Planning Commission rejects RPI Child Development Center Fails, 1–2

Override Veto of Local Law No. 3 (ALPR Standards)

7 yes, 0 no

Sue Steele (yes), Gregory M. Campbell-Cohen (yes), Jona L. Favreau (yes), Shikole M. Struber (yes), Katie Spain-McLaren (yes), Philip J. DiLorenzo (yes), Noreen McKee (yes)

Resolution No. 102: Frear Park Playground Contract

7 yes, 0 no

Katie Spain-McLaren (yes), Philip J. DiLorenzo (yes), Noreen McKee (yes), Sue Steele (yes), Gregory M. Campbell-Cohen (yes), Jona L. Favreau (yes), Shikole M. Struber (yes)

Ordinance 47: General Fund Budget Transfers

7 yes, 0 no

Ordinance 48: Sale of City-Owned Parcels by Auction

7 yes, 0 no

Resolution 97: Acceptance of 2025 Financial Audit

7 yes, 0 no

Resolution 98: Honoring Gloria M. Steinem

7 yes, 0 no

Resolution 99: USDA Wildlife Management Agreement for Crows

7 yes, 0 no

Resolution 100: Supporting State Legislation S.10700 on E-Motos

7 yes, 0 no

Resolution 101: Commissioner of Deeds Appointments

7 yes, 0 no

Motion to Approve RPI Child Development Center Fails

1 yes, 2 no

Naomi Dickinson (no), James Shufelt (yes), Jeoffrey York (no)

Approval of September 2026 Meeting Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

Table 75 Water Plant Road Site Plan Review

0 yes, 0 no

Table 207 Broadway Wireless Facility

0 yes, 0 no

Approve Gate Modification for 272 Hoosick Street

0 yes, 0 no

Approve 90-Day Gate Installation Extension with Temporary Barrier

0 yes, 0 no

Approve Landscaping Island Extension at 272 Hoosick Street

0 yes, 0 no

Classify Elliott at Troy Expansion as Unlisted SEQR Action and Declare Lead Agency

0 yes, 0 no

Adoption of Meeting Minutes of September 2026, by Resolution

0 yes, 0 no

Surplus Property Auction Parcels

Multiple Addresses (including 456 Madison St, 605 Third Ave, 31 114th St)

The city is approving the sale of 13 surplus properties acquired via foreclosure to various private buyers and organizations.

Discussed — no decision yet

272 Hoosick St Site Plan Amendment

272 Hoosick St

The applicant requested modifying a previously approved rolling gate to a swing gate, temporary chain barriers, and expanding parking islands.

approved · still approved

Troy Woodland Residential Care Expansion

2902 Tibbits Avenue

Troy Woodland LLC proposes expanding an assisted living facility from 155 to 200 beds with a 4-story addition and interior renovations.

still pending

RPI Child Development Center

110 eighth St

RPI proposes constructing a 15,000 sq ft child development center with playgrounds and a parking lot.

tabled (2-1) · still tabled

Verizon Wireless Utility Facility

207 Broadway

Verizon proposes an unmanned wireless facility on a downtown building utilizing flush-mounted panels and a false chimney concealment.

tabled · still tabled

NYS Marine Highway Warehousing Facility

75 Water Plant Road

The applicant proposes reusing an existing club facility for parts warehousing with exterior screening and landscaping.

tabled · still tabled

Residential Care Facility Expansion on Tibbits Avenue

Troy Woodland LLC proposed expanding a residential care facility on Tibbits Avenue from 155 to 200 beds through interior renovations, partial demolition, and a four-story addition.

What it means: Residents requiring specialized care and local healthcare employment.

Expansion of The Elliott at Troy Assisted Living Facility

The Elliott at Troy presented plans for a major renovation and four-story addition to expand bed capacity and modernize residential care facilities.

What it means: Seniors and residents requiring assisted living care in Troy.

RPI Child Development Center Proposal

Residents near the RPI campus raised serious concerns about increased traffic, safety, and stormwater flooding on Detroit Avenue and surrounding streets resulting from the proposed child development center.

What it means: RPI faculty, students, and families seeking childcare services in the area.

2026 Budget and Financial Management

The city needs to shift funds within the 2026 budget to cover increasing repair and parts costs for an aging sanitation and vehicle fleet.

What it means: Reallocates $50,000 total from salary accounts in Code Enforcement and Parks to Central Garage vehicle parts and repair lines.

Regulation of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Systems

The city council enacted strict rules on how police use license plate readers, limiting data storage to 48 hours and requiring warrants for data sharing to protect resident privacy.

What it means: Troy residents and visitors concerned with digital privacy and civil liberties.

Surplus Property Auction Sales

Troy is moving forward with selling several foreclosed properties to private buyers and community organizations to return them to the tax rolls.

What it means: Local developers, community land banks, and neighboring residents.

Freer Park Infrastructure and Restaurant Redevelopment

The city is investing over $712,000 to overhaul the Frear Park playground with new equipment, a splash pad, and upgraded play turf.

What it means: Approximately $712,449.16 funded via previously allocated ARPA capital appropriations.