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The mayor said the grant will support attendants at Searchie, Arnold Ave, Esperanza Verde, Barkley and Veterans Park playgrounds. The attendants are planned to be on duty four hours per day (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), five days per week, and to run age-appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, physical activities and music for elementary-age children. The mayor said the program is intended to provide supervised, neighborhood-based options for children who cannot attend the centralized summer camp or travel to more remote youth program locations.

Council members added that the school district is planning field-based programming at the four diamonds for older children and that some sites will also distribute free meals through New York State vendors and other partners. Staff said final staffing and program details will be announced after recruitment and scheduling are complete.

Council members and staff framed the program as filling a gap in supervision and access for neighborhood children over the summer; they thanked Senator Fahey for securing the funding.

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Council discussion clarified the city does not own or maintain the sewer main within Regina Lane and that the lot lies outside the city\u0000s sewer district. The resolution states the connection will be at the homeowner\u0000s cost and that the town of Amsterdam indicated it plans to extend or form a water district for the affected homes; once the town\u0000s water district operates, the town would be the first point of contact for homeowners and the town would coordinate maintenance with the city.

Alderman Holiday moved the resolution; the motion passed on a roll call vote with Alderman Holliday, Alderman Collins, Alderman Carpenter, Alderman Marticello and Alderman Quistamars voting aye. Council members noted the city will not accept maintenance responsibilities for the private lateral connections.

The resolution is specific about the 1.5x charge for owners outside the sewer district; staff and council flagged that additional property owners on Regina Lane may pursue similar connections and that the council should expect more requests if the town proceeds with district extensions.

","The council passed an authorization for 24 Regina Lane to connect to the sanitary sewer at the homeowner\u0000s expense and charged the owner 1.5 times the city\u0000s annual sewer rate; the resolution notes the town of Amsterdam will form or extend a water district for contiguous service.",{"_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},6214639,"Council authorizes sale of four city lots with amendment to property identifier",219,3066000,3285000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3666073-89df43e823a45c0e048cec1aa9a5978f&start=3066&end=3285","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3666073-89df43e823a45c0e048cec1aa9a5978f/thumbnail_3066000.jpg","/articles/6214639/Amsterdam/Montgomery-County/New-York/Council-authorizes-sale-of-four-city-lots-with-amendment-to-property-identifier","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214639-53509290abd1c84a711f3bc8bc8c9dbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190479&Signature=fYuABO3-vmcmf01PsIJPZhGiN8Iw7xkro~C70VreaU11KC1UCOF0kDD~LMkxVSOVyKzkCB8geqy5l6C3cmxOptzYvnwq4z8fHd6s~Ej3CSc7zQSBkpqXaLYcs~Z-wQZiC66Ho6-RubFFxEilHJzANUYIwm9IwFL0IMhbt2TPvvKttlDs7c6Ku1Ob72U9OSztdqvA26l8db-GH78j6ve6gX~A1LdP65O885rLGf0L1KSOKPjUjqLx26IzbOAaz5b5dqrJSKc2ORlegXimpkWdUq0JIiHI4P6nXIdLo~esojF6iP5BG3NebgZiM6wPHpqBs9loG41vAxmrEKrTGseOWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Amsterdam Common Council authorized the sale of four city-owned parcels and approved an amendment to correct a tax parcel identifier for one lot.

By adopting Resolution 2425-233, the council authorized sales of the following parcels: 65 Academy Street to OSYR Edry LLC (Israel Edry) for $3,600 (with a $50,000 performance bond requirement); 16 Union Street to Timothy Holzower for $500; 127 Division Street to Jose Palicia for $1,000; and 36 John Street to Lorenzo and Jasmine Vargas for $1,500. During the meeting the council amended the fifth whereas clause to correct the SBL for 36 John Street to 55.52-4-2-4.

Alderman Collins explained the property disposition committee recommended sales in those cases, citing adjacent owners who had been maintaining or who own neighboring parcels. The council discussed that some low bids were not selected because of adjacency and prior maintenance; Alderman Collins noted the committee\u0000s rationale would allow staff to explain to unsuccessful bidders why alternate awards were made.

The motion to approve the amended resolution passed on a roll call vote. Alderman Collins, Alderman Marticello, Alderman Carpenter, Alderman Quistamars, Alderman Holliday and Alderman Collins voted aye on the final adoption as recorded in the council roll call.

The sale authorizations include typical closing and performance conditions; staff said the 65 Academy Street sale requires a $50,000 performance bond as part of the authorization.

","The Common Council approved sales of four formerly city-owned lots, including an amendment correcting the SBL for 36 John Street; sales include performance bond and nominal purchase prices.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6214644,"Council awards 2025 resurfacing contract; Market Street set as priority under CHIPS allocation",135,374000,509000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3666073-89df43e823a45c0e048cec1aa9a5978f&start=374&end=509","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3666073-89df43e823a45c0e048cec1aa9a5978f/thumbnail_374000.jpg","/articles/6214644/Amsterdam/Montgomery-County/New-York/Council-awards-2025-resurfacing-contract-Market-Street-set-as-priority-under-CHIPS-allocation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214644-f37ac9ffeebbad2c0562670f4e5dbbb6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190479&Signature=VVkunZvaE~yjr2RlFcwgssrNK1v9yq7IWmjwlMEli9mNFlrRPaMLf4IxgVysPyvKHz7T3kpbKNXA-eZPOm9hTlRolNuzq07awsQdfQtKkv-GeoPQkNP3WiznM3MQuNwPsF9Nmn2j9k0g7G5hd~zrZ8g2S2~88yD8yttJ6fRu3QOficrO7rTEW-0SjGNo1v2YtxQ5x0uSGZgIvTaqUowfI5INSXzIMGcL3Esasw2cEcIDu3s5lS4SB2uG3A0NbVkPYziTm0zDGQb~tYipbdofmJMnkiqBcIQlMWxKvu2uOpg7VipbzuCOTrBWQ1HTiybMsEM1Zrb7L73kvElNXEWHxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Amsterdam Common Council authorized the contract award for the city\u0000s 2025 street resurfacing program, prioritizing Market Street repairs under the city\u0000s CHIPS allocation.

Resolution 2425-239 authorized entering an agreement with DelSignore Blacktop Paving Inc. for the 2025 resurfacing program. City staff reported a 2025 CHIPS allocation of $2,230,000 and said the council was reserving about $200,000 as the local share for the Crescent Avenue Bridge project, which requires a 5% local match for a predominantly federal commitment.

Alderman Marticello summarized the planned base bid as Market Street from Prospect to the north side of the Van Dyke intersection, and told the council the pavement conditions warranted that priority. He said once work begins staff will revisit the alternate street list and release additional streets for resurfacing as budget allows.

Mike (public works/engineering) told the council the estimated leftover local share after paying for Market Street and Crescent Avenue Bridge obligations would be roughly $700,000; he said staff will return with a prioritized recommendation for additional alternates. The council passed the contract award on a roll call vote; Alderman Marticello, Alderman Quistamars, Alderman Holliday, Alderman Collins and Alderman Carpenter voted aye.

The council and staff noted work on Market Street and East Main Street will be coordinated with New York State Department of Transportation schedules and that the Crescent Avenue Bridge project has a federal funding commitment that influences timing and scope.

","Council authorized the 2025 street resurfacing contract for Market Street and discussed CHIPS funding, local matches, and a prioritized alternate list for additional streets.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6214650,"Council approves new concession contract at RiverLink, seeks RFP for Veterans Park",210,135000,345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3666073-89df43e823a45c0e048cec1aa9a5978f&start=135&end=345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3666073-89df43e823a45c0e048cec1aa9a5978f/thumbnail_135000.jpg","/articles/6214650/Amsterdam/Montgomery-County/New-York/Council-approves-new-concession-contract-at-RiverLink-seeks-RFP-for-Veterans-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214650-214170c85678a38c72fe48dcd4befa30/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190479&Signature=HX1QNDhL~T1GmgsUMfHQ4lZMPEp-yYcZPrye~wy2XFEO3QJpcnMImoVU3BjistRAYbfVxbPbMyqT0AlX8iWq0WSNcoA3Vrrh3eOScAYYWLhQPfmJzw4NtbbEIhDgLUJzlWAq00~bVzZ8i0Swkn4Nrh~iHyL57reCfb4QiqSHuzv8bFoeclL5EzKWrByKpwxRzv5-6Wg8SaHfIhIz7z7w66kV0VD8OjfFMGbMEa7XSCVPJ1H85e1qLaXvXINdonurdAdumuK~SqKAxF1jj0J1bIsUEhH6ahK-WGGEd8mkIJtOup3THIyFZX5AuD6Y7ia-HYiAZU24AMkigV92nUcuPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Amsterdam Common Council voted to authorize a contract with Megabytes Events LLC to provide concessionaire services at RiverLink Park and separately approved terminating the existing contract with Brent and Corey Yeager.

The council passed Resolution 2425-236 authorizing the Megabytes Events LLC contract and Resolution 2425-237 terminating the Yeagers’ concession agreement. The body also approved Resolution 2425-235, directing staff to issue a request for proposals for concessionaire services at Veterans Park for the 2025 season.

Council members and staff discussed operational differences between the outgoing and incoming concession models. Mary (parks staff) described the Megabytes arrangement as a hybrid service that will staff the RiverLink cafe during events and provide a delivery service for boaters: “They’ll be able to pick up the phone or their smartphones, contact her, place an order, and she’ll get it down to them.” Mary also said the concessionaire will staff the cafe during concerts and scheduled events and that equipment and cleaning were being finalized. Mike (public works/parks staff) noted elevator access at RiverLink remains an outstanding issue.

Alderman Marticello moved the Megabytes contract; the motion passed on a roll call vote with Alderman Marticello, Alderman Quistamars, Alderman Holliday, Alderman Collins, and Alderman Carpenter voting aye. The termination resolution for the Yeager contract passed on the same roll call alignment.

The Veterans Park action is an RFP authorization; no operator was chosen. Resolution 2425-235 specifies an operating window from July 1 through Sept. 30, 2025, for the Veterans Park food trailer. The council did not adopt an award for Veterans Park at the meeting.

Council members said they expect the new RiverLink arrangement to operate differently from previous years and to better serve boaters and event attendees; they also noted remaining operational items — notably the RiverLink elevator — will need follow-up from staff.

The resolutions are effective immediately as adopted; staff were directed to proceed with contract execution for Megabytes Events LLC and to publish the Veterans Park RFP.

","The Amsterdam Common Council approved a contract with Megabytes Events LLC for concessions at RiverLink Park, voted to terminate a prior contract with the Yeager brothers and authorized a request for proposals for a food trailer operator at Veterans Park.","actionData","errors"]

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