First, a round of applause where it’s due: RIOC posted this meeting notice a full seven days in advance—a welcome upgrade from the usual 48-hour scramble. Thank you, RIOC team, for the extra breathing room!
When & Where
- Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM (public-comment period first; the formal session begins right after)
- Location: Good Shepherd Community Center, 543 Main St.
- Watch from home: A live webcast link will appear on RIOC’s Meetings & Notices page by 12 PM today.
Speak Up
Want the mic? Submit the online form by 10 AM to reserve a two-minute slot during public comment:
https://rioc.ny.gov/FormCenter/Meetings-4/Speakup-43
Agenda Highlights
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Insurance binders (FY 2025-26) | Sets the safety net for everything from Sportspark to Red Bus operations. |
| Riverwalk 6 refinancing | Could lower long-term costs on the newest Cornell-tech-side tower. |
| On-call electrical contract amendment | Faster fixes when streetlights or Tram plaza circuits fail. |
| Revised Code of Ethics & Bylaws | Fresh language on conflicts of interest—always worth a look. |
| Interim Leadership Report & Committee Updates | First public check-in since March; expect status reports on Main St. repairs and summer events. |
| Public Safety Report | Crime stats, Tram enforcement, and those e-scooter complaints we keep hearing about. |
Why Show Up—or Tune In?
- Pocket-book stuff: Budget votes here ripple into bus schedules, park upkeep, and curb-cut repairs all summer.
- Transparency watch: Revised bylaws and ethics policy signal the Board’s response to last year’s OIG recommendations.
- Neighborhood pulse: Public comment is often where we hear the first hints of new projects—and new frictions.
Quick Tips
- Arrive ten minutes early if you want a seat up front; Good Shepherd best eats fills fast.
- Printed handouts (agenda + backup materials) sit on the entrance table—grab them before they disappear.
- Hybrid reality check: Board members may appear on screen; the public must attend in person or watch the webcast.
See you at 5:30—or on the livestream!
Susan Rosenthal, a Sacrificial Lamb?*
After Susan Rosenthal was fired, David Kraut would talk about almost anything except Susan. This was unusual because David could discuss a subject long after everyone else had exhausted both the subject and the available oxygen. When her name entered the conversation, however, he became careful. At first I mistook that restraint for discretion; later, I began to recognize guilt.
