Looks like City Hall is staying put
NORWICH – City officials last week took the first step toward replacement of the roof at City Hall and voted unanimously to contact engineers for bid specifications for the project, a move that could signal a decision to keep city offices right where they are.
Since 2004, city officials have repeatedly debated the relocation versus the renovation of City Hall, which has called the former train depot at One City Plaza home for nearly 14 years.
Ward 6 Alderman Robert Jeffrey, who presided at last week’s Common Council meeting, suggested “due to public sentiment,” City Hall should remain in its current location and “time is of the essence” for the roof to be repaired.
Aldermen Walt Schermerhorn and John Deierlein agreed with the decision, although Deierlein stated there were “definite financial advantages” if City Hall were to relocate to the third floor of the adjacent firehouse.
“If taxpayers are willing to pay for repairs, offices should remain in their current location,” said Deierlein.
Due to the diminishing availability of state grant funds, Schermerhorn said it would be “up to the taxpayers” to foot the bill, yet if city residents wanted City Hall offices to stay put, “that is where they should stay.”
City Clerk and Director of Finance William Roberts had previously reported there would be “no major effect” on the tax levy if city offices remain in the Train Depot, and funds were available in the city’s capital reserves.
“I think it’s very important for us to try and accomplish what the people of the city would like to see accomplished,” said Mayor Joe Maiurano. “As city leaders, it’s our responsibility to listen to what they have to say; this is their city.”
The mayor added he “likes city offices where they are” and considered the decision “a good one.”
Oneonta-based Delaware Engineering had originally estimated renovations to City Hall, which would have included replacement of the roof, doors, heating and air conditioning system and repairs to third floor walls at the firehouse, at approximately $400,000, but Public Works Superintendent Carl Ivarson suggested bidding out the roof replacement separately.
The other repairs, reported Maiurano, could then be addressed at a later date utilizing funds secured through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
Since 2004, city officials have repeatedly debated the relocation versus the renovation of City Hall, which has called the former train depot at One City Plaza home for nearly 14 years.
Ward 6 Alderman Robert Jeffrey, who presided at last week’s Common Council meeting, suggested “due to public sentiment,” City Hall should remain in its current location and “time is of the essence” for the roof to be repaired.
Aldermen Walt Schermerhorn and John Deierlein agreed with the decision, although Deierlein stated there were “definite financial advantages” if City Hall were to relocate to the third floor of the adjacent firehouse.
“If taxpayers are willing to pay for repairs, offices should remain in their current location,” said Deierlein.
Due to the diminishing availability of state grant funds, Schermerhorn said it would be “up to the taxpayers” to foot the bill, yet if city residents wanted City Hall offices to stay put, “that is where they should stay.”
City Clerk and Director of Finance William Roberts had previously reported there would be “no major effect” on the tax levy if city offices remain in the Train Depot, and funds were available in the city’s capital reserves.
“I think it’s very important for us to try and accomplish what the people of the city would like to see accomplished,” said Mayor Joe Maiurano. “As city leaders, it’s our responsibility to listen to what they have to say; this is their city.”
The mayor added he “likes city offices where they are” and considered the decision “a good one.”
Oneonta-based Delaware Engineering had originally estimated renovations to City Hall, which would have included replacement of the roof, doors, heating and air conditioning system and repairs to third floor walls at the firehouse, at approximately $400,000, but Public Works Superintendent Carl Ivarson suggested bidding out the roof replacement separately.
The other repairs, reported Maiurano, could then be addressed at a later date utilizing funds secured through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
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