Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:03 am and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded present. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Steve and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Steve and adopted, all members present voting aye, March was declared ‘National Mental Retardation Awareness Month’. Ms. Stefferson, from the Madison Cortland ARC, thanked the legislators for their support and encouragement throughout the years.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, the recognition of Joyce Maney, Area Agency on Aging/Nutrition, was order received and filed. She shared the value of the program for the County seniors and thanked the legislators for their support over twenty eight years.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 2001 Cortland County Historian Annual Report was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 2001 Cortland County Clerk’s Office Annual Report was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 2001 Cortland County Solid Waste/Recycling Annual Report was ordered received and filed.

RESOLUTIONS

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown requesting and receiving permission to abstain, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 98-02; CAPITAL DISTRICT REGIONAL OFF-TRACK BETTING CORPORATION. Chairman Harrington explained that there was nothing to stop New York State from reducing county shares and this was an attempt to stop the process.

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 99-02; APPOINT/ REAPPOINT MEMBERS, CORTLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD (MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUBCOMMITTEES). Chairman Harrington and Mrs. Price thanked all the volunteers who donated their time to serve on these committees.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee & Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, on a roll call vote with all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown and Mr. Ross voting nay, the amended Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 100-02; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CORTLAND COUNTY VIRGIL TOWER, TOWER SIGHT UPGRADE, E-911 COMPUTER AND COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CORTLAND, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. While all legislators agreed that the tower was necessary, the discussion centered on the lack of information regarding the project and what was to be included in the bonding issue. Mr. VanDonsel expressed concern about the need for technical assistance with the project and offered a friendly amendment (Section 11: All design and /or construction proposals and the retention of engineers shall be submitted for approval by the Judiciary & Public Safety Committee prior to the expenditure of any funds). The amendment was seconded by Mr. O’Mara and approved with all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Guido, Mr. Ross, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Brown, Mr. Steve and Mr. Cornell voting nay.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 101-02; AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF SERVICES, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 102-02; APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen voting nay, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 103-02; APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER TRAINEE.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 104-02; AMEND INSURANCE PROVISIONS FOR 2002, ADJUST RETENTION.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 105-02; APPROVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, MAIL/COPY ROOM (COLORSCAN COMPANY).

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 106-02; AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT (MIXED CLOTHING AND SHOES).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 am.

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