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November 21, 2017 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM 6:50 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 225 – Parking Prohibited at All Times and Time Limit Parking 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. City of Saratoga Springs IT Update 2. Unified Development Ordinance EXECUTIVE SESSION CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 11/13/17 Special City Council Minutes 2. Approval of 11/6/17 City Council Minutes 3. Approval of 11/6/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 4. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #13 5. Approve budget Amendment – Use of Insurance Reserve #13 6. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 7. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 8. Approve Payroll 11/10/17 $664,957.48 9. Approve Payroll 11/17/17 $496,480.28 10. Approve Warrant 2017 – 17MWNOV3 $84,002.35 11. Approve Warrant 2017 – 17NOV2 $477,936.64 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: To Accept the Donation of Flag from Disabled American Veterans 2. Discussion: Workforce Housing Incentive Package for the South Broadway Development 3. Discussion: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign MOU: 209 South Broadway 4. Discussion and Vote: to Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement Between City of Saratoga Springs and DPW 5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Execute Letter to Protect the Historic Preservation Tax Credit 6. Announcement: Human Resources Handbook - Update City Council Meeting 11/21/17 ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Office of Risk and Safety to Encumber Remaining 2017 Insurance Money for the Department of Public Works Fire Loss 2. Discussion and Vote: Risk and Safety Manual 3. Discussion and Vote: Settlement of Article 7 Case for Parcel ID 165.7-4-70 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Set Public Hearing: To Discuss Restore NY application and the Property Assessment List 2. Announcement: 2018 Budget Update 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Guardian for Dental Insurance 4. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll and Benefits PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: Deputy Commissioner Frank Coppola Jr. – Retirement 2. Announcement: Appointment Deputy Commissioner Joseph O’Neill III 3. Announcement: Shared Services with the Department of Transportation (DOT) 4. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice – Milton Cat PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules, Subsection 225-93 Schedule XXVII: Handicapped Parking Zones (A) Two Hour Limit 2. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-77 Schedule XII: Stop Intersections 3. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-87 Schedule XII: Time Limit Parking 4. Discussion and Vote: 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 5. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 2.1 of the City Charter to Set Salaries for the Mayor & Commissioners Starting January 1, 2020 6. Discussion and Vote: Lifetime Health Insurance Benefits for Members of the City Council SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch 1. 2018 Saratoga County Budget 2. Local Law Public Hearing – Target Shooting on Louden Road Parcel 3. NYS Heating Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) 4. 2018 NYS Truth in Taxation 5. Public Safety Committee Peter Martin 1. Board of Supervisors Meeting ADJOURN Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting 11/21/17 November 21, 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 Joe O’Neill, 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 225-Parking Prohibited at All Times and Time Limit Parking Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen advised this is for the electric vehicle parking spaces of which there are 2 in the Woodlawn Avenue garage. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated there should not be parking too close to a corner because it makes it hard to see the traffic. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. Proposed 2018 Comprehensive Budget Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting 11/21/17 Commissioner Madigan advised this is a continuation of the second public hearing of the proposed 2018 budget. This hearing will remain open until the Council votes on the budget. A special City Council meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 5 p.m. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen concluded the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. and left it open. 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. Dave Bronner of Saratoga Springs read a quote from the Saratoga Today regarding the City Council taking sides in the dispute regarding the Charter change. The article stated the state board of elections attorney said advocacy by a municipality in a referendum question is unlawful. He was at the recount last week and the lawyer did nothing. We need to have an investigation at what went on at the City Council table especially those that were against the referendum. It looks like there is going to be a recount. Phil Diamond of Saratoga Springs stated he agrees with Mr. Bronner said. His friend in New York who is an election lawyer stated from the official seat of at an official Council meeting the members cannot advocate for a position on a referendum. He asked Mayor Elect Kelly to make sure we are moving along in the right way. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs thanked Mayor Yepsen regarding changing the policy of stating your municipality when speaking during public comment. We have enough parking lots and hotels. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment period at 7:08 p.m. PRESENATIONS City of Saratoga Springs IT Update Commissioner Madigan introduced Kevin Kling to present an overview of all the City’s IT processes and projects. Kevin Kling, director of IT, used the example of the type of IT systems we have in the Police Department. These programs relate to police officer body cameras, laptops in patrol cars, 911 system, etc. We do daily offsite recovery services. We also have an accounting system that manages payroll and processing of invoices; there is a time system that assists with overtime; etc. This one example involves a total of 38 systems. There are costs associated with all pieces and components of the software we have. The City is a target for breaches; however, changes/steps have been taken to protect the City including training all employees. Commissioner Madigan stated although Kevin only touched on one scenario, that scenario touches 38 systems. They are a small team and staff in IT. They hold on to a lot of confidential data. Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting 11/21/17 Commissioner Mathiesen asked Kevin to further explain the Axon system. Kevin advised Axon’s former name was Taser. They have evolved into surveillance systems including the body cameras. They can integrate videos from other systems together. Unified Development Ordinance Mayor Yepsen advised Beehan Planning & Design are the consultants who are working on this. Tina Carton, sustainability coordinator, introduced Michael Allen and John Beehan from Beehan Planning & Design. She asked the mayor and the commissioners to provide feedback on the draft provided. The draft can be found on www.udo.com. Michael Allen advised the UDO combines all land use regulations including zoning code, subdivision regulations, stormwater, and flood damage protection into one streamlined document. They tried to get as much public input as they could. The project started in October 2015 with a 75% Draft UDO code published in September 2017. Notable changes to the UDO include: new renewable energy systems that cover solar, geothermal, electric vehicle charging; Complete Streets Plan, revised subdivision code, revised home occupations; new street & frontage types; new sign code; new carriage house & barn conversions; new exterior lighting code; new residential district protection buffers, new landscaping standards; new stormwater management; new bicycle parking standards; new civic space & streetscape amenities; and revised and updated use schedule. They are proposing changes to the rural residential (RR) district; suburban residential (SR-1 / SR-2) district; urban residential1 (UR-1) district; urban residential 2 (UR-2) district; urban residential 3 (UR-3); urban residential 4 (UR-4) district; urban residential 4A (UR- 4A) district; urban residential 5 (UR-5) district; urban residential 6 (UR-6) district; and urban residential 7(UR-7) is being eliminated and being absorbed into the UR-3 district. Changes are also being made to mixed use districts such as highway general business, tourist related business, neighborhood complementary use 1 & 2; transect districts; specialty districts. They are looking to remove 3 districts and there are other areas they propose to change. The next milestone is the 95% draft publication. With that draft they will do a City Council workshop; Planning Board and City Council public hearings; and then they will produce the clean copy. Commissioner Mathiesen asked when the 95% draft publication is expected to be ready. Mr. Allen advised they hope to have it ready in a couple months. Their first priority is to have the language right. Mayor Yepsen advised every time a draft is provided, the City has to run it by NYSERDA. She thanked Beehan Planning for getting us to this point. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 11/13/17 Special City Council Minutes 2. Approval of 11/6/17 City Council Minutes 3. Approval of 11/6/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 4. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #13 5. Approve budget Amendment – Use of Insurance Reserve #13 6. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 7. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 8. Approve Payroll 11/10/17 $664,957.48 9. Approve Payroll 11/17/17 $496,480.28 10. Approve Warrant 2017 – 17MWNOV3 $84,002.35 Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting 11/21/17 11. Approve Warrant 2017 – 17NOV2 $477,936.64 Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: To Accept the Donation of Flag from Disabled American Veterans (17-362) Mayor Yepsen advised Joe Pennel, Scott Stevenson, Helen Gordon, and Sid Gordon are here from Marcelle-Nolan #158 to dedicate their flag to the City of Saratoga Springs. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to accept a donation of a flag from the Disabled American Veterans. Ayes – All Discussion: Workforce Housing Incentive Package for the South Broadway Development Brad Birge of the Planning Department advised the package that has been put together includes: residential units; office and incubator; and retail space. The architects have done a lot of work to be sure this works for workforce housing; their development needs; and the entrance way into the City. They are seeking assistance through state and federal tax credits who want to see what the City’s investment is with this project. Some potential for this investment is a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) and suggested a waiver of permits, inspection fees, and recreation fees. They have identified Community Development Block Grant entitlement funding that is not performing as efficiently as it could. They have a housing rehabilitation loan program with $85,000 in it with no applicants with a number of years; a total of $105,000 in currently allocated block grant funds that could be reallocated. The total package for a 15 year PILOT is in excess of $750,000; we are looking at proposing a 30 year PILOT. Bill Teetor of Drew Ventures advised the state is excited about the plans and designs. They asked when they will be back with a local participation package. Brad Birge advised it is important for the developers to attach a dollar amount; i.e. permit fees, etc. for their application. In order to construct the PILOT they need to create a housing development fund company. Commissioner Franck stated he met with the assistant assessor yesterday. There were a few questions they need to quantify before they can provide actual numbers for the PILOT. Vince DeLeonardis advised they are waiting for the formation of the housing development fund company, so they will not be bringing the actual PILOT for consideration and vote. Discussion: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign MOU: 209 South Broadway Mayor Yepsen stated this would be a proposed pocket park. Matt Veitch, chair of the Open Space Committee, advised he distributed a new MOU to the Council yesterday. The MOU includes allowing the City to modify the parcel to improve traffic flow through the intersection. The Committee came to a consensus that the City still should accept this parcel as there is no cost to the City; meets the City’s vision of open space in the gateway area; the 2002 Open Space Plan recommends pursuing open space like this; and the report from Barton & Loguidice states there is little risk to the City with the use of this land as planned. Commissioner Scirocco stated now that he knows there is contamination on the property; he doesn’t feel the City should move forward with this. There is the possibility that policy could change and we are taking on that liability. To change the road we would have to dig it up. It doesn’t make sense to take a piece of Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting 11/21/17 property that we know is contamination. The ground water is also contaminated. This is a liability for the City. Mayor Yepsen stated she doesn’t believe any of them were surprised to hear there is some contamination. The only thing they are looking to do with this piece is put some art there, a bench, and a plaque. A pocket park is a huge improvement from what it is now. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he believes it is a great place for a pocket park and doesn’t see a downside to this. Commissioner Franck stated he is worried about the risk. Commissioner Madigan stated she is convinced after this discussion that this is a liability. We have seen these things come back to haunt us. Is there a way for the City to have involvement without owning the parcel or becoming liable? Mayor Yepsen stated she will have to talk with our legal team and the property owner regarding Commissioner Madigan’s suggestion. Commissioner Franck stated he could only vote in the affirmative if there is no liability. Commissioner Madigan asked if our attorneys could see if there is a way to have the City held harmless. Commissioner Mathiesen stated we paid for a professional opinion and they said it is ok for the City to take this parcel without experiencing liability. Discussion and Vote: to Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Saratoga Springs and DPW (17-363) Vince DeLeonardis advised the DPW contract is a 5 year contract retroactive to 1/1/17 through 12/31/21. There is a 2% wage increase for the 5 year period; an incentive for those who obtain a CDL by increasing their hourly wage by $.25 per hour; they changed the use of sick time from 2 hours increments to 1 hour increments; changed longevity to mirror the City Hall unit; changed vacation that mirrors City Hall; incorporating a vision plan; incorporating a dental plan at the sole cost of the employee; and removed the additional 15 minutes for lunch every Friday so they could cash paychecks. Commissioner Madigan stated the contract calls for an annual salary increase of 2% over the term of the contract. There will be an increase of $1 per hour for employees who hold a pesticide certification. The total increase cost is $1.6 million over the life of the contract. The increase in 2018 related to the proposed contract is $212,000. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the mayor to execute the collective bargaining agreement with DPW as presented. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Execute Letter to Protect the Historic Preservation Tax Credit (17-364) Mayor Yepsen stated this letter is to be sent to the Honorable Orrin Hatch, chair of the Senate Finance Committee and the Honorable Kevin Brady, chair of the US House Committee on Ways and Means. We have a number of properties in the City that have benefited from this. Matt Veitch stated their board is looking to do something in regard to this. The new federal tax bill is looking to remove some of this. A lot of what you see today in the City is a result of the use of this tax credit. Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting 11/21/17 Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the mayor to execute the letter to protect the Historic Preservation tax credit. Commissioner Franck stated the letter was well written. It is tough to get the tax credit as there are criteria to meet. Ayes – All Announcement: Human Resources Handbook – Update Mayor Yepsen announced it has been more than 10 years since the employees have had a human th resources handbook review. She will bring this back to the December 5 meeting for discussion and vote. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to add item to her agenda to set a public hearing to modify the 2017 Entitlement Action Plan. (17-365) Ayes – All Set a Public Hearing: Modify the 2017 Entitlement Action Plan Mayor Yepsen set a public hearing for Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 6:55 p.m. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Office of Risk and Safety to Encumber Remaining 2017 Insurance Money for the Department of Public Works Fire Loss (17-366) Commissioner Franck advised the Office of Risk and Safety is looking to encumber all remaining 2017 insurance monies in line A3031964 / 54779 for the Department of Public Works fire loss. Monies will be encumbered to the Commissioner of Finance in this budget line and shall not exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000). Marilyn Rivers, director of risk and safety advised the City continues to negotiate with the insurance company and a check is imminent. In order to create the encumbrance we need a vote by the City Council as this is not in the Purchasing Policy. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to encumber all remaining 2017 insurance monies in line A3031964 / 54779 for the Department of Public Works fire loss as described. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Risk and Safety Manual (17-367) Commissioner Franck advised the City Safety Committee has updated the Risk and Safety Manual. This Risk and Safety Manual is utilized to obtain significant credits for the City's Property and Casualty Insurance Program. Marilyn Rivers is here to explain the updates. Marilyn Rivers, director of risk and safety, advised there are 2 changes in the book that required update. One is the resolution for the Safety Committee and the second is the fleet safety program. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to adopt the Risk and Safety Manual as described and distributed with the agenda. Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting 11/21/17 Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Settlement of Article 7 Case for Parcel ID 165.7-4-70 (17-368) Commissioner Franck advised this is the parcel discussed during executive session yesterday morning. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded for the City Council to settle an Article 7 case for parcel #165.7-4-70 for the years 2016 & 2017 as follows: Parcel # Original Assessment Negotiated Reduction Refund Amt Assessed Value Amount 165.7-4-70 2016 $395,300 $265,200 $130,100 $788.26 2017 $395,300 $255,000 $140,300 $839.27 The grand total of refunds for the parcel listed is $1,627.53. Ayes - All FINANCE DEPARTMENT Set Public Hearing: To Discuss Restore NY application and the Property Assessment List Commissioner Madigan set a public hearing for Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 6:50 p.m. Announcement: 2018 Budget Update Commissioner Madigan advised the Finance Department has decided to move the vote for the proposed 2018 budget back a week. This will allow for them to properly budget for new DPW contract and to give departments who are working to offset their budget requests some additional time. A special City Council meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 5 p.m. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Guardian for Dental Insurance (17-369) Commissioner Madigan advised the City Hall, PBA, and police lieutenants agreements call for optional dental insurance to be provided. The cost will be paid fully by employees through payroll deduction. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the Guardian agreement as previously distributed with the agenda and authorize the mayor to sign it. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he hopes the City will take on a true dental benefit program so the City is funding the program like other municipalities do. His experience is self funded plans don’t work as well. He will be voting no as he has a lot of experience with this and he is now sitting on the council of peer review and quality assurance. People should not be directed to find providers that are willing to accept fees that are lower than commonly accepted. Ayes – 4 Nay – 1 (Commissioner Mathiesen) Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll and Benefits (17-370) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the budget transfers – payroll and benefits which were distributed with the agenda. Ayes - All Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting 11/21/17 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Announcement: Deputy Commissioner Frank Coppola Jr. – Retirement Commissioner Scirocco announced Frank Coppola, Jr. retired from the City of Saratoga Springs DPW after 23 years. He wished him well in his retirement. Announcement: Appointment Deputy Commissioner Joseph O’Neill III Commissioner Scirocco appointed Joseph O’Neill III as his new deputy commissioner. He started in 1991 as a seasonal employee and has been with the Department of Public Works since. Announcement: Shared Services with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Scirocco announced DOT agreed to allow DPW to utilize their salt barns. This will allow the DPW trucks to be back in their sections faster. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice – Milton Cat (17-371) Commissioner Scirocco advised Milton Cat is a sole source provided for a generator at the water treatment plant. The maintenance work was done prior to a formal purchase order being in place. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve payment of invoice to Milton Cat for the maintenance of the generator at the water treatment plant in the amount of $2,875. Ayes - All PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules, Subsection 225-93 Schedule XXVII: Handicapped Parking Zones (A) Two Hour Limit Commissioner Mathiesen set a public hearing for Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 6:45 p.m. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-77 Schedule XII: Stop Intersections Commissioner Mathiesen set a public hearing for Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 6:40 p.m. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-87 Schedule XII: Time Limit Parking Commissioner Mathiesen set a public hearing for Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 6:35 p.m. Discussion and Vote: 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 (17- 372) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to amend Chapter 225 Article IX Subsection 225-81 Schedule XVI: Parking Prohibited at all times, name of street Woodlawn Avenue, side east, location municipal parking structure top level, posted parking space between Division and Church Street except for registered electric powered motor vehicles while charging; and amend Chapter 225 Article IX Subsection 225-87 Schedule XXII: Time Limit Parking, name of street Woodlawn Avenue, side east, time limit 4 hours 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; location municipal Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting 11/21/17 parking structure top level between Division Street and Church Street, posted space electric vehicle parking only while charging. Ayes – All Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 2.1 of the City Charter to Set Salaries for the Mayor & Commissioners Starting January 1, 2020 Commissioner Mathiesen set a public hearing for Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Madigan stated they don’t normally comment when a public hearing is being set but this costs time and money. We are running in the negative due to the number of public hearings being set. This one is inappropriate at this time as the election results haven’t been certified at this time. She also made it clear at the last City Council meeting that the next Council will be looking at some of these issues. Discussion and Vote: Lifetime Health Insurance Benefits for Members of the City Council (17-373) Commissioner Mathiesen moved to rescind the free health and life insurance benefits for the mayor and commissioners adopted by resolution on December 18, 1989 and amended on December 6, 1993. This motion shall apply only to a mayor and commissioner first elected after 2017. Mayor Yepsen stated she would second for discussion but it doesn’t appear the Council wants to discuss it. Motion failed. SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch 2018 Saratoga County Budget Supervisor Veitch reported the Law and Finance Committee held their meeting on November 13, 2017. They added approximately $465,000 to the budget. He attempted to get additional funding for the Saratoga Springs Senior Center but did not receive a second and removed his motion. They moved th $50,000 from the open space fund into the trails. The next step is the public hearing on December 6 at th 4:40 p.m. with a vote on December 13 . Local Law Public Hearing – Target Shooting on Louden Road Parcel Supervisor Veitch reported the law passed restricts target shooting on the Saratoga County parcel on Louden Road. NYS Heating Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Supervisor Veitch reported the HEAP program opened on November 13th for regular benefits and will close on March 15, 2018. The emergency benefit component will open on January 2, 2018 and will remain open until March 15, 2018. This program runs through the Department of Social Services. 2018 NYS Truth in Taxation Supervisor Veitch reported they passed a resolution that includes an insert in the property tax bills for all residents that outlines how state funding and mandates affect your tax bill. This year our NYS unfunded mandates will total $60 million plus. Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting 11/21/17 Public Safety Committee Supervisor Veitch reported the Committee passed resolutions for a Conflict Defender Office; assistant conflict defender; assistant public defender; and a social worker for the Public Defender’s Office. *Supervisor Veitch advised one resolution for discussion and vote at their meeting today was for a certificate of need for the clinic at the public health building. He voted against moving the clinic to the new building from Saratoga Springs and the new location is not as accessible. The resolution did pass. Peter Martin Board of Supervisors Meeting Supervisor Martin reported there were 3 supervisors who voted against applying for the certificate of need. There was a presentation prior to the meeting regarding the New York Health Act. If the County had adopted this program in 2016, they would have saved $44 million dollars. The County passed a resolution urging the U.S. Congress and Senate to preserve the deduction for state and local taxes. They also voted to authorize additional funds for the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council; they authorized the consolidation of commodity purchasing; and 2 property owners petitioned the County to include their properties in the County Agricultural District. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Yepsen adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 12/5/17 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 12 of 12