Troy public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Troy City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and one ordinance. Key items include authorizing $6,000,000 in serial bonds for a new multi-purpose pavilion in Frear Park, approving a three-year contract with Benetech, Inc. for health insurance administration, and entering into contracts for towing, waste disposal, and police chief employment agreements. The council will also vote on an ordinance amending the 2025 capital project budgets.

• Bond resolution for $6,000,000 to construct a multi-purpose pavilion in Frear Park
• Contract with Benetech, Inc. for third-party administration of self-funded health insurance (2026-2028)
• Contract with Benetech, Inc. for workers' compensation and General Municipal Law 207 A & C programs (2026-2028)
• Contract for vehicle towing and storage services
• Engagement of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. for solid waste removal and disposal

The Troy City Council approved a $6,000,000 serial bond to finance construction of a new multi‑purpose pavilion in Frear Park. It also adopted an ordinance amending the 2025 capital project budgets and authorized several contracts, including health‑insurance and workers’ compensation administration with Benetech, vehicle towing services, and solid‑waste disposal with Casella Waste Systems. Additional resolutions approved employment agreements for senior police officials and determined the pavilion would not have a significant adverse environmental effect.

• Ordinance amending 2025 capital project budgets passed 5‑2
• Resolution authorizing health‑insurance contract with Benetech passed 5‑0 with 1 abstention (Vera)
• Resolution authorizing workers’ compensation contract with Benetech passed 5‑0 with 1 abstention (Vera)
• Resolution authorizing vehicle towing and storage contracts passed 6‑0
• Resolution engaging Casella Waste Systems for solid‑waste disposal passed 6‑0
• Resolution finding new pavilion will not have significant adverse environmental effect passed 5‑2
• Bond resolution authorizing issuance of $6,000,000 for pavilion passed 5‑2
• Resolution authorizing employment agreements for police chief, deputy chief, and assistant chief passed 6‑0

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Troy City Council with an agenda consisting solely of procedural items: the agenda itself and signed legislation. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Special meeting agenda
• Signed legislation

The council approved an ordinance amending the 2025 capital project budgets. It authorized contracts with Benetech, Inc. to administer the city’s self‑funded health insurance program and its workers’ compensation programs. It approved contracts for vehicle towing and storage services, solid‑waste removal, and employment agreements for senior police officers. It adopted a bond resolution to issue $6 million in serial bonds to finance a new multi‑purpose pavilion in Frear Park.

• Ordinance amending 2025 capital project budgets approved (5-2)
• Resolution authorizing mayor to contract with Benetech for health insurance program approved (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Resolution authorizing mayor to contract with Benetech for workers’ compensation programs approved (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended resolution authorizing contracts for vehicle towing and storage services approved (6-0)
• Resolution authorizing city to engage Casella Waste Systems for solid‑waste removal approved (6-0)
• Resolution determining new Frear Park pavilion will not have a significant adverse environmental effect approved (5-2)
• Bond resolution authorizing issuance of $6,000,000 serial bonds for new pavilion approved (5-2)
• Resolution authorizing mayor to enter employment agreements with chief, deputy chief, and assistant chief of police approved (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Troy Civil Service Commission will vote to establish four-year competitive eligible lists for Police Officer and Data Communication Analyst positions. The body will also consider creating a new Private Secretary position in the Mayor's Unit and reinstating two former permanent Firefighters. These actions determine which candidates are eligible for future city employment in public safety and administrative roles.

• Establish 4-year eligible list for Police Officer (Exam #60036040)
• Establish 4-year eligible list for Data Communication Analyst (Exam 24091020)
• Consider MSD-222 to create one new Private Secretary to the Deputy Mayor position
• Consider reinstatement of former permanent Firefighter (Item 5)
• Consider reinstatement of former permanent Firefighter (Item 6)

The Troy Civil Service Commission approved the minutes of the December 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved open competitive eligible lists for a Police Officer exam and a Data Communication Analyst exam, each for four years. The commission created a new Private Secretary position in the Mayor’s Unit and reinstated a former permanent firefighter. All motions passed unanimously (3-0).

• Approved minutes of the December 16, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved open competitive eligible list for Police Officer, Exam #60036040 (3-0)
• Approved open competitive eligible list for Data Communication Analyst, Exam 24091020 (3-0)
• Approved MSD-222 to create Private Secretary to the Deputy Mayor position (3-0)
• Approved reinstatement of former permanent incumbent firefighter (first motion) (3-0)
• Approved reinstatement of former permanent incumbent firefighter (second motion) (3-0)

Troy Capital Resource Corporation

The Troy Capital Resource Corporation board approved the minutes from the September 26 and October 17, 2025 meetings. It authorized a $15,000 sponsorship to the CCiAC organization. The board also reviewed and approved the August 2025 financial statements, which showed a $218.15 deficit and a fund balance of $295,421.

• Approval of minutes for the September 26 and October 17, 2025 board meetings
• Sponsorship request to CCiAC approved for $15,000
• August 2025 financials approved: assets $295,881, cash $80,881, liabilities $460, fund balance $295,421
• August 2025 statement of activity shows a deficit of $218.15
• Discussion noted that loan repayment terms with Troy LDC will be addressed in future meetings

Troy Industrial Development Authority

The Troy Industrial Development Authority will meet to discuss a new project for First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC and a city staffing fee. The board will also discuss an upcoming Economic Development Conference in February.

• Initial Resolution for First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC Project 2025
• City Staffing Fee
• Economic Development Conference scheduled for February

The board approved the initial project resolution to extend the PILOT for First Columbia 433 River, LLC, passing the motion with one no vote. It also approved the city staffing fee of $125,000 and the October financial statements. The minutes from the November 21, 2025 meeting were approved as well.

• Approved initial project resolution to extend PILOT for First Columbia 433 River, LLC (passed with one no vote)
• Approved city staffing fee payment to the City of Troy of $125,000
• Approved October financials as presented
• Approved minutes for the November 21, 2025 board meeting
• Approved adjournment of the regular board meeting at 10:44 a.m.

Troy Local Development Corporation

The Troy Local Development Corporation board approved the minutes from prior meetings and adopted a SEQRA resolution to move forward with the acquisition and redevelopment of the former Proctors Theater at 82‑90 Fourth Street. The board also approved the financial statements and the current budget, which include updates to NYSERDA and ARPA grants and repayment of the Troy CRC loan. Project updates were given on the Proctors Theater, geothermal initiatives, King Fuels barrel removal, and small business grants.

• Adopted Resolution No. 10/25 #1 approving SEQRA review for the Proctors Theater project (estimated bond issuance up to $11,500,000) at 82‑90 Fourth Street, Troy, NY 12180
• Approved financial statements showing total assets $3,564,360, cash $460,083, liabilities $1,017,179, and fund balance $2,547,480
• Approved the budget, including updates to NYSERDA and ARPA grants and repayment terms for the Troy CRC loan
• Executive Director reported project updates: Proctors Theater acquisition, geothermal project, and King Fuels barrel removal invoice in process
• Discussed small business grant program

The Troy Local Development Corporation board approved the minutes from the October 17, 2025 meeting. It voted to raise professional services funding to $30,000, appropriate $20,000 for Proctors building maintenance and authorize up to $10,000 for related fees, and accept the Sperry Warehouse parcels from the City of Troy. The board also approved the November financial statements and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Increased professional services funding to $30,000 (motion carried)
• Appropriated $20,000 to BBL for Proctors building maintenance and allowed executive director to manage up to $10,000 in fees (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of Sperry Warehouse parcels from the City of Troy (motion carried)
• Approved November 2025 financial statements (motion carried)
• Adjourned the board meeting at 9:58 a.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a local law to update the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District plan, including changes to assessment methods and spending limits. The meeting also covers several property reconveyances and the relevy of unpaid city fees onto 2026 tax bills.

• Local Law #4: Amends Downtown Troy Business Improvement District plan and caps assessment rate at 7.6931% of the City tax rate
• Reconveyance of real property at 62 Earl Street, 560 Jacob Street, and 2219 Old Sixth Ave
• Relevy of unpaid bulk pickup, solid waste, legal, water/sewer, and vacant building fees onto 2026 property tax bills
• Amendments to the 2025 General Fund, Capital Project, and Water & Sewer Fund budgets
• Tax certiorari settlement approvals for HYP Self Storage LLC and Troy Woodland LLC

The Troy City Council adopted a local law amending the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District and passed ordinances reconveying three foreclosed properties. It approved amendments to the 2025 General Fund, Capital Project, and City Code budgets, with votes of 5‑2. Several ordinances unanimously authorized the relevy of unpaid utility and waste fees onto 2026 property tax bills. Resolutions adopting a new employee policy and honoring distinguished service members also passed unanimously.

• Local Law amending Downtown Troy Business Improvement District passed (6 ayes, 0 nos, 1 abstention)
• Ordinance reconveying 62 Earl Street property passed (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Ordinance amending 2025 General Fund and Capital Project Budgets passed (5 ayes, 2 nos)
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 273 passed (5 ayes, 2 nos)
• Ordinance authorizing relevy of unpaid bulk pickup fees onto 2026 tax bills passed (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Ordinance amending 2025 Water & Sewer Fund Budget passed (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Resolution adopting updated policy for non‑represented city employees passed (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Resolution commending distinguished service members passed (7 ayes, 0 nos)

City Council

The Troy City Council will hold a public hearing on Dec. 18, 2025 to consider a local law that would amend the District Plan of the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District. The hearing will take place in the City Council Legislative Chamber at City Hall, 433 River Street, 5th Floor, and will be live‑streamed on the council’s YouTube channel.

• Amendment to the District Plan of the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District (local law)

City Council

The council adopted a budget amendment and a series of ordinances covering property reconveyances, fee relevies, and code changes. It also approved settlements of tax certiorari proceedings and adopted a policy for non‑represented employees. All measures were passed with the vote totals recorded in the minutes.

• Local Law amending Downtown Troy Business Improvement District passed 6 ayes, 0 nos, 1 abstention
• Ordinance reconveying 62 Earl Street passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Ordinance amending the 2025 General Fund and Capital Project Budgets passed 5 ayes, 2 nos
• Ordinance amending Chapter 273 of the Troy City Code passed 4 ayes, 3 nos
• Ordinance authorizing relevy of unpaid bulk pickup fees onto 2026 property tax bills passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Ordinance amending the 2025 Water & Sewer Fund Budget passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Ordinance approving settlement of tax certiorari proceedings for HYP Self Storage passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Resolution adopting an updated policy for non‑represented employees passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions

Planning Board

The Troy Planning Board will adopt the November 2025 meeting minutes and consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 285 of the City Charter that would modify zoning regulations. The board will also hear several site‑plan reviews, including a large residential development on Eddy’s Lane and a 193‑unit multifamily project on Fourth Street. Additional items include a special‑use permit renewal for Energy Catalyst and a conversion of commercial space to a fitness gym.

• Adopt minutes of the November 2025 meeting by resolution
• Review proposed changes to Chapter 285 of the City Charter regarding zoning regulations
• Eddy’s Lane Residential Development – 8 buildings, 72 residential units (DF Acquisitions II)
• 15‑25 Fourth Street – 193‑unit multifamily building with first‑floor parking garage (RJ Valente Companies)
• Energy Catalyst – renewal of Special Use Permit and construction of a 10,000 sq ft addition

The Troy Planning Board approved the Eddy's Lane residential development (72 units) with conditions, approved renovations at 417-425 River Street and 185 Earl Street, and approved demolition at 80 Fourth St. It also tabled the 1987 15th Street dormitory proposal and advanced several other applications.

• Approved Eddy's Lane 72-unit residential development with conditions (4-0)
• Approved 417-425 River Street restaurant renovations with CSO condition (4-0)
• Approved 185 Earl Street teaching kitchen rebuild with easement condition (4-0)
• Declared lead agency under SEQRA for 15-25 Fourth Street (4-0)
• Denied dumpster waiver for 1987 15th Street dormitory (4-0)
• Tabled 1987 15th Street dormitory proposal to January 20 (4-0)
• Approved 80 Fourth St carriage house demolition and rebuild (4-0)
• Declared 120 Hoosick St gym proposal complete with negative SEQRA declaration (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Troy Civil Service Commission will consider the minutes from its November 18, 2025 meeting. It will also review three open exam announcements: a Rental Registry Clerk competitive exam (Exam #26001010), an Executive Secretary competitive exam (Exam #60027970), and an Executive Secretary promotional exam (Exam #70012570).

• Consider minutes of the November 18, 2025 meeting
• Review competitive exam announcement for Rental Registry Clerk (Exam #26001010)
• Review competitive exam announcement for Executive Secretary (Exam #60027970)
• Review promotional exam announcement for Executive Secretary (Exam #70012570)

The Troy Civil Service Commission unanimously approved minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and approved three exam announcements: open competitive exams for Rental Registry Clerk (Exam #26001010) and Executive Secretary (Exam #60027970), and a promotional exam for Executive Secretary (Exam #70012570). All votes were 3-0.

• Approved minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Rental Registry Clerk, Exam #26001010 (3-0)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Executive Secretary, Exam #60027970 (3-0)
• Approved promotional exam announcement for Executive Secretary, Exam #70012570 (3-0)

City Council

The Troy City Council unanimously passed several ordinances amending the 2025 General Fund budget, as well as ordinances authorizing the reconveyance of properties acquired by in rem foreclosure at 655 Third Ave and 20 120th Street. The council also approved resolutions appointing commissioners of deeds, accepting a records management grant, authorizing an auctioneer services agreement, and scheduling public hearings on the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District plan. All votes were 7-0 except the resolution scheduling public hearings, which passed 6-0 with one abstention.

• Approved ordinance amending 2025 General Fund budget (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending 2025 General Fund budget (7-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing reconveyance of 655 Third Ave (7-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing reconveyance of 20 120th Street (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending 2025 General Fund budget (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending General Fund, Garbage Fund, Water Fund and Sewer Fund budgets (7-0)
• Approved resolution appointing Commissioners of Deeds (7-0)
• Approved resolution scheduling public hearings on Downtown Troy BID plan (6-0, Vera abstained)

City Council

At the December 4 finance meeting, the Troy City Council will vote on several ordinances. These include amendments to the 2025 General Fund, Garbage Fund, Water Fund and Sewer Fund budgets and transfers within the General Fund. The council will also consider reconveying foreclosed properties at 655 Third Ave and 20 120th Street back to their former owners.

• Ordinance 67 – amendment to the 2025 General Fund budget (Schedule A transfers)
• Ordinance 68 – reconveyance of 655 Third Ave property; applicant paid $23,463.99
• Ordinance 69 – reconveyance of 20 120th Street property; applicant paid $32,611.53
• Ordinance 70 – General Fund transfer adding $30,000 for the 2025 Troy Turkey Trot (Recreation consultant services)
• Ordinance 71 – amendments to General, Garbage, Water and Sewer fund budgets (salary, social security and contingency adjustments)

The Troy City Council unanimously passed five ordinances amending the 2025 General Fund, Garbage Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund budgets, and authorized the reconveyance of two properties acquired by in rem foreclosure (655 Third Ave and 20 120th Street). A resolution scheduling public hearings on amending the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District plan and Proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2025 was added by unanimous consent and passed 6-0-1 (Vera abstaining). No public comments were made.

• Approved ordinance amending 2025 General Fund budget (7-0)
• Approved reconveyance of 655 Third Ave property (7-0)
• Approved reconveyance of 20 120th Street property (7-0)
• Approved second ordinance amending 2025 General Fund budget (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending General Fund, Garbage Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund budgets (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearings on Downtown Troy BID district plan and Local Law No. 4 of 2025 (6-0-1, Vera abstaining)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear requests for area and use variances for six different properties. Decisions include a 10,000 sq. ft. building addition and the conversion of existing structures into residential units.

• 60 113th St: Request for 10,000 sq. ft. building addition by Energy Catalyst
• 417, 421-425 River Street: Signage and right-of-way encroachment relief for Toast of the Hudson LLC
• 58-60 2nd St: Proposal to convert mixed-use building to a single-family residence
• 3004 6th Ave: Proposal to convert a three-unit building into a seven-unit residential structure
• 185 Earl St: Proposal by Unity House to demolish a residential building for a teaching kitchen

City Council

The council approved three code amendments to Chapters 141, 216 and 270 unanimously. An ordinance setting new water and sewer rates passed 5‑2. The resolution adopting the mayor’s recommended FY 2026 budget was approved 4‑3.

• Amended Chapter 141 of the Troy City Code (7‑0)
• Amended Chapter 216 of the Troy City Code (7‑0)
• Amended Chapter 270 of the Troy City Code (7‑0)
• Established new water and sewer rates (5‑2)
• Adopted mayor’s FY 2026 budget (4‑3)

Police Objective Review Board

The Police Objective Review Board will meet to review case file reports and body-worn camera footage for case OPS # 25-27. Members will also hold an introductory session and discuss the nomination process for new officers.

• Review of case file reports and BWC footage for OPS # 25-27 presented by Captain Magnetto
• By-Laws Committee Report
• Nomination process for officers to be elected at the January 5, 2026 meeting

The Police Objective Review Board unanimously postponed the officer nomination agenda to the January meeting due to an absence. The board also unanimously approved the November meeting minutes after noting typo corrections. The bylaws attendance clause was edited to require three meetings, with further updates to be finalized and voted on in January. The board unanimously agreed to exonerate the officer in OPS #25‑27.

• Postponed officer nomination agenda to January meeting (unanimous consent)
• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Edited bylaws attendance requirement to three meetings (no vote recorded)
• Distributed Jeff and I topics for orientation by January meeting
• Planned to solidify and vote on bylaw update in January
• Exonerated officer per OPS #25‑27 report (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and a corresponding property tax levy. The meeting also includes proposed fee increases for vacant buildings, municipal golf, parking, and utilities.

• Proposed $30,294,026 total property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2026
• Increase in vacant building registration fees from $250 to $750 and annual fees up to $6,000
• Water meter rate increase from $4.532 to $4.930 per 1,000 gallons
• Monthly parking rate increases to $100 for Fifth Avenue and State Street garages
• Fee increases for Frear Park Municipal Golf Course season and daily passes

The council approved three code amendments (Chapters 141, 216, 270) unanimously. It adopted new water and sewer rates of $3.698 after a unanimous motion. An appropriations ordinance for FY 2026 passed with a 6‑0‑1 vote. The resolution adopting the mayor’s recommended FY 2026 budget was approved by a 4‑3 vote.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 141 of the City Code passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Ordinance amending Chapter 216 of the City Code passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Ordinance amending Chapter 270 of the City Code passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Ordinance setting new water and sewer rates to $3.698 passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Ordinance appropriating FY 2026 budget amounts and levying property taxes passed 6 ayes, 0 nos, 1 abstention (Vera)
• Resolution adopting the mayor’s recommended FY 2026 budget passed 4 ayes, 3 nos, 0 abstentions

Troy Local Development Corporation

The board approved the minutes from the October 17 and November 7, 2025 meetings. It adopted a SEQRA resolution authorizing the corporation to proceed with the acquisition, redevelopment and leasing of the former Proctors Theater, including issuance of tax‑exempt revenue bonds estimated not to exceed $11,500,000. The board approved the financial statements showing total assets of $3,564,360, cash $460,083, liabilities $1,017,179 and a fund balance of $2,547,480, and approved the budget that includes NYSERDA and ARPA grant updates and repayment of the Troy CRC loan. It noted the invoice for removal of a barrel for the King Fuels project is being processed.

• Adoption of SEQRA resolution for Proctors Theater redevelopment (bond authority up to $11,500,000)
• Approval of financial statements: assets $3,564,360; cash $460,083; liabilities $1,017,179; fund balance $2,547,480
• Approval of budget with NYSERDA and ARPA grant updates and Troy CRC loan repayment
• Approval of minutes from October 17 and November 7, 2025 meetings
• King Fuels barrel removal invoice processing

The board approved the minutes from the October 17, 2025 meeting. They also approved the financial statements for October 2025, which show total assets of $3,599,301, cash of $491,109, liabilities of $999,624, a fund balance of $2,599,676, and a surplus of $52,496. No new or old business was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 a.m.

• Approved October 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved October 2025 financial statements (motion carried)
• Adjourned the board meeting (motion carried)

Troy Industrial Development Authority

The Troy Industrial Development Authority will first approve the minutes from its September 26 and October 17, 2025 meetings. It will then discuss and vote on an Initial Resolution for the First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC Project 2025. The board will also review and approve the September financial statements before adjourning.

• Approve minutes for September 26, 2025 and October 17, 2025 board meetings
• Consider Initial Resolution – First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC Project 2025
• Review and approve September financials
• Adjourn the regular board meeting

The board decided to table the request from First Columbia 433 River, LLC to extend its PILOT. The October 2025 financial statements were approved. The meeting was adjourned.

• Tabled First Columbia 433 River, LLC PILOT extension request (no vote tally provided)
• Approved October 2025 financial statements (no vote tally provided)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (no vote tally provided)

City Council

The Troy City Council will vote on several ordinances, including amendments to the 2025 General Fund budget and settlements of major claims. One settlement authorizes payment to First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC for claims totaling $1,629,457.45. Additional items include a contract for auctioneer services, a grant for records‑management consulting, and the appointment of Commissioners of Deeds.

• Ordinance authorizing settlement of First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC claim ($184,025.06 CAM charges + $1,445,432.39 lease breach)
• Ordinance amending 2025 General Fund budget – transfers $50,056 for Vital Statistics records‑management, $47,200 for consulting, and $2,856 for office supplies
• Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Collar City Auctions, Inc. for auctioneer services
• Resolution accepting a grant from the NY State Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund and authorizing a contract with K. Sickler Murphy Records Management Consultants
• Resolution appointing Commissioners of Deeds for the City of Troy

The Troy City Council adopted two amendments to the 2025 General Fund Budget and authorized settlements of two separate claims against the city. It also approved a resolution for the mayor to contract with Collar City Auctions, appointed commissioners of deeds, endorsed the Troy Community Land Bank’s funding application, accepted a state records‑management grant and contract, and accepted the 2024 financial statement audit. All items passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Ordinance amending the 2025 General Fund Budget passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Ordinance authorizing settlement of First Columbia 433 River Street claim passed 5 ayes, 1 no, 1 abstention
• Resolution authorizing mayor to contract with Collar City Auctions passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Ordinance authorizing settlement of Seven Troy, LLC claim passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Resolution appointing commissioners of deeds passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Resolution approving Troy Community Land Bank application for NYS Homes funding passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Resolution accepting NY State Records Management grant and authorizing contract with K. Sickler Murphy passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions
• Resolution accepting the 2024 financial statement audit passed 7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions

City Council

The Troy City Council passed five items during the special meeting. All five ordinances and resolutions were approved, with vote totals ranging from 5-1-1 to unanimous 7-0-0. The actions included settling two legal claims, amending the 2025 budget, endorsing a land‑bank funding application, and accepting the 2024 audit reports.

• Approved Ordinance settling First Columbia 433 River St claim (5 ayes, 1 no, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance amending the 2025 General Fund Budget (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Approved Ordinance settling Seven Troy, LLC claim (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Approved Resolution endorsing Troy Community Land Bank Move‑In NY funding application (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Approved Resolution accepting 2024 financial statement and audit reports (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to decide on a use variance proposal. The applicant seeks to convert a dental/medical office building into a three-unit residential building.

• Use Variance for 2119 Burdett Avenue to convert a medical office to a three-unit residential building

The board approved the November 5 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It declared the 2119 Burdett Avenue application an Unlisted SEQRA action, also 5‑0. The board then approved the applicant’s use variance to convert the dental/medical office into three residential units. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved November 5 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Declared 2119 Burdett Ave application Unlisted SEQRA action (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 2119 Burdett Ave (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Troy Planning Board will meet to adopt minutes and review five site plan applications, including a multi-family building on Fourth Street and a shared workspace on Tenth Street. The public may attend in person or virtually.

• Adoption of September and October 2025 meeting minutes
• Site Plan Review for 79 Brunswick Road (demolition)
• Site Plan Review for 185 Earl Street (demolition and rebuild)
• Sketch Plan for 15-25 Fourth Street (196 residential units)
• Site Plan Review for 302 Tenth Street (shared office/workspace)

The board adopted the November meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the demolition of a vacant house at 79 Brunswick Road (4‑0). It approved the site plan for 302 Tenth Street to create a shared office/workspace for working parents (4‑0). It also scheduled a hearing for the 185 Earl Street project on Dec. 16, 2025 (4‑0).

• Adopt November meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approve demolition of 79 Brunswick Road (4-0)
• Approve site plan for 302 Tenth Street office/workspace (4-0)
• Declare 185 Earl Street application complete (4-0)
• Classify 185 Earl Street project as Type II SEQRA (4-0)
• Schedule hearing for 185 Earl Street on Dec. 16, 2025 (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:59 PM (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Troy Civil Service Commission will review the minutes from its October 21, 2025 meeting. It will establish an open competitive eligible list that will remain in effect for four years for the Library Assistant position (Exam #25004010). The commission will also examine whether the Private Secretary to the Corporation Counsel still qualifies for exempt‑class status.

• Consider minutes of the October 21, 2025 meeting
• Establish a four‑year open competitive eligible list for Library Assistant (Exam #25004010)
• Review exempt‑class status of Private Secretary to Corporation Counsel position

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It established a four‑year open competitive eligible list for Library Assistant Exam #25004010. The Commission also voted to keep the Private Secretary to Corporation Counsel position in the Exempt Class. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Established four‑year open competitive eligible list for Library Assistant, Exam #25004010 (3-0)
• Approved Private Secretary to Corporation Counsel to remain in Exempt Class (3-0)

Troy Local Development Corporation

The Troy Local Development Corporation will meet to address the approval and bond resolution for the Proctors Project. This project involves the acquisition and redevelopment of the former Proctors Theater for use as a City Hall asset.

• Proctors Project: Project Approval and Bond Resolution
• Proposed issuance of Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, estimated not to exceed $11,500,000
• Redevelopment of 82-90 Fourth Street (approximately 22,000 sf commercial space and 60,000 sf theater space)

The Troy Local Development Corporation board voted to approve Resolution 11/25 #1, authorizing the acquisition and redevelopment of the Proctors Theater site. The resolution permits issuance of tax‑exempt revenue bonds with an aggregate principal not to exceed $11,500,000 and the lease of the resulting facility to the City of Troy. The board also confirmed that the SEQRA review is complete and no further environmental review is required.

• Approved Resolution 11/25 #1 for project approval and bond resolution (motion carried)
• Authorized issuance, sale and delivery of tax‑exempt revenue bonds up to $11,500,000
• Authorized lease of the redeveloped facility to the City of Troy
• Authorized execution of the bond indenture, bond purchase agreement, lease agreement, mortgage and related documents
• Confirmed SEQRA review findings; no further environmental review needed
• Adjourned the regular board meeting

City Council

The City Council is discussing a 30-year lease agreement to operate the former Proctors Theater facility as the new Troy City Hall. The meeting also includes proposed changes to city zoning and property reconveyances.

• Ordinance 54: 30-year lease with Troy LDC for former Proctors Theater facility as City Hall
• Ordinance 48: Zoning amendments for cannabis, tobacco, hookah, and vaping establishments, including 500-foot buffers from schools, parks, and religious institutions
• Ordinance 48: New regulations for private outdoor swimming pools and fencing materials
• Ordinances 56 and 57: Reconveyance of real property at 1037 Sixth Ave and 1035 Sixth Ave
• Resolution 110: Designating Grand Street as Honorary Captain George Boone Way

The council passed an ordinance authorizing Mayor Mantello to enter a thirty‑year lease with Troy Local Development Corporation to rent and operate the former Proctors Theater as Troy City Hall (4 ayes, 3 nos). It also approved reconveyance of properties at 1037 and 1035 Sixth Avenue (each 7 ayes, 0 nos) and appointed commissioners of deeds (each 7 ayes, 0 nos). A resolution designating Grand Street as “Honorary Captain George Boone Way” was adopted unanimously (7 ayes, 0 nos).

• Ordinance authorizing 30‑year lease of former Proctors Theater for City Hall passed (4 ayes, 3 nos)
• Ordinance reconveying 1037 Sixth Ave passed (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Ordinance reconveying 1035 Sixth Ave passed (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Resolution appointing commissioners of deeds (first) passed (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Resolution appointing commissioners of deeds (second) passed (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Resolution designating Grand Street as “Honorary Captain George Boone Way” passed (7 ayes, 0 nos)

City Council

The council adopted a local law permitting remote video participation and approved several budget amendments. It narrowly approved a 30‑year lease to convert the former Proctors Theater into City Hall. Additional actions included property reconveyances, a $25,000 emergency‑dispatch contribution, and naming Grand Street “Honorary Captain George Boone Way.”

• Approved Local Law authorizing remote videoconferencing (4 ayes, 3 nos)
• Approved Local Law amending sections 257‑11, 257‑13, 257‑22, 257‑25 (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Approved Ordinance amending the 2025 CM Fund Budget (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing 30‑year lease of former Proctors Theater as City Hall (4 ayes, 3 nos)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing reconveyance of 1037 Sixth Ave (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Approved Resolution authorizing $25,000 emergency‑dispatch upgrade with Rensselaer County (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Approved Resolution reappointing Bruce A Dee to the Board of Assessment Review (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Approved Resolution designating Grand Street “Honorary Captain George Boone Way” (7 ayes, 0 nos)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will adopt the minutes from the October 1 meeting. It will also consider a use variance request for 2119 Burdett Avenue. Applicant Suzanne Collins seeks to convert the existing dental/medical office building into a three‑unit residential building.

• Adopt meeting minutes from October 1, 2025 by resolution
• Consider use variance for 2119 Burdett Avenue to convert a dental/medical office into three residential units (applicant: Suzanne Collins)

The board voted 4‑0 to approve the October 1 meeting minutes. It then voted 5‑0 to postpone the special meeting to November 19 so counsel can attend. Finally, the board voted 5‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m.

• Approved October 1 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Rescheduled special meeting to November 19 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 p.m. (5-0)

Police Objective Review Board

The Board will discuss next steps for amended sections of City Code Chapter 79 and review board by-laws. Captain Magnetto will present evidence for case files OPS 25-21 and a complaint involving D. Davis.

• Amended sections of City Code Chapter 79, Article II- Section 79.5
• Discussion of Board by-laws
• Follow-up on recommendations for OPS 25-13
• Presentation of BWC evidence for OPS case file 25-21
• Status update on the D. Davis complaint

The board unanimously accepted the October meeting minutes. It also unanimously concluded that the OPS 25-21 complaint did not involve a policy violation or illegal search. The review of OPS 25-27 was postponed to the December meeting.

• Accepted October PORB minutes (unanimous)
• Found no policy violation in OPS 25-21 complaint (unanimous)
• Postponed review of OPS 25-27 to December meeting

City Council

The Troy City Council will hold a public hearing on October 23, 2025, to discuss two local laws. One law would authorize remote videoconferencing for council members and other city bodies. The other would amend specific sections of the city code.

• Public hearing on remote participation law
• Amending Chapter 2 to add Article VII for videoconferencing
• Amending sections 257-11, 257-13, 257-22, and 257-25 of the city code
• Held at Troy City Hall, 433 River Street, 5th Floor
• Live-streamed on the City Council’s YouTube channel

City Council

The council unanimously approved an ordinance to transfer funds within the 2025 General Fund. It also approved a resolution ratifying the memorandum of agreement with the Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association, Local 86. Finally, the council authorized the mayor to execute a contract with Are Event Productions, Inc. for the annual Troy Turkey Trot.

• Ordinance Transferring Funds Within The 2025 General Fund approved (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Resolution Approving And Ratifying The Memorandum Of Agreement With Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association, Local 86, IAFF, AFL-CIO approved (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Contract With Are Event Productions, Inc. for the Annual Troy Turkey Trot approved (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)

City Council

The Troy City Council will adopt Local Law #2, adding Article VII to Chapter 2 of the city code to allow members to join meetings by videoconference under extraordinary circumstances. It will also adopt Local Law #3, revising senior‑citizen and disability exemption sections of Chapter 257. Several budget ordinances, fund transfers, and resolutions – including a $25,000 emergency‑dispatch upgrade and purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles – will be considered.

• Local Law #2: authorizes remote participation by videoconferencing for council and other public bodies
• Local Law #3: amends senior‑citizen exemption and disability exemption sections of Chapter 257
• Resolution authorizing $25,000 contribution from Rensselaer County for emergency dispatch upgrades
• Resolution authorizing purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for the police department
• Ordinance transferring funds within the 2025 General Fund

The City Council approved a $25,000 agreement with Rensselaer County for emergency dispatch upgrades. It also approved a memorandum with the Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association and authorized several contracts and budget amendments. A local law to allow remote video participation was adopted.

• Approved $25,000 emergency dispatch upgrade agreement with Rensselaer County (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for Police Department (7-0)
• Approved contract with Are Event Productions for the Annual Troy Turkey Trot (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of Bruce A Dee to Board of Assessment Review (7-0)
• Passed Local Law amending Chapter 2 to authorize remote videoconferencing participation (4-3)
• Passed Local Law amending Sections 257-11, 257-13, 257-22, and 257-25 (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance amending Chapter 285 of the Troy City Code (7-0)

Planning Board

The Troy Planning Board will adopt the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes and consider several site‑plan and subdivision applications. Items include a shared office/workspace conversion at 302 Tenth Street, a subdivision of 1819 Fifth Avenue, a 72‑unit residential project on Eddy’s Lane, demolition of a vacant house at 79 Brunswick Road, and interior/exterior renovations for a restaurant at 417‑425 River Street. All actions will be taken under SEQRA review procedures.

• PLPC 2024 0019 – Eddy’s Lane Residential Development: 9 buildings, 72 units
• PLPB 2025 0049 – 302 Tenth Street: conversion to shared office/workspace
• PLPC 2025 0040 – 1819 Fifth Avenue: subdivision into two lots (residential and commercial)
• PLPB 2025 0054 – 79 Brunswick Road: demolition of vacant single‑family residence
• PLPB 2025 0056 – 417, 421‑425 River Street: restaurant interior renovations and exterior additions

The board approved the subdivision of 1819 Fifth Avenue into residential and commercial lots (vote 4‑0). It declared the 79 Brunswick Road demolition proposal unlisted under SEQRA, issued a Negative Declaration, marked the application complete, and set a hearing for November 18. For the Eddy’s Lane residential development, the board voted to act as lead agency for SEQRA, classified the project as Type I, declared the application complete, and scheduled a hearing for December 16, 2025.

• Approved subdivision of 1819 Fifth Avenue (4-0)
• Declared 79 Brunswick Road ‘unlisted’ under SEQRA (4-0)
• Issued Negative Declaration for SEQRA on 79 Brunswick Road (4-0)
• Declared 79 Brunswick Road application ‘Complete’ (4-0)
• Scheduled hearing for 79 Brunswick Road on November 18 (4-0)
• Declared intent to act as Lead Agency for SEQRA on Eddy’s Lane project (4-0)
• Declared Eddy’s Lane proposal Type I under SEQRA (4-0)
• Scheduled hearing for Eddy’s Lane on December 16, 2025 (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Troy Civil Service Commission will review and act on several personnel matters. Items include creating a Public Information Officer position for the Troy Public Library, adding a Superintendent of Building and Grounds position for the Troy Housing Authority, and approving or denying a lateral transfer of a police officer from the Town of Saugerties. The commission will also consider a title change from Deputy Director to Deputy Executive Director and establish an eligible list for a Recreation Attendant position. Additionally, the board will review open competitive exam announcements for Account Clerk and Data Communication Analyst positions.

• Resolution to delegate functions to the Civil Service Commission Executive Secretary
• Establish a new Public Information Officer position for the Troy Public Library
• Establish an additional Superintendent of Building and Grounds position for the Troy Housing Authority
• Review and approve or disapprove a lateral transfer request for a police officer from the Town of Saugerties Police Department
• Change title from Deputy Director (THA) to Deputy Executive Director (THA)

The Troy Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the September 16 meeting minutes and a resolution delegating functions to its Executive Secretary. It also approved the establishment of a Public Information Officer for the Troy Public Library and a Superintendent of Building and Grounds for the Troy Housing Authority. Additional approvals included a police lateral transfer, exam announcements for two positions, a title change for a deputy director, and a four‑year eligible list for a recreation attendant.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved delegation of functions to the Civil Service Commission Executive Secretary (3-0)
• Approved creation of Public Information Officer position for Troy Public Library (3-0)
• Approved creation of Superintendent of Building and Grounds position for Troy Housing Authority (3-0)
• Approved lateral transfer of one police officer from Town of Saugerties (3-0)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Account Clerk, Exam #25007010 (3-0)
• Approved amended open competitive exam announcement for Data Communication Analyst, Exam #24091020 (3-0)
• Approved change of title from Deputy Director (THA) to Deputy Executive Director (THA) (3-0)

Troy Capital Resource Corporation

The Troy Capital Resource Corporation board approved the minutes from the September 26, 2025 meeting. It approved a $15,000 sponsorship to the CCiAC organization. The board also approved the August 2025 financial statements, noting total assets of $295,881, cash of $80,881, and a deficit of $218.15. No new business was presented.

• Approval of September 26, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Approval of $15,000 sponsorship to CCiAC
• Approval of August 2025 financials (assets $295,881, cash $80,881, deficit $218.15)
• Discussion of loan repayment terms to Troy LDC (no decision made)
• Adjournment of the meeting at 10:57 a.m.

The board approved the August financial statements as presented. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. after no additional business. The September 26, 2025 minutes will be reviewed and voted on at the next meeting.

• Approved August financials as presented
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 10:30 a.m.

Troy Local Development Corporation

The Troy Local Development Corporation board approved the Initial Project Resolution and Development Agreement to acquire and redevelop the former Proctors Theater at 82‑90 Fourth Street, authorizing up to $11.5 million in bonds. The board also authorized up to $250,000 for preliminary architectural, engineering, legal and project‑management costs and adopted SEQRA findings for the project. Additional actions included approving up to $5,000 for drum cleanup at the King Fuels site and ratifying the August financial statements.

• Approval of $11.5 million project resolution and development agreement for Proctors Theater acquisition and redevelopment
• Authorization of up to $250,000 for preliminary architectural, engineering, legal and project‑management expenses
• Adoption of SEQRA findings for the Proctors Theater project
• Approval of $4,500‑$5,000 drum cleanup expense for King Fuels site
• Ratification of August 2025 financial statements and fund balances

The board approved the minutes from the September 26, 2025 meeting. It adopted the SEQRA resolution for the Proctor’s Theater acquisition and redevelopment. The board also approved the financial statements and the budget as presented. The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 a.m.

• Approved September 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved SEQRA resolution for Proctor’s Theater project (motion carried)
• Approved financial statements as presented (motion carried)
• Approved budget as presented (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:27 a.m. (motion carried)

Troy Industrial Development Authority

At its October 17, 2025 meeting, the Troy Industrial Development Authority approved the authorizing resolution for the Troy Hub, LLC redevelopment of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The board also approved two sponsorship agreements—$1,000 to the Downtown Troy BID for Chowderfest and $2,500 to TAP, Inc. for ARCHtober events. Financial items approved included the September 2025 financial statements showing a $54,185 surplus and a fund balance of $1,263,987.

• Approval of Troy Hub, LLC project authorizing resolution
• $1,000 gold sponsorship to Downtown Troy BID for Chowderfest
• $2,500 sponsorship to TAP, Inc. for ARCHtober events
• Approval of September 2025 financials (surplus $54,185, fund balance $1,263,987)
• Approval of minutes from the September 26, 2025 board meeting

The Troy Industrial Development Authority board approved the September 2025 financial statements as presented. The board also approved the draft budget for the upcoming period. With no further business, the board adjourned the meeting at 10:26 a.m.

• Approved September 2025 financial statements (motion by Latasha Gardner, seconded by Hon. Ryan Brosnan)
• Approved draft budget (motion by Elbert Watson, seconded by Alex Carlton)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (motion by Michael Cusack, seconded by Elbert Watson)

City Council

The Troy City Council finance meeting will open with a pledge of allegiance and roll call. The council will then refer the 2026 budget recommendations to the appropriate standing committees for further review.

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call
• Referral of 2026 budget recommendations to standing committees

City Council

The council adopted a resolution acknowledging receipt of Mayor Mantello's 2026 recommended city budget and establishing dates for public hearings on the budget estimates. The resolution passed unanimously with seven ayes and no votes against or abstentions. No other actions were taken.

• Approved resolution acknowledging receipt of 2026 budget and setting hearing dates (7-0)

Police Objective Review Board

The Board will discuss amending City code Chapter 79 to increase membership from eight to nine members. Members will interview three candidates and evaluate OPS case files 25-12 and 25-13. The body will also address the police command staff organizational chart and related policy changes.

• Proposed amendment to City code Chapter 79, Article II-Section 79.5 to increase membership to nine
• Interviews for three candidates
• Evaluation of OPS case files 25-12 and 25-13 including BWC evidence
• Review of Command Staff organizational chart and restructuring policies

The board unanimously agreed with the police department’s findings and exonerated officers in complaints OPS 25-12 and OPS 25-13. An additional board member was approved, with the appointment to become official at a later date. The board will decide on a future position after further discussion and a vote.

• Exonerated officers in OPS 25-12 (unanimous)
• Exonerated officers in OPS 25-13 (unanimous)
• Approved additional PORB member, appointment pending (unanimous)

City Council

The Troy City Council will consider Ordinance 46, which authorizes the mayor to enter a development agreement to convert the former Proctors Theater (82‑90 Fourth Street) into a new City Hall, including issuance of up to $11.5 million in tax‑exempt bonds and a $250,000 capital fund appropriation. The council will also review Ordinance 47 to amend the 2025 General Fund Budget and three resolutions designating Troy LDC as an on‑behalf‑of bond issuer, appointing commissioners of deeds, and ratifying a memorandum with the Civil Service Employees Association.

• Ordinance 46: Authorize mayor to sign development agreement for new City Hall at 82‑90 Fourth St.; up to $11.5 M bonds and $250,000 capital fund appropriation
• Ordinance 47: Amend the 2025 General Fund Budget
• Resolution 99: Designate Troy LDC as “on‑behalf‑of” issuer of tax‑exempt bonds for the city
• Resolution 100: Appoint Commissioners of Deeds for Troy
• Resolution 101: Approve and ratify memorandum of agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association

The council approved an ordinance allowing the mayor to enter a development agreement with Troy LDC, Columbia Development and Columbia Proctors Realty to convert the former Proctors Theater into a new city hall (4‑aye, 3‑no vote). The 2025 General Fund budget was amended (7‑aye vote). Troy LDC was designated as an “on‑behalf‑of” issuer of tax‑exempt bonds (4‑aye, 3‑no). Commissioners of deeds were appointed (7‑aye) and the memorandum of agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association was ratified (6‑aye, 1‑abstention).

• Ordinance authorizing development agreement for new City Hall passed 4 ayes, 3 nos
• Ordinance amending 2025 General Fund budget passed 7 ayes, 0 nos
• Resolution designating Troy LDC as "on-behalf-of" tax‑exempt bond issuer passed 4 ayes, 3 nos
• Resolution appointing commissioners of deeds passed 7 ayes, 0 nos
• Resolution ratifying memorandum of agreement with Civil Service Employees Association passed 6 ayes, 0 nos, 1 abstention

City Council

The council passed several ordinances, including a unanimous amendment to Chapter 79 and the 2025 General Fund Budget. It approved a development agreement, 4‑3, to convert the former Proctors Theater into a new City Hall. Additional resolutions authorized public hearings on videoconferencing and senior‑citizen exemptions, accepted a state traffic‑safety grant, designated Troy LDC as a tax‑exempt bond issuer, appointed commissioners of deeds, and ratified a memorandum with the Civil Service Employees Association.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 79 passed 7‑0
• Ordinance authorizing development agreement for new City Hall passed 4‑3
• Ordinance amending 2025 General Fund Budget passed 7‑0
• Resolution scheduling public hearing on videoconferencing passed 4‑3
• Resolution scheduling public hearing on senior‑citizen and disability exemptions passed 7‑0
• Resolution accepting state traffic‑safety grant passed 7‑0
• Resolution designating Troy LDC as tax‑exempt bond issuer passed 4‑3
• Resolution appointing commissioners of deeds passed 7‑0

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals will adopt minutes from its September 3 meeting and then consider a series of variance applications. Applicants are seeking relief from setback and use requirements for properties on Fifth Avenue, Burdett Avenue, Second Street, State Street, and River Street. Decisions will determine whether the requested variances are granted under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

• PLZBA 2025 0046 – 1819 Fifth Avenue – area variance for a front setback of 101.19 ft, a 91.19 ft relief from the 10 ft code limit.
• PLZBA 2025 0048 – 2119 Burdett Avenue – use variance to convert an existing dental/medical office into a dormitory.
• PLZBA 2025 0050 – 442 Second Street – area variance to permit a front side setback of 3 ft (7 ft relief) for a single‑story garage with workshop.
• PLZBA 2025 0051 – 35 State Street – area variance for a 6 ft fence with gate between Parish House and Sanctuary, exceeding the 4 ft maximum.
• PLZBA 2025 0052 – 580 River Street – use variance to demolish a single‑family residence and create off‑street parking for an automotive repair business.

The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals approved several variance requests. It granted a 91.19‑ft front‑setback variance for 1819 Fifth Avenue, a 3‑ft front‑side setback for 442 Second Street, a 6‑ft fence variance for 35 State Street, and a use variance for off‑street parking at 580 River Street. The board also dismissed the 106 Sixth Avenue application and tabled the 2119 Burdett Avenue request.

• Approved front‑setback variance (91.19 ft) for 1819 Fifth Avenue – vote 4‑0
• Approved front‑side setback (3 ft) for 442 Second Street – vote 4‑0
• Approved 6 ft fence variance for 35 State Street – vote 4‑0
• Approved use variance for off‑street parking at 580 River Street – vote 4‑0
• Dismissed 106 Sixth Avenue application – vote 4‑0
• Tabled 2119 Burdett Avenue application – vote 3‑1

Troy Capital Resource Corporation

The Board of Directors will discuss a $25,000 grant request from CCiAC. The board is also scheduled to review financial reports and approve minutes from four previous 2025 meetings.

• Grant request from CCiAC for $25,000
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 21, April 25, May 30, and July 25, 2025
• Financials and budget discussion

The board approved the February, April, May and July 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a $15,000 sponsorship request for the Troy Capital Resource Corporation to CCiAC. The August 2025 financial statements were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 10:57 a.m.

• Approved February‑July 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved $15,000 sponsorship to CCiAC
• Approved August 2025 financial statements
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 10:57 a.m.

Troy Industrial Development Authority

The Troy Industrial Development Authority will conduct a public hearing and consider a project authorizing resolution for Troy Hub, LLC. The proposal involves a $19.5M capital investment to restore a historic music hall and establish a Music Hub Initiative.

• Public hearing for Troy Hub, LLC regarding 30-32 Second Street
• Proposed $19.5M capital investment for Music Hall redevelopment
• Proposed sales and use tax exemption and partial real property tax abatement (PILOT)
• Downtown Troy BID Sponsorship for Chowder fest
• Financials and budget discussion

The board approved the Project Authorizing Resolution appointing Troy Hub, LLC as its agent for the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall redevelopment. It also approved a $1,000 gold‑level sponsorship for the Downtown Troy BID’s Chowderfest and a $2,500 sponsorship for TAP, Inc.’s ARCHtober events. The September financial statements and the prior meeting minutes were approved as presented.

• Approved Project Authorizing Resolution for Troy Hub, LLC (motion by Hon. Ryan Brosnan, seconded by Hon. Sue Steele)
• Approved gold‑level sponsorship to Downtown Troy BID for Chowderfest – $1,000 (motion by Hon. Ryan Brosnan, seconded by Mike Cusack)
• Approved sponsorship to TAP, Inc. for ARCHtober events – $2,500 (motion by Alex Carlton)
• Approved February, April, May and July minutes as presented (motion by Mike Cusack, seconded by Hon. Ryan Brosnan)
• Approved September financials as presented (motion by Latasha Gardner, seconded by Hon. Ryan Brosnan)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 10:37 a.m. (motion by Hon. Ryan Brosnan, seconded by Alex Carlton)

Troy Local Development Corporation

The Troy Local Development Corporation is meeting to discuss the acquisition and redevelopment of Proctors Theater at 82-90 Fourth Street. The body is considering a Land Development Agreement and the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds to finance the project.

• Proposed issuance of Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, not to exceed $11,500,000
• Acquisition and redevelopment of 82-90 Fourth Street (Proctors Theater)
• Authorization of preliminary project expenditures not to exceed $250,000
• Proposed use of the facility as a multi-tenanted space with the City of Troy as anchor tenant for City Hall assets
• Declaration of intent to serve as lead agency for SEQRA review

The board approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It authorized up to $5,000 for the King Fuels drum cleanup. It approved the Initial Project Resolution and Development Agreement, allowing up to $250,000 in preliminary costs and a total project budget not to exceed $11.5 million. The board also approved the August 2025 financial statements.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved up to $5,000 for King Fuels drum cleanup (motion carried)
• Approved Initial Project Resolution and Development Agreement for Proctor’s Theater (vote: Jeff Betts Yea, Andy Ross Yea, Seamus Donnelly Yea; motion carried)
• Approved August 2025 financial statements (motion carried)
• Approved the financials as presented (motion carried)
• Adjourned the regular board meeting at 9:32 a.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Troy City Council will schedule public hearings on two proposed local laws: one to permit remote participation by videoconference for council members and other public bodies, and another to revise senior‑citizen and disability tax exemption criteria. The council will also accept a grant from the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for police traffic services and adopt a resolution supporting human‑rights and government accountability.

• Local Law #2: Amend Chapter 2 to add Article VII authorizing videoconferencing for council and other public bodies (introduction only).
• Local Law #3: Amend Chapter 257 sections 257‑11, 257‑13, 257‑22, and 257‑25 to modify senior‑citizen and disability tax exemption schedules (introduction only).
• Resolution 95: Authorize and schedule a public hearing on Local Law #2 (videoconferencing).
• Resolution 96: Authorize and schedule a public hearing on Local Law #3 (tax exemption changes).
• Resolution 97: Accept a grant from the NY State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for police traffic services.

The council unanimously passed an ordinance to amend Chapter 79 of the city code. It also approved public‑hearing schedules for two proposed local laws, one on videoconferencing and another on senior‑citizen and disability exemptions. A grant for police traffic services was accepted, while a resolution supporting human‑rights and due‑process measures was rejected.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 79 passed 7 ayes, 0 nos
• Resolution scheduling public hearing on Local Law No.2 (videoconferencing) passed 4 ayes, 3 nos
• Resolution scheduling public hearing on Local Law No.3 (senior‑citizen and disability exemptions) passed 7 ayes, 0 nos
• Resolution accepting NY State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee grant for police traffic services passed 7 ayes, 0 nos
• Resolution in support of human rights, due process, and government accountability failed 3 ayes, 4 nos

Planning Board

The board will adopt the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, consider a request to extend the review of PLPC 2025‑0040 for 1819 Fifth Avenue, and elect a Vice Chairperson. It will review old‑business items including a Planned Development District for Starlight Developers to build two multi‑family apartment buildings (175 units) on an 11‑acre parcel at 1011 2nd Avenue, a subdivision proposal for 14 townhome lots at 604 Seventh Avenue by Lansing Fields LLC, and a site‑plan review for a 72‑unit residential project on Eddy’s Lane by DF Acquisitions II. New business includes a site‑plan review for Tiger Mama LLC to convert 302 Tenth Street into a shared office/workspace with child‑play areas.

• Adoption of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (Resolution)
• Planned Development District review for 1011 2nd Avenue – 175‑unit multi‑family project
• Subdivision review for 604 Seventh Avenue – 14 townhome lots on 5.5‑acre parcel
• Site‑plan review for Eddy’s Lane – 72 residential units
• Site‑plan review for 302 Tenth Street – conversion to shared office/workspace

The Planning Board adopted the July 15, 2025 minutes and extended the review period for a site‑plan request. Toni Dickinson was elected Vice‑Chair. The Board approved a negative SEQR declaration and conditionally approved the Lansing Fields subdivision pending a memorandum of understanding on sewer overflow. It also tabled one application, declared another a Type II SEQRA action, and set a public hearing date.

• Adopted July 15, 2025 minutes – passed 5-0
• Extended review period for PLPC 2025 0040 – passed 5-0
• Elected Toni Dickinson Vice‑Chair – passed 5-0
• Negative SEQR declaration – passed 5-0
• Subdivision approval for Lansing Fields LLC contingent on sewer‑offset MOU – passed 4-0
• Tabled PLPC 2024 0019 – passed 5-0
• Declared PLPB 2025 0049 a Type II SEQRA action – passed 5-0
• Scheduled public hearing for PLPB 2025 0049 on 10/21/2025 – passed 5-0

Civil Service Commission

The Troy Civil Service Commission will consider the minutes from its August 20, 2025 meeting. It will establish four-year open competitive eligible lists for several city jobs, including Building Maintenance Supervisor, Superintendent of Building and Grounds, Solid Waste and Litter Enforcement Officer II, and GIS Technician. The commission will also review the exam announcement for a Data Communication Analyst and consider a reclassification of an Automotive Mechanic Helper to Auto Mechanic.

• Establish a 4-year open competitive eligible list for Building Maintenance Supervisor (Exam #85745010)
• Establish a 4-year open competitive eligible list for Superintendent of Building and Grounds (Exam #66620010)
• Establish a 4-year open competitive eligible list for Solid Waste and Litter Enforcement Officer II (Exam #60012770)
• Establish a 4-year open competitive eligible list for GIS Technician (Exam #65106010)
• Consider reclassifying one Automotive Mechanic Helper to Auto Mechanic (MSD-222)

The Troy Civil Service Commission approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and established open competitive eligible lists for four‑year terms for five positions, approved the Data Communication Analyst exam announcement, and reclassified one Automotive Mechanic Helper to Auto Mechanic. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0) except the minutes approval, which passed 2‑0 with one abstention.

• Approved minutes of Aug 20, 2025 meeting (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Established open competitive eligible list for Building Maintenance Supervisor, Exam #85745010 (3-0)
• Established open competitive eligible list for Superintendent of Building and Grounds, Exam #66620010 (3-0)
• Established open competitive eligible list for Solid Waste and Litter Enforcement Officer II, Exam #60012770 (3-0)
• Established open competitive eligible list for GIS Technician, Exam #65106010 (3-0)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Data Communication Analyst, Exam #24091020 (3-0)
• Reclassified one Automotive Mechanic Helper to Auto Mechanic for Public Safety (3-0)

Troy Local Development Corporation

The Board of Directors will meet to review updates on the Geothermal project and the acquisition of the old Proctors Theater. The body is discussing the redevelopment of the theater at 82-90 Fourth Street to serve as a permanent City Hall.

• Proctors Theater acquisition and redevelopment with a not-to-exceed amount of $12.5M
• Initial Project Resolution authorizing up to $250,000 for preliminary architectural, engineering, and legal costs
• Geothermal project updates regarding a proposed building on River Street and a pump station
• King Fuels site barrel removal and National Grid remediation updates
• Community Business Grant applicant list review

The Troy Local Development Corporation approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting and adopted the Initial Project Resolution for the Proctor’s Theater acquisition. The resolution authorizes up to $250,000 in preliminary expenditures and declares intent to finance the project with tax‑exempt bonds of up to $12.5 million. It also designates the corporation as the lead agency under SEQRA and permits negotiation of related agreements. The board set dates for special meetings in October, November, and December.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Initial Project Resolution (3‑0)
• Authorized preliminary activities and expenditures not to exceed $250,000
• Declared intent to issue tax‑exempt bonds up to $12,500,000
• Accepted FEAF and designated corporation as SEQRA lead agency
• Authorized negotiation of land development and lease agreements
• Scheduled special meetings for 10/10, 11/7, and 12/5
• Adjourned regular board meeting (3‑0)

Police Objective Review Board

The Troy Police Objective Review Board will discuss proposed changes to its membership size and interview candidates for a future seat. It will also address the city’s official stance on upcoming ICE operations and review federal civil rights lawsuits against the Troy Police Department.

• Proposal to amend City code Chapter 79 to increase PORB membership from eight to nine members
• Discussion on interviewing candidates (Fiacco and Laz) for a future PORB seat and handling late applications
• Review of ICE operations policy relative to the City of Troy
• Request for count of USC 42 Section 1983 suits against TPD from August 2024 to present
• Presentation of body camera evidence for OPS case files 25-08 and 25-10

The board voted to accept applications submitted after the May 30, 2025 deadline. It also agreed to hold interviews at the October regular meeting. The board unanimously closed complaints OPS 25‑08 and OPS 25‑10 after reviewing body‑camera footage. An updated complaint log will be distributed before the next meeting.

• Accepted applications submitted after May 30, 2025 deadline (unanimous)
• Agreed to conduct interviews at October regular meeting (unanimous)
• Closed OPS 25-08 complaint after body‑cam review (unanimous)
• Closed OPS 25-10 complaint after body‑cam review (unanimous)
• Will distribute updated complaint log before next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

At the September 4, 2025 regular meeting, the Troy City Council unanimously approved a series of ordinances amending the 2025 Capital Fund, General Fund and Debt Service Fund budgets. The council also passed several resolutions authorizing purchases of gas detection monitors, a modular ambulance, backhoes, and a lighting‑maintenance agreement for the 112th Street Bridge, and appointed commissioners of deeds. All actions received a 7‑aye vote with no opposition.

• Approved Ordinance amending 2025 Capital Fund Budget (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance amending 2025 General Fund and Debt Service Fund Budgets (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution appointing Commissioners of Deeds for Troy (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing purchase of Rae gas detection monitors for Fire Dept (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing purchase of 2025 Ford E‑450 modular ambulance (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing purchase of two tractor‑loader backhoes for Public Utilities (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing agreement with City of Cohoes for lighting maintenance on 112th Street Bridge (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing budget transfers for the Department of Public Utilities and the Law Department. The body is also considering a contract for new heavy equipment and a bridge maintenance agreement with the City of Cohoes.

• Contract with Capital Tractor, Inc. for two 2025 tractor-loader backhoes totaling $245,801.30
• Budget-neutral transfer for DPU repairs, including a $40,000 increase for vehicle repairs
• Budget-neutral transfer of $10,000 in the Law Department for temporary positions
• Agreement with the City of Cohoes for lighting maintenance on the 112th Street Bridge
• Appointment of a Commissioner of Deeds for the City of Troy

The council adopted two identical ordinances amending the 2025 General Fund and Debt Service Fund budgets, each passing unanimously. It also approved a resolution to purchase two tractor‑loader backhoes for the Public Utilities Department, a resolution appointing a Commissioner of Deeds, and a resolution authorizing an agreement with Cohoes for lighting maintenance on the 112th Street Bridge. All measures received a 7‑aye, 0‑no vote.

• Ordinance amending 2025 General Fund and Debt Service Fund budgets passed 7-0
• Second identical ordinance amending 2025 General Fund and Debt Service Fund budgets passed 7-0
• Resolution authorizing purchase of two tractor‑loader backhoes passed 7-0
• Resolution appointing a Commissioner of Deeds passed 7-0
• Resolution authorizing lighting‑maintenance agreement with Cohoes for 112th Street Bridge passed 7-0

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to adopt previous minutes and consider three variance requests: a fence height increase, a residential conversion, and a parcel subdivision.

• Adoption of August 6th meeting minutes
• Area Variance for 6-foot fence at 167 Third St
• Use Variance for dental office conversion at 2119 Burdett Ave
• Area Variance for parcel subdivision at 1819 Fifth Avenue

The board approved a 6‑foot cedar fence variance for 167 Third St with a 5‑0 vote and declared the application a Type II SEQRA action, also 5‑0. The Burdett Avenue use‑variance application was tabled to October 1 with a 4‑1 vote. Meeting minutes were approved 4‑0 and the meeting was adjourned 5‑0.

• Approved 6‑foot fence variance at 167 Third St (5‑0)
• Declared 167 Third St application a Type II SEQRA action (5‑0)
• Tabled 2119 Burdett Avenue use‑variance application to Oct 1 (4‑1)
• Approved August 3 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Troy Capital Resource Corporation

The Troy Capital Resource Corporation board meets to approve minutes, discuss old and new business including grant requests, and review financial statements. No major decisions were made on pending grant requests, which were tabled or discussed for future review.

• Grant request of $25,000 from CCiAC under old business
• Grant approval of $5,000 to Friends of 112th Street for Powers Park Concert Series
• Grant request of $25,000 from The Big Top Group (formerly CCAiC) tabled for further review
• $5,000 silver-level sponsorship approved for Tech Valley Center of Gravity

Troy Local Development Corporation

The Troy Local Development Corporation will meet to approve the acquisition of the Proctors Theater to become the new city hall. The board will also review minutes from the previous four months and hear an executive director's report.

• Approval of April, May, June, and July 2025 board minutes
• Executive Director's report on Proctors Redevelopment
• Discussion of geothermal project and National Grid cleanup
• Approval of $2,000 for tourism initiatives
• Approval of $5,000 for barrel removal at King Fuels site

The board approved the minutes from the June 13, 2025 and July 25, 2025 meetings. It also approved the Initial Resolution to acquire and redevelop the historic Proctor’s Theater. No other business was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved July 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Initial Resolution for Proctor’s Theater acquisition and redevelopment (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Troy City Council finance meeting on August 21, 2025 was called to order by Council President Steele. Roll call was taken, several council members were present and one was absent. A public forum featured eight speakers, and the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances to amend the 2025 Capital Fund Budget for water, recreation, fire department, and street paving projects. The meeting also includes resolutions for equipment purchases and official appointments.

• Budget amendments for water projects: Eddy’s Lane Pump ($1.5M), Corrosion Control ($1.5M), and Lead Replacement II ($3.5M)
• Budget amendment for New Knick Pool facility upgrades ($5.8M)
• Fire Department budget amendments totaling $3,120,599 for vehicles, radios, and the New Firehouse Lansingburgh
• Budget amendment for 2025 Street Paving totaling $7,338,451.92 in revenues and expenditures
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford E-450 P.L. Custom Medallion modular ambulance

The council voted 6-0 (with one member absent) to adopt six ordinances amending the 2025 Capital Fund Budget. It also passed a resolution appointing commissioners of deeds and two resolutions authorizing the mayor to purchase gas detection monitors and a 2025 Ford E-450 ambulance. All items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance amending 2025 Capital Fund Budget (6-0) – six separate items
• Approved Resolution appointing commissioners of deeds (6-0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing purchase of gas detection monitors (6-0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing purchase of 2025 Ford E-450 ambulance (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Troy Civil Service Commission will meet to approve four-year open competitive eligible lists for five new positions: Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator, Accountant, Water Laboratory Technician, Assistant Affordable Housing Specialist, and Senior Affordable Housing Specialist. It will also review exam announcements for five other roles and consider adding one Legal Intern position.

• Approve four-year eligible list for Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator (Exam #60016570)
• Approve four-year eligible list for Accountant (Exam #86633010)
• Approve four-year eligible list for Water Laboratory Technician (Exam #85988010)
• Approve four-year eligible list for Assistant Affordable Housing Specialist (Exam #87017010)
• Consider adding one Legal Intern position via MSD-222A

The commission approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 special meeting. It established open competitive eligible lists for several civil service positions and approved exam announcements for Library Assistant, Recreation Attendant, and Rental Registry Clerk. The Data Communication Analyst exam announcement was tabled, and a new Legal Intern position was authorized.

• Approved July 15, 2025 special meeting minutes (2-0, 1 absent)
• Established open competitive eligible list for Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator, Exam #60016570 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Established open competitive eligible list for Accountant, Exam #86633010 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Library Assistant, Exam #25004010 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Recreation Attendant, Exam #25005010 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Tabled open competitive exam announcement for Data Communication Analyst, Exam #24091020 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved MSD-222A to create one Legal Intern position (2-0, 1 absent)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several development requests, including two large multi-family housing projects. The body will also consider a new energy center building and a daycare conversion.

• 1011 2nd Avenue: Proposed PDD for 2 apartment buildings totaling 175 units
• 15-25 Fourth Street: Proposed multi-family building with 196 residential units
• 74 New Turnpike: Proposed PDD for 86 single family rentable cottages
• 249 River St: Proposed 1,400 sq ft National Grid Energy Center Building
• 80 Fourth St: Proposed renovation for 12 residential units and 1 commercial space

The board granted final approval for Gulfstream Developers' Planned Development District for a new road network and 86 single‑family rentable cottages on the former Leonard Hospital site, with conditions, by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved final approvals for the Kings Landing II site‑plan revision, the 80 Fourth Street mixed‑use renovation, and the 310 Spring Avenue daycare conversion, each passing unanimously or by 3‑0. Additionally, the board assumed lead‑agency status for the 1011 2nd Avenue project and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Gulfstream Developers' Planned Development District (86 cottages) with conditions, vote 4‑0
• Approved Kings Landing II site‑plan revision with sidewalk conditions, vote 4‑0
• Approved 80 Fourth Street mixed‑use renovation, vote 4‑0
• Approved 310 Spring Avenue daycare conversion, vote 3‑0
• Assumed lead agency status for 1011 2nd Avenue development, vote 4‑0
• Adjourned the Planning Board meeting, vote 4‑0

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to relocate City Hall to the former Proctors Theater building. The body is also considering grants for police services and the sale of a city-owned property.

• Approval of 82-90 Fourth Street (former Proctors Theater) as the new site for Troy City Hall
• Sale of city-owned parcel at 3 Burke Street to Zeyad Alsaade for $850.00
• $139,310.00 grant from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services for the STRIVE initiative to address intimate-partner violence
• Grant from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services under the GIVE initiative
• Agreement with Pavement Management Group for pavement condition data management services

The council approved the former Proctors Theater building at 82‑90 Fourth Street as the new Troy City Hall location (4‑3 vote). It also passed an ordinance to sell a city‑owned parcel of real property, and unanimously approved three resolutions to accept state criminal‑justice grants and to authorize a pavement‑management agreement.

• Ordinance authorizing sale of city‑owned parcel of real property passed 7‑0
• Resolution accepting NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services grant under the Strive Initiative passed 7‑0
• Resolution accepting NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services grant under the Give Initiative passed 7‑0
• Resolution authorizing mayor to contract with Pavement Management Group for data services passed 7‑0
• Resolution approving former Proctors Theater as new City Hall site passed 4‑3

City Council

The council voted 4‑3 to designate the former Proctors Theater building at 82‑90 Fourth Street as the new site for Troy City Hall. It also passed ordinances settling a tax certiorari case and authorizing the sale of a city‑owned parcel. Several resolutions were adopted to accept state criminal‑justice grants, to secure additional mental‑health funding, and to contract for pavement‑condition data services.

• Approved settlement of tax certiorari proceedings (7‑0)
• Authorized sale of city‑owned parcel of real property (7‑0)
• Authorized mayor to enter agreement with Rensselaer County for mental‑health funding (7‑0)
• Accepted NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services Strive Initiative grant (7‑0)
• Accepted NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services Give Initiative grant (7‑0)
• Authorized agreement with Pavement Management Group for pavement data services (7‑0)
• Approved former Proctors Theater building as new City Hall site (4‑3)
• Adopted resolution commemorating Vito Ciccarelli (7‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review three area variance requests. These include a multi-story senior housing redevelopment, a daycare center expansion, and a parcel subdivision.

• 2751 Fifth Ave: Request for 5-story building (3 allowed), height increase to 58'6", and setback/transparency variances for 73 senior affordable apartments
• 310 Spring Avenue: Request to occupy 12,108 sf for a daycare center (2,500 sf permitted)
• 1819 Fifth Avenue: Request for a 91.19 ft setback variance for a carriage house following a parcel subdivision

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved multiple variances for Home Leasing LLC’s 73‑unit senior affordable apartment project at 2751 Fifth Avenue, including height, stories, parking setback, ground‑floor transparency, and front‑door orientation. The board rejected the roof‑form variance for the same project. It also approved an area variance for a daycare conversion at 310 Spring Avenue and tabled a subdivision variance for 1819 Fifth Avenue.

• Approved 5‑story building variance (3-1)
• Approved building height of 58'6" variance (3-1)
• Approved parking setback of 3' variance (4-0)
• Approved 7% ground‑floor transparency variance (4-0)
• Approved north‑facing front‑door variance (4-0)
• Rejected roof‑form variance (3-1)
• Approved area variance for 310 Spring Avenue daycare (4-0)
• Tabled subdivision variance for 1819 Fifth Avenue (4-0)

Troy Industrial Development Authority

The Troy Industrial Development Authority will meet to discuss an initial authorizing resolution for Troy Music Hub, LLC. The board will also review and approve minutes from February, April, and May 2025.

• Initial Authorizing Resolution for Troy Music Hub, LLC

The board approved the initial authorizing resolution for Troy Hub, LLC. It also approved the March financial statements as presented. Finally, the board approved the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 a.m.

• Approved initial authorizing resolution for Troy Hub, LLC
• Approved March financials as presented
• Approved adjournment of meeting at 10:35 a.m.

Troy Capital Resource Corporation

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss a $25,000 grant request from The Big Top Group for artist fees and operating support. The board will also seek approval for meeting minutes from February, April, and May 2025.

• Grant request for $25,000 from The Big Top Group (formerly Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center)

The board approved the March financial statements as presented. The board also approved adjournment of the meeting at 11:01 a.m. The board indicated the Prospect Park Circus grant request will be tabled until next month for financial review.

• Approved March financials (no vote tally provided)
• Approved adjournment at 11:01 a.m. (no vote tally provided)
• Tabled Prospect Park Circus grant request until next month

Troy Local Development Corporation

The Board of Directors will discuss redevelopment projects in South Troy, including the relocation of CD Fane and the Sperry Warehouse. The meeting also includes reports on the King Fuels cleanup and geothermal initiatives.

• South Troy Redevelopment: CD Fane Relocation
• Sperry Warehouse redevelopment project
• King Fuels cleanup update
• Proctors Redevelopment and Letter of Intent (LOI)
• Business Improvement Grant status

The board approved the minutes from the April 25, May 30, and June 13, 2025 meetings. A motion to allocate up to $5,000 for barrel removal at the King Fuels site was approved. The financial statements for June 2025 were approved as presented. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from April 25, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from May 30, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from June 13, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved up to $5,000 funding for barrel removal (motion carried)
• Approved June 2025 financial statements (motion carried)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Troy City Council is meeting to conduct a confirmation hearing for Acting Comptroller Michael McNeff. This hearing is scheduled pursuant to Sections C-35 and C-36 of the Troy City Charter.

• Confirmation hearing for Acting Comptroller Michael McNeff

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a budget amendment to shift funds for police equipment and garage repairs. The body is also considering a tax settlement for a property at 1801 Sixth Avenue and the appointment of a new City Comptroller.

• Ordinance to settle tax certiorari proceedings for 1801 Sixth Avenue LLC
• 2025 General Fund budget transfers, including $70,000 for Central Garage vehicle parts and supplies
• Resolution to designate Third Avenue between 110th and 111th Street as 'Vito’s Way'
• Resolution to designate Thirteenth Street and Congress Street as 'Jerry Weaver Way'
• Confirmation of Michael Mcneff as Comptroller of the City of Troy

The council unanimously approved a settlement with 1801 Sixth Avenue LLC and amended the 2025 General Fund Budget. It also passed resolutions naming sections of Third Avenue and Thirteenth Street as memorial ways, authorized a mental‑health funding agreement with Rensselaer County, and confirmed Michael Mcneff as city comptroller.

• Approved settlement of tax certiorari proceedings with 1801 Sixth Avenue LLC (7-0-0)
• Amended the 2025 General Fund Budget (7-0-0)
• Designated Third Avenue between 110th and 111th St as “Vito’s Way” (7-0-0)
• Designated Thirteenth Street and Congress Street as “Jerry Weaver Way” (7-0-0)
• Authorized mayor to agreement with Rensselaer County for mental health funding (7-0-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Michael Mcneff as city comptroller (7-0-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved an ordinance amending the 2025 General Fund Budget. The council also confirmed Michael Mcneff as the city comptroller by unanimous resolution. Both measures passed with 7 votes in favor and none against.

• Approved Ordinance Amending the 2025 General Fund Budget (7-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Michael Mcneff as City Comptroller (7-0)
• Motion to add comptroller appointment resolution to agenda passed (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several site plans and subdivisions, including a large multi-family residential development and a new energy center. The board is also considering requests for property subdivisions and a daycare conversion.

• Proposed 196-unit multi-family residential building with first-floor parking at 15-25 Fourth Street
• Proposed 1,400 sq ft Energy Center Building for National Grid at 249 River St
• Subdivision of 5.5-acre lot into 14 lots for market-rate townhouses at 604 Seventh Avenue
• Conversion of a portion of the Sacred Heart School building into a daycare center at 310 Spring Avenue
• Site plan for 8 residential units and 1 commercial space at 80 Fourth St

The board elected Jim Scully as temporary chairman and adopted the June 17 minutes. It approved a waiver for National Grid’s critical infrastructure within the Resilient Waterfront and Flood Risk Overlay District. Several proposals were declared unlisted, received negative SEQRA declarations, and were scheduled for a public hearing on August 19, 2025.

• Elected Jim Scully as temporary Chairman (2-0)
• Adopted June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved waiver for National Grid critical infrastructure in Resilient Waterfront and Flood Risk Overlay District (3-0)
• Declared 80 Fourth St proposal unlisted under SEORA (3-0)
• Issued negative SEQRA declaration for 80 Fourth St proposal (3-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 80 Fourth St on August 19, 2025 (3-0)
• Declared 1819 Fifth Avenue proposal unlisted under SEQRA (4-0)
• Set public hearing for 310 Spring Avenue on August 19, 2025 (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The commission will consider revisions to Police Officer job specifications and review two open competitive exam announcements. The body will also evaluate requests to establish new positions for the Troy Housing Authority and city departments.

• Revision to job specifications for Police Officer and Police Officer (Spanish Speaking)
• Review of open competitive exam announcements #60036080 and #60036040
• Request to establish two additional Account Clerk positions for the Troy Housing Authority
• Request to establish a new Senior Personnel Clerk position in the Personnel Department
• Request to establish a new Director of Finance and Human Resources position in the Comptrollers Department

The Troy Civil Service Commission voted unanimously to create a Director of Finance and Human Resources role. It also approved revisions to police officer job specifications, exam announcements, and added two Account Clerk positions for the Housing Authority. All motions passed with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved minutes of the June 19, 2025 special meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 25, 2025 public hearing (3-0)
• Approved revision to the Police Officer job specification (3-0)
• Approved revision to the Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) job specification (3-0)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Police Officer (Spanish Speaking), Exam #60036080 (3-0)
• Approved two additional Account Clerk positions requested by the Troy Housing Authority (3-0)
• Approved new Senior Personnel Clerk position in the Finance Unit (3-0)
• Approved new Director of Finance and Human Resources position in the Comptrollers Department (3-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved two ordinances settling lawsuits against the city. It also passed an ordinance to fund the Lead Rental Registry program using Rensselaer County Health Department funds. Additionally, the council adopted resolutions to partner with Rensselaer County on childhood lead poisoning prevention and to appoint a Commissioner of Deeds.

• Approved settlement ordinance for Karen Waltz v. City of Troy (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Approved settlement ordinance for Samuel Gleason v. City of Troy et al. (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Approved amendment to the 2025 Special Revenue Fund to accept county health funds for the Lead Rental Registry (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Adopted resolution authorizing the mayor to enter agreement with Rensselaer County for childhood lead poisoning prevention (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Adopted resolution appointing a Commissioner of Deeds for the City of Troy (7 ayes, 0 nos)

City Council

The Finance Meeting will address two personal injury claim settlements and a budget amendment for a lead rental registry. The council is also considering an agreement with Rensselaer County to identify lead hazards in rental properties.

• Proposed $99,500 settlement for Karen Waltz regarding a fall under the Green Island Bridge
• Proposed $5,000 settlement for Samuel Gleason regarding a motor vehicle accident on State Route 378
• Budget amendment to accept Rensselaer County Department of Health funds for the Lead Rental Registry Program
• Agreement with Rensselaer County for childhood lead poisoning prevention and proactive inspections
• Appointment of a Commissioner of Deeds for the City of Troy

The council unanimously adopted two settlement ordinances for the claims of Karen Waltz and Samuel Gleason. It approved an amendment to the 2025 Special Revenue Fund to accept county health funds for a lead rental registry program. The council also authorized the mayor to enter a lead‑poisoning prevention agreement with Rensselaer County and appointed a commissioner of deeds.

• Approved settlement ordinance for Karen Waltz claim (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Approved settlement ordinance for Samuel Gleason claim (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Approved amendment to 2025 Special Revenue Fund for lead rental registry funding (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Authorized mayor to enter lead‑poisoning prevention agreement with Rensselaer County (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Appointed a commissioner of deeds for the City of Troy (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)

Police Objective Review Board

The Police Objective Review Board will conduct interviews for candidates. Additionally, Captain Magnetto will present OPS case files 25-08 and 25-10.

• Interviews of candidates from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Presentation of OPS case files 25-08 and 25-10 by Captain Magnetto

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear requests for variances regarding several redevelopment projects. These include a 73-unit senior affordable apartment complex and an 81-unit multifamily building.

• 2751 Fifth Ave: Request for height, story, setback, and transparency variances for 73 senior affordable apartments
• 244-246 First St: Use and area variance request for an 81-unit multifamily residential building
• 80 Fourth St: Request for relief on minimum unit size to create 12 residential and 1 commercial unit
• 2412 15th St: Request for zero-foot parking setback for a proposed restaurant and spa
• 547 River St: Request for a 145 sf wall sign, exceeding the 48 sf limit

The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for three properties and issued negative SEQRA declarations for all of them. It also postponed a variance proposal for 2751 Fifth Avenue and declined lead agency status for SEQRA review on the First Street redevelopment. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Negative SEQRA declaration for 2412 15th St approved (5-0)
• Area variance for 2412 15th St approved (5-0)
• Variance proposal for 2751 Fifth Ave tabled (5-0)
• Negative SEQRA declaration for 547 River St approved (5-0)
• Area variance for 547 River St approved with sign stipulation (5-0)
• Negative SEQRA declaration for 80 Fourth St approved (5-0)
• Area variance for 80 Fourth St approved (5-0)
• Lead Agency status for SEQRA review on 244‑246 First St declined (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Troy Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss an amendment to the city's civil service rules. The body will consider adding the title of Deputy Director (THA) to the Exempt Class Title list in Appendix A.

• Proposed amendment to Troy Civil Service Rules Appendix A to add Deputy Director (THA) as an Exempt Class Title

The commission voted to amend Appendix A of the Troy Civil Service Rules to add the title of Deputy Director (THA) to the Exempt Class Title list. The amendment was approved by a 2‑0 vote with one commissioner absent. The meeting was then adjourned by a 2‑0 vote.

• Amended Appendix A to add Deputy Director (THA) title – approved 2-0 (1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting – approved 2-0 (1 absent)

Civil Service Commission

The commission is holding a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Troy Civil Service Rules. The proposal involves adding the Deputy Director (THA) title to the Exempt Class Title in Appendix A.

• Proposed amendment to Appendix A of the Troy Civil Service Rules to add the title of Deputy Director (THA) as an Exempt Class Title

The Civil Service Commission met on June 25, 2025. Chairperson Sullivan read a resolution to amend the Civil Service Rules Appendices by adding the title of Deputy Director (THA) to Appendix A, Exempt Class Title. No public comments were offered and no vote or decision was recorded. The hearing was closed at 9:37 A.M.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review requests to establish additional positions for Equipment Operators, Firefighters, and Assistant Dock Masters. The body will also consider reinstating a former permanent Firefighter and establishing an eligible list for Assistant Water Plant Operator Trainees.

• Establishment of an eligible list for Assistant Water Plant Operator Trainee (Exam # 25002010)
• Request to reinstate a former permanent incumbent in the Firefighter classification
• Proposal to establish 2 additional Assistant Dock Master positions
• Proposal to establish 4 additional Firefighter positions
• Proposal to establish 10 additional Equipment Operator positions

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. It voted to establish an open competitive eligible list for an Assistant Water Plant Operator Trainee and to reinstate a former firefighter. The commission also approved MSD‑222A requests to add two Assistant Dock Master positions, four Firefighter positions, and ten Equipment Operator positions. All motions passed unanimously (2‑0) with one commissioner absent.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0)
• Established open competitive eligible list for Assistant Water Plant Operator Trainee (4‑year) (2‑0)
• Reinstated former permanent incumbent firefighter (2‑0)
• Approved MSD‑222A to add two Assistant Dock Master positions (2‑0)
• Approved MSD‑222A to add four Firefighter positions (2‑0)
• Approved MSD‑222A to add ten Equipment Operator positions (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several site plans, subdivisions, and a Planned Development District request. Decisions involve residential reconstructions, new townhome developments, and parking expansions.

• Proposed 175-unit multi-family apartment complex at 1011 2nd Avenue
• Subdivision of 5.5-acre lot into 14 lots for market-rate townhouses at 604 Seventh Avenue
• Construction of 12 faculty townhome units at 285 Pawling Ave
• Expansion of St. Joseph’s Church parking lot from 28 to 59 spaces at 416 Third Street
• Conversion of 80 Fourth St into 12 residential units and 1 commercial space

The board adopted the May 20, 2025 minutes and tabled a review‑period extension request. It granted final approval for the 285 Pawling Ave town‑home project and approved the demolition of Tangeman apartments. It also approved the 18‑20 Stow Ave application with a sidewalk‑replacement condition, the 416 Third Street parking‑lot expansion, and a lot‑line adjustment at 0 Farrington Ave. The board tabled the 80 Fourth St project pending more information and voted to act as the lead agency for SEQR matters.

• Adopt May 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Grant final approval for 285 Pawling Ave project (5-0)
• Approve demolition of Tangeman apartments as proposed (5-0)
• Approve 18‑20 Stow Ave application with sidewalk replacement stipulation (5-0)
• Approve 416 Third Street parking‑lot expansion (5-0)
• Approve lot‑line adjustment for 0 Farrington Ave (5-0)
• Table 80 Fourth St application until more information is provided (5-0)
• Declare Troy Planning Board lead agency for SEQR (5-0)

City Council

The City Council Finance Meeting will discuss several bond resolutions for emergency services and infrastructure. The body is also considering a zoning change for a property on New Turnpike Road to allow for a planned development district.

• Bond resolution for $12,500,000 to finance a new fire station building
• Bond resolution for $7,400,000 to finance the reconstruction of various city streets
• Zoning change for 74 New Turnpike Road from Single Family to Planned Development District
• Bond resolutions for fire and EMS equipment totaling $2.6 million ($1.9M for rescue vehicle, $650K for firefighting apparatus, $350K for ambulance)
• Bond resolution for $1,500,000 for water supply or distribution system reconstruction

The council approved a $12.5 million bond to construct a new fire station and a $7.4 million bond to reconstruct city streets. It also passed a zoning amendment for 74 New Turnpike Road and a budget amendment moving funds to the operating budget. A resolution recognizing Juneteenth was adopted, while a $1.9 million bond for a fire rescue vehicle failed.

• Approved $12.5M bond for new fire station (6 ayes, 0 nos, 1 abstention)
• Approved $7.4M bond for street reconstruction (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Approved zoning amendment for 74 New Turnpike Road (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Approved budget amendment moving General Fund Unassigned Balance to Operating Budget (6 ayes, 0 nos, 1 abstention)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Juneteenth (7 ayes, 0 nos, 0 abstentions)
• Failed $1.9M bond for fire rescue vehicle (4 ayes, 0 nos, 3 abstentions)
• Approved $350K bond for ambulance purchase (6 ayes, 0 nos, 1 abstention)
• Approved $100K bond for Fire Department Station 6 improvements (6 ayes, 0 nos, 1 abstention)

City Council

The council adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning change for 74 New Turnpike Road and a budget appropriation. It approved multiple bond issuances, notably a $7,400,000 bond to rebuild city streets. All actions passed with unanimous votes except three bond measures that recorded one abstention each. No public comments were made.

• Ordinance amending zoning map for 74 New Turnpike Road passed 7-0-0
• Ordinance amending 2025 budget appropriating funds passed 7-0-0
• Bond resolution authorizing $7,400,000 for street reconstruction passed 7-0-0
• Bond resolution authorizing $350,000 for ambulance purchase passed 6-0-1 (abstention Spain-McLaren)
• Bond resolution authorizing $12,500,000 for new fire station building passed 6-0-1 (abstention Spain-McLaren)
• Resolution recognizing Juneteenth passed 7-0-0
• Resolution authorizing mayor contract with Boys and Girls Club for South Troy Pool passed 7-0-0
• Resolution authorizing mayor contract with EHS Risk Management for safety system passed 7-0-0

Troy Local Development Corporation

The Board of Directors will meet for a special session. The agenda lists new business but provides no specific items for decision or discussion.

The board adjourned to an executive session to discuss a real‑estate item and returned with no action taken. It then approved $2,000 for a 2025 tourism initiative, with one member abstaining. The board also approved a technical amendment to Article 3(C) of its Procurement Policy allowing sole‑source design‑build, CMAR, and GMP contracts. Finally, the meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m.

• Adjourned to executive session (motion carried)
• Approved $2,000 tourism initiative funding (motion carried, 1 abstention)
• Approved technical amendment to Procurement Policy Article 3(C) (motion carried)
• Adjourned regular board meeting at 11:03 a.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Troy City Council adopted ordinances settling two lawsuits against the city, each passing unanimously. It also approved several resolutions to pursue federal housing grants, lease golf carts for Frear Park, support FY 2026 community development funding, endorse LGBTQ+ Pride Month, submit the city’s strategic plan to HUD, and schedule a public hearing on a planned‑development district.

• Ordinance settling Moses Lugo & Cheryl Seaton claim passed 7‑0‑0
• Ordinance settling Paul M. Bouchard et al. claim passed 7‑0‑0
• Ordinance authorizing housing grant applications passed 7‑0‑0
• Resolution leasing golf carts for Frear Park passed 7‑0‑0
• Resolution supporting FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant passed 7‑0‑0
• Resolution declaring support for LGBTQ+ Pride Month passed 6‑1‑0 (no: Keal)
• Resolution authorizing HUD strategic plan submission passed 7‑0‑0
• Resolution scheduling public hearing for Planned Development District at 74 New Turnpike Road passed 4‑3‑0

City Council

Council members voted 4-3 to add Resolution 56 to the Finance and Regular agenda and to suspend the rules. The council then voted 4-3 to adopt Resolution 56, which authorizes and schedules a public hearing on proposed Ordinance 27 to create a Planned Development District at 74 New Turnpike Road.

• Motion to add Resolution 56 and suspend rules – approved (4-3)
• Resolution 56 authorizing public hearing for Ordinance 27 – approved (4-3)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear requests for area and use variances. Decisions include requests for oversized business signage, a residential building lot width, and a utility building setback.

• Request for 30 ft setback variance for a 1,400-square-foot National Grid Energy Center Building at 249 River St
• Request for 4 ft lot width variance for a two-story, two-family home at 1718 Highland Ave
• Request for 402 sf sign area variance for a 450-square-foot business sign at 235 Ninth St
• Request for 139.38 sf sign area variance for Central Rock Gym at 547 River St
• Request for 2 ft height variance for a vinyl fence at 78 7th Ave

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted on multiple sign and variance requests, issuing several approvals and a few denials. It approved projected and canopy signs, denied a freestanding sign and a stairwell sign, and granted area variances for a fence on 78 7th Ave, a utility building on 249 River St, a music‑hall sign on Second St, and a residential project on Highland Ave. All SEQRA negative declarations and separate‑sign votes passed unanimously. The board also changed its meeting start time to 5:30 pm and adjourned at 8:05 pm.

• Approved projected sign for 558 River St (5-0)
• Denied freestanding sign for 558 River St (4-1)
• Approved canopy sign for 547 River St (5-0)
• Denied stairwell sign for 547 River St (4-1)
• Approved area variance for 78 7th Ave fence (5-0)
• Approved area variance for 249 River St utility building (4-1)
• Approved area variance for 30‑42 Second St music‑hall sign (5-0)
• Changed ZBA meeting start time to 5:30 pm (5-0)

Police Objective Review Board

The Police Objective Review Board will discuss the status of the nominating committee. The meeting also includes presentations on in-house training courses for civilian response to active shooters and bleeding control.

• Status of the nominating committee
• Training course: Civilian Response to Active Shooter
• Training course: Stop the Bleeding

Troy Industrial Development Authority

The Troy Industrial Development Authority will meet to review the duties of the Executive Director and examine the agency's financials. The board will also vote on the approval of meeting minutes from February and April 2025.

• Review of Executive Director duties
• Approval of February 21, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Approval of April 25, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Review of agency financials

The board approved the March financial statements as presented. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:18 a.m. The board noted it currently lacks an executive director and is seeking a planning commissioner.

• Approve March financials – Approved
• Adjourn regular board meeting at 10:18 a.m. – Approved

Troy Capital Resource Corporation

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss new business and review financial reports. The board is scheduled to consider a grant request from Friends of 112th Street.

• Grant request from Friends of 112th Street for $5,000

The board declined to approve the February 21 and April 25 meeting minutes, postponing them to next month. A $5,000 grant was approved for the Friends of 112th Street to support the 2025 Powers Park Concert Series. The March financial statements were approved as presented. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Minutes for Feb 21 and Apr 25 not approved (postponed)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Friends of 112th Street (grant for Powers Park Concert Series)
• Approved March financials as presented
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting

Troy Local Development Corporation

The Troy Local Development Corporation will meet to review the Executive Director's report and financial statements. The board will discuss updates regarding a geothermal project, King Fuels, and the Community Business Improvement Grant.

• Geothermal Project update
• King Fuels update
• Community Business Improvement Grant
• Review of financial statements

The board approved the March financial statements as presented. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:26 a.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March financials (motion carried)
• Adjourned regular board meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Troy City Council will introduce a local law to adopt New York’s Good Cause Eviction Law, which would require landlords to provide a valid reason for evicting tenants. The council will also vote on ordinances to approve settlements in two lawsuits against the city, one involving ADA sidewalk accessibility and another regarding Medicare Part B premium reimbursements for retired police officers.

• Local Law 1 introduced to adopt Article 6-A of the Real Property Law (Good Cause Eviction Law)
• Settlement of $95,000 for ADA sidewalk accessibility lawsuit (Moses Lugo and Cheryl Seaton vs. City of Troy)
• Settlement of $65,000 for Medicare Part B premium reimbursement lawsuit (Paul M. Bouchard et al. vs. City of Troy)
• Resolution to lease golf carts for Frear Park Golf Course for five years
• Resolution supporting federal Community Development Block Grant and Home Programs for FY2026

The Troy City Council voted unanimously to settle two pending lawsuits against the city. It also approved applications for federal housing and community development funding, a five‑year lease of golf carts for Frear Park, and a strategic plan submission to HUD. A resolution supporting LGBTQ+ Pride Month passed, while a proposal to schedule a hearing on a Good Cause Eviction Law was rejected.

• Ordinance authorizing settlement of Moses Lugo & Cheryl Seaton claim passed 7‑0‑0‑0
• Ordinance authorizing settlement of Paul M. Bouchard et al. claim passed 7‑0‑0‑0
• Ordinance approving filing for housing & community development grant programs passed 7‑0‑0‑0
• Resolution authorizing five‑year lease of golf carts from W&B Golf Carts, Inc. passed 7‑0‑0‑0
• Resolution supporting FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant and Home Programs passed 7‑0‑0‑0
• Resolution declaring support for LGBTQ+ Pride Month passed 6‑1‑0‑0
• Resolution authorizing submission of five‑year strategic plan to HUD passed 7‑0‑0‑0
• Resolution scheduling public hearing on Good Cause Eviction Law failed 3‑4‑0‑0

Civil Service Commission

The Troy Civil Service Commission will review and decide on new job positions, job specifications, and eligible lists for various city roles. The meeting includes approvals for additional part-time positions, establishment of competitive eligible lists for multiple exams, and revisions to job specifications for dock and asset management roles.

• Approve one additional part-time Account Clerk position for Troy City School District
• Establish one new Deputy Director (THA) position for Troy Housing Authority
• Establish four-year open competitive eligible lists for Senior Account Clerk, Head Account Clerk, Principal Account Clerk, and Senior Cashier exams
• Establish four-year promotional eligible list for Senior Account Clerk exam
• Establish four-year open competitive eligible list for Fire Fighter exam

The commission approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. It created two new positions—a part‑time Account Clerk for the Troy City School District and a Deputy Director (THA) for Troy Housing—and adopted the Deputy Director job specification. Open competitive and promotional eligible lists were established for several clerk and firefighter exams, and the Deputy Corporation Counsel was confirmed to remain in the Exempt Class.

• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved creation of part‑time Account Clerk position for Troy City School District (3-0)
• Approved creation of Deputy Director (THA) position for Troy Housing (3-0)
• Approved job specification for Deputy Director (THA) (3-0)
• Established open competitive eligible list for Senior Account Clerk, Exam #60002650 (3-0)
• Established promotional eligible list for Senior Account Clerk, Exam #70001150 (3-0)
• Approved revision to job specification for Dock Master (3-0)
• Approved that Deputy Corporation Counsel remains in Exempt Class (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several site plans and Planned Development District requests. Key items include a 175-unit apartment complex and a 73-unit senior affordable housing project.

• 1011 2nd Avenue: Proposed PDD for 2 multi-family buildings totaling 175 units
• 2751 Fifth Ave: Proposed 73-unit senior affordable apartment building
• 74 New Turnpike: Proposed PDD for 86 single family rentable cottages
• 285 Pawling Ave: Proposed 4 buildings with 3 units each (12 total units) for faculty
• 18-20 Stow Avenue: Proposed reconstruction of a 6-unit residential building

The board adopted the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the 185 Earl Street teaching‑kitchen project, requiring a new crosswalk and an easement agreement. Several other applications received Negative Declarations or Conditioned Negative Declarations, and hearings were scheduled for June 17, 2025.

• Adopted April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 185 Earl Street teaching‑kitchen project with crosswalk and easement conditions (5‑0)
• Issued Negative Declaration for 285 Pawling Ave project (5‑0)
• Issued Conditioned Negative Declaration for 2751 Fifth Ave senior‑housing project (5‑0)
• Declared 74 New Turnpike Planned Development District a Type I SEQRA action (5‑0)
• Issued Negative Declaration for 74 New Turnpike project (5‑0)
• Scheduled hearings for June 17, 2025 for multiple projects (5‑0 each)
• Tabled 2751 Fifth Ave item pending ZBA variances (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to hear and decide on several variance requests. Old business includes a 12-townhouse project at 604 7th Ave requiring six lot-width and six building-frontage variances, plus a sign variance at 558 River Street. New business includes a use variance for a basement apartment at 49 Christie Street, a 12-unit townhome development at 285 Pawling Ave with setback and parking variances, a large sign variance for Central Rock Gym at 547 River St, a teaching-kitchen project at 185 Earl St needing off-site dumpster storage relief, and a restaurant expansion at 198 First St.

• 604 7th Ave: 12 townhouses in three blocks, seeking variances for lot width (6–17 ft relief) and building frontage (20% relief)
• 285 Pawling Ave: 12 townhome units proposed with front setback of 2,000 ft (required 20 ft), orientation toward private driveway instead of street, and zero EV parking spaces
• 558 River Street: two new signs totaling 55.5 sf for Bargain Grocery parking lot, requesting variance beyond prior 70 sf allowance
• 547 River St: Central Rock Gym seeks sign variance for 199.38 sf (max 60 sf)
• 49 Christie Street: use variance to convert basement of two-family home into additional dwelling unit

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for 285 Pawling Avenue, permitting a 12‑unit townhome project, and approved a use variance for 49 Christie Street to add an additional dwelling unit. It also approved an area variance for 198 First Street. The board denied an area variance for 185 Earl Street, and tabled proposals for 558 River Street and 547 River Street, while issuing Negative Declarations for SEQRA on several items.

• PLZBA 2025 0013 558 River St – motion to table proposal passed 5-0
• PLZBA 2025 0015 49 Christie St – Negative Declaration for SEQRA passed 5-0
• PLZBA 2025 0015 49 Christie St – Use variance approved 5-0
• PLZBA 2025 0022 285 Pawling Ave – Negative Declaration for SEQRA passed 5-0
• PLZBA 2025 0022 285 Pawling Ave – Area variances approved 5-0
• PLZBA 2025 0024 185 Earl St – Negative Declaration for SEQRA passed 5-0
• PLZBA 2025 0024 185 Earl St – Area variance denied 4-1
• PLZBA 2025 0025 198 First St – Area variance approved 5-0

Police Objective Review Board

The Police Objective Review Board will meet to review applications for board membership, discuss recruitment strategies, and consider forming a nominating committee for officer rotation. Capt. Magnetto is scheduled to present case files OPS-25-01 and OPS-25-06 along with body camera footage for the board's evaluation. The board may also discuss potential participation in department training and community events.

• Review of membership applications and responses received
• Discussion on strategies to boost engagement and recruitment for board members
• Request for Co-Chair to form a nominating committee and outline selection process for new officers
• Possible preview of department training and community events for board participation
• Capt. Magnetto presenting case files OPS-25-01 and OPS-25-06 with body cam footage for review

The board unanimously accepted the April 2025 meeting minutes. It set a new deadline of June 30, 2025 to fill the vacant PORB seat and will issue a press release to recruit members. The board unanimously exonerated the officers in complaints OPS 25-01 and OPS 25-06. The next meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2025.

• Accepted April 2025 minutes unanimously
• Set new deadline June 30, 2025 to fill PORB vacancy
• Will issue press release to recruit PORB members
• Unanimously exonerated OPS 25-01 complaint
• Unanimously exonerated OPS 25-06 complaint
• Scheduled next meeting for June 2, 2025

City Council

The council unanimously approved a $6.3 million bond to finance construction of a swimming pool at Knickerbacker Park. It also passed ordinances settling a tax certiorari with Troy Sralp, LLC, funding a lead service line inventory, authorizing the sale of a city parcel, amending the 2025 General Fund budget, awarding neighborhood improvement project funds, and granting easements to Niagara Mohawk and Verizon. Additional resolutions designated commemorative street names, reappointed board members, proclaimed May as Building Safety Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, and authorized memoranda of understanding for school resource officers, CDPHP Cycle funding, and consultant services.

• Approved $6.3M bond for Knickerbacker Park swimming pool (7-0)
• Approved ordinance settling tax certiorari with Troy Sralp, LLC (7-0)
• Approved ordinance appropriating water fund for lead service line inventory (7-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing sale of city‑owned parcel (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending 2025 General Fund budget (7-0)
• Approved resolution designating Camile A. Rezek Way (7-0)
• Approved resolution reappointing Alyssa McClenaghan to Board of Assessment Review (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Mayor to enter MOU for school resource officer program (7-0)

City Council

The Troy City Council will vote on a $6.3 million bond to finance construction of a swimming pool at Knickerbacker Park and a related environmental review resolution. Other items include a budget amendment accepting $10,000 from the Troy Capital Resource Corporation for the Neighborhood Improvement Program, awarding $19,887.97 in neighborhood project grants, granting a perpetual easement to Niagara Mohawk and Verizon for utility poles at 40 Orr Street, and confirming Gabrielle A. Mahoney as temporary City Treasurer.

• Bond resolution for $6,300,000 to construct a swimming pool at Knickerbacker Park
• Ordinance amending the 2025 budget to accept $10,000 from Troy Capital Resource Corporation for Neighborhood Improvement Program
• Ordinance awarding $19,887.97 in Neighborhood Improvement Project funds to 18 projects (tree planting, planters, signage, etc.)
• Ordinance granting a perpetual easement to Niagara Mohawk and Verizon for utility poles at 40 Orr Street (Seventh Avenue)
• Resolution declaring no significant environmental impact for a clean thermal energy network including Riverfront Park improvements

The Troy City Council unanimously approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a budget amendment, neighborhood improvement fund awards, easement grants, and a consultant services renewal. Council members also confirmed the temporary appointment of a city treasurer and recognized the Armenian Genocide anniversary. A bond resolution authorizing up to $6,300,000 for a new swimming pool in Knickerbacker Park was passed, along with a proclamation for “Plant More May.” All actions recorded a 7‑aye vote with no opposition.

• Ordinance amending 2025 General Fund budget passed (7-0)
• Ordinance authorizing Neighborhood Improvement Project fund awards passed (7-0)
• Ordinance approving easement grant to Niagara Mohawk Power Corp and Verizon New York passed (7-0)
• Resolution renewing consultant services agreement with DCK Services LLC passed (7-0)
• Resolution confirming temporary appointment of Gabrielle A. Mahoney as Treasurer passed (7-0)
• Resolution recognizing the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide passed (7-0)
• Bond resolution authorizing up to $6,300,000 serial bonds for a swimming pool in Knickerbacker Park passed (7-0)
• Resolution proclaiming May 2025 as “Plant More May” passed (7-0)

Troy Industrial Development Authority

The Troy Industrial Development Authority will hold its regular board meeting, primarily consisting of procedural items: approving minutes from February and March 2025 meetings, hearing the Executive Director's report, and reviewing financial statements and cash flow. The only new business is an annual meeting resolution to review the PARIS Report under Section 8. No major project decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 21 and March 28, 2025 board meetings
• Annual Meeting Resolution to review PARIS Report (Section 8)
• Financials and cash flow analysis review

The board approved the March 28, 2025 meeting minutes. The February 21, 2025 minutes were not approved and will be revisited. Section 8 of the Annual Meeting Resolution, concerning the PARIS report, was approved. The March 2025 financial statements were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Did not approve February 21, 2025 meeting minutes (to be revisited)
• Approved Annual Meeting Resolution – Section 8 (PARIS report)
• Approved March 2025 financial statements
• Approved adjournment of the regular board meeting

Troy Capital Resource Corporation

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss a sponsorship request from the Tech Valley Center of Gravity. The board will also review the Executive Director's report and financial statements.

• Sponsorship request from Tech Valley Center of Gravity

The board approved the March 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a $5,000 silver‑level sponsorship to the Tech Valley Center of Gravity. The March 2025 financial statements were approved, while the February 21, 2025 minutes were not approved and will be revisited next month. The meeting was then adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

• Approved March 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Deferred approval of February 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved $5,000 silver‑level sponsorship to Tech Valley Center of Gravity
• Approved March 2025 financial statements
• Approved adjournment of the board meeting at 11:00 a.m.

Troy Local Development Corporation

The Troy Local Development Corporation board will meet for its regular meeting on April 25, 2025. Items include approval of prior meeting minutes, an executive director's report, updates on the geothermal project, a community business improvement grant, and the King Fuels site. Financial statements and cash flow analysis will also be reviewed.

• Geothermal Project update
• Community Business Improvement Grant discussion
• King Fuels site update
• Financials and cash flow analysis
• Approval of minutes from February and March meetings

The board approved the meeting minutes from February 21 and March 28, 2025. It also approved the March 2025 financial statements as presented. No other actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from Feb 21 and Mar 28, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved March 2025 financials as presented (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing funding for water infrastructure investigations and a tax settlement for a retail shopping center. The body will also consider the sale of a city-owned parcel and several administrative appointments.

• Appropriation of $175,500 from the Water Fund for lead service line inventory investigation
• Settlement of tax certiorari proceedings for Troy SRALP, LLC (Hudson Valley Plaza at 75-81 Vandenburgh Avenue)
• Sale of city-owned parcel at 492 Second Ave to Azura Iverson-Keahi and Christian Grigoraskos for $100
• Memorandums of Understanding with Lansingburgh Central and Troy City School Districts for School Resource Officers
• Environmental review for a proposed Clean Thermal Energy Network project including Riverfront Park

The Troy City Council approved a settlement of tax certiorari proceedings with Troy Sralp, LLC. It also appropriated Water Fund money for a lead service‑line inventory and changed the account number to 0003. The Council authorized the sale of a city‑owned parcel, reappointed two members to the Board of Assessment Review, proclaimed May 2025 as Building Safety Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, and approved memorandums of understanding for school resource officers and CDPHP Cycle funding.

• Approved settlement of tax certiorari proceedings with Troy Sralp, LLC (6‑0)
• Approved appropriation from Water Fund for lead service‑line inventory, account changed to 0003 (6‑0)
• Approved sale of city‑owned parcel of real property via proposed sale application method (6‑0)
• Reappointed Alyssa McClenaghan to the Board of Assessment Review (6‑0)
• Appointed Francis A. Laposta to the Board of Assessment Review (6‑0)
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Building Safety Month (6‑0)
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month (6‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to enter MOUs with school districts for the School Resource Officer program (6‑0)

Planning Board

The Troy Planning Board will hold a public hearing on April 15, 2025, to review and potentially act on several site plan and special use permit applications. Items include a major 81-unit multi-family residential building at Poestenkill Place (244-246 First Street) that has expired previous approvals, a 12-unit townhome project for faculty housing at 285 Pawling Ave, and conversion of a building at 80 Fourth Street into 12 residential units plus commercial space. The board will also consider a sketch plan for National Grid's Energy Center Building at 249 River St and other proposals.

• 81-unit apartment building with ground-floor parking at 244-246 First Street (Poestenkill Place) – applicant returning after expired approvals
• 12-unit townhome-style faculty housing at 285 Pawling Ave, including demolition of Tangeman apartments
• 9 residential units plus laundromat and 3 retail spaces in a revised mini mall at 269-275 Fifth Avenue
• National Grid proposing 1,400 sq ft Energy Center Building at 249 River St as part of UTEN project
• Conversion of 80 Fourth Street from 3 to 8 residential units in main building plus 4 units in carriage house

The board adopted the March 18, 2025 minutes and extended the review period for 604 Seventh Avenue to June 17. It approved a special use permit for 219 4th Street with a renewal option after one year. Several projects were classified under SEQRA, a variance with a crosswalk was approved, and the Poestenkill Place application was tabled.

• Adopted March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Extended review period for 604 Seventh Avenue to June 17 hearing (4-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 219 4th Street with renewal option after 1 year (4-0)
• Declared 185 Earl Street project a Type II under SEQRA (4-0)
• Approved variance and required crosswalk inclusion in site plan (4-0)
• Tabled 244-246 First Street (Poestenkill Place) application for future review (4-0)
• Declared 285 Pawling Ave project Unlisted under SEQRA (4-0)
• Classified 80 Fourth St proposal as Unlisted under SEQRA (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review several exam announcements and establish eligible lists for various city roles. Members will consider reclassifying positions to Rental Registry roles and establishing new Dock Master positions. The body will also review a police officer lateral transfer request.

• Lateral transfer request for one Police Officer from the Village of Greenwich
• Reclassification of 3 Assistant Code Inspectors to Rental Registry Inspectors
• Reclassification of 1 Housing Compliance Clerk to Rental Registry Clerk
• Establishment of new Dock Master and Assistant Dock Master positions
• Establishment of 4-year eligible lists for Assessment Clerk, Registration Clerk, Cashier, and Traffic and Signal Systems Superintendent

The Troy Civil Service Commission approved a series of hiring actions, including exam announcements, eligible lists, and a lateral police transfer. It also created a new Dock Master position in the General Services Unit. All motions passed with a 2‑1 vote, with Commissioner Ellen Fogarty absent.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 meeting (2-1 absent)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Solid Waste and Litter Enforcement Officer II, Exam #60012770 (2-1 absent)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Supervisor of Equipment Repair, Exam #85065010 (2-1 absent)
• Approved promotional exam announcement for Supervisor of Equipment Repair, Exam #74075010 (2-1 absent)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for GIS Technician, Exam #65106010 (2-1 absent)
• Approved lateral transfer request for one Police Officer from the Village of Greenwich (2-1 absent)
• Established open competitive eligible list for Assessment Clerk, Exam #85987010 (2-1 absent)
• Approved new Dock Master position, General Services Unit (2-1 absent)

Police Objective Review Board

The board will review and evaluate OPS case file reports and body camera footage for cases 24-49 and 24-50. Members will also discuss language to amend the by-laws regarding the orientation program for new members.

• Review of OPS case file reports and body camera footage for cases 24-49 and 24-50
• Proposed amendment to By-laws, Article III, Section 5 regarding new member orientation

The board unanimously accepted the March 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed with the police department’s findings that officers in case OPS 24-49 were exonerated with no policy violations. The board also unanimously sustained the disposition for OPS 24-50, finding policy violations and imposing discipline on the officers involved.

• Accepted March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Exonerated officers in OPS 24-49, found no policy violations (unanimous)
• Sustained disposition for OPS 24-50, officers disciplined (unanimous)

City Council

The Troy City Council will hold a finance meeting including a presentation from the Troy Housing Authority and public forum. Key decisions include a proposed 30-year Payment-In-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the redevelopment of John P. Taylor Apartments Buildings 3 & 4 into a 312-unit mixed-income project, a $2.5 million bond for Knickerbacker Park swimming pool reconstruction, and several administrative resolutions.

• Ordinance amending the Congress & Ferry Street capital projects budget by $1,742,600 in new appropriations
• Resolution authorizing a 30- to 40-year PILOT agreement with Taylor 2 Housing Development Fund Corporation and Taylor II LLC for 312 affordable housing units at 125 River Street
• Resolution issuing $2,500,000 in serial bonds to reconstruct the swimming pool in Knickerbacker Park
• Resolution authorizing a single-source lease purchase of a 2024 flusher truck from Roc Leasing LLC and Cyncon Equipment Inc.
• Resolution ratifying a memorandum of agreement with the Command Officers Association of Troy (police union) and authorizing an employment agreement with the Deputy Chief of Police

The council adopted an ordinance amending the Capital Projects Fund budget. It approved a $2.5 million bond to rebuild the Knickerbacker Park swimming pool and authorized several mayoral agreements, including a lease‑purchase of a flusher truck and an employment contract with the police deputy chief. Additional resolutions ratified a payment‑in‑lieu of taxes pilot, a memorandum with city employee unions, opened a public comment period on the city’s action plans, and proclaimed April 2025 Autism Acceptance Month.

• Ordinance amending Capital Projects Fund budget approved (4 ayes, 3 nos)
• Motion to set per‑unit fee at $300 with 3% annual increase passed (4 ayes, 2 nos, 1 abstention)
• Payment‑in‑Lieu of Taxes pilot resolution approved (6 ayes, 0 nos, 1 abstention)
• Memorandum of Agreement with city employee unions ratified (6 ayes, 1 no)
• $2,500,000 bond for Knickerbacker Park pool reconstruction authorized (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Single‑source lease‑purchase agreement for 2024 flusher truck approved (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Employment agreement with Deputy Chief of Troy Police Department approved (7 ayes, 0 nos)
• Public comment period on 5‑year and 2025‑2026 action plans authorized (7 ayes, 0 nos)

City Council

The Troy City Council adopted several ordinances and resolutions, most notably a bond resolution authorizing $2,500,000 in additional serial bonds to finance the reconstruction of the Knickerbacker Park swimming pool. Other actions included amending the Capital Projects Fund budget, settling a tax certiorari case for Jasco Realty, and authorizing multiple agreements for mental‑health funding, ambulance billing, and police department staffing.

• Approved $2,500,000 bond for Knickerbacker Park pool reconstruction (7‑0)
• Amended Capital Projects Fund budget (4‑3, votes against by Steele, Spain‑McLaren, Vera)
• Approved settlement of Jasco Realty tax certiorari proceedings (7‑0)
• Authorized mayor to contract with Comstar, LLC for ambulance billing (7‑0)
• Authorized mayor to enter agreement with Rensselaer County Dept of Mental Health for state addiction services funding (7‑0)
• Authorized payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes pilot agreement with Taylor II entities (6‑0‑1 abstention by Steele)
• Ratified memorandum with Command Officers Association and United Public Service Employees Union (6‑1, no vote by Vera)
• Authorized mayor to employ Deputy Chief of Troy Police Department (7‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to hear and decide on five variance requests. Two old business items include converting a former church into nine apartments at 560 Congress St and constructing twelve townhouses at 604 7th Ave requiring multiple lot width and frontage variances. New business includes a sign variance for Bargain Grocery at 558 River St, a floor area expansion at 219 4th St, and a use variance for an accessory dwelling at 49 Christie St. The board will also adopt March meeting minutes.

• 560 Congress St: area variance to convert former church into nine market-rate apartments with side setback relief of 9 ft 6 in
• 604 7th Ave: area variances for 12 townhouses, including lot width reliefs from 6 to 17 ft and frontage relief of 20%
• 558 River St: additional 55.5 sq ft of signage for Bargain Grocery parking lot
• 219 4th St: 500 sq ft gross floor area expansion for an assembly meeting space
• 49 Christie St: use variance to convert basement of two-family home into an additional dwelling unit

The Zoning Board appointed Lindsay Zefting as chairperson and approved the March 5 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It denied the area variance request for 219 4th Street with a negative declaration (5‑0). The board also unanimously tabled three other variance applications and adjourned the meeting.

• Appointed Lindsay Zefting as chairperson (5‑0)
• Approved March 5 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Tabled area variance for 7th Ave (PLZBA 2025 0011) (5‑0)
• Tabled area variance for 558 River Street (PLZBA 2025 0013) (5‑0)
• Negative declaration (denial) of area variance for 219 4th Street (PLZBA 2025 0014) (5‑0)
• Tabled use variance for 49 Christie Street (PLZBA 2025 0015) (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Troy Industrial Development Authority

The Troy Industrial Development Authority Audit & Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive the 2024 audit presentation from Wojeski & Co., CPAs. The audit is expected to be presented and discussed.

• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2024 board meeting
• 2024 Audit Presentation by Wojeski & Co., CPAs

Troy Industrial Development Authority

The Troy Industrial Development Authority will hold its annual meeting to elect officers, review procedures, and receive the financial audit and PARIS (Project and Annual Report Information System) report. The board will also discuss financials and approve previous meeting minutes. The meeting is largely procedural with no new project decisions on the agenda.

• Annual meeting resolution including election of officers, review of procedures, financial audit, and PARIS report
• Approval of minutes from the February 21, 2025 board meeting
• Executive Director's report and discussion of financial statements

The board approved the FY2025‑2028 budget and ratified the FY2025 budget already in place. They also approved the annual meeting resolution (excluding Section 8), accepted the FY2023 audit, adopted the mission and policy statements, and authorized the 2024 annual report. Officers were elected, committee members appointed, staff positions ratified, and the February 2025 financial statements were approved.

• Approved FY2025‑2028 budget (unanimous approval)
• Approved annual meeting resolution except Section 8
• Approved FY2023 audit
• Adopted Mission Statement and Performance Measures (no changes)
• Re‑adopted Investment Policy and Disposition of Property Policy
• Elected Jeff Betts Chair, Ryan Brosnan Vice Chair, Elbert Watson Treasurer, Stephanie Fitch Secretary
• Appointed Audit and Finance Committee members
• Ratified staff appointments: Randy Coburn Executive Director, Denee Zeigler Acting Secretary, Andrew Kreshik Project Manager

Troy Capital Resource Corporation

The Troy Capital Resource Corporation's Audit & Finance Committee will consider approving minutes from a March 2024 meeting and receive a presentation on the 2024 audit from Wojeski & Co., CPAs. The meeting is largely procedural, with the audit presentation being the substantive item.

• Approval of minutes from the March 27, 2024 committee meeting
• 2024 Audit Presentation by Wojeski & Co., CPAs

Troy Capital Resource Corporation

The board is conducting its annual meeting to elect officers, appoint staff, and approve the 2024 fiscal year audit. The body is also reviewing budgets for 2025 through 2028 and considering funding requests for community programs.

• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Audit by Wojeski & Company CPAs, PC
• Review and approval of budgets for fiscal year 2025 and proposed budgets for 2026-2028
• Funding request from Troy City Council for $10,000 for the Neighborhood Improvement Program
• Sponsorship request from Tech Valley Center of Gravity
• Ratification of staff appointments for Executive Director, Acting Secretary, and Project Manager

The board adopted the annual meeting resolution, which included accepting the 2024 audit, re‑adopting policies, electing officers, and appointing committee members and staff. It approved up to $10,000 for the Neighborhood Improvement Program and ratified the February 2025 financial statements. The corporation’s FY 2025 budget and the proposed FY 2026‑2028 budgets were also approved. The February 21, 2025 minutes were not approved and will be revisited.

• Approved annual meeting resolution (unanimous)
• Approved up to $10,000 Neighborhood Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 budget and FY 2026‑2028 proposed budgets (unanimous)
• Elected Jeff Betts as Chair, Ryan Brosnan as Vice Chair, Elbert Watson as Treasurer, Stephanie Fitch as Secretary (unanimous)
• Appointed Audit and Finance Committee members (unanimous)
• Appointed Governance Committee members (unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Executive Director Randy Coburn and other staff (unanimous)

Troy Local Development Corporation

The committee will consider approving the minutes from the March 27, 2024 meeting and receive a presentation on the 2024 audit from Wojeski & Co., CPAs. The 2024 audit covers the Troy LDC's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

• Consideration of minutes from the March 27, 2024 Audit and Finance Committee meeting
• 2024 Audit Presentation by Wojeski & Co., CPAs

Troy Local Development Corporation

The Troy Local Development Corporation board will vote on the annual meeting resolution, which includes electing officers for 2025, accepting the FY2024 audit, re-adopting policies, and reappointing staff. They will also receive updates on the geothermal project (lease deadlines and a July 9 PSC meeting) and the Community Business Improvement Grant, and review January financials showing $3.87M in total assets.

• Annual Meeting Resolution – elects board officers for 2025, accepts FY2024 audit, reappoints staff (Seamus Donnelly, Randy Coburn, Denee Zeigler, Andrew Kreshik)
• Geothermal Project Update – leases to be completed by June for July 9 PSC meeting; draft agreement with National Grid under review
• Community Business Improvement Grant – discussion of remaining funds ($194,000) and two projects needing recoupment
• Financial report as of January 31, 2025: total assets $3,872,203.60, fund balance $2,554,723
• Approval of February 21, 2025 board meeting minutes

The Troy Local Development Corporation board approved the February 21, 2025 minutes and adopted the Annual Meeting Resolution, which includes staff appointments and budget approvals. Resolutions for the Deputy Executive Director, Executive Director/CEO, Project Manager, and Acting Secretary were each carried. The February financial statements and the FY2025 budget (along with FY2026‑2028 proposed budgets) were approved.

• Approved February 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Annual Meeting Resolution (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Deputy Executive Director Resolution (motion carried; Randy Coburn abstained)
• Approved Executive Director/CEO Resolution (motion carried; Seamus Donnelly abstained)
• Approved Project Manager Resolution (motion carried)
• Approved Acting Secretary Resolution (motion carried)
• Approved February financial statements (motion carried)
• Approved FY2025 budget and FY2026‑2028 proposed budgets (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on budget amendments for security grants and a tax settlement for a CVS pharmacy. The body will also discuss several contracts for ambulance billing, consulting, and a housing development agreement.

• Ordinance to accept $100,000 from the Division of Homeland Security for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention training
• Settlement of tax certiorari proceedings for Jasco Realty LLC (CVS Retail Pharmacy at 453 Second Avenue)
• Contract with Comstar, LLC for ambulance billing and collection services
• Payment-In-Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Taylor II Housing Development Fund Corporation and Taylor II LLC
• Designation of Ferry Street between Fourth Street and Fifth Avenue as 'Camile A. Rezek Way, Home Of Eastside'

On March 20, 2025, the Troy City Council voted on seven items. All were approved, with votes of 6-0 or 7-0 and one council member absent for each. The actions include a tax settlement with Jasco Realty, a budget amendment for a Homeland Security grant, and authorizations for the mayor to enter various agreements and contracts.

• Ordinance approving settlement of Jasco Realty tax certiorari (6-0, 1 absent)
• Ordinance amending 2025 Special Revenue Fund to accept Homeland Security grant (6-0, 1 absent)
• Resolution naming part of Ferry Street as “Camile A. Rezek Way” (6-0, 1 absent)
• Resolution authorizing mayor to agreement with Rensselaer County Mental Health for state addiction funding (7-0, 1 absent)
• Resolution authorizing mayor to contract with Comstar, LLC for ambulance billing services (7-0, 1 absent)
• Resolution authorizing mayor to engage consultant Nancy Piskutz (7-0, 1 absent)
• Resolution authorizing mayor to execute MOU with Village of Green Island (7-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The council adopted an ordinance to amend the 2025 Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund budget to accept funds from the Department of Homeland Security’s Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant. The council also approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Mantello to enter an agreement for consultant services with Nancy Piskutz. Both measures passed unanimously with six votes in favor and one member absent.

• Adopted ordinance to accept DHS grant (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 1 absent)
• Approved resolution for consultant services with Nancy Piskutz (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 1 absent)

Civil Service Commission

The Troy Civil Service Commission will review and approve the 2024 annual report, consider a request to reinstate a former Water Plant Operator, and discuss several exam announcements and eligible lists. The commission will also consider requests to establish new positions including Account Clerks for the Troy Housing Authority, a Recreation Facility Manager for the city, and an Administrative Assistant for the Troy Public Library.

• Reinstatement of former permanent Water Plant Operator to the Public Utilities/Purification Unit
• Establishment of an open competitive eligible list for Water Plant Operator (Exam #87878010) for four years
• Request to establish two Account Clerk positions for the Troy Housing Authority
• Request to establish one Recreation Facility Manager position for the City of Troy
• Request to establish one Administrative Assistant position for the Troy Public Library

The Troy Civil Service Commission approved all items on the agenda, including the February minutes, the 2024 annual report, and the reinstatement of a former Water Plant Operator. It also approved several exam announcements, established eligible lists, and created new positions for the Troy Housing Authority, City of Troy, and Troy Public Library. All votes were 2-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved 2024 Annual Report (2-0)
• Approved reinstatement of former Water Plant Operator (2-0)
• Approved open competitive exam for Water Laboratory Technician #85988010 (2-0)
• Approved promotional exam for Water Laboratory Technician #73055010 (2-0)
• Approved open competitive exam for Assistant Water Plant Operator Trainee #25002010 (2-0)
• Approved open competitive exam for Recreation Attendant #25003010 (2-0)
• Established 4-year eligible lists for Water Plant Operator exams #87878010 and #74016010 (2-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several site plans and special use permits, including a 73-unit senior affordable apartment building and a new residential neighborhood. The board will also consider a street name change and a telecommunications facility.

• Proposed 73-unit senior affordable apartment building at 2751 Fifth Ave
• Proposed 86 single family rentable cottages at 74 New Turnpike
• Proposed 1,680 SF telecommunications facility at 50 Water Plant Rd
• Proposed reconstruction of a 6-unit residential building at 18-20 Stow Avenue
• Resolution to designate Project Road and Project Street as 'Learning Way'

The Troy Planning Board tabled a proposed 73-unit senior affordable apartment building at 2751 Fifth Ave after a motion to disapprove height/story variances failed 2-3. The board also approved a new 1,680 SF telecommunications facility at 50 Water Plant Rd, approved an EMC for the American Theatre at 285-289 River St, and tabled a Planned Development District for 86 cottages at 74 New Turnpike pending a Phase II Environmental Assessment. A special use permit application for 219 4th Street was declared complete with a hearing set for April 15th.

• Approved EMC for American Theatre digital screens (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 1,680 SF telecom facility at 50 Water Plant Rd (5-0)
• Tabled 73-unit senior housing at 2751 Fifth Ave (5-0)
• Motion to disapprove height/story variances for 2751 Fifth Ave failed (2-3)
• Tabled 86-cottage PDD at 74 New Turnpike pending Phase II environmental report (5-0)
• Declared 219 4th St special use permit application complete (5-0)
• Set April 15th hearing for 219 4th St special use permit (5-0)
• Adopted February 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Troy City Council's Public Safety Committee is receiving a presentation on a comprehensive productivity and staffing study of municipal emergency management and fire response services, conducted by Manitou Inc. The meeting includes a Q&A and discussion of next steps. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation of Comprehensive Productivity and Staffing Study of Municipal Emergency Management and Fire Response Services by Mayor Mantello, Fire Chief Celluci, and Charles Jennings of Manitou Inc.
• Questions and Answers session
• Discussion of next steps

City Council

The Troy City Council passed a series of ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing the sale of city-owned properties via the proposal sale application method, with a motion to remove 492 2nd Ave from the sale list. The council also approved multiple budget amendments, a hazardous waste sharing agreement with Rensselaer County and the Town of Bethlehem, and a resolution supporting federal lead pipe rules. One resolution, supporting Assembly Bill 4612 on arterial maintenance reimbursement, was tabled.

• Approved ordinance authorizing sale of city-owned parcels by proposal sale application method (7-0), after removing 492 2nd Ave (4-3)
• Approved ordinance accepting grant funding for Gun Involved Violence Elimination (7-0)
• Approved ordinance accepting funds for Lead Rental Registry Program (7-0)
• Approved resolution for hazardous waste collection sharing with Rensselaer County and Town of Bethlehem (7-0)
• Approved resolution designating Fifth Avenue between 114th and 115th Streets as 'Enslin House Lane' (6-1)
• Approved resolution for Stop-DWI enforcement agreements with Rensselaer County (7-0)
• Approved resolution declaring Little Italy Market Place redevelopment will not have significant environmental impacts (7-0)
• Tabled resolution supporting Assembly Bill 4612 arterial maintenance reimbursement (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to rezone 74 New Turnpike Road to a Planned Development District. This change would allow Gulfstream Development LLC to build 86 rentable cottages for residents aged 55 and older.

• Rezoning of 74 New Turnpike Road from Single Family to Planned Development District
• Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funding across General, Capital Projects, and Special Grants funds
• Appropriation of Rensselaer County Department of Health funds for the Lead Rental Registry Program
• Project Development Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for temporary facilities at Frear Park
• Acceptance of the 2023 Financial Statement Audit prepared by the Bonadio Group

The Troy City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including accepting Rensselaer County health funds for a lead rental registry program, transferring general funds, and appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds. It also approved a project development agreement with Siemens Industry for temporary facilities at Frear Park, despite three dissenting votes, and passed resolutions on appointments and proclamations.

• Approved ordinance accepting Rensselaer County health funds for lead rental registry (7-0)
• Approved ordinance transferring funds within 2025 General Fund (6-1)
• Approved ordinance appropriating ARPA funds to General, Capital Projects, and Special Grants funds (6-1)
• Approved resolution appointing Thomas Casey and Irene Sorriento as Commissioners of Deeds (7-0)
• Approved resolution proclaiming March 2025 as Women's History Month (7-0)
• Approved resolution proclaiming March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (7-0)
• Approved resolution accepting 2023 financial statement and single audits (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Assembly Bill 4612 on arterial maintenance reimbursement (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on March 5, 2025, to hear and decide on several variance requests. Old business includes a use and area variance for restoring the American Theater at 285-289 River Street into a movie and performance venue. New business includes area variances to convert a former church at 560 Congress St into nine apartments, build a home and ADU at 188 7th Ave, and construct twelve townhouses at 604 7th Ave.

• Restoration of the American Theater at 285-289 River Street into a movie/performance venue, seeking variances for digital displays, signage illumination, and right-of-way encroachment.
• Conversion of former church at 560 Congress St into nine market-rate apartments, requesting a side setback variance of 9 feet 6 inches.
• Construction of a 2.5-story home and detached ADU at 188 7th Ave, seeking a lot width variance of 7 feet.
• Proposal for twelve townhouses at 604 7th Ave, requiring multiple variances for lot width, building frontage, and parking setbacks.

The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals approved all requested variances for the American Theater restoration at 285-289 River Street, including a use variance for digital display panels and sign illumination, an area variance for an additional electronic message center, and a right-of-way encroachment variance. The board also approved an area variance for a new home and ADU at 188 7th Ave. Two other area variance requests were tabled: one for a church conversion at 560 Congress St pending a survey, and one for townhouses at 604 7th Ave for plan revisions.

• Approved use variance for American Theater EMCs and sign illumination (5-0)
• Approved area variance for additional EMC at American Theater (5-0)
• Approved area variance for right-of-way encroachment at American Theater (5-0)
• Recommended city council amend zoning code to allow EMC where it replaces historic element (5-0)
• Approved area variance for 188 7th Ave home and ADU (5-0)
• Tabled area variance for 560 Congress St church conversion pending survey (5-0)
• Tabled area variance for 604 7th Ave townhouses for plan revisions (5-0)
• Approved February 5 meeting minutes (5-0)

Police Objective Review Board

The board will conduct a final review of the 2024 Annual Report and evaluate specific OPS files for transparency. The meeting also includes a review of implicit bias training and a request for legal insight regarding a New York Court of Appeals ruling.

• Final review and acceptance of Annual Report 2024
• Review of OPS files for cases 24-43, 24-45, and 24-47
• Presentation by Captain Magnetto on Implicit Bias training class
• Request for legal insight into a New York Court of Appeals ruling by Associate Justice Cannatoro

The Police Objective Review Board unanimously accepted its annual report with minor corrections, to be submitted to the city this month. The board reviewed three OPS files, agreeing with dispositions of exonerated for two and noting one closed by incident review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted annual report unanimously, with corrections
• Agreed with OPS disposition of exonerated for file 24-43
• Agreed with OPS disposition of exonerated for file 24-47
• Noted file 24-45 closed by incident review

Troy Industrial Development Authority

The Troy IDA will hold a public hearing and may vote on a project authorizing resolution for RDC Troy Holdings to convert the former Russell Sage residence hall at 39-45 Congress Street into 71 rental apartments at 60-80% AMI. The $8.3 million project includes sales tax, mortgage recording tax, and property tax abatements. The board will also approve minutes, hear reports, and review financials.

• Public hearing for RDC Troy Holdings to convert 39-45 Congress Street into 71 apartments at 60-80% AMI
• Project authorizing resolution vote for $8.3M conversion project
• Proposed sales tax exemption, mortgage recording tax exemption, and PILOT property tax abatement
• Approval of January 17, 2025 board meeting minutes

The Troy Industrial Development Authority approved a project authorizing resolution for RDC Troy Holdings, LLC to redevelop the former Russell Sage College residence hall at 39-45 Congress Street into 71 rental apartments. The project includes financial assistance in the form of sales and use tax exemptions, mortgage recording tax exemptions, and a 15-year PILOT agreement. The board also approved the January 2025 meeting minutes and financials, and entered executive session to discuss litigation with no action taken.

• Approved project authorizing resolution for RDC Troy Holdings, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2025 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 financials as presented (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation; no action taken

Troy Capital Resource Corporation

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss a $10,000 funding request from the Troy City Council for the 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Program. The board will also review a sponsorship request from the Tech Valley Center of Gravity.

• Troy City Council Neighborhood Improvement Program funding request: $10,000
• Tech Valley Center of Gravity sponsorship request
• Approval of January 17, 2025 board meeting minutes

The Troy Capital Resource Corporation board approved the January 2025 meeting minutes and financials, which showed a fund balance of $319,256 and a monthly deficit of $3,733. Two funding requests—for the Troy Neighborhood Improvement Program and the Tech Valley Center of Gravity—were tabled pending additional information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 17, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Approved January 2025 financials as presented
• Tabled Troy Neighborhood Improvement Program funding request
• Tabled Tech Valley Center of Gravity funding request

Troy Local Development Corporation

The Troy Local Development Corporation board will approve minutes from December and receive updates on ongoing projects including a geothermal project, King Fuels remediation, and a community business improvement grant. Financial reports will also be presented.

• Update on geothermal project timeline after National Grid deadline shift
• King Fuels remediation site security and fencing costs being sought
• Community Business Improvement Grant – recipient Collar City Mushrooms moving; repayment under review
• Financial report: November deficit of $42,776, total assets $3.9M
• Review of 2025 budget approved with CRC loan repayment moved to 2026

The Troy Local Development Corporation board approved the January 2025 financials as presented, showing a surplus of $153,956. The board also reviewed the ARPA program with $194,000 remaining for projects, discussed the geothermal agreement with National Grid, and noted ongoing remediation at the King Fuels site. No new business was discussed.

• Approved December 20, 2024 board meeting minutes
• Approved January 2025 financials as presented

City Council

The City Council Finance Meeting will discuss several budget amendments and ordinances. A primary item is the acceptance of a $548,107 grant from the Division of Criminal Justice Services for the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative.

• Acceptance of $548,107 GIVE grant for personnel, contractual services, and benefits
• Proposed zoning change for 74 New Turnpike Road to a Planned Development District
• Environmental review of the Little Italy Market Place Redevelopment Project between Liberty and Washington Streets
• Agreement with Rensselaer County and Town of Bethlehem for household hazardous waste disposal
• Designation of Fifth Avenue between 114th and 115th Streets as 'Enslin House Lane'

The Troy City Council unanimously approved all 14 items on the agenda, including accepting a state grant for gun violence elimination, authorizing sales of city-owned property, amending several grant fund budgets, and entering agreements for hazardous waste collection and Stop-DWI enforcement. The council also passed resolutions commemorating Enslin House, commending the Ancient Order of Hibernians, appointing commissioners of deeds, scheduling a public hearing for a planned development district, issuing a negative declaration for the Little Italy Market Place project, and urging preservation of federal lead rules.

• Accepted DCJS grant for Gun Involved Violence Elimination (7-0)
• Authorized sale of city-owned parcels via proposal sale application method (7-0)
• Amended Special Grants Fund budget three times (7-0 each)
• Approved MOA with Rensselaer County and Town of Bethlehem for hazardous waste collection (7-0)
• Designated Fifth Avenue between 114th and 115th Streets as 'Enslin House Lane' (7-0)
• Authorized two agreements with Rensselaer County for Stop-DWI enforcement and high visibility campaign (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Planned Development District at 74 New Turnpike Road (7-0)
• Issued negative declaration for Little Italy Market Place redevelopment project (7-0)

City Council

The Troy City Council held a brief special meeting on February 20, 2025, and passed two resolutions appointing commissioners of deeds for the city. Both resolutions passed unanimously with 7 ayes, 0 noes, and 0 abstentions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed commissioners of deeds (Resolution 15) — passed 7-0
• Appointed commissioners of deeds (Resolution 16) — passed 7-0

Civil Service Commission

The Troy Civil Service Commission will approve minutes, establish open competitive eligible lists for Police Officer, Account Clerk, and Personnel Technician, and review exam announcements for Building Maintenance Supervisor and Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. The commission will also consider an MSD-222 to create a new Director of Public Utilities position and its job specification.

• Establish open competitive eligible list for Police Officer, Exam #88819010
• Establish open competitive eligible list for Account Clerk, Exam #25001010
• Establish open competitive eligible list for Personnel Technician, Exam #88059010
• Consider MSD-222 to create one new Director of Public Utilities position in Public Utilities Unit
• Review exam announcements for Building Maintenance Supervisor (open & promotional) and Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds

The Troy Civil Service Commission approved all items on the agenda, including establishing a new Director of Public Utilities position and its job specification. It also established eligible lists for Police Officer, Account Clerk, and Personnel Technician exams, and approved exam announcements for Building Maintenance Supervisor and Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved minutes of Jan 21, 2025 public hearing and regular meeting (3-0)
• Established amended eligible list for Police Officer Exam #88819010 (3-0)
• Established eligible list for Account Clerk Exam #25001010 (3-0)
• Established eligible list for Personnel Technician Exam #88059010 (3-0)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Building Maintenance Supervisor Exam #85745010 (3-0)
• Approved promotional exam announcement for Building Maintenance Supervisor Exam #77558010 (3-0)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Exam #66620010 (3-0)
• Approved MSD-222 establishing Director of Public Utilities position and job specification (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several site plans and special use permits for residential and commercial projects. These include new apartment constructions, a bank branch, and the restoration of a theater.

• TAP, Inc. proposal for two 3-story buildings with 31 owner-occupied units at 230 Second Street, 77 Adams Street, 71 Adams Street, 224 Second Street, and 222 Second Street
• HBS Architects_Engineers proposal for a 2,848 sq ft freestanding bank branch at 75-81 Vandenburgh Avenue
• Arts Center & Theatre of Schenectady, Inc (dba Proctors) proposal to restore the American Theatre at 285-289 River Street
• Lake Shore Construction Group, LLC proposal for a 1,680 SF telecommunications facility at 50 Water Plant Rd
• Ekrem Redzematovic proposal to convert a former church into 9 market rate apartments at 560 Congress Street

The Troy Planning Board approved a 31-unit owner-occupied housing project at 230 Second Street, including site plan, subdivision, and lot line adjustments, with a negative SEQRA declaration. It also gave final approval for a new bank branch at 75-81 Vandenburgh Avenue and declared complete a telecommunications facility application at 50 Water Plant Rd, scheduling a public hearing for March 18. A proposal to convert a former church at 560 Congress Street into 9 apartments was not heard because the applicant was not in attendance.

• Approved 31-unit housing project at 230 Second Street (5-0)
• Issued negative SEQRA declaration for 230 Second Street project (5-0)
• Approved site plan for bank branch at 75-81 Vandenburgh Avenue (5-0)
• Declared telecommunications facility application complete at 50 Water Plant Rd (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 18 on telecommunications facility (5-0)
• Adopted January 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 PM (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a confirmation hearing for Acting Comptroller Jack Krokos, who has been nominated by the Mayor to serve as permanent Comptroller. The council will vote on a resolution to confirm the appointment.

• Resolution confirming appointment of Jack L. Krokos as City Comptroller

City Council

The Troy City Council passed all five ordinances and all ten resolutions on the agenda. Two items drew a single dissenting vote: an ordinance amending Chapter 216 of the Troy City Code (6-1, Steele opposed) and a resolution confirming Jack L. Krokos as City Comptroller (6-1, Vera opposed). All other items passed 7-0.

• Declared city-owned personal property surplus and directed sale/disposal (7-0)
• Approved settlement of Rite Aid tax certiorari proceedings (7-0)
• Accepted DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant funds (7-0)
• Accepted NYS Homeland Security funds for police equipment (7-0)
• Amended Chapter 216 of Troy City Code (6-1, Steele no)
• Authorized sale of surplus real property at 9 Hills Landing (7-0)
• Entered intermunicipal police tactical team agreement with Town of Colonie (7-0)
• Confirmed Jack L. Krokos as City Comptroller (6-1, Vera no)

City Council

The Troy City Council will consider an ordinance raising admission and season-pass fees at the Knickerbacker Ice Skating Facility, a resolution confirming Jack L. Krokos as City Comptroller, and a resolution authorizing a brokerage agreement with Heer Realty, Inc., to market and sell the city-owned surplus property at 34 Centerview Drive at a 5% commission. A public forum will precede the votes.

• Ordinance increasing Knickerbacker Ice Skating Facility fees: children 6 and under free (residents) vs. $2 (non-residents); adult admission $4 (resident) vs. $6 (non-resident); senior & veteran free (resident) vs. $2 (non-resident); skate rentals free (resident) vs. $5 (non-resident); season passes: adult $200, child $150, family $250 (residents only)
• Resolution confirming Jack L. Krokos as City Comptroller, appointed by the Mayor
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a real estate brokerage agreement with Heer Realty, Inc., for the marketing and sale of 34 Centerview Drive at a 5% commission, with any purchase contract subject to Council approval

The Troy City Council held a finance meeting and took three substantive actions. It passed an ordinance amending Chapter 216 of the city code, with an amendment approved 7-0 and the ordinance itself passing 6-1. The council confirmed Jack L. Krokos as City Comptroller by a 6-0 vote and authorized the mayor to sign a real estate brokerage agreement with Heer Realty, Inc. for the sale of surplus city property, passing 7-0.

• Amended Chapter 216 of city code (amendment passed 7-0; ordinance passed 6-1)
• Confirmed Jack L. Krokos as City Comptroller (6-0)
• Authorized real estate brokerage agreement with Heer Realty, Inc. for surplus property sale (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear several variance requests for residential conversions and new housing projects. The board will decide on building heights, parking setbacks, and unit sizes for multiple properties.

• 2751 Fifth Ave: Proposed 73-unit senior affordable apartments requesting height and setback variances
• 39-45 Congress Street: Proposal to convert former Russel SAGE dormitory into 71 apartments
• 230 Second Street: Proposed 31-unit housing project with 13 parking spaces on Franklin St
• 285-289 River Street: Proposed restoration of The American Theater into a movie and performance venue
• 253 6th Ave: Request to convert a single-family residence into a two-family dwelling

The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals approved a use variance allowing a single-family home at 253 6th Ave to become a two-family dwelling. The board also approved an area variance for a 27-unit housing project at 230 Second Street, with a parking restriction. Two other proposals were tabled: the American Theater marquee illumination variance and the 73-unit senior housing project at 2751 Fifth Ave.

• Approved use variance for 253 6th Ave two-family conversion (5-0)
• Approved area variance for 230 Second Street housing project, reduced to 27 units (4-1)
• Restricted parking at 230 Second Street to vehicles no longer than 17 ft
• Tabled American Theater marquee illumination variance (5-0)
• Tabled 2751 Fifth Ave senior housing area variance (5-0)
• Approved January 5 meeting minutes (5-0)

Police Objective Review Board

The Police Objective Review Board will discuss the draft status of its Annual Report, develop an orientation program for new members, and address recent police/community activities. Captain Magnetto is scheduled to present two OPS case files for board review of body-worn evidence.

• Discuss draft status of the Annual Report
• Develop orientation program for board members
• Address recent police/community activities and their effect on the community
• Review two OPS case files (body-worn evidence) presented by Captain Magnetto

The Police Objective Review Board met without a quorum and discussed training, background checks, and a complaint about destroyed ashes. The board agreed with the police department's exoneration in one case (OPS 24-41) but disagreed in another (OPS 24-42), recommending further review of a vehicle search. No formal votes were taken.

• Agreed with exoneration in OPS 24-41 (harassment complaint)
• Disagreed with exoneration in OPS 24-42 (illegal search complaint)
• Recommended addressing body camera audio loss in OPS 24-41
• Discussed training program for new members (no action)
• Discussed background check procedures (no action)

City Council

The Troy City Council's Finance Committee will consider multiple ordinances and resolutions, including a tax certiorari settlement with Rite Aid Corporation that would reduce the assessed value of its property at 272 Hoosick Street. Other items include declaring city-owned personal property as surplus, accepting federal and state grants for police operations and equipment, and authorizing a mutual police tactical team agreement with the Town of Colonie. The council will also vote on a resolution to sell surplus real property at 9 Hills Landing.

• Settlement of tax certiorari by Rite Aid Corp. for 272 Hoosick Street; revised assessment from $4,030,000 to $3,055,000; potential refunds of $21,809 (school), $6,932 (county), $15,512 (city)
• Declaration of surplus city-owned vehicles and equipment including two ambulances, a damaged 2020 Ford Fusion, and police bicycles
• Resolution authorizing sale of surplus real property at 9 Hills Landing via quitclaim deed
• Resolution to enter intermunicipal agreement with Town of Colonie for mutual provision of police tactical team services
• Acceptance of $24,669 from DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant and $152,535 from NYS Division of Homeland Security for police equipment via budget amendments

The Troy City Council held a finance meeting on January 23, 2025, and unanimously passed all items on the agenda. This included ordinances to declare surplus property, settle a tax certiorari with Rite Aid, accept federal and state grant funds, and resolutions to sell city-owned property, enter into a police mutual aid agreement with Colonie, and proclaim Black History Month. All votes were 7-0.

• Declared city-owned personal property as surplus and directed comptroller to sell/dispose (7-0)
• Approved settlement of tax certiorari proceedings by Rite Aid Corporation (7-0)
• Amended 2025 budget to accept DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant funds (7-0)
• Amended 2025 budget to accept NYS Homeland Security funds for police equipment (7-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute contract for sale of surplus real property at 9 Hills Landing (7-0)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement with Town of Colonie for police tactical team services (7-0)
• Authorized fire chief to complete Comstar rate change for ambulance billing services (7-0)
• Proclaimed February 2025 as Black History Month in Troy (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission is meeting to amend civil service rules regarding job titles and the NYS HELPS program. They will also consider the creation of two new Account Clerk positions for the Troy Housing Appointing Authority.

• Addition of Secretary I, Typist, Stock Clerk, and Registration Clerk to the NYS Civil Service HELPS program
• Addition of Water Plant Maintenance Assistant, Video Clerk, Recreation Maintenance Worker II, Golf Course Manager, and Senior Auto Mechanic to Non-Competitive Class Titles
• Proposal to establish two additional Account Clerk positions for Troy Housing
• Review of January 7, 2025, special meeting minutes

The Troy Civil Service Commission unanimously approved amendments to the Civil Service Rules Appendix B, adding four titles to the NYS HELPS program and five new job titles. They also approved the minutes from the January 7 special meeting and established two additional Account Clerk positions for the Troy Housing Appointing Authority.

• Approved amendment adding Secretary I, Typist, Stock Clerk, Registration Clerk to HELPS program (3-0)
• Approved amendment adding Water Plant Maintenance Assistant, Video Clerk, Recreation Maintenance Worker II, Golf Course Manager, Senior Auto Mechanic titles (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 special meeting (3-0)
• Approved MSD-222A establishing two additional Account Clerk positions for Troy Housing Appointing Authority (3-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two amendments to the Troy Civil Service Rules Appendix B. The first amendment adds several titles to the NYS HELPS program. The second adds titles to the non-competitive class.

• Amendment to add Secretary I (HELPS), Typist (HELPS), Stock Clerk (HELPS), and Registration Clerk (HELPS) to Appendix B
• Amendment to add Water Plant Maintenance Assistant, Video Clerk, Recreation Maintenance Worker II, Golf Course Manager, and Senior Auto Mechanic to non-competitive titles

The Troy Civil Service Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved two amendments to the Troy Civil Service Rules Appendix B. The first adds Secretary I, Typist, Stock Clerk, and Registration Clerk to the NYS Civil Service HELPS program. The second adds Water Plant Maintenance Assistant, Video Clerk, Recreation Maintenance Worker II, Golf Course Manager, and Senior Auto Mechanic to the non-competitive class title list. No public comments were offered, and the hearing closed with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved amendment adding Secretary I (HELPS), Typist (HELPS), Stock Clerk (HELPS), Registration Clerk (HELPS) to Appendix B (3-0)
• Approved amendment adding Water Plant Maintenance Assistant, Video Clerk, Recreation Maintenance Worker II, Golf Course Manager, Senior Auto Mechanic to Appendix B non-competitive titles (3-0)
• Closed public hearing with no comments (3-0)

Planning Board

The Troy Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider several major development proposals, including the demolition of the Taylor superblock for 308 residential units and commercial space, a dormitory conversion to 71 apartments, and a new 73-unit senior affordable housing project. Other items include a subdivision for 14 townhouses and a bank branch. The board will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• 125 River Street: Demolish existing buildings and construct 308 residential units with 2,135 sq ft of ground-floor commercial space (Taylor superblock redevelopment)
• 39-45 Congress Street: Convert former Russell Sage dormitory into 71 market-rate apartments (no exterior changes)
• 74 New Turnpike: Sketch plan for a Planned Development District of 86 single-family cottages on former Leonard Hospital site
• 2751 Fifth Ave: Construct 73-unit senior affordable apartment building with ground-floor parking (Home Leasing)
• 604 Seventh Avenue: Subdivide 5.5-acre lot into 14 lots for market-rate townhouses (Lansing Fields)

The Troy Planning Board gave final approval to the Taylor superblock redevelopment at 125 River Street, which will demolish existing buildings and construct 308 residential units with ground-floor commercial space. The board also approved a 71-unit apartment conversion at 39-45 Congress Street, contingent on a zoning variance, and advanced several other projects including a 14-lot subdivision, an 86-cottage planned development, a 73-unit senior housing project, and a bank branch. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved final site plan for 125 River Street (308 units, 2,135 sq ft commercial) (4-0)
• Approved 39-45 Congress Street apartment conversion, contingent on ZBA variance (4-0)
• Declared Planning Board lead agency for 604 Seventh Avenue subdivision (4-0)
• Declared 604 Seventh Avenue application complete; hearing set for March 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve 74 New Turnpike PDD for 86 cottages (4-0)
• Declared Planning Board lead agency for 2751 Fifth Ave senior housing (4-0)
• Declared 2751 Fifth Ave application complete (4-0)
• Declared 75-81 Vandenburgh Ave bank branch Type II; hearing set for Feb 18, 2025 (4-0)

Troy Industrial Development Authority

The Troy Industrial Development Authority is considering an authorizing resolution for Hendrick Hudson Building, LLC. The proposal involves converting commercial spaces on the 5th through 7th floors of 200 Broadway into up to 27 market-rate apartments.

• Public hearing for Hendrick Hudson Building, LLC regarding the 200 Broadway Conversion Project
• Proposed $7M capital investment to create a total of 53 apartment units and 10,000 sf of commercial space
• Proposed financial assistance including sales and use tax exemptions, mortgage recording tax exemptions, and a partial real property tax abatement (PILOT)
• Estimated total financial assistance of $1,603,076
• Discussion of City Staffing Fee

The Troy Industrial Development Authority approved a project authorizing resolution for Hendrick Hudson Building LLC, amending a previously approved PILOT project to add up to 27 new market-rate apartments at 200 Broadway. The board also approved a $125,000 city staffing fee for 2024 and the December financials. No public comments were received at the hearing.

• Approved Project Authorizing Resolution for Hendrick Hudson Building LLC (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 city staffing fee for 2024 (7-0)
• Approved December 2024 financials as presented (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 6 and December 20, 2024 meetings

Troy Capital Resource Corporation

The Troy Capital Resource Corporation board will consider a $3,500 funding request from the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market for a mural project at its winter home in the Troy Atrium. The board will also review financial statements showing a net loss of $63,166.66 for 2024 and approve minutes from the November 1, 2024 meeting. The meeting includes an executive director's report and old business.

• Troy Waterfront Farmers Market requests $3,500 for murals to beautify its winter location in the Troy Atrium
• December 31, 2024 financial statement shows total assets of $328,716.13 and net income loss of $63,166.66
• November 2024 board approved 2025 budget with grants & donations set at $30,000 per year
• Agenda includes approval of minutes from the November 1, 2024 board meeting

The Troy Capital Resource Corporation board approved a $3,500 funding request for the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market mural program, which will hire artists and rent a lift to beautify the indoor market space. The board also approved the minutes from the November 1, 2024 meeting and the December 2024 financials, which showed a surplus of $2,199. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $3,500 for Troy Waterfront Farmers Market mural program
• Approved November 1, 2024 board meeting minutes
• Approved December 2024 financials as presented

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear several variance requests for residential and commercial projects. Decisions include a request to convert a dormitory into 71 apartments and a proposal to restore the American Theater marquee.

• Request for internal illumination of the marquee at The American Theater (285-289 River Street)
• Request for 10,466 sf relief of required floor area to convert the Russel SAGE dormitory into 71 apartments (39-45 Congress Street)
• Request for a 24-foot front setback relief for 13 parking spaces at a 31-unit housing project (230 Second Street)
• Use variance request to convert a single-family residence into a two-family dwelling (253 6th Ave)
• Setback relief requests for two mixed-use buildings with 308 residential units and 2,135 sf of retail (125 River St)

The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals approved all five variances for the proposed mixed-use development at 125 River St, including front and side setback relief for two buildings totaling 308 residential units and 2,135 sq ft of retail space. The board also tabled a parking variance for a 31-unit housing project at 230 Second St and declared itself lead agency for a use variance at 253 6th Ave. Meeting minutes from December 4 were approved.

• Approved front side setback variance for 125 River St (5-0)
• Approved side setback variance for 125 River St (5-0)
• Approved all five variances for PLZBA 2024 0022 (5-0)
• Tabled parking variance for 230 Second St to February meeting
• Declared ZBA lead agency for 253 6th Ave use variance (5-0)
• Approved December 4 meeting minutes (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

This special meeting of the Troy Civil Service Commission includes approval of prior minutes, review of exam announcements, establishment of eligible lists for police positions, and consideration of adding four new city positions (one Housing Compliance Technician, three Assistant Code Inspectors).

• Review of open competitive exam announcement for Project Supervisor, Exam #89058010
• Establish open competitive eligible list for four years for Police Officer, #88819010
• Establish open competitive eligible list for four years for Police Officer Spanish Speaking, #88820010
• Consider MSD-222A to establish one additional position of Housing Compliance Technician
• Consider MSD-222A to establish three additional positions of Assistant Code Inspector

The Troy Civil Service Commission unanimously approved minutes, exam announcements for Project Supervisor and Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator, established four-year eligible lists for Police Officer and Police Officer Spanish Speaking, and approved MSD-222A forms to add one Housing Compliance Technician and three Assistant Code Inspector positions. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Project Supervisor, Exam #89058010 (3-0)
• Established 4-year eligible list for Police Officer, #88819010 (3-0)
• Established 4-year eligible list for Police Officer Spanish Speaking, #88820010 (3-0)
• Approved open competitive exam announcement for Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator, Exam #60016570 (3-0)
• Approved MSD-222A to add one Housing Compliance Technician position (3-0)
• Approved MSD-222A to add three Assistant Code Inspector positions (3-0)

Police Objective Review Board

The Police Objective Review Board will discuss the layout of the 2024 Annual Report. The board will interview candidate Paul Higgitt Jr. and review case file OPS-24-32, including body camera footage presented by Capt. Magnetto.

• Discussion on 2024 Annual Report preparation
• Interview of candidate Paul Higgitt Jr.
• Review of case file OPS-24-32 and body camera footage

The Police Objective Review Board met on January 6, 2025, and unanimously agreed with the findings in case OPS 24-32, which involved allegations of excessive force and false arrest. The board also interviewed a candidate for a vacancy but deferred voting on the appointment to a future meeting. Test scores from the September police exam are set to be released January 7, with twelve positions to fill.

• Upheld findings in OPS 24-32 (excessive force, false arrest) by unanimous vote
• Interviewed candidate for board vacancy; vote deferred to future meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to address ordinances and resolutions. The agenda includes a vacancy list for various city departments.

• Vacancy list including 11 Police Officer positions
• Vacancy list including 5 Firefighter positions
• Vacancy list for City Engineer and City Comptroller
• Vacancy list for 4 Sewer Maintenance Person positions

The Troy City Council met on January 2, 2025, but took no substantive actions. The meeting was called to order, roll was taken with several members absent, one member of the public spoke during public forum, and the meeting adjourned after five minutes. No decisions, approvals, or discussions of substance were recorded.