Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Saratoga County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in business jobs
Airport Car Rental Lease Renewal
The county is renewing a 20-year, no-cost lease letting the FAA keep radio equipment at the airport. Pilots flying on instrument flight rules rely on this equipment to file flight plans and communicate with air traffic control in Albany. A public hearing is required before the lease can be approved.
DMV mobile unit omission
The County Clerk's request for a ~$300,000 mobile DMV unit was left out of the plan; he asked for reconsideration, citing elderly residents needing non-driver IDs and rural access.
Potential Relocation of County Facilities
A supervisor warned that major work on county buildings — the courts, jail, animal shelter and administrative buildings — isn't in the five-year plan, and urged funding a capital reserve in next year's budget.
Workforce Development Board Budget Adjustments
Following federal funding cuts, the county is contracting with the Capital Region Workforce Development Board to handle WIOA administration, saving about $150,000 in wages and fringe benefits.
District Attorney Office Staffing Reclassification
The county accepted a state grant to help combat the challenges of hiring and keeping attorneys in the District Attorney's office amid recent criminal justice reforms.
United Public Service Employees Union Collective Bargaining Agreement
The county approved a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the United Public Service Employees Union, incorporating previous memorandums of agreement and making necessary budget adjustments for wages and benefits.