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September 19, 2017 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM 6:45 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 101A Dog Licensing 6:50 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 101 Dogs and Other Animals 6:55 PM P.H. - Amend Street Performer Ordinance 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENATIONS 1. Complete Streets EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Pending litigation: One York Street; et.al v. City of Saratoga Springs; et. al 2. Pending litigation: Regatta View, LLC v. City of Saratoga Springs; et. al CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 8/14/17 Shared Services Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 9/5/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #9 4. Approve Budget Amendments – Use of Insurance Reserve #9 5. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 6. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 7. Approve Payroll 9/8/17 $570,403.58 8. Approve Payroll 9/15/17 $503,495.71 9. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17MWSEP1 $3,649,360.82 10. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17SEP2 $1,337,430.83 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation of Program Printing for 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC01-C00363GG-3350000) for the Saratoga Greenbelt Downtown Connector 3. Discussion and Vote: Establish Community Development Planner Position in the Planning Department 4. Announcement: Beaver Pond Sidewalk Completion City Council Meeting 9/19/17 ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Award of Bid: Sanitary WW Pump Station Upgrades to GPI/Greenman – Pedersen, Inc. 2. Award of Bid: WTP Intake Valve Replacement Project to Clark Patterson Lee FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion: 2018 Budget Update 2. Announcement: Spa Solar Park Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. 3. Announcement: SolSmart/U.S. Department of Energy Silver Designation for the City of Saratoga Springs 4. Discussion: Time & Attendance Update 5. Discussion and Vote: Standard Workday Resolution 6. Discussion and Vote: 2016 Fund Balance Recommendations – Correction 7. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donations on Behalf of the Downtown Special Assessment District for Way Finding Signage 8. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll and Benefits 9. Discussion: Charter Review Commission Fiscal Analysis PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion: How Taxpayer Funds are to be Used by the Charter Review Commission 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Contract with Clark Patterson Lee for the Water Treatment Plant Intake Valve Replacement Project 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Contract with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for the Waste Water Pump Station Upgrades 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Designated Engineering Service Agreements 5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Curbing & Sidewalk Agreements PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion: Public Safety Forum Held on September 13, 2017 2. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 101 of the City Code Entitled “Dogs and Other Animals” 3. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 101A of the City Code Entitled “Dog Licensing” 4. Discussion: City Council Rules of Conduct 5. Announcement: Condolence Jerry Burke’s Family SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch 1. NYSAC Conference Report – September 13 – 15 2. County Opioid Drug Manufacturers Lawsuit 3. Update on Firearms on County Forestland Property 4. Public Defender Meeting in Albany 5. Tire Recycling Program 6. Raising the Age to Purchase Tobacco Products to Age 21 Peter Martin 1. Public Health 2. Public Safety 3. Senior’s Forum 4. County Auction 5. Forgotten Farms ADJOURN Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting 9/19/17 September 19, 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 Mike Sharp, Deputy Commissioner, Finance 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 101A Dog Licensing Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen advised this relates to the fees for dog licensing. He presented a couple slides so the public understands what the change is. The fees will be established by the City Council by resolution. (attached) Commissioner Franck stated anything outside of the County has no weight. We get taxed enough in this world. He will be voting ‘no’ on this. The biggest community in Saratoga County, Clifton Park, has fees that are less than ours. He is not voting for this. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting 9/19/17 Amend Chapter 101 Dogs and Other Animals Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen stated they would like to amend this so police and animal control officers can issue appearance tickets. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:59 p.m. Amend Street Performer Ordinance Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:59 p.m. Tony Izzo stated they have a street performance ordinance and an entertainment ordinance. The investigation is taking longer than expected. They are reviewing both ordinances at the same time. He can only find one municipality in the Country that has an ordinance on this topic. Mayor Yepsen asked that the revised version be sent to the Council within the next week. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen concluded the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Yepsen called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Mayor Yepsen asked for a moment of silence for Jerry Burke. 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 7:04 p.m. John Safford of Saratoga Springs stated the use of eminent domain has no place in this City. It violates everything he thinks about this City. He is in favor of the trail, but this is not the place to use eminent domain. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment period at 7:06 p.m. PRESENTATION Complete Streets Kate Maynard advised complete streets is a concept to accommodate all modes on streets. She introduced Mike Franchini, executive director of CDTC and Anne Benware, senior transportation planner with CDTC. Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting 9/19/17 Anne Benware advised the complete streets is a different approach and process of how to approach things. She reviewed the regional efforts CDTC has undertaken. They cover a 4 county region and cover 79 municipalities. They have a long range transportation plan and a 5 year street improvement program. The Saratoga Complete Streets Program is one of the planning studies they worked on. (presentation attached) Tim Logue, director of engineering for Ithaca, New York joined the meeting by skype. The sidewalks are the responsibility of the property owners. Their program is primarily complaint driven. The city changed from the property owners being responsible for repairs and took on the responsibility for repairs. They created 5 special assessment districts to raise their own funds to repair/install sidewalks. (copy of presentation attached) Commissioner Mathiesen stated the special assessment districts for the maintenance of sidewalks makes sense to him. It is a fair way to cover the costs of such projects. The City should look into this. Commissioner Madigan agreed with Commissioner Mathiesen. Our IT Department is working to bring in a management tool. Commissioner Scirocco asked who does the sidewalk work in Ithaca. Tim Logue advised they have put some of this out to bid. Mayor Yepsen asked Anne Benware what she thought the City’s next step should be. Anne Benware suggested the City do an implementation plan. This should be done by different departments in the City with their advice. Commissioner Scirocco stated he hasn’t seen a plan as to who should get sidewalks. Commissioner Mathiesen stated the City needs to fully understand the cost of doing this including the staff needed to maintain this. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 8/14/17 Shared Services Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 9/5/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #9 4. Approve Budget Amendments – Use of Insurance Reserve #9 5. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 6. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 7. Approve Payroll 9/8/17 $570,403.58 8. Approve Payroll 9/15/17 $503,495.71 9. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17MWSEP1 $3,649,360.82 10. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17SEP2 $1,337,430.83 Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation of Program Printing for 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony (17-297) Mayor Yepsen thanked Advantage Press for the printing of the 9/11 program in the amount of $175. Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting 9/19/17 Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the donation of program printing for the 9/11 remembrance ceremony. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC01-C00363GG-3350000) for the Saratoga Greenbelt Downtown Connector (17-298) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the contract with the Department of Environmental Conservation, budget line DEC01-C00363GG- 3350000, for the Saratoga Greenbelt Downtown Connector. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Establish Community Development Planner Position in the Planning Department (17-299) Mayor Yepsen advised this position will be replacing the community development coordinator position upon the retirement of an employee in January, 2018. This position will be a grade 14 step 1 and has been approved by Civil Service and the CSEA City Hall Unit. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve a community development planner position in the Planning Department. Ayes - All Announcement: Beaver Pond Sidewalk Completion Mayor Yepsen announced approval has been received to complete the sidewalks by Beaver Pond as part of the Safe Routes to School. There is a ribbon cutting at 1:30 on Thursday. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to add an item for discussion and vote to her agenda regarding the return of the donated horse sculpture to Living Resources. (17- 300) Ayes – All Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded that it was stated last meeting there was a resolution attached. There is no need for a resolution; the horse has been removed. (17-301) Ayes - All ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Award of Bid: Sanitary WW Pump Station Upgrades to GPI/Greenman – Pedersen, Inc. (17-302) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for Professional Services for Sanitary Wastewater Pump Station Upgrades to Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $65,500. Funding is in line: H3638122 / 52000 / 1183. Ayes - All Award of Bid: WTP Intake Valve Replacement Project to Clark Patterson Lee (17-303) Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting 9/19/17 Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for Professional Services – Water Treatment Plant Intake Valve Replacement Project to Clark Patterson Lee for an amount not to exceed $75,340. Funding is in line: H3638332 / 52000 / 1249. Ayes - All FINANCE DEPARTMENT Discussion: 2018 Budget Update Commissioner Madigan advised the Finance Department has uploaded all departments’ information into the system. Summaries have been provided to the departments. The proposed comprehensive budget will be submitted to the Council at the first meeting in October. Budget workshops will be scheduled as in years past. The 2018 general fund budget for all departments came in at $48.7 million; 6.9% more than 2017 adopted budget. There are at least 12 retirements scheduled during 2018. The cap of the tax levy is 1.84%. Announcement: Spa Solar Park Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. Commissioner Madigan announced the Spa Solar Park Ribbon Cutting will be held on Tuesday, th September 26 at 11 a.m. at the Weibel Avenue Landfill. Announcement: SolSmart/U.S. Department of Energy Silver Designation for the City of Saratoga Springs Commissioner Madigan announced the Finance Department and the Mayor’s Department worked together and the City has been issued a Silver Designation. Discussion: Time & Attendance Update Commissioner Madigan stated this project has been going on for a long time. The staff has been working on finalizing the system over the years. The system is integrated with the City’s payroll system. The st Department of Public Works is live with this system with the Police Department going live October 1 . City Hall employees will be the final group to go live. Commissioner Scirocco stated they system is working great and follows the contracts. The system is very efficient. Commissioner Franck stated the Charter Commission is always stating the deputies are political deputies. His deputies were not politically appointed as he did not know any of them prior to interviewing them for the position and none of them had any involvement with politics prior to working for the City. Discussion and Vote: Standard Workday Resolution (17-304) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the resolution as uploaded with the agenda. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: 2016 Fund Balance Recommendations – Correction (17-305) Commissioner Madigan advised the recommended contribution to the insurance reserve fund at the last meeting was in the amount of $150,000. It is estimated the insurance fund will be fully depleted this year. She is recommending a portion of the unassigned fund balance be used to replenish the existing insurance reserve in the amount of $50,000 and move $100,000 from the assignment for the refund of prior years taxes to the insurance reserve fund. Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting 9/19/17 Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the 2016 fund balance recommendations for insurance reserve to add $100,000 from the assignment of refund of prior years taxes and $50,000 from the unassigned fund balance as previously submitted with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Accept Donations on Behalf of the Downtown Special Assessment District for Way Finding Signage (17-306) Commissioner Madigan advised the Downtown Special Assessment District has received the following donations for the Way Finding Signage: Saratoga Hospital for $10,000; Stephanie Anne’s, LLC for $140; Silverado, LLC for $440; Wheatfields for $140; Falafel Den for $140; G. Willikers for $140; Saratoga Farmer’s Market Association, LLC for $90; Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company for $190; Northshire Saratoga, LLC for $190; James and Sons Tobacconists for $240; Universal Preservation Hall for $290; Soave Faire for $140; Celtic Treasures for $140; PS Foods, Inc. for $100; Spoken Boutique, LLC for $190; Circus Café for $190; Saratoga Juice Bar for $190; Purdy’s Discount Wine and Liquor for $90; Roohan Realty for $190; Saratoga Guitar for $50; Caroline and Main, Inc. for $340; Lifestyles of Saratoga, LLC for $340; The Shoppe for $140; N. Fox, Inc. for $290; Impressions of Saratoga for $240; Ben and Jerry’s for $190; Creative Sparks for $90; Daying Company for $190; and Columbia Cabinets for $90. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to accept the donations made to the Downtown Special Assessment District for Way Finding signage. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll and Benefits (17-307) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded the budget transfers – payroll and benefits as previously submitted with the agenda. Ayes - All Discussion: Charter Review Commission Fiscal Analysis Commissioner Madigan advised the Charter Review Commission released their fiscal analysis last night. They state the savings will be $391,000 for the City. There was no supporting documents provided and was submitted with several caveats. The financial analysis is a required piece for the Charter reform to be on the ballot. The financial statement shows a saving from the elimination of the deputies but the Charter document states the deputies will serve at the pleasure of the city manager. The public is voting on the Charter as written and the deputy positions are not done away with. The fiscal analysis does not include the cost for an auditor; which will be costly. The city manager salary is estimate from a range of salaries city managers were making in 2015; does the Commission believe the salary for city managers will remain the same in 2020 when this city’s city manager would come in. A cursory review of other municipalities with a city manager shows the city manager has a support staff; like an assistant city manager and should include an executive assistant. The analysis also does not include costs for transition to the new form of government. She feels the current Charter is not perfect and there are changes that could have been made that would positively impacted City Hall. She strongly suggested that what is actually going to be voted on be accurately represented; the fiscal analysis presented is incomplete. Commissioner Franck stated the financial disclosure was submitted last night at their meeting. In the commission form of government the mayor and commissioners have a dual role – attend Council meetings and run their offices with the help of their deputies. As commissioner, 80 – 90%of his hours are put in running his department. The Commission is telling us the city manager is going to be able to do the work (and the hours) of all the current commissioners, mayor, and deputies; 10 people. That is impossible. Mr. Altamari included 4 disclaimers and a best faith efforts statement in the financial analysis report. This is Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting 9/19/17 not a best faith effort; it is not a legitimate disclosure. Does anyone believe one person is going to be able to do all this work? This is the third Charter change that has come forward during his time as commissioner and the achilles heel on all 3 was the financial impact statement. Commissioner Madigan stated a 7 line fiscal analysis is not a fair accurate representation of what it is going to take to do a major infrastructure change to a completely new form or government. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion: How Taxpayer Funds are to be Used by the Charter Review Commission Commissioner Scirocco stated it is important for the Council to weigh in when it comes to spending taxpayer dollars. He is bringing forward the question of setting up a formal review process of material the Charter Commission plans to send to the residents. This provides opportunity for the Council to share objections. They should have the courtesy to share information with the City Council. Commissioner Madigan stated they believe the Council has not authority at all. Tony Izzo stated the Charter Commission can distribute materials with public funds that state factual information and educates the public as to the difference between the existing Charter and their proposal. They are not allowed to use public funds to advocate for the proposed Charter. Commissioner Mathiesen asked what would happen if material went out advocating rather than educating. Tony Izzo advised that happened in the past with a prior Charter Commission. Private funds had to pay for the material. Commissioner Franck advised in 2006 a mailing went out that was clearly advocacy. That piece was never paid for by the City. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to add an item to his agenda regarding the establishment of a review process for taxpayer funded material distributed by the Charter Commission. (17-308) Ayes – All Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to approve the establishment of a formal review process for all Council members to receive copies of taxpayer funded materials distributed by the Charter Review Commission before they are sent to the public. Tony Izzo suggested to Commissioner Scirocco that his motion replace establish with discuss with the Charter Review Commission. Commissioner Scirocco restated his motion as follows: Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to discuss with the Charter Review Commission a review process for all Council members to receive copies of taxpayer funded materials distributed by the Charter Review Commission before they are sent to the public. (17-309) Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Contract with Clark Patterson Lee for the Water Treatment Plant Intake Valve Replacement Project (17-310) Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting 9/19/17 Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Clark Patterson Lee for the Water Treatment Plant Valve Replacement Project in the amount of $75,340. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Contract with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for the Waste Water Pump Station Upgrades (17-311) Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for the Waste Water Pump Station Upgrade project in the amount of $65,500. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Designated Engineering Service Agreements (17-312) Commissioner Scirocco stated there are 8 designated engineering firms; Barton & Loguidice, LA Group, Greenman Pedersen, Ryan-Biggs Clark Davis, Clark Patterson, Mesick Cohen, Chazen Corporation, and Creighton Manning. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the master agreements distributed and presented to the Council for City designated engineering services. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Curbing & Sidewalk Agreements (17-313) Commissioner Scirocco advised there are 11 curbing and 1 sidewalk agreements. The contracts are as follows: • Charles Samuels at 7 Marion Place – 40 linear feet for $1,400 • Paul Milton at 9 Marion Place – 32 linear feet for $1,120 • Jerolyn Ouimet at 11 Marion Place – 35 linear feet for $1,225 • Rik Woldring at 15 Marion Place – 38 linear feet at for $$1,330 • Patrick and Beth Kane at 16 Marion Place – 90 linear feet for $3,150 • George O’Donnell at 17 Marion Place – 40 linear feet for $1,400 • Patrick and Beth Kane at 19 Marion Place – 65 linear feet for $2,275 • Mary Caroline Van der Veer at 20 Marion Place – 100 linear feet for $3,500 • Karin Noob at 22 Marion Place – 51 linear feet for $1,785 • Jill Dolinsky at 26 Marion Place – 100 linear feet for $3,500 • Christine Levy at 28 Marion Place – 50 linear feet for $1,750 • Jo Ann White at 188 Caroline Street – 430 square feet for $3,340 Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the mayor to sign residents sidewalk and curbing agreements in the amount as presented. Ayes - All PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion: Public Safety Forum Held on September 13, 2017 Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting 9/19/17 Commissioner Mathiesen advised the forum went well and they had 3 speakers there to discuss various issues that people find themselves in. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 101 of the City Code Entitled “Dogs and Other Animals” (17-314) Commissioner Mathiesen stated this will allow all animal control officers the ability to issue appearance tickets. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to amend chapter 101 of the City Code. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 101A of the City Code Entitled “Dog Licensing” (17-315) Commissioner Mathiesen stated this is to remove the fees from the code and have fees set by resolution. The dog license is supposed to cover the administration cost and enforcement. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Mayor Yepsen seconded to amend chapter 101A of the City Code. Mayor Yepsen stated she doesn’t want to see the fees taken out of the code but hopes there is more education. Commissioner Scirocco stated he doesn’t feel the fees are too low. You are going to make the money when you find the dogs that are not licensed and getting them licensed. Raising the fee is not going to increase the revenue. He is not going to support this. Commissioner Franck stated there is a reason why the fees are in the code. This is not the last fee that is in the code, he showed where other fees from his department remain in the code. This has nothing to do with the Department of Public Safety and does not help his department. It is the Department of Public Safety’s job to find the unlicensed dogs. Commissioner Madigan stated she does encourage all to look at the fees but to look at the fees in their own department. She supports the amendment to Chapter 101 because that is where the revenue is; finding the unlicensed dogs. Ayes – 1 (Commissioner Mathiesen) Nays – 4 Discussion: City Council Rules of Conduct th Commissioner Mathiesen stated this is his 6 year on the City Council. The rules states every effort will be made from interrupting other council members. He believes it is time to tighten up our rules of conduct so all feel free to express our points of view without be called names or insulted. It is time the conduct at this table is appropriate at the table and in executive session. Commissioner Franck stated it is clear Commissioner Mathiesen is speaking about him. Commissioner Mathiesen constantly tells people they are wrong. He has even told people in the audience that come to the mic they are wrong. That is not polite. Mayor Yepsen stated at any time someone wants to suggest an edit to the rules of conduct they can send the suggestions to her. Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting 9/19/17 Announcement: Condolence Jerry Burke’s Family Commissioner Mathiesen expressed condolences to the Burke family. SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch NYSAC Conference Report – September 13 – 15 Supervisor Veitch reported he severs on the Public Safety Committee for NYSAC. They passed a resolution to call on the governor to impose the 911 surcharge and to use revenues to finances county 911 call centers; they are calling on the governor to get teleconferencing for court appearances; calling on the governor and legislature to allow all counties the option for their local correctional facility to detain persons under arrest being held for arraignment; resolution to prohibit the flying of drones within a certain number of feet of a corrections facility; resolution to opt in to the first responder network; resolution supporting timely correctional officers eligible list; calling upon the state to amend the navigation law to stop boating while intoxicated. He attended a seminar on gaming and one on impacts on occupancy tax collections on Airbnb rentals. County Opioid Drug Manufacturers Lawsuit Supervisor Veitch reported the Law and Finance Committee has moved forward to hire an attorney for a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers and distributors of opioids. The counties are saying their costs have increased due to this and they knew the drug had the highly addictive nature. Update on Firearms on County Forestland Property Supervisor Veitch reported firearms are being discharged on County forestlands. They are discussing if they want to band all discharging of firearms or if they do want to allow target shooting. Public Defender Meeting in Albany Supervisor Veitch reported they hope the state will take over indigent legal defense. Tire Recycling Program Supervisor Veitch reported there is a tire recycling program open to all Saratoga County residents. Registration is required and there is a fee. Raising the Age to Purchase Tobacco Products to Age 21 Supervisor Veitch reported the County is looking to raise the age for purchase of tobacco products to 21. The proposal is tabled at this time. Peter Martin Public Health Supervisor Martin reported a resolution increasing the age for the purchase of tobacco would have great benefit. Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting 9/19/17 Public Safety Supervisor Martin reported the sheriff prepares a report on a monthly basis regarding arrests, etc. Almost every month there has been an increase. Juvenile felonies are up. Senior’s Forum Supervisor Martin reported they had an informative meeting yesterday. A lot of information was distributed. County Auction Supervisor Martin reported the County auction was held tonight. There are 14 properties to be auctioned. Forgotten Farms th Supervisor Martin reported there is a program on September 29 at 6 p.m. at Skidmore regarding dairy farms. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Yepsen adjourned the meeting at 11:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 10/17/17 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 13 of 13