Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order at 10:02 am and led the salute to the flag. The Clerk called the roll and all members were recorded present, except Mr. O’Mara recorded absent. On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Price and adopted, all members present voting aye, the minutes from the previous session were approved.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, the monthly report from the Treasurer’s Office was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mrs. Price, seconded by Mr. Cornell and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Certified 2003 State Equalization Rates from the State Board of Real Property Services was ordered received and filed.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, the Independent Auditors Report on Applying Agreed Upon Procedures (Occupancy Tax) from Corpora & Reagan, CPAs, LLP was ordered received and filed.

Before consideration of articles tabled to day certain, Mrs. Price ask for Privilege of the Floor for Mr. John Reagan (Corpora & Reagan). Mr. Reagan explained the procedure for reviewing compliance with Local Law No. 01-02 (Occupancy Tax) and commented that procedures were being followed.

ARTICLE TABLED TO DAY CERTAIN

Mr. VanDee presented a revised Agenda No. 04 (Resolution Of The Legislature Of The County Of Cortland, Extending Taxes On Sales And Uses Of Tangible Personal Property And Of Certain Services, And On Occupancy Of Hotel Rooms And Amusement Charges, Pursuant To Article 29 Of The Tax Laws Of The State Of New York). Mrs. Breed offered an amendment to Section 5 (A) (ii) to add, "to be distributed quarterly" and Mr. Wern seconded it. The discussion centered on whether the phase was necessary. Chairman Harrington explained that this resolution gave the County the authority to collect the tax and Resolution No. 406-03 dealt with the distribution. County Attorney Knickerbocker said this was the language that New York State wanted and in his opinion the amendment was not needed. The amendment was defeated with Mr. Allen, Mrs. Breed, Mr. Cornell, Mr. Ross, Mr. Steger, Mr. Steve and Mr. Wern voting in favor of the amendment (Mr. O’Mara was recorded ‘aye’) and all others voting nay. Agenda No. 04 was approved on a roll call vote, with all members present voting aye (Mr. O’Mara recorded ‘aye’), except Mr. Allen, Mrs. Breed, Mr. Cornell, Mr. Mudge, Mr. Ross, Mr. Steger, Mr. Steve, Mr. VanDonsel and Mr. Wern voting nay. Agenda No. 04 became RESOLUTION NO. 429-03: RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF CORTLAND, EXTENDING TAXES ON SALES AND USES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND OF CERTAIN SERVICES, AND ON OCCUPANCY OF HOTEL ROOMS AND AMUSEMENT CHARGES, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 29 OF THE TAX LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

Mr. Wern withdrew Agenda No. 05 (Authorize Agreement, Sheriff’s Department/Jail [NCS HealthCare]) on the advice of the County Attorney. Mr. Knickerbocker said bids were necessary because of the amount of money involved.

On the motion of Mr. VanDee, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, with all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 06 became RESOLUTION NO. 430-03: ENCOURAGE SUPPORT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAID RELIEF.

On the motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Allen and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 07 became RESOLUTION NO. 431-03: RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL THIRTY DAY PERIOD WITHIN WHICH A LAND OWNER MAY SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF LAND WHICH IS PREDOMINATELY VIABLE AGRICULTURAL LAND WITH A CERTIFIED AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT PRIOR TO THE EIGHT YEAR REVIEW PERIOD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT. Mr. Dineen, Planning Director, said New York State had set the guidelines for this change.

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mr. VanDee and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 08 became RESOLUTION NO. 432-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT / ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (RABIES PROGRAM RE-IMBURSEMENT).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 09 became RESOLUTION NO. 433-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT (THORNBERRY & FGA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became RESOLUTION NO. 434-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT (IV THERAPY SERVICES).

On the motion of Mrs. Richards, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became RESOLUTION NO. 435-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT (CONTRACTED SERVICES).

Mr. Cornell withdrew Agenda No. 12 (Wheel Loader Purchase, Highway Department / Solid Waste Division). Mr. VanDee asked if the committee had gone out to bid and Mr. Cornell said they had taken the state contract bid. Chairman Harrington suggested there was always the possibility of a good used loader and County Administrator Schrader stressed the need for immediate action.

On the motion of Mr. Cornell, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became RESOLUTION NO. 436-03: EXTEND TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT, HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT/RECYCLING DIVISION, RECYCLING PRODUCT SORTER (PT).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became RESOLUTION NO. 437-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING, CAYUGA-CORTLAND WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (WIB) AND THE CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS OF CAYUGA AND CORTLAND COUNTIES.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 15 became RESOLUTION NO. 438-03: AUTHORIZE ONE-STOP OPERATOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CAYUGA-CORTLAND WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD AND THE CAYUGA-CORTLAND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ONE-STOP OPERATOR CONSORTIUM COMPRISED OF THE CORTLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AND THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AT CORTLAND AND EXPERIENCE WORKS OF CENTRAL NEW YORK, DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 16 became RESOLUTION NO. 439-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, AREA AGENCY ON AGING / NUTRITION (WILLET, HOMER, MCGRAW AND HARFORD SENIOR CENTERS).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 17 became RESOLUTION NO. 440-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENTS, AREA AGENCY ON AGING / NUTRITION (SCOTT & TRUXTON SENIOR CENTERS).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 18 became RESOLUTION NO. 441-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (CORTLAND HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL, INC.).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Teeter and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 19 became RESOLUTION NO. 442-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, AREA AGENCY ON AGING (GTL d/b/a LINK TO LIFE).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 20 became RESOLUTION NO. 443-03: ABOLISH/CREATE/APPROVAL TO FILL, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKER/DRIVER.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Richards and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 21 became RESOLUTION NO. 444-03: AMEND BUDGET, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (TRANSFER). When question, County Administrator Scott Schrader said this was the result of an accounting glitch, it has been corrected and there was enough blame to go around.

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 22 became RESOLUTION NO. 445-03: AMEND BUDGET, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (TRANSFER).

On the motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Dwyer and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 23 became RESOLUTION NO. 446-03: AMEND BUDGET, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CHILD CARE BLOCK GRANT (DAY CARE), NYS DIVISION OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE. Mrs. Brown stressed that there were no local funds involved and Commissioner Monroe said this grant had eliminated the waiting list.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Ross and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 24 became RESOLUTION NO. 447-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE, EXPERIENCE WORKS.

On the motion of Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mrs. Brown and adopted, all members present voting aye, Agenda No. 25 became RESOLUTION NO. 448-03: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT, PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE.

On the motion of Mr. Teeter, seconded by Mr. Wern and adopted, all members present voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 10:54 am.

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