Amsterdam Council Approves Ambulance Purchase; Planning Board Weighs Veteran Housing
The Amsterdam Common Council voted to buy a new ambulance and finance it with an inter-fund loan at its June 23 meeting. The 4-0 vote, along with a separate authorization for building modifications, sets in motion a city capital project. No dollar figures were listed in the published minutes.
Ambulance purchase and funding
The council approved the purchase of a new ambulance on a 4-0 vote. It then approved an inter-fund loan to pay for it, also by a 4-0 tally. A third resolution authorized a fund transfer to modify ambulance bays to accommodate the new vehicle. All votes were unanimous among the four council members present.
Civil Service appointment
Judith A. Cisek was appointed to the Civil Service Commission by a 4-0 vote. The minutes do not specify a term length.
Planning Commission agenda: veteran housing, subdivisions
The Planning Commission met June 24, but official minutes have not yet been published. The agenda showed the commission was scheduled to consider a site plan and special use permit for a 6-unit veteran housing development at 71-73 Forbes Street. The board also had site plan approval for a retail store at 213-215 E. Main Street (doing business as Heavenly Store) and an auto sales and repair shop at 147 West Main Street (518 Evolution Auto Clinic) on its docket. Two minor subdivisions — at 19 Mechanic Street and 9 McCleary Avenue — were also listed. Decisions from that meeting will not be known until minutes are released.
Zoning board cancels July meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 2 was canceled. The city reported no new applications were before the board.
Coming up
No public meetings are listed on the city’s calendar for the next 14 days. Residents can check the city website for any late additions or rescheduled sessions.
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