City Council
Regular MeetingSaratoga Springs, NY · March 3, 2020
Minutes
March 3, 2020
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
City Council Meeting
Recreation Center
15 Vanderbilt Avenue
7:00 PM
6:55 P.M. – P.H. – 2020 Water and Sewer
Rates
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of 2/18/20 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of 2/18/20 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes
3. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #2
4. Approve Budget Amendment – Use of Insurance Reserve #2
5. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases)
6. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular
7. Approve Payroll 2/21/20 $546,107.97
8. Approve Payroll 2/28/20 $556,378.70
9. Approve Warrant – 2019 19MWDEC9 $109,076.19
10. Approve Warrant – 2020 20MWFEB3 $76,078.96
11. Approve Warrant – 2020 20MAR1 $4,360,718.87
MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion: Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Saratoga Casino Holdings, LLC
3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Barton & Loguidice Architectural/Engineering
Consultant Agreement PIN 1761.58 for the Missing Sidewalk Links Project
4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Agreement: Employment
Agreement Between the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) – City hall and the City of
Saratoga Springs
5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM)
Letter in Opposition to NYS Legislation Re: Small Wireless Facilities Deployment
6. Discussion and Vote: City Council Rules for Conduct at Public Meetings
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Approval of City Agreement and Contract Process
City Council Meeting
3/3/20
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with NYSID for Scanning of
Purchasing Vouchers
3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Apply for Funds from New York State Archives Local
Government Records Management Improvement Fund and Approval for Mayor to Sign All Related
Documents
4. Discussion and Vote: Settlement of Article 7 Case for Parcel ID 177.-1-66
5. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Re: General Municipal Law Section 103 – “Piggybacking”
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Resolution – Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Aid
2. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Use of Assigned Fund Balance
3. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfer - Payroll
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Adopt the 2020 Water & Sewer Rates Resolution
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order No. 2 with Bellamy Construction
Company, Inc. for Kaydeross Ave. West Water Main Upgrade
3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order No. 10 with MLB Construction
Services for City Hall Renovation – General Construction
4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with RM Dalrymple Company, Inc. for
Dispatch Building Project
5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order No. 5 with Collett Mechanical, Inc.
for City Hall Renovation – HVAC
6. Announcement: Appointment of City Engineer
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Dr. Jason Bernad for Medical
Director
2. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Section 225-77; Schedule XII – Stop
Intersections
3. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225-12B & 225-69 of the City Code
4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Increase Salary Range for Part-time Public Safety Laborer
5. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice to Elliott Enterprise in the Amount of $4,098.02
6. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Stilsing Electric
7. Announcement: Annual Report 2019
8. Announcement: Virus Preparedness
SUPERVISORS
Matt Veitch
1. Nothing at this time.
Tara Gaston
1. Nothing at this time.
ADJOURN
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March 3, 2020
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
Robin Dalton, Commissioner of DPS
STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Shields, Deputy Mayor
Deirdre Ladd, Deputy Commissioner, Finance
Maire Masterson, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts
Joe O’Neill, Deputy Commissioner, DPW
Eileen Finneran, Deputy Commissioner, DPS
Vincent DeLeonardis
EXCUSED: 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 HEARING
2020 Water and Sewer Rates
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.
Commissioner Scirocco advised rising operating costs and investments into the infrastructure has caused
the need for an increase. This is the first increase in water rates since 2014. Over the course of the next
four years, DPW will be upgrading waterlines to replace aging four-inch water mains throughout the City.
Over the past four years, the County Sewer District has increased costs to municipal customers. Since
2016, the City has seen an increase of $1,181,303 for a 2020 charge of $3,958,355. This is 73% of our
total sewer budget.
No one spoke.
Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m.
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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 7:01 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to approve the consent agenda as
follows:
1. Approval of 2/18/20 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of 2/18/20 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes
3. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #2
4. Approve Budget Amendment – Use of Insurance Reserve #2
5. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases)
6. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular
7. Approve Payroll 2/21/20 $546,107.97
8. Approve Payroll 2/28/20 $556,378.70
9. Approve Warrant – 2019 19MWDEC9 $109,076.19
10. Approve Warrant – 2020 20MWFEB3 $76,078.96
11. Approve Warrant – 2020 20MAR1 $4,360,718.87
Ayes – All
MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
Discussion: Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney, advised the first draft was made available to the public on January 27,
2020. Public workshops were conducted with the public and comments were obtained from the public.
Draft 2 should be available in April. (presentation attached)
Some of the comments/input include:
text edits, clarifications, illustrations
dimension and design standards
use definitions plus standards and use allowances
public right-of-way
scope of land use boards
scope of UDO and current project
process
zoning map
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The public was clear that they were not in favor of reducing the lot size and lot width. They are going to
take a look at deeper side yard setbacks. Comments/responses regarding building heights were mixed.
The public claimed additional uses were being included in the RR district. Some uses are not new but are
newly defined. An example is a domestic violence shelter; it not a new use but it has now been defined. A
new use that was recommended for RR was RV parks. The public unanimously responded that they do not
want RV parks.
The AC district received varied responses. Some people said we should increase the uses in this district
and some said we should reduce the uses in the district. Others suggested increase the size of the AC
district.
The historic district has been discussed and it has been suggested that this district be expanded.
Other items that need to be addressed is short-term rentals. This will not be in the next draft but needs to
be looked at. Another topic is inclusionary zoning.
Commissioner Franck mentioned that there are a few properties that were excluded from the Historic
District that should be in it, such as the Old Bryan Inn and Rock Street. This needs to be looked at when
they revisit the Historic District.
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Saratoga Casino Holdings, LLC (20-
070)
Mayor Kelly advised this is for the use of the soccer fields. There is no charge for this.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the
agreement with Saratoga Casino Holdings, LLC as included with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Barton & Loguidice Architectural/Engineering
Consultant Agreement PIN 1761.58 for the Missing Sidewalk Links Project (20-071)
Mayor Kelly advised the City is finalizing the contract with Barton & Loguidice. The proposed contract
amount is $217,941. The project is funded by a $1.52 million grant with a required City match of $380,000.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the Barton
& Loguidice architectural/engineering consultant agreement PIN #1761.58 for missing sidewalk links
project as included with this agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Agreement: Employment
Agreement Between the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) – City hall and the City of Saratoga
Springs (20-072)
Vince DeLeonardis advised this relates to the distinction between a provisional employee and a permanent
employee. The provisional employee may be a member of the union but is not entitled to Section 75
protections that permanent employees are.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a
memorandum of agreement employment agreement between the Civil Service Employee
Association (CSEA) City Hall and the City of Saratoga Springs.
Ayes – All
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Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) Letter
in Opposition to NYS Legislation Re: Small Wireless Facilities Deployment
Mayor Kelly pulled this item from her agenda.
Discussion and Vote: City Council Rules for Conduct at Public Meetings (20-073)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to approve the Council Rules for Conduct
at Public Meetings as included with the agenda.
Ayes – All
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
Discussion and Vote: Approval of City Agreement and Contract Process (20-074)
Commissioner Franck thanked all departments for their contribution to updating of the City’s Agreement and
Contract process. This group also created instructional aides to assist them through the process. His
department will be setting up training for the other departments in the near future.
Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded for the City Council to adopt the
City Agreement and Contract Process as distributed with the agenda.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with NYSID for Scanning of Purchasing
Vouchers (20-075)
Commissioner Franck advised in preparation for our move back to City Hall we are outsourcing the
scanning of 41 boxes of purchasing vouchers and cancelled purchase orders. This is also a continuation of
the City’s digitization project in an effort to curtail the need for off-site record storage.
Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an
agreement with NYSID for the scanning of purchasing vouchers and cancelled purchase orders for
the years 2016 – 2018 for an amount not to exceed $26,400.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Apply for Funds from New York State Archives Local Government
Records Management Improvement Fund and Approval for Mayor to Sign All Related Documents (20-076)
Commissioner Franck advised the Design Review Commission is charged with protecting and enhancing
the City’s rich historic and cultural legacy through the preservation of existing architecture and the careful
review of new construction within the City’s historic districts. This grant is for the scanning of historically
significant records from 1970 – 2019 that have a permanent retention. We are asking for $58,527 with no
matching funds required.
Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded for the City Council to authorize
the application for Funds from New York State Archives Local Government Records Management
Improvement Fund and approve the mayor to sign all related documents.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Settlement of Article 7 Case for Parcel ID 177.-1-66 (20-077)
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Commissioner Franck advised this is the issue that was discussed during yesterday’s executive session.
Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded for the City Council to settle
the Article 7 case for parcel # 177.-1-66 for the years 2018 & 2019 as follows:
Parcel # Original Negotiated Reduction Amount Refund Amount
Assessment Assessed Value
177.-1-66
2018 $17,206,400 $13,334,250 $3,872,150 $23,271.62
2019 $17,206,400 $12,174,750 $5,031,650 $0
The grand total of refunds for this parcel listed is $23,271.62.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Resolution Re: General Municipal Law Section 103 – “Piggybacking” (20-078)
Commissioner Franck advised ‘piggybacking’ ties into the City Agreement and Contract Process. It allows
departments to get special pricing off state and county contracts without having to go out to bid.
The resolution is 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 purchase of apparatus, materials, equipment, supplies and related services through the use of public contracts is a
regular task for any municipality. It is in the public interest for every municipality to undertake such purchases in a manner that gives
the best value to the public; and
WHEREAS, in 2012 the New York State Legislature amended Section 103 of the General Municipal Law to allow municipalities to
make purchases through the use of contracts let by the United States or any agency thereof, any state or other political subdivision or
district therein. This amendment allows “piggybacking” on certain other government contracts on the basis of best value, as a lawful
alternative to the current standard of “lowest responsible bidder”. The City Council finds that this new alternative is a desirable addition
to the City’s purchasing options; and
WHERESAS, to use another contract on the basis of best value, a municipality must first act to adopt a law, rule, regulation or
resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The City Council hereby authorizes the use of best value as a methods for purchasing apparatus, materials, equipment,
supplies and related services as provided in Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, as amended.
2. This authorization shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the City Clerk.
Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to adopt the resolution
regarding General Municipal Law Section 103 – Piggybacking as distributed with the agenda.
Ayes - All
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Discussion and Vote: Resolution – Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Aid (20-079)
Commissioner Madigan read the resolution into the record as follows:
A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
WHEREAS, Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) aid was originally established in the 2006 – 2007 New York State Budget to help “defray
local costs associated with a video lottery gaming facility” and/or “minimize or reduce real property taxes.” Since that time, the City has
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received between $2 - $3 million per year and the funds have, in fact, been used to assist in the myriad of costs associated with
hosting a VLT facility and to reduce real property taxes; and
WHEREAS, Park KK of the Executive Budget Proposal’s Public Protection and General Government Article VII legislation eliminates
VLT aid for all municipalities hosting a VLT facility, with the exception of Yonkers; and
WHEREAS, as a host municipality, the City stands to lose $2,325,592 if this proposal is ultimately adopted as part of the 2020 – 2021
budget. Such an abrupt elimination would strike a significant blow to the City’s operating budget as it represents 5% of the City’s
$48,715,000 overall operating budget; and
WHEREAS, this sudden cut to the City’s 2020 budget, adopted in late 2019, is essentially equivalent to nearly wiping out the entire
2020 budget of the Mayor’s Department or the Department of Recreation or the Account Department, twofold; and
WHEREAS, due to the popularity of the VLT facility and other premier destination venues in the City, the fourth largest geographically
in the State outside of New York City at 28.4 square miles, the City’s population can swell by 100,000 people per day in the summer
alone – more than three times the overall City population of approximately 28,000. This influx of visitors causes a strain on City
services, resulting in substantial public safety, public works and infrastructure expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the City has put the VLT aid funds to good use, as it reasonably relates to the public’s use of the VLT facility, continually
providing outstanding City services to the hundreds of thousands of visitors who not only utilize the VLT facility, but who also take
advantage of the City’s restaurants, other entertainment venues and 60+ downtown events throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, this is not the first time the City has faces this issue. In 2009, VLT aid funds were reduced and, as a result, the City was
forced to cut numerous police officers, firefighters, and related services which have taken years to rebuild in order to meet public
demand. The City was unable to offset the reduction of VLT aid then, and it would face the same situation, if VLT aid was wholly
eliminated in this year’s budget; and
WHEREAS, the City has been able to maintain a AA+ bond rating from S&P, stable real property taxes, remain one of the safest
municipalities in New York State, and continue to be well within the State’s two percent property tax levy cap. The unexpected loss of
VLT aid would force the City to consider a tax levy increase of 10-12%; 5 – 6 times the State’s property tax cap; and
WHEREAS, the City has invested in important public service initiatives such as cybersecurity, recreation and trails development, public
safety improvements, and Code Blue/homeless solutions for its growing poor and homeless population. The City looks to the State to
help promote Saratoga Springs as an example of New York municipal success; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Saratoga Springs respectfully requests that the legislature
fully restore VLT aid to the City of Saratoga Springs in the 2020 – 2021 New York State budget at least to its current amounts, that this
be supported by the governor, and that this investment be protected in future years; and
MAY IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea
Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner; Senator Daphne Jordan; Senator Jim Tedisco;
Chair of Senate Finance Committee Senator Liz Krueger; Chair Ways and Means Committee Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein;
Chair Local Governments Standing Committee Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.; Chair of Racing & Wagering Assemblyman J. Gary
Pretlow; Chair of Racing and Wagering Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr.; Executive Director Gaming Commissioner Rob Williams; Budget
Director Robert Mujica.
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to pass this resolution in
support of restoring VLT aid to the City of Saratoga Springs.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Use of Assigned Fund Balance (20-080)
Commissioner Madigan advised prior to the amendment, the assigned fund balance is $155,296.88;
following the approval, $94,501.32 will remain.
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the budget
amendment – use of assigned fund balance as included with the agenda.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfer – Payroll (20-081)
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to approve the budget transfer
– payroll as included with the agenda.
Ayes - All
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Discussion and Vote: Approval to Adopt the 2020 Water & Sewer Rates Resolution (20-082)
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Commissioner Scirocco moved and Mayor Kelly seconded to adopt the 2020 water and sewer rate
resolution as previously distributed with the agenda.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order No. 2 with Bellamy Construction
Company, Inc. for Kaydeross Ave. West Water Main Upgrade (20-083)
Commissioner Scirocco advised this change order adjusts the contract price for unforeseen soil conditions
causing additional drilling.
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded for the mayor to sign change
order number 2 with Bellamy Construction Company, Inc. for the Kaydeross Ave. West Water Main
Upgrade in the amount of $69,948.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order No. 10 with MLB Construction
Services for City Hall Renovation – General Construction (20-084)
Commissioner Scirocco advised this change order is for additional sheetrock between floors throughout the
building for increased fire protection; changes to handrails and replacement of a door, etc. A complete
itemized list is attached to the agenda.
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded for the mayor to sign change
order number 10 with MLB Construction Services for City Hall Renovation – general construction in
the amount of $78,391.36.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with RM Dalrymple Company, Inc. for
Dispatch Building Project (20-085)
Commissioner Scirocco advised this is for the relocation of the existing fuel equipment to the new dispatch
building.
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded for the mayor to sign a
contract with RM Dalrymple Company, Inc. for the dispatch building project in the amount of
$34,784.57.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order No. 5 with Collett Mechanical, Inc. for
City Hall Renovation – HVAC (20-086)
Commissioner Scirocco advised this change order is for changes in the scope of work. Details are attached
to the agenda.
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded for the mayor to sign change
order number 5 with Collett Mechanical, Inc. for City Hall renovation – HVAC in the amount of
$44,936.16.
Ayes - All
Announcement: Appointment of City Engineer
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Commissioner Scirocco announced he appointed Debbie Labreche as city engineer. She is a licensed
professional engineer and has served as the assistant engineer for the City for the past 18 years. To their
knowledge, Debbie is the first female engineer for the City of Saratoga Springs. She has all the qualities
you want in a city engineer. He is proud to have worked with Debbie on the many improvements at the
Canfield Casino.
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Dr. Jason Bernad for Medical Director
(20-087)
Commissioner Dalton advised this is an annual agreement for the medical director.
Commissioner Dalton moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
an agreement with Dr. Jason Bernad as medical director.
Ayes – All
Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Section 225-77; Schedule XII – Stop
Intersections
Commissioner Dalton set a public hearing for Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 6:55 p.m.
Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225-12B & 225-69 of the City Code
Commissioner Dalton set a public hearing for Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 6:55 p.m.
Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Increase Salary Range for Part-time Public Safety Laborer (20-088)
Commissioner Dalton advised they would like to increase the salary of the part-time public safety laborer by
$1.50 per hour. This was included in the 2020 budget.
Commissioner Dalton moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to increase the salary range for
the part time laborer position from $13.50 to $15.00 per hour.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice to Elliott Enterprise in the Amount of $4,098.02 (20-089)
Commissioner Dalton explained this is for repairs done on firefighter turnout gear. Work was done onsite.
Commissioner Dalton moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve to pay the invoice in
the amount of $4,098.02.
Ayes - All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Stilsing Electric (20-090)
Commissioner Dalton advised this agreement is for when our traffic staff is not available.
Commissioner Dalton moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded for the mayor to sign a
contract with Stilsing Electric, Inc.
Ayes – All
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Announcement: Annual Report 2019
Commissioner Dalton announced the Department of Public Safety Annual Report for 2019 is complete. A
copy has been provided to the City Clerk’s Office.
Announcement: Virus Preparedness
Commissioner Dalton read the following statement from Dr. Brooks:
“The number of cases worldwide is increasing but as of 3/3/20 there have been 2 proven cases of the
COVID-19 infections in New York State. The NYS DOH is very active in preparations, as is each county’s
Public Health Departments. Saratoga County Public Health is very active and regularly reaching out to all
those who are currently being impacted by preparations for this illness. Several meetings have occurred
with key state holders to prepare for potentially infected individuals, including identification, methods of
quarantine and methods of monitoring patients. The SSFD has been educated on the proper approach to
manage a suspected case that best protects the staff and patient. Saratoga Hospital had developed a
system wide policy and procedure approach for those patients potentially infected with this virus, but any
policies and procedures are fluid as the situation changes. All are interacting with the CDC to keep as
current as possible on the latest guidelines.”
SUPERVISORS
Matt Veitch
Nothing at this time.
Tara Gaston
Nothing at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Ribis
Clerk
Approved: 3/17/20
Vote: 3 - 0
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CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
City Council Meeting
Recreation Center - Council Meeting Room
March 3, 15 Vanderbilt Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
2020 _______________________________________
PUBLIC HEARINGS BEGIN 6:55 P.M.
06:55 PM P.H. - 2020 Water and Sewer
Rates
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 2/18/20 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of 2/18/20 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes
3. Approve Use of Insurance Reserve Resolution #2
4. Approve Budget Amendment - Use of Insurance Reserve #2
5. Approve Budget Amendments - Regular (Increases)
6. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular
7. Approve Payroll 2/21/20 $546,107.97
8. Approve Payroll 2/28/20 $556,378.70
9. Approve Warrant - 2019 19MWDEC9 $109,076.19
10. Approve Warrant - 2020 20MWFEB3 $76,078.96
11. Approve Warrant - 2020 20MAR1 $4,360,718.87
MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion: Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Saratoga Casino Holdings,
LLC
3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Barton & Loguidice
Architectural/Engineering Consultant Agreement PIN 1761.58 for the Missing Sidewalk Links
Project
4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Agreement: Employment
Agreement between the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) - City Hall and the City of Saratoga
Springs
5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign the New York Conference of Mayors
(NYCOM) Letter in Opposition to NYS Legislation re Small Wireless Facilities Deployment
6. Discussion and Vote: City Council Rules for Conduct at Public Meetings
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Approval of City Agreement and Contract Process
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with NYSID for Scanning of
Purchasing Vouchers
3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Apply for Funds from New York State Archives Local Government
Records Management Improvement Fund and Approval for Mayor to Sign All Related Documents
4. Discussion and Vote: Settlement of Article 7 Case for Parcel ID 177.-1-66
5. Discussion and Vote: Resolution re General Municipal Law Section 103--"Piggybacking"
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Resolution - Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Aid
2. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment - Use of Assigned Fund Balance
3. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfer - Payroll
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Adopt the 2020 Water & Sewer Rates Resolution
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order No.2 with Bellamy
Construction Company Inc for Kaydeross Ave West Water Main Upgrade
3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order No. 10 with MLB
Construction Services for City Hall Renovation--General Construction
4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with RM Dalrymple Company Inc
for Dispatch Building Project
5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order No. 5 with Collett
Mechanical Inc for City Hall Renovation--HVAC
6. Announcement: Appointment of City Engineer
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Dr. Jason Bernad for Medical
Director
2. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code. Section 225-77; schedule XII - Stop
Intersections
3. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225-12B & 225-69 of the City Code
4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Increase Salary Range for Part-time Public Safety Laborer
5. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice to Elliott Enterprise in the amount of $4,098.02
6. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Stilsing Electric
7. Announcement: Annual Report 2019
8. Announcement: Virus Preparedness
SUPERVISORS
1. Matthew Veitch
2. Tara Gaston
ADJOURN
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