Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:03 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 Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

The Clerk read the proclamation "National Telecommunicator’s Week (April 9^-15, 2000)." On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation was ordered received and filed.

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

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 1999 Annual Report from the Board of Elections was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Stoker, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 1999 Annual Report from the Solid Waste Department was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Plew, seconded by Mr. Boise and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 1999 Annual Report from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Department was ordered received and filed. Mr. Law raised a question concerning the weapons confiscated at the metal detector in the County Courthouse and the weapons policy that is under consideration for county employees. County Attorney Knickerbocker said they are two separate issues and definitions.

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

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. O’Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 1999 State Certified Equalization Rates from the State Board of Real Property Services was ordered received and filed.

Chairman Harrington moved Agenda Item No. 08 (On Motion of Mrs. Contento - Clarifying Budget Amendment To The 2000 County Budget, Re: Mail/Copy/Purchasing Department) to the end of the session.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 140-00

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

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM

INFANCY & EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING COURSE

WHEREAS, Crystal Clough, RN, Child Find, and Brenda Herrick, Early Intervention/ Service Coordinator, have requested permission to attend Infancy & Early Childhood Training Course - Assessment and Diagnosis national conference in Washington, D.C. on April 27 – 29, 2000 at a cost not to exceed $850, AND

WHEREAS, the conference relates to the latest approaches to assessment and intervention for children with special needs, AND

WHEREAS, all costs incurred in attending this national conference are reimbursed by state grant funds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Crystal Clough and Brenda Herrick are authorized to attend the Infancy & Early Childhood Training Course National Conference in Washington, D.C. April 27-29, 2000 at a cost not to exceed $850.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 141-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

(HEALTHY HEART COALITION)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Dept. is the lead agency for the Healthy Heart Coalition Grant, AND

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

WHEREAS, these agencies and individuals will be reimbursed through the grant monies, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 142-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

SEASONAL AIDE (HIGHWAY)

WHEREAS, the positions of Seasonal Aide (Highway) in the Highway Department have been vacant due to the seasonal nature of the position, AND

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend the filling of twenty-five (25) temporary positions of Seasonal Aide, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that twenty-five (25) temporary positions of Seasonal Aide (Highway) (Labor class – pending jurisdictional classification – temporary $5.25/hour) be filled on or after 12:01 a.m. April 15, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that no appointment to this position of Seasonal Aide (Highway) shall exceed a period of ninety (90) days, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature grants permission to refill these positions should vacancies occur, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay the persons holding the positions of Seasonal Aide (Highway) in biweekly installments.

Mr. Plew asked if all the positions remained filled throughout the summer? Mr. Teeter said some leave for higher paying jobs.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 143-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WADE POOL ATTENDANT

WHEREAS, the position of Wade Pool Attendant in the Highway Department is vacant due to the seasonal nature of the position, AND

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend the filling of the Wade Pool Attendant position, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of one (1) Wade Pool Attendant (Non-competitive class – pending jurisdictional classification – temporary $6.25/hour) on or after 12:01 AM May 15, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that no appointment to this position of Wade Pool Attendant shall exceed a period of ninety (90) days, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature grants permission to refill this position should a vacancy occur, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay the person(s) holding the position of Wade Pool Attendant in biweekly installments.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 144-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

WHEREAS, the position of Motor Equipment Operator I in the Highway Department will become vacant due to a resignation, AND

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

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approved the filling of Motor Equipment Operator I, $12.34-13.38/hr, non-competitive class, in the Highway Department on or after March 25, 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 145-00

APPROVE ENGINEERING CONTRACT REVISION

MAIN ST./PAGE GREEN ROAD

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Legislature has authorized engineering for the Main St./Page Green Road Reconstruction Project (PIN 375294) in the amount of $428,607.00 by Resolution No. 557-99, AND

WHEREAS, the funds for the acquisition of Right of Way by the consultant were not included in the original estimate, AND

WHEREAS, the City of Cortland and the Cortland Water Board have requested the engineering for the replacement of the water mains within this project be included in the project scope, AND

WHEREAS, C&S Engineers, Inc., 1099 Airport Blvd., North Syracuse, NY 13212 has been selected to perform the engineering and design services on the said project, AND

WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature was authorized to execute a contract with C & S Engineers, Inc. for the engineering and design of the Main St./Page Green project by Resolution No. 577-99, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a revised contract with C & S Engineers, Inc. for engineering and design of Main St./Page Green Project in the amount of $475,345 to cover said additions, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the project costs be charged to Account H5120.2-H65.

Mr. Law asked if the project was one of the ones being delayed and Mr. Teeter replied in the affirmative. Mr. Eggleston, Superintendent of Highways, said there will be numerous delays and this one will probably become a 2002 project. He said they are including the water line replacement as part of the project and that should result in increased revenue from the federal and state governments.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 146-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT/COUNTY AIRPORT

(AWOS MAINTENANCE)

WHEREAS, Cortland County has entered a memorandum of Agreement in 1991 with the Federal Administration to operate AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System) III at Cortland County Airport, AND

WHEREAS, the County of Cortland is required to provide maintenance of the AWOS Systems by qualified persons, AND

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee has a proposal for year AWOS Maintenance Agreement from the Austin Electrical Construction Inc., of Buchanan, Virginia for a total of $3,800.00, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement with Austin Electrical Construction Inc., AND BE IT FUTHER

RESOLVED, that said service is paid for from the Airport Account A56105.54015 AWOS.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 147-00

ACCEPT BIDS/AUTHORIZE PURCHASE

AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION

MISCELLANEOUS GROCERIES AND FROZEN FOODS

WHEREAS, bids were received on March 9, 2000 for the period April 1, 2000 through May 31, 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:

Cortland Produce, 224 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045

Purdy & Sons Foods, Shawler Brook Rd., Sherburne, NY 13460

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

Sysco Food Service, 140 Wygant Rd., P.O. Box 560, Horseheads, NY 14945

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 April 1, 2000 through May 31, 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. 148-00

AUTHORIZE UNPAID MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE

AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION

(M. V. MARTIN)

WHEREAS, M. Veronica Martin, part-time (17 hours per week) Aging Services Specialist, has requested medical leave due to a non work-related injury, AND

WHEREAS, the employee has no available leave time, and the thirty-day leave granted by the Department Head expires March 28, 2000, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes an unpaid medical leave of absence for M. Veronica Martin from March 29, 2000 through April 28, 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 149-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION

DIETITIAN (PT)

WHEREAS, the position of Dietitian (PT) in the Area Agency on Aging/Nutrition Program will become vacant due to resignation, AND

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

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Dietitian (PT), $21.00/hr., non-competitive class, in the Area Agency on Aging/Nutrition Program on or after March 23, 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 150-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

AREA AGENCY ON AGING/RSVP

(C. DELOFF)

RESOLVED, that Carol Deloff, RSVP Director, be and hereby is authorized to attend the National Senior Service Corps Conference, June 21-23, 2000, and the National Community Service Conference, June 24-28, 2000, both in Orlando, Florida, and that she be reimbursed for her expenses in conjunction therewith, subject to audit by the County Auditor, in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 151-00

AMEND BUDGET

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(CAREGIVERS’ RESOURCE CENTER)

WHEREAS, the New York State Office for the Aging has made available funds in the amount of $20,000.00 for the Caregivers’ Resource Center for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, there is no requirement for matching funds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the 2000 County Budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating the sum of $20,000.00 to Account A6765, Caregivers Resource Center 2, as follows:

A67655.51005 Personal Services $17,603.00

A67655.54005 Supplies $ 1,897.00

A67655.54045 Travel $ 500.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that Revenue Account A676543.43765, AAA – Caregivers Resource Center, be increased by the sum of $20,000.00, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 152-00

AMEND BUDGET

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY - PLANNING)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging has received a planning, administrative and coordination grant from the New York State Office for the Aging in the amount of $20,000.00 for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, there is no requirement for matching funds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the 2000 County Budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating the sum of $20,000.00 to Account A6773, AAA – CSE 2, as follows:

A67735.51005 Personal Services $15,617.00

A67735.54000 Telephone $ 1,200.00

A67735.54005 Supplies $ 333.00

A67735.54040 Memberships/Dues $ 750.00

A67735.54045 Travel $ 2,000.00

A67735.54060 Advertising $ 100.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, THAT Revenue Account A677343.43773, AAA - CSE 2, be increased by the sum of $20,000.00, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

Mr. Plew questioned the line item "Personal Services" that was part of the last two resolutions. He was told that it was the salary for the staff providing the services.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 153-00

AMEND BUDGET

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY – SERVICES)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging has received a grant for continued development of services for the elderly in the amount of $29,172.00 for the Community Services for the Elderly Program for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, donations are anticipated in the amount of $1,200.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the 2000 County Budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating the sum of $30,372.00 to Account A6775, AAA – CSE 2, as follows:

A67755.51005 Personal Services $19,562.00

A67755.54055 Professional Services $10,000.00

A67755.54300 Vehicle Expense $ 810.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that said books and records be and hereby are further amended by appropriating said funds to revenue accounts as follows:

A677543.43775 State Aid $29,172.00

A677542.41751 Donations – Chore $ 500.00

A677542.41753 Donations – Legal Services $ 700.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the sum of $9,725.00 be and hereby is transferred from Account A67725.51005, AAA – Title IIIB Personal Services, to Account A67755.51005, AAA – CSE 2 Personal Services, 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.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 154-00

AMEND BUDGET

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(EXPANDED IN-HOME SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY – PLANNING)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging has received an implementation grant from the New York State Office for the Aging in the amount of $10,000.00 for the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, there is no requirement for matching funds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the 2000 County Budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 to Account A6782, AAA – EISEP 2, as follows:

A67825.51005 Personal Services $ 7,875.00

A67825.54000 Telephone $ 800.00

A67825.54005 Supplies $ 375.00

A67825.54036 Printing $ 200.00

A67825.54040 Memberships/Dues $ 100.00

A67825.54045 Travel $ 650.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that Revenue Account A678243.43782, AAA – EISEP 2, be increased by the sum of $10,000.00, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 155-00

AMEND BUDGET

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(EXPANDED IN-HOME SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY – SERVICES)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging has received a grant for continued development of services for the elderly in the amount of $88,991.00 for the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, local match will consist of in-kind services in the amount of $8,275.00, AND

WHEREAS, donations are anticipated in the amount of $3,200.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the 2000 County Budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating the sum of $100,466.00 to Account A6783, AAA – EISEP 2, as follows:

A67835.51005 Personal Services $25,334.00

A67835.54005 Supplies $ 141.00

A67835.54055 Professional Services $69,541.00

A67835.54065 Rent In-Kind $ 1,200.00

A67835.54300 Vehicle Expense $ 750.00

A67835.54810 Ancillary $ 3,500.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that said books and records be and hereby are further amended by appropriating said funds to revenue accounts as follows:

A678343.43783 State Aid $88,991.00

A678342.41967 In-Kind Services $ 8,275.00

A678342.41969 Donations/Cost Share $ 3,200.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,389.00 be and hereby is transferred from Account A67725.51005, AAA – Title IIIB Personal Services, to Account A67835.51005, AAA – EISEP 2 Personal Services, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the sum of $20,000.00 be and hereby is transferred from Account A67725.54055, AAA – Title IIIB Professional Services, to Account A67835.54055, AAA – EISEP 2 Professional Services, 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. 156-00

AMEND BUDGET

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(SENIOR NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - SNAP)

WHEREAS, the New York State Office for the Aging has made available Senior Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds in the amount of $123,044.00 for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, donations are anticipated in the amount of $24,797.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the 2000 County Budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating the sum of $147,841.00 to Account A6784, AAA – SNAP 2, as follows:

A67845.51005 Personal Services $106,096.00

A67845.52015 Equipment $ 4,556.00

A67845.54300 Vehicle Expense $ 14,277.00

A67845.54400 Kitchen/Food $ 14,030.00

A67845.54800 Program Expense $ 8,882.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that said books and records be and hereby are further amended by appropriating said funds to revenue accounts as follows:

A678443.43784 State Aid $123,044.00

A678442.41973 Donations $ 24,797.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 157-00

AMEND BUDGET

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(STATE LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM - LTCOP)

WHEREAS, the New York State Office for the Aging has made available funds in the amount of $2,000.00 for the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, there is no requirement for matching funds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the 2000 County Budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 to Account A6770, AAA – State LTCOP, as follows:

A67705.51005 Personal Services $1,000.00

A67705.54035 Conference/Training $ 200.00

A67705.54045 Travel $ 800.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that Revenue Account A677043.43790, AAA – State LTCOP, be increased by the sum of $2,000.00, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 158-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

CAYUGA - CORTLAND WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 (20 USC 9201 et. Seq., Public Law 105-220, 112 Stat.936), funds will be made available by the United States Department of Labor to assist local governments in coordinating and implementing workforce development programs; and

WHEREAS, under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 Welfare to Work (WtW) grant funds are made available to Workforce Investment Boards (WIB) to administer efforts to meet local welfare reform objectives, within WIA designated Workforce Investment Areas; and

WHEREAS, the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 specify distinct and particular powers and authorities for Chief Local Elected Officials; and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga and Cortland County Legislatures have petitioned Governor Pataki to designate Cayuga and Cortland Counties to be a workforce area under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, AND

WHEREAS, the counties of Cayuga and Cortland wish to delineate a working relationship for the continuation of the two-county consortium originally created by the parties hereto for the implementation of employment and training programs in the two counties; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature be and hereby is authorized to execute said Agreement regarding how those powers and authorities shall be executed.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 159-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

CAYUGA - CORTLAND WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (WIB) AND

THE CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS OF CAYUGA AND CORTLAND COUNTIES

WHEREAS, The Workforce Investment Act, hereinafter referred to as the Act (20 USC 9201 et. Seq., Public Law 105-220, 112 Stat.936), authorized the expenditure of federal funds to assist local governments in coordinating and implementing workforce development programs in locally determined Workforce Investment Areas (WIA's); and

WHEREAS, The Counties constitute a jurisdiction eligible for designation as a WIA; and

WHEREAS, The Act requires the establishment of a Workforce Investment Board to assist in carrying out provisions of the Act; and

WHEREAS, The Act requires a partnership between the Workforce Investment Board and the elected officials of the Counties; and

WHEREAS, the Act requires WIB and the elected officials of the Counties to define the scope of their partnership by means of an Agreement; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature be and hereby is authorized to execute the agreement with the Workforce Investment Board; said agreement shall be in a form approved by the County Attorney, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature be and hereby is authorized to execute such agreements with agencies of the State of new York as are necessary to conduct programs authorized under the Workforce Investment Act for the period beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 160-00

AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE 5 YEAR PLAN FOR

PROGRAM YEAR 2000 UNDER THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT,

THE WAGNER-PEYSER ACT, AND WELFARE-TO-WORK GRANTS

OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING GRANT ADMINISTRATION

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (20 USC 9201 et. Seq., Public Law 105-220, 112 Stat.936) Comprehensive 5-Year Plans are required to be submitted for the Cayuga-Cortland Service Delivery area, AND

WHEREAS, said Comprehensive 5-Year Plans must be signed by the Private Industry Council Chairman and the Chief Elected Officials in Cayuga and Cortland Counties, AND

WHEREAS, said plans are due to be submitted for the 2000 program year which begins July 1, 2000 and ends on June 30, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, this Board has been informed that there are no County funds involved in this program, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute the Comprehensive 5-Year Plan and related documents for the program year 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 161-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

CAYUGA - CORTLAND WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

WHEREAS, the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 seeks to streamline the internal workings of several major pieces of Workforce-related legislation and to mandate a much closer local collaboration through a One-Stop service delivery system for employers and job seekers, AND

WHEREAS, the Cortland County legislature endorsed the development of a One-Stop location for Cortland County, AND

WHEREAS, required in Section 121(c) of the Workforce Investment Act statute, Memoranda of Understanding must be developed between the Local Workforce Investment Board and each of the One-Stop Partners, AND

WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding will define the roles and responsibilities of the parties of the Agreement with regard to implementation of the One-Stop Career Center in Cortland County, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature be and hereby is authorized to execute said agreement; said agreement shall be in a form approved by the County Attorney.

Mr. Boise said he wanted to publicly thank Judy Davidson for her expertise and hard work. He said she has received praise from New York State and we are very fortunate to have her.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 162-00

APPROVAL TO FILL TEMPORARY POSITION

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKER (HEAP)

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

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

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Community Services Worker (Grade 4, $18,375-20,445) in the Department of Social Services on or after March 23, 2000 for the duration of the HEAP season not to exceed May 6, 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 163-00

AMEND BUDGET/ACCOUNTS

NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION GRANT

YOUTH BUREAU/YOUTH COURT

WHEREAS, funds have been made available to the Cortland County Youth Court by the NYS Bar Association in the amount of $2,500.00, AND

WHEREAS, the funds are in the form of a check,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the appropriation/revenue accounts of A73205 54800/ A731243 73833 be increased to reflect the above amount,

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. O’Mara, seconded by Mr. Boise and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Plew voting nay,

RESOLUTION NO. 164-00

ABOLISH/CREATE POSITION

YOUTH BUREAU

ACCOUNT CLERK/TYPIST/ ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE

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

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

RESOLVED, that one position of Account Clerk/Typist (Grade 5, $18,912-21,067) be and hereby is abolished, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that one position of Administrative Aide (Grade 10, $22,086-24,688, competitive class) be created with approval to fill effective March 23, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 165-00

RENEW CONTRACT

CORTLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF

FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

AND

STATE OF NEW YORK

WHEREAS, Cortland County has participated during previous Federal Fiscal Years in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Emergency Management Assistance (EMA) Program which provides federal reimbursement to state and local governments for not more than one-half of eligible necessary and essential expenses for emergency management personnel and administration, AND

WHEREAS, Beginning in Federal Fiscal Year 2000, the name of the Emergency Management Assistance (EMA) Program has been changed by FEMA to the Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG), AND

WHEREAS, local governments participate under the State’s application and receive their allocation through the State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) upon certification of receipt of stipulated guidelines and documents on a quarterly basis, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chief Elected Official and the Coordinator of the Cortland County Department of Fire and Emergency Management are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to the Emergency Management Program Grant Certificate of Participation thus indicating the County’s desire to participate in the EMPG for Federal Fiscal Year 2000 (10/1/99 - 9/30/2000).

Mr. Forbes questioned the dates (10/1/99 – 9/30/00) on the contract and asked who was at fault for the delayed action? Mr. Boise said nothing could be acted on until NYS forwarded the paperwork.

On the motion of Mr. O’Mara, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Contento, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Plew, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Stoker, Mr. Thomas, and Mr. Harrington voting nay,

RESOLUTION NO. 166-00

SET SALARIES

PART-TIME EMPLOYEES

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, part-time Sheriff Department employees do the same work and are required to meet the same minimum standards as full time Sheriff Department employees, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that effective this date, part-time Sheriff employees' salaries will be determined by taking the annual starting salary for full time employees and dividing it by the annual number of work hours in a year for the position title they hold.

Mrs. Contento said she was voting ‘no’ because the same situation exists in the Probation Department and it has not been addressed. Mrs. Richards asked if part-time employees needed the same credentials as full time employees and was told yes. Mr. Thomas said that in the real world part time employees do not receive the same amount of money as full time employees. Mr. Forbes asked if anyone had projected the cost of this resolution. Mr. O’Mara said it should save money for the county by reducing the amount of overtime. Mr. Wern added that overtime cost money and puts additional stress on full timers. He suggested that the county turnover rate is significant and we should be alert to what happens now. Mr. Harrington said the increase should make it easier to recruit and keep new employees. Mr. VanDee suggested that the real problem is on the third floor because the legislators are unable/unwilling to provide competitive salaries for the employees. Mr. Forbes asked if part-time employees are covered under the sheriff’s contract and Mr. O’Mara told him that they were not. Mrs. Brown asked County Attorney Knickerbocker for a ruling on possible conflict of interest because Mrs. Price voted on the resolution. He ruled that the issue of salaries for part time employees at the Sheriff’s Department did not directly impact on Lee Price (her husband), therefore there was no conflict of interest.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 167-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

(R. LEWIS)

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, Roy E. Lewis, Lieutenant in 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 Roy E. Lewis be and hereby is authorized to attend the Small Agency FTO/OJT Program Development course at a cost not to exceed $50.00.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 168-00

AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 316 OF 1997/AMEND BUDGET

PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FEE

WHEREAS, a non-refundable Civil Service examination fee of ten dollars ($10.00) was instituted in 1997, AND

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Civil Service has increased the cost of these exams effective for exams held on or after June 1, 2000, AND

WHEREAS, the need to increase the examination fee to offset the increase imposed by the State Department of Civil Service exists, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Civil Service examination fee for all examinations (except entry level Police Officer and Correction Officer examinations) shall be twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50), AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the examination fee for the entry level Police Officer and Correction Officer exams shall remain twenty-five dollars ($25.00), AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that this increase will be reviewed in March 2001 to determine its validity, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the increase in the fee shall become effective for examinations held on or after June 1, 2000.

Mr. Dwyer explained that New York State was requesting additional fees for the exams and this was a necessary move to cover the costs of administering the exams.

Mr. Dwyer withdrew Agenda NO. 38 (Establish Employee Appreciation Committee, Transfer Funds).

Mr. Dwyer introduced Agenda No. 39 (Close Supplies Store/Abolish Positions, Central Services – Mailroom) and Mr. Law seconded it. Prior to the to the vote on Agenda No. 39, Mr. Dwyer offered an amendment changing the effective date when each department would be responsible for pick up and drop off of mail (the date was moved from March 22, 2000 to April 3, 2000). Mr. Law seconded the amendment. The amendment failed on a roll call vote with all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Contento, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. O’Mara, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Stoker, Mr. Teeter, Mr. Thomas, Mr. VanDee and Mr. Wern voting nay (24,446 aye, 24,482 needed to pass). Mr. Plew said it was sad to treat employees this way. The situation has been discussed for an extended period of time and he hoped this was the end of it. Mrs. Richards agreed with Mr. Plew and added she felt the employees were pawns in the situation. Mrs. Meiczinger disagreed and maintained that a decision had been made by a department head that would result in a more efficient operation. Mr. Law questioned why the date was being changed when we had an opportunity to save money. Agenda No. 39 failed on a roll call vote with all members present voting aye, except Mr. Boise, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Contento, Mr. Cornell, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. O’Mara, Mr. Plew, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Stoker, Mr. Teeter, Mr. Thomas, Mr. VanDee, and Mr. Wern voting nay (13,785 aye, 24,482 needed to pass). Mr. Law said we talk about consolidation and saving money, yet when the time comes to do it the legislation is defeated. And, we are sending the wrong message to department heads about their ability to efficiently manage their departments. Mrs. Meiczinger seconded the opinion. Mr. Harrington said this is another example of micromanaging and reminded everyone that the employees had been offered alternative employment.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 169-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

(HUGH HURLBUT AND ANNETTE BARBER)

RESOLVED, that Hugh Hurlbut, Personnel Officer, and Annette Barber, Deputy Personnel Officer, be and hereby are authorized to attend the Annual NYS Association of Personnel and Civil Service Officers Conference in Lake Placid, New York, June 11-14, 2000 with approval of the Personnel Committee, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that there is a cost of $1304.00 to the County for this conference.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 170-00

REINSTATEMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT

IMPROVEMENT FUND GRANT (PROJECT NUMBER 0580-00-0159)

COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 426-99 accepted a grant in the amount of $46,489.00 for a Microfilming Project for Cortland County, AND

WHEREAS, funds must be carried over from 1999 to 2000, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the County shall reinstate Revenue Account A3237.005 in the amount of $46,489.00, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County shall reinstate Appropriation Accounts as follows:

A1417.1 Professional Salaries $16,424.00

A1417.4005 Contractual Services $30,065.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 171-00

AWARD BID (EARTHMOVER TIRES)

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, Bids were received on March 7, 2000 for Earthmover Tires for use at the Cortland County Landfill, AND

WHEREAS, Bids were received from the following Bidder:

NAME SIZE AMOUNT

J.P. Byrne Co., Inc. 33.25xR29VRL $4,971.00

1005 W. Fayette St. 2STAR Bridgestone

Syracuse, N.Y. 13204

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Committee has recommended at their March 8, 2000 meeting that an agreement be authorized with J.P. Byrne Co., Inc. 1105 Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 for the purchase and instillation of the various tires as needed, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be and is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with J. P. Byrne Co., Inc. for the purchase and installation of the above tires after approval by the County Attorney, AND, BE IT, FURTHER,

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and is hereby authorized to pay for said tires from Account A8160.4050 after audit by the County Auditor.

Mr. Teeter asked about the status of the filtration system that had been talked about. Mr. VanDee said it was hard to justify a system that would cost approximately one million dollars. Mr. Boise suggested that there might be some funding from the state or DEC.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 172-00

AWARD BID

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT

(LEACHATE TRANSPORTATION)

WHEREAS, bids were received on March 7, 2000, for transportation of Leachate from the Cortland County Landfill to the Cortland Waste Water Treatment Plant, AND

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

NAME & ADDRESS BID PRICE TO CORTLAND BID PRICE TO ITHACA

Stevens Trucking $87.00 $187.00

2458 E. River Rd.

Cortland, NY 13045

Grant St. Construction $107.00 $230.00

48 Grant St.

Cortland, NY 13045

AND,

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Committee has recommended at their March 8, 2000 meeting that the bid be accepted from Stevens Trucking for the sum of $87.00 per load to Cortland and $187.00 per load to Ithaca, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be and is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Stevens Trucking for the transportation of Leachate after approval of the County Attorney, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and is hereby authorized to pay for said Leachate transportation from Solid Waste Contractual Expense Account A8160.4046.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 173-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT

LANDFILL ATTENDANT (PT)

WHEREAS, the position of Landfill Attendant (PT) in the Solid Waste Department will become vacant due to resignation, AND

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste 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 Landfill Attendant (PT), $10.70/hr., Labor Class, in the Solid Waste Department on or after March 23, 2000.

Agenda No. 08 (Clarifying Budget Amendment To The 2000 County Budget, Re: Mail/Copy/Purchasing Department) was again introduced on the floor. Mr. Law requested a ruling on point of order. Chairman Harrington summarized what had happened and why the item appeared on the agenda. He read from "Rules of Order, Cortland County Legislature," concluding Agenda No. 08 should be referred to the Personnel Committee. Mrs. Price added that the Buildings & Grounds Committee had no jurisdiction on the issue. Mr. Plew withdrew his second; suggesting it was time to let the issue die and Mrs. Contento withdrew Agenda No. 08. Mr. Boise suggested that now was the time to put together a plan for 2001 and make a decision to micromanage or consolidate.

Special Article No. 01 (Endorsement of Airport Ad Hoc Committee’s Recommendations) was introduced by Mr. Teeter and seconded by Mr. Plew. Mr. Teeter said this was an endorsement of the Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendations for the development of the Cortland County Airport. When some questioned exactly what the recommendations where, Mrs. Price reminded everyone that a letter outlining the recommendations had been placed in their mailboxes and perhaps time was needed to refresh memories. Mrs. Price made a motion to table Special Article No. 01 to day certain, was seconded by Mr. O’Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDee, Mr. Wern, Mr. Dafoe, Mrs. Contento and Mr. Teeter voting nay. Special Article No. 01 was tabled to day certain (April 12, 2000).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 11:06 a.m.