County Clerk Judy Riehlman called the legislative session to order and led the salute to the flag. She called the roll and all members were recorded present, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Dafoe and Mr. Harrington recorded absent. Mrs. Riehlman asked for nominations from the floor for the election of a temporary chairman. Mr. VanDee nominated Mrs. Price, was seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, Mrs. Price was elected Chairman pro-tem.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted with all members present voting aye, the proclamation for June Dairy Month was ordered received and filed. Tess Campbell and Crystal Cornell, Alternate Dairy Princesses received the proclamation.

On the motion of Mr. O’Mara, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted with all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month was ordered received and filed. Betsy Wisner accepted the proclamation and introduced Zapella.

Zapella announced the winners of the 2002 Coloring Contest. The students in grade K – 6 were presented awards by their legislators.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 04 became RESOLUTION NO. 197-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (NYS DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES).

RESOLUTIONS

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 05 became RESOLUTION NO. 198-02: AUTHORIZE APPORTIONMENT OF MORTGAGE TAX MONIES, TREASURER’S OFFICE (MORTGAGE TAX).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 199-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM AIDE (PT).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Steve and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown and Mr. VanDee voting nay, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 200-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT / ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION, MEDICAL SERVICES CLERK.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Steve and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 201-02: ABOLISH/ CREATE/APPROVAL TO FILL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION, SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN/PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN OR PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN TRAINEE.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 202-02: ACCEPT BID/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS FOR MOSQUITO/LARVA CONTROL.

Public Health Director Ms. Jackie Gailor said that NYS would pay for 50% of the cost if an infected bird were found.

Mr. Wern made a motion to vote on Agenda No. 10 – 14 as a block, was seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye. Agenda No.’s 10 – 14 were on the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye.

Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 203-02: AUTHORIZE TRAVEL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING (KAREN HENRY,DPS).

Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 204-02: AUTHORIZE TRAVEL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING (KAREN HENRY).

Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 205-02: AUTHORIZE TRAVEL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING (HOLLY D’ANDREA, MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER).

Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 206-02: AUTHORIZE TRAINING & TRAVEL OUT OF STATE, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING CLINIC (PAM GRIFFITH).

Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 207-02: AUTHORIZE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS (CHRISTELLA YONTA).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 208-02: AUTHORIZE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH NYSDOT, MAIN STREET/PAGE GREEN, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 16 became RESOLUTION NO. 209-02: ACCEPT BIDS/ AUTHORIZE PURCHASE, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION, MISCELLANEOUS GROCERIES AND FROZEN FOODS.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 210-02: ACCEPT BIDS/ AUTHORIZE PURCHASE, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION, PAPER GOODS AND MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 211-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING, SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK/TYPIST (PT- 17 HRS/WK).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Steve and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 19 became RESOLUTION NO. 212-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING, OUTREACH WORKER.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 20 became RESOLUTION NO. 213-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CASEWORKER.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. O’Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 21 became RESOLUTION NO. 214-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION (NYS DIVISION OF PROBATION AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES).

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 22 became RESOLUTION NO. 215-02: AMEND BUDGET/CREATE ACCOUNTS, FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FEMA 1391-DR-NY).

Chairman Price sent Agenda No. 23 (Designate Hazardous Materials Response Team [Fire & Emergency Management]) back to the oversight committee after a lengthy discussion concerning potential costs to Cortland County and other unanswered questions.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 24 became RESOLUTION NO. 216-02: OPPOSITION TO CHANGE IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, SECTION 207-c. Mr. Wern explained the potentially high cost to the county if this change became effective.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 25 became RESOLUTION NO. 217-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, AETHER SYSTEMS, INC.

On the motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 26 became RESOLUTION NO. 218-02: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 153-02, AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/AMEND 2002 BUDGET, PLANNING DEPARTMENT (CONSULTANT FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES – THOMA DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS).

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 27 became RESOLUTION NO. 219-02: AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL CHARGE/FEES FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS MIXED WITH REFUSE, SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 28 became RESOLUTION NO. 220-02: AUTHORIZE TIRE FEE, SOLID WASTE/LANDFILL/RECYCLING. In response to a question, Mr. Pitman said residents could take up to six tires to the landfill without a permit.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 29 became RESOLUTION NO. 221-02: AWARD BID, SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT (LEACHATE TRANSPORTATION).

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 30 became RESOLUTION NO. 222-02; AUTHORIZE CONTRACT (METAL OBJECTS), SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT.

Special Article No. 01 was introduced. The ensuing discussion concerned the financial obligations of the county for the $20 million bond. Mr. Cook, bond counsel for Cortland Memorial Hospital, reassured the legislators that there was no recourse to the county, city or IDA. There was also some discussion of the removal of homes from the tax roll. On a roll call vote, with all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 01 became RESOLUTION NO. 223-02: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS BY THE CORTLAND COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CONCURRENCE IN THE ISSUER’S DETERMINATION UNDER THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT.

Chairman Price allowed time for each legislator to report on issues/concerns within their district.

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

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