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November 6, 2017 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM 6:35 PM P.H. – Adoption of Universal Taxi Ordinance 6:40 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 201 of City Code – List of City Streets 6:45 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 225 of City Code – Stop Intersections 6:50 PM P.H. – SiFi Network – Citywide Fiber Infrastructure 6:55 PM P.H. – Proposed 2018 Comprehensive Budget 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENATIONS 1. Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, 209 South Broadway 2. South Broadway Mixed-Use (KCG and SEDC) EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Collective Bargaining – CSEA, Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO City of Saratoga Springs DPW Unit of the Saratoga County Local 846 2. Pending Litigation: Index No.: 2016 – 2282 South Alley, LLC vs. Stephen R. Shaw et al CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 10/11/17 Budget Workshop Minutes 2. Approval of 10/16/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 3. Approval of 10/17/17 City Council Meeting Minutes 4. Approval of 10/19/17 Budget Workshop Minutes 5. Approval of 10/23/17 Budget Workshop Minutes 6. Approval of 10/31/17 Budget Workshop Minutes 7. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #10 8. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #11 9. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #12 10. Approve Budget Amendments – Use of Insurance Reserve #10, #11, and #12 11. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 12. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 13. Approve Payroll 10/20/17 $469,710.26 14. Approve Payroll 10/27/17 $482,170.20 15. Approve Payroll 11/03/17 $462,346.08 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 16. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17MWOCT4 $51,140.30 17. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17MWOCT5 $45.00 18. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17MWNOV1 $3,276.72 19. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17NOV1 $1,327,186.33 20. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17MWNOV2 $16,597.50 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: Complete Streets Advisory Board 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with GreenPlay, LLC – Recreational Master Plan 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign NYS DOH Permit 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Invoice – Recreation 5. Announcement: Recreation Programs and Leagues 6. Discussion and Vote: Approval for Mayor to Execute Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Lieutenants 7. Discussion and Vote: Universal CDTA Taxi Ordinance 8. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Invoice – Barton and Loguidice ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Appointment: Commissioner of Deeds 2. Award of Bid: Demolition of 211 Division Street 3. Discussion and Vote: Demolition of 211 Division Street to Dan’s Hauling & Demo, Inc. 4. Award of Bid: Police Department Dispatch Renovations RFP 2017 – 39 to Bonacio Construction, Inc. 5. Award of Bid: Recreation Master Plan to GreenPlay, LLC 6. Discussion: Special Events FINANCE DEPARTMENT rd 1. Discussion: 3 Quarter 2017 Financial Report 2. Announcement: City Center Parking Structure, Solar Access Ordinance, and Mouzon House Lawsuit 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Health Care Plan Rate Renewals 4. Discussion: 2018 Budget Update 5. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Assignment Refund of Prior Year Taxes 6. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers - Payroll PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 201 of the City Code to Add Maria Lane and McKenzie Way 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Change Order #3 with August Bohl Construction for the Woodlawn Avenue Water Main Upgrade Project 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with John Ray & Sons for Temporary Fuel Tanks at the DPW Garage PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX, Subsection 225-81 Schedule XVI: Parking Prohibited at All Times and Amend Chapter 225 Article IX, Subsection 225-87 Schedule XXII: Time Limit Parking 2. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225, Article IX Schedules, Subsection 225-77 Schedule XII Stop Intersection 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Bonacio Construction for Public Safety Dispatch Project 4. Discussion: Charter Vote Page 2 of 14 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch 1. Saratoga County 2018 Budget Update Peter Martin 1. Proposed County Budget ADJOURN Page 3 of 14 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 November 6, 2017 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM PRESENT: Joanne Yepsen, Mayor Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance (arrived @ 6:57p.m.) John Franck, Commissioner of Accounts Anthony Scirocco, Commissioner of DPW Christian Mathiesen, Commissioner of DPS STAFF PRESENT: Meg Kelly, Deputy Mayor (arrived 7:09 p.m.) 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 Adoption of Universal Taxi Ordinance Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Marilyn Rivers, director of risk and safety, advised there are 4 counties adopting this ordinance. The Albany Airport and Amtrak have signed off on this. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Amend Chapter 201 of City Code – List of City Streets Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Commissioner Franck recused himself and left the room as he had a financial interest at one point and one of the streets is being named after his daughter. Page 4 of 14 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 Commissioner Scirocco advised this is to add Maria Lane and McKenzie Way to the list of City streets. Tony Izzo, assistant city attorney, advised he was looking at the wrong map when he put the legal ad together. The names and lengths of the City streets are fine but there is a change in the numbering; Marie Lane should read McKenzie Way to East Broadway east 2 – 10 and west 1 – 9; and McKenzie Way should read Cleveland Avenue to end south 1 – 7. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Commissioner Franck re-joined the meeting. Amend Chapter 225 of City Code – Stop Intersections Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen advised this is to make the intersection of Hamilton Street and Lincoln Avenue a 4 way stop. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. SiFi Network – Citywide Fiber Infrastructure Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Commissioner Franck stepped in for Commissioner Madigan as she had not arrived to the meeting by this time. Commissioner Franck advised this public hearing is based upon the presentation made by SiFi and to get feedback from the public. Charles of Garden City, New York asked if any other proposal was sought? Deputy Mike Sharp stated there will be an RFP going out once the City heard how the community feels. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Proposed 2018 Comprehensive Budget Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Commissioner Franck stepped in for Commissioner Madigan and advised this is the second public hearing as required. This will be left open until the Council is ready to vote later this month. Douglas Myer of Saratoga Springs and member of the Greenbelt Trail Committee stated he supports this budget and pleased to see the inclusion of the Greenbelt Trail. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. Page 5 of 14 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 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. Rich Sellers of Saratoga Springs stated 3 commissioners held a press conference last Thursday regarding a contribution made by the Washington, DC International Management Association because it is trying to influence the outcome of our local Charter change election. This was the association’s second attempt to change our government; the first being a $25,000 donation to the 2012 Charter change group called Saratoga Citizens. They have invested $40,000 in total trying to change our form of government. It is important we reject the influence of out of state money and keep our government under control of Saratogians. (hand-out attached) Bonnie Sellers of Saratoga Springs stated they don’t believe the money was never reported in 2012. Tara Gaston of Saratoga Springs thanked the Recreation Center for the west side rec. She wanted to remind all the importance of who we vote for. Dave Bronner of Saratoga Springs stated at the last Council meeting all talked about leadership. The east ridge EMS station was a leadership failure. Now the person who hopes to succeed Commissioner Mathiesen wants to go with 3 men on a fire truck; that is irresponsible. A demonstration held outside City Hall blocked the sidewalk and pedestrians had to walk in the street to get around it. He would like to know if the police knew about this and if they did anything to open up the path of the sidewalk. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated equal housing is a right. You have to have housing accessible to all. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment period at 7:10 p.m. Commissioner Madigan stated she did say they will be focused on transition as it is a huge job and it will be one of their main focuses. She also stated all essential services would remain intact and they would be focused on passing new laws/ordinances to support the new form of government. Transition is a big job and that is leadership. Commissioner Mathiesen stated we have 2 fire engines and there are times when both are out on calls. It has been determined they need a third engine. Commissioner Franck stated listing the EMS station as an accomplishment is accurate as all members of the Council voted in favor of working towards getting it. Also, he reviewed the financials for Saratoga Citizen and It’s Time Saratoga and he did not see any money from the ICMA (International City Managers Association) in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 reported. He saw personal contributions but did not see the $25,000. It was brought to his attention Friday evening that there was money given. Back then there were lawsuits and they could never figure out where the money was coming from; they were told it was all forgiven and the law firm did it pro bono. There is something odd and will be doing research. Mayor Yepsen advised the project on South Broadway will bring 110 units and the West Avenue will bring 180 units. Page 6 of 14 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 PRESENATIONS Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, 209 South Broadway Mayor Yepsen stated this relates to the property being offered to the City. The City decided to have testing done and this is the result of the testing. Matt Veitch, chair of the Open Space Committee, stated they have been looking at this piece of land for a while. The concern is there were 2 gas stations on that property. Crown Oil, the owners of the property have agreed to donate the property to the City. Steve Lefevre of Barton and Loguidice stated the purpose of the site assessment was to determine if there are any recognized environmental conditions that could impact the City’s decision to accept the donation of this property. They did a subservice investigation which consisted of 4 borings down 20 feet each. The site was previously used as a gas station and in 1999 the owner encountered petroleum contaminants while removing tanks from the ground. DEC reviewed the site at that time and determined the ground would need to go through some remediation. In 2002 the DEC determined no further remediation was required at this site. They closed the spill and no stated no further action required. Barton and Loguidice did encounter a smell at 18 feet down and a gasoline smell in the ground water. Only one boring sample (B3) exhibited detectable concentrations and had exceeded the concentration. They have determined there is residual petroleum contamination at the site. If there is no excavation at the site deeper than 15 feet, there will be no contact with any petroleum contamination. It is their understanding the City plans to use this property for passive use like a pocket park; the liability the City will be accepting by taking on this property is very low. The City should restrict future uses of this property. If the City were to dig deeper than 15 feet than the City could potentially have to deal with contaminated soil. (copy of report submitted and attached) Mayor Yepsen advised it is not their intention to drill a well on this parcel. They only intend to use it as a pocket park. Commissioner Scirocco advised they were looking to change the radius of the corner piece of the parcel to make it easier for tractor trailers to make the turn. The piece they need to change the radius of is B3. South Broadway Mixed-Use (KCG and SEDC) Dennis Brobston of the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) stated this project is for the parcel of land of the Saratoga Diner on South Broadway. This project received a special use permit. The project is workforce development housing at 60% of average medium income as the base and will have mixed uses. Bill Teator of Dew Ventures presented the architecture design. This is a mixed use project with a job creation component. They were grateful to the GAPS (Gateway Access Program) Program several years back that attracted attention to this site. There are 14 units that will support very low income veterans to transition into the community and there are units that will support the workforce to middle income group. The arts and non-profit groups are in discussion at this time. There is a significant amount of public accessibility. There is leasing opportunity on the ground floor and plenty of parking. They are looking to the state for some of the funding that will allow them to restrain some of the rents. (copy of presentation attached) Commissioner Franck stated this project has come a long way. It is a great area for the project and he will help in any way. Commissioner Madigan stated this is a great project and she too will assist with the pilot in any way she can. Page 7 of 14 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 Commissioner Scirocco stated he feels it’s a great project and will fit in nicely in that area. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he is impressed with this and thinks it is a great use of the property. Mayor Yepsen stated she hopes to have a proposal at the next City Council meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 10/11/17 Budget Workshop Minutes 2. Approval of 10/16/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 3. Approval of 10/17/17 City Council Meeting Minutes 4. Approval of 10/19/17 Budget Workshop Minutes 5. Approval of 10/23/17 Budget Workshop Minutes 6. Approval of 10/31/17 Budget Workshop Minutes 7. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #10 8. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #11 9. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #12 10. Approve Budget Amendments – Use of Insurance Reserve #10, #11, and #12 11. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 12. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 13. Approve Payroll 10/20/17 $469,710.26 14. Approve Payroll 10/27/17 $482,170.20 15. Approve Payroll 11/03/17 $462,346.08 16. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17MWOCT4 $51,140.30 17. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17MWOCT5 $45.00 18. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17MWNOV1 $3,276.72 19. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17NOV1 $1,327,186.33 20. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17MWNOV2 $16,597.50 Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Announcement: Complete Streets Advisory Board Mayor Yepsen announced she is re-appointing Steve Godlewski to the Complete Streets Advisory Board. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with GreenPlay, LLC – Recreational Master Plan (17-342) John Hirliman of the Recreation Department advised the goal is to provide development/redevelopment of the City’s parks, trails, and facilities. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with GreenPlay, LLC to prepare the recreation master plan. Commissioner Scirocco stated he hopes the plan will estimate maintenance costs. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign NYS DOH Permit (17-343) Page 8 of 14 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 John Hirliman advised this permit is to run the concession stand at the Recreation Center for their biddy basketball program. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the NYS DOH permit for concession stand during basketball games. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Invoice – Recreation (17-344) John Hirliman advised the invoice is for Fusion Graphics for shirts for the soccer program. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to pay Fusion Graphics invoice in the amount of $2,993.55. Ayes – All Announcement: Recreation Programs and Leagues John Hirliman of the Recreation Department advised the west side is now open and the basketball program started this weekend. All program information can be found on the recreation web page. Discussion and Vote: Approval for Mayor to Execute Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Lieutenants (17-345) Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney, advised there are only 4 members in the unit. This is a 4 year contract retroactive to 1/1/17 and will continue through 12/31/2020. The contract allows for an increase in vacation days from 26 to 29 after 10 years; shift differentials; a dental plan; and a drug testing policy;. Commissioner Madigan advised they were not able to include estimated lieutenant numbers in the 2018 budget but by bringing this forward now they are able to provide a go forward estimate. The total financial impact for 2017 is $22,000 and the Finance Department is working on finding an appropriate funding source. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the mayor to execute the collective bargaining agreement with the lieutenants as presented. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Universal CDTA Taxi Ordinance (17-346) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the amendment to City Code Chapter 215 entitled “Taxi Cabs”. These are the changes proposed by the Universal CDTA Taxi Ordinance. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Invoice – Barton and Loguidice (17-347) Mayor Yepsen advised this invoice was for professional services in the amount of $594.50 for the limited phase 2 assessment for 209 South Broadway. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to pay an invoice in the amount of $594.50 to Barton and Loguidice. Ayes – All Page 9 of 14 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Appointment: Commissioner of Deeds Commissioner Franck appointed the following people as commissioner of deeds: Parker Wilson, Police Officer; Angela McGovern, Police Officer; and Rebecca Zobre, Police Officer. Award of Bid: Demolition of 211 Division Street (17-348) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for demolition of 211 Division Street to Dan’s Hauling & Demo, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $38,700. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Demolition of 211 Division Street to Dan’s Hauling & Demo, Inc. (17-349) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the contract with Dan’s Hauling & Demo, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $38,700. Ayes - All Award of Bid: Police Department Dispatch Renovations RFP 2017 – 39 to Bonacio Construction, Inc. (17- 350) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to award the bid for the Police Department Dispatch Renovations to Bonacio Construction, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $333,637.00. Ayes – All Award of Bid: Recreation Master Plan to GreenPlay, LLC (17-351) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to award the bid for the Recreation Master Plan to GreenPlay, LLC for an amount not to exceed $82,999. Ayes – All Discussion: Special Events Commissioner Franck advised there have been some updates to the Special Events applications and Marilyn Rivers is here to explain. Marilyn Rivers advised they re-did the special event application by splitting it into 3 documents. It is more user friendly and will be posted on the City website. *Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to add an item to his agenda for change order #2 for Mid-State Industries for the Lake Avenue Police Department doors. (17-352) Marilyn Rivers advised when the door to the holding cell was removed they found the flooring immediately inside the doorway to be rotted and in need of replacement. Ayes – All Page 10 of 14 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 Discussion and Vote: Change Order #2 – Mid-State Industries (17-353) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the mayor’s signature for change order #2 for Mid-State Industries in the amount of $1,412.85. Ayes - All FINANCE DEPARTMENT Discussion: 3rd Quarter 2017 Financial Report Commissioner Madigan advised 85% of property taxes have been collected and on target with last year. VLT aid was received in June in full of $2.3 million; the amount of sales tax received through September is $6,458,407 (decrease of $200,000 from 2016); occupancy tax is flat compared to 2016 but are expected to meet the 2017 budget; and mortgage tax receipts have increased in 2017. In the Mayor’s Office building permits have increased from 2016 and there is a new revenue stream of building code fines. In the Accounts Office, revenue is 93% collected; in DPW is 81% collected; and liability insurance has been paid in full for the year. Most department expenses are running between 65 – 75%. Announcement: City Center Parking Structure, Solar Access Ordinance, and Mouzon House Lawsuit Commissioner Madigan advised there were multiple articles last week regarding the on-going lawsuit and the City Center’s parking structure. She released a response to educate the public on this. She invited Ryan McMann, executive director of the City Center to speak. Ryan McMann provided some historical background for the public. The City Center project will use approximately 1/3 of the lot. Commissioner Madigan read what she sent to the press and the City Council. Mayor Yepsen stated she contacted the Times Union to advise they misquoted her. Commissioner Mathiesen advised he supports the sentiments Commissioner Madigan expressed. Commissioner Scirocco stated he supported the solar ordinance rewrite and the lease for the garage. He thought the parking garage would benefit the Mouzon House. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Health Care Plan Rate Renewals (17-354) Commissioner Madigan the health care plans up for renewal are MVP10, MVP25, MVP EPO/PPO and MVP Gold and the rate renewal sheet for CDPHP10. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the rate renewal sheets for MVP and CDPHP as previously distributed with the agenda and authorize the mayor to sign each rate renewal sheet. Ayes - All Discussion: 2018 Budget Update Commissioner Madigan advised 4 budget workshops have been held. She plans to bring forward a budget to be voted on at the 11/21 meeting for vote. This will allow time for finance to continue dialogue across City Hall. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Assignment Refund of Prior Year Taxes (17-355) Page 11 of 14 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 Commissioner Madigan advised this budget amendment is to appropriate funds from the assignment of refund of prior year taxes for payment of the settlement of an Article 7 case voted upon at the 10/17/17 City Council meeting. The assignment has a balance of $149,992; following approval of this budget amendment $148,236 will remain. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the budget amendment – assignment refund of prior year taxes in the amount of $1,756.54 as previously distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll (17-356) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the budget transfers – payroll as previously submitted with the agenda. Ayes - All PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 201 of the City Code to Add Maria Lane and McKenzie Way (17- 357) Commissioner Franck recused himself and left the room. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded that Chapter 201 of the City Code, Section 201-1 Official Street List entitled “Street Naming and Numbering” be amended as presented at the public hearing to add the following streets: Maria Lane from McKenzie Way to East Broadway and McKenzie Way from Cleveland Avenue to the end. The acceptance of these streets is conditioned upon the developer filing all necessary deeds and easements in the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office with written proof being provided to the City of Saratoga Springs. Ayes – All Commissioner Franck returned to the meeting. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Change Order #3 with August Bohl Construction for the Woodlawn Avenue Water Main Upgrade Project (17-358) Commissioner Scirocco advised this change order is the final change order and to close out the project. The project is 100% complete. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign change order #3 with August Bohl Construction for the Woodlawn Avenue Water Main Upgrade Project in the amount of a net decrease of $152,111.32. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with John Ray & Sons for Temporary Fuel Tanks at the DPW Garage (17-) Commissioner Scirocco pulled this item from his agenda. Page 12 of 14 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX, Subsection 225-81 Schedule XVI: Parking Prohibited at All Times and Amend Chapter 225 Article IX, Subsection 225-87 Schedule XXII: Time Limit Parking Commissioner Mathiesen set a public hearing for Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 6:50 p.m. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225, Article IX Schedules, Subsection 225-77 Schedule XII Stop Intersection (17-359) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to amend Chapter 225, Article IX schedules Subsection 225-77, Schedule XII stop intersections as follows: stop on Lincoln Avenue, direction of travel both at intersection of Hamilton Street. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Bonacio Construction for Public Safety Dispatch Project (17-360) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Bonacio Construction in the amount of $333,637 for the public safety dispatch project. Ayes – All Discussion: Charter Vote Commissioner Mathiesen stated if the Charter change passes, these points go away. If the Charter change does not pass, he would like to see this Council increase the level of compensation for future Council members for the increase to take effect 2020; look at health insurance benefits and requiring contributions for those who choose to participate; and establish a date of when a person is no longer entitled to free health care once they leave the Council. He feels it is more appropriate for this Council to make the changes. Commissioner Madigan stated the current Charter needs quite a bit of tweaking. She would like to see a committee of 5 (one appointed by each Council member) formed to review/tweak the existing Charter. Commissioner Scirocco stated he agrees. He made recommendations to the Commission regarding needed tweaking and they ignored it. Commissioner Madigan stated there are issues with real property taxes that were brought up to the Charter Commission by the director of finance and were ignored. Commissioner Franck stated the reason he got into the discussion with the Charter Review Commission was because of the number of hours the feel it takes to run one of these departments. They misrepresented the number of hours it takes. There is no way one person is going to take on all those hours. SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch Saratoga County 2018 Budget Update Page 13 of 14 City Council Meeting 11/06/17 Supervisor Veitch reported the 2018 budget was announced on November 1, 2017 and projected to be $319 million. There is an increase in spending of $16 million due to the public safety facility they plan to build in 2018. The tax rate for residents is $2.29 / 1,000 and not exceeding the tax cap this year. A public hearing has been set for December 6, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. at the County and a vote at the December 13, 2017 meeting. Peter Martin Proposed County Budget Supervisor Martin reported unfunded mandates equal $61 million dollars with the largest item being Medicaid. Some of the other unfunded mandates include pensions; tuition sharing for community college; and early intervention and pre-school. There is $60 million dollars projected in sales tax revenue and the County has been doing well over the past several years. There is new property coming on to the tax rolls. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to go into executive session for collective bargaining – CSEA, Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO City of Saratoga Springs DPW Unit of the Saratoga County Local 846 and pending litigation: Index No.: 2016-2282 South Alley, LLC vs. Stephen R. Shaw et al. at 9:38 p.m. Ayes – All **Council returned at 10:03 p.m. Mayor Yepsen advised nothing was finalized to report. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Yepsen adjourned the meeting at 10:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 11/21/17 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 14 of 14