City Council

CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting May 19, 2015 City Council Room 06:30 PM P.H. - Amend City Code - One Way Streets 06:35 PM P.H. - Amend Chapter 225 - Load Zones and Taxi Stand 06:40 PM P.H. - Use of Open Space Bond Authority to Purchase Development Rights of Pitney Family Farm 06:45 PM P.H. - Amend 2015 capital Budget and Program for Purchase of Development of Pitney Family Farm 06:50 PM P.H. - 2015 Draft Comprehensive Plan Print 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENTATION(S): 1. Presentation: Update on The Waterfront Park by The LA Group 2. Presentation: Chief Veitch to address the City Council regarding downtown issues EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 4/21/15 City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 5/4/15 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 3. Approval of 5/5/15 City Council Meeting MIntues 4. Approve Resolution for the Use of the Insurance Reserve-19 5. Approve Budget Amendments-Insurance Reserve 6. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 7. Approve Budget Transfers-Regular 8. Approve Payroll 05/08/2015 $424,570.99 9. Approve Payroll 05/15/2015 $424,634.84 10. Approve Warrant: 2015 Mid – 15MWMAY1: $101,291.76 11. Approve Warrant: 2015 REG – 15MAY2: $600,858.81 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Appointment: Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation 2. Discussion: Saratoga Springs Housing Authority 5 Year Plan 3. Discussion and Vote: Housing Authority Salary Approval  4. Discussion and Vote: City Council to Approve Cleaner Part-time Rate - Recreation 5. Announcement: Summer Clinic Registration Early Bird Special ends June 21, 2015 6. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation for Summer Concert Series from Golub Corporation 7. Discussion and Vote: City Council to Adopt Rules of Conduct 8. Discussion and Vote: New City Code Chapter #205 - Street Performances 9. Announcement: Centennial Celebration Update 10. Announcement: Saratoga Springs Nationally Recognized as a Walk Friendly Community ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Award of Bid: HVAC & Plumbing Services to Energy Management Technologies LLC 2. Discussion and Vote: Referral to Planning Board for Advisory Opinion of Zoning Text Amendment to Include Golf-Clubhouse Definition FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment - 2013 Excess Fund Balance for City Centennial-Book 2. Discussion: 1st Quarter 2015 Financial Report 3. Discussion: NYS Tax Freeze Credit Program - Government Efficiency Plan 4. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll 5. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Benefits 6. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment - 2013 Excess Fund Balance for City Centennial-Billboard PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: Retirement Chief Water Treatment Operator - Tom Kirkpatrick 2. Discussion and Vote: Establish Title Grade & Step- Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator 3. Discussion and Vote: Establish a Step Salary- Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to sign Curb & Sidewalk Agreement- Andrea Peek 5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to sign agreement with Energy Management Technologies LLC 6. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to sign Property Access Agreement with Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation DBA National Grid 7. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to sign agreement with DeBrino Caulking Assoc Inc.- Woodlawn & Spring Street Parking Deck Stairs PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to sign Memorandum of Understanding with Schenectady Fire Department 2. Set Public Hearing: Pedalbus Ordinance 3. Announcement: MyPD Application 4. Announcement: May 28, 2014 - SLA ABC Law Seminar SUPERVISORS 1. Discussion: Matthew Veitch Report: Tour of the County Report: Saratoga Casino and Raceway Foundation Report: 2015 STOP-DWI Program Report: NYS Tax Rebate-Plan - Government Efficiency 2. Discussion: Peter Martin Report: Equalization and Assessment Report: Racing and Gaming Report: Airport Contracts Report: Funding for Improvements to Staffords Bridge Road Update: Online Availability of 2014 County Annual Financial Report ADJOURN 1. Adjourn