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April 4, 2017 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM 6:25 PM P.H. – Ballston Avenue Zoning Amendment 6:30 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 225- Parking Prohibited At All Times 6:35 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 225 – Time Limit Parking 6:40 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 201 – City Streets 6:45 PM P.H. – 2017 Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee Recommendations 6:50 PM P.H. – SPA Housing Zoning 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENATIONS 1. Robyn Reynolds from the Capital District Regional Planning Commission will introduce NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities Program EXECUTIVESESSION 1. Commissioner of Finance Request: Proposed acquisition sale or lease of real property when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 3/20/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 3/21/17 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 4. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 5. Approve Budget Amendments – (Insurance) 6. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular 7. Approve Payroll: 3/31/17 $494,732.39 8. Approve Payroll: 3/24/17 $464,114.85 9. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17APR1: $255,778.01 10. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17MWMAR3: $169,903.83 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement by and Between City of Saratoga Springs and Civil Service Employees Association – Local 1000, AFCME, AFL-CIO for City of Saratoga Springs Unit of Saratoga County Local #846 City Hall Unit 8457-01 2. Announcement: Affordable Housing Task Force Update 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign an Agreement with the Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC for Soccer Fields 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign an Agreement Addendum with Stanley Access Technologies 5. Discussion and Vote: Accept Stewart’s Holiday Match Donation $5,000.00 6. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Supplemental Agreement #1 and Resolution for PIN 1759.83 7. Discussion and Vote: Economic Development Revolving Loan Application – RS Taylor & Sons Brewery Tap Room 8. Set Public Hearing: Capital Budget Amendment to Utilize Open Space Bond Funds for the Purchase of the Tommell Property 9. Set Public Hearing: Pitney Meadows Community Farm PUD 10. Discussion and Vote: Accept SEQRA Lead Agency Status – Pitney Meadows Community Farm 11. Discussion and Vote: Approval of Funds – Purchase of Pitney Meadows Survey 12. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract Addendum with Fitzgerald, Morris, Baker, Firth, PC 13. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Goldberger and Kremer Attorneys at Law for Labor and Employment 14. Announcement: Pre-Apprenticeship Program ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Arnoff Moving and Storage 2. Award of Bid: Labor and Employment Legal Services to Goldberger and Kremer, Attorneys at Law FINANCE DEPARTMENT th 1. Announcement: Smart City Comm/RPI Students Public Presentation on Meeting April 25 6:30 Music Hall (Parking, Public WiFi, Makers Space and More) th 2. Announcement: Ground Breaking April 5 at 2:00 PM, 2.5 Mega Watt Spa Solar Park on Weibel Ave. Landfill th 3. Announcement: Saratoga GO Launch Event April 6 , from 5:30 – 7:00 at Empire State College 4. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers - Payroll PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 201 of the City Code to Add Meadow Vista Subdivision Streets to the List of City Streets – Cygnet Circle, Ericson Way, Hawkins Place, and Grand Avenue Extension 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Greenridge Cemetery Association 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Change Order #3 for Credit with PCC Contracting, Inc. – Canfield Casino 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with Boyce & Drake for the Senior Center Air Conditioning 5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with Schindler Elevator Corporation 6. Discussion and Vote: Set Salary Rate for a Part Time DPW Dispatcher 7. Discussion and Vote: Approve Payment of Invoice – Koester 8. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation of Bench Page 2 of 14 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225 Vehicles & Traffic Article VII; 225-59 Subsection Redemption of Seized Vehicles 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Invoice to La Rosa’s Automotive 3. Discussion and Vote: Clarification Regarding the Police Department Records Management Position 4. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from Purina 5. Discussion: Status of Land Transactions Contracts SUPERVISORS 1. Nothing to report at this time. ADJOURN Page 3 of 14 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 April 4, 2017 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 Maire Masterson, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts Franck Coppola, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, DPW Susan Armstrong, Deputy Commissioner, Finance 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 Ballston Avenue Zoning Amendment Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Brad Birge of the Planning Department advised the applicant is here. The applicant is asking to rezone 24 parcels that are UR-2 and UR-4A to a T-5. The City’s Planning Board responded with an favorable opinion and the County Planning Board also responded with the recommendation to approve. Christopher Lyons, senior director and counsel of AIM Services at 4227 Rt. 50 stated they are the current owners and operators of 1 Finley Street – a group home. They are in support of the amendment. The rezoning would aid them if they intend to use their property for different use. Michael Ginley, the applicant, stated in a normal scenario, zoning regulations are passed simultaneously with a new comprehensive plan so they co-inside. The Planning Board gave this a look and concluded the Council grant their petition. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Page 4 of 14 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 Commissioner Franck joined the meeting after this public hearing as he recuses himself from this discussion. Amend Chapter 225 – Parking Prohibited At All Times Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen stated this is for a ‘no parking’ regulation on the south side of Lincoln Avenue from 80 feet west of Jefferson Street to Jefferson Street. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Amend Chapter 225 – Time Limit Parking Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen stated this is to install a 30 minute parking space on the west side of East Beekman Street at Washington Street. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Amend Chapter 201 – City Streets Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Commissioner Scirocco stated this is to accept the streets in the Meadow Vista subdivision as City streets; Cygnet Circle, Ericson Way, Hawkins Place, and Grand Avenue Extension. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. 2017 Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee Recommendations Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Brad Birge of the Planning Department advised the chair of the Committee, Richard Ferguson, and Cindy Phillips presented the recommendations at the March 21, 2017 meeting. The vote will be taken on this issue at the May 2, 2017 City Council meeting. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. SPA Housing Zoning Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Page 5 of 14 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 Commissioner Mathiesen stated this public hearing was held open from the last City Council meeting. Lack of access to decent affordable housing has had a direct negative impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City. Economic diversity is essential to the health of Saratoga Springs. City businesses and employers are finding it more difficult to attract and retain employees especially at lower wage workers. Inclusionary zoning is a market based response that achieves affordable housing by reducing or eliminating land costs through increased density. John Stafford of Saratoga Springs stated if the type of people we want to live in this City can’t, there is something wrong. Inclusionary zoning is not the way but he supports what people are saying. Nicki Williams of Malta stated she works in Saratoga Springs but can’t afford to live here. It is impossible to buy a house here on her salary. When she retires, she doesn’t know what is going to happen because she is in Malta and all her connections are here. It is discouraging to live somewhere else when your heart is here. Kurt Borchardt of 16 State Street stated he is a teacher at the high school. He understands the rules and regulations for downtown. As a small business owner, these regulations hurt them. Deborah Cohen Tigor of 252 Caroline Street stated as she downsizes she wants to move downtown. To find something affordable when you are trying to downsize is unconscionable; you can’t find something under $500,000. Karen Klotz of Saratoga Springs stated the apartments going up are beautiful but she can’t afford them. She is in favor of this ordinance. We need to get more housing for seniors and middle income. Sonny Bonacio of Saratoga Springs stated he was on the IZOD Committee in 2006. They struggled with mandating the bonus. It needs to be cost neutral to all. He never could get a cost of the program. He is fine with mandating the affordability; then we must mandate changing all the zoning in the City to include that 20% bonus. He provided the Council with Burlington, Vermont’s inclusionary zoning program. Linda Miner of Saratoga Springs stated she lives in a house that was once workforce housing. Her neighborhood has been transformed. She encouraged the approval of the inclusionary zoning ordinance. Ken Klotz of Saratoga Springs stated we are a strong City but housing is where we have lagged. This is a baby step in the right direction and we should take it. Phil Diamond of Saratoga Springs stated he supports the inclusionary zoning. We don’t want to become a gated community. We want diversity and without diversity a city will fail. Jonathan Rubinstein of Temple Sinai stated we have to start somewhere; it is not a perfect ordinance. There will be a lot of unknowns, need to be worked, and refined. It is time to take that step. Geoff Bornemann of Saratoga Springs stated all ordinances are different. The Burlington inclusionary zoning targets a lower income group than we are looking to target. There is flexibility with the Planning Board and the developer to create a project. Todd Schimkus of the Chamber of Commerce and resident of Saratoga Springs stated he was pleased to hear no vote would be taken tonight so they can continue to work on things. One of the things they think has to change is finding a way to make sure the developers can make this happen. Harry Moran of Sustainable Saratoga stated they are pleased to see the strong support of this ordinance in the community. IZ ordinances do have a successful track record. (comments are attached in writing) Brad Birge of the Planning Department stated he worked with a lot of people who are here tonight on the original inclusionary zoning ordinance. The ordinance has had recent changes made such as proper range of income levels for rental and owner units, foreclosure process, and unit size. Page 6 of 14 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated affordable housing needs to be defined. Commissioner Mathiesen stated there are other approaches to dealing with housing in Saratoga Springs; inclusionary zoning is not the only answer. Commissioner Madigan stated it looks like edits are being made to the ordinance and not sure what the public is seeing. She would like to see a finished product before people comment on it. Commissioner Franck stated in the past they had workshops on this. He would like to see workshops before he votes on this. He is having a tough time believing someone would want to buy a unit if there is no appreciation in the unit. It appears it is workable from a rental standpoint. The Council agreed that a workshop would be a good idea. Mayor Yepsen concluded the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. and kept it open. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Yepsen called the meeting to order at 7:52 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 7:53 p.m. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated no matter what your income is, you have the responsibility to take care of the property. Dave Bronner of Saratoga Springs stated he was incorrect on the vote of the land deal/Collamer lot; it was a 5 – 0 vote. He retracted his previous statement. The blame for this issue rests with this Council. He suggested on a temporary basis to station an ambulance either at the Waterfront Park or maybe in an agreement with Quaker Springs. He also questioned the lack of transparency regarding the 10 year appointment of the City Court judge. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment period at 7:59 p.m. PRESENTATION Robyn Reynolds from the Capital District Regional Planning Commission will introduce NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities Program Reana Caldwell of the Climate Smart Task Force introduced Robyn Reynolds. This program offers a grant opportunity for the City. Robyn Reynolds stated they were awarded a grant by NYSERDA to administer the Clean Energy Communities Program. The City of Saratoga Springs could be eligible for up to $100,000 of funding. Projects that can be funded must have a sound approach, greenhouse gas emissions benefits, sustainability benefits, innovative approach and other economic development benefits. They have been working with the Climate Smart Community Task Force and Tina Carton. (copy of presentation attached) Page 7 of 14 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 3/20/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 3/21/17 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 4. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 5. Approve Budget Amendments – (Insurance) 6. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular 7. Approve Payroll: 3/31/17 $494,732.39 8. Approve Payroll: 3/24/17 $464,114.85 9. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17APR1: $255,778.01 10. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17MWMAR3: $169,903.83 Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement by and Between City of Saratoga Springs and Civil Service Employees Association – Local 1000, AFCME, AFL-CIO for City of Saratoga Springs Unit of Saratoga County Local #846 City Hall Unit 8457-01 (17-090) Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney, advised this is the City Hall contract. The contract has been ratified by the union today. The proposed contract is for 5 years effective 1/1/17 through 12/31/21. He reviewed some highlights of the contract. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement by and between the City of Saratoga Springs and Civil Service Employees Association – Local 1000, AFCME, AFL-CIO for City of Saratoga Springs Unit of Saratoga County Local 846 City Hall Unit 8457-01. Commissioner Madigan stated the total cost for this contract is $1,618,000; the cost for 2017 with the 2% raise plus steps and social security is $104,000; the cost for 2018 with the 2% raise plus steps and social security is $210,000; the cost for 2019 with the 2% raise plus steps and social security is $318,000; the cost for 2020 with the 2% raise plus steps and social security is $428,000; and the cost for 2021 with the 2% raise plus steps and social security is $540,000. There is no charge for the dental plan and no onsite management of the dental plan. She plans to support this contract. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he will support this contract. Long term we should look at other ways of compensating our employees. Commissioner Franck stated he will support this. He believes Vince cleaned up a lot of things and this is a fair contract for all parties. Ayes - All Announcement: Affordable Housing Task Force Update Cheryl Perez stated 2 areas of focus are the consolidated plan and the market study. They will be making a formal announcement of a project that will be bringing 120 units of affordable housing on the former Saratoga Diner sight on South Broadway. Paul Feldman of the Housing Authority Board stated he has been supportive of this initiative and it has allowed him to move forward with a couple things. They are submitting a proposal for a small project Page 8 of 14 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 initiative that will allow them to put up to 24 additional units at the Jefferson Terrace/Vanderbilt properties; another 14 -16 units where the Ford Center used to be, and another couple areas where they could put in 6 units each. They are looking to develop the land behind the Stonequist Apartments as mixed income. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign an Agreement with the Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC for Soccer Fields (17-091) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with Saratoga Casino Holdings, LLC for soccer fields. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign an Agreement Addendum with Stanley Access Technologies (17-092) Mayor Yepsen advised this agreement is for the installation of a handicapped push button door at the Recreation Center. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement addendum with Stanley Access Technologies. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Accept Stewart’s Holiday Match Donation $5,000.00 (17-093) John Hirliman of the Recreation Department advised the City received $5,000 which will be used to upgrade a scoreboard at Veteran Memorial Park. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to accept the Stewart’s Holiday Match donation of $5,000. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Supplemental Agreement #1 and Resolution for PIN 1759.83 (17-094) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign supplemental agreement #1 and resolution for PIN 1759.83. Brad Birge advised this allows the Geyser Road Pedestrian Trail to continue. It also combines 3 projects into one and brings the funds into this year. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Economic Development Revolving Loan Application – RS Taylor & Sons Brewery Tap Room (17-095) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the economic development revolving loan fund application for RS Taylor & Sons Brewery Tap Room. Ayes – All Set Public Hearing: Capital Budget Amendment to Utilize Open Space Bond Funds for the Purchase of the Tommell Property Mayor Yepsen set a public hearing for Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 6:55 p.m. Page 9 of 14 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 Set Public Hearing: Pitney Meadows Community Farm PUD Mayor Yepsen set a public hearing for Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 6:50 p.m. Discussion and Vote: Accept SEQRA Lead Agency Status – Pitney Meadows Community Farm (17-096) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded for the City Council to accept SEQRA lead agency status for Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Approval of Funds – Purchase of Pitney Meadows Survey Mayor Yepsen pulled this item from her agenda. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract Addendum with Fitzgerald, Morris, Baker, Firth, PC (17-097) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract addendum with Fitzgerald, Morris, Baker, Firth. Mayor Yepsen stated this is for the eminent domain process. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Goldberger and Kremer Attorneys at Law for Labor and Employment (17-098) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Goldberger and Kremer, Attorneys at Law for labor and employment. Ayes – All Announcement: Pre-Apprenticeship Program Mayor Yepsen stated a Capital Region Workforce Development Board and the Northeast Carpenters Apprentice Training Fund are launching the pre-apprentice program. This allows people to earn while they learn. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Arnoff Moving and Storage (17-099) Commissioner Franck advised this contract is for moving the City files from the DPW garage to the temporary storage at Plaza 15. The move is scheduled for tomorrow and will be supervised by Nancy Wagner. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with Arnoff Moving and Storage in the amount of $2,498. Ayes - All Award of Bid: Labor and Employment Legal Services to Goldberger and Kremer, Attorneys at Law (17- 100) Page 10 of 14 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to award the bid for Labor and Employment Legal Services to Goldberger and Kremer, Attorneys at Law at $155 per hour not to exceed $15,000. Ayes – All ** Council took a break at 8:59 p.m. ** Council returned at 9:05 p.m. FINANCE DEPARTMENT th Announcement: Smart City Comm/RPI Students Public Presentation on Meeting April 25 6:30 Music Hall (Parking, Public WiFi, Makers Space and More) th Commissioner Madigan announced on April 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Music Hall, there will be presentations on parking, implementing public WiFi, and bringing makers space to our region. th Announcement: Ground Breaking April 5 at 2:00 PM, 2.5 Mega Watt Spa Solar Park on Weibel Ave. Landfill Commissioner Madigan announced the ground breaking for the mega watt Spa Solar Park will be held tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. at the Weibel Avenue Landfill. th Announcement: Saratoga GO Launch Event April 6 , from 5:30 – 7:00 at Empire State College Commissioner Madigan announced the Saratoga GO Launch Event at Empire State College on April 6th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll (17-101) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the budget transfers – payroll which were previously distributed with the agenda. Ayes - All PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 201 of the City Code to Add Meadow Vista Subdivision Streets to the List of City Streets – Cygnet Circle, Ericson Way, Hawkins Place, and Grand Avenue Extension (17- 102) Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded that chapter 201 of the City Code, section 201-1 Official Street List entitled “Street Naming and Numbering” to be amended in accordance with the legal ads dated March 27, 2017 and March 29, 2017 with respect to the following streets: Cygnet Circle, Ericson Way, Hawkins Place, and Grand Avenue Extension. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Greenridge Cemetery Association (17-103) Commissioner Scirocco advised this is an annual agreement. Page 11 of 14 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with Greenridge Cemetery in the amount of $25,000. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Change Order #3 for Credit with PCC Contracting, Inc. – Canfield Casino (17-104) Commissioner Scirocco advised this change order is being presented to document the final contract adjustments. The credit balance to the City is $ 3,485.83. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign change order #3 with PCC Contracting, Inc. for a credit in the amount of $3,485.83 for the Canfield Casino Project. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with Boyce & Drake for the Senior Center Air Conditioning (17-105) Commissioner Scirocco stated this contract will include the installation of air conditioning in the main gathering area of the Senior Center. The amount of the contract is $6,450. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Boyce and Drake and Company for the Saratoga Springs Senior Center air conditioning in the main gathering area in the amount of $6,450. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with Schindler Elevator Corporation (17-106) Commissioner Scirocco stated this is a one year contract with the right to extend for 2 years. This contract is for the elevator in City Hall and the Art Center. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Schindler Elevator Corporation for elevator services, repair, replacement and maintenance for the elevators located in City Hall and the Arts Center in the amount not to exceed $24,999. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Set Salary Rate for a Part Time DPW Dispatcher (17-107) Commissioner Scirocco is requesting a rate of $17 per hour for a part time DPW dispatcher. The position will cover nights and weekends. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve a salary of $17 per hour for a part time DPW dispatcher. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Approve Payment of Invoice – Koester (17-108) Commissioner Scirocco advised this invoice is for the purchase of a UV ballast at the Water Treatment Plant. Page 12 of 14 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve payment of invoice to Koester for the purchase of the ballast at the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $6,812. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation of Bench (17-109) Commissioner Scirocco advised a donation of $1,500 for a bench was received from Anita Staggerwald in memory of her husband. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to accept the donation of $1,500 for the purchase of a decorative bench. Ayes - All PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225 Vehicles & Traffic Article VII; 225-59 Subsection Redemption of Seized Vehicles (17-110) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to amend chapter 225 section 225-59 Article VII of the City Code entitled “Vehicle & Traffic Redemption of Seized Vehicles”. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Invoice to La Rosa’s Automotive (17-111) Commissioner Mathiesen stated this is for the removal and replacement of decals, plates, and roof ID numbers on police cars. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to pay the invoice in the amount of $1,518.08 to La Rosa’s Automotive. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Clarification Regarding the Police Department Records Management Position (17- 112) Commissioner Mathiesen stated they neglected to set the step of this position at the last meeting. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to set the Police Department records management clerk position at grade 11, step 10, effective March 25, 2017. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from Purina (17-113) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to accept the donation from Purina with our thanks for 36 bags of dog food for our canine unit. This donation is valued at $648.36 Ayes – All Page 13 of 14 City Council Meeting 4/04/17 Discussion: Status of Land Transactions Contracts Commissioner Mathiesen advised 4 years ago they starting to meet with people about acquiring a parcel of land on Union Avenue. We are still waiting to acquire a piece of land for the third fire station but no longer pursuing that option. They have other ideas and will be pursuing the purchase of land. Commissioner Franck asked the Council to think about if they are still thinking of selling the lot on Broadway. Mayor Yepsen asked how we legally get out of these contracts. Vince DeLeonardis stated we are still under contract and formal action will need to be taken by the Council. The language in the contract is a little vague. SUPERVISORS Nothing to report at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to move into executive session to discuss proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof at 9:47 p.m. Ayes – All ** Council returned at 10:10 p.m. Mayor Yepsen advised no decisions were made during executive session to report. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Yepsen adjourned the meeting at 10:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 4/18/17 Vote: 4 - 0 Page 14 of 14