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Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Of Glens Falls Common Council Meeting Minutes
The Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed use of farmstands in residential districts and discussed plans for a new Farmer's Market and the feasibility of a new Public Safety Building. Committee reports covered updates on Planning & Development, Audit & Finance, Personnel & Labor, Policy, Technology, and Quality-Of-Life issues. Resolutions were passed regarding an option and access agreement for a potential firehouse/public safety property, approval of warrants, Clerk's office and parking violation reports, mobile food license applications, retainment bonuses for lifeguards, mileage reimbursement rates, budget line adjustments, and a special event exemption for the October Fest. The Council also approved a Letter of Intent for a renewable energy project at the landfill, updated EMS billing rates, authorized participation in the AARP Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Network, scheduled a future public hearing on parking ordinance amendments, and ratified a memorandum of agreement with CSEA regarding compensatory time.
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The Council conducted public hearings regarding a Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan and the use of farmstands in residential districts. Committee reports covered topics such as parking permit fees, various city policies, lifeguard shortages, and infrastructure projects. Resolutions were passed approving parking agreements, budget adjustments for the police department, Community Development Block Grant payments, and financing for a new police vehicle. Additionally, the Council ratified environmental service change orders for the recreation center and adopted the Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan. An Option and Access Agreement for the property at 124 Ridge Street was also approved to facilitate due diligence for potential public safety use.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Quality Of Life Committee Meeting Recording
The meeting focused on strategies for addressing the regional shortage of lifeguards for city pools and beaches. Key discussions included the implementation of a junior lifeguard program where students shadow experienced staff, plans to offer certification courses in-house to candidates, and the need for better marketing to attract potential lifeguards from school sports teams and the general public. Additionally, the committee addressed concerns regarding accessible parking and the necessity of preserving short-term public and customer parking spaces in city lots.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Glens Falls Zoning Board of Appeals Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The board addressed several zoning variance applications. Action was taken to table a request for an area variance regarding 72 Cool Jav. The board approved an area variance application for 54 Mason Street to allow for excess lot coverage and an area variance for 105 Dixon Avenue regarding a sideyard setback. Additionally, the board considered an application for a lot coverage and rear yard setback variance for a shed at 65 First Street.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
