Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:06 am 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. O'Mara and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

RESOLUTIONS

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 01 became RESOLUTION NO. 260-03: APPOINT MEMBER, CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF CORTLAND COUNTY, BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Prior to the vote on Agenda No. 02, Mr. VanDonsel requested and was granted permission to abstain. Mr. VanDee introduced two friendly amendments (1. BDC was to become Business Development Corporation and 2. "upon approval by the County Attorney" was added to the final 'Resolve') 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. VanDonsel abstaining, Agenda No. 02 became RESOLUTION NO. 261-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, CORTLAND COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.

Mr. Steve said he supported the Business Development Corporation, but objected to the resolution because there was no contract with the City and the County budget was not in place. Mrs. Price requested Privilege of the Floor for Linda Hartsock, Executive Director of the Business Development Corporation/Industrial Development Agency. Mrs. Hartsock thanked the legislators for their continued support and talked about the positive economic development that has occurred in Cortland County. She commented on the businessmen and women in the audience who had come to show their support for the Business Development Corporation. Mr. Allen voiced his objection that the discussions had not started sooner. Mr. VanDee commented that the funding stream was no longer tied to the sales tax issue and it would need to be budgeted. Chairman Harrington said it was one of the first issues he dealt with as Chairman and it was important that the Business Development Corporation know that the legislators were committed to economic development.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 03 became RESOLUTION NO. 262-03: AMEND BUDGET, TREASURER'S OFFICE, 2002 NEGATIVE BALANCE.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Dwyer voting nay, Agenda No. 04 became RESOLUTION NO. 263-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, TREASURER'S OFFICE (RICHARD M. MCNEILLY, CPA - CORTLAND COUNTY AUDIT FOR YEARS ENDING 12/31/2003, 12/31/2004 AND 12/31/2005).

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 05 became RESOLUTION NO. 264-03: CORRECT TAX WARRANTS, ROLLS & BILLS, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES, TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 265-03: CORRECT TAX WARRANTS, ROLLS & BILLS, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES, TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 266-03: CORRECT TAX WARRANTS, ROLLS & BILLS, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES, TOWN OF VIRGIL.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 267-03: CORRECT TAX WARRANTS, ROLLS & BILLS, REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES, TOWN OF VIRGIL.

On the motion of Mr. Dafoe, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 268-03: ACCEPT PROPOSAL/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC., BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Dafoe, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Breed, Mrs. Contento, Mr. Ross, Mr. Teeter and Mr. Wern voting nay, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 269-03: ACCEPT PROPOSAL/AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, AUCTIONEER (BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT).

Mr. Dafoe withdrew Agenda No. 11 (Amend Resolution No. 463-01, Authorize Sale of County Owned Property, Buildings & Grounds Department).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 270-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS/ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ SPECIAL PROGRAMS (HEALTHY WOMEN'S PARTNERSHIP/COLORECTAL PROSTRATE CANCER GRANT).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 271-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT (HOME HEALTH CARE CONSULTANTS).

On motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 272-03: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH THE TOWN OF TAYLOR FOR CONTROL OF SNOW AND ICE ON COUNTY ROADS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 273-03: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH TOWN OF HOMER FOR CONTROL OF SNOW AND ICE ON COUNTY ROADS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 16 became RESOLUTION NO. 274-03: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH TOWN OF CINCINNATUS FOR CONTROL OF SNOW AND ICE ON COUNTY ROADS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 275-03: CREATE PROJECT / TRANSFER FUNDS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted on a roll call vote with all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Contento voting nay, Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 276-03: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 19 became RESOLUTION NO. 277-03: AUTHORIZE UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (LORI CIRCIO).

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted on a roll call vote, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. VanDee, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay, Agenda No. 20 became RESOLUTION NO. 278-03: AMEND BUDGET, CORONER'S OFFICE. The discussion centered on the age of the bills and the need to pay the vendor.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted on a roll call vote, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 21 became RESOLUTION NO. 279-03: REVISE RULES OF ORDER, CORTLAND COUNTY LEGISLATURE.

Chairman Harrington thanked Mr. Dwyer and his committee for the hard work that was necessary to complete the revisions. Mr. Dwyer thanked Ann Homer for her assistance as a parliamentarian.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Steve voting nay, Agenda No. 22 became RESOLUTION NO. 280-03: AMEND BUDGET/TRANSFER FUNDS, PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 23 became RESOLUTION NO. 281-03: CREATE/ APPROVAL TO FILL, COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, TEMPORARY DATA ENTRY OPERATOR.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 24 became RESOLUTION NO. 282-03: APPROVAL TO FILL, COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE/DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE EXAMINER.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 10:43 am.

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