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Votes at a glance: ceremonial resolutions approved; planning items scheduled
Summary
The council’s committee meetings on Feb. 18 approved several ceremonial resolutions and scheduled public hearings and follow-ups for development items; executive-session items were deferred.
Several routine and ceremonial items were approved during Schenectady City Council committee meetings on Feb. 18, while other items were scheduled for future hearings or executive session.
What the committees approved
- A ceremonial resolution recognizing Reverend Bradley Jones (approved by voice vote).
- A ceremonial resolution recognizing Women’s History Month (approved by voice vote). The 2025 theme — referenced in committee remarks — is "Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations."
- A ceremonial resolution welcoming the New York Phoenix basketball team to Schenectady (approved by voice vote).
What was scheduled or deferred
- St. Clair redevelopment and rezoning: the planning committee reminded members there will be a public hearing Feb. 24.
- A lease agreement item for 13 North Broadway was held for two weeks so staff can confirm information and return with additional materials.
- Property-sales agenda items were moved to executive session and will be addressed privately.
Votes and procedural notes: Committees recorded unanimous "Aye" voice votes on the ceremonial resolutions noted above. The government operations committee set a public hearing on Chapter 28 code amendments for March 10 (see separate article). Several items were recessed to executive session as allowed under council procedures.
