Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:07 am and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded present except Mr. Mudge and Mr. VanDonsel recorded absent. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Year-To-Date Budget Report from the Treasurer’s Office was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 3^rd Quarter Sales Tax Distribution 2003 from the Treasurer’s Office was ordered received and filed.

RESOLUTIONS

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 03 became RESOLUTION NO. 467-03: AUTHORIZE APPORTIONMENT OF MORTGAGE TAX MONIES, TREASURER’S OFFICE (MORTGAGE TAX).

On the motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 04 became RESOLUTION NO. 468-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, CORTLAND COUNTY AND THE CENTRAL NEW YORK REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT (NYSDOT TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FOR LOCALITIES).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted on a roll call vote with all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mrs. Breed, Mrs. Brown, Mr. Dwyer, Mr. O’Mara, Mrs. Price, Mr. Teeter and Mr. Harrington voting nay, Agenda No. 05 became RESOLUTION NO. 469-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS/ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT (TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM). Mrs. Price said she supported the program, but thought the sting operation was not the way to accomplish the goal.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 470-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, CONTRACT FOR SERVICES.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Dwyer and Mr. Teeter voting nay, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 471-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS FOR 2004, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/JACOBUS CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (AUDITOR, INTERPRETER AND CONSULTANTS/FACILITATORS). Mrs. Breed suggested looking into one firm to do all of the county auditing.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 472-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSING (BC/BS OF CNY – SAFETY NET PRODUCTS). Mrs. Brown questioned ‘safety net products’ and was told that it actually dealt with the Child Health and Family Health Plus programs.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 473-03: ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS, TRAFFIC SAFETY/ TRAVELING TOTS/CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 474-03: ACCEPT FUNDS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL PROGRAMS, TRAFFIC SAFETY/ CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 475-03: AMEND BUDGET, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT (TRANSFERS).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter and seconded by Mr. Steger, Agenda No. 12 (Grant Easement/Cuyler Fire Department, Highway Department) was introduced. Mr. Dwyer offered a friendly amendment to change the easement from permanent to temporary and was seconded by Mr. O’Mara. The discussion centered on why the change was necessary and the past history of such easements. The friendly amendment passed with all members present voting aye, except Mr. Steve and Mr. Ross voting nay. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, the amended Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 476-03: GRANT TEMPORARY EASEMENT/CUYLER FIRE DEPARTMENT, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Steve voting nay, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 477-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT (YMCA AGILITY TESTING).

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 478-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING (FORMUNIS).

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 479-03: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 163-03, AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT (ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING), HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT / SOLID WASTE. Prior to the vote, Mr. Cornell provided clarification on the date and the reason for the new resolution.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mrs. Richards 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. 480-03: LEAD AGENCY RESOLUTION.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Special Article No. 02 became RESOLUTION NO. 481-03: SEQR RESOLUTION.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was recessed at 10:30 am.

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