Chairman Daniels opened the Public Hearing, to consider Adopting 2008-2009 Operating Budget Tompkins Cortland Community College at 6:06 PM. The Chairman read the rules of the Public Hearing. The Clerk read the Legal Notice as published in the Cortland Standard. Chairman Daniels asked three times if there was anyone present wishing to speak in favor of the proposed operating budget. No one indicated they wished to speak in favor of the operating. Chairman Daniels asked three times if there was anyone present wishing to speak against the proposed operating budget. No one responded that they wished to speak against the proposed operating budget. Chairman Daniels closed the Public Hearing at 6:08 PM.

Chairman Daniels opened the Public Hearing, to consider Local Law No. 1 of the year 2008: A Local Law Restating the Establishment of a Plan of Mutual Self-Insurance for Worker’s Compensation as Authorized by Article 5 of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law; Participation; Rules and Regulations and Apportionment at 6:08 PM. Chairman Daniels asked three times if there was anyone present wishing to speak in favor of the proposed local law. No one indicated they wished to speak in favor of the local law. Chairman Daniels asked three times if there was anyone present wishing to speak against the proposed local law. No one responded that they wished to speak against the proposed local law. Chairman Daniels closed the Public Hearing at 6:10 PM.

Meeting was called to order at 6:10 PM by Chairman Daniels followed by the Salute to the Flag.

The Clerk took Roll Call with all members recorded as present.

The minutes of the May 22, 2008 Regular Meeting and June 19, 2008 Special Meeting were unanimously approved.

Chairman Daniels moved Proclamations and Recognitions before Privilege of the Floor on the Agenda.

The Clerk read the Proclamation recognizing Rite Aid Drug Store Winners:

"The Smith Smarties" - Kelsey Block, Zachary Curtis, Marissa DeFranco, Katie Klinger, Tracey Shelley, Taylor Thomas, Gail Renninger-Smith, Student Advisor. Leslie Wilkins from Family Counseling Services thanked the legislature for honoring this team and singled out Carol Tytler as a key person who has served as moderator for the past 3 years. Ms. Tytler said it was a wonderful opportunity to see the best of the best; hardworking kids in competition with one another. She added that this team demonstrated a real respect and fairness toward the other teams.

The Clerk read the Proclamation recognizing "The Be Aware of New York Agriculture" State Winners from Cortland County. Heather Birdsall was asked to come forward to present certificates to the winners. She said that nearly 500 entries were sent to the state level and Cortland County winners were as follows: 2^nd grade first place Nicholas Losh, homeschool; 5^th grade first place Jaskirat Singh, Homer Intermediate; Connor Haldane, Homer Intermediate; 6^th grade first place, Susie Waltz, Cincinnatus and honorable mention to Elizabeth Golicki, Cincinnatus. Ms. Birdsall was joined by legislators Tom Williams, Newell Willcox and Mike McKee representatives from the winner’s districts to present their plaques. Ms. Price joined the group as a representative from the Farm Bureau who was a program sponsor.

Carl Haynes, TC-3 President highlighted the proposed budget stating it was an overall 7.7% increase over last year. The sponsor share is proposed at 5%. This is due to a 12 ½ % increase in enrollment over 2 years. The base state aid did not increase and full time tuition will increase $115 to $3,440. There was a student loan crisis when banks pulled out of the Community College business and they are now using a lending program from Washington. Health Insurance, utility and equipment costs have increased. Due to time constraints he asked for questions. Ms. Price asked if Tompkins County had passed their resolution. Mr. Haynes said it was passed last Tuesday

The following items were received and filed as a group:

2007 Annual Report- County Clerk

2007 Annual Report- Highway Department

Designation of Deputy Clerk to the Legislature- Clerk of the Legislature

Chairman Daniels moved the State of the County message to the end of the agenda.

On motion of Mr. Daniels, second by Ms. Price Agenda No. 1 was introduced. Ms. Wilcox said she doesn’t understand why we are considering a building for that site when we haven’t determined if it is appropriate. She stated that this is premature. Ms. Tytler said she was hoping to see other opportunities for building on the site and has been assured by Mr. Loomis that will be explored, therefore she will support it. Mr. Loomis said he shares the neighborhood concerns with Ms. Wilcox. His main concern is access and he hopes that they will be addressed by the architect. Concerning the COB space and aging study received earlier this week, the final figure for aging is just over 17,000 square feet. The additional square feet was added to maximize the site to allow for space for other departments relevant to the Master Plan. Ms. Price said she is willing to support this as the first step in the journey to complete South Main Street. We can’t know until we engage the firm to be sure. Mr. Loomis questioned if the next step will be scope, schedule and fee for the project. Mr. Schrader answered yes. Mr. Willcox asked how residents were to be involved. Mr. Loomis said the project will be open for comment once the plans and design are proposed. Ms. Wilcox spoke of having neighborhood representatives involved in the process. Mr. Schrader suggested inviting a representative to Buildings & Grounds Committee to participate in the discussions then later have public hearings once the draft product is developed. Ms. Wilcox said that access on Randall Street is not proper. Mr. Loomis said that the study has revealed that the program and parking fit the needs of AAA, however the orientation of the building may need to be altered. Mr. Wilcox asked what the ballpark figure is for the study. Mr. Schrader said he could not guess without conversations with the architect and engineering firms. That figure will come to the committee for approval. Ms. Wilcox said she didn’t believe the resolution was worded that way. It reads that we are engaging them for the design with an unknown cost. Mr. Schrader said that the resolution directs him to receive proposals which will have to be approved by the legislature; you are selecting the firm to do this building. Ms. Wilcox said that is not how it is worded. Mr. Willcox asked if we approve this do we then engage them. Mr. Schrader said no, the legislature would need to accept the proposal submitted and the proposal will be negotiated by the next session with a resolution to authorize their proposal. Mr. Waldbauer said he will support that if that is the case however he would prefer having a sub committee to determine all of the space planning needs of our county. Mr. Williams requested a roll call vote. The Clerk took a roll call vote with Ms. Arnold, Mr. Cornell, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Hartnett, Mr. Loomis, Mr. McKee, Mr. Piombo, Ms. Price, Mr. Spaulding, Mr. Steger, Mr. Tagliente, Mr. Troy, Ms. Tytler, Mr. Waldbauer and Mr. Daniels voting aye and Mr. Ross, Ms. Wilcox, Mr. Willcox and Mr. Williams voting nay. Agenda No. 1 became Resolution No. 181-08 Engaging Barton and Loguidice and JCM Architectural Associates to Design and Prepare a Site Plan and Construction Drawings for a 22,400 Square Foot Building for the Office for the Aging Located on Main Street.

Chairman Daniels pulled Agenda Nos. 2 and 3, Directing the Sale by Public Auction of Randall Street (Rear); 157 Main Street; and 151 Main Street, Commonly Known as the Moose Property and Directing the Sale by Public Auction of Williams Street (Rear) and 159 Main Street,

On motion of Mr. Daniels, second by Mr. Cornell Agenda No. 4 was introduced. Mr. Tagliente said he is against a 7,500 or 6,500 building. It is obvious that there is space available for the Election Office at a different site. The 7,500 square foot building will cost taxpayers 1 million dollars; the 6,500 building ¾ million dollars more than we originally planned and urged legislators to stay with that plan. Mr. Willcox agreed. Mr. Waldbauer said this is different than the South Main Street proposal and seems to work for Elections and DMV people. He emphasized the need to store machines in a controlled environment. He urged support for this option. Mr. Williams agreed with Mr. Tagliente citing the thorough study done that recommended the DMV move due to the Courthouse renovation project although he agrees that a master plan needs to be done. Ms. Arnold asked Mr. Loomis the rational for putting the larger footprint on this site. Mr. Loomis referred to the site plan map previously presented by Mr. Maryak citing the parking area; drive thru on River Street and election space. He stated that this all relates to the COB study revealing cramped space and asked Chairman Daniels to establish an ad hoc committee to study further areas of the COB space. Mr. Waldbauer asked for an explanation as to why DMV and Elections are compatible to be co located there. Mr. Howe spoke to the question saying that the motor-voter bill and statewide study recommended that DMV and Elections be together. It is necessary to test the machines on a monthly basis as well as a quarterly thorough rundown testing of the machines. Mr. Williams asked if there were any figures from last year that indicate that interaction. Mr. Howe said he didn’t have those numbers however the total registration for the County is 27,000. Ms. Larkin said that information was included in her annual report. They continued with incidences of their interaction. Mr. Tagliente stated that 2,500 square feet is needed for Elections and in terms of dollars to the taxpayer this does not justify the expansion at this site. Ms. Arnold said that putting Elections at the South Main Street site is not a sensible idea due to the high cost. Mr. Tagliente said there is space available in the basement for storage with elevators. Ms. Arnold questioned if we want to move these machines up and down via elevator. Roll Call was taken with Ms. Arnold, Mr. Cornell, Mr. Loomis, Mr. Piombo, Ms. Price, Mr. Spaulding, Mr. Troy, Ms. Tytler, Mr. Waldbauer, and Mr. Daniels voting aye and Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Hartnett, Mr. McKee, Mr. Ross, Mr. Steger, Mr. Tagliente, Ms. Wilcox, Mr. Willcox and Mr. Williams voting nay. Agenda No. 4 became Resolution No. 182-08 Engaging Barton and Loguidice and JCM Architectural Associates to Design and Prepare a Site Plan and Construction Drawings for a 7,500 Square Foot Building for the Department of Motor Vehicles on River Street

Mr. Daniels pulled Agenda Nos. 5 and 6, Engaging Barton and Loguidice and JCM Architectural Associates to Design and Prepare a Site Plan and Construction Drawings for a 6,500 Square Foot Building for the Department of Motor Vehicles on River Street and Engaging Barton and Loguidice and JCM Architectural Associates to Design and Prepare a Site Plan and Construction Drawings for a 4,000 Square Foot Building for the Department of Motor Vehicles on River Street.

On motion of Mr. Daniels, second by Ms. Price, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 7 became Resolution No. 183-08 Reappoint Member Employment and Training Grant Administration Cayuga/Cortland Workforce Investment Board.

On motion of Mr. Daniels, second by Mr. Troy Agenda No. 8 Re-Appointment Election Commissioner Democrat was introduced. Mr. Tagliente stated that after being a legislator for several years he understands that having an Election Commissioner as a party chairman is not a good democratic process so will be voting against the appointment. Ms. Tytler said she has previously told Mr. Wood that she would support him for one position or the other and prefers that he remain Chairman of the party therefore would be voting no. Mr. Spaulding said he was elected by the people to serve the people and those people have indicated no and he will support their opinion. Mr. Williams requested a roll-call vote. A roll call was taken with Ms. Arnold, Mr. Cornell, Mr. Loomis, Mr. Piombo, Ms. Price, Mr. Steger, Mr. Troy and Mr. Daniels voting aye and Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Hartnett, Mr. McKee, Mr. Ross, Mr. Spaulding, Mr. Tagliente, Ms. Tytler, Mr. Waldbauer, Ms. Wilcox, Mr. Willcox and Mr. Williams voting nay. Motion failed.

On motion of Mr. Troy, second by Mr. Cornell Agenda No. 9 was introduced. Mr. Troy commended President Haynes and staff for the hard work putting this budget together. Mr. Daniels concurred. With all members voting aye, Agenda No. 9 became Resolution No. 184-08 Adopt 2008-2009 Operating Budget Tompkins Cortland Community College.

On motion of Mr. Troy, second by Ms. Price Agenda No 10 was introduced. Mr. Troy commended Ms. Price for her participation on the negotiating team regarding this as well as Agenda No. 11 contracts. Ms. Price urged support stating these are good contracts for both sides and thanked Annette Barber and Laurie Gosse for an excellent job representing Cortland County. With all members voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became Resolution No. 185-08 Approval Of Tompkins Cortland Community College Faculty Association Contract

On motion of Mr. Troy, second by Ms. Price, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became Resolution No. 186-08 For The Years 2008-2013 Approval of Tompkins Cortland Community College Professional Administrators Association Contract For the Years 2008-2013

On motion of Mr. Troy, second by Mr. Spaulding, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became Resolution No. 187-08 Create Temporary Secretary I County Administration.

On motion of Mr. Troy, second by Mr. Spaulding, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became Resolution No. 188-08 A Resolution Authorizing Various Capital Purposes For The County Of Cortland, New York, at a Maximum Estimated Cost of $11,310,000, and Authorizing the Issuance of $11,310,000 Bonds of Said County to Pay the Cost Thereof.

On motion of Mr. Troy, second by Ms. Price, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became Resolution No. 189-08 Increase Persons with Disability and Limited Income Tax Exemption (Real Property Tax Services).

On motion of Mr. Troy, second by Mr. Ross, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 15 became Resolution No. 190-08 Authorize Agreement/Amend Budget Real Property Tax Service Tax Map Conversion.

On motion of Mr. Troy, second by Mr. Cornell Agenda No. 16 was introduced. The Clerk said that a revised resolution is on their desk. Mr. Troy made a friendly amendment to the revised resolution upon advice from the County Attorney, to insert "and appropriate interest" in the last RESOLVED following reasonable closing cost. Mr. Suben stated this is in conformance with state statute of Eminent Domain Law. The appraisal is for $70,000 and the interest amount will be dependent on the closing timeframe. With all members voting aye, Agenda No. 16 became Resolution No. 191-08 Resolution Authoring the County Administrator and County Attorney to Present an Offer to Purchase 13-15 Elm Street.

On motion of Mr. Loomis, second by Mr. Cornell, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 17 became Resolution No.192-08 Authorize Amendment Information Technology (Lexis-Nexis).

On motion of Ms. Tytler, second by Mr. Troy, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 18 became Resolution No. 193-08 Authorize Agreement/Accept Funds Health Department/Nursing (Immunization Action Plan Grant).

On motion of Ms. Tytler, second by Mr. Spaulding, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 19 became Resolution No. 194-08 Amend 2008 Budget Health Department/Administration/Health Education (State Farm Insurance Donation).

On motion of Ms. Tytler, second by Ms. Price, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 20 became Resolution No. 195-08 Award Proposal/Authorize Agreement Health Department/Nursing Division (Clinical Software – Certified Home Health Agency).

On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Troy, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 21 became Resolution No. 196-08 Authorizing Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Environmental Protection Fund Grant Application for the River Trail Project.

On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Spaulding, and all members voting aye, Revised Agenda No. 22 became Resolution No. 197-08 Authorize Project to Replace MH-2 Hangar Door Cortland County Airport Highway Department.

On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Spaulding, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 23 became Resolution No. 198-08 Award Construction Contract – Runway 6 PAPI Installation and Tree Obstruction Removal Cortland County Airport – Gen. Levi R. Chase Field Highway Department.

On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Troy Agenda No. 24 was introduced. Mr. Williams complimented the Highway Department on this resolution as this money could easily get lost in the purchase of equipment. They show foresight with the rising fuels costs. With all members voting aye, Agenda No. 24 became Resolution No. 199-08 Amend Budget/Transfer Funds Highway Department.

On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Spaulding, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 25 became Resolution No. 200-08 Award Highway Bid – Recycling of Structural Metal Highway Department.

On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Ms. Price, and all members voting aye, except Mr. Ross voting nay, Agenda No. 26 became Resolution No. 201-08 Rental Contract/Highway Department.

On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Troy, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 27 became Resolution No. 202-08 Award Highway Bid – Hot Dip Galvanizing of Structural Steel for Cheningo Solon Pond Road Bridge Highway Department.

On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Cornell, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 28 became Resolution No. 203-08 Amend Budget/Transfer Funds Highway Department.

On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Ms. Price, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 29 became Resolution No. 204-08 Award Highway Bid – Supply Structural Steel for Cheningo Solon Pond Road Bridge Highway Department.

On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Steger, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 30 became Resolution No. 205-08 Landfill Phase II Engineering Services Supplemental Agreement Highway Department.

On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Troy, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 31 became Resolution No. 206-08 Amend Budget/Transfer Funds Highway Department/Recycling.

On motion of Ms. Price, second by Mr. Spaulding, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 32 became Resolution No. 207-08 Abolish/Create Area Agency on Aging Keyboard Specialist/Secretary I.

On motion of Ms. Price, second by Mr. Troy Agenda No. 33 was introduced. Mr. Ross asked why there were no prices with bids. Mr. Schrader explained that these bids are let on a per item basis and we purchase from the low bid per item. Each vendor has a portion of the contract. With all members voting aye, Agenda No. 33 became Resolution No. 208-08 Accept Bids/Authorize Purchase Area Agency on Aging/Nutrition Miscellaneous Groceries and Frozen Foods.

On motion of Ms. Price, second by Mr. Spaulding, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 34 became Resolution No. 209-08 Accept Bids/Authorize Purchase Area Agency on Aging/Nutrition Paper Goods and Maintenance Supplies.

On motion of Ms. Price, second by Mr. Cornell, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 35 became Resolution No. 210-08 Accept Bids/Authorize Purchase Area Agency on Aging/Nutrition Milk and Dairy Products.

On motion of Ms. Price, second by Mr. Troy, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 36 became Resolution No. 211-08 Accept Grant/Amend Budget Department of E&T Grant Administration Disability Program Navigator

On motion of Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Cornell, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 37 became Resolution No. 212-08 Authorize County-Wide Specialty Team Amend Resolution No. 230-05 Fire and Emergency Management.

On motion of Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Steger, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 38 became Resolution No. 213-08 Memorializing the Governor and NYS Legislature to increase the funding for Firefighter Training to establish a realistic funding base to insure the delivery of Fire Service Protection within New York State.

On motion of Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Spaulding, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 39 became Resolution No. 214-08 Amend 2008 Budget Sheriff's Department (Child Passenger Safety Program).

On motion of Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Troy, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 40 became Resolution No. 215-08 Authorize Agreement Sheriff's Department/Jail (NYS-DOCS – Cook/Chill).

On motion of Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Cornell, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 41 became Resolution No. 216-08 Amend 2008 Budget Sheriff's Department (Insurance Recovery).

On motion of Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Spaulding, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 42 became Resolution No. 217-08 Authorize Agreement Probation Department New York State Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives (DPCA) (Enhanced Supervision of Sex Offenders).

On motion of Mr. Cornell, second by Ms. Price, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 43 as revised became Resolution No. 218-08 Home Rule Request Petition the NYS Legislature Adopt County Emblem as the Official Seal for the County, County Clerk and Supreme and County Courts Adopt County Emblem as County Seal.

On motion of Mr. Cornell, second by Mr. Troy, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 44 became Resolution No. 219-08 Authorization to Contract with ASC Dining Services County Historian.

On motion of Mr. Cornell, second by Ms. Price, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 45 became Resolution No. 220-08 Extend Temporary Appointment of Information Processing Clerk County Historian.

On motion of Mr. Cornell, second by Ms. Price Agenda No 46 was introduced. Mr. Willcox asked Mr. Schrader if this is an umbrella offered by the County to the towns. Mr. Schrader explained that Ms. Price and Mr. Daniels approached him to provide coverage to the City, Towns and Villages if they had catastrophic loss. His research, that dates back to 1956, found that there were numerous amendments to the law, some of which were in concert with each other, so to clear up the difficulties he redrafted the law from scratch to restate the law. Under Section 7, he incorporated a limit on apportionment on full taxable value to the municipality tax base to provide a maximum assessment which is 50 – 75 cents per thousand, depending on the municipality. He reminded legislators that one municipality had a catastrophic incident that caused their assessment to jump from $17,000 to $79,000 in three years and caused a 30% tax increase. This is proposed to protect a municipality from that same situation. Mr. Willcox asked if all Towns are on board with this. Mr. Schrader said he would be stunned if they weren’t. Mr. Williams asked the County Attorney if he had reviewed this. Mr. Suben answered said that he had. Ms. Price said this was brought up in concert with Mr. Cornell through the CCTVS committee and no opposition was expressed. She thanked Mr. Schrader, Chairman Daniels, Danny Ross and John Troy for their help solving this tremendous financial problem that the Town of Harford experienced in February. Mr. Ross questioned whether municipalities had a chance to review this. Mr. Schrader said it was discussed at CCTVS and it can only be a benefit to the towns with the remainder picked up by the County who has the larger tax base. Mr. Ross said that they should have been advised; he talked to the City and three towns and they were unaware of this. Ms. Price said they are all on the mailing list for CCTVS and receive minutes from those meetings. Mr. Willcox said the Town of Homer is on board. Mr. McKee said he contacted his towns and one was not aware and suggested tabling this in order to notify all involved. Mr. Steger and Mr. Cornell said their towns are on board. Ms. Wilcox asked how this benefits the City. Mr. Schrader said with the same protection it gives the towns. The City’s assessment will not exceed $225,000 per year. They currently are at $195,000. The Clerk added that the Local Law was advertised and public hearing held and once adopted will be sent to the Secretary of State for final adoption. She offered to notify all municipalities affected. With all members voting aye and Mr. Ross voting nay, Agenda No. 46 became Local Law No. 1 for the year 2008 A Local Law Restating the Establishment of a Plan of Mutual Self-Insurance for Worker’s Compensation As Authorized By Article 5 of The New York State Workers’ Compensation Law; Participation; Rules And Regulations And Apportionment.

On motion of Mr. Cornell, second by Mr. Troy, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 47 became Resolution No. 221-08 Authorize Agreement/Accept Funds Polling Place Access Improvements.

On motion of Mr. Ross, second by Mr. Williams Agenda No. 48 was introduced. Mr. Ross asked the County Attorney for an update on this. Mr. Suben said they now have the site plan from Mr. Dineen and have proposed conservation easement deed which will be revised with the approval of this resolution. An application has been submitted to the state and we have developed a good working relationship with the state who administers these loans so this is on track. He said that the state estimates a 23 month track before we finalize the agreement. With all members voting aye, Agenda No. 48 became Resolution No. 222-08 Authorize Agreement, Amend 2008 Budget Cortland County and New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (Acquiring a Conservation Easement on the Peter and Michael McMahon Farm in the Town of Homer).

Mr. Daniels asked for a motion to suspend the rules to introduce a resolution that is not on the agenda. Mr. Cornell made the motion, second by Mr. Tagliente and all members voted aye.

On motion of Ms. Tytler, second by Mr. Harnett a resolution titled Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between Cortland County Legislature and Cortland County Community Services Board was introduced. Ms. Tytler explained that for the past 18 months Mr. Schrader, Mr. Kilmer and the Community Services Board have been working on an agreement and this is what has been hammered out. Ms. Tytler made a friendly amendment to the resolution to add "with the approval of the County Attorney" in the RESOLVED paragraph. She said this clarifies the role of the County Administrator and the Community Services Board in terms of supervision of the Community Services Director being the most significant change and gives Mr. Schrader more responsibility with annual performance reviews. Mr. Schrader added that it also has to do with the appointment of the new Community Services Director. He said that the law states that the appointment is the sole responsibility of the Community Services Board and does not provide for the legislature or the County Administrator other than setting salary. This MOA includes a role in the hiring process for the legislature and himself to be included. Ms. Price said it has become apparent over the years that the Director and Administrator of Mental Health should not be the same person so this is a step in the right direction. With all members voting aye, the added resolution became Resolution No. 223-08 Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between Cortland County Legislature and Cortland County Community Services Board.

Mr. Daniels called for an executive session to discuss contract negotiation.

The following announcements were made:

Ms. Price announced that on Tuesday July 1^st from 2:00 to 3:00 the Commissioner of the NYS Department of Transportation is going to be here to present a Federal Highway Administration Transportation Planning Excellence Award to the County Planning Board and the Town of Virgil for the Town of Virgil Land Use and Transportation Management Project and urged all to attend.

She also offered brochures titled "Making a Difference as a Foster Parent" to legislators. She then called for a Democratic Caucus following the meeting.

Motion by Mr. Troy, second by Mr. Williams and all voting aye to go into executive session at 7:30 PM. Mr. Williams asked if it is anticipated that there will be legislative action required when executive session ends. Mr. Daniels answered no and asked Sheriff Price and Personnel Officer Annette Barber to remain for executive session.

Meeting reconvened and adjourned at 7:45 PM.

Minutes prepared by Susan Morgan, Clerk

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