CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGSCity Council Meeting

May 19, 2015 City Council Room

06:30 PM P.H. - Amend City Code - One Way Streets06:35 PM P.H. - Amend Chapter 225 - Load Zonesand Taxi Stand06:40 PM P.H. - Use of Open Space Bond Authorityto Purchase Development Rights of Pitney FamilyFarm

06:45 PM P.H. - Amend 2015 capital Budget andProgram for Purchase of Development of PitneyFamily 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

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 DeckStairs

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 CountyReport: Saratoga Casino and Raceway FoundationReport: 2015 STOP-DWI ProgramReport: NYS Tax Rebate-Plan - Government Efficiency

2. Discussion: Peter Martin

Report: Equalization and AssessmentReport: Racing and GamingReport: Airport ContractsReport: Funding for Improvements to Staffords Bridge RoadUpdate: Online Availability of 2014 County Annual Financial Report

ADJOURN 1. Adjourn