The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded as present. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Boise and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Law and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Errors & Omissions Report (Real Property Tax Services) was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Bid Report for Miscellaneous Groceries & Frozen Foods (Area Agency on Aging/Nutrition) was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Meiczinger, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, the Dog License Report (County Financial Officer) was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, the 1999 Occupancy Tax Report (Budget Officer) was ordered received and filed. Mr. Teeter reminded everyone that we should say thank you to Mr. George Poole and the late Mr. James O’Mara for the money that is generated through the occupancy tax. Mr. Boise asked why only one bed and breakfast was listed on the report? Mr. Fumarola said the law stipulates that a bed and breakfast with three or fewer rooms is not subject to the occupancy tax.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, the letter from Frances A. Pizzola, Executive Director of Access To Independence of Cortland County, was ordered received and filed.

Linda Hartsock, Executive Director of the Business Development Association/Industrial Development Association, spoke about the airport development project. She said it has been a welcomed and accepted idea. There has been constant planning since last August when the County received the grant and approval of the initial plan. The committee felt the plans as submitted were not consistent with the community and neighborhood. The committee was looking for a small, sophisticated signature development or high-end educational facility that reflected smart growth.

Mrs. Hartsock emphasized the community efforts that had gone into the airport development project and invited anyone who was interested to come forth and assist with the plans.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 04-00

APPOINT MEMBERS

VARIOUS BOARDS

RESOLVED, that the following appointments be made to said boards for a term as indicated:

AGRICULTURAL & FARMLAND PROTECTION BOARD

Daniel Dineen

Planning Department

60 Central Ave, NY 13045 - 2 year term to expire 12/15/01

Tina Whiteman (Farm Service Agency)

100 Grange Place

Cortland, NY 13045 - remainder of Sally TenEyk's 4 year term to expire 12/31/01

CAPCO BOARD

Marian Meiczinger (Legislator)

774 McLean Road

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

COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

Marian Meiczinger (Legislator)

774 McLean Road

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

Sandra Price (Legislator)

1189 Church Street

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

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Frederick Forbes, Sr. (Legislator)

5041 Forbes Road

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

Leo "Joe" Dwyer (Legislator)

3694 Route 13-Box 291

Truxton, NY 13158 - 2 year term to expire 12/31/01

EMERGENCY 911 OPERATIONAL REVIEW BOARD

Patrick O'Mara (Chair-Judiciary & Public Safety Committee)

199 Clinton Street

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

David Wern (Judiciary & Public Safety Committee Member)

181/2 N. Fulton Street

Homer, NY 13077 - 2 year term to expire 12/31/01

Everett "Skip" Boise (Judiciary & Public Safety Committee Member)

24 Maple Avenue

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

Ronald VanDee (Judiciary & Public Safety Committee Member)

7 Taylor Street

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

Gary Thomas (Judiciary & Public Safety Committee Member)

3692 Fairview Drive

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

Leo "Joe" Dwyer (Judiciary & Public Safety Committee Member)

3694 Route 13-Box 291

Truxton, NY 13158 - 2 year term to expire 12/31/01

Theodore Law (Judiciary & Public Safety Committee Member)

5020 Telephone Road

E. Freetown, NY 13040 - 2 year term to expire 12/31/01

Brenda DeRusso (Fire/EMO Representative)

Fire/EMO-Public Safety Building

54 Greenbush Street

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

James Nichols (Police Advisory Board Representative)

City Police Chief

21 Court Street

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

Dave Butler (TLC, Inc. Representative)

TLC, Inc.

Syracuse, NY - 2 year term to expire 12/31/01

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD

Marilyn Brown (Legislator)

41 E. Court Street

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

DIRECTOR OF FINGER LAKES LIBRARY

W. Stephen Harrington (Chairman of Legislature)

5 Melvin Avenue

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 05-00

APPOINT CONDITIONAL RELEASE COMMISSIONER

WHEREAS, Peg Steurzebecker (Stewart) has resigned as a Conditional Release Commissioner, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that John R. Musci, 49 Charles St., Cortland, NY 13045 be and hereby is appointed for the remainder of Mrs. Steurzebecker's (Stewart) term to expire 11/9/00.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 06-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

TOWN OF SCOTT

(REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES)

WHEREAS, RPTL 1537(4) authorizes municipalities which have adopted a resolution subject to permissive referendum for a single appointed assessor to enter into an agreement with counties for services, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Scott has duly adopted a resolution subject to permissive referendum authorizing such agreement in accordance with RPTL 1537(4) and,

WHEREAS, the County Real Property Tax Service Office employs staff certified to serve as the sole appointed assessor for towns and,

WHEREAS, the Town of Scott has requested that the County enter into a municipal agreement pursuant to General Municipal Law Article 5-G to provide for an employee of the County Real Property Tax Service Office to provide assessment services to the Town, and the County is willing to provide such service by designating an employee of the County Real Property Tax Services Office to act as the Town of Scott's sole assessor for the years 2000 and 2001, 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 execute an agreement between the County of Cortland and the Town of Scott according to the provisions of RPTL (4) which shall include the following provisions:

TERM: January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001

PAYMENT: January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001 ($5,300/per year)

SCOPE: Full assessment administration services

The County agrees to be solely responsible for payment of all expenses, costs and charges incurred by the County in the performance of this agreement on behalf of the Town, including but not limited to charges for mileage, telephone, photocopying, postage, and other similar charges.

The Town shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorney's fees and professional appraisal costs, arising out of the assessing services provided by the County under this agreement including small claims, Article 7 proceedings or Article 78 proceedings or any other litigation concerning this function of the County.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 07-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

TOWN OF PREBLE

(REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES)

WHEREAS, RPTL 1537(4) authorizes municipalities which have adopted a resolution subject to permissive referendum for a single appointed assessor to enter into an agreement with counties for services, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Preble has duly adopted a resolution subject to permissive referendum authorizing such agreement in accordance with RPTL 1537(4) and,

WHEREAS, the County Real Property Tax Service Office employs staff certified to serve as the sole appointed assessor for towns and,

WHEREAS, the Town of Preble has requested that the County enter into a municipal agreement pursuant to General Municipal Law Article 5-G to provide for an employee of the County Real Property Tax Service Office to provide assessment services to the Town, and the County is willing to provide such service by designating an employee of the County Real Property Tax Services Office to act as the Town of Preble's sole assessor for the years 2000 and 2001, 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 execute an agreement between the County of Cortland and the Town of Preble according to the provisions of RPTL (4) which shall include the following provisions:

TERM: January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001

PAYMENT: January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001 ($6,000/per year)

SCOPE: Full assessment administration services

The County agrees to be solely responsible for payment of all expenses, costs and charges incurred by the County in the performance of this agreement on behalf of the Town, including but not limited to charges for mileage, telephone, photocopying, postage, and other similar charges.

The Town shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorney's fees and professional appraisal costs, arising out of the assessing services provided by the County under this agreement including small claims, Article 7 proceedings or Article 78 proceedings or any other litigation concerning this function of the County.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 08-00

CORRECT TAX WARRANTS, ROLLS & BILLS

REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES

(JOSEPH & KIMBERLY MARTURANO III)

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

200. Joseph & Kimberly Marturano III

200. Joseph & Kimberly Marturano III

Taylor January 11, 2000

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

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 Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 09-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

CORTLAND COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be and hereby is authorized and directed, on behalf of the County of Cortland, to enter into an agreement, upon approval of the County Attorney, for 2000 with the Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau for the sum of $96,200. in accordance with the terms of said contract, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to pay said Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau the sum of $96,200. from Account A64435-5482 in accordance with the terms of said contract, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 224 of the County Law, said Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau shall render to the County Legislature, no later than thirty days following the beginning of the succeeding year, a verified amount of said disbursements with verified or certified figures therefore attached, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that in the event the occupancy tax is not sufficient to fund this contract, the County shall terminate its agreement with the Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and any funds not used by the Bureau shall be refunded to the County, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature shall appoint a representative from the Cortland County Legislature to serve on the Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau Committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 10-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS

COUNTY LEGISLATURE

(REPERTORY THEATRE, 1890 HOUSE MUSEUM, FEDERATION OF SPORTSMEN'S CLUB, HISTORICAL SOCIETY, FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION, INC., AND FINGER LAKES LIBRARY SYSTEM)

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be and hereby is authorized and directed, on behalf of the County of Cortland, to enter into an agreement, upon approval of the County Attorney, with the following agencies for the year 2000, whereby in consideration of the sum listed below for the purpose listed:

Repertory Theatre $6,500. to conduct a performing arts center for

Account A75405-5482 citizens of Cortland County

1890 House Museum $7,000. Museum, arts, crafts & performing arts

Account A75215-5482 center for citizens of Cortland County

Federation of Sportsmen $4,000. to conduct County-wide programs for the

Account A87205-5482 propagation of conservation education

Historical Society $21,500. to collect and preserve old historical

Account A75205-5482 records of Cortland County

Finger Lakes Association $6,500. to conduct a program to publicize the

Account A64105-5482 advantages of Cortland County and the Finger Lakes Region

Finger Lakes Library $1,500. to provide library services to the home-

Account A64125-5482 bound of the Region and County

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to pay the agencies listed above the sums listed above in accordance with the terms of said agreements, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 224 of the County Law, said agencies shall render to the County Legislature a certified account of disbursements and verified or certified figures therefore attached, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that any unused amounts of said sums shall be refunded to the County of Cortland.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 11-00

AUTHORIZE PAYMENTS

TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

(OPERATING BUDGET 1999-2000)

WHEREAS, this Legislature has heretofore and by resolution approved the 1999-2000 Operating Budget for Tompkins Cortland Community College and appropriated the necessary funds to pay the Cortland County proportionate share of the Operating Budget of said College, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law of the State of New York, and within the authorization provided by this Legislature, to pay the duly bonded Treasurer of Tompkins Cortland Community College, the Cortland County proportionate share of the Operating Budget of said College for the fiscal year 1999-2000 on the following dates in the following manner:

February 1, 2000 $ 318,547.

April 1, 2000 318,547.

June 1, 2000 318,547.

August 1, 2000 318,547.

TOTAL: $1,274,188.

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature be and hereby is directed to send certified copies of this resolution to the President and Treasurer of the Tompkins Cortland Community College, the Clerk of the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County, and the Cortland County Treasurer.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 12-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

(CLEANER II)

WHEREAS, the position of Cleaner II in the Buildings and Grounds Department will become vacant due to voluntary demotion, AND

WHEREAS, the Buildings and 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 Cleaner II, Grade 6, $19,479 - $21,725, non-competitive class, in the Buildings and Grounds Department on or after 1/26/2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 13-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

ACCOUNT CLERK/TYPIST

WHEREAS, the position of Account Clerk/Typist in the Mental Health Clinic Department 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 filling of Account Clerk/Typist, Grade 5, $18,912 - $21,067, competitive class, in the Mental Health Clinic on or after vacancy.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 14-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(SENTRY ALARMS)

WHEREAS, there is a need to maintain the current panic button alarm system from Sentry Alarms at the Mental Health Department at 7 Clayton Avenue, Cortland, NY, 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 enter into an agreement with Sentry Alarms for 1/1-12/31/00 in the amount of $395.00.

Mrs. Contento suggested that in the future, Mental Health should consult with the Buildings & Grounds Committee and then they could ask for a dual service agreement.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 15-00

AMEND BUDGET/AMEND AGREEMENT

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES & HORIZON HOUSE)

WHEREAS, the NYS Office of Mental Health has approved $15,456.00 of additional state aid in 2000 for Family Counseling Services and Horizon House, 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 amend the agreement (originally authorized by Agenda #620-99 with Family Counseling Services) in the amount of $10,858.00, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that Appropriation Account A65305 54820 be increased by $10,858.00 (Family Counseling Services) and Appropriation Account A43205 52015 be increased by $4,598.00 (Horizon House) and Revenue Account A431042 43490 be increased by $15,456.00, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 16-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(RUTGERS UNIVERSITY)

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature, upon review by the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized to execute an Affiliation Agreement with the School of Social Work at Rutgers University for the year 2000 for student internship services provided at Cortland County Mental Health Services.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 17-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

DEPUTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR

WHEREAS, the position of Deputy Public Health Director in the Health Department 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 Deputy Public Health Director, Grade C, at a salary above the midpoint of $47,136 competitive class, Management Compensation Plan in the Health Department on or after January 1, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Public Health Director be given permission to backfill any subsequent vacancy that may be caused by promotion to this position, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Health Department be given permission to backfill any resulting vacancies that may occur due to promotion.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 18-00

AMEND BUDGET/ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACOBUS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health has one time funds available in the amount of $25,000 for capital improvements to the Education and Administrative offices of the Jacobus Center for Reproductive Health, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Expenditure account A40355.54080 (Capital Projects Grant) be created in the amount of $25,000 and Revenue Account A403543.43436 (Capital Project Grant) be created in the amount of $25,000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that after review by the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enter into this agreement with the New York State Dept. of Health and 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. Boise and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 19-00

APPOINT DIRECTOR

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACOBUS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

(E. LAMBERT)

WHEREAS, the Public Health Director has been given permission to fill the Director of Jacobus Center for Reproductive Health through Resolution #497/99, AND

WHEREAS, the Public Health Director, the Health Committee and the Finance and Administration recommend that Elaine Lambert be appointed to the vacant position of Director of the Jacobus Center for Reproductive Health, competitive class, at a salary of $43,500 (above midpoint of Grade D of the Management Compensation Plan) on or after January 26, 2000, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Elaine Lambert to the Director of the Jacobus Center for Reproductive Health position at a salary of $43,500 annually, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the incumbent in the above-mentioned position in biweekly installments in accordance with the Management Compensation Plan.

Agenda No. 23 was moved to the end of the agenda to allow time for an amended version to be prepared.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 20-99

CREATE/ FILL POSITION/AMEND MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Health Committee and the Finance & Administration Committee has approved the creation of a new position of Director of Environmental Health, AND

WHEREAS, the Personnel/Civil Service Office has classified a new position of Director of Environmental Health, competitive class, in the Health Department – Environmental Health Unit, AND

WHEREAS, the Personnel/Civil Service Office recommends that the position be added to the Management Compensation Plan upon creation, AND

WHEREAS, the Management Compensation Plan Committee has placed the position in the Management Compensation Plan Grade D, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that one position of Director of Environmental Health, competitive class, be created and added to the Management Compensation Plan Grade D, with approval to fill said position, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Management Compensation Plan be amended to include the Director of Environmental Health as indicated above, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that when the position is filled the Cortland County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the employee in the position in biweekly installments in accordance with the Management Compensation Plan.

The resolution was again amended. Mrs. Contento offered a friendly amendment to eliminate the second "Resolved" (RESOLVED, that the Public Health Director be given permission to backfill any subsequent vacancies that may occur due to promotion.), was seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye.

Mrs. Richards withdrew Agenda No. 24.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 21-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING UNIT

KEYBOARD SPECIALIST (PART-TIME)

WHEREAS, the position of keyboard specialist (part-time) in the Health Department – Nursing Unit 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 keyboard specialist (part-time), competitive, $10.10/hr., in the Health Department – Nursing Unit, on or after vacancy.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 22-00

APPOINT DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION

(K. HENRY)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Legislature has approved the creation and filling of the Deputy Public Health Director and in so doing gave further permission to backfill any subsequent vacancy that may have been caused by promotion, AND

WHEREAS, the Public Health Director, the Health Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend the appointment of Karen Henry to the Director of Patient Services position in the Health Department - Nursing Division, at a salary of $43,000 (above midpoint), Grade D of the Management Compensation Plan, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Karen Henry to the Director of Patient Services position in the Health Department - Nursing Division, at a salary of $43,000 (above midpoint) Grade D of the Management Compensation Plan, on or after January 26, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the incumbent in the above-mentioned position in biweekly installments in accordance with the Management Compensation Plan.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Law, Mr. Plew and Mrs. Contento voting nay,

RESOLUTION NO. 23-00

CREATE/ FILL POSITION

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT

WHEREAS, the Personnel/Civil Service Office has classified a new position of Medical Services Clerk in the Health Department – Children with Special Needs Unit, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, one position of Medical Services Clerk, (Gr. 7, $20,068-22,409) be and hereby is created with approval to fill on or after 1/26/2000, 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.

Mrs. Contento asked if the money was in the department budget and was told that it was.

Mrs. Richards withdrew Agenda No. 28.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 24-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/HOSPICE

(PATIENT SERVICES)

WHEREAS, the Hospice contracts for radiology and hospital services, and with managed care entities and other insurers for reimbursement of hospice services, AND

WHEREAS, the Hospice must provide such services in accordance with State regulations, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature and the Hospice Administrators, upon review by the County Attorney be and hereby are authorized to execute agreement for provision of such services, contingent upon approval of the 2000 County Budget.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 25-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

(CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL TOBACCO USE PREVENTION)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Dept. is the lead agency for the Centers for Disease Control Tobacco Use Prevention Grant consisting of a coalition of Cortland, Tompkins, Cayuga and Madison Counties, AND

WHEREAS, Cortland County will be reimbursing these other counties for their services in accordance with the grant contract, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that after review by the County Attorney the Cortland County Health Department execute agreements with Tompkins, Cayuga and Madison Counties.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 26-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

(CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL TOBACCO USE PREVENTION)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Dept. has been selected to receive an award in the amount of $32,114 for the period 9/30/99 through 5/31/00 to establish the Health Living partnership of Tompkins, Cortland, Cayuga and Madison Counties to promote cessation of smoking among adults and youth and to prevent initiation of tobacco use among youth, AND

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

RESOLVED, that $1,650 be transferred from expenditure account A4026.54080 (CDC Tobacco Grant) to establish expenditure account A40265.52020 (Grant Equipment) to pay for a portion of the purchase of a lap top computer, AND, BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enters into this agreement and accept these grant funds.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 27-00

AMEND BUDGET/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

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 $25,000 for the Cortland County Health Dept. to be the lead agency in a four county coalition whose goal is to develop an educational kit to include information on all aspects of diabetes self-management for distribution through health care providers, pharmacies, senior centers, clinics and public health nursing visits in the four county region, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that expenditure account A40435-54080 be increased by $23,500, expenditure account A40435.42020 be created in the amount of $1,500 to pay for a portion of the purchase of a lap top computer and revenue account A401343-43439 be increased by $25,000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enters into this agreement with the NYS Dept. of Health for the period 1/1/00 through 3/31/00, 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 Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 28-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

(COMMUNITY COALITION FOR DIABETIC PREVENTION PROJECT)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Dept. is the lead agency for the Community Coalition for Diabetic Prevention Project consisting of the counties of Cortland, Tompkins, Cayuga and Madison, AND

WHEREAS, Cortland County will be reimbursing these other counties for their services in accordance with the grant contract, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that after review by the County Attorney the Cortland County Health Department executes agreements with Tompkins, Cayuga and Madison Counties.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 29-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL OUT OF STATE

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(MARY JANE UTTECH)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department is a BETA test site for Beyond Now Technologies, Inc. software program for billing and clinical documentation for the Certified Home Health Agency, AND

WHEREAS, Mary Jane Uttech has been requested to attend a meeting in Kansas City, Kansas, on February 23rd and 24th of 2000 for clinical representatives of all BETA site users to give input into product development, AND

WHEREAS, there will be no cost to Cortland County for travel to this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Mary Jane Uttech, Director of Patient Services is hereby authorized to travel to Kansas City, Kansas, on February 23rd and 24th of 2000 at no cost to Cortland County.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 30-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL OUT OF STATE

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(ARLEEN COLASANTO)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department is a BETA test site for Beyond Now Technologies, Inc. software program for billing and clinical documentation for the Certified Home Health Agency, AND

WHEREAS, Arleen Colasanto has been requested to attend a meeting in Kansas City, Kansas, on February 9^th and 10^th of 2000 for financial representatives of all BETA site users to give input into product development, AND

WHEREAS, there will be no cost to Cortland County for travel to this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Arleen Colasanto, Director of Administrative Services, Nursing, is hereby authorized to travel to Kansas City, Kansas, on February 9^th and 10^th of 2000 at no cost to Cortland County.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 31-00

AUTHORIZE TUITION

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION

(CRYSTAL CLOUGH)

WHEREAS, Crystal Clough, Registered Professional Nurse, has requested permission to attend classes at an educational institution and has received the necessary approval from the Department Head, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that said employee be and hereby is authorized to attend SUNY Health Science Center for the courses Health Care Policy and Politics and Psychosocial Nursing, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to reimburse Crystal Clough $1100. for cost of tuition and textbooks upon her successful completion of said courses.

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

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