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CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – 7:00 PM
 
 

City Council meets in Council Room 1st Floor


1.  Public Hearing

 

1.1  Public Hearing:

Ordinance to Amend Chapter 225, Article IX, Section 225-93 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, Entitled "Vehicle and Traffic - Schedule XXVII: Handicapped Parking Zones (A) - Two Hour Time Limit"

 

2. 

Call To Order

 

3. 

Roll Call

 

4. 

Salute To Flag

 

5. 

Presentation

 

5.1  Presentation:

Mayor's Proclamation

 

6. 

Consent Agenda

 

6.1  Consent Agenda:

Approve Mid-Warrant 24MWDEC7 $96,808.03

 

6.2  Consent Agenda:

Approve Mid-Warrant 25MWFEB1 $29,952.89

 

6.3  Consent Agenda:

Approve Warrant 24DEC6 $763,782.56

 

6.4  Consent Agenda:

Approve Warrant 25FEB2 $3,294,814.25

 

6.5  Consent Agenda:

Approve Payroll 02/07/2025 $805,773.43

 

6.6  Consent Agenda:

Approve Payroll 02/14/2025 $515,821.81

 

6.7  Consent Agenda:

Approve Budget Transfers - Regular

 

6.8  Consent Agenda:

Approve Budget Amendments - Regular 

 

7. 

Public Comment Period / 60 Minutes

 

8. 

Executive Session

 

9. 

Supervisor - Michele Madigan

 

1.  Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Meeting and Committee Updates

 

10. 

Supervisor - Matthew Veitch

 

10.1  Announcement:

1.  Remarks

 

11. 

Mayor's Department

 

11.1  Appointment:

Appointments to Open Space Committee - re-appoint Jennifer Hunt Dempsey and appoint Meghan Connolly Haupt

 

11.2  Announcement:

2025-2030 Consolidated Community Development Block Grant Program 

 

https://www.saratoga-springs.org/FormCenter/Community-Development-24/Saratoga-Springs-2025-Consolidated-Plan--138

 

11.3  Announcement:

Pre-agenda meetings moving to the Friday before the Tuesday Council meetings due to work schedule conflicts

 

11.4 

Public hearing to amend the Capital Budget for the ice rink rehabilitation

 

11.5  Discussion and Vote:

Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Skidmore College for a project with Professor Karen Kellogg's class on a City-wide EV infrastructure plan

 

11.6  Discussion and Vote:

Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) for scanning the building and planning files for an amount not to exceed $55,234.50.

 

11.7  Discussion and Vote:

St. Baldrick’s Donation- Rental Fee Waived                                   

 

Approval needed to waive rental fee for event

11.8  Discussion and Vote:

Acceptance of $500 USTA Donation

 

Acceptance of donation

11.9  Discussion and Vote:

Acceptance of '24-'25 Basketball Sponsorships

 

Acceptance of  '24-'25 Basketball Sponsorships

11.10  Discussion and Vote:

Approval of 2025 Scholarship Application 

 

Approval of 2025 Scholarship Application 

12.  Account's Department

 

12.1  Announcement:

Business Milestones

 

12.2  Announcement:

Special Events 

 

12.3  Announcement:

Contract Policy Issues

 

12.4  Award of Bid:

RFP 2023-52 Extension of Bid for NYS Dept. of Health Certified Instructor Coordinator to EMS Concepts 

 

12.5  Discussion and Vote:

Approval to Pay 2024 Invoices from The Towne Law Firm, P.C. 

 

13. 

Finance Department

 

13.1  Announcement:

City Tax Update

 

13.2  Discussion and Vote:

2023 Water and Sewer Fund Balance Recommendations 

 

13.3  Discussion and Vote:

Approve Budget Transfers - Payroll & Benefits 

 

13.4  Discussion and Vote:

Approve Budget Amendments - Interfund 

 

14. 

Public Works Department

 

14.1  Announcement:

Announcment: Public Hearing to be held on March 4th for Amending Chapter 201 to add roadways to official list of streets

 

14.2  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Jointa Lime Co. for Pavement Services.

 

 

14.3  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Alarm & Suppression Inc. for Alarm and Suppression Services.

 

14.4  Discussion and Vote:

Approval to Pay Invoice # 143733 to Shaw Truck Repair In The Amount Of $601.36.

 

 

14.5  Discussion and Vote:

Approval to Pay Invoice for Barton and Loguidice in the Amount of 2200.00 dollars.

 

14.6  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization for Mayor to Sign Addendum #1 with Morton Salt.

 

15. 

Public Safety Department

 

15.1  Announcement:

February 7 shooting - City Hall

 

15.2  Discussion and Vote:

Amend Chapter 225, Section 225-93 of the City Code entitled "Vehicle and Traffic - Schedule XXVIII - Handicap Parking Zone"

 

15.3  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization to pay invoices to Mahoney-Notify Plus

 

15.4  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization for the Mayor to sign a contract with Art Breault, dba EMS Concepts

 

15.5  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization to pay invoices to BPI Mechanical Services using 2024 funds

 

15.6  Discussion and Vote:

Appointment of Justin Garfolo to the Civilian Review Board

 

16. 

Adjourn