Tuesday, January 12, 1999 at 7:00 PM

Chairman Standbrook called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, all members present.

Chairman Standbrook recognized students from Port Byron Central School District.

Chairman Standbrook recognized Cayuga County Community College President Golladay who introduced Chairman of the College Board of Trustees, Gary Finch. Dr. Golladay also presented a graduate follow-up study.

Legislative Clerk Lee Brew reported the deaths of Ray Baker, Supervisor of the Town of Sennett and Marty Ferro, Acting Supervisor of the Town of Fleming.

1. Department Head Meeting, Friday, January 15, 1999 at 11:00 AM
2. E-911 Address changes for Legislator’s for the 1999 County Directory
3. Inmate services for December 1998
4. Letter from the Hon. Joseph Bruno regarding acknowledging Resolution No. 88-98 and 91-98
5. Resolution from Putnam County regarding Memorialization of support for State funding of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

Chairman Standbrook reported that Jim Hotaling, Executive Director of Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District will be present at the next Legislative Meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 1999 to discuss the State funding of Soil & Water Conservation Districts.

Chairman Standbrook presented the list of Committee assignments for 1999. John Chick to be added to Inter County Association and added to the Youth Bureau in place of Legislator Lepak. On motion by Majority Leader Raymond Lockwood to adopt the committee assignments for 1999 with the above correction. Motion was adopted 1/12/99 by voice vote.

WAYS AND MEANS BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

Michaud – Chair Valenti – Chair

Marshall Dempsey

Palega Secaur

Lamphere Bowen

Lepak Lepak

Bowen

Dudley

PUBLIC WORKS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Bowen – Chair Lamphere – Co-Chair

Michaud Palega - Co-Chair

Palega Valenti

Lockwood Secaur

Secaur DeRosa

DEVELOPMENT Marshall - Chair

Dudley – Chair Lepak

Dempsey Lockwood

Walrath Secaur

Secaur Netti

Lockwood

Walrath - Chair

DeRosa

Marshall

Lepak

Lamphere

Valenti

Netti

BOARD OF DIRECTORS – HEALTH Walrath, Donnelly

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MENTAL HEALTH Lamphere, Lockwood

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - C C A P Dempsey, Valenti

COUNTY PLANNING BOARD Dempsey, Dudley

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ASSOCIATION Dudley, Lockwood

SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Bowen, Lamphere

NY CONSERVATION DEPT/FISH & WILDLIFE Valenti, Rhoads, Hazelton

FOREST PRACTICE BOARD Fox, Hatfield

FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION Michaud

SEAWAY TRAIL Standbrook

BOARD OF JURORS Lockwood

CNY REGIONAL PLANNING &

DEVELOPMENT BOARD Standbrook, Dempsey

INTERCOUNTY ASSOCIATION DeRosa, Lamphere, Farrell, Brew, Chick

YOUTH BOARD Lockwood, John Chick

AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD Marshall

E. M. S. COUNCIL Marshall, Walrath

FIRE ADVISORY BOARD Marshall, Lamphere, Lockwood

SPORTS FISH ADVISORY BOARD Valenti, Rhoads

HEALTH & SAFETY BOARD Lepak, DeRosa

CAYUGA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT/ Marshall

MARKETING COOPERATIVE BOARD Palega (non-voting)

STERLING COMMISSION Dudley, Dempsey, DeRosa

HOSPITAL BOARD Marshall

CAYUGA COUNTY TOURISM BOARD Secaur

Mark Miller, Chairman (1 Year Term)

Honey Goshorn

William Hecht

Frank DeOrio

Eileen O’Connor

Patti Parisi

Nancy Peckham

Patrice Dugan (4 Year Term)

Ray Lockwood (4 Year Term)

Scipio – Tom Powers

Mentz – John Moose

Victory – Elaine Peeters

Conquest – Dale Powell

Michele Beilman

Richard Fox

 On motion by Majority Leader Raymond Lockwood to suspend the rules for this meeting. Motion was adopted 1/12/99 by voice vote.

 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Chairman Standbrook read a letter of thanks from the family of a former Cayuga County Nursing Home resident.

Chairman Standbrook requested that the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, the Public Works Committee and the Health and Human Services at their next meeting review the recommendations from the study by Berkshire Associates, report back to the Legislature on the date of compliance or variance of compliance for the recommendations presented.

 COMMITTEE REPORTS :

JUDICIAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, Chairman Herb Marshall congradualated Sheriff Pinckney on his election to the position of President of the New York State Sheriff’s Association.

Ray Buzzari was asked to be present at the next meeting for discussion on the resolution approving the 1999 Cayuga County Alternatives to Incarceration Plan.

 Legislator DeRosa addressed several questions to E-911 Administrator Dick Miller. Mr. Miller reviewed the process of renumbering structures in the City of Auburn. Mr. Miller also stated that paid advertisements will be published in the Citizen and Post Standard informing Cayuga County residents of the status of the E-911 Project.

AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY THE WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE FOR PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS.

BY: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chair Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 50, adopted April 11, 1978, authorize the Finance Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for Electric and Gas service, and Water and Sewer service, for December 1998,

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 184, adopted August 14, 1984, authorize the Ways & Means Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for telephone service, and Landfill Service, and

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments as follows:

Electric and Gas: $ 42,288.68

Water and Sewer: $ 2,878.20

Telephone: $ 22,752.42

Landfill: $ 76.32

RESOLVED, that said payments be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Michaud, Dudley, Palega, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Lepak

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

AUTHORIZING THE CAYUGA COUNTY TREASURER TO CHARGE DEPARTMENTS FOR CENTRAL SERVICES FOR THE MONTH OF December, 1998

BY: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chair Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Ways & Means Committee approved the payment of all Central Services,

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to credit the various revenue accounts and charge the following departments' .40 Accounts (Contractual Expenditures) in accordance with the attached schedules:

Central Reproduction A1271 331.40

Signed by: Michaud, Dudley, Palega , Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Lepak

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY CLAIMS ON THE LEGISLATURE AUDIT "B"

BY: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature on June 15, 1993, adopted Resolution 213 which authorized the Cayuga County Treasurer to make payments every two weeks to contractors at the Cayuga County Public Safety Building based on claims submitted by the Cayuga County Sheriff.

WHEREAS, payments have been made to vendors in a timely fashion and monthly reports of the claims so paid have been provided to the members of the Cayuga County Legislature and labeled as the Legislature Audit "B".

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following monthly claim totals become part and parcel of the Legislative audit for said months and the County Treasurer be authorized and directed to make the necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish same.

December, 1998 - $ 2,218.00

Signed by: Michaud, Dudley, Palega, Lamphere, Bowen, Lepak, Marshall

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CAYUGA COUNTY NURSING HOME

BY: Dr. Walrath, Chairman, Health & Human Services Committee

WHEREAS, this legislature did by Resolution Number 70, duly adopted on the 20th day of March 1984, authorize the Nursing Home Committee of the County Legislature to audit all claims against the Cayuga County Nursing Home, and

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payment in the amount of $145,100.83 for the month of December 1998, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit of Board.

Signed by : Lamphere, Netti, Lepak, De Rosa, Marshall

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS PAID BY THE COUNTY TREASURER FOR OPERATION OF THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM IN THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING.

BY: Hon. David Walrath, Chairman of Health and Human Services Committee

WHEREAS, The Director of the Office for the Aging presented bills for service providers in regard to operation of the Senior Nutrition Program, to the County Treasurer for payment pursuant to Resolution No. 297, duly adopted on June 21, 1994, which claims total $25,442.28 covering the period through 1/8/99 and have been paid as set forth on the attached lists; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the aforesaid claims shall become part and parcel of the full legislative audit for the office for the Aging.

Signed by: Michaud, Dudley, Palega, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Lepak:, Walrath

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY THE WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE FOR PAYMENT OF THRUWAY TOLLS.

BY: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chair Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 24-97, adopted January 21, 1997, authorize the Finance Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for Thruway Tolls, and,

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments as follows:

December, 1998 $119.10

RESOLVED, that said payments be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Michaud, Dudley, Palega, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Lepak

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO MAKE PAYMENT IN REGARD TO FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION ACTIVITY.

BY: Mr. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, NEW YORK ATLANTIC-INLAND,INC. has submitted bills for quarterly reimbursement for periodic inspections in accordance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code be it now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to make

payment for the Fire Prevention Inspection Activity in the total amount of $725.75 to NEW YORK ATLANTIC-INLAND,INC., as itemized on the following:

Invoice No. FI-109-15-03-99 $ 100.75

Invoice No. FI-109-15-04-99 $ 625.00

And be it further

RESOLVED, that the costs incurred for the periodic Fire Prevention Inspections shall be charged back to the appropriate political subdivision and that the Treasurer shall make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the same.

Signed by Michaud, Dudley, Palega, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Lepak

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

CAPITAL "H" PROJECTS.

BY: Mr. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, claims have been received in regard to various Capital "H" Projects previously established by the County;and

WHEREAS, said claims have been reviewed and approved by the interested oversight committees; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized to directed to pay the following claims and charge the same to the appropriate Capital "H" Projects:

XEROX CORPORATION:

Inv. #065744622.....................................$ 132.00

Inv. #582753706.....................................$ 199.95

CARE PRODUCTS INC.:

Inv. #00146694......................................$ 229.83

JUNO'S GLASS AND UPHOLSTERY:

Cash Sale #28886....................................$ 923.50

for County Health Dept.,et.al.):

ADP:

Inv. #239260........................................$ 33.95

Inv. #239259........................................$ 1,137.56

Inv. #242058........................................$ 12.00

Inv. #244707........................................$ 497.84

Inv. #247467........................................$ 46.45

Inv. #250224........................................$ 831.02

Inv. #253002........................................$ 443.22

Inv. #253003........................................$ 86.45

G&R PUBLISHING CO.:

Inv. #066826........................................$ 2,236.50

TOM ELDRED:

Postal Receipt 11/16/98.............................$ 20.80

Postal Receipt 12/19/98.............................$ 38.70

LAUREL AUCHAMPAUGH:

Postal Receipt 11/18/98.............................$ 16.00

Postal Receipt 11/16/98.............................$ 16.00

Dutch Gardens Inv.#8770120 .....................$ 30.00

LAKEVIEW NURSERY:

Inv. dated 10/23/98.................................$ 1,451.40

Inv. dated 11/13/98.................................$ 70.00

NEWTON MANUFACTURING CO.:

Inv. #854711........................................$ 380.38

PHOTOMASTER COLOR LAB:

Inv. #8852..........................................$ 32.00

JACOBS PRESS:

Inv. #25067.........................................$ 330.00

Inv. #24635.........................................$ 229.00

BROSH MECHANICAL:

Applic. & Cert. for Payment dated 1/4/99............$ 285.00

BARTON & LOGUIDICE, P.C.:

Cert. by Consultant dated 11/30/98..................$ 6,520.86

INVESTIGATOR STEVE McCLOUD:

Departments and installation of telephone systems within the Public Safety Bldg. and

County N. Home Complex):

WORLDWIDE TRADE CORP.:

Bill for January....................................$ 769.00

CORCRAFT:

Inv. #244129........................................$ 341.50

JEF COMPUTING INC.:

Doc. #002722........................................$ 2,207.00

APPLE ROOFING CORP:

Applic. & Cert. for payment dated 1/5/99............$ 2,871.05

Inv. #98-0966......................................$ 156.60

CHAD AXTON:

December 1998......................................$ 542.50

Account #315 497-2071 100 257......................$ 21.45

Account #315 255-2543 450 258......................$ 21.47

CASES UNLIMITED:

Inv. #9012.........................................$ 19.52

TRUE VALUE:

Inv. #111205-0045..................................$ 33.16

CLOUGH, HARBOUR & ASSOCIATES LLP:

Inv. #7659-17/56-5.................................$ 5,338.00

BUTTERBAUGH ARCHEOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC.:

Inv. #980603….......................................$ 1,492.50

Fulton Extension Center):

JOY, McCOOLA & ZILCH ARCHITECTS:

Inv. dated 12/7/98.................................$ 8,550.00

MANPOWER:

Inv. #53879076....................................$ 451.50

Inv. #53878786....................................$ 451.50

Inv. #53878503....................................$ 451.50

Inv. #53878213....................................$ 361.20

7-M CONSTRUCTION:

Inv. #8915.........................................$ 4,587.00

Inv.#25329 ........................................$13,976.00

BEARDSLEY DESIGN & ASSOCIATES:

Inv. #0012483......................................$ 2,400.00

WALSWORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY:

Inv. #309A.........................................$14,580.00

And be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by Michaud, Dudley, Palega,Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Lepak

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM FEDERAL LEGISLATORS TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ON THE CAYUGA INDIAN LAND CLAIM CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

BY: Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, the Federal Government through the Department of the Interior and the Justice Department have chosen to intervene in the Cayuga Indian Land Claim court case; and

WHEREAS, the Federal Government has done so on behalf of the Cayuga Indian Tribe as a plaintiff against the State of New York, the counties of Cayuga and Seneca and the citizens of those respective governmental bodies; and

WHEREAS, locally, this has caused great confusion and dismay on both the part of the counties and the citizenry since it has been assumed that the Federal government would protect its citizens, not to seek to displace them from their homes; and

WHEREAS, in order to work towards a meaningful and fair resolution to this problem we need to understand the rationale used by the Federal Government in adopting the position it has in this case; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Counties of Cayuga and Seneca jointly ask our Federal legislative delegation including U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, Congressmen Thomas Reynolds, Amory Houghton and James T. Walsh to intercede on behalf of the citizens of Cayuga and Seneca Counties to have representatives of the Federal government including Bruce Bobbit, Secretary of Interior, and Janet Reno, Attorney General, along with their representatives in this case, hold public meetings in both Cayuga and Seneca counties for the purpose of explaining the Federal government's adversarial position in the Cayuga Indian Land Claim case; and be it further

RESOLVED, that they be asked to do so in a public forum that will allow questions from the citizens affected by their actions; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clerk shall send certified copies of this resolution to the Clerk of the Seneca County Board of Supervisors, Governor Pataki Attorney General Spitzer, Senator Nozzolio and Assemblymen Fessenden and Oakes in addition to the federal officials named above.

Signed by Michaud, Dudley, Palega, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Lepak

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL "H" PROJECT #99-3 (CAYUGA COUNTY NEWYORK PROBLEM-SOLVING AND PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP ON SCHOOL-RELATED THREATS).

BY: Mr. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Sheriffs Department has been awarded a Federal Grant in the amount of $148,583.00, under the United States Department of Justice Community Policing Services (COPS) Universal Hiring Program in regard to School-Based Partnerships for School-Related Crime Prevention and Safety Initiative, with the focus on school bomb threats; now, therefore, in order to carry out said Grant and properly account for the same, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to establish Capital "H" Project #99-3 (Cayuga County new York Problem-Solving and Prevention Partnership on School-Related Threats) in an amount not to exceed $148,583.00, source of funding to be by Federal Funds from the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing; and be it further

RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to sign any necessary documents to achieve the same.

Signed by: Marshall, Lepak, Netti, Lockwood, Michaud, Palega, Dudley, Lamphere, Bowen

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

DIRECTING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO PAY DOG TAX MONIES AS APPORTIONED.

BY: Mr. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 111 of the Agriculture and Markets Law the County Treasurer herewith presents for filing his annual Dog License Report, together with a Statement of Amounts Remitted and Apportioned; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the attached Dog License Report be received, approved and printed in the Journal of the County Legislature and that the County Treasurer be authorized and directed pay to the City of Auburn and the several towns the amounts mentioned in the apportionment column of said Statement, totaling $6,420.69.

Signed by Michaud, Dudley, Palega, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Lepak

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 439-98 IN REGARD TO WORK PERFORMED BY SOIL & WATER DISTRICT AT COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 166-168 GENESEE STREET IN THE CITY OF AUBURN.

BY: Mr. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee,

WHEREAS Resolution No. 439-98 authorized the County to proceed with demolition and removal of the building located on property acquired by the County adjacent to the County Office Building at 166-168 Genesee Street; and

WHEREAS pursuant to said Resolution, the Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation District was authorized to perform the necessary work to raze the building at a total cost not to exceed $5,000.00; and

WHEREAS, subsequent thereto, it was discovered that some asbestos was located on the premises which must be removed prior to demolition, increasing the cost of the project in the

amount of $12,000; Now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 439-98 is hereby amended to include the additional cost for asbestos removal in the amount of $12,000, source of funding to be from the balance remaining in Capital "H" Project #98-1 established in regard to this property and the amount of $10,000 by transfer from the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund; and be it further

RESOLVED, that in order to accomplish the foregoing, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer the sum of $10,000 from the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund to Account #A1620.40012 (Buildings Maintenance); and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to carry out the same.

Signed by Valenti, Lepak, Bowen, Dempsey, Michaud, Lamphere, Palega

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

AUTHORIZING HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO LEASE VAN FOR HEALTHY HEART PROGRAM (100% FUNDED).

BY: Hon. Dr. David Walrath, Chairman, Health & Human Services.

WHEREAS, the Healthy Heart Program will cover the transportation costs associated with leasing a 1999 Chevrolet Van from Gillespie Chevrolet in Union Springs, New York with 100% grant money including reimbursement for fuel, insurance and maintenance; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the necessary lease agreement papers in order to carry out the foregoing and the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the attached corporate resolution required by the lessor.

Signed by, Walrath, Lamphere, Dempsey, Marshall, Netti, DeRosa, Lepak

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATURE TO CREATE THIRD COUNTY LEVEL JUDGE POSITION.

BY: Hon. Herbert Marshall, Chairman, Judicial & Public Safety Committee.

WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature has previously designated two County level judges for Cayuga County; and

WHEREAS, there has been a considerable increase in case filings since the previous designation by the Legislature; and

WHEREAS, present case filings justify and dictate a need for an additional County level judge for Cayuga County, especially as to Family Court; and

WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Cayuga County Bar Association and the Cayuga County Bar Association have met and recommended that a request be made to the New York State Office of Court Administration and the New York State Legislature for the allocation of a third County level judicial position in and for Cayuga County; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature hereby requests the New York State Office of Court Administration and the New York State Legislature to allocate a third County level Family Court judicial position to Cayuga County; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the New York State Office of Court Administration, Senator Michael Nozzolio and Assemblymen Daniel Fessenden with a request that each take appropriate action in connection with this Resolution.

Signed by: Michaud, Dudley, Palega, Lamphere, Bowen, Lepak, Marshall, Netti, Lockwood

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION.

BY: Hon. Paul Dudley, Chairman, Planning & Economic Development Committee

WHEREAS U.S. Department, the County of Cayuga is eligible to receive up to $600,000 in grant funds under the general of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Small Cities Block Grant program and up to $300,000 in grant funds under the special Canal Corridor Initiative of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Small Cities Block Grant; and

WHEREAS, this program includes among its objectives the creation of private sector jobs through assisting business expansion and formation; and

WHEREAS two public hearing were held to solicit suggestions for programs to accomplish this objective, and

WHEREAS, the following programs were suggested: provide direct assistance to a local manufacturer to acquire real estate and purchase and install production machinery so as to create 15 new jobs; make leasehold improvements to accommodate a local manufacturer's expansion so as to create 20 new jobs; create a loan pool and technical assistance program specifically targeted to agri -business so as to create an anticipated 15 to 20 new jobs; and examine opportunities for local business expansion in association with the HUD Canal Corridor Initiative now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Planning Department is hereby authorized to prepare said application and if funded administer same, the Chairman of the County Legislature is hereby authorized to take such steps as may be required to transmit said application to HUD and if approved accept said funding, and the Cayuga County Treasurer is hereby authorized to establish such accounts as may be necessary to accommodate this program.

Signed by Dudley, Walrath, Dempsey

Resolution was adopted by voice vote 1/12/99

MOTION BY: Legislator Michael Lepak, District #14

ADDING NEW RULE OF PROCEDURE REGARDING LEGISLATURE MEETINGS.

WHEREAS, there has been recommended that there be changes with regard to Legislature meetings; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the following rule be added to the rules of the Cayuga County Legislature:

Rule .

MEETINGS. The following shall hereafter apply to County Legislature meetings and shall supersede any previous rules to the contrary:

a. There shall be only one regular meeting per month to be held on the third Tuesday of the month unless changed for a particular meeting by the Chairman of the County Legislature. Additional meetings may be called as needed in the manner set forth heretofore in

b. Time of meetings shall be set by the Chairman of the County Legislature.

c. The regular monthly meeting shall start with an informal discussion period during which the Committee Chairs or the Department Heads shall give a brief explanation of their resolutions, answer questions and obtain any signatures necessary on resolutions. The informal meeting shall be followed by a formal meeting at which the Clerk shall call the agenda and the Chairman shall preside over voting on the resolutions. Both phases of the meeting shall be in the chambers and the public shall be allowed to attend unless it is a matter eligible for executive session under the open Meetings State Law.

d. Resolutions do not have to be read at a previous meeting to be adopted.

e. Unless specifically changed herein, any other rule or part of rule not affected shall continue in force.

Motion adopted 1/12/99 by Roll Call Vote: AYES: 716 NOES: 166

Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM

CAYUGA COUNTY LEGISLATIVE SESSION

 Chairman Standbrook led the Legislature in the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silent prayer in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King.

 PRESENTATIONS

Nelsa Selover, Director of the Office for the Aging and Beth Dishaw, Long Term Care Administrator addressed the Legislature regarding the reduction of State Funding for home care.

On motion by David Dempsey to request the Chairman to write a letter in support of restoring State funding for the Home Care Program. Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote.

Legislator DeRosa requested that the Planning Department review the complete system of renumbering.

 Hon. Ralph Standbrook for Ann Petrus, Chairperson of the Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority.

Ms. Petrus stated that the Route #38/#31 water transmission line is 98% complete. Bat-Con will complete final construction and restoration in the spring of 1999. Agreements have been sent to the Village of Port Byron and the New York State Thruway. Bonding package will be signed by borrowing through the State Revolving Fund. Ms. Petrus also stated that she has been working with the Sheriff’s Office inmate program to do snow removing on fire hydrants.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Letter from Speaker, Sheldon Silver regarding the Northeast Dairy Compact
2. Acknowledgment of gift from Hospice in memory of Raymond Baker

On motion by Ray Lockwood to request a letter be written to area Congressman in support of the Northeast Dairy Compact. Motion was adopted 1/19/98 by voice vote.

On motion by Majority Leader Lockwood to adopt the minutes as presented from the Legislative Session of December 8, 1998. Minutes adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote.

Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board (No Compensation)

Patrice Dugan (4 year term) Ray Lockwood (4 year term)

Cayuga County Planning Board Appointments (No Compensation)

Scipio – Tom Powers Mentz – John Moose

Victory – Elaine Peeters Conquest – Dale Powell

Water Quality Management Agency (No Compensation)

Michele Beilman Richard Fox

On motion by Majority Leader Ray Lockwood to adopt the appointments as listed above.

Appointments adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote.

 On motion by Majority Leader Lockwood to suspend the rules for tonight’s meeting.

Motion was adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote.

William Catto, Director of Health and Human Services Department reported to the Legislature on the transportation for the education of physically handicapped children. Mr. Catto reported that the transportation costs for this program has more than doubled in three years however the number of individuals being served has been reduced. Mr. Catto presented three alternatives to reduce the cost of this transportation issue.

AUTHORIZE THE CAYUGA COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO RETAIN A CONSULTANT FOR TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR EDUCATION OF PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S PROGRAM ( 0-5 YEARS OF AGE )

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairman, Health & Human services Committee

MR. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, The Cayuga County Health Services has had rapidly escalating cost for the transportation component of the Education of Handicapped Children's Program, and

WHEREAS, The Health Services Division wishes to reduce costs in this program and retain a consultant to assist in obtaining this objective, and

WHEREAS, VMC Corporation has had extensive experience with managing transportation services for other counties, and a fiscal impact statement is attached hereto; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That Health & Human, Services be authorized, upon approval of the Director of Health & Human Services the Cayuga County Attorney, Chairman of the Legislature, and Human Services Chairman to enter into a 3 year contract with VMC Group, Inc. for on annual fee of $67,200, plus an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of cost savings from a base year (1998-1999) expenses.

Signed by Michaud, Marshall, Lamphere, Bowen, Palega, Dudley, Lepak, Netti, DeRosa, Dempsey

Resolution was tabled 1/19/98 by roll call vote (478/404/0/0); Members present voting AYE Lockwood, Walrath, Bowen, Michaud, Palega, Secaur, DeRosa, Standbrook; Members voting NO Lepak, Dudley, Marshall, Lamphere, Dempsey, Valenti, Netti; Members ABSENT None; Members EXCUSED None

AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CAYUGA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.

BY: MR. ED BOWEN, Chairman Public Works Committee

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 212, adopted December 4th, 1979, authorized the Public Works Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against the Cayuga County Motor Pool Division of the Cayuga County Highway Department, and

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments in the amount of $ 6,492.79 for the month of January 1999 now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Palega, Secaur, Lockwood

AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE HIGHWAYS AND THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

BY: MR. EDWARD BOWEN, Chairman, Public Works Committee

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 42, adopted March 9, 1976, authorize the Public Works Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against the Highway Fund, Machinery Fund, and Capital H Fund,

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments in the amount of $ 700,684.14 for the month of December 1998 therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Adopted on 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Secaur, Palega, Lockwood

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, claims have been received in regard to various Capital IIHII Projects previously established by the County; and

WHEREAS, said claims have been reviewed and approved by the interested oversight committees; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized to directed to pay the following claims and charge the same to the appropriate Capital "H" Projects:

SANDRA SOUDER:

Inv. dated 1/4/99 $ 6,500.00

JUVENILE FIREPLAY INTERVENTION, INC

Inv. dated 1/15/99 $15,840.00

CNYSSC: $ 158.00

Inv. # 193-221998-13 And be it further

AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO PAY DECEMBER, 1998 AUDIT OF CLAIMS

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD Chairperson, Ways and Means Committee

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature file a certified list of claims so audited with the County Treasurer, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he hereby is authorized and directed to pay the several claims so audited and charge the amounts to the several appropriations made therefore in the County Budget adopted on November 18, 1997.

Adopted on 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Michaud, Lepak, Marshall, Palega, Bowen, Lamphere, Dudley

AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO PAY JANUARY, 1999 AUDIT OF CLAIMS

BY: HON. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD Chairperson, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Legislature did at its regular Meeting on January 19, 1999, audit claims against the County of Cayuga in the aggregate sum $ 39481.94, now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature file a certified list of claims so audited with the County Treasurer, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he hereby is authorized and directed to pay the several claims so audited and charge the amounts to the several appropriations made therefore in the County Budget adopted on October 20, 1998.

Adopted on 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Michaud, Bowen, Lamphere, Palega, Marshall, Dudley, Lepak

AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CAYUGA COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AND THE COUNTY TREASURER TO AMEND THE 1999 CAYUGA COUNTY BUDGET

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

MR. WALRATH. Chairman. Health and Human Services Committee

WHEREAS, the County of Cayuga is eligible for $116,830.00 in Youth Development Delinquency Prevention state aid money from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Youth Board of Directors has approved the program description and budget of the following agencies in the amounts not exceeding those designated therefore when proper claims have been submitted, and

WHEREAS, said grants are contingent upon the County receiving 100% of the aforesaid amount from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature be and he is hereby authorized to execute agreements with the agencies set forth below, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 1999 budget to reflect the following and to make the necessary accounting and journal entries as follows:

Rev. Acct. #3821 State Funds $35,923.00

Big Brothers/Big Sisters App. Acct. #7320.4 Youth Bureau $20,000.00

Rev. Acct. #3824 State Funds $20,000.00

Booker T. Washington Center App. Acct. #7330.4 Youth Bureau $23,125.00

Rev. Acct. #3827 State Funds $23,125.00

Neighborhood House App. Acct. #7340.4 Youth Bureau $13,382.00

Rev. Acct. #3828 State Funds $13,382.00

Gymnest International App. Acct. #7360.4 Youth Bureau $ 1,000.00

Rev. Acct. #3833 State Funds $ 1,000.00

Freedom Recreational Services App. Acct. #7370.4 Youth Bureau $12,000.00

Rev. Acct. #3834 State Funds $12,000.00

Schweinfurth Art Center App. Acct. #7390.4 Youth Bureau $ 1,900.00

Rev. Acct. #3831 State Funds $ 1,900.00

Merry-Go-Round Playhouse App. Acct. #7540.4 Youth Bureau $ 71500.00

Rev. Acct. #3829 State Funds $ 7,500.00

Juvenile Fire play Program App. Acct. #3420.4 Youth Bureau $ 2,000.00

Rev. Acct. #2705 State Funds $ 2,000.00

Adopted on 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Michaud, Bowen, Lamphere, Palega, Marshall, Dudley, Lepak, Dempsey, Netti, DeRosa

ESTABLISHING CAPITAL "H" ACCOUNT 99-2 FL-LOWPA (FORMERLY AQUATIC

VEGETATION CONTROL)& ALLOCATION OF FUNDS WITHIN ACCOUNT. (2/3)

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

MR. DUDLEY, Chairman, Planning & Economic Dev. Committee

WHEREAS, the Water Quality Management Agency is the agency responsible for the coordination of water resources in Cayuga County; and

WHEREAS, the agency has proposed programs which have been approved by the State;

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to arrange, distribute funds, and provide accounting for these programs; and

WHEREAS, the State Legislature has allocated a total of $50,000.00 for the 1998 Vegetation Control Program which will be received in two payments. The first payment of $37,500.00, (representing 75 percent), will be received at the beginning of 1999, and the of $12,500 will be received from the State after the program close out; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer hereby authorized to establish Capital "H #99-2 (FL-LOWPA) in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, source of funding to be $37, 500 State Funds and the balance of $12,500 by temporary transfer from Account #A-1990

(Contingency Fund) until close out of grant at which time the Contingency Fund shall be reimbursed in full out of the final State payment; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer make payment to the Cayuga County Soil District in an amount not to exceed $18,653.25 in accordance with the contract entered into with the County. Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation District will provide the 25% retainage the amount of $6,217.75 until closeout of 98-99 contract and receipt of the final State payment at which time it will be reimbursed; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make said transfer from the Contingency Fund an necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish the foregoing; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to sign necessary documents to include the following:

Contract with:

Memorandum of Understanding with:

Adopted 1/19/99 by roll call vote 882 Ayes

Signed by Michaud, Dudley, Bowen, Palega, Lamphere, Marshall, Lepak, Dempsey, Walrath, Lockwood

RESOLUTION NO 36-99

AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE TITLE OF SENIOR PERSONNEL ASSISTANT AND ABOLISHMENT OF THE TITLE OF SENIOR TYPIST.

BY: JOSEPH MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities of the Personnel Assistant and Senior Typist in the Civil Service Commission have increased substantially in quantity; and,

WHEREAS, the additional funding needed of $1,839 has been approved within the Cayuga County Civil Service Commission's 1999 budget to accomplish the same; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the position of Senior Personnel Assistant be created in the County Compensation Plan, Part 1, effective l/l/99 at the following salary range:

GRADE 15: Probation First Second Third Fourth

24,855 25,205 26,140 27,050 27,973

RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Commission be authorized and directed to fill this position of Senior Personnel Assistant and the vacated Personnel Assistant in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of the County of Cayuga and the Cayuga County Civil Service Commission; and be it further

RESOLVED, that upon the incumbents' permanent appointment and successful completion of the probationary period to Senior Personnel Assistant and Personnel Assistant, respectively, that the position of Senior Typist be abolished.

Adopted on 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Dudley, Bowen, Marshall, Palega

AUTHORIZE THE CAYUGA COUNTY TREASURER TO AMEND THE 1999 CAYUGA COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH DIVISION BUDGET WITH 100% STATE FUNDED GRANT MONEY.

BY: DR. DAVID L. WALRATH, Chairman, Health & Human Services Committee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Health Division of the Department of Cayuga County Department of Health and Human Services has received a 100% State reimbursed Grant from the New York State Department of Health for our Immunization Programs for the period November 1, 1998 through October 31, 1999 and

WHEREAS, in order to carry out the terms of the program, the 1999 Health Department Budget needs to be amended so as to provide the appropriations and revenues necessary to support the services connected with the grant; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to:

Increase Appropriation Acct. A4010.411 $23,800.00

And, be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized and directed to make the necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish the same.

Adopted on 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Walrath, DeRosa, Nettti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, Dempsey, Michaud, Dudley, Bowen, Palega,

RESOLUTION NO. 38-99

AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO AMEND THE HUMAN SERVICES 1999 BUDGET FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM (HEAP) FOR 1998-99.

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, in 1977, the United States Congress first recognized that escalating energy costs placed an especially heavy burden on low-income families and elderly; and

WHEREAS, the State of New York will oversee the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 in accordance with the requirements of Section 2605 of said Act; and

WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of New York designated County Social Services Department to carry out the purpose, functions and administration of the Low Income Energy Assistance Act of 1981 in the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the County Social Services Budget to reflect such heating assistance monies;

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer to be and he is hereby authorized and directed to amend the County Social Services 1999 Budget in the following manner:

Increase:

Account No. A4641 Revenue Budget $422,733.00

Account No. A6010.1 Administrative Salaries $ 56,210.00

Account No. A6010.4 Administrative Contractual Exp. $ 24,090.00

Account No. A4610 Revenue Budget $ 80,300.00

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,

Adopted on 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Walrath, DeRosa, Nettti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, Dempsey, Michaud, Dudley, Bowen, Palega,

AUTHORIZING THE UPGRADE OF REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE AIDE FROM GRADE 10 TO GRADE 16 IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND ASSESSMENT.

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD

WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities of the Real Property Tax Service Aide position have increased substantially in quantity, quality and efficiency over the years due to modernization and increased complexity of the Tax and Assessment Office, and

WHEREAS, such responsibilities far exceed the current Grade 10 salary allocation for said position; and

WHEREAS, the additional funding needed of $850 has been approved within the Tax and Assessment 1999 budget to accomplish the same; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the position of Real Property Tax Service Aide be reallocated to a Grade 16 of the County Compensation Plan, Part 1, effective l/l/99 at the following salary range:

GRADE 16 Prob First Second Third Fourth

25,408 25,758 26,698 27,685 28,677

RESOLVED, that the Director of Taxation and Assessment be authorized and directed to upgrade this position of Real Property Tax Service Aide in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of the County of Cayuga and the Cayuga County Civil Service Commission.

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Dudley, Bowen, Marshall, Palega

REQUESTING STATE HOME RULE LEGISLATION FOR EXTENSION

OF ADDITIONAL 1 % SALES TAX TO AUGUST 31, 2003.

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, the County of Cayuga presently has authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax, but said authority expires as of August 31, 1999; and

WHEREAS, without said additional 1% sales tax, real estate taxes would be further burdened and would be significantly increased; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that this County Legislature hereby requests our State Legislators to prepare a Home Rule Statute giving the County of Cayuga authority to extend the additional I% sales tax from September 1, 1999 to August 3 1st in the year 2003.

Signed by Michaud, Lepak, Marshall, Palega, Bowen, Lamphere, Dudley

AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN AGENCIES.

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman Ways & Means Committee.

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature be and he is hereby authorized and requested to sign on behalf of the County, certain contracts and articles of agreement with the following agencies:

CAYUGA COUNSELING, INC. OF AUBURN AND CAYUGA COUNTY

CAYUGA COUNTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER, INC.

CAYUGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

CAYUGA COUNTY SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

CAYUGA COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

CAYUGA MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF AUBURN & CAYUGA COUNTY, INC. (CCEDA)

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ASSOCIATION

FEDERATION OF CONSERVATION CLUBS OF CAYUGA COUNTY

FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION, INC.

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL OF AUBURN, INC.

MERRY-GO-ROUND PLAYHOUSE

REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD

WILLARD CHAPEL

LIBRARIES:

AURORA FREE LIBRARY POWERS LIBRARY

FAIR HAVEN LIBRARY SEYMOUR LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

FINGER LAKES LIBRARY SYSTEM SPRINGPORT FREE LIBRARY

HAZARD PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEDSPORT FREE LIBRARY

LANG, S.B. MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Michaud, Bowen, Lamphere, Palega, Marshall, Dudley, Lepak

 RESOLUTION NO. 42-99

TO: CORRECT TAX ERRORS IN THE TOWN OF BRUTUS

BY: JOSEPH MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

To correct clerical errors or an error in essential fact as specified below, as it existed on the 1999 County/Town Tax Roll. The petition presented to the Director of Real Property Tax Services was received too late to make the necessary adjustments before the extension of taxes.

WHEREAS, the following petition was presented to the Director of Real Property Tax Services who found it to be, correct now therefore be it,

RESOLVED, that the Director of Real Property Tax Services under Real Property Tax Law 553-554 and 556A be authorized to make the changes set forth hereafter. The County Treasurer is authorized and directed to correct the 1999 Town and County Tax Roll, and a corrected tax statement shall be prepared, or a refund of any overpayment of taxes be made, as is applicable. The 1998/1999 school tax roll shall also be corrected as is applicable.

TOWN OF BRUTUS: Tax map # 76.20-1-2. Assessed to Consolidated Rail Corp. Clerical error. Due to misinterpretation of a court order for Con Rail, the wrong assessment was placed on this parcel. The correct assessment for this parcel is 125,943. A corrected tax statement should be prepared to reflect the correct assessment The 1998/99 Weedsport School Tax Roll should be corrected. The re-levy school amount placed on the 1999 County/Town Tax Roll should also be corrected

TOWN OF BRUTUS: Tax Map # 77.00-1-52. Assessed to Consolidated Rail Corp. Clerical error. Due to misinterpretation of a court order for Con Rail, the wrong assessment was placed on this parcel. The correct assessment for this parcel is 1,372,065. A corrected tax statement should be prepared to reflect the correct assessment. The 1998/99 Weedsport School Tax Roll should be corrected. The re-levy school amount placed on the 1999 County/Town Tax Roll should also be corrected.

TOWN OF BRUTUS: Tax Map # 82.00-1-49. Assessed to Consolidated Raft Corp. Clerical error. Due to misinterpretation of a court order for Con Rail the wrong assessment was placed on this parcel. The correct assessment for this parcel is 301,185. A corrected tax statement should be prepared to reflect the correct assessment. The 1998/99 Jordan Elbridge School Tax Roll should also be corrected and a refund of any overpayment should be made by the school district

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Michaud, Bowen, Lamphere, Palega, Marshall, Dudley, Lepak

AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL "H" PROJECT #99-4 (RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SEAWALLS AT EMERSON PARK) AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE SAME.

By: MR. BOWEN, Chairman, Public Works Committee,

MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee, and

MR. DUDLEY, Chairman, Planning & Economic Development Committee.

WHEREAS, Cayuga County has considered the need for reconstruction of the seawalls at Emerson Park in the Town of Owasco, which are in a grave state of disrepair, to be a matter of top priority; and

WHEREAS, reconstruction, of the seawalls is a significant part of the Emerson Park development plan recently accepted by this Legislature; and

WHEREAS, additionally, one of the seawalls holds the City of Auburn's water pumping station and intake pipe which serves approximately 55,000 of the County's residents; and

WHEREAS, Congressman James Walsh has announced a $4.75 Million Grant in Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Funding to the County for reconstruction of the seawalls; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate, sign and administer whatever contracts or documents are necessary to develop and implement this project, including, but not limited to, all necessary research, design and construction, interview and contract for engineering and hydrology services and institute SEQR procedures; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Public Works Committee, as Oversight Committee, with the Cayuga County Parks & Trails Commission assisting it, are hereby authorized and directed to oversee the implementation and construction of this project; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Planning Department is hereby authorized and directed to take whatever planning action is necessary to secure and monitor the necessary funding for this project, as well as assist in carrying out the SEQR process; and be it further

RESOLVED, that, in order to properly account for the same, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to establish Capital "H" #99-4 (Reconstruction of Seawalls at Emerson Park) in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, source of funding to be Federal Grant Funds and the balance, if any, from future county budgets; and be it further

RESOLVED, that to accommodate the immediate financial needs of the project pending receipt of grant funds, the County Treasurer may raise funds by in-house borrowing and the issuance of a Revenue Anticipation Notes of the County, said Notes being based on the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development Grant obtained for Cayuga County by Congressman Walsh. The exact choice of terms and authority to issue and renew the obligations are hereby delegated to the County Treasurer subject to the provisions of Section 30 (b) of the Local Finance Law requiring the Treasurer to file a certificate with the Legislature Clerk relating to said issuance or renewal. The certificate of the County Treasurer authorizing the issuance of the obligations pursuant to this resolution shall have an estoppel clause as provided for in Title 6 of the Local Finance Law; and be it further

RESOLVED, that it is hereby deemed and designated that the period of probable usefulness of the original object or purpose for which the notes herein authorized are to be used is twenty (20) years and that subdivision 7 of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law applies thereto; and be it further

RESOLVED, that, at the discretion of the County Treasurer, this resolution shall be published by the Clerk of the Legislature and thereafter the validity of the obligations authorized by this resolution may be contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the County of Cayuga is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

Adopted 1/19/99 by roll call vote 882 Ayes / 0 Noes

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Secaur, Palega, Lockwood, Lamphere, Marshall, Dudley, Lepak, Dempsey, Walrath

RE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES APPOINTMENT

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairman, Health & Human Services Committee and

BY: MR. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, Eileen O'Connor, who was appointed to fill the position has submitted her resignation from this position pending the Legislature appointing another person, and

WHEREAS, Elane Daly, RN, BSN, is recommended to fill this position, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Elane Daly RN, BSN, be appointed to the position of Deputy Director for Health and Human Services with the term and salary as set forth in Legislature Resolutions #406-97 and #497-97, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Director of Health and Human Services be authorized and directed to fill the position of Director of Community Health Services and any other position that may come vacant as a result internal promotions or transfers in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of the County of Cayuga and the Cayuga County Civil Service Commission.

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Walrath, Marshall, Lamphere, Netti, Lepak, De Rosa, Dempsey, Michaud, Dudley, Bowen,

BY: DR. DAVID L. WALRATH, Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, and Ways and Means Committee

Revenue Account A3401.0 $4000.00

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Marshall, Netti, Lepak, Lockwood, Secaur

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Michaud, Dudley, Palega, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Lepak, Netti, Lockwood

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Marshall, Netti, Lockwood, Secaur, Lepak

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Dudley, Bowen, Marshall, Palega, Netti, Lockwood, Lepak

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Marshall, Netti, Lepak, Lockwood

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Dudley, Walrath, Lockwood, Dempsey

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Michaud, Dudley, Palega, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Lepak, Walrath, Dempsey

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Dudley, Walrath, Lockwood, Dempsey

Adopted 1/19/99 by voice vote

Signed by Dempsey, Dudley, Secaur, Lockwood, Walrath

CAYUGA COUNTY LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Tuesday, February 16, 1999, 5:30 PM

Chairman Standbrook called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Clerk Lee Brew called roll call. All present with exception of Mr. Michaud, Mr. Valenti, and Dr. Walrath, who were excused.

Chairman Standbrook led the Legislature in the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silent prayer.

Mr. Ray Lockwood spoke of the tremendous support the Emerson Park project has received and believes it will be a place everyone can be proud of, he also commended Chairman Standbrook for his ability to get Congressman Walsh, and all other agency representatives for a meeting pertaining to the seawall at Emerson Park.

On motion by Mr. Bowen, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, the following two resolutions were presented for adoption:

AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL "H" PROJECT #99-5 (1999 CAYUGA COUNTY PARKS & TRAILS PROJECTS).

BY: HON. EDWARD BOWEN, Chairman, Public Works Committee

BY: HON. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, in response to policy decisions made by County officials to reenergize Cayuga County parks and trails through the reestablishment of the Park Commission and the appointment of professional park staff, and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature has recognized that the development of the parks and trails must be based on a consensus of public opinion, be cost effective, undertaken in a systematic manner and based on a plan; and

WHEREAS, a "Functional Plan for Emerson Park" has been developed by the Park Commission and accepted by the Legislature pursuant to Resolution No. 508-98 duly adopted on December 8, 1998, the purpose of which is to serve as a guide for both long term and short term improvements to Emerson Park; and

WHEREAS, these Committees are of the opinion the there should be a 5-year schedule for the development of Cayuga County parks and trails, so that improvements to the parks and trails are made in a planned, efficient manner; and

WHEREAS, a breakdown of the proposed projects for 1999 and their estimated costs is as follows:

1. MAINTENANCE AND OFFICE FACILITY $275,000

2. TEMPORARY BRIDGE TO DEAUVILLE ISLAND $ 20,000

3. ISLAND RAILROAD TRAIN $ 14,500

4. REPLACEMENT OF THE BOAT DOCKS $ 40,000

5. UPGRADE OF ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE $110,000

6. UPGRADE OF PAVILION $ 80,000

7. PURCHASE OF FLOOR SCRUBBER $ 10,000

Now, therefore, in order to provide the necessary funding and properly account for said projects, be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to establish Capital "H" Project #99-5 (1999 Cayuga County Parks & Trails Projects) in an amount not to exceed $549,500.00, source of funding to be by the issuance of a statutory installment bond, or serial bonds, and/or in-house borrowings, which shall be amortized in future operating budgets for Emerson Park. The exact choice of terms and authority to issue and renew the obligations being hereby delegated to the County Treasurer subject to provisions of Section 30 (b) of the Local Finance Law requiring the Treasurer to file a certificate with the Legislature Clerk relating to said issuance or renewal. The certificate of the County Treasurer authorizing issuance of the obligation pursuant to this resolution shall have an estoppel clause as provided for in Title 6 of the Local Finance Law.

RESOLUTION NO. 56-99 continued:

It is hereby deemed and designated that the periods of probable usefulness of the original objects or purposes for which the bonds herein authorized are to be issued and the individual subdivisions of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law which apply thereto are as follows:

Subdivision Period

1. MAINTENANCE AND OFFICE FACILITY 35 Years 20(a)

2. TEMPORARY BRIDGE TO DEAUVILLE ISLAND 5 Years 35

3. ISLAND RAILROAD TRAIN 5 Years 35

4. REPLACEMENT OF THE BOAT DOCKS 5 Years 35

5. UPGRADE OF ELECTRICAL INFRACSTRUCTURE 35 Years 20(a)

6. UPGRADE OF PAVILION KITCHEN 35 Years 20(a)

7. FLOOR SCRUBBER 5 Years 28

And be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature is authorized to sign any documents necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution, including the authorization of the preparation of plans and specifications for the 1999 projects set forth above, and the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to sign the financial documents to carry out this project; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the above described funds for the purchase of the Island Railroad Train will be contingent upon Legislator Dr. David L. Walrath, first securing private sector funds for the locating, purchase and transport of the tracks to the Park, all necessary site development and associated costs, and the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Island Railroad Train; and be it further

RESOLVED, that upon a determination of the Public Works Committee that said contingencies have been satisfied, the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature is authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement for purchase of the said train at a cost not to exceed $14,500.00 and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing;

RESOLVED, that the Parks and Trails Commission shall submit by this August 1999 plans for the next 4 years of the aforesaid 5-year plan for the improvement of Cayuga County parks and trails.

Signed by Bowen, Palega, Secaur, Dudley, Lepak, Lamphere,

Adopted by 2/3 roll call vote 2/16/99 178 Ayes, 15 Noes, DeRosa, 51 Excused, Walrath, Michaud and Valenti.

AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL "H" PROJECT #99-6 (STUDY OF WATER MOTION & EFFECT OF SEAWALLS AT NORTH END OF OWASCO LAKE IN EMERSON PARK).

BY: HON. RALPH W. STANDBROOK, Chairman, County Legislature.

WHEREAS, two portions of the shoreline located in Emerson Park at the north end of Owasco Lake in Cayuga County are used as bathing beaches during the summer months; and

WHEREAS, in recent years, high counts of coliform bacteria in the Lake water at the shoreline have forced closure of the beaches for extended periods during the summer months, most recently for a total of 82 days during the June-August periods of 1997 and 1998, which detracts from the recreational use of the Park; and

WHEREAS, at the same time, Cayuga County has recently been awarded a $4.75 million Federal grant to reconstruct the crumbling seawalls which border the two beaches from the Lake entrance to the Owasco Outlet channel; and

WHEREAS, in order to alleviate the problem, it has been determined that a study of the water motion at this end of the Lake is needed to better understand the correlation between the proposed reconstruction of the seawalls and beach contamination; and

RESOLUTION NO. 57-99 continued:

WHEREAS, Dr. Emmet Owens of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Syracuse University, has submitted a proposal to conduct said study (see attached) pursuant to contract which is expected to begin this Spring and be completed by the end of 1999 at a total cost of $48,500.00; now, therefore, in order to provide the necessary funding and properly account for said project, be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to establish Capital "'H" Project #99-6 (Study of Water Motion and Effect of Seawalls at North End of Owasco Lake in Emerson Park) in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, source of funding to be by the issuance of a statutory installment bond, or serial bonds, and/or in-house borrowings, which shall be amortized by Federal and/or State Grants, or a combination thereof, or by appropriations in future Legislative budgets; and to avoid additional debt cost, the temporary use of Capital Reserve Funds or other surplus funds available is hereby authorized also. The exact choice of terms and authority to issue and renew the obligations being hereby delegated to the County Treasurer subject to provisions of Section 30 (b) of the Local Finance Law requiring the Treasurer to file a certificate with the Legislature Clerk relating to said issuance or renewal. The certificate of the County Treasurer authorizing issuance of the obligation pursuant to this resolution shall have an estoppel clause as provided for in Title 6 of the Local Finance Law.

It is hereby deemed and designated that the period of probable usefulness of the original object or purpose for which the bonds herein authorized are to be issued is five years and subdivision 62 (a) of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law applies thereto; and be it further

RESOLVED, that, at the discretion of the County Treasurer, this resolution shall be published by the Clerk of the Legislature and thereafter the validity of the obligations authorized by this resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the County of Cayuga is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature is authorized to sign any documents necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution and the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to sign the financial documents to carry out this project; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing,

Signed by Chairman Ralph W. Standbrook

Adopted 2/16/ 99 by roll call vote 194 Ayes, 0 Noes, 50 Excused, Walrath, Michaud and Valenti.

Mrs. May Minturn Sedgwick Osborne, former Chairperson of the Auburn Housing Authority, Treasurer of Auburn Cablevision, Inc. and prominent local civic leader.

Walter L. Bratek, former member of the Cayuga County Board of Supervisors representing Auburn’s 5^th ward from 1956-61.

PRESENTATIONS:

Mr. J. Young, a Farm Bureau representative, spoke of the importance of Agricultural in Cayuga County, and the need to encourage land use regulations which would be favorable to the Agricultural community. He also expressed his concern pertaining to inconsistencies in agricultural land assessment, from Town to Town.

PROCLAMATIONS:

Mr. Brew read the proclamation designating March as Red Cross Month

1. Inmate work project reports
2. NYSAC annual Legislative Conference, Albany NY, Feb. 28- March 2^nd
3. At the March 16, 1999 meeting of the Legislature the Bicentennial Committee will put on a 1-hour presentation
4. Hamilton County – resolution in support of memorialization of support for state funding of Soil & Water Conservation Districts
5. City of Batavia – re: OTB of Batavia Downs
6. Minutes for December 3, 1998, OTB Meeting.

Mr. Brew announced that the May meeting (Senior Citizen Day) will be held on Thursday, May 20^th to accommodate Senator Michael Nozzolio, and Assemblyman Daniel Fessenden

On motion by Mr. Lockwood to adopt the minutes as presented from the Legislative Session of January 1, 1999. Minutes adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote.

County Health Dept. Board Members: (no compensation)

Dr. David Walrath

Sam DeRosa

Martha MacKay

Water & Sewer Authority (no compensation, 1 yr.)

Nadia Niniowsky

On motion by Majority Leader Ray Lockwood to adopt the appointments as listed above.

Appointments adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:

Chairman Standbrook reported that the seawall restoration design work should be completed by Sept. He also reported that he had attended a meeting that morning, were several Town Supervisors asked for the County to do the assessments.

Dr. Golladay recognized Ms. Martha MacKay, Vice Chair of the College Board of trustees. He also reported of an alleged assault at the College Campus. He also clarified that the college tax is a charge for students attending out of County colleges.

Mr. Marshall, Chairman of the Judiciary & Public Safety Committee, reported that the finalized costs for the Jail expansion should be available by March. He further stated that boarding out inmates is extremely expansive and 16 inmates had been boarded out to date.

AUDIT OF CLAIMS:

February 16, 1999 audits of claims were adopted

BY: HON. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chair Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 50, adopted April 11, 1978, authorize the Finance Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for Electric and Gas service, and Water and Sewer service, for January 1999,

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 184, adopted August 14, 1984, authorize the Ways & Means Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for telephone service, and Landfill Service, and

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments as follows:

Electric and Gas: $51,708.53

Water and Sewer: $ 8,000.46

Telephone: $27,803.33

Landfill $186.48

RESOLVED, that said payments be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lamphere, Lepak

Adopted by voice vote 2/16/99

AUTHORIZING THE CAYUGA COUNTY TREASURER TO CHARGE DEPARTMENTS FOR CENTRAL

SERVICES FOR THE MONTH OF January, 1999

BY: HON. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chair Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Ways & Means Committee approved the payment of all Central Services,

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to credit the various revenue accounts and charge the following departments' .40 Accounts (Contractual Expenditures) in accordance with attached schedules:

DEPARTMENT CREDIT AMOUNT

Central Purchasing` A1275 $ 3934.35

Central Reproduction A1271 200.03

Total $ 4134.38

Signed by Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lamphere, Lepak

Adopted by voice vote 2/16/99

AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY CLAIMS ON THE LEGISLATURE AUDIT "B"

BY: HON. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature on June 15, 1993, adopted Resolution 213 which authorized the Cayuga County Treasurer to make payments every two weeks to contractors at the Cayuga County Public Safety Building based on claims submitted by the Cayuga County Sheriff.

WHEREAS, payments have been made to vendors in a timely fashion and monthly reports of the claims so paid have been provided to the members of the Cayuga County Legislature and labeled as the Legislature Audit "B".

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following monthly claim totals become part and parcel of the Legislative audit for said months and the County Treasurer be authorized and directed to make the necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish same. January, 1999 - $ 1,649.00

Signed by Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lamphere, Lepak

Adopted by voice vote 2/16/99

BY: DR. WALRATH, CHAIRMAN, Health & Human Services Committee

WHEREAS, this legislature did by Resolution Number 70, duly adopted on the 20th day of March 1984, authorize the Nursing Home Committee of the County Legislature to audit all claims against the Cayuga County Nursing Home, and

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payment in the amount of $111,040.62 for the month of January 1999, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit o this Board.

Signed by Walrath, Lamphere, DeRosa, Valenti, Netti, Lepak, Marshall

Adopted by voice vote 2/16/99

REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS PAID BY THE COUNTY TREASURER FOR OPERATION OF THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM IN THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING.

BY: DAVID WALRATH, CHAIRMAN OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

WHEREAS, The Director of the office for the Aging presented bills for service providers in regard to operation of the Senior Nutrition Program, to the County Treasurer for payment pursuant to Resolution No. 297, duly adopted on June 21, 1994, which claims total $24,394.73 covering the period through 2/5/99 and have been paid as set forth on the attached lists; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the aforesaid claims shall become part and parcel of the full legislative audit for the office for the Aging.

Signed by Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lamphere, Lepak, De Rosa

Adopted by voice vote 2/16/99

AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY THE WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE FOR PAYMENT OF THRUWAY TOLLS.

BY: HON. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chair Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 24-97, adopted January 21, 1997, authorize the Finance Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for Thruway Tolls, and,

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments as follows:

January, 1999 -$ 73.80

RESOLVED, that said payments be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lamphere, Lepak

Adopted by voice vote 2/16/99

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, claims have been received in regard to various Capital "H" Projects previously established by the County; and

WHEREAS, said claims have been reviewed and approved by the interested oversight committees; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following claims and charge the same to the appropriate Capital "H" Projects:

1. Project #96-8 (Renovations to Cayuga County N. Home):

XEROX CORPORATION:

Inv. #583045911 $ 199.95

Inv. #066327227 $ 132.00

DIRECT SUPPLY HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT:

Inv. #2804194 $ 560.80

2. Project #96-9 (Acquiring various hardware, software & 1professional service for County Health Dept.,et al.):

ADP:

Inv. #263976 $ 46.45

Inv. #261147 $ 630.42

Inv. #258276 $ 46.45

Inv. #258275 $ 25.00

Inv. #255636 $ 504.96

3. Project #96-11 (Establish New Home Care Office for the County Health Dept.):

PEAK TECHNOLOGIES:

Inv. #1124 $ 1,386.12

4. Project #97-7 (Sidewalk & Step Repairs, Roof Repairs and New Flashing at Historic Post Office Bldg.):

AMHERST MAINTENCE INC.:

Applic. & Cert. for payment dated 1/27/99 $ 8,661.57

5. Project #97-8 (Bicentennial Project):

TOM ELDRED:

Postal Receipt 1/12/99 $ 1.21

Postal Receipt 1/20/99 $ 33.00

Postal Receipt 1/26/99 $ 2.60

Postal Receipt 1/26/99 $ 21.00

Postal Receipt 1/28/99 $ 3.20

Inv. #’ s 8766 & 8763 (Photometer Color Lab) $ 259.00

Inv. # 9087 (Photometer Color Lab) $ 39.00

SHEILA TUCKER:

Inv. #1321 $ 100.00

NEWTON MANUFACTURING:

Inv. #854711 $ 380.38

GAYLORD BROS.:

Inv. #OF21774008 $ 39.64

PAGE DESIGNS INC.:

Inv. #8709 $ 130.00

CHARLES ITZEN:

Inv. #8520 $ 60.00

6. Project #97-14 (E-911 Addition & Jail Intake Remodeling of the Public Safety Bldg. ):

MRB GROUP:

Inv. #017562 $3,120.00

RESOLUTION NO. 64-99 continued

7. Project #97-18 (Replacement of Old State Road Bridge In the Town of Sterling, Phase 1):

BARTON & LOGUIDICE, P.C.:

Cert. by Consultant dated 12/31/98 $3,755.98

8. Project #97-22 (NYS Stop Violence against Women Grant):

RAPE CRISIS CENTER:

Inv. #1002 $ 430.00

RCC CONSULTANTS INC.:

Inv. #0009000-IN $11,900.09

CAYUGA COUNTY NURSING HOME:

Inv. #101269810 $5,705.00

WORLDWIDE TRADE CORP:

Inv. #TS-23428-L7 $ 769.00

11. Project #98-13 (NYSDEC FL-LOWPA Grant):

JLI ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES:

Inv. 499-0057 $ 156.60

CHAD AXTON:

January 1999 $ 467.50

BELL ATLANTIC:

Acct. 4315 255-2543 450 258 $ 21.46

Acct. #315 497-2071 100 257 $ 21.45

NYSEG:

Acct. #78-440-01-733402-03 $ 3 .65

Acct. #77-430-07-022700-08 $ 6.04

ISCO INC.:

Acct. #746272-00 $ 120.00

12.Project #98-15 (Implementation of NYS 1998 Chip Fab Program):

BUTTERBAUGH ARCHEOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC.:

Inv. #980604 $ 630.00

13. Project 498-21 (Records Retention Archival Storage Grant)

MANPOWER:

Inv. #53879836 $ 451.50

Inv. #53880102 $ 451.50

Inv. #53879585 $ 903.00

14.Project 499-1 (Acquisition of Sheriff Is Patrol vehicles)

FINGERLAKES COMMUNICATION CO. INC.:

Inv. #27146 $8,409.70

JUVENILE FIREPLAY:

Statement dated 1/25/99 $3,520.00

SANDRA SOUDER:

Inv. dated 1/26/99 $1,625.00

Be it further

Signed by Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lamphere, Lepak

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CAYUGA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.

BY: MR. ED BOWEN, Chairman Public Works Committee

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 212, adopted December 4th, 1979, authorized the Public Works Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against the Cayuga County Motor Pool Division of the Cayuga County Highway Department, and

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments in the amount of $14,513.80 for the audit of February 3rd, 1999 now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Palega, Secaur

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE HIGHWAYS AND THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

BY: MR. EDWARD BOWEN, Chairman, Public Works Committee

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 42, adopted March 9, 1976, authorize the Public Works Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against the Highway Fund, Machinery Fund, and Capital H Fund,

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments in the amount of $ 809,554.44 for the month of January 1999 therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Palega, Secaur

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

BY: HON. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chair Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 1-99, adopted January 01, 1999, authorize the Ways & Means Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for Credit Card Charges, and,

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments as follows:

January, 1999 - $ 2470.77

RESOLVED, that said payments be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lamphere, Lepak

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO PAY JANUARY, 1999 AUDIT OF CLAIMS

BY: HON. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD Chairperson, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Legislature did at its regular Meeting on February 16, 1999, audit claims against the County of Cayuga in the aggregate sum $ 317,326.06, now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature file a certified list of claims so audited with the County Treasurer, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he hereby is authorized and directed to pay the several claims so audited and charge the amounts to the several appropriations made therefore in the County Budget adopted on October 20, 1998.

Signed by Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lamphere, Lepak

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

BY: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chair, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, several county agencies are required by law to advertise legal notices in area media from time to time.

WHEREAS, several of the officially designated newspapers offer a discount for prompt payment of legal Advertising invoices.

WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the County to take advantage of the prompt payment discounts by paying these invoices prior to the monthly legislative audit of claims BE IT HEREBY

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized to process legal Advertising invoices for payment by the Cayuga County Treasurer prior to the monthly legislative audit. BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that a monthly report of said payments shall be provided to each legislator on a monthly basis.

Signed by Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lamphere, Lepak

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT OF THE CAYUGA COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT'S 1999 BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE BY $261,000 UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S WELFARE TO WORK PROGRAM

BY: MR. JOSEPH MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairman, Health & Human Services Committee

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Labor and the Cayuga Cortland Private Industry Council have approved a Welfare to Work Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga-Cortland Private Industry Council has approved $261,000 for the Cayuga County Employment and Training Department to provide Workforce Development programs for eligible individuals under the Welfare to Work Program; and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Employment and Training Department will provide and/or contract with other agencies for approved programs and services; and

WHEREAS, the funds for these programs are provided through federal and state resources; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Employment and Training Department be authorized to amend its budget by increasing its revenues and appropriations by $261,000 and that the Cayuga County Treasurer make the appropriate adjustments to the Cayuga County Employment and Training Department's 1999 budget.

Signed by Lamphere, Lepak, Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Walrath, DeRosa, Netti, Valenti

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE 1999 CAYUGA COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY BUDGET.

BY: DR. DAVID L. WALRATH, Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Veterans Service Agency is tasked with compiling, managing and storage of personal case files of county veterans, adding to the total health, welfare and safety of the county's veteran population; and

WHEREAS, it is the duty and desire of the Cayuga County Veterans Service Agency to properly store items in the work place for security, safety and appeal. To do this, the Agency requires $167.00 to procure a locking metal storage cabinet; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that in order to accomplish the aforesaid, the Cayuga County Veterans Service Agency is hereby authorized to transfer the sum of $167.00 from A6510.4077 (Contractual Expense/Temp. Office Help) to A6510.2000 (Equipment); AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by Walrath, Valenti, Netti, Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lamphere, Lepak

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE TITLE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, GRADE 16 AND ABOLISH EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING COUNSELOR, GRADE 16.

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairman, Health & Human Services Committee

BY: JOSEPH MICHAUD, CHAIRMAN, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, The Workforce Investment Act has been signed into law to be enacted by July of the year 2000, and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned legislation dictates that the Workforce Investment Areas and Workforce Investment Boards oversee, coordinate and consolidate Workforce Development initiatives; and

WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities of an Employment & Training Counselor will be changing; and

WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities of a Workforce Development Specialist better represent of duties that will be required under the Workforce Development Act and

WHEREAS, no additional funding will be needed because the salary grade remains the same; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the position of Workforce Development Specialist be created at Grade 16 of the County Compensation Plan, Part 1; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that one position titled Employment & Training Counselor be abolished, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Director of Employment & Training II be authorized and directed to fill the position of Workforce Development Specialist in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of the Cayuga County Civil Service Commission and the policies of the County of Cayuga; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that in the event that the 100% reimbursement of state and federal funds are no longer available to support this position, that the position shall be abolished.

Signed by Walrath, Lamphere, De Rosa, Lepak, Valenti, Marshall, Netti, Palega, Dudley, Bowen,

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO AMEND THE HUMAN SERVICES 1999 BUDGET FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (REAP) FOR 1998-99.

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, in 1977, the United States Congress first recognized that escalating energy costs placed an especially heavy burden on low-income families and elderly; and

WHEREAS, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (Title XXVI of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) was signed into law to assist eligible households to meet the costs of home energy, said costs being 100% federally funded; and

WHEREAS, the State of New York will oversee the Low Income Home Energy Assistance 1981 in accordance with the requirements of Section 2605 of said Act, and

WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of New York designated County Social Services Departments to carry out the purpose, functions and administration of the Low Income Energy Assistance Act of 1981 in the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the County Social Services Budget to reflect such heating assistance monies; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer to be and he is hereby authorized and directed to amend the County Social Services 1999 Budget in the following manner:

Increase:

Account No. A6141.4 (HEAP) $ 558,573.00

Account No. A4641 Revenue Budget $ 558,573.00

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to make the necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish the same.

Signed by Walrath, De Rosa, Netti, Marshall, Valenti, Lepak, Palega, Dudley, Bowen,

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZINA THE CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS:

BY: DR. DAVID L. WALRATH. Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD. Chairman. Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the County of Cayuga to advertise for sealed bids for the purpose of providing transportation for physically handicapped children to and from various school sites in the County; and

WHEREAS, this committee has reviewed and approved the attached bid specifications, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for sealed Bids for said program.

Signed by Walrath, Lamphere, DeRosa, Marshall, Netti, Lepak, Valenti, Palega, Dudley, Bowen

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

TO AUTHORIZE THE CAYUGA COUNTY TREASURER TO AMEND THE 1999 CAYUGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGETS 100% REIMBURSABLE TEEN ABSTINENCE EDUCATION AND PROMOTION GRANTS.

BY: DR. DAVID L. WALRATH, Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the New York State Health Department and Council on Children and Families have made funds available to help reduce teen pregnancy and teen sexual activity; and

WHEREAS, Abstinence funding is a component of the 1996 Federal Reform Legislation; and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Health and Human Services had indicated the need to fight the high incidence of teen pregnancy through the establishment of the Reduce Adolescent Pregnancy (RAP) coalition and application for these grant funds; and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Health and Human Services was one of 36 programs in the state approved to receive annual funding from the Teen Abstinence Education and Promotion Grant in each of the next five years: and

WHEREAS, six additional community agencies will also receive support from grant funds to work in coordination with Health and Human Services to reduce adolescent sexual activity and pregnancy; and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature had previously approved this grant on 20 October 1998; and

WHEREAS, the corresponding revenue and appropriations accounts need to reflect funding levels within the program year October 1, 1998 - September 70. 1999; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to make all the necessary journal and accounting entries to amend the Cayuga County Health and Human Services 1999 Budget in the following manner:

Increase Appropriation Account A4010.419 $ 205,000

Increase Revenue Account A3421.0 $ 205.000

Signed by Walrath, Lamphere, DeRosa, Marshall, Valenti, Netti, Lepak, Palega, Dudley, Bowen

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairman, Health and Human Services Subcommittee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways and Means Subcommittee.

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health has approved 100 % State Aid Start-up Funding in 1999 for expansion of the Family Based Treatment program, and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Mental Health Department contracts with Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc. to provide the program, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer's Office be authorized and directed to amend the 1999 Cayuga County Mental Health Budget in the following manner:

-Add $47,102 to Revenue Account A 3495 STATEAID-CAYUGA COUNSELING.

-Add $47,102 to Expenditure Account A4310.430, (CAYUGA COUNSELING), LINE 0310 C.C.S. FAMILY BASED TREATMENT

Signed by Dudley, Lamphere, Marshall, Lepak, Palega, Bowen, Walrath, DeRosa, Valenti, Netti

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

TO AMEND THE 1999 CAYUGA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairman, Health and Human Services Subcommittee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways and Means Subcommittee.

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health has directed that two (2) 100% State Aid programs serving the mentally ill in Cayuga County be contracted directly through the Cayuga County Mental Health Department, and

WHEREAS, the programs were previously contracted directly through Unity House of Cayuga County Inc., and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Mental Health Center currently contracts with Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc. to provide mental health services, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer's Office be authorized and directed to amend the 1999 Cayuga County Mental Health Budget in the following manner:

-Add $140,520 to Revenue Account A 3497 STATE AID-UNITY HOUSE (OMH).

-Add $ 70,400 to Expenditure Account A 4310.460 UNITY HOUSE Integrated Supported Employment

-Add $ 70,120 to Expenditure Account A 4310.460 UNITY HOUSE Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Signed by Dudley, Lamphere, Marshall, Bowen, Lepak, Palega, Walrath, DeRosa, Valenti, Netti

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF STAFF SOCIAL WORKER POSITION AT THE CAYUGA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER.

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairman, Health and Human Services Subcommittee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways and Means Subcommittee.

WHEREAS, the 1999 Cayuga County Mental Health Budget has been amended to reflect the position of Staff Social Worker in the 100% Reinvestment, funded C&Y Family Support Services Program at the Cayuga County community Mental Health Center, account A43 10 in the amount of $35,401 (Grade 30, 35 hours weekly) to be filled in 1999, and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Mental Health Department has received approval by the New York State Office of Mental Health to allocate 1999 Community Reinvestment Funding for the purpose of providing Children and Youth Family Support Services for the mentally ill citizens of Cayuga County, and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee Center has approved programming to assist children and youth in Cayuga County who are experiencing crisis and family problems, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the position of Staff Social Worker be created, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Mental Health Services be authorized and is hereby directed to fill the position of Staff Social Worker, grade 30 CSEA Compensation Plan One, in 1999, in accordance with the Cayuga County Civil Services Rules and Regulations and policies of Cayuga County, and be it further

RESOLVED, that this position will be eliminated upon cessation of a State Funding stream for the mentally ill, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer's Office be authorized and directed to amend the 1999 Cayuga County Mental Health Budget in the following manner;

-Add $75,000.00 to Revenue Account A3500 STATE AID REINVESTMENT

-Add $35,751.00 to Expense Account A 4310.1 (salary)

-Add $7,508.00 to Expense Account A4310.8 (fringe)

-Add $29,491 to Expense Account A4310.4 (OTPS)

-Add $2,250 to Expense Account A4310.2 (equipment)

Signed by Palega, Lamphere, Marshall, Netti, Lepak, Dudley, Bowen, Walrath, DeRosa, Valenti,

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZE THE CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE SEALED BIDS FOR THE CAYUGA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ON THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING GENERATOR, PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT EMERGENCY GENERATOR AT THE NORTH STREET LOCATION.

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairman, Health and Human Services Subcommittee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Mental Health Department operates a Community Mental Health Clinic

Continuing Day Treatment Program and Administrative Offices at the 146 North Street Office. Additionally, Auburn Memorial Hospital operates a 14 bed Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, One North at that site. These programs serve the needs mentally ill adults and children residing in Cayuga County., and

WHEREAS, consulting engineers have indicated that the Emergency Generator located in the basement of 146 North Street has exceeded it's useful capacity and must be replaced according to the accompanying specifications, and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Mental Health Center has received budgetary permission from the New York State Office of Mental Health to replace the emergency generator, and

WHEREAS, the cost of the generator is in excess of $10,000.00, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Comptroller's Office requires that all purchased in excess of $ 10,000.00 must be by sealed bid, therefore, be it

RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby ordered and directed to advertise and receive sealed bids for the removal of existing generator, purchase and installation of the replacement emergency generator for the Cayuga County Mental Health Department at the 146 North Street location.

Signed by Walrath, Lamphere, DeRosa, Marshall, Valenti, Lepak

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

MEMORIALIZING THE GOVERNOR AND THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO BRING NEW YORK STATE INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ADOPTION AND SAFE FAMILIES ACT AND TO HOLD COUNTIES HARMLESS FOR THE FAILURE OF THE OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT THE REQUIRED LEGISLATION IN A TIMELY MANNER.

BY: DR. DAVID L. WALRATH, Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, CHAIRMAN, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the federal government enacted the Adoption and Safe Families Act on November 19, 1999 and

WHEREAS, New York State was required to enact confirming legislation by January 1, 1999 so as to be in compliance with federal law; and

WHEREAS, this legislation shifts the priority in the child welfare system to make the health and safety of the child the paramount concern in determining whether to reunify the family or to free the child for adoption; and

WHEREAS, such legislation will prove beneficial in expediting the adoption process for children currently in foster care; and

WHEREAS, New York State has failed to enact such conforming legislation and is now operating its State child welfare system out of compliance with federal law; and

WHEREAS, the projected monthly loss of federal funds to New York State for this failure to comply is $42 million, with Cayuga County's share of this penalty projected at $85,000.00 per month; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature memorializes the Governor and New York State Legislature to immediately pass the Adoption and Safe Families Act Legislation, to conform with federal law, and that counties are held harmless from any fiscal impact by the State Legislature's failure to enact legislation that fully complies with the Federal law in a timely fashion; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby directed to send a certified copy of this Iresolution to the Governor and to the State Legislators representing Cayuga County.

Signed by Walrath, DeRosa, Marshall, Valenti, Lepak, Netti, Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Bowen

Adopted 2./16/99 by voice vote

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairman Health & Human Services Committee

BY: MR. JOSEPH MICHAUD, Chairman Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Health Services has had rapidly escalating costs for the transportation component of the Education of Handicapped Children's Program, and

WHEREAS, the Health Services Division wishes to reduce costs in this program and retain a consultant to assist in obtaining this objective, and

WHEREAS, VMC Corporation has had extensive experience with managing transportation services for other counties, and a fiscal impact statement is attached hereto; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that Health and Human Services be authorized, upon approval of the Director of Health & Human Services and the Cayuga County Attorney, to enter into a three (3) year contract with VMC Group, Inc. for a fee of five thousand ($5,000) dollars per month , to provide manual (not computerized) routing services for the PHC/Pre-K Program, and be it further

RESOLVED, that Cayuga County shall have the option to terminate the term of the contract at the conclusion of each contract year by notifying VMC in writing sixty (60) days prior to the end of the applicable contract year; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature shall be authorized to review said agreement, prior to execution and should the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority be in a position to offer similar services at a savings, said agreement shall not be executed.

Signed by De Rosa, Lepak, Lamphere, Marshall, Palega, Bowen

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NURSING HOME TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS FOR THE PROVISION OF DIETARY SERVICES FOR THE CAYUGA COUNTY NURSING HOME

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairperson, Health & Human Services Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Nursing Home requires dietary services for the daily operations of the Cayuga County Nursing Home and the current contract expires on June 19, 1999;

WHEREAS, the Health & Human Services Committee of this legislature, has reviewed and approved the bid specifications for dietary services; now THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Administrator of the Cayuga County Nursing Home advertise and receive sealed bids for dietary services.

Signed by Walrath, Lamphere, DeRosa, Marshall, Valenti, Netti, Lepak

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

BY: DR. DAVID WALRATH, Chairman, Health & Human Services Committee

WHEREAS, the Federal Government passed meaningful legislation to provide services for children with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, New York State Legislature chose to exceed the Federal mandates, and in addition passed 50% of the cost of the program onto County governments; and

WHEREAS, the program is a worthy program; and

WHEREAS, Early Intervention and Pre-K Services are available to any child from birth through age 5 who has a developmental delay, disability or condition which effects development; and

WHEREAS, the goal of this program is to help achieve mainstreaming students; and

WHEREAS, the number of children and costs of this program has been substantial and one of the fastest growing programs in County government; and

WHEREAS, when New York State mandated these programs on counties, they made a commitment to pay 50% of the costs for Early Intervention and an increasing share of costs for Pre K to a maximum reimbursement of 75% by the year 1994; and

WHEREAS, New York State has failed to honor its original commitment and the reimbursement for the Pre-K Program has stopped at 59.5%; and

WHEREAS, County government has become accustomed to State and Federal mandates; and

WHEREAS, most mandates give counties some measure of control in addition to the mandate, this program is mandated and uncontrolled and the County in effect has to write checks; and

WHEREAS, the County cannot establish any local control for this program, nor do we have control over its costs no matter how they escalate, and the County is forced to be solely a payer, raising taxes from the local property tax and paying bills; and

WHEREAS, the State has created a worthy program for Early Intervention and Pre-K services. It is, however, a State program, and the State made a commitment and failed to live up to its commitment to increase its reimbursement to the County, and is not paying its fair share of the costs; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature requests that New York State review the costs and properly fund this program in accordance with State Laws and previous commitments made to counties to pay 75% of the Pre-K costs; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature send copies of this resolution to our State Senator and Assemblyman and ask for their support on this issue.

Signed by DeRosa, Lepak

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

APPROVING TRANSFER FROM CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE HUMAN SERVICES 1999 BUDGET TO HELP CAYUGA COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM PURCHASE A SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN~Q3)

BY: DR. DAVID L. WALRATH, Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, and Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, a plan for a new Battered Women's Shelter has been developed by the Cayuga County Action Program; and

WHEREAS, the Shelter that exists has become very deteriorated; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Legislature to have a shelter to house battered women and children help the Cayuga County Action Program purchase said shelter; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

WHEREAS, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer the sum of $10,000.00 from the Contingency Fund (A1990) to the Human Services Account A6010.4 (.0118); AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Director of Health and Human Services is authorized to expend said funds to assist with said purchase pursuant to a contract to be executed by the Chairman of the County Legislature; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by DeRosa, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, Palega, Dudley, Bowen,

Adopted 2/16/99 by roll call vote 194 Ayes, 50 excused, Walrath, Michaud and Valenti.

APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH THE CAYUGA COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU REGARDING THE TOURISM World Wide Web SITE, AND PROVIDING $2,500 SEED MONEY.

BY: JOSEPH MICHAUD, Chair, Ways and Means Committee

BY: PAUL DUDLEY, CHAIR, Planning and Economic Development Committee

WHEREAS, The Cayuga County Legislature supports the efforts by the Cayuga County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) to further develop and maintain a World Wide Web Site (at: www.cayuganet.org/tourism) for the promotion of Tourism in Cayuga County, and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature also encourages the movement of the Cayuga County Telecommunications Consortium toward self-sufficiency, and

WHEREAS, the CCCVB can acquire additional matching funds from the Empire Development Division of Tourism for professional services related to the design, construction and maintenance costs for the County Tourism Web Site, and

WHEREAS, the CCCVB will first receive $2,500 seed money, pursuant to a first contract with the County related to Web Services, and then use that money to obtain $2,500 State grant in order to enter into an agreement with Cayuga County Telecommunications Consortium for $5,000 of services related to the design, construction, and maintenance of said Web Site, and now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature, the County Treasurer, and the Planning Director are hereby authorized and directed to take all such administrative steps required to make a payment of $2,500 to the CCCVB from the County Development Program Account (A6410.45) for such purposes as described herein, and to receive $5,000 into the Telecommunications Consortium Budget Account (A2113) pursuant to the terms of the Web Site contract above mentioned.

Signed by Marshall, Dudley, Lockwood, Palega, Bowen, Lepak, Dempsey, Secaur

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE 1999 BUDGET FOR SNOWMOBILE GRANT FUNDS

BY: PAUL M. DUDLEY, CHAIR, Planning & Economic Development Committee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chair, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, Cayuga County has applied for and received a grant of $11,000 of which $7,694 has been received after the County 1999 Budget was passed, and

WHEREAS, there is also a fund balance of $3,594, and

WHEREAS, these funds are limited to Snowmobile trail development and maintenance for FY1999 and

WHEREAS, work has been and is being undertaken with these grant funds, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be directed to make necessary changes to amend the 1999 Budget as follows: increase expense account A7112.42 and revenue account A3812 by $11,288, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Planning Department is authorized to administer and expend such funds in strict accordance with the rules of the grant.

Signed by Dudley, Lockwood, Dempsey, Secaur, Marshall, Palega, Bowen, Lepak

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AMEND THE PLANNING BOARD BUDGET TO ALLOW THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR EXPENSES FOR THE KIOSKS FOR STATE ROUTE 90 SCENIC BYWAY.

BY: PAUL W. DUDLEY, Chairman, Planning & Economic Development Committee.

WHEREAS, Cayuga County Planning Department submitted a grant application to the Empire State Development Corporation for funding for 3 kiosks along the State Rt. 90 Scenic Byway, and

WHEREAS, the above application was approved for a total of $12,260 of which $9,260 represents the grant and $3,000 represents in-kind services provided by the Planning Department Staff, and

WHEREAS, a resolution was passed on 8/98 amending the 1998 Planning Department's Budget to allow for payment of expenses incurred, and since this was a 2-year project, only $1,740.83 was paid, and

WHEREAS, the remaining 5 kiosks have to be built and installed, and there is balance of $7,519.17 available for reimbursement for this purpose, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Budget be amended as follows: continue account #A3813 State Aid - Empire State Development for 1999, and increase Planning Department Account 8020.40074 Departmental Expenses in the amount of $7,519.17, source of funds Empire State Development Corporation, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is authorized to set up the accounts necessary to accomplish the above, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Planning Department be authorized to finish implementing the above project.

Signed by Dudley, Lockwood, Dempsey, Secaur

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FUNDING OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK PROJECT.

BY: HON. PAUL DUDLEY, chair: Planning and Economic Development Committee

WHEREAS, the County has been notified of procedures and guidelines for applying to the Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program (TIIAP), administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Dept. of Commerce), AND

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Telecommunications Consortium has considered and recommends that the County seek such grant funding; AND

WHEREAS, the County wishes to implement a telecommunications network between county and municipal facilities such as the Public Safety campus, the Highway Department, the County Office Building and the Osborn Street Microwave Tower for E911, other data transfer and communication purposes, AND

WHEREAS, the TIIAP goals are to "promote the development, widespread availability, and use of advanced telecommunications and information technologies to serve the public interest"; AND

WHEREAS, a successful matching grant would assist the County to fund the installation of necessary equipment for the proposed network; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature is hereby authorized to file an application with the Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program, for an amount not to exceed $650,000 and to sign all necessary contracts and to accept and implement the resulting program if successful; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, the Cayuga County Planning department is hereby authorized and directed to administer and otherwise take all steps necessary to complete the grant proposal and to accept, administer and otherwise implement same if successful; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, the Cayuga County Treasurers office is hereby authorized and directed to setup accounts and take all steps necessary for accounting purposes of said grant if successful.

Signed by Dudley, Lockwood, Dempsey, Secaur

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

APPOINTING AURORA REPRESENTATIVE TO COUNTY PLANNING BOARD

BY: HON. PAUL DUDLEY, Chairman, Planning & Economic Development Committee

WHEREAS, the rules governing Cayuga County Planning Board operations require that new nominations be submitted by local government's for consideration in January of each year except in cases of vacancy due to resignation, disqualification or death in which case a new nomination may be submitted at the earliest convenience of the impacted local government; and

WHEREAS, the nomination of Patricia Rittenhouse was not received from the Village of Aurora in time for processing in January; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Cayuga County Legislature that all municipalities be represented on the Board now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the Chairman of the County Legislature is hereby authorized to make this appointment as requested by the Village of Aurora.

Signed by Dudley, Lockwood, Secaur

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

BY: HON. PAUL DUDLEY, Chairman, Planning & Economic Development Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature accepted the Functional Plan for Emerson Park, December, 1999, and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature desires to implement the improvement proposals identified in that plan, and

WHEREAS, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-2 1) includes programs to fund activities and projects that, among other things, preserve historic resources and enhance highway landscaping and beautification under which funds may be available to implement the park plan's proposal to:

Signed by Dudley, Lockwood, Secaur

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE SHERIFF TO HIRE AND SET PAY RATES FOR 1999 SEASONAL NAVIGATION PATROL

BY: HERBERT MARSHALL, CHAIRMAN, JUDICIAL & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

BY: JOSEPH MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution of the Legislature the Sheriff has been authorized to employ seasonal personnel to implement the Navigation Patrol Unit; and

WHEREAS, it is now the recommendation of the committees to set the rate of pay at $9.14 (Nine dollars and fourteen cents) per hour for experienced employees and set the rate of pay at $8.27 (Eight dollars and twenty-seven cents) per hour for any new employees; and

WHEREAS, the seasonal positions are funded in the current 1999 Sheriff Boat Patrol account (A3111.1; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Sheriff is authorized to hire and pay up to fourteen (14) Deputy Sheriff-Navigation Patrol positions at the rates set forth above as approved by the Judicial & Public Safety Committee and the Ways & Means Committee; and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Sheriff be authorized to fill these seasonal positions in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations and the policies of the County of Cayuga.

Signed by Marshall, Secaur, Netti, Lepak, Lockwood, Palega, Dudley, Bowen

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF FOUR CORRECTIONS OFFICER POSITIONS WITHIN THE JAIL AND THE ABOLISHMENT OF FOUR TEMPORARY CORRECTIONS OFFICER POSITIONS.

BY: HERBERT MARSHALL, Chairman, Judicial & Public Safety Committee

BY: JOSEPH MICHAUD, CHAIRMAN, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has repeatedly come before the legislature for temporary positions every six months to be able to run the Jail Division smoothly, and

WHEREAS, the temporary positions can no longer be extended under Civil Service Law, Section 64, and

WHEREAS, the slots are needed in the day to day operation of the County Jail and imperative to the safety of the public, and

WHEREAS, the four positions are funded within the current 1999 Jail Salary Account, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that four positions of Corrections Officer be created at Grade 9S* of the County Compensation Plan (Sheriff s Unit), Part 1; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the present four positions of Temporary Corrections Officer be abolished and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Sheriff be authorized and directed to fill these four positions of Corrections Officer in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of the Cayuga County Civil Service Commission and the policies of the County of Cayuga.

Signed by Marshall, Secaur, Netti, Lepak, Lockwood, Palega, Dudley, Bowen

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

REQUESTING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND COUNTY LAW SECTION 700

TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT BY THE STATE TO COUNTIES FOR THE CONCOMITANT INCREASE IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S SALARY.

BY; HON. HERBERT D. MARSHALL, Jr. Chairman, Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

WHEREAS, ON December 21, 18, New York State increased the salary of the judiciary effective January 11 1999. And

WHEREAS, Section 183-a of the Judiciary Law mandates that the Cayuga County District Attorney receive the same increase in salary as the County Judge; and

WHEREAS, Section 700 of the County Law was not simultaneously amended to provide the state aid for the increase in salary of the District Attorney, and

WHEREAS, Cayuga County was not informed before the state mandated an increase in the District Attorney's salary of $21,300 after the county budget was adopted, now THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature hereby requests that the New York State Legislature amend County Law Section 700 to provide for reimbursement by the state of New York to counties for the concomitant increase in the District Attorney's salary equal to that of County Judges effective January 1, 1999; and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, That certified copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Pataki, Senator Michael F. Nozzolio, Assemblyman Daniel J. Fessenden, Robert King, New York State Budget Director, NYSAC, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and Senator Joseph Bruno.

Signed by Marshall, Lepak, Secaur, Lockwood

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH CSEA AND CITY OF AUBURN FOR THE TRANSFER OF CITY DISPATCHERS TO THE COUNTY 911 CENTER.

BY: MR. MARSHALL, Chairman, Judicial & Public Safety Committee.

WHEREAS, part of the plan associated with establishment of 911 in Cayuga County is for certain dispatchers of the City of Auburn to be transferred from the City CSEA Unit to the County CSEA Unit; and

WHEREAS, in order to facilitate that transfer, an agreement between the City, County and CSEA is required; and

WHEREAS, said proposed agreement has been prepared, submitted to this Committee and approved; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature and the County Sheriff are hereby authorized to execute the above-described agreement as approved by this Committee

Signed by Marshall, Dudley, Lamphere, Bowen, Lepak, Palega, Secaur, Lockwood

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE SEALED BIDS FOR E-911 SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

BY: MR. HERBERT D. MARSHALL, Chairman, Judicial & Public Safety

BY: MR. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature did previously approve the establishment of the E-911 Emergency Communications System to serve to public safety needs of the citizens of Cayuga County, and

WHEREAS, bid specifications have been prepared for ANI/ALI Call Answering Equipment, Computer Aided Dispatch System, Radio Communications and Control Equipment, Furniture and ancillary equipment, and this committee has approved said specifications in concept; and

WHEREAS, responses to said bid specifications will need to be received by the Clerk of the Legislature, now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Cayuga County Legislature is hereby authorized to advertise and receive sealed bids for E-911 systems and equipment as described above, and be it further

RESOLVED, that no systems or equipment shall be purchased or installed until funding is approved by the Cayuga County Legislature.

Signed by Marshall, Lockwood, Secaur, Netti, Lepak, Bowen, Lamphere, Dudley, Palega,

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUING USE OF TEMPORARY PERSONNEL FOR E-911 DATABASE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE, AND FUNDING FOR SAME

BY: MR. HERBERT D. MARSHALL, Chairman, Judicial & Public Safety

BY: MR. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means

WHEREAS, the County has assumed full responsibility for management and maintenance of the Address Location database for the County's E-911 emergency communications system; and

WHEREAS, the County has undertaken the GIS mapping, naming and addressing the extensive network of Fire Lanes throughout the county, as well as mapping of fire hydrants, water sources, hazardous material sites and other locations important to public safety providers, which work is on-going; and

WHEREAS, reconciliation of Master Street Address Guide and ANI/ALI database discrepancies and other database normalization work with three telephone companies is ongoing and will require fieldwork, map interpretation work and public response telephone work through the remainder of the year; and

WHEREAS, this work will require the continued utilization of some temporary E-911 Field Technicians beyond the 6 month period previously established by Civil Service Law, which period expires 18 February 1999; and

WHEREAS, funding for said work will be supported from within the 911 operating budget and by the unused portion of CAP "H" 95-4 project money which was withheld payment to consultant; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the E-911 Administrator, with the oversight and approval of the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature, is hereby authorized to continue the employment of, or reinstate, as necessary, E-911 Field Technicians beyond the 18 February 1999 date for a period of six months pursuant to Section 64, subdivision IB of the New York State Civil Service Law; said positions to be filled in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Pay scale is established at $8.00 per hour for the incumbent employee with full 24 months on-job experience and $7.00 per hour for all others, without benefits; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and is hereby authorized to amend the 1998 Operating Budget for the E-911 Administrator as follows:

Transfer from: Transfer To: Amount

Capital "H" 95-4 Acct. A-3020. I (Salaries) $10,752

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by Marshall, Lamphere, Bowen, Lepak, Dudley, Palega, Lockwood, Secaur, Netti

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF TWO TYPIST POSITIONS, GRADE 3, IN THE CAYUGA COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT

BY: HERBERT D. MARSHALL, Chairman, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee

BY: JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, CHAIRMAN, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the senior stenographer resigned effective February 17,1999, It is necessary to abolish the position and establish the new position of typist, and

WHEREAS, the work has increased steadily in the Cayuga County Probation Department, it is necessary to abolish the position of part-time typist, and establish the new position of full time typist, grade 3, and

WHEREAS, no additional funding is necessary as the funds are established in the 1999 Budget, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that two new positions of typist be created at Grade 3 of the Compensation Plan I effective the date of the passing of this resolution, and the senior stenographer position and the part- time typist position be both abolished effective the filling of the new typist positions, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Probation Director be authorized to fill these two new positions in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Signed by Marshall, Netti, Lepak, Secaur, Lockwood, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lamphere

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A LEASE FOR A 1999 JEEP CHEROKEE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE CAYUGA COUNTY SHERIFF S DEPARTMENT DRUG TASK FORCE

BY: HON. HERBERT D. MARSHALL, Jr., Chair, Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

BY: HON. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chair, Ways & Means

WHEREAS, the Clerk of the County Legislature advertised and received sealed bids for the lease of a 1999 sport utility vehicle pursuant to resolution #47-99, adopted January 19, 1999,

WHEREAS, the three bids received were as follows:

1999 Jeep Cherokee Peter Koch - Seneca Falls, NY $299.28 per/month (36 month lease)

1999 Ford Explorer Koerner Ford - Syracuse, NY $366.47 per/month (36 month lease)

1999 Chevy. Blazer Gillespie - Union Springs, NY $374.61 per/month (36 month lease)

WHEREAS, the Judicial & Public Safety Committee has reviewed the bids received for the lease of said vehicle and has considered the lease of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee from Peter Koch, Seneca Falls, NY

WHEREAS, the Sheriff concurs with the Committee's recommendations; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the above described automobile lease is hereby authorized and the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute any lease documents necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution to lease said Jeep Cherokee, as recommended by the Committee and described above, and be it further,

RESOLVED, the County Treasurer shall pay the lease payments out of Account T84, Drug Task Force The first payment requires a down payment of $375.68, which includes all registration, titling and destination fees, the fees after the first payment shall not exceed $299.28 per month.

Signed by Marshall, Lepak, Secaur, Lockwood, Palega, Dudley, Bowen,

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CAYUGA COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH BARTON & LOGUIDICE, P.C. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED FIRE SERVICE TRAINING FACILITY, PHASE S I AND II

BY: HON. HERBERT D. MARSHALL, JR. Chair, Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

BY: HON. JOSEPH T. MICHAUD, Chair, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, the County of Cayuga in conjunction with the Cayuga County Fire District Association desires to further continue with Phase II, site development services, for the proposed Cayuga County Fire Service Training Facility.

WHEREAS, over the past few years funds have been appropriated in the Fire Service Budget by this Legislature, to development and plan for this facility.

WHEREAS, the engineering firm of Barton & Loguidice, P.C., has completed Phase I of the study. The firm proposes to continue on to Phase II of the project at a cost of $8,700 which will include the assessment of the two sites selected by the Fire Advisory Board, the development of a Master Site Plan, And preliminary project cost estimate for the finalized Master Site Plan; be it

RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign an Agreement with Barton & Loguidice, P.C. to provide engineering services, Phase II, for die proposed Fire Service Training Facility for the sum of $8,700, which shall be paid out of funds appropriated in Capital "H" Project 98-25 adopted by the Cayuga County Legislature on November 17, 1998,

Signed by Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, Bowen, Dudley, Secaur, Lockwood

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

BY: HERBERT MARSHALL, CHAIRMAN, Judicial & Public Safety Committee

BY: JOSEPH MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been advised by the County Treasurer that Court Security Officers and Court Attendants will not be able to continue receiving compensation for services contractually, and

WHEREAS, the funding for said positions is reimbursed 100% by the State of New York upon approval of the annual contract with the Office of Court Administration, and

WHEREAS, the slots are needed in the day to day operation of the County Courts and imperative to the safety of the judges, officials, juries, attorneys, and the general public, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that ten slots with the title of Court Security Officer, Part Time be created at a compensation rate of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per hour and placed in the Cayuga County Compensation Plan Sheriffs Unit, Part II; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that twelve slots with the title of Court Attendant, Part Time be created at a compensation rate of sixty dollars ($60.00) per day and placed in the Cayuga County Compensation Plan Sheriff s Unit, Part II; and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the rate of compensation may only be changed by resolution of this legislature; and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Sheriff be authorized and directed to fill these positions of Court Security Officer and Court Attendant in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of the Cayuga County Civil Service Commission and the policies of the County of Cayuga; and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing in the County Sheriff (Court) Budget for the year 1999 by creating a sub account for Court Security with the following account number of "A1162"

Signed by Marshall, Lepak, Secaur, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lamphere

Adopted by 2/16/99 by voice vote

BY: MR. EDWARD BOWEN Chairman Public Works Committee

WHEREAS, funds were appropriated in the 1999 budget for the purchase of a replacement roller to eliminate having to rent a roller and having to schedule work around the roller as well as the weather and other priorities; and

WHEREAS, funds were appropriated in the-1999for a 3 tandem axle dump and plow trucks; and

WHEREAS, the cab and chassis for the 3 trucks were ordered off the State Bid but it became evident that the better economic option would be to bid the out fitting of the cab and chassis; and

WHEREAS, the lead times for the purchase of new equipment can be lengthy; and

WHEREAS, the items were advertised for bid and bids opened on 22 January, 1999 with the following companies bidding:

Vendor Item

Tracy Road Equipment Double Drum Roller

Monroe Tractor Double Drum Roller

Gateway Equipment Double Drum Roller

Tracy Rod Equipment Outfitting 3 Cab and Chassis

T & W Outfitting 3 Cab and Chassis

Robert’s Equipment Outfitting 3 Cab and Chassis

WHEREAS, the bid submitted by Gateway Equipment best met the specifications at the lowest price; and

WHEREAS, The bid Submitted by Tracy Road Equipment best met the specifications at the lowest price; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, to accept Gateway Equipment’s Bid of $73,747 for the double drum roller and accept Tracy Road Equipment’s bid of $89,311 to outfit the 3 Cab and Chassis; and be it further

RESOLVED, to authorize the Highway Superintendent to purchase the above items with appropriated funds.

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Palega, Secaur, Lockwood

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

BY MR. EDWARD BOWEN, Chairman Public Works Committee.

WHEREAS, agreements with the State are in place to replace the Old State Road Bridge in Sterling using federal, state and local funds (80% federal, 15% state and 5% county) and Capitol H Project 97-18 is established for the bridge replacement; and

WHEREAS, bids to replace the bridge were advertised prior the 23 December 1998 opening; and

WHEREAS, the following companies bid on the bridge project:

Wind-Sun Construction Sealand Contractore, Inc.

Tuscarora Construction CCI Companies

Silverline Constructors, Inc. FMW Contracting

R.DeVincentis Construction DM Ferlito Construction

WHEREAS, Silverline Constructors, Inc. was the lowest bidder with a bid of $413,120 for the bridge replacement; and

WHEREAS, the county portion of this project is approximately $21,000;and

WHEREAS, funds are appropriated in the 1999 Highway Budget for bridge work; and

WHEREAS, the NYS DOT must concur with awarding the bid to Silverline Constructors; and

WHEREAS, all the applicable documentation has been provided to the State DOT and the County must now wait to receive DOT's concurrence on the recommended contractor; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, to increase Capitol H Project number 97-18 by $413,120 to cover the cost of construction; be it further

RESOLVED, to transfer $21,000 from account D5113-40107 to Capitol H Project 97-18 to cover the Counties 5% of the cost of the bridge construction; be it further

RESOLVED, to accept Silverline Constructors, Inc. bid of $413,120 for the replacement of the Old State Road Bridge; be it further

RESOLVED, to authorize the Chairman of the Legislature to sign the appropriate bid documents/contract documents accepting Silverline Constructors, Inc. bid for the bridge replacement upon approval of the Sate DOT; be it further

RESOLVED, in the event that the Sate DOT rejects Silverline Constructors’s bid and accepts the lowest responsible bidders, the Chairman of the Legislature is authorized to sign the necessary bid/contract documents for the construction of the Old State Road Bridge with the DOT’s approved contractor.

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Secaur, Palega, Lockwood

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AND THE COUNTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO ADVERTISE FOR BID.

BY: EDWARD BOWEN, Chairman Public Works Committee.

WHEREAS, certain supplies and equipment will have to be purchased during 1999 for the County Highway Department; and

WHEREAS, under Section 103 of the General Municipal Law all purchases of over $10,000 have to be by public advertising and sealed bids; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Superintendent of Highways, after receiving approval of the Public Works Committee, be and are hereby authorized and directed as specified in Section 133 of the Highway Law and Section 103 of the Municipal Law to advertise for the following items:

Stone, Road Striping, Timber Products, Equipment Rentals, Public Works Construction Projects, Sign Materials, Pipe Materials, Fuel, Guide Rail Materials, Concrete, Bituminous Concrete, Asphalt Products, Vehicles and Construction Equipment, Tools and Hardware.

And be it further

RESOLVED, that all contracts will be awarded by the County Legislature.

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Palega, Lockwood, Secaur

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

SETTING UP THE CAYUGA COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

BY: MESSRS. LAMPHERE & PALEGA, Co-Chairs, Government Operations Committee

WHEREAS, during budget time every year, various municipal entities and school districts are requested to financially assist public libraries; and

WHEREAS, those approached for financial assistance often feel that they do not have sufficient information before them to make a decision; and

WHEREAS, a strong network of public libraries is important to the citizens of Cayuga County; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Library Advisory Committee is hereby established in accordance with the following guidelines:

3. The Committee shall meet a minimum of four (4) times per year for the following purposes:

c. To determine how to equalize library and information opportunities for all County residents.

d. Provide reports at least annually, or more frequently, on what funding is coming from what

And be it further

RESOLVED, that the first five (5) members of the Committee shall be:

1. EDGAR DENTON of Fair Haven.

2. HON. DAVID DEMPSEY of King Ferry.

3. LEE BREW of Montezuma.

4. RICHARD EMANUAL of Auburn.

5. LINDA VanBUSKIRK of Aurora.

Signed by Lamphere, Palega, Secaur, Valenti, DeRosa

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote

BY: MESSRS. LAMPHERE & PALEGA, Co-Chairs, Government Operations Committee.

WHEREAS, enrollments for Cayuga Community College's high school Advantage Program have exceeded budget estimates; and

WHEREAS, this Program is operated in facilities rented by the College and the increased enrollments have necessitated the rental of additional classrooms from the school districts; and

WHEREAS, the increased rental costs have exceeded the College's budget estimates for the fiscal year September 1, 1997 through August 31, 1998 by the amount of $23,860, one-half of which is reimbursable by the State of New York, necessitating amendment of the amount budgeted for State Aid; and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Community College Board of Trustees did, by resolution duly adopted on January 20, 1999, approve increasing the State Aid budgeted for the fiscal year 1997-98 from $3,781,550 to $3,793,480 and has requested the Cayuga County Legislature to take appropriate action to reflect this change in order for the SUNY Board of Trustees to act on payment of this additional aid; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature, as Sponsor of Cayuga County Community College, hereby approves amendment of the College's budgeted amount for State Aid as set forth above.

Signed by Marshall, Lamphere, Palega, Dudley, Bowen, Lepak, DeRosa, Secaur

Adopted 2/16/99 by voice vote.

Mr. Chick, Chairman of the Conservative party, expressed his congratulations to Sheriff Pinckney on being selected as president of the NYS Sheriff’s Association.

Mr. Dempsey stated that he felt that the legislature had taken a giant step forward in approving the Emerson Park renovations.

ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M.

Chairman Standbrook called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, all members were present.

Clerk of the Legislature Lee Brew read the EMERGENCY EVACUATION STATEMENT.

CAYUGA COUNTY BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION CELEBRATION: Mr. Thomas Eldred, Cayuga County Historian introduced the Entrance of the Color Guard - VFW #1975, Robert Hunter, Richard Updyke, Michael Chayka and Floyd Durfee.

Songs were performed by the Thompson Memorial AME Zion Church Choir - Pauline Johnson, Marcella Thomas, Diedre Stanford, Carroll Johnson, Conrad Vanderpool, Paulette Johnson and the Rev. Michael Bell.

Chairman Standbrook read the following Legislative Resolution:

Senate No. 36, by Senator Nozzolio, Assembly No. 26 by Assemblymen Fessenden. Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Cayuga County.

Whereas, it is the sense of this Assembled Body to honor and commemorate the proud and distinguished histories of the counties which comprise the noble body or this great Empire State, and

Whereas, this Assembled Body is proud to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the creation of Cayuga County on March 8, 1999, and

Whereas the government of Cayuga County was organized May 28, 1779, at the Court House in Aurora; supervisors involved at this time were: Joseph Grover, Aurelius, Thomas Hewitt, Milton, Jacob Dewitt, Sempronius, Silas Halsey, Daid, George Bailey, Romulus, Abraham Mariele, Ulysses, and Walter Wood, Scipio, and

Whereas, the earliest inhabitants of Cayuga County were the Archaic Indians; Cayuga County was the homeland of the Cayugas, one of the six nations of the great Confederacy; in 1656 Father Rene Menard, founded St. Joseph's Mission at the tribal center; the capital of the Cayuga Nation was destroyed in September of 1779 by a detachment of Sullivan's Army under the command of Colonel William Butler, and

Whereas, after the Revolution, Cayuga County was wholly within the "Military Tract" of western land set aside as bounty payments for soldiers, many of the first white settlers were veterans of the Revolutionary conflict such as Colonel John Hardenbergh, who purchased land by the rapids of the Owasco Outlet and built a mill there; his Settlement eventually grew and became the city of Auburn; and

Whereas, most other early settlements in Cayuga County were in the southwest area along Cayuga Lake; the common routes for migration at that time were up the Appalachian Valleys from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and southern New York; Roswell Franklin, the earliest settler, followed this route coming from the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania in April of 1789; he settled just south of the Cayuga Reservation along the shore of Cayuga Lake in Aurora; and

Whereas, when Cayuga County was set off from Onondaga in 1799, Aurora became the County Seat with another Court of Common Pleas that met at Cayuga Bridge; the County Seat was moved to Sherwood Corners in 1804 for a year before finally being permanently established in the more centrally located Auburn in 1805; and

Whereas, Auburn became the largest community in the State west of Utica in the early years, as it served as a junction of the major turnpikes serving the westward settlers, and

Whereas, the building of the Erie Canal led to the changes in migration patterns from the south to the east and southeast; Montezuma, Port Byron and Weedsport owe their growth to the canal; the Cayuga and Seneca Canal connected with the Erie at Montezuma in 1827; and

Whereas, the Auburn and Syracuse Railroad as part of the original New York Central line and was organized in 1834 and first used in 1838; the Lehigh Valley Railroad which ran between the lakes also served Cayuga County; and

Whereas, Cayuga County citizens who helped shape our nation included: Millard Fillmore, 13th President of the United States; William H. Seward, prominent Auburn attorney, who established the precedent of the insanity plea as a defense, he was Governor of New York state from 1838-1842, United States Senator in 1849-1861 and served as Secretary of State for Presidents Lincoln and Johnson; Enos Throop served as Congressman from 1814-1816, Lieutenant Governor and Governor of New York State; Harriet Tubman, abolitionist and Emily Howland, and educator; and

Whereas, Inventions were prevalent in Cayuga County; some of those include; harvesters, carriage axles, threshing machines, adding machine and sound on motion pictures to mention a few; and

Whereas, Auburn is the industrial center of Cayuga County with the production of shoes, carpets, rope, railroad locomotives, air conditioners and electronic components; and

Whereas, Cayuga County has three State Parks at Filmore Glen, Fair Haven and Long Point on Cayuga Lake; the County operates Emerson Park at the foot of Owasco Lake and the Village of Union Springs has Frontenac Park on its shoreline; and

Whereas, since Henry Wells founded Wells College in Aurora in 1868, higher education has seen the opening of Cayuga County Community College in 1954, Cayuga Museum of History and Art in 1936 and Schweinfurth Art Center in 1981; and

Whereas, a county of quiescent yet noble history, a region of diversified resources and a land of scenic beauty, Cayuga County is today as impressive and promising as it undoubtedly appeared to the pioneer founders and entrepreneurial settlers; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, that this Legislative Body pause in its deliberation to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Cayuga County; and be it further

Resolved, that a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Cayuga County.

Adopted in Senate on January 12, 1999, Adopted in the Assembly on January 19, 1999.

Proclamation - Establishing the Marigold as the Official Cayuga County Bicentennial Flower

WHEREAS, the Marigold, Calendula officinalis, is a flower of both humble, honorable, hardy, and historic repute known around the world and through ages as a beautiful and practical companion to forthright and creative people;

and

WHEREAS, the Marigold is trustworthy as an herbal medicine, is a flavoring agent for many culinary dishes, is a source for colorful dyes, and has numerous varieties that are useful as a safe and natural insect repellent; and

WHEREAS, the easy distribution of seeds between friends, neighbors, and colleagues encourages a stronger sense of community and fosters pride in our sense of place; and

WHEREAS, the widespread distribution of marigold seeds will foster the thoughtful reflection of our two-hundred years of history and commemorate the untold millions of hours of toil and sacrifice by determined men and women who in fields, farms and factories did build our county; and

WHEREAS, the broad planting of marigolds may in some humble way remind us of the sacred sacrifice of the Cayuga County families whose sons and daughters so gallantly did give their limbs and lives for their country; and

WHEREAS, the reflective cultivation of marigolds in the yards, gardens, and streets of the many Cayuga County homes, villages, towns and cities will acknowledge our success as an agricultural and industrial economy, show our pride as an enduring and growing community, and celebrate our two-hundred years of history; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that I, Ralph W. Standbrook, Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature do hereby proclaim the marigold as the official bicentennial flower of Cayuga County.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY

HAND AND CAUSED THE SEAL OF THE COUNTY OF

CAYUGA TO BE AFFIXED ON MARCH 16, 1999

RALPH W. STANDBROOK, CHAIRMAN

CAYUGA COUNTY LEGISLATURE

Presentation - Auburn Postmaster, Paul Francher was present to announce that the local Post Offices would be using a Bicentennial postmark during July and August, 1999. Mr. Francher also presented Chairman Standbrook with a print of the Irish Immigration Stamp.

Chairman Standbrook and Deputy Chairman Sam DeRosa thanked the Bicentennial Commission for all of their work.

REPORTS OF DEATH: Bernard J. Donoghue, Prominent Local Attorney, Civic Leader, and former Director of Employee Relations for Cayuga County.

PRIVILEDGE OF THE FLOOR: Legislator Mike Lepak for Vincent Lopez and Ed Pinckney from the local car club, The Prison City Ramblers. They requested a $100 donation from the County for the upcoming Father's Day Car Show. Mr. Lopez indicated that the money would be used for trophies. Mr. Lopez stated that the TNN television show "My Classic Car" may be interested in coming to Auburn to film at Emerson Park during the car show. They asked for assistance from the County in contacting the show. Legislator Lockwood said that he would approach the Park Commission at their meeting on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 P.M.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. County of Schenectady - Resolution supporting a $0.50 increase in the NYS excise tax on tobacco products

2. Dutchess County - Resolution of Support of State Funding of Soil and Water Conservation Districts

3. Assemblyman Fessenden - Environmental Protection Fund

4. NYS Assoc. of Counties - receipt of Resolution 93-99

5. NYSAC - receipt of Resolution 80-99

6. Fair Haven Public Library - contract and appreciation

7. Cortland County - copy of Resolution - Support Increases in NYS Funding for the expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly and the Community Services for the Elderly Programs

8. Annual Reports from Civil Service, the Sheriff and Weights and Measures have been filed and are available in the Clerk of the Legislature's office.

9. 200th Birthday card - Erie, PA

10.200th Birthday card - Carol Niewinski, Bagley, MN

11.OTB minutes - Jan 28, 1999

12.Tioga County Legislature - Memorialization of Support for State Funding of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Support Increases in NYS Funding for the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly and the Community Services for the Elderly Programs.

13.200th Birthday card - Descendents of John Griggs

14.Assemblyman Fessenden - receipt of Res. 80-99

The minutes from the January 12, 1999 were presented for adoption.

Legislator Lockwood made a motion for adoption. The motion was approved March 16, 1999 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

Dr. Golladay, President of Cayuga County Community College was present with Vincent Klein, trustee. Dr. Golladay announced that Professor Delbel had been appointed to the Auburn Economic Development Board and Professor Lovell received the Award for Excellence. He also reported on a successful job fair recently held at the college.

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Chairman Standbrook read a letter of appreciation in reference to the care received at the Cayuga County Nursing Home.

Legislator DeRosa mentioned that four such letters were received last month.

Legislator Lepak inquired as to the drug testing program. He asked Chairman Standbrook what the surplus sales tax was for the last quarter. He thanked Mr. Catto for his report to Committee on the results of the Consultants report and asked for an update on the Highway and Jail.

Legislator Marshall made a motion to allow him to work with Mr. Catto in composing a letter to the Hospital in reference to Hospital Services.

The motion was approved 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

Park Maintenance Supervisor Michelle Beilman was present to discuss the Seawall Project. The Project Management Plan and Cost Estimates for Plans and Specifications were in progress. The Corps of Engineers is working as an Oversight Agency. $4.75 million has been received so far. They hope to bid by October, 1999 and begin construction in February, 2000.

By: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud Chairperson, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Legislature did at its regular Meeting on March 16, 1999, audit claims against the County of Cayuga in the aggregate sum $ 285,980.33, now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature file a certified list of claims so audited with the County Treasurer, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he hereby is authorized and directed to pay the several claims so audited and charge the amounts to the several appropriations made therefore in the County Budget adopted on October 20, 1998.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chair Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 50, adopted April 11, 1978, authorize the Finance Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for Electric and Gas service, and Water and Sewer service, for February, 1999,

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 184, adopted August 14, 1984, authorize the Ways & Means Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for telephone service, and Landfill Service, and

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments as follows:

Electric and Gas: $67,838.05

Water and Sewer: $ 2,883.90

Telephone: $28,992.93

Landfill: $

RESOLVED, that said payments be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chair, Ways & Means

Whereas, the Ways & Means Committee approved the payment for all central services.

Resolved, that the Cayuga County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to credit the various revenue accounts and charge the following departments' .40 Accounts (Contractual Expenditures) in accordance with attached schedules:

Central Purchasing A1275 3294.66

Central Reproduction A1271 1174.09

Total 4468.75

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Dr. Walrath, Chairman

Health & Human Services Committee

WHEREAS, this legislature did by Resolution Number 70, duly adopted on the 20th day of March 1984, authorize the Nursing Home Committee of the County Legislature to audit all claims against the Cayuga County Nursing Home, and

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payment in the amount of $100,890.83 for the month of February 1999, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS PAID BY THE COUNTY TREASURER FOR OPERATION OF THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM IN THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING

By: Sam DeRosa, Chair, Health and Human Service Committee

WHEREAS, The Director of the Office for the Aging presented bills for service providers in regard to operation of Senior Nutrition Program, to the County Treasurer for payment pursuant to Resolution No. 297, duly adopted on June 21, 1994, which claims total $27,603.99 covering the period through 3/5/99 and have been paid as set forth on the attached lists: now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the aforesaid claims shall become part and partial of the full legislative audit for the Office for

the Aging.

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Michaud and Bowen.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chair Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 24-97, adopted January 21, 1997, authorize the Finance Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for Thruway Tolls, and,

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments as follows:

February, 1999 - $ 97.90

RESOLVED, that said payments be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO PAY CLAIMS AGAINST VARIOUS CAPITAL "H" PROJECTS.

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, claims have been received in regard to various Capital "H" Projects previously established by the County; and

WHEREAS, said claims have been reviewed and approved by the interested oversight committees; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized to directed to pay the following claims and charge the same to the appropriate Capital "H" Projects:

and Monumentation):

LAFAVE, WHITE & MCGIVERN, LS, PC:

Inv. #8975............................................$ 437.00

2. Project #96-8 (Renovations to Cayuga County N. Home):

XEROX CORPORATION:

Inv. #583333337.......................................$ 199.95

Inv. #066893001.......................................$ 132.00

DIRECT SUPPLY HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT:

Inv. #4933394... .....................................$ 419.23

POSEY COMPANY:

Inv. #376545-1..... ...................................$ 341.46

3. Project #96-9 (Acquiring various hardware, software &

professional service for County Health Dept., et al.):

ADP:

Inv. #266534.......... ................................$ 629.39

Inv. #266535............ ..............................$ 46.45

Inv. #272002..........................................$1,351.50

Inv. #272003.............. ............................$ 7.00

Inv. #275370................. .........................$ 644.18

Inv. #275371.................. . .......................$ 46.45

Inv. #278017................... .......................$ 340.00

Inv. #225442..................... .....................$ 495.00

4. Project #97-8 (Bicentennial Project):

JACOBS PRESS:

Inv. #25755............................................$ 361.00

AUBURN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA:

Inv. dated 2/25/99..................................$1,500.00

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF AUBURN & CAYUGA COUNTY:

Inv. #3................................ ................$ 116.86

LAUREL AUCHAMPAUGH:

Lowe's Receipt 2/15/99...........................$ 5.40

Staples Receipt 2/24/99...........................$ 5.69

Walmart Receipt 2/15/99….....................$ 7.09

TOM ELDRED:

Postal Receipt 2/16/99..............................$ 8.10

Postal Receipt 2/16/99..............................$ 33.00

Postal Receipt 3/2/99........…....................$ 1.68

5. Project #97-14 (E-911 Addition & Jail Intake Remodeling

at the Public Safety Bldg.):

BROSH MECHANICAL INC.:

Applic. & Cert. for payment............................$3,866.15

6. Project #97-22 (NYS Stop Violence against Women Grant):

MQ CAMERA CENTER, INC.:

Inv. #56596............................................$1,123.90

Inv. #20033.........................….................$ 22.50

BUSINESS METHODS, INC.:

P.O. #5291.............................................$2,330.00

P.O. #5292.............................................$2,330.00

SIRCHIE LABS, INC.:

Kwik Fax Order Form dated 2/10/99......................$ 570.00

SANDRA SOUDER:

Inv. dated 2/11/99.................…………..................$3,600.00

Inv. dated 2/11/99...............................………….....$ 540.00

Receipt dated 2/17/99........................…………........$ 39.74

Receipts dated 2/17 & 2/19/99......................……....$ 50.00

COLLEEN MCGRATH:

Inv. dated 2/21/99...................................$ 959.00

FOX RIDGE FARM:

Receipt of 2/17-2/19/99..........................$ 134.40

DOWNTOWN DELI:

Inv. #72975........................... .................$ 400.00

Inv. #72988............................ ................$ 70.00

AUBURN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL:

Armstrong Medical Inv. #0683959.......$1,162.01

Kinderprint Co. Inv. dated 1/22/99. ...$ 646.68

Angelica Uniform Co. Inv. #35-95243-11..............$ 207.50

Seal's Camera P.O. dated 1/21/99.............. .........$ 179.00

Mohawk Hospital Equipment, Inc................. ........$ 138.06

Critical Incident Stress Training 8/26/98........ ......$ 150.00

Sane Training 10/19/98................................ .$4,656.20

Sane Nurse 12/3/98.............................. .......$1,255.50

Sane Nurse 1/5/99................................ ......$ 994.00

Sane Nurse 2/9/99................................ ......$ 845.00

7. Project #97-23 (Technical Consultant Services for Needs

Assessment, Design and Project Oversite of E-911 System

Imp.):

RCC CONSULTANTS INC.:

Inv. #0009101-IN.....................................$8,127.66

Inv. #0009126-IN.....................................$3,105.00

8. Project #98-5 (Repairs & Improvements at the County

Court House and in the Legislative Chambers):

CORCRAFT:

Inv. #248797.........................................$6,294.60

Inv. #249200.........................................$2,753.10

9. Project #98-7 (Acquisition of Data Processing Equip-

ment for various County Departments and installation

of telephone systems within the Public Safety Bldg.

and County N. Home Complex):

MATRIX COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.:

Inv. #29992..........................................$ 932.32

Inv. #29978..........................................$ 763.00

SOFTMART:

Inv. #2929728.......................................$ 450.50

WORLDWIDE TRADE CORP:

March 1999...........................................$ 769.00

CORCRAFT:

Inv. #411............ ................................$ 158.00

ESRI:

Doc.#90213975.....................................$1,086.32

10.Project #98-10 (Replacement of Pavilion Porch Roof &

Additional Improvements to Ward O'Hara Ag. Museum):

PETER A. SALATO, INC.:

Applic. & Cert. for payment 2/26/99..................$7,863.00

11.Project #98-13 (NYSDEC FL-LOWPA Grant):

JLI ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES:

Inv. #99-0077........................................$ 127.35

Inv. #99-0089........................................$ 156.60

Inv. #99-0120........................................$ 234.90

Inv. #99-0131........................................$ 313.20

Inv. #99-0133........................................$ 156.60

Inv. #99-0148........................................$ 117.45

CHAD AXTON:

February 1999........................................$ 550.00

BELL ATLANTIC:

Acct. #315 255-2543 450 258.................$ 21.45

Acct. #315 497-2071 100 257.................$ 21.79

NYSEG:

Acct. #90-440-05-018200-04...................$ 17.21

12.Project #98-21 (Records Retention Archival Storage Grant):

MANPOWER:

Inv. #53880684.......................................$ 451.50

Inv. #53881520.......................................$ 451.50

Inv. #53880383.......................................$ 451.50

Inv. #53880970.......................................$ 451.50

Inv. #53881245.......................................$ 451.50

13.Project #99-1 (Acquisition of Sheriff's Patrol Vehicles):

GENEVA FORD INC.:

Inv. #F2133.........................................$20,539.00

14.Project #99-3 (Cayuga County NY Problem-Solving &

Prevention Partnership on School-Related Threats):

SANDRA SOUDER:

Inv. dated 2/22/99...................................$ 1,625.00

BUSINESS METHODS INC.:

Inv. #228565............................ ............$ 9,361.00

CROWLEY COMPUTER SERVICES, INC.:

Inv. #1542................................... ........$ 500.00

JUVENILE FIREPLAY INTERVENTION, INC.:

Inv. dated 3/5/99.............................. ......$ 3,520.00

VILLAGE TRAVEL:

Inv. dated 3/2/99................................ ....$ 272.00

Inv. dated 3/2/99.................................. ..$ 323.51

And be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Mr. Ed Bowen, Chairman Public Works Committee

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 212, adopted December 4th, 1979, authorized the Public Works Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against the Cayuga County Motor Pool Division of the Cayuga County Highway Department, and

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments in the amount of $ 13,478.74 for the audit of March 3rd, 1999 now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Michaud, Palega, Bowen, Secaur and Lockwood.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Mr. Edward Bowen, Chairman, Public Works Committee

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 42, adopted March 9, 1976, authorize the Public Works Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against the Highway Fund, Machinery Fund, and Capital H Fund,

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments in the amount of $486,466.13 for the month of February 1999 therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Michaud, Palega, Bowen, Secaur and Lockwood.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chair Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 1-99, adopted January 01, 1999, authorize the Ways & Means Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for Credit Card Charges, and,

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments as follows:

February, 1999 - $ 949.92

RESOLVED, that said payments be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, several county agencies are required by law to advertise legal notices in area media from time to time, and

WHEREAS, several of the officially designated newspapers offer a discount for prompt payment of legal Advertising invoices, and

WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the County to take advantage of the prompt payment discounts by paying these invoices prior to the legislative audit of claims, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized to process legal Advertising invoices for payment by the Cayuga County Treasurer prior to the monthly legislative audit, and be it further

RESOLVED, that a monthly report of said payments shall be provided to each legislator on a monthly basis.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Mr. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature, by Resolution No. 320-97 adopted on August 19, 1997, authorized its Chairman to negotiate the purchase of a 5+ mile section of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad Right-of-Way located between Route 370 and Ditmar Road in the Town of Cato, owned by Pacemaker Supply Company of Utica, New York and identified by Tax Map #64.00-1-12, 52.00-1-4, 45.20-1-10 & 45.20-2-44; and

WHEREAS, negotiations of the aforesaid purchase resulted in an acquisition cost of $60,000.00, of which $35,000.00 will be provided by Federal Grant Funds through the National Recreational Trails Program and the balance will come from the County of Cayuga; and

WHEREAS, closing costs could run up to $1,000.00 and should be added to the project budget; and

WHEREAS, this Committee is of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the County to own said real property which will be utilized to connect the Fair Haven-Cato Trail to the East-West Erie Canal Trail; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Cato supports this trail development and has agreed to assist with its development by providing work crews and Town Highway Equipment; and , further, the Town has agreed to obtain, at their expense, from a private owner , a missing link in the trail that Pacemaker does not own; and

WHEREAS, a proposed contract with the Town of Cato has been prepared, reviewed by this Committee and approved; and

WHEREAS, on April 30, 1997, Cayuga County completed a survey provided by the NYSOPRHP in order to facilitate compliance with SEQRA and NEPA for the development of trails under this program and said survey documented that this trail purchase is within the parameters for environmental impacts established by the Generic Environmental Impact Statement prepared by NYSOPRHP in its Open Space Plan; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Legislature concludes that this action will have no negative environmental impacts; and in order to provide the necessary funding and properly account for this purchase, be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to establish Capital "H" Project #99-7 (Purchase of Pacemaker Pipeline Real Property in the Town of Cato) in an amount not to exceed $61,000.00, source of funding to be $35,000.00 Federal Grant Funds, and $26,000.00 from the County of Cayuga by the issuance of a statutory installment bond, or serial bonds, and/or in-house borrowings, which shall be amortized in future budgets of the County. The exact choice of terms and authority to issue and renew the obligations are hereby delegated to the County Treasurer subject to the provisions of Section 30 (b) of the Local Finance Law requiring the Treasurer to file a certificate with the Legislature Clerk relating to said issuance or renewal. The certificate of the County Treasurer authorizing the issuance of the obligation pursuant to this resolution shall have an estoppel clause as provided for in Title 6 of the Local Finance Law.

It is hereby deemed and designated that the period of probable usefulness of the original object or purpose for which the bonds herein authorized are to be issued is fifteen (15) years and that subdivision 19 (c) of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law applies thereto; and be it further

RESOLVED, that, at the discretion of the County Treasurer, this resolution shall be published by the Clerk of the Legislature and thereafter the validity of the obligations authorized by this resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the County of Cayuga is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the proposed contract with the Town of Cato and any other documents necessary to carry out the purchase of the above-described property located in the Town of Cato and the County Treasurer is authorized to sign the financial documents needed to carry out this project; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Planning Department and the County Attorney are hereby authorized to accomplish this purchase; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is hereby further authorized to make payment for closing costs and to Pacemaker Pipeline upon verification of the County Attorney that the necessary paperwork is in place to complete the aforesaid purchase; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Dudley, Secaur, Walrath, Dempsey.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by 2/3 roll call vote, 244/0, all members present voting aye.

By: Mr. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Veterans Services Department has received a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 for use by the County Veterans Office; and

WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Director of the Veterans Office to use these funds in conjunction with the Vietnam Memorial Wall that will be here in Cayuga County during the Bicentennial Celebration; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, in order to properly recognize the income and spend from said donation, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to amend the 1999 Operating Budget for the Veterans Office in the following manner:

Establish Revenue Account #A-2707 in the amount of $1,000.00

Establish Appr. Acct. #A-6510.40118 (Contractual Agreements) in a like amount.

And be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, DeRosa, Palega, Secaur, Lepak and Palega.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, a group of volunteers have formed a corporation known as the Friends of Sterling Nature Center, Inc. and has established a nature center in the conservation easement area in the Town of Sterling for the purpose of acting as a center for people to come to in order to take tourist and educational tours of the County Lakeshore Park; and

WHEREAS, the County needs consultants at the center to advise the public and county personnel on subjects which enhance the appreciation of the natural surroundings and the Friends group is interested in providing such services pursuant to the agreement submitted herewith; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the agreement with the Friends of Sterling Nature Center submitted herewith which provides for the sum of $880.00 for the calendar year 1999 for the services above described, said amount to be paid out of the Sterling Commission Contractual Account #8023.4 (0118); and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the accounting and journal entries necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature did, by Resolution No. 31-98, duly adopted on January 20, 1998, establish Capital "H" Project #98-5 (Repairs and Improvements at the County Court House and in the Legislative Chambers) with a total allocation of $41,700.00, which was amended by Resolution No. 194-98 adopted on May 19, 1998, increasing the project in the amount of $69,000.00 and bringing the total allocation to $110,700.00; and

WHEREAS, there are insufficient funds remaining in the Project to accommodate the final payment due for the purchase of the new chairs in both caucus rooms and in the Legislative Chambers; now, therefore, in order to provide the necessary funding to make the final payment as stated above, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby and directed to transfer the sum of $1,330.00 from the Capital Reserve Fund to Capital "H" Project #98-5; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the final payment and close out the Project; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Joseph Michaud, Chairman Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer after reviewing the staffing pattern 'in the County Treasurer's Office has determined the duties being performed by a staff member more fit the job description of Real Property Clerk, and

WHEREAS, no additional funding will be needed because the salary grade remains the same, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that the position of Real Property Clerk be created at Grade 10 of the Cayuga County Compensation Plan, Part 1; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Grade 10 position of Senior Account Clerk Stenographer be abolished; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to fill the position of Real Property Clerk, effective the date of this resolution 'in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and the policies of the County of Cayuga.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL "H" PROJECT #99-8 (JAIL EXPANSION-MENTAL HEALTH/FORENSIC UNIT) AND THE EXECUTION OF ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN RELATION THERETO.BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, regular overcrowding at the County Jail located on County House Road in the Town of Sennett has created a problem necessitating the boarding of prisoners out of the County, which has proved costly and could amount to about $260,000.00 for 1999; and

WHEREAS, in order to address this problem, the County, by Resolution No. 489-98 adopted on December 8, 1998, authorized an agreement with BOVIS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION to conduct a feasibility study for expansion of the Jail, which would also include a 22-bed Mental Health/Forensic Housing Unit; and

WHEREAS, said study has been completed and this Committee has obtained a summary of the project scope, and it is now necessary to proceed with the hiring of architects and a consultant in connection with said work; and

WHEREAS, BOVIS CONSTRUCTION CORP. of Ithaca, New York, previously has acted satisfactorily on other projects for the County and has offered to provide construction management services in regard to this project; and

WHEREAS, MRB GROUP, INC. of Rochester, New York, are architects experienced in this kind of work and have presented a Revised Project Scope Summary, dated March 11, 1999, which includes a proposal for doing the design and other architectural services for the County; and

WHEREAS, at the same time, the County has received a letter from the United States Department of Justice indicating that the US Marshals Service is interested in contracting with the County to provide bedspace at the Jail on a regular basis for approximately 30 inmates awaiting their court appearances, at the rate of $90.00 per bed per day, in addition to bedspace for up to 10 inmates in the new forensic unit at $300.00 per bed per day, which would generate a substantial steady income that would help to pay for the costs of this project;

and

WHEREAS, this Committee feels that it is imperative that this project be commenced as soon as possible; andWHEREAS, the total cost of the project is estimated to be $10,769,634.00; now, therefore, in order to provide the necessary funding and properly account for said project, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to establish Capital "H" Project #99-8 (Jail Expansion-Mental Health/Forensic Unit) in an amount not to exceed $10,769,634.00, source of funding to be by the issuance of a statutory installment bond, or serial bonds, and/or in-house borrowings, which shall be amortized by anticipated Federal Aid, anticipated revenue generated by agreement with the United States Department of Justice and in future operating budgets of the County Sheriff. The exact choice of terms and authority to issue and renew the obligations being hereby delegated to the County Treasurer subject to the provisions of Section 30 (b) of the Local Finance Law requiring the Treasurer to file a certificate with the Legislature Clerk relating to said issuance or renewal. The certificate of the County Treasurer authorizing the issuance of the obligation pursuant to this resolution shall have an estoppel clause as provided for in Title 6 of the Local Finance Law.

It is hereby deemed and designated that the period of probable usefulness of the original object or purpose for which the bonds herein authorized are to be issued is twenty (20) years and that subdivision 12 (a) of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law applies thereto; and be it further

RESOLVED, that, at the discretion of the County Treasurer, this resolution shall be published by the Clerk of the Legislature and thereafter the validity of the obligations authorized by this resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the County of Cayuga is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature is authorized to execute any documents necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution and, more specifically, a contract with MRB GROUP, INC. of Rochester, New York, to act as architects on the project at a fixed agreed fee of $710,000.00, which includes all of the basic architectural services that will be necessary, together with the following additional services: soils engineering, survey, pump station upgrades and the design of renovations to existing spaces and all expenses (meals, miles, etc.) associated with the planning and design--including tours of other NYS facilities with Cayuga County Sheriff’s personnel.; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a contract be signed with BOVIS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION to provide Construction Management Services for this project for the fixed agreed fee of $485,000.00, which includes all staff costs, fringe benefits, salary escalation, full time on-site field supervision, insurance, travel, home office support, office consumables, overhead and profit; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to sign the necessary financial documents to carry out this project and to pay said fees and charge the same to Capital "H" Project #99-8; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by Marshall, Lockwood, Lepak, Secaur, Michaud, Dudley, Palega, Lamphere, Bowen.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by 2/3 roll call vote, 244/0, all members present voting aye.

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has taken title to various properties as a result of tax foreclosure; and WHEREAS, subsequent thereto these properties were offered for sale to the general public on March 10, 1999 by sealed bid; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that as a result of the aforesaid procedure the Treasurer is authorized to accept the offers made and convey title by quitclaim deed on the following properties identified by control numbers 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17(see attached list); and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized to issue the proper quitclaim deeds to the above properties.

TOWN MAP# BIDDER BID

Cato 59.07-1-20 Dean Cummins $2,901.00

Cato 65.08-1-16 Joseph Tigano III 25.00

Ira 23.00-1-18 Dean Cummins 4,425.00

Montezuma 85.20-1-48 Joseph Tigano III 25.00

Moravia 210.06--1-5 Charles T. Rabeler 1,600.00

Moravia 210.00-1-26.22 Holly Betances, c/o 2,111.00

GIC Enterprises LLC
Sempronius 212.00-1-45 Dale Weed 207.00

Sterling 8.20-2-50 Holly Betances c/o 22,222.00

GIC Enterprises LLC

Sterling 13.00-1-2.211 Daniel Francis Roberts 375.00

Summerhill 234.00-1-29 Louis J. Condes 1,000.00

Venice 187.13-1-4 Joseph Tigano III 25.00

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Dr. David L. Walrath, Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee

BY: Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

Whereas, the New York State Department of Health has approved a grant for the continued implementation of health services to our migrant workers; and

Whereas, the Cayuga County Department of Health is desirous of participating in the provision of health care to migrant workers for the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999; and

Whereas, these funds in the amount of $27,000.00 are 100% reimbursed by the New York State Department of Health; and

Whereas, it is necessary to reflect thee monies in the appropriate appropriation and revenue accounts of the Cayuga County Department of Health; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

Resolved, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to amend the Cayuga County Department of Health Budget in the following manner:

Increase Appropriation Account A4010.414 $27,000

Increase Revenue Account A3417 $27,000

AND BE IT FURTHER

Resolved, that the County Treasurer be allowed to make the necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish the same.

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Michaud and Bowen.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Dr. David L. Walrath, Chairman

Health and Human Services Committee

And

Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman

Ways and Means Committee

Whereas, the Cayuga County Health Department has received a 100% reimbursable grant from the New York State Health Department called the "Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program’ Grant, for the sum of $40,000.00, and

Whereas, in order to carry out the terms of such grant, the 1999 Health Department Budget must be amended so as to provide the appropriations and revenues necessary for the services connected with the grant; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

Resolved, that the Cayuga County Treasurer’s Office increase appropriation Account number A4010.45 and revenue account number A3410 in the amount of $40,000 for the period April 1, 1999 through March 31, 2000. And be it further

Resolved, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to make the necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish the same.

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Michaud and Bowen.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Dr. David L. Walrath, Chairman

Health and Human Services Committee

And

Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman

Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Department of Health and Human Services, Health Services Division, has received a 100% State reimbursed mini grant from Family Ties Network, Inc. in an effort to increase early access to prenatal care and address education regarding maternal and child health issues; and

WHEREAS, in order to carry out the terms of the mini grant, the 1999 Department Budget needs to be amended so as to provide the appropriation and revenues necessary to support the services connected with the mini grant; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to:

Increase: Appropriation Account A-4010.413-A $704.00

Revenue Account A3415.000-A $704.00

and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to make the necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish the same.

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Michaud and Bowen.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Dr. David L. Walrath, Chairman, Health & Human Services Committee

Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Health Department has received a 100% State reimbursed Grant from the New York State Department of Health called Immunization Action Plan Grant for the period November 1, 1998 through October 31, 1999 which focuses on increasing our immunization level of fully immunized 2 year olds to 90% and

WHEREAS, Department has received additional 100% money in the amount of $11,942 for the purpose of implementing in Cayuga County the Central New York Immunization Registry, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to:

INCREASE:

Appropriation Acct. A4010.411........to $11,942.00

Revenue Acct. A3412.000.............to $11,942.00

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Michaud and Bowen.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Dr. David L. Walrath, Chairman

Health and Human Services Committee

And

Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman

Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Health Department has received a 100% State Reimbursed Grant from the New York State Department of Health called Breast Health Partnership for the period April 1, 1999 through March 31, 2000; and

WHEREAS, in order to carry out the terms of the program, the 1999 Health Department Budget needs to be amended as to provide the appropriations and revenues necessary to support the services connected with the grant; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to

Increase: Appropriation Account 4010.412-A 29,097.00

Revenue Account A3414.000-A 29,097.00

and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to make the necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish the same.

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Michaud and Bowen.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Dr. David L. Walrath, Chairman, Health and Human Services

WHEREAS, the Human Services Division of the Health and Human Services Department has expended a very significant amount of money on its computer system, and

WHEREAS, a viable, functioning, computer system is essential to the operation of the Department; and

WHEREAS, this Committee feels that the Human Services Division computer system should be evaluated to determine if it is adequate and installed properly, and what needs to be done to have it continue to operate properly; and

WHEREAS, a proposal has been received from A G Open Systems, which is submitted herewith, pursuant to which they will, for a sum not to exceed $12,000.00, conduct the following evaluation:

I . Provide assessment and documentation of Cayuga County Health and Human Services Computer System.

2. Provide emergency services as needed and outline how to provide long distance emergency service.

3: Develop a "Business Model" short and long strategy for both existing and proposed personnel and equipment

$125/Hour With a $12,000 Maximum

Estimated Time of Completion: 5 Weeks After Signing Contract

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the proposed agreement with A G Open Systems to conduct the services described therein for an amount not to exceed $12,000.00;

AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that upon completion of the services set forth in the Statement of Work contained in said agreement, the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment to A G Open Systems in the amount not to exceed $12,000.00, from Account No. A6010.4 (.0059)

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Michaud and Bowen.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye, except Lockwood and Dempsey voting no.

BY: Herbert Marshall, Chairman, Judicial & Public Safety Committee

Joseph Michaud, Chairman, Ways and Means. Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Sheriffs Department Civil Office has had a substantial increase in the volume of work, and

WHEREAS The Civil Office is responsible for the payroll of the entire Sheriffs Department which includes the Sheriff, Navigation Patrol and Jail Divisions, and

WHEREAS, Civil Office is now required to also complete the E-911 payrolls as well as the payrolls for the Court Security Officers and Court Attendants-, and

WHEREAS, the sheriff has funding within A3110.40059 (Professional Services) to help fund said position; now THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that one position of CLERK, part-time be created in the Sheriff s Civil Office effective this date, and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the Sheriff be authorized to fill this position in accordance with the 1999 Compensation Plan (Part 11) in a manner consistent with Civil Service Rules and Regulations and the policies of the County of Cayuga.; and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer from the 1999 Sheriff Budget A3110.40059 the sum of five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) and transfer said funds into Sheriff Salaries Account A3110.100 the amount of Four Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($4,600) and into Sheriff Fringe Benefits Account A31 10,800 the amount of Four Hundred Dollars ($400): and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing in the County Sheriff Budget for the year of 1999.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall and Lepak, Lockwood, Secaur and Netti.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Hon. Herbert Marshall, Chairman, Judicial & Public Safety Committee.

WHEREAS, this Legislature did heretofore commit funds for engineering services for a proposed fire service and multi-agency service facility; and

WHEREAS, the Committee working on the facility has determined that the best location for the facility is located of Quarry St. in the City of Auburn; and

WHEREAS, it appears that Auburn Steel Co. Inc. is willing to sell to the County for a token sum of $1.00, certain vacant acreage it owns on the South & East side of Quarry St. to be used for said purpose; and

WHEREAS, negotiations with City of Auburn officials indicate willingness to enter into an agreement with the County for the County to purchase for $1.00 certain acreage that adjoins the Auburn Steel Co. Inc. acreage to be used for said purpose also; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign any documents necessary to complete purchase and acquisition of title for the two tracts of land mentioned above and also enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the City of Auburn regarding the use and maintenance of the center and the establishment of an advisory Committee to advise the County of Cayuga and City of Auburn concerning operation of the facility with each interested organization in the County and City having representation on said Committee.

Signed by Marshall, Lockwood, Lepak and Secaur.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

Legislator DeRosa made a motion to revise Resolution No. 132-99 to read "the Park Maintenance Supervisors Salary reverts back to previous salary after the Seawall is completed.

The motion was defeated 3/16/99 by roll call vote, 344/538, voting no were Lockwood, Dudley, Marshall, Lamphere, Bowen, Michaud, Palega, Secaur and Standbrook.

By: Hon. Edward Bowen, Chairman, Public Works Committee

Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, it is necessary to hire additional seasonal help at Emerson Park to accomplish the increased workload during the Park season and to fulfill the Commission's intent to provide local Park Security; and

WHEREAS, it is anticipated that in order to accomplish this extra work up to fifty (50) full-time equivalent seasonal positions may be needed, which will include Laborers, eleven (11) Lifeguards, four (4) to six (6) Park Security Guards and one (1) Park Safety Supervisor to patrol the grounds and supervise the lifeguards, six (6) Maintenance Crew Leaders, one (1) Refreshment Stand Supervisor, one (1) Museum Aide and one (1) Building Maintenance Mechanic, as recommended by the Committee or as otherwise provided by law; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Park Maintenance Supervisor is hereby authorized to hire up to fifty (50) full-time equivalent seasonal employees as stated above, to be paid as follows:

Laborers $5.25 per hour

Lifeguards 6.50 per hour

Head Lifeguards 7.25 per hour

Maintenance Crew Leaders 6.25 per hour

Park Security Guards 7.25 per hour

Park Safety Supervisor 11.50 per hour

Building Maintenance Mechanic 8.50 per hour

Refreshment Stand Supervisor 8.00 per hour

Museum Aide 7.00 per hour

The Public Works Committee shall set the exact number of employees after reviewing the recommendations of the Park Maintenance Supervisor.

And be it further

RESOLVED, that the above-stated expenditures shall be paid from appropriated funds provided for in the 1999 Emerson Park Budget.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Palega, Secaur, Lockwood and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

JOSEPH MICHAUD, Chairman Ways and Means Committee.

WHEREAS, salary adjustments have been authorized for 1999 for most employees of the County of Cayuga;

and

WHEREAS, increased activity and capital improvement plans have resulted in increased responsibilities for the Park Maintenance Supervisor; and

WHEREAS, the Park Maintenance Supervisor is also in charge of the seawall project; and

WHEREAS, additional functions in the process of upgrading the infrastructure of Emerson Park are being performed by the incumbent; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that, until changed by a resolution of this Legislature, the annual salary for the position of Park Maintenance Supervisor be set at $47,000.00, effective this date; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the 1999 Emerson Park Budget in the following manner:

Establish Revenue Account #A-4889 (Federal Reimbursement)

in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00

Transfer from Account #A- 1991 (Salary Adjustments) the sum of $ 7,689.00

And be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing, including adjustment to the appropriate line items as needed to carry out the Legislative intent.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Palega, Dudley, Secaur, Lockwood and Lepak

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by majority roll call vote, 669/213, all members present voting aye, except Dempsey, Valenti, DeRosa and Netti voting no.

BY: EDWARD BOWEN, Chairman, Public Works Committee and

JOSEPH MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Park Maintenance Supervisor is performing additional duties with the seawall project at Emerson Park; and

WHEREAS, these additional functions will be performed during the height of the season at the park; and

WHEREAS, the additional funding for this slot will be available in the Park budget; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the temporary position of Assistant Park Maintenance Supervisor be created under Civil Service Law, Section 64 (3), for the length of the project, but not to exceed a period of eighteen months; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the salary for the position of Assistant Park Maintenance Supervisor be set at $30,500.00, unless changed by a resolution of this legislature; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Park Maintenance Supervisor is authorized to fill the position of Assistant Park Maintenance Supervisor effective the date of this resolution in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and the policies of the County of Cayuga, with preference to a Cayuga County resident.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Palega, Secaur and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by roll call vote, 724/158, all members present voting aye, except Valenti, DeRosa and Netti voting no.

APPROVE REPORT ON BID LETTING.

BY: Mr. Edward Bowen, Chairman Public Works Committee.

As authorized by Resolution No. 103, adopted on February 16, 1999, the Public Works Committee and the County Highway Superintendent did advertise for and received bids on 5 March 1999 for the following items:

Crushed Limestone & Limestone Material or Crushed Gravel & Gravel Material or Icing Sand:

Installation of Perforated Corrugated Polyethylene Tubing:

Liquid Calcium Chloride: Beam Type Guide Rails & Posts:

Beam Type Guide Rail and Posts

Corrugated Steel Pipe, Heavy Duty Smooth Steel Pipe, Pipe Arch & Heavy Duty Plastic

Full Depth Base Stabilization & Asphalt Pavement Recycling:

Rental Equipment:

Sign Posts, Blanks and Faces:

Timber Bridge Products:

Transit Mix Concrete:

Sign Blanks:

Crushed Limestone & Limestone Material or Crushed Gravel & Gravel Material or Icing Sand . The following companies submitted bids:

Seneca Stone, Hanson, Saunders, Cayuga Crushed Stone, Ricelli, Genesee LeRoy, Suite-Kote, Reeves Bros., Economy Paving.

The Committee recommends that all bids be accepted as per attached Listing No. 1.

Installation of Perforated Corrugated Polyethylene Tubing. The following company bid submitted a bid:

Isbell Hwy Drainage Inc.

The Committee recommends that Isbell Highway Drainage bid be accepted as per attached Listing No. 2

Liquid Calcium Chloride. The following companies submitted bids:

Cortland Asphalt Products Div of Suit-Kote Corp., Vestal Asphalt, Inc., Penn-Can Road Materials and IMUS, Inc.

The Committee recommends that the low bidders be accepted as per attached Listing No. 3

Beam Type Guide Rails & Posts. The following company submitted a bid: Chemung Supply Corp.

The Committee recommends that the low bidders, be accepted as per attached Listing No. 4

Corrugated Steel Pipe, Heavy Duty Smooth Steel Pipe, Pipe Arch & Heavy Duty Plastic Pipe. The following companies submitted bids:

Chemung Supply, Stelling Company Inc., Babcock , Blake.

Committee recommends that the low bidders be accepted as per attached Listing No. 5

Full Depth Base Stabilization & Asphalt Pavement Recycling. The following companies submitted bids:

Vestal Asphalt, Inc., Suit-Kote Corp., Penn-Can Road Materials.

The Committee recommends that the low bidders be accepted as per attached Listing No. 6

Rental Equipment. The following companies submitted bid:

Penn-Can Road Materials, Cortland Asphalt, Muldoon Tree Service Inc., Paul F. Vitale, Inc.

The Committee recommends that all the bidders be accepted as per attached Listing No. 7

Sign Posts, Blanks and Faces. The following companies submitted bid: Amsign Corp., Capitol Highway Mats., Chemung Supply, Babcock.

The Committee recommends that the low bidders be accepted as per attached Listing No. 8

Timber Bridge Products. Krenn Bridge Companies Inc. was the only company that submitted a bid.

The Committee recommends that Krenn Bridge Companies bid be accepted as per attached Listing No. 9

Transit Mix Concrete. The following companies submitted bids:

Robinson Concrete, BR Dewitt.

The Committee recommends that the low bidders be accepted as per attached Listing No. 10

Sign Blanks. The following companies submitted bids for a one time purchase of aluminum sign blanks:

Chemung Supply Inc. $3098.26 and Amsign Corp. $2690.14.

The Committee recommends that Amsign Corp. bid of $2690.14 be accepted; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that upon the awarding of the above bids by the County Legislature, the County Highway Superintendent be and is hereby authorized to purchase from successful bidders and to pay from appropriated funds.

Signed by Bowen, Secaur, Lockwood, Michaud and Palega.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: MR. BOWEN, Chairman, Public Works Committee.

WHEREAS, Richard Picciano (hereafter referred to as "Dick"), an employee of the County Highway Department, has undergone a throat cancer operation; and

WHEREAS, Dick has served the County for over six years as a Motor Equipment Operator-Light; and

WHEREAS, Dick has an exemplary personnel record absent disciplinary action of any kind; and

WHEREAS, discussion has occurred over this issue with representatives of the County and the CSEA and both parties have agreed to allow the creation of a temporary leave bank at the request of the Highway Department employees to address the immediate loss of income for both Dick and his wife; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature hereby approves this temporary leave bank, subject, also, to approval of CSEA officials; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature hereby authorizes and directs all those steps that may be required to undertake this temporary leave bank in accordance with the following conditions:

- All other leave shall have been exhausted by Dick;

- All County employees may be permitted to donate personal or vacation leave time in increments equal to no less than one-half of their work- day, converted into hours, in any amount up to a grand total in the pool of 75 days (600 hours for Highway employees);

- All leave donations shall be in writing on a standardized leave bank form, with donated half-day increments converted into hours;

- Leave time shall be used by Dick in no less than 4-hour (half-day) increments, using one full day from each donation before additional days are utilized from donors making multiple-day donations;

- Contributed hours will be maintained in the bank until thirty (30) days after Dick has returned to full-time employment. Thereafter, unused hours will be returned to the donors who contributed the hours; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature wishes Dick a speedy recovery and looks forward to Dick's return to work with the County.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Palega, Secaur, Lockwood and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Edward Bowen, Chairman Public Works Committee.

Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman Ways and Means Committee.

WHEREAS, summer is the prime construction season as well as the period when many regular employees take time off; and

WHEREAS, money was allocated in the 1999 highway budget for the hiring of 10 seasonal employees for an 18 week period; and

WHEREAS, many of the tasks that need to be done are seasonal in nature starting from the beginning of May to the end of September; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Highway Department be authorized hire 5 seasonal employees from 3 May to 4 September and 5 additional seasonal employees from 31 May to 1 October to accomplish the added seasonal requirements; and be it further

RESOLVED, that these personnel be paid at an hourly rate of $6.50 without benefits.

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Lockwood, Michaud, Lamphere, Marshall and Lepak.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Hon. Edward Bowen, Chairman, Public Works Committee.

By: Hon. Joseph Michaud, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee.

WHEREAS, a Project for the East Brutus Street Road Bridge, BIN 1022060, P.I.N. 375308 ("the project") is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs of such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds; and

Whereas, pursuant to Highway Law Section 10(34-a) and section 15 of Chapter 329 of the laws of 1991 as amended by section of 9 of Chapter 330 of the Laws of 1991 the State enabled the "Marchiselli" Program, that provides State aid for the federal aid highway projects not on the State highway system; and

Whereas, the Marchiselli Program is a reimbursement program covering 75% of the 20% non-federal portion of the project; and

Whereas, projects eligible for Marchiselli aid are identified by the State Legislature in the "Comprehensive List" published in the annual report of the Fiscal Committees on the Executive Budget (the "Green Book"), and the Project is duly included in the current Green Book;and

Whereas, pursuant to authorization therefor, NYSDOT and the County of Cayuga are desirous of progressing the Project under the Marchiselli Program; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the County Legislature hereby approves the above subject project; and be it further

RESOLVED, that moneys be made available to cover the cost of participation in the above project; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature of the County of Cayuga be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the County of Cayuga with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the Project; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature of the County of Cayuga be and is hereby authorized to execute Agreements for the Project and the municipality’s first instance funding of project costs.

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Lockwood, Michaud, Lamphere, Marshall and Lepak.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Hon. Chester Palega & Hon. Earl Lamphere, Co-Chairs, Government

Operations Committee.

WHEREAS, the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law denotes to 51 Counties through the respective County Clerks the responsibility of operating a Department of Motor Vehicles; and

WHEREAS, the 1999 Executive budget has eliminated the mail-in license and registration renewals from being processed by the local DMV offices; and

WHEREAS, the loss of the revenue from said mail-in renewals would be devastating to Cayuga County, cutting revenues by 45%; and

WHEREAS, over the past few years local, county run DMV's have shouldered a heavier responsibility, no longer an office that handles just license and car registration renewals, the offices now deal with conditional license transactions, restricted license transactions, insurance lapse transactions, transactions that are timely and are done with little money kept by the counties; and

WHEREAS, not only are aforementioned transactions time intensive but also extremely volatile since local DMV's must now refuse license transactions to people who have not paid child support; and

WHEREAS, with the loss of revenue Cayuga County must seriously consider services provided by the DMV and must consider ways of running this Department efficiently and not place the burden on the tax roll, areas of consideration are: shorter hours, closing the satellite office, decreasing the number of employees, all actions Cayuga County does not want to do; and

WHEREAS, Cayuga County Legislature has always been proud of its DMV offices and services provided, and although mandated to provide said services was willing to subsidize the office to a certain extent, it now appears with the loss of mail-in renewals, the DMV office is quickly becoming an unfunded mandate; and

WHEREAS, the Executive Budget increased the retention fee for some transactions from 9.3% to 12.7% the gap is still too big to overcome; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Cayuga County Legislature goes on record as opposing the 1999 Executive Budget Proposal to eliminate the mail-in renewals going to local DMV offices; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Legislature supports the Senate Bill #3235 and Assembly Bill #6287 which would guarantee mail-ins stay with local DMV's and increases the retention rate; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of the resolution be sent to Assemblyman Daniel Fessenden, Senator Michael Nozzolio, Senator Joseph Bruno, Senator Ronald Stafford, Senator John Bonacic and Speaker Sheldon Silver, member of Assembly Elizabeth O'Connor Little, Assemblyman Jacob Gunther, and New York State Association of Counties.

Signed by Lamphere, Palega, Secaur and DeRosa.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Hon. Chester Palega & Hon. Earl Lamphere, Co-Chairmen, Government Operations

Hon. Joseph Michaud, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Executive Budget for the State of new York for 1999-2000 has proposed several changes in the new York State Tuition Assistance program; and

WHEREAS, one of these changes would require low income students at Cayuga Community College to increase their participation rate in the cost of tuition from 10% to 25%; and

WHEREAS, a second of these changes would limit student eligibility to four academic semesters when many of the students at Cayuga Community College find working to provide resources, the commitments of raising a family and other life constraints requires them to persist for more than four academic semesters to fulfill their goals; and

WHEREAS, it has been estimated that all of the proposed changes would result in a net loss of $300,000 per year to the students of Cayuga Community College, many of whom would not be able to continue their education and the number of first time students who would enter Cayuga Community College would greatly diminish; and

WHEREAS, it is recognized that these proposed changes attack the concept of accessibility and affordability upon which the state’s community colleges are based; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature does hereby support the new York State Tuition Assistance program be funded with its eligibility criteria for students remaining unchanged from the current year; and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature requests its state representatives, the Honorable Michael F. Nozzolio and the Honorable Daniel J. Fessenden to take whatever action they deem appropriate to influence the New York State Legislature to act upon this request.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, DeRosa, Palega, Secaur and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Hon. Chester Palega & Hon. Earl Lamphere, Co-Chairmen, Government Operations

Hon. Joseph Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, the State of New York continues to fund community colleges at less than the statutorily required minimum for full opportunity colleges of 1/3 of operating costs; and

WHEREAS, this shortfall of state aid has resulted in increased student tuition rates and requests to county sponsors for increased support; and

WHEREAS, the State University Board of Trustees have requested an increase in state aid for community colleges to enable those colleges to maintain student tuition at current levels; and

WHEREAS, the Executive Budget as submitted to the State Legislature includes no increase for community colleges for the seventh consecutive year; and

WHEREAS, increased state aid is essential for the Cayuga Community College to continue offering affordable, accessible, quality higher education for the citizens of Cayuga County; and

WHEREAS, if increased state revenues are not received, it will mean a drastic cut in programs or the College will have to approach the County as sponsor and the already overburdened taxpayers with a request for increased funding; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature supports the request for increase state aid for community colleges in the form of an increase in base state aid of $150 FTE (full time equivalent) student or a total million for the operating budgets of all 30 community colleges; and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature requests its state representatives, the Honorable Michael F. Nozzolio and the Honorable Daniel J. Fessenden to take whatever action they deem appropriate to influence the new York State Legislature to appropriately fund this request.

Signed by Michaud, Lamphere, Bowen, Marshall, Palega, DeRosa, Secaur, Palega and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By Paul Dudley: Chairman of the Planning and Economic Development Committee

WHEREAS, Water Quality is a predominant issue of public health, tourism, and wildlife habitat in Cayuga County; and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Soil and Water District (hereafter "the DISTRICT") has entered into an agreement with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to conduct a program to study Non-Point Source Pollution in Cayuga and Owasco Lakes, establishing baseline water quality and land use data for further projects to measure against; and

WHEREAS, the DISTRICT’S plan of work, under said project, calls for Geographic Information Systems Analysis of Watershed and Hydrology data within the project area; and

WHEREAS, The Cayuga County Planning Department (hereafter "the COUNTY") utilizes and maintains a comprehensive Geographic Information System and the personnel to operate such a system; and

WHEREAS, the COUNTY maintains digital data sets that are required for complete analysis of the project area; and

WHEREAS, the DISTRICT has previously acquired water samples for study and analysis relating to the project and wishes to contract with the COUNTY for such services; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the necessary contract with the DISTRICT to complete the required analysis work in regard to said project, in an amount not to exceed $12,500.00, and therefore be it further;

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to take whatever administration steps are required to set up proper accounting processes and to receive the revenue from this project into A2118.

Signed by Dudley, Secaur, Walrath and Dempsey.

Resolution adopted 3/16/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

Legislator Lockwood moved to adjourn at 8:40 P.M. until April 20, 1999 at 5:30 P.M. for the pre-meeting and 7:30 P.M. for the regular meeting.

Chairman Standbrook called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., all members present except Excused Bowen and Michaud.

The Legislature observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the shootings in Colorado.

PROCLAMATIONS: National Infant Immunization Week in Cayuga County - April 18-24, 1999

presented to William Catto, Director of Health & Human Services Dept.

National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week in Cayuga County - April

18-24, 1999 presented to Richard Weaver, President of the Local Group

Legislator Walrath emphasized the importance of the above proclamations.

Ms. Strods thanked the Legislature and all of the wonderful volunteers. She announced the March that will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 1999.

National Tourism Week in Cayuga County - May 2-8, 1999 presented to Roger

Mr. Mills thanked the Legislature on behalf of the Board. Ms. Jana Mack spoke about the Ambassador Program, where local employees are sent to area businesses to gain first hand knowledge of the tourist possibilities in the area. Legislator Walrath mentioned the Articles that the Citizen published last year on "It's a Wonderful Life", and wondered if the idea could be expanded for tourism.

Child Care Provider Appreciation Day in Cayuga County - Friday, May 7, 1999

presented to Josette Craine, Family Day Care Provider; Patty Cuff, Day Care

Specialist at Learning Day Care Center at BOCES; Judith Valenti-Fox, Group

Day Care Provider; Judith Bryant, Family Day Care Provider; Crystal Purcell,

Resource Specialist for the Child Care Council of the Finger Lakes, Inc.

Josette Craine expressed her deep appreciation to the Child Care Council. Judith Valenti-Fox indicated that it is up to the Child Care Workers to lead the children in the right direction.

Workers Memorial Day in Cayuga County, Friday, May 28, 1999 presented to

Marilyn Cowen representative of Local 806 CSEA on behalf of working families and in memory of Vincent Spinelli and Sabrina Kolakowski.

PRESENTATIONS: Judy Wright, Pam Crosby, Brian Goodnough - Cornell Co-Operative Extension - 4-H. Ms. Crosby indicated that 4-H provided an environment for a place to learn. Cayuga County has 213 children in traditional 4-H clubs. The 1998 Outstanding 4-h'er of the year was awarded to Brian Goodnough of Scipio Center. Mr. Goodnough addressed the Legislature with his experiences and accomplishments during his time in 4-H.

James Hotaling - Recommendation for Action re: DNA Study Results of Owasco Lake. Mr. Hotaling reported that wildlife, agriculture, humans and pets were all part of the problem. Aggressive work is going to begin to discourage geese and ducks from the Emerson Park beach from dawn to dawn. The park will also install "Don't Feed the Ducks" signs and put forth an effort to inform the public. Area farmers are also working on Nutrient Management. Nadia Niniowsky, Water Quality Management, indicated that the whole team had been working diligently on the problem.

Legislator Dempsey asked how the compliance on plans was coming. Mr. Hotaling replied that thirteen large farms in the Owasco Lake Watershed are participating. Chairman Standbrook announced that Ms. Niniowsky has done a good job in Water Quality Management and that she had been appointed the new Deputy Clerk of the Legislature.

PRIVILEDGE OF THE FLOOR: Legislator Lockwood for Captain Swain, New York State Police. Captain Swain thanked the Town of Aurelius for the new building. He announced an open house in Lyons on June 26, 1999. Legislator Lockwood mentioned that new patrols had been added. Captain Swain announced that another new recruit would arrive in the next few weeks.

The Captain also said that he had recently read an article on using Falcons to keep Geese and Ducks away from certain areas.

1. New York State Assoc. of Counties - receipt of Resolutions 139-99, 141-99

2. Resolution from Wayne County - Approval of Job Training Plan for the Service Delivery

Area.

3. Resolution from Putnam County - DMV License Renewals

4. NYS Assembly - Home Rule Requests

5. Assemblyman Fessenden - receipt of Res. 139, 140 and 141-99

6. Inmate Services for March, 1999

7. Assemblywoman Elizabeth O'C. Little - receipt of Res. 139

8. OTB minutes from February

9. Town of Fleming Planning Board - support of the "Functional Plan for Emerson Park"

10. Town of Cato - notice of May 4th Public Hearing - proposed local law #1

11. Letter from Chairman Standbrook to Congressman Walsh in reference to the Proceeds of

Tobacco Litigation

MINUTES: For Reading - February 16, 1999 and March 16, 1999

Legislator Lockwood made a motion to send the letter on Tobacco Litigation to the proper representatives.

The motion was approved 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

APPOINTMENTS: Cayuga County Community Services Board - 4 year term - no compensation

Virginia M. Ellis, 189 Burtis Point, Auburn, NY 13021

Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority - 3 yr. Unexpired term - 12/31/01

Michael Vitale, 1768 Turnpike Rd., Auburn, NY 13021

Legislator Lockwood made a motion to approved the above appointments. The appointments were approved by voice vote.

Chairman Standbrook announced that the May 20th meeting would be held in Aurora. The May 17th meeting will be a Committee of the Whole, in place of the Ways & Means meeting.

Legislator Dempsey requested a special notice to be sent out to remind the Legislators of the meetings.

Legislator Marshall addressed the Legislature in reference to the Auburn Hospital. He was not allowed to vote at a recent meeting of the Board. The Health & Human Services Committee voted to allow Mr. Catto to present a proposal to allow the County to enter into a partnership with the Hospital. The Hospital would not consider. He is concerned that the Hospital could be strongly changed and this wouldn’t be in the best interest of the citizens. He indicated that The Bristol Group is designing Strategic Long Term Goals for the Hospital. It is his belief that this has to be taken seriously.

Legislator DeRosa thanked Legislator Marshall for his work with the Hospital. Legislator Dempsey questioned why Legislator Marshall was not being allowed to vote. He suggested that the Hospital Board be invited to the next meeting. Chairman Standbrook indicated that they had been invited in the past, but declined to attend. Legislator Marshall suggested that the best course may be to contact the Senators and Assemblymen.

Legislator Marshall reported that the Jail Construction project was on, if not ahead of schedule. He anticipates the Architect to have plans in the next thirty days.

Chairman Standbrook indicated that the County would use Bond Appreciation Notes this year to help fund the Project.

Dr. Golladay, President of Cayuga Community College was present. He mentioned that two of the College Trustees were also present, Ms. Josephine Aversa-Lynch and Ms. Judith Valenti-Fox. The Math Team finished in first place in New York and Lee Giateri placed first in the individual competition. Three Cayuga Honors Students were recently accepted to transfer to Cornell and one will be going to SUNY ESF. The College along with the County Planning Dept. made a presentation on a Model for the NASA RAC Project. One firm has already moved into the area.

By: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud Chairperson, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Legislature did at its regular Meeting on April 20, 1999, audit claims against the County of Cayuga in the aggregate sum $ 356,655.42, now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature file a certified list of claims so audited with the County Treasurer, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he hereby is authorized and directed to pay the several claims so audited and charge the amounts to the several appropriations made therefore in the County Budget adopted on October 20, 1998.

Signed by Marshall, Dudley, Palega, Lamphere and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chair Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 50, adopted April 11, 1978, authorize the Finance Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for Electric and Gas service, and Water and Sewer service, for February, 1999,

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 184, adopted August 14, 1984, authorize the Ways & Means Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for telephone service, and Landfill Service, and

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments as follows:

Electric and Gas: $ 56,046.04

Water and Sewer: $ 724.48

Telephone: $ 25,801.28

Landfill: $

RESOLVED, that said payments be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chair Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Ways & Means Committee approved the payment of all Central Services,

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to credit the various revenue accounts and charge the following departments' .40 Accounts (Contractual Expenditures) in accordance with attached schedules:

DEPARTMENT CREDIT AMOUNT

Central Purchasing A1275 3086.71

Central Reproduction A1271 1211.34

Total $ 4298.05

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Dr. Walrath, Chairman

Health & Human Services Committee

WHEREAS, said Committee had audited and authorized payment in the amount of $115,741.37 for the month of March 1999, now therefore be it

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payment in the amount of $115,741.37 for the month of March 1999, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Valenti.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: DAVID WALRATH, CHAIRMAN OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

WHEREAS, The Director of the Office for the Aging presented bills for service providers in regard to operation of the Senior Nutrition Program, to the County Treasurer for payment pursuant to Resolution No. 297, duly adopted on June 21, 1994, which claims total $6,340.36 covering the period through 4/5/99 and have been paid as set forth on the attached lists; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the aforesaid claims shall become part and parcel of the full legislative audit for the office for the Aging

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Valenti, Dudley, Palega.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chair Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 24-97, adopted January 21, 1997, authorize the Finance Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for Thruway Tolls, and,

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments as follows:

March, 1999 - $ 154.25

RESOLVED, that said payments be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO PAY CLAIMS AGAINST VARIOUS CAPITAL "H" PROJECTS.

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, claims have been received in regard to various Capital "H" Projects previously established by the County;and

WHEREAS, said claims have been reviewed and approved by the interested oversight committees; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized to directed to pay the following claims and charge the same to the appropriate Capital "H" Projects:

1. Project #96-4 (Implementation of New Aerial Photographyand Monumentation):

TRAVIS REYNOLDS:

Mailing Reimbursement……………………………………………………………………..$ 27.00

2. Project #96-8 (Renovations to Cayuga County N. Home):

3. Project #96-9 (Acquiring various hardware, software &professional service for County Health Dept., et al.):

4. Project #97-8 (Bicentennial Project):

LAUREL AUCHAMPAUGH:

Cases Unlimited Inv. #16955………………………………………………………………….$ 9.24

Gift Cert. Savings Bonds…………… .………………………………………………………..$ 75.00

Ames Receipt dated 3/26/99…………..……………………………………………………….$ 19.96

SUSAN E. MARTENEY:

Rag Shop Receipt dated 2/28/99……………………………………………………………….$ 11.30

Bob's True Value Receipt dated 3/6/99 ….……………………………………………… …..$ 5.60

Walmart Receipt dated 3/5/99…………….…………………………………………………..$ 5.88

THE CITIZEN:

Statement of Account dated 11/1……………… ……………………………………………$ 175.00

THE JACOBS PRESS:

Inv. #22552………………………………………………………………………………….$ 116.00

Inv. #25651………………………………………………………………………………….$ 193.00

CROWLEY GLASS CO.:

Inv. #20382………………………………………………………………………………….$ 38.00

NEWTON:

Inv. #888846…………………………………………………………………………………$ 466.87

TOM ELDRED:

Inv. #'s 9117 & 9129…………………………………………………………………………$ 38.00

CAYUGA COUNTY LEGISLATURE:

Inv. #1……………………………………………………………………………………… .$ 29.04

PHOTOMASTER COLOR LAB:

Inv. #9267…………………………………………………………………………………….$ 37.00

NASH'S:

Inv. #13904……………………………………………………………………………… …$ 30.50

5. Project #97-9 (Acquiring additional Hardware, Updates of Current Software and Conversion of

EXECUTIVE OFFICE SYSTEMS:

Agreement for Professional Services………… .………………………… …………… …$5,000.00

A G OPEN SYSTEMS:

6. Project #97-14 (E-911 Addition & Jail Intake Remodelingat the Public Safety Bldg.):

7. Project #97-23 (Technical Consultant Services for Needs Assessment, Design and Project Oversite of E-911

RCC CONSULTANTS, INC.:

Inv. #0009198-IN…………………………………………………………………………….…….…$7,140.00

8. Project #98-1 (Authorizing purchase of Knights of Columbus Real Property next to the County

9. Project #98-7 (Acquisition of Data Processing Equipment for various County Departments and installation

of telephone systems within the Public Safety Bldg. and County N. Home Complex):

WORLDWIDE TRADE CORP.:

Inv. #TS-23428-L9…………………………………………………………………………..$ 769.00

10. Project #98-10 (Replacement of Pavilion Porch Roof & Additional Improvements to Ward O'Hara Ag. Museum):

11. Project #98-13 (NYSDEC FL-LOWPA Grant):

12. Project #98-15 (Implementation of NYS 1998 Chip Fab Program):

13. Project #98-21 (Records Retention Archival Storage Grant):

14. Project #98-25 (Preliminary Study Engineering Services Associated with Fire Safety Training

15. Project #99-1 (Acquisition of Sheriff's Patrol Vehicles):

16. Inv. #530404770001………………………………………………………………………………..$2,389.83
17. FINGERLAKES COMMUNICATION CO. INC.:
18. Inv. #27380…………………………………………………………………………………………$2,638.75
19. WARNOCK FLEET:
20. Inv. # 57855…………………………………………………………………………………………$20,798.99
21. Inv. #57856……………………………………………………………………………………….$21,010.41
22. Inv. #57857……………………………………………………………………………………….$21,010.41
23. Inv. #57858……………………………………………………………………………………….$21,010.41
24. Inv. #57859……………………………………………………………………………………….$21,010.41
25. Inv. #57926……………………………………………………………………………………….$20,798.99
26. Inv. #57927……………………………………………………………………………………….$20,798.99
27. Inv. #57928……………………………………………………………………………………….$20,798.99
28. Inv. #57929……………………………………………………………………………………….$22,935.41
29. Inv. #57930……………………………………………………………………………………….$22,935.41
30. Inv. #57931……………………………………………………………………………………….$22,935.41
31. Inv. #57932……………………………………………………………………………………….$22,935.41
32. Inv. #57933……………………………………………………………………………………….$22,935.41
33. Inv. #57863……………………………………………………………………………………….$20,798.99

16. Project #99-2 (Formerly Aquatic Vegetation Control):

17. Project #99-3 (Cayuga County NY Problem-Solving & Prevention Partnership on School-Related Threats):

18. Project #99-5 (1999 Cayuga County Parks & Trails Projects):

And be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Mr. Ed Bowen, Chairman Public Works Committee

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 212, adopted December 4th, 1979, authorized the Public Works Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against the Cayuga County Motor Pool Division of the Cayuga County Highway Department, and

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments in the amount of $ 489.88 for the audit of March 17th, 1999 now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Palega, Secaur, Lockwood.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Mr. Ed Bowen, Chairman Public Works Committee

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 212, adopted December 4th, 1979, authorized the Public Works Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against the Cayuga County Motor Pool Division of the Cayuga County Highway Department, and

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments in the amount of $ 12,280.65 for the audit of April 7th, 1999 now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Palega, Secaur, Lockwood.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Mr. Edward Bowen, Chairman, Public Works Committee

Whereas, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 42, adopted March 9, 1976, authorize the Public Works Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against the Highway Fund, Machinery Fund and Capital "H" Fund,

Whereas, said Committee has audited and authorized payments in the amount of $563,294.40 for the month of March, 1999, therefore, be it

Resolved that said payment be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Palega, Secaur, Lockwood.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chair Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, this Legislature did by Resolution No. 1-99, adopted January 01, 1999, authorize the

Ways & Means Committee of the County Legislature to audit and pay all claims against Cayuga County for Credit Card Charges, and,

WHEREAS, said Committee has audited and authorized payments as follows:

March, 1999 - $ 2618.25

RESOLVED, that said payments be part and partial payment of the full audit of this Board.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, several county agencies are required by law to advertise legal notices in area media from time to time, and

WHEREAS, several of the officially designated newspapers offer a discount for prompt payment of legal Advertising invoices, and

WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the County to take advantage of the prompt payment discounts by paying these invoices prior to the legislative audit of claims, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized to process legal Advertising invoices for payment by the Cayuga County Treasurer prior to the monthly legislative audit, and be it further

RESOLVED, that a monthly report of said payments shall be provided to each legislator on a monthly basis. Total - $2,845

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Mr. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 268 of the Laws of 1997, the New York State Legislature did authorize the Cayuga County Legislature to extend the additional one percent sales tax in order to give relief from the ever-increasing burden upon County real property taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, the said authorization is due to expire on August 31, 1999 and in order to extend it beyond that point, State legislation is necessary; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to request of this County Legislature by its Resolution No. 40-99 adopted January 19, 1999, our State Legislators have prepared a Home Rule Statute giving the County of Cayuga authority to extend the additional 1% sales tax from September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2001 and said Legislation bears Senate No.3265 and Assembly No.6283, being entitled "An act to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the additional one percent sales tax in the county of Cayuga"; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article IX of the Constitution, this County Legislature of the county of Cayuga hereby requests enactment of the above referenced State Legislation entitled "An act to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the additional one percent sales tax in the county of Cayuga".

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by 2/3 roll call vote, 210/0/34, all members present voting aye, except excused Bowen and Michaud.

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, NEW YORK ATLANTIC-INLAND, INC. has submitted bills for quarterly reimbursement for periodic inspections in accordance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to make payment for the Fire Prevention Inspection Activity in the total amount of $725.75 to NEW YORK ATLANTIC-INLAND, INC., as itemized on the following:

Invoice No. FI-109-15-15-99..........$ 100.75

Invoice No. FI-109-15-16-99..........$ 625.00

And be it further

RESOLVED, that the costs incurred for the periodic Fire Prevention Inspections shall be charged back to the appropriate political subdivision and that the Treasurer shall make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the same.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, the County has engaged O’Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc. to conduct a survey of the heating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems at the Cayuga County Courthouse; and

WHEREAS, a preliminary study has resulted in the recommendation that, due to the age and inflexibility of the existing equipment, the heating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems at the Cayuga County Courthouse should be completely replaced; and

WHEREAS, the County favors a new design for complete renovation of the Courthouse HVAC systems which would provide the most energy-efficient systems, with appropriate zoning for occupant comfort, and, at the same time, maintain the historic character of the Courthouse; and

WHEREAS, the Architecture Fee for Phase 1 of this project, for preliminary design and specifications, including the asbestos survey, is set at an amount not to exceed $22,500.00; now, therefore, in order to carry out said project and properly account for the same, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to establish Capital "H" Project #99-9 (Phase l, Preliminary Design of HVAC System at the County Courthouse, Including Required Asbestos Survey) in an amount not to exceed $22,500.00, source of funding to be provided by the issuance of a statutory installment bond, or serial bonds, and/or in-house borrowings for a period not to exceed seven (7) years, which shall be amortized in future operating budgets for the Cayuga County Buildings Department. The exact choice or terms and type of borrowing and authority to issue and renew obligations is hereby delegated to the County Treasurer, subject to the provisions of Section 30 (b) of the Local Finance Law requiring the Treasurer to file a certificate with the Legislature Clerk relating to said issuance or renewal. The Certificate of the County Treasurer authorizing the issuance of the obligation pursuant to this resolution shall have an estoppel clause as provided for in Title 6 of the Local Finance Law.

It is hereby deemed and designated that the period of probable usefulness of the original object or purpose for which the obligations herein authorized are to be issued is ten (10) years and that subdivision 13 of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law applies thereto; and be it further

RESOLVED, that , at the discretion of the County Treasurer, this resolution shall be published by the Clerk of the Legislature and thereafter the validity of the obligations authorized by this resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding con testing such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature be and he is hereby authorized to sign any documents necessary to carry out this project and the County Treasurer is authorized to sign the necessary financial documents in regard to the same; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall and Lepak, Dempsey, Secaur.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by 2/3 roll call vote, 210/0/34 all members present voting aye, except excused Bowen and Michaud.

THE 911 ADDRESS PROJECT.

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, the 911 address project will necessitate hands-on alignment of tax parcels to addresses so that the database is set up correctly and tax bills are received by the taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, the computer in the Cayuga County real Property Services’ Office will not perform the three-way match necessary between the current address, E-911 address and mailing address, which will therefore require hand-entering of this information; and

WHEREAS, this individual review and data entry covering most of the 27,000 parcels in Cayuga County, will necessitate the hiring of three (3) full-time temporary positions in the Cayuga County Real Property Services’ Office for a period of three months at the rate of $7.50 per hour with an estimated cost of $12,500.00, plus $2,500 for supplies and incidentals, for a total estimated cost of $15,000.00; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Director of Real Property Services is hereby authorized to hire three (3) full-time temporary employees for a period of three months in accord with the above that will be classified and titled by the Cayuga County Civil Service Commission ; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the above-stated expenditures shall be paid from appropriated funds provided in the 1999 Operating Budget for Real Property Services; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Herbert D. Marshall, Jr., Chairman Judicial & Public Safety and

Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman Ways & Means

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Sheriff's Department was awarded a $139,200 Grant from the United States Department of Justice Violence Against Women's Grants Office to create the Cayuga County Order of Protection Coordination Unit in the Cayuga County Sheriff's Department, and

WHEREAS, Resolution 267-97 (attached hereto) authorized original acceptance of this grant, and

WHEREAS, the grant program has $11,428 remaining funds, and

WHEREAS, in order to carry out the terms of the program, the Cayuga County Sheriff s Order of Protection Coordination Unit Budget must be amended so as to provide the appropriations necessary to support the services associated with the grant,

NOW, after due deliberation it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Sheriff is authorized to continue to accept the said Grant, and it is further

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to amend the 1999 County Budget for the Cayuga County Sheriffs Order of Protection Coordination Unit in the following manner:

DECREASE ACCOUNT:

#A-3112.1 - $10,295

#A-3112.2 - $2,800

#A-3112.4(0049) - $3,295

#A-3112.4(0112) - $2,545

#A-3112.4(0074) - $1,655

And it is further

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to make the necessary journal

and accounting entries to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall , Lepak, Secaur, Lockwood, Netti, Dudley.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

by: Herbert Marshall, chairman, Judicial & Public Safety

committee

Joseph Michaud, chairman, Ways & Means committee

Whereas, the Cayuga County Jail is continually overcrowded; and

Whereas, the county jail facility is in the process of being expanded; and

Whereas, due to the overcrowding and expansion process another sergeant position is needed for supervision of the facility and inmates; and

Whereas, the sheriff jail budget has funding within the 1999 budget to fund such position; now therefore it be resolved, that the sheriff be allowed to create and fill one correction sergeant position in the county jail

effective this date, and, be it further

Resolved, that the sheriff be authorized to fill this position in accordance with the sheriffs 1999 compensation plan, in a manner consistent with civil service rules and regulations and the policies of the County of Cayuga.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall , Lepak, Secaur, Lockwood, Netti, Dudley.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Hon. Herbert D. Marshall, Jr., Chairman

Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

Whereas, the Cayuga County Correctional Facility has utilized New York State Office of General Services generated state contract pricing for procuring food products in bulk for the facility kitchen during

the past year.

Whereas, the Under Sheriff wishes to go to bid for bulk food purchases to obtain a comparison to the

State Contract. It is believed that on several items the correctional facility could obtain better pricing on

heavily used items.

Be it resolved, that the Clerk of the Cayuga County Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to advertise and receive sealed bids for the procurement of bulk food products.

Signed by Marshall, Secaur, Lockwood, Lepak and Netti.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Herbert D. Marshall, Jr., Chairman Judicial & Public Safety and

Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman Ways & Means

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County District Attorney's Office has been awarded a $30,600

Grant from the New York State Crime Victims Board to continue operation of victim/Witness

Services Program out of the District Attorney's Office, and

WHEREAS, the grant program requires the District Attorney to continue in his office the exempt non-competitive position of "Victim/Witness Coordinator," and

WHEREAS, in order to carry out the terms of the program, the District Attorney's 1999 Budget must be amended so as to provide the appropriations and revenues necessary to support the services associated with the grant,

NOW, after due deliberation it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the District Attorney is authorized to accept the said Grant, and it is further

RESOLVED, that a full-time exempt non-competitive position of "Victim/Witness Coordinator" is continued in the District Attorney's Office with an annual salary of $24,480 and shall be placed in Part II of the 1999 compensation plan for the County of Cayuga, and it is further

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to amend the 1999 County Budget for the District Attorney in the following manner:

INCREASE:

REVENUE ACCOUNT

A 3033 STATE AID - DA VICTIM/WITNESS...$30,600

($15,300 to be appropriated in the 1999 County Budget and the balance of

$15,300 to be appropriated in the 2000 Budget, together with any unexpended

balance for the 1999 Fiscal Year).

and

INCREASE:

A.1167.100..................................................$12,240.00

A.1167.400..................................................$590.00

A.1167.800..................................................$2,469.00

and it is further

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to make the necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish the foregoing, and it is further

RESOLVED, that in the event the source of State funding for this position ceases, the said position created shall be abolished.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall, Secaur, Netti, Lockwood and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Dr. David Walrath, Chairperson of Health & Human Services Committee

Mr. Joseph Michaud, Chairperson of Ways & Means Committee

Whereas, the Cayuga County Legislature has previously authorized the position of the Southwest EMS Deputy Coordinator for the Cayuga County Emergency Medical Services, and

Whereas, this position was and is necessary to provide assistance and be an EMS resource at emergency medical calls for the Southwest District of Cayuga County, and

Whereas, this position was previously held by Mr. William Schonfeld, who has had to resign due to personal reasons, now

Therefore be it resolved, that the Cayuga County Deputy Director for Emergency Medical Services, Roman Rotko, and the Director of Emergency Services, Ronald G. Raymond, be allowed to fill this position of Southwest Deputy EMS Coordinator by the appointment of Mr. Timothy Perkins of Scipio Fire Dept.

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Valenti, Palega and Netti.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Dr. David Walrath, Chairperson of Health & Human Services Committee

Mr. Joseph Michaud, Chairperson of Ways & Means Committee

Whereas, the Central New York Regional EMS Council has awarded the Cayuga County EMS a grant of $1,000.00 to be used in funding an EMS training seminar program (letter of approval is attached), and

Whereas, this training program will be held on September 11, 1999 at the Holiday Inn, Auburn, and

Whereas, upon receipt of copies of paid invoices, the Central NY Regional EMS Council will send Cayuga County EMS reimbursement of these billings to a total of $1,000.00, and

Whereas, the Cayuga County EMS requires these funds to reimburse the corresponding line item in the 1999 Contractual Budget, now

Therefore be it resolved, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be and is hereby authorized and directed to amend the Cayuga County EMS 1999 Contractual Budget (4072.4) in the following manner:

Re-establish revenue line #3473 for the reimbursement of these funds from the Central NY Regional EMS Council.

Increase account #4072.4 line item #.0067 (conference expense) $1,000.00

(to cover expense of Holiday Inn)

And be it further resolved, that the County Treasurer be and is hereby authorized and directed to make the necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish the same.

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Valenti, Palega and Netti.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: David Walrath, Chairman, Health & Human Services Committee

WHEREAS, the County of Cortland has agreed to be the Administrative Entity and the Grant Recipient for the Cayuga Cortland Service Delivery Area, AND

WHEREAS, the rights and obligations of the respective counties in the Service Delivery Area and the Private Industry Council must be formalized by an agreement to be signed by each County in the Service Delivery Area and the Private Industry Council, AND

WHEREAS said agreement must be executed by July 1, 1999, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature be and is hereby authorized to execute the attached agreement with the Cayuga Cortland Private Industry Council and with Cortland County; said agreement shall be in a form approved by the County Attorney , AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, THAT THE Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature be and is hereby authorized to execute such agreements with agencies of the State of New York as are necessary to conduct programs authorized under the Job Training Partnership Act for the period beginning July 1, 1999 and ending June 30, 2000.

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Valenti.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Dr. David Walrath, Chairman, Health & Human Services Committee

WHEREAS, Pursuant to the Job Training Partnership Act (P.L. 97-300), as amended and revised, annual Job Training Plans are required to be submitted for the Cayuga Cortland Service Delivery Area, AND

WHEREAS, the Health & Human Services Committee has reviewed the said Job Training Plans, AND

WHEREAS, said Job Training Plans must be signed by the Cayuga Cortland Private Industry Council Chairperson and the Chief Elected Officials in Cayuga and Cortland counties, AND

WHEREAS, said plans are to be submitted to the New York State Department of Labor by April 1999, for the period that begins July 1, 1999 and ends June 30, 2000, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute the Job Training Plans and related documents and contracts for the period outlined in the Job Training Plans.

Signed by Walrath, Netti, Marshall, Lepak, Lamphere, DeRosa, Valenti.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Dr. David Walrath, Chairman, Health and Human Services Subcommittee

WHEREAS, the Governmental Operations Committee has given approval for the purchase of two (2) copiers at the Cayuga County Community Mental Health Center following a review of market research provided by the mental health department, and

WHEREAS, the current leases for machines at the mental health center are expiring this year, and should be replaced in the interest of efficiency and economy, and

WHEREAS, the machines to be purchased by the mental health center are available through State Contract #PC54568, and

WHEREAS, the funds to pay the cost of the copy machines are available for in the 1999 County Mental Health Budget: Account A4310.200, and Account A4311.200 ; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby ordered and directed to purchase two (2) SHARP SF-2040 copier machines at the price of $5,515.00 each, for a total of $11,030.00 from Usherwood Copier Products, Syracuse, NY.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall, DeRosa, and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: David Walrath, Chairperson

Health & Human Services Committee

and

Joseph Michaud, Chairperson

Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, two key positions will be vacated within the accounting section of the Public Health Department and new personnel will be hired from Civil Service Eligible lists; and

WHEREAS, a cross-training period will be needed for a smooth transition of duties to the new staff members; and

WHEREAS, funding for these cross-training positions are within the current 1999 budget; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the position of Temporary Principal Account Clerk Typist and Temporary Senior Account Clerk be created for a period not to exceed two months as per Civil Service Law, Section 64 (2) and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Director of Health & Human Services be authorized to fill these positions in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations and the polices of the County of Cayuga

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall, Walrath, DeRosa, Valenti, Netti and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Dr. David Walrath, Chairman

Health & Human Services Committee

and

Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman

Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature authorized and accepted a management study that included the Health & Human Services

Department; and

WHEREAS, the study recommended downsizing and the elimination of positions within the Department; and

WHEREAS, it will be required to complete the downsizing in phases because the study indicated that computerization of functions must take place before certain positions are eliminated; and

WHEREAS, phase I of the downsizing include positions that are presently or will be shortly vacant and no existing employees will be discharged; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the following positions be abolished:

Human Services.........1 Principal Social Welfare Examiner

2 Social Welfare Examiners

1 Caseworker

Health Services........2 Typist Positions

1 Environmental Engineer Position

1 Typist Manpower Position

1 Billing Clerk Manpower Position

and be it further

RESOLVED,that the following positions are now vacant, will remain vacant and be earmarked (abolished when legally approved by Civil Service):

Human Services.........1 Social Welfare Examiner

Administration.........1 Clerk Position

1 Data Entry Operator Position

and be it further

RESOLVED, that after the County Legislature passes a resolution accepting grant funds to amend the Human Services Budget to transfer Welfare-to-Work funds to Cayuga County Health & Human Services that three (3) existing and experienced Social Welfare Examiner positions be transferred to the grant, and that the Director of Health & Human Services be required to certify to the Health & Human Services

Committee and the Civil Service Commission each year by May 1st, that the Grant is still funding these positions at the same level as the previous year, or three (3) examiners in the Human Services

Division will be abolished; and therefore, these examiner positions are not funded except for in-kind services by the County tax levy, but by a grant; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a full time Sr. Stenographer position be changed to a part-time Sr. Stenographer position (less than 17.5 hours per week) in accordance with the management study and be it further

RESOLVED, that the above mentioned proposal which calls for the elimination of 9 positions, 3 positions will remain vacant and earmarked for abolishment when Civil Service Rules can be met, and one-half (1/2) of a Senior Stenographer position be eliminated, and 3 positions transferred to a grant (to be abolished when the Grant ends) for a total of 15.5 positions and a savings of $386,275 that will not be charged to the County Budget in accordance with the Management Study.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall, Walrath, DeRosa, Valenti, Netti and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: David L. Walrath, Chairman

Health and Human Services Committee

And

Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman

Ways and Means Committee

Whereas, the Long Term Care Access Office was established to be the central access point for long term services for County residents, the lead County agency for long term care planning and system problem resolution and

Whereas, the Office coordinates the work of the County departments in long term care to reduce and or eliminate any duplication, assure quality services and work to contain costs in long term care, NOW THERE FORE BE IT

Resolved, that staff be assigned from the Long Term Care Access Office to monitor and approve the granting of and continuing eligibility for Medicaid Short Term Nursing Home Placements, (monitoring shall include patient assessment and record review). Individuals granted this short term placement must have a high probability of discharging from the nursing home. Once granted, the chronic care nursing home payment is waived and these individuals are allowed to keep funds in the amount of $612.00 per month to maintain a community residence for up to 6 months. Without the Short Term Waiver, these funds would be used toward cost of the nursing home care, thereby reducing Medicaid expenditures. The Long Term Care Access Office staff will ensure the appropriateness of granting and continuation of Short Term Nursing Home Placements and monitor that Medicaid is not reimbursing the cost of nursing home care when that level of care is no longer required.

Signed by Lamphere, Marshall, Walrath, DeRosa, Valenti, Netti and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: David L. Walrath, Chairman

Health and Human Services Committee

And

Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman

Ways and Means Committee

Whereas, budgeted Nurse vacancies currently exist in the Department of Health and Human Services, and

Whereas, the timely filling of these positions is critical to the operation of the Certified Home Health Agency/Community Health Services, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

Resolved, that the Director of Health and Human Services be authorized and directed to fill these nursing positions, when the need arises to secure the necessary staff to provide proper patient care, in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of the County of Cayuga and Cayuga County Civil Service Commission

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall, Walrath, DeRosa, Valenti, Netti and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

RESOLUTION NO. 172-99To Temporarily Fill a Director of Administrative Services Positionand Temporarily Change the Salary.BY: Dr. David Walrath, Chairman Health & Human Services Committee

and

Mr. Joseph Michaud, Chairman

Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, we are in receipt of the recent and unexpected resignation of the Deputy Director of Health & Human Services/Controller on April 16, 1999, and

WHEREAS, there is a need for someone to oversee the financial division of the Health & Human Services Department, and

WHEREAS, the previous title for this position was Director of Administrative Services and was occupied by Paul Vitale; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Director of Health & Human Services be authorized to fill the position of Director of Administrative Services on a temporary basis for a period of time not to exceed July 31, 1999; and be it

RESOLVED, that the salary for the Deputy Director of Health & Human Services/Controller be transferred to the Director of Administrative Services on a temporary basis; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Treasurer be authorized and directed to make the necessary journal and accounting entries to accomplish the same.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall, Walrath, DeRosa, Valenti, Netti and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Him. Bad Lamphere & Hon. Chester Palega, Co-Chairs - Government Operations Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature has established a Bicentennial Commission to organize activities to celebrate the County's 200 Anniversary; and

WHEREAS am of the working committees of this commission consists of a Beautification. Committee delegated to plant trees, shrubs, and flowers on county medians. in county parks, and other public areas; and

WHEREAS, the Beautification Committee has actively solicited donations of money, time or materials from county residents, private: families and organizations; and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation District's AmeriCorps members will be used to assist with all aspects of the project from planning to planting; and

WHEREAS, the beautification Committee wishes to match donations received by applying for a Forestry Grant through the Now York State Department of Environmental Conservation in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign an for a Forestry Grant through the New York Sate Department of Environmental Conservation for matching funds from donations received for the beautification of area medians and parks: and. be it

RESOLVED that the funding for the local match for this grant will be donations given to the Bicentennial Commission, Beautification Committee.

Signed by Lamphere, Secaur, Palega, DeRosa.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: MR. LAMPHERE & MR. PALEGA CO-CHAIRS, GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

MR. MICHAUD, CHAIRPERSON, WAY & MEANS COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the copier currently in use in the Cayuga County Clerk’s Office was leased on February 1996

is now over 3 years old and requiring calls for frequent, repairs and maintenance, and the lease has expired.

WHEREAS, funds have been appropriated in the 1999 Cayuga County Clerk’s Office budget for the lease of a copier (Acct 1410).

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Clerk’s Office has obtained quotes from different local vendors and the low bidder is Northern Business Systems.

NORTHERN BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Toshiba 3560 New

(3 year lease)

FEATURES COVERED

Auto Document Feeder

Duplexing ( Double Sided Printing)

Able to use 3 paper sizes (8 ½" x 11", 8 ½"x 14" & 11"x 17") in separate draws

Reduction/Enlargement

10 Bin Sorter

120,000 Copier per year

Lease includes all parts, labor, drums, toner & developer. Anything over 120,000 copies is $.013 per copy.

35 copies per minute.

Monthly Lease

$124.00 monthly lease machine

$139.00 supplies, service Guaranteed 4 hour service

$263.00 total contract locked in for 3 years

Toshiba is offering a $200.00 direct rebate on lease and everything furnished except paper.

WHEREAS, the Toshiba 3560 (New), is the best quote the amount of $263.00 per monthly lease now.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a lease agreement for 3 years at the cost of $263.00 per month for a Toshiba 3560.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall, DeRosa and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By: Mr. Lamphere & Mr. Palega, Co-Chairs, Government Operations

Mr. Michaud, Chairperson, Ways & Means Committee

Whereas a need has developed for a small copier in the new records center.

Whereas, funds have been appropriated in the 1999 Cayuga County Records Retention budget for the purchase of a copier. (acct 1413)

Whereas, the purchase Cayuga County Records Retention has obtained quotes from different local vendors and the low bidder was Northern Business Systems.

NORTHERN BUSINESS SYSTEMS

TOSHIBA 1370 DESKTOP COPIER (NEW)

Features covered:

Reduction & Enlargement

2 Drawer tray for paper

24,000 copies

13 copies per minute

Purchase price $975.00

Whereas, the Toshiba 1370 (new), is the best quote in the amount of $975.00 purchase price now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a agreement to purchase the Toshiba model 1370 for $975.00.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall, DeRosa and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Mr. Lamphere and Mr. Palega, Co-Chairs, Government Operations Committee

Mr. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

Dr. Walrath, Chairman, Health & Human Services Committee

Whereas, the copier currently in use in the Office for the Aging was purchased on 1/15/91 and is now 8 years old and requiring weekly service calls for repairs and maintenance, and

Whereas, funds have been appropriated in the 1999 Cayuga County Office for the Aging Budget for the lease of a copier (Acct. 6772) and

Whereas, the Office for the Aging has obtained quotes from three different local vendors as follows:

Cayuga County Office for the Aging Cost Comparison of Copiers:

Features requested:

10 Bin Sorter

Auto Document Feeder

Double Sided Printing (Duplexing)

Able to use three paper sizes (81/2 x11, 8 1/2x14 & 11x17)

Reduction/Enlargement

60,000 Copies per year

Leased

Northern Business Systems The Document Company Copier Products, Sales & Service,

Inc.

Includes all parts, labor, Includes parts, labor, Does not include:

Drums, toner & developer toner, developer & Parts, drum, developer

Anything over 60,000 drum or toner

Copies is $0.13 per copy 30 copies per minute Anything over 60,000

Is $0.13 per copy

35 copies a minute Monthly lease @ $125

+ Basic Service 25 26 copies per minute

annually

+ Copy Charge @.0165 Monthly lease $124.80

@ 5000 copies per Ave. cost to OFA for

month 82.50 drum, developer & toner

Monthly lease $188 per month +43.75

(locked in for 3 years) Total 232.50 Total 168.55

(plus cost of parts unknown)

(Paper & staples extra on all machines)

Whereas, the Toshiba 3560 (new), is the best quote of the three, in the amount of $188 per monthly lease, now

Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a lease agreement for 3 years at the cost of $188 per month for a Toshiba 3560.

Signed by Lamphere, DeRosa, Valenti, Secaur, Palega, Walrath, Lepak, Netti, Michaud, Marshall and Bowen.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Mr. Bowen, Chairman, Public Works Committee

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 71-97 of 1997, duly adopted on February 18, 1997, a new Cayuga County Park Commission was established consisting of 7 members; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 218-98 adopted on May 19, 1998, the size of the Park Commission was increased to 9 members; and

WHEREAS, this included representation from the Sterling Commission , which presents a hardship for this member who is on both Commissions, due to a conflict of meeting schedules; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, in order to alleviate this problem, Resolution No. 218-98 of 1998 is hereby amended, changing subdivision h of Section 2 to read as follows:

And be it further

RESOLVED, that Section 4 of said Resolution No. 218-98 is also amended to read as follows:

4. The Commissioners from the Northern and Southern parts of the County, the

And be it further

RESOLVED, that except as specifically amended herein, said Resolution No. 218-98 shall remain in effect in all other respects.

Signed by Bowen, Michaud, Palega, Lockwood, Secaur.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By Edward Bowen, Chairman Public Works Committee.

Whereas the bid packets for the Stripping, Bituminous Concrete and Inplace Recycling allow for bid extensions if both parties are agreeable, and

Whereas these items were bid last year in 1998, and

Whereas, the successful bidders have been contacted and all have agreed to extend their successful bids and provided letters stating that are willing to extend their bids, and

Whereas, past experience has shown that the bid prices do not go down but generally up every time we bid these items, now therefore be it

Resolved, to approve the extension of the 1998 bids for Stripping, Bituminous Concrete and Inplace Recycling, and be it further

Resolved to authorize the Highway Superintendent to purchase off the bids using appropriated funds for road construction and maintenance activities.

Signed by Lockwood, Secaur and Palega.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

By Edward Bowen, Chairman Public Works Committee.

Whereas, the Public Works Committee has recommended that the County Highway Department continue to conduct snow removal operations on the State Highways, and

Whereas the previous agreements expire at the end of the 2000 season and the normal procedures are that the agreements are signed for 2 seasons out, now therefore be it

Resolved to authorize the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature to sign the Agreement to Extend Municipal Snow and Ice Control Agreement with The State of New York for the 2000-2001 season.

Signed by Lockwood, Secaur and Palega.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

RESOLUTION NO. 180-99

RESOLUTION FOR THE COUNTY CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THE SNOW REMOVAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNS FOR THE 1999-2000 SEASON.

By Edward Bowen, Chairman Public Works Committee.

Whereas, the County Highway Department is unable to conduct snow removal operations on all County Roads, and

Whereas, Section of 135-A of the Highway Law allows the County to enter into agreements for Snow Removal Operations with Towns, now therefore be it

Resolved to authorize the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature enter into and sign agreements with the Towns for Snow Removal Operations for the 1999-2000 winter season in the form of the standard agreement heretofore approved by the Public Works Committee.

Signed by Lockwood, Secaur and Palega.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye

By: Edward Bowen, Chairman, Public Works Committee

Whereas notice of bid for Liquid Bituminous Asphalt was advertised for and bids were opened on 9 April 1999; and

Whereas the products are purchased in dollar amounts exceeding $10,000; and

Whereas, the successful results are listed below:

ITEM/BIDDER SUIT- VESTAL PENN

KOTE ASPHALT CAN

GALLONS GALLONS GALLONS

STATE ITEMS 0-9000 9001+ 0-9000 9000+ 0-9000 9000+

RS-2 .47 .47

HFRS-2 .459 .463

HFMS-2 .542 .549

HFMS-2H .568 .57

CRS-2 .477 .488 .47

CMS-2 .542 .580

COUNTY ITEMS

AEP-M .479

HFMS-2C .530 .530

HFMS-2GWS .59 .59

HFMS-2GH .57 .57

HFMS-2ST .553 .553 .55

FIBER 2.23 3.95

PG-90 1.05 1.01

PG-150 1.10 1.06

PG-300 1.18 1.14

PUGMILL RENTAL/GAL W/OPERATOR .055 .050 .05

UP TO $ PER DAY W/OPERATOR 690.00 650.00 640.00

MIX PAVER RENTAL/GAL W/OPER .09 .099 .11

UP TO $ PER DAY W/OPER 1165.00 1200.00 1125.00

PAVER RENTAL/GAL W/OPER .12 .10 .13

UP TO $ PER DAY W/OPER 1350.00 1300.00 1200.00

SELF-PROPELLED CHIP SPREAD .08 .05 .05

UP TO $ PER DAY W/OPER 725.00 650.00 640.00

RUBBER TIRED/GAL UP TO 15,000

GAL ROLLER .065 .049 .06

Therefore be it resolved, to accept the bids for the Liquid Bituminous Materials as listed above; and be it further

Resolved to authorize the Highway Superintendent to purchase off the bids using appropriated funds for road construction and maintenance activities.

Signed by Lockwood, Secaur and Palega.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye

BY: MR. BOWEN, Chairman, Public Works Committee.

WHEREAS, the attached quotes were submitted by PEPSI-COLA and COCA COLA for exclusive dealership rights of their fountain products at Emerson Park for a 3-year period; and

WHEREAS, this Committee has reviewed these quotes and is of the opinion that PEPSI-COLA’s is the better of the two and recommends it; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a contract with PEPSI-COLA for the exclusive pouring rights of all Pepsi-Cola products, beginning in the Spring of 1999 and ending with the Summer of 2002, upon all of the terms and conditions set forth in the attached proposal.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall, Lockwood, Secaur and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye, except DeRosa voting no.

By: Edward Bowen, Chairman, Public Works Committee

Paul M. Dudley, Chairman, Planning & Economic Development Committee

Joseph T. Michaud, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, as the Howland Island’s Bridge owned by N.Y.S. Department of Transportation has been evaluated and closed to all vehicle traffic, and

WHEREAS, that has closed off access from Cayuga County to Howland’s Island where there are NYS boat launch facilities, as well as other recreational uses on the Island, and

WHEREAS, there are plans to remove the bridge and not replace it, thus closing all access to the Island from Cayuga County, and

WHEREAS, one component of the Cayuga County Tourism Program is ecology tourism for which Howland’s Island has enormous potential, and

WHEREAS, there is a strong probability that the NYSDOT will make $50,000 available for restoration, which would otherwise be used for demolition, and

WHEREAS, it is to the County’s advantage to evaluate what it would cost to repair the bridge and Novelli Engineering would do an on-site verification and load calculation necessary to prepare a detailed rehabilitation plan, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that Cayuga County hires Peter D. Novelli, PE, Consulting Engineer, for $2,500.00 to do an on-site inspection of the Howland Island’s bridge and prepare a cost estimate to repair the bridge, and be it further

RESOLVED, that $2500 be transferred from the contingency account to a Capital "H" account by the Cayuga County Treasurer, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign an agreement with Peter D. Novelli, PE Consulting Engineer, as described herein, and be it further

RESOLVED, that upon completion of the report and review by the Planning Board Staff, the Novelli Company be paid as per the proposed agreement dated March 10, 1999.

Signed by Dudley, Lockwood, Secaur and Palega.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by Roll Call Vote, 757/0/125, all members present voting aye, except excused, Michaud and Bowen.

WHEREAS, the State of New York provides financial aid for household hazardous waste programs; and

WHEREAS, the County of Cayuga herein called the MUNICIPALITY, has examined and duly considered the applicable laws of the State of New York and the MUNICIPALITY deems it to be in the public interest and benefit to file an application under these laws; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary that a Contract by and between THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, herein called the STATE, and the MUNICIPALITY be executed for such STATE Aid;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislature of the County of Cayuga

1. That the filing of an application in the form required by the State of New York in conformity with the applicable laws of the State of New York including all understanding and assurances contained in said application is hereby authorized.
2. That the Chairman of the Legislature or his designee is directed and authorized as the official representative of the MUNICIPALITY to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required and to sign the resulting contract if said application is approved by the STATE.
3. That the MUNICIPALITY agrees that it will fund the entire cost of said household hazardous waste program and will be reimbursed by the State for the State share of such costs. Such local funds have been appropriated in the 1999 County Budget in the amount of $25,000, Planning Department line item 8020.40164 Special Programs.
4. That five (5) Certified Copies of this Resolution be prepared and sent to the NYSDEC together with a complete application.
5. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Signed by Dudley, Dempsey, Walrath, Secaur and Lockwood.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Hon. Paul Dudley, Chairman, Planning & Economic Development Committee

WHEREAS, each locality in Cayuga County is entitled to one representative on the Cayuga County Planning board, and

WHEREAS, such nominations are to be submitted in January of each year except when particular defined circumstances such as the need to fill a vacancy requires action at another time of year, and

WHEREAS, a vacancy has arisen and is being filled by the Village of Cayuga, now therefore be it,

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature hereby authorizes the Chairman of the County Legislature appoint to the Cayuga County Planning Board Robert Pollard to represent the Village of Cayuga.

Signed by Dudley, Dempsey, Walrath, Secaur, Lockwood.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

WHEREAS, the County of Cayuga has been awarded funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the restoration of the Seawall at Emerson Park on Owasco Lake; and

WHEREAS, The Cayuga County Legislature has agreed to act as lead agency for the purpose of considering potential environmental impacts associated with this project; and

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature has prepared and reviewed an environmental assessment of this project and found that any potential negative impacts that the project may have can be adequately mitigated, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Legislature hereby determines that the issuance of a negative declaration under SEQRA is appropriate and proper and authorizes the Chairman of the County Legislature to prepare and distribute same.

Signed by Dudley, Dempsey, Walrath, Secaur, Lockwood, Bowen, Michaud, Palega.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye

By: Honorable Paul M. Dudley, Chairman, Planning & Economic Development Committee.

WHEREAS, funds were budgeted in the 1999 County Budget for the extension of John Weeks’ contract as well as hiring an assistant to administer activities at the Sterling Nature Center, and

WHEREAS, the Sterling Commission has recommended the extension of John Weeks’ contract for the continuation of his services from May, 1999 through December 1999 in an amount of $1250 per month, and

WHEREAS, the Sterling Commission has also recommended the hiring of Valerie Manning as a Coordinator of Program Services for the Sterling Nature Center. She will work 3 days per week at a rate of $80.00 per day for the 2-month probation period, and on certification by the director of satisfactory completion, it will be increased to $90 per day up to a total payment of $7,500, and now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature is hereby authorized to sign the necessary contracts to extend the contract with John Weeks and to hire Valerie Manning to complete the required work in regard to said project, and payment for the same to be from the 1999 Sterling Budget (Acct. 8023.4), and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment for the aforesaid purposes in the manner set forth in the contract.

Signed by Dudley, Dempsey, Walrath, Secaur, Lockwood.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: MR. DUDLEY, Chairman, Planning & Economic Development Committee.

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Planning Board lacks the manpower to complete the testing and correcting of County-owned computers for year 2000 failures before the end of 1999; and

WHEREAS, the latest inventory of desktop computers totals over two hundred thirty (230), 85 of which have been reported to have been tested by the Health & Human Services Department and are compliant, leaving a balance of 145 still to be tested; and

WHEREAS, it is estimated that a minimum of 290 hours will be need to test the remaining desktops, which does not include any time for "fixes" or hardware requirements that may be needed; and

WHEREAS, spot-testing performed by the Planning Board has shown that we can expect a failure rate of between 20 and 50% and it is estimated that to address this issue properly will necessitate the hiring of two (2) full-time temporary positions in the Cayuga County Planning Board for a period of two months at the rate of $7.50 per hour with an estimated cost of $5,400.00, plus $1,750.00 for supplies and incidentals, for a total estimated cost of $7,150.00; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Director of Planning is hereby authorized to hire two (2) full-time temporary positions which are hereby created for a period of two months in accord with the above that will be classified and titled by the Cayuga County Civil Service Commission; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the above-stated expenditures shall be paid from appropriated funds provided in the 1999 Operating Budget for the County Planning Board; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.

Signed by Lamphere, Dudley, Palega, Marshall, Lockwood, Secaur and Lepak.

The Resolution was adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: HON. RAYMOND E. LOCKWOOD, Legislator, District #5.

WHEREAS, during 1998 milk prices on the farm dropped to 1978 levels; and

WHEREAS, over the past 17 years the basic cost of production of dairy farmers has increased over 100%; and

WHEREAS, farm milk prices fluctuate erratically, therefore subjecting dairy farmers to rapid, unpredictable price decreases; and

WHEREAS, the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact (Compact) will provide a safety net which would buffer a precipitous decline in farm prices of milk sold for fluid purposes; and

WHEREAS, dairy production is a large part of our County's economy; and

WHEREAS, the six New England States belong to the Compact and New York farmers who ship to

New England benefit from the Compact pricing, while those who ship elsewhere do not; and

WHEREAS, the Compact recognizes the problems of the New York dairy industry as part of a regional pattern which can best be addressed on a regional basis; and

WHEREAS, interstate compacts are constitutionally sanctioned and an effective means of dealing with regional problems; and

WHEREAS, the Women's, Infants' and Children's Program (WIC) and school lunch programs are held harmless in their milk purchases; and

WHEREAS, Congress approved the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact in the 1996 Farm Bill; and

WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature has passed legislation allowing the State to join the Compact and the Governor of New York State has signed legislation authorizing the same; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that we call upon the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives to pass legislation allowing New York State to join the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Cayuga County Legislature shall transmit copies of this resolution to United States Senators Daniel P. Moynihan and Charles E. Schumer, United States Congressmen Amory Houghton, Jr. , Thomas Reynolds and James Walsh and each of the Chairs of the appropriate Legislative Committees.

Signed by Lockwood.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

SUPPORT FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTINUED HORSE RACING AT BATAVIA DOWNS.

BY: MR. LEPAK, Legislator, District No. 14.

WHEREAS, BATAVIA DOWNS has the singular distinction of being the oldest continually operating nighttime harness horse racetrack in North America; and

WHEREAS, in its over half century of operation, the "DOWNS" has become part of the fabric of this community; and

WHEREAS, in the face of competition from other gaming and entertainment forums, BATAVIA’s owners were forced to seek an eligible successor; and

WHEREAS, WESTERN REGIONAL OFF-TRACK BETTING CORPORATION (WROTB) was created by the New York State Legislature in 1974 to support the horse-breeding farms and racetracks of this area and generate revenues for its participating municipalities and has sought to continue the tradition of BATAVIA DOWNS; and

WHEREAS, the racing community, including the horsemen who compete for racing accolades, have endorsed WROTB’s efforts; and

WHEREAS, the survival of BATAVIA DOWNS translates to jobs and economic development in general for this community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the CAYUGA COUNTY LEGISLATURE does hereby go on record encouraging the efforts of WROTB to save BATAVIA DOWNS as an integral part of the horse breeding and racing industry, as well as commerce, in Western New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, that this honorable body does hereby implore the New York State Racing and Wagering Board to authorize WROTB to continue the tradition of harness racing at this Batavia landmark for the benefit of not only horse-breeders and owners and its patrons, but the community in general, provided that such funds do not involve taxpayer money;

Signed by Lepak.

Resolution adopted 4/20/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

Legislator Dempsey suggested that Health & Human Services and Ways & Means Committees should get together and discuss the possibility of going back to two separate departments.

Legislator Lockwood moved for adjournment at 8:43 PM until May 20, 1999 at 1:00 PM at Wells College.

Chairman Standbrook announced that the Legislators have received new three ring binders to keep their resolutions in. He requested that the Legislators leave the notebooks with the Clerk of the Legislature after the May 20th meeting.

Chairman Standbrook announced that Barbara Garr and Judy Selover were present from Leadership Cayuga.

Legislator Lockwood made a motion to enter an Executive Session at 7:23 PM to discuss the Indian Land Claim.

Motion was made by Legislator Lockwood to return to Open Session at 9:00 PM.

By: Hon. Joseph T. Michaud Chairperson, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Legislature did at its regular Meeting on May 17, 1999, audit claims against the County of Cayuga in the aggregate sum $ 334,176.98, now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature file a certified list of claims so audited with the County Treasurer, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he hereby is authorized and directed to pay the several claims so audited and charge the amounts to the several appropriations made therefore in the County Budget adopted on October 20, 1998.

Signed by Michaud, Lepak, Bowen, Palega and Lamphere.

Resolution adopted 5/17/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, the County Legislature did, by Resolution No. 149 adopted on April 15, 1997, establish Capital "H" Project #97-8 (Bicentennial Project) in an amount not to exceed $10,.000.00; and

WHEREAS, there are insufficient funds remaining in said Project to cover several bills for related expenses that have been submitted for payment; now, therefore, in order to provide the additional funding needed and properly account for the same, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to amend Capital "H" Project #97-8 (Bicentennial Project), increasing the same in the amount of $10,000.00 and bringing the total project cost to $20,000.00, to provide payment for the above-stated purpose, source of funding to be by the transfer of $10,000.00 from Trust Account T-78 established for Bicentennial purposes; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by Michaud, Lepak, Bowen, Palega and Lamphere.

Resolution adopted 5/17/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

BY: Mr. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 268 of the Laws of 1997, the New York State Legislature did authorize the Cayuga County Legislature to extend the additional one percent sales tax in order to give relief from the ever-increasing burden upon County real property taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, the said authorization is due to expire on August 31, 1999 and in order to extend it beyond that point, State legislation is necessary; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to request of this County Legislature by its Resolution No. 40-99 adopted January 19, 1999, our State Legislators prepared Senate bill No. 3265 and Assembly No. 6283 which was the subject of a Home Rule Resolution (#155-99) heretofore adopted by this County Legislature and thereafter, the State Department of Taxation and Finance recommended certain technical additions to said bill which were incorporated into a new Home Rule Statute (amending the previous version) giving the County of Cayuga authority to extend the additional 1% sales tax from September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2001 and said amended Legislation bears Senate No. 3265A and Assembly No. 6283A , being entitled "An act to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the additional one percent sales tax in the county of Cayuga"; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article IX of the Constitution, this County Legislature of the county of Cayuga hereby requests enactment of the above referenced amended State Legislation Senate bill No. 3265A and Assembly bill No. 6283A entitled "An act to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the additional one percent sales tax in the county of Cayuga" instead of the prior version of the bill mentioned above.

Signed by Michaud, Palega, Lamphere, Lepak and Bowen.

Resolution adopted 5/17/99 by Roll Call vote, 830/0/52 all members present voting aye except Netti absent.

AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO PAY CLAIMS AGAINST VARIOUS CAPITAL "H" PROJECTS.

BY: MR. MICHAUD, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee.

WHEREAS, claims have been received in regard to various Capital "H" Projects previously established by the County;and

WHEREAS, said claims have been reviewed and approved by the interested oversight committees; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized to directed to pay the following claims and charge the same to the appropriate Capital "H" Projects:

1. Project #96-8 (Renovations to Cayuga County N. Home):

2. Project #97-8 (Bicentennial Project):

MIKE NICHOLAS:

Statement dated 4/14/99…………………………………………………………………………………………$ 299.00

G&R PUBLISHING CO.:

Inv. #067656……………………………………………… ……………………………$ 2,310.00

CHRONICLE GUIDANCE PUBLICATIONS, INC.:

Inv. #95403…………………………………………………………….………………..$ 881.00

THE CITIZEN:

Inv. #91…………………………………………………………………………….……$ 390.52

AUBURN SAND & STONE:

Inv. #2336…………………………………………………………………….…………$ 348.08

MACK STUDIOS DISPLAYS:

Inv. #011568-00…………………………………………………………………………………………..…..$ 125.00

3. Project #97-9 (Acquiring additional Hardware, Updates of Current Software and Conversion of

4. Project #97-22 (NYS Stop Violence against Women Grant):

5. Project #97-23 (Technical Consultant Services for Needs Assessment, Design and Project Oversite of E-911

RCC CONSULTANTS, INC.:

Inv. #0009261-IN……………… …….……………………………………….…… …$13,284.03

6. Project #98-7 (Acquisition of Data Processing Equipment for various County Departments and installation of telephone systems within the Public Safety Bldg. and County N. Home Complex):

WORLDWIDE TRADE CORP.:

Inv. #TS23428-L10…………… .……………………………………………………..$ 769.00

SOFTMART:

Inv. #2963463……………………………….…………………………………………$ 450.50

PINES OFFICE PRODUCTS:

Inv. #84606……………………………………………….……………………………$ 2,139.00

7. Project #98-10 (Replacement of Pavilion Porch Roof & Additional Improvements to Ward O'Hara Ag. Museum):

8. Project #98-15 (Implementation of NYS 1998 Chip Fab Program):

CLOUGH, HARBOUR & ASSOCIATES LLP:

Inv. #7659-17/56-6………………………………………………………………………………………………$3,980.00

BUTTERBAUGH ARCHEOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC.:

Inv. #980606…………………………………………………………………………..…………..$4,912.00

9. Project #98-21 (Records Retention Archival Storage Grant):

10. Project #98-25 (Preliminary Study Engineering Services Associated with Fire Safety Training

11. Project #99-1 (Acquisition of Sheriff's Patrol Vehicles):

16. WARNOCK FLEET:
17. Inv. # 57924………….………….………………………………………………………………$21,010.41
18. Inv. #58020……….…………….……………………………………………………….$22,935.41

Inv. #58247…………………………………..……………………………………………………..$22,935.41

Inv. #58249……………………………………..…………………………………………………..$21,010.41

Inv. #58251………………………………………..………………………………………………..$22,935.41

FINGERLAKES COMMUNICATION CO., INC.:

Inv. #226939…………………………………………..………………………………..$ 95.00

Inv. #226940………………………………………………………..…………………..$ 95.00

Inv. #226941……………………………………………………………………..……..$ 95.00

Inv. #226943…………………………………………………………………..………..$ 95.00

Inv. #226944………………………………………………………………..…………..$ 95.00

Inv. #226945………………………………………………………..…………………..$ 95.00

Inv. #226946……………………………………………………………………..……..$ 95.00

Inv. #226947…………………………………………………………………..………..$ 95.00

Inv. #226948……………………………………………………..……………………..$ 95.00

Inv. #226949……………………………………..……………………………………..$ 113.70

Inv. #226950…………………………………………………..………………………..$ 95.00

Inv. #227582………………………………………………………………..…………..$ 440.00

Inv. #227583………………………………………………………..………………….$ 87.05

J.R. PAINT DESIGN:

Inv. #0003482…………………………………………………………………..………$ 385.00

Inv. #0003546…………………………………………………………..………………$ 1,860.00

Inv. #0003532………………………………………………………………………..…$ 1,850.00

12. Project #99-2 (Formerly Aquatic Vegetation Control):

LIN-TECH SERVICES:

Summary of Work Sessions dated 3/31/99…………………………………………………………………………………………$ 310.00

ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES:

Inv. #99-0276…………………………………………..……………………………….$ 234.90

Inv. #99-0312……………………………………………………………..…………….$ 313.20

Inv. #99-0336……………………………………………….…………………….…….$ 117.45

CHAD AXTON:

April 1999………………………………………………………………..……………..$ 482.50

BELL ATLANTIC:

Acct. #315 497-2071 100 257……………………………………………………………………………..………………$ 43.25

Acct. #315 255-2543 450 258…………………………………………………………………..…………………………$ 0.01

NYSEG:

Acct. #77-430-07-022700-08……………………………………………………………………………………………….$ 49.67

CAPITAL "H" PROJECT #98-13:

Memo dated 5/13/99…………………………………………………………………………………..……...$ 45.15

13. Project #99-3 (Cayuga County NY Problem-Solving & Prevention Partnership on School-Related Threats):

14. Project #99-5 (1999 Cayuga County Parks & Trails Projects):

ROBINSON CONCRETE, INC.:

Inv. #9817312…………………………………………………………………….………$ 607.50

BENNETT BOLT WORKS, INC.:

Inv. #022013-00……………………………………………………………………………………..……$ 574.36

CALLAHAN MASONRY SUPPLY INC.:

Inv. #35142…………………………………………………………………………….…$ 142.20

Inv. #35149………………………………………………………………….……………$ 93.20

SMS MAINES:

Inv. #141474……………………………………………………………………….……..$ 6,625.00

15. Project #99-6 (Study of Water Motion & Effect of Seawalls at North end of Owasco Lake in E. Park):

And be it further

RESOLVED, that the Treasurer make the journal and accounting entries necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

Signed by Michaud, Marshall, Palega, Lamphere, Bowen and Dudley.

Resolution adopted 5/17/99 by voice vote, all members present voting aye.

The Legislature discussed the Resolutions for the May 17, 1999 meeting.

Legislator Lockwood moved for adjournment at 10:10 PM until May 20, 1999 at 1:00 PM at Wells College, Aurora, NY.