Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:08 am and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded present except Mr. Steve recorded absent.

Carol Tytler, Chairman of the "Minds of Steel" fund raiser for the mental health of children, presented Linda Medeiros, Administrative Assistant of the Cortland County Mental Health Clinic, and Jane Richards, Chairman of the Health Committee, a check for five hundred dollars to be used by the Cortland County Mental Health Clinic.

REPORTS

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, all reports was ordered received and filed.

Amount of unpaid School Taxes (by school district) for the year 2002 - Treasurer's Office

Amount of unpaid School Taxes (by towns) for the year 2002 - Treasurer's Office

Amount of unpaid Village Taxes for the year 2002 - Treasurer's Office

Bid Report - Miscellaneous groceries and frozen foods - Area Agency on Aging/Nutrition

Summary Valuation Report - Real Property Tax Services

Apportionment Report - Real Property Tax Services

Town General / Highway Report - Real Property Tax Services

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 497-02: APPOINT ELECTION COMMISSIONER, DEMOCRAT (C. BAHOU).

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 498-02: RE-APPOINT MEMBER, SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD (EUGENE WRIGHT).

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 499-02: RE- APPOINT MEMBER, CORTLAND COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH (DR. COCUZZI).

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 500-02: RE- APPOINT MEMBER, CORTLAND COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH (MARIE WALSH).

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted on a roll call vote, with all members present voting aye, except Mr. O'Mara and Mr. VanDonsel voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 501-02: ADOPT 2003 BUDGET.

Before the vote on the budget, Mr. VanDonsel expressed his concern for the missed opportunities for restructuring and subsequent money concerns. Mr. O'Mara agreed and was also concerned about where the budget cuts were coming from. His specific concern was with the cuts made in the budget for the Soil and Water Conservation District. Mrs. Richards commented that it was important to look at the overall picture and she thanked the Finance and Administration Committee for a job well done. Mr. Allen commended the Finance and Administration Committee, but expressed concern about the cost of the early retirement program and the squandered opportunities for consolidation. Chairman Harrington thanked the committee and staff and said they did what they could while still providing services to their constituents.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13- 28 was voted on as a block.

Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 502-02: AUTHORIZE APPORTIONMENT OF MORTGAGE TAX MONIES, TREASURER'S OFFICE (MORTGAGE TAX).

Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 503-02: AMEND BUDGET, MSD STUDY.

Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 504-02: ACCEPT STATE ESTABLISHED COUNTY EQUALIZATION RATES, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES.

Agenda No. 16 became RESOLUTION NO. 505-02: DISTRIBUTION OF SALES TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES.

Agenda No. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 506-02: AMEND 2003 BUDGET TO REFLECT STATE ADMINISTERED NON PROPERTY TAX (SALES TAX) TO REDUCE REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY.

Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 507-02: APPROVE APPORTIONMENT OF 2003 CORTLAND COUNTY TAX LEVY

Agenda No. 19 became RESOLUTION NO. 508-02: LEVY COUNTY TAX, CITY OF CORTLAND.

Agenda No. 20 became RESOLUTION NO. 509-02: FIX DATE TO SIGN WARRANTS.

Agenda No. 21 became RESOLUTION NO. 510-02: LEVYING TOWN SPECIAL DISTRICT TAXES.

Agenda No. 22 became RESOLUTION NO. 511-02: LEVY TOWN GENERAL AND HIGHWAY TAXES.

Agenda No. 23 became RESOLUTION NO. 512-02: LEVYING WATER CHARGES - TOWN OF SCOTT.

Agenda No. 24 became RESOLUTION NO. 513-02: LEVYING WATER CHARGES - TOWN OF CINCINNATUS.

Agenda No. 25 became RESOLUTION NO. 514-02: LEVYING WATER CHARGES - TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE.

Agenda No. 26 became RESOLUTION NO. 515-02: LEVYING WATER CHARGES - TOWN OF HARFORD.

Agenda No. 27 became RESOLUTION NO. 516-02: LEVYING SEWER CHARGES - TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE.

Agenda No. 28 became RESOLUTION NO. 517-02: LEVYING SEWER CHARGES - TOWN OF CUYLER.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 29 and 30 were voted on as a block.

Agenda No. 29 became RESOLUTION NO. 518-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, CORTLAND COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES.

Agenda No. 30 became RESOLUTION NO. 519-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, WEILER MAPPING, INC., REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE.

On the motion of Mr. Dafoe, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Contento, Mr. Dwyer and Mr. O'Mara voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 31 became RESOLUTION NO. 520-02: ABOLISH POSITION, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT, CLEANER.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 32 - 51 were voted on as a block.

Agenda No. 32 became RESOLUTION NO. 521-02: AMEND BOOKS AND RECORDS, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (PREVENTION SERVICES FOR YOUTH).

Agenda No. 33 became RESOLUTION NO. 522-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION).

Agenda No. 34 became RESOLUTION NO. 523-02: AMEND BUDGET, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT).

Agenda No. 35 became RESOLUTION NO. 524-02: AMEND BUDGET/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (SEVEN VALLEY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE).

Agenda No. 36 became RESOLUTION NO. 525-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (MENTAL HYGIENE AGENCIES).

Agenda No. 37 became RESOLUTION NO. 526-02: AMEND BUDGETS/ AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (MENTAL HYGIENE AGENCIES - REINVESTMENT).

Agenda No. 38 became RESOLUTION NO. 527-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES - YOUTH & FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES)

Agenda No. 39 became RESOLUTION NO. 528-02: AMEND BUDGET/ AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES).

Agenda No. 40 became RESOLUTION NO. 529-02: AMEND BUDGET/ AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT).

Agenda No. 41 became RESOLUTION NO. 530-02: AMEND BUDGETS/ AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (J.M. MURRAY CENTER AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAMS).

Agenda No. 42 became RESOLUTION NO. 531-02: AMEND BUDGET/ AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (CATHOLIC CHARITIES).

Agenda No. 43 became RESOLUTION NO. 532-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT SERVICES).

Agenda No. 44 became RESOLUTION NO. 533-02: AMEND BUDGET, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE COORDINATORS - COMMISSIONER'S PERFORMANCE POOL).

Agenda No. 45 became RESOLUTION NO. 534-02: AMEND BUDGET, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (PREVENTION SERVICES FOR YOUTH).

Agenda No. 46 became RESOLUTION NO. 535-02: AMEND BOOKS AND RECORDS, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES).

Agenda No. 47 became RESOLUTION NO. 536-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (SENTRY ALARMS).

Agenda No. 48 became RESOLUTION NO. 537-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (ALL-MODE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.).

Agenda No. 49 became RESOLUTION NO. 538-02: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (CORTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL).

Agenda No. 50 became RESOLUTION NO. 539-02: AMEND BOOKS AND RECORDS/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT).

Agenda No. 51 became RESOLUTION NO. 540-02: AMEND BUDGET, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, GRANT ROLLOVERS FROM 2002 BUDGET TO 2003 BUDGET.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 52 became RESOLUTION NO. 541-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Jacqueline Gailor, Director of Public Health, explained that this was the only administrative assistant and the position was 100% state funded.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 53 became RESOLUTION NO. 542-02: ABOLISH/CREATE/APPROVAL TO FILL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING, MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN/MEDICAL SERVICES CLERK.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 54 became RESOLUTION NO. 543-02: ABOLISH/CREATE/APPROVAL TO FILL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING, NURSE/CLINIC COORDINATOR (HALF TIME) / SUPERVISING PHN.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dafoe and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 55 became RESOLUTION NO. 544-02: MULTI-MODAL AGREEMENT, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

Agenda No. 56 (Abolish/Create/Reassignment, Highway Department, Highway Engineering Supervisor/Deputy Highway Superintendent of Engineering), Agenda No. 57 (Appoint Deputy Superintendent of Highways, Highway Department [R. Buerkle]) and Agenda No. 58 (Abolish/Create/Reassignment, Highway Department, General Highway Foreman/Deputy Highway Superintendent of Maintenance) failed on a roll call vote with all members voting nay, except Mrs. Contento, Mr. Dwyer, Mr. O'Mara and Mr. Teeter voting aye and Mr. Steve recorded absent.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 59 became RESOLUTION NO. 545-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT CLERK.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 60 became RESOLUTION NO. 546-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, SENIOR ENGINEER.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dafoe and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Guido, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 61 became RESOLUTION NO. 547-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Dafoe, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 62 became RESOLUTION NO. 548-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I. Mr. Harrington commented that we had to be consistent with the 'approval to fill's' and Mr. VanDonsel asked 'when will we have blown the supposed benefits from the early retirement program?'

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mrs. Brown and Mr. Ross voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 63 became RESOLUTION NO. 549-02: CLEANING AGREEMENT, COMPLETE CLEANING SERVICES, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 64 - 71 were voted on as a block.

Agenda No. 64 became RESOLUTION NO. 550-02: AMEND BUDGET, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (RE-ESTABLISH ACCOUNTS).

Agenda No. 65 became RESOLUTION NO. 551-02: AMEND BUDGET, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/RSVP (RE-ESTABLISH ACCOUNTS).

Agenda No. 66 became RESOLUTION NO. 552-02: AMEND BUDGET, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (MENTAL RETARDATION / DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Agenda No. 67 became RESOLUTION NO. 553-02: AMEND BUDGET, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (TITLE VII - OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM).

Agenda No. 68 became RESOLUTION NO. 554-02: AMEND BUDGET, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (TITLE IIID - HEALTH PROMOTION).

Agenda No. 69 became RESOLUTION NO. 555-02: AMEND BOOKS AND RECORDS, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (TITLE IIIE CAREGIVERS PROGRAM).

Agenda No. 70 became RESOLUTION NO. 556-02: AMEND BUDGET, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION (NUTRITION PROGRAM CONTRACTS).

Agenda No. 71 became RESOLUTION NO. 557-02: ACCEPT BIDS/ AUTHORIZE PURCHASE, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION, MISCELLANEOUS GROCERIES AND FROZEN FOODS.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Price and Mr. VanDonsel voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 72 became RESOLUTION NO. 558-02: APPROVAL TO FILL ABOVE MIDPOINT, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES. Mrs. Brown explained that additional responsibilities were involved because of the consolidation of the managerial positions.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Price, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Steve absent, Agenda No. 73 became RESOLUTION NO. 559-02: ABOLISH/APPROVAL TO FILL ABOVE MIDPOINT, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, DIRECTOR OF INCOME MAINTENANCE/DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 74 became RESOLUTION NO. 560-02: ABOLISH/CREATE/APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER/SOCIAL SERVICES INVESTIGATOR. Mrs. Brown reminded the legislators that this was an income producing position.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mrs. Contento, Mr. Dafoe, Mrs. Price and Mr. VanDonsel voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 75 became RESOLUTION NO. 561-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (SEVERAL AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, ETC.).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 76 became RESOLUTION NO. 562-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DAY CARE SERVICES).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 77 became RESOLUTION NO. 563-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (FOSTER CARE).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 78 became RESOLUTION NO. 564-02: AMEND BUDGET, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP), NYS DIVISION OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Guido and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 79 became RESOLUTION NO. 565-02: AMEND BUDGET, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (TRANSFER).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 80 became RESOLUTION NO. 566-02: AMEND BUDGET/ISSUE BUDGET NOTE, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (MMIS).

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. O'Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 81 - 91 were voted on as a block.

Agenda No. 81 became RESOLUTION NO. 567-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, YOUTH BUREAU, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/DELINQUENCY PREVENT- ION (HOMER TEEN CENTER - HOMER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH).

Agenda No. 82 became RESOLUTION NO. 568-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, YOUTH BUREAU, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/DELINQUENCY PREVENTION (AFTER HOURS PROGRAM - FRANZISKA RACKER CENTER).

Agenda No. 83 became RESOLUTION NO. 569-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, YOUTH BUREAU, SPECIAL DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAM (BRIDGES FOR KIDS - YWCA).

Agenda No. 84 became RESOLUTION NO. 570-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, YOUTH BUREAU, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/DELINQUENCY PREVENTION (MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC).

Agenda No. 85 became RESOLUTION NO. 571-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, YOUTH BUREAU, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/DELINQUENCY PREVENTION (MEN'S CLUB - CATHOLIC CHARITIES).

Agenda No. 86 became RESOLUTION NO. 572-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, YOUTH BUREAU, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/DELINQUENCY PREVENTION (EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM - CITY YOUTH BUREAU).

Agenda No. 87 became RESOLUTION NO. 573-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, YOUTH BUREAU, SPECIAL DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAM (EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM - CITY YOUTH BUREAU).

Agenda No. 88 became RESOLUTION NO. 574-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, YOUTH BUREAU, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/DELINQUENCY PREVENTION (YWCA - BRIDGES FOR KIDS).

Agenda No. 89 became RESOLUTION NO. 575-02: AMEND BUDGET/ CREATE ACCOUNTS/APPROPRIATE FUNDS, YOUTH BUREAU.

Agenda No. 90 became RESOLUTION NO. 576-02: AMEND BUDGET/ CREATE ACCOUNTS/APPROPRIATE FUNDS, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/ DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, YOUTH BUREAU.

Agenda No. 91 became RESOLUTION NO. 577-02: AMEND BUDGET, YOUTH BUREAU, OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Dafoe, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 92 became RESOLUTION NO. 578-02: ABOLISH/CREATE/APPROVAL TO FILL, PROBATION DEPARTMENT, SENIOR PROBATION OFFICER/PROBATION OFFICER.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 93 became RESOLUTION NO. 579-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (STATE OF NEW YORK -FFY 2003 LEMPG).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 94 became RESOLUTION NO. 580-02: AMEND BUDGET/ISSUE BUDGET NOTE, HEALTH INSURANCE.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer and seconded by Mrs. Contento, Agenda No. 95 (Setting Salaries 2003, Management Compensation) failed on a roll call vote, with all members present voting nay, except Mrs. Contento, Mr. Dwyer, Mr. Mudge, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Richards and Mr. Wern voting aye and Mr. Steve recorded absent. Mrs. Contento asked who had changed the percentage of increase and under what authority. Chairman Harrington said the Finance & Administration had made the change and now it would have to go back to the Management Compensation Committee. Mr. Dwyer said there was no longer a mechanism in place to provide for different percentages of raises.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 96 became RESOLUTION NO. 581-02: SALARY ADJUSTMENT, CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO THE LEGISLATURE.

On the motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 97 became RESOLUTION NO. 582-02: AMEND 2003 BUDGET, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, SNOWMOBILE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted on a roll call vote, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mrs. Brown, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Guido, Mr. Mudge, Mr. O'Mara, Mr. VanDee and Mr. VanDonsel voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 98 became RESOLUTION NO. 583-02: APPOINT DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF SOLID WASTE. Mrs. Contento said that the Solid Waste Committee had approved a six-month extension, and if the Finance & Administration Committee wanted to change the term, the resolution should have been sent back to the original committee. Mr. Cornell thanked Mr. Pitman for 31 years of service and suggested that the Solid Waste Committee might be back for an extension. Mr. VanDee said the resolution would not have passed in the Finance & Administration Committee with the original 6-month term. A discussion ensued on who had the authority to amend resolutions.

Agenda No. 99 should not have been on the agenda and it was withdrawn.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mr. Dafoe and Mr. VanDonsel voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 100 became RESOLUTION NO. 584-02: INCREASE HOURS (TEMPORARY), SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT, RECYCLING PRODUCT SORTER.

Chairman Harrington declared a recess at 11:12 am and the session resumed at 11:22 am.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Guido, Mr. Mudge, Mr. O'Mara and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Steve recorded absent, Agenda No. 101 became RESOLUTION NO. 585-02: AUTHORIZE AMNESTY DAYS, SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT (MUNICIPAL CLEANUP). Prior to the vote, a failed attempt was made to amend the resolution by removing 'tires' from the list of objects that would be accepted. Mr. O'Mara said tires were still a big expense to the county and should not be accepted as part of Amnesty Day. Mr. VanDonsel commented that it had become a trash day and that was not the intent. The consensus was that tires should be accepted both as an effort to keep roadsides clean and as a health issue.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, the approval to the minutes for December 20^th, 2002 was waived.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 12:02 pm.

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