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CITY OF AMSTERDAM
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cinquanti called the January 6, 2026, meeting of the City of Amsterdam Common Council
to order at 5:58pm.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Cinquanti led the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated five (5) members were present.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Alderman Carpenter made a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of two (2) consent
resolutions.
PROCLAMATIONS
None at this time
COMMUNICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
None at this time
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None at this time
CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT
Attached to minutes.
Additional Discussion: Mayor Cinquanti asked, City Engineer, Mike Clark, the current price of salt. Alderwoman Collins
advised, while doing the audit, she noticed the cost was $70.00 per ton. Mike stated we are okay budget wise. He added that the
City can spend more with multiple small storms and freezing rain, than a few regular size storms.
Mike stated the CDBG Demolition program is set to begin the week of January 12th.
Mike asked the Council Members to please send a list streets in their wards, which they would like added to the Complete Streets
program for 2026, by the end of February.
Mayor Cinquanti added, at the end of the meeting, that there are currently five blue states which are not going to be receiving
funding for food. He asked that everyone be cautious about spending, as the funding isn’t guaranteed, this includes CHIPS
money.
WARD UPDATES
None at this time
MAYOR’S DISCUSSION
None at this time

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NEW BUSINESS
1. RESOLUTION ADOPTING MINUTES FROM LAST COMMON COUNCIL MEETING CARPENTER
This resolution was passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members.
2. RESOLUTION WAIVING 30-DAY ADVANCE NOTICE APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE – LPG BAR &
GRILL, LLC MARTUSCELLO
Discussion: Alderwoman Quist-Demars had asked the owner prior to the meeting what kind of food they would be serving.
Alderman Martuscello reiterated during the meeting, they will be serving Spanish and American food.
This resolution was passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members.
3. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MEETING QUIST-DEMARS
This resolution was passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members.
4. RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY MAYOR HOLODAY
Discussion: Alderwoman Quist-Demars nominated Alderwoman Collins for the position of deputy mayor. Alderwoman Quist-
Demars stated she has worked with Alderwoman Collins for the past seven years; Alderwoman Collins has financial experience,
leadership, and has helped her remain calm as a mentor making her see a bigger picture. Alderwoman Quist-Demars stated these
qualities make Alderwoman Collins a strong leader.
Alderman Holoday nominated Alderman Carpenter for the position of deputy mayor. Alderman Holoday stated Alderman
Carpenter does a great job as the current Deputy Mayor, also stating that Alderwoman Collins is a great person. Alderman
Holoday stated that Alderman Carpenter is super helpful and good for the position.
Corporation Counsel, Anthony Casale advised when there are two nominations, there should be a second to the nomination.
After a discussion a decision was agreed upon, that the Council members would take a vote for the nomination of Alderwoman
Collins and then for Alderman Carpenter; whoever had the most votes, would be placed on the resolution for deputy mayor to be
voted upon through said resolution. It was also agreed that the full Council would vote, to include the nominees, which could
vote for themselves. The votes were as follows: Alderwoman Collins 2/5, Alderman Carpenter 3/5.
Alderwoman Collins stated she felt everyone was entitled to the position as deputy mayor. The position allows for a person to
grow and be strengthened. She stated this wasn’t personal against Alderman Carpenter. Alderwoman Quist-Demars stated when
she had an interest in being the deputy mayor in 2024, Alderman Martuscello stepped aside and allowed her to be deputy mayor
and she in turn did the same for Alderman Carpenter. Alderwoman Quist-Demars asked Alderman Carpenter why he wouldn’t
give the same grace and consideration to Alderwoman Collins. Alderman Carpenter stated he didn’t want to.
Mayor Cinquanti stated the Council needs to be unified and work together as a team, not allowing walls to separate them.
Alderwoman Collins addressed the Council stating she was not discouraged by the decision which was made for Alderman
Carpenter to stay on as deputy mayor. She looks forward to understanding the reasoning behind the decision which was made.
Everyone represents their wards with thoughtful commitment and care, and each brings specialized skills and knowledge which
would be useful in the deputy mayor position. Alderwoman Collins stated “in her opinion” allowing each person to have an
opportunity, through a rotation, as deputy mayor provides each colleague additional experience. Those who voted “no” impeded
the process. Her dedication to the citizens of Amsterdam remains undeterred.
MOTION TO AMEND, by Alderman Holoday
RESOLVED, that the pursuant to the provision of Article III, Section C24 of the Amsterdam City Charter, Christopher
Carpenter is hereby designated as Deputy Mayor to serve as presiding officer of the Common Council in the event of the absence
or incapacity of the Mayor and to serve as Acting Mayor as provided for in the Charter.
Change was passed with Ayes from three (3) Council Members; two (2) nays.
This resolution was passed with ayes from three (3) Council members; two (2) nays.
5. RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY CLERK CARPENTER
This resolution was passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members.
6. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL MEDIA COLLINS
This resolution was passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members.

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7. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS MARTUSCELLO
MOTION TO TABLE, by Alderman Martuscello
Motion to table was passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members.
8. RESOLUTION APPROVING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE AMSTERDAM PROPERTY DISPOSITION
COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING SALE OF TWO PARCELS MARTUSCELLO
This resolution was passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members.
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF FIVE PARCELS FROM REM AUCTION WHERE WINNING BID
FAILED TO CLOSE ON PARCEL MARTUSCELLO
Discussion: Mayor Cinquanti stated he was disturbed by the fact that people are able to bid on properties and then back out. He
stated there should be penalty for people just bidding up a price. Alderwoman Quist-Demars asked if there was something that
could be done legislatively for the next auction. Mayor Cinquanti stated for the next auction an RFP should be put together, that
explains everything the is needed for a bid. Alderman Martuscello stated the Mayor made a “good point” and stated we should
see what the process is with other cities.
This resolution was passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members.
10. RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT COLLINS
This resolution was passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members..
11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOAN FOR SOUTHSIDE BOARDWALK MARTUSCELLO
This resolution was passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members..
12. RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ADA COMPLIANCE OFFICER QUIST-DEMARS
Discussion: Mayor Cinquanti advised having an ADA Compliance Officer is a requirement to receive the CDBG grant and Grant
Egelston is most qualified for the role. Alderman Holoday asked if Grant would receive a stipend for this position. The mayor
responded “no.”
This resolution was passed with ayes from all five (5) Council members.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS UPDATE/SCHEDULING OF MEETINGS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None at this time
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Carpenter made a motion to end the meeting at 6:18pm which passed with ayes from all
five (5) Council members present.

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Report of the City Engineer
To: Common Council
Date: January 6, 2026
Cc: Mayor, City Clerk
• Broadway Hill sanitary sewer improvements –advertised for bids now. Bid opening is
1/22/2026. This project is an upsizing of approximately 300 LF of sewer main from 8-inch
to 12-inch. This will provide additional capacity for wastewater from the Florida industrial
park. The engineering has been funded by the developer via money escrowed with the City.
Upon certification of a low bidder by the City, the developer will provide additional funds to
be escrowed for the construction. This is a no-cost improvement for the City. Bid period to
be approximately 4 weeks.
• DPW currently has adequate stockpiles of salt.
• Water break season is upon us – please report any running water in streets, especially
during sub-freezing temperatures.
• CDBG Demolition project is set to begin very shortly. Contract is in place with Gorick
Construction for the demolition of 23 buildings. A Notice to Proceed has been issued. The
standard pre-demolition meeting is scheduled this week.
• 2026 Street Paving Program: Program is being estimated by the Engineer’s Office
currently. I will present a draft of proposed streets in January 2026 to the Mayor and
Common Council for discussion and comment.
• Crescent Avenue Bridge – Bridge is closed to traffic. Demolition is completed. Pile
driving is completed.
Construction Schedule:
o Concrete abutments – April 2026
o Set steel – May 2026

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o Concrete deck - May-June 2026
o Railings, approach work - June-July 2026
o Substantial Completion - July 2026
• Work on the Filters at the water plant is complete for filter#4 with the next in line for
replacement.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project is at 95% design. Engineering staff
reviewed and met with ARCADIS. Schedule is tentative until design approval is issued.
o NYSDEC will receive plans for review, comments and approval.
o Design approval anticipated January 2026?
o Bidding March 2026 – April 2026
o Award in late May 2026
o Construction begins late July 2026
o Substantial completion forecast to be December 2027
o Commissioning will continue into 2028