Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:06 am and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded as present. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for National Tourism Week was ordered received and filed. Mr. Jim Dempsey, Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau, accepted the certificate and briefly outlined all the ongoing projects and the positive effects on the community.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Older Americans Month was ordered received and filed. Sharon Stevens, Area Agency on Aging, and Pat Breed, president of the Senior Citizens Club, accepted the proclamation and invited the legislators to participate in the festivities during the month of May.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Mental Health Month was ordered received and filed. Linda Medeiros, Mental Health Department, accepted the proclamation and thanked the legislators for their continued support.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 1^st Quarter Sales Tax Distribution 2002 from the Treasurer’s Office was ordered received and filed.

Mrs. Contento requested a vote to reconsider 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) and was seconded by Mrs. Price. The request was defeated on a roll call vote.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 04 became RESOLUTION NO. 183-02; AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT (REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 05 became RESOLUTION NO. 184-02; AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 185-02; AUTHORIZE TRAVEL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACOBUS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (ELAINE LAMBERT).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Dwyer voting nay, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 186-02; AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ JACOBUS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, BANK CARD USA (CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Dafoe voting nay, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 187-02; AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT/CLINTON STREET BRIDGE, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

Mr. Teeter commented on the two low bids being so close. Mr. Allen asked about the legality of local bidders being allowed some kind of advantage and County Attorney Knickerbocker said it was illegal (NYS law).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDee, Mr. Ross and Mr. Harrington voting nay, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 188-02; APPROVAL TO FILL, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, CARPENTER.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 189-02; AMEND BUDGET, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP), NYS DIVISION OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 190-02; APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, KEYBOARD SPECIALIST.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 191-02; APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION PROGRAM, FOOD SERVICE HELPER (PT-15 HRS/WK).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 192-02; AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (CORTLAND COUNTY OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING).

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted on a roll call, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Mudge and Mr. VanDee voting nay, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 193-02; AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/PROJECT MANAGER, CORTLAND COUNTY VIRGIL TOWER, TOWER SITE UPGRADE.

Mr. Dafoe said this was not a necessary position, it was an additional expense and most companies would provide their own ‘clerk of the works’. Mrs. Richards and Mr. VanDonsel thought the position would save the County money because it would coordinate all aspects and be familiar with county procedures. Mr. Wern said this individual was not to be the clerk of the works, but rather a project coordinator and it was an important distinction.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Steve and adopted on a roll call vote, all members present voting aye (25,828, 24,300 needed for passage), except Mrs. Brown, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Dwyer, Mr. Mudge, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Ross, Mr. Teeter, Mr. VanDee and Mr. Harrington voting nay, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 194-02; AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (TOWN OF CINCINNATUS). The discussion centered on whether $30 per hour covered the cost and what special needs existed. Sheriff Price said he would provide the protection Cincinnatus needed, even if it involved the overtime budget.

Agenda No. 16 (Authorize Agreement, Fire & Emergency Management, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services) was tabled to time certain, when questions concerning the funding for the protection could not be answered.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 195-02; AUTHORIZE TRAVEL, VETERANS’ SERVICE OFFICER, VETERANS’ SERVICES AGENCY.

Mr. Cornell withdrew Agenda No. 18 (Authorize Additional Charge/Fee For Recyclable Materials Mixed With Refuse, Solid Waste Department), Agenda No. 19 (Authorize Tire Fee, Landfill/Recycling, Solid Waste Department), Agenda No. 20 (Award Bid, Solid Waste Department [Leachate Transportation]) and Agenda No. 21 (Authorize Contract [Metal Objects], Solid Waste Department).

On the motion of Mr. Dafoe, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 01 was introduced.

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 01 became RESOLUTION NO. 196-02; APPOINT MEMBER/BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION (AL KRYGER).

On the motion of Mr. O’Mara, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, the legislature went into executive session at 11:04 am. On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, the legislature came out of executive session at 12:32 pm.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, the session was adjourned at 12:32 pm.

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