Saratoga Springs, NY

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will meet to discuss the format used for complaints. The board also plans to enter an executive session to review specific complaints.

• Discussion of complaint format
• Executive session to review complaints

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed 2027 Comprehensive Budget, a tax levy limit override, and amendments to the Capital Budget and Saratoga Hospital PUD. The body will also vote on several contracts, budget transfers, and a PILOT agreement for the Finley building.

• Public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 9 of 2026 to override the tax levy limit for Fiscal Year 2027
• Proposed $160,000 Capital Budget amendment for Recreation Center parking and improvements
• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Finley Housing Development Fund Corporation and Finley, LLC
• Award of RFP 2026-22 for Sodiumsilico Fluoride to Chemrite, Inc.
• Award of IFB2026-21 for a Crane Truck to Syracuse Trailer Sales, Service, Leasing Inc.

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is meeting to review draft revisions to the ethics code. The board will also conduct a review of procedures across sections 1 through 6.

• Review of draft ethics code revisions
• Procedures review for sections 1-5
• Procedures review for section 6
• Review of tasks and deadlines

The Board of Ethics reviewed sections of the draft ethics code and procedural revisions during their October 20, 2026 meeting. Members assigned administrative tasks, including drafting a letter to the Mayor’s office regarding proposed amendments and requesting a $500 annual budget for board-related expenses.

• Approved September 15, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Assigned drafting of amendment introduction letter to Mayor's office
• Assigned creation of editable procedures document
• Requested addition of annual report and anonymous complaint to webpage
• Initiated request for $500 annual budget for board expenses
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 p.m.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2027 Comprehensive Budget, amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, and a historic investment tax exemption. The body will also vote on various payrolls, budget transfers, and municipal contracts.

• Public hearing for the Proposed 2027 Comprehensive Budget
• Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2026 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance
• Proposed Local Law #8 of 2026 regarding the Taxation-Historic Investment Exemption
• Contract with Morton Salt for rock salt in the amount of $119,419.58
• Legal services addendum with Goldberger Kremer for the HR Department for $25,000

City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

The City Council is conducting a budget workshop to review 2027 comprehensive budget presentations. The meeting includes presentations from the IT department and several local not-for-profit organizations.

• IT 2027 Comprehensive Budget Presentation
• Budget presentation from Community Development Block Grant Committee
• Budget presentation from Franklin Community Center
• Budget presentation from Saratoga Center for the Family
• Budget presentations from Saratoga County EOC Soup Kitchen, Saratoga Springs Senior Center, Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, and VFW Post 420

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will meet to discuss the format used for complaints. The board also plans to enter an executive session to review specific complaints.

• Discussion of complaint format
• Executive session to review complaints

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to review draft revisions to the Ethics Code. The board is also reviewing sections 1 through 6 of its procedures and discussing tasks and deadlines.

• Review of draft Ethics Code revisions
• Procedures review for Sections 1-5
• Procedures review for Section 6
• Review of tasks and deadlines

City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the 2027 Comprehensive Budget. The meeting includes presentations and discussions specifically regarding the Department of Public Works and the Recreation Department.

• Presentation on 2027 Comprehensive Budget for DPW and Recreation Department
• Discussion on 2027 Comprehensive Budget for DPW
• Discussion on 2027 Comprehensive Budget for Recreation Department

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2027 Comprehensive Budget, amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, and historic investment tax exemptions. The body will also vote on various municipal contracts, payroll, and budget amendments.

• Public hearing for the proposed 2027 Comprehensive Budget
• Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2026 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance
• Proposed Local Law #8 of 2026 regarding Taxation-Historic Investment Exemption
• Contract with Morton Salt for rock salt in the amount of $119,419.58
• Authorization for $25,000 legal services addendum with Goldberger Kremer

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2027 Comprehensive Budget, amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, and historic investment tax exemptions. The body will also vote on various city contracts, payroll, and a potential tax levy limit override for 2027.

• Public hearing for the proposed 2027 Comprehensive Budget
• Proposed Local Law No. 9 of 2026 to override the 2027 tax levy limit
• Contract for legal services with Goldberger Kremer for $25,000
• Payment to Morton Salt for rock salt in the amount of $119,419.58
• Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2026 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance

City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the 2027 Comprehensive Budget. The meeting includes a presentation from the Finance Department and a public hearing.

• Presentation of the 2027 Comprehensive Budget

City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the 2027 Comprehensive Budget for the Department of Public Safety. The agenda includes specific discussions regarding the 2027 Traffic, Police, and Fire Department budgets.

• Presentation: 2027 Comprehensive Budget - Department of Public Safety
• Discussion: 2027 Traffic Department Budget
• Discussion: 2027 Police Department Budget
• Discussion: 2027 Fire Department Budget

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and a new tax exemption for totally service-disabled veterans. The body will also vote on adopting a special event policy and updating 2026 city fees.

• Proposed Local Law No. 7 of 2026: Total Service-Disabled Veterans Exemption
• Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2026: Unified Development Ordinance amendment
• Rec Center Upgrades: HVAC construction bid to T. McElligott Inc. and electrical bid to Harold R. Clune Inc.
• Approval of payrolls totaling $2,326,543.55 across three periods
• MidWarrant 26MWSEP3 for $4,100,966.44 and 26MWSEP4 for $1,054,099.15

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on amending the Unified Development Ordinance and establishing a tax exemption for totally service-disabled veterans. The body is also deciding on a new special event policy, fee updates, and several construction and equipment contracts.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 6 (UDO Amendment) and Local Law No. 7 (Service-Disabled Veterans Exemption)
• Award of Rec Center HVAC construction to T. McElligott Inc. and electrical construction to Harold R. Clune Inc.
• Approval of payroll totaling $2,326,543.55 across three periods
• Discussion and vote on updates to 2026 City Fees
• Award of contracts for a tilt-deck trailer to Davis Trailer World and a trailer to Anderson Trailers

City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

The City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to review the 2027 Comprehensive Budget. The session includes presentations from the Mayor, Accounts, Finance, and Civil Service departments.

• Presentation of the 2027 Comp Budget
• Discussion of Mayor's Department Budget
• Discussion of Civil Service Department Budget
• Discussion of Accounts Department Budget

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council meets on October 2, 2026, with public hearings on two proposed local laws: one amending the Unified Development Ordinance and another creating a total service-disabled veterans tax exemption. The council will vote on awarding bids for Rec Center HVAC and electrical construction, adopting a special event policy, and approving various contracts, payments, and budget transfers. Several settlements and a housing project bond acceptance are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 6 of 2026 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance
• Public hearing and vote on Local Law No. 7 of 2026 creating a total service-disabled veterans tax exemption
• Award of bid RFP2026-14 Rec Center HVAC construction to T. McElligott Inc. and RFP2026-15 electrical to Harold R. Clune Inc.
• Consent agenda includes payroll totaling $2,326,543.55 and warrants totaling $6,585,911.27
• Vote on settlement of Jagoda v. City and stipulation for Plaza 15 Storage LLC; acceptance of bonds for Liberty Housing Project

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission meets to approve minutes from its August 20, August 25, and September 8 meetings, take public comment, and discuss wrapping up its work and any next steps. No specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being an open-ended discussion of the commission's wrap-up.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, August 25, and September 8 meetings
• Public comment: 15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person
• New business: discuss wrap-up and any next steps needed

The Charter Review Commission decided its proposed charter amendments will not appear on the ballot this year because of a split between the Board of Elections Commissioners. The commission decided to request that the mayor establish a new commission with the same members to place the amendments on the ballot for November 2027; the commission cannot be established until after the November 2026 election. The commission's work is done, and the time will be used to educate the public on the proposed changes. The mayor indicated support for this option at the last City Council meeting.

• Approved minutes from 8.20.26, 8.25.26 and 9.8.26 meetings, with a typo correction in the 8.20.26 minutes (7/0)
• Decided to request the mayor establish a new commission with the same members to put charter amendments on the November 2027 ballot
• Noted the new commission cannot be established until after the November 2026 election
• Adjourned the meeting (7/0)

Civilian Review Board

The Saratoga Springs Civilian Review Board is meeting to approve minutes, review a findings form regarding Tony Izzo, and introduce Assistant Chief Evan Fort as the new communication liaison. The board will also enter executive session for complaint review and take public comment.

• Review and Findings form for Tony Izzo
• Introduction of Assistant Chief Evan Fort as communication liaison
• Executive session for complaint review
• Approval of minutes from 7.6.26 meeting

The Civilian Review Board accepted minutes from its 7/6/26 meeting and met briefly in executive session, where no action was taken. Member Caitlyn Jorgensen asked the Police Department liaison, Assistant Chief Evan Fort, to develop a master list of active cases before the CRB and the documentation expected to be shared with the board. No one appeared for public comment, and the meeting adjourned at 6:46pm.

• Accepted minutes from the 7/6/26 CRB meeting (motion passed)
• Entered executive session at 6:29pm; no action taken
• Ended executive session at 6:44pm
• Adjourned at 6:46pm

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting in Saratoga Springs, NY, with a public hearing, consent agenda, and a 60-minute public comment period. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation in the case Golub v. City. The agenda is largely procedural, with department reports and supervisor updates.

• Public hearing
• Executive session on pending litigation: Golub v. City
• Public comment period (60 minutes)
• Consent agenda
• Department reports (Public Works, Public Safety, Finance, etc.)

The Saratoga Springs City Council held a special meeting to discuss pending litigation regarding Golub v. City in an executive session. No council action was taken following the discussion, and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Convened into executive session to discuss pending litigation of Golub v. City (4-0)
• Adjourned the special city council meeting (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Senior Citizens Tax Exemption. The agenda also includes votes on several budget transfers, payroll approvals, and various departmental contracts and settlements.

• Public hearing for Senior Citizens Tax Exemption amendments
• Public hearing for Veterans Tax Exemption amendments
• Approval of payroll for 9/4/26 ($944,274.83) and 9/11/26 ($526,916.54)
• Warrant 26SEP2 for $2,055,171.82
• Proposed amendment to the Saratoga Hospital PUD at 211 Church St.

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is meeting to approve prior minutes, continue reviewing draft ethics code revisions, and walk through procedural sections 1-5. The board will also review tasks and deadlines. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on specific policies or contracts listed.

• Review draft ethics code revisions
• Procedures review of sections 1-4 (old business)
• Procedures review of section 5 (new business)
• Review tasks and deadlines

The Board of Ethics accepted its August 18, 2026 minutes and approved revisions to a draft ethics code, removing the words 'at an open meeting' from Section 1 A and Section 2 B. The board also conducted a first-pass review of procedures Sections 1-4 and Section 5, taking notes but recording no decisions on them. Assistant City Attorney Anthony Izzo left at 5:40 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

• Accepted August 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft ethics code revisions removing 'at an open meeting' from Section 1 A and Section 2 B (unanimous)
• Reviewed procedures Sections 1-4; notes taken, no decision recorded
• Reviewed procedures Section 5 first pass; notes taken, no decision recorded
• Adjourned at 7:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with a public hearing, followed by routine items like roll call and consent agenda. The council will also discuss pending litigation in executive session and hear reports from supervisors and city departments. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Public Hearing
• Executive session discussion of pending litigation (Golub v. City)
• Supervisor reports (Sarah Burger, Minita Sanghvi)
• Department reports (Mayor, Accounts, Finance, Public Works, Public Safety)

City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the 2027 Capital Program and Budget, as well as an amendment to the senior citizens tax exemption income limitation. The agenda also includes votes on hiring freeze exemptions, a sewer reserve fund resolution, and several contracts, along with routine approvals of payroll, warrants, and budget transfers.

• Public hearing and vote on 2027-2032 Capital Program and Budget
• Amend City Code Chapter 212 to change senior citizens tax exemption income limits
• Approve payroll 8/21/26 $914,112.51 and 8/28/26 $533,552.85
• Approve contract with Precision Trenchless for $43,004.00
• Award RFP 2026-17 Commercial Real Estate Services to Roohan Realty

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council is holding a preliminary meeting with a public hearing on amending the Senior Citizens Tax Exemption, followed by discussions and votes on several items. These include approving a bond for a dump truck, updating city fees, accepting conveyances for the Liberty Housing Project, and a proposed amendment to the Saratoga Hospital PUD to add two parcels. The agenda also includes routine approvals of payroll, warrants, and budget transfers.

• Public hearing on amending Senior Citizens Tax Exemption (Chapter 212, Article III)
• Vote on bond resolution for purchase of a tandem dump truck
• Vote on update to city fees, including Recreation Department fees
• Vote to accept conveyances for the Liberty Housing Project
• Vote on proposed amendment to Saratoga Hospital PUD, 211 Church St., adding 31 and 35 Myrtle St.

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and hear public comment. The main new business is making a plan to educate the public about the city charter. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of minutes from 8.20.26 and 8.25.26 meetings
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person)
• Plan for public education on the Charter

The Charter Review Commission met on September 14, 2026 (minutes reference the 9.8.26 meeting) and moved into executive session to discuss possible legal action regarding the BOE; that motion passed 9/0. The commission ended the executive session at 6:45pm with no action taken, then voted 8/0 to adjourn at 6:47pm. No public comment was offered and no substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss possible legal action regarding BOE (9-0)
• Ended executive session at 6:45pm with no action taken
• Approved motion to adjourn (8-0)

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission is meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions, hear public comment, and discuss wrapping up its work and any next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, August 25, and September 8 meetings
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person)
• Discussion of wrap-up and next steps

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and finalize draft amendments to the city charter. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, public comment, and discussion of new business. This is a working session focused on the charter amendment draft.

• Review and finalize draft amendments to the Charter
• Approval of minutes from 8.11.26 public forum and 8.12.26 meeting
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person)

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission approved minutes from three previous meetings and adopted proposed revisions to Title 8 regarding Risk and Safety and IT titles and Section 14 language. The commission also discussed report edits, upcoming introductions, vacancies, and financial analysis before adjourning.

• Approved minutes from 7.28, 8.11, and 8.12 meetings (7-0)
• Approved proposed revisions to Title 8 for Risk and Safety and IT and Section 14.2 language (8-0)
• Approved motion to dismiss (8-0)

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the August 20 meeting and discuss next steps for the charter. The agenda includes public comment and routine procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from 8.20.26 meeting
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person)
• Discussion of next steps for the charter

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission approved its final draft report and revised introduction, with plans to file the charter with the City Clerk this week. The commission voted to remove Section 7.2.6 from the proposed amendments. The report was approved unanimously, and the commission scheduled a September 8 meeting to plan public education on the amendments.

• Approved final draft report and revised introduction (9-0)
• Removed Section 7.2.6 from proposed amendments (7-2)
• Approved updated report (9-0)
• Scheduled September 8 meeting for public education planning

City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the Senior Citizens Tax Exemption, and will discuss and vote on a proposed amendment to the Saratoga Hospital PUD to add two adjacent parcels. The agenda also includes numerous consent items, budget transfers, contract approvals, and a proposed settlement in a lawsuit. Several items are routine approvals, but the tax exemption and PUD amendment are substantive land use and fiscal decisions.

• Public hearing and vote to amend Senior Citizens Tax Exemption (Chapter 212, Article III)
• Vote on amendment to Saratoga Hospital PUD, 211 Church St., adding 31 and 35 Myrtle St.
• Set public hearing for Local Law No. 6 of 2026 amending Unified Development Ordinance Articles 3, 4, 13, 19, 21
• Approve bond resolution for purchase of tandem dump truck
• Approve settlement agreement from National Grid and various contract addenda (Grassy Grove, Roohan Realty, J&K Trucking)

Civilian Review Board

The Saratoga Springs Civilian Review Board is meeting to approve minutes, review a complaint involving Tony Izzo, and introduce Assistant Chief Evan Fort as a communication liaison. The board will also hold an executive session for complaint review and take public comment.

• Review and findings form regarding Tony Izzo
• Introduction of Assistant Chief Evan Fort as communication liaison
• Executive session for complaint review
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2026 meeting

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the Senior Citizens Tax Exemption, and will also discuss and vote on a proposed amendment to the Saratoga Hospital PUD to add two parcels at 31 and 35 Myrtle St., along with initiating environmental review. Other actions include approving recreation fee updates, a bond resolution for a tandem dump truck, and various contracts and settlements. The agenda also includes consent items such as payroll approvals totaling over $3.5 million and budget transfers.

• Public hearing and vote to amend Senior Citizens Tax Exemption (Chapter 212, Article III)
• Vote on Saratoga Hospital PUD amendment to add 31 and 35 Myrtle St. and initiate SEQRA review
• Approve bond resolution for purchase of a tandem dump truck
• Approve update to Recreation Department fees
• Approve payrolls totaling $1,471,191.37 and warrants totaling $2,190,537.49

Board of Ethics

The Saratoga Springs Board of Ethics is meeting to approve prior minutes, continue reviewing draft ethics code revisions, and examine procedures in sections 1-4 as old business, with new business covering section 5 and task deadlines. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on ongoing review work rather than new decisions.

• Review draft ethics code revisions
• Procedures review sections 1-4
• Procedures review section 5
• Review tasks and deadlines
• Approval of August 18, 2026 minutes