Mary Catherine Polera

The council discussed various resolutions and ordinances including the acceptance of a donation from the Bank of Utica, a budget amendment for 2025 ARPA and interfund transfers, and a transfer of settlement funds for pump station repairs. Capital account amendments were approved for the Erie Boulevard transportation project and a water quality improvement grant for dam rehabilitation. The council also authorized agreements with the Oneida County Stop-DWI program, designated itself as lead agency for an environmental review regarding a facility expansion, and approved a bond ordinance for sewer system improvements and a speed limit reduction for a school zone.

The board authorized several actions including advertising for bids for disaster and tornado recovery projects, purchasing equipment for the Animal Control vehicle, and completing a budgetary transfer. Additionally, the board approved professional service agreements for generator maintenance, lead service replacement and engineering, and asphalt paving and resurfacing. A change order was approved for an electric company contract, and the sale of several city-owned parcels was authorized.

The board authorized several agreements, including a youth baseball program, a fireworks display for a waterfront event, professional services for a multiuse trail project, and participation in Oneida County Stop-DWI programs involving selective patrols and a high visibility engagement campaign. Additionally, the board approved a change order for the Erie Boulevard Wheels to Heels Streetscape Project and authorized an easement with National Grid for pole installation.

The council meeting addressed various administrative and municipal matters. Key topics included environmental quality reviews for the rehabilitation of Boyd Dam and sewer system equipment replacements, along with resolutions to accept donations from Adirondack Bank, Air City Lofts, and the Teugega Country Club. The council authorized grant applications for park improvements, delegated authority to the Commissioner of Public Works regarding staff training, and designated itself as lead agency for SEQR concerning zoning amendments for battery energy storage systems. Additionally, the council approved multiple bond ordinances for infrastructure projects and authorized the sale of several city-owned parcels.

The Board of Estimate and Contract addressed several administrative and operational matters, including the authorization of a budgetary transfer for police equipment and the sale of surplus equipment via public auction. The board authorized blanket legislation for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant activities. Additionally, various professional service agreements were approved for conceptual design at Steven's Field, Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, traffic engineering services for speed feedback signs, and engineering services for the Boyd Dam project. The board also authorized a collective bargaining agreement with the Rome Philip S. McDonald Police Benevolent Association, Inc. for 2026 through 2029.