Glens Falls council approves 26 resolutions on April 8; key votes listed
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Summary
The Common Council approved a slate of 26 routine and project resolutions, including code amendments, grant submissions, equipment purchases, emergency repairs and permit renewals. Below is a concise list of each resolution and its outcome as recorded at the meeting.
The Glens Falls Common Council adopted 26 resolutions on April 8, 2025. Most items were routine approvals, grants or authorizations for contracts and purchases; several items of note included a local-law adoption to amend Chapter 156 (peddling), emergency sewer-repair authorizations, grant application support for an economic development program and purchases required by state law.
Votes at a glance (resolution number — short description — outcome):
1 — Approve minutes of 03/25/2025 regular meeting — approved. 2 — Approve clerk’s monthly and PV&P report — approved. 3 — Approve controller’s manual check distribution report — approved. 4 — Adopt proposed Local Law 2025 to amend City Code Chapter 156 (peddling; sections 156-17 and 156-35) — approved. 5 — Approve youth peddling license fee schedule — approved. 6 — Adopt proposed Local Law 2025 to amend City Code 153 (parks and recreation) and code §91 (dogs) per Recreation Commission recommendation — approved. 7 — Approve Amendment No. 2 for electrical system upgrade project (engineering services increase ~ $18,900) — approved. 8 — Award contract to Services Unlimited for emergency Maple Street sanitary sewer repair (quote $97,258); authorize mayor to sign — approved. 9 — Authorize controller to transfer $30,000 for emergency Maple Street sanitary sewer repair — approved. 10 — Set public hearing on community development block grant program for 04/22/2025 — approved. 11 — Authorize community development manual payments (reimburse nonprofits / low-income support) — approved. 12 — Approve extension of landfill mowing bid to Garden Barn LLC (2025) at same price — approved. 13 — Budget adjustment for recreation department office furniture purchase — approved. 14 — Purchase five AED defibrillators for city parks/playgrounds as required by New York State law (budget adjustment) — approved. 15 — Increase revenue/expense lines to cover School Resource Officer overtime for services — approved. 16 — Increase revenue/expense lines for officer overtime at school events (additional funds) — approved. 17 — Increase revenue/expense lines for officer overtime at another event — approved. 18 — Adjust contingency to increase auto insurance line for new ambulance — approved. 19 — Approve outside dining permit renewal for period 06/01/2025–05/2026 with conditions — approved. 20 — Approve encroachment permits (series) per submitted layouts — approved. 21 — Approve additional encroachment permits (continuation of #20) — approved. 22 — Approve mobile food unit license applications listed under 2024–2025 applications — approved. 23 — Authorize Mayor to act on behalf of City for Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) Catalyst grant application — approved. 24 — Authorize submittal of full NBRC application and proceed for a fee not to exceed $5,800 covered by economic development funds — approved. 25 — Approve purchase of flex-action infield finisher via NYS contract (leasing terms noted) — approved. 26 — Approve the warrant (payments) — approved.
These items were approved by voice or roll-call vote as indicated in the meeting. Where a roll-call was used, the clerk recorded individual votes in the official minutes.
