Plattsburgh Common Council approves multiple spending resolutions, contracts and a beer-garden permit; sets redistricting hearing

The Plattsburgh Common Council on Feb. 6 approved a slate of spending resolutions, vendor contracts and event permits across public works, water and sewer operations and parks, and set a public hearing on a proposed redistricting local law.

The action package included routine purchases for the wastewater resource facility and water-filtration plant, spending resolutions to begin resurfacing and storm-sewer design work, a dog-control contract and a beer-garden permit for the Chill on the Hill winter event at Fox Hill. Councilors also adopted a resolution urging the New York Power Authority to reconsider a multi-year demand‑charge increase.

Why it matters: the approved resolutions begin work the city expects to bid and design later this year (road resurfacing and Ohio Avenue storm-sewer design), authorize purchases needed by utilities operations, and permit a public event that drew debate about family‑friendly programming and safety measures. The redistricting local law will proceed to a public hearing on Feb. 20, giving residents a formal chance to comment.

Votes at a glance - Item 7.23 — Authorize bid award contract (WRF 2025‑1) sodium hypochlorite for the WRF and WFP. Motion moved by Councilor Gibbs, seconded by Councilor Towne. Roll call recorded the motion approved with the council voting yes (see vote record). Outcome: approved. - Item 7.24 — Contract extension 2023‑2 liquid alum for the City. Moved by Councilor Tallent, seconded by Councilor Gibbs. Outcome: approved. - Item 7.25 — Authorize CDMS to design WRF thickened sludge pump replacement. Moved by Councilor Gibbs, seconded by Councilor Carroll. Outcome: approved. - Item 7.27 — Authorize 2025 nuisance animal and dog-control contract (agenda discussion preceding vote noted the contract is an annual procurement). Moved by Councilor Gibbs, seconded by Councilor Killeen. Outcome: approved. - Item 7.28 — Approve 2025 contract with White Knight Kennels for dog-control services (stray/impound). Moved by Councilor Gibbs, seconded by Councilor Collin. Outcome: approved. - Item 7.31 — Resolution declaring the City of Plattsburgh Common Council intent to act as lead agency (SEQR/related). Moved by Councilor Gibbs, seconded by Councilor Towne. Outcome: approved. - Item 7.32 — Authorizing award of a bid (public works procurement). Moved by Councilor Gibbs, seconded by Councilor Killeen. Outcome: approved. - Item 7.34 — Establish capital project H5111.03 (2025 storm‑sewer improvements). Moved by Councilor Gibbs, seconded by Councilor Mark. Outcome: approved. - Item 7.35 — Establish capital project H5111.04 (2025 resurfacing). Moved by Councilor Towne, seconded by Councilor Gibbs. Outcome: approved. - Item 7.36 — Establish capital project H5111.05 (2025 equipment purchase). Moved by Councilor Gibbs, seconded by Councilor Collin. Outcome: approved. - Item 7.37 — Establish capital project H0808 (2025 water‑system improvements). Moved by Councilor Gibbs, seconded by Councilor Adams. Outcome: approved. - Item 7.41 — Award of design phase for U.S. Oval waterline replacement project. Moved by Councilor Gibbs, seconded by Councilor Bennett. Outcome: approved. - Item 7.42 — Approval of beer‑garden permit for the Chill on the Hill winter event. Moved by Councilor Minnette, seconded by Councilor Gibbs. Roll call: majority approved; Councilor Killeen recorded a “No.” Outcome: approved. - Item 7.45 — Authorize restricted opioid settlement cash account. Moved by Councilor Gibbs, seconded by Councilor Allen. Outcome: approved. - Item 7.46 — Introduction of Local Law P‑1 of 2025 (amending chapter 47, election districts); public hearing scheduled for Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. (no final vote this meeting).

Meeting next steps: staff will return with bid recommendations, design contracts and detailed capital project documents; councilors asked staff to provide consolidated reports showing capital projects and funding sources over time.

For reference: the council conducted roll-call votes on each of the recorded items and placed the approved contracts and capital authorizations on file. The Feb. 20 public hearing will be the formal opportunity for residents to comment on the proposed election‑district changes.