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CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS

Preliminary City Council Meeting
Monday, August 4, 2025 – 9:30 AM
 
 

City Council Room - First Floor


1. 

Public Hearing

 

1.1  Public Hearing:

An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 225, Section 225-12 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, NY, Entitled "Vehicle and Traffic - Speed Limits"

 

1.2  Public Hearing:

An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 225, Section 225-68 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, NY Entitled, "Vehicle and Traffic - Schedule IV - Speed Limit: Inside Tax District"

 

1.3  Public Hearing:

An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 225, Section-69 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, NY, Entitled "Vehicle and Traffic - Schedule IV - Speed Limits - Outside Tax District"

 

2. 

Call To Order

 

3. 

Roll Call

 

4. 

Salute To Flag

 

5. 

Presentation

 

5.1  Presentation:

Housing Policies

 

6. 

Consent Agenda

 

6.1  Consent Agenda:

Approval of 06/03/2025 Amended City Council Meeting Minutes

 

6.2  Consent Agenda:

Approval of 07/01/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

 

6.3  Consent Agenda:

Approval of 07/14/2025 Preliminary Agenda Meeting Minutes

 

6.4  Consent Agenda:

Approval of 07/15/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

 

6.5  Consent Agenda:

Approve MidWarrant 25MWJUL2 $53,142.67

 

6.6  Consent Agenda:

Approve Warrant 25AUG1 $3,474,217.94

 

6.7  Consent Agenda:

Approve Payroll 07/18/2025 $700,896.43

 

6.8  Consent Agenda:

Approve Payroll 07/25/2025 $789,375.26

 

6.9  Consent Agenda:

Approve Payroll 08/01/2025 $537,529.59

 

6.10  Discussion and Vote:

Approve Budget Transfers - Regular

 

6.11  Discussion and Vote:

Approve Budget Amendments - Regular

 

7. 

Public Comment Period / 60 Minutes

 

8. 

Executive Session

 

8.1  Discussion:

Article 7 Napoli v. City of Saratoga Springs

 

9. 

Supervisor - Michele Madigan

 

1.  Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Meeting and Committee Updates

 

10. 

Supervisor - Matthew Veitch

 

10.1  Announcement:

National Association of Counties Conference Report

 

10.2  Announcement:

Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation

 

11. 

Mayor's Department

 

11.1 

Set Public Hearing: Capital program 2026-2031

 

11.2 

Set Public Hearing: Removing jail time from City Code

 

11.3 

Set Public Hearing: Revise City Code Chapter 9 Defense and Indemnification

 

11.4  Announcement:

Saratoga County Grant Award - Beekman Arts District Lighting & Signage

 

11.5  Announcement:

CDTA Service Updates and New Route

 

11.6  Discussion and Vote:

Resolution to apply for a grant application with the Hudson River Valley Greenway 

 

11.7  Discussion and Vote:

Authorize payment to Goldberger and Kremer for legal services for labor issues in the amount of $20,592.70

 

11.8  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization for Mayor to sign OCFS Individual Program Application for Youth Development Funding.

 

11.9  Discussion and Vote:

Approval to Pay Invoice for Saratoga County Fair 

 

11.10  Discussion and Vote:

Salary Grade Reallocation Policy

 

12. 

Account's Department

 

12.1  Announcement:

Business Milestones 

 

12.2  Announcement:

Special Events 

 

12.3  Announcement:

Short Term Rental Registry Update

 

12.4  Award of Bid:

RFP 2023 - 20 Copper Sulfate Extension of Bid to Thornton, Musso, and Bellemin, Inc. 

 

12.5  Award of Bid:

RFP 2025 - 19 Geyser Crest Water Roof Replacement to Mid-State Industries, Ltd. 

 

12.6  Discussion and Vote:

Adopt the Liberty Affordable Housing, Inc. Amended Resolutions for Work Force Housing Comprehensive Map and Zoning Amendments and PILOT Resolution  and Agreement 

 

12.7  Discussion and Vote:

Approval of Beacon Excelsior Park, LLC. Payment In Lieu of Taxes ("PILOT") Agreement and Resolution 

 

12.8  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization for the Mayor to Sign General Code Supplement No. 11.1 to Codify the City Code 

 

13.  Finance Department

 

13.1  Announcement:

Update on City Taxes

 

13.2  Discussion and Vote:

Resolution for Use of Legal Liability Assignment

 

13.3  Discussion and Vote:

Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Contract with Dell Technologies for Computer Hardware in the amount not to exceed $40,000

 

13.4  Discussion and Vote:

Approve Budget Transfers - Payroll & Benefits

 

13.5  Discussion and Vote:

Approve Budget Amendments - Fund Balance

 

13.6  Discussion and Vote:

Approve Budget Amendments - Finance

 

13.7  Discussion and Vote:

Approve Budget Amendments - Assignments

 

13.8  Discussion and Vote:

Approve Budget Amendments - City Center

 

14. 

Public Works Department

 

14.1  Appointment:

Reappointment to the Arts Commission

 

Appointee name: Margo Olson

14.2  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Mid-State Industries, Ltd. for Geyser Crest Water Roof Replacement.

 

14.3  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Thornton, Musso & Bellemin, Inc. for Copper Sulfate.

 

 

14.4  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization for Mayor to Sign Water Quality Improvement Program Grant Application.

 

 

14.5  Discussion and Vote:

Approval to Pay Invoice #JC41075 to Kinsley Group In The Amount Of $36,735.00.

 

 

14.6  Discussion and Vote:

Approval to Pay Invoice #JC40371 to Kinsley Group In The Amount Of $3,200.00.

 

14.7  Announcement:

Big Truck Day to be held on August 20, 2025

 

14.8  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization to Amend the Seasonal Parking Resolution

 

14.9  Announcement:

PFOAs Settlement Funds and Lead Service Line Assistance 

 

14.10  Discussion and Vote:

Merit for Review and Referral to Land Use Boards: Amend UDO Commercial Mixed-Use Districts Development Bonus, Height Bonus 

 

15. 

Public Safety Department

 

15.1  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization for the Mayor to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Greenfield

 

15.2  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization for the Mayor to sign a change order with ICC-CDS LLC

 

15.3  Discussion and Vote:

Authorization to reimburse employee # 3016

 

16. 

Adjourn