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Warrants approved
- Motion: Approve warrants totaling $350,445.65 and place them on the Finance Director’s desk for payment as presented.
- Outcome: Approved (roll call recorded as ‘Aye’ for council members present). Members recorded as voting in favor during the roll call included Mosher Campoli; Walsh Russo; McKeown; LaPari Hsu; Carson; Forrester Rothbard; Matheson.

Consent agenda
- Motions 2 through 9 (consent agenda) were presented together and approved by vote. The roll call recorded affirmative votes for council members present.
- Outcome: Approved (consent agenda motions 2–9 enacted as presented).

City Clerk organizational chart and staffing (motion 10)
- Motion: Approve revised 2025 City Clerk Organizational Chart and Staffing Plan; authorize a $29,000 transfer from A.1410.13 (part-time personal services) to A.1410.1 (full-time personal services) and related budget amendments for retirement and health insurance lines.
- Outcome: Approved. Vote recorded as affirmative by the council roll call.

Certificate of appropriateness fee (motion 11)
- Motion: Add an administrative application fee of $100 for certificates of appropriateness as required by city code chapter 160, effective 03/05/2025.
- Outcome: Approved by roll call.

How to read this summary: Votes are reported as recorded during the meeting’s roll-call votes. If a motion included budget transfers or conditionals (for example, staffing tied to software procurement), the meeting minutes and staff follow-up will include further implementation details.

For full roll-call text and meeting minutes, see the official council record posted by the City Clerk.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3/4/2025 - Common Council","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal votes taken during the March 4 meeting, including warrant approval, consent agenda, City Clerk staffing motion and fee schedule addition for certificates of appropriateness.","taxTitle","Oneonta, Otsego, New York","taxId",69901,"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},6042423,"Council approves temporary administrative specialist in City Clerk’s office tied to planned Tyler software work",394,4121000,4515000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3683578-cf12ac237c1b417485599a82b64e205d&start=4121&end=4515","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3683578-cf12ac237c1b417485599a82b64e205d/thumbnail_4121000.jpg","/articles/6042423/Oneonta/Otsego/New-York/Council-approves-temporary-administrative-specialist-in-City-Clerks-office-tied-to-planned-Tyler-software-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042423-81ed3892a101a28349e0a4ca6a8e33fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226267&Signature=b0EqSvLyVbqbvu9WfHCs6~-3E2RGoM0bHuS3sLrHbQAUCCElXdOb0Stcrebt1DSQKYC~eLxdCWgLMnNbuI-GtLIPKC1kAOeTlE-RQJIMFzwB~lhwRh3v7zsj8-TO~bai1qJ9n3mI1tC6YBo-c~bjAuosHHz0MkiubKEioh0ikSgKZ--~LTIkHxpx7wcsr8ChfdjKSO3olAE8hSyqRYjZGpGMu-YQ5eTcn7OpnUKUFtxouPlKxXVLkz1kPtzphmKeOzHZD2VkbKVutcRdnK~5YciT0Ucm50gsES7s8E3mSxbfRR6Xg-hvBvqGfhm~b7hVV5tF3DdgOEPWbSSm7N7ibQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council on March 4 approved a staffing change in the City Clerk’s office to create a temporary full-time administrative specialist position to assist with an anticipated Tyler technology implementation. The motion authorized a budget transfer of $29,000 from a part-time personal services line to full-time personal services and amendments to insurance and retirement lines to cover benefits. The council vote carried with council members recorded as voting in the affirmative.

City staff said the appointment would be temporary and could last up to 18 months to support software implementation and that the council would later determine whether to make the role permanent. Department staff and several council members asked staff not to fill the position until the council had final Tyler contract numbers and an explicit implementation authorization. The clerk’s office said it wants to recruit early so that candidate availability will align with implementation timing; staff emphasized the hire would not be made without the council first approving the underlying Tyler technology contract.

Why it matters: The temporary position is intended to provide internal capacity to run a municipal records and permitting software upgrade. Council members asked for a clear presentation of Tyler’s initial purchase and ongoing subscription costs and suggested the matter return through the Finance and HR committee for final budget action before hiring.

Next steps: Staff will return with the final Tyler proposal and detailed cost estimates for council review prior to appointing or filling the temporary position.","The council approved a temporary full-time administrative specialist role and associated budget transfers to support a proposed Tyler technology implementation; council members asked for final Tyler cost estimates before hiring.",{"_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},6042426,"Oneonta council backs trial use of accessible portable restrooms in parks; finance referral likely for 5K billing change",208,1827000,2035000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3683578-cf12ac237c1b417485599a82b64e205d&start=1827&end=2035","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3683578-cf12ac237c1b417485599a82b64e205d/thumbnail_1827000.jpg","/articles/6042426/Oneonta/Otsego/New-York/Oneonta-council-backs-trial-use-of-accessible-portable-restrooms-in-parks-finance-referral-likely-for-5K-billing-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042426-68a0d4999e26de1f9669d0171785c5e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226267&Signature=VUhkXq-FGheT6qodS6rpDHgmgz5FYO1BXx1-iRF76m27aixSf5tPCLClDo15Q6LihTaAzONLHEoExiGj3xtpd6QMfk7Kn3-L0-jNfTSuiRY7DY0YU-b2-47dXbttWF0SgLyVAg7PnaENNFHaAvALtvWQ~tbIVeAEgO5paYmCqUS4l-J1ZLv5x4rKn40Sc54lYrM1TZsFEKMta61XtJ3EAaE7tPMv8T8sKXnd0IusEu9W6LyzO4~9H-R33blkzo42cuoeU7fXTS03E2-fbucsMEIfn8iEk5Ph-fh5-Gi87Yjf-t4XYgIvGsaUsAdX6SbrrQtJN-PgjYKqz2sdHz05oA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks and Recreation members told the Common Council March 4 they recommend using rented portable restrooms at several city parks this season instead of renovating outdated and vandalism-prone permanent facilities. The department reported a budget commitment of about $8,000 in prior years for portable restroom rentals and said using portable units could be a net savings compared with renovation and seasonal maintenance.

The council discussed accessibility requirements and confirmed at least one larger ADA-accessible unit would be included. “It'll be money that we have set aside for the renovations will be put toward the portable rentals,” a Parks representative said; the transcript identifies Christian Fujii as the staff member who gave budget details and said the city has budgeted funds for porta-johns in previous years.

Council members asked for the item to be run through the Finance and Human Resources Committee as necessary, and there was broad support to pilot the change this season. The council did not take an immediate formal vote to enact a capital change; members treated the proposal as a pilot/policy decision that should be routed through budget review to confirm funding lines and any contract terms.

Parks also raised ancillary items: a potential fee approach to billing for 5K races that use significant staff time when courses extend outside the parks, and updates on stage construction in Mueller Plaza (expected completion by early June). Committee members asked staff to assemble cost details and bring the 5K billing proposal back through the Finance/HR committee.

Why it matters: Parks officials said portable restrooms can reduce vandalism, improve accessibility, and free DPW staff time currently spent on repeated repairs to permanent park bathrooms. The change could reallocate renovation funds to other park needs if the pilot proves successful.

Next steps: Staff will return with budget details and a finance committee referral on any required contract or budget amendment for portable restroom rental and for a possible 5K billing policy change.","Parks and Recreation reported a plan to pilot accessible portable restrooms this season to reduce vandalism and maintenance costs; the council agreed to the approach and asked staff to route any required funding through finance committee. The committee also discussed direct billing options for off-park 5K races.",{"_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},6042429,"Oneonta council frames neighborhood plan around 27 Market Street; IDA pilot explained ahead of April presentations",5453,607000,6060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3683578-cf12ac237c1b417485599a82b64e205d&start=607&end=6060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3683578-cf12ac237c1b417485599a82b64e205d/thumbnail_607000.jpg","/articles/6042429/Oneonta/Otsego/New-York/Oneonta-council-frames-neighborhood-plan-around-27-Market-Street-IDA-pilot-explained-ahead-of-April-presentations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042429-4e93aa7600b9492ccfd5a2c084e291fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226267&Signature=eR5UhcZ4khB0tc1eRApry4LHj1HN0tBVw07zYDyqKjqDSS3TRpeLW5mTAoViYt9Px7WAjv-8TkwjGMSHfeMokSIZbSGrkpu7pL6SR9-qyPbYkLwmC2I1qY536jvdwAkn~n3-Ap0Xg6iHaJ1iS5dulCCX0U8aCVQDSHD3Ss9Ed0vfbTko4fVGLU24Ij6WIUaJPKKwN9AaWjDF1qNB3EWUefsSe3eJf6T6TMv7gHgtLDp-g~dtRf7mju80mK58mqsMRxt1TVcTyMPytwFOlEWRGA-sQoHy~tNIdpx8mmT~ZgmnQ~Qifcdcp~uHWj3YpjoGvBMkNnIRAZTxEpGW12nIfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Drennick told the Common Council on March 4 that planning for 27 Market Street should be considered part of a larger downtown neighborhood strategy and that the council will take a deliberate, staged approach before any sale or final vote. The council scheduled a detailed presentation by Rehabilitation Support Services (RSS) for April 1, invited other proposers to present at the council meeting on April 15, and said a vote on any sale is tentatively set for May 6.

The council emphasized process and public information. “We are planning holistically for a neighborhood that will engage all demographics but will especially appeal to those young people that we need so desperately in our workforce with housing that they can afford. It starts with 27 Market Street,” Mayor Drennick said. He asked residents to review posted videos and materials before the April presentations.

As part of the meeting’s informational work, Jody Zagrevsky, identified in the meeting as executive director of the county IDA/Otsego Now, recorded a briefing describing how industrial development agencies (IDAs) and payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreements typically operate. Zagrevsky explained that IDAs may take title to property temporarily and negotiate PILOT schedules that phase in taxable value, and that PILOT structures vary by project type (for example, manufacturing vs. commercial vs. housing) and by IDA practice. The briefing noted that some IDAs abate only new investment rather than existing assessments and that end-of-term property assessments revert to full taxable value.

Council members discussed the limits of PILOTs depending on the developer. Several councillors pointed out RSS is a nonprofit, which affects how any PILOT or payment arrangement could function compared with a taxable commercial developer. Council legal counsel confirmed that PILOTs are contractual and can be made enforceable through contract terms; the council’s ability to compel a nonprofit to pay ongoing discretionary amounts is limited to the contract the parties sign.

Public comment included Charles Gerard of Chestnut Street, who said he supports the RSS proposal and urged the council to prioritize housing for low-income residents.

Why it matters: Council members said the process will shape whether the project helps retain young adults, support downtown businesses and generate new sales, water and sewer revenue. The April and May presentations are positioned as the primary public opportunities to evaluate proposals before any council action.

What’s next: RSS will present April 1. Other proposers will be invited to present April 15. The council signaled a potential vote on a sale or related action on May 6 and encouraged interested parties to meet individually with staff and the IDA for technical questions about PILOT terms and revenue projections.

","Mayor and council said they will treat 27 Market Street as the start of a broader downtown neighborhood strategy and scheduled developer presentations; an Otsego County IDA director outlined how PILOT agreements typically work and what the city should expect.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Oneonta Common Council, March 4, 2025

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