Others Present: Scott Schrader, Angie Wyatt, Brian Parker, Tim Smith, Rob Corpora, Ron VanDee, Danny Ross, Carl Moses, Dave Laney, Max Ripley, Russ Oechsle
The meeting was called to order at 8:30a.m. by Chairman Steve Dafoe
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 7, 2007 MEETING WAS MADE BY NEWELL WILLCOX – 2ND BY JOHN STEGER – ALL PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR – MINUTES APPROVED
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23, 2007 SPECIAL MEETING WAS MADE BY NEWELL WILLCOX – 2ND BY JOHN STEGER – ALL PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR – MINUTES APPROVED
Suggested Legislative Review:
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Courthouse Renovations
Courthouse Renovations – Russ Oechsle, Court Administrator provided an update on the Courthouse renovations. Mr. Oechsle provided a Summary of Probable Project Implementation and Recommended State Aid for the Cortland County Courthouse Renovation Project Phase II. The reimbursable State’s Portion will be approximately $480,109.00 and the County’s portion will be approximately $39,375.00. The State will not pay for the HVAC and repairs to the Courthouse skylight. Mr. Oechsle indicated that the air conditioning will cost approximately $33,000.00 and repairs to the skylight would cost approximately $7,000.00. Mr. Schrader commented that at the beginning of starting this project that DMV would have been moved and City Court would move to the Courthouse. Mr. Willcox commented that moving the DMV was the plan from the start but they never moved on it. Mr. Schrader indicated that the District Attorney Office will have to move to a temporary space. They will renovate the County Clerk’s Office and Records Area. A public counter will be included in this renovation. Mr. Oechsle indicated that the figures prepared 4 years ago by Bell & Spina were ballpark figures and HVAC was not included and this is a product of a long-term plan. Mr. Schrader advised the Committee that since he is working on the 2008 Count Budget these costs could be included in the budget for next year. Mr. Willcox reiterated that the County did not pursue moving DMV with gusto. Mr. Daniels commented that we need to move forward. Mr. Schrader asked for direction. He added that the Committee could say no but he wouldn’t recommend it.
WITH THE CONSENSUS OF ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT, MR. DAFOE, MR. TAGLIENTE, MR. DANIELS, MR. HARTNETT, MR. STEGER AND MR. WILLCOX (MS. BREED WAS ABSENT) , IT WAS AGREED THAT PHASE II OF THE COURTHOUSE RENOVATIONS SHOULD MOVE FORWARD.
Energy Audit: NYS Power Authority- Dave Laney (Postponed from August Meeting) – Mr. Laney provided an update and timeline for the New York Power Authority Energy Service Program. A Project Manager would review the facilities and collect utility and building information. Engineers would do audits, designs and construction management. The engineers would prepare a Pre-Feasibility Report. This report would take 45-90 days depending on the size of the project and how many engineers. This project would save the County 20% on utility bills. Mr. Willcox asked what the cost is. Mr. Laney indicated that there is not up front money for the County. The cost would come when the project is completed. From day 1 the NYPA Energy Service spends a lot of money so in good faith they would hope the County to move forward. It is a turnkey project but they will not know the costs until the project is complete. Mr. Laney provided a detailed Timeline of a Typical Project.
WITH THE CONSENSUS OF ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT, MR. DAFOE, MR. TAGLIENTE, MR. DANIELS, MR. HARTNETT, MR. STEGER AND MR. WILLCOX (MS. BREED WAS ABSENT), IT WAS AGREED THAT THE COUNTY MOVE FORWARD WITH THE ENERGY SERVICE PROGRAM PROVIDED BY THE NEW YORK STATE POWER AUTHORITY.
Buildings and Grounds: Mr. Parker provided a detailed list of the Buildings and Grounds work activity for the month of August. Mr. Parker indicated that they are working on the handicap parking for the Courthouse at the Planning Department driveway.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:28a.m.
Minutes taken and prepared by Angie Wyatt, Secretary to County Administrator