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Saratoga Springs, NY · July 16, 2019

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July 16, 2019 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting Recreation Center 15 Vanderbilt Avenue 7:00 PM 6:55 PM – P.H. – Amend Capital Budget for “12 Land Purchase Kayderosseros” P.H. – Amend Capital Budget for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector P.H. – Amend Chapter 225 – Alternate Side of Street Parking on Birch Street P.H. – Liberty Affordable Housing 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 7/1/19 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 7/2/19 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 4. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 5. Approve Payroll 07/05/19 $629,740.44 6. Approve Payroll 07/12/19 $555,201.16 7. Approve Warrant – 2019 19MWJUL1 $195.75 8. Approve Warrant – 2019 19MWJUL2 $51,261.47 9. Approve Warrant – 2019 19JUL2 $1,238,578.46 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Appointment: Design Review Commission 2. Announcement: Public Forum: Saratoga Artscape 3. Discussion and Vote: Accept Grant Award from AARP for the Henry Street Demonstration Project by Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding, New Vendor Form, and W-9 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Application for National Endowment of the Arts- Our Town Grant 5. Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector (#1252) in the Amount of $78,500 City Council Meeting 7/16/19 6. Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment for “12 Land Purchase Kayderosseros” (#1194) in the Amount of $6,500 Decrease 7. Discussion and Vote: Extension of Time for Planning Board Advisory Opinion Re: Wesley Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment (PB#20190935) 8. Set Public Hearing: 2020-2025 Capital Program ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Invoice #18022.10 to The Architectural Collaborative for DPW Garage Loss in the Amount of $6,841.50 2. Award of Bid: City Hall Renovations Owners Rep. Construction Manager to CHA Consulting, Inc. 3. Award of Bid: Extension of Bid – HVAC Services to BPI Mechanical Services, Inc. for DPW FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign an IT Service Agreement 2. Discussion and Vote: Budget amendment – Capital (Decrease) 12 Land Purchase Kayderosseros 3. Discussion and Vote: Rescind Prior Use of Reserve Resolution of 7/5/17 – Parkland Reserve for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector 4. Discussion and Vote: Use of Reserve Resolution – Subdivision Recreation Trust: Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector 5. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Use of Restricted Fund Balance Subdivision Recreation Trust 6. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Surpass Chemical Company for Water Treatment Plant 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Amrex for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Faesy & Besthoff, LLC for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Holland Company, Inc. for Chemicals for Water Treatment Plant 5. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice with Amrex Chemical Company, Inc. in the Amount of $7,716 for water Treatment Plant Chemicals 6. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice with Holland Company, Inc. in the Amount of $5,839.39 for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals 7. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoices #8 - #11 with MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. for Route 9 – Kaydeross-Nelson Ave. Water Main Upgrade Phase 1 8. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement Addendum #1 with MJ Engineering and Land Survey, PC for Professional Engineering Design Services on the Kaydeross West and Nelson Ave. Water Main Upgrade Project Phase 2 9. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order 2 with Bellamy Construction Company, Inc. for Route 9-Kaydeross-Nelson Ave Water Main Upgrade Phase 1 10. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #2 with Trinity Construction, Inc. for Credit of $1,638.11 on the Nelson Avenue Drainage Improvement Phase 5 Project 11. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with BPI Mechanical Service for HVAC Services 12. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with CHA Consulting, Inc. for Owners Representative and Construction Management for City Hall Renovation Project Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/16/19 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with BPI Mechanical Services, Inc. 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with BPI Mechanical Services, Inc. for HVAC Services 3. Announcement: Citizens Advisory Board Meeting 4. Discussion and Vote: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code Vehicles and Traffic with Respect to Parking on Birch Street 5. Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code with Respect to Parking on Israel Lane SUPERVISORS Nothing at this time. ADJOURN Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/16/19 July 16, 2019 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting Recreation Center 15 Vanderbilt Avenue 7:00 PM PRESENT: 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 John Daley, Deputy Commissioner, DPS Joe O’Neill, Deputy Commissioner, DPW Vincent DeLeonardis EXCUSED: Meg Kelly, Mayor Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance 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 Amend Capital Budget for “12 Land Purchase Kayderosseros” Commissioner Scirocco opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Commissioner Scirocco stated the City budgeted for a $30,000 grant from Saratoga County in 2012. The amount received was $6,500 less - $23,500. This amendment is to correct the capital budget amount so it matches the amount received. No one spoke. Commissioner Scirocco closed the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. Amend Capital Budget for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/16/19 Commissioner Scirocco opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. Commissioner Scirocco advised in 2017 $78,500 in funds for the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector were over committed and no longer available. No one spoke. Commissioner Scirocco closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. Amend Chapter 225 – Alternate Side of Street Parking on Birch Street Commissioner Scirocco opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. Commissioner Martin advised the street is very narrow and may at time obstruct the ability for emergency vehicles to get through. They are proposing alternate side of the street parking for the entire length of the street. No one spoke. Commissioner Scirocco closed the public hearing at 6:59 p.m. Liberty Affordable Housing Commissioner Scirocco opened the public hearing at 6:59 p.m. Commissioner Franck advised at the July 2nd City Council meeting a representative from Liberty attended and advised the endangered species portion of SEQRA had been completed and a report would be out July 8th. The report hasn’t been completed but will be in the near future. No one spoke. Commissioner Scirocco concluded the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. and left it open. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Scirocco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Commissioner Scirocco said the public comment period is limited to a total of 15 minutes and individuals are limited to two minutes. Commissioner Scirocco opened the public comment period at 7:00 p.m. Al Turkheimer of Woodlawn Avenue stated the homeless population should have a census taken as not all are from Saratoga Springs. This is a county wide issue. He also stated the Recreation Department should be funded fully and they should not be collecting money for parking as the money does not get to the right place. He stated Spectrum is charging for installation of cable into your house even if you are wired and also charges you $5 to enroll in automatic pay. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated the City is open 365 days a year not just for track season. There are no parking spaces in this area for home aids to get to their clients’ home. Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/16/19 Commissioner Scirocco closed the public comment period at 7:06 p.m. Commissioner Martin stated he agrees with Mr. Turkheimer’s comments regarding homeless population being regional and state issues; not just a City issue. He also stated they plan to take action with the parking in this area. The City will be acquiring additional land in this area for a parking lot alleviating some on street parking. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 7/1/19 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 7/2/19 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 4. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 5. Approve Payroll 07/05/19 $629,740.44 6. Approve Payroll 07/12/19 $555,201.16 7. Approve Warrant – 2019 19MWJUL1 $195.75 8. Approve Warrant – 2019 19MWJUL2 $51,261.47 9. Approve Warrant – 2019 19JUL2 $1,238,578.46 Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT (Commissioner Scirocco will be reading Mayor Kelly’s agenda in her absence) Appointment: Design Review Commission Commissioner Scirocco stated the mayor is re-appointing Steven Rowland as an alternate to the Design Review Commission from 7/1/19 – 6/30/21. Announcement: Public Forum: Saratoga Artscape Commissioner Scirocco announced the objective of the forum is to obtain feedback from the public regarding design and scope of the project Saratoga Artscape. The forum will be held on Wednesday, July 24th at 6 p.m. in the City Council Room at the Recreation Center. Discussion and Vote: Accept Grant Award from AARP for the Henry Street Demonstration Project by Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding, New Vendor Form, and W-9 (19-311) Commissioner Scirocco advised the City has been awarded an $8,000 AARP grant for the Henry Street Demonstration Project which is installing a contra-flow cycle track and converting a 2-way street into a 1- way street. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to accept the grant award from AARP for the Henry Street Demonstration Project by authorizing the mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding, new vendor form, and W-9. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Application for National Endowment of the Arts-Our Town Grant (19-312) Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/16/19 Commissioner Scirocco advised this application requires a partnership between a local government entity and a non-profit arts organization. The City will be entering into a partnership with the Capital District Art Center and will request $50,000. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign application for National Endowment of the Arts – Our Town Grant as described with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector (#1252) in the Amount of $78,500 (19-313) Commissioner Scirocco advised the funding source is being changed; there is no increase or decrease in the capital budget. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to approve the capital budget amendment for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector #1252 in the amount of $78,500 as described with the agenda. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment for “12 Land Purchase Kayderosseros” (#1194) in the Amount of $6,500 Decrease This item was pulled from the agenda. Discussion and Vote: Extension of Time for Planning Board Advisory Opinion Re: Wesley Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment (PB#20190935) (19-314) Commissioner Scirocco advised the Planning Board asked for a second extension of an additional 60 days to complete the review of this project. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve a 60 day extension of time for the Planning Board advisory regarding Wesley Planned Unit Development Amendment – PB #20190935 as described with the agenda. Ayes – All Set Public Hearing: 2020-2025 Capital Program Commissioner Scirocco set 2 public hearings for the 2020 – 2025 Capital Program; August 6, 2019 at 6:50 p.m. and August 20, 2019 at 6:55 p.m. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Invoice #18022.10 to The Architectural Collaborative for DPW Garage Loss in the Amount of $6,841.50 (19-315) Commissioner Franck advised this invoice is for the internal design of 211 Division Street. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to approve payment of invoice #18022.10 to The Architectural Collaborative in the amount of $6,841.50 for 211 Division Street. Ayes – All Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/16/19 Award of Bid: City Hall Renovations Owners Rep. Construction Manager to CHA Consulting, Inc. (19-316) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to award the bid for City Hall Renovations Owners Representative Construction Manager to CHA Consulting, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $106,600. Ayes – All Award of Bid: Extension of Bid – HVAC Services to BPI Mechanical Services, Inc. for DPW (19-317) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to extend the award of bid for HVAC Services to BPI Mechanical Services, Inc. for the Department of Public Works for an additional year under the same terms, conditions and prices. Ayes - All FINANCE DEPARTMENT (Commissioner Franck will be reading Commissioner Madigan’s agenda in her absence.) Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign an IT Service Agreement (19-318) Commissioner Franck advised information was distributed by the deputy commissioner. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to approve the mayor to sign an IT service agreement as distributed by the deputy commissioner of finance. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget amendment – Capital (Decrease) 12 Land Purchase Kayderosseros This item was pulled from the agenda. Discussion and Vote: Rescind Prior Use of Reserve Resolution of 7/5/17 – Parkland Reserve for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector (19-319) Commissioner Franck advised this resolution will rescind the July 5, 2017 use of parkland reserve for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector Project. The reserve funds were over committed. The resolution is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK TO RESCIND A PRIOR RESLUTION OF 07/05/17 Mayor Meg Kelly Commissioner Michele Madigan Commissioner Anthony Scirocco Commissioner Peter Martin Commissioner John P. Franck BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs as follows: WHEREAS, on July 5, 2017, the City Council approved by resolution an increase to the Project entitled “Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector” in the amount of $78,500.00. WHEREAS, further review establishes that the aforementioned increase as described in that resolution is not appropriate at this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Prior resolution establishing the above desired increase in the appropriation for the “Saratoga Greenbelt Downtown Connector” project in the amount of $78,500.00 is hereby rescinded. Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/16/19 Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to rescind the prior use of reserve resolution of 7/5/17 Parkland Reserve for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector as previously distributed with this agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Use of Reserve Resolution – Subdivision Recreation Trust: Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector (19-320) Commissioner Franck advised this resolution will authorize the use of subdivision recreation trust for the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector Project in the amount of $78,500. This replaces the parkland reserve funds rescinded earlier. The resolution is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK TO RESCIND A PRIOR RESLUTION OF 07/05/17 Mayor Meg Kelly Commissioner Michele Madigan Commissioner Anthony Scirocco Commissioner Peter Martin Commissioner John P. Franck BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs has established a subdivision recreation fund as part of its Subdivision Regulations and as part of its Zoning Ordinance (Section 7.2.18). The purpose of the subdivision recreation fund is to use site plan fees paid in lieu of usable recreation land for “neighborhood park, playground or recreation purposes, including the acquisition and improvement of property”; and WHEREAS, the City Council has approved a project in the capital budget and program known as “Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector” project. This project is designed to establish safe, comfortable, and convenient travel to the greatest extent possible for users of all abilities including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that expenditures for this project are in accordance with the purposes of the subdivision recreation fund. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The City Council finds the expenditure relative to “Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector” project in the sum of $78,500, are in accordance with the subdivision recreation fund. 2. The City Council hereby authorizes said payment of $78,500 to be paid from said fund for said purpose. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to approve the use of reserve resolution – subdivision recreation trust – Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector as previously distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Use of Restricted Fund Balance Subdivision Recreation Trust (19-321) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to approve the budget amendment – use of restricted fund balance subdivision recreation trust as previously distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll (19-322) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to approve budget transfers – payroll as previously distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/16/19 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Surpass Chemical Company for Water Treatment Plant (19-323) Commissioner Scirocco advised the water treatment plant requires the use of more chemicals in the summer than in the winter. This addendum is to increase the contract amount for fiscal year 2019 or the additional chemicals. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the mayor to sign addendum #1 in the amount not to exceed $35,000 with Surpass Chemical Company. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Amrex for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals (19-324) Commissioner Scirocco stated this addendum is to increase the contract amount for fiscal year 2019. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the mayor to sign addendum #1 with Amrex in the amount not to exceed $10,000. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Faesy & Besthoff, LLC for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals (19-325) Commissioner Scirocco stated this addendum is to increase the contract amount for fiscal year 2019. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to approve the mayor to sign addendum #1 in the amount not to exceed $3,400 with Faesy & Besthoff, LLC for the Water Treatment Plant chemicals. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Holland Company, Inc. for Chemicals for Water Treatment Plant (19-326) Commissioner Scirocco stated this addendum is to increase the contract amount for fiscal year 2019. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the mayor to sign addendum #1 with Holland Company, Inc. in the amount of $38,000. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice with Amrex Chemical Company, Inc. in the Amount of $7,716 for water Treatment Plant Chemicals (19-327) Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve payment of invoice #200839 in the amount of $7,716.10 with Amrex Chemical Company, Inc. for Water Treatment Plant chemicals. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice with Holland Company, Inc. in the Amount of $5,839.39 for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals (19-328) Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/16/19 Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve payment of invoice #17166 in the amount of $5,839.39 with Holland Company, Inc. Water Treatment Plant chemicals. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoices #8 - #11 with MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. for Route 9 – Kaydeross-Nelson Ave. Water Main Upgrade Phase 1 (19-329) Commissioner Scirocco advised DOT required full time inspection of any work done in their right-of-way. This resulted in $98,602.50 in construction observation cost. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve payment of invoice 8, 9, 10, and 11 in a total amount of $98,602.50 to M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. for the Route 9 – Kaydeross Nelson Avenue water main phase 1. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement Addendum #1 with MJ Engineering and Land Survey, PC for Professional Engineering Design Services on the Kaydeross West and Nelson Ave. Water Main Upgrade Project Phase 2 (19-330) Commissioner Scirocco advised this is for additional contract administration and construction inspection services for phase 2 in an amount not to exceed $90,200. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign agreement with MJ Engineering and Land Survey, P.C. for professional engineering design services on the Kaydeross West and Nelson Avenue water main upgrade project phase 2 in the amount of $90,200. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order 2 with Bellamy Construction Company, Inc. for Route 9-Kaydeross-Nelson Ave Water Main Upgrade Phase 1 (19-331) Commissioner Scirocco advised this change order adjusts the contract price to account for unforeseen soil conditions and rock drilling to install the water main. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded for the mayor to sign change order 2 with Bellamy Construction in the amount of $89,521.44 for the Route 9 Kaydeross Nelson Avenue water main upgrade phase 1. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #2 with Trinity Construction, Inc. for Credit of $1,638.11 on the Nelson Avenue Drainage Improvement Phase 5 Project (19-332) Commissioner Scirocco advised this change order is for a reduction in price of $3,125 for removing item 23 from the contract and an increase the contract price of $1,486.89 for a repair of an unmarked water service at 16 Gridley Street. Also, this change order will provide a time extension to 9/27/19. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign change order #2 with Trinity Construction for a credit of $1,638.11 and time extension on the Nelson Avenue Drainage Improvement phase 5 project. Ayes – All Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/16/19 Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with BPI Mechanical Service for HVAC Services (19-333) Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign agreement with BPI Mechanical Services for HVAC services in the amount not to exceed the hourly rate according to the bid proposal. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with CHA Consulting, Inc. for Owners Representative and Construction Management for City Hall Renovation Project (19-334) Commissioner Scirocco advised this is for the owner representative and construction management for the City Hall Project. They were not the lowest bidder; however they have a lot of local experience. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign agreement with CHA Consulting in the amount of $106,600 for the owner representative construction management for City Hall. Ayes – All PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with BPI Mechanical Services, Inc. (19-335) Commissioner Martin advised this is for plumbing services in the Department of Public Safety in the amount of $5,000. Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a professional services contract with BPI Mechanical Services, Inc. for plumbing services. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with BPI Mechanical Services, Inc. for HVAC Services (19-336) Commissioner Martin advised this is for HVAC services on an as needed basis. The contract is for up to $5,000. Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a professional services contract with BPI Mechanical Services, Inc for HVAC services. Ayes – All Announcement: Citizens Advisory Board Meeting Commissioner Martin announced the Citizens Advisory Board meeting will be held on Monday, July 29 th at in the City Council Room at the Recreation Center. Discussion and Vote: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code Vehicles and Traffic with Respect to Parking on Birch Street (19-337) Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to amend chapter 225 of the City Code Vehicles and Traffic to reflect the changes as distributed to the Council. Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting 7/16/19 Ayes – All Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code with Respect to Parking on Israel Lane Commissioner Martin set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 2, 2019 at 6:50 p.m. Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to add the item regarding a revenue contract with NYRA. (19-338) Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Revenue Contract with NYRA (19-339) Commissioner Martin advised this year the City will receive $98,149.32. Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a revenue contract with NYRA in the amount of $98,149.32. Ayes – All Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the addition of an item to his agenda entitled Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 163 of the City Code – Peddlebuses with Respect to Fingerprinting Peddlebus Operators and Owners. (19-340) Ayes - All Set Public Hearing: Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 163 of the City Code – Peddlebuses with Respect to Fingerprinting Peddlebus Operators and Owners Commissioner Martin set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 6:50 p.m. SUPERVISORS Nothing at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Commissioner Scirocco adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 8-6-19 Vote: 4 -0 Page 13 of 13

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CLOSE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting Recreation Center - Council Meeting Room 15 Vanderbilt Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 July 16, 2019 _______________________________________ PUBLIC HEARINGS BEGIN 6:55 P.M. : P.H. - Amend Capital Budget for "12 Land Purchase Kayderosseros : P.H. - Amend Capital Budget for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector : P.H. - Amend Chapter 225 - Alternate Side of Street Parking on Birch Street : P.H. - Liberty Affordable Housing Print 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENTATION(S): EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 7/1/19 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 7/2/19 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Budget Amendments - Regular (Increases) 4. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular 5. Approve Payroll 07/05/19 $629,740.44 6. Approve Payroll 07/12/19 $555,201.16 7. Approve Warrant - 2019 19MWJUL1 $195.75 8. Approve Warrant - 2019 19MWJUL2 $51,261.47 9. Approve Warrant - 2019 19JUL2 $1,238,578.46 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Appointment: Design Review Commission 2. Announcement: Public Forum: Saratoga Artscape 3. Discussion and Vote: Accept Grant Award from AARP for the Henry Street Demonstration Project by Authorizing Mayor to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding, New Vendor Form, and W-9 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Application for National Endowment of the Arts- Our Town Grant 5. Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector (#1252) in the amount of $78,500 6. Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment for "12 Land Purchase Kayderosseros" (#1194) in the amount of $6,500 decrease 7. Discussion and Vote: Discussion and Vote: Extension of Time for Planning Board Advisory Opinion re Wesley Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment (PB#20190935) 8. Set Public Hearing: 2020-2025 Capital Program ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Invoice #18022.10 to The Architectural Collaborative for DPW Garage Loss in the Amount of $6,841.50 2. Award of Bid: City Hall Renovations Owners Rep. Construction Manager to CHA Consulting, Inc. 3. Award of Bid: Extension of Bid - HVAC Services to BPI Mechanical Services, Inc. for DPW FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign an IT Service Agreement 2. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment - Capital (Decrease) 12 Land Purchase Kayderosseros 3. Discussion and Vote: Rescind Prior Use of Reserve Resolution of 07/05/17 - Parkland Reserve for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector 4. Discussion and Vote: Use of Reserve Resolution - Subdivision Recreation Trust: Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector 5. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment - Use of Restricted Fund Balance Subdivision Recreation Trust 6. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers - Payroll PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Surpass Chemical Company for Water Treatment Plant 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Amrex for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Faesy & Besthoff LLC for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Holland Company Inc for Chemical for Water Treatment Plant 5 Di i dV t A lt P I i ith A Ch i lC I i th A t f 5. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice with Amrex Chemical Company Inc. in the Amount of $7,716.10 for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals 6. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice with Holland Company Inc. in the Amount of $5,839.39 for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals 7. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoices #8 thru #11 with MJ Engineering and Land Surveying P.C. for Route 9-Kaydeross-Nelson Ave Water Main Upgrade Phase 1 8. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement Addendum #1 with MJ Engineering and Land Survey PC for Professional Engineering Design Services on the Kaydeross West and Nelson Ave Water Main Upgrade Project Phase 2 9. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order 2 with Bellamy Construction Company Inc for Route 9-Kaydeross-Nelson Ave Water Main Upgrade Phase 1 10. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #2 with Trinity Construction Inc. for Credit of $1,638.11 on the Nelson Avenue Drainage Improvement Phase 5 Project 11. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with BPI Mechanical Service for HVAC Services 12. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with CHA Consulting Inc for Owners Representative and Construction Management for City Hall Renovation Project PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with BPI Mechanical Services, Inc 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with BPI Mechanical Services, Inc for HVAC services 3. Announcement: Citizens Advisory Board Meeting 4. Discussion and Vote: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code Vehicles and Traffic with Respect to Parking on Birch Street 5. Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code with Respect to Parking on Israel Lane SUPERVISORS 1. Matthew Veitch 2. Tara Gaston ADJOURN

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