Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:03 am and led the salute to the flag. He introduced Kay Breed, LD#13, and welcomed her to the legislature. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded present. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

PROCLAMATION

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. O'Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, the proclamation for Foster Parent Month was ordered received and filed. Commissioner of Social Services Kristen Monroe accepted the proclamation and introduced Mrs. Terry Recor. Mr. & Mrs. Recor will be honored as Foster Parents of the Year at the annual dinner.

REPORTS

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the monthly report from the Treasurer's Office was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Errors and Omissions Report from the Real Property Tax Services Office was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Materials Bid Report from the Highway Department was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 193-03: CORRECT TAX WARRANTS, ROLLS & BILLS, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES, TOWN OF PREBLE.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 194-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/EDUCATION (COMDOC).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 195-03: AUTHORIZE TRAVEL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING (KAREN HENRY).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel voting nay, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 196-03: ACCEPT MATERIALS BID, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 197-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, COUNTY AIRPORT/AWOS MAINTENANCE, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 198-03: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE, DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING, JOBSHOP, INC. INFORMATION SYSTEMS.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 199-03: AUTHORIZE TRAVEL, DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (ROBIN WESTON, DIRECTOR).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 200-03: APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING, SEASONAL AIDES (TEMPORARY) & SPECIAL PROGRAMS COUNSELORS (TEMPORARY).

Mrs. Brown commented that because of the present federal budget crunch, only fifty youths will be employed, instead of the customary 200.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 201-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/STEVENS MANOR, SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM, YOUTH BUREAU.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, two special articles were introduced on the floor.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 01 became RESOLUTION NO. 202-03; AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS, AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown voting nay, Special Article No. 02 became RESOLUTION NO. 203-03: APPROVAL TO FILL, SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT, LANDFILL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/MECHANIC (TEMPORARY).

Chairman Harrington briefly explained the ongoing events in the Judiciary & Public Safety Committee regarding the bids for the tower building and the request to turn the issue over to a Committee of the Whole. Mr. Wern requested a five minute recess to discuss the issue with the Judiciary & Public Safety Committee because there was a misunderstanding regarding procedure. Chairman Harrington declared a recess at 10:23.

The legislative session resumed at 10:28 am. Mr. Wern withdrew his request and Chairman Harrington withdrew his motion.

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

Congressman Sherwood Boehlert thanked the legislators for allowing him to speak. He listed the war in Iraq, the war on terrorism, homeland security and the state of the economy as the important issues affecting all of us.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 11:19 am.

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