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June 17, 2014 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting Agenda 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENTATION(S) 1. City Center Parking Garage Update 2. Saratoga Springs Business Advisory Council EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion on potential purchase of two parcels of land adjacent to Loughberry Lake; and pending litigation. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 5/19/14 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of the 5/20/14 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Resolution for the Use of the Insurance Reserve 4. Approve Budget Amendments – Insurance Reserve 5. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 6. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 7. Approve Budget Transfers – Payroll 8. Approve Budget Amendments - Benefits 9. Approve Payroll 6/06/14 $512,559.37 10. Approve Payroll 06/13/14 $407,494.09 11. Approve Warrant: 2014 Mid – 14MWJUN1 $98,325.65 12. Approve Warrant: 2014 REG – 14JUN2 $570,502.78 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion: Saratoga Springs Housing Authority Update 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorize the Mayor to Accept Donations for Visitor’s Center 2014 Summer Concerts 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorize Commissioner of Finance to Sign a Quit Claim Deed for Property at 199 Old Schuylerville Road 4. Discussion and Vote: Mayor to Authorize Economic Development Revolving Loan Request 5. Discussion and Vote: Resolution in Support of Expansion of the City Center Authority Board 6. Discussion: Spa City Recycling Plant 7. Announcement: Next Town Hall Meeting – June 18th @6:30 p.m. at Longfellow’s 8. Announcement: Submission of City Packet to NYS Gaming Commission/Office of General Services City Council Meeting 6/17/14 ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: Grievance Day Update 2. Discussion and Vote: Resolution to Establish a Records Advisory Committee FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Standard Workday Resolution PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Set Public Hearing: Amend the 2014 Capital Budget - Spirit of Life 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign an Agreement Addendum with Precision Industrial Maintenance, Inc. 3. Announcement: Paving Schedule PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #9 to Hoosick Valley Contractors 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Orders 1, 2, & 3 to Harold Clune 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Orders 1 – 4 to Jack Hall for HVAC Work 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Orders 1 – 4 for Jack Hall Plumbing for Plumbing Work 5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with National Grid for Camera Attachment 6. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Verizon for Camera Pole Attachment 7. Announcement: Traffic Safety Initiative national Campaign “Click It or Ticket” 8. Announcement: Darryl Mount Statement on June 20, 2014 at 1:30 pm in the City Council Room SUPERVISORS Matthew Veitch 1. Technology Committee 2. Airport Expansion 3. Public Safety Committee 4. Law & Finance Committee 5. Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership LDC Peter Martin 1. Building and Grounds Committee 2. Social Programs Committee 3. Racing and Gaming Committee 4. Saratoga – Framework for Success 5. County Recycling Committee at Weibel Avenue ADJOURN Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting 6/17/14 June 17, 2014 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room PRESENT: Joanne Yepsen, Mayor John Franck, Commissioner of Accounts Anthony Scirocco, Commissioner of DPW Christian Mathiesen, Commissioner of DPS STAFF PRESENT: Joe Ogden, Deputy Mayor Lynn Bachner, Deputy Commissioner, Finance Sharon Kellner-Byrnes, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts Tim Cogan, Deputy Commissioner, DPW Eileen Finneran, Deputy Commissioner, DPS Sarah Burger, City Attorney Matthew Veitch, Supervisor Peter Martin, Supervisor EXCUSED: Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance 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 Yepsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMENT Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting 6/17/14 Mayor Yepsen 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 Yepsen opened the public comment period at 7:01 p.m. Rose Tate of Lincoln Avenue thanked the Council for taking the time to talk to her individually. It was on the agenda in February and no one showed up because no one knew about it. She respectfully asked to put it back on the agenda but it has been refused. She respectfully asks that the one-way street be put back on the agenda. Diane Pedinotti of 38 Pinewood Avenue stated they are not opposed to the parking garage. The structure should be turned 90 degrees to parallel Maple Avenue. The structure would have less visible impact and would not come all the way out to High Rock Avenue. The Authority should share all proposals with the City and let the Council decide which proposal is best. The City should be lead agency for SEQRA as it is more accountable to the public. Joe Dalton, chairman of the City Center Authority, asked the Council to delay the vote on expanding the City Center Board until the City Center Board has had an opportunity to discuss this matter with the Council. They were only notified of this on Friday. They would like to discuss the issue with the City Council as a group. Jane Weihe of 44 White Street stated she is here regarding the increase in board members of the City Center Board from 7 to 9. The City Center Board has not expressed a need to increase the number of members. Susan Steer of Saratoga Springs stated she is here in support of the expansion of the board of the City Center. Numerous irregularities in the way the City Center is being run and the lack of the board to act when confronted with these irregularities supports the need to increase the number of board members. Gabriel Stinson of Saratoga Springs – represents the Mouzon House as they are a customer of his. The Mouzon House has signed a contract with his company, the Radiant Store. They installed a solar hot water system on their building and received incentive money from the state for this. Shading from the parking garage will have an effect on this system. If it drops more than 75% they will not get any money at all. Harry Moran of Sustainable Saratoga stated they have been following the parking garage project for the past year. They attended a meeting regarding the garage and were happy to see some of the suggestions they made were included in the design. The design, however, is 80% done without any input from the public. Rose Tate of Lincoln Avenue stated as a responsible gun owner she belongs to a gun club. This club included respected law enforcement and officials. Safety and responsible were heavily stressed. She supports the gun show in Saratoga. We have welcomed their tax dollars in the past. Phil Diamond of 55 Railroad Place stated he is against the gun show and against the NRA. There are shootings every day. He wants to get the gun show out of the City Center. He suggests they find some way to make a deal with the City Center; approve the parking structure on the condition the gun show is cancelled. Aaron Pedinotti of 53 York Avenue stated we heard the building in question should be referred to as a structure rather than a parking garage as it will have a nice façade. He has also heard the Mouzon House will not be blocked in or obstructed by a 5 story building. The Mouzon House does not trust the City Center to be a fair or honest overseer of the design process or implementation. Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting 6/17/14 Bill McTygue of 15 York Street is here to express his thoughts of the proposed City Center garage. In his opinion, it is a garage with a phony institutional look. He would rather look at a well designed parking garage than one that is disguised to look like a hospital. Todd Schimkus of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce thanked the City with their assistance with the Flag Day parade and the first Port of Call to recognize Saratoga as a Navy town. Todd Garafano, president of the Convention and Tourism Bureau stated they are up about 10% over last year in hotel occupancy. It is extremely important to move this project forward. Katelyn Pedinotti of 38 Pinewood Avenue stated they are not against the parking garage. She urged them to carefully plan the parking garage and not rush into anything. Elizabeth Haynes of 152 Grand Avenue stated there is no one that disagrees we could use parking. We just shouldn’t put up a box for parking. Peter Goutos of 168 Denton Road thanked the Council for approving the Firecracker 4 Race. They have a national sponsor this year. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he has requested Ms. Tate to speak with him and his department regarding the one-way street. He understands she has spoken with other members of the Council but she has not spoken to him or his department. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment period at 7:32 p.m. PRESENTATIONS City Center Parking Garage Update Mark Baker, President of the City Center Authority stated many of the Authority members are also in attendance. This has not been a rushed project. The next strategic plan in the community was parking. In 2012 they met with the Farmer’s Market, neighbors, and condo owners to ask their opinions regarding parking in that area. On November 20, 2012 he brought this conceptual plan to the City Council. There is no construction contract just a design agreement. This project would include wide friendly sidewalks, tree lined streets, attractive and complimentary lighting, bike racks, car charging stations, and allow High Rock to be the corridor to the Farmer’s Market. Jay Stazack of Envision Architects stated they looked at the access along Maple and High Rock into the City Center. He provided slides of proposed parking structure and location/placement of the structure. Each level of parking structure will allow people to come to an elevator or alcove to enter into the City Center. Overall height of the parking structure is not higher than the City Center. Mark Baker stated this concept is to be respectful and cooperative with all their neighbors. This is a $10.2 to $10.6 million dollar pre-cast parking structure. The Authority met on June 11th and determined this is a Type I Action. The City remains an involved agency. He asked the City Council set a public hearing at or by the July 1st City Council meeting. Commissioner Mathiesen asked why the structure couldn’t be moved in a southerly direction so not to cast as much as a shadow on the Mouzon House. Mr. Baker advised they have moved this as far south as the topography will allow. Mr. Stazack stated the further you push the structure towards the south, the ramps no longer work. Commissioner Franck stated his major concern was the same that Commissioner Mathiesen pointed out. Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting 6/17/14 Commissioner Scirocco stated they received a rendering tonight showing a north/south placement of the structure that allows the Mouzon House to be seen from High Rock. It is a total change from what Mr. Baker is talking about. Mr. Baker advised the committee received a couple north/south presentation but they did not have green space. Commissioner Scirocco stated the rendering doesn’t include the agora but that could be added on. The direction of the building was changed north to south. Mr. Baker stated they looked at a similar north/south but it did not work. Saratoga Springs Business Advisory Council Deputy Mayor Joe Ogden stated this is the first presentation of the first ever Saratoga Springs Business Advisory Council. This was a great group to work with. He introduced the chair, Colleen Holmes. Colleen Holmes explained the mission: to advise the mayor and City Council as appropriate on issues pertaining to business and commerce such as streamlining communications between our business community and City Hall; improving regulation and City processes; promoting long term growth consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and marketing our City’s economic and cultural assets more effectively. The City could be more aggressive in offering loans to new or expanding businesses. Among other recommendations, they recommend the Council lower the interest rate to prime minus 1 %; and develop a public wi-fi system; holding a business workshop where lending institutions can showcase financial products to new and existing businesses. Commissioner Franck asked if there has been talk about having a booth at something like the Rotary Home show. Ms. Holmes stated the committee felt it was best for the City to host it. Supervisor Veitch advised one item they discussed was what tasks the City Council would like them to dive further into. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council moved into executive session at 9:01 p.m. for the purpose to discuss the potential purchase of two parcels of land adjacent to Loughberry Lake and pending litigation. The Council returned @ 9:47 p.m. Mayor Yepsen reported the city attorney is going to draft a contract for the purchase of 2 parcels and the contract will be subject to council approval. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 5/19/14 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of the 5/20/14 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Resolution for the Use of the Insurance Reserve 4. Approve Budget Amendments – Insurance Reserve 5. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 6. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting 6/17/14 7. Approve Budget Transfers – Payroll 8. Approve Budget Amendments - Benefits 9. Approve Payroll 6/06/14 $512,559.37 10. Approve Payroll 06/13/14 $407,494.09 11. Approve Warrant: 2014 Mid – 14MWJUN1 $98,325.65 12. Approve Warrant: 2014 REG – 14JUN2 $570,502.78 Ayes - All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Discussion: Saratoga Springs Housing Authority Update Mayor Yepsen stated there have been several meetings with the Housing Authority since she took office. She intends to set policies and procedures to better serve our City now and in the future. A MOU was worked on between the Housing Authority and the City Attorney. She introduced Lou Schneider and Scott Peterson, legal counsel. Lou Schneider of 5 Vellaro Road stated the Housing Authority provided the mayor this afternoon with the proposed salaries for the upcoming year. The Housing Authority fiscal year starts July 1st. The assistant director was hired in February on a 6 month probation period. The housing director position goes away at the end of the year 2014. The Housing Authority can control the director’s salary and Peterson’s salary. Once the assistant director’s probation period is over, his salary is proposed to go to $92,000. The clerk will increase to $52,700. The assistant director was hired to have continuity when Ed Spychalski leaves. They will provide an annual report at the July 1st City Council meeting. Mayor Yepsen stated the Council will vote on the salaries at the next City Council meeting. Discussion and Vote: Authorize the Mayor to Accept Donations for Visitor’s Center 2014 Summer Concerts (14-222) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve two donations to the Visitor’s Center that help support our annual summer concert program: $500 from the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau and $500 from Stewart’s. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorize Commissioner of Finance to Sign a Quit Claim Deed for Property at 199 Old Schuylerville Road (14-223) Mayor Yepsen stated a prior owner took title from the City in 1942 in a tax sale deed which gave the City the right of reversion after 1,000 years. The title company required this to be removed. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the commissioner of finance to sign a corrective quit claim deed that was distributed with the agenda which pertains to the property at 199 Old Schuylerville Road. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Mayor to Authorize Economic Development Revolving Loan Request (14-224) Brad Birge of Planning and Economic Development stated the application is from Scallions. They are a strong performer who has requested a 10 year term for $50,000 at 3%. This will be for working capital, exchange of equipment, and 2 full time positions will be created in 2 years. Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting 6/17/14 Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the economic development loan application by Scallions Restaurant as distributed with the agenda. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Resolution in Support of Expansion of the City Center Authority Board (14-225) Mayor Yepsen stated the resolution supports expanding the City Center Authority Board from 7 to 9 members. The board has been a 7 member board for 30 years with all members being appointed by the mayor and consent from the Council. She is looking at all the boards for a more effective staggering of terms and procedure. They are working closely with Senator Kathy Marchione and Assemblyman John McDonald to draft legislation to make this law possible. Mayor Yepsen read the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. WHEREAS, the Saratoga Springs City Center Authority (“Authority”) was created by an act of the State Legislature in 1982. As originally created, the Saratoga Springs City Center Authority Board (“Board”) consisted of seven members, all of whom are appointed by the mayor, with the consent of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Authority has proven to be an indispensable asset to our city. It has brought countless thousands of visitors to us and made great contributions to our local economy, particularly to our award-winning downtown. In recent years, the City Center facility has undergone extensive expansion and renovation, and through the last three decades has witnessed significant growth in activity; and WHEREAS, an expansion of the Authority’s board is entirely consistent with the recent expansion of its physical space, its schedule of events, and its growing role in our community. The addition of two board members would increase the Board’s perspective, expertise, knowledge and efficiency. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1) This Council does hereby support and encourage the enactment of state legislation increasing the membership of the Saratoga Springs City Center Authority Board from seven (7) members to nine (9) members, all of whom are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council; 2) This Council directs that a copy of this resolution be forwarded forthwith to our representatives in the State Senate and the State Assembly. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the resolution in support of the expansion of the Saratoga Springs City Center Authority Board from 7 to 9 members as distributed with the revised agenda. Commissioner Scirocco stated he doesn’t know what the urgency is of this. We are going to appoint 2 more people just so the mayor can appoint 2 more. Has the mayor asked to speak to the board members? Mayor Yepsen stated she sees this as a way to build something that is strong into something stronger. She sees this as a positive and hopes others will as well. There are a few days left in the session and our representative stated she would be happy to carry the bill. Commissioner Scirocco stated he can’t support this. He would also like to hear what Commissioner Madigan has to say as she deals with the finances. Mayor Yepsen stated this is a state law; not a city law. She is asking the state to change the law. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he supports this. He doesn’t feel the increase is a bad thing and we need to do this to show support to Senator Marchione. He believes boards should have a system for appointments or re-appointments on a regular basis. This board does not have that. Commissioner Franck stated he can support this with the caveat that if this doesn’t pass that the board be brought in and hear what they have to say. He would like to have Commissioner Madigan here as well. Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting 6/17/14 Ayes – 3 Nays – 1 (Commissioner Scirocco) Discussion: Spa City Recycling Plant Mayor Yepsen stated she would like to form an inter-department work group. The deputy mayor will be reaching out to the departments. Commissioner Scirocco asked if there are sites already identified. Mayor Yepsen stated Brad Birge has identified some City owned sites. Announcement: Next Town Hall Meeting – June 18th @ 6:30 p.m. at Longfellow’s Mayor Yepsen announced the next town hall meeting is June 18th at 6:30 p.m. at Longfellows. Announcement: Submission of City Packet to NYS Gaming Commission/Office of General Services Mayor Yepsen announced the packet did get in to OGS and the Gaming Commission. The full packet has been posted on line for the public. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Announcement: Grievance Day Update Commissioner Franck provided an update regarding the number of grievances received by the Board of Assessment Review this year. There were 101 grievances in total and decisions were mailed June 13, 2014. Discussion and Vote: Resolution to Establish a Records Advisory Committee (14-226) Commissioner Franck reminded the Council that he came to them on May 6th with a discussion on forming a Records Advisory Board. This is a tool to implement the effective management of paper and electronic records and information. There are several positions named in the resolution because those are the positions that the State Archives deems essential to the committee; and the remaining membership will represent each City department/office. The committee will meet once a month. The reading of the following resolution was waived by the Council: RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A CITY RECORDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Whereas, the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, Article 57-A of the Laws of New York State, also known as the Local Government Records Law, establishes Records Management Protocols for local governments and provides oversight and guidance through the New York State Archives and Whereas, Section 57.19 of the Local Government Records Law requires the governing body and chief executive official of each local government to promote and support a program for the orderly and efficient management of records and Whereas, the New York State Archives encourages local governments to establish a records advisory board to guide the program and assist the Records Management Officer to build and maintain the program and elicit the support and participation of the local government officials and employees and Whereas, the primary purpose of the records program of the City of Saratoga Springs is to ensure that records are managed pursuant to Section 57.25 of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law and Part 185 Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York and Chapter 182 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs and Whereas, a City Records Advisory Committee would be empowered to ensure the fulfillment of the mission of the City’s Records Management Program to effectively manage annual records growth, streamline and enhance information accessibility, increase the efficiency of information retrieval, augment the organization and storage conditions of City documents and improve public service through the well-organized and proficient handling of municipal records Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting 6/17/14 Now therefore be it resolved that the City of Saratoga Springs forms a Records Advisory Committee with the mission and purpose stated herein; said committee to include the City’s Director of Information Technology, the City Attorney, the City’s Records Management Officer or official designee, the City Historian, and representatives from each City department as selected by the corresponding City Council member effective upon the council approval of this resolution. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to adopt the resolution as distributed with the agenda. Ayes - All FINANCE DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Standard Workday Resolution (14-227) Mayor Yepsen stated she is reading this issue on behalf of Commissioner Madigan in her absence. This is to report standard workday hours for various elected officials who are active members of the retirement system. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck to approve the standard workday and reporting resolution as distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Set Public Hearing: Amend the 2014 Capital Budget - Spirit of Life Commissioner Scirocco set a public hearing for July 1, 2014 at 6:55 p.m. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign an Agreement Addendum with Precision Industrial Maintenance, Inc. (14-228) Commissioner Scirocco stated this agreement is for the removal of the water and cleaning of the Bog Meadow pump station wet well. A small amount of mercury spilled to the floor when a well meter broke. It is not known if any mercury made it into the wet well. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement addendum with Precision Industrial Maintenance, Inc. for the wet well cleaning at the Bog Meadow in the amount of $9,525. Funding is in line H3638332 / 52000 / 1227. Ayes - All Announcement: Paving Schedule Commissioner Scirocco announced the following paving schedule:  Monday, June 16th – milled Andrews Street and Marvin Street from Van Rensselaer Street to Beekman Street  Tuesday, June 17th – milled Pine Road from Grand Avenue to Washington Street  Wednesday, June 18th – pave Pine Road from Grand Avenue to Washington Street  Thursday, June 19th – pave Andrews Street and Marvin Street from Van Rensselaer Street to Beekman Street Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting 6/17/14 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #9 to Hoosick Valley Contractors (14- 229) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign change order #9 with Hoosick Valley Contractors in the amount of $4,428. Funding is in line H3146952 / 52000 / 1188. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Orders 1, 2, & 3 to Harold Clune (14-230) Commissioner Mathiesen stated change order #1 in the amount of $785 is needed to connect the new dispatch air conditioning unit; change order #2 in the amount $5,311 to relocate existing conduit around a new doorway; and change order #3 in the amount of $776 is to provide and install new 30 amp receptacle. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign change orders 1, 2, and 3 in the amount of $6,872. Funding is in line H3146952 / 52000 / 1188. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Orders 1 – 4 to Jack Hall for HVAC Work (14-231) Commissioner Mathiesen stated change order #1 in the amount of $6,371 for radiator and water main work in server room; change order #2 in the amount of $2,566.81 for re-insulation in the basement; change order #3 in the amount of $17,892.30 for the removal, sandblasting and installation of radiators; and change order #4 in the amount of $12,411.17 for the removal and replacement of the air conditioning in the dispatch area. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign change orders 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the amount of $39,241.28. Funding is in line H3146952 / 52000 / 1188. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Orders 1 – 4 for Jack Hall Plumbing for Plumbing Work (12-232) Commissioner Mathiesen stated change order #1 in the amount of $800.67 is for the removal and replacement of leaking toilet in the commissioner’s office; change order #2 in the amount of $23,954.41 is for the removal and replacement of holding cell lavatory; change order #3 in the amount of $8,303 is for the excavating and removal of cast iron pipes and installation of new pipes; and change order #4 in the amount of $10,522.50 is for the installation of primers in floor drains. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign change orders 1, 2, 3, and 4 to Jack Hall Plumbing in the amount of $43,580.58. Funding is in line H3146952 / 52000 / 1188. Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting 6/17/14 Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with National Grid for Camera Pole Attachment (14-233) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with National Grid for an additional camera pole attachment. Ayes – Ayes Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Verizon for Camera Pole Attachment (14-234) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with Verizon for an additional camera pole attachment. Ayes – Ayes Announcement: Traffic Safety Initiative national Campaign “Click It or Ticket” Commissioner Mathiesen announced the SSPD participated in the national campaign – “Click it or Ticket”. This program ran from May 19th – June 1st. Announcement: Darryl Mount Statement on June 20, 2014 at 1:30 pm in the City Council Room Commissioner Mathiesen announced the Public Safety Department will summarize the facts surrounding this case. SUPERVISORS Matthew Veitch Technology Committee Supervisor Veitch announced one of the first issues mentioned when this committee began was information technology. A total overhaul will cost the County a little over $500,000. The money is coming from their contingency fund and will bring them in line with current and future needs. Airport Expansion Supervisor Veitch announced about 150 people were in attendance. The committee rejected all run-way proposals but approved all other land side improvements that did not encroach on neighboring properties. Public Safety Committee Supervisor Veitch announced they discussed the alternative to incarceration program. Law & Finance Committee Supervisor Veitch announced the County has doubled their surplus. The bond rating has been re-affirmed as a double ‘A’ bond rating and was given a stable outlook. Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership LDC Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting 6/17/14 Supervisor Veitch announced 7 members were approved. Peter Martin Building and Grounds Committee Supervisor Martin announced they approved the removal of the co-gen from Maplewood Manor. Social Programs Committee Supervisor Martin announced a number of resolutions were adopted: accept and spend state funds for a senior transportation bus; transportation of special needs pre-school children; and a grant for the workforce development child care program. The board approved the allocation of funds to 63 agencies for over $46,000 to 6 agencies that are head quartered or have substantial offices in Saratoga Springs. Racing and Gaming Committee Supervisor Martin did not report on this. Saratoga – Framework for Success Supervisor Martin announced this is spearheaded by Congressman Tonko’s office. He has been asked by the congressman’s office to join this group. The issues are transportation and traffic; campus development and community incentives; and 21st century infrastructure and tech support. County Recycling Committee at Weibel Avenue Supervisor Martin announced there is a new proposal from the County. The County is losing $250,000 per year at their recycling sites. The County proposed they would cut that loss in half for each of the next 5 years; eliminate their staff at each of the sites and pay municipalities $35,000 for their employees to staff the site. The County would hire an outside contract to handle single stream recycling. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Yepsen adjourned the meeting at 10:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 7/15/14 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 13 of 13