Notable Items for Council Meeting on 10/27
October brought forth beautiful foliage through the Adirondacks and a plethora of community events, whether running, biking, or celebrating the gorgeous change in seasons. The council continues to deliberate regarding the parking permit proposal that ultimately failed on the October 13th Common Council meeting, and the Audit and Finance Committee, working with the Quality of Life Committee, is working with the City Clerk’s office to release a potential resolution in November. But tonight, our agenda is packed with public hearings for exciting changes to the city.
The Common Council public meeting begins at 7:10pm on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026. Be sure to join on the third-floor City Courtroom for a whirlwind of thoughtful public hearings, interesting discussions, and some exciting resolutions. I’ll highlight some resolutions below, but if you want more detail, be sure to delve into the agenda on the city website.
Public Hearings for City Changes:
The Council will discuss and potentially approve amending Chapter 220 of the City Code to permit farm stands in certain zoning districts, subject to applicable standards and review requirements. Learn more about the proposed change and its accompanied regulations on the agenda.
The Council will discuss and potentially approve amending Part I of the City Code to add a new Chapter 20 concerning Videoconferencing at Meetings of Public Bodies, which will authorize the City’s Boards, Commissions, Councils and other bodies, including the Common Council, to use videoconferencing. Learn more about the proposed change and its details on the agenda.
The Council will discuss and potentially approve amending City Code, Chapters 180 and 189, concerning Signs and Encroachments, specifically City Code §§ 180-4 and 189-19, to provide that the decision when banners are allowed to be displayed. Learn more about the proposed change and its details on the agenda.
The Council will set a public hearing on November 10th, 2026, at 7:15pm for the General Fund, Water, Sewer, and Civic Center Budgets. Learn more about the proposed budgets on the agenda and the city website.
Notable Agenda Items:
The Council will discuss and potentially authorize the submission of an application to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Urban and Community Forestry’s 2026 Community Reforestation Grant to support community forestry initiatives. To learn more, visit the New York State DEC website.
The Council will discuss and potentially award a bid contract for Biosolids Transport and Disposal Services to New England Waste Services of ME, Inc (dba Casella Organics) for $3,688,508. The Wastewater Treatment Plant’s (WWTP) current biosolids transport and disposal method is no longer a viable option. It will be paid out from the Sewer Fund Expense Line G78130 4479.4 Sludge Disposal. Learn more about the bidding proposals on the agenda.
The Council will discuss and potentially approve of an agreement for the construction and maintenance of a paved parking area consisting of approximately 225 parking spaces for patrons of the YMCA and the general public, subject to required site-plan and other approvals. Learn more about agreement on the agenda.
The Council will discuss and potentially amend City Code, Chapter 208 concerning Vehicles and Traffic, specifically City Code § 208-53 (“Prohibited Right Turns on Red Signal”) to prohibit turning right from Lawrence Street onto Ridge Street and turning right from May Street onto Ridge Street during a steady red light.
If you are unable to attend the public meeting and want to have your voice heard, please send me an email at fifthward@cityofglensfallsny.gov.
