City Council
Regular MeetingSaratoga Springs, NY · August 3, 2004
Minutes
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL ROOM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2004
6:55 P.M.
PRESENT: Commissioner Thomas Curley, DPS
Michael Lenz, Mayor
Commissioner Matthew McCabe, Finance
Commissioner Thomas McTygue, DPW
Commissioner Stephen Towne, Accounts
SUPERVISORS: Phil Klein, Supervisor
Anthony Scirocco, Supervisor
STAFF PRESENT: Pat Design, Deputy Commissioner, DPW
Matthew Dorsey, City Attorney
Erin Dreyer, Deputy Commissioner, DPS
Christine Gillmett-Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Finance
Debbie Harper, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts
Alicia Wardell, Deputy Mayor
PUBLIC HEARING
Taxi & Special Livery Ordinances
Commissioner Stephen Towne said the taxi ordinance underwent a major revision in late 2001 and early 2002
and was adopted by the Council in the spring of 2002. The ordinance calls for review every two years,
therefore, the committee was reassembled to review the ordinance and they have made some
recommendations.
Tony Izzo said the changes include: the definition now exempts limousines, the gas surcharge has been
defined as to when and how the surcharge can be implemented, the surcharge must be implemented by the
Council and not just the Commissioner of Accounts, there has been clarification of the insurance language, the
ordinance now requires that a “buckle up” sign be posted and the application fees have been increased. He
also noted that the Special Livery ordinance was also modified by changing the definition to eliminate
limousines. Tony Izzo said there was one small typographical error in the taxi ordinance on page two, bottom
paragraph the word “suspended” should be added.
Mayor Michael Lenz opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Michael Lenz
closed the public hearing.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Michael Lenz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Michael Lenz opened the public comment period. No one spoke.
MAYOR=S OFFICE
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Memorandum of Understanding with the Saratoga County Planning Board (04-139)
Mayor Michael Lenz said the Council had received a request from the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of
Appeals to approve the proposed memorandums of understanding with the Saratoga County Planning Board
relating to a slight change in the manner in which the County handles the review of the development projects.
These changes will allow the County to respond in a more timely manner. Both Boards unanimously supported
these memorandums of understanding. Pursuant to City Code the Council has 30 days to approve, modify or
reject this agreement.
Mayor Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Stephen Towne seconded to approve the two
memorandums of understanding as presented. Ayes all.
Memorandum of Understanding for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
Mayor Michael Lenz said the Council has received a request from the Saratoga County Planning Board to
approve the proposed memorandums of understanding relating to a slight change in the manner in which the
county handles the review of the development projects sent to it by the council. These changes will allow the
county to respond in more timely manner. Copies of the full document have been sent to each Council
member. The City Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals have supported a similar memorandum of
understanding.
Mayor Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Stephen Towne seconded to authorize the Mayor to
sign the memorandum of understanding as presented. Ayes all.
GMH Presentation (Navy facility B Buff Road)
Paul Hannon and Bob Ruhle appeared before the Council. Paul Hannon explained that GMH Development is
in partnership with the Navy to manage and develop the Navy Housing complex on Buff Road. He said it was
their intent to close on this deal by November 1, 2004, but the project must still go through the Navy,
Department of Defense and have Congressional review. He said the Navy will continue to maintain ownership
of the land but the homes and the improvements are conveyed to the partnership owned by GMH and the
Navy. He said that 97 percent of the cash goes back into a recapitalization account for future maintenance of
the project and the management company does not have access to those funds. He said the management
company is paid with the remaining 3 percent. The scope of the project includes the existing 200 homes (they
propose to replace 100 homes on the east side of Buff Road) and to construct an additional 27 homes. He
said the scope of the development depends on the market and interest rates though. He said this project in
simple terms was the privatization of navy housing.
Paul Hannon said that they are seeking services from the City (police, fire, ems, snow removal, etc.) and they
are willing to pay for those services. He submitted letters from the NYS Office of Tax and Finance releasing
their opinions that because the land is owned by the navy it is exempt from property tax. He said, therefore,
they propose to pay for the services offered.
Mayor Michael Lenz asked about the time line. Paul Hannon said they need discussions and answers from
the City as soon as possible. However, they will submit a proforma to the Navy using assumptions. He said
that must be done by next Monday. He said that once the Navy, DOD and Congress have reviewed the
proforma, they will then fill in the terms and conditions from the City at that time. They expect to close the deal
by November 1.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue said that presently the streets are blocked off and asked if they would be
opened. Bob Ruhle said the housing area would not be secured and the barriers would be removed.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue said he could develop some numbers for the potential services and discuss
this issue with the applicants. Bob Ruhle said that if need be, they could privately plow their development.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue said that any funds gained by the City through this venture should be placed
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in the appropriate line items (DPS and DPW) to cover the expenditure.
Commissioner Matthew McCabe said that there were some outstanding funds owed to the City by the Navy
and he hoped that through these negotiations, these funds would be paid to the City. Paul Hannon suggested
that the attorneys work out those details.
Commissioner Thomas Curley suggested that the risk manager also be involved.
Commissioner Stephen Towne asked what percentage of the project would the Navy maintain. Paul Hannon
said he could not give a specific number but it was a substantial portion and it was the controlling interest. Paul
Hannon said at the end of the 50 year lease, everything goes back to the Navy.
Mayor Michael Lenz suggested that the applicant meet with all of the appropriate Commissioners to work out
the details.
Commissioner Stephen Towne requested that the opinions from the NYS Office of Tax and Finance be faxed
to his office.
Mayor Michael Lenz thanked the applicants for their presentation and said this would be brought back to the
Council at a later date.
Design Review Commission Appointment (04-141)
Mayor Michael Lenz announced the appointment of Jim Brophie to the Design Review Commission.
NYRA Parking lot and Vendor Licensing (04-142)
Mayor Michael Lenz said last Friday, NYRA informed the City that it would not renew its lease with the City for
the parking lot near Siro’s. He said there were 12 young people who thought they had summer jobs and the
City now has a gap of between $30,000 and $35,000 in its Recreation budget which was earmarked for the
debt service for the ice rinks. He said that NYRA’s decision is final. He reminded Council members there was
an agreement with NYRA several years ago, that the City would no longer license vendors to operate near the
back entrance and NYRA would then lease the lot to the City for $1 to make up for that lost revenue.
Mayor Lenz said that thanks is due to Deputy Commissioner Debbie Harper and Matthew Dorsey, City
Attorney, in making the determination that vendors may be allowed along East Avenue and perhaps on Frank
Sullivan Place. He said the City must now act in an efficient manner to get the vendors out there for the
remainder of the season. He said it appears that there could be as many as 80 vendors along East Avenue
and up to 23 vendors along Frank Sullivan Place. He said previously the fee for a vendor license was $500but
he suspected the City could get much more.
Mayor Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Stephen Towne seconded that the City move forward
with the creation of a vendor policy allowing vendors along East Avenue and Frank Sullivan Place
contingent upon the details being worked out with the Finance Department, Risk Manager, City
Engineer, City Attorney, Accounts Department, Public Safety and Public Works.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue said this was a good idea and it should be moved forward. He then
suggested that the young people hired for the summer parking program be hired to park cars in the City’s
parking deck on the lower level saying this could be a good revenue generator for the Recreation Dept.
Commissioner Matthew McCabe suggested that those young people also be used to park the cars in the lot on
Henry Street. He said that would keep the payroll costs down for that lot. Commissioner Matthew said the
funds from the smaller lot would still go to the parking solutions fund and the funds from the parking deck
would go to the Recreation Department.
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Commissioner Stephen Towne said it was unfortunate that NYRA’s decision was made so late in the year. He
said he was unhappy with the way this event unfolded and that for an organization that needed some good
public relations this was not good for them. He suggested that a formal response go out to NYRA expressing
the City’s dismay.
Mayor Michael Lenz agreed to draft a letter. He agreed the timing of NYRA’s decision was poor. He said
while NYRA has their financial problems, the City’s has a budget to keep in tact as well.
Commissioner Thomas Curley said that when the vendor permits are issued the vendors must be required to
keep them with them at all times. He said there needs to be some structure to this process. He said he was
also concerned about vehicle and pedestrian traffic near the vendors along Frank Sullivan Place. Mayor
Michael Lenz said he wanted to include both locations in the motion and to let the departments work out
whether it was possible to use Frank Sullivan Place.
Tony Izzo said that there was a new vendor ordinance recently enacted which does not allow vendors in the
T6 district. He said there are new rules and new procedures which must be followed.
Mayor Michael Lenz said the timing is critical and while the City needs to control the issuance of the permits it
must be done efficiently and quickly.
Commissioner Matthew McCabe said he believed the City could get much more than $500 per spot.
Ayes all.
Saratoga County Animal Shelter Agreement (04-143)
Mayor Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to authorize the Mayor to
sign the agreement with the County for the Animal Shelter. Ayes all.
Gilbert Road Contract (04-144)
Mayor Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Matthew McCabe seconded that the Mayor be
authorized to sign the amendment for the Gilbert Road contract as presented. The amendment
included that the deadlines be extended by 120 days and that the four, one acre residential parcels to
be retained by the seller may be as small as one third of an acre in size depending on the available
land.
Commissioner Matthew McCabe said he saw no real reason to slow this process down and he had some
concern with reducing the size of the lots.
Ayes all.
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
Approval of July 20, Council meeting minutes
Commissioner Stephen Towne moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the
July 20 meeting minutes as presented. Ayes all.
Approval of July 22 Council meeting minutes
Commissioner Stephen Towne withdrew this item from discussion.
Award of Bid B Sale of Used Vehicle
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Upon the recommendation of the Department of Public Safety, Commissioner Stephen Towne moved
and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to award the bid for the sale of used vehicles to Ed
Loya’s for item 8 at $1,251.51; Grace Quality Used Cars Item 3 $458 and Item 4 $758; Key Motors Item 2
$308, Item 5 $257 Item, 6 $357, Item 7 $4222 and Item 9 $257 and West Side Auto Item 1 $188 and Item
10 $212 (highest bidders). This bid had been reviewed by the Purchasing Department and meets
Purchasing Guidelines. Ayes all.
Taxi Ordinance (04-145)
Commissioner Stephen Towne moved and Mayor Michael Lenz seconded to approve Local Law #1 of
2004, entitled A Law to Amend Chapter 215 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs entitled
Taxicabs as presented (Attachment A). Ayes all.
Special Livery Ordinance (04-146)
Commissioner Stephen Towne moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the
Special Livery Ordinance as presented (Attachment B). Ayes all.
DRC Zoning Amendment
Commissioner Stephen Towne said that pursuant to the Council’s request of July 8, the Planning Board
reviewed the proposed zoning text amendments submitted by the Design Review Commission relating to
procedures for the Historic and Architectural review section of the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Board
discussed the request at their July 28, 2004, meeting and following that discussion, the Planning Board voted
6-0 to issue a “favorable” advisory opinion on the proposed zoning text amendments with the minor
clarification in wording in the first sentence of Section 240-7.4 and Section 240-8.4 clarifying the DRC partial
approval process as it relates to the mass scale and volume approval process. The Council then set a public
hearing for August 17, at 6:55 p.m.
Special City Council Meeting
A special City Council meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, August 11 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss and adopt
the final assessment roll.
Monthly Risk Management Report
Commissioner Stephen Towne said the monthly risk management report would be changed to quarterly.
Marilyn Rivers said the City recently recouped $28,526 for the 1989 Sutphen aerial fire truck which was
damaged during ice removal at City Hall. She said she continues to work on the loss prevent surveys noting
that there have been 120 recommendations with 40 remaining outstanding. She said the City has begun to
actively manage its risks as we move forward and a safety culture has been established. She said employees
continue to participate by bringing forth areas of concern.
Commissioner Stephen Towne said the reviews are not geared to find deficiencies but rather to identify areas
where safety opportunities can be established. He said it was important to note that 80 of the 120
recommendations have been resolved.
Marilyn Rivers said she continues to work on the recommendations noting that some are easy to fix while
other take more time or money to complete. She said that she continues to work with DPW on the Senior
Citizens Center sidewalks, gutters and siding.
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Commissioner Stephen Towne said the role of the Risk Manager has been assimilated into City Hall.
City Hall Evacuation Policy (04-147)
Commissioner Stephen Towne said the City Hall evacuation policy has undergone a revision based upon the
evacuation drill conducted on July 28. One change was made to the policy B the location of the meeting place
for evacuees. The location has been changed to the Algonquin/North Broadway parking lot per the
recommendation of the Fire Department and approved by the City Safety Committee.
Commissioner Stephen Towne moved and Commissioner Matthew McCabe seconded to approve the
City Hall Evacuation Policy as presented (Attachment C). Ayes all.
Joint Development Committee Review of Rooming House Definition
Commissioner Stephen Towne said recently the Eating and Drinking & Lodging Establishment ordinance was
rewritten and adopted. He said there was an issue with the definition of rooming house, therefore, it was
pulled from that ordinance and forwarded to the Joint Development Committee for their review.
Lou Schneider, Chair of the Joint Development Committee, said a draft of that committee’s work had been
forwarded to Council members. He then reviewed the table noting there is now six separate definitions
proposed. He said the committee has met three times and there have been many comments. He said their
final meeting on this issue will be on August 31 at 5:30 p.m. and they will then prepare a final draft ordinance
for the Council.
Geoff Bornemann said this is a good opportunity for both the licensing and the zoning ordinance to work
together. He said they are looking at minimum stays for rooming houses to be 30 days and that they be
permitted with special use permits from the Planning Board. He said that presently there is no special use
permit required to have a rooming house. He said the smaller rooming houses would be allowed in residential
neighborhoods and the larger ones would be restricted to the tourist corridors. He said this was still
conceptual and asked the Council to forward their comments to the committee.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Payroll
Commissioner Matthew McCabe moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the
payrolls as follows: July 23, 2004 -- $373,687.16 and July 30 -- $372,783.88. Ayes all.
Commissioner Matthew McCabe informed Council members that a listing of overtime costs would be broken
out so that Council members could keep an eye on those expenditures.
Warrants
Commissioner Matthew McCabe moved and Commissioner Stephen Towne seconded to approve the
warrants as follows:
2004 regular warrant 8/3/04 1AUG04 $463,378.61
2004 mini warrant 7/28/04 MC040728 $398,701,04
Ayes all.
2004 Budget Amendments
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Commissioner Matthew McCabe moved and Commissioner Thomas Curley seconded to approve the
2004 budget amendments previously distributed with Friday’s agenda. This is to record a
reimbursement from the County for overtime incurred by the Police Department for the Aggressive
Driving program (Attachment D). Ayes all.
2004 Budget Transfers
Commissioner Matthew McCabe moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to approve the
2004 budget transfers previously distributed with Friday’s agenda. Lines 1-2 are to transfer funds from
independent contractor line to part time inspector line to properly budget for part time employee in
building department. Lines 3-4 are to move 2003 encumbered funds from old Building Department
lines to new lines as per new Charter. Lines 5-12 did not require an explanation. Lines 13-14 are to
properly budget for mobile phone expenses. Lines 15-16 are to pay for materials for new ramps and
repairs at skate park. Lines 17-18 are to budget for more referees in girl’s Biddy Basketball due to an
increase in enrollment. Lines 19-21 move funds from SAD special project line to actual lines being
funded by SAD in 2004. Lines 22-23 are to cover the cost of the Caroline street emergency, Jefferson
street sewer job and the Grand and West Avenue sewer relocation (Attachment E). Ayes all.
Commissioner Matthew McCabe asked that Council members please note that approximately 40 percent of
the transfer requests submitted to his office were returned because they were not properly prepared. Themost
common reasons were failure to include the appropriation amount for the transfer from account and a sufficient
explanation for the transfer request. Other reasons include invalid org/object/project numbers and insufficient
funds in the transfer
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Washington Street Project Bond (04-148)
Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Commissioner Matthew McCabe seconded to authorize
the Mayor to sign the bond application for Washington Street Phase 3 & 4 in the amount to $15,000.
The cost to the City is $500. Ayes all.
Temporary Appointment of Engineer for Washington Street Phase 3 & 4 (04-149)
Commissioner Thomas McTygue moved and Commissioner Matthew McCabe seconded to appoint
Michael Mastropietro to the position of Assistant City Engineer, Grade 16, step 1 effective July 29
between 20 and 25 hours per week to oversee the Washington Street Project Phase 3 & 4. He said the
money will come from a contingency fund in the budget for that project.
Paul Male said that there is a contingency fund which was originally requested to be at $2.5 million, however,
he believed that the Council reduced that amount. Commissioner Thomas McTygue said that the City had
thought the project would start earlier, however, there had been a delay. The project will not be completed this
year. Paul Male also pointed out that there is a problem in the Outlook Avenue area because there is a lot of
debris that is being uncovered. He said this will be another expense to dispose of this material.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue said there was also an issue with the water line on property that the City
does not own so the City Attorney was working on that matter. Paul Male said there would be a change order
on the debris being moved.
Ayes all.
Geyser Crest Well Field
Commissioner Thomas McTygue said that a proposal and information on the Geyser Crest Well fields as
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provided by Barton & Loguidice was distributed to the Council last week. He said he would like to recommend
that the City proceed with an analysis of the Geyser Crest Wells in conjunction with the City’s ongoing water
source development project DEIS. He said he would like to accept their proposal at no additional cost to the
City. He said this information would be provided to any company that would like it so that they could do their
own analysis.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue said he would like to have a workshop on the analysis of the wells. He said
there was no need for cleaning of the wells at this time as the City is pumping the maximum levels. He said
there is sufficient water to get through the rest of the summer.
Commissioner Stephen Towne asked when the information would be available. Commissioner Thomas
McTygue said in about a week. Commissioner Stephen Towne suggested that DPW begin drafting an RFP.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue said he was not prepared at this time to spend time drafting an RFP when he
did not believe it was necessary. He said if Commissioner Stephen Towne would like to draft an RFP, he
should do so.
Bill McTygue said he believed that the professionals should draft this RFP.
Mayor Michael Lenz said he was comfortable in having Barton & Loguidice gather the information to keep the
process moving.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Time Limit for Parking on Congress Street/ No Standing Any Time for Maple Avenue/No Standing any time for
Excelsior Avenue
It was agreed a public hearing would be set for August 17 at 6:50 p.m. on the above noted three items.
Purchase Agreement to purchase 2 life pack 12s
Commissioner Thomas Curley withdrew this item from discussion.
Lease agreement from Citicapital to pay for 2 life pack 12s
Commissioner Thomas Curley moved and Mayor Michael Lenz seconded to authorize the Mayor to
sign the lease agreement with Citicapital to pay for the 2 life pack 12s. Ayes all.
Salary for Senior Public Safety Dispatcher Position (04-150)
Commissioner Thomas Curley said the dispatchers is a large unit that needs to be handled by a supervisor
making the unit move effective and efficient. He noted that dispatchers must be certified paramedics and must
be trained to handle a higher level of emergency services. He said there is currently a person in this position
and the money has been set aside in his budget for this increase. He said there is approval from Civil Service
and the exam will be offered in the fall.
Commissioner Thomas Curley moved and Commissioner Stephen Towne seconded to set the salary
for the senior public safety dispatcher at $35,984 to $43,481 Grade 12.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue clarified that there are 11 dispatchers, there is funding for 11 dispatchers
and that they were not going to 12 dispatchers. Commissioner Thomas Curley said that was correct.
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Ayes all.
Fire Department to participate in Canine Disaster Program (04-151)
Commissioner Thomas Curley moved and Commissioner Matthew McCabe seconded to adopt the
canine disaster program resolutions as presented contingent upon the City Attorney and Risk
Manager review.
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs recognizes the need to prepare for
natural and man-made disasters and recognizes the need for trained technical rescue
specialists; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State Office of Fire Prevention
and Control provides the coordination, funding, and training and administrative
support for the Capital District Urban/Technical Search and Rescue Time (UTSAR
Team); and
WHEREAS, the UTSAR Team is an urban search and rescue team formed,
pursuant to General Municipal Law '209-bb, to provide qualified rescue specialists and
specialized rescue equipment readily available for rapid assembly and deployment to
the scene of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, the UTSAR Team members have received specialized rescue
equipment to respond to specialized technical situations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs desires to continue its membership on
the UTSAR Team and supports the participation of its employees in the training and
deployment of the USTAR Team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that John Stewart, a firefighter for the
City of Saratoga Springs is authorized to act on behalf of the City of Saratoga Springs
by participating as a member of the UTSAR Team as a Canine Handler and to complete
and maintain the necessary training and deployment of the UTSAR Team under the
coordination of the New York State Department of State Office of Fire Prevention and
Control: and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in accordance with the applicable provisions
of General Municipal Law ' 209-bb, the City of Saratoga Springs agrees to provide
defense and indemnification coverage pursuant to Public Officers Law ' 18 and/or
other defense and indemnification coverage provided by the City and workers
compensation coverage pursuant to applicable provisions of the Workers
Compensation Law for said employee while participating on the UTSAR Team; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Saratoga Springs authorizes Mayor
Michael Lenz to sign the UTSAR Team Canine Handler Agreement between the New
York State Department of State of the City of Saratoga Springs.
Second resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs recognizes the need to prepare for
natural and man-made disasters and recognizes the need for trained technical rescue
specialists; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State Office of Fire Prevention
and Control provides the coordination, funding, and training and administrative
support for the Capital District Urban/Technical Search and Rescue Time (UTSAR
Team); and
WHEREAS, the UTSAR Team is an urban search and rescue team formed,
pursuant to General Municipal Law '209-bb, to provide qualified rescue specialists and
specialized rescue equipment readily available for rapid assembly and deployment to
the scene of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, the UTSAR Team members have received specialized rescue
equipment to respond to specialized technical situations; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs desires to continue its membership on
the UTSAR Team and supports the participation of its employees in the training and
deployment of the USTAR Team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the employees of the Fire
Department of the City of Saratoga Springs are authorized to act on behalf of the Fire
Department of the City of Saratoga Springs by participating as members of the UTSAR
Team and to complete and maintain the necessary training and deployment of the
UTSAR Team under the coordination of the New York State Department of State Office
of Fire Prevention and Control: and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in accordance with the applicable provisions
of General Municipal Law ' 209-bb, the City of Saratoga Springs agrees to provide
defense and indemnification coverage pursuant to Public Officers Law ' 18 and/or
other defense and indemnification coverage provided by the City and workers
compensation coverage pursuant to applicable provisions of the Workers
Compensation Law for said employee while participating on the UTSAR Team; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Saratoga Springs authorizes Mayor
Michael Lenz to sign the UTSAR Team Canine Handler Agreement between the New
York State Department of State of the City of Saratoga Springs.
Commissioner Thomas McTygue said that the Fire Department has been offered the opportunity to participate
in the urban search and rescue team.
Ayes all.
SUPERVISORS
Nothing at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael Lenz moved and Commissioner Thomas McTygue seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:45
p.m. Ayes all. There being no further business, Mayor Michael Lenz adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Moran
Approved: Clerk
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