City Council

CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL ROOM TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2002 7:00 P.M PRESENT: Commissioner Thomas Curley, DPS Kenneth Klotz, Mayor Commissioner Michael Lenz, Finance Commissioner Thomas McTygue, DPW Commissioner Stephen E. Towne, Accounts ALSO PRESENT: Anthony Scirocco, Supervisor (arrived 7:20 p.m.) Phil Klein, Supervisor STAFF PRESENT: Bruce Brown, Deputy Commissioner, DPW Debbie Harper, Deputy Commissioner Accounts Hank Kuczynski, Deputy Mayor Bob King, Deputy Commissioner, DPS Jeff Wait, City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kenneth Klotz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Robert Pasciullo Did not appear. Rose Tait/John McMahon Mayor Kenneth Klotz said the remaining speakers this evening were likely to discuss the Frank Sullivan District Zoning Amendment Petition. He requested that speakers be brief and not repetitive, as there was a lengthy public hearing at the last meeting. He said all documents and discussions at previous meetings were part of the record. John McMahon, attorney representing Rose Tait, said at the meeting recently hosted by Commissioner Thomas Curley, the applicant apparently agreed to a biannual review of outdoor seating and outdoor entertainment. He said he believed this should be part of the legislation. He said they also believed that something should be done this summer about the noise. He suggested that perhaps there be one day a week when there is no noise. He then asked the Council to either deny the request or delay the vote until September. Judy Schrade Judy Schrade encouraged the Council to consider placing some parking restrictions on the parking areas near her home. She said noise from the cars is a problem. Jennette Kaddo-Marino Page 1 of 12 City of Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Clem Marino read a written statement from Jennette Kaddo-Marino requesting the Council to deny this request. She said in her statement that this was spot zoning and was not good for the residential integrity of the neighborhood. Clem Marino Clem Marino said this is a very difficult situation. He said he wanted the residential use to continue but also needed to consider any possible future development. He said he believed this could open the door for other things and wanted assurances for future protection. He urged the Council to deny this request. John Carusone John Carusone, attorney representing the applicant, said his letter to the Council specifically addressed outdoor entertainment and not outdoor seating. He said he did not believe there was reason to stop the outdoor entertainment one night a week, because the racing season is only six weeks. He noted that at the last meeting, the majority of neighbors approved of this proposal. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Vote B Frank Sullivan Place Zoning Amendment (02-133) Commissioner Stephen Towne moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to remove the Frank Sullivan Place Zoning Amendment Petition from the table for discussion. Ayes all. Commissioner Thomas Curley informed Council members that he recently held a meeting with the applicant, neighbors, Tony Izzo, Commissioner Thomas McTygue, Planning Board Chair Lew Benton and others. He said it was a lengthy meeting at 2 1/2 hours, but he believed there was positive movement. He said the Planning Board had done an excellent job in crafting legislation. He said there seemed to be agreement to address the noise issue through a two year renewable special use permit. He said noise could be specifically addressed during the special use permit process when the applicant appears before the Planning Board. He said the applicant also agreed to install additional buffering, additional security and they agreed to cease outdoor entertainment at 9:00 p.m. except on opening day and Travers weekend. Commissioner Thomas Curley thanked all of the neighbors for attending this meeting. He said at this time he was comfortable in moving forward with a vote. Commissioner Thomas McTygue asked how the outdoor entertainment issue would be reviewed. Commissioner Thomas Curley said it would be reviewed through a renewable special use permit at the Planning Board. Commissioner Thomas McTygue suggested that perhaps some consideration be given to the parking concerns. He said perhaps the City could require that all cars are moved by 7:30 p.m. Tony Izzo said there would need to be proper signage and then it could be addressed through the ordinance. Commissioner Stephen Towne said if there is a contract between the property owner and those parking cars, perhaps the City could find a leverage point. He said it might be better to handle this through the contract than through the ordinance. Commissioner Thomas McTygue said he believed this was a contract between private individuals. Tony Izzo said if the City is not party to this contract, there were still ways in which the City might be able to address these concerns, i.e., ingress/egress, hours of operation, etc. It was agreed that Judy Schrade would meet with Tony Izzo. Commissioner Michael Lenz asked if the proposed changes were too significant to prevent the Council from voting this evening. It was agreed that the proposed modifications could be addressed during the special use permit process, therefore, they would not prevent the Council from voting this evening. Commissioner Michael Lenz asked if there should be something more than just a letter from John Carusone, stating the applicant=s intentions. Tony Izzo said these were all issues for the Planning Board. Page 2 of 12 City of Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Commissioner Thomas McTygue asked exactly what would be done this year. Commissioner Thomas Curley said items such as lighting and security. Commissioner Thomas McTygue asked if the bathrooms would be completed. John Carusone said there was not enough time to do that work this year. He said if the Council had approved this request at the last meeting it was still unlikely that there would have been enough time to do the bathrooms. Commissioner Stephen Towne moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded for the issuance of a SEQR negative declaration and for the adoption of the zoning text and map amendments for the Frank Sullivan Place areas as originally proposed. Mayor Kenneth Klotz said he shared the concerns expressed by some of the neighbors on the residential quality of the neighborhood, but he believed that a good agreement had been worked out. He said this will improve the quality of life in the neighborhood because the issues may now be addressed through the special use permit process. He said he realized that this does not solve everyone=s concerns, but it was a good agreement. Commissioner Michael Lenz said everyone has struggled with this proposal and he too agreed that it is simply not possible to please everyone. He said he believed the additional meeting held by Commissioner Thomas Curley was good. He said he did not want to see Siro=s leave this community. He said the concerns of the neighbors could now be addressed at the Planning Board through the special permit process and he was ready to support this motion. Ayes all. MAYOR=S OFFICE Recreation Department -- Camp Saradac Trips Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the Camp Saradac trips in the amount of $23,003.60. Linda Terricola said this is an annual approval required to do these trips. She said some of the trips were for rain dates. Commissioner Stephen Towne asked how this cost compared to last year. Linda Terricola said it was the same. She informed Council members that they now incorporate these fees into the annual registration fee. Ayes all. Recreation Department B Authorization to proceed with State 50/50 Grant (02-134) Linda Terricola said she was requesting permission from the Council to proceed with preparing an application to apply for a 50/50 matching grant from the NYS Office of Parks and Recreation to acquire funds to purchase the Gilbert Road parcel. She said this is a matching grant up to $350,000. She said she had already met with several individuals in City Hall to discuss the possibility of applying and there is agreement that this is a grant for which the City may be eligible. She said there is a lot of work to be done and the grant application is due by June 14. Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to authorize Linda Terricola to proceed with developing material in order to prepare the grant application. Commissioner Stephen Towne said he would prefer additional time to review this matter. He asked exactly what was the 50/50 split. Linda Terricola said if the City was fortunate to receive $350,000, the City would need to come up with $350,000. Commissioner Stephen Towne said he was concerned that this request was obligating the City to purchase this parcel. Mayor Kenneth Klotz said this was a request from Linda Terricola for permission to prepare the application. He said if the City is fortunate to receive the grant, then the Council would be faced with the decision to move ahead and purchase this parcel. He said the City would not be required to make the purchase. Commissioner Page 3 of 12 City of Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Thomas Curley said this was much like his COPS grants, in that they were just seeking permission to prepare the material. Commissioner Stephen Towne asked if the City was obligated to identify the parcel in the application. Linda Terricola said yes. She said items such as fair market value and description of the parcel needed to be included. She too noted that the City would not be obligated to purchase the parcel. Linda Terricola said the last grant that the City received for a similar project was the Geyser Road parcel. Geoff Bornemann, City Planner, said Linda Terricola would return to the next meeting with the grant application and at that time request authorization for the Mayor to sign and submit the application. He said this grant would be for this particular parcel though. He said if the City chooses not to purchase that parcel, the funding would need to be returned to the state. Mayor Kenneth Klotz said that Commissioner Michael Lenz=s recreation committee identified and recommended this parcel. Commissioner Michael Lenz agreed. Commissioner Stephen Towne asked if the City had an option on this parcel. Mayor Kenneth Klotz said there was some funding set a side, but there is no option. Commissioner Thomas McTygue suggested that an appraisal be done on this parcel. Linda Terricola said that for the grant application, only fair market value was required. Commissioner Stephen Towne said he was concerned with the implication that the City would purchase this parcel. He then asked if the Real Estate Committee and the Recreation Facility Committee had reviewed this information. Commissioner Thomas McTygue suggested that an appraisal be done. Linda Terricola said fair market value was enough for the application. Commissioner Stephen Towne again said he was concerned with the implication that the City would purchase this parcel. He said perhaps the Recreation Facility Committee and the Real Estate Committee should review this information. He said it was good for the City to apply for such a grant but he was concerned with the implication. Commissioner Thomas McTygue said this was not a commitment to purchase anything. He urged that an appraisal be done first and suggested that it could be done for $500. He said the Council would only be allowing Linda Terricola to gather the information and prepare the application. He agreed this information should be shared with the various committees. Commissioner Michael Lenz said there had been discussion by the Recreational Facility Committee on an indoor as well as an outdoor facility. He said if the City was to purchase the Gilbert Road parcel, it did not necessarily mean that it would be an appropriate location for an indoor facility. Linda Terricola said there is a lot of work that needs to be done in a short period of time. She said she would return to the next meeting with the grant application. Commissioner Michael Lenz asked if Mayor Kenneth Klotz=s recreational committee would be forthcoming with any recommendations in the near future. Mayor Kenneth Klotz said he was not sure that the work of that committee was related to this issue. Commissioner Michael Lenz said he believed that it was another factor to consider just as the appraisal would be another factor. Mayor Kenneth Klotz said his committee is aware that the City is looking at this parcel. Commissioner Thomas Curley said the City should at least explore this option. Linda Terricola said the City is always in need of additional field space. Ayes all. Page 4 of 12 City of Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded that the Council authorize the expenditure for an appraisal on this parcel. Mayor Kenneth Klotz asked if the $50,000 set a side could be tapped into. Commissioner Michael Lenz suggested that perhaps the Accounts Department had such a line item for expenditures such as these. Ayes all. Sale of Property B Crescent Avenue Jeff Wait said the Real Estate Committee recently voted to recommend that the Council approve the sale of the Crescent Avenue parcel to each of the adjacent property owners at $250/each or if only one is interested it be sold at $500. Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to approve the sale of the Crescent Avenue parcel to the two adjacent property owners at $250 or if only one is interested it be sold at $500. Commissioner Michael Lenz clarified that the funds would go to the parking solutions fund. Ayes all. Planning Board Rules and Regulations (02-135) Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the Planning Board Rules and Regulations as distributed. Ayes all. Salary Review Recommendation Hank Kuczynski said a committee (himself, Civil Service representative and Deputy Commissioners) had reviewed several proposals from companies in connection with the City Hall salary review. He said there were four applicants, three of whom came for interviews. He said it was the recommendation of this committee that a company be selected and the review be completed before the next budget season. Mayor Kenneth Klotz said the salary review committee had been previously discussed by the Council. He said the attempt of this study is to create a system whereby remuneration for employees in City Hall is more fair. He said there was discussion at one point to hold off on this study until the Human Resources Director had been hired, however, it was decided not to wait. Commissioner Thomas Curley said he had not yet had the opportunity to thoroughly discuss this issue with his deputy. He said he would prefer that a vote not be taken this evening. Commissioner Stephen Towne said he too had not been able to review the material and would also prefer to wait. Mayor Kenneth Klotz asked if the funding for this would be necessary this year. Hank Kuczynski said the funding to pay the company would be required this year. It was agreed to add this item to the next agenda. Executive Session Mayor Kenneth Klotz requested an executive session for labor relation matters. Skidmore Saratoga Entrepreneurial Partnership Page 5 of 12 City of Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Mayor Kenneth Klotz said this was a program which existed last year. He said students from Skidmore interact with local business on various projects. He said the Skidmore students recently held a presentation on campus discussing their work in the community. He commended the students for working with the local City businesses. Community Development B Revolving Loan Subordination Agreement Brad Birge explained that this was a routine agreement. He said the revolving loan fund focuses on encouraging jobs for low and moderate income individuals. He said this particular recipient of this loan is attempting to refinance. He said the City is listed at the third position on this loan and will remain in third position. Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Stephen Towne seconded to authorize the Mayor to sign the Community Development Revolving Loan Subordination Agreement. Commissioner Stephen Towne asked if the City Attorney had reviewed the agreement. Brad Birge said that it had been forwarded to the Mayor=s Office. Jeff Wait said that he normally does not review such documents, however, he could review it in the morning. It was agreed this motion would include that the agreement be reviewed by the City Attorney. Ayes all. Civil Service Reappointment -- Carol Catone (02-136) Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to reappoint Carol Catone to the Civil Service Commission. It was noted that the Civil Service Commission supported this reappointment. Ayes all. Other Appointment (02-137) Mayor Kenneth Klotz announced the appointment of Doris Armstrong to the Urban Heritage Advisory Board and Sister Charla Commins to the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority Board. Executive Session Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to adjourn to executive session for legal matters at 8:05 p.m. Ayes all. Council members returned at 8:45 p.m. Solomon Northup Day (02-138) Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to permanently dedicated the third Saturday in July as Solomon Northup Day. Ayes all. Downtown Business Association Donation to Urban Heritage Area Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Michael Lenz seconded for the Council to accept the donation from the Downtown Business Association for the Spa City Band concert to be held in July. Ayes all. Appointment (02-139) Page 6 of 12 City of Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Mayor Kenneth Klotz moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to appoint Vaughn Woodworth to the Board of Assessment Review. Ayes all. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Approval of April 16, 2002, City Council Meeting Minutes Commissioner Stephen Towne moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the April 16, 2002, meeting minutes with minor corrections. Ayes all. April of May 7, 2002, City Council Meeting Minutes Commissioner Stephen Towne moved and Commissioner Michael Lenz seconded to approve the May 7, 2002, meeting minutes with minor corrections. Ayes all. Approve DEC Licensing Procedures Contract (02-140) Commissioner Stephen Towne moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in connection with the new automated licensing system. Commissioner Stephen Towne said this system allows for automated issuance of hunting/fishing licenses as required by current state law. There is no cost to the City as all equipment and training will be provided by the State. The projection date to have equipment installed and training completed is late July. Electronic transfer of funds has been arranged by the Finance Department. The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney=s Office. Ayes all. Award of Bid B Chemicals Upon the recommendation of the Department of Public Works, Commissioner Stephen Towne moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to award the bid for chemicals to Slack Chemical; JCI Jones Chemical, Duso Chemical, Thatcher Company & Holland Company for various low prices. Ayes all. Award of Bid B Infield Conditioning Machine Upon the recommendation of the Department of Public Works, Commissioner Stephen Towne moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to award the bid for an infield conditioning machine to S.V. Moffett Company for $13,840 (low bidder). Ayes all. Executive Session Commissioner Stephen Towne requested an executive session. Appointments Commissioner Stephen Towne withdrew this item from discussion. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Page 7 of 12 City of Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Approval of Payrolls Commissioner Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the payment of the following payrolls: May 10, 2002B $317,205.74 and May 17, 2002 B $314,203.85. Ayes all. Approval of Warrants Commissioner Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the following warrants: 2MAY02 - Warrant 2-28 General Fund $473,425.87 City Center Authority 3,820.94 Water Fund 25,458.01 Sewer Fund 5,549.99 Capital Project 95,126.85 Special Assessment District 10,250.00 West Avenue SAD -0- Trust Fund -0- Debt Service -0- Community Development 21,553.22 $635,184.88 MC050802 - Warrant 2-3 General Fund $ 9,382.89 City Center Authority -0- Water Fund 9,302.78 Sewer Fund 463.73 Capital Project -0- Special Assessment District 419.95 West Avenue SAD -0- Trust Fund -0- Debt Service -0- Community Development -0- $ 19,149.40 MC020515 - Warrant 2-6 General Fund $ 32,245.52 City Center Authority 482.55 Water Fund 7,978.46 Sewer Fund 328.19 Capital Project -0- Special Assessment District -0- West Avenue SAD -0- Trust Fund -0- Debt Service -0- Community Development 17.28 $ 41,052.00 Ayes all. Approval B Budget Transfers Page 8 of 12 City of Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Commissioner Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the budget transfers as presented (Attachment A). Ayes all. Approval Budget Amendments Commissioner Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to approve the budget amendments as presented (Attachment B). Ayes all. Brandano Displays Commissioner Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the payment to Brandano Displays in the amount of $10,050.00 for decorative pole wreaths. Ayes all. Standard Workday (02-141) Commissioner Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the resolution as presented (Attachment C) to establish the standard workday for newly elected and appointed officials. Ayes all. April 30, 2002 Financial Report Deputy Commissioner Christine Gillmett-Brown distributed the April 30 Financial Report. She noted that expenditures seemed to on schedule at about 33 percent. She pointed out that the Mayor=s Department is slightly over the 33 percent, but that was because of timing of some payments. She said some departments are below the 33 percent for the same reason. Sales Tax Deputy Commissioner Christine Gillmett-Brown said the City will begin collecting its own sales tax on June 1. She said to date, the City has received $1,278,000 from the county with two payments remaining under the existing formula. She noted that an additional payment of approximately $392,000 will also be received by the City from the County which is based on the City=s population. Mayor Kenneth Klotz said he was glad to see that the County would still distribute those funds to the City. He further noted that amount was not factored into the KPMG report and that amount would certainly bridge any gap. Deputy Commissioner Christine Gilllmett-Brown noted that the $392,000 figure was not new information. She said that number was known when the budget was developed. Deputy Commissioenr Christine Gillmett-Brown said the calendar for payments from the state is as follows: June 28, August 5, September 5, September 12, October 4 and October 11. She noted that the October 11 payment will actually be based on quarterly returns. She said though that payment is for the City=s biggest quarter so it would still be difficult to make projections when developing the 2003 budget. She said when preparing the 2004 budget, the City will have been in this formula for a year, therefore, the estimates will be much closer. Commissioner Michael Lenz pointed out that when preparing the 2003 budget only the first quarterly payment will be available which would be a larger amount. Deputy Commissioner Christine Gillmett-Brown also noted that the second quarter would be slightly high because of the holiday season. Deputy Commissioner Christine Gillmett-Brown said a packet of information was sent to venders in the City explaining the new reporting system. She also noted that there would be a meeting held tomorrow here at City Hall with representatives from the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Page 9 of 12 City of Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 21, 2002 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Public Hearing B Water Fee for Final Readings Commissioner Thomas McTygue requested that a public hearing be set for Tuesday, June 4 at 6:55 p.m. on water meter readings. Donation Commissioner Thomas McTygue said there were no donations at this time. Downtown Street Lights Commissioenr Thomas McTygue said consistent with the City=s continuing commitment to enhance and beautify the downtown business district, he proposed a Broadway lighting project that would make a significant impact on the look and function of the downtown decorative street lamps. He said he was proposing to install approximately 15 new triple headed light fixtures consistent with the standard single Sternberg light fixture currently along Broadway. He said the new fixture would be an enhanced version of the current model with three lighting fixtures clustered on a heavier and somewhat taller post. He said the new fixtures would be installed on both sides of Broadway at each intersecting street, replacing the existing single fixture light. He said that also included with this project will be the replacement of several of the existing older light fixture globes that have deteriorated over time. Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the purchase of new light fixtures for the downtown area at a cost between $60,000 and $65,000 and that the funds come from the Niagara Mohawk rebate. Ayes all. Benches & Barrels for SAD Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Commissioner Stephen Towne seconded to approve the purchase of two new benches and four new barrels to be paid for by the Downtown Special Assessment District at a cost of $3794 (including a 10 percent discount) plus shipping. He said the Special Assessment District will approve the purchase at their next meeting in June. Ayes all. City Auction Commissioner Thomas McTygue reported that the Department of Public Works will hold an auction on June 15 at 8:a.m. at the City Garage on Division Street. He said items may be viewed the day before from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday at the garage. He said surplus items from all departments will be offered for sale. Carousel Expenditure Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Mayor Kenneth Klotz seconded that the Council approve the expenditure for Todd Goings (carousel mechanic) at $550 per day plus lodging for nine days. He said part of the money is in the carousel donation account and part is in the regular DPW carousel budget. Ayes all. Commissioenr Thomas McTygue said once Todd Goings had some time to work on the carousel, he would have a better idea of an opening date. He said they are hoping for a Saturday in June with a Sunday as the rain date. He said he would be contacting Senator=s Bruno=s office to invite him to the opening. May 7, 2002, meeting minutes correction Page 10 of 12 City of Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Mayor Kenneth Klotz seconded to correct the May 7 meeting minutes on page 20 and change the rental of a paver with operator from $8,800/day to $1,800/day. Ayes all. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Stop Sign public hearing Commissioner Thomas Curley requested that public hearings be set at 6:45 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. to discuss placement of new stop signs on Seward Street and Hathorn Boulevard. Handbill Ordinance Commissioenr Thomas Curley reminded everyone that there is a handbill ordinance and residents/individuals throughout the City should not be hanging signs on poles. Approval for Mayor to sign Fire Apparatus Maintenance Agreement Commissioner Thomas Curley moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to authorize the Mayor to sign the annual contract with Fire Apparatus for the maintenance and repair work on the vehicles. He said the contract amount was the same as last year. Ayes all. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to adjourned to executive session for labor relations and certiorari matters at 9:15 p.m. Ayes all. Council members returned at 9:40 p.m. McNeary (02-142) Commissioner Stephen Towne moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the appointment of Gary Hobbs to resolve the McNeary residence certiorari case as discussed in executive session. Commissioenr Thomas McTygue requested that in the future there be some written documentation from the school district stating their objections and/or approval. Mayor Kenneth Klotz said he would support this motion because the City Attorney Jeff Wait supported the proposal. He noted though that the City Attorney had recently been criticized for settling cases. Commissioner Stephen Towne noted for the record that the economics of the situation are about one quarter of what it would take to litigate the case. Ayes all. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Ayes all. There being no further business, Mayor Kenneth Klotz adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Page 11 of 12 City of Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Respectfully submitted, Kathy Moran Clerk Approved: Page 12 of 12