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Committee keeps Oneonta Creek Trails on agenda, discusses coordination and signage
Summary
The committee deferred substantive trail decisions to a future meeting while outlining steps for coordination with the town, insurance review, signage and potential Earth Day or future kickoff events.
The Oneonta Quality of Life and Infrastructure Committee briefly revisited the Oneonta Creek Trails project and agreed to postpone detailed action until the next meeting while urging additional coordination with outside partners.
Committee members said renewed interest from other parties prompted a request to ask project leads to meet with town officials and with internal staff before returning with consolidated updates. Staff noted the need to confirm ownership of identified parking areas and whether they are on town right-of-way or city property; the committee said the city should talk with the town before formalizing any parking or access arrangements.
Members also discussed possible volunteer cleanup, signage and liability questions. Staff said they would consult the city’s insurance agent about risks for advertising and promoting trails that the city does not construct or maintain, and that they would coordinate with Mike and Bill (staff/project contacts) before returning to the committee. One member suggested linking a trail opening or awareness event to Earth Day if coordination can be completed in time; others said that timeline may be tight and planning for next year could be more realistic.
No action was taken; the committee instructed staff to coordinate with the town, confirm easement/parking status, consult insurance, and return with updates at a subsequent meeting.
