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Why it matters: Staffing levels and turnover affect municipal service delivery and budgeting. The council discussed whether recent raises for unionized and administrative employees influenced retention.

Details
The presentation included monthly hires (full time, part time and seasonal) since January 2022 and a 12‑month rolling average. Staff noted that the vacancy and hire counts in the packet were current as of Dec. 31, 2024, and that recent hires added in early January (for example, newly added police officers) were not reflected in that snapshot.

Council members asked about turnover and whether raises or contract changes had effects. Staff said raises implemented across three unions and for administrators appear to have had a positive impact on recruitment and retention, and that the timing of those raises can be seen from year-to-year comparisons in the packet. The report also explained the color-coding used in the charts: blue for full time, orange for part time, green for seasonal and gold for stipend positions; vacancies themselves are listed explicitly in the position list.

Direction and next steps
The employment review was provided for council information; staff will continue to report hires and vacancies and supply supplemental details as needed (such as upcoming recruitment tests for police hiring).

Ending
No formal action was recorded; the council received the update for its records.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","01/02/2025 - Finance and Human Resources Committee, Part II","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented a quarterly employment report showing steady 12‑month hiring averages and vacancy counts as of Dec. 31; staff said recent across-the-board raises for unions and administrators likely helped retention.","taxTitle","Oneonta, Otsego, New York","taxId",69901,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6212691,"Council appoints members to Climate Smart Communities task force; highlights repair/repair-café work",192,1202000,1394000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3683534-fdb705998763d6db4427c197a8f431d6&start=1202&end=1394","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3683534-fdb705998763d6db4427c197a8f431d6/thumbnail_1202000.jpg","/articles/6212691/Oneonta/Otsego/New-York/Council-appoints-members-to-Climate-Smart-Communities-task-force-highlights-repairrepair-café-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212691-915eddb1307798b1ada0d73cb1b7ee2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168186&Signature=hkoN8~xbwSj0cnTeJzb-m43JR8q2VQwrgMM7amhi2hMO3Xe9MRgIM4qg4vkwefGVh6jFZ62oY-AFIsYFKkh1uBy9hyTxSBSqX37AqdvpuRyobhjRI8YgGyqc2PF3ov1UpntBGHE~GfT~Wa8qrNOC~5lcpVxRVFzFBjDMHDe4ErObRtHbmfe2pAvXTz5rKYRRnG67nNpvk-T-xVgv6x6Ua29Vj~5P9r2RF1oPtB6QtfsiFsDUh8SAiR5W~yXTNqAE8xnM1UnGy5Fe4GyolJg6fCjEerBewE3idBFDotMMXbw9~tcj6eBeYrxYcGvh1VJnmM54iqGkOjryqZzMX48DKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oneonta City Council approved appointments to its Climate Smart Communities task force and heard an update on task force activities, including a community “repair cafe” and state certification achieved in the first year.

Why it matters: The Climate Smart Communities program guides municipal actions on energy, waste reduction and procurement. The task force’s work can shape city purchasing, public engagement and eligibility for state incentives or grants.

Details
Task force members reported that Oneonta received state certification as a Climate Smart Communities participant during its first year and completed a repair cafe (described as a community event where volunteers repair household items to reduce waste). Members said the repair cafe drew public interest in November and a follow-up event is planned for late winter or early spring (February–March was mentioned as the range under consideration).

Council members discussed broader task force goals beyond repair events, including looking at municipal procurement choices for lighting and heating in city-owned buildings. The meeting also referenced state incentives and anticipated state funding tied to the Climate Smart Communities program; staff indicated the council would hear more about funding later in the meeting packet.

Direction and next steps
The council moved the task force appointments to consent for routine approval and flagged follow-up on procurement strategies and potential state funding for future updates.

Ending
Task force members described ongoing committee membership changes and next steps; no formal policy adoption occurred in the transcript excerpt.","The council approved appointments to the Climate Smart Communities task force and discussed recent activities including state certification, a community repair cafe and next steps such as procurement guidance and expected state funding.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6212696,"Council sends parliamentary procedures book to discussion agenda, considers training",388,154000,542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3683534-fdb705998763d6db4427c197a8f431d6&start=154&end=542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3683534-fdb705998763d6db4427c197a8f431d6/thumbnail_154000.jpg","/articles/6212696/Oneonta/Otsego/New-York/Council-sends-parliamentary-procedures-book-to-discussion-agenda-considers-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212696-2c2f76720a555c25e4639d43caf9c88f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168186&Signature=iptqUF6IN8h6KRXuJkjefoVEF30rfyNfzTFJwrcp8HZzrBwO38w9l-4RBFmt3fQeCYG4YCKEg11BVV7gQf2s3RA9YZqs6oDJRNzuZbxVfTVvsQY2DkF1WuTI5Uu8YsPWDurNyno4QU75CDCciOQXevv9MohW3fGLEBnTJQr~hl5WfF-yWOXJKGD9~LLJtDzPhw76bvdw0YNHzO1A-QhveInsYBhETeEM1F-12EZ4Zm4etxYG0iek9~d4ruA68KTrZQFbLYwgkeKw0t-O21EbJAxPAY39toIyrCnL92Ml9nQcAhxWex5q~s4JsznFk6h1FuMcScTSCrVwE950glf6FA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oneonta City Council moved a proposed parliamentary procedures manual from the consent agenda to the discussion agenda and signaled interest in arranging training for council members.

Why it matters: Council members said they want to be sure they understand and agree with the rules the council will follow, rather than automatically approving a standard manual. That matters because parliamentary rules can shape how debate and votes are conducted.

Details
Council members discussed whether the council should simply accept the standard parliamentary procedures text as routine or spend time considering alternatives and training. One member said the council might benefit from training rather than treating the manual as “boilerplate.” Another identified Robert's Rules as one commonly used guide but noted other options exist for bodies with different sizes and needs.

Several council members proposed arranging a short training webinar. Christine O'Neil (identified in the meeting as associated with the committee on Open Moment) was mentioned as a potential trainer whose sessions usually last about an hour. Council members also discussed notifying the city attorney, Dave Mercik, in advance so he can prepare responses about alternatives other municipalities have used.

Direction and next steps
Council members agreed to move the parliamentary procedures manual to the discussion agenda so the council can address it more fully at a later meeting and to contact the city attorney and potential trainers in advance.

Ending
The item will return for further discussion; no formal adoption of the manual was recorded during the transcript excerpt.","Council members questioned whether to accept the standard parliamentary procedures manual as boilerplate and asked for training options; the item was moved from consent to the discussion agenda for more consideration and possible training by an outside presenter.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6212700,"Council moves routine items to consent, designates Veil Star as official newspaper",1837,39000,1876000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3683534-fdb705998763d6db4427c197a8f431d6&start=39&end=1876","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3683534-fdb705998763d6db4427c197a8f431d6/thumbnail_39000.jpg","/articles/6212700/Oneonta/Otsego/New-York/Council-moves-routine-items-to-consent-designates-Veil-Star-as-official-newspaper","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212700-0b66410d3a1a505cfb4b1326ba752e3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168186&Signature=CbmkpRdJKA0KiO~AYcqEelnXXbjLX-z5MTT0vb7tIx2k7o~6c0TSjvpidxUTu-W8eDEHVsvDmgiLUtYZJ-dhjMNUTjnIU5BA1uTMVG-Sp7EtGXQ3yAkfhvE87HfUUPcsOHiv2IiVurHnO9vujPXZwYA14xO3EqPevDHtSHftU8E~zzN7bpMaF0xqUhFTt-mJCoQ61d9rfYHUp9LbmpqwO8l1l4CtUDi5972ejF053OBcYj0uJjtyXU-h4VNwc4MYkjgE~5fxf9jJ4e3EWe2iPURv5wN--0g0I46K7ktIvtNwxZdaknTik8UXidD~AcniLKRP~I920HnBDADdnKh63A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oneonta City Council moved multiple routine items to its consent agenda, including designating the Veil Star as the city's official newspaper and a set of annual appointments.

The consent package included the annual designation of the official newspaper (the Veil Star); authorization related to borrowing bonds for capital projects; annual banking depository designations (including New York Class and MBT Bank); appointments of several municipal officers; and two donations — a $7,500 contribution for a soccer tournament (an increase of $2,500 from the prior year) and an anonymous $60,000 donation to purchase an ambulance for the fire department. Several staffing items were also placed on consent, including filling a vacant public works operator trainee position.

Why this matters: moving items to the consent agenda bundles routine administrative actions into a single vote so council time can be reserved for discussion items. The items placed on consent in this meeting cover daily municipal operations (banking and appointments), capital project financing authority and one-time donations that affect public safety and recreation.

Details
- Official newspaper: Council members indicated the city has one eligible daily newspaper in the jurisdiction and that the Veil Star has been the traditional designation.
- Bonds/borrowing: The authorization discussed was described as authority to borrow for capital projects already identified by the city. Council members noted the tradition is for the finance director to handle bond transactions.
- Banking depositories: The council discussed continuing to place restricted cash and some unrestricted funds in New York Class, a municipal investment vehicle, and diversifying among local banks including MBT Bank.
- Appointments: The package included routine annual appointments: Judy Sweet (bingo inspector), Mark Simonson (city historian), Eliza Lauritsen (deputy purchasing agent), Diane Gregerson (city health officer) and Dave Mercik (city attorney). Council members recommended moving those appointments to consent.
- Donations: The council considered an annual $7,500 donation for a soccer tournament (an increase of $2,500) and an anonymous $60,000 gift to buy an ambulance for the fire department; both were put on consent.
- Staffing: A vacant public works operator trainee position (vacant about a month) was included in the consent paperwork for filling.

What the council did next: Council members agreed to move the listed items to the consent agenda for formal approval at the meeting's consent vote.

Ending
The council did not conduct extended debate on the consent items during this portion of the meeting; several members described these as routine or consistent with past practice and recommended bundling them for a single consent vote later in the agenda.","The Oneonta City Council moved a bundle of routine items to its consent agenda, including designating the Veil Star as the official city newspaper, annual appointments, banking depository designation, donations and authorization related to borrowing for capital projects.","actionData","errors"]

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