Council rejects Resolution 99 — USDA Wildlife Management Services (Crow Hazing) Contract, 0–7

Ordinance 47 — Transfer of Funds Within the 2026 General Fund

7 yes, 0 no

Ordinance 48 — Sale of City-Owned Parcels by Auction (as amended)

7 yes, 0 no

Resolution 97 — Accepting the 2025 Financial Statement Audit by the Bonadio Group

7 yes, 0 no

Resolution 98 — Honoring the Life and Legacy of Gloria M. Steinem

7 yes, 0 no

Resolution 99 — USDA Wildlife Management Services (Crow Hazing) Contract

0 yes, 7 no

Resolution 100 — Supporting S10700 Regulating E-Moto Sales

7 yes, 0 no

Resolution 101 — Appointing Commissioner of Deeds

7 yes, 0 no

Auction Sale of Thirteen City-Owned Surplus Parcels

Various locations incl. 456 Madison St, 605 Third Ave, 745 River St, 21 Spring Ave

Thirteen foreclosed city-owned parcels would be sold to winning bidders from a Bureau of Surplus Property auction, including the Troy Community Land Bank's purchase of 21 Spring Ave.

Discussed — no decision yet

Verizon Wireless 207 Broadway

207 Broadway

Construction and installation of three antennas and a wireless equipment platform in the downtown district.

still pending

RPI Child Development Center

110 eighth St

Construction of a new RPI Child Development Center with wider driveway entrances than city code allows.

still pending

Emma Willard School Campus Signage

285 Pawling Ave

Proposal to install 17 freestanding signs across the Emma Willard campus, requiring multiple area variances.

still pending

159-161 River St Gazebo

159-161 River St

Installation of a prefabricated gazebo along Front Street requiring a front setback variance.

still pending

171 Second Street Fence

171 Second St

Installation of an 8-foot stockade fence in the side yard where 6 feet is permitted.

still pending

Verizon Wireless Cell Tower Installation at 207 Broadway

Verizon is requesting a use variance to add antennas and equipment platforms to a downtown property.

What it means: Local wireless customers will benefit from improved network coverage and service reliability.

RPI Child Development Center Proposal

RPI is proposing a new Child Development Center with wider driveway entrances than current city code allows, requiring board approval.

What it means: RPI families and staff utilizing the new child development facility will have better vehicle access.

Emma Willard School Signage and Campus Branding

Emma Willard School is asking to install 17 freestanding signs across its campus, which exceeds the standard limit of one sign per lot and requires relief from setback rules.

What it means: Emma Willard School students, staff, and visitors will benefit from improved campus wayfinding.

2025 city financial audits

The council would formally accept the Bonadio Group's 2025 audits of the city's finances, including federal and NYSDOT spending — a key transparency check on how city money is handled.

What it means: Every taxpayer who wants an independent check on city spending.

Aging city fleet maintenance costs

The city wants another $50,000 for vehicle parts and repairs because the sanitation fleet is old and breaking down more often. The money comes out of Code Enforcement and Recreation-Parks salaries.

What it means: $50,000 moved within the 2026 General Fund — no new taxes, but less headroom in two salary lines.

Disposition of foreclosed city-owned properties

Thirteen properties the city took through tax foreclosure would be sold to auction winners, returning them to private hands and the tax rolls. One goes to the Troy Community Land Bank.

What it means: Roughly $760,000 in total bid proceeds returning to the city, plus properties going back on the tax rolls.

E-moto and electric off-highway motorcycle regulation

Troy's council would back a state bill (S10700) regulating how e-motos and electric off-highway motorcycles are sold — a response to growing concerns about these vehicles on local streets.

What it means: Residents worried about unregulated e-motos on sidewalks and streets.

Vaping Rules in Parks Lack Legal Teeth

Tobacco-free advocates told the council that park signs banning vaping have no backing ordinance, warned about vape litter and secondhand aerosol, and offered free signage and technical help.

What it means: Park users, children, and wildlife if vaping and vape waste are addressed in parks.

DPW 'Claw Grab' Bulk Trash Billing Dispute

Resident Dana Santiago says DPW invented an illegal 'claw grab' fee to inflate her bulk trash bill from $50 to $175, and asked the council to order the treasurer to correct the invoice and audit DPW's fee practices.

What it means: The disputed invoice is $125 above the resident's calculation of the lawful $50 fee.

Crossing Guard Needed Near North Central Troy School

Frank urged the council to station a crossing guard at a school between English and Dow, where children dart across traffic daily and several near-misses have occurred.

What it means: Schoolchildren and families crossing that street every morning and afternoon.

Crow Hazing Contract Rejection

The council unanimously rejected a $13,000 USDA contract to haze crows downtown. Members said residents opposed it, the USDA rep admitted there's no public health crisis, and hazing just moves the birds elsewhere.

What it means: Would have cost about $13,000 in city funds; now $0.

Support for state e-moto regulation (S10700)

The council backed a state bill banning sales of illegal e-motos, with members citing serious resident injuries and the difficulty of enforcing sales rules city-by-city.

What it means: Everyone sharing roads and sidewalks with unsafe e-motos, plus injured residents' families.

Gun Violence and Police Presence in Swift/Glen Area

Frank reported renewed shootings near Swift and Glen, asked for a police substation and more presence through the holiday season, and raised concerns about kids with nowhere to go at night.

What it means: Residents of the Swift/Glen neighborhood and young people at risk of gun violence.