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July 13, 2012 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENTATION(S): None EXECUTIVE SESSION: The proposed purchase or disposition of real property or securities. CONSENT AGENDA 1. None MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. None ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. None FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Property Subject to 7/14/12 Property Auction PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. None PUBLIC SAFETY 1. None SUPERVISORS 1. None ADJOURN City Council Meeting 7/13/12 July 13, 2012 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room PRESENT: Scott Johnson, Mayor Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance John Franck, Commissioner of Accounts Christian Mathiesen, Commissioner of DPS STAFF PRESENT: Lynn Bachner, Deputy Commissioner, Finance Sharon Kellner-Chille, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts Eileen Finneran, Deputy Commissioner, DPS EXCUSED: Anthony Scirocco, Commissioner of DPW Tim Cogan, Deputy Commissioner, DPW Joanne Yepsen, Supervisor Matthew Veitch, Supervisor ABSENT: Shauna Sutton, Deputy Mayor 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. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Johnson announced this is a special City Council meeting to address a matter that can’t wait until the next City Council meeting. This involves the auction that is occurring this weekend. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. Page 2 of 4 City Council Meeting 7/13/12 Mayor Johnson announced that Commissioner Scirocco has recused himself from this meeting as he is a relative of the person of the agenda item subject. PUBLIC COMENT 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. Mayor Johnson opened the public comment period at 1:04 p.m. No one spoke. Mayor Johnson closed the public comment period at 1:04 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to move to executive session for discussion regarding proposed purchase or disposition of real property or securities; in particular an auction parcel set for this weekend at 1:05 p.m. The Council returned at 1:24 p.m. Mayor Johnson announced the City Council did not resolve anything in executive session; therefore there is nothing to report to the public. CONSENT AGENDA Nothing at this time. MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Nothing at this time. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Nothing at this time. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Property Subject to 7/14/12 Property Auction (12-231) Commissioner Madigan advised this relates to a request to remove the property located at 292 West Circular Street; tax map number 165.18-3-26 from the City property auction scheduled for July 14th. The City now holds the title to this property. The former owner has asked the City to remove this parcel from the auction list while he tries to secure the funds to pay the amount owed. This request was received late Page 3 of 4 City Council Meeting 7/13/12 Friday afternoon. They have received a letter from All Island Mortgage and Funding Corp. stating they are willing to consider his application for a reverse mortgage. The former owner must first redeem his property and pay all his back taxes, fees, and penalties for a total of $17,425. Commissioner Madigan moved and Mayor Johnson seconded to remove property located at 292 West Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, New York; tax map #165.18-3-26 from the City property auction scheduled for July 14, 2012; pending the former owner’s current efforts to raise the sufficient funds to redeem the property. If the former owner fails to provide documented proof within 60 days that he has secured such funds; the City may again offer the property for public sale as provided by law. Pursuant to Section 1166-2 of the Real Property Tax Law, the Council will be retaining its right to approve all bids at auction and reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Ayes - All PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Nothing at this time. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Nothing at this time. SUPERVISORS Nothing at this time. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to adjourn the meeting. Ayes – All There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 1:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 8/7/12 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 4 of 4