City Council

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Sunday, August 19, 2018 The meeting was convened at 12:05 at 31 Church St., Saratoga Springs. Present: Meg Kelly, Mayor Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance, Skip Scirocco, Commissioner of Public Works Peter Martin, Commissioner of Public Safety John Franck, Commissioner of Accounts Deputy Commissioners Mike Sharp (Finance), John Daley (Public Safety) Fire Chief Robert Williams Asst. Chief of Police John Catone Risk & Safety Officer Marilyn Rivers Human Resources Director Miriam Dixon Director of Public Works Michael Veitch Code Enforcement Officers John Donnelly, Jim Herkel IT Director Kevin Kling Assistant to the Mayor Lynn Bachner Anthony Izzo, Asst. City Attorney (acting as Clerk to the Council) After roll call was taken, Mayor Kelly moved to enter into executive session to discuss matters that would imperil the public safety if disclosed. Ayes all. Executive session began at 12:07. Executive session adjourned at 12:20 and reconvened at 112 South Broadway. Adjourned at 12:45 and reconvened at 125 High Rock Avenue at 12:55. Executive session adjourned at 1:10 and reconvened at Mayor’s Office at 1:15. Executive session concluded at 2:01. Motion by Mayor Kelly to exit executive session. Seconded by Comm. Franck. Ayes all. The Council discussed issues resulting from the recent damage to City Hall, its immediate impact on the public health, safety and welfare, and the effect on the providing of services to the public. Reports were received by city staff on progress made at stabilizing the damage, and the possibility of public access to the building at this time. Safety of employees was discussed. Staff indicated testing was still ongoing and more results are expected soon. Mayor Kelly noted that the Mayor is the Public Information Officer pursuant to the City’s Emergency Management Plan. Mayor Kelly moved to temporarily close city hall offices and transfer operations to the City Recreation Center, except that the Police Department will continue its operations in city hall and the Department of Public Works will transfer operations to city facilities on Van Rensselear Street . Also, that the city will continue to explore operations to rent additional office space at locations in the city as needed. Seconded by Commissioner Franck, Ayes all. Mayor Kelly stated that a press release will be prepared today by numerous staff members and that city employees will be informed of the plans for relocation. Determinations will be made as to what staff members will be essential for the immediate transition. Meeting adjourned 2:17 Respectfully Submitted, Anthony J. Izzo Acting Clerk to the City Council Approved: 9/4/18 Vote: 5 - 0