The Oneonta city council – placing its stamp of approval on Mayor Mark Drnek’s plan to try to address the growing homelessness problem. The plan also hopes to address an increase in the use of illegal drugs and petty crimes. Drnek urged to council to pass his idea of creating a so-called Safe Homes and Neighborhoods Committee. The idea of the committee came about after the shooting incident at the Town House Inn, which has subsequently been shut down. The motel’s manager was also arrested for maintaining a public nuisance.