Cohoes public meetings in 2025

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will vote on a resolution to amend the fiscal year 2025 budget. It will also consider purchases of a new mower and snowblower for Public Works, and approve agreements for snow emergency towing services. Additional items include a grant for LED lighting on the 112th Street Bridge, a contract for the Columbia Street Safe Streets to Schools project, and the award of the city’s insurance contracts.

• Resolution No. 47 – purchase of one Toro Groundmaster 4000-D mower with a North American Road Light Kit for Public Works
• Resolution No. 48 – purchase of one Kubota snowblower for Public Works
• Resolution No. 49 – agreements for snow emergency towing services
• Resolution No. 50 – grant from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for LED lighting on the 112th Street Bridge
• Resolution No. 51 – contract for the Columbia Street Safe Streets to Schools project

The Common Council unanimously approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. It then adopted a resolution amending the FY2025 budget and approved several purchases and contracts, including a mower, a snowblower, snow‑emergency towing services, an LED lighting grant for the 112th Street Bridge, a Safe Streets to Schools project, and the city’s insurance contracts. All motions passed with an “AYE” vote from every member.

• Approved November 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Resolution No.46 amending the FY2025 budget (unanimous AYE)
• Approved purchase of a Toro Groundmaster 4000-D mower with Road Light Kit (unanimous AYE)
• Approved purchase of a Kubota snowblower for DPW (unanimous AYE)
• Approved agreements for Snow Emergency Towing Services (unanimous AYE)
• Approved grant for LED lighting on the 112th Street Bridge (unanimous AYE)
• Approved contract for the Columbia Street Safe Streets to Schools Project (unanimous AYE)
• Approved award of the city’s insurance contracts (unanimous AYE)

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Traffic Commission will consider approving the minutes from its November 24, 2025 meeting. It will consider removing a Residential Handicap Parking sign at 78 Breslin Avenue. It will consider installing a Residential Handicap Parking sign at 151 Congress Street. It will consider converting Myrtle Avenue to two-way traffic and removing a No Right Turn sign from the Van Schaick Island School parking lot.

• Approve minutes of the November 24, 2025 Traffic Commission meeting
• Remove Residential Handicap Parking sign at 78 Breslin Avenue
• Install Residential Handicap Parking sign at 151 Congress Street
• Make Myrtle Avenue two-way and remove No Right Turn sign from the VSI parking lot

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved removing a residential handicap parking sign at 78 Breslin Avenue and installing a new one at 151 Congress Street. The request to remove one‑way and no‑right‑turn signs in the Van Schaick Island Elementary School parking lot was tabled pending review of a 2010 inter‑municipal agreement.

• Approved November 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved removal of residential handicap parking sign at 78 Breslin Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved installation of residential handicap parking sign at 151 Congress Street (unanimous)
• Tabled request to remove one‑way and no‑right‑turn signs at Van Schaick Island Elementary School parking lot (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Cohoes Civil Service Commission will first review the minutes from its November 17, 2025 meeting. It will then receive an update on the upcoming firefighter examination. Finally, it will consider any new business items that are presented.

• Review of minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting
• Update on upcoming firefighter exam
• Consideration of new business items (unspecified)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the November 17, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:34 p.m. No other business was decided.

• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will consider a request from Mike Durocher to approve the purchase of two Department of Public Works pieces of equipment. The items are a large snowblower priced at $66,283.98 and a large mower priced at $97,674.22. Funding for both items is to come from the city’s CHIPS program. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve purchase of large snowblower for $66,283.98 (DPW)
• Approve purchase of large mower for $97,674.22 (DPW)

The Board voted to approve the Department of Public Works purchase of a large snowblower for $66,283.98 and a large mower for $97,674.22, to be paid by the CHIPS NYS contract with no bid required. Mayor Keeler made the motion, Steve Hennessey seconded, and the motion passed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved purchase of Large Snowblower $66,283.98 (no bid)
• Approved purchase of Large Mower $97,674.22 (no bid)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Ethics Committee Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Board of Ethics will meet on December 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine items such as opening, roll call, and acceptance of the November 12, 2025 minutes. The committee will hold an executive session to discuss Complaint No. 25‑1 and then vote to approve a decision on that complaint. The meeting will conclude with a closing.

• Accept minutes for the November 12, 2025 meeting
• Executive session to discuss Complaint No. 25‑1
• Approve decision regarding Complaint No. 25‑1

The Board accepted the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It entered and later ended an executive session. The committee voted unanimously to accept the decision on Complaint 25-1. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of Nov 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 6:05 pm (unanimous)
• Ended executive session at 6:09 pm (unanimous)
• Accepted decision on Complaint 25-1 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 pm (unanimous)

Planning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Planning Board will review the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes and several applications. It will consider a change‑of‑use request for a pizza shop at 326 Ontario Street, an office‑space request at 143‑149 Remsen Street, a site‑plan review for a new condo at Admiral’s Walk Lot 7, and a site‑plan review to convert a three‑unit building at 165 Congress Street into six rental units.

• Change of Use/New Tenant for 326 Ontario Street – Pizza Stop seeks hours 6 am‑11 pm weekdays, 8 am‑11 pm weekends
• Change of Use/New Tenant for 143‑149 Remsen Street – Office space for engineering business
• Site Plan Review for Admiral’s Walk Lot 7 – Proposed condo similar to existing on the vacant lot
• Site Plan Review for 165 Congress Street – Conversion of a three‑unit apartment house to six rental units

The Planning Board approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The application for a new pizza stop at 326 Ontario Street was unanimously tabled because the applicant was absent. The board unanimously approved the change‑of‑use request for a second‑floor office at 143‑149 Remsen Street. No formal decision was recorded for the Admirals Walk Lot 11 and 12 site‑plan review.

• Approved November 10 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Tabled 326 Ontario Street pizza stop application (unanimously)
• Approved change‑of‑use for 143‑149 Remsen Street office (unanimously)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will receive and open bids for the property at 197 Main Street. They will also receive and open bids for the properties at 16 and 18 First Street. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Receive and open bids for 197 Main Street
• Receive and open bids for 16 and 18 First Street

The board opened and recorded bids for 197 Main Street, receiving two proposals: J & D Automotive ($8,000) and Shortline Rail Holdings LLC ($10,000). No bids were received for the adjacent property to 16 & 18 First Street. After reviewing the bids, the board adjourned the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mike Durocher, seconded by George Soloyna)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Common Council will hold a public hearing on an update to Chapter 285 concerning zoning and land use. Council members will vote on Ordinance No. 9 to amend smoking regulations, Local Law No. 3 to amend zoning provisions, and Resolution No. 44 to amend the FY 2025 budget. They will also consider Resolution No. 45 to award a contract for the Columbia Street Safe Streets to Schools Project. Minutes from the October 28 and November 12 meetings will be approved.

• Public hearing on updating Chapter 285 (Zoning and Land Use)
• Ordinance No. 9 – amendment to Chapter 78 (smoking and tobacco use)
• Local Law No. 3 – amendment to Chapter 285 (Zoning and Land Use)
• Resolution No. 44 – amendment to the FY 2025 annual budget
• Resolution No. 45 – contract award for the Columbia Street Safe Streets to Schools Project

The Common Council approved the minutes from the October 28 and November 12, 2025 meetings. It also passed Ordinance No. 9 updating the city’s smoking and tobacco regulations, Local Law No. 3 revising Chapter 285 on zoning and land use, Resolution No. 44 amending the FY 2025 budget, and Resolution No. 45 awarding the Columbia Street Safe Streets to Schools contract. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 28 and November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (all AYE)
• Approved Ordinance No. 9 amending smoking and tobacco code (all AYE)
• Approved Local Law No. 3 amending zoning and land‑use code (all AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 44 amending FY 2025 budget (all AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 45 awarding Columbia Street Safe Streets to Schools contract (all AYE)
• Adjourned meeting (all AYE)

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Traffic Commission will meet to consider a parking sign removal and a driveway application. The body will also review minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting.

• Removal of a Residential Handicap Parking sign at #22 Cataract Street
• Approval of a driveway and curb cut for #65-67 Columbia Street

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the removal of a residential handicap parking sign at 22 Cataract Street. Finally, the commission unanimously approved the existing driveway and a curb cut for 65‑67 Columbia Street, subject to any required building permit and ADA‑compliant sidewalk requirements.

• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved removal of residential handicap parking sign at 22 Cataract Street (unanimous)
• Approved existing driveway and curb cut for 65‑67 Columbia Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will meet to discuss infrastructure projects and city property. Items include a potential contract award and the status of a city-owned parcel.

• Proposal to declare no municipal purpose for 0.23 acres at the corner of Breslin and Park
• Discussion to award a contract to MidState Industries LTD
• Discussion on A/C and HVAC equipment for Cohoes Music Hall
• Discussion on Manor Ave Sewer Rehabilitation and separation Project

The board approved three contracts with Mid‑State Industries Ltd: a $1,454,811 roof and façade project for the Cohoes Music Hall, a $64,000 HVAC upgrade for the same building, and a $280,000 sewer rehabilitation and waterline replacement project on Manor Avenue for 2026. The board also declared that a 0.23‑acre parcel at Breslin and Park has no municipal purpose. All motions were adopted without recorded vote counts.

• Approved no municipal purpose for 0.23‑acre parcel at Breslin & Park (motion passed)
• Approved $1,454,811 roof & façade contract for Cohoes Music Hall (motion passed)
• Approved $64,000 HVAC contract for Cohoes Music Hall (motion passed)
• Approved $280,000 Manor Ave Sewer Rehabilitation and waterline replacement project for 2026 (motion passed)

Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Zoning Board of Appeals will consider approval of four variance requests and review previous meeting minutes. The board will decide on a medical equipment business in a former fire house, a multi-family townhome project, an 8-unit apartment complex, and a property conversion.

• Review October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• 26 Washington Ave: Use Variance for MVL Enterprises, LLC
• 160 Dartmouth St: Area Variances for 3 multi-family townhomes
• Rensselaer Ave Vacant Land: Use Variance for 8-unit apartment complex
• 165 Congress St: Area Variances to convert 3 units to 6 rental units

The board approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 special meeting. The board approved the application for a new sign at 12 White Street (159 Remsen Street). The board approved the roof replacement at 2 Mohawk Street, conditioned that the new asphalt shingles simulate slate in color and appearance.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (All in favor AYE motion carried)
• Approved November 3, 2025 special meeting minutes (All in favor AYE motion carried)
• Approved new sign at 12 White Street (159 Remsen Street) (All in favor AYE motion carried)
• Approved roof replacement at 2 Mohawk St, conditioned on slate‑like shingles (All in favor AYE motion carried)

Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board Agendas and Minutes

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board will consider several exterior improvement proposals. Items include work at 2 Mohawk Street, new exterior stairs at 1‑27 Olmstead Street, new signage at 12 White Street, overhang repairs at 127 Canvass Street, and rendering updates at 147 Mohawk Street. The board will discuss each request before any approvals are made.

• Exterior work proposal for 2 Mohawk Street
• Exterior stairs proposal for 1‑27 Olmstead Street
• New signage proposal for 12 White Street
• Exterior overhang repair proposal for 127 Canvass Street
• Exterior rendering proposal for 147 Mohawk Street

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21 and November 3 special meetings. It also approved a new sign for 12 White Street (159 Remsen Street). Finally, the board approved a roof replacement at 2 Mohawk Street, requiring the new asphalt shingles to simulate slate in color and appearance.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new sign at 12 White Street (aka 159 Remsen Street) (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement at 2 Mohawk Street, conditioned to use slate‑color asphalt shingles (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Cohoes Civil Service Commission will meet on November 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. The agenda includes reviewing the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting and deciding whether to approve the transfer of a firefighter. The meeting also includes a New Business segment for any additional items.

• Review of minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting
• Approval of transfer of a firefighter
• New Business (unspecified items)

The Cohoes Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the October 25 meeting unanimously. The commission also adjourned the November 17 meeting at 5:17 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved October 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Ethics Committee Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Board of Ethics will meet on November 12, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. The agenda includes accepting the minutes from the October 8 meeting, discussing complaints numbered 25‑1 and 25‑3 in executive session, and voting on a decision for Complaint 25‑3. The meeting will close after these items are addressed.

• Accept minutes from the October 8, 2025 Board of Ethics meeting
• Executive session to discuss Complaint No. 25‑1
• Executive session to discuss Complaint No. 25‑3
• Approve decision regarding Complaint No. 25‑3
• Other business (unspecified)

The Board opened an executive session to discuss Complaints 25‑1 and 25‑3, then closed the session later. The October 8, 2025 meeting minutes were accepted. The Board voted to dismiss Complaint No. 25‑3.

• Opened executive session to discuss Complaints 25‑1 and 25‑3 (motion passed)
• Closed executive session (motion passed)
• Accepted October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Dismissed Complaint No. 25‑3 (3 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Common Council will hold a workshop and special meeting to discuss water rates for out-of-town sales and an award of a contract for the Columbia Street Pedestrian Accessibility and Enhancement project. The special meeting will include a vote on the 2026 Annual Estimate.

• Discussion on water rates for out-of-town sales
• Award of contract for Columbia Street Pedestrian Accessibility and Enhancement project
• Ordinance No. 8: Approving the 2026 Annual Estimate

The Common Council voted to approve Ordinance No. 8, which adopts the City of Cohoes 2026 Annual Estimate. The motion was made by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Soloyna, and passed with all members voting AYE. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous AYE vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Ordinance No. 8 adopting the 2026 Annual Estimate (unanimous AYE)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous AYE)

Planning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Planning Board will consider three applications at its November 10 meeting. One is a change‑of‑use and tenant relocation request for 12 White Street/159 Remsen Street by Hewitt Jackson Tax Services. Another is a site‑plan request for a dumpster‑storage business at 17 Jackson Avenue. The third is a special‑use permit to convert commercial space at 38‑40 Oneida Street into three apartments.

• Change of Use/New Tenant application for 12 White St/159 Remsen St – Hewitt Jackson Tax Services relocation
• Site Plan application for 17 Jackson Ave – dumpster storage business
• Special Use Permit for 38‑40 Oneida St – conversion of commercial space into three apartments

The board unanimously denied the site‑plan application for 38‑40 Oneida Street. It approved the change‑of‑use request for 12 White Street and approved the 17 Jackson Avenue dumpster‑storage plan with a setback condition. The meeting minutes were adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved change of use for 12 White Street (unanimous)
• Approved 17 Jackson Avenue dumpster‑storage site plan with setback condition (unanimous)
• Denied 38‑40 Oneida Street site‑plan application (unanimous)
• Adopted October 27 minutes (all voted X, one abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will receive and open bids for repair work on the Music Hall roof and façade. They will also discuss the bid and funding for the Columbia Street Safe Streets to Schools project. Both items are on the agenda for the November 7, 2025 meeting.

• Receive and open bids for Music Hall roof and façade work
• Discussion of Columbia Street Safe Streets to Schools project bid and funding

The Board discussed the Columbia Street Safe Streets to Schools project, noting a city share of $1,5000,000.00 and a federal share of $5,673,000.00. A motion by Mike Durocher to award the contract to the lowest bidder, New Castle Paving, was seconded by George Solonya and passed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Columbia Street Safe Streets to Schools contract with New Castle Paving (motion passed)

Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board Agendas and Minutes

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board will consider the exterior building materials, colors, and renderings for the proposed new Cohoes Hotel at 134 Remsen. The meeting includes a call to order and will adjourn after the review. Comments on the proposal may be submitted by October 31, 2025.

• Review of exterior building materials, colors, and renderings for the new Cohoes Hotel at 134 Remsen

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board voted to approve the exterior finishes for the 134 Remsen Street project. The motion was made by Member Kusaywa, seconded by Vice Chair Hildreth, and carried with all members in favor. The board also adjourned the meeting at 8:14 AM. Project completion is targeted for August‑September 2026.

• Approved exterior finishes for 134 Remsen Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Audit & Finance Committee

The Cohoes Audit & Finance Committee will meet on Oct. 30, 2025 to discuss the city's proposed 2026 budget estimate. No other items are listed on the agenda. The discussion may inform future budget decisions.

• Discussion of the proposed 2026 City Estimate

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will discuss a Planned Development District in the downtown core and consider several legislative actions. It will vote on Ordinance No. 6 to approve the sale of a city‑owned parcel, Ordinance No. 7 to deny an amendment to a previously approved PDD, and Resolution No. 43 to amend the FY 2025 budget. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the September 23 and October 14, 2025 meetings.

• Ordinance No. 6 – approve sale of a city‑owned parcel
• Ordinance No. 7 – deny amendment to a previously approved Planned Development District
• Resolution No. 43 – amend the fiscal year 2025 annual budget
• Discussion of a Planned Development District in the downtown core
• Approve minutes from September 23 and October 14, 2025 meetings

The Common Council approved Ordinance No. 6 to sell a city‑owned parcel. It also approved Ordinance No. 7 denying an amendment to a previously approved Planned Development District, and adopted Resolution No. 43 amending the FY 2025 budget. Discussion of a new Planned Development District was tabled, and the minutes of prior meetings were approved.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6 sale of city‑owned parcel (all members AYE)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7 denying amendment to Planned Development District (all members AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 43 amending FY 2025 budget (all members AYE)
• Discussion on new Planned Development District tabled (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes of September 23 and October 14, 2025 meetings (all members AYE)

Planning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Planning Board will hold a special meeting on October 27, 2025. The board will review and approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It will also consider a site plan application for the Schuyler Bakery located at 182 Ontario Street.

• Consideration of the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of a site plan application for Schuyler Bakery at 182 Ontario Street

The Cohoes Planning Board approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It then approved the site‑plan application for 182 Ontario Street (Schuyler Bakery) after discussion. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan application for 182 Ontario Street (Schuyler Bakery) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Traffic Commission will meet to review requests for infrastructure changes. The body will consider a road widening project and a new curb cut installation.

• Widening of Broadway south of Wilmer Avenue (requested by William Hill)
• Installation of a driveway and curb cut for #67 Park Avenue (requested by Sam Travis)
• Approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. It voted to take no action on a request to widen Broadway south of Wilmer Avenue because it lacks authority. It unanimously approved a driveway and curb cut for #67 Park Avenue, subject to a city building permit. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of September 22, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Took no action on request to widen Broadway south of Wilmer Avenue (all in favor)
• Approved installation of driveway and curb cut for #67 Park Avenue, contingent on building permit (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Cohoes Board of Managers will receive and open bids for the Columbia Street Safe Streets to School project. It will also consider rejecting the submitted bids for roof and façade work on the Cohoes Music Hall. No other agenda items are listed.

• Receive and open bids for the Columbia Street Safe Streets to School project
• Reject bids for Cohoes Music Hall roof and façade work

The Board opened bids for the Columbia Street Safe Streets to School project, presenting five offers. Mike Durocher moved to reject the bids for the Cohoes Music Hall roof and façade work, George Solonya seconded, and the motion passed. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Opened bids for Columbia Street Safe Streets to School Project (no vote recorded)
• Rejected bids for Cohoes Music Hall roof and façade work (motion passed)

Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Zoning Board of Appeals will review the minutes from its August 27, 2025 meeting. It will also consider a use variance application submitted by Alex Toren for 17 Jackson Avenue, seeking approval to continue the commercial use that has been on the site since 1958 and to allow dumpster storage.

• Review of August 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Use variance request for 17 Jackson Ave by applicant Alex Toren to formalize existing commercial use and permit dumpster storage

The Cohoes Zoning Board of Appeals approved the August 27, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. No vote or formal action was taken on the use variance application for 17 Jackson Avenue; the board only discussed the proposal and heard public comments. The meeting then moved to adjournment.

• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• No decision made on use variance for 17 Jackson Avenue (discussion only, no vote recorded)

Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board Agendas and Minutes

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board will meet to approve the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes and consider a request to paint the exterior of 137 Mohawk Street.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Exterior paint approval for 137 Mohawk Street (Sherwin Williams Downing Stone; Taupe Grey or Gris)

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes with three votes in favor and one abstention. The board also approved the exterior painting application for 138 Mohawk Street unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved exterior painting at 138 Mohawk Street (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Civil Service Commission

The Cohoes Civil Service Commission will review the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting and consider two personnel actions: approving a non‑competitive appointment for a school courier and approving a competitive appointment for a Senior Police Aide. The agenda also includes a New Business segment.

• Review of minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting
• Approval of non‑competitive position – Courier (school)
• Approval of competitive position – Senior Police Aide
• New Business

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 25 meeting. It also unanimously approved a non‑competitive courier position for the school and a competitive senior police aide position. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved non‑competitive school courier position (unanimous)
• Approved competitive senior police aide position (unanimous)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Common Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Annual Estimate, followed by a workshop for public comment on several city projects. In the special meeting, council members will vote on a parcel sale, authorize contracts for the City Hall window replacement and 112th Street Bridge lighting upgrades, and accept an Albany County grant for new fountains at Van Schaick Island Pond.

• Ordinance No. 6 – resolution to approve the sale of a city‑owned parcel
• Resolution No. 40 – authorizes the Mayor to execute a design services contract with C.T. Male Associated for Phase II and Phase III of the City Hall Window Replacement Project
• Resolution No. 41 – authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for the 112th Street Bridge Lighting Upgrade Project
• Resolution No. 42 – accepts funds from the Albany County Municipal Park Grant Program for new fountains at Van Schaick Island Pond
• Discussion of roof upgrades to the Central Avenue Fire House

The Common Council approved Resolution No. 40, authorizing the Mayor to execute a design services contract with C.T. Male Associates for Phase II and Phase III of the City Hall window replacement project. It also approved Resolution No. 41, authorizing a contract for the 112th Street Bridge lighting upgrade, and Resolution No. 42, accepting Albany County Municipal Park Grant funds for new fountains at Van Schaick Island Pond. All three resolutions passed with every member voting “AYE,” and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Resolution No. 40 for City Hall window replacement design services (all AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 41 for 112th Street Bridge lighting upgrade contract (all AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 42 to accept park grant for Van Schaick Island Pond fountains (all AYE)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all AYE)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will receive and open bids for Music Hall roof and façade work. They will discuss the Central Avenue fire house, HVAC work for the Music Hall, Phase II of the City Hall window project, and a structural analysis of the Central Fire House. The board will consider declaring 197 Main Street to have no municipal purpose, recommend accepting BDJ Capital’s redevelopment proposal for Saratoga sites, and accept a $15,000 grant from Albany County for Van Schaick Pond fountains. They will also discuss lighting for the 112th Street Bridge.

• Receive and open bids for Music Hall roof and façade work
• Discussion regarding Central Ave Fire House and LaBella structural analysis
• Discussion regarding HVAC work for the Music Hall
• Recommend accepting BDJ Capital proposal to redevelop Saratoga sites
• Accept $15,000 grant from Albany County for Van Schaick Pond fountains

The Board of Managers approved six motions. They accepted the design estimate for Phase II of the City Hall window project, declared 197 Main St to have no municipal purpose, accepted BDJ Capital’s redevelopment proposal for Saratoga sites, accepted a $15,000 Albany County grant for Van Schaick Island Pond fountains, approved a $3,850 structural analysis of the Central Ave fire house, and approved the $166,500 bid for 112th Street bridge lighting.

• Accepted design estimate for Phase II of City Hall Window Project (motion passed)
• Declared 197 Main St to have no municipal purpose (motion passed)
• Accepted BDJ Capital’s proposal to redevelop Saratoga sites (motion passed)
• Accepted $15,000 Albany County grant for Van Schaick Island Pond fountains (motion passed)
• Accepted LaBella proposal for structural analysis of Central Ave Fire House ($3,850) (motion passed)
• Accepted bid for 112th Street Bridge Lighting Project ($166,500) (motion passed)

Ethics Committee Agendas and Minutes

The Ethics Board will meet to accept the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. The board will enter an executive session to discuss Complaint No. 25 - 1 and 25 - 3.

• Discussion of Complaint No. 25 - 1
• Discussion of Complaint No. 25 - 3

The Cohoes Ethics Committee tabled Complaint 25-1 and Complaint 25-3, postponing final rulings until the November 12 meeting. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions. A motion to accept minutes of a prior meeting was made, but the outcome was not documented.

• Complaint 25-1 tabled (decision pending)
• Complaint 25-3 tabled (decision pending)
• Motion to accept prior meeting minutes considered (no vote recorded)

Planning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Planning Board will consider site plan applications for business hour changes and new construction. The meeting includes reviews for a residential conversion and a new retail store with gas sales.

• Site plan application for 182 Remsen St. (the Daisy) to adjust business hours
• Preliminary site plan review for 330-342 N. Mohawk St. to demolish LePage’s Market and build a 4,500 sq. ft. Stewart Shop with gas sales
• Site plan application for 147 Mohawk Street to convert a vacant building into 15 residential units

The Planning Board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes, with one member abstaining. It then unanimously approved The Daisy's site plan, allowing the coffee shop to operate seven days a week with specified breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours. A preliminary site plan for 330‑342 N. Mohawk Street (Stewarts) was discussed but no vote was taken.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all voted yes, one abstention)
• Approved The Daisy coffee shop site plan for 7‑day operation, breakfast/lunch 7:30 AM‑2 PM, dinner Tues‑Thu & Sun 5‑9 PM, Fri‑Sat 5‑10 PM (unanimous)
• Discussed preliminary site plan for 330‑342 N. Mohawk Street (Stewarts) – no vote

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers approved the city’s proposed budget for 2026. Jim Bouchard moved to accept the budget and George Soloyna seconded the motion. The motion passed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 2026 proposed budget (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will hold public hearings on the Saratoga Street (Rt. 32) Culvert Replacement Project over the Salt Kill and on Prime Companies' request to amend the Planned Development district for 6 Delaware Avenue (Captain’s Lookout). Council members will also vote on Resolution No. 39 to amend the fiscal year 2025 annual budget. Minutes from the September 6 and two September 9, 2025 meetings will be approved.

• Public hearing on the Saratoga Street (Rt. 32) Culvert Replacement Project over the Salt Kill
• Public hearing on Prime Companies' amendment of the Planned Development district for 6 Delaware Avenue (Captain’s Lookout)
• Vote on Resolution No. 39 to amend the FY 2025 annual budget
• Approval of minutes from September 6 and two September 9, 2025 council meetings

The Common Council voted to approve the minutes from the September 6 and two September 9, 2025 meetings. The council also approved Resolution No. 39, which amends the city’s FY 2025 budget. After these actions, the council adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of Sept 6, Sept 9 (6 PM) and Sept 9 (7 PM) meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 39 amending the FY 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss temporary street closures and parking prohibitions for several city-sponsored events. The body will also consider requests for new signage and pavement markings.

• Removal of a Residential Handicap Parking sign at 11 Hamilton Street
• Street closures and no-parking zones on Remsen Street for Halloween events on October 24
• Closures of Remsen, Seneca, and Mohawk Streets for the Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 29
• Street closures and parking prohibitions for the Turkey Trot race on November 27
• Installation of Wrong Way or Do Not Enter signs on Remsen Street at the Seneca Street intersection

The commission unanimously approved the removal of a residential handicap parking sign at 11 Hamilton Street. It also approved several temporary street closures and parking prohibitions for the Halloween Parade, Tree Lighting ceremony, Turkey Trot, and Small Business Saturday. Requests to add a Wrong Way/Do Not Enter sign and to add pavement markings on Columbia Street were tabled for future review.

• Approved removal of residential handicap parking sign at 11 Hamilton St (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Remsen St between Columbia and Cayuga St for Halloween Parade on Oct 24, 2025, with parking prohibited (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closures and parking prohibitions on Seneca St (Remsen–Mohawk), Remsen St (Ontario–Cayuga), and Mohawk St (Ontario–New Courtland) for Tree Lighting ceremony on Nov 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary street closures and parking prohibitions for Turkey Trot on Nov 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Remsen St between Columbia and Cayuga St for Small Business Saturday on Nov 29, 2025, with parking prohibited (unanimous)
• Tabled request to install Wrong Way or Do Not Enter sign at Remsen & Seneca intersection (unanimous)
• Tabled request for additional pavement markings on Columbia St between James and Trull St (unanimous)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board will receive and open bids for the 112th Street Bridge lighting project. It will discuss the next phase of window installation and repairs to the building’s exterior. A discussion will be held on a NYSERDA grant for the Music Hall. The 2026 city budget will also be reviewed.

• Receive and open bids for 112th Street Bridge lighting project
• Discussion on next phase of window installation
• Discussion on NYSERDA grant for the Music Hall
• Discussion about repairs to the exterior of the building
• Discussion about the 2026 budget

The Board of Managers accepted a $15,000 Albany County Parks Grant to fund two new fountains at Van Schaick Island Pond. The motion was made by Michael Durocher, seconded by Council President Adam Biggs, and passed. No other actions were decided; the meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted $15,000 Albany County Parks Grant for two Van Schaick Island Pond fountains (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Civil Service Commission

The Cohoes Civil Service Commission will meet on September 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Commissioners will review the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. They will consider a transfer or reinstatement request submitted by Journey Daliel Bobe Santos. The meeting will also address any new business items.

• Review of minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting
• Review of a transfer/reinstate request for Journey Daliel Bobe Santos
• Consideration of new business items (unspecified)

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the September 1, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission approved the transfer and reinstatement request for Journey Daliel Bobe Santos. A police lieutenant exam was scheduled for October 18, 2025, with three candidates signed up. No decision was recorded on the school district’s request for a new courier position.

• Approved September 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved transfer/reinstate request for Journey Daliel Bobe Santos
• Scheduled police lieutenant exam for 10/18/25 (3 candidates signed up)

Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board Agendas and Minutes

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board will consider the minutes from its August 19, 2025 meeting. It will also review three applications: a new sign and window decal at 86 Remsen Street, replacement of nine windows and the entry door at 76 Willow Street, and replacement of six windows plus repair and repaint of the front door at 28 White Street.

• 86 Remsen Street – applicant seeks approval for a new sign on the existing bracket and a window decal sign.
• 76 Willow Street – applicant seeks to replace nine windows and the entry door.
• 28 White Street – applicant seeks to replace six front windows and repair/repaint the front door.

The board approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It then approved a new sign and window decal for 86 Remsen Street, a window and front‑door replacement at 76 Willow Street with conditions, and a front‑door repaint and window replacement without grids at 28 White Street. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 a.m.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved sign and window decal for 86 Remsen Street (motion carried)
• Approved window and front‑door replacement at 76 Willow Street, condition door similar and window sizes unchanged (motion carried)
• Approved front‑door repaint and window replacement without grids at 28 White Street (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:18 a.m. (motion carried)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will hold a special meeting on September 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a roll call and an executive session specifically for interviews. No other items or decisions are listed.

• Executive session for interviews

The council convened a special meeting on September 9, 2025, in an executive session for IDA interviews. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting consisted only of roll call and interview proceedings.

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council held a workshop and special meeting on September 9, 2025. Council members discussed appointments to the Industrial Development Agency and the Saratoga Street (Rt. 32) Culvert Replacement Project. In the special session they approved the August 26, 2025 minutes and considered two resolutions: one to appoint agency members and another to amend the fiscal year 2025 budget.

• Discussion of appointments to the Industrial Development Agency
• Discussion of the Saratoga Street (Rt. 32) Culvert Replacement Project
• Resolution No. 37 – appointing members to the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency
• Resolution No. 38 – amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2025
• Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting

The council approved the minutes of the August 26, 2025 meeting. They adopted Resolution 37 appointing Tammy Bailey and Kimberly Cardona to the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency, with one member abstaining. They adopted Resolution 38 amending the city’s fiscal year 2025 budget. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Aug 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous AYE)
• Approved appointment of Tammy Bailey and Kimberly Cardona to IDA (AYE, one abstention)
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendment (unanimous AYE)
• Adjourned meeting (AYE)

Planning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and review two site plan applications: one for a Taco Restaurant at 86 Remsen St. and another for a Pizza Stop at 326 Ontario St. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions expected beyond these reviews.

• Consideration of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of August 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Site Plan Application for 86 Remsen St. (Taco Restaurant)
• Change of Use/New Tenant application for 326 Ontario St. (Pizza Stop)

The board approved the July 14 and August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the site‑plan application for a taco shop at 86 Remsen Street and the change‑of‑use/ownership application for Pizza Stop at 326 Ontario Street. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 PM.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (Chair Carroll, Nadeau, D’Angelico voted yes; Vice Chair Moloughney and Alternate Couture abstained)
• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (Vice Chair Moloughney, Nadeau, Alternate Couture voted yes; Chair Carroll abstained)
• Approved site‑plan application for 86 Remsen Street taco shop (unanimous vote)
• Approved change‑of‑use/ownership application for Pizza Stop at 326 Ontario Street (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 PM (unanimous vote)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Common Council is holding a special meeting on September 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The agenda consists solely of a roll call and an executive session for the purpose of interviews. No public agenda items, votes, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

• Executive session for interviews at 1:00 p.m.

The Common Council met in a special executive session on September 6, 2025 for IDA interviews. Roll call was taken, but no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will receive and open bids for the redevelopment of industrial property at Saratoga Street (Route 32). The body will also consider a change order for Time Key Enterprise regarding lead and asbestos removal and painting.

• Bids for redevelopment of industrial property at Saratoga Street (Route 32)
• Change order for Time Key Enterprise for lead and asbestos removal and painting of front entry transom window

The Board accepted a change order from Time Key Enterprise to remove lead and asbestos and repaint the front entry transom window at a cost of $4,719. The motion was made by Michael Duroger, seconded by Council President Adam Biggs, and passed. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved $4,719 change order for Time Key Enterprise (lead & asbestos removal)

Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review requests for area variances regarding residential unit limits and property setbacks. These decisions determine if specific projects can bypass existing city code requirements for building size and placement.

• 147 Mohawk Street: Request for variance to build 15 residential units (5 over the 10-unit limit)
• 60 Remsen Street: Request for variance to build a 4-story building with 25 residential units and 4,000 sq ft of commercial space (15 over the 10-unit limit)
• 160 Simmons Ave: Request for two variances for a shed to obtain 10 feet of relief from side and rear property lines

The board accepted the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then approved the applicant’s request for an area variance at 147 Mohawk Street, allowing 15 residential units in the historic MU‑1 district, subject to historic and planning board review and parking requirements. The motion to approve was carried unanimously with conditions.

• Accepted July 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for 147 Mohawk Street – 15 residential units (unanimous, with historic and parking conditions)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on two local laws amending city codes on noise and zoning, along with several resolutions including budget adjustments, equipment funding, and inter-municipal agreements. A quarterly report from the Director of Community and Economic Development will also be presented during the meeting.

• Local Law No. 1 amending Chapter 189 (noise regulations)
• Local Law No. 2 amending Chapter 285 (zoning and land use)
• Resolution No. 30 amending FY2025 annual budget
• Resolution No. 31 accepting $X from DASNY for Fire Department breathing apparatus
• Resolution No. 36 approving Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) small projects fund contract

The Common Council approved Local Laws 1 and 2, amended the 2025 budget, and adopted several resolutions including funding for fire department breathing apparatus, purchase of public‑works trucks, and inter‑municipal agreements. All motions were seconded and passed with every member voting “AYE.” The minutes from the June 23, July 22, and August 12 meetings were also approved.

• Approved minutes of June 23, July 22, and August 12 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Local Law No. 1 amending noise code (unanimous)
• Approved Local Law No. 2 amending zoning and land‑use code (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 30 amending the 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 31 accepting NY State Dormitory Authority funds for fire department breathing apparatus (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 33 purchasing trucks for the Department of Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 34 inter‑municipal assessor agreement with Watervliet (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 36 contract for Downtown Revitalization Initiative small‑projects fund and Cohoes Hotel Phase II oversight (unanimous)

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Traffic Commission will discuss a request to close Remsen Street for a community event in October. The body will also consider the removal of a handicap parking sign on White Street.

• Proposed street closure and parking prohibition on Remsen Street from Columbia Street to Cayuga Street on October 18, 2025
• Proposed removal of a Residential Handicap Parking sign at 40 White Street

The Traffic Commission approved the July 28, 2025 minutes without dissent. It voted to remove the residential handicap parking sign at 40 White Street. It also approved a temporary closure of Remsen Street and intersecting cross streets on October 18, 2025, with no parking allowed on Remsen Street. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved removal of residential handicap parking sign at 40 White Street (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Remsen Street and cross streets on Oct 18, 2025, with no parking on Remsen Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers is meeting to authorize the purchase of four vehicles for the City of Cohoes DPW. The body will also discuss NYSERDA funding for the Cohoes Music Hall.

• Purchase of two 2025 Ford F350 Super Duty Pick Up Trucks for $68,749.00 and $67,249.00
• Purchase of two 2026 F600 Super Duty Dump Trucks for $98,963.00 each (reimbursed by CHIPS)
• Discussion on NYSERDA funding for the Cohoes Music Hall

The board approved the purchase of two 2025 Ford F350 Super Duty pickup trucks for the DPW, costing $68,749 and $67,249. It also approved the purchase of two 2026 F600 Super Duty dump trucks for the DPW, each costing $98,963 and to be reimbursed by CHIPS. The board unanimously decided not to proceed with the HVAC/electrification project for the Cohoes Music Hall, which had a projected total cost of $3,697,547 and a city share of $1,364,070.36, and instructed the Commissioner of Building & Planning to notify NYSERDA to withdraw the funding.

• Approved purchase of two 2025 Ford F350 Super Duty pickup trucks ($68,749 and $67,249)
• Approved purchase of two 2026 F600 Super Duty dump trucks ($98,963 each, reimbursed by CHIPS)
• Unanimously decided not to move forward with Music Hall HVAC/electrification project; instructed notification to NYSERDA

Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board Agendas and Minutes

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board will meet to review several property modifications. The board will consider a request for fabric awnings and trim painting at 50 Remsen Street and discuss other local property updates.

• Approval request for fabric awnings and trim painting at 50 Remsen Street
• Discussion of front door replacement at 13 Summit Street
• Discussion regarding 60 Remsen Street
• Update on City Hall window replacement

The board unanimously approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the application for fabric awnings at 50 Remsen Street. Finally, the board unanimously approved demolition of the existing building at 60 Remsen Street, noting it is a non‑contributing structure in the historic district.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved awning installation at 50 Remsen Street (all in favor)
• Approved demolition of existing building at 60 Remsen Street (all in favor)

Civil Service Commission

The Cohoes Civil Service Commission will hold its monthly meeting to review prior minutes, approve a non-competitive position for a Teacher Aide in Special Education, and vote on a new chairperson. The agenda also includes updates on upcoming exams and an open period for new business.

• Approval of Non-Competitive position – Teacher Aide (Special Education)
• Vote on New Chairperson for Civil Service Commission

The commission unanimously approved the July 29 meeting minutes. Commissioners certified the examination results for a non‑competitive Teacher Aide (Special Education) position. Rose Vohs moved, and the commission unanimously appointed Sandy Bonkoski as the new Chairperson.

• Approved July 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Certified Teacher Aide (Special Education) exam results (unanimous)
• Appointed Sandy Bonkoski as new Chairperson (unanimous)

Ethics Committee Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Ethics will meet to accept minutes from May 14, 2025, and acknowledge the withdrawal of Complaint No. 25-2. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss Complaint No. 25-1 and Complaint No. 25-3.

• Acceptance of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Withdrawal of Complaint No. 25-2
• Executive session regarding Complaint No. 25-1
• Executive session regarding Complaint No. 25-3

The Board of Ethics unanimously accepted the minutes from the May 14 meeting. It accepted the complainant’s withdrawal of Complaint 25-2 after the city resolved the issue. Complaints 25-1 and 25-3 were tabled pending further investigation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted May 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of Complaint 25-2
• Tabled Complaint 25-1 (pending investigation)
• Tabled Complaint 25-3 (pending investigation)
• Entered executive session at 6:10 pm
• Ended executive session at 6:40 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 pm

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council is meeting to discuss several grants, zoning amendments, and public health policies. The special meeting includes a resolution to approve the purchase of three 2023 Dodge Chargers for the Cohoes Police Department.

• Resolution No. 29: Purchase of three 2023 Dodge Chargers for Cohoes Police Department
• PDD amendment for Captain’s Lookout at 6 Delaware Avenue
• DASNY grant for Fire Department breathing apparatus
• NYS Department of State SWIMS grant for the Recreation Department
• Proposed smoking ban in Public Parks

The Common Council voted to approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of three 2023 Dodge Chargers with an additional equipment package for the Cohoes Police Department. All members voted aye on the motion. The council then voted to adjourn the meeting, also with all members voting aye.

• Approved Resolution No. 24 to purchase three 2023 Dodge Chargers for police (all members aye)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (all members aye)

Planning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Planning Board will consider a site plan for a convenience store serving hot foods at 326 Ontario St. The board will also discuss establishing an escrow account for engineering services at 50 Delaware Avenue.

• Site Plan Review Application for a convenience store at 326 Ontario St.
• Discussion on escrow account for CHA engineering services at 50 Delaware Avenue
• Public meeting for 250 Columbia Street redesign scheduled for August 18

The Planning Board lacked a quorum to vote on the July 14, 2025 minutes, so the matter was tabled until the September meeting. The board then reviewed a site‑plan application for 326 Ontario Street, addressing a change of use to a convenience store, proposed operating hours, and hood exhaust location. Members discussed granting a conditional approval for the convenience‑store use, with the applicant required to return for final approval of the food‑preparation components after required inspections. No formal vote tally was recorded for the site‑plan decision.

• Tabled consideration of July 14, 2025 minutes (no quorum)
• Discussed conditional approval for convenience‑store use at 326 Ontario St (no vote recorded)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will open bids for pedestrian and school route enhancements on Columbia Street. The body will also consider authorizations for police vehicles and equipment and the release of an RFP for a municipal parcel sale.

• Bids for Columbia Street Pedestrian Accessibility and Safe Routes to School Enhancements
• Purchase of three 2023 Dodge Chargers at $104,709.39 each
• Purchase of police package equipment for three vehicles at $55,704.15
• RFP for the sale of a municipal parcel

The Board approved the purchase of three 2023 Dodge Chargers for the Police Department at $104,709.39 each. It also approved buying police package equipment for those vehicles at a cost of $55,704.15. The Board accepted a request for proposals to sell a municipal parcel. No vote counts were recorded; each motion passed.

• Approved purchase of three 2023 Dodge Chargers (cost $104,709.39 each) – motion passed
• Approved purchase of police package equipment for the three Dodge Chargers (cost $55,704.15) – motion passed
• Accepted request for proposals for the sale of a municipal parcel – motion passed

Civil Service Commission

The Cohoes Civil Service Commission will meet to certify results for the Police Officer Exam #600227. The body will also consider extending the eligibility lists for Fire Captain and Fire Lieutenant for one year.

• Certification of Police Officer Exam #600227 results
• Proposed one-year extension of Fire Captain #72336 list
• Proposed one-year extension of Fire Lieutenant #75691 list

Civil Service Commission

The Commission is meeting to discuss a resolution to amend the appendices of the City of Cohoes Civil Service Rules. The proposed change involves adding a Computer Support Technician (NY HELPS) position to Appendix B.

• Resolution to amend City of Cohoes Civil Service Rules appendices
• Addition of Computer Support Technician (NY HELPS) to Appendix B

The Civil Service Commission approved the May 29 meeting minutes unanimously. A motion to certify Police Officer Exam #600227 was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome. The commission also unanimously approved a one‑year extension of the Fire Captain #72336 list and the Fire Lieutenant #75691 list, both now expiring on 9/12/27.

• Approved May 29 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to certify Police Officer Exam #600227 (outcome not recorded)
• Extended Fire Captain #72336 list one year (unanimous)
• Extended Fire Lieutenant #75691 list one year (unanimous)

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Traffic Commission will consider several requests for new driveways and street closures. The body will also review the installation of new traffic and parking signage.

• Driveway installation for #124 Van Schaick Avenue
• Temporary closure of Johnston Avenue (Aug 22-23) for Tacos for Life fundraiser
• Installation of Blind Person Crossing signs on Congress Street
• Driveway and curb cut installation for #11 Broadway
• Northbound lane closure of North Mohawk Street (Aug 4) for vegetation removal

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 23 meeting. It approved driveway permits for 124 Van Schaick Avenue and 11 Broadway, a curb cut at 11 Broadway, a temporary closure of Johnston Avenue for a fundraiser, a temporary northbound lane closure on North Mohawk Street, and a No Parking Here To Corner sign on Newark Street. It denied a request for Blind Person Crossing signs on Congress Street.

• Approved June 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved driveway at 124 Van Schaick Ave, 10 ft × 30 ft (unanimous)
• Approved driveway and curb cut at 11 Broadway, 1 8 ft × 32 ft (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Johnston Ave for fundraiser Aug 22‑23 (unanimous)
• Denied Blind Person Crossing signs on Congress St (unanimous)
• Approved temporary northbound lane closure on North Mohawk St Aug 4 (unanimous)
• Approved No Parking Here To Corner sign on north side of Newark St (unanimous)

Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a request for area variances at 113 Hudson Avenue. The board will also hear a presentation from Mayor Keeler regarding the city's development vision.

• Area variance request for 113 Hudson Avenue to remove a garage and build an accessory structure
• Proposed side property line relief of 5.5 feet at 113 Hudson Avenue
• Proposed rear property line relief of 4.1 feet at 113 Hudson Avenue
• Presentation by Mayor Keeler on the City’s vision for development
• Notice of public meeting for 250 Columbia Street redesign on August 18, 2025

The Cohoes Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Member Cotch, seconded by Member Dion, and carried. Four members voted yes, two abstained, and no members voted no. No other actions were decided.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑yes, 0‑no, 2‑abstain)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will consider resolutions regarding energy procurement and a vehicle lease. The body will also vote on a Board of Ethics reappointment.

• Resolution No. 25: Participation in NYSMEC for natural gas
• Resolution No. 26: Participation in NYSMEC for electricity
• Resolution No. 27: Reappointment of a Board of Ethics member
• Resolution No. 28: Contract for the lease of one Toyne Spartan MetroStar Model 13775 with 75’ Ladder

The Common Council adopted the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It approved Resolution No. 25 to join the NYSMEC natural‑gas purchasing service, Resolution No. 26 to join the NYSMEC electricity purchasing service, Resolution No. 27 to reappoint a Board of Ethics member, and Resolution No. 28 to lease one Toyne Spartan MetroStar Model 13775 with a 75’ ladder. All motions passed with all members voting “AYE,” and the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 PM.

• Adopted June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 25 for NYSMEC natural‑gas purchasing (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 26 for NYSMEC electricity purchasing (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 27 reappointing Board of Ethics member (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 28 leasing Toyne Spartan MetroStar Model 13775 with 75’ ladder (unanimous AYE)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 PM (unanimous AYE)

Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board Agendas and Minutes

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board will meet to consider several property modifications. The board will review a business sign installation and two requests for exterior painting in a historic color.

• Sign installation for Flavorful Vibz at 25 White Street
• Exterior trim, window sills, and lintels painting in antique red at 1-3 Worth St
• Exterior trim, window sills, and lintels painting in antique red at 10-12 Strong Pl

The board approved the June 17 meeting minutes. It approved exterior‑painting applications for 1‑3 Worth Street and 10‑12 Strong Place, with the condition that unpainted masonry not be painted. A conditional approval was granted for the column repair design at 71 Johnston Avenue. The board also retroactively approved a new sign at 45 White Street.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved exterior painting at 1‑3 Worth St (all in favor)
• Approved exterior painting at 10‑12 Strong Place (all in favor)
• Conditional approval for column design/repair at 71 Johnston Ave (all in favor)
• Approved retroactive sign at 45 White St (all in favor)

Planning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Planning Board will consider three site and use applications for local businesses and housing. The board will also hear from the Police Department regarding citywide business hours.

• Change of Use application for a Deli/Grocery store at 45 White St.
• Site Plan Review for a 3-unit residential building at 108 Ontario St.
• Site Plan Review for Schuyler Bakery at 182 Ontario St. (former Golden Krust Bakery site).
• Police Department presentation by Chief Waldin regarding business hours throughout the City.

The Planning Board voted to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. A police chief presented concerns about inconsistent late‑night hours for bars and restaurants. The board discussed a change‑of‑use application for 45 White Street, a proposed convenience store, but no formal decision on hours or approval was recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Community Development, Human Services & Recreation Committee

The Community Development, Human Services & Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to two city codes. The session focuses on updates regarding sidewalk cafes and prohibited noise acts.

• Revision update for 285-74.2 Sidewalk Cafes
• Revision update for 189-2 Noise Prohibited Acts

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will hold a public meeting to review updates to the sidewalk café and noise prohibited acts sections of the city code. A subsequent workshop will include discussions on a fire department truck lease and a Board of Ethics appointment.

• Updates to Section 285-74.2 Sidewalk Café
• Revision and updates to Section 189-2 Noise Prohibited Acts
• Lease of one Toyne ladder truck for the Fire Department
• Appointment to the Board of Ethics

Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two variance and project requests. The board will discuss a proposed apartment complex and a request for a shed setback variance.

• Proposed 4-story, 30-apartment unit complex at 127 Canvass St.
• Area variance request for a metal shed at 1 Williams St to reduce side setback from 10' to 5'

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. It then approved an area variance for 1 Williams Street, granting a 5‑foot side‑setback relief. The board also introduced a proposed 30‑unit, 4‑story apartment project at 127 Canvass Street but took no vote on it.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved area variance for 1 Williams Street, 5‑ft setback relief (4-0)
• Introduced 127 Canvass St 30‑unit apartment project – no vote taken

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will open bids for the administration of the DRI Small Projects Fund and oversight of the Cohoes Hotel Phase Two. The meeting also includes a request for proposals regarding the redevelopment of industrial property on Saratoga Street (Route 32).

• Bids for RFP Administration of DRI Small Projects Fund
• Oversite of Cohoes Hotel Phase Two
• Request For Proposals for redevelopment of industrial property at Saratoga Street (Route 32)

The Board approved the Request for Proposal to redevelop the industrial property at Saratoga Street (Route 32) in Cohoes. The motion was made by Michael Durocher, seconded by George Soloyna, and passed. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Michael Durocher, seconded by Jim Bouchard.

• Accepted Request for Proposal for redevelopment of industrial property at Saratoga Street (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider one resolution. The body will vote on appointing a member to the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency.

• Resolution No. 24: Appointment of a member to the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency

The council adopted Resolution No. 24, appointing a member to the Industrial Development Agency. Council Member McCarthy moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Higgins. The motion passed with all members voting aye, while Council Member Trudeau abstained. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved appointment to the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency (Resolution No. 24) – motion passed, Council Member Trudeau abstained
• Adjourned the special meeting – motion passed

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Traffic Commission is meeting to consider requests for parking sign removals, installations, and renewals. The body will also discuss the placement of a convex mirror at a city intersection.

• Removal of a Residential Handicap Parking sign at #105 Lancaster Street
• Yearly renewal of various Residential Handicap Parking signs
• Installation of No Parking Here To Corner signs on Remsen Street at the alley intersection by the K of C
• Installation of a convex mirror at the Dudley Avenue and Vliet Blvd. intersection

The commission approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting. It unanimously approved the removal of a residential handicap parking sign at 105 Lancaster Street, the annual re‑approval of existing handicap parking signs, and the installation of No Parking Here To Corner signs on the east side of Remsen Street. It also unanimously denied the request to install a convex mirror at the Dudley Avenue and Vliet Boulevard intersection.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved removal of residential handicap parking sign at 105 Lancaster St (unanimous)
• Approved annual re‑approval of existing residential handicap parking signs (unanimous)
• Approved installation of No Parking Here To Corner signs on east side of Remsen St (unanimous)
• Denied installation of convex mirror at Dudley Ave & Vliet Blvd intersection (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board Agendas and Minutes

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board will meet to consider sign installation requests for two buildings on Remsen Street. The board will also review the meeting minutes from May 20, 2025.

• Request by Imrul Hossain to install a new sign at 188 Remsen Street
• Request by Jason Wellington to install a new sign on an existing bracket and a window sign at 133 Remsen Street

The board unanimously approved the May 2025 meeting minutes. It granted conditional approval for a new sign at 188 Remsen Street. It also approved a sign application for 133 Remsen Street. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 188 Remsen St sign with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 133 Remsen St sign (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council is meeting to discuss and vote on funding and contracts for water infrastructure. The session includes a workshop on tax settlements and hazard mitigation followed by a special meeting to authorize specific resolutions and ordinances.

• Ordinance No. 5: Bond ordinance for a water improvements project with an estimated maximum cost of $6,000,000
• Resolution No. 22: Authorization for the mayor to execute construction contracts for the raw water pump station upgrade project
• Resolution No. 23: Adoption of the Albany County 2025 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Discussion regarding Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP pilot tax settlement
• Resolution No. 21: SEQR determination for a Water Improvements Project

The Common Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 5, authorizing up to $6,000,000 in bonds to fund a water improvements project. It also passed Resolution No. 21 finding the water project will not significantly affect the environment, Resolution No. 22 authorizing the mayor to execute construction contracts for a raw water pump station upgrade, and Resolution No. 23 adopting the Albany County 2025 Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5 authorizing up to $6,000,000 in bonds for water improvements (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 21 determining the water improvements project will not have a significant environmental effect (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 22 authorizing the mayor to execute construction contracts for the raw water pump station upgrade (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 23 adopting the Albany County 2025 Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (unanimous AYE)

Planning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Planning Board will consider several site plan reviews for commercial businesses and residential developments. The board will also hear a proposal to increase the size of the Captain’s Lookout project.

• Proposed 25 residential units at 169 Mohawk Street (vacant Library Building)
• Request to increase Captain’s Lookout from 140 units/280 bedrooms to 184 units/310 bedrooms
• Site Plan Review for a deli/grocery store at 326 Ontario Street
• Site Plan Review for a Mediterranean restaurant at 188 Remsen Street
• Change of Use application for a Metal Fabrication Shop at 39 Ontario Street

The Board unanimously approved the May 12 minutes. It also unanimously approved the change‑of‑use application for 39 Ontario Street, requiring the applicant to keep the grounds orderly, neat and tidy. The site‑plan application for 326 Ontario Street was unanimously tabled until plumbing, grease‑trap and electrical issues are resolved. No formal decision was recorded for the 188 Remsen Street application.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 39 Ontario St. change‑of‑use application with grounds‑tidiness condition (unanimous)
• Tabled 326 Ontario St. site‑plan application pending grease‑trap, plumbing, and electric issues (unanimous)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers is meeting to review contract awards for pump station upgrades and a transformer change order. The body will also address 2025 budget transfers.

• Construction contract for Raw Water Pump Station Filter #3 Upgrades to Wm. J. Keller Construction
• Electrical contract for Raw Water Pump Station Filter #3 Upgrades to Stilsing Electric
• Change order for DLC to order a ground banking transformer for $7,640.00
• 2025 Budget Transfers

The Board voted to award the construction contract for Raw Water Pump Station Filter #3 upgrades to Wm. J. Keller Construction and the electric contract to Stilsing Electric. A motion to accept a Change Order for a $7,640.00 grounding transformer for the Floating Solar Project was also passed. The Board approved budget transfers, with Comptroller Michael Durocher abstaining from that vote.

• Awarded construction contract to Wm. J. Keller Construction (motion passed)
• Awarded electric contract to Stilsing Electric (motion passed)
• Accepted Change Order for $7,640.00 grounding transformer (motion passed)
• Approved Budget Transfers (motion passed; Michael Durocher abstained)

Civil Service Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 24‑25 meeting with a unanimous vote. It also approved a modification to the Payroll Examiner position, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

• Approved April 24‑25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved modification of Payroll Examiner (unanimous)

Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several requests for use and area variances. These include proposals for new apartment complexes and modifications to existing residential properties.

• 250 Columbia Street: Use Variance request to construct 36 apartments in an R-1 district
• 169 Mohawk Street: Request to renovate the vacant City of Cohoes Library into 25 apartments
• 124 Van Schaick Ave: Use Variance request to convert a 2-family home into a 3-family home
• 49 Pleasant Street: Area variance request to reduce front setback from 30 feet to 20 feet

The Zoning Board accepted the minutes from the April 23 meeting unanimously. It tabled the area‑variance request for 49 Pleasant Street by unanimous vote. The board then denied the use‑variance application for 124 Van Schaick Avenue, also unanimously. No decision was reached on the proposed use variance for 250 Columbia Street.

• Accepted April 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 49 Pleasant Street area‑variance application (unanimous)
• Denied 124 Van Schaick Avenue use‑variance application (unanimous)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss the discontinuance of a street and right-of-way. The body is also considering ordinances for street resurfacing and resolutions regarding housing and construction management.

• Public hearing on discontinuing an unnamed street/right-of-way from Canvass Street to Mohawk Street
• Ordinance No. 3: Amending authorization for resurfacing and/or repaving of city streets
• Ordinance No. 4: Discontinuing a portion of a city street and/or right away
• Resolution No. 19: Amended and restated cooperation agreement with Cohoes Housing Authority
• Resolution No. 20: Contract for design and construction management services for 75 Remsen Street

The Common Council voted to approve Ordinance No. 3 to amend street resurfacing authority, Ordinance No. 4 to discontinue a portion of a city street/right‑of‑way, Resolution No. 19 to amend the cooperation agreement with the Cohoes Housing Authority, and Resolution No. 20 to contract design and construction‑management services for 75 Remsen Street. The meeting minutes were also approved and the council adjourned.

• Approved minutes of the April 8 and April 22, 2025 meetings (AYE)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3 amending street resurfacing authorization (AYE)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4 discontinuing a portion of a city street/right‑of‑way (AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 19 amending the cooperation agreement with Cohoes Housing Authority (AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 20 contracting design and construction‑management services for 75 Remsen Street (AYE)
• Adjourned the meeting (AYE)

Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board Agendas and Minutes

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board will meet to consider the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes and review a proposal by Paul Bonacquisti to construct a new 4-story, 29-unit residential building connecting to the existing Cohoes Hotel at 134 Remsen St.

• 134 Remsen St: 4-story, 29-unit residential building proposal by Paul Bonacquisti

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously approved the proposed design for the 134 Remsen Street hotel addition. Members asked the architects to submit final color selections, preferring shades away from bright white such as prairie clay or lighter sand.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved design for 134 Remsen Street hotel addition (unanimous)

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Traffic Commission will meet to review requests for residential handicap parking signs. The body will consider removing a sign at one location and installing a new one at another.

• Removal of Residential Handicap Parking sign at 183 Park Avenue
• Installation of Residential Handicap Parking sign at 123 Lancaster Street
• Approval of April 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. It voted to remove the residential handicap parking sign at 183 Park Avenue. It voted to deny the request for a residential handicap parking sign at 123 Lancaster Street. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved removal of residential handicap sign at 183 Park Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied request for residential handicap sign at 123 Lancaster Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will open bids for construction of a new Raw Water Pump Station, discuss a request for proposals to manage the small projects fund of the DRI, and vote on awarding a $402,500 contract to Thaler Reilly Wilson for design and construction management services at 75 Remsen St.

• Receive and open bids for construction of a new Raw Water Pump Station
• Request for proposals for management of the small projects fund of the DRI
• Recommend awarding a $402,500 contract to Thaler Reilly Wilson for design and construction management at 75 Remsen St.

The board accepted the request for proposals to manage the small projects fund of the DRI. It also approved awarding a $381,500 design and construction management contract for 75 Remsen Street to Thaler Reilly Wilson. Both motions were adopted by the board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted request for proposals to manage DRI small projects fund (motion passed)
• Approved $381,500 design‑construction contract for 75 Remsen St to Thaler Reilly Wilson (motion passed)

Ethics Committee Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Ethics will meet to address Complaint No. 25-1, including an executive session and a vote to dismiss it. The meeting also covers acceptance of previous minutes and other possible business.

• Executive session to discuss Complaint No. 25-1
• Dismissal of Complaint No. 25-1
• Acceptance of minutes from April 9, 2025 meeting

The Board of Ethics accepted the April 9 minutes unanimously. It entered and later ended an executive session. The board voted to table the pending decision on complaint 25-1 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Entered executive session at 6:14 p.m. (motion passed)
• Ended executive session at 6:48 p.m. (motion passed)
• Tabled pending decision on complaint 25-1 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 p.m. (motion passed)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss updates to the annual paving list and a cooperation agreement with the Cohoes Housing Authority. Members will also review a design and construction contract for 75 Remsen Street.

• Amendment to the approved annual paving list
• Cohoes Housing Authority Cooperation Agreement
• Design and construction contract for 75 Remsen Street

Planning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Planning Board will consider multiple applications including changes of use, special use permits, and site plan reviews. Key items include converting three vacant boarding houses at 2 Mohawk Street into six apartments, a special use permit for three apartments at 38-40 Oneida Street, and a used auto dealer at 330 Saratoga Street. Other proposals involve a tobacco shop, a painting business, a restaurant, a market, and a pizza shop at various addresses.

• Site Plan Review for 2 Mohawk Street: convert three vacant boarding houses into three two-family homes (6 apartments total)
• Special Use Permit for 38-40 Oneida Street: convert commercial first floor into three one-bedroom apartments
• Site Plan Review for 330 Saratoga St: operate a used auto dealer with 5-10 salvage vehicles on site
• Change of Use/New Tenant for 109 Remsen Street: open a retail tobacco shop (previous PLANTER shop)
• Change of Use/New Tenant for 25 White Street: reopen Soul in a Bowl restaurant with breakfast, lunch, dinner

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting. It approved a change‑of‑use for 71 Ontario St and denied a special‑use permit for 38‑40 Oneida St. It also approved the 2 Mohawk St site plan (six units with garage conditions), approved a tobacco‑shop site plan at 109 Remsen St with cleanliness and no‑cannabis conditions, and approved the related change‑of‑use for 109 Remsen St.

• Approved April 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change‑of‑use/new tenant for 71 Ontario St (unanimous)
• Denied special‑use permit for 38‑40 Oneida St (unanimous)
• Approved 2 Mohawk St site plan with garage condition (unanimous)
• Approved 109 Remsen St tobacco‑shop site plan with cleanliness/loitering conditions (unanimous)
• Approved change‑of‑use/new tenant for 109 Remsen St (unanimous)

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Traffic Commission will consider approving temporary street closures for three city events: the Cohoes Car Show on May 18, the Memorial Day Parade on May 22, and the Rock the Block concert series on Thursdays from June 12 to August 7. Other items include a new No Parking Here To Corner sign on Conliss Avenue, a Residential Handicap Parking sign at 5 Lancaster Street, rescinding a 2018 pavement-marking regulation at Breslin Avenue and Park Avenue, and approving two driveway curb cuts at 160 Simmons Avenue.

• Street closures for the 2025 Cohoes Car Show on May 18 (Remsen, Seneca, Mohawk streets)
• Street closures for the Memorial Day Parade on May 22 (Columbia and Remsen streets)
• Weekly Thursday closures for Rock the Block concert series (June 12–Aug 7) on Remsen and Seneca streets
• Installation of a Residential Handicap Parking sign at 5 Lancaster Street
• Approval of two driveway curb cuts at 160 Simmons Avenue

The commission approved several temporary street closures for the May 18 Car Show, the May 22 Memorial Day Parade, and the June‑August Rock‑the‑Block concert series, all unanimously. It also approved a No‑Parking‑Here‑to‑Corner sign on Conliss Avenue, a residential handicap parking sign at 5 Lancaster Street, rescinded Regulation 31‑2018 for parking‑lot striping, and approved curb cuts at 160 Simmons Avenue.

• Approved temporary street closures on Remsen, Oneida, Mohawk, Seneca Streets for Car Show May 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary street closures on Ontario and Remsen Streets for Memorial Day Parade May 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary street closures on Remsen and Seneca Streets for Rock‑the‑Block concert series June 12‑August 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved installation of No‑Parking‑Here‑to‑Corner sign on west side of Conliss Avenue at Columbia Street (unanimous)
• Approved installation of residential handicap parking sign at #5 Lancaster Street (unanimous)
• Rescinded Regulation 31‑2018 striping of municipal parking lot at Breslin and Park Avenues (unanimous)
• Approved curb cuts of 10 ft (north) and 14 ft (south) at #160 Simmons Avenue (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Cohoes Civil Service Commission will meet to review previous minutes and certify exam results for a school Network Administrator position. The body will also review a change regarding a school district Payroll Examiner.

• Certification of Exam #870750 for Network Administrator (School)
• Review of change for Payroll Examiner (school district)
• Discussion of upcoming exams

The Civil Service Commission approved the April 20 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to certify the Network Examiner exam results was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The request concerning a Payroll Examiner for the school district was tabled pending review by the NYS Civil Service. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to certify Network Examiner results (motion made and seconded; outcome not recorded)
• Tabled payroll examiner request (pending NYS Civil Service review)
• Adjourned meeting

Civil Service Commission

The Cohoes Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss a resolution to amend the city's civil service rule appendices. The meeting focuses on adding specific positions to Appendix B.

• Resolution to amend City of Cohoes Civil Service Rules appendices
• Addition of Building Maintenance Mechanic (NY HELPS) to Appendix B
• Addition of Secretary to Chief of Police (NY HELPS) to Appendix B

Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an area variance request from Paul Bonacquisti and Luigi Palleschi to add two additional rental units to the Cohoes Hotel project at 134 Remsen St/Main St. White St. The original 2016 approval allowed 27 units. The board will also consider approval of the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes.

• 134 Remsen St/Main St. White St.: request to add two rental units to the Cohoes Hotel
• Applicants: Paul Bonacquisti/Luigi Palleschi
• Area variance needed to expand beyond original 27-unit approval
• Consideration of March 26, 2025 meeting minutes

The board unanimously accepted the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. It then approved an area variance allowing the existing 27‑unit building at 134 Remsen Street to be expanded to 29 units. The motion passed with all five voting members in favor.

• Accepted March 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved area variance to increase units from 27 to 29 at 134 Remsen Street (5‑0)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, then consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025, a PILOT agreement deviation for the Erie Boulevard Hydropower project, an agreement with Park Playhouse for Cohoes Music Hall, and a contract for the City Hall Window Replacement Phase I. The Council will also vote on Ordinance No. 2 authorizing the sale of a city-owned parcel.

• Ordinance No. 2 – sale of a city-owned parcel
• Resolution No. 15 – amendment to the annual budget for FY2025
• Resolution No. 16 – approval of PILOT agreement deviation and project undertaking for Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP
• Resolution No. 17 – agreement with Park Playhouse, Inc. regarding Cohoes Music Hall
• Resolution No. 18 – contract for City Hall Window Replacement Project, Phase I

The Common Council voted to approve the sale of a city‑owned parcel. It also approved a resolution for the Erie Boulevard Hydropower project, a resolution for an agreement with Park Playhouse concerning Cohoes Music Hall, and a resolution authorizing the mayor to contract for Phase 1 of the City Hall window replacement. All motions passed with unanimous "AYE" votes.

• Approved sale of city‑owned parcel (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 16 for Erie Boulevard Hydropower project (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 17 with Park Playhouse for Cohoes Music Hall (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 18 authorizing mayor to contract City Hall Window Replacement Phase 1 (unanimous AYE)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will receive and open bids for design and construction management services to rehabilitate the historic Cohoes Savings Bank building at 75 Remsen Street into a community library. The board will also consider a change order for roof drain replacement at the same building and award a bid to TimeKey Enterprises LLC for Phase 1 of the City Hall window replacement project.

• Open bids for design and construction management services for library conversion at 75 Remsen Street
• Change order to replace two roof drains at 75 Remsen Street (Mid-State)
• Award bid to TimeKey Enterprises LLC for City Hall window replacement – Phase 1

The board accepted a change order to replace two roof drains at 75 Remsen Street. It also approved awarding the City Hall window replacement Phase 1 contract to TimeKey Enterprises LLC. Both motions were adopted without recorded vote counts. No other actions were taken.

• Accepted roof repair change order (motion passed)
• Awarded City Hall window replacement Phase 1 to TimeKey Enterprises LLC (motion passed)

Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board Agendas and Minutes

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board will consider approving the March 18 meeting minutes and two property applications: a sign replacement at 109 Remsen Street and a fence installation at 188 Mohawk Street. No major policy decisions or budget items are on the agenda.

• 109 Remsen St – applicant Sunny Chawla seeks to replace The Planter sign with a new sign of same size and colors
• 188 Mohawk St – applicant Raghu Thota seeks to install a 3-foot-high white vinyl fence on the retaining wall and remove bushes

The board approved the sign application for 109 Remsen Street as presented. It denied the application to install a vinyl fence at 188 Mohawk Street. The March 18, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with one member abstaining. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 a.m.

• Approved sign at 109 Remsen St (unanimous)
• Denied vinyl fence at 188 Mohawk St (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Planning Board will decide on site plan and change-of-use applications for several properties, including a 29-unit residential building plus renovation of the existing Cohoes Hotel apartments at 134 Remsen Street, conversion of commercial space into three apartments at 38-40 Oneida Street, and renovation of three vacant boarding houses into six apartments at 2 Mohawk Street. The board will also discuss a proposed amendment to the Captains Lookout planned development district at 6 Delaware Avenue to increase units from 140 to 184. Other items include new tenant applications for a tobacco shop at 109 Remsen Street, a barber shop at 202 Ontario Street, and a wholesale used auto dealer at 330 Saratoga Street.

• Site plan review for 29-unit residential building plus renovation of 6 existing apartments at the Cohoes Hotel, 134 Remsen Street
• Special use permit to convert commercial space into three one-bedroom apartments at 38-40 Oneida Street
• Site plan review to convert three vacant boarding houses into six two-family homes at 2 Mohawk Street
• Discussion of PDD amendment for Captains Lookout at 6 Delaware Avenue to increase from 140 to 184 apartment units
• Site plan review for a wholesale used auto dealer storing up to 10 vehicles at 330 Saratoga Street

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the February 10 meeting unanimously. It also approved the change‑of‑use/new‑tenant application for 139 Remsen Street and the site‑plan application for 133 Remsen Street, setting operating hours at 11 AM‑10 PM. Applications for 71 Columbia Street, 38‑40 Oneida Street, and 134 Remsen Street were tabled or left without a decision.

• Approved February 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change‑of‑use/new‑tenant for 139 Remsen St, hours 11 AM‑10 PM (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan for 133 Remsen St, hours 11 AM‑10 PM (unanimous)
• Tabled 71 Columbia St application until May meeting
• Tabled 38‑40 Oneida St special‑use permit until next month
• Discussed 134 Remsen St site‑plan; no decision taken

Ethics Committee Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Board of Ethics will hold its monthly meeting, starting with roll call and approval of March minutes, followed by other business. The main item is an executive session to discuss Complaint No. 25-1, after which the meeting will adjourn.

• Executive session for Complaint No. 25-1

The board unanimously accepted the minutes from the March 12 meeting. It voted to enter an executive session to discuss complaint 25-1. The meeting was then adjourned. No other formal actions were taken.

• Accepted March 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss complaint 25-1 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will hold a workshop to hear the 2024 audit and discuss amending the annual paving list and the Hill Station Firehouse, followed by a special meeting to vote on Ordinance No. 2, which authorizes the sale of a city-owned parcel.

• Presentation of 2024 Audit by CPA Kenneth Claflin
• Discussion on amending the approved annual paving list
• Discussion regarding Hill Station Firehouse
• Ordinance No. 2 – approving the sale of a city-owned parcel (public hearing and vote)

At the special meeting, the council did not approve the proposed sale of the former St. John’s Church building. Ordinance No. 2, which would have authorized the sale of the city‑owned parcel, was tabled, with no vote tally recorded. The council then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

• Ordinance No. 2 approving sale of city‑owned parcel was tabled (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn was adopted unanimously (all members voted AYE)
• Motion to table the vote on the sale was introduced by Council Member Biggs (outcome not recorded)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will receive and open bids for a window replacement project. The body will also consider approving the letting of bids for the Raw Water Pump Station.

• Bids for Window Replacement Project
• Bids for the Raw Water Pump Station

The Board of Managers voted to approve the letting of bids for the Raw Water Pump Station. The motion was made by Michael Durocher, seconded by Steve Hennessey, and passed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved letting of bids for Raw Water Pump Station (motion passed)

Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review meeting minutes and a specific land use request. The board is considering a request to allow a modular home on a vacant lot.

• Use Variance request for 86-87 Hawthorne St to rezone a vacant lot from Land Conservation District to R-1 (Residential) for a modular home

The Zoning Board approved the use variance for 86‑87 Hawthorne Street, allowing a single‑family modular home on a one‑acre parcel. The board also voted to recommend to the Common Council that the remaining 7+ acres be rezoned to R‑1 with a one‑acre minimum lot size. All motions were adopted unanimously among voting members.

• Approved Jan 22 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved use variance for 86‑87 Hawthorne St with one‑acre lot condition (5-0-0)
• Recommended to Common Council rezoning of remaining 7+ acres to R‑1 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will meet to vote on ordinances for street resurfacing and the sale of a city-owned parcel. The body will also consider insurance contracts and a shared services agreement with the Village of Green Island.

• Ordinance No. 1: Resurfacing and/or repaving of certain city streets
• Ordinance No. 2: Sale of a city-owned parcel
• Resolution No. 13: Excess Workers’ Compensation and Employment Liability Indemnity Insurance Contract
• Resolution No. 14: Shared Services agreement with the Village of Green Island
• Resolution No. 12: Revocable licenses and service agreements for youth leagues and public service organizations

The Common Council unanimously approved the minutes for the previous meetings, adopted Ordinance No. 1 to resurface and pave city streets, and tabled Ordinance No. 2 concerning the sale of a city‑owned parcel. It also passed Resolutions 11, 12, 13, and 14, which respectively declare April as Fair Housing Month, authorize revocable licenses for youth organizations, approve an excess insurance contract, and establish a shared‑services agreement with the Village of Green Island.

• Approved minutes for Dec 17 2024‑Mar 11 2025 meetings (all AYE)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1 authorizing street resurfacing/paving (all AYE)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2 approving sale of city‑owned parcel (no vote recorded)
• Approved Resolution No. 11 declaring April Fair Housing Month (all AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 12 granting revocable licenses for youth leagues (all AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 13 approving excess Workers’ Compensation and Employment Liability insurance contract (all AYE)
• Approved Resolution No. 14 approving shared services agreement with Village of Green Island (all AYE)

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Traffic Commission will consider requests for handicap parking signs, a short-term parking sign, and a driveway widening. The body will also review street closures for the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Half Marathon.

• Residential Handicap Parking sign for 18 Edward Street
• Street closures for Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Half Marathon on October 12, 2025
• Driveway widening and curb cut for 96 Heartt Avenue
• 15 Minute Parking sign for 93 Ontario Street
• Residential Handicap Parking sign for 130 Lancaster Street and removal of sign at 125 Ontario Street

The commission approved street closures for the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Hannaford Half Marathon on October 12, 2025. It also approved a driveway widening and new driveway at 96 Heartt Avenue, installed a handicap parking sign at 130 Lancaster Street, re‑installed a 15‑minute parking sign at 93 Ontario Street, and removed a handicap sign at 125 Ontario Street. A request for a handicap sign at 18 Edward Street was denied. All actions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied residential handicap parking sign at 18 Edward Street (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for marathon events on Oct 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved driveway widening and new driveway at 96 Heartt Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved re‑installation of 15‑minute parking sign at 93 Ontario Street (unanimous)
• Approved residential handicap parking sign at 130 Lancaster Street (unanimous)
• Approved removal of residential handicap parking sign at 125 Ontario Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers is meeting to review a bid for a property on Mohawk Street and a promotional contract for city events.

• Recommendation to award bid from BDJ Capital, LLC for 169 Mohawk Street for $230,000.00
• Contract with Albany Broadcasting for promotion of City events for $6,150.00

The Board accepted the recommendation to award a $230,000 bid from BDJ Capital, LLC for work at 169 Mohawk Street. It also approved a $6,150 contract with Albany Broadcasting to promote city events. Both motions were passed without recorded vote counts.

• Approved $230,000 contract with BDJ Capital for 169 Mohawk Street (motion passed)
• Approved $6,150 contract with Albany Broadcasting for city event promotion (motion passed)

Civil Service Commission

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission. The Commission will review minutes, certify exam results for Police Lieutenant (Exam #759340), discuss upcoming exams, and consider new business. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Certification of Police Lieutenant exam results (Exam #759340)
• Review of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board Agendas and Minutes

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board will consider approving minutes from its February 18 meeting and review two renovation applications. At 220 Remsen St, a new black commercial-grade front door with full glass is proposed. At 139 Remsen St, two new signs (a hanging sign and a front sign) supplied by Vital Signs are requested. Public comments must be submitted by 3 pm on March 17.

• Consideration of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• 220 Remsen St – applicant Abdul Haseeb seeks approval for a new black commercial-grade front door with full glass
• 139 Remsen St – applicant Jeremy Sherman seeks two new signs: a hanging sign and a front building sign, supplied by Vital Signs
• Public comments accepted via email to sbutler@ci.cohoes.ny.us or in writing by March 17 at 3 pm

The Cohoes Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board approved a new commercial front door at 220 Remsen Street and a sign at 139 Remsen Street. The board also discussed concerns about a parking lot and fence near Lock 18 that may have been built without board review, and considered a 4-week time limit for temporary signs in the historic district.

• Approved new commercial front door at 220 Remsen Street (3-0)
• Approved sign at 139 Remsen Street (3-0)
• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

Ethics Committee Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Ethics will hold a special meeting to approve the minutes from its February 19 meeting and discuss any other business. An executive session may occur if needed. The agenda contains only routine procedural items.

• Acceptance of minutes from February 19, 2025 monthly meeting
• Possible executive session if necessary

The Board of Ethics met with a quorum of four members and unanimously accepted the minutes from its February 19, 2025 special meeting. The board discussed and confirmed a new rule, per city counsel, that minutes must be posted publicly within two weeks after regular meetings and one week after special meetings, labeled as 'draft' until approved. Members also discussed ongoing email access issues with the city IT department. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted minutes of Feb 19, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Confirmed minutes posting rule: within 2 weeks for regular meetings, 1 week for special meetings, with draft/final labeling

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items including Fair Housing Month, the Cohoes Music Hall management contract, conveyance of right-of-way at 143/147 Mohawk Street, an RFP for library design services, street repaving, a shared services agreement with Green Island, and revocable licenses for youth leagues. A special meeting will follow to vote on awarding a construction contract for the Little C screening upgrade to Carver Construction, Inc. and to enter executive session for a personnel matter.

• Resolution awarding construction contract for Little C screening upgrade to Carver Construction, Inc.
• Discussion of Cohoes Music Hall management contract
• Discussion of RFP for design and construction management for Public Library at 75 Remsen Street
• Discussion of conveyance of public right-of-way at 143/147 Mohawk Street
• Discussion of revocable licenses for youth leagues and public service organizations

The Common Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 10, awarding a construction contract for the City's 'Little C' Screening Upgrade Project to Carver Construction, Inc. The vote was unanimous with all members present voting 'AYE'. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned after an executive session on a personnel matter.

• Approved Resolution No. 10 awarding 'Little C' Screening Upgrade Project contract to Carver Construction, Inc. (unanimous)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will award the construction contract for "Little C" to the lowest bidder, Carver Construction Inc. They will also receive and open bids for 169 Mohawk St., and discuss a request for proposals for design and construction management services to transform 75 Remsen Street into the new Cohoes Public Library.

• Award construction contract for "Little C" to Carver Construction Inc.
• Receive and open bids for 169 Mohawk St.
• Request for proposals for design and construction management for 75 Remsen Street library transformation

The Board of Managers accepted a proposal for design and construction management services for transforming 75 Remsen Street into the new Cohoes Public Library, and awarded the construction contract for "Little C" to Carver Construction Inc. as the lowest bidder. One bid was received for 169 Mohawk Street at $230,000 from BDJ Capital, LLC. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 10:08 AM.

• Accepted proposal for design and construction management services for 75 Remsen Street library transformation
• Awarded construction contract for "Little C" to Carver Construction Inc. (lowest bidder)
• Received one bid of $230,000 from BDJ Capital, LLC for 169 Mohawk Street

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will receive and open bids for screening upgrades at Little C. The body will also discuss additional filter bed repairs at the filtration plant.

• Opening of bids for Little C screening upgrades
• Discussion of filter bed repairs at the filtration plant

The Board of Managers opened two bids for the Little C screening upgrades and referred them to Arcadis of New York Inc. for review and recommendations. No contract was awarded at this meeting. The board also discussed potential filter bed repairs at the filtration plant, noting the beds have exceeded their 20-year life expectancy and that two state grants are available.

• Opened bids for Little C screening upgrades: WM. J. Keller & Sons Construction Corp. $1,061,593.00 and Carver Construction Inc. $1,046,174.00; referred to Arcadis for review
• Discussed filter bed repairs at filtration plant; no action taken

Civil Service Commission

The Cohoes Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from January, certify exam results for a Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator (Exam #878150), and review the 2024 annual report for submission to the state. The meeting also includes discussion of upcoming exams and new business. This is a routine administrative session with no legislative or budgetary decisions.

• Certification of exam results for Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator (Exam #878150)
• Review and submission of 2024 annual report to NYS Civil Service
• Approval of minutes from the January 7, 2025 monthly meeting
• Discussion of upcoming civil service exams

The Cohoes Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting and certified the exam results for Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator (Exam #878150), with the list valid for one year until January 27, 2026. The commission also noted that the NY HELPS Program resolution was approved by the State Civil Service Commission. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Certified exam results for Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator, Exam #878150 (unanimous)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will consider three resolutions: authorizing professional engineering services for the Little C Screening Upgrade Project, approving a roof replacement contract for 75 Remsen Street, and awarding a contract to MJ Engineering for the Route 32 Saratoga Street Culvert Project. Public comment and roll call are also on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 7 authorizing engineering services for the Little C Screening Upgrade Project
• Resolution No. 8 approving a contract for roof replacement at 75 Remsen Street
• Resolution No. 9 awarding a contract to MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. for the Route 32 Saratoga Street Culvert Project

The Common Council approved three resolutions: professional engineering services for the Little C Screening Upgrade Project, a contract for roof replacement at 75 Remsen Street, and an engineering contract for the Route 32 Saratoga Street Culvert Project. All resolutions passed unanimously. The mayor also proposed replacing all five filter beds at the filtration plant, but no action was taken.

• Approved Resolution No. 7 for engineering services for Little C Screening Upgrade Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 8 for roof replacement contract at 75 Remsen Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 9 awarding engineering contract to MJ Engineering for Route 32 Saratoga Street Culvert Project (unanimous)

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Traffic Commission will meet on February 24, 2025. They will vote on approval of the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. Additionally, they will consider a request from Kathleen Judge to install a Residential Handicap Parking sign at 15 Summit Street.

• Approve minutes from the January 21, 2025 Traffic Commission meeting.
• Consider a request to install a Residential Handicap Parking sign at 15 Summit Street for Kathleen Judge.

The Cohoes Traffic Commission unanimously approved installing a residential handicap parking sign at 15 Summit Street, per the city's MIRA policy. It also unanimously approved removing a similar sign at 2 Front Street after confirming the original recipient, Florence Jannicelli, is deceased. Both motions passed by roll call vote with all present members in favor.

• Approved residential handicap parking sign at 15 Summit Street (unanimous)
• Approved removal of residential handicap parking sign at 2 Front Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Cohoes Board of Managers will decide whether to accept a proposal from MJ Engineering and Land Surveying for design and construction engineering services related to the Route 32 Saratoga Street Culvert Project. The meeting will include a review of the proposal documents before a potential vote.

• Accept $200K proposal from MJ Engineering for Route 32 Saratoga Street Culvert Project engineering services

The Board of Managers accepted a proposal from MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. for design and construction engineering on the Route 32 Saratoga Street Culvert Project. Commissioner Steve Hennessey declared the filter bed media project at the filtration plant an emergency, citing the need for complete replacement and an emergency change order from Keller. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted MJ Engineering proposal for Route 32 Saratoga Street Culvert design and construction engineering (motion passed)
• Declared filter bed media project at filtration plant an emergency; authorized emergency change order from Keller

Ethics Committee Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Ethics met in special session and voted 4-1 to accept the decision on complaint 24-1, with Chairperson Szozda dissenting. The board also voted 3-0 with 2 abstentions to dismiss complaint 24-6. Decisions will be shared with involved parties and the Common Council before public posting.

• Accepted decision on complaint 24-1 (4-1, Szozda no)
• Dismissed complaint 24-6 (3-0, 2 abstentions: Szozda, Twomey)
• Approved minutes of February 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board Agendas and Minutes

The Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board will meet to consider a request for exterior changes at 165 Remsen St. The board will also review meeting minutes from December 17, 2024.

• Request by Don Russell to install a sign for Conroy’s Irish Tavern at 165 Remsen St
• Request to paint the front door at 165 Remsen St black

The board approved a request to re-letter an existing sign and paint the front door at 165 Remsen Street. The sign will be moved from 239 Remsen Street and repainted with the same colors. The board also discussed a proposed permanent sign at 100 N Mohawk St but took no action, requesting more details. A convenience store owner who did not obtain a permit was noted, and the board will require them to appear.

• Approved sign re-lettering and door painting at 165 Remsen St (4-0)
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Discussed permanent sign at 100 N Mohawk St; no action taken
• Noted unpermitted door at former Anthony's convenience store; owner to appear before board

Ethics Committee Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Board of Ethics will meet to finalize and vote on decisions for two active complaints (No. 24-1 and 24-6). They will also discuss procedures for distributing ethics rules and updating the complaint application form, including email access. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the complaints before accepting the decisions.

• Finalize and accept decision on Complaint No. 24-1
• Finalize and accept decision on Complaint No. 24-6
• Discussion on distribution of ethics procedures and updating complaint application form
• Email access for complaint submissions
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025 meeting

The Board of Ethics met with a quorum of three members and accepted the January 8, 2025 minutes. The board tabled discussion of complaints 24-1 and 24-6 until an executive session, which was held from 6:35 to 6:45 p.m. A special meeting was scheduled for February 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to finalize those complaints, discuss complaint 25-1, and revise complaint forms. No final decisions on complaints were made at this meeting.

• Accepted January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Tabled complaints 24-1 and 24-6 to executive session
• Held executive session on complaints 24-1 and 24-6
• Scheduled special meeting for Feb 19, 2025 to finalize complaints and revise forms

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council Workshop will discuss potential contracts for city infrastructure and public services. The meeting includes reviews of construction and professional services proposals.

• Contract with Garland/DBS Inc. for former Cohoes Savings Bank/future Cohoes Public Library roof restoration
• Professional services proposal with Arcadis of New York, Inc. for Long-Term Control Plan “Little C” screening upgrade
• NYS Retirement System Reporting for Elected and Appointed Officials
• Ambulance services in the City of Cohoes

Planning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Planning Board will consider site plan and change of use applications for two different locations. The board will also discuss member training and a public meeting regarding the design of Columbia Street.

• Site Plan Review for a steel fabrication business at 39 Ontario Street
• New Tenant/Change of Use application for 39 Ontario Street
• Site Plan Review for 186-188 Mohawk Street to merge two lots and add 5 parking spaces
• Discussion regarding an informational public meeting for the design of Columbia Street

The Cohoes Planning Board approved a site plan and new tenant/change of use application for 39 Ontario Street, allowing an existing steel fabrication business to operate there. The board also approved a site plan review and lot line adjustment for 186-188 Mohawk Street to merge two parcels and add parking. Chair Carroll abstained from the site plan vote due to issues with one applicant's character.

• Approved site plan for steel fabrication shop at 39 Ontario St (4-0, Carroll abstained)
• Approved new tenant/change of use application for 39 Ontario St (5-0)
• Approved site plan review/lot line adjustment for 186-188 Mohawk St (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting (4-0, Moloughney abstained)

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers is meeting to authorize a bid advertisement for 'Little C' screening upgrades and review proposals for facility improvements. The body will consider a roof replacement for the old Cohoes Savings Bank, which now houses the library.

• Bid advertisement for 'Little C' screening upgrades consent order project
• Proposal from Garland/DBS to replace the roof at the old Cohoes Savings Bank (library location)
• Proposal from Arcadis Professional Engineering Services for 'Little C' screening upgrades

The Board of Managers approved advertising for bids on the 'Little C' screening upgrades project, with an estimated cost of $850,000 and a $430,000 grant, and set a bid deadline of March 4, 2025. They also accepted a proposal from Garland/DBS to replace the roof at the old Cohoes Savings Bank (new library location), funded from the Library Construction Fund. Additionally, they accepted a $325,250 proposal from Arcadis Professional Engineering Services for engineering services on the 'Little C' project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved advertisement for bids on 'Little C' screening upgrades (motion passed)
• Accepted Garland/DBS proposal to replace roof at old Cohoes Savings Bank (motion passed)
• Accepted Arcadis proposal for 'Little C' engineering services at $325,250 (motion passed)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Common Council will hear the State of the City Address and consider several resolutions. The body is reviewing budget amendments for fiscal year 2024 and agreements for city services and grants.

• Resolution No. 1: Amending the annual budget for fiscal year 2024
• Resolution No. 4: Approving agreements for Snow Emergency Towing Services
• Resolution No. 5: Agreement for New York State Department of Transportation Bridge NY Funds
• Resolution No. 6: Grant from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for surveillance cameras
• Resolution No. 2: Designating The Record as the official newspaper

The Common Council unanimously approved all six resolutions on the agenda, including an amendment to the FY2025 budget, designating The Record as the official newspaper, and accepting a state grant for surveillance cameras. During public comment, the mayor addressed questions about a water treatment plant leak, stating it would be repaired in the spring. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY2025 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Designated The Record as official newspaper (unanimous)
• Designated city fund depositories (unanimous)
• Approved snow emergency towing services agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted Bridge NY funds and authorized mayor to execute agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted Dormitory Authority grant for surveillance cameras (unanimous)

Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a request for two area variances to allow the construction of a single family home on a vacant lot on Miller Avenue. The board will also consider meeting minutes from August 2024 and discuss training.

• Request for 5,000 square foot lot size variance on Miller Avenue
• Request for 20 foot lot width variance on Miller Avenue
• Consideration of August 28, 2024 meeting minutes

The Cohoes Zoning Board of Appeals denied two area variances sought to build a single-family home on a vacant 5,000 sq ft lot at Miller Avenue, which required a minimum lot size of 10,000 sq ft and 70 ft width. The board voted unanimously to deny both the lot size and lot width variances, citing the substantial deviation from zoning requirements. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes with corrections and discussion of upcoming training and a public meeting.

• Approved August 28, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Denied lot size variance for Miller Ave vacant lot (5-0)
• Denied lot width variance for Miller Ave vacant lot (5-0)

Traffic Commission Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Traffic Commission will meet to discuss removing specific traffic and parking signs. The body will also consider street closures for the City of Cohoes’ Winter Carnival on February 8, 2025.

• Removal of a Parking Prohibition sign on Howard Street
• Removal of Area Speed Limit 25 signs on Western Avenue
• Street closures for Winter Carnival on Park Avenue, Continental Avenue, Van Schaick Avenue, Bridge Avenue, and Hudson Avenue

The Cohoes Traffic Commission unanimously approved removing a No Parking Here To Corner sign on Howard Street and four Area Speed Limit 25 signs on Western Avenue, following the citywide 25 MPH speed limit. It also approved street closures and parking prohibitions for the Cohoes Winter Carnival on February 8, 2025, from 11 AM to 2 PM. All decisions were made by roll call votes with all members present voting in favor.

• Approved removal of No Parking Here To Corner sign on Howard Street (unanimous)
• Approved removal of four Area Speed Limit 25 signs on Western Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved street closures and parking prohibitions for Cohoes Winter Carnival on Feb 8, 2025, 11 AM-2 PM (unanimous)

Common Council Agendas and Minutes

The Cohoes Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items. Topics include designating official newspapers and depositories for city funds, snow emergency towing services, and awarding BridgeNY funds for the Route 32/Saratoga Street culvert project. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion regarding award of BridgeNY funds for the Rt. 32/Saratoga Street culvert project
• Discussion regarding snow emergency towing services
• Discussion regarding designation of depositories for city funds
• Discussion regarding designation of newspapers
• Discussion regarding public safety

Board of Managers Agendas and Mintues

The Board of Managers will consider accepting a $1,500,000 award from the New York State Department of Transportation for the design and construction of repairing or replacing a culvert on Route 32/Saratoga Street. The mayor is authorized to sign the contract for this funding.

• Acceptance of $1,500,000 NYS DOT Bridge fund award for culvert repair/replacement on Rte. 32/Saratoga Street
• Mayor authorized to sign contract accepting the funding

The Board of Managers approved acceptance of a $1,500,000 NYS DOT Bridge fund award for design and construction of the Culver repair/replacement on Rte. 32/Saratoga Street. The mayor was authorized to sign the contract. The motion passed without a recorded vote tally.

• Approved acceptance of $1.5M NYS DOT Bridge fund award for Culver repair/replacement (motion passed)

Ethics Committee Agendas and Minutes

The Board of Ethics held a routine meeting, electing officers for 2025 and accepting prior minutes. Members agreed to review and adjust the complaint application before finalizing new procedures, and discussed email access issues. The board entered executive session to finalize complaints 24-1 and 24-6, but no substantive decisions were made publicly.

• Elected Stanley Szozda as Chairperson (motion passed)
• Elected Branden LeQue as Co-Chairperson (motion passed)
• Elected Melody Nadeau as Secretary (motion passed)
• Accepted minutes from December 11, 2024 meeting
• Agreed to review and adjust Complaint Application before finalizing procedures
• Entered executive session to finalize complaints 24-1 and 24-6

Civil Service Commission

The Cohoes Civil Service Commission will meet to review minutes from the previous meeting, certify exam results for a Police Officer position, and consider non-competitive employment applications. The agenda includes a brief new business section.

• Certification of Police Officer exam results (Exam #876580)
• Review of non-competitive employment applications

The Civil Service Commission certified the results of Police Officer Exam #876580, making the eligibility list valid for one year until January 7, 2026. The minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting were also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Certified Police Officer Exam #876580 results (unanimous)