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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 3, 1995 The January 3, 1995 Organizational Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Gail M. Willis, Clerk, acting as Temporary Chair. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Hastings and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present except for Legislator Fitzsimmons. County Attorney Coleman was also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 9:13 P.M.: Tom Ryan said we have a tough year coming up and he wishes us the best of luck. Public Participation concluded at 9:15 a.m. MOTION by Halpin, SECOND by Young to nominate Angeline B. Franzese as Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature for the year 1995. RESOLUTION NO. 1 Motion by Burnside, second by Young. RE: CLOSE NOMINATIONS - 1995 CHAIRPERSON OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE - FAILED BE IT RESOLVED, that nominations for the 1995 Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature be closed. Vote: Failed 4-3. (Noes: Hastings, Karius, Smith). RESOLUTION NO. 2 Motion by Halpin, second by Young. RE: RE-OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR 1995 CHAIRPERSON OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that nominations for the 1995 Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature be re-opened. Vote: Passed 5-2. (Noes: Hastings, Smith). MOTION by Halpin, SECOND by Young to nominate Angeline B. Franzese as Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature for the year 1995. RESOLUTION NO. 3 Motion by Halpin, second by Young. RE: CLOSE NOMINATIONS - 1995 CHAIRPERSON OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that nominations for the 1995 Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature be closed. ---PAGE BREAK--- Vote: Passed 6-1. (No: Hastings). RESOLUTION NO. 4 Motion by Halpin, second by Burnside. RE: APPOINTMENT - CHAIR, SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE - 1995 BE IT RESOLVED, that Angeline B. Franzese be Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature for the year 1995. Vote: Passed 6-1. (No: Smith). RESOLUTION NO. 5 Motion by Smith, second by Karius. RE: "CONTINUITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT" FOR 1995 BE IT RESOLVED, that the duly authorized vice-chairman successors for "Continuity of Local Government", as prescribed by Schuyler County Local Law No. 1-1972, be adopted for the year 1995, as follows: Chairman Angeline B. Franzese #1 Vice-Chairman Philip C. Smith #2 Vice-Chairman Robert J. Fitzsimmons #3 Vice-Chairman Patricia L. Hastings #4 Vice-Chairman Barbara J. Halpin #5 Vice-Chairman Charles E. Young #6 Vice-Chairman Robert E. Burnside #7 Vice-Chairman Doris L. Karius Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 6 Motion by Halpin, second by Karius. RE: DESIGNATION OF LEGAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER BE IT RESOLVED, that "The Watkins Review & Express" weekly newspaper within Schuyler County, be designated as the legal County paper to publish resolutions, election notices, official canvass and other notices. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 7 Motion by Burnside, second by Young. RE: DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Depositories for Schuyler County funds be the following banks and for the following amounts: ---PAGE BREAK--- FLEET BANK, N.A. Watkins Glen Office 401 N. Franklin Street Watkins Glen, NY 14891 $3,000,000.00 MARINE MIDLAND BANK, N.A. Watkins Glen Office Franklin at Eight Street Watkins Glen, NY 14891 $3,000,000.00 CHEMUNG CANAL TRUST COMPANY Montour Falls or Watkins Glen Office 303 W. Main Street Montour Falls, NY 14865 $3,000,000.00 FINGER LAKES DIVISION FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ROCHESTER Main Street Odessa, NY 14869 $3,000,000.00 Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 8 Motion by Halpin, second by Young. RE: CONFORM TO "RULES OF PROCEDURE" BE IT RESOLVED, that the "Rules of Procedure", as adopted on January 13, 1992 to be effective January 13, 1992, and as amended on September 14, 1992; August 8, 1994 and October 11, 1994 be conformed to. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 9 Motion by Karius, second by Young. RE: APPOINTMENT - PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR 1995 BE IT RESOLVED, that James Halpin be appointed Public Defender for a one-year term commencing January 1, 1995 and terminating December 31, 1995. Vote: Passed 6-0. (Abstention: Halpin). RESOLUTION NO. 10 Motion by Smith, second by Burnside. RE: APPOINTMENT - BUDGET OFFICER FOR 1995 BE IT RESOLVED, that Nancy A. Peters be appointed Budget Officer for the year 1995. ---PAGE BREAK--- Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 11 Motion by Burnside, second by Young. RE: APPOINTMENT - CHIEF VOTING MACHINE CUSTODIAN BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby acknowledges the appointment by the Elections Commissioners of David A. Stamp as the County's Chief Voting Machine Custodian for the year 1995. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 12 Motion by Young, second by Smith. RE: APPOINTMENT - CHIEF CORONER FOR 1995 BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature, upon the recommendation of the elected coroners, acknowledges and accepts the appointment of Blanche Borzell, M.D. as Chief Coroner for the year 1995, at an additional stipend of $1,000 for administrative duties to be paid quarterly at the rate of $250.00 per quarter. Vote: Passed 6-0. (Abstention: Franzese). RESOLUTION NO. 13 Motion by Young, second by Burnside. RE: TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT (MILEAGE) FOR 1995 BE IT RESOLVED, that all authorized personnel be allowed to claim mileage at the rate of $.28 per mile except where a different rate is set by contract. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 14 Motion by Young, second by Karius. RE: SCHEDULE OF SALARIES FOR 1995 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schedule of Salaries for 1995 (on file) be adopted, effective January 1, 1995, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized and directed to pay the County employees according to the 1995 Salary Schedule. Vote: Passed 7-0. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Franzese wished the citizens of Schuyler County a healthy, happy and prosperous new year. She stated that she felt the County is ready to move ---PAGE BREAK--- forward. She spoke on the subject of the upcoming year and taxes and how everyone must work together to cut spending and the size of government. Legislator Burnside stated that he had some goals and his one big goal is to develop a Public Works Department. He also suggested that we put maintenance contract for copiers up for bid. He also said that he would like to see a County newsletter done. Legislator Young said he is working on the feasibility of income tax rather than property tax. He said that property tax is a not a reflection of the wealth of the community; income is the reflection. Legislator Hastings stated she would like to work with the agricultural committee to help farmers with upcoming changes. She also said she would like to meet with the Treasurer and Tax Office Director to work towards a better budget procedure. She stated that we need to work towards implementing a program to pay off taxes in two years. She believes in the concept that the Legislature should be held accountable to the people. Legislator Smith stated that we need to restore the rapport between the Legislature and Department Heads. Legislator Halpin commended Chairman Franzese on her re-election as Chairman. She said that she hopes that the Legislature will pull together in all aspects and have respect for one another. Legislator Karius stated that she knows that we can work together to get a lot accomplished. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 9:35 A.M.: Tom Ryan stated that all political parties need to work together and help the people. He agrees with Legislator Young that taxing of real property is the wrong way to do it. He said that we need to find out how many people are actually paying real property taxes versus how many people do not pay taxes. He said that something needs to be instituted that is fair. He said that the highway departments should get out and clear any road when the weather is bad. He also stated that we need to have an emergency plan in effect. Legislator Young said that there is an involvement between County, Town, and State in the case of emergencies. Mr. Ryan is to meet with Legislator Young to discuss a plan. Public Participation was closed at 9:40 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Cook, Deputy Clerk REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 The January 9, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Fitzsimmons and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators present except for Legislator Burnside. County Attorney Coleman was also present. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 15 Motion by Hastings, second by Young. RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 11, 1994 AND NOVEMBER 14, 1994 REGULAR MEETINGS AND NOVEMBER 18, 1994, DECEMBER 6, 1994 AND DECEMBER 9, 1994 SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the October 11, 1994 and November 14, 1994 Regular Meetings and November 18, 1994, December 6, 1994 and December 9, 1994 Special Meetings of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 16 Motion by Young, second by Fitzsimmons. RE: CHANGE FEBRUARY 1995 MEETING DATE WHEREAS, the February 13, 1995 Regular Meeting date of the Schuyler County Legislature falls in the midst of NYSAC's February Legislative Conference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature's Regular Meeting for February be rescheduled to February 15, 1995 at 6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 17 Motion by Young, second by Fitzsimmons. RE: APPOINTMENT OF FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE BE IT RESOLVED, that Angeline B. Franzese, Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature, be appointed to represent Schuyler County on the Finger Lakes Association Board of Directors for the year 1995. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 18 Motion by Young, second by Karius. RE: APPOINTMENTS TO COMPUTER COORDINATION COMMITTEE WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Computer Coordination Committee that Corry Buckwalter, Larry Sassano and Judy Allen be appointed as members of the Computer Coordination Committee. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby appoints the above-mentioned employees as members of the Computer Coordination Committee effective immediately. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 19 Motion by Young, second by Karius. RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approve the re-appointment of Robert Kelchner to the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency for the terms 1/1/95-12/31/97, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the original Certificate of Appointment be forwarded to the Department of State (Division of Miscellaneous Records) for recording. DISCUSSION: Legislator Karius asked how many applicants there were for SCIDA. Chairman Franzese stated that the Planning Committee Chairman was given resumes of five applicants received from SCIDA. Legislator Karius stated that she was not given the five names, only the two names that were actually up for nomination. Chairman Franzese stated that IDA favored Mr. Kelchner's reappointment. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that we need to look at the public appearance of having a county employee as well as a spouse to a legislator in this position. Chairman Franzese said that it was the Odessa School Board who recommended Mr. Jim Halpin to the board. Legislator Smith concurred with Legislator Fitzsimmons' statement that everything combined, this is not a good idea. Legislator Young also concurred. He also said that Mr. Halpin does a great job and that we are trying to avoid the perception that the County is trying to pull away from IDA. Legislator Hastings "called for the question." Chairman Franzese suggested that it be tabled. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked if we could split the question. Legislator Smith asked to divide the questions to only vote on the one nominee. Legislator Young asked if anyone objected to tabling the resolution. Legislator Hastings seconded Legislator Smith's suggestion to vote on Mr. Kelchner and any new appointments should go through committee. She also asked for a clarification as to how this resolution was being voted on. Chairman Franzese stated that the question is being divided as per Legislator Smith's request, and we were only voting on the first part of the question and sending the second part of the question back to committee. Legislator Young "called for the question." Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 20 Motion by Hastings, second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH COMPUTING AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the contract with the County's computer consultant, Computing as a Second Language, expired December 31, 1994, and WHEREAS, there are some details of the 1995 contract not yet worked out, and WHEREAS, the Computer Coordination Committee recommends continuing this contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be authorized to execute any necessary addendum to the contract with Computing as a Second Language to extend the termination date of the contract to March 1, 1995; it being understood that all other aspects of the contract will remain the same; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 21 Motion by Hastings, second by Young. RE: APPOINTMENTS - INTER-COUNTY ASSOCIATION BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the following appointments effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1995 to the Inter- County Association: Philip C. Smith Robert J. Fitzsimmons Robert E. Burnside Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 22 Motion by Young, second by Smith. RE: APPOINTMENT - FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT BOARD BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve the appointment of Donald Gaige as Landowner Representative on the Fish and Wildlife Management Board for the term 1/1/95-12/31/96. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 23 Motion by Young, second by Smith. RE: DESIGNATION OF COMPANY TO PROVIDE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICES - ALL DEPARTMENTS ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, considerable research has been done on long distance carriers in hopes of saving the county money on its long distance bills, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Vital Telecommunications, Inc. to opt with MCI Long Distance as Schuyler County's long distance telephone company. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that MCI Long Distance be designated as the company to provide long distance calling services for all County Departments in the County of Schuyler, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign a two-year contract with MCI Long Distance and a three-year contract with NYNEX for a 15% reduction in NYNEX VIRTUAL WATS program for toll traffic within 607 area code, with an approximate $320 cost for switchover; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 24 Motion by Young, second by Smith. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS - 121 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS - 55 FULL-TIME HIGHWAY POSITIONS - 17 PART-TIME HIGHWAY POSITIONS - 4 FULL-TIME SHERIFF DEPUTIES - 26 PART-TIME SHERIFF DEPUTIES - 23 APPOINTMENTS: EFFECTIVE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Reynolds, Diana Sr. Data Entry Operator Social Svcs. 11/14/94 17,468 Prov Hagadorn, Florence Sr. Account Clerk Typist Highway 01/20/93 15,253 (1993) Perm NAME TITLE DEPT DATE OTHER: Gingrich, Francis Managed Care Coor. Social Svcs. 05/09/94 (Change in salary per contract) ---PAGE BREAK--- RESIGNATIONS: Meehan, Anne M. Elections Comm. Elections 12/31/94 Smith, Elizabeth PT Stenographer Probation 12/31/94 (Position eliminated) REMOVALS: Wunderlich, Renate Intensive Case Manager Mental Health 04/02/93 Leone, Sharon Sr. Account Clerk Typist Highway 03/01/94 BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. Vote: Passed 7-0. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Hastings met on Jan 5 with the Agricultural Committee to discuss her goals for the farming community. She said the committee members will be bringing ideas to the next meeting on how to pull together the remaining entities left in the County. She said that she believes that the District will be the leader for Soil and Water. She also said that they are getting together a survey to send to all farmers to ask what their needs are. She stated that one question on the survey would be their opinion on income tax versus property tax. She said she received a report from SCS water district stating that due to the budget there will be cut back in hours of personnel. She said there is a luncheon meeting January 31 with Nancy Peters, Rhonda Darling and Al Fiorille to discuss getting the taxes out on time. She stated that getting them the budget when we do is not fair to them. Chairman Franzese said that she does not like the idea that people have to give up their lunch hour to work on County business. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that he received the final audit on the Community College account and we were a few $100 over the budget. He stated that this is a major and growing item in the budget. He said that he received a letter from the District Attorney that the cost of the murder trial was $25,000 with a possible additional $1,000 if the case goes to appeal. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked how the Motor Voter program was going. He was told that it was going very well. Legislator Halpin asked Legislator Hastings the status on the ag districts. Legislator Hastings stated said the process has been started and will probably be finished in the next few months. She stated that it has to be finished prior to March 1. Chairman Franzese recommended bringing this idea to the next Legislative Committee meeting so that it may come to the attention of everyone. Legislator Fitzsimmons positively commented on the new tax bill form. Chairman Franzese asked Legislator Hastings for a comparison of taxes billed from last year to this year. Legislator Karius stated she is meeting with Anne Balch, Commissioner of Social Services, and the Town of Hector, concerning a house in which DSS clients rented and environmental concerns. Legislator Hastings reported that concerning the Early Intervention Committee, they plan on visiting two diagnostic treatment centers. She said that it is a very good program. Chairman Franzese read a letter from NYSAC concerning the Early Intervention Program. She said that they are rolling back costs 30% from state mandates. ---PAGE BREAK--- UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Tabled Resolution No. 460 titled "Authorize Maintenance Agreement for Generators - Emergency Management." Chairman suggested leaving it on the table and sending it back to committee. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Franzese stated that Department Heads have received a letter to have their goals ready for their perspective February Committee meeting. Legislature will discuss their goals at the February 9 Legislative Committee meeting. She said that she would like to receive input from riders on Chemung County Transit on any concerns they have with Ridership. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked if the goals will be ready for review prior to the meeting. Gail Willis, Clerk to the Legislator, stated that they were almost completely compiled. Chairman Franzese reminded the Legislature of the informational meeting on the tower on January 12, 1995. She stated that she is having a conference with County Attorney Coleman on January 11. She also reminded everyone of the Special Meeting on January 12, 1995 at 3:00 p.m. with NYSEG concerning the new pipelines. She made note that there will be an Executive Session after Public Participation tonight. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 7:25 P.M.: Barbara Bell asked about the Historian position. She noted that she was told by the Historical Society that they will take up the position as Historian. She said that if that was so that they would have to hire a new person at a cost of $3,000. She said that she would like to keep the job regardless that she will not receive a salary. Mike Myers asked each individual Legislator their opinion on the property tax versus income tax issue. Public Participation ended at 7:45 p.m. MOTION by Smith, SECOND by Fitzsimmons to go into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss a security situation. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes. MOTION by Smith, SECOND by Hastings to come out of Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Cook, Deputy Clerk REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 1995 The February 15, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:32 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Halpin and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present except for Legislator Hastings who was excused. Legislator Young arrived at 6:39 p.m. County Attorney Coleman was also present. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: Chairman Franzese announced two emergency resolutions by title. ---PAGE BREAK--- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 6:36 P.M.: Hazel Shader stated that the Legislature should swallow their pride and admit a mistake in placement of the tower. She stated that the tower needed to be placed somewhere inconspicuous. She wanted to know why the light on the front of the courthouse was not on. Dave Lisk, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, the lights are on a timer and will look into possibly adjusting the timer. Hazel stated that she is deeply concerned about losing our historical buildings. Casey Creamer asked for an explanation on Intro. No. 22. He asked if counties have binding arbitration with employees. Chairman Franzese stated that the Finance Committee discussed and supported this resolution. Hazel Shader wanted to know if there is any discussion on welfare reform. Chairman Franzese stated that the State needs to change this. She said that Governor Pataki promised much reform in these areas. Anne Balch, Commissioner of Social Services, stated that there are proposals for limits on how long someone can be on welfare and the amounts of the benefits are being cut. She stated that in committee the idea of mobile work crews was discussed. The emphasis is that any job is a good job. Casey Creamer stated that he recently attended a local government town board meeting. He said that a letter was read from Davidsen referencing mandates - requesting information on local mandates. He said that everyone is hollering that we need mandate relief. Catherine Sirrine stated "for the record" on Intro. No. 20, that "she is entitled to holdover." Attorney Coleman stated that she was correct and that February 8th was the actual date of her termination. Chairman Franzese stated that Ms. Sirrine will be reimbursed accordingly. Chairman Franzese introduced Kyle Tuttle, the proposed newest member to SCIDA. All Legislators welcomed him. Public Participation ended at 6:57 p.m. PRESENTATION BY JOHN SHIMONSKY, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT - 7:00 P.M.: John Shimonsky, Highway Superintendent gave a presentation on the status of some of our bridges within the County. He stated that all structures are subjected to a bi-annual inspection by the State. If a bridge is yellow or red flagged, then that bridge has to be addressed. He said that his department is in the process of doing a special bridge structure report and that the process is very scientific. He stated that they conducted this report on a bridge in the Town of Tyrone and it passed as a good structure. He stated they also conducted this report on a bridge in the Town of Montour and this bridge failed and the whole structure needs to be replaced. He stated that this bridge is presently closed. Chairman Franzese asked how many of the 23 bridges need replacing? Mr. Shimonsky stated that they are doing ongoing evaluations and that three bridges need parts retested. He stated that the State of New York did a load-testing and that we came out well. He said that this doesn't mean that we don't have problems. Legislator Halpin stated that she talked to some people in Madison County and they are receiving funding for their bridges. Mr. Shimonsky stated that to receive this funding, 1,000 vehicles must pass over this structure every day. Hazel Shader asked Mr. Shimonsky if he has any jurisdiction over painting the white lines on the side of County roads. Mr. Shimonsky stated that it was his department's responsibility and he does his best within funds. Chairman Franzese thanked Mr. Shimonsky for his presentation. Chairman Franzese asked if the agenda could be addressed differently by acting on the emergency resolutions first. There was no objection. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 25 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: MOTION TO BRING TWO RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR BE IT RESOLVED, that two resolutions be brought to the floor. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 26 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: CREATE TYPIST POSITION/ABOLISH STENOGRAPHER POSITION - PROBATION WHEREAS, the Probation Department has monies in its 1995 budget for a typist position, said position having been titled and approved by the Civil Service Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a typist position be, and hereby is, created in the Probation Department for 27 hours per week at an hourly rate at $7.6732, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the part-time stenographer position in the Probation Department be abolished. DISCUSSION: Legislator Smith asked if this resolution changes the category of help. Chairman Franzese stated that this action is just a technicality. Doris Craig, Personnel Director, stated that in the budget we approved a typist position, and we just needed to change the title in Probation Department. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 27 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: RESOLUTION AND CERTIFICATION - REASONABLE AND NECESSARY ALLOWANCE FOR RECORDING OFFICER FOR HIRE OF CLERKS AND ASSISTANTS WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 262 of the Tax Law, recording officers are entitled to receive their necessary expenses for purposes of administration of mortgage taxes in their offices on approval and allowance by the State Tax Commission, and WHEREAS, the last request was approved per Resolution No. 69 of February 11, 1991 for the sum of $18,024 per annum, and WHEREAS, the necessary expenses for the purpose of Article 11, Section 262 of the Tax Law have risen. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the sum of $19,860 per annum be, and hereby is, determined as the necessary, reasonable and proper allowance to be received by the Recording Officer of the County of Schuyler for the purpose of administering mortgage taxes in the office (Revenue account 1410-1255), and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $19,860 per annum is certified to the State Tax Commission as the reasonable and proper allowance and certified copies of this resolution will be forwarded to the appropriate State and County officials. DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin stated that she didn't understand this resolution. Chairman Franzese stated that this resolution requested an increase in the amount from the State; it is income coming in to the revenue account in the general fund. Legislator Fitzsimmons stated that the account number was not in the resolution. Chairman Franzese requested the addition of account number 1410-1255 to the resolution. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 28 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 12, 1994 REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 28, 1994 YEAR'S END MEETING, JANUARY 3, 1995 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AND JANUARY 9, 1995 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the December 12, 1994 Regular Meeting, December 28, 1994 Year's End Meeting, January 3, 1995 Organizational Meeting and January 9, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 29 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE COUNTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR 1995 WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, all purchase contracts involving an expenditure of more than $10,000 and all contracts for Public Works involving an expenditure of more than $20,000 shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after advertising for sealed bids in the manner provided by this Section. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Highway Superintendent assisted by the Purchasing Specialist be authorized to advertise for bids for materials and supplies for 1995 and/or participate with the State of New York in its bids, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, as in the past, the Towns of Schuyler County and any municipality in Schuyler County so authorized by County Resolution be allowed to participate in said bids, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of the accepted bids be forwarded to the Schuyler County Purchasing Specialist. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 30 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS BY THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE WHEREAS, Schuyler County has greatly benefitted from the support of Appalachian Regional Commission and Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration programs, including a total of 35 projects in infrastructure, business development, human resources, local government assistance and economic development, resulting in financial resources of more than six million dollars, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the County to continue to obtain the support of these badly needed programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Schuyler County strong supports the continuation and expansion of the Appalachian Regional Commission and Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration programs for the betterment of the lives of the citizens of this County. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 31 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approve the appointment of Kyle Tuttle to the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency for the term 1/1/95- 12/31/97, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the original certificate of Appointment be forwarded to the Department of State (Division of Miscellaneous Records) for recording. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 32 Motion by Burnside, Second by Young. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO SIGN RECORDS MANAGEMENT GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL RELATED REPORTS 1995-96 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund grant application and all reports effective 2/1/95; subject, as required, to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 33 Motion by Burnside, Second by Young. RE: DECLARE COMPUTER AND PRINTER SURPLUS - ELECTIONS WHEREAS, the Board of Elections purchased a new PC, monitor, and printer in late December, 1994, all of which are more efficient and more flexible as to meeting the needs of the department now and in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Legislature declare as surplus the following computer equipment, purchased in 1989. 286SX PC, modem serial no. S/N 89006025170 - including Irwin Internal 20 MB tape drive Serial 0191800 Samsung monitor, serial no. SM-12SF A 7 Epson FX-1050 printer, serial no. 00D0030868 Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 34 Motion by Burnside, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE HIRING OF KELLY SERVICES CLERICAL WORKER - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, temporary additional office support staff is essential to continue to maintain coverage at both offices, to assist the billing clerk with collections, and to assist with fiscal reports which have backlogged due to the continued vacancy of a Fiscal Manager. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic be authorized to contract for one clerical worker at a rate not to exceed $9.25 per hour through Kelly Temporary Services, 55 Ferris Street, Corning, NY 14830, on an as needed basis, for a cumulative period of time not to exceed three months, effective immediately as long as state funding is available; contract subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney. Funding for such services is available in the 1995 budget in account 4310.435. ---PAGE BREAK--- Vote: Passed 5-2. (Noes: Halpin, Franzese). RESOLUTION NO. 35 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: SCHUYLER/CHEMUNG/TIOGA BOCES - AGREEMENT - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, there is a clearly identified and well documented need for mental health services for children and youth and their families, and WHEREAS, meeting that need is often difficult due to problems of availability, accessibility, transportation and stigma, and WHEREAS, it would be desirable to have mental health services located in our schools, and WHEREAS, there have been discussions and negotiations among local school district administrators, BOCES, and mental health resulting in a viable plan to develop school mental health services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize the Director of Community Services to contract for the year 1995 with BOCES, Watkins Glen and Odessa Montour School Districts for the provision of services in these schools, in an amount not to exceed $9,000, which is available in account 4310.435 in the 1995 budget. Said agreement subject to review and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature to sign said agreement. DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin clarified that this represented a portion of the salary and that it is a necessary program. She said that this program brings our kids back into Schuyler County. Vote: Passed 7-0. MOTION by Young, SECOND by Smith to suspend the rules to allow the Chairman not to read the resolutions by title. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes. RESOLUTION NO. 36 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: RENEW NYSDOH LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT AND ESTABLISH 1995-96 BUDGET ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health will renew the Schuyler County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Grant for another five-year period from April 1, 1995 through March 31, 2000, and WHEREAS, the Department of Health has awarded $25,000 for the first year of the grant, from April 1, 1995 through March 31, 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement with the New York State Department of Health for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Grant from April 1, 1995 through March 31, 2000, in the amount of $25,000 from April 1, 1995 through March 31, 1996; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 1995-96 budget be established as follows: 18,156.00 to account no. 4010.100-4022 - Personal Service 300.00 to account no. 4010.429-4022 - Supplies 300.00 to account no. 4010.433-4022 - Postage 300.00 to account no. 4010.466-4022 - Staff Development 300.00 to account no. 4010.472-4022 - P.R., Brochures 4,233.00 to account no. 4010.489-4022 - Fringe Benefits 2,000.00 to account no. 4010.579-4022 - Lead Testing 25,589.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 589.00 to fee revenue account no. 4010.1610-4022 25,000.00 to grant revenue account no. 4010.3451-4022 25,589.00 TOTAL REVENUE Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 37 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH THE SCHUYLER COUNTY CHILD CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL, FOR THE MODEL EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICE PROJECT WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Home Health Agency must contract with the Schuyler ARC and the Schuyler County Child Care Coordinating Council to collaborate the Model Early Intervention Service Project as required by the New York State Department of Health. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with the Schuyler County Child Care Coordinating Council, effective October 1, 1994 through September 30, 1995, in the amount of $12,700; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: Passed 7-0. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 38 Motion by Halpin, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH THE SCHUYLER COUNTY CHAPTER, NYSARC, INC., FOR THE MODEL EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICE PROJECT WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Home Health Agency must contract with the Schuyler ARC and the Schuyler County Child Care Coordinating Council to collaborate the Model Early Intervention Service Project as required by the New York State Department of Health. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Schuyler County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc., effective October 1, 1994 through September 30, 1995, in the amount of $21,950; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: Passed 6-0. (Abstention: Smith due to employment). RESOLUTION NO. 39 Motion by Halpin, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE $100 HONORARIUM FOR DR. STANLEY SCHAFFER FOR PRESENTATION TO LOCAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS REGARDING LEAD POISONING WHEREAS, the Public Health Office has a Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program grant from the NYS Department of Health, and WHEREAS, one requirement of this program is to provide information to local health care providers and their staffs regarding lead poisoning issues, including testing and reporting requirements, and WHEREAS, Dr. Stanley Schaffer has agreed to give a presentation regarding lead poisoning issues to local health care providers and their staffs, and WHEREAS, Dr. Schaffer will be traveling from the Rochester area to give this presentation, and WHEREAS, the Public Health Office would like to give Dr. Schaffer a $100 honorarium for this presentation, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 592-1990 states any such expenditure above $50 must be approved by the entire Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes a $100 honorarium to Dr. Schaffer for a lead poisoning presentation, to be funded from the Lead Grant. ---PAGE BREAK--- Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 40 Motion by Halpin, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH STRONG CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM EVALUATIONS WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Early Intervention Program must contract with providers to provide early intervention evaluations of eligible children from birth through age two as required by the New York State Department of Health. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an ongoing contract with Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, to provide early intervention evaluations, effective October 1, 1994, at rates set by the New York State Department of Health; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 41 Motion by Halpin, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH AMY STORRER FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Early Intervention Program must contract with providers to provide early intervention services to eligible children from birth through age two as required by the New York State Department of Health. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an ongoing contract with Amy Storrer, to provide early intervention services, effective March 1, 1995, at rates set by the New York State Department of Health; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 42 Motion by Halpin, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SCHUYLER HOSPITAL FOR TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL GRANT MONIES WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health is promoting tobacco use prevention and control through mini-grants of up to $5,000 to local health units, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Schuyler Hospital will apply for and administer these funds on behalf of Schuyler County in cooperation with the Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition, comprised of Schuyler, Chemung, Steuben and Allegany counties, and WHEREAS, the county would contract with the New York State Department of Health to obtain the funds and would subcontract with Schuyler Hospital to administer the funds, which would benefit the county with minimal county effort and no county cost. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the Home Health Agency's application for Tobacco Free Awareness Week Grant funds with the cooperation of Schuyler Hospital and Chemung and Steuben Counties, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if grant funds are awarded, the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with the NYS Department of Health to obtain the grant funds, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if grant funds are awarded, the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Schuyler Hospital to administer the grant subject to the stipulation that there will be no net county cost and subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 43 Motion by Halpin, Second by Burnside. RE: SET FEE SCHEDULE - WATERSHED PROTECTION AGENCY WHEREAS, Section F. 1 of Local Law No. 3-1994 authorizes the Schuyler County Watershed Protection Agency to adjust fees for services as approved by the Schuyler County Legislature, and WHEREAS, it has been deemed appropriate by the Public Health Committee to set fees for certain services performed by the Watershed Protection Agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Watershed Inspector be, and hereby is, directed to charge and collect fees for services performed by his department as follows: 1. Septic permits - New dwelling - conventional system $50 2. Septic permit - New dwelling - alternate system $60 3. Septic permit for dwelling conversion or alteration $50 4. Septic permit - Existing dwellings $35 5. Septic system permit for septic tank replacement $25 6. All septic system permit renewals $25 7. Septic system site evaluation and soil test per lot $25 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8. Septic evaluation for dwelling conversion or alteration $25 9. Septic evaluation for property transfer or refinancing $60 10. Septic evaluation for dwelling transfer or refinancing plus bacteriological water sample $70 11. Septic evaluation for dwelling transfer or refinancing plus bacteriological water sample & flow test $80 12. Water sample collection $10 13. Water supply flow test per ½ hour flow $35 14. Water supply flow test and bacteriological sample $50 15. Radon in air test $50 16. Flood hazard area statement $10 17. Field consultation/conference per ½ hour $10, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Watershed Protection Law allows the Agency to waive the collection of all, or a portion of, the established fee for non-profit agencies, governmental agencies and low income families. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 44 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO SIGN EXTENSION TO SENSIBILITIES, INC. CONTRACT BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be authorized to execute an addendum to the contract with Sensibilities, Inc. to extend the expiration date to December 31, 1995 under the same terms and conditions, except for worker's compensation and disability insurances, for computer consultant services at a cost of $3,000; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. DISCUSSION: Chairman Franzese noted for the record that the previous agreement ended December 1994, and this agreement was for the period January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995. She also said that we will waive worker's compensation and disability, but they will provide liability insurance. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 45 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO SIGN EXTENSION TO CALGOR CONTRACT BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be authorized to execute an addendum to the contract with CALGOR (Gordon Stevens) to extend the expiration date to June 30, 1995 under the same terms and conditions for jail ---PAGE BREAK--- administration services (at a cost of $15.00 per hour, not to exceed $7,000); subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 46 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO SIGN ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS FOR NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT MONIES BE IT RESOLVED, that Corry Buckwalter, Director of Planning and Community Development for Schuyler County, is authorized and directed to file an application on forms prescribed by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for financial assistance in accordance with the provision of Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance to this municipality for the implementation of the Seneca Harbor Park Master Plan and a covenant to the deed of the assisted property; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign any and all documents for NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Grant Monies. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 47 Motion by Karius, Second by Smith. RE: APPOINTMENT - FARM BUREAU REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve Chairman Franzese's appointment of Doug Learn as Farm Bureau Representative on the Soil and Water Conservation Board of Directors for the term January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1997. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 48 Motion by Karius, Second by Smith. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS - 121 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS - 55 FULL-TIME HIGHWAY POSITIONS - 17 PART-TIME HIGHWAY POSITIONS - 4 FULL-TIME SHERIFF DEPUTIES - 26 PART-TIME SHERIFF DEPUTIES - 23 ---PAGE BREAK--- APPOINTMENTS: EFFECTIVE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Bagchi, Arnab Staff Social Worker Mental Health 01/30/95 26,780 Prov Pittman, Sandra PT Paralegal Social Svcs. 01/10/95 12.3782 hr. Prov NAME TITLE DEPT DATE OTHER: Dillon, Michael HEO Highway 01/16/95 (Return from disability) Sirrine, Catherine Commissioner Elections 02/09/95 (Term ends) Rekczis, William Seasonal Laborer Highway 12/31/94 (Temp. position done) Crout, Steven Sr. Seasonal Laborer Highway 12/31/94 (Temp. position done) RESIGNATIONS: Fidelman, Richard Social Welfare Exam. Social Svcs. 01/20/95 REMOVALS: Wolak, Edward Real Prop. Tech. Real Prop. 01/06/93 BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 49 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: FREEZE ON HIRING FOR 1995 WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature is deeply concerned about the fiscal health of our county government and the increasing financial responsibilities of our taxpayers, and WHEREAS, the uncertainty over the amount of state aid to be given counties for 1995 still exists, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, our taxpayers cannot afford to make up the difference for lost state and federal revenues or from any new spending initiatives mandated by our own Board, and WHEREAS, we must also consider all the expanding fiscal responsibilities we may be facing in 1995 due to proposed changes by New York State Legislature, and WHEREAS, this Legislature would be fiscally irresponsible to our taxpayers if it did not take some measures at this point in time to compensate for any possible loss of state funds anticipated in our 1995 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature pledges to watch county spending even more closely than in the past so that we perhaps can reduce our own local rate of spending before it is too late to be of help for 1995 and to help us to prepare for what is to come in 1996, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature declares a freeze on hiring of new personnel, whether it be to a newly created position or to a vacancy created within the department by the resignation, retirement, or removal of an employee, to include both part-time and full-time positions, unless such hiring shall be specifically authorized by Resolution of this Legislature, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall exclude all per diem positions and any position which as of this date has been advertised and/or interviewed for, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution which shall simply be referred to as Resolution No. 49 in any future resolution, shall take effect immediately and shall continue in full force and effect until December 31, 1995. DISCUSSION: Chairman Franzese stated to note that per diems are not included in this resolution; they are neither part-time or full-time. Legislator Smith asked if this resolution wasn't a little premature. Chairman Franzese said that she felt it is not. She said that until we determine what the state budget is, we don't know what our revenues will actually be. She also said that we must try to eliminate five positions through attrition or retirement during the year. Legislator Smith wanted the legislators to make note of the past experiences with a hiring freeze. He said that the state budget is not set in concrete. He said that this will have an adverse effect on some departments, especially public service. Legislator Halpin stated that is the legislators job to take a hard look at all positions. She stated that the next step would be layoffs if the county does not cut back on its spending. She said that all governments need to downsize and the hardest thing to do is to lay people off. She stated that because of the uncertainty in the budget, that every position will get a real close look to make sure that the funding is there. Legislator Karius stated that this hiring freeze will not affect positions that are currently advertised. Legislator Smith said he felt we should not nickel and dime the departments to death again. He said that rather than a freeze, look to the departments for cuts. Legislator Halpin stated that this was an excellent thought and needs to be looked at. Chairman Franzese said that the budget was passed as a guesstimate. She said that in state aid we ---PAGE BREAK--- have lost 10% of the CHIPS monies and that we will not be getting increased support in Medicaid. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that at the NYSAC convention Governor Pataki stated that OFA, Mental Health, and Pre-K programs will be cut. He stated that he has only supported a hiring freeze one other time and that he is feeling the same way again towards this freeze. Legislator Burnside said that at first he was against this freeze but was assured that it will not get in the way of hiring necessary positions. He asked if this was correct. Chairman Franzese assured him that it was. Legislator Smith asked if this means that positions require full approval of the Legislature. Chairman Franzese stated yes, except for per diems. Vote: Passed 6-1. (No: Smith) RESOLUTION NO. 50 Motion by Halpin, Second by Young. RE: SUPPORT FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THE BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE OF THE TAYLOR LAW WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1995 WHEREAS, currently, non-elected panels often decide expensive labor agreements without taking into consideration the impact of their decisions on the continuing ability of homeowners to pay higher taxes, and WHEREAS, without the ability to control salaries and benefits, local governments will have increased difficulty in controlling their budgets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature asks for immediate consideration and support to eliminate the binding arbitration clause of the Taylor Law by preventing its re-enactment, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be mailed to Governor George Pataki, Donald Davidsen, Senator Randy Kuhl, and NYSAC. DISCUSSION: Legislator Fitzsimmons asked what the feedback from the Union Representatives was. He said that he wholly objected to this resolution being presented this way and that it needs full recommendation. Legislator Halpin stated that this is only part of the Taylor Law. Legislator Fitzsimmons stated that it looks like we're only interested in the part the protects us and not the part that protects the employees. He said that we did not follow proper procedures by not asking for the Union Representatives opinions on this to be brought for discussion to the full Legislature. Chairman Franzese stated that it did go through committee. MOTION by Smith to withdraw this resolution. Legislator Fitzsimmons stated that he would like the opportunity to vote the resolution down right now. Legislator Smith withdrew his motion. Legislator Halpin stated that this resolution was well discussed in committee and that sending issues out to an arbitrary board is not good. Legislator Fitzsimmons stated that taking away one party's act for our party is not good either. Legislator Halpin said that it only protects certain employees and that employers and employees have to bargain. Legislator Burnside said that he can see the reason for this resolution, but that he is a little concerned with it. Chairman Franzese ---PAGE BREAK--- stated that it will not affect our administration. Legislator Smith stated that he can't see why we are supporting something that we don't know much about. Vote: Passed 5-2. (Noes: Smith, Fitzsimmons) RESOLUTION NO. 51 Motion by Halpin, Second by Young. RE: SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROGRAM OF THE SOUTHERN TIER CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND REQUEST THAT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDING SUPPORT WHEREAS, the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board was created by resolution of two or more counties within the area comprised of Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties, pursuant to Article 12-B of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and WHEREAS, in October 1972 the Counties of Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben adopted resolutions requesting that the Southern Tier Central Planning and Development Board be designated as the Economic Development District agency under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Administration has declared that all three counties are eligible for certain benefits under the provisions of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, thereby making available both emergency and normal funding grants to assist the region in its economic development activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature of the County of Schuyler does hereby continue to support and participate in the Economic Development District Program of the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board. The County provides local share funding to assist the District in utilization of EDA administrative grant funds to carry on a region-wide program of economic activities to improve the local economy, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature requests that the Economic Development Administration continue to provide administrative funding support to the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board as the designated and established Economic Development District for the Southern Tier Region of the State of New York. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 52 Motion by Halpin, Second by Young. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: APPOINTMENTS - SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BOARD BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the following appointments effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1995 to the Schuyler County Youth Board: Ronald Alexander Doolittle Kerry Hoover Donald Dryden Anne Balch Laura Merrill Philip Barnes Lloyd Prosperi Delmar Bleiler Michael Johnston James Chedzoy MyAnna Bellows Elaine Jessica Colon Charles E. Young Audrey Kerber Bob Guild Susan Barnes Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 53 Motion by Halpin, Second by Karius RE: APPOINTMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve Chairman Franzese's appointment of Charles Franzese as Chairman and Phil Miller as Vice-Chairman of the Environmental Management Council effective 1/31/95-12/31/95. Vote: Passed 6-0. (Abstention: Franzese) RESOLUTION NO. 54 Motion by Halpin, Second by Karius. RE: APPOINTMENT - HISTORIAN AND DEPUTY HISTORIAN BE IT RESOLVED, that Barbara Bell be appointed as County Historian and Louise Stillman as Deputy Historian for the year 1995. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 55 Motion by Halpin, Second by Karius. RE: ADOPT SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY BE IT RESOLVED, the County of Schuyler hereby adopt the following Sexual Harassment Policy, effective immediately: SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY The County prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace, whether committed by managers, supervisors or nonsupervisors. All managers, supervisors and employees must avoid any action or conduct which could be viewed as sexual harassment. ---PAGE BREAK--- In addition, no manager, supervisor or employee may engage in conduct that might create an offensive work environment, whether it be in the form of physical or verbal harassment. Sexual harassment includes any behavior of a sexual nature which is unwelcome and personally offensive to its recipient. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other physical, verbal or visual conduct based on sex constitute sexual harassment when submission to the conduct is an explicit or implicit term or condition of employment submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as the basis for an employment decision, or the conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. Sexual harassment may include but is not limited to explicit sexual propositions, sexual innuendo, suggestive comments, sexually-oriented jokes or remarks or jokes about gender-specific traits, foul or obscene language or gestures, displays of foul or obscene printed or visual material, and unwanted physical contact. Employees are encouraged to avail themselves of the County's internal complaint procedure if they are confronted with sexual harassment. Complaints should be brought to the attention of the Personnel Director. All complaints will be and thoroughly investigated in a confidential manner. To the fullest extent practicable, the County will keep complaints, and the terms of their resolution, confidential. If an investigation confirms that harassment has occurred, the County will take corrective action including such discipline as is appropriate. Sexual harassment in violation of this policy will result in corrective disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. No employee will suffer retaliation as a result of utilizing the internal complaint procedure with respect to allegations of sexual harassment. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 56 Motion by Halpin, Second by Burnside. RE: ADOPT HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler hereby adopt the following Health and Safety Policy, effective immediately: HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY The coordination implementation and enforcement of Health and Safety regulations: such as Fire and Building Codes, NYS Department of Labor Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau (PESH), Insurance Inspections, etc. will be done by the Schuyler County Building Maintenance Supervisor with support provided by the County Fire and Building Codes Officer. Examples of Health and Safety concerns are: 1. Use and placement of power supply for electrical, telephone or computer equipment. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2. Hallways and aisles maintained with clear access for traffic flow. 3. Proper storage of flammable or chemical products. 4. Proper installation of equipment, furniture, and files. 5. Use of home appliances (coffee pots, microwave ovens, toaster ovens, refrigerator) will be forbidden unless installed in an approved area with proper electrical connection. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 57 Motion by Halpin, Second by Burnside. RE: ADOPT TIME CARD POLICY BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler hereby adopt the following Time Card Policy, effective immediately: TIME CARD POLICY Time cards are due by 4:30 p.m. on the Monday following the close of a pay period. The department head or designee is responsible for making sure time cards are delivered in a timely manner and properly completed. Employees who complete their own time cards should complete their cards and sign them on their last scheduled workday of the pay period prior to submission to their department head or designee. Time cards which are completed by someone other than the employee should be carefully checked for errors by the employee before signing. Special care should be given to the classification of any leave or benefit time by both the employee and the department head or their designee. The time cards will stand as submitted. There will be NO changes to benefit or leave time after the payroll has been processed with the exception of reimbursements for disability or worker's compensation time previously listed as sick time. TIME CARDS NOT SUBMITTED ON TIME WILL NOT BE PAID UNTIL THE FOLLOWING PAY PERIOD. Departments should have one person other than the department head authorized to approve time cards. A letter should be provided to the Treasurer's Office designating the authorized person. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 58 Motion by Halpin, Second by Burnside. RE: ADOPT LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler hereby adopt the following Leave of Absence Policy, effective immediately: ---PAGE BREAK--- LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY All employees returning to work from any absence compensable by Worker's Compensation or Disability shall first report to the Personnel Office. The original written doctor's statement indicating approval to return to the duties which the employee's position requires, must be provided before being permitted to return to work. Any request to return with restricted duties or reduced schedules, must have prior approval of the Department Head and the Personnel Director before such adjustment will be allowed. Any employee who has been absent from work for ten (10) or more consecutive work days due to illness or injury is also required to comply with the above stated procedure. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 59 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: CREATE FULL-TIME DEPUTY SHERIFF'S POSITION WHEREAS, the Office of Court Administration requests that a full-time deputy sheriff be assigned to the County Court and Family Court, and WHEREAS, funding for a full-time security position is provided by the Office of Court Administration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a full-time Deputy Sheriff's position be created in the Sheriff's Department for the purpose of providing court security at an hourly rate of $9.88 in accordance with any necessary Civil Service procedures; it being understood that this position is contingent upon the availability of state funding for same. DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin stated that she would like some clarification that if we made this position full-time would it delete the part-time position. Doris Craig, Personnel Director, stated that there are no part-time employees in the Sheriff's Department. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked if we not want to create a full-time position, could there be a lateral move of a current full-time employee. Legislator Burnside said that the person who is currently working in this position is listed as a part-time employee, but is actually working full-time. Doris Craig stated that in talking with the Sheriff that this person would be paid by the courts and that a present employee would fill this position. She also stated that it was not discussed that another position would be filled to replace that person. Chairman Franzese stated that she is concerned with working a part-time employee full-time. Doris Craig stated that this individual, by being categorized as part- time, is receiving a lower rate of pay. She said that the question concerning filling the vacant part-time position falls under the hiring freeze. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked that if there are 25 full-time positions, and 15 are road patrol, couldn't one of them be reassigned to the courts. Legislator Halpin asked if a resolution could be passed paying this part-time person a full-time rate. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that he would support that. Chairman Franzese asked if the courts could use numerous part-time people. She ---PAGE BREAK--- also asked if it would be beneficial to refer this back to committee. She stated that if this individual works full-time, then they should receive a full-time rate. Chairman Franzese stated that perhaps this should go back to committee. MOTION by Young, SECOND by Burnside to table this resolution. Legislator Halpin stated that if someone came up and demanded full-time pay, then they should receive it. Chairman Franzese stated that an individual should not be made to work over his part-time hours and stated that a message should be sent that if an individual works over 40 hours, then they should be paid a full- time wage. Legislator Smith stated that the Personnel Director has the correct idea that we should vote on the present resolution and the hiring freeze will affect our other concerns. Doris Craig stated that there is no problem with the resolution, and the concern with the vacant position will fall under the hiring freeze. Legislator Smith stated that this resolution has committee approval and the Legislature should not pull out at the last minute. Legislator Smith "called for the question" on tabling the resolution. Chairman Franzese asked the sponsors of the resolution if they would like to withdraw their tabling of the resolution. Legislators Young and Burnside agreed that they would like to withdraw their motion. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that there is a choice to slide someone over into that position and reduce the staff by one or increase the staff by one, but reduce local costs. Legislator Smith said that before considering these options there should be a discussion with the Sheriff. Chairman Franzese said that if the resolution didn't pass it would go back to committee for discussion on finding other ways to fill it and if it passes then we are done with it. Legislator Karius "called for question". There were four ayes and three noes against calling the question. Legislator Halpin stated she was concerned with having a part-time employee filling a full-time position. She asked if the individual working part-time could be paid a full time wage. Chairman Franzese stated that an issue has been raised; that part-time employees are working full-time and this needs to be investigated. She recommended that the Administration and Public Safety Committee look at this. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 60 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: AMEND MANAGEMENT LEVEL SALARY PLAN TO INCLUDE GOAL DEADLINE WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Legislative Committee to change the deadline date for the submission of departmental goals to January 1 of each year, and WHEREAS, it is also the recommendation of the Legislative Committee to extend the deadline date for the submission of 1995 goals to allow Department Heads the opportunity to utilize the results from their 1994 performance evaluations in developing their 1995 goals. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the deadline date for the submission of 1995 goals be extended from March 1st to April 1st, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby amend the Management Level Salary Plan dated November 19, 1993 and that the following addition be distributed as an addendum until such time as the plan is reprinted: 1. ADD TO PAGE 14, PARAGRAPH 3 OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: ...All Managers shall submit their annual goals for the upcoming year to their committee chairperson by January 1 of each year and a copy of same shall be given to the Clerk of the Legislature to be maintained in a binder in the Legislative Office. Vote: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 61 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: APPROVE CORRECTION TO 1995 TAX WARRANT - SNOW - TOWN OF HECTOR WHEREAS, a copy of a decision by Supreme Court Justice, William N. Ellison has been received reducing the assessments for tax map numbers 22.17-1-10 from $60,000 to $30,000; 22.17-1-11 from $50,000 to $30,000; 22.17-1-12 from $50,000 to $30,000; and 22.17-1-15 from $50,000 to $30,000 assessed to Eugene Snow, and WHEREAS, the 1995 Town and County taxes have been calculated on the reduced assessment per the court order, however, the returned Watkins Glen Central School taxes were not reduced due to a lack of notification to the school district and the county. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1995 Town of Hector Tax Warrant be reduced by a total of $1,639.21 for the returned Watkins Glen Central School District and that the returned school taxes on the 1995 Town and County tax bills be corrected to read $546.40 for each of the above referenced tax map numbers and the Watkins Glen Central School return be reduced by $1,531.98. Vote: Passed 7-0. Legislator Fitzsimmons left at 9:05 p.m. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Halpin reported that in the personnel office there are tapes on managerial subjects. She also stated that she noticed in the Watkins Review that they wished Schuyler County a Happy 140th Birthday. Legislator Karius reported that the agricultural department is losing a couple of people. She said that the closing date for ASCS is March 31, 1995. She said that they are in the process of sending a questionnaire to people to see how much these departments are being used. Legislator Burnside said that the new Watershed Office is very nice and the County Clerk's office is awaiting approval from State DMV office. He also stated that microfilming is going along very well. Legislator Halpin stated that at the NYSAC ---PAGE BREAK--- conference the Comptroller stated that he would lend state auditors to help counties in any way needed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: MOTION by Karius, SECOND by Halpin to untable Resolution No. 460-94 and substitute same with a new resolution. Motion carried five ayes to zero noes. RESOLUTION NO. 460-94 Motion by Young, second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR GENERATOR - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Management has purchased two generators (one for the Emergency Operations Center and one for the Radio Tower Site) to keep the emergency radio communications systems functional. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to enter into a maintenance contract with RONCO to provide maintenance and service for the Terry Hill generator per written agreement for a period of one year at a cost of $704, and a comprehensive warranty which includes parts, travel time and labor for a period of five years at a cost of $972; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney. DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin asked the age of the generator. Legislator Burnside said that it is approximately two years old. Chairman Franzese said that it is not continuously used; that it is a backup generator. Legislator Burnside stated that the argument is that when it goes down it costs a lot of money to repair it. VOTE: Passed 6-0. Legislator Smith asked if there was any legal reason why we cannot provide information that the Village is requesting. Attorney Coleman stated that we are working towards giving them this information. Chairman Franzese said that we are still going along with their request. Legislator Smith asked if we still have a court date. Chairman Franzese said that it is scheduled for March 4. Attorney Coleman stated that the District Attorney will make a decision on representing the Village prior to March 4. NEW BUSINESS: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 9:30 P.M.: Mike Myers asked if we are submitting to a site plan or just submitting plans. Attorney Coleman stated that we are only submitting plans. He said that when acting in an emergency situation, we are not subject to local zoning. Legislator Smith stated he understood we are submitting basic plans for site plan review, but are not submitting to a site plan review. Attorney Coleman stated that a site plan review is a process, not a piece of paper. Legislator Smith stated that he felt this conflict is an ego struggle. Casey Creamer stated that relative to Intro. No. 22 he got the ---PAGE BREAK--- impression, that for employees, instead of a strike, they are giving them binding arbitration. He said that the first Whereas implies that the person doing the binding arbitration is totally biased. Chairman Franzese said that it is not in lieu of, that some are given binding arbitration. Legislator Burnside stated that it is a fair deal. Duane Spilde stated that he is no friend of the union and that the Taylor Law already leans toward management positions. He asked why we would support a resolution written by the City of Buffalo that would not affect our county employees. Patty Bilinski stated that this affects our schools more than local government. Mike Myers stated that in talking with the Village that if they were given the chance to give advice, that they would agree more with what was done. Public Participation ended at 9:52 p.m. MOTION by Burnside, SECOND by Young to go into Executive Session at 9:53 p.m. to discuss litigation. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes. MOTION by Smith, SECOND by Young to offer a settlement agreement to the Village of Watkins Glen per County Attorney letter on file. Attorney Coleman to offer same by letter to Attorney Miller. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes. MOTION by Smith, SECOND by Young to come out of Executive Session at 10:25 p.m.. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes. RESOLUTION NO. 62 Motion by Young, second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE MANAGEMENT LEVEL SALARY INCREASES FOR 1995 WHEREAS, the County, per Resolution No. 569, authorized 1995 management level salary increases to be awarded pending receipt of a letter from the Department Heads Representative stating there would be no improper practices charges filed against the County, and WHEREAS, the County is now in receipt of said letter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature, upon the recommendation of the Administrative Committee, authorize 1995 management level salary increases, to be retroactive to January 1, 1995 as follows: Building Maintenance Supervisor $30,053 Civil Service Sec'y./Personnel $28,775 Personnel Clerk $17,835 Conf. Sec'y. to County Attorney $17,624 Conf. Sec'y. to District Attorney $10,094 Chief Clerk Elections $12,117 Deputy Clerk Elections $10,167 Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator $27,306 Dep. Emergency Mgmt. Coord. $19,414 Director of Community Services $45,000 Director of Office for the Aging $27,350 Director of Community Dev., et al $26,850 Director of Probation $32,772 ---PAGE BREAK--- Director of Patient Svcs. $36,917 Watershed Inspector $30,350 Deputy Commissioner Social Svcs. $29,900 Director Weights and Measures $ 7,620 Director of Veterans Services $ 7,196 Youth Bureau Director $28,447 Assistant County Attorney $28,940 Assistant District Attorney $18,739 Public Defender $28,352 VOTE: Passed 5-1. (No: Smith) RESOLUTION NO. 63 Motion by Smith, second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH DAVID KELLY WHEREAS, David Kelly retained counsel in a certain dispute with County of Schuyler arising out of his prior employment with said county, and WHEREAS, it is in the mutual interest of the parties to settle. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the Schuyler County Attorney to offer and approve an offer of settlement of the above- entitled action against the County in the amount of $1,750 to be paid from Judgments and Claims account no. 1930.400. VOTE: Passed 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Cook, Deputy Clerk REGULAR MEETING MARCH 13, 1995 The March 13, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:33 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Burnside and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present except for Legislator Young who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 6:34 P.M.: Lory Peck on Introduction No. 23; Stipulation of Settlement with Charlotte Bond, what is it? Legislator Hastings and ---PAGE BREAK--- Attorney Coleman explained the purpose of the resolution. Lory Peck said that he noticed that the County started using a new paycheck color and changed banks. He wanted to know how Fleet Bank was picked? Patty Bilinski, Deputy Treasurer, stated that it is just a new looking check and that payroll accounting has always been done at Fleet Bank. Lory Peck stated that Fleet Bank is charging its customers $5.00 a month for having direct deposit. Chairman Franzese asked if he had checked with the Treasurer to find out if they were aware of that. Lory stated that the Treasurer's Department said that they were well aware of the situation and that they were trying to fix it. Patty Bilinski stated that they didn't realize that people were being charged, but did know that Fleet Bank was depositing manually. Chairman Franzese thanked Lory for making us aware of the problem and asked Patty Bilinski to follow up. Phil Barnes on Introduction Number 20; the Local Law pertaining to salaries; asked how the figures were computed. He said he would like to know why he is only a receiving $400 raise. He said that he has been working for the County for 21 years and has never complained. Legislator Halpin stated that at the time of the budget there was $25,000 set aside for salaries. She said that some people were not in the proper area of the salary plan, so they were adjusted to bring them up to where they should be. She stated that when someone is hired, their salary starts somewhere between the minimum and mid-range. After someone hits their mid-range, their rate of increases goes up more slowly. She stated that when someone reaches their maximum, they will no longer receive rate increases. Phil Barnes stated that in 1990 there was a salary plan in effect. He said he took a pay cut when he became Undersheriff. He would like to know why other people received 3-4% pay raise and he is not even receiving Legislator Halpin stated that the salary plan would have to be looked at to see if it is set correctly for his position. She asked Phil Barnes to put his ideas in writing and she would submit them to the Administrative Committee. Mary Hoover reiterated the Undersheriff's position. She stated that he does work diligently. She said that the amount of years he has worked in the Sheriff's department should also be taken into consideration. Legislator Smith stated that the department heads need to know that Legislator Fitzsimmons did submit a different salary plan in which we did look at the Undersheriff's position. Chairman Franzese said she asked at the Legislative Committee meeting if there was any desire to amend and there was no desire. Legislator Smith stated that the sponsor of that resolution was not available to be at that meeting for the vote. Casey Creamer said that his impression is that Phil Barnes is not being appreciated. Chairman Franzese stated that when the management salary plan was first worked out, we tried to be fair. She said she personally wished that there were more dollars to be used for the raises. She said that when the money was put in the budget for the raises, no one knew what the raises would be, this was to be worked out later. She stated that it was set up in the fairest way possible. Legislator Halpin stated that when the management salary plan was instituted, the thought was that it was fair. She states that it is a very good plan, but it is not perfect and that all the employees are not exactly where they should be. She said that the Legislature did make a decision not to base salaries on the performance evaluations this year. She stated that they tried to give 6% over the last two years. Tom Ryan on Introduction Number 3; Civil Service Law, Section 61; why are we changing this? He stated that if it was changed from three to ten, then it opens it up for favoritism. He asked what was gained out of ten? Legislator Halpin stated that it gives more flexibility. She stated that all ten must meet the minimum qualifications for the job. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chairman Franzese said that the Civil Service Commission recommends this change. Legislator Burnside stated that on the list of ten instead if three, if you wanted to hire three people, then you would have to hire the three on the list. He said that if there was a list of ten, there would be more choices. Public Participation ended at 7:10 p.m. PRESENTATION - DAVID SKEVAL, FOREST PRACTICE BOARD - 7:11 P.M.: David gave a synopsis of what the Forest Board is. He stated that better education of the landowner on how to use the land is needed. Our County is located in Region 8 and our region office is in Bath. The first issue to be discussed is the State Budget and how it will affect the Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands and Forests. There is a proposed $1 million budget cut, which equivalates to 29 positions, all of which are forester positions. Also proposed to be cut are the Cooperative Forest Management Program and Utilization and Management Program. He said that there are too many budget cuts being done in this area in New York State. The second issue he discussed was timber theft. There is $50,000 worth of timber being stolen each month because timber theft does not usually get reported. He stated that criminals are hard to civilly and criminally pursue. Civil suits are likely to be pursued, but cannot collect monetarily and criminal pursuit is considered grand larceny. To pursue criminally, willful intent must be proven. He stated that professional timber thieves move boundary lines, which causes difficulty in prosecuting. People need to get together to show landowners how to deter thieves. The last issue was the Right to Practice Forestry Act, which is going through State Legislation right now. The Right to Farm Act passed last year. He stated that the forest production industry in New York State is getting smaller. He stated that the timber being cut is smaller and that the industries in are using these product forms. He stated that we have a tremendous resource here. Legislator Hastings asked how many acres of timber are there, other than NYS lands. Dave stated that 65% of Schuyler County is forested. He said that he does not have the exact number, but NYS forest land makes up 85%. Legislator Hastings asked how much timber theft is occurring in Schuyler County. Dave stated that he wasn't sure, but a single red oak is worth $500. Legislator Fitzsimmons stated that a few years ago an estimate was given that forest can be increased by 50%; is this still the case? Dave stated that he thinks that it is still true. He said that the forest is growing three times faster than is being harvested. He said that small saw mills are going out of business. He wants to see growth continue, and the key is education of the private land owner. PRESENTATION - CORRY BUCKWALTER, AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT - 7:30 P.M.: Corry stated that she is currently working with the Town of Hector Planning Board on setting up the Agricultural District. She stated that their Board has approved the District. She said that there will be a Public Hearing held no later than May 10. One month after the Public Hearing, the issue will be sent before the Legislature to decide to adopt or reject the plan. She stated that the District does not give a lot of benefits, but does promote economic activities of farmers. Legislator Halpin stated that assuming the Legislature does approve these parcels and they become an Agricultural District, what if Town of Tyrone wants to become an Agricultural District; are they considered a separate Agricultural District? Corry stated that they would be separate. She said that the Towns of Tyrone and Reading are currently being looked at for placement of an Agricultural ---PAGE BREAK--- District. She stated that she would like to look at a County wide district, but the Commission of Agriculture and Markets does not approve. Chairman Franzese asked what the district would be called. Corry said probably the Hector Agricultural District. Chairman Franzese asked that by being a district, aren't they entitled to some exemptions? Corry stated that they receive a fire exemption. She said that the district has term reviews, either eight, ten, or twenty years. Chairman Franzese stated that she is happy to see this move along and she would like to give the rest of the County the opportunity to join as well. Presentation ended at 7:43 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 64 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Halpin. RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 15, 1995 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the February 15, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. DISCUSSION: Legislator Fitzsimmons stated that lobe testing should be load testing. VOTE: Passed 7-0. MOTION by Smith, SECOND by Fitzsimmons, that the Chairman not read the resolutions by title. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes. RESOLUTION NO. 65 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE AND THE SCHUYLER COUNTY SHERIFF TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S SERVICE FOR THE BOARDING OF FEDERAL PRISONERS IN THE SCHUYLER COUNTY JAIL BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature and the Schuyler County Sheriff be, and hereby are, authorized to sign an ongoing contract with the United States Marshal's Service for the boarding of federal prisoners in the Schuyler County Jail ($61 per prisoner, per day) subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 66 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION AND FILLING OF TEN PART-TIME POSITIONS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, it is necessary for the good operation of the Schuyler County Jail to have sufficient part-time employees to fill in for full-time employees when they are on leave, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, it is cost effective to use part-time employees in these situations rather than to pay overtime rates, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to permit these positions to be established and filled because this will be more cost effective. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the creation of six part-time Correction Officer positions and four part-time Deputy Sheriff positions in the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, said positions having been titled by the Civil Service Commission, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such positions will be funded out of current budget allocations in the Sheriff's 1995 budget. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 67 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO AMEND CIVIL SERVICE LAW, SECTION 61 WHEREAS, Section 61 of New York State Civil Service Law mandates the selection of individuals from Eligible Lists must come from the top three individuals, and WHEREAS, this section of law was written many years ago when governments were small, the number of people on eligible lists were few, and it was rare to have more than one vacancy being filled at a time, and WHEREAS, employment in the public sector has changed dramatically and a rule of ten, rather than three, would broaden the choice while at the same time maintaining the objectivity of the Civil Service testing process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby support the amendment of Civil Service Law Section 61 to change the Rule of Three to a Rule of Ten, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to all Schuyler County School Superintendents, Town Supervisors, and Village Mayors asking them to voice their support of this change also, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Pataki, Senator Kuhl, and Davidsen. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings asked if this is to address some department heads' concerns? Legislator Fitzsimmons stated that there have been instances where people have been hired prior to testing, then they did not finish in the top three, so had to let ---PAGE BREAK--- them go. Chairman Franzese stated that the way the law is now, if one is disqualified from the list, then there are only two names left to chose from. Dave Lisk stated that as a department head, it would be a welcome change. Barb Regan also agreed that it would be a welcome change. Legislator Burnside stated that only three states does not use the rule of ten and that we are one of them. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 68 Motion by Hastings, Second by Burnside. RE: INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS - SCHUYLER HOSPITAL, INC. - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, the State Aid approved for Schuyler Hospital, Inc. for 1994 exceeds the amount previously requested and approved in this year's contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the amended agreement and increased appropriation of $3,323.00 to accounts 4310.3490 and 4322.506. It is understood that no additional County monies will be involved in this transaction. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 69 Motion by Hastings, Second by Burnside. RE: INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS - SCHUYLER ARC - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, additional State Aid has been approved for Schuyler ARC for 1994 in the amount of $32,286.00, and WHEREAS, this increases the previously requested and approved amount to $92,574. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the amended agreement and increase appropriation of $32,286.00 to accounts 4310.3490 and 4322.504. It is understood that no additional County monies will be involved in this transaction. VOTE: Passed 6-0. (Abstention: Smith due to employment). RESOLUTION NO. 70 Motion by Hastings, Second by Burnside. RE: APRIL - ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, the consumption of alcohol and other drugs often results in enormous personal, economic and social consequences for many individuals, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, it is essential that a full range of appropriate and needed alcoholism and substance abuse treatment and prevention services remain available and accessible in the community, providing a continuum of quality programming in a cost-efficient and effective manner for addicted persons, family members and others at risk. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature extends its recognition and appreciation to all the staff at the Schuyler Hospital Alcohol Clinic and the Council on Alcoholism and Other Chemical Dependencies of the Finger Lakes, Inc. for the important and dedicated services they provide, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature recognizes April as Alcohol Awareness Month. VOTE: Passed 7- RESOLUTION NO. 71 Motion by Burnside, Second by Karius. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - RECORDS MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the funds for the shelving for the records storage center are appropriated in .438 supplies account and need to be transferred into .249 shelving account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $8,600 from account no. 1460.438-1464 into account no. 1460.249-1464. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 72 Motion by Burnside, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL - PLANNING WHEREAS, the American Planning Association annual conference is being held in Toronto, Canada, in April 1995, and WHEREAS, due to the proximity of the conference to Schuyler County by driving distance, and WHEREAS, the Legislative Planning Committee recommends that the County Planning Director attend the 1995 conference within the allocated budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Director be authorized to attend the 1995 American Planning Association conference in Toronto, Canada, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature notify the County's insurance carrier of said travel. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 73 Motion by Burnside, Second by Karius. RE: STABILIZE FUNDING AND UPDATE THE PARTIAL STATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF COUNTY AND CITY VETERAN'S SERVICE AGENCIES WHEREAS, New York State is the home of over two million veterans, and WHEREAS, applications and claims for veteran's entitlements are frequently complicated and confusing, and require skilled assistance in proper filing, and WHEREAS, County and City Veteran's Service Agencies provide the majority of advocacy services for New York State Veterans, and WHEREAS, the State of New York provided a formula in 1945 for the partial reimbursement of the operating expenses of said agencies, and WHEREAS, the operating expenses of said agencies have increased over 300% since the 1945 reimbursement formula was established, but without any increase in the 1945 reimbursement rate, and WHEREAS, payment of the partial State reimbursement to County and City Veteran's Service Agencies is at the discretion of the Director of the State Division of Veterans Affairs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Schuyler County urges the New York State Legislature to amend Section 359 of New York State Executive Law by eliminating the discretionary provision for the partial State reimbursement to County and City Veteran's Service Agencies by deleting the word may and substituting the word shall in lieu thereof, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the New York State Legislature be urged to further amend Section 359 of the New York State Executive Law to update the formula for partial State reimbursement to County and City Veteran's Service Agencies, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature shall forward certified copies of this resolution to Governor George Pataki, Senator John Kuhl, Donald Davidsen, Chairman of Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Michael J. Hoblock, Jr., Chairman of the Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee Ronald C. Tocci, Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, Assembly Minority Leader Clarence Rappleyea, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Legislative Director of NYSAC Beth Saint Dennis, and President of NYSAC Joseph Eade. VOTE: Passed 7-0. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 74 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: AMEND 1995 BUDGET - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services has 100% reimbursement funds available through the New York State Department of Social Services for the relocation and hard wiring of BICS computer equipment, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds has completed said relocation and hard wiring of BICS computer equipment and has submitted vouchers to the Schuyler County Department of Social Services in the amounts of $2,145.56. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendations of the Human Services Committee, that the Schuyler County Department of Social Services Budget for 1995 be altered and modified as follows: 1. Increase account no. 6010.208 by $2,145.56 2. Increase account no. 6010.3610 by $2,145.56 VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 75 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT QUOTES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE REBUILDING OF FITZPATRICK HILL BRIDGE - BIN #3332550 WHEREAS, Fitzpatrick Hill Bridge, BIN #3332550 is in need of rebuilding, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways and the Highway Committee to solicit quotes for engineering services for this structure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Highway Superintendent be authorized to solicit quotes for engineering services for the rebuilding of Fitzpatrick Hill Bridge, BIN# 3332550. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 76 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF COPS FAST GRANT WHEREAS, monies have been provided under the Federal Crime Control Bill for the hiring of additional police officers for municipalities, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Sheriff Michael Maloney was granted permission to apply for such funds by the County Legislature, and WHEREAS, a grant in the amount of $59,000 (for three years) has been awarded to the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department under this bill, and WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Department and County Jail lost two positions in the 1994 budget process, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Legislature to provide adequate police protection for the residents and Schuyler County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, per Resolution No. 49-95, that the Chairman of the Legislature and Schuyler County Sheriff be authorized to accept the COPS FAST Federal grant using the 25% match of $4,916.66 ($14,750.00 for 3 years) appropriated in account number 3110.100. DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin stated that this is a matter of perception of what our needs are in public safety. She stated that she has never not felt safe. She said that there is currently a resolution in effect for a freeze on hiring. If we are to hold a line on spending, then positions may have to be decreased. She stated that when it comes time to decrease positions, she hopes that the Sheriff's department is looked at closely. Legislator Burnside said that this money would be received over a three year time period and that we have to come up with a 25% match. Legislator Hastings stated that we are not hiring a position that was not budgeted. Legislator Burnside stated that no, this position was not budgeted for. This is an open grant and that someone would have to be hired. Legislator Hastings stated that this is in the Sheriff's budget. Phil Barnes stated that they will match this and that it is already authorized in which there is nothing to lose. Chairman Franzese stated that it is a three year commitment, but over the long run a position can be phased out. Legislator Fitzsimmons stated that Legislator Halpin's comments were well put concerning next year's budget. He stated that the grant can always be returned, and that this is a real possibility. He thinks that all options should be kept open. VOTE: Passed 6-1. (No: Halpin). RESOLUTION NO. 77 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CONNIE E. LUCIA FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Early Intervention Program must contract with providers to provide early intervention services to eligible children from birth through age two as required by the New York State Department of Health, and WHEREAS, the percentage of local cost, after private insurance and Medicaid are billed, is 50%. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an ongoing contract with Connie E. Lucia, to provide early intervention services, effective April 1, 1995, at rates set by the New York State Department of Health, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 78 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH HEALTH RESEARCH, INC./NYSDOH AIDS INSTITUTE, HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH HIV INFECTION WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, HIV Home Care Uninsured Fund is designed to provide access to home health care services for uninsured and under-insured persons who are HIV positive, and WHEREAS, this Home Care program will provide reimbursement for home health services to HIV-infected New York State residents who are uninsured or underinsured if they meet certain medical and financial criteria, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Home Health Agency may apply to this program by completing and signing a Provider Agreement with Health Research, Inc./NYSDOH AIDS Institute, Home Health Care Program for Persons with HIV Infection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign this agreement with Health Research, Inc./NYSDOH AIDS Institute, Home Health Care Program for Persons with HIV Infection, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the effective date of the agreement shall be the date on which the agreement is approved and dated by the program and shall remain in effect until terminated in accordance with the terms of the agreement. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 79 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: NON-PUBLIC USE DETERMINATION/SURPLUS - COUNTY REAL PROPERTY SITUATED ON BELLE CORNELL DRIVE - AUTHORIZATION FOR ADVERTISING FOR BIDS AND SALE WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler is the current owner of certain lands on Belle Cornell Drive (formerly Cornell), which the Buildings and Grounds Committee ---PAGE BREAK--- recommends be determined by this Legislature to be no longer necessary for County public use, pursuant to County Law Section 215, Subsec. 5, and WHEREAS, the Assessment and Taxation Committee has recommended that the property should be put up for bid in three different options; as a whole five acre parcel and two two and one-half acre parcels, and WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Office has added a division line to a survey map dated January 8, 1974 by Lozier Engineers, showing the two 2.5 acre lots. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, Subsection 5, that the aforedescribed real property be, and hereby is, determined to be no longer necessary for public use such that the County may sell and convey all of its rights, title and interest therein, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to advertise for bids for same, with the right to accept or reject any and all bids, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be effectively adopted upon the affirmative vote of 2/3 of the total membership of the County Legislature. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 80 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO SIGN EXTENSION TO COASTAL LUMBER COMPANY - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 326-93 accepted the timber bid of $5,762.60 from Coastal Lumber, and WHEREAS, Coastal Lumber has paid for said timber but has been unable to harvest yet. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be authorized to execute an addendum to the contract with Coastal Lumber Company to extend the expiration date to August 31, 1995, under the same terms and conditions, subject to the approval of the County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 81 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE EISEP CONTRACT - OFFICE FOR THE AGING ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the Office for the Aging for the EISEP Program for the period 4/1/95-3/31/96 at a cost of $46,000.00 ($4,000 County cost); subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 82 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND HOME HEALTH - OFFICE FOR THE AGING BE IT RESOLVED, that the Office for the Aging be authorized to enter into Memorandums of Understanding with the Department of Social Services and Home Health Agency to provide, among other things referral and assessment services for the EISEP Program, there being no cost involved. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 83 Motion by Hastings, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $1.00 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Medical Scholarship account no. 2980.418. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 84 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: ADOPT INCREASE OF THE SLIDING SCALE WHEREAS, the Senior Citizens' Exemption (Real Property Tax Law Section 467) sliding scale has been modified from $600 to $1000 increments for the forty-five, forty and thirty-five percent exemption, and $900 for the remaining steps, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Real Property Tax Director and the Assessment and Taxation Committee that said modification be implemented. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature here adopt the sliding scale increase for the Senior Citizens' Exemption as follows: ANNUAL INCOME OF OWNER OR PERCENTAGE ASSESSED COMBINED ANNUAL INCOME OF VALUATION EXEMPT OWNERS FROM TAXATION ---PAGE BREAK--- Up to 10,000 50% 10,000 or more, but less than 11,000 45% 11,000 or more, but less than 12,000 40% 12,000 or more, but less than 13,000 35% 13,000 or more, but less than 13,900 30% 13,900 or more, but less than 14,800 25% 14,800 or more, but less than 15,700 20% VOTE: Passed 6-1. (No: Halpin). RESOLUTION NO. 85 Motion by Hastings, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: SUPPORT TIMELY ADOPTION OF STATE BUDGET WHEREAS, the Legislature has found that as farm taxes rise potentially productive agricultural land is often converted to non-agricultural uses, and WHEREAS, it is the finding and declaration of the State Legislature that agricultural lands are irreplaceable state assets, and WHEREAS, the State Budget proposed by Governor Pataki is balanced through spending cuts rather than higher taxes, and WHEREAS, the proposed spending reductions are in the fastest growing areas of state spending (Medicaid and welfare programs), and WHEREAS, there is proposed over $1 billion in mandate relief, and WHEREAS, on average, 60% of local budgets are mandated by the state government, and WHEREAS, the high cost of mandated programs paid at the local level have produced local property taxes on farms which are three times the national average, and WHEREAS, we must reduce the cost of government to taxpayers and businesses, including farming. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature supports the above principles as presented in the New York State Budget proposed by Governor Pataki, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature urges the members of the New York State Legislature to adopt a budget on time and in accordance with the above principles. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 86 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: CHARLOTTE L. BOND -VS- COUNTY OF SCHUYLER; AUTHORIZE STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT WHEREAS, Charlotte L. Bond commenced legal proceedings against the County of Schuyler on January 17, 1994 concerning the cancelling and annulling of certain past taxes on real estate parcel number 12.-1-13.2, and WHEREAS, a Stipulation of Settlement was provided by Edward Y. Crossmore, Esq., attorney for Charlotte L. Bond, to Dennis J. Morris, Esq., Assistant County Attorney on or about September 6, 1994, and WHEREAS, such Stipulation of Settlement was approved for signature by the Assessment and Taxation Committee on February 17, 1995, and WHEREAS, the separate amounts of certain taxes referred to herein as being owed on said property total $6,925.21 (unpaid) and $5,276.34 (paid) as of February, 1995. Pursuant to the terms of the Stipulation of Settlement, the amount of such taxes owed shall be reduced by sixty percent NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes and approves the settlement of the above-entitled action against the County, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes Dennis J. Morris, Esq, Assistant County Attorney, to execute all documents in furtherance of such Stipulation of Agreement, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the Treasurer to charge back to the school the appropriate portion of the due taxes. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 87 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS APPOINTMENTS: EFFECTIVE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Cady, William Social Welfare Examiner Social Svcs. 02/06/95 17,223 P/Cont. Black, Timothy Social Welfare Examiner Social Svcs. 02/06/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- 17,223 Perm Landon, Carolyn Typist PT Probation 02/21/95 7.6732 Prov Rautio, Ruth Social Welfare Examiner Social Svcs. 02/13/95 17,223 P/Cont Pelow, Charlene Social Welfare Examiner Social Svcs. 02/13/95 17,223 Perm APPOINTED OFFICIALS: Leahey, Joseph Commissioner Elections 02/09/95 - 1,700 Term Democratic 12/31/96 Richards, Rex Commissioner Elections 02/09/95 - 1,700 Term Republican 12/31/96 LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Wood, Cheryl Caseworker Social Svcs. 01/31/95-02/28/95 (Sick leave) OTHER: Sirrine, Catherine Commissioner Elections 01/01/95-02/09/95 (In holdover position/Increase in Salary) Spaulding, Breck Deputy Sheriff Sheriff 02/19/95 (Increase to Full-Time/Increase in Salary) RESIGNATIONS: Black, Timothy Social Welfare Examiner Social Svcs. 02/10/95 BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 88 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF LEGAL SERVICES BILL FROM JUDGMENTS AND CLAIMS WHEREAS, the County is in receipt of a bill for 1994 legal services involving the Sheriff's Department. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to pay the 1994 bill to Davidson and O'Mara law firm in the amount of $552.97 from Judgments and Claims account no. 1930.400. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 89 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES BILL FROM JUDGMENTS AND CLAIMS WHEREAS, the County is in receipt of a bill for 1994 transcription services involving an indigent appeal for the Public Defender's Office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to pay the 1994 bill to Joan Bennett in the amount of $1,762.75 from Judgments and Claims account no. 1930.400. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 90 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: SET DATE/AUTHORIZE CONTRACT - 1995 TAX SALE AUCTION WHEREAS, the Treasurer's office has been in contact with Matson Auction and Real Estate to handle the 1995 Tax Sale Auction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1995 Tax Sale Auction be scheduled for September 16, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. in the Rural Urban Center, 208 Broadway, Montour Falls, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign the agreement with Matson Auction and Real Estate for auctioneer services for the 1995 Tax Sale Auction; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 91 Motion by Burnside, Second by Smith. RE: TAXES ON LAND PURCHASED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT WHEREAS, the United States Government has purchased the following parcels of land: Tax Map # Assessment Recorded 8.-1-19.21 $ 3,800 Liber 302, Page 408-412 12/29/94 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8.-1-19.22 $ 7,600 Liber 302, Page 408-412 12/29/94 Portion 8.-1-17 $29,450 Liber 302, Page 408-412 12/29/94 and WHEREAS, Section 558 of the Real Property Tax Law requires the cancellation of any tax liens which are not enforceable against property of the United States and allows for the chargeback of the town and relevied school taxes to the appropriate entities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to cancel all county taxes levied after the recording of the deeds on the listed parcels and chargeback to the Town of Hector their portion of the taxes. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 92 Motion by Burnside, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE BIDS FOR ABSTRACTING SERVICES FOR 1995 TAX SALE AUCTION PROPERTIES BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to advertise for bids for abstracting services for the 1995 tax auction properties, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, bids are to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 1995 by the Clerk of the Legislature, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY. Bids are to be opened and considered at the Finance Committee Meeting at 9:00 a.m. on April 3, 1995 at which time recommendation for Legislative action will be made; acceptance or rejection of bids to be made at the April 10, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Legislature; the County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 93 Motion by Burnside, Second by Smith. RE: AMEND FIXED ASSETS POLICY WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Legislature to cooperate with departments to make operations efficient, and WHEREAS, the Treasurer has recommended that the value to determine whether or not an item or group of items is listed as a fixed asset be lowered from $500 to $100. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fixed Assets Policy be amended to state that the value of items to be included in the inventory of fixed assets be $100 in order that the list of fixed assets and the list of items for insurance purposes can be the same list. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 94 Motion by Hastings, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: APPROVE CORRECTION TO 1995 TAX WARRANT - NARDE - TOWN OF DIX WHEREAS, a copy of a decision by Supreme Court Justice William N. Ellison has been received reducing the assessment for tax map number 65.9-2-59 assessed to Donald A. Narde, Jr. from $90,000 to $32,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1995 Tax Warrant for the Town of Dix be reduced by a total of $1,789.06, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer charge the county's share of $699.93 to the proper accounts, charge back to the Town of Dix their share of $167.17 and charge back to the Watkins Glen Central School District their share of $922.26. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 95 Motion by Hastings, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL'S (PIC) TITLE IIB SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM GRANT WHEREAS, Schuyler County has the highest youth unemployment rate of any county in New York State including counties of the New York City area, and WHEREAS, the Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Private Industry Council (PIC) awards grants for a summer youth program, and WHEREAS, the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) has expanded this program to include both low-income and at-risk youth ages 14 to 18 years, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau because of the Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS) Diversion Committee, and Runaway and Homeless (Community Care) Coordinator can identify these at-risk youth, and WHEREAS, PIC has approached the Schuyler County Youth Bureau to apply for their Summer Youth Employment and Training Program (SYETP) grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Youth Bureau be authorized to apply for the Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Private Industry Council's (PIC) Summer Youth Employment and Training Program (SYETP) monies, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute any documents necessary to secure these SYETP funds through PIC, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Youth Bureau Director be authorized to hire three Youth Employment Training Coordinators, one to start in May and two in June. Funds for all three positions are 100% reimbursable through PIC. VOTE: Passed 7-0. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Halpin stated that the Administrative Committee is working to make adjustments on the management salary plan. Legislator Hastings stated that Willie Pittman will be getting notification to move. She stated that he will take all the Schuyler County files, and Willie is requesting space in Tom's office without paying rent. Legislator Hastings stated that the Assessment and Taxation Committee had a noon meeting to discuss the budget situation. She said they made a recommendation to the Finance Committee on some ways to make the budget process better. Legislator Fitzsimmons stated that Pete Canfield will join the Human Services Committee at 1:00 to report on job placement. Legislator Halpin stated that the Treasurer is still working with the Personnel office for the best use of her personnel and that she is working on a duties statement. Legislator Fitzsimmons stated at the next highway meeting that Bill Randolph will be attending to talk about radio repair, and that at the April meeting, Mike Hatterly will be attending to discuss highway maintenance. Legislator Burnside stated that the Sheriff gave a good presentation and that all the questions were answered. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 9:00 P.M.: Mike Myers asked what is going on with the radio tower. Chairman Franzese stated that nothing new has been happening. Jim Coleman stated that there is supposedly a letter coming to the Legislature, but we have not received it yet. Public Participation ended at 9:02 p.m. MOTION by Halpin, SECOND by Fitzsimmons to go into Executive Session at 9:04 p.m. to discuss employee history. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes. MOTION by Smith, SECOND by Burnside to come out of Executive Session. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Cook, Deputy Clerk ---PAGE BREAK--- REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1995 The April 10, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:34 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Young and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present. Legislator Smith arrived at 6:50 p.m. County Attorney Coleman was also present. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 6:36 P.M.: Chairman Franzese made note that many students were here from Elmira College, who were taking Grant Writing courses. Lory Peck wanted to make a public announcement concerning a presentation at the Watkins Glen High School by an organization called A.A.C.T., an AIDS awareness organization. He said that it was headed by Watkins Glen High School Teacher/Advisor Ms. Huston. He said that this was taking place the first week of May, and that it was open to the public on May 5, 1995. Chairman Franzese asked if the quilt was still being added on to? Lory stated that it was. Anne Balch, Commissioner of Social Services, on Introduction No. 34; Authorize Home Health to Create and Fill Personal Care Aide Position. She said that her department uses the Home Health Agency for many reasons, and she currently has 15 clients that see the Home Health Agency. She said that the Home Health Agency cannot do without this position. Barbara Regan, Director of Patient Services, on Introduction No. 34 also, stated that at home care is much cheaper than nursing home care and that it would help her department immensely to have this position. She said that she has had to turn down clients for lack of personnel to care for them. She said that she has the clients, she needs the staff to support them. Alfonso Fiorille, Director of Real Property Tax Agency, on Introduction No. 40; Hiring of Real Property Tax Assistant and Trainee. He said that the position that will come open the end of the month has to be filled in order to complete the work in the office, without this position the work on the taxes would not be able to be accomplished. Public Participation ended at 6:46 p.m. Legislator Young suggested that Chairman Franzese take as many resolutions at once as possible. Legislator Hastings said that she would be voting no on all resolutions with vacancies until after the State Budget is released. Legislator Halpin also noted that most of the resolutions dealing with positions in Human Services and Public Health will have to be looked at after the State Budget is released. Legislator Young asked if it would be appropriate to table the resolutions that deal with filling vacancies. Legislator Hastings stated that she was only voting no on the positions in Human Services, but will be voting yes on some other positions. Chairman Franzese said that these positions should be looked at on an individual basis. MOTION by Young to table all Human Services resolutions dealing with filling vacancies, SECOND by Hastings. After further discussion, Legislator Young withdrew his motion. RESOLUTION NO. 96 Motion by Burnside, Second by Young. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 13, 1995 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the March 13, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 97 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF HOT MEAL CARRIERS/TRANSFER OF FUNDS - OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging budgeted $700 for hot meal carriers in the appropriate state budget line item, however the county budget line item requirement is different. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $140.00 from Office for the Aging account no. 6772.438 to 6772.200 for the purchase of hot meal carriers. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 98 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO FILL PARALEGAL VACANCY - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Civil Service exam results for the part-time Paralegal position in the Department of Social Services have been certified by the Civil Service Commission, and WHEREAS, it appears that the provisional appointee is not reachable on the eligible list, and WHEREAS, this position is responsible for, among other things, in-house fraud investigations in cooperation with the Sheriff's Department Investigator (23 from 1/1/95- 2/28/95 resulting in 3 arrests for fraud of over $8,000), fair hearings (none so far in 1995), recoupment of overpayments to closed cases (totalling $6,655 in 1995), and WHEREAS, these functions are essential to the operation of the Department and cannot be assumed by any other worker. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, per Resolution No. 49-2/15/95, that the Department of Social Services be authorized to fill the position of Paralegal, 15 hours per week, with an annual salary of $12,873, from budgeted funds. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 6-2. (Noes: Hastings, Halpin) RESOLUTION NO. 99 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH WHEREAS, child abuse prevention is a community problem and finding solutions depends on involvement among people throughout the community, and WHEREAS, statistics of children who are abused and neglected escalate each year, and WHEREAS, the effects of child abuse are felt by whole communities, and need to be addressed by the entire community, and WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created among social service agencies, schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community, and WHEREAS, youth-serving prevention programs offer positive alternatives for young people and encourage youth to develop strong ties to their community, and WHEREAS, all citizens should become more aware of child abuse and its prevention within the community, and to become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Schuyler County and calls upon all citizens, community agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities, and businesses to increase their participation in our efforts to prevent child abuse, thereby strengthening the communities in which we live. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 100 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: AMEND SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET TO INCLUDE GRANT FOR CONSOLIDATED SERVICE PLANNING ACTIVITIES WHEREAS, New York State Department of Social Services has approved a $4,000 grant for consolidated service planning activities, and WHEREAS, $1,900 of the grant is for the purchase of personal computer equipment to allow additional capacity in developing outcomes and monitoring progress. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to make the following budget adjustments: + $1,900 to account no. 6010.2.208 to total $5,800 + $2,100 to account no. 6010.4.0400 to total $2,100 + $4,000 to account no. 6010.A3510 to total $650,360 VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 101 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: RE-APPOINTMENT TO LOCAL CONDITIONAL RELEASE COMMISSION WHEREAS, Ronald G. Alexander was appointed to serve on the Local Conditional Release Commission for a period of four years pursuant to Resolution No. 172 of 1991, and WHEREAS, said term is due to expire on April 14, 1995, and Mr. Alexander is willing to continue serving on said Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Ronald G. Alexander be re-appointed to serve on the Local Conditional Release Commission for a term of four years commencing on April 15, 1995 and terminating on April 14, 1999. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 102 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR CRUSHED STONE (LIMESTONE) AND CRUSHED GRAVEL WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened at the regular Highway Committee Meeting on March 20, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids: Seneca Stone Corporation, 2105 S. Broadway, Pine City, New York 14871 General Crushed Stone Company, P.O. Box 9, Pre-Emption Road, Oaks Corners, NY 14518 B.R. Dewitt, Inc., 6895 Ellicott Street, Pavilion, NY 14525 Knight Settlement Sand and Gravel, 7291 Knight Settlement Rd., Bath, NY 14810 ---PAGE BREAK--- Copies of bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office or at the Legislative Office. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 103 Motion by Young, Second Halpin. RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR BITUMINOUS MATERIALS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened at the regular Highway Committee Meeting on March 20, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids: Central Asphalt, Div. Suit-Kote Corporation, 20 Fairground Lane, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 ONLY Vestal Asphalt, Inc., 201 Stage Rd., Vestal, NY 13850 Items 8, ONLY, plus Pugmill, Power Chipper, Mix Paver, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected: Penn-Can Road Materials, Inc., P.O. Box 6501, Syracuse, NY 13217 A.L. Blades and Sons, Inc., P.O. Box 590, 7610 County Road 65, Hornell, NY 14843 Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office or at the Legislative Office. VOTE: Passed 7-0. (Abstention: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 104 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE ASPHALT WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened at the regular Highway Committee Meeting on March 20, 1995. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids: Gravel and Contracting Company, Inc., 2105 S. Broadway, Pine City, NY 14871 Seneca Stone Corporation, 2105 S. Broadway, Pine City, NY 14871 Genesee LeRoy Stone Corporation, 6896 Ellicott Street, Pavilion, NY 14525 South Hill Construction Company, Inc., 3636 South Hill Road, Burdett, NY 14818 - PAVER BID ONLY - Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office or at the Legislative Office. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 105 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR READY MIX CONCRETE WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened at the regular Highway Committee Meeting on March 20, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids: Gravel and Contracting Company, Inc., 2105 S. Broadway, Pine City, NY 14871 B.R. Dewitt, Inc., 6895 Ellicott Street, Pavilion, NY 14525 Knight Settlement Sand and Gravel, 7291 Knight Settlement Road, Bath, NY 14810 Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office or at the Legislative Office. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 106 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR BANK RUN GRAVEL, MODIFIED GRAVEL, SAND, SELECT GRANULAR FILL WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for the Highway Department, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened at the regular Highway Committee Meeting on March 20, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids: Annella Wickham, 2300 Texas Hollow Road, Odessa, NY 14869 R. & L. Perry Construction Company, Inc., 2419 Jennings Road, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 B.R. DeWitt, Inc., 6895 Ellicott Street, Pavilion, NY 14525 (Location of Bank - Hector) B. & M. Contracting, Box 684, Savona, NY 14879 (Location of Bank - Bradford) Knight Settlement Sand and Gravel, 7291 Knight Settlement Road, Bath, NY 14810 Maple Terrace Farm Gravel Mine Wickham), 2391 Co. Rte. 10, Alpine, NY 14805 Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office or at the Legislative Office. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 107 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT BID FOR SIGN POSTS, EXTENSIONS, AND SIGN BLANKS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, a bid received and opened at the regular Highway Committee Meeting on March 20, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid: Chemung Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 527, Elmira, NY 14902 Copies of this bid are available for inspection at the Highway Office or at the Legislative Office. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 108 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT BID FOR GUIDERAIL WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for the Highway Department, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, a bid received and opened at the regular Highway Committee Meeting on March 20, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid: Chemung Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 527, Elmira, NY 14902 Copies of the bid are available for inspection at the Highway Office or at the Legislative Office. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 109 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT BID FOR SALT BRINE WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, a bid received and opened at the regular Highway Committee Meeting on March 20, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid: Akzo Nobel Salt, Inc., Abington Executive Park, P.O. Box 352, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Copies of the bid are available for inspection at the Highway Office or at the Legislative Office. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 110 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR TREE TRIMMING AND STUMP REMOVAL WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened at the regular Highway Committee Meeting on March 20, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid: ---PAGE BREAK--- Dave Day's Tree Service, P.O. Box 162, 52 Rte. 230, Wayne, NY 14893-0162 and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected: Area Line and Tree Company, 126 East Bayard Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Monroe Tree Service, 225 Ballantyne Road, P.O. Box 20562, Rochester, NY 14602-0562 Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office or at the Legislative Office. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 111 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT BID FOR TIRES WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, a bid received and opened at the regular Highway Committee Meeting on March 20, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid: Ron Parmenter Motors, Inc., 2540 State Rte. 14, Montour Falls, NY 14865 Copies of the bid are available for inspection at the Highway Office or at the Legislative Office. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 112 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT BID FOR NEW CORRUGATED, METAL GALVANIZED PIPE, GALVANIZED AND ASPHALT TREATED PIPE, NEW CORRUGATED METAL PIPE-ARCH, NEW GALVANIZED FLARED END SECTIONS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, a bid received and opened at the regular Highway Committee Meeting on March 20, 1995. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid: Chemung Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 527, Elmira, NY 14902 Copies of the bid are available for inspection at the Highway Office or at the Legislative Office. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 113 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR USED STEEL PIPE, USED RAILROAD RAIL, NEW AND USED STEEL PLATE, STEEL BRIDGE FLOORING, GABION BASKETS, POLY PIPE, NEW AND USED BRIDGE AND SHOP STEEL WHEREAS, Resolution No. 29 authorized the advertising for bids for furnishing of materials for the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids were received and opened at the regular Highway Committee Meeting on March 20, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids: Chemung Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 527, Elmira, NY 14902 - Awarded entire bid with the following exceptions: GABION BASKETS - Item #5 - Awarded 2, 3, 5, 6, ONLY Charles H. Haynes, Inc., P.O. Box 3009, Syracuse, NY 13220 - ONLY BID GABION BASKETS - Awarded Item # 5 - 7, 8, 9, ONLY Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office or at the Legislative Office. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 114 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature received Part I of a Full Environmental Impact Assessment Form for the proposed agricultural district from the Schuyler County Farm Bureau, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature notified agencies of its intent to assume lead agency for the project, and following a thirty (30) day notification period received no interest from the other agencies to assume lead agency status for the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature will assume lead agency status for the proposed agricultural district in the Town of Hector, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subsequent to review of Parts I and II of the Full Environmental Impact Assessment Form and other information, the Legislature determines that the proposed agricultural district will have no significant environmental impact and therefore a negative declaration will be prepared. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 115 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: TRANSFER FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO PLANNING ACCOUNT WHEREAS, the Planning Department has scheduled two training seminars which will result in unanticipated income of approximately $1,200.00 and expenses of approximately $800 for the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $800.00 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Planning account no. 8020.459, for training with the revenues being credited to the Planning Board Fees account no. 8020-2115. VOTE: Passed 8-0. Legislator Smith asked Legislator Halpin if she intended on abstaining from voting on Resolution No. 116 because of her relations with the Public Defender. Legislator Halpin stated that she did plan on abstaining. Legislator Smith asked that the resolution be divided. RESOLUTION NO. 116A Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 62-2/15/95 RELATIVE TO MANAGEMENT LEVEL SALARY INCREASES FOR 1995 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 62-2/15/95 authorized management level salary increases for 1995, and WHEREAS, the Legislature has been re-evaluating said resolution and recommend an amendment to the original proposal for management level salaries. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 62-2/15/95 be amended to authorize 1995 management level salary increases, to be retroactive to January 1, 1995 and payable the next payroll, as follows: Public Defender $28,352, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $5,687 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to the appropriate accounts to cover the increases. VOTE: Passed 7-0. (Abstention: Halpin) RESOLUTION NO. 116 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 62-2/15/95 RELATIVE TO MANAGEMENT LEVEL SALARY INCREASES FOR 1995 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 62-2/15/95 authorized management level salary increases for 1995, and WHEREAS, the Legislature has been re-evaluating said resolution and recommend an amendment to the original proposal for management level salaries. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 62-2/15/95 be amended to authorize 1995 management level salary increases, to be retroactive to January 1, 1995 and payable the next payroll, as follows: Building Maintenance Supervisor $30,053 Civil Service Sec'y./Personnel $28,755 Personnel Clerk $17,835 Conf. Sec'y. to County Attorney $17,624 Conf. Sec'y. to District Attorney $10,094 Chief Clerk Elections $12,117 Deputy Clerk Elections $10,167 Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator $27,306 Dep. Emergency Mgmt. Coord. $19,414 Director of Community Services $45,000 Director of Office for the Aging $27,350 Director of Community Dev., et al $26,850 Director of Probation $32,772 Director of Public Health/Patient Svcs. $36,917 Watershed Inspector $30,846 Deputy Commissioner Social Svcs. $30,350 Director Weights and Measures $ 7,620 Director of Veterans Services $ 7,196 Youth Bureau Director $28,447, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $5,687 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to the appropriate accounts to cover the increases. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 117 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 63-2/15/95 BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 63-2/15/95 be amended to change the amount to $1,750. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 118 Motion by Smith, Second by Hastings. RE: AUTHORIZE COPIER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, the lease purchase for the Xerox 5018 copier expired September, 1994, and the copier is no longer covered under that maintenance agreement, and WHEREAS, a new maintenance agreement, for a one year period, will cost $310.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Chairman to sign a one-year maintenance agreement for the Xerox 5018 copy machine in the amount of $310.00, effective immediately, subject to the approval of the County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 119 Motion by Smith, Second by Hastings. RE: PROCLAIM MONTH OF MAY AS "MENTAL HEALTH MONTH" WHEREAS, current prevalence estimates indicate that more than 1.2 million New York residents including more than 1,000 Schuyler County residents of all ages suffer from mental illness, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic provides Outpatient Mental Health Services, Adult Case Management Services and Children and Youth Intensive Case Management Services in Schuyler County, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Elmira Center provides a Socialization Program, Intensive Case Management Services, and Intensive Rehabilitation Treatment to adults in Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, Gateways provides Community Residence Program, Supportive Apartments and Intensive Supportive Apartments for mentally impaired individuals in Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, Pathways, Inc. provides respite services for children and youth and operates the REACH Family Based Treatment Program in Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Mental Health Association actively promotes education and other activity in support of mental health programs, and WHEREAS, the Community Services Board and the Mental Health Subcommittee of the Community Services Board are responsible for mental health programming and services in Schuyler County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature proclaim that May is Mental Health Month and offer its support and encouragement to all consumers, clients and their families, and local service providers as they work together to overcome and manage disabilities and achieve and maintain the highest level of participation in our community. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 120 Motion by Smith, Second by Hastings. RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING HALF-TIME CLEANER VACANCY - BUILDINGS & GROUNDS WHEREAS, there is currently a half-time cleaner vacancy in the Buildings & Grounds Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, per Resolution No. 49-2/15/95, that the Schuyler County Buildings Maintenance Supervisor be, and hereby is, authorized to fill the vacancy in the department, 19 hours per week at an hourly rate of $5.00, effective immediately. DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin stated that she would be voting no on this resolution because of the State Budget not being released as of this date. She said that she does not want to deal with lay-offs, this was the reason the hiring freeze was put into effect. Legislator Karius stated that David Lisk, Building Maintenance Supervisor, was using as many Social Services recipients as he possibly could, but he could not use one in this position because the person would have to be constantly supervised. Legislator Smith said that Buildings and Grounds is always asked to do far and above the normal call of ---PAGE BREAK--- duty. He said that even with the addition and the remodeling being done, the cleanliness of the building still has to be maintained. Legislator Burnside said that the Buildings and Grounds Department is doing a lot of reconstruction at this point and they cannot do without this position. VOTE: Passed 6-2. (Noes: Halpin and Franzese) RESOLUTION NO. 121 Motion by Smith, Second by Hastings. RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ASCS (NRCS) FOR STATUS QUO, FREE SPACE - BUILDINGS & GROUNDS WHEREAS, there is free space available in the Rural Urban Center for the ASCS office, and WHEREAS, many farmers and the public in general benefit from the technical services provided by the office of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and WHEREAS, circulation of a petition by county residents gathered over 600 signatures in support of retaining the NRCS office within the county, and WHEREAS, the federal government is creating additional hardships and burdens on the people of the Schuyler County by their decision to proceed with the closure of the local NRCS office, and WHEREAS, such a closure will cause the removal of essential resource material and cooperator/files to another county, and WHEREAS, the conservation of our natural resources is essential to preserving agriculture and the economic health of Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, the opportunity exists to provide the continued services of NRCS within Schuyler County if rent free office space can be offered, and WHEREAS, NRCS has co-existed with the office of the Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District from inception. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, 790 square feet of rent free office space will be made available to the staff of NRCS within the office of the Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be authorized to sign the revised lease agreement as described above; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 122 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE SEASONAL RATES FOR MARINA WHEREAS, the Buildings & Grounds Committee of this Legislature has approved and submitted to this Legislature Schamel Brothers' proposed Rate Schedule dated November 18, 1994 for its consideration and approval, and WHEREAS, this Legislature has considered the Buildings & Grounds Committee's recommendation and concurs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approves the following as the Village Marina's 1995 Seasonal Rate Schedule for its 145 available slips: DOCK WIDTH AMT PER FOOT MINIMUM WATER & ELECTRICITY 8' wide $25.00 $625.00 $80.00 10' wide 26.00 650.00 80.00 12' wide 27.00 675.00 80.00 14' wide 28.00 700.00 80.00 16' wide 29.00 725.00 80.00 Boat Lift rental sites $525.00 Dry Docking w/unlimited use of launch ramp $325.00 1995 TRANSIENT RATES NO. ELECT. W/30 AMP HOOK-UP Per hour $ 1.00 Per day 18.00 $ 23.00 Per week 108.00 138.00 Per month 400.00 500.00 LAUNCHING RAMP FEES $4.00 per Launch - tenants free $35.00 October 30 - March 1st w/unlimited use BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, no further rate increases will be approved until a 1995 report on Village Marina payments to public entities is prepared. VOTE: 7-1. (No: Fitzsimmons) RESOLUTION NO. 123 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PRESCHOOL HANDICAPPED CHILDREN FROM 7/1/95 - 6/30/96 ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide transportation to preschool handicapped children. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Public Health Office be authorized to advertise for bids for the transportation of preschool handicapped children from 7/1/95 through 6/30/96, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bids are to be marked "Sealed Bid - Transportation Services" and received by the Clerk of the Legislature at the Courthouse, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, New York, 14891, not later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 1995. The bids will be opened at the Public Health Committee meeting Friday, May 26, 1995, at 1:00 p.m., at which time recommendation for legislative action will be made; acceptance or rejection of bids will be done at the June 12, 1995 regular meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature; the County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 124 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: CONTRACT - CONNIE E. LUCIA FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide occupational therapy to eligible preschool children according to Section 4410 of the Education Law, and WHEREAS, Connie E. Lucia is a licensed occupational therapist and will provide these services at the rate of $35 per half hour session. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Connie E. Lucia to provide occupational therapy services for preschool children with disabilities from April 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996 at the rate of $35 per half hour session, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 125 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: CONTRACT - PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES, P.C., FOR PRESCHOOL PHYSICAL THERAPY WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide physical therapy to eligible preschool children, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Pediatric Physical Therapy Services, P.C., will provide physical therapy at a rate of $40 per half hour session. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Pediatric Physical Therapy Services, P.C., to provide preschool physical therapy services from April 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996 at the rate of $40 per half hour session, subject to the approval of the County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 126 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: CONTRACT - SCHUYLER COUNTY CHAPTER, NYSARC, INC., FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION RELATED SERVICES (THERAPIES) WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide special education related services to eligible preschool children, and WHEREAS, related therapy services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, service coordination, and counseling, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc., will provide these services at the rate of $40 per half hour session. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with the Schuyler County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc., to provide preschool special education related therapy services from April 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996 at the rate of $40 per half hour, subject to the approval of the County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 127 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: CONTRACT - YATES COUNTY CHAPTER, NYSARC, INC., FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION RELATED SERVICES (THERAPIES) WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide special education related services to eligible preschool children, and WHEREAS, related therapy services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, service coordination, and counseling, and WHEREAS, the Yates County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc., will provide these services at the rate of $35 per half hour session. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with the Yates County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc., to provide preschool special education related therapy services from February 15, 1995 through June 30, 1996 at the rate of $35 per half hour, subject to the approval of the County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 128 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: CONTRACT - KARI L. DELLA SALA FOR PRESCHOOL SPEECH THERAPY WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide speech therapy to eligible preschool children, and WHEREAS, Kari L. Della Sala has met the NYS Education Department's qualifications to provide preschool speech therapy, and will provide these services at the rate of $25 per half hour session. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Kari L. Della Sala to provide preschool speech therapy services from April 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996 at the rate of $25 per half hour session, subject to the approval of the County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. PRESENTATION - CARYL SUTTERBY, WATERFRONT FESTIVAL - 7:14 P.M.: Caryl asked the Legislature that they please consider approving the Festival set for May 21, 1995. She said that the Festival will begin early Saturday morning. Sanitation will be covered by having six portable toilets. All adjoining properties have been notified and have given their approval. She said that there will be something new this year, a Farmers Market. This will allow the sale of wine by the bottle from local wineries. Also new is a Cardboard Boat Regatta. She said that the race course is the boat launch to the breakwater, to the pier, and back. She stated that they have been reaching out to other counties and have invited Yates County to come down and put up a booth to explain their county, and they have reciprocated by inviting Schuyler County to their county to do the same. Caryl said that to bring interest to the cardboard boat race, the Chamber of Commerce has issued a challenge for anyone to beat them. She said that the race is slated for 1:00 p.m. on May 21, 1995, and that the winning entry will receive a New York State map and one year ownership of Seneca Lake. Presentation ended at 7:22 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 129A Motion by Halpin, Second by Hastings. RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 129 ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 129 be tabled. DISCUSSION: Legislator Smith said that he can appreciate the Legislators being conservative, however, all of these resolutions have been through committee, and we have a budget in place, and these positions are in the budget. Legislator Halpin said the reason that these are on the agenda is that the committee wanted to give Barb Regan every opportunity to fill these positions if the State Budget had passed prior to this point. VOTE: Passed 6-2. (Noes: Smith, Fitzsimmons) RESOLUTION NO. 129 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE TO FILL ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST VACANCY - 15 HOURS PER WEEK - TABLED WHEREAS, Resolution No. 94-453, passed November 14, 1994, authorized the creation of the position of Administrative Coordinator of Special Programs in the Public Health Office due to substantial increases in several state-mandated programs such as the Early Intervention Program, the Infant-Child Health Assessment Program, and the Preschool Special Education Program, and WHEREAS, this position also took over some duties that were previously performed by the Schuyler County Treasurer's Office and by the Home Health Agency's Office Manager, and WHEREAS, the Public Health Office filled this position by promoting an Account Clerk Typist, which resulted in a vacant Account Clerk Typist position, and WHEREAS, this staff shortage restricts the ability of the Public Health office to maximize its reimbursement from grants, third-party payers, the federal portion of Medicaid funds, state aid from the New York State Department of Health and Department of Education, WHEREAS, the Public Health Office is requesting permission to hire an Account Clerk Typist for fifteen hours per week. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that per Resolution No. 49, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes the Public Health Office to hire an Account Clerk Typist for fifteen hours per week at an hourly rate of $8.0635; funding to be from account number 4010.100. RESOLUTION NO. 130A Motion by Halpin, Second by Hastings. RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 130 - FAILED BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 130 be tabled. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Failed 4-4. (Noes: Burnside, Karius, Smith, Fitzsimmons) RESOLUTION NO. 130 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: AUTHORIZE HOME HEALTH AGENCY TO CREATE AND FILL A PERSONAL CARE AIDE II POSITION WHEREAS, a Home Health Aide in the Home Health Agency is resigning, and WHEREAS, she is the second full-time aide to resign in the past year, and WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency needs to hire a replacement aide in order to provide services to its patients, and WHEREAS, a Home Health Aide can perform both Home Health Aide duties and Personal Care Aide duties, and WHEREAS, although a Personal Care Aide II can provide only Personal Care Aide services, the Personal Care Aide II can provide services to many of the Home Health Agency's patients at a lower salary level than the Home Health Aide salary, resulting in a savings of $1.4802 per hour, and WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency can adjust its scheduling of aides to utilize a Personal Care Aide II in order to save personal service funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby creates a Personal Care Aide II position in the Home Health Agency, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that per Resolution No. 49, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes the Home Health Agency to hire a Personal Care Aide II at an hourly rate of $6.4834; funding to be from account number 4010.100. VOTE: Passed 5-3. (Noes: Hastings, Halpin, Franzese) RESOLUTION NO. 131 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: ADDITION TO COUNTY POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL - ACCESS TO THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Attorney's Office has since 1991 operated under an open access policy; and WHEREAS, the volume of requests for legal services has virtually tripled since 1990; and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the orderly conduct of public legal business requires that certain reasonable conditions be placed upon requests to the County Attorney's Office for legal services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following County Attorney's Office access policy be added to the Schuyler County Policy and Procedures manual effective immediately: ACCESS TO THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 1. All requests for legal assistance shall be made in writing on the appropriate form. Requests shall be directed to the County Attorney's Office located in the Schuyler County Office Building. 2. All office consultations shall be by appointment only on reasonable notice. 3. Hypothetical questions will not be referred to the County Attorney's Office. 4. Emergency exceptions to the above policy must be approved in writing by the Chairman of the Legislature or in his/her absence by the Vice-Chairman. This policy shall not preclude direct access by the Sheriff or Undersheriff for law enforcement emergencies. 5. The County Attorney's Office shall not be scheduled for attendance at any meeting without reasonable advance notice and the consent of the County Attorney. 6. This policy shall be binding upon the Schuyler County Legislature. 7. Members of the Legislature shall route requests for legal services through the Clerk of the Legislature or the Chairman of the Legislature in the absence of the Clerk. All other County offices and employees shall forward requests through their respective Department Heads. 8. Requests for legal services by the Department of Social Services will continue to be processed in accordance with separate contractual arrangements now or hereafter existing between the Department of Social Services and the County Attorney's Office. DISCUSSION: Legislator Fitzsimmons asked if the policy meant that any request requires the signature of the Chairman of the Legislature for any other legislator to talk to the County Attorney. Chairman Franzese stated that this policy was put into effect only if the Clerk cannot find a copy of the legal opinion that someone wants an answer to. Attorney Coleman said that it was his understanding that the Chairman would sign all legal opinion requests. Chairman Franzese stated that she would never object to any legislator wanting to talk to the County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-1. (No: Hastings) ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 132 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE TYPEWRITER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WHEREAS, the 180-day warranty for the IBM Wheelwriter 3000 Typewriter which was purchased for and is used by the DSS steno will expire on March 31, 1995, and WHEREAS, the repair costs of said machine are very expensive, and WHEREAS, FBM Office Equipment, Inc. has provided the County Attorney with the cost and terms of a maintenance agreement to cover the said IBM Wheelwriter, and the County Attorney feels that a service contract is a low cost investment to maintain optimum performance of the machine and minimize down-time, and WHEREAS, said service maintenance contract includes all service calls and parts, plus on-premise preventive maintenance inspection each year at a reasonable cost of $125.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be authorized to execute a one-year service maintenance agreement with FBM Office Equipment, Inc., for the service and repair of the IBM Wheelwriter 3000 used by the DSS steno, effective April 1, 1995 through March 31, 1996 with monies available in account no. 1420.426; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 133 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 1995 SETTING SALARIES OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1995 WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has determined the salaries for certain public officials for the year 1995, and WHEREAS, some of such officials are public officers whose terms are fixed and whose terms extend beyond 1995, and WHEREAS, County Law Section 201 requires that any change in compensation of such officer during his/her term be made only by Local Law subject to the provisions of Section 24 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 1 of 1995, in the form hereto annexed be, and hereby is, introduced pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing shall be held upon said proposed Local Law on May 8, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY. COUNTY OF SCHUYLER LOCAL LAW INTRO NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 1995 A Local Law Setting the Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the year 1995. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows: 1. Effective within 45 days hereof, the salaries of the public officers listed below shall be in the amounts herein stated retroactive to January 1, 1995. 2. The following public officers are subject to the provision hereof: Commissioner of Social Services $37,700 Highway Superintendent $33,250 Deputy Highway Superintendent $29,970 Deputy Treasurer $25,727 Real Property Tax Director $26,850 Clerk of Legislature $24,305 Deputy Clerk of Legislature $20,850 Deputy County Clerk $21,598 County Attorney $34,925 Assistant County Attorney $28,965 Assistant District Attorney $18,764 Undersheriff $32,986 Civil Service Commissioners $ 1,700 each 3. This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with County Law Section 201 and Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 134 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: APPROVE HIRING OF PERSONAL SECRETARY - LEGISLATURE/ABOLISH SR. ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST POSITION WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Department and Legislative Office have been reviewing the duties and scope of examination for the Sr. Account Clerk Typist position and requested the Civil Service Commission to consider if that title is appropriate, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission reviewed the duties statement presented and determined the title to be Personal Secretary - Legislature with some duties assigned to the Buildings and Grounds Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the hiring by Gail M. Willis, Clerk of the Legislature, in agreement with David W. Lisk, Building Maintenance Supervisor, of Stacy B. Husted, as Personal Secretary - Legislature, effective immediately; said position to be incorporated into Grade Level A of the Management Level Salary Plan with an annual salary of $16,155, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position of Sr. Account Clerk Typist in the Buildings and Grounds Department and Legislative office be, and hereby is, abolished. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings stated that she would be voting no on this resolution. She said that she was opposed to filling this position four years ago and felt that the office could survive with two people. She said that the Legislature filled the position with someone who could fill other positions as well, and that is why the position was titled Senior Account Clerk Typist. She said that she was opposed to a third person in the office to begin with, and she is opposed to the title change. She said that if we are going to be conservative, then it should begin with our office. She said that the Legislature cannot sit in judgement of others. Legislator Halpin said that Legislator Hastings had a point about if the Legislature is going to be conservative, then it should begin with this office. She said that this position was well discussed in Administrative Committee and everyone may have to withstand some cuts. She said that things in the Legislative office have gotten way behind. Everyone thought that the office could live with two people, but decided that it would not work, so this position was created. She said that this position is necessary until all of the staff is trained, then the aim is to go to two people down the road. She said that this office is the hub of the County and she is going to support this resolution. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that all of these positions should be civil service. He said the idea was to work it out of the political realm, he does not question the need for the person in this position. Chairman Franzese said that the Civil Service Commission reviewed the position and deemed that the title should be changed. She said that there is a lot more going on in this office than government, and there certainly is a need for the position. Legislator Hastings said that the Civil Service Commission gave the other title also. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that this person is not appointed by the Clerk, however, the resolution states that this person is appointed. Legislator Halpin said that the position is not subject to a term limit. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that if the Legislature did not see the pleasure of reappointing this position then it is not done. Chairman Franzese said that the original selection is done by the Clerk of the Legislature, but continuation of the position is not subject to the Clerk's recommendation. Legislator Halpin said that the word "appoint" is not appropriate. She said that the position will remain regardless of the change in the Legislature and thinks that the appointment by the Clerk of the Legislature is inappropriate. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked that the word "appoint" be changed to hired and the sponsors agreed. Legislator Young "called for the question." VOTE: Passed 7-1. (No: Hastings) ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 135 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: ADDITION OF NON-COMPENSABLE EMPLOYEES TO THE EXISTING WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE POLICY WHEREAS, the present Worker's Compensation insurance carrier, The State Insurance Fund, has stipulated that it is necessary to have a resolution to add all Schuyler County non-compensable workers to our existing coverage (i.e. DSS workfare participants, Community Service participants and Jail inmates). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize that all non-compensable workers, including people participating in Social Services Workfare and Probation Community Service sentencing programs, shall be included in Schuyler County's existing Worker's Compensation Policy No. 899747-0, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be sent to The State Insurance Fund, Lovell Safety Management Group and David Sidle Agency. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 136 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings. RE: AUTHORIZE HIRING OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ASSISTANT AND TRAINEE WHEREAS, effective April 28, 1995 the position of Real Property Tax Assistant will be vacant, and WHEREAS, the salary for this position is in the 1995 budget, and WHEREAS, a vacancy in this position for the remainder of the year would severely affect the provision of services for the public, and WHEREAS, it is desirable to have the new person work with the current Real Property Tax Assistant for one week prior to her departure for training purposes and Civil Service Law permits a training position up to two weeks without creating a new position. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, per Resolution No. 49-2/15/95, that the Real Property Tax Director be authorized to hire a qualified applicant for the Real Property Tax Assistant vacancy with an annual salary of $17,579, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the qualified applicant work in the position of Real Property Tax Assistant Trainee for the period April 24-28, 1995 at the rate of $9.6217/hr. so that proper training can be provided by the current Real Property Tax Assistant. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 137 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - REAL PROPERTY TAX AGENCY (RPTA) WHEREAS, the RPTA has $1,500 available in its 1995 budget for computer equipment, and WHEREAS, the actual cost of the equipment is going to be approximately $1,800. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $300.00 from account no. 1355.435 to account no. 1355.207. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 138 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR ABSTRACTING SERVICES FOR 1995 TAX AUCTION PROPERTIES WHEREAS, bids were solicited for Abstracting Services and all bids received were opened on April 3, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, this Legislature hereby accepts the bid for abstracting services for 1995 tax auction properties from Finger Lakes Abstract Corporation in the amount of $35.00 per search, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid from Monroe Title Insurance Corporation in the amount of $40.00 be rejected, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Finger Lakes Abstract Corp. for abstracting services as referenced above; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 139 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 130 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 39 HIGHWAY UNIT POSITIONS 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- FULL-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 30 PART-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 10 APPOINTMENTS: EFFECTIVE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Sayer, Patrick Acctg. Supv. Grade B Social Svcs. 03/03/95 21,823 Perm Warren, Donald Nutrition Svce. Coord. OFA 03/08/95 20,428 Perm Lawton, Steven Corrections Officer PT Sheriff 03/29/95 7.12 Perm Struble, Thomas Corrections Officer PT Sheriff 03/29/95 7.12 Perm Tompkins, N. Corrections Officer PT Sheriff 03/29/95 7.85 Perm LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Quinata, Alice Probation Officer Probation 03/06/95 (Return from Medical Leave) OTHER: Allen, Judy D. Data Entry Operator Sheriff 01/01/95 (Adjust hourly rate to include .10 longevity) Carey, Mary E. Sr. Account Clerk Typist Sheriff 01/01/95 (Adjust hourly rate to include .10 longevity) Hagadorn, Florence Sr. Account Clerk Typist Highway 01/01/95 (Adjust salary from $16,980 to $17,118 to include increment) Hughey, Diane M. Deputy Clerk Legislature 03/16/95 (Name Change from Cook to Hughey) RESIGNATIONS: Eisenhart, Pat Cleaner PT 03/17/95 BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 140 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings. RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 49-95/FREEZE ON HIRING FOR 1995 WHEREAS, the Personnel Director has received questions on the exact intent of this resolution and recommends an amendment for clarification. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the second "Resolved" clause of Resolution No. 49-95 be amended as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall exclude all per diem positions and any position which as of this date has been advertised and/or interviewed for, VOTE: Passed 7-1. (No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 141 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: PROCLAIM WEEK OF MAY 7-13, 1995 AS "NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK" WHEREAS, at its March 24th meeting, the Finger Lakes Association Board of Directors designated May 7-13, 1995 as National Tourism Week in the Finger Lakes Region, and WHEREAS, the National Recognition Day is set for Wednesday, May 10, 1995, and WHEREAS, tourism is a major economic development tool ranking with agriculture, manufacturing and education in terms of its overall impact on our society, and this Legislature is desirous of taking an active part in National Tourism Week. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby proclaims May 7- 13, 1995 National Tourism Week for 1995, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature forward certified copies of this resolution to the Finger Lakes Association, Inc., Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce, and the Schuyler County Lodging Association. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 142 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: ONE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the following appointments effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1995 to the following programs, boards and councils, to wit: AGRICULTURE AND FARMLAND PROTECTION BOARD Corry Buckwalter Al Fiorille Doris Karius CHILD CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL Robert Fitzsimmons ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL Michelle LaDue FINGER LAKES HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY Barbara Halpin FIRE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD BEAVER DAMS James Kenney and George Miller BURDETT Mark Martin and Roy Stegner MECKLENBURG Jay Russell and Richard Robertson MONTEREY Paul French and John Michael Pierce MONTOUR FALLS Rick Yaw and Mike Barr ODESSA Robert Burns TYRONE William Kennedy and Tom Dykes VALOIS-LOGAN-HECTOR Tom Harbot WATKINS GLEN Bruce Beardsley and Charles Smith, Jr. FOREST PRACTICE BOARD Robert Burnside PLANNING COMMISSION Richard Bornholdt, Chair Linn Henry Hector John Barton Catharine James Guild Merchants Community Brian Benjamin Cayuta Sam Fazzary Village of Watkins Glen Kay Anderson Reading Steve Kenyon Village of Montour Falls Marion Boyce Dix Dale Walters Burdett George Ferri Orange William Menzi Montour ---PAGE BREAK--- Hazel Shader Farming William Newell Tourism Barbara Chapman Medical Rocco Fragola Industry EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Thomas Brace Soil & Water Conservation Thomas McGarry Cooperative Extension John Shimonsky Highway Superintendent Alternates in Lieu of B. Champman - Robert Swinnerton in Lieu of R. Fragola - Antoinette Martin PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Barbara Regan, Chair Anne Balch Ruth Bedient Eleanor Callanan Doolittle Angeline Franzese Harold Hoffmire Erik Miller Dr. L. Titus Parker QUEEN CATHARINE STEERING COMMITTEE Pat Hastings RSVP BOARD Robert Burnside SCHUYLER HEADSTART BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert Fitzsimmons SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD Patricia Hastings Doris Karius, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following appointment be made, effective immediately with no ending term: OFF TRACK BETTING Angeline Franzese VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 143 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: APPOINTMENT - HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature hereby approves the re-appointment of Frank Fielder and Jim Howell to the Health Services Advisory Board effective immediately and ending December 31, 1999. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 144 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: APPOINTMENT - NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature approves the re-appointment of Michael Wolak to the National Organization on Disability Board effective immediately and ending December 31, 1996. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 145 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: APPOINTMENT - PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Private Industry Council created by the resignation of Stephen Miller. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature hereby approves Chairman Franzese's appointment of Tom Malina to the Private Industry Council for the remainder of the unexpired term ending September 30, 1997. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 146 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF STEPHEN MILLER FROM THE PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL WHEREAS, Stephen Miller submitted his resignation from the Private Industry Council effective February 22, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature accept, with regrets, Stephen Miller's resignation from the Private Industry Council. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 147 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN HOURS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE WHEREAS, a full time Registered Nurse in the Home Health Agency is on disability for an indefinite length of time, and WHEREAS, a Public Health Nurse in the Home Health Agency is willing to increase her hours from 20 hours per week to 35 hours per week on a temporary basis until the Registered Nurse is able to return to work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Home Health Agency is hereby authorized to increase the hours of a Public Health Nurse from 20 hours per week to 35 hours per week on a temporary basis from March 6, 1995 until the Registered Nurse is able to return to work; funding to be from 4010.100. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 148 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: APPROVE HIRING OF DATA ENTRY MACHINE OPERATOR IN THE HOME HEALTH AGENCY WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Civil Service Commission reviewed the job questionnaire of a Typist in the Home Health Agency and decided that the Typist title is not appropriate, and WHEREAS, based on the duties described in the job questionnaire, the Commission voted to title this position Data Entry Machine Operator. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that per Resolution No. 49-2/15/95, the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the Home Health Agency to fill the position of Data Entry Machine Operator, at grade level VIII, annual salary of $15,443; funding to be from 4010.100. VOTE: Passed 7-1. (No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 149 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: CLARIFICATION RESOLUTION ON TIME CARD POLICY WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Legislature to clarify some questions in regard to the County's Time Card Policy, and WHEREAS, the Treasurer's Office was asked to create guidelines for the Time Card Policy. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the following guidelines as a supplement to the Time Card Policy: TIME CARD POLICY GUIDELINES The purpose of these guidelines is to clarify questions that have arisen and offer recommendations that will simplify the processing of time cards and reduce errors for everyone. Completed time cards (both sides properly filled out and signed and checked by employee and department head or designee) must be turned in to the Treasurer's Office by 4:30 p.m. on the Monday following the end of a pay period. When Monday is a holiday, they will be due by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Each employee should complete his/her own time card both front and back. The daily record should be filled out at the end of each day with any leave time assigned the proper Time Code Key (ie. S for sick, P for personal, etc.). At the end of the pay period the information should be transferred to the summary side of the card, the card signed and turned in to the department head or designee. If the department head or designee makes changes to the card, the employee should be advised of those changes. If it is deemed necessary that a time card be filled out by someone other than the employee, the employee should review the card and sign it before it is forwarded to the Treasurer's Office whenever possible. In the case where an employee is absent and the card must be completed by the department head or designee, the card should be submitted without the employee's signature and the employee should come to the Treasurer's Office upon return to work to sign the card. Requests for corrections must be submitted to the Treasurer's Office for review within two pay periods following the alleged error in letter form signed by both the employee and the department head. The County reserves the right to adjust any errors discovered where an unfair payment in favor of the County or an employee would result. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that there are a lot of questions by Department Heads concerning this policy. Chairman Franzese said that this policy is already in effect, and that this is only an amendment for clarification of a portion of it. She said that there would probably be further changes made to the policy. Legislator Hastings asked what constitutes a designee? Nancy Peters, Treasurer, said that this is someone authorized to sign a time card in the absence of the Department Head. Legislator Hastings said that she realizes that this is written to avoid mistakes, but everyone makes mistakes. Nancy Peters said that the two pay periods stated in the policy is only for making corrections. She said that you have to submit a time card to get paid. Legislator Hastings said that she does not agree with this policy. Nancy Peters said that this is put into place to try and prevent ---PAGE BREAK--- problems and that a time limit must be put on things. Legislator Young "called for the question." VOTE: Passed 7-1. (No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 150 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION AND FILLING OF SR. ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST POSITION - TREASURER'S OFFICE WHEREAS, the passage of Local Law No. 5 of 1994 will be increasing the duties of the Treasurer's Office, and WHEREAS, the Treasurer has reviewed the duties of the personnel currently employed in her office and has reassigned some duties already being performed in the office and submitted a New Position Duties Statement to the Civil Service Commission for their review, and WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission has reviewed the duties statement presented and recommended the position be titled Sr. Account Clerk Typist, and WHEREAS, funding for this position is provided for in the 1995 county budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the creation of the position of Sr. Account Clerk Typist position in the County Treasurer's Office, Grade XII, annual salary $16,155, and authorizes the Treasurer to fill such position from the existing list for twenty (20) hours per week. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 151 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE PRINTER MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - TREASURER'S OFFICE WHEREAS, the Treasurer's Office is requesting a service agreement on their PL4016 Laser Check Printing System when the 90-day warranty expires, and WHEREAS, there are funds available to fund this agreement which costs $1,033.00 in Central Data Processing account no. 1680.426-Maintenance of Equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be authorized to sign an agreement with Standard Register for the maintenance of the Laser Check Printing System in the Treasurer's Office for the period 5/10/95-5/9/96 at a cost of $1,033.00; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 152 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS/PURCHASE OF MONITOR - CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING WHEREAS, the monitor for the Purchasing Specialist has failed, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is not cost effective to repair this terminal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to purchase a new monitor at a cost of $387 and transfer said amount from account no. 1680.426 to 1680.247, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the D411 Terminal in the Purchasing Specialist's Office be declared surplus. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 153 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE COMPUTER LANGUAGE UPGRADE - TREASURER'S OFFICE WHEREAS, KVS Information Systems, Inc. has provided the County with a "Statement of Direction" for their software which will enhance this software and extend its useful life, and WHEREAS, in order to provide these enhancements to the County, it will be necessary for the Treasurer's office to update the language on the Data General System from Icobol to Acucobal at a cost of $625 for the runtime version of Acucobol with an annual maintenance charge of $94. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to purchase Acucobol with funds that are available in the Central Data budget for software. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 154 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOR SOLID WASTE EDUCATION AND COORDINATION BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to execute an agreement with Cooperative Extension for Solid Waste Education and Coordination ---PAGE BREAK--- Services for the year 1995 at a cost of $24,376 with monies available in the 1995 budget; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract be adjusted to reserve the right for the County to have a program review in June, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that future contracts with solid waste shall provide a 30- day out option whenever possible. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings stated "for the record" that she would be voting no on this resolution. VOTE: Passed 7-1. (No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 155 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - RECORDS MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the Records Management Grant provides monies for supplies, and WHEREAS, some of the articles permitted to be purchased as supplies actually need to be classified as fixed assets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $519.43 from account no. 1460.438-1464 to account no. 1460.200-1464. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 156 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: PROCLAIM EARTH DAY APRIL 22, 1995 WHEREAS, this year is the 25th anniversary of Earth Day and there are many activities planned in Schuyler County to celebrate this day of thanksgiving for our bountiful natural environment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby proclaims April 22, 1995 as Earth Day in Schuyler County, and further acknowledges the importance of this year's theme "Plan Today for a Green Tomorrow". VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 157 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY CORONER ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, L. Titus Parker, MD, has moved out of Schuyler County and resigned from his elected position as Schuyler County Coroner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Chief Coroner, this Legislature hereby appoints A.J. Adamski, MD, as Schuyler County Coroner to fill the unexpired term of L. Titus Parker effective immediately until December 31, 1995. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 158 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR NYSPIN UPGRADE AND INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT - PROBATION WHEREAS, the New York State Police have advised the Probation Department that they will be upgrading the NYSPIN Computer Network, and WHEREAS, a new installment purchase agreement has been enclosed authorizing equipment, which is to be signed and returned within ten (10) days from April 5, 1995, and WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the 1995 departmental budget to cover said agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be authorized to sign Appendix E of the NYSPIN Workstation Contract (installment purchase agreement) at the rate of $195.04 per month; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 159 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: LETTER OF GRATITUDE TO NEW YORK STATE AND REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF CONTINUED RECORDS MANAGEMENT GRANT FUNDING WHEREAS, Schuyler County has received $284,000 since 1990 from The Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund, and WHEREAS, local government funds were not available for the State mandated records management program and Schuyler County is very grateful for the grant funds, and WHEREAS, the funds from the grant program have enabled the County to hire a full- time records manager; complete a records inventory of the 24 departments/agencies of the County as well as five of the eight towns and one of the four villages; remodel and ---PAGE BREAK--- furnish two records storage facilities; microfilm permanent records for security and/or public use; and purchase equipment for reading microfilm, and WHEREAS, more than ten tons of obsolete records and non-record paper has been disposed of, thereby emptying many file cabinets and increasing office space due to the reorganization of records, and WHEREAS, these measures have saved Schuyler County several thousands of dollars over the past four years, and WHEREAS, there is much more to be accomplished, and the work begun should be maintained and continued, which would be financially difficult for Schuyler County at this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature expresses its gratitude to the Local Government Records Services, and the New York State Assembly and the Senate for the funding provided through The Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature express its support of Senate Bill 1701 and Assembly Bill 2781 to extend the expiration date of the Records Management Program until December 31, 2002, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the New York State Association of Counties, Governor George Pataki, Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., Donald R. Davidsen and any other appropriate representatives requesting their support of legislation to continue this financial assistance to local governments to allow work on this important project to proceed as the work is well begun, but it is not completed. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 160 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: APPOINTMENT - VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY DIRECTOR WHEREAS, Sidney Loeffler was appointed Veterans Service Agency Director Trainee until such time as he obtained his State accreditation, and WHEREAS, said accreditation letter was received March 21, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby appoints Sidney Loeffler as Schuyler County's Veterans Service Agency Director effective March 21, 1995 at an annual salary of $7,196, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature sincerely thanks Stanley Clark for serving as our temporary Veterans Service Agency Director during the training period. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 161 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR AUDITING SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Legislature request the County Treasurer, through the Purchasing Division, to advertise for a Request for Proposals for County auditing services. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 162 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 1995 TITLED "A LOCAL LAW TO ADOPT THE 1995 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM (CHAPTER 12, LAWS OF 1995) WHEREAS, Chapter 12 of the Laws of 1995 allows a local government to offer a locally adopted retirement incentive program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 2 of 1995, in the form hereto annexed be, and hereby is, introduced pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing shall be held upon said proposed Local Law prior to the proposed adoption of same at a Special Meeting of the Legislature to be held on May 4, 1995 at 6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY. COUNTY OF SCHUYLER LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 1995 A Local Law Electing a Retirement Incentive Program as Authorized by Chapter 12, Laws of 1995 for the Eligible Employees of the County of Schuyler. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler, as follows: SECTION 1. The County of Schuyler hereby elects to provide all its eligible employees with a retirement incentive program authorized by Chapter 12, Laws of 1995. ---PAGE BREAK--- SECTION 2. The commencement date of the retirement incentive program shall be May 5, 1995. SECTION 3. The open period during which eligible employees may retire and receive the additional retirement benefit shall be ninety days in length. SECTION 4. That the employer will fund the Retirement Incentive Program provided by Chapter 12, Laws of 1995, by paying to the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System in five annual payments, the amount of which shall be determined by the Retirement System Actuary, the first payment for which is due December 15, 1996. SECTION 5. This act shall take effect May 5, 1995. VOTE: Passed 8-0. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Halpin reminded all the Legislators about the follow up on the discussion from the Legislative Committee Meeting concerning the recommendation from the Administrative Committee relative to the definitions and form. She said she would appreciate any changes so they can be presented to Department Heads before formal adoption. She said that the Administrative Committee is working very hard to amend the plan. Legislator Hastings said the last Agricultural meeting went very well. Legislator Hastings said that Mr. Valent, a venison farmer, gave a presentation at the last meeting. She said that the Agricultural Committee is planning a bus tour of the local farms and the tentative date is April 26, 1995. She said that the Legislators and the Chamber of Commerce are invited to come and tour some farms to talk to them about agricultural tourism in the county. Alfonso Fiorille, Real Property Tax Director, said that GIS is in the planning stages and that there are hopes that some money will soon be available. He said that he hopes to set up a demonstration. Chairman Franzese asked if the grant monies are coming from the Records Management grant? Alfonso stated that they were. Legislator Hastings said that a new assistant is being sought in the Real Property Tax Office. Legislator Burnside said that renovations are coming along very well and that Buildings and Grounds have the plans if anyone would like to see them. He said that he hoped that everyone saw the write up on Linda Strong, Records Manager, in the Review and Express concerning the wonderful job she is doing. Legislator Young stated that $50,000 was received to be used towards building a timber bridge. Legislator Fitzsimmons stated that at the April 17, 1995 Highway meeting the suggestion from Casey Creamer concerning combining counties, town and state highway departments services will be discussed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 8:42 P.M.: Casey Creamer said that he would like to commend the Legislature on combining all the resolutions and getting through the agenda ---PAGE BREAK--- so quickly. He said that on Introduction No. 38; Appointment of Personal Secretary - Legislature, everyone voted on it, but no understood what exactly was being discussed. He said that this points out the need for a County Manager. He said that when it comes to the point of hiring a County Manager, the taxpayers are not going to approve it, but when the County is hurting the most for money, this is when a County Manager is needed. Lory Peck asked on Introduction No. 66; Local Law Intro. No. 2 of the Year 1995, is there a need for a Special Meeting? Chairman Franzese said that this Local Law has to be adopted prior to May 5, 1995. She said the Special Meeting will be Thursday, May, 4, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Guy Schamel said that three months ago workfare was discussed; is there any further work being done on this? Anne Balch, Commissioner of Social Services, said that there is a Request for Proposals for a Mobile Work Crew Program out right now and it will be brought to the Finance Committee. She said that if anyone knows of an organization interested in working with workfare, to please contact her office. Guy Schamel said that this program should be publicized. Chairman Franzese said that there is an on-line computer with the Department of Labor. Sue Brill said that the mobile work crew is new, but that workfare has been going on for 20 years. Tom Ryan expressed his concern about the County Manager's position, that someone will not take the position for less than $80-90,000, and that it would be a hard sell to the taxpayers. He said that the main concern should be the need to downsize. Public Participation ended at 8:59 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk PUBLIC HEARING ON AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF HECTOR MAY 2, 1995 The May 2, 1995 Public Hearing on the Hector Agricultural District was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 7:07 p.m. The meeting was held at the Valois-Logan-Hector Fire Hall in Hector, NY. All Legislators were present, except for Legislators Smith and Burnside. There were approximately 30 people in attendance as well as Corry Buckwalter, Schuyler County Director of Planning and Community Development, Alfonse Fiorille, Director of Real Property Tax Agency and Elaine Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader for Cooperative Extension. Charlie Burr, a farmer in Hector, gave a brief history on how he worked with Elaine on starting the petition for the district and urged the Legislature to support adoption of the plan. Corry Buckwalter showed a map of the approximate 11,000 acres involved in the proposed district and explained that the New York State Law regarding agricultural districts provides for protection of farm practices. Corry continued to explain other portions of the respective law, starting with the possible agricultural assessment eligibility. She said the law has a "Right to Farm" provision and provides for limitation ---PAGE BREAK--- on local regulations that adversely affect agriculture and the coordination of planning and agricultural programs. Corry then gave a break down of the land use in the proposed agricultural district; 80% agricultural, 15% residential and 5% vacant. The requirement for an agricultural district is 50% agricultural land, which the Town of Hector well exceeds. In response to a question asked by Jim Halpin, Al Fiorille explained that the town assessor is responsible for categorizing land use/type. Corry Buckwalter read the portion of the report of the County Planning Commission and Farmland Protection Board wherein they recognize the viability of farming in the proposed district. Elaine mentioned the level of capital investment in the last seven years within the proposed district. Elaine also said that the agricultural district is supported and recommended by the Planning Commission and the Farmland and Agricultural Protection Board, as they recognize the farm industry is important to the local economy. She also explained that the application process is voluntary and in this proposal only those willing to participate are included. She said there are 3 options for the Legislature to pick from for the review period, 8, 12 or 20 years, and she recommends the 8 year option. If a new farmer came into the area and wanted to join the district, he would have to wait for the 8 year review term to end. At the end of the 8-year term, notices are sent out to all participants asking them if they want to remain in the district or opt out and the proposal goes back to the Legislature for approval. Per Chairman Franzese's request, a show of hands from the public present indicated overwhelming support for the agricultural district. Bill Wagner said he has farm property in Seneca County and they are currently in their second 8-year term. He felt the law is very good and helps protect the farming interest by preventing developers from intruding on farm property and right-of-ways. Steve Smolen asked why there is a limitation on the application process. Elaine explained that the review process for applications is very extensive and there has to be a deadline. Chairman Franzese asked how the opportunity to join the district was advertised. Elaine said the advertisement was done by word of mouth, posters, newspapers, radio, flyers, etc. Chairman Franzese asked if a farmer from Hector could join a different agricultural district. Elaine said it wouldn't fit in a geographical sense, but there can be a second agricultural district in the same town. In response to Bill Elkin's question, Al Fiorille explained that an agricultural assessment exemption has to have an initial detailed application and annual renewal. Al further explained that if someone is within the district, and a water district is created, that the water district would not be assessed into the agricultural district, but if outside the district would be taxed. If someone is in or outside the agricultural district and converts land to a non-farm use the roll back taxes go back for 5 years. If a person within the district was to ---PAGE BREAK--- sell a parcel, the buyer would have to be notified that the property is within an agricultural district. Elaine added that the agricultural district does not prohibit water/sewer line expansion, just requires that a closer look be taken at the expansion project. Doris Karius asked what affect the agricultural exemption will have on other taxpayers. Elaine said that most qualified farmers are already getting the exemption, so there will be a very small effect due to the agricultural district formation. Eva Wickham recognized the time and effort spent by Elaine on this project and the development of the map. Elaine noted that there were two persons who approached her relative to possible interest in being in the agricultural district, the estate of Irene Gordinier and Mark Steinberg. Chairman Franzese asked this be entered into the proceedings, because there can be no changes to the proposal after tonight's public hearing without having to go through the entire process again. The Public Hearing concluded at 8:02 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk SPECIAL MEETING MAY 4, 1995 The May 4, 1995 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Karius and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present except Legislator Young who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present. PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 1995: Doris Craig, Personnel Director, was the only person present. Mrs. Craig noted that there were only 4 possible employees that might be eligible for the early retirement incentive. She said her office would have to complete a full work history on each possible candidate and submit same to the state for eligibility determination. She also advised that the position must be eliminated, and the county would have to pay approximately 15% for 3 years towards the retirement. It was noted that in most of the 4 cases, the department would need to substitute a different title for the one being abolished, which would not be cost effective. She concluded by saying the process is time-consuming and costly. RESOLUTION NO. 163 Motion by Karius, second by Smith. RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING CALL BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the following item of business: ---PAGE BREAK--- 1. Adoption of Local Law Intro. No. 2 of the Year 1995 Titled "A Local Law to Adopt the 1995 Retirement Incentive Program (Chapter 12, Laws of 1995). VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 164 Motion by Hastings, second by Fitzsimmons. RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 1995 ENTITLED "A LOCAL LAW TO ADOPT THE 1995 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM (CHAPTER 12, LAWS OF 1995) - FAILED WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law regarding adopting the 1995 retirement incentive program was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held on May 4, 1995, and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held, at which time all interested persons were heard, and this Legislature has duly considered the adoption and passage of said Local Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said Local Law Intro. No. 2 of the year 1995 in the form hereto annexed, be and hereby is, passed, adopted and enacted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature duly cause the publication of the passage, enactment and adoption of Local Law Intro. No. 2 of the year 1995, together with the required text thereof in the official county newspaper. COUNTY OF SCHUYLER LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 1995 A Local Law Electing a Retirement Incentive Program as Authorized by Chapter 12, Laws of 1995 for the Eligible Employees of the County of Schuyler. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler, as follows: SECTION 1. The County of Schuyler hereby elects to provide all its eligible employees with a retirement incentive program authorized by Chapter 12, Laws of 1995. SECTION 2. The commencement date of the retirement incentive program shall be May 5, 1995. SECTION 3. The open period during which eligible employees may retire and receive the additional retirement benefit shall be ninety days in length. SECTION 4. That the employer will fund the Retirement Incentive Program provided by Chapter 12, Laws of 1995, by paying to the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System in five annual payments, the amount of which shall be determined ---PAGE BREAK--- by the Retirement System Actuary, the first payment for which is due December 15, 1996. SECTION 5. This act shall take effect May 5, 1995. VOTE: FAILED 1-6. (Noes: Karius, Smith, Fitzsimmons, Halpin, Burnside & Franzese) The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 1995 The May 8, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Smith and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present except for Legislators Young and Hastings, who were excused. Assistant County Attorney Morris was also present. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: Chairman Franzese announced two emergency resolutions by title to be brought to the floor. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 6:32 P.M.: Jerry Andrews said that he would like to know the latest news on the Fitzpatrick Hill Road bridge. Legislator Burnside stated that the bridge did have five stringers that would not need to be replaced, so this will make the cost less and will take less time to build. He said that bids for engineering services will be opened at the May 15th Highway Committee meeting. He said that once the bids are opened the agreement will be expedited by all parties involved. He said that final engineering will take approximately four weeks, then construction must be advertised for 30 days. He said that at the July 17 Highway Committee meeting construction bids will be accepted, and by mid September the bridge should be completed. Chairman Franzese said that financing has be coordinated and that the process is being hurried along as quickly as possible. Legislator Burnside said that there will be a slight change in the approach to the bridge, to reduce the stress on stringers. Mr. Andrews asked if changing the approach will cost more money? Chairman Franzese said that there will be a slight increase in cost. Legislator Burnside said that the original cost was approximately $319,000. Mr. Andrews made the statement that the bridge has not been there very long. He asked if there was any recourse against the person who constructed the bridge? Legislator Burnside said that he is not sure. Legislator Fitzsimmons added that the County is looking into that possibility. Mr. Andrews said that the detour sign that is at the bottom of the hill cannot be seen. He suggested moving the sign 200-300 feet up the hill where it would then be seen. Chairman Franzese asked Legislator Burnside to check into that. A gentleman from the bridge area stated that there is still a lot of traffic on the road and that he thinks that kids are going down there and partying. Kim Enderle asked that when the County goes out for bid will it just be for the Fitzpatrick Hill bridge or for all ---PAGE BREAK--- County bridges? Chairman Franzese said that for right now the bid is only for the Fitzpatrick Hill bridge, but we will be going for financing packages for the other bridges soon. She said that the County has not had the money to do bridges and roads and that the County is coming down to prioritizing what absolutely has to be done. Kim Enderle asked that seeing as though the stringers are stable, could the bridge be opened for light traffic? Legislator Burnside said that it could not because the bridge is too unstable. Casey Creamer said that a poll should be taken of the people who live around the bridges. He said that he knows of some people that do not want the bridges opened that are near them. He said for instance that the people who live around the Tichenor Road bridge do not want the bridge reopened. A gentleman from the Fitzpatrick Hill Road bridge asked if our Congressman has been contacted about Bailey Bridges for temporary use. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that Davidsen and Senator Kuhl have been written to concerning our situation and they responded that they were unable to accommodate us right now. Chairman Franzese announced that there is a public service announcement concerning rabies clinics in our area and urged people to take note of it. Casey Creamer on Introduction No. 12, Local Law concerning E-911, how much is the surcharge going to be? Legislator Burnside said that it has not been confirmed as of yet. Chairman Franzese said that the resolution was being withdrawn; not because we don't support it, just want to get our business in order. She further advised that Legislator Burnside will be conducting a public information meeting on this issue. Public Participation ended at 7:02 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 1995 SETTING SALARIES OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1995 - 7:03 P.M. - No discussion. Hearing closed at 7:05 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 165 Motion by Burnside, Second by Halpin. RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 10, 1995 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the April 10, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 166 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH FIVE LAKES DEVELOPMENT, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND LEGISLATURE WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature, Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency and Five Lakes Development Corporation are each interested in the completion of improvements identified in the Seneca Harbor Park Concept Plan, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the parties recognize the need to clarify current lease and ownership arrangements necessary to ensure the park's future maintenance and stewardship, and WHEREAS, the parties drafted a Memorandum of Understanding to agree to diligently pursue the completion of the improvements to the park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the respective signatures of the Industrial Development Agency and Five Lakes Development Corporation so that the park improvements are completed for the benefit of the citizens of the county's enjoyment of the waterfront; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 167 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR TEMPORARY HELP - CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL WHEREAS, the Executive Secretary of Civil Service/Personnel Director may require medical leave, and WHEREAS, the use of a clerical staff person would enable the Civil Service Clerk and the Personnel Clerk to assume some of the duties of the Executive Secretary/Director, and WHEREAS, there will be money available in the personnel account no. 1430.100 to cover the cost of this temporary help, and WHEREAS, the Administrative Committee has approved the hiring of a temporary worker from an agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the Executive Secretary Civil Service/Personnel Director to hire a temporary clerical worker from an agency and the County Treasurer to transfer the amount necessary to fund the cost of temporary help from account no. 1430.100 to account no. 1430.435, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this transfer of funds shall take place only if a medical leave is deemed necessary. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 168 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: APPOINTMENTS - ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBCOMMITTEE WHEREAS, vacancies exist on the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Subcommittee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following individuals be appointed to the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Subcommittee for the terms expiring as indicated: Les Gorton December 31, 1997 Lee Hastings December 31, 1995 VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 169 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: HEAD START INC. - AGREEMENT - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, there is a clearly identified and well documented need for mental health services for children and youth and their families, and meeting that need is often difficult due to problems of availability, accessibility, transportation and stigma, and WHEREAS, it would be desirable and beneficial to have mental health services provided to Head Start, and WHEREAS, there have been discussions and negotiations with Head Start resulting in a viable plan to develop these essential mental health services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the Director of Community Services to contract for the provision of these services with Head Start, Inc., effective immediately. Said services will be reimbursed at an hourly rate, which will be mutually agreed upon, and credited to account 4310.1620. Said agreement subject to the review and approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature to sign said agreement. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 170 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: ENDORSEMENT BY LEGISLATIVE BODY FOR MINIMUM MAINTENANCE HIGHWAY DESIGNATION WHEREAS, there may be a Minimum Maintenance Highway Use Law enacted by New York State Senate and Assembly, and WHEREAS, the legislative body would endorse such legislation. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Schuyler County Legislature hereby endorse legislation for a minimum maintenance designation endorsement, contingent upon any amounts of STATE AID which could be affected. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 171 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO FILL TWO SEASONAL LABORER POSITIONS WHEREAS, one Motor Equipment Operator in the Highway Department has been out on Worker's Compensation since November, 1994, and WHEREAS, there is no flag personnel available for upcoming road work, and WHEREAS, there is money available in the 1995 budget for two seasonal laborers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, per Resolution No. 49 of February 15, 1995, that this Legislature authorize the Schuyler County Highway Superintendent to fill two seasonal laborer positions, one effective May 1, 1995 and the other effective the end of June, at an hourly rate of $7.00 per hour. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 172 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO USE LAKEFRONT PARK FOR WATERFRONT FESTIVAL WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce has requested permission to host a Waterfront Festival May 19-21, 1995 at the County Lakefront Park, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature supports the concept of a festival for the enjoyment of County residents and outside visitors, and WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce is providing the required insurances to the County, and WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has taken the responsibility for refuse removal, clean-up, adequate police and/or fire protection and any licenses, permits or consents required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature gives permission for and supports the 1995 Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 173 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR NYSPIN UPGRADE AND INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT - SHERIFF WHEREAS, the New York State Police have advised the Sheriff's Department that they will be upgrading the NYSPIN Computer Network, and WHEREAS, a new installment purchase agreement is required authorizing the equipment, and WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the 1995 departmental budget to cover said agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be authorized to sign Appendix E of the NYSPIN Workstation Contract (installment purchase agreement) at the rate of $223.04 per month; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. PRESENTATION BY MARTHA TWARKINS, DISTRICT RANGER FOR HECTOR NATIONAL FOREST - 7:15 P.M. - Martha said that she just recently found out that there is going to be a Rainbow Gathering at the Hector National Forest. She said that this gathering is a public gathering, which is expected to bring 1,000 people. She said that this gathering will be taking place July 28 through August 6. She said that these people meet on Shannon Pasture, which is the site of the last Rainbow Gathering. She said that the Rangers have met with a couple of individuals and the gathering was agreed to informally. She said that they have also met with several folks from County and State at the beginning of the planning phase. She said that they cannot say "no" to this gathering. She said the intent now is to figure out how to organize this to protect the people and the land. She said that she will be meeting with the Town of Hector in June to apprise them of the gathering. Legislator Halpin said that her biggest concern is the stress that will be placed on our services. She said that the Public Health Services will not be reimbursed, and that if the people at the gathering were willing to pay their own bills then it would be fine. She asked if they are willing to pay their bills for services? Martha said that she is not sure, but will check into it. Legislator Fitzsimmons stated that a few business owners are concerned with this gathering. He said that at the last one there was quite a bit of shoplifting going on and that the no shirt/no shoe rule was disregarded. Legislator Karius said that she is concerned about sanitation and that the flies will spread disease. She said that she would like to see port-a-johns placed there. Legislator Halpin asked the forest service required these people to obtain a permit? Martha said that the forest service only requires a permit if the gathering is over 5,000 people, which this gathering is not expected to be over 3,000 people. Legislator Halpin asked if ---PAGE BREAK--- environmental specialists were brought into this? Martha said that a specialist is doing an environmental assessment. She said that they are trying to meet the needs of the community. Chairman Franzese asked that if all normal laws will be enforced and will the deputies be allowed into the site area? Martha said that most definitely the deputies will be allowed to go anywhere and that all the State laws will be upheld. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that the County has proven that we can handle these types of events and named a few examples. Legislator Halpin said that Legislator Fitzsimmons' points are well taken, but would feel better about this if the people of the gathering were willing to pay for it. Chairman Franzese said that she would like a definite count of how many were attending, to be sure that they can be accommodated for, and she felt the port-a- johns are definitely needed. Presentation ended at 7:37 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 174 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE TYPEWRITER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, funds have been allocated in the STOP DWI budget for a maintenance agreement for typewriters used by the Stop DWI Coordinator and secretary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign an agreement with FBM Office Equipment, Ithaca, NY in the amount of $140 for the contract period 4/1/95-3/31/96; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 175 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE FINGER LAKES FOREST AGREEMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, funds have been made available through the United States Department of Agriculture - Forest Service, through the Alleghany National Forest for patrol of the Finger Lakes Forest in the Town of Hector, and WHEREAS, this agreement covers the full cost of 26 patrols, including mileage, at the rate of $86 per patrol. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature and the Schuyler County Sheriff be authorized to execute this agreement for the term 10/1/94- 9/30/95; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 176 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: AUTHORIZE TYPEWRITER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, there are funds available in the Emergency Management 1995 budget for a maintenance agreement for typewriters. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign an agreement with FBM Office Equipment, Ithaca, NY in the amount of $144 for the contract period 6/1/95-5/31/96; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 177 Motion by Burnside, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO FILL CORRECTIONS OFFICER VACANCY WHEREAS, there is a full-time Corrections Officer vacancy in the Sheriff's Department, and WHEREAS, there is also a full-time Deputy Sheriff out on worker's compensation, and WHEREAS, both of these positions are crucial in order to have sufficient personnel for dispatch and jail, and WHEREAS, funds are available in the 1995 departmental budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, per Resolution No. 49-2/15/95, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the filling of a full-time Corrections Officer position in the Sheriff's Department, 1995 hourly rate of $9.88, effective immediately. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 178 Motion by Burnside, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR FIVE SEASONAL POSITIONS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Schuyler County is a major tourist attraction in the Finger Lakes Region and there is a great influx of people during the summer months, and WHEREAS, there are many special events held in Schuyler County, including racing, craft shows, firemen's carnivals, boating events, etc., and WHEREAS, there are not sufficient personnel in the Sheriff's Department to handle these events, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, these events do not require fully certified police officers, but officers to assist the regular Deputy Sheriffs, and WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the 1995 departmental budget to pay for additional personnel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the creation and filling of five seasonal positions in the Sheriff's Department, these positions not to be filled any longer than six months, upon proper titling by the Civil Service Commission, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when applicable, sponsors and promoters of special events will be billed for security services. VOTE: Passed 5-1. (No: Franzese). RESOLUTION NO. 179 Motion by Burnside, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO SIGN EXTENSION TO CALGOR CONTRACT BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be authorized to execute an addendum to the contract with CALGOR (Gordon Stevens) to extend the expiration date to December 31, 1995 under the same terms and conditions for jail administration services (at a cost of $15.00 per hour, not to exceed $7,000); subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 180 Motion by Burnside, Second by Smith. RE: LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 1995 SETTING SALARIES OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1995 WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law setting salaries of certain public officers for the year 1995 was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held on May 8, 1995, and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held, at which time all interested persons were heard, and this Legislature has duly considered the adoption and passage of said Local Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said Local Law No. 1 of the year 1995 in the form hereto annexed, be and hereby is, passed, adopted and enacted, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature duly cause the publication of the passage, enactment and adoption of Local Law No. 1 of the year 1995, together with the required text thereof in the official county newspaper. COUNTY OF SCHUYLER LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 1995 A Local Law Setting the Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the year 1995. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows: 1. Effective within 45 days hereof, the salaries of the public officers listed below shall be in the amounts herein stated retroactive to January 1, 1995. 2. The following public officers are subject to the provision hereof: Commissioner of Social Services $37,700 Highway Superintendent $33,250 Deputy Highway Superintendent $29,970 Deputy Treasurer $25,727 Real Property Tax Director $26,850 Clerk of Legislature $24,305 Deputy Clerk of Legislature $20,850 Deputy County Clerk $21,598 County Attorney $34,925 Assistant County Attorney $28,965 Assistant District Attorney $18,764 Undersheriff $32,986 Civil Service Commissioners $ 1,700 each 3. This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with County Law Section 201 and Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 181 Motion by Burnside, Second by Smith. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 130 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 39 HIGHWAY UNIT POSITIONS 18 FULL-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS PART-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 10 APPOINTMENTS: ---PAGE BREAK--- EFFECTIVE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Buckwalter, Corry C. Dir./Planning & Comm. Dev. Planning 04/21/95 26,850 Perm Coleman, Constance Real Prop. Tax Svce. Asst. RPTA 05/01/95 17,579 Perm Husted, Stacy Personal Secretary Legislature 04/10/95 16,155 Exmt Resotko, T. Asst. Mental Health 04/24/95 24,519 Prov Boyce, Nancy Prof. Registered Nurse Home Health 04/03/95 11.8303 NCC Forney, Judy Account Clerk Social Svcs. 04/03/95 14,634 Perm Frey-Brown, T. Paralegal PT Social Svcs. 04/26/95 12.3782 Perm Loeffler, Sid Director Veterans Svce 04/11/95 9.8467 NCC TEMPORARY: Coleman, Constance Real Prop. Tax Svce. Asst. RPT 04/24/95 17,579 Temp Trainee 04/28/95 LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Wodarski, Teresa Caseworker Asst. Social Svcs. 04/3/95 - 04/14/95 (Medical Leave) OTHER: Clark, Stanley Dir. Veter. Svcs. Veterans 01/01/95 (Extension of appointment for 1/2 day per week) Granston, Raymond Deputy Sheriff Sheriff 12/09/93 (Title Correction Only) Allen, Judy Data Ent. Mch. Op. Sheriff 12/09/93 (Title Correction Only) Covert, Robert Deputy Sheriff Sheriff 12/09/93 (Title Correction Only) RETIREMENT: DeBolt, Cecelia Home Health Aide Home Health 03/04/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- REMOVALS: Shannon, Charlotte Typist Home Health 04/21/95 Spiegel, Christi Data Ent. Mch. Op. Mental Health 04/21/95 Pittman, Sandra Paralegal Social Svcs. 04/13/95 Clark, Stanley Dir. Veterans Svce. Veterans 04/10/95 BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 182 Motion by Burnside, Second by Smith. RE: CREATION OF TEMPORARY PROBATION OFFICER/TRAINEE POSITION - PROBATION DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Probation Department is facing a severe staff shortage with one Probation Officer being on sick leave and another being placed on worker's compensation effective April 26, 1995, and WHEREAS, even though it is possible to pick up part of the caseloads left unattended by said absences, it is not physically possible to deal with the existing caseloads of both officers, and WHEREAS, there are funds available in the 3140.1 account to temporarily fill one of the above positions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorize the creation of a temporary Probation Officer or Probation Officer trainee position effective immediately, at an hourly rate of $11.1812 or $10.6617, respectively, subject to approval of the Civil Service Commission and authorizes the Probation Director to fill one of the above temporary positions, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said temporary position will be abolished upon return to employment of either of the above full-time employees. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 183 Motion by Burnside, Second by Smith. RE: CREATE TEMPORARY POSITION OF ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST - PROBATION DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the full-time account clerk typist in the Probation Department will be going on a maternity leave of absence on or about May 20, 1995 and her anticipated return to work will be on or about July 15, 1995, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the above employee's absence will create a severe void in the efficient operation of the above department, leaving a 27 hour per week typist position the only clerical staff, and WHEREAS, there are funds available in the 3140.1 account to temporarily fill the above void. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the creation of a temporary account clerk typist position in the Probation Department at an hourly rate of $8.0635 effective when the account clerk typist is on maternity leave and to continue until said employee returns to work, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said temporary account clerk typist position is to be abolished on the date that the account clerk typist returns from maternity leave. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 184 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: CREATE AND FILL RECEPTIONIST/TYPIST POSITION - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, a vacancy will exist in a Data Entry Machine Operator position in the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic, and WHEREAS, the approved funding for this position is available in the 1995 County budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislative hereby approves the creation of a Receptionist/Typist position, or such title as approved by the Civil Service Commission, Grade IV, salary of $14,495 for 1995, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the advertising and filling of such position in the Mental Health Department, effective immediately upon action by the Civil Service Commission, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one current Data Entry Operator position be abolished upon successfully filling of the Senior Receptionist position. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 185 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: CREATE AND FILL SENIOR DATA ENTRY OPERATOR POSITION - MENTAL HEALTH ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, a vacancy will exist in an Account Clerk Typist position in the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic, and WHEREAS, the approved funding for this position is available in the 1995 County Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approves the creation of a Senior Data Entry Machine Operator position, or such title as approved by the Civil Service Commission, Grade XII, salary of $16,155 for 1995, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the advertising and filling of such position in the Mental Health Department, effective immediately upon action by the Civil Service Commission, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one current Account Clerk Typist position be abolished upon candidate's qualifying successfully to the Senior Data Entry Machine Operator position. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 186 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: FILL ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST POSITION - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, a vacancy will exist in an Account Clerk Typist position in the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic, and WHEREAS, this position is necessary and essential to maintain the workload and continued operation of our Mental Health Services, and WHEREAS, funds are available in the 1995 County and State Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, per Resolution No. 49-2/15/95, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the filling of the Account Clerk Typist position, 1995 salary of $14,732, at the Mental Health Clinic, effective immediately. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 187 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: FILL DATA ENTRY OPERATOR POSITION - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, a vacancy is forthcoming in a Data Entry Operator position in the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, this position is necessary and essential to maintain the workload and continued operation of our Mental Health Services, and WHEREAS, funds are available in the 1995 County and State budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, per Resolution No. 49-2/15/95, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the filling of the Data Entry Machine Operator position, 1995 salary of $15,443, at the Mental Health Clinic, effective immediately. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 188 Motion by Halpin, Second by Karius. RE: ESTABLISH MOBILE WORK PROJECT - DSS - RESCINDED SEPTEMBER 11, 1995 WHEREAS, Schuyler County Department of Social Services is desirous of operating a mobile work crew in order that employable Public Assistance recipients with transportation difficulties may benefit from community work experience, and WHEREAS, the Department has received two responses to the request for proposals that was issued, 1) Schuyler ARC in the amount of $42,800, and 2) Employment Unit, Schuyler County DSS at $36,632, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County hopes to fund this project from grant savings, but may require a transfer of funds from County contingency funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Schuyler County Department of Social Services is authorized to establish a mobile work crew project in the Employment Unit described in proposal as on file, effective upon adoption of the state budget for a period of one year, with budgetary adjustments to be made as needed throughout the year, not to exceed $19,615 for fiscal year 1995, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that contingent upon the approval and titling of the Civil Service Commission, Schuyler County DSS be authorized to establish and fill a caseworker position in the Employment Unit at a 1995 annual salary of $20,889, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department be authorized to fill any vacancy created by this project by promotion within the Department, pursuant to Resolution No. 49-2/15/95 (i.e. Caseworker Assistant, Principle Social Welfare Examiner, Sr. Social Welfare Examiner, Social Welfare Examiner), and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to reject the proposal from Schuyler ARC dated 4/20/95. DISCUSSION: Legislator Fitzsimmons said that this resolution definitely needs to be adopted and that this a good first step. Legislator Burnside said that he liked the idea that ---PAGE BREAK--- people will get training to do a little better for themselves. Chairman Franzese said that this will not start until after the State Budget passes. Legislator Karius said that Sue Brill has been working hard on this for some time and is doing a great job. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 189 Motion by Halpin, Second by Karius. RE: CONTRACT - CONPHARMA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency has a patient who was discharged from a hospital with a need for home IV antibiotics. ConPharma Home Health Care, Inc., is providing the necessary IV drugs and supplies. The insurance company will not pay ConPharma directly, but they will pay the Schuyler County Home Health Agency, as a certified HHA, for these drugs and supplies. If the Home Health Agency does not agree to act as the pass-through agency, the patient would have to pay for the drugs and supplies, at a cost of several hundred to several thousand dollars. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with ConPharma Home Health Care, Inc., effective April 15, 1995, for the provision of drugs and medical equipment and supplies to Home Health Agency patients, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract will stipulate that the County will pay ConPharma only after receiving payment from the insurance company and after subtracting a $25 processing fee, and that this contract is subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes the transfer of $3,000 from Home Health account no. 4010.435-Professional Fees/Svcs. to account no. 4010.429-Medical Supplies/Expenses, to fund this expense. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 190 Motion by Halpin, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH OFFICE OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER (OSC) FOR MUNICIPAL ADVISORY REVIEW WHEREAS, the New York State Comptroller's Office has instituted Municipal Advisory Review Teams ($MART) to help local governments find ways to become more efficient by maximizing revenues without tax increases and minimizing expenses while still providing necessary government services, and WHEREAS, $MART reviews will be done at no cost to local government and will be advisory, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Schuyler County does not have an Administrator or Manager who can provide recommendations for savings and efficiencies to the Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the Chairman of the Legislature to sign an agreement with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to provide a review of the Schuyler County Treasurer's Office and Schuyler County Public Health Office; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 191 Motion by Halpin, Second by Karius. RE: APPOINTMENT - PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Private Industry Council due to the resignation of Tom Cook. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve Chairman Franzese's appointment of Bob Reed to the Private Industry Council for the remainder of the vacated term effective immediately and terminating September 30, 1995, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature expresses its appreciation to Tom Cook for his service to Schuyler County. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 192 Motion by Karius, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - WATERSHED WHEREAS, the Watershed Department is in need of a color monitor as their monochrome monitor will not work on the RPS system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $160 from account no. 4050.444 to account no. 4050.200 for the aforementioned purchase. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 193 Motion by Karius, Second by Smith. RE: APPOINTMENT - ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve the re-appointment of John Vona to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board for the term May 1, 1995 through April 30, 1997. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 194 Motion by Karius, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE PART TIME POSITION - VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY WHEREAS, Stanley Clark served as the Director of Schuyler County Veterans Service Agency temporarily until the completion of Sidney Loeffler's training, and WHEREAS, there will be times when the Director will have to take unpaid leave and the office will not be opened, due to illness, vacation, etc., and it is desirous to have Stanley Clark work as needed on these days. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the hiring of Stanley Clark on an as needed basis to cover the Veterans Service Agency when the Director is absent at the rate of $9.8467 per hour; subject to approval and titling of said position by the Civil Service Commission. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 195 Motion by Karius, Second by Smith. RE: ADOPT PLAN FOR AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF HECTOR WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature received a proposal in December, 1994, for the creation of an agricultural district comprised of 10,949 acres located in the Town of Hector, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Planning Commission and the Schuyler County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board reviewed the proposed agricultural district and wrote a report on their findings and recommendations to the Legislature, and WHEREAS, the Legislature held a public hearing on the proposed district on May 2, 1995, at which there was public support for the creation of the agricultural district, and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the importance of protecting farming practices and activities in the County and the support that the agricultural district would provide to the local farming economy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature accepts the findings and recommendations from the Schuyler County Planning Commission and the Schuyler County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board and adopts the plan for the agricultural district as presented at the Public Hearing, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature will present the adopted plan to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets for state agency approval of the proposed district. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 196 Motion by Karius, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE UNDERSTANDING WITH VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN RELATIVE TO COMMUNICATIONS TOWER WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler is clearly not subject to Village Zoning Law, and WHEREAS, the Communications Tower was erected upon County property under emergency circumstances for the protection of the lives and safety of county citizens, and WHEREAS, the County has been issued appearance tickets by the Village Code Enforcement Officer because a site plan review application was not filed, and WHEREAS, the County and Village have been negotiating the terms and conditions under which the County of Schuyler would be voluntarily willing to file such an application in good faith to save our taxpayers the cost of litigation to confirm that the County has not done anything improper either civil or criminal, and WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler has always cooperated in good faith with the Village of Watkins Glen, and WHEREAS, the Village has agreed per resolution passed on April 17, 1995 that upon the voluntary filing of a site plan review application by the County of Schuyler that they will: 1. Apply to the District Attorney's office to withdraw pending charges filed against Schuyler County, and 2. Not file or pursue any further appearance tickets, and 3. Pursue no further litigation, criminal or civil whatever may be the outcome or recommendation of the Planning Board, based on the Village Attorney's opinion that any such further litigation would be futile pursuant to County of Monroe v. City of Rochester, 72 NY 2d 338. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler will voluntarily honor the Village of Watkins Glen's request for the County to file a site plan review application for the communications tower reserving all of its legal rights under the cited Court of Appeals decision and subject to the conditions contained in the prior exchange of correspondence between the attorneys for the respective parties. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 197 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Halpin. RE: MOTION TO BRING ONE RESOLUTION TO THE FLOOR BE IT RESOLVED, that one resolution be brought to the floor. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 198 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE WHEREAS, the Clerk received notification today that the Professional Liability insurance payment would be due prior to May 15th and will be $486.00 over the budgeted amount. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $486.00 from Unallocated Insurance account no. 1910.423 to Legislative account no. 1010.418. VOTE: Passed 6-0. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Halpin announced that everyone has another month in which to respond to the Management Salary Plan proposed changes. Legislator Karius said that the Agriculture Committee when on a farm trip, in which they visited a deer farm, llama farm, Christmas tree farm, and a winery. She said that all the farmers were dedicated to working off the land. She said that it was a real pleasure to see all the farmers in action. Legislator Burnside said that the Election Office is just about done and that they will be moving in before the end of the month. He said that the Buildings and Grounds Department is in the process of getting flowers outside around the building. He said that work has slowed on the Treasurer's Office and hoped that it picked back up soon. Legislator Fitzsimmons thanked all the Legislators for their support of the Probation resolutions, and wanted to announce that the Alternatives to Incarceration meeting in June will be held at the racetrack. He said that the May Highway Committee meeting will consist of a report by Mike Hatterling on coordination of Town, County and State highway departments. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Chairman Franzese announced that there will be a Special Meeting of the Legislature on May 18, 1995 at 2:45 in the Rural Urban Center Auditorium to act on engineering proposals and a possible financing resolution. NEW BUSINESS: Legislator Halpin announced that Tom McGarry will be leaving Cooperative Extension. ---PAGE BREAK--- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 8:10 P.M. Chairman Franzese spoke about the Five Lakes Newsletter and urged everyone to take time to read it. Legislator Fitzsimmons made note that the Walk for Heart is taking place on Saturday at the racetrack. Public Participation ended at 8:13 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk SPECIAL MEETING MAY 18, 1995 The May 18, 1995 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 2:55 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Fitzsimmons and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present except for Legislators Hastings, Young, and Smith, who were excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 2:55 P.M.: A member of the public asked about the scheduling of the building of the Fitzpatrick Hill Road bridge. Legislator Burnside stated that the gentleman could receive a copy of the schedule at the Legislative office. Public Participation ended at 2:57 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 199 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING CALL BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the following items of business: 1. Accept/Reject Proposals for Engineering Services for Fitzpatrick Hill Road Bridge. 2. Possible Financing of bridge project(s). VOTE: Passed 5-0. RESOLUTION NO. 200 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Karius. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FITZPATRICK HILL ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT BIN #3332550 WHEREAS, Schuyler County requested proposals for engineering services for Fitzpatrick Hill Road Bridge replacement over Catharine Creek, BIN #3332550, Town of Montour, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, two quotes were received, one from Labella Associates in the amount of $19,500 and the other from Hunt Engineers & Architects in the amount of $18,300, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Highway Committee to accept the quote from Hunt Engineers and Architects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accepts the proposal from Hunt Engineers and Architects, 185 East Corning Road, Corning, NY in the amount of $18,300 for the above mentioned project, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposal from Labella Associates be rejected, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign any necessary documents pertaining thereto; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 5-0. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 3:00 P.M.: None. The meeting was adjourned at 3:01 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk REGULAR MEETING JUNE 12, 1995 The June 12, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Hastings and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: Chairman Franzese announced a possible emergency resolution by title to be brought to the floor. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 6:31 P.M.: Bob Swinnerton, Chairman of the Medical Scholarship Committee, stated he would like to speak in support of Introduction Numbers 24 and 25, Award Medical Scholarship to James Coleman and Christine Franzese. He said that he brought along four members of the Scholarship Committee. Mr. Swinnerton said that the community needs physicians and he strongly urges support of these scholarships. There are seven physicians currently on duty at the hospital. He said that it has been suggested that the scholarship program be redefined concerning taking on other medical professions. He said that this program has been going on for over twenty years and that it needs to be continued. Judge Callanan, speaking in support of Introduction Numbers 24 and 25, said that Schuyler County needs a hospital and that without doctors ---PAGE BREAK--- we would not have one. He said that the two candidates for the medical scholarship are exceptionally qualified, an asset to the community, and would make a wonderful addition to the medical staff at Schuyler Hospital. He urged continuance of the program. Blanche Borzell, also supporting Introduction Numbers 24 and 25, said that the medical scholarship program has been ongoing since 1968 and that she is fully supportive of it. She noted that James Coleman III will spend nine months of his third year of schooling at Schuyler Hospital. Barb Regan, Director of Patient Services, said that there may be the need for an emergency resolution for her department and she strongly urges support of it. She said that she has one nurse out and another one possibly out in the near future. She said that she does have money in her budget for the position. James Coleman III spoke in support of Introduction Numbers 24 and 25. He said that Christine Franzese is an excellent student and would make an outstanding physician. James thanked the Legislature for their past support and would appreciate their continued support. He said that if the program was changed to a loan program, then students may not return to Schuyler County, and that the scholarship is the main reason that students do return. Casey Creamer on Introduction Number 7, Authorize Out of State Travel - Sheriff, said that he thought that the Sheriff's Department was already short staffed. He asked why deputies should be paid to do this? Legislator Burnside said that the cars were purchased through the State and that it was part of the contract that deputies had to drive the cars back. Casey felt that the County should hire drivers to go and get the cars. Legislator Hastings asked if there is any legality about who drives police cars? James Coleman, County Attorney, said that this was probably the reason. He said that only qualified people are authorized to drive emergency vehicles. Casey Creamer, on Introduction No. 1, Support RC&D Council, noted that Schuyler County is trying to cut their budget, but that they are willing to support this. He said that the principle should be to start cutting items or stop complaining about tax hikes. Chairman Franzese said that the Legislature has been very selective about what is supported. Legislator Hastings said that it is hard to receive any type of funds and therefore are supporting RC&D. She said that RC&D has since 1980 acquired for Schuyler County $211,412 for needed projects. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that some communities fight cuts while some do not; most likely to be cut. Casey Creamer said that he understands that point. Legislator Young said that everybody in the room pays taxes, but expects a yearly wage increase. He also pointed out that people do not want tax hikes, but do not want services cut either. Public Participation ended at 7:00 p.m. PRESENTATION - DON KOSTY - TOWN OF TYRONE - 7:00 P.M.: Mr. Kosty said that 95% of residents of Waneta/Lamoka Lake would like the lakes cleaned up. He said that the Lake Association wants a special tax on the people that live on the lake for this purpose. He said that he does not know exactly what the tax is going to amount to. He said that he can't believe that these people are being hit with another tax to clean up the lake. He said that it is a State owned lake and that a lot of people use the lake, not just the people who live on the lake. A letter was sent from the Lake Association to the residents concerning this new tax, but nowhere in the letter did it state that it was going to be a tax. Chairman Franzese said that at a Community Development, Planning and Expansion Committee meeting it was stated that this was going to be a tax and that it does need to be clearly presented that way. Don Kosty said that a new survey has recently ---PAGE BREAK--- been sent out and on this new survey there is still no word "tax" on it. Chairman Franzese said that it is a long process to form a tax district. The Lake Association must first come to the Legislature with the process and suggestions for exactly what is being requested. Phil Davis, Town of Tyrone Supervisor, said that as of right now they have not been presented with anything. He said that everyone on the lakes should have an opportunity to respond to the survey. He suggested the survey be sent out while the lake people are there, during the summer months. Legislator Hastings stated that Jack Lewis came to the Agricultural Committee and talked about weed harvesting. She said that a proposal is being written by Tom Brace from the Soil and Water Department, to the Lake Association about weed harvesting. Chairman Franzese assured Mr. Kosty that all rules and regulations necessary will be adhered to for the legal creation of a tax district. She said that by working together the best solution will be found. Presentation ended at 7:12 p.m. PRESENTATION - NORT PHILIPS - US FOREST SERVICE - 7:12 P.M.: Mr. Philips said that he has been assigned to manage the large gathering that will be in Hector in late July. He said that a few issues have been concentrated on. He said that the Sheriff's Department will be reimbursed for certain services during the gathering. As far as road work is concerned, the Town of Hector Highway Department will be reimbursed also. He said that they are working on a information sheet concerning rabies. He said that the use of pit toilets will be allowed and at the main gate three port-a-johns will be provided. Chairman Franzese asked approximately how many gatherers are expected. Nort Philips said that there is a possibility that the gathering could reach 3,000. This group has been around for 22 years and they are currently meeting in New Mexico. He offered to be at next month's meeting to answer any questions that may arise. There will be more information on this as the event gets nearer. He said that he wants to provide the sense that people are being informed. If anyone has further questions he can be reached at work at (802) 362-2307. Chairman Franzese said that she would like a follow up after the event is over. Mr. Philips said that if anyone sees anything that makes them uncomfortable, to notify someone. Legislator Halpin stated that Barb Regan, Director of Patient Services, has been attending a lot of meetings concerning this event and asked if the professional nurses would be reimbursed? Mr. Philips said that he does not see any way to reimburse nurses, but they are trying to take away as much expense to the County as possible. Presentation ended at 7:24 p.m. PRESENTATION - JEAN HUBSCH - WANETA/LAMOKA LAKE ASSOCIATION - 7:25 P.M.: Jean Hubsch turned the presentation over to Kevin Morris. Kevin Morris said that there is a weed problem at the lake. He said that the question is how to go about cleaning the lake up. He explained that a total lake treatment is done in several steps. They have employed Weiler Mapping to set the boundaries of the lake. He said that Ron Edsall met with Steuben and Schuyler County on how to go about setting up a Lake Management District and the next step is educating the residents concerning what is going on and that a newsletter has been sent to everyone. He said the next step is a referendum of vote and that they are hoping for a late summer vote. He said that the people of the lake will be informed that it is a tax and that there are two public meetings coming up. He said that they have looked at all the possibilities and feels that ---PAGE BREAK--- SONAR is the only viable option. Chairman Franzese noted that the County is the last agency to look at the proposal. Presentation ended at 7:37 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 201 Motion by Hastings, Second by Young. RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 2, 1995 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING, MAY 4, 1995 SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 8, 1995 REGULAR MEETING AND MAY 18, 1995 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the May 2, 1995 Agricultural District Public Hearing, May 4, 1995 Special Meeting, May 8, 1995 Regular Meeting and May 18, 1995 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. Vote: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 202 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: SUPPORT FOR RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL WHEREAS, Schuyler County, its residents, the Schuyler County Legislature and its various departments, as well as other municipalities within the County over the past 22 years have directly benefited from technical and financial assistance provided by the Sullivan Trail Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council in the form of more than $270,000, and WHEREAS, the following is a listing of projects and corresponding dollars provided through the RC&D program: Watkins Glen Flood Protection Project (completed 1980) $64,262 Townsend Road Streambank Stabilization (completed 1984) $22,015 Jackson Creek Streambank Stabilization (completed 1993) $26,000 Co. Rte. 14 Timber Bridge (completed 1993) $49,135 Willamee Road Timber Bridge (grant awarded 1995) $50,000, and WHEREAS, these dollars were made available to Schuyler County because the County is a member of the Sullivan Trail RC&D Council through its Soil and Water Budget. (RC&D financial and technical assistance is only available to those counties which are part of an authorized RC&D Area). The RC&D program is a rural development program which has effectively provided financial and technical assistance to the rural residents of Schuyler County, and WHEREAS efforts are currently underway in the U.S. House of Representatives to zero out the RC&D program in the upcoming 1996 federal budget. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature go on record supporting the Resource Conservation and Development program as identified in the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Services 1996 appropriation, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this demonstration of support be expressed in a letter of support for the RC&D program to both House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Congressman Amory Houghton Jr., Senator Alfonse D'Amato, and Senator Daniel P. Moynihan. DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin said that this was lobbied heavily during the State budget. She said that there is always the questions as to what to support and what not to support. She said that most of the projects were extremely expensive for a small county and that she is going to support this resolution. Legislator Hastings said that RC&D was asked to look for some funds for the Village of Watkins Glen drainage problem and that even though they did not get the money they did get the engineering support to at least help the Village with that. She noted that they have helped us a great deal. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 203 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH HUNT ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS, P.C. - COUNTY ROAD 22 WHEREAS, New York State Department of Transportation has issued a yellow flag on County Road 22, BIN #3332590, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent and the Highway Committee to hire an engineer to do a Level I Load Rating. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign a contract with Hunt Engineers & Architects for engineering services for County Road 22 structure Level I Load Rating, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 204 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH HUNT ENGINEERS - COUNTY ROAD 16 WHEREAS, there is an immediate need for a crossover pipe repair or replacement on County Road 16, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Highway Committee has recommended that the Highway Superintendent investigate this situation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign a contract with Hunt Engineers & Architects, P.C. for engineering services for the County Road 16 crossover pipe work, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 205 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: APPROVAL OF ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION SERVICE PLAN 1995-1996 WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice Advisory Council has submitted its Program Plan and Budget for the fiscal year 1995 through 1996, and WHEREAS, the said Plan and Budget have been reviewed and both appear to be in order. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1995-1996 Criminal Justice Advisory Plan and Budget be, and hereby are, approved by the Schuyler County Legislature, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Criminal Justice Advisory Council submit the same to the New York State Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives for approval. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 206 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASING MEAL DELIVERER'S HOURS BY ONE HOUR PER WEEK WHEREAS, 15 hours per week is insufficient to complete meal deliveries, and WHEREAS, Georgia Paladino, Meal Deliverer, needs more time on Fridays because of additional deliveries, and WHEREAS, the extra hour per week would still not increase the hours to the point where benefits need to be paid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approve adding one hour per week to the regular schedule of Georgia Paladino, Meal Deliverer, bringing the total hours to 16 hours per week, there being monies available in the 6772.100 account. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 207A Motion by Burnside, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 207 BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 207 be tabled. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 207 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF MONEY FROM SEIZED ASSETS ACCOUNT FOR DOG KENNEL - TABLED WHEREAS, $900 is needed to purchase a special dog cage for the K-9 patrol. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $900 from the seized assets account to account number 3110.201 for the purchase of a dog kennel in the Sheriff's Department. DISCUSSION: Legislator Burnside said that he had talked to the Sheriff and he said that they may get this kennel from somewhere else. RESOLUTION NO. 208 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department purchased two patrol cars in New Jersey under NYS Contract that have to be picked up. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that two members of the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department be authorized to travel out of state to New Jersey for the aforementioned purpose during the week of May 28, 1995. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 209 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF TRANSPORTATION AIDE - FEMALE WHEREAS, from time to time it is necessary for the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department to transport women prisoners, and occasionally women who are mentally ill, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a female officer to accompany and transport the female subject. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the creation of Transportation Aide - Female, as titled by the Civil Service Commission, in the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department at an hourly rate of $7.12. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 210 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE DEPOSIT FOR SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Schuyler County Humane Society to try and control the pet population in Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, it is the intention that dogs adopted from the Schuyler County Animal Shelter should be spayed or neutered. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the Schuyler County Humane Society to charge a $25.00 deposit on all dog adoptions from the Schuyler County Dog Pound and that such deposit will be refunded to the pet owner after proof of neutering or spaying, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if such deposit is forfeited, that the funds will stay with the Humane Society, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Humane Society will conduct this program and that said program will be implemented on July 1, 1995. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 211 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR MAINTAINING THE CURRENT CIVIL SERVICE TESTING LEVEL WHEREAS, local governments in New York State when there are no Civil Service lists available to hire from must hire provisionally, and WHEREAS, provisional personnel have been known to work in a position for several years and then not make the list, and WHEREAS, it is counterproductive to train provisional personnel and then be forced to hire another after the civil service exam has been given and a list is established. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature ask the New York State Legislature and Governor Pataki to provide the financial support to enable the State Civil Service Office to maintain the current level of Civil Service testing in order to not increase the need for provisional hiring within our local governments, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature ask that our state representatives Senator Kuhl and Davidsen propose or support whatever is necessary to accomplish this, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be sent to all our neighboring counties, Senator Kuhl, Davidsen, Governor George Pataki, President of State Civil Service Commission George Sinnotti and NYSAC. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 212 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: FIX SALARY OF SCHUYLER COUNTY TREASURER FOR 1996-99 WHEREAS, Local Law No. 2 of 1975 provides that at least 90 days prior to Primary Election, the County Legislature shall finally fix the annual salaries to be paid to the County Treasurer and elected County Officers during their terms of office beginning the first day of January next following the date of such Primary Election. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature fixes the annual salary for the Schuyler County Treasurer for the years 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 as follows: 1996 - $35,000 1997 - $35,000 1998 - $36,000 1999 - $36,000 VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 213A Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 213 BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 213 be amended to delete the last "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED" clause. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 213 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: FIX SALARY FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATORS FOR 1996 AND 1997 - AS AMENDED WHEREAS, Local Law No. 2 of 1975 provides that at least 90 days prior to Primary Election, the County Legislature shall finally fix the annual salaries to be paid to the County Treasurer and elected County Officers during their terms of office beginning the first day of January next following the date of such Primary Election. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the annual salaries adopted by the Schuyler County Legislature for 1996 and 1997 shall be $5,000.00 for each of the eight legislators, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature for each of the years 1996 and 1997 receive an additional $7,000.00 for duties as Chairman. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 214 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY ATTORNEY AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY REGARDING PROSECUTION OF A SPECIFIC JUVENILE DELINQUENT WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Attorney's Office is the Presentment Agency in Juvenile Delinquency cases originating in Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Probation Department has referred to the County Attorney's Office a case involving a specific juvenile, and WHEREAS, the County Attorney's Office has substantial legal conflicts in prosecuting such juvenile, and WHEREAS, Section 254(a)-1 of the Family Court Act authorizes the County Attorney's Office and the District Attorney's Office to enter into agreement allowing the District Attorney to prosecute such Petition in which a designated felony has occurred, and WHEREAS, a designated felony has been alleged in this case, and WHEREAS, such agreement is subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the District Attorney's Office and the County Attorney's Office be authorized to enter into an agreement effective this date allowing the District Attorney to act as the Presentment Agency in the matter involving a specific juvenile delinquent, pursuant to Section 254(a) of the Family Court Act. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 215 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAX RECEIPTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 261 OF THE NEW YORK STATE TAX LAW WHEREAS, the County Clerk and Treasurer have presented their report concerning mortgage tax receipts for the period October 1, 1994 through March 31, 1995, pursuant to Section 261 of the New York State Tax Law, and the same has been apportioned to the various municipalities thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be, and hereby is, authorized to pay the respective towns and villages of Schuyler County those amounts listed on Exhibit (See Page 253). VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 216 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 49-2/15/95 WHICH PLACES A FREEZE ON HIRING FOR 1995 - FAILED WHEREAS, Resolution No. 49-2/15/95 placing a freeze on hiring has created an administrative burden on all departments, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County departments are working with minimum staff that needs to be replaced when vacancies occur, therefore making the hiring freeze ineffective. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby rescind Resolution No. 49-2/15/95 which places a freeze on hiring for 1995. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that because of the enormous amount of time spent on hiring of personnel since the freeze it became apparent that something had to be done. The County wanted to somehow reduce taxes by decreasing positions, however, only three legislators voted against any of these positions during the freeze. She said she is sure there are many reasons that caused the legislators to vote the way that they did, but felt the freeze is not working. She said on May 29 she asked Gail Willis, Clerk of the Legislature, to write up a resolution for her to put on the agenda to rescind the freeze. She said she went in on May 31, read it and approved it. She said that her feelings at the time were to allow the departments to function properly. She said that according to County Law the power to appoint someone should lie with the department head. She said that the ultimate decision on who to hire should rest with the department head. She does not feel that the legislators are elected for this. She said that when we pass the budget, then we give the departments the right to fire and hire personnel. She feels that because her resolution was handed in by the deadline on Wednesday by 5:00 and the other resolution ---PAGE BREAK--- on this agenda was not handed in until Friday, the later could only be used as an emergency resolution, under the Rules and Policies of this Legislature. She asked that everyone consider her resolution. Legislator Smith said that he is in favor of this resolution for a couple of reasons. He said that the Legislature sets the budget and it was a bare bones budget. The department heads deserve to do their own duties, not have the Legislature totally control them, and hiring and removing people is one of their major duties. He said he thought that the Legislature should have confidence in the department heads to handle things properly. He said that he feels that everyone should support Legislator Hastings' resolution and eliminate the hiring freeze. Chairman Franzese said that she submitted her resolution to Finance with the thought that they can alter, reject or support it. Legislator Halpin said that when the freeze was instituted that everyone was well aware of what may happen with the State budget. She said that the reason for the freeze was to be able to take another look at positions being filled. She said that personally she did not vote for all positions. She said that health insurance is going to cost more, there are two bridges in need of repair as well as a culvert repair. She said that the State is not going to assume the cost of the preschool handicapped children programs as well. She said that she did not think that it was unreasonable to put the hiring freeze on and thinks that it did work in the fact the they were able to take a second look at some of the positions. She said that there are two very fine resolutions on the agenda, but personally does not like the idea of removing the hiring freeze until after the State budget comes out. VOTE: Failed 4-4. (Names of Noes: Halpin, Young, Karius, Franzese) RESOLUTION NO. 217A Motion by Burnside, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 217 BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 217 be amended so that the hiring directive reads as follows: HIRING DIRECTIVE Any vacancy created within a department by resignation, retirement or removal of an employee to include both part-time and full-time positions shall be filled only after contacting the committee chairperson who shall poll their committee. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 217 Motion by Young, Second by Karius. RE: RESCIND HIRING FREEZE AND INSTITUTE HIRING DIRECTIVE - AS AMENDED ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature is deeply concerned about the fiscal health of our county government and the increasing financial responsibilities of our taxpayers, and WHEREAS, the uncertainty over the amount of state aid to be given counties for 1995 still exists, and WHEREAS, our taxpayers cannot afford to make up the difference for lost state and federal revenues or from any new spending initiatives mandated by our own Board, and WHEREAS, we must also consider all the expanding fiscal responsibilities we may be facing in 1995 due to proposed changes by New York State Legislature, and WHEREAS, this Legislature would be fiscally irresponsible to our taxpayers if it did not take some measures at this point in time to compensate for any possible loss of state funds anticipated in our 1995 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature pledges to watch county spending even more closely than in the past so that we perhaps can reduce our own local rate of spending before it is too late to be of help for 1995 and to help us to prepare for what is to come in 1996, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the interest of keeping county government functioning in a more efficient manner that Resolution No. 49-2/15/95 be rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following directive be put into effect: HIRING DIRECTIVE Any vacancy created within a department by resignation, retirement or removal of an employee to include both part-time and full-time positions shall be filled only after contacting the committee chairperson who shall poll their committee. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that the Legislature already controls the issue of new positions and that department heads are only filling positions that are needed. She said that all the Legislature is doing is stalling the department heads ability to go ahead and take care of his or her job and they should not have to come in for a 45 minute confrontation in a committee to discuss whether he needs a secretary or not. She said that when the State of New York comes in and says forty-five percent of Public Health funds are not coming, they are going to have to close the doors. She said that instituting a freeze only causes chaos for the department heads and for themselves and our big problem right now is looking at condensing; and are we doing that or are we increasing departments by setting up more new departments in the County. Legislator Halpin said that New York State could pull all of its funding and there would still be a Public Health Department. She said that this department cannot be gotten rid of. Legislator Hastings said that she would like to address this resolution to the County Attorney. The Chairman of the ---PAGE BREAK--- Legislature presented her resolution to the Clerk of the Legislature the Friday before the Finance Committee. She said that according to the Rules of Procedure all resolutions need to be to the Clerk the Wednesday prior to the Finance Committee meeting. She said that this resolution could come in as an emergency resolution if the Legislature wishes to address it as such, but asked James Coleman as the County Attorney to read the law concerning this issue. James Coleman, County Attorney, said that the Legislature may address Resolution Number 217 under two conditions giving due regard under the Rules of Procedure requiring certain timeliness presentation. He said that the first condition would be as an emergency resolution if agreed with a two-thirds vote that it is in fact an emergency resolution; the second circumstance by which this resolution could be entertained would be to suspend the rules and act on the resolution. He said that the third alternative would be to refuse to do either and make a rejection of the resolution. Chairman Franzese said that she would like to clarify that if we entertained the suggestions of the County Attorney, then every resolution from Introduction Number 18 through 28 would have to be considered as an emergency resolution. She said that through the history of this Legislature since she has been a legislator, that anything which does not make it through committee and was of importance has been referred to the Finance Committee. She said that if the Rules we adhered to as written, then Finance may never respond to a resolution and neither could the Legislative Committee. She said basically resolutions go through two committees before making it to this meeting. Legislator Hastings said that she feels that it is not fair for the Finance Committee to adopt the resolution when it was handed in with the Chairman's name as a personal resolution. She said that resolutions are not to be changed or altered in Finance. Chairman Franzese said that when she realized that there was another hiring freeze resolution, she offered to amend her resolution, which would have made a difference by just adding the hiring directive. She said that the Finance Committee took her resolution in its entirety and put it on the agenda. Legislator Young said that the Finance Committee was presented with two resolutions and felt that the second resolution was the better of the two. He said that the decision made had nothing to do with who wrote the resolution. Chairman Franzese said that she brought her resolution to Finance because it was a Finance item, the hiring freeze goes through finance, so she took it to the Committee with an option to amend it. She that they are two different resolutions and that this allows us a second opportunity. Legislator Hastings "called for the question" and added that she felt duly disrespected by the Legislature and the Finance Committee. Legislator Young said that there was not disrespect intended towards Legislator Hastings. Legislator Halpin assured Legislator Hastings that the Finance Committee was not looking for complicity. She said that they felt there was no reason to take her resolution off the agenda and that the Chairman offered to amend her resolution. She said that there was no evil intent. MOTION by Smith to suspend the rules, SECOND by Halpin. VOTE Passed 8-0. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 218 Motion by Young, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO FILL VACANCIES - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Buildings and Grounds has half-time cleaners and seasonal laborers budgeted in the 1995 budget at $5.00 per hour with no benefits, and WHEREAS, there are frequent staffing changes in these positions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these positions be exempt from Resolution Number 49, 2/15/95, and that the Schuyler County Building Maintenance Supervisor be, and hereby is, authorized to fill vacancies as they occur for half-time cleaners and seasonal laborers which are funded within the budget. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 219 Motion by Young, Second by Karius. RE: AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 135-95 FOR WORKFARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTICIPANTS WHEREAS, the present Worker's Compensation insurance carrier, The State Insurance Fund, has stipulated that it is necessary to have a resolution to add Schuyler County DSS workfare participants and Community Service sentencing participants. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby amend Resolution No. 135-95 to include authorization of elective Worker's Compensation coverage for people participating in DSS Workfare and Probation Community Service sentencing programs, in Schuyler County's existing Worker's Compensation Policy No. 899747-0 to be effective 12:01 a.m. April 20, 1995, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be sent to The State Insurance Fund, Lovell Safety Management Group and David Sidle Agency. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 220 Motion by Young, Second by Karius. RE: ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF DAVID SKEVAL - FOREST PRACTICE BOARD BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature accepts, with regrets, the resignation of David Skeval from the Forest Practice Board effective immediately. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 221 Motion by Young, Second by Karius. RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PRESCHOOL HANDICAPPED CHILDREN FOR THE PERIOD 7/1/95-6/30/96 ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Resolution No. 123-4/10/95 authorized advertising for bids for transportation of preschool handicapped children, and WHEREAS, five bids were received and reviewed on May 23, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid from the Special Children's Center for transportation of preschool handicapped children to and from the Special Children's Center from July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996 in the amount of $26 per child per day be, and hereby is, accepted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid from the Schuyler ARC for transportation of preschool handicapped children to and from SCT BOCES-Watkins Glen from July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996 in the amount of $65 per round trip for one child plus $5.00 each additional child be, and hereby is, accepted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid from the Schuyler ARC for transportation of preschool handicapped children to and from UCP House, Frank Pierce Early Childhood Center, Yates ARC, Steuben Allegany BOCES from July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996 in the amount of $105 per day for one child plus $5.00 each additional child be, and hereby is, accepted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid from Laidlaw Transportation for transportation of preschool handicapped children to and from SCT BOCES-Horseheads from July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996 in the amount of $146 per day up to 3 children plus $15.00 each additional child be, and hereby is, accepted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that since certain students may be eligible for transport by a parent, school district or public transportation, this award is not an exclusive contract for services, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that contracts necessary to carry out such transportation services are hereby authorized for signature by the Chairman of this Legislature, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. (Abstention: Smith) RESOLUTION NO. 222 Motion by Burnside, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FITZPATRICK HILL ROAD BRIDGE, BIN #3332550 WHEREAS, Schuyler County accepted a proposal for engineering services for Fitzpatrick Hill Road Bridge replacement over Catharine Creek, BIN #3332550, Town of Montour, at its May 16, 1995 Special Meeting, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary to advertise for bids for construction of same. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of Fitzpatrick Hill Road Bridge, BIN #3332550, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bids will be opened at a Special Highway Committee meeting on August 7, 1995 at 7:45 a.m., at which time recommendation for legislative action will be made. Bids will be accepted or rejected at the August 14, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Legislature. The County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 223 Motion by Burnside, Second by Young. RE: CONTRACT FOR PRESCHOOL TRANSPORTATION - BRADFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide transportation for preschool children with disabilities to approved education programs, and WHEREAS, the Bradford Central School District will transport children in its district to the Frank Pierce Early Childhood Center if the county will reimburse the district for its actual expenses for school bus drivers plus $1.00 per mile, with an estimated maximum cost of $60 per day, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County has no other transportation available through the bidding process, and WHEREAS, the Bradford Central School District can transport a particular child at this time at an estimated cost of $25 per day because the district can split the cost between two counties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with the Bradford Central School District to reimburse the school district for the cost of preschool transportation at the rate of $1.00 per mile plus driver costs, not to exceed a total cost of $60 per day, from May 30, 1995 through June 30, 1996; said contract is subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 224 Motion by Burnside, Second by Young. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS ---PAGE BREAK--- FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 130 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 39 HIGHWAY UNIT POSITIONS 18 FULL-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS PART-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 10 APPOINTMENTS: EFFECTIVE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Brown, Noreen Princ. Soc. Wel. Exam. Social Svcs. 04/21/95 23,937 Perm Metris, Sherrie Typist Social Svcs. 04/21/95 14,019 Perm Landon, James Cleaner PT 04/27/95 5.00 hr. NCC Gringrich, Francis MMIS Sup./Mgd. Care Coor Social Svcs. 05/19/95 21,614 Perm Schockner, Rowan L. Data Entry Machine Oper. Home Health 05/30/95 15,443 Perm Landon, Carolynn Typist - 27 hrs./week Probation 04/25/95 7.6732 Perm Halpin, James Public Defender Public Def. 01/01/95 28,352 Term 12/31/95 TEMPORARY: SYETP/JTPA Laborers Youth Bureau 07/03/95 4.25 hr. Temp (47 positions) 08/25/95 Rekczis, William Laborer Seasonal Highway 05/01/95 7.00 hr. Temp Hunt, Sharon Youth Employment Youth Bureau 05/09/95 10.6617 Rein Training Coord. 08/31/95 Comfort, Richard Youth Employment Youth Bureau 06/26/95 10.6617 Temp Training Coord. 08/31/95 LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Reynolds, Diana Sr. Data Entry Operator Social Svcs. 06/06/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- - 06/16/95 (Medical Leave) Quinata, Alice Probation Officer Probation 04/26/95 - Indefinite (Worker's Comp.) Wodarski, Teresa Caseworker Asst. Social Svcs. 04/15/95 - Indefinite (Medical Leave) Switzer, Kenneth Correction Officer Sheriff 04/04/95 - 04/27/95 (Medical Leave) Wodarski, Teresa Caseworker Asst. Social Svcs. 05/15/95 (Return to Work) OTHER: Frey-Brown Tammy Paralegal Social Svcs. 04/26/95 (Name change to Brown) RESIGNATION: Stephansky, Ellen RPS Assistant RPT 04/28/95 Landon, James B. Cleaner PT 05/01/95 Hamelin, Darlene Reg. Professional Nurse Home Health 05/12/95 LeRoux, Gilbert F. Corrections Officer Sheriff 03/22/95 REMOVALS: Donnelly, Paul T. Physician Home Health 01/01/93 Cady, William Social Welf. Examiner Social Svcs. 06/02/95 BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 225 Motion by Burnside, Second by Young. RE: AWARD OF MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP - JAMES P. COLEMAN III WHEREAS, the membership of the Schuyler County Medical Scholarship Committee at its May 3, 1995 meeting unanimously recommended that James P. Coleman III of Watkins Glen, New York continue to receive the medical scholarship. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledges the recommendation of the Schuyler County Medical Scholarship Committee and awards James P. Coleman III the Medical Scholarship funds will be budgeted for the fiscal year 1996, provided he shall remain eligible for same, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature shall prepare the necessary documents for execution by James P. Coleman III for payment of the 1996 scholarship funds in two payments of $3,250.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be, and hereby is, authorized to prepay said amounts of $3,250 upon presentation of properly executed and documented vouchers. DISCUSSION: Legislator Fitzsimmons said that every student in Schuyler County deserves the scholarship and totally supports the investment of the hospital. He said that it is a good marketing idea. The folks being considered for the scholarship are exceptional. He said, for the record, that he indicated over a year ago that he would support people presently enrolled but would not support any new people. Legislator Halpin said that she also stated last year that she was not happy with the way the scholarships were worded. She said that she feels that the hospital should take this on and felt that it would not be difficult for the hospital to do so. She said that she cannot support Resolution Number 226 but will support Resolution Number 225 because there is already interest invested. She said that she would not support this again any longer. Legislator Hastings said that she feels very strongly about the budget and that there is a lot of money that goes to problem areas. We now have the opportunity to help people who study very hard to become doctors that will come back to Schuyler County. She said that she will be supporting Resolutions 225 and 226. Legislator Karius said that she agrees that there is a lot of money being put into correctional facilities and that everyone should support something good. She said that she will also be supporting these two resolutions. Legislator Young said that the scholarship encourages people want to come back to Schuyler County and that he also will be supporting these two resolutions. Legislator Burnside said that he has never received any bad feedback about spending money on this type of program and that he will be supporting these two resolutions. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 226 Motion by Burnside, Second by Young. RE: AWARD OF MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP - CHRISTINE FRANZESE WHEREAS, the membership of the Schuyler County Medical Scholarship Committee at its May 3, 1995 meeting unanimously recommended that Christine Franzese of Watkins Glen, New York to receive the medical scholarship. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledges the recommendation of the Schuyler County Medical Scholarship Committee and awards Christine Franzese the Medical Scholarship funds will be budgeted for the fiscal year 1996, provided she shall remain eligible for same, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature shall prepare the necessary documents for execution by Christine Franzese for payment of the 1996 scholarship funds in two payments of $3,250.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be, and hereby is, authorized to prepay said amounts of $3,250 upon presentation of properly executed and documented vouchers. VOTE: Passed 5-2. (Names of Noes: Fitzsimmons, Halpin) (Abstention: Franzese) RESOLUTION NO. 227 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: RULES OF PROCEDURE MODIFICATION - ONE MONTH NOTICE WHEREAS, it is recommended to clarify Paragraph 11, Rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure of the Schuyler County Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that notice of the following modification of Rule 22 (Paragraph 11) be, and hereby is given, pursuant to Rule 29 of said Rules of Procedure: "Committees shall have general charge of all matters pertaining to the work of this Legislature as indicated by the titles thereof, or as more specifically described as special duties therefor. Each committee shall supervise and have charge of appropriated expenditures. Any appropriated equipment expenditure in excess of $500.00 shall be approved by the department's committee except when the Department Head deems an emergency to exist. In the case of an emergency the Department Head shall submit written documentation of the emergency with the County Auditor and respective committee chairperson. Any necessary transfer of funds within the same group of accounts (i.e. personal or equipment or contractual) shall be handled through a written memorandum from the Department Head to the County Treasurer with a copy to the respective committee chairperson. The Department Head shall be responsible for notification of transfers prior to voucher submittal. Any other unappropriated account expenditure shall be referred by the department's Committee, with its recommendation, to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall, following financial review with the Treasurer's Office, make a final recommendation to the Legislature on such unappropriated expenditure. A department's request for unappropriated funds shall contain a reasonable estimate in writing for such ---PAGE BREAK--- expenditure. Any resolution approving an unappropriated expenditure shall contain the funding source (Res. No. 97-1983)." VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 228 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR REPAIR OF C.R. #16 CULVERT WHEREAS, Schuyler County authorized a contract for engineering services for County Route 16 culvert repair, Town of Dix, and WHEREAS, it is also necessary to advertise for bids for construction of same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for the repair of County Route 16 culvert, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bids will be opened at a Special Highway Committee meeting on August 7, 1995 at 7:45 a.m., at which time recommendation for legislative action will be made. Bids will be accepted or reject at the August 14, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Legislature. The County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 229 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT WHEREAS, County Law Section 625 allows for the Legislature to create the office of county purchasing agent for the term for which the membership of said Legislature appointing him was elected, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Legislature to investigate implementing same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby supports the creation of the position of County Purchasing Agent, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby directs its Personnel Director to investigate the creation of this position and request it be considered for the exempt classification, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if all applicable laws permit, and proper approval is obtained, that this Legislature hereby authorize the subsequent creation of County Purchasing Agent. DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin said the person who is presently in the position took the test and passed and is doing a fine job. He is currently involved in purchasing major items for the County and purchasing things with other Counties. She said that this is an effort to save what we consider a well trained and valuable employee at this point. It is not certain if this position is covered by Civil Service, so this is why the resolution is here for support. She added that per County Law we have the authorization to create this appointed position of Purchasing Agent. If this occurs then this position will fall under the Management Level Salary Plan, and would be a department in essence on its own, but still be very much connected with the Treasurer's Department. She said that because of the salary rate that this position might be put in, it would not be a great difference in salary. She said that if this is acted upon positively tonight that the position will be created, however, we are waiting word from the Civil Service Commission. Legislator Hastings said that it amazes her that the board has the audacity to create new departments. She said that she will definitely be voting against this position. She said that we fall under Civil Service Law and that we must abide by that law. Legislator Halpin said that she considers herself to be one of the most conservative people on the board and is always looking at dollar signs. She said that the Treasurer's Office will be taking on new responsibilities, which may turn into major, major projects, and this position needs to be taken out of the Treasurer's Office. She said that this is a possible way of resolving this. Legislator Hastings "called for the question." Legislator Smith asked the Treasurer her opinion on the substitute resolution. Nancy Peters, Treasurer, said that she is in agreement with it and that it is as far as we can go at this point. Nancy Peters said that when this position was originally created we created a part-time position and included it in her office. She said at the time she said that Purchasing should not be under her jurisdiction because it is a conflict of interest. Now that it is a full-time job and she is not getting any benefit from this person at all, as far as she is concerned it should not be under her jurisdiction, where it creates the possibility of poor internal control. She said that is should be a department head and that in most other counties it is. Legislator Hastings "called for the question." VOTE: Passed 7-1. (Name of No: Hastings) REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Hastings reported that Hector National Forest has shown an interest in buying property on Lake Street. She said that the Director of Real Property has instigated some new programs also. Legislator Burnside reported that they are looking at some possible changes in the parking situation. He announced that the Elections Department has moved into their new quarters. Legislator Fitzsimmons reminded everyone that the Alternatives to Incarceration meeting is on Thursday at Watkins Glen International. Legislator Burnside said that they are still not sure about the Records Management Grant and that they won't hear anything before June 24. He said that no one can afford to lose Records Management. Legislator Burnside announced that there will be an E-911 Informational Meeting on June 19 at 7:00 p.m. in ---PAGE BREAK--- the Legislative Chambers. He said that Mr. Murphy from NYNEX will be present to answer questions. He urged everyone to pass the word about the meeting. Chairman Franzese reminded everyone that there is a Special Legislative Committee meeting on June 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Park and also a Special Legislative Committee meeting June 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers to discuss GHI rates. Legislator Halpin said that Tom McGarry of Cooperative Extension has left as Director and that Elaine and Ginny Housekneckt are co-directing the program. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 9:16 P.M.: Fred Yahn asked that if the $5,000 per year salary for legislators been changed? Chairman Franzese said no. Legislator Smith said that the legislators have been at $5,000 for 10 years. Tom Ryan said that he already has 911. Legislator Burnside said that not all areas of Schuyler County have 911. Tom Ryan asked if 911 works with cellular phones? Legislator Burnside said that he is not sure. Chairman Franzese suggested to Mr. Ryan that he come to the informational meeting and ask his questions. Public Participation ended at 9:21 p.m. MOTION by Smith to go into executive session at 9:22 p.m. to discuss the possible sale of land, SECOND by Burnside. Motion carried 8-0. MOTION by Smith to come out of executive session at 9:34 p.m, SECOND by Burnside. Motion carried 8-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk REGULAR MEETING JULY 10, 1995 The July 10, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Halpin and followed by a Moment of Prayer for Gerald Crainey and son. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present except for Legislator Fitzsimmons who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: Chairman Franzese announced two emergency resolutions by title. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 230 Motion by Halpin, Second by Young. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 12, 1995 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the June 12, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 231 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE PETTY CASH FUND - DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WHEREAS, the District Attorney needs a petty cash fund for expenses incurred by the staff for postage, faxes, etc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to establish a petty cash fund for the Schuyler County District Attorney's Office in the amount of $30.00. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 232 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: SET POLICY FOR CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCE FOR ATTENDANCE AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE WHEREAS, a policy needs to be in place that establishes a cutoff date for the Treasurer's Office to issue Certificates of Residence for attendance at a community college for any given semester, and WHEREAS, surrounding counties and Corning Community College have been consulted to determine the dates currently used by these counties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following dates be established by the Schuyler County Legislature as the last date the Treasurer will issue a Certificate of Residence for a student attending a Community College: Fall Term The following March 1 Spring Term The following August 1 Summer Term The following November 1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all community colleges. VOTE: Passed 7-0. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 233 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT - DSS WHEREAS, the Records Management grant funding ends June 30, 1995, and WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services wishes to obtain the services of the records manager for the purpose of organizing, among other things, the Child Support records, and WHEREAS, the Department has budgeted funds available in the personal services account from a currently unfilled position. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement between Schuyler County Department of Social Services and Schuyler County Clerk, as Records Management Officer for records management services for the period of July 1, 1995 - August 31, 1995 with a possible extension through October 31, 1995, not to exceed 13 weeks or $5,395; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $5,395 from account no. 6010.100 Personal Services to account no. 6010.4.400 (Contractual Expenses). VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 234 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PLANNING WHEREAS, the Planning Department is in need of a new chair. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $150 from account no. 8020.459 to account no. 8020.200 for the aforementioned purchase. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 235 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: NEW YORK TOURIST PROMOTION ACT - DESIGNATION BY COUNTY OF OFFICIAL TOURIST PROMOTION AGENCY - 1995-1996 WHEREAS, the New York State Matching Grants Program is designed to encourage tourism promotion throughout the regions of New York State, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, in the past the State has appropriated funds for this purpose in its Commerce Department budget, and WHEREAS, the guidelines for this local assistance program encourage counties to appoint a regional Tourist Promotion Agency, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce has, by Legislative Resolution No. 273-94 been authorized to serve as the Schuyler County tourism representative to provide specific tourism services on behalf of Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce has served as the Schuyler County lead tourist promotion organization since its inception, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce has requested to be designated as the County's Tourist Promotion Agency for the 1995-96 State Program year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce be, and hereby is, designated by the Schuyler County Legislature as its Tourist Promotion Agency for the 1995-1996 State program year to represent the County of Schuyler under the present New York State Tourist Promotion Act for all purposes set forth in said Act, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above designated Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce, shall be responsible for timely reporting to the Schuyler County Legislature concerning its proposed promotional programs and any application for matching funds, and shall further make required periodic reports to this Legislature relative to any application for funds involving the County and their use thereof for tourist promotion purposes and for such other acts as required by said law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce be, and hereby is, authorized to execute any documents under the Matching Grants Program and is authorized to make application for and receive grants on behalf of the County of Schuyler pursuant to the New Commerce Department budget for 1995-1996, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to file a certified copy of this resolution with appropriate bodies including, but not limited to, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 236 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDERS #1 AND #2 - CONTRACT WITH R.C. BILLINGS ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the architect is in receipt of contractor's proposal letters dated 5/30/95 and 6/19/95 relative to curb removal on 9th and 10th Street, credit for planting soil for planters, credit for not raising two window well grates, and pouring 12 sq. ft. of additional side walk, and WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Committee has reviewed the referenced change orders and recommends authorization thereof as follows: GC-#1 Original Contract Sum was $ 158,007.00 Net change by previously authorized Change Orders $ 0.00 The Contract Sum prior to this Change Order $ 158,007.00 The Contract Sum will be increased by $ 3,065.00 The new Contract Sum will be $ 161,072.00 GC-#2 Original Contract Sum was $ 158,007.00 Net change by previously authorized Change Orders $ 3,065.00 The Contract Sum prior to this Change Order $ 161,072.00 The Contract Sum will be decreased by $ (796.00) The new Contract Sum will be $ 160,276.00 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, this Legislature accepts said Change Orders to be funded from the courthouse renovation capital account number 004-1620.201; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings asked where the money is coming from to pay for these change orders and if this was money borrowed for the whole parking lot and the renovation? Legislator Burnside said that it was money that came from the bond. Legislator Hastings suggested, for future reference, that the funding source be included in the resolution. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 237 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: CONTRACT - SIMPLEX FOR MAINTENANCE AND TESTING OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WHEREAS, Schuyler County has added Simplex Fire Protective Systems to the Highway Department and the Courthouse addition, and WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires an annual testing and inspection of all fire protection systems in public buildings, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Buildings and Grounds Committee strongly supports the protection of life and property by approving the 1995 contract for testing and inspection as well as the full coverage contract for 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute the contracts between the County of Schuyler and Simplex for June 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995 for testing and inspection at a cost of $1,946.00; and for January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996 for full coverage at a cost of $3,726.00; both contracts covering the Highway Department, the Jail, and the Courthouse system; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings asked if this was budgeted and Legislator Burnside responded that this was already in the budget. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 238 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: HIRE TEMPORARY DATA ENTRY OPERATOR - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, there is a backlog of office work and a large increase of paperwork in the Sheriff's Office and County Jail, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to hire on a temporary basis a data entry operator. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Sheriff be, and hereby is, authorized to hire a data entry operator from a temporary employment agency, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no more than $1,500 be transferred from account no. 3150.100 to 3150.401 for payment of said data entry operator. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that it would be nice if the Sheriff hired a college student that was in the law enforcement field. Legislator Halpin asked if the deputy at the entrance could do this job. Legislator Burnside said that he would have to do a little job study to see if it was possible for someone to be able to be interrupted as many times as he would be. He added that the job description would have to be changed. Legislator Halpin said that she would still like to see if this is possible. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 239 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, it is necessary to upgrade radio equipment in the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, particularly for drug investigations, and WHEREAS, it is also necessary to upgrade emergency rescue equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $3,000 from the seized assets reserve account to the Sheriff's 3110.201 account for the purchase of radios and emergency rescue equipment. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 240 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, monies are available through the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee for a total highway safety program, including, but not limited to a speeding program, seat belt program, helmet program, etc., and WHEREAS, last year's grant provided $20,000 towards the salary of a deputy sheriff and it is expected to obtain at least the same amount this year for same, and WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler wishes to partake in a selected traffic enforcement safety program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign a contract with the State of New York Governor's Traffic Safety Committee for monies for certain highway safety programs; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 241 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCIDA BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with SCIDA for county appropriations in the amount of $8,000 for the term 1/1/95-12/31/95, there being monies appropriated in account no. 6989.363; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 242 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: CONTRACT - PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR EARLY INTERVENTION EVALUATIONS WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Early Intervention Program must contract with providers to provide early intervention evaluations to eligible children from birth through age two as required by the New York State Department of Health. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an ongoing contract with Pediatric Physical Therapy Services to provide early intervention evaluations, effective July 1, 1995, at rates to be determined by the New York State Department of Health; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 243 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: CONTRACT AMENDMENT - PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES, P.C.: ADD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND SPEECH THERAPY WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide related therapy services to eligible preschool children, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County has a contract with Pediatric Physical Therapy Services, P.C., to provide physical therapy at the rate of $40 per half hour session, and WHEREAS, Pediatric Physical Therapy Services, P.C., now has additional therapists to provide occupational therapy at the rate of $40 per half hour session and speech therapy at the rate of $35 per half hour session. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an amendment to the contract with Pediatric Physical Therapy Services, P.C., to provide preschool occupational therapy at the rate of $40 per half hour session and speech therapy at the rate of $35 per half hour session from July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 244 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: CONTRACT - SUSAN W. KELLEY FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide special education related services to eligible preschool children according to Section 4410 of the Education Law, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Susan W. Kelley is a certified special education teacher and will provide these services at the rate of $35 per half hour session. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Susan W. Kelley to provide preschool special education services from July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996 at the rate of $35 per half hour session; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 245 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: REINSTATE ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST POSITION IN THE HOME HEALTH AGENCY WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency had a vacant Account Clerk Typist position for more than ninety days so the position was terminated, and WHEREAS, the Public Health Committee approved the Home Health Agency's request to hire a part time Account Clerk Typist. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby reinstates an Account Clerk Typist position in the Home Health Agency, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the temporary support from the employment agency cease upon reinstatement of the position. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 246 Motion by Halpin, Second by Hastings. RE: AMEND EXEMPT EMPLOYEES DISCRETIONARY TIME POLICY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Exempt Employees Discretionary Time policy included in the Policies and Procedures Manual for the County of Schuyler be amended to allow time to be taken in increments of "no more than one full work day. This day may be used in conjunction with other leave time such as vacation, personal or holiday, however only one day of Discretionary Time shall be used during any period of leave." VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 247 Motion by Halpin, Second Hastings. RE: CREATE PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR POSITION AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE TO FILL THE POSITION ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has state aid funds available to increase public health programs in Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, if the county has a full-time qualified Public Health Educator and if the county initiates and expands upon specific public health programs, the NYSDOH would reimburse the county for the salary of the Public Health Educator and for the cost of new programs, and would also increase the state aid reimbursement rate for certain programs already in place from 40 percent to 100 percent, up to a maximum of $170,000, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature would like to access these funds and increase public health services in Schuyler County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby creates the position of Public Health Educator, at grade level XXV, with an annual salary of $22,615 and authorizes the Public Health Office to fill the position, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is authorized to transfer funds as follows: -13,308 4010.435 Contracted services +11,308 4010.100 Personal Service +1,000 4010.400 Contractual Expense +1,000 4010.472 Brochures DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings asked if everything was cleared with the hospital and Legislator Halpin said that she spoke with the hospital and that everything is clear. Legislator Hastings said that she has been very adamant about not creating new positions in this County and asked that this matter be explained by the committee chairman so people would understand why she would be voting for this position. Legislator Halpin said that in the Public Health area there are several poorly funded programs that we could increase to 100% reimbursement if we met certain requirements. She said that if we do not provide all of the services, then they will only reimburse us at 40%. One of the particular areas is the health educator which is funded by $20,000 in the current budget which will almost cover the salary. This also entails that this individual be able to do the three things that we are missing in the Family Health area. This position will enable us to get 100% reimbursement on our expenses, which will more than pay for the position. Barbara Regan, Director of Patient Services, reiterated that the reimbursement will more than pay for salary and benefits. Chairman Franzese said that this is really an investment for gathering more services and money for our County. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 248 Motion by Halpin, Second by Hastings. RE: AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION OF RULE 22 OF COUNTY LEGISLATURE'S RULES OF PROCEDURE ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, notice of modification of paragraph 11 of Rule 22 of the Rules of Procedures as adopted January 13, 1992 was given in accordance with Rule 29. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that paragraph 11 of Rule 22 be amended and modified effective immediately, as follows: "Committees shall have general charge of all matters pertaining to the work of this Legislature as indicated by the titles thereof, or as more specifically described as special duties therefor. Each committee shall supervise and have charge of appropriated expenditures. Any appropriated equipment expenditure in excess of $500.00 shall be approved by the department's committee except when the Department Head deems an emergency to exist. In the case of an emergency the Department Head shall submit written documentation of the emergency with the County Auditor and respective committee chairperson. Any necessary transfer of funds within the same group of accounts (i.e. personal or equipment or contractual) shall be handled through a written memorandum from the Department Head to the County Treasurer with a copy to the respective committee chairperson. The Department Head shall be responsible for notification of transfers prior to voucher submittal. Any other unappropriated account expenditure shall be referred by the department's Committee, with its recommendation, to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall, following financial review with the Treasurer's Office, make a final recommendation to the Legislature on such unappropriated expenditure. A department's request for unappropriated funds shall contain a reasonable estimate in writing for such expenditure. Any resolution approving an unappropriated expenditure shall contain the funding source Res. No. 97-1983)." VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 249 Motion by Halpin, Second by Hastings. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 130 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 41 HIGHWAY UNIT POSITIONS 18 FULL-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 32 PART-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 10 APPOINTMENTS: EFFECTIVE ---PAGE BREAK--- NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Clark, Stanley Dir. Veterans Services Veterans 06/29/95 9.8846 Subs Starbuck, Margaret Sr. Account Clerk Typist PT Treasurer 06/05/95 8.8423 Perm Voorheis, Joan Data Entry Machine Op. Mental Health 06/05/95 15,943 Perm Pringle, Dawn Sr. Data Entry Operator Mental Health 06/05/95 17,726 Prov Hubbell, Lois Data Entry Machine Op. Mental Health 06/05/95 15,518 Perm Hunt, Sharon Youth Employment Youth Bureau 05/09/95 10.6617 Perm Training Coord. 08/31/95 Marcia Public Health Nurse Home Health 01/01/95 25,019 P/Prom Allmaier, Melissa Public Health Nurse Home Health 01/01/95 13.5357 P/Prom Regensburg, Geraldine Account Clerk Typist Mental Health 07/03/95 14,732 P/Cont Cornell, Holly Cleaner PT 06/15/95 5.00 hr NCC TEMPORARY: Shannon, Charlotte Account Clerk Typist Probation 06/09/95 8.0634 Temp Undetermined Landry, William Laborer - Seasonal 06/13/95 5.00 hr Temp 09/13/95 Reed, Joan E. Transport Aide Female Sheriff 06/12/95 7.12 hr Temp 10/12/95 Zeigler, Andrew Seasonal Assistant Sheriff 06/04/95 7.85 hr Temp 10/04/95 Claire, Eric Laborer Highway 06/26/95 7.00 hr Temp 08/31/95 LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Brown, Tammy Paralegal Social Svcs. 06/2/95 - ---PAGE BREAK--- 08/07/95 (Maternity Leave) Crane, Karen S. Acct. Clerk Typist Probation 06/06/95- Indefinite (Marternity Leave) Sandra Registered Nurse Home Health 03/22/95- Indefinite (Disability) Rudy, Kevin C. Correction Officer Sheriff 06/06/95- Indefinite (Medical Leave) Wheaton, Fred Automotive Mech. Highway 06/01/95- Indefinite (Worker's Comp.) Rudy, Kevin C. Correction Officer Sheriff 06/23/95 (Return to Work) Reynolds, Diana Sr. Data Entry Opr. Social Svcs. 06/19/95 (Return to Work) OTHER: Allmaier, Melissa Public Health Nurse Home Health 03/06/95 (Increased hours from 20/wk. to 25/wk. temporarily) Foote, Robert Correction Officer Sheriff 05/28/95 (Change from part-time to full-time) RETIREMENTS: Thompson, Walter Automotive Mechanic Highway 06/30/95 REMOVALS: Pringle, Dawn M. Data Entry Mach. Op. Mental Health 06/02/95 Landry, William Laborer Seasonal 06/06/95 Comfort, Richard Youth Employ. Train. Coord Youth Bureau 06/26/95 Fiske, Donna J. Registered Nurse Per Diem Home Health 06/12/95 BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. DISCUSSION: Chairman Franzese said that she would like to note that one of our employees, Walter Thompson, will be retiring and she will be writing a letter of thank you for his service. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 250 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: COUNTY OPPOSITION TO USE OF STATE RETIREMENT FUNDS FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THE "EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT" OF MEMBERS AND RETIREES WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature recently passed a bill that provides a supplementation benefit for retirees beginning September 1, 1995, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the same bill also includes a raid of the supplemental reserve fund allowing this to be used for other purposes, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature agrees that the retirement funds shall be used only for the "exclusive benefit" of members and retirees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, since this action would not be in the best interest of state and local governments, that the Schuyler County Legislature requests our state representatives, Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr. and Donald Davidsen, and Governor Pataki to do whatever is necessary to prevent these funds from being used for other purposes than for the exclusive benefit of members and retirees. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 251 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: A LOCAL LAW TO IMPOSE A SURCHARGE TO PAY FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING AN ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6 OF THE NEW YORK COUNTY LAW WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has determined that the implementation of E-911 is in the best interest of its citizens, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to implement the telephone surcharge in order to purchase the necessary equipment, and WHEREAS, the County held an informational meeting on E-911 to answer any questions or concerns from the public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 3 of 1995, in the form hereto annexed be, and hereby is, introduced pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing shall be held upon said proposed Local Law on August 14, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY. LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 3 OF THE YEAR 1995 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER as follows: Section 1. Short Title. This law shall be known as the "E9-1-1 Surcharge Law." ---PAGE BREAK--- Section 2. Purpose. To implement a telephone surcharge, as authorized by Article 6 of the New York State County Law for the purpose of funding the costs of an Enhanced 9-1-1 system. Section 3. Definitions. When used in this law, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless the specific context clearly indicates otherwise: A. "E9-1-1 System" - An enhanced emergency telephone service which automatically connects a person dialing the digits 9-1-1 to the established public servicing answering point which includes, but shall not be limited to, selective routing, automatic number identification and automatic location identification. B. "E9-1-1 Service Area" - The area within the geographic boundaries of Schuyler County. C. "Public Safety Agency" - A functional division of a public agency which provides or has the authority to provide police, fire fighting, emergency medical or ambulance services or other emergency services or a private entity which provides emergency medical or ambulance services. D. "Public Service Answering Point" - The communications facility which receives the E9-1-1 calls from persons within the E9-1-1 service area and directly dispatches the services of a public safety agency or extends, transfers, relays or otherwise routes E9-1-1 calls to the appropriate public safety agency. E. "Service Supplier" - Telephone corporation which provides local exchange access service within the E9-1-1 service area. F. "System Costs" - The costs associated with obtaining and maintaining telecommunication equipment and the telephone services costs necessary to establish and provide an E9-1-1 system. Section 4. Purpose and establishment of surcharge for system costs. A. The E9-1-1 Surcharge Law shall provide the mechanism by which to impose a surcharge, in the amount of $.35 per month for each access line of all customers of every service supplier within the County, to pay for the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining the tele-communication equipment and telephone services needed to provide an E9-1-1 emergency telephone system. B. Each service supplier within the E9-1-1 service area shall begin to add the surcharge to the billings of its customers 45 days following notice by the County to impose such surcharge. ---PAGE BREAK--- C. Any service supplier within the County required to impose a surcharge pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be given a minimum of 45 days written notice prior to the date it shall begin to add such surcharge to the billings of its customers or prior to any modification to, or a change in, the surcharge amount. Section 5. Application; Limitations; Exemptions. A. The surcharge imposed pursuant to this law shall be imposed on a per access line basis on all current bills rendered for local exchange access service within E9-1-1 service area. B. The surcharge shall have uniform application and shall be imposed throughout the entire E9-1-1 service area to the greatest extent possible in conformance with the availability of the E9-1-1 system within the County. C. No surcharge shall be imposed on more than 75 exchange access lines per customer per location. D. Life line customers and the County shall be exempt from the surcharge imposed pursuant to this law. Section 6. Collection of Surcharge. A. Each appropriate service supplier serving the E9-1-1 service area shall act as collection agent for the County and shall remit the surcharge funds collected to Schuyler County each month. Such funds shall be remitted no later than 30 days after the last business day of each such period. The service supplier shall retain, as an administrative fee, an amount equal to two percent of its collections of the surcharge. B. The surcharge required to be collected by the service supplier shall be added to and stated separately in its billings to the customer. C. The service supplier shall annually provide to the County an accounting of the surcharge amounts billed and collected. Section 7. Liability for Surcharge. A. Each service supplier customer who is subject to the provisions of this law shall be liable to the County for the surcharge until it has been paid to the County, except that payment to a service supplier is sufficient to relieve the customer from further liability for the surcharge. B. The service supplier shall have no obligation to take any legal action to enforce the collection of any surcharge. However, whenever the service supplier remits the funds collected as the surcharge to the County, it shall also provide the County with the name and address of any customer refusing or failing to pay the surcharge imposed by this law and shall state the amount of such surcharge remaining unpaid. ---PAGE BREAK--- C. The County is authorized to apply any and all legal remedies to enforce collection of the surcharge from delinquent users without further authorization of the County Legislature. Section 8. System Revenues. A. All surcharge monies remitted to the County by a service supplier and all other monies dedicated to the payment of system costs from whatever source derived or received by the County shall be expended only upon authorization of the County Legislature and only for payment of system costs as permitted by this law. The County shall separately account and keep adequate books and records of the amount and source of all such revenues and of the amount and object or purpose of all expenditures thereof. If at the end of any fiscal year the total amount of all such revenues exceeds the amount necessary and expended for payment of system costs in such fiscal year, such unencumbered cash surplus shall be carried over for the payment of system costs in the following fiscal year. However, if at the end of any fiscal year such unencumbered cash surplus exceeds an amount equal to five percent of that necessary for the payment of system costs in such fiscal year, the County Legislature shall by local law reduce the surcharge for the following fiscal year to a level which more adequately reflects the system cost requirements of its E9-1-1 system. The County Legislature may also, by local law, reestablish or increase such surcharge, subject to the limitations established by Article 6 of the County Law, if the revenues generated by such surcharge and by any other source are not adequate to pay for system costs. Section 9. Miscellaneous Provisions. A. The County public service answering point within the E9-1-1 service area shall be operated on a 24 hour basis. B. The enactment of this law shall in no way preclude or restrict the County from applying for and accepting federal monies or accepting contributions and donations from any source whatsoever for the purpose of funding an E9-1-1 emergency telephone system. C. Records, in whatever form they may be kept, of calls made to a County's E9-1-1 system shall not be made available to or obtained by any entity or person, other than the County's Sheriff or Fire Coordinator or their designee, or a private entity or person providing medical, ambulance or other emergency services, and shall not be utilized for any commercial purpose other than the provision of emergency services. Section 10. Separability. If any provision of this local law, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this local law, and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be effected thereby. ---PAGE BREAK--- Section 11. Effective Date. This local law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State. DISCUSSION: Chairman Franzese noted that this is just an introduction of a local law, which sets a public hearing date. She said that the public hearing will be August 14, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, which is our next Regular meeting. She said at that time there will be more information presented relative to costs. Legislator Halpin said that she voted no on this in Finance Committee, not because she is necessarily opposed to the concept, but at this point we do not have any numbers as to the cost of the equipment. Legislator Burnside said that as of right now it looks like leasing the equipment is the better way to go. He said that leasing the equipment will cost less than what we take in each month. He said that the leasing will give us 24 hour maintenance service and that at the end of five years, because of the way technology is moving, we will probably get new equipment. Chairman Franzese said that it has been clarified that the $.35 line charge will only be put on the outside line, not the internal extensions in the home. She said that if a person has one phone number but more than one phone with the same number, you only get one $.35 charge. She said that if you have two separate lines, then you get charged for each line. Legislator Halpin asked if there was a possibility that the charge may be less than $.35? Legislator Burnside said that the money taken in can be used for an upgrade or adding to the equipment. Legislator Halpin said that theoretically if we continue with another lease that has the same conditions in it, we would not need extra dollars because the line charge would continue. Legislator Burnside said that is possible. Legislator Halpin suggested we could go with a $.30 line charge. Legislator Burnside said that they have not gone that far yet. Legislator Smith said it doesn't seem realistic to him that the second lease would be less when the equipment is being upgraded. He said that more than likely it is going to cost more money. Chairman Franzese said that she is very surprised and pleased that this purchase can be annually covered by our line charge. She said that she is sure that there are some hidden costs. She said for people to note that there is no date to enact 911 in this local law and that we have up to three years to enact the 911 service. She said that this money can be used towards any costs for the tower and can help pay for the debt on the tower. Legislator Burnside said that he hopes that once the system is implemented, that no one has cause to use it. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 252 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: AMEND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BUDGET ACCOUNT NO. 6772.200 - OFFICE FOR THE AGING WHEREAS, WRAP, a federal program, runs from July 1994 to December 1995 (18 months), and WHEREAS, the available funding has changed several times since the initial revenues, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, somehow, this change never made it into the 1995 county budget, and WHEREAS, the computer equipment, approved by the Human Services Committee, needs to be ordered to satisfy NYSOFA's request that all area agencies have standardized computer equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to amend the Office for the Aging's 1995 budget by the addition as follows: +6,300 6772.200 +6,300 6772.4772 VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 253 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL - DISTRICT ATTORNEY WHEREAS, the New York State Association of District Attorneys annual conference is being held in Ontario, Canada, and WHEREAS, this Legislature prohibits out of state travel for locations outside a sixty mile radius of the Village of Watkins Glen. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes its District Attorney, J.C. Argetsinger, Esq., to travel to Ontario, Canada to attend the 1995 NYS Association of District Attorneys annual conference. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 254 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: RULES OF PROCEDURE MODIFICATION - ONE MONTH NOTICE WHEREAS, it is recommended to amend for clarification Paragraphs 1 and 3, Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure of the Schuyler County Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that notice of the following modification of Rule 12 (Paragraphs 1 and 3) be, and hereby is given, pursuant to Rule 29 of said Rules of Procedure: PARAGRAPH 1 "All Standing Committee resolutions and local laws, with the exception of Finance and Legislative Committees shall be reduced to writing, signed by the author, Committee Chairman or next ranking member of the Committee offering the same and ---PAGE BREAK--- filed with the Clerk of the Legislature not later than 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the first Monday. Every resolution and local law shall contain a short title generally setting forth the purpose and nature of the proposed action. PARAGRAPH 3 "Any and all resolutions and local laws not filed with the Clerk as of 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the first Monday shall not be presented, considered, discussed or voted upon at the following legislative session except resolutions that are presented to the Finance and Legislative Committees, and Emergency Resolutions. Emergency Resolution is one which concerns any matter where delay in the consideration thereof would adversely affect the interests of the County, the Legislature, or any department, official or agency of the County or the public." DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that she will be voting no on this resolution because she feels that the process in which we have is a fair and equitable one between department heads and legislators. After discussion, it was agreed by the sponsors that "amend for clarification" will be added to the resolution. VOTE: Passed 5-2. (Names of Noes: Hastings and Smith). RESOLUTION NO. 255 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE RECYCLING/SOLID WASTE COORDINATOR TO APPLY FOR STATE ASSISTANCE FOR A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM AND ASSURE THAT AT LEAST CURRENT FUNDS WHICH ARE SET ASIDE FOR A PROGRAM OF THIS NATURE BE AVAILABLE IN 1996 WHEREAS, Schuyler County is a county abundant in healthy but fragile natural resources and has an agricultural economy which generates $13 million in gross sales that also helps to maintain open spaces; and whereas the county has a large tourism industry that is largely dependent on our agriculture and natural resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature considers a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program that includes farms and an educational program emphasizing alternatives and reduction of hazardous waste, as very important for the coming year and the future, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature reaffirms it commitment of $20,000 in acct. #8160.364 is dedicated to this effort so that the Recycling/Solid Waste Coordinator can begin to devote time to the organization of this program and be assured that funds will be available in the Spring of 1996, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Recycling/Solid Waste Coordinator is authorized to apply for grant monies for this program although Environmental Trust Fund monies will have to be applied for in April, 1996 for a Spring 1996 Collection Program. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 256 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION OF QUOTES FOR GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE (GHI) WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler is interested in soliciting quotes for Group Health Insurance (GHI), and WHEREAS, the Chairman met with the union presidents on June 13, 1995 and received their consent to solicit comparative quotes on only Group Health Insurance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature, in conjunction with the Purchasing Specialist, be and hereby is, authorized to solicit quotes for Group Health Insurance at equal or better coverage than the current insurance plan, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the union representatives shall be invited to all presentations on this subject. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 257 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: RULES OF PROCEDURE MODIFICATION - ONE MONTH NOTICE WHEREAS, it is recommended to amend Rule 25 of the Rules of Procedure of the Schuyler County Legislature to be effective January 1, 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that notice of the following modification of Rule 25 be, and hereby is given, pursuant to Rule 29 of said Rules of Procedure: RULE 25 STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT & FINANCE PUBLIC WORKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES HEALTH SERVICES ---PAGE BREAK--- HUMAN SERVICES LEGISLATIVE VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 258 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: MOTION TO BRING TWO RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR BE IT RESOLVED, that two resolutions be brought to the floor. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 259 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 379-91/AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 379-91 (Create Records Manager Position/Abolish Clerk Position - Records Management Program - County Clerk) be amended by changing the last "Be It Further Resolved" as follows: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Records Manager position shall terminate no later than October 31, 1995.", and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be, and hereby is, authorized to transfer $5,395 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Records Management account no. 1460.100 and 1460.489 accordingly. DISCUSSION: Chairman Franzese said that this resolution goes along with the prior Records Management resolution on tonight's agenda. She said that they investigated the use of some excess grant funds for microfilming, but Betty Glick, County Clerk, clarified that these funds could not be used for this purpose. She said that the money needs to be taken out of contingency to pay for Linda's salary and Social Services will repay us for Linda's services. Nancy Peters, Treasurer, said that the monies did not include fringes, and therefore, the County would have to pay for fringes. Gail Willis, Clerk of the Legislature, said that the fringes were to be incorporated into the contract, in which Social Services would pick up the cost for fringes. Nancy Peters said that fringes could not be included in a .100 account, and therefore, would need another account. After discussion, is was deemed that account number 1460.489 would be included in the resolution. Legislator Hastings said that the County has been notified of a 24% cut in Social Services. She said that instead of looking for someone to hire, we should be looking for ways to cut back. Chairman Franzese said that the 24% cut is in the area of block grants and nothing to do with this. She said that this position will only be until the end of October at the latest. Legislator Burnside said that we have the microfilming equipment which was paid for by the grant and there is a lot of microfilming left to do. This would benefit all departments. Legislator Hastings asked if the grant was still ---PAGE BREAK--- available for the Records Manager position, who would be doing this for Social Services and using the money that Social Services has set aside other than Linda Strong? Chairman Franzese explained that the person that does this job has to be a qualified Records Manager and that this person has passed the test and is qualified. VOTE: Passed 6-1. (Name of No: Hastings). RESOLUTION NO. 260 Motion by Burnside, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH FEDERAL FOREST SERVICE - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department to assist the Federal Forest Service in policing the upcoming Rainbow Gathering, and WHEREAS, funds are available to reimburse policing the event through the Federal Forest Service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature and the Schuyler County Sheriff be authorized to sign an agreement with the Federal Forest Service for reimbursement of all wages and expenses incurred by the Sheriff's Department at the Gathering; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Hastings reported that the Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee met with members of the Lakes Association to try and work out plans to help with the weed harvesting. A proposal to the Lakes Association was suggested to see if financing could come from the Lakes Association rather than from Tom Bisbrow. The Committee never heard back from him, so it was felt the cost must have been too high. She said that two gentlemen who appeared before them who live on the lake wished to borrow the weed harvesters to do the harvesting themselves and were willing to take the money that would have been used for the lake, but in checking with our County Attorney and County insurance providers they discovered that they could not do this and that we fall under Highway Law for equipment. So it was impossible for them to do. She said that each year they do two harvestings on the lake and it starts in the middle of May and goes to the middle of October. She said that because we are into the middle of July, we will only have one harvesting and by the time it is finished it will be the end of October. We receive $78,000 each year for aid to localities for a grant to run these programs. There are two harvesters, a small dump truck, a one-ton truck, two conveyers, and a trailer, so there is plenty of equipment involved in this program. At the meeting it was decided that a district was not feasible for 1995 and they have been assured by Senator Randy Kuhl that the monies for 1996 will be here. They also discussed the lake level proposals for Seneca and Cayuga Lake. It has become a concern to many people, mainly because of the fish spawning and ---PAGE BREAK--- the fish and wildlife group are very worried about it. She reported that we received a resolution from Seneca County and were also asked to write a resolution notifying the Governor that we were against the proposals. She said that the Committee wanted to study it more before suggesting a resolution. Tom Brace from Soil and Water and Cooperative Extension are going to get a program together in the next few weeks and invite the public and fish and wildlife group so everyone will have a better understanding. Legislator Hastings said that the Assessment and Taxation Committee will be appearing before the Town of Hector Board to discuss the National Forest buying up so may pieces of property in Schuyler County. She said that they assured them that there were not funds available to buy much more property. Chairman Franzese said that she wants that Committee to make clear that this issue has never been brought before the full Legislature. Legislator Karius made note of the amount of acreage that has been purchased by the National Forest, which is taken off our tax rolls. Chairman Franzese said that Seneca County has written a resolution which would require the National Forest to pay taxes on these lands. Legislator Hastings reported that she attended a Village of Watkins Glen meeting and they were concerned over the parking next to the sidewalk in our parking lot. The Village feels that there should not be any parking next to the parking lot. Legislator Burnside agreed that there should not be any parking there and once the Local Law is in place and enforced there will not be any parking permitted there. Legislator Karius said that Sue Brill will be attending the Town of Hector meeting to talk about the mobile work crew. Chairman Franzese said that the Legislative Committee, in discussing of the new budget process, has decided to set a goal for a 0% increase in the tax levy. She requested a motion of the full Legislature for the same idea. MOTION by Halpin to write a memorandum to departments asking them for a 0% increase in the tax levy for 1996 budget, SECOND by Burnside. VOTE: Passed 6-1. (Name of No: Smith) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Chairman Franzese said that there was a tabled resolution for a part-time Account Clerk Typist in the Home Health Agency. She asked Legislator Halpin if she would like to bring this resolution off the table, for it was a moot point, or leave it on the table? Legislator Halpin said that she will leave it on the table. Chairman Franzese asked Legislator Burnside if he wanted to take the resolution concerning the K- 9 program off the table? Legislator Burnside said that he will wait for the presentation and take it off the table next month. Legislator Smith said that he thought the presentation is important for the rest of the Legislature to hear. He said that he thought the Sheriff wanted this taken care of as soon as possible. Legislator Burnside said that it can stay tabled and be taken care of next month. NEW BUSINESS: Legislator Hastings asked about the status of the State Budget for 1996. Chairman Franzese commented that she is constantly collecting information concerning the budget and she is compiling the information. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 8:12 P.M.: Casey Creamer asked for clarification on the cost of the new E-911 system. Legislator Burnside said that he thought that the charge is per subscriber and not per line. Chairman Franzese said that in the resolution it states that ---PAGE BREAK--- it is per access line, not per subscriber. Legislator Burnside said that he would look into Casey's concerns. Tom Ryan said that if the Village will be enforcing the parking once the local law is instituted, then there should be a notice in the paper that this will be taking effect. Chairman Franzese said that she met with Kevin and Susan Peck of the Arts Council and that the Village of Watkins Glen will be awarded $900 for Arts in the Park. Public Participation ended at 8:30 p.m. MOTION by Young, SECOND by Karius to go into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss employee history. VOTE: Passed 7-0. MOTION by Young, SECOND by Karius to come out of Executive Session at 8:53 p.m. VOTE: Passed 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1995 The August 14, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:33 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Burnside and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present, Legislator Young arrived at 7:11 p.m. County Attorney Coleman was also present. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: Chairman Franzese announced two emergency resolutions by title. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 6:35 P.M.: Tom Ryan on Introduction Number 8, Management/Confidential Level Salary Plan; he asked what this resolution was for and why there is confidential in the title? Legislator Halpin explained that this used to be a management salary plan because it covered just management level employees, but we had some employees such as our personal secretaries that we now worked into this plan who are called confidential employees and that is why the plan is management/confidential plan. Tom Ryan on Introduction Number 12, Promotion of Senior Staff Social Worker - Mental Health; he asked if this salary included fringe benefits? Chairman Franzese stated that it did not. A gentleman in the audience asked that when a payment is made in lieu of taxes, where does the money go? Legislator Karius stated that the money goes into the general fund. Nancy Peters, Treasurer, said that 25% of the money goes to the towns and the remainder goes into the general fund. The gentleman asked if the State pays for property that they own in the County? Nancy Peters said that we do receive some payment from them. Casey Creamer asked about the moratorium emergency resolution; why is this considered an emergency? Legislator Karius stated that Seneca County wrote a similar resolution in March and asked us to ---PAGE BREAK--- support them on this issue by doing one also. Chairman Franzese said that the Town of Hector enacted a similar resolution and as a good neighbor we should do the same. She explained that we are not putting a moratorium on the National Forest, this is only a lobbying resolution which asks our federal representatives to request a more equitable payment in lieu of taxes on the forest land for local governments. She said that we are supporting the Town of Hector and we have to back our towns. Casey Creamer asked what is the emergency? Chairman Franzese said that our local town has taken action and has asked the county to support this. She said that Legislator Karius contacted all eight legislators about this resolution. Legislator Karius gave some figures on how much the National Forest is spending on purchasing land. Legislator Hastings said that as Chairman of the Assessment and Taxation Committee they had decided to wait until September to possibly put a resolution forward, after the person they had invited to give a presentation on this issue has had the opportunity to do so. Casey Creamer said that there is money going into people's pockets, from the national forest purchasing land, which adds to the local economy. Tom Ryan on Introduction Number 29, Construction of Fitzpatrick Road Bridge, he asked who was going to supervise the construction of this bridge? Legislator Burnside said that Hunt Engineers will be doing the supervising. Tom Ryan asked if Watkins Glen International pays sales tax to the County for ticket sales and other items they sell? Nancy Peters said that they do pay sales tax and property tax to the County. Public Participation ended at 6:56 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - E911 - 7:00 P.M.: Casey Creamer said that he called the phone company and found out that if someone has a 900 block on their telephone, that they still can call 911. He said that he also found out that the surcharge is per phone line, unless there is more than 75 lines. He said that he feels that the surcharge should be per phone billing number, not per phone line. Bill Randolph, Emergency Management Coordinator, said that E911 was established by the State and that it is run by their parameters. Mr. Compese asked how many people have asked for it; how many people have it; and how many people benefit from it? Bill Randolph said that 42 counties out of 62 actually have it. Mr. Compese asked how it would benefit us? Bill Randolph said that some of the County has basic 911. Mr. Compese asked if this system is voluntary as far as participation and what information is actually on the system? Bill Randolph said that this is not voluntary and that everyone must be on it. He said that the information on it is what is available. Mr. Compese asked how long will the surcharge be $.35? Bill Randolph said that this amount is set by the State. He said that if the State raises this amount, the increase has to be agreed upon by our Legislature. He said that of the $.35 collected, the County receives $.32 and the phone company receives $.03. He said that there is an estimated 7500 phone lines in the County, which equivalates to $2,400 per month. He said that this money can only be spent on certain things, such as paying for the equipment. He said that a lease purchase is $1,338 and this is what he recommends the County go with. He said that with technology the way that it is moving, by the time someone buys and installs the equipment, it would be outdated. Legislator Burnside said that extra personnel would not be needed. Sheriff Maloney said that they are still short a dispatcher from Noon to 8:00 p.m. He said that 911 is a national emergency number and that the County has an obligation to the tourists and disabled people. He stated that cellular 911 is answered by the State Police. Mr. Compese said that this should be ---PAGE BREAK--- advertised in written form. Bill Randolph explained that with E911, the minute the second 1 is dialed, the system locks onto that location. Casey Creamer asked how the additional data over and above the original data is being collected? Bill Randolph said that this additional information will be strictly voluntary and will be collected later. Tom Ryan asked why wait three years to enact E911? Bill Randolph said that we don't plan on waiting three years and that the system may be operational by the beginning of next year. Tom Ryan asked if some of the money could be used to put the Noon to 8:00 p.m. dispatcher back on? Chairman Franzese said that there are no current plans as to how the money will be spent. Tom Ryan asked how many incoming lines will there be? Sheriff Maloney said that there are four emergency lines. Bill Randolph said that more phone lines can always be added. Legislator Halpin asked how many 911 calls we presently receive? Sheriff Maloney said that it is difficult to say how many may come in. Legislator Halpin said that it is unfair to the businesses who have more than one phone and asked if it is possible to change the local law. Jim Coleman, County Attorney, said that the State would have to change the law. Legislator Halpin asked if it is possible to put this out to public referendum? Attorney Coleman said that it cannot go out to public referendum. Legislator Smith felt that if this was held up it would be a crime. Tom Ryan said the $4.00 a year surcharge is cheap for a life and the longer you wait could be disastrous. Legislator Burnside felt that with this being such a rural County, it is very important to get this system. Public Hearing ended at 7:56 p.m. PRESENTATION - CORRY BUCKWALTER - SENECA HARBOR PARK - 7:57 P.M.: Corry started by explaining some of the changes to the park. She showed an overall schematic drawing of the park. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked how the fund raising was progressing. Corry said that they have reached the $45,000 mark so far and that they are still waiting for the grant to come in. Tom Ryan asked when the rest rooms would be finished? Corry said that the projects are presently being prioritized. Tom Ryan asked who would maintain the park? Corry said that the County is responsible for it. Legislator Halpin asked if our Buildings and Grounds Department has been contacted about building the rest rooms? Corry said not as yet, but that she will look into this. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked if the Village has formally acknowledged this? Corry said that they fully approve of this and that they are being kept up to date. Presentation ended at 8:13 p.m. PRESENTATION - SHERIFF MALONEY - K-9 PROGRAM - 8:14 P.M.: Sheriff Maloney said that Watkins Glen International would not bring NASCAR here if we could not ensure the safety of the people. He said that they have 12 K-9 dogs working the track. Mike Wood, Investigator, said that violence in this area is escalating and crimes are atrocious in this day and age. He said that 80% of the crimes are narcotics based. He noted that the issue is safety equipment for dogs who are police officers and added that taxpayer dollars are not involved. The last dog was purchased with federal grant monies and that no dogs have ever been purchased with taxpayer monies. State Police Officer Stewart said that being able to get a dog to use is a great relief for a police officer and that the more dogs you can have the better it is for the police. Mike Wood said that they work in a reciprocating mode with other counties and that it is an excellent working relationship. He said that the drug problem has to be combated and that a hard press must ---PAGE BREAK--- be kept on this problem. Sheriff Maloney said that over $100,000 has been seized in the last few years and that the dogs have earned the right to safe travel. Tom Ryan said that he felt it is a safeguard for the dogs to be in a cage. Presentation ended at 8:37 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 261 Motion by Burnside, Second by Young. RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 1995 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the July 10, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 262 Motion by Smith, Second by Hastings. RE: AUTHORIZE THE SCHUYLER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BY ENTERING INTO 1996 COUNTY MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature by Resolution No. 235 dated July 10, 1995, appointed the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce as its official tourism representative for the County, and WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Association, Inc., proposes to enter into an Agreement with the Schuyler County Tourist Promotion designee for a level of membership within that Association, known as County Membership, and WHEREAS, details and conditions of said Agreement are contained in a document, which document will be duly executed by the parties thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce, as its tourism representative, and on behalf of the Schuyler County Legislature, to negotiate an agreement with the Finger Lakes Association, Inc. to provide specific tourism services on behalf of the County, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce will be responsible and accountable to the County for the tourism activities identified in said agreement, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be attached to and remain a part of said executed agreement between the County of Schuyler Tourism Promotion Designee and the Finger Lakes Association, Inc. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 263 Motion by Smith, Second by Hastings. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN TIER CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR COMPUTER CONSULTANT SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board for computer-related technical services for the term September 1, 1995-August 31, 1996 at a cost of $9,000, there being monies budgeted for same in Central Data Processing account no. 1680.400; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 264 Motion by Smith, Second by Hastings. RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN "NOTICE TO VACATE" AND THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TO HAND DELIVER NOTICES BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature or his/her designee be, and hereby is, authorized to sign and the Sheriff's Department to hand deliver "Notice to Vacate" to all occupants of property on which the County of Schuyler holds, or will hold, a tax deed to, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said "Notice to Vacate" be sent by registered mail to the most recent owners of record as shown in the property description. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 265 Motion by Smith, Second by Burnside. RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF TAXES - BENNETT - TOWN OF HECTOR - 1995 WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has received an application for tax map number 2.-1-73 in the Town of Hector due to an error in essential fact pursuant to Real Property Tax Law 550(3)c, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Real Property Tax Director and the Assessment & Taxation Committee that the application be approved based upon the determination of findings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute approval of said application, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer refund the sum of $26.49 to the applicant. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 266 Motion by Smith, Second by Burnside. RE: ANNUAL UPDATE OF THE PINS DIVERSION LAW WHEREAS, Schuyler County previously applied for and received approval for the operation of the PINS Diversion Program under the mandatory PINS Diversion Law during 1987 and updated annually since then, and WHEREAS, this matter has been discussed by members of the Corrections, Reformation & Education Committee of the Schuyler County Legislature, and the recommendation of that Committee is that the PINS Diversion Planning Committee for the PINS Plan submit the required annual report. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign the Update of the Plan on behalf of the County of Schuyler as well as any contract or agreement made a part of the Plan; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the PINS Diversion Planning Committee be authorized to submit said Plan to the State of New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the previously appointed members of the PINS Diversion Planning and Assessment Committees as listed below continue to serve in that capacity. PLANNING COMMITTEE Ronald Alexander, Probation Director Anne Balch, Social Services Commissioner Lola Mitchell, Youth Bureau Director Duane Spilde, Director of Community Services Katherine Disbrow, Schuyler Hospital Alcohol Clinic Director VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 267 Motion by Smith, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - FEDERAL PROGRAM IIIF MONIES - OFFICE FOR THE AGING ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, some of the monies carried over from 1 1/2 years ago in the Federal IIIF Program must be expended by August 31, 1995, and WHEREAS, these monies are for a health education program for seniors, and WHEREAS, one suggestion from SOFA is to purchase a traveling VCR for ease in showing the educational videos. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer, upon completion of a NYS budget modification by the Office for the Aging, be authorized to transfer $500 from account no. 6772.401 to account no. 6772.240 for the aforementioned purchase. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 268 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZATION - ADVERTISEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION OF DAIRY PRODUCTS AND FROZEN FOOD BIDS - OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to advertise for bids for Dairy Products and Frozen Food products as necessary for the term September 1, 1995 through August 31, 1996, in accordance with the specifications filed with the Purchasing Department, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids must be sealed and received by the Clerk of the Legislature no later than the date and time so specified in each separate bid advertisement. Bids to be opened and reviewed by the Human Services Committee with the date and time of said Committee meeting to be included in the bid advertisement, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Human Services Committee be given the authority to make the determination of the acceptance/rejection of bids. The County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 269 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: ADOPT MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY PLAN AS AMENDED WHEREAS, the Administrative Committee has continued to work on the Management Level Salary Plan, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, it is that committee's recommendation that the plan be renamed Management/Confidential Salary Plan and be approved as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby adopt the Management/Confidential Salary Plan dated August 15, 1995 which is amended from the plan dated July 1, 1994. VOTE: Passed 6-2. (Names of Noes: Smith, Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 270 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature created the Purchasing Agent position in compliance with County Law Section 625 on June 12, 1995 per Resolution No. 229, and WHEREAS, County Law Section 625 states this position is to be filled for a term to coincide with the term of the Legislature, and WHEREAS, a request has been made to classify this position as exempt and the jurisdictional classification by the State Civil Service Commission is pending. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Larry J. Sassano shall be appointed temporarily effective July 25, 1995 through December 31, 1995 to the position of Purchasing Agent, said position having been placed in Grade Level C in the Management/Confidential Salary Plan with an annual salary of $19,000.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $8,331.00 from account no. 1325.100 to account no. 1660.100. VOTE: Passed 7-1. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 271 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING PROJECT - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature authorized the Community Services Board to contract with Prechtl, Mattison, Palmer and Brockway for legal services, and WHEREAS, the aforementioned contract has expired. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the Community Services Board and the Chairman of the Legislature to contract for legal services in an amount not to exceed $15,000, to be rendered in connection with satisfying the terms of the approved capital grant and negotiating and ---PAGE BREAK--- drafting of all documents, titles and contracts pertaining to the purchase of property, construction and development thereon related to the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic, the Schuyler/Yates Alcohol Clinic and the Rainbow Chasers Club; contract subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 272 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR BOND COUNSEL - BUILDING PROJECT - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature authorized the Community Services Board to contract for legal counsel via Resolution No. 274-94, and WHEREAS, an additional need for bond counsel in connection with the issuance of bonds by the NYS Local Government Services Corporation is necessary, and WHEREAS, funding for this service is available from the $250,000 capital grant approved by the Office of Mental Health. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the Community Services Board and the Chairman of the Legislature to contract for legal services with Moser and Moser, and issue a retainer in the amount of $5,000 for bond counsel in connection with the issuance of bonds by the NYS Local Government Services Corporation for the purpose of financing the building project to house Mental Health, Schuyler/Yates Alcohol Clinic, and the Rainbow Chaser's Club; contract subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 273 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: PROMOTIONAL APPOINTMENT - SENIOR STAFF SOCIAL WORKER - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in a Senior Staff Social Worker position at the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic, and WHEREAS, the funding for this position is supported by State aid and revenues and represents no increase in cost to the County, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 366-85 requires legislative action to fill a position which has been vacant more than 90 days. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the Director of Community Services to appoint promotionally such position, Grade XXIX, salary of $29,040 for 1995, effective immediately. It is understood that these positions will continue as long as adequate funding appropriation continues. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 274 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler is the current owner of certain lands on Belle Cornell Drive, which they have determined surplus, pursuant to County Law Section 215, Subsection 5 per Resolution No. 79-3/13/95, and WHEREAS, the property has been advertised for bid twice and has not been successfully sold. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said property be placed in an open listing with any and all realtors interested in selling said property, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County will pay 6% commission selling price to realtor with satisfactory buyer, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the Legislature receiving an acceptable bid, the premises shall be advertised in such manner as to satisfy legal requirements, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if no higher bid is received, the sale shall go to the bidder of record and a commission in the amount of 6% shall be paid to the realtor having the satisfactory buyer, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign any and all documents required to sell Belle Cornell property, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, reserving the right to reject any and all bids. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings stated that she was totally against this way of selling property and that it will be interesting to see how many realtors respond to this. VOTE: Passed 7-1. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 275 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER - CONTRACT WITH D'AMICO PLUMBING & HEATING CO., INC. ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, an agreement has been reached by all parties on 6/13/95 relative to final changes to the contract, and WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Committee has reviewed the referenced change order and recommends authorization thereof as follows: Original Contract Sum was $ 171,084.00 Net change by previously authorized Change Orders $ 68,523.00 The Contract Sum prior to this Change Order $ 239,607.00 The Contract Sum will be decreased by $ 300.00 The new Contract Sum will be $ 239,307.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, this Legislature accepts said Change Order to be funded from the courthouse renovation capital account number 004-1620.201; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 276 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: TRANSFER OF MONIES FOR DATA ENTRY OPERATOR IN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, confidential criminal, drug and other investigative complaints must be entered into the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department computer system, and WHEREAS, it is possible to use seized asset money for such purposes according to the federal guidelines. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $3,000 from the Seized Asset account to account no. 3121.435 for the purposes of paying a Data Entry Operator for such purposes. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 277 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: DECLARE TWO HOME HEALTH AGENCY AUTOMOBILES SURPLUS WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency owns a 1983 Dodge Omni and a 1985 Dodge Omni which need more mechanical work than is reasonable given their condition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature has determined that these two vehicles, with VIN 1B3BZ18C0DD216787 and ---PAGE BREAK--- 1B3BZ18C2FD342572, respectively, are no longer needed for public use, pursuant to Section 215 of County Law and declared surplus, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Schuyler County will remove the county seals from these vehicles and dispose of them. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 278 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: CONTRACT - MARGARET M. EHLY FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Early Intervention Program must contract with providers to provide early intervention services to eligible children from birth through age two as required by the New York State Department of Health. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an ongoing contract with Margaret M. Ehly, to provide early intervention services, effective August 1, 1995, at rates set by the New York State Department of Health; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 279 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: CONTRACT - MARGARET M. EHLY FOR PRESCHOOL SPEECH THERAPY WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide speech therapy to eligible preschool children according to Section 4410 of the Education Law, and WHEREAS, Margaret M. Ehly is a licensed speech - language pathologist and certified teacher of the speech and hearing handicapped and will provide these services at the rate of $35 per half hour session. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Margaret M. Ehly to provide preschool speech therapy services from August 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996 at the rate of $35 per half hour session; contract subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 280 Motion by Halpin, Second by Burnside. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: CONTRACT - SCHUYLER HOSPITAL, INC., FOR PRESCHOOL PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide preschool related services to eligible preschool children according to Section 4410 of the Education Law, and WHEREAS, Schuyler Hospital, Inc., will provide physical therapy and occupational therapy to eligible preschool children according to Section 4410 of the Education Law at the rate of $40 per half hour session. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Schuyler Hospital, Inc., for physical therapy and occupational therapy at the rate of $40 per half hour session from July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996; contract subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 281 Motion by Halpin, Second by Burnside. RE: CONTRACT - AMY STORRER FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide Special education related services to eligible preschool children according to Section 4410 of the Education Law, and WHEREAS, Amy Storrer is a certified special education teacher and will provide these services at the rate of $35 per half hour session. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Amy Storrer to provide preschool special education services from August 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996 at the rate of $35 per half hour session; contract subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 282 Motion by Halpin, Second by Burnside. RE: TRANSFER HOME HEALTH AGENCY FUNDS FROM COMPUTER EQUIPMENT TO STAFF DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency has approval to purchase computer software with funds in its budget, and WHEREAS, a portion of the software price quote includes training on the new software, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Computer Coordination Committee has approved this purchase. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $1,918 from Public Health account no. 4010.208 to account no. 4010.466. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 283 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: DECLARE ONE 1964 MODEL 22B BUCYRUS-ERIE POWER SHOVEL (CRANE) SURPLUS - HIGHWAY WHEREAS, 1964 Model 22B Bucyrus-Erie Power Shovel (Crane) is no longer needed for public use by the Schuyler County Highway Department, pursuant to Section 215 of County Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby declare the 1964 Bucyrus-Erie Power Shovel (Crane) in the county Highway Department surplus, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the 1964 Bucyrus-Erie Power Shovel (Crane) be sold to the Village of Montour Falls for $2,500.00. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 284 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MARTHA ASHLEY, COMMISSIONER OF CIVIL SERVICE WHEREAS, Martha Ashley has resigned her position as Commissioner of the Civil Service Commission, which she held for 19 years, effective August 1, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature accepts, with regrets, the resignation of Martha Ashley as Commissioner of the Schuyler County Civil Service Commission effective August 1, 1995. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 285 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 1995 TO IMPOSE A SURCHARGE TO PAY FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING AN ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 6 OF THE NEW YORK COUNTY LAW ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law regarding imposing a surcharge to pay for the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining an enhanced 911 emergency telephone system was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held on August 14, 1995, and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held, at which time all interested persons were heard, and this Legislature has duly considered the adoption and passage of said Local Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said Local Law No. 2 of the year 1995 in the form hereto annexed, be and hereby is, passed, adopted and enacted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature duly cause the publication of the passage, enactment and adopt of Local Law No. 2 of the year 1995, together with the required text thereof in the official county newspaper. LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 1995 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER as follows: Section 1. Short Title. This law shall be known as the "E9-1-1 Surcharge Law." Section 2. Purpose. To implement a telephone surcharge, as authorized by Article 6 of the New York State County Law for the purpose of funding the costs of an Enhanced 9-1-1 system. Section 3. Definitions. When used in this law, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless the specific context clearly indicates otherwise: A. "E9-1-1 System" - An enhanced emergency telephone service which automatically connects a person dialing the digits 9-1-1 to the established public servicing answering point which includes, but shall not be limited to, selective routing, automatic number identification and automatic location identification. B. "E9-1-1 Service Area" - The area within the geographic boundaries of Schuyler County. C. "Public Safety Agency" - A functional division of a public agency which provides or has the authority to provide police, fire fighting, emergency medical or ambulance services or other emergency services or a private entity which provides emergency medical or ambulance services. ---PAGE BREAK--- D. "Public Service Answering Point" - The communications facility which receives the E9-1-1 calls from persons within the E9-1-1 service area and directly dispatches the services of a public safety agency or extends, transfers, relays or otherwise routes E9-1-1 calls to the appropriate public safety agency. E. "Service Supplier" - Telephone corporation which provides local exchange access service within the E9-1-1 service area. F. "System Costs" - The costs associated with obtaining and maintaining telecommunication equipment and the telephone services costs necessary to establish and provide an E9-1-1 system. Section 4. Purpose and establishment of surcharge for system costs. A. The E9-1-1 Surcharge Law shall provide the mechanism by which to impose a surcharge, in the amount of $.35 per month for each access line of all customers of every service supplier within the County, to pay for the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining the telecommunication equipment and telephone services needed to provide an E9-1-1 emergency telephone system. B. Each service supplier within the E9-1-1 service area shall begin to add the surcharge to the billings of its customers 45 days following notice by the County to impose such surcharge. C. Any service supplier within the County required to impose a surcharge pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be given a minimum of 45 days written notice prior to the date it shall begin to add such surcharge to the billings of its customers or prior to any modification to, or a change in, the surcharge amount. Section 5. Application; Limitations; Exemptions. A. The surcharge imposed pursuant to this law shall be imposed on a per access line basis on all current bills rendered for local exchange access service within E9-1-1 service area. B. The surcharge shall have uniform application and shall be imposed throughout the entire E9-1-1 service area to the greatest extent possible in conformance with the availability of the E9-1-1 system within the County. C. No surcharge shall be imposed on more than 75 exchange access lines per customer per location. D. Life line customers and the County shall be exempt from the surcharge imposed pursuant to this law. Section 6. Collection of Surcharge. ---PAGE BREAK--- A. Each appropriate service supplier serving the E9-1-1 service area shall act as collection agent for the County and shall remit the surcharge funds collected to Schuyler County each month. Such funds shall be remitted no later than 30 days after the last business day of each such period. The service supplier shall retain, as an administrative fee, an amount equal to two percent of its collections of the surcharge. B. The surcharge required to be collected by the service supplier shall be added to and stated separately in its billings to the customer. C. The service supplier shall annually provide to the County an accounting of the surcharge amounts billed and collected. Section 7. Liability for Surcharge. A. Each service supplier customer who is subject to the provisions of this law shall be liable to the County for the surcharge until it has been paid to the County, except that payment to a service supplier is sufficient to relieve the customer from further liability for the surcharge. B. The service supplier shall have no obligation to take any legal action to enforce the collection of any surcharge. However, whenever the service supplier remits the funds collected as the surcharge to the County, it shall also provide the County with the name and address of any customer refusing or failing to pay the surcharge imposed by this law and shall state the amount of such surcharge remaining unpaid. C. The County is authorized to apply any and all legal remedies to enforce collection of the surcharge from delinquent users without further authorization of the County Legislature. Section 8. System Revenues. A. All surcharge monies remitted to the County by a service supplier and all other monies dedicated to the payment of system costs from whatever source derived or received by the County shall be expended only upon authorization of the County Legislature and only for payment of system costs as permitted by this law. The County shall separately account and keep adequate books and records of the amount and source of all such revenues and of the amount and object or purpose of all expenditures thereof. If at the end of any fiscal year the total amount of all such revenues exceeds the amount necessary and expended for payment of system costs in such fiscal year, such unencumbered cash surplus shall be carried over for the payment of system costs in the following fiscal year. However, if at the end of any fiscal year such unencumbered cash surplus exceeds an amount equal to five percent of that necessary for the payment of system costs in such fiscal year, the County Legislature shall by local law reduce the surcharge for the following fiscal year to a level which more adequately reflects the system cost requirements of its E9-1-1 system. The County Legislature may also, by local law, reestablish or increase such surcharge, subject to the limitations established by Article 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- of the County Law, if the revenues generated by such surcharge and by any other source are not adequate to pay for system costs. Section 9. Miscellaneous Provisions. A. The County public service answering point within the E9-1-1 service area shall be operated on a 24 hour basis. B. The enactment of this law shall in no way preclude or restrict the County from applying for and accepting federal monies or accepting contributions and donations from any source whatsoever for the purpose of funding an E9-1-1 emergency telephone system. C. Records, in whatever form they may be kept, of calls made to a County's E9-1-1 system shall not be made available to or obtained by any entity or person, other than the County's Sheriff or Fire Coordinator or their designee, or a private entity or person providing medical, ambulance or other emergency services, and shall not be utilized for any commercial purpose other than the provision of emergency services. Section 10. Separability. If any provision of this local law, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this local law, and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be effected thereby. Section 11. Effective Date. This local law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 286 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION OF PARAGRAPHS 1 AND 3, RULE 12 OF COUNTY LEGISLATURE'S RULES OF PROCEDURE WHEREAS, notice of modification of paragraphs 1 & 3 of Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedures as adopted January 13, 1992 was given in accordance with Rule 29. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that paragraphs 1 & 2 of Rule 12 be amended and modified effective immediately, as follows: PARAGRAPH 1 "All Standing Committee resolutions and local laws, with the exception of Finance and Legislative Committees shall be reduced to writing, signed by the author, ---PAGE BREAK--- Committee Chairman or next ranking member of the Committee offering the same and filed with the Clerk of the Legislature not later than 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the first Monday. Every resolution and local law shall contain a short title generally setting forth the purpose and nature of the proposed action. PARAGRAPH 3 "Any and all resolutions and local laws not filed with the Clerk as of 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the first Monday shall not be presented, considered, discussed or voted upon at the following legislative session except resolutions that are presented to the Finance and Legislative Committees, and Emergency Resolutions. Emergency Resolution is one which concerns any matter where delay in the consideration thereof would adversely affect the interests of the County, the Legislature, or any department, official or agency of the County or the public." VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 287 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION OF RULE 25 OF COUNTY LEGISLATURE'S RULES OF PROCEDURE WHEREAS, notice of modification of Rule 25 of the Rules of Procedures as adopted January 13, 1992 was given in accordance with Rule 29. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Rule 25 be amended and modified effective January 1, 1996, as follows: RULE 25 STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT & FINANCE PUBLIC WORKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES HEALTH SERVICES HUMAN SERVICES LEGISLATIVE VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 288 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: PROCEDURE FOR TERMINATION OF A PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEE DUE TO UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, it is necessary on occasion to remove a probationary employee due to unsatisfactory performance, and WHEREAS, under this circumstance, there is no valid reason to continue the association beyond the notice of removal, and WHEREAS, New York State Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Sec. 4.5, Sub. 5(iii) requires written notice at least one week prior to termination. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby approve the immediate removal of the probationary employee by the appointing authority upon written notification to the employee of his/her unsatisfactory performance, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the employee shall received one week's salary in lieu of being required to report for work, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this policy shall be made part of the Schuyler County Policies and Procedures. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 289 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Halpin. RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF FITZPATRICK HILL BRIDGE IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $188,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $188,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler, New York, as follows: Section 1. The reconstruction of Fitzpatrick Hill Bridge (of stone, concrete or steel, or of a combination of two or more of such materials), including incidental improvements, in and for the County of Schuyler, New York, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $188,000. Section 2. SEQR DETERMINATION: It is hereby determined that the aforesaid purpose constitutes "replacement in kind" and that, as such, the same constitutes a Type II Action under the SEQR regulations of the State of New York which will not have a significant impact upon the environment. Section 3. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost shall consist of the issuance of not exceeding $188,000 serial bonds of said County, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law. ---PAGE BREAK--- Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific project or purpose is twenty years, pursuant to subdivision 10 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The faith and credit of said County of Schuyler, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein related to the serial bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level or declining debt service, shall be determined by the County Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of such County. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Treasurer shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1. Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2. The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication, or 3. Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or ---PAGE BREAK--- otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in the Watkins Review and Express, the official newspaper of such County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 290 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Halpin. RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A CULVERT IN AND ALONG A PORTION OF COUNTY ROAD 16 IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler, New York, as follows: Section 1. The reconstruction of a culvert in and along a portion of County Road 16 in and for the County of Schuyler, New York, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $100,000. Section 2. SEQR DETERMINATION: It is hereby determined that the aforesaid purpose constitutes "replacement in kind" and that, as such, the same constitutes a Type II Action under the SEQR regulations of the State of New York which will not have a significant impact upon the environment. Section 3. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost shall consist of the issuance of not exceeding $100,000 serial bonds of said County, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific project or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 3 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The faith and credit of said County of Schuyler, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. ---PAGE BREAK--- Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein related to the serial bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level or declining debt service, shall be determined by the County Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of such County. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Treasurer shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1. Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2. The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication, or 3. Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in the Watkins Review and Express, the official newspaper of such County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings asked why we were bonding $17,000 more than the actual cost for the culvert. Chairman Franzese responded that it was to cover the cost for whatever cannot be determined until the job gets started. VOTE: Passed 8-0. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 291 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FITZPATRICK HILL ROAD BRIDGE, BIN #3332550 WHEREAS, Schuyler County advertised for sealed bids for construction of Fitzpatrick Hill Road Bridge replacement over Catharine Creek, BIN #3332550, Town of Montour, and WHEREAS, such bids were opened and read aloud at 7:45 a.m. on August 7, 1995, and WHEREAS, Hunt Engineers and Architects have recommended the acceptance of the bid by G. DeVincentis & Son as the lowest responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of Hunt Engineers and Architects, this Legislature hereby accepts the bid by G. DeVincentis & Son, Binghamton, New York, in the amount of $187,958.30, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected: A.L. Blades & Sons, Hornell, NY 14843 $238,822.11 Penn Yan Builders, Inc., Penn Yan, NY 14527 $195,441.81 Slate Hill Constructors, Warners, NY $258,876.80 The L.C. Whitford Co., Inc., Wellsville, NY 14895 $196,388.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents with G. Devincentis & Son; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 292 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR REPAIR OF C.R. #16 CULVERT WHEREAS, Schuyler County advertised for sealed bids for repair of C.R. #16 culvert, Town of Dix, and WHEREAS, such bids were opened and read aloud at 7:45 a.m. on August 7, 1995, and WHEREAS, Hunt Engineers and Architects have recommended the acceptance of the bid by A.L. Blades & Sons as the lowest responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of Hunt Engineers and Architects, this Legislature hereby accepts the bid by A.L. Blades & Sons, Hornell, NY 14843, in the amount of $83,583.06, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected: G. DeVincentis & Son, Binghamton, NY 13903 $350,000.00 Penn Yan Builders, Inc., Penn Yan, NY 14527 $ 99,112.30 Slate Hill Constructors, Warners, NY $ 94,298.30 The L.C. Whitford Co., Inc., Wellsville, NY 14895 $ 87,887.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents with A.L. Blades & Sons; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 293 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE OF $20,000 IN FOREST PATROL ACCOUNT NO. 3112 AND REVENUE ACCOUNT NO. 4080 - SHERIFF WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes National Forest is expected to have an increase in campers during the summer of 1995 due to the Rainbow Family Gathering, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County has had a law enforcement control contract with the Federal Government for law enforcement in the Finger Lakes Forest, and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that there would be a need for additional law enforcement during the summer of 1995, and WHEREAS, a contract has been signed by the County of Schuyler with the Federal Forest Service for full reimbursement for law enforcement expenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sheriff's appropriations account for Forest Patrol No. 3112.100 be increased by $20,000 and revenue account no. 3112-4080 be increased by $20,000 for the year 1995. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 294 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY CORNER AT THE WATKINS GLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY; TRANSFER "89-313" EARLY INTERVENTION GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health awarded Schuyler County $3,319 in "89-313" grant funds from 10/1/94 through 9/30/95, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health rejected the budget the County submitted for administrative salaries and fringe benefits, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health indicated it would approve using these funds for an agreement with the Community Corner to purchase materials for a resource area in the Watkins Glen Public Library. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement with the Community Corner for the purchase of materials for a resource area in the Watkins Glen Public Library to benefit Early Intervention eligible children and their families; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer funds as follows: -$2,500 4010-100-4007 E.I. 89-313 Personal Service 819 4010.489-4007 E.I. 89-313 Fringe Benefits +$3,319 4010.490-4007 E.I. 89-313 Subcontracts VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 295 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 130 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 41 HIGHWAY UNIT POSITIONS 18 FULL-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 32 PART-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 10 APPOINTMENTS: EFFECTIVE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Hubbell, Lois Sr. Data Entry Operator Mental Health 07/31/95 16,155 Perm Carnes, Dustin Mechanic Helper Highway 08/7/95 9.12 NCC Whitney, Nancy Staff Social Worker Mental Health 07/24/95 26,780 Perm Reynolds, Diana Sr. Data Entry Operator Social Svcs. 07/03/95 18,679 Perm Stacker-Hasty, Mildred PCA II Home Health 07/24/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6.4834 Perm Rooney, Frank Prob. Officer Probation 07/10/95 20,428 Perm Patterson, M. Supv. Social Worker Mental Health 06/26/95 34,078 Perm Bagchi, Arnab Staff Social Worker Mental Health 06/26/95 26,780 Perm TEMPORARY: Eggersdorf, David Seasonal Assistant Sheriff 07/07/95 7.85 Temp 11/07/95 Bleiler, Kevin Youth Counselor Youth Bureau 06/30/95 10.2714 Temp 08/31/95 Day, Todd W. Deputy PT Sheriff 06/26/95 7.85 Temp 09/26/95 Ector, Chad Laborer 07/05/95 5.00 hr Temp 09/05/95 Fritts, Susan RPN Home Health 07/11/95 21,614 Temp 01/11/96 LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Wheaton, Fred S. Autom. Mechanic Highway 08/01/95 (To Continue on Worker's Comp. Indefinitely) OTHER: Arenal, Geraldine Account Clerk Typist Mental Health 07/03/95 (Name Changed from Regensburg) RETIREMENTS: Bedient, Ruth J. Home Health Aide Home Health 07/28/95 RESIGNATIONS: Ashley, Martha Civil Service Comm. Civil Service 08/01/95 Pratt, Nancy L. Account Clerk Typist Treasurer 08/0/4/95 BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. VOTE: Passed 8-0. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 296 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CASH REALTY OF NEW YORK, INC. WHEREAS, the Treasurer's Office has had a contract with Matson Auction and Real Estate Co. for auctioneer services for the county's tax sale auction for several years, and WHEREAS, the company has changed its name, which requires full legislative approval for renewal of the contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Cash Realty of New York, Inc. for auctioneer services for the 1995 tax sale auction at a commission rate of subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 297 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: MOTION TO BRING TWO RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR BE IT RESOLVED, that two resolutions be brought to the floor. VOTE: Passed 6-2. (Names of Noes: Smith, Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 298A Motion by Young, Second by Hastings. RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 298 BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 298 be tabled. VOTE: Passed 5-3. (Names of Noes: Karius, Halpin, Franzese) DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that she wants everyone to understand that the committee is working towards doing a resolution, but not one written in this context. She said that Hector is one of the richest towns in the county. She said that in committee they want to know what the plan is and that there has to be a plan if money is being spent. Legislator Karius said that the town is going through a revaluation because of the land sales. She said that land that has been assessed for $200-$300 per acre is being bought for $900 per acre by the National Forest. Legislator Fitzsimmons thinks that it is important for people to consider the impact of their statements and how they will be interpreted and to look beyond their own backdoor on what this issue means both on a local perspective and a national perspective. He said that there is over 15 million acres of national forest in the United States and it has never been more threatened by the federal government than right now. He said that there is 13,000 acres of national forest in the State of New York and that everyone needs to look to the future and say what is our overall desire and what ---PAGE BREAK--- we want our State to look like in 50 to 100 years instead of what is happening tomorrow with the sale of a few acres. He said that if we support this moratorium, then we are saying that we mean business and that we have thought this through and this is what we want to have happen. He said that everyone should look at the big picture and the overall ramifications, not pretend that this is just a Hector question and not jump to any conclusions. He said that this should be analyzed a little more deeply and fully. Legislator Karius said that there has been a lot more acres added to the national forest in Hector. She said that this is going to grow also, because farmers that can no longer make an income off from farming will sell their property. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that he would like clarification on exactly how much national forest there is in the Town of Hector and clarification as to how much has been taken off the tax rolls and added to the rolls. Legislator Young said that this is a committee discussion and would like to send it back to committee. Legislator Halpin said that she does not think this resolution is that onerous and agrees that the issue has been here since March and we certainly should have come up with something by now. She said that one of our towns is interested in doing something to make the federal government aware that this is a concern. She said that this is strictly a lobbying resolution. She said that she feels that the national forest does have a plan and that she will not have a problem voting for the resolution. Legislator Hastings said that the resolution was presented to them in March. She said that in May the committee met with Martha Twarkins and discussed in length the issues they felt were very serious and that she would be pleased to speak to the full legislature to give them an idea. She said that Hector then came up with their resolution. She said that at the last Assessment and Taxation meeting is was recommended that the Chairman of the Legislature invite Martha to the full legislature before a possible resolution is presented. Chairman Franzese pointed out that this resolution does not set a moratorium, but simply asks that our federal representatives request one until more equitable pilot payments can be set. RESOLUTION NO. 298 RE: RESOLUTION REQUESTING MORATORIUM ON LAND ACQUISITION IN SCHUYLER COUNTY - TABLED WHEREAS, the economic climate in the Town of Hector, Schuyler County is in a state of duress resulting in weak and falling land values, and WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes National Forest appears to be taking advantage of this situation by proceeding with long standing plans that involve buying up large tracts of land in Lodi, Covert and Hector, and WHEREAS, the acquisition of the tracts removes them from the local tax rolls, thereby passing the tax burden onto the rest of the tax parcels that remain in private hands, and WHEREAS, this increased tax burden has the effect of creating further negative pressures on the resale value of privately held lands, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, this has the potential of creating a cascading effect on local land values. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby request that Senators Moynihan and D'Amato and Congressman Houghton seek a moratorium on further acquisition of land for the expansion of the Finger Lakes National Forest until a new plan for "Payment in Lieu of Taxes" can be formulated that compensates local governments for lost revenues in a manner that more equitably reflects current and future values. RESOLUTION NO. 299 Motion by Halpin, Second by Young. RE: CONTRACT - FINGER LAKES HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY FOR ASSISTANCE WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND REVISE PUBLIC HEALTH BUDGET TO FUND COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health requires that Schuyler County Public Health complete a Community Health Assessment in 1995, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health will provide funding to complete this project, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Public Health does not have sufficient staff time to produce the assessment, and WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency will provide assistance to Schuyler County in the areas of data gathering, data analysis and report writing to complete the Community Health Assessment for an amount not to exceed twelve thousand dollars. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes the Chairman of the Legislature to execute an agreement with the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency to provide assistance with the completion of the 1995 Schuyler County Community Health Assessment, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to adjust the Public Health budget as follows: +$10,000 4010.435 Professional Services +$10,000 4010.3401 Public Health State Aid VOTE: Passed 8-0. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Hastings noted that there will be a panel discussion on the flooding issue on September 27, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rural Urban Center. She said that this discussion is being hosted by the Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee. ---PAGE BREAK--- UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Tabled Resolution for purchase of a dog cage out of seized assets. MOTION by Burnside, SECOND by Fitzsimmons to bring Resolution No. 207 off the table. Motion carried 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 207 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF MONEY FROM SEIZED ASSETS ACCOUNT FOR DOG KENNEL WHEREAS, $900 is needed to purchase a special dog cage for the K-9 patrol. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $900 from the seized assets account to account number 3110.201 for the purchase of a dog kennel in the Sheriff's Department. VOTE: Passed 8-0. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Franzese said that there will be a meeting tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. in the chambers to discuss the NYSAC Federal Revenue Maximization Project, and she urged all legislators to attend. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 9:52 P.M.: None. Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Karius to go into Executive Session at 9:55 p.m. to discuss an employee's history. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes. Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Smith to come out of Executive Session at 10:07 p.m. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes. Motion by Smith, Second by Burnside that the Schuyler County Legislature approve the terms of the Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims between Lola Mitchell (employee) and Schuyler County (employer) tentatively agreed upon. This Agreement resolves three issues which have arisen between the parties: Eligibility for Discretionary Time and Ineligibility for Overtime, the employer's directive that Ms. Mitchell communicate through the Personnel Director and cover her office either by having the telephone answered by the Planning Office or by an answering machine, and all claims for payment of counseling fees per Resolution No. 115-93. The Legislature authorizes the Chairman of the Legislature to sign said agreement. Funds for paying the $2,828 in counseling fees shall be paid from Judgment and Claims account no. 1930.400. Motion carried six ayes to two noes. (Names of Noes: Hastings, Franzese). The meeting adjourned at 10:11 p.m. Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1995 ---PAGE BREAK--- The September 11, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:33 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Franzese and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present except Legislator Young and Smith who were excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS: Chairman Franzese announced three emergency resolutions by title. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 6:36 P.M.: Tom Ryan on Introduction No. 21, Local Law #4 for Staggered Terms. He said that this issue has been brought up since 1982. He said that there should be a meeting of the general public before putting this on the ballot. He said that half of the legislators would be a one year term, while the other half would be a two year term. He said that our Congressmen only have a two year term, therefore felt the legislators should not have a four year term. Charlene Williams on Introduction No. 20A, Rules of Procedure Modification. She asked if the complaint will go in a person's personnel file or will it just go to the department head? Chairman Franzese said that this resolution only pertains to the legislators. Sue Brill asked if the department heads feel that this is a good plan? Chairman Franzese said that this resolution was brought to the last department head meeting and they said it was something that they would not need, so this is just for legislators on how to deal with complaints. Rick Weakland, on the emergency resolution for the building project for Mental Health, said that all the agreements are in place along with the grant and bond counsel. He said that things are in a position to move forward. He said that they received the site plan review from the Village along with the plan for payment in lieu of taxes, which the Village Clerk reviewed and said that the Village agreed. Tom Ryan on Introduction No. 1, Appointment of Real Property Director; he asked why this resolution does not include a salary? Legislator Halpin explained that the County has a Management Level Salary Plan, which sets the salary. She said that salary adjustments are made by the salary plan. She said that there will be a local law on the salary for this position on a yearly basis. Public Participation ended at 6:51 p.m. PRESENTATION - NORT PHILIPS - RAINBOW GATHERING - 6:53 P.M.: Nort reported that roughly 2,000 people attended the gathering. He said that the people had a pretty good time and that there were no major problems. There was one family that attended the gathering that is still in the area. Chairman Franzese noted that the forest representatives did a very good job at keeping the County involved. Legislator Karius said that there were a lot less complaints than the last time they were here and that this was a better gathering this time. Nort said that he thinks it is because the Rainbow people are more comfortable with letting the towns know that they are coming. He said that from now on, gatherings that are more than 75 people will be required to obtain a permit to stay on the National Forest. He said that all the bills have been paid. Legislator Karius pointed out that the Rainbow people did a great job of recycling. Presentation ended at 7:04 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 300 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Halpin. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 14, 1995 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the August 14, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 301 Motion by Karius, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: REAPPOINTMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE DIRECTOR BE IT RESOLVED, that Alfonso G. Fiorille be re-appointed Director of Real Property Tax Service for a six-year period commencing October 1, 1995 and ending September 30, 2001. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 302 Motion by Karius, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: RESOLUTION TO INCREASE FUNDS IN THE BURIAL ACCOUNT BY TRANSFER FROM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT WHEREAS, the Burial account for the Veterans Service Agency does not have sufficient funds to pay recent bills from Burdett Funeral Home and Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home for a total of $4,175.45 due to only $287.50 currently in the account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $3,898.40 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Veterans Burial account no. 6510.0386. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 303 Motion by Karius, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AMEND 1995 BUDGET - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services has surplus funds available in its Professional Services budget, and WHEREAS, and the current air conditioning unit in the Department of Social Services is unserviceable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Human Services Committee, that the Schuyler County Department of Social Services Budget for 1995 be altered and modified as follows for the purchase of an air conditioning unit: ---PAGE BREAK--- 1. Decrease account no. 6010.4/435 by $9,670 2. Increase account no. 6010.2/202 by $9,670 VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 304 Motion by Burnside, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO FILL SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER POSITION - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County Department of Social Services has had a Social Welfare Examiner position vacancy since June 2, 1995, and WHEREAS, the Department wishes to fill this position effective October 15, 1995 in order for the Department to administer the Home Energy Assistance Program for 1995- 96, and WHEREAS, Resolution 366-85 requires approval of the Legislature in order to fill vacancies over 90 days. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services be, and hereby is, authorized to fill the Social Welfare Examiner position effective October 15, 1995 - April 12, 1996 at a 1995 annual salary of $17,223 to be covered by HEAP administered funds at no local cost. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 305 Motion by Burnside, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: INVESTIGATION OF A PROPOSED LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND EXPANSION COMMITTEE AND LEGAL DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Lamoka and Waneta Lakes presently are subject to weed growth which inhibits their use for recreational and other purposes, and WHEREAS, control of such weeds is being provided by the County of Schuyler's Soil & Water Conservation District as funded by state assistance, and WHEREAS, Section 263(a) of the County Law provides that special use districts may be created to aid in financing and administering lake protection and rehabilitation, and WHEREAS, the Lamoka Waneta Lakes Association has collected significant information for the purpose of creating such a district, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Community Development, Planning and Expansion Committee recommends that the Legislature conduct the appropriate research in conjunction with the Lakes Association of the proposed lake protection and rehabilitation district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby directs the Schuyler County Planning Department and the Schuyler County Legal Department, with the involvement of the Community Development, Planning & Expansion Committee, to carry out the appropriate investigation in conjunction with the Lamoka Waneta Lakes Association for the possible creation of a lake protection and rehabilitation district. *Subject to the limitation that public legal resources shall not be employed on behalf of any private entity. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 306 Motion by Burnside, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: APPROVE SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BOARD/BUREAU - COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING RESOURCE ALLOCATION PACKAGE FOR 1996 WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has established the Schuyler County Youth Board/Bureau, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Board/Bureau has prepared a Comprehensive Planning Resource Allocation Package and recommends approval thereof, and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Planning Resource Allocation Package for 1996 has been presented to the Schuyler County Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the Schuyler County Youth Board/Bureau's Comprehensive Resource Allocation Package for 1996, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign the Comprehensive Planning Resource Allocation Agreement and to execute all other documents pertinent to the operations of the Schuyler County Youth Board/Bureau for the year 1996; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 307 Motion by Hastings, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH ACT ADMINISTRATION ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau has been allocated New York State (NYS) Division for Youth (DFY) competitive Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) funds since 1990, and WHEREAS, the administrative program funds for such RHYA programs were terminated in 1993, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau Director as the Runaway and Homeless Coordinator continues to administer the RHYA program funds allocated to the Chemung/Schuyler Chapter of the American Red Cross for SchuyLine and the Neighborhood Justice Project for the Volunteer Interim Homes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign DFY budget amendments and any other forms necessary to transfer a 13% administrative fee ($1,838) from the NJP RHYA program to the Schuyler County Youth Bureau. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 308 Motion by Hastings, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AMEND 1995 COUNTY BUDGET - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, there is $106,254 allocated to 4322.3490 State Aid in the 1995 County Budget, and WHEREAS, we were recently notified that these funds will now be Federal Funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the County Treasurer to transfer $106,254 from account no. 4322.3490 to 4322.4490 in the 1995 County Budget. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 309 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: BUDGET CONSULTANT - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, consultant time is necessary to assist with analyzing data for 1995 and planning for 1996, and WHEREAS, due to the volume of work and the immediacy of the need for upcoming budget preparation, it is essential that arrangements be made for obtaining assistance ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement with Jeffrey Weyrauch at a rate of $100.00 per hour, not to exceed $3,500.00, for budget consultation services and analyzation of funding sources for the Mental Health Clinic, effective immediately; contract subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney. DISCUSSION: Legislator Fitzsimmons asked why this is such a high wage? Duane Spilde, Community Services Director, responded that the budget process is changing so, that it would be to their benefit to have this person's knowledge to help with the budget. He also added that he would not be filling the fiscal manager position, so this is in lieu of that position. Chairman Franzese asked who did this last year? Duane Spilde said that Doug Stark did, however, he only gave the basics and that he cannot do any more for them. He said that they need someone with more experience. He said that will entail budget strategies and financial management. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 310 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR RECORDING SYSTEM - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Management has purchased a voice logging machine (recorder) kept in the Sheriff's Department and a reproducer/playback unit kept in the Office of Emergency Management in order to keep the recording of the emergency services radios functional. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to enter into a maintenance contract with Wilmac to provide service and maintenance to the voice logging recorder in the Sheriff's Department for a period of one year at a cost of $2,080.00, and to provide maintenance and service to the reproducer/playback unit in the Office of Emergency Management for a period of one year at a cost of $822.00; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 311 Motion by Karius, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE 1996 DWI PLAN - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler is participating in the New York State STOP-DWI Program, and WHEREAS, Michael W. Wood has been appointed the STOP-DWI Coordinator, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, participation in said program is totally reimbursed by the State of New York. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby adopts and approves the 1996 STOP-DWI Program for Schuyler County, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to the STOP-DWI Program, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 312 Motion by Burnside, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO APPOINT ONE LABORER - TEMPORARY WHEREAS, Res. No. 171-95, authorized one seasonal laborer position be filled with an early start of May 1, 1995 for twenty weeks and that time has elapsed, and WHEREAS, a Motor Equipment Operator in the Highway Department is still on medical leave and the Highway Committee has approved continued temporary help, there being monies available in the 1995 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature does hereby authorize the Schuyler County Highway Superintendent to appoint one Laborer-Temporary from September 18 to December 18, 1995 at an hourly rate of $7.00. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 313 Motion by Burnside, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AGREEMENTS WITH DELTA HEALTH SYSTEMS FOR PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF HOME HEALTH AGENCY COMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC. WHEREAS, the Public Health Committee, as well as the Computer Coordination Committee, previously approved the Home Health Agency's request to purchase Delta Health Systems' home health agency computer software from funds within its budget, and WHEREAS, this purchase requires executing three agreements with Delta Health Systems, which include a sales agreement, a customer support and software maintenance agreement, and a hardware/software integration agreement, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, this purchase also requires executing a license agreement with Professional Health Care Systems, Inc., for the use of its data base for documenting health care to patients. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is hereby authorized to execute the following agreements with Delta Health Systems, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney: - Sales Agreement for the purchase and installation of home health agency computer software, which also includes two days of on-site training, at a cost not to exceed $14,500 plus travel expenses of the trainer; - Customer Support and Software Maintenance Agreement for one year at the rate of $270 per month for covered services such as telephone support and software updates, plus $125 per hour for uncovered services such as training new employees and fixing problems resulting from computer operator errors which occur 90 days after installation; and - Hardware/Software Integration Agreement at the rate of $125 per hour for additional services that may be required in the event that Delta Health Systems' computer software does not work properly with computer hardware that the Home Health Agency may have or may purchase from other vendors, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a license agreement with Professional Health Care Systems, Inc., for the use of its data base for documenting health care to patients, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 314 Motion by Burnside, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: CONTRACT - CORNING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PRESCHOOL SPEECH THERAPY; WAIVE MINIMUM INSURANCE STANDARDS WHEREAS, the Corning City School District will provide preschool speech therapy services to Schuyler County children from 9/6/95 through 6/30/96 at the rate of $58.00 per 30 minute session for one to four children, and WHEREAS, the Corning City School District does not meet Schuyler County's minimum insurance requirements because they are not required to and do not carry disability insurance; they have only a five day notice of cancellation or change for their Workers' Compensation policy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a contract with the Corning City School District to provide ---PAGE BREAK--- speech therapy services for Schuyler County preschool children according to Section 4410 of the Education Law from 9/6/95 through 6/30/96, at the rate of $58.00 per 30 minute session for one to four children; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby waives its minimum insurance requirements as they relate to the disability requirement and the 30 day notice requirement for Worker's Compensation coverage for this contract. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 315 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: ESTABLISH BUDGET FOR NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL GRANT WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health awarded Schuyler County a Tobacco Use Prevention and Control grant in the amount of $3,250 from 2/15/95 through 6/30/95, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County Resolution No. 42, passed on February 15, 1995, authorized a contract with the New York State Department of Health for this grant, and a subcontract with Schuyler Hospital to administer the grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to establish the budget for this grant as follows: +$3,250 4010.490-4003 Tobacco Use Prevention Subcontracts +$3,250 4010.4401-4003 Federal Revenue for Tobacco Use Prevention Grant VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 316 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: EARLY INTERVENTION/INFANT-CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENT PROGRAM GRANT - AUTHORIZE GRANT RENEWAL AND ESTABLISH BUDGET FROM 10/1/95 - 9/30/96 WHEREAS, Schuyler County has a contract with the New York State Department of Health to provide services for the Infant-Child Health Assessment Program and the state- mandated Early Intervention Program from October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1996, and WHEREAS, this contract is amended annually to establish each grant year's budget, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health has awarded $30,318 for this grant from October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an amendment to this agreement with the New York State Department of Health from October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1995-96 EIP/ICHAP budget be established from 10/1/95 - 9/30/96 as follows: $20,000 to account no. 4010.100-4021 - Personal Service $ 500 to account no. 4010.201-4021 - Misc. Equipment $ 500 to account no. 4010.208-4021 - Computer Equipment $ 200 to account no. 4010.402-4021 - Advertising $ 500 to account no. 4010.430-4021 - Mileage $ 500 to account no. 4010.431-4021 - Office Supplies $ 900 to account no. 4010.435-4021 - Professional Fees $ 500 to account no. 4010.466-4021 - Staff Development $ 6,718 to account no. 4010.489-4021 - Fringe Benefits $30,318 TOTAL EXPENSES $30,318 to grant revenue account no. 4010.4401-4021 VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 317 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: MODEL EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICE PROJECT - AUTHORIZE GRANT RENEWAL AND ESTABLISH BUDGET FROM 10/1/95 - 9/30/96 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 277, passed on July 11, 1994, and Resolution No. 371, passed September 12, 1995, authorized a contract with the New York State Department of Health to accept a $52,508 grant for a Model Early Intervention Service Project, and WHEREAS, the effective dates of the grant changed to 10/1/94 through 9/30/96, with a budget of $52,508 from 10/1/94 to 9/30/95, and WHEREAS, the county needs to establish a budget from October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996 in order to continue services without interruption, and WHEREAS, the Public Health Office anticipates that the New York State Department of Health will continue to fund the grant at least at the 1994-95 level of $52,508. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an amendment to this agreement with the New York State Department of Health from 10/1/95 - 9/30/96, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 1995-96 Model Early Intervention Service Project be established from 10/1/95 to 9/30/96 as follows: $13,717 4010.100-4016 Personal Service $ 1,000 4010.402-4016 Advertising $ 1,200 4010.431-4016 Office Supplies $ 2,508 4010.440-4016 Travel $ 3,895 4010.489-4016 Fringe Benefits $30,175 4010.490-4016 Subcontracts $52,495 TOTAL EXPENSES $52,495 4010.4401-4016 Grant Revenue VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 318 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - WATERSHED WHEREAS, the Watershed Department is in need of a new office chair and there are monies available to use in the department's 1995 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $100 from account no. 4050.431 to account no. 4050.200 for the aforementioned purchase. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 319 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WHEREAS, the Administrative Committee does recommend the following amendments and additions to the Schuyler County Policies and Procedures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the current section on "Use of County Cars" be replaced by the following: USE OF COUNTY OWNED VEHICLES Certain County employees, who are required to be on 24 hour call, are provided a county owned vehicle to perform these services. However, no county owned vehicle shall be driven outside Schuyler County for transportation to and from a personal residence (per Res. No. 348-81). Further, such vehicle being used by an employee shall not be driven outside the County on personal business during the on-call period. Mileage will be paid ---PAGE BREAK--- to cover any county service call response for actual miles driven in a personal vehicle in accordance with the mileage reimbursement policy. The only exception shall be authorized emergency vehicles as designated by the Schuyler County Sheriff, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following policy regarding military leave shall also be added to the Policies and Procedures: MILITARY LEAVE All requests for military leave received from Schuyler County employees shall be granted in compliance with New York State Military Law, Section 242. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 320A Motion by Halpin, Second by Burnside. RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 320 BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 320 be tabled. DISCUSSION: Legislator Fitzsimmons asked what the department heads response was in regards to complaints? Legislator Halpin said that they were a little uncomfortable because it is a policy. She said that by making it a Rule of Procedure it pertains only to the legislators. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked what adjustment is there from the current practice? He said that his understanding is that in the last year or so if there was a complaint within a department rather than a legislator handling that directly we refer that to the Personnel Director. So now, we would be adding public complaints to this procedure to the Personnel Director. Are we expected to eliminate our individual legislative contact with the department head and replace it with this content to the Personnel Director or would that just be added on to make sure that the Personnel Director is apprised of the situation? Chairman Franzese said that she understands that the complaints will be funneled through the Personnel Director, who would in turn report back to the legislators with the results. He asked what is expected from fellow legislators and said he thinks it is a terrific idea for a central pooling of complaints to one person. Legislator Hastings said that as elected officials people should feel secure in calling us. She said that she does not think that the complaint needs to go to another person before it gets to the department head. She said that she thinks it is a lot of work for Civil Service and does not see the present system as a problem. Legislator Burnside asked Duane Spilde how he feels about this? Duane Spilde said that he believes in a central pooling area, but believes that it is less satisfying that the complaint is brought to the department head's attention by the Personnel Director. He said that he feels that the department head and the Personnel Director should be contacted simultaneously with the complaint. Chairman Franzese asked that Resolution No. 320 be tabled to be able to go into executive session at the next Legislative Committee meeting to explain the reason for this resolution. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 5-1. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 320 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: RULES OF PROCEDURE MODIFICATION - ONE MONTH NOTICE - TABLED WHEREAS, it is recommended to add the following policy to the Rules of Procedure of the Schuyler County Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that notice of the following addition to the County Legislature's Rules of Procedure be, and hereby is given, pursuant to Rule 29 of said Rules of Procedure: HANDLING COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY LEGISLATORS Employees of Schuyler County strive to provide quality service to the residents of the County and others who seek assistance in County offices. Even though every effort is made to maintain the high standards established, there are occasions when dissatisfaction occurs and a complaint is received regarding an employee. Such complaints shall be referred to the Personnel Director who will, in cooperation with the Department Head/Appointing Authority, mediate and resolve the complaint. RESOLUTION NO. 321 Motion by Karius, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ALL-MODE COMMUNICATIONS FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE WHEREAS, Schuyler County has installed a new telephone system in the County Complex, and WHEREAS, the one year warranty is to run out on October 1, 1995, and WHEREAS, it is important to protect the telephone system investment of $138,958 with appropriate service and maintenance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be and hereby is authorized to execute the contracts between Schuyler County and All-Mode Communications, Inc. for October 1, 1995 - September 30, 1996 for service and maintenance at a cost of $5,712; subject to approval of the County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 322 Motion by Karius, Second by Fitzsimmons. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND THE RURAL URBAN CENTER RENOVATIONS WHEREAS, plans and specifications have been completed by Demjanec and Associates for roof replacement, facade repairs and restroom remodeling at the OFA and restroom remodeling at the RUC, and WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires a portion of these renovations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid specifications prepared by Demjanec and Associates be advertised for bids in the legal newspaper, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, bids will be received by the Clerk of the Schuyler County Legislature, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, N.Y. 14891 until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 1995 and will be opened at the Finance Committee Meeting on Monday, October 2, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. Bids will be accepted and/or rejected at the Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 1995 at 6:30 p.m. The County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. DISCUSSION: Legislator Burnside was asked to have the Buildings and Grounds Committee to consider fixing the driveway entering the Rural Urban Center. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 323 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS VARIOUS ACCOUNTS FOR TELEPHONE MAINTENANCE AND PROGRAMMING WHEREAS, Resolution No. 350-1994 established a methodology for paying telephone bills, and WHEREAS, the telephone system is used by all departments housed in the 105 Ninth Street complex, and WHEREAS, the cost of maintenance and programming, etc. should be paid by all departments, and WHEREAS, the Buildings & Grounds Department has paid for those services up to now. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to make the following transfers to pay said cost: TRANSFER FROM TO AMOUNT ---PAGE BREAK--- 1610.439 1610.200 $3,500.00 1610.439 1610.400 $3,000.00 1610.439 1610.426 $1,500.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following adjustments be made from Buildings & Grounds account to the Central Services telephone account: VOUCHER TRANSFER TRANSFER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION NO. FROM TO 95001484 1620.200 1610.200 $1,000.00 4 Phones 95001534 1620.200 1610.426 $ 54.00 Programming 95000811 1620.426 1610.200 $ 303.55 8 Phones/Cards/Shipping 95001484 1620.426 1610.200 $ 1,993.00 1-16 Port Analog Line Card 95001484 1620.426 1610.426 $ 413.00 Program Paging System 95003116 1620.426 1610.426 $ 270.00 Programming 95003754 1620.426 1610.426 $ 54.00 Programming VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 324 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - BUILDINGS & GROUNDS WHEREAS, it is imperative to replace the sidewalk and handicap ramp at the Rural Urban Center, and WHEREAS, the Grounds budget has been depleted on various other projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $1,500 from Buildings account no. 1620.426 to Grounds account no. 1622.427. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 325 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: ESTABLISH MOBILE WORK PROJECT - DSS/BUILDINGS & GROUNDS WHEREAS, Schuyler County is desirous of operating a mobile work crew in order that employable Public Assistance recipients with transportation difficulties may benefit from Community Work Experience, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds Department has the expertise and connections to operate a mobile work crew. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposal from Schuyler County ARC dated 4/20/95 be rejected and that Resolution 95-188 be rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement between Schuyler County Department of Social Services and Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds for the coordination and supervision of the mobile work crew from 10/1/95 to 9/30/96 at an amount not to exceed $35,000, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Buildings and Grounds Department be authorized to fill the position of Supervisor, Mobile Work Crew, as titled by the Civil Service Commission, at Grade Level XXII, to supervise and coordinate the mobile work crew at a 1995 salary of $20,428 plus fringes (On-going filling of this position contingent upon Department of Social Services funding), and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to establish the 1995 mobile work crew budget in Buildings and Grounds as follows: Appropriations 1621 Revenues 1621 1621.100 $5,900.00 1621.1289 $7,400.00 1621.400 $1,500.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to transfer in the 1995 Department of Social Services budget: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO. $7,400.00 A6135.4 - Jobs 6015.4 - Jobs Contractual $1,480.00 6135-3638 6015-3618 (State Revenue Accounts) $4,440.00 6135-4635 6015-4615 (Federal Revenue Accounts), and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $7,400 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Mobile Work Crew account no. 1621.100 and 1621.400 as indicated above. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 326 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings. RE: AUTHORIZE UTILITY OVERCHARGE REVIEW WITH NATIONAL EQUITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, National Equity Development Group is a company that investigates utility bills for possible overcharges or inappropriate taxes, and WHEREAS, National Equity Development Group will do these investigations at a cost of 50% of any refund recovered in their investigation as stated in their letter of August 7, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that National Equity Development Group be authorized to review and investigate utility bills paid by Schuyler County as outlined in their attached August 7, 1995 proposal letter, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if a refund is recovered, that the Clerk of the Legislature be authorized to issue written authorization to National Equity Development Group to begin the bill adjustment and refund claim process. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 327 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings. RE: DECLARE "CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" WEEK - SEPTEMBER 17-23, 1995 WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce brings together the most concerned organizations, businesses and individuals in this County, and WHEREAS, the Chamber provides leadership to essential County-wide projects, programs and events, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County works in unison with the Chamber to provide a much needed link between the public and private sectors, and WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce represents this locality and region in its interests before state and federal government bodies, and WHEREAS, the image and reputation of the entire region are enhanced by the promotional efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, and WHEREAS, the Chamber plays a vital role in planning for the future of this County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the official position of Schuyler County to cooperate with and encourage the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce and its many programs that benefit this area, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we join with Governor George Pataki, the New York State Legislature, The Business Council, The New York State Chamber of ---PAGE BREAK--- Commerce Executives and scores of individual counties, cities and towns in declaring the week of September 17-23 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Schuyler County. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 328 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings. RE: APPOINTMENT - PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL WHEREAS, Bob Reed was appointed to the Private Industry Council May 8, 1995 to fill the unexpired term of Tom Cook terminating September 30, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Bob Reed be re-appointed to the Private Industry Council for the term October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1998. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 329 Motion by Hastings, Second by Halpin. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 130 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 41 HIGHWAY UNIT POSITIONS 18 FULL-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 32 PART-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 10 APPOINTMENTS: EFFECTIVE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Bedient, Ruth Home Health Aide Per Diem Home Health 08/01/95 7.5435 Perm Conley, Chris Watershed Insp. Asst. Watershed 08/15/95 9.4269 NCC Bond, Michelle Data Entry Machine Oper. Mental Health 08/24/95 15,443 P/Cont Morris, James Sr. Staff Social Worker Mental Health 08/21/95 29,540 P/Prom APPOINTED OFFICIALS: Sassano, Larry Purchasing Agent Purchasing 07/25/95 19,000 Term 12/31/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Brown, Tammy Paralegal Social Svcs. 07/24/95(Return from maternity leave) Crane, Karen S. Acct. Clerk Typist Probation 08/07/95(Return from maternity leave) Groves, June Social Welf. Exam. Social Svcs. 08/28/95- 10/20/95 (medical leave) Quinata, Alice E. Probation Officer Probation 08/14/95(Return from medical leave) Dillon, Michael C. Heavy Epmt. Operator Highway 08/09/95(Indefinite disability) Wheaton, Fred S. Automotive Mech. Highway 08/28/95(Return from worker's comp.) Barrett, James Heavy Eqmt. Operator Highway 08/29/95(Worker's comp until 9/5/95) Sandra Reg. Professional Nurse Home Health 08/29/95(Return from disability) OTHER: Hoover, Mary E. Super. Caseworker Social Svcs. 07/28/95(Name changed to Barnes) Allmaier, Melissa Pub. Health Nurse Home Health 08/28/95(To PT from full-time) Fritts, Susan Reg. Professional Nurse Home Health 08/29/95(To PT Temp from FT Temp) RESIGNATIONS: Savino, Robert Watershed Inspect. Asst. Watershed 08/14/95 Sassano, Larry Purchasing Spec. Treasurer 07/24/95 REMOVALS: Shannon, Charlotte Acct. Clerk Typist Probation 08/04/95(End of temp appointment) Pringle, Dawn M. Sr. Data Entry Op. Mental Health 07/28/95 BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 330 Motion to Hastings, Second by Halpin. RE: SET SPECIAL MEETING DATE ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT RESOLVED, that a Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be held at 7:00 p.m. on September 20, 1995 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, Watkins Glen, NY for the following items of business: 1. Accept/Reject Tax Auction Bids VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 331 Motion by Hastings, Second by Halpin. RE: PROCLAMATION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IN SCHUYLER COUNTY NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, We in American have set a standard for the entire world. We have enacted into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the most comprehensive civil rights legislation in the world for people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act provides anti-discrimination protection for our Nation's 49 million Americans with disabilities in public and private employment, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications. Through this Act, we have proclaimed to the world that Americans with disabilities are integral, contributing, productive, and valued citizens of our Nation. Schuyler County is committed to full compliance with the American Disabilities Act, and WHEREAS, it is critical that Schuyler County proclaim its intention to implement fully the Americans with Disabilities Act. As we rapidly approach the 21st century, we are increasingly becoming a global economy, one in which we must compete with every other Nation on earth. We need the talents, skills, and abilities of every one of our citizens, including our citizens with disabilities. People with disabilities reflect the diversity of our country. They are members of every race, color, creed and national origin and offer varied and multiple proficiencies and competencies. We cannot afford, either morally or financially to lose the contributions that people with disabilities bring, not only to the workplace, but also to mainstream community life. They are an irreplaceable resource for our Nation, and WHEREAS, The Congress, by Joint Resolution, has designated October of each year as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month". This month provides the opportunity for all Americans to recognize the tremendous value and potential of people with disabilities, and to recommit and dedicate ourselves to the empowerment, integration, employment, and full inclusion of every one of our citizens with disabilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby declare October 1995 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Schuyler County, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature calls on all citizens of Schuyler County to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities that ---PAGE BREAK--- reaffirm our determination to fulfill both the letter and the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 332 Motion by Hastings, Second by Halpin. RE: ACCEPT OFFER TO PURCHASE AND QUITCLAIM PROPERTY TAKEN BY TAX DEED TO WILLIAM S. DODGE WHEREAS, the County Treasurer took a tax deed to property situated in the Town of Hector, County of Schuyler and State of New York, more particularly described as tax map number 36.-1-22, parcel number 401-7260-00, said property to have been placed in the September 16, 1995 Tax Auction Sale, and WHEREAS, the former owner of record has submitted an Offer to Purchase said property for the full amount of taxes, penalties, interest and other County expenses involved with the property with a ten percent deposit of $1,166.52 with the balance of $10,498.72 to be paid on passing of the deed plus record fees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes its Chairman to execute the Offer to Purchase, quitclaim deed and attending documents for the transfer of the aforementioned property to William S. Dodge, upon receipt of the recording fees, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that payment in full to the Schuyler County Treasurer of the full amount of the purchase offer must be made by 5:00 p.m. of the last regularly scheduled work day of the Schuyler County Treasurer's Office prior to the tax sale auction, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon payment in full of the purchase price, the Schuyler County Attorney shall prepare a quitclaim deed to the former owner of record or the estate of the former owner of record, which the Chairman of this Legislature is hereby authorized to execute and deliver within thirty (30) days of the payment thereof. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 333 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: MOTION TO BRING THREE RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR BE IT RESOLVED, that three resolutions be brought to the floor. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 334 Motion by Hastings, Second by Fitzsimmons. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT - BUILDING PROJECT - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, the Community Services Board building project for Mental Health and Alcoholism services in Schuyler County has received the necessary levels of state and local approvals, and WHEREAS, a funding mechanism has been arranged through the NYS Local Government Services Corporation and First Albany Corporation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the Chairman of the Legislature to sign a lease agreement for twenty years, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that at the end of the lease, the building shall become the property of the Community Services Board; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 335 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES AND SCHUYLER COUNTY FOR THE CONDUCT OF A REVENUE MAXIMIZATION PROGRAM - FAILED WHEREAS, New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), in anticipation of changes in federal Medicaid and welfare legislation, has formed a team of professionals to provide counties with assistance to help them maximize current federal revenues before October 1, 1995, and WHEREAS, NYSAC will help Schuyler County examine departmental expenditures outside of the Department of Social Services for children who receive public assistance currently receiving no federal match for reimbursement under the Federal Emergency Aid to Families program, and WHEREAS, NYSAC and its sub-contractors are paid only on the basis of new federal revenues retained as a result of this project, and WHEREAS, they will assist counties in preparation and submission of federal reimbursement as possible under the old reimbursement formula, and WHEREAS, New York State has agreed to share in the costs of the counties revenue generation activities in proportion to the financial benefit and consistent with state law governing reimbursement. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be directed to sign the agreement between the New York State Association of Counties and Schuyler County for the conduct of a Revenue Maximization Program as per the September 1, 1995 proposed agreement, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. DISCUSSION: Chairman Franzese said that Ron Alexander, Probation Director, has agreed to be the Program Manager. She stated that the County has nothing to lose by doing this and that it is very important for the counties to maximize revenues. She explained that by doing this, the County has a better chance of receiving more federal dollars and felt that we should go forward with this. She noted that the company will only get paid if we receive any new federal dollars. She said that this maximization has to be completed by October 1, 1995 and NYSAC is urging all counties to participate. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked what the negotiation is on their reimbursement? Chairman Franzese said that for instance, if we received $200,000, they would receive 5% of that; the state would pay 2.5% and the County would pay 2.5%. Legislator Hastings asked how many cases the departments are looking at? Chairman Franzese said there is no way of knowing at this point, they have to cross check lists between departments. Legislator Hastings felt that this will cost the County time and effort. Chairman Franzese reiterated that the County must maximize revenues and that this is a one time deal and will not be repeated. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked why the State is not doing this and why aren't we already doing the forms the right way? Chairman Franzese said that she feels that with the State sharing in the cost that this was fair. She said that we need to look at it and see what the County may receive. Legislator Hastings said that it is ironic that we are fighting so hard to decrease medicaid, and now we are in reverse and looking for ways to get it. She said that she is not sure that there is much money there. She said that it is difficult for her to say yes, but if she does not then she is holding up money coming into the County. She said that she wished she had a better idea because this will tie up county employees' time. Chairman Franzese said that there will be very little participation by the county employees. VOTE: Failed 4-2. (Names of Noes: Fitzsimmons and Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 336 Motion by Halpin, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO TAKE PART IN A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM WITH CHEMUNG AND STEUBEN COUNTIES FOR THE SPRING OF 1996 AND TO CONTRACT FOR THE WRITING OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THIS HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS COLLECTION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has authorized the Recycling/Solid Waste Coordinator to devote time to the organization of a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program that includes farms and an educational program emphasizing alternatives and reduction of hazardous waste, as very important for the coming year and the future, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Recycling/Solid Waste Coordinator has researched and found that the cost to each county of a joint Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program with surrounding counties would be less than the cost to each county if they each did their own individual programs, and WHEREAS, a joint Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program would not sacrifice any facet of the program compared to an individual county program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is authorized to sign a contract with Chemung County Cornell Cooperative Extension, for the services of their EMC Director, Ms. Lee Younge, for her expertise and experience of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs and to write Schuyler County's Request for Proposals for this program at the cost of $1,000, which will be taken from account no. 8160.364; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings asked if we had enough money to fund this? Legislator Halpin said that there is $20,000 budgeted and have talked with Lee Younge and she said that we could conduct a decent program for $20,000, however, there are a lot of farmers out there which will up the cost based on what things will be brought in. VOTE: Passed 6-0. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Halpin read a report from Doris Craig, Personnel Director, on the progress being made in the Civil Service Department. Legislator Hastings said that Davidsen will be receiving a letter on the Agricultural District that the Agricultural District schedule is on time. She said that Senator Kuhl and Davidsen and others will be present on the 28th for a Rural Alliance Meeting. Legislator Hastings said that the Assessment and Taxation Committee has sent letters to the towns and villages on the status of payment in lieu of tax plans they have on file. They have received responses from the Towns of Reading and Dix. Legislator Burnside said that the Buildings and Grounds Committee are looking to put a bicycle rack outside the building. Also, there has been a row of visitor parking spaces put in with no time limit, two 1-hour parking spots, and two spots for Legislator Halpin said that as of July the County has exceeded its sales tax from a year ago by .99%. She noted that there are 99 parcels that are on the payment program for back taxes. She said that this has been a tremendous workload increase on the Treasurer's Office. Legislator Burnside said that he has been receiving positive feedback concerning the Treasurer's Office cooperation with this installment program. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Tabled Resolution on Moratorium on the National Forest. Legislator Karius said that our neighboring county asked us to go along with their resolution and the Town of Hector did also. She said that we should honor the towns request. MOTION by Karius to the bring the resolution off the table, SECOND by Halpin. Motion carried five ayes to one no. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 298 Motion by Karius, Second by Halpin. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: RESOLUTION REQUESTING MORATORIUM ON LAND ACQUISITION IN SCHUYLER COUNTY - FAILED WHEREAS, the economic climate in the Town of Hector, Schuyler County is in a state of duress resulting in weak and falling land values, and WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes National Forest appears to be taking advantage of this situation by proceeding with long standing plans that involve buying up large tracts of land in Lodi, Covert and Hector, and WHEREAS, the acquisition of the tracts removes them from the local tax rolls, thereby passing the tax burden onto the rest of the tax parcels that remain in private hands, and WHEREAS, this increased tax burden has the effect of creating further negative pressures on the resale value of privately held lands, and WHEREAS, this has the potential of creating a cascading effect on local land values. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby request that Senators Moynihan and D'Amato and Congressman Houghton seek a moratorium on further acquisition of land for the expansion of the Finger Lakes National Forest until a new plan for "Payment in Lieu of Taxes" can be formulated that compensates local governments for lost revenues in a manner that more equitably reflects current and future values. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that this resolution was written by Seneca County who has lost a lot of land, and the first "Whereas" in this resolution certainly pertains to their County not the Town of Hector. She felt that moratorium is a bad word to say to a good neighbor and that we need to request a reduction in the procurement of lands and ask the government for more funds for payment in lieu of taxes. She felt that there should be a different resolution presented. Legislator Karius felt that the second and first "Whereas" in Legislator Hastings' resolution are contradictory. Legislator Halpin noted that in the original resolution, the moratorium is not being asked for on the National Forest, it is on our National Congressmen and Senators. She said that she does not think in anyway it is saying to the National Forest that they can't buy land; that can't be said anyway. She suggested that if the "Whereas" concerning the economic climate in Hector is the only stumbling point in these two resolutions, why don't we just eliminate that all together. She said that some of us are concerned with the fact that the National Forest is acquiring a lot more property which may effect the tax burden on the taxpayers in the town. She added that she personally likes asking for the moratorium from the federal representatives. Legislator Karius agreed with Legislator Halpin's change. Legislator Karius said that the people in the Town of Hector have nothing against the National Forest, they want the National Forest to pay their share of the taxes on the land in which they purchase. Legislator Fitzsimmons wanted to clarify one question that was raised in an earlier meeting that had to do with the equalization rate, that the purchases by the federal government is not equal to private purchases on the amount paid per acre. He ---PAGE BREAK--- said that all government purchases are eliminated from consideration in equalization at the State level and have no impact on the equalization rate. He said that this resolution would send a clear message to our representatives that we want the sales to the National Forest to stop. He said looking further at the amount of acreage available, according to the chart that the Real Property Tax Director provided, that the National Forest could almost double in size and the Town of Hector would still be the largest Town with the most developable land available. He said that he cannot understand the problem with this regard. He said that there are many options for development and purchasing. Chairman Franzese said no one wants to stop the federal government from buying land, all we want to say is hold up until the payment in lieu of taxes can be increased. She said that this resolution just lobbies our representatives for this cause. She said that this will join our neighbors in requesting the same thing. Legislator Karius announced that Martha Twarkins will be speaking in the Town of Lodi on September 14. Legislator Burnside said that the word moratorium bothers him; it means to stop something. He said that he likes the word reduce instead of moratorium. Legislator Hastings said that it wasn't too many years ago that we petitioned for the National Forest, so we do not need to send a message to Washington that we no longer want it. She said that we need to look to raise the amount of money given in the pilot program. She said that we need to let our representatives know that this is what we are asking for. Legislator Hastings "called for the question." Legislator Halpin said that she would like to recommend that the first "Whereas" reflect the fact that we appreciate the fact that we have a Finger Lakes National Forest in our County and no one argues that. She said that if everyone agrees to what needs to be done then why not do it. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that he would agree to replace the word moratorium with reduce, but feels that other people are not willing to do this. Chairman Franzese said that she does not see the problem with the word moratorium on a lobbying resolution. VOTE: Failed 3-3. (Names of Noes: Burnside, Fitzsimmons, Hastings) NEW BUSINESS: Legislator Hastings said that on October 4, 1994 it was agreed that the downpayment on the tower of $23,200 be paid from the capital account and we would bond for $232,000. A voucher that came through for $185,000 towards the tower was taken from fund balance. This voucher was written on February 17, 1995 at which time it came through this office and we still owe $23,200 as a balance. If it was vouchered February 17th, which was seven months ago, she can't understand why no one has asked this Legislature to vote on whether the money should be taken out of the fund balance or not. In an explanation given to her, the Treasurer has the power to suggest ways to pay from these accounts. This may be a very good way to pay for the tower, she is not disputing this, but the government body must make the final decision. She said that there is no paper trail that this process has happened. She said that she would like an explanation from the Chairman of the Legislature as to what this body should do in regards to this situation? Chairman Franzese said that this is not a settled issue at this point. She said that at the end of the year, the Treasurer has a resolution that allows her to transfer money to balance accounts. She said that within that adopting resolution, the Treasurer felt that she had enough money, so she went ahead and authorized the payment of that voucher. She said that we do have to pay the bonding attorney for his work, but ---PAGE BREAK--- the Legislature indicated at the time of the bonding, that if there is anyway we don't have to proceed with the bond, we wouldn't. Legislator Hastings said that the Treasurer does not have the ability to remove money from fund balance without the Legislative body voting on it first. She said that she is asking the question that if this happened on February 17th, why hasn't this Legislature been aware of that? Nancy Peters, County Treasurer, said that she has the right to pay for anything at any time and bond for it later. She said that there is no reason why she could not pay for this, whether we bond for it or not. She said that if there is a problem that we did not go ahead with the bonding, that she would go ahead and bond and pay the interest every year. Legislator Hastings stated that was not her question, she questioned when the legislative approval for this was taken. She said she was unaware that this bill was paid this way. Chairman Franzese said the Legislature did vote on a resolution at the end of the year, which unfortunately is blank, to allow the Treasurer to transfer funds within budgets. Any monies left at the end of that year can be used or accumulated for fund balance. She said that the resolution is then filed with the Clerk once the Treasurer has done her balancing of accounts. Legislator Hastings reiterated the need for Legislative approval. Nancy Peters said that this was discussed previously and to pay from fund balance was the desire and intent of the people that were in attendance at the meeting when the financing of the tower was discussed. She said that if this is not what they want her to do, then she has the option to bond, because the final report is not finished yet. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that some of them did advocate paying the tower out of the fund balance. He said that he knew that there was a resolution to bond for the tower, so was surprised to learn that we paid for the tower out of fund balance. He said that he is in agreement that we would have supported Nancy in her actions, but why are we paying for bond fees and what do we do with the bond resolution? Nancy Peters said that the only thing that she has paid in conjunction with the bond is a bond fee to the attorney, which amounted to $470.00. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked when the bill was paid? Gail Willis, Clerk, said that it went through the March audit. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked the Chairman if she was informed at that time that the bill was being paid out of fund balance? Chairman Franzese said that at the end of May, Legislator Halpin and herself had a brief meeting with the Treasurer, at which time they found out. Legislator Hastings said that if she understood it correctly from the State, that when you make a resolution to bond, you can bond for half of it, or you can not bond at all. The point is you can't go over the bond amount. However, there needs to be a paper trail and there isn't one and this Legislative body should have known about the amount of money being spent. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 9:35 P.M.: Fred Yahn asked if the staggered terms resolution will be brought back again later for a vote? Chairman Franzese said that it would not be considered again this year. Public Participation ended at 9:44 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk ---PAGE BREAK--- SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 1995 The September 15, 1995 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 9:30 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Karius and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. PRESENTATION - JANET GIERING OF NYSAC AND KAREN HOLLENBECK OF KINNEY ASSOCIATES - 9:34 A.M.: Janet Giering reported that there is new information on the Federal Maximization Program. She said they are currently working in 44 counties to increase revenues for state and county expenditures. She said they have contracted with 14 companies to complete this work. The reason for this is that the State and Federal Governments are implementing block grants, which will diminish the amounts of revenues currently coming to the counties. Janet proceeded to introduce Karen Hollenbeck of Kinney Associates, one of the companies that is actually doing the maximization program. Karen Hollenbeck said that what is projected to take place with the Welfare Reform Act is those who currently fall under EAF and Title IV will all fall under one umbrella, Title I. She said with that, a set amount of monies will come out to the States and the States will in turn disseminate that money down to the local municipalities for continuation of services to those families deemed needing help. In addition to the Title I block grant, there is also a Medicaid block grant. Again there will be a set amount of money that will come down from Federal Government to the State and then on down to the local municipalities. We have to recognize that we will not have as much money come October 1, 1995 to work with as is currently being spent. The tax assistance for the Title I Block Grant will be based on expenditures committed to the Federal Government for reimbursement for federal fiscal year 1994, which are for claims for October 1993 through September 1994. Medicaid will be based on federal fiscal year 1995. One of the key things to remember for the Medicaid program is that there are going to be drastic changes taking place to the SSI program. She said that there are going to be many restrictions in this program for people who are currently in receipt of SSI. Individuals who have drug and alcohol related problems and/or later on have medical problems, will no longer be eligible for SSI. Without eligibility for SSI, they will not be entitled to Medicaid eligibility. This will fall onto the responsibility of the State. Moving onto the impact on New York State, more services will be placed on the County and State, without federal aid reimbursement. She said that sometime during the year, the money will fall short. She said that the program structures on how federal grants may be used will change. She said that the new block grants can be shifted to other programs, so their will be some flexibility in using the monies where they are most needed. She said that there is very little time left to maximize the current federal monies. Up to October 1, 1995, they can identify people who are eligible for reimbursement. She said that two programs that are good examples are Pre-K and Early Intervention. Getting the claims in before the end of September will allow for maximization under the present system. She stated that the 94/95 school year is eligible for medicaid reimbursement. She said that ---PAGE BREAK--- with the expansion of EAF, they have worked with the Department of Social Services, but have not been able to link this with other departments that also do this. She said that children on probation do not necessarily meet EAF requirements. She stated that the definition of EAF is very broad and that the linkage between departments is not occurring. She said that this is what is being offered in their program. She said that NYSAC is offering counties the assistance to be able to generate revenues. She said that currently 44+ counties are participating. She stated that everyone will be facing less financial resources in the coming years. The program being offered will generate additional federal monies to use to offset additional costs that will begin after October 1, 1995. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked if they were familiar with any counties having reconfigured their budgets? Karen stated that by contracting with the counties, they are striving to get these federal monies into the budgets. She said that they want to identify the children who qualify for EAF. Chairman Franzese stated that this will be a one-year contract for consulting purposes. Anne Balch, Commissioner of Social Services, said that they have to have the clients to have the expenditures. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked if they had a ballpark figure as to what our county would receive? Karen said that each county is different, even if they are comparative in size with another county. She said that her ballpark guess would be between $150,000 and $200,000. Sheriff Maloney asked if all the work had to be completed within the next two weeks? Karen stated that most of the work would be completed in that time period. Anne Balch asked how much work will be incurred by the departments? Karen stated that her company will prepare the majority of the administrative paperwork. Legislator Hastings asked what if the federal government finds out that this has been done and they decide to come through and sanction the county? Karen stated that their fee is only based on the portion that is retained and that they hold out an audit reserve for these instances. She said that they are not looking to open new cases. She said that family court children, by virtue of coming through probation, constitute emergency assistance. Ron Alexander, Probation Director, said that in all actuality, they are looking at a much larger number of participants than what was originally expected. Legislator Hastings asked if this was really going to make a difference in Schuyler County for receiving grants and will it really benefit us? Ron Alexander said that he thought that there is a wider net and that they will be receiving more money than what was originally thought. He said that it sounds like NYSAC will be doing the majority of the work, which will not add any strain to the departments. Legislator Fitzsimmons felt that the federal government is not supporting the State or us the way they used to. Janet Geiring said that NYSAC is working with the Legislators and the Governor on this and that is why John Zagame is the project manager for this program. She said that this is their way of bringing more monies into the counties. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that NYSAC should be providing this service to the counties for free instead of charging the fee that is being charged. He said that he is appreciative of the support, but NYSAC should look to do this without adding another tax to the counties. Chairman Franzese said that they are charging because they are paying private contractors to do this job. She said that the State will be paying a share of the fee. MOTION by Fitzsimmons to reconsider the failed resolution, SECOND by Young. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 337 Motion by Karius, Second by Smith. RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING CALL BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the following item of business: 1. Approval of agreement between the New York State Association of Counties and Schuyler County for the conduct of a Revenue Maximization Program. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 338 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES AND SCHUYLER COUNTY FOR THE CONDUCT OF A REVENUE MAXIMIZATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), in anticipation of changes in federal Medicaid and welfare legislation, has formed a team of professionals to provide counties with assistance to help them maximize current federal revenues before October 1, 1995, and WHEREAS, NYSAC will help Schuyler County examine departmental expenditures outside of the Department of Social Services for children who receive public assistance currently receiving no federal match for reimbursement under the Federal Emergency Aid to Families program, and WHEREAS, NYSAC and its sub-contractors are paid only on the basis of new federal revenues retained as a result of this project, and WHEREAS, they will assist counties in preparation and submission of federal reimbursement as possible under the old reimbursement formula, and WHEREAS, New York State has agreed to share in the costs of the counties revenue generation activities in proportion to the financial benefit and consistent with state law governing reimbursement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be directed to sign the agreement between the New York State Association of Counties and Schuyler County for the conduct of a Revenue Maximization Program as per the September 1, 1995 proposed agreement, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-1. (Name of No: Hastings) ---PAGE BREAK--- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 1995 The September 20, 1995 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:57 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Smith and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present except for Legislators Hastings and Halpin who were excused. County Attorney Coleman was excused. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. RESOLUTION NO. 339 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Karius. RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING CALL BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the following item of business: 1. Accept/Reject Bids of 1995 Tax Sale Auction VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 340 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT TAX AUCTION BIDS WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Treasurer is now holding tax deeds on certain properties which are three or more years delinquent in tax payments, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature had contracted for the auction sale of these properties and such sale was conducted on September 16, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature accepts the following bids: BIDDER'S NAME: Haefele, Lee D. BIDDER'S ADDRESS: P.O. Box 312, Spencer, N.Y. 14883 AMOUNT OF BID: $6,100.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- FORMER OWNER: Richard E. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 102-0623-00/99.14-1-21 LOCATION: Catharine BIDDER'S NAME: Church of Nazarene BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 405 South Madison Ave., Watkins Glen, N.Y. 14891 AMOUNT OF BID: $ 300.00 FORMER OWNER: Reed, Arthur & Isabel PARCEL ID NUMBER: 301-0831-01/65.13-4-12 LOCATION: Dix BIDDER'S NAME: Lutomske, Joseph F. BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 2879 Townsend Rd., Watkins Glen, N.Y. 14891 AMOUNT OF BID: $5,700.00 FORMER OWNER: S.P.C.A. c/o Charles F. Yahn PARCEL ID NUMBER: 303-3353-00/75.-1-13.22 LOCATION: Dix BIDDER'S NAME: Williams, Roger D. BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 6289 Wardner Corners Rd., Valois, N.Y. 14888 AMOUNT OF BID: $ 900.00 FORMER OWNER: Harris, Kenneth PARCEL ID NUMBER: 401-1715-01/3.-1-10 LOCATION: Hector BIDDER'S NAME: Wright, Edwin A. & Hazel I. BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 5970 Stilwell Road, Trumansburg, N.Y. 14886 AMOUNT OF BID: $16,000.00 FORMER OWNER: MacDonald, Thomas & Shelley PARCEL ID NUMBER: 401-5405-00/15.-1-24.12 LOCATION: Hector BIDDER'S NAME: Searles, Wayne & Betty BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 3820 Shuler Road, Alpine, N.Y. 14805 AMOUNT OF BID: $4,400.00 FORMER OWNER: Saccente, Larry PARCEL ID NUMBER: 401-7416-06/47.-1-20.112 LOCATION: Hector BIDDER'S NAME: Hurley, Alan BIDDER'S ADDRESS: P.O. Box 340, Tyrone, N.Y. 14887 AMOUNT OF BID: $ 850.00 FORMER OWNER: Howell, John D. & Patricia M. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 801-2025-00/50.5-1-19 LOCATION: Tyrone ---PAGE BREAK--- BIDDER'S NAME: Kelly, Terri BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 1520 C.R. 23, Watkins Glen, N.Y. 14891 AMOUNT OF BID: $2,900.00 FORMER OWNER: White, Cassius PARCEL ID NUMBER: 801-2226-03/51.-1-36 LOCATION: Tyrone, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Attorney is directed to prepare appropriate deeds and documents pertinent to such conveyance within thirty days of this authorization, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to execute such deeds and attending documents and the Schuyler County Treasurer is authorized to deliver such deeds and attending documents upon full payment of the bid purchase price balance to the County of Schuyler. DISCUSSION: Legislator Young "called for the question." VOTE: Passed 6-0. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1995 The October 10, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Fitzsimmons and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 6:33 P.M.: Phil Patterson, Civil Service Commissioner, on Introduction No. 5, Change the form of Civil Service, felt that by doing this, it would cost the County money. He said that the department would have to hire another person and felt that it would not be advantageous to do so. Legislator Halpin said that at this point another person would not need to be hired, but that there are no guarantees. Chairman Franzese said that this is just an opportunity to find out how people feel about the possibility of changing and to receive their input. She said that this promotes a study once and for all. Lloyd Prosperi, Civil Service Commission, on same introduction, said that he does not see where by doing this, it would expedite things being accomplished. He said that the commission holds Special Meetings to accomplish processing in a timely manner. He said that at present, the Executive Secretary/Personnel Director has a lot of responsibilities and if more were added, she would not be able to do the job. He felt that ---PAGE BREAK--- this would also put a lot more responsibility on the other people in that department. Chairman Franzese said that this process takes a year to accomplish. She said that we have to receive input from the towns, villages and schools. Casey Creamer on Introduction No. 33, National Forest, asked how much reduction are we looking for? Legislator Burnside said that this could not be defined and that they have to speak in generalities. He said that he did not like the word moratorium, so this was a compromise. He said that the intent is to tell them to slow down. Casey Creamer said that instead of focusing on the right of people to sell their land, we need to ask for payment in lieu of taxes. Legislator Karius said that Congressman Houghton said to not look for any increases in this area. Legislator Hastings said that we need to look at the whole picture; are we looking at the sales tax that the National Forest brings into the County? Casey Creamer on Introduction No. 6, County Manager, asked if this was just to create a line item or to actually create the position? Legislator Halpin said that this is just to start the process. She said this is not a budgeted item and that we need to find out if there is support for the position. Casey Creamer said that on the issue of staggered terms, if this occurred, no one would have to worry about one legislature creating a budget for a new legislature coming in the next year. Chairman Franzese said that this issue is not dead and that it has been referred back to committee for further study. Public Participation ended at 6:51 p.m. PRESENTATION - RICHARD REHBERG, BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY - PROPERTY AND PERSONAL/INCOME WAGE TAX - 6:53 P.M: Mr. Rehberg said that a different study had been done in Broome County. He said that this looks at costs for personal income tax versus a property tax. He said that he is here to look into the advantage or disadvantage for this County. He said that Professor Kim would be the director of this study, working along with Mr. Swayze. At this point, Mr. Rehberg turned the presentation over to Professor Kim. Professor Kim said that he has a Masters Degree in Economics. He found State and local fiscal responsibilities to be an interesting area and that it is a strong need in the local area. He is looking into ways for the local area to deal with fiscal responsibilities being placed on them. He said that the idea may be that an income tax may be more equitable. He would perform an analysis based on County data for the study. Chairman Franzese asked if Professor Kim is responsible for getting the data? Professor Kim said that the Research Assistants will get the data. Chairman Franzese asked if it was feasible to obtain all the incomes from the people who work outside of the County? Professor Kim said that he may be able to contact the Albany office to get this information. Mr. Rehberg said that he would need an estimate of the gross County income. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that the clear idea is not to generate more taxes, but to generate a more equitable means of paying them. He said that 50% of employed residents work outside of the County. He asked if there are other County's who do this? Professor Kim said that he knows of other States that do this. He said that collection can be either through the State or locally. People that do not own property are included in this also. Chairman Franzese said that the tax would be taken out up front, and that people would not have to worry about losing their property. Legislator Young said that it is more sensible to pay income tax versus a property tax. Mr. Rehberg said that this could be piggy backed on the State tax. Casey Creamer asked what this kind of study is going to cost? Mr. Rehberg said that their proposal is set at $3,500. Chairman ---PAGE BREAK--- Franzese said that in the resolution it states "not to exceed $3,500." Mr. Rehberg said that the amount needs to be adjusted because expenses are not definite. He said a study like this will incur some expenses and that the department cannot be tied down to $500. Legislator Halpin said that there have been other contracts with caps and if an increase is needed, it can be authorized at a later date. Legislator Karius asked if Broome County was interested in doing this? Mr. Rehberg said that it did receive a lot of attention, but they decided not to implement this right now. Casey Creamer asked if it was legal to implement this? County Attorney Coleman said that the State would have to agree to us doing this. Casey said that corporations need to be included in this. Professor Kim said that he provides some type of estimate, but the County has to negotiate with the corporations. Legislator Burnside noted that Senator Kuhl supports this concept. Presentation ended at 7:26 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 341 Motion by Burnside, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 11, 1995 REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 1995 SPECIAL MEETING AND SEPTEMBER 20, 1995 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes from the September 11, 1995 Regular Meeting, September 15, 1995 Special Meeting and September 20, 1995 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 342 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL'S (PIC) TITLE IIC EXEMPLARY YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM WHEREAS, Schuyler County has at times been considered to have the highest youth unemployment rate of any county in New York State including the counties of the New York City area, and WHEREAS, the Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Private Industry Council (CSS-PIC) awards grants for employment of youth, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau after seven years of administering the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program (SYETP) along with their involvement with the Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS) and Runaway and Homeless Youth Act Program, is familiar with the "at risk" and low-income teenagers in need of this employment program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Youth Bureau be authorized to apply for CSS-PIC Exemplary Youth Program (EYP) Funds for the 1995- 96 school year, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute any documents necessary to secure these EYP funds through CSS-PIC, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 343 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - STOP DWI ACCOUNT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, certain funds are allocated for Stop DWI patrols through a contract with the Village of Watkins Glen and paid out of the Stop DWI account, and WHEREAS, some of these funds were erroneously appropriated in account no. 3315.113 and need to be transferred into account no. 3315.540. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $4,992.00 from account no. 3315.113 to account no. 3315.540. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 344 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: CORRECT GRANT REVENUE ACCOUNT NUMBERS - PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Office was notified that several grants that it receives through the New York State Department of Health have federal funding sources, and WHEREAS, the Public Health Office needs to correct grant revenue account numbers that were previously established in order to record the source of the funds it receives accurately. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to correct the grant revenue account numbers as noted below and to transfer revenue previously posted to incorrect accounts: Estimated Revenue Account No. Account Description - 15,000 4010.4401-4021 ICHAP/EI 1995-96 + 15,000 4010.4451-4021 Early Intervention 95-96 - 25,000 4010.3451-4022 Lead 1995-96 + 25,000 4010.4401-4022 - 18,000 4010.3401-4014 Immunization + 18,000 4010-1689-4014 ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 345 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: PROCEED TO CHANGE THE FORM OF CIVIL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY WHEREAS, the Administrative Committee has studied the concept of changing the form of Civil Service administration from a Civil Service Commission to a Personnel Officer for Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, it is deemed that all jurisdictions under the auspices of the Schuyler County Civil Service administration will be better served by the elimination of the time consuming procedures and scheduling provisions of the commission form of administration, and WHEREAS, it is deemed that those seeking employment, awaiting test results, and needing to fill vacancies would be provided assistance in a more timely and efficient manner by the Personnel Officer form of administration, and WHEREAS, Civil Service Law Section 16 requires that the Legislature authorize withdrawal from the existing form of administration and the election to establish the administration of Civil Service by a Personnel Officer who is appointed for a six year term, and WHEREAS, the effective date of such election to change the form of administration shall not be less than one year from the time of such election, and WHEREAS, such election for a change of form of administration may be revoked any time within six months after the date on which such election is made should further study indicate the change is not advisable, and WHEREAS, the process of changing the form of administration should include discussion with the Towns, Villages, School Districts and Appointing Authorities on the advantages and disadvantages to making the change, and WHEREAS, the process requires holding public hearings and enacting a Local Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the process for changing the form of Civil Service administration be initiated by the Executive Secretary of the Civil Service Commission and the County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the process shall be set in motion to establish an effective date of December 31, 1996. ---PAGE BREAK--- DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin said that she appreciated the Commissioner's comments and that change is hard. She said that we need to look at the gains. She said that they contemplated doing this long ago. Everyone can agree that time is money and that decisions can be made more quickly with one person versus three. She said that meetings are hard to schedule and that the time that is gained would be significant. She said there have been some concerns voiced that one person making the decisions would be politically motivated to make certain choices. She said that all decisions are based on the specifications and that they must be adhered to. She stated that this resolution only begins the process and we want to hear what the public has to say. She urged the Legislators to vote yes on this resolution and added that a local law must be enacted and that this is not a final action. Legislator Burnside said that the turn around time on an application right now is horrendous. He also stated that he understands that the commission has a specific procedure they must follow, so hopefully by doing this, the turn around time will be cut drastically. VOTE: Passed 6-2. (Names of Noes: Hastings, Smith) RESOLUTION NO. 346 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: SUPPORT THE CREATION OF THE POSITION OF COUNTY MANAGER WHEREAS, Schuyler County government operates under the committee system, and WHEREAS, it is cumbersome, confusing and inefficient for eight people to implement policy and programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature supports the creation of the position of County Manager, pending titling of said position by the Civil Service Commission, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the duties statement, after approval of the same by the Legislature, shall be provided to the Civil Service Commission so that the titling and classification process may proceed and that an exempt classification be requested, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Attorney be directed to draft an introductory local law to effectuate the results of the job description and classification. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 347 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE COPIER LEASE PROGRAM WITH KEX COPY SOURCE - LEGISLATURE WHEREAS, the current lease purchase agreement with Xerox for the copier in the Legislative Office has expired, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, after extensive study, it is recommended to enter into a copy management program with Kex Copy Source. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement with Kex Copy Source for a Canon 6030 Copier in the Legislative Office effective September 28, 1995 for three years at a cost of $.0325 per copy plus $.016 per copy if over 10,000 copies per month, to include all necessary service (parts and labor included), copy drums, and black toner; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 348 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - LEGISLATURE WHEREAS, a chair in the Legislative Office needs to be replaced. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $100.00 from Legislative account no. 1010.431 (Supplies) to account no. 1010.200 (equipment) for the purchase of a new chair in the Legislative Office, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the metal swivel chair in the Office of the Deputy Clerk of the Legislature be declared surplus. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 349 Motion by Smith, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: CHANGE OF TITLE FOR POSITION AT OFFICE FOR AGING WHEREAS, the Director of the Office for Aging requested the Schuyler County Civil Service Commission to review the position of Sr. Account Clerk Typist (Grade XII) to determine if the duties had changed significantly enough to merit reclassification, and WHEREAS, upon review of the job classification questionnaire submitted by the incumbent and the appointing authority, the Civil Service Commission did reclassify the position title to be Office Manager (Grade XX). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does acknowledge the Civil Service Commission's action, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position title of Barbara VanAlstine become Office Manager effective October 10, 1995 and that the salary shall be $19,266, funding available in the 1995 OFA budget account no. 6772.100. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 350 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: UPGRADE OF CIVIL SERVICE CLERK POSITION WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Civil Service Commission reviewed the duties, qualifications and responsibilities of the position of Civil Service Clerk (currently Grade XI) and recommends the position be upgraded to Grade XVI, and WHEREAS, it is also the recommendation of the Administrative Committee that the position be upgraded to Grade XVI. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the position of Civil Service Clerk be upgraded to Grade XVI effective January 1, 1996 and that the 1996 salary shall be adjusted by the addition of $500 for the upgrade per the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 351 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY OF COUNTY ATTORNEY'S CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY WHEREAS, the County Attorney's Secretary has submitted her resignation effective the close of business on October 16, 1995, and WHEREAS, said resignation has been accepted with considerable regret, and WHEREAS, there is an immediate need to fill this position, and WHEREAS, the former County Attorney's Confidential Secretary, Barbara Klemann- Caldwell, is willing and able to accept such appointment effective October 10, 1995, and WHEREAS, it is essential that the replacement be given the maximum possible training in order to serve the best interest of County government and insure that a smooth transition be effected, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Personnel and the Administrative Committee that the 1995 salary for Barbara Klemann-Caldwell as Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney shall be based on $20,000 per annum, and WHEREAS, the necessary funds are available in the County Attorney's 1995 budget to fund said training period and salary differential. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the appointment of Barbara Klemann- Caldwell as Confidential Secretary Trainee to the County Attorney by said County Attorney is hereby approved effective October 10, 1995 at the 1995 salary of $20,000 per annum, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature acknowledge the appointment by James P. Coleman, County Attorney of Barbara Klemann-Caldwell as Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney effective October 17, 1995 at the above- mentioned salary rate, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $880.00 be transferred from account no. 1420.407 to account no. 1420.100 to cover the cost of the above-described training period and the increased salary for the remainder of 1995. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 352 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: ACCEPT AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED FACILITIES MASTER PLAN FOR CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE WHEREAS, the State University of New York requires all Community Colleges to prepare a Facilities Master Plan at least every five years, and WHEREAS, the last Master Plan prepared for Corning Community College was completed in 1989, and WHEREAS, Corning Community College has engaged Joy, McCoola and Zilch Architects and Planners (formerly Robert Joy and Associates) to develop and prepare a current Facilities Master Plan, and WHEREAS, the Architects and Planners have worked with State University Construction Fund and the Corning Community College faculty and administration to develop a Facilities Master Plan intended to meet the College needs during the next five years, and WHEREAS, the amended Facilities Master Plan was presented to members of the Schuyler Corrections, Reformation & Education Committee at the Committee's regular meeting on September 15, 1995, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler Corrections, Reformation & Education Committee accepted and recommended approval of the amended Facilities Master Plan for Corning Community College. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature accepts and approves the amended Facilities Master Plan prepared by Joy, McCoola and Zilch, as ---PAGE BREAK--- described per attached letter received by Dr. Eduardo Marti dated September 27, 1995, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Eduardo T. Marti, President, Corning Community College, One Academic Drive, Corning, NY 14830-3297. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 353 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO COUNTY VETERANS BURIAL FUND WHEREAS, the burial account fund for the Veterans Agency is depleted and there was a bill submitted from the Burdett Funeral Home to pay for the burial expenses of a veteran who died May 18, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $1955.45 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to account number 6510.0386. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 354 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: PROCLAMATION FOR TEPPCO (TEXAS EASTERN PRODUCTS PIPELINE COMPANY) WHEREAS, Texas Eastern Products Pipeline Company's (TEPPCO's) Watkins Glen Terminal is celebrating its 30th anniversary of operation, and WHEREAS, efficient transportation and storage of petroleum products are necessary to meet the energy needs of America, and WHEREAS, the terminal and its employees have played and will continue to play an important part in the economic and community well-being of Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, for 30 years, the terminals have transported more than 9 billion gallons of propane, and WHEREAS, TEPPCO has been and will continue to be committed to the safety and economic growth of Schuyler County, where its employees live and work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby proclaim Tuesday, October 24, 1995, as TEPPCO day. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 355 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY - LEGISLATURE WHEREAS, this Legislature wishes to have a study done to compare and evaluate the economic feasibility of the real property tax and the income or wage tax as the major sources of revenue for Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, Binghamton University will conduct this study to include substantive reviews of the literature of these two forms of taxation at county level, informed discussions of the economic implications of an income or wage tax for Schuyler County, and appropriate numerical simulations of tax yields based on varying specified assumptions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to execute a contract with Professor Sung Chul Kim, Master of Public Administration, Binghamton University for a Property and Personal Income/Wage Tax: A Feasibility Study for Schuyler County, at a cost not to exceed $3,500 including mileage for the contract period 11/1/95-5/96; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $3,500 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Legislative account no. 1010.435. DISCUSSION: Legislator Fitzsimmons asked if our Planner had been consulted on this issue? Legislator Young said that she had not been involved with this. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that his only hesitation is touching base with our own Planner and checking on her capabilities. Legislator Young said that our Planner has a lot do as it is, and that he is not sure if she could handle this. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that she needs to be brought up to speed in this. Legislator Young said that he would notify her of what has been happening. VOTE: Passed 5-3. (Names of Noes: Hastings, Karius, Smith) RESOLUTION NO. 356 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings. RE: AUTHORIZE REPAIR OF ELEVATOR AT RUC - BUILDINGS & GROUNDS WHEREAS, the elevator at the Rural Urban Center is in need of immediate repair. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor be authorized to accept the quote from Downey-Goodlein for replacement of the entire jack assembly on the Rural Urban Center elevator at a cost of $13,500, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $13,500 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Buildings and Grounds account no. 1620.490. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 357 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings. RE: AMEND CONTRACT WITH MILLER ASSOCIATES TO ADD PRESCHOOL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Office has a contract with Miller Associates to provide preschool speech therapy, and wold like to amend this contract to add preschool occupational therapy services at the rate of $40 per half-hour session from September 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be authorized to execute an amendment to the contract for Miller Associates to add preschool occupational therapy services at the rate of $40 per half-hour session from September 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 358 Motion by Karius, Second by Hastings. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Public Health Office is requesting a transfer of funds from 4010.100, Public Health, to 4054.100, Early Intervention Services, to have an accounting of nursing time spent on direct service coordination activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $2,000 from account no. 4010.100 to account no. 4054.100. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 359 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: APPROVAL OF SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #1 ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature approved of a proposed Agricultural District #1 located in the Towns of Hector and Montour at the Regular Meeting on June 12, 1995, and WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature submitted the required materials for State certification of the District to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets on June 19, 1995, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner has determined that the District, being consistent with State environmental and comprehensive plans, policies and objectives, is eligible for districting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature accepts the Commissioner's findings and hereby approves creation of proposed Agricultural District and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accord with Section 303 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, the District becomes effective on the day that this resolution is passed by the Schuyler County Legislature. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 360 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 130 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 41 HIGHWAY UNIT POSITIONS 18 FULL-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 32 PART-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 10 APPOINTMENTS: EFFECTIVE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Schultz, Margaret Public Health Educator Home Health 09/11/95 22,615 Prov Stacker-Hasty, Mildred Personal Care Aide II Home Health 07/24/95 12,893 Perm Carnes, Dustin Mech. Helper Highway 08/07/95 9.12 NCC Hunt, Sharon Youth Employ. Tr. Coor. Youth Bureau 09/25/95 10.6617 Rein 09/29/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- APPOINTED OFFICIALS: Fiorille, Alfonso Director of RPTS RPTA 10/1/95 26,850 Term 09/30/2001 TEMPORARY: Landry, William Laborer 09/13/95 5.00 Temp 12/13/95 Bleiler, Kevin Youth Counselor Youth Bureau 06/30/95 10.2714 Temp 08/31/95 Rekczis, W. Laborer Highway 09/18/95 7.00 Temp 12/18/95 LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Dillon, Michael Heavy Eqmt. Operator Highway 09/05/95 (Return from Disability) Barrett, James F. Heavy Eqmt. Operator Highway 09/05/95 (Return from worker's comp) REMOVALS: Claire, Eric A. Seasonal Laborer Highway 08/31/95 (End of Seasonal Appt.) BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 361 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH PERRY AND SWARTWOOD INSURANCE CONSULTANTS - LEGISLATURE WHEREAS, the County is in receipt of comparative quotes for GHI health insurance and has heard presentations on the same, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County is faced with an unaffordable $200,000 budgetary increase in this employee benefit alone, and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County and its taxpayers to find ways to absorb some of this cost. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign a contract with Perry and Swartwood Insurance Consultants at a cost of $75 per hour, not to exceed $1,500, for review and analysis of Schuyler County's GHI health insurance costs and development of options to reduce the same as outlined in the October 1, 1995 letter of intent; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $1,500 from contingency account no. 1990.5 to Legislative account no. 1010.435. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 362 Motion by Smith, Second by Burnside. RE: OFFICIALLY PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 15, 1995 THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 1995 AS CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION WEEK AND TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF ITS THEME "CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION . . . WORKING TO STRENGTHEN NEW YORK'S ECONOMY" WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension in Schuyler County is a diverse knowledge- in-action agency which uses the community, its staff, volunteers and university resources to enable county residents to apply knowledge and skills to improve the quality of life, and WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension programs throughout the state touch the lives of millions of New York citizens every year, from preparing young people to be capable, contributing adults, to strengthening parenting skills in families, to helping farm owners and managers improve the bottom lines of their business, and WHEREAS, residents look to Cornell Cooperative Extension as an essential resource, with credible information and practical problem-solving approaches to improve the quality of their lives in the areas of agricultural competitiveness and profitability, protection of our natural resources, including solid waste management, development of youth leadership and support of family living skills. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby proclaims October 15, 1995 through October 21, 1995 as Cornell Cooperative Extension Week, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature further supports and acknowledges the importance of this year's statewide theme, "Cornell Cooperative Extension...Working to Strengthen New York's Economy". VOTE: Passed 8-0. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 363 Motion by Smith, Second by Burnside. RE: ABANDONMENT AND SALE OF C.R. #28 RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler purchased a right-of-way on County Route #28 in 1978, and WHEREAS, an adjacent landowner has requested a portion of the same as an addition to his property, and WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent has determined that 350 feet of the right-of-way can be abandoned because it has no further use for highway purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Highway Law Section 118-a, this Legislature does hereby abandon 350 feet of County Route #28 Right-of-Way to the abutting owner, Victor Peters, Jr., for a purchase price of $920.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to execute the quitclaim deed and any attending documents to effectuate this purchase and transfer as prepared by the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 364 Motion by Smith, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE/TRANSFER FUNDS - STOP DWI PROGRAM WHEREAS, monies have been appropriated in the 1996 STOP D.W.I. budget for the purchase of a patrol vehicle for Stop D.W.I. enforcement, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the cost of new vehicles in 1996 will be approximately $2,500-$3,000 more than the 1995 State Contract, and WHEREAS, a budget revision and an amendment has been obtained from the State of New York so that the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department can purchase a vehicle in 1995 for the purpose of saving this amount of money, and WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Stop D.W.I surplus account for the purchase of such vehicle. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department be authorized to purchase a vehicle under State Contract out of the 1995 D.W.I. budget in the amount of $16,555, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 1996 Stop D.W.I. budget submitted to the state includes an appropriation for a car and, therefore the County Budget must also include this appropriation which will be offset by the appropriation of Stop-D.W.I. fund balance, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Sheriff gives his assurance that these monies will not be spent thus replacing the appropriated fund balance. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 365 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE/TRANSFER FUNDS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the price of the 1996 patrol vehicles for the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department will be approximately $2,500-$3,000 more over the 1995 State Contract price, and WHEREAS, in an effort to save this amount of money from the 1996 budget, the Sheriff would like to purchase a vehicle out of 1995 available funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sheriff of Schuyler County be authorized to purchase a 1995 patrol vehicle under State Contract in the amount of $16,685 and that such funds be transferred from the following accounts in the amounts so indicated: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO. $8,685 3150.456 3110.477 5,000 3150.429 3110.477 3,000 3121., and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that new vehicles purchased in 1995 will replace vehicles currently in the Sheriff's Department and such replacement vehicles will be declared surplus and sold at a later date. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 366 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES WHEREAS, Schuyler County is desirous of retaining Records Management services for the County through December 31, 1995, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, funds remain in Personnel account no. 1410.100 of the Schuyler County Clerk's Office to cover the salary of the Records Manager from October 15, 1995 through December 31, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is authorized to transfer $3,735 from account no. 1410.100 to 1460.100 to extend the Records Manager position until December 31, 1995. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 367 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE FOR MOBILE WORK CREW PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services needs a vehicle from which to operate a mobile work crew program, and WHEREAS, the Department has exhausted sources for obtaining a used vehicle through government surplus programs, and WHEREAS, it is imperative that the project get started. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department is authorized to purchase a 1990 Dodge Ram 15 passenger van from Finger Lakes Auto for $5,000, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute the following transfers: Amount From Account No. To Account No. $5,000 6135.4 JOB 6010.204 Equipment $1,000 6135-3635 State Aid 6010-3610 Adm. $3,000 6135-4635 Federal Aid 6010-4610 Adm. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 368 Motion by Burnside, Second by Karius. RE: RECOGNIZE AND CLARIFY ORIGINAL INTENT FOR FINANCING MICROWAVE TOWER WHEREAS, it was necessary to have a bond resolution (per Res. No. 378-9/12/94) for the purchase of the microwave tower because there was not a surplus of revenues over the amount estimated in the 1994 budget. However, in discussion it was indicated that the desire of the Legislature was to not bond for the tower if our surplus was sufficient to ---PAGE BREAK--- maintain a solid fund balance thus allowing the County to save the fees and interest expense incurred in bonding and renewing bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Legislature wishes to clarify that it approves of the necessary transfers at 1994 year end to accomplish the payment of the tower from fund balance. VOTE: Passed 6-2. (Names of Noes: Hastings, Smith) RESOLUTION NO. 369 Motion by Burnside, Second by Karius. RE: ESTABLISH POLICY FOR DEFAULT ON INSTALLMENT AGREEMENTS - TREASURER'S OFFICE WHEREAS, there are agreements on properties that would have been in the tax auction that are now in default, and WHEREAS, it was the intent of the local law authorizing delinquent taxes to be paid in installments to extend to taxpayers the opportunity to bring their taxes to a current status and not just to avoid foreclosure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that whenever a property that would have been subject to tax deed, had there not been an installment agreement goes into default, the County Treasurer is to proceed with the necessary steps (i.e. searches, notifications, etc.) to take said tax deed, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that after the tax deed has been recorded the County Legislature will proceed to sell these properties by advertising for sealed bids. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 370 Motion by Burnside, Second by Karius. RE: AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 191-94 RE-AFFIRM COMMITMENT OF SCHUYLER COUNTY TO REDEC WHEREAS, Resolution No. 191-94 commits Schuyler County funding through the Economic Development Administration for REDEC, which has now changed to the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Community and Economic Development Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 191-94 be amended to read as follows: ---PAGE BREAK--- "WHEREAS, Schuyler County supports the Regional Economic Development and Energy Corporation's revolving loan fund through the United States Department of Agricultural Rural Community and Economic Development Program, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County budgeted $15,000 in the 1994 Budget to provide local match funding for this program, and WHEREAS, notice has been received that REDEC will not be funded in fiscal year 1994 and the recapitalization request will be resubmitted in June 1994 for funding in fiscal year 1995 which begins October 1st. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby reaffirm its continued support of the REDEC revolving loan fund and will again provide the $15,000 matching local funds in the 1995 Budget." VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 371 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL $47,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, NEW YORK TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL COST OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF PORTIONS OF VARIOUS COUNTY BUILDINGS IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO APPROPRIATE 1995 FUND BALANCES IN THE FUTURE TO DEFRAY SUCH ADDITIONAL COST BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler, New York, as follows: Section 1. The reconstruction of portions of various County buildings in and for the County of Schuyler, New York, including furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus necessary therefor and also including other improvements incidental thereto, is now hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $187,252. Section 2. SEQR DETERMINATION: It is hereby determined that the aforesaid purposes constitute Type II Actions under the SEQR regulations of the State of New York which will not have a significant impact upon the environment. Section 3. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost shall be as follows: a) By the issuance of the $140,252 serial bonds of said County heretofore authorized and issued therefore; and b) By the issuance of an additional $47,000 serial bonds of said County, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law; provided, however, ---PAGE BREAK--- the power to appropriate 1995 fund balances to defray such additional cost, including the power to redeem any or all obligations issued pursuant to this resolution from such 1995 fund balances, is hereby delegated to the County Treasurer. Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probably usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 12(a)(2) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law; provided, however, that such fifteen year period shall be computed from April 15, 1994, the date of issuance of the aforesaid $140,252 serial bonds, there having been no bond anticipation notes issued prior thereto. Section 5. The faith and credit of said County of Schuyler, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds a the same respectively become due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level or declining debt service, shall be determined by the County Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of such County. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Treasurer shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or ---PAGE BREAK--- 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in the Watkins Review and Express, the official newspaper of such County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 372 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR OFFICE FOR THE AGING AND RURAL URBAN CENTER RENOVATIONS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 322-95 authorized advertisement for bids for renovation work at the Office for the Aging and Rural Urban Center, and WHEREAS, bids were received and reviewed by the Finance Committee and at a Special Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of Demjanec and Association Architects and the Buildings and Grounds Committee, that the bids for the Office for the Aging and Rural Urban Center renovations be accepted as follows: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK Keuka Construction $ 99,350 w/ Alternate #1 MECHANICAL WORK HMI Mechanical $ 17,690 w/ Alternate #1 ELECTRICAL WORK John Mills Electric $ 9,890 w/ Alternate and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK McGuire & Bennett, Inc. $112,407 w/ Alternate #1 Nelson & Streeter $ 99,475 w/ Alternate #1 JM Wheeler Construction $101,182 w/ Alternate #1 ---PAGE BREAK--- MECHANICAL WORK JT Kennedy $ 20,650 w/ Alternate #1 Postler & Jaeckle $ 20,198 w/ Alternate #1 ELECTRICAL WORK Shisler Electric $ 11,200 w/ Alternate and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign any and all contracts relative to the above accepted bids, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 373 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: RESOLUTION REQUESTING A REDUCTION ON LAND ACQUISITION IN SCHUYLER COUNTY WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes National Forest has accelerated its purchase of large tracts of taxable acreage, and WHEREAS, the acquisition of the tracts removes them from the local tax rolls, thereby increasing the tax burden on the rest of the tax parcels that remain in private hands, and WHEREAS, this Legislature wishes to acknowledge similar resolutions adopted by the Town of Hector, Farm Bureau and the Grange and join in their efforts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby request that Senators Moynihan and D'Amato and Congressman Houghton seek a reduction in the rate of procurement of lands by the Finger Lakes National Forest, and further request a more equitable "Payment in Lieu of Taxes" plan to compensate local governments for lost revenues. VOTE: Passed 5-3. (Names of Noes: Fitzsimmons, Hastings, Smith) RESOLUTION NO. 374 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AMEND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL TO INCLUDE PROCEDURE FOR FINANCING BONDS WHEREAS, there are occasions when the county has to authorize a bond for a capital project, but can subsequently use fund balance if it is determined there is a sufficient amount to use, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Legislature to set a procedure for the same. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby adopt the following procedure to be added to the county's policies and procedures manual: PROCEDURE FOR FINANCING BONDS At the Year's End Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature, the Schuyler County Treasurer will provide to the Legislature a list of bonds that the county has authorized in said year, along with his/her preliminary recommendation for financing same for approval. In March/April of the following year, the Schuyler County Treasurer will provide the amount of fund balance, along with payment(s) therefrom to the Legislature for final review. VOTE: Passed 7-1. (Name of No: Hastings) REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Hastings said that Soil and Water had to come up with $20,000 up front to receive a $78,000 grant. She said that they are lacking $7,000. She asked the Finance Committee Chairman if they can come up with this money so the grant money for weed harvesting is not lost. She said that there are currently two studies being done, one on farm commodity prices and one on taxed farm land. Legislator Hastings passed out a report done by the Real Property Tax Office. She said that Al Fiorille, Department Head for the Real Property Office, has been attending a lot of GIS meetings and that this looks very favorable for this County. She said that the Village of Watkins Glen already contracted to do this. Legislator Burnside reported that the ramp at the RUC building is complete and that there will be ribbon cutting ceremony soon. Legislator Halpin reported that they received three RFP's for auditing services. She said that the Finance Committee is asking each of them to come to the next Legislative Committee meeting and give a presentation. She responded to Legislator Hastings' request for money, that this money has not been appropriated. She said that she hopes before another year is up that the lake owners should be making these decisions. She said that her committee would be remiss if they did not look for this money to give to Soil and Water. Legislator Hastings said that Soil and Water is hoping to be able to reimburse the County. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Tabled Resolution No. 320, Rules of Procedure Notification - One Month Notice - Handling Complaints Received by Legislators. MOTION by Halpin to bring the resolution off the table, SECOND by Franzese. Motion carried seven ayes to one no. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 320 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: RULES OF PROCEDURE MODIFICATION - ONE MONTH NOTICE ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, it is recommended to add the following policy to the Rules of Procedure of the Schuyler County Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that notice of the following addition to the County Legislature's Rules of Procedure be, and hereby is given, pursuant to Rule 29 of said Rules of Procedure: HANDLING COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY LEGISLATORS Employees of Schuyler County strive to provide quality service to the residents of the County and others who seek assistance in County offices. Even though every effort is made to maintain the high standards established, there are occasions when dissatisfaction occurs and a complaint is received regarding an employee. Such complaints shall be referred to the appropriate standing committee who will act in conjunction with the Personnel Director/any legal counsel, mediate and resolve the complaint. DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin thinks that conformity is needed in handling of personnel issues. She said that this will not limit Legislators ability to handle complaints. She said that all this does is establish a process where all complaints go through the Personnel Director, who will help with the process. She said that complaints present liabilities to the County. By establishing a process, we will be made aware of legalities. She encourages support of this resolution. Legislator Smith asked if a department head is considered an employee? Legislator Halpin said yes, that this is geared towards department heads because the department heads have their own procedure for handling complaints about their employees. Legislator Smith said that he has a real problem with directing the complaint to the Personnel Director then have it come back to the legislator. He feels that it should go to the proper committee in conjunction with the Personnel Director. Chairman Franzese asked the sponsors if they had a problem with changing the resolution to convey this. Both Legislators Halpin and Fitzsimmons agreed to the change. Legislator Hastings said that once a County Manager is in place, that he should handle problems with department heads. She does not think that this resolution is necessary and that she will be voting no on this resolution. She said that she would look at this once a County Manager is hired. Legislator Smith pointed out that we do not have a County Manager and that we may not have one. He said that if we do hire one, we can alter the Rules of Procedure, but in the meantime, we have to establish a procedure. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked if we did have a County Manager, how would this affect this resolution? Legislator Halpin said that they have not written the duties of the County Manager, so she is not sure, but said that she would not want the County Manager doing personnel duties. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked if it would be out of procedure for the legislator who received the complaint to pass it onto the committee chair and then notify the Personnel Director? Legislator Smith said that this would be the case if the legislator was not on the committee, but noted that any legislator can interact with any committee. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that it is a good policy, but does not want to preclude a legislator from being able to talk to a department head. Legislator Halpin said that very few limitations can be put on legislators, but if this is adopted, would like the legislators to try to conform to it. She said that in many larger counties the Personnel Director is part ---PAGE BREAK--- of the management team. We have to expect a lot from that person. She said that this person has to act as a management person, this is one reason why we need a County Manager. Legislator Hastings said that the County does not have a Personnel Director. She said we have an Executive Secretary to the Civil Service Commission. She is not sure if this is even legal. Legislator Hastings said that this person does both jobs, but we have not officially given her the proper titling. She said that this person has the duties and responsibilties of both positions. Legislator Fitzsimmons "called for the question." VOTE: Passed 7-1. (Name of No: Hastings) NEW BUSINESS: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 8:48 P.M.: None. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 The November 13, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Hastings and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present except for Legislators Burnside and Smith, who were excused. Assistant County Attorney Dennis Morris was also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 6:33 P.M.: None. RESOLUTION NO. 375 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 10, 1995 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the October 10, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 376 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: AMEND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 1995 BUDGET ACCOUNTS - OFFICE FOR THE AGING ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging budget accounts were established in the fall of 1994 using estimated budget figures before program applications for 1995 were submitted and approved, and WHEREAS, applications have now been approved and are more specific to carry over to the 1995 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to change appropriation and revenue accounts to reflect the latest budget, as follows: Budget Accounts 1995 Modified 1995 Change 401 Contractual $23,195 $22,169 -$1,026 440 Travel $15,290 $15,379 +89 454 Food $66,815 $68,815 +$2,000 REVENUES: Federal Increase - $1,063 VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 377 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: APPROVAL OF THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING 1996 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT AND NEW YORK STATE COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAMS WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has established an Office for the Aging in Schuyler County, and WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging is required to submit an Annual Implementation Plan which includes plans for programs operated by the Office for the Aging, and WHEREAS, the plan requires approval by the Schuyler County Legislature in 1995, and WHEREAS, the Public Hearing on the Annual Implementation Plan was held on October 6th, 1995 at 1:00 p.m., and WHEREAS, none of the Office for the Aging programs will be funded with Federal or State funds until the plan has been approved by the Schuyler County Legislature and submitted to the New York State Office for the Aging and approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature, be and hereby is, authorized to sign those funding applications necessary to carry out the services provided by the Schuyler County Office for the Aging, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign those contracts and agreements necessary to carry out the services ---PAGE BREAK--- provided by the Schuyler County Office for the Aging, upon approval of the contract or agreement by the County Attorney. Schedule of Contracts and agreements as follows: 1. Burdett Area Meal Site - Congregate Meal Space Rental 1/1/96 - 12/31/96 - $180 per month. 2. St. James Episcopal Church - Congregate Meal Space Rental - 1/1/96 - 12/31/96 - $180 per month. 3. Dennis J. Morris - Legal Services for the Elderly - 1/1/96 - 12/31/96 - $4,000. 4. Anne Heist - Registered Dietician, Congregate and Home Delivered Meal Programs - 8 hours per week - 1/1/96 - 12/31/96 - $5,825 plus mileage. 5. Anne Heist - Registered Dietician, SNAP Program - 208 hours per year at $14.00 per hour - 4/1/96 - 3/31/97 - $2,972 plus mileage. 6. Retired Senior Volunteer Program - Escort Service - 1/1/96 - 12/31/96 - $9,230. 7. Richard C. Bornholdt - Planning Consultant - 4/1/96 - 3/31/97 - $4,800 8. Schuyler County Home Health Agency - Homemaker/Personal Care Services - 4/1/96 - 3/31/97 - $24,000 9. Economic Opportunity Program of Chemung and Schuyler Counties - Title V (Senior Community Service Employment Program) - 7/1/96 - 6/30/97 - $23,066 10. Chemung County Office for the Aging - EISEP (Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program) - 4/1/96 - 3/31/97 - $50,500 11. Any other contracts specific to the execution of OFA Annual Implementation Plan VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 378 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH STEUBEN COUNTY FOR NON-SECURE DETENTION - DSS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a renewal agreement with Steuben County for non-secure detention services for the term January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996 at a per diem rate of $140; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that she would like to see this contract for the term of six months, not one year. Chairman Franzese said that this contract was to give Social Services the opportunity to have a place to put children. MOTION by Hastings to change to the length to six months. Motion failed due to lack of Second. Legislator Karius said that Social Services may not even need to use this contract, but would the like to contract to stay at a year. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 379 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FAX MACHINE - DSS ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services needs a fax machine, and WHEREAS, Rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure state that any unappropriated account expenditure shall be forwarded to the Legislature for consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services be, and hereby is, authorized to purchase a Fax Machine at a cost of $250 to be paid from account no. 6010.260. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 380 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: APPROVE SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ANNE BALCH WHEREAS, Anne Balch is on extended leave to recuperate from recent surgery, and WHEREAS, Department Heads and Deputy Department Heads wish to donate their sick leave for Anne's use if she exhausts her own sick leave accrual before she is able to return to work, and WHEREAS, this is a request of Department Heads and Deputy Department Heads, it will not be considered a change in the terms and conditions of employment by any of the parties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does approve the forming of an informal sick leave bank for the benefit of Anne Balch during this period of her extended illness, if needed after her own sick leave is exhausted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each Department Head and Deputy Department Head will be permitted to contribute a maximum of one day of sick leave, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that even though there is a pending petition by Department Heads for a union, this shall be approved without prejudice for this particular employee at this time, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any sick leave not used by Anne Balch shall be credited back equally to all employees who contributed. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 381 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the 286 computer system in the County Attorney's Office is outdated and lacks the capacity of further storage of information or future programs necessary for adequate operation of the County Attorney's Office with other departments in the County, and WHEREAS, the Computer Coordination Committee approved the purchase of a new computer system at a cost of $1,974.53 to replace the outdated 286 system at their September 26, 1995 meeting, and WHEREAS, there is an immediate need to replace said computer system due to lack of storage and in order to take advantage of proper training by the County's Computer Consultant, and WHEREAS, necessary funds are available in the County Attorney's budget to fund said computer system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the purchase of a new computer system for the County Attorney's Office is hereby approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a total of $1,974.53 be transferred from the following account no's. to account no. 1420.0207 to cover the cost of the computer system: $500.00 from 1420.0409; $331.48 from 1420.0410; $5.85 from 1420.0426; $178.11 from 1420.0433; $351.09 from 1420.0438; $65.00 from 1420.0403; $543.00 from 1420.0439. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 382 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: SET DATES - SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE WHEREAS, any alterations to the tentative budget must be by resolution following the deadline for the Finance Committee Report. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Special Meetings of the Schuyler County Legislature be held at 4:30 p.m. on November 17, 1995; 7:00 p.m. on November 21, 1995; and 7:00 p.m. on December 5, 1995 at the Legislative Chambers, Watkins Glen, New York for the following items of business: 1. Allow alterations to the tentative budget for 1996, and 2. Possible action to authorize certain negotiations if allowable, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature be hereby directed to publish appropriate notice of said Special Meetings in the legal newspaper. VOTE: Passed 6-0. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 383 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON COUNTY BUDGET FOR 1996 WHEREAS, a public hearing in respect to the 1996 County Budget is required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing in regard to the 1996 County Budget, as required by Section 359 of the County Law, be held in the Courtroom on the second floor of the Courthouse, Watkins Glen, NY on November 29, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 152 of the County Law that this resolution shall not be effective unless approved by the affirmative vote of at least three- fourths of the total membership of the County Legislature, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if this resolution is approved, the Clerk of the Legislature give appropriate public notice of said hearing, provide at least one hundred copies of the tentative budget, and otherwise comply with the requirements of Section 359 of the County Law. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 384 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: TRANSFER FROM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT - BUILDINGS & GROUNDS WHEREAS, the capital account for the courthouse renovation project is expended, and WHEREAS, there are invoices from said project that need to be paid, and WHEREAS, there is a final bill from R.C. Billings in the amount of $8,015.00 which is overdue and payable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to make the following account transfers: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO. $8,015.00 Account No. 1990.5 Account No. 9950.400 (Trans. To Cap. Accts.) VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 385 Motion by Young, Second by Karius. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH DeMUTH ELECTRIC FOR FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION WHEREAS, the Legislature is committed to the improvement of building safety, and WHEREAS, Simplex Time Recorder Company, the standardized equipment provider for the county, has received three quotes for installation of fire protective equipment in the county office building, and WHEREAS, DeMuth Electric Inc. provided the lowest quote. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign a contract with DeMuth Electric for installation of Simplex Fire Protection equipment in the office building at a cost of $14,870.00 for installation to be paid from the capital account, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 386 Motion by Young, Second by Karius. RE: AMEND 1995 COUNTY BUDGET - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, additional funding has been approved for the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic, the following budget modifications are required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the County Treasurer to create the following accounts: REVENUE Federal Funds 4310.4490 $103,370 EXPENSES Subcontractor 4310.0490 $ 40,000 Security System 4310.0274 $ 15,000 Equipment 4310.200 $ 48,370 $103,370, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the expenditures for these items. VOTE: Passed 6-0. PRESENTATION - VALERIE HOFFMAN - SCHUYLER COUNTY DAIRY PRINCESS - 6:45 P.M.: ---PAGE BREAK--- Ms. Hoffman read a speech that she will be making to the State concerning the dairy business in Schuyler County. She broke down the expenses which are incurred by the dairy farmers and the farming business. She emphasized the point that a lot of people are touched by the farmers. She announced that there will be a "Big Cheese" party on November 19 at 2:30 p.m., and that Legislator Pat Hastings had been nominated for the "Big Cheese" award. Presentation ended at 6:50 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 387 Motion by Young, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT - THE SEAR BROWN GROUP - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, the payment for architectural services for the mental health building project was included in the agreement between the Local Government Services Corporation and Scott Welliver, and WHEREAS, it is now more desirable to pay the architect's fees out of available Federal Salary Sharing money in order to expedite commencement of construction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Chairman of the Legislature and Director of Community Services to execute an agreement with The Sear Brown Group for architectural designs and drawings for the mental health building project, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. It is understood that funding for this agreement will be paid from 100% reimbursable Federal Salary Sharing dollars with no cost to the County. It is further understood that payment for architectural services will not be duplicated in any other agreement. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 388 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: ADOPT 1995 EQUALIZATION RATES FOR 1996 TAXES WHEREAS, the State Board of Equalization and Assessment has established the County's equalization rates to be used in the apportionment of the 1996 County tax levy pursuant to Title 2 of Article 8 of the Real Property Tax Law and a certificate of these rates has been received. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the equalization rates for the 1995 assessment rolls be adopted and the 1995 County equalization rates for the general levy and apportionment from the State Board of Equalization and Assessment be entered into the minutes as follows: Catharine 43.17 Cayuta 51.87 ---PAGE BREAK--- Dix 94.06 Hector 89.49 Montour 43.93 Orange 51.67 Reading 83.35 Tyrone 41.11 VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 389 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: APPROVE TWO CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE Pursuant to Article 5 of the County Law of the State of New York. WHEREAS, two capital projects contained in the previously approved Master Plan, earmarked for 1996, are ready to proceed, and WHEREAS, circumstances at Corning Community College now would enable the projects to be undertaken, and WHEREAS, there are no additional local County funds required for these projects, thus not creating an impact upon the County's Budget, and WHEREAS, the projects are needed and will enable the College to better serve both the College students and community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the two capital projects, a "New Technology Center" at a cost of $3,850,000.00 and "Alterations and Addition to the Goff Road School" at a project cost of $1,875,000.00 with local funds for the projects being available without any increased cost to the County since the projects are funded 40% by sponsoring counties' capital chargebacks (50% State and 10% other County chargebacks), and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dr. Eduardo J. Marti, Corning Community College, 1 Academic Drive, Corning, NY 14830- 3297. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 390 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF RAMONA BARTON FROM SOUTHERN TIER CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature accepts, with regrets, the resignation of Ramona Barton from the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board & D) effective October 17, 1995. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 391 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: ADDITION TO COUNTY LEGISLATURE'S RULES OF PROCEDURE WHEREAS, notice of modification of the Rules of Procedure as adopted January 13, 1992 was given in accordance with Rule 29. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Legislature's Rules of Procedure be modified to incorporate the following policy: HANDLING COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY LEGISLATORS Employees of Schuyler County strive to provide quality service to the residents of the County and others who seek assistance in County offices. Even though every effort is made to maintain the high standards established, there are occasions when dissatisfaction occurs and a complaint is received regarding an employee. Such complaints shall be referred to the appropriate standing committee who will act in conjunction with the Personnel Director/any legal counsel, mediate and resolve the complaint. VOTE: Passed 5-1. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 392 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PRINTERS - DSS WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has appropriated $550 in its 1996 budget for the purchase of two printers, and WHEREAS, there are monies available in the 1995 budget for said purchase, thereby allowing a reduction in the 1996 proposed budget, and WHEREAS, the Computer Coordination Committee has approved this purchase, and WHEREAS, Rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure state that any unappropriated account expenditure shall be forwarded to the Legislature for consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services be, and hereby is, authorized to purchase two printers at a cost of $600 to be paid from account no. 6010.208. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 393 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SHERIFF BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: $4029.00 from account no. 3150.100 - Sheriff Personnel VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 394 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 130 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 41 HIGHWAY UNIT POSITIONS 18 FULL-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 32 PART-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 10 APPOINTMENTS: EFFECTIVE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Smith, Kirk Mobile Work Crew Supv. 10/30/95 20,428 Prov VanAlstine, Barbara Office Manager OFA 10/10/95 19,266 Prov APPOINTED OFFICIALS: Caldwell, Barbara Conf. Sec'y. to Co. Atty. Co. Attorney 10/17/95 20,000 Term 12/31/95 TEMPORARY: Caldwell, Barbara Conf. Sec'y. to CA Trainee Co. Attorney 10/10/95 20,000 Temp 10/16/95 Sabatini, Kelly Social Welfare Examiner Social Svcs. 10/15/95 17,223 Temp 04/12/96 ---PAGE BREAK--- Reed. Joan Transport Aide - Female Sheriff 10/14/95 7.12 Temp 02/14/96 Day, Todd Deputy PT Sheriff 09/26/95 7.85 Temp 12/26/95 Kinner, Joan C. Account Clerk Typist Social Svcs. 10/16/95 14,732 Temp 04/12/96 LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Just, Sandra Home Health Aide Home Health 10/27/95-12/15/95 (Disability) Everetts, William Animal Cont. Officer Sheriff 10/24/95-Unknown (Worker's Comp.) Carnes, Dustin L. Mechanics Helper Highway 09/28/95 (Ill) OTHER: Foley, Florence Specialist, Services OFA 11/01/95 (Name Changed to Luppold) RESIGNATIONS: Schmidt, Debra Confid. Sec'y. County Atty. 10/17/95 Davis, Howard R. Deputy/Lt. Sheriff 11/15/95 Allmaier, Melissa Pub. Health Nurse Home Health 11/07/95 REMOVALS: Carnes, Dustin Mechanics Helper Highway 10/13/95 BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 395 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE/TRANSFER FUNDS - CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Systems East has advised the updating of the County's network server is necessary due to the fact that the memory within the server is outdated and the hard drive, nearing fullness, is not adequate for the County's needs, and WHEREAS, the Computer Coordination Committee has approved such an update necessary at this time, in agreement with the County's computer consultant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $5,800.00 from Central Data Processing contractual account no. 1680.400 to equipment account 1680.200 and the Chairman of the Computer Coordination Committee be authorized to replace the network server. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 396 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PUBLIC DEFENDER WHEREAS, the professional and fees line item in the 1995 Public Defender's budget is depleted, and WHEREAS, there are still many bills left to pay for assigned counsel for the remainder of the year, and WHEREAS, the Public Defender has used any available funds within his budget to cover the aforementioned shortfall. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to make the following account transfers to pay the remaining assigned counsel bills for 1995: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO. $2,505.00 9050.805 1170.435 VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 397 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE HOME HEALTH AGENCY TO FILL A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE POSITION WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency will have a vacancy because a Public Health Nurse has resigned, and WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency also has a vacant Registered Professional Nurse position, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Resolution No. 366-85 states that any position that has been vacant for 90 days may not be filled by the appointing authority without prior express approval of the Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes the Home Health Agency to hire a Registered Professional Nurse at an hourly rate of $11.8303 for twenty hours per week; funding to be from account number 4010.100 and 4010.100-4022. It is understood this position is funded through lead grant funds, including fringe benefits, and will remain as long as the grant funds continue to be received. DISCUSSION: Barb Regan, Director of Patient Services, stated that she would like to fill a PHN position with an RN. She said that it is a mandated program and is funded through the Lead Grant. Chairman Franzese pointed out that this includes fringe benefits. Legislator Hastings stated that she will be voting no on this resolution. She said that there is a serious consideration for layoffs in the future because of financial problems within the County. She feels that there has to be a different way to handle the lead grant. Barb Regan stated that there is no one to do this job. She said that this is a gift - that it is a fully-funded program. Chairman Franzese said that Public Health is a money-making department and is starting to support themselves. Legislator Halpin said that when a department only has four nurses, that other people are used to fill in when needed. She said that Public Health does not need a lot of County dollars to operate and that she can clearly support this because it is covered by grant funds. VOTE: Passed 5-1. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 398 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 364-95/PURCHASE OF VEHICLE - STOP DWI WHEREAS, Resolution No. 364-95 needs to be amended to clarify the appropriate account transfers for the Treasurer's Office, and to lower the cost of the vehicle. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 364-95 be amended to include authorization for the Treasurer to transfer $16,555, instead of $16,685, from Stop DWI Reserve account to Stop DWI account no. 3315.204. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 399 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE TO ACCESS FEDERAL MEDICAID FUNDS FOR EARLY INTERVENTION EXPENSES ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services and the Public Health Office may work together to access additional federal Medicaid funds for Early Intervention expenses, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Social Services requires that these two agencies have a written cooperative agreement to outline the responsibilities of each agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes a cooperative agreement between the Department of Social Services and the Public Health Office to access additional federal Medicaid funds for Early Intervention expenses; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 400 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EARLY INTERVENTION EXPENSES BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $20,000 from 4010.100, the Public Health personal service account, to 4054.490 for Early Intervention expenses. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 401 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO TOWN OF HECTOR (HECTOR GRAZING LANDS) WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Treasurer has received $7,995.13 in revenues from the United States Forest Service for the sale of timber from the Hector Grazing Lands, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 500 of Title 16, United States Code and 7 CFR 3015, these funds must be used for the benefit of public schools and roads, and WHEREAS, this income is normally used by the Town of Hector for road maintenance in the Hector Land Use Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be, and hereby is, authorized to transfer $7,995.13 to the Town of Hector for road maintenance in the Hector Land Use Area. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 402 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: TRANSFER FUNDS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RESOLUTION NO. 180-5/8/95 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 180-95 set the salaries of certain public officers for the year 1995, and WHEREAS, sufficient funding was not provided to fund the full amount of the salary increases after adoption of the 1995 budget, and WHEREAS, it appears that there will be an excess of funds in account no. 9050.805 (Unemployment Insurance). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $2,486.14 from account no. 9050.805 to provide the additional funding needed for the following accounts: 002-5010.100 $3,200.00 001-1355.100 $ 850.00 001-1410.100 $ 850.00 001-1010.100 $3,200.00 001-1420.100 $ 850.00 001-1165.100 $ 425.00 001-3110.100 $ 850.00 001-1430.100 $ 600.00 DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that she would like this resolution explained. She would like to know why we funded something that we didn't have enough money to pay for. Legislator Halpin said that Resolution No. 180-95 set the salaries for the year of 1995 after the adoption of the budget. Chairman Franzese said that this did not take into consideration adjustments to some salaries that were felt to be inadequate. Legislator Halpin said that no management level salaries were addresses until after the 1995 budget was adopted, so when we adopted this resolution which set the salaries we had to transfer the money from one account into their .1 accounts. This would bring them up to where they needed to be. VOTE: Passed 6-0. PRESENTATION - SID LOEFFLER - DIRECTOR OF VETERANS SERVICES - 7:15 P.M.: Sid Loeffler said that once in while he has the privilege to give some good surprises while working for the Veterans Agency. Tonight there is someone he would like to give honor to among us, and that person is Diane Hughey. She has qualified for the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross. Sid Loeffler then proceeded to read the citation, which was given by the Governor of New York State. Sid Loeffler said that one note is that not only did she qualify for the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross, but she got it ---PAGE BREAK--- with four stars, which indicated that she was awarded a certain number of medals during her active duty. Chairman Franzese announced that Diane is also on her way to Warrant Officer's School in a couple of years. She said that not only does Diane serve her government, she serves her country. Presentation ended at 7:25 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 403 Motion by Karius, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE REDUCTION OF SURCHARGE ON SECOND INSTALLMENT OF TAX PAYMENTS WHEREAS, Local Law No. 2 of 1986, provided for a service charge of 5% to be charged for the option of paying taxes by installment, and WHEREAS, the fees collected for such service charge are to be used solely for expenses and administration of the installment payment plan, and WHEREAS, the fees have previously been reduced to 2.5% and then to and WHEREAS, the amount of fees collected have increased significantly as a result of the Watkins Glen Central School offering the installment option. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the service charge for installment payment of taxes be reduced to one percent effective January 1, 1996. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 404 Motion by Karius, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WHEREAS, the budget teams met with the Legislative Committee on November 8, 1995 and made voluntary adjustments in their respective budgets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion thereto as follows: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. DEPARTMENT/DESCRIPTION $ 450 1010.246 Legislature - Printer 100 1355.206 Real Property - Chair 200 1355.433 Real Property - Postage 870 1410.232 Co. Clerk - Number Machine 1,000 1410.428 Co. Clerk - Microfilming 4,500 1460-1289 Records Mgmt. Revenue 350 8020.426 Planning - Equip. Maint. 1,000 3510.576 Dog Control - Spay/Neuter ---PAGE BREAK--- 550 6010.208 Social Svcs. - Printers 120 6010-4610 Social Svcs. Federal Aid 65 6010-3610 Social Svcs. State Aid 250 8020.260 Planning - Fax Machine, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. DEPARTMENT/DESCRIPTION $ 415 1430-1260 Civil Service Revenues 75 6610.431 Weights/Measures - Supplies 50 3140.100 Probation Personnel VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 405 Motion by Karius, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INCREASE THE HOURS OF SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST WHEREAS, the Treasurer's Office has a vacancy because of the resignation of the employee in the Account Clerk Typist position, and WHEREAS, there is a strong possibility that due to the increase in the 1996 budget departments may be asked to make personnel cuts, and WHEREAS, the Treasurer does not want to fill a position now and then have to layoff a person that may have left another position and also have to pay unemployment as a result of the layoff, and WHEREAS, the Treasurer has agreed to not fill the Account Clerk Typist for the remainder of 1995 if she is allowed to make the Senior Account Clerk Typist position full-time through the end of the year and the employee has agreed to work full-time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be authorized to increase the hours of the Senior Account Clerk Typist from 20 hours to 35 hours per week effective 11/14/95, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature agrees to maintain the Senior Account Clerk Typist position at full-time in the 1996 budget, and if there is to be a less than full-time pro-rated position in the Treasurer's Office in 1996 it would be the Account Clerk Typist position. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that she would like to commend Nancy Peters, Treasurer, for moving in this direction. She would like to remind fellow legislators that ---PAGE BREAK--- although we are looking for county dollars to take, we are the keepers of the state and federal funds and that we should treat those dollars in the same way. VOTE: Passed 6-0. REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Hastings said that she attended the last meeting of the Farm Bureau and they voted for amendments to certain county policies. She said that one was on public safety. They object to the security at the front of the County building. They would like the Legislature to review and amend this situation. She said that they also support a different kind of tax other than property tax and that they recommended eliminating the Real Property Tax Office. Legislator Halpin stated that the sales tax as of the end of October is up 3.01% over 1994. She said that the hope is to meet the appropriated amount in the budget. Chairman Franzese said that she is trying to accommodate as many legislators as possible for budget meetings and announced the future meeting dates. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 7:26 P.M.: Ernie Thurston stated that in regards to the resignation of Howard Davis, that he would like to add the regrets of the community with his leaving and "For the Record" that everyone is going to miss Howard. He felt that it is definitely our loss. Casey Creamer wanted to know when the study for the property tax would be finished? Legislator Young said that it should be done by May. Casey asked if we were talking only about income of property owners? Legislator Young said that he just received from the New York State Division of Taxation the criteria that they went through for taxing New York City and other areas. He said that he has not read completely through it as of yet. He wants to be able to understand it himself before starting to try and answer people's questions, but from his understanding this income tax includes income of all kinds, whether corporate or partnerships, as long as there is an income that comes to that business or individual. He thinks this includes Schuyler County businesses that fall within the geographical location of Schuyler County. Casey Creamer asked if seasonal lakefront property owners will be included? Legislator Young said that he understands those people who have property in Schuyler County, but live elsewhere, are under the same statutes as people who live in New Jersey but have a business or property within New York State. He said that the study has just begun and does not want to answer a lot of questions right now. He said that Otsego and Binghamton had a very successful study. Public Participation ended at 7:35 p.m. Chairman Franzese said that she went over the comparisons between 1995 and 1996 budgets. She said that the overall tax levy stands at 10.8% and that some drastic changes may have to be made. She said that they are asking departments to come up with $200,000 in cuts. She said that it is hard to guess what changes may be made, but the goal is to make it through the coming year. ---PAGE BREAK--- The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1995 The November 17, 1995 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 4:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Halpin and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except for Legislators Burnside and Smith who were excused. County Attorney Coleman was excused. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 4:38 P.M.: None. RESOLUTION NO. 406 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING CALL BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the following item of business: 1. Alterations to Tentative Budget for 1996. VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 407 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - HIGHWAY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. $19,849 5130.100 - Highway - Machinery Personnel $ 382 9030.802 - Highway - Machinery Social Security $ 2,656 9040.803 - Highway - Machinery Worker's Comp. $ 5,050 9060.807 - Highway - Machinery Medical Insurance $ 675 9010.801 - Highway - Machinery Retirement $13,000 5112.343 - Highway - CR 14 Permanent Improvements, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. $ 4,000 5120.337 - Highway - C.R. #28 Culvert VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 408 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - RECORDS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. $ 1,634 1460.209 - Records Management - Copier $ 100 1460.426 - Records Management - Eqmt. Maintenance VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 409 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SOCIAL SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. $ 21,347 6010.100 - DSS Administration - Personnel 4,500 6010.204 - DSS Administration - Car 3,000 6010.212 - DSS Administration - File Cabinet 3,000 6010.338 - DSS Administration - Client Notice Chg. 25 6010.552 - DSS Administration - Safe Deposit Box 563 6010-3610- DSS Administration - State Aid 2,250 6010-4610- DSS Administration - Federal Aid 5,000 6070.396 - Svcs. for Recipients - Prevent. Svcs. 5,000 6102.400 - MMIS Medical Asst. - Contractual 100,000 6109.400 - Aid to Dependent Children - Contractual 15,580 6109-3609- Aid to Dependent Children - State Aid 32,100 6109-4609- Aid to Dependent Children - Federal Aid 95,000 6140.400 - Home Relief - Contractual ---PAGE BREAK--- 47,500 6140-3640- Home Relief - State Aid, and 7,928 - Fringe Benefits BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. $ 1,000 6010-3610 - DSS Administration - State Aid 2,000 6010-4610 - DSS Administration - Federal Aid 20,000 6102-3602 - MMIS Medical Asst. - State Aid VOTE: Passed 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 410 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: ALTERATION TO TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SOCIAL SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. $55,000 6015.400 - JOBS - Pace Program 11,000 6015-1835- JOBS - Repayments 11,000 6015-3615- JOBS - State Aid 33,000 6015-4615- JOBS - Federal Aid VOTE: 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 411 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - JUDGMENTS AND CLAIMS - FAILED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. $1959 1930.400 - Judgments and Claims DISCUSSION: Chairman Franzese felt that any decision will affect all involved counties, and that we could not afford to do this at the time. Attorney Coleman concurred that if the class action is successful, we will benefit as much as any other county. He also said that the counties have disproportionate interests and we have only Schuyler County trackage. He did, however, support Schuyler County contributing to the action financially because of the expense of expert witnesses. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Failed 3-3. (Names of Noes: Halpin, Karius, Franzese) RESOLUTION NO. 412 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the transfer thereto as follows: $300 from account no. 1680.400-Contractual to 1680.410-Copier Expense VOTE: Passed 6-0. Chairman Franzese requested authorization to write a letter of support for Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board's application to analyze and strengthen export trade efforts within the region. She advised that the STC Board of Directors fully supports the application and encouraged the Legislature to do the same. MOTION by Fitzsimmons, SECOND by Halpin to authorize the Chairman of the Legislature to write a letter of support as described above. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes. Legislator Halpin advised that the Recycling Coordinator will be leaving 11/29/95 and Cooperative Extension is asking that we make a decision relative to the budget for the same. County Treasurer, Nancy Peters, said that the current auditing firm has agreed to take on SCIDA's audit for the same price as quoted originally. MOTION by Fitzsimmons, SECOND by Young to authorize a contract with Ciaschi, et al, for auditing services for a three-year term, contingent upon SCIDA's approval of this arrangement. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes. Legislator Halpin said that tax levy increase for 1996 currently stands at 6.62%. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 5:10 P.M.: None. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 29, 1995 ---PAGE BREAK--- The Public Hearing on the 1996 Tentative Budget for the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 7:00 p.m. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present. Chairman Franzese thanked everyone for attending tonight's meeting. She announced all the legislators by name, and the Deputy Clerk, the Personal Secretary, and the Department Heads who were in attendance. She announced that the presentation on the budget would be conducted by Legislator Barbara Halpin. Approximate attendance was 80 people, mostly county employees. Legislator Halpin thanked all the budget team leaders for the hard work they put into the budget. She said that when the budget came to the Legislature on September 16, it was up by 13%. She said the revenues were also up by which brought the tax levy up to 34%. She said the Finance Committee and the Legislature worked hard to bring it down. She said that tonight is the tentative budget and the current tax levy is at 6.65% over the 1995 budget. She proceeded to do some comparisons between 1995 and 1996. She said that the big problem is that revenues are down significantly. She said that 2/3 of all revenues are guesstimates. She said that State and Federal Aid is down 6.5% also. She went on to say that Social Services appropriations are down 10.3% and that revenues in that area are also down 11.7%. She added that the local share for Social Services is down 7.9%, which is a significant decrease in the budget. She did some comparisons in local share of departments for 1995 and 1996. She said the big increase is in General Government. She gave some comparisons in county benefits between 1994 and 1995, then 1995 and 1996. She said there is an increase of $444,371. She added that contracted services are also up. She gave a breakdown of benefits. She said that there is an overall increase of $368,723. She said that the difference between 1995 salaries and benefits and 1996 salaries and benefits is significant. She went on to give the fund balances for 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994. She said that the auditors recommend keeping 10% of the total budget figure in fund balance. She is really concerned about how the county is going to end up this year. She said they may have to use fund balance to pay for any overages in the budget. She noted that this is not a final budget and hopes to wrap up the entire budget process by the December 11 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature. Legislator Halpin ended her presentation and opened up the floor for questions at 7:21 p.m. Tony Compese said that benefits are up and revenues are down, is this because of State and Federal Funding? Legislator Halpin said yes, we are receiving fewer dollars from those agencies. Chairman Franzese said that retirement monies are down and by the year 1997 we will have to pay $225,000. Tony Compese asked if this was the reason by benefits are up? Chairman Franzese said that benefits and salaries are up by 10.1%. She added that medical and dental insurance is up by $223,000. Tony Compese asked why salary increases are up so much? Chairman Franzese said it is a contracted expense. Tony Compese asked if the contracted expense makes that much of a difference? Chairman Franzese said that it equivalates to approximately $200,000. She said the whole state- wide feeling is that State and Federal Aid is decreasing and mandated areas are still 30% ---PAGE BREAK--- of the budget. She said that we are running very tight budgets, and when this occurs we cut into fund balance. Hazel Shader suggested salary freezes. She said that the employees have good benefits and that we have to put a lid on things. She said that we are not going to get money from the government. She said regardless of who you hurt, the taxpayers are the ones that also get hurt. She is paying over $1,100 in taxes just to live here. She said that costs have gone up and that farmers cannot afford these increases and they have lost a lot this year. She said that 40% of farm net income goes into paying taxes, and added that homeowners only pay 12%. She said that from 1987 to 1992 taxes rose 44%, which equates to $23.00 per acre. She said that we have the highest taxes in the United States. She said New York should try providing a State Income Tax incentive. She said that farmers are being hurt by the milk prices and that people are not buying beef. She added that she will continue to fight for the farmers. Legislator Hastings said the Agricultural Committee is working on the Wisconsin plan. Hazel Shader said there will be a lot of people that still will not participate. Tom Ryan noted that in the budget there is $32,000 for a County Manager. He asked if this was the start of a County Manager? Chairman Franzese said that this would be a new position and the legislators have been talking about this for a number of years. Tom Ryan feels if we had a County Manager, then we would not need legislators. David Wood said the three unions had a meeting and decided not to reopen the contract. He said that they need a guarantee of something. Chairman Franzese said that if they do not have the opportunity to negotiate, then they cannot guarantee anything. She said that by going without any negotiations, they do not have many options. David Wood said that the employees do not make a lot of money, that they work for their benefits. He said the county should be thankful for the people they have working. Chairman Franzese said she does not want layoffs. David Wood said that they cannot blame the workers because Jamesway is closing and that Padua did not work out. Chairman Franzese said that she is not blaming anyone and that you cannot force anyone; they have a contract. She would like to negotiate, but would have to do it in the next two days. She would like to change the health insurance, but cannot because there is a contract. David Wood said that the county cannot let employees give up benefits they worked so hard to get. Hazel Shader asked if the people have forgotten the benefits on top of the salaries they receive? She asked why there was such a discrepancy in the salaries? Chairman Franzese said that salaries are based on job description, longevity, and grade levels. She said that there is a Management Level Salary Plan that governs this. Hazel Shader feels the salary should be based on how many people that person is responsible for. Hazel Shader asked if $1 million was taken out of the Highway budget? Legislator Halpin said the original Highway budget included doing some bridges. She said that these will be bonded for. Hazel feels that the Highway Department should be the last department to be cut. She said that some roads in this county are in terrible shape. Legislator Halpin said that these projects will still be done, but will not be paid for out of the budget. ---PAGE BREAK--- Hubert Rhodes said that he recently wrote an article for Dairy magazine. He said that Donald Davidsen is going to do something about the taxes. He said that the price of milk is less than 10 years ago. He said farmers cannot afford any tax increase. He said that farmers have a large amount of taxes to pay and the legislators should shoot for a decrease in the tax levy. David Wood asked why Worker's Compensation was up over $90,000? Chairman Franzese said that due to the major catastrophe in 1992, we were told that we would have a gradual increase. David Wood asked if fund balance could be used towards Workers Compensation? Chairman Franzese said that fund balance is not where it should be at now and is not sure where it will be by next year. She said that fund balance may already be spent. She said that people need to lobby for more monies from state and federal areas. She said that this year we have another mandate, of which state and federal government is not paying for. She said local government is having to pick up all of the costs. She said we do not want to cut ourselves, but fund balance is shrinking. She said if state and federal monies budgeted are not there, then they end up in a deficit and cut into fund balance to cover the deficit. Lory Peck said that the cost of living went up 2.7% last year and social security went up 2.8%. He said that a tax increase of 2.9% is feasible. He feels that we need a County Manager and that he is willing to pay for that position. He said there are services we need and these services are what tax dollars are for. He said that a 0% increase is a false premise. He said that we already had layoffs within the county and numerous cuts to other departments. He said that a 3% to 4% increase for three or four years is more sensible than a 0% increase. He said to not blame employees because costs have gone up. Robert Kelchner said that he is a taxpayer in Schuyler County and something that you don't hear much about is economic development. He said that small businesses need to be brought in. He said that SCIDA is made up of all volunteers. He said that they do not have any overhead and yet they are running with a deficit. He said that it is unrealistic to think that there will never be increases. Sheriff Maloney said that he has been Sheriff for 23 years, and a county employee for 27 years. He said that he laid-off positions that he was told he could fill later, but he still cannot fill these. He said that he is down in staff by 20%. He has taken on prisoners from other counties. He said that with revenues, his budget is down from last year and this includes raises for his employees. He said that it is difficult for people to operate with the threat of lay-offs. He suggested using $200,000 of surplus to get it down to 2% or 3% to keep our employees working and moral up, instead of demoralizing the departments. Tony Compese said that if the County Manager was taken out, it would save a large chunk of money. He pointed out that in the Sheriff's budget for navigation there is a big increase for a new boat. Sheriff Maloney said that he put in for a new boat last year, but did not buy it. He said he put it in this year, but will not buy it unless it is fully funded without taxpayer dollars being used. He said the people that live on the lakes pay a lot more in taxes to live on the lake. The Sheriff said that the boat costs $2,225 in local taxpayer dollars. ---PAGE BREAK--- Tony Compese said that last year people did not want any tax increase and it sounds the same this year. He talked to a legislator that assured him that there would be no tax increase. He said that he cannot live with a 6% increase. He thanked the department heads for the work that they did. He thinks that Schuyler County is too small to have the size government that it has. He would like a budget that is close to Lory Peck said that Schuyler County is one of the few counties that has grown in the last ten years. He said the legislators are doing their job and that Chairman Franzese is very good at running a tight budget. He said that a 2.8% increase is acceptable. He said to point the finger where it should be pointed at - at the state and federal level. William Falls said that he is not getting the services for the taxes that he pays. He agrees with everyone in the room. He is not willing to pay for a County Manager when employees will be laid off. Tony Compese asked if people on welfare work in some way? Anne Balch, Commissioner of Social Services, said that anyone that has been employable was put to work. She said they now have a mobile work crew. She said 100% of the Home Relief people are picked up at their doors and taken to work. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that he was one of the legislators that supported at 2.9% increase last year, but this year he is less comfortable with an increase. He felt that property tax should be lifted off from farmers. He said that public assistance cases have been reduced by 1/3, which makes him nervous. He said this determines our aide for future years. He said the state will not be giving any aid for repairs to bridges and State and Federal revenues are going to be reduced. He noted that 50% of the county's workforce work outside of Schuyler County, and we are not going to see a change in this area. He said that the budget's single big increase is in the salary and benefit package. He supports going to fund balance, but also asks employees to look for decreases. He said that the budget process is coming to a close, and there still is a possibility that everyone can come out a winner. Legislator Smith feels that we have reached a point where we need to use fund balance. He said we need to come to an agreement with the insurance package, and this needs to be looked at in the future. Legislator Karius said that she appreciates the employees and department heads. She said that people can afford to buy homes, but cannot afford to pay the taxes on the homes. She feels that no one can afford a tax increase, that we must have a 0% increase. Legislator Halpin said that we can accomplish what we are hoping to, but we need the employees' help to do that. David Wood said that they always help. He said they should use some fund balance and maybe they can work to cut somewhere. ---PAGE BREAK--- Pat Sayer said a 3.5% pay increase amounts to $800 and if the medical insurance was changed it would cost $1,300 more to the employee, which amounts to a $500 difference that comes out of the employees' pocket. Lory Peck feels that we should not piggy back with Chemung County for insurance. He feels that we are too small of a county to do that. Legislator Young said that we have to, in some point and time, ask ourselves if we can remain a county. He said that this small county has to provide the same services as the much larger counties. He said that we cannot run government like a business. Legislator Hastings said that four years ago we worked very hard to make changes, but have gone backwards. She said the Village of Watkins Glen had a decrease this year, but had many years of increases to be able to do that. She said that a dairy farmer cannot be in charge of what his product is worth. She said the county has to spend money to bring businesses into the county. She said that State government is cutting themselves, why aren't we cutting our government? She feels the budget process needs to start in January. Ruth Rautio said that the employees need more information if they are going to be asked to cut the insurance. She said that many employees work a lot more than they get paid for. She said they are really working hard to save taxpayers money. Chairman Franzese thanked Nancy Peters, Treasurer, for the job she has done on the budget. She personally thanked everyone, but noted that the job was not done. She said that we cannot afford a tax levy increase. She said that New York State must reform medicaid programs. She said that holding the line is the main goal for 1996. She thanked everyone for taking the time to come out for the public hearing. The Public Hearing ended at 9:30 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1995 The December 8, 1995 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 4:07 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Burnside and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except for Legislator Smith who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was absent. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 4:08 P.M.: Sue Brill from the Department of Social Services spoke on the Mobile Work Crew. She said that in one month's time they have saved the County $4,000. She said that they have done work in Watkins, Montour and with Seneca Santa. They have had a good response with clients. Legislator Burnside asked what the attitude is from the workers? Kirk Smith, Mobile Work Crew Supervisor, said that he has had good luck from them. He said that some have left and are currently going through fair hearings. Chairman Franzese asked what kind of work do they do? Kirk said mostly manual work such as cleaning away leaves, brush and filling pot holes. ---PAGE BREAK--- He said that their most recent accomplishment was the painting of the community center. He said they can do any work for not-for-profit agencies. David Wood, President of CSEA Union, said that there is word that the Records Manager is on the hit list to be laid off. He said that Linda Strong, Records Manager, has brought $250,000 into the County and her salary with benefits is $18,000. He said that this position should have been grant funded, but that we need to keep her. Barb Regan, Director of Public Health and Patient Services, said that she has two positions in Home Health that may be in question. She said that both of these positions are funded by the State. She said that if they are not kept that she cannot provide services and will not get the monies, which would put us in non- compliance. She questioned why we are cutting fully funded positions. She said that we have it, let's use it. Let's provide the services needed. David Wood said that Buildings and Grounds has an opening and would like to fill it with a part-time maintenance worker. He said that Buildings and Grounds has five buildings and only two people to maintain them and they really need this position. He said that it is impossible for two people to keep track of this complex. He said that they do not want to pay overtime, so they should consider this position and fill it. He said they have to do preventive maintenance and if they do not have the people they cannot do this. Public Participation ended at 4:18 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 413 Motion Halpin, Second by Karius. RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING CALL BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the following item of business: 1. Alterations to Tentative Budget for 1996. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 414 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $13,000 1620-3021 Court Facilities Aid VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 415 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - HISTORIAN BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $115 7510.431 Office Supplies $ 35 7510.433 Postage VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 416 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - PROBATION BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $300 3140.207 Equipment - Computer VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 417 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SOLID WASTE/COOPERATIVE EXTENSION BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $3,500 8160.346 Waste Pesticide Collection, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $3,500 8750.566 Cooperative Extension DISCUSSION: Legislator Smith asked Elaine if she was aware of this resolution? She said that she was. Legislator Smith asked how she felt about this resolution? Elaine said that this will make the program a little tight, but is appreciative of having the $3,500 added to the Cooperative Extension budget. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 418 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - PUBLICITY/SALES TAX BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $10,000 6410.558 Chamber of Commerce $10,000 1010-1110 Sales & Use Tax VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 419 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - PERFORMING ARTS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $5,000 7560.400 Arts of Southern Finger Lakes VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 420 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $2,000 6989.363 SCIDA VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 421 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $100 6610.200 Equipment BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $100 of fund balance be appropriated to the 1996 tentative budget. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 422 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - DEBT SERVICE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the following transfer: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO. $37,000 9730.600 - General Fund 9730.600 - County Road $ 9,230 9730.700 - General Fund 9730.700 - County Road, and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $20,600 9730.600 Debt Service - County Road $ 5,150 9730.700 Debt Service Interest - County Road VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 423 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $7,150 8710.565 Soil & Water Conservation $7,150 8710-2189 Local Aid VOTE: Passed 7-0. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 424 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - UNALLOCATED INSURANCE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $50,000 1910.419 Workers Compensation VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 425 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - TREASURER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $15,000 1325-2401 Interest on Investments VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 426 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - ENTITLEMENT OF LAND REVENUE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $5,000 1010-4089 Federal Aid - Other (Ent. of Land) VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 427 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - RETIREMENT BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: ---PAGE BREAK--- AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $4,332 9010.801 Retirement - General Fund $8,230 9010.801 Retirement - County Road $2,438 9010.801 Retirement - Machinery VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 428 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $10,000 9950.900 Transfers VOTE: Passed 6-1. (Name of No: Hastings) Chairman Franzese asked the Legislators if there were any more suggestions for possible cuts? RESOLUTION NO. 429 Motion by Halpin, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - FUND BALANCE BE IT RESOLVED, that $100,000 of fund balance be appropriated to the 1996 tentative budget. VOTE: Passed 6-1. (Name of No: Hastings) Chairman Franzese said that she hopes to conclude the budget at Monday's Regular Meeting. Legislator Smith asked why don't we take more action at this meeting? Chairman Franzese said that she has to do a little more research and get some more information. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked if there were any considerations for cuts to medicaid and other areas? Chairman Franzese said that she is checking on medicaid and she also wants to get with Phil Barnes on revenues within the Sheriff's Department. She feels that the budget can get down to She wants people to know what is on Monday night's agenda so that they will be able to think them over during the weekend. Legislator Smith said that he agrees with the idea of getting down to a 0% increase, but would like to know specifically what is going to be cut. Chairman Franzese said that there is a range of medicaid dollars, but wants to talk to Anne Balch first and also there are vacant positions within the budget still and that there may be the option to not have any lay-offs. Legislator Smith stated that he firmly believes that both the vacant positions within the ---PAGE BREAK--- Sheriff's Department should remain. He suggested cutting the County Manager's position as well as the secretary position with the interest of getting to a 0% increase. He said to leave the cleaner position within Buildings and Grounds and to also leave all the fully funded positions in the budget. Legislator Hastings thinks that the County Manager position should stay in. Legislator Smith felt that if it comes to cutting the County Manager and the secretary's position versus cutting the two positions within the Sheriff's Department, cut the County Manager and secretary. The meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1995 The December 11, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 6:31 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Young and followed by a Moment of Silence. ROLL CALL: All Legislators were present except Legislator Burnside who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present. MOTION by Fitzsimmons to Suspend the Rules to add additional resolutions to the agenda, SECOND by Young. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 6:33 P.M.: Bill Elkins said that he knows that the Legislators have a tough job. He heard that $25.00 is going to be added to the recording of deeds for separation of property and he is speaking against that idea. He didn't think that this would bring in much money and would just be a nuisance tax. He said that there already is too much tax on real estate and understands that revenues are trying to be raised by the county. He said that his County Grange adopted a resolution to add 1% to the present sales tax. He said that Tompkins and Steuben Counties have already done this and this is worthy of being considered. He feels that a long-term solution is a local income tax, a line added onto the State Income Tax. Legislator Hastings said that there is no resolution for a fee on separation of property, but the Assessment and Taxation Committee will be discussing this idea after the first of the year. Tom Ryan asked if the County Manager's position was still in the budget? Chairman Franzese stated that it was. Tom asked if it was going to be taken out of the budget? Chairman Franzese said that she was not sure. Tom Ryan stated that this one position equivalates to three county employees that we could keep instead of laying off and feels that the County Manager position should be taken out. Lory Peck said that even though the year is not over, he would like to say goodbye to Legislator Smith and stated that he would be missed. He said that he liked Mr. Elkins' idea about a sales tax revenue. He said that Glenda Gephardt wrote an article stating that the State and Federal cuts amounted to $200,000, is this correct? Chairman Franzese said that it actually is closer to half a million dollars. Lory feels that a 0% increase does not have to be achieved. He said that the cost of living ---PAGE BREAK--- has gone up 2.7%, so if the budget can get to that point it would be alright. Phil Barnes stated that the Sheriff's Department is facing a resolution to not fill two positions. He said that as a result of people leaving, he is requesting to fill these two positions. He said that the Sheriff's Department is making good money for the County and that this year that department has made over $100,000 from the boarding of prisoners. He said that he has raised his revenues to $75,000 for 1996. He said that if he is allowed to fill one position, he will wait to fill the other until April 1. He is willing to up his revenues by $25,000 if he is allowed to fill one position. He said that the workload has increased and complaints and bookings for the jail have increased greatly. He wants to maintain the service, but he needs the people to be able to do it. He asks that the Legislators reconsider and allow him to fill the two positions. He said that he gets into trouble working part-time people full- time and for those in doubt, please reconsider these positions. He said that his department is running into problems with liability. Public Participation ended at 7:03 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 430 Motion by Hastings, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 1995 REGULAR MEETING AND NOVEMBER 17, 1995 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the November 13, 1995 Regular Meeting and November 17, 1995 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 431 Motion by Young, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE TOWN OF HECTOR DELINQUENT WATER BILLS TO BE CHARGED ON THE JANUARY, 1996 TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILLS WHEREAS, certain property owners in the Town of Hector are delinquent in paying their water bills, and WHEREAS, the Town of Hector is desirous of having those delinquent in payment of water bills be charged on the 1996 Town and County tax bill as a separate item for the amount of the arrears. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the delinquent water bills as submitted by the Town of Hector by resolution be added to the January, 1996 Town and County tax bill as a separate item for the amount of the arrears as provided by Town Law Section 198 (3)d. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 432 Motion by Young, Second by Karius. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: AUTHORIZE TOWN OF READING DELINQUENT SEWER AND WATER BILLS TO BE CHARGED ON THE JANUARY, 1996 TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILLS WHEREAS, certain property owners in the Town of Reading are delinquent in paying their sewer and water bills, and WHEREAS, the Town of Reading is desirous of having those delinquent in payment of sewer and water bills be charged on the 1996 Town and County tax bill as shown on the Town of Reading Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the delinquent sewer and water bills as shown on the attached Resolution of the Town of Reading be added to the January, 1996 Town and County tax bill as a separate item for the amount of the arrears as provided by Town Law Section 198 (1)k. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 433 Motion by Young, Second by Karius. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE WHEREAS, to better serve the public, the Real Property Tax Service is in need of one 30" x 60" work table and four chairs, and WHEREAS, the cost is approximately $175 for the table and $100 for the four chairs, there being money available in the 1995 Real Property Tax budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $275 from account no. 1355.459 to account 1355.210 for the aforementioned purchase. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 434 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PLANNING WHEREAS, the Computer Consultant has recommended that departments have necessary tape back up equipment for all computers, and WHEREAS, there are monies available in the Planning Departments' 1995 budget for the same. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $400 from account no. 8020.472 to account no. 207 for the purchase of computer tape back up equipment. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 435 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - YOUTH BUREAU WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau is in need of a fax machine and CD-ROM for the computer, and WHEREAS, the fax machine will also be shared with the Planning Department, and WHEREAS, these expenditures are reimbursed 50% by the State. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $275 from account no. 7310.426 to account no. 7310.207 and $250 from account no. 7310.439 to account no. 7310.260 for the purchase of a fax machine and to upgrade the computer with a CD-ROM. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 436 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION OF MORTGAGE TAX RECEIPTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 261 OF THE NEW YORK STATE TAX LAW WHEREAS, the County Clerk and Treasurer have presented their report concerning mortgage tax receipts for the period April 1, 1995 through September 30, 1995, pursuant to Section 261 of the New York State Tax Law, and the same has been apportioned to the various municipalities thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be, and hereby is, authorized to pay the respective towns and villages of Schuyler County those amounts listed on Exhibit (See Page 254). VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 437 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: SET DATE - 1995 YEAR'S END MEETING OF THE LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the final meeting of the year 1995 for the Schuyler County Legislature be held on Wednesday, December 27th, 1995, in the Legislative Chambers at ---PAGE BREAK--- 7:00 p.m. and that appropriate legal notice be published in the official newspaper of the County. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 438 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: SET DATE - 1996 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1996 Organizational Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature shall be held on Tuesday, January 2, 1996 in the Legislative Chambers at 10:00 a.m. and that appropriate legal notice be published in the official newspaper of the County. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 439 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: DEDICATION OF 1995 PROCEEDINGS WHEREAS, it has been the custom to give tribute in the printed Proceedings of the Schuyler County Legislature to those who deserve recognition for their dedication and service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the "Proceedings of the County Legislature of the County of Schuyler for the Year 1995" contain a tribute to Ruth Bedient, Walter Thompson, Philip Smith, Doris Karius and Harold Towner. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 440 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 4 OF 1995 SETTING FOUR-YEAR STAGGERED TERMS OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 4 of the year 1995, in the form hereto annexed be, and hereby is, introduced pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing shall be held upon said proposed Local Law on January 8, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY. LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 4 OF THE YEAR 1995 For four-year staggered terms of the Schuyler County Legislature. ---PAGE BREAK--- TERM OF OFFICE: Notwithstanding the provisions of any general, special or local law to the contrary, members of the Schuyler County Legislature shall be elected to staggered terms of four years. STAGGERED TERMS OF OFFICE: In each of the three Election Districts heretofore established in the County of Schuyler, the successful candidates for election to the County Legislature shall be elected to staggered four year terms as follows: DETERMINATION OF STAGGERED TERMS: No later than June 1, 1996, the Chairman of the Legislature shall conduct a drawing for determination of the initial staggered terms for successful candidates in the three Election Districts as follows: A. Prior to the June, 1996 Regular Meeting of the Legislature, the County Attorney shall secretly prepare slips bearing the designations: "DISTRICT "DISTRICT II" and "DISTRICT III" and secretly place them in plain opaque envelopes bearing no external markings whatever. The County Attorney shall preserve the secrecy thereof and proceed in accordance with sub-paragraph B, below. B. At the Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature on June 10, 1996, the County Attorney shall present the Chairman with the three envelopes in a suitable container whereupon the Chairman shall draw and open each envelope according to the following formula: the first Election District chosen shall have a term of four years; the second three years; and the remaining District two years. 1. The District having been drawn for a four year term in accordance with the above procedure shall be elected for a term of years at the election of the legislature seats to be held in the year 1997 and shall be likewise elected for terms of four years in the election to be held in the year 2001 and successively at four year intervals thereafter. 2. The District having been drawn for a three year term in accordance with the above procedure shall be elected for a term of three years at the election for legislature seats to be held in the year 1997, but shall be elected for a term of four years in the election to held in the year 2000 and successively at four year intervals thereafter. 3. The District having been drawn for a two year term in accordance with the above procedure shall be elected for a term of two years at the election for legislature seats to be held in the year 1997, but shall be elected for a term of four years in the election to be held in the year 1999 and successively at four year intervals thereafter. COUNTY ATTORNEY/LEGISLATIVE CLERK: The term of the County Attorney and the Clerk of the Legislature shall be four years beginning on January 1, 1998. The terms of any other officer whose term is determined by reference to that of the Legislature shall likewise be four years. EFFECTIVE DATE: This local law shall be submitted for the approval of the qualified electors of the County of Schuyler at a general election to be held in November, 1996. If ---PAGE BREAK--- this law is approved by the affirmative vote of the majority of the qualified electors in the County voting thereon, this law shall become effective immediately. DISCUSSION: Chairman Franzese said that she is not opposed to staggered terms, but is opposed to the four year limit. She said that she would like staggered terms for every two years. Legislator Smith said that this issue has been on and off for a number of years and that it takes two years for a new legislator to get a full understanding of the job. He said that he urges his fellow legislators to vote yes on this resolution. VOTE: Passed 6-1. (Name of No: Franzese) RESOLUTION NO. 441 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: RULES OF PROCEDURE MODIFICATION - ONE MONTH'S NOTICE WHEREAS, it is recommended to change the term of the Public Defender from one to four years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that notice of the following amendment (underlined) to the County Legislature's Rules of Procedure be, and hereby is given, pursuant to Rule 29 of said Rules of Procedure: RULE 1, PARAGRAPH 1: The Organizational Meeting of the Legislature shall be held on or before January 8 in each year for election or appointment of officers. The date, time and place thereof shall be fixed by the Legislature by Resolution adopted during the prior month of December. Upon the call of the meeting to order by the Clerk of the Legislature, the first order of business shall be the election of a Chairman for the ensuing year. The Legislature under the Chairman shall then proceed with the appointment of the Clerk of the Legislature, whose term of office shall be for two years, Public Defender WHOSE TERM OF OFFICE SHALL BE FOR FOUR YEARS, and Budget Officer whose term of office shall be for the current year. VOTE: Passed 5-1. (Name of No: Smith) (Abstention: Halpin) RESOLUTION NO. 442 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 5 OF THE YEAR 1995 TO ABOLISH THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER AND SUBSTITUTE A PERSONNEL OFFICER THEREFOR - FAILED WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has agreed to proceed to change the form of Civil Service administration for Schuyler County pursuant to Resolution No. 345. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 5 of the year 1995, in the form hereto annexed be, and hereby is, introduced pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing shall be held upon said proposed Local Law on January 8, 1996 at 7:15 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY. LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 5 OF THE YEAR 1995 To abolish the Civil Service Commission of the County of Schuyler and substitute a Personnel Officer therefor. SECTION 1. The County of Schuyler, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 15 and 16 of the civil Service Law of the State of New York does hereby elect to change the form of administration of the Civil Service in Schuyler County from administration by a Civil Service Commission to administration by a Personnel Officer. SECTION 2. The Civil Service Commission of the County of Schuyler is hereby abolished one year after the date of the adoption of this local law. SECTION 3. The position of County Personnel Officer is hereby established effective January 8, 1997 (One year from adoption). SECTION 4. Any unexpended appropriations in the Civil Service account shall be appropriated for the Personnel Officer. SECTION 5. The Personnel Officer shall designate a deputy within the Personnel Office and such deputy shall exercise all powers of the Personnel Officer in the event of incapacity, prolonged absence or when determined by the Personnel Officer. SECTION 6. The Personnel Officer shall perform all duties allowed and required under New York State Civil Service Law and Regulations in the administration of the Civil Service in Schuyler County. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings stated that she has mixed emotions about this. She is one of the Legislators who suggested the change originally. She said that the person presently in the position stated that she could not guarantee that she would not have to hire someone to help in that office. She said that this needs further study, so she will be voting no on this resolution. She said that it is too important of an issue to move on without further study. Legislator Halpin said that she is surprised that Legislator Hastings cannot support this. She stated that the Executive Secretary will not have any additional duties and that she does not foresee a lot of added workload to this person and that processing time will be cut. She said that when they interviewed people for the position, job descriptions for executive secretary and personnel director were combined. Legislator Hastings said that the Civil Service Commission said that the person presently in the job ---PAGE BREAK--- is not qualified. Legislator Halpin stated that the Civil Service Commission does not set the qualifications for this position. VOTE: Failed 4-3. (Names of Noes: Karius, Smith, Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 443 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE REPAYMENT OF WORKERS COMPENSATION WHEREAS, Schuyler County has been advised by the Lovell Safety Underwriting Department that repayment for a total of $2,141.00 in medical only claims for the policy year July, 1992 through July, 1993 would lower the July, 1995 experience modification from 1.20 to 1.19 and would translate into an approximate savings of $2,200 for both the July, 1995 and July, 1996 policy years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize the retroactive repayment to the State Insurance Fund of $2,141 for the policy year July, 1992 through July, 1993, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $2,141 shall be paid from account no. 9055.806 (Disability). VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 444 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION UNDER NEW YORK STATE CONTRACT FOR MANDATORY ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING PROGRAM FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS PER OMNIBUS TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE TESTING ACT OF 1991 WHEREAS, the Omnibus Transportation Employees Testing Act of 1991 mandates that, effective January 1, 1996, individuals who operate vehicles requiring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) be subjected to pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing, and WHEREAS, the State of New York has entered into a contract with Newport Alliance for Business Health to provide the necessary drug and alcohol testing to state and municipal employees entitled "73006-Statewide Substance Abuse and Alcohol Detection for the Omnibus Transportation Employees Testing Act of 1991", and WHEREAS, after reviewing several testing programs, it is the recommendation of the Administrative Committee that Schuyler County should participate in the NYS Contract with Newport Alliance for Business Health, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the 1996 budget includes a $2,000 approximation to fund this federally mandated testing program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to enter into a contract with Newport Alliance for Business Health, Borden-Carey Bldg., 19 Friendship Street, Newport, RI 02840-2200, to provide pre- employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing, under the State contract, to Schuyler County employees who are or may be assigned to safety-sensitive positions as defined by said Testing Act of 1991, said contract to be for the term January 1, 1996-December 31, 1996; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 445 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH STEUBEN ARC - RECORDS MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the contract with Steuben ARC for microfilming services expired June 30, 1995, and WHEREAS, there are monies available from the Records Management grant to continue microfilming. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign a contract extension with Steuben ARC for the period 7/1/95 through 6/30/96 with all other terms and conditions of the agreement remaining the same; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. It is understood that these services will cease upon depletion of the grant funds. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 446 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE RECONVEYANCE OF LANDS IN SENECA HARBOR PARK TO THE VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN WHEREAS, in May, 1989, per Resolution No. 226-5/18/89, the Village of Watkins Glen conveyed to the County of Schuyler, by Quit Claim Deed, all of the lands and premises comprising the Village's Wastewater Treatment Plant, and WHEREAS, said land was then leased back to the Village for $1.00 per year, with a provision that the premises would be reconveyed to the Village for $1.00, "at any time upon written notice", and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the County Attorney and Clerk of the Legislature are in receipt of a request from the Village Attorney to have the land reconveyed to the Village of Watkins Glen. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to execute the appropriate Quit Claim Deed and attending documents to effectuate the reconveyance to the Village of Watkins Glen the lands and premises comprising the Village's Wastewater Treatment Plant for a purchase price of $1.00; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 447 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, a repair was done to the Buildings and Grounds flat bed truck in the amount of $262.11 and there is no money in the Buildings and Grounds 1622.426 account (maintenance of equipment) to pay this bill. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to make the following account transfers: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT TO ACCOUNT $ 39.00 1622.200 1622.426 $121.41 1620.580 1622.426 $101.70 1622.427 1622.426 VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 448 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR DOG POUND PROPERTY - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, it is recommended to increase the rent for the county-owned Dog Pound Property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with David Wood for rental of the dog pound property at a cost of $175.00 per month plus 32 hours per month of labor for the period January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 449 Motion by Karius, Second by Fitzsimmons. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, it is recommended to change the dates of the lease agreement between Schuyler County and Soil and Water Conservation to run from January to December. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a lease agreement with the Soil and Water Conservation Service for rental of the weedharvester building at no cost for the period January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 450 Motion by Karius, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE SEASONAL RATES FOR MARINA WHEREAS, the Buildings & Grounds Committee of this Legislature has approved and submitted to this Legislature Schamel Brothers' proposed Rate Schedule for its consideration and approval, and WHEREAS, this Legislature has considered the Buildings & Grounds Committee's recommendation and concurs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approves the following as the Village Marina's 1996 Seasonal Rate Schedule for its 145 available slips: DOCK WIDTH AMT PER FOOT MINIMUM WATER & ELECTRICITY 8' wide $ 25.00 $ 625.00 $ 80.00 10' wide 26.00 650.00 80.00 12' wide 27.00 675.00 80.00 14' wide 28.00 700.00 80.00 16' wide 29.00 725.00 80.00 Boat Lift rental sites $525.00 Dry Docking w/unlimited use of launch ramp $325.00 1996 TRANSIENT RATES NO. ELECT. W/30 AMP HOOK-UP Per hour $ 1.00 Per day 18.00 $ 23.00 Per week 108.00 138.00 Per month 400.00 500.00 LAUNCHING RAMP FEES ---PAGE BREAK--- $4.00 per Launch - tenants free $35.00 October 30 - March 1st w/unlimited use BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, no further rate increases will be approved until a 1996 report on Village Marina payments to public entities is prepared. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 451 Motion by Karius, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: TRANSFER IMMUNIZATION GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, the 1995 Immunization Grant in the Public Health Office has unexpended 100% state reimbursable funds that may be utilized for equipment, and WHEREAS, the Public Health Office needs additional clinic equipment and computer equipment, and WHEREAS, the Computer Coordination Committee approved the Public Health Office's request for two computers and a printer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Public Health Office is hereby authorized to purchase the necessary equipment, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer funds as follows: -4,800 4010.100-4014 - Personal Service +1,550 4010.200-4014 - Miscellaneous Equipment +4,100 4010.208-4014 - Computer Equipment + 450 4010.212-4014 - Files - 400 4010.489-4014 - Fringe Benefits - 900 4010.490-4014 - Contracted Services VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 452 Motion by Halpin, Second by Young. RE: TRANSFER FUNDS FROM HOME HEALTH AGENCY TO WATERSHED WHEREAS, the Watershed Department needs to upgrade its computer equipment to better utilize network software, and WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency has unexpended funds in its personal service account, and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the Computer Coordination Committee approved the Watershed Department's request for this computer equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $750 from 4010.100 to 4050.208 for the purchase of computer equipment. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 453 Motion by Halpin, Second by Young. RE: INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS - SCHUYLER ARC - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, the State Aid approved for Schuyler ARC for 1995 has been increased by $29,862.00, and WHEREAS, the previously requested and approved amount was $65,000.00, bring the new total to $94,862. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the amended agreement and increased appropriation of $29,862.00 to accounts 4310.3490 and 4322.504. It is understood that no additional County monies will be involved in this transaction. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 454 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - SHERIFF DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, it is necessary to renovate the kitchen at the Schuyler County Jail to comply with health codes and regulations, and WHEREAS, no renovation has been done to the jail kitchen for at least 35 years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that up to $5,400.00 be allocated for the renovation of the jail kitchen and purchase of equipment, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that monies for this program be taken from the jail 1995 budget, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $2,000 be transferred from 3150.401 to 3150.201, $1,400 be transferred from 3150.418 to 3150.201, $2,000 transferred from 3150-456 to 3150.201, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds is hereby authorized to proceed with the renovation of the Schuyler County Jail. VOTE: 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 455 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 130 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 41 HIGHWAY UNIT POSITIONS 18 FULL-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 32 PART-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 10 APPOINTMENTS: EFFECTIVE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Boyce, Nancy Registered Nurse Home Health 11/13/95 11.8303 NCC (20 hours per week) TEMPORARY: Struble, Thomas Deputy PT Sheriff 10/30/95 7.85 Temp 01/30/96 James, Gregory Deputy PT Sheriff 11/01/95 7.85 Temp 02/01/96 LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Blidberg, Onalee Sr. Soc. Welf. Ex. Social Svcs. 01/08/96 (Medical for 6-8 weeks) OTHER: Struble, Thomas Correct. Officer PT Sheriff 10/30/95 (Change in Salary - Completed Training) RESIGNATIONS: Allmaier, Melissa Pub. Health Nurse Home Health 11/6/95 (Correction from 11/7/95) Pierce, Blake Deputy Sheriff 11/12/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Struble, Thomas Correct. Officer PT Sheriff 10/30/95 Boyce, Nancy Registered Nurse Home Health 12/06/95 REMOVALS: Landry, William Laborer 11/17/95 BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 456 Motion by Hastings, Second by Karius. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PURCHASING DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Computer Coordinating Committee has approved the addition of Windows application software to the server, and WHEREAS, the cost of licensing the software exceeds the amount of money in the Central Data Processing account. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $3,738 from account no. 1680.400 to account no. 1680.278 and $262 from account no. 1680.439 to account no. 1680.278 for the purchase of the aforementioned software. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 457 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH DR. STEPHEN SPAULDING FOR WELL CHILD CLINIC SERVICES WHEREAS, the Public Health Office employed Dr. Stephen Spaulding in its Well Child Clinics for several years but now wishes to contract for these services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement with Dr. Stephen Spaulding for his services at Well Child Clinics at the rate of fifty-five dollars per hour ($55.00/hour) from January 1, 1996 through December 31 1997, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 458 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: APPOINTMENT - FINGER LAKES HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY BE IT RESOLVED, that Robert Swinnerton be appointed as Schuyler County's representative on the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency Board of Directors effective immediately. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 459 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: ACCEPT PROPOSAL/AUTHORIZE CONTRACT - AUDITING SERVICES WHEREAS, the County Treasurer solicited RFPs for auditing services per the direction of the Finance Committee, and WHEREAS, only two proposals were received that met the bid specifications, and WHEREAS, presentations were heard on both proposals with recommendation being made to retain the current auditing firm. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby accept the proposal from Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little and Mickelson to conduct Independent Audits for the County of Schuyler's financial statements and for the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency's financial statements for the years 1995, 1996 and 1997 at a cost of $19,100, $19,500 and $19,900, respectively, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to execute the necessary agreement to effectuate the same, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that she did not know that the rates were going to be increased. Chairman Franzese said that the amount over $18,000 is the overage charged for SCIDA. Legislator Hastings stated that she was under the impression that the $18,000 included SCIDA. Legislator Smith asked how much SCIDA would cost alone? Chairman Franzese said $1,800. Legislator Smith said that by doing it this way it is only $1,100. Legislator Hastings felt that they did not do this fairly. Legislator Young said that this was a proposal not a bid. County Attorney Coleman stated that professional services are not required to be put out for bid. VOTE: Passed 6-1. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 460 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: APPOINTMENT - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Civil Service Commissioner due to the resignation of Naomi Ashley. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby appoint Helen Baker as Schuyler County Civil Service Commissioner effective immediately to fill the unexpired term until May 31, 2000. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 461 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: AMEND MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY PLAN WHEREAS, the title of Personal Secretary was not appropriately graded in regards to Experience/Education, and WHEREAS, the Administrative Committee, in conjunction with the appointing authorities, has agreed with the grading of the experience/education category for this position which raises the position one grade level in the Management/Confidential Salary Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Management/Confidential Salary Plan be amended to place the Personal Secretary position in Grade Level B effective January 1, 1996. VOTE: Passed 6-1. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 462 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: CHANGE HOURS OF DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Highway and Administrative Committees that the hours of the Director of Weights and Measures be reduced. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the hours for the Director of Weights and Measures position be set at fifteen (15) hours per week effective January 1, 1996. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 463 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: ADOPT MATRIX FOR MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY INCREASES FOR 1996 ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby adopt the following matrix for calculating management/confidential salary increases for the year 1996 based upon the employee's salary range and performance appraisal: Salary Range Excellent More than Expected Good Less than Expected Unsatisfactory Mid - Maximum 4% 3.5% 3% 0% 0 Minimum - Mid 4.5% 4% 3.5% 0% 0 VOTE: Passed 6-1. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 464 Motion by Halpin, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 6 OF THE YEAR 1995 SETTING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1996 WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has determined the salaries for certain public officials for the year 1996, and WHEREAS, some of such officials are public officers whose terms are fixed and whose terms extend beyond 1995, and WHEREAS, County Law Section 201 that any change in compensation of such officer during his/her term be made only by Local Law subject to the provisions of Section 24 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 6 of the year 1995, in the form hereto annexed be, and hereby is, introduced pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing shall be held upon said proposed Local Law on January 8, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY. LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 6 OF THE YEAR 1995 A Local Law Setting the Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the year 1996. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows: 1. Effective within 45 days hereof, the salaries of the public officers listed below shall be in the amounts herein stated retroactive to January 1, 1996. 2. The following public officers are subject to the provision hereof: ---PAGE BREAK--- Commissioner of Social Services $39,208 Undersheriff $34,471 Deputy County Clerk $22,570 Director, Real Property Tax Service $27,924 Confidential Secretary, District Attorney $10,630 Superintendent of Highways $34,580 Deputy Superintendent of Highways $31,169 Assistant District Attorney $19,233 3. This Local Law shall not take effect until at least 45 days after its adoption in accordance with County Law Section 201 and Municipal Home Rule Law Section 24. VOTE: Passed 6-1. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 465 Motion by Halpin, Second by Young. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - VARIOUS REVENUES BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $ 344 3140-3310 Probation State Aid 818 6010-3610 Social Services State Aid 1,091 6010-4610 Social Services Federal Aid 1,477 1420-1265 County Attorney Fees 208 9950.900 Transfers to Capital Projects, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to make the appropriate transfers into departmental personnel accounts to allow for the 1996 management/confidential salary increases. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 466 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Karius. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - RECORDS MANAGEMENT BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION 3,349 1460.100 Personnel Services 250 1460.400 Contractual ---PAGE BREAK--- 100 1460.427 Maintenance Supplies 25 1460.431 Office Supplies, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION 4,030 Various Fringe Benefits 4,000 1460-1289 Other Departmental Income, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position of Records Manager be reduced to 80% effective January 1, 1996. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 467 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - MMIS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $35,000 6102.400 Contractual Expense, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $25,000 of fund balance be appropriated to the 1996 tentative budget. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 468 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SENECA HARBOR PARK BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the appropriation of $9,285 to the reserve for debt for the Seneca Harbor Park repairs project. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 469 Motion by Hastings, Second by Smith. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $10,000 1230.100 Sec'y. to Administrator 3,707 Various Fringe Benefits DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin said that she has been a bid supporter of the County Manager. She said that if the County Manager stays in the budget, then she can support this cut. She will stick with the original design to get to a 0% increase. VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 470 Motion by Halpin, Second by Franzese. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - FAILED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $21,966 3110.100 Deputy Sheriff 8,238 Various Fringes DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin said that she has spoken with Phil Barnes about this already. She said that the handwriting is on the wall and that she cannot support filling any positions within the County and that lay-offs may take place in the near future. She believes that the jail duties can be completed with the current Sheriff staff. Legislator Smith said that one of the few services that everybody in the County needs at some point in the year is public safety. He said that any cuts to this department will threaten the health and welfare of the County and urges all legislators to vote no on this resolution. Legislator Halpin said that the Sheriff's Department has more than enough people to run the jail. She said that not everyone in the County feels that we need a lot of public safety and there are folks that feel we can have less security. She said there may be positions that have to be looked at for lay-offs next year. She urges the legislators to support this resolution. Legislator Karius said that every citizen hopes they do not have to call the Sheriff's Department for any reason, but they are safe in the fact that they can be called upon if necessary. She said that people are thankful that they are there. VOTE: Failed 2-5. (Names of Noes: Young, Karius, Smith, Fitzsimmons, Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 471 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $10,000 3110.100 Personnel Services, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $25,000 3150-1512 Board of Prisoners VOTE: Passed 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 472 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Hastings. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - COMMUNITY COLLEGES BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the deletion therefrom as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $20,000 2490.400 Contractual Expense VOTE: Passed 6-1. (Name of No: Young) RESOLUTION NO. 473 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Karius. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to appropriate $15,000 fund balance to the 1996 tentative budget. VOTE: Passed 5-2. (Names of No: Halpin, Franzese) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1995 The December 15, 1995 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 9:02 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Karius and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was absent. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 9:04 A.M.: None. Legislator Hastings asked if there had been any alterations to the budget done since the last meeting? Chairman Franzese said there is an alteration being done to the Treasurer's Office, where a position in her office is currently at 17 hours and should be 20 hours. She said that an alteration to the Treasurer's revenues is also being done. RESOLUTION NO. 474 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: RATIFICATION OF SPECIAL MEETING CALL BE IT RESOLVED, that this Special Meeting, pursuant to the call of the Clerk of the Legislature upon the direction of the Chairman, be and hereby is, ratified and approved for discussion and action upon the following item of business: 1. Alterations to Tentative Budget for 1996. 2. Adoption of Schuyler County Budget for 1996 and related resolutions. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 475 Motion by Young, Second by Halpin. RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - TREASURER'S OFFICE BE IT RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for 1996 be altered and modified by the addition thereto as follows: AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION $3,924 1325.100 Personnel $7,039 1325-1090 Interest and Penalties on Taxes VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 476 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Young. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: ADOPTION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY BUDGET FOR 1996 WHEREAS, a notice was published in the official newspaper of the County of Schuyler that a Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget of the County of Schuyler for 1996 would be held at 7:00 p.m. on November 29, 1995, in the upstairs Main Court Room of the Court House, Watkins Glen, NY, and WHEREAS, the above-mentioned Public Hearing was held on November 29, 1995 at said time and place. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Budget for 1996 as presented by the Budget Officer and the Finance Committee of the Legislature, and as revised by the Schuyler County Legislature, to raise $5,862,859.00 by tax levy, be adopted. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that she had planned on voting no on this resolution because she felt it was irresponsible, but she will be voting yes. Chairman Franzese said that it is a tight budget, but a livable one. She said that some positions may have to be eliminated through attrition. She said that everyone will have to watch 1996 very carefully. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that there is one more meeting scheduled, but this is a good time to say goodbye to Legislators Smith and Karius. He would like to offer his thanks to all the departments and their employees for a job well done and wish them the best of holidays. Legislator Karius said that she has enjoyed working with the Legislators and plans on coming back in two years. She wishes everyone lots of luck in 1996. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 477 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF CERTAIN POSITIONS WITHIN PUBLIC HEALTH, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, AND THE TREASURER'S OFFICE WHEREAS, there is appropriated in 1995 and 1996 budgets of the Public Health Agency, Sheriff's Department and Treasurer's Office, monies for vacant positions, and WHEREAS, it has been determined by this Legislature that these vacant positions are essential and should be filled immediately. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that immediately, the Director of Patient Services/Public Health be authorized to fill a nurse position for the lead program; the Schuyler County Sheriff be authorized to fill one vacant position in his department; and the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to fill a part-time account clerk typist position, and ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all employees hired to fill the aforementioned vacancies be informed by the respective Department Head of the County's budget concerns and the possibility of these positions not being funded in the future. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that she has a real problem with this and would like to know why everyone is in such a hurry to fill these positions? Barb Regan, Director of Patient Services and Public Health, said that her committee does not meet again until some time in January and this position has gone unattended for this long. She said that this position is 100% State funded as well as all the fringes. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that all positions being talked about have been open for some time and have caused problems with the departments. Legislator Hastings said that Nancy Peters, Treasurer, pointed out that we may not have enough money to pay the bills, so how can we consider hiring people now? Legislator Halpin said that if we are that desperate, then the positions should not have been funded in 1996. Nancy Peters said that if this is progressed with today, she could do the interview process now and hire the first of the year. If this is waited upon, it will be much harder to hire someone. Legislator Hastings said that she has no problem with that. Chairman Franzese asked Barb Regan if she would be willing to hire after the first of the year? Barb Regan said that she would be unable to find someone before then. Phil Barnes, Undersheriff, said that he has to hire someone by Christmas Eve. He said he has a person available now for hiring and would like to do so. Legislator Young "called for the question." Legislator Fitzsimmons said that wants the department heads to be able to hire immediately. VOTE: Passed 7-1. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 478 Motion by Young, Second by Burnside. RE: APPROPRIATE THE SEVERAL AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN BUDGET IN COLUMN ENTITLED "1996" WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature by Resolution No. 476, dated December 15, 1995, has adopted a budget for fiscal year 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the several amounts specified in such budget in the column entitled "1996" as amended, be, and the same hereby are, appropriated for the objects and purposes specified, effective January 1, 1996. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 479 Motion by Smith, Second by Karius. RE: 1996 BUDGET OF $18,824,802.00: LEGISLATURE TO DETERMINE TOWN CONTRIBUTION TO COUNTY TAXES AND ISSUE CERTIFICATE TO EACH TOWN ---PAGE BREAK--- BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law Section 900, as amended by Chapter 828 of the Laws of 1985, that this Legislature by December 31, 1995, levy the taxes for the County upon the basis of the full valuation of the taxable real property in accordance with Title 2, Article 8, the contribution of each Town to County taxes, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman issue not later than December 31, 1995 the required certificate to the tax collecting officer of each Town stating the total of taxes due from each Town to Schuyler County. VOTE: Passed 8-0. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 9:37 A.M.: Barb Regan thanked everyone for allowing her to hire the position and thanked Legislator Smith for all of his work as a legislator. She said that he has been a tremendous help to her department and that he will be missed. Public Participation ended at 9:38 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:38 a.m. Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk ANNUAL BUDGET OF 1996 Budget of Schuyler County for Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 1996 Tentative Budget - Filed October 23, 1995 Adopted December 15, 1995 NANCY A. PETERS, BUDGET OFFICER LEGISLATURE APPROPRIATIONS: A1010.1 Personal Service 106,590.00 A1010.4 Contractual Expense 31,000.00 A1010.6 Lease/Purchase 3,900.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 141,490.00 LEGISLATURE REVENUES: 1010-1081 Other Payments In Lieu of Taxes 85,000.00 1010-1110 State Admin. Sales and Use Tax 2,218,000.00 1010-2660 Sales of Real Property 5,000.00 1010-2720 Off Track Betting 30,000.00 1010-4089 Federal Aid - Other (Entitlement Land) 6,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL REVENUES 2,344,000.00 DISTRICT ATTORNEY APPROPRIATIONS: A1165.1 Personal Service 59,863.00 A1165.4 Contractual Expense 17,915.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 77,778.00 PUBLIC DEFENDER APPROPRIATIONS: A1170.1 Personal Service 29,061.00 A1170.4 Contractual Expense 28,950.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 58,011.00 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE APPROPRIATIONS: A1180.4 Contractual Expense 500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 500.00 CORONERS APPROPRIATIONS: A1185.4 Contractual Expense 13,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 13,000.00 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR APPROPRIATIONS: A1230.1 Personal Services 22,600.00 A1230.2 Equipment 4,042.00 A1230.4 Contractual 2,600.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 29,242.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- COUNTY TREASURER APPROPRIATIONS: A1325.1 Personal Service 107,935.00 A1325.2 Equipment 2,850.00 A1325.4 Contractual Expense 31,950.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 142,735.00 COUNTY TREASURER REVENUES: 1325-1090 Interest and Penalties on Taxes 392,039.00 1325-1091 Penalties on Special Assessments 14,000.00 1325-1230 Clerk/Treasurer Fees 8,400.00 1325-2401 Interest on Investments 80,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 494,439.00 BUDGET OFFICER APPROPRIATIONS: A1340.4 Contractual Expense 750.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 750.00 REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS: A1355.1 Personal Service 66,835.00 A1355.4 Contractual Expense 31,825.00 A1355.6 Lease/Purchase 1,050.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 99,710.00 REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE REVENUES: 1355-2201 Tax Assessment Service 15,700.00 1355-3040 Tax Maps and Assessments 2,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL REVENUES 17,700.00 TAX SALE ADVERTISING AND EXPENSE APPROPRIATIONS: A1362.4 Contractual Expense 4,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 4,500.00 TAX SALE ADVERTISING AND EXPENSE REVENUES: 1362-1235 Charges - Tax Advertising and Expense 4,500.00 TOTAL REVENUES 4,500.00 PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES APPROPRIATIONS: A1364.4 Contractual Expense 5,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 5,000.00 PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES REVENUES: 1364-1230 Clerk/Treasurer Fees 5,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 5,000.00 COUNTY CLERK APPROPRIATIONS (INCLUDES MOTOR VEHICLE): A1410.1 Personal Service 129,509.00 A1410.2 Equipment 2,000.00 A1410.4 Contractual Expense 18,100.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 149,609.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- COUNTY CLERK REVENUES: 1410-1255 County Clerk Fees 175,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 175,000.00 COUNTY ATTORNEY APPROPRIATIONS: A1420.1 Personal Service 85,487.00 A1420.2 Equipment 1,000.00 A1420.4 Contractual Expense 21,269.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 107,756.00 COUNTY ATTORNEY REVENUES: 1420-1265 Attorney Fees 76,704.00 TOTAL REVENUES 76,704.00 PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS: A1430.1 Personal Service 73,675.00 A1430.2 Equipment 2,000.00 A1430.4 Contractual Expense 12,160.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 87,835.00 PERSONNEL REVENUES: 1430-1260 Personnel Fees 1,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,000.00 ELECTIONS APPROPRIATIONS: ---PAGE BREAK--- A1450.1 Personal Service 28,384.00 A1450.2 Equipment 600.00 A1450.4 Contractual Expense 15,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 43,984.00 ELECTIONS REVENUES: 1450-2215 Election Services 750.00 TOTAL REVENUES 750.00 RECORDS MANAGEMENT APPROPRIATIONS: A1460.1 Personal Service 13,395.00 A1460.4 Contractual Expense 525.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 13,920.00 RECORDS MANAGEMENT REVENUES: 1460-1289 Other General Government Department Income 13,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 13,000.00 CENTRAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS: A1610.2 Equipment 2,500.00 A1610.4 Contractual 68,212.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 70,712.00 CENTRAL SERVICES REVENUES: 1610-1270 Shared Services Charges 69,212.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL REVENUES 69,212.00 BUILDINGS APPROPRIATIONS: A1620.1 Personal Service 157,427.00 A1620.2 Equipment 2,500.00 A1620.4 Contractual Expense 140,305.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 300,232.00 BUILDINGS REVENUES: 1620-1270 Shared Services Charges 100.00 1620-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual 61,937.00 1620-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material 200.00 1620-3021 Court Facilities Aid 23,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES: 85,237.00 BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - MOBILE WORK CREW APPROPRIATIONS: 1621.1 Personal Service 21,153.00 1621.4 Contractual 5,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 26,153.00 BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - MOBILE WORK CREW REVENUES: A1621-1289 Other General Government Dept. Income 35,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 35,000.00 GROUNDS APPROPRIATIONS: A1622.2 Equipment 500.00 A1622.4 Contractual 6,200.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL REVENUES 6,700.00 PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT APPROPRIATIONS: A1630.4 Contractual Expense 5,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 5,000.00 STOREROOM APPROPRIATIONS: A1660.1 Personal Service 19,665.00 A1660.4 Contractual Expense 2,050.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 21,715.00 STOREROOM REVENUES: 1660-2770 Unclassified Revenues 400.00 TOTAL REVENUES 400.00 CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING APPROPRIATIONS: A1680.2 Equipment 2,000.00 A1680.4 Contractual Expense 38,100.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 40,100.00 UNALLOCATED INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: 1910.4 Contractual 196,534.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 196,534.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- UNALLOCATED INSURANCE REVENUES: 1910-2680 Insurance Recoveries 75,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 75,000.00 MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION DUES APPROPRIATIONS: 1920.4 Contractual 2,990.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,990.00 JUDGMENTS & CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS: 1930.4 Contractual 4,800.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 4,800.00 TAXES & ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTY APPROPRIATIONS: 1950.4 Contractual 215.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 215.00 CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT APPROPRIATIONS: A1990.5 Contingencies 50,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 50,000.00 COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION APPROPRIATIONS: A2490.4 Contractual 480,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 480,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- EDUCATION - HANDICAPPED CHILDREN APPROPRIATIONS: A2960.4 Contractual 433,400.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 433,400.00 EDUCATION - HANDICAPPED CHILDREN REVENUES: 2960-1689 Other Health Department Income 15,000.00 2960-3277 Education - Handicapped Children 248,285.00 TOTAL REVENUES 263,285.00 EDUCATION - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP APPROPRIATIONS: A2980.4 Contractual 13,225.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 13,225.00 SHERIFF APPROPRIATIONS: A3110.1 Personal Service 462,509.00 A3110.2 Equipment 4,100.00 A3110.4 Contractual Expense 94,580.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 561,189.00 SHERIFF REVENUES: 3110-1510 Sheriff Fees 146,450.00 3110-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material 3,000.00 3110-4320 Crime Control - 3011 25,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 174,450.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- NAVIGATION APPROPRIATIONS: A3111.1 Personal Service 8,000.00 A3111.2 Equipment 25,000.00 A3111.4 Contractual Expense 2,400.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 35,400.00 NAVIGATION REVENUES: 3111-3315 State Aid - Navigation Law Enforcement 33,175.00 TOTAL REVENUES 33,175.00 HECTOR LAND PATROL APPROPRIATIONS: A3112.1 Personal Service 2,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,500.00 HECTOR LAND PATROL REVENUES: 3112-4080 Federal Aid - Hector Land Use Area 2,500.00 TOTAL REVENUES 2,500.00 PROBATION APPROPRIATIONS: A3140.1 Personal Service 156,668.00 A3140.2 Equipment 1,850.00 A3140.4 Contractual Expense 13,391.00 A3140.6 Lease/Purchase 1,456.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 173,365.00 PROBATION REVENUES: ---PAGE BREAK--- 3140-1580 Restitution 1,400.00 3140-2610 Fines and Forfeited Bail 200.00 3140-3310 State Aid - Probation Services 63,303.00 TOTAL REVENUES 64,903.00 JAIL APPROPRIATIONS: A3150.1 Personal Service 431,750.00 A3150.2 Equipment 3,500.00 A3150.4 Contractual Expenses 163,700.00 A3150.6 Lease/Purchase 2,300.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 601,250.00 JAIL REVENUES: 3150-1512 Board of Prisoners - Other Munic. 75,000.00 3150-3316 State Aid - Board of Prisoners 20,000.00 3150-3330 State Aid - Unified Court Budget 26,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 121,000.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS: A3310.4 Contractual Expense 50.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 50.00 STOP D.W.I. APPROPRIATIONS: A3315.1 Personal Service 31,147.00 A3315.2 Equipment 20,500.00 A3315.4 Contractual Expense 21,924.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 73,571.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- STOP D.W.I. REVENUES: 3315-2615 Stop D.W.I. Fines 45,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 45,000.00 FIRE-EMERGENCY MEDICAL APPROPRIATIONS: A3412.4 Contractual Expense 23,646.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 23,646.00 FIRE-EMERGENCY MEDICAL REVENUES: 3412-1588 Bureau of Fire - EMS Books 20,525.00 TOTAL REVENUES 20,525.00 CONTROL OF DOGS APPROPRIATIONS: A3510.1 Personal Service 33,407.00 A3510.2 Equipment 1,000.00 A3510.4 Contractual Expense 14,300.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 48,707.00 DOG CONTROL REVENUES: 3510-1550 Public Pound Charges and Control Fees 1,000.00 3510-2268 Dog Control Services 20,577.00 3510-2705 Gifts and Donations 200.00 TOTAL REVENUES 21,777.00 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS: ---PAGE BREAK--- A3689.1 Personal Service 48,550.00 A3689.2 Equipment 3,000.00 A3689.4 Contractual Expense 95,270.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 146,820.00 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES REVENUES: 3689-1587 Bureau of Fire - Life Safety 5,000.00 3689-1589 Other Public Safety Dept. Income 35,000.00 3689.4305 Federal Aid - Civil Defense 2,500.00 3689.4389 Other Public Safety Aid 1,820.00 TOTAL REVENUES 44,320.00 PUBLIC HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS: A4010.1 Personal Service 343,112.00 A4010.2 Equipment 26,000.00 A4010.4 Contractual Expense 128,989.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 498,101.00 PUBLIC HEALTH REVENUES: 4010-1610 Home Nursing Charges 353,000.00 4010-1611 Office for the Aging 18,000.00 4010-3401 State Aid - Public Health 138,741.00 TOTAL REVENUES 509,741.00 RABIES CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS: A4042.4 Contractual Expenses 15,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- RABIES REVENUES: 4042-3401 State Aid - Rabies 11,800.00 4042-3489 Other Health (Rabies, Ag. & Markets) 500.00 TOTAL REVENUES 12,300.00 PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED APPROPRIATIONS: A4046.4 Contractual Expense 15,600.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,600.00 PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED REVENUES: 4046-3446 State Aid - Handicapped Children 7,740.00 TOTAL REVENUES 7,740.00 WATERSHED APPROPRIATIONS: A4050.1 Personal Service 63,444.00 A4050.2 Equipment 600.00 A4050.4 Contractual Expense 21,670.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 85,714.00 WATERSHED REVENUES: 4050-1609 Watershed Revenues 26,000.00 4050-3403 State Aid - Watershed 25,014.00 TOTAL REVENUES 51,014.00 EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS: ---PAGE BREAK--- A4059.1 Personal Service 6,000.00 A4059.4 Contractual Expense 174,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 180,000.00 EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM REVENUES: 4059-1621 Early Intervention Service Fee 108,000.00 4059-3449 State Aid - Early Intervention 36,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 144,000.00 MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS: A4310.1 Personal Service 422,709.00 A4310.2 Equipment 10,800.00 A4310.4 Contractual Expense 248,104.00 A4310.6 Lease/Purchase 3,520.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 685,133.00 MENTAL HEALTH REVENUES: 4310-1620 Mental Health Fees 474,078.00 4310-3490 State Aid - Mental Health 278,856.00 TOTAL REVENUES 752,934.00 MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS: A4322.3 Contractual Expense 300,784.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 300,784.00 MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCIES REVENUES: ---PAGE BREAK--- 4322-1625 Mental Health Contribution from Private Agencies 14,950.00 4322-1689 Other Health Department Income 6,032.00 4322-3490 State Aid - Mental Health 162,355.00 4322-4490 Federal Aid - Mental Health 111,004.00 TOTAL REVENUES 294,341.00 BUS OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS: A5630.4 Contractual Expense 90,250.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 90,250.00 BUS OPERATIONS REVENUES: 5630-3594 State Aid - Bus and Other Mass Transportation 75,250.00 5630-4089 Federal Aid - Other Transportation 15,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 90,250.00 SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS: A6010.1 Personal Service 879,733.00 A6010.2 Equipment 16,560.00 A6010.4 Contractual Expense 348,900.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,245,193.00 SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION REVENUES: 6010-1810 Repay of Administration 3,000.00 6010-3610 State Aid - Administration 658,565.00 6010-4610 Federal Aid - Administration 448,461.00 6010-4611 Federal Aid - Food Stamps 65,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,175,026.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- JOBS ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS: A6015.1 Personal Service 45,286.00 A6015.4 Contractual Expense 109,100.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 154,386.00 JOBS ADMINISTRATION REVENUES: 6015-1835 Jobs - Repayments 11,000.00 6015-3615 State Aid Jobs 37,650.00 6015-4615 Federal Aid Jobs 114,400.00 TOTAL REVENUES 163,050.00 SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS APPROPRIATIONS: A6070.4 Contractual Expense 113,260.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 113,260.00 SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS REVENUES: 6070-3670 State Aid - Purchase of Services 67,560.00 6070-4670 Federal Aid - Purchase of Services 49,200.00 TOTAL REVENUES 116,760.00 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS: A6101.4 Contractual Expense 152,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 152,000.00 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUES: ---PAGE BREAK--- 6101-1801 Repay of Medical Assistance 100,000.00 6101-3601 State Aid - Medical Assistance 33,750.00 6101-4601 Federal Aid - Medical Assistance 58,500.00 TOTAL REVENUES 192,250.00 M.M.I.S. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS: A6102.4 Contractual Expense 2,050,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,050,000.00 M.M.I.S. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUES: 6102-3602 State Aid - Mentally Disabled 340,000.00 6102-4602 Federal Aid - Disproportionate Share 50,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 390,000.00 SPECIAL NEED (ADULT/FAMILY) APPROPRIATIONS: A6106.4 Contractual Expense 865.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 865.00 SPECIAL NEED (ADULT/FAMILY) REVENUES: 6106-3606 Special Needs (Adult/Family Homes) 865.00 TOTAL REVENUES 865.00 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN APPROPRIATIONS: A6109.4 Contractual Expense 1,750,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,750,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN REVENUES: 6109-1809 Repay of Aid to Dependent Children 115,000.00 6109-1811 Child Support, Incentive Payment 28,000.00 6109-3609 State Aid - Aid to Dependent Children 456,220.00 6109-4609 Federal Aid - Aid to Dependent Children 723,500.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,322,720.00 CHILD CARE APPROPRIATIONS: A6119.4 Contractual Expense 215,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 215,000.00 CHILD CARE REVENUES: 6119-1819 Repayment of Child Care 2,000.00 6119-3619 State Aid - Child Care 65,000.00 6119-4619 Federal Aid - Child Care 52,600.00 TOTAL REVENUES 119,600.00 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY APPROPRIATIONS: A6123.4 Contractual Expense 170,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 170,000.00 JUVENILE DELINQUENCEY REVENUES: 6123-1823 Repay of Juvenile Delinquent Care 2,000.00 6123-3623 State Aid - Juvenile Delinquency 85,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 87,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- STATE TRAINING SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS: A6129.4 Contractual Expense 35,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 35,000.00 JOBS APPROPRIATIONS: A6135.4 Contractual Expense 50,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 50,000.00 JOBS REVENUES: 6135-3635 State Aid Jobs 12,500.00 6135-4635 Federal Aid Jobs 25,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 37,500.00 HOME RELIEF APPROPRIATIONS: A6140.4 Contractual Expense 300,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 300,000.00 HOME RELIEF REVENUES: 6140-1840 Repay of Home Relief 20,000.00 6140-3640 State Aid - Home Relief 140,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 160,000.00 HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS: ---PAGE BREAK--- A6141.4 Contractual Expense 275,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 275,000.00 HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE REVENUES: 6141-1841 Repay of Energy Assistance 5,000.00 6141-4641 Federal Aid - HEAP Program 270,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 275,000.00 EMERGENCY AID FOR ADULTS APPROPRIATIONS: A6142.4 Contractual Expense 3,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 3,000.00 EMERGENCY AID FOR ADULTS REVENUES: 6142-3642 State Aid - Emergency Aid for Adults 1,500.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,500.00 BURIALS APPROPRIATIONS: A6148.4 Contractual Expense 15,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,500.00 BURIALS REVENUES: 6148-1848 Repay of Burials 500.00 6148-3648 State Aid - Burials 3,600.00 TOTAL REVENUES 4,100.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS: A6310.4 Contractual Expense 2,800.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,800.00 PUBLICITY APPROPRIATIONS: A6410.4 Contractual Expense 81,738.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 81,738.00 PUBLICITY REVENUES: 6410-1113 Tax on Hotel Room Occupancy 36,040.00 TOTAL REVENUES 36,040.00 VETERAN SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS: A6510.1 Personal Service 7,912.00 A6510.4 Contractual Expense 9,937.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 17,849.00 VETERAN SERVICE REVENUES: 6510-3710 Veterans Service Agencies 8,834.00 TOTAL REVENUES 8,834.00 WEIGHTS & MEASURES APPROPRIATIONS: ---PAGE BREAK--- A6610.1 Personal Service 8,460.00 A6610.2 Equipment 200.00 A6610.4 Contractual Expense 1,348.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 10,008.00 WEIGHTS & MEASURES REVENUES: 6610-3789 Other Economic Assistance and Opportunity 2,340.00 TOTAL REVENUES 2,340.00 PROGRAMS FOR AGING APPROPRIATIONS: A6772.1 Personal Service 230,161.00 A6772.2 Equipment 300.00 A6772.4 Contractual Expense 268,586.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 499,047.00 PROGRAMS FOR AGING REVENUES: 6772-1972 Programs for Aging 55,906.00 6772-3772 State Aid - Programs for Aging 177,422.00 6772-4772 Federal Aid - Programs for Aging 249,014.00 TOTAL REVENUES 482,342.00 OTHER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY/DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS: A6989.4 Contractual Expense (SCIDA) 10,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 10,000.00 YOUTH PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS: ---PAGE BREAK--- A7310.1 Personal Service 74,932.00 A7310.4 Contractual Expense 87,553.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 162,485.00 YOUTH PROGRAMS REVENUES: 7310-3820 State Aid - Youth Programs 70,591.00 7310-4820 Youth Programs 63,309.00 TOTAL REVENUES 133,900.00 LIBRARY APPROPRIATIONS: A7410.4 Contractual Expense 200.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 200.00 HISTORIAN APPROPRIATIONS: A7510.4 Contractual Expense 150.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 150.00 OTHER PERFORMING ARTS APPROPRIATIONS: A7560.4 Contractual 5,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 5,000.00 PLANNING APPROPRIATIONS: A8020.1 Personal Service 47,591.00 A8020.2 Equipment 300.00 A8020.4 Contractual Expense 10,788.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 58,679.00 PLANNING REVENUES: 8020-2115 Planning Board Fees 500.00 TOTAL REVENUES 500.00 REFUSE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL APPROPRIATIONS: A8160.4 Contractual Expense 21,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 21,000.00 REFUSE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL REVENUES: 8160-2130 Refuse and Garbage Charges 1,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,000.00 COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION - EMC APPROPRIATIONS: A8510.4 Contractual Expense 1,050.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,050.00 CONSERVATION PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS: A8750.4 Contractual Expense 58,250.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 58,250.00 CONSERVATION PROGRAMS REVENUES: 8710-2189 Other Home and Community Services 7,150.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL REVENUES 7,150.00 COOPERATIVE EXTENSION APPROPRIATIONS: A8750.4 Contractual Expense 180,231.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 180,231.00 ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND APPROPRIATIONS: A8830.4 Contractual Expense 600.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 600.00 STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS: A9010.8 Fringe Benefits 54,360.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 54,360.00 SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS: A9030.8 Fringe Benefits 323,417.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 323,417.00 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: A9050.8 Fringe Benefits 15,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,000.00 DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: ---PAGE BREAK--- A9055.8 Fringe Benefits 18,711.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 18,711.00 HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: A9060.8 Fringe Benefits 939,528.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 939,528.00 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS A9089.8 Fringe Benefits 720.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 720.00 TRANSFERS TO COUNTY ROAD FUND: A9522.9 Transfers 1,041,660.00 TOTAL TRANSFERS TO COUNTY ROAD 1,041,660.00 TRANSFERS TO MACHINERY FUND: A9524.9 Transfers 222,044.00 TOTAL TRANSFERS TO MACHINERY 222,044.00 SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS: A9710.6 Debt Service - Principal 205,000.00 A9710.7 Debt Service - Interest 206,582.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 411,582.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS: D5010.1 Personal Service 83,466.00 D5010.2 Equipment 1,700.00 D5010.4 Contractual Expense 5,850.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 91,016.00 COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION REVENUES: 0002-2401 Interest on Investments 1,400.00 0002-2590 Permits 700.00 0002-2701 Refunds of Prior Years Expenditures 1,000.00 0002-3501 Consolidated Highway Aid 493,109.00 0002-5031 Interfund Transfers 1,041,660.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,537,869.00 ENGINEERING APPROPRIATIONS: D5020.4 Contractual Expense 50,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 50,000.00 MAINTENANCE OF ROADS APPROPRIATIONS: D5110.1 Personal Service 273,674.00 D5110.4 Contractual Expense 515,152.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 788,826.00 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS: D5112.3 Reconstruction CR 14 80,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 80,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- BRIDGES APPROPRIATIONS: D5120.3 CR #28 Culvert 4,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 4,000.00 SNOW REMOVAL APPROPRIATIONS: D5142.1 Personal Service 76,945.00 D5142.4 Contractual Expense 106,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 182,945.00 STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS: D9010.8 Fringe Benefits 12,149.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 12,149.00 SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS: D9030.8 Fringe Benefits 33,525.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 33,525.00 WORKER'S COMPENSATION APPROPRIATIONS: D9040.8 Fringe Benefits 48,558.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 48,558.00 DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: D9055.8 Fringe Benefits 1,332.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,332.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: D9060.8 Fringe Benefits 79,380.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 79,380.00 SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS: D9710.6 Debt Service - Principal 95,000.00 D9710.7 Debt Service - Interest 24,888.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 119,888.00 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES APPROPRIATIONS: D9730.6 Debt Service - Principal 37,000.00 D9730.7 Debt Service - Interest 9,250.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 46,250.00 MACHINERY FUND APPROPRIATIONS: D5010.1 Personal Service 82,595.00 D5010.2 Equipment 38,000.00 D5010.4 Contractual Expense 257,520.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 378,115.00 MACHINERY REVENUES: 0003-2300 Services 2,000.00 0003-2401 Interest on Investments 800.00 0003-2416 Rental - Equipment Other Governments 2,000.00 0003-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material 100.00 0003-2801 Interfund Revenues 180,000.00 0003-5031 Interfund Transfers 222,044.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL REVENUES 406,944.00 STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS: D9010.8 Fringe Benefits 2,580.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,580.00 SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS: D9030.8 Fringe Benefits 7,761.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 7,761.00 WORKER'S COMPENSATION APPROPRIATIONS: D9040.8 Fringe Benefits 10,202.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 10,202.00 DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: D9055.8 Fringe Benefits 356.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 356.00 HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: D9060.8 Fringe Benefits 16,118.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 16,118.00 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES APPROPRIATIONS: ---PAGE BREAK--- D9730.6 Debt Service - Principal 40,612.00 D9730.7 Debt Service - Interest 1,200.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 41,812.00 State and Rev. Attr. Rev. not Attr. Appropriations Federal Aid To Function To Function Legislative Board 141,490.00 6,000.00 2,338,000.00 Judicial 149,289.00 Executive 29,242.00 Finance 252,695.00 2,000.00 519,639.00 Staff 403,104.00 266,454.00 Shared Services 470,612.00 23,000.00 166,849.00 Special Items 254,539.00 75,000.00 Education 926,625.00 248,285.00 15,000.00 Public Safety 1,666,498.00 174,298.00 353,352.00 Public Health 1,780,332.00 772,010.00 1,000,060.00 Transportation 90,250.00 90,250.00 Social Services 6,529,204.00 3,758,871.00 286,500.00 Economic Programs 122,395.00 11,174.00 36,040.00 Programs for Aging 499,047.00 426,436.00 55,906.00 Youth Programs 162,485.00 133,900.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- County General 325,160.00 8,650.00 Undistributed 1,351,736.00 Interfund Transfers 1,263,704.00 Debt Service (General) 411,582.00 Co. Road Maint. 1,287,731.00 409,109.00 3,100.00 875,522.00 Co. Road Perm Imp. 84,000.00 84,000.00 Debt Service (Co. Road) 166,138.00 166,138.00 Machinery 415,132.00 184,900.00 180,232.00 Debt Service (Machinery) 41,812.00 41,812.00 TOTAL 18,824,802.00 6,139,333.00 5,309,450.00 1,263,704.00 Estimated Revenues: State and Federal Aid 6,139,333.00 Attributable to Functions 5,309,450.00 Not Att. To Functions 1,263,704.00 Total Estimated Revenues 12,712,487.00 Appropriated Surplus 249,456.00 1996 Tax Levy 5,862,859.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary By Funds Total General County Road Machinery Appropriations, Excluding Interfund Items: 17,561,098.00 15,566,285.00 1,537,869.00 456,944.00 Interfund Items: 1,263,704.00 1,263,704.00 Total Appropriations 18,824,802.00 16,829,989.00 1,537,869.00 456,944.00 LESS: Est. Revenues, Other than Real Estate Taxes and Excluding Interfund Items: 11,268,783.00 10,767,674.00 496,209.00 4,900.00 Interfund Items: 1,443,704.00 1,041,660.00 402,044.00 Approp. Cash Surplus to 249,456.00 199,456.00 50,000.00 Reduce Tax Levy Total Revenues 12,961,943.00 10,967,130.00 1,537,869.00 456,944.00 Balance of Appropropriations to be Raised by Real Estate Taxes: 5,862,859.00 SUMMARY OF BUDGET All Funds Total Appropriations of all Funds (excluding Interfund Items) 17,561,098.00 Interfund Items 1,263,704.00 Total Appropriations 18,824,802.00 LESS: ---PAGE BREAK--- Estimated Revenues (excluding Interfund Revenues) 11,268,783.00 Interfund Items 1,443,704.00 Appropriated Cash Surplus to Reduce Tax Levy 249,456.00 Total Estimated Revenues and Appropriated Cash Surplus All Funds 12,961,943.00 General 199,456.00 County Road 0.00 Machinery 50,000.00 Real Estate Levy 5,862,859.00 ESTIMATED CASH SURPLUS AND RESERVES AT END OF PRESENT FISCAL YEAR General Fund Surplus County Road Surplus Machinery Surplus Estimated cash surplus at end of present 1,600,000.00 103,000.00 61,600.00 fiscal year after deducting est. encumbrances Estimated cash surplus and reserves approp. 199,456.00 50,000.00 by Board to reduce tax levy RESERVE FUNDS: ---PAGE BREAK--- Reserve for Uncoll.Taxes: 257,010.00 Constitutional Tax Margin: 1,733,592.00 YEAR END MEETING DECEMBER 27, 1995 The December 27, 1995 Year End Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Chairman Franzese at 7:02 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Smith and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - 7:06 P.M.: Tom Ryan wished everyone a Happy New Year and is sorry to be saying goodbye to Legislators Smith and Karius. Public Participation ended 7:07 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 480 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN OF THE LEGISLATURE TO SIGN ISTEA GRANT APPLICATION WHEREAS, the Legislature is committed to improving Seneca Lake waterfront facilities in order to foster economic development and tourism in the county, and WHEREAS, Schuyler County is eligible to apply for Department of Transportation ISTEA funds to improve Seneca Lake waterfront access and provide transportation enhancements including bicycle racks, benches, landscaping, drainage and path systems, and WHEREAS, a draft grant application written by the County Planning and Community Development Director has been reviewed and approved with some modifications by the DOT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Community Development, Planning and Expansion Committee of the Legislature approves of the submission of a final ISTEA grant application with modifications as suggested by the DOT and as signed by the Chairman of the Legislature. VOTE: Passed 8-0. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 481 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: TRANSFER OF SECTION 18 TRANSPORTATION RESPONSIBILITIES BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby appoints the Director of Planning and Community Development as Schuyler County's Section 18 Transportation Coordinator, including responsibility of coordinating public transportation services for county residents and bus operations account no. 5630.4, effective January 1, 1996. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 482 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE COMMITMENT FOR VILLAGE ASSISTANCE WHEREAS, the Planning and Community Development Director applied for a $10,300 matching grant for Clute Park improvements from the Department of State for the Village of Watkins Glen, and WHEREAS, the grant was funded and includes a local match of both county and village labor, and WHEREAS, the Planning and Community Development Director will spend no more than twenty percent of her time for a period of three months assisting the Village with the design development of Clute Park improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Community Development Director is hereby authorized to commit her time and the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to sign a contract with the Department of State for the aforementioned project; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 483 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: SUPPORT CIRCUIT BREAKER PROGRAM WHEREAS, agriculture remains New York's largest industry with property tax becoming their largest burden, and WHEREAS, the cost shift has had a shocking effect on New York's largest industry, agriculture. The number of operating farms has decreased by approximately four thousand in the past eight years. Some may not correlate this to a loss of business, but statistics show a loss of productive acreage of 500,000. The need to support a circuit breaker is further illustrated by the rate of property tax paid by New York's farmers which is the highest in the Country with the largest percentage of growth year to year. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby whole-heartedly endorse the Circuit Breaker Program and encourages the New York State Department of Agriculture to work towards this endeavor. DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin asked Legislator Hastings to explain this program. Legislator Hastings said that this has been working in Michigan for many years. She said it is a program where a farmer who is farming when he hands in his income tax to the State, he is assessed for a percentage of his income tax that he should be paying into property tax, and if the percentage has a different amount he is reimbursed by the State for that amount of money. She said that it has worked out well in that state, so they are trying to get the State of New York to look at this to help the farmers. Chairman Franzese pointed out that the Farm Bureau has supported this concept. Legislator Fitzsimmons asked who provides the reimbursement? Legislator Hastings said that the State does. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 484 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE 1994 COST ALLOCATION PLAN - DSS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to certify the A-87 Cost Allocation Plan for the fiscal year 1994 to be used for claiming costs for the Schuyler County Department of Social Services in fiscal year 1996. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 485 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT PACE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a renewal agreement for Project Pace for 1/1/96 - 12/31/96 in the total amount of $54,948 with a local share of $13,045 which will be reimbursed by Corning Community College; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 486 Motion by Fitzsimmons, Second by Burnside. RE: SCHUYLER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND SCHUYLER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute renewal agreements between Schuyler County Department of Social Services and the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department for 1/1/96 - 12/31/96 for: ---PAGE BREAK--- Fraud Services in the amount of $22,930.81 Security Services in the amount of $80,811.48 Juvenile Transports not to exceed $ 3,000.00; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the insurance certificate provided be accepted. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings said that she will be voting no on this resolution because she is against paying $80,000 for security in this department. Legislator Halpin said that she also does not support the security, but if the Legislature feels it needs to be there, then she will ll support it. Legislator Fitzsimmons feels we should look at eliminating all security within the County building. He said it needs to be monitored with the Sheriff's Department. VOTE: Passed 7-1. (Name of No: Hastings) RESOLUTION NO. 487 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: SCHUYLER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - LEGAL SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a renewal agreement between Schuyler County Department of Social Services and the Schuyler County Attorney's Office for 1/1/96 - 12/31/96 for general legal services and for Child Support legal services totaling $75,227; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney, the Schuyler County Commissioner of Social Services and the New York State Department of Social Services. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 488 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. RE: SCHUYLER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - SCHUYLER COUNTY CLERK - RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement between Schuyler County Department of Social Services and the Schuyler County Clerk, as Records Management Officer, for 1/1/96 - 12/31/96 for records management services in the amount of $5,000; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 489 Motion by Karius, Second by Young. ---PAGE BREAK--- RE: ONTARIO COUNTY YOUTH CARE FACILITY - NON-SECURE DETENTION SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a renewal agreement with Ontario County Youth Care Facility for non-secure detention services for 1/1/96 - 12/31/96 in the amount of $195 per day; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 490 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: CONTRACT - STAFF (PART-TIME) - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, the consulting in the Mental Health Clinic has resigned, and WHEREAS, this position is necessary and essential to the operation of the Clinic, and WHEREAS, recruitment efforts are ongoing to contract for staff services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Chairman of the Legislature to execute an agreement(s) for a staff at a cost of $70.00 per hour, for up to seventeen and a half hours (17.5) per week, not to exceed $63,700 per year, commencing immediately and in effect through December 31, 1996; contract(s) subject to the approval by the Schuyler County Attorney, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the insurance standards be waived and proof of insurance be acceptable. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 491 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: APPROVE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW - MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, a State Environmental Quality Review has been performed with regard to the proposed Mental Health building project to be located on Perry Street in the Village of Watkins Glen, and WHEREAS, a review of the Environmental Assessment Form, which was prepared by Chris Smith, Engineer for the Sear Brown Group, and reviewed by the Director of the Schuyler County Planning Department, has resulted in a determination that this project will not have a significant impact on the environment and therefore a negative declaration will be prepared. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby accepts and approves the Environmental Assessment negative declaration and indicates its concurrence that no further action is needed, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature empowers and authorizes the Chairman of this Legislature to sign the Environmental Assessment form; which has been approved by the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 492 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - LEGISLATURE WHEREAS, the two 386 computers in the Legislative Office are in need of additional memory to more adequately accommodate the new network software, and WHEREAS, the current printer in said office needs an upgrade of memory in order to accommodate the increased use of spreadsheet applications, and WHEREAS, the Personal Secretary is now on line and a second printer in the Deputy Clerk's Office will provide for more efficiency, and WHEREAS, the new printer expense was removed from the 1996 budget with the hopes that it could be purchased from remaining 1995 monies, and WHEREAS, due to the new copier purchase, there is adequate money remaining in the copier expense account to cover this upgrade and purchase, and WHEREAS, the Computer Coordination Committee has approved the aforementioned upgrades and purchase. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $1,200 from account no. 1010.410 to account no. 1010.207 for the purchase of additional memory for the computers and printer in the Legislative Office, and the purchase of a new printer. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 493 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO APPOINT ONE LABORER - TEMPORARY ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Resolution No. 312-95 authorized the Schuyler County Highway Superintendent to appoint one Laborer-Temporary from 9/18/95-12/18/95 because a Motor Equipment Operator was on medical leave, and WHEREAS, that situation still exists and the demands on the Highway Department by the winter weather make it necessary to continue to provide this temporary employment which is the recommendation of the Highway Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature does hereby authorize the Schuyler County Highway Superintendent to appoint one Laborer-Temporary from 12/21/95 to 4/20/96 at an hourly rate of $7.00 per hour to be used on an as needed basis, there being funds available in the 1995 and 1996 budgets. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 494 Motion by Young, Second by Fitzsimmons. RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 435-95/AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - YOUTH BUREAU WHEREAS, Resolution No. 435-95 authorized a transfer of funds in the Youth Bureau budget for the purchase of a fax machine and CD-ROM, and WHEREAS, the amount in Resolution No. 435-95 was the local share cost, not the actual amount needed to be transferred. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 435-95 be amended to transfer $275 from account no. 7310.426 to account no. 7310.207 and $250 from account no. 7310.439 to account no. 7310.260 for the aforementioned purchases. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 495 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH SULLIVAN TRAIL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (RC & D) FOR TIMBER BRIDGE INITIATIVE PROGRAM WHEREAS, Resolution No. 486-94 authorized the county to submit a grant application for participation in the National Timber Bridge Initiative grant program through the Sullivan Trail RC & D Council, and WHEREAS, the Sullivan Trail RC & D Council has been awarded a grant for $50,000 from the US Forest Service's National Timber Bridge Initiative for the purpose of designing and fabricating a parallam section wooden superstructure. ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement with Sullivan Trail Resource Conservation and Development Council for services and materials for replacement of the Hornby Road Bridge in the Town of Orange; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 496 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, money needs to be transferred for a leach bed for the septic system at the dog pound property, and WHEREAS, there is no money in the Buildings and Grounds 1620.490 account to pay this bill. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to make the following account transfers: AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT TO ACCOUNT $ 746.36 1620.200 1620.490 $1,442.89 1620.101 1620.490 $1,447.50 1620.102 1620.490 $ 33.00 1620.426 1620.490 VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 497 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: UNPAID SCHOOL TAXES - ASSESSED AND RELEVIED FOR 1995 WHEREAS, the County Treasurer will submit to this County Legislature on or about November 30, 1995, pursuant to Section 1330 of the Real Property Tax Law, a certified list of unpaid school taxes, which will be assessed and relevied, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1330 of the Real Property Tax Law, this Board is required to pay the various Districts the amount of unpaid school taxes, as certified. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said unpaid school taxes for the year 1995, as they appear on said certified list be, and the same hereby are, relevied as of November 30, 1995 and the Real Property Tax Agency is hereby directed to assess and ---PAGE BREAK--- levy on the tax rolls of the several Towns against the property named in said certification any items of unpaid taxes therein set forth. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 498 Motion by Smith, Second by Young. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SECURITY EQUIPMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, three cameras used for security purposes for the jail and building are inoperable, and WHEREAS, it is more cost effective to purchase new equipment than to repair the current equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $4000 from account no. 3110.477 to account no. 3150.201 for the replacement of jail camera/security equipment. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 499 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to make the following account transfers in order to balance out the 1995 accounts, to wit: FROM ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT TO ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT 1010.401 $ 35.00 1010.100 $ 35.00 1170.410 226.00 } 1170.430 156.61 } 1170.431 100.00 } 1170.407 20.90 1170.433 125.65 } 1170.437 .04 1170.439 299.92 } 1170.435 3,718.43 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1165.407 664.85 } 1165.435 2,166.34 } 1185.430 1,268.47 } 1185.400 1,321.62 1185.409 53.15 } 1355.101 291.99 1355.100 291.99 1355.439 .06 1355.577 .06 1410.426 1,480.00 } 1410.428 239.62 } 1410.100 2,313.67 1410.431 524.25 } 1410.439 69.80 } 1420.100 284.83 } 1420.207 9.53 } 1420.410 4.39 } 1420.407 865.40 1420.433 30.01 } 1420.439 26.75 1420.438 32.96 } 1410.439 530.43 } ---PAGE BREAK--- 1450.100 154.38 } 1450.200 292.07 } 1450.101 1,242.97 1450.408 769.76 } 1450.409 26.76 } 1460.249-1464 244.08 } 1460.200-1464 494.62 FROM ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT TO ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT 1460.400-1464 320.77 } 1460.440-1464 70.23 1620.400 89.75 } 1620.490 60.98 } 1620.439 23.65 } 1620.580 5.12 1325.100 4,354.02 1460.100 4,354.02 3150.457 2,189.94 } 3150.429 3,385.90 3150.439 1,195.96 } 2960.440 1,345.46 2960.400 1,345.46 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3110.100 42,310.94 } 3110.101 31,461.71 } 3110.102 10,849.23 3110.401 613.40 3110.439 613.40 3110.441 699.85 3110.444 699.85 3110.426 83.04 3110.432 83.04 3111.101 118.50 } 3111.100 192.48 3110.100 73.98 } 3150.539 1,062.80 } 3150.100 1,724.05 } 3150.501 1,273.13 } 3150.119 16,325.01 } 3110.459 1,924.65 } 3150.101 43,113.24 3110.100 31,084.73 } 3150.102 22,179.45 3110.213 2,400.00 } 3150.201 1,251.14 } 3150.418 1,000.00 } 3150.442 3,078.63 } ---PAGE BREAK--- 3140.100 4,168.49 } 3150.401 1,609.34 3150.454 1,609.34 3510.100 240.98 } 3510.101 1,958.66 } 3510.102 2,484.88 3110.434 285.24 } 3510.442 81.71 } 3110.441 1,669.46 } 3510.400 2,069.23 3110.440 318.06 } 3689.440 136.89 3689.442 136.89 4050.459 171.03 4050.100 171.03 FROM ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT TO ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT 4054.100 1,037.72 } 4054.490 8,691.00 4010.100 7,653.28 } 6010.433 1,233.99 } 6010.482 893.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- } 6010.484 340.99 6015.100 420.18 } 6015.400 9,298.48 6135.400 8,878.30 } 6140.400 3,797.09 6141.400 3,797.09 6610.200 34.84 6610.487 34.84 6772.401 472.28 6772.100 472.28 7310.438 72.92 } 7310.100 57.24 } 7310.439 15.68 8020.431 71.19 } 8020.413 34.00 } 8020.439 37.19 9030.802 10,320.81 9010.801 10,320.81 9030.802 11,214.35 } 9050.805 676.18 } 9060.807 38,523.06 9055.806 3,065.74 } ---PAGE BREAK--- 9524.900 23,566.79 } 3689.433 57.06 3689.438 57.06 6010.205 17.97 6012.208 17.97 6012.400 66,331.11 1910.419 66,331.11 6010.395 5,210.85 6410.436 5,210.85 D5110.100 3,305.69 } D5010.100 3,174.01 } D5010.101 131.68 D5110.511 2,418.73 D5020.400 2 ,418.73 D5142.101 8,603.87 D5142.100 8,603.87 D9010.801 4,667.00 D9060.807 4,667.00 DM9010.801 530.00 DM9060.807 530.00 DM5130.531 21,612.00 } DM5130.100 10,000.00 } DM9730.600 40,612.00 DM5130.526 7,000.00 } DM5130.528 2,000.00 } 9524.900 28,913.10 } 9730.600 27,542.79 ---PAGE BREAK--- } 9730.700 1,370.31 9010.801 1,370.31 9730.700 1,370.31, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this authorization include financing the County Route 16 culvert capital project with fund balance monies, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any other capital projects to be funded by the fund balance require further legislative authorization. DISCUSSION: Legislator Hastings asked if this included capital expenditures? Chairman Franzese said that this was for balancing accounts within the 1995 budget, but if the budget runs out of money, then the Treasurer can go to fund balance. Nancy Peters, Treasurer, said that the culvert on County Route 16 will be coming from fund balance. Legislator Hastings said if a capital project is being paid for out of fund balance, then we need to know where the fund balance stands prior to spending. Nancy Peters said that she already knows that workers compensation and health insurance is going to be over by $200,000. Chairman Franzese said that we know the Treasurer has to use it, just let the Legislature know prior to using fund balance. Legislator Hastings said that they have a right to make decisions on how the money is spent. VOTE: Passed 8-0. RESOLUTION NO. 500 Motion by Young, Second by Smith. RE: PERSONNEL ACTIONS FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 129 PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 41 HIGHWAY UNIT POSITIONS 18 FULL-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 32 PART-TIME SHERIFF UNIT POSITIONS 10 APPOINTMENTS: EFFECTIVE NAME TITLE DEPT DATE SALARY TYPE Starbuck, Margaret Sr. Account Clerk Typist Treasurer 11/14/95 16,155 Perm Bond, Michelle Data Entry Machine Opr. Mental Health 12/18/95 15,443 Perm ---PAGE BREAK--- Arenal, Geraldine Acct. Clerk Typist Mental Health 12/18/95 14,732 Perm APPOINTED OFFICIALS: Baker, Helen A. Civil Svce. Commissioner Civil Service 12/11/95 - 1,700 Term 05/31/2000 TEMPORARY: Day, Todd W. Deputy Sheriff 12/24/95 - 9.88 hr Temp 01/9/96 LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME TITLE DEPT DATE Resotko, Theresa Asst. Mental Health 12/7/95-1/18/96 (Maternity Leave) OTHER: Everetts, William Animal Ctrl. Officer Sheriff 12/06/95 (Return to work - light duty) Everetts, William Animal Ctrl. Officer Sheriff 12/18/95 (Return to Regular Duty) SUSPENSIONS: McFarland, Rosellen Sr. Prob. Officer Probation 12/13/95 (Without Pay) LAYOFFS: Rekczis, William Laborer Highway 12/18/95 (End of Temp Appointment) Anglehart, Darrel Caseworker Social Svcs. 12/29/95 BE IT RESOLVED, that the above stated personnel actions be approved by the Schuyler County Legislature. DISCUSSION: Legislator Halpin said that she will be voting no on this resolution because she did not know anything about the suspension on this list taking place. Legislator Hastings said that this was discussed in great length in committee. Chairman Franzese pointed out that there is no ending date to this suspension. Gail Willis said that there was no ending date put on the pink slip that was sent to her. Legislator Hastings asked Gail if she had contacted Doris Craig about this? Gail said that she did not realize that there needed to be an end date. Legislator Hastings said that Doris has been working ---PAGE BREAK--- very closely with the Department Head concerning this issue. Gail agreed and if there is an end date, she does not know what it is. VOTE: Passed 6-1. (Name of No: Halpin) REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES: Legislator Halpin wanted to remind all the legislators that even though the 1996 budget is done, they need to start on the 1997 budget. MOTION by Halpin to a have legislative representative, team leader and Treasurer review of the budget process on what we did right and what we did wrong to better the process for 1997, SECOND by Young. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Legislator Halpin said Cooperative Extension has an agreement with the Board of Directors for Yates County to hire Ms. Lee for our association for two days a week for two months starting January 2, 1996 on a trial basis for Director Services. NEW BUSINESS: None. Chairman Franzese said that everyone will miss both Legislators Smith and Karius and wished them the best for the future. Legislator Smith said that he read over the Public Safety minutes from the last meeting and noticed a failed vote to not send an E-911 resolution to the full legislature for a vote to start this process in January. He finds this hard to believe for a program that has been worked on for years and is in the best interest of this County and would like to know why we are delaying this process? Chairman Franzese said that the Legislature needs the exact figures on the price of the equipment before moving forward. Legislator Fitzsimmons said that there were two legislators present at that meeting that wanted to proceed quickly and fill in the amounts later. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Gail M. Willis, Clerk Diane M. Hughey, Deputy Clerk ANNUAL BUDGET OF 1995 Budget of Schuyler County for Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 1995 Tentative Budget - Filed October 23, 1994 ---PAGE BREAK--- Adopted December 12, 1994 NANCY A. PETERS, BUDGET OFFICER LEGISLATURE APPROPRIATIONS: A1010.1 Personal Service 100,494.00 A1010.4 Contractual Expense 32,000.00 A1010.6 Lease/Purchase 2,300.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 134,824.00 LEGISLATURE REVENUES: 1010-1081 Other Payments In Lieu of Taxes 85,000.00 1010-1110 State Admin. Sales and Use Tax 2,208,000.00 1010-2660 Sales of Real Property 5,000.00 1010-2720 Off Track Betting 22,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 2,320,000.00 DISTRICT ATTORNEY APPROPRIATIONS: A1165.1 Personal Service 58,346.00 A1165.4 Contractual Expense 20,015.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 78,361.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- PUBLIC DEFENDER APPROPRIATIONS: A1170.1 Personal Service 27,927.00 A1170.4 Contractual Expense 27,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 55,427.00 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE APPROPRIATIONS: A1180.1 Personal Service 0.00 A1180.4 Contractual Expense 500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 500.00 CORONERS APPROPRIATIONS: A1185.4 Contractual Expense 13,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 13,000.00 COUNTY TREASURER APPROPRIATIONS: A1325.1 Personal Service 119,772.00 A1325.2 Equipment 350.00 A1325.4 Contractual Expense 31,450.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 151,572.00 COUNTY TREASURER REVENUES: ---PAGE BREAK--- 1325-1090 Interest and Penalties on Taxes 435,000.00 1325-1091 Penalties on Special Assessments 18,000.00 1325-1230 Clerk/Treasurer Fees 8,400.00 1325-2401 Interest on Investments 60,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 521,400.00 BUDGET OFFICER APPROPRIATIONS: A1340.4 Contractual Expense 750.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 750.00 REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS: A1355.1 Personal Service 63,472.00 A1355.2 Equipment 1,500.00 A1355.4 Contractual Expense 33,725.00 A1355.6 Lease/Purchase 1,050.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 99,747.00 REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE REVENUES: 1355-2201 Tax Assessment Service 15,700.00 1355-3040 Tax Maps and Assessments 2,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 17,700.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TAX SALE ADVERTISING AND EXPENSE APPROPRIATIONS: A1362.4 Contractual Expense 4,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 4,500.00 TAX SALE ADVERTISING AND EXPENSE REVENUES: 1362-1235 Charges - Tax Advertising and Expense 4,500.00 TOTAL REVENUES 4,500.00 PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES APPROPRIATIONS: A1364.4 Contractual Expense 6,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 6,000.00 PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES REVENUES: 1364-1230 Clerk/Treasurer Fees 6,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 6,000.00 COUNTY CLERK APPROPRIATIONS (INCLUDES MOTOR VEHICLE): A1410.1 Personal Service 124,379.00 A1410.2 Equipment 3,800.00 A1410.4 Contractual Expense 18,700.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 146,879.00 COUNTY CLERK REVENUES: 1410-1255 County Clerk Fees 159,116.00 TOTAL REVENUES 159,116.00 COUNTY ATTORNEY APPROPRIATIONS: A1420.1 Personal Service 80,569.00 A1420.2 Equipment 100.00 A1420.4 Contractual Expense 19,550.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 100,219.00 COUNTY ATTORNEY REVENUES: 1420-1265 Attorney Fees 68,794.00 TOTAL REVENUES 68,794.00 PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS: A1430.1 Personal Service 68,854.00 A1430.2 Equipment 2,000.00 A1430.4 Contractual Expense 12,660.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 83,514.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- PERSONNEL REVENUES: 1430-1260 Personnel Fees 1,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,000.00 ELECTIONS APPROPRIATIONS: A1450.1 Personal Service 25,754.00 A1450.2 Equipment 600.00 A1450.4 Contractual Expense 15,100.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 41,454.00 ELECTIONS REVENUES: 1450-2215 Election Services 600.00 TOTAL REVENUES 600.00 CENTRAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS: A1610.4 Contractual 80,840.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 80,840.00 CENTRAL SERVICES REVENUES: 1610-1270 Shared Services Charges 79,340.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL REVENUES 79,340.00 BUILDINGS APPROPRIATIONS: A1620.1 Personal Service 150,731.00 A1620.2 Equipment 2,500.00 A1620.4 Contractual Expense 122,550.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 275,781.00 BUILDINGS REVENUES: 1620-1270 Shared Services Charges 100.00 1620-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual 66,662.00 1620-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material 200.00 1620-3021 Court Facilities Aid 8,800.00 TOTAL REVENUES: 75,762.00 GROUNDS APPROPRIATIONS: A1622.2 Equipment 500.00 A1622.4 Contractual 6,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 6,500.00 PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT APPROPRIATIONS: ---PAGE BREAK--- A1630.4 Contractual Expense 5,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 5,000.00 CENTRAL STOREROOM APPROPRIATIONS: A1660.4 Contractual Expense 1,450.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,450..00 STOREROOM REVENUES: 1660-2770 Unclassified Revenues 500.00 TOTAL REVENUES 500.00 CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING APPROPRIATIONS: A1680.2 Equipment 2,000.00 A1680.4 Contractual Expense 41,100.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 43,100.00 CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING REVENUES: 1680-1289 Other General Government Income - Training 4,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 4,000.00 UNALLOCATED INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: ---PAGE BREAK--- 1910.4 Contractual 217,140.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 217,140.00 UNALLOCATED INSURANCE REVENUES: 1910-2680 Insurance Recoveries 45,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 45,000.00 MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION DUES APPROPRIATIONS: 1920.4 Contractual 2,100.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,100.00 JUDGMENTS & CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS: 1930.4 Contractual 4,800.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 4,800.00 TAXES & ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTY APPROPRIATIONS: 1950.4 Contractual 205.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 205.00 CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT APPROPRIATIONS: A1990.5 Contingencies 50,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 50,000.00 COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION APPROPRIATIONS: A2490.4 Contractual 500,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 500,000.00 EDUCATION - HANDICAPPED CHILDREN APPROPRIATIONS: A2960.4 Contractual 368,400.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 368,400.00 EDUCATION - HANDICAPPED CHILDREN REVENUES: 2960-1689 Other Health Department Income 30,000.00 2960-3277 Education - Handicapped Children 234,185.00 TOTAL REVENUES 264,185.00 EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIPS APPROPRIATIONS: A2980.4 Contractual 6,700.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 6,700..00 SHERIFF APPROPRIATIONS: A3110.1 Personal Service 418,947.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- A3110.2 Equipment 4,600.00 A3110.4 Contractual Expense 167,880.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 591,427.00 SHERIFF REVENUES: 3110-1510 Sheriff Fees 146,450.00 3110-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material 3,000.00 3110-4320 Crime Control - 3010 20,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 169,450.00 NAVIGATION APPROPRIATIONS: A3111.1 Personal Service 8,500.00 A3111.4 Contractual Expense 2,400.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 10,900.00 NAVIGATION REVENUES: 3111-3315 State Aid - Navigation Law Enforcement 8,175..00 TOTAL REVENUES 8,175.00 HECTOR LAND PATROL APPROPRIATIONS: A3112.1 Personal Service 2,500.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,500.00 HECTOR LAND PATROL REVENUES: 3112-4080 Federal Aid - Hector Land Use Area 2,500.00 TOTAL REVENUES 2,500.00 PROBATION APPROPRIATIONS: A3140.1 Personal Service 149,616.00 A3140.2 Equipment 499.00 A3140.4 Contractual Expense 13,475.00 A3140.6 Lease/Purchase 1,456.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 165,046.00 PROBATION REVENUES: 3140-1580 Restitution 1,400.00 3140-2610 Fines and Forfeited Bail 100.00 3140-3310 State Aid - Probation Services 65,774.00 TOTAL REVENUES 67,274.00 JAIL APPROPRIATIONS: A3150.1 Personal Service 445,305.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- A3150.2 Equipment 3,500.00 A3150.4 Contractual Expenses 173,900.00 A3150.6 Lease/Purchase 2,300.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 625,005.00 JAIL REVENUES: 3150-1512 Board of Prisoners - Other Munic. 40,000.00 3150-3316 State Aid - Board of Prisoners 30,000.00 3150-3330 State Aid - Unified Court Budget 26,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 96,000.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS: A3310.4 Contractual Expense 50.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 50.00 STOP D.W.I. APPROPRIATIONS: A3315.1 Personal Service 36,390.00 A3315.2 Equipment 3,000.00 A3315.4 Contractual Expense 15,882.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 55,272.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- STOP D.W.I. REVENUES: 3315-2615 Stop D.W.I. Fines 45,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 45,000.00 FIRE-EMERGENCY MEDICAL APPROPRIATIONS: A3412.4 Contractual Expense 23,646.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 23,646.00 FIRE-EMERGENCY MEDICAL REVENUES: 3412-1588 Bureau of Fire - EMS Books 20,525.00 TOTAL REVENUES 20,525.00 CONTROL OF DOGS APPROPRIATIONS: A3510.1 Personal Service 31,830.00 A3510.4 Contractual Expense 15,300.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 47,130.00 DOG CONTROL REVENUES: 3510-1550 Public Pound Charges and Control Fees 1,000.00 3510-2268 Dog Control Services 18,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 19,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS: A3689.1 Personal Service 45,020.00 A3689.2 Equipment 7,750.00 A3689.4 Contractual Expense 99,220.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 151,990.00 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES REVENUES: 3689-1587 Bureau of Fire - Life Safety 5,000.00 3689-1589 Other Public Safety Dept. Income 30,000.00 3689.4305 Federal Aid - Civil Defense 5,000.00 3689.4389 Other Public Safety Aid 1,820.00 TOTAL REVENUES 41,820.00 PUBLIC HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS: A4010.1 Personal Service 323,638.00 A4010.2 Equipment 18,000.00 A4010.4 Contractual Expense 140,612.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 482,250.00 PUBLIC HEALTH REVENUES: ---PAGE BREAK--- 4010-1610 Home Nursing Charges 350,000.00 4010-1611 Office for the Aging 18,000.00 4010-3401 State Aid - Public Health 92,855.00 TOTAL REVENUES 460,855.00 RABIES CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS: A4042.4 Contractual Expenses 16,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 16,000.00 RABIES REVENUES: 4042-3401 State Aid - Rabies 12,600.00 4042-3489 Other Health (Rabies, Ag. & Markets) 500.00 TOTAL REVENUES 13,100.00 PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED APPROPRIATIONS: A4046.4 Contractual Expense 15,600.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,600.00 PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED REVENUES: 4046-3446 State Aid - Handicapped Children 7,740.00 TOTAL REVENUES 7,740.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- WATERSHED APPROPRIATIONS: A4050.1 Personal Service 59,823.00 A4050.2 Equipment 400.00 A4050.4 Contractual Expense 21,312.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 85,535.00 WATERSHED REVENUES: 4050-1609 Watershed Revenues 24,000.00 4050-3403 State Aid - Watershed 24,453.00 TOTAL REVENUES 48,453.00 EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS: A4054.4 Contractual Expense 120,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 120,000.00 EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM REVENUES: 4054-1689 Early Intervention Service Fee 60,000.00 4054-3449 State Aid - Early Intervention 30,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 90,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS: A4310.1 Personal Service 406,923.00 A4310.2 Equipment 18,800.00 A4310.4 Contractual Expense 195,176.00 A4310.6 Lease/Purchase 3,200.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 624,099.00 MENTAL HEALTH REVENUES: 4310-1620 Mental Health Fees 478,847.00 4310-3490 State Aid - Mental Health 201,946.00 TOTAL REVENUES 680,793.00 MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS: A4322.3 Contractual Expense 312,784.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 312,784.00 MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCIES REVENUES: 4322-1625 Mental Health Contribution from Private Agencies 14,950.00 4322-1689 Other Health Department Income 6,032.00 4322-3490 State Aid - Mental Health 285,359.00 TOTAL REVENUES 306,341.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- BUS OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS: A5630.4 Contractual Expense 134,017.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 134,017.00 BUS OPERATIONS REVENUES: 5630-1789 Other Transportation Department Income 24,000.00 5630-3594 State Aid - Bus and Other Mass Transportation 93,017.00 5630-4089 Federal Aid - Other Transportation 17,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 134,017.00 SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS: A6010.1 Personal Service 869,899.00 A6010.2 Equipment 5,845.00 A6010.4 Contractual Expense 361,140.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,236,884.00 SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION REVENUES: 6010-1810 Repay of Administration 5,000.00 6010-3610 State Aid - Administration 641,835.00 6010-4610 Federal Aid - Administration 555,420.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6010-4611 Federal Aid - Food Stamps 65,300.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,267,555.00 JOBS ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS: A6015.1 Personal Service 43,658.00 A6015.4 Contractual Expense 105,100.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 148,758.00 JOBS ADMINISTRATION REVENUES: 6015-1815 Repay Job Administration 12,500.00 6015-3615 State Aid Jobs 37,250.00 6015-4615 Federal Aid Jobs 108,800.00 TOTAL REVENUES 158,550.00 SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS APPROPRIATIONS: A6070.4 Contractual Expense 133,250.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 133,250.00 SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS REVENUES: 6070-3670 State Aid - Purchase of Services 79,035.00 6070-4670 Federal Aid - Purchase of Services 37,200.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL REVENUES 116,235.00 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS: A6101.4 Contractual Expense 165,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 165,000.00 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUES: 6101-1801 Repay of Medical Assistance 75,000.00 6101-3601 State Aid - Medical Assistance 19,000.00 6101-4601 Federal Aid - Medical Assistance 26,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 120,000.00 M.M.I.S. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS: A6102.4 Contractual Expense 2,120,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,120,000.00 M.M.I.S. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUES: 6102-3602 State Aid - Mentally Disabled 350,000.00 6102-4602 Federal Aid - Disproportionate Share 47,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 397,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- SPECIAL NEED (ADULT/FAMILY) APPROPRIATIONS: A6106.4 Contractual Expense 865.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 865.00 SPECIAL NEED (ADULT/FAMILY) REVENUES: 6106-3606 Special Needs (Adult/Family Homes) 865.00 TOTAL REVENUES 865.00 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN APPROPRIATIONS: A6109.4 Contractual Expense 2,390,900.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,390,900.00 AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN REVENUES: 6109-1809 Repay of Aid toDependent Children 134,895.00 6109-1811 Child Support, Incentive Payment 29,000.00 6109-3609 State Aid - Aid to Dependent Children 617,234.00 6109-4609 Federal Aid - Aid to Dependent Children 1,022,771.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,803,900.00 CHILD CARE APPROPRIATIONS: A6119.4 Contractual Expense 239,150.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 239,150.00 CHILD CARE REVENUES: 6119-1819 Repayment of Child Care 3,920.00 6119-3619 State Aid - Child Care 99,800.00 6119-4619 Federal Aid - Child Care 36,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 139,720.00 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY APPROPRIATIONS: A6123.4 Contractual Expense 78,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 78,500.00 JUVENILE DELINQUENCEY REVENUES: 6123-1823 Repay of Juvenile Delinquent Care 650.00 6123-3623 State Aid - Juvenile Delinquency 36,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 36,650.00 STATE TRAINING SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS: A6129.4 Contractual Expense 47,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 47,500.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- STATE TRAINING SCHOOL REVENUES: 6129-1829 Repay of State Training School 2,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES: 2,000.00 JOBS APPROPRIATIONS: A6135.4 Contractual Expense 50,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 50,000.00 JOBS REVENUES: 6135-3635 State Aid Jobs 12,500.00 6135-4635 Federal Aid Jobs 25,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 37,500.00 HOME RELIEF APPROPRIATIONS: A6140.4 Contractual Expense 410,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 410,000.00 HOME RELIEF REVENUES: 6140-1840 Repay of Home Relief 23,000.00 6140-3640 State Aid - Home Relief 196,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 219,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS: A6141.4 Contractual Expense 275,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 275,000.00 HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE REVENUES: 6141-1841 Repay of Energy Assistance 5,000.00 6141-4641 Federal Aid - HEAP Program 270,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 275,000.00 EMERGENCY AID FOR ADULTS APPROPRIATIONS: A6142.4 Contractual Expense 3,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 3,000.00 EMERGENCY AID FOR ADULTS REVENUES: 6142-3642 State Aid - Emergency Aid for Adults 1,500.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,500.00 BURIALS APPROPRIATIONS: A6148.4 Contractual Expense 15,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,500.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- BURIALS REVENUES: 6148-1848 Repay of Burials 500.00 6148-3648 State Aid - Burials 3,600.00 TOTAL REVENUES 4,100.00 COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS: A6310.4 Contractual Expense 2,800.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,800.00 PUBLICITY APPROPRIATIONS: A6410.4 Contractual Expense 69,100.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 69,100.00 PUBLICITY REVENUES: 6410-1113 Tax on Hotel Room Occupancy 34,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 34,000.00 VETERAN SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS: A6510.1 Personal Service 7,327.00 A6510.4 Contractual Expense 5,547.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 12,874.00 VETERAN SERVICE REVENUES: 6510-3710 Veterans Service Agencies 1,860.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,860.00 WEIGHTS & MEASURES APPROPRIATIONS: A6610.1 Personal Service 5,695.00 A6610.2 Equipment 100.00 A6610.4 Contractual Expense 1,568.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 7,363.00 WEIGHTS & MEASURES REVENUES: 6610-3789 Other Economic Assistance and Opportunity 2,340.00 TOTAL REVENUES 2,340.00 PROGRAMS FOR AGING APPROPRIATIONS: A6772.1 Personal Service 217,318.00 A6772.2 Equipment 2,000.00 A6772.4 Contractual Expense 265,828.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 485,146.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- PROGRAMS FOR AGING REVENUES: 6772-1972 Programs for Aging 54,906.00 6772-3772 State Aid - Programs for Aging 170,044.00 6772-4772 Federal Aid - Programs for Aging 249,014.00 TOTAL REVENUES 473,964.00 OTHER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY/DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS: A6989.4 Contractual Expense 23,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 23,000.00 YOUTH PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS: A7310.1 Personal Service 72,122.00 A7310.4 Contractual Expense 90,825.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 162,947.00 YOUTH PROGRAMS REVENUES: 7310-3820 State Aid - Youth Programs 72,918.00 7310-4820 Youth Programs 63,309.00 TOTAL REVENUES 136,227.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- LIBRARY APPROPRIATIONS: A7410.4 Contractual Expense 200.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 200.00 OTHER PERFORMING ARTS APPROPRIATIONS: A7560.4 Contractual 5,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 5,000.00 PLANNING APPROPRIATIONS: A8020.1 Personal Service 44,905.00 A8020.2 Equipment 2,100.00 A8020.4 Contractual Expense 10,400.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 57,405.00 PLANNING REVENUES: 8020-2115 Planning Board Fees 15,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 15,000.00 REFUSE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL APPROPRIATIONS: A8160.4 Contractual Expense 24,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 24,500.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- REFUSE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL REVENUES: 8160-2130 Refuse and Garbage Charges 1,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,000.00 COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION - EMC APPROPRIATIONS: A8510.4 Contractual Expense 14,700.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 14,700.00 COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION - EMC REVENUES: 8510-3910 Conservation Program 2,100.00 TOTAL REVENUES 2,100.00 CONSERVATION PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS: A8710.4 Contractual Expense 51,100.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 51,100.00 COOPERATIVE EXTENSION APPROPRIATIONS: A8750.4 Contractual Expense 191,196.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 191,196.00 ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND APPROPRIATIONS: A8830.4 Contractual Expense 600.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 600.00 STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS: A9010.8 Fringe Benefits 31,003.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 31,003.00 SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS: A9030.8 Fringe Benefits 306,701.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 306,701.00 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: A9050.8 Fringe Benefits 15,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,000.00 DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: A9055.8 Fringe Benefits 18,800.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 18,800.00 HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: A9060.8 Fringe Benefits 744,718.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 744,718.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS A9089.8 Fringe Benefits 720.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 720.00 TRANSFERS TO COUNTY ROAD FUND: A9522.9 Transfers 843,424.00 TOTAL TRANSFERS TO COUNTY ROAD 843,424.00 TRANSFERS TO MACHINERY FUND: A9524.9 Transfers 236,636.00 TOTAL TRANSFERS TO MACHINERY 236,636.00 SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS: A9710.6 Debt Service - Principal 206,000.00 A9710.7 Debt Service - Interest 219,290.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 425,290.00 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES APPROPRIATIONS: A9730.6 Debt Service - Principal 46,400.00 A9730.7 Debt Service - Interest 9,280.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 55,680.00 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND: A9950.9 Transfers 25,000.00 TOTAL TRANSFER 25,000.00 COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS: D5010.1 Personal Service 77,164.00 D5010.2 Equipment 1,400.00 D5010.4 Contractual Expense 6,300.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 84,864.00 COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION REVENUES: 0002-2300 Services 500.00 0002-2401 Interest on Investments 1,200.00 0002-2590 Permits 700.00 0002-2680 Insurance Recoveries 250.00 0002-2701 Refunds of Prior Years Expenditures 1,200.00 0002-2770 Unclassified Revenues 200.00 0002-3501 Consolidated Highway Aid 522,050.00 0002-5031 Interfund Transfers 843,424.00 TOTAL REVENUES 1,369,524.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- ENGINEERING APPROPRIATIONS: D5020.4 Contractual Expense 50,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 50,000.00 MAINTENANCE OF ROADS APPROPRIATIONS: D5110.1 Personal Service 251,000.00 D5110.4 Contractual Expense 515,150.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 766,150.00 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS: D5112.3 Reconstruction CR 2 65,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 65,000.00 BRIDGES APPROPRIATIONS: D5120.4 Contractual Expense 15,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,500.00 SNOW REMOVAL APPROPRIATIONS: D5142.1 Personal Service 87,000.00 D5142.4 Contractual Expense 106,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 193,000.00 STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS: D9010.8 Fringe Benefits 15,610.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,610.00 SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS: D9030.8 Fringe Benefits 31,760.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 31,760.00 DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: D9055.8 Fringe Benefits 1,510.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,510.00 HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: D9060.8 Fringe Benefits 60,850.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 60,850.00 SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS: D9710.6 Debt Service - Principal 94,000.00 D9710.7 Debt Service - Interest 31,280.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 125,280.00 MACHINERY FUND APPROPRIATIONS: D5010.1 Personal Service 107,900.00 D5010.2 Equipment 8,500.00 D5010.4 Contractual Expense 256,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 372,900.00 MACHINERY REVENUES: 0003-2300 Services 2,000.00 0003-2401 Interest on Investments 800.00 0003-2416 Rental - Equipment Other Governments 2,000.00 0003-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material 100.00 0003-2801 Interfund Revenues 180,000.00 0003-5031 Interfund Transfers 236,636.00 TOTAL REVENUES 421,536.00 STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS: D9010.8 Fringe Benefits 3,843.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 3,843.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS: D9030.8 Fringe Benefits 8,254.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 8,254.00 DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: D9055.8 Fringe Benefits 356.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 356.00 HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS: D9060.8 Fringe Benefits 16,200.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 16,200.00 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES APPROPRIATIONS: D9730.6 Debt Service - Principal 40,612.00 D9730.7 Debt Service - Interest 1,371.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 41,983.00 State and Rev. Attr. Rev. not Attr. Appropriations Federal Aid To Function To Function ---PAGE BREAK--- Legislative Board 134,824.00 2,320,000.00 Judicial 147,288.00 Finance 262,569.00 2,000.00 547,600.00 Staff 372,066.00 229,510.00 Shared Services 412,617.00 8,800.00 150,802.00 Special Items 274,245.00 45,000.00 Education 875,100.00 234,185.00 30,000.00 Public Safety 1,672,966.00 159,269.00 310,475.00 Public Health 1,652,268.00 655,453.00 951,829.00 Transportation 134,017.00 110,017.00 24,000.00 Social Services 7,314,307.00 4,288,110.00 291,465.00 Economic Programs 115,137.00 4,200.00 34,000.00 Programs for Aging 485,146.00 419,058.00 54,906.00 Youth Programs 162,947.00 136,227.00 County General 344,701.00 2,100.00 16,000.00 Undistributed 1,116,942.00 Interfund Transfers 1,105,060.00 Debt Service (General) 480,970.00 Co. Road Maint. 1,203,744.00 441,550.00 4,050.00 718,144.00 Co. Road Perm Imp. 80,500.00 80,500.00 Debt Service (Co. Road) 125,280.00 125,280.00 Machinery 401,553.00 184,900.00 194,653.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- Debt Service (Machinery) 41,983.00 41,983.00 TOTAL 18,916,284.00 6,541,469.00 5,194,537.00 1,080,060.00 Estimated Revenues: State and Federal Aid 6,541,469.00 Attributable to Functions 5,194,537.00 Not Att. To Functions 1,080,060.00 Total Estimated Revenues 12,816,066.00 Appropriated Surplus 237,272.00 1996 Tax Levy 5,862,946.00 Summary By Funds Total General County Road Machinery Appropriations, Excluding Interfund Items: 17,811,224.00 15,958,164.00 1,409,524.00 443,536.00 Interfund Items: 1,105,060.00 1,105,060.00 Total Appropriations 18,916,284.00 17,063,224.00 1,409,524.00 443,536.00 LESS: ---PAGE BREAK--- Est. Revenues, Other than Real Estate Taxes and Excluding Interfund Items: 11,556,006.00 11,025,006.00 526,100.00 4,900.00 Interfund Items: 1,260,060.00 843,424.00 416,636.00 Approp. Cash Surplus to 237,272.00 175,272.00 40,000.00 22,000.00 Reduce Tax Levy Total Revenues 13,053,338.00 11,200,278.00 1,409,524.00 443,536.00 Balance of Appropropriations to be Raised by Real Estate Taxes: 5,862,946.00 SUMMARY OF BUDGET All Funds Total Appropriations of all Funds (excluding Interfund Items) 17,811,224.00 Interfund Items 1,105,060.00 Total Appropriations 18,916,284.00 LESS: Estimated Revenues (excluding Interfund Revenues) 11,556,006.00 Interfund Items 1,260,060.00 Appropriated Cash Surplus to Reduce Tax Levy 237,272.00 Total Estimated Revenues and Appropriated Cash Surplus All Funds 13,053,338.00 General 175,272.00 County Road 40,000.00 Machinery 22,000.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- Real Estate Levy 5,862,946.00 ESTIMATED CASH SURPLUS AND RESERVES AT END OF PRESENT FISCAL YEAR General Fund Surplus County Road Surplus Machinery Surplus Estimated cash surplus at end of present 1,600,000.00 100,000.00 55,000.00 fiscal year after deducting est. encumbrances Estimated cash surplus and reserves approp. 175,272.00 40,000.00 22,000.00 by Board to reduce tax levy RESERVE FUNDS: Reserve for Uncoll.Taxes: 261,026.00 Constitutional Tax Margin: 1,094,621.00 RESOLUTIONS - 1995 BY CATEGORY Res AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS No. Date ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Contract Extension with Computing as a Second Language 20 1/9/95 Authorize Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature to Sign Records Management 32 2/15/95 Grant Application and All Related Reports 1995-96 Schuyler/Chemung/Tioga BOCES - Agreement - Mental Health 35 2/15/95 Renew NYSDOH Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Grant and Establish 1995-96 Budget 36 2/15/95 Authorize Contract with the Schuyler County Child Care Coordination Council, for the Model 37 2/15/95 Early Intervention Service Project Authorize Contract with the Schuyler County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc., for the Model Early 38 2/15/95 Intervention Service Project Authorize Contract with Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, For Early Intervention 40 2/15/95 Program Evaluations Authorize Contract with Amy Storrer for Early Intervention Program Services 41 2/15/95 Authorize Contract with NYS Department of Health and Schuyler Hospital For Tobacco 42 2/15/95 Use Prevention and Control Grant Monies Authorize Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature to Sign Extension To Sensibilities, 44 2/15/95 Inc. Contract Authorize Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature to Sign Extension To CALGOR 45 2/15/95 Contract ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature to Sign Any and All Documents for 46 2/15/95 New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Grant Monies Authorize the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature and the Schuyler County Sheriff 65 3/13/95 to Sign a Contract with the United States Marshal's Services for the Boarding of Federal Prisoners in the Schuyler County Jail Authorize Acceptance of Cops Fast Grant 76 3/13/95 Authorize Contract with Connie E. Lucia for Early Intervention Program Services 77 3/13/95 Authorize Agreement with Health Research, Inc./NYSDOH AIDS Institute, Home Health 78 3/13/95 Care Program for Persons with HIV Infection Authorize Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature to Sign Extension To Coastal 80 3/13/95 Lumber Company - Buildings and Grounds Authorize EISEP Contract - Office for the Aging 81 3/13/95 Set Date/Authorize Contract - 1995 Tax Sale Auction 90 3/13/95 Application for Private Industry Councils (PIC) Title IIB Summer Youth Employment 95 3/13/95 and Training Program Grant Authorize Copier Maintenance Agreement - Mental Health 118 4/10/95 Authorize Lease Agreement with ASCS for Status Quo, Free Space -Buildings & Grounds 121 4/10/95 Contract - Connie E. Lucia for Occupational Therapy Services for Preschool Children 124 4/10/95 with Disabilities ---PAGE BREAK--- Contract - Pediatric Physical Therapy Services, P.C., for Preschool Physical Therapy 125 4/10/95 Contract - Schuyler County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc., for Preschool Special Education 126 4/10/95 Related Services (Therapies) Contract - Yates County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc., for Preschool Special Education 127 4/10/95 Related Services (Therapies) Contract - Kari L. Della Sala for Preschool Speech Therapy 128 4/10/95 Authorize Typewriter Maintenance Agreement - County Attorney's Office 132 4/10/95 Authorize Printer Maintenance Contract - Treasurer's Office 151 4/10/95 Authorize Contract with Cooperative Extension for Solid Waste Education and Coordination 154 4/10/95 Authorization for NYSPIN Upgrade and Installment Purchase Agreement - Probation 158 4/10/95 Letter of Gratitude to New York State and Request for Support of Continued Records 159 4/10/95 Management Grant Funding Authorize Memorandum of Agreement with Five Lakes Development, Industrial Development 166 5/8/95 Agency and Legislature Head Start Inc. - Agreement - Mental Health 169 5/8/95 Authorization for NYSPIN Upgrade and Installment Purchase Agreement - Sheriff 173 5/8/95 Authorize Typewriter Maintenance Agreement-Sheriff's Department 174 5/8/95 Authorize Finger Lakes Forest Agreement - Sheriff's Department 175 5/8/95 Authorize Typewriter Maintenance Agreement-Emergency Management 176 5/8/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature to Sign Extension to CALGOR 179 5/8/95 Contract Contract - Conpharma Home Health Care, Inc. 189 5/8/95 Authorize Agreement with Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for Municipal Advisory 190 5/8/95 Review Authorize Contract with Hunt Engineers & Architects, P.C. - County Road 22 203 6/12/95 Authorize Contract with Hunt Engineers - County Road 16 204 6/12/95 Approval of Alternatives to Incarceration Service Plan 1995-1996 205 6/12/95 Contract for Preschool Transportation - Bradford Central School District 223 6/12/95 Authorize Contract for Records Management - DSS 233 7/10/95 Authorize Change Orders #1 and #2 - Contract with R.C. Billings 236 7/10/95 Contract - Simplex for Maintenance and Testing of Fire Alarm System 237 7/10/95 Authorize Highway Safety Program Grant Application - Sheriff's Department 240 7/10/95 Authorize Contract with SCIDA 241 7/10/95 Contract - Pediatric Physical Therapy Services for Early Intervention Evaluations 242 7/10/95 Contract Amendment - Pediatric Physical Therapy Services, P.C.: Add Occupational 243 7/10/95 Therapy and Speech Therapy Contract - Susan W. Kelley for Preschool Special Education 244 7/10/95 Authorize Contract with Federal Forest Service - Sheriff's Department 260 7/10/95 Authorize the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce to Act on Behalf of the Schuyler 262 8/14/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- County Legislature by Entering into 1996 County Membership Agreement with the Finger Lakes Association Authorize Contract with Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development 263 8/14/95 Board for Computer Consultant Services Community Services Board Agreement for Building Project - Mental Health 271 8/14/95 Legal Services for Bond Counsel - Building Project - Mental Health 272 8/14/95 Authorize Change Order - Contract with D'amico Plumbing & Heating, Co., Inc. 275 8/14/95 Contract - Margaret M. Ehly for Early Intervention Program Services 278 8/14/95 Contract - Margaret M. Ehly for Preschool Speech Therapy 279 8/14/95 Contract - Schuyler Hospital, Inc., for Preschool Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy 280 8/14/95 Contract - Amy Storrer for Preschool Special Education 281 8/14/95 Resolution Authorizing the Reconstruction of Fitzpatrick Hill Bridge in and for the County 289 8/14/95 of Schuyler, New York, at a Maximum Estimated Cost of $188,000, and Authorizing the Issuance of Not Exceeding $188,000 Serial Bonds of Said County to Pay the Cost Thereof Resolution Authorizing the Reconstruction of a Culvert in and along a Portion of County 290 8/14/95 Road 16 in and for the County of Schuyler, New York, at a Maximum Estimated Cost Of $100,000, and Authorizing the Issuance of not Exceeding $100,000 Serial Bonds of Said County to Pay the Cost Thereof Authorize Agreement with the Community Corner at the Watkins Glen Public Library, 294 8/14/95 Transfer "89-313" Early Intervention Grant Funds ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Contract with Cash Realty of New York, Inc. 296 8/14/95 Contract - Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency for Assistance with Community Health 299 8/14/95 Assessment and Revise Public Health Budget to Fund Community Health Assessment Budget Consultant - Mental Health 309 10/11/95 Authorize Maintenance Agreement for Recording System - Emergency Management 310 10/11/95 Agreements with Delta Health Systems for Purchase and Maintenance of Home Health 313 10/11/95 Agency Computer Software/LicenseAgreement with Professional Health Care Systems, Inc. Contract - Corning City School District for Preschool Speech Therapy; Waive Minimum 314 10/11/95 Insurance Standards Authorize Contract with All-Mode Communications for Telephone System Maintenance and 321 10/11/95 Service Establish Mobile Work Project - DSS/Buildings & Grounds 325 10/11/95 Authorize Lease Agreement - Building Project - Mental Health 334 10/11/95 Approval of Agreement Between the New York State Association of Counties and Schuyler 335 10/11/95 County for the Conduct of Revenue Maximization Program - Failed Authorize Schuyler County Legislature to Take Part in a Household Hazardous Waste 336 10/11/95 Collection Program with Chemung and Steuben Counties For the Spring of 1996 and to Contract for the Writing of the Request For Proposals for this Household Hazardous Collection Program ---PAGE BREAK--- Approval of Agreement Between the New York State Association of Counties and Schuyler 338 9/15/95 County for the Conduct of a Revenue Maximization Program Authorize Copier Lease Program with Kex Copy Source - Legislature 347 10/10/95 Authorize Contract with Binghamton University - Legislature 355 10/10/95 Amend Contract with Miller Associates to Add Preschool Occupational Therapy 357 10/10/95 Authorize Contract with Perry and Swartwood Insurance Consultants - Legislature 361 10/10/95 Establish Policy for Default on Installment Agreements -Treasurer's Office 369 10/10/95 Authorize Contract with Steuben County for Non-Secure Detention - DSS 378 11/13/95 Authorize Contract with Demuth Electric for Fire Alarm Installation 385 11/13/95 Authorize Agreement - The Sear Brown Group - Mental Health 387 11/13/95 Authorize Cooperative Agreement Between the Department of Social Services and the 399 11/13/95 Public Health Office to Access Federal Medicaid Funds for Early Intervention Expenses Authorizing Participation under New York State Contract for Mandatory Alcohol and 444 12/11/95 Drug Testing Program for Schuyler County Departments per Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 Authorize Extension of Contract with Steuben ARC - Records Management 445 12/11/95 Authorize Contract for Dog Pound Property - Buildings & Grounds 448 12/11/95 Authorize Lease Agreement with Soil and Water Conservation Service - Buildings & Grounds 449 12/11/95 Authorize Contract with Dr. Stephen Spaulding for Well Child Clinic Services 457 12/11/95 Accept Proposal/Authorize Contract - Auditing Services 459 12/11/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Agreement for Project PACE 485 12/27/95 Contract - Consulting - Mental Health 490 12/27/95 Authorize Agreement with Sullivan Trail Resource Conservation and Development Council 495 12/27/95 (RC&D) for Timber Bridge Initiative Program BIDS Authorize County Highway Superintendent to Advertise Bids for Materials and Supplies 29 2/15/95 for 1995 Authorization to Solicit Quotes for Engineering Services for the Rebuilding of Fitzpatrick 75 3/13/95 Hill Bridge - BIN #3332550 Non-Public Use Determination/Surplus - County Real Property Situated on Belle Cornell 79 3/13/95 Drive - Authorization for Advertising for Bids and Sale Authorize Bids for Abstracting Services for 1995 Tax Sale Auction Properties 92 3/13/95 Accept Bids for Crushed Stone (Limestone) and Crushed Gravel 102 4/10/95 Accept Bids for Bituminous Materials 103 4/10/95 Accept Bids for Bituminous Concrete Asphalt 104 4/10/95 Accept Bids for Ready Mix Concrete 105 4/10/95 Accept Bids for Bank Run Gravel, Modified Gravel, Sand, Select Granular Fill 106 4/10/95 Accept Bid for Sign Posts, Extensions, and Sign Blanks 107 4/10/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Accept Bid for Guiderail 108 4/10/95 Accept Bid for Salt Brine 109 4/10/95 Accept/Reject Bids for Tree Trimming and Stump Removal 110 4/10/95 Accept Bid for Tires 111 4/10/95 Accept Bid for New Corrugated, Metal Galvanized Pipe, Galvanized and Asphalt Treated 112 4/10/95 Pipe, New Corrugated Metal Pipe-arch, New Galvanized Flared End Sections Accept Bids for Used Steel Pipe, Used Railroad Rail, New and Used Steel Plate, Steel 113 4/10/95 Bridge Flooring, Gabion Baskets, Poly Pipe, New and Used Bridge and Shop Steel Authorize Advertising for Bids for Transportation of Preschool Handicapped Children 123 4/10/95 for 7/1/95 - 6/30/96 Accept/Reject Bids for Abstracting Services for 1995 Tax Auction Properties 138 4/10/95 Authorize Requests for Proposals for Auditing Services 161 4/10/95 Accept/Reject Proposals for Engineering Services for Fitzpatrick Hill Road Bridge 200 5/18/95 Replacement Project, BIN #3332550 Accept Bids for the Transportation of Preschool Handicapped Children for the Period 221 6/12/95 7/1/95-6/30/96 Authorize Advertisement for Construction of Fitzpatrick Hill Road Bridge, BIN #3332550 222 6/12/95 Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Repair of C.R. #16 Culvert 228 6/12/95 Authorize Solicitation of Quotes for Group Health Insurance (GHI) 256 7/10/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorization - Advertisement and Acceptance/Rejection of Dairy Products and Frozen 268 8/14/95 Food Bids - Office for the Aging and Sheriff's Department Accept/Reject Bids for Construction of Fitzpatrick Hill Road Bridge, BIN #3332550 291 8/14/95 Accept/Reject Bids for Repair of C.R. #16 Culvert 292 8/14/95 Authorize Advertising for Bids for Office for the Aging and the Rural Urban Center Renovations 322 10/11/95 Accept/Reject Tax Auction Bids 340 9/20/95 Accept/Reject Bids for Office for the Aging and Rural Urban Center Renovations 372 10/10/95 BOARDS/COUNCILS/AGENCIES Appointment of Finger Lakes Association Representative 17 1/9/95 Appointments to Computer Coordination Committee 18 1/9/95 Appointment - Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency 19 1/9/95 Appointments - Inter-County Association 21 1/9/95 Appointment - Fish and Wildlife Management Board 22 1/9/95 Appointment - Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency 31 2/15/95 Appointment - Farm Bureau Representative on the Soil and Water Conservation Board 47 2/15/95 of Directors Appointments - Schuyler County Youth Board 52 2/15/95 Appointments - Environmental Management Council 53 2/15/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Re-appointment to Local Conditional Release Commissioner 101 4/10/95 One-year Appointments 142 4/10/95 Appointment - Health Services Advisory Board 143 4/10/95 Appointment - National Organization on Disability 144 4/10/95 Appointment - Private Industry Council 145 4/10/95 Appointments - Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Subcommittee 168 5/8/95 Appointment - Private Industry Council 191 5/8/95 Appointment - Alcohol Beverage Control Board 193 5/8/95 Accept Resignation of David Skeval - Forest Practice Board 220 6/12/95 Promotional Appointment - Senior Staff Social Worker - Mental Health 273 8/14/95 Approve Schuyler County Youth Board/Bureau - Comprehensive Planning Resource 306 10/11/95 Allocation Package for 1996 Appointment - Private Industry Council 328 10/11/95 Appointment - Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency 458 12/11/95 BUDGET ITEMS Renew NYSDOH Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Grant and Establish 1995-96 Budget 36 2/15/95 Amend 1995 Budget - Department of Social Services 74 3/13/95 Support Timely Adoption of State Budget 85 3/13/95 Amend Social Services Budget to Include Grant for Consolidated Service Planning Activities 100 4/10/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Amend Resolution Establishing Budget Account No. 6772.200 - Office for the Aging 252 7/10/95 Authorize Increase of $20,000 in Forest Patrol Account No. 3112 and Revenue Account 293 8/14/95 No. 4080 - Sheriff Resolution to Increase Funds in the Burial Account by Transfer from Contingency Account 302 10/11/95 Amend 1995 Budget - Department of Social Services 303 10/11/95 Amend 1995 County Budget - Mental Health 308 10/11/95 Budget Consultant - Mental Health 309 10/11/95 Establish Budget for NYS Department of Health Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Grant 315 10/11/95 Correct Grant Revenue Account Numbers - Public Health 344 10/10/95 Amend Resolution Establishing 1995 Budget Accounts - Office for the Aging 376 11/13/95 Transfer from Contingency Account - Buildings and Grounds 384 11/13/95 Amend 1995 County Budget - Mental Health 386 11/13/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Sheriff 393 11/13/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Various Departments 404 11/13/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Highway 407 11/17/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Records 408 11/17/95 Management Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Social Services 409 11/17/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Social Services 410 11/17/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Judgments 411 11/17/95 and Claims Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Central 412 11/17/95 Data Processing Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Buildings 414 12/8/95 and Grounds Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Historian 415 12/8/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Probation 416 12/8/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Solid Waste/ 417 12/8/95 Cooperative Extension Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Performing 418 12/8/95 Arts Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Economic 419 12/8/95 Development Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Weights and 420 12/8/95 and Measures Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Debt Service 421 12/8/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Soil and 422 12/8/95 Water Conservation Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - County 423 12/8/95 Clerk - Withdrawn Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Unallocated 424 12/8/95 Insurance Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Treasurer 425 12/8/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Entitlement 426 12/8/95 of Land Revenue Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Retirement 427 12/8/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Transfer 428 12/8/95 to Capital Project Fund Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Fund Balance 429 12/8/95 Transfer Immunization Grant Funds 451 12/11/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Various Revenues 465 12/11/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Records Management 466 12/11/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - MMIS Medical 467 12/11/95 Assistance ---PAGE BREAK--- Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Seneca Harbor Park 468 12/11/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - County Administrator 469 12/11/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Sheriff's Department 470 12/11/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Sherrif's Department 471 12/11/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Community Colleges 472 12/11/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - 473 12/11/95 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Treasurer 475 12/15/95 Adoption of Schuyler County Budget for 1996 476 12/15/95 Appropriate the Several Amounts Specified in Budget in Column Entitled "1996" 478 12/15/95 1996 Budget of $18,824,802.00: Legislature to Determine Town Contribution to County 479 12/15/95 Taxes and Issue Certificate to Each Town DIRECTIVES Conform to "Rules of Procedure" 8 1/3/95 Rules of Procedure Modification - One Month Notice 227 6/12/95 Amendment and Modification of Rule 22 of County Legislature's Rule of Procedures 248 7/10/95 Rules of Procedure Modification - One Month Notice 254 7/10/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Rules of Procedure Modification - One Month Notice 257 7/10/95 Amendment and Modification of Paragraphs 1 and 3, Rule 12 of County Legislature's 286 8/14/95 Rules of Procedure Amendment and Modification of Rule 25 of County Legislature's Rules of Procedure 287 8/14/95 Amendments and Additions to the Schuyler County Policies and Procedures 319 10/11/95 Rules of Procedure Modification - One Month Notice - Tabled 320 10/11/95 Amend Policies and Procedures Manual to Include Procedure for Financing Bonds 374 10/10/95 Addition to County Legislature's Rules of Procedure 391 11/13/95 Rules of Procedure Modification - One Month's Notice 441 12/11/95 FINANCIAL Designation of Depositories for Schuyler County Funds 7 1/3/95 Travel Reimbursement (Mileage) for 1995 13 1/3/95 Authorize $100 Honorarium for Dr. Stanley Schaffer for Presentation to Local Health 39 2/15/95 Care Providers Regarding Lead Poisoning Increase Appropriations-Schuyler Hospital, Inc. - Mental Health 68 3/13/95 Increase Appropriations - Schuyler ARC - Mental Health 69 3/13/95 Transfer of Funds - Records Management 71 3/13/95 Transfer of Funds - Medical Scholarship 83 3/13/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Payment of Legal Services Bill from Judgements and Claims 88 3/13/95 Authorize Payment of Transcription Services Bill from Judgements and Claims 89 3/13/95 Amend Fixed Assets Policy 93 3/13/95 Authorize Purchase of Hot Meal Carriers/Transfer of Funds - Office for the Aging 97 4/10/95 Transfer Funds from Contingency Account to Planning Account 115 4/10/95 Transfer of Funds - Real Property Tax Agency 137 4/10/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds/Purchase of Monitor - Central Data Processing 152 4/10/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Records Management 155 4/10/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Temporary Help - Civil Service/Personnel 167 5/8/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Watershed 192 5/8/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Professional Liability Insurance 198 5/8/95 Authorize Transfer of Money from Seized Assets Account for Dog Kennel - Tabled 207 6/12/95 Authorize Deposit for Spay/Neuter Program 210 6/12/95 Authorize Petty Cash Fund - District Attorney's Office 231 7/10/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Planning 234 7/10/95 Transfer of Funds - Sheriff's Department 239 7/10/95 Authorize Recycling/Solid Waste Coordinator to Apply for State Assistance for a Household 255 7/10/95 Hazardous Waste Collection Program and Assure That at Least Current Funds Which Are Set Aside for a Program of this Nature Be Available in 1996 Amend Resolution No. 379-91/Authorize Transfer of Funds 259 7/10/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Federal Program IIIF Monies - Office for the Aging 267 8/14/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Transfer of Monies for Data Entry Operator in Sheriff's Department 276 8/14/95 Transfer Home Health Agency Funds from Computer Equipment to Staff Development 282 8/14/95 Authorize Agreement with the Community Corner at the Watkins Glen Public Library; 294 8/14/95 Transfer "89-313" Early Intervention Grant Funds Early Intervention/Infant-Child Health Assessment Program Grant - Authorize Grant Renewal 316 10/11/95 and Establish Budget from 10/1/95 - 9/30/96 Model Early Intervention Service Project - Authorize Grant Renewal and Establish Budget 317 10/11/95 from 10/1/95-9/30/96 Transfer of Funds - Watershed 318 10/11/95 Transfer of Funds Various Accounts for Telephone Maintenance and Programming 323 10/11/95 Transfer of Funds - Buildings & Grounds 324 10/11/95 Authorize Utility Overcharge Review with National Equity Development Group 326 10/11/95 Transfer of Funds - Stop DWI Account - Sheriff's Department 343 10/10/95 Transfer of Funds - Legislature 348 10/10/95 Transfer of Funds from Contingency Account to County Veterans Burial Fund 353 10/10/95 Transfer of Funds - Public Health 358 10/10/95 Abandonment and Sale of C.R. #28 Right-of-way 363 10/10/95 Authorize Purchase of Vehicle/Transfer Funds - Stop DWI Program 364 10/10/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Purchase of Vehicle/Transfer Funds - Sheriff's Department 365 10/10/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Records Management Services 366 10/10/95 Authorize Purchase of Vehicle for Mobile Work Crew Program 367 10/10/95 Recognize and Clarify Original Intent for Financing Microwave Tower 368 10/10/95 Bonding Resolution for $47,000 - to Be Done by Bond Counsel 371 10/10/95 Authorize Purchase of Fax Machine - DSS 379 11/13/95 Authorize Purchase of New Computer System in the County Attorney's Office 381 11/13/95 Authorize Purchase of Printers - DSS 392 11/13/95 Authorize Purchase/Transfer Funds - Central Data Processing 395 11/13/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Public Defender 396 11/13/95 Amend Resolution No. 364-95/Purchase of Vehicle - Stop DWI 398 11/13/95 Transfer of Funds for Early Intervention Expenses 400 11/13/95 Transfer of Funds to Town of Hector (Hector Grazing Lands) 401 11/13/95 Transfer Funds to Provide Funding for Resolution No. 180-5/8/95 402 11/13/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Real Property Tax Service 433 12/11/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Planning 434 12/11/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Youth Bureau 435 12/11/95 Authorize Repayment of Workers Compensation 443 12/11/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Buildings and Grounds 447 12/11/95 Authorize Seasonal Rates for Marina 450 12/11/95 Transfer Funds from Home Health Agency to Watershed 452 12/11/95 Increase Appropriations - Schuyler ARC - Mental Health 453 12/11/95 Transfer of Funds - Sheriff Department 454 12/11/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Transfer of Funds - Purchasing Department 456 12/11/95 Authorize 1994 Cost Allocation Plan - DSS 484 12/27/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Legislature 492 12/27/95 Amend Resolution No. 435-95/Authorize Transfer of Funds - Youth Bureau 494 12/27/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Buildings and Grounds 496 12/27/95 Transfer of Funds for Security Equipment - Sheriff's Department 498 12/27/95 Transfer of Funds - Various Departments 499 12/27/95 INSURANCE MATTERS Addition of Non-Compensable Employees to the Existing Worker's Compensation 135 4/10/95 Insurance Policy LOCAL LAWS Local Law Intro. No. 1 of the Year 1995 Setting Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the 133 4/10/95 Year 1995 Local Law Intro. No. 2 of the Year 1995 Entitled "a Local Law to Adopt the 1995 162 4/10/95 Retirement Incentive Program (Chapter 12, Laws of 1995)" ---PAGE BREAK--- Local Law Intro. No. 2 of the Year 1995 Entitled "a Local Law to Adopt the 1995 164 5/4/95 Retirement Incentive Program (Chapter 12, Laws of 1995)" - Failed Local Law No. 1 of the Year 1995 Setting Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the 180 5/8/95 Year 1995 A Local Law to Impose a Surcharge to Pay for the Costs Associated with Obtaining and 251 7/10/95 Maintaining an Enhanced 911 Emergency Telephone System as Authorized by Article 6 of the New York County Law Local Law No. 2 of the Year 1995 to Impose a Surcharge to pay for the Costs Associated 285 8/14/95 with Obtaining and Maintaining an Enhanced 911 Emergency Telephone System as Authorized by Article 6 of the New York County Law Local Law Intro. No. 4 of 1995 Setting Four-Year Staggered Terms of the Schuyler County 440 12/11/95 Legislature Local Law Intro. No. 5 of the Year 1995 to Abolish the Civil Service Commission of the 442 12/11/95 County of Schuyler and Substitute a Personnel Officer Therefor - Failed Local Law Intro. No. 6 of the Year 1995 Setting Salaries for Certain Public Officers for 464 12/11/95 the Year 1996 MISCELLANEOUS ---PAGE BREAK--- Approve Minutes of the October 11, 1994 and November 14, 1994, Regular Meetings and 15 1/9/95 November 18, 1994, December 6, 1994 and December 9, 1994 Special Meetings of the Schuyler County Legislature Change February 1995 Meeting Date 16 1/9/95 Motion to Bring Two Resolutions to the Floor 25 2/15/95 Resolution and Certification - Reasonable and Necessary Allowance for Recording Officer 27 2/15/95 for Hire of Clerks and Assistants Approve Minutes of the December 12, 1994 Regular Meeting, December 28, 1994 Year's 28 2/15/95 End Meeting, January 3, 1995 Organizational Meeting and January 9, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature Authorization for the Continued Support of Appalachian Regional Commission and 30 2/15/95 Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Programs by the Schuyler County Legislature Declare Computer and Printer Surplus - Elections 33 2/15/95 Authorize $100 Honorarium for Dr. Stanley Schaffer for Presentation to Local Health 39 2/15/95 Care Providers Regarding Lead Poisoning Set Fee Schedule - Watershed Protection Agency 43 2/15/95 Support for the Elimination of the Binding Arbitration Clause of the Taylor Law which 50 2/15/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Expires June 30, 1995 Support and Participation in the Economic Development District Program of the Southern 51 2/15/95 Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board And Request That the Economic Development Administration Continue to Provide Administrative Funding Support Adopt Sexual Harassment Policy 55 2/15/95 Adopt Health and Safety Policy 56 2/15/95 Adopt Time Card Policy 57 2/15/95 Amend Management Level Salary Plan to Include Goal Deadline 60 2/15/95 Approve Minutes of the February 15, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature 64 3/13/95 Support Legislation to Amend Civil Service Law, Section 61 67 3/13/95 April - Alcohol Awareness Month 70 3/13/95 Authorize out of State Travel - Planning 72 3/13/95 Stabilize Funding and Update the Partial State Reimbursement for the Operation of County 73 3/13/95 and City Veteran's Service Agencies Authorize Memorandums of Understanding with Department of Social Services and Home 82 3/13/95 Health - Office for the Aging Adopt Increase of the Sliding Scale 84 3/13/95 Approve Minutes of the March 13, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature 96 4/10/95 Proclaim the Month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month 99 4/10/95 Environmental Review of Proposed Agricultural District 114 4/10/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Amend Resolution No. 62-2/15/95 Relative to a Management Level Salary Increases for 1995 116a 4/10/95 Amend Resolution No. 63-2/15/95 117 4/10/95 Proclaim Month of May as "Mental Health Month" 119 4/10/95 Authorize Seasonal Rates for Marina 122 4/10/95 Motion to Table Resolution No. 129 129a 4/10/95 Motion to Table Resolution No. 130 - Tabled 130a 4/10/95 Addition to County Policy and Procedures Manual - Access to the County Attorney's Office 131 4/10/95 Proclaim Week of May 7-13, 1995 as "National Tourism Week" 141 4/10/95 Authorize Increase in Hours for Public Health Nurse 147 4/10/95 Clarification Resolution on Time Card Policy 149 4/10/95 Authorize Computer Language Upgrade - Treasurer's Office 153 4/10/95 Proclaim Earth Day April 22, 1995 156 4/10/95 Letter of Gratitude to New York State and Request for Support of Continued Records 159 4/10/95 Management Grant Funding Ratification of Special Meeting Call 163 5/4/95 Approve Minutes of the April 10, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature 165 5/8/95 Endorsement by Legislative Body for Minimum Maintenance Highway Designation 170 5/8/95 Authorization for Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce to Use Lakefront Park for 172 5/8/95 Waterfront Festival Establish Mobile Work Project - DSS 188 5/8/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Adopt Plan for Agricultural District in the Town of Hector 195 5/8/95 Authorize Understanding with Village of Watkins Glen Relative to Communications Tower 196 5/8/95 Motion to Bring One Resolution to the Floor 197 5/8/95 Ratification of Special Meeting Call 199 5/18/95 Approve Minutes of the May 2, 1995 Agricultural District Public Hearing, May 4, 1995 201 6/12/95 1995 Special Meeting, May 8, 1995 Regular Meeting and May 18, 1995 Special Meeting of theSchuyler County Legislature Support for Resource Conservation and Development Council 202 6/12/95 Authorize Increasing Meal Deliver's Hours by One Hour per Week 206 6/12/95 Authorize out of State Travel - Sheriff's Department 208 6/12/95 Resolution of Support for Maintaining the Current Civil Service Testing Level 211 6/12/95 Motion to Amend Resolution No. 213 213a 6/12/95 Authorize Agreement Between County Attorney and District Attorney Regarding Prosecution 214 6/12/95 of a Specific Juvenile Delinquent Motion to Amend Resolution No. 217 217a 6/12/95 Amendment of Resolution No. 135-95 for Workfare and Community Service Participants 219 6/12/95 Award of Medical Scholarship - James P. Coleman III 225 6/12/95 Award of Medical Scholarship - Christine Franzese 226 6/12/95 Authorize Resolution of Support for the Creation of County Purchasing Agent 229 6/12/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Approve Minutes of the June 12, 1995 Regular Meeting of theSchuyler County Legislature 230 7/10/95 Set Policy for Certificates of Residence for Attendance at a Community College 232 7/10/95 New York Tourist Promotion Act - Designation by County of Official Tourist Promotion 235 7/10/95 Agency - 1995-1996 County Opposition to Use State Retirement Funds for Purposes Other than the "Execlusive 250 7/10/95 Benefit" of Members and Retirees Authorize out of State Travel - District Attorney 253 7/10/95 Motion to Bring Two Resolutions to the Floor 258 7/10/95 Approve Minutes of the July 10, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature 261 8/14/95 Annual Update of the PINS Diversion Law 266 8/14/95 Authorize Sale of County Property 274 8/14/95 Declare Two Home Health Agency Automobiles Surplus 277 8/14/95 Declare One 1964 Model 22b Bucyrus-erie Power Shovel (Crane) Surplus - Highway 283 8/14/95 Motion to Bring Two Resolutions to the Floor 297 8/14/95 Motion to Table Resolution No. 298 298a 8/14/95 Resolution Requesting Moratorium on Land Acquisition in Schuyler County - Tabled 298 8/14/95 Approve Minutes of the August 14, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature 300 9/11/95 Investigation of Proposed Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District - Community 305 9/11/95 Development, Planning and Expansion Committee and Legal Department ---PAGE BREAK--- Runaway and Homeless Youth Act Administration 307 9/11/95 Authorize 1996 DWI Plan - Sheriff's Department 311 9/11/95 Motion to Table Resolution No. 320 320a 9/11/95 Establish Mobile Work Project - DSS/Buildings & Grounds 325 9/11/95 Declare "Chamber of Commerce" Week - September 17-23, 1995 327 9/11/95 Set Special Meeting Date 330 9/11/95 Proclamation to Declare the Month of October in Schuyler County National Disability 331 9/11/95 Employment Awareness Month Motion to Bring Three Resolutions to the Floor 333 9/11/95 Ratification of Special Meeting Call 337 9/15/95 Ratification of Special Meeting Call 339 9/20/95 Approve the Minutes from the September 11, 1995 Regular Meeting, September 15, 1995 341 10/10/95 Special Meeting and September 20, 1995 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature Application for Private Industry Council's (PIC) Title IIC Exemplary Youth Employment and 342 10/10/95 Training Program Proceed to Change the Form of Civil Service Administration for Schuyler County 345 10/10/95 Accept and Recommend Approval of the Amended Facilities Master Plan for Corning 352 10/10/95 Community College Proclamation for TEPPCO (Texas Eastern Products Pipeline Company) 354 10/10/95 Authorize Repair of Elevator at RUC - Buildings & Grounds 356 10/10/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Approval of Schuyler County Agricultural District #1 359 10/10/95 Officially Proclaiming October 15, 1995 Through October 21, 1995 as Cornell Cooperative 362 10/10/95 Extension Week and to Recognize the Importance of its Theme "Cornell Cooperative Extension . . . Working to Strengthen New York's Economy" Amendment to Resolution No. 191-94 Re-affirm Commitment of Schuyler County to REDEC 370 10/10/95 Resolution Requesting a Reduction on Land Acquisition in Schuyler County 373 10/10/95 Approve the Minutes from the October 10, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County 375 11/13/95 Legislature Approval of the Office for the Aging 1996 Annual Implementation Plan for the Older 377 11/13/95 Americans Act and New York State Community Services for the Elderly Programs Approve Sick Leave Bank for Anne Balch 380 11/13/95 Set Dates - Special Meetings of the Legislature 382 11/13/95 Approve Two Capital Projects for Corning Community College 389 11/13/95 Ratification of Special Meeting Call 406 11/17/95 Ratification of Special Meeting Call 413 12/8/95 Approve Minutes of the November 13, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County 430 12/11/95 Legislature Set Date - 1995 Year's End Meeting of the Legislature 437 12/11/95 Set Date - 1996 Organizational Meeting of the Legislature 438 12/11/95 Dedication of 1995 Proceedings 439 12/11/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Reconveyance of Lands in Seneca Harbor Park to theVillage of Watkins Glen 446 12/11/95 Ratification of Special Meeting Call 474 12/15/95 Authorize Chairman of the Legislature to Sign ISTEA Grant Application 480 12/27/95 Transfer of Section 18 Transportation Responsibilities 481 12/27/95 Authorize Commitment for Village Assistance 482 12/27/95 Support Circuit Breaker Program 483 12/27/95 Schuyler County Department of Social Services and Schuyler County Sheriff's Department 486 12/27/95 Schuyler County Department of Social Services - County Attorney's Office - Legal Services 487 12/27/95 Schuyler County Department of Social Services - Schuyler County Clerk - Records 488 12/27/95 Management Services Ontario County Youth Care Facility - Non-Secure Detention Services 489 12/27/95 Approve Environmental Assessment Review - Mental Health 491 12/27/95 NEGOTIATIONS Close Nominations - 1995 Chairman Schuyler County Legislature 1 1/3/95 Re-open Nominations for 1995 Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature 2 1/3/95 Close Nominations - 1995 Chairman Schuyler County Legislature 3 1/3/95 "Continuity of Local Government" for 1995 5 1/3/95 Designation of Legal County Newspaper 6 1/3/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Designation of Depositories for Schuyler County Funds 7 1/3/95 Designation of Company to Provide Long Distance Telephone Services - All Departments 23 1/9/95 Authorize Settlement Agreement with David Kelly 63 2/15/95 Charlotte L. Bond -vs- Count of Schuyler; Authorize Stipulation of Settlement 86 3/13/95 PERSONNEL MATTERS ABOLISH/CREATE/CHANGE POSITIONS Personnel Actions 24 1/9/95 Create Typist Position/Abolish Stenographer Position - Probation 26 2/15/95 Resolution and Certification - Reasonable and Necessary Allowance for Recording Officer 27 2/15/95 for Hire of Clerks and Assistants Authorize Hiring of Kelly Services Clerical Worker - Mental Health 34 2/15/95 Personnel Actions 48 2/15/95 Freeze on Hiring for 1995 49 2/15/95 Create Full-time Deputy Sheriff's Position 59 2/15/95 Authorize Creation and Filling of Ten Part-time Positions - Sheriff's Department 66 3/13/95 Personnel Actions 87 3/13/95 Authorization to Fill Paralegal Vacancy - Department of Social Services 98 4/10/95 Authorize Filling Half-time Cleaner Vacancy-Buildings & Grounds 120 4/10/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Public Health Office to Fill Account Clerk Typist Vacancy - 15 Hours per 129 4/10/95 per Week - Tabled Authorize Home Health Agency to Create and Fill a Personal Care Aide II Position 130 4/10/95 Approve Appointment of Personal Secretary - Legislature/Abolish Sr. Account Clerk 134 4/10/95 Typist Position Authorize Hiring of Real Property Tax Assistant and Trainee 136 4/10/95 Personnel Actions 139 4/10/95 Amend Resolution No. 49-95/Freeze on Hiring for 1995 140 4/10/95 Approve Hiring of Data Entry Machine Operator in the HomeHealth Agency 148 4/10/95 Authorize Creation and Filling of Sr. Account Clerk Typist Position - Treasurer's Office 150 4/10/95 Authorize Highway Superintendent to Fill Two Seasonal Laborer Positions 171 5/8/95 Authorization to Fill Corrections Officer Vacancy 177 5/8/95 Authorization for Five Seasonal Positions - Sheriff's Department 178 5/8/95 Personnel Actions 181 5/8/95 Creation of Temporary Probation Officer/Trainee Position - Probation Department 182 5/8/95 Create Temporary Position of Account Clerk Typist -Probation Department 183 5/8/95 Create and Fill Senior Receptionist Position - Mental Health 184 5/8/95 Create and Fill Senior Data Entry Operator Position - Mental Health 185 5/8/95 Fill Account Clerk Typist Position - Mental Health 186 5/8/95 Fill Data Entry Operator Position - Mental Health 187 5/8/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Part-time Position - Veterans Service Agency 194 5/8/95 Authorize Creation of Transportation Aide - Female 209 6/12/95 Rescind Resolution No. 49-2/15/95 Which Places a Freeze on Hiring for 1995 - Failed 216 6/12/95 Rescind Hiring Freeze and Institute Hiring Directive-as Amended 217 6/12/95 Authorization to Fill Vacancies - Buildings & Grounds 218 6/12/95 Personnel Actions 224 6/12/95 Authorize Resolution of Support for the Creation of County Purchasing Agent 229 6/12/95 Hire Temporary Data Entry Operator - Sheriff's Department 238 7/10/95 Reinstate Account Clerk Typist Position in the Home Health Agency 245 7/10/95 Amend Exempt Employees Discretionary Time Policy 246 7/10/95 Create Public Health Educator Position and Authorize the PublicHealth Office to Fill the 247 7/10/95 Position Personnel Actions 249 7/10/95 Personnel Actions 295 8/14/95 Authorization to Fill Social Welfare Examiner Position 304 9/11/95 Personnel Actions 329 9/11/95 Support the Creation of the Position of County Manager 346 10/10/95 Change of Title for Position at Office for the Aging 349 10/10/95 Upgrade of Civil Service Clerk Position 350 10/10/95 Personnel Actions 360 10/10/95 Personnel Actions 394 11/13/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Home Health Agency to Fill a Registered Professional Nurse Position 397 11/13/95 Authorize County Treasurer to Increase the Hours of Senior Account Clerk Typist 405 11/13/95 Personnel Actions 455 12/11/95 Change Hours of Director of Weights and Measures 462 12/11/95 Authorize the Hiring of Certain Positions Within Public Health, Sheriff's Department, and 477 12/15/95 Treasurer's Office Personnel Actions 500 12/27/95 PERMANENT Personnel Actions 24 1/9/95 Create Typist Position/abolish Stenographer Position - Probation 26 2/15/95 Resolution and Certification - Reasonable and Necessary Allowance for Recording Officer 27 2/15/95 for Hire of Clerks and Assistants Authorize Hiring of Kelly Services Clerical Worker - Mental Health 34 2/15/95 Personnel Actions 48 2/15/95 Freeze on Hiring for 1995 49 2/15/95 Create Full-time Deputy Sheriff's Position 59 2/15/95 Authorize Creation and Filling of Ten Part-time Positions - Sheriff's Department 66 3/13/95 Personnel Actions 87 3/13/95 Authorization to Fill Paralegal Vacancy - Department of Social Services 98 4/10/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Filling Half-time Cleaner Vacancy-Buildings & Grounds 120 4/10/95 Authorize Public Health Office to Fill Account Clerk Typist Vacancy - 15 Hours per Week - 129 4/10/95 Tabled Authorize Home Health Agency to Create and Fill a Personal Care Aide II Position 130 4/10/95 Approve Appointment of Personal Secretary - Legislature/Abolish Sr. Account Clerk Typist 134 4/10/95 Position Authorize Hiring of Real Property Tax Assistant and Trainee 136 4/10/95 Personnel Actions 139 4/10/95 Amend Resolution No. 49-95/Freeze on Hiring for 1995 140 4/10/95 Approve Hiring of Data Entry Machine Operator in the Home Health Agency 148 4/10/95 Authorize Creation and Filling of Sr. Account Clerk Typist Position - Treasurer's Office 150 4/10/95 Authorization to Fill Corrections Officer Vacancy 177 5/8/95 Personnel Actions 181 5/8/95 Create and Fill Senior Receptionist Position - Mental Health 184 5/8/95 Create and Fill Senior Data Entry Operator Position - Mental Health 185 5/8/95 Fill Account Clerk Typist Position - Mental Health 186 5/8/95 Fill Data Entry Operator Position - Mental Health 187 5/8/95 Authorize Part-time Position - Veterans Service Agency 194 5/8/95 Rescind Resolution No. 49-2/15/95 Which Places a Freeze on Hiring for 1995 - Failed 216 6/12/95 Rescind Hiring Freeze and Institute Hiring Directive-as Amended 217 6/12/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorization to Fill Vacancies - Buildings & Grounds 218 6/12/95 Personnel Actions 224 6/12/95 Authorize Resolution of Support for the Creation of County Purchasing Agent 229 6/12/95 Personnel Actions 249 7/10/95 Personnel Actions 295 8/14/95 Personnel Actions 329 9/11/95 Personnel Actions 360 10/10/95 Personnel Actions 394 11/13/95 Personnel Actions 455 12/11/95 Personnel Actions 500 12/27/95 PROVISIONAL Personnel Actions 24 1/9/95 Personnel Actions 48 2/15/95 Personnel Actions 87 3/13/95 Personnel Actions 139 4/10/95 Personnel Actions 181 5/8/95 Personnel Actions 224 6/12/95 Personnel Actions 249 7/10/95 Procedure for Termination of a Probationary Employee Due to Unsatisfactory Performance 288 8/14/95 Personnel Actions 295 8/14/95 Personnel Actions 329 9/11/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Personnel Actions 360 10/10/95 Personnel Actions 394 11/13/95 Personnel Actions 455 12/11/95 Personnel Actions 500 12/27/95 TEMPORARY Appointment - Chairman, Schuyler County Legislature - 1995 4 1/3/95 Appointment - Public Defender for 1995 9 1/3/95 Appointment - Budget Officer for 1995 10 1/3/95 Appointment - Chief Voting Machine Custodian 11 1/3/95 Appointment - Chief Coroner for 1995 12 1/3/95 Personnel Actions 24 1/9/95 Authorize Hiring of Kelly Services Clerical Worker - Mental Health 34 2/15/95 Personnel Actions 48 2/15/95 Personnel Actions 87 3/13/95 Personnel Actions 139 4/10/95 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Temporary Help - Civil Service/Personnel 167 5/8/95 Personnel Actions 181 5/8/95 Creation of Temporary Probation Officer/Trainee Position - Probation Department 182 5/8/95 Create Temporary Position of Account Clerk Typist - Probation Department 183 5/8/95 Personnel Actions 224 6/12/95 Hire Temporary Data Entry Operator - Sheriff's Department 238 7/10/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Personnel Actions 249 7/10/95 Personnel Actions 295 8/14/95 Authorize Highway Superintendent to Extend One Seasonal Laborer 312 9/11/95 Personnel Actions 329 9/11/95 Personnel Actions 360 10/10/95 Personnel Actions 394 11/13/95 Personnel Actions 455 12/11/95 Authorize Highway Superintendent to Appoint One Laborer - Temporary 493 12/27/95 Personnel Actions 500 12/27/95 LEAVE OF ABSENCE Personnel Actions 24 1/9/95 Personnel Actions 48 2/15/95 Personnel Actions 87 3/13/95 Personnel Actions 139 4/10/95 Personnel Actions 181 5/8/95 Personnel Actions 224 6/12/95 Personnel Actions 249 7/10/95 Personnel Actions 295 8/14/95 Personnel Actions 329 9/11/95 Personnel Actions 360 10/10/95 Personnel Actions 394 11/13/95 Personnel Actions 455 12/11/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Personnel Actions 500 12/27/95 RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS Personnel Actions 24 1/9/95 Personnel Actions 48 2/15/95 Personnel Actions 87 3/13/95 Personnel Actions 139 4/10/95 Accept Resignation of Stephen Miller from the Private Industry Council 146 4/10/95 Personnel Actions 181 5/8/95 Accept Resignation of David Skeval - Forest Practice Board 220 6/12/95 Personnel Actions 224 6/12/95 Personnel Actions 249 7/10/95 Accept Resignation of Martha Ashley, Commissioner of Civil Service 284 8/14/95 Procedure for Termination of a Probationary Employee Due toUnsatisfactory Performance 288 8/14/95 Personnel Actions 295 8/14/95 Personnel Actions 329 9/11/95 Personnel Actions 360 10/10/95 Accept Resignation of Ramona Barton from Southern Tire Central Regional Planning and 390 11/13/95 Development Board Personnel Actions 394 11/13/95 Personnel Actions 455 12/11/95 Personnel Actions 500 12/27/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- APPOINTED OFFICIALS Personnel Actions 24 1/9/95 Personnel Actions 48 2/15/95 Appointment - Historian and Deputy Historian 54 2/15/95 Personnel Actions 87 3/13/95 Personnel Actions 139 4/10/95 Appointment - Schuyler County Coroner 157 4/10/95 Appointment - Veterans Service Agency Director 160 4/10/95 Personnel Actions 181 5/8/95 Fix Salary of Schuyler County Treasurer for 1996-99 212 6/12/95 Fix Salary for Schuyler County Legislators for 1996 and 1997 - as Amended 213 6/12/95 Personnel Actions 224 6/12/95 Personnel Actions 249 7/10/95 Appointment - Schuyler County Purchasing Agent 270 8/14/95 Personnel Actions 295 8/14/95 Reappointment of Real Property Tax Service Director 301 9/11/95 Personnel Actions 329 9/11/95 Authorize Appointment to Fill Vacancy of County Attorney's Confidential Secretary 351 10/10/95 Personnel Actions 360 10/10/95 Personnel Actions 394 11/13/95 Personnel Actions 455 12/11/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Appointment - Civil Service Commissioner 460 12/11/95 Authorize Highway Superintendent to Appoint One Laborer - Temporary 493 12/27/95 Personnel Actions 500 12/27/95 PLANNING AND EXPANSION Environmental Review of Proposed Agricultural District 114 4/10/95 Adopt Plan for Agricultural District in the Town of Hector 195 5/8/95 PUBLIC HEARINGS Set Date for Public Hearing on County Budget for 1996 383 11/13/95 SALARIES Schedule of Salaries for 1995 14 1/3/95 Amend Management Level Salary Plan to Include Goal Deadline 60 2/15/95 Authorize Management Level Salary Increases for 1995 62 2/15/95 Amend Resolution No. 62-2/15/95 Relative to Management Level Salary Increases for 1995 116a 4/10/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Amend Resolution No. 62-2/15/95 Relative to Management Level Salary Increases for 1995 116 4/10/95 Local Law Intro. No. 1 of the Year 1995 Setting Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the 133 4/10/95 Year 1995 Local Law No. 1 of the Year 1995 Setting Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the Year 1995 180 5/8/95 Fix Salary of Schuyler County Treasurer for 1996-99 212 6/12/95 Fix Salary for Schuyler County Legislators for 1996 and 1997 - as Amended 213 6/12/95 Adopt Management/Confidential Salary Plan as Amended 269 8/14/95 Amend Management/Confidential Salary Plan 461 12/11/95 Adopt Matrix for Management/Confidential Salary Increases for 1996 463 12/11/95 TAX MATTERS Approve Correction to 1995 Tax Warrant - Snow - Town of Hector 61 2/15/95 Set Date/Authorize Contract - 1995 Tax Sale Auction 90 3/13/95 Taxes on Land Purchased by the United State Government 91 3/13/95 Authorize Bids for Abstracting Services for 1995 Tax Sale Auction Properties 92 3/13/95 Approve Correction to 1995 Tax Warrant - Narde - Town of Dix 94 3/13/95 Accept/Reject Bids for Abstracting Services for 1995 Tax Auction Properties 138 4/10/95 Authorizing Distribution of Mortgage Tax Receipts Pursuant to Section 621 of the New York 215 6/12/95 State Tax Law ---PAGE BREAK--- Authorize Chairman to Sign "Notice to Vacate" and the Sheriff's Department to Hand Deliver 264 8/14/95 Notices Approve Application for Refund of Taxes - Bennett - Town of Hector - 1995 265 8/14/95 Accept Offer to Purchase and Quitclaim Property Taken by Tax Deed by William S. Dodge 332 9/11/95 Accept/Reject Tax Auction Bids 340 9/20/95 Adopt 1995 Equalization Rates for 1996 Taxes 388 11/13/95 Authorize Reduction of Surcharge on Second Installment of Tax Payments 403 11/13/95 Authorize Town of Hector Delinquent Water Bills to Be Charged on the January, 1996 431 12/11/95 Town and County Tax Bills Authorize Town of Reading Delinquent Sewer and Water Bills to be Charged on the January, 432 12/11/95 1996 Town and County Tax Bills Authorizing Distribution of Mortgage Tax Receipts Pursuant to Section 261 of the New York 436 12/11/95 State Tax Law Unpaid School Taxes - Assessed and Relevied for 1995 497 12/27/95 RESOLUTIONS REESCINDED/AMENDED/WITHDRAWN/TABLED AMENDED ---PAGE BREAK--- Amend Management Level Salary Plan to Include Goal Deadline 60 2/15/95 Support Legislation to Amend Civil Service Law, Section 61 67 3/13/95 Amend 1995 Budget - Department of Social Services 74 3/13/95 Amend Fixed Assets Policy 93 3/13/95 Amend Social Services Budget to Include Grant for Consolidated Service Planning Activities 100 4/10/95 Amend Resolution No. 62-2/15/95 Relative to a Management Level Salary Increases for 1995 116a 4/10/95 Amend Resolution No. 62-2/15/95 Relative to Management Level Salary Increases for 1995 116 4/10/95 Amend Resolution No. 63-2/15/95 117 4/10/95 Amend Resolution No. 49-95/Freeze on Hiring for 1995 140 4/10/95 Motion to Amend Resolution No. 213 213a 6/12/95 Fix Salary for Schuyler County Legislators for 1996 and 1997 - as Amended 213 6/12/95 Motion to Amend Resolution No. 217 217a 6/12/95 Rescind Hiring Freeze and Institute Hiring Directive - as Amended 217 6/12/95 Amendment of Resolution No. 135-95 for Workfare and Community Service Participants 219 6/12/95 Amend Exempt Employees Discretionary Time Policy 246 7/10/95 Amendment and Modification of Rule 22 of County Legislature's Rule of Procedures 248 7/10/95 Amend Resolution Establishing Budget Account No. 6772.200 - Office for the Aging 252 7/10/95 Amend Resolution No. 379-91/Authorize Transfer of Funds 259 7/10/95 Adopt Management/Confidential Salary Plan as Amended 269 8/14/95 Amendment and Modification of Paragraphs 1 and 3, Rule 12 of County Legislature's Rules 286 8/14/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- of Procedure Amendment and Modification of Rule 25 of County Legislature's Rules of Procedure 287 8/14/95 Amend 1995 Budget - Department of Social Services 303 10/11/95 Amend 1995 County Budget - Mental Health 308 10/11/95 Amendments and Additions to the Schuyler County Policies and Procedures 319 10/11/95 Amend Contract with Miller Associates to Add Preschool Occupational Therapy 357 10/10/95 Amendment to Resolution No. 191-94 Re-affirm Commitment of Schuyler County to REDEC 370 10/10/95 Amend Policies and Procedures Manual to Include Procedure for Financing Bonds 374 10/10/95 Amend Resolution Establishing 1995 Budget Accounts - Office for the Aging 376 11/13/95 Amend 1995 County Budget - Mental Health 386 11/13/95 Amend Resolution No. 364-95/Purchase of Vehicle - Stop DWI 398 11/13/95 Amend Management/Confidential Salary Plan 461 12/11/95 Amend Resolution No. 435-95/Authorize Transfer of Funds -Youth Bureau 494 12/27/95 WITHDRAWN Appointments - Schuyler County Youth Board 1/9/95 Addition to County Policy and Procedures Manual - Access to the County Attorney's Office 2/15/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Intro. No. 1/Local Law No. 1 of the Year 1995 Setting Salaries of Certain Public Officers 3/13/95 for the Year 1995 Introduction of Local Law Intro. No. 3 of the Year to Impose a Surcharge to Pay for the Costs 5/8/95 Associated with Obtaining and Maintaining an Enhanced E-911 Emergency Telephone System as Authorized by Article 6 of The New York County Law Authorize Contract for Sale of County Property 7/10/95 Resolution Requesting NYSAC and its Affiliates to Restrict Annual Conferences within New 7/10/95 York State Create and Fill Supportive Case Manager Position - Mental Health 9/11/95 Local Law Intro. No. 4 of the Year 1995 by the Schuyler County Legislature Board for Proposition 9/11/95 at the November 7, 1995 Election to Increase the Terms Office for County Legislators from Two to Four Years with Staggered Terms Authorize Schuyler County Highway Superintendent to Advertise for Bids for the Replacement of 10/10/95 Dome Roof on Garage - South Decatur Street Alteration of Tentative Budget for 1996 Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - County Clerk 423 12/8/95 Village of Watkins Glen - Building Project - Mental Health 12/11/95 Establish Escrow Account - Mental Health 12/27/95 Transfer of Funds - Sheriff's Department 12/27/95 ---PAGE BREAK--- TABLED Motion to Table Resolution No. 129 129a 4/10/95 Authorize Public Health Office to Fill Account Clerk Typist Vacancy - 15 Hours per Week - 129 4/10/95 Tabled Motion to Table Resolution No. 130 - Tabled 130a 4/10/95 Authorize Home Health Agency to Create and Fill a Personal Care Aide II Position 130 4/10/95 Authorize Transfer of Money from Seized Assets Account for Dog Kennell - Tabled 207 6/12/95 Resolution Requesting Moratorium on Land Acquisition in Schuyler County - Tabled 298 8/14/95 FAILED Rescind Resolution No. 49-2/15/95 Which Places a Freeze on Hiring for 1995 216 6/12/95 Approval of Agreement Between the New York State Association of Counties and Schuyler 335 9/11/95 County for the Conduct of Revenue Maximization Program Local Law Intro. No. 5 of the Year 1995 to Abolish the Civil Service Commission of the 442 12/11/95 County of Schuyler and Substitute a Personnel Officer Therefor ---PAGE BREAK--- COPIES OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY TREASURER'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND ALL OTHER ANNUAL REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE