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Mechanicville council approves vehicle purchases, personnel appointments, MOA and procedural rules
Summary
At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Mechanicville City Council approved a set of routine resolutions including two vehicle purchases, appointments to police and administrative posts, renewal of a consulting agreement, and a MOA to allow a collective-bargaining agreement to take effect.
The Mechanicville City Council voted Jan. 14 to approve multiple routine resolutions covering vehicle purchases, personnel appointments and administrative rules.
Key votes at the meeting included: a resolution authorizing purchase of a 2017 Ford Interceptor SUV from the town of Stillwater for $7,500; authorization to purchase a 2016 F‑250 from the Housing Authority for $20,000; acceptance of part‑time officer Cory Wagner’s resignation; appointment of John Puglacy as a part‑time police officer at $27.32 per hour effective Jan. 19; and the full‑time hiring and swearing‑in of Amy Diana as a Mechanicville police officer effective Jan. 19. Council also appointed Meg Gorman as substitute secretary at $17.18 per hour effective Jan. 14, 2026.
Separately, the council adopted rules of procedure for 2026 (including notice requirements and calendar scheduling), named official newspapers and banks for the year, and approved a one‑year renewal with Bimar Consulting for 2026.
The council approved a memorandum of agreement (MOA) dated Dec. 9, 2024, that corrects schedule errors so the collective‑bargaining agreement with the CSA can take effect (the MOA enables the union agreement covering Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2027 to be implemented). The council also approved payroll, water, sewer and capital vouchers as presented.
Votes were taken by voice; the meeting transcript records the motions as introduced and seconded and indicates the recorded responses as 'yes' for the listed resolutions. The meeting also corrected a vehicle VIN on paperwork for a previously approved police vehicle.
What happens next: Appointees begin on the stated effective dates and the city will proceed with procurement and administrative steps for the approved purchases and MOA implementation. The council moved into executive session after the open meeting to discuss water‑plant issues.
