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July 18, 2017 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM 6:45 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 148 - Noise 6:50 PM P.H. –Capital Budget Amendment to Utilize Open Space Bond Funds for Acquisition of Crown Oil Property 6:55 PM P.H. – donation of Land Utilizing Open Space Bond 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENATIONS EXECUTIVE SESSION CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 7/5/17 City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 7/5/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #7 4. Approve Budget Amendments – Use of Insurance Reserve #7 5. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 6. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 7. Approve Payroll 7/7/17 $578,669.46 8. Approve Payroll 7/14/17 $511,317.66 9. Approve Warrant: 2017 Mid – 17MWJUL1$57,355.64 10. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17JUL2$1,016,062.21 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Appointment: Complete Streets Advisory Board 2. Appointment: Design Review Commission 3. Appointment: Zoning Board Alternate 4. Set Public Hearing: Capital Budget 2018 – 2023 5. Set Public Hearing: Geyser Road Trail EDPL Property Acquisition 6. Discussion: Americans with Disabilities Act 7. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Catholic Mutual 8. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Authorizing the City of Saratoga Springs to Seek Funding Through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application for Climate Smart Communities Category 2 Certification Project Climate Smart Land Use Planning City Council Meeting 7/18/17 9. Discussion and Vote: Amend the 2017 Capital Budget for Crown Oil Donation at 209 South Broadway 10. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Utilize $7,000 of Open Space Bond Funds for Associated Expenses Necessary to Accept the Donation of the Crown Oil Property at 209 South Broadway 11. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Authorizing Exemption and Payment-In-Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Intrada Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project 12. Announcement: Update on Human Right Task Force ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Gas Contract with Hudson Energy FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: Appointment and Oath of Office Deputy Commissioner of Finance, Mike Sharp 2. Announcement: 2018 Budget 3. Discussion: Sales Tax Distribution and Refund Adjustments 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign CSEA Employee Benefit Fund Agreement 5. Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment – (Increase) Open Space Bond Acquire Property Crown Oil 6. Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment – (Increase) Woodlawn Avenue Water Project 7. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Use of Unassigned Fund Balance – Correction of Grant Encumbrance 8. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Use Contingency Salaries 9. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll and Retirement PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Amend the 2017 Capital Budget – Woodlawn Avenue Water Main Project 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Change Order #1 with Restore Masonry, Inc. for the canfield Casino Dining Room Restoration Project 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with BPI Mechanical for the Saratoga Arts Council Air Conditioning & Ventilation Project 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorize Commissioner of Public Works to Sign Grant of Easement to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Nixon Peabody Invoice 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Saratoga Springs School District for 2017 – 2018 High School Resource Officer 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign End User Agreement with Advance ID Detection 4. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 148 – Noise 5. Announcement: Parking Changes on Wright Street and Frank Sullivan Way 6. Discussion: Pedestrian Safety SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch 1. Racing and Gaming Committee 2. Equalization and Assessment Committee Peter Martin 1. Saratoga County Airport 2. Youth Bureau Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/18/17 3. Saratoga County Shared Services Panel 4. Sewer District Improvements ADJOURN Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/18/17 July 18, 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 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 Amend Chapter 148 of the City Code Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen stated this is an amendment regarding construction activity near the Oklahoma Track between 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. from April to October of each year. This will be for the south side of Fifth Avenue from #56 to #130 Fifth Avenue. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. Capital Budget Amendment to Utilize Open Space Bond Funds for Acquisition of Crown Oil Property Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. Mayor Yepsen advised the Council is considering amending the capital budget for this. There may be additional expenses necessary that were discovered at the pre-agenda meeting yesterday. If they are Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/18/17 cancelling the public hearings for tonight they are rescheduling one for a different dollar amount for a future date. Tony Izzo stated there may be additional expenses relating to this, therefore; a public hearing has to be set for the new amount. Bonnie Sellers of Saratoga Springs and member of the Open Space Committee stated the Committee supports the acceptance of this donation. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Donation of Land Utilizing Open Space Bond Mayor Yepsen announced this public hearing and the previous one have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a future date. 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. Carl Slate of Harris Beach stated he represents many property owners of the Geyser Road area. There was development this afternoon where access is being given to 50 acres of property behind Saratoga Eagle and Slack Chemical as an alternative to the dangerous Geyser Road Trail. He strongly urged the Council to table the setting of the public hearing under the mayor’s agenda #5. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated safety is top issue right now with the increase in pedestrians and vehicles due to the track. The pedestrian button by Pizza Hut is not working. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment period at 7:05 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he will have the traffic people look at the pedestrian switch. Also, the characterization of the Geyser Road Trail as being dangerous is not fair. Mayor Yepsen stated the public hearing added to her agenda was announced publicly yesterday and added according to our procedures. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 7/5/17 City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 7/5/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #7 4. Approve Budget Amendments – Use of Insurance Reserve #7 Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/18/17 5. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 6. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 7. Approve Payroll 7/7/17 $578,669.46 8. Approve Payroll 7/14/17 $511,317.66 9. Approve Warrant: 2017 Mid – 17MWJUL1$57,355.64 10. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17JUL2$1,016,062.21 Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Appointment: Complete Streets Advisory Board Mayor Yepsen appointed Theodore Orosz to the Complete Streets Advisory Board. Mayor Yepsen thanked Lou Schneider, who is resigning from the board, for his service. Appointment: Design Review Commission Mayor Yepsen appointed Tamie Ehinger to the Design Review Commission. Appointment: Zoning Board Alternate Mayor Yepsen appointed Brad Gallagher as a Zoning Board alternate. The term will be for 2 years. Set Public Hearing: Capital Budget 2018 – 2023 Mayor Yepsen set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 6:55 p.m. Set Public Hearing: Geyser Road Trail EDPL Property Acquisition Mayor Yepsen set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 6:50 p.m. Discussion: Americans with Disabilities Act Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney, advised the Committee has identified things such as City’s responsibilities; deficiencies within pedestrian walkways; design and cost estimates for improvements; prioritization of improvements; management approach; and budgeting. At the next meeting they intend to look at what other municipalities have done for their transition plans. They are evaluating using a consultant. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Catholic Mutual (17-222) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the contract with Catholic Mutual. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Resolution Authorizing the City of Saratoga Springs to Seek Funding Through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application for Climate Smart Communities Category 2 Certification Project Climate Smart Land Use Planning (17-223) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the City of Saratoga Springs to seek funding through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application process for Climate Smart Communities Category 2 Certification Project Climate Smart Land Use Planning. Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/18/17 The resolution is as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS TO SEEK FUNDING THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION FOR CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES CATEGORY 2: CERTIFICATION PROJECT CLIMATE SMART LAND USE PLANNING WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs’ current Comprehensive Plan states that the most important consideration that will guide future development of our “City in the Country” is sustainability; and WHEREAS, the City's commitment to conservation and natural resources is manifest in its adopted policies and/or plans such as the 2015 Comprehensive Plan, 2013 Urban and Community Forestry Master Plan, Working Plan for Historic Preservation in Saratoga Springs, 2002 Open Space Plan, and Climate Smart Communities Pledge; and WHEREAS, completing a Natural Resource Inventory will assist to identify the important remaining natural resources; and WHEREAS, a Natural Resource Inventory will provide a thorough and scientific understanding of the importance and extent of its natural resources, the threats to those resources and the best conservation approach to sustain the City’s “City in the Country” smart growth model; and WHEREAS, New York State Department of Conservation through the Office of Climate Change through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) has invited funding proposals in 2017; and WHEREAS, this City Council desires to seek such available funding assistance through the CFA Climate Smart Communities Category 2: Climate Smart Land Use Planning; and WHEREAS, said communities must provide a local match of 50% of the overall project cost; and WHEREAS, said project is currently estimated to cost $30,000 dollars. The City’s 50% local match will be obtained from the Mayor’s operational budget and other funding sources. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor, as the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Saratoga Springs, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funding through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application, in an amount not to exceed $30,000 dollars with a local in kind and cash match of $15,000. Upon grant funds being awarded, the proposed contract will be reviewed and approved by City Council. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Amend the 2017 Capital Budget for Crown Oil Donation at 209 South Broadway Mayor Yepsen pulled this item from her agenda. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Utilize $7,000 of Open Space Bond Funds for Associated Expenses Necessary to Accept the Donation of the Crown Oil Property at 209 South Broadway Mayor Yepsen pulled this item from her agenda. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Authorizing Exemption and Payment-In-Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Intrada Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project (17-224) The resolution is as follows: Authorizing Exemption and Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Intrada Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs (the "City") encourages a sufficient supply of adequate, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations properly planned for residents having household incomes less than or equal to eighty percent (80%) of area median income ("AMI") for Saratoga County, adjusted for family size; and WHEREAS, Intrada Saratoga Springs, LLC, (the “Company”) is the purchaser (by assignment) under a contract to purchase a certain parcel of vacant real property within the City of Saratoga Springs, New York designated on the last completed assessment rolls of the City as tax parcel no. 165.-2-72.12 (the “Land”), and is proposing to construct 158 units of affordable multi-family rental units and related improvements (the “Improvements”) on the Land (the Land and the Improvements collectively being the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project will consist of one, two and three-bedroom apartment units, 24 of which will be available for persons with an AMI of 50% or less, 109 of which will be available for persons with an AMI of 60% or less, and 24 of which will be available for persons with an AMI of 80% or less; and WHEREAS, the Company, in collaboration with CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services, Inc. (“CAPTAIN”) has agreed that not less than 8 of the rental units within the Project would be set aside for occupancy by individuals who are aging out of the foster care system, and CAPTAIN has agreed with the Company to provide on-site supportive services to those individuals; and WHEREAS, the Company has made application to the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”) and/or New York State Housing Finance Agency (“HFA”) for tax exempt bond financing and for an Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/18/17 allocation of HFA subsidy and Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits to finance the acquisition and construction of the Project; and WHEREAS, CAPTAIN has agreed to act as sponsor for the establishment of a housing development fund company (the "HDFC") under New York Private Housing Finance Law ("PHFL") Article XI and Section 402 of the NYS Not-for- Profit Corporation Law, subject to consent of the Commissioner of DHCR; and WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the acquisition and construction of the Project and creation of affordability covenants for the Project, the Company is willing to transfer legal ownership of the Project to the HDFC as nominee, with the Company to remain as equitable and beneficial owner, and the Company will then construct the Project and commit it to affordable housing by agreeing to the New York State Homes and Community Renewal affordability covenants to be imposed by DHCR and/or HFA, as applicable, with assistance from the City in the form of a PILOT Agreement; and WHEREAS, the HDFC’s and the Company's plan for the use of the Project constitutes a "housing project" as that term is defined in the PHFL; and WHEREAS, the HDFC is a "housing development fund company" as the term is defined in Section 572 of the PHFL, and Section 577 of the PHFL authorizes the City Council to exempt the Project from real property taxes, and to agree to a payment of lieu of taxes on the Project; and WHEREAS, the Company and the HDFC will be willing to enter into a PILOT Agreement whereby the Company will make annual payments in lieu of taxes to the City as set forth in the PILOT Agreement presented to the City Council for approval; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon acquisition of title to the Land by the HDFC, the City Council hereby exempts the Project from real property taxes to the extent authorized by Section 577 of the PHFL and approves the proposed PILOT Agreement by and among the City of Saratoga Springs, the Company and the HDFC, in substantially the form presented at this meeting, providing for annual payments as set forth in such agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the foregoing PILOT Agreement, in substantially the same form with other documents as the City Attorney may deem appropriate as are incidental to the PILOT Agreement, on behalf of the City, and to deliver the signed PILOT Agreement on behalf of the City. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded the authorization of exemption in payment in lieu of taxes agreement for Intrada Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project. Ayes – All Announcement: Update on Human Right Task Force Mayor Yepsen stated the town hall meeting was well attended last night. The Civil Liberties Union described the timeframe to enter this country and what it takes to do so. There were many questions from the audience and a lot of interest. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to add 3 items to the agenda; update on Crown Oil property, set public hearing, and set public hearing to amend capital budget. (17-225) Ayes – All Update on Crown Oil Mayor Yepsen advised it was decided at the pre-agenda meeting to do an environmental site assessment on the Crown Oil property. The cost of this will be approximately $6,700. Set Public Hearing: Open Space Bond Money for Crown Oil Property Mayor Yepsen set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 6:45 for use of open space bond money for the Crown Oil property. Set Public Hearing: Amend Capital Budget for Crown Oil Property Mayor Yepsen set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 6:40 to amend the capital budget for the use of bond funds for the Crown Oil property. Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/18/17 ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Gas Contract with Hudson Energy (17-226) Commissioner Franck advised that as with the electric contract, the City has the option of signing a 12 or 24 month agreement for gas. The rate for the 12 month agreement is $.3770/therm and the rate for 24 months is $.3670/therm. The contract will need to be signed tonight to lock the rate in. This contract will be effective December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 or 2019. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a 24 month contract with Hudson Energy for $.3670/therm. Ayes – All Commissioner Franck reminded the Council he will not be in attendance at the next City Council meeting st on August 1 . FINANCE DEPARTMENT Announcement: Appointment and Oath of Office Deputy Commissioner of Finance, Mike Sharp Commissioner Madigan appointed Mike Sharp as deputy Commissioner of Finance. Announcement: 2018 Budget Commissioner Madigan announced the budget call letter for 2018 has gone out to all departments. Each department received their respective expense and revenue worksheets. The worksheets are due back by th noon on August 8 and proofs will be sent back to each department. Discussion: Sales Tax Distribution and Refund Adjustments Commissioner Madigan advised a memo was sent to the Council last week. There was an adjustment to sales tax. Mike Sharp, deputy commissioner of finance, advised we received $665,000 of sales tax earlier this month. This is about half of what is normally received so they contacted the state as to why and received an explanation of the adjustment. They did analysis to see what this means looking forward. The City should expect to end the year between $10.6 million and $11.4 million in sales tax revenue; which is below the budgeted $12.3 million. Commissioner Franck stated the County and City sales tax separated in 2003. He knows there are a lot of errors. Maybe getting a copy of a vendor list could help. Commissioner Mathiesen asked what happens with people who have a mailing address of Saratoga Springs but don’t actually live in the City limits. Commissioner Madigan stated the address issue may have caused some of the small adjustments in the past but she has never seen such large adjustments as this time. This is why they investigated. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign CSEA Employee Benefit Fund Agreement (17- 227) Commissioner Madigan stated this represents an agreement to participate in the vision plan. The contract goes back to 4/1/17 and they are holding the price. Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/18/17 Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the CSEA employee benefit fund agreement as previously submitted with the agenda and request authorization for the mayor to sign it. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment – (Increase) Open Space Bond Acquire Property Crown Oil Commissioner Madigan pulled this item from her agenda. Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment – (Increase) Woodlawn Avenue Water Project (17-228) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the capital budget amendment for the Woodlawn Avenue Water Project change order as previously distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Use of Unassigned Fund Balance – Correction of Grant Encumbrance (17-229) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the budget amendment – use of unassigned fund balance – correction of grant encumbrance as previously submitted with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Use Contingency Salaries (17-230) Commissioner Madigan stated this is to appropriate $29,110 for the administrator of parks and open land salary for the part that is not covered by the grant in 2017 and $8,479 to the executive assistant to the mayor to cover increase in pay due to the Department of Labor requirement. The contingency currently has a balance of $84,221.56; following this approve, the amount of contingency will be $46,632.56. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the budget amendment – use contingency salaries as previously submitted with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll and Retirement (17-231) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the budget transfers – payroll and retirement as previously submitted with the agenda. Ayes - All PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Amend the 2017 Capital Budget – Woodlawn Avenue Water Main Project (17-232) Commissioner Scirocco stated this is for an additional section on Greenfield Avenue. The contractor is holding the 2016 bid price. The capital budget line must be increased by $90,000. Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/18/17 Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to amend the 2017 capital budget for the Woodlawn Avenue Water Main Project in the amount of $90,000 as presented during th the public hearing at the July 5 meeting. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Change Order #1 with Restore Masonry, Inc. for the canfield Casino Dining Room Restoration Project Commissioner Scirocco pulled this item from the agenda. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with BPI Mechanical for the Saratoga Arts Council Air Conditioning & Ventilation Project Commissioner Scirocco pulled this item from the agenda. Discussion and Vote: Authorize Commissioner of Public Works to Sign Grant of Easement to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (17-233) Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to sign a grant of easement with Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. Ayes – All PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Nixon Peabody Invoice (17-234) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the payment of the Nixon Peabody invoice in the amount $1,953. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Saratoga Springs School District for 2017 – 2018 High School Resource Officer (17-235) Commissioner Mathiesen advised the school district agrees to contribute 65% of the salary. This is an annual agreement. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with the Saratoga Springs School District. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign End User Agreement with Advance ID Detection (17- 236) Commissioner Mathiesen advised this is for the software the Police Department uses for DWI. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the end user agreement with Advance ID Detection. Ayes – All Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/18/17 Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 148 – Noise (17-237) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to amend Chapter 148 of the City Code. Commissioner Mathiesen read the following into the record: “The conduction of any building or construction operations between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. from April 1 of each year through October 31 of each year, in such a manner as to generate an instantaneous sound pressure level of 60 decibels or greater, as measured from any point along the boundary line of the real property on which the sound pressure is generated, on the south side of the portion of Fifth Avenue beginning at the lot designated as 56 Fifth Avenue and ending at the lot designated as 130 Fifth Avenue.” Ayes – All Announcement: Parking Changes on Wright Street and Frank Sullivan Way Commissioner Mathiesen announced the taxi stands are being moved from Wright Street on to Frank Sullivan Place. Removing vehicles from this area will make it easier to enter and exit the track on Frank Sullivan as the walkway is narrow. Discussion: Pedestrian Safety Commissioner Mathiesen stated he received an e-mail last week regarding pedestrian safety. Public Safety invested money in the corridor to maximize pedestrian safety. Both motorists and pedestrians need to be more aware of when pedestrians have the right-of-way in a crosswalk. SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch Racing and Gaming Committee Supervisor Veitch reported they passed a resolution congratulating Chad Brown on his win. They hope to formally present that to him sometime during the meet. Equalization and Assessment Committee Supervisor Veitch reported Ricketts Laundry in Ballston Spa has not paid their taxes in some time. The County is waiting to see what the DEC says about the property before they take it over. Supervisor Veitch stated Saratoga Springs has the month of August for honoring a vet. Charles W. Pell, USMC WWII will be honored. Peter Martin Saratoga County Airport th Supervisor Martin reported a public hearing will be held August 9 at 4:40 p.m. regarding the Saratoga County Airport. They voted today to authorize the public hearing to consider the extension of the lease of the property. Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/18/17 Youth Bureau Supervisor Martin reported they authorized the grant sharing for organizations throughout the County. The City’s Recreation Commission is receiving a grant of $6,825. The grant allocations are slightly down from last year. Saratoga County Shared Services Panel Supervisor Martin reported the estimated savings to Saratoga Springs will be the largest savings. If the City participates in the program and receives the estimated savings, the City will save approximately $135,500 per year. Supervisor Martin reported the City could save $187,900 in premium if they participate in the Medicare retiree plan. Sewer District Improvements Supervisor Martin reported a contract was authorized for a waste treatment plan upgrade for odor control. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Yepsen adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 8/15/17 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 13 of 13