Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:23 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 Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, the legislators went into executive session at 10:25 am. On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, the legislators came out of executive session at 11:32 am.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, three special articles were introduced.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 01 became RESOLUTION NO. 444-02: APPOINT DIRECTOR, PROBATION DEPARTMENT. Mr. Wern introduced Ms. Jane Goldner and she thanked the legislators for their support. Mr. O’Mara and Mr. VanDonsel praised Ms. Goldner and welcomed her as the new Probation Director.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 02 became RESOLUTION NO. 445-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT (ASTHMA GRANT PROGRAM).

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 03 became RESOLUTION NO. 446-02: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT (NATIONAL FIRE ADJUSTMENT CO., INC.), SOLID WASTE/LANDFILL/RECYCLING.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 02 became RESOLUTION NO. 410-02: APPOINT DIRECTOR, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all; members present voting aye, Agenda No. 03 became RESOLUTION NO. 411-02: SET SALARY, DEPUTIZATION/REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES, KAREN SPAFFORD.

Mr. VanDee withdrew Agenda No. 04 and 05.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee and Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 412-02: CORTLAND COUNTY LEGISLATURE URGES NEW YORK STATE TO USE LOTTERY PROCEEDS TO FUND LOCAL SHARE OF PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDING PRESCHOOL SUPPORTIVE HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM. Mrs. Richards stressed the cost and importance of the program and Mr. VanDee said it amounted to another unfunded mandate.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 413-02: AMEND BUDGET/ISSUE BUDGET NOTE, TUITION TO OTHER COLLEGES.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee and Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 414-02: AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CORTLAND AND THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION INC., LOCAL 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, CORTLAND COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE UNIT 655002 OF LOCAL 812, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2002, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005.

Chairman Harrington thanked the negotiating team for the hard work. He reminded those in attendance that this was all county money and the constituents had indicated they wanted protection. He said our sheriff’s department deserved our support.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee and Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 415-02: AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CORTLAND AND THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION INC., LOCAL 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, CORTLAND COUNTY.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 416-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS/ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ JACOBUS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (STATE GRANT ADDITIONAL FUNDING).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 417-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM (CONTRACT FOR SERVICE).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 418-02: AMEND BUDGET/AMEND AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (RE-INVESTMENT FUNDS).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mr. Guido, Mr. Steve, Mr. Wern and Mr. Harrington voting nay, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 419-02: RENTAL CONTRACT/COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 420-02: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT (RIGHT-OF-WAY MAIN STREET/PAGE GREEN PROJECT – PIN 3752.94).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Guido, Mr. VanDonsel, Mr. Wern and Mr. Harrington voting nay, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 421-02: ABOLISH/CREATE/ APPROVAL TO FILL, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – HIGHWAY/DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mr. Cornell, Mr. Guido, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Ross, Mr. VanDonsel, Mr. Wern and Mr. Harrington voting nay, Agenda No. 16 became RESOLUTION NO. 422-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, WORKING FOREMAN.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 423-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION PROGRAM (CORTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 424-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (CORTLAND MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 19 became RESOLUTION NO. 425-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (CORTLAND HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL, INC.).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 20 became RESOLUTION NO. 426-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (CORTLAND CARE CENTER, INC.).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 21 became RESOLUTION NO. 427-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (GTL, INC. d/b/a LINK TO LIFE).

On motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Guido and Mr. VanDonsel voting nay, Agenda No. 22 became RESOLUTION NO. 428-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING, COORDINATOR, SERVICES FOR THE AGING.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Guido, Mr. VanDonsel, Mr. Wern and Mr. Harrington voting nay, Agenda No. 23 became RESOLUTION NO. 429-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING, SPECIALIST, SERVICES FOR THE AGING.

Mr. VanDonsel suggested that the legislators needed to look closer at the positions that were being filled. Mr. Allen said he doubted that the retirement program would save the county any money. He suggested a plan should have been implemented before the retirement incentive was offered. Mr. VanDee countered that the objective was to save money while still providing the services that the residents needed. Mrs. Contento thought a blue ribbon panel could be appointed to develop a plan. Mr. VanDee said the "Cortland Care" committee provided that information.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen and Mr. VanDonsel voting nay, Agenda No. 24 became RESOLUTION NO. 430-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION PROGRAM, NUTRITION PROGRAM DIRECTOR (PT).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen and Mr. VanDonsel voting nay, Agenda No. 25 became RESOLUTION NO. 431-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION PROGRAM, NUTRITION PROGRAM DIRECTOR. Mr. Wern said it was time to do more then talk about consolidating.

Chairman Harrington referred Agenda No. 26 (Human Resources Committee Resolution, Re-Open CSEA Contract, Educational Assistance Article) to the Personnel Committee.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 27 became RESOLUTION NO. 432-02: ABOLISH/CREATE/APPROVAL TO FILL/BACKFILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CASE SUPERVISOR GRADE B/CASE SUPERVISOR GRADE A/CASE SUPERVISOR GRADE B/SENIOR CASEWORKER/CASEWORKER.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay, Agenda No. 28 became RESOLUTION NO. 433-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CASEWORKER.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen voting nay, Agenda No. 29 became RESOLUTION NO. 434-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CASEWORKER.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay, Agenda No. 30 became RESOLUTION NO. 435-02: APPROVAL TO FILL/ BACKFILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SENIOR CASEWORKER.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel voting nay, Agenda No. 31 became RESOLUTION NO. 436-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING GRANT ADMINISTRATION, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING FISCAL COORDINATOR.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 32 became RESOLUTION NO. 437-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, TICKET TO WORK SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING GRANT ADMINISTRATION.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 33 became RESOLUTION NO. 438-02: AMEND BUDGET/ISSUE BUDGET NOTE, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 34 became RESOLUTION NO. 439-02: ACCEPT BID, FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (CORTLAND COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS TOWER).

Mr. Wern introduced Agenda No. 35 (Create/Approval To Fill, District Attorney’s Office, Clerk [PT]), Agenda No. 36 (Approval To Fill, District Attorney’s Office, Assistant District Attorney [PT]) and Agenda No. 37 (Create/Approval To Fill, District Attorney'’ Office, Assistant District Attorney [PT]). The discussion centered on the need for additional personnel, the possibility of making one full time position and the one full time position that was vacant because of military duty. District Attorney Jewett made the distinction that this request was the result of the County assuming work that was previously done by the City of Cortland. Mr. VanDonsel made a motion to table Agenda No. 35, 36 and 37 to time certain (next legislative session), was seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, with all members present voting aye, except Mr. Cornell, Mr. O’Mara, Mr. Steger, Mr. Steve and Mr. Wern voting nay.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 38 became RESOLUTION NO. 440-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING (LEXIS-NEXIS).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Guido and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 39 became RESOLUTION NO. 441-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING (FOR MUNIS).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 40 became RESOLUTION NO. 442-02: ACCEPT GRANT, VETERANS’ SERVICE AGENCY (STATE GRANT FOR ONE TIME FUNDS).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDee and Mr. Harrington voting nay, Agenda No. 41 became RESOLUTION NO. 443-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT, COMPUTER NETWORK TECHNICIAN.

Chairman Harrington referred the proposed budget back to the Finance & Administration Committee.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was recessed at 12:29 pm.

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