City Council
Regular MeetingSaratoga Springs, NY · June 6, 2000
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2000
CITY COUNCIL ROOM
6:50 P.M.
PRESENT:
Thomas Curley, Commissioner, Public Safety
Kenneth Klotz, Mayor
Michael Lenz, Commissioner, Finance
Thomas McTygue, Commissioner, Public Works
Bernard Mirling, Commissioner, Accounts
OTHERS PRESENT:
Phillip Klein, Board of Supervisors Representative
Anthony Scirocco, Board of Supervisors Representative
STAFF PRESENT:
Christine Gillmett-Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Finance
Carol Kennedy, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts
Bob King, Deputy Commissioner, Public Safety
William McTygue, Deputy Commissioner, Public Works
Jeffrey Wait, City Attorney
PUBLIC HEARING
Truck Weight Ordinance
Tony Izzo said this proposed ordinance would allow the City to enforce the federal bridge gross weight
formula for any vehicles operated on highways within the City. He said this ordinance would bring the
penalties in line with the federal regulations.
Officer Chowske, Police Department, said the City already has laws in effect and this new ordinance will
incorporate the federal regulations into the City ordinance. He said this will eliminate the discrepancies
between the City/State/Federal regulations. He said by adopting this ordinance the City will be in line
with the federal regulations. He said there would be no negative impact by adopting this ordinance.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Kenneth
Klotz closed the public hearing.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kenneth Klotz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Erin Dreyer was not present.
MAYOR’S OFFICE
Appointments
Mayor Kenneth Klotz announced the reappointment of Elio DelSette to the Civil Service Commission. He
Mayor Kenneth Klotz announced the reappointment of Elio DelSette to the Civil Service Commission. He
announced the appointments of Laura Chodos (chair), Kate Graney, Terry Lee and Lou Schneider to the
Sister Cities Committee.
Recreation Department Report
Mayor Kenneth Klotz distributed the 1999 Recreation Department annual report.
Contract – Myers Fun Services
Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to approve the contract with
Myers Fun Services in the amount of $5,135 for services in connection with Camp Saradac. He said this
contract had been reviewed by the City Attorney. Ayes all.
Approve Camp Saradac Agreement
Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Bernard Mirling seconded to approve the Camp Saradac
bus agreement for the summer of 2000. Ayes all.
Announcement – Brookside Fundraiser
Mayor Kenneth Klotz announced that a charity baseball game would be held between the City and the
Village of Ballston Spa to benefit the Brookside Museum. He said this event would be held on June 29 at
7:00 p.m. at the East Side Recreation field.
Announcement – Junior High Orchestra Italian Trip
Mayor Kenneth Klotz announced that the Junior High Orchestra would be traveling to Italy from July 10 to
July 19. He said they would visit four cities. Brenda Vrendenberg, teacher, said there would be 74,
8th/9th grade students and 26 adults going on this trip. She then introduced two students who
performed a short piece on violins giving the Council a sample of what they would be playing.
Report – Building Department
Mayor Kenneth Klotz reported that an assistant building and construction inspector was hired on a full
time permanent basis. He said there was also a building inspector consultant hired on a temporary basis
to help with the backlog.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz said he initially had not known where the funding for these positions would come
from, however, he recently consulted with the Finance Department and it appears that the fees for
building inspections would be coming in at about $50,000 higher than originally anticipated. He said at
some point he would request that those funds be transferred to fund these positions.
Confirm Approval by Memo – Assistant Building Inspector (00-128)
Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to confirm the recent approval
by memo for the hiring of Stephen Henderer as Assistant Building and Construction Inspector, Grade XI,
Step 1 with an effective date of May 23, 2000. Ayes all.
Confirm Approval by Memo – Outside Contractor for Building Inspections (00-129)
Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Bernard Mirling seconded to confirm the recent approval
by memo for the hiring of Jeremiah Healy as a Building Inspector Consultant on an as-needed basis at
by memo for the hiring of Jeremiah Healy as a Building Inspector Consultant on an as-needed basis at
$45/hour (includes professional services, travel, insurance and misc. expenses) with an effective date of
May 30, 2000.
Commissioner Thomas Curley said at some point last year there was some discussion on these services
being charged back to developers. Mayor Kenneth Klotz said the fees charged to developers were raised
last fall under the new Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Ordinance amendments. He said at this point he was
not ready to tie the funding of these positions to increased fees. Commissioner Michael Lenz said a few
years ago, there was a committee which had several developers/contractors on that committee and they
had said they would be willing to pay these fees. Commissioner Thomas McTygue said he remembered
those discussions, however, those recommendations were never adopted by the Council.
Commissioner Michael Lenz clarified that there was no current source of funding available for these
positions, however, the Mayor was looking at the increased fees being received by the City from the
permit/building fees. Mayor Kenneth Klotz agreed.
Ayes all.
Confirm Approval by Memo – Telecom Service Contract (00-130)
Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to confirm the previous
approval by memo for an addendum to the service contract with Lucent Technologies for additional
telephone equipment in the amount of $1,567.07. Ayes all.
Reschedule July 4 Council meeting
Mayor Kenneth Klotz suggested the July 4th Council meeting be rescheduled to Wednesday, July 5th.
Council members agreed.
Grant for Station Lane Sidewalks
Mayor Kenneth Klotz withdrew that item from discussion.
West Avenue Project Update
Paul Male, City Engineer, updated Council members on the West Avenue project. He said the project was
awarded to CCI Companies on May 3. He said there have been some delays because of Niagara Mohawk,
however, they still anticipate the project being completed by December 31, 2001. He said initially they
had thought that the work would begin on May 1, therefore, they are about two months behind schedule.
Paul Male said the contract will consist of work from Congress Street to West Circular Street including all
utilities and four traffic signals. He said the NYSDOT office will be located at 229 Washington Street. He
also noted that if the Council would like, he would provide monthly updates.
Approval Title Transfer – Shelters of Saratoga (00-131)
Mayor Kenneth Klotz said recently he appointed a Community Renewal Committee to look at substandard
properties and make recommendations to the Council on those properties. He said that committee will
also look at sources of funding. He said one major source of funding is HUD and HUD has encouraged the
City to move ahead in the rehabilitation/renovation of substandard properties.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz explained that the NYS Department of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR)
prefers that funding for this type of work go through a non-profit Neighborhood Preservation Company
(NPC). The local NPC is affiliated with SOS. He said the Neighborhood Preservation Company has applied
for a $400,000 grant to be used for owner-occupied rehabilitation on the west side. He said it was now
time for the City and the Neighborhood Preservation Company/Shelters of Saratoga to work together.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz said there has been an ongoing lawsuit over the title of the parcel currently being
occupied by SOS. He said SOS has a grant of $71,000 contingent upon them receiving title to this
parcel. He said at this point in time, there is an urgent need for SOS to obtain this title or they will lose
the grant. Mayor Kenneth Klotz said this was a good opportunity for the City to work together with SOS
and build a strong partnership. He said SOS has a new director and a very strong board which is
and build a strong partnership. He said SOS has a new director and a very strong board which is
committed to this cause. He, therefore, proposed that the City turn over title to SOS.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Bernard Mirling seconded to transfer the title to SOS for
14 Walworth Street.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue said he was concerned about making this transfer without any written
documentation. He said he would like to see some stipulations in the agreement that include: a City
representative on the Board of SOS, no expansion of the use and that an audit on SOS be performed.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz noted that on some occasions grants stipulate that no elected official may serve on a
Board. Commissioner Thomas McTygue said it did not have to be an elected official but rather a
representative from the City.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue said concerns had been expressed by the President of the West Side
Neighborhood Association on any expansion of this use and they would like an agreement from SOS that
there would be no expansion. He also said because of the stories that had been circulating, he would like
to see an audit of SOS.
Rick Higgins, SOS Board representative, said an audit was performed in 1999 and that audit is on file with
the City. He said SOS functions under much supervision from the state. He said he could not speak for
the Board, however, thought there would likely be no problem with having City representation on this
Board. Commissioner Thomas McTygue asked about expansion plans. Rick Higgins said SOS is affiliated
with the Neighborhood Preservation Company which has a broader scope than SOS. He said they are also
looking at rehabilitation of 112 Washington Street. Commissioner Thomas McTygue said that has been
ongoing project for more than two years now and it was unfortunate that a dumpster has been located in
plain sight for that amount of time at that location.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue asked about the use of the rooming house across the alley and whether
that use was permitted. Rick Higgins said SOS had been given the use of the home across the alley for a
three-year period. He said that home will be used as a transition home for those individuals who are
seeking employment and a place to live. He said they began to use this home and began renovations
before the appropriate permits were received, however, it had since been straightened out. He informed
Council members that this weekend there would be at least 20 individuals at this location doing some
facade work. Commissioner Thomas McTygue said that the interior needs some extensive work.
Commissioner Thomas Curley asked Council members if there was any objections on reaching an
agreement with SOS. Rick Higgins said they are committed to their cause as well as being committed to
the city. He said there is some urgency on their part in obtaining this title before they lose the grant.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz said he as able to obtain a slight reprieve from the Homeless Housing Assistance
Program (HHAP) on this grant, with the stipulation that the Council would vote on this issue tonight.
John Behan, Treasurer SOS Board, said they are willing to work with the City on this issue as well as
serve the homeless community. He said they were willing to work with the Westside Neighborhood
Association on their concerns. He said he did not feel that a contract/agreement was necessary.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue disagreed. He said he would like an agreement in writing on his
concerns. He said he would like to see this issue tabled this evening and perhaps vote on this via memo.
He said Tony Izzo, Assistant City Attorney, should address these concerns and then draft an agreement.
Commissioner Bernard Mirling asked how this delay might affect their grant. He said he was also
concerned about this issue dragging on any more than it already has. He said there was some good faith
involved here and he felt confident that SOS would work with the City. He also noted that it was a “little
late in the game” for individuals to be expressing their concerns when this item has been around for more
than two years. He said it is apparent that the Council needs to address this issue immediately.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue pointed out that although this issue had been around for quite some time,
it only appeared on the council agenda two days ago. He said he would like to see a written agreement
before the council votes on this issue.
Commissioner Michael Lenz asked what was the time line. It was noted that SOS had until June 14 to
obtain title or they would lose the grant. Commissioner Michael Lenz said he was concerned about the
legal ramifications of turning over the title to this parcel while there was an existing lawsuit pending. He
said at the very least, the Council should consult with Tony Izzo on those ramifications. He too said he
would like to see this issue tabled and perhaps a special meeting to be held.
Tony Izzo reminded Council members that he was not the attorney representing the City in this case,
however, he had worked on some of the negotiations. He asked that if the Council determined this
evening that an agreement was needed, that he be given specific directions on how to proceed.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue said at one point a long term lease had been proposed and it was his
understanding that a long term lease would be acceptable to HUD. He again asked if there would be any
expansion of this use. He reminded everyone that he has offered many of the homeless individuals
positions in DPW and he himself has been involved with this organization, however, he wanted a written
agreement first.
Commissioner Thomas Curley moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded that this issue be
tabled.
Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Bernard Mirling nay
Commissioner Michael Lenz aye
Commissioner Thomas McTygue aye
Commissioner Thomas Curley aye
Mayor Kenneth Klotz nay
Motion carried.
It was agreed that a special meeting would be held on June 8 at 6:30 p.m. to address this issue.
SSTAR Task Force Report (00-132)
Mayor Kenneth Klotz said this committee had been meeting for more than a year and a half. He said at
this time, the committee is prepared to submit a report to the Council with four recommendations: a) the
implementation of a truck traffic enforcement plan; b) signage improvements; c) reroute Lake Avenue
truck traffic to Route 50; and d) a central corridor. He pointed out that there seemed to be a consensus
on the first three recommendations, however, there was no consensus on the central corridor.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz thanked the members of the committee for their diligence and hard work on this
report. He said this has been a good, productive process.
Erin Dryer, 24 Northway Court, said she was concerned about the way this process was handled. She said
the central corridor was not a choice and it appeared out of no where and was only proposed as a political
ploy. She said meetings were scheduled and changed at the last minute in an attempt to discourage
attendance. She said she was alarmed that Mayor Kenneth Klotz would say this was the best solution.
She said writing tickets to trucks will not get them off the City streets. She said Commissioner Thomas
Curley has done a good job running DPS. She said it was now time for the Council to make a decision.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz disagreed with some of Erin Dryer’s statements. He said this has been a difficult
process and the committee tried to come up with the best solution.
Commissioner Bernard Mirling said he attended many of these meetings and the members of that
committee made their best efforts for the City on this issue. He said there is no simple solution. He
further noted that the central corridor recommendation was in no way meant to diminish Commissioner
Thomas Curley or that department. He said because the truck traffic cannot be removed it needs to be
mitigated. He said the central corridor works for truck heading south but not for those heading north.
Commissioner Thomas Curley said enforcement is a big issue and his department has been and will
continue to make strides in that area.
City Center – Street Light Payments
Mark Baker said the City Center was constructed in 1983-1984. He said at that time the Maple Avenue
street lights were wired to the City Center. He said in 1985, the Council authorized reimbursement to the
Center for the maintenance of those lights and that has been the agreement since that time. He said,
Center for the maintenance of those lights and that has been the agreement since that time. He said,
though, since the City purchased the City Center in 1999, they are proposing that the City Center now
take over the maintenance and payments for these five lamps. Council members agreed.
City Center – Feasibility Study
Mark Baker distributed to Council members a copy of the RFP in connection with the feasibility study for
the City Center. He said this RFP is seeking proposals for a market and financial feasibility analysis in
connection with its planned expansion. He said responses are due by July 14 and the Council will be kept
informed of the process.
Gavin Landry said the City Center is of great benefit to the community and it is now time to do this study.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz asked if there would be an opportunity for the public to voice their opinions. Mark
Baker said yes.
Approve Sear/Brown Contract – Downtown Pedestrian Improvements (00-133)
Paul Male said the Council recently approved a resolution for 21 traffic signals along state routes. He said
the second piece of this is pedestrian improvements which includes sidewalks in and around Congress
Park and some additional traffic signals. He said the funds will come from the Downtown Pedestrian
Improvement grant value in the amount of $561,000 (20 percent match at $112,000). He said the traffic
signals grant is a 95 percent match grant at $860,000 (5 percent match at $43,000). He said Finance
has informed him that they have already collected $95,000 in debt service. He said the difference
between the two is $60,000. He said there are opportunities for the City to raise some of these funds, so
he anticipated that in the end there would be no cost to the City.
Commissioner Michael Lenz asked what was the amount the Council was being asked to vote on. Paul
Male said the total City share for the two projects including Sear Brown’s cost is $155,200. He said the
City has collected $95,000 to date. He said we are voting on $38,000 tonight for the Sear Brown contract
for pedestrian improvements. Commissioner Michael Lenz pointed out that this project had not been
bonded, however, the City has been collecting funds for these types of projects. He said they would not
bond this project until next year. Paul Male said he anticipated the City would not need to bond any of
this amount. He said Congress Park Center would at some point pay $110,000 for improvements near
their parcel.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz asked if the City would need to up front the total amount of these improvements
and then be reimbursed by the City. Paul Male said yes. Christine Gillmett-Brown said with accurate
timing between construction and payment, it may not be necessary to bond.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Bernard Mirling seconded to approve the Sear Brown
contract in connection with the pedestrian improvements in the amount of $38,000.
Commissioner Thomas Curley suggested that the Planning Board be encouraged to review off site
improvements when projects come before that Board. Paul Male said that was done already in many
cases and specifically in PUD legislation.
Ayes all.
Public Forum on Surplus
Mayor Kenneth Klotz requested that a public forum be set for Tuesday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. on the
surplus. Council members agreed.
Ed Martin, 121 VanDam Street, asked when the public would be invited to speak on the truck bypass and
truck weight ordinance. Mayor Kenneth Klotz said the public hearing on the truck weight ordinance was
held at 6:50 p.m. this evening. Ed Martin said it appeared there is no consensus on the Council’s part for
this bypass proposal. He said it was now time for the Council members themselves to find a solution to
this bypass proposal. He said it was now time for the Council members themselves to find a solution to
this matter. He said enough time was spent on this issue by the committee. Commissioner Thomas
McTygue pointed out that there would be a meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 on this matter. Ed
Martin again said it was time for the Council to find an alternative solution.
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
Approval of May 16 meeting minutes
Commissioner Bernard Mirling moved and Mayor Kenneth Klotz seconded to approve the May 16 City
Council meeting minutes. Ayes all.
Commissioners of Deeds
Commissioner Bernard Mirling announced the appointment of the following individuals as Commissioners
of Deeds with a term of two years: Margaret Mohrmann, Sydney Waring, Marjorie Hamill, James Ruhle
and Kevin Veitch.
Award of Contract – Police Department Renovation
Upon the recommendation of the Department of Public Safety, Commissioner Bernard Mirling moved and
Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to award the contract for the Police Department renovation to
Legere Restorations per their quote of $17,315.22. Ayes all.
Award of Bid – Utility Van/Walk-in Unit
Upon the recommendation of the Department of Public Works, Commissioner Bernard Mirling moved and
Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to award the bid for the Utility Van/Walk-in Unit to Tracey
Freightliner in the amount of $87,273. Ayes all.
Summer Youth Worker (00-134)
Commissioner Bernard Mirling said the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has created a task force
to look into youth issues in Saratoga Springs. He said members of the task force included the business
community, city representatives, etc. He said the task force has proposed to hire a youth worker to do
outreach on the streets during the summer months. He said this worker would make the youth aware of
opportunities available to them.
Commissioner Bernard Mirling said this worker would be based at the YMCA and the proposed salary is
$10,000. He said the Chamber has asked if the City would be interested in sharing the cost of this
position. He said he was interested in doing so.
Commissioner Bernard Mirling moved and Mayor Kenneth Klotz seconded to make available $5,000 from
the Accounts Department budget to pay the City’s share of this position. Ayes all.
Recreation Department Report (00-138)
Commissioner Bernard Mirling said several months ago he became aware of inadequacies in the
purchasing practices and records keeping in the Recreation Department. He said it became clear in
reviewing these issues that there were also some other problems. He said at the request of Mayor
Kenneth Klotz an investigation was done in cooperation with the Accounts and Finance Departments. He
said based on those findings, the Comptroller’s office was brought in.
Commissioner Bernard Mirling said the Comptrollers Office representative spent several days interviewing
and reviewing the Recreation Department’s practices. He also spent time with the Accounts and Finance
Departments staff. He said Deputy Commissioner Christine Gillmett-Brown has since developed policy
and procedures for the Recreation Department to follow to alleviate the concerns expressed by the
and procedures for the Recreation Department to follow to alleviate the concerns expressed by the
Comptrollers Office.
Commissioner Bernard Mirling noted that once the City formally adopts and implements internal controls,
City officials must monitor those controls to ensure that they are being followed.
Commissioner Bernard Mirling then moved and Mayor Kenneth Klotz seconded that the internal control
recommendations prepared by Deputy Commissioner Christine Gillmett-Brown be adopted as City policy.
Ayes all.
FINANCE OFFICE
Payroll
Commissioner Michael Lenz moved and Mayor Kenneth Klotz seconded to approve the following payrolls:
May 19, 2000 – $283,081.54; and May 26, 2000 – $283,140.16; and June 2, 2000, $279,075.90. Ayes
all.
Warrants
Commissioner Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Bernard Mirling seconded for the approval and
payment of the 1JUN20 warrant #2 through #35 as follows:
General Fund $326,424.23
City Center Authority 6,254.91
Water Fund 135,706.08
Sewer Fund 51,193.71
Capital Projects Fund 19,440.07
Special Assessment District -0-
Trust Fund -0-
Debt Service 50.00
Community Development 16,875.26
TOTAL $ 555,944.26
and the MC200524 warrant #2 - #5 as follows:
General Fund $ 14,505.82
City Center Authority -0-
Water Fund 439.17
Sewer Fund 642.64
Capital Projects Fund -0-
Special Assessment District -0-
Trust Fund -0-
Debt Service -0-
Community Development -0-
TOTAL $ 15,587.63
and the MC200531 warrant #2 - #4 as follows:
General Fund $ 3,412.11
City Center Authority 11,282.37
Water Fund 258.31
Sewer Fund 1,127.70
Capital Projects Fund -0-
Special Assessment District -0-
Trust Fund -0-
Trust Fund -0-
Debt Service -0-
Community Development -0-
TOTAL $ 16,080.49
and the MC00JIML warrant #2 as follows:
General Fund $ 1,525.00
City Center Authority -0-
Water Fund 2,391.51
Sewer Fund -0-
Capital Projects Fund -0-
Special Assessment District -0-
Trust Fund -0-
Debt Service -0-
Community Development -0-
TOTAL $ 3,916.51
Ayes all.
Budget Amendments
Commissioner Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Bernard Mirling seconded to approve the budget
amendments as presented (Attachment A). Ayes all.
Budget Transfers
Commissioner Michael Lenz moved and Mayor Kenneth Klotz seconded to approve the budget transfers as
presented (Attachment B). Ayes all.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Paving Schedule
Commissioner Thomas McTygue announced the following pavement schedule: June 12, mill Regent &
Ludlow Streets; June 13, mill Lake Avenue; June 14, pave Lake Avenue; June 15, pave Regent & Ludlow
Streets; June 16, pave Tipton Lane; June 19 pave Underwood Drive; June 20 pave, Gilbert Road; and
June 21, pave Ruggles Road.
Schedule Public Hearing – Water & Sewer Rates
Commissioner Thomas McTygue requested that a public hearing be set for Tuesday, June 20 at 6:45 p.m.
on water & sewer rates. Council members agreed.
Change Order – Anjo Contract
Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the
change order for Anjo Contracting in the amount of $3,992.61 in connection with the raw water
transmission line from Bog Meadow to the Water Treatment Plant for a manhole. Ayes all.
Waive of Bid – Fence for Old Reservoir – Congress Park
Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Mayor Kenneth Klotz seconded to approve the waive of bid to
LaPann in the amount of $4,800.00 for a new iron fence to be placed around the old reservoir in Congress
Park. Ayes all.
Mayor Kenneth Klotz congratulated Commissioner Thomas McTygue for the wonderful event recently held
in Congress Park for Spit & Spat.
Lead Agency for Saratoga Lake Water Supply Project (00-135)
Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Mayor Kenneth Klotz seconded that the City send letters to all
involved agencies seeking to duly designate the City as the SEQR Lead Agency for the City’s proposed
involved agencies seeking to duly designate the City as the SEQR Lead Agency for the City’s proposed
Saratoga Lake water supply project. Ayes all.
Approval to Pay Young Sommer Professional Services
Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Commissioner Bernard Mirling seconded to approve payment
to Young Sommer in the amount of $8,353.76 for services provided in connection with the Elks Lodge
litigation. He said this was for services previously performed and not for the appeal. Ayes: three
(Commissioner Thomas McTygue, Commissioner Bernard Mirling and Mayor Kenneth Klotz); Nays: two
(Commissioner Michael Lenz and Thomas Curley). Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
COPS MORE 98 Grant Renewal (00-136)
Commissioner Thomas Curley moved and Commissioner Michael Lenz seconded to authorize the Mayor to
sign the renewal contract to continue this grant program.
Commissioner Thomas Curley said this grant renewal will allow the City to continue the employment of
their computer technician and the dispatchers with 75 percent of their salaries being paid by the grant.
Ayes all.
Vote – Vehicle & Traffic Ordinance (00-137)
Commissioner Thomas Curley moved and Mayor Kenneth Klotz seconded to amend Chapter 225 of the
Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, entitled “Vehicle and Traffic” as previously presented (Attachment
C).
Commissioner Thomas Curley said that the necessary line items (revenue and expenditure) would need to
be set up and tracked.
Ayes all.
Vehicle Check
Commissioner Thomas Curley reported that from May 20-26 the second phase of the seat belt
enforcement program was held. He said they were aiming for 85 percent compliance. He said upon
checking more than 4,000 vehicles at two location they found the compliance rate was at about 95
percent. He said this goes to show that enforcement does work. He said also during this inspection there
were drug arrests, penal infractions discovered, DWI arrests and CDL violations.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Commissioner Bernard Mirling seconded to adjourn the
meeting at 8:50 p.m. Ayes all.
There being no further business, Mayor Kenneth Klotz adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Moran
Clerk
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