Common Council Regular Meeting
10/24/2017
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - 7:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Common Council Chambers
Mayor Morse led in the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 PM
Roll call was taken
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Mayor Morse None
Council President Briggs
Council Member Smith
Council Member Russell
Council Member McCarthy
Council Member Napier
Council Member Koniowka
Public Comments: None
Council Member Russell made a MOTION to approve the minutes from the September 26, 2017 Meeting and the September 27, 2017 Special Meeting. Council President Briggs seconded the motion. All members voted “AYE”. The motion passed.
Council President Briggs, and Council Members Smith, Russell, McCarthy, Napier, and Koniowka presented Resolution No. 82 for the year 2017
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
Council Member Russell made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 82 seconded by Council Member Napier. All members voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 82 for the year 2017 passed. Budget transfers are attached.
Council President Briggs, and Council Members Smith, Russell, McCarthy, Napier, and Koniowka presented Resolution No. 83 for the year 2017
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE FINANCES OF THE CITY OF COHOES
Council Member Napier made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 83 seconded by Council President Briggs. All members voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 83 for the year 2017 passed.
Council President Briggs, and Council Members Smith, Russell, McCarthy, Napier, and Koniowka presented Resolution No. 84 for the year 2017
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT REGARDING OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT THE COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY
Council Member Russell made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 84 seconded by Council Member Smith. All members voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 84 for the year 2017 passed.
Council President Briggs, and Council Members Smith, Russell, McCarthy, Napier, and Koniowka presented Resolution No. 85 for the year 2017
A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR MUNICIPAL WORK PROPOSED AT 95 REMSEN STREET AND DECLARING THE MUNICIPAL WORK AS A SEQRA TYPE 1 ACTION
Council Member Russell made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 85 seconded by Council Member Napier. All members voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 85 for the year 2017 passed.
Council President Briggs, and Council Members Smith, Russell, McCarthy, Napier, and Koniowka presented Resolution No. 86 for the year 2017
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF COHOES 2018 ANNUAL ESTIMATE
Council Member Russell made a MOTION to approve Resolution No. 86 seconded by Council Member Smith. All members voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 86 for the year 2017 passed.
Public Comment:
Gil Ethier, 26 Middle St., “I am speaking as a resident and taxpayer, not as an elected official tonight. It is my opinion, that the vast majority of residents do not expect perfection from their elected officials, what they expect is progress. I am seeing progress and would like to wish all members the best of luck. I am satisfied with the budget.”
At 7:10 PM, Council Member Russell made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting; Council President Briggs seconded the motion. All members voted “AYE”.
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Lori A. Yando, City Clerk