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Oswego Council Reorganizes For 2011
Ronald Kaplewicz was named as the council’s new president. And, the council’s vice president will again be Shawn Walker.
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Oswego Council Tables Local Law Resolution
If passed, Local Law #2 of 2010 would amend Chapter 63, Animals, of the Code of the City of Oswego. As of Jan. 1, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets will no longer be responsible for dog licensing; the state has shifted that task to local municipalities. However, the city was looking to include other things in the law besides the shift in licensing responsibilities.
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Oswego Council To Consider Property Tax Cap Plan
According to a proposed resolution prepared by the New York Conference of Mayors: A property tax cap without repeal of costly state mandates will, by definition, lead to drastic cuts in essential local services and dramatic layoffs of municipal employees. They urge state leaders to reform the costs drivers that lead to higher property taxes in New York – including pension benefits, health insurance costs and the collective bargaining process.
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Port City To Pay DEC $10,000
The Common Council authorized the mayor to execute an Order of Consent/Stipulation with the NYS Department of Conservation. The city had been cited for alleged violations of the Federal Clean Water Act. The city will pay $10,000 and has agreed to other stipulations including submitting a revised operation and maintenance schedule of the West Side Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Triathlon Event Gets On Track In Oswego
A group of local athletes are planning a triathlon for June 2011. The triathlon is a non-stop event that includes a swim, followed by a bike, followed by a run. It would bring about 400 to 500 people to the Port City. Organizers are seeking the approval of the city to hold the event. They will return to the council with a concrete proposal in the near future, they said.
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Oswego Council Tables Leachate – Sludge Deal
There are still some outstanding questions the councilors want answered. The deal will likely still be approved by the council at its next meeting, the mayor added.
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Council Holds Off On Marina Purchase, Seeks More Information
In the wake of lingering questions and concerns by the public and some aldermen, the Common Council voted 4-3 Monday night to table a resolution regarding the purchase of the International Marina from the Port Authority. Council President Dan Donovan and councilors Mike Myers, Shawn Walker and Bill Sharkey voted in favor of tabling the resolution.
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Committee OK’s Requests For Vehicles, Travel
The Administrative Services Committee breezed through a light agenda Monday evening.
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Council Approves Changes To Snow Removal Ordinance
The amendments should make it easier for those who have trouble keeping their sidewalks clear, especially in areas where plows go by frequently and throw snow and ice back on the sidewalks, proponents said. The ordinance will take effect after approval by the mayor and 10 days after official publication.
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Council Approves OT Funds For Fire Department
The Oswego Fire Department will get its overtime funding. Just not all at once. At meeting Monday night’s Common Council meeting, aldermen voted 6-1 to approve an amended version of a resolution authorizing Fire Chief Jeff McCrobie to make a budget amendment of $110,000 to cover the short shift overtime. Councilor Bill Sharkey cast the lone nay vote.