The sewer plant upgrade was the night's biggest item. The council approved a bond of up to $2.8 million to pay for planning future improvements to the city's sewage treatment plant, along with a related fund transfer and an environmental-review step. Councilor Dursi explained the reasons at length. The city's state permits, on a five-year cycle, come due around 2027. This is the same time the Chobani plant is expected to open. State regulators want Rome to improve its treated water further, which means near-term fixes like adding UV lights and repairing an overheating press. On top of that, Chobani will add demand the plant has to be ready for. The city is working with a design-build firm that is finishing similar work at a plant in Webster, New York. Councilors also described a longer-range goal to turn the plant's waste into energy the city could sell, creating a new revenue stream. Councilor Reilly endorsed the firm and suggested the council tour the plant before the work begins.

A former councilor pressed for an update on the train station. During public comment, former councilor asked how the $500,000 in federal ARPA money set aside for the train station rehab has been spent, saying the building looks worse rather than better. Commissioner Guiliano said the project has stalled after crews found more damage in the ceiling above the scaffolding that is holding the existing ceiling up, and is now waiting on an engineer's report. He said he would prepare a cost analysis for the public through the municipal operations committee. Councilor Dursi noted some progress, including completed brickwork and new doors.

The council authorized applying for a $500,000 state grant. Members approved a resolution letting the mayor apply for and accept a grant of up to $500,000 from Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon. This money will go towards planning the Legacy Center.

Two property sales and a bigger sidewalk rebate. The council approved the sale of two city-owned parcels: 420 West Park Street for $1,000, and 3 Kossuth Street for $5,000, the latter with a rehabilitation agreement. It also temporarily raised the rebate the city offers property owners for sidewalk repairs in 2026.

A tabled traffic agreement passed. The council took its agreement with Oneida County for a traffic-ticket diversion program off the table and approved it. The item had been tabled earlier in the month so the mayor could review the program's finances. After that review, he recommended approval.

Community notes. The council approved street closings for Rome Free Academy's commencement on June 26th. Councilor Sbaraglia announced a city Easter egg hunt at Griffo Green on April 3rd for children 10 and under, and reported that a public draft of the city's Parks, Open Space and Trails plan is expected in early April. The mayor's town hall was set for the following night in the council chambers.