City Council
Regular MeetingSaratoga Springs, NY · April 16, 2019
Minutes
April 16, 2019
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
City Council Meeting
Recreation Center
15 Vanderbilt Avenue
7:00 PM
6:55 PM – P.H. – 2019 Community
Development Block Grant
Recommendations
P.H. – Liberty Affordable Housing
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS(S)
1. City Sustainability Progress
2. Pitney Meadows Community Farm – Update
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of 4/1/19 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of 4/2/19 City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases)
4. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular
5. Approve Payroll 04/05/19 $491,310.00
6. Approve Payroll 04/12/19 $488,544.30
7. Approve Warrant – 2019 19MWAPR1 $755,058.79
8. Approve Warrant – 2019 19APR2 $641,417.42
9. Authorization to Pay Invoice Without a Purchase Order to Goldberger and Kremer, Labor Counsel
MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
1. Presentation: Wesley Community Presentation
2. Proclamation: Arbor Day Proclamation
3. Announcement: Recreation Programs and Leagues
4. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from the Saratoga National Bank - $100.00 Towards Camp
Scholarships
5. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from the Stewart’s Holiday Match - $5,500.00 Towards
Veterans Memorial Park Scoreboards and Scholarships
6. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from Friends of Recreation - $7,339.64 for Playground Swings
7. Discussion and Vote: Approval of the 2019 Camp Safety Manual
8. Discussion and Vote: Approval of 2019 Camp Saradac Trips and Programs
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9. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign NY State Park Permit
10. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the 2019 State of New York Department of
Health Renewal Application for Permit to Operate Camp Saradac
11. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the 2019 School & Group Running Practice and
Training Permit Application
12. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Softball Clinic Co-Sponsor Agreement with
Saratoga Miss Softball
13. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the Tennis Clinic Co-Sponsor Agreement with
the Saratoga Regional YMCA
14. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign MOU with Capital District Transportation
Committee for the Municipal Smart City Street Light Conversion & Evolving Technology Guide Project
15. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Subscription with LexisNexis for Online Legal
Research
16. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the Second Amended and Restated Declaration
of Covenants and Restrictions of Stephen Ethier 166-168 Jefferson Street
17. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Stipulation of Settlement and Discontinuance of
the Matter City of Saratoga v. Robin Courtney et al.
18. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Refund Building Permit Fee for Square Footage: U.S. Navy
Field House
19. Set Public Hearing: Capital Budget Amendment for 2019 Capital District Transportation Committee
Capital CoExist Traffic Safety Ambassador Mini-Grant
20. Set Public Hearing: Capital Budget Amendment for 2019 Saratoga County Trails Grant
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
1. Announcement: Grievance Class – May 14, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
2. Award of Bid: Lake Avenue Bicycle Lanes to M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C.
3. Award of Bid: Lake Avenue Fire Station No. 1 Door Restoration to VMJR Companies, LLC
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Updated 2019 City Fees – Recreation
2. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments – Use of Fund Balance City Center
3. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Insurance
4. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Contingency
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Department of Public Works Contractual Templates with Regulatory Updates
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Amendment to Property Access Agreement with
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation DBA National Grid for Old Red Spring
3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Intermunicipal Agreement Between the County
of Saratoga and City of Saratoga for the Management of Single-Stream Recyclables Collection
4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #1B Time Extension Only with
Trinity Construction, Inc. for Flocculation tank Project
5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Council Approval to Amend DPW Part-Time Laborer Hourly
Wage
6. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #3 with Aktor Corporation for City
Hall Selective Demolition & Asbestos Abatement
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
1. Announcement: Fourth Citizens Advisory Board Meeting
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Revenue Contract with Saratoga County Stop
DWI
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3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign a Contract with M.J. Engineering and Land
Surveying, P.C.
4. Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Vehicles & Traffic, with Respect to Time-
Limit Parking in the City Owned Lot Between York Street and Lake Avenue
SUPERVISORS
Matt Veitch
1. County Board Meeting Report
2. Geyser Road Trail
Tara Gaston
1. Veterans Committee
2. Board Report
3. Saratoga County Planning Board
ADJOURN
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April 16, 2019
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
City Council Meeting
Recreation Center
15 Vanderbilt Avenue
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Meg Kelly, Mayor
Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance
John Franck, Commissioner of Accounts
Anthony Scirocco, Commissioner of DPW
Peter Martin, Commissioner of DPS
STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Shields, Deputy Mayor
Mike Sharp, Deputy Commissioner, Finance
Maire Masterson, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts
Joe O’Neill, Deputy Commissioner, DPW
John Daley, Deputy Commissioner, DPS
Vincent DeLeonardis
Matthew Veitch, Supervisor
Tara Gaston, 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 HEARINGS
2019 Community Development Block Grant Recommendations
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.
No one spoke.
Mayor Kelly concluded the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. and left it open.
Liberty Affordable Housing
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.
No one spoke.
Mayor Kelly concluded the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. and left it open.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Kelly said the public comment period is limited to a total of 15 minutes and individuals are
limited to two minutes.
Mayor Kelly opened the public comment period at 7:01 p.m.
No one spoke.
Mayor Kelly closed the public comment period at 7:02 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
City Sustainability Progress
Commissioner Madigan and Tina Carton, sustainability coordinator, presented. Commissioner Madigan
reviewed the various sustainability projects the City has been working on including the solar park; Energize
NY PACE Finance for green projects; EV charging stations on City owned parking lots; and traffic lights
have been upgraded to LEDs.
Tina Carton stated the City has an award winning walkable downtown. The City adopted the Saratoga
Greenbelt Trail in 2014; adopted the Complete Streets Plan in 2016; and has been supporting CDTA’s Bike
Share. The City also applied for funding through the Transportation Improvement Program for an
additional 3.4 miles of sidewalks throughout the City. The City should hear about this funding by the end of
June. Tina also reviewed the various projects the City has been recognized for such as being designated
as a clean energy community; being awarded the Sole Smart Solar Community designation; Arbor Day
Tree City Foundation recognition; and designated as a Bronze Walk-Friendly Community.
Commissioner Madigan advised the first sustainability fair was held at Skidmore last weekend. The City
had a table there. A City-wide effort is going on to look into changing all street lights to energy efficient
LEDs.
Tina Carton introduced the hub that has been created on the City’s website. The page contains
information on the CDPHP Cycle; complete streets; Climate Smart Task Force; Energize NY PACE
Financing; EV charging stations; municipal energy benchmarking; Open Space Committee; Greenbelt
Trail; and the Spa Solar Park. She also reviewed the projects the various committees and boards are
working on.
Pitney Meadows Community Farm – Update
Barbara Glaser presented an update on Pitney Meadows Community Farm. The land has been totally paid
off in 2018.
Joyce Carroll advised the community gardens are up to over 100 beds with 7 community groups gardening
with them.
Barbara advised they have had hundreds of volunteers working on various projects at Pitney Meadows.
The fields have been restored and will be expanding this year. Last year they grew over 400 lbs. of food
for Franklin Community Center and this year they will have fields dedicated for that use. They will also be
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growing food this year for Saratoga High School. Starting this year, they will be doing informal concerts in
the garden in conjunction with Café Lena. Many community events have been held so far with many more
to happen.
Peter Goutos advised they were charged with making recreation happen at Pitney Meadows. The farms
will be part of the Greenbelt Trail.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to approve the consent agenda as
follows:
1. Approval of 4/1/19 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of 4/2/19 City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases)
4. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular
5. Approve Payroll 04/05/19 $491,310.00
6. Approve Payroll 04/12/19 $488,544.30
7. Approve Warrant – 2019 19MWAPR1 $755,058.79
8. Approve Warrant – 2019 19APR2 $641,417.42
9. Authorization to Pay Invoice Without a Purchase Order to Goldberger and Kremer, Labor Counsel
Ayes – All
MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
Presentation: Wesley Community Presentation
Dave Carr of the LA Group advised Wesley made an application to amend their existing PUD. They are
requesting lead agency status be taken care of and the project be passed on to the City and County
Planning Boards for advisory opinions.
Brian Nealon of Wesley Community advised Wesley currently provides a wide array of services. They
have 700 seniors living on the campus, 600+ employees, and operate with an annual $45 million dollar
budget. They are looking at the services that they need to be providing as times change. The initiative is
to provide more housing and homecare within that; and caring for more memory care individuals. The
application represents the changes and the first time in 20 years of adding brick and mortar. They have
prided themselves on having good relationships with their neighbors and plan to communicate with them
as they move forward through this project.
Cliff Van Wagner, pharmacy director at Wesley, provided details on the project. They propose enclosing
the four corners of the Springs Building and go up 4 floors and have 30% more private rooms. They are
looking to add 100 apartments; 70 for low to moderate income seniors and 30 supportive units. They have
a building to demolish - rebuild a two-story office building and increase the size of their maintenance
building. In the application, they provided a traffic engineer report and the SEQRA long form. Hospice is in
their PUD but is not owned by Wesley.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to add an item to the mayor’s agenda
determining merit for review and to send to the City and County Planning Boards for an Advisory
Opinion. (19-174)
Ayes - All
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Discussion and Vote: Send Wesley Community PUD Amendment to City & County Planning Boards for
Advisory Opinion (19-175)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan second to send to this project to the City and
County Planning Boards for advisory opinions.
Ayes – All
Proclamation: Arbor Day Proclamation
Mayor Kelly read the following proclamation into the record:
A PROCLAMATION OF
THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK
WHEREASE, for more than a century, Arbor Day celebrations have been held in communities across the United States. Principles of
forestry, conservation, and environmental responsibility are important part of our American Heritage, and
WHEREAS, Saratoga Springs is one of more than 3,400 Tree City USAs, with a combined population of 140 million, and
WHEREAS, in 2013, the Saratoga Springs City Council unanimously adopted its first-ever Urban & Community Forest Master Plan,
which committed the City to “preserving and expanding the urban forest”, and
WHEREAS, Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project has partnered closely with the City on trees issued since 2012, beginning
with the inventory of 5600 street and park trees. This inventory was donated to the City to provide the data upon which the Urban &
Community Forest Master Plan was based; and
WHEREAS, this May, the City’s DPW will plant trees, many in the commercial core of the City, a priority of the Urban & Community
Forest Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2019, Sustainable Saratoga’s volunteers will plant 30 large maturing trees throughout the City as part of its
semi-annual Tree Toga planting effort, which will bring a total number of Tree Toga trees planted since 2014 to 255.
NOW THEREFORE, I, MEG KELLY, Mayor of the City of Saratoga Springs, am pleased to join with my colleagues on the City
Council, with the dedicated people of Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project and all their Tree Toga volunteers, and with my
fellow Saratogians, in proclaiming April 26, 2019 as
ARBOR DAY.
Announcement: Recreation Programs and Leagues
John Hirliman of the Recreation Department announced the programs that are currently open for
registration. All information can be found at Saratoga.com.
Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from the Saratoga National Bank - $100.00 Towards Camp
Scholarships (19-145)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the donation from Saratoga
National Bank as described with this agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from the Stewart’s Holiday Match - $5,500.00 Towards Veterans
Memorial Park Scoreboards and Scholarships (19-146)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the donation from Stewart’s
Holiday Match as described with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from Friends of Recreation - $7,339.64 for Playground Swings (19-
147)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to accept the donation from Friends of
Recreation as described with this agenda.
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John Hirliman advised they are purchasing a zero ‘g’ swing for children who have difficulty using a regular
swing. These swings will be installed at the East Side Rec.
As noted on correspondence distributed; the monies are from Saratoga Springs Friends of Recreation
Fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Approval of the 2019 Camp Safety Manual (19-148)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to approve the 2019 camp safety manual
as included with agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Approval of 2019 Camp Saradac Trips and Programs (19-149)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to approve the 2019 Camp Saradac trips
and programs as included with this agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign NY State Park Permit (19-150)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to authorize the mayor to sign New York
State Park Permit as included with this agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the 2019 State of New York Department of Health
Renewal Application for Permit to Operate Camp Saradac (19-151)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign New York
State Park permit as included with this agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the 2019 School & Group Running Practice and
Training Permit Application (19-152)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the 2019
school & group running practice and training permit application as included with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Softball Clinic Co-Sponsor Agreement with Saratoga
Miss Softball (19-153)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the
softball clinic co-sponsor agreement with Saratoga Miss Softball as included with this agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the Tennis Clinic Co-Sponsor Agreement with the
Saratoga Regional YMCA (19-154)
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Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the tennis
co-sponsor agreement with Saratoga Regional YMCA as included with this agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign MOU with Capital District Transportation
Committee for the Municipal Smart City Street Light Conversion & Evolving Technology Guide Project (19-
155)
Kelly this grant is for Smart City street light conversion technology guide to assist cities in the most efficient
ways to light streets for various modes of travel with the least amount of light pollution. The grant was
awarded at the 3/19/19 City Council meeting. The amount is $20,000 with $15,000 in grant funds and
$5,000 in matching funds made up of in-kind services.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the MOU
with the Capital District Transportation Committee for the Municipal Smart City Street Light
Conversion & Evolving Technology Guide Project as included with agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Subscription with LexisNexis for Online Legal
Research (19-156)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a
subscription with LexisNexis for online legal research as included with this agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of
Covenants and Restrictions of Stephen Ethier 166-168 Jefferson Street (19-157)
Vince DeLeonardis advised the City entered into a settlement agreement about a year ago with the owner
of 287 Jefferson Street. That parcel was subject to workforce housing restrictions. We commenced action
when it became know that a unit there was sold at market rate and the owner paid a fine and a
replacement unit was to be built at 166-168 Jefferson. The complex at 166-168 Jefferson is 10 units which
will now have 5 workforce housing units as a result of the settlement agreement. This amendment is to
incorporate that change as well as bank foreclosure and resale.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the
second amended and restated declaration of covenants and restrictions of Stephen Ethier 166-168
Jefferson Street as included with this agenda.
Ayes –All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Stipulation of Settlement and Discontinuance of the
Matter City of Saratoga v. Robin Courtney et al. (19-158)
Vince DeLeonardis stated this is regarding eminent domain matter at 100 Geyser Road. This is a missing
piece of sidewalk to connect our Safe Routes to School Program. This will bring this matter to conclusion
and a discontinuation of the matter.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a stipulation
of settlement and discontinuance of the matter City of Saratoga vs. Robin Courtney et al.
Ayes – All
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Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Refund Building Permit Fee for Square Footage: U.S. Navy Field
House (19-159)
Mayor Kelly advised the U.S. Navy’s operations in Saratoga County has a $5 million per year impact on the
economy. A refund of $2,995 in fees is being requested.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve a $2,695 refund to the U.S.
Navy for square footage portion of the building permit fees for their field house as described with
this agenda.
Ayes – All
Set Public Hearing: Capital Budget Amendment for 2019 Capital District Transportation Committee Capital
CoExist Traffic Safety Ambassador Mini-Grant
Mayor Kelly set a public hearing for Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 6:50 p.m.
Set Public Hearing: Capital Budget Amendment for 2019 Saratoga County Trails Grant
Mayor Kelly set a public hearing for Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 6:50 p.m.
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
Announcement: Grievance Class – May 14, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
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Commissioner Franck announced the annual grievance class will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at the
Recreation Center at 5:30 p.m. Residents are invited to attend to learn how to correctly fill out the
application to grieve their assessments and understand the process.
Award of Bid: Lake Avenue Bicycle Lanes to M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. (19-160)
Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to award the bid for the Lake
Avenue Bicycle Lanes to M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. in the amount not to exceed
$30,700.00.
Ayes – All
Award of Bid: Lake Avenue Fire Station No.1 Door Restoration to VMJR Companies, LLC (19-161)
Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to award the bid for the Lake
Avenue Fire Station No. 1 Door Restoration to VMJR Companies, LLC, in the amount not to exceed
$158,700.00.
Ayes – All
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Discussion and Vote: Updated 2019 City Fees – Recreation (19-162)
John Hirliman of the Recreation Department stated this year several area ice rinks were closing for
maintenance or other reasons. He met with Commissioner Scirocco and Mike Sharp to make this work.
There will be 5 or 6 groups using the rink.
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Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to update the 2019 City fee
schedule as previously distributed with the agenda.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments – Use of Fund Balance City Center (19-163)
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the budget
amendment – use of fund balance City Center as previously distributed with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Insurance (19-164)
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to approve the budget
transfers – insurance as previously distributed with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Contingency (19-165)
Commissioner Madigan advised there is currently $155,800 in contingency; after approval of this transfer
there will be $ 118,251.67 remaining in contingency.
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to approve the budget
transfers – contingency as previously distributed with the agenda.
Ayes – All
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Discussion and Vote: Department of Public Works Contractual Templates with Regulatory Updates (19-
166)
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to approve the department
of public works contractual templates with regulatory updates.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Amendment to Property Access Agreement with
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation DBA National Grid for Old Red Spring (19-167)
Commissioner Scirocco advised National Grid agrees to pay the City an additional $10,000 for the
remaining term of the agreement.
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
amendment to property access agreement with Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation dba National
Grid for the Old Red Spring.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Intermunicipal Agreement Between the County of
Saratoga and City of Saratoga for the Management of Single-Stream Recyclables Collection (19-168)
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Commissioner Scirocco advised the County is extending the agreement for an additional year for the City
to manage the single-stream recycling at the transfer station for $35,000. This agreement will be
retroactive to January 1, 2019 and will run through December 31, 2019.
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
the intermunicipal recycling agreement between the County of Saratoga and the City of Saratoga
Springs for the management of single stream recyclables collection.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #1B Time Extension Only with Trinity
Construction, Inc. for Flocculation tank Project (19-169)
Commissioner Scirocco advised this change order is for time extension only. The substantial completion
time would be extended to April 16, 2019 with final completion time being extended to June 4, 2019.
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to
sign change order #1B with Trinity Construction for time extension only for flocculation tank
project.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Council Approval to Amend DPW Part-Time Laborer Hourly Wage
(19-170)
Commissioner Scirocco advised he is looking to increase the hourly wage to $ 13 per hour.
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve to amend the
Department of Public Works part time labor hourly wage to $13 per hour.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #3 with Aktor Corporation for City Hall
Selective Demolition & Asbestos Abatement (19-171)
Commissioner Scirocco advised this change order is for additional demolition and abatement in City Hall in
the amount of $11,072.
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to
sign change order #3 with Aktor Corporation in the amount of $11,072 for the additional selective
demolition and asbestos abatement in City Hall.
Ayes – All
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Announcement: Fourth Citizens Advisory Board Meeting
Commissioner Martin advised the next Citizens Advisory Board meeting will be held this Thursday, April
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18 at 7 p.m. at the Arts Center.
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Revenue Contract with Saratoga County Stop DWI
(19-172)
Commissioner Martin advised this revenue contract is in the amount of $39,000.
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Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a
revenue contract as distributed with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign a Contract with M.J. Engineering and Land
Surveying, P.C. (19-173)
Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
a contract with M.J. Engineering and Surveying, P.C. in the amount of $30,700.
Ayes – All
Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Vehicles & Traffic, with Respect to Time-
Limit Parking in the City Owned Lot Between York Street and Lake Avenue
Commissioner Martin set a public hearing for Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 6:50 p.m.
SUPERVISORS
Matt Veitch
County Board Meeting Report
Supervisor Veitch reported they passed a proclamation honoring the victory of the Saratoga Springs
basketball team Section II Championship. They voted to hire a full time veterinarian and coordinator for the
animal shelter. The chairman has deemed this year the year of the senior. There will be a senior
celebration on June 26th at Congress Park.
Geyser Road Trail
Supervisor Veitch thanked the council for getting the trail over the finish line.
Tara Gaston
Veterans Committee
Supervisor Gaston reported there was no deceased veteran ceremony this month. Next month they will be
honoring a Saratoga Springs deceased veteran - Tracy Millis.
Board Report
Supervisor Gaston reported Hudson Valley Community College has expressed interest in working with our
community on the development of a maker space. The Public Health Department is working on anti-tics.
Information on tics and tic kits can be obtained from the Health Department.
Saratoga County Planning Board
Supervisor Gaston reported meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday at the County Planning Office.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Ribis
Clerk
Approved: 5/7/19
Vote: 5 - 0
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CLOSE
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
City Council Meeting
Recreation Center - Council Meeting Room
15 Vanderbilt Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
April 16, 2019
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PUBLIC HEARINGS BEGIN 6:55 P.M.
: P.H. - 2019 Community Development
Block Grant Recommendations
: P.H. - Liberty Affordable Housing
Print
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES
PRESENTATION(S):
1. City Sustainability Progress
2. Pitney Meadows Community Farm - Update
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of 4/1/19 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of 4/2/19 City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Approve Budget Amendments - Regular (Increases)
4. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular
5. Approve Payroll 04/05/19 $491,310.00
6. Approve Payroll 04/12/19 $488,544.30
7. Approve Warrant - 2019 19MWAPR1 $755,058.79
8. Approve Warrant - 2019 19APR2 $641,417.42
9. Authorization to Pay Invoice without a Purchase Order to Goldberger and Kremer, labor counsel
MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
1. Presentation: Wesley Community Presentation
2. Proclamation: Arbor Day Proclamation
3. Announcement: Recreation Programs and Leagues
4. Discussion and Vote: Accept donation from the Saratoga National Bank - $ 100.00 towards a Camp
Scholarship
5. Discussion and Vote: Accept donation from the Stewart’s Holiday Match - $ 5,500.00 towards
Veterans Memorial Park Scoreboard and Scholarships
6. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from Friends of Recreation - $7,339.64 for Playground
Swings
7. Discussion and Vote: Approval of the 2019 Camp Safety Manual
8. Discussion and Vote: Approval of 2019 Camp Saradac Trips and Programs
9. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign NY State Park Permit
10. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the 2019 State of New York Department of
Health Renewal Application for a Permit to Operate Camp Saradac.
11. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the 2019 School & Group Running Practice
and Training Permit Application.
12. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Softball Clinic Co-Sponsor Agreement with
Saratoga Miss Softball
13. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the Tennis Clinic Co-Sponsor agreement with
the Saratoga Regional YMCA
14. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign MOU with Capital District Transportation
Committee for the Municipal Smart City Street Light Conversion & Evolving Technology Guide
Project
15. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Subscription with LexisNexis for Online Legal
Research
16. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the Second Amended and Restated
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions of Stephen Ethier 166-168 Jefferson Street.
17. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Stipulation of Settlement and Discontinuance of the
matter City of Saratoga v. Robin Courtney et al.
18. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Refund Building Permit Fee for Square Footage: U.S. Navy Field
House
19. Set Public Hearing: Capital Budget Amendment for 2019 Capital District Transportation Committee
Capital CoExist Traffic Safety Ambassador Mini-Grant
20. Set Public Hearing: Capital Budget Amendment for 2018 Saratoga County Trails Grant
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
1. Announcement: Grievance Class - May 14, 2019 at 5:30pm
2. Award of Bid: Lake Avenue Bicycle Lanes to M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C.
3. Award of Bid: Lake Avenue Fire Station No. 1 Door Restoration to VMJR Companies, LLC
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Updated 2019 City Fees - Recreation
2. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments - Use of Fund Balances City Center
3. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers - Insurance
4. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers - Contingency
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Department of Public Works Contractual Templates with Regulatory Updates
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Amendment to Property Access Agreement
with Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation DBA National Grid for Old Red Spring
3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Intermunicipal Agreement Between The
County of Saratoga and City of Saratoga for the Management of Single-Stream Recyclables
Collection
4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #1B Time Extension Only with
Trinity Construction Inc. for Flocculation Tank Project
5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Council approval to Amend DPW Part-Time Laborer Hourly Wage
6. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #3 with Aktor Corporation for
City Hall Selective Demolition & Asbestos Abatement
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
1. Announcement: Fourth Citizens Advisory Board Meeting
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Revenue Contract with Saratoga County Stop
DWI
3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign a Contract with M.J. Engineering and Land
Surveying, P.C.
4. Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Vehicles & Traffic, with Respect to Time-Limit
Parking in the City Owned Lot Between York Street and Lake Avenue
SUPERVISORS
1. Matthew Veitch
1. County Board meeting Report
2. Geyser Road Trail
2. Tara Gaston
1. Veterans Committee
2. Board Report
3. Saratoga County Planning Board
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