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December 5, 2017 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM 6:30 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 2.1 of City Charter – Set Salaries for Mayor and Commissioners 6:35 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 225-Time Limit Parking 6:40 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 225-Stop Intersections 6:45 PM. P.H. – Amend Chapter 225 – Handicapped Parking Zone 2 Hour Limit 6:50 PM P.H. – Restore NY Application and Property Assessment List 6:55 PM P.H. – Entitlement Action Plan 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENATIONS 1. Saratoga Center for the Family EXECUTIVE SESSION CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 11/20/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 11/21/17 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approval of 11/28/17 City Council Meeting Minutes 4. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #14 5. Approve Budget Amendment Use of Insurance Reserve #14 6. Approve Budget Amendments Regular (Increases) 7. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 8. Approve Payroll 11/24/17 $529,299.69 9. Approve Payroll 12/01/17 $498,232.53 10. Approve Warrant 2017 – 17MWNOV4 $7,004.40 11. Approve Warrant 2017 – 17DEC1 $4,349,671.00 12. Approve Warrant 17DEC2 $538,687.74 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Appointment: Board Appointments 2. Announcement: Workforce Housing Progress 3. Announcement: CDBG PY 2018 Application Information Available on City Website 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for CLG-Funded Historic Preservation Economic Impact Study 5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Miller, Mannix Contract Addendum 2 6. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Miller, Mannix Invoices 7. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Contract with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. 8. Discussion and Vote: Approve Position Upgrade Application – Communications Clerk 9. Discussion and Vote: Approve Position Upgrade Application – Administrator – Parks, Open Lands & Historic Preservation ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Award of Bid: Professional Services – Water Treatment Plant Flocculation Tank Equipment Upgrade to Barton and Loguidice FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: 2018 Tax Rate Approvals 2. Discussion and Vote: Restore NY Resolution 3. Discussion and Vote: 2017 Finance Policies and Procedures Updates 4. Discussion and Vote: 2018 City Fees 5. Discussion and Vote: Assignment for Expenses Associated with “Right Sizing” Appropriations 6. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Assignment Refund of Prior Year Taxes 7. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll and Benefits PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Addendum Agreement with Casella Waste Management, Inc. 2. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice – Adirondack Two-Way Radio, Inc. 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Barton & Loguidice, P.C. for the Water Treatment Plant Flocculation Tank Equipment Upgrade Project 4. Announcement: Excelsior Avenue Main Valve Installation 5. Set Public Hearing: 2018 Water & Sewer Rates PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-87 Schedule XXII: Time Limit Parking 2. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-77 Schedule XII: Stop Intersections 3. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-93 Schedule XXVIII: Handicapped Parking Zones (A) Two Hour Limit 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Axon 5. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 2.1 of the City Charter to Set Salaries for the Mayor and Commissioners Starting January 1, 2020 6. Announcement: Pre-Foreclosure and Foreclosure Prevention Mailing 7. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order 1 & 2 for the Survey & Removal of Asbestos in the Dispatch Area of the Police Department Page 2 of 14 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch 1. Nothing at this time. Peter Martin 2. Public Hearing in Ballston Spa for County Budget ADJOURN Page 3 of 14 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 December 5, 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 2.1 of City Charter – Set Salaries for Mayor and Commissioners Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen advised this is to amend the City Charter to delete an existing sentence regarding salary and replace it with a sentence that states the mayor and commissioners will receive a salary of $18,000 and a benefit package. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Amend Chapter 225 – Time Limit Parking Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Page 4 of 14 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 Commissioner Mathiesen stated this involves alternate side of the street parking on Beekman Street between Grand Avenue and Elm Street. Amendment is to change the time to 8 a.m. to be consistent with the rest of the City. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Amend Chapter 225 – Stop Intersections Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen advised this is to add a stop sign (both directions) on West Circular at Beekman Street and South Franklin. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Amend Chapter 225 – Handicapped Parking Zone 2 Hour Limit Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen advised this is to add a handicapped parking space on Division Street at the corner near Railroad Place. It will be a 2 hour zone. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Restore NY Application and Property Assessment List Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Commissioner Madigan advised the original intent to apply was approved by the City Council on October 11th and the final application is due December 15th. The grant request is for $1 million and will be used to redevelop the vacant Universal Preservation Hall transforming the church into a year round performing arts center. Proctor’s will provide administrative in-kind support. Phillip Morris of Proctor’s stated this building has been vacant for 12+ years. This is a unique opportunity to get this project rolling and plan to start the bidding next year. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Entitlement Action Plan Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Mayor Yepsen advised this relates to the South Broadway Affordable Housing Project. The Council approved a package of incentives for the developer to take to the state. The City is proposing to provide financial support for this project. The funds to be re-allocated with this proposal are from the Residential Rehabilitation Loan Fund in the amount of $89,500 and the Economic Development Loan Fund in the amount of $15,500. Page 5 of 14 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 Commissioner Madigan clarified the Council approved their intent to provide potential funding. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. 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 stated the recount request is being heard on December 20th. He asked the City Council to support this action to ensure Judge Nolan realizes the City Council feels it is important. Also, this coming summer we are not going to have the Hats Off celebration or the music on closing weekend of the track. The reason given is street security; we shouldn’t bend to terroristic threats. Phil Diamond of Saratoga Springs thanked Mayor Yepsen for good governance during her time here. He agrees with Mr. Bronner on both points he made. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment period at 7:06 p.m. Commissioner Franck stated part of the issue with Hats Off is less funding being received from NYRA. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he hadn’t heard that but maybe someone can talk to NYRA about that. He personally feels the margin was close on the charter vote but it doesn’t warrant a recount. He has confidence of the how the votes were counted. PRESENATION Saratoga Center for the Family Mayor Yepsen introduced Rebecca Baldwin and Sara Kline from the Center for the Family. She asked them to provide a brief update of what they do and the services they provide. Ms. Kline stated they have been able to do the work they do for over a decade with the support of their city. They played a video of a client sharing his experiences. She thanked the Council for their support. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 11/20/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 11/21/17 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approval of 11/28/17 City Council Meeting Minutes 4. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #14 Page 6 of 14 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 5. Approve Budget Amendment Use of Insurance Reserve #14 6. Approve Budget Amendments Regular (Increases) 7. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 8. Approve Payroll 11/24/17 $529,299.69 9. Approve Payroll 12/01/17 $498,232.53 10. Approve Warrant 2017 – 17MWNOV4 $7,004.40 11. Approve Warrant 2017 – 17DEC1 $4,349,671.00 12. Approve Warrant 17DEC2 $538,687.74 Ayes - All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Appointment: Board Appointments Mayor Yepsen re-appointed Richard Ferguson, Pam Polacsek, and Lu Lucas to the Community Development Advisory Committee for 3 years. Announcement: Workforce Housing Progress Mayor Yepsen announced the project on West Avenue and the South Broadway projects have been in the news lately. This will fill in a huge gap between levels of Section 8 and market value. The site plan for the West Avenue project was approved by the Planning Board. The South Broadway project received a special use permit by the Planning Board and expecting a site plan review submission as the next step. Announcement: CDBG PY 2018 Application Information Available on City Website Mayor Yepsen announced the Community Development Office is now seeking applications. The program year starts July 1, 2018 and runs through June 30, 2019. There is approximately $299,775 in funds available. The deadline is January 31, 2018. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for CLG-Funded Historic Preservation Economic Impact Study (17-379) Mayor Yepsen stated the City is partnering with the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation to conduct an economic impact study of historic preservation in Saratoga Springs. Funding of $18,500 is being provided by grant. Any required match will be fulfilled through in-kind services and donated services by the City and Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation staff. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for the CLG-Funded Historic Preservation Economic Impact Study. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Miller, Mannix Contract Addendum 2 (17-380) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a Miller, Mannix, contract addendum 2. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Miller, Mannix Invoices (17-380) Page 7 of 14 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to pay Miller, Mannix invoices. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Contract with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (17-382) Tina Carton, sustainability coordinator, advised this is for the downtown connector. Grant funding is being provided by the DEC and DOT; capital funds, and local development funds for this project. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Approve Position Upgrade Application – Communications Clerk (17-383) Mayor Yepsen stated this has been approved by Civil Service and the union. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve a position upgrade to grade 6 step 5 effective January 1, 2018. Commissioner Madigan advised these upgrades were budgeted for in the 2018 budget. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Approve Position Upgrade Application – Administrator – Parks, Open Lands & Historic Preservation (17-384) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to approve a position upgrade application for the administrator of parks, open lands and historic preservation/sustainability coordinator; to grade 14 step 1 effective January 1, 2018. Ayes – All Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to add an item for discussion and vote – approval for the mayor to sign a letter of support for Saratoga PLAN’s New York State Conservation Partnership Program Grant 2018 Application. (17-385) Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Letter of Support for Saratoga PLAN’s New York State Conservation Partnership Program Grant 2018 Application (17-386) Tina Carton, sustainability coordinator, advised Saratoga PLAN has been assisting the City with the Bog Meadow Trail. They were made aware of a grant opportunity they can apply for and requesting a match of $10,000 by the City. The grant will provide up to $50,000 for a new boardwalk and trailhead. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a letter of support for Saratoga PLAN’s New York State Conservation Partnership Program Grant 2018 Application. Ayes - All Page 8 of 14 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Award of Bid: Professional Services – Water Treatment Plant Flocculation Tank Equipment Upgrade to Barton and Loguidice (17-387) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for professional services – water treatment plant flocculation tank equipment upgrade to Barton and Loguidice for an amount not to exceed $41,500. Ayes - All FINANCE DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: 2018 Tax Rate Approvals (17-388) Commissioner Madigan stated she is asking for approval based upon the 2018 tax rates based on the 2018 budget approved on 11/28/17. Once these are approved the rates are forwarded to the County for individual bill printing. The year over year tax rate remains stable; there is a 0.01% increase in the average tax rate. The inside district rate is $6.0553, a 0.01% decrease from 2017 while the outside district tax rate is $5.9844, a 0.04% increase from 2017. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the 2018 tax rates as distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Restore NY Resolution (17-389) Commissioner Madigan stated the City and Proctor’s has submitted a grant request of $1 million dollars to Restore NY. The application requires a resolution be passed finding the proposed project is consistent with the municipality’s local revitalization or urban development plan. Commissioner Madigan read the resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, as follows: WHEREAS, The State of New York has established the Restore NY Communities Initiative, a municipal grant program that provides funds for projects in communities across our state that involve the rehabilitation or reconstruction of vacant, abandoned, surplus, and/or condemned residential, commercial, and/or mixed use buildings; and WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs has filed an application under the Restore NY Communities Initiative for funding in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) to aid in the redevelopment of Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. This historic former church is located in our city’s downtown. The project anticipates developing it into a year-round community and performing arts center, with administrative support provided by Proctor’s. It will be an anchor cultural attraction and economic engine, particularly during shoulder seasons. Studies indicate that the project is reasonably expected to generate 80,000 visitors and more than $6,189,964 of impact on our local economy each year. The installation of new HVAC and theatre systems will bring about the full renovation and preservation of one of our state’s and our country’s finest examples of Victorian Gothic architecture, with an area of 31,000 square feet; and WHEREAS, costs for the project are estimated at $8,725,725; and WHEREAS, The Saratoga Springs Planning Board has reviewed the project and has issued site plan approval by decision dated August 9, 2017, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council finds, pursuant to the requirements of the Restore NY Communities Initiative, that the redevelopment of Universal Preservation Hall is consistent with our city’s local revitalization and urban development plans; that the proposed financing is appropriate for this specific project; that the project facilitates effective and efficient use of existing and future public resources so as to promote both economic development and preservation of community resources; and that the project develops and enhances infrastructure and/or other facilities in a manner that will attract, create and sustain employment opportunities. Page 9 of 14 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the resolution just read into the record. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: 2017 Finance Policies and Procedures Updates (17-390) Commissioner Madigan advised this is the annual review of their policies. There were no significant changes. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the 2017 Finance policies and procedures updated and as distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: 2018 City Fees (17-391) Commissioner Madigan stated these are the fees as provided by each department. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the 2018 city fees as distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Assignment for Expenses Associated with “Right Sizing” Appropriations (17-392) Commissioner Madigan stated last year the Council approved and assignment of up to $300,000 of expenses associated with right sizing amounts in the budget for employee wages, benefits, and other costs. It is her intent to renew this agreement and remove the expiration date. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve to renew the assignment for expenses associated with right sizing appropriations as distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Assignment Refund of Prior Year Taxes (17-393) 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 11/21/17 City Council meeting in the amount of $1,627.53. The assignment has a balance of $148,236.39; following approval of this budget amendment $146,608.86 will remain. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the budget amendment – assignment refund of prior year taxes as previously submitted with the agenda. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll and Benefits (17-394) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to approve the budget transfers – payroll and benefits as previously submitted with the agenda. Ayes – All Page 10 of 14 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to add announcement City Council FCC Response Regarding Net Neutrality. (17-395) Ayes – All Announcement: City Council FCC Response Regarding Net Neutrality Commissioner Madigan announced the City Council added their signature to a letter addressed to the chairman of the FCC in support of net neutrality. Net neutrality means equal access to the internet no matter who your provider is. The FCC vote on December 14th will repeal the neutrality laws as we know them. She thanked the Council for getting this together today. The final version of the letter will be released to the public in a few days. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Addendum Agreement with Casella Waste Management, Inc. (17-396) Commissioner Scirocco advised this is for the removal and disposal of municipal solid waste from the transfer station from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with Casella Waste Management for the transportation and tipping of municipal solid waste. Aye – All Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice – Adirondack Two-Way Radio, Inc. (17-397) Commissioner Scirocco stated the City has a maintenance agreement with Adirondack Two-Way Radio. This invoice is due to maintenance and installation work being done prior to a formal purchase order being in place. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded approval of payment of invoice to Adirondack Two-Way Radio in the amount of $1,534.50. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Barton & Loguidice, P.C. for the Water Treatment Plant Flocculation Tank Equipment Upgrade Project (17-398) Commissioner Scirocco stated this agreement is for the evaluation, design bidding, and construction phase of professional services for the upgrade of this equipment. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with Barton & Loguidice, P.C. for the flocculation tank equipment upgrade project. Ayes – All Page 11 of 14 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 Announcement: Excelsior Avenue Main Valve Installation Commissioner Scirocco announced the day before Thanksgiving a water leak on a main pipe occurred. The DPW Utilities Department was able to make a repair on that day. He thanked the DPW workers for fixing this leak and Public Safety for assistance in contacting all necessary parties. He also thanked the City of Troy for providing the City the shut off valve that fit the pipe. Set Public Hearing: 2018 Water & Sewer Rates Commissioner Scirocco set a public hearing for Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 6:55 pm. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-87 Schedule XXII: Time Limit Parking (17-399) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-87 Schedule XXII: Time Limit Parking; name of street Beekman Street; side east; time limit 2 hours 8a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday; location Grand Avenue to Oak Street; and name of street Beekman Street; side west; time limit 2 hours 8a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; location Grand Avenue to Oak Street. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-77 Schedule XII: Stop Intersections (17-400) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-77 Schedule XII: Stop Intersections; stop sign on West Circular Street, direction of travel both at intersection of Beekman Street. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-93 Schedule XXVIII: Handicapped Parking Zones (A) Two Hour Limit (17-401) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to amend Chapter 225 Article IX Schedules Subsection 225-93 Schedule XXVIII: Handicapped Parking Zones (A) 2 hour limit; name of street Division Street; side south; location between Railroad Avenue Place and Woodlawn Avenue; 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Axon (17-402) Commissioner Mathiesen advised this is a 6 year agreement which includes body camera licenses, storage, complete replacement when needed, and a prosecution portal. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with Axon in the amount of $53,665.92. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 2.1 of the City Charter to Set Salaries for the Mayor and Commissioners Starting January 1, 2020 (17-403) Page 12 of 14 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Mayor Yepsen seconded to amend Chapter 2.1 of the City Charter to set salaries for the mayor and commissioners starting January 1, 2020. Mayor Yepsen stated the Council made their position clear that they want to wait on this. The Council members need an increase to encourage more people to run. Commissioner Madigan stated the proposition has been certified by the County. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he thought it was best to bring this up with this Council as this Council is less affected. We are an entire Council away from 2020. th Commissioner Scirocco stated it is best to wait until after the 20 of December before making these decisions. Commissioner Madigan stated they will be looking at this with the next Council. There are a few things that need to be addressed. Commissioner Franck stated he will be voting no on this. He believes the next City Council should be the Charter Commission. Mayor Yepsen stated she will be voting no only because she is not convinced $18,000 is high enough especially if the Council is going to contribute towards their health care. Ayes – 1 Nays – 4 (Mayor Yepsen, Commissioner Franck, Commissioner Madigan, Commissioner Scirocco) Announcement: Pre-Foreclosure and Foreclosure Prevention Mailing Commissioner Mathiesen announced an information postcard was sent to residents regarding programs available for people who are possibly facing foreclosure. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order 1 & 2 for the Survey & Removal of Asbestos in the Dispatch Area of the Police Department (17-404) Commissioner Mathiesen advised change order #1 is for a hazardous material survey done by CT Male and change order #2 is for the asbestos abatement, also to be done by CT Male. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign change orders 1 & 2 in the amount of $31,500. Ayes - All SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch 1. Nothing at this time. Peter Martin Public Hearing in Ballston Spa for County Budget Supervisor Martin announced there will be a public hearing in Ballston Spa at 4:30 p.m. on December 6, 2017 regarding the County budget. Page 13 of 14 City Council Meeting 12/5/17 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Yepsen adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 12/19/17 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 14 of 14