Chairman Harrington opened the public hearing at 10:02 am. He asked three times if anyone present wished to speak in favor of proposed Local Law No. 04 for the Year 2002: To Revise an Empire Zone (Formerly Known as an Economic Development Zone). No one indicated they wanted to speak in favor of proposed Local Law No. 04. Chairman Harrington asked three times if anyone present wished to speak against proposed Local Law No. 04 for the Year 2002. No one indicated they wanted to speak against proposed Local Law No. 04 and the meeting was closed at 10:04 am.

The Chairman called the legislative session to order at 10:04 am and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded present, except Mrs. Richards recorded as absent. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the June 12^th and June 17^th, 2002 sessions were approved.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, the legislature went into executive session at 10:06 am. On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, the legislature came out of executive session at 10:55 am. Chairman Harrington declared a brief recess and the legislative session resumed at 11:09 am.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 01 was introduced. On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 01 became RESOLUTION NO. 244-02: EXECUTE DOCUMENTS, PERSONNEL ISSUE RESOLUTION.

Mrs. Price presented the "Final Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on the County Managerial Position", with the conclusion being that "the committee recommends that a full-time, appointed County Manager position be considered, and we … request that you refer this to the Personnel Committee for consideration." Chairman Harrington thanked Mrs. Price and the committee for their work and expressed his appreciation for the report being submitted in a timely fashion.

Mrs. Brown withdrew Agenda No. 02 (Authorize Transfer of Transportation Program and Accounts from Department of Social Services to Planning Department, Department of Social Services).

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted on a roll call vote, with all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 03 became RESOLUTION NO. 245-02: AUTHORIZE LOCAL LAW NO. 04 FOR THE YEAR 2002, TO REVISE AN EMPIRE ZONE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE).

Mr. VanDonsel requested and was granted permission to abstain on Agenda No. 04 and 05.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel abstaining and Mrs. Richards recorded absent, Agenda No. 04 became RESOLUTION NO. 246-02: AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARING, TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2002-2003 OPERATING BUDGET).

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted on a roll call vote, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel abstaining and Mrs. Richards recorded absent, Agenda No. 05 became RESOLUTION NO. 247-02: APPROVE MODIFICATION OF THE 2001-2002 OPERATING BUDGET, TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted on a roll call vote, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 248-02: AMEND POLICY, CORTLAND COUNTY INVESTMENT POLICY, TREASURER’S OFFICE. Mr. VanDonsel asked why the Cortland Savings Bank was not listed as a depository. County Treasurer Donald Ferris said county funds could not be deposited in a savings bank.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 249-02: ADOPT FEE, DISHONORED CHECKS, TREASURER’S OFFICE.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the amended Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 250-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING DIVISION, SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE. Mrs. Gailor, Director of Public Health, explained the staff concerns regarding the necessity for a supervising public health nurse, as well as the difficulty in filling the position. Mr. VanDonsel offered a friendly amendment to remove the references to ‘home care manager’, and was seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 251-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS/ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS (HEALTHY LIVING PARTNERSHIP, TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL).

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 252-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS, IMMUNIZATION ACTION PLAN.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 253-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, DRINKING WATER PROGRAM.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 254-02: ESTABLISH PETTY CASH ACCOUNT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (COORDINATED CHILDREN’S SERVICES INITIATIVE).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 255-02: AMEND BUDGET, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (TITLE V SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM).

Mrs. Brown withdrew Agenda No. 14 (Accept Bids/Authorize Purchase, Area Agency on Aging/Nutrition, Milk & Dairy Products).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen and Mr. Mudge voting nay and Mrs. Richards recorded absent, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 256-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION PROGRAM, NUTRITION PROGRAM ASSISTANT (PT – 20 HRS/WK).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Guido and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 16 became RESOLUTION NO. 257-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CASEWORKER.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Guido and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 258-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Mudge and Mr. VanDonsel voting nay and Mrs. Richards recorded absent, Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 259-02: CREATE/APPROVAL TO FILL, DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (PT). Mr. VanDee said he would support the resolution only because it had to be done. He suggested the problem was part personnel and part personal. Mr. Allen supported the action of the district attorney and Mrs. Brown said better communication between the city and the county would have eliminated some of the problems

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 19 became RESOLUTION NO. 260-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, DISPATCHER.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 20 became RESOLUTION NO. 261-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, COUNTY POLICE SERGEANT, COUNTY POLICE CORPORAL/COUNTY POLICE OFFICER. Mr. Wern commented that we were loosing good people because of the salary and we must be willing to increase the money paid to remain competitive. Mrs. Contento agreed with Mr. Wern and suggested we also investigate management. Mr. O’Mara said Cayuga County had recently settled their contract, offering more money for salary, while contributing less to retirement.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 21 became RESOLUTION NO. 262-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT. COUNTY POLICE CORPORAL/COUNTY POLICE OFFICER.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 11:48 am.

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