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December 20, 2016 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM 6:50 PM P.H. – 2017 Water and Sewer Rates 6:55 PM P.H. – Amend City Code Chapter 199A – Special Events 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENTATIONS 1. SPA Housing Ordinance CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 12/5/16 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 12/6/16 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Resolution for the Use of the Insurance Reserve – 22 4. Approve Budget Amendments – Insurance Reserve 5. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 6. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 7. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular (Capital) 8. Approve Payroll: 12/16/16 $512,018.04 9. Approve Payroll: 12/09/16 $524,705.69 10. Approve Warrant: 2016 Mid – 16MWDEC1: $4,453,500.51 11. Approve Warrant: 2016 REG – 16DEC3: $2,834,616.37 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: Appointment to Special Assessment District Board 2. Announcement: Appointments to Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee 3. Announcement: Appointments to Planning Board 4. Discussion and Vote: Approval of WB Mason Purchase 5. Discussion and Vote: Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Part-time/Seasonal Personnel/Referee Proposal 6. Discussion and Vote: Accept a Donation of a Christmas Tree for the Ice Rink 7. Announcement: Saratoga Springs Recreation Programs and Leagues 8. Discussion and Vote: To Accept the Resignation of City Employee Mike Carlson and to Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Settlement Agreement with Said Employee 9. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Setting Date for Public Hearing Pursuant to Eminent Domain Procedure Law Regarding Geyser Road Trail Project City Council Meeting 12/20/16 10. Discussion and Vote: Approval of Mayor to Sign Collective Bargaining Contract Between the City and Firefighters Local 343 Based on MOA Approve on August 16, 2016 11. Discussion and Vote: Draft Complete Streets Plan SEQR Review and Potential Determination 12. Discussion and Vote: Adoption of Complete Streets Plan ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 199A of the City Code – Special Events 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with GAR Associates for Appraisal Services 3. Appointment: Commissioner of Deeds 4. Discussion and Vote: Merit for Review of Ballston Avenue Zoning Map Amendment 5. Discussion: SPA Housing Ordinance FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll 2. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Benefits 3. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – City Center Contingency 4. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Contingency for Firefighters Contract 5. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments – Assignment for Contract Settlements – Firefighters Contract PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: 2017 Water & Sewer Rates 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Changer Order #1 with VMJR Companies for the Music Hall Restoration 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Casella Waste Management 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign an Extension Agreement with Saratoga Historic Properties (SHP) 5. Announcement: Deputy Commissioner Cogan Retirement PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Art Breault 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Dr. Timothy Brooks 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Stryker 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #1 with Greenman-Pedersen 5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Orkin Pest Control Invoices for the Fire and Police Stations SUPERVISORS Matthew Veitch 1. 2017 County Budget 2. Trails Committee 3. Veteran’s Committee 4. Equalization and Assessment Committee 5. 2017 Organizational Meeting, January 4, 2017 Peter Martin 1. Social Program 2. Public Health ADJOURN Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/20/16 December 20, 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: Meg Kelly, 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 HEARING 2017 Water and Sewer Rates Mayor Yepsen opened the public comment at 6:54 p.m. Commissioner Scirocco stated the water and sewer budgets are in good condition. There are no increases in water fees; and there is a slight increase to the sewer rates. This is due to the increase in rates to the City from the County. Darlene McGraw stated when it comes to billing, everyone is equal. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment at 7:01 p.m. Amend City Code Chapter 199A – Special Events Mayor Yepsen opened the public comment at 7:01 p.m. Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/20/16 Commissioner Franck stated this relates to the number of days in which a special event application needs to be filed. An application for a special event shall be filed with the Commissioner of Accounts no fewer than 60 business days before the date the special event is to occur or if the special event is a parade, or a walking, running or biking race, the application shall be filed no fewer than 90 days before the date the special event is to be held in order to obtain the necessary approval from state and local highway authorities. Commissioner Mathiesen stated his department strongly supports this amendment. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment at 7:02 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Yepsen called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. PUBLIC COMENT Mayor Yepsen reminded the public and Council that rules have been adopted regarding the public comment period. She reviewed these rules for all. Mayor Yepsen opened the public comment period at 7:03 p.m. Barbara Thomas of Saratoga Springs stated she is chair of the Senior Advisory Committee. They held a forum in the fall and talked about opportunities to help seniors. One of the big concerns of the seniors was the walk-ability in the winter time. They can’t get over snow banks so it is important for DPW to plow the streets and leave openings in at the corners. Nickie Williams of Malta stated she has worked in the City for years. She is here tonight on behalf of herself – a single income person. She could not afford to buy a house in Saratoga Springs therefore she bought a house in Malta. It is a 20 mile round trip for her to come to work, shop, or got to medical visits. Phil Diamond of Saratoga Springs stated he has been in favor of affordable housing for a long time. The problem they ran into when he was on the affordable housing task force is the same problem we have now – ‘not in my backyard’. If you get inclusionary zoning and get people to build affordable housing, make sure the units remain affordable. David Morris of Saratogians for Sustainable Housing stated inclusionary zoning will not work here. He wants affordable housing but this will not work. The land costs are way too high and the zoning is prohibited for this happening. Parker Degree of Central Avenue stated she grew up here but can’t afford to live here. Every member of the community should be able to afford to live here. Chuck Cohiser of Wilton stated if the 2006 ordinance had actually been enacted, we would have had an additional 160 affordable housing units. He encouraged the Council to act on this as he does not want his grandson to stand here in the future saying 300 units could have been developed if they only acted on this 10 years ago. Jonathan Wilenstein, Rabbi at Temple Sinai, stated high end growth threatens the quality of life. Kids that have grown up in his congregation are living in Malta and Ballston Spa. They don’t feel welcome here. Everyone supports the idea of affordable housing. If we don’t take this moderate step, when is it going to start? Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/20/16 Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated she spoke with someone today that works downtown and travels from Latham. This is not affordable; you should not be paying more than 30% of your pay for rent. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment period at 7:21 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen stated the sidewalks are to be cleared. Home owners are responsible to clear their sidewalks. If people are not doing so, there are fines in place to address that. People should contact code enforcement in the Public Safety Department. PRESENTATIONS SPA Housing Ordinance Mayor Yepsen stated they did not get into the proposed housing ordinance at the meeting last week. Kate Maynard of the Planning Department advised the item was put forward as a petition for a zoning ordinance. The Council voted to send this to the City Planning Board and County Planning Board simultaneously. The City Planning Board held several meetings on this and came to the final decision to agree to not agree. The Council and public have been referred to the webcasts and minutes. The County returned a decision that the application is not complete. It is now in front of the Council to determine the next steps. Harry Moran, chair of Sustainable Saratoga presented their proposal to the Council. They realize this is a complicated and sensitive issue. The amendment to the Zoning Ordinance will mandate that 20% of all new development of 10+ units be affordable. One of the core principals of Sustainable Saratoga is smart growth. They use the HUD definition of affordable – no more than 30% of income should be spent on housing. Currently 44% of renters pay more than that and 25% of homeowners pay more. This is part of a comprehensive housing effort don’t feel inclusionary zoning will solve all the housing problems. This ordinance focuses on middle income workforce households. The City needs a range of approaches. The longevity of affordable units is renters equal 30 years and ownership equals forever. There is a legal agreement worked out with the Planning Board during the planning stage. Alternatives have been considered and were reviewed. The option of doing nothing is not sustainable. The advantages of this ordinance are it is market driven; it respects existing zoning and is compatible with 2015 Comprehensive Plan, projects are diverse with a mix of income levels, relates to projects in all areas of the City, not dependent on federal or state monies, and is guaranteed to deliver affordable units. The City has to set up and administer the program at 1 and a half employee. He urged the City Council to get a public hearing and debate underway. There is strong community support. (copy of presentation attached) Commissioner Franck asked the Council for their opinions as to what the next step should be. Commissioner Mathiesen stated the presentation provided a lot of information. We are catering to people from out of town and we are not serving our own community. It is good for any community to have diversity. We should meet the housing needs of all. Commissioner Scirocco stated he had questions on the resale of a house that was built as affordable housing. How is the value of the house determined at resale if it is in an affordable housing area? Geoff Borneman stated the units have to be sold to someone within the income bracket for affordable housing. There is a covenant placed on that unit. There is a formula that is worked out in relation to the cash interest. There will be a controlled profit. Commissioner Mathiesen asked if the homeowner’s income increases drastically, are they able to remain in that unit. Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/20/16 Geoff Borneman advised they are eligible to remain. Commissioner Madigan stated the amount for the person monitoring this jumped out to her as well as the $5,000 per unit cost for managing a unit. She also asked what happens if one of these units go into disrepair. What is the City’s responsibility? Mr. Moran stated the $5,000 per unit is on the creation of new affordable units, not on the management. Commissioner Franck asked if the City will have the ability to have the Housing Authority to administer this. Mr. Moran stated that is a possibility to be explored. Commissioner Franck stated a person buying a unit will not get a big benefit out of purchasing; renting would be the best way to go. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 12/5/16 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 12/6/16 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Resolution for the Use of the Insurance Reserve – 22 4. Approve Budget Amendments – Insurance Reserve 5. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 6. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 7. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular (Capital) 8. Approve Payroll: 12/16/16 $512,018.04 9. Approve Payroll: 12/09/16 $524,705.69 10. Approve Warrant: 2016 Mid – 16MWDEC1: $4,453,500.51 11. Approve Warrant: 2016 REG – 16DEC: $2,834,616.37 Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Announcement: Appointment to Special Assessment District Board Mayor Yepsen announced the appointment of Jeff Ames to the Downtown Special Assessment District Board. Announcement: Appointments to Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee Mayor Yepsen announced the re-appointment of Joyce Bouyea and Linda Harvey-Opitek, and appointed Bob Reed to the Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee. Announcement: Appointments to Planning Board Mayor Yepsen announced the following appointments to the Planning Board: Todd Fabozzi for 7 years effective 1/1/17 and re-appointed Ruth Horton for the 2 year alternate. Discussion and Vote: Approval of WB Mason Purchase (16-460) Mayor Yepsen stated the Recreation Department is working on redesigning the office and lobby area. The purchase totaled $10,000. Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/20/16 Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the WB Mason purchase. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Part-time/Seasonal Personnel/Referee Proposal (16-461) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department part-time/seasonal personnel/referee proposal. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Accept a Donation of a Christmas Tree for the Ice Rink (16-462) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the donation of a Christmas tree for the ice rink at a value of $250. Ayes – All Announcement: Saratoga Springs Recreation Programs and Leagues John Hirliman of the Recreation Department announced all programs and hours of operation are on the webpage. Discussion and Vote: To Accept the Resignation of City Employee Mike Carlson and to Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Settlement Agreement with Said Employee (16-463) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to accept the resignation of City employee Mike Carlson and to authorize the mayor to execute a settlement agreement with said employee. Payment of the settlement will be made by January 4, 2017. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Resolution Setting Date for Public Hearing Pursuant to Eminent Domain Procedure Law Regarding Geyser Road Trail Project (16-464) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the resolution setting date for public hearing pursuant to eminent domain procedure law regarding Geyser Road Trail Project. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Approval of Mayor to Sign Collective Bargaining Contract Between the City and Firefighters Local 343 Based on MOA Approve on August 16, 2016 (16-465) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the mayor to sign a collective bargaining contract between the City and Firefighters Local 343 based on the MOA approved on August 16, 2016. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Draft Complete Streets Plan SEQR Review and Potential Determination (16-466) Mayor Yepsen read through the SEQR Part II Short Form (attached) with the proposed answers. The City Council is the lead agency. Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/20/16 Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded a negative SEQRA declaration since the project will not result in any large or important impacts and therefore is one that will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Adoption of Complete Streets Plan (16-467) Mayor Yepsen thanked the Departments of Public Safety, Works, and Finance for their comments and suggested changes to the plan. Kate Maynard of the Planning Department advised the policy is a separate issue and still being worked on. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to adopt the Complete Streets Plan with the amendments/changes as reflected in the handout. (attached) Commissioner Scirocco stated any time they adopt a policy the concern is the cost. Commissioner Madigan suggested that as the Council approves/adopts procedures that they keep in mind the costs that are associated with them. Ayes – All ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 199A of the City Code – Special Events (16-468) Commissioner Franck advised the amendment to the City Code for special events relates to the number of days in which an application for a special event needs to be filed. An application for a special event shall be filed with the Commissioner of Accounts no fewer than 60 business days before the date the special event is to occur or if the special event is a parade, or a walking, running or biking race, the application shall be filed no fewer than 90 days before the date the special event is to be held in order to obtain the necessary approval from state and local highway authorities. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to amend Chapter 199A of the City Code – Special Events, as described. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with GAR Associates for Appraisal Services (16-469) Commissioner Franck stated GAR Associates is being hired to appraise properties as necessary and requested by the Assessment Office. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with GAR Associates for appraisal services not to exceed $20,000. Ayes - All Appointment: Commissioner of Deeds Commissioner Franck appointed the employees as listed and attached to the agenda from the following departments: Police Department, Accounts Department, Civil Service Department, Public Safety, and Human Resources. Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/20/16 Discussion and Vote: Merit for Review of Ballston Avenue Zoning Map Amendment (16-470) Commissioner Franck recused himself from this agenda item. He has no financial interest however; one of the owners on the application has a super minority interest in a company for which he does tax returns. Commissioner Franck left the room. Kate Maynard of the Planning Department advised the area is a triangular shape between Ballston Avenue, Finley Street, Canfield Street, Hamilton Street, and Union Street. They are looking to change the zoning from UR-2 to a T-5. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to find this petition has merit for review and refer the matter for an advisory opinion to our City Planning Board and the County Planning Board. Ayes – All Commissioner Franck returned to the meeting. Discussion: SPA Housing Ordinance This was discussed during the presentation portion of the agenda. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll (16-471) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the 2016 budget transfers – payroll which were distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Benefits (16-472) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the 2016 budget transfers – benefits which were distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – City Center Contingency (16-473) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the 2016 budget transfers – contingency City Center that were made available with the agenda materials. Lines 1 -3; the City Center is asking to use $10 for vehicle repair and $665 for legal services; totaling $675 from its contingency line. They have been approved by the City Center Authority. The current budget amount in the City Center contingency line is $676. There will remain $1 after these transfers. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Contingency for Firefighters Contract (16-474) Commissioner Madigan advised the transfers of $238,000 from the general fund contingency appropriation to wage lines for the fire captain, lieutenants, and firefighters for 2014/2016 retroactive pay according to the contract approved this evening. Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/20/16 Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the 2016 budget transfers – contingency for firefighters contract as distributed with the agenda. The current budget amount in the general fund contingency line is $238,011 and there will remain $0 after these transfers. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments – Assignment for Contract Settlements – Firefighters Contract (16-475) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded these budget amendments move a total of $319,551 from the assignment of the settlement of contracts which was established on November 2, 2015 with 2014 excess fund balance into the 2016 general fund budget to cover retroactive salary payments under the firefighter contract that was approved this evening. $151,294 covers firefighters wages, $16,920 covers holiday pay, $16,196 covers comp time paid, $11,000 covers overt time paid, $91,000 covers 207A pensions, and $33,160 covers social security. The assignment was in the amount of $380,000; there will remain $60,500. Amounts remaining at 2016 year end will go into reserve fund for the payment of bonded indebtedness. Ayes - All PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: 2017 Water & Sewer Rates (16-476) Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the proposed 2017 water and sewer rates as presented. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Changer Order #1 with VMJR Companies for the Music Hall Restoration (16-477) Commissioner Scirocco advised the existing railings around the attic catwalk did not comply with code mandated railing loads. The City building inspector requested new handrails be supplemented with additional bracing. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign change order #1 with VMJR Companies for the Music Hall Restoration Project in the amount of $1,332. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Casella Waste Management (16-478) Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with Casella Waste Management, Inc. for the transportation and tipping of municipal solid waste. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign an Extension Agreement with Saratoga Historic Properties (SHP) (16-479) Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/20/16 Commissioner Scirocco advised this is for the lot behind the DPW entrance at the rear of City Hall. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to approve this extension agreement with Saratoga Historic Properties. Ayes – All Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Saratoga Historic Properties. Ayes - All Announcement: Deputy Commissioner Cogan Retirement Commissioner Scirocco announced the retirement of Deputy Commissioner Tim Cogan. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Art Breault (16-480) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with Art Breault in the amount of $26,750; payable in 2 equal installments. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Dr. Timothy Brooks (16-481) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with Dr. Timothy Brooks. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Stryker (16-482) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with Stryker Corporation. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #1 with Greenman-Pedersen (16- 483) Commissioner Mathiesen advised during Greenman-Pedersen’s site visit they identified the curb ramp does not meet current ADA design standards. This change order is to perform the additional design work to replace the curb ramp. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign change order #1 with Greenman-Pedersen in the amount of $1,400. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Orkin Pest Control Invoices for the Fire and Police Stations (16- 484) Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/20/16 Commissioner Mathiesen advised these invoices are for 2 months of services provided by Orkin pest control services to the Fire and Police Stations. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize payment of Orkin Pest Control invoices in the amount of $390. Ayes - All SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch Supervisor Veitch presented the City of Saratoga Springs with a book of Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors for 2015 – the year he was chair of the Board. He dedicated the book to his 2 grandfathers and he also served during the centennial year of the City being founded. He gave the book to the City Clerk for filing. 2017 County Budget Supervisor Veitch reported the budget passed overwhelmingly. It does not use any surplus. The property tax rate increases from $2.26 per 1,000 to $2.30 per 1,000. Trails Committee Supervisor Veitch reported the Zim Smith Trail has received $500,000 from the Regional Economic Development Council Funds. Work continues on the trail to Mechanicville. They have enough funding to complete the entire southern section and start the work on the northern section. Veteran’s Committee Supervisor Veitch reported they held their final meeting for the Committee. The trust fund is increasing each year. The run for veterans held in November raised a considerable amount of money. Equalization and Assessment Committee Supervisor Veitch reported there were 2 successful property auctions this year. 2017 Organizational Meeting, January 4, 2017 Supervisor Veitch reported the organizational meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2017. Peter Martin Social Program Supervisor Martin reported the County makes legal services available to seniors to provide advice on wills, social security, and estate issues. They entered into a contract with O’Connell and Aronowitz for $20,500. They also have a contract with NEC Care in Wilton for respite care. Public Health Supervisor Martin reported they accepted a state grant for early intervention services. Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting 12/20/16 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Yepsen adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 1/3/17 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 13 of 13