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February 2, 2016 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM 6:45 PM – P.H. – Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Section 225-69 – Schedule IV – Speed Limits Outside Tax District 6:50 PM – P.H. – Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Section 225-79 – Schedule XIV – Trucks Over Certain Limits Excluded 6:55 PM – P.H. - Amend Chapter 201 to Change Name of Marvin Alley to Livery Lane 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENATIONS 1. Solar Committee (Finance Department) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 1/19/16 City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 1/19/16 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 4. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular 5. Approve Payroll 1/22/16 $465,648.99 6. Approve Payroll 1/29/16 $664,560.00 7. Approve Warrant: 2015 Mid – 15MWDEC6: $15,081.03 8. Approve Warrant: 2015 REG – 15DEC5: $369,530.94 9. Approve Warrant: 2016 Mid – 16MWFEB1: $3,422.76 10. Approve Warrant: 2016 Mid – 16MWJAN2: $6,149.76 11. Approve Warrant: 2016 REG – 16FEB1: $175,967.24 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Supervision Policy at the Recreation Center 2. Discussion and Vote: Updated Scholarship Application Approval 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with General Code for Enterprise Content Management Services (Laserfiche Rio) City Council Meeting 2/2/16 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay L.A. Group Invoice No. 28834 for Signage Work on Waterfront Park th 5. Announcement: Public Workshop for Unified Development Ordinance – February 4 at Empire State College, 2 Union Ave ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Award of Bid: Award of Bid to VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists 2. Discussion and Vote: Rescind Bid for Sale of Used Vehicle to A.D. Hall – Bide #2015-36 3. Award of Bid: Sale of Used Vehicle to Michael Parillo – Bid #2015-36 4. Appointment: Board of Assessment Review FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Bond Resolution 2. Discussion and Vote: 2016 Annual Tax Resolution 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign “Veterans Agreement” to Receive County th Contribution for Vietnam War 50 Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony 4. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments – Assignment for IT Initiatives (14XB) 5. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll 6. Update: Saratoga Hospital Planned Unit Development Amendment 7. Update: City Center Parking Deck Lease Negotiations PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Set Public Hearing: 2016 Water & Sewer Rates 2. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 201 to Change Name of Marvin Alley to Livery Lane from the Portion of Cherry Street to Division Street 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement Addendum Number 5 with C.T. Male Associates for the Post-Closure Monitoring Services Weibel Avenue Landfill 4. Announcement: American Public Works Association – Project Award Ceremony PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Empire Ambulance 2. Discussion: Property Auction Held on January 27, 2016 3. Discussion: Rescinding Expansion of Hospital PUD 9 Planned Unit Development) in the 2015 Comprehensive Plan SUPERVISORS Matthew Veitch 1. NYSAC Public Safety Committee Report 2. Job Opportunities at Saratoga County 3. Animal Control and Rabies Guidelines Peter Martin 1. NYSAC Legislative Conference ADJOURN Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting 2/2/16 February 2, 2016 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM PRESENT: Joanne Yepsen, Mayor Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance 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 Maire Masterson, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts Tim Cogan, Deputy Commissioner, DPW Eileen Finneran, Deputy Commissioner, DPS Vincent DeLeonardis Matthew Veitch, Supervisor Peter Martin, Supervisor 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 225 Article IX Section 225-69 Schedule IV – Speed Limits Outside Tax District Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen advised they are looking to make Crescent Avenue 35 mph for the entire length. It is currently 40 mph. Bonnie Sellers of Saratoga Springs confirmed it is Crescent Avenue only. Commissioner Mathiesen confirmed that is correct. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Section 225-79 – Schedule XIV – Trucks Over Certain Limits Excluded Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting 2/2/16 Commissioner Mathiesen advised they are looking to exclude trucks over 5 tons from use of Adams Road. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Amend Chapter 201 to Change Name of Marvin Alley to Livery Lane Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Commissioner Scirocco advised there was a mistake in the advertisement for this hearing. Bob Isreal of Saratoga Springs stated the Marvin family was significant in the history of Saratoga Springs. They owned the United States Hotel; president of the local railroad; a prominent judge. He feels strongly that we need to retain our history and urged the Council to consider the importance of the name Marvin and retain the name. Samantha Bosshart of the Preservation Foundation stated Marvin Alley was named after the Marvin family dating back to the 1850’s. It is important to retain the name of one of the oldest alleys in Saratoga. She submitted a copy of her letter to the Council for the record. Bonnie Sellers of Saratoga Springs stated Marvin Alley has been there forever. We should leave it Marvin. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated Marvin Alley needs to be left alone. Mayor Yepsen advised the City Historian also commented that she felt the name should remain. Commissioner Scirocco stated this suggestion was made to him by the Planning Department. He agrees with the comments made tonight and believes the name should remain. He is pulling this item off his agenda. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Yepsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMENT Mayor Yepsen said the public comment period is limited to a total of 15 minutes and individuals are limited to two minutes. Mayor Yepsen opened the public comment period at 7:01 p.m. David Bronner of Saratoga Springs stated it appears we are in the process of trying to purchase another piece of land when we have another piece in the works. He hopes the auction property is purchased and the first parcel is not. The response times on the east ridge are not good. Jennifer Leidig of Saratoga Springs thanked Commissioner Mathiesen for his support regarding the Comprehensive Plan amendment. If the Comprehensive Plan map hadn’t been changed, the Planning Board and the hospital would not have been able to justify the request for zoning. The line should be reverted to the original boundary. They request a do over. Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting 2/2/16 John Kaufman of White Street stated he supports Commissioner Mathiesen’s resolution. It is important for the hospital to build facilities of the nature they are trying to build. What has happened gives us an opportunity to re-think the whole thing. A discussion should happen as to where the best location is for these facilities. Heny Lockwood of Myrtle Street also thanked Commissioner Mathiesen. The neighbors were not against the hospital but they just wanted to see the building placed in the appropriate spot. Alice Smith of Saratoga Springs stated a decision should be made soon so that the hospital can move forward. Look at other options and plan accordingly. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated companies like Roohan and Bonacio are ruining the City. She thanked Commissioner Franck for taking a walk with her and Commissioners Scirocco and Mathiesen won’t get back to her. Phil Diamond of Saratoga Springs commended Commissioner Mathiesen on his action regarding the hospital. The will of the people have been served. The will of the people regarding the High Rock Lot is to have the proposals looked at. Bonnie Sellers of Saratoga Springs commended Mark Baker and the City Center for their provisions of all the streetscapes they provided. The Council does not have all the streetscapes like the City Center. Linda Fox of Woodland Court thanked Commissioner Mathiesen for supporting them. She suggested on a go forward basis the Council think outside the box of how to communicate better with the residents on projects. John Safford of Saratoga Springs stated he has come to appreciate the number of people who are engaged and active in what is going on. If the Council does not support the expansion of parking for the City Center, we are in a grave situation. The economic viability of the City in under threat. It is up to the Council to make the decisions that are in the best interest of the City. Diane Connolly of Woodland Court thanked Commissioner Mathiesen for giving them support and listening to their concerns. They are not the bad guys in the neighborhood. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment period at 7:25 p.m. PRESENTATIONS Solar Committee Commissioner Madigan stated the Solar Committee was formed several months ago. The Committee has completed their report. She thanked each member of the Committee for their time. Larry Toole, chair of the Solar Committee, is here to present. Larry Toole presented a summary of the Committee’s work and highlighted recommendations. In between meetings members researched things and brought information back. The purpose and goal of the report was to explore local solar landscape, consider solar ‘accelerator’ opportunities, and provide recommendations. Solar is clean energy and does not produce greenhouse gas emissions. The Committee recommends the following: • Move from Solar Access Ordinance 6.4.8 to a customized New York State Unified Solar Permit. • Ensure that consideration for solar will be pervasive across all of the City’s decision making bodies, including City Council and its Land Use Boards. • The City should consider ‘incentive’ (monetary or otherwise) to promote the inclusion of solar in development proposals. Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting 2/2/16 • The City should implement a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades to buildings. • Encourage builders to include a solar component within all new development proposals. • Pursue community solar as an alternative option to on-premise solar. • Balance the growth of solar with competing interests within the community. Mr. Toole stated they hope the Council, Land Use Boards, and citizens read the report. Commissioner Madigan advised the report will be on the website; in the City Clerk’s Office, and possibly the library. She questioned the sales tax relief incentive. Mr. Toole stated there are great resources at NYERDA. Commissioner Mathiesen stated they are looking into getting some panels for the fire stations. He asked if it would make sense to wait until the panels are more efficient before personally investing in solar panels. Mr. Toole stated waiting isn’t a bad idea however there are tax incentives. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 1/19/16 City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 1/19/16 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 4. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular 5. Approve Payroll 1/22/16 $465,648.99 6. Approve Payroll 1/29/16 $664,560.00 7. Approve Warrant: 2015 Mid – 15MWDEC6: $15,081.03 8. Approve Warrant: 2015 REG – 15DEC5: $369,530.94 9. Approve Warrant: 2016 Mid – 16MWFEB1: $3,422.76 10. Approve Warrant: 2016 Mid – 16MWJAN2: $6,149.76 11. Approve Warrant: 2016 REG – 16FEB1: $175,967.24 Ayes - All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Supervision Policy at the Recreation Center (16-41) Mayor Yepsen stated the Recreation Commission is requesting an update to the current policy that children under the age of 10 are not left at the Recreation Center without parental supervision at any time. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to adopt a new policy as distributed with the final agenda that children under the age 10 are not to be left unattended in the City Recreation Center and that a parent or legal guardian being at least 18 years of age must be present with all children at all times. This policy shall not apply to leagues, programs, camps, or similar organized activities. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Updated Scholarship Application Approval (16-42) Mayor Yepsen stated the application has been updated to make it more user friendly. Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting 2/2/16 Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to adopt the updated scholarship application form that was distributed with the final agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with General Code for Enterprise Content Management Services (Laserfiche Rio) (16-43) Mayor Yepsen stated the contract will greatly enhance the software and increase staff efficiency. The cost is $45,111 and in budget lines A3113622 / 52200 and A3618682 / 52200. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with General Code that was distributed with the final agenda for Enterprise Content Management Services. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay L.A. Group Invoice No. 28834 for Signage Work on Waterfront Park (16-44) Mayor Yepsen advised there is no additional room in their contract cap. The total cost of the signage is $2,119.50. Funding is in line H3517022 / 1131. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the payment of invoice no. 28834 as distributed with the final agenda to pay the LA Group for the design and production of the signage at the Waterfront Park. Ayes - All th Announcement: Public Workshop for Unified Development Ordinance – February 4 at Empire State College, 2 Union Ave Mayor Yepsen announced a public workshop for the Unified Development Ordinance that will be held th February 4 at the Empire State College. Brad Birge advised the morning session will be broken up into one hour slots and be topic based. Starting at 7 p.m. there will be an open session for 2 hours for those who were not able to make the earlier sessions. Commissioner Madigan stated she feels the City needs an advisory committee to oversee this. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Award of Bid: Award of Bid to VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (16-45) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to award the bid for the purchase of a 2016 Ford ambulance to VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists for an amount not to exceed $120,257. Funding is in line: H3143122 / 52000 / 1218. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Rescind Bid for Sale of Used Vehicle to A.D. Hall – Bide #2015-36 (16-46) Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting 2/2/16 Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to rescind the bid for the sale of used vehicle item #3 - 1998 Cadillac STS - Bid #2015-36 to A.D. Hall as they never picked up the vehicle. Ayes - All Award of Bid: Sale of Used Vehicle to Michael Parillo – Bid #2015-36 (16-47) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to award the bid for item #3 - 1998 Cadillac STS – Bid #2015-36 to Michael Parillo for $127.17 as he was the next highest bidder. Ayes - All Appointment: Board of Assessment Review Commissioner Franck re-appointed Dave Morency to the Board of Assessment Review. Dave has been serving on the board since 2006 and has proven to be a great asset. This appointment is for a 5 year term. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Bond Resolution (16-48) Commissioner Madigan stated the amount is for $4,004,324 and includes all items approved in the 2016 capital budget which require a bond resolution. This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Finance to finance the projects as needed and is not the actual financing itself. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the 2016 bond resolution as distributed with the agenda. Roll Call: Commissioner Franck – Aye Commissioner Madigan – Aye Commissioner Scirocco – Aye Commissioner Mathiesen – Aye Mayor Yepsen - Aye Discussion and Vote: 2016 Annual Tax Resolution (16-49) Commissioner Madigan stated this confirms the tax levies and recites the tax rates associated with the levies. The resolution is as follows: February 2, 2016 RESOLVED, that the City of Saratoga Springs, New York on this 2nd day of February, 2016 at 7:00 PM adopt and confirm the 2016 Tax Roll carrying a levy on the inside district of $10,222,969.61 for the City and $5,288,622.15 for the County; total Inside District levy $15,511,591.76. Levy on the Outside District of $8,616,705.34 for the City and $4,513,920.75 for the County: Total Outside District levy of $13,130,626.09 making a total tax levy of $28,642,217.85 and that the Commissioner of Finance be authorized to collect such a levy computed at the following rates per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation. INSIDE DISTRICT RATES CITY $6.0593 COUNTY $3.123735 OUTSIDE DISDTRICT RATES CITY $5.9820 COUNTY $3.123735 Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting 2/2/16 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York adopt and confirm the relevy of the 2015 Utility Tax in the amount of $532,881.05. FURHTER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York adopt and confirm the 2016 Omitted Tax in the amount of $84,181.06. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the city of Saratoga Springs, New York adopt and confirm that 2016 Saratoga Lake special Improvement Tax for the Saratoga Lake Improvement District in the amount of $97,988.87. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York adopt and confirm the 2016 Special Assessment Tax for the Saratoga Springs Special Assessment District in the amount of $111,954.39. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York adopt and confirm the 2016 West Ave Special District Tax for the Saratoga Springs West Ave Special District in the amount of $51,002.92. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the city of Saratoga Springs, New York adopt and confirm the 2016 Gilbert Rd Water District Tax for the Saratoga Springs Gilbert Rd Water District in the amount of $19,477.56. FURTHER RESOLVEDE, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York adopt and confirm the 2016 Gilbert Rd II Water District Tax for the Saratoga Springs Gilbert Rd II Water District in the amount of $3,015.00. TOTAL 2016 TAX ROLL $29,542,718.70. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the 2016 annual tax resolution as distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign “Veterans Agreement” to Receive County th Contribution for Vietnam War 50 Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony (16-50) th Commissioner Madigan stated the County committed $2,500 towards the Vietnam War 50 Anniversary. They must approve the contract for the County to remit payment. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the mayor’s required signature on the veteran’s agreement as distributed with the agenda. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments – Assignment for IT Initiatives (14XB) (16-51) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the 2016 budget amendments – assignment for IT Initiatives; using 2014 excess fund balance, for training and security matters which were distributed with the agenda. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll (16-52) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the 2016 budget transfers – payroll which were distributed with the agenda. Ayes - All Update: Saratoga Hospital Planned Unit Development Amendment Mayor Yepsen recused herself from this issue and left the room. Commissioner Franck stated he will recuse himself. He explained he is recusing himself because he has a financial interest via compensation paid to him for doing financial statements and tax returns for the Birch Run Homeowners Association, Birch Run Special Assessment District, Morgan Street/Birch Run Homeowners Association, and Morgan Street/Birch Run Special Assessment District. If he has clients he receives money from or has a financial interest in something; he recuses himself. Since he has been in Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting 2/2/16 office, he has recused himself 31 times. His recusal from this issue has nothing to do with it being a high profile case. He will also recuse himself for the item under Commissioner Mathiesen’s agenda item. Commissioner Franck left the room. Commissioner Madigan advised a petition has been filed with the city attorney. With the remaining commissioners they would not meet the 4/5 vote requirement. This kills the project. Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney, advised section 10.1.8 of the City Zoning Ordinance mirrors Section 83 of the General City Law of the State of New York allows for a protest petition to be filed. He reviewed the petition today to determine if it is a valid and lawful petition. They received the signatures of 100% percent. There is an issue with the petition itself that the signatures be acknowledged. Commissioner Mathiesen suggested the hospital withdraw this petition. He has already expressed that he does not believe it is in the best interest of the City long-term. He is suggesting the parking and building be located on the existing PUD and not expand the PUD on to Morgan Street. He believes the property on Morgan Street remain residential. Commissioner Scirocco stated he believes they could have worked out a solution. Mayor Yepsen and Commissioner Franck re-joined the meeting. Update: City Center Parking Deck Lease Negotiations Commissioner Madigan advised they are wrapping up lease negotiations. A final draft lease will be forwarded to all members of the Council. Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney, has been reviewing the City Center lease. She will set 2 public hearings prior to a discussion and vote. She will ask the City Center to do a presentation of where they are in their project. The Council took a break at 8:49 p.m. The Council returned at 8:57 p.m. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Set Public Hearing: 2016 Water & Sewer Rates Commissioner Scirocco set a public hearing for Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 6:50 p.m. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 201 to Change Name of Marvin Alley to Livery Lane from the Portion of Cherry Street to Division Street Commissioner Scirocco pulled this item from his agenda. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement Addendum Number 5 with C.T. Male Associates for the Post-Closure Monitoring Services Weibel Avenue Landfill (16-53) Commissioner Scirocco advised this is a yearly contract and required by NYS Environmental Conservation. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement addendum number 5 with C.T. Male for post closure monitoring at the Weibel Avenue landfill in the amount of $10,000. Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting 2/2/16 Ayes - All Announcement: American Public Works Association – Project Award Ceremony Commissioner Scirocco announced 2 of their projects have been selected as 2015 projects of the year. He thanked the City Council for supporting him on those projects. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Empire Ambulance (16-54) Empire will continue to the lease the facility on West Avenue owned by the City for $30,000 annually. The term of the agreement is one year. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with Empire Ambulance Service. Ayes - All Discussion: Property Auction Held on January 27, 2016 Commissioner Mathiesen advised the auction was held January 27th. The property is a triangular shaped property that boarders Meadowbrook Road and Route 9P. Most of the land is wet and had a lot of challenges. The offer made was not accepted by the owner and therefore no cost to the City in the end. He thanked all for their help. Discussion: Rescinding Expansion of Hospital PUD (Planned Unit Development) in the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Commissioner Mathiesen stated this is in regards to a change to the Comprehensive Plan map the Council approved in 2015. Mayor Yepsen stated because the Saratoga Hospital PUD has been identified in this item she will be recusing herself and left the room. Commissioner Franck stated because this is about a specific part he recused himself and left the room. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he feels the Council missed this when reviewing the Comprehensive Plan. He believes it is in the best interest of the City to leave it residential. He would like to bring this back to the table and going back to square 1. This parcel is better used as residential. Commissioner Madigan stated they had a 18 month Comprehensive Plan process so it is hard to understand how people missed it. She was aware the hospital was asking for the PUD amendment. She doesn’t feel she missed it. Brad Birge advised this was not part of the 53 changes. This is not a change to the hospital PUD boundaries but a change to the Comprehensive map designation for the institutional district. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he is not blaming anyone other than himself – he missed it. Mayor Yepsen and Commissioner Franck re-joined the meeting. Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting 2/2/16 SUPERVISORS Matthew Veitch NYSAC Public Safety Committee Report Supervisor Veitch reported he is the vice chair of the NYSAC Public Safety Committee. They passed 2 resolutions – creation of a 911 department and improve probation and alternatives to incarceration. Equalization and Assessment Committee: they received tender offers on 3 parcels - towns of Malta, Milton and Moreau. Veteran’s Committee – they received the annual report and received update on concert that will occur later this year. Job Opportunities at Saratoga County Supervisor Veitch reported there are jobs available at the County and can be viewed at www.saratogacountyny.gov. Animal Control and Rabies Guidelines Supervisor Veitch reported the rabies coordinator is setting up training for animal control officers in the county. Peter Martin NYSAC Legislative Conference Supervisor Martin reported he attended the NYSAC conference. He is a member of Native American Affairs and Gaming Committees. License grant made to Rivers Casino will become effective April 21, 2016. Saratoga County will receive $1,241,000 and will continue receive net revenues from the casino. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Yepsen adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 2/16/16 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 12 of 12