May
22, 2008 – 6PM
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 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 April 24, 2008 Regular Meeting were unanimously approved.
PRIVILEGE
OF THE FLOOR
Referring to Agenda No. 11, Mr.
Wayne Landers from
PROCLAMATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
The Clerk read the Proclamation recognizing BOCES for their construction of the County’s modular scale house located at the Cortland County Landfill. Jim Bender, Program Instructor received the recognition and thanked legislators for the opportunity and experience to do the project as well as the recognition.
RECEIVE AND FILE REPORTS OF STANDING, SPECIAL AND ADHOC COMMITTEES
The following items were received and filed as a group:
RESOLUTIONS
On motion of Mr. Daniels, second by Mr. Cornell Agenda No. 1 was introduced. Ms. Tytler motioned to amend the resolution to also appoint Don Spaulding to fill the legislative representative vacancy, second by Ms. Price and all members voting aye. With all members voting aye Agenda No. 1 became Resolution No. 155-08 Appoint Members Community Services Board Mental Health as amended. Ms. Price and Ms. Tytler thanked Mr. Spaulding for agreeing to serve on this board.
Mr. Loomis made a motion to suspend the rules to
introduce a resolution passed at a Buildings and Grounds Special meeting,
second by Mr. Troy and unanimously approved. Mr. Loomis explained that the
resolution pertains to the
On motion of Mr. Troy, second by Mr. Spaulding, and all
members voting aye, Agenda No. 2 became Resolution No. 157-08 Authorize
Apportionment of Mortgage Tax Monies Treasurer’s Office.
On motion of Mr. Troy, second by Ms. Price, and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 3 became Resolution No. 158-08 Amend 2008 Budget Grow Cortland Program (Marathon Boat Group).
On motion of Mr. Loomis, second by Mr. Spaulding and all
members voting aye, Agenda No. 4 became Resolution No. 159-08 Authorize
Agreement Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Buildings and
Grounds.
On motion of Ms. Tytler, second by Mr. Cornell and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 5 became Resolution No. 160-08 Authorize Agreements Health Department (Educational Institutions).
On motion of Ms. Tytler, second by Mr. Hartnett and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 6 became Resolution No. 161-08 Authorize Agreements/Accept Funds Health Department/Administration (Community Partnership for Tobacco Control Program).
On motion of Ms. Tytler, second by Mr. Ross and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 7 became Resolution No. 162-08 Authorize Agreements/Accept Funds Health Department/Children With Special Needs Program (CSHCN NYS GRANT).
On motion of Ms. Tytler, second by Ms. Price and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 8 became Resolution No. 163-08 Create Temporary, Part-time Registered Professional Nurse or Public Health Nurse Health Department.
On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Troy and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 9 became Resolution No. 164-08 Award Highway Construction Project-Two Large Culverts on East River Road Highway Department.
On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Cornell and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 10 became Resolution No. 165-08 Award Highway Construction Project-Jennings Creek Road Bridge Replacement Highway Department.
On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Spaulding Agenda No. 11 was introduced. Ms. Tytler requested Don Chamber to address the concerns raised earlier regarding the bid. Mr. Chambers stated that the County received several bids on this project. He said this is the low bidder’s first landfill project however a sub contractor who has experience will install the liner itself. The General Contractor is proficient in earthwork and piping and the electrical, plumbing and HVAC are presented as separate resolutions. Ms. Price asked if Mr. Chambers is satisfied with the bid result. Mr. Chambers said he has concerns with the inexperience of the General Contractor regarding landfill operations however he will suggest to committee that we go with full-time versus part-time oversight of the project which will be presented at the next session under separate resolution. Ms. Price asked if this takes us over budget. Mr. Chamber said it will be done by an engineering firm and will be much less than the difference between the low and second bidder. He said that it is in the best interest of the County to oversee this full time and should save the County an estimated $400,000. Mr. Ross asked if the sub contractor has done liners before. Mr. Chamber said yes and they are the same contractors who did our capping. Mr. Willcox asked what the sub contractor is to be paid. Mr. Chambers said that amount is not shared with him however he estimated it to be approximately 1/8 % or better. He said that he has $200,000 budgeted for inspections over the next two construction seasons. He said he will report the exact amount to committee which he predicts to be another $80,000. Mr. Williams asked if there is a performance bond associated with this. Mr. Chambers answered that is required for 100% of the project. Mr. Cornell asked if we were to rebid would the costs be higher. Mr. Chambers said that the liner consists of petroleum products that are on the rise in cost and he would bet that the material would cost more if rebid. Mr. Loomis asked if the project is more relevant to the size, scale and/or complexity of the landfill. Mr. Chambers responded that the new cell is over 16 acres and requires extensive earthwork so it is more relevant to the size rather than complexity. Mr. Tagliente asked if the general contractor has experience in earthworks. Mr. Chambers they specialize in earthwork and piping. With all members voting aye, Agenda No. 11 became Resolution No. 166-08 Award Landfill Construction Project Landfill Phase II Liner Extension General Contract Highway Department.
On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Cornell and all
members voting aye, Agenda No. 12 became Resolution No. 167-08 Award
Landfill Construction Project Landfill Phase II Liner Extension HVAC Contract
Highway Department.
On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Troy and all
members voting aye, Agenda No. 13 became Resolution No. 168-08 Award Landfill Construction Project Landfill Phase II Liner Extension
Electrical Contract Highway Department.
On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Ms. Price and all
members voting aye, Agenda No. 14 became Resolution No. 169-08 Award Landfill Construction Project Landfill Phase II Liner Extension
Plumbing Contract Highway Department.
On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Ms. Price and all
members voting aye, Agenda No. 15 became Resolution No. 170-08 Award Bid Extension Highway Department/Landfill.
On motion of Mr. McKee, second by Mr. Spaulding and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 16 became Resolution No. 171-08 Award Household Hazardous Waste Contract – Highway Department/Landfill.
On
motion of Ms. Price, second by Mr. Ross and all members voting aye, Agenda No.
17 became Resolution No. 172-08 Authorize Agreement Department of Social Services (JM Murray Center, Inc.)
On motion of Ms. Price, second by Mr. Cornell Agenda No. 18 was introduced. Ms. Price thanked the UAW for their continuing support to benefit children. Mr. Cornell suggested that a letter of appreciation be sent to them. With all members voting aye, Agenda No. 18 became Resolution No. 173-08 Accept Donation/Amend Budget Youth Bureau (Pall Trinity Union Donation).
On motion of Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Cornell and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 19 became Resolution No. 174-08 Accept FY07 State Homeland Security Grant Program
Fire
& Emergency Management (NYS Office of Homeland Security-C838470)
On motion of Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Troy Agenda No.
20 was introduced. The Clerk stated there was an amended version placed on
legislator’s desk due to revision made by the
On motion of Mr. Williams, second by Ms. Price and all
members voting aye, Agenda No. 21 became
Resolution No. 176-08 Authorize
Agreement Probation Department/Electronic Monitoring (BI Incorporated).
On motion of Mr. Cornell, second by Mr. Troy Agenda No. 22 was introduced. Mr. Cornell made a motion to amend the resolution to change the amount to $30,000 and adjust the expense column to total the full amount, second by Mr. Troy and all members voting aye. With all members voting aye Agenda No. 22 became Resolution No. 177-08 Amend Budget for HAVA Grant Funds Cortland County Board of Elections as amended.
On motion of Mr. Ross, second by Ms. Price and all members voting aye, Agenda No. 23 became Resolution No. 178-08 Authorize Grant Application Planning Department Cortland County Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance 2008-2009.
On
motion of Mr. Ross, second by Mr. Cornell and all members voting aye, Agenda
No. 24 became Resolution No. 179-08 Authorize Agreements Planning
Department Cortland County and Cortland County Snowmobile Clubs 2008-2009.
On
motion of Mr. Ross, second by Mr. Cornell and all members voting aye, Agenda
No. 25 became Resolution No. 180-08 Declare
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact under State Environmental Quality
Review (SEQR) for Cortland County Snowmobile Trails Authorize
the Chairman of the Legislature to sign the SEQR Form Planning Department.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Price thanked Roseanne Coville for taping tonight’s meeting.
Ms. Price announced that the transportation passenger study is in progress and available in Room 300. Further, the Broadband Committee has generated a survey and she asked legislators to take the prepared packets to their districts and distribute. She said that she and Danny Ross report this as a majority/minority report in an effort to work together in a bipartisan manner to address the wants and needs of legislators.
Mr. Tagliente made a statement
that he has supported the extension of the landfill however, he does not see
what we can do further for the next 15-20 years. He now believes that the
County has made a mistake, as we are constantly responsible for the leachate.
He encouraged legislators to look at burning as is done in
The Clerk announced that there will be a public hearing at the June meeting to consider their budget. Chairman Daniels added that Mr. Haynes will be present at that meeting also.
Mr. Cornell announced the CCTVS meeting immediately following session.
Meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM.