Chairman Harrington opened the Public Hearing at 10:14 am. The Clerk read the legal notice as published for consideration of the Operating Budget of Tompkins Cortland Community College For The Fiscal Year September 1^st, 2003 To August 31^st, 2004. He asked three times if anyone was present wishing to speak in favor of the proposed operating budget. No one indicated they wanted to speak in favor of the proposed operating budget. Chairman Harrington asked three times if anyone was present wishing to speak against the proposed operating budget. No one indicated that they wished to speak against the proposed operating budget.

The Clerk read the legal notice as published to consider proposed Local Law No. 03 for The Year 2003: Amending Local Law no. 07 Of The Year 2002, Allowing For A Fixed Term Of Office And Designating County Administrator As Budget Officer. Chairman Harrington asked three times if anyone was present wishing to speak in favor of proposed Local Law No. 03 For The Year 2003. No one indicated they wanted to speak in favor of the proposed law. Chairman Harrington asked three times if anyone was present wishing to speak against the proposed law. No one indicated they wanted to speak against proposed Local Law No. 03 for the Year 2003. The Chairman closed the public hearing at 10:16 am.

Chairman Harrington led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded present. There were no corrections or additions to the minutes.

REPORTS

On the motion Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. O'Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 2002 Annual Report from the Cortland County Probation Department was ordered received and filed.

Chairman Harrington declared a recess at 10:20 am and the Legislature reconvened at 10:36 am.

RESOLUTIONS

Chairman Harrington withdrew Agenda No. 04 (Appoint Election Commissioner, Republican, R. Howe)) indicating it had not gone to the Personnel Committee.

Before the vote, Mr. VanDonsel requested and was granted permission to abstain from voting on Agenda No. 05 & 06.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted on a roll call vote, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel abstaining, Agenda No. 05 became RESOLUTION NO. 326-03: APPROVE MODIFICATION OF THE 2002 - 2003 OPERATING BUDGET, TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted on a roll call vote, with all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel abstaining, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 327-03: ADOPT 2003 - 2004 TENTATIVE OPERATING BUDGET, TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted on a roll call vote, with all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mrs. Breed, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Mudge, Mr. O'Mara, Mr. Ross, Mr. Steve, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Wern voting nay, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 328-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, TREASURER'S OFFICE, COUNTY WIDE COST ALLOCATION PLAN (JACK VENESKY, CPA).

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 329-03: A RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO APPROVE CERTAIN CORRECTIONS OF ERRORS ON TAX ROLLS AND CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mrs. Breed, Mr. Cornell, Mr. Ross, Mr. Steve and Mr. Wern voting nay, Agenda No 09 (Amend Budget, Authorize Agreement, City Youth Bureau / Celtic Festival) was tabled to time certain (August 13^th, 2003). County Attorney Knickerbocker said he needed more time to research the issue.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Ross voting nay, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 330-03: CREATE / APPROVAL TO FILL, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM AIDES (THREE PART-TIME POSITIONS). Mrs. Breed asked about the monitoring of the funding source. Commissioner Monroe said she does the monitoring of this particular program, which is designed to reduce the cost of foster care.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Breed voting nay, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 331-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS (MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 332-03: APPROVAL TO FILL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING, REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted on a roll call vote, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 333-03: APPROVE SUPPLEMENTARY CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING, PAGE GREEN ROAD PROJECT, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. When questioned about the expansion, Superintendent Eggleston said this was not the original Page Green Road project, but phase two of the project.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. O'Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 334-03: AUTHORIZE TRAVEL, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT (J. EGGLESTON).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 335-03: AMEND BUDGET, DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (TITLE V - SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 16 became RESOLUTION NO. 336-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (OPERATION OF YEAR ROUND YOUTH PROGRAMS).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 337-03: AMEND BUDGET, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (TITLE V - SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 338-03: AMEND BUDGET, CREATE / APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (TITLE IIIE - FAMILY CAREGIVERS).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 19 became RESOLUTION NO. 339-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, AREA AGENCY ON AGING / NUTRITION (FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL NEW YORK).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 20 became RESOLUTION NO. 340-03: APPROVAL TO FILL, AREA AGENCY ON AGING / NUTRITION (DRIVER - 15 HRS/WK).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 21 became RESOLUTION NO. 341-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CORTLAND COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 22 became RESOLUTION NO. 342-03: ABOLISH / CREATE / APPROVAL TO FILL, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, SENIOR KEY- BOARD SPECIALIST / SHERIFF'S RECORDS CLERK.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 23 became RESOLUTION NO. 343-03: APPROVAL TO FILL, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, TWO (2) CORRECTION OFFICERS.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 24 became RESOLUTION NO. 344-03: AMEND BUDGET, OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENDER.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Mudge and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 25 became RESOLUTION NO. 345-03: HOME RULE REQUEST, HOUSING OF PRE-ARRAIGNED PRISONERS, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 26 became RESOLUTION NO. 346-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING (FOLDER / SEALER MACHINE).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 27 became RESOLUTION NO. 347-03: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE, EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SWITCH HARDWARE REPLACEMENT, DATA PROCESSING.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee and Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted on a roll call vote, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 28 became RESOLUTION NO. 348-03: ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 03 FOR THE YEAR 2003, AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 07 OF THE YEAR 2002, ALLOWING FOR A FIXED TERM OF OFFICE AND DESIGNATING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AS BUDGET OFFICER.

Mr. Dwyer withdrew Agenda No. 29 (Amend Resolution No. 495-02, Amend Management Compensation Plan, Create and Fill County Administration Position).

On the motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 30 became RESOLUTION NO. 349-03: AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, SNOWMOBILE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. O'Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, two special articles were introduced.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 01 became RESOLUTION NO. 350-03: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 191-03, AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ACCEPT DELINQUENT TAX PAYMENTS.

Mr. VanDonsel said it was the compassionate thing to do and it was the responsibility of the Budget & Finance Committee to look into the feasibility of payments spread out over time.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee and seconded by Mrs. Price, Special Article No. 02 (Legislature Of The County Of Cortland Electing The Permanent Exemption From Sales And Compensating Use Taxes For Receipts From Retail Sales Of, And Consideration Given Or Contracted To Be Given For, Certain Clothing And Footwear) failed on a roll call vote, with all members present voting aye except Mrs. Contento, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Dwyer, Mr. Mudge, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Teeter, Mr. VanDee, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay. The discussion focused on the lack of accurate information on which to base a decision, the anticipated increases in mandated expenses to Cortland County and the subsequent increase in property taxes.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 11:33 am.

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