City of Glens Falls Common Council Regular Session
The Council meeting included multiple public hearings regarding proposed amendments to the city code related to farm stands in zoning districts, the addition of chapter 20 concerning videoconferencing for public bodies, and amendments to signs and encroachments codes. Key agenda items included the acceptance of grants for community reforestation and STOP DWI programs, budget transfers for sanitary sewer and solar project expenses, the approval of a contract for biosolids transport and disposal, and the authorization of a license agreement for a YMCA parking lot. Furthermore, the council discussed professional engineering services for a regional inflow and infiltration study and set public hearings for the 2027 budgets for the General Fund, Water and Sewer Funds, and the Civic Center.
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The meeting included three public hearings regarding proposed local law amendments: allowing farm stands in specific zoning districts, establishing a procedure for emergency video conferencing for public bodies, and revising codes related to signs and encroachments. The council session also addressed public comments concerning the fiscal status of municipal parking lots and challenges with winter street clearing. Committee reports provided updates on firefighter labor negotiations, the development of new parking permit fee structures, and ongoing policy reviews involving tree commission duties and AC transfers.
Oct 14, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Board of Public Safety Regular Meeting
The Board discussed various public safety and infrastructure items. Topics included the design scope for the Middle School crosswalk, updates on the use of speed pillows on Bush Street, pedestrian safety concerns regarding a crosswalk at the Queensbury Hotel, and a discussion on prohibiting right turns on red at the Lawrence and Ridge Street intersection. Additionally, the Board addressed traffic concerns at the intersection of South and Elm, approved road closures for the Adirondack Stampede, and reviewed police and fire department reports.
Oct 13, 2026·Board meeting
Glens Falls Common Council Regular Common Council Meeting
The council held a public hearing regarding a resolution to amend the city code to prohibit right turns on red signals to improve fire vehicle safety. Public comments addressed concerns about homelessness in the downtown area, the burden of increased parking pass fees on small businesses, the presence of hateful graffiti and propaganda on a local parking garage, and the need for more inclusive data collection for downtown parking studies. Committee reports included updates from the Audit and Finance Committee on invoice reviews, the Labor Management Personnel Committee on successful health insurance premium negotiations for 2027, the Policy Committee on the status of various city policies including procurement and whistleblower guidelines, and the Technology Committee regarding the Star Tech contract.
