Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:04 am and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded as present, except Mr. Stoker recorded as excused. Mr. O’Mara corrected the minutes from the previous session. Mr. Wern had incorrectly been recorded as a ‘nay’ vote on Resolution No. 166-00 (Set Salaries, Part – Time Employees, Sheriff’s Department). On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. O’Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, the corrected minutes from the previous session were approved.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the State of New York, State Board of Real Property Services (List of Certified 1999 State Equalization Rates) was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 1999 Annual Report from the Cortland County Public Defender’s Office was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Meiczinger, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 1999 Annual Report from the Cortland County Youth Bureau was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Soil and Water Stewardship Week (April 30^th – May 7^th, 2000) was ordered received and filed. The Legislature was presented with a framed poster for display on the third floor.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2000) was ordered received and filed. Wendy Franklin, District Attorney’s Office, thanked the Legislators for their continued support. She said this was the fourth year for the proclamation and the word was out. Chairman Harrington acknowledged the problem and said it must be addressed and we have an obligation to do everything possible to assist.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Meiczinger and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for National Tourism Week (May 7^th –13^th, 2000) was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Vietnam Moving Wall Week (July 18^th – 24^th, 2000) was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Zonta "Woman of Achievement Day" (May 7^th, 2000) was ordered received and filed. Mrs. Meiczinger commented that Deborah Geibel was a worthy recipient.

Mr. Teeter withdrew Agenda No. 09 (Endorsement of Airport Ad Hoc Committee’s Recommendations).

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 174-00

APPOINT AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

RESOLVED, that Thomas Huttleston, Cortland County Safety Officer be and hereby is appointed as the A.D.A. (American With Disabilities Act) Compliance Officer

for Cortland County.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 175-00

SUPPORT OF PROPOSED STATE ASSUMPTION OF LOCAL HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF (HCRA) 2000 FAMILY HEALTH PLUS COSTS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Medicaid program is the largest and most volatile component of every county budget in New York State, AND

WHEREAS, the Medicaid program represents a significant burden on the local real property taxpayer, AND

WHEREAS, the Health Care Reform Act of 2000, dramatically changes New York State’s health care system by creating new comprehensive health care insurance programs for the uninsured, while providing for the financing of New York State’s hospital system and according to the Governor’s office, up to one million people who are currently uninsured could be eligible for coverage under the initiatives financed as part of HCRA 2000, AND

WHEREAS, County officials across the state laud the Governor and the Legislature for building upon the Child Health Plus model to provide health insurance to families and individuals participating in Family Health Plus, AND

WHEREAS, HCRA 2000 has created the largest unfunded mandate to be passed to local government in over a decade, AND

WHEREAS, Under HCRA 2000, county governments will be forced to pay for 25 percent of the cost of the "Family Health Plus" health insurance program and several other mental health and public health initiatives funded through the Medicaid program, AND

WHEREAS, it is estimated the counties and the City of New York will be required to spend an additional $340 million in new Medicaid cost over the next four calendar years and for Cortland County this represents $750,000 over the next four years, AND

WHEREAS, Since 1995-96, counties and the City of New York have benefited from Medicaid cost containment initiatives put in place and annually renewed as part of the state budget process and prior year Medicaid cost containment, though important to preserve, has not offset the total annual increase in Medicaid local share and since these initiatives are already in the "base" for county budgeting purposes, they do not offset the new Medicaid spending caused by the adoption of Family Health plus, AND

WHEREAS, the Governor’s "savings" estimates use the local portion of the National Tobacco Settlement as an offset to the local costs associated with Family Health Plus and counties were named a party in the National Tobacco Settlement Agreement and were to receive these funds as a way to reimburse the local taxpayers who have borne the growth of Medicaid over the past decade and not for more or new Medicaid cost, AND

WHEREAS, the Senate Majority, Assembly Majority and Senate Minority have all introduced legislation that would hold counties harmless from the increased Medicaid costs of the Family Health Plus Program, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature supports all efforts of the New York State Association of Counties and of the New York State Senate and Assembly to have the State assume the local cost associated with Family Health Plan and to eliminate this onerous new unfunded mandate, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Cortland County Legislature shall forward copies of this Resolution to Governor George E. Pataki, the New York State Legislature, Members of the Senate Health Committee, members of the Assembly Health Committee, and NYSAC.

Mrs. Price informed everyone that there was serious money involved in this program. Mrs. Richards said it was one more mandate from New York State that was not supported with additional funds.

Mrs. Price introduced Agenda No. 12 (Authorize Agreement With Auction Facilitator To Sell Foreclosed Tax-Delinquent Properties, Treasurer’s Office). Mrs. Price said this was the lowest local bidder. They had received an out-of-town bid that was lower, but the committee had decided to use the local auctioneer. Agenda No. 12 was defeated with all members present voting aye (22,135 aye votes, 24,482 needed for passage), except Mrs. Contento, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Plew, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Teeter, Mr. Thomas, Mr. VanDee, Mr. Wern and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Stoker recorded as excused.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Law, Mr. Cornell and Mr. Forbes voting nay and Mr. Stoker recorded as excused,

RESOLUTION NO. 176-00

SET DATE FOR COUNTY AUCTION OF FORECLOSED

TAX-DELINQUENT PROPERTIES

TREASURER’ OFFICE

RESOLVED, that the date and time for the auction sale of tax-delinquent properties be set as May 25^th, 2000 at 7:00 in the p.m. in the auditorium of the Cortland County Office Building, 60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY.

Mr. Law suggested that the date not be set at this time, since the auctioneer had not been determined.

Mrs. Price introduced Agenda No. 14 (Set Policy Concerning Payment Of Delinquent Taxes On Foreclosed Properties After December 31^st, Treasurer’s Office). Mrs. Price said the Legislators had asked for a policy and this discussion was the best way to get one. Mr. Dwyer said he was originally in favor of the agenda item, but after touring the properties, he thought it might be best to let them be redeemed. Mr. O’Mara thought all taxpayer should have the benefit of recovering their property until the last moment. Mrs. Price informed everyone that five notices are sent out to each property owner. Mrs. Meiczinger reminded everyone of last year’s criticism because a policy was not in place. Mr. Forbes asked if it was a state law mandating the counties keeps all of the proceeds from the auction and depositing them in the general fund. He felt that the excess money after the expense of the auction and payment of back taxes should be returned to the property owner. He said he was opposed to the County making a profit on foreclosed properties. County Attorney Knickerbocker said that once the County took possession of the property, it could not longer return excess funds because it could not arbitrarily give away money. Mr. Harrington suggested that the County should do everything possible to let the owner redeem the property. Mr. Law agreed and suggested that a penalty could be assessed for last minute retrieval. Mrs. Contento felt that it needed to be looked at on a case by case situation. Mr. Law asked what the last day was for redemption. Mr. Knickerbocker said once the County took possession, the only way for property owners to redeem the property was to buy it at fair market value. Agenda No. 14 was defeated on a roll call vote with all members present voting nay, except Mr. Law, Mrs. Meiczinger Mr. Plew and Mrs. Price voting aye and Mr. Stoker recorded excused.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Cornell, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Law and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mr. Stoker recorded excused,

RESOLUTION NO. 177-00

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL $42,600 SERIAL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF CORTLAND, NEW YORK, TO PAY PART OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING DESIGN WORK IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF SOUTH MAIN STREET AND A PORTION OF PAGE GREEN ROAD IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the County Legislature of the County of Cortland, New York, as follows:

Section 1. Engineering design work in connection with the proposed replacement of South Main Street and a portion of Page Green Road in and for the County of Cortland, New York, including the preparation of surveys, preliminary plans and detailed plans, specifications and estimates, is NOW hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $482,600.

Section 2. The plan for the financing of such specific object or purpose is as follows:

Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years, pursuant to subdivision 62 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from December 29, 1999, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued in anticipation of the serial bonds authorized by the aforesaid bond resolution dated November 29, 1999.

Section 4. The faith and credit of said County of Cortland, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.

Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

Section 6. The proceeds of the serial bonds herein authorized, and the proceeds of the bond anticipation notes issued and sold in anticipation of the issuance and sale of such serial bonds, are hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended for the purpose described herein.

Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the County Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of such County. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Treasurer shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:

and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or

Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.103 - 18(f). Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.

Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in the Cortland Standard, the official newspaper of such County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.

Mr. Law commented that bonding was now the only way for the County to pay for the needed repairs.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Plew and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Forbes, Mr. Law and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mr. Stoker recorded excused,

RESOLUTION NO. 178-00

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENOVATION OF PORTIONS OF THE BRIDGE SYSTEM OF THE COUNTY OF CORTLAND, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $481,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $481,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the County Legislature of the County of Cortland, New York, as follows:

Section 1. The renovation of portions of the bridge system of the County of Cortland, New York, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $481,000, it being hereby determined that such bridge is classified as a capital asset under generally accepted accounting principles for municipalities.

Section 2. SEQRA DETERMINATION: It is hereby determined that the aforesaid purpose constitutes a Type II Action under the SEQRA regulations of the State of New York which, by definition, will not have a significant impact upon the environment.

Section 3. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of $481,000 serial bonds of said County hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law.

Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is ten years, pursuant to subdivision 35 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, it being hereby determined that the County Highway Superintendent is of the opinion that such project will have a useful life of at least ten years.

Section 5. The faith and credit of said County of Cortland, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.

Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

Section 7. The proceeds of the serial bonds herein authorized, and the proceeds of the bond anticipation notes issued and sold in anticipation of the issuance and sale of such serial bonds, are hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended for the purpose described herein.

Section 8. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the County Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of such County. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Treasurer shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

Section 9. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:

and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or

Section 10. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.103 - 18(f). Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.

Section 11. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in the Cortland Standard, the official newspaper of such County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.

Before the vote, it was noted that the Sunday Cortland Democrat was never designated as an official newspaper for Cortland County. Mrs. Price offered a friendly amendment that would eliminate ‘the Sunday Cortland Democrat’ from both bond resolutions as one of newspapers where the legal notice would be published, was seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye.

On the motion of Mrs. Contento, seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Dafoe and Mr. Plew voting nay and Mr. Stoker recorded excused,

RESOLUTION NO. 179-00

ACCEPT BID/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

JAIL BOOKING ROOM MODIFICATIONS

WHEREAS, The Buildings & Grounds Committee has solicited and received bids for the Modification of the Booking Room at the Jail upon specifications prepared by Resource Associates, AND,

WHEREAS, the Committee has reviewed said bids from:

Paul J Yaman, Inc

Lorings Crossing Rd.

Cortland, N.Y. 13045 $ 55,500.00

DJC General Contracting

1 Maple Ave.

Newark Valley, N.Y. 13811 $ 54,625.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,

RESOLVED, the Buildings & Grounds Committee accepts the low bid from DJC General Contracting for $ 54,625.00, AND, BE IT FURTHER,

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with DJC General Contracting for said work at the Booking Room upon approval of the County Attorney.

Mr. Law asked if the renovations were being paid for with bond money? Mrs. Contento said yes.

On the motion of Mrs. Contento, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 180-00

AUTHORIZE ANNUAL COOPERATIVE ENERGY BID

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

(OCM BOCES)

WHEREAS, Article 5-G of the NYS General Municipal Law authorizes municipal corporations to enter into cooperative agreements for the performance or exercise on a cooperative or contract basis, among themselves or one for the other, of those services, functions, powers or activities which they provide, perform or exercise individually; AND,

WHEREAS, OCM BOCES and other municipal corporations (the "Participants")

have entered into a municipal cooperation agreement to provide energy purchasing services, known as the " Master Agreement" dated the 2^nd day of April, 1999 which establishes the New York School and Municipal Energy Consortium ("NYSMEC"); AND,

WHEREAS, the Participants have authorized OCM BOCES as Managing Agent pursuant to the Master Agreement to prepare, advertise, disseminate, open and award bids for the purchase and delivery of natural and/or electricity on their behalf, AND,

WHEREAS, the Participant identified below has previously approved and authorized execution of the Master Agreement on its behalf and wishes to participate in NYSMEC for the period identified below, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,

RESOLVED, that Cortland County (hereinafter "Participant") agrees to participate in 2000-2001(May 1, 2000 – April 30, 2000) municipal cooperative bids for the purchase and delivery of natural gas and/or electricity pursuant to the Master Agreement authorizing the Chairman of the Legislature to execute the Annual Contract thereof; AND, BE IT FURTHER,

RESOLVED that the Participant authorizes OCM BOCES to prepare, advertise, disseminate and open bids and to award contracts for the purchase and delivery of natural gas and/or electricity on behalf of the Participant, in accordance with such bid specifications, to the lowest responsible bidder as is determined by OCM BOCES or to reject any or all such bids; and that the Participant agrees to advertise said bids as may be directed by OCM BOCES; AND, BE IT FURTHER,

RESOLVED the officers and employees of the Participant are authorized to execute such other documents and take such other actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution upon approval of the County Attorney.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 181-00

APPOINT MEMBERS

COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

on the Community Services Board, and

WHEREAS, there exists two vacancies on the Community Services Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Debora Clark 2 East Main Street, Cortland, NY 13045, be appointed to the Community Services Board with a term expiring on December 31, 2003, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that John Catalano 796 North Lamont Circle, Cortland, NY 13045, is appointed to the Community Services Board with a term expiring on December 31, 2002.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 182-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(HILLSIDE CHILDREN’S CENTER)

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health has approved 100% Reinvestment funds for programs in Cortland County, AND

WHEREAS, there is a need to authorize an agreement with Hillside Children’s Center for Year 2000, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature, upon review by the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized to contract with Hillside Children’s Center, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that in the event of any deficiency from the above program, the County shall not contribute any additional monies for said program.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Meiczinger and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 183-00

AMEND BUDGET

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(HORIZON HOUSE)

WHEREAS, COREGIS has reimbursed the County for the cost of replacing doors at Horizon House, minus the $1000 deductible, AND

WHEREAS, there is a need to replace the flooring at Horizon House, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Appropriation Account A43205 54007 be increased by $489.00 and Revenue Account A132547 42680 be increased by $489.00, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to amend his books and records for 2000.

There was some confusion regarding the wording of the resolution and Mr. Law asked if it authorized replacing the floor. Mrs. Richards responded in the affirmative. Mr. Forbes as if any new county money was being spent and was reassured it was insurance money.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. O’Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 184-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(EXCELLUS)

WHEREAS, Excellus Health Plan, Inc. is the merged corporation that consists of the insurers that were previously BCBS of Utica-Watertown, BCBS of Central N.Y. and BCBS of the Rochester Area, AND

WHEREAS, Excellus Health Plan, Inc. is licensed under Article 43 of the Insurance Law and certified under Article 44 of the Public Health Law as an HMO, AND

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Mental Health Clinic desires to enter into a Participating Physician Group Agreement with Excellus Health Plan, Inc., NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature, upon review by the County Attorney be and hereby is authorized to execute an agreement with Excellus Health Plan, Inc. and Cortland County Mental Health Clinic.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 185-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION

(PAM GRIFFITH, PHN CLINIC COORDINATOR

& SALLY KAMERLING, PHN CLINIC NURSE)

WHEREAS, the National Immunization Conference is scheduled in Washington, D.C. on July 4, 2000 to July 8, 2000, AND

WHEREAS, the New York State Association of County Health Officials (NYSACHO) will cover travel costs for one nurse from Cortland County to attend and the Immunization Action Plan Grant will cover the expenses of the other person, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Pam Griffith, PHN and Sally Kamerling, PHN are authorized to attend the National Immunization Conference in Washington, D.C. at a cost not to exceed $426.00 out of the Immunization Action Plan Grant and $1142.00 from NYSACHO for registration, travel, food, and lodging.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Meiczinger and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 186-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACOBUS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

(NURSE PRACTITIONERS)

WHEREAS, the Jacobus Center for Reproductive Health Nurse Practitioner, Chris Snyder requests permission to attend annual training on June 25 – 29, 2000 in New Port Rhode Island which provides the 15 CEU's required to maintain certification by the Nurses Association of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (NAACOG), AND

WHEREAS, all costs associated with the attendance at this seminar are fully reimbursable from the State Grant and fees received by the program, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED that the said Jacobus Center for Reproductive Health Nurse Practitioner of the Cortland County Health Department be and hereby authorized to attend appropriate Post Graduate Seminars in 2000 to meet continuing medical education requirements and that said person be reimbursed for expenses in connection herewith in the amount not to exceed $1460.00 subject to audit by the Board of Health.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 187

ABOLISH/CREATE/FILL POSITIONS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACOBUS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

ACCOUNT CLERKS/ MEDICAL SERVICES CLERKS

WHEREAS, the needs of the agency will be better served by reclassifying three positions of Account Clerk, AND

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has classified the new duties as appropriate to the title of Medical Services Clerk, NOW, THEREFORE,

RESOLVED, that the Health and the Finance and Administration Committees recommend that two full-time positions and one part-time position of Account Clerk, Gr. 5, Salary Grade Plan, be and hereby are abolished, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Health and Finance and Administration Committees further recommend that two full-time positions and one part-time position of Medical Services Clerk, (Gr. 7, $20,068 - $22,409), part-time $11.03/hr., competitive class, be created with approval to fill effective April 12, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the incumbent in this newly created position in biweekly installments in accordance with the County Salary and Grade Plan.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 188-00

ACCEPT GRANT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACOBUS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

(STATE GRANT AND ONE TIME FUNDS)

WHEREAS, the Bureau of Women’s Health of the New York State Health Department has awarded the Jacobus Center for Reproductive Health $380,812 for their annual state grant and $50,000 for a Family Planning One-Time Award, and

WHEREAS, these fiscal year 4/1/00 – 3/31/01 funds are already reflected in the 2000 County Budget, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that THE Jacobus Center for Reproductive Health be authorized to accept these funds after review and approval of the contract by the County Attorney.

On the motion of Mrs. Richard, seconded by Mrs. Meiczinger and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 189-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACOBUS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

(ZAP)

WHEREAS, the Jacobus Center for Reproductive Health is lead agency in ZAP (Zero Adolescent Pregnancy), the community wide effort which seeks to reduce by one third the number of teen pregnancies, AND

WHEREAS, Cortland County will be contracting with other agencies and individuals to help coordinate the efforts of this program, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that after review by the County Attorney the Jacobus Center of the Cortland County Health Department executes agreements with these agencies and individuals.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Dafoe and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 190-00

AMEND BUDGET/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

(HEALTHY HEART PROGRAM)

WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $50,000 for the period 7/1/00 - 6/30/01 have been awarded the Cortland County Health Dept. to continue to be the lead agency for the Healthy Heart Grant to improve the nutritional and physical activity status of the community, AND

WHEREAS, Cortland County will again be contracting with other agencies and individuals to help coordinate the efforts of this grant, AND

WHEREAS, $45,266 of this money is already in the 2000 budget, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Account A14495.54080 (Healthy Heart Contractual) be increased by $4,734 and Revenue Account A401343.43377 be increased by $4.734 AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon review by the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enters into this agreement with the NYS Dept. of Health to receive the available grant funds and execute agreements with other agencies and individuals, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the above changes on his books and records for 2000.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 191-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

(CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM)

WHEREAS, the State of NY Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee has awarded the Cortland County Health Department $1,614 to participate in the statewide "Child Passenger Safety" program to increase the proper use and installation of child safety seats in New York State for the period 1/1/00 - 9/30/00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that expenditure account A14145.54080 be created in the amount of $1,614 and revenue account A141443.43450 be created in the amount of $1,614, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enters into this agreement and accept these funds, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the above changes on his books and records for 2000.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Meiczinger and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 192-00

AMEND BUDGET/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

BREAST HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Dept. has been awarded $26,306 by the New York State Health Dept. to continue the Breast Health Partnership Grant for the period 4/1/00 - 3/31/01, AND

WHEREAS, this grant provides outreach, community education and comprehensive breast cancer screening services to under-served women and the Cortland County Health Dept. will be contracting with other agencies and individuals to help coordinate the effort and provide services for this grant, AND,

WHEREAS, this money is already in the 2000 budget, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enters into this agreement with the NYS Dept. of Health to accept these funds and execute agreements with other agencies and individuals, AND, BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the above changes on his books and records for 2000.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 193-00

AMEND BUDGET/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

(COMMUNITY COALITION FOR DIABETIC PREVENTION PROJECT)

WHEREAS, funds have been awarded by the NYS Dept. of Health in the amount of $50,000 to the Cortland County Health Dept. for the period 4/1/00 through 3/31/01 to continue be the lead agency in a four county coalition whose goal is to develop a patient education kit to include information on all aspects of diabetes self-management, to conduct an education public awareness campaign, and to conduct an assessment of health care providers to determine current knowledge and attitudes regarding Type 2 diabetes, AND

WHEREAS, Cortland County will be contracting with other agencies and individuals to help coordinate the efforts of this grant, AND

WHEREAS, these monies were budgeted for in the 2000 budget NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enters into this agreement with the NYS Dept. of Health to accept these funds and execute agreements with other agencies and individuals.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 194-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM

BROOME COUNTY

(CONTRACT FOR SERVICE)

WHEREAS, a child enrolled in the Early Intervention Program is moving frequently between Cortland County and Broome County (within 10 miles of the Cortland County line) and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the child to receive consistent services from the same provider, and

WHEREAS, the Cortland County EI Program, a New York State approved provider, is willing and able to provide the ordered services to the child in each county in the interest of providing consistent services, and

WHEREAS, it is the fiscal responsibility of the Early Intervention Program in the county of residence to pay for such services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Health Department Early Intervention Program is authorized to enter into a contract with Broome County Health Department to provide services to this child and be reimbursed by Broome County when the child is residing in Broome County but remains within 10 miles of the Cortland County line.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 195-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(CLINICAL EXPERIENCE FOR TOMPKINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

AT CORTLAND (TC3) NURSING STUDENTS)

WHEREAS, Cortland County Health Department has a professional obligation to support nursing education by providing clinical nursing experience, AND

WHEREAS, TC3 wishes to have its nursing students do clinical rotations within the Health Department, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Public Health Director be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract between the Health Department and Tompkins Community College At Cortland to allow them to place nursing students in the Health Department for the purpose of clinical experiences.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 196-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION

RPN OR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE – PER DIEM

WHEREAS, the position of Public Health Nurse – per diem in the Health Department - Nursing Division will become vacant due to reassignment, AND

WHEREAS, the Health Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend that the position be filled upon vacancy, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Public Health Nurse – per diem, $15.99 - $17.75/hr., competitive class; or RPN – per diem, $14.73 - $16.47/hr., non-competitive class, NYSNA Contract, depending on experience, in the Health Department – Nursing Division on or after April 3, 2000.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 197-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE – 20 HRS. /WK.

WHEREAS, the position of Public Health Nurse – 20 hrs. /wk. in the Health Department - Nursing Division will become vacant due to reassignment, AND

WHEREAS, the Health Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend that the position be filled upon vacancy, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Public Health Nurse, 20 hrs. /wk., $15.99 - $17.75/hr., competitive class, NYSNA Contract, in the Health Department – Nursing Division on or after April 3, 2000.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 198-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION

RPN – PER DIEM

WHEREAS, the position of RPN- per diem in the Health Department – Nursing Division will become vacant due to resignation, AND

WHEREAS, the Health Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend that the position be filled upon vacancy, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filing of RPN – per diem, $14.73 - $16.47, NYS Nurses Association Contract, non-competitive class, in the Health Department – Nursing Division on or after April 12, 2000.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Dafoe and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 199-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT /ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION

PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN

WHEREAS, the position of Public Health Sanitarian in the Health Department – Environmental Division, will become vacant due to promotion, AND

WHEREAS, the Health Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend that the position be filled upon vacancy, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Public Health Sanitarian, Grade 18, $28,924 - $32,676, competitive class in the Health Department – Environmental Division, on or after April 12, 2000.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Law and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 200-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

WHEREAS, the position of Automotive Mechanic in the Highway Department will become vacant due to retirement, AND

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend that the position be filled upon vacancy, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Automotive Mechanic, $13.64-14.80/hr, non-competitive class, in the Highway Department on or after April 13, 2000.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 201-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

WHEREAS, the position of Engineering Technician in the Highway Department will become vacant due to a resignation, AND

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend the position be filled upon vacancy, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Engineering Technician ($12.34-13.38/hr, competitive class) in the Highway Department on or after April 13, 2000.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 202-00

CLOSE PROJECT,

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Youngs Crossing Bridge Capital Project has been completed, AND

WHEREAS, a temporary loan of $ 200,000.00 was issued from the County Road Fund to the Youngs Crossing Project for cash flow purposes, AND

WHEREAS, the loan must now be paid back in order to close the project but lacks $48,071.63, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that $ 48,071.63 be transferred from D95635.58000 to H2860-57, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make the above amendments to his books and records for the year 2000.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Plew and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 203-00

AWARD BID

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee has advertised and received bids for the license to stage Theatrical Productions on the second floor of the Main Pavilion at Dwyer Memorial Park, AND

WHEREAS, only one bid was received from Cortland Repertory Theatre of Cortland New York for $ 300.00 for the year 2000, AND

WHEREAS, The Cortland Repertory Theatre has demonstrated to the Highway Committee of this Legislature that it has all necessary equipment, insurance and bonding in order to meet the requirements as stated in the specifications, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the County of Cortland enter into a one year License Agreement with Cortland Repertory Theatre, P.O. Box 783, Cortland, New York 13045 for the privilege of staging theatrical productions on the second floor of the main pavilion at Dwyer Memorial Park.

On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 204-00

AMEND BUDGET

AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION

(SENIOR NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – SNAP)

WHEREAS, the Area Agency on Aging has received donations in excess of budgeted amounts for the Senior Nutrition Assistance Program for the period April 1, 1999 through March 31, 2000, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the 2000 County Budget be and hereby is amended by adding revenues of $2,000.00 to Account A678142.41973, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that said books and records be and hereby are further amended by appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 to Account A6781, as follows:

A67815.54300 Vehicle Expense $ 900.00

A67815.54800 Program Expense $1,100.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the above changes on his books and records for 2000.

On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 205-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(NYSEG – POWER PARTNER PROGRAM)

WHEREAS, the New York State Office for the Aging has developed a partnership with New York State Electric & Gas through the Power Partner Program to provide assistance to low-income customers by lowering their basic service charge, assisting with referrals for energy efficiency programs, and combining NYSEG and community resources to help customers control their energy usage, AND

WHEREAS, NYSEG wishes to enter into an agreement with the local Area Agency on Aging to provide interested, eligible customers with information and assistance about this program, and complete a customer profile, AND

WHEREAS, the Area Agency on Aging will be reimbursed at the rate of $21.00 for an office visit to $55.00 for a completed home visit, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Director of the Area Agency on Aging be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute said agreement in a form approved by the County Attorney.

On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 206-00

AMEND BUDGET

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(TITLE VII OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging has received additional funds in the amount of $2,000.00 for the Title VII Ombudsman Program for the period January 1 through December 31, 2000, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the 2000 County Budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 to Account A67665.54800, Title VII, Program Expense, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that said books and records be and hereby are further amended by estimating revenues of $2,000.00 in Account A676644.43776, Title VII, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the above changes on his books and records for 2000.

On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 207-00

AMEND SALARIES/PART-TIME EMPLOYEES

AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION

WHEREAS, there is a frequent turnover in the part-time positions of Food Service Helper, Aging Services Aide and Nutrition Program Driver due to difficulty in recruitment and retention in the Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Program, AND

WHEREAS, the low starting wage ($5.15-$5.50 per hour) is in large part responsible for this high turnover rate, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that effective April 13, 2000, the minimum starting wage for the above part-time positions be increased to $6.00 per hour, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that any current employee in a part-time position whose salary is less than $6.00 per hour, be immediately increased to $6.00 per hour, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay the persons holding aforesaid part-time positions at the rate established by this resolution.

On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 208-00

SUPPORT INCREASE IN NEW YORK STATE FUNDING FOR THE

COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging receives funding from the New York State Office for the Aging to operate the Community Services for the Elderly (CSE) Program, AND

WHEREAS, the flexible nature of this program makes it the most effective way to support programs and to meet the diverse needs of the growing elderly population as determined by individual counties, AND

WHEREAS, the New York State Association of Area Agencies on Aging has requested an additional $10 million for this program, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature supports a $10 million increase in State funding for the Community Services for the Elderly Program, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be sent to all counties in the State of New York, Governor George Pataki, Senator James Seward, Assemblymen Martin A. Luster and Gary Finch, members of the Senate and Assembly Aging Committees, members of the Budget Conference Committee, and the leaders of the Senate and the Assembly.

On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 209-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

WHEREAS, the position of Systems Administrator in the Department of Social Services will become vacant due to a resignation, AND

WHEREAS, the Human Resources Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend that the position be filled upon vacancy, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Systems Administrator (Grade 24, $36,173-41,078, competitive class) in the Department of Social Services on or after 12:01 a.m. April 13, 2000.

On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Dafoe voting nay and Mr. Stoker recorded as excused,

RESOLUTION NO. 210

APPROVAL TO FILL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

SOCIAL SERVICES INVESTIGATOR TRAINEE

WHEREAS, the position of Social Services Investigator Trainee in the Department of Social Services will become vacant due to a resignation, AND

WHEREAS, the Human Resources Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend that the position be filled upon vacancy, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Social Services Investigator Trainee (Grade 8, $20,692-23,133, competitive class) in the Department of Social Services on or after 12:01 a.m. April 13, 2000.

Prior to the vote Mr. Boise asked for a friendly amendment to add the word ‘trainee’ to the title (It had been omitted.). On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the title of the resolution was changed to include ‘trainee’.

On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Dafoe voting nay and Mr. Stoker recorded excused,

RESOLUTION NO. 211-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKER

WHEREAS, the position of Community Services Worker in the Department of Social Services will become vacant due to a resignation, AND

WHEREAS, the Human Resources Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend that the position be filled upon vacancy, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Community Services Worker (Grade 4, $18,375-20,445, competitive class) in the Department of Social Services on or after 12:01 a.m. April 13, 2000.

On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Dafoe voting nay and Mr. Stoker recorded as excused,

RESOLUTION NO. 212-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

SR. KEYBOARD SPECIALIST

WHEREAS, the position of Sr. Keyboard Specialist in the Public Defender’s Office will become vacant due to removal, AND

WHEREAS, the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend that the position be filled upon vacancy, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Sr. Keyboard Specialist, Grade 6, $19,479 - $21,726, competitive class, in the Public Defender’s Office on or after April 12, 2000.

On the motion of Mr. O’Mara, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 213-00

CREATE POSITIONS

SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM

(RECREATION SPECIALISTS AND BUS DRIVERS)

YOUTH BUREAU

RESOLVED, that there be and hereby is created for the period of June 26 through August 18, 2000, eight Recreation Specialist positions, hourly rate of $7.00/hr, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that there be and hereby is created positions of three bus drivers at an hourly rate of $10.00/hr, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to pay the above positions in bi-weekly installments from Account A73105 51005.

On the motion of Mr. O’Mara, seconded by Mrs. Meiczinger and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 214-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

COUNTY SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM

(BUS LEASE – HOMER SCHOOL DISTRICT)

YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Summer Recreation Program requires the use of a bus, AND

WHEREAS, the Homer Central School District is willing to lease a school bus for the period of June 26, 2000 to August 18, 2000, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be and hereby is authorized and directed to enter into a bus lease with the Homer Central School District for the period of June 26, 2000 through August 18, 2000 at a cost not to exceed $.66 per mile and a driver who will be paid an hourly rate of $10.00 with gasoline being furnished by the school district, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay these charges in accordance with this resolution.

Mr. O’Mara withdrew Agenda No. 53 (In Opposition To Bill Pending In New York State Legislature Which Mandates Compliance With Non-Existent Safety Standards).

Mr. O’Mara withdrew Agenda No. 54 (Approval of A.T.I. Annual Plan, Alternatives to Incarceration Department).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye (29,416 total, 24,482 needed for passage), except Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Contento, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Plew, Mr. Thomas, Mr. VanDee and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mr. Stoker recorded excused,

RESOLUTION NO. 215-00

ABOLISH/CREATE/FILL POSITION

CENTRAL SERVICES/DATA PROCESSING

COMPUTER NETWORK TECHNICIAN/SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

WHEREAS, the needs of the agency will be better served by reclassifying one position of Computer Network Technician, AND

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has classified the new duties as appropriate to the title of Systems Administrator, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Personnel and the Finance and Administration Committees recommend that one position of Computer Network Technician, Gr. 16, $26,941 - $30,377, Salary Grade Plan, be and hereby is abolished, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Personnel Committee and the Finance and Administration Committees further recommend that one position of Systems Administrator, Gr. 24, $36,173 - $41,078, competitive class, be created with approval to fill effective April 12, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the incumbent in this newly created position in biweekly installments in accordance with the County Salary and Grade Plan.

Mr. Plew asked if this person had gone to training at County expense and then asked the County to compensate him for additional skills? Mr. Dwyer denied the connection. Rob Corpora, Director of Data Processing, said his staff is always in training because it is necessary to keep up with changing technology. Mrs. Brown asked how this title emerged? Mr. Corpora said it was a job that had grown on the County as a result of new technology, the person has been doing the job and he should be compensated for it.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 216-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

(RETAINER – HOGAN & SARZYNSKI)

Upon recommendation of the Personnel and Finance and Administration Committees, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Cortland County hereby enters into a retainer agreement with Hogan & Sarzynski, One Marine Midland Plaza, PO Box 660, Binghamton, NY 13902-0660, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the terms of said agreement provide for the County to be billed $9,000.00 annually ($750.00 per month) plus the prevailing hourly rate for any services rendered beyond an annual total of $10,500.00, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payments to Hogan & Sarzynski within the limits of this resolution and the annual budget.

On the motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 217-00

REQUESTING PAYMENT BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO CORTLAND

COUNTY OF MONIES PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED UNDER AID TO

LOCALITIES, LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE SITING GRANTS

WHEREAS, Cortland County had been considered as a potential site by the State of New York for placement of a low level radioactive waste site, AND

WHEREAS, various grants were made available by the State of New York to Cortland County to study the numerous and various potential effects and impacts and the feasibility of placing a low level radioactive waste site in Cortland County, AND

WHEREAS, the County of Cortland did by and through various means explore and research the potential effects and impacts of placing a low level radioactive waste site in Cortland County which necessitated expenditure of monies by Cortland County, AND

WHEREAS, as a result of these efforts a low level radioactive waste site was not placed in the County of Cortland, AND

WHEREAS, the County of Cortland did seek reimbursement of monies expended by it from the Aid to Localities, Low Level Radioactive Waste Siting grants and presented a final close out package to the New York State Department of Environmental conservation, AND

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation approved all the documented eligible expenses, AND

WHEREAS, the sum of $98,750.00 were the documented eligible expenses which to date have not been paid to the County of Cortland, AND

WHEREAS, Governor George Pataki did in 1998 veto the reappropriation of funds to the Low Level Radioactive Waste Siting Grants which would have allowed Cortland County to be paid its eligible expenses of $98,750.00, AND

WHEREAS, at this time there is no statutory recourse for reappropriating said funds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature requests all necessary steps be taken by the State of New York through the Office of the Governor, the Senate of the State of New York and the Assembly of the State of New York to immediately include in the New York State budget an appropriation or budget item in the sum of $98,750.00 payable to the County of Cortland for monies which were previously appropriated to it through Low Level Radioactive Waste Siting Grants but never paid to the county of Cortland, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor George Pataki, Sate Senator James L. Seward, Assemblyman Martin Luster and Assemblyman Gary D. Finch.

Chairman Harrington said this was money promised to the County and it was the equivalent of writing a check with insufficient funds. He said New York State should be embarrassed and the County should not be held hostage to the political whims in Albany. Mr. Law suggested that the County had accumulated supplies and equipment with previous money and wondered if the state could ask for the money back.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Boise and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 1 was allowed. On the motion of Mr. Teeter and seconded by Mr. Dwyer, Special Article No. 1 (Cease Marketing Airport Land Development, Highway Department) was introduced on the floor. Mr. Law and Mr. Plew both questioned the lack of notice for the April 6^th, 2000 meeting. Mr. Teeter said only the Chairman of the Highway Committee had been invited. Mr. Law questioned the existence of the Citizen Advisory Committee. Chairman Harrington said it was advisable to get input from local citizens. Mr. Thomas added that it was always the first step in developing a project. Mrs. Richards said she would vote ‘no’ because it would shut down the investigation for potential development and she thought it needed to be explored further. Mrs. Contento questioned the meaning of the resolution. Did it mean expansion at the airport? Mr. Teeter said it did mean expansion. Mr. Thomas said he had become a historian on the airport and he agreed with Mrs. Contento that the airport is surrounded by residential development and the neighbors opposed any expansion.

Mrs. Meiczinger asked if FAA money would be jeopardized if the County continued to explore development? Mr. O’Mara also asked if this resolution took development out of the picture? Were we only allowed aviation development? The discussion continued around how much grant money was involved and what restrictions were being placed on airport development. Mr. Boise suggested that the resolution go back to the Highway Committee for more facts and figures and sensible explanations. Mr. Law reminded the Legislators that there is a long-term plan in place for the airport. Mr. Dwyer withdrew his second and Mr. Teeter withdrew Special Article No. 1 from consideration.

Chairman Harrington declared a recess at 11:28 a.m. He called the Legislature back to order at 11:53 a.m. Mr. O’Mara made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss contractual matters, was seconded by Mr. Dafoe and adopted, with all members present voting aye. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, Executive Session ended at 12:52 p.m. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, session was adjourned at 12:53 P.M.