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August 1, 2017 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM 6:40 PM P.H. – Amend Capital Budget to Add Funds from the Open Space Bond Act for Crown Oil Property 6:45 PM P.H. – Incidental Costs Associated with Acceptance of Donation of Crown Oil Property 6:50 PM P.H. – Geyser Road Trail EDPL Property Acquisition 6:55 PM P.H. – Capital Budget and Program 2018 - 2023 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENATIONS 1. 2016 Audited Financial Statements 2. Capital Budget and Program 2018 – 2023 EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Pending litigation regarding One York Street vs. City of Saratoga Springs et al. and Pringle vs. Saratoga Springs Planning Board et al. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 2. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 3. Approve Payroll 7/21/17 $483,419.43 4. Approve Payroll 7/28/17 $506,610.86 5. Approve Warrant: 2017 Mid – 17MWJUL2 $67,119.08 6. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17AUG1 $382,513.23 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Proclamation: Sam Aldrich nd 2. Set Public Hearing: Capital Budget 2018 – 2023 (2 Public Hearing) 3. Set Public Hearing: 2017 Capital Budget Amendment – Ice Rink Rehabilitation 4. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Authorizing Exemption and Payment-In-Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Intrada Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project City Council Meeting 8/1/17 5. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Utilize $20,000 of Open Space Bond Funds for Associated Expenses Necessary to Accept the Donation of the Crown Oil Property at 209 South Broadway 6. Discussion and Vote: Amend the 2017 Capital Budget for Associated Expenses Necessary to Accept the Donation of the Crown Oil Property at 209 South Broadway 7. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Purchase Agreement in the amount of $10,800 with Van Hall Holdings, LLC for Geyser Road Trail Land Acquisition ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Award of Bid: Arts Council Lower Level Air Conditioning and Ventilation to BPI Mechanical, Inc. 2. Award of Bid: Extension of HVAC Services Bid to BPI Mechanical FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum Two to Time Warner Agreement for City Casino Building 2. Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment – (Increase) Open Space Bond Acquire Property Crown Oil 3. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Change Order #1 with August Bohl for the Woodlawn Avenue Water Main Project 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Addendum #2 with Creighton Manning Engineering for the Woodlawn Avenue Water Main 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: Sick Bank Request 5. Discussion: Routine Water Testing Results Found in Household Residence PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from NYRA 2. Discussion: Appreciation Letter from Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service 3. Discussion: Fire on July 20, 2017 SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch 1. National Association of Counties Conference Peter Martin 1. Public Hearing Regarding Airport Facilities Lease ADJOURN Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting 8/1/17 August 1, 2017 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM PRESENT: Joanne Yepsen, Mayor Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance Anthony Scirocco, Commissioner of DPW Christian Mathiesen, Commissioner of DPS STAFF PRESENT: Meg Kelly, Deputy Mayor Mike Sharp, Deputy Commissioner, Finance Maire Masterson, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts Vincent DeLeonardis Matthew Veitch, Supervisor Peter Martin, Supervisor EXCUSED: John Franck, Commissioner of Accounts Franck Coppola, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, DPW Eileen Finneran, Deputy Commissioner, DPS 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 Capital Budget to Add Funds from the Open Space Bond Act for Crown Oil Property Mayor Yepsen advised this property is being acquired in the form of a donation. There are some costs associated with that. Commissioner Madigan advised there are a few items relating to this that will be removed. Open Space Bond money will not be able to be used for these costs as we are at an initial testing phase. This will be brought back to find a different funding source for the testing of the ground. Tony Izzo, assistant city attorney, stated this is not for the purchase of property. The money is for title search. Mayor Yepsen stated due to this she will not be officially opening the public hearings on this. Matt Veitch, chair of the Open Space Committee stated they have been looking at this piece of land for quite some time. Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting 8/1/17 Incidental Costs Associated with Acceptance of Donation of Crown Oil Property This public hearing has been canceled due to recent developments. Geyser Road Trail EDPL Property Acquisition Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:53 p.m. Mayor Yepsen advised they have given comments and suggestions serious consideration. She introduced Robert Hite to provide an overview of the public hearing. Mr. Hite advised this is a re-opening of a public hearing initially held on January 7, 2017. They are proposing a continuous non-motorized connection along Geyser Road from the Milton town line to downtown Saratoga Springs. This will run along the north side of Geyser Road. He reiterated the documents obtained as submitted as part of the record at the January 17, 2017 meeting. He continued to describe the additional documents received and that those documents that are included as exhibits. Peter Faith of Greenman-Pedersen presented the project, objective, and new developments. Putting the trail on the north side of Geyser Road is safer, provides better connectivity to key destinations, and less roadway and driveway conflicts. The City has received 3 grants for the construction of the trail and intersection improvements at Rt. 50. The City is not acting alone; partners include Saratoga County DPW, New York State Parks, NYSDOT, Southwest Neighborhood Association, CDTA, and Saratoga Greenbelt Trail. CDTA will be putting bus stops on the north side of Geyser Road as a result of this project. They have identified 7 properties where some land is required. The total amount of additional land the City needs to construct the trail is just over half an acre. The Saratoga Eagle alternative does not meet the project objective; there are unknown property impacts and acquisitions. The purpose of this public hearing is to advance in the step of property acquisition. Mark Schactner, City’s land use attorney, advised his role in this matter is to make sure the City Council abides by the SEQRA law. Under the SEQRA review mandates, a lead agency had to be named. The City Council sought to be that lead agency; which was contested by an entity. The Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner decided the City was the most appropriate agency to be the lead agent. The City Council caused and reviewed the long SEQRA form. The City Council found there was no adverse environmental impact that would result from this project and issued a SEQRA negative declaration. The City’s SEQRA responsibility for this action has concluded. Kurt Borchardt resident and owner of Artisanal Brew Works on Geyser Road. The idea is good and looks like it is well thought out. People are going to talk about the emotional portion of the project. As a business owner he sees people who want to park at his business, have food and a drink and then walk to SPAC. His objective is a safe path for his patrons to go from his business to SPAC or to Geyser Crest. Ken Williams of Geyser Crest stated he and his family has run, walked, and biked up and down Geyser Road. This path would make things safer for them. He supports this project. Jeff Vukelic, owner of Saratoga Eagle stated he and Slack Chemical have offered to deed property to the City for the purpose of a safer trail. Hundreds of tractor trailers go through the industrial park on a daily basis. He asked the Council to table their vote to see if this is a viable solution. Jack Pompay of Saratoga Springs stated he is against the proposed trail as it is extremely dangerous. The power of eminent domain should be used sparingly. There are numerous costs and unanswered questions. Commissioner Madigan clarified this public hearing pertains to eminent domain. Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting 8/1/17 Amanda Jackson, attorney from Harris Beach, stated she is here representing the Pompay family and Saratoga Springs Water. She submitted several exhibits into the record with an exhibit list. They submitted a letter challenging the SEQRA process by the City. John Romano, mayor of the Village of Ballston Spa, stated he is here to express the Village’s concerns. The Village’s opinion is the City’s approach to the SEQRA process is not adequate. The Village’s concerns are: the offer of $1,800 by the City for the property on Geyser Road does not accurately reflect the true value of the land; the Village’s ingress and egress to Geyser Road will be eliminated; the Village also believes the City did not comply with the SEQRA law; and they have concerns about the safety of the trail. They oppose this project for these reasons. (attachment) Michael Allen of Saratoga Springs stated he is in strong support of the trail. He also read a letter (attached) from the principal of the Geyser Road Elementary School who is in support of the trail. Gene Hickle of Saratoga Springs believes the Geyser Trail is needed for the community and to get to the fields safety. Devan DelPas of Saratoga Springs stated he is past president of the Southwest Neighborhood Association. He read a letter from a neighbor who was not able to be at the meeting. On his way here he noticed a gentleman in his Quad Graphics uniform riding his bike to work. He sees this man and others walking and riding year round. The trail will provide safety mechanisms that don’t exist now. Candace Robinstein of Saratoga Springs and vice-president of the Southwest Neighborhood Association stated she drives to the State Park and then walks to downtown and back. They drive to the park as it is too dangerous to walk on Geyser Road right now. We need to grow with the changes in the City. This trail will be a public benefit. Douglas Myer of Saratoga Springs and chair of the Greenbelt Trail Committee stated he is here to support the trail. The recent development of the land from Saratoga Eagle and Slack Chemical would be a great addition to the route but not as the route. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated sometimes she has to walk to work on Geyser Road. There are a lot of large vehicles. Diana Bradley of Saratoga Springs stated the children are not going to use the alternate plan if it is too far out of the way. She read a letter into the record from Scott Baumgarten who is in favor of the Geyser Road Trail. Jill Sweet of Saratoga Springs stated she hopes all the issues being brought up will be worked out and she will have more areas to explore with her dog. Molly Gagne of Saratoga Springs and president of the Southwest Neighborhood Association stated she is grateful to all for this project. She is here to remind all concerned of the commitment made to the City and County by Saratoga Spring Water as they sought approvals for their recent warehouse expansion. (attachments) Karen Villiswick of Saratoga Springs thanked the Council for their support of the Geyser Road Trail. This trail will be a public benefit. As a bicyclist, she can’t wait for the completion of the trail. John Safford of Saratoga Springs stated this is a great project and the need has been proven. In regards to eminent domain, we should make sure the offer of the alternate route/property is vetted. Dave Morris of Saratoga Springs stated he is also here representing the Clark family. He submitted a letter from the Clark family of their intent to sue if the City continues to take their land by eminent domain. Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting 8/1/17 Tom Harrington, Jr. of Saratoga Springs stated the piece of land that is being discussed will impact with his house and garage. He would like to know what the City is going to do about it. He has to get a lawyer. Isabel of Saratoga Springs stated as a mother of 5 she feels the Geyser Road is dangerous without a trail. She submitted 2 letters from her daughters (attached). She supports the project. Lori McCarran of Saratoga Springs feels the Geyser Road trail is a great project. This will benefit the entire city. Dave Lozan of Saratoga Springs stated it has all been said. He and his wife do a lot of walking and Geyser Road is always a challenge. This is going to be a safe trail with the design of it. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. kept the public hearing record open for written submissions. Capital Budget and Program 2018 - 2023 Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. Mayor Yepsen advised the capital budget has been up on the website. No One spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Yepsen called the meeting to order at 8:22 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 8:23 p.m. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment period at 8:23 p.m. PRESENTATIONS 2016 Audited Financial Statements Commissioner Madigan introduced Brendan Kennedy from BST. The financial statements are on the City’s website. Mr. Kennedy stated the audit work was done in May and June and completed it in June and July. They completed a single audit report. No instances of non-compliance were found. BST has issued unmodified opinions on the basic financial statements and single audit reports. Overall this is a very clean audit. Each year they will visit different departments and ask different questions just to keep the City on their toes. The overall financial health of the City is strong. Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting 8/1/17 Commissioner Madigan stated she sees internal audits being expensive for a city of our size. She confirmed there has never been a significant finding. Mr. Kennedy stated that was correct. There are other controls if the City chose not to do internal audits. Commissioner Mathiesen asked if the 12% for charges for services is normal for other municipalities. Mr. Kennedy stated 12% is not abnormal. Capital Budget and Program 2018 – 2023 Mayor Yepsen presented the 2018 – 2023 Capital Budget and Program. The Capital Budget Committee is made up of representatives for all departments and meets many times throughout the year. The total amount requested for the 2018 Capital Budget is $11,069,323. The top projects of the capital budget are as follows: 1. City Radio Tower - $1,300,000 2. Loughberry Lake Dam Embankment Stabilization & Spillway - $825,000 3. Traffic Signals - $306,669 4. Fire Department – Station 1 Doors - $169,550 5. Fire Department – Fire Engine - $455,000 6. Sanitary Pump Station Upgrade - $550,000 7. Water Main – Kaydeross Avenue West Pipe Upgrade - $1,215,000 8. Gear Reduction Valve – Distribution System - $400,000 9. Improvements at City Water Treatment Facilities - $100,000 10. Water Treatment Plant Pole Barn for Water Tanks - $570,000 11. Public Works Department (City Property & Buildings ) - $1,713,104 a. Katrina Trask Stairway - $60,000 b. Heavy Equipment - $853,104 c. City Buildings/Facilities - $200,000 d. OCA Required Courtroom - $300,000 e. Canfield Casino Rehabilitation - $300,000 f. Safety Committee Project (no included in $1,713,104) - $825,000 12. Public Safety Department - $3,000,000 a. East Side Fire & EMS Facility - $3,000,000 b. Safety Committee Projects - $2,231,219 (not included in $3 million) 13. Mayor’s Department - $400,000 a. Complete Streets Implementation - $100,000 b. Greenbelt Trail Systems Implementation - $200,000 c. Parks and Trail Wayfinding Program - $100,000 14. Recreation Department - $65,000 a. Veteran’s Memorial Park - $30,000 b. East & West Side Recreation Improvements - $35,000 Commissioner Madigan stated she doesn’t have a complete list of all the projects and would like to get a complete list. There is a project listed as Safety Committee for $825,000 under City Property and Buildings but there was no detail provided – what is this project? Tim Wales, city engineer, stated that is the design and geo-technical investigation for Loughberry Lake. Commissioner Madigan stated she has been speaking with Commissioner Scirocco and would like to see some of the $200,000 dedicated to City Hall. Money has been allocated for the east side fire and EMS facility to construct; are we ready for that. Commissioner Scirocco stated a line item should be created for support of capital budget items. Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting 8/1/17 CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 2. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 3. Approve Payroll 7/21/17 $483,419.43 4. Approve Payroll 7/28/17 $506,610.86 5. Approve Warrant: 2017 Mid – 17MWJUL2 $67,119.08 6. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17AUG1 $382,513.23 Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Proclamation: Sam Aldrich Mayor Yepsen read a proclamation regarding Sam Aldrich. Mr. Aldrich’s family was present to accept the proclamation. nd Set Public Hearing: Capital Budget 2018 – 2023 (2 Public Hearing) Mayor Yepsen set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 6:55 p.m. Set Public Hearing: 2017 Capital Budget Amendment – Ice Rink Rehabilitation Mayor Yepsen set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 6:50 p.m. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Authorizing Exemption and Payment-In-Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Intrada Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project (17-238) Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney, advised an issue was identified with the motion made so to be safe we are bringing this back to correct the language of the motion. The resolution is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 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 allocation of HFA subsidy and Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits to finance the acquisition and construction of the Project; and Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting 8/1/17 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 Mathiesen seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with Intrada as attached to the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Approval to Utilize $20,000 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: Amend the 2017 Capital Budget 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: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Purchase Agreement in the amount of $10,800 with Van Hall Holdings, LLC for Geyser Road Trail Land Acquisition Mayor Yepsen pulled this item from her agenda. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT *Commissioner Madigan is presenting Commissioner Franck’s agenda in his absence. Award of Bid: Arts Council Lower Level Air Conditioning and Ventilation to BPI Mechanical, Inc. (17-239) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for the Arts Council lower level air conditioning and ventilation to BPI Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $156,890. Ayes - All Award of Bid: Extension of HVAC Services Bid to BPI Mechanical (17-240) Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting 8/1/17 Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to extend the bid for HVAC services to BPI Mechanical for an additional year under the same terms, conditions, and prices, not to exceed amounts appropriated. Ayes – All FINANCE DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum Two to Time Warner Agreement for City Casino Building (17- 241) Commissioner Madigan advised this is the WiFi project in Congress Park. The addendum is needed to add internet service to the Canfield Casino. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve addendum #2 to the Time Warner contract as previously submitted with the agenda and request authorization for the mayor to sign this. 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: Budget Transfers – Payroll (17- 242) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the budget transfers – payroll and retirement as previously submitted with the agenda. Ayes - All PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Change Order #1 with August Bohl for the Woodlawn Avenue Water Main Project (17- 243) Commissioner Scirocco advised this change order is for the contractor to continue working on the Woodlawn Avenue water main. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign change order #1 with August Bohl for the Woodlawn Avenue Water Main Project in the amount of $130,488. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Addendum #2 with Creighton Manning Engineering for the Woodlawn Avenue Water Main Project (17- 244) Commissioner Scirocco stated this is for additional inspection services. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign addendum #2 with Creighton Manning Engineering for the Woodlawn Avenue Water Main Project in the amount of $13,500. Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting 8/1/17 Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with BPI Mechanical for the Saratoga Arts Council Air Conditioning & Ventilation Project (17- 245) Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with BPI Mechanical for the upgrade of the air conditioning and ventilation at the Saratoga Arts Council in the amount of $156,890. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Sick Bank Request (17- 246) Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to request up to 13 ½ days from the DPW sick bank for en employee. This has been approved by the DPW CSEA Unit. Ayes – All Discussion: Routine Water Testing Results Found in Household Residence Commissioner Scirocco advised the water in the City is safe and free of lead. During routine water samples of households in the City, 7 homes were found to have lead in their water. It was found that the water has been in the system for months as they were away for most of the winter. He has also asked Barton & Loguidice to complete a corrosion study. The state is also offering a free in-home test kit. Christine Wheeler, engineer with the Department of Health, stated she is here to answer any questions the Council may have. Anita Galbowski, district director of the Department of Health, stated they appreciate the quick reaction by the commissioner and getting Barton & Loguidice on board. Jason Howard of Barton & Loguidice stated they were brought on late last week. They are going to work on a corrosion control strategy. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from NYRA (17- 247) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to accept with our thanks a donation from the New York Racing Association in the amount of $16,000. Ayes – All Discussion: Appreciation Letter from Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service Commissioner Mathiesen advised they received a letter of appreciation from the Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service for the assistance they received from the Saratoga Police regarding trespassers. Discussion: Fire on July 20, 2017 Commissioner Mathiesen stated fire, police, and EMS were dispatched to Tamarack Trail for a house fire. A neighbor was able to get in to assist a male occupant out of the house. The cause was determined accidental due to an overloaded extension cord. Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting 8/1/17 SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch National Association of Counties Conference Supervisor Veitch reported the conference was held in Ohio. He severs on the Telecommunications and Technologies Steering Committee. Their main issue was First Net – a government authority and public safety communications network. The government has AT&T as their provided and networks will be built where there is a lack of service. Peter Martin Public Hearing Regarding Airport Facilities Lease Supervisor Martin reminded all there is a public hearing regarding the lease agreement renewal of flight services. Supervisor Martin reported there will also be a public hearing regarding municipal shared services on August 15 at 4:45 p.m. th Supervisor Martin reported the Office of the Aging is sponsoring a senior picnic on Sept 8 at noon at the Saratoga County Fair Grounds. th Supervisor Martin reported the County tax sale is September 19 at 6 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to move to executive session relative to pending litigation regarding 1 York Street versus the City of Saratoga Springs et al and Pringle versus Saratoga Springs Planning Board et al at 9:38 p.m. Ayes – All Council returned at 10:09 p.m. Mayor Yepsen announced no decisions were made during executive session to report to the public. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Yepsen adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 8/15/17 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 12 of 12