Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 7:52 p.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, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

The presentation of the Eugene Leombruno Award was withdrawn from the agenda. Mr. O’Mara explained that the recipient, Dan Bilodeau, was unable to attend the legislative session and the award would be presented at the next Youth Board meeting. Mr. O’Mara praised Mr. Bilodeau’s volunteer work with the McGraw Recreation Commission, and said he was a worthy recipient.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the week of September 30 – October 7, 2000 was designated as Cornell Cooperative Extension Week and National 4-H Week in Cortland County.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the bid report from the Area Agency on Aging, for miscellaneous groceries and frozen foods was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Boise and adopted, all members present voting aye, the State of New York, State Board of Real Property Services, list of certified 2000 State Equalization Rates was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Stoker, seconded by Mr. Boise and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Errors and Omissions Report (B. Bowle) from Real Property Tax Services was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Law, seconded by Mr. Boise and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 1999 Annual Report from the Cortland County Department of Highways was ordered received and filed.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 451-00

RESOLUTION SETTING THE MINIMUM VALUE OF FIXED ASSETS WHICH WILL BE RECORDED IN CORTLAND COUNTY’S FIXED ASSET RECORDS

TREASURER’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Treasurer’s Office is updating the fixed asset inventory of Cortland County using new computer software, AND,

WHEREAS, pursuant to GASB 34, Cortland County will be required to report historical cost and depreciation for Capital Assets and Infrastructure Assets, AND,

WHEREAS, the Auditor for Cortland County has recommended that the current threshold for fixed asset reporting should be increased, NOW,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, fixed assets costing $500.00 or more shall be recorded in the Treasurer’s Office and such assets, where practical, shall be identified with an identification number and the words "PROPERTY OF CORTLAND COUNTY."

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

RESOLUTION NO. 452-00

CORRECT TAX WARRANTS, ROLLS & BILLS

REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES

(BILLY J. BOWLE)

WHEREAS, the Director of Real Property Tax Services petitioned this Legislature for the purpose of correcting certain errors on the following, made in the 1999 tax roll and payable in 2000:

TAX MAP # ASSESSED TO

6. BILLY J. BOWLE

TOWN DATED

CUYLER 8/23/00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the tax roll, warrants and tax bills of the aforementioned town be corrected as regulated in said applications and that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to make such charge backs, withholding, refunds, payments, and denials and to make sure corrections and changes in his books and records as may be necessary by reason of the relief sought in said application.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 453-00

AMEND BUDGET

REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES

(STAR FUNDS)

WHEREAS, Cortland County has received $3,381.60 from the State of New York, the Town of Preble and the Town of Scott to help offset the additional costs of meeting the requirements of the School Tax Relief (STAR) program, AND

WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Office is the county department charged with addressing these new requirements, AND

WHEREAS, said $3,381.60 has been deposited in account #A3040 (State Aid – Real Property Tax Administration), NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that appropriation account A13555.54005 be increased by $3,381.60 and revenue account #A3040 be increased by the same, 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. Contento, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 454-00

AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 275-00

BELL AND SPINA CONTRACT

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, Resolution 275-00 authorized a contract with Bell & Spina Architects and Planners PC to study the electrical problem at the Cortland County Courthouse, AND,

WHEREAS, a subsequent study and recommendation to the Buildings and Grounds Committee to correct the problems at the Courthouse indicates that corrective action is estimated at $ 50,220.00, AND,

WHEREAS, the current contract does not allow for Architectural and Engineering fees plus reimbursable expenses to complete the bid specifications for this project, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,

RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes an amendment to the current contract to include $4,565.00 plus reimbursable expenses i.e.: printing & photography to complete the bid specifications and proceed with this project through the remainder of the bidding process, upon approval of the County Attorney.

Mr. Harrington suggested there might be some difficulty with the wording, but Mrs. Contento said it was written correctly. She said the study had already been done and now the time had come to fix the problems.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 455-00

CREATE/FILL POSITION

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

WHEREAS, a Building Maintenance Worker in the Buildings and Grounds Department will be on a Leave of Absence, AND

WHEREAS, the Personnel/Civil Service Office has classified a temporary position of Building Maintenance Worker in the Department of Buildings and Grounds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that one temporary position of Building Maintenance Worker, (Grade 6, $19,479 - $21,725) be and hereby is created with approval to fill on or after September 27, 2000 for up to six (6) weeks, or whenever the incumbent returns, whichever is sooner, 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 Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 456-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

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

(CATHERINE FEUERHERM, MARY ANN HALEY)

WHEREAS, Catherine Feuerherm, Director and Mary Ann Haley, Supervisor, have requested permission to attend the National Zero to Three Conference in Washington, D.C. November 30 – December 3 at a cost not to exceed $1,550 for both attendees, AND

WHEREAS, the conference covers the latest political and clinical practice issues in the early childhood arena, AND

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

RESOLVED, that Catherine Feuerherm and Mary Ann Haley are authorized to attend the National Zero – Three Conference in Washington, D.C. held November 30 – December 3, 2000 at a cost not to exceed $1,550 for both attendees, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes and directs the County Treasurer to reimburse Catherine Feuerherm, Director and Mary Ann Haley, Supervisor for all costs associated with this conference not to exceed $1,550 for both attendees.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 457-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION

(BRENDA TWOMEY)

WHEREAS, the Home Care Association of New York State, Inc. is sponsoring a two day workshop on Home Care Supervisory Institute, AND

WHEREAS, Brenda Twomey, Supervising Public Health Nurse would benefit greatly from this workshop, AND

WHEREAS, funds are available to cover attendance at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that Brenda Twomey, Supervising Public Health Nurse, be and hereby is authorized to attend the Home Care Association of New York State's Workshop on Home Care Supervisory Institute in Saratoga, New York, on October 17 and 18, 2000 at a cost not to exceed $680.00.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 458-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION

MEDICAL TYPIST (PT)

WHEREAS, the position of Medical Typist (PT) in the Health Department – Nursing Division will become vacant due to resignation, AND

WHEREAS, the Health Committee/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 Medical Typist (PT), $10.70 - $11.94/hr., non-competitive, in the Health Department – Nursing Unit on or after September 27, 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 Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 459-00

ABOLISH/CREATE/FILL POSITION

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

SR. ACCOUNT CLERK/TYPIST/MEDICAL SERVICES CLERK

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

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

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

RESOLVED, that one position of Medical Services Clerk, (Grade 7, $20,068 - $22,409) be created with approval to fill, 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 Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. O’Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 460-00

AMEND BUDGET/AMEND AGREEMENT

MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

(MENTAL HYGIENE AGENCIES)

WHEREAS, the NYS Office of Mental Health has approved a Cost Of Living Adjustment for $4,715.00 in additional state aid in 2000 for Mental Hygiene Agencies in Cortland County, 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 amend the budgets and agreements for the following agencies:

AGENCY APPROPRIATION REVENUE AMOUNT

Family Counseling Services A65305 54820 and A431042 43490 $1,032.00

Catholic Charities A43135 54820 and A431042 43490 $ 625.00

Mental Health Association A43265 54820 and A431042 43490 $ 112.00

Franziska Racker Center A43225 54820 and A431042 43490 $ 582.00

J.M.M. Murray Center A43235 54055 and A431042 43490 $ 227.00

Cortland Memorial Hospital A43255 54820 and A431042 43490 $ 324.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the following Appropriation and Revenue accounts be increased:

Mental Health Clinic A43105 54800 and A431042 43490 $ 660.00

Intensive Case Management A43125 54800 and A431042 43490 $ 105.00

Family Support Services A43145 54800 and A431042 43490 $ 892.00

Horizon House A43205 54800 and A431042 43490 $ 156.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 461-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

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

WHEREAS, the Highway/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/hr., non-competitive class) on or after September 28, 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. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 462-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

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

WHEREAS, the Highway/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 the Motor Equipment Operator I position, $12.34 - $13.38/hr., Salary Grade Plan, Non-Competitive Class, on or after September 28, 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. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Stoker and adopted, all members present voting aye,

RESOLUTION NO. 463-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

CARPENTER

WHEREAS, the position of Carpenter in the Highway Department will be vacant due to promotion, AND

WHEREAS, the Highway/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 Carpenter, ($13.10 - $14.20/hr., Salary Grade Plan, Non-Competitive Class), in the Highway Department on or after September 28, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 464-00

CREATE/FILL POSITION

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

CARPENTER

WHEREAS, the Personnel/Civil Service Office has classified a new position of Carpenter in the Highway Department, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, one position of Carpenter, ($13.10 - $14.20/hr., non-competitive class, Salary Grade Plan), be and hereby is created with approval to fill on or after September 28, 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 Salary Grade Plan.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 465-00

ACCEPT BIDS/AUTHORIZE PURCHASE

AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION

MISCELLANEOUS GROCERIES AND FROZEN FOODS

WHEREAS, bids were received on September 14, 2000 for the period October 1, 2000 through November 30, 2000 for the purchase of miscellaneous groceries and frozen foods in accordance with specifications on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Cortland County Legislature, for use by the Area Agency on Aging, AND

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

WHEREAS, the following bids were received:

Cortland Produce, 224 Central Ave., Cortland, NY 13045

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

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

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

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

RESOLVED, that each of the abovementioned department is authorized and directed to purchase said items from aforementioned bidders for the period October 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 Mr. Thomas and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Contento, Mr. VanDee and Mr. Dafoe voting nay,

RESOLUTION NO. 466-00

ABOLISH/CREATE/ FILL POSITION

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

CASEWORKER (TEMPORARY)/CASEWORKER (PERMANENT)

WHEREAS, the funding for the Temporary Caseworker will no longer be available as of September 30, 2000, AND

WHEREAS, the Temporary Caseworker position – one (1) year maximum under Civil Service Law 64.1(B) will expire on September 30, 2000, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that one position of Caseworker, Grade 14 – temporary, $25,147 - $28,298, Salary Grade Plan, be and hereby is abolished, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that one position of Caseworker, (Grade 14, $25,147 - $28,298, competitive class), be and hereby is created effective September 28, 2000 with immediate approval to fill as long as Federal or State monies are available to cover all wages/fringes of the permanent Caseworker position, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 467-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

CASEWORKER

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

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

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Caseworker (Grade 14, $25,147 - $28,298, competitive class) in the Department of Social Services on or after September 28, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the incumbent in biweekly installments in accordance with the General Unit CSEA Salary Grade Plan.

Mrs. Contento said this was another resignation and she had a number for everyone to call and find out about the problems. Mr. VanDee added that he had received calls and there are problems in the department, other than money. Mr. Dafoe said he agreed with Mr. VanDee and Mrs. Meiczinger reminded everyone that it was not always negative comments coming from the Department of Social Services. Mr. Boise said he’d had discussions about the problems when he was in Albany recently and that the problems of turnover are not unique to Cortland County. He was told that employing four-year degree people in stressful situations for low wages leads to high turnover rates.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 468-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER TRAINEE

WHEREAS, the position of Social Welfare Examiner Trainee 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 Welfare Examiner Trainee, Grade 7, $20,068-22,409, competitive class, in the Department of Social Services on or after September 28, 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. 469-00

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 $145,640 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 $109,230 and $36,410 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,

RESOLUTION NO. 470-00

AMEND BUDGET

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

(TRANSFERS)

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the following transfers on his 2000 books and records:

FROM:

A61095.54800 Family Assistance $670,000

TO:

A61195.54800 Child Care $650,000

A60105.54800 Adm – Program Expense $20,000

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

RESOLUTION NO. 471-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

AMEND BUDGET/ROLLOVER ACCOUNT

YOUTH BUREAU

DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES

OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE & DELINQUENCY PREVENTION

WHEREAS, the Chairman of the County Legislature was authorized to sign the agreement (Resolution 336-00) with the OJJDP so that the Youth Bureau may apply for the second year of funding for a grant in the amount of $69,648.00 for the After Hours Program, AND

WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau has been awarded these funds for a second year to contract with the Franziska Racker Center (formerly Special Children’s Center) and the After Hours Program to expand services for severely emotionally disturbed youth during the after school hours and the summer, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature be authorized and directed to sign the agreement with the DCJS/OJJDP, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Appropriation/Revenue Accounts A73195 54820/A731243 43837 ($69,648.00) be increased and continue to be opened from 10/1/00 – 9/30/01, 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 2001-01, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that in the event the County does not receive the appropriate funds from the Division of Criminal Justice Services and/or the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the County shall not be liable to pay any of its own funds to meet any deficiency under the terms of the contracts.

Mr. O’Mara offered a friendly amendment to Agenda No. 28, was seconded by Mr. Boise and adopted, with all members present voting aye. The friendly amendment reduced the term of the contract from five years to two, on the principle that a newly elected legislature should not be committed to a contract from the previous administration. On the motion of Mr. O’Mara, seconded by Mr. Boise and adopted, all members present voting aye, the amended Agenda No. 28 became

RESOLUTION NO. 472-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

(JAIL PHYSICIAN)

WHEREAS, New York State Law requires a county to engage a jail physician, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Sheriff is authorized to renew the agreement with the jail physician for the Cortland County Jail, commencing January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that payment for jail physician shall not exceed $4,840.00 per month in 2001.

Mr. O’Mara withdrew Agenda No. 29 (Reclassify Positions, Court Attendants/Correctional Officers, Sheriff’s Department) when there were questions on the positions. Chairman Harrington suggested that Mr. O’Mara seek legal opinion and bring the issue back at a later date.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 473-00

AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT

DATA PROCESSING

(Lexis-Nexis)

WHEREAS, the Contractual Agreement with Lexis-Nexis used in various County Departments has expired on December 31st, 1999 AND

WHEREAS, a new Contractual Agreement has been negotiated with Lexis-Nexis, one for Cortland County Offices as follows:

Terms: 12 months

Payments: 12 months @ $ 735.00

Total Contract Price: $8,820.00

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature be and hereby is authorized to sign an agreement on behalf of the Cortland County Data Processing Department, upon the approval of the County Attorney.

Mr. Forbes commented that there was no start date listed in the resolution and questioned if the new contract was going back to January 1st, 2000? Mr. Dwyer responded with a ‘yes’.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 474-00

ABOLISH/CREATE/APPROVAL TO FILL

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE OFFICE

WHEREAS, the need for the position of Executive Secretary in the Personnel/Civil Service and Legislative offices has been established, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that one half-time position of Keyboard Specialist in the Legislative Office be abolished effective at 12:01 a.m. on September 28, 2000, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that one position of Executive Secretary be created in the Personnel/Civil Service Office with approval to fill effective at 12:01 a.m. on September 28, 2000, and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the wages and fringe benefits will be split between the Personnel/Civil Service Office and the Legislative office, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to transfer $3,273.73 to A143042.42126 Salary Reimbursement, AND BE IT FURTHER

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 475-00

AUTHORIZE TUITION

ANN HOMER

NATIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE

WHEREAS, Ann Homer has requested tuition reimbursement in the amount of $150 to attend the National Training Conference sponsored by the National Association of Parliamentarians to be held October 20-22, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia, AND

WHEREAS, Ann Homer is paying all travel, lodging, meal, and other associated costs and will be using fringe benefit time to attend the conference, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Personnel and Finance and Administration Committees recommend that Cortland County reimburse Ann Homer the tuition cost of $150.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 476-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

(LAURIE GOSSE)

RESOLVED, that with the approval of the Personnel/Finance and Administration Committees, Laurie Gosse, Personnel Clerk, be and hereby is authorized to attend the Civil Service Institute in Albany, New York, October 2-6, 2000, November 27-December 1, 2000, January 8-12, 2001 and February 5-9, 2001, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that there is a cost of approximately $2280.00 to the County for this training, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that monies have been budgeted in both the 2000 and 2001 budgets to cover these expenses.

Mr. Forbes asked about a breakdown in the costs for the training sessions. Chairman Harrington said he did not have the specific breakdown in this case, but he knew from past experience that most of the money was for lodging and association fees.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 477-00

APPROVAL TO FILL

SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT

RECYCLING ATTENDANT (PART-TIME)

WHEREAS, the position of Recycling Attendant in the Solid Waste/Recycling Department has become vacant due to resignation, AND

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

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby approves the filling of Recycling Attendant, part-time, at $8.50/hr., Labor Class, in the Solid Waste/Recycling Department, 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.

Mr. VanDee introduced Agenda No. 35 (Direct Department of Social Services to Provide Personal Protective Equipment, Solid Waste/Recycling) and Mr. Dafoe provided the second. Mr. Law said he was unsure if this proposed resolution was a request or a mandate. Mr. VanDee said he hoped it was more than a request. He said he wanted DSS to provide shots, shoes and any other necessary equipment to workfare employees, wherever they worked. Mrs. Meiczinger asked about the number of people involved and the expense. Mr. VanDee responded that he wanted it for all DSS assigned workers; that the same rules apply to them as to other county employees. Mrs. Price asked for an approximate number of individuals assigned to the recycling center. Mr. Ralph Pitman, Director of Solid Waste/Recycling, said the figures from last year indicated that in excess of 50 people were assigned to the Recycling Center. Mr. Harrington suggested that the item be withdrawn until an estimated cost was established and the County Attorney Knickerbocker could review the policy. Mr. Knickerbocker said assignees had to be treated the same as any other employee. Mr. VanDee said he would not withdraw the resolution, that he would rather see it defeated. Mr. Teeter said he knew where Mr. VanDee was coming from, and that would be fine if only four or five individuals were involved. He said the county could not afford to comply with the request because of the numbers of assignees involved. Mrs. Price asked what other expenses were involved besides the shoes, hats and vests? Mr. VanDee reiterated that the expenses for the workfare people should be the same as any other county employee. Mrs. Brown made a motion to table indefinitely Agenda No. 35, was seconded by Mrs. Meiczinger and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDee, Mrs. Price, Mr. O’Mara and Mr. Wern voting nay.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee and seconded by Mr. O’Mara, Agenda No. 36 (Authorize Receiving Proposals, Solid Waste/Recycling) was introduced. Mr. Law asked if the Solid Waste Committee was really in favor of privatization and if not, ‘why go through a dog and pony show?’ Mr. VanDee responded that when he (Mr. Law) was in charge, he had lots of help. Mr. Van Dee said that was not the case now and it might come to the necessity of paying to recycle. Mr. Stoker said he had checked with his constituents and they expressed the opinion that it would not be wise to privatize. Mr. Law said we should remember there is a price to be paid for not recycling. O’Mara suggested that a new owner might actually recycle more, looking for different avenues to general money. Mrs. Meiczinger said the county needed to study the cost of privatization vs., DSS assigned workers. Mr. Harrington commented that no one ever suggested that recycling was a freebee. He said it was important to the community that the center was ecologically sensitive, that we are aware of the effects on employees and knowledgeable about the cost of privatization. Mr. Law moved the question. Agenda No. 36 failed with all members voting nay, except Mr. O’Mara, Mr. Plew, Mr. Teeter and Mr. VanDee voting aye.

On the motion of Mr. Boise, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, two special articles were introduced on the floor.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Law and adopted, all members present voting aye Special Article No. 01 became

RESOLUTION NO.478-00

AUTHORIZE TRAVEL

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, Volvo Truck has a plant in Ashville, North Carolina, AND

WHEREAS, Volvo Truck is demonstrating a new model with significant changes, improvements and options on October 1 and October 2, 2000, AND

WHEREAS, Cortland County Highway Department has an interest in this type of equipment demonstration, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that Albert Haese, Shop Foreman, is hereby authorized to travel to said truck demonstration in Ashville, North Carolina on behalf of Cortland County Highway Department and at no expense to Cortland County.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 02 became

RESOLUTION NO. 479-00

RESOLUTION ON CONSOLIDATED BILLING FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES UNDER MEDICARE’S PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

CORTLAND COUNTY LEGISLATURE

WHEREAS, Medicare-certified Home Health Agencies (CHHAs) are required, under section 1861(m) of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, to provide their patients with non-routine medical supplies needed for their care effective October 1, 2000, and

WHEREAS, the flat reimbursement rate paid to CHHAs was derived from a methodology, developed by the federal government, which did not take into account supplies currently paid for by Medicaid or directly by the patient, and did not take into account the expense of delivering, maintaining, and administering a supply system, and

WHEREAS, as of October 1, 2000, any patient receiving Medicare-funded home care services cannot obtain their supplies from their usual pharmacy or medical supplier and have them receive reimbursement from Medicare, thereby eliminating patient choice and forcing them to use the brand items the Home Health Agency (HHA) provides, thereby causing confusion and disruption of care to the type of homebound elderly patients typically served by home health agencies, and

WHEREAS, patients will not be able to purchase their own Medicare-funded medical supplies until after they are discharged from home health services, and

WHEREAS, Medical suppliers and pharmacies, who will have no timely way to know that a patient has been admitted to a CHHA, are going to provide supplies to patients expecting to be reimbursed from Medicare Part B and then will be denied payment, and

WHEREAS, for the CHHA, providing supplies will represent a significant administrative and financial burden having neither the space, the personnel, the expertise, nor the technology to manage a supply system, and

WHEREAS, the Federal Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) has failed to provide the CHHAs with any specific guidance on providing supplies, other than a listing 175 required items in general terms (e.g., "surgical supplies"), and

WHEREAS, without specific guidance from HCFA, the CHHA will be operating on a trial and error basis, either providing a supply that isn’t required under Prospective Payment System (hence, not calculated in the reimbursement rate) or not providing a required supply which could be interpreted as Medicare fraud, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature will request that Representative James Walsh support and/or cosponsor the McGovern/Peterson bill that will eliminate the bundling of medical supplies as well as putting more money into the Prospective Payment System for CHHAs and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature will request that Senator Charles Schumer, and Senator Daniel Moynihan sponsor/co-sponsor and support any legislation that eliminates the requirement for consolidated billing under the home care Prospective Payment System.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Legislature went into Executive Session at 8:34pm to discuss ongoing litigation. On the motion of Mr. O’Mara, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the legislature came out of executive session at 8:48p.m.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, the session adjourned at 8:50pm

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