Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:12 am 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. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

Mr. Dwyer withdrew Agenda No. 01 (Authorize Purchase, Copy Machine, Central Services), Article Tabled To Day Certain.

AUTHORIZE PURCHASE

COPY MACHINE

CENTRAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, Central Services is in need of a new copy machine to properly serve Cortland County AND

WHEREAS, the lowest quotation was received from Danka, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that upon signing of the contract by the County Attorney or his designee, the Personnel Officer is authorized to purchase a Kodak 95 photocopier from Danka at a cost of $5,017 which is the total cost for a two-year lease with purchase at the end of two years, and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer is authorized to purchase a service contract for the above-referenced photocopier at an annual cost of $1,944.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Proclamation for Creamery Hills Day (October 19^th, 2000) was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the recognition of Joan Poskanzer for over thirty years of volunteering in the Cortland Community, was ordered received and filed. Chairman Harrington thanked her for her dedication to Cortland County and said it was a pleasure to acknowledge outstanding people in our community.

Mr. Bernard Thoma, Thoma Development Consultants, gave a brief history of the Empire Zones and explained the economic incentives available through the program. He explained the criteria necessary for a business to qualify and the benefits for those who do qualify. Mr. Thoma was careful to explain that the Empire Zone benefits are financed by New York State and do not come from local tax dollars or cause a reduction in local tax dollars. Area maps were displayed to designate tentative zones. Mr. Law questioned the benefits for those who live outside the City of Cortland. Mr. Thoma explained that they had very little leeway because the zone was designated as a result of the latest census. Chairman Harrington explained that New York State is flexible, once the County has been accepted into the zone program

Chairman Harrington introduced Ms. Jay Sedlack, Executive Director of Cooperative Extension of Cortland County.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, the County Dog License Monthly Report from the Treasurer’s Office was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Stoker and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Management Letter from Richard M. McNeilly, CPA, was ordered received and filed.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 499-00

APPOINT MEMBER

ALCOHOL SUBCOMMITTEE

(COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD)

WHEREAS, Gerard Richards has resigned his term on the Alcohol Subcommittee of the Community Services Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Terri Atwood, PO Box 297, 25 East Main Street, Marathon, NY 13803, be appointed to the Alcohol Subcommittee of the Community Services Board with a term expiring on December 31, 2002.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 500-00

AMENDMENT TO BUDGET FOR

TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

HVAC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT

WHEREAS, on July 14, 1993, via Resolution #297, this Legislature endorsed the Tompkins Cortland Community College Campus Master Plan developed by Thomas Associates/Saratoga Associates, AND

WHEREAS, on May 11, 1994, via Resolution #218, this Legislature accepted the financial arrangements and related details for Phase I of said Campus Master Plan, AND

WHEREAS, on May 13, 1998, via Resolution #168-98 this Legislature approved the expenditure of campus master plan funds in an amount not to exceed $7,500 for a study of the College’s HVAC system by Thomas Associates, contingent upon approval of a similar resolution by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, AND

WHEREAS, on December 18, 1998 via Resolution #479-98, this Legislature approved an amendment to said Campus Master Plan to include the HVAC system replacement project, contingent upon approval of a similar resolution by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, AND

WHEREAS, approximately $1,250,000 in funds allocated by Tompkins and Cortland Counties and the State of New York remains available to address the infrastructure needs of the building, AND

WHEREAS, the bids for the replacement of the HVAC system that were opened on September 8, 2000, were $1,500,000 over budget, therefore there is a need to amend the total budget for this project, AND

WHEREAS, the scope of the project cannot be reduced without impairing the intent of providing a quality educational facility, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the total budget be increased in the amount of $1,500,000 for a total budget not to exceed $7,071,250 with the net additional cost to the campus master plan of $5,821,250, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that subject to the approval of amendment to said Campus Master Plan by the State and the appropriation of 50 percent State funding ($2,910,625), this Legislature does hereby approve the undertaking of the HVAC system replacement and the appropriation of the Cortland County portion of the 50 percent ($2,910,625) of the local sponsor share, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that it is understood that the Cortland County share will be $1,076,931 (37%) and the Tompkins County share will be $1,833,694 (63%) based upon the average ratio of annual FTEs from Tompkins and Cortland Counties from 1976-77 to 1997-98, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that Tompkins Cortland Community College submits to the State appropriate applications and information necessary for approval and funding of the amendment to the Campus Master Plan, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution be sent to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, the Board of Trustees of Tompkins Cortland Community College, the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York, and the State University Construction Fund, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 501-00

AMEND BUDGET/ISSUE BUDGET NOTE

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

UTILITY ACCOUNT

WHEREAS, there is an anticipated deficit in Buildings and Grounds Account No.A16205 54025, Utilities for the remained of 2000, AND,

WHEREAS, Contingency Account No. A19905 54775 has $ 26,515.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,

RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to transfer $ 26,515.00 from Contingency Account No. A19905 54775 to Buildings and Grounds Account No. A16205 54025, Utilities, AND, BE IT, FURTHER,

RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to issue a Budget Note in the amount of $ 63,485.00 to be appropriated to the Buildings and Grounds Account No. A16205 54025, Utilities, AND BE IT, FURTHER,

RESOLVED, that the Budget Note will be issued on December 30, 2000 to mature on December 31, 2000 with an interest rate note to exceed 6.0%, AND, BE IT, FURTHER,

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend his books and records to reflect a total of $90,000.00 be appropriated to Buildings and Grounds Account No. A16205 54025, Utilities for the year 2000.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 502-00

LEAVE OF ABSENCE/APPROVAL TO FILL

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

WHEREAS, a Building Maintenance Worker in the Buildings and Grounds Department has requested a leave of absence, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature approves the requested leave of absence and grants permission to fill the Building Maintenance Worker position on a temporary basis pursuant to Civil Service Law 64.1(A) not to exceed to March 1, 2001, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 503

AUTHORIZE APPLICATION & AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT FUNDS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

(SWAP GRANTS)

WHEREAS, Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) allocation funds for Phase II April 1, 2000 to March 31, 2000 are available through an application and agreement with the New York State Department of Health; AND,

WHEREAS, the funds are to be used for completion of Source Water Assessments for Public Drinking Water Supply Systems by the Cortland County Health Department via either existing staff and/or sub-contract to other agencies and/or individuals as needed; AND,

WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department will receive an allocation fund in the amount of $5,700.00 for Phase II of this program; NOW,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that expenditure account #A40195.54080 be increased in the amount of $5,700.00 and revenue account #A401943.43452 be increased in the amount of $5,700, AND, BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon review and approval of the County Attorney, the Cortland County Health Department enter int othis Application and Agreement for Phase II funding of the Source Water Assessment Program and execute agreements with other agencies and/or individuals as needed to complete the work plan, 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. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 504-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/HOSPICE UNIT

(PASTORAL CARE COORDINATOR – PT)

WHEREAS, the position of Pastoral Care Coordinator (PT) in the Health Department – Hospice Unit will become vacant due to resignation, AND

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

RESOLVED, that the Cortland Legislature hereby approves the filling of Pastoral Care Coordinator (PT), non-competitive class, $13.82-15.55/hr., in the Health Department – Hospice Unit on or after October 25, 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.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 505-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH)

WHEREAS, the NYS Office of Mental Health has approved additional Medicaid for certain clinic and continuing day treatment programs which are not eligible for comprehensive outpatient program funding, AND

WHEREAS, the Horizon House continuing day treatment program is eligible for the additional Medicaid, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Director of Community Services, upon review by the County Attorney, be and hereby is authorized to enter into an agreement with the NYS Office of Mental Health to obtain additional Medicaid funding for the Horizon House program retroactive to 4/1/00.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 506-00

AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH TOWN OF

HOMER FOR CONTROL OF SNOW AND

ICE ON COUNTY ROADS

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, it is provided by Section 135-A of the Highway Law that a County may enter into contracts with Towns for control of snow and ice conditions on County Roads for periods not to exceed ten (10) years when authorized by the County Legislature, and

WHEREAS, The Highway Committee has recommend that the County employ Town Highway forces on a contract basis for snow and ice control on County roads at the rate of $ 1,700.00 per mile, and

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee of this Legislature has recommended that the County enter into an agreement with the Town of Homer to control snow and ice on one (1) mile of County road during the 2000-2001 snow season for the amount of $ 1,700.00, to be paid as follows: One-fourth in December 2000($425.00), One-fourth in February 2001($425.00) and One-half in April of 2001 ($850.00), therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to execute such an agreement with the Town of Homer subject to the approval of the County Attorney.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 507-00

AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH TOWN OF

TAYLOR FOR CONTROL OF SNOW AND

ICE ON COUNTY ROADS

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, it is provided by Section 135-A of the Highway Law that a County may enter into contracts with Towns for control of snow and ice conditions on County Roads for periods not to exceed ten (10) years when authorized by the County Legislature, and

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee has recommended that the County employ Town Highway forces on a contract basis for snow and ice control on County roads at the rate of $ 1,700.00 per mile, and

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee of this Legislature has recommended that the County enter into an agreement with the Town of Taylor to control snow and ice on 19.98 miles of County roads during the 2000-2001 snow season for the amount of $ 33,966.00, to be paid as follows: One-fourth in December 2000($8,491.50), one-fourth in February of 2001($ 8,491.00) and One-half in April of 2001($ 16,983.00) of now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to execute such an agreement with the Town of Taylor subject to the approval of the County Attorney.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 508-00

AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH TOWN OF

CINCINNATUS FOR CONTROL OF SNOW

AND ICE ON COUNTY ROADS

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, it is provided by Section 135-A of the Highway Law that a County may enter into contracts with Towns for control of snow and ice conditions on County roads by the County Legislature, and

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee has recommended that the County employ Town Highway forces on a contract basis for snow and ice control on County roads at the rate of $ 1,700.00 per mile, and

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee of this Legislature has recommended that the County enter into an agreement with the Town of Cincinnatus to control snow and ice on 6.00 miles of County roads during the 2000-2001 snow season for the amount of $ 10,200.00, to be paid as follows: One-fourth in December 2000($2,550.00), One-fourth in February of 2001(2,550.00) and One-half in April of 2001($5,100.00), now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to execute such an agreement with the Town of Cincinnatus subject to the approval of the County Attorney.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 509-00

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 resignation, AND

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee/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 Motor Equipment Operator I, $12.34 - $13.38, Salary Grade Plan, non-competitive class, in the Highway Department on or after October 25, 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.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 510-00

CREATE/APPROVAL TO FILL

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING SPECIALIST

OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

WHEREAS, the Office of Employment and Training has accomplished the development and oversight of On-the-Job Training contracts with area employers by engaging in a subcontract with a former NYS Department of Labor area representative, AND

WHEREAS, the most recent contract with the individual performing these duties and responsibilities has concluded, AND

WHEREAS, the County Personnel Officer has determined the performing of this work to be part-time and sporadic, AND

WHEREAS, the Office of Employment and Training has access to Federal Workforce Investment Act funds sufficient to support this program activity, AND

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

RESOLVED, that one (1) position of On-the-Job Training Specialist be created under the County Management Compensation Plan, with approval to fill on or after October 25, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, the position will be classified part-time and compensated at a rate of $25 per hour up to a maximum of $8,400 per fiscal year, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 511-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

EMPLOYMENT and TRAINING GRANT ADMINISTRATION

(JUDY DAVISON, ROSEMARY MOONEY,

MARTHA HUBBARD TC-3)

WHEREAS, the Department of Employment and Training Grant Administration has been awarded a United States Community Adjustment and Investment Program ("CAIP") grant in the amount of $450,000 to implement training programs to preserve jobs at 5 local manufacturing companies, AND

WHEREAS, a requirement of the grant is participation in a national "CAIP" conference in El Paso, Texas on November 29 and 30, AND

WHEREAS, said participation required a presentation of our local project as well as workshops on accessing the grant funds and meeting reporting requirements, AND

WHEREAS, the "CAIP" will pay the full expenses for one conference attendee and the Department of Employment and Training Grant Administration has researched the availability of Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds to pay for the remaining 2 project representatives, and such funds are able to be accessed out of the E&T Grant Administration budget, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Judy Davison, Director of Employment and Training Grant Administration, Rosemary Mooney, Employment and Training Fiscal Coordinator, and Martha Hubbard, Business and Development Training Specialist Tompkins Cortland Community College be and hereby are authorized to attend the "CAIP" Conference in El Paso Texas on November 29 and 30, 2000.

Chairman Harrington took the opportunity to publicly congratulate Ms. Judy Davison and her staff for the successful application for the grant and to thank them for the expertise and hard work that has benefited Cortland County. Mr. Boise added his appreciation and noted that Diane Ferri, Executive Secretary, fills a crucial role in the office and her organizational skills are appreciated.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 512-00

AUTHORIZE TUITION

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

(VICKI CARLE)

WHEREAS, Vicki Carle, Senior Keyboard Specialist, has requested permission to enroll for a class at TC-3 and has received the necessary approval from the Department Head, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that said employee be and hereby is authorized to enroll at TC-3 for Academic Writing I, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to reimburse Vicki Carle $400.00 for cost of tuition for the above course upon successful completion of said course.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 513-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

(COMMUNICATIONS SHIFT SUPERVISOR/DISPATCHER )

WHEREAS, the position of Communications Shift Supervisor in the Sheriff's Department will become vacant due to reassignment, AND

WHEREAS, the Judiciary and Public Safety/Finance and Administration Committees recommend the position be filled on upon vacancy, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of a Communications Shift Supervisor (Grade 11-A, Sheriff's Contract, $25,639-27,149, competitive class) in the Sheriff's Department on or after October 25, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Dispatcher (Grade 10, Sheriff's Contract, $25,024-26,534, competitive class) left vacant upon promotion of Dispatcher to Communications Shift Supervisor, on or after October 25, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay the incumbents in the above-mentioned positions in bi-weekly installments in accordance with the Sheriff's Contract.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 514-00

DEFERRED COMPENSATION RESOLUTION

TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE MODEL PLAN

PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the New York State Deferred Compensation Board (the "Board"), pursuant to Section 5 of the New York State Finance Law ("Section 5") and the Regulations of the New York State Deferred Compensation Board (the "Regulations"), has promulgated the Model Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of Cortland County (the "Model Plan’) and offers the Model Plan for adoption by local employers; AND

WHEREAS, Cortland County, pursuant to Section 5 and the Regulations, has adopted and currently administers the Model Plan known as the Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of Cortland County; AND

WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2000, the Board amended the Model Plan to include modifications required by the U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service (the "Internal Revenue Service") in conjunction with a favorable letter ruling that it issued concerning the status of the Model Plan as an "eligible deferred compensation plan" under Section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code and to permit participants who elect to receive benefit distributions in the form of a larger initial distribution followed by smaller installment payments to delay the commencement of installment payments for a period of just less than two years from the payment of the initial distribution; AND

WHEREAS, the Board has offered for adoption the amended and restated Model Plan to each Model Plan sponsored by a local employer in accordance with the Regulations; AND

WHEREAS, upon due deliberation, Cortland County has concluded that it is prudent and appropriate to amend the Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of Cortland County by adopting the amended and restated Model Plan. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that Cortland County hereby amends the Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of Cortland County effective October 31, 2000 by adopting the amended and restated Model Plan effective January 1, 2000, in the form available in the Personnel/Civil Service Office.

Before the vote, Mr. Dwyer offered a friendly amendment to change the date in the resolution to read ‘October 31, 2000’, was seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 515-00

AMEND BUDGET/ISSUE BUDGET NOTE

PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

(PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT)

WHEREAS, there exists a deficiency in Professional Services account no. A14305.54055, AND

WHEREAS, it will be necessary to issue a budget note in the amount of $10,000 to cover projected expenditures through the end of 2000, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to issue a budget note in the amount of $10,000 to be appropriated to account no. A14305.54055, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 516-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

MUNICIPAL PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

AND

PERSONNEL CLERK

WHEREAS, the position of Municipal Personnel Technician in the Personnel/Civil Service Department is vacant due to resignation, AND

WHEREAS, the position of Personnel Clerk in the Personnel/Civil Service Department vacant due to a promotion, AND

WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee/Finance and Administration Committee recommend that the positions be filled, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Municipal Personnel Technician Trainee, Competitive Class, Grade H: $17,600 - $25,483 Management Compensation Plan with a salary of $22,492; and Personnel Clerk, Competitive Class, Grade H: $17,600 - $25,483, in the Personnel/Civil Service Department on or after October 16, 2000 and October 25, 2000 respectively.

Mrs. Contento noted that this was another long-term County employee leaving and perhaps it was time to start asking questions.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Law and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Richards, Mr. Harrington, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Thomas, Mr. VanDee and Mrs. Contento voting nay,

RESOLUTION NO. 517-00

AMEND BUDGET/ISSUE BUDGET NOTE

AUTHORIZE PURCHASE

COPY MACHINE

CENTRAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, Central Services is in need of a new copy machine to properly serve Cortland County, AND

WHEREAS, the lowest quotation was received from Danka, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer is authorized to purchase a Kodak 95 photocopier from Danka at a cost of $4,400 which is the total cost, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer is authorized to purchase a service contract for the above-referenced photocopier at an annual cost of $1,944, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to issue a budget note in the amount of $4,400 to be appropriated to account no. A16705.52015, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that said note shall be dated December 30, 2000, shall mature on December 31, 2000 and shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed 6%, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

Mr. Forbes asked if it was procedure to first request funds from the contingency account and then issue budget notes. Mr. Harrington said that was correct and since the contingency fund had been depleted, it was now necessary for the departments to issue budget notes.

Mr. Thomas withdrew Agenda No. 25 (Establish Mandatory Compliance With The County-Wide House Numbering System, Planning Department).

ESTABLISH MANDATORY COMPLIANCE WITH THE COUNTY-WIDE

HOUSE NUMBERING SYSTEM

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 245 for the year 1982 adopted a County-wide house numbering system which establishes legal addresses for all businesses and residences in the County, outside of Villages and the City of Cortland.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for all businesses and residences in the County, outside the Villages and the City of Cortland, to use and display the correct address as established by the County-wide house numbering system in recognition of the need for quick response of emergency services, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the County Legislature establishes that there be mandatory compliance with the County-wide house numbering system as the legal address for all businesses and residences in the County, outside of Villages and the City of Cortland, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that each business and residential structure shall display the correct address so as to be clearly readable from the road.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Meiczinger and adopted, all members present voting aye on a roll call vote, except Mr. Boise, Mrs. Brown, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Dwyer, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Harrington voting nay,

RESOLUTION NO. 518-00

INCREASE SALARY

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT

(DIRECTOR OF SOLID WASTE)

WHEREAS, the Director of Solid Waste has been managing the Recycling Center in addition to his regular responsibilities at the Landfill in the absence of a Recycling Coordinator since November 1997, AND

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee recommend a salary increase, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approve the salary increase from $48,666 TO $52,160 annually, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that said salary increase be effective November 1, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay the Director of Solid Waste in bi-weekly installments in accordance with the salary set by this resolution.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 519-00

AUTHORIZE HOLIDAY CLOSING

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, 1991 Resolution No. 31 exchanged the day after Thanksgiving Holiday with the opening day of deer season for 1991, AND

WHEREAS, a majority of the Solid Waste Department Employees and the Solid Waste Department's Division of Recycling have again requested the change for 2001, AND

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Committee has recommended that the practice continue, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the County Holiday, Friday after Thanksgiving 2001 be exchanged with the opening day of deer season (November 19, 2001) for the Department of Solid Waste.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 520-00

AUTHORIZE AMNESTY DAYS

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT

(MUNICIPAL CLEANUP)

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Committee of this Legislature has recommended at their October 12, 2000 meeting that municipalities in Cortland County be granted 2 days per year, (one in the spring and one in the fall) to dispose of wastes other than garbage at no charge, AND

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Department is to be authorized to set dates of such Amnesty days, AND

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Department is to be authorized to establish the guidelines for such disposal, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that May 16, and October 17, shall be designated as the 2001 dates that municipalities within Cortland County may dispose of their wastes at the Cortland County Landfill at no charge, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the only vehicles exempt from the tipping fee payment on the aforementioned dates will be local municipal vehicles bearing Official NYS License Plates or their designated agents with a letter from the respective Chief Executive Officer, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that only metal objects (including white goods), tires, construction and demolition wastes, and tree wastes will be accepted and shall be separated by category at the landfill site by the municipality making delivery, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Department of Solid Waste shall furnish the Legislature with an accounting of all wastes delivered to the landfill on the Amnesty days.

Mr. VanDee advised the legislators that while this was one day for the spring and the fall, the Solid Waste Committee was looking at the possibility of offering it for a week in the spring, primarily because of the West Nile Virus.

Mr. Thomas, LD #14, gave Chairman Harrington a petition signed by the neighbors of the Cortland County Airport, opposing the installation of the proposed security fence.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

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