Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:08 am and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded present, except Mr. Dafoe and Mr. Steve recorded absent. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

REPORTS

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 2002 Annual Report from Cornell Cooperative Extension was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer and seconded by Mr. Ross, Agenda No. 02 (Amend Rules Of Order, Cortland County Legislature) was introduced. Mr. O’Mara questioned why the rules were being amended when there had been a unanimous vote to accept them. Mrs. Breed said she had received calls from indignant constituents suggesting the "yes" vote was illegal or unconstitutional. Mr. VanDonsel questioned why a "no" vote was any less illegal or unconstitutional. The discussion centered on reasons for the change and acceptable alternatives. Agenda No. 02 was defeated on a two-thirds roll call vote with all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mr. Dwyer, Mr. Mudge, Mr. O’Mara, Mrs. Richards, Mr. Steger, Mr. Teeter, Mr. VanDee, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Harrington voting nay. Mr. Allen said he would introduce a friendly amendment, but Mr. VanDonsel said he would take the resolution back to the Personnel Committee for further consideration.

Chairman Harrington withdrew Agenda No. 03 (Re-Appoint Members, Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board [Wm. Weddle & E. Wright).

On the motion of Mr. Mudge, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 04 became RESOLUTION NO. 449-03: REJECT BIDS (BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT), TRASH REMOVAL.

On the motion of Mr. Mudge, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel voting nay, Agenda No. 05 became RESOLUTION NO. 450-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT (6TH JUDICIAL COURT DISTRICT).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Brown, Mr. Dwyer, Mr. O’Mara and Mr. VanDonsel voting nay, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 451-03: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACOBUS CENTER.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 452-02: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACOBUS CENTER.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 453-03: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 454-03: ESTABLISH PETTY CASH ACCOUNT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (FAMILY WRAP-AROUND SERVICES).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 455-03: AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (MAGELLAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH). Before the vote, Mrs. Breed suggested the resolution needed some clarification, but Assistant County Attorney Francis Casullo said the County Attorney always reviews contracts.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 456-03: RE-ESTABLISH "TAXIWAY/APRON REHABILITATION" PROJECT, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT/AIRPORT.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel voting nay, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 457-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (SEVERAL AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, ETC.).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 458-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (FOSTER CARE).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 459-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DAY CARE SERVICES).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 460-03: AMEND BUDGET, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP), NYS DIVISION OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel voting nay, Agenda No. 16 became RESOLUTION NO. 461-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CORTLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK (FAMILY PLANNING BENEFITS PROGRAM – FPBP), DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

On the motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel voting nay, Agenda No. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 462-03: AMEND BUDGET/ISSUE BUDGET NOTE, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT / JAIL.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 463-03: AMEND AND RESTATE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN, PERSONNEL / CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 19 became RESOLUTION NO. 464-03: AMEND AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING (PAETEC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.).

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. Cornell, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 01 became RESOLUTION NO. 465-03: REJECT LOADER BIDS, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT/SOLID WASTE.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 02 became RESOLUTION NO. 466-03: AUTHORIZE WHEEL LOADER PURCHASE, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT/SOLID WASTE.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was recessed at 10:32 am.

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