Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:05 am and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded as present except Mr. Law recorded as absent. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

Zapella (Sarah Young) announced the winners of the Zapella Coloring Contest. Legislators presented the certificates to the winners from their district. Mr. Dwyer presented certificates to Matt Hart and Will Perry. Mr. Stoker gave Catie White her certificate and Mr. Forbes presented certificates to Nathan St. John and James McKenna. Stephanie Fiske received the certificate from Mr. Cornell, while Kaylee Gebhardt received hers from Mr. O’Mara and Mrs. Meiczinger presented one to Ashleigh Kadlick.

Mr. Roy McDonald and Mr. Frank Oh (Paine Webber) gave an overview of the securitization of tobacco funds. They explained the process and the advantages and disadvantages of the securitization of the funds and answered questions from the legislators. Mrs. Price asked for direction and comments from the other legislators. Chairman Harrington asked for a straw poll vote to indicate favorable response to securitization of the funds. A majority of the legislators seemed to favor the action. Mr. Boise asked for the opinions of our Budget Officer and County treasurer. Mr. Fumarola said there was little guesswork involved in realizing that the tobacco funds would go down each year and now was the time to secure the funds. Mr. Ferris agreed that it would be beneficial for the County to sign the letter of intent. Mr. VanDee thought it would help to have additional expert opinion.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for May as Mental Health Month was ordered received and filed. Linda Medeiros, Administrative Officer for the Cortland County Mental Health Clinic, thanks the legislators for their continued support.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for June as Dairy Month was ordered received and filed. Julie Whittaker and Leslie Kannus thanked everyone for their support and stressed the importance of agriculture in this community.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Stoker and adopted, all members present voting aye, the bid report (paper goods & maintenance supplies) from the Area Agency on Aging, was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the bid report (miscellaneous groceries & frozen foods) from the Area Agency on Aging, was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the bid report (replacement of generator – PSB) from the Buildings & Grounds Committee, was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the report on Apportionment of Mortgage Tax Monies from the Treasurer’s Office, was ordered received and filed.

Mr. Thomas left at 10:56 a.m. and was not present to vote on any of the resolutions.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 272-00

APPOINT MEMBER

FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION

RESOLVED, that Al Kryger, 2033 Artemis Drive, Cortland, NY 13045 be and hereby is appointed to the Finger Lakes Association Board of Directors for a two year term to expire 12/31/01.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 273-00

AUTHORIZE APPORTIONMENT OF MORTGAGE TAX MONIES

TREASURER’S OFFICE

(MORTGAGE TAX)

RESOLVED, That the apportionment of the current mortgage tax monies between the towns of Cortlandville, Homer, and Marathon and the villages therein, as submitted by the committee on Finance and Administration, be approved, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, That the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to make payments to the several tax districts as therein determined, and also to make payments to each of the several tax districts within the County of Cortland of mortgage tax monies as apportioned to it as shown by the report received and approved by this legislature on this date.

OCTOBER 1, 1999 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2000

VILLAGE OF MCGRAW 18,855,821/663,951,568 = .028399 x 42,864.58 = 1,217.31

VILLAGE OF HOMER 3,301,919/663,951,568 = .004973 x 42,864.58 = 213.17

T. OF CORTLANDVILLE 641,793,828/663,951,568 = .966627 x 42,864.58 = 41,434.10

42,864.58

VILLAGE OF HOMER 93,954,960/406,190,174 = .231308 x 30,020.50 = 6,943.98

TOWN OF HOMER 312,235,214/406,190,174 = .768692 x 30,020.50 = 23,076.52

30,020.50

VILLAGE OF MARATHON 19,777,400/96,343,792= .205279 x 8,952.74 = 1,837.81

TOWN OF MARATHON 75,566,392/96,343,792 =.794721 x 8,952.74 = 7,114.93

8,952.74

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

RESOLUTION NO. 274-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES

WHEREAS, the NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPS) and the Cortland County Real Property Tax Service Agency (RPTSA) agree that a partnership in the collection and electronic transmission of sales data between the County and the State serves the purposes of fostering improved real property tax administration, AND

WHEREAS, at the present time the County RPTSA mails Real Property Transfer Reports (RP-5217), received from the Cortland County Clerk, to ORPS on a bi-weekly basis, AND

WHEREAS, the State has agreed to pay the County fifty cents ($.50) for each RP-5217 electronically transferred to the State via the Internet, 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 sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Cortland and the NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services for the electronic transmission of sale transfer data to the State via the Internet.

On the motion of Mrs. Contento, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except for Mr. Plew, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Dafoe and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mr. Law and Mr. Thomas recorded absent,

RESOLUTION NO. 275-00

ACCEPT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

(BELL & SPINA P.C.)

WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Committee has solicited, reviewed and interviewed potential architectural firms for projects as described in a formal RFP, AND,

WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Committee recommends Bell & Spina P.C., 6000 West Genesee St., Camillus, New York, 13031- 1200, for $ 50,500.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,

RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the Chairman of this Legislature to enter into an agreement with Bell and Spina P.C. upon approval of the County Attorney.

Mr. Plew said he was voting against the resolution because this was the second time the study was done and no action had been taken on the previous one. Mrs. Contento said it was the legislator’s responsibility to make sure there was a follow-up.

On the motion of Mrs. Contento, seconded by Mr. Boise and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDee, Mr. Dafoe and Mrs. Brown voting nay and Mr. Law and Mr. Thomas recorded absent,

RESOLUTION NO. 276-00

ACCEPT BID /AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

GENERATOR PSB

PANKO ELECTRIC

WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Committee has solicited, received and reviewed bids for the installation of a generator at the Public Safety Building based on specifications prepared by Resource Associates Inc., AND

WHEREAS, the Committee recommends Panko Electrical & Maintenance Inc. 218 Oak St. Binghamton, N.Y. 13905 as the responsible low bidder at a cost of $ 74,840.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,

RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the Chairman to enter into agreement with Panko Electrical & Maintenance, upon approval of the County Attorney.

Mr. VanDee said he was against the bonding requirement for such projects. Mrs. Contento asked County Attorney Knickerbocker to explain the bonding issue, since it prevented some local business from bidding. Mr. Knickerbocker said bonding was a requirement mandated by the New York State Legislature and was necessary to ensure the company was financially able to do the job.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 277-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION

(SIMIONE CENTRAL - DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department Certified Home Health Agency uses the Simione Central Outcomes Planner as its clinical documentation system, AND

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department Certified Home Health Agency is required by law to use a clinical documentation system, AND

WHEREAS, monies for an annual licensing fee for the use of this system have been budgeted, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Public Health Director be and hereby is authorized to sign a contract between the Health Department and Simione Central allowing use of their outcome planner system after review and approval of the County Attorney.

Mr. Stoker asked how much money was involved in this contract. Jackie Gailor, Director of Public Health, said the cost was $1,000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 278-00

CREATE/FILL POSITION

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION

(TEMPORARY CLERK)

WHEREAS, there is an immediate need to input a back-log of data necessary to bill for services provided by the Health Department – Nursing Unit, AND

WHEREAS, the Public Health Director, the Personnel Officer, the Health and the Finance and Administration Committees have recommended the creation and filling of one temporary clerk position, not to exceed 90 days, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the creation and filling of a temporary clerk position ($5.50/hr., non-competitive class) not to exceed 40 hrs. per week in the Health Department – Nursing Unit on or after May 24, 2000.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Contento, Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Brown voting nay and Mr. Law and Mr. Thomas recorded absent,

RESOLUTION NO. 279-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT/COUNTY AIRPORT

(FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION)

WHEREAS, it is necessary to enter into agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration to secure federal funds for Major Projects at the Cortland County Airport, AND

WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has requested the use of an Airport Improvement Program Master Agreement to reduce the volume and redundancy of paperwork, AND

WHEREAS, said Master Agreement will be incorporated into every grant agreement by reference, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to sign the updated Master Agreement on behalf of Cortland County.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 280-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

ACCOUNT CLERK

WHEREAS, the position of Account Clerk in the Department of Social Services will become vacant due to promotion, 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 Account Clerk, Grade 5, $18,912-21,067, competitive class, in the Department of Social Services on or after May 24, 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 281-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

CASEWORKER

WHEREAS, the position of Caseworker in the Department of Social Services will become vacant due to promotion, 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 May 24, 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 282-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

SOCIAL SERVICES MANAGER

WHEREAS, the position of Social Services Manager 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 Social Service Manager, Grade 14, $22,547-25,698, competitive class, in the Department of Social Services on or after May 24, 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 283-00

AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR

SECTION 5311 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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 two (2) 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; BE IT

RESOLVED, 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 the State of New York for the above-named project; and

2) Any and all Agreements between the County of Cortland and any 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 the Cortland County legislature certifies through this resolution that the estimated local share of $14,000 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. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 284-00

ACCEPT BIDS/AUTHORIZE PURCHASE

AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION

MISCELLANEOUS GROCERIES AND FROZEN FOODS

WHEREAS, bids were received on May 2, 2000 for the period June 1, 2000 through July 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:

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

Weis 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 June 1, 2000 through July 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 Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 285-00

ACCEPT BIDS/AUTHORIZE PURCHASE

AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION

PAPER GOODS AND MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

WHEREAS, bids were received on May 2, 1999 for June 1, 2000 through November 30, 2000 for the purchase of paper goods and maintenance supplies 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:

Allied Supply Co., 4001 Kennett Pike, Suite 134, Wilmington, DE 19807

Central Poly Corp., 18 Donaldson Place, Linden, NJ 07036

Horowitz Paper & Pkg., PO Box 1212, Horseheads, NY 14815

J.H. Preston, 314 Wilis Ave., Syracuse, NY 13204

Sofco, Inc., Bldg. 702, Corporation Park, Scotia, NY 12302

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

Unisource, 97-99 Ely St., Binghamton, NY 13904

Weis 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 the above-mentioned department is authorized and directed to purchase said items from aforementioned bidders for June 1, 2000 through November 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 Mrs. Meiczinger and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 286-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/INCREASE HOURS/CREATE

TEMPORARY POSITION

AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION

(CATHOLIC CHARITIES SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Program wishes to enter into an agreement with Catholic Charities for the period June 26 through September 1, 2000, for the provision of nutrition meal services to the Catholic Charities USDA Summer Feeding Program, AND

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Nutrition Program will be reimbursed at the rate of $1.60 per meal for up to 11,250 meals, AND

WHEREAS, additional staff time will be needed to provide services under this contract, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized to execute said agreement, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the hours of one current Food Service Helper be increased to 35 hours per week, and that one temporary position of Food Service Helper – under Section 64 (1) b of the Civil Service Law, $6.00 per hour, Labor Class be created effective Monday, June 26, 2000 through Friday, September 1, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay the persons holding said positions in bi-weekly installments in accordance with the Cortland County Salary and Grade Plan.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 287-00

AMEND BUDGET

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging has received additional funds in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Home Energy Assistance Program for the period November 15, 1999 through September 30, 2000, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the 2000 County Budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 to Account A67765.51005, HEAP – Personal Services, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that said books and records be and hereby are further amended by estimating revenues of $1,000.00 in Account A676644.43766, HEAP, 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. 288-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(CORTLAND COUNTY OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging has entered into an agreement with the Cortland County Office of Employment and Training for the period July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000 to operate the Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program, AND

WHEREAS, both parties wish to extend this agreement for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $27,085.00 +/- are available for Title V employment for this time period, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute said agreement.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 289-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(S. STEVANS)

RESOLVED, that Sharon Stevans, Director of the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging, be and hereby is authorized to attend the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio, July 8-12, 2000, and that she be reimbursed for her expenses in conjunction therewith, subject to audit by the County Auditor, in an amount not to exceed $1,200.00.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 290-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

COUNTY SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM

(BUS LEASE – CINCINNATUS SCHOOL DISTRICT)

YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Summer Recreation Program requires the use of a buses, AND

WHEREAS, the Cincinnatus Central School District is willing to lease school buses for the period of June 26, 2000 to August 18, 2000, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be and hereby is authorized and directed to enter into a bus lease with the Cincinnatus Central School District for the period of June 26, 2000 through August 18, 2000 at a cost not to exceed $1.60 per mile with the gasoline being furnished by the school district, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay these charges in accordance with this resolution.

Mr. Plew question the area being covered and was reassured by Mr. O’Mara that the entire county was being cover and this was the same contract that had originally been proposed with Homer Central School.

Mr. O’Mara withdrew Agency No. 28 (Transfer Funds/Amend Budget, Recreation Program, Youth Bureau).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer and seconded by Mrs. Brown, Agenda No. 29 (Place Duties Previously Under Department of Central Services Under Cortland County Personnel and Civil Service Office) failed with all members present voting aye (total of 23,680 24,482 needed for passage), except Mrs. Contento, Mr. Cornell, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Plew, Mr. Stoker, Mr. VanDee and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mr. Law and Mr. Thomas recorded absent.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 291-00

DEVELOP PROCEDURE

FOR 207-c CASES

WHEREAS, Section 207-c of the General Municipal Law provides full pay and medical benefits for Police Officers and Correction Officers who are injured or suffer from an illness incurred in the line of duty, AND

WHEREAS, the courts have rules that the procedure for benefits must be negotiated, AND

WHEREAS, Mary Lou Conrow, Esq. has agreed to write the 207-c procedure for Cortland County for a maximum of $3,500. Or $175. Per hour whichever is less, plus $100. Per hour for travel, not to exceed $4,500, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature enter into a contract with Mary Lou Conrow, Esq. to write the 207-c procedure for Cortland County, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that a maximum of $4,500. be paid out of the Workers’ Compensation Fund.

Mr. Forbes asked if the Personnel Committee had gone out seeking different rates. Mr. Dwyer said there were only two attorneys in New York State who had expertise in this area and Ms. Conrow had come very highly recommended.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 292-00

AUTHORIZE EXEMPTION FROM TIPPING FEE

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District is coordinating a River clean-up on September 16, AND

WHEREAS, the Soil & Water Conservation District has requested an exemption from the tipping fees at the Cortland County Landfill, AND

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Committee has approved the request for exemption at its May 10 Committee meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Department of Solid Waste be and is hereby authorized to waive the tipping fee for the trash and garbage delivered to the Landfill as a result of the River clean-up from September 16.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 293-00

TEMPORARILY INCREASE HOURS TO FULL TIME

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT

(TWO PART-TIME LANDFILL ATTENDANTS/TWO FULL-TIME LANDFILL ATTENDANTS)

WHEREAS, there is a need to increase the hours of two part-time Landfill Attendant positions from May 24, 2000 through October 31, 2000, due to an opening of the new landfill and filling in for regular employee vacations, AND

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste and the Finance and Administration Committees recommend the temporary increase in hours of the two positions up to 40 hours per week as needed, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the temporary increase in hours to full-time of two part-time Landfill Attendant positions, (Non-Competitive Class: $10.70/hr.) from May 24, 2000 through October 31, 2000 at the Department of Solid Waste Management.

Mr. Forbes said he thought it ironic that June is Dairy Month and Agway has announced that it will close its doors in Cortland County at the end of the month. He said the central and western Agway divisions had merged and it was decided that the local feed mills were not needed. It was felt that all needs could be met from the Moravia store. Mr. Forbes reminded everyone that there would not be only one feed mill operating in Cortland County.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the legislative session adjourned at 11:42 a.m.

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