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Council amends West Shore passenger rail feasibility study resolution to request Kingston representation in study development
Summary
The council agreed to add language to a feasibility-study resolution asking that the City of Kingston and affected communities be represented in development of the West Shore passenger rail study; President Shaw referenced an email from Rebecca Martin with suggested language.
Moderator introduced Resolution 93, a feasibility study for the West Shore passenger rail line. President Shaw noted an email from Rebecca Martin and proposed adding language to the resolution so "the city of Kingston and other affected West of cuts in communities be represented in the study's development and stakeholder in the HR process." A council member moved to add the language; the motion was seconded by Ruth and members agreed to proceed.
Discussion noted the resolution mirrors language other municipalities have used and that advocates favor consistent municipal memorializing resolutions. Members debated whether to send the item back to committee or pass it with amended language; the caucus chose to add the suggested language and move the resolution forward.
