CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS

City Council Meeting

May 19, 2015

City Council Room

06:30 PM P.H. - Amend City Code - One Way Streets
06:35 PM P.H. - Amend Chapter 225 - Load Zones
and Taxi Stand
06:40 PM P.H. - Use of Open Space Bond Authority
to Purchase Development Rights of Pitney Family
Farm
06:45 PM P.H. - Amend 2015 capital Budget and
Program for Purchase of Development of Pitney
Family Farm
06:50 PM P.H. - 2015 Draft Comprehensive Plan
Print

7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES
PRESENTATION(S):
1.

Presentation: Update on The Waterfront Park by The LA Group

2.

Presentation: Chief Veitch to address the City Council regarding downtown issues

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
CONSENT AGENDA
1.

Approval of 4/21/15 City Council Meeting Minutes

2.

Approval of 5/4/15 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes

3.

Approval of 5/5/15 City Council Meeting MIntues

4.

Approve Resolution for the Use of the Insurance Reserve-19

5.

Approve Budget Amendments-Insurance Reserve

6.

Approve Budget Amendments (Increases)

7.

Approve Budget Transfers-Regular

8.

Approve Payroll 05/08/2015 $424,570.99

9.

Approve Payroll 05/15/2015 $424,634.84

10.

Approve Warrant: 2015 Mid 15MWMAY1: $101,291.76

11.

Approve Warrant: 2015 REG 15MAY2: $600,858.81

MAYORS DEPARTMENT
1.

Appointment: Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation

2.

Discussion: Saratoga Springs Housing Authority 5 Year Plan

3.

Discussion and Vote: Housing Authority Salary Approval

4.

Discussion and Vote: City Council to Approve Cleaner Part-time Rate - Recreation

5.

Announcement: Summer Clinic Registration Early Bird Special ends June 21, 2015

6.

Discussion and Vote: Accept Donation for Summer Concert Series from Golub Corporation

7.

Discussion and Vote: City Council to Adopt Rules of Conduct

8.

Discussion and Vote: New City Code Chapter #205 - Street Performances

9.

Announcement: Centennial Celebration Update

10.

Announcement: Saratoga Springs Nationally Recognized as a Walk Friendly Community

ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
1.

Award of Bid: HVAC & Plumbing Services to Energy Management Technologies LLC

2.

Discussion and Vote: Referral to Planning Board for Advisory Opinion of Zoning Text Amendment to Include Golf-Clubhouse Definition

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1.

Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment - 2013 Fund Balance Excess for Centennial

2.

Discussion: 1st Quarter 2015 Financial Report

3.

Discussion: NYS Tax Freeze Credit Program - Government Efficiency Plan

4.

Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers Payroll

5.

Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers Benefits

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

1.

Announcement: Retirement Chief Water Treatment Operator - Tom Kirkpatrick

2.

Discussion and Vote: Establish Title Grade & Step- Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator

3.

Discussion and Vote: Establish a Step Salary- Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor

4.

Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to sign Curb & Sidewalk Agreement- Andrea Peek

5.

Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to sign agreement with Energy Management Technologies LLC

6.

Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to sign Property Access Agreement with Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation DBA National Grid

7.

Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to sign agreement with DeBrino Caulking Assoc Inc.- Woodlawn & Spring Street Parking Deck
Stairs

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT

1.

Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to sign Memorandum of Understanding with Schenectady Fire Department

2.

Set Public Hearing: Pedalbus Ordinance

3.

Announcement: MyPD Application

4.

Announcement: May 28, 2014 - SLA ABC Law Seminar

SUPERVISORS
1.

Discussion: Matthew Veitch

Report: Tour of the County
Report: Saratoga Casino and Raceway Foundation
Report: 2015 STOP-DWI Program
Report: NYS Tax Rebate-Plan - Government Efficiency

2.

Discussion: Peter Martin

Report: Equalization and Assessment
Report: Racing and Gaming
Report: Airport Contracts
Report: Funding for Improvements to Staffords Bridge Road
Update: Online Availability of 2014 County Annual Financial Report

ADJOURN
1.

Adjourn