Chairman Steve called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led the Salute to the Flag.

The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded as present.

On motion of Mr. Willcox, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted by all members present voting aye, the minutes of the January 14, 2004, session were approved as printed.

Chairman Steve congratulated Mr. Elston on the birth of his new daughter. Chairman Steve welcomed Tamara Wyant who was appointed by the Common Council to fill the 5^th Ward Legislative District seat of the City of Cortland.

Proclamations:

Chairman Steve recognized Darrell and Anne Henderson, owners of the Henderson Farm located in Preble, NY, as the recipients of a Farmland Protection Grant in the amount of $302,213. Mr. Steger joined him on the floor as he complimented them on their accomplishments and presented them with the Proclamation that had been read by the Clerk. Anne Henderson thanked the Legislature for their recognition. She also thanked Dan Dineen, Director of The Cortland County Planning Dept., Linda Harstock, Executive Director of the Cortland County BDC and IDA, and the Town of Preble for all their help in the grant process.

Chairman Steve recognized Amanda Barber of the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District as the recipient of the 2003 Cortland County BDC Quality Community Award. Chairman Steve asked Mr. McKee and Mr. Steger to join him on the Floor as he presented a Proclamation that had been read by the Clerk. Chairman Steve thanked Mrs. Barber for being such an asset to the district and for her contributions in making Cortland County a better community. Mrs. Barber thanked the body and then recognized the staff of the Soil and Water Office and the Board of Directors for their help with making all the accomplishments happen.

Resolutions:

On motion of Mr. Steve, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 03 became Resolution No. 28-04: Appoint Member, Board of Health

On motion of Mr. Steve, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 04 became Resolution No. 29-04: Appoint Members, Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors

On motion of Mr. Steve, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 05 became Resolution No. 30-04: Advocating that Capital District Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation be Allowed to Operate Video Lottery Terminals (VLT’S) in Teletheaters in CDROTB

Chairman Steve thanked Mr. Thomas O’Donnell for his time, efforts, and good job done representing Cortland County for the past six years as Director for the Capital District Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation. Mrs. Brown also offered her appreciation to Mr. O’Donnell for his hard work.

On motion of Mr. Steve, seconded by Mr. Cornell Agenda item No. 06: Abolish/ Create Positions, Various County Departments was moved to the floor. Chairman Steve explained this resolution was being done to eliminate position titles that were no longer funded in the adopted budget. Mrs. Brown asked for a clarification as to which titles being eliminated were vacant positions and which were in response to the lay-offs because of the budget restraints. Chairman Steve referred the question to Mr. Schrader, County Administrator. Mr. Schrader stated that he needed time to go over the list. Chairman Steve moved Agenda item No. 06 to the end of session.

On motion of Mr. Steve, seconded by Mr. Tagliente and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 07 became Resolution No. 31-04: Abolish/ Create/ Set Salary, Amend Management Compensation Plan, Highway Department. Mrs. Brown asked for typing corrections to be done by the Clerk.

On motion of Mr. Steve, seconded by Mr. Elston and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 08 became Resolution No. 32-04: Increase Salary, County Attorney Department

On motion of Mr. Behrenfeld, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 09 became Resolution No. 33-04: Authorize Agreement, Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau/Innkeepers. Mrs. Brown asked for typing corrections to be done by the Clerk.

On motion of Mr. Behrenfeld, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 10 became Resolution No. 34-04: Authorize Payment, Tompkins Cortland Community College (Operating Budget 2003-2004)

On motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 11 became Resolution No. 35-04: Authorize Chairman to Declare Dog Quarantine, Planning Department

On motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 12 became Resolution No. 36-04: Authorize Payment, Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District

On motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mrs. Breed and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 13 became Resolution No. 37-04: Authorize Agreement, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cortland County

On motion of Dr. DiGiovanni, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 14 became Resolution No. 38-04: Authorize Agreement/ Accept Additional Funds/Amend Budget, Health Department/Administration (Community Coalition for Diabetic Prevention Project)

On motion of Dr. DiGiovanni, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 15: Approval to Fill, Health Department, Speech Language Pathologist, was postponed to time certain (February 19^th, 2004).

On motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted by all members present voting aye Agenda item No. 16 became Resolution No. 39-04: Authorize Agreement, Department of Social Services and ASI

On motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 17 became Resolution No. 40-04: Authorize Agreement/ Amend Budget, Sheriff’s Department/STOP DWI Program (Impaired Driving Deterrence Program). Mrs. Brown referred to typing corrections needing to be done.

On motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 18 became Resolution No. 41-04: Authorize Agreement/ Amend Budget, Sheriff’s Department/Jail (NCS Healthcare)

On motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 19 became Resolution No. 42-04: Authorize Agreements, Alternatives to Incarceration (NYS Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives)

On motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 20 became Resolution No. 43-04: Authorize Agreements, Youth Bureau (Special Delinquency Prevention Program)

On motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Dr. DiGiovanni and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 21 became Resolution No. 44-04: Authorize Agreements, Youth Bureau (Youth Development/Delinquency Prevention)

On motion of Mr.Wern, seconded by Mr. Elston and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 22 became Resolution No. 45-04: Accept Grant/Amend Budget, Youth Bureau (Youth Leadership Program Funds)

Mrs. Breed withdrew Agenda item No. 23: Authorize Appointment of Special Court Clerk.

On motion of Mrs. Breed, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 24 became Resolution No. 46-04: Authorize Agreement Data Processing (MUNIS)

On motion of Mr. Steve, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda item No. 06 became Resolution No. 47-04: Abolish/ Create Positions, Various County Departments. Before the vote was taken Mr. Schrader offered a list of 12 titles being abolished due to lay-offs that occurred because of budget restraints.

Announcements: Chairman Steve announced that representatives from all county municipalities would be meeting at 7:30 pm in room 304 following session, that Senator Seward would be visiting at the session of March 18th, that Assemblywoman Lifton would also be visiting with the date still to be set, and that Congressman Boehlert had visited with Legislators previous to this session. Chairman Steve commented that he wanted to have open continual communication and with all representatives of this county. Mrs. Brown asked about the session agendas and minutes being posted on the web and questioned if the committee agendas and minutes could also be posted. Chairman Steve informed Mrs. Brown that the session agendas and minutes were already there and certainly the others could be posted as well. Mrs. Tytler asked that all typed material with numerous pages please be numbered in the future. Mr. Allen reminded all Legislators of the Highway Committee tour on February 3, 2004. Mr. Tagliente asked if Chairman Steve would be attending the NYSAC meeting in Albany and would he carry the message of needed tax relief for the local property taxpayers to the meeting.

Adjournment:

On motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted by all members present voting aye the meeting was adjourned at 6:34 pm.

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