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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 7:00 P.M.

Regular Meeting

Common Council Chambers

Mayor McDonald led in the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 PM

Roll call was taken

PRESENT: Mayor McDonald
Council President Kennedy

Council Member Feeley

Council Member Primeau

Council Member Grignon

Council Member Riberdy

EXCUSED: Council Member DeChiaro
ALSO PRESENT: Ms. Carol Shufelt, Recording Secretary

A presentation was given by Peter Lynch, representative of Captain’s Lookout. Mr. Lynch stated that in July they were approved for 148 units. At that time, we did not have Smith what was then known as Smith’s Seal Coating Parcel. We changed the configuration to 142 units. The consumer stated that there is a large desire for the view of the riverfront. Another issue is the staircases; many of the consumers have requested the absence of stairs. We have come up with a plan that actually meets the market demand and environmentally softer on the site. We are going to have 5 buildings attached each with four story condominiums above a garage floor it gives us 218 covered parking spaces and 90 outside spaces for a total of 308 parking spaces it will have more green spaces and between each building there will be a courtyard, there will also be a 4,000sq. ft. clubhouse along the river. What they will be looking for is zero line setbacks when we go to the Planning Board. Council Member Primeau asked if there is access for fire trucks from the back and the front. Mr. Lynch stated that there is access in the back and the walking path in the front was designed as well for fire truck access.

Council Member DeChiaro introduced Resolution No. 36 for 2007

A RESOLUTION TO REFER APPLICATION OF F.G.R. ASSOCIATES, LLC, TO AMEND EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO THE PLANNING BOARD

A roll call vote was taken, Council President Kennedy, and Council Members Feeley, Primeau, Grignon, and Riberdy voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 36 for 2007 was passed.

Council Member Grignon introduced Resolution No. 37 for 2007

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ANNUL BUDGET

A roll call vote was taken, Council President Kennedy, and Council Members Feeley, Primeau, Grignon, and Riberdy voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 37 for 2007 was passed. A copy of budget transfers are attached.

Council Member Grignon introduced Resolution No. 38 for 2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE ANNUAL AUDITS OF THE FINANCES OF THE CITY OF COHOES

A roll call vote was taken, Council President Kennedy, and Council Members Feeley, Primeau, Grignon, and Riberdy voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 38 for 2007 was passed.

Council Member Feeley introduced Resolution No. 39 for 2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COHOES TO EXECUTE A PROJECT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, FOR STATE FUNDS FOR THE COHOES YOUTH BUREAU

A roll call vote was taken, Council President Kennedy, and Council Members Feeley, Primeau, Grignon, and Riberdy voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 39 for 2007 was passed.

Council Member Feeley introduced Resolution No. 40 for 2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COHOES TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF YOUTH SERVICE PROJECTS

A roll call vote was taken, Council President Kennedy, and Council Members Feeley, Primeau, Grignon, and Riberdy voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 40 for 2007 was passed.

Council Member Feeley introduced Resolution No. 41 for the year 2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM THE EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESTORE NY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT AND RECEIVE A GRANT FOR RESTORATION OF BUILDINGS IN THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AREA

A roll call vote was taken, Council President Kennedy, and Council Members Feeley, Primeau, Grignon, and Riberdy voted “AYE”. Resolution No. 41 for 2007 was passed.

Mayor McDonald Recognized Cub Scout Troop 670 was here in attendance tonight for their citizenship effort.

Mr. George Hebert of the Local CSEA Union presented Michael Durocher with an award.

At 7:55 PM, Council President Kennedy made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Grignon. All members voted “AYE”.

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Lori A. Yando, City Clerk