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Saratoga Springs, NY · March 15, 2011

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March 15, 2011 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting Agenda 6:50 PM – P.H. Citizen Advisory Committee 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENTATION(S) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion regarding proposed, pending or current litigation; personal private information of a person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a person or corporation, collective negotiations. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 3/1/11 City Council Minutes 2. Approval Budget Amendments 3. Approve Budget Transfers 4. Approve Payroll 3/11/11 $378,946.39 5. Approve Payroll 3/4/11 $451,400.38 6. Approve Warrant 2010 Regular 10DEC7 $671,245.81 7. Approve Warrant 2011 Mid 11MWMAR1 $454,817.38 8. Approve Warrant 2011 Regular 11MAR2 $928,070.45 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Enter Into East and West Side Recreation Field Maintenance Agreement with City School District 2. Discussion: Disposition of Second Law Suit Re: Additional Petitions in Saratoga Citizen vs. Franck and Saratoga Springs 3. Discussion and Vote: Permission to Perfect Appeal in Saratoga Citizen vs. Franck and Saratoga Springs 4. Discussion and Vote: Permission to Pay Voucher to CA Smith 5. Appointment: Saratoga Springs Housing Authority 6. Appointment: Recreation Commission ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to Allow Seasonal Produce Stand 2. Award of Bid: Sand to Cranesville Block Company, Inc. 3. Award of Bid: Street Trees to Schichtel’s Nursery, Inc. 4. Award of Bid: Truck Mounted High Pressure Sewer Jet to Joe Johnson Equipment, Inc. City Council Meeting 3/15/11 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Accept WASAD Annual Report 2. Discussion and Vote: Public Works Payroll Transfers 3. Discussion and Vote: Public Safety Payroll Transfers 4. Discussion: City Finances PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: APWA Award 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Greenridge Cemetery 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign CO #1 Creighton Manning Church Street Construction 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Stantec – Nelson Avenue Phase V 5. Announcement: DPW Annual Report PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Announcement: Tragic Incident Regarding Alexander Grant 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign PBA Agreement 3. Discussion and Vote: Sale of Fire Engine for Scrap to Metro Metals Recycling, LLC SUPERVISORS Joanne Yepsen 1. Report from the County Monthly Board Meeting 2. Veterans Committee Report 3. County Legislative Issues 4. Thorofan Update Matthew Veitch 1. Saratoga County 2011 Census Figures 2. Public Safety Committee 3. Maplewood Manor 4. Technology Committee 5. Legislative and Research Committee ADJOURN Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting 3/15/11 March 15, 2011 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 Matthew 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 Citizen Advisory Committee Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Richard Ferguson, chair of the grant committee explained the requests come from the public and are received in the Office of Planning and Economic Development. There are 2 committee meetings of which the first is to review each request. The committee uses a matrix to measure each of the requests. The second meeting is used to review each request in numerical order based upon the matrix. The final step is making the recommendation to the Council for acceptance. Ken Klotz of 232 Maple Avenue thanked Richard and the members of the advisory committee for their hard work. He urges the Council to approve the recommendations being made. He is particularly interested in seeing the amount for the Frederick Allen Lodge approved. They have been working since 2004 on a renovation project. Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting 3/15/11 Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMENT Mayor Johnson opened the public comment period at 7:01 p.m. Mayor 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. John Tighe of Rowland Street, Milton, stated all members of 1199 and SCIU just saw their health insurance rates go up from $120 to $400 per month more than what they were paying. Any increase is a burden on the working people of the City of Saratoga Springs. Rick Thompson of 26 Frederick Drive stated in 2004, Lynn Goodness and himself started a group to change the form of government in Saratoga Springs. In late spring 2006 a group of citizens which included the Citizens for Good Government and Republican Committee people went out to secure the petitions. Mayor Keehn decided she would form a commission so that the commission would have a budget and attorney expertise. The Republican support dried up after the commission was formed by a Democratic mayor. Saratoga Citizen decided the group would be citizen driven to not alienate any political party. He quoted an article from the April 8, 2006 Saratogian. Brent Wilkes of 5 Thames Way stated tonight is an important milestone in the campaign by the citizens of this City to lawfully place a question on the ballot regarding our form of government. Will the Council vote to proceed with a legal appeal based upon disputed technical requirements or will they finally relent to the wishes of a legally requisite number of voters to place the question on the ballot? Under New York State law, if about 1,537 register voters in Saratoga Springs desire to place a new proposed charter on the ballot they can. The only way the City Council can prevent the proposed charter from going on the ballot is to wage a legal battle seeking technicalities in which to invalidate the petition or to stall the process for so long that the deadline for the election passes, or the petitioners run out of money for the legal battle. Saratoga Citizen, many citizens, and the League of Women Voters would like the petition placed on the ballot. Tonight’s debate should not be about the merits of the proposed charter versus the current charter, binder clips, date corrections made on a petition form, or timing over fiscal analysis. Tonight’s discussion should be about honoring the initiative petition process provided under New York State law. Peter Tulin of 40 Sarazen Street stated he doesn’t think item #2 on the mayor’s agenda is about the form of government. He doesn’t like city manager form of management and he doesn’t like the way this debate has transpired. He believes we should take a step back and ask what about the process. Judge Nolan is a very bright jurist but even the brightest jurists make mistakes. There are issues in the decision this Council should consider as they merit on the future of any governmental change. The Council should ask their attorneys about the cost for the appeal. Mark Lawton of 209 Nelson Avenue stated he worked on the current charter. He has no position on the charter proposal but he has a concern about spending City money in a current financial situation. He suggested letting the voters decide. If the voters vote down the proposal, you won the point you wanted to win. If the voters pass the proposal, you can go to court and say it was a flawed vote. He sees no reason to deny the voters their right to vote. Kyle York of 59 Railroad Place stated there is nothing more important than government by the people, of the people, and for the people. It doesn’t mean you should take every step along the way. He read the judge’s decision and he does believe the judge is a sound jurist. Pat Kane of 19 Marion Place stated they invited 4 cities to Saratoga Springs with their city manager and mayor to provide an open discussion regarding the advantage of the city manager. He believes we are Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting 3/15/11 wasting a lot of time, money, and energy fighting this. This proposal was done clearly under the laws of New York State. He can’t figure out why in a community like this that the elected body would refuse to allow a petition to go forth that is completely legal. This is simple; it is about democracy and the laws we have in place right now. He believes there will be a significant voter backlash on this. He is going to encourage everyone to look long and hard at the decision tonight. Saratoga Citizen is not going away. Beth Johansen of 37 George Street asked the Council to stop spending their time and taxpayer money blocking this proposal from going on the ballot. Dereck Legall of 3 Deer Leap Place thanked the mayor and Commissioner Scirocco for adding the east and west side agreement to the agenda tonight. He is grateful they were able to come to an agreement with the school district. He also thanked Commissioner Franck for allowing Marilyn Rivers as the director of risk and safety to work with them. She has done an outstanding job. Mayor Johnson closed the public comment period at 7:22 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 3/1/11 City Council Minutes 2. Approval Budget Amendments 3. Approve Budget Transfers 4. Approve Payroll 3/11/11 $378,946.39 5. Approve Payroll 3/4/11 $451,400.38 6. Approve Warrant 2010 Regular 10DEC7 $671,245.81 7. Approve Warrant 2011 Mid 11MWMAR1 $454,817.38 8. Approve Warrant 2011 Regular 11MAR2 $928,070.45 Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Enter Into East and West Side Recreation Field Maintenance Agreement with City School District (11-80) Mayor Johnson explained this matter has been discussed at length previously. The contract has been provided to the Council in advance. This is a 10 year agreement to start this April 1st and through December 2020. The monetary terms will start at $130,000 and escalating to $150,000 per year. This is more in line with the costs are to maintain the fields. Our City as well as neighboring cities use these fields throughout the year. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to authorize the mayor to enter into this contract on behalf of this City. Commissioner Scirocco commended the mayor and the school district for stepping up and working out this agreement. Mayor Johnson recognized Commissioner Scirocco for his assistance in the negotiation process. The prior payments to the City were $75,000 per year; we are now going to $130,000 which is more in line with the costs. Commissioner Ivins commended the mayor and Commissioner Scirocco for negotiating this agreement. Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting 3/15/11 Ayes - All Discussion: Disposition of Second Law Suit Re: Additional Petitions in Saratoga Citizen vs. Franck and Saratoga Springs Mayor Johnson advised there was a second lawsuit filed by Saratoga Citizen versus the City of Saratoga Springs and John Franck as City Clerk of the City of Saratoga Springs. This was regarding the second set of petitions filed by the group to force it being placed on the ballot bypassing the Council. We defended the City in court and a decision was rendered by Judge Nolan that dismissed their petition finding that the second set of petitions was prematurely filed; improperly filed therefore proper for dismissal. It was a ruling in favor of the City. Discussion and Vote: Permission to Perfect Appeal in Saratoga Citizen vs. Franck and Saratoga Springs (11-81) Mayor Johnson stated this is to proceed with the appeal to its conclusion. In February of this year the City Council voted to authorize the filing of a notice of appeal. Since the vote to authorize the notice of appeal, a significant development occurred that will increase the City’s chances for the likelihood of success for the appeal. The NYS Conference of Mayors voted to join the City in the appeal and argue in support of our appeal. The City is not paying the NYS Conference of Mayors in exchange for their joining in the appeal. If we do not appeal, we place our City at risk of any future attempts by this or another group of not having a valid or fiscal note or budget, should they seek to later change our form of government. This risk to the City is not reasonable. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to proceed with the appeal as filed; to perfect the appeal and present it to the Appellate Court for determination. Mayor Johnson advised the previous estimates for the appeal ranged from $10,000 - $20,000. After further negotiations, the figure has been reduced to $7,500 and to be capped at $10,000 for legal services for appeal. This will come from the city attorney budget line. Ayes – 3 Nays – 2 (Commissioner Franck and Commissioner Ivins) Discussion and Vote: Permission to Pay Voucher to CA Smith (11-82) Mayor Johnson stated CA Smith was hired to do an asbestos analysis at the former Waterfront Restaurant property. The work was done pursuant to Council authorization in 2008 and was apparently not invoiced. The amount is $2,116. Paul Male explained paperwork was not properly filed with the City and went back and forth with CA Smith. It was determined there is asbestos in the property. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to authorize the payment of this voucher. Ayes - All Appointment: Saratoga Springs Housing Authority Mayor Johnson announced the re-appointed of Eric Weller to the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority Board of Directors. Mr. Weller has served in that capacity for at least 2 terms; which are 5 year terms. Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. Weller for his service to date. Appointment: Recreation Commission Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting 3/15/11 Mayor Johnson appointed Amy Smith to the Recreation Commission. Amy is a native Saratogian, graduate of Saratoga High and did her graduate work at Springfield College in sports marketing. Amy is currently the general manager of a local B&B. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Discussion: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to Allow Seasonal Produce Stand Commissioner Franck stated he is initiating this as it has come to the attention of his office that there is confusing language in the Zoning Ordinance regarding what is or is not required to open a seasonal produce stand in a RR-1 zone. The intent of a RR-1 zone is to provide low density residential and agricultural uses in order to preserve open space and a rural character. He has interpreted the Zoning Ordinance in place to allow the seasonal produce stand in question. It is also his interpretation that this seasonal produce stand does not require a parking space to be provided as there are no employees. Due to the location of the proposed seasonal produce stand parking is available and permitted on the adjacent road – Crescent Avenue. This is similar to what happens with the regattas. He believes agriculture is exempt. There is long history in the U.S. and New York State for farms. There are numerous exemptions for farms. There are only 10 local farms in the City of Saratoga Springs. The Farmer’s Market at High Rock Park brings in numerous farms from out of town. In this instance we have a local gentleman who has been trying to go through the process of putting a small stand outside his farm. Commissioner Franck read through some definitions and various pieces of articles from the Zoning Ordinance that supports his argument and proves site plan and special use permit is not required. The ordinance is extremely cloudy at best and at worst the City wouldn’t have a leg to stand on to prohibit this gentleman if he doesn’t go through that process. In regards to parking, the vehicle traffic law states if you have a “No Parking” sign you are still able to park, load, and unload people, produce, and goods. There are no “No Parking” signs. Commissioner Franck stated he would like to move on this. If it is the City’s position that we have to go through this process, which he doesn’t believe has to be done, then he will bring changes to the ordinance on a go forward basis. Mayor Johnson stated there is a lot involved in the issue as you can tell from the facts in your presentation. He has no problem looking into this and doing the right thing. He needs more time as there is a lot involved. Sometimes the Zoning Ordinance is a little unworkable because there are conflicts and ambiguities. That is why they are re-working this ordinance. Commissioner Franck doesn’t see a down side on this as the worst case scenario is 9 other farm stands will pop up. He personally doesn’t see how we can stop this legally or how we are going to enforce this. It seems to him the intent of the law was to be flexible. Commissioner Scirocco stated he talked to the gentlemen who stated he tried to get into the farmer’s market and couldn’t get in. This gentleman pays taxes in the City and couldn’t get a seat at the table. He would certainly support this as long as it wasn’t in any violation. Commissioner Franck stated he is bringing this up now because it is a seasonal business and will not be selling tomatoes in January. He didn’t do anything earlier on this as he hoped it could be taken care of internally. Commissioner Wirth confirmed he is on his property. Commissioner Franck stated that was correct. Commissioner Ivins stated he is all for encouraging agriculture. We should try to expedite this as the season is coming up. Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting 3/15/11 Award of Bid: Sand to Cranesville Block Company, Inc. (11-83) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for Sand to Cranesville Block Company, Inc. as they were the lowest acceptable bidder. Ayes - All Award of Bid: Street Trees to Schichtel’s Nursery, Inc. (11-84) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for Street Trees to Schichtel’s Nursery, Inc. for various prices as they were the lowest acceptable bidder. Commissioner Ivins confirmed the budget line is $9,000 and the bid is for $10,400. Commissioner Scirocco stated they will buy up to $9,000 worth of trees. Ayes - All Award of Bid: Truck Mounted High Pressure Sewer Jet to Joe Johnson Equipment, Inc. (11-85) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for the Truck Mounted High Pressure Sewer Jet to Joe Johnson Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $276,681.40 as they were the lowest acceptable bidder. Ayes - All FINANCE DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Accept WASAD Annual Report (11-86) Commissioner Ivins moved and Mayor Johnson seconded to accept the WASAD annual report as previously presented to the Council. Commissioner Ivins thanked Matt Jones for the presentation. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Public Works Payroll Transfers (11-87) Commissioner Ivins moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the Department of Public Works payroll transfers as previously distributed to the Council. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Public Safety Payroll Transfers (11-88) Commissioner Ivins moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to approve the Department of Public Safety payroll transfers as previously distributed to the Council. Ayes - All Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting 3/15/11 Discussion: City Finances Commissioner Ivins stated NYCOM does an annual survey of city budgets of the 43 cities in New York. They use this information for trending and for preparation of their legislative agenda. Deputy Jarosh compiled and submitted the City survey in January. Highlights of the results released are: health insurance and pension costs are an increasing portion of cities’ budgets, the average increase in property tax levies was 4.8%, 81% of the cities increased their property tax rates, and 82% of the cities cut their workforce since 2000. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Announcement: APWA Award Commissioner Scirocco announced the City of Saratoga Springs received the following 3 awards from the American Public Works Association on March 11th: in the Environmental Category the Nelson Avenue Project was awarded Project of the Year; in the Emergency Disaster Preparedness Category the Geyser Crest Well Field Improvements was awarded Project of the Year; and in the Transportation Category the Spring Run Multi-use Path was awarded Project of the Year. He thanked the APWA for their recognition. Paul Male stated he was pleased to be at the ceremony and represent the City. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Greenridge Cemetery (11-89) Commissioner Scirocco stated this is an annual contract to maintain the lots, roads and paths at the cemetery. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the contract with Greenridge Cemetery for $20,000 for calendar year 2011. Ayes- All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign CO #1 Creighton Manning Church Street Construction (11-90) Commissioner Scirocco stated the Church Street project is complete. This change order is for additional construction, administration, inspections, and quality assurance testing. This agreement is beyond the July 23, 2010 completion date. The amount for the change order is $30,000. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the change order with Creighton Manning in the amount of $30,000. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Stantec – Nelson Avenue Phase V (11-91) Commissioner Scirocco advised this is for design services for storm sewer for Nelson Avenue Phase 5 which will run from Crescent Avenue to Gridley Street and portion of Bowman Street. A portion of design has already been completed with previous work. There are also drainage issues on Gridley and Bowman that can be corrected in conjunction with the work on Nelson Avenue. Specialized equipment and crews are required to complete this job. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to authorize mayor to sign a contract with Stantec in the amount of $25,300. Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting 3/15/11 Ayes – All Announcement: DPW Annual Report Commissioner Scirocco stated he distributed annual reports for 2008, 2009, 2010. The Charter requires this report be submitted annually. The information was being compiled by the director of public works but was not able to complete it prior to his retirement in 2009. The DPW is now up to date with their reports. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Announcement: Tragic Incident Regarding Alexander Grant Commissioner Wirth read a portion of an e-mail he received from the Grant family. The family thanked the Police Department, Fire Department and all volunteers for their help and support. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign PBA Agreement (11-92) Commissioner Wirth advised this agreement was changed to a one year agreement. He advised there are a couple typos – year should be 2012 and the end should read City of Saratoga Springs. This will be effective March 2011 for 1 year in the amount of $10,000. Commissioner Wirth moved and Mayor Johnson second to authorize the mayor to sign the PBA agreement. Commissioner Ivins stated he is voting against it as this is too large of amount of money for what we are doing out there. Commissioner Wirth stated if they went elsewhere, the cost would be double ($20,000) as overtime costs would also be involved Mayor Johnson thanked Commissioner Wirth for reducing the term of the agreement from 3 years to 1 year. Ayes – 4 Nay – 1 (Commissioner Ivins) Discussion and Vote: Sale of Fire Engine for Scrap to Metro Metals Recycling, LLC (11-93) Commissioner Wirth advised 4 quotes were received for the sale of the truck for scrap. The highest bid was for $3,000 and they will be receiving is $14,627.07 in insurance money. Mayor Johnson suggested they approve the sale of the fire engine as scrap to the company and leave the terms of the agreement subject to approval of the city attorney. His main concern is that they sell the truck as scrap as is and don’t incur any liability. Commissioner Wirth agreed with the suggestion. Commissioner Wirth moved and Commissioner Ivins seconded the sale of fire truck as scrap to Metro Metals Recycling, LLC for $3,000 and for the city attorney and risk and safety to review the agreement. Ayes – All Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting 3/15/11 *** Commissioner Wirth moved and Mayor Johnson seconded the addition of an item to the Department of Public Safety agenda to set a public hearing regarding “No Parking” signs on Vanderbilt Avenue. Ayes – All Commissioner Wirth set a public hearing for April 5, 2011at 6:50 p.m. regarding “No Parking” signs on the west side of Vanderbilt Avenue. SUPERVISORS Joanne Yepsen Report from the County Monthly Board Meeting Supervisor Yepsen reported they voted to amend the 2010 County budget to increase appropriations of $5,219,390 into the Maplewood Manor budget. They adopted a local law to amend the compensation schedule by increasing the compensation for certain county officials; this was a close vote. They also proclaimed May 2011 as Older American Month. Veterans Committee Report Supervisor Yepsen reported the Guardian House closed on its property. This will house up to 11 homeless women veterans. They are also implementing a program this year called “Return the Favor”. They are looking for local businesses to participate in this program. County Legislative Issues Supervisor Yepsen reported the Shelters of Saratoga came to her and Supervisor Veitch asking for help. Thorofan Update Supervisor Yepsen reported this group was established in 2008 and has grown in New York State. It was started to promote New York racing and give the fans a voice. Matthew Veitch Saratoga County 2011 Census Figures Supervisor Veitch reported Saratoga County has gained 18,000 residents over the past 10 years. This is almost a 10% growth from the year 2000. The census number is important at the County level as the County votes based upon population. Public Safety Committee Supervisor Veitch reported all items up for approval were accepted at the committee meeting today. They approved a community work order for probation at $37,000, accepted a NYSERDA grant for $39,957 for energy efficiency measures at the new animal shelter, etc. Maplewood Manor Supervisor Veitch reported they appropriated $5,219,390 to close the budget gap for 2010. They were very short on revenue last year and ran at a deficit. Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting 3/15/11 Technology Committee Supervisor Veitch reported they are meeting tomorrow to work on a draft policy for internet and IT use. They will also be looking at time card functions and restructuring the data processing department. Legislative and Research Committee Supervisor Veitch reported their state meeting for their legislative program will be on March 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the capitol. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Wirth seconded to move to executive session for discussion regarding proposed, pending or current litigation; personal private information of a person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a person or corporation as well as collective negotiations, and matters of the City of Saratoga Springs vs. Civil Service Commission at 8:34 p.m. Ayes – All Council returned from executive session at 9:13 p.m. Mayor Johnson stated nothing was resolved in executive session to report to the public. 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 9:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 4/5/11 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 12 of 12

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Agenda Minutes ...Back City Council Meeting March 15, 2011 City Council Room 06:50 PM P.H. - Citizen Advisory Committee Print 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENTATION(S): EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion regarding proposed, pending or current litigation, collective negotiations CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 3/1/11 City Council Minutes 2. Approve Budget Amendments 3. Approve Budget Transfers 4. Approve Payroll 3/11/11 $378,946.39 5. Approve Payroll 3/4/11 $451,400.38 6. Approve Warrant 2010 Regular 10DEC7 $671,245.81 7. Approve Warrant 2011 Mid 11MWMAR1 $454,817.38 8. Approve Warrant 2011 Regular 11MAR2 $928,070.45 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to enter into East and West Side Recreation Field Maintenance Agreement with City School District 2. Discussion: Disposition of second law suit re: additional petitions in Saratoga Citizen vs. Franck and Saratoga Springs 3. Discussion and Vote: Permission to perfect appeal in Saratoga Citizen vs. Franck and Saratoga Springs 4. Discussion and Vote: Permission to pay voucher to CA Smith 5. Appointment: Saratoga Springs Housing Authority 6. Appointment: Recreation Commission ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to allow Seasonal Produce Stand 2. Award of Bid: Sand to Cranesville Block Company, Inc. 3. Award of Bid: Street Trees to Schichtel's Nursery, Inc. 4. Award of Bid: Truck Mounted High Pressure Sewer Jet to Joe Johnson Equipment, Inc. FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Accept WASAD Annual Report 2. Discussion and Vote: Public Works Payroll Transfers 3. Discussion and Vote: Public Safety Payroll Transfers 4. Discussion: City Finances PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: APWA Award 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to sign agreement with Greenridge Cemetery 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to sign CO#1 Creighton Manning Church Street Construction 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to sign contract with Stantec - Nelson Avenue Phase V 5. Announcement: DPW Annual Report PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: Tragic Incident regarding Alexander Grant 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to sign PBA agreement 3. Discussion and Vote: Sale of fire engine for scrap to Metro Metals Recycling, LLC SUPERVISORS 1. Joanne Yepsen 1. Report from the County Monthly Board meeting 2. Veterans Committee Report 3. County Legislative Issues 4. Thorofan Update 2. Matthew Veitch 1. Saratoga County 2011 Census Figures 2. Update: Public Safety Committee 3. Update: Maplewood Manor 4. Update: Technology Committee 5. Update: Legislative and Research Committee ADJOURN

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