Common Council approves package of resolutions; amends revocable license to require tree-commission sign-off

At its April 22 regular session the Glens Falls Common Council approved a package of resolutions following roll-call votes and took a separate vote amending a revocable license allowing Network Solutions Inc. to place fiber equipment on city property.

The council moved through a series of agenda resolutions (items 3–13) by roll call; the clerk recorded affirmative votes and the mayor declared the motions carried. The package included routine procedural and budget items as well as specific community development and capital-project authorizations.

Key resolutions and actions the council approved (agenda numbering follows the packet):

- Resolution 3: Approve Common Council public meeting expectations and rules of conduct (agenda item 3). Outcome: approved by roll call.

- Resolution 4: Approve first three installments for the 2025 health insurance statement (agenda item 4). Outcome: approved by roll call.

- Resolution 5: Increase revenue code A0099999-1589 (miscellaneous public safety income) by $9,240 and increase expense code 823120-1100 (police department overtime) by $9,240 to cover school officer services and school events. Outcome: approved by roll call.

- Resolution 6: Authorize Community Development annual payments in the amount of $12,810.76. Outcome: approved by roll call.

- Resolution 7: Approve community development housing rehabilitation application H23-02 in the amount of $32,660. Outcome: approved by roll call.

- Resolution 8 (pulled for discussion, then amended and approved): Grant a revocable license/right-of-way agreement with Network Solutions Inc. to place a fiber splice vault and related equipment on a small strip of city-owned lawn adjacent to the DPW lot. Council discussion focused on two edits to the draft agreement: correcting the county designation from Saratoga County to Warren County and removing language that would have given the grantee blanket authority to remove trees. The council adopted an amendment requiring prior notice and approval from the Tree Commission and the DPW superintendent before any tree removal; if removal is granted, replanting is required. Councilman Latham made the motion to amend; Councilman Clark seconded. Outcome: amendment adopted and the amended license approved by roll call.

- Resolution 9: Create a capital project and authorize the city controller to establish a capital budget for work related to the Prioritizing Safe Connections and Glens Falls Streets project, New York State DOT PIN 1763.13, with a total project cost of $385,000. Outcome: approved by roll call.

- Resolution 10: Authorize implementation of funding for federal- and state-aid eligible costs for a transportation federal-aid project and Marchiselli program aid (state/local matching program), and authorize the mayor to execute necessary agreements and certifications. Outcome: approved by roll call.

- Resolution 11: Approve outside dining permit renewals (numbers 7-2025 and 8-2025). Outcome: approved by roll call.

- Resolution 12: Approve mobile food unit license applications (numbers 4-2025 through 6-2025). Outcome: approved by roll call.

- Resolution 13: Approve the warrant (claim payments). Outcome: approved by roll call.

Council members raised only technical edits on several items; no roll-call “no” votes or abstentions were recorded in the transcript for these agenda items. Where a specific mover and seconder were recorded (Resolution 8), those names are noted; other motions were moved and seconded as part of the consent/roll-call sequence.