Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:07 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. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

Stuart W. Stein (Tompkins County Representative and Electric Power Committee Chairman), Steve Hendrickson (Tioga County Electric Power Commission) and Gordon Boyd (consultant from Salerni & Boyd) were given the opportunity to explain the benefits of the Tompkins & Tioga Counties Electric and Gas Alliance. Mr. Stein gave a brief history of the project, explaining that it has been in the works for four years and was actually a marketing alliance to bargain for residential and small commercial customers and municipalities. Mr. Hendrickson gave a snapshot of the savings available. And Mr. Boyd said it was his job to make sure all the regulations/legalities were met and to watch the market situation. A number of legislators asked questions and Chairman Harrington asked about the follow-up steps.

Sharon Stevans spoke to the legislators about the importance of contributing to the United Way Campaign and about the giving goals set for County employees.

Alex Fumarola, County Budget Officer, presented the 2001 Tentative Budget. Mr. Plew asked if the position of telephone operator in the information office had been budgeted for. Mr. Fumarola said it had been and it was in the Department of Social Services’ budget. Mrs. Contento asked if it was for one or two people and Mr. Fumarola responded that one of the individuals had transferred, so it was necessary to budget for only one person.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 2001 Tentative Budget was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Stoker, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 3^rd Quarter Sales Tax Distribution Report from the Treasurer’s Office was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the List of Certified 2000 State Equalization Rates from the State Board of Real Property Services was ordered received and filed.

Sharon Stevens accepted the proclamation for "Long Term Care Appreciation Week (November 26^th – December 2^nd, 2000). She expressed her appreciation to the six hundred plus workers who care for our infirmed and elderly and said they deserved a public pat on the back.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 521-00

CREATE CAPITAL ACCOUNT

GENERATOR REPAIR (COB)

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the auxiliary generator at the County Office Building has been repaired and rebuilt by Penn Power Systems after proposals had been sought and approved by the Buildings and Grounds Committee, AND,

WHEREAS, said repairs are considered a capital project, AND,

WHEREAS, there is a balance of approximately $ 395,830 in the 1998 Bond Project, AND,

WHEREAS, the expense for the repair/rebuild of the auxiliary generator is $8,651.19 for the repair parts, $5,200.99 for the short block and $1,071.43 for a recored radiator totaling $ 14,923.61, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,

RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the Treasurer to create account number H 16265 54005 6020 in the amount of $ 14,923.61, AND, BE IT, FURTHER,

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be hereby authorized to pay for the repair/rebuild of the auxiliary generator at the County Office Building from account no. H16265 54005 6020.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 522-00

AMEND BUDGET/ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

BREAST HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department has been awarded an additional $8,476 by the New York State Health Department for the Breast Health Partnership Grant period 4/1/00 – 3/31/01, AND

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

WHEREAS, approval was granted to enter into the original grant and accept funds per resolution No. 192-00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that expenditure account A14475.54080 (Breast Partnership Grant) be increased in the amount of $8, 476 and revenue account A401343.43441 (Breast Partnership Grant) be increased in the amount of $8,476, AND, BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enter into this appendix to the original agreement with the State of New York to accept these funds, AND, BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 523-00

AMEND BUDGET/ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

TRAFFIC SAFETY/TRAVELING TOTS PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the State of New York through the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee has awarded the Cortland County Health Dept. $13,713 to fund the Traveling Tots Program for the period 10/1/00 - 9/30/01, AND

WHEREAS, this will fund a low cost car seat program, AND

WHEREAS, $12,533 is already in the 2000 budget ($6,993 for salaries and $5,540 for other than personal service), NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that expenditure account A14405.54080 (Traffic Safety) be increased by $1,180 and Revenue Account A401343.43444 be increased by $1,180, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enter into this agreement with the State of New York, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 524-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

(CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM)

WHEREAS, the State of NY Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee has awarded the Cortland County Health Department $575 to continue to participate in the statewide "Child Passenger Safety" program to increase the proper use and installation of child safety seats in New York State for the period 10/1/00 - 09/30/01, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that expenditure account A14145.54080 be increased in the amount of $575 and revenue account A141443.43450 be increased in the amount of $575, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enter into this agreement and accept these funds, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 525-00

AMEND AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

CENTRAL NY REGIONAL IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION SYSTEM

WHEREAS, the Onondaga County Health Dept. administers the Central NY Regional Immunization Information System Grant for the period 11/1/99 - 10/30/00 and would like to extend the contract until 03/31/01, AND

WHEREAS, increased funding would be available in the amount of $2,900 to improve immunization levels of preschool children, AND

WHEREAS, this money is already in the 2000 budget, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 526-00

AMEND AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

IMMUNIZATION ACTION PLAN

WHEREAS, the New York State Health Department would like to amend the Immunization Action Plan Grant for the period 11/1/99 - 10/30/00 to extend it until 03/31/01, AND

WHEREAS, increased grant funds in the amount of $11,667 would be available to improve immunization levels of preschool children, AND

WHEREAS, $8,517 of this funding would be to reimburse for salaries already in the budget, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that expenditure account A40155.54080 be increased by $3,150 and revenue account A401342.43437 be increased by $3,150, AND, BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enter into this agreement to receive the available grant funds and the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the above changes on his books and records for 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 527-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

(EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM, CHILD FIND PROGRAM AND CHILDREN

WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS GRANT)

WHEREAS, continued funding from the NYS Dept. of Health is available in the amount of $58,703 for these programs for children with special health care needs, for the contract period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, this amount has already been budgeted for in the 2000 & 2001 budget, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that upon review by the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enter into this agreement with the State of New York to accept these funds.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 528-00

AMEND AGREEMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/HOSPICE

(PATIENT SERVICES)

WHEREAS, the Hospice contracts for inpatient services with Cortland Memorial Hospital, AND

WHEREAS, said agreement covering the period of January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000 stipulates that "for patients without coverage by third party payers for conditions related to the terminal illness… the Hospital shall bill the Hospice at the rates quoted in compensation section IIIA", AND

WHEREAS, it is not fiscally responsible for the Hospice to be financially responsible for such charges, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this section of said agreement be amended to delete this condition upon review by the County Attorney and the CEO of the Cortland Memorial Hospital,

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

RESOLUTION NO. 529-00

RESOLUTION URGING THE ENACTMENT OF LEGISLATION TO CLARIFY THAT COUNTIES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR FAILING TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF A "SPECIAL DUTY" TO VICTIMS OF LEAD POISONING SIMPLY BY VIRTUE OF ADOPTING A CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PROTECTION PROGRAM

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, in the interests of children, several counties in the State of New York voluntarily provide Childhood Lead Poison Prevention Programs; and

WHEREAS, during the past several years, counties in New York State have been inundated with a series of lawsuits related to their voluntary Childhood Lead Poison Prevention Programs; and

WHEREAS, these lawsuits and future notice of claims will have a "chilling effect" with respect to county participation to promote the health of children and protect them from lead poisoning; and

WHEREAS, at least one Supreme Court Justice in New York State has found a "special duty" exists between a county health department and child exposed to lead resulting from alleged negligence of the child’s landlord to remove the lead hazard; and

WHEREAS, a judicial declaration of a "special duty" owed by the county will ultimately force counties to drastically alter their current Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention activities and turn inspection and other activities over to the New York State Department of Health, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature urges Governor Pataki and the New York State Legislature to enact legislation to clarify that counties are not liable for failing to satisfy the requirements of a "special duty" to victims of lead poisoning simply by virtue of adopting a childhood lead poisoning protection program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature shall forward copies of this Resolution to Governor George E. Pataki, the New York State Legislature and all others deemed necessary and proper.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 530-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER)

WHEREAS, the Certified Home Health Agency of the Cortland County Health Department is currently using a computerized billing and reporting system installed in 1998 as a BETA application, AND

WHEREAS, the promised clinical documentation software has not yet been functional, AND

WHEREAS, a significant change in the Medicare reimbursement system required a complete change in Medicare billing effective October 1, 2000, AND

WHEREAS, the current software vendor has not yet delivered functional billing software to bill Medicare services provided since October 1, 2000, AND

WHEREAS, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, NY, has a functioning software program for billing, reports and clinical which they are offering to the Certified Home Health Agency, AND

WHEREAS, the cost of this software includes installation, training, support and maintenance for the first 18 months; support and maintenance for months 19 – 36 and ongoing licensure fees after that time, AND

WHEREAS, the initial 12 months cost will be $188,660; the second 12-month cost will be $132,846; and the cost of the third 12-month period being $82,032, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Administrators of the Cortland County Health Department be and hereby are authorized to enter into a contract with St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center for the software, training, maintenance and support after review and approval by the County Attorney.

Mrs. Richards said County Attorney Knickerbocker had been consulted and it was not necessary to go out to bid for this resolution. Mr. Law questioned why this contract was for more than the term of office of the present legislature. He asked if that meant there would be no contract in effect at the end of 2001. Mr. Knickerbocker said everything depended on the type of contract and type of government. Mr. Forbes expressed concern because of the cost and wondered if the Health Department waited awhile, if the price would go down. Ms. Gailor, Director of Public Health, said they could not bill with the present system and current regulations. The present provider has made promises, but reality is different. She said this is the only program that is up and working and they will provide training and backup as well. Mr. Stoker asked about the possibility of a rebate from the original provider and Ms. Gailor said it was a possibility.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 531-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

CASEWORKER

WHEREAS, the position of Caseworker in the Department of Social Services will become vacant, 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 November 08, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

Mr. Plew asked why there was another vacancy in the Department of Social Services. Chairman Harrington suggested it would be appropriate to go into executive session, considering the nature of the question. On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, the Cortland County Legislature went into executive session at 11:41 a.m. On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Legislature came out of executive session at 11:48 a.m.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 532-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

CASE SUPERVISOR, GRADE B/SENIOR CASEWORKER/CASEWORKER

WHEREAS, the position of Case Supervisor, Grade B in the Department of Social Services is vacant due to promotion, AND

WHEREAS, the Human Resources/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 Case Supervisor, Grade B, (Grade 18, $28,924 - $32,676, Salary Grade Plan, competitive class), in the Department of Social Services on or after November 8, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Senior Caseworker (Grade 16, $26,941 - $30,377, Salary Grade Plan, competitive class), left vacant upon promotion of Senior Caseworker to Case Supervisor, Grade B, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Caseworker (Grade 14, $25,147 - $28,298, Salary Grade Plan, competitive class), left vacant upon promotion of Caseworker to Senior Caseworker, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay the person holding the aforesaid positions in biweekly installments in accordance with the Salary Grade Plan.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 533-00

AMEND BUDGET

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(NYS DIVISION OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE)

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP)

WHEREAS, additional 100% Federal funds have been allocated for the Home Energy Assistance Program for 1999 – 2000, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the County Budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating the sum of $50,000 to Account A61415.54800 HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that said books and records be hereby further amended by revenue in Account A60544.44641 FEDERAL AID HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM in the amount of $50,000, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 534-00

AMEND BUDGET

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(CHILD CARE BLOCK GRANT (DAY CARE)

(NYS DIVISION OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE)

WHEREAS, additional 100% Federal and State funds have been allocated for the New York State Child Care Block Grant (Day Care), NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the County Budget be and hereby is amended by appropriating the sum of $200,000 to Account A60555.54510 New York State Child Care Block Grant (Day Care), AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that said books and records be hereby further amended by revenue in Account A605544.44655 Federal Aid Day care in the amount of $150,000 and $50,000 to Account A605543.43655 State Aid Day Care, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 535-00

AMEND BUDGET

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(NYS DIVISION OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE

ENHANCED DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES PROGRAM)

WHEREAS, it is necessary to appropriate 100% Federal funds for the Enhanced Drug and Alcohol Services Program for the remainder of 2000, NOW THEREFORE,

RESOLVED, that said books and records be hereby amended as follows:

A62055.54080 Enhanced Drug and Alcohol Services Program $21,195.00

and revenue accounts

A4605544.44614 enhanced Drug and Alcohol Services Program $21,195.00

AND BE IT FURTHER,

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 536-00

AMEND 2000 BUDGET

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, STOA & OPERATING ASSISTANCE)

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

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

APPROPRIATIONS:

A80225.54081 Section 5311 STOA 46,000.00

A80225.54084 Section 5311 Operating Assistance 11,000.00

REVENUE

A802243.43314 Section 5311 STOA 46,000.00

A80224.44589 Section 5311 Operating Assistance 11,000.00

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

Mr. Wern asked if there had been any discussion about later hours for the bus system, perhaps some way of accommodating different shifts? Mr. Boise said it had been discussed with the Transportation Committee, but the problem had not been resolved.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 537-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION PROGRAM

(CORTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging has entered into a contract with the Cortland Memorial Hospital Long Term Home Health Care Program for the year 2000 to provide Meals on Wheels to LTHHCP clients, AND

WHEREAS, both parties wish to extend this agreement for the period January 1 through December 31, 2001, AND

WHEREAS, the Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Program will be reimbursed at the rate of $4.50 per meal, 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.

Before the vote on Agenda No. 24, Mr. Thomas requested and was given permission to abstain from voting. On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye and Mr. Thomas abstaining,

RESOLUTION NO. 538-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(CORTLAND HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL, INC.)

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging has entered into an agreement with the Cortland Housing Assistance Council, Inc. for the year 2000 to provide handyman, Weatherization and ramp installation services, AND

WHEREAS, both parties wish to extend this agreement for the period January 1 through December 31, 2001, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute said contract, after review and approval by the County Attorney, for an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 for handyman services, $17,000.00 for Weatherization services, and an amount to be determined by donations and possible grants for ramp installation, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay Cortland Housing Assistance Council, Inc. in accordance with the terms of said agreement after submission and audit of itemized documentation.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 539-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(CORTLAND CARE CENTER, INC.)

WHEREAS, funds have been made available through the New York State Office for the Aging Grant-in-Aid ($9,500.00, plus anticipated donations in the amount of $100.00), and the Office of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities ($21,000.00) for Adult Day Care services, AND

WHEREAS, the Area Agency on Aging wished to extend its contract with Cortland Care Center, Inc. for these services for the period January 1 through December 31, 2001, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute said contract, after review and approval by the County Attorney, for an amount not to exceed $30,500.00 plus donations, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay Cortland Care Center, Inc. in accordance with the terms of said agreement after submission and audit of itemized documentation.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 540-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

(OUTREACH WORKER)

WHEREAS, the position of Outreach Worker in the Area Agency on Aging Department 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 Outreach Worker, Grade 5, $18,912-21,067, competitive class, in the Area Agency on Aging Department on or after November 17, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the incumbent in the above-mentioned position in bi-weekly installments in accordance with the Salary Grade Plan.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 541-00

CREATE/FILL POSITION

DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT

VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMER TRAINEE

WHEREAS, the Personnel/Civil Service Office has classified a new position of Visual Basic Programmer Trainee in the Data Processing Department, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Personnel/Finance and Administration Committees recommend that one position of Visual Basic Programmer Trainee, (Grade 20, $31,107 - 35,208, Salary Grade Plan, competitive class), be and hereby is created with approval to fill effective 11/08/2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Salary Grade Plan be amended to include Visual Basic Programmer Trainee, (Grade 20, $31,107–35,208, Salary Grade Plan, competitive class), as indicated above, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Visual Basic Programmer position remain vacant until the Visual Basic Programmer Trainee completes probation/traineeship, 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 Salary Grade Plan.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 542-00

WHEREAS, WHEREAS, the Cortland County Safety Officer, with input from various department heads, has developed appropriate plans and procedures, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby adopts the Bloodborne Pathogens Policy and Exposure Plan, a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Legislature and the Personnel Officer, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Safety Officer is permitted to make changes to the Exposure Control Plan in order to maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and to keep the plan updated to current practices without further approval of the Legislature.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 543-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

(ETHAN ROGATI)

WHEREAS, Ethan Rogati, GIS Specialist in the Planning Department, has been invited to attend the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Open House in Boston, Massachusetts on November 15, 2000, and

WHEREAS, there would be no cost to Cortland County, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that Ethan Rogati, GIS Specialist in the Planning Department, be and hereby is authorized to attend the ESRI Open House on November 15, 2000 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 544-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT

(MIXED CLOTHING AND SHOES)

WHEREAS, the County Recycling Center accepts used clothing, AND

WHEREAS, Cyntex Company, PO Box 716, Hartsdale, NY 10530-0716 has offered to purchase such used clothing and shoes at per market value, AND

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Committee has recommended that an agreement be executed on behalf of Cortland County with Cyntex Company at their October 27, 2000 committee meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be and is hereby authorized to enter into a (1) one year revocable agreement with Cyntex Company for the sale of mixed clothing and shoes after approval by the County Attorney.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 545-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT

LANDFILL ATTENDANT (P/T)

WHEREAS, the position of Landfill Attendant (P/T) in the Solid Waste Department will become vacant due to reassignment, AND

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste/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 Landfill Attendant (P/T), $10.70/hr., labor class, in the Solid Waste Department on or after November 8, 2000, on a temporary basis pursuant to Civil Service Law 64.1(A) not to exceed March 1, 2001, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 11:58 a.m.

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