Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m. and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded present, except Mr. Forbes recorded as absent. 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.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Errors & Omissions Report (James & Alice Clough) from Real Property Tax Services was ordered received and filed.

Chairman Harrington withdrew Agenda No. 02, 03 & 04 (Resolution Urging the Increase of Salary for Members of the Capital District Regional Off-Track Betting Board of Directors [Rensselaer County Legislature], Resolution Supporting the Proposed Revision to Rule 12 of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation’s Tariff Filing [Rensselaer County Legislature] & Establish Policy Regarding Reappointment of Appointed Officials [Board of Supervisors, Seneca County]). He explained he wanted an opportunity to review the procedure of automatically putting all correspondence on the agenda to be received and file.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 95-00

APPOINT MEMBER

ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION ADVISORY BOARD

(L. PRICE)

WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapters 907 and 908 Laws of 1984, the Cortland County Sheriff is required to be on the Alternatives to Incarceration Advisory Board, AND

WHEREAS, Lee Price was elected Cortland County Sheriff and took office on January 1, 2000 AND

WHEREAS, Lee Price, Virgil, NY 13045, has consented to participate in the Advisory Board proceedings, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Lee Price is added to the membership of the Alternatives to Incarceration Advisory Board.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 96-00

APPOINT MEMBERS

SOUTHERN TIER EAST REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD

RESOLVED, that the following persons be and hereby are appointed to the Southern Tier East Regional Planning & Development Board for terms as indicated:

Gary Thomas (County Elected)

3692 Fairview Drive Cortland, NY 13045 2 year term to expire 12/31/01

Everett "Skip" Boise (City Elected)

24 Maple Avenue

Cortland, NY 13045 2 year term to expire 12/31/01

Daniel Dineen (Interim Planning Director)

Planning Dept.

60 Central Avenue

Cortland, NY 13045 1 year term to expire 12/31/00

Chairman Harrington thanked Mrs. Contento for her years of dedicated service to STERPDB. Mr. Teeter questioned why she was not re-appointed and Chairman Harrington said he would answer the question in private.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 97-00

CORRECT TAX WARRANTS, ROLLS & BILLS

REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES

(JAMES & ALICE CLOUGH)

WHEREAS, the Director of Real Property Tax Services petitioned this Legislature for the purpose of correcting certain errors on the following, made in the 2000 tax roll and payable in 2000:

TAX MAP # ASSESSED TO

5. JAMES & ALICE CLOUGH

SOLON FEBRUARY 4^TH, 2000

RESOLVED, that the tax roll, warrants and tax bills of the aforementioned town be corrected as regulated in said applications and that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to make such charge backs, withholding, refunds, payments, and denials and to make sure corrections and changes in his books and records as may be necessary by reason of the relief sought in said application.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 98-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES

TAX MAP TECHNICIAN

WHEREAS, the position of Tax Map Technician in Real Property Tax Services has become vacant due to a resignation, AND

WHEREAS, the Finance and Administration Committee recommends that the position be filled, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Tax Map Technician, Grade 10, $22,036-24,688, competitive class, in Real Property Tax Services on or after February 24, 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 99-00

REJECT BIDS

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

(BOOKING ROOM MODIFICATIONS)

WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Committee has reviewed all the bids received for the Booking Room Modifications to be completed at the Cortland County Jail, AND,

WHEREAS, the Committee wishes to reject all bids, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,

RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the Chairman of the Legislature to reject all bids for the Booking Room Modifications at the Cortland County Jail.

Mrs. Price asked why the bids were rejected. Mrs. Contento said it was something to be discussed in executive session. Mrs. Price said it was not necessary to go into executive session at this time.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 100-00

CREATE/APPROVAL TO FILL

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

CLEANER - TEMPORARY

WHEREAS, the position of Cleaner in the Buildings and Grounds Department will become vacant due to leave of absence/retirement, AND

WHEREAS, the Buildings & Grounds 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 a temporary Cleaner, Grade 4: $18,375-20,445, labor class, on or after February 24, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the temporary appointment become permanent upon the full-time Cleaner’s pending retirement.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 101-00

AMEND BUDGET/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION

(SEVEN VALLEYS HEALTH COALITION GRANT)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department has been awarded $2,200 by the Seven Valleys Health Coalition to Support our Health Beginnings Immunization Program which provides education and timely reminders regarding the childhood immunization and lead screening schedule to new parents, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that expenditure account A40115-54080 be increased by $2,200, and revenue account A401343-43437 be increased by $2,200, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enters into this agreement with the Seven Valleys Health Coalition for the period 1/1/00 through 9/3/00, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to amend his books and records in accordance with this resolution.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 102-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

(EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM, CHILD FIND PROGRAM AND CHILDREN

WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS GRANT)

WHEREAS, continued funding from the NYS Dept. of Health is available in the amount of $58,703 for these programs for children with special health care needs, for the contract period October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000, AND

WHEREAS, this amount has already been budgeted for in the 2000 budget, AND

WHEREAS, part of this money is to be used to purchase a copier to be shared by the three programs, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that $2,660 be transferred from A40575.52020 to A40595.52010 and $3,960 be transferred from A40595.54055 to A40595.52010, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon review by the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enters into this agreement with the State of New York, 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. Dafoe and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 103-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

CENTRAL NY REGIONAL IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION SYSTEM

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department desires to continue to promote the use of the centralized immunization registry for the children receiving immunizations in the County, AND

WHEREAS, Onondaga County Health Department is again administering the Central NY Regional Immunization Information System Grant though the NYS Health Department for the period 11/1/99 – 10/31/00, AND

WHEREAS, Cortland County has been awarded $6,956 for expenses related to continuing to implement this registry, AND

WHEREAS, these monies are already in the 2000 budget and $800 of the amount is to purchase a laser printer, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that $800 be transferred from A40135.54080 (CNYRIIS) to A40135.52020 (Grant Equipment), AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Health Department, after review by the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized to execute an agreement with the Onondaga County Department of Health to continue our participation in the CNYRIIS Grant.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 104-00

AMEND BUDGET/ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

BREAST HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Dept. has been awarded an additional $15,000 by the New York State Health Dept. for the Breast Health Partnership Grant period 4/1/99 - 3/31/00, AND

WHEREAS, this grant provides outreach, community education and comprehensive breast cancer screening services to under-served women, AND,

WHEREAS, approval was granted to enter into the original grant and accept funds per resolution #248-99, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that expenditure account A14475.54080 (Breast Partnership Grant) be increased in the amount of $15,000 and revenue account A401343.43441 (Breast Partnership Grant) be increased in the amount of $15,000, AND, BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enters into this appendix to the original agreement with the State of New York to 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. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 105-00

AMEND BUDGET/ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DIVISION (BIRTH TO 5)

PRE-K, EARLY INTERVENTION, CHILD FIND

WHEREAS, The Cortland County Health Department, Children With Special Needs Division has been awarded a grant from the Seven Valleys Health Coalition in the amount of $3,000 for the period 10/01/99 – 9/30/2000, AND

WHEREAS, this grant will enable us to purchase a supply of parent guide books entitled "Caring For Your Baby and Young Child, Birth to Age 5". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Expenditure Account A40595.5480 (Outreach/Education) be increased by $3,000 and Revenue Account A4451 be increased by $3,000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enters into this agreement with the Seven Valleys Health Coalition, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Plew voting nay and Mr. Forbes recorded absent,

RESOLUTION NO. 106-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN

WHEREAS, the position of Senior Public Health Sanitarian in the Health Department – Environmental Division became vacant due to a promotion, AND

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

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Senior Public Health Sanitarian, Grade 21, $32,284-36,568, competitive class, in the Health Department – Environmental Division on or after February 24, 2000.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Plew voting nay and Mr. Forbes recorded absent,

RESOLUTION NO. 107-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DIVISION

SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

WHEREAS, the position of Supervising Public Health Nurse in the Health Department – Children with Special Needs Division became vacant due to a promotion, AND

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

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Supervising Public Health Nurse, NYSNA Contract, $17.72-19.51/hr, competitive class, in the Health Department – Children with Special Needs Division on or after February 24, 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 108-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORKER/STAFF SOCIAL WORKER

WHEREAS, the position of Certified Social Worker 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 CSW, Grade 20, $31,107 - $35,208, CSEA Salary Grade Plan in the Mental Health Department on or after February 28, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Mental Health be given further permission to backfill a Staff Social Worker position should that position become vacant due to promotion to the CSW position.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 109-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(HOME CARE FOR CORTLAND COUNTY, INC.)

WHEREAS, Cortland County has approved a Home Care Plan in accordance with the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program, to provide in-home services for elderly persons in need of such services, AND

WHEREAS, the New York State Office for the Aging has approved the program for Cortland County, AND

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging desires to extend its contract with Home Care for Cortland County, Inc. to provide Homemaker/Personal Care and Housekeeper/Chore services for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature and the Area Agency on Aging Director be and hereby are authorized and directed to extend this contract for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, after review and approval of said contract by the County Attorney, to provide home care services at the rate of $15.80 per hour for an amount not to exceed $89,541.00, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay Home Care for Cortland County, Inc. for provision of home care services in accordance with the terms of said agreement on a monthly basis after submission and audit of itemized documentation.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 110-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(LEGAL SERVICES)

WHEREAS, the Older Americans Act of 1981, as amended, continues to place a priority on legal services under Title IIIB, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute a contract in a form approved by the County Attorney, on behalf of the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging, with David C. Alexander, Attorney-at-Law, for Legal Services for the Elderly for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, at the hourly rate of $50.00, for a total not to exceed $10,000.00, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay David C. Alexander for provision of legal services in accordance with the terms of said agreement on a monthly basis after submission and audit of itemized documentation.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 111-00

RESCIND RESOLUTION #36-00 and

AUTHORIZE TUITION

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(KRISTEN MONROE)

WHEREAS, Resolution #36-00 dated 1/26/00 granted Kristen Monroe permission to attend Empire State College for the courses "Cultural Values and Social Institutions" and "Human Services Policy", AND

WHEREAS, it has been determined these courses were incorrectly listed, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Resolution #36-00 dated 1/26/00 be and hereby is rescinded, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that Kristen Monroe be and hereby is authorized to attend Empire State College for the course FINAL PROJECT – THESIS, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that this legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to reimburse Kristen Monroe $1,130.00 for cost of tuition and books for the above course upon her successful completion of said course.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 112-00

AMEND BUDGET/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Department of Social Services and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County have received approval to participate in the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program to help improve the nutritional status and quality of life for Cortland County residents during Federal Fiscal Year 2000, AND

WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County will provide any required local match, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Cortland County Department of Social Services, upon contract review by the County Attorney or his designee, be and hereby is authorized to execute necessary agreements with New York State and Cornell Cooperative Extension and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating $70,503 to A60105.54820 Social Services Administrative - Miscellaneous Contracts and increase estimated revenue in the amount of $70,503 to A605544.44610 Social Services Administrative- Federal Revenue 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. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 113-00

AMEND 2000 BUDGET

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, STOA, AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE)

WHEREAS, Cortland County has received grants from the New York State Department of Transportation under Federal Section 5311 for transit operating assistance, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that to continue this program for the period of January 1, 2000, through December 31, 2000, appropriations and revenue accounts shall be increased as follows:

APPROPRIATIONS

A802243.43314 Section 5311 STOA $276,760

A802242.42118 Section 5311 STOA Match $ 71,600

A802244.44589_ Section 5311 Operating Assistance $ 65,000

REVENUE

A80225.54081 Section 5311 STOA $276,760

A80225.54082 Section 5311 STOA Match $ 71,600

A80225.54084 Section 5311 Operating Assistance $ 65,000

AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 114-00

AMEND 2000 BUDGET

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(FEDERAL SECTION 5311 TRANSIT CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PROJECT)

WHEREAS, Cortland County has received a grant from the New York State Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation in the amount of $150,000.00 to purchase two (2) buses to be used by Cortland Transit for public transportation services to Cortland County, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that to continue this program during 2000, appropriations and revenue accounts shall be increased as follows:

APPROPRIATIONS

A80285.52021 Section 5311 96 Capital Project $150,000

REVENUE

A802842.42119 Section 5311 96 Capital Project $ 12,145

A802843.43322 Section 5311 96 Capital Project $ 40,699

A802844.44597 Section 5311 96 Capital Project $ 97,156

AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 115-00

AMEND 2000 BUDGET

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(FEDERAL SECTION 5311 TRANSIT CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PROJECT)

WHEREAS, Cortland County has received a grant from the New York State Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation in the amount of $338,272.00 to purchase two (2) buses to be used by Cortland Transit for public transportation services to Cortland County, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that to continue this program during 2000, appropriations and revenue accounts shall be increased as follows:

APPROPRIATIONS

A80295.52022 Section 5311 97 Capital Project $338,272

REVENUE

A802942.42110 Section 5311 97 Capital Project $ 30,858

A802943.43326 Section 5311 97 Capital Project $ 60,549

A802944.44598 Section 5311 97 Capital Project $246,865

AND BE IT FURTHER

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

Mr. Plew questioned the difference in the price of the buses purchased in the previous resolution and the ones purchased in this resolution. Ms. Jane Rogers, Commissioner of Social Services, said she was unsure, and would have to get back to him with the answer. Some of the legislators speculated the cost difference involved the size of the bus and handicapped accessibility.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 116-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

INVESTIGATOR (PT)

WHEREAS, the position of Investigator (PT) in the Public Defender’s Office will become vacant due to resignation, 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 Investigator (PT) (exempt, pending jurisdictional classification), $11,233/yr, Management Compensation Plan, in the Public Defender’s Office on or after vacancy.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 117-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

(S. HARRIS)

WHEREAS, a training seminar is being offered by the National Institute of Corrections, entitled Small Agency Field Training Officer Program Development, and

WHEREAS, the program will be held at the NIC offices located in Longmont, Colorado from March 27 thru March 31, 2000, and

WHEREAS, Stephen R. Harris, Captain and Jail Administrator for the Cortland County Jail has been selected to attend, and

WHEREAS, the only cost to Cortland County is cab fare to and from the airport, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Stephen R. Harris be and hereby is authorized to attend the Small Agency FTO/OJT Program Development course at a cost not to exceed $50.00.

Mr. Stoker asked for an explanation of the cab fare.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 118-00

AUTHORIZE EXEMPTION FROM TIPPING FEE

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DIVISION

WHEREAS, the Lime Hollow Nature Center is coordinating a clean-up in April, AND

WHEREAS, the Lime Hollow Nature Center has requested an exemption from the tipping fees at the Cortland County Landfill, AND

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Committee has approved the request for exemption at its January 26^th, 2000 committee meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Department of Solid Waste be and is hereby authorized to waive the tipping fee for the trash and garbage delivered to the Landfill as a result of the Lime Hollow Nature Center clean-up in April 2000 for 1 day.

Mrs. Meiczinger said she was glad to support the Lime Hollow Nature Center. Mr. Law was concerned this resolution would result in additional requests and Mr. Thomas thought it set bad precedent. Mrs. Contento asked if any county departments paid the tipping fee and was told yes.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 119-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE

SR. KEYBOARD SPECIALIST

WHEREAS, the position of Sr. Keyboard Specialist in the County Clerk Department will become vacant due to transfer, AND

WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee/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 - $21,725, competitive class, in the County Clerk Department on or after 12:01 AM February 28, 2000.

Mr. Dwyer withdrew Agenda No. 30 (Adopt Cortland County Department Head Evaluation Form).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Plew voting nay and Mr. Forbes recorded absent,

RESOLUTION NO. 120-00

CREATE/ FILL POSITION

COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Personnel/Civil Service Office has classified a new position of Paralegal in the County Attorney’s Office, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, one position of Paralegal (Gr. G, $19,250-26,078, competitive class, Management Compensation Plan) be and hereby is created with approval to fill on or after February 24, 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 Management Compensation Plan.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 121-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

COUNTY DEPARTMENTS

(DAVELLE OFFICE EQUIPMENT – TYPEWRITER AND OTHER

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)

WHEREAS, Davelle Office Equipment, P.O. Box 1101, Dryden, New York 13053 has agreed to provide the Cortland County Departments typewriter maintenance on designated typewriters and other electronic equipment for 2000 at a cost as follows:

IBM Typewriters $ 48.00 each

IBM Word Processors $ 72.00 each

SCM Typewriters & Word Processors $ 48.00 each

Brother Typewriters $ 60.00 each

Canon Typewriters $ 60.00 each

Xerox Typewriters $ 60.00 each

Printers (Quietwriter, Wheelwriter, Dot Matrix) $ 60.00 each

IBM PTS Model 1 $150.00 each

IBM PTS Model 4 $180.00 each

IBM Compatible PC’s $180.00 each

Plain Paper Fax Machines $ 60.00 each

Laser Printers $ 96.00 each

Shredders $ 60.00 each

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute the above maintenance contract with Davelle Office Equipment, P.O. Box 1101, Dryden, NY 13053 from February 1, 2000 thru January 31, 2001.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 122-00

ADOPT POLICIES

CORTLAND COUNTY ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY &

CORTLAND COUNTY SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

WHEREAS, it has been deemed necessary that the procedures and policies pertaining to Anti-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in Cortland County be clarified, updated and adopted, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Sexual Harassment Policy adopted by Cortland County Legislature Resolution #286, 1987 and any departmental policy be and hereby is rescinded, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the following policies entitled Cortland County Anti-Discrimination in Cortland County and Cortland County Sexual Harassment Policy be adopted by the Cortland County Legislature, to be effective immediately:

Cortland County does not discriminate in employment and activities which it operates on the basis of sex, race or handicap in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

If any person believes that Cortland County or any of the County's staff has failed to apply or has inadequately applied the principles or regulations of (1) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or (2) §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, that person may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the County's compliance officer (Personnel Officer or Public Health Director).

The complainant shall discuss the grievance informally with the compliance officer, who shall investigate the complaint and respond in writing to the complainant.

The complainant may thereafter initiate formal procedures according to the following steps:

Step A:

A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the compliance officer within seven days of receipt of the response to the grievance. The compliance officer shall further investigate the matters contained in the grievance and shall reply in writing to the complainant within seven days.

Step B:

If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the compliance officer, the complainant may submit a signed statement of appeal to the County Attorney within seven days after receipt of the compliance officer's response. The County Attorney shall meet with the complainant and any representative and make such other inquiries that the County Attorney deems appropriate. Thereafter, the County Attorney shall set forth a conclusion and respond in writing to the complainant within 14 days.

Step C:

If the complainant is not satisfied with the conclusion of the County Attorney, the complainant may appeal through a signed, written statement to the County Legislature within seven days of receipt of the County Attorney's response in Step B. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the County Legislature shall meet with the complainant and any representative within 30 days of receipt of such an appeal. The County Legislature's written disposition of the appeal shall be sent to the complainant within ten days of this meeting.

Step D:

If the grievance has not been satisfactorily settled at Step C, further appeal may be made to the EEOC. (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a Federal agency overseeing compliance with Civil Rights Act of 196A.)

The compliance officers, on request, will provide a copy of the County's grievance procedure to any employee of the County.

A copy of each of the Acts and Regulations upon which this notice is based will be made available upon written request directed to the County's compliance officers.

When used in this policy, days shall mean workdays. The word "person" and "complainant" shall include an employee of the County.

The County shall promulgate this policy and sexual harassment policy as follows:

A copy of this policy and the sexual harassment policy shall be distributed with the first paycheck of each employee every year. In relation to an employee hired during the year, these policies shall be distributed at orientation and signed for.

These policies shall be provided annually to the president of each bargaining unit.

It is the policy of Cortland County that all employees have a right to work in an environment free of discrimination, which encompasses freedom from sexual harassment. The County strongly disapproves of sexual harassment of its employees in any form and states that all employees at all levels of the County must avoid offensive or inappropriate sexual or sexually harassing behavior at work on County property, County functions, and will be held responsible for ensuring that such workplace is free from sexual harassment. Specifically, the County prohibits the following:

Unwelcome sexual advances,

Requests for sexual favors, whether or not accompanied by promises or threats with regard to the employment relationship,

Other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature made to any employee that may threaten or insinuate either explicitly or implicitly that any person's submission to or rejection of sexual advances will in any way influence any decision regarding that person's employment, evaluation, wages, advancement, assigned duties, shifts, or any other condition of employment or career development,

Any verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with a person's ability to perform the individual's duties,

Any verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.

Such conduct may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal upon instruction

Other sexually harassing conduct in the workplace, whether physical or verbal, committed by supervisors or non-supervisory personnel is also prohibited. This behavior includes but is not limited to, commentary about an individual's body, sexually degrading words to describe an individual, offensive comments, off-color language or jokes, innuendoes, and sexually suggestive objects, books, magazines, photographs, cartoons or pictures.

The employee is encouraged to report incidences of sexual harassment. Any employee who is a victim or witnesses acts of sexual harassment should report it to a supervisor or manager. In addition the victim or witness may report it to the compliance officer (Personnel Officer or Public Health Director). Employees who have complaints of sexual harassment by anyone in the County environment, including any supervisors, co-employees, visitors or clients are urged to report such conduct to a compliance officer (Personnel Officer of Public Health Director) so that the County may investigate and resolve the problem. If the complaint involves a compliance officer, or if the person for any reason is uncomfortable in dealing with a compliance officer, the employee may go to the County Attorney to handle the complaint.

The County will investigate all complaints as expeditiously and as professionally as possible. Where investigations confirm the allegations, appropriate corrective action will be taken.

The County will endeavor to maintain the information provided to it in the complaint and investigation process as confidentially as possible, consistent with the laws of the State and, if applicable, the collective negotiations agreement.

There will be no retaliation against employees for reporting sexual harassment or assisting the County in the investigation of a complaint. However, if after investigating any complaint of harassment or unlawful discrimination, the County learns that the complaint is not in good faith or that an employee has provided false information regarding the complaint, disciplinary action will be taken against the individual who provided the false information.

The procedure to investigate any complaint shall be consistent with the Anti-Discrimination Policy (Resolution #122-00, February 23, 2000)

Adopted by the Cortland County Legislature on February 23, 2000.

Mr. Hugh Hurlbut, Director of Personnel/Civil Service, explained the process that had been followed in establishing the policy. He said it was a combination of information from McNeil & Co., Coregis and comments from department heads. Chairman Harrington suggested they go back to McNeil & Co to verify compliance. Mr. Stoker commented that it seemed complicated and wondered if it was okay to say ‘good morning.’ Mr. Hurlbut said there would be training for supervisors and others who were interested.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Boise and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 1 was introduced. On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Stoker and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 123-00

APPOINT MEMBERS

SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD

(P. O’MARA, F. FORBES, SR., E. WRIGHT)

WHEREAS, the terms of Eugene Wright, Patrick O’Mara and Frederick Forges, Sr. have expired on the Soil & Water Conservation District Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are re-appointed to the Soil & Water Conservation District Board for terms as indicated:

Eugene Wright (Grange Representative)

515 Brake Hill Rd., RD#3

Homer, NY 13077

Patrick O’Mara (Legislator)

199 Clinton Ave.

Cortland, NY 13045

Frederick Forbes, Sr. (Legislator)

5041 Forbes Rd.

Cortland, NY 13045

Chairman Harrington asked if there were any additional comments or announcements. Mrs. Contento reminded everyone that on December 7^th, the budget had been amended to retain the mailroom and necessary staff. She said the majority had voted in favor of it. On January 1, 2000 the mail room staff was instructed not to make any purchases other than copy paper. As of February 1, 2000 they were still not making purchases. Mrs. Contento said she did not understand how a majority vote could be ignored and why was the process still continuing? Mr. Harrington said amending the budget was okay, but reminded her that the money did not have to be spent. Mrs. Price said the procedure could be reviewed at any time. Mr. Plew asked if the mailroom issue would keep coming up? Mrs. Price said that it would continue to be discussed at future Buildings & Grounds and Personnel Committee meetings until a decision was made and then it was important to move on.

Mrs. Meiczinger told the legislators of her experience with renewing her vehicle registration and stressed the importance of crossing out the bar code to ensure delivery in Cortland and keep the money in the county.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 10:42 a.m.

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