Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM 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. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

PUBLIC HEARING – Proposed Local Law No. 06 For 2002, A Local Law To Establish A Surcharge On Wireless Communications Service In The County Of Cortland.

Chairman Harrington asked three times if anyone was present wishing to speak in favor of the proposed local law. No one indicated they wished to speak in favor of the proposed law. Chairman Harrington asked three times if anyone was present wishing to speak against the proposed local law and no one indicated they wished to speak against the law. The Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 7:36 PM.

REPORTS

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, the annual report from the Community Services Board was ordered received and filed.

The discussion regarding the monthly report from the Treasurer’s Office centered on the adequacy of the report and the unwillingness of some of the legislators to accept it. Chairman Harrington delayed further discussion of the report until the end of the legislative session. County Treasurer Ferris was expected to be available at that time.

PROCLAMATION

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the week of October 6^th – 12^th, 2002 was declared Cornell Cooperative Extension Week and National 4-H Week in Cortland County. Sandy Sammons, Chairman of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Board and Syd McEvoy, Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, stressed the importance of the programs and thanked the legislators for their continued support.

RESOLUTIONS

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 04 became RESOLUTION NO. 350: DESIGNATE TOURISM PROMOTION AGENCY, FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION, INC. Mr. O’Mara questioned the benefit of belonging to such an organization. Mr. James Dempsey, Director of the Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said it was important to keep our name in the public eye and the Finger Lakes Association promoted Cortland County regionally.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. O’Mara and adopted on a roll call vote, with all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel abstaining, Agenda No. 05 became RESOLUTION NO. 351-02: TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS MASTER PLAN, DESIGN OF ATHLETIC FACILITY. Dr. Carl Haynes, President of Tompkins Cortland Community College, was given Privilege of the Floor. Dr. Haynes said the athletic facility had to be built first in order to free up the area for additional academic space. He explained that this procedure would save about a year in planning time. Mr. O’Mara told the legislators that there would be no conflict between the Cortland County youth hockey arena and the planned college facility because they would serve different segments of the population.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted on a roll call vote with all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Steger, Mr. Steve and Mr. Wern voting nay, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 352-02: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 278-02 (EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE TARGETED EMPLOYEES). Mr. VanDee reminded the legislators that restraint would be necessary for the program to be a cost saver. He said he needed help from all the committee chairs and members. Chairman Harrington reiterated that it is not a new program, the cost is spread over five years and all new hires had to come in at base.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 353-02: AMEND BUDGET/ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS, BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 354-02: AMEND BUDGET/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ SPECIAL PROGRAMS, HEALTHY WOMEN PARTNERSHIP.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. VanDonsel and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown voting nay, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 355-02: AUTHORIZE TRAVEL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (CATHY FEUERHERM & MARY ANN HALEY).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 356-02: TRANSFER FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS (PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO BIO-TERRORISM).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 357-02: APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION (SAMHSA), TARGETED CAPACITY EXPANSION PROPOSAL FOR CORTLAND COUNTY (FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES). Mrs. Richards emphasized that positions had been cut at Family Counseling Services, that economic conditions are difficult and more people are seeking help.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 358-02: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (GREENBRIAR HOME FOR ADULTS, INC.). Upon questioning, Linda Medeiros, Administrative Assistant for the Cortland County Mental Health Clinic, explained that this was an ongoing relationship that was being updated and that it did not cost the county additional funds because Medicaid paid for the services.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 359-02: AUTHORIZE CONFIDENTIALITY & NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AND COMPUTER APPLICATION SHARING AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH).

On the motion of Mr. Steve and seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14, 15 and 16 were voted on as a block.

Agenda No. 14 became

RESOLUTION NO. 360-02: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH TOWN OF CINCINNATUS FOR CONTROL OF SNOW AND ICE ON COUNTY ROADS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

Agenda No. 15 became

RESOLUTION NO. 361-02: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH TOWN OF HOMER FOR CONTROL OF SNOW AND ICE ON COUNTY ROADS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

Agenda No. 16 became

RESOLUTION NO. 362-02: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH TOWN OF TAYLOR FOR CONTROL OF SNOW AND ICE ON COUNTY ROADS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Contento voting nay, Agenda No. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 363-03: AUTHORIZE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT AGREEMENT (AIRPORT), HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 364-02: ACCEPT BIDS/ AUTHORIZE PURCHASE, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION, MISCELLANEOUS GROCERIES AND FROZEN FOODS.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen voting nay, Agenda No. 19 became RESOLUTION NO. 365-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION, AGING SERVICES AIDE (PT – 17 HRS/WK).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen voting nay, Agenda No. 20 became RESOLUTION NO. 366-02: APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION, ASSISTANT NUTRITION PROGRAM DIRECTOR.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 21 became RESOLUTION NO. 367-02: AMEND BUDGET, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (INSURANCE RECOVERY).

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Steve and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 22 became RESOLUTION NO. 368-02: IN OPPOSITION TO AMEND ARTICLE 220 OF THE NEW YORK STATE PENAL LAW TO ELIMINATE MANDATORY SENTENCING WITH OUT GUARANTEED FINANCIAL SUPPORT. Mr. VanDonsel emphasized that Assemblyman Gary Finch was the ranking member on the Committee on Corrections and we must let him know how unhappy we are with another unfunded mandate. Mrs. Richards said it was important for the press and our constituents to understand the impossible burden being shifted to the counties. Chairman Harrington said all our resolutions are answered with boilerplate letters and then our representatives continue as before. Mrs. Brown stated that it was time for voters to stop being invisible.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 23 became RESOLUTION NO. 369-02: EXTEND AGREEMENT (SNOW & ICE CONTROL), SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Dafoe voting nay, Agenda No. 24 became RESOLUTION NO. 370-02: EXTEND AGREEMENT, RENTAL & SERVICE OF ROLL OFF RECYCLING CONTAINERS, SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT.

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

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted on a roll call vote, Special Article No. 01 became RESOLUTION NO. 371-02: RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 328-02, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS (PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO BIO-TERRORISM).

On the motion of Mr. VanDee and Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 02 became RESOLUTION NO. 372-02: ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 06 FOR THE YEAR 2002, CORTLAND COUNTY WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE SURCHARGE LAW.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee and Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye on a roll call vote, Special Article No. 03 became RESOLUTION NO. 373-02: AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CORTLAND AND THE COUNTY POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION OF CORTLAND, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2002, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005.

On the motion of Mr. VanDonsel, seconded by Mr. Steve and adopted, all members present voting aye, the legislators went into executive session at 8:29 PM. to discuss contract negotiations. On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Guido and adopted, all members present voting aye, the legislators came out of executive session at 9:00 PM.

Agenda No. 02 was returned to the table for discussion. On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Steve and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Richards, Mr. O’Mara, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Contento and Mr. Harrington voting nay, Agenda No. 02 was tabled to time certain (October 11^th, 2002). Mr. VanDee said this would allow the Finance & Administration Committee to be certain that County Treasurer Donald Ferris understood what was to be included in the monthly report.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM.

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