CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WATERTOWN 7:00 … Regular Meeting.pdf · written by motion of Council Member Stephen A. Jennings, seconded by Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso and carried

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CITY OF WATERTOWN

December 4, 2017

7:00 p.m.

Mayor Joseph M. Butler, Jr. Presiding

Present: Council Member Cody J. Horbacz

Council Member Stephen A. Jennings

Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso

Council Member Mark C. Walczyk

Mayor Butler

Also Present: Sharon Addison, City Manager

Christina E. Stone, City Attorney

City staff present: Matthew Roy, James Mills, Eugene Hayes, Justin Wood, Fire Chief Herman, Erin

Gardner, Brian Phelps, Michael Lumbis

The City Manager presented the following reports to Council:

Resolution No. 1 - Reappointment to Community Action Planning Council, Justin F. Brotherton

Resolution No. 2 - Reappointment to Community Action Planning Council, Stanley Zaremba

Resolution No. 3 - Designation of Official Newspaper

Resolution No. 4 - Amendment No. 114 to the Management and Management Confidential Pay

Plan

Resolution No. 5 - Readopting Fiscal Year 2017-18 General Fund Budget

Resolution No. 6 - Establishing 2018 County Tax Rate

Resolution No. 7 - Authorizing the Sale of Bicycles and Miscellaneous Items

Resolution No. 8 - To Settle Action to Review Real Property Assessment at 1283 Arsenal Street,

Parcel Number 9-22-101.111

Resolution No. 9 - Sponsoring and Supporting an Application For Restore NY Funding

Resolution No. 10 - Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of

Watertown and CNY Fair Housing to Establish and Administer a Fair Housing Education and

Enforcement Program

Local Law No. 5 of 2017 - A Local Law establishing a Contingency and Tax Stabilization

Reserve Fund Pursuant to New York General Municipal Law Section 6-e

Office of NYS Comptroller Division of Local Government and School Accountability Report of

Examination – City of Watertown Information Technology, December 2017

Complete Reports on file in the office of the City Clerk

Meeting opened with a moment of silence and Mayor Butler asked that it be in remembrance of William

Doney and Patricia McWayne, longtime members of the community.

Pledge of Allegiance was given.

The reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 2017 was dispensed and accepted as

written by motion of Council Member Stephen A. Jennings, seconded by Council Member Teresa R.

Macaluso and carried with all voting in favor thereof.

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C O M M U N I C A T I O N S

No communications.

P R E S E N T A T I O N

Update of Globe Mini Mall Building, 302 Court Street

Mayor Butler welcomed Pastor Kory Wells, Calvary Chapel North Country Church, to provide an

update on the renovation project of the Globe Mini Mall Building at 302 Court Street.

Pastor Wells indicated his church has owned the building for two years and they have been in the

strategic planning phase of the project. He noted the mission is to provide help to the community with

programs for veterans, first responders and families suffering with the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.

In addition, the building will house a radio station, thrift shop, teen youth educational center and coffee

shop/bakery and the church’s place of worship will be on the top floor of the building. He stressed that

the community development center is in line with Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and

provided more details regarding the community services.

Regarding repairs, Pastor Wells said the roof needs to be fixed first and it should be completed by the

spring. He discussed the façade work, noting there are two styles being reviewed and that the sign “The

Globe” will be incorporated into the first floor to preserve its historic value. In addition, the grand

stairway will be revitalized, the interior will be painted and the heating/air conditioning, as well as fire

suppression system, will be upgraded. Pastor Wells responded to detailed questions regarding the

repairs and noted the costs will be approximately $120,000 for the façade work, $145,000 for the roof

repairs and $20,000 per unit (six systems) for the heating/air conditioning upgrades. In response to

Mayor Butler, Pastor Wells stated that any member of Council is welcome to tour the building.

Health Insurance Annual Review by ProAct

Mayor Butler welcomed Corey Prashaw, Account Manager, to provide an annual review of this

program.

Mr. Prashaw reviewed the presentation packet (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) explaining the

performance summary and utilization summary. He said the plan did well this year and in comparison

to other municipalities and their Book of Business, the plan cost per prescription is significantly lower

on average. He noted the percentage of generic filled prescriptions increased, which for every 1% this is

increased there is roughly a 2-4% savings in overall plan costs. He noted there are some new members

utilizing specialty medications which can increase the costs of the plan significantly. Reviewing what

members pay in comparison to what the plan pays, Mr. Prashaw summarized members pay

approximately 5% throughout the entire plan year. On page 5, he analyzed the demographics of the

members, noting that the average member age has increased roughly three years. Reviewing the drug

usage analysis, he indicated the trend is to see an increase in specialty drugs usage and noted the pie

charts reflected the significant cost of specialty drugs.

Mr. Prashaw reviewed further the specialty drug summary and top specialty drugs on page 8 and 9. He

pointed out that there are a total of 30 members taking specialty drugs in comparison to 24 members last

year, which contributed to a 66% increase on the amount that the plan paid. He detailed the top

specialty drugs, noting what they are used for and their costs. He reviewed page 10 which shows how


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the prescriptions are being filled and the use of the mail order service for maintenance drugs. In

conclusion, he discussed the saving opportunities offered by ProAct and stated this equates to

approximately $3.5 million.

In response to Mayor Butler’s question, Mr. Prashaw said he can provide the City with a supplemental

report of this usage. In addition, he advised there are programs for additional cost savings that would

need to be negotiated by each individual bargaining unit, but it will be discussed further in the future

with the City. In comparison to other clients, he stated the copays are not too low and talked about cost

shares that can be used for specialty drugs.

P R I V I L E G E O F T H E F L O O R

No one spoke.

P U B L I C H E A R I N G

At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Butler asked the City Clerk to read the notice of Public Hearing concerning a

Resolution Sponsoring and Supporting an Application For Restore NY Funding.

Mayor Butler declared the hearing open at 7:30 p.m.

No one spoke.

Mayor Butler declared the hearing closed at 7:30 p.m.

R E S O L U T I O N S

Resolution No. 1 - Reappointment to Community Action Planning Council, Justin F. Brotherton

Introduced by Council Member Stephen A. Jennings RESOLVED that the following individual is hereby reappointed to the Jefferson County

Community Action Planning Council for a two-year term expiring on December 31, 2019, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following individual is hereby the official designee of

Mayor Joseph M. Butler, Jr. in his appointment to the Jefferson County Community Action Planning

Council:

Justin F. Brotherton

200 Washington Street, Suite 401

Watertown, NY 13601

Seconded by Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso and carried with all voting yea.

Resolution No. 2 - Reappointment to Community Action Planning Council, Stanley Zaremba

Introduced by Council Member Stephen A. Jennings

RESOLVED that the following individual is hereby reappointed to the Jefferson County

Community Action Planning Council for a two-year term expiring on December 31, 2019, and


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following individual is hereby the official designee of

Council Member Cody J. Horbacz in his appointment to the Jefferson County Community Action

Planning Council:

Stanley Zaremba

505 Franklin Street

Watertown, NY 13601


Resolution No. 3 - Designation of Official Newspaper


BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Watertown, New York, that the

Watertown Daily Times be and is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the City of Watertown,

New York, for the year beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018.


Resolution No. 4 - Amendment No. 114 to the Management and Management Confidential Pay

Plan


NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Watertown, New

York, hereby approves Amendment No. 114 to the Management and Management Confidential Pay Plan

for the position listed below, as follows:

Position Salary

Deputy City Clerk (new appointee) $35,000

Seconded by Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso

Prior to the vote on the foregoing resolution, Mayor Butler introduced Lisa Carr as the City’s new

Deputy City Clerk and wished her well.

At the call of the chair, a vote was taken on the foregoing resolution and carried with all voting

yea.

Resolution No. 5 - Readopting Fiscal Year 2017-18 General Fund Budget


WHEREAS on June 5, 2017 the City Council passed a resolution adopting the Budget for Fiscal

Year 2017-18, of which $42,702,845 was appropriated for the General Fund, and

WHEREAS on October 16, 2017 the City Council passed a resolution re-adopting the General

Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 in the amount of $42,827,845 to include $125,000 of funding for

the Thompson Park wall repair, and


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WHEREAS the Adopted Fiscal Year 2017-18 General Fund Budget did not contain funding for

the hydro-electric facility windings cleaning project in the amount of $70,000, and

WHEREAS the Adopted Fiscal Year 2017-18 Capital Fund Budget funded the Massey Street

Fire Station roof replacement in the amount of $225,000 and the City’s share of Thompson Park splash

pad in the amount of $170,000 with debt financing, and

WHEREAS City Council desires to change the method of funding the Massey Street Fire

Station roof replacement and Thompson Park splash pad projects to utilize current financial resources,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Watertown hereby

re-adopts the General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 in the total amount of $43,292,845 to

include $70,000 for the hydro-electric windings cleaning project, $225,000 for the Massey Street Fire

Station roof replacement and $170,000 for the City’s share of the Thompson Park splash pad and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Watertown that the following

adjustments be included in the re-adopted General Fund Budget:

Revenue and Appropriated Fund Balance

A.0000.0909 Fund Balance $ 465,000

Total Revenues and Appropriated Fund Balance $ 465,000

Expenditures

A.5184.0430 Hydro-electric Contracted Services $ 70,000

A.9950.0900 Transfer to Capital Fund $ 395,000

Total Expenditures $ 465,000


Prior to the vote on the foregoing resolution, Mayor Butler explained this resolution is a result of a

discussion at a previous meeting, in which the General Fund budget can be readopted in order to save

the City approximately $100,000 by not bonding for these projects.


yea except Council Member Mark C. Walczyk voting nay.

Resolution No. 6 - Establishing 2018 County Tax Rate


WHEREAS the Board of Legislators of the County of Jefferson, by resolution dated November

14, 2017, and in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law Article 9 Section 904 has

certified to the City that the contribution of the City of Watertown to the taxes of the County of

Jefferson for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2018 is $8,334,287.31,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council shall and hereby does

levy the said aggregate amount of taxes of $8,334,287.31, so ascertained and directed and to be certified

to the City and to be extended on the Assessment Rolls by the City Assessor, as provided by Section 115

of the City Charter, and


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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City does hereby levy a total fee of $8,334,287.31 to be

collected at a rate of $7.763007 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, of which County tax levy is

$8,322,034.94 and includes $12,252.37 in omitted taxes.


Resolution No. 7 - Authorizing the Sale of Bicycles and Miscellaneous Items


WHEREAS the City of Watertown has acquired a number of abandoned bicycles and

miscellaneous items, the listing of which is attached and made a part of this resolution, and

WHEREAS these bicycles and miscellaneous items may have some value best determined by

on-line auction,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Watertown, New

York, that it hereby authorizes the sale, by on-line auction, of abandoned bicycles and miscellaneous

items, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that final acceptance of such bids shall constitute acceptance of

the same by the City Council.


Prior to the vote on the foregoing resolution, Mayor Butler reviewed the results of last year’s auction

and said it will be good to try using the online auction for this because it will save on staff time. He

pointed out that it had been done in person during an evening but the results have been declining.

Council Member Horbacz mentioned social media may be a good way to advertise this and encouraged

the City to increase its social media presence.

Mayor Butler agreed that it may be a good way to promote annual events throughout the year and

suggested that it could be discussed further in the future.


yea.

Resolution No. 8 - To Settle Action to Review Real Property Assessment at 1283 Arsenal Street,

Parcel Number 9-22-101.111


WHEREAS, certain premises owned by Arsenal Plaza Associates, LLC in the City of Watertown

at 1283 Arsenal Street, Parcel # 9-22-101.111 on the assessment roll and map of the City (“Price

Chopper Plaza”) are assessed upon the assessment roll of the City for the payment of taxes starting with

Tax Year 2016 as follows:

2016 $15,160,400


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2017 $15,160,400

And

WHEREAS, Arsenal Plaza Associates, LLC has heretofore duly instituted in the Supreme Court

proceedings to review the assessment and the determination of the Board of Review of the City for Tax

Years 2016 and 2017; and

WHEREAS, the parties have reviewed such financial information, as deemed relevant, in respect

to the subject property and have reviewed such statutes and case law as deemed appropriate and have

agreed that the assessment shall be adjusted as follows:

2016 $15,160,400 (no adjustment)

2017 $14,500,000 ($660,400 adjustment)

And

WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that the assessment for Tax Years 2018 through 2020 shall

be governed by NY RPTL §727; and

WHEREAS, in consideration of the City adjusting and setting the assessment as set forth above,

the Petitioner agrees not to commence tax assessment review proceedings pursuant to Article 7 of the

RPTL in the State of New York, or any under any other applicable provisions of law for Tax Years 2018

through and including 2020, except as otherwise authorized by RPTL § 727; and

WHEREAS, the City Assessor reserves the right to adjust the assessment on the Price Chopper

Plaza for Tax Years 2018 through and including 2020 as authorized by RPTL §727; and similarly, the

Petitioner shall not be barred from challenging and/or commencing proceedings to review the

assessment on Price Chopper Plaza in those instances; and

WHEREAS, a compromise and settlement of the aforesaid proceedings upon the above basis is

deemed in the best interests of the respondents;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Watertown, New

York, that the City Attorneys for the City of Watertown be and are hereby authorized, empowered and

directed to enter into a formal Stipulation of Settlement and Order of the aforesaid proceedings with

counsel for Arsenal Street Associates, LLC on the following terms and conditions:

1. That the total assessment of the subject property owned by Arsenal Plaza

Associates, LLC and known as Tax Parcel #9-22-101.111 shall not be

adjusted for tax year 2016 and that the assessment roll be set as is.

2. That the total assessment of the subject property owned by Arsenal Plaza

Associates, LLC and known as Tax Parcel # 9-22-101.111 shall be

reduced to $14,500,000 for Tax Year 2017 with rebates; and as so adjusted

shall be finally fixed and determined and that the assessment roll be

corrected as required.


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3. That the total assessment of the subject property shall be set at

$14,500,000for Tax Years 2018, 2019, and 2020, and as so adjusted shall

be finally fixed and determined.

4. That the above adjustments, with rebates, are made in consideration of the

Petitioner’s agreement not to commence Tax Assessment Review

Proceedings pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law of the

State of New York or under any other applicable provisions of law for Tax

Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 so long as the assessment is fixed as set forth

above.

5. The City Assessor reserves the right to adjust the assessment of the subject

property as authorized by NY RPTL §727.

6. In the instances specified at paragraph 5 above, the Petitioner reserves the

right to challenge the assessment on the subject property as relates to NY

RPTL §727.

7. That an Order of the Supreme Court shall be made and entered settling the

aforesaid proceedings to reduce said assessment without costs to either

party as against the other and upon such terms and conditions as are set

forth above; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Assessor, and all other municipal officers, agents

or employees be and are hereby directed to perform such as may be necessary to give full force and

effect to the aforesaid settlement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.


Prior to the vote on the foregoing resolution, Mayor Butler explained this resolution settles a case on a

property assessment by adjusting the value.


yea.

Resolution No. 9 - Sponsoring and Supporting an Application For Restore NY Funding


WHEREAS the City of Watertown is eligible for grant funding under Round 5 of the Restore

NY Communities Initiative Municipal Grant Program, and

WHEREAS the City Council has considered proposals that qualify for funding under the

program and selected one project to be included in an application that will be submitted to the Empire

State Development Corporation (ESDC) as follows:


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Redevelopment of the Court Street Commons buildings located at 138, 152 and 170

Court Street, Parcel Numbers 7-01-126.000, 7-01-129.000 and 7-01-130.100, to include

façade restoration on all buildings, the addition of 18 market-rate apartments, renovation

of 7,540 square feet of commercial space, as well as surrounding site improvements, and

WHEREAS this project is consistent with all existing local plans, the proposed financing is

appropriate for the project, the project will facilitate effective and efficient use of existing and future

public resources so as to promote both economic development and preservation of community resources

and the project develops and enhances infrastructure and/or other facilities in a manner that will attract,

create and sustain employment opportunities in the City of Watertown,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby supports and will sponsor

an application for Restore NY funding for the Court Street Commons Project and will administer the

grant in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations established by ESDC, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to sign the application and

any agreements required by ESDC for grant funding resulting from the application.


Prior to the vote on the foregoing resolution, Mayor Butler said this is a good project which will add

market-rate housing and mixed use to Downtown. He thanked Mr. Bradley and his wife for their

investment in this project.


yea.

Resolution No. 10 - Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of

Watertown and CNY Fair Housing to Establish and Administer a Fair Housing Education and

Enforcement Program


WHEREAS the City of Watertown, as a recipient of Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG) entitlement funding under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development,

has certified that it will affirmatively further Fair Housing, and

WHEREAS the City of Watertown desires to work with CNY Fair Housing regarding

professional services to educate tenants and housing providers within the City of Watertown regarding

their respective Fair Housing rights and responsibilities, and

WHEREAS CNY Fair Housing is a qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Agency, and

WHEREAS the City of Watertown desires to refer any Fair Housing complaints received by the

City to CNY Fair Housing for further investigation, and

WHEREAS the City of Watertown has allocated CDBG funding for a Fair Housing Education

Project in its adopted Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, and


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WHEREAS CNY Fair Housing has prepared a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the

project, a copy of which is attached and made part of this resolution,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Watertown hereby

approves the MOU with CNY Fair Housing to establish and administer a Fair Housing education and

enforcement program, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City agrees to pay CNY Fair Housing a not-to-exceed

sum of $4,100 for actual expenses incurred, based on hours worked during the contract period, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City

Manager, Sharon Addison, to execute the MOU on behalf of the City of Watertown.


L O C A L L A W

Local Law No. 5 of 2017 - A Local Law establishing a Contingency and Tax Stabilization Reserve

Fund Pursuant to New York General Municipal Law Section 6-e


A Local Law establishing a Contingency and Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund pursuant to New

York General Municipal Law Section 6-e.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Watertown desires to begin planning for the

expiration of the City’s Power Purchase Agreement with National Grid, pursuant to which National

Grid’s purchase of the City’s generated hydro-electric power in excess of the City’s needs contributes to

the City’s General Fund; and

WHEREAS, The City does not currently have an established Contingency and Tax Stabilization

Reserve Fund which can assist in planning for the expiration of the Power Purchase Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Section 6-e of the General Municipal Law authorizes the City Council to establish a

Contingency and Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund subject to the permissive referendum provisions

contained at Sections 24 through 26 of the New York Municipal Home Rule Law;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Watertown, New

York that a Contingency and Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund shall be established, to be governed by the

provisions of Section 6-e of the New York General Municipal Law; and

BE IT FURTHER ENACTED that this Local Law shall take effect forty-five days after its filing

with the New York Secretary of State, unless submitted to referendum on petition pursuant to Section

24(1)(a) of the New York Municipal Home Rule Law.


Motion was made by Council Member Stephen A. Jennings to schedule a Public Hearing on the

foregoing local law for Monday, December 18, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. Motion was seconded by

Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso and carried with all voting in favor thereof.


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S T A F F R E P O R T S

Office of NYS Comptroller Division of Local Government and School Accountability Report of

Examination – City of Watertown Information Technology, December 2017

Mayor Butler said an audit was conducted over the last several months and he encouraged everyone to

read this report. He noted there are corrective actions that the City will need to better protect password

security and sensitive information. He stated a Corrective Action Plan will be submitted within 90 days

so if anyone has any questions, they should speak to the IT Manager directly.

Council Member Walczyk wondered if there are any compensating funds available from the State in

order to fund some of the training mandates, especially in regard to cyber security.

Mayor Butler commented that he does not think the training will be labor intensive and mentioned

webinars are available.

Ms. Addison agreed, noting this will be similar to other training that is required by the City and the cost

will be low.

Mayor Butler added that many of the findings in the report were not a surprise and the IT Department

had already been working on remedies to these issues.

N E W B U S I N E S S

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Council Member Horbacz said this was a good event and thanked everyone that helped to put it together.

Mayor Butler agreed this was a successful event and thanked everyone’s collaborative efforts towards it.

Sherman Street and Flower Avenue Intersection Council Member Horbacz asked if there was an action plan moving forward to address the concerns of

this intersection. In response to Mayor Butler stating a traffic study will need to be conducted, he

wondered if that could be done in-house.

Ms. Addison indicated that Council was sent a report recently that was prepared by the City Engineer

with his recommendations.

Justin Wood, City Engineer, stated staff collected the traffic data on peak turn movements, average daily

traffic, accident records over a 24 and 36 month period, as well as looked at the site conditions in order

to put together the 20-page report. He provided details regarding the accidents occurring at the

intersection and discussed possible site obstructions and site distance, but noted only 5 out of the 15

accidents were due to vehicles running the stop sign. Reviewing the report in detail, he explained the

criteria needed to warrant a four-way stop and advised that this intersection does not meet it. He

mentioned the additional supplemental measures that could be taken, such as tree pruning, double post

stop signs on each side of the street, and a yellow center line with a stop bar. He suggested that making

this a four-way stop intersection may worsen the situation.


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Mayor Butler agreed that painting will help.

Council Member Horbacz expressed concerns with the safety of the elementary students walking in the

area.

More discussion occurred regarding the specifics of the accidents and the criteria needed for a four-way

stop.

Council Member Walczyk said that he has been contacted by a resident living in this neighborhood, who

suggests there are more accidents than what is being recorded. He indicated that he will put this

individual in contact with the City Engineer.

December Work Session

Council Member Walczyk indicated that he will not be in attendance due to his orders from the United

States Army Reserves.

Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI)

Mayor Butler reported that the public engagement process took place last week with information

gathering sessions and presentations of ideas. He said there was a large interest from the public with

good attendance and the consultants offered quality concepts. He advised the deadline for the

submission of a business plan is December 15. He mentioned the website is www.watertowndri.com

and it contains the schedule of meetings, agenda, timeline and illustrations of the ideas discussed.

Motion was made by Council Member Stephen A. Jennings to move into Executive Session to

discuss proposed, pending or current litigation.

Motion was seconded by Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso and carried with all voting in favor

thereof.

Council moved into Executive Session at 8:27 p.m.

Council reconvened at 8:36 p.m. and the following resolution was offered.

Resolution - Settling Claims against Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.


WHEREAS, the City of Watertown and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. entered into a contract

for professional services for Stantec’s detailed design and construction support services for the City’s

Fairgrounds Municipal Arena; and

WHEREAS, the contract work has been completed and the City has presented claims against

Stantec for monetary loss which it claims is attributable to defective design work; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the parties’ written agreement, the parties proceeded to mediation of the

City’s claims; and

http://www.watertowndri.com/


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WHEREAS, the mediation resulted in an agreement whereby the City and Stantec elected to

resolve the claims short of litigation;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Watertown that the

City shall resolve its claims against Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the total amount of

$100,000.00 and that the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a general release to Stantec

Consulting Services, Inc. on behalf of the City in exchange for payment and receipt of a reciprocal

release from Stantec.


Rules waived by Motion of Council Member Stephen A. Jennings, seconded by Council Member

Teresa R. Macaluso and carried with all voting in favor thereof.


yea.

A D J O U R N M E N T

At the call of the chair, meeting was duly adjourned at 8:36 p.m. by motion of Mayor Joseph M.

Butler, Jr., seconded by Council Member Teresa R. Macaluso and carried with all voting in favor

thereof.

Ann M. Saunders

City Clerk

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