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Council approves audited bills, several capital funds and DOT request; multiple items postponed
Summary
At the Jan. 28 regular meeting the Common Council approved audited bills totaling $915,524.24, created several capital funds, and sent a request to the New York State DOT to address potholes on I‑86; the council also approved a construction deadline extension for one property and postponed several other agenda items.
The Common Council approved several routine and substantive resolutions at its Jan. 28 meeting and postponed others for further review.
Audited bills and claims: The auditor presented bills and claims totaling $915,524.24 for audit and payment; the council approved payment by roll call vote (recorded as six ayes). The auditor was authorized to draw warrants for the amounts listed.
Capital funds and park projects: The council approved creation of multiple capital funds (agenda item PL 7-25) tied to items including a pool project for War Vets Park and zoning updates; the resolution passed by roll call vote (recorded as six ayes) and was referred to appropriate committees for implementation.
State DOT request: By voice vote the council approved a resolution (PO 8-25) requesting the New York State Department of Transportation to repair potholes and pursue a permanent roadway fix between exits 24 and 26 on I‑86 in both directions; council members asked that copies be sent to the state senator and assemblymember. The measure was referred for follow-up with the DOT and the governor's regional office.
Property deadline extension: The council authorized an extension for Flux Property Concepts LLC to complete renovations and obtain a certificate of occupancy for 301 West Oak Street until Dec. 31, 2025 (PO 10-25); the resolution passed by roll call vote (six ayes).
Postponed items: The council postponed several agenda items (PL 6-25 parking ordinance; PL 11-25 Bartlett House roof bid documents; PL 12-25 historical-carving follow-up; PL 13-25 levee reaccreditation) for committee review or to obtain additional information. The meeting also recorded other referrals and committee scheduling.
Ending: The council handled payments and several routine authorizations, advanced a DOT request, and left several substantive items open for further public notice and technical follow-up.
