Chairman Harrington opened the meeting at 10:22 am and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded present except Mrs. Contento and Mr. Guido recorded excused. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Steve voting nay and Mrs. Contento and Mr. Guido recorded excused, the minutes from the previous session were approved. Prior to the vote, Mr. Steve voiced his objection to the fact that a number of his comments were not included. Chairman Harrington said that the Clerk was obligated to record all motions and accompanying votes and to keep a summary of the discussions. He also said that the practical aspect of verbatim minutes meant a very large and equally expensive journal. The Chairman suggested Mr. Steve provide the Clerk with a written copy of points he wanted included in the minutes.

Chairman Harrington announced that President Carl Haynes (Tompkins Cortland Community College) was being given Privilege of the Floor to provide the legislators with a State of the College address. Dr. Haynes emphasized the learning emphasis at the college, increasing enrollment, state funding, the master plan and the economic impact study.

REPORTS

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Steve voting nay and Mrs. Contento and Mr. Guido recorded excused, the 2002 Dog License Report from the Treasurer's Office was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Steve and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mrs. Contento and Mr. Guido recorded excused, Agenda No. 02 became RESOLUTION NO. 49-03: ADOPT 2003 BUDGET, CAR POOL, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. Mr. Steve said he still had the same unanswered questions and asked Superintendent Eggleston to explain. Mr. Eggleston said the car pool does not make money. He said if there was a surplus one year, then it was reflected by lowering rates the next year.

RESOLUTIONS

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 03 became RESOLUTION NO. 50-03: APPOINT MEMBER, ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION ADVISORY BOARD (JANE GOLDNER).

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 04 became RESOLUTION NO. 51-03: APPOINT MEMBER, ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION ADVISORY BOARD (HON. WILLIAM AMES).

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 05 became RESOLUTION NO. 52-03: APPOINT MEMBERS, FIRE ADVISORY BOARD.

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 53-03: APPOINT MEMBERS, CORTLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD, ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBCOMMITTEE, MR/DD SUBCOMMITTEE AND MENTAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE. Referencing a recent statement in the Cortland Standard about the majority party making appointments, Mr. Allen said he did not see a single Republican listed in the resolution. Chairman Harrington explained the origin of most nominations and said he did not check the political affiliation of nominees. Mrs. Price mentioned the nominee she put forth was a Republican and two other legislators pointed out a number of Republican nominees.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 54-03: CORRECT TAX WARRANTS, ROLLS & BILLS, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES, TOWN OF SOLON.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 55-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES (COPIER).

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 56-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES (OCE SCANNER/PRINTER).

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 57-03:AUTHORIZE PAYMENT, TREASURER'S OFFICE (SURPLUS SALES TAX).

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 58-03: APPROVAL TO FILL, TREASURER'S OFFICE, SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK.

On the motion of Mr. Dafoe, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 59-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, PENN POWER, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT.

Prior to the vote on Agenda No. 13, Mr. VanDonsel requested and was granted permission to abstain. On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye and Mr. VanDonsel abstaining, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 60-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (HORIZON HOUSE AND TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 61-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (USHERWOOD & ASSOCIATES).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. O'Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 62-03: AMEND BUDGET/AMEND AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (SEVEN VALLEYS COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 16 became RESOLUTION NO. 63-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS GRANT).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Brown and Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda N. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 64-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, DATA PROCESSING, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT & DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (HIPAA BUSINESS ASSOCIATE CONTRACTS/ DECLARATION OF HEALTH CARE COMPONENT)

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Steve and Mr. Wern voting nay, Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 65-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, HEALTH DEPARTMENT (ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER). Mr. O'Mara commented that the maintenance costs were more than the purchase price. Public Health Director Gailor said it was hoped that enough could be learned during the one-year contract to warrant the expense, because the Health Department did not intend to continue past the first year.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 19 became RESOLUTION NO. 66-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ SPECIAL PROGRAMS (KOMAN GRANT). Mrs. Price asked Public Health Director Gailor to explain the guidelines for diagnosis and treatment that accompanied the grant. And, Chairman Harrington asked about the outreach and education efforts.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 20 became RESOLUTION NO. 67-03: AMEND BUDGET/TRANSFER FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DIVISION, PRESCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 21 became RESOLUTION NO. 68-03: 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. 22 became RESOLUTION NO. 69-03: ACCEPT GRANT, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACOBUS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (STATE GRANT).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 23 became RESOLUTION NO. 70-03: ABOLISH/ CREATE/APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ HIGHWAY, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

Mr. Teeter withdrew Agenda No. 24 (Appoint Deputy Superintendent of Highways, Highway Department [R. Buerkle]).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 25 became RESOLUTION NO. 71-03: ABOLISH/CREATE, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION, AGING SERVICES AIDE (PT) & FOOD SERVICE HELPER (PT)/DRIVER (TWO)(PT).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen voting nay and Mrs. Contento and Mr. Guido recorded excused, Agenda No. 26 became RESOLUTION NO. 72-03: APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION, NUTRITION PROGRAM ASSISTANT (PT - 20 HRS/WK).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen voting nay and Mrs. Contento and Mr. Guido recorded excused, Agenda No. 27 became RESOLUTION NO. 73-03: APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION, FOOD SERVICE HELPER (PT - 15 HRS/WK).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 28-03 became RESOLUTION NO. 74-03: AMEND 2003 BUDGET, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, STOA OPERATING ASSISTANCE).

Mrs. Brown withdrew Agenda No. 29 (Authorize Transfer of Transportation Program and Accounts to Planning Department, Department of Social Services).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen and Mr. VanDonsel voting nay and Mrs. Contento and Mr. Guido recorded excused, Agenda No. 30 became RESOLUTION NO. 75-03: APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER TRAINEE.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown & Mr. Dafoe, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Dwyer, Mr. Mudge, Mrs. Price, Mr. VanDee, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mrs. Contento and Mr. Guido recorded excused, Agenda No. 31 became RESOLUTION NO. 76-03: APPROVAL TO TRANSFER POSITION/FUNDING, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES/ BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT, TELEPHONE OPERATOR.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 32 became RESOLUTION NO. 77-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, COPIER PRODUCTS SALES & SERVICE, INC. (PROBATION DEPARTMENT).

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, with all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Cornell, Mr. Mudge, Mr. Steger, Mr. Steve and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mrs. Contento and Mr. Guido recorded excused, Agenda No. 33 became RESOLUTION NO. 78-03: APPOINT COUNTY CORONER. Mr. Cornell read a statement emphasizing the need to interview candidates. Mr. Steve reviewed a list of qualifications that he felt made the two funeral director candidates the most qualified and also suggested that stipends would save the County money. Mr. O'Mara suggested that what should be non-political has become a political issue. Mr. VanDonsel said the candidate is qualified and has participated in additional training at her own expense. Mr. Dwyer said funeral directors should not be coroners since they already transport bodies and he was concerned about possible conflict or interest issues.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 34 became RESOLUTION NO. 79-03: CREATE/ APPROVAL TO FILL, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, COURT OFFICER.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 35 became RESOLUTION NO. 80-03: CREATE/ APPROVAL TO FILL, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, CIVIL DEPUTY (PT).

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 36 became RESOLUTION NO. 81-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION (NYS DIVISION OF PROBATION AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 37 became RESOLUTION NO. 82-03: REPLACE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 38 became RESOLUTION NO. 83-03: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT, COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE (PHOTO & MICROGRAPHICS, INC.).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 39 became RESOLUTION NO. 84-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING (ALLAN ROTTO CONSULTANTS, INC.).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 40 became RESOLUTION NO. 85-03: AMEND BUDGET, VETERAN SERVICE AGENCY, GRANT ROLLOVER FROM 2002 BUDGET TO 2003 BUDGET.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 41 became RESOLUTION NO. 86-03: ACCEPT GRANT, CORTLAND COUNTY VETERAN 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. Allen, Mr. Steve and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mrs. Contento and Mr. Guido recorded excused, Agenda No. 42 became RESOLUTION NO. 87-03: TRANSFER FUNDS/FILL PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION, PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT. Mr. Steve questioned the necessity for the position and objected to transferring money from the Unemployment account to pay for it. He said the Unemployment account ran a deficit last year and appears to be headed in the same direction this year. Mrs. Price said the position was critical because of the ongoing reclassification study and some of the staff was involved with negotiations.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 am.

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