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The council adopted a resolution appointing Caitlin McSorley of 2644 Edgewood Road to the Board of Assessment Review effective June 18 and expiring Sept. 30, 2029. A council member requested that McSorley's letter of intent be attached to the legislation; the clerk confirmed staff would attach it and that the appointment was contingent on receipt as indicated in the public discussion.

Separately, the council amended proposed ordinance number 4, which would add handicap parking signs to the city code's schedule. The original ordinance listed Seymour Park Baseball Field; Councilmember Robert Burmester asked to add Addison Miller and the amendment passed. The final ordinance as amended adds two handicap signs along the outfield fence line of the northern Seymour Park field, two behind the left-side dugout parking area, and one handicap sign at Addison Miller per police department discretion. The amended ordinance was adopted during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Utica Common Council Meeting June 18th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Utica Common Council appointed Caitlin McSorley to the city Board of Assessment Review (term through Sept. 30, 2029) contingent on a submitted letter of intent, and amended a proposed handicap parking ordinance to add a sign at Addison Miller field in addition to Seymour Park.","taxTitle","Utica, Oneida County, New York","taxId",3680,"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},6194762,"Council approves summer beer-and-wine permits for multiple Utica events; one application held for review",4478,941000,5419000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863241-3d22293b98b59e71cccf1456258d9760&start=941&end=5419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863241-3d22293b98b59e71cccf1456258d9760/thumbnail_941000.jpg","/articles/6194762/Utica/Oneida-County/New-York/Council-approves-summer-beer-and-wine-permits-for-multiple-Utica-events-one-application-held-for-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194762-57c5a398e357532a13dd40597fe64cc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773737313&Signature=W-8lYA5b29Qo71WL2WwRqmxkyKjV7ilYb~NIxiXy4Es4AM3kmx0vVGTOdsw8qU1xIhHRNauxeDVx5z~Apegkp-F-gw1aDFNatmZoqp7zRrDw-Db-NXVaim3VoUilvNs6bHtEzIzxq9ubCYomtcySTP~lgn8F-pn9ROj6v5CQ9udW7d6N-EyTGNxkkh7tuIPIPEG9WYT684Pc81BL4eGCkuu62pOOmI62algqOmHuAcQ1-ho5cVp14dvcCNmY5sG95S5ZufdOXnBofGGRnIlSal5NVD0ZUaK6p5TBplddVp~Jmltid~fGHrLKFW8-Vshs6Wf2naTPOQb10jIPbap3Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Utica Common Council voted to authorize sale of beer and wine for multiple summer events and discussed one application that required further clarification.

Resolutions approved at the meeting authorized beer-and-wine sales for BTS Catering's 2025 Summer Arts Festival at Munson (July 17–19), Valley View Golf Course's 39th annual MVCC golf tournament (Friday, June 30, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and Dinkin' Dirt Distillery LLC for the Water Music New York/More Voices festival (Thursday, July 3, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Harbor Point). The clerk introduced each proposed resolution and votes were recorded as adopted on the agenda.

A separate authorization for events sponsored by Wayne Brown (listed as \"Baby Wayne Movements\" / barbecue event) included multiple dates — July 11, August 11 and Sept. 11 — and prompted scheduling and enforcement questions. Council members asked staff to check dates and noted the police department had a role in reviewing the permit. Deputy Chief Noonan said he met with the event organizer and was awaiting the organizer's decision about pursuing a liquor license; that decision would determine how the council or staff proceed. Council moved to refer the item to committee and to coordinate with the clerk's office and the police department before final action.

Council members emphasized that events can proceed with permits even if organizers choose not to serve alcohol, but that permitting and timing must be coordinated. No special funding was associated with the resolutions; they are event-specific authorizations for on-site alcohol sales.","The Utica Common Council approved resolutions authorizing sale of beer and wine at several summer events including a Munson arts festival, the MVCC golf tournament and the Water Music festival; one application tied to Wayne Brown's events remained under review pending clarification on dates and a possible liquor-license issue.",{"_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},6194767,"Utica council approves Eagle/Albany encroachment; members opt for sidewalks over wall",225,1220000,1445000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863241-3d22293b98b59e71cccf1456258d9760&start=1220&end=1445","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863241-3d22293b98b59e71cccf1456258d9760/thumbnail_1220000.jpg","/articles/6194767/Utica/Oneida-County/New-York/Utica-council-approves-EagleAlbany-encroachment-members-opt-for-sidewalks-over-wall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194767-8c1a21b053eaeabbfba91b183b16f3f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773737313&Signature=VlS8juSbv6aCqBZtmL6BJ3N4R~0yoex-8rPQ3sA20WJSosKGdq1y98qm4LYa7DX2XrqvKBEg07zQikn1gFtI6LjY9Jq-uLzFFe-GvQlc~6ySB0I6yYxMPyNuNTV3JqrpqtlY6r~N6NzagnkDhkp0AQz1YtGLvaShs1h2m2FlSJHQtAXTqcThPohxnyWIKo0Lt8CQ2v3hOnLlmvimReya-9FK1ytzatAAVRzUoCw19tCtx8W9bTgL1wMKCRmKEVKam3c1JQ9E0w8afWkO8y3x6uJ1QFwG0ojt4PwHrCN1RiaOUV7QGf3rNhzD61Q97eBJ86p9X1R2kQDKakMJhBbxlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Utica Common Council voted to approve an ordinance authorizing an encroachment on Eagle Street and Albany Street and decided to proceed with sidewalks rather than a decorative or retaining wall.

Council discussion focused on two options presented in the legislation: installing a permanent wall or installing sidewalks. Members raised safety and maintenance concerns — including snowplow clearance and graffiti — and ultimately favored the option that adds sidewalks. A council member summarized the group decision as choosing \"option 2\" (sidewalks).

Council members noted that the project is primarily the responsibility of the project owner and that the city will permit the encroachment to accommodate the preferred sidewalk option. The transcript references a project lead (referred to in discussion as \"Mr. Cali\") and indicates the owner will be involved in the project decisions. The ordinance authorizing the encroachment was adopted at the meeting.","The Utica Common Council adopted an ordinance authorizing encroachment on Eagle and Albany streets and chose the option to install sidewalks rather than a permanent wall after members discussed safety, plow access and aesthetics.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194773,"Utica delays mill-and-fill contract after bids exceed CHIPS funding; city expands micropaving pilot",0,4162000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863241-3d22293b98b59e71cccf1456258d9760&start=4162&end=4162","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863241-3d22293b98b59e71cccf1456258d9760/thumbnail_4162000.jpg","/articles/6194773/Utica/Oneida-County/New-York/Utica-delays-mill-and-fill-contract-after-bids-exceed-CHIPS-funding-city-expands-micropaving-pilot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194773-83aef48722c43e93cd8500afb60d5c0e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773737313&Signature=kOyh4PuBY0c9fuJ8vtFtPaOp7iKVGMQkm8YYtJr-KwHAY8q~zfDiUvsMaZMrwLoFMR-mEQcJ-ExYrseATwnjUmdKnt2Ky3UfwUvMpq0C5X2vS0E5MboEMBfWGRSOBPd0feJoJKim1EWTzYfB64vQGSgRaUOXDYi3QtQNV07jCm4rbM8zMo9JyAm3tEQLn4w~zOEtV7lYGcaXZ96hZ0Ba19qUwRo3yC3koGmgP~gYQGM5JHmfpnHqiGtvVkA5lzjcLiGFRAhAVgwQrlBdNWIZamvWX8xfugBgqbimMe2HWNl0JBw2ekVoLeDzZg8xpLNVRYGAfgUkVzWMGSbH-iOmYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Utica Common Council members heard on Monday that mill-and-fill paving bids came back higher than the city's expected state CHIPS funding, delaying a contract award and prompting a rebid.

City Engineer Nick Breidenbecker told the council that the city waited for New York State to release its budget and CHIPS allocations before soliciting bids. \"Once released, that following week, we put our bid out,\" Breidenbecker said. He said the first round of bids returned above the available CHIPS amount, so the city adjusted quantities and reissued the solicitation; bids are due June 26 and the board of contracts will canvas the results with a special meeting planned to award the work the week after.

The delay affects the mill-and-fill portion of Utica's 2025 paving program. Breidenbecker said the city did not remove streets from the program when rebidding, but trimmed some quantities to better align with state funding. He described the schedule discussed with contractors — starting work after July 4, similar to recent years — and said the city is being \"a little more responsible about how we're spending the money.\"

Council members also heard details about a separate, city-funded micropaving pilot intended to preserve streets and extend service life. Breidenbecker described the material as \"a makeup of stone, asphalt in a slurry-type emulsion\" with latex and additives that increase elasticity to reduce cracking; he said the treatment can add about seven years of life to streets in the target condition. The city rolled out half the pilot and has observed varying performance: Verrick Street initially drew complaints but is now \"healed,\" while some tight-radius or smaller roads appear to be poor fits for the product. The contractor has agreed to address substandard sections.

Public comment at the meeting echoed infrastructure concerns. Francis Brown urged a broader overhaul of streets and underground systems and called for greater transparency in city operations. \"Utica, the city of opportunities,\" Brown said, urging officials to fix broken infrastructure and improve openness.

No final contract was awarded at the meeting. Breidenbecker said the mill-and-fill award will be handled after the rebid canvass and at the special board meeting set to review bids, with a release of the final street list after award.","City engineer said initial mill-and-fill bids came back over budget against state CHIPS funds; the city rebid with adjusted quantities and plans a special meeting to award the contract. Officials also described a micropaving pilot to extend pavement life on selected streets.","actionData","errors"]

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Utica council approves Eagle/Albany encroachment; members opt for sidewalks over wall

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