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. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Armstrong and adopted by all members present voting aye, the minutes of November 8, 2004 1^st day of Annual Session were approved as printed.

Chairman Steve recognized November as Home Care Month. The Clerk read the proclamation as Chairman Steve presented it to M. J. Uttech. Chairman Steve extended appreciation from the Legislature to the numerous agencies within the County of Cortland who provide services associated with Home Care enabling many people to stay within their own residences as long as possible. M. J. Utteck thanked the group for recognizing the agencies that work together to provide many hours of care to the persons in need of the services. She stated she wished that everyone here could see what a wonderful job all the people do from all the agencies.

On motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted by all members present voting aye, a letter to the members of the Legislature regarding the Recommendation of Personnel Officer from Chairman Steve and a letter to the members of the Legislature Recommending the Appointment of Annette Barber as Personnel Officer from Mr. Schrader, County Administrator, was ordered received and filed.

On motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted by all members present voting aye, the Mortgage Tax Report – Treasurer’s Office (4/01/04 – 9/30/04) was ordered received and filed.

On motion of Mr. Steve, seconded by Mrs. Breed and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda Item No. 1 became Resolution No. 376-04: Appointment of Personnel Officer

On motion of Mr. Steve, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted by all members present voting aye,

Agenda Item No. 2 became Resolution No. 377-04: Authorize Public Hearing, 2005 Tentative Budget

On motion of Mr. Behrenfeld, seconded by Mrs. Breed and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda Item No. 3 became Resolution No. 378-04: Amend Budget/ Transfer Funds, Community College Chargebacks

On motion of Mr. Behrenfeld, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda Item No. 4 became Resolution No. 379-04: Authorize Apportionment of Mortgage Tax Monies, Treasurer’s Office

On motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mrs. Breed and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda Item No. 5 became Resolution No. 380-04: Authorize Grant Application, Planning Department (Technical Assistance Program – Strategic Planning)

On motion of Mr. Cornell seconded by Mr. McKee and adopted by all members present voting aye Agenda Item No. 6: Authorize Agreements, Cortland County and New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (Acquiring Conservation Easements on the Leslie F. and Lorraine Chace Farm in the Town of Homer, the Darrell and Ann Henderson Farm in the Town of Preble, and the Russell and Janice Sears Farm in the Town of Preble, Cortland County) was tabled until December 9, 2004.

On motion of Mr. Steger, seconded by Mr. Armstrong and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda Item No. 7 became Resolution No. 381-04: Amend Resolution 267-04, Renew Agreement Buildings and Grounds (Simplex/Grinnel)

Dr. DiGiovanni withdrew Agenda Item No. 8 - Authorize Agreements, Health Department Children with Special Needs (Contract for Services)

On motion of Dr. DiGiovanni, seconded by Mrs. Breed and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda Item No. 9 became Resolution No. 382-04: Authorize Agreement/ Accept Funds – Health Department Children with Special Needs (EIP/CSHCN NYS Grant)

On motion of Dr. DiGivoanni, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda Item No. 10 became Resolution No. 383-04: Authorize Agreements, Health Department/ Hospice (Program Services)

On motion of Dr. DiGiovanni, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted by all members present voting aye except Mr. Dafoe voting nay, Agenda Item No. 11 became Resolution No. 384-04: Authorize Agreements, Health Department/ Environmental Health (Contracted Services)

On motion of Dr. DiGiovanni, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted by all members present voting aye except Mrs. Brown voting nay, Agenda Item No. 12 became Resolution No. 385-04: Create One Staff Psychiatrist (part-time) and Amend Budget Mental Health Department

On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Elston and adopted by all members present voting aye except Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Ross, Mr. Steve and Mr. Willcox voting nay, Agenda Item No. 13 became Resolution No. 386-04: Authorize Rental Contract, Highway Department

On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Armstrong and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda Item No. 14 became Resolution No. 387-04: Authorize Contract, Highway Department (Columbia Natural Resources)

On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted by all members present voting aye, Agenda Item No. 15 became Resolution No. 388-04: Authorize Right-of-Way Purchase, Highway Department (Page Green Road Project)

On motion of Mr. Wern, seconded by Mr. Cornell Agenda Item No. 16 was moved to the floor. On motion of Dr. DiGiovanni, seconded by Mr. Willcox and adopted by all members present voting aye the resolution was amended to change the account number and name under expenses to be decreased to read: A31505-54500 Medical Fees & Services. Agenda Item No. 16 as amended was adopted by all members present voting aye and became Resolution No. 389-04: Amend 2004 Budget/ Transfer Funds, Sheriff’s Department (Miscellaneous Expenses and Miscellaneous Supporting Services – Jail)

Chairman Steve informed all Legislators that a tentative meeting schedule list for the next committee meetings was on their desks and asked them to review the dates and be sure and get to the Clerk with any changes that may be necessary as soon as possible.

Mr. Allen reminded all Legislators that the GEC Committee would be meeting following the Public Hearing on November 23, 2004.

Mr. Cornell stated there would be a CTVS Meeting right after session in room 304.

Mr. Schrader said there was a Projected Sales Tax Revenue Distribution report on the desks of the Legislators with information for them to review. He noted this was done in response to the statements that have been made about the County reducing the share of sales tax being given to Cortlandville.

The meeting was recessed until December 9, 2004 at 6:00 pm.