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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
 
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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
MAYOR’S 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 Excess Fund Balance for City Centennial-Book
 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
 6. Discussion and Vote:  Budget Amendment - 2013 Excess Fund Balance for City Centennial-Billboard
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
 
Minutes have not been generated.