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February 16, 2021 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting 7:00 PM (via zoom) 6:55 P.M. – P.H. – Local Law No. 1 – Defer Scheduled Payment of Taxes P.H. – Amend Chapter 58 – Alarm Systems 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENTATION CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 1/19/2021 City Council Meeting Transcript 2. Approval of 1/26/2021 State of the City Minutes 3. Approval of 1/26/2021 State of the City Transcript 4. Approval of 2/1/2021 Pre-Agenda Meeting Transcript 5. Approval of 2/2/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 6. Approval of 2/1/2021 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 7. Approve Transfers – Regular 8. Approve Amendments – Regular (Increases) 9. Approve Transfers – Revenue (Water Fund) 10. Approve Payroll 2/5/2021 $566,428.75 11. Approve Payroll 2/12/2021 $481,331.65 12. Approve Warrant 2020 20DEC6 $174,822.24 13. Approve Warrant 2020 20MWDEC7 $16,480.20 14. Approve Warrant 2021 21FEB2 $191,683.76 15. Approve Warrant 2021 21MWFEB1 $4,619.70 16. Approve Warrant 2021 21MWFEB2 $729,210.60 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Set Public Hearing: Capital Program and Budget Amendment: East and West Side Fields Annual Capital Contribution – School Cap Recreation IMP 2. Discussion and Vote: COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program Award Recommendations 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with LiveBarn, Inc. 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement for Jill Fishon – Kovachick/184 Phila Street 5. Discussion and Vote: Grant of License Agreement for Ballston Ave. Partners, LLC/96 Ballston Ave. 6. Discussion and Vote: Zoning Amendment Request Council Referral for the Marion Avenue Maple Dell PUD City Council Meeting 2/16/2021 7. Update on Mayor’s Department Food Drive Held on February 11-13 ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion: Resolution for Outdoor Seating to Begin March 15, 2021 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: Matt McCabe Day – February 20, 2021 2. Announcement: A Local Law to Defer – Scheduled Payments of Taxes During the COVID-19 Emergency 3. Announcement: Tax Payments at City Hall – New Drop Off Box 4. Announcement: City Hall Department Addresses: Suite Numbers 5. Update: Federal Fiscal Stimulus Funding 6. Update: VLT Aid 7. Discussion and Vote: Update City Fees: Recreation Department Open Gym 8. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Carousel Industries for Maintenance on Avaya Telephone System 9. Budget Transfers – Contingency 10. Budget Transfers – Payroll 11. Budget Transfers – Benefits 12. Appointment: Climate Smart Committee PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Amendment #5 with Saratoga County Arts Council 2. Discussion and vote: SEQR Resolution for Loughberry Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project 3. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Champlain Hudson Power Express Project 4. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice #01012021 with Mahoney Notify Plus, Inc. in the Amount of $1,450.00 5. Discussion and Vote: Approval to Issue 2020 Funded Purchase Order in 2021 to Systems Management Planning, Inc. 6. Discussion and Vote: Establish Title & Grade for Department of Public Works Welder/Fabricator 7. Discussion and Vote: Approval for Employee to Withdraw up to 127 Hours from Sick Bank PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: COVID-19 Update 2. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 58 of the City Code Entitled Alarm Systems 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with NYS Master Contract for Grants 4. Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from Martin, Harding, and Mazzotti to Purchase a New Police K-9 5. Discussion and Vote: Resolution – Equity and Action SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch 1. Government Review & Efficiency Committee 2. Buildings & Grounds Committee 3. Public Hearing Scheduled for Local Law for Food Delivery Services Tara Gaston 1. COVID-19 Update Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting 2/16/2021 2. Saratoga County Executive Order 203 Report & Survey 3. Committee Updates ADJOURN Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting 2/16/2021 February 16, 2021 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting 7:00 PM (via Zoom) 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 of Finance Maire Masterson, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts Eileen Finneran, Deputy Commissioner, DPS Vincent DeLeonardis Matthew Veitch, Supervisor EXCUSED: Joe O’Neill, Deputy Commissioner, DPW 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 Local Law No. 1 – Defer Scheduled Payment of Taxes Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. Commissioner Madigan stated the governor signed a bill that allows cities to defer payments. The City has to enact a local law to allow this to happen in the City. This local law will allow a 60-day deferment for the first 3 quarterly payments. This public hearing will be closed tonight. No one spoke. Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. Amend Chapter 58 – Alarm Systems Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting 2/16/2021 Commissioner Dalton stated this amendment removes fees from the code and allows the fees to be set by resolution of the City Council. No one spoke. Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing at 6:59 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:59 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 7:00 p.m. Matthew Taylor of Saratoga Springs stated he is in support of the anti-racism resolution. Systemic racism exists in the United States and our City. He urged the Council to support this resolution. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated she would like to see the City do odd/even parking during storms. Shaun Wiggins of Saratoga Springs stated he supports this resolution. It is important for the City to make a statement that they support this. Katie Anderson of Saratoga Springs stated she is in support of the pledge. She hopes the City Council adopts it. Steve Hovey of Saratoga Springs stated he supports this resolution. It would be nice for the City to show leadership. Lindley Hickox of Saratoga Springs stated she supports the resolution. It is a simple act that can make a huge difference to our community. Commissioner Scirocco responded to Darlene McGraw advising the City does enact snow emergency where cars are required to be moved. We also have some streets that are alternate side of the street parking. Per Darlene’s comment at the last Council meeting regarding finding cloriform in her drinking water, he sent someone out to test here water. The water is negative of cloriform. Mayor Kelly closed the public comment period at 7:07 p.m. Mayor Kelly asked Commissioner Dalton to move her agenda item #5 up before the Consent Agenda. Discussion and Vote: Resolution – Equity and Action (21-073) Commissioner Dalton read the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting 2/16/2021 WHEREAS, in December of 2016 this Council issued a resolution in support of mutual respect and unity. That resolution plainly acknowledged that our city’s strength is found in the character of its people, and that we have always solved problems by bringing together different people with different opinions and ideas. The resolution ended with a clear commitment to stand against “…any and all acts, by any person or persons, that are intended to demean, devalue or intimidate others because of their race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, gender, sexual identity, disability, or political views…we will remain united, as a council and as a community, to safeguard the rights and privileges of everyone in our city”; and WHEREAS, in the years since that resolution, many of us have learned what some of us knew all along about the prevalence of racism in our country. Racism exists in every community in the United States. It exists in Saratoga Springs. It is only by the unequivocal recognition of that fact that we may begin to address the problem together; and WHEREAS, we already know that it is wrong to say and do racist things, but we have learned that even those of us who are not deliberate racists can accept and tolerate the racist practices of others because we do not want to get involved, or for the sake of our own comfort. We have learned that we may sometimes benefit from injustice, even though we never intended to. We have learned that white privilege is not an insult, but a challenge. We acknowledge systemic racism is embedded in our institutions and must be challenged and eliminated. And we have learned that we can and must do better. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: 1. This Council will exercise its authority as fully as possible to promote racial equity and fairness in our city, and to eliminate discriminatory systems and practices. 2. We will act to develop and cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture that recognizes the strengths that come from giving everyone the opportunity to contribute, participate, grow and succeed. 3. We will strive as a government to do what is right and just for all people and to make our schools, our community, our country, and our world a better place. Commissioner Dalton moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the equity and action resolution. Ayes – All CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 1/19/2021 City Council Meeting Transcript 2. Approval of 1/26/2021 State of the City Minutes 3. Approval of 1/26/2021 State of the City Transcript 4. Approval of 2/1/2021 Pre-Agenda Meeting Transcript 5. Approval of 2/2/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 6. Approval of 2/1/2021 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 7. Approve Transfers – Regular 8. Approve Amendments – Regular (Increases) 9. Approve Transfers – Revenue (Water Fund) 10. Approve Payroll 2/5/2021 $566,428.75 11. Approve Payroll 2/12/2021 $481,331.65 12. Approve Warrant 2020 20DEC6 $174,822.24 13. Approve Warrant 2020 20MWDEC7 $16,480.20 14. Approve Warrant 2021 21FEB2 $191,683.76 15. Approve Warrant 2021 21MWFEB1 $4,619.70 16. Approve Warrant 2021 21MWFEB2 $729,210.60 Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Set Public Hearing: Capital Program and Budget Amendment: East and West Side Fields Annual Capital Contribution – School Cap Recreation IMP Mayor Kelly set a public hearing for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 6:55 p.m. Discussion and Vote: COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program Award Recommendations (21-053) Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting 2/16/2021 Mayor Kelly advised the Community Development Department Small Business Grant was approved and allotted $256,503 to support the preservation of jobs held by persons of low income. Recommendations from the Community Development Advisory Board are attached to the agenda. Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program Award recommendations as attached with this agenda. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with LiveBarn, Inc. (21-054) Mayor Kelly advised LiveBarn provides people with the ability to watch sporting events from the ice rink and the gym on any electric device with a subscription to LiveBarn. Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign agreement with LiveBarn, Inc. as attached to this agenda. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement for Jill Fishon – Kovachick/184 Phila Street (21-055) Mayor Kelly advised this agreement will allow the homeowner to continue to maintain their fence on City owned land along Nelson Avenue and remain in its current location. The Real Estate committee has reviewed this and does not raise any issues. This is not an easement and does not give the homeowner any permanent rights. Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Franck seconded that the granting of the licensing agreement be approved by City Council for Jill Fishon-Kovachic at 184 Phila Street. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Grant of License Agreement for Ballston Ave. Partners, LLC/96 Ballston Ave. (21- 056) Mayor Kelly advised this agreement will allow the homeowner to occupy the City’s paper street. The Real Estate Committee reviewed this and does not raise any issue. This is not an easement and does not give any permanent rights to the homeowner. Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded that the granting of the license agreement be approved by the City Council for Ballston Ave. Partners, LLC for 96 Ballston Ave. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Zoning Amendment Request Council Referral for the Marion Avenue Maple Dell PUD (21-057) Charles Marshall from the Stewart’s Shops advised this application is to establish three zones on the Marion Avenue/Maple Dell corridor. The zones would be professional office, commercial, and residential. They would like to relocate the store from Maple Dell to Marion Avenue. Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to determine the zoning amendment request for Marion Avenue/Maple Dell PUD has merit for review and refers the application to the City and County Planning Boards. Ayes - All Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting 2/16/2021 Update on Mayor’s Department Food Drive Held on February 11-13 Mayor Kelly announced the food drive took place last week and was a success. The Franklin Community Center and the Mother Susan Anderson Emergency Shelter shelves are both fully stocked. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Discussion: Resolution for Outdoor Seating to Begin March 15, 2021 Commissioner Franck stated that on June 16, 2020, the City Council added Article IV-A (Temporary Outdoor Seating Area Permits) to Chapter 136 of the City Code. This allowed the City to establish areas of public property for use by licensed eating and drinking establishments as temporary outdoor seating areas. The original expiration date for the outdoor seating permit under this article was September 7, 2020. We extended it 4 more times until December 31, 2021. Outdoor seating normally starts April 1st of each year, but with the pandemic still in play, suggested they put the Temporary Outdoor Seating back in place to begin Monday, March 15, 2021. A draft resolution was attached to the agenda. It is the same resolution passed before with the addition of the temporary seating starting on March 15th this year. He will bring this back at the next City Council meeting for a discussion and vote. Every department is covered in the committee. Commissioner Madigan advised she would like to appoint someone to the committee. For right now she will appoint her deputy. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Announcement: Matt McCabe Day – February 20, 2021 Commissioner Madigan advised Matt McCabe Day is February 20, 2021. There will be an event at Café Lena to celebrate his life. People can go to cafelena.org to find out more information. Announcement: A Local Law to Defer – Scheduled Payments of Taxes During the COVID-19 Emergency Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to add an item - discussion and vote: a local law to defer – scheduled payments of taxes during the COVID-19 emergency. (21- 069) Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: A Local Law to Defer – Scheduled Payments of Taxes During the COVID-19 Emergency (21-058) Commissioner Madigan advised the governor signed a bill that allows installment payment as well as deferment payment of taxes for up to 120 days. The City has to enact a local law to put this in force. Commissioner Madigan moved and Mayor Kelly seconded to approve a local law to defer scheduled payments of taxes during COVID-19 emergency as included with the agenda. Ayes - All Announcement: Tax Payments at City Hall – New Drop-Off Box Commissioner Madigan announced there is a new drop-off box located at the handicap ramp entrance of City Hall for tax payments. Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting 2/16/2021 Announcement: City Hall Department Addresses: Suite Numbers Commissioner Madigan announced there is a new mail receptical, which includes suite numbers for each of the departments. Update: Federal Fiscal Stimulus Funding Commissioner Madigan advised she has received information from Senator Tonko’s Office regarding the Federal Fiscal Stimulus Funding. If this passes, Saratoga County will receive approximately $49,867,173 of the $1.9 billion package. Our City disbursement will go to the stated for them to pass along to us. The City’s approximate funding amount is $7 million. This still needs to go through the house and the senate. Update: VLT Aid Commissioner Madigan advised she and Mayor Kelly testified to the state legislature to have our VLT aid restored. They will be meeting with our consultant on Friday to continue to work on getting the VLT money restored. Discussion and Vote: Update City Fees: Recreation Department Open Gym (21-059) Commissioner Madigan advised the Recreation Department has submitted a change to their open gym fees. The fees are $4 for City resident and $5 for non-resident. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the update to the Recreation Department – open gym – as included with this agenda. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Carousel Industries for Maintenance on Avaya Telephone System (21-060) Commissioner Madigan advised the contract is in the amount of $24,455.51 is for maintenance and technical support of the phone system. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement with Carousel Industries for maintenance on Avaya Telephone System as included with agenda. Ayes - All Budget Transfers – Contingency (21-061) Commissioner Madigan advised the current contingency balance is $244,635.83 and $236,485.83 after this transfer. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve budget transfers – contingency as included with the agenda. Ayes - All Budget Transfers – Payroll (21-062) Commissioner Madigan moved and Mayor Kelly seconded to approve budget transfers – payroll as included with the agenda. Ayes - All Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting 2/16/2021 Budget Transfers – Benefits (21-063) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve budget transfers – benefits as included with this agenda. Ayes - All Appointment: Climate Smart Committee Commissioner Madigan appointed Anita Morzillo to the Climate Smart Committee with a term of 2/27/2021 – 2/26/2024. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Amendment #5 with Saratoga County Arts Council (21-064) Commissioner Scirocco advised this is to extend the suspension of rent payments for an additional 6 months through June 30, 2021. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Mayor Kelly seconded to approve the mayor signing amendment #5 with Saratoga County Arts Council to suspend rent payments for the period of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021. Ayes – All Discussion and vote: SEQR Resolution for Loughberry Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project Commissioner Scirocco pulled this item from his agenda. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Champlain Hudson Power Express Project (21-065) Commissioner Scirocco advised this project will provide clean, renewable hydro-electricity through a direct voltage transmission line from Canada to New York City. A small portion of the line will run through the City of Saratoga Springs. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to adopt this resolution in support of the Champlain Hudson Power Express Project. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS WHEREAS, CHPE LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiary CHPE Properties, Inc., their successors and assigns (hereinafter “CHPE”), is developing the Champlain Hudson Power Express Project (the “Project”), an approximately 1,000 megawatt underground and underwater high voltage, direct current electric transmission facility extending from the United States’ border with Canada to Queens, New York; and WHEREAS, the New York State Public Service Commission (the “PSC”) has ruled that the Project will supply clean, renewable hydroelectricity to New York State and has issued a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need authorizing the construction and operation of the Project (including any amendments thereto, the “Certificate”); and WHEREAS, CHPE has discussed the Project with the City of Saratoga Springs (the “City”), as a portion of the Project will be located within the City and will occupy certain privately and/or publicly-owned land; and WHEREAS, the Project will provide significant economic and environmental benefits to New York State and the City in the form of lower electric rates, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and increased jobs, including local jobs during the Project’s construction; and WHEREAS, the Project will provide significant tax (or payment in lieu of tax) revenue to the City of Saratoga Springs, County of Saratoga and the Saratoga Springs School District during the course of its expected 40-60 year operating life; and Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting 2/16/2021 WHEREAS, prior to construction within the City, CHPE will require a Road Use and Crossing Agreement with the City that will include, at a minimum, construction responsibilities and plans, restoration and repair of damage, dispute resolution, bonding, insurance and indemnification provisions; and WHEREAS, once the Project commences operation, it is not expected to require any services from the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, 1. That the Saratoga Springs City Council (the “Council”) is fully familiar with and supportive of the Project, including the use and occupancy of privately and/or publicly-owned land in the City. 2. That the Council hereby grants its consent to CHPE, in accordance with section 11(3) of the New York State Transportation Corporations Law, to lay down, construct and maintain its wires, conductors, conduits and other fixtures in and under the streets, avenues, and all other publicly-owned places in the City in accordance with the provisions of the Certificate. 3. That the City Council commits the City to the taking of such further actions, if and when reasonably requested by CHPE and consistent with applicable law, as may facilitate the successful achievement of the Project, including, without limitation, executing a Road Use and Crossing Agreement substantially in the form annexed hereto. 4. That the Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to take all appropriate measures to implement the intent of this Resolution and the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a certified copy hereof to CHPE at the Pieter Schuyler Building, 600 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207. 5. That the City Council approves the inclusion of a copy of this Resolution as a part of any filing made by CHPE with any governmental bodies when and as required or requested by the same and the use of this Resolution in public statements made by CHPE regarding host community support for the Project. 6. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice #01012021 with Mahoney Notify Plus, Inc. in the Amount of $1,450.00 (21-066) Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve payment of invoice #01012021 with Mahoney Notify Plus, Inc. up to the amount of $1,450. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Approval to Issue 2020 Funded Purchase Order in 2021 to Systems Management Planning, Inc. (21-067) Commissioner Scirocco advised a double payment was made in the amount of $1,291.70. They need to make a budget amendment/refund by City Council approval of a 2020 funded PO in 2021. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve to issue 2020 funded purchase order in 2021 to Systems Management. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Establish Title & Grade for Department of Public Works Welder/Fabricator (21-068) Commissioner Scirocco advised the welder/fabricator duties are not in any other job titles. Two employees have been performing these duties beyond the scope of their current job titles. DPW will be able to pay these employees for the out of grade work with the establishment of a this title. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Mayor Kelly seconded to approve establishing the title of DPW welder/fabricator at a starting pay of $28.65 per hour. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Approval for Employee to Withdraw up to 127 Hours from Sick Bank Commissioner Scirocco pulled this item from his agenda. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Announcement: COVID-19 Update Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting 2/16/2021 Commissioner Dalton advised there are 306 cases with a 2.2% 7 day rolling testing positivity rate. The County has a total of 2098 cases countywide. Restaurants are now able to stay open until 11 p.m. and sports venues/arenas can have up to 10% of their capacity. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 58 of the City Code Entitled Alarm Systems (21-070) Commissioner Dalton moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to amend Chapter 58 of the City Code. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with NYS Master Contract for Grants (21- 071) Commissioner Dalton advised the Fire Department provided over 30 hours of service to the state for COVID screening at the state park. They are trying to recoup the money. Commissioner Dalton moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the contract with NYS Master Contract for grants. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation from Martin, Harding, and Mazzotti to Purchase a New Police K-9 (21-072) Commissioner Dalton read a letter into the record from the Police Department explaining the history of the K-9 and those K-9s that are retiring this year. Commissioner Dalton moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to accept donation from Martin, Harding, and Mazzotti. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Resolution – Equity and Action Address prior to Consent Agenda. SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch Government Review & Efficiency Committee Supervisor Veitch reported this is the new committee that was formed. They will tackle record management process, how they accept bids, etc. Its goal is to have the County function better. Commissioner Franck offered the assistance of his department if they needed. Buildings & Grounds Committee Supervisor Veitch reported the Committee renewed the lease with the Gateway House of Peace. They are in the process of hiring an on-line auctioneer to sell their Woodlawn Avenue property. They are looking at the community solar project this year. Public Hearing Scheduled for Local Law for Food Delivery Services Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting 2/16/2021 Supervisor Veitch reported there is a public hearing scheduled for the proposal for food service on March 10, 2021 at 3:45 p.m. Comments for the public hearing should be sent via e-mail to publiccomment@saratogacountyny.gov. Supervisor Veitch reported the County’s resolution for restoration of VLTs in on the Board’s next agenda. He and Supervisor Gaston also have letters ready to go. Tara Gaston Supervisor Veitch read a statement from Supervisor Gaston. COVID-19 Update Supervisor Veitch reported that the County continues to see a decline in cases. During, this weeks’ school break, people have been advised to limit groups and travel to maintain the downward trend. Saratoga County Executive Order 203 Report & Survey No report. Committee Updates No report. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 3-2-2021 Vote: 4 - 0 Page 13 of 13