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December 7, 2010 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting Agenda 6:45 P.M. – P.H. – Fire Inspection Fees 6:50 P.M. – P.H. – Taxi Cab Ordinance 6:55 P.M. – P.H. – Dog Licensing Ordinance 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENTATION(S) EXECUTIVE SESSION CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 11/15/10 Budget Workshop Minutes 2. Approve of 11/16/10 City Council Minutes 3. Approve Budget Amendments 4. Approve Budget Transfers 5. Approve Payroll 11/19/10 $414,725.74 6. Approve Payroll 11/24/10 $405,479.31 7. Approve Payroll 12/03/10 $412,140.45 8. Approve Warrant 2010 Mid 10MWNOV2 $142,939.27 9. Approve Warrant 2010 Mid 10MWDEC1 $1,233,988.93 10. Approve Warrant 2010 Regular 10DEC1 $1,517,904.48 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Accept Sculpture Donation from the Saratoga Arts Council for the City Center 2. Discussion and Vote: Motion to Refer Fee Schedule Zoning Amendments to City Planning Board and Saratoga County Planning Board for Advisory Opinions 3. Set Public Hearing: Amendments to Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations to Allow the Establishment of New Fee by Resolution 4. Set Public Hearing: 2011 Fee Schedule for Zoning and Planning Fees 5. Discussion and Vote: Approve Community Music Workshop 6. Announcement: Saratoga Springs Recreation Center Winter Hours 7. Discussion and Vote: Approve College Vacation Basketball League at the Recreation Center 8. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from Eclectic Songs for the Recreation Center 9. Discussion and Vote: Approve State Farm Donations for the Recreation Center 10. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation of Tobacco Free Signs at Recreation Center 11. discussion and Vote: Accept Donation of WII for the Recreation Center 12. Discussion and Vote: Accept Sponsors for the Winter 2010-2011 Basketball League 13. Announcement: 2011 CDBG Funding Applications Now Available 14. Appointment: Planning Board 15. Appointment: Part Time City Court Judge City Council Meeting 12/7/10 ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Amendment to Taxi Ordinance – Local Law #4 2010 2. Discussion and Vote: Dog License – Local Law #5 2010 3. Discussion: Purchasing Policy 4. Award of Bid: Sale of Used Vehicles 5. Discussion and Vote: Approval of Real Property Clerk Position FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: City Center Authority Payroll Transfers 2. Discussion and Vote: Department of Public Works Payroll Transfers 3. Discussion and Vote: Department of Public Safety Payroll Transfers 4. Discussion and Vote: Mayor’s Department Payroll Transfers 5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign 2011 Health Insurance Carrier Rate Sheets 6. Discussion and Vote: 2011 Fee Schedule 7. Discussion: City Finances PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: 2011 DPW Fees 2. Presentation: Update of DPW Project PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Western Building Restoration Co. for Jail Cell Renovations 2. Discussion and Vote: Fire Inspection Fees SUPERVISORS Joanne Yepsen 1. Planning & Zoning Conference 2. Veterans Services and Programs 3. Cool Cities Campaign Matthew Veitch 1. 2011 Saratoga County Budget ADJOURN Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/7/10 December 7, 2010 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room PRESENT: Scott Johnson, Mayor Ken Ivins, Commissioner of Finance John Franck, Commissioner of Accounts Anthony Scirocco, Commissioner of DPW Richard Wirth, Commissioner of DPS Matt Veitch, Supervisor Joanne Yepsen, Supervisor STAFF PRESENT: Shauna Sutton, Deputy Mayor Kate Jarosh, Deputy Commissioner, Finance Sharon Kellner-Chille, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts Tim Cogan, Deputy Commissioner, DPW Frank Dudla, Deputy Commissioner, DPS Joe Scala, City Attorney RECORDING OF PROCEEDING The proceedings of this meeting were taped for the benefit of the secretary. Because the minutes are not a verbatim record of the proceedings, the minutes are not a word-for-word transcript. PUBLIC HEARING Fire Inspection Fees Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. No one spoke. Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Taxi Cab Ordinance Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Tony Izzo stated there is a typo on pg. 3 of the ordinance – the last line of paragraph C which starts with “The Police Department shall inform….” This line should not be in brackets as it is a new line; it should be underlined. The identical line appears on pg. 4 (215-5b) should also be underlined. Tim Burpee of 227 Round Lake Road, Ballston Lake of T & L Taxi had a question about signage. They use the magnetic signs as they sometimes use their own personal vehicles. He was wondering if that piece could be changed or left out. Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/7/10 Tony Izzo stated section 215-15 (pg. 10) states no taxi cab shall be operated unless a sign is permanently attached. This is a new proposal added to the ordinance; it is not in the current ordinance. Commissioner Franck stated a lot of this is being worked from an enforcement nature. He doesn’t have a problem striking that but will leave that up to Public Safety as it is an enforcement issue. Mr. Burpee added that he is for the sticker that says City of Saratoga Springs. Deputy Commissioner Dudla stated he has no problem striking that as they will have a medallion permanently affixed to the vehicle. Mr. Burpee also suggested putting a line down the middle of Caroline Street. A spot can be marked at the top and the bottom of the street for police cars to park. He would also like to see a drop off/pick up spot. Commissioner Franck stated that is not something that would be part of this local law. He could sit with public safety to discuss. Deputy Commissioner Dudla stated there are loading zones spots with no times on it that taxi cabs can use in the evenings for pick up and drop off spots. Andrew Schroonmaker of 111 Franklin Beach Road and Spa City Car Service stated he has the same concern as Tim. He uses his town cars for cabs so he too has the need to move signs around. The loading zones are sometimes occupied by cars as they are not marked as a taxi stand. Tim Burpee stated with the number of cab companies in town, a larger taxi stand area would have to be designated. Commissioner Wirth invited the taxi cab companies to make an appointment with his office to further discuss their issues. Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. Dog Licensing Ordinance Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. Commissioner Franck stated there has been several public hearings on this and has worked with the public on this. He believes they have taken care of most people’s concerns on this. No one spoke. Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. PUBLIC COMENT Mayor Johnson opened the public comment period at 7:04 p.m. Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/7/10 Commissioner Johnson said the public comment period is limited to a total of 15 minutes and individuals are limited to two minutes each according to the rules approved in February of 2004 by the City Council. Mark Baker, President of the City Center Authority stated he set an aggressive schedule for construction. They are almost there and are within their budget. This is due to the Council members and the City staff. This project demanded extra work from many people within your departments such as Christine Brown, Tim Cogan, Mark Benaquista, Sgt. Tom Mitchell, Assistant Chief Betor, and Stephani Voigt. She has helped them every step of the way in making sure their purchasing, protocols and budgets are in line. No ones taxes were raised due to this project. Mayor Johnson thanked Mark Baker for all of his work and his staff’s work. They have managed to keep the City Center open for all their events during the construction period. Commissioner Franck stated if anything this has lowered taxes as it has brought sales tax in. Kyle York of 59 Railroad Place requested this Council to appoint a Blue Ribbon Panel to work with running the track when NYRA crashes and burns. OTB has been shut down today; NYRA will never see the money OTB owes it. What will kill NYRA is Genting; the company who is running the VLTs at Aqueduct. They are ready to walk if the state approves the casino in the Catskills. They also expect people going through JFK to go to the racino in between flights. Mayor Johnson closed the public comment period at 7:10 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 11/15/10 Budget Workshop Minutes 2. Approve of 11/16/10 City Council Minutes 3. Approve Budget Amendments 4. Approve Budget Transfers 5. Approve Payroll 11/19/10 $414,725.74 6. Approve Payroll 11/24/10 $405,479.31 7. Approve Payroll 12/03/10 $412,140.45 8. Approve Warrant 2010 Mid 10MWNOV2 $142,939.27 9. Approve Warrant 2010 Mid 10MWDEC1 $1,233,988.93 10. Approve Warrant 2010 Regular 10DEC1 $1,517,904.48 Commissioner Ivins stated he has a change to the regular warrant; item #10. The amount is now $1,517,724.48. Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Discussion: Accept Sculpture Donation from the Saratoga Arts Council for the City Center Mayor Johnson stated the Arts Council brought this ‘concept’ to his attention early summer to have a piece of the World Trade Center from the 9/11 tragedy made into a sculpture. The proposed location is at the corner of Ellsworth Jones Place and Broadway. This location is more contemporary in design. The sculpture will complement the expansion of the City Center. Tonight is for discussion and will bring this back at a later date for approval. The unveiling would be scheduled for 9/11/11. This is being donated to Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/7/10 the City. The services of the artists to fabricate this would also be of no cost to the City. The title of the piece is “Tempered by Memory”. Joel Reed of the Arts Council thanked the Council for entertaining the idea. They have had extensive conversation with Mark Baker and the City Center Board regarding this project. Saratoga Arts will fully manage and fund the project. In addition to the in-kind services, some cash will need to be raised. The Arts Center has kicked off the fundraising with a pledge of $10,000. Elizabeth Dubben, the exhibition coordinator for the Arts Council stated the Port Authority has been granting single artifacts 9/11 steel to communities. We have been granted 5 pieces of steel that weredirect ly impacted by the planes. This piece is forward looking and embraces community strength and growth. They selected the team of John Van Alstyne and Noah Savitt to sculpt the piece. Mark Baker stated at the first discussion the City Center Authority had, it was to get their arms around it. Saratoga was a city that took people out of New York City here for respite after the tragedy. When we planned the City Center, that corner was always talked about being something special. The City Center Authority made appropriate provisions for this structure. This is something that would be celebrated and reflected. This is a draw to help our community to be a destination. The City Center Authority has approved that sight with the approval of the City Council. They would help to maintain that piece and would pay for the lighting. The entire structure is approximately 18 – 22 feet high. It will be only as tall as the second pane of glass and will not dwarf the building. Commissioner Franck stated the insurance for this structure is nominal at $320 per year. Discussion and Vote: Motion to Refer Fee Schedule Zoning Amendments to City Planning Board and Saratoga County Planning Board for Advisory Opinions Mayor Johnson withdrew this item from his agenda. Set Public Hearing: Amendments to Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations to Allow the Establishment of New Fee by Resolution Mayor Johnson withdrew this item from his agenda. Set Public Hearing: 2011 Fee Schedule for Zoning and Planning Fees Mayor Johnson withdrew this item from his agenda. Discussion and Vote: Approve Community Music Workshop (10-347) *** Dereck Legall of 3 Deer Leap Place and chairman of the Recreation Commission stated over the last 10 years Camp Saradac has lost money as a program. In 2010, Camp Saradac made a profit of $6,000. In 2007, it lost over $93,000, in 2008 it lost $97,000 and in 2009 it lost $47,000. They plan to look at all programs on a go forward basis and see what they can do to make sure it is profitable. They made changes such as cutting back on the number of bus trips. They hope the residents are happy with the results. Linda Terricola, Director of Recreation stated this is a program to generate revenue. This is an 8 week program they plan to start January 22, 2011. This program will teach people to play drums, make a production, learn to play the guitar, etc. The charge is $70 for City residents, $90 for non-City residents, and seniors are $35. This program is open to ages 10 and up. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to approve the workshop as described. Ayes - All Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/7/10 Announcement: Saratoga Springs Recreation Center Winter Hours Linda Terricola stated they have required people to sign in when then come in to the recreation center. Based upon research, they have found the center quiets down on Saturdays around 7p.m. They will be changing Saturday hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Discussion and Vote: Approve College Vacation Basketball League at the Recreation Center (10-348) Linda Terricola stated they plan to offer the basketball program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1 – 3 p.m. beginning December 22, 2010 for college students. The fee is $20 for City residents and $25 for non-residents. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to approve the basketball league as described. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from Eclectic Songs for the Recreation Center (10-349) Linda Terricola stated the value of the d.j. services is $300. The services were for the dance held on October 29th. The next dance planned where Eclectic Songs plans to donate their services is January 28th. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to accept the donation from Eclectic Songs as described. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Approve State Farm Donations for the Recreation Center (10-350) Linda Terricola stated State Farm has donated a refrigerator valued at $45, 3 – 5 drawer filing cabinets valued at $45, and 6 trash recepticals. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to accept the donations as described. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation of Tobacco Free Signs at Recreation Center (10-351) Linda Terricola stated this is a grant provided by the Smoke Free Coalition. They have offered to make signs will be 12” x 18”. The signs will be placed in the recreation center, outside the recreation center and the Geyser Park and North side recreation complexes. Mayor Johnson stated the goal is to have the whole area smoke free. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to accept the donation of tobacco free signs as described. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation of WII for the Recreation Center (10-352) Linda Terricola stated Martha and George Parker have donated a WII system at the value of $259. The system will be used at the center. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to accept the donation as described. Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/7/10 Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Accept Sponsors for the Winter 2010-2011 Basketball League (10-353) Linda Terricola this is an annual sponsorship. The fee is $275 per sponsor per team. The sponsors are: TCBR (2 teams), Saratoga Guitar, Saratoga Lions Club, Saratoga Firefighters, Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, AFSCO Fence Supply, Holiday Inn – Saratoga, Mann Wireless, Ltd., Four Horseshoes, LLC, Turbine Services, LTD, Always Perfect Windows, Saratoga Strike Zone, and Harris Beach. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to accept the sponsors as described. Ayes - All Announcement: 2011 CDBG Funding Applications Now Available Mayor Johnson announced the 2011 CDBG funding applications are now available in City Hall. They City plans to disperse approximately $400,000 in grant funds. Applications to request funding for the 2011 CDBG funding is now available at the City’s Office of Community Development and the City’s website. The funds are designed to assist activities that address community development needs as prioritized in the City’s Consolidated Plan, and that benefit persons of low and moderate income persons. Eligible activities may include job creation; affordable housing acquisition, construction and rehabilitation; infrastructure improvements; and other federally eligible activities. It is anticipated that the City will have approximately $400,000 to grant this year. The deadline for submitting funding application to the Office of Community Development is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 28th. Appointment: Planning Board Mayor Johnson thanked Michael Perkins for his dedication and volunteering on the Planning Board. He is no longer staying on the board. Mayor Johnson announced the appointment of Howard Pinsley. Mr. Pinsely is a long standing Saratogian and former CEO of ESPEY. He remains as Chairman of the Board of Directors at ESPEY. Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. Pinsley for agreeing to serve on this board. Appointment: Part Time City Court Judge Mayor Johnson stated he is pleased to announce the re-appointment Judge James Dorn. He has served the City well for a number of years. He will be serving for another 6 years. Judge Dorn thanked the mayor for the re-appointment and humbly accepts. He thanked everyone for their support. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Amendment to Taxi Ordinance – Local Law #4 2010 (10-354) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to approve Local Law #4 of 2010 to amend Chapter 215 of the City Code entitled “Taxi Cab” with 2 friendly amendments: 1. Amend what was in brackets versus underlined and previously discussed. 2. Page 10, section 215.15 sub section A – the word permanent in the second line and the word permanently in the fourth line will now be deleted. Commissioner Wirth asked if they should add if there are 3 or less cabs. Commissioner Franck stated that wasn’t in the new or old law. Tony Izzo stated the required City decal will be a permanent decal. Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/7/10 Commissioner Ivins suggested some wording that would designate them as a taxi when they are acting as a taxi. Council agreed that the letters do not need to be permanent for fleets of 3 or less while they are operating. Commissioner Ivins seconded the amendment. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Dog License – Local Law #5 2010 (10-355) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to approve Local Law #5 of 2010 to enact a new Chapter 101A of the City Code entitled “Dog Licensing” as previously distributed to the Council. Commissioner Franck announced the fees for licensing will be approved in #6 of the Finance Department agenda. Ayes - All Discussion: Purchasing Policy The concern has been raised that our limit of $1,499 for purchase orders is too low. We investigated the procurement policy under General Municipal Law 104(b) in regards to purchasing limits and purchase orders. The state recommends as a ‘best business practice’ that all purchases of $500 or more be subjected to quotes and purchase orders. We contacted the City of Ithaca (similar population index) and found they use the $500 bench mark. I am putting this information forward to the Council to determine if the Council has any interest to adjust our purchasing policy. He does not feel comfortable raising it. Award of Bid: Sale of Used Vehicles (10-356) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for the sale of used vehicles and equipment to various people for various prices as previously distributed. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Approval of Real Property Clerk Position (10-357) This position has been created to replace 3 positions - the senior typist who is retiring the end of this month; the data collector who we lost due to last year’s budget; and the part time real property appraisal tech who we also lost due to the budget. This position is in my 2011 budget at a grade 7 step 1 for $32,653 and is on the Monday, December 13th Civil Service agenda for approval. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to approve the position of Real Property Clerk at a grade 7 step one for $32,653 as described. Ayes – All ***Commissioner Franck asked the mayor to put forth a moment of silence for those Americans who lost their lives during Pearl Harbor. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: City Center Authority Payroll Transfers (10-358) Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/7/10 Commissioner Ivins moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to approve the City Center Authority payroll transfers as previously distributed to the Council. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Department of Public Works Payroll Transfers (10-359) Commissioner Ivins moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the Department of Pubic Works payroll transfers as previously distributed to the Council. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Department of Public Safety Payroll Transfers (10-360) Commissioner Ivins moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to approve the Department of Pubic Safety payroll transfers as previously distributed to the Council. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Mayor’s Department Payroll Transfers (10-361) Commissioner Ivins moved and Mayor Johnson seconded to approve the Mayor’s Department payroll transfers as previously distributed to the Council. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign 2011 Health Insurance Carrier Rate Sheets (10- 362) Commissioner Ivins moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the 2011 health insurance rate sheets as previously distributed to the Council. Commissioner Ivins stated these are pending rates used to calculate the 2011 budget. Once the rate sheets are signed, the carriers will generate contracts for the City to sign. Mayor Johnson stated this is not to be confused with the ongoing dispute between the City and the union forces as to the attempt to consolidate into one carrier. The arbitration hearing on 2 of the unions will be held this week. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: 2011 Fee Schedule (10-363) Commissioner Ivins moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to approve the 2011 fee schedule as distributed. Commissioner Ivins stated this is done annually. This list includes all fees except DPW as they chose to put theirs on their own agenda. Ayes – All Discussion: City Finances Commissioner Ivins stated he will hold off on this until the next meeting as he was hoping to have more numbers. Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/7/10 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: 2011 DPW Fees (10-364) Commissioner Scirocco stated he put this on his agenda separate from the Finance Department document as he made some changes that he wanted to point out. Compost fees were increased slightly - $3 per yard; the curb and sidewalk fees were set earlier this year and just added to the list; firewood is a new fee at $300; the use of High Rock Pavilion is a new fee - $400 for 8 hrs. and $250 for 4 hours; the special event fees could range from $10/hr. to $43/hr. The fees for the Casino are remaining the same and there will be a slight increase for the Music Hall for weddings. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to adopt the DPW fees as presented. Commissioner Ivins asked for clarification of the fees for water connections; both fees state for qualified affordable residence. Commissioner Scirocco stated the $500 is the reduction for affordable housing – that would be a qualified reduction. The $3,000 is for any new connection. Commissioner Ivins asked if the “qualified” statement should be taken out after the $3,000. Commissioner Scirocco stated you have to meet some criteria for both – you have to be qualified to pay the $3,000. He offered to bring these fees back at the next City Council meeting. Commissioner Ivins asked if the $15 dollars for sandwich boards is an annual renewal or for new ones. Commissioner Scirocco stated the $15 dollar fee is an annual fee for the sandwich board sign. Commissioner Ivins stated they need range of rates for special events. It needs to be put in the list. Also, the SWPPP fees show a full and a basic. The word minimum is in there and he was wondering what that meant. Commissioner Scirocco stated that is engineering. He believes the Planning Board sets that fee. Commissioner Ivins stated the word minimum is new and was wondering what determines how the fee goes higher. Commissioner Scirocco stated he would pull that one and bring Paul Male back in for that one. Ayes - All Presentation: Update of DPW Project Commissioner Scirocco stated the Beekman Street watermain phase 1 was completed in November and phase 2 will be completed early spring and came in $400,000 under the engineering budget. The Nelson Avenue phase 3 project and the Fifth Avenue storm sewer project were also completed. Compost facility expansion increased the facility by 50%. Expansion will allow for additional compost and sales for the City. The City Hall roof project is under reconstruction at this time. This will re-direct the snow and ice to drain into the downspouts. It will be another 2 -3 weeks to complete. Commissioner Scirocco stated projects scheduled for 2011 include Nelson Ave Phase 5, Washington Street waterline, Railroad Run Bike Path, Casino plaster repair, Visitor Center roof repairs, and Casino window replacement. Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/7/10 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Western Building Restoration Co. for Jail Cell Renovations (10-365) Commissioner Wirth stated this is a 2007 capital project. The entrance way and the stairwell were not undertaken at that time. He noted a change is needed in the agreement from Sgt. Chowski to Cpt. Chowski. Commissioner Wirth moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the contract with Western Building Restoration for the jail cell renovations. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Fire Inspection Fees (10-366) Commissioner Wirth advised the Fire Department is responsible for fire inspections for various types of facilities in the City. The current fee is$50 regardless of the complexity of the inspection or the size of the facility. The fees being proposed are within the realm of fair and customary charges. Commissioner Wirth moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to adopt the recommended fee schedule for fire inspections. Ayes - All SUPERVISORS Joanne Yepsen County Planning and Zoning Conference Supervisor Yepsen reported the planning and zoning conference will be held on January 26 at the Saratoga Hilton. She encouraged all planning and zoning board members to attend. Veterans Services and Programs Supervisor Yepsen reported the County is looking at an increase in unemployment for veterans with the Iraq and Afghanistan era. Cool Cities Campaign Supervisor Yepsen reported the mayor signed on to this October 2009. Skidmore is ready to move forward with this to the next level with doing a major inventory. A meeting is being held this week at Skidmore regarding the transportation piece of the Cool Cities Campaign. Matthew Veitch 2011 Saratoga County Budget Supervisor Veitch reported the budget is $294 million with no property tax increase. There was a public hearing last week. Those who showed up for the public hearing were in support of the budget. The budget will be voted on Dec. 15th. Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/7/10 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to adjourn the meeting. Ayes – All There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 1/4/11 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 13 of 13