Chairman Harrington opened the public hearing at 10:00 a.m. The Clerk read the legal notice for the public hearing to consider the Operating Budget of Tompkins Cortland Community College for the fiscal year September 1^st, 2000 to August 31^st, 2001.

The Chairman asked three times if anyone was present to speak in favor of the proposed Operating Budget for Tompkins Cortland Community College. No one spoke in favor of the proposed Operating Budget. The Chairman asked three times if anyone was present to speak against the proposed Operating Budget for Tompkins Cortland Community College. No one spoke against the proposed Operating Budget.

The Clerk read the legal notice for the public hearing to consider the Capital Budget of Tompkins Cortland Community College for the fiscal year September 1^st, 2000 to August 31^st, 2001. The Chairman asked three times if any one was present to speak in favor of the proposed Capital Budget for Tompkins Cortland Community College. No one spoke in favor of the proposed Capital Budget. The Chairman asked three times if any one was present to speak against the proposed Capital Budget. No one spoke against the proposed Capital Budget and the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 10:08 a.m.

Chairman Harrington called the Legislative Session 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. On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. O’Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Boise and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Bid Report (Miscellaneous Groceries and Frozen Foods) from the Area Agency on Aging was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Errors & Omissions Report (State of New York/SUNY Cortland) from Real Property Tax Services was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Errors & Omissions Report (State of New York/SUNY Cortland) from Real Property Tax Services was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Plew and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Bid Report (Two Cabs and Chassis, Two Snow Plows and One Front-End Loader) from the Highway Department was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Cornell, Mr. Forbes, Mrs. Meiczinger, Mr. Plew, Mr. Stoker and Mr. Wern voting nay,

RESOLUTION NO. 337-00

APPOINT MEMBERS

CORTLAND COUNTY PLANNING BOARD

RESOLVED, that the following persons be and hereby are appointed to the

Cortland County Planning Board for terms as indicated:

Fred Janke

41 Delaware Ave.

Cortland, NY 13045 4 year term to expire 06/30/04

Ann Hotchkin

671 McLean Rd.

Cortland, NY 13045 4 year term to expire 06/30/04

Mr. Cornell asked if there was a limit to the number of terms a member could serve? Mr. Harrington said there was not. Mrs. Meiczinger asked if it was policy to asked members to continue to serve another term and Mr. Harrington said he did not know the answer to that question.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 338-00

APPOINT MEMBER

CORTLAND COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

WHEREAS, Steve Morgan has resigned from the Cortland County Board of Health, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Dr. James Cocuzzi, College View Dr., Cortland, NY 13045, be appointed to the Cortland County Board of Health to fill the unexpired term of Steve Morgan, which ends 12/31/02.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 339-00

APPROVE MODIFICATIONS OF THE 1999-2000 OPERATING BUDGET

TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, Tompkins and Cortland Counties and State University of New York have previously approved the 1999-2000 Operating Budget for Tompkins Cortland Community College, AND

WHEREAS, revenues will exceed the original budget due to an increase in enrollment, and there is need to utilize such funds for operating purposes, AND

WHEREAS, the total revenue and total expenditures will be increased by $335,000 to a modified level of $16,265,000, AND

WHEREAS, the local sponsor share will not be affected by the modification, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature approves the attached 1999-2000 Modified Operating Budget for Tompkins Cortland Community College, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that this resolution shall become effective upon adoption of a concurrent resolution by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 340-00

ADOPT 2000-2001 TENTATIVE OPERATING BUDGET

TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Tompkins Cortland Community College has presented to this Legislature a Tentative Operating Budget for the college fiscal year September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, a public hearing on said budget has been held on July 12, 2000, pursuant to notice duly published, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that said Tentative Operating Budget in the amount of $17, 450,000 be and hereby is approved and adopted, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature include in the Cortland County Budget for the year 2001 an amount to be determined pursuant to a plan for said college adopted by Resolution No. 129 for the year 1966, as amended by Resolution No. 128 and 131 for the year 1971, as the share of Cortland County as sponsoring community contribution in the amount of $3,363,969 and the amount, when determined, be raised by taxes in the County of Cortland for the fiscal year 2001, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that this resolution shall become effective upon adoption of a concurrent resolution by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives.

President Carl Haynes, Tompkins Cortland Community College, was present to answer questions. Mr. O’Mara wanted to know what formula was used to project the numbers of enrolled students each semester. Dr. Haynes explained the three tracts/trends that went into calculating the projected numbers and the consequences of errors. Mr. Boise asked about the full time equivalent students. Dr. Haynes explained that thirty-credit hours equal full time equivalent and Tompkins Cortland Community College actually serves about eight thousand students. Mr. Thomas asked if there was flexibility to modify line items within the budget. Dr. Haynes explained that the departments did have a degree of flexibility in their budgets.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 341-00

ADOPT 2000-2001 CAPITAL BUDGET

TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Tompkins Cortland Community College has presented to this Legislature a Tentative Capital Budget for the college fiscal year September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, a public hearing on said budget has been held on July 12, 2000, pursuant to notice duly published, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that said Capital Budget in the amount of $140,000 of which the sponsoring community contribution is in the amount of $0, be and hereby is approved and adopted, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that this resolution shall become effective upon adoption of a concurrent resolution by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 342-00

CORRECT TAX WARRANTS, ROLLS & BILLS

REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES

(STATE OF NEW YORK/SUNY CORTLAND)

TAX MAP # ASSESSED TO

200. STATE OF NEW YORK/SUNY CORTLAND

TOWN DATED

CORTLANDVILLE 06/20/00

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, with holding, refunds, payments, and denials and to make corrections and changes in his books and records as may be necessary by reason of the relief sought in said application

Mrs. Meiczinger asked if all this came off the tax rolls and Mr. Harrington said it did.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 343-00

CORRECT TAX WARRANTS, ROLLS & BILLS

REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES

(STATE OF NEW YORK/SUNY CORTLAND)

TAX MAP # ASSESSED TO

1. STATE OF NEW YORK/SUNY CORTLAND

TOWN DATED

CORTLANDVILLE 06/09/00

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, with holding, refunds, payments, and denials and to make corrections and changes in his books and records as may be necessary by reason of the relief sought in said application

Mr. Law wondered what would happen if this resolution was voted down. Mr. Harrington said there were a number of unknowns in the transaction, but the bottom line was that New York State did not pay property tax. County Attorney Knickerbocker agreed.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 344-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

(CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM)

WHEREAS, State funds are available to continue the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and Cortland County has been awarded $40,000 for the period 4/1/00 through 3/31/01, AND

WHEREAS, these funds are in the 2000 budget and money is available through this grant to purchase an office chair, a desk organizer and a printer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that $500 be transferred from expenditure account A40445.54080 (Lead Grant) to expenditure account A40445.52005 (Lead Office Furniture) and $900 be transferred from expenditure account A40445.54080 (Lead Grant) to expenditure account A40445.52020 (Lead Office Equipment), AND, BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enter into this contract with the NYS Department of Health for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, 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.

Mr. Forbes asked how long this program had been going on? Mrs. Richards explained that since 1988 the grant was used for education and remedial work involving lead poisoning. Ms. Jackie Gailor, Public Health Director, explained the importance of early detection of lead poisoning and she added that NYS requires one and two year olds be tested for lead poisoning. She said the grant funds were used for follow-up. Mr. O’Mara asked if there had been a decrease in the number of lead poisoning cases and Ms. Gailor responded that since 1988, the reduction was in the severity of the cases, not the numbers.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 345-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

TOTAL CARE

WHEREAS, Total Care, a not for profit Prepaid Health Services Plan established in 1988 to provide Medicaid Managed Care in Onondaga County is interested in expanding its services into Cortland County, AND

WHEREAS, Cortland County Health Department is interested in working cooperatively with all Medicaid Managed Care plans serving the County of Cortland, AND

WHEREAS, Total Care is interested in contracting with the Cortland County Health Department for Certified Home Health Agency, Hospice, Family Planning, Early Intervention and Public Health Services, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the administrators of the Cortland County Health Department be hereby authorized to sign an agreement to provide the above-mentioned services after review and approval by the County Attorney.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 346-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(TOTAL CARE)

WHEREAS, there is a desire by the Cortland County Mental Health Clinic to participate with SCHC Total Care, Inc., a prepaid health services plan called "Total Care", located at 819 South Salina Street, Syracuse, New York, AND

WHEREAS, Total Care is a provider of Medicaid Managed Care and Child Health Plus, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature, upon review by the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized to enter into an agreement with Total Care effective July 13, 2000 and that the agreement shall remain in effect until Total Care and the Cortland County Mental Health Clinic terminate the agreement made by either party. AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that at such time, the Chairman of the Legislature, upon review by the County Attorney, be authorized to enter into the negotiated formal agreement with Total Care and the Cortland County Mental Health Clinic at no cost to the County.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 347-00

ABOLISH/CREATE POSITION

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

SR. ACCOUNT CLERK/TYPIST/PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT CLERK

WHEREAS, the needs of the agency will be better served by reclassifying one position of Sr. Account Clerk/Typist, AND

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has classified the new duties as appropriate to the title of Principal Account Clerk, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that one position of Sr. Account Clerk/Typist (Grade 7: $20,068-22,409, Salary Grade Plan, competitive class) be and hereby is abolished July 31, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that one position of Principal Account Clerk (Grade 12: $23,512-26,403, Salary Grade Plan, competitive class) be created with approval to fill effective July 31, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 348-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

CORTLAND COUNTY/RAILROAD-MAIN STREET GRADE CROSSING PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Main St./Page Green Road Reconstruction Project (PIN 375294) was approved by Resolution # 507-98.

WHEREAS, the County in conjunction with the New York Susquehanna and Western Railway Corporation will enter into an agreement to replace the at grade crossing on Main Street during the Main St./Page Green Road Reconstruction Project (PIN 375294).

WHEREAS, the costs incurred by Cortland County for the replacement of the said at grade crossing will be fully reimbursed by Federal and State funds.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature is authorized and directed to sign the agreement with the New York Susquehanna and Western Railway Corporation as approved as to form by the County Attorney.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 349-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

(VARIOUS MINOR OPERATIONAL AGREEMENTS)

WHEREAS, it is necessary from time to time for the County of Cortland to enter into minor contracts and agreements for Highway Department related services, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Superintendent of Highways upon review by the County Attorney or designee be and is hereby authorized to execute agreements for or with the following:

Pile Testing Services

Subsurface Boring

Building Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

Fuel System Maintenance

Drug/Alcohol Testing

Training Agreements

Supplies

Computer Consultant

Steel or Concrete Beam Inspection

Emergency road, bridge, or airport repairs

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

RESOLUTION NO. 350-00

PURCHASE EQUIPMENT

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, bids were received for Two (2) Tractor Cab and Chassis, two (2) Snow plow units and One (1) Front End Loader, and

WHEREAS, the bid results were reported by the Highway Committee and the Highway Committee recommends purchasing from the low bidder meeting specifications, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Two Cab and Chassis be purchased from Burr Truck & Trailer Sales, 2901 Vestal Road, Vestal, New York 13850 for $ 137,684.00 the low bid price, meeting specifications, and be it further,

RESOLVED, that two snowplow units be purchased from Tracey Road Equipment, 6803 Manlius Center Road, East Syracuse, New York 13024 for $ 40,620.00 the low bid price, meeting specifications, and, be it further

RESOLVED, that a One Front End Loader purchased from Five Star Equipment, Inc., 6500 East Taft Rd., East Syracuse, New York 13057 for $ 164,264.00 the low bid price, meeting specifications.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 351-00

ACCEPT BIDS/AUTHORIZE PURCHASE

AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION

MISCELLANEOUS GROCERIES AND FROZEN FOODS

WHEREAS, bids were received on June 29, 2000 for the period August 1, 2000 through September 30, 2000 for the purchase of miscellaneous groceries and frozen foods in accordance with specifications on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Cortland County Legislature, for use by the Area Agency on Aging, AND

WHEREAS, your Human Resources Committee recommends that bids be awarded to the lowest bidder in accordance with the Human Resources Committee Report ordered received and filed on this date, AND

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

Maines Paper & Food, 101 Broome Corporate Pkwy, PO Box 450, Conklin, NY 13748

Schisa Bros., 6160 Eastern Ave., P.O. Box 3350, Syracuse, NY 13220

Sysco Food Service, PO Box 80, Rte 173 North, Warners, NY 13164

Reinhart Food Service, PO Box 402, Kirkwood, NY 13795

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that bids of the aforementioned vendors, in accordance with the specifications, be and hereby are accepted at the bid prices on a per item basis, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that each of the above-mentioned department is authorized and directed to purchase said items from aforementioned bidders for the period August 1, 2000 through September 30, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay said vendors in the amounts due for aforementioned products upon submission of properly executed vouchers and after audit by the County Auditor.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 352-00

AUTHORIZE UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(ARLENE GOWER)

WHEREAS, Arlene Gower, a Community Services Worker in the Department of Social Services has been out of work since March 28, 2000, AND

WHEREAS, Ms. Gower has exhausted all available leave time, the twelve (12) weeks of Family/Medical Leave which expired July 7, 2000 and a thirty (30) day leave of absence from the Department Head will expire on August 6, 2000, AND

WHEREAS, the employee is not yet able to return to work, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Arlene Gower is hereby granted a leave of absence without pay from August 6, 2000 through August 6, 2001 in accordance with Article 27, Section 1 of the CSEA General Unit Contract. Ms. Gower may return to work prior to August 6, 2001, should she be released by her doctor to return to work.

Mrs. Contento made a motion to go into Executive Session, was seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted. Chairman Harrington granted the request at 10:35 a.m. He declared the Executive Session over at 10:42 a.m.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 353-00

AUTHORIZE TUITION

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(MARGARET CRUTHERS)

WHEREAS, Margaret Cruthers, Social Welfare Examiner, has requested permission to enroll for two classes at an educational institution and has received the necessary approval from the Department Head, NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE

RESOLVED, that said employee be and hereby is authorized to enroll at SUNY @ Cortland for Race and Gender Role Stereotypes and Prisons and Punishment, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to reimburse Margaret Cruthers $992. for cost of tuition for the above courses upon successful completion of said courses.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 354-00

AMEND AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR

SECTION 5 311 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Legislature on May 24, 2000 by Resolution No. 283-00 passed a resolution authorizing a request for a grant of funds to the New York State Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 5311, Title 49 United States Code, for a project described as the purchase of two (2) under 30 foot buses and set forth the estimated local share, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has requested the County of Cortland file a new grant of funds application in which three (3) under 30 foot buses would be requested, the estimated local share through a third party operator would be increased and various other amendments to the authorization language previously passed, and

WHEREAS, the County of Cortland is submitting a request for a grant of funds to the New York State Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 5311, Title 49, United States Code, for a project described as the purchase of three (3) under 30 foot buses, and

WHEREAS, the County of Cortland and the State of New York are entering into an Agreement which authorizes the undertaking of this project and payment of the Federal and State shares for this project, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 283-00 be amended to authorize the County of Cortland to submit a request for a grant of funds to the New York State Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 5311, Title 49 United States Code, for a project described as the purchase of three (3) under 30 foot buses, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 283-00 be amended such that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature be and hereby is authorized to sign the application and

1. Any and all agreements between the County of Cortland and any third party subcontractors necessary for the above-named project; and

2. Any and all Agreements between the County of Cortland and third party subcontractors necessary to complete the project, if appropriate; and

3. Any municipality/vendor contracts for the purchase and/or installation of vehicles and/or equipment; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 283-00 be amended such that the Cortland County Legislature certifies through this resolution that the estimated local share of $19,161 described in the Federal Section 5311 Project Application is committed to the project through the current third party operator.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 355-00

ACCEPT GRANT

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, Cortland County Department of Social Services has been awarded a 100% Federal funds Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund grant in the amount of $21,000, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature be and hereby is authorized to sign the grant acceptance form.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 356-00

AMEND BUDGET AND

AUTHORIZE CONTRACT

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, Cortland County Department of Social Services has been awarded a 100% State funded Local Government Records Management Improvement Grant, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services be and hereby is authorized and directed to sign contract with Access Systems, Inc., after review and approval by the County Attorney or his designee; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to create expenditure account A62075.54080 Local Government Records Management Improvement Grant in the amount of $21,000 and a revenue account A620743.43665 Local Government Records Management Improvement Grant – State in the amount of $21,000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED that the County Treasurer be and hereby is directed to make the above changes to his books and records.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 357-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

CASEWORKER

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

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

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Caseworker, Grade 14, $25,147 - $28,298, competitive class in the Department of Social Services on or after July 12, 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 358-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

CASEWORKERS (TWO)

WHEREAS, two positions of Caseworker in the Department of Social Services are vacant due to Medical Leave of Absences, AND

WHEREAS, the positions will be filled for the duration of the Medical Leave of Absences per Civil Service Law Section 641.A/2, AND

WHEREAS, the Human Resources/Finance and Administration Committees recommend that the positions be filled, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of two Caseworkers, Grade 14, $25,147, competitive class in the Department of Social Services on or after July 12, 2000.

Mr. O’Mara asked for an estimated time for these positions. Ms. Jane Rogers, Commissioner of Social Services, said the jobs would be eliminated as soon as the other employees had a doctor’s statement saying they can return to work.

On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Plew, Mrs. Contento and Mr. VanDee voting nay,

RESOLUTION NO. 359-00

CREATE/ FILL POSITION

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

WELFARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SPECIALIST

WHEREAS, the Personnel/Civil Service Office has classified a new position of Welfare Management System Specialist in the Department of Social Services, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, one position of Welfare Management System Specialist, (Grade 12, $23,512-26,403, competitive class, General Unit CSEA Salary Grade Plan) be and hereby is created with approval to fill on or after July 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 General Unit CSEA Salary Grade Plan.

Mr. Plew asked for a job description. Ms. Rogers said the person would responsible for the day to day operation of the welfare management system. Mr. Plew asked why Data Processing couldn’t do the job? Ms. Rogers said Data Processing handled the hardware, not the programs and applications that were generated from Albany.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 360-00

ACCEPT GRANT/AMEND BUDGET

DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, the State of New York has appropriated the sum of $50,00.00 to fund a Grant in that amount under the Local Aid to Prosecution program to be implemented by the Cortland County District Attorney with the stated objective of maintaining increased levels of experienced prosecution personnel in Cortland County; and

WHEREAS, in recent years the felony case load has increased very substantially in Cortland County and the need exist to substantially enhance County prosecutorial capacity; and

WHEREAS, the funding of all needed prosecution personnel solely from County resources would create a financial hardship; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Grant from the State of New York in the amount of $50,000.00 is hereby accepted together with any increases in the Grant that may from time to time be made by the State of New York; AND IT IS FURTHER

RESOLVED, that account number 1165.1905—part-time District Attorney (3/4 time) be increased by $33,000.00 and account number A9030.58905, Health Insurance, be increased by $11,000.00, and account number A1165.1035 (part-time Investigator) be increased by $6,000.00, and revenue account A116543-43680 be increased by $50,000.00 to be spent from expense account A1165.54080.

Mr. Stoker said it was his opinion that the District Attorney’s Office worked better with part-time attorneys. He asked if there was any value from a 3/4/ position instead of two part timers or adding time to someone who was already there? Mr. O’Mara said this grant money came with instructions to be used for personnel as they saw fit. Mr. Thomas Jewett, District Attorney, said that it was more effective to have full time employees and it reduced training costs. Mr. Thomas asked about regulations mandating parity between the Public Defender’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Thomas voiced concern about possible litigation over the issue. Mr. Jewett said there was no law mandating parity between the offices. Mr. Harrington asked if the grant money could be used to pay/offset current salaries. Mr. Jewett said the grant instructions were very specific that it could not be used for that purpose. Mrs. Brown suggested that further study was necessary to maintain parity between the two offices. Mrs. Meiczinger asked if he thought the grant money would continue and Mr. Jewett said he thought so because the felony cases in rural areas have increased. Mr. VanDee asked about the percentage of felony convictions that were actually DWI cases. Mr. Jewett said they amounted to about 10%.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 361-00

CREATE AND FILL PART-TIME (3/4 TIME)

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY

DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, a grant in the amount of $50,000.00 by the State of New York under the Local Aid to Prosecution Program for the purpose of maintaining increased levels of experience prosecution personnel in Cortland County having been accepted by the County of Cortland and the budget of the Cortland County District Attorney having been amended accordingly, IT IS

RESOLVED, that a new position of part-time (3/4 time) Assistant District Attorney (Civil Service, exempt) is hereby created to implement the goal of the New York State Legislature to provide for increased levels of experienced prosecution personnel in Cortland County at an annual salary of $33,000.00 to be paid by the Cortland County Treasurer under a newly created budget account number entitled "A1165.1905—part-time (3/4 time) Assistant District Attorney"; AND IT IS FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon the execution by the District Attorney of a standard Grant award agreement with the State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) the District Attorney is hereby authorized to fill the newly created part-time (3/4 time) Assistant District Attorney position; AND IT IS FURTHER

RESOLVED, that in the event that future New York State budgets do not make available reimbursement monies in the amount of at least $50,000.00 for the purposed stated in this resolution, the position of part-time (3/4 time) Assistant District Attorney is abolished and the budget provisions in this Resolution will become null and void; AND IT IS FURTHER

RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the above changes on his book and records for 2000.

Mr. VanDee said he voted against this position during the budget process, but would vote in favor of it now because it was grant money.

Mr. Dwyer withdrew Agenda No. 32 (Authorize New York State Civil Service Reclassification, All Positions In County Of Cortland, Schools, City, Towns, Villages and The Soil & Water District, Personnel/Civil Service Department).

Mr. Dwyer withdrew Agenda No. 33 (Suspend Civil Service Reclassifications, Personnel/Civil Service Department).

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, four special articles were introduced.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 362-00

APPOINT MEMBER

COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

WHEREAS, Kelly Rhinehart has resigned from the Community Services Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Reverend Thomas E.C. Margrave, 65 Church Street, Cortland, NY 13045, be appointed to the Community Services Board with a term expiring on December 31, 2003.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 363-00

CREATE/FILL POSITIONS

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

TEMPORARY GIS CLERKS (2)

WHEREAS, the Personnel/Civil Service Office has classified two new positions in the Planning Department per Civil Service Law 64.1, AND

WHEREAS, the Planning and Finance and Administration Committees recommend the creation and filling of these two temporary GIS Clerk positions, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, two temporary positions of GIS Clerk, $5.15/hr. be and hereby are created with approval to fill effective 7/12/00, not to exceed 90 days, 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.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 364-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION

MEDICAL TYPIST

WHEREAS, the position of Medical Typist in the Health Department - Nursing Division will become vacant due to resignation, AND

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

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of the Medical Typist, Grade 6, $19,479-21,725, competitive class in the Health Department – Nursing Division upon vacancy.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 365-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DIVISION

EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICE COORDINATOR

WHEREAS, the position of Early Intervention Service Coordinator in the Health Department – Children with Special Needs Division is vacant, AND

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

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Early Intervention Service Coordinator, Grade 20, $31,107-35,208, in the Health Department – Children with Special Needs Division immediately.

Mr. Plew asked how long the position had been vacant and Ms. Gailor told him that it had been vacant since yesterday.

Mr. Law asked about the procedure for removing sales tax on home heating fuel.

Mr. Knickerbocker said he thought it would have to go the route of a local law, but he would research the issue.

Mr. Thomas asked Chairman Harrington if there was a procedure to bring the resolution regarding the Senior Planner to the floor today. Mr. Harrington explained the two procedures available, neither of which would allow the resolution to be introduced immediately.

Mr. Boise mentioned the Certificates of Appreciation and reminded everyone that Cortland County would soon have the 35^th Independent Living Center in New York State.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, the session was adjourned at 11:12 a.m.

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