December
04, 2007 at 9:30 AM
DRAFT
MINUTES
Others Present: Marilyn Brown, Legislative Chairperson; Angie Wyatt, Secretary to County Administrator; Carol Tytler, Legislator; Lee Price, Sheriff, Bob Duell, Director-Fire/Emergency Management; Jane Goldner, Director-Probation; David Hartnett, District Attorney; Budd Rigg, Jail Administrator; Evan Geibel, Cortland Standard
The meeting was called to order at 9:32a.m. by Chairman John Daniels
MOTION TO APPROVE NOVEMBER 13, 2007 MINUTES MADE BY MR. SPAULDING - 2ND BY MR. CORNELL - ALL PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR – MINUTES APPROVED
RESOLUTIONS:
Discussion: Mr. Spaulding noticed that this is a 2-year contract. Mr. Daniels commented that the County has never had a contract with Lourdes Hospital for autopsy services and that most of the autopsies are performed at Lourdes Hospital. Chairman Brown asked if it was in the budget. Ms. Wyatt indicated that it is in the Coroners’ budget as Medical Fees (Account # A11855 54500) and autopsies as well as laboratory fees are paid from this line item.
1A. Authorize Donation of Fire Engine to Homer Cortland Community Agency – MOTION BY MR. ROSS - 2ND BY MR. CLARK - ALL PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR – MOTION PASSES
Discussion: None
Discussion: Chairman Brown asked that the account number be included in the resolution. Sheriff Price commented that the present physician is doing an excellent job. The physician also contracts with the Tompkins County Jail. Sheriff Price and Jail Administrator Lieutenant Rigg advised the Committee that inmate medical expenses are very high. Mr. Williams inquired if the jail could take advantage of the lower cost Canadian drugs as County employees are now able to take advantage of. Sheriff Price answered that they cannot do this. Lieutenant Rigg advised the Committee that there is a statewide plan for county jails purchasing drugs at a lower cost and that they are looking into buying the Canadian drugs. After attending a meeting, Sheriff Price said that the high cost of drug is a big issue all over the state.
Discussion: None
Discussion:
Sheriff Price advised the Committee that the expense is $125.00 to $140.00 for
officers to guard inmates while they are there.
It does not cover the medical expenses.
Discussion: None
Discussion:
Ms. Goldner asked the Committee if a change could be made to the resolution.
The contracts should be for a 2-year term instead of a 1-year term.
MOTION BY MR. CORNELL – 2ND BY MR. ROSS TO AMEND THE
RESOLUTION TO A 2-YEAR TERM – ALL PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR – MOTION PASSES
7.
Authorize Agreement New York State Division of Probation and Correctional
Alternatives (DPCA) (Correctional
Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions (COMPAS) – MOTION BY
MR. SPAULDING - 2ND BY MR. CLARK -
ALL
PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR – MOTION PASSES
Discussion: Ms. Goldner
explained that the correctional offender management profiling for alternative
sanctions provides for risk level assessments.
The state has revised this to a lengthy form and that it is scientific
based for risk levels. Ms.
Goldner briefly explained the process and said that the state now requires
that this form be used.
DISCUSSION/COMMITTEE ACTION
Mr. Cornell asked how many inmates were presently farmed out. Lieutenant Rigg advised Mr. Cornell and the rest of the Committee that there was 1 inmate out right now but that could change from day to day. Sheriff Price and Lieutenant Rigg both complimented A.T.I. for doing a good job.
District Attorney Hartnett commented that we need a new jail.
Sheriff Price explained that they are looking into the quick chill meals for the jail to save money. They are prepared meals that are just heated up. They deliver the meals. A Nutritionist is required to check the menus for the jail. Some Nutrition Programs in the state are using the quick chill meals.
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Mr. Daniels reminded everyone about the Ad Hoc meeting being held at 10:00a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50a.m.
Minutes taken and prepared by Angie Wyatt, Secretary to Mr. Schrader