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Ogdensburg council addresses park staffing, pond maintenance, tree removals and Ogdensburg Day logistics
Summary
Council members discussed a lifeguard shortage, pond stocking and treatments, removal of 18 trees on Roosevelt Drive estimated at $6,000 (requiring three quotes), and a pavilion project that cannot be barter-traded for ambulances — changes that affect Ogdensburg Day planning.
Councilors used parts of the June 8 meeting to update municipal services and event planning.
Councilwoman Cowdrick said parks and recreation is short on lifeguards, with only one applicant so far; the borough set a June 19 cutoff for hiring decisions and will re-post ads on Facebook and the borough website. Cowdrick and Councilwoman Lame are preparing a list of park cleanup tasks for the next meeting. "We are still looking for lifeguards; we only have one," Cowdrick said.
Councilman Ciasullo reported that the borough stocked bass and bait fish in the pond and that early testing showed the fish are biting; councilors discussed suggested pond maintenance and possible cleanings or treatments. Councilman DeMeo reported fire department crews removed three loads of pallets from the pond and will return for additional removal.
Councilwoman Lame said a proposed pavilion project offered in exchange for ambulances is not permissible; the borough cannot barter public property for ambulances, so the ambulances will be listed on Municibid and the pavilion project will not proceed as proposed. She also reminded the council of a scheduled retirement party and set-up plans.
On tree work, Cowdrick said Tree Works identified 18 trees on Roosevelt Drive that "really need to come down" with a quoted cost of $6,000 for removal. Borough Clerk Robin Hough noted that because the project cost exceeds the quote threshold, the borough must solicit three quotes before proceeding, prompting discussion about the budget and possible scope reduction.
No formal votes or contract awards on tree removal, pond treatments or Ogdensburg Day logistics were recorded; council members requested follow-up and additional detail at future meetings.
