Council previews payroll transfers, software extension and multiple procurement items to be voted tomorrow

Staff and department leads reviewed several items that will come to a vote at the council’s next meeting.

A staff representative said the budget transfer would cover payroll-related transfers—wages, overtime, DPW payroll and a $50,000 claim deductible—and that details are attached to the agenda. The mayor said the council will vote on that transfer at the next meeting.

The mayor also said the council will consider accepting a $20,000 camper-ship grant from the Saratoga County Children’s Committee and will vote to authorize the mayor to sign an addendum extending the city’s CapturePoint recreation software contract for six months.

Public Works listed several items: authorization to accept a $1,500 donation for a memorial bench, authorization for the mayor to sign a contract to purchase two Ford trucks from Bob Johnson Ford (to be reimbursed by CHIPS), and an amendment totaling $156,500 for maintenance at the city center building and garage. Staff also previewed an agreement with Garnet River LLC for IT project management services (unit bid pricing per state contract; contract expiration listed as 2029-09-06) and a planned award to Ferguson Enterprises for pipes, fittings and hydrants.

Public safety reported a change order with Gorman Emergency Vehicles: the 2024 ambulance originally priced at $466,838 will be adjusted down by $13,785 because the vendor could not install mobile radios; the city will have the radios installed by a local vendor. Staff also noted a proposed final payment to Gorman Emergency Vehicles of $102,924.50 from the capital line.

Next steps: Several items will be formally moved and voted on at the next council meeting; staff will provide consolidated motions and corrected language as discussed.