Votes at a glance: Saratoga Springs council actions Jan. 21 — contracts, capital amendments and ordinances

Saratoga Springs City Council took a number of formal votes Jan. 21. Below is a concise list of the motions the council approved or acted on during the meeting and the recorded outcomes.

• Electronic Office Supplying — renewal of ice rink and recreation center annual service contracts: Approved 4‑0.

• Franklin Community Center — substantial amendment to the city’s 2023 CDBG action plan to reallocate approximately $14,000 for energy‑efficient appliance upgrades: Approved 4‑0. The council noted the amendment aligns with the original energy‑efficiency goals for resident comfort and lower heating costs.

• Arts Council renovation — capital budget amendment in the amount of $171,805.60 to cover higher construction costs and allow the city portion of the project to proceed: Approved 4‑0.

• Arts Council renovation — plumbing contract awarded to T. McKellick Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $104,000 after the lower bidder could not meet insurance requirements: Approved 4‑0.

• Milton Cat (Caterpillar parts and service) — sole‑source contract for DPW parts and service through Dec. 31, 2025, not to exceed $45,000: Approved 4‑0.

• Acceptance of deed and code amendment for Ohante Way (street naming and numbering): Council accepted the deed and amended Chapter 201 to add Ohante Way to the city’s official street list: Approved 4‑0.

• Local Law No. 2 of 2025 — typographical correction to Local Law No. 5 of 2024 (short‑term rentals code, Chapter 136): Enacted as amended; approved 4‑0.

• JMT of New York — Addendum No. 1 for professional services related to the Westside Connector trail (additional survey, wetland delineation, wildlife survey and extended construction observation): Authorization to sign addendum for $106,118.88: Approved 4‑0.

• Schindler Elevator — contract for elevator maintenance and repair services (city hall, parking garage, art center): Approved 4‑0.

• Multiple invoice approvals and resolution items (IT assignment for Tyler time and attendance, fiscal advisor contract correction, vendor invoice payments): Approved by roll call or voice vote as recorded in the minutes (most passed 4‑0); the council pulled several lines for later consideration where noted in the minutes.

Items noted but not approved

• Addendum with Garnet River (FOIL processing/technology evaluation, up to $10,000): Motion failed (2 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention) — see separate coverage.

Several items required further administrative follow‑up (post‑award contracting, procurement checks, and public notice for any capital re‑appropriation). For complete vote text, roll‑call tallies and future agenda placement, see the official minutes and the city clerk’s docket.