The Clerk read the legal notice for the public hearing for Local Law No. 03 for the Year 2002 (A Local Law to Amend Local Law No. 5 of 1992, Regarding the Manner in Which Tipping, User, and Permit Fees are Established For The Disposal Of Solid Waste At Cortland County Landfills). Chairman Harrington asked three times if anyone wanted to speak in favor of the proposed local law. No one indicated they wanted to speak in favor of the proposed local law. Chairman Harrington asked three times if anyone was present to speak in opposition to the proposed law. No one indicated they wanted to speak in opposition to the proposed local law. Chairman Harrington declared the public hearing closed at 7:06 PM.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Workers Memorial Day was ordered received and filed. Ms. Linda Smith, Central New York Labor Coalition, accepted the proclamation and invited the legislators to attend some of the functions that were being planned.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Administrative Professionals Day was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Ted Law Day was ordered received and filed. Chairman Harrington reminded everyone of the festivities planned for Sunday, April 28^th, 2002.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Brain Tumor Awareness Month was ordered received and filed. Mrs. Richards accepted the proclamation and stressed the importance of awareness and research in this field.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Foster Parent Month was ordered received and filed. Chairman Harrington commented that it was the best program that the County had. Kristen Monroe, Department of Social Services, said thanks to this program, foster parents had opened their hearts and homes to eighty two children. Foster parents Kathy and Lloyd Shepard accepted the proclamation and thanked the legislators for their continued support of the program.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the recognition of Kathleen Taverone as Zonta Women of Achievement, was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, the recognition of Sharon Stevans for her work with the United Way Goal Attainment was ordered received and filed. Mrs. Stevens said she accepted the recognition on behalf of all county employees who contributed to the success of the campaign.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, the recognition of Herbert Barnhart as Lawman of the Year was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Materials and Supplies Bid Report from the Highway Department was ordered received and filed.

Mrs. Brown withdrew Agenda No. 11 (Extend Hiring and Spending Freeze).

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 154-02; APPOINT & RE-APPOINT MEMBERS, AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND PROTECTION BOARD (T. WHITEMAN & D. ROSS).

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 155-02; RE-APPOINT MEMBERS, CORTLAND COUNTY PLANNING BOARD.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 156-02; CORTLAND COUNTY POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR AUCTIONING TAX SALE PROPERTY, TREASURER’S OFFICE.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Guido and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 157-02; MEMORIALIZATION OPPOSING NEW UN-FUNDED MANDATES TO CORTLAND COUNTY AND ALL OTHER NEW YORK STATE COUNTIES.

On motion of Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Brown and Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 16 became RESOLUTION NO. 158-02; AUTHORIZE TRAINING, HEALTH/DATA PROCESSING/DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

Mrs. Richards withdrew Agenda No. 17 (Authorize Agreement, Health Department/Jacobus Center For Reproductive Health, Bank Card USA (Credit Card Payments).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 159-02; AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DIVISION, NYS CHILD HEALTH PLUS.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 19 became RESOLUTION NO. 160-02; AUTHORIZE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK STATE DOT, CLINTON ST. BRIDGE, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 20 became RESOLUTION NO. 161-02; ENGINEERING AGREEMENT/CLINTON STREET BRIDGE, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 21 became RESOLUTION NO. 162-02; APPROVAL TO FILL, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, WADE POOL ATTENDANT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 22 became RESOLUTION NO. 163-02; APPROVAL TO FILL, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, SEASONAL AIDE (HIGHWAY). When questioned about the reduced summer staff, Superintendent Eggleston said the department had to operate within the budget and it would do the best it could with the staff it had. Mrs. Contento said this was another reason for not going along with the budget cuts.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, except for Mrs. Contento voting nay and Mr. VanDee recorded absent, Agenda No. 23 became RESOLUTION NO. 164-02; CREATE PROJECTS/TRANSFER FUNDS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Contento voting nay and Mr. VanDee recorded absent, Agenda No. 24 became RESOLUTION NO. 165-02; AWARD TAXIWAY/APRON REHABILITATION CONTRACT, AIRPORT, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. Mr. Teeter commented that a local contractor had received the contract.

Mr. VanDonsel asked County Attorney Knickerbocker if there was a general clearing process for bidders, so possible conflict of interest situations could be avoided?

Mr. Knickerbocker said that to his knowledge that process did not exist, and in this particular situation, he did not see any inherent conflict.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 25 became RESOLUTION NO. 166-02; AUTHORIZE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT AGREEMENT, AIRPORT, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 26 became RESOLUTION NO. 167-02; AUTHORIZE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT AT CORTLAND COUNTY AIRPORT, TAXIWAY/APRON REHABILITATION AND LIGHTING, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 27 became RESOLUTION NO. 168-02; AWARD BIDS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 28 became RESOLUTION NO. 169-02; AWARD BID/ THEATRE, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 29 became RESOLUTION NO. 170-02; PAGE GREEN ROAD SEQR (ENGINEERING DESIGN WORK ONLY), HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 30 became RESOLUTION NO. 171-02; MCGRAW-MARATHON BRIDGE SEQR (ENGINEERING DESIGN WORK ONLY), HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 31 became RESOLUTION NO. 172-02; AMEND BUDGET, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (RSVP).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 32 became RESOLUTION NO. 173-02; APPROVAL TO FILL, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT, SEASONAL AIDES (TEMPORARY) & SPECIAL PROGRAMS COUNSELORS (TEMPORARY).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Steve and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel voting nay and Mr. VanDee recorded absent, Agenda No. 33 became RESOLUTION NO. 174-02; APPROVAL TO FILL, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT, E & T SPECIAL PROGRAMS COUNSELOR.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 34 became RESOLUTION NO. 175-02; AMEND BUDGET, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (FORFEITED PROCEEDS).

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown voting nay and Mr. VanDee recorded absent, Agenda No. 35 became RESOLUTION NO. 176-02; AUTHORIZE TRAVEL, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (G. MAUZY).

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 36 became RESOLUTION NO. 177-02; AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, TLC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, INC., CORONERS.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 37 became RESOLUTION NO. 178-02; AUTHORIZE PURCHASE, TELEPHONE SWITCH HARDWARE/SOFTWARE UPGRADE, DATA PROCESSING.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 38 became RESOLUTION NO. 179-02; AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, WORKER’S COMPENSATION/SELF INSURANCE PROGRAM.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Steve and adopted on a roll call vote, with all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Price and Mr. Steve voting nay and Mr. VanDee recorded absent, Agenda No. 39 became RESOLUTION NO. 180-02; ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 3 FOR THE YEAR 2002, A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW NUMBER 5 OF 1992, REGARDING THE MANNER IN WHICH TIPPING, USER, AND PERMIT FEES ARE ESTABLISHED FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AT CORTLAND COUNTY LANDFILLS.

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

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 01 became RESOLUTION NO. 181-02; APPROVAL TO FILL, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, FIVE (5) PARTS CHASER/ PARK ATTENDANTS.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 02 became RESOLUTION NO. 182-02; AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT HOME MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.

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