City Council
Regular MeetingSaratoga Springs, NY · September 18, 2012
Minutes
September 18, 2012
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
City Council
Meeting
Agenda
6:55 PM – PH – Amend Chapter 175 Entitled
Property Maintenance
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES
PRESENTATION(S):
1. Report from Saratoga Springs Housing Authority
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Collective negotiations.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of 8/28/12 Public Hearing Minutes
2. Approval of 9/4/12 City Council Minutes
3. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases)
4. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular
5. Approve Payroll 9/7/12 $446,378.98
6. Approve Payroll 9/14/12 $421,528.62
7. Approve Warrant 2012 Mid – 12MWSEP1 $598,002.35
8. Approve Warrant 2012 Reg – 12SEP2 $510,219.27
9. Approve Corrected Resolution – Doten Avenue
MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for 60 Lake Avenue
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign CSEA DPW Vision Plan Contract
3. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation for Solomon Northup Day Celebration
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
1. Award of Bid: Senior Center Heating System Upgrade to Alltek Energy System, Inc.
2. Discussion and Vote: Local Law #1 Language
3. Discussion: Human Resource Position
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Ice Rink Debt
2. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments - Benefits
3. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll
4. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Benefits
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5. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Legal Liability (EBP)
6. Set Public Hearing: Set Public Hearing to Enact Local Law #5 Relative to Occupancy Tax
7. Set Public Hearing: Set Public Hearing for the 2013 Comprehensive Budget
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign a Contract with Alltek – Senior Center
Heating System
2. Discussion: Street Signs & Street Lights
3. Announcement: The Veteran’s Memorial Brick Program
4. Announcement: Update Ballston Avenue Reconstruction Project
5. Announcement: Visitor Center Roof Construction
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 175 of the City Code Entitled “Property Maintenance” and to
Re-title as “Costs of Summary Remediation”
2. Set Public Hearing: To Amend chapter 225-72; Schedule VII One-Way Streets: Add Glenmore
Avenue
SUPERVISORS
Joanne Yepsen
1. Report on Full Board Meeting
2. Report from NYSAC Conference
3. Public Health Committee
4. Care Transitions Coach Program
5. Sewer Bonds for Construction and Improvements
6. Workforce Innovation Grant
7. Revolutionary Run for Veterans
Matt Veitch
1. Public Safety Committee
2. social Programs Committee
3. Saratoga County Sewer District
4. 2013 County Capital Budget
5. NYSAC Conference
ADJOURN
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September 18, 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
Anthony Scirocco, Commissioner of DPW
Christian Mathiesen, Commissioner of DPS
Joanne Yepsen, Supervisor
Matthew Veitch, Supervisor
STAFF PRESENT: Shauna Sutton, Deputy Mayor
Lynn Bachner, Deputy Commissioner, Finance
Sharon Kellner-Chille, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts
Tim Cogan, Deputy Commissioner, DPW
Eileen Finneran, 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 HEARINGS
Amend Chapter 175 Entitled Property Maintenance
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
Commissioner Mathiesen stated they kept this open from our last City Council meeting.
No one spoke.
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Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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 7:01 p.m.
Charlie Morrison of 88 Court Street stated he is here regarding the sale of City water to Wilton. There is
nothing in the agreement about selling water for residential or to any other part of Wilton other than the
main commercial area. There is no reference to DPW being a contracting party; it repeatedly refers to the
City of Saratoga Springs and the Town of Wilton as the contracting parties. Under the Charter, the mayor
is responsible for intergovernmental relationships. There are troubling questions about the financial
actions of this deal; should they pay more for water hook-ups since they are outside the City. Is there
going to be a separate DPW/Belmonte contract and meters? This past July the City enforced water
conservation measures as water was running low. Is this the time to be selling water?
John Tighe of Rowland Street in Milton stated he just wanted to bring up a couple issues brought up in
Commissioner Franck’s presentation last week on assessments. He corrected a statement that he said
“the City should use selective re-assessment.” He said the City should have notified the condo owners that
there might be problems with their assessments. If they were aware their assessments were not correct,
maybe they would have challenged their assessments. The Commissioner also said he said he did not
disclose he owns property on Ballston Avenue. What he actually said was the Commissioner did not
disclose that he has business interest with property on South Broadway that was included in the general
area that he set up a commission to study South Broadway; knowing he had a business relationship with
one of the prime property owners on South Broadway.
Phil Diamond of 29 Waterview Drive stated he is here to talk about the water sale in Wilton. His question is
why the secrecy. You all ran on transparency. He has come to realize that if people don’t willingly give
information they have something to hide. The other issue is the proposed wording on the ballot for the
Charter. He can’t tell who proposed this or who endorses it. He does not want voters to think that the City
of Saratoga Springs endorses it. It should clearly state that a private group funded this.
Pastor Peter Barios of 5 Jefferson Terrace thanked the Council and the Police Department for what they
have done over the summer at the Terrace. He is here to reinforce that Police presence is needed there
and this issue should be placed before the Council for the budget. The police presence is very much
needed there.
Olly Westcott of 1 South Federal Street stated they also have police in their building. They come in and
patrol; enough to let people know the police are watching. You don’t have to see the police to know they
are there.
Nick Berardi of Gansevoort stated he is here regarding Maplewood Manor. He is going to each town
meeting to ask for their voice to support Maplewood Manor. Everyone there is well taken care of. They
need everyone’s help to keep it going.
Commissioner Franck stated Mr. Tighe did say he should have changed the assessment of the condos
without anyone coming in. That is illegal. In relation to the business interest on South Broadway; he has
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an accounting client who has business interest in 2 buildings – 511 Broadway and Ballston Avenue. A
GAPS Committee was set up and hasn’t completed their function. The mayor has a business interest in
the Circus Café and has voted on issues relating to Broadway and could clearly affect his business. Only
132 yards away from the Circus Café is the parking garage he worked on with the mayor. Never did he
say anything about his business interest. He actually owns a business and we are talking about an
accounting client of his. Clearly, we don’t want the facts to get in the way of a good story. In relation to
Council members; they fill out a disclosure form and he filled out his correctly.
Commissioner Scirocco addressed a couple issues regarding the water issues in Wilton. He has asked the
city attorney to come up with a set of documents for the public and the Council. There has not been a
secret deal. There have been droughts before and still sold water to Wilton during that time period.
Mayor Johnson closed the public comment period at 7:20 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
Report from Saratoga Springs Housing Authority
Mayor Johnson stated he received a request from SSHA to present to the Council. He introduced Eric
Weller, president of the SSHA.
Mr. Weller advised he delivered a written report to the Council late this afternoon. Most of the information
the Council asked for is in the report. There is a complete set of budgets and a calendar of how the
budgets operate, a complete list of salaries of all the employees, their meeting schedules, etc.
Mayor Johnson asked Mr. Weller for a quick summary of the report.
Mr. Weller advised he reported this is a federal program and they have to answer to HUD. HUD has been
pushing public housing authorities to increase their reserves. This year they had their subsidy cut by
$232,000. The reason for this cut was because they have over a 6 month reserve available; therefore,
HUD believes they should dip into the reserves relieving HUD of some of the responsibility. Other housing
authorities who didn’t build up their reserves received their full subsidy. Through careful planning and
entrepreneurial engaging, they were able to make up the gap in the budget with the exception of $40,000
which will come out of their reserve fund. They also applied for a grant to assist them with resident
services and weren’t able to get that grant back. The location of the new community health resource
center is something they are looking toward with great anticipation. In the entrepreneurial spirit they
received between 3 - 5% of the project cost ($2.5 million) for the Allen Drive project. He also advised that
last Tuesday, they were visited by other housing authorities from the east coast to see their facility. They
are now considered a test site for insect control.
Commissioner Madigan stated she recently came across communication from EOC regarding a recent
infestation of bed bugs.
Mr. Weller stated bed bugs are difficult to deal with and they keep coming back. You can pick them up by
riding in a cab, or by having furniture delivered by a truck that has bed bugs in the truck etc.
Commissioner Madigan asked what the next step is once a bed bug is identified.
Mr. Weller stated they take immediate measures to take care of the unit and the units on either side.
Commissioner Franck thanked Mr. Weller for the report. It is the first report they have received in about 5
years. He also mentioned that he too has received e-mails regarding bed bugs on the 4th and 6th floors.
One reported catching 40 bed bugs in a jar. He also stated Mr. Spychalski’s salary is very high compared
to the salaries in his region.
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Mr. Weller stated it is ironic that HUD has approved their budget year after year and never said a word.
They are speaking up now due to pressure from Congress, etc.
Commissioner Franck stated it seems to be askew with what others are being paid.
Mr. Weller stated in other housing authorities the executive director receives money from a spin off and Mr.
Spychalski is not receiving that.
Commissioner Franck advised Mr. Spychalski is receiving money as part of his salary. The other thing that
came up this week is the employees are looking to unionize. The word is this is occurring to keep the City
Council out of the salary review.
Mr. Weller stated that is ‘far fetched’. Whether it is a union or not, HUD’s rules have to be obeyed.
Commissioner Franck stated according to what was dropped off this afternoon, they are at a loss of
$300,000 less than what they budgeted for the 2012 year.
Mr. Weller advised they had lower energy costs due to a mild winter and they didn’t do some things based
upon budget.
Commissioner Mathiesen asked Mr. Weller if they will be coming back on a regular basis.
Mr. Weller stated they will. He added that they had a meeting this morning with all the residents and also
in attendance was Mark Stride, an aide from the governor’s office. He was very impressed with the
cleanliness and the attractiveness of the facility.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to move to executive session for
discussion regarding union negotiations and contracts at 7:50 p.m.
Ayes - All
The Council returned at 8:58 p.m.
Mayor Johnson announced the City Council did not resolve anything in executive session therefore there is
nothing to report to the public at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to approve the consent agenda as
follows:
1. Approval of 8/28/12 Public Hearing Minutes
2. Approval of 9/4/12 City Council Minutes
3. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases)
4. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular
5. Approve Payroll 9/7/12 $446,378.98
6. Approve Payroll 9/14/12 $421,528.62
7. Approve Warrant 2012 Mid – 12MWSEP1 $598,002.35
8. Approve Warrant 2012 Reg – 12SEP2 $510,219.27
9. Approve Corrected Resolution – Doten Avenue
Ayes – All
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MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
Discussion and Vote: Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for 60 Lake Avenue (12-313)
Mayor Johnson asked Tony Izzo to describe this for the Council.
Tony Izzo stated NYS mandated that National Grid investigate all facilities that were once a gas producing
facility. The finalization of this process comes in this declaration of covenant and restrictions.
Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to execute the
declaration of covenants and restrictions as listed in the agenda and described.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign CSEA DPW Vision Plan Contract (12-314)
Mayor Johnson stated this sets forth the rates for the employee vision plan. This is a standard procedure.
Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to enter into
the contract as listed and described.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation for Solomon Northup Day Celebration (12-315)
Mayor Johnson stated the Adirondack Trust Company donated $100 for the Solomon Northup Day
Celebration.
Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the donation and thank the
bank for their generosity.
Ayes – All
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
Award of Bid: Senior Center Heating System Upgrade to Alltek Energy System, Inc. (12-316)
Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for the
Senior Center heating system upgrade to Alltek Energy System, Inc. in the amount of $34,812.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Local Law #1 Language (12-317)
Commissioner Franck stated at the last City Council meeting, September 4, 2012, he provided the Council
with the suggested wording to be placed on the November ballot for Local Law #1. To date, he has not
heard back from anyone asking the language be changed.
Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to adopt wording as follows:
“Shall the amendments to the Charter of the City of Saratoga Springs proposed by Local Law
Number 1 of 2012, which amendments would replace the City’s current Commissioner form of
government with a Manager-Council form of government, be approved?”
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Commissioner Franck stated he doesn’t believe a vote is required however he felt more comfortable
putting this up to a vote. He spoke with William Fruci at the County and reviewed this language with him.
Not mentioning Saratoga Citizen does not make it confusing. He provided the Council with a sample ballot
so people will understand the actual local law will be on the back side of the ballot. All propositions appear
on the backside of the ballot. It is also his understanding that the City has to provide 2 certified copies per
district.
Commissioner Madigan asked if this is something we would want to put on the City website.
Commissioner Franck advised he does not have a problem with it going on the website.
Commissioner Scirocco asked if there will be any kind of disclaimer on the document regarding the
Council’s position. He suggested putting the disclaimer on the document.
Commissioner Franck stated the document has already been voted on.
Commissioner Mathiesen stated he would suggest the members of the community take advantage of the
forums and the members of the City Council remain neutral. He credited the mayor for not forming a
commission and letting this come to a vote.
Mayor Johnson stated he can’t support this because it is important to be consistent in his vote to not
support this proposal to be placed on the ballot through our City process. Overall he questions the term
amendments versus revision. Our community is going to have confusion.
Ayes - 4
Nays – 1 (Mayor Johnson)
Discussion: Human Resource Position
Commissioner Franck stated it is his understanding that the mayor has found a replacement from Pinnacle.
We have sent out a corrected letter to Pinnacle. We have found out that the Capital Region Human
Resource Association is that the best place for the City to post the job. He suggested there be sufficient
money in the budget so the mayor may hire someone for the human resource position.
Mayor Johnson stated based upon the recent cancellation of the Pinnacle contract; he understands the
Council would rather hire someone in the City. He asked that Commissioner Madigan put the money in the
line item. There is no one on the list in the City that he can use. The next time an exam is being given for
this position on a state level is October 2013. He is concerned that no one will want to take the position
with having to wait a year before being able to take a test to keep their position.
Commissioner Franck stated we did go 14 months at one point with out human resources and took care of
that through Harris Beach.
Commissioner Madigan stated it does seem fairly common to work with people for a period of time before
they test.
Mayor Johnson stated he understands it is this Council’s preference to have a full time employee.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Discussion and Vote: Ice Rink Debt (12-318)
Commissioner Madigan stated the Weibel Ice Rink debt will be paid in full on March 1, 2013 with a final
principal interest payment of $51,187.50. This leaves the Vernon Rink debt which will mature March 1,
2016. The payment for the next 4 years for the Vernon Ice Rink debt will be greater than the $70,000 per
year that we have needed in the past. The amounts needed for the next 4 years are: $7,600 for 2013;
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$9,675 for 2014; $6,525 for 2015; and $8,375 for 2016. The total is $32,175. She will be requesting
theCouncil to approve the use of the subdivision recreation fees, also known as the Recreation Trust, to
cover these increased amounts for these years over $70,000. The balance, as of 6/30/12, in the
Recreation trust is $520,073.93.
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to request Council approve to
use subdivision recreation trust fund fees amounts to cover amounts over the $70,000 approved to
fund the Vernon Ice Rink debt as stated.
Mayor Johnson confirmed the approximate $32,000 amount mentioned is the exact amount needed.
Commissioner Madigan stated that is true.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments – Benefits (12-319)
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the 2012
budget amendments – benefits which were distributed with the agenda.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll (12-320)
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the 2012 budget
transfers – payroll which were distributed with the agenda.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Benefits (12-321)
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the 2012 budget
transfers – benefits which were distributed with the agenda.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Legal Liability (EBP) (12-322)
Commissioner Madigan stated this is for the legal liability in the amount of $185,000 to cover a consent
order from the NYS DEC executed January 22, 2009.
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the 2012 budget
transfers – legal liability which were distributed with the agenda.
Commissioner Scirocco explained this is a settlement from a consent order that stemmed from 2007 with a
previous administration. It was his understanding this was going to be a capital expenditure. There is
$91,000 left in the capital expenditure and the money should come out of there and not his budget. He is
concerned with the salt and sand line being used.
Commissioner Madigan stated she has no indication that this was supposed to be a capital item.
Commissioner Scirocco stated he is concerned with taking money out of labor lines and salt and sand
lines. He will come back to the Council and ask for the money if he needs it for salt and sand.
Commissioner Madigan stated she reviewed the DPW budget lines and feels it is safe to take the money
from these various lines.
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Commissioner Scirocco stated if he has money left over at the end of the year Commissioner Madigan is
welcome to it.
Ayes – 4
Nay – 1 (Commissioner Scirocco)
Set Public Hearing: Set Public Hearing to Enact Local Law #5 Relative to Occupancy Tax
Commissioner Madigan set a public hearing for October 2, 2012 at 6:50 p.m.
Set Public Hearing: Set Public Hearing for the 2013 Comprehensive Budget
Commissioner Madigan set a public hearing for October 16, 2012 at 6:45 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign a Contract with Alltek – Senior Center Heating
System (12-323)
Commissioner Scirocco stated bids were requested in 2011 to have the work done. Due to the cost it was
decided to complete this in 2 phases. The low bidder for the project was Alltek Energy Systems. The
project is funded under the CDBG project.
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
a contract with Alltek Energy Systems, Inc. in the amount of $34,812.
Funding is in line Y3618664 / 54955 / 367.
Ayes – All
Discussion: Street Signs & Street Lights
Commissioner Scirocco stated DPW has replaced several street signs this year. He asked the public to
contact the Department of Public Works and not the press to notify them when there is a light out or a
street sign missing. If the department doesn’t read the paper, they don’t know the lights are out or a street
sign in missing. If a street light is a National Grid light, they will contact National Grid directly to have them
take care of it.
Announcement: The Veteran’s Memorial Brick Program
Commissioner Scirocco announced applications for Veteran Memorial Bricks are available and the cost per
brick is $50.
Announcement: Update Ballston Avenue Reconstruction Project
Commissioner Scirocco stated the engineering consultants Greenman-Pedersen has completed the field
work, mapping, and development of the preliminary recommendations for the Ballston Avenue project. An
agreement was achieved with the NYS Department of Transportation that there are no environmental or
historic resource issues that have to be addressed prior to construction. They will have a public meeting in
October to present the plan. They did receive additional money to install a traffic signal on Lincoln Avenue.
Announcement: Visitor Center Roof Construction
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Commissioner Scirocco announced the slate roof was originally scheduled for repair in 1991. The roof
restoration was bid in October 2010 for $123,300. During the removal of the slate, asbestos was
discovered. Additional funding in 2011 brought the contract amount to $258,581.88. Roof repairs will
begin next week.
***Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to add an item to
correct a motion from the September 4, 2012 meeting regarding a sidewalk agreement.
Ayes – All
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the agreement as
originally attached to the 9/4/12 agenda in the amount of $1,830.
Ayes - All
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 175 of the City Code Entitled “Property Maintenance” and to Re-title
as “Costs of Summary Remediation” (12-324)
Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to amend Chapter 175 of
the City Code.
Commissioner Scirocco stated this is a long time coming.
Commissioner Mathiesen thanked Tony Izzo for the work he put into this.
Tony Izzo added that this ordinance eliminates a lot of obsolete City standards superseded by the state.
Ayes - All
Set Public Hearing: To Amend chapter 225-72; Schedule VII One-Way Streets: Add Glenmore Avenue
Commissioner Mathiesen set a public hearing for October 2, 2012 at 6:45 p.m.
SUPERVISORS
Joanne Yepsen
Report on Full Board Meeting
Supervisor Yepsen reported they had 7 properties due to unpaid taxes go up for auction tonight. There
were 4 resolutions passed related to the sewer district expansions.
Report from NYSAC Conference
Supervisor Yepsen reported they talked about mandated costs for counties. The fight on Medicaid
continues and a bill will be back in the Senate the next session. They are also calling for a reform of the
pre-school special education program.
Public Health Committee
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Supervisor Yepsen reported they talked about the Harris Beach report and the questions they will be
submitting based upon the information in the report. The number of occupied beds is decreasing at
Maplewood Manor instead of increasing.
Care Transitions Coach Program
Supervisor Yepsen reported they introduced a new program called Care Transitions Coach Program. It
helps to manage your move from the hospital to home.
Sewer Bonds for Construction and Improvements
Supervisor Yepsen reported the net affect realized in a savings of $235,000 was gained after re-issuing $4
million dollars of bonds.
Workforce Innovation Grant
Supervisor Yepsen reported this was introduced today at a cost of $195,000 through the U.S. Department
of Labor in a form of a multi year workforce. This is a 3 county program.
Revolutionary Run for Veterans
Supervisor Yepsen reported they are raising funds for veterans through a 5K run. The run will be held at
Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville on November 10th.
Matthew Veitch
Public Safety Committee
Supervisor Veitch reported they decided to ban the proposal to charge ambulance companies for access to
the county radio system. It looks like the state is going to change how those funds are filled with money
and different ways to charge for the access.
Social Programs Committee
Supervisor Veitch reported they approved the Workforce Investment Act Plan and accepted for them to
implement the plan over a 3 county area.
Saratoga County Sewer District
Supervisor Veitch reported they approved the plan for the sewer district to expand. The Saratoga Lake
Sewer District runs from Crescent Avenue in Saratoga Springs to the Town of Malta. They approved the
expansion of the sewer district for almost the entire county. The areas that will not be in the sewer district
include: Town of Waterford, Corinth, Hadley, Providence, half of Ballston, Milton, and South Glens Falls.
2013 County Capital Budget
Supervisor Veitch reported the Capital Budget Committee will meet on September 26th to discuss the 2013
program. The County does not bond anything in their capital program; they use the funds in their fund
balance.
NYSAC Conference
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Supervisor Veitch reported they discussed the 911 usage fees for wireless phones. Saratoga County does
have the charge for 911 on wireless phones. They are going to try to urge the state to send some of the
money back to the counties.
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 10:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Ribis
Clerk
Approved: 10/16/12
Vote: 5 - 0
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Entitled Property Maintenance
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7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES
PRESENTATION(S):
1. Report from Saratoga Springs Housing Authority
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Collective Negotiations
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of 8/28/12 Public Hearing Minutes
2. Approval of 9/4/12 City Council Pre-Agenda Minutes
3. Budget Amendments (Increases)
4. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular
5. Approve Payroll 09/07/12 $446,378.98
6. Approve Payroll 09/14/12 421,528.62
7. Approve Warrant: 2012 Mid - 12MWSEP1 $598,002.35
8. Approve Warrant: 2012 REG - 12SEP2 $510,219.27
9. Approve Corrected Resolution-Doten Avenue
MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for 60 Lake Avenue
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to sign CSEA DPW Vision Plan Contract
3. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation for Solomon Northup Day celebration
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
1. Award of Bid: Senior Center Heating System Upgrade to Alltek Energy Systems, Inc.
2. Discussion and Vote: Local Law #1 Language
3. Discussion: Human Resource Position
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Ice Rink Debt
2. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments - Benefits
3. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers - Payroll
4. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers - Benefits
5. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers - Legal Liability (EBP)
6. Set Public Hearing: Set Public Hearing to Enact Local Law #5 Relative to Occupancy Tax
7. Set Public Hearing: Set Public Hearing for the 2013 Comprehensive Budget
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Authorizaton for the Mayor to sign a contract with Alltek - Senior Center
Heating System
2. Discussion: Street Signs & Street Lights
3. Announcement: The Veteran's Memorial Brick Program
4. Announcement: Update Ballston Avenue Reconstruction Project
5. Announcement: Visitor Center Roof Construction
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 175 of the City Code entitled "Property Maintenance" and to
retitle as "Costs of Summary Remediation"
2. Set Public Hearing: To amend Chapter 225-72; Schedule VII One-Way Streets: Add Glenmore Avenue
SUPERVISORS
1. Joanne Yepsen
1. Report from Full Board meeting
2. Report from NYSAC Conference
3. Public Health Committee
4. Care Transitions Coach Program
5. Sewer Bonds for Construction and Improvements
6. Workforce Innovation Grant
7. Revolutionary Run for Veterans
2. Matthew Veitch
1. Update: Public Safety Committee
2. Update: Social Programs Committee
3. Update: Saratoga County Sewer District
4. Update: 2013 County Capital Budget
5. Update: NYSAC Conference
ADJOURN
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