APRIL 26, 2000
MINUTES
Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 7:52 p.m. and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded present, except Mr. Forbes recorded as excused. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved. Mr. Harrington welcomed Mr. Stoker back to the Legislature, saying his experience and expertise were missed. Mr. Stoker thanked everyone for the cards, prayers and words of encouragement.
REPORTS
On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 1st Quarter Sales Tax Distribution 2000 (Treasurer’s Office) was ordered received and filed.
On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Dwyer 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 (Cortland County Probation Department) was ordered received and filed.
On the motion of Mrs. Meiczinger, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 1999 Annual Report (Area Agency on Aging) was ordered received and filed.
On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Bid Report for Materials and Supplies (Highway Department) was ordered received and filed.
PROCLAMATIONS
Chairman Harrington moved Agenda No. 8 to the top of the list of proclamations. On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, May 2000 was declared Foster Parent Month. Chairman Harrington thanked James and Cynthia Burke of Cuyler and Gary and Cledette Sherman of Cortland for their willingness to open their homes and hearts to foster children. He thanked all the foster parents in Cortland County for the extremely difficult role they are willing to assume. The Burke’s and the Sherman’s thanked the legislators for the support and assured everyone that it was a role they enjoyed and found rewarding.
On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, May 7th – 13th, 2000 was declared Water Week.
On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, April 22nd – 29th, 2000 was declared Administrative Professionals Week and April 26th, 2000 was declared Administrative Professionals Day. Ms. Jane Sharpe accepted the proclamation on behalf of all the administrative professionals.
On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, May was declared Older Americans Month and Recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging. Jan Gallinger accepted the proclamation and thanked the legislators for their continued support. Ms. Gallinger said Sharon Stevans, Director of Aging, was not able to attend the session, but wanted to extend an invitation to everyone to attend the celebration on May 25th, 2000.
RESOLUTIONS
On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Law and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Thomas voting nay and Mr. Forbes recorded excused,
RESOLUTION NO. 218-00
APPOINT MEMBERS
AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND PROTECTION BOARD
WHEREAS, Max Stoker has resigned as a member of the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board and David Casciotti's term has expired, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that Lawrence Cornell, 3350 Pine Hill Rd., Marathon, NY 13803 be and hereby is appointed to replace Max Stoker on said board for a two year term to expire 12/31/01, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Daniel Dineen, Interim Planning Director, 60 Central Ave., Cortland, NY 10345 be and hereby is appointed to replace David Casciotti on said board for a term to expire 5/15/00.
Mr. Law said he was not re-appointed to the Planning Board and he thought it was important to serve on both boards.
On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Contento, Mr. Plew, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Wern and Mr. Teeter voting nay and Mr. Forbes recorded excused,
RESOLUTION NO. 219-00
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT
TREASURERS OFFICE
(TAX SALE PROPERTIES AUCTIONEERS)
WHEREAS, the Finance and Administration Committee recommends the sale of the following twenty (20) parcels:
1. Parcel #88.18-01-02.000 – 45 West Main Street - Town of Cortlandville - 2.4 Acres - Assessed Value $1,200 (taxes due $300.98)
2. Parcel #88.19-01-17.000 – 28 Main Street - Town of Cortlandville – 45.27 x 125.00 Feet - Assessed Value $20,000 (taxes due $2,467.09)
3. Parcel #96.09-02-43.000 – Route 13 - Town of Cortlandville – 166.23 x 125.07 - Assessed Value $15,000 (taxes due $1,010.38)
4. Parcel #42.00-04-06.000 – 6381 Midlum Spur Road - Town of Cuyler – 5.1 Acres - Assessed Value $36,300 (taxes due $3,185.24)
5. Parcel #111.00-03-10.000 – 3044 E Freetown Texas Valley Road - Town of Freetown – 47.5 Acres - Assessed Value $17,500 (taxes due $1,587.36)
6. Parcel #130.00-01-25.000 – Ingram Road - Town of Freetown - 100.00 x 210.25 Feet - Assessed Value $3,000 (taxes due $436.31)
7. Parcel #172.06-01-13.000 – 88 Route 200 - Town of Harford – 46.15 X 113.25 Feet - Assessed Value $2,000 (taxes due $334.15)
8. Parcel #66.72-02-08.000 – 32 Grove Street - Town of Homer - 50 x 160.44 Feet - Assessed Value $37,500 - (taxes due $3,689.62)
9. Parcel #14.00-02-06.000 – 7035 Glen Haven Road - Town of Scott – 3.45 Acres – Assessed Value $61,000 (taxes due $4,566.51)
10. Parcel #14.00-03-03.200 – Vincent Hill Road - Town of Scott – 3 Acres - Assessed Value $4,500 (taxes due $493.94)
11. Parcel #14.00-03-06.000 – Vincent Hill Road - Town of Scott – 60 x 200.25 Feet - Assessed Value $500 (taxes due $167.53)
12. Parcel #113.05-01-03.000 – 3319 Route 26 - Town of Taylor – 75.8 X 125 Feet - Assessed Value $21,000 (taxes due $2,042.13)
13. Parcel #61.00-01-15.000 – 4633 Cheningo Solon Pond Road - Town of Truxton – 290 x 140 Feet - Assessed Value $29,800 (taxes due $1,857.97)
15. Parcel #128.00-01-07.000 – 2169 Route 11 - Town of Virgil – 1.54 Acres - Assessed Value $10,000 (taxes due $5,580.49)
16. Parcel #136.00-03-03.200 – VanDonsel Road - Town of Virgil - 7.64 x 421.1 Feet - Assessed Value $100 (taxes due $182.79)
17. Parcel #139.00-01-17.000 – 1653 Route 11 - Town of Virgil – 560 x 200 Feet - Assessment $17,100 (taxes due $1,053.83)
18. Parcel #152.00-02-08.000 – Melody Lake Road - Town of Willet – 7.1 Acres - Assessed Value $1,600 (taxes due $299.84)
19. Parcel # 55.00-01-02.110 - Route 41A - Town of Homer - 165.00 X 173.25 Feet - Assessment 1,000 (taxes due $184.52)
20. Parcel #157.20-02-10.000 - W Main Street - Town of Marathon - 50.00 X 170.00 Feet - Assessed Value $5,000 (taxes due $779.23)
21. Parcel #80.00-02-04.000 - N Tower Road - Town of Solon - 150.00 X 165.00 Feet - Assessed Value $700 (taxes due $264.23)
Parcel identified at number 14 will be retained for County Highway Department uses
WHEREAS, The Finance and Administration Committee has agreed that McKee Real Estate and Auction Service will sell for the county twenty (20) parcels of real property to be sold absolute. McKee Real Estate & Auction Service will perform this service at no cost to the buyers or to Cortland County. However, the Auctioneer maintains his obligations and duties to the seller as their agent.
THEREFORE, Be it resolved that McKee Real Estate & Auction Service be engaged to Auction 20 parcels of real property on May 25, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the Auditorium of the County Office Building and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to execute deeds prepared by the County Attorney to the highest bidder of the real property.
Mr. Plew strongly questioned the fact that no money was being paid to the auctioneer, when money was the incentive for trying to increase the sale price of the properties.
On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Plew and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mr. Forbes recorded excused,
RESOLUTION NO. 220-00
AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ACCEPT DELINQUENT
TAX PAYMENTS
WHEREAS, the deadline for payment of delinquent real property taxes for the year 1998 and prior thereto was December 31, 1999, AND
WHEREAS, the vast majority of Cortland County taxpayers paid their required property taxes by December 31, 1999, AND
WHEREAS, a small number of taxpayers did not pay their aforementioned taxes by the December 31, 1999 deadline, AND
WHEREAS, the County of Cortland has commenced an action to obtain title to the parcels of property owned by the delinquent taxpayers through foreclosure of tax liens, AND
WHEREAS, certain of the delinquent taxpayers are now financially able and willing to pay their delinquent real property taxes to maintain ownership of their real property, AND
WHEREAS, the County of Cortland is desirous of taking all reasonable steps to permit the delinquent taxpayers that are presently able and willing to pay their delinquent taxes to do so and maintain ownership of their real property, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Treasurer is hereby authorized to accept payment of the delinquent real property taxes for the year 1998 and prior thereto which are included in the pending foreclosure of tax liens proceeding until such time as the judgment of foreclosure of tax lien on the subject parcel is signed by the court or May 24, 2000 at 12:00 noon, whichever is earliest.
Mrs. Price withdrew Agenda No. 13 (Redemption of Foreclosed Property, Treasurer’s Office [Tax Sale Parcel #10]).
Mrs. Price introduced Agenda No. 14 (Authorize Contract and Implementation, Nurses Union). On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 was moved to the end of the legislative session.
On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 222-00
APPROVAL TO FILL
MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM AIDE (PT)
WHEREAS, the position of Mental Health Program Aide (PT) in the Mental Health Department 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 filling of Mental Health Program Aide (PT), Grade 6, $10.70/hr., competitive class, in the Mental Health Department on or after April 26, 2000.
On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 223-00
AMEND BUDGET
MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES)
WHEREAS, the NYS Office of Mental Health has approved $3,039.00 of additional aid in 2000 for Transition Management services (part of Kendra’s Law) in Cortland County, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the 2000 books be and hereby are amended by increasing Appropriation Account A43275.51005 by $3,039.00 and increasing Revenue Account A4310.43490 by the same amount, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to amend his books and records for 2000.
On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 224-00
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT
MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES)
WHEREAS, there is a need for transcription services in Mental Health Services, AND
WHEREAS, the Cortland County Legislature has appropriated funds for Mental Health Consultants in the 2000 budget, 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 for Mental Health Transcription Consultants at a rate of $10.70/hour, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay the above consultants in a manner provided in said agreement.
On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 225-00
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS/ACCEPT FUNDS
HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS
(SWAP GRANT)
WHEREAS, NYS Source Water Assessment Program grant funds in the amount of $5,000 are available through the Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District for Completing source water assessments in accordance with EPA’s 1996 Amendments to the Safe Water Drinking Act for the period commencing immediately and continuing until December 31, 2000, AND
WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department will be contracting with other agencies and individuals to help coordinate the efforts of this grant, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that expenditure account A401943.43452 (SWAP) be created in the amount of $5,000 and revenue account A401943.43452 (SWAP) be created in the amount of $5,000, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enters into this contract with the Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District 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 Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 226-00
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS
HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS
(PREVENTION OF FIRE-RELATED INJURIES GRANT)
WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department, through the Prevention of Fire Related Injuries Grant, will be providing smoke alarms to county residents, AND
WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department will be contracting with other agencies and individuals to help coordinate the installation and fire safety education, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department execute agreements with these other agencies and individuals.
On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 227-00
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT EXTENSION
HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACOBUS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(ANDREA RANKIN)
WHEREAS, Andrea Rankin has acted as a consultant to the Jacobus Center for Reproductive Health (JCRH) since January 3, 2000 at a rate of $30.00 per hour as authorized by Resolution No. 605-99, AND
WHEREAS, the new Director for JCRH is unable to begin her duties until May 22, 2000, AND
WHEREAS, the $5,000 allotted for consultation has now been expended, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the total amount authorized for consultation by Resolution No. 605-99 be increased by $3000 to a maximum of $8,000.
On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 228-00
ABOLISH/CREATE/FILL POSITION
HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION
ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST/KEYBOARD SPECIALIST
WHEREAS, the needs of the agency will be better served by reclassifying one position of Account Clerk Typist, AND
WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has classified the new duties as appropriate to the title of Keyboard Specialist, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that one position of Account Clerk Typist (Gr. 5, $18,912 - $21,067, competitive class, salary grade plan) be and hereby is abolished 4/26/00, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that one position of Keyboard Specialist (Gr. 4, $18,375 - $20,445, competitive class) be created with approval to fill effective 4/26/00, 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 Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 229-00
APPROVAL TO FILL
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
WHEREAS, the position of Motor Equipment Operator I in the Highway Department will become vacant due to promotion, 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 Motor Equipment Operator I, $12.34 - $13.38/hr., non-competitive class, in the Highway Department, on or April 26, 2000.
On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Stoker and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 230-00
AWARD BIDS,
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendations of the Highway Committee, the County purchase the following supplies and materials for use by the County Highway Department for the low bid prices meeting specifications.
CRUSHED STONE from the low bidder where cost of hauling and availability will be a consideration.
STONE FILL from the low bidder where cost of hauling and availability will be a consideration.
UNDERDRAIN-from All-States Sawing and Trenching, Inc. P.O. Box 81, East Greenbush, New York 12061.
FLAKED CALCIUM CHLORIDE from Suit-Kote Corporation, 1911 Lorings Crossing Road, Cortland, New York 13850.
LIQUID CALCIUM CHLORIDE from Suit-Kote Corporation, 1911 Lorings Crossing Road, Cortland, New York 13850.
ABRASIVES from the low bidder where cost of hauling and availability will be a consideration.
HEATER SCARIFICATION AND RECYCLING OF EXISTING ASPHALT from Highway Rehab Corporation, 2258 Route 22, Brewster, New York 10509.
TRANSIT MIX CONCRETE from Saunders Concrete, 6 Locust Avenue, Cortland, New York 13045.
ROCK RIP-RAP FROM New Milford Sand and Gravel, Inc., RD3, Box 231, New Milford, Pa. 18834.
CORRUGATED ALUMINUM CULVERT PIPE from Lane Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 711, May Street, Bath, New York 14810.
CORRUGATED STEEL CULVERT PIPE from Capitol Highway Materials, Route 6, Baldwin Place, New York 10505.
CORRUGATED POLYETHELENE PIPE AND TUBING from Chemung Supply Corp., P.O. Box 527, Elmira, New York 14902.
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE from the low bidder where cost of hauling and availability will be a consideration.
RECYCLED ASPHALT from Suit-Kote Corporation, 1911 Lorings Crossing Road, Cortland, New York 13045.
SLURRY SEAL from Vestal Asphalt, 201 Stage Road, Vestal, New York 13850.
CRACK FILLING from Suit-Kote, 1911 Lorings Crossings Road, Cortland, NY 13045
IN-PLACE RECYCLED BASE COURSE W/STABILIZING AGENT FROM Penn-Can Road Materials, Inc., P.O. Box 6501, Syracuse, New York 13217.
MICROSURACING EXISTING ASPHALT PAVEMENT from Vestal Asphalt, 201 Stage Road, Vestal, New York 13850.
ROADWAY SHOULDER MILLING, SHAPING AND REMOVAL from Penn-Can Road Materials, Inc., PO Box 6501, Syracuse, NY 13217.
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS-LIQUID from Suit-Kote Corporation, 1911 Lorings Crossing Road, Cortland, New York 13045.
ROAD STRIPING from Hi-Lite Markings, Inc., 18249 Hi-Lite Drive, P.O. Box 460, Adams Center, New York 13606.
SIGN BLANKS from Whitco Sign & Mfg. Corporation, 749 New Ludlow Road, P.O. Box 817, South Hadley, Ma. 01075
OIL AND LUBRICANTS from Drake Oil Company, 6620 Joy Road, East Syracuse, New York 13057
Gravel from the low bidder where cost of hauling and availability will be a consideration.
On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Plew and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Contento, Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Brown voting nay and Mr. Forbes recorded excused,
RESOLUTION NO. 231-00
ENDORSE COUNTY AIRPORT GRANT REQUEST
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, there are needs for repairs and improvements at the Cortland County Airport and,
WHEREAS, the Highway Committee has recommended the attached list of projects to address said needs and,
WHEREAS, the Highway Committee recommended requesting New York State Grant funds under the Airport Improvement and Revitalization Grant and Loan Program (AIR’99) for the list projects attached, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation, requests that project applications be accompanied by a resolution from the governing body of the County, NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the County of Cortland endorses the projects identified on the attached list at the Cortland County Airport for the purpose of making the projects eligible for State funding, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that a Certified Copy of this Resolution be filed with the NYS Commissioner of Transportation.
On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Contento, Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Brown voting nay and Mr. Forbes recorded excused,
RESOLUTION NO. 232-00
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AGREEMENT FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT CORTLAND COUNTY AIRPORT
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the County of Cortland desires to receive grant monies from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for Improvements at the Cortland County Airport consisting of the following:
Land Acquisition (Drive –In Theatre)
Perimeter Fencing (Design and Construction)
Obstruction Study and Airfield Lighting analysis
Runway 6-24 Rehabilitation (Design Only)
WHEREAS, funding for said improvements may be available from the FAA and NYSDOT at participation levels of 90% Federal ($585,000), %5 State ($32,500) and 5% Local ($32,500) for a total of $650,000, and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the County of Cortland to enter into agreements to accomplish the above referenced projects, AND
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the necessary funding applications, Federal and State Grant Agreements consultant agreements, and all necessary documents on behalf of the Cortland County Legislature to accomplish said projects.
On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Plew and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Contento, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Dafoe and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Forbes recorded excused,
RESOLUTION NO. 233-00
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Highway Committee of the Cortland County Legislature has the responsibility for land use development of the Airport, AND
WHEREAS, the BDC delivered to the Cortland County Legislature an aviation-related development concept plan prepared by MacNeill Tagg Engineers through a $6,250 grant from the BDC and a matching $6,250 grant from Empire State Development as requested by the County, AND
WHEREAS, the BDC later presented an alternative concept plan for a professional park based on market interest, development interest, user interest, and identified financing for infrastructure and construction, AND
WHEREAS, the BDC’s alternative concept plan be presented to the Cortland County Legislature reviewed by the County Planning Committee and an ad hoc committee appointed by the Cortland County Legislature, as well as presented to an Airport citizens advisory group, AND
WHEREAS, as of March 29, 2000 the FAA notified C&S Engineers of the FAA’s fiscal year 2000 funding allocation for the Airport which includes $135,000 for land acquisition that prohibits non-aviation development on the Airport Property, AND
WHEREAS, C&S Engineers feels that non-aviation development could negatively impact the County’s ability to leverage future FAA funding, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that based on this new information, the BDC should not proceed further with marketing the property, as a non-aviation related development proposal.
On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 234-00
AWARD BID,
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Highway Committee of the Cortland County Legislature has advertised and received bid for the sale of one 1981 Jacobsen 9 gang pull type mower, AND
WHEREAS, two bids were received as follows:
BID
Mid-State Microd Club
1300 Gallagher Road
Cortland, New York 13045 $ 501.50
Ronald F. Bushneck
2525 Juddville Road
Cazenovia, New York 13035 $ 159.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the County accept said bid of $ 501.50 and award sale to Mid-State Microd Club, 1300 Gallagher Road, Cortland, New York 13045
On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Meiczinger and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 235-00
AWARD FIREWORKS
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Highway Committee has requested and received proposals, in the amount of $5,000.00, for the annual July 4 fireworks display to be held at Dwyer Memorial Park on Monday evening, July 3, 2000 with a rain date of Wednesday, July 5, 2000, AND
WHEREAS, per the comparative listing clearly indicates that Bay Fireworks of Syosset, New York had offered the best display, AND,
WHEREAS, Bay Fireworks displayed that they offer $ 6,000,000.00 Liability Insurance and full coverage Workers Compensation for their shooters, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the County of Cortland enter into a contract with Bay Fireworks, P.O. Box 912, Syosset, New York 11791 to provide the annual county July 4, fireworks program at Dwyer Memorial Park on July 3, 2000 (rain date July 5, 2000) for the proposed price of $ 5,000.00.
On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 236-00
AMEND BUDGET
AREA AGENCY ON AGING/RSVP
WHEREAS, the Corporation for National Service has allocated additional funds in the amount of $1,667.00 for the RSVP program for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the 2000 County Budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating the sum of $1,667.00 to Account A76225, as follows:
A76225.54001 Copy Service $175.00
A76225.54005 Supplies 100.00
A76225.54020 Postage 240.00
A76225.54040 Dues/Subscription 48.00
A76225.54043 Volunteer Travel 500.00
A76225.54045 Travel 50.00
A76225.54072 Volunteer Insurance 178.00
A76225.52010 Office Equipment 376.00
AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that said books and records be and hereby are further amended by
Appropriating revenues of $1,667.00 in Account A762244.44803, 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. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 237-00
CREATE/FILL POSITION
TEMPORARY NUTRITION PROGRAM ASSISTANT (20 HRS/WEEK)
AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION
WHEREAS, a Nutrition Program Assistant (20 hours/week) in the Area Agency on Aging – Nutrition Program is on a leave of absence for six months, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that one temporary position of Nutrition Program Assistant (20 hours/week) (Grade 5, $10,806-12,043, non-competitive class) be and hereby is created under Section 64 of Civil Service Law effective 4/26/00 for up to 6 months or until the return of the incumbent, whichever is sooner, 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 Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 238-00
ACCEPT GRANT/AMEND BUDGET
OFFICE OF E&T GRANT ADMINISTRATION
NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR – ONE-STOP IMPLEMENTATION GRANT
WHEREAS, New York State Department of Labor has awarded One-Stop Implementation Grant funds to the Cayuga-Cortland Service Delivery Area in the amount of $300,000 in funds to build a workforce development system for our local area including One-Stop Career Centers in Cayuga and Cortland Counties, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be and hereby is authorized to sign grant award agreement and any other agreements associated with the grant after review and approval by the County Attorney or his designee, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Program Year 1999 agency budget be and hereby is amended by establishing the following accounts:
One-Stop Implementation Grant Revenue $300,000.00
One-Stop Implementation Grant Travel 4,000.00
One-Stop Implementation Grant Equipment 71,411.00
One-Stop Implementation Grant Contractual 211,589.00
One-Stop Implementation Grant Other Operating 13,000.00
Expense
AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is directed to make the above Changes to his 1999 books and records.
On the motion of Mr. O’Mara, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 239-00
AUTHORIZE CONTRACT
ONONDAGA COUNTY CENTER FOR FORENSIC SCIENCES
(CORTLAND COUNTY CORONERS)
WHEREAS, Cortland County is desirous of obtaining autopsy and forensic laboratory services and other related professional services from the Center for Forensic Sciences (CFS) of Onondaga County, AND
WHEREAS, the Center for Forensic Sciences of Onondaga County has the necessary expertise and facilities to perform these services and is willing to provide said services, NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the term of this contract shall be from January 1, 2000, through December 31, 2000. AND BE IT
RESOLVED, that this contract may be terminated without cause by either party hereto at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice of the intention to so terminate, AND BE IT
RESOLVED, that either party reserves the right to terminate this contract for cause at any time, AND BE IT
RESOLVED, that the fee scale shall be the 2000 Fee Schedule, Office of the Medical Examiner, Onondaga County, AND BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature is authorized to enter into an agreement with the County of Onondaga for providing these services.
On the motion of Mr. O’Mara, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Law, Mr. Stoker, Mrs. Contento, Mr. Teeter and Mr. Dwyer voting nay and Mr. Forbes recorded excused,
RESOLUTION NO. 240-00
APPROVAL TO FUND STUDY WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY ON FEASIBILITY OF JOINT JAIL EXPANSION
WHEREAS, there have been several meetings with Tompkins County officials to discuss the feasibility of a joint jail expansion, AND
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to study all aspects of the joint jail venture, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature authorize the expenditure of
$30,000 to fund the joint feasibility study, AND, BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that $30,000 be transferred from Contingency Account A19905.54775 to Jail Study A31505.54055.
Mrs. Price said it was a serious resolution, since we were spending money from the contingency fund, but it was important that we find out the answers. Mr. Plew agreed with Mrs. Price. Mrs. Contento disagreed; suggesting that the money would be better spent by purchasing a few of the properties nearby for additional parking. Mr. O’Mara said he and Mr. Wern had attended numerous meeting with Tompkins County officials and passed the information on to local Cortland County officials. He said the time was right and all the questions needed to be answered and he certainly did not have all the answers. Mr. O’Mara said he could not guarantee any saving, but he felt it was worth looking into. Mr. Law suggested that the situation might be the same as the joint landfill discussion that took place a number of years ago; cheaper to build, more costly to operate.
On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 241-00
AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT RENEWAL
CENTRAL SERVICES/DATA PROCESSING
(COLORSCAN)
WHEREAS, Colorscan, 352 Long Branch Road, Syracuse, NY 13209-1094, has presented a proposal for continuing it’s high speed digital printer maintenance contract with Cortland County at an annual cost of $595.00 per year with unlimited copies, AND
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee of this Legislature recommends the continuation of the service beginning on March 1, 2000 through February 28, 2001, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be and hereby is authorized and directed to sign said agreement, after approval by the County Attorney.
On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Law and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Wern and Mr. Plew voting nay and Mr. Forbes recorded excused,
RESOLUTION NO. 242-00
ABOLISH/CREATE/FILL POSITION
CENTRAL SERVICES/DATA PROCESSING
DATA ENTRY OPERATOR/COMPUTER ASSISTANT
WHEREAS, the needs of the agency will be better served by reclassifying one position of Data Entry Operator, AND
WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has classified the new duties as appropriate to the title of Computer Assistant, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that one position of Data Entry Operator (Gr. 5, $18,912 – 21, 067, Salary Grade Plan) be and hereby is abolished 4/26/00, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that one position of Computer Assistant (Gr. 8, $20,692 – 23,133, competitive class) be created with approval to fill effective 4/26/00, 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 Grade Plan.
On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Law and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 243-00
AUTHORIZE TRAVEL
PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
RESOLVED, that Hugh Hurlbut, Personnel Officer and Annette D. Barber, Deputy Personnel Officer be and hereby are authorized to attend the New York State Public Employer Labor Relations Association annual conference in Saratoga Springs, New York, July 23 through July 26, 2000, and that they be reimbursed for their expenses in conjunction therewith, subject to audit by the County Auditor, in an amount not to exceed $1,384.
Mr. Dwyer withdrew Agenda No. 37 (Authorize Travel, Data Processing).
On the motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDee, Mr. Plew, Mr. Wern and Mr. Law voting nay and Mr. Forbes recorded excused,
RESOLUTION NO. 244-00
CREATE/FILL POSITION
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(PLANNING ASSISTANT)
WHEREAS, the Personnel/Civil Service Office has classified a new position of Planning Assistant, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Planning, Environmental, Agricultural, and Finance and Administration Committees recommend that one position of Planning Assistant, Grade 8, $20,692 - $23,133 be and hereby is created with approval to fill effective 4/12/2000, 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 Plan.
On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 245-00
EXTEND AGREEMENT
SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT
(RECYCLED NEWSPAPER)
WHEREAS, the Department of Solid Waste has a contract with K.T.I. Recycling, Inc., 101 7th Street, Passaic, NJ 07055, which expires on 5/11/2000, AND
WHEREAS, the Department of Solid Waste has limited dry storage for it’s recycled products, AND
WHEREAS, the Department of Solid Waste has negotiated a contract with K.T.I. Recycling, Inc. 101 7th Street, NJ 07055 to purchase the material based on the Official Board Markets (OBM), AND
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Committee has approved the contract at their April 12, 2000 meeting, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement, after approval by the County Attorney, with K.T.I. Recycling, Inc., AND, BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the revenue received by the Department of Solid Waste will be deposited in accordance with the County Policy with the County Treasurer.
At 8:26 p.m. Mr. Dwyer made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss contractual matters, was seconded by Mr. Boise and all members voted aye. On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Executive Session ended at 8:33 p.m.
On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye,
RESOLUTION NO. 221-00
AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AND IMPLEMENTATION
NURSES UNION
HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the Finance and Administration Committee of this Legislature has concluded negotiations with the Cortland County Nurses Unit of NYSNA regarding the terms and conditions of employment effective January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2002, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the County the aforesaid agreement with the Cortland County Nurses Unit of NYSNA, contingent upon ratification by the membership.
On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, session was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.