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Council votes at a glance: June 17 meeting — five resolutions adopted unanimously
Summary
At its June 17 meeting the Tonawanda Common Council adopted five resolutions (including minutes acceptance and the Tonawanda Football Clinic lease) after routine readings and an amendment to correct a vendor spelling; all recorded roll calls were unanimous 'ayes.'
The Tonawanda Common Council adopted five resolutions at its June 17 meeting. The council recorded roll‑call votes with unanimous approval for each item noted during the meeting.
Summary of actions and roll‑call tallies:
- Resolution No. 1 (sponsored by Council member Milam): Accept the Common Council minutes from June 3, 2025, as filed. Vote: Cheesley — Aye; Fisher — Aye; Raumstrow — Aye; Milam — Aye; Cook — Aye. Outcome: Adopted.
- Resolution No. 2 (sponsored by Council member Sheasley): Council waived readings for a set of resolutions (waiver motion passed before adoption) and then adopted Resolution No. 2 by roll call. Vote recorded as unanimous “ayes.” Outcome: Adopted.
- Resolution No. 3 (sponsored by council; amended during the meeting): Agreement with the Tonawanda Football Clinic for use of East Niagara recreational property, concession area lease and cost‑sharing terms (see separate article for details). The council amended a typographic spelling of “vendor” and then adopted the resolution by unanimous roll call: Cheesley — Aye; Fisher — Aye; Raumstrow — Aye; Milam — Aye; Cook — Aye. Outcome: Adopted.
- Resolution No. 4 (sponsored by Council member Fisher): Adopted by unanimous roll call; clerk recorded ayes from all five council members. Outcome: Adopted.
- Resolution No. 5 (sponsored by Council member Milam): Adopted by unanimous roll call. Outcome: Adopted.
Why it matters: The votes formalize routine council business (minutes and several resolutions) and adopt a multi‑part agreement affecting city park operations. The meeting record shows unanimous support for the items brought forward on this agenda.
Ending: Clerk recorded roll‑call votes for each resolution and declared the measures adopted. Individual resolutions will be filed in the council minutes and implemented per their respective directions.
