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Clark said a vendor presented options for putting solar on the Cool Insurance Arena and outlined several payment approaches; committee members had previously considered a different option that did not proceed. He said the vendor’s proposal was still at the conceptual stage and that the committee is collecting better cost figures for council consideration.

On landfill solar, Clark said county efforts to standardize rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects are slowing local progress as stakeholders coordinate a common approach. He also reported that the vendor that manages the city’s charging stations has taken over operations and is working to bring chargers that are currently offline back into service; supply-chain issues were cited as a delay.

Potential public charging locations under consideration include the Warren Street parking lot, Pearl Street and Hudson Avenue. Clark said the committee and staff are also exploring charger designs that would fit the city’s existing street poles and ornamental infrastructure.

The committee also discussed the city’s Climate Smart Communities efforts and a community hydro project; Clark noted a recent ceremony marking recommissioning of a hydro facility that provides hydro credits to the city.

Council members did not take formal action on the sustainability items during the meeting; staff will return with more detailed proposals and cost estimates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Glens Falls - COMMON COUNCIL, May 27, 2025 - 7:30pm","oneSentenceSummary","Glens Falls sustainability committee reported vendor interest in rooftop solar at the arena, county coordination on landfill solar standards, and ongoing work to bring EV chargers online; locations being considered include Warren Street lot, Pearl Street and Hudson Avenue.","taxTitle","Glens Falls City, Warren County, New York","taxId",5050,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6539954,"Glens Falls Common Council approves consent items, grants, contracts and payments",323,983000,1306000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3527857-d265e882f170b8aaea336bd8b04511cc&start=983&end=1306","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3527857-d265e882f170b8aaea336bd8b04511cc/thumbnail_983000.jpg","/articles/6539954/Glens-Falls-City/Warren-County/New-York/Glens-Falls-Common-Council-approves-consent-items-grants-contracts-and-payments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539954-9d396798c8d17ee461544cecd396bc2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201658&Signature=PjnjA6J7UgScMAIuzBxU-7nEuetU6uw7~1G2ZwliGec2tudmGbAs0EwQf7VWtERfosbBCintj2D1v1vHZNrCoSwynSshd-KHMNUsLtTpZA30lpTF1Dd3ZXFRRhvNJjCiC3h1u8Gk05dFXQFvloSyzemUBO7kxT1Fh-AOtTrPmY4bC7aV~3gO3kmyUdPcQ5hurnqht4U4EBLIjmba8EKf3G7zAtPrMJgI7u08UPKDAfyEAU-i0QSbsJWTtIY5ThiHF-0oWoDYaRettrziYrjcm~SuasgwjVPjvApKd8nKcVM8rcpGYhkZjAMv~FZTTE26FzRdb3OJJNdkOl-EPxQYiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glens Falls Common Council on May 27 approved a series of routine and project-specific motions across community development, public safety, public works and engineering. Council members approved the consent agenda and then voted on separate items summarized below.

Key approvals

- Consent agenda (items 5.1–5.8): meeting minutes (5/13), controller’s manual check payment report, community development manual payments, outside dining permits (No. 1320-13-2025), mobile food licenses (1022025–12525), encroachment permits (several codes listed) and the warrant. Motion carried.

- Community development and housing (items 6.1–6.6): the council set a second public hearing for the 2025–29 five-year Consolidated Plan and 2025 action plan for Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 7:25 p.m. (6.1). The council approved a VRP project (VRP-GF01) with a maximum award amount of $200,000 (6.2). The council approved two New York State HOME program rehabilitation grants: H23-10 for $35,744 (6.3) and H23-12 for $24,800 (6.4). The council approved ADK Gateway Homeownership awards (case file 2024HB001 and 2024HB02), each not to exceed $40,000 (6.5–6.6).

- Police (7.1): approved allocation of DWI program proceeds in the amount of $30,205.50 to increase public safety income and police overtime.

- Department of Public Works (8.1–8.2): approved insurance-reimbursed repairs related to a vehicle accident: electrical box repair $954.56 (increasing insurance recovery and street electrical equipment line) and DPW wood checker repair $2,336.45 (increasing insurance recovery and DPW equipment line).

- Controls/tax payment agreements (9.1–9.3): approved payment agreements for tax parcels with 25% down payments made for 48 Garden Street (tax map 302.12-3-6), Coleman Street (302.2-15-10) and 200 Blanchard (302.2-28-5).

- Engineering and construction contracts (10.1–10.3): awarded bid CGF25X01 for courthouse renovations to Christina Brothers Construction for $178,690 (general construction); awarded electrical work (bid referenced as CGAT225-0 or similar) for $114,900 to Rosal East Inc.; and approved a proposed CPLSP amendment for design/construction services in the amount of $14,500.

Motions were moved and seconded during the meeting and minutes indicate votes carried on the listed items. The on-record transcript does not list roll-call tallies or individual yes/no votes by member name for these motions; motions were recorded with the standard “All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.”

The council did not table or fail any motions during the recorded agenda items; no detailed roll-call vote breakdowns were provided in the public transcript.","At its May 27 meeting the Glens Falls Common Council approved the consent agenda, multiple community development grants and housing awards, police DWI fund allocation, public works repairs, tax payment agreements and engineering contracts. No roll-call tallies with member names were recorded in the transcript.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6539959,"Glens Falls council hears concerns about rec center testing, chiller pit contamination and hockey season timing",1506,189000,1695000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3527857-d265e882f170b8aaea336bd8b04511cc&start=189&end=1695","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3527857-d265e882f170b8aaea336bd8b04511cc/thumbnail_189000.jpg","/articles/6539959/Glens-Falls-City/Warren-County/New-York/Glens-Falls-council-hears-concerns-about-rec-center-testing-chiller-pit-contamination-and-hockey-season-timing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539959-8f4bd206066f2e707d5029baf7993b04/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201658&Signature=oWI-sT6uv1ozBxHIRDPMjGHdaUe-NG9~7hOCi0HfJjx68Vlh71rCEU-IrLf~jSzBEhm-9yb6zDnmMalnrzjjEUXxmqlrmRUXZQJJZw2PY9EfcukxM0qbJxSLiLvl5W5O1-qVTIjXqkJI4VkCpP5CX5grbf6PpriLEO2VvnLTNOF744aV~d1fbKRmawGk4OUuBsfAnDAyHO0vC~MyqbqQEJLH8J~1thp~QCRCBCKW3N4EckR8HeXTciNQ65oDhxWZxuH07DFKSwpOHBxbaSrXBUgbnqUTOMb47OJt4L7PLcoAEwxvl-qGOobLudvwGg9ULZWRDTtzKyV14~O2rAZLBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Royce Lawrence, president of the Adirondack Youth Hockey Association, told the Glens Falls Common Council on May 27 that the rec center is the group’s “second home” and warned that maintenance delays could jeopardize the 2025–26 season.

“We are deeply concerned by the reports that the rec center is in need of significant servicing and may not be operational in time for the start of the 25–26 season this October,” Lawrence said, noting AYHA serves more than 700 members and hosts visiting teams that support local businesses.

Councilwoman Parker provided an operational update later in the meeting. She said the city completed environmental testing recommended by the state Department of Environmental Conservation and that “there were no propylene found in any of the test wells that were sited at the rate. There was propylene found inside the chiller pit.”

Parker said the contractor Lavelle had requested the DEC’s permission to remove the chiller-pit equipment so technicians can assess the source and condition of the material identified in the pit. She said the city has engaged specialists recommended for this type of equipment and is ready to proceed when DEC grants approval.

Parker and other council members explicitly cautioned that the extent of repairs, the cost and the timeline are not yet known. “No, because we don't know what's wrong. So you can't get a plan for a fund,” she said when asked whether the city has a funding plan. She added the city is contacting DEC every few days for direction and that the goal is to have repairs completed before hockey season if testing and approvals allow.

Council members and staff described two different glycols in the system: propylene glycol (described in the meeting as nontoxic) and ethylene glycol (toxic). Parker said the tests detected propylene glycol in the building’s chiller pit samples and that there is no confirmed quantity or timeline for when any ethylene glycol might have been introduced. She said the building’s mechanical system has been in place for more than 30 years and that the city is relying on DEC and qualified contractors to determine next steps.

Several council members and residents raised concerns about earlier public messaging. A council member said a prior city statement characterized the fluid as a food additive and that subsequent testing showing a toxic compound was not followed by clear public notification. Parker acknowledged the concern and said the city can only report what is confirmed by testing and DEC guidance.

The council did not take formal action at the May 27 meeting. Members said they will follow up with DEC, make additional tests as authorized and return to the council with repair options and cost estimates once the assessment is complete.

The rec center update was raised during the “old business” portion of the meeting and was tied in public comment to the Adirondack Youth Hockey Association’s request that the facility be operational by October 2025 for the association’s 50th season.","Adirondack Youth Hockey Association urged the Glens Falls Common Council to prioritize repairs at the Glens Falls Rec Center. Council members reported testing found propylene glycol in the building's chiller pit; DEC review and further equipment removal are pending and funding and timeline remain undetermined.","actionData","errors"]

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