City Council
Regular MeetingSaratoga Springs, NY · June 15, 2021
Minutes
June 15, 2021
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
City Council Meeting
7:00 PM
(via zoom)
6:55 PM - P.H. – Amend Chapter 225 -
Time Limit Parking on High Rock Avenue
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES
PRESENTATION
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of 5/17/2021 Pre-Agenda Meeting Transcript
2. Approval of 5/18/2021 City Council Meeting Transcript
3. Approval of 6/1/2021 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes
4. Approve Budget Transfers – Capital
5. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular
6. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases)
7. Approve Payroll 06/04/2021 $611,585.83
8. Approve Payroll 06/11/21 $380,924.61
9. Approve Warrant - 2021 21JUN2 $533,672.19
10. Approve Warrant – 2021 21MWJUN1 $7,068,095.87
MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
1. Appointment: Acting City Historian
2. Appointments: Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee
3. Appointment: Complete Streets Advisory Board
4. Appointment: Planning Board
5. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Declaring Stonequist Apartments Rehabilitation and Modernization
Project SEQRA Type II Action
6. Discussion and Vote: Approval for Mayor to Sign Addendum to Agreement with the Saratoga
Convention and Tourism Bureau
7. Discussion and Vote: Internship Agreement
8. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Saratoga Tent & Events for
Camp Saradac
9. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Deposit to Jumping Bean Party Rental for Camp Saradac
10. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Execute MOA with Unions Regarding Juneteenth
11. Discussion and Vote: Approval for the Mayor to Sign a Memorandum of Agreement to Reimburse
Employee #2479 in the Amount of $3,500
12. Announcement: Roof Permitting Procedure and Fee Change
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13. Announcement: Rejoice the Vote Awards City of Saratoga Springs – Votingest Small City Award
14. Announcement: Missing Sidewalk Links Open House
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
1. Award of Bid: Construction Services for the Raw Water Intake Valve Replacement Program to Jersen
Construction Group
2. Award of Bid: Electrical Services for the Raw Water Intake Valve Replacement Program to Brunswick
Electric, Inc.
3. Announcement: Grievance Day Update
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. Announcement: Bond Sale
2. Update: Tax Anticipation Note (TAN)
3. Appointment: Arts Commission
4. Discussion and Vote: 2021 Mid-Year Budget Recommended Amendments
5. Discussion and Vote: Assignment for Recycling Bin Program
6. Discussion and Vote: Updated Timesheet and Payroll Preparation and Distribution Policy of the FPPM
7. Discussion and Vote: Tait Lane PILOT Resolution and Agreement
8. Discussion and Vote: Update City Fees – Building Department
9. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Quadient for Folder/Inserter
10. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with ePlus Technology, Inc. to
Provide Third-Party IT Related Hardware, Peripherals, Software, Maintenance, Support, etc.
11. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA) for the Use of SSHA as a Location for the Saratoga
Springs Smart Cities Innovation Partnership Logistics Project
12. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
Saratoga Springs Public Library (SSPL) for Use of SSPL as a Location for the Saratoga Springs Smart
Cities Innovation Partnership Logistics Project
13. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with New York State Technology
Enterprise (NYSTEC) for Project Management for the Saratoga Springs Smart Cities Innovation
Partnership Logistics Project
14. Budget Transfers – Benefits
15. Budget Amendments - Payroll
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Jersen Construction for General
Construction on Water Intake Project
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Brunswick Electrical Component
for Water Intake Project
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225, Sections 225-87 of the City Code, Entitled Vehicle & Traffic
– Schedule XXII Time Limit Parking
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Stilsing Electric
3. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapters 180 and 217 of the City Code
4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with McKesson Medical-Surgical
Government Solutions, LLC
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SUPERVISORS
Matt Veitch
1. Building and Grounds Committee Update
2. Government Review & Efficiency Update
3. Saratoga County Law Library Board of Trustees Update
Tara Gaston
1. Public Health Update
2. Women in Government Leadership Program
3. ARPA Funding Survey
4. June Board of Supervisors Meeting
ADJOURN
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June 15, 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
Joe O’Neill, Deputy Commissioner, DPW
Eileen Finneran, Deputy Commissioner, DPS
Vincent DeLeonardis
Matthew Veitch, Supervisor
Tara Gaston, Supervisor
RECORDING OF PROCEEDING
The proceedings of this meeting were taped for the benefit of the secretary. Because the minutes are not a
verbatim record of the proceedings, the minutes are not a word-for-word transcript.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Amend Chapter 225 -Time Limit Parking on High Rock Avenue
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.
Commissioner Dalton advised they are looking to limit the parking on the east and west side of the street to
two hour parking.
No one spoke.
Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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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 5/17/2021 Pre-Agenda Meeting Transcript
2. Approval of 5/18/2021 City Council Meeting Transcript
3. Approval of 6/1/2021 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes
4. Approve Budget Transfers – Capital
5. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular
6. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases)
7. Approve Payroll 06/04/2021 $611,585.83
8. Approve Payroll 06/11/15 $380,924.61
9. Approve Warrant - 2021 21JUN2 $533,672.19
10. Approve Warrant – 2021 21MWJUN1 $7,068,095.87
Ayes – All
MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
Appointment: Acting City Historian
Mayor Kelly appointed Tony Izzo as the acting City Historian. This is a part time position at not pay. Mayor
Kelly read the following into the record:
Pursuant to my authority under section 57.07 of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, I hereby appoint ANTHONY J. IZZO, 158 West
Circular St., Saratoga Springs, NY as ACTING CITY HISTORIAN for the City of Saratoga Springs, to serve until said appointment is
discontinued in writing. He shall serve without compensation.
Appointments: Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee
Mayor Kelly appointed Jeannette Dunn to the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee. The
term will run from 7/1/21 – 6/30/24. Other re-appointments to this board include Judy Harrigan, Brian
Straughter, and Tamara Tepper all for a term to run from 7/1/2021 – 6/30/2024.
Appointment: Complete Streets Advisory Board
Mayor Kelly appointed Dr. James Kelley to the Complete Streets Advisory Board.
Appointment: Planning Board
Mayor Kelly appointed Alfred Del Pos to the Planning Board. The term will run from 6/15/21 to 6/31/21.
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Discussion and Vote: Resolution Declaring Stonequist Apartments Rehabilitation and Modernization
Project SEQRA Type II Action (21-221)
Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney, advised the Housing Authority is undertaking a rehabilitation project on
the interior only. The resolution declares the project as a Type 2 project and authorizes the mayor to
execute all documents relating to the environmental review.
The resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE STONEQUIST APARTMENTS REHABILITATION
AND MODERNIZATION PROJECT USING FEDERAL AN STATE FUNDING
RESOURCES TO CINSIST OF TYPE II ACTIONS UNDER THE STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA)
WHEREAS, various federal, state and local funding is available to support local housing and community development
activities which are undertaken by public housing authorities; and
WHEREAS, the Saratoga springs Housing Authority (SSHA) will utilize a variety of public funding resources to implement a
rehabilitation and modernization project for existing rental apartments located at the Stonequist Apartments project site at 1 South
Federal Street, City of Saratoga Springs; and
WHEREAS, the SSHA is required by federal regulations to undertake an environmental review of project activities, including under
NEPA and SEQRA, and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs is acting as the Responsible Entity and the Mayor as the Certifying Officer for environmental
review activities undertaken by the SSHA prior to the Release of Funds being issued by HUD or other relevant public funding
agencies; and
WHEREAS, the SSHA has completed the attached SEQR Part 1 short environmental assessment form (EAF) for the Stonequist
Apartments Rehabilitation and Modernization Project and compiled related supporting worksheets, maps, and other environmental
compliance documentation, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Saratoga Springs has reviewed Part 1 of the Short EAF and has subsequently completed Parts 2 and 3
and has determined the Stonequist Apartments Rehabilitation and Modernization Project to consist of Type II Actions under SEQRA I
accordance with 6 NYCRR §617.5©(1) and (2), and now therefore,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council authorizes Mayor Meg Kelly as the Certifying Officer on behalf of the SSHA to execute
Part 3 of the Short EAF and any other HUD forms and certifications pertaining to the environmental review and Request for Release of
Funds for the Stonequist Apartments Rehabilitation and Modernization Project.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to approve the resolution declaring
Stonequist apartments rehabilitation and modernization project, SEQRA Type II action.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Approval for Mayor to Sign Addendum to Agreement with the Saratoga Convention
and Tourism Bureau (21-222)
Mayor Kelly advised the addendum provides the payment by the City to the Tourism Bureau of $19,901.75
for management and operation of Visitor Center for 3rd quarter 2021. A decision regarding the 4th quarter
will be made by both parties by September 30, 2021.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the
addendum to the agreement with Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Internship Agreement (21-223)
Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney advised this consolidates the existing internship agreements that are in
place and removes the insurance limits for all college credits internships with the exception of police and
fire.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the internship agreement.
Ayes – All
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Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Saratoga Tent & Events for
Camp Saradac (21-224)
Mayor Kelly advised this is to utilize Saratoga Tent & Events during the Camp Saradac season.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to authorize the mayor to sign agreement
with Saratoga Tent & Events for the rental of tent for the course of the Camp Saradac season.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Deposit to Jumping Bean Party Rental for Camp Saradac (21-
225)
Mayor Kelly advised this a request to pay a deposit.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to authorize the payment of the deposit to
Jumping Bean Party Rental for Camp Saradac.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Execute MOA with Unions Regarding Juneteenth (21-226)
Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney, advised in October, Governor Cuomo signed into law Juneteenth as an
official holiday. They met with the unions to incorporate June 19th as an additional holiday in the union
contracts. This will take effect 2022 and is in addition to the other holidays.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to execute the
memorandum of agreement with unions regarding Juneteenth.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Approval for the Mayor to Sign a Memorandum of Agreement to Reimburse
Employee #2479 in the Amount of $3,500 (21-227)
Mayor Kelly advised for a course relating to further proficiency as a firefighter.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to approve the reimbursement of employee
#2479 in the amount of $3,500 to further his proficiency as a firefighter.
Ayes – All
Announcement: Roof Permitting Procedure and Fee Change
Mayor Kelly advised beginning July 2, 2021 all re-roof permits will now require a certificate of compliance to
verify compliance with New York State Building Code. Roof replacement will require two inspections by the
Building Department; the first is regarding the ice and water barrier, and the second is a final inspection.
Announcement: Rejoice the Vote Awards City of Saratoga Springs – Votingest Small City Award
Mayor Kelly announced the City of Saratoga Springs won the democracy-voting award for small cities in
New York State. This competition celebrated cities with the highest percentage of eligible voter
participation in the 2020 presidential election. Saratoga Springs won in small city category with 80% voter
turnout.
Announcement: Missing Sidewalk Links Open House
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Mayor Kelly announced the first missing sidewalk links open house will be held at the Recreation Center on
June 24th from 3-7 p.m.
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to add an a discussion and vote regarding
approval to pay an invoice to Daily Gazette newspaper for land use board legal notices. (21-228)
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Approval to Pay Invoice to Daily Gazette Newspaper for Land Use Board Legal
Notices (21-229)
Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve to pay the invoice of the Daily
Gazette newspaper for the land use board legal notices.
Ayes - All
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
Award of Bid: Construction Services for the Raw Water Intake Valve Replacement Program to Jersen
Construction Group (21-230)
Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for Raw Water
Intake Valve Replacement – Construction to Jersen Construction group in the amount not to exceed
$2,011,446.
Ayes – All
Award of Bid: Electrical Services for the Raw Water Intake Valve Replacement Program to Brunswick
Electric, Inc. (21-231)
Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for Raw Water
Intake Valve Replacement – Electric to Brunswick Electric, Inc. in the amount not to exceed
$190,000.
Ayes – All
Announcement: Grievance Day Update
Commissioner Franck announced Grievance Day was held May 25, 2021. He thanked the members of the
Board of Assessment for their work. This was another successful year with only 42 taxpayers grieving their
assessment.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Announcement: Bond Sale
Commissioner Madigan announced our rating improved over last year. The sale of bonds resulted in an
interest rate of 2.13% and bonded $6,167,823.
Update: Tax Anticipation Note (TAN)
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Commissioner Madigan advised the 2021 June mid warrant includes the payback of the tax anticipation
note in the amount of $7.1 million. One of the short-term loans is due at the end of June for a total of $6.31
million. Our short-term debt has been reduced from $11.3 million to $5 million.
Appointment: Arts Commission
Commissioner Madigan re-appointed Rhea Curley to the Arts Commission.
Discussion and Vote: 2021 Mid-Year Budget Recommended Amendments (21-232)
Commissioner Madigan advised the City’s the financial change is for the better. She has recommendations
to amend the 2021 budget and is prepared to restore approximately $2.3 million to the budget. The
recommendations are as follows:
1. Employee contracts effective 8/1/2021 ($950,000 - $1,000,000)
2. City Hall security project ($164,000)
3. Mayor’s Department - part time building inspector, part time Civil Service coordinator ($101,037),
and City historian
4. Partial restoration at the Senior Center ($20,000)
5. Finance Department ($65,000) - information technology director to cover 2 months overlap and a
computer support technician (back fill of position)
6. Public Works/Public Works Recreation Department ($251,000) - electrician full time, laborer part
time (highway), laborer part time at parks/casino, and expense for hazardous waste education,
indoor recreation laborer, ice rink laborer, waterfront laborer, and a rec expenses laborer
7. Public Safety Department ($688,000) - 3 police officers, police 12 hour shift change, police
overtime, Fire Department overtime, and comp time for Police and Fire Departments
8. Accounts Department ($89,000) - assistance assessor overlap and part time clerk for fixed asset
and inventory
Revenue amounts received is about $2.6 million. Sales tax will be increased by $2 million, VLT will
increase by $1.2 million, mortgage tax will increase by $360,000, and Planning Board fees and building
permits will go up.
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to approve the 2021 mid-year
budget recommended amendments as included with the agenda. These are not actually
amendments, we are going to do the actual physical transfers and budget amendments at one of the
next Council meetings. The budget itself will be amended going forward either at a special Council
meeting or in early July.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Assignment for Recycling Bin Program (21-233)
Commissioner Madigan advised she is recommending up to $50,000 be placed in an assignment for a
recycling program from estimated revenue from 2021 VLT aid. Funds may be used for bins as well as other
costs reasonably necessary for a recycling bin program.
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to approve the assignment for
recycling bin program as read into the agenda this evening.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Updated Timesheet and Payroll Preparation and Distribution Policy of the FPPM (21-
234)
Commissioner Madigan advised this incorporates language for 12-hour shift and bi-weekly payroll for
police, add payroll advice e-mail enrollment form, allow Finance to use a City e-mail address if employee
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has not authorized use of a personal e-mail address, and no longer allow for partial direct deposit effective
8/1/21.
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the updated
timesheet and payroll preparation and distribution policy of the Finance Policy and Procedure
Manual as distributed with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Tait Lane PILOT Resolution and Agreement (21-235)
Commissioner Madigan advised the agreement provides for a PILOT payment of $20,000 annually until 8
months following the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. Thereafter, payments will increase for the
remaining term of the 30-year PILOT.
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Dalton seconded to approve the Tait Lane PILOT
resolution and agreement as uploaded with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Update City Fees – Building Department (21-236)
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the updated City
fees – Building Department as distributed with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Quadient for Folder/Inserter (21-237)
Commissioner Madigan advised this is a lease agreement.
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
an agreement with Quadient for the folder/inserter as distributed with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with ePlus Technology, Inc. to Provide
Third-Party IT Related Hardware, Peripherals, Software, Maintenance, Support, etc. (21-238)
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
an agreement with ePlus Technology, Inc. to provide third party IT related hardware peripheral
software maintenance support as distributed with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA) for the Use of SSHA as a Location for the Saratoga Springs
Smart Cities Innovation Partnership Logistics Project (21-239)
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority for use of the
Saratoga Springs Housing Authority as a location for the Saratoga Springs Smart Cities Innovation
Partnership Logistics Project as distributed with the agenda.
Ayes – All
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Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
Saratoga Springs Public Library (SSPL) for Use of SSPL as a Location for the Saratoga Springs Smart
Cities Innovation Partnership Logistics Project (21-240)
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Saratoga Springs Public Library for use of a
location for the Saratoga Springs Smart Cities Innovation Partnership Logistics Project as
distributed with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with New York State Technology
Enterprise (NYSTEC) for Project Management for the Saratoga Springs Smart Cities Innovation Partnership
Logistics Project (21-241)
Commissioner Madigan advised this project involves multiple partners.
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
an agreement with New York State Technology Enterprise (NYSTEC) for project management for the
Saratoga Springs Smart Cities Innovation Partnership Logistics Project as distributed with the
agenda.
Ayes – All
Budget Transfers – Benefits (21-242)
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the budget
transfers – benefits as included with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Budget Amendments – Payroll (21-243)
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the budget
amendments – payroll as included with the agenda.
Ayes – All
Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to add an item to the agenda
for appointment to the Complete Streets Board. (21-244)
Ayes - All
Appointment: Complete Streets Board
Commissioner Madigan appointed Jen Natyzak to complete streets board. She is currently a part of
Bikeatoga.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Jersen Construction for General
Construction on Water Intake Project (21-245)
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Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
an agreement with Jersen Construction for the Raw Water Improvements Intake Project for general
construction in the amount of $2,011,446.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Brunswick Electrical Component for
Water Intake Project (21-246)
Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
an agreement with Brunswick Electrical Component for the Raw Water Improvements Intake Project
in the amount of $190,000.
Ayes - All
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Dalton moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to add item to the agenda
regarding an announcement. (21-247)
Ayes – All
Announcement: Reached 70% Benchmark
Commissioner Dalton announced New York State has reached the 70% benchmark for vaccinations. It
would be nice if we could memorialize the lives lost in the City, the people on the front lines, and all who
participated in getting us through this pandemic. She would like to establish a committee to put a memorial
somewhere in the City.
Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225, Sections 225-87 of the City Code, Entitled Vehicle & Traffic –
Schedule XXII Time Limit Parking (21-248)
Commissioner Dalton moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to amend chapter 225-87 of the
City Code entitled vehicle & traffic schedule XXII time limit parking on the east and west side of High
Rock Avenue, time limit two hours between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. between Lake Avenue and York
Avenue.
Ayes – All
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Stilsing Electric (21-249)
Commissioner Dalton moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a
contract with Stilsing Electric.
Ayes – All
Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapters 180 and 217 of the City Code
Commissioner Dalton set a public hearing for Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 6:55 p.m.
Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with McKesson Medical-Surgical
Government Solutions, LLC (21-250)
Commissioner Dalton moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign
a contract with McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions, LLC.
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Ayes - All
SUPERVISORS
Matt Veitch
Building and Grounds Committee Update
Supervisor Veitch reported as part of the airport safety plan, the County is considering a couple parcels as
part of this plan. The governor has made $23 million dollars available through his Upstate Airport Economic
Development and Revitalization Program. The County will be applying for this grant to build a new terminal
at the airport.
Government Review & Efficiency Update
Supervisor Veitch reported they passed some rules today. They are looking into a new budget process
before they start the process this year.
Saratoga County Law Library Board of Trustees Update
Supervisor Veitch reported he is a member of the Board of Trustees. The Law Library is located at the
court building in Ballston Spa. They are looking to name the library in honor of former Judge Nolan.
Tara Gaston
Public Health Update
Supervisor Gaston reported Saratoga County is doing well with a 7 day rolling positivity rate of .4% with
only 25 active cases of COVID-19. Many of the COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
Women in Government Leadership Program
Supervisor Gaston reported they are accepting applications. Information can be found on the web site at
www.saratogacountyny.gov/leadershipprogram until June 22nd.
ARPA Funding Survey
Supervisor Gaston reported the County has received $22 million. She will be sending out a link that allows
the residents of Saratoga County to respond on where the funding should be spent.
June Board of Supervisors Meeting
Supervisor Gaston reported the Board issued proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth. Scott
Chamberlain appointed as director of personnel and human resources effective 8/2/2021.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Ribis
Clerk
Approved: 7/6/2021 Vote: 5 - 0
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CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
City Council Meeting
June 15, 2021 Via Zoom - Registration Required
06:55 PM P.H. - Amend Chapter 225 - Time Limit Parking on
High Rock Avenue
Print
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
1. ZOOM REGISTRATION
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES
PRESENTATION(S):
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of 5/17/2021 Pre-Agenda Meeting Transcript
2. Approval of 5/18/2021 City Council Meeting Transcript
3. Approval of 6/1/2021 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes
4. Approve Budget Transfers - Capital
5. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular
6. Approve Budget Amendments - Regular (Increases)
7. Approve Payroll 06/04/15 $611,585.83
8. Approve Payroll 06/11/15 $380,924.61
9. Approve Warrant - 2021 21JUN2 $533,672.19
10. Approve Warrant - 2021 21MWJUN1 $7,068,095.87
MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
1. Appointment: Acting City Historian
2. Appointments: Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee
3. Appointment: Complete Streets Advisory Board
4. Appointment: Planning Board
5. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Declaring Stonequist Apartments Rehabilitation and Modernization Project SEQRA Type II Action.
6. Discussion and Vote: Approval for Mayor to Sign Addendum to Agreement with the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau
7. Discussion and Vote: Internship Agreement
8. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Saratoga Tents & Events for Camp Saradac
9. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Deposit to Jumping Bean Party Rental for Camp Saradac
10. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Execute MOA with Unions Regarding Juneteenth
11. Discussion and Vote: Approval for the Mayor to Sign a Memorandum of Agreement to Reimburse Employee #2479 in the Amount of $3,500.00
12. Announcement: Roof Permitting Procedure and Fee Change
13. Announcement: Rejoice the Vote Awards City of Saratoga Springs-Votingest Small City Award
14. Announcement: Missing Sidewalk Links Open House
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
1. Award of Bid: Construction Services For The Raw Water Intake Valve Replacement Program to Jersen Construction Group
2. Award of Bid: Electrical Services for the Raw Water Intake Valve Replacement Program to Brunswick Electric Inc.
3. Announcement: Grievance Day Update
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. Announcement: Bond Sale
2. Update: Tax Anticipation Note (TAN)
3. Appointment: Arts Commission
4. Discussion and Vote: 2021 Mid-Year Budget Recommended Amendments
5. Discussion and Vote: Assignment for Recycling Bin Program
6. Discussion and Vote: Updated Timesheet and Payroll Preparation and Distribution Policy of the FPPM
7. Discussion and Vote: Tait Lane PILOT Resolution and Agreement
8. Discussion and Vote: Update City Fees - Building Department
9. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Quadient for Folder/Inserter
10. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with ePlus Technology, Inc to Provide Third-Party IT related Hardware, Peripherals, Software, Maintenance,
Support, etc.
11. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority (SSHA) for use of SSHA as a location for
the Saratoga Springs Smart Cities Innovation Partnership Logistics Project
12. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saratoga Springs Public Library (SSPL) for use of SSPL as a location for the
Saratoga Springs Smart Cities Innovation Partnership Logistics Project
13. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with New York State Technology Enterprise (NYSTEC) for Project Management for the Saratoga Springs Smart
Cities Innovation Partnership Logistics Project
14. Budget Transfers - Benefits
15. Budget Amendments - Payroll
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Jersen Construction for General Construction on Water Intake Project
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Brunswick Electrical Component for Water Intake Project
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225, Sections 225-87 of the City Code, entitled Vehicle & Traffic - schedule XXII Time Limit Parking
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to sign contract with Stilsing Electric
3. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapters 180 and 217 of the City Code
4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to sign contract with McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC
SUPERVISORS
1. Matthew Veitch
1. Buildings & Grounds Committee Update
2. Government Review & Efficiency Update
3. Saratoga County Law Library Board of Trustees Update
2. Tara Gaston
1. Public Health Update
2. Women in Government Leadership Program
3. ARPA Funding Survey
4. June Board of Supervisors Meeting
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