Michael P. Galime - City of Utica Common Council President

01/25/2023

12/02/2022

Hungry next week? You should be.

Rooster's will body slam the appetite with greatness.

Just had a late lunch - the single Figgy w/fries.

Get yourself down to 814 Charlotte St. Right meow.

01/13/2022

Consider the following.

The United States is currently tracking 800K cases per day, for Covid.

If positive cases are 25% of total infections it will take ~90 days for every single person in the US to get Covid.

High risk persons who test positive for Covid should be given access to treatments which are proven to prevent or lesson the onset of the dangerous Covid lung and cardiovascular issues, and then be monitored closely, regardless of "vaccination status". Why? The vaccine, combined with the virus existing over time, and better treatment protocols, raises the age of risk (at this time in the data set) by about 13 years for each risk pool. It's math and data analysis science.

Regarding vaccinations and the daily case count, specifically in NYS, we have a "vax" count of 72% of the TOTAL Population, 92% for 18+ - which also means if positive cases are 25% of the infections, the "unvaccinated" would have to catch Covid every 14 days in order to fuel the current trends.

Everyone is catching and spreading Covid.

These numbers explain the Covid wave profiles and curves.

We (society) should be taking our vitamins, reducing sugar intake, and attempting to just stay as healthy as possible.

Math and numbers matter.

Live your life accordingly.

The government can't save us.

Stop letting them try.

11/30/2021

This column appears in the Observer Dispatch the morning of each council meeting (since 2016). Due to a scheduling change under the new management, it will not appear in tomorrow's paper.

Council Meeting December 1st, 2021

The Schedule:

6:00 PM – Pre-Meeting Conference/Committee of the Whole
Legislation to be reviewed in conference:

Resolution and Ordinance calling for the public hearing and sale 126 Eagle St and 1007 Stark St

E&A Transfer of funds ($70K) to for 811 services.

E&A Transfer of funds ($40K) to for Seasonal Employment Wages.

Ordinances to establish three capital reserve funds: The Building

Alterations Reserve, Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve, and Paving Reserve.

E&A Transfer of funds ($2.5mln) to appropriate monies to the reserve funds.

Ordinance to Amend Section 2-18-27 of the Utica City Code to modify park hours in the winter to reflect daylight twilight. (Nov 15 starts 7PM closure)

Introductory Local Law #3: A local law establishing a sustainable energy loan program (Open C-PACE) in the City of Utica.

Ordinance to rescind Article XI of the Zoning Ordinance entitled ‘Supplemental Regulations-Agriculture, Urban’ of the newly adopted (February 2021) zoning text regulating the allowance of chickens and bees and allotting that the previous sections in Chapter 2-5 of the city code may prohibit the keeping of chickens and bees entirely.

7:00 PM – Main Meeting, Common Council Floor: The council may introduce and/or act on any legislation discussed, reviewed, or offered in the pre-meeting conference, as well as legislation in committee.

If members of the public would like to see/review any and all legislation, minutes, and agendas they may be viewed under the ‘Public Documents’ section on the city code website, https://ecode360.com/documents/pub/UT2994/

Please present your council representation with comments you would like to see addressed for any guest presentations or to inquire about legislation currently in committee.

11/02/2021

Vote!

It's a big ballot today, in Utica, especially.

Remember to read through it carefully top to bottom and left to right before you fill in those bubbles, and then flip it over.

Have a great day.

Vote!

08/20/2021

Message from the Utica Administration

Utica Flooding Update (8/20, 10:15am):

The City of Utica has been in constant communication with State and County officials regarding the anticipated flooding throughout the city. The New York State Canal Corporation has done everything in its power to improve the flows in the affected area of Harbor Point. The conditions at Delta Reservoir are improving as flows over the spillway are diminishing.

Water levels are continuing to rise in the vicinity of the Utica Harbor. The levels are rising at a slower pace than initially predicted. As such, water levels are expected to now crest between noon and 6:00pm tonight (Friday 8/20), and the most impacted areas will be North Genesee Street, Wurz Ave, Leland Avenue and other low-lying areas flowing east to the Mohawk River.

With the water levels slowly rising, residents should expect water levels to recede slowly as well. Road closures will likely be in effect in this area over the next 24-36 hours. Travelers are urged to use caution. The city will continue to coordinate with the Canal Corporation and emergency management personnel to monitor the long-term weather forecast and provide updated projections accordingly.

06/09/2021

Thank you to all who took part in the opening ceremonies for last night's baseball games. The presentation for police appreciation night in conjunction with the UPD, the Thomas Lindsey Foundation, Proctor ROTC, and all those who were able to attend was impactful.

The kids we coach had the opportunity to present themselves as young adults - respectful and organized - before their great games, and had fun with the officers grilling up and handing out the post game eats.

https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Utica-Little-League-police-appreciation-night-574592311.html