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 Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous sessions were approved.

Kimberly McRae, Director of the Zero Adolescence Pregnancy program, briefly explained the program and showed the public service announcement that was being aired on local television.

REPORTS

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Steve voting nay, the 2003 Certified State Equalization Rate report was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 2^nd Quarter Sales Tax Distribution 2003 Report from the Treasurer’s Office was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. Steve voting nay, the 2002 Cortland County Sheriff’s Department Annual Report was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the 2002 Cortland County Community Services Board Annual Report was ordered received and filed.

RESOLUTIONS

On the motion of Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 391-03: APPOINT MEMBERS, CORTLAND COUNTY YOUTH BOARD (BETHANY CUTLER AND SUSAN FRANCIS).

On the motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 392-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, CORTLAND COUNTY AND CORTLAND COUNTY SNOW- MOBILE CLUBS (PLANNING DEPARTMENT).

On the motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 393-03: AUTHORIZE GRANT/ AMEND BUDGET, PLANNING DEPARTMENT (LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT FUND).

On the motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 394-03: AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR SECTION 5311 ANNUAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE (PLANNING DEPARTMENT).

Prior to the vote on Agenda No. 10, Mr. VanDonsel request and was granted permission to abstain. On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel abstaining, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 395-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, MONITORING WELL DRILLING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DRINKING WATER PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT GRANT.

Mrs. Richards announced that this project was 100% federal grant money.

At 10:20 Mr. Steve made a request to go into executive session to discuss contractual and personnel issues, was seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mr. VanDonsel voting nay. On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the executive session ended at 10:28 am.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards and seconded by Mrs. Brown, Agenda No. 11 (Authorize Agreement, Mental Health Department, Accumedic Computer System, Inc.) was introduced. Mr. Allen expressed his concern with a two-year contract, considering the current financial conditions. County Attorney Knickerbocker said he could make sure an early exit clause was included in the contract. Mr. Allen made a motion to table Agenda No. 11 until the next legislative session and was seconded by Mr. Wern. The motion failed on a roll call vote, with all members present voting nay, except Mr. Allen, Mrs. Breed, Mr. Cornell, Mr. Ross, Mr. Steve and Mr. Wern voting aye. Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 396-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (ACCUMEDIC COMPUTER SYSTEM, INC.), with all members present voting aye, except Mr. Allen, Mr. Steve and Mr. Wern voting nay.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became RESOLUTION NO. 397-03: AMEND BUDGET / AMEND AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES). Mr. O’Mara questioned the decrease in funding and Mrs. Price explained that it was just one more example of New York State failing to fully fund mandated programs.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 398-03: AMEND BUDGET, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (HORIZON HOUSE).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 399-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (CHANNING BETE COMPANY).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 400-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS/AMEND BUDGET (MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 16 became RESOLUTION NO. 401-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC.).

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Steger and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 402-03: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN’S SIGNATURE, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 403-03: AMEND BUDGET, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT (TRANSFERS).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 19 became RESOLUTION NO. 404-03: ACCEPT BIDS/ AUTHORIZE PURCHASE, AREA AGENCY ON AGING/NUTRITION, MISC. GROCERIES AND FROZEN FOODS.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, except Mrs. Contento abstaining, Agenda No. 20 became RESOLUTION NO. 405-03: AWARD RECYCLING CENTER DEMOLITION CONTRACT, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT/ SOLID WASTE DIVISION.

Chairman Harrington recognized Miss Mary Gillis on her last day of covering the legislative sessions. He said she set the standard for accurate and unbiased reporting. The legislators gave her a standing ovation.

Chairman Harrington announced the forming of an Ad-Hoc committee to be chaired by Mrs. Price and Mr. Mudge to develop a formula for distribution of the 1.5% sales tax to town and village highway departments.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Contento and adopted, all members present voting aye, the legislative session ended at 10:52 am.

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