Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:04 and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded present, except Mr. Guido recorded excused.

The Clerk corrected the minutes from the previous session (Agenda No.33 was a voice vote not roll call). Referencing Agenda No. 06, Mr. Allen said his comments (did not see a single Republican listed in the resolution) referred to board members only and did not extend to the subcommittees. The motion to change 'resolution' to 'board' was defeated with all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Contento, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Dwyer, Mr. Mudge, Mr. O'Mara, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Ross, Mr. Teeter, Mr. VanDee, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Guido excused. Mr. Steve made a motion to strike all comments from Agenda No. 06 and was seconded by Mr. Cornell and defeated with all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Contento, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Dwyer, Mr. Mudge, Mr. O'Mara, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Ross, Mr. Teeter, Mr. VanDee, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Guido excused. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. VanDee the amended minutes from the previous session were approved, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Cornell, Mr. Steve and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mr. Guido recorded excused.

PROCLAMATION & PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

The Clerk read the proclamation for National Agriculture Day and Chairman Harrington presented the proclamation to Amanda Barber (Soil and Water Conservation District) and Syd McEvoy (Cornell Cooperative Extension). They thanked the legislators for their continued support and invited them to attend the annual AgDay luncheon.

REPORTS

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Revenue Collection Report for 2002 from the Real Property Tax Services Office was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price 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 Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Steve and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown voting nay and Mr. Guido recorded excused, the Monthly Treasurer's Report was ordered received and filed. Mrs. Brown asked about the miscellaneous expensed category.

CORRESPONDENCE

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the letter from Commandant Richard Holl (MCL Cortland Detachment #221) was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the letter from Wm. J. Hayes (Secretary Cortland County Federation of Sportsman's Club) was ordered received and filed.

RESOLUTIONS

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 88-03: DESIGNATE MEMBER TO CORTLAND COUNTY JURY BOARD.

Prior to the vote Mr. VanDonsel requested and was granted permission to abstain. On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel abstaining and Mr. Guido excused, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 89-03: INCREASE IN 2001-2002 STATE OPERATING AID FOR TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting age, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 90-03: AMEND 2003 BUDGET, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 91-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 92-03: CORRECT TAX WARRANTS, ROLLS AND BILLS, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES, TOWN OF CINCINNATUS.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 93-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, CORTLAND COUNTY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 94-03: AMEND BUDGET/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, THE HERZIG GROUP & KEEGAN ASSOCIATES.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 95-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, COUNTY LEGISLATURE (REPERTORY THEATRE, 1890 HOUSE MUSEUM, FEDERATION OF SPORTSMEN'S CLUB, HISTORICAL SOCIETY, FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION, FINGER LAKES LIBRARY SYSTEM & CORTLAND ARTS COUNCIL). Mr. O'Mara commented that these organizations are funded with tourism dollars and yet, none of them create tourism. Mr. VanDee said that the previous resolution would change the way things are done.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 16 became RESOLUTION NO. 96-03: ENCOURAGE NYS TO INVESTIGATE ESCALATING FUEL COSTS.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 97-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT/ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS (CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 98-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS (COMMUNITY COALITION FOR DIABETIC PREVENTION.

Mrs. Richards withdrew Agenda No. 19 (Authorize Agreement, Health Department/Jacobus Center [Usherwood]), Agenda No. 20 (Authorize Agreement, Health Department/Administration [Usherwood]) and Agenda No. 21 (Authorize Agreement, Health Department/Hospice [Usherwood]). Mr. Dwyer reassured everyone that the Personnel Committee would look into the possibility of consolidating all the different contracts and promised to report back within two weeks.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 22 became RESOLUTION NO. 99-03: AUTHORIZE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/HEALTH EDUCATION (CINDY JACONSKI).

Mrs. Richards withdrew Agenda No. 23 (Authorize Agreement/Cingular Wireless, Mental Health Department).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 24 became RESOLUTION NO. 100-03: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF STATE SNOW/ICE CONTROL AGREEMENT, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 25 became RESOLUTION NO. 101-03: AWARD FIREWORKS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 26 became RESOLUTION NO. 102-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (LEGAL SERVICES).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 27 became RESOLUTION NO. 103-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (HOME CARE FOR CORTLAND COUNTY, INC.).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 28 became RESOLUTION NO. 104-03: APPROVAL TO FILL/BACKFILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CASE SUPERVISOR, GRADE B/SENIOR CASEWORKER/CASEWORKER.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 29 became RESOLUTION NO. 105-03: APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, KEYBOARD SPECIALIST.

Mr. Wern withdrew Agenda No. 30 (Award Bid, Tower Project, Sheriff's Department).

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 31 became RESOLUTION NO. 106-03: AMEND BUDGET, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (FORFEITED PROCEEDS).

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 32 became RESOLUTION NO. 107-03: AMEND BUDGET, CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Dwyer, Mr. Mudge, Mr. O'Mara and Mr. Harrington voting nay and Mr. Guido excused, Agenda No. 33 became RESOLUTION NO. 108-03: AMEND BUDGET, "BUCKLE UP NEW YORK," SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. Mr. O'Mara suggested there was a better use for the funds, but Sheriff Price said it was an important teaching tool.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. O'Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 34 became RESOLUTION NO. 109-03: AMEND AGREEMENT, UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM/CORTLAND COUNTY, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 35 became RESOLUTION NO. 110-03: APPROVAL TO FILL, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, SENIOR COOK. Mrs. Contento questioned what had become of the idea of a regional kitchen?

Mr. Dwyer introduced Agenda No. 36 (Salary Increases, Management Compensation) and Mrs. Contento seconded it. Mr. Dwyer introduced a friendly amendment that added ' Legislative' (whose salaries were not previously set by Legislative resolution) to resolution, was seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye. Mrs. Price wanted to introduce a friendly amendment that added all part-time management employees to the list receiving raises. Chairman Harrington said he did not consider the change to be a friendly amendment, and offered Mrs. Price the opportunity to postpone consideration of the amendment to the end of the session, thus allowing her time to write the amendment. On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown and Mr. Steve voting nay and Mr. Guido recorded excused, consideration of Agenda No. 36 was postponed to the end of the session.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. O'Mara and Mrs. Richards voting nay and Mr. Guido excused, Agenda No. 37 became RESOLUTION NO. 112-03: AMEND RULES, MOVE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR TRANSPORTATION FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO THE PLANNING COMMITTEE. Mr. O'Mara asked why it was being moved when it appeared logical that transportation should be the domain of the Human Resources Committee. Mrs. Brown reviewed the immediate history for the change and said it was illegal for transportation to be part of the Department of Social Services. Mr. Allen reminded the legislators that part of the justification for the additional personnel in the Planning Department was the added responsibility for transportation.

Mr. Dwyer withdrew Agenda No. 38 (Authorize Agreement, Usherwood Office Technology, Cortland County Legislature).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 39 became RESOLUTION NO. 113-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, WORKERS' COMPENSATION/SELF INSURANCE PROGRAM. Mr. Dwyer said although not required to go to bid for professional services, the committee did solicit estimates and this was the most competitive.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 40 became RESOLUTION NO. 114-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, COUNTY DEPARTMENTS (DAVELLE OFFICE EQUIPMENT - TYPEWRITER AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT).

Mr. Ross withdrew Agenda No. 41 (Authorize Agreements, Planning Department [Color Copier, Colorpass, B/W Copier]).

On the motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 42 became RESOLUTION NO. 115-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, PLANNING DEPARTMENT (ARCINFO SOFTWARE SUPPORT/ MAINTENANCE).

The amended Agenda No. 36 (Salary Increases, Management Compensation) was reintroduced on the floor. Mrs. Price's amended version included raises for all part-time management employees. The discussion centered on the unknown cost to the County. Mrs. Brown mentioned that many of the part-time management employees received health benefits and that was an additional expense to the County. Mr. Allen said he was still advocating some type of performance raise and Mrs. Price reassured him that the resolution addressed that issue. Mr. Steve asked why some management level employees were not included. Chairman Harrington explained the procedure involved. Mr. VanDee requested the issue be moved, was seconded by Mr. Teeter and approved, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Steve, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mr. Guido recorded excused. The amend Agenda No. 36 was defeated on a roll call vote with all members voting nay, except Mrs. Contento, Mr. Dwyer and Mrs. Price voting aye and Mr. Guido excused. The unamended Agenda No. 36 passed on a roll call vote with all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Steve and Mr. Wern voting nay and Mr. Guido excused.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 11:03 am.

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