City of Cortland Common Council Special Meeting Minutes
The council meeting centered on the review of the 2027 tentative city budget. Key topics included a discussion on the proposed 7.38% tax increase, the impact of potential changes in state aid for Temporary Assistance to Municipalities, and strategies for revenue shortfall mitigation. Additionally, the council reviewed the Police Department's budget proposal, discussing personnel cost adjustments, the elimination of specific patrol and sergeant positions, accreditation delays, and the transition to a new patrol vehicle leasing model.
Sep 23, 2026
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The Commission reviewed monthly financial reports, including an update on budget variances for fuel and clothing, and discussed various departmental activities such as vehicle maintenance, animal report trends, and officer injury reports. Old business topics included a recruit resignation, potential vehicle procurement strategies, training updates regarding the Taser 10 transition, accreditation progress, and the use of the 2026 LE Tech Grant for security camera expansion. New business items covered the submission of the 2026 LE Tech Grant, personnel changes including recent resignations and new Parking Enforcement Officer hires, policy modifications, and an increase in Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests. An executive session was conducted to discuss a personnel issue.
Aug 26, 2026·Board meeting
Police Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
The Commission reviewed July financial reports, including the audit of invoices, budget status, and expenses related to vehicle maintenance and fuel. Various operational reports were discussed, covering animal calls, detective bureau cases, overtime trends, and the use of force. Key updates included the status of current recruits, police vehicle procurement planning, and accreditation progress. New business items addressed the upcoming LE Tech grant application, a successful community engagement event at Arby's, the hiring of two part-time parking enforcement officers, and the transition to new Taser 10 equipment. The Commission also scheduled the November and December meeting plans and conducted an executive session regarding a personnel issue.
Jul 29, 2026·Board meeting
Police Commission Minutes
The commission reviewed departmental reports for the month, including budget updates, training progress, vehicle maintenance, and arrest statistics. Old business covered recruit updates, vehicle status, training initiatives, accreditation preparation, and ongoing public discussions regarding short-term parking. New business included discussions on a LE Tech grant application, the certified civil service list, fiscal constraints, a critical incident debriefing regarding a suicide investigation, and recruitment for a parking enforcement officer. Additionally, it was noted that the December meeting will be cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.
