Editor’s Note: This is the second of two stories from the March 16 Canandaigua City Council meeting. The first focused on the city’s new housing and advocacy committees and what they signal about long-term planning and development. You can read about that here.
Beyond larger structural moves Canandaigua City Council handled a range of operational, financial, and policy matters during its meeting this week.
Among the most notable actions was the appointment of Ashley R. Doyle as the city’s next treasurer, effective May 1, as part of a planned transition from longtime treasurer Nancy.
City Manager John Goodwin said the transition is already underway and designed to ensure continuity through year-end financial processes. He that Doyle will work through audit season to fully transition into the role.
Council also approved a set of capital and budget-related adjustments, including a change to planned equipment purchases that will allow the city to add a third, smaller excavator without increasing overall spending.
The move relies on trade-in value and cost savings from replacing two larger machines.
In a separate item, council authorized an additional $10,000 for the city’s virtual server project after updated cost estimates increased the total from $15,000 to approximately $25,000.
City staff attributed the increase largely to higher costs for memory and processing capacity.
Councilmembers also approved updates to the city’s capital budget amendment policy, giving the city manager authority to carry forward unused capital funds and reallocate resources within the capital budget, while maintaining council oversight for new projects.
Other actions included renewing Canandaigua Sailboard’s agreement to operate kayak and paddleboard rentals at city launch sites for five years at $6,000 annually, and approving a contract with Bond, Schoeneck & King to continue serving as corporation counsel through the end of 2027.
Council also scheduled a public hearing for April 20 on proposed changes to the city’s senior property tax exemption program, though action on the measure itself was tabled.
Public engagement during the meeting was limited. Both scheduled public hearings—on Howell Street parking restrictions and updates to the city’s stormwater law—drew no comments.
Only one resident spoke during the meeting’s public comment period, offering general feedback on communication and follow-through from city leadership.
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