Common Council Approves Payment Plan
By: Administrator
Updated: September 5, 2012
The City of Utica's Common Council voted tonight on the proposed plan to pay the school district. The resolution passed seven to one. Now, the school district can take out a loan for $1.3 million and the city will be responsible for paying it back. Supporting council members believe this agreement is a positive move for both sides.
Councilman Joseph Marino says, "This is a great thing between the school district and the city. It's a good moment to share peace together. I mean we're all in this together the city, the school district, the county. We're all charging the same citizens of this city. So this is a great way and a first step together to move forward."
On a completely different matter, the council also passed a resolution providing a designated area for all cameras. This move comes after some members were distracted by Councilman Frank Vescera's consistent use of a video camera - even on the council table. If Mr. Vescera continues to use the camera, he will be removed from all committees.
