Saratoga Springs, NY

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission is meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions and to plan public education about the city charter. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a discussion of how to educate the public on the charter.

• Approval of minutes from August 20 and August 25, 2026 meetings
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person)
• Discussion of a plan for public education on the Charter

Preliminary City Council Meeting

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is meeting to approve prior minutes, review draft revisions to the city's ethics code, and go over tasks and deadlines. The board will also review its own procedures in sections 1-5. No votes on code changes are listed on this agenda.

• Review of draft Ethics Code revisions
• Review of tasks and deadlines
• Procedures review of sections 1-5
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026

The Board of Ethics accepted the July 21, 2026 minutes and reviewed draft ethics code revisions, requesting updates to disclosure and recusal sections. The board also reviewed procedures sections 1-3 and took notes. No final decisions were made on the revisions.

• Accepted July 21, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Requested updates to disclosure and recusal sections in draft ethics code
• Reviewed procedures sections 1-3, notes taken

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council will hold public hearings on the 2027 Capital Program and Budget and a proposed amendment to the senior citizens tax exemption income limitation. The council will also discuss and vote on several contracts, including water sales to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a change order for a water pipe replacement, and various equipment purchases. Consent agenda items include payroll approvals and budget transfers.

• Public hearing on 2027 Capital Program and Budget
• Public hearing to amend senior citizens tax exemption income limitation
• Resolution for Saratoga County Water Authority to sell water to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
• Change order with J&K Trucking for water distribution pipe replacement ($123,355.00)
• Contract with FW Webb for two Reznor Packaged Duct Furnaces ($63,926.13)

Board of Ethics

The Saratoga Springs Board of Ethics will discuss and act on two confidential inquiries, review board operations and ethics training, and approve its 2025 annual report. New business includes a potential advisory opinion, an updated inquiry form, website changes, and a procedures review. The meeting is largely administrative and procedural.

• Discuss and Act on Inquiry 2026-2-Confidential
• Discuss and Act on Inquiry 2026-3-Confidential
• Approve Annual Report for 2025
• Review Meeting with Mayor on Board Operations and Support
• Procedures Review - Sections 1-5

The Board of Ethics approved findings for Inquiry 2026-2 and Inquiry 2026-3, directing staff to post and mail them respectively. It also approved the 2025 Annual Report and agreed to update three City Code sections regarding recusal, employee coverage, and party balance. No other substantive decisions were made; some items were postponed.

• Approved posting findings for Inquiry 2026-2
• Approved letter for Inquiry 2026-3 (all in favor)
• Approved 2025 Annual Report (all in favor)
• Agreed to update Code sections 13-3.1, 13-5 A, and 13-5 B(2) (all in favor)

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the previous session and discuss next steps for the city charter. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total, with 2 minutes per person. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the charter's next steps.

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

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission is holding a public forum to gather input on proposed amendments to the Saratoga Springs City Charter, covering Titles 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 12, as well as Appendices A and C. The amendments address vacancies, deputy qualifications, mandatory training, capital program procedures, and budget timelines. The commission has already voted on several amendments, with most passing unanimously or with minor opposition.

• Amendment to Section 2.4 on vacancies, approved 9-0, adds special election rules for vacancies occurring more than 180 days before the next general election.
• Amendment to Section 2.6 on deputies and employees, approved 9-1, adds qualification requirements for deputies and coordination with the Human Resources Administrator.
• Amendment to Section 2.10 on mandatory training, approved 10-0, requires at least 6 hours of annual training for elected and appointed officials.
• Amendment to Section 3.1 on the Capital Program, approved 8-0, changes the presentation deadline from September to August and adds requirements for public hearings and written availability.
• Amendment to Section 4.4 on budget preparation, approved 8-0, moves the budget call letter deadline from August 1 to July 1 and department requests from September 15 to August 15.

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission held a public forum to gather input on its second phase of work, which will result in charter amendments to be presented to voters on Election Day. Speakers raised concerns about sections on county supervisors, risk and safety, IT positions, and public comment. The Commission noted it did not incorporate public comment language, and that the supervisors language was not moved forward by the City Council.

• Held a public forum to receive input on proposed charter amendments
• Noted it did not incorporate public comment language into its proposal
• Respected the City Council's decision not to move forward on supervisors language
• Agreed that having voters decide who serves temporarily is preferable to Council appointment

Board of Ethics

The Saratoga Springs Board of Ethics is meeting to approve minutes, review draft ethics code revisions, and discuss tasks and deadlines. The board will also review procedures in sections 1-5 of its governing rules. This is a routine working session focused on internal administrative matters.

• Review draft ethics code revisions
• Review tasks and deadlines
• Procedures review of sections 1-5
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026

City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council will hold public hearings on the 2027-2032 Capital Program and Budget and a proposed amendment to the senior citizens tax exemption income limitation. The council will also consider several contracts, budget transfers, and other administrative items, including a resolution to sell water to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.

• Public hearing on 2027 Capital Program and Budget
• Public hearing to amend Senior Citizens Tax Exemption income limitation (Chapter 212, Article III, Section 212-24)
• Resolution: Saratoga County Water Authority to sell water to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
• Contract with J&K Trucking for water distribution pipe replacement (change order #1, $123,355.00)
• Contract with FW Webb for two Reznor Packaged Duct Furnaces ($63,926.13)

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will meet 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 completing charter amendment language.

• 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)

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss next steps for phase 2 of its work, including a public forum. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person)
• Discussion of public forum
• Next steps for phase 2

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission met and, by a show of hands, a clear majority preferred a single-question ballot presentation for charter revisions. The commission discussed drafting language for effective dates and revisions to section 8.1 regarding Risk & Safety, and considered consulting with the Civil Service Department on employee titles. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only formal action was adjournment.

• Preferred single-question ballot format by show of hands (majority)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Veitch, seconded by Benton, all ayes)

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council will hold public hearings on the 2027 capital program and budget, and on amending the senior citizens tax exemption income limitation. The council will also consider several contracts, including water supply for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and various equipment purchases and service agreements.

• Public hearing on 2027 Capital Program and Budget
• Public hearing to amend Senior Citizens Tax Exemption income limitation (Chapter 212, Article III, Section 212-24)
• Resolution for Saratoga County Water Authority to sell water to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
• Contract with J&K Trucking for water distribution pipe replacement (change order #1, $123,355.00)
• Contract with FW Webb for two Reznor Packaged Duct Furnaces ($63,926.13)

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council will hold a preliminary meeting with a public hearing, consent agenda, and public comment. They will vote on several items including payroll, budget transfers, payments to vendors, and setting a public hearing for the 2027 capital program and budget. The agenda also includes discussions on a tax exemption amendment, delinquent tax cancellations, and various contracts.

• Approve payroll 7/24/26 - $896,659.79 and 7/31/26 - $552,496.53
• Approve warrant 26AUG1 $2,215,892.07 and mid warrant 26MWJUL3 $124,042.63
• Set public hearing: 2027 Capital Program and Budget
• Amend City Code Chapter 212, Article III, Section 212-24: Senior Citizens Tax Exemption - Income Limitation
• Authorize payment to B&D Industries, Inc. for electrical work at Veterans Memorial Park

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing, then consider consent agenda items including payroll and warrants totaling over $3.7 million. Notable votes include authorizing payment to B&D Industries for electrical work at Veterans Memorial Park, setting a public hearing for the 2027 Capital Program and Budget, and approving a resolution to cancel delinquent taxes for designated parcels. The meeting also includes updates on the Phase 2 Charter Commission recommendations and the 2026 UDO amendment.

• Consent agenda: approve payroll 7/24/26 ($896,659.79) and 7/31/26 ($552,496.53), warrant 26AUG1 ($2,215,892.07), and mid warrant 26MWJUL3 ($124,042.63)
• Discussion and vote: authorize payment to B&D Industries, Inc. for electrical work at Veterans Memorial Park
• Set public hearing: 2027 Capital Program and Budget
• Discussion and vote: resolution to cancel delinquent taxes for designated parcels
• Discussion and vote: authorize mayor to sign lease agreement with Metroland Business Machines for a Quadient DS64i printer

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission is meeting to hold a public forum discussing Phase 2 of its work. The agenda includes approval of minutes and public comment, but the main item is the forum on Phase 2.

• Public forum to discuss Phase 2 of the Charter Review Commission

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will discuss scheduling a public forum, a report to the public, and a financial analysis. They will also finalize and vote on the Capital Program and review how to place a measure on the ballot under GML 99-G.

• Finalize and vote on Capital Program
• Review GML 99-G for ballot placement
• Schedule public forum
• Report to public
• Financial analysis

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission met on August 5, 2026, and approved several amendments to the proposed charter changes, including aligning the budget submission date with the call letter date and amending Section 7.2.6. They also discussed a proposed amendment to NYS Real Property Tax Law that would require revaluation every eight years. A motion to add fire and police department representatives to the Capital Program Committee failed, and the commission decided to hold a public forum at a later date. The meeting was adjourned after approving the minutes and amendments.

• Approved amendments to align budget submission date with call letter date and amend Section 7.2.6 (motion passed 7-0).
• Motion to add fire and police representatives to the Capital Program Committee failed (5-3).
• Approved amendments to Section 3.1 to clarify language and eliminate redundancy (motion passed 8-0).
• Tabled discussion on public forum for proposed amendments to a later meeting.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss and vote on authorizing payment of invoices to B&D Industries, Inc. for electrical work at Veterans Memorial Park. Other notable items include setting a public hearing on the 2027 capital program and budget, and a resolution to cancel delinquent taxes on designated parcels. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items, including payroll approvals totaling over $1.4 million and a warrant of $2.2 million.

• Discussion and vote on paying B&D Industries, Inc. invoices for Veterans Memorial Park electrical work
• Set public hearing for 2027 Capital Program and Budget
• Resolution to cancel delinquent taxes for designated parcels
• Discussion and vote on updates to Finance Policies and Procedures
• Authorization for mayor to sign lease agreement with Metroland Business Machines for a printer

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will discuss a public forum and next steps for phase 2 of its work. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Discussion of public forum
• Next steps for phase 2

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council will hold a preliminary meeting to approve routine payroll, budget transfers, and a $2.2M warrant. Key votes include updates to finance policies, cancellation of delinquent taxes for designated parcels, and authorizations for vendor payments and lease agreements. The meeting also features a public hearing and a discussion on proposed Phase 2 Charter Commission recommendations.

• Approve Warrant 26AUG1 for $2,215,892.07
• Approve updates to Finance Policies and Procedures
• Cancel delinquent taxes for designated parcels via resolution
• Authorize payment to B&D Industries, Inc. for Veterans Memorial Park electrical work
• Set public hearing for 2027 Capital Program and Budget

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding parking regulations and amendments to the City Charter. The body will also vote on various service contracts, budget transfers, and a police department hiring freeze exemption.

• Public hearing and vote to amend Chapter 225 regarding parking, stopping, and standing
• Public hearing and vote to amend Title 4 and Title 11 of the Saratoga Springs City Charter
• Approval of payrolls totaling $1,430,106.71 and warrants totaling $895,815.51
• Contracts for HVAC and plumbing services with BPI Mechanical and precast materials with Pallette Stone
• Authorization to purchase a dump truck with material handler from Altec

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on a proposed charter amendment (Local Law No 5) and on an amendment to the City Code’s parking, stopping and standing provisions. It will approve several consent‑agenda items, including payroll payments of $891,958.98 and $538,147.73 and a $705,882.74 warrant. The meeting also includes votes to authorize contracts for HVAC and plumbing services with BPI Mechanical and other equipment purchases.

• Public Hearing: Local Law No 5 to amend Title 4, Section D and Title 11, Section 6 of the City Charter
• Public Hearing: Amendment to Article III of Chapter 225 (parking, stopping and standing)
• Consent Agenda: Approve Payroll $891,958.98 for 07/10/2026
• Consent Agenda: Approve Payroll $538,147.73 for 07/17/2026
• Authorization: Mayor to sign contract with BPI Mechanical for HVAC services (RFP2026‑12)

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will meet to schedule a public forum, receive a financial analysis, and discuss how to present its findings to the City Council. The commission will also finalize and vote on the capital program and obtain a review of GML 99‑G for possible ballot inclusion.

• Schedule public forum
• Financial analysis of charter review
• Discuss presentation of findings to City Council
• Finalize and vote on Capital Program
• Obtain T. Izzo review of GML 99‑G for ballot inclusion

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending Article III of Chapter 225 of the city code, which governs parking, stopping and standing. A local law to amend Title 4, Section D and Title 11, Section 6 of the City Charter will also be considered. The council will vote on several consent‑agenda items, including payroll payments of $891,958.98 and $538,147.73 and a $705,882.74 warrant. Additional contract authorizations for HVAC, plumbing and other services will be discussed and voted on.

• Public Hearing: Amend Article III of Chapter 225 (parking, stopping and standing)
• Local Law No. 5: Amend Title 4, Section D and Title 11, Section 6 of the City Charter
• Consent Agenda: Approve payroll payments of $891,958.98 (07/10/2026) and $538,147.73 (07/17/2026)
• Consent Agenda: Approve warrant for $705,882.74
• Authorization for Mayor to sign contract with BPI Mechanical for HVAC services

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will meet to review and approve minutes from July 8, 2026. The primary objective of the meeting is a discussion and vote regarding Title 7.

• Discussion and vote on Title 7

The Charter Review Commission approved a motion, 10‑0, to separate the City Assessor role from the Commissioner of Accounts and require Commissioner approval for reassessments. An informal vote on cyclical reassessments ended 6‑2, deciding not to include them in the charter. The commission tabled approval of the July 8 minutes and postponed further discussion of the Capital Program to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 10‑0 motion.

• Approved separation of City Assessor from Commissioner of Accounts (10‑0)
• Rejected inclusion of cyclical reassessments in charter (informal 6‑2)
• Tabled approval of July 8 minutes
• Tabled further discussion on Capital Program
• Adjourned meeting (10‑0)

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council will hold public hearings on proposed charter and parking ordinance changes. The body will also vote to approve contracts for HVAC and plumbing services with BPI Mechanical and authorize budget transfers.

• Public hearing on amending City Charter Title 4 and Title 11
• Public hearing on amending Vehicle and Traffic Parking, Stopping and Standing rules
• Vote to approve contract with BPI Mechanical for HVAC services
• Vote to approve contract with Holland Company for Polyaluminum Chloride
• Vote to approve budget transfers for various departments

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amendments to the Civilian Review Board and parking regulations. The meeting includes approval of payroll, budget transfers, and contracts for various city departments.

• Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 37 (Civilian Review Board)
• Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 225 (Vehicle and Traffic Parking)
• Discussion and Vote: Water and Sewer Rates
• Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to sign MJG Construction Group Change Order #2
• Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to sign contract with HL Gage for Dump Truck with Chipper

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will discuss and act on two confidential inquiries and approve the 2025 annual report. The meeting also includes reviews of board operations, ethics training, and website changes.

• Action on Inquiry 2026-2-Confidential
• Action on Inquiry 2026-3-Confidential
• Approval of 2025 Annual Report
• Review of Procedures Sections 1-5
• Review of updated inquiry form

Charter Review Commission

The Commission will review the Assessments section of the city charter. The meeting also includes a continuation of discussions regarding the Budget section.

• Review of Assessments section
• Continuation of Budget section discussion

Civilian Review Board

La Junta de Revisión Civil se reunirá para aprobar las actas del 25 de junio y discutir ediciones al Capítulo 37 de la Política y Procedimiento. La junta también entrará en una sesión ejecutiva para revisar una queja.

• Ediciones a la Política y Procedimiento, Capítulo 37
• Sesión ejecutiva para revisar una queja

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend the Civilian Review Board code. The meeting also includes discussions on water and sewer rates, various budget transfers, and several contract authorizations.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance to amend Chapter 37 (Civilian Review Board)
• Authorization for Mayor to sign MJG Construction Group Change Order #2 for Veterans Memorial Park
• Award of Bid: Precast Manholes, Catch Basins, Dry Wells, Risers, Frames & Covers to Pallette Stone Corp.
• Discussion and Vote: Water and Sewer Rates resolution
• Authorization for Mayor to sign contract with HL Gage for Dump Truck with Chipper ($173,701.50)

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will approve minutes from its July 8, 2026 meeting, allow a brief public comment period, and discuss and vote on Title 7. The meeting is otherwise procedural with no other business items.

• Approval of minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting
• Public comment – up to 15 minutes total
• Discussion and vote on Title 7