Agreement (5-0)
- Approved Flatley Read Contract (5-0)
- Approved Stormwater Engineering Study (5-0)
- Approved Betterment Resolution (5-0)
- Approved Boat Purchase (5-0)
- Approved Engineer Study (5-0)
- Tabled NYSEFC Funded Water System Improvement Project (5-0)
December 7, 2022
The Commission approved the Eligible List for Administrative Secretary following the June 11, 2022 examination. The board also decided against implementing a standardized form resignation letter. New Civil Service office hours were announced, effective immediately.
- Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes
- Decided not to utilize a form Resignation Letter
- Accepted Eligible List for Administrative Secretary
- Changed Civil Service office hours to 9:00 am — 11:30 am Tuesday and Friday, and evenings by appointment
December 5, 2022 Police Review Commitee
The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 26, 2022. The commission held an executive session to discuss de-escalation training. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved meeting agenda (All in favor)
- Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)
- Entered executive session for De-Escalation Training at 6:42 PM
- Returned to regular meeting at 7:33 PM (All in favor)
December 5, 2022 Police Civilian Review Commission
The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 26, 2022. The body entered an executive session to discuss de-escalation training. A member of the public provided comments regarding policies, training, and citizen advocacy.
- Approved meeting agenda (All in favor)
- Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)
- Entered executive session for De-Escalation Training at 6:42 PM
- Returned to regular meeting at 7:33 PM (All in favor)
November 29, 2022
The Zoning/Planning Board approved a change in tenancy for a seafood market and restaurant. The board also granted a special use permit to convert a three-family residence into a four-family residence.
- Approved change in tenancy for Moby Rick’s Seafood at 201-251 North Main Street (5-0)
- Approved special use permit to convert 121-123 S. Second Avenue from three to four units (4-0, 1 recusal)
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (5-0)
November 17, 2022
The City Council held a special meeting to address a single resolution. The council approved the Supplemental Bond Resolution.
- Approved Resolution 125-2022 Supplemental Bond Resolution (4-0)
November 14, 2022
The committee approved restricting parking to the west side of Maple Street and reducing the speed limit to 20 MPH in a designated school zone on Main Street. Proposals to make Park Avenue one-way and other parking changes were tabled for further review.
- Approved parking on the west side of Maple Street only (5-0)
- Approved reducing speed limit to 20 MPH on Main Street from Tallmadge Place to Hill Street during school days/hours (5-0)
- Tabled proposal to make Park Avenue one-way from Central to Main Street
- Tabled proposal for 15-minute commercial loading parking on Park Avenue
November 9, 2022
The City Council approved the transition of the Code Enforcement Officer to a full-time position and awarded contracts for dam and drainage improvements. The council also approved a Police Chief contract and a Memorandum of Agreement with the PBA. One resolution regarding a water system improvement project was not voted on due to missing information.
- Approved full-time Code Enforcement Officer (3-0)
- Approved Fire Inspector appointment (3-0)
- Approved Dam Improvements Contract 1 Award (3-0)
- Approved Hili Street Drainage Improvements (3-0)
- Approved Police Chief Contract (3-0)
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement (PBA) (3-0)
- Approved Supplemental Bond Resolution (3-0)
- Approved payroll and vouchers (3-0)
November 2, 2022
The Commission approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting. The board reviewed personnel changes for the city, school, and library, and clarified the 'Rule of 3' regarding candidate appointments.
- Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
- Confirmed appointment of Jason McClements as PT Police Officer (effective 10/12/22)
- Confirmed resignation of Police Officers Gerald Geoghegan, John Grant, and Paul Zurlo
- Confirmed appointment of Vera Boomhower as Food Service Worker (effective 9/6/22)
- Confirmed appointment of Maryanne Kearbey as Monitor (effective 10/17/22)
- Confirmed resignation of Erika Oest-Harris as Library Clerk and Cleaner (effective 10/6/22)
- Confirmed appointment of Chelsey Constanza as Library Clerk Provisional (effective 10/19/22)
October 26, 2022
The committee reviewed reports on Council-Manager, Strong Mayor, and the current Commission forms of government. Members discussed the pros and cons of each, including costs and HR management. No final recommendation was made; the committee will conduct further financial analysis before a proposed public hearing in March.
- Approved minutes from August 17 meeting (8-0)
- Scheduled next meeting for January 25
- Tabled final recommendation pending 2023 budget cost analysis