The meeting featured a public hearing regarding a proposed local law to amend the city code to permit farm stands in residential zoning districts. Additionally, the Sheriff addressed the council to discuss issues surrounding police officer recruitment, the reimbursement of training costs, and the ongoing collaboration between the Sheriff's Office and the City Police Department. The council also engaged in a discussion concerning the financial challenges of sustaining the city's independent police department and the need for future dialogue regarding service delivery and cost management.
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Common Council of the City of Glens Falls Regular Meeting
The meeting focused on the adoption of two separate bond resolutions regarding city infrastructure. The council authorized the issuance of $533,540 in bonds to fund a lead service line inventory and $241,500 in bonds to fund lead service line replacement projects.
Apr 28, 2026·Board meeting
Glens Falls Common Council Regular Meeting
The council conducted a public hearing regarding community development needs and funding priorities for the Program Year 2026 CDBG. Key actions included the approval of various manual payments for the Controller's Office and CDBG activities, as well as the approval of multiple resolutions involving labor attorney retention, property encroachments, police department overtime, and a house demolition payment. Additionally, the council approved a tax payment plan, defined job titles, authorized bike rack installations, and scheduled a future public hearing concerning a parking prohibition on Jay Street. The meeting also included reports from various committees and old and new business items, such as a proclamation for childcare provider day.
Mar 10, 2026·Board meeting
Glens Falls Common Council Regular Meeting
The Council discussed various administrative and operational items, including the approval of mobile food and outside dining permits, authorization of additional architectural services for a market project, and support for municipal assistance. Key resolutions included the nomination of a city court judge, the execution of an agreement for storm water management, and the acceptance of a PVB report. Furthermore, the Council addressed emergency housing rehabilitation funding, an amendment to a design services fee proposal, and an agreement for an opioid epidemic response program. Personnel actions included the provisional appointment of a City Controller and the reorganization of the Mayor's office staff. Additionally, encroachment permits for fiber infrastructure were approved, and various budgetary transfers and invoice payments were authorized.
