Saratoga Springs, NY

Preliminary City Council Meeting

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 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

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)

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

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

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)

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

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2027 Capital Program and Budget and an ordinance to amend senior citizen tax exemption income limits. The meeting also includes votes on various contracts, budget amendments, and hiring freeze exemptions.

• Public hearing: 2027 Capital Program and Budget
• Public hearing: Senior Citizens Tax Exemption income limitation amendment
• Contract with Precision Trenchless for $43,004.00
• Award of bid for commercial real estate services to Roohan Realty
• Approval of payroll totaling $1,447,665.36 across two periods

The City Council held a preliminary meeting to discuss the 2027 Capital Program and Budget, a senior citizens tax exemption ordinance, and several contracts. No final votes were taken; items are scheduled for the next regular meeting. The council also discussed updates on short-term rentals, finances, and hiring freeze exemptions.

• Discussed 2027 Capital Program and Budget; vote scheduled for next meeting
• Discussed ordinance to increase senior citizens tax exemption to 65% for incomes under $30,000
• Discussed awarding RFP 2026-17 Commercial Real Estate Services to Roohan Realty
• Discussed resolution to use $192,740 from Sewer System Reserve Fund for new crane truck
• Discussed resolution to increase Refund of Prior Year Taxes Assignment by $150,641.11
• Discussed authorization for Mayor to sign contract with Precision Trenchless for $43,004.00
• Discussed authorization for Mayor to sign contract with SHI International Corp for technology services
• Discussed hiring freeze exemptions for Recreation part-time and school crossing guards

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2027 Capital Program and Budget and proposed changes to senior citizen tax exemption income limits. The meeting also includes various discussions on department contracts, grants, and infrastructure projects.

• Public Hearing: 2027 Capital Program and Budget
• Public Hearing: Senior Citizens Tax Exemption income limitation amendment
• Contract for two Reznor packaged duct furnaces with FW Webb for $63,926.13
• Authorization to accept a cybersecurity grant not to exceed $100,000
• Contract for wastewater pump with Fleet Pump for $41,420.00

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

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2027 Capital Program and Budget and proposed amendments to senior citizen tax exemption income limits. The meeting also includes votes on various contracts, budget amendments, and hiring freeze exemptions.

• Public hearing for 2027-2032 Capital Program and Budget
• Proposed amendment to Senior Citizens Tax Exemption income limitations
• Contract with Precision Trenchless for $43,004.00
• Award of bid for Commercial Real Estate Services to Roohan Realty
• Approval of payroll totaling $1,447,665.36 across two periods

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2027 Capital Program and Budget and an ordinance to amend senior citizen tax exemption income limits. The meeting also includes votes on various contracts, budget amendments, and hiring freeze exemptions.

• Public Hearing: 2027 Capital Program and Budget
• Public Hearing: Senior Citizens Tax Exemption - Income Limitation ordinance
• Contract with Precision Trenchless for $43,004.00
• Award of bid for Commercial Real Estate Services to Roohan Realty
• Approval of payroll totaling $1,447,665.36 across two dates

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)

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 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

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 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)

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

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)