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Council Discusses Options

To Keep Teen Center Open

"We are looking forwards for to other parties coming in to operate the Teen Center," Council member John Rafter tells his colleagues this evening. At left is Council member Joe Ficano. (AllOTSEGO.com photo)
"We are looking forwards for to other parties coming in to operate the Teen Center," Council member John Rafter tells his colleagues this evening. At left is Council member Joe Ficano. (AllOTSEGO.com photo)

By JASON BRICKELBACK • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

Council member Rissberger: " think the program's important to the kids."
Council member Rissberger: "I think the program's important to the kids."

ONEONTA – Common Council this evening discussed options to continue operation of the Oneonta Teen Center despite the YMCA’s choice not to carry the program beyond Dec. 31, when the Y’s contract with the city expires.

“At first we were led to believe that the Y would be able to continue after the 31st until we find another operator,” Council member Dave Rissberger told his colleagues. “That is not happening.”

A portion of the 2017 budget has already been allocated for teen activities and programs. The city can take on the program if its insurance liability policy covers it. The city owns the Armory on Academy Street, where the teen center is located.

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