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July 16, 2013 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting Agenda 6:50 P.M. – P.H. – Amend Chapter 225 Subsection 225-72 Schedule 7 – One Way Streets 6:55 P.M. – P.H. – Local Law #1 of 2013 to Amend Chapter 215 of City Code - Taxicabs 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENTATION(S) 1. Veterans Memorial Park Improvements by Saratoga Brigade EXECUTIVE SESSION CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 7/1/13 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 7/2/13 City Council Minutes 3. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 4. Approve Budget Transfers - Revenue 5. Approve Payroll 7/05/13 $506,843.60 6. approve Payroll 7/12/13 $439,084.54 7. Approve Warrant: 2013 Mid – 13MWJUL1 $69,406.20 8. Approve Warrant: 2013 REG – 13JUL2 $397,984.96 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Use of Reserve Resolution – CDTC Linkage Study 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Capital District Transportation Committee for Saratoga Springs Bicycle, Pedestrian and Public Transit Plan 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Real Estate Contracts with Habitat for Humanity for 26 Cherry Street and 195 Division Street 4. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Establishing Tobacco-Free Policy 5. Discussion and Vote: Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Programs 6. Discussion and Vote: Donation from Hawley Foundation 7. Discussion and Vote: Donation from WGY Christmas Wish 8. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from the Susan and Bill Dake Fund of the Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region 9. Discussion and Vote: Ping Pong Table Donation 10. Set Public Hearing: Veterans Memorial Park Improvements 11. Set Public Hearing: Amend the 2013 Capital Budget – Recreation Court Resurfacing 12. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Betsy and the Byegons for Summer Concert Series City Council Meeting 716/13 13. Announcement: Design Review Commission Appointments 14. Announcement: Certified Local Government Grant to Update the East Side National Register Survey ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Local Law #1 of 2013 to Amend Chapter 215 of City Code - Taxicabs 2. Award of Bid: Preliminary and Final Design Services – Geyser Road Trail to Greenman Pedersen, Inc. FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments – CDTC Grant Match 2. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers - Payroll PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Change Order #5 for Time Extension & Prevailing Wage Increase for Stilsing Electric, Inc. Water Treatment Plant 2. Announcement: Paving Schedule PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225, Subsection 225-72, Schedule 7 – One Way Streets 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Physio Control for Annual Service for Life Pak-12 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Resolution Adopting Saratoga County Multi- Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with NYRA 5. Announcement: Recent Zone 5 Police Academy Graduates 6. Discussion: Apprehension of 2 Alleged East Side Burglars SUPERVISORS Joanne Yepsen 1. County Board Meeting 2. County Veterans Committee 3. Trail System and CFA Funding 4. Skidmore’s Sustainability Faculty Workshop 5. Safe Routes to School: National Update 6. Saratoga 150: Saratoga County Day: August 26th Matthew Veitch 1. Update: Public Safety Committee 2. Appointment: Animal Shelter Director 3. Update: Geyser Road Trail 4. Update: CFA Application for Zim Smith Trail ADJOURN Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting 716/13 July 16, 2013 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 STAFF PRESENT: Shauna Sutton, Deputy Mayor Lynn Bachner, Deputy Commissioner, Finance Sharon Kellner-Byrnes, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts Eileen Finneran, Deputy Commissioner, DPS Matt Dorsey, City Attorney Matthew Veitch, Supervisor Joanne Yepsen, Supervisor ABSENT: Tim Cogan, Deputy Commissioner, DPW 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 Amend Chapter 225 Subsection 225-72 Schedule 7 – One Way Streets Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen stated this relates to establishing a one way street on Regent Street during the drop off and pick up times at Lake Avenue School. No one spoke. Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. Local Law #1 of 2013 to Amend Chapter 215 of City Code - Taxicabs Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting 716/13 Commissioner Franck advised this is a second public hearing. There is a slight change under section 215- 2 & 215-3 due to a call from the County Clerk who reviewed this. The content of the local law remains the same. We removed the word ‘with’ from line 6 of section 215-2a; line 8 of section 215-2b; and line 1 of section 215-3a (1). We also replaced the word ‘endorsement(s)’ in those same lines with ‘license’. No one spoke. 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. Peter Martin of 101 Bryan Street stated he attended the Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting last night. They are doing their job and are very involved. They are making sure all interests are being taken into account. One concern expressed last night is there aren’t many members of the public getting involved. He suggested making the materials of the Comprehensive Plan Committee available on the City website. The Committee is looking at whether they should insert discussion of the greenbelt into their mission statement so they don’t lose sight of it. Molly Gagne of 22 Vichy Drive stated she noticed on her way to the track there is an opportunity to restore our tree belt and install some sidewalks. She also thanked the Council for considering the award of bid for the Geyser Trail tonight. The presentation by the Saratoga Brigade is a perfect match to the Geyser Trail. Mayor Johnson closed the public comment period at 7:06 p.m. PRESENTATION Veteran’s Memorial Park Improvements by Saratoga Brigade Mayor Johnson introduced John Hirliman of the Recreation Department and Dan Scarring. Dan Scarring explained the proposed improvements. The improvements include a concession stand, press box on the second floor, and locker rooms. Spa Catholic will be able to use the facilities during the season as well as Saratoga Brigade and can also be used by any other community users at any time throughout the season. The whole project is donated including electrical, plumbing, concrete, and construction. All of this is being proposed behind home plate. The plan also includes 2 new dugouts and a new backstop. He is working with companies to donate a new scoreboard. Commissioner Franck asked if the dimensions of the field will change. Mr. Scarring advised they are a wood bat league so nothing will change regarding the dimensions of the field. Mayor Johnson asked Mr. Scarring to explain what the Saratoga Brigade is. Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting 716/13 Mr. Scarring advised they are a part of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. This is a non for profit league. College kids from all over the country come up for the summer to play baseball. The kids are taken in by host families. Mayor Johnson asked when they envision the improvements to start. Mr. Scarring advised he is ready as soon as he has approval from the City Council. Commissioner Scirocco asked how long does their schedule go. Mr. Scarring advised from June 10th through August 15th. Mayor Johnson stated this is at no cost to the City. Mayor Johnson stated John Hirliman will explain how the area is currently being used and how this evolved. John Hirliman advised he was approached last summer about coming to the area. The main thing discussed was if there was space on the fields. It was determined they could fit them in the current schedules. They showed them Veterans’ Memorial Park, which they liked. There normally is no overlap between Spa Catholic and Saratoga Brigade. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to adjourn to executive session for the purpose acquisition, sale, or lease of real property as well as collective negotiations at 7:21 p.m. Ayes – All Council returned from executive session at 8:21 p.m. Mayor Johnson announced nothing was resolved during executive session therefore there is nothing to report to the public. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 7/1/13 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 7/2/13 City Council Minutes 3. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 4. Approve Budget Transfers - Revenue 5. Approve Payroll 7/05/13 $506,843.60 6. approve Payroll 7/12/13 $439,084.54 7. Approve Warrant: 2013 Mid – 13MWJUL1 $69,406.20 8. Approve Warrant: 2013 REG – 13JUL2 $397,984.96 Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Use of Reserve Resolution – CDTC Linkage Study (13-241) Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting 716/13 Mayor Johnson advised this is in conjunction with a grant the City received in the amount of $60,000 from the Capital District Transportation Committee. These are federal funds which the City applied for. Of the $60,000 amount, the federal government provides $45,000 and the City is required to match $15,000. The City’s portion will come from the recreation fund. This is a planning effort that ties in with offering safe efficient means of transportation. This is the next step which is to allow the mayor to sign the MOU with CDTC to allow for a city-wide bicyclist, pedestrian, and transit plan. The Council agreed to waive the reading of the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs as follows; WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs has established a subdivision recreation fund as part of its Subdivision Regulations and as part of its Zoning Ordinance (Section 7.2.12). The purpose of the subdivision recreation fund is to use site plan fees paid in lieu of usable recreation land for “neighborhood park, playground or recreation purposes, including the acquisition and improvement f property”; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to develop, in cooperation with the Capital District Transportation Committee’s Linkage Program, a City wide plan for bicycle, pedestrian and public transit. The City Council finds that the integration of land use and transportation is critical to the sustainability of a community and region. A balanced transportation system accommodates travel modes for multiple users, regardless of age or ability. The plan for bicycles, pedestrian and public transit improvements will enhance quality of life in the City, improvement community health and provide many opportunities for public recreation; and WHEREAS, an expenditure of $15,000 is required as the City’s contribution to the plan under the linkage program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The City Council finds that a contribution of the $15,000 to the plan is in accordance with the purposes of the subdivision recreation fund. 2. The City Council authorizes said payment of $15,000 to be paid to the Capital District Transportation Committee as the City’s contribution as stated above. 3. A copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Capital District Transportation Committee. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded that the City Council adopt the resolution as listed, described and summarized. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Capital District Transportation Committee for Saratoga Springs Bicycle, Pedestrian and Public Transit Plan (13-242) Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign agreement on behalf of the City. Commissioner Madigan asked if it is CDTC who gets to select the consultant. Mayor Johnson stated they will work with the City in the selection. Commissioner Madigan asked if the advisory committee will be a new committee and who selects those people. Mayor Johnson stated we form the committee. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Real Estate Contracts with Habitat for Humanity for 26 Cherry Street and 195 Division Street (13-243) Matt Dorsey, city attorney, advised there are 2 contracts; 26 Cherry Street and 195 Division Street. Division Street is a vacant lot and Cherry Street has a single family home on it. We also have a reverter clause in the contract which states if Habitat does not sell this property to an eligible person within 3 years, the property will revert back to the City with any improvements to the parcel. There is a slight change in paragraph 2 to add a provision that the City will convey marketable title. This will apply to both contracts and will be included with the motion. Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting 716/13 Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to enter into the contracts as listed and described. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Resolution Establishing Tobacco-Free Policy (13-244) John Hirliman read the resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Commission has found that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or watching outdoor recreational activities at city-owned or operated facilities can be detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities; and WHEREAS, this Council has authority to create and sustain an environment on city-owned property that supports a no-tobacco standard through a tobacco-free policy, enforcement, and adult-peer role modeling; and WHEREAS, this Council finds that parents, leaders, and officials involved in recreation are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make; and WHEREAS, cigarettes and other tobacco products, once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground. They then require additional maintenance expenses, diminish the beauty of the city’s recreational facilities and pose a risk to toddlers due to ingestion; and WHEREAS, this Council finds that the prohibition of tobacco use at the city’s recreation al facilities serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Saratoga Springs. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council, that the following tobacco-free policy, as developed by the City Recreation Commission, is hereby adopted. SECTION 1: TOBACCO USE PROHIBITED IN OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES. No person shall use any form of tobacco at any city owned playgrounds, athletic fields, ice rinks, lake front property or hiking and biking trails within the city limits. This prohibition includes all city owned or operated outdoor recreational facilities, spectator and concession areas, and restrooms. Any future owned City playgrounds and parks are covered by this policy as well. SECTION 2: ENFORCEMENT Appropriate signs shall be prominently posted by the Recreation Commission in the above specified areas. The community, especially facility users and staff, will be notified about this policy. Recreation staff will make periodic observations of recreational facilities to monitor for compliance. City employees and officials, parents, and coaches are encouraged to help in enforcing compliance with the policy. SECTION 3: EFFECTIVE DATE This policy is effective immediately upon the date of adoption. Mayor Johnson advised the Recreation Commission approved this at their April 30, 2013 meeting and the City’s Safety Committee reviewed and approved this at their June 10, 2013 meeting. Commissioner Mathiesen asked in cases of a violation, how would that be handled. John advised they would remove the person. Commissioner Scirocco stated he doesn’t feel it is appropriate for a DPW employee to be enforcing this policy. His concern is the enforcement part. Mayor Johnson reminded all signs will be posted. John advised they wouldn’t ask staff to do anything more than ask someone to abide by the rules. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to adopt the resolution as listed and described. Ayes - All Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting 716/13 Discussion and Vote: Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Programs John Hirliman advised of the programs that will be available in the fall of 2013. Additional information can be found on the web. Discussion and Vote: Donation from Hawley Foundation (13-245) John Hirliman of the Recreation Department advised they received a donation in the amount of $1,430 from the Hawley Foundation for Camp Saradac scholarships. Mayor Johnson stated he is on the board of the Hawley Foundation but does not feel this prohibits him from being able to vote on accepting the donation. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the donation as listed and described. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Donation from WGY Christmas Wish (13-246) John Hirliman of the Recreation Department advised WGY Christmas Wish donated $250 for a camp scholarship. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the donation as listed and described. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from the Susan and Bill Dake Fund of the Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region (13-247) John Hirliman of the Recreation Department advised the donation is for the City of Saratoga Springs ice rink capital improvements in the amount of $50,000. It was put towards the new boards at the Weibel Rink. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the donation as listed and described. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Ping Pong Table Donation (13-248) John Hirliman of the Recreation Department advised Brian Bafalski donated a ping pong table valued at $100. Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the donation as listed and described. Ayes - All Set Public Hearing: Veterans Memorial Park Improvements Mayor Johnson set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 6:55 p.m. Set Public Hearing: Amend the 2013 Capital Budget – Recreation Court Resurfacing Mayor Johnson set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 6:50 p.m. Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting 716/13 Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Betsy and the Byegons for Summer Concert Series (13-249) Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with Betsy and the Byegons for $300 for their concert on August 6, 2013. Ayes - All Announcement: Design Review Commission Appointments Mayor Johnson reappointed Georgeana Lussier, Steven Rowland, and Robert DeMarco. Their appointments expired July 1, 2013. He thanked each of them for their continued service. Announcement: Certified Local Government Grant to Update the East Side National Register Survey Mayor Johnson announced the City has been awarded $10,248 by the NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation to update the City’s East Side Historic District survey information. The East Side District was listed on the National Registrar of Historic Places in 1985 and the survey information has not been updated since it initial listing. No data was provided on accessory buildings such as carriage houses. It is critical for the City and Design Review Commission to have this information updated. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Local Law #1 of 2013 to Amend Chapter 215 of City Code - Taxicabs (13-250) Commissioner Franck advised that 2 public hearings were held on this item; the first was July 2nd and then the one tonight. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to adopt Local Law #1 of 2013 to amend Chapter 215 of the City Code – Taxicabs as distributed with the agenda along with the amendments mentioned earlier. Ayes - All Award of Bid: Preliminary and Final Design Services – Geyser Road Trail to Greenman Pedersen, Inc. (13-251) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to award the bid for the Preliminary and Final Design Services – Geyser Road Trail to Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. in the amount of $150,000. Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. was the most qualified bidder and funding is in line H3517142 / 52000 / 1200. Ayes – All FINANCE DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments – CDTC Grant Match (13-252) Commissioner Madigan stated these budget amendments bring $15,000 into the budget from the subdivision recreation fund; also known as the recreation trust fund to be available for the CDTC match expense. Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting 716/13 Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the 2013 budget amendments – CDTC grant match which was distributed with the agenda. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers - Payroll (13-253) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the 2013 budget transfers – payroll which were distributed with the agenda. Ayes - All PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Change Order #5 for Time Extension & Prevailing Wage Increase for Stilsing Electric, Inc. Water Treatment Plant (13-254) Commissioner Scirocco advised this is a time extension for completion of project. There is no cost to the City for the time extension. The change order also includes an increase to the prevailing wage of $1.95 as of May 1, 2013. The contractor is requesting compensation for the additional wages in the amount of $343. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the mayor to sign change order for time extension and a change to the prevailing wage increase in the amount of $343 for Stilsing Electric for the Water Treatment Plant. Funding is in line H3638332 / 52000 / 1184. Ayes - All Announcement: Paving Schedule Commissioner Scirocco announced the following paving schedule:  July 15th they paved Pleasant Street from Washington Street to the dead end and West Fenlon Street from South Broadway going west.  Today they paved Gilbert Road.  July 17th they are going to pave Adams Street from Gridley Avenue to Crescent Street, and mill and pave Cottage Place from Regent Street to Caroline Street. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225, Subsection 225-72, Schedule 7 – One Way Streets (13-255) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to amend chapter 225, subsection 225-72, schedule 7 – one way streets. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Physio Control for Annual Service for Life Pak-12 (13-256) Commissioner Mathiesen advised this is an annual agreement for the technical support and maintenance in the amount of $4,320. Funding is in line A3143424 / 54180. Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting 716/13 Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with Physio Control. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Resolution Adopting Saratoga County Multi- Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan (13-257) Marilyn Rivers stated these are additional updates to adopt the County’s Plan in its entirety as part of the City’s Emergency Management Plan and as part of the City’s Mitigation Plan. They will provide an updated resolution and an updated list of projects in the City of Saratoga Springs. Commissioner Madigan asked if this allows us FEMA funds. Marilyn advised it does. The Council agreed to waive the reading of the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs, with the assistance from Tetra Tech EM Inc., has gathered information and prepared the Saratoga County Multi Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and WHEREAS, the Saratoga County multi Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, and WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs is a local unit of government that worked with the City Safety Committee to provide input in the plan and the actions in the plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs has reviewed the plan and affirms that the plan will be updated no less than every five years; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City of Saratoga Springs’ City Council hereby adopts the Saratoga County Multi Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan as this jurisdiction’s National Hazard Mitigation Plan and resolves to execute the actions in the plan. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the resolution adopting the Saratoga County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with NYRA (13-258) Marilyn Rivers advised Bruce Johnstone, facility director of NYRA and Don Eagan, chief of security at NYRA approached the City to allow employees of visiting barns to park diagonally along the fence. This will allow them to park during daytime hours in a set pattern. NYRA will be responsible to put barricades up at the end of each day. It is NYRA’s right-of-way. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with NYRA for parking. Ayes - All Announcement: Recent Zone 5 Police Academy Graduates Commissioner Matheisen announced that he, Deputy Commissioner Finneran, and Chief Veitch recently attending the Zone 5 graduation of 3 police academy graduates. He congratulated the graduates. Discussion: Apprehension of 2 Alleged East Side Burglars Commissioner Mathiesen announced the arrest of 2 burglars who were breaking into cars. The vigilance on the part of our citizens assisted in these arrests by contacting the Police Department to report a suspicious vehicle. Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting 716/13 SUPERVISORS Joanne Yepsen County Board Meeting Supervisor Yepsen reported they approved 2 appointments; county coroner and animal shelter director. County Veterans Committee Supervisor Yepsen reported 2 years ago their veterans’ trust fund was established. They have almost $5,000 in that account for veterans in the County. They will also start recognizing living veterans in addition to the deceased veterans program. Trail System and CFA Funding Supervisor Yepsen reported the board approved a project to extend the Zim Smith Trail from Coons Crossing in the Town of Halfmoon to Mechanicville. They authorized the expenditure up to $180,000 for survey work and the County will submit a grant application in the amount of $350,000. She called a meeting last week to begin conversations to work on connecting the trail to Saratoga Springs. Mayor Johnson asked if the meeting included the Economic Development Committee at the County. Supervisor Yepsen stated the meeting was held with the Department of Public Works and the Planning Department. The funding application comes out of the Planning Department. Mayor Johnson advised his understanding is the trail is to be developed in the southern part of the county first then it will move north. Supervisor Yepsen advised that is correct. Skidmore’s Sustainability Faculty Workshop Supervisor Yepsen reported she was asked to meet with Skidmore faculty in a development workshop. The goal is to create a new or revised course that includes community sustainability in fundamental ways. Safe Routes to School: National Update Supervisor Yepsen reported this is a national program. The federal law consolidated funding into a new program called Transportation Alternatives. The federal and state governments have made decisions on how it will be implemented. She will participate in a webinar on Thursday. Saratoga 150: Saratoga County Day: August 26th Supervisor Yepsen reported Saratoga 150 is celebrating Saratoga County Day on August 26th which will get a County resident in the track for free. There is also a veterans day on August 28th. Matthew Veitch Public Safety Committee Supervisor Veitch reported Police Chief Veitch attended their meeting. He spoke about the past and future relationships between the City’s Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office. They agreed to keep the line of communications open between the City and the County. They also agreed to accept grants of $85,222 for homeland security for emergency services and a grant for $165,000 for their fire services. Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting 716/13 Appointment: Animal Shelter Director Supervisor Veitch reported the new director is Deb Oligny was appointed. She comes with over 30 years experience and is eager to get started. Update: Geyser Road Trail Supervisor Veitch thanked the Council for their vote on the Geyser Road Trail. It will be a great amenity for the neighborhood. Update: CFA Application for Zim Smith Trail Supervisor Veitch reported the County approved a CFA application for the Zim Smith Trail for a total of $350,000. This section has been a 2 year process planning the route and negotiating all parties affected by the trail system. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Johnson moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to adjourn the meeting. Ayes – All There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 8/6/13 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 13 of 13