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City staff described the proposal as aimed at reducing late-night littering, reckless driving and squealing tires at two sites identified in the draft: the Patterson Street Boat Launch (101 Patterson Street) and the Green Veil (Greenbelt) Boat Launch and its upper parking lot. A staff presenter said the change is intended to give police “teeth” to disperse groups who congregate at night and leave trash for city crews to collect each morning.

Supporters said the ordinance would not be a parking-ticket provision and would not prevent legitimate late-night boat launches by anglers using trailers. “If you’re a walleye fisherman launching late at night with a truck-and-trailer, you can remain; law enforcement will use discretion,” a staff presenter said during the discussion. Council members reported frequent complaints from residents about nighttime noise and littering; one councilor said he had received four related phone calls in three days.

Opponents questioned enforceability and effectiveness. One councilor said closing the lots at 9 p.m. could simply displace the activity to other areas rather than stop it, and expressed concern that the change would extend restrictions on law-abiding citizens who use the launches legitimately. Others warned of liability or of merely moving problems elsewhere.

After debate, council members voted to place the ordinance on the agenda for a public hearing at the next meeting so residents can comment. Councilors who voted in favor said they wanted to hear from the public before adopting a measure that changes access to public waterfront areas.

Ending: The council set the item for public hearing; no ordinance amendment was adopted at the meeting. Staff and the police department will present the draft ordinance and receive public comment at the next scheduled council meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ogdensburg City Council Meeting June 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council voted to hold a public hearing on an ordinance amendment that would close the Patterson Street and Green Veil boat‑launch parking areas to most vehicular traffic from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., with an exception for truck-and‑trailer boat combinations.","taxTitle","Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York","taxId",70718,"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},6199471,"Residents, providers press council over perceived inequities in home-based business fees",3222,378000,3600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3833307-341c9fd59b905538677de814f2708bf2&start=378&end=3600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3833307-341c9fd59b905538677de814f2708bf2/thumbnail_378000.jpg","/articles/6199471/Ogdensburg/St-Lawrence-County/New-York/Residents-providers-press-council-over-perceived-inequities-in-home-based-business-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199471-c4b5b85fb27d62d3f5a563afe83add74/orig.mp4?Expires=1773565027&Signature=OWM-efFjQA4wcKeo8~oYphreu9ISVme4ap~ntvZnElVW6JCHXT5y5-TbPW3if13IbYEZhnhmkk5tzqCCqa2Sy5C5UQlwBXvzJrnBYgJ6Uk4xU98~Ub58RrqJGTuUNPo0mepoeRP-AJUEBV6~dCnz~yl~U7YFEX8YaDfr7ffFDbeTsxMCf-JxgSlgyo72ESJNIzhLcDkncDtbUlZvYzZSRhtUbYvci9T~zyyXlmXfMrO5TahR~BGDEPDYF4tJp89OqKUBw6rovaieXCbn1BRiA3wBCKizxn2GdCX2S3YFobJ6kfTsIisqD9Ch4J3DDN6b10ps6lyRZdAP70wQTeUbJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Home-based business owners and residents pressed the Ogdensburg City Council on uneven enforcement and what speakers described as a discriminatory user-fee process for home-based businesses, particularly in-home day-care providers.

Advocates said the city’s current method of charging extra water/sewer or user fees to some home-based businesses — and not others — lacks transparency and reliable enforcement. “The city continues to treat home based business owners differently and unfairly compared to those who operate in the commercial setting,” said Kylie Morrow, an in-home day-care operator, during public comment. “It is a policy issue, and it’s a community issue.”

The complaint traces to a change in local enforcement following mailing of affidavits and follow-up inspections; speakers said some recipients were charged while others were not, and at least one resident said affidavits were signed by people other than the addressees. A public commenter said that, after code changes and outreach, only about eight known businesses remained on the list used for enforcement earlier in the year. Another speaker argued the fee should be a one-time charge rather than an annual user fee.

Several council members and staff described the issue as complex. City Manager Bonnie Kronos told the council staff had tried to create a consistent process and had already reduced fees significantly. “We put a process in place,” she said at the meeting, noting staff time and enforcement limits. Management emphasized that, without water meters, there is no objective way to measure individual household water use and that a flat-rate user fee inevitably produces inequities.

Council discussion focused on two paths: (1) creating a task force or work group with elected officials, members of the public and staff to vet the issues and proposals; or (2) leaving the adopted code and enforcement in place and allowing staff to continue implementation. Councilor Stevenson moved for a task force; the motion did not gather the support required, and several council members, including Mayor Tully, said they preferred to let management continue enforcement and suggested the issue be closed unless four votes supported further study.

Councilors emphasized differing priorities. Some members called for a work group to ensure all affected residents feel heard and to identify ideas that might resolve enforcement confusion; others said the issue consumed too much staff time and that the reduced, current fee (described in public testimony as $165 per year in recent council actions) is small relative to city budgets and that enforcement resources are limited.

No new ordinance or formal change resulted from the discussion. The council did not adopt a task force; management was directed to continue current enforcement and to pursue complaints submitted by the public for investigation under existing procedures. Several speakers in public comment urged the council to reconsider and to adopt a fairer, clearer system.

Ending: Council members acknowledged the political sensitivity of the issue and left open the possibility of future action if public pressure or new information emerges. For now, staff will continue implementing the recently amended code and respond to formal complaints under the city’s existing enforcement process.","Home-based business owners and providers urged the Ogdensburg City Council to address what they described as inconsistent enforcement and a discriminatory fee structure for home-based businesses, especially in-home day care providers; councilors debated a proposed task force and staff urged limited further use of management time.",{"_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},6199462,"Council authorizes bond ordinance to finance pump‑station rehabilitation tied to EFC funding",56,1767000,1823000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3833307-341c9fd59b905538677de814f2708bf2&start=1767&end=1823","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3833307-341c9fd59b905538677de814f2708bf2/thumbnail_1767000.jpg","/articles/6199462/Ogdensburg/St-Lawrence-County/New-York/Council-authorizes-bond-ordinance-to-finance-pumpstation-rehabilitation-tied-to-EFC-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199462-0f903ffe5dbb4e3b3b8e79197b0d4b96/orig.mp4?Expires=1773565027&Signature=OV0qY7g8yOYkrk6iyEWW7NaKbjXjLuh4FAjICt1~rFABrmjtI4u5D6b05T8JlJ4~he8PJWH7RMnAyL5EHPCFO4pn~OCGk1ukktUqkU1-a4zXyWhD1thAqXh5TXapbckiUuAoJQunrxRu~ntE-~lSPAquu~RYjRC77CgPstQYvvbYPAX5KUp7PgmuFgBznIA~yV86L9CbJVAaEV1kSGq9UUGRBZfEFCCVo6W2lBGc0nimFfpvnbw4DTJ2CvFKlCwansfT3LBqrjpAQjQ7PqOZ0dSxumePISpjXvSltv0E8FHA8cgmqniT9q4YqfONkVqYDRevMQeds4GHbrIyVqgL7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ogdensburg City Council approved a bond ordinance authorizing up to $1,157,500 for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of two wastewater pump stations. City management said the work is part of an application to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) and may be financed through an EFC loan or grant package.

City manager Bonnie Kronos explained the amount reflects the funding package required to qualify for EFC financing and noted the city also received grant consideration from the EFC. Council members were reminded of the regulatory consequences for failing to repair the pump stations: staff referenced an estimate of about $35,000 per day in fines from the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) if violations continue.

After brief discussion about the financing approach — including use of 0% interest EFC loans — the council voted to approve the bond ordinance.

Ending: The bond ordinance was approved; staff will proceed with EFC financing applications and with planning for pump station rehabilitation.","The council approved a bond ordinance authorizing up to $1,157,500 for rehabilitation and reconstruction of two pump stations as part of an Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) finance application; staff warned daily DEC fines could reach about $35,000 if issues are not addressed.","actionData","errors"]

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Council OKs public hearing on restricting vehicle access at two boat launches to curb late‑night activity

Residents, providers press council over perceived inequities in home-based business fees

Council authorizes bond ordinance to finance pump‑station rehabilitation tied to EFC funding