ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 5, 1998

The January 5, 1998 Organizational Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order by Gail M. Willis at 4:00 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Little and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

Gail M. Willis, acting as Temporary Chairman, asked for nominations from the floor for Chairman to the Schuyler County Legislature for the year 1998. Doris L. Karius nominated Patricia L. Hastings, seconded by Ernest E. Thurston. There being no further nominations, Mrs. Willis asked for a motion to close the nominations.

RESOLUTION NO. 1 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

RE: CLOSE NOMINATIONS - 1998 CHAIRPERSON OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that nominations for the 1998 Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature be closed.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 2 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: APPOINTMENT - CHAIR, SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE - 1998

BE IT RESOLVED, that Patricia L. Hastings be Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature for the year 1998.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 3 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENT - CLERK TO THE LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that Gail M. Willis be appointed Clerk of the Legislature for a two-year term commencing January 1, 1998 and terminating December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 4 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENT - DEPUTY CLERK TO THE LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledges the appointment by Clerk of the Legislature, Gail M. Willis of Stacy B. Husted as Deputy Clerk of the Legislature for a two-year term commencing January 1, 1998 and terminating December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 5 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: "CONTINUITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT" FOR 1998

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 1998, as follows:

Chairman Patricia L. Hastings
#1 Vice-Chairman Ernest E. Thurston
#2 Vice-Chairman Richard L. Little
#3 Vice-Chairman Ruth S. Young
#4 Vice-Chairman Doris L. Karius
#5 Vice-Chairman Thomas M. Gifford
#6 Vice-Chairman Delmar F. Bleiler, Jr.
#7 Vice-Chairman Glenn R. Larison

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 6 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: ONE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the following appointments effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1998 to the following programs, boards and councils, to wit:

CHILD CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Ruth S. Young

FIRE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
Gerald Green/George Miller - Beaver Dams
Mark Martin/Roy Stegner - Burdett
Richard Robertson/Jay Russell - Mecklenburg
Mike Pierce/Ron Ames, Jr. - Monterey
Rick Yaw/Mike Barr - Montour Falls
Robert Burns - Odessa
William Kennedy/Tom Dykes - Tyrone
Tom Harbot/Tim Wickham - Valois-Logan-Hector
Bruce Beardsley/Charles Smith, Jr. - Watkins Glen
Ernest E. Thurston, Legislator

PLANNING COMMISSION
David Tetz - Town of Catharine
Mike Brown - Town of Cayuta
Daniel Teed - Town of Dix
Chris Kimball-Peterson - Town of Hector
Tom Ryan - Town of Montour
Robert Chadeayne - Town of Tyrone
Linda Arcangeli - Village of Burdett
Larry Scofield - Village of Montour Falls
Judith Phillips - Village of Watkins Glen
Albert Valent - Farming
Gordon Wright - Medical
William Newell - Tourism

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Doris L. Karius

SULLIVAN TRAIL RESOURCE, CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Richard L. Little

YOUTH BOARD
Ruth S. Young
Mike Johnston
Ronald Alexander
Hazel Verdegaal
Philip Barnes
Donald Dryden

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 7 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: TWO-YEAR APPOINTMENTS - AS AMENDED

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the following appointments effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1999 to the following programs, boards and councils, to wit:

AGRICULTURE & FARMLAND PROTECTION BOARD
Benjamin Dickens, Farmer
Wendell Learn, Farmer
Delmar Bleiler, Legislator
Doris L. Karius, Legislator
Charles Fausold, Cooperative Extension
Thomas Bloodgood, Director Real Property Tax Agency

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Glenn R. Larison and Thomas M. Gifford

ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBCOMMITTEE
Doris L. Karius

AUDITING COMMITTEE
Patricia L. Hastings, Ernest E. Thurston, Richard L. Little, Delmar F. Bleiler, and Thomas M. Gifford

BARGAINING COMMITTEES
Patricia L. Hastings, Chairman of Legislature
Delmar F. Bleiler, Chairman, Management & Finance Committee
Richard L. Little, Chairman, Public Works Committee
Ernest E. Thurston, Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee
Gail M. Willis, Clerk of Legislature
Doris J. Craig, Personnel Officer

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thomas M. Gifford

COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
Doris L. Karius

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Glenn R. Larison

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Ruth S. Young, Legislature
Charles Franzese, add Village of Watkins Glen
Louis Dickinson, Town of Cayuta

FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thomas M. Gifford

FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT BOARD
Wayne Dimmick, Sportsman
Glenn R. Larison, Legislator
Delmar F. Bleiler, Legislator Alternate

HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Doris L. Karius

HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Richard L. Little

LAW LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Delmar F. Bleiler

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ruth S. Young

MENTAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE
Doris L. Karius

MENTAL RETARDATION/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE
Thomas M. Gifford

OFFICE FOR THE AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL
Patricia L. Hastings, Chairman
Thomas M. Gifford, Legislator

QUEEN CATHARINE STEERING COMMITTEE
Richard L. Little

RSVP ADVISORY COUNCIL
Ruth S. Young

SCHUYLER HEADSTART BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Richard L. Little

SOUTHERN TIER CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Patricia L. Hastings, Legislature
Ruth S. Young, Legislature
Thomas M. Gifford, Legislature
Charles Fausold, Planning
Charles Franzese, Regional Environmental Representative

WATER QUALITY COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Ruth S. Young

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 8 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the appointment of the following individuals to the Criminal Justice Advisory Council effective immediately with no ending term:

J.C. Argetsinger, County Court Judge
Joseph Fazzary, District Attorney
Patricia L. Hastings, Chairman of Legislature
Daniel Fitzsimmons, Esq., Legal Representative
Ernest E. Thurston, Legislator

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 9 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - FOREST PRACTICE BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the appointment of the following individuals to the Forest Practice Board effective immediately, to wit:

Glenn R. Larison, Legislator Term Ending 12/31/99
David Tetz, Forester Term Ending 12/31/2000
William Fagnan Term Ending 12/31/2000

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 10 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEPC)

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the appointment of the following individuals to the Local Emergency Planning Committee effective immediately with no ending term:

Ernest E. Thurston, Elected Official
Greg Mathews, Transportation

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 11 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - RECORDS MANAGEMENT BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the appointment of the following individuals to the Records Management Board effective immediately with no ending term:

Patricia L. Hastings, Legislature
Linda Compton, County Clerk

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 12 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the appointment of the following individuals to the Soil and Water Conservation Board effective immediately, to wit:

Glenn R. Larison, Legislator Term Ending 12/31/99
Ernest E. Thurston, Legislator Term Ending 12/31/99
Anthony Specchio, Member at Large Term Ending 12/31/98
Doug Learn, Farm Bureau Term Ending 12/31/2000

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 13 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMITTEE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the appointment of the following individuals to the Emergency Medical and Highway Safety Committee, effective immediately, to wit:

Charles Franzese, Engineer Term Ending 12/31/98
Ernest E. Thurston, Chair, Public Safety & Criminal Justice Term Ending 12/31/99
Patricia L. Hastings, Chairman Legislature Term Ending 12/31/98
Greg Mathews, County Highway Superintendent Term Ending 12/31/98

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 14 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: APPOINTMENT - OFF-TRACK BETTING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the appointment of Philip C. Smith as Schuyler County=s representative to the Off-Track Betting Corporation Board of Directors, effective immediately.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young stated that Resolution No. 142-95 made this appointment with no ending term. The Clerk explained that Section 502 of the Racing Law states that the person serves at the pleasure of the board. Legislator Bleiler said he did some research and feels both interested people are capable of doing a good job. It is untimely seeing how presently there are negotiations going on for a future parlor in the county. He would hate to see a change at this time, therefore, he feels the present member should remain. Legislator Gifford stated that the person nominated has been on the board before, he supports the resolution. Legislator Thurston said he is unaware of any negotiations going on for a new parlor and it is time for a change. He also supports this resolution. Legislator Karius called for the vote.

VOTE: Passed 5-3. Noes: Young, Bleiler, Larison.

RESOLUTION NO. 15 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the appointment of the following individuals to the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency, effective immediately, to wit:

Thomas M. Gifford Term Ending 12/31/99
Phil Jacobus Term Ending 12/31/99
Barbara J. Halpin Term Ending 12/31/2000
Carl Taber Term Ending 12/31/2000
Steve Miller Term Ending 12/31/2000
John Czamanske Ex-Officio, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the original Certificates of Appointment be forwarded to the Department of State (Division of Miscellaneous Records) for filing.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked why Jim Hazlitt=s name is not in the resolution. Last she knew he was going to be appointed. Chairman Hastings explained that Mr. Hazlitt submitted a letter of declination due to time constraints.

VOTE: Passed 7-1. No: Young.

RESOLUTION NO. 16 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

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 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 17 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

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:

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

TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY
The Commons, P.O. Box 460
Ithaca, NY 14851 $3,000,000.00

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 18 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

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, be conformed to.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 19 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY ATTORNEY - 1998-99

BE IT RESOLVED, that James P. Coleman be appointed County Attorney for a two-year term commencing January 1, 1998 and terminating December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 20 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: APPOINTMENT - ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY - 1998-99

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledges the appointment by County Attorney, James P. Coleman of Dennis J. Morris as Assistant County Attorney for a two-year term commencing January 1, 1998 and terminating December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 21 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPOINTMENT - BUDGET OFFICER FOR 1998

BE IT RESOLVED, that Nancy A. Peters be appointed Budget Officer for the year 1998.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 22 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPOINTMENT - CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO COUNTY ATTORNEY - 1998-99

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledges the appointment pursuant to County Law Section 501-5 by County Attorney, James P. Coleman of Barbara Klemann as Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney for the period commencing January 1, 1998 and terminating December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 23 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPOINTMENT - COUNTY AUDITOR FOR 1998 AND 1999

BE IT RESOLVED, that Gail M. Willis be appointed County Auditor for a two-year term commencing January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 24 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: APPOINTMENT - COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT FOR 1998 AND 1999

BE IT RESOLVED, that Larry J. Sassano be appointed County Purchasing Agent for a two-year term commencing January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 25 Motion by Thurston, 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 1998.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 26 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: APPOINTMENT - CHIEF CORONER FOR 1998

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 1998, at an additional stipend of $1,000 for administrative duties to be paid quarterly at the rate of $250.00 per quarter.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 27 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: APPOINTMENT - HISTORIAN AND DEPUTY HISTORIAN

BE IT RESOLVED, that Barbara Bell be appointed as County Historian and Louise Stillman as Deputy County Historian for the year 1998.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 28 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: APPOINTMENT - ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY - 1998-2001

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature acknowledges the appointment by Joseph Fazzary, District Attorney, of Jason Cook as Assistant District Attorney for a four-year term commencing January 1, 1998 and terminating December 31, 2001. (Term of District Attorney).

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 29 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: APPOINTMENT - CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO DISTRICT ATTORNEY - 1998-2001

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby acknowledges the appointment pursuant to County Law Section 700-5 by District Attorney Joseph Fazzary of Robin Davis as Confidential Secretary to the District Attorney for the period commencing January 1, 1998 and terminating December 31, 2001. (Term of District Attorney).

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 30 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: APPOINTMENT - DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK - 1998-2001

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby acknowledges the appointment by County Clerk Linda Compton of Joy Ector as Deputy County Clerk for the term commencing January 1, 1998 and terminating December 31, 2001. (Term of County Clerk).

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 31 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT

BE IT RESOLVED, that Gregory S. Mathews be appointed Schuyler County Highway Superintendent for a four-year term commencing January 1, 1998 through December 31, 2001.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 32 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: APPOINTMENT - DEPUTY COUNTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledges the appointment by Gregory S. Mathews, County Highway Superintendent, of Terence Wolverton as Deputy County Highway Superintendent for a four-year term commencing January 1, 1998 through December 31, 2001. (Term of Highway Superintendent)

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 33 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: SCHEDULE OF SALARIES FOR 1998

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schedule of Salaries for 1998, as attached hereto (on file), be adopted, effective January 1, 1998, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized and directed to pay the County employees according to the 1998 Salary Schedule.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

Chairman Hastings announced the 1998-1999 Chairmen of each Standing Committee and why she chose them. Legislator Little said he is looking forward to working with the Highway Superintendent and the Building Maintenance Supervisor. Legislator Young said her biggest challenge looks like finding a new Commissioner for Social Services. She would like to see more job training for those on welfare who need it most. Legislator Karius stated that she has some big shoes to fill. Chairman Hastings did an excellent job as the Chairman of the Health Services Committee. Legislator Bleiler said it will be quite a challenge as Chairman of the Management and Finance Committee and he is looking forward to it. He would like to see the county improve the way they do business.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Tom Ryan wished the new legislators all the luck in the world.

The Meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 12, 1998

The January 12, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Young and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Phil Jacobus from the Town of Tyrone said he saw the headlines in the paper on the proposed increase in sales tax. People have been working for months on the SCOPED project and he feels the Town of Hector has let the county down by not participating. Most of the Towns and Villages have agreed to try to make it work. He is very concerned that the county would have to increase the sales tax to make SCOPED work. He asked that the county move forward with the project first instead of increasing sales tax. A sales tax increase would be here for a long time.

Diane Carl from the Town of Hector said she is not happy to hear the Town of Hector being blamed for this resolution to increase sales tax. There are other Towns and Villages that are not participating in SCOPED and she does not hear their name being mentioned. If this resolution passes the State will not move on it until next year, so it will not help the SCOPED project this year. Chairman Hastings advised that Legislator Gifford will be addressing the resolution in detail when it is announced.

RESOLUTION NO. 34 Motion by Little, Second by Thurston.

RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 29, 1997 YEAR END MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the December 29, 1997 Year End Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 35 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE CERTIFICATION OF COST ALLOCATION PLAN

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accept the 1996 Cost Allocation Plan prepared by David Griffith Associates for Schuyler County Department of Social Services claiming of county-wide administrative costs and maintenance in lieu of rent in 1996, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to certify the plan to the NYS Department of Social Services.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 36 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: PROCLAIM 1998 AS THE AYEAR OF THE FAMILY@

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature wishes to recognize the importance of families, no matter how comprised, and

WHEREAS, during the year 1998, the Schuyler County Legislature wants to acknowledge outstanding families within Schuyler County which contribute significantly to the community as a family.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby proclaim the year 1998 as the AYear of the Family@, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Legislators will submit nominations from their respective districts for consideration and each month a Certificate of Recognition will be issued to the selected family at a Regular Meeting of the Legislature, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a plaque be established in the Legislative Chambers with a gold plate attached noting each family recognized.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler asked for an explanation of this resolution. Chairman Hastings stated that this was her wish. The county has spent time and money on problems and not time legislating good things in the county. Instead of worrying over problems, lets look at families in the county that should be recognized for their efforts in the community. She is asking all legislators to pick a family in their district that is a community involved family. That family will then receive a certificate from the Legislature.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 37 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINT APPEALS COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY PLAN

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve the appointment of the following individuals to the Appeals Committee, pursuant to the provisions of the Management/Confidential Salary Plan, for the term commencing January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999, to wit:

Doris Craig, Personnel Officer
Patricia L. Hastings, Chairman of Legislature
Chairman of Appropriate Committee for Appeal
Delmar F. Bleiler, Chairman of Management & Finance Committee
Phil Barnes, Management Representative

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 38 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: DISCONTINUE MEMBERSHIP WITH INTER-COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK

WHEREAS, Schuyler County has been a member of the Inter-County Association of Western New York for many years, and

WHEREAS, throughout the years it has been difficult to attend the meetings because of the long distance locations of the meetings, and issues discussed at these meetings have pertained more to issues surrounding the larger counties within western New York, and

WHEREAS, Schuyler County=s membership with NYSAC seems to meets the county needs and provide sufficient information.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby discontinues its membership with the Inter-County Association of Western New York.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 39 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION, ADVERTISEMENT AND FILLING OF RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH COUNSELOR POSITION - YOUTH BUREAU

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize the creation, advertisement and filling of a Runaway and Homeless Youth Counselor position to be filled half-time in the Schuyler County Youth Bureau at Grade Level XXI with an hourly rate of $11.72, effective immediately.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 40 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: MOTION TO BRING TWO (2) EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR

BE IT RESOLVED, that two (2) resolutions be brought to the floor.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked how someone makes the determination on whether a resolution is considered an emergency or not. Attorney Coleman explained Rule No. 13 of the Rules of Procedure on preparing the agenda for the regular meeting. After this process any resolution is considered an emergency if the assembly agrees. The term Aemergency@ is not used customarily. It means items considered without notice by the majority of the Legislature.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 41 Motion by Gifford, Second by Thurston.

RE: REQUESTING THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL 1/4 % SALES TAX FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY - FAILED

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 40 of the Municipal Home Rule Law Schuyler County will be required to undertake significant economic development and planning in the near future, and

WHEREAS, additional revenues will be needed by the County, and

WHEREAS, this increase imposes a disproportionate share of the increase on property owners, and

WHEREAS, the need for additional revenue should be spread among all segments of the County=s population, in order to minimize the impact on any one segment of the population, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature could authorize the Schuyler County Legislature to impose an additional 1/4 % sales tax beginning as soon as possible in 1998 in order to equitably spread the need for additional revenues, and

WHEREAS, a necessity exists for the passage of such legislation by the New York State Legislature.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby requests the New York State Legislature to adopt special legislation to amend such laws, including the New York State Tax Law, to authorize the Schuyler County Legislature to establish an additional 1/4 % sales tax beginning as soon as possible in 1998, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to New York State Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr.; New York State Assemblyman James Bacalles and to the Majority and Minority Leaders of the New York State Senate and Assembly.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler stated that people are going to notice this increase and he feels it should not pass. Legislator Karius said she was late tonight because her phone would not stop ringing about this resolution. This increase would be detrimental to business owners in Hector. Legislator Gifford said there is going to be an impact on county taxpayers relative to economic development and planning. He feels there is enough support in the county for economic development. The county can not keep going on a zero budget. He demonstrated on the chalk board what the county pays now in sales tax and how this increase would affect that. He admitted that the SCOPED steering committee is not in favor of this resolution to help fund the project. Legislator Young said she was upset to find out about this resolution by word of mouth. If this project does not fly with the money already set aside then it just will not work. She is in favor of SCOPED with the way it stands right now. Legislator Bleiler said he is proud of all three towns that voted not to support this. They have participated, asked questions and when a group makes a decision to not be involved, then the Legislature needs to work with them. In reference to the increasing sales tax, when he came on board all he heard was how great the budget process was and that they came in with a zero increase again. To add this sales tax would be an insult to all who worked on the budget. Legislator Thurston made a statement for the record. ALet me first say that I will be supporting this resolution tonight for one reason and one reason only. I have been elected to represent the people and I support this resolution to bring it to the public hearing stage only. I want to hear what my constituents think. My yes vote for this resolution should by no means be construed to reflect my support or non-support for any increase in taxes in any form. I must also say that I am reluctant to support increases in any tax unless those increases are used in times of economic hardship where the choices for lawmakers are difficult in reaching a balanced budget. I guess I am not surprised that government leaders could not all reach a consensus in the formation or support of SCOPED. It seems like our history is lettered with examples of our inability to work together for the common good. It seems only fitting that our epitaph read >here lies a county that refused to work together=, a county rich in natural resources, rich in tradition, rich in talent but too short-sighted to see its future to fruitation@. He then asked if this is required to go to a public hearing. Chairman Hastings said once it has passed in Albany a Public Hearing is held and then the legislators take a final vote on it.

VOTE: Failed 3-5. Noes: Young, Karius, Bleiler, Larison, Little.

RESOLUTION NO. 42 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION AND SET DATES FOR REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS

WHEREAS, Schuyler County is considering the preparation and submission of an application under the Fiscal Year (FY) 1997-1998 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and

WHEREAS, two public hearings are required to be held in conjunction with the preparation of community=s CDBG application in order to obtain the views of residents on community development, housing needs, and related matters, according to a plan for citizen participation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature and the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee are hereby authorized to prepare an application under the FY 1997-1998 HUD Small Cities CDBG program for consideration by the Legislature, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature is directed to advertise the two required Public Hearings to be conducted by Schuyler County on Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. and Monday, February 9, 1998 at 7:00 p.m., both Public Hearings to be held in the Legislative Chamber, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

Legislator Gifford said he feels a resolution needs to be done to fund the shortfall for next year in the public portion for the SCOPED project. He figures around $7,500. Chairman Hastings said after meeting with the Town of Hector the other Towns and Villages involved in the project were worried that they may have to come up with the shortfall of around $15,000. They suggested that the county try to come up with at least half of that shortfall. Legislator Gifford is suggesting that the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee draft a resolution coming up with the $7,500 at the end of the year for next year.

MOTION by Legislator Gifford to bring a consensus of the Legislature to the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee to look into finding an additional $7,500 in the 1998 budget for the SCOPED shortfall, SECOND by Legislator Larison. Chairman Hastings explained that Legislator Gifford is looking for support tonight. Legislator Gifford stated that there is a meeting on January 21, 1998 on SCOPED. He is looking for a show of support, is it worth taking to committee on January 21, 1998. Legislator Little agrees with getting a sense of support so Legislator Gifford is not wasting his time putting a resolution through the process just to have it fail in February. Legislator Bleiler said he fully supports the committee coming up with a solution, but not any additional cost to the county. Motion carried five ayes to three noes. Noes: Karius, Young, Bleiler.

REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:

Legislator Thurston reported that there will be a summit held on January 22, 1998 in the Emergency Management office to discuss future plans for volunteer services. There is a shortfall of younger people getting involved in the county. Fire Departments, the Emergency Medical Services are hurting for people. The county needs a plan. The county is bound morally to provide these services. It happens to be a nationwide issue. The Sheriff, Bill Randolph, all of the Fire Departments Chiefs and Schuyler Hospital are involved.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Diane Carl from the Town of Hector asked if SCOPED could lower their budgeted amount of $250,000 to $225,000 to cover the amount there are missing from the municipalities. Chairman Hastings stated that the Town of Hector is the largest and they were counting on their support and that is probably why they have been mentioned.

Linda Compton from the Town of Hector asked why they could not lower the private portion and still keep the agreement of fifty-fifty. Chairman Hastings said it is unfair to the Towns and Villages participating that the others are not. Linda said it is unfair for the county to ask those who are participating to come up with more money. Chairman Hastings said $50,000 is already committed and signed for. Legislator Gifford stated that it is not up to the steering committee to design this project, it is up to the Board of Directors. These questions should be given to the Board of Directors for SCOPED. The cost of $250,000 was determined by the steering committee to be the bare minimum to accomplish this project or any project of this kind.

Diane Carl felt the program was not presented well. The Legislature should not expect the Towns and Villages to commit to this without a plan.

Phil Jacobus said this is brand new to Schuyler County. The Town of Hector has the potential to gain the most by this project.

Len Ferris from the Town of Hector asked if the sales tax issue was triggered by Hector=s response. Chairman Hastings stated that they were worried about the second year of this project since Hector would not participate. Would other Towns and Villages say no? The county has discussed a sales tax increase in the past to help the economic development in the county. Len asked if the State Attorney General=s office has said this is legal. Attorney Coleman explained that they have been in touch with the State Comptroller=s office and they are aware of the project. He does not anticipate them saying it is illegal. Len stated that it is becoming apparent that we were supposed to be for the people and we are not anymore.

Legislator Bleiler stated he is proud of the businesses and municipalities for making their decisions the way they did. He agrees with those who have said what we have is enough. Maybe other municipalities will participate next year, we do not know. Chairman Hastings said she is proud of the six municipalities that did participate.

Chairman Hastings announced that on behalf of the Legislature she is sending a certificate of recognition and a county key to Mary German for all of her hard work on the Environmental Management Council. Mary was on the council for ten years and this is long overdue. She has become very ill and was just recently transferred to a hospital in Delaware where her son lives. Mary received a standing ovation.

The Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING
JANUARY 27, 1998

The January 27, 1998 Public Hearing of the Schuyler County Legislature on the preparation and submission of an application under the Fiscal Years (FY) 1997 & 1998 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. All Legislators were present, except Legislator Little who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was also excused.

John Czamanske reviewed for the Legislators what has happened to get to this point. On December 12, 1997 at a Canal Corridor Initiative conference in Johnstown, NY, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Andrew Cuomo announced the availability of over $300 million in funding and loan guarantees for small communities in New York State. Just over $ 100 million is being made available through the HUD-administered Small Cities program in the form of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and over $200 million will be available through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee program. All New York State communities of 50,000 or less in population are eligible to apply.

As stated in the official Notice Of Funding Availability (NOFA) published in the Federal Register on December 16, 1997, these new funds "provide small communities and counties in New York State with an opportunity to propose programs that focus on creating or expanding job opportunities, addressing housing needs, or meeting public facilities needs. HUD encourages communities to propose programs that are creative and innovative in addressing the needs of their community."

Letters regarding HUD's Notice of Funding Availability were mailed January 7, 1998 to all Schuyler County Mayors and Supervisors, as well as to all county legislators. A press release was issued January 6, 1998.

These are the same programs (CDBG & Sec. 108) which will provide funding to Schuyler County and other New York communities for the Canal Corridor Initiative (CCI) announced last year. The funding announced in December is in addition to the funds already committed to CCI.

Basic eligible activities include acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of public facilities; provision of certain public services; alleviation of immediate threats to public health and safety; housing services; utilities construction or acquisition; construction of housing; home ownership assistance, micro-enterprise assistance; and technical assistance. Activities must address at least one of the national objectives, i.e., benefit to low- and moderate-income persons, elimination of slums or blighting conditions, or meeting imminent threats to the health and safety of the community.

The maximum grant award for any fiscal year is $400,000 per municipality and $600,000 per county. The funds for this cycle of CDBG come from two fiscal years (FY 97 & FY 98), so communities can put in one application for each fiscal year.

HUD is accepting applications for single purpose projects only, i.e., a single purpose project for each fiscal year application. HUD will not accept multi-year proposals.

Section 108 loans are not awarded competitively. Grants awarded for proposals that also include 108 loans will be conditioned on the approval of a 108 loan application within a stated time.

The program involves a statewide competitive process. The original application deadline of March 2, 1998, as stated in the NOFA, has been extended at least 30 days due to a desire to allow more time for North Country communities devastated by the recent ice storm. HUD has not officially set a new deadline.

Schuyler County is considering submitting two applications to HUD under this program. Based on the tight time frame, on January 12, 1998 the County Legislature set dates for the two required public hearings: tonight and at its regular February meeting (2/9/98). These public hearings are required by HUD regulations as part of the citizen participation process. Because of the extension of the deadline, the February public hearing will probably be postponed to a later date to allow for the proposals to be more fully developed before seeking more public comment.

The Legislature also directed the Chairman of the Legislature and the Chairman of the Community Development and Natural Resources (CDNR) Committee to prepare applications for consideration by the Legislature. The CDNR Committee, which oversees the county's planning and community development activities, took up this matter at its January 21, 1998 meeting. Based on input from staff, the ideas submitted to the county, the requirements of the program, and the tight time frame, the CDNR Committee decided to focus on developing applications for two proposals: the creation of a local economic development revolving loan fund and funding for an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program. As the county's contracted county planning agency, the Planning and Community Development Office of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County will be working with the county to prepare these applications. As stated at the CDNR meeting, developing two applications in a short time is an ambitious endeavor, however, it is hopeful that they will be able to get it done.

The housing initiative stems from a proposal by Sheen Housing, Inc. to assist in preparing an application and to administer the housing rehabilitation program if funded. Sheen Housing is a not-for-profit agency that facilitates the provision of safe, decent, and affordable housing for very low to moderate income individuals and families in thirteen Upstate counties, including Schuyler. The initial step in putting this proposal together involves a survey to assess the need and interest by homeowners. Based on a review of county census data by Sheen Housing, the survey will target a random sampling of 200 homeowners in each of three towns: Catharine, Tyrone, and Hector. The survey should be going out this week from the Sheen Housing office in Canandaigua. Once the surveys are returned to Sheen and tabulated, they will select the most likely candidates and gather additional information. The housing application will specifically identify 20 to 25 houses. However, since a significant amount of time will pass between the application and the time the money will actually be available, it is likely that there will be changes.

Sheen Housing Executive Director Allynn Smith has offered to include an unspecified amount of their foundation funds as a partial match for the block grant funds which will improve the rating for the application. This application would only be for block grant funds.

The local economic development loan fund proposal has not been fleshed out at this point. The idea is to structure it in a similar fashion as did other Canal Corridor communities last year by using block grant funds to significantly lower the interest rate on the Section 108 loans. Based on the one-third/two-thirds ratio which HUD uses for these programs, it is hoped that the county's maximum block grant eligibility of $600k could be combined with twice that amount of Section 108 loans to capitalize a $1.8 million dollar loan fund. Caution: these figures are very preliminary. It is expected that the loan fund would constitute the Fiscal Year 1997 (FY 97) application and the housing initiative would be submitted as the Fiscal Year 1998 (FY 98) application.

Copies of the NOFA summary are available. A few copies of the complete NOFA are also available. This information and other information about HUD's programs can be accessed on the Internet at: http://www.hud.gov and at http://www.huduser.org.

Also at the press conference at which this latest round of HUD funding was announced, HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo and Agriculture Dept. Secretary Dan Glickman signed an interagency agreement committing their departments to closer coordination, specifically as it relates to New York State and the Canal Corridor Initiative. At the same time, Secretary Glickman announced the availability of $75 million in funding for New York State through existing USDA lending and assistance programs. The rating process for the competitive elements of these programs gives extra credit for being located in a Canal Corridor Initiative community, which includes all of Schuyler County.

There was no public in attendance to make any comments.

The Public Hearing adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 1998

The February 9, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Karius and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BILL RANDOLPH AND SHIRLEY CHURCHES AT 6:30 P.M.:

Legislator Thurston stated that during the last couple of years employees have been honored for going above and beyond their job description. These two employees definitely deserve recognition. He then read and presented Certificates of Recognition to Bill and Shirley.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Lory Peck questioned Resolution No. 82 in regards to an Assistant District Attorney. Legislator Thurston explained that with the tremendous backlog in cases in that office the District Attorney had requested two Assistant District Attorneys (ADA). They Legislature agreed to only one ADA, however, they put $10,000 in a line item for him to hire someone by contract if needed for special cases.

RESOLUTION NO. 43 Motion by Thurston, Second by Larison.

RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 5, 1998 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AND THE JANUARY 12, 1998 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the January 5, 1998 Organizational Meeting and the January 12, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 44 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPROVAL OF ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION PLAN FOR 1998 - PROBATION

WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice Advisory Council has submitted its Program Plan and Budget for the term January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998, and

WHEREAS, said Plan and Budget have been reviewed and both appear to be in order.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1998 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. 45 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTION OF TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 554 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW - TOWN OF TYRONE, TAX MAP # 49.15-2-1.11/ES AND 29.20-1-4/ESMT

WHEREAS, an application for corrected tax roll was made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law, as follows because data had been erroneously maintained to the easement field:

State of NY Tax bills for:
C/O County Treasurer Tax Map #29.20-1-4/ESMT $11.40
Schuyler County #49.15-2-1.11/ES $69.61
Town of Tyrone, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Real Property Tax Service and the Governmental Operations Committee that the application be approved based upon the reason noted above.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax roll be corrected to reflect this error, and that the County Treasurer be hereby directed to adjust the amounts accordingly .

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 46 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 554 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW - TOWN OF HECTOR, TAX MAP #2.-1-19

WHEREAS, an application for corrected tax roll was made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law, as follows due to a clerical error. The Hector Fire District tax of $22.35 was levied, the USA is exempt and therefore the tax should be expunged:

United States of America Tax Map # 2.-1-19
5218 NYS Route 414 Town of Hector
Hector, NY 14841 (The United States of America purchased the parcel on 01/06/97), and

WHEREAS, the Director of Real Property Tax Services recommends approval of this application based upon the reason noted above.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax roll be corrected to reflect the United States of America's exempt status, and that the County Treasurer be hereby directed to adjust this amount accordingly.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 47 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 554 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW - TOWN OF DIX, TAX MAP #65.18-1-30

WHEREAS, an application for corrected tax roll was made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law, as follows because the School District is constitutionally exempt and the taxes in the amount of $940.69 should be expunged:

Watkins Glen Central Tax Map #65.18-1-30
School District Town of Dix
Free Public Library Village of Watkins Glen
610 South Decatur Street Watkins Glen Central School
Watkins Glen, NY 14891 (Free Public Library purchased on 5/28/97), and

WHEREAS, the Director of Real Property Tax Services recommends approval of this application based upon the reasons noted above.

NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax roll be corrected to reflect the School District=s exempt status, and that the County Treasurer be hereby is directed to adjust this amount accordingly.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 48 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: CORRECTION OF TOWN OF DIX TAX ROLL - REMOVE RETURNED SCHOOL TAX FROM PROPERTY ASSESSED TO DEMERITT - TAX MAP #76.18-1-16

WHEREAS, the Watkins Glen School Tax Collector has notified the county of an error in their tax return due to an error in applying an escrow payment, and

WHEREAS, the escrow company and Brian and Connie Demeritt, want to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Watkins Glen Central School tax return for the Town of Dix, Village of Montour Falls, be reduced by $971.81, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above referenced tax bill and the amount due the County Treasurer on the Tax Warrant for the Town of Dix be reduced by the amount of $1,039.84.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 49 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: CORRECTION OF TOWN OF READING TAX ROLL - ADD RETURNED SCHOOL TAX TO PROPERTY ASSESSED TO COLE - TAX MAP #65.9-1-39

WHEREAS, the Watkins Glen School Tax Collector has notified the County of an error in their tax return due to an error in applying an escrow payment, and

WHEREAS, the escrow company and Alexander and Marjorie Cole both want to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Watkins Glen School Tax return for the Town of Reading be increased by $376.36, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above referenced tax bill and the amount due the County Treasurer on the Tax Warrant for the Town of Reading be increased by the amount of $402.71.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 50 Motion by Little, Second by Thurston.

RE: RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT TO SCOPED

WHEREAS, the County has determined that there is a shortfall to meet the projected budget needs of SCOPED.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby pledge its commitment to SCOPED and further commit to making any necessary appropriation of funds by the end of the year 1998, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Larison stated that he supports spending money for SCOPED. Legislator Bleiler agrees to spending money on planning and $80,000 is more than enough. He can not support this resolution. Legislator Young stated that she also feels enough is enough, if $250,000 is not enough than another $15,000 will not make a difference. She is concerned about the direction of SCOPED. She will be voting no on this resolution.

VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Bleiler, Young.

RESOLUTION NO. 51 Motion by Little, Second by Thurston.

RE: RULES OF PROCEDURE MODIFICATION - ONE MONTH NOTICE(PER RULE 29)

WHEREAS, Schuyler County Department Heads have demonstrated a strong commitment to cost containment and efficiency, and

WHEREAS, the County=s fiscal affairs are in good condition due to the cooperation of Department Heads in controlling budget expenditures, and

WHEREAS, primary responsibility for overseeing appropriate expenses should be at the Department Head Level.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that one month=s notice of the following deletion of a portion of Rule 22 (Paragraph 11) be, and hereby is given, pursuant to Rule 29 of said Rules of Procedure:

"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.@

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 52 Motion by Little, Second by Thurston.

RE: A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO CREATE AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT COMPRISING CERTAIN LANDS IN THE TOWNS OF TYRONE, READING, ORANGE, AND DIX TO BE KNOWN AS SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #2

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature was presented petitions on October 14, 1997 in support of a proposal to create an agricultural district comprising certain lands in the Towns of Tyrone, Reading, Orange, and Dix, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Agricultural Districts Law, enacted in 1971, has been the state's most effective tool for maintaining lands in agriculture and which recognizes that agricultural lands are an important and irreplaceable resource, that they are being lost due to development, high costs of doing business, and regulatory restraints, and that certain actions can be taken to retain lands in agriculture, and

WHEREAS, Agricultural District designation provides the following limited mechanisms for assisting farmers and protecting agricultural land:

1. Eligibility for agricultural assessments.

2. Limitation on local regulations which inhibit farming operations, unless necessary for public health and safety.

3. Encouragement of consistency with agricultural district program objectives by state agencies and policies.

4. Limitations on the exercise of eminent domain and other public acquisitions.

5. Notice requirements on public actions and review of the effect of such actions on farming.

6. Restrictions on benefit assessments, special ad valorem levies or other rates or fees in certain improvement districts or benefit areas to one-half acre surrounding any dwelling or non-farm structure.

7. Four year property tax exemptions for lands on which there are certain crop or orchard replantings or extensions.

8. Promotion of the coordination of local planning and land use decision making with the agricultural district program.

9. Provides a limited defense from public nuisance lawsuits against sound agricultural practices.

10. Prior to purchasing land in an agricultural district, buyers are to be informed that their property is in the district and that certain activities, smells, and sounds are to be expected, and

WHEREAS, the proposal for Agricultural District #2 has been filed with the Schuyler County Legislature pursuant to Section 303 of Article 25AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law of New York State, and

WHEREAS, the Legislature provided for the initial 30-day public comment period on the proposal which ran from 10/22/97 to 11/21/97, and

WHEREAS, the proposal has been reviewed and commented on by the Schuyler County Planning Commission and the Schuyler County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board as required, revised by the staff of Cornell Cooperative Extension as necessary, and forwarded to the Legislature for consideration of approval.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Legislature will conduct a public hearing on the Agricultural District #2 proposal on February 19, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rural Urban Center Auditorium, 208 Broadway Street, Montour Falls, NY.

2. The Clerk of the Legislature shall publish the required notice of public hearing in the Watkins Review & Express and the Dundee Observer. Said notice of public hearing shall contain all the information as specified and required by Article 25AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law of New York State.

3. The Clerk of the Legislature shall ensure that the notice of public hearing is mailed to all owners of real property which is proposed to be included within the proposed district, to those municipalities whose territory encompasses the proposed district, to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, to the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, and to the Secretary of State and the Advisory Council on Agriculture as specified and required by Article 25AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law of New York State. Said mailing will be accomplished primarily through the contracted services of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County as previously agreed. The mailing may include additional information at the discretion of Cooperative Extension which will assist property owners in better understanding the agricultural districts program generally and this proposal specifically.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 53 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH FLACRA FOR MENTALLY ILL CHEMICAL ABUSER (MICA) PROGRAM - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, integrated services for individuals who are dually diagnosed with both mental illness and chemical dependency are not currently available in Schuyler County, and

WHEREAS, staff and administration from the Mental Health Clinic and FLACRA are committed to provide such services through a cooperative effort, and

WHEREAS, it would be beneficial to provide coordinated treatment services to this population.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature and the Director of Community Services be hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Finger Lakes Alcoholism Counseling and Referral Agency, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $15,000, for joint alcoholism treatment services to the mentally ill chemical abuser population in Schuyler County for calendar year 1998, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 54 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.

RE: AMEND 1997 ALCOHOLISM COUNSELING PROVIDER AGREEMENTS - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, since additional funding has been approved for the Finger Lakes Alcoholism Counseling and Referral Agency and the Council on Alcoholism and Other Chemical Dependencies of the Finger Lakes, Inc., the following agreement and budget modifications are required.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature and the Director of Community Services be hereby authorized to execute an amendment to the agreement with Finger Lakes Alcoholism Counseling and Referral Agency, Inc. and Council on Alcoholism and Other Chemical Dependencies of the Finger Lakes, Inc., for the amount outlined below, subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorized the Schuyler County Treasurer to amend the 1997 County budget as follows:

REVENUE: State Funds 4322.3490 $ 9,933
EXPENSES: Finger Lakes Alcoholism Counseling 4322.0336 $ 3,933
& Referral AgencyCouncil on Alcoholism 4322.0336 $ 3,933
& Other Chemical Dependencies
of the Finger Lakes, Inc. 4322.0550 $ 6,000

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 55 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - MENTAL HEALTH

BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 215 of the County Law this Legislature authorize the Director of Community Services to declare the following equipment as surplus and no longer needed for public use:

1989 Fisher VCR T27408
Unable to Repair
1984 Norcom Transcriber, 40808150
1985 Norcom Transcriber, 50109218
1996 900VA Battery Backup

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 56 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic has a vacant Account Clerk Typist position which has not been filled in over 90 days, and

WHEREAS, the need exists to fill this position, which has been postponed in part to determine the needs following the consolidation of the two departments, and

WHEREAS, there is adequate funding in the departmental budget to cover this position.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mental Health Clinic be authorized to fill the Account Clerk Typist position, effective immediately, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be authorized to transfer funds totaling $12,000 from account no. 4310.435 to account no. 4310.100.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 57 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH C. J. ROBINSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. - PUBLIC HEALTH

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature and the Director of Public Health be hereby authorized to execute an agreement with C. J. Robinson & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for computer network services to the Public Health Agency effective January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 58 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: CONTRACT - ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION UNDER SECTION 4410 OF THE EDUCATION LAW

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature is hereby authorized to execute a contract with The Ithaca City School District to provide services to preschool handicapped children placed in its preschool program under Section 4410 of the Education Law from 7/1/97 through 6/30/98, at a rate to be set by the NYS Education Department; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 59 Motion by Gifford, Second by Thurston.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - OFFICE FOR THE AGING ADVISORY BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approve the appointment of Robert E. Burnside and Charles E. Young to the Office for the Aging Advisory Board effective immediately with a term ending December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 60 Motion by Gifford, Second by Thurston.

RE: AMEND 1998 OFFICE FOR THE AGING BUDGET

WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has received additional SNAP funding for 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to amend the Office for the Aging=s 1998 budget as follows:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION
+ $ 567 6772.100 Personal Services
+ $ 4,433 6772.200 Equipment
+ $ 5,000 6772-3772 State Aid Revenue

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 61 Motion by Gifford, Second by Thurston.

RE: INCREASE HOURS OF MEAL DELIVERER POSITION - OFFICE FOR THE AGING

WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has received additional SNAP funding for 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Office for the Aging be hereby authorized to increase the hours of Tivon Meir, Meal Deliverer, from 30 hours per week to 35 hours per week, effective immediately.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 62 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER - OFFICE FOR THE AGING

WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has received additional SNAP funding for 1998 and is in need of additional computer technology to comply with state requirements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Office for the Aging be hereby authorized to purchase computer equipment through the Purchasing Department, within newly budgeted funds.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Thurston stated that with the year 2000 problem there is a lot of tremendous work ahead. With computer purchases such as this, the vendor needs to certify that it is approved for the year 2000. Tom Bloodgood assured the Legislature that computer purchases are being approved by the Computer Coordinating Committee and that committee will soon be issuing a minimum hardware recommendation.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 63 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AMEND 1998 SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR MANAGED CARE CONSULTANT SERVICES

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 402-97 authorized the Department of Social Services= contract with the Health Futures Group for managed care consultant services at a cost of $25,000, and

WHEREAS, $8,000 was expended in 1997, and

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 521-97 authorized an amendment to this contract to extend it through March 31, 1998, and

WHEREAS, a 1998 budget needs to be established.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to appropriate $17,000 to account no. 6010.435-professional services, and $17,000 to account no. 6010-3610-State Aid Administration.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 64 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AMEND 1998 SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR FOOD STAMP NUTRITION EDUCATION GRANT

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 430-97 established the 1997 budget for the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Grant, which extends through September 30, 1998, and

WHEREAS, a 1998 budget needs to be established with the remaining allocation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to appropriate $41,161 to account no. 6010.566 and $41,161 to account no. 6010-4611-Federal Aid Food Stamps.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 65 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Thurston.

RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 1998 RELATIVE TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, COUNTY OF SCHUYLER

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature wishes to modify the residency requirement for the Office of Commissioner, Department of Social Services.

BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 1 of the year 1998, 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 March 9, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY.

LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 1998

SECTION 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT

It is the intent of the within Local Law to modify the qualifications to hold the Office of Commissioner, Department of Social Services, by dispensing with the requirement that they reside in the County of Schuyler.

SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFICE

In the County of Schuyler, no provision of law, New York State or otherwise, requiring a person to be a resident of the political subdivision or municipal corporation of the State for which he/she shall be chosen or within which his/her official functions are required to be exercised, shall not prevent a person from holding the office of Commissioner, Department of Social Services of the County of Schuyler provided that person resides in the County of Schuyler or a contiguous county.

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon passage.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 66 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER GC-1 - CONTRACT WITH J.M. WHEELER CONSTRUCTION, INC.

WHEREAS, the General Contractor, J.M. Wheeler Construction, Inc. presented a change order dated 11/13/97 to furnish all labor and materials necessary to stain the precast concrete sills for the restroom area at Seneca Harbor Park, and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee reviewed the change order in reference to the contract with J.M.Wheeler, Inc and recommends authorization of Change Order GC-1 as follows:

Original Contract Sum $ 99,182
Contract Sum will be increased by $ 866
New Contract Sum including this Change Order $100,048

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize the Chairman of the Legislature to sign Change Order GC-1 upon approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 67 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE HIRING A TEMPORARY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC IN THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, a Maintenance Mechanic in the Buildings and Grounds Department will be on Worker=s Compensation beginning February 3, 1998, and

WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Department is in need of temporary help to maintain the current work load, and

WHEREAS, Worker=s Compensation will reimburse the County for two-thirds of the salary for the Maintenance Mechanic that will be on disability.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor be authorized to hire a temporary Maintenance Mechanic at a rate of $9.33 per hour for the duration of the leave of absence for the full-time Maintenance Mechanic.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 68 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH LABELLA ASSOCIATES - HIGHWAY

WHEREAS, the County is in receipt of Multi Modal monies from Senator Kuhl=s Office to repair eight wooden bridges throughout the County, and

WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent has solicited proposals for engineering services to begin these projects and recommends accepting a lump sum proposal from LaBella Associates, Inc.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with LaBella Associates, Inc. for engineering services for eight wooden bridge projects at a cost of $23,400, to be paid from the County Road 1998 Engineering budget, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 69 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECTS BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TOWNLINE ROAD BRIDGE, BIN #3332460

WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and Public Works Committee directed the Legislative Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of Townline Road Bridge, BIN 3332460, and

WHEREAS, bids were opened January 19, 1998 and reviewed with the recommendation being made by Hunt Engineers to accept the low bid from Silverline construction.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accept the low bid from Silverline Construction for the construction of the Townline Road Bridge, BIN #3332460 at the low bid price of $239,774.00, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other bids received be hereby rejected, with a note of appreciation for their participation.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 70 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR MATERIAL BIDS - HIGHWAY

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 be authorized to advertise for bids for materials and supplies for 1998 and/or participate with the State of New York in its bids, and

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.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 71 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AGREEMENT WITH C.J. ROBINSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Community Services Board established an agreement with C. J. Robinson & Associates, Inc. for computer network services effective August 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997, and

WHEREAS, it is desirable to continue this contract on an annualized basis, funding to do so having been included in the budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the Chairman of the Legislature and the Director of Community Services to execute an Agreement with C.J. Robinson & Associates, Inc. for computer network services effective January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $4,200, subject to the approval of the County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 72 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENT - CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

WHEREAS, the bylaws of the Schuyler County Environmental Management Council state that the chairperson shall be nominated by the Council and appointed by the County Legislature, and

WHEREAS, at the January 7, 1998 regular meeting of the Council, the members nominated Charles J. Franzese, P.E. as Chairman of the Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby reappoints Charles J. Franzese, P.E. as Chairman of the Schuyler County Environmental Management Council for a one year term expiring on January 3, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 73 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SCOPED

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into a lease agreement with SCOPED for office space at the Rural Urban Center, the cost thereof being calculated in accordance with the prevailing rate of $9 per square foot for 513 square feet or $4,617 annually, which cost represents an in-kind credit against the county=s share of SCOPED=s financial support, for the term commencing February 10, 1998 through December 31, 1998, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this agreement include telephone service at a cost to include monthly, the actual telephone and line charges and a 15% administrative cost per line for use of the county phone service to be added to the county=s current Bell Atlantic Contract, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, it is understood this will be an ongoing, annual, standard agreement after the year 1998; said agreement being subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 74 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: POSTPONE DUE DATE FOR 1998 GOALS OF MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES

WHEREAS, the Management and Finance Committee will be reviewing guidelines for establishing goals for 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the deadline for Management/Confidential Employees to submit 1998 goals shall be postponed until further notice.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 75 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENT OF LABOR/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, per the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, the parties are authorized to establish a labor-management committee to foster and continue harmonious labor relations by discussing issues of mutual concern in an attempt to reach informal resolution, and

WHEREAS, the union president has requested a labor-management committee be formed to meet on a monthly basis or as needed to discuss county-wide issues.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative representatives on said committee will be as follows: Patricia L. Hastings
Ernest E. Thurston
Delmar F. Bleiler, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the union will appoint up to three representatives to serve on said committee.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 76 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 7-98 - TWO-YEAR APPOINTMENTS

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 7-98 erroneously appointed Del Bleiler to the Regional College Board of Directors when in fact there is no vacancy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 7-98 be amended to reflect the removal of the above appointment.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 77 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE BIDS FOR ABSTRACTING SERVICES FOR 1998 TAX SALE AUCTION PROPERTIES

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature be hereby authorized to advertise for bids for abstracting services for the 1998 tax auction properties, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, bids are to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 1998 by the Clerk of the Legislature, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY. Bids are to be opened and considered at the Management and Finance Committee meeting at 3:00 p.m. on March 2, 1998, at which time recommendation for Legislative action will be made; acceptance or rejection of bids to be made at the March 9, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Legislature; the County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

VOTE: Passed 7-0. Abstain: Gifford.

RESOLUTION NO. 78 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AMEND THE SCHUYLER COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - LETTER OF APPOINTMENT NEW HIRES AND EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED NEW TITLES

WHEREAS, there is a need to clearly state certain terms of employment when hiring and changing the title of an employee, and

WHEREAS, not having written documentation on the job offer made to said employee and accepted by said employee, has allowed questions to be raised sometimes even years after the employee began serving in a job title, and

WHEREAS, in some cases the person(s) making the offer of employment are no longer available to help solve the questions, and

WHEREAS, the search for documentation and the effort to re-create employee history is time consuming and costly yet not always able to accurately prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature does hereby authorize the amendment of the Schuyler County Policies and Procedures by the addition of the following:

Letter of Appointment - Newly Hired Employees and Employees Reassigned to a Different Title

Prior to an employee being hired or an employee being appointed to a different title, the appointing authority shall present to that person a dated letter that clearly states the following information:

1. Title of position being offered

2. Salary to be paid upon appointment.

3. Classification of the position (eg. Competitive, exempt, etc)

4. Type of appointment (eg. Provisional, permanent, etc) including civil service examination requirement if appropriate.

5. Length of probationary period and when it begins.

The employee shall respond to the letter of appointment in writing with a statement that the offer of employment as stated in the letter dated......(date to be inserted) is accepted or declined. The response must be dated and signed by the employee and received by the appointing authority prior to any appointment becoming effective.

A copy of the appointing authority=s letter and the original of the employee=s response shall be given to the Personnel Officer (or his/her designee) for placement in the personnel file. These documents shall be submitted with form MSD426A which is necessary to process appointments.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 79 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE HIRING OF PART-TIME TYPIST IN THE CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, there is a need for additional clerical support in the Civil Service/Personnel Department, and

WHEREAS, this need can best be filled by a county employee as the duties to be assigned are permanent, continuing services provided by the department, and

WHEREAS, Civil Service law only permits a temporary appointment of this nature for three months.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize the creation and filling of a Typist position in the Civil Service/Personnel Department on a part-time basis within the 1998 budgeted funds appropriated for this purpose, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 474-97 be hereby rescinded.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 80 Motion by Thurston, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE FOUR (4) EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS BE BROUGHT TO THE FLOOR

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize four (4) resolutions be brought to the floor.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 81 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY PINS DIVERSION ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT PINS GRANT AND COMMITMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS OUT OF CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT - PROBATION

WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler has received notification for an extension of the PINS Wrap-around funding in the amount of $ 5,000 in federal funds from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, and

WHEREAS, said funds are earmarked for provision of services for PINS at risk youth and their families in order to prevent out of home placements, and

WHEREAS, said grant requires that the County commit the sum of $1,667.00 as a hard cash match as an extension to the end of the year, and

WHEREAS, the PINS Diversion Administrative Committee and the Public Safety Committee of this Legislature have discussed the benefits of applying for said grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature consent to the Schuyler County PINS Diversion Planning Committee preparing the necessary application and submit it to the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature for her signature upon authorization from the Schuyler County Attorney, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature commit the sum of $1,667 from the County Contingency Account and transfer said amount into the Probation Department 3140.499-3141 account, creating a separate line item with said funds to be used for the provision of additional services for PINS youth and their families as authorized in the said grant, this being in addition to the funds previously authorized, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, there will an accounting of expenditures and program impact by the Director of Probation by October 1, 1998.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 82 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 529-97 - CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR 1998 - DISTRICT ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 529-97 authorized a contract at an hourly rate of $25.00 which is incorrect.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 529-97 be amended to read, as follows:

ABE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract with John C.T. Hayes for legal services for the District Attorney=s Office for the year 1998 at a monthly payment of $708.33, or an annual total of $8,500, and the Attorney shall be eligible for an additional $2,000 upon completion of any special assignments given by the District Attorney, contract subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.@

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked what happened to the hourly rate of $25 an hour. County Attorney Coleman explained that the resolution in December was incorrect, the District Attorney did not want to have an hourly rate. The second Assistant District Attorney (ADA) will take on as many cases or projects up to a certain amount of money in the budget. The county could never hire an ADA for $25 an hour. Legislator Thurston explained that the second ADA will be paid $708.33 a month no matter what he works on or how many hours he works a month. VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 83 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR DEMONSTRATION GRANT AND APPOINTMENT OF CONTACT PERSON AND GRANT WRITING TEAM - INTEGRATED COUNTY PLANNING INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

WHEREAS, the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services has provided counties with the opportunity to apply for a grant for an integrated county planning initiative for children, youth and families, and

WHEREAS, this is seen as an opportunity to provide collaborative planning for the provision of services to all families in Schuyler County, and

WHEREAS, by applying for the above grant, the County of Schuyler will be able to plan for services for families in a coherent, less fragmented, local-controlled fashion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to apply for a grant for the integrated county planning initiative for children, youth and families, signing any and all necessary documents to effectuate the same, subject to the approval of the County Attorney, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sandra Rhodes of the Schuyler County Department of Social Services be appointed as contact person for said initiative, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Department of Social Services, Mental Health, Public Health and Youth Bureau write the said grant in a collaborative effort with input from other agencies and individuals as seen necessary, with said grant to be received by the State of New York no later than March 4, 1998.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 84 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF BALLOT QUESTION FOR SPECIAL ELECTION

WHEREAS, the Clerk of the Schuyler County Legislature is in receipt of a valid petition requesting Resolution No. 498-97, entitled AA Resolution Making Certain Determinations with Respect to the Establishment of a Proposed Improvement District in and for the County of Schuyler, New York, to be known as the >Schuyler County Lamoka/Waneta Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District=, and approving the Establishment of Such District, Subject to Permissive Referendum@, be submitted to the qualified electors of Schuyler County for their approval or rejection, and

WHEREAS, the Legislature must decide whether this question should be submitted at the next general election to be held on November 3, 1998 or at a special election to be held in accordance with County Law Section 101, subd. 4.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby resolve that Resolution No. 498-97 as above-referenced be submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of the Schuyler County portion of the district to be held at a special election to be conducted by the Schuyler County Board of Elections and held on Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at the Town of Tyrone Fire Hall, Rte. 226, Tyrone, NY.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler asked to be filled in on background of this special election. Chairman Hastings explained that the Legislature voted to allow the district to be formed. Both Steuben and Schuyler Counties have had separate resolutions and public hearings. After the last public hearing the public had a right to petition against the forming of the district and they did. Schuyler County must now hold a special election. Legislator Larison stated that they need to move on it now or the formation of the district may lose a whole year, if they wait until the November Election. This special election will be held for those residents in that district only.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEE:

Legislator Little reported on the Public Works Committee. The county is in the second phase of the Shared Fuel Facility grant. He will have a better update for the Legislative Committee Meeting scheduled for March 12, 1998.

Legislator Young reported on the Human Services Committee. The interviews are over for the Commissioner of Social Services and they need to now decide. She is delighted to see that the resolution passed tonight on the children youth and families grant. She feels there is a fantastic team here in the county to accomplish this task.

Legislator Gifford reported on the Community Development & Natural Resources Committee. John Czamanske has been working on the CDBG grants. The first one for 1997 will be a revolving loan fund and the second one for 1998 will be for housing with the Bishop Sheen fund.

Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management & Finance Committee. The first task the committee has is how to make two three-hour meetings into one two-hour meeting. The next committee meeting will be March 2, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. He is excited about the upcoming JET training. Hopefully it will be a learning experience for everyone.

Legislator Larison reported on the Governmental Operations Committee. The committee just recently traveled to Seneca County to review their NTS System for the Board of Elections Office. They were shown the value of it and what it is.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Lory Peck made a couple of community announcements: Connie Fern Miller and himself are newly appointed to the Board of Directors for the Community Dispute Resolution Center which just opened a satellite office in the area; and he is a member of the County AIDS Task Force and there will be a regional planning committee meeting on Wednesday.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY 1998 AWARD PRESENTATION TO THE SCOTT FAMILY AT 8: 30 P.M.:

Chairman Hastings read aloud all of the activities and community functions the Scott Family is involved in, and presented the family with a Certificate of Recognition and County Key.

The Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING
FEBRUARY 19, 1998

The February 19, 1998 Public Hearing of the Schuyler County Legislature on the proposed Agricultural District #2 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Hastings at the Rural Urban Center Auditorium in Montour Falls, NY. All Legislators were present, except Legislators Thurston, Little and Larison who were absent. County Attorney Coleman was excused.

John Czamanske gave a brief overview and a brief history of the Agricultural District #2 (AD2) proposal, a description of the formal creation process, some basic information about the district, and the next steps.

Interest in creating an agricultural district in the Towns of Tyrone, Reading, Orange, and Dix was stimulated by the creation of Agricultural District #1 (AD1) in Hector in 1995. Farmers in the western part of the county began circulating petitions in 1996.

In the course of gathering signatures, the farmers requested the assistance of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County (CCE) and the Schuyler County Planning Department in determining which lands should likely be included in such a district. Based on discussions with farmers, farm data, soil data, various maps, field surveys, professional experience, and other information, the CCE Agricultural Agent and the County Planner prepared a map which showed the outlines of a viable agricultural district. The proposed district included active farms as well as less active, but viable, agricultural lands. This is the map that is on display tonight.

On March 21, 1996 a public information meeting was held on the proposal. In addition, presentations subsequently were made to the town boards of each of the Towns encompassing lands in the proposed district.

The Schuyler County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board took up the proposal again in July 1997 and resolved to gather the remaining signatures necessary for presentation of the proposal to the Legislature. The necessary signatures were obtained and the petitions and the draft proposal were submitted to the legislature on October 14, 1997.

According to the NYS Ag District Law, the County Legislature has 180 days to adopt or reject the proposal once petitions are submitted. The first step was a 30-day comment period which ran from October 22, 1997 to November 21, 1997. No comments nor proposed modifications were received during that period. This was followed by referral of the proposal to the Schuyler County Planning Commission and the Schuyler County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board. The comments of these two boards have been incorporated into the draft district report. The next step is what we are here for tonight, the public hearing.

The notice of public hearing was required to be mailed to all of the property owners in the proposed district as well as to the municipalities involved. About 920 packets were mailed out, containing the hearing notice, a small map, a brief report on the district, and a list of answers to frequently asked questions.

There are a total of 1,138 parcels in the proposed district, some own multiple parcels. In total there are 38,266 acres.

Approximately 100 farms are located within the proposed district, about half of which are commercial operations of various sizes. Sales data from the commercial farms in the proposed district is unavailable.

Substantial portions of the lands included from the Towns of Tyrone, Orange and Dix are comprised of valley soils well-suited to farming. Soils in the Town of Reading are heavier and not as well-drained, however, with proper farming practices, they are viable for active farming.

In addition to dairy cattle, the livestock and poultry production in the proposed district includes sheep, beef cattle, swine, fallow deer, goats, horses, chicken, squab, and some exotic animals such as llamas and ostriches. Fruit production consists primarily of grapes, tree fruit, and small berries. Other products from the proposed district include wine, grape juice, Christmas trees, maple syrup, wool, honey, flowers, herbs, and assorted organic produce and vegetables.

The lands which have been included in the proposed district were initially selected by the County's Agricultural Agent and Planning Department because of the presence of active farming and/or viable agricultural lands. On tax parcels where farming is occurring and/or where there are viable agricultural soils, some non-farm land or non-viable soils may be included because of the legal requirement to include only whole tax parcels. This is unavoidable.

The desire for overall contiguity of lands in the district has led to the inclusion of some non-farm parcels. Formation of the agricultural district will have very little, if any, effect on these non farm parcels.

After tonight's hearing, any modifications agreed to will be made to the proposal and a final report will be prepared and presented to the Legislature for consideration. If there are substantial unresolved issues after tonight's hearing, a second public hearing will be required.

In addition to the final report, the SEQR environmental assessment must be completed. It is expected that a negative declaration of environmental significance will be made.

Next will be the creation of a final map, prepared to the specifications required by New York State.

Once approved by the County Legislature the final proposal will be submitted to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets for his approval.

Chairman Hastings introduced herself and the other county representatives in attendance.

Legislator Bleiler asked if the surrounding counties have an agricultural district. Various people stated that Tompkins, Steuben and Chemung Counties have agricultural districts. John said that there are a total of 415 Agricultural Districts in New York State.

Fay Frost stated that he sees some farms that are real productive that are not on the map. Elaine Dalrymple said she is familiar with the areas he is talking about. They tried to include all of the farms and it probably should be included.

Perry McGee asked why some areas on the map are not shaded that should be. Elaine explained that some of the land is forest and therefore it will not be shaded. John explained that they can include land this evening. If there are changes to be made after tonight a second public hearing would have to be held. Bob Chadeayne said he believes there is a review process of eight years before that can happen. Chairman Hastings said it would be worth holding another hearing.

Martin Seymour asked if the property could be taken out of the district if sold. John explained the district would not affect the sale of land. Martin asked if a developer purchased some of his land that was in the district and they then wanted to put a development on it what would happen. John explained that there would be an extensive review done before the development could happen. The whole idea of a district is to limit the negative affects on agriculture. Martin asked if it could come out of district. John stated that it would have to stay in until the review period.

Bob Chadeayne asked John Czamanske if he had received any negative comments about the proposed agricultural district. John said that he had only received about 8 or 10 phone calls since the mailing went out. Most were questions about which specific parcels were included and how the proposal would affect them generally. A few people had concerns about the affect on taxes, by lowering assessments on farms, everybody else=s taxes will go up. John said that this would indeed be the case but that, even though data is very limited, the state real property office and other experts have indicated that the actual effect is minimal.

Ben Dickens responded further by pointing out that agricultural assessments are available to farmers whether there is an agricultural district or not. Therefore this issue is in a way moot, the agricultural district will not be the cause, farmers can take advantage of agricultural assessments (and therefore have an effect on other=s taxes) regardless of the existence of an agricultural district. In addition, many of the farmers who would benefit from the agricultural assessment program have already signed up their properties. John mentioned that on this point the FAQ that was mailed out with the public hearing notice was incorrect. In the FAQ it said the state picked up half the cost to taxpayers of the agricultural assessment program. However, it should have said that this occurs only when the Commissioner of Ag & Markets mandates the creation of an agricultural district, which is not the case here.

Tom Bloodgood asked if the new map was going to be done by hand. John said it looks like it. Chairman Hastings asked if Weiler Mapping could do it. John said yes for a fee. Elaine stated that the last Planner Corry Buckwalter did the first map by hand and it is what the state wants as far as the scale.

Legislator Young asked what the cost would be with a GIS system. John stated that there was a proposal presented to the Schuyler County Legislature a few years ago to digitize all county parcels and it was around $50,000. This is a quarter of the county. A GIS system would definitely be helpful for next district.

Bob Chadeayne said, as the President of the Farm Bureau, that he has felt for several years that agricultural districts are important to help protect the right to farm. He urges the Schuyler County Legislature to move forward and adopt this proposed district.

George Bulin stated that he is also very much in support of the district. If it contributes to the tax base it is a step in the right direction.

Hulbert Rhodes said he is highly in favor of the district also.

Henry Shafer said he hopes the process moves forward.

The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 9, 1998

The March 9, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Gifford and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Thurston who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Casey Creamer wanted to know why Legislator Young was being appointed to the SCOPED Board of Directors when she is opposed to it. Chairman Hastings stated that no one knows more about planning that Legislator Young. She cares about the environment. Her opinions about SCOPED have nothing to do with this and she feels Legislator Young will be an asset to the board. Legislator Young said she was also surprised, however, is glad to do it. She admitted that she is not a true believer and she has been a sceptic. She will ask the right questions. She feels that it is the time and place for environmental and economic concerns to come together. She wants the best of both worlds for Schuyler County. Casey Creamer asked about the emergency resolution giving aid to prosecution. County Attorney Coleman explained that he was amazed to find out that the State does not give this to all of the counties. The county is seeking whatever funding they can.

PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 1998 TITLED: RELATIVE TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, COUNTY OF SCHUYLER:

Mike Myers said it appears the county is changing a law to hire someone that does not live in the county. Legislator Young explained that the Human Services Committee interviewed fourteen to fifteen people for the Commissioner=s position. During this process, they discovered that the position required the applicant to be a resident of Schuyler County. The requirement is that the Deputy Commissioner did not have to live in the county but the Commissioner did. This leaves the Deputy Commissioner with a problem in terms of a promotion in the future. In order to broaden the range of possible candidates the county needs to expand the physical parameters. Legislator Bleiler added that he feels the world is too small to draw physical boundaries. The person selected for the position has nothing to do with changing the law. They picked the best person for the job. Mike Myers asked if the Legislature will be considering doing this for all positions. Chairman Hastings said it has been discussed at length.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY 1998 AWARD PRESENTATION TO THE COOK FAMILY:

Legislator Little read aloud all of the activities and community functions the Cook Family is involved in, and presented the family with a Certificate of Recognition and County Key.

PRESENTATION BY DR. MARTI, CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

Dr. Marti explained how Corning Community College (CCC) operates. He introduced Darwin Farber, and Joan Ballinger who is involved with the Learn to Earn Program. Dr. Marti continued by explaining that CCC offers four year programs that serve Schuyler, Steuben and Chemung Counties. The college was founded in 1957 and in 1984 the college was no longer sponsored by Corning Painted Post School District. They county provides charge back money for any Schuyler County student that attends any community college in New York State. The CCC charge back is $2,00 per full-time equivalent student. He distributed information showing their operating budget and other charge backs. He is interested in equalizing the charge back rate sometime in the future. For a long time CCC was very prudent on requests for charge backs.

Joan Ballinger distributed material on the Learn to Earn Program. In Schuyler County eighteen graduates have earned over $723,000 in employment. Due to changes in welfare reform, CCC no longer has to provide two year employment training. The program is designed to provide pre-employment skills and other skills to obtain and maintain employment. There are a lot of barriers for employment like transportation and childcare. Graduates will have earned over $10 million dollars in the end. Just yesterday they received from SUNY dollars approved to train up to 40 Schuyler County residents in training programs on early childhood education.

Dr. Marti concluded by saying that CCC is not just investing money, it will bring money to the County through employees.

RESOLUTION NO. 85 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 1998 PUBLIC HEARING THE FEBRUARY 9, 1998 REGULAR MEETING AND THE FEBRUARY 19, 1998 PUBLIC HEARING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the January 27, 1998 Public Hearing, the February 9, 1998 Regular Meeting and the February 19, 1998 Public Hearing of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 86 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - SCOPED EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the following appointments to the SCOPED Executive Board of Directors effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1999:

Patricia L. Hastings
Thomas M. Gifford
Ruth S. Young, Alternate Designee
Doris L. Karius, Alternate Designee

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 87 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPOINTMENT - RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER

WHEREAS, the prior Records Management Officer has retired effective December 31, 1997 therefore leaving the position vacant, and

WHEREAS, Chapter 737 of the Laws of New York - 1987, Section 57.19 states that the county is obligated to designate this position, and

WHEREAS, said position shall be without monetary compensation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the position of Deputy Clerk of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, appointed Schuyler County Records Management Officer effective immediately.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 88 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH NTS SYSTEMS, INC. FOR DIGITIZATION/TRANSFER OF FUNDS - BOARD OF ELECTIONS

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a five year agreement with NTS Systems, Inc. for digitization in the Schuyler County Board of Elections at a total cost of $28,712.00, with a one time first payment of $2,871.20 followed by sixty (60) monthly payments of $430.68, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, since the Board of Elections is also in need of new computer equipment to comply with the NTS System, that the Board of Elections is hereby authorized to purchase computer equipment and that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $4,583.00 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Board of Elections account no. 1450.208 Computer Equipment - Misc.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 89 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR ABSTRACTING SERVICES FOR 1998 TAX SALE AUCTION PROPERTIES

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 77-98 authorized advertisement for bids for abstracting services for 1998 tax sale auction properties, and

WHEREAS, bids were received and reviewed with recommendation being made to accept the bid from the lowest bidder, Glen Abstract Corporation, said bid having been reviewed and approved by the Schuyler County Attorney.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby accept the following bid for abstracting services for 1998 tax sale auction properties:

Glen Abstract Corporation, 601 No. Decatur Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, Attn: Connie Fern Miller
BID AMOUNT: $35.00 per search, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bid(s) be rejected:

Monroe Title Insurance, 150 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901, Attn: Colleen Redditt, Vice-President/Manager

BID AMOUNT: $50.00 per search

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 90 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING COUNCIL 82 IN ITS OPPOSITION TO THE PRIVATIZATION OF NEW YORK STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MANDATORY TESTING OF INMATES INVOLVED IN AN ALTERCATION THAT MAY HAVE EXPOSED A CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEE TO CERTAIN DISEASES

WHEREAS, Council 82, the New York State Corrections Officer Union, has requested support for its opposition to the privatization of New York State Correctional Facilities and also for support for its position that inmates involved in altercations involving correctional employees be tested for certain diseases, including HIV, Hepatitis and Tuberculosis, and

WHEREAS, the Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee has approved supporting Council 82 regarding these matters.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby supports Council 82 in its opposition to the privatization of New York Sate Correctional Facilities as the preservation and integrity of our penal system is too serious an undertaking to be contracted out to private firms that may not have the experience or staff to handle such an enormous responsibility and the safety of our citizens is government=s responsibility and priority; in addition, private firms may fail, commercially, or become corrupt, thus exposing our citizens to escaped prisoners, increased financial burdens and other uncertainties, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature supports the mandatory testing for certain diseases, including, but not limited to HIV, Hepatitis and Tuberculosis, of any inmate involved in an alteration with a correctional employee, and that the results of such tests be forwarded to the involved correctional employee and to the county health department.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 91 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - SCHUYLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the following appointments effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1998 to the Schuyler County Planning Commission:

James Button - Town of Orange
Doug Thayer - Business
Louis Dickinson - Town of Cayuta

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 92 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.

RE: CHANGE POSITION OF CUSTODIAN TO SENIOR CLEANER IN THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Department uses the title ACustodian@ for supervision of the night cleaners, and

WHEREAS, the title ACustodian@ covers job duties not performed nor needed by this department, and

WHEREAS, this limits the amount of applicants applying for the position due to the job description, and

WHEREAS, Civil Service has a job description of ASenior Cleaner@ that is much more appropriate for the position.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Buildings and Grounds Department no longer use the job title ACustodian@, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the title ASenior Cleaner@ replace the ACustodian@ position at the same pay grade.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 93 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY COURTS FOR PHONE SERVICE AGREEMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an ongoing contract with the Schuyler County Courts for telephone service at the County Office Building, the cost to include a monthly line charge of $12.50 and a monthly phone charge plus 15% administrative cost per line; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. It is understood that the monthly line charge cost could change based on the number of lines, etc.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 94 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE CLEANING/MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY COURT FACILITIES - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - As Amended

WHEREAS, the State of New York Unified Court System, Office of Court Administration has implemented Chp. 686, The Cleaning Takeover Bill, and

WHEREAS, this Bill requires Governmental bodies housing Court facilities to enter into a cleaning/maintenance contract for the State Fiscal Years (April 1, 1998 through March 31,2003).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign said contract upon approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 95 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH VESID FOR PHONE SERVICE AGREEMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an ongoing contract with VESID for telephone service at the Mill Creek Center, with a cost to include a monthly line charge of $12.50 and a monthly phone charge plus 15% administrative cost per line; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. It is understood that the monthly line charge cost could change based on the number of lines, etc.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 96 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislative Committee has found it appropriate to exchange office space between the District Attorney and the Youth Bureau.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign a lease agreement with the Youth Bureau for 293 square feet of office space in the county office building at a cost of $9.00 per square foot for the term March 22, 1998 through December 31, 1998 (actual cost reduction of $243); subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. It is understood this will be an ongoing, annual, standard agreement after year 1998.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young feels at the Legislative Committee meeting she made a large mistake by saying she did not have an alternative for space needs. She should have voted no or abstained. She then did her homework for alternatives and they were unacceptable. She feels that they need to get back to the real issues, and start this process now with a no vote on this resolution. Legislator Bleiler stated for the record that his understanding has not changed, he feels there is a better solution, and he will also vote no tonight. Legislator Karius feels there should be no putting Department Head against Department Head. They need to think of the District Attorney=s clients and their right to privacy. Legislator Larison stated that there was a motion approved to do the move by the full Legislative Committee, this resolution is only for the lease. He feels they need to put this behind them and collect the rent.

VOTE: Passed 5-2. Noes: Bleiler, Young.

RESOLUTION NO. 97 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE TWO-YEAR TERM AGREEMENTS WITH HUNT ENGINEERS AND LABELLA ASSOCIATES - HIGHWAY

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute two-year term agreements with Hunt Engineers and LaBella Associates for various engineering services for the County Highway Department for the term January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999; said agreements subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 98 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AGREEMENT WITH PATTI RONSVALLE COUNSELING & CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Community Services Board established an agreement with Patti Ronsvalle Counseling & Consulting Services, Inc. for consultation, prevention, education, outreach and related services effective September 9, 1996 through December 31, 1997, and

WHEREAS, it is desirable to continue this contract on an annualized basis, funding to do so having been included in the budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Chairman of the Legislature and the Director of Community Services to execute an Agreement with Patti Ronsvalle Counseling & Consulting Services, Inc. for consultation, prevention, education, outreach and related services effective January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 99 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, as a part of New York State Association of County Health Officials (NYSACHO)=s 1998 Immunization Action Plan (IAP) grant, the New York State Department of Health has allocated funding for NYSACHO to sponsor one person from each consortia county to attend the National Immunization Conference, our IAP Coordinator is requested to attend the conference in Atlanta, Georgia, and

WHEREAS, out of state travel requires legislative approval.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Public Health IAP Coordinator be allowed to travel out of state to attend the aforementioned conference.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 100 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR HIV PREVENTION GRANT MONEY OF $15,000

WHEREAS, New York State Department of Health has announced the availability of a Communities Working Together: Meeting the HIV Prevention Needs of Young People Grant in the amount of $15,000, for community education & awareness to children & adolescents in the County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health be hereby authorized to apply for the Communities Working Together Grant in the amount of $15,000 on behalf of Schuyler County. The grant will be effective immediately with an expiration date of December 31, 1998, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature and the Director of Public Health be hereby authorized to hire a contractual coordinator/consultant to work on the implementation of this grant and associated activities in an amount not to exceed $20.00 per hour - total contract not to exceed $7,500; contract subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to amend the 1998 Schuyler County Budget as follows:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NO. DESCRIPTION
+ $ 7,500 4010.400-4017 Contractual Expenses
+ $ 7,500 4010.435-4017 Professional Fees
$15,000 TOTAL
+ $15,000 4010-3401-4017 Grant Revenue

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 101 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - OFFICE FOR THE AGING

WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has monies remaining from its Community Services for the Elderly Program, and

WHEREAS, there is a need for computer equipment and upgrades, as well as other equipment purchase which this money can be used for, and

WHEREAS, the state has approved the use of the monies in the above manner.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $9,373.00 from account no. 6772.490-subcontracts to account no. 6772.200-equipment, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Office for the Aging be authorized to purchase equipment in an amount not to exceed $9,373.00.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 102 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT FOR FRAUD AND SECURITY - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the above-referenced agreement for 1998 contains an increase which was not budgeted in the Social Services 1998 budget, however there are funds that can be transferred within the budget to cover the increase.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into a renewal agreement with the Schuyler County Sheriff=s Department for fraud and security transportation for the term 1/1/98-12/31/98 at a cost of $117,356.42, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 103 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE ADDITION OF FUNDS TO JOBS ACCOUNTS - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has been awarded a Work Now grant in the amount of $20,000, and

WHEREAS, the Department must first expend the funds before reimbursement against the grant can be claimed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to make the following Jobs accounts adjustments:

APPROPRIATIONS
Account no. 6015.100 + $10,323
Account no. 6015.204 + $ 8,000
Account no. 6015.400 + $ 1,677
TOTAL $20,000
REVENUES
Account no. 6015-3615 + $20,000

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 104 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO FLEX WORK HOURS FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICE AIDE AS NEEDED

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 462-97 authorized the hiring of a Community Services Aide for 20 hours per week, and

WHEREAS, the Department would like to maximize the flexibility of this position, and

WHEREAS, the ability to have the employee in this position work 30 hours one week and 10 hours the next (as needed) would greatly enhance the value of this position and benefit the Department.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Community Services Aide position in the Department of Social Services will be scheduled to work 40 hours during each two week pay period.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 105 Motion by Little, Second Gifford.

RE: MODIFICATION OF RULE 22 OF COUNTY LEGISLATURE=S RULES OF PROCEDURE

WHEREAS, notice of modification of Rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure was given in accordance with Rule 29.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Rule 22 be modified by the DELETION OF A PORTION OF paragraph 11, to wit:

"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.@

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 106 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW, IN RELATION TO COUNTY RESPONSIBILITY FOR FOREST FIRE EXPENSES

WHEREAS, current law requires the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to suppress timber fires within most towns in the Adirondack Park and Catskill Park, and

WHEREAS, the county of the town where the fire occurred is then billed for 2 the cost by the state, and

WHEREAS, Adirondack and Catskill region counties do not have the authority to mitigate the costs associated with these natural disasters, and

WHEREAS, it is inherently unfair to saddle them with what is in effect an unfunded mandate to pay 2 of state expenses associated with forest fire suppression efforts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby supports legislation which would provide that the State pay the full cost of suppressing forest fires, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature is hereby directed to forward copies of this resolution to Gov. George E. Pataki, the New York State Association of Counties, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the New York State Legislature and all other deemed necessary and proper.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 107 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ISTEA RE-AUTHORIZATION

WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) enacted in 1991 expired in September, 1997,and

WHEREAS, New York, along with 18 other states, have formed an ISTEA WORKS! Coalition to preserve ISTEA in its existing form with only minor modifications, and

WHEREAS, the New York State County Highway Superintendents= Association, an affiliate of the New York State Association of Counties, in on record supporting the re-authorization of ISTEA, and

WHEREAS, numerous county executives and county legislatures have also expressed an interest in ISTEA re-authorization, and

WHEREAS, ISTEA is an extremely important economic development tool for New York State and its local governments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby expresses its strong support to Governor Pataki in his efforts to preserve New York State=s fair share of ISTEA, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature further supports the 10% enhancement program in ISTEA, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature urges our New York Congressional Delegation to remain committed to ISTEA re-authorization, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature is hereby directed to forward copies of this resolution to Gov. George E. Pataki, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the New York State Legislature, the New York State Association of Counties, Hon. Amory Houghton, Jr., Hon. Alfonse M. D=Amato, Hon. Daniel P. Moynihan and all other deemed necessary and proper.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 108 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: RESOLUTION URGING INCREASE IN HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE FUNDING

WHEREAS, in 1981 counties relinquished a portion of their respective motor vehicle fees and gasoline taxes in return for the CHIPS program, and

WHEREAS, statewide revenues from such motor vehicles fees and taxes have significantly increased, and

WHEREAS, the CHIPS program has been dismantled over the years and recently the CHIPs maintenance funding was targeted for elimination in Gov. Pataki=s 1997 Executive Budget, and

WHEREAS, counties are currently responsible for approximately 50% of the bridges (9,000) in New York State, with over 50% deficiencies, and

WHEREAS, counties and other local governments are responsible for 95,000 miles of the state=s 115,000 highway miles, with nearly 57,000 miles (60%) rated in poor to fair condition, and

WHEREAS, approximately 45% of the vehicle miles traveled in New York State occur on off-state system roads.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby urges Gov. Pataki and legislative leaders to significantly increase the level of funding to address the deficiencies on the local government infrastructure, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Legislature is hereby directed to forward copies of this resolution to Gov. George E. Pataki, the New York State Association of Counties, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the New York State Legislature and all other officials deemed necessary and proper.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 109 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - COUNTY ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, the County Attorney's Office was allocated funds in the 1998 budget for the purchase of new office furniture and a new computer system, and

WHEREAS, in placing this large order the printer setup was omitted by mistake and at present an appropriate amount does not remain in the 1420.0207 account, but is in fact available in the 1420.0438 account.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer the amount of $400 from account no. 1420.0438 to account no.1420.0207.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 110 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ASSEMBLY/SENATE TO FULLY FUND, IN THE 1998 BUDGET, THE COUNTY LAW 224 AMENDMENT SIGNED INTO LAW IN 1997 AS ASSEMBLY BILL 5816-A

WHEREAS, the Governor of New York, cooperating with the Senate and Assembly of New York, supported and signed into law revisions to the County Law 224 matching formula providing equitable State financial support to Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations in each county based on the county's appropriation, and

WHEREAS, The Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Schuyler County is further recognized as the primary source that enables people to improve their lives and communities through teaming partnerships that put research and experimental knowledge to work, and

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has, since 1917, recognized the benefits of its partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension and has continued to support and fund the Schuyler County Cooperative Extension programs in Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development; Family Issues including nutrition, parenting and consumer skills; Planning and Community Development; and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature, in an effort to bring about equity and fairness to the County Law 224 formula, already supported and passed into law by the Assembly, Senate and Governor, call upon the Assembly and Senate to place adequate funding into the 1998 New York State Budget (currently estimated at a $1.1 million increase over 1997 amounts) to support the 57 Cornell Cooperative Extension Offices for full implementation of the revised County Law 224 formula, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislative Clerk be hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to Governor Pataki, Senator Kuhl, Assemblyman Bacalles, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Executive Director Fausold.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 111 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: CORRECTION 1998 TAX ROLL - TOWN OF DIX - VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN - NYS LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES C/O COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD (MILL CREEK CENTER)

WHEREAS, Assessor Randy Deal has indicated that parcel 65.18-1-23, owned by New York State Government services at 106 Perry Street in the Village of Watkins Glen should have been included in the wholly exempt section of the 1997 Town of Dix Assessment Roll, and

WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law, and

WHEREAS, the Director of Real Property Tax Services recommends approval of this application for reasons noted above.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1998 Town and County Tax roll be reduced by $1,277.20 to reflect New York State Local Government Services exempt status and the Town of Dix be charged back $123.21, the Watkins Glen Central School District charged back $668.60 and the County tax and penalty on school tax be adjusted for $438.59 and $46.80 respectively, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the Town of Dix Tax Collector and the Watkins Glen Central School District.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 112 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: CORRECTION 1998 TAX ROLL - TOWN OF CAYUTA - SQUIRES

WHEREAS, there appeared on the Town of Cayuta assessment roll a duplicate entry for property assessed in the name of Christopher Squires located on Squires road. The correct tax map number if 116.-1-28.4 and the duplicate tax map number is 116.-1-28.112, and

WHEREAS, both tax map numbers were billed on the 1997-98 Spencer-VanEtten School Tax Roll and the 1998 Town of Cayuta Tax Roll. Mr. Squires paid the Spencer-VanEtten Central School Tax Bill on the bill which should have been removed from the assessment roll, tax map number 116.-1-28.112 and was allowed to pay the Town and County Tax only on the correct tax map number 116.-1-28.4 (Bill #277).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1998 Town of Cayuta Tax Roll be reduced by a total of $89.26 and that Bill #277 have the returned school removed making a corrected total of that bill $54.02. The County Treasurer will bill back the Spencer-VanEtten Central School District for $32.93 and the Town of Cayuta for $28.78 and reverse the penalty of $2.31 and charge the County portion of $25.24 to the uncollectible. Bill #280 on the Town of Cayuta Roll should be canceled, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the Town of Cayuta Tax Collector and the Spencer-VanEtten Central School.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 113 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR PURCHASING AGENT

WHEREAS, the Management and Finance Committee has recommended a salary adjustment for the Purchasing Agent with the understanding that a complete review of all positions in the Management/Confidential Salary Plan be forthcoming.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual salary of the Purchasing Agent, Larry Sassano, shall be adjusted to $28,410 effective immediately, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer from the 1998 budgeted funds for salary increases into the appropriate departmental personal service account to cover this increase.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 114 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: MOTION TO BRING FOUR (4) EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR

BE IT RESOLVED, that four (4) emergency resolutions be brought to the floor.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 115 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.

RE: LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 1998 MODIFYING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law regarding modifying the residency requirement for the Office of Commissioner, Department of Social Services was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held March 9, 1998, 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 Local Law Intro. No. 1/Local Law No. 1 of the year 1998, 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. 1/Local Law No. 1 of the year 1998, together with the required text thereof in the official county newspaper.

LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 1/LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 1998

SECTION 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT

It is the intent of the within Local Law to modify the qualifications to hold the Office of Commissioner, Department of Social Services, by dispensing with the requirement that they reside in the County of Schuyler.

SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFICE

In the County of Schuyler, no provision of law, New York State or otherwise, requiring a person to be a resident of the political subdivision or municipal corporation of the State for which he/she shall be chosen or within which his/her official functions are required to be exercised, shall not prevent a person from holding the office of Commissioner, Department of Social Services of the County of Schuyler provided that person resides in the County of Schuyler or a contiguous county.

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon passage.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 116 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER OF SCHUYLER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby appoint William J. Weiss as Schuyler County Commissioner of Social Services for the term commencing March 16, 1998 and ending March 15, 2003, to include a six-month probation period at an annual salary of $35,000.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 117 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: SUPPORTING LEGISLATION WHICH MODIFIED AID TO PROSECUTION IN AN EQUITABLE, FAIR AND JUST MANNER

WHEREAS, the State of New York presently aids thirty-one of sixty-two counties of the State of New York by grants of funds for aid to prosecution, and

WHEREAS, the taxpayers of each county throughout the State pay taxes to the State government, and

WHEREAS, the present distribution of aid to prosecution funds in inequitable and unfair to the thirty-one counties not receiving funds, and

WHEREAS, District Attorney=s Offices throughout the State face similar difficulties and financial needs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature supports enactment of legislation to equitably divide aid to prosecution funds so that all counties are treated equally and fairly, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislative Clerk shall forward copies of this resolution to Governor George E. Pataki; Senators Ronald B. Stafford, Dale E. Volker, Jess Present and John R. Kuhl, Jr.; Assemblymen Thomas Reynolds, Gerald E. Johnson, Craig Doran and James Bacalles; and all other deemed necessary and proper.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 118 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

WHEREAS, Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board (STCRP&D Board) is holding its second annual Regional Leadership Conference, and

WHEREAS, they are again requesting financial assistance from counties to help cover some of the direct costs of the conference and enable them to offer a very reasonable registration fee, and

WHEREAS, Schuyler County did not contribute last year, and it is desirable to make a modest contribution this year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $200 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Legislative account no. 1010.435 to cover the cost of Schuyler County=s contribution to the Regional Leadership Conference.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 119 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE GRANT EXTENSION - SENECA HARBOR PARK, NYS CONTRACT #C549520

WHEREAS, the County has received a grant from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for Seneca Harbor Park, and

WHEREAS, the grant period has been extended from December 31, 1997 to December 31, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute Appendix D-Program Workplan and Appendix X-Modification Agreement Form as part of the agreement with NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for Contract #C549520 to allow the grant to be extended until December 31, 1998, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 120 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: APPOINTMENT - LOAN COMMITTEE FOR THE CANAL CORRIDOR INITIATIVE GRANT

WHEREAS, the appointment of John Czamanske as a voting member on the Loan Committee for the Canal Corridor Initiative Grant is not appropriate given his position as the staff Program Administrator for the Canal Corridor Initiative.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the replacement of John Czamanske with Delmar F. Bleiler as a voting member of the Loan Committee for the Canal Corridor Initiative Grant effective immediately, it being understood that John Czamanske will act in an ex-officio, non-voting capacity on said Committee.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:

Legislator Little reported on the Public Works Committee. Last week the committee met with Buildings & Grounds and the Highway Departments to address five-year planning issues. They have a lot of planning to do. The Shared Fuel Facility project is still moving along.

Legislator Young reported on the Human Services Committee. She welcomed Bill Weiss as the new Commissioner of Social Services. He has been doing a great job serving as Acting Commissioner since November. They have been learning the ropes together. She is grateful that he will take over where Anne Balch left off. She also thanked Bill Weiss, Duane Spilde, Lola Mitchell, Marcia Kasprzyk, Phil Barnes, Ron Alexander and Sandra Rhodes for writing a grant proposal.

Legislator Gifford reported on the Community Development & Natural Resources Committee. The committee received an update from John Czamanske on some grants. The Agricultural District #2 Public Hearing was well attended on February 19, 1998. The Sullivan Trial RC & D Council is looking to put together a grant to promote the use of a facility as a tourist attraction.

Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management & Finance Committee. Resolution No. 105 that was just passed is a sign of things to come. The first thing he wants to see the Legislature do is to give Department Heads the right to do their job. The Legislature needs to look to them for professional advise and expertise. There was a meeting of the Department Heads and legislators to discuss how they might do business better to serve the county. They really need to prioritize issues. They will be developing workshops to facilitate action. The feedback from employees seems to be positive.

Legislator Larison reported on the Governmental Operations Committee. The Elections Office has some very knowledgeable people such as Denny Teeter and Joe Leahey. That office will have digitization soon thanks to them. The Soil & Water Conservation District has combined efforts to get a used excavator for county projects. Staggered terms for legislators is being discussed in committee. Legislator Young asked the County Attorney if the staggered term proposal always had to go before a public referendum. Attorney Coleman explained that any time you change the term of an office it has to be done that way.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Casey Creamer asked why the new Commissioner of Social Services has to be on probation for six months. Chairman Hastings explained that is policy. Casey Creamer asked about the income tax -vs- property tax report/issue and wanted to know if anyone was working on it. Attorney Coleman stated that the new STAR program is doing that job and it is more controllable. STAR will subsidize school taxes and the enhanced STAR may go further than school taxes. Chairman Hastings said they hope to get some more input on that report.

Tom Ryan advised that the public voted down the staggered terms in the past. He asked if the legislators were all looking for four year terms. Chairman Hastings said there are three districts to consider and she feels they really need at least three year terms. Two years in not enough time to get much accomplished.

The Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING
MARCH 30, 1998

The March 30, 1998 Public Hearing of the Schuyler County Legislature on the preparation and submission of two applications under the Fiscal Years (FY) 1997 & 1998 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. All Legislators were present, except Legislator Gifford who was excused and Legislator Bleiler who was absent. County Attorney Coleman was also excused.

John Czamanske explained that the county would be putting in two block grant applications: FY 97 to support the county=s economic development revolving loan fund and FY 98 to support owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program in the Town of Tyrone, Catharine and Hector. An abbreviated consolidated plan was prepared which supports these two block grant applications.

John also gave a brief overview of the FY 97 application for the revolving loan fund. He explained that Schuyler County's only local economic development loan fund is in need of recapitalization. The county proposes to recapitalize the fund with CDBG funds as described in this application. The existing loan fund is a program of the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED), which replaced the private Five Lakes Development Corporation as of January 1998. SCOPED is a public/private nonprofit corporation dedicated to improving the economic condition of Schuyler County and its residents.

The revolving loan fund was initiated in 1994 with a $50,000 grant from Rural Development (formerly FHA). Rural Development recapitalized the loan fund in 1997 with an additional grant of $75,000. This is a very beneficial local program which has assisted in financing eight projects since its inception for which the recipients have committed to creating or retaining twenty jobs. Eight loans have been made to a vineyard, a bakery, a retail service company, a coffee shop, a farm market, a marine supply store, and a rental service.

This CDBG-supported program will continue the partnership with the REDEC Relending Corporation (RRC) which originates and services the loans based on criteria approved by SCOPED. The program also has a partnership with four local banks which participate in lending to approved applicants, provide local private financial leverage for loans from the fund. In addition, this program will strengthen the partnership with the Small Business Development Center for the provision of training and assistance, especially to those of low and moderate income, to improve the capacity for success by those seeking investment capital.

There are presently four pending applications for the SCOPED revolving loan fund, but only about $54,000 available to lend ($37,000 in Rural Development grant funds plus $17, 000 in repaid principal and interest to be reloaned). It appears that some deserving projects/businesses may have to be turned down for lack of funds. In addition, SCOPED staff has indicated that they receive requests for information about the loan fund continually. The Planning and Community Development office at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County has also received a number of inquiries related to economic development assistance due to press coverage of Canal Corridor Initiative activities.

Some of the current proposed business projects locally include improvements and/or expansions of a local winery, a Watkins Glen cafe/wine shop, a local camping/boating outfitter, and a motel. Other projects which have been discussed or proposed include ecotourism activities (specialized tours and bus guides for the area's many special natural areas), expansion and diversification of agricultural businesses, canal-related businesses, reuse of the historic Montour House hotel, a waterfront hotel/conference center, a food store, expansions and/or refurbishments at other local motels, and a gravity-operated people mover.

With the new energy being applied locally to economic development through the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development and the Canal Corridor Initiative, the potential projects listed above, and the continued strength of the national economy, there is a growing expectation that local economic activity will also increase in the future. At the same time, because the local economy recently has not fared as well as other areas of the state or the country, there is a need for subsidized investment capital from granting agencies such as HUD. The availability of low-interest public investment capital lowers the financial risk to local banks which are then more likely to participate in lending. In the case of this fund, a group of four local banks already participates with the revolving loan fund in financing local projects. Leveraging of public money with private investment in the local economy fosters economic activity and the creation of jobs which might otherwise not occur.

To achieve maximum impact and spread the financial risk, this proposal seeks to leverage HUD CDBG funds with: other federal funds (Rural Development), funds from the sponsor (SCOPED), and matching investments from participating local banks. In future years, the fund will also receive program income from local Canal Corridor Initiative (CCI) activities as budgeted in the county's approved application to HUD in 1997.

Allynn Smith and Rosemary Makey from Sheen Housing were in attendance to discuss the FY 98 application for a housing rehabilitation program. Allynn explained that Sheen Housing serves thirteen counties. She explained that there is State funding out there for a number of things, some of which will be used to match HUD funds. In addition, Sheen Housing will provide more matching funds from their foundation. There is a State and Federal program called HOME. They have applied for money for the Town of Tyrone from HOME. They work case by case and do projects for municipalities also. Bonnie Lokken from Office for the Aging stated that there is a need for senior housing. Currently there is a two year waiting list and there is no help for repairing duplex homes owned by seniors. She is in full support of these grants.

Allynn also explained that when these applications are ranked, they are put against every application and sometimes even the good ones do not get funded.

John publicly thanked Allynn and Rosemary for all their work preparing the housing application.

The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 30, 1998

The March 30, 1998 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Larison and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislators Gifford who was excused and Legislator Bleiler who was absent. County Attorney Coleman was also excused.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 121 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

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. Proposed Resolution Authorizing Submission of Schuyler County=s Applications for FY97 and FY98 HUD Small Cities Community Development Block Grants to Support an Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund and a Housing Rehabilitation Program, Including Submission of an Abbreviated Consolidated Plan for Schuyler County

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 122 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.

RE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY=S APPLICATIONS FOR FY97 AND FY98 HUD SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS TO SUPPORT AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND A HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM, INCLUDING SUBMISSION OF AN ABBREVIATED CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY

WHEREAS, Schuyler County is considering submission of applications under the FY97 & FY98 HUD Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to support a local Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund (FY97) and a Housing Rehabilitation Program (FY98), and

WHEREAS, the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund is an existing program of the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED) which is in need of recapitalization. Local businesses assisted

through this fund will benefit persons of low and moderate income as well as the community generally through the creation or retention of local businesses and jobs, and

WHEREAS, the Housing Rehabilitation Program will be a scattered-site owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program targeted to persons of low and moderate income in the Towns of Tyrone, Catharine, and Hector, to be administered by the Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation, and

WHEREAS, an Abbreviated Consolidated Plan for Schuyler County, describing community development needs, resources, and activities, has been prepared which supports these two block grant applications, and

WHEREAS, two public hearings have been held to gather citizen input on the Abbreviated Consolidated Plan and the two CDBG applications as required.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to submit the Abbreviated Consolidated Plan and the two CDBG applications as described above to HUD for consideration of funding.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

The Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 13, 1998

The April 13, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Bleiler and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Tom Ryan asked about Resolution No. 161 regarding staggered terms for the legislators. He wanted to know why they selected four years instead of three year staggered terms. Legislator Little explained that they could not do two year terms because of the three districts. They can do three year terms, however, when implementing it the first year, someone would be running for election one year after another. Legislator Thurston said there are two issues, staggered -vs- four year or three year. Two years is a tough term for a legislator. You are just getting your feet wet and getting a program running. Most master planning is done in four years. Staggered terms speak for themselves. Tom said the legislators are taking away the right of the public to vote in legislators every two years. In three years, if a legislator cannot get with the program he should not be there anymore. He feels they should keep it at two years or go to three years. Bob Burnside spoke in support of the four year staggered terms. He noted that the State Office is full time with a large staff. Schuyler County legislators are only part time. When he first ran for the Legislature he was still learning. You cannot possibly get it all in the first two years.

PRESENTATION BY STONER HOREY, CHAIR OF STEUBEN COUNTY LEGISLATURE AT 7:05 P.M.:

APat asked me here tonight as the result of a conversation we had at the dinner for the combined Southern Tier Planning districts. John Flory, Chemung County Chairman, Pat and myself discussed our respective Legislative bodies. John commented on the brevity of his meetings, often 30 minutes or less, and he seemed quite proud of the fact. I made the comment that Schuyler and Steuben County Legislatures are not only legislative in function, but also executive bodies as well. The absence of a county executive expands authority of our legislatures. Conversely, the creation of a county executive position removes executive activity from the legislature. As such, Schuyler and Steuben Legislatures have additional authority we are simultaneously legislative and executive bodies. Our responsibilities are wider ranging. This makes your legislature and mine very different animals from a charter county like Chemung.

We both make laws and deliver many services as defined in State law. This gives county legislature, operating under old county law, a broad spectrum of responsibility. How these dual responsibilities are carried out varies from county to county. Regardless of how this is done, considerable amounts of time and energy are required to keep pace with the increasing complexity of governmental administration. Striking the best balance between the demands of the daily business of running a county government (executive function) , and allowing time to discuss future policy initiatives (legislative function) is always challenging. If your time as Schuyler County Legislators is monopolized by the daily routine of governmental operations, there will be no time left to discuss, plan, and evaluate other aspects of County government.

The Steuben County Legislature and many others operating under county law, as you do, retain complete legislative control but hire an administrator to assist in the day to day operating activities. This frees the Legislature from many of the daily, but necessary, tasks necessary to keep an operation as complex as county going. Your Legislative Chairman essentially fulfills the role of administrator. I know that Angie Franzese, Barb Halpin, and now Pat Hastings spent dozens of hours every week in this building. Being Chairman here is a full time job. I could not serve as your chairman because of the time factor, and I doubt that anyone who has a full time job could chair this body.

In Steuben County, programs that are more political in nature and involve interaction of organizations outside of county government tend to have more Legislative involvement than those which are purely internal matters. Revamping our data processing department will be undertaken almost exclusively under the direction of our Administrator, whereas creation of our 911 system will have considerable input from individual Legislators.

There are several other tasks we have given our Administrator. Along with our Personnel Director, he serves as negotiator with our unions. The Legislature sets the parameters, but does not involve itself in contract negotiations. He also services as a resource person at all committee meetings and as a bridge between departments.

A county administrator significantly changes the relationship between legislators and county employees and between department heads and legislators. Legislators must be prepared to step back somewhat to give the administrator room to operate. Legislative micro management can paralyze an administrator; on the other hand there is a potential for the Legislature to become too far removed from its employees and county activity in general. This requires ongoing communication but remains a delicate balancing at times. The administrator=s and legislatures=s realms of authority must be as clearly defined as possible, but no set of procedures can cover all circumstances.

To create some order out of the chaos, the Legislature is surveyed in December to determine priorities for the coming year. This serves several purposes. The survey brings together the collective thinking of the Legislators in a single document. Priorities for the next 12 months are specified. This puts the Legislature squarely on record making it accountable to the public at the end of the year. Did the Legislature accomplish what it said it would do, or didn=t it? Furthermore, it shields management from the distractions of projects that may have only limited support among Legislators.@

Casey Creamer said he feels it is better to have one administrator to deal with the Legislature than all of the department heads. He asked who made the decision to hire an administrator and Dr. Horey explained that it was decided by a county wide referendum.

Legislator Thurston asked what does that allow the legislators to do for the county that normally they would not be able to do without an administrator. Dr. Horey said they can concentrate on economic development for the county. It also gives them more time to talk about changes and direction. They spend a lot of time policy making. He said it sounds like this Legislature is spending most of its time on executive issues.

Tom Ryan asked what Steuben County=s budget is, and Dr. Horey said it is around $110,000,000. Tom asked if the administrator saved the county money. Dr. Horey said yes, however, he could not give an exact amount of money. You just need to look at their budget since they hired him. He feels the county works better now than it did without an administrator. The budget process is easier. Tom asked how much the administrator made, and Dr. Horey said around $60,000.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY AWARD PRESENTATION:

Legislator Karius read aloud all of the activities and community functions the Bond Family is involved in, and presented the family with a Certificate of Recognition and County Key.

RESOLUTION NO. 123 Motion by Thurston, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 9, 1998 REGULAR MEETING, THE MARCH 30, 1998 PUBLIC HEARING AND THE MARCH 30, 1998 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the March 9, 1998 Regular Meeting, the March 30, 1998 Public Hearing and the March 30, 1998 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 124 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER HEAD START

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Legislator Glenn R. Larison to the Schuyler Head Start Board of Directors to replace Legislator Richard L. Little effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1998.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 125 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN USE AND DISSEMINATION AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK STATE FOR FINGERPRINT INFORMATION ON FAMILY COURT CASES - PROBATION

WHEREAS, the Probation Department has been notified of legislation permitting Probation Departments to access criminal history for custody, visitation, and adoption cases through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), and

WHEREAS, in order to access said information, it is required that a Use and Dissemination Agreement be signed between the County and DCJS, and

WHEREAS, the Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee has reviewed and consented to the above being signed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, the Chairman of this Legislature be authorized to sign the Use and Dissemination Agreement between the County of Schuyler and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 126 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN GRANT APPLICATION FOR $43,000 - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Division of Criminal Justice has made available $43,000.00 for the Schuyler County Sheriff=s Department for programs and equipment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Sheriff be hereby authorized to pursue the above-referenced grant application and that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents and contracts to secure these monies after approval by the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 127 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: RESOLUTION TO DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE

WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Service annually microfilms the Schuyler County tax map sets, and no longer has use for the 1996 tax map set.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, this County Legislature hereby declare as surplus the following items from the Real Property Tax Office and authorize the Real Property Tax Office to dispose of the same with a minimum bid per set as set forth:

1996 MAP SET - $200.00

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 128 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT TEMPORARY ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST AND EXTEND HOURS FOR 27-HOUR PER WEEK TYPIST ON A TEMPORARY BASIS - PROBATION DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Account Clerk Typist in the Schuyler County Probation Department will be going on maternity leave for a period of time commencing in about June, 1998, and

WHEREAS, the needs of the above department are that adequate coverage be provided to handle the work of the above position and also the typing and reception needs of the above department, and

WHEREAS, it is felt by the department that the above needs may be met by a temporary extension of the current 27-hour per week Typist position to 35 hrs/week and hiring an Account Clerk Typist for twenty (20) hours per week, and

WHEREAS, there are funds in the departmental budget to cover the above changes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Probation Director be authorized to increase the hours of the Typist in the department from 27 to 35 hours per week effective upon the commencement of the maternity leave of absence of the Account Clerk Typist, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director be authorized to canvas, interview, and hire an Account Clerk Typist on a 20 hour per week basis upon the commencement of the maternity leave of absence of the full-time Account Clerk Typist, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above terminate upon the return of the full-time Account Clerk Typist from maternity leave.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 129 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.

RE: DENY APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF TAXES - GARVEY - TOWN OF ORANGE TAX ROLL YEARS 1994-1997

WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has received an application for a refund of taxes for tax map number 60.-1-27.12 in the Town of Orange, due to an alleged Clerical Error, RPTL Section 556 (2) on earlier assessment rolls, and, whereas, in reference to the attached (on file) recommendation, the assessment of $35,550. was not placed on the roll in error, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Real Property Tax Service Director and the Governmental Operations Committee that said application be denied.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is authorized to execute denial of said application.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 130 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.

RE: DENY APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF TAXES - MRAZ - TOWN OF TYRONE - 1998 TAX ROLL

WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Director has received an application for a refund of taxes for tax map number 19.-1-46.2 in the Town of Tyrone, and, whereas, in reference to the attached (on file) recommendation, the assessment of $26,400 is not in error, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Real Property Tax Director and the Governmental Operations Committee that said application be denied.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is authorized to execute denial of said application.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 131 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - SCHUYLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the following appointments effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1998 to the Schuyler County Planning Commission:

Stephen Miller - At-Large, Representing Industry
Edward Andrew Parker - Village of Odessa

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 132 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR NEW CORRUGATED METAL GALVANIZED PIPE, NEW CORRUGATED GALVANIZED ASPHALT TREATED PIPE, NEW CORRUGATED METAL PIPE ARCH, NEW GALVANIZED FLARED END SECTIONS

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:

ALL BIDS ACCEPTED

Johnny=s Wholesale Chemung Supply Corporation
56 South Applegate Road PO Box 527
Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Elmira, N.Y. 14902

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 133 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR CRUSHED LIMESTONE & CRUSHED GRAVEL

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:

ALL BIDS ACCEPTED

Benchmark New York Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting
CR 6 2105 S. Broadway
Oaks Comers, N.Y. 14518 Pine City, N.Y. 14871

BR DeWitt, Inc. Seneca Stone Corporation
6895 Ellicott Street PO Box 76
Pavilion, N.Y. 14525 Layette, N.Y. 13065

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 134 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR BANK RUN GRAVEL, MODIFIED GRAVEL, SAND & SELECT GRANULAR FILL

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:

ALL BIDS ACCEPTED

Maple Terrace Gravel Mine Blades Construction
2391 C R -10 7610 County Route 65, P.O. Box 590
Alpine, N.Y. 14805 Hornell, N.Y. 14843

Wickhams Pit (Agnelli Wickham) Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Co
2300 Texas Hollow Road 2105 S. Broadway
Odessa, N.Y. 14869 Pine City, N.Y. 14871

BR. DeWitt, Inc. Austin Construction
6895 Ellicott Street 8550 Rt. 415
Pavilion, N. Y. 14525 Campbell, N.Y. 14821

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 135 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT BID FOR TREE & STUMP REMOVAL

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid:

ONLY BID RECEIVED

Dave Days Tree Service
52 State Route 230
P.O. Box 162
Wayne, N.Y. 14893

Copy of this bid is available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 136 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR GABION BASKETS

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid:

Johnny Wholesale
56 South Appellate Road
Ithaca, N.Y. 14850, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected:

Chemung Supply Corporation Modular GABION Systems
P.O. Box 527 2221 Canada Dry Street
Elmira, N.Y. 14902 Houston, Texas 77023

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 137 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR USED STEEL PLATE, POLYETHYLENE PIPE, NEW & USED BRIDGE & SHOP STEEL

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid:

Chemung Supply Corporation
P.O. Box 527
Elmira, N.Y. 14902, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected:

Allegiant Pipe & Tubular Products Johnny Wholesale Inc.
CR 22 546 South Appellate Rd.
Andover, N.Y. 14806 Ithaca, N.Y. 14850

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 138 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT BID FOR STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRES

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid:

ONLY BID RECEIVED

Ron Parameter Motors, Inc.
2640 State Route 14
Montour Falls, N.Y. 14865

Copy of this bid is available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 139 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT BID FOR GUIDERAIL

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid:

ONLY BID RECEIVED

Chemung Supply Corporation
P.O. Box 527
Elmira, N.Y. 14902

Copy of this bid is available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 140 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR SIGNS, POSTS, EXTENSIONS & SIGN BLANKS

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:

Chemung Supply Corporation Finger Lakes Supply Corporation
P.O. Box 527 P.O. Box 522
Elmira, N.Y. 14902 Hammondsport, N.Y. 14840
Item 1 Only Items 2 & 3 Only

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 141 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR READY-MIX CONCRETE

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid:

Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Co.
2105 S. Broadway
Pine City, N.Y. 14871, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bid be rejected:

B. R. DeWitt, Inc.
6895 Ellicott Street
Pavilion, N.Y. 14525

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 142 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR COLD MIX PATCHING MATERIALS

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:

ALL BIDS ACCEPTED

Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Co. Central Asphalt
2105 S. Broadway 20 Fairground Lane
Pine City, N.Y. 14871 Watkins Glen, N.Y. 14891

Seneca Stone Corporation Benchmark New York
PO Box 76 CR - 6
Layette, NY 13065 Oaks Comers, N.Y. 14518

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 143 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid:

Chem.-Trol Chemical Co.
2776 C.R. 69
Gibson, Ohio 43431, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bid be rejected:

M & S Striping Co.
134 Florence St.
Mamaroneck, N. Y. 10543

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 144 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR ASPHALT EMULSIONS

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:

Vestal Asphalt Central Asphalt
201 Stage Road 20 Fairground Lane
Vestal, N.Y. 13850 Watkins Glen, N.Y. 14891
Accept all, except Item 19 Item 19 ONLY, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected:

Penn-Can Road Materials A.L. Blades & Sons, Inc.
PO Box 6501 7610 CR-65, PO Box 590
Syracuse, N.Y. 13217 Hornell, N.Y. 14843-0590

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 145 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR USED STEEL PIPE

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:

Chemung Supply Corporation Allegiant Pipe & Tubular Products
PO Box 527 2954 CR-22
Elmira, NY. 14902 Andover, N.Y. 14806
Items 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 17, 19 Only Items 2,4,6,8,10,12,13,15,16,18,20,21,22 Only

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 146 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT BIDS FOR USED BITUMINOUS CONCRETE ASPHALT

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bids:

ALL BIDS ACCEPTED

Genesee LeRoy Stone Corp. Benchmark New York
6869 Ellicott St. PO Box 513
Pavilion, N.Y. 14525-9614 Jamesville, N.Y. 13078

Dalrymple Gravel & Cont., Co. SCL Ventures LLC
2105 S. Broadway PO Box 191
Pine City, N.Y. 14871 Mechanicsville, N.Y. 12118

Seneca Stone Corporation
PO Box 76
Layette, N.Y. 13065

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 147 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR ICE CONTROL SAND

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 70-98 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 a Special Bid Opening on March 17, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid:

B.R. DeWitt, Inc.
6895 Ellicott Street
Pavilion, NY 14525, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bid be rejected:

Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Co.
2105 S. Broadway
Pine City, N.Y. 14871

Copies of these bids are available for inspection at the Highway Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 148 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD 13 BRIDGE, BIN # 3332290

WHEREAS, Schuyler County accepted a proposal for engineering service for County Route 13 Bridge replacement over Jackson Creek, BIN # 3332290, Town of Cayuta, and

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to advertise for bids for construction of the same.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of County Route 13 bridge, BIN # 3332290, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bids must be received by the Schuyler County Clerk of the Legislature no later than May 5, 1998 at 5: 00 p.m. The bids will be opened at a Special Public Works Committee meeting on May 6,1998 at 9:30 a.m. The County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 149 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE SEASONAL RATES FOR MARINA

WHEREAS, the Public Works 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 Public Works Committee's recommendation and concurs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approves the following as the Village Marina's 1997-1998 Seasonal Rate Schedule for its 145 available slips:

1997 - 1998 RATES

DOCK WIDTH AMT PER FOOT MINIMUM WATER & ELECTRICITY
8' wide $27.00 $675.00 $90.00
10' wide 28.00 700.00 90.00
12' wide 29.00 725.00 90.00
14' wide 30.00 750.00 90.00
16' wide 31.00 775.00 90.00

20 amp Service $90.00
30 amp Service $150.00

Dry Docking w/unlimited use of launch ramp $375.00

1997 - 1998 TRANSIENT DOCK

NO. ELECT. W/30 AMP HOOK-UP
Per hour $ 1.00 ----
Per day 20.00 $ 23.00
Per week 120.00 138.00
Per month 450.00 500.00

LAUNCHING RAMP FEES

$4.00 per Launch - tenants free
$35.00 October 31 - March 1st w/unlimited use

TRUCK CRANE

Seasonal Tenants $60.00 each time plus tax
Non-Tenants $70.00 each time plus tax

WINTER STORAGE RATES

AT THE DOCK: $15.00 per foot
ON LAND: $8.00 per foot
HAULING OUT: $3.50 per foot each way
PUMP OUT: $3.00 per pump for tenants; $5.00 per pump for non-tenants
CRADLE FEE: $25.00 includes handling and storage

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 150 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE REINSTATEMENT INTO COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Schuyler County Policies and Procedures state that any retiree eligible for health insurance coverage, who is required to pay a portion of the premium must make insurance premium payments when due. If payments are 30 days delinquent, the coverage shall be canceled and eligible for coverage terminated, and

WHEREAS a Schuyler County retiree was delinquent in paying his health insurance premium to the Personnel Office and his coverage was terminated, and

WHEREAS, reinstatement to the health insurance program may only be done by resolution of the Legislature, and

WHEREAS, this Legislature has duly considered the circumstances surrounding the request for reinstatement and approves reinstatement upon immediate payment of the arrears.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the reinstatement of Wayne Pelchar into the County=s health insurance program as a retiree with no lapse in coverage, upon full payment of all premiums due and owing.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 151 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AMEND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO INCLUDE POLICY FOR ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OF LATE PAYMENT TO HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM RECIPIENTS 10 DAYS AFTER DUE DATE FOR INSURANCE PAYMENTS

WHEREAS, current County policy allows cancellation and termination of eligibility to any employee, retiree, eligible spouse of a retiree, or former employee in the County=s health insurance program, if they become 30 days delinquent in payment of their required premium, and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Legislature to implement a system so that anyone delinquent in payment will receive a notice prior to their cancellation of coverage and termination of eligibility.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the section of the Schuyler County Policies and Procedures, Health Insurance, be amended by the following (in bold):

AAny employee, retiree, eligible spouse of a retiree, or former employee eligible for coverage per COBRA law, who is required to pay the full premium for health insurance or a portion thereof must make insurance premium payments when due. A notice is to be sent to each person that becomes delinquent in payment, 10 days after the due date, reminding them that payment is due immediately or their coverage will be canceled and eligibility for coverage terminated. Thereafter, if health insurance payments are 30 days delinquent, the health insurance coverage shall be canceled and the eligibility for coverage terminated.@

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 152 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AMEND 1997-98 EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM (EIP)/INFANT-CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (ICHAP) GRANT BUDGET - PUBLIC HEALTH

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to amend the 1997-98 EIP/ICHAP budget as follows:

AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO DESCRIPTION
+ $ 500 4010.208 -4041 Computer Equipment
- $ 50 4010.402 -4041 Advertising
- $ 450 4010.435 -4041 Professional Fees

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 153 Motion by Gifford, Second by Bleiler.

RE: PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY AND HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, vacancies exist on the Professional Advisory and Health Services Committee.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following individuals be appointed to the Professional Advisory and Health Services Committee as indicated:

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

New Appointments: William Weiss, DSS Commissioner
Michelle Myers, Schuyler Hospital Physical Therapy
Doris Karius, Legislator
Elizabeth Hayes
Kathryn Doolittle
Patricia Hastings, Chairman of the Legislature

Reappointments: Ruth Bedient
Harold Hoffmeier
Erik Miller
Dr. Titus Parker
Barbara Regan

HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE:

New Appointments: Debbie Bailey, Schuyler Hospital Homecare
Verna Shrout

Reappointments: Dr. Eunice Nayo
Richard Bills
Carol Bossard
Doris Karius
James Howell
Dr. Titus Parker

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 154 Motion by Gifford, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION TO SCHUYLER COUNTY OTB REPRESENTATIVE

WHEREAS, Philip C. Smith, Schuyler County=s representative on the Off-Track Betting Corporation=s (OTB) Board of Directors, is eligible to join OTB=s health insurance program at no cost to the county, and

WHEREAS, this would save the current cost of providing health insurance to Mr. Smith under the retiree portion of the County=s health insurance program, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Smith would like the option to re-join the County=s program, as a retiree, when his membership on the OTB Board of Directors terminates.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes Philip C. Smith the option to re-join the County=s health insurance program as a retiree at any time his membership to the OTB Board of Directors is terminated.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 155 Motion by Gifford, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TOWARDS COOLER/FREEZER PURCHASE - OFFICE FOR THE AGING

WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has received authorization from the State of New York to transfer some unexpended monies into an equipment account towards the purchase of a cooler/freezer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $3,000 from account no. 6772.490 to account no. 6772.200.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 156 Motion by Gifford, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AMEND 1998 SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR JD/PINS CAP SAVINGS PLAN AWARD

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services has been awarded $66,658 to expend towards its JD/PINS Savings Plan from April 1, 1998 through March 31, 2000, and

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services needs to adjust its budget for that portion of the JD/PINS Savings Award to be utilized in 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to adjust the 1998 DSS budget as follows:

APPROPRIATIONS:
Account No. 6010. 100 + $21,000
Account No. 6010. 400 + $ 5,500
TOTAL + $26,500
REVENUES:
Account No. 6010-3610 + $26,500

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 157 Motion by Gifford, Second by Bleiler.

RE: CREATE AND FILL POSITION OF CASEWORKER FOR THE SCHOOL INTERVENTION PROGRAM IN DSS

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services is committed to diverting children from entering the Persons In Need of Supervision (P.I.N.S.) and Juvenile Delinquency (J.D.) programs, and

WHEREAS, the County will receive an allocation of JD/PINS Cap savings funds from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services to be used for the development of programs to reduce the incidence of children referred to the PINS and JD programs, and

WHEREAS, these funds must be expended by March 31, 2000, and

WHEREAS, there is not a requirement for local matching funds, and

WHEREAS, the earlier a problem is identified and services are brought to bear, the less likely it is that a child will develop serious problems when he or she is older, and

WHEREAS, an ideal time to identify potential problems children may have is when they are of young school age, and

WHEREAS, a successful school intervention program should involve close coordination between the Schuyler County DSS and the Watkins Glen and Odessa-Montour Falls school districts, and

WHEREAS, the most appropriate title for this position is a caseworker, who will spend the majority of his/her time in the schools working with school teachers/staff, parents and children.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Social Services be authorized to create and fill a full time caseworker position in the Children Services unit at an annual salary of $22,436 (Grade XXII, $12.28 per hour). Authorization is contingent upon the actual receipt of the allocated funds from NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 158 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approve the appointment of Legislator Glenn R. Larison to the Schuyler County Youth Board effective immediately for the term ending December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 159 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE SECTION 18 ANNUAL GRANT APPLICATIONS

WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler is submitting a request for a grant of funds to the New York State Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 18 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 as amended, for a project to provide for public mass transportation service for Schuyler County, the Villages of Montour Falls and Watkins Glen and the Towns of Montour and Hector by the Chemung County Transit System for the 1998 fiscal year, and

WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler and the State of New York have entered into a continuing Agreement for a ten-year period which authorizes the undertaking of the Project and payment of the Federal Share, identified as State contract C001944.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute on behalf of the County of Schuyler the annual grant application and progress and complete the above named Project; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 160 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: PROCLAIM WEEK OF MAY 3-9, 1998 AS "NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK"

WHEREAS, National Tourism Week for 1998 is being celebrated nationally from May 3-9, 1998, and

WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Region encompasses 14 west central New York State Counties and has been recognized as one of the premier destination vacationlands in the United States, and

WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Association, the oldest tourism promotion agency in the country and the largest in New York State, has been promoting tourism since 1919, and

WHEREAS, there are nearly 6,000 tourism businesses in the Finger Lakes Region providing approximately 80,000 jobs with an annual payroll of over $821,000,000, and

WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Region=s Activity Index reflects more than 9,000,000 visitations, and

WHEREAS, this results in an overall economic impact in excess of 1.5 billion dollars annually in the Finger Lakes Region, and

WHEREAS, tourism in the Finger Lakes Vacationland ranks with agriculture, manufacturing and education as a major factor in the Region=s economy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declares May 3-9, 1998 as National Tourism Week in Schuyler County and National Recognition Day May 6, 1998, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce and the Finger Lakes Association.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 161 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 1998 SETTING FOUR-YEAR STAGGERED TERMS OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law regarding setting four-year staggered terms of the Schuyler County Legislature was heretofore introduced and was disapproved by the electorate at the November, 1996 elections, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation that said Local Law be submitted to the electorate for reconsideration at the November 3, 1998 Election.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 2 of the Year 1998, 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 May 11, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY.

LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 1998

For four-year staggered terms of the Schuyler County Legislature.

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 (4) years.

STAGGERED TERMS In each of the three (3) Election Districts heretofore established in the County of

OF OFFICE Schuyler, the successful candidates for election to the County Legislature shall be elected to staggered four (4) year terms as follows:

DETERMINATION OF No later than June 8, 1998, the Chairman of the Legislature shall conduct a

STAGGERED TERMS drawing for determination of the initial staggered terms for successful candidates in the three (3) Election Districts as follows:

A. Prior to the June, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Legislature, the County Attorney shall secretly prepare slips bearing the designations: "DISTRICT I@, 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 8, 1998, 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 (4) years; the second three (3) years; and the remaining district two (2) years.

1 The District having been drawn for a four (4) year term in accordance with the above procedure shall be elected for a term of four (4) years at the election of the legislature seats to be held in the year 1999 and shall be likewise elected for terms of four (4) years in the election to be held in the year 2003 and successively at four (4) year intervals thereafter.

1. The District having been drawn for a three (3) year term in accordance with the above procedure shall be elected for a term of three (3) years at the election of the legislature seats to be held in the year 1999, but shall be elected for a term of four (4) years in the election to be held in the year 2002 and successively at four (4) year intervals thereafter.

2. The District having been drawn for a two (2) year term in accordance with the above procedure shall be elected for a term of two (2) years at the election of the legislature seats to be held in the year 1999, but shall be elected for a term of four (4) years in the election to be held in the year 2001 and successively at four (4) year intervals thereafter.

COUNTY ATTORNEY/ The term of the County Attorney and the Clerk of the Legislature shall be four

LEGISLATIVE CLERK (4) years beginning on January 1, 2000. The terms of any other officer whose term is determined by reference to that of the Legislature shall likewise be four (4) 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, 1998. If 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: Legislator Bleiler stated that he has talked to a lot of people and they have different opinions. There are many facets. He feels it should have a public hearing, however, he is not personally endorsing this resolution. Legislator Young said that most people indicated that they would lean towards two year more than four years. Maybe flip a coin within a district to see who would go first instead of the whole district. County Attorney Coleman explained that long ago the county adopted a districting plan unique to our population for dispersal. The issue has been taken to court twice and the county won both times. It might possibly be tested again in the year 2000.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 162 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - RECORDS MANAGEMENT BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the appointment of the following individuals to the Records Management Board effective immediately with no ending term:

William Weiss, Commissioner of Social Services
Stacy Husted, Records Management Officer

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 163 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH THE COURTS AND BETTY GLICK FOR INVENTORYING THE CIVIL CASE FILES OF THE SUPREME AND COUNTY COURTS

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Clerk=s Office has an extensive inventory of court files from 1950 forward, and

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Clerk is in receipt of grant funds for reviewing and sorting such file backlog, and

WHEREAS, the State Archives and Records Administration (SARA) Office has approved the contractual arrangement between Karen Morgan and Betty Glick.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement between Karen Morgan, Chief Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts and Betty Glick, former Schuyler County Clerk for inventorying the Civil Case Files of the Supreme and County Courts from April 14, 1998 - June 30, 1998, in an amount not to exceed $2,400; subject as necessary, to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 164 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: RESOLUTION TO CORRECT THE 1998 COLLECTOR=S WARRANT - TOWN OF TYRONE

WHEREAS, the 1998 Town of Tyrone Collector=s Warrant currently directs the tax collector to collect a total tax of $1,438,905.52, and,

WHEREAS, that figure is incorrect as a result of an inadvertent mathematical miscalculation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Tyrone collector=s warrant be amended to correctly read a total tax amount of $1,438,905.62 . In addition, the amount to be paid to the County Treasurer as the balance of taxes collected will be $1,068,765.62, including an excess of $.32 .

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 165 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ESTABLISH A RESERVE ACCOUNT FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY SEIZED ASSETS

WHEREAS, the District Attorney is in receipt of funds ($3,808.35) received from assets received as a result of drug enforcement and for drug enforcement, and

WHEREAS, this money is required to be kept in a separate account and is required to be used and accounted for according to the U.S. Justice Department guide entitled AAccounting for Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds@ which requires use for state or local agencies only where it will increase and not supplement law enforcement resources of the specific state or local agencies. Use of equitable sharing monies to pay for basic operational expenses is discouraged.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is authorized to set up the bookkeeping and bank accounts to provide the required accounting for these funds.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 166 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH DEPUTY SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, there is a need to further clarify the arrangement between the County and the Deputy Sheriff=s Association regarding the buy-in for the enhanced retirement plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Schuyler County Deputy Sheriffs= Association as follows:

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER
AND
THE SCHUYLER COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION

The following constitutes a Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Schuyler and the Schuyler County Deputy Sheriff=s Association outlining the agreed to changes to Article XVI Pensions and Article VII Paid Holidays of the collective bargaining agreement covering the period from January 1, 1998 and expiring December 31, 2002.

It is agreed by and between the County and the Association that above noted collective bargaining shall be amended as follows:

ARTICLE XVI
PENSIONS

SHALL READ AS FOLLOWS:

1. The present coverage under the New York State Retirement System shall continue in effect during the term of this contract, including coverage under Section 41-j of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law.

2. Effective January 1, 1998, Employer will make available to qualified members coverage under Article 14-B, Section 551, 25 year plan-1/60th option for law enforcement certified Deputy Sheriffs and coverage under section 89-P and 603-1, 25 year retirement for corrections certified Deputy Sheriffs.

ARTICLE VII
PAID HOLIDAYS

SHALL READ AS FOLLOWS:

1. Full-time employees covered by this Agreement shall be entitled to receive 11 paid holidays, except as noted in paragraph three (3) of this article:

New Year's Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day
President's Day Veteran’s Day
Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day
Fourth of July Christmas Day
One Floating Holiday

2. An employee who works on one of the holidays specified in this Article shall receive eight (8) hours holiday pay together with pay at his regular duty rate for all hours actually worked. It being understood that holidays will be observed on the actual date of the holiday, regardless of the day of the week upon which it falls.

3. For calendar year 1998 only, full-time employees covered by the agreement shall be entitled to receive six (6) paid holidays. Such holidays shall be scheduled by the Sheriff or his designee based on the operational needs of the Sheriff=s Department.

Except as modified by this Memorandum of Understanding, the collective bargaining agreement between the parties from January 1, 1998 through December 31, 2002 shall be continued in full force and effect.

For the County For the Association

Date Date

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 167 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPOINTMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (EMC)

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approve the appointment of Andy Clark as student representative and George Bulin as Town of Reading representative to the Environmental Management Council effective immediately with a term ending December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 168 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: PROCLAIM WEEK OF APRIL 19-25, 1998 AS AVOLUNTEER WEEK@

WHEREAS, the citizens of Schuyler County have, through selfless dedication, given of themselves for the betterment of this community, and

WHEREAS, these citizens serve, through countless hours of volunteering, the agencies and institutions of Schuyler County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby proclaim April 19-25, 1998 as AVolunteer Week@ in Schuyler County, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Legislature further hopes that these dedicated volunteers continue to enrich our lives, through their most excellent example; their warmth, commitment and generosity, being an inspiration to us all. To each of them we express the thanks of a grateful citizenry.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 169 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR JANE DELANO COMMEMORATIVE STAMP ON BEHALF OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Historical Society has mounted a project seeking a U.S. stamp in memory of Jane Delano who was born in Townsend and made her mark promoting nursing service during WWI, and

WHEREAS, this idea has already been rejected three times by the Citizens= Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service, and

WHEREAS, the Society is hosting a campaign of support from municipalities, and others, asking for their endorsement of this request.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby expresses its support of the Schuyler County Historical Society in its request for a commemorative stamp, in the form of a 32-cent stamp or 20-cent postcard stamp, in the name of Jane Delano, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby directed and authorized to write a letter of support for this endeavor, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be sent to Governor George E. Pataki, NYS Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., NYS Assemblyman James Bacalles, U.S. Assemblyman Amory Houghton and U.S. Senators Alfonse D=Amato and Daniel Moynihan.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 170 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE PREPAYMENT OF DISABILITY AND HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS

WHEREAS, the premiums for disability and health insurance are, in most cases, due within a time frame that cannot be met by the monthly audit, and

WHEREAS, it would be advantageous and more efficient to authorize the Treasurer=s Office to automatically prepay these bills as soon as they are due.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize the County Treasurer to prepay disability and health insurance premiums upon presentation of properly prepared vouchers for the same.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 171 Motion by Gifford, Second by Thurston.

RE: MOTION TO BRING TWO (2) EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR

BE IT RESOLVED, that two (2) emergency resolutions be brought to the floor.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 172 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR DIGITIZATION - BOARD OF ELECTIONS

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 88-98 authorized a contract with NTS Systems, Inc. for digitization in the Board of Elections, and also authorized a transfer of funds into the equipment account for needed additional equipment, and

WHEREAS, the funds for the monthly payment contract were erroneously budgeted in the equipment line item, and should have been appropriated in a contractual line item for professional services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $6,400 from account no. 1450.208-Computer Equipment to account no. 1450.435-Professional Fees and Services to cover the contract with NTS Systems, Inc.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 173 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

WHEREAS, the county and its municipalities desire to memorialize their commitments and understandings with regard to municipal financial support for SCOPED.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into Inter-municipal Agreements with the towns and villages, setting forth their financial commitment of such economic development activities for SCOPED in the form hereunto annexed:

INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made this _____ day of _________, 1998, between and among the municipal governments, parties hereto.

WHEREAS, at the time hereof a public/private economic development entity commonly known as SCOPED is being formed, and

WHEREAS, each of the parties hereto has previously or will commit municipal funds in furtherance of the mission of SCOPED, the particular nature of such activities to be defined by contract between government entities and SCOPED, and

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to memorialize their commitments and understandings with regard to municipal financial support for SCOPED.

IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Each municipal entity which is a party to this Agreement hereby agrees to commit the sum of $____________ in furtherance of such economic development activities as shall be agreed in a contract between the County of Schuyler and SCOPED for such activities. Further, each party hereto agrees to take all steps necessary and proper to budget and appropriate the sum specified above for the object stated.

2. Any party having a resolution of record committing said funds at the time hereof shall attach a certified copy thereof to this Agreement.

3. Any party to this Agreement not yet having a resolution of record as above-stated, will introduce such a resolution at its next regular meeting or as soon thereafter as possible under its rules and procedures. All such resolutions will be attached to this Agreement by the signatory parties.

4. Disbursement of funds by the parties hereto shall be made to the Schuyler County Treasurer at such time as the Schuyler County Legislature shall determine that SCOPED is acceptably formed and ready to function and the Schuyler County Treasurer shall approve the acceptance of such funds on behalf of the County for payment to SCOPED in accordance with a contractual agreement between and among the county of Schuyler and its municipalities and SCOPED for such economic activities as the parties may subsequently agree.

5. The parties further agree that they shall consider a continuing annual commitment to SCOPED funding in accordance with this Agreement and in a like amount in future years for the next two (2) years, to wit: 1999 and 2000. In regard to a commitment for future funding, the parties intend to bind future governing boards to the extent permitted or allowed by law.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of the day and year above written.

COUNTY OF SCHUYLER

BY: ___________________________

BY: _____________________________

PATRICIA L. HASTINGS, Chairman

; said contract having been drafted by the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:

Legislator Thurston reported on the Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee. He said that back in January there were concerns regarding the emergency services field for Schuyler County. He was happy to see tonight=s resolution adopted declaring next week as Volunteer Week. In February he attended an Emergency Management Meeting. They had a lengthy discussion and formed an Ad Hoc Committee to explore where they are headed with emergency services. He had asked that committee to report to the Legislature tonight, but the agenda was already full. They have done a number of studies and are trying to recruit new members. Currently there is a shortage of volunteers in Schuyler County. The State passed a law about five years ago that allows tax breaks for volunteers. He announced that on April 14, 1998 there will be an open house held at each fire house from 1-3:00 p.m. to let the community know what they are doing.

Legislator Young reported on the Human Services Committee. The Health Futures Group was scheduled to make a presentation tomorrow however, they had to postpone. Another day and time will be set up to hear their report. She has also requested a written report ahead of time.

Legislator Gifford reported on the Community Development & Natural Resources Committee. There was a nice article on the ecotourism brochure that Robert Fitzsimmons spearheaded last year. He gave an update on the two CDBG applications that the county=s planner, John Czamanske has submitted for housing and a revolving loan application. There was a SCOPED meeting last Wednesday, the by-laws are ready for adoption at the next meeting the first Wednesday of next month.

Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management & Finance Committee. The monthly sales tax revenues are now at 103.94%. Legislator Bleiler stated that last year $5,000 was budgeted for training. The money was rolled over for this year. They have done a lot of talking on how to do business better. The County hired Joint Educational Training (JET) to survey everything involved. There are issues that need improvement. The first training starts this Wednesday.

Legislator Larison reported on the Governmental Operations Committee. He was happy to see the Local Law Intro. No. 2 of the year 1998 introduced tonight on staggered terms. He feels it should happen. The Elections Office level of staffing needs to be addressed. The office is staffed just marginally and if someone is out sick there is a problem.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Casey Creamer asked for some clarification on the sales tax. He asked if the 103% was per month or year to date. Legislator Bleiler explained that that was the first quarter and they are slightly ahead of budget.

Lynn Jacobs from the Corning Leader asked the Legislature if they are going to consider hiring an administrator. Chairman Hastings explained that Stoner Horey came to discuss the legislators position in a non-charter county. Legislator Thurston stated that he would like the Legislature to reconsider the position of County Manager.

Chairman Hastings stated that there will be a public hearing at next month=s regular meeting on the Local Law for staggered terms. A number of years ago it was studied and there were the same concerns. In one election you could lose the whole board.

Sal Richards asked what a non-charter county is. Chairman Hastings explained that Chemung County is chartered. They elect an executive who has a great deal of power like Tom Tranter, he is elected and has power that the Legislature has no control over. County Attorney Coleman explained that chartered counties can also create their own laws. The last new charter given out was many years ago. It is a very long process.

MOTION by Legislator Thurston to go into executive session to discuss a greivence and work history of a particular employee, SECOND by Legislator Gifford. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.

MOTION by Legislator Gifford to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Larison. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.

RESOLUTION NO. 174 Motion by Thurston, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - HIGHWAY UNIT CSEA

WHEREAS, a grievance was initiated February 10, 1997 challenging the manner in which the County computed an employee=s salary during the lay offs in 1991, and

WHEREAS, so that this grievance will not advance to the arbitration process, both parties are willing to resolve the grievance through a settlement agreement and have agreed to the terms of the settlement agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign the Settlement Agreement with the Highway Unit CSEA as referenced above, which has been drafted by the County's labor counsel.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 175 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR YOUTH BUREAU RELATED SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau Director is on extended medical leave with an unknown date of return to work, and

WHEREAS, there is a need to have someone to conduct necessary administrative business in the Youth Bureau Office, i.e. completing state aid voucher forms and other required paperwork, on a temporary basis.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract for youth bureau related services on a temporary, as-needed basis, 8 to 12 hours per week at $25.00 per hour, contract to be drafted by labor counsel, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Philip Barnes, Hazel Raplee, Ruth Young and Glenn Larison be hereby authorized to interview and determine the most appropriate individual for this contractual arrangement, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer the necessary funds to cover this contract from account no. 7310.100-Personal Services to account no. 7310.435-Professional Fees and Services.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

Chairman Hastings said that the insurance issue for Cornell Cooperative Extension=s recycling contract has not been resolved yet. County Attorney Coleman stated that there is a possibility of getting some pollution insurance for the county for pollution coverage. If the price is reasonable, he recommends the county invests in the insurance and put Cornell Cooperative Extension under its wing. Chairman Hastings said that Bill Peters from E.C. Cooper says after the Shared Fuel Facility is up and running the county will have to have the pollution insurance anyway. Attorney Coleman suggested the county pick up the coverage now to cover all activities. The quoted price was around $3,000. Legislator Little suggested that they add the pollution insurance and sign the contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension for Recycling now.

RESOLUTION NO. 176 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS-RESCINDED

WHEREAS, the County will be proceeding with construction of a Shared Fuel Facility which will require additional pollution insurance, and

WHEREAS, the billing arrangement with the users of the Shared Fuel Facility will help defray the cost of said insurance, and

WHEREAS, there are other instances where this type of insurance would be beneficial, such as with the county=s recycling program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be directed to negotiate with the county=s insurance broker the best pollution coverage at the best price, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $ From account no. 1910.419 to reserve account no. .

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

The Meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

REGULAR MEETING
MAY 11, 1998

The May 11, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m.by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Thurston and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except Legislator Larison who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Rose Marie Kleinspehn from the Village of Burdett commented on the ecotourism brochure that the county produced last year. She felt it was certainly a step in the right direction. She also made a statement about the Watkins Glen Fire Department and its new location. Her suggestion is to have the Fire Station located on Fourth Street and to ask Cargill to break their trains. Chairman Hastings advised that the County is not involved in this decision and the Legislature=s suggestions were in looking out for the lakefront property.

INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW DIRECTOR OF SCOPED, SUSAN PAYNE:

Legislator Gifford introduced Susan to the Legislature. Susan explained that she has been interviewed for the position and that SCOPED has made her an offer. She is looking forward to working with the county as well as the public and private sides. Susan provided the Legislature with information regarding her extensive background in the field of economic development.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

John Czamanske, County Planner, gave an update on Agricultural District #2. He said there was only one property owner that did not want to be included. The total acreage is 42,000. If the Resolution is adopted tonight the package with the Resolution and the proposed modification will be sent to the Department of Agriculture and Markets. He hopes to have a second public hearing around August for the final adoption.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY AWARD PRESENTATION:

Legislator Gifford read aloud all of the activities and community functions the Stamp Family is involved in, and presented the family with a Certificate of Recognition and County Key.

PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 2/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1998 TITLED SETTING FOUR-YEAR STAGGERED TERMS OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE 7:05 P.M.:

Tom Ryan asked if there could be two votes on the ballot as two separate issues. Chairman Hastings explained that it is one issue. County Attorney Coleman added that this is structured on the ballot as one proposition. It has been brought through the entire legislative process as term length and staggering. It has been one resolution since day one. Tom asked why it could not be amended. Attorney Coleman explained that it could go back to committee to be amended, re-advertised and hold another public hearing.

Bob Harrison said he disagrees. It is much more comprehensive as a package deal. Anything done now to change it would confuse the public more.

Bob Burnside said he feels more can be accomplished in a four-year term than a two-year term.

Jean Kosty feels the staggered terms are necessary, it would be a disaster having a whole new board. Legislators just get their feet wet the first two years.

Irene Brown said she is not opposed to change, however she is concerned about it passing in the polls. Why is the staggering done by district? Attorney Coleman explained that it is set up by population, one man, one vote. RESOLUTION NO. 177 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 13, 1998 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the April 13, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 178 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE PROPOSAL TO CREATE AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT COMPRISING CERTAIN LANDS IN THE TOWNS OF TYRONE, READING, ORANGE, AND DIX TO BE KNOWN AS SCHUYLER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #2.

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature was presented petitions on October 14, 1997 in support of a proposal to create an agricultural district pursuant to Section 303 of Article 25AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law of New York State comprising certain lands in the Towns of Tyrone, Reading, Orange, and Dix, to be known as Schuyler County Agricultural District #2, and

WHEREAS, The New York State Agricultural Districts Law, enacted in 1971, has been the state=s most effective tool for maintaining lands in agriculture and which recognizes that agricultural lands are an important and irreplaceable resource, that they are being lost due to development, high costs of doing business, and regulatory restraints, and that certain actions can be taken to retain lands in agriculture, and

WHEREAS, Agricultural District designation provides the following limited mechanisms for assisting farmers and protecting agricultural land:

C eligibility for agricultural assessments
C limitation on local regulations which inhibit farming operations, unless necessary for public health and safety
C encouragement of consistency with agricultural district program objectives by state agencies and policies
C limitations on the exercise of eminent domain and other public acquisitions
C notice requirements on public actions and review of the effect of such actions on farming
C restrictions on benefit assessments, special ad valorem levies or other rates or fees in certain improvement districts or benefit areas to one-half acre surrounding any dwelling or non-farm structure
C four year property tax exemptions for lands on which there are certain crop or orchard re-planting or extensions
C promotion of the coordination of local planning and land use decision-making with the agricultural district program
C provides a limited defense from public nuisance lawsuits against sound agricultural practices
C prior to purchasing land in an agricultural district, buyers are to be informed that their property is in the district and that certain activities, smells, and sounds are to be expected, and

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature provided for the initial 30-day public comment period on the proposal which ran from 10/22/97 to 11/21/97, and

WHEREAS, the proposal was reviewed and commented on by the Schuyler County Planning Commission and the Schuyler County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board as required, revised by the staff of Cornell Cooperative Extension as necessary, and forwarded to the Legislature for consideration of approval, and

WHEREAS, subsequently, the Schuyler County Legislature advertised for and conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed district on February 19, 1998 at which time comments were received that additional lands should be included in the proposed district, and

WHEREAS, the staff of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County and of the Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District have further studied the matter and have developed a proposed modification to the original agricultural district proposal, and

WHEREAS, the original Agricultural District #2 proposal together with the proposed modifications have been presented to the Schuyler County Legislature at this Regular Meeting on May 11, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Schuyler County Legislature hereby adopts as a plan the original Schuyler County Agricultural District #2 proposal (as of February 19, 1998) together with the proposed modifications (dated May 7, 1998). This plan includes active farms and viable farm lands in the Towns of Tyrone, Reading, Orange, and Dix and, to the extent feasible, excludes non-viable farm land and non-farm land.

1. The review period for Agricultural District #2 shall be eight years.

2. The Clerk of the Legislature shall cause this adopted plan for Agricultural District #2 to be forwarded to the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets for certification pursuant to Section 303 of Article 25AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law of New York State.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 179 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Management provides communications for the County=s emergency services, and

WHEREAS, there were unforeseen expenses while installing the 911 communications equipment, such as wiring throughout the jail addition, which increased the total cost of the project, and

WHEREAS, there are monies in the E-911 reserve account to cover these additional expenses.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the County Treasurer to transfer $37,171.00 from the E-911 reserve account to the emergency management capital account number 3020.201.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 180 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR EIGHT (8) TIMBER BRIDGE REPAIRS UNDER THE MULTI-MODAL PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Schuyler County accepted a proposal for engineering services for eight timber bridge repairs, various locations throughout the County, and

WHEREAS, engineering is completed and it is now necessary to advertise for bids for repairs of the same.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for repairs to the eight timber bridges, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bids must be received by the Clerk of the Legislature no later than June 3, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Bids will be opened in the Schuyler County Legislative Chambers on June 4, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. The County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 181 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF MORTGAGE TAX BOOK - COUNTY CLERK

WHEREAS, the County Clerk=s Office is in need of a new Mortgage Tax Recording book.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Clerk=s Office be hereby authorized to purchase said Mortgage Tax Recording Book, the expense to be reimbursed by the State Mortgage Tax Department.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 182 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

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

WHEREAS, Elmira Psychiatric Center provides a Socialization Program, Intensive Case Management services, and Intensive Psychiatric 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, 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 May as Mental Health Month and offers 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 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 183 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - MENTAL HEALTH

BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 215 of County Law, this Legislature authorize the Director of Community Services to declare the following equipment, which is no longer useable, as surplus:

Battery Backup Model #BC500LAN DKR4E 8 Port Hub Asante
Battery Backup Model #BC500LAN DKR4E 2 - 16 Port Hubs
8 Port Hub Asante Pager Serial #900526

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 184 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBCOMMITTEE - MENTAL HEALTH

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, 2001
Michael Eisman, MD December 31, 2001

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 185 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, vacancies exist on the Community Services Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following individuals be appointed to the Community Services Board for the terms expiring as indicated:

Robert Burnside December 31, 2000
Rick Saucier December 31, 2001
Michael Eisman, MD December 31, 2001
William Hayes December 31, 2001

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 186 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - MENTAL RETARDATION/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, vacancies exist on the Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following individuals be appointed to the Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee for the terms expiring as indicated:

Robert Burnside December 31, 2000
Mary LaRue December 31, 2001
Dorothy Scholtisek December 31, 2001
Barbara Locke December 31, 2001

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 187 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - MENTAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, vacancies exist on the Mental Health Subcommittee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following individuals be appointed to the Mental Health Subcommittee for the terms expiring as indicated:

Rick Saucier December 31, 2001
William Hayes December 31, 2001

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 188 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: AMEND 1998 COUNTY BUDGET - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Department of Health has changed the State Aid reimbursement for the Watershed Department so that it is now reimbursed at 100%.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1998 Public Health and Watershed budget be amended as follows:

Appropriations:
4050.204 Car $20,000
4050.208 Computer Equip $ 7,000
4050.101 Overtime $ 1,000
4010.201 Equipment $ 3,000
Total $31,000

Revenue:
4050.3403 $28,000
4010.3401 $ 3,000
Total $31,000VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 189 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: CONTRACT WITH SAFETY MEDICAL SYSTEMS - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, the New York Environmental Services Corporation sold their service contracts to Safety Medical Systems.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Director of Public Health and the Chairman of the Legislature to execute an agreement with Safety Medical Systems for the disposal of the Home Health Agency=s medical waste at a cost of $35.00 per container, plus a $5.00 pickup charge; agreement subject to the approval of the County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 190 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, an employee has expressed an interest in attending an out-of-state training conference due to a special interest, and

WHEREAS, the employee is willing to pay for her own lodging and some of the travel expense, and

WHEREAS, it is desirous to approve this employee=s attendance at the conference.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves out-of-state travel for Janet Meaney to attend the National Conference on Loss and Transition and reimbursement for the registration and the portion of the travel expense which is traveled within New York State.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 191 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH AFFILIATED PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CONSULTANTS, P.C. - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, certain terms and conditions of this contract have changed during 1998 as follows:

The additional clinical services added in 1997 include but are not limited to direct mental health, evaluative, treatment, and other clinical and related services to the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic. Payment for these additional clinical services shall be paid quarterly in advance, in an amount not to exceed $7,750.00 per quarter period. The total amount for this agreement with the corporation shall not exceed $47,500 for 1998. The corporation agrees to provide the county with an accounting of gross expenses on a quarterly basis for information and reporting purposes; however, the corporation agrees that if for any reason whatsoever the corporation shall spend during the term of this agreement, for the purposes set forth herein, an amount less than agreed, the total county payments herein shall be reduced to an amount of approved actual corporation expenditures made for such purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the 1998 Agreement with Affiliated Psychological Services Consultants, P.C.; as set forth above; agreement subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 192 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH PATHWAYS, INC. - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, in prior years the Mental Health Clinic has contracted with Pathways, Inc. for the provision of respite services, and

WHEREAS, it is desirous to contract with them for these same services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services and Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Pathways, Inc. for the provision of respite services for 1998 in an amount not to exceed $3,000, subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 193 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES FROM 7/1/98 - 6/30/98 - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide transportation to preschool children with disabilities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Public Health Office is authorized to advertise for bids for the transportation of preschool children with disabilities from July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bids are to be marked ASealed Bid@ and received by the Clerk of the Legislature at the County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 1998. The bids will be opened at the Management and Finance Committee meeting on Monday, June 1, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at which time recommendation for legislative action will be made; acceptance or rejection of bids will be done at the June 8, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature; the County of Schuyler reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 194 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: CONTRACT - PROFESSIONAL HOME CARE, INC. FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVICE COORDINATION - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Early Intervention Program must contract with providers to provide early intervention service coordination 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 hereby authorized to execute an ongoing contract with Professional Home Care, Inc., to provide early intervention service coordination, effective May 1, 1998 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. 195 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH IN SCHUYLER COUNTY - OFFICE FOR THE AGING

WHEREAS, the month of May has been designated as Older Americans Month, and

WHEREAS, the fastest growing segment of the American society consists of older Americans, and

WHEREAS, older Americans have contributed a lifetime to the growth and development of their community and the nation, and

WHEREAS, older Americans continue to contribute to the welfare of their community as volunteers, and

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature wishes to recognize the older Americans residing in Schuyler County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby designate the week of May 11 through May 17, 1998 as Older Americans Week in Schuyler County, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature wishes to express its sincere appreciation and gratitude to all Schuyler County Seniors.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 196 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: APPLICATION FOR THE ENHANCED DRUG/ALCOHOL SERVICES PROGRAM FOR FAMILY ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS

WHEREAS, the Welfare Reform Act of 1997 establishes the availability of $12 million in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) block grant funds for the purpose of providing enhanced drug/alcohol rehabilitation services to families in receipt of Family Assistance, and

WHEREAS, up to $75 thousand will be made available to Schuyler County to design and develop an enhanced drug/alcohol rehabilitation program which focuses on the needs of the family, promotes family values and stability, and maximizes the potential for successful treatment outcomes while addressing the goals of self-support and self-sufficiency, and

WHEREAS, local districts can opt to contract with an Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) - licensed agency to provide enhanced drug/alcohol services, and

WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Alcoholism, Counseling and Referral Agency (FLACRA), an OASAS-licensed agency, is the primary provider of alcohol and substance abuse treatment services for the families of Schuyler County, and

WHEREAS, FLACRA has made a verbal commitment to provide the required services, and

WHEREAS, FLACRA will hire a part-time employee to provide case management/coordination and vocational counseling services to potential candidates.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Department of Social Services be authorized to apply for $12 thousand in TANF block grant funds for the purpose of providing enhanced drug/alcohol rehabilitation services to families in receipt of Family Assistance in Schuyler County, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an agreement with FLACRA to operate the enhanced drug/alcohol rehabilitation services program in Schuyler County, at a cost not to exceed $12,000 in TANF block grant funds, for a one year period commencing on or about May 1, 1998, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 197 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH FLACRA FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE ASSESSMENTS - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature authorized the Chairman of the Legislature to execute an agreement between the Finger Lakes Alcoholism and Counseling Referral Agency (FLACRA) for drug and alcohol assessments in accordance with 18 NYCRR 351.2i, 97 ADM 23, 97 INF 16 at a cost of $57.60 per assessment for a trial period 1/1/98 - 4/30/98, renewable for a one year period thereafter if acceptable to both parties, and

WHEREAS, the cost of each assessment has been decreased to $40.00, and

WHEREAS, the FLACRA is willing to extend the agreement for one year upon termination of the trial period 4/30/98.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an agreement between Schuyler County Department of Social Services and FLACRA for drug and alcohol assessments in accordance with 18 NYCRR 351.2 i, 97 ADM 23, 97 INF 16 at a cost of $40.00 per assessment for the period 5/1/98-4/30/99, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney. The fee for the assessment will be paid from Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), state and local funds allocated for this purpose.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 198 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: APPLICATION FOR CHEMUNG, SCHUYLER, STEUBEN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TITLE II B SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM GRANT

WHEREAS, Schuyler County has a high youth unemployment rate, and

WHEREAS, the Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben Workforce Development Board (formerly the Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben Private Industry Council) awards grants for a summer youth program, and

WHEREAS, the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) allows both low-income and at-risk youth ages 14-21 years of age to apply, and

WHEREAS, the Workforce Development Board (WDB) has approached Schuyler County to apply for their Summer Youth Employment and Training Program (SYETP) grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Schuyler County be authorized to apply for the Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben WDB=s SYETP grant funds, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to secure the SYETP funds through WDB, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to establish the appropriate line items for the grant upon final receipt of the same, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Department of Social Services be designated administrator for the SYETP grant for 1998, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Department of Social Services= Community Services Aide position be increased from 20 hours per week up to 30 hours per week in order to free up Employment Unit staff to spend time on organizing the SYETP, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Schuyler County Department of Social Services be authorized to hire one full-time Youth Employment Training Coordinator at a salary of $11.72 per hour for 40 hours per week for up to 20 weeks to start in May, and up to two full-time Youth Counselors at a salary of $11.31 per hour for 40 hours per week with one position for 20 weeks to start in May, and if needed, the second position for 10 weeks, to start in June.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 199 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT FOR MEDICAID MANAGED CARE CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH THE HEALTH FUTURES GROUP - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature authorized the Chairman of the Legislature to execute an agreement between the Health Futures Group and Schuyler County Department of Social Services for Medicaid Managed Care Consultant Services on July 14, 1997, (Resolution No. 255) for a study to be completed by December 31, 1997, and

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature authorized the Chairman of the Legislature to amend the current agreement between the Health Futures Group and the Schuyler County Department of Social Services for Medicaid Managed Care Consultant Services, at no additional cost, for an additional three months (to terminate by March 31, 1998) (Resolution No. 521), and

WHEREAS, the Health Futures Group has not completed the study, and

WHEREAS, the study is essential for the County to develop a comprehensive Medicaid Managed Care Plan, and

WHEREAS, an extension will not result in any additional cost to Schuyler County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is authorized to amend the current agreement between the Health Futures Group and Schuyler County Department of Social Services for Medicaid Managed Care Consultant Services, at no additional cost, for an additional three months (to terminate by June 30,1998). The amount of the agreement will not exceed the $25,000 authorized by the Schuyler County Legislature on July 14, 1997, contract amendment subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 200 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has maintained a contract with the Schuyler County Clerk=s office for records management services, and

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature on March 9, 1998 appointed the Deputy Clerk of the Legislature as the Records Management Officer, and

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Department of Social Services wishes to continue to contract for records management services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an agreement for record management services for the term 1/1/98 to 12/31/98 at a cost of $5,000, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 201 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, Buildings and Grounds has developed a 1998 budget for Seneca Harbor Park, and

WHEREAS, this budget was developed without any previous history of Seneca Harbor Park, and

WHEREAS, there was work done to repair the breakwater and insufficient funds to pay for the same.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $3,000 from Grounds account no. 1622.427 to Seneca Harbor Park account no. 7110.490.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 202 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATION FOR RELIEF FROM UNNECESSARY LEGAL COSTS RESULTING FROM MISPLACED LAWSUITS

WHEREAS, it has become the practice for attorneys to name both counties and towns in notices of claim for civil actions involving claims for highway defects without investigating adequately whether the road is a county highway or a town road and the reason often given is the strict 90-day notice requirement, and

WHEREAS, the legal costs and higher insurance costs incurred by County and Town governments to have their names removed from actions involving roads they have nothing to do with is an unnecessary burden on the taxpayers, and

WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler feels that something should be done to deter this unnecessary and costly practice.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby requests the New York State Legislature to enact legislation as follows:

· Attorneys and parties filing notices of claim on their own in cases alleging highway liability should be required to first make written inquiry of the County Highway Superintendent as to which municipality is responsible for the road involved. The law should require the Highway Superintendent to respond within 3 business days.

· If it turns out that the Highway Superintendent was wrong or somehow misled the attorney or party, the claimant should have a new 90 day period commencing with discovery of the error to file a new notice of claim and a short extension of the statute of limitations, if necessary.

· If the attorney or party does not make written inquiry as required above, after being notified by counsel for the municipality of the requirement or if the attorney or party prosecutes the claim after being notified by the Highway Superintendent that the municipality has no responsibility for the road, the attorney and party shall be liable to the municipality for its costs to have its name removed from the suit including, but not limited to, a reasonable hourly charge for attorneys= fees, even if the attorney is on salary. Said reasonable hourly charge shall be equivalent to what is typical for litigation counsel defending insurance companies in such litigation.

· That the Clerk of this Legislature shall send a copy of this resolution to our New York State representatives, NYSAC and each other county in the state.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 203 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AMEND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO INCLUDE INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

WHEREAS, internet use among county employees is increasing, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Computer Coordination Committee that the county adopt an internet acceptable use policy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Policies and Procedures manual be amended by the addition of the following:

Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Introduction

The connection to the global Internet exists to facilitate the official work of Schuyler County. The Internet facilities and services will contribute broadly to the goals of the county.

The Internet connection and services are provided for employees and persons legitimately affiliated with the county for the efficient exchange of information and the completion of assigned responsibilities consistent with county goals and statutory responsibilities.

The use of the Internet facilities by any employee or other person authorized by the county must be consistent with this Acceptable Use Policy and security policies.

Principles of Acceptable Use

Schuyler County Internet users are required:

To respect the privacy of other users; for example, users shall not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files or data, belonging to other users, unless explicit permission to do so has been obtained.
To respect the legal protection provided to programs and data by copyright and license.
To protect data from unauthorized use or disclosure as required by state and federal laws and county regulations.
To respect the integrity of computing systems: for example, users shall not use or develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damage or alter the software components of a computer or computing system.
To safeguard their accounts and passwords. Any user changes of password must follow published guidelines for good passwords. Accounts and passwords are normally assigned to single users and are not to be shared with any other person without authorization. Users are expected to report any observations of attempted security violations.

Unacceptable Use

It is not acceptable to use Schuyler County Internet facilities:

For activities unrelated to the county's goals;
For activities unrelated to official assignments and/or job responsibilities;
For any illegal purpose;
To transmit threatening, obscene or harassing materials or correspondence;
For unauthorized distribution of data and information;
To interfere with or disrupt network users, services or equipment;
For private purposes such as marketing or business transactions;
For solicitation for religious and political causes;
For unauthorized not-for-profit business activities;
For private advertising of products or services; and
For any activity meant to foster personal gain.

County Rights

Pursuant to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (18 USC 2510 et seq), notice is hereby given that there are NO facilities provided by this system for sending or receiving private or confidential electronic communications. System administrators have access to all mail and user access requests, and will monitor messages as necessary to assure efficient performance and appropriate use. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to the appropriate authorities.

The county reserves the right to log network use and monitor file server space utilization by users and assumes no responsibility or liability for files deleted due to violation of file server space allotments.

The county reserves the right to remove a user account from the network.

The county will not be responsible for any damages. This includes the loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by negligence, errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained is at the user's risk. Any computer connected to a network should have anti-virus software installed. The county makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, with regard to software obtained from this system.

The county reserves the right to change its policies and rules at any time. The county makes no warranties (expressed or implied) with respect to Internet service, and it specifically assumes no responsibilities for:

The content of any advice or information received by a user outside the county or any costs or charges incurred as a result of seeking or accepting such advice;

Any costs, liabilities or damages caused by the way the user chooses to use his/her county Internet access;

Any consequences of service interruptions or changes, even if these disruptions arise from circumstances under the control of the county. The county's Internet services are provided on an as is, as available basis.

Enforcement and Violations

This policy is intended to be illustrative of the range of acceptable and unacceptable uses of the Internet facilities and is not necessarily exhaustive. Questions about specific uses related to security issues not enumerated in this policy statement, reports of specific unacceptable uses, or other questions about appropriate use should be directed to your supervisor.

The county will review alleged violations of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy on a case-by-case basis. Clear violations of the policy which are not promptly remedied will result in termination of Internet services for the person(s) at fault, and referral for disciplinary actions as appropriate.

Schuyler County
INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE FORM

Acknowledgment and Request

I have read and understand the attached Schuyler County Internet Acceptable Use Policy and agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement. I understand that non-compliance with this agreement can result in immediate suspension of any and/or all network access as well as investigation, and/or referral for disciplinary action.

I also understand that logging and monitoring of keystrokes and other monitoring activities may occur.

I will not share this Internet access with anyone else unless authorized to do so. I am responsible for any activity attributable to my Internet access.

Name _________________________________________________________________

Title _________________________________________________________________

Department _________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________

Telephone _________________________________________________________________

Signature _________________________________________________________________

Date _________________________________________________________________

Do you currently have an Internet browser installed on your PC? ________________________________

Please describe briefly what uses you hope to make of your Internet connection.

Internet usage will not be authorized without department head approval. Authorization will extend indefinitely unless otherwise notified.

Approved By:

Printed Name _________________________________________________________________

Title _________________________________________________________________

Signature _________________________________________________________________

Date ____________________________________

***************************** For Office Purposes **********************************

Date Application Received _____________________Date Access Installed ____________________

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 204 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 2/LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF THE YEAR 1998 SETTING FOUR-YEAR STAGGERED TERMS OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law setting four-year staggered terms of the Schuyler County Legislature was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held May 11, 1998, 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/Local Law No.4 of the year 1998, 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/Local Law No. 4 of the year 1998, together with the required text thereof in the official county newspaper.

LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 2/LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF THE YEAR 1998

For four-year staggered terms of the Schuyler County Legislature.

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 (4) years.

STAGGERED TERMS In each of the three (3) Election Districts heretofore established in the County of

OF OFFICE Schuyler, the successful candidates for election to the County Legislature shall be elected to staggered four (4) year terms as follows:

DETERMINATION OF No later than June 8, 1998, the Chairman of the Legislature shall conduct a

STAGGERED TERMS drawing for determination of the initial staggered terms for successful candidates in the three (3) Election Districts as follows:

A. Prior to the June, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Legislature, the County Attorney shall secretly prepare slips bearing the designations: "DISTRICT I@, 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 8, 1998, 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 (4) years; the second three (3) years; and the remaining district two (2) years.

1. The District having been drawn for a four (4) year term in accordance with the above procedure shall be elected for a term of four (4) years at the election of the legislature seats to be held in the year 1999 and shall be likewise elected for terms of four (4) years in the election to be held in the year 2003 and successively at four (4) year intervals thereafter.

2. The District having been drawn for a three (3) year term in accordance with the above procedure shall be elected for a term of three (3) years at the election of the legislature seats to be held in the year 1999, but shall be elected for a term of four (4) years in the election to be held in the year 2002 and successively at four (4) year intervals thereafter.

3. The District having been drawn for a two (2) year term in accordance with the above procedure shall be elected for a term of two (2) years at the election of the legislature seats to be held in the year 1999, but shall be elected for a term of four (4) years in the election to be held in the year 2001 and successively at four (4) year intervals thereafter.

COUNTY ATTORNEY/ The term of the County Attorney and the Clerk of the Legislature shall be four

LEGISLATIVE CLERK (4) years beginning on January 1, 2000. The terms of any other officer whose term is determined by reference to that of the Legislature shall likewise be four (4) 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, 1998. If 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.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 205 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PLAIN PAPER FAX MACHINE - LEGISLATURE

WHEREAS, the Legislative Office had monies budgeted for new chairs and obtained the new chairs at a considerable savings, and

WHEREAS, the Clerk would like to apply the savings towards the purchase of a plain paper fax machine, removing the need to budget for the same in 1999.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature be hereby authorized to purchase a plain paper fax machine, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $500 from Legislature account no. 1010.206-Chairs to account no. 1010.260-Fax Machine.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 206 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE ONE-WEEK SALES AND USE TAX CLOTHING EXEMPTION

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Schuyler County Legislature as follows:

SECTION 1. Receipts from sales of and consideration given or contracted to be given for purchases of clothing exempt from state sales and compensating use taxes pursuant to paragraph 30 of subdivision (a) of section 1115 of the tax law shall also be exempt from sales and compensating use taxes imposed in this jurisdiction.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately and shall apply to sales made and uses occurring during the period commencing September 1, 1998 and ending September 7, 1998, although made or occurring under a prior contract.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 207 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approve the appointment of the following individuals to the Schuyler County Youth Board effective immediately and terminating December 31, 2000:

Linda Horgan, Town of Montour
Richard Hurley, Town of Orange
Sharon Bingell, Town of Reading
Jean Kosty, Town of Tyrone
John Vona, Village of Watkins Glen
Dr. Robert Hudzinski, Bradford Central School
Brittany Loughlin, Jeff Carson & Lucas Schock, Odessa-Montour Central School

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 208 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approve the appointment of Harry Morgan as the Town of Reading representative and Patricia Lisk as the Village of Odessa representative to the Schuyler County Planning Commission effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1998.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 209 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE SECTION 18 ANNUAL GRANT APPLICATION

WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler is submitting a request for a grant of funds to the New York State Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 18 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 as amended, for a project to provide for public mass transportation service for Schuyler County, the Villages of Montour Falls and Watkins Glen and the Towns of Montour and Hector by the Chemung County Transit System for the 1998 fiscal year, and

WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler and the State of New York have entered into a continuing Agreement for a ten-year period which authorizes the undertaking of the Project and payment of the Federal Share, identified as State contract C001944.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute on behalf of the County of Schuyler the annual grant application and progress and complete the above named Project; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 210 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: DECLARE THE MONTH OF MAY AS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH

WHEREAS, the Seneca Chiefs Motorcycle Club is dedicated to the elimination of automobile-motorcycle accidents, and

WHEREAS, the Seneca Chiefs Motorcycle Club is engaged in education programs to make the public more aware of the motorcyclist and the safe operation of the motorcycle on the highways, and

WHEREAS, the Seneca Chiefs Motorcycle Club is celebrating motorcycle safety on May 23rd, to call to the attention of the community the vast number of motorcycles that are on the highways, and to help promote public safety.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature proclaims the month of May, 1998 AMotorcycle Safety Awareness Week@ in Schuyler County.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 211 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: RESOLUTION ENDORSING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

WHEREAS, Campaign Finance Reform is a Bi-partisan issue of great importance to the survival of our republican democracy, and

WHEREAS, the McCain-Feingold bill which would have brought partial reform to the use of Asoft money@ the unregulated and unlimited large amounts of money given to the national parties by corporations, special interest groups, labor unions, and individual millionaires was stalled in the Senate this Spring, and

WHEREAS, a House version of the McCain-Feingold bill called HR 3526 or the Shays-Meehan Bill is presently moving through the House and will be considered by the full house by May 13 and is endorsed by our Congressman Amo Houghton.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature wholeheartedly support this Bi-partisan effort to bring the political process back into the hands of the people by endorsing the efforts of Shays, Meehan and Houghton to eliminate the use of soft money in the national elections.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 212 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH MICHAEL KRUSEN FOR MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY PLAN STUDY

WHEREAS, the Legislature agrees that there is a need to review the Management/Confidential Salary Plan in a timely manner for budget purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a Letter of Agreement with Michael Krusen for consultant services relative to revising the Schuyler County Management/Confidential Salary Plan at a cost of $2,500, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $2,500 from the 1998 budgeted funds for salary increases into Legislative account no. 1010.435-Professional Fees & Services.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler said he is opposed to this Resolution for three reasons. First, the $2,500 is not in this year=s budget. Employees last year were told that salary and grade issues would be addressed in 1998. Second, we need to honor the working agreement that we presently have and live up to it. The employees should not be told that the plan has to be fixed first. Third, we need to develop a new process of problem solving and encourage conversation and communication with department heads and legislators. Not unlike the way the budget process was done last year. We should not hire someone else to do this for us, we should work with the department heads ourselves. He will be voting no on this Resolution tonight.

Legislator Young stated that she has been working on an alternative plan. She feels they can do it themselves and use the $2,500 to apply to changes in salaries.

Legislator Thurston said he has seen Legislator Young=s spreadsheet. He feels they need to give her a month or so to complete it. Should we table this Resolution for a month.

Legislator Gifford said he is in favor of this contract. Mr. Krusen brings with him a scope of expertise.

Legislator Little said he honestly does not have the time to do this in a timely manner.

VOTE: Passed 5-2. Noes: Young, Bleiler.

RESOLUTION NO. 213 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF A BRIDGE IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $398,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $398,000 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 replacement of the County Route 13 Bridge over Jackson Creek in the Town of Cayuta in and for the County of Schuyler, New York, including, as applicable, acquisition of land or rights in land, and retaining walls and approaches thereto, and other improvements incidental thereto, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $398,000, it being hereby determined that such replacement bridge shall be constructed of concrete.

Section 2. SEQR Determination: It is hereby determined that the aforesaid purpose constitutes a Type II action under the SEQR regulations of the State of New York which, by definition, will not have a significant impact upon the environment.

Section 3. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of not exceeding $398,000 bonds of said County hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law; provided, however, that the power to appropriate 1998 fund balances to defray such cost, including the power to redeem any or all obligations issued pursuant to this resolution from such 1998 fund balances, is hereby delegated to the County Treasurer.

Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object 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. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the 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 bonds with substantially level or declining annual 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 7. 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 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 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

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 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 214 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPOINTMENT - LOAN COMMITTEE FOR THE CANAL CORRIDOR INITIATIVE GRANT

WHEREAS, it is with regret that the Legislature accepts the resignation of Audrey Manchester from the Loan Committee for the Canal Corridor Initiative Grant for personal reasons.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve the replacement of Audrey Manchester with Connie West as a member of the Loan Committee for the Canal Corridor Initiative Grant effective immediately.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 215 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE REINSTATEMENT INTO COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Schuyler County Policies and Procedures state that any retiree eligible for health insurance coverage, who is required to pay a portion of the premium must make insurance premium payments when due. If payments are 30 days delinquent, the coverage shall be canceled and eligibility for coverage terminated, and

WHEREAS, a Schuyler County retiree was delinquent in paying her health insurance premium to the Personnel Office and her coverage was terminated, and

WHEREAS, reinstatement to the health insurance program has been requested and may only be done by resolution of the Legislature, and

WHEREAS, this Legislature has duly considered the circumstances surrounding the request for reinstatement and approves reinstatement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approves the reinstatement of Cecelia DeBolt into the County=s health insurance program as a retiree upon payment of any insurance costs incurred on her behalf by the County due to the cancellation process and the reinstatement hereby approved.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 216 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AMEND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

WHEREAS, since the adoption of the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, it has been determined there are several conflicts in the present policy, and

WHEREAS the Management and Finance Committee has agreed that the present policy should be reviewed and County legal counsel opinion was sought, and

WHEREAS, after legal counsel recommendations, the necessary changes were made as per attached copy of revised policy dated April 30, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached revised (4/30/98) Drug-Free Workplace Policy be placed in effect immediately.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Schuyler County is a federal grant recipient within the meaning of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and is required to take certain steps toward maintaining, and to certify to granting federal agencies that it maintains, a drug-free workplace. In addition the County recognizes a drug and alcohol dependency as an illness and potentially a major health problem for all employees. Accordingly the County adopts the following policy.

1. The County prohibits its employees from engaging in, the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illegal substances in the workplace. On-duty possession or use of alcohol in a County building is also prohibited. Any employee engaged in such prohibited conduct, or convicted of a crime involving a workplace drug violation, shall be subject to discipline, up to and including discharge. The County will weigh all relevant facts and circumstances and will consider relevant legal constraints in reaching a decision as to discipline. Without regard to, and independent of, its decision to impose discipline, the County retains the right to require that a covered employee who engages in prohibited conduct participate in, and successfully complete, a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program. As a condition of continued employment under a federal grant, covered employees must report to their immediate Supervisor within five (5) days any criminal conviction for a workplace drug violation. In addition, any employee required to drive a licensed motor vehicle or operate motorized equipment as part of his/her employment, must report any alcohol or drug related convictions which restrict his/her driving privileges, in any way whatsoever, whether such conviction occurred on or off County premises or while conducting County or personal business. The term "conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contenders) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of State, Federal or Local criminal drug or alcohol statues.

2. Nothing contained in this policy statement concerning covered employees shall be construed to limit, or in any way restrict, the County's treatment of drug/alcohol-related incidents involving any of its employees.

3. The County supports a drug/alcohol-free awareness and education process to keep employees informed about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace and to reinforce view the County's commitment to maintenance of a drug/alcohol-free workplace, as well as the penalties that may be imposed on employees for drug and alcohol abuse violations. In addition, the drug/alcohol-free process will apprize employees of the availability of drug and alcohol rehabilitation counseling through the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic and other community agencies as may be appropriate and will review with employees relevant services available.

4. All employees shall be provided with a copy of this policy statement and shall be required to acknowledge in writing to the County receipt of this policy.

It is the intent of the County that possession or use of any illegal drugs will be reported to law enforcement officials and that penalties for violations of this policy be imposed as follows:

1. Possession of intoxicants or drugs (except with a doctor's prescription) on County property.

a. First Offense: Recommendation for counseling services, with written progress report within three months and written reprimand; or two weeks suspension without pay.
b. Second Offense: Two weeks suspension without pay, continued counseling with written progress report within three months; or discharge.

c. Third Offense: Discharge.

2. Working under the influence of intoxicants or drugs (except with a doctor's prescription).

a. First Offense: Two weeks suspension without pay and recommendation for counseling services with written progress report within three months; or discharge.

b. Second Offense: Discharge.

3. Selling of drugs and/or intoxicants on County property.

a. First Offense: Discharge.

At Orientation a new employee will receive a copy of the policy and be required to sign the following statement as a condition of employment.

I have received this policy and agree to abide by its terms.

Date:_________________ Signature of Employee:___________________________

DISCUSSION: Legislator Thurston asked if this Resolution has been approved by the Union. Legislator Bleiler stated that it has not, it is a federal law that requires us to have this policy in place. Attorney Coleman explained that some errors were caught and the wording is being changed to reflect that.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 217 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AMEND SCHUYLER COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - DATE OF HIRE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES

WHEREAS, orientation of new employees is required and consumes considerable periods of time, and

WHEREAS, there is a more efficient process for orientation which is used by at least three of our contiguous counties.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that all newly hired employees shall begin work on the first work day of a pay period and that a group process will be implemented for orientation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Personnel Officer may decide that an exception to this policy is appropriate in extenuating circumstances upon request of an appointing authority, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Schuyler County Policies and Procedures shall be amended by the addition of this policy.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 218 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD 13 BRIDGE OVER JACKSON CREEK, B.I.N. #3332290, TOWN OF CAYUTA

WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and Public Works Committee directed the Legislative Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of County Road 13 Bridge over Jackson Creek, B.I.N. #3332290, and

WHEREAS, bids were opened May 6, 1998 and reviewed with the recommendation being made by Hunt Engineers to accept the low bid from Silverline Construction.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accept the low bid from Silverline Construction for the construction of County Road 13 Bridge over Jackson Creek, B.I.N. #3332290 at the low bid price of $379,581.00, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected with a note of appreciation for their participation:

A.L. Blades & Sons, Inc. $486,437.38
G. DeVincentis & Son Construction $417,000.00
R. DeVincentis Construction $434,000.00
Procon Contracting, LLC $484,000.00
Vector Construction Corp. $486,777.00

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:

Legislator Thurston reported on the Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee. The Motorcycle Safety Awareness group is having a small get together on May 23, 1998. He will be presenting the Resolution to them that day.

Legislator Little reported on the Public Works Committee. They are developing a 1999 budget as means of goals for 1999 and beyond.

Legislator Young reported on the Human Services Committee. She thanked Kirk Smith and Sue Brill for taking over the Summer Youth Employment Program. They are doing an outstanding job for this county.

Legislator Gifford reported on the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee. John Czamanske has been working on the CDBG Grants. The new Director of SCOPED, Susan Payne, will be attending the next committee meeting. Steve Dennis from Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board (STC) has been working on facilities infrastructure for municipalities and investigating what funding is available.

Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management and Finance Committee. The Department Heads had their first JET training class. The evaluation forms filled out after the class indicated they wanted to continue with the program. There are two more workshops being scheduled on communication skills and managing change. The question about having all of the employees in the Management/Confidential Salary Plan included in the training is being addressed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

Legislator Gifford request a motion to approve the Chairman of the Legislature to sign a grant application for community development which has to do with the Catharine Valley Bike Trail for $30-50,000. STC is filing the application. Chairman Hastings explained that this is a joint venture with Chemung County. There is another grant for $1,800 for the Village of Montour, Village of Watkins Glen and the Village of Millport to appoint someone to be trained on leadership. This would be a boom for tourism.

MOTION by Legislator Little to authorize the Chairman of the Legislature to sign both grant applications, SECOND by Legislator Young. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Tom Ryan asked how much money the county received for the park renovations from the State. The Clerk of the Legislature stated that $75,000 was matching funds and another $54,000 came from Senator Kuhl. The County Treasurer said that they have not received all of the money yet.

The Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 8, 1998

The June 8, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Little and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Casey Creamer asked the legislators what it was they were supporting in Resolution No. 222. Chairman Hastings explained that the local farmers lack the ability to get their work done because there are such tough laws for immigrants. This Resolution will make it easier to control. Legislator Gifford stated that the farmers would be able to check credentials. Currently immigrants are using fake green cards and fake credentials. Casey asked if it would be more paperwork for the farmers. Legislator Karius said no more than what they currently have to do. Legislator Gifford said that this will be more proof positive. Casey asked the legislators if they had read the bill that they will be supporting tonight. Chairman Hastings stated that the Farm Bureau asked them to support this Resolution without seeing the bill. Legislator Karius said that the Farm Bureau has studied the bill thoroughly.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTOR SUSAN SALLOUM:

Susan updated the Legislature on what the Chamber of Commerce is doing for the 1998 season. She listed a number of events coming up in Schuyler County. She also stated that the partnerships are the Chamber's strength. It is critical that everyone work together in the community. She thanked everyone for their support.

STAGGERED TERMS DETERMINATION:

Chairman Hastings announced that at this point she will draw the term limits for the districts as stated by the Staggered Term Local Law for legislators. Upon drawing, the four-year term is for District I, the three-year term is for District II, and the two-year term is for District III.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY AWARD PRESENTATION:

Legislator Young read aloud all of the activities and community functions the Stewart Family is involved in, and presented the couple with a Certificate of Recognition and County Key.

RESOLUTION NO. 219 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 11, 1998 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the May 11, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

VOTE: Passed 7-0. Abstain: Larison

RESOLUTION NO. 220 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: DECLARE ARMY TRUCK SURPLUS AND DONATE SURPLUS VEHICLE TO VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department has in its possession a surplus 1977 Dodge 4WD Army truck, and

WHEREAS, said vehicle is no longer required for County purposes, and

WHEREAS, the Village of Watkins Glen has expressed an interest in acquiring same for public purposes, and

WHEREAS, said acquisition is to be without consideration provided that the Village shall use the truck in

furtherance of a public purpose.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: Said truck is declared surplus in accordance with County Law Section 215, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department provide such vehicle to the Village of Watkins Glen, N.Y. without consideration, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any subsequent costs involving this vehicle be borne solely by the Village of Watkins Glen, N.Y.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked if all towns and villages were notified about this surplus vehicle. Chairman Hastings stated that the decision was based on the fact that the Village of Watkins Glen had been using the vehicle and there is no cost involved therefore no bidding was necessary or required. Legislator Young suggested that in the future if a department inherits something they notify all municipalities so that they may be able to bid on them. Legislator Karius said the county should make sure it does not get involved in a bidding war. Chairman Hastings suggested that the Public Works Committee look into a policy for this issue.

VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Young, Larison.

RESOLUTION NO. 221 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: BOND RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 8, 1998 AUTHORIZING IMPROVEMENTS IN AND FOR BUILDINGS OWNED BY THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, NEW YORK, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF ORIGINAL FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND APPARATUS, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $111, 000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $111,000 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. Improvements in and for buildings owned by the County of Schuyler, New York, including the acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $111,000.

Section 2. SEQR Determination: It is hereby determined that the aforesaid objects or purposes constitute 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 is by the issuance of not exceeding $111, 000 bonds of said County hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law; provided, however, that the power to appropriate 1998 fund balances to pay any part of such cost, including the power to redeem any or all obligations issued pursuant to this resolution from such 1998 fund balances, is hereby delegated to the County Treasurer.

Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes purpose is five (5) years, pursuant to subdivision 89 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. 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 annual 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 7. 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 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

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. 222A Motion by Young, Second by Bleiler.

RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 222 - FAILED

BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 222 be tabled for one month.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler stated that he can not vote on something he does not understand. Legislator Karius explained that local people do not want to do this work. Chairman Hastings stated that Bob Chadeayne from the Farm Bureau addressed the committee last month and to table this resolution now would be unfair. She suggested that the legislators obtain their information and get their answers before the regular meeting.

VOTE: Failed 2-6. Noes: Little, Karius, Gifford, Larison, Thurston, Hastings.

RESOLUTION NO. 222 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE KNOWN AS THE PILOT GUEST WORKER PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Agriculture and in particular, fruit and vegetable production is a major part of New York State=s economy contributing more than $4.35 million dollars last years, and

WHEREAS, fruit and vegetable farms in New York rely on migrant workers for a variety of tasks related to producing and harvesting these crops, and

WHEREAS, the migrant worker labor force is vitally important to the continued profitability and success of agriculture in New York, and

WHEREAS, the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the General Accounting Office both indicate that as much as 50 percent of New York=s migrant workers are presenting fraudulent documents to complete the I-9 process.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we request that Senators Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Alfonse D=Amato support and co-sponsor proposed legislation in the United States Senate known as the Pilot Guest Worker Program, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to United States President William J. Clinton, Senators Moynihan and D=Amato, and New York State Governor George E. Pataki.

VOTE: Passed 6-2. Noes: Young, Bleiler.

RESOLUTION NO. 223 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL TO SEND THREE SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTHS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMER CAMP

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature approves Environmental Management Council=s request to the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee to have the county support the youths in Schuyler County by committing to pay the registration fee for three students to attend a summer camp operated by the Department of Environmental Conservation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to pay for this expenditure in the amount of $600 by transferring said amount from contingency account no. 1990.500 to account no. 8510.495-Youth Programs.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 224 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: REQUEST HOME RULE LEGISLATION FOR FIREARMS, HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING POLICIES ON LAND ADJACENT TO THE CANAL WITHIN SCHUYLER COUNTY

WHEREAS, the New York State Canal System crosses the State from top to bottom and end to end while passing through urban, suburban and rural populations, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has in the past allowed hunting, fishing and trapping on land adjacent to the canal within the guidelines of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Thruway Authority has taken over the operational control of the canal and has passed a rule prohibiting the possession of firearms on land adjacent to the canal, and

WHEREAS, this rule precludes most forms of hunting ipso facto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby request of the New York State Legislature the right of home rule for the individual counties for the establishment of policies pertaining to the possession of firearms, hunting, fishing, and trapping on lands adjacent to the canal within the counties, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to members of the Seneca County delegation and to all New York State County Legislatures, New York State Fish and Wildlife Management Act Boards, the Intercounty Association of Western New York, the New York State Association of Counties, the New York State Thruway Authority, the Chair of the New York State Canal Corporation, and the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 224 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LEGISLATURE TO SIGN A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CANAL CORRIDOR INITIATIVE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that administration of the major, new Canal Corridor Initiative program requires a level of effort significantly greater than the scope of services described in the Planning and Community Development Management and Education Contract currently in effect between Schuyler County and Cornell Cooperative Extension.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Schuyler County will provide to Cornell Cooperative Extension from funds earmarked or allowable for program administration in the approved HUD grant, an amount not to exceed $50,000 over the three-year term covered by this Letter of Agreement, payable quarterly, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign a Letter of Agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County for the Administration of the Canal Corridor Initiative Program in an amount not to exceed $50,000, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 225 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ARC FOR TRANSPORTATION OF HANDICAPPED SENIORS - OFFICE FOR THE AGING

WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging is periodically in need of specialized transportation services including the use of wheelchair lift vehicles for transporting individuals referred through the Schuyler County Office for the Aging, and

WHEREAS, the Arc of Schuyler County is an approved contract carrier through the New York State Department of Transportation and has specialized transportation services available.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement for medical transportation services with Schuyler ARC, 203-204 Twelfth Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 from 6/1/98-12/31/98 at a rate of $5.00 per one-way trip within Schuyler County and $10.00 per one-way trip outside of Schuyler County; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 226 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.

RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF TAXES, TOWN OF TYRONE, TAX MAP # 49.11-2-21

WHEREAS, application for refund of 1998 real property taxes was made in accordance with Section 550 of the Real Property Tax Law for parcel 49.11-2-21, owned by Allen and Iva Ripley in the Town of Tyrone, and

WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Board of Assessors has indicated that there existed an error in essential fact as defined in Real Property Tax Law Section 550(3), and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Real Property Tax Service and the Governmental Operations Committee that the application be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1998 tax roll be corrected, and that the County Treasurer be hereby directed to issue a refund in the amount of $942.92, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer charge the Reserve for Uncollectible Taxes for $361.78, the Town of Tyrone for $102.47 for the Town tax and $48.24 for the Tyrone Fire District, and charge back the Dundee Central School District $430.43, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the Town of Tyrone and the Dundee Central School District.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 227 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE

WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Service no longer has use for several pieces of computer hardware.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that this County Legislature hereby declare as surplus the following items from the Real Property Tax Office and authorize the Real Property Tax Office to dispose of the same:

Used: Monitor Viewsonic 2, 13 inch FA# 00961
Inoperable: Keyboard Twinhead KB6251EA Serial # 95134595
Computer Twinhead Superset590/20V Serial # S1A005194
Printer Okidata GE5253A Serial # 809A0060754

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 228 Motion by Larison, Second by Karius.

RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH VIRTUAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. - REAL PROPERTY TAX AGENCY

WHEREAS, Virtual Information Systems, Inc. (VIS) is requesting permission to scan the County=s mylar tax maps, and

WHEREAS, VIS is also requesting quarterly updates of the county=s real property system assessment and inventory data, and

WHEREAS, in return for the above, VIS agrees to provide to the county three copies of the WINTAX 2000 service on CD-ROM along with quarterly updates of that software.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is authorized, to enter into a two year agreement with VIS as set forth above pending the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 229 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - RECORDS MANAGEMENT

WHEREAS, the Records Management office is in need of a new computer monitor and some additional equipment, and

WHEREAS, there is money available in the conference account no. 1460.0440-1466 for this purchase.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $1,000 from account no. 1460.0440-1466 to equipment account no. 1460.0208-1466, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Records Manager is authorized to purchase a new monitor and computer equipment, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Super VGH monitor (serial #3104002) and 486SX-25 computer equipment (serial #30250757) be declared surplus per County Law Section 215 and be placed in the County auction on July 11, 1998.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 230 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR ONE 1998 TRACTOR - HIGHWAY

WHEREAS, the Highway Department is in need of a new Tractor/Mower, and

WHEREAS, advertisement for bids of the same were made and opened at the Public Works Committee meeting, and

WHEREAS, five bids were received, with the lowest bidder not meeting the required specifications, delivery timetable, nor providing a current standard production machine.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Schuyler County Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee, the Schuyler County Legislature accept the following bid with trade in of a 1981 International Tractor Mower:

Tracey Road Equipment, East Syracuse, NY $52,383, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected:

RMC Equipment Co., Dundee, NY $49,428
S.C. Hansen, Horseheads, NY Alt. #1 $55,873
Alt. #2 $54,426
Alt. #3 $64,518

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 231 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

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, 1997 through March 31, 1998, 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 "A" attached hereto.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 233 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

RE: APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY DIRECTOR OF SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, the Director of the Schuyler County Youth Bureau is on indefinite medical leave and it is deemed necessary to fill the position on a temporary basis.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby appoint David M. Sanders, Jr. as the temporary Director of the Schuyler County Youth Bureau effective June 9, 1998 at an hourly salary of $13.50 for 17.50 hours per week.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young suggested that the Chairman of the Legislature write thank you notes to Priscilla Andrews, Hazel Rapalee and Phil Barnes for their work done on this issue.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 234 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE PERIOD 7/1/98-6/30/99 - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 193-98 authorized advertising for bids for transportation of preschool handicapped children, and

WHEREAS, bids were received and opened at the June 1, 1998 Management & Finance Committee meeting.

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, 1998 to June 30, 1999 in the amount of $48.00 per child per day be, and hereby is, accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid from Schuyler Arc for transportation of preschool handicapped children to and from Frank Pierce Early Childhood Center, SCT BOCES-Horseheads, U.C.P and Yates Arc from July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999 in the amount of $106.50 per child per day plus $5.00 for each additional child be, and hereby is, accepted, and

EXHIBIT "A"
MORTGAGE TAX DISTRIBUTION AMONG TOWNS AND VILLAGES
OCTOBER 1, 1997 THROUGH MARCH 31, 1998

In Assess Out Assess Total Value Total Dbid. Vill. Sh Town Share Distribution Percentage
Catharine 5,103,985 14,399,687 19,503,672 39,007,344 648.79 4,309.62 4,958.41 13.0847
Cayuta 16,152,034 16,152,034 32,304,068 2,728.25 2,728.25 0.0000
Dix WG 55,440,194 54,782,586 112,045,869 224,091,738 2,826.68 8,505.94 11,425.57 24.7400
Dix MF 1,823,089 92.95 0.8135
Hector 6,401,334 160,456,774 166,858,108 333,716,216 339.59 17,364.00 17,703.59 1.9182
Montour 1,050,259 11,037,276 27,338,038 54,676,076 185.61 6,781.98 9,662.78 1.9209
OD
Montour 15,250,503 2,695.19 27.8925
MF
Orange 21,198,865 21,198,865 42,397,730 4,360.23 4,360.23 0.0000
Reading 7,989,352 60,153,036 68,142,388 136,284,776 2,823.58 45,341.82 48,165.40 5.8622
Tyrone 87,794,471 87,794,471 175,588,942 6,443.15 6,443.15 0.0000

TOTALS 93,058,716 425,974,729 519,033,445 1,038,066,890 9,612.39 95,834.99 105,447.38 76.2320

APPROVED BY COMMITTEE: /s/ Delmar F. Bleiler, Jr.
/s/ Ernest E. Thurston
/s/ Richard L. Little
/s/ Thomas M. Gifford

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid from Schuyler Arc for transportation of preschool handicapped children to and from SCT BOCES-Watkins Glen from July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999 in the amount of $71 per child per day plus $5.00 for each additional child be, and hereby is, accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bids from Progressive Transportation Services and Birnie Transportation be hereby rejected, 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. Abstain: Gifford.

RESOLUTION NO. 235 Motion by Thurston, Second by Larison.

RE: DECLARE ITEMS SURPLUS - TREASURER=S DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the following items of equipment are inoperable and it was determined that it was not cost effective to repair:

Data General Terminal - Model #6683A - Serial #GG004043
Data General UPS - Model #10221 - Serial #9001 08 FB

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County Legislature hereby declare as surplus the equipment listed above and that they be turned over to the Building Maintenance Supervisor for disposal.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 236 Motion by Thurston, Second by Larison.

RE: ESTABLISH NEW REIMBURSABLE MEAL EXPENDITURES FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS, EMPLOYEES AND LEGISLATORS

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Management and Finance Committee, commencing

immediately, department heads, employees and Legislators may be reimbursed for meal expenditures upon presentation of properly documented vouchers (with original receipts) and signed travel requests as follows:

Breakfast $8.00
Lunch $13.00
Dinner $20.00, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforementioned amounts are the maximum amounts that will be paid for any one given meal except under one of the following circumstances:

1. You are required to purchase all three of your meals for a given day and have been authorized the maximum amount of $41.00, you may divide the cost any way you wish so long as the total meal allowance for the day does not exceed $41.00, however, you must have original receipts and approved travel request attached to your reimbursement voucher or reimbursement will be denied.

2. You are attending a conference, breakfast, lunch, dinner meeting or banquet outside the County for which you have no control over the cost of the meal or what can be ordered, but must purchase a ticket at the price offered and eat whatever is served. Under the aforementioned circumstances there will be no set limit for meal reimbursement, however, you must still attach to your reimbursement voucher either your original conference receipt or meal receipt and approved travel request or reimbursement will be denied.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young felt that if they did not pass this Resolution there would be more money in the budget for salary increases. She does not feel it is necessary to increase the rates. Legislator Karius also felt the rates should not be increased. Legislator Thurston stated that all they are doing is giving a larger allowance for each meal, they are not allowing them to spend more of their budget. Department Heads still know they can not go over their budget. This resolution does not give them a right to overspend. Legislator Bleiler said that this sets a limit and when the money in the budget is gone, it is gone.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 237 Motion by Thurston, Second by Bleiler.

RE: MOTION TO BRING FOUR (4) RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that four (4) Resolutions be brought to the floor.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 238 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: BOND RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 8, 1998 AUTHORIZING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF THE TIMBER BRIDGE SYSTEM OWNED BY THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, NEW YORK, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL IMPROVEMENTS, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $226,500, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $226,500 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 portion of the timber bridge system owned by the County of Schuyler, New York, including incidental improvements, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $226,500.

Section 2. SEQR Determination: It is hereby determined that the aforesaid specific object or purpose 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 is by the issuance of not exceeding $226,500 bonds of said County hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law; provided, however, that the power to appropriate 1998 fund balances to pay any part of such cost, including the power to redeem any or all obligations issued pursuant to this resolution from such 1998 fund balances, is hereby delegated to the County Treasurer; provided, further, however that to the extent that any Federal or State aid is received for such purpose, the amount of obligations to be issued pursuant hereto shall be reduced dollar for dollar.

Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific of object or purpose is five (5) years, pursuant to subdivision 35 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. 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 annual 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 7. 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 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

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. 239 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR EIGHT (8) TIMBER BRIDGE REPAIRS UNDER THE MULTI-MODAL PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 180-98 authorize advertisement for bids as referenced above, and

WHEREAS, three bids were received, opened and reviewed at a Special Public Works committee meeting June 5, 1998, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the County Highway Superintendent and LaBella Associates engineering firm, that the lowest bid be accepted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby accept the bid from Penn Yan Builders, P.O. Box 3, Penn Yan, NY 14527 in the amount of $226,211.05 for repairs to eight (8) timber bridges within Schuyler County, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following bids be rejected:

Silverline Construction $230,489.00
4299 Newtown Road
Burdett, NY 14818

G. DeVincentis & Son Construction $293,860.50
7 Belden Street
Binghamton, NY

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 240 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: DECLARING EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - PROBATION DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Probation Department no longer has use for several pieces of computer hardware.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that this County Legislature hereby declare as surplus the following items from the Probation Department and authorize the Probation Department to dispose of the same to be included in the July 11, 1998 auction:

Used:
Keyboard - _93 AcerK6311111285
Computer _386_ FCCPart15ID 1FAXDM2400lt
Monitor Shirasuna 032807538

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 241 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 215 of County Law, this County Legislature hereby declares the following items surplus in the Sheriff=s Department:

2- 1991 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles
1988 Chevrolet Caprice (junk condition)
1988 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup, 4 wheel drive with cap
1988 Chevrolet Station Wagon
1977 Ford Thunderbird
Kenmore Wash Machine
AB Dick Copy Machine (approximately 20+ years old)
Miscellaneous dark room equipment

All vehicles must have decals removed or painted over prior to removal from county property.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 242 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - PUBLIC HEALTH

BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 215 of County Law, this County Legislature hereby declares the following items surplus in the Watershed Department:

1987 Gray Dodge Aries Car - VIN #1B3BD3690HF291777
1987 Blue Dodge Aries Car - VIN #1B3BD36D8HF304700

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 243A Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 243 - FAILED

BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 243 be tabled for one month.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Larison stated that tabling this resolution means it would have to wait until the August Regular meeting for a vote and that is too long. Legislator Bleiler asked if this person had been notified. Bill Weiss, Commissioner of Social Services, said he asked her if she would be willing to accept the salary range and she said yes. She said she would be willing to start June 30, 1998. Legislator Thurston asked Bill if he needed this position right now. Bill said that this position has been vacant for six months and he really needs it filled. The Center for Governmental Research (CGR) report may or may not be done by July. He would like to lock this person in place, he would hate to lose her. Chairman Hastings explained that CGR is researching the possibility of having all youth services in one department and she feels the county should wait one month. Legislator Gifford explained that this position would be in charge of Children Services and Adult Services. Legislator Young said she is concerned because the Human Services Committee gave Bill the authorization to advertise and interview for this position and he did. She feels they would be sending mixed messages. The full Legislature may not support the report from CGR. Legislator Bleiler stated that Bill has done his job and he needs this position. It would be poor business to wait on this resolution. If the CGR study suggests otherwise, then they will have to deal with the issue then.

VOTE: Failed 2-6. Noes: Little, Young, Gifford, Bleiler, Larison, Thurston.

RESOLUTION NO. 243 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: SET SALARY - DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledge the appointment by William J. Weiss, Commissioner of Social Services, of Catherine Knobel as Deputy Commissioner of Social Services effective July 6, 1998 at an annual salary of $31,000.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:

Legislator Thurston reported on the Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee. He explained that the ad hoc committee on emergency services was not ready to make a presentation tonight, however, they will be making a presentation at the next Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee meeting. He said that a good example of the crisis they are in was a fire in Montour Falls this morning. There were four fire departments called out. On the fire ground, they had just enough people to handle the fire and there were no young people there. This is a big concern. The recent scare of tornadoes in Schuyler County went well. There was just minimal damage. He publicly thanked all of the volunteers, Bill Randolph, Emergency Management Director and Greg Mathews, Highway Superintendent for a job well done.

Legislator Little reported on the Public Works Committee. He said that the committee has worked on a list of projects for both departments and it seems to be going well.

Robert Burnside was asked to report on the Historical Society. He said they are very active and there are a lot of grants coming in. It is an ambitious program, they are forming a committee to get everyone involved. Barbara Bell will be leaving "The Journal" and each town historian will be asked to give one feature item a year on its town towards "The Journal".

Legislator Karius reported on the Agricultural Farmland Protection Board. They are currently working on Agricultural District #3.

Legislator Gifford reported on Community Development & Natural Resources Committee. He commended David Lisk, Building Maintenance Supervisor, of doing a great job at Seneca Harbor Park. He reported that Chairman Hastings was instrumental in the award of $7,000 for the Catharine Valley Bike Trail. It was one of five projects submitted to Southern Tier Central (STC) and is now before the Governor for his approval. The County Planner will be doing a comprehensive plan for the county with the help of the Planning Commission. The new director of SCOPED started yesterday.

Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management and Finance Committee. The management training process is continuing with Communications and Managing Change in June and July, respectively. The committee is looking at different formats for Employee Assistance Programs and finding out the interest. We need to take action on the state early retirement incentive. The committee has agreed upon the previous year=s budget format for this year's workshops.

Legislator Larison reported on the Governmental Operations Committee. The county has a problem coming up this year with the two-year foreclosure notice versus three-year and we need to let the public know. The Committee found a way to do the scanning in-house for the Board of Elections Office by utilizing the Records Manager which has proven to be very cost-effective. The Forest Practice Board elected him as their new Treasurer. The Forest Practice Board looks at foresting practice in state parks and lands.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 18, 1998

The June 18, 1998 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Young and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present, except Legislator Bleiler who was excused and Legislator Thurston who was absent. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 244 Motion by Little, 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 items of business:

1. Authorize Contract with Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneer Service for County Auction.

1. Declare Equipment Surplus - Highway Department

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 245 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ROY TEITSWORTH, INC. AUCTIONEER SERVICE FOR COUNTY AUCTION

WHEREAS, it is necessary pursuant to Section 215 of County Law that the county declare equipment surplus, and

WHEREAS, in order for the county to properly dispose of this property it needs to hold an auction.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a county auction be set for Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 9:00 a.m., to be held at the Schuyler County Highway Department, 910 Decatur Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign an agreement with Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneer Service for conducting a county auction on July 11, 1998 at a fee of 10% of the total sale of equipment of all municipalities participating less a payment for use of county property; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 246 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 215 of County Law, this County Legislature hereby declares the following items surplus from the Highway Department for inclusion in the county auction:

1987 Ford F-700 24,500 GVW Stake Body 5+2 Speed
1961 Brockway Tractor/Single Axle, Winch
1966 International Single Axle Dump 4X4
1981 Ford F-350 1 Ton Dump 4X2
1972 Hough Loader 3 yard Bucket Model 80
1985 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck 4X2
1976 Brockway Tandem Axle Tractor, AB Diesel
(2) 14' Material/Salt V Box Spreaders (BMS Manufacturing)
1985 8' Ford Pickup Box
1970 Brockway Tandem Axle Dump AB
1977 DUOMQT Walk Behing Sheeps Foot Compactor
1953 24' Single Axle Trailer (Old CD Trailer)
6' Yard Hough General Purpose Bucket
(2) Wing Plows for Grader (Omaha Steel Works)
Austin Western 8' Grader Plow
Hough 3 Yard Bucket
Fuel Tank Distributor S/N 910825 600 Gallons W/Gasboy Pump
60' X 12' Mobile Home Trailer
(100) 4" X 12" Tile Pipe
Grader Wing Tower Post W/Hydraulics
1957 Ford Model 850 Gas 4X4 Tractor W/4' Bucket
4" Water Pump w/4cyl. Wisconsin/Gorman Rupp S/N 195394
LeRoy Gas 4 Cylinder Enginer
7 HP Briggs & Stratton Enginer
(3) Gasboy Fuel Pump
3 Point Hitch Buss Saw
Air Operated I.R. 2000 pd Hoist
Homelite Gas 10 HP Enginer
(8) Calcium Tanks 10' /Fiberglass
1 Way Fink 10' Snow Plows S/N 440-298KP
Viking 12' Wing Snow Plows
(2) 8' Delta Tool Box
Sun Volt Amphere Tester Model Vat-26 S/N 41A8938
Sun Performance Analyzer S/N 18A164 Model 1011
(2) 4 Ton Floor Jacks Black Hawk
Hunter Model 136-81-1 Electronic Wheel Balancer S/N 746182J
1" Air Drive Impact Wrench Chicag
o Pneumatic S/N 344223
(4) Mack Front Spoke Wheels
(3) Air Conditioners
Cummings 250 Diesel Motor
1986 Ford Pickup F250 4X2
(2) Grader Scarifiers
100 Gal. Portable Fuel Tank w/pump
Numerous Parts for 1964 Bucyrus Erie Shovel Crane

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

Chairman Hastings requested a motion from the floor to direct the Personnel Officer to proceed with the Early Retirement Incentive for the July, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Legislature.

MOTION by Legislator Gifford to direct the Personnel Officer to proceed with the Early Retirement Incentive, SECOND by Legislator Little. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes.

Legislator Gifford informed the Legislature that a motion came out of the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee Wednesday, June 17, 1998 to direct the Chairman of the Legislature to sign the 1998 Solid Waste/Recycling Contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County without the County Attorney's approval. Chairman Hastings requested a formal motion from the full board.

MOTION by Legislator Little, SECOND by Legislator Karius. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes.

The Meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

REGULAR MEETING
JULY 13, 1998

The July 13, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Karius and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present, except Legislators Thurston and Little who were excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Daniel J. DeWitt stated that his family is unable to find a smoke free place in Schuyler County. He has allergies and is a former smoker himself. He is amazed that Schuyler County has not already enacted an ordinance. He believes the county should set an example by passing a simple resolution to show the citizens where our representatives stand on this issue. He urged the Legislature to pass a resolution to urge businesses to establish a smoke free environment, especially restaurants.

Lory Peck said that he recently met with Assemblyman Winner and he feels the State is not going to do anything regarding legislation prohibiting smoking in public areas because they feel it should be done on a county level. There are currently three restaurants in Schuyler County that are smoke free, Jerlando=s Restaurant, the Wildflower Cafe and the Professor=s Place.

Steven Smollen listed some statistics on people who die from cigarette smoke. He also stated that most restaurants want to become smoke free by legislation. They want an even playing field and want the county to enforce it. Not all workers are protected by the clean indoor air act. There is one large group, waiters and waitresses, that have no choice but to breath the smoke filled air. The restaurant owners do not have a choice on other issues, why allow them to serve bad air. A law needs to be initiated.

Casey Creamer stated that he was glad to have the option to quit smoking. He does not feel the facts stated here tonight are true. He can not believe that nine out of ten kids smoke. There should be no need for legislation. Anyone in business would know that they should do this themselves to get more business.

Robert Burnside said he is a former smoker and he loved it. He quit by choice and no one told him he had to do it. He is worried, not everything can be legislated.

Linda Jorgensen agrees that smoke-free environments may not be a legislative issue. The young people have to be considered. We should be role models for the youth. If children see less smoking it will keep them healthier and may influence them not to smoke.

Bob DeWitt said that no one is challenging the right to smoke anywhere, they are challenging where it affects public health.

Kristen Stone feels this issue should be a choice, people can choose which places they want to go to.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY AWARD PRESENTATION:

Legislator Bleiler read aloud all of the activities and community functions the Stone Family is involved in, and presented the family with a Certificate of Recognition and County Key.

PRESENTATION BY MARTHA TWARKINS FROM THE FINGER LAKES NATIONAL FOREST:

Martha Twarkins gave a brief overview of the National Forest and where they are located. She handed out a summary of what the National Forest has to offer. She also gave an update of the projects that are in the making. They would like to use the forest for different activities to bring the tourists in during the off season.

MOTION by Legislator Gifford to waive the Rules to allow the Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Coalition to make a presentation in lieu of Legislator Karius reporting during the Standing Committee reports, SECOND by Legislator Bleiler. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes. Chairman Hastings stated that the coalition is allowed three to four minutes for their presentation and explained that she and Legislator Karius had a discussion about when the coalition could speak. The Clerk of the Legislature has placed the Coalition on the agenda for November, whether the coalition chooses to come or not. Loretta deferred to Legislator Karius to what she deemed appropriate, and apologized if they came across as persistent. Legislator Karius had hoped to allow nine minutes for the Coalition to show a video. Legislator Gifford stated that the committee meeting is the appropriate place for the video. Legislator Karius said that she feels every legislator should be able to view the video. She stated that this discussion has already gone through her committee and the committee recommended that it come to the full Legislature.

MOTION by Legislator Young to allow the coalition to show their nine minute video, SECOND by Legislator Karius. Motion failed four ayes to two noes. Noes. Larison, Hastings.

Chairman Hastings said she would still allow the Coalition to say a few words.

Loretta Casey-Sotherden, Director of the Coalition, reported that they recently conducted a survey to the public for their input on smoking. Three hundred and twenty-six respondents revealed a strong support for smoke free environments. There are concerns about the youth, children with asthma and the cost involved in tobacco related illness. She feels that the Legislature should be responsible and listen to the public and pass a resolution. Chairman Hastings explained that Legislator Karius as Chairman of the Health Services Committee needs to have the resolution go through her committee first.

RESOLUTION NO. 247 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 8, 1998 REGULAR MEETING AND THE JUNE 18, 1998 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the June 8, 1998 Regular Meeting and the June 18, 1998 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 248 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.

RE: ANNUAL UPDATE OF THE PINS DIVERSION PLAN

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 Public Safety 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 update.

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 by 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 continue to serve in that capacity.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 249 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND PURCHASE OF RADAR UNITS - SHERIFF

WHEREAS, it is necessary to replace three obsolete radar units in the Sheriff=s Department, and

WHEREAS, approval has been given by the Department of Motor Vehicles, Governor=s Traffic Safety Committee, to utilize Stop DWI reserve funds to purchase new radar units.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $6,000 from the Stop DWI reserve account to account no. 3315.272 for the purchase of radar units in the Sheriff=s Department.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 250 Motion by Karius, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO WRITE-OFF OUTSTANDING PAST DUE BALANCES IN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Highway Department billed other municipalities in 1994 and to date these bills are not paid, and

WHEREAS, the Highway Department is now providing shared services to other local, town and village agencies.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Schuyler County Highway Superintendent and Public Works Committee, this Legislature hereby authorize the County Treasurer to write-off the following outstanding past due balances in the Highway Department, as follows:

VOUCHER NO. COUNTY ROAD MACHINERY TOTAL

776 $ 130.20 $ 96.64 $ 226.84

785 274.58 46.12 320.70

807 165.97 30.02 195.99

812 1,563.51 2,921.91 4,485.42

TOTALS $2,134.26 $3,094.69 $5,228.95

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 251 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH HUNT ENGINEERING - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, the Rural Urban Center is in need of duct work replacement, and

WHEREAS, Hunt Engineers has agreed to provide engineering services for this project in an amount not to exceed $4,875, and

WHEREAS, funding for this contract will come from the capital project that was approved by Resolution 221-98.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize the Chairman of the Legislature to sign the aforementioned contract, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 252 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE PROCEDURE FOR ADVERTISEMENT OF PAPER AND PLASTIC PRODUCTS - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, the paper and plastic requirement for the County has been bid in accordance with the Purchasing policy annually, and

WHEREAS, funds are budgeted annually in the appropriate budgets.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby direct the Clerk of the Legislature to advertise paper and plastic bids as needed, and the Purchasing Department to compile the actual bids for the paper and plastic needs on a continual basis, to satisfy the yearly bidding procedures.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 253 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: NEW YORK TOURIST PROMOTION ACT DESIGNATION BY COUNTY OF OFFICIAL TOURIST PROMOTION AGENCY 1998-99

WHEREAS, the New York State Matching Grants Program is designated to encourage tourism promotion throughout the regions of New York State, and

WHEREAS, in the past, the State of New York has appropriated funds for this purpose in its Commerce Department budget, and

WHEREAS, the guidelines for this local assistance program encourages counties to appoint a Regional Tourist Promotion Agency, and

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce has, by Legislative Resolution No. 209-97 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 tourism promotion organization since its inception, and

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce has requested to be designated as the County=s Tourism Agency for the 1998-99 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 1998-99 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 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 York State Commerce Department budget for 1998-99, 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 and the Finger Lakes Association.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 254 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: DIRECT THE SCHUYLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO PREPARE A COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

WHEREAS, planning for the immediate and long-range protection, enhancement, growth and development of Schuyler County requires a coordinated and comprehensive approach, and

WHEREAS, a number of organizations in the County have begun individual assessment and planning initiatives that have County-wide implications, and

WHEREAS, Chapter 451, Section 239 of the Laws of the State of New York authorizes the preparation of county comprehensive plans.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Planning Commission is hereby directed to prepare a proposed county comprehensive plan for consideration by the Schuyler County Legislature, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Planning Commission give priority to economic development, infrastructure and housing among other topics to be addressed by the proposed plan pursuant to Section 239-d, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Planning Commission maximize public input throughout the comprehensive plan process, and solicit cooperation and assistance from existing organizations including but not limited to SCOPED, the Schuyler County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, the Ad Hoc Housing Task Force, Schuyler County Water Quality Coordinating Committee, and STC Regional Planning and Development Board with the preparation of various plan elements, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Planning Commission is authorized to form committees and work groups, including representation from interests such as education not currently present on the Commission, to draft specific plan elements as needed, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Planning Commission is directed to prepare a detailed plan of work as well as an estimate of resources that may be necessary to support the effort for consideration by the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee at its September, 1998 monthly meeting, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission report monthly to the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee, through the Director of Planning and Community Development at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County, on its progress in carrying out this effort.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 255 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: AMEND THE 1998 COUNTY BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT TO THE AFFILIATED PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CONSULTANTS AGREEMENT - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, there is a need for additional services at the Mental Health Clinic, and

WHEREAS, the Mental Health Committee and the Community Services Board support the need and have included it in the 1998 Reinvestment Plan, and

WHEREAS, additional 100% reinvestment funding has been approved for these additional services at the Mental Health Clinic.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services is hereby authorized to execute an amendment to the agreement with Affiliated Psychological Services Consultants, P.C. to increase the agreement in an amount not to exceed $31,000, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to approve such amended agreement, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Schuyler County Treasurer to amend the 1998 county budget accordingly as follows:

REVENUE ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT
State Funds 4310-3490 $31,000
EXPENSE
Expenses 4310.435 $31,000

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 256 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SUSAN B. HAEFFNER 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 Susan B. Haeffner, to provide early intervention services, effective July 1, 1998, at rates set by the New York State Department of Health; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 257 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AMEND CONTRACT FOR NYSDOH LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT AND ESTABLISH 1998-99 BUDGET

WHEREAS, Schuyler County has a contract with the New York State Department of Health for its Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Grant from April 1, 1995 through March 31, 2000, and

WHEREAS, the Department of Health has awarded $25,000 for the third year of this grant contract, from April 1, 1998 through March 31, 1999.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an amendment to the agreement with the New York State Department of Health for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Grant from April 1, 1998 through March 31, 1999, in the amount of $25,000; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 1998-99 budget be established as follows:

$14,629.00 to account no. 4010.100-4052 - Personal Service
2,000.00 to account no. 4010.208-4052 - Computer Equipment
300.00 to account no. 4010.429-4052 - Supplies
300.00 to account no. 4010.433-4052 - Postage
300.00 to account no. 4010.440-4052 - Travel
300.00 to account no. 4010.472-4052 - P.R., Brochures
5,750.00 to account no. 4010.489-4052 - Fringe Benefits
2,000.00 to account no. 4010.579-4052 - Lead Testing
$25,579.00 TOTAL EXPENSES

-579.00 to fee revenue account no. 4010.1610-4052
$25,000.00 to grant revenue account no. 4010.4401-4052

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 258 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING AND HIRING OF TEMPORARY CLERICAL HELP IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Public Health Department needs temporary clerical help to assist the support staff due to a leave of absence in that department.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Public Health Department is authorized to advertise and hire temporary help or secure temporary clerical services through a temporary agency, at a cost not to exceed $3,000 from currently appropriated funds.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 259 Motion by Larison, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CREDIT COLLECTION SERVICE AGENCY - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, Schuyler County Department of Social Services was authorized by Resolution No. 240 presented at a Regular Meeting on August 12, 1996 to enter into an agreement with Media Financial Services for collection services on accounts with no activity for at least six months at the collection rate of 24% for any money paid on an account, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and

WHEREAS, Media Financial Services is no longer in business, and

WHEREAS, Credit Collection Services is a collection agency who has agreed to pursue collection on our accounts with the same collection rate and other terms as in our prior contract with Media Financial Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Department of Social Services and Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to enter into an agreement with Credit Collection Services from May 1, 1998 through April 30, 1999 for collection services on accounts with no activity for at least six months at the collection rate of 24% of any money paid on an account; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 260 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY

WHEREAS, the Veterans Service Agency has certain equipment in the office that is no longer needed, and

WHEREAS, the following list of equipment should be declared surplus and sold at the county auction to be held in 1999.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declare the following equipment in the Veterans Service Agency surplus:

IBM Selectric Typewriter, Serial #3817844
Telephone (Brown) Make/Model Unknown
GE Telephone Answering M
achine Model #2-9805A
ADDO-X Adding Machine
Cassette Book Machine, Model #C-76
Rolodex File (2), Model #3504-T w/key
Canon Copier, NP-210

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 261 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF TAXES, TOWN OF TYRONE, TAX MAP # 20.-1-23.111

WHEREAS, an application for a refund of 1998 real property taxes was made in accordance with Section 550 of the Real Property Tax law for parcel 20.-1-23.111, owned by Frank and Patricia Moskal in the Town of Tyrone, and

WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Board of Assessors has indicated that there existed an error in essential fact as defined in Real Property Tax Law Section 550(3)(c), and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Real Property Tax Service and the Governmental Operations Committee that the application be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1998 tax roll be corrected, and that the County Treasurer be hereby directed to issue a refund in the amount of $174.42, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer charge the Reserve for Uncollectible Taxes for $66.92, the Town of Tyrone for $18.96 for the Town tax, and $8.92 for the Tyrone Fire District, and charge back the Dundee Central School District $79.62, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the Town of Tyrone and the Dundee School District.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 262 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE COPIER LEASE CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH EASTERN COPY PRODUCTS

WHEREAS, Schuyler County has a contract with Eastern Copy Products to supply leased copiers, including maintenance and supplies, for a period of three years to expire January 6, 2000, and

WHEREAS, six copiers have been added to the contract since it=s inception with a minimum extension of nine months past the original contract rebid date of November 1999, and

WHEREAS, the additional remaining months represent a contract buyout of approximately $7,000 for any company wanting to participate in the rebid, and

WHEREAS, it seems very unlikely that bidding companies would buyout remaining contracts in order to participate in a bid.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize a twelve-month extension for the current copier lease contract to expire January 6, 2001.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 263 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 176-98 AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 176-98 authorized the purchase of pollution insurance coverage for the Shared Fuel Facility which would also benefit the county=s recycling program, and

WHEREAS, the insurance policies have come through separately, with the policy for the Shared Fuel Facility on hold until the facility is built, and

WHEREAS, the bill for the recycling program policy is due and owing immediately, and the funding mechanism for the Shared Fuel Facility will be addressed at a later date.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature approve the Chairman=s negotiation of the two policies for pollution coverage, one for the county=s recycling program and the other for the Shared Fuel Facility, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $1910.00 from account no. 1910.419-Worker=s Compensation to account no. 1910.319-Pollution Coverage for the policy covering the county=s recycling program.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 264 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: ADOPT RECORDS RETENTION AND DISPOSITION SCHEDULE CO-2 AS THE SUBJECT MATTER LIST FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER

WHEREAS, Article 6, Section 87 of the Public Officers Law requires that each municipality maintain a list, by subject matter, of all records in the possession of the municipality.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby adopt the Records Retention and Disposition Schedule CO-2, as prepared by the NYS Education Department, as the official Subject Matter List of the County of Schuyler and all departments and agencies thereof.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 265 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - DISTRICT ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, the District Attorney=s budget line item for office supplies is expended due to the cost of setting up a new office, and

WHEREAS, there are some unexpended funds in the equipment account.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to make the following account transfers:

FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT
1165.206-Chair 1165.431-Office Supplies $360.03
1165.210-Desk 1165.431-Office Supplies $ 32.00

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 266 Motion by Gifford, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR PAINTING OF THE COURT ROOM - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Court Room is in need of painting, and

WHEREAS, funding for this project will come from the capital project that was approved by Resolution 98-221.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor be authorized to advertise for bids for painting of the Court Room, with bid specifications available through the Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds office, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bids will be received until 3:30 p.m. on July 21, 1998, at the Schuyler County Legislative Office, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Bids will be opened at 3:45 p.m. that day and reviewed by the Public Works Committee. The County of Schuyler reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 267 Motion by Gifford, Second by Bleiler.

RE: EXTEND TERM OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AIDE POSITION - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 198 authorized the filling of a Community Services Aide position in the Department of Social Services for 30 hours per week through 6/30/98, and

WHEREAS, the Department has received additional funding under the AWork Now@ grant for continuation of this position, said position provides driver transportation services to the Mobile Work Crew, and

WHEREAS, the AWork Now@ funds are 100% monies requiring no local match.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the extension of the Community Services Aide position in the Department of Social Services for 30 hours per week at a 1998 salary of $7.88 per hour through 10/31/98.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 268 Motion by Gifford, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - REAL PROPERTY TAX AGENCY

WHEREAS, one of the computer battery backup units in the Real Property Tax Agency has recently become inoperable, and

WHEREAS, it is not advisable to operate computer equipment without a battery backup.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $300 from account no. 1355.0438-Supplies to 1355.0207-Computer Equipment for the purchase of a new battery backup unit in the Real Property Tax Service Agency.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 269 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 3/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1998 ELECTING A RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, New York State has authorized a retirement incentive program by Chapter 41, Laws of 1998, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Management and Finance Committee that this option be explored and a plan developed to demonstrate the required minimum 50% savings in the replacement employee=s base salary over the two year period following the retirement of eligible employees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro No. 3/Local Law No. of the year 1998 be, and hereby is, introduced in the form hereto annexed 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 10, 1998 at 7:00 PM in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY.

LOCAL LAW INTRO NO. 3/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1998

A Local Law electing a retirement incentive program as authorized by Chapter 41, Laws of 1998 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 of its eligible employees with a retirement incentive program authorized by Chapter 41, Laws of 1998.

Section 2. The commencement date of the retirement incentive program shall be October 5, 1998.

Section 3. The open period during which eligible employees may retire and receive the additional retirement benefit, shall be 88 days in length through December 31, 1998.

Section 4. The actuarial present value of the additional retirement benefits payable pursuant to the provisions of this local law shall be paid as one lump sum, or in five annual installments. The amount of the annual payment shall be determined by the Actuary of the New York State and Local Employees= Retirement System, and it shall be paid by the County of Schuyler for each employee who receives the retirement benefits payable under this local law.

Section 5. This act shall take effect August 10, 1998.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 270 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: MOTION TO BRING ONE (1) RESOLUTION TO THE FLOOR

BE IT RESOLVED, that one (1) resolution be brought to the floor.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 271 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL FUEL FACILITY PROJECT

WHEREAS, it is necessary to expedite the process for the construction of the Multi-Jurisdictional Fuel Facility now that the grant funds have been approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature, in conjunction with Hunt Engineers, be hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of a Multi-Jurisdictional Fuel Facility as soon as the county has fulfilled its obligations to the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation regarding an archeological study.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

Chairman Hastings reported that the New York Foundation of the Arts will be holding seminars for eligible fellowships. She suggests that if anyone would like to suggest someone for a fellowship they need to contact the 171 Cedar Arts Center.

Chairman Hastings handed out a mid-year committee attendance record. Legislator Larison has 100% attendance for the first six months of the year.

REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:

Legislator Gifford reported on the Community Development & Natural Resources Committee. The Planning Commission is in favor of taking on the county=s comprehensive plan project.

Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management & Finance Committee. He thanked the Treasurer=s office for their effort in notifying people of their delinquent taxes. People are coming in to pay their overdue taxes. The JET Training process continues, the second workshop was on communications and the next one will be on managing change. He has received very positive feedback. The budget process has begun and the teams have formed. He is pleased that the process is off and running.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Lory Peck asked for a report on sales tax. Chairman Hastings said it is up 104% over last year. Lory asked what was estimated. Legislator Bleiler stated that a lot of it might have to do with the different approach to seasonal tickets sales at Watkins Glen Racetrack.

MOTION by Legislator Gifford to go into executive session to discuss a particular employee(s) work history, SECOND by Legislator Bleiler. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes.

MOTION by Legislator Gifford to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Young. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes.

The Meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 10, 1998

The August 10, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Gifford and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Tom Ryan stated that around Schuyler County everyone knows about the Enhanced STAR program except for the younger people and they are entitled to 9% every year for the next three years. Mr. Ryan expressed his concern about young people being unable to get to the Real Property Tax Office to get the forms and he suggested that the legislative representative for each town and village take them to their respective towns and villages.

Casey Creamer stated that he is concerned about legislation that specifically helps one industry without helping the other industries or businesses. He feels that it is nice to help the dairy farmers but questioned who should decide which businesses to help and which ones to not help. Chairman Hastings reminded him that there are four Legislators on the Agriculture committees. Legislator Bleiler stated that if Mr. Creamer wanted to be more specific about his concerns, he would be willing to sit and talk with him at length at some other point. Casey stated that the County should not discriminate against any particular business. The County should help them all or none at all. Legislator Karius reminded him that farming is still the biggest industry in our county, that farmers pay the largest amount of taxes, and that the County should help them as much as possible. Legislator Larison advised that there is a bill in the Senate that is asking for support which is why the Legislature is supporting the bill. Mr. Creamer questioned whether the Assistant County Attorney would have to give up his practice if the proposed Local Law was passed to change the position to full-time instead of part-time. Legislator Larison explained that he would have to give up his private practice.

Herb Redick said he was upset that the Youth Bureau of Chemung County was in charge of cleaning up Watkins Glen International and that the only kids eligible to work were students that attend school in Elmira and live in Chemung County. He presented the article from the newspaper to Legislator Young for investigation. Mr. Raddock feels that since the track has to be cleaned up every year, the Schuyler County Youth Bureau should organize the clean up and use our own residents. Legislator Young stated that she has questioned Watkins Glen International about this, however, she has not received a response yet.

Robert Burnside commented that he has been hearing good things about the Highway Department and the Department of Social Services.

Legislator Larison presented Chairman Hastings will a bicycle helmet.

Legislator Young questioned the need for five part-time deputy sheriff=s and wondered if it would be more beneficial to hire two full-time deputy sheriff=s. Legislator Thurston stated that the Sheriff requested these positions be filled for special details. He also explained that it would be financially wiser to hire five part-time employees with no benefits than to hire two full-time employees with benefits. Nancy Peters added that the part-time employees would have the right to join the retirement system if they choose.

PRESENTATION BY CAPTAIN DANIEL WEST OF CAMP MONTEREY:

Captain West started out by thanking the community for their support during the recent inmate break. He stated that this was the first break in ten years and when the State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and Sheriff critiqued the incident they all agreed that this was handled very professionally. Captain West explained shock incarceration and stated that most of the inmates that they receive are under 21 years of age and mostly low-level learners. When Monterey receives these inmates, their bonds to society are weakened and Camp Monterey tries to strengthen those bonds. Captain West discussed the criteria of eligibility for the inmates who are first-time felony offenders. He discussed a typical day which consists of getting up at 5:30 a.m., doing physical training at 6:00 a.m., running at least a mile, eating breakfast, conducting a flag raising ceremony, going to work, returning from work at 3:00 p.m. and then participating in a structured community meeting which talks about their day and any problems they are having. The inmates also attend school. The inmates are evaluated 24 hours a day and if they do not participate in the program, they are sent back to jail. The inmates are at Camp Monterey for 180 days. Captain West stated that he has a book full of statistics that show the savings of a shock incarceration facility versus jail. Captain West also discussed all the recent jobs that the inmates have done for the County. Camp Monterey has been asked to give a presentation on domestic violence for AMake A Difference Day@ and Captain West stated that if anyone had any suggestions for the presentation to let him know. Robert Burnside stated that he was very impressed when he went to a graduation ceremony last year. It was a very moving experience. Tom Ryan asked of the inmates that were recommended for early release after 180 days, approximately how many return to prison. Captain West explained that it depends on whether the inmate is sent back to the same environment without any changes or if they are sent to a different type of environment. The last statistics that he received indicated that out of 26,000 inmates released, only about 4,000 were back in prison. With no further questions, Chairman Hastings thanked Captain West for his time and presentation.

PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. 3/LOCAL LAW ELECTING AN EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

Tom Ryan asked how many people would be eligible to take part in this program. Doris Craig stated that they have no idea at this time. She further stated that no one participated in this last year which was the first time it was offered. With no further questions, the Public Hearing was closed.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY AWARD PRESENTATION:

Legislator Larison read aloud all of the activities and community functions the Franklin family is involved in, and presented the family with a Certificate of Recognition and County Key.

RESOLUTION NO. 272 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 13, 1998 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the July 13, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 273 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF FIVE ADDITIONAL PART-TIME DEPUTY SHERIFF POSITIONS - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, it is necessary to fill various shifts in the Sheriff=s Department, and

WHEREAS, there is a time lapse from the resignation of a Deputy Sheriff to the filling of the position, and

WHEREAS, there are many special details, e.g. carnivals, racing events, seasonal duties, navigation patrol, etc. that need to be covered.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the creation of five (5) Deputy Sheriff positions in the Sheriff=s Department to be filled on a part-time basis and within the current budget appropriations.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 274 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF ONE ADDITIONAL PART-TIME COOK POSITION - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, it is occasionally necessary to give the part-time cook at the county jail some time off, and

WHEREAS, there is no full-time cook on staff in the Sheriff=s Department.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the creation and filling of one (1) additional part-time cook position in the Sheriff=s Department with the current budget appropriations.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 275 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE NEW RECORDING SYSTEM - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Management has purchased a new voice logging machine (recorder) kept in the Sheriff=s Department Dispatch and Zetron Instant Recall Recorders 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 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 Zetron Instant Recall Recorders in the Office of Emergency Management for a period of one year at a cost of $1,758.00 less prorate of -$479.75 for a total of $3,358.25; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 276 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION AND FILLING OF THE POSITION OF DEPUTY BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee supports the creation of the Deputy Building Maintenance Supervisor in the Buildings and Grounds Department, and

WHEREAS, there is funding for this position available in the 1998 County budget in account no. 1620.100, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has reviewed the duties statement presented and has titled the position as Deputy Building Maintenance Supervisor in Grade Level C of the Management/Confidential Salary Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approve the creation of the above said position, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorize the advertising and filling of said position.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 277 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Summer Youth Employment Training Program is in need of temporary office space, and

WHEREAS, there is a vacancy at the Rural Urban Center left by NAPE New York.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign a lease agreement with the Summer Youth Employment Training Program for a two-month period at a total cost of $498; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young questioned which two months they were talking about and stated that it is time to do a complete survey of our needs regarding space in the county building instead of looking at this issue on a month by month basis. Legislator Larison supported this and stated that this should be done by the Public Works committee.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 278 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AT THE RURAL URBAN CENTER - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, the windows at the Rural Urban Center are in need of replacement, and

WHEREAS, funding is available from the capital project bonding that was approved by Resolution 98-221.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor be hereby authorized to advertise for bids for replacement windows at the Rural Urban Center, with bid specifications available through the Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds office, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bids will be received at the Schuyler County Legislative Office, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Bids will be opened and reviewed by the Public Works Committee at a later date to be determined. The County of Schuyler reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 279 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBINATION UNIT FOR OFFICE FOR THE AGING - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging is in need of a new walk-in cooler/ freezer unit, and

WHEREAS, funding is available through the capital project bonding that was approved by Resolution 98-221 and encumbered funds from Office for the Aging budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor be hereby authorized to advertise for bids for a walk-in cooler/freezer combination unit, with bid specifications available through the Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds office, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bids will be received until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 1998 at the Schuyler County Legislative Office, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Bids will be opened and reviewed by the Public Works Committee at 3:45 p.m. on August 18, 1998. The County of Schuyler reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 280 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR VOICE MAIL SYSTEM - CENTRAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County voice mail system is not Year 2000 compliant, and

WHEREAS, an upgrade to the system needs to be purchased in the amount of $4,227, and

WHEREAS, there is not sufficient funds in Central Services account no. 1610.200 to cover this expense.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $2,000 from account no. 1610.429-Medical Supplies & Expense and $2,227 from account no. 1610.439-Telephone to equipment account no. 1610.200.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 281 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS - PAINTING OF THE COURT ROOM

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 98-266 authorized the advertising for painting of the Court Room, and

WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids received and opened at the Public Works Committee meeting on July 21, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Building Maintenance Supervisor, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accept the bid from Furstoss Painting Services, Inc. in the amount of $8,547.00, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the other two bids from Amherst Painting in the amount of $14,740 and Griffin Construction in the amount of $25,000, be rejected, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign any and all documents to effectuate the aforementioned bid acceptance; subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 282 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CSEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT

WHEREAS, the Sr. Account Clerk Typist in the Highway Department needs to work 40 hours per week, in order to accommodate the 40-hour per week work schedule of the Highway CSEA Unit, and

WHEREAS, said position is part of the Administrative Unit which has a negotiated work week of 35 hours per week, and

WHEREAS, it is the agreement of the County, CSEA, and the Highway Superintendent to allow this one position to work 40 hours per week.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Administrative Unit CSEA as follows:

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

This agreement between Schuyler County and CSEA changes the work week for the position of Sr. Account Clerk Typist in the Highway Department from thirty-five (35) hours per week to forty (40) hours per week. This change is only for the Sr. Account Clerk Typist position assigned to the Schuyler County Highway Department. The conditions for the change are as follows:

1. The change will be effective retroactively to January 1, 1998, the date that the current incumbent in the position (Judy Forney) started to work forty hours per week.

2. The hourly rate of pay will remain the current rate.

3. All accruals (vacation, sick leave, personal leave), will be credited at the rate of forty (40) hour work week effective August 10, 1998.

4. This position will receive all benefits and rights afforded to forty (40) hour employees.

5. This change is specifically for the title of Sr. Account Clerk Typist assigned to the Schuyler County Highway Department and does not set precedent or practice. It in no way affects any other thirty-five (35) hour position covered in the Administrative Unit contract.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 283 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM EQUIPMENT RENTAL TO ENGINEERING - HIGHWAY

WHEREAS, there are two (2) bridges in the county that have been red-flagged and require repair, and

WHEREAS, some engineering work needs to be done before the repair work can begin, and

WHEREAS, the Highway Engineering account has been depleted, however there is an excess amount of funds in the Equipment Rental account in Maintenance of Roads.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $20,000 from Maintenance of Roads account no. 5110.510-Other Rentals to Engineering account no. 5020.400-contractual.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 284 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM SNOW REMOVAL OVERTIME TO MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OVERTIME - HIGHWAY

WHEREAS, the overtime account in Maintenance of Roads Personal Services is depleted, however there is an excess amount of funds in the overtime account for snow removal.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $10,000.00 from Snow Removal Overtime account no. 5142.101 to Maintenance of Roads Overtime account no. 5110.101.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young questioned whether there would be enough funding left in the Highway budget if there was a severe snow storm. Highway Superintendent Greg Mathews stated that he left enough money in the budget to cover those expenses.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 285 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN ANOTICE TO VACATE@ AND THE SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT TO HAND DELIVER NOTICES

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature or her designee be, and hereby is, authorized to sign and the Sheriff=s Department to hand deliver ANotice 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 ANotice to Vacate@ be sent by registered mail to the most recent owners of record as shown in the property description.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked how many people would be receiving the Notices to Vacate and Patty Bilinski responded that only about 5 or 6 properties are occupied, however there was a possibility of another 6 more occupied properties being taken next week.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 286 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION AND FILLING OF PART-TIME MEAL DELIVERER POSITION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS - OFFICE FOR THE AGING

WHEREAS, there has been great difficulty in finding volunteers to deliver meals regularly in the Montour Falls-Catharine area, and

WHEREAS, the Director of the Office for the Aging and the Human Services Committee recommend the creation of an additional Meal Deliverer position, and

WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has sufficient funding due to the absence of the Planning Consultant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize the creation and filling of a new Meal Deliverer Position at the Office for the Aging for 3 hours per day, said position to be titled by the Personnel Officer, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $4,000 from account no. 6772.490-Subcontracts to 6772.100-Personal Services.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 287 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOR PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services is required to provide parent education services, a mandated core service for clients eligible under preventive services guidelines.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a renewal agreement between the Department of Social Services and Cornell Cooperative Extension for parent education programs from 5/1/98-4/30/99 at a cost not to exceed $5,500; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 288 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR JUVENILE DELINQUENCY - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, there has been an increase in juvenile detention ordered by the courts, and

WHEREAS, the Social Services Department=s Juvenile Delinquency line item is expended, however there are funds available in the Family Assistance account.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $60,000 from Family Assistance account no. 6109.400 to Juvenile Delinquency account no. 6123.400.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 289 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS TO THE SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following individuals to the Schuyler County Youth Board effective immediately with a term ending December 31, 2000:

Maureen Colunio, Village of Montour Falls
Catherine Knobel, Social Services
Janet Meaney, Mental Health

Vote: Passed 8-0.

WITHDRAWN

RE: AUTHORIZE SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO THE COUNTY ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, the Governmental Operations Committee has recommended a salary adjustment for the Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney with the understanding that a complete review of all positions in the Management/Confidential Salary Plan be forthcoming.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual salary of the Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney, Barbara Klemann, shall be adjusted to $23,841 effective immediately, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer from the1998 budgeted funds for salary increases into the appropriate departmental personal service account to cover this increase.

RESOLUTION NO. 290 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 3/LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 1998 ELECTING A RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law electing a retirement incentive program was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held August 10, 1998, 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. 3/Local Law No. 2 of the year 1998, 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. 3/Local Law No. 2 of the year 1998, together with the required text thereof in the official county newspaper.

LOCAL LAW INTRO NO. 3/LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 1998

A Local Law electing a retirement incentive program as authorized by Chapter 47, Laws of 1998 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 of its eligible employees with a retirement incentive program authorized by Chapter 47, Laws of 1998.

Section 2. The commencement date of the retirement incentive program shall be October 5, 1998.

Section 3. The open period during which eligible employees may retire and receive the additional retirement benefit, shall be 88 days in length through December 31, 1998.

Section 4. The actuarial present value of the additional retirement benefits payable pursuant to the provisions of this local law shall be paid as one lump sum, or in five annual installments. The amount of the annual payment shall be determined by the Actuary of the New York State and Local Employees= Retirement System, and it shall be paid by the County of Schuyler for each employee who receives the retirement benefits payable under this local law.

Section 5. This act shall take effect August 10, 1998.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 291 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR DUCT WORK AT THE RURAL URBAN CENTER - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, the duct work at the Rural Urban Center is in need of replacement, and

WHEREAS, funding is available from the capital project bonding that was approved by Resolution 98-221.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor be authorized to advertise for bids for duct work replacement at the Rural Urban Center, with bid specifications available through the Schuyler County Buildings and Grounds office, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bids will be received at the Schuyler County Legislative Office, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Bids will be opened and reviewed by the Public Works Committee at a later date to be determined. The County of Schuyler reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 292 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Larison.

RE: APPOINTMENT - SULLIVAN TRAIL RESOURCE, CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Charles Fausold to the Sullivan Trail Resource, Conservation and Development Council to replace Richard L. Little for the remainder of the term ending December 31, 1998.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 293 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Larison.

RE: REQUESTING ASSEMBLY SPEAKER SHELDON SILVER TO CALL A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY TO VOTE ON ASSEMBLY BILL A10907, NORTHEAST DAIRY COMPACT

WHEREAS, the purpose of this compact is to recognize by Constitutional prerequisite the interstate character of the Northeast Dairy Industry and to form an interstate commission for the northeast region, and

WHEREAS, the dairy industry is the paramount agricultural activity of the northeast with dairy farms and associated suppliers, marketers, processors and retailers an integral component of the region=s economy, and

WHEREAS, the loss of farm income yields a multiplied impact on the surrounding cities, town and villages in the form of lost revenue in the form of property taxes, school taxes, sales taxes and increased welfare costs, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to assure the continued viability of dairy farming in the northeast and to assure consumers of an adequate local supply of pure and wholesome milk, and

WHEREAS, dramatic price fluctuations, with a pronounced downward trend, threaten the viability and stability of the northeast dairy region where New York State has already suffered the loss of 32% of its dairy farms, and

WHEREAS, existing dairy compacts have demonstrated that the cost to consumers impacted by dairy compact legislation averages a minuscule .04 centers per gallon and public opinion polls have found a 2 to 1 margin of voters in favor of supporting the dairy industry with a willingness to pay more for the product, and

WHEREAS, the bill has been passed by the New York State Senate, but was not voted on by the Assembly in the most recent legislative session which ended last week.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature calls on Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to call a Special Session of the Assembly to vote on Assembly Bill A10907, to create the Northeast Dairy Compact.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young had the opportunity today to speak to someone who sells farm equipment in Cayuga County. He said that farmers who have herds of 600 or more are adamantly not in favor of the Northeast Dairy Compact bill and farmers who have upwards of 150 are in favor of the bill. She further stated that there is work being done at the federal level that once is done, will make this compact useless. Legislator Young stated that maybe this dairy compact issue is not the right thing for our small farmers and they may be getting into a cartel. She feels that there is a lot more to this than meets the eye. Legislator Karius stated that at the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board meeting, there were two farmers (one small farm and one large farm) in attendance that felt this would be very advantageous to them. Legislator Gifford stated that the Farm Bureau is very much in favor of us supporting the bill.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 294 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Larison.

RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 320-86/HIRING POLICY REGARDING IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF DEPARTMENT SUPERVISORS

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 320-86, as amended by Resolution No. 250-96, needs clarification as it relates to elected officials= statutory rights and responsibilities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 320-86, as amended, be amended by the addition of the following paragraph:

ABE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution will be enforced in accordance with all State and Federal Laws including the restrictions placed upon limiting the discretion of elected officials under the Municipal Home Rule Law@, 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. 295 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Larison.

RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 4 OF THE YEAR 1998 INCREASING THE HOURS OF THE ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FULL-TIME

WHEREAS, the workload in the County Attorney=s Office has increased by more than double since 1992 when the office came in-house, and

WHEREAS, expanding the hours of the Assistant County Attorney to full-time is a reasonable and necessary step toward coping with pressing legal needs and obligations, numerous court appearances, etc., and

WHEREAS, the County Attorney=s Office reimbursement contract now in effect can be amended for 1999 to increase reimbursement revenue to 90% of increased compensation for a full-time position (subject to NYS level approval which approval is reasonably expectable), and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services has approved and endorsed such expansion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro No. 4/Local Law No. of the year 1998 be, and hereby is, introduced in the form hereto annexed 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 September 14, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY.

LOCAL LAW INTRO NO. 4/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1998

A Local Law increasing the hours of the Assistant County Attorney to full-time.

BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows:

Section 1. The position of Assistant County Attorney be hereby expanded to a full-time position at an annual salary of $55,000.00 effective January 1, 1999.

Section 2. 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.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Little stated that he would not be supporting the resolution to increase the hours of the Assistant County Attorney to full-time at this time despite the fact that he did so in committee. He is worried about passing the Local Law only to find out two months later that they may have to pass another law to rescind this one if the state funding falls through. He further stated that as a whole legislature, they would be looking at the salary of county officials, and until that is completed, he feels they should hold off. Legislator Larison stated that County Attorney Coleman has shown the Legislature the increase in workload his office has taken on and he feels that they need to support this. Attorney Coleman stated that because the county budget plan process is in the fall, and the state=s budget process is late in April if at all, they can never overcome this impasse. To hold off on this because of the state funding is to say that this will never be done. Chairman Hastings asked Legislator Thurston to take her seat so that she could step down and speak. Legislator Hastings stated that she will not support this resolution because the Legislature should have started looking at salaries in January. She feels they, as Legislators, should be responsible for all the county personnel, not just one person. There has never been a Local Law increasing the salary of just one department before in her tenure on the Legislature. Legislator Gifford agreed with Legislator Hastings except that in this instance, they are not talking about a raise, we are talking about a position going from part-time to full-time. Legislator Bleiler stated that this is not a new issue, the Legislature has been looking at this since January. He feels it is appropriate that they approve this now and take advantage of the state picking up 90% of the cost. Legislator Hastings then resumed the floor as Chairman.

VOTE: Passed 5-3. (Noes: Little, Karius, Hastings).

RESOLUTION NO. 296 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: MOTION TO BRING TWO (2) RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR

BE IT RESOLVED, that two (2) resolutions be brought to the floor.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 297 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

RE: SET DATE/AUTHORIZE CONTRACT - 1998 TAX SALE AUCTION

WHEREAS, the Treasurer=s Office has been in contact with David A. Matson to handle the 1998 tax sale auction.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1998 tax sale auction be scheduled for September 19, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Court House, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, New York, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign the agreement with David A. Matson for auctioneer services for the year 1998; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 298 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHUYLER COUNTY AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (NRCS) NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE FOR STREAM BANK PROTECTION PROJECT ON JACKSON CREEK (CAT) CRITICAL AREA TREATMENT RESOURCE ALONG COUNTY ROUTE 13

WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 216 of Public Law 81-516, Emergency Watershed Protection Program and Title IV of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978, Public Law 95-334, the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is authorized to assist the County in relieving hazards created by natural disasters that cause impairment of a watershed, and

WHEREAS, NRCS and the County agree to install emergency watershed protection measures to relive hazards and damages created by flash flood on July 8, 1998.

WHEREAS, an agreement must be executed and submitted for approval prior to committing funding for this project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute the Jackson Creek Critical Area Treatment Resource, Conservation and Development Measure Plan.

Vote: Passed 8-0.

WITHDRAWN

RE: RESOLUTION TO CREATE AND HIRE CLERICAL SUPPORT STAFF IN THE YOUTH BUREAU OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau Office is in urgent need of clerical support staff to assist with office operations, and

WHEREAS, there are funds available in the Youth Bureau budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Youth Bureau Office is authorized to create and hire clerical support staff; said position to be titled by the Personnel Officer.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young stated that she wishes to remove the emergency resolution on the clerical position in the Youth Bureau. She feels it is an excellent idea but she would like to take the rest of August to do this the right way and talk with Priscilla Andrews and David Sanders as well as getting a job description.

REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:

Legislator Little reported that the shared fuel facility is moving ahead and Highway is doing a lot of paving.

Legislator Young stated that she would like to address some of the concerns regarding the Management/ Confidential Salary Plan and is very unhappy with what has not been done this year in terms of personnel.

Legislator Karius advised that the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board is continuing to work on Agricultural District #3.

Legislator Gifford reported that the Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee agreed to disband and combine with the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board. SCOPED, at its last meeting, hired an Administrative Assistant, Corinne Flahive.

Legislator Bleiler reported that New York State has given seven computers to Civil Service. The management training has completed 3 workshops and has received excellent feedback. Legislator Bleiler has received a report on a survey that was conducted by Tim Tastanoski. The report had five recommendations and all were based on the first recommendation which was to create a Central Data Processing department.

Legislator Larison reported that Soil and Water is seeking a proposal from the state to get a lake document for the equality of the area in the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes District. This will enable the District to apply for funding. Cooperative Extension has hired an Administrative Assistant for Recycling. Hidden Valley had about 1,000 kids participate this year. The Youth Board wants to hire a full-time youth services director. Real tax evaluation for the Towns of Montour and Catharine is going ahead. Digitization is coming along as planned at the Elections office.

Chairman Hastings publicly thanked David Lisk for the beautiful podium he made for the Legislature. Chairman Hastings also asked any of the Legislators if they would be willing to switch a committee with Legislator Little who is finding it difficult to attend the Historical Society meetings. Chairman Hastings stated that Chemung County holds an outing every year to raise funds for a charity. She further stated that this Legislature could do this in Schuyler County if anyone was interested.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Casey Creamer stated that there has been a history of employees and legislators not always getting along which he feels could be due to the lack of a county manager. Casey feels that the legislators= job is to manage not lobby and once again he finds his legislature lobbying Albany. Chairman Hastings responded that if lobbying was inappropriate for the Legislature, then there are about 62 counties in the state that are also acting inappropriately.

Tom Ryan again asked the Legislature to see if young people know anything about the STAR program. Legislator Bleiler stated that he felt the Real Property Tax office has been concentrating on the 65 and older age bracket this year and that once this is done, they will concentrate on the younger people. Casey Creamer said he appreciates what Tom Ryan is doing, but he also thinks that the young people should accept responsibility for themselves.

The Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk
Robin D. Thoman, Personal Secretary

SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 24, 1998

The August 24, 1998 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Gifford and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present, except Legislator Thurston who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 299 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

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. Amend Resolution No. 455-97/Authorize Contract with Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED)

MOTION by Legislator Larison to table Intro. No. 1, SECOND by Legislator Bleiler. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.

TABLED RESOLUTION

RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 455-97/AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (SCOPED) -TABLED

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 455-97 authorized a contract with SCOPED for the contract amount of $80,383, and

WHEREAS, Schuyler County is going to act as a pass-through agent for the municipalities= funds for additional funds in the amount of $44,617 provided by municipalities within the County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 455-97 be amended to read as follows (changes in bold):

AWHEREAS, Schuyler County, through a Memorandum of Agreement with Five Lakes Development Corporation, agreed to continue to provide planning services while Five Lakes Development Corporation would provide economic development services, and

WHEREAS, Five Lakes Development Corporation will cease to exist December 31, 1997 leaving Schuyler County with no agency to provide such services, and

WHEREAS, economic development has become very competitive and Schuyler County needs a structured agency to coordinate efforts to increase jobs, increase sales tax revenues and expand the tax base, and

WHEREAS, SCOPED will be developed and structured to provide economic development services for Schuyler County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature hereby authorizes a contract for economic development services with SCOPED and that the contract commence at the point that SCOPED assumes legal authority (not before January 1, 1998), and end December 31, 1998. The contract amount will be the amount of funds appropriated by the County and committed by its municipalities, to be paid as set forth in the contract and subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney and in accordance with the requirements of the State Comptroller and Attorney General. It is understood that the agreed upon contractual amount is $125,000, $80,363 being Schuyler County=s share and $44,617 being the municipalities= share (unless there is a shortfall for the year 1998 per Resolution No. 50-98), and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that planning and tourism promotion services will continue via direct contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension and Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce, respectively.@

DISCUSSION: County Attorney Coleman explained that as the original resolution reads, it says in the ANow Therefore, Be It Resolved@ clause, the contract shall commence at the point that SCOPED assumes legal authority. SCOPED assumed legal authority on June 9, 1998 when its amended Certificate of Incorporation differentiated SCOPED from Five Lakes Development Corporation. The SCOPED contract should not begin until the earliest June 9, 1998. The Chairman, himself and the legal counsel from SCOPED believe that the defensible point of time for the funding to begin is June 9, 1998, therefore the contract should run from June 9, 1998 to June 8, 1999. This contract will also be viewed by more than one state agency.

Legislator Bleiler asked who was hired by SCOPED and what were the dates. Attorney Coleman explained that this does not affect the county. The interim secretary that has worked in the SCOPED office since January has been paid from the moment of hire by some other funding, not the county.

Legislator Bleiler asked if the contract was only for one year, when would the county have the opportunity to discuss next year=s contract renewal. STEG has in their contract that either party can back out within thirty days. Attorney Coleman explained that this contract is contingent upon availability of municipal funds.

Legislator Larison asked about the $15,000 additional funding authorized by the Legislature. Chairman Hastings explained that amount is to cover municipalities not participating. Legislator Larison said he was told that $125,000 was the original contract. Chairman Hastings stated $125,000 is the bottom line figure. Legislator Larison asked if the county would have to contribute more if the obligation is not met by others. Attorney Coleman explained that no more than a total of $125,000 can be paid. The Clerk added that the county can not give any more than has been appropriated which is $95,000.

Chairman Hastings gave the Legislature a brief review of the development of SCOPED since last year. Legislator Bleiler stated that he would like to see an evaluation of the contract in April next year before it is renewed.

Legislator Young asked if all of the private sector has paid their share. Legislator Gifford said yes, and added that they made a three-year commitment.

Chairman Hastings said the Legislature needs to act on this, the towns need to close their budgets. She encouraged them to agree to the first year and make changes next year.

Legislator Bleiler feels $125,000 annually should be sufficient for Schuyler County and its taxpayers to contribute and any unused funds should be put towards the next contract. He feels that is essential. Attorney Coleman said both parties would have to agree whether or not the funds would be carried over. The public and private funds will be segregated by SCOPED because of the unique nature of the organization.

MOTION by Legislator Young to go into executive session to discuss work history of a particular employee, SECOND by Legislator Karius. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.

MOTION by Legislator Young to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Karius. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

The Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 31, 1998

The August 24, 1998 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Larison and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 300 Motion by Larison, 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 items of business:

1. Amend Resolution No. 455-97/Authorize Contract with Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED)

1. Creation of position(s) in the Schuyler County Youth Bureau.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

Legislator Young referred to David Sanders to speak on Intro. No. 2 of the agenda. David stated that his concern is the overall salary for the Director=s position. The current hourly rate of $13.50 was acceptable to him because he had employment elsewhere and this was only part-time. He knows for a fact that just recently department heads have been hired at mid-range of the salary schedule and this is just above the minimum. He believes it should be equivalent to past hires and be around $28,500. He was not aware of this salary until he read the resolution fifteen minutes ago. If it stands, he may need to make some other decisions. Chairman Hastings asked David if he had spoke with the Personnel Officer, Doris Craig, prior to today. David said he had gone over some things with her last week. Doris said that she and David spoke and she informed him that the Legislature would have to change the salary, she can not. She feels the salary is what it should be.

RESOLUTION NO. 301A Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 301

BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 301 be tabled.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

MOTION by Legislator Larison go into executive session to discuss employee work history, SECOND by Legislator Young. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.

MOTION by Legislator Larison to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Gifford. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.

RESOLUTION NO. 301B Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: REMOVE RESOLUTION NO. 301 FROM THE TABLE

BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 301 be removed from the table.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 301 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN HOURS FOR TEMPORARY DIRECTOR OF SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, the Director of the Schuyler County Youth Bureau Office is on indefinite medical leave and it was deemed necessary to fill the position on a temporary basis for 17.5 hours per week, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Youth Board and the Human Services Committee that the hours for the temporary Director be increased to 35 hours per week, and

WHEREAS, the funds to cover this increase in hours is available in the Youth Bureau budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby increases the hours of David M. Sanders, Jr. to full-time, as the temporary Director of the Schuyler County Youth Bureau effective September 14, 1998 at an annual salary of $25,000.00 with full employee benefits.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young addressed David to explain why the Legislature voted yes on the salary that Doris came up with in the resolution. The Legislature hopes to adjust salaries of department heads and confidential employees before the end of the year after they receive the report from Mike Krusen. She also stated that they are voting on another position in the Youth Bureau Office today and between the two, this is all that is affordable.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 302 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE THE POSITION OF ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST IN THE YOUTH BUREAU OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau Office is in urgent need of clerical support staff to assist with office operations, and

WHEREAS, there are funds available in the Youth Bureau budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby create the position of Account Clerk Typist in the Youth Bureau, said position having been titled by the Personnel Officer, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Youth Bureau Office is authorized to hire an Account Clerk Typist for 17 hours per week at the hourly rate of $8.96.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 303 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 455-97/AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SCHUYLER COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (SCOPED)

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 455-97 authorized a contract with SCOPED and some of the terms of that contract have changed requiring clarification of Resolution No. 455-97.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 455-97 be amended to read as follows (changes in bold):

Resolution No. 455-97 - As Amended

AWHEREAS, Schuyler County, through a Memorandum of Agreement with Five Lakes Development Corporation, agreed to continue to provide planning services while Five Lakes Development Corporation would provide economic development services, and

WHEREAS, Five Lakes Development Corporation will cease to exist December 31, 1997 leaving Schuyler County with no agency to provide such services, and

WHEREAS, economic development has become very competitive and Schuyler County needs a structured agency to coordinate efforts to increase jobs, increase sales tax revenues and expand the tax base, and

WHEREAS, SCOPED will be developed and structured to provide economic development services for Schuyler County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature hereby authorizes a contract for economic development services with SCOPED and that the contract commence June 9, 1998 and end June 8, 1999. The contract amount will be the amount of funds appropriated by the County and committed by its municipalities, to be paid as set forth in the contract and subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney and in accordance with the requirements of the State Comptroller and Attorney General. It is understood that the agreed upon contractual amount is $125,000, $80,363 being Schuyler County=s share and $44,637 being the municipalities= share (unless there is a shortfall for the year 1998 per Resolution No. 50-98), and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that planning and tourism promotion services will continue via direct contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension and Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce, respectively.@

DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler asked Legislator Gifford to explain the letter to him from Attorney Coleman. Legislator Gifford explained that the wording of Aone installment@ relative to the payment in the contract satisfies him and meets the requirements of the law. It should satisfy everyone concerned. By law the county can not commit to three years like the private sector. Attorney Coleman stated that there are instances where the county can enter into three year commitments by bonding, this agreement is not one of those that can be a multi-year agreement. Legislator Gifford added that it is still subject to funding set forth in paragraph fourteen. Legislator Bleiler said he is satisfied with the final revisions. He still feels it is too much money, but he will support it because the concept is good. He would like to see us all show a unified support for SCOPED. Chairman Hastings stated that she worked hard on SCOPED when it originally started and it is necessary to convince the private side that we are prepared to be a partner in this.

Legislator Young questioned paragraph fourteen committing ourselves for two years. Legislator Gifford explained that if the money is not there, there is no contract.

Legislator Karius stated that Hector does not support the agreement with SCOPED and she will probably disappoint her constituents by voting yes, but she is supporting it.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

MOTION by Legislator Larison to go into executive session to discuss employee work history, SECOND by Legislator Karius. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.

MOTION by Legislator Gifford to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Thurston. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.

The Meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 1998

The September 14, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Legislative Clerk Gail M. Willis who then called upon Acting Chairman Thurston to preside over the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Bleiler and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present except for Chairman Hastings. County Attorney Coleman was also present. Acting Chairman Thurston announced the Emergency Resolutions by title.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Robert Burnside asked if the increase in chargeback for Corning Community College students would be $100 per semester or per year. Legislator Bleiler stated that it would be per student per year and the cost for next year would be approximately $10,000.

Tom Ryan stated that over the years he has tried to get the Proceedings of the Schuyler County Legislature and he was shocked to receive the 1997 Proceedings about three weeks ago. He further stated that upon the initiative of Gail Willis and her staff, the information was formatted and sent to a printing company for binding which resulted in saving the county tax payers thousands of dollars. He commended the Legislative staff on a job well done.

Dr. Marti, President of Corning Community College, appeared before the Legislature in support of the resolution to increase the chargeback amount. He stated that by passing the resolution it would provide the College with sufficient funding to complete the master plan that was previously approved by the Legislature. He further stated that the chargeback has not been sufficient to maintain a quality program and that he was looking at the future of the college and hopes that the Legislature will support the increase.

Pat Buchnowski asked Acting Chairman Thurston if the rumors that he might be leaving the area were correct. Acting Chairman Thurston responded with no comment. Pat also questioned whether he would be resigning as Legislator and if he did resign if the voters would be able to choose a legislative replacement. Acting Chairman Thurston responded with no comment. Pat said his understanding was that September 19, 1998 was the deadline for a resignation to be submitted so that the vacancy could be filled through a special election. Attorney Coleman stated he could not confirm that date. Pat then asked Acting Chairman Thurston if he felt the voters should be able to choose a replacement. Acting Chairman Thurston responded that personally he feels that the voters should be able to have a say, however, he was not sure how the election process would work.

Casey Creamer stated that he was happy to see that Mr. Weiss would be going to Washington, D.C. to represent the County for the dedication ceremony for the four workers from Social Services. Casey felt it is the county=s obligation to pay for Bill Weiss to attend the ceremony. Bill responded that he did volunteer to go and that he would prefer to go as an unofficial representative of the Department of Social Services as opposed to going in an official capacity. Bill will be making a small speech but feels strongly that this is a personal issue for him and no one has influenced him to pay for himself. He reported that one person from Children=s Services will also be going and that the county will be paying their way.

Pat Finnerty, Chair of the Regional Board of Trustees for Corning Community College, spoke in favor of increasing the chargeback for the college. She stated that this would enable them to complete the construction that is part of the master plan that was previously approved by the counties of Schuyler, Chemung, and Steuben.

Pat Buchnowski commented that the resolution to increase the chargeback would be contingent on the other two counties agreeing to this also. He questioned whether the other counties have taken any action yet and Dr. Marti stated that Steuben County will be voting on this issue on September 28, 1998 and that Chemung County has not taken any action yet.

Jonathan Gibralter, Dean of Academic Affairs for Corning Community College, thanked the Legislature for the support they have received so far. He reported that the essence of the request to increase the chargeback is about the students and the quality of their education. Corning Community College has earned the reputation of quality education. He stated that Goff Road is scheduled for the next round of construction. Goff Road is where the Criminal Justice Program is taught. The facility does not have sufficient laboratory space, the classroom does not have the proper ventilation which requires the instructor to do demonstrations outside, there is not appropriate lab equipment, one classroom is also used as a storage room, and there is no study space for students. Corning Community College is also looking to develop a wellness center which will house a theater.

PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 4/LOCAL LAW INCREASING THE HOURS OF THE ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FULL-TIME:

Tom Ryan stated that the present County Attorney is over-worked and he supports the Local Law to have a full-time Assistant County Attorney. He asked if there would be any state reimbursement for the position and Attorney Coleman stated that 90% would be reimbursed. Tom stated that he sees no reason why the county should not pass the Local Law. With no further questions, the Public Hearing was closed.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY AWARD PRESENTATION:

Acting Chairman Thurston read aloud all of the activities and community functions the Emerson family is involved in, and presented the family with a Certificate of Recognition and County Key.

PRESENTATION BY DICK WINETT OF SULLIVAN TRAIL RESOURCE, CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL:

Dick presented a slide show that discussed the local areas that the RC&D Board has helped by securing funding for projects. He also handed out a packet of information to all Legislators. Dick then introduced Wayne Dimmick, Council board member, and Elaine Dalrymple and Willie Pittman, Soil and Water Conservation District representatives. Acting Chairman Thurston presented Mr. Dimmick with a Certificate of Recognition and County Key for his many years of service on the RC&D Board.

RESOLUTION NO. 304 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 10, 1998 REGULAR MEETING, THE AUGUST 24, 1998 AND AUGUST 31, 1998 SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the August 10, 1998 Regular Meeting, the August 24, 1998 and the August 31, 1998 Special Meetings of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 305 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TABLED

WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Management provides communications for the County=s emergency services, and

WHEREAS, there were unforeseen expenses incurred for the improvement of the Communications Center for work on the intercom with the jail and the addition of a marine radio to monitor any emergencies on the local waterways.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the County Treasurer to transfer $5,672.35 from the E-911 reserve account to the Emergency Management capital account number 3689.426 to cover these additional expenses.

DISCUSSION: Nancy Peters stated at this time the Legislature cannot authorize a transfer for that much money. A transfer was already approved in resolution 98-179 which left a balance of $2,582. Acting Chairman Thurston asked Nancy to work on this with Bill Randolph. The Clerk advised that if this resolution needs to be acted on immediately that it be taken to the Special Meeting of the Legislature on September 21, 1998.

Vote: Tabled.

RESOLUTION NO. 306 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF FIVE ADDITIONAL PART-TIME CORRECTION OFFICER POSITIONS - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, it is necessary to fill various shifts in the County Jail, and

WHEREAS, there is a time lapse from the resignation of a Correction Officer to the filling of the position, and

WHEREAS, each and every shift must be filled under Commission of Correction Minimum Standards, and

WHEREAS, the Jail is at near capacity with the boarding of inmates from other counties and produces $150,000 in revenue annually.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the creation of five (5) Correction Officer positions in the Sheriff=s Department to be filled on a part-time basis and within the current budget appropriations.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 307 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPOINTMENT TO LOCAL CONDITIONAL RELEASE COMMISSION

WHEREAS, Chapter 79 of the Laws of 1989, which became effective May 1, 1998, imposes on localities release and supervision responsibilities for inmates serving definite sentences in local correctional facilities, and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned law requires that each County establish a Local Conditional Release Commission to deal with inmates serving definite sentences in local correction facilities pursuant to the law, and

WHEREAS, said law requires that appointment be for a period of four years, and the current Commission has indicated a need for at least one additional member.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the appointment of William Niver to said Commission for a term of four years, commencing September 1, 1998 and terminating August 31, 2002.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 308 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: INCREASE CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET - SENECA LAKEFRONT PARK - AS AMENDED

WHEREAS, Resolution 187-97 authorized the creation of a capital project to improve the local waterfront, and

WHEREAS, the County has almost expended the $165,240 amount set in Resolution 187-97, and

WHEREAS, the County has additional funds available from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation secured for Schuyler County by Senator Kuhl.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that account H7110.200, Seneca Harbor Park, be increased by $27,000, making the new budget total $ 192,240.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young expressed concern over Seneca Harbor Park. She stated that last weekend she went for a boat ride and while they were looking out over the lake, all that was noticeable was the cinder block outhouse. She expressed that this was not the fault of David Lisk, but the fault of the architectural designer. She feels that county money has been wasted and the waterfront is a disaster. She also encountered a gentleman trying to get his boat to the marina that could not find his way around and was complaining about the dust. Tourists will not feel the need to return if they do not upgrade certain conditions at the park. Legislator Gifford responded that planning for the park went on for five to six years and the public was invited to participate. He does not know where everyone was during those meetings, or for the fund raising efforts. He agrees that there are problems, but stopping this resolution will not solve the problems. Legislator Bleiler=s understanding was the $27,000 is from the state and will be added to the budget. His hope is that this money will be used to help correct some of the problems.

Vote: Passed 6-1. No: Young.

RESOLUTION NO. 309 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ALL-MODE COMMUNICATIONS FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, it is important to protect the telephone system investment with appropriate service and maintenance, and

WHEREAS, All-Mode Communications, Inc. has provided this service in the past.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a contract between Schuyler County and All-Mode Communications, Inc., for the period of October 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999 with a maintenance cost of $600 per month, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 310 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH ACCURATE ELECTRIC CONSULTING, INC. - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, Accurate Electric Consulting, Inc. has negotiated a contract with New York State Office of General Services for utility audits, and

WHEREAS, Accurate Electric Consulting, Inc. has approached Schuyler County in regard to performing such audit, and

WHEREAS, the only cost to the County will be a percentage of any refund that the energy auditors secure.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign a Letter of Intent/Commitment with Accurate Electric Consulting, Inc. as set forth above, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 311 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBINATION UNIT FOR OFFICE FOR THE AGING - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, Resolution 279-98 authorized the advertising for a walk-in cooler/freezer combination unit, and

WHEREAS, said advertisement was made, bids received and opened at the Public Works Committee on August 18, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Building Maintenance Supervisor, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accepts the bid from Wilson Store Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $15,290, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the other three bids from B&W Supply in the amount of $15,619, Buffalo Wholesale Supply in the amount of $15,535, and Appliance Installation and Service Corporation in the amount of $23,370, be rejected, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is authorized to sign any and all documents to effectuate the aforementioned bid acceptance, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 312 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A MATERIAL SALT SPREADER FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee has recommended the replacement of a salt spreader, and

WHEREAS, there is money appropriated in the 1998 budget for this purchase.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Highway Superintendent be authorized to set specifications and advertise for bids for the purchase of a salt spreader.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 313 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve the appointment of Mary Huntley to fill the vacancy created by Robert Chadeayne on the Planning Commission effective immediately and ending December 31, 1998.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 314 Motion by Gifford, Second by Larison.

RE: AMEND 1998 COUNTY BUDGET AND STATE AID APPLICATION - HOME HEALTH/PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes an amendment to the 1998 county budget and amendment of the State Aid application for Public Health/Home Health as follows:

Expense 4010.490 $60,000
Revenue 4010.1610 $60,000

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 315 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: CONTRACT - MARGARET A. FIORILLA 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 Director of Public Health/Home Health be hereby authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an ongoing contract with MARGARET A. FIORILLA, to provide early intervention services, effective September 1, 1998, 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. 316 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE SCHUYLER COUNTY HOME HEALTH/PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY AS A NURSING EDUCATION FACILITY

WHEREAS, the Corning Community College wishes to contract with the Public Health Agency to allow students to utilize the clinical facilities of the Public Health Agency for their Nurse Education Program (on-the-job training).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Home Health be hereby authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an agreement with Corning Community College. The commencing date of this agreement shall be August 24, 1998, and will be reviewed annually; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 317 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: CONTRACT - SUNY HEALTH CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF SYRACUSE 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 Director of Public Health/Home Health be hereby authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an ongoing contract with SUNY Health Center, University of Syracuse to provide early intervention evaluations, effective September 1, 1998, 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. 318 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: CONTRACT - NEW YORK EASTER SEAL SOCIETY, INC. FOR EARLY INTERVENTION EVALUATIONS AND SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Early Intervention Program must contract with providers to provide early intervention evaluations and 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 Director of Public Health/Home Health be hereby authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an ongoing contract with New York Easter Seal Society, Inc. to provide early intervention evaluations and services, effective October 1, 1998, 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. 319 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: CONTRACT - LIVINGSTON WYOMING ARC FOR EARLY INTERVENTION 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 Director of Public Health/Home Health be hereby authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an ongoing contract with Livingston Wyoming Arc to provide early intervention evaluations and services, effective October 1, 1998, 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. 320 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN FIRE SYSTEMS FOR SERVICING THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT MILL CREEK CENTER

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Home Health be hereby authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an agreement with Northern Fire Systems, Inc. for the maintenance of the fire alarm system at Mill Creek Center, in the amount of $1,000, effective immediately, said agreement to be in effect for a period of one year upon execution; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 321 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: RESOLUTION REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATION REGARDING TAXATION OF STATE FOREST LAND

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 534 of the Real Property Tax Law, lands owned by the State of New York for reforestation purposes are subject to real property taxes for all purposes except county purposes, and

WHEREAS, if state owned reforestation lands were subject to County real property taxes, the amount of real property taxes that would be owed by the State of New York to the County of Schuyler for this year alone would be $71,445, and

WHEREAS, this inequity in the Real Property Tax Laws creates a substantial and real burden upon the taxpayers of Schuyler County, and

WHEREAS, this Legislature has concluded that this inequity in the Real Property Tax Law can and should be eliminated.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby requests Governor Pataki and the New York State Legislature to amend Section 534 of the Real Property Tax Law to provide that state owned reforestation land shall be subject to taxation for all purposes including County purposes and that it shall take effect immediately, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Schuyler County Legislature be directed to forward copies of the Resolution to Governor George Pataki, Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., Assemblyman James Bacalles, the New York State Office of Real Property Services and the New York State Association of Counties.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 322 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FOR HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE VAN - OFFICE FOR THE AGING

WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has been awarded funding from Senator Kuhl=s Grants-In-Aid Program for a handicapped accessible van, and

WHEREAS, these funds will be awarded after being channeled through the NYS Office for the Aging, and

WHEREAS, this process may take close to the end of the year, necessitating the authorization be in place so that the process may be expedited upon receipt of the funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorize the Office for the Aging to accept the aforementioned grant funds, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to make the appropriate revenue and equipment appropriation adjustments upon receipt of the same, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Purchasing Agent be hereby authorized to advertise for bids for a handicapped accessible van when the funding is in place.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 323 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE 1998 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS - OFFICE FOR THE AGING

WHEREAS, the budget amounts in the various Office for the Aging programs change during the year, and

WHEREAS, there is sometime carry-over amounts from the previous year=s budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to amend the 1998 Office for the Aging budget as follows:

Account No. Description Amount
6772.100 Personnel $ .1,500
6772.200 Equipment $ .2,225
6772.401 Contractual $ …800
6772.440 Travel $ …500
6772.442 Utilities/Rent $ .1,900
6772.454 Food $ .3,250
6772-4772 Federal Aid Revenue $10,175

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 324 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: APPOINTMENT OF GLENN LARISON AS SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE=S REPRESENTATIVE AT WASHINGTON, D.C. DEDICATION CEREMONY

WHEREAS, the Office of Child Support Enforcement of the Federal Government=s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is Planning to dedicate a conference room in the memory of Denise VanAmburg, Florence Pike, Nancy Wheeler and Phyllis Caslin in one of their buildings in Washington, D.C. on September 29^th, and

WHEREAS, Legislator Glenn R. Larison has volunteered to represent the County Legislature at this event.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby appoints and authorizes Legislator Glenn R. Larison to attend and represent the Schuyler County Legislature at the aforementioned September 29, 1998 dedication ceremony in Washington, D.C.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young commended Legislator Larison for volunteering his time to attend the ceremony.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 325 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE FOR DEDICATION OF CONFERENCE ROOM IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHEREAS, the Office of Child Support Enforcement of the Federal Government=s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is Planning to dedicate a conference room in the memory of Denise VanAmburg, Florence Pike, Nancy Wheeler and Phyllis Caslin in one of their buildings in Washington, D.C. on September 29^th, and

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has been invited to send representatives to the ceremony, and

WHEREAS, William J. Weiss has volunteered to attend at no cost to the county, and

WHEREAS, Mary Ellen Upham of the Child Support Enforcement Unit has been selected to attend, and

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has the necessary travel funds to cover the expected cost of $400 for Mary Ellen Upham.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that William J. Weiss and Mary Ellen Upham be authorized to travel out of state to attend the aforementioned ceremony.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 326 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK - REAL PROPERTY TAX OFFICE

WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Office has had to replace a UPS battery backup, and
WHEREAS, the following should be declared junk and disposed of by the Buildings and Grounds Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declare the following equipment in the Real Property Tax Office junk:
1 APC Backups 200 Battery Backup S/N W910109520

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 327 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK - PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Public Health Department has a non-working portable baby scale, and
WHEREAS, this scale should be declared junk and disposed of by the Buildings and Grounds Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declare the following equipment in the Public Health Department as junk:
(1) Tanita Model 1580 portable baby scale

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 328 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: ACCEPT OFFERS TO PURCHASE AND QUITCLAIM PROPERTY TAKEN BY TAX DEED

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer took tax deeds to the following properties located in Schuyler County, State of New York, and

WHEREAS, the former owner of record or the estate of the former owner of record may submit an Offer to Purchase in the full amount of taxes, penalties, interest and other County expenses involved with the property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes its Chairman to accept the Offer to Purchase and execute the quitclaim deed and attending documents for the transfer of the below listed properties, and any other properties for which the County of Schuyler has taken a tax deed and listed said property in the tax sale auction, upon payment to the Schuyler County Treasurer of the full amount of the purchase offer. 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 which the Chairman of this Legislature is hereby authorized to execute and deliver within thirty (30) days of the payment thereof.

TOWN TAX MAP # FORMER OWNER OF RECORD
Dix 75.-1-53.2 VanAlstine, Lance M. & Harvey
Catharine 79.9-1-21 Winner, Durward K.
Hector 44.19-1-2 Campbell, N.W. & Eunice c/o Campbell, David N.
Hector 54.7-1-9 Park, George Sr.
Hector 7.-1-54 Funk, Delphine L.
Montour 106.2-1-20 Taylor, Howard & Joyce
Orange 71.-1-69 Kenzie, Allan G.
Orange 71.-1-78.2 Konopski, Kevin S. & Debra L.
Reading 64.-1-56 Cummings, Del R. & Cheryl A.
Tyrone 51.-1-17.112 Watkins, Robert L. & Deborah

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 329 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: SET SPECIAL MEETING DATE

BE IT RESOLVED, that a Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be held on September 21, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers for the following items of business:

1. Authorize Bonding for the Multi-Jurisdictional Fuel Facility Project.

2. Accept/reject bids for the Multi-Jurisdictional Fuel Facility Project.

3. Accept/reject Tax Auction Bids.

4. Resolution Authorizing Settlement Agreement on Personnel Issue.

5. Resolution to Send Application for Lakes District Formation to NYS Comptroller.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 330 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 4/LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF THE YEAR 1998 INCREASING THE HOURS OF THE ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FULL-TIME

WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law increasing the hours of the Assistant County Attorney to full-time was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a public hearing to be held September 14, 1998, 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. 4/Local Law No. 3 of the year 1998, 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. 4/Local Law No. 3 of the year 1998, together with the required text thereof in the official county newspaper.

LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF THE YEAR 1998

A Local Law increasing the hours of the Assistant County Attorney to full-time.

BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler as follows:

Section 1. The position of Assistant County Attorney be hereby expanded to a full-time position at an annual salary of $55,000.00 effective January 1, 1999.

Section 2. 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 5-2. Noes: Little, Karius.

RESOLUTION NO. 331 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: SEEK NYS DOT PERMISSION FOR REMOVAL OF COUNTY ROUTE 8 RAILROAD BRIDGE ABUTMENT

WHEREAS, the existence of apparently abandoned railroad bridge abutments in or near the right-of-way of County Route 8 constitutes a potential safety hazard, and

WHEREAS, efforts to determine the responsible parties in interest have been unavailing, and

WHEREAS, both the Town of Hector Town Board and this Legislature consider the removal of such abutment a necessary action in the public interest, and

WHEREAS, the consent of all interested persons or agencies must be obtained prior to any demolition, and

WHEREAS, the NYS DOT retains jurisdiction over the structure at issue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby seeks the authorization of the NYS DOT and whatever other agencies, corporations or persons having an interest thereon, to undertake whatever course of action may be practical and feasible for the removal of some or all of the structure in question and for such other remedial measures as may be deemed appropriate.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 332 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: DECLARE THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1998 AS AFINGER LAKES NATIONAL FOREST MONTH@

WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes National Forest offers a variety of resources through its 16,000 acres, 36 miles of trails, 50+ ponds, 3 campgrounds, Gift Shop, Visitor Center and Community Conference Room, and

WHEREAS, the numerous activities provided by the National Forest are beneficial, not only to tourists traversing through Schuyler County, but also the community at large, and

WHEREAS, the County is fortunate to have a National Forest within its parameters, not only for the recreational services it provides, but also for the environmental benefits it advocates.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby proclaim the month of September, 1998 as AFinger Lakes National Forest Month@ in Schuyler County.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 333 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: SUSPEND THE PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS FOR MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR 1998

WHEREAS, the policy is that Management and Confidential employees are given an annual performance rating for which a salary increase is based, and

WHEREAS, that process is being studied and it is recommended that this process be suspended until such time as the study is complete.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the performance appraisal process for Management and Confidential employees will not be required in 1998, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these employees will be given an increase in some other manner, to be determined after Management/Confidential Salary Plan study is complete.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 334 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: INCREASE CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAPITAL CHARGEBACK

WHEREAS, Corning Community College is the only community college in the state that charges only $200 per student for capital chargebacks, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for Corning Community College to continually improve its facilities to maintain a quality environment for its students and faculty.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorizes the capital chargeback for Corning Community College to increase from $200 to $300 per student effective with the Fall 1999 Semester, contingent upon Chemung and Steuben Counties also approving the increase.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler stated that he is in favor of increasing the chargeback and is glad to see that one of the present capital projects is the building of the industrial education center at the airport. He feels that to bring vocational education down off the hill and into an area where there is industry is a terrific idea. The more our community colleges can offer, the better. Legislator Bleiler urged the other Legislators to support this resolution. He stated that when we send students to other community colleges, we pay $300 and we should do no less for our own community college. Legislator Young stated that there was no one in this room that has a greater respect for Corning Community College than her and she cannot think enough of Dr. Marti. However, she feels that by increasing the cost next year, as well as increasing county employees= salaries, that they will be in serious trouble with the budget. She stated that she has no desire to borrow and tax and tax and spend without an increase in the sales tax. Legislator Bleiler agreed with Legislator Young, however, he feels that education is one of the areas that they should not cut back on. Legislator Larison stated that the payback for every dollar the county spends on further education has come back to us ten fold. He feels this is a bargain and supports the resolution.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 335 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE BIDDING FOR TRUSTEE SERVICES FOR 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION MODEL PLAN AND ACKNOWLEDGE CREATION OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 requires that amounts under Deferred Compensation Plan be held in a trust for the exclusive benefits of participants and their beneficiaries, and

WHEREAS, all municipalities in the Model Plan have to update their plan and move into a trust no later than January 1, 1999, and

WHEREAS, this process requires the county solicit Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for trustee services, and also requires the formation of a Deferred Compensation Committee to oversee that process.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler hereby executes the authorization to go out to bid in the New York State Register and local paper for trustee services for the County of Schuyler=s 457 Deferred Compensation Model Plan, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledges the appointment of the Deferred Compensation Committee, to wit:

Jack Little - Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little & Mickelson
Patricia Hastings - Legislative Chairman
Gail Willis - Legislative Clerk
Doris Craig - Personnel Officer
Nancy Peters - County Treasurer
Skip Gingrich - Union Representative

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 336 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH HUNT ENGINEERS FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS RELATED TO THE SHARED FUEL FACILITY

WHEREAS, the Appalachian Regional Commission=s grant funding for the Shared Fuel Facility is being administered through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDARD), and

WHEREAS, the USDARD has a significant number of requirements that need to be met which is increasing the scope of work to be performed by Hunt Engineers, and

WHEREAS, Hunt Engineers is requesting an additional $2,000 due to this significant increase in work and is also required by the USDARD to execute a contract with Hunt Engineers on forms provided by them.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Hunt Engineers for additional engineering services relative to the Shared Fuel Facility with an additional cost of $2,000, bringing to the total contract to $17,600; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 337 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 455-97 REGARDING CONTRACT WITH SCOPED

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 303-98 amended Resolution No. 455-97 regarding the contract with SCOPED, and still requires some additional clarification relative to the funding.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 455-97, as amended by Resolution No. 303-98, be amended further to read as follows:

Resolution No. 455-97 - As Amended

AWHEREAS, Schuyler County, through a Memorandum of Agreement with Five Lakes Development Corporation, agreed to continue to provide planning services while Five Lakes Development Corporation would provide economic development services, and

WHEREAS, Five Lakes Development Corporation will cease to exist December 31, 1997 leaving Schuyler County with no agency to provide such services, and

WHEREAS, economic development has become very competitive and Schuyler County needs a structured agency to coordinate efforts to increase jobs, increase sales tax revenues and expand the tax base, and

WHEREAS, SCOPED will be developed and structured to provide economic development services for Schuyler County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature hereby authorizes a contract for economic development services with SCOPED and that the contract commence June 9, 1998 and end June 8, 1999. The contract amount will be the amount of funds appropriated by the County and committed by its municipalities, to be paid as set forth in the contract and subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney and in accordance with the requirements of the State Comptroller and Attorney General. It is understood that the agreed upon contractual amount is $125,000, set forth as follows:

$ 25,928.16 Towns= Share
$ 10,534.00 Villages= Share
$ 75,383.00 Schuyler County=s Share
$ .4,617.00 In Kind Rent
$116,462.16 TOTAL
$ 8,537.84 Shortfall to be paid by County per Resolution No. 50-98 from contingency account no. 1990.5
$125,000.00 Total Public Contribution, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that planning and tourism promotion services will continue via direct contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension and Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce, respectively.@

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 338 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY

WHEREAS, the Veterans Service Agency budget for 1998 is depleted as it relates to Training and Professional Fees and Services, and

WHEREAS, the Veterans Service Agency Director is required to attend an additional training and have someone cover the office, which was an unanticipated and unbudgeted expense.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $450 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Veterans Service Agency account no. 6510.409 and $300 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Veterans Service Agency account no. 6510.435.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 339 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature hereby approve the appointment of the following individuals to the Schuyler County Youth Board effective immediately with a term ending December 31, 1999, to wit:

Clifford Morehouse, Town of Dix
Neil Deraiche, Town of Hector

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 340 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: DESIGNATION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) IMPLEMENTATION

WHEREAS, the New York State Office for Technology (NYSOFT) has organized a Data Sharing Cooperative for GIS information for easy and affordable access to the GIS, and

WHEREAS, the NYSOFT is requesting that one agency be designated as the lead agency to join the Cooperative.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby designates the Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District as the lead agency for GIS in Schuyler County, and as the Schuyler County contact for the New York State Office for Technology Data Sharing Cooperative for Geographical Information System data storage, interpretation and development.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 341 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE ONE (1) RESOLUTION BE BROUGHT TO THE FLOOR

BE IT RESOLVED, that one (1) resolution be brought to the floor.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 341 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: REJECT ALL BIDS AND AUTHORIZE RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR DUCT WORK AT THE RURAL URBAN CENTER

WHEREAS, advertisement for bids for duct work at the Rural Urban Center was made, and only two bids were received and opened September 8, 1998, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Building Maintenance Supervisor and Hunt Engineers that all bids be rejected and re-advertise.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby rejects all bids for duct work at the Rural Urban Center, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Maintenance Supervisor be hereby authorized to re-advertise for bids for duct work at the Rural Urban Center.

Vote: Passed 7-0.

REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:

Legislator Young reported that Wendy Drake Goodman, a new caseworker for Children=s Services, will be starting on September 28, 1998 and working on school intervention. She also reported that Strong Kids Safe Kids will be held on October 3, 1998. She also stated that she attended the Environmental Management Council in Ithaca and had an opportunity to plug in some information on GIS data in the computer. She stated that it is a fantastic tool for planning and hopes that the county will have a chance to use it.

Legislator Bleiler stated that the Management and Finance Committee meetings will be Tuesday following the first Monday of the month for the rest of the year. He reported that sales tax is looking real good, however, he is withholding any comments until next month.

Legislator Gifford reported that the contract between the County and SCOPED is approved. Soil and Water Conservation is still working on Agricultural District #2.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Legislator Bleiler stated that he attended the Town of Hector board meeting last week and reported the wrong date for the meeting with the Ad Hoc Committee for the Fire Departments and Ambulance service. The meeting will be September 23, 1998. He also stated that the Town of Hector would like to see more input from all the villages and towns.

Legislator Larison reported that in looking into the situation at the cemetery in Cayutaville, he has found that it is the responsibility of the highway department in the Town of Hector. Legislator Larison would like to respond to the letter. All Legislators agreed to let Legislator Larison respond to the letter.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Casey Creamer asked what Legislator Larison meant by the tenfold return on investment. Dr. Marti stated the reason they provide the chargeback is so that the students from this area can stay here and work here. The money then comes back to the county through taxes. Casey also stated that one of his duties for the Grand Prix festival is to organize a road rally for 121 cars. In the process this year, he had a bridge project shut down for 10 minutes so that he could get all the cars through at one time. However, he neglected to contact the Highway Department so that they would not oil and stone any of the roads on the route. Unfortunately, five miles on one route and one mile on another route had oil and stone applied that day. Casey said that he would be sure to notify all highway departments next year. Acting Chairman Thurston stated that the Grand Prix Festival Committee should be applauded. He has never seen such a crowd downtown. Legislator Gifford stated that he had the privilege of chauffeuring Sterling Moss around during the festival and Mr. Moss made a lot of compliments in regard to the festival committees.

Dr. Marti expressed his gratitude for the Legislature=s courageous vote. He further stated that the easiest thing at this time would have been to vote no. He stated he was proud to stand here in front of the Legislature and be part of it. Acting Chairman Thurston thanked Dr. Marti for appearing before the Legislature both times and for answering all the Legislature=s questions.

The Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Robin D. Thoman, Personal Secretary

SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 1998

The September 21, 1998 Special Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Thurston and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Tom Bloodgood stated that at this time the Computer duties come under the Management and Finance Committee, probably from the Purchasing Agent having the computer responsibilities in the past. His Department, Real Property, comes under the Governmental Operations Committee. It would be easier for him if all of this was under one committee. Legislator Bleiler asked how this affects potential plans for a department. Tom said he does not know that it would affect it. He sees it more as a Governmental Operations type of issue. Legislator Bleiler said he would like to think about it. He feels that Management and Finance Committee is the committee that involves all departments. In a sense, the computer committee is trying to unify and conform to the way computers are being utilized county-wide, and he feels Management and Finance Committee would seem most sensible. Chairman Hastings asked if there was interest in sponsoring a motion to authorize the committee change. Legislator Bleiler said he would like to discuss the committee change with committee and would like to think about it further.

MOTION by Legislator Bleiler to waive the rules to allow an additional resolution be put on the agenda, SECOND by Legislator Young. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.

Chairman Hastings said the Soil and Water Conservation District is requesting a letter of support for funding the Upper Susquehanna Coalition. The Clerk read the letter of support.

MOTION by Legislator Young to write a letter of support for funding the Upper Susquehanna Coalition, SECOND by Legislator Larison. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.

RESOLUTION NO. 343 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. Authorize Bonding for the Multi-Jurisdictional Fuel Facility Project.

1. Accept Bid for the Multi-Jurisdictional Fuel Facility Project.

2. Accept/reject Tax Auction Bids.

3. Resolution Authorizing Settlement Agreement on Personnel Issue.

4. Resolution to Send Application for Lakes District Formation to NYS Comptroller.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 344 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SHARED FUEL FACILITY IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $314,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $314,000 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 implementation and construction of a shared fuel facility, including incidental improvements, in and for the County of Schuyler, New York, pursuant to a Municipal Cooperation Agreement between said County, the Village of Watkins Glen in said County, and the Watkins Glen Central School District in said County, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $314,000.

Section 2. SEQR Determination: It is hereby determined that the aforesaid purpose constitutes a Type II action under the SEQR regulations of the State of New York which, by definition, will not have a significant impact upon the environment.

Section 3. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of $314,000 bonds of said County hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law; provided, however, that to the extent that any grants-in-aid or moneys from any other sources are received for such facility, the amount of obligations authorized to be issued pursuant to this resolution shall be reduced dollar for dollar.

Section 4. The power to appropriate 1998 fund balances to defray the aforesaid maximum estimated cost, including the power to redeem any or all obligations issued pursuant to this resolution from such 1998 fund balances, is hereby delegated to the County Treasurer.

Section 5. It is hereby determined that period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years, pursuant to subdivision 35 of paragraph a of Section11.00 of the Local Finance Law.

Section 6. 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 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the 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 bonds with substantially level or declining annual 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. 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 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 9. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:

5. Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or

6. 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

7. Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

Section 10. 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 11. 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 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 345 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: ACCEPT BID FOR SHARED FUEL FACILITY PROJECT

WHEREAS, the County, per Resolution No. 271-98, authorized advertisement for bids for the ARC-Funded Shared Fuel Facility project, and

WHEREAS, one bid was received and opened, with recommendation being made by Hunt Engineers to accept the bid.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accepts the bid from Beavers Petroleum Equipment Company, Inc. for construction of a shared fuel facility at a base bid price of $195,000, contingent upon approval by the USDA - Rural Development - Rural Utility Service, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be hereby authorized to execute any and all documents relative to this project; subject to approval by the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 346 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: ACCEPT 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 19, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature accepts, the following bids to wit:

BIDDER'S NAME: Donald A. and Paula Smith
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2
Alpine, N.Y. 14805
AMOUNT OF BID: $163.00
FORMER OWNER: Nola M. Heal
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 99.-1-40
LOCATION: Catharine

BIDDER'S NAME: John R. Hibbard
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 11092 Chambers Road
Beaver Dams, NY 14812
AMOUNT OF BID: $6,067.00
FORMER OWNER: Harriet F. Black & Helen E. Bassett
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 84.-1-8
LOCATION: Dix

BIDDER'S NAME: Thomas C. Kather
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 1251 Terry Hill Road
Alpine, NY 14805
AMOUNT OF BID: $1,576.00
FORMER OWNER: LCB Realty, Inc.
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 65.9-3-4
LOCATION: Dix

BIDDER'S NAME: Wesley B. Newbury
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 400 Blatchley Road
Windsor, NY 13865
AMOUNT OF BID: $2,051.00
FORMER OWNER: Joyce Fellon
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 65.13-4-18
LOCATION: Dix

BIDDER'S NAME: Wesley B. Newbury
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 400 Blatchley Road
Windsor, NY 13865
AMOUNT OF BID: $6,067.00
FORMER OWNER: James Peters
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 65.14-1-2
LOCATION: Dix

BIDDER'S NAME: Richard & Tammy Barrett
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 4208 Bergen Road
Odessa, NY 14869
AMOUNT OF BID: $2,353.00
FORMER OWNER: John Grantier & Belinda Simms
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 36.-1-48.13
LOCATION: Hector

BIDDER'S NAME: Kimberly S. Smith
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 3345 Shuler Road
Alpine, NY 14805
AMOUNT OF BID: $1,099.00
FORMER OWNER: Ronald & Margaret Harding
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 57.-1-31
LOCATION: Hector

BIDDER'S NAME: Terry L. Towner
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: Goodhue Lake, P.O. Box F
Addison, NY 14801
AMOUNT OF BID: $1,349.00
FORMER OWNER: Kermit Leonard
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 37.-1-6
LOCATION: Hector

BIDDER'S NAME: John C. & Mary D. Bardo
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 2015 State Route 414
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
AMOUNT OF BID: $2,955.00
FORMER OWNER: Stella Groves
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 73.-1-8
LOCATION: Orange

BIDDER'S NAME: Ronald Phillips
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 2816 Irelandville Road
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
AMOUNT OF BID: $1,149.00
FORMER OWNER: Lynn R. & Bonnie J. Lewis
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 53.10-2-12
LOCATION: Reading

BIDDER'S NAME: Sean & Sundae Hein
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 603 County Route 23
Dundee, NY 14837
AMOUNT OF BID: $2,051.00
FORMER OWNER: William Shade
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 19.-1-24
LOCATION: Tyrone

BIDDER'S NAME: Robert L. Bergmark
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 2804 Jennings Road
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
AMOUNT OF BID: $143.00
FORMER OWNER: Mary T. Fleet & Helen Hill
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 49.-1-51.111
LOCATION: Tyrone

BIDDER'S NAME: Howard & Doris Rumsey
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: 4400 DeCamp Road
Dundee, NY 14837
AMOUNT OF BID: $8,779.00
FORMER OWNER: Charles W. & Hazel Pym
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 28.-1-14.1
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.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 347 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH DR. LOLA M. MITCHELL - AS AMENDED

WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler and Dr. Lola M. Mitchell have reached an agreement regarding her separation from county employment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be hereby authorized to execute a Separation Agreement with Dr. Lola M. Mitchell, said Agreement drafted and approved by the county=s labor counsel, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $24,481 from Retirement account no. 9010.801 and $7,335 from Youth Bureau account no. 7310.495 to Youth Bureau accounts, as follows:
7310.100 $19,591
7310.162 $12,225

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 348 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: RESOLUTION TO SEND APPLICATION FOR LAKES DISTRICT FORMATION TO THE NYS COMPTROLLER

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature approved the creation of a special district for the protection of certain lakes by Resolution No. 498-97, subject to permissive referendum, and

WHEREAS, said District was approved upon a referendum on April 14, 1998, and

WHEREAS, all other steps necessary to the creation of such District have been heretofore accomplished, and

WHEREAS, County Law Section 258 requires the County Legislature to petition the New York State Comptroller for permission to establish such a District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature be hereby authorized and directed to sign the Application annexed hereto as prepared by the Schuyler County Attorney and to file or cause the same to be filed together with all exhibits with the New York State Comptroller as soon as possible, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman and the County Attorney be authorized to perform whatever coordination, submission of additional materials, or administrative actions may be required to accomplish the purposes aforesaid.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 349 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, an employee, who is a member of the four-county Special Needs Planning Modeling Committee of which Schuyler is a part, has been asked by the Committee to attend an out-of-state training conference, and

WHEREAS, the employee=s expenses will be paid by the Special Needs Planning Modeling Committee, and

WHEREAS, it is desirous to approve this employee=s attendance at the conference.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves out-of-state travel for Mary Wilson to attend the Public/Private Partnership Skills Conference held in San Diego, California, October 1^st & 2^nd, 1998. It is understood there will be no cost to the County for the expense of this trip.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

The Meeting adjourned at 4:48 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 25, 1998

The September 25, 1998 Special Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Little and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present, except Legislator Thurston who was absent. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 350 Motion by Little, 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.) Personnel Issue Regarding the Mental Health Department.

2.) Possible Settlement Agreement Regarding Paula Mold -v- Schuyler County

3.) Acknowledge Appointment and Set Salary for Deputy Building Maintenance Supervisor

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 351 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT-STAFFORD AND MOLD -v- COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, et al

WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler lawfully took tax deeds to premises owned by Plaintiffs' Sean J. Stafford and Paula A. Mold on April 21, 1997, and

WHEREAS, Plaintiffs' filed for bankruptcy two days thereafter and sought to overturn the tax foreclosure and subsequent auction sale proceedings of parcels to auction sale purchasers Gary House (residence) and Joseph Ottati (barn), and

WHEREAS, Counsel for the Federal Trustee in Bankruptcy has undertaken extensive and apparently unprecedented legal proceedings on behalf of the bankrupts' estate, the objective of which is to overturn the tax foreclosure/auction proceedings in their entirety and recover money damages in addition thereto, and

WHEREAS, the County has been well and ably represented in such proceedings by our Insurance Counsel, Davidson & O,Mara, P.C., with the County Attorney and County Treasurer appearing as witnesses in such litigation, and

WHEREAS, the lawsuit has progressed to a point at which the legal issues are reasonably clear, and

WHEREAS, it appears that the position of the Trustee in Bankruptcy is that the taking of tax deeds on premises worth considerably in excess of the tax liens deprives other creditors of the bankrupt of the equity therein and perforce denies the bankrupt the homestead exemption, and

WHEREAS, Insurance Counsel and the County Attorney have concurred extensively in this matter and are of the opinion that the Bankruptcy Court will most likely rule against the County's position, and

WHEREAS, such an adverse decision would set a precedent rendering all future tax sales liable to nullification in bankruptcy, and

WHEREAS, such uncertainty would materially adversely affect tax foreclosure and subsequent auction sale proceedings for a period of not less than 120 days, and

WHEREAS, such a precedent would be inimical to the orderly enforcement of tax liens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is strongly recommended by Insurance Counsel and the County Attorney that Defendant, Schuyler County, effect a comprehensive settlement of this litigation in the following manner:

1. Gary House to reconvey the residence property to its former owner(s).

2. The County return Mr. House's auction purchase price in the amount of $19,119, together with interest in the amount of $950 and the additional sum of $3,000 to cover his Attorney's fees.

3. The County will waive the back taxes owed on the residential property (current taxes will be paid by Paula Mold directly or through the bankruptcy proceedings).

4. In return, the Trustee in Bankruptcy will drop its claim for a return of the barn property and/or monetary damages against the County and all other claims against the County.

DISCUSSION: Attorney Coleman explained for the record that the amount of money paid is misstated, it is $19,119. Attorney Tom O=Mara from Davidson & O=Mara law firm said that the decision will call into question all future tax sales. Attorney Coleman emphasized that the County and the Treasurer did nothing wrong. The tax auction was conducted like all other tax auctions and was done by the book. The County simply ran into a situation which was unprecedented. The US Bankruptcy court is not concerned about tax liens. Attorney Coleman recommended the County agree to settle. Attorney O=Mara also recommended the County approve the settlement. There was discussion on the fear of setting a precedent, and on the procedure and how it has changed. Chairman Hastings expressed concern over the County=s cost. Attorney Coleman explained that the bulk is a refund of $19,119, which is not harmful to the County and the current taxes will be paid also. Legislator Gifford asked if the new procedure would protect us. Attorney O=Mara said it will be upheld under this type of action. Attorney Coleman explained that the Mold case is rare, it should not happen again. Legislator Larison asked what the County would be paying if it approves this settlement and Attorney O=Mara responded the cost would be about $3,000.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 352 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT AND SET SALARY OF DEPUTY BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 276-98 authorized the creation and filling of the position of Deputy Building Maintenance Supervisor, and

WHEREAS, the Building Maintenance Supervisor and Personnel Officer have conducted interviews, and the Building Maintenance Supervisor has chosen to appoint Kirk Smith as the Deputy Building Maintenance Supervisor.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby acknowledge the appointment by David W. Lisk, Building Maintenance Supervisor, of Kirk Smith as Deputy Building Maintenance Supervisor at an annual salary of $23,500 in Grade Level C of the Management/Confidential Salary Plan, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment take effect October 12, 1998.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

MOTION by Legislator Bleiler to waive the rules to allow additional agenda items, SECOND by Legislator Gifford. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.

RESOLUTION NO. 353 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 347-98/ AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH DR. LOLA M. MITCHELL

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 347-98 authorized a settlement agreement with Dr. Lola M. Mitchell, and

WHEREAS, said resolution needs adjustment to the account transfers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the last ABe It Further Resolved@ paragraph in Resolution No. 347-98 be amended to read as follows:

ABE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $24,481 from Retirement account no. 9010.801 and $7,335 from Youth Bureau account no. 7310.495 to Youth Bureau accounts, as follows:
7310.100 $19,591
7310.162 $12,225

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

MOTION by Legislator Larison to go into executive session to discuss employee work history, SECOND by Legislator Young. Motion carried six ayes to zero noes.

John Hayes made a brief presentation to board on the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Community Services before the executive session discussion.

MOTION by Legislator Karius to come out executive session, SECOND by Legislator Young. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.

RESOLUTION NO. 353 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: AMENDMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT/CONFIDENTIAL SALARY PLAN RELATIVE TO THE FACTOR RATING SYSTEM AND SALARY RANGES

WHEREAS, the Factor Rating System of the Management/Confidential Salary Plan dated October 10, 1995 has not been adjusted since 1994, and

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has recommended that the salary ranges be adjusted by 10%, effective January 1, 1999.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby amend the Management/Confidential Salary Plan as printed below, and

FACTOR RATING SYSTEM AND SALARY RANGES

GRADE MIN MID MAX
L 52,800 60,500 68,200
K 48,400 56,100 63,800
J 44,000 51,700 59,400
I 39,600 47,300 55,000
H 35,200 42,350 49,500
G 31,900 39,600 47,300
F 29,700 36,850 44,000
E 27,500 34,100 40,700
D 25,300 31,350 37,400
C 23,100 28,600 34,100
B 20,900 26,400 31,900
A 18,700 24,200 29,700

DISCUSSION: Legislator Larison said he cannot support this, he needs to see some numbers and where this is going

VOTE: Passed 5-2. Noes: Young, Larison.

MOTION by Bleiler to direct the Legislative Chairman to discuss with the Director of Community Services/Public Health the support for reviewing salaries starting with the 1999 salary schedule, SECOND by Gifford. Motion carried five ayes to zero noes. Noes: Young and Larison.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

The Meeting adjourned at 5:44 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 1998

The October 1, 1998 Special Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Karius and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present, except Legislators Young and Gifford who were excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 355 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

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.) January 1999 Clothing/Footwear Exemption

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 356 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: JANUARY 1999 CLOTHING/FOOTWEAR EXEMPTION

Be it enacted by the Schuyler County Legislature as follows:

Section one: Receipts from sales of and consideration given or contracted to be given for purchases of clothing and footwear exempt from state sales and compensating use taxes pursuant to paragraph 30 subdivision (a) of section (a) of section 1115 of the tax law shall also be exempt from sales and compensating use taxes imposed in this jurisdiction.

Section two: This resolution shall take effect immediately and shall apply to sales made and uses occurring during the period commencing January 17, 1999, and ending January 24, 1999, although made or occurring under a prior contract.

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

The Meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.

Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 1998

The October 7, 1998 Special Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Gifford and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present, except Legislator Thurston who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 357 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

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.) Possible action following executive session discussion on litigation and employee(s) work history.

VOTE: Passed 5-0.

MOTION by Legislator Larison to go into executive session to discuss litigation, SECOND by Legislator Gifford. Motion carried five ayes to zero noes.

MOTION by Legislator Larison to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Young. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.

MOTION by Legislator Bleiler to not appeal the decision of the Administrative Law Judge relative to the management petition for a union, SECOND by Legislator Karius. Motion failed two ayes to five noes. Noes: Gifford, Larison, Little, Young, Hastings.

MOTION by Legislator Larison to appeal the decision of the Administrative Law Judge relative to the management petition for a union, SECOND by Legislator Gifford. Motion carried five ayes to two noes. Noes: Bleiler, Karius.

MOTION by Legislator Gifford to go into executive session to discuss employee(s) work history, SECOND by Legislator Larison. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.

MOTION by Legislator Gifford to come out of executive session, SECOND by Legislator Young. Motion carried seven ayes to zero noes.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

The Meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 1998

The October 13, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Bleiler and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present, except Legislator Thurston who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Tom Ryan asked about Resolution No. 376 on raising the sales tax by 1%. If the county were to move forward with the increase, would they be locked into it. Chairman Hastings stated that the county can always go back down to 7%. County Attorney Coleman explained that it is the same process either way. The county would have to petition the State to increase or decrease the sales tax by Local Law. However, it does expire at some point in the future. Tom asked what the time line is to enact the increase. Attorney Coleman explained that to get the State to put this on its agenda takes time. Tom asked the legislators if they do raise the sales tax if there would be a property tax increase also. Chairman Hastings said that if this resolution passes it is then forwarded onto Senator Kuhl and Assemblyman Bacalles to bring to the Senate in January and the Assembly in June. Then after the State approves it the Legislature will have to introduce a Local Law, hold a public hearing and adopt a Local Law increasing the sales tax by 1%. There will be two more votes by the Legislature. The County will not receive any money from this until at least the last quarter of the year 1999.

Casey Creamer commented on the sales tax increase also. He said that just a short time ago a movement was made to increase the sales tax to use it for SCOPED and economic development. Now the resolution states that it is to be used for the highway system. Chairman Hastings stated that the object was to have each town and village allow the county to keep a percentage of the total for economic development. Then Soil & Water Conservation, Planning and the Chamber of Commerce would be removed from the county budget. The towns and villages did not agree to that, therefore, it fell by the wayside. The towns and villages will be receiving their percentage if the county increases the sales tax to 8%. This is not only for infrastructure and the roads, it is also to help out the budget in general and is better than a property tax increase.

Jim Kurtz feels that small businesses generate the paychecks in this county. An outside store may be happy to come here because of the 7% and may be turned away with 8%. There are large businesses such as Cargill Salt, Shepard Niles, Akzo and farmers that do not pay sales tax. He hopes that after the paperwork from the State comes back, this Legislature will come back to the public before making a decision. All of the small businesses in the county employ more employees than the three mentioned above. He suggested that all of the legislators take a trip to Montour Falls and look at all of the portable signs to see just how many small businesses there are in this county.

Jo Pat Wright stated that she agrees with Jim Kurtz. Chemung County is her biggest competitor. Speaking as a business owner who hears complaints every day, she would lose business for just a 1% difference, her customers calculate the difference. As a consumer she is supported by local people and she also buys locally. She assumes that the Legislature has studied the actual revenue that will come from this increase. Legislator Gifford explained that the whole 1% stays in the county and is estimated at $1 million. Jo asked about the study done a couple of years ago about the alternative to property taxes vs. income tax. Legislator Bleiler said that issue is not dead. He is looking into the issue and is trying to study it. He would like to say that if it is at all possible, he would like to eliminate property tax and feels the sales tax is a step in the right direction.

Angie Franzese asked for the amount of the 1997 fund balance. Chairman Hastings informed Angie that the fund balance was $2.1 million. She asked about the 1999 budget figure. Legislator Bleiler explained that there is no figure yet. They are working on a straw budget asking department heads to give them figures for next year. Angie said she was happy to see that Social Services had gone done in 1998. She stated that she has managed many budgets in the past years and in 1992 there was a $300,000 deficit with a zero fund balance. Sales tax is still taxing and spending. If there is any way, she urges that the county does not increase the sales tax. Chairman Hastings stated that the county has been facing highway cuts for four years in a row. Yes, Social Services is down, the State has done a great job. The Mobile Work Crew project has been great. Angie thanked the legislators and urged them not to vote yes on the increase.

7:00 P.M. - PRESENTATION BY PAULA SMETANKA FROM THE COMMUNITY DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER:

Paula thanked the Legislature for inviting the Center to speak about their program. The Center has been in existence in Schuyler County for just one year. They provide mediation services through the courts. In May 1997 when the Neighborhood Justice office closed, they were asked to provide services to Schuyler County, that is how they came about. The are supported by eleven volunteers. All of the mediating is done by volunteers. They hold training sessions twice a year and will be accepting referrals on December 1, 1998. They hope to maintain around eighteen cases in Schuyler County. Their main goal is to bring each case to mediation. She then handed out some brochures.

7:20 P.M. - CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO DARWIN FARBER:

Charlie Young accepted the award for Mr. Farber in his absence. The certificate was to acknowledge Darwin=s years of service on the Corning Community College Board of Directors. He is retiring in November, 1998.

RESOLUTION NO. 358 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 REGULAR MEETING, AND THE SEPTEMBER 21, 1998, SEPTEMBER 25, 1998 AND OCTOBER 1, 1998 SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the September 14, 1998 Regular Meeting, and the September 21, 1998, September 25, 1998 and October 1, 1998 Special Meetings of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 359 Motion by Gifford, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SCOPED FOR 1999 - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED) is still interested in renting space at the Rural Urban Center, and

WHEREAS, the total cost of the agreement would be $4,806 for 534 square feet and the term would be for 12 full months, from January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to sign the aforementioned agreement, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 360 Motion by Gifford, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF TYPIST POSITION - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the tourist season creates a substantial increase in the number of people visiting our community, State Park, Race Track and other events, and

WHEREAS, this increase generates a substantial increase in paper work in the Sheriff=s office.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize the creation of a Typist position in the Sheriff=s Department to be filled seasonally and that such position be funded under the current budget appropriations.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 361 Motion by Gifford, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A PART-TIME LABORER/DOG POUND - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, occasionally the part-time Laborer at the Dog Pound is in need of time off.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize the creation of the position of Laborer-Sheriff=s Department at a 1998 hourly rate of $7.85, and that such position be funded under the current budget appropriations.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 362 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: DESIGNATION OF OCTOBER 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AS AINTERNATIONAL YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS@ IN SCHUYLER COUNTY

WHEREAS, the United Nations General Assembly has designated October 1, 1998-September 30, 1999 as the INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS, and

WHEREAS, this proclamation urges the international community to cooperate across all barriers to create a better society for all ages, and

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature endorses this designation and advocates recognition by its citizens that all persons, young and old, have something to contribute in some area of life.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby designates October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 as AInternational Year of the Older Persons@ in Schuyler County and encourages the community to participate in this celebration.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 363 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: INCREASE SOCIAL SERVICES PURCHASE OF SERVICES BUDGET AND REVENUE FOR DAY CARE

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has had a substantial increase in its New York State Child Care Block Grant allocation, which provides 100% reimbursement for day care.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following Social Services account adjustments:

+$100,000 Account no. 6070.572 Purchase of Services
+$100,000 Account no. 6070-4670 Federal Aid, Purchase of Services

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 364 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CHEMUNG COUNTY FOR OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM - OFFICE FOR THE AGING

WHEREAS, there is not sufficient staff at the Office for the Aging to adequately provide ombudsman services to the county residents in long term care facilities, and

WHEREAS, Chemung County has offered its ombudsman services to Schuyler County, and

WHEREAS, this program is fully funded by the State of New York.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Chemung County for ombudsman services to the Office for the Aging at a cost of $3,500; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 365 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF POSITION OF YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR - YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, the Acting Youth Bureau Director and Human Services Committee recommend the establishment of a Youth Court program for Schuyler County youth, and

WHEREAS, in order to implement this program, a Youth Court Coordinator position needs to be created, and

WHEREAS, there are monies available through the PINS Diversion program to fund this position until March 31, 2000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize the creation of the position of Youth Program Coordinator in the Youth Bureau, Grade Level XXI, with an hourly rate of $11.72, and that this position work 17 hours per week.

DISCUSSION: David Sanders, the Acting Youth Bureau Director, explained Resolution No. 365. This position is primarily for the Youth Board. He handed out a job description. He explained his reason for delay with supplying the information. Seasonal positions can sometimes give a department too many positions to handle. He gave some percentages of the needs for this position. It does not affect county money. The benefits from May to August would be paid from allocated money. This would be beneficial to the people we are looking for. To keep a part-time person you need to offer benefits. He has been making changes up to this morning on his proposal. Chairman Hastings asked if the Health Services Committee agreed to or voted on this position. Legislator Young said she had no details for the committee because she was still working on it over the weekend. David explained that the position primarily runs under the Youth Board and can be allocated for several programs, not just one program. Legislator Bleiler asked if this was all federal or state money that is paying for two positions. He asked David if it was his intention to create more jobs like this. David said yes and programs that can also be run without cost. Legislator Bleiler said he will support this position. Chairman Hastings stated that in the past, this money was for part of the Youth Bureau Director=s salary. She asked David if his salary was going to have any reimbursement. She stated that it is hard to vote on this Resolution without having the information until tonight. Legislator Young said that this has been talked about over a month ago and the Youth Board passed it with enthusiasm. This Resolution is a very positive thing to do. Chairman Hastings asked Legislator Young if she was able to poll her committee about this information. Legislator Young said no she was not able to do so. David stated that if he has to wait another month he would lose money. He has the backing of two schools that are eager to begin the Youth Court program. Legislator Larison commended Legislator Young and David on their time spent on the position. He Acalled for the question@.

VOTE: Passed 6-1. No: Hastings.

RESOLUTION NO. 366 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE FALLS HOME CARE AGENCY, FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES FROM 8/1/98 - 12/31/99

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 182-97 authorized a contract between the Schuyler County Home Health Agency and the Falls Home Care Agency, for Home Health Aide and Personal Care Aide services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Home Health be, and hereby is, authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an ongoing contract with the Falls Home Care Agency, to provide home health services from 8/1/98 through 12/31/99, at the rates listed below, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney:

Registered Nurse $25.00//hour
Registered Nurse for High-technology case $32.50/hour
Licensed Practical Nurse $21.25/hour
Home Health Aide $13.50/hour
Personal Care Aide $12.75/hour

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 367 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: CONTRACT - KIT FRANK FOR PRESCHOOL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

WHEREAS, Schuyler County must provide occupational therapy to eligible preschool children according to Section 4410 of the Education Law, and

WHEREAS, Kit Frank 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 Director of Public Health/Home Health be, and hereby is, authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an ongoing contract with Kit Frank to provide preschool occupational therapy services from September 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999 at the rate of $35 per half hour session, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 368 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH DR. STEPHEN A. SPAULDING FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN=S PROGRAM MEDICAL DIRECTOR

WHEREAS, the Public Health Office may contract with Dr. Stephen A. Spaulding for his services as Medical Director for the Physically Handicapped Children=s Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement with Dr. Stephen A. Spaulding for his Services as Medical Director at the rate of fifty dollars per hour ($50/hour) from June 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 369 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH SAY NETWORK - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, Steuben, Allegheny, and Yates Counties have created a study group, the SAY Network, to explore the possible advantages of a multi-county health agency, and

WHEREAS, the only requirement for participation at this point, is Legislative authorization and the cost of auditing fees of Schuyler County for inclusion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes Schuyler County=s participation in this project, through the Department of Public Health and other representatives as necessary, with the understanding that auditing fees required are already available in the current year=s approved budget.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 370 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: AMEND 1998 SCHUYLER ARC AGREEMENT - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, there have been ongoing discussions with the NYS Office of Mental Health, VESID, Schuyler ARC, Inc. and the Schuyler County Director of Community Services relative to the need for Ongoing Integrated Supported Employment Services in Schuyler County, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health has approved Schuyler ARC, Inc. to be the provider of these services, and have allocated funds to the county for these services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the amendment of the Schuyler ARC, Inc. agreement for the provision of the Ongoing Integrated Supported Employment Program in Schuyler County, in an amount not to exceed $10,000; subject to the approval of the County Attorney. There will be no cost to the county for these services, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorized the Schuyler County Treasurer to amend the 1998 County budget as follows:

REVENUE
State Funds 4322.3490 $10,000
EXPENSES
Schuyler ARC, Inc. 4322.504 $10,000

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 371 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AMEND 1998 C.J. ROBINSON & ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, there is a need to improve the data management systems in Public Health and Mental Health, and

WHEREAS, there are funds in both departments to accomplish the development of a coordinated software program which will benefit both departments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize an amendment to the C. J. Robinson & Associates Agreement for the provision of a software program which will provide an improved, coordinated data management system for both Mental Health and Public Health, in an amount not to exceed $10,000, effective immediately; subject to the approval of the County Attorney.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked where the money is coming from for this contract. There is a need for Central Data Processing and there are some computers in Public Health that do not work. She asked if this Resolution will fix the problem. Chairman Hastings stated that this has been discussed in other committees. Tom Bloodgood said that Legislator Young hit the nail on the head. This is a reflection that the county does not have a Central Data Processing Department to support the programming needs when they arise. The Public Health Department has programming needs. The contract with Southern Tier Central (STC) is for training and technical support, not for programming. There is a brand new network being installed in Public Health. Duane Spilde said he is not aware of any computers that are not working. They are currently in a transitional period with the new network. Legislator Young asked what is being done with the computers that do not work with the new network. Duane stated that they are being declared surplus and some are being given to other departments. Legislator Bleiler shared his concern that there is a lot of different contracts for computer services in the county.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 372 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AMEND AGREEMENT WITH VENKATA S. SATTI, M.D. - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, there is a need for flexibility and additional psychiatric coverage at the Mental Health Clinic, and

WHEREAS, it is recommended that the Venkata S. Satti, M.D. agreement be increased by $8,000, and the Kyung S. Chun, M.D. agreement be decreased by $4,000 with the remaining $4,000 coming out of the 4310.435 account for 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Chairman of the Legislature and the Director of Community Services to execute an amended agreement with Venkata S. Satti, M.D. for the provision of psychiatric consultation services to the Mental Health Clinic, in an amount not to exceed $31,660, an increase of $8,000, said funding is available in the 1998 county budget; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 373 Motion by Karius, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AMEND 1997-98 EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM (EIP)/INFANT-CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (ICHAP) GRANT BUDGET - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health has approved requested modifications in the Early Intervention/ICHAP Grant Budget to reflect the decreased expenditures in the Personal Service account and increased in Equipment, Supplies and Staff Development accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to amend the 1997-98 EIP/ICHAP budget as follows:

- $3,249.00 to account no. 4010.100-4041 - Personal Service
- $ 500.00 to account no. 4010.101-4041 - Overtime
+$1,621.49 to account no. 4010.201-4041 - Misc. Equipment
+$2,631.25 to account no. 4010.208-4041 - Computer Equipment
- $ 100.00 to account no. 4010.402-4041 - Advertising
+$1,727.60 to account no. 4010.431-4041 - Office Supplies
- $2,135.03 to account no. 4010.489-4041 - Fringe Benefits
+$ 3.69 to account no. 4010.466-4041 - Staff Development
$ 0 TOTAL EXPENSES

DISCUSSION: The Treasurer stated that this resolution may have to be changed. Duane explained that the Treasurer just brought it to his attention that her figures do not match his. He assured the Legislature that if they pass the resolution he will work it out with the Treasurer. Chairman Hastings stated she has a hard time passing resolutions that are not correct. These resolutions reflect the budget and need to be accurate. Legislator Larison suggested that they table the resolution until they have the proper information to vote on.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 374 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: EARLY INTERVENTION/INFANT-CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENT/CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS PROGRAM GRANT - AUTHORIZE GRANT RENEWAL AND ESTABLISH BUDGET FROM 10/1/98-9/30/99

WHEREAS, Schuyler County had a contract with the New York State Department of Health to provide services for the Early Intervention/Infant-Child Health Assessment Program, and

WHEREAS, this contract will be renewed from October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 with the inclusion of an additional $20,000 for the Children with Special Health Care Needs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute a renewal of this agreement with the New York State Department of Health from October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 1998-99 EIP/ICHAP/CPHCN budget be established from 10/1/98 - 9/30/99 as follows:

$31,295 to account no. 4010.100-4051 - Personal Service
$ 500 to account no. 4010.201-4051 - Misc. Equipment
$ 2,335 to account no. 4010.400-4051 - Contractual Expense
$ 4,500 to account no. 4010.466-4051 - Staff Development
$11,688 to account no. 4010.489-4051 - Fringe Benefits
$50,318 TOTAL EXPENSES

$50,318 to grant revenue account no. 4010.4451-4051
VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 375 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: EARLY INTERVENTION OFFICIAL AND COORDINATOR APPOINTMENTS - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Early Intervention Official position is vacant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Duane Spilde, Director of Public Health/Director of Community Services, be appointed as Early Intervention Official for Schuyler County, effective immediately.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 376 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL 1% SALES TAX FOR SCHUYLER COUNTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW

WHEREAS, Schuyler County will be required to fund significant capital projects in the near future such as bridge repair and replacement, highway buildings and highway equipment, and

WHEREAS, additional revenues will be needed by the County to fund such activities, and

WHEREAS, such projects will enhance the local economy through improvement of infrastructure and concomitant enhancement of the environment for business opportunities and job creation, and

WHEREAS, such capital improvement projects are of significant indirect benefit to the private sector, and

WHEREAS, there are only 11,245 taxable parcels in Schuyler County and the imposition of anticipated capital improvement costs thereon will have a disproportionate impact, and

WHEREAS, the cost thereof should be spread among taxpayers in the most equitable fashion possible at the County level, and

WHEREAS, the sales tax appears to be an equitable mechanism for generating additional revenue, and

WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature could authorize the Schuyler County Legislature to impose an additional 1% sales tax beginning as soon as possible in 1999 in order to equitably spread the need for additional revenues, and

WHEREAS, a necessity exists for the passage of such legislation by the New York State Legislature.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby requests the New York State Legislature to adopt special legislation to amend such laws, including the New York State Tax Law, to authorize the Schuyler County Legislature to establish an additional 1% sales tax beginning as soon as possible in 1999, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to New York State Senator John R. Kuhl, Jr., New York State Assemblyman James Bacalles and to the Majority and Minority Leaders of the New York State Senate and Assembly.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 377 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPLICATION FOR CORRECTED TAX ROLL - TOWN OF TYRONE, PARCEL 49.-1-51.116

WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law,and

WHEREAS, the assessor has certified that an error in essential fact occurred as the result of an incorrect parcel acreage, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of the County Real Property Tax Service that this application be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application be approved, and that the 1998 Tax Roll be amended to show an assessment of $14,500, and that the County Treasurer issue a refund in the amount of $192.55, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be furnished to the Town of Tyrone and that the Treasurer charge back the Town $56.62.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 378 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: RENEW CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN TIER CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR COMPUTER-RELATED TECHNICAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board (STCRP&D Board) has agreed to renew their annual contractual agreement with Schuyler County to provide computer-related technical services including training, and

WHEREAS, STCRP & D Board has agreed to amend that agreement to cover a fifteen month period in order to align with the county=s fiscal year.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to execute an agreement with STCRP & D Board for computer-related technical services in the amount of $8,270.10 from October 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 379 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: ACCEPT/REJECT BIDS - MATERIAL SALT SPREADER FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent was authorized to advertise for bids for material salt spreader, and

WHEREAS, bids were received and the Superintendent recommends the Legislature accept the low bid from Tracey Road Equipment, Inc.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby accept the bid from Tracey Road Equipment, Inc., 6803 Manlius Center Road, P.O. Box 489, East Syracuse, NY 13057 in the amount of $8,712.00 for a material salt spreader for the Highway Department, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid from Chemung Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 527, Elmira, NY 14902 be rejected.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 380 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Highway Department has an inoperable Acer 486DX computer which has been replaced, and

WHEREAS, this computer should be declared junk and disposed of by the Building Maintenance Supervisor.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declares the following equipment in the Highway Department junk:

1 Acer 486 DX computer

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 381 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK - CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL

WHEREAS, the Civil Service/Personnel Department has an inoperable IBM Selectric II typewriter, and

WHEREAS, this typewriter should be declared junk and disposed of by the Building Maintenance Supervisor.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declare the following equipment in the Civil Service/Personnel Office junk:

1 IBM Selectric II Typewriter S/N 269608306

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 382 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - RECORDS MANAGEMENT

WHEREAS, the Records Management Department has had to replace a computer monitor, and

WHEREAS, this monitor should be declared surplus and sold at the county auction to be held in 1999.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby declare the following equipment in the Records Management Office surplus:

1 Computer VGA Monitor S/N 30250757

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 383 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: DECLARE THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AS ANATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH@

WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of all Americans, and

WHEREAS, the arts and humanities affect every aspect of life in America today including the economy, social problem solving, job creation, education, creativity and community livability, and

WHEREAS, a coalition of more then 50 national arts and humanities groups representing over 23,000 cultural organizations and institutions comprise the national cultural Alliance, which works to increase public awareness and understanding of, and participation in, the humanities and the arts, and

WHEREAS, the nation=s 23,000 cultural organizations, the National Endowment for the arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation=s 3,800 local arts agencies, the arts and humanities councils of the 56 states and US jurisdictions, and the President of the United States will be encouraged to participate in this celebration, and

WHEREAS, the month of October 1998 has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities Month by the United States Conference of Mayors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby declare October 1998 as National Arts and Humanities Month, and urges Schuyler County residents to participate in and to celebrate the cultural riches our community has to offer.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 384 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, Legislator Little cannot meet the time scheduled for the Historical Society Board of Trustees= meetings, and

WHEREAS, Legislator Larison is willing to accept this appointment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature accept the resignation of Legislator Little and approve the appointment of Legislator Larison to the Schuyler County Historical Society Board of Trustees effective immediately and ending December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 385 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF SPACE COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the Legislative Chairman recommends creation of a committee for the purpose of developing a 5-year plan for coordinating space needs throughout the county.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a Special Committee of the Legislature be created as follows:

NAME OF COMMITTEE: Space Committee

PURPOSE: Development of a 5-year plan and review of immediate space needs throughout the county. Make recommendations for the same to the Legislature.

MEMBERS: Chairman of Legislature
Chairman of Public Works Committee
Chairman of Community Development and Natural Resources
Building Maintenance Supervisor

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 386 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF DARWIN FARBER AND APPOINT JUDGE WILLIAM ELLISON TO THE CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WHEREAS, Darwin Farber has submitted his resignation from the Corning Community College Board of Directors, and

WHEREAS, Judge William Ellison has been nominated to fill the vacancy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature regretfully accepts the resignation of Darwin Farber from the Corning Community College Board of Directors effective November 15, 1998, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby appoints Judge William Ellison to fill the vacancy on the Corning Community College Board of Directors effective November 15, 1998.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 387 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE 1999 DWI PLAN - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler is participating in the New York State STOP-D.W.I. Program, and

WHEREAS, Michael W. Wood has been appointed as the STOP-D.W.I. Coordinator, and

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 1999 STOP-D.W.I. Program; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 388 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: EXTEND CONTRACT WITH HUNT ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RUC DUCT WORK BID - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, Resolution 98-251 authorized a contract with Hunt Engineering to provide engineering services for duct work replacement at the Rural Urban Center in an amount not to exceed $4,875, and

WHEREAS, Resolution 98-342 rejected all bids and authorized re-advertisement of said bid, and

WHEREAS, in order to change the bid specifications, Hunt Engineering will need to provide further services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize the Chairman of the Legislature to sign an amended contract with Hunt Engineering in an amount not to exceed $1,500, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 389 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, Buildings and Grounds is responsible for maintenance of the Seneca Harbor Park, and

WHEREAS, all employees record time spent working at the Lakefront, which is directly charged to the personnel account 7110.100, and

WHEREAS, additional funds are needed in that account.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $3,000 from Buildings and Grounds personnel account 1620.100 to Seneca Harbor Park personnel account 7110.100.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 390 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: RESOLUTION AND NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE PURSUANT TO 6NYCRR PART 617 RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #2

WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, as lead agency for the Agricultural Districts Program, has concluded that there is little likelihood of significant adverse environmental impact resulting from the formation of such districts, and

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has reviewed and considered the district creation report and a completed NYS Agricultural Districts Environmental Assessment Form (RA-115) for proposed Agricultural District #2.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does not choose to nominate itself to serve as lead agency for the proposed project, and further finds that the proposed action to create Schuyler County Agricultural District #2 will not have a significant adverse environmental impact and therefore an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked how big a farm can get before it becomes an environmental concern. Legislator Larison stated that the Department of Environmental Conservation has laws and regulations on waste management and they work with Soil & Water Conservation to see that the farms comply.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 391 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR ADVERTISING COSTS - CIVIL SERVICE/ PERSONNEL

WHEREAS, the Civil Service/Personnel Office has had an exorbitant amount of advertising this year due to the lack of eligibility lists for many positions throughout the county, and

WHEREAS, the 1998 budget for advertising in the Civil Service/Personnel Department has been depleted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $5,400 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Civil Service/Personnel account no. 1430.402.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 392 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY

WHEREAS, there may be parcels that were sold at the County=s Tax Auction on September 19^th that do not close by either the successful bidder or the backup bidder, and

WHEREAS, it is the County=s desire to move these parcels as quickly as possible in order to get them back on the tax roll.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for parcels that were not successfully sold at the County=s Tax Auction, and that the due date of the bids to be coordinated with the Clerk of the Legislature.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 393 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: MOTION TO BRING FIVE (5) RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR

BE IT RESOLVED, that five (5) resolutions be brought to the floor.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 394 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF AN ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST POSITION IN THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, there is a need for additional clerical support in the Highway Department, and

WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee recommend the creation of a part-time Account Clerk Typist position in the Highway Department to take on certain responsibilities regarding the Shared Fuel Facility, and

WHEREAS, there is also a need to fill this position with a part-time person at 17 hours per week, and

WHEREAS, an amount of $1,000 is to be transferred in account (to be established at a later date) to cover the salary of this position.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize the hiring of an Account Clerk Typist position in the Highway Department for 17 hours per week at a rate of $8.96 per hour.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 395 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF $1,000 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 5142.101 TO A NEW ACCOUNT (TO BE ESTABLISHED) FOR SHARED FUEL FACILITY

WHEREAS, there is a need to hire an additional person to operate the Shared Fuel Facility, and

WHEREAS, there are extra monies in the Snow Removal Overtime account, and

WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee have recommended that $1,000 be transferred from Snow Removal Overtime account no. 5142.101 into the Shared Fuel Facility Account No. (to be established) to cover expenses for payroll for 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $1,000 from Snow Removal Overtime account no. 5142.101 to Shared Fuel Facility account no. (to be established).

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 396 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SENECA HARBOR PARK - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, there are no longer funds available in the Seneca Harbor Park utilities budget line item, and

WHEREAS, there are still utilities that will be used at the Seneca Harbor Park until the end of the year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $1,000 from Buildings account no. 1620.442 to Seneca Harbor Park account no. 7110.442.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 397 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING OF DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES/CREATE SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Director of Patient Services is retiring from the Schuyler County Public Health Clinic which will leave that position vacant, and

WHEREAS, there is a need to fill the Supervising Public Health Nurse position, and

WHEREAS, it is felt that one person could be appointed half-time in each position, and

WHEREAS, there is adequate funding in the departmental budget to cover these positions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Public Health Department be hereby authorized to fill the Director of Patient Services/Create Supervising Public Health Nurse position, pending approval of the New York State Department of Health and the Schuyler County Personnel Office, retroactive to 10/03/98.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 398 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE AND FILL STAFF PSYCHIATRIST - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, Schuyler County is part of a Federal and State programs designated for under-served areas for certain health care professionals, including psychiatrist, and

WHEREAS, Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic has typically experienced difficulty in recruiting and retaining psychiatric coverage, and

WHEREAS, the volume of services provided by the Mental Health clinics has outgrown the current psychiatric coverage of .5 FTE, and

WHEREAS, the opportunity exists to obtain the services of a full-time psychiatrist through the Federal and State program for under-served areas, and

WHEREAS, funding is available in the current clinic budget to pay for such services, without any additional cost to the county.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorize the creation and filling of the Staff Psychiatrist position through the under-served health professional program, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such position be appropriately graded and salary established according to guidelines of the Personnel Department, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this position be requested as non-competitive, exempt, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Director of Community Services to fill this position with an individual who has the necessary training and who meets the qualifications for the under-served health professional program, effective immediately, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such position shall continue so long as program requirements are met and funding remains available at no additional cost to Schuyler County, pending approval of the Personnel Office.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:

Legislator Little reported on the Public Works Committee. He was happy to see that the Shared Fuel Facility position passed tonight. The position has been created and once filled, that person can start collecting the information needed to be put in the computer. They hope to be breaking ground soon and possibly pumping gas soon.

Legislator Young called upon the two young people in the audience Andy Clark and Amanda Westlake to report on the Environmental Management Camp. Andy stated that he felt the camp was worth while, he gained insight on environmental issues, waste management and recycling programs. He learned new skills and interests through guest speakers. There was bird watching and lessons on wildlife survival. The counselors were what made the week enjoyable, they kept them busy all day. The camp was a good learning experience with humanity. He came away with new skills and suggests that anyone should go to the Camp. He then thanked the Legislature for the opportunity. Amanda explained how the camp used to be a private fish hatchery. It is located deep in a forest area. It is intended for campers ages 12-14 years old. The Counselors are college age. They visited numerous fields and ponds. She read aloud a day to day journal of their events. She also thanked the Legislature for the opportunity and recommended the camp to anyone who loves the outdoors.

Legislator Gifford reported on the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee. Susan Salloum left the Chamber of Commerce and they are in the process of searching for a new Director. The Chamber has also changed its location to North Franklin Street and is working on an information site for the State Park to takes its place.

Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management & Finance Committee. The personnel training has taken a back seat. He has not had a meeting to plan the next training session. He has been spending his time working on the budget. He does anticipate dealing with the budget to improve situations in the county. There are six bridges presently closed because they are unsafe. The Highway Department is trying to repair yellow flagged bridges to keep them from closing. We also need to support our employees. We had two Deputy Sheriffs leave to work for the Village of Watkins Glen. We are looking at a lot of different ways to achieve revenues. He feels the sales tax is proportional and property tax is the least fair. He would rather work to eliminate those taxes. He hopes that this is the first step towards reducing property tax.

Legislator Larison reported on Soil & Water Conservation. They are currently working on waste management programs for three farms for manure management. He also reported that Headstart=s grant application for owning its own building did not come through.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Clerk announced that the Schuyler County Historical Society is trying to hold a luncheon for the Legislature on Friday, October 23, 1998. Please let the office know if you able to attend.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

There was some brief discussion and clarification on the sales tax and its effect on the county.

The Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 1998

The November 9, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Larison and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Hazel Shader asked Chairman Hastings if she was on the Legislature when the Local Law creating the office of County Manager was voted on by the public and if she voted yes or no for it. Chairman Hastings said she voted yes. Hazel asked why she thought the county needs a manager. Chairman Hastings stated that Schuyler County needs a manager because nobody runs an $18 million dollar business with a Board consisting of eight members. It is difficult for those eight members to make one decision. The need to manage funds is essential. Hazel then asked how much is set aside in the budget for this position. Chairman Hastings said that $42,000 will be put into the 1999 budget.

Don Specchio opposed the proposed sales tax increase. He is a business owner in Montour Falls and feels that if Chemung County was at 8% he might feel differently.

Tom Ryan asked if the $40,000 in the 1999 budget for a manager will hire someone for a full year. Chairman Hastings said they have not budgeted an amount for the whole year. Tom stated that the original Resolution had a Public Hearing set for December 14, 1998 at 7:00 and now it has been changed to November 23, 1998 at 5:30 p.m., three days before Thanksgiving. His experience has been that Public Hearings are usually scheduled for 7:00 p.m. so that the public can attend. He thinks the Legislature does not want the public to be able to attend.

Mark Stephany commented on both the proposed sales tax increase and the County Administrator position. It seems that the tax levy increase being at zero for years looked good in short term, but not for long term. That left no money for infrastructure. He feels that if the county had a manager back then, it would have helped the budget. It would have forced the Legislature to look at long term planning. The sales tax increase puts us at a little disadvantage. If the county had a manager, in the long run taxpayers would be a lot better off. He is in favor of a manager.

Lory Peck was glad to see the Legislature increasing sales tax. It will relieve the pressure on property tax and distributing the taxing more evenly. He supports the County Manager position. This is not the role of the Legislature. He asked where the county is in regards to sales tax revenue compared to last year and how current spending is as far as staying within budget. Legislator Bleiler stated that they have no current report on the sales tax, 103% over budget was anticipated. The trends are coming down, but hopefully the revenue will still be more than anticipated. Now that the race season is over, it looks like it is close. There is only one department in trouble financially. All other departments are on schedule. Lory said he is a little concerned about the county doing business during Special Meetings of the Legislature. It is difficult enough to get here at 7:00 p.m., and feels the Public Hearing on the Administrator is relatively short notice for the public.

Jim Kurtz asked what was budgeted for bridges for last year. Greg Mathews, County Highway Superintendent, said he did not have the figures with him. Jim asked him if all of the bridges budgeted were repaired. Greg said yes, and listed what bridges were repaired.

Legislator Bleiler explained that the County does have six bridges closed and twelve to thirteen bridges yellow flagged. The bridges that are closed will remain closed. There is money to keep the remaining bridges open. Greg said they will do minor repairs to some that are closed.

Diane Carl asked if the County Manager position was going to be going to public referendum. Chairman Hastings said there will be a Public Hearing held only. Diane asked that the Legislators vote no on the position, inform the public and put it on the ballot for next year=s election. She read in the The Watkins Review and Express that the County Attorney warned the Legislature that this could create a law suit. She suggests that the Legislature take his advice. She is also against the sales tax increase. Attorney Coleman spoke up and said that he is not saying it is illegal to not put this to a vote at public referendum. It is an open question that could lead to a law suit.

Joe Rooney said he disagrees with having another public referendum. We elected the Legislators to run Schuyler County and if they decide to hire a Manager, that is their prerogative. The Legislature will still run the county.

Mark Stephany stated that a public referendum sometimes is the crutch for the Legislators because they do not want to make the decision themselves. The people do not elect Legislators to abstain or pass issues on to referendum. Secondly, is the sales tax earmarked for the purpose of infrastructure or general revenues? Chairman Hastings stated that there are so many things that need help, not just our Highway Department. The county has some long term initiatives. Legislator Bleiler asked Mark to call him about sales tax, he would be happy to talk more with him on that subject.

Sharon Bingell said that during the public referendum on a county manager in 1996, there was not one polling place that had more ayes than noes. The public has already said no to a manager. She feels the Legislators need to re-think the situation, educate and teach the public about this position and maybe then it would pass at another public referendum.

Charlotte Dickens asked the Legislature to take the county manager issue to the voters again by another public referendum.

7:00 P.M. YEAR OF THE FAMILY AWARDS:

Chairman Hastings read aloud all of the activities and community functions the Dickerson family and the Learn Family were involved in, and presented the families with a Certificate of Recognition and a County Key.

7:05 P.M. PRESENTATION BY THE SOUTHERN TIER TOBACCO AWARENESS COALITION:

The Coalition presented a brief video and gave some statistics on second hand smoke and how many Schuyler County residents are affected by smoking. They also handed out some updated packets for review.

RESOLUTION NO. 399 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 7, 1998 SPECIAL MEETING AND THE OCTOBER 13, 1998 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the October 7, 1998 Special Meeting and the October 13, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 400 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Management provides communications for the County=s emergency services, and

WHEREAS, there were unforeseen expenses incurred for equipment, repairs and expenses.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the County Treasurer to transfer funds from Contingency account no. 1990.5 in the amount of $12,000 to the Emergency Management account no. 3689.426.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 401 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Sheriff=s Department has received $29,328 from the Stop DWI grant for personal services for DWI patrols, and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff=s Department then reimburses the Village of Watkins Glen for patrol efforts related to the Stop DWI program in the amount of $5,304, and

WHEREAS, these expenses should be a contractual item.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorizes the County Treasurer to transfer $5,304 from Stop DWI account no. 3315.113 to account no. 3315.540.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 402 Motion by Thurston, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO FILL HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION - HIGHWAY

WHEREAS, there is a vacant position for a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Highway Department which has been vacant for more than 90 days and requires legislative approval to fill, and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee, and the Highway Superintendent recommend the filling of the position, and

WHEREAS, funding for this position is available for the remainder of 1998 and is included in the 1999 budget account no. D5110.100.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approve the filling of the vacant Heavy Equipment Operator position in the Highway Department and authorize the County Highway Superintendent to fill said position for 40 hours per week.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 403 Motion by Little, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR RADIO AND TABLES - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, there is a new Deputy Building Maintenance Supervisor in the Buildings and Grounds department, and

WHEREAS, there is now a need for an additional radio for this new position, and

WHEREAS, there is also a need to purchase tables to replace the broken and old tables at the Rural Urban Center.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize the County Treasurer to transfer the following:

AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO.
$ 900 1620.490 (subcontracts) 1620. 213 (radio equipment)
1,500 1620.490 (subcontracts) 1620.200 (equipment)
$ 2,400

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 404 Motion by Little, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, the lease agreement with Cooperative Extension for office space at the Rural Urban Center expires December 31, 1998, and

WHEREAS, Cooperative Extension is interested in renewing the lease, and

WHEREAS, Cooperative Extension is also interested in obtaining the additional space of 332 square feet that was vacated by NAPE.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign a lease agreement with Cooperative Extension for 1,937 square feet of office space at the Rural Urban Center at $9.00 per square foot for a total cost of $17,433, effective January 1, 1999 and terminating December 31, 1999, pending approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 405 Motion by Little, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH SIMPLEX FOR FIRE ALARM SERVICE - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, there is a need for fire alarm monitoring for the County Office Building, Highway buildings, Sheriff's Department, and the Rural Urban Center, and

WHEREAS, the current contract with Simplex expires on December 31, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign a fire alarm agreement with Simplex at an annual cost of $7,588, effective January 1, 1999 and terminating December 31, 1999, pending approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 406 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS PROGRAM - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau's Runaway and Homeless Program is in need of county office space, and

WHEREAS, there is office space available in the Probation Department.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be authorized to sign the lease agreement with the Runaway and Homeless Program for 100 square feet of office space at a cost of $9.00 per square foot for a yearly cost of $900, effective January 1, 1999 and terminating December 31, 1999, pending approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 407 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH VECTOR SYSTEMS WITH THE HOME HEALTH AGENCY FOR prnPLUS SUPPORT

WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency may contract with Vector Systems to provide support for the prnPLUS billing system.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Home Health be, and hereby is, authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve a contract with Vector Systems for the provision of software support, not to exceed $1,000 for the period of October 1997 through December 31, 1998; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 408 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: ESTABLISH 1997-98 IMMUNIZATION GRANT BUDGET

WHEREAS, Schuyler County=s new immunization grant is expected to be $18,000 from 11/1/98 through 10/31/99.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1998-99 Immunization Grant budget be established as follows:

$7,892 4010.100-4054 Personnel
$1,500 4010.101-4054 Personnel Overtime
$2,500 4010.200-4054 Miscellaneous Equipment
$2,000 4010.400-4054 Contractual Expense
$ 600 4010.433-4054 Postage
$3,508 4010.489-4054 Fringe Benefits
$18,000 TOTAL

$18,000 4010.1689-4054 Grant Revenue

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 409 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH MEGAN SHEWE FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES AND PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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, Schuyler County must provide occupational therapy to eligible preschool children according to Section 4410 of the Education Law, and

WHEREAS, Megan Shewe 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 Director of Public Health/Home Health be, and hereby is, authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an ongoing contract with Megan Shewe, to provide early intervention services, effective December 1, 1998, at rates set by the New York State Department of Health; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Home Health be, and hereby is, authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an ongoing contract with Megan Shewe, to provide Occupational Therapy services from December 1, 1998 to December 30, 1999 at the rate of $35 per half hour session; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 410 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH KELLY O=GARA SINN FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES AND PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION SPEECH THERAPY

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, Schuyler County must provide speech therapy to eligible preschool children according to Section 4410 of the Education Law, and

WHEREAS, Kelly O=Gara Sinn is a licensed speech pathologist and will provide these services at the rate of $35 per half hour session.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Home Health be, and hereby is, authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an ongoing contract with Kelly O=Gara Sinn, to provide early intervention services, effective September 1, 1998, at rates set by the New York State Department of Health; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Home Health be, and hereby is, authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an ongoing contract with Kelly O=Gara Sinn to provide preschool Speech Therapy services from September 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999 at the rate of $35 per half hour session; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 411 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH MILLER ASSOCIATES FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCY THERAPY SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Public Health Office may contract with Miller Associates for Home Health Agency Therapy services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Home Health be, and hereby is, authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve a contract with Miller Associates for the provision of Home Health Agency Therapy Services for the period of October 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 412 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH SCHUYLER HOSPITAL FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCY THERAPY SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Public Health Office may contract with Schuyler Hospital for Home Health Agency Therapy services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health/Home Health be, and hereby is, authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve a contract with Schuyler Hospital for the provision of Home Health Agency Therapy Services for the period of July 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999, subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0. Abstain: Gifford.

RESOLUTION NO. 413 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR WATER SAMPLING - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, funding is needed for additional water sampling in the Watershed Department.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer funds as follows:

AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO.
$1,000 4050.101 4050.476
$ 899 4050.204 4050.476

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 414 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION AND FILLING OF THE MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER POSITION - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Public Health Department has been contracting for the Medical Social Worker services in the Public Health Department, and

WHEREAS, the need exists for filling this position, on a half-time, per diem basis, and

WHEREAS, there is adequate funding in the departmental budget to cover this position.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Public Health Clinic be authorized to create and fill the Medical Social Worker position, Grade XXVIII with an hourly rate of $15.99, effective immediately.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 415 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE FILLING STAFF SOCIAL WORKER - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, a vacancy will exist in the Schuyler County Mental Health Clinic due to a vacancy, and the need exists to fill this position, and

WHEREAS, this position has been vacant for longer than 90 days which requires Legislative approval to fill, and

WHEREAS, this position is budgeted for in the 1998 county budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Mental Health Clinic be authorized to fill the Staff Social Worker position, effective immediately.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 416 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE HIRING OF TEMPORARY CLERICAL HELP IN THE MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Mental Health Department needs temporary clerical help to assist the support staff due to an expected vacancy in that department, and

WHEREAS, these services are budgeted in the 1998 county budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mental Health Department is authorized to hire temporary help or secure temporary clerical services through a temporary agency, at a cost not to exceed $3,000 from currently appropriated funds in account no. 4310.435-Professional Fees & Services.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 417 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING PROJECT - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature authorized the Community Services Board to contract with LoPinto, Schlather, Solomon and Salk for legal services, and

WHEREAS, there is a need for additional services to finalize items relative to the building project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorizes the Community Services Board to contract for legal services, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, for legal services to be rendered in connection with finalizing the Mill Creek Center building project; contract subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 418 Motion by Larison, Second by Thurston.

RE: APPROVAL OF THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING 1999 ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT AND NYS 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 before submitting the Plan in 1998, and

WHEREAS, the Public Hearing on the Annual Implementation Plan was held on October 2, 1998 at 1:00 p.m., and

WHEREAS, none of the Office for the Aging programs will be funded with federal or NYS funds until the plan has been approved by the Schuyler County Legislature and submitted to the NYS 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 the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to sign those contracts and agreements necessary to carry out the services provided by the Schuyler County Office for the Aging upon approval of the contract or agreement by the County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 419 Motion by Larison, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR JUVENILE DELINQUENCY - SOCIAL SERVICES

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $35,000 from State Training Schools account no. 6129.400 to Juvenile Delinquency account no. 6123.400.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 420 Motion by Larison, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOR FOOD STAMP NUTRITION PROGRAM

WHEREAS, in July 1997, the Schuyler County Legislature supported the joint application of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County and the Schuyler County Department of Social Services for a Food Stamp Education Program, and

WHEREAS, on September 25, 1998 Schuyler County was officially notified that the federal reimbursable program was approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to execute an agreement between Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Department of Social Services for the period of October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 in the amount of $90,762 ($45,381 local share and $45,381 Federal share), subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 421 Motion by Little, Second by Thurston.

RE: APPOINT DSS REPRESENTATIVE TO YOUTH BOARD

WHEREAS, Schuyler County Youth Board by-laws require the Department of Social Services to have a representative on the Board, and

WHEREAS, the current Department of Social Services representative, Catherine Knobel, is leaving the county=s employ effective November 5, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Beverly Clickner shall be appointed as the Department of Social Services representative to the Schuyler County Youth Board.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 422 Motion by Little, Second by Thurston.

RE: RESOLUTION TO DENY APPLICATION FOR REFUND, TOWN OF MONTOUR TAX MAP #86.-3-50

WHEREAS, application has been made in accordance with Real Property Tax Law Section 556, and

WHEREAS, the investigation of the circumstances indicates that an incorrect exterior wall material is not an error that can be corrected as defined in Section 550 of the Real Property Tax Law, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Real Property Tax Director and the Governmental Operations Committee that the application be denied.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the aforementioned application for refund be denied, and that the Real Property Tax Service Agency notify the property owner of this decision.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 423 Motion by Little, Second by Thurston.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK - CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL

WHEREAS, the Civil Service/Personnel Department has an outdated, inoperable Twinhead 386 computer, monitor and keyboard and,

WHEREAS, this computer has been replaced.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County Legislature hereby declare the following equipment in the Civil Service/Personnel Office as junk to be disposed of by the Buildings and Grounds Department:

Twinhead 386 Computer

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 424 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT JUNK - TREASURER

WHEREAS, the Treasurer has an outdated, inoperable Data General terminal which is not cost effective to repair and,

WHEREAS, said terminal is unusable with exception to the Treasurer=s Unix network and,

WHEREAS, this terminal has been replaced.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County Legislature hereby declare the following equipment be declared junk and be disposed of by the Buildings and Grounds Department:

Data General Terminal, Model 6566A, Serial #GG27691

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 425 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - COPIERS

WHEREAS, the County has replaced the majority of the departmental copiers, and

WHEREAS, two (2) Xerox 5028 copiers are in the possession of the Building Maintenance Supervisor, and

WHEREAS, said copiers are considered to be in working order.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County Legislature hereby declare the following equipment be declared surplus to be used elsewhere in the County, or if not to be put up for sale in the 1999 County auction:

Two (2) Xerox 5028 Copiers

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 426 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS - PLANNING DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Planning Department has a printer and a typewriter which are no longer needed, and

WHEREAS, said printer and typewriter are in working condition and usable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 215, that the County Legislature hereby declare the following equipment be declared surplus to be used elsewhere in the County, or if not to be put up for sale in the 1999 County auction:

Epson LX-800 Printer
Electric Typewriter, Serial #44055013

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 427 Motion by Gifford, Second by Thurston.

RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 5/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1998 CREATING THE OFFICE OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature wishes to create the Office of County Administrator for Schuyler County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 5 of the Year 1998, 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 November 23, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY. A Special Meeting of the Legislature will follow for the sole item of business being to act on Local Law Intro. No. 5 of the Year 1998.

LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 5/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1998

A Local Law to establish the Office of County Administrator for the County of Schuyler.

SECTION 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT

The increasing complexity of County government requires full time professional administrative attention and direct day to day centralized supervision by a person of demonstrated expertise in public administration. Accomplishment of this goal and the promotion of greater efficiency in government will be achieved by the creation of a administrative position which has not previously existed in the Schuyler County governmental structure. Accordingly, the Schuyler County Legislature has determined to create the position of County Administrator with the intention that the County Administrator be the chief administrative officer of the County. However, the existence and operation of such position shall not curtail, diminish or transfer the power of any elected official or similarly affect the powers conferred by law on any appointed official.

SECTION 2. APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE

1. There shall be a County Administrator who shall be directly responsible to the Legislature and shall, on behalf of the Legislature, perform the functions of a chief administrative officer. The position of County Administrator shall be exempt for Civil Service purposes.

B. The County Administrator shall be appointed by the Legislature and shall serve at the pleasure thereof. The term of office for the first County Administrator shall commence on the date of appointment and shall expire on December 31 of the year following appointment. Subsequent terms of office shall be for four (4) years. Appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.

C. The County Administrator shall hold no other public or political office.

SECTION 3. QUALIFICATIONS

A. At the time of appointment, the County Administrator shall have the following training and/or experience:

1. A high school diploma and ten (10) years paid, full time administrative experience in the field of government, private business or industrial enterprise.

or

2. Bachelors degree in the field of Business Administration or Public Administration and have six (6) years paid, full time administrative experience in government, private business or industrial enterprise or

1. A Masters degree in Business Administration or Public Administration and four (4) years paid, full time administrative experience in the field of government, private business or industrial enterprise.

or

4. An equivalent combination of training and experience as listed above.

The County Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of these and such other qualifications as may be required for the responsibilities of the office.

2. The appointee need not be a resident of Schuyler County at the time of appointment, but shall become so within ninety (90) days of appointment and remain so during the term of office. Failure to become a resident or remain a resident shall be cause for dismissal by the Legislature without other or further notice and without benefit of the removal provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law.

SECTION 4. SALARY

The County Administrator shall receive an annual salary to be fixed by the County Legislature.

SECTION 5. POWERS AND DUTIES

Perform all the duties now and hereafter conferred or imposed upon the office by law or directed by the Legislature and shall have all the powers and perform all the duties necessarily implied or incidental thereto. The County Administrator will provide and coordinate staff services to the County Legislature and its various committees and shall coordinate the activities of the various County departments and agencies. Among such powers and duties, but not by way of limitation, are the following:

A. Description of Duties:

1. Support, supervise and provide assistance to all Department Heads regarding budget, program and policy. Coordinate the preparation of interdepartmental policies and will, where necessary, make policy recommendations to the County Legislature. Implement necessary administrative procedures as may be required to carry out the policies established by the County Legislature. All Department Heads shall be responsible to and report to the County Administrator, excepting the County Attorney who shall be responsible to and report to the Legislature in accordance with County Law Section 500.

2. Submit regular reports and recommendations to Legislature regarding County operations, budget and policies through the meetings of the Legislature and its Standing Committees. Prepare resolutions as directed by the Standing Committee overseeing the office of County Administrator.

3. Conduct regular meetings with Department Heads and others deemed necessary. Act as official liaison between the Department Heads and County Legislature.

4. Provide day to day management of the activities of County government with a view towards the reduction of cost and size of government pursuant to a missions statement to be formulated.

5. Provide for appropriate budgetary controls and the efficient and economical management of appropriated funds.

6. Make recommendations to the appropriate jurisdictional committee of the Legislature for appointment/dismissal, by the Legislature, of all heads of units of county government not administered by an elected official, except where law specifically directs such action be implemented by another official.

7. Have the administrative responsibility of approving the organization and staffing within any specific department, or agency, or operation, subject to his or her direct administrative control and will have the administrative control of other temporary assignments within the same department, agency or operation or from one department, agency or operation to another.

8. Evaluate all Department Heads pursuant to the Management/Confidential Salary Plan, excluding elected Department Heads or where law specifies otherwise, who report directly to him or her and make recommendations on annual salaries/benefits.

1. Act as Budget Officer for the County -OR- Assist the Budget Officer in the preparation of the budget of the County, including but not limited to the development and recommendation of a budget program that includes long-range capital budgeting and annual operating budgets.

2. Participate in, and provide data to the Legislature in the conduct of Collective Bargaining for all unions.

3. Sell or lease surplus, obsolete and unused supplies, materials and equipment under such rules and regulations as the Legislature may require.

12. Approve staff travel for all County employees.

13. Assist with current grant proposals and seek out new opportunities for the same.

14. Attend all Regular and Special Meetings of the County Legislature.

15. Attend such Committee Meetings as the Legislature may direct.

1. To have such other powers and perform such other duties as may now or hereafter be conferred or imposed by the Legislature.

2. In consultation with the Chairman of the Legislature to determine what officer shall perform a duty not clearly defined or specified by law.

C. To aid the Legislature in evaluating proposals and make recommendations concerning same.

4. To serve as an advisor to the Legislature in developing policies and procedures promoting economy and efficiency in government.

5. To undertake administrative and management studies and to make recommendations regarding the results thereof to the Legislature.

6. To have such other powers and perform such other duties as may now or hereafter be conferred or imposed by the Legislature.

SECTION 6. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

Any dispute or disagreement regarding the authority of the County Administrator, the scope of the Administrator=s duties or authority, or the relationship between the County Administrator and the Chairman of the Legislature, Committee Chairman or individual Legislators shall be finally determined by the County Legislature sitting en banc. This section is specifically intended to address chain of command issues.

SECTION 7. NO DIVESTITURE OF ELECTED OFFICIAL'S POWER

Nothing contained in this Local Law shall operate or be construed to divest or curtail the power of any elected or appointed official nor to constitute an impermissible delegation of legislative authority.

SECTION 8. SEPARABILITY OF PROVISIONS

If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this Local Law shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment, decree or order shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation of the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment, decree or order shall be been rendered.

SECTION 9. CONFLICT WITH PREVIOUS LOCAL LAWS OR RESOLUTIONS

In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Local Law and any previous Local Law or Resolution of the Board of Legislators, this Local Law shall govern.

SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Local Law shall take effect when all applicable statutory requirements for its passage and adoption have been complied with fully and it has been duly filed as provided by the Municipal Home Rule Law.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Larison questioned acting on this resolution in view of the voter turnout in 1996. The voters said no and he feels it is irresponsible of them as a Legislature to act on this now. The staggered terms are in and he feels that should bring continuity.

Legislator Young feels that it is not just hiring another department head, it is changing the fundamental form of the county. She also feels that this is a change that should be put up to a public referendum to the people. This changes the way the Legislature does business. She gave some examples of other counties and what the manager has not done for them. She does not think a manager will solve the problem. The County will have the same political pressures.

Legislator Gifford feels that this person will do the administration work for the county. He was on the information gathering committee for the past six years. No one showed up to the Public Hearings. The people elected him to make the decision. He feels the county needs this position.

Legislator Thurston said he has worked for the last four years on this position. He is against another referendum and he is for a county manager. It seems like the taxpayers want the best of both worlds. Both times he ran for a legislative seat, he did so supporting a county manager, and received the highest number of votes. He does not believe in the sales tax increase, he is against it. Four years of a zero percent tax increase got the county in the mess they are currently in. They are paying now for the past. He feels the legislators need to legislate and let someone else manage the county.

Legislator Karius said she has studied this issue for six years. They held Public Hearings in the past for educational purposes and no one showed up. She is in favor of this position, the county needs it.

Legislator Bleiler stated that he has too many unanswered questions. He listed off a few questions he had and stated that he did not have the time to get them answered before tonight. Attorney Coleman tried to answer some of Legislator Bleiler=s questions by explaining that the Legislature has the final say. Legislator Bleiler said he could not support this resolution at this time. He has not had six years to study it, he has only had one week. A plan would help. There is no way to evaluate the affect. He received the agenda on October 31, 1998 and had just six days before it was voted on. He does not care about the past and would like to have the opportunity to discuss the position with the people. He is concerned about putting the money in the 1999 budget and is concerned about possible litigation. They may have to defend what they are doing. He has not said whether or not he is in favor of the position, he is opposed of the time line. He would like a debate and decision making opportunity.

Attorney Coleman stated that his office takes no position on whether the county should do this or not. His job is to speak up on the law only. It is not his job to debate the issues.

VOTE: Passed 5-3. Noes: Larison, Young, Bleiler.

RESOLUTION NO. 428 Motion by Gifford, Second by Thurston.

RE: DEDICATION OF THE HON. WILLIAM N. ELLISON COURT ROOM

WHEREAS, the Honorable William N. Ellison was Schuyler County=s first and only Supreme Court Justice, appointed in 1982 until his retirement in November, 1998, and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Legislature and the Office of Court Administration to dedicate the court room in Judge Ellison=s name as a token of appreciation of his years of dedication and service.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby acknowledges and approves the naming and dedication of the Schuyler County Court Room to the Hon. William N. Ellison and directs a plaque be displayed in the Court Room as follows:

The
Hon. William N. Ellison
Court Room
In
Honor of Schuyler County=s
1^st
N.Y.S. Supreme Court Judge
1982-1998
Schuyler County Judge - 1974-1982
Schuyler County District Attorney - 1961-1974

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

WITHDRAWN

RE: ACCEPT RESIGNATION AND AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT - LEGISLATURE VACANCY

WHEREAS, a vacancy will exist in a Republican seat in District II of the Legislature of Schuyler County as a result of the resignation of Legislator Ernest E. Thurston, effective December 31, 1998, and

WHEREAS, Local Law No. 3 of the Year 1976 duly adopted by this Legislature provides as follows: AIn the event of a vacancy created by the happening of one of the events defined in section thirty of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York before the expiration of the term of any member of the Legislature, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the County Legislature of a qualified person who shall hold such office until such person=s successor is elected at the next general election in conformity with applicable and controlling statutory provisions@, and

WHEREAS, at a meeting of the Republican party on October 28, 1998, it was recommended to fill said Republican vacancy with Jerold D. Marvel.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature accepts, with regrets, the resignation of Ernest E. Thurston as District II Legislator effective December 31, 1998, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Local Law No. 3 of 1976 that Jerold D. Marvel of 108 Fourteenth Street, Watkins Glen, New York be, and hereby is, appointed County Legislator to represent District II commencing January 1, 1999 to fill the vacated term ending December 31, 1999.

RESOLUTION NO. 429 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON COUNTY BUDGET FOR 1999

WHEREAS, a public hearing in respect to the 1999 County Budget is required pursuant to County Law Section 359.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing in regard to the 1999 County Budget be held in the Court Room on the second floor of the Court House, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY on December 10, 1998 at 7:30 p.m., and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to County Law Section 152 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, upon approval of this resolution, the Clerk of the Legislature shall give appropriate public notice of said hearing, provide at least one hundred copies of the tentative budget, and otherwise comply with the requirements of County Law Section 359.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 430 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: SET DATES - SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE

WHEREAS, any alterations to the tentative budget must be by resolution following the deadline for the Management and Finance Committee report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Special Meetings of the Schuyler County Legislature be held on November 20, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. and December 2, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. at the Legislative Chambers, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY for the following item of business:

· Allow alterations to the tentative budget for 1999, 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 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 431 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE SCHUYLER COUNTY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SCOPED, INC. - FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR BUSINESS PARK

WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature has received reasonable assurance of 1999 budget member item funding for a Schuyler County Business Park Feasibility Study, and

WHEREAS, the conduct of such a study is a prerequisite to implementing development plans and seeking funding for such plans, and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of all County taxpayers to attract business and industry thereby broadening our tax base and generating jobs, and

WHEREAS, Schuyler County does not have the in-house resources to oversee such a study, and

WHEREAS, SCOPED, Inc. has such expertise and is ready, willing and able to oversee the conduct of such a study on behalf of the County, supervising its production and evaluating the results thereof, and

WHEREAS, timely conduct of such a study requires immediate assurance of funds, and

WHEREAS, funding a 1999 Schuyler budget item will either be reimbursed in full through a member item in 1999 or recouped by offset from the County's future financial commitment to SCOPED.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler contract with SCOPED, Inc. for a Business Park Feasibility Study in accordance with the RFP attached hereto (on file) in an amount not to exceed $50,000 payable in 1999 according to the terms of a contract therefor as drawn by the Schuyler County Attorney's Office.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 432 Motion by Larison, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) 1998 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Schuyler County and its various agencies and municipalities are currently embarking on a number of planning programs comprising county comprehensive planning, economic development, watershed management, town comprehensive planning, local waterfront revitalization, tourism development, public health priorities, agricultural and farmland protection, and flood mitigation, and

WHEREAS, the integration of all these planning programs is imperative in order to examine and recognize the relationship between community development issues and to arrive at rational and sustainable development and public investment decisions, and

WHEREAS, the U.S. EPA has announced a competition for grants to fund planning and community development activities which encourage communities to recognize and build upon the fundamental connection between environmental protection, economic prosperity, and community well-being, and

WHEREAS, the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee has authorized the Planning and Community Development Office at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County to explore this EPA grant opportunity and to prepare a grant application for consideration by the County, and

WHEREAS, the required local match for this EPA grant will be provided through existing non-federal funding sources for planning and related activities as well as in-kind services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to approve and sign the EPA Sustainable Development Challenge Grant application and to act on behalf of the Schuyler County Legislature in all matters related to the application for, award of, and the administration of this grant, subject to necessary approvals by the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 433 Motion by Larison, Second by Thurston.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - PAYMENT OF INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 351-98 authorized a settlement in regard to Stafford and Mold -v- County of Schuyler, et al, and

WHEREAS, this authorization included payment of attorney fees, and

WHEREAS, there is a $5,000 deductible on the insurance and there is only $4,800 available in the Judgments and Claims account.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to transfer $200 from Contingency account no. 1990.5 to Judgments and Claims account no. 1930.400, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Auditor be authorized to make said payment as set forth above.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 434 Motion by Larison, Second by Thurston.

RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION FROM SALES AND COMPENSATING USE TAXES FOR RECEIPTS FROM RETAIL SALES OF, AND CONSIDERATION GIVEN OR CONTRACTED TO BE GIVEN FOR, CERTAIN CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE 29 OF THE TAX LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the County of Schuyler, as follows:

SECTION 1. Section six of Resolution No. 140 of November 27, 1967, as amended, is amended by adding a new subdivision (k) to read as follows:

(k) Receipts from sales of and consideration given or contracted to be given for purchases of clothing and

footwear exempt from state sales and compensating use taxes pursuant to paragraph (30) of subdivision (a) of section 1115 of the New York Tax Law shall also be exempt from sales and compensating use taxes imposed by this resolution. Clothing and footwear shall have the same meaning as they have in paragraph (15) of subdivision (b) of section 1101 of the New York Tax Law.

SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect December 1, 1999, and shall apply to sales made and uses

occurring on or after that date although made or occurring under a prior contract.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked about the revenue that will be lost as a result of this action. Chairman Hastings stated that there is no ball park figure. The State of New York feels that this is an unfair tax and the State is removing it and they are asking counties to remove the 3% they receive. Schuyler County is trying to encourage businesses like Jamesway to open up and this might help.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 435 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: MOTION TO BRING TWO (2) RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR

BE IT RESOLVED, that two (2) resolutions be brought to the floor.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 436 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: SET SALARY - DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledge the appointment by William J. Weiss, Commissioner of Social Services, of Beverly Clickner as Deputy Commissioner of Social Services effective November 9, 1998 at an annual salary of $29,000.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 437 Motion by Thurston, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - COMMUNITY COLLEGES

WHEREAS, the Corning Community College contractual line item is overdrawn by $18,650.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $18,650 from Retirement account no. 9010.801 to Community Colleges account no. 2490.400.

VOTE: Passed 8-0.

REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:

Legislator Gifford reported on the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee. Margaret Cook will be the interim Director for the Chamber of Commerce.

Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management and Finance Committee. He will be meeting with JET to plan the last training session for 1998. He has spent more time on the budget than anything else.

Legislator Larison reported on the Governmental Operations Committee. In the area of Real Property Tax, the Director is working with them on whether to hire a Central Data Processing person to help with computer needs. The question is to hire in house or contract out for the position.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

MOTION by Legislator Bleiler to withdraw Resolution No. 305 titled AAuthorize Transfer of Funds - Emergency Management@, that was tabled at the September 14, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Legislature, SECOND by Legislator Thurston. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.

MOTION by Legislator Karius to remove from the table and approve Resolution No. 373 titled AAmend 1997-98 Early Intervention Program (EIP/Infant-Child Health Assessment Program (ICHAP) Grant Budget - Public Health@, that was tabled at the October 13, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Legislature, SECOND by Legislator Bleiler. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.

NEW BUSINESS:

Chairman Hastings reported that Legislator Thurston will be resigning effective November 30, 1998, earlier than expected. Legislator Thurston thanked everyone. He commended the department heads and employees for doing a super job. He also thanked the Legislative staff and County Attorney Coleman. He hopes the public understands that being a legislator is not an easy job.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Casey Creamer asked what Legislator Bleiler meant when he said he did not care what the vote was two years ago on the County Manager. Legislator Bleiler explained that he did care, at this point, the past is the past and they need to work on the right decision now. He voted yes two years ago as a citizen, it sounded good to him, however, he must have missed something because the majority voted no.

Lory Peck said he is uncomfortable about Resolution No.434 on raising the sales tax. The State has alternative sources of income, Schuyler County does not. He asked if the Towns were happy with this decision. Chairman Hastings said the majority of the Towns are content with that decision.

Sue Brill said she feels that there was a lot of public attendance two years ago at the Community Center in Watkins Glen when they discussed the County Manager. She commented on the current time frame and the lack of legislative input and the fact that there was an appearance of no notice.

Paul Fitzsimmons expressed concern over the avoidance of a public referendum, similar to a public referendum held two years ago in regards to the County Manager position. The public said they did not want a county manager. He feels the question is one of representative government and that the Legislature is robbing the constituency of the power of the ballot. He asked the Legislature to subscribe to majority rule, the desire of the electorate and abide by the republican ideals.

Mark Stephany feels sales tax is the most regressive form of taxation. As far as the issue of referendum regarding the County Manager, he noted that our founding fathers established representative democracy. Democracy and referendum votes are not the same.

Jim Kurtz asked if the Legislature increases the sales tax by 1%, will there not be an increase in property taxes and noted that sales tax cannot be counted upon. Legislator Bleiler agreed and feels taxation needs to be more evenly distributed.

Casey Creamer feels the people democratically elected legislators, not to agree with a person=s thoughts, but to have a fair public hearing and listen to what the people have to say. If the County Manager position creation was being done without public input, it would be a different story. He surely hopes that all the legislators are still listening to what the folks have to say.

Tom Ryan referred to County Attorney opinion and the Attorney=s recommendation for a referendum. He asked the Legislature why they are not listening to the Attorney.

Public participation was closed at 8:45 p.m.

MOTION by Legislator Larison to go into Executive Session at 8:47 p.m. to discuss litigation, SECOND by Legislator Karius. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.

MOTION by Legislator Gifford to come out of Executive Session at 8:58 p.m., SECOND by Legislator Larison. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.

MOTION by Legislator Bleiler to conditionally withdraw the County=s exception in a PERB matter, SECOND by Legislator Gifford. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.

The Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 1998

The November 20, 1998 Special Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Thurston and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present, except Legislator Little who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Elaine Dalrymple asked for clarification on the decision to cut contract agencies to 4%. This will affect the Soil and Water Conservation District. This year their State reimbursement was cut. If they had not had a cut from the State, there would have been no increase requested from the county. This is almost a 5% decrease in the budget from last year. They did not include the pay raises in their request. She asked that the Legislature reconsider, she hates to lose staff members.

RESOLUTION NO. 438 Motion by Karius, Second by Thurston.

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. Local Law Introduction Setting Salaries for Certain Public Officers.

2. Adopt Amended Plan and Selection of Trustee for Deferred Compensation Plan.

3. Alterations to the 1999 Tentative Budget.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 439 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 6/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1998 SETTING THE SALARY OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR1999

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature has determined the salaries for certain public officials for the year 1999, and

WHEREAS, County Law Section 201 states 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 1998, 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 December 14, 1998 at 7:15 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY.

LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 6 OF THE YEAR 1998

A Local Law Setting the Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the year 1999.

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 beginning to January 1, 1999.

2. The following public officers are subject to the provision hereof:

Personnel Officer $36,080
County Attorney $37,500
Confidential Secretary, County Attorney $23,412
Deputy County Clerk $23,678
District Attorney $34,700
Assistant District Attorney $20,500
Secretary to the District Attorney $17,318
Clerk of Board of Legislature $30,443
Deputy Clerk of Legislature $22,605
Public Defender $30,383
Purchasing Agent $30,285
Real Property Tax Agency Director $34,368
Commissioner of Social Services $44,000
Deputy County Treasurer $31,145
County Highway Superintendent $39,600
Deputy County Highway Superintendent $35,933
Sheriff $48,175
Undersheriff $38,962

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 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 440 Motion by Thurston, Second by Larison.

RE: ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION MODEL PLAN AND SELECTION OF FINANCIAL ORGANIZATION FOR TRUSTEE SERVICES

WHEREAS, the New York State Deferred Compensation Board (the ABoard), pursuant to Article 2, Section 5 of the New York State Finance Law (ASection 5"), and the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Deferred Compensation Board (for reliance from June 9, 1998, published in the State Register July 1, 1998 and with an effective date of October 1, 1998) (the ARegulations@), has promulgated the Model Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of the County of Schuyler (the AModel Plan@) and offers the Model Plan for adoption by local employers, and

WHEREAS, Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the ACode@), was recently amended by the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 to require that amounts held pursuant to eligible deferred compensation plans such as the Model Plan must be held in trust for the exclusive benefit of participants and their beneficiaries, and

WHEREAS, Section 457(e)(9) of the Code was recently amended by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 to increase the maximum elective distribution amount for small accounts from $3,500 to $5,000, and

WHEREAS, effective September 3, 1997, the Board amended and restated the Model Plan to require that amounts held pursuant to eligible deferred compensation plans such as the Model Plan must be held in trust for the exclusive benefit of participants and their beneficiaries and to make other miscellaneous modifications to the Model Plan, and

WHEREAS, effective April 1, 1998, the Board again amended and restated the Model Plan to increase the maximum elective distribution amount for small accounts from $3,500 to $5,000, to permit the deferred compensation committee of a Model Plan to direct the transfer of the account balances of Participants whose employment is being transferred to another employer permitted to adopt an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Code or, alternatively, to permit such Participants to each elect to transfer their account balances, to the eligible deferred compensation plan of the Participants= new employer, and to clarify that each Participant may take into account the portion of the annual deferred compensation limitation that the Participant did not utilize under any eligible deferred compensation plan adopted pursuant to Section 457 of the Code for the purpose of determining such Participant=s catch-up contribution limitation with respect to the Model Plan adopted by the Participant=s employer, and

WHEREAS, the Board has offered for adoption the amended and restated Model Plan to each Model Plan sponsored by a local employer in accordance with the Regulations, and

WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler has appointed a Deferred Compensation Committee (the ACommittee@) to act on behalf of the County of Schuyler, and

WHEREAS, the Committee has solicited and evaluated competitive proposals of Financial Organizations providing trust and trustee services, in accordance with the Regulations.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler hereby adopts the Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of the County of Schuyler by adopting the amended and restated Model Plan effective April 1, 1998, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler hereby selects Nationwide Trust Company FSB to serve as trustee, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pending notification of the Deferred Compensation Board in accordance with Section 9003.3(c) of of the Regulations, the Committee is hereby authorized and directed to enter into appropriate contracts with Nationwide Trust Company FSB, PEBSCO and Nationwide Life Insurance Company, and to enter into other contracts as may be necessary or appropriate to effect the foregoing. In no event shall these contracts be of greater duration than the balance remaining on the original five (5) year contract, and every contract or agreement entered into shall contain a provision that the agreement or contract is subject to the Regulations and the Model Plan.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 441A Motion by Bleiler, Second by Young.

RE: MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION NO. 441

BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 441 be tabled.

VOTE: Passed 6-1. No: Hastings.

RESOLUTION NO. 441B Motion by Thurston, Second by Gifford.

RE: MOTION TO BRING RESOLUTION NO. 441 OFF THE TABLE

BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 441 be brought off the table.

VOTE: Passed 6-1. No: Young.

RESOLUTION NO. 441 Motion by Larison, Second by Thurston.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND RSVP

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- $ 5,000 8710.329 Stream Bank
+ $ 5,000 8710.565 Soil and Water Conservation
- $ 3,364 8750.566 Cooperative Extension
- $ 1,663 8750.567 RSVP

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 442 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Thurston.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- $ 7,000 3689.455 Radio Maintenance Contract

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 443 Motion by Gifford, Second by Thurston.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - YOUTH BUREAU

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
+ $12,158 7310-3820 State Aid Revenue
+ $13,382 7310-4820 Youth Programs Revenue

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 444 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
+ $ 800 8510.495 Youth Programs

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 445 Motion by Thurston, Second by Karius.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION

+ $ 5,000 3150-3316 State Aid-Boarding Prisoners
- $ 6,000 3150.100 Personal Service (Dispatcher),and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer be authorized to adjust the fringe benefit accounts accordingly, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer be authorized to appropriate $12,000 fund balance in the 1999 budget due to additional revenues in the 1998 3150-1512 account.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 446 Motion by Thurston, Second by Larison.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - LEGISLATURE - FAILED

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- $ 25,000 1010.100 PersonalServices(Legislators=andChairman=s Salary)

VOTE: Failed 3-4. Noes: Karius, Gifford, Bleiler, Hastings.

RESOLUTION NO. 447 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Larison.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - FAILED

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- $40,000 1230.100 Personal Services
- $ 140 1230.203 Calculator
- $ 250 1230.206 Chairs
- $ 2,600 1230.207 Computer
- $ 700 1230.210 Desks
- $ 250 1230.212 File Cabinet
- $ 500 1230.409 Conference Expense
- $ 300 1230.430 Mileage
- $ 500 1230.431 Office Supplies
- $ 500 1230.433 Postage/Freight
- $ 1,000 1230.439 Telephone, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer be authorized to adjust the fringe benefits accounts accordingly.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler suggested that they postpone creating the position and have another hearing. There will be money coming from the Tobacco settlement that could be used to hire a manager. He would like to put off financing the position until they can afford it or people want it.

VOTE: Failed 3-4. Noes: Thurston, Karius, Gifford, Hastings.

RESOLUTION NO. 448 Motion by Thurston, Second by Gifford.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SOCIAL SERVICES

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION

+ $26,020 6010-4611 Federal Aid - Food Stamps
- $25,000 6109.400 Contractual - Aid to Dependent Children
- $20,000 6140.400 Contractual - Home Relief
- $10,000 6140-3640 State Aid - Home Relief

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 449 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - PUBLIC HEALTH

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
+ $45,000 4010-3401 State Aid - Public Health

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 450 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCY

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- $ 3,033 4322-3490 State Aid - Mental Health

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 451 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING - FAILED

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- $20,000 1680.100 Personal Services, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer be authorized to adjust the fringe benefits accounts accordingly.

DISCUSSION: Chairman Hastings said she was at a Southern Tier Central meeting last night talking with Bill Hess, and he stressed the point that Schuyler County needs this position. Department heads have had to cut their budgets to keep this position. This position may change if we get a County Manager. She will support this position. The department heads are behind this, it is needed. Legislator Bleiler agrees that the county needs it, he does not agree that we know how we want to build it. He would rather contract for part of the year and be able to end the contract at the end of the year or renew it. There are some unanswered questions. Legislator Young feels that the legislators= priorities are mixed up. The year 1999 will come and close without a Central Data Processing program in this county. We need to get our computers lined up for the Year 2000. Department heads have told us the county needs it.

VOTE: Failed 4-3. Noes: Young, Larison, Hastings.

RESOLUTION NO. 452 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - TREASURER=S OFFICE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
+ $19,000 1325.435 Professional Fees & Services

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 453 Motion by Thurston, Second by Gifford.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer be authorized to modify the Tentative Budget for 1999 by the appropriation of $40,000 fund balance due to additional revenues in the 1998 3150-1512 account.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

The Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 1998

The November 23, 1998 Special Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Little and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

Chairman Hastings made a statement for the record to the public in reference to the public hearing. AThe Schuyler County Legislature is opening this Public Hearing on behalf of the residents of the county. You are here to discuss Local Law Intro. No. 5 of the Year 1998 to establish the Office of County Administrator. If any other item is brought up for discussion, I will have to remind you of our purpose for the hearing. You will all have two minutes to speak. So that everyone has the opportunity to speak, after everyone else has spoken you may speak again on the issue. If anyone speaks out from the audience while someone is addressing the Legislature, you will be escorted out of the room. This is your opportunity to address this Legislature on your recommendations to Local Law Intro. No. 5 of the Year 1998@.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Grover Odenthal spoke up on behalf of the Schuyler County Taxpayers Association. There is a preliminary question to be addressed, is this proposal in compliance and is it legal and valid. He believes it is not based on two grounds. The constitution and statutes require that any change of government must be submitted to a public referendum and passed by majority. Secondly, the proposal is not within the proper time frame. He gave some history and read from the New York State Constitution on amending a law and the laws that surround it.

Irene Brown from Mecklenburg said a lot of people in her town do not know anything about a County Manager position. She feels there is a communication problem. She would really appreciate the Legislature putting the issue on the back burner and do some more homework, they might get the public support then. This is not a good way to do business.

Angie Franzese said that the people wanted to have a say on this position in 1996. That year the Legislature decided to put it to a public referendum and there was an overwhelmingly no vote. She feels it should be put back on the ballot again and to not take lightly what people have spoken on tonight.

Joe Leahey feels the county needs a county manager because government is getting more complex. This county should be structured the same as a corporation headed by a President.

Casey Creamer feels there are some good arguments for this position. This Legislature could be ousted by electors and the county employees need some consistency. He has heard no logical arguments against the position.

Charlotte Dickens said she is against creating the position.

Len Ferris from Logan asked the Legislature what they do not understand about the public referendum vote two years ago. If the Legislature cannot trust the department heads, then get rid of them. If the Legislators are not representing the people, then lets get rid of them.

Deborah Perkins said she has tried to explain to her children how things are voted on in a democratic society. She feels this was a betrayal on the issue to voters.

Jean Kosty said she is in support of the position. She believes the county needs it. There are many places to save money and the county has not had a long term plan. A manager can help organize and save money. It is not changing the form of government, it is creating another department. She agrees that there should be a little more time, the public needs to be educated. The people that are for it need to get out and talk to their neighbors. Harry Sirrine from Burdett said that it is a democratic country. This was voted down two years ago and if it was approved two years ago we would not be here tonight.

Al Hurley said he operates two businesses and when he hires, he knows what he is getting for his money. He asked the Legislature what is your plan, what are we getting for our money? How much is the position going to cost and what are the qualifications, etc?

Joe Rooney said for the record he is 100% in favor of this position. He asked those who were against it, if they had been to a committee meeting. The committee system does not work. A department head reports to his/her committee and reports to the Legislators. It is a one-sided street. These Legislators do not know what they are supposed to do. The county needs an administrator to help run the day to day operations so the Legislators can legislate.

Timothy Dunlap from Hector said he is confused about how the County Administrator=s Office will operate. He hopes that the administrator would be more responsive than the elected Legislators have been so far.

Hazel Shader asked why the Legislators are pursing this and expressed her opposition.

Sharon Bingell said she has attended some committee meetings. She is against the position. She truly believes that if someone is hired for a job or runs for office, they need to know what it is all about. The people need to know before they get involved. The Legislators are capable people and are all doing a good job. The county manager would be a new level of bureaucracy.

Mark Stephany said that sometimes the nature of government is such that politicians change. Some do not look past the election. A county manager could transcend the change in the Legislature and could break down the artificial barriers with the department heads.

Tom Ryan asked if the Legislators would be voting on this issue tonight. Chairman Hastings explained that Legislator Little is pulling the resolution tonight to allow more time for the public to be educated. Tom asked if the decision was made, if there could be legal action taken against the county? Attorney Coleman said he did make a recommendation to take this issue to a public referendum, the same opinion as last time. It is a matter of giving the best legal advice as opposed to the only legal advice. The best advice is the one that runs the least chance of litigation. The question about hiring a county manger and whether or not it constitutes a change of government can be summed up in two sentences. Mr. Odenthal disagrees, he feels it does make a change in government. Those who favor the position know that it does not do that, it is administrative not executive. For the record, the County Attorney=s Office takes no position on whether or not the county should or should not have a county manager. Tom feels that the public should decide this issue.

Josh Broda said he agrees with everyone that said that the majority rules. If the people have said no, he thinks that is what they mean.

Don Kosty from the Town of Tyrone feels the county needs this position. There cannot be eight part-time people who already have jobs running this county. We need a manager to lead us into the year 2000.

Diane Carl said she is against a county manager. She did attend the meetings for this issue two years ago. She feels the standing committees and the department heads are doing a good job.

Mary Ann Shoemaker encouraged the Legislators who know the issues to please vote the way they should, to do what is right, and not to focus on the upcoming election.

Bernard Humphrey said he is opposed to the position. He feels this is admitting that the Legislature cannot do its job.

Judy Marion said she does not want a county manager. She feels it is not necessary to have one person doing one great big job, she would prefer to have the Legislature do it. She believes in the power of the vote. Listen to the voters.

Paul Fitzsimmons stated that he is also opposed to the position. He feels the Legislature should respect the will of the people and call for another public referendum.

Grover Odenthal stated that the time frame should be three years before this is brought up again. It was before the people in 1996, it cannot be proposed again until the year 2000 at the general election.

Casey Creamer said he has been listening to the people speak tonight and those in support have reasons for being in support and those who are opposed have no reasons. He feels they need the Legislature to do legislation and a manager to do the managing. The department heads need to answer to a manager.

RESOLUTION NO. 454 Motion by Thurston, Second by Gifford.

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:

4. Local Law Intro. No. 5 of the Year 1998 Creating the Office of County Administrator for the County of Schuyler.

VOTE: Passed 6-1. No: Young.

WITHDRAWN

MOTION by Legislator Karius, SECOND by Legislator Gifford to withdraw Intro. No. 1. Legislator Little stated that he is withdrawing this resolution for the following reasons: So that there can be more study done; in hopes of having the support of the full Legislature on this issue; because of the public concerns on the date and time set to pass this law; because of concerns by Legislators regarding the job description; because more understanding by the public is needed in regards to the position. He feels the Legislature should wait until the February Regular Meeting of the Legislature. Motion carried eight ayes to zero noes.

RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 5/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1998 CREATING THE OFFICE OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COUNTY OF SCHUYLER -WITHDRAWN

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature wishes to create the Office of County Administrator for Schuyler County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law Intro. No. 5 of the Year 1998, 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 November 23, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen, NY. A Special Meeting of the Legislature will follow for the sole item of business being to act on Local Law Intro. No. 5 of the Year 1998.

LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 5/LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1998

A Local Law to establish the Office of County Administrator for the County of Schuyler.

SECTION 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT

The increasing complexity of County government requires full time professional administrative attention and direct day to day centralized supervision by a person of demonstrated expertise in public administration. Accomplishment of this goal and the promotion of greater efficiency in government will be achieved by the creation of a administrative position which has not previously existed in the Schuyler County governmental structure. Accordingly, the Schuyler County Legislature has determined to create the position of County Administrator with the intention that the County Administrator be the chief administrative officer of the County. However, the existence and operation of such position shall not curtail, diminish or transfer the power of any elected official or similarly affect the powers conferred by law on any appointed official.

SECTION 2. APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE

1. There shall be a County Administrator who shall be directly responsible to the Legislature and shall, on behalf of the Legislature, perform the functions of a chief administrative officer. The position of County Administrator shall be exempt for Civil Service purposes.

B. The County Administrator shall be appointed by the Legislature and shall serve at the pleasure thereof. The term of office for the first County Administrator shall commence on the date of appointment and shall expire on December 31 of the year following appointment. Subsequent terms of office shall be for four (4) years. Appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.

C. The County Administrator shall hold no other public or political office.

SECTION 3. QUALIFICATIONS

A. At the time of appointment, the County Administrator shall have the following training and/or experience:

1. high school diploma and ten (10) years paid, full time administrative experience in the field of government, private business or industrial enterprise.

or

2. Bachelors degree in the field of Business Administration or Public Administration and have six (6) years paid, full time administrative experience in government, private business or industrial enterprise.

or

3. A Masters degree in Business Administration or Public Administration and four (4) years paid, full time administrative experience in the field of government, private business or industrial enterprise.

or

4. An equivalent combination of training and experience as listed above.

The County Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of these and such other qualifications as may be required for the responsibilities of the office.

2. The appointee need not be a resident of Schuyler County at the time of appointment, but shall become so within ninety (90) days of appointment and remain so during the term of office. Failure to become a resident or remain a resident shall be cause for dismissal by the Legislature without other or further notice and without benefit of the removal provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law.

SECTION 4. SALARY

The County Administrator shall receive an annual salary to be fixed by the County Legislature.

SECTION 5. POWERS AND DUTIES

Perform all the duties now and hereafter conferred or imposed upon the office by law or directed by the Legislature and shall have all the powers and perform all the duties necessarily implied or incidental thereto. The County Administrator will provide and coordinate staff services to the County Legislature and its various committees and shall coordinate the activities of the various County departments and agencies. Among such powers and duties, but not by way of limitation, are the following:

A. Description of Duties:

1. Support, supervise and provide assistance to all Department Heads regarding budget, program and policy. Coordinate the preparation of interdepartmental policies and will, where necessary, make policy recommendations to the County Legislature. Implement necessary administrative procedures as may be required to carry out the policies established by the County Legislature. All Department Heads shall be responsible to and report to the County Administrator, excepting the County Attorney who shall be responsible to and report to the Legislature in accordance with County Law Section 500.

2. Submit regular reports and recommendations to Legislature regarding County operations, budget and policies through the meetings of the Legislature and its Standing Committees. Prepare resolutions as directed by the Standing Committee overseeing the office of County Administrator.

3. Conduct regular meetings with Department Heads and others deemed necessary. Act as official liaison between the Department Heads and County Legislature.

1. Provide day to day management of the activities of County government with a view towards the reduction of cost and size of government pursuant to a missions statement to be formulated.

2. Provide for appropriate budgetary controls and the efficient and economical management of appropriated funds.

3. Make recommendations to the appropriate jurisdictional committee of the Legislature for appointment/dismissal, by the Legislature, of all heads of units of county government not administered by an elected official, except where law specifically directs such action be implemented by another official.

4. Have the administrative responsibility of approving the organization and staffing within any specific department, or agency, or operation, subject to his or her direct administrative control and will have the administrative control of other temporary assignments within the same department, agency or operation or from one department, agency or operation to another.

5. Evaluate all Department Heads pursuant to the Management/Confidential Salary Plan, excluding elected Department Heads or where law specifies otherwise, who report directly to him or her and make recommendations on annual salaries/benefits.

6. Act as Budget Officer for the County -OR- Assist the Budget Officer in the preparation of the budget of the County, including but not limited to the development and recommendation of a budget program that includes long-range capital budgeting and annual operating budgets.

7. Participate in, and provide data to the Legislature in the conduct of Collective Bargaining for all unions.

8. Sell or lease surplus, obsolete and unused supplies, materials and equipment under such rules and regulations as the Legislature may require.

9. Approve staff travel for all County employees.

10. Assist with current grant proposals and seek out new opportunities for the same.

11. Attend all Regular and Special Meetings of the County Legislature.

12. Attend such Committee Meetings as the Legislature may direct.

13. To have such other powers and perform such other duties as may now or hereafter be conferred or imposed by the Legislature.

2. In consultation with the Chairman of the Legislature to determine what officer shall perform a duty not clearly defined or specified by law.

C. To aid the Legislature in evaluating proposals and make recommendations concerning same.

4. To serve as an advisor to the Legislature in developing policies and procedures promoting economy and efficiency in government.

5. To undertake administrative and management studies and to make recommendations regarding the results thereof to the Legislature.

6. To have such other powers and perform such other duties as may now or hereafter be conferred or imposed by the Legislature.

SECTION 6. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

Any dispute or disagreement regarding the authority of the County Administrator, the scope of the Administrator=s duties or authority, or the relationship between the County Administrator and the Chairman of the Legislature, Committee Chairman or individual Legislators shall be finally determined by the County Legislature sitting en banc. This section is specifically intended to address chain of command issues.

SECTION 7. NO DIVESTITURE OF ELECTED OFFICIAL'S POWER

Nothing contained in this Local Law shall operate or be construed to divest or curtail the power of any elected or appointed official nor to constitute an impermissible delegation of legislative authority.

SECTION 8. SEPARABILITY OF PROVISIONS

If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this Local Law shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment, decree or order shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation of the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment, decree or order shall be been rendered.

SECTION 9. CONFLICT WITH PREVIOUS LOCAL LAWS OR RESOLUTIONS

In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Local Law and any previous Local Law or Resolution of the Board of Legislators, this Local Law shall govern.

SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Local Law shall take effect when all applicable statutory requirements for its passage and adoption have been complied with fully and it has been duly filed as provided by the Municipal Home Rule Law.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Hazel Shader asked what is meant by another public meeting. Chairman Hastings explained that at the December 8, 1998 Management and Finance Committee meeting, Legislator Bleiler will host two administrators to educate the Legislators on the position.

Diane Carl asked how the Legislature can publish in a legal notice that they are going to vote and then not do so. Attorney Coleman stated that the rules allow it and the sponsors may withdraw.

Timothy Dunlap asked if it was true that this cannot be put on a referendum until the year 2000. Attorney Coleman disagrees, it is a fundamental point, if you agree with Mr. Odenthal that this is another form of government. If you take the alternative, all of the questions are superceded. Mr. Dunlap asked if it can be put on a public referendum without violating the law. Attorney Coleman explained that the change in the job description of county manager was written clearly to require that it must go to a public referendum. That is how it ended up on the ballot two years ago. Any time you take away the power of an elected official, you have to have a public referendum. You will notice that the re-written job description does not take away the power of elected or appointed officials.

Harry Sirrine asked if there was any money in the 1999 budget for this position. Chairman Hastings explained that there was approximately $46,000 in the budget including benefits. Legislator Bleiler said that there has been no decision made on how many months in 1999 the position would be filled.

Sharon Bingell asked if the money budgeted included a secretary and office space. Legislator Bleiler stated that it is for the Administrator=s position, supplies, etc. Chairman Hastings said that they have not made that decision yet, one staff member from the Legislative office may work for the manager. If it is a current employee, that employee=s salary is already in the 1999 budget.

Tom Ryan asked what the manager=s term would be. Chairman Hastings explained that they hope to form a committee to discuss those things. The job description needs to be reviewed again.

Casey Creamer asked why the Legislature held a public hearing if they were not ready to vote on the issue. Chairman Hastings explained that the Legislature needed to hear from the public.

The Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 1998

The November 20, 1998 Special Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Young and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present, except Legislator Little who was excused. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Elaine Dalrymple explained that she did not understand the budget process. She feels she deserves extra consideration for her budget. She did not include pay raises for her staff. Her requested amount did not include $4,305 for raises. Last year salaries were kept as a separate item and she went with that process again this year. She is coming back to request that the Legislature reconsider adding this amount. She understands that the Soil and Water Conservation District is a contract agency but noted that they also follow the civil service program and receive health benefits from the county. The District took a big cut from the state. She knows they are asking a lot. Chairman Hastings noted that the District received a 9.4% increase last week. Cornell Cooperative Extension and RSVP have only been given a 4% increase and county departments have been held at a 1% increase or below. She will not support this resolution.

Legislator Larison stated that the Soil and Water Conservation District brings money into the county. The District will have to cut a grant project due to lack of funds without this increase.

RESOLUTION NO. 455 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

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 the 1999 Tentative Budget.

2. Creation of Advisory Committee on Management Position.

3. Acknowledge Appointment/Set Salary and Transfer of Funds - Board of Elections

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 456 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT-FAILED

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
+ $ 4,305 8710.565 Soil & Water Conservation Appropriations

VOTE: Failed 3-3. Noes: Karius, Gifford, Hastings.

RESOLUTION NO. 457 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - PERSONAL SERVICES VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
+ $ 430 1450.100 Board of Elections Personal Services
- $ 440 1620.100 Buildings & Grounds Personal Services
+ $3,606 1410.100 Public Health Personal Services

VOTE: Passed 6-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 458 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR MANAGEMENT POSITION - as Amended

WHEREAS, the County Legislature needs to revise the job description for the County Administrator, and

WHEREAS, the Legislative Chairman wishes to appoint five members to a committee to review and make recommendation for revisions to the job description, as well as screening candidates for consideration by the Legislature.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a Special Committee of the Legislature be created as follows:

NAME OF COMMITTEE: Advisory Committee for Management Position

PURPOSE: Review and make recommendation for revisions to the job description of the County Administrator.

MEMBERS: Legislator Thomas Gifford
Legislator Delmar F. Bleiler
Donald Dryden, Superintendent, Watkins Glen Central School District
Robert Mincemoyer, CEO, Schuyler Hospital
Irene Brown, Member at Large
Nicholas Paradiso, Member at Large
Doris Craig, Personnel Officer - Ex-Officio
Patricia Hastings, Chairman - Ex-Officio

DISCUSSION: Chairman Hastings explained that some names may change, however, they need to vote today so that they may be invited to the meeting December 8, 1998. Legislator Young feels this is a rush. Legislator Larison feels it should wait until the support is there for the position. Chairman Hastings explained why this is happening and that it is not a rush. Legislator Bleiler agrees this issue needs more study. They need a plan before they can write a job description.

VOTE: Passed 6-1. No: Young.

RESOLUTION NO. 459 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: ACKNOWLEDGE APPOINTMENT/SET SALARY AND TRANSFER FUNDS - BOARD OF ELECTIONS

WHEREAS, Sally Michel, Republican Clerk in the Board of Elections, has tendered her resignation effective December 31, 1998, and

WHEREAS, Rexford L. Richards, Republican Commissioner in the Board of Elections, has appointed Linda L. Strong to replace Sally Michel with the endorsement of the Republican Party, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Chairman of the Governmental Operations Committee that there be a training period for the incumbent to work with the new appointee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature authorize the creation of a Clerk Trainee position temporarily in the Board of Elections for the period December 15, 1998 through December 31, 1998 for 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $11.30, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledge the appointment by Rexford L. Richards, Commissioner, Board of Elections, of Linda L. Strong, Clerk, Board of Elections effective January 1, 1999 for 20 hours per week at an hourly rate of $11.75 to serve at his pleasure, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to make the following account transfers in the 1998 Budget to cover the training period:

AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT NO TO ACCOUNT NO.
$1,070 1990.5 - Contingency 1450.100 - Personal Services
$ 240 1990.5 - Contingency 1450.409 - Conference Expense

DISCUSSION: Legislator Larison said that in his Governmental Operations Committee they decided to replace Sally Michel and train the new person as soon as possible. They would like the replacement to start December 15, 1998 and train full-time for two weeks.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 460 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - STATE RETIREMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
+ $13,620 9010.801 State Retirement

DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler asked the Personnel Officer if this information needed to be added to the 1999 budget in order to properly fund the early retirement options. The Treasurer suggested that it be added at this time. After discussion, it was agreed to add this to the 1999 budget with the understanding that all of the possible candidates may not qualify.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 461 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Larison.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - FAILED

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- $40,000 1230.100 Personal Services
- $ 140 1230.203 Calculator
- $ 250 1230.206 Chairs
- $ 2,600 1230.207 Computer
- $ 700 1230.210 Desks
- $ 250 1230.212 File Cabinet
- $ 500 1230.409 Conference Expense
- $ 300 1230.430 Mileage
- $ 500 1230.431 Office Supplies
- $ 500 1230.433 Postage/Freight
- $ 1,000 1230.439 Telephone, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer be authorized to adjust the fringe benefits accounts accordingly.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Bleiler said he would still like to recommend that the County Administrator=s budget be taken out. He feels that it reflects poorly on the county to have this line item in the budget. He would like to see an even playing field so they can start from scratch and build whatever is best for the county. He believes there is money coming in this year from items, such as the tobacco settlement, that could be used if things come around in time. Legislator Gifford feels the County Administrator needs to remain in the budget. Legislator Larison says he concurs with the study and the need therefor and feels the study will show a more honest approach to the public.

VOTE: Failed 3-4. Noes: Karius, Gifford, Little, Hastings.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Pat Bucknowski asked how the Legislature would fund the position in 1999 if it was not put in the budget now. Legislator Bleiler believes there will be money available from the tobacco settlement.

The Meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 10, 1998

The December 10, 1998 Public Hearing on the 1999 Tentative Budget was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present. Chairman Hastings turned the Hearing over to Legislator Bleiler as Chairman of the Management and Finance Committee.

Legislator Bleiler explained that this is not his budget, it is a product of a lot of work from the Legislators and the department heads. He will not take ownership. He noted that there are things in the budget he likes and does not like. He continued by explaining that this budget is an estimate, the Legislature does not know about items such as state aid, sales tax, etc. that will come through next year. The budget is also a balance, one has to think of it as a scale with one side being revenues, the other expenditures. The Legislature tried to keep reasonable expenditures, with preventive maintenance in mind. The entire Legislature felt they had to be competitive in regards to wages. Schuyler County does not like being a training ground, it needs to be competitive with its wages. In regards to revenues, there are grants and money from the State that are unknown. Property and sales taxes are also a source of revenue. Schuyler County is higher in taxes than other counties and they need to do something to utilize other forms of revenue. In addition to that, there are the options of loans, bonding, monies from investments, and the fund balance. The task is to balance it all out. Legislator Bleiler then reviewed a presentation on overhead transparencies comparing 1995-1999 statistics titled, ATotal Authorized Debt@, ASales Tax Revenue@, AState Aid@, AFederal Aid@, ATaxable Assessed Full Value@, AProperty Tax Levy@, ATax Rate@, ADepartmental Costs@, ADepartmental Tax Share@, and APayroll Costs@.

Legislator Bleiler then opened the Hearing to the public and asked that the public direct the questions to him and if he is unable to answer them he will direct them to the proper person. Chairman Hastings applauded Legislator Bleiler for a fine job.

Bob Harrison from the Town of Montour asked about the difference in assessment between Akzo and US Salt. Legislator Bleiler explained that US Salt is just getting started, and there is a fee in lieu of taxes they pay. The true value is around $8 million, which is removed from the property value.

Henry Sirrine asked about the line item called Aprofessional fees and services@ that is in most departmental budgets. Duane Spilde, Director of Community Services/Public Health, explained that his department pays auditors fees, contracts with doctors and psychiatrists, and all other contractual services out of this line item. Legislator Bleiler asked if most of those contractual services were required by the State. Mr. Spilde responded affirmatively. Tom Bloodgood, Director of Real Property, explained that he has $3,000 in his professional fees and services for software licenses that he pays to the State of New York. Mr. Sirrine noted that the Treasurer=s budget for professional fees and services has quite an increase from last year. The Treasurer explained that there is an increased cost due to increased bonding. Mr. Sirrine also questioned the Assistant County Attorney becoming full-time in 1999 and the money in the budget for his salary. The Treasurer explained that his position is reimbursed 90% by revenues on page 15 in the budget.

Tom Ryan from the Town of Montour asked about the county=s indebtedness on page 101. The Treasurer explained that the indebtedness is the bonding. Legislator Bleiler said the county is borrowing, and the interest and the cost of the bond is in the budget. Mr. Ryan asked how long the county is bonding for. The Treasurer said it depends, the length of time is determined by the type of bonding. Bridges are usually twenty years, and then there are other items for only five years. Mr. Ryan said the county is already paying on bonds now, there is a big cost involved to this procedure. The Treasurer said that they will continue to monitor the rates for bonding, borrowing, etc.. The county will do whatever is the most cost effective. Mr. Ryan asked the Legislators if they will be reducing the tentative 2.65% increase after tonight=s Hearing. Legislator Bleiler stated that this is the best the Legislature can do. If they cut anymore, they would have to cut services. The Legislators will be voting on this budget Monday night, and if a Legislator feels there should be a change, they will discuss it. The overall consensus of the Legislature is that this is the best budget they can project for 1999.

Henry Sirrine asked if the County Administrator position is certain since the money is in the budget. Legislator Bleiler explained that the money is in the budget in case they do hire someone.

The Public Hearing adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 1998

The December 14, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Karius and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Casey Creamer commented on the Advisory Committee set up for the County Administrator position and feels there needs to be a job description of Legislators.

Hazel Shader asked why there was a presentation made to the Management and Finance Committee on December 8^th by administrators from other counties if the Local Law creating the position was withdrawn. Chairman Hastings explained that she had already planned that presentation prior to the Local Law being withdrawn and felt it would still be helpful for the Legislators to be able to ask them some questions. Hazel asked if the people giving the presentation would be at the next Public Hearing held on this issue. She also noted that there are always pros and cons, and suggested inviting a county that does not have an administrator to listen to their views. Chairman Hastings shared some statistics on how many counties in New York State have a County Manager or Administrator. Hazel also had some questions in regards to the Watkins Glen Tomorrow project. Legislator Gifford referred her to the County Planner.

Dr. Margaret Ohlinger from Mecklenburg said she had an urgent matter to discuss. There is an elderly woman in Monterey that currently houses around 30-60 cats. The County=s Watershed Inspector, Jim Howell, asked Dr. Ohlinger to check the house and vaccinate the animals. She discovered that the family is relocating the elderly woman and leaving the cats behind. The County and a veterinarian are planning on euthanizing all of the cats. Dr. Ohlinger considers the family=s action as abandonment. She also feels there needs to be a shelter for cats in this county. She spoke to a Deputy Sheriff about possibly holding the family accountable for their action. The Animal Control Officer did not feel that it was necessary to take legal action. Legislator Karius, as Acting Chairman of Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee, informed Dr. Ohlinger that they would discuss this matter at the next committee meeting.

Tom Ryan said he feels there is no need for a county manager, there are currently department heads managing their departments now. Mr. Ryan said he is also troubled with the debtness unauthorized and unissued as set forth in the Tentative 1999 Budget.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY AWARD PRESENTATION:

Chairman Hastings read aloud all of the activities and community functions the Thoman family is involved in, and presented the family with a Certificate of Recognition and County Key.

PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 6 OF THE YEAR 1998 SETTING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1999: No comments.

RESOLUTION NO. 462 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 9, 1998 REGULAR MEETING AND THE NOVEMBER 20, 1998 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the November 9, 1998 Regular Meeting and the November 20, 1998 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 463 Motion by Gifford, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT - LEGISLATURE VACANCY-FAILED

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in a Republican seat in District II of the Legislature of Schuyler County as a result of the resignation of Legislator Ernest E. Thurston, effective November 30, 1998, and

WHEREAS, Local Law No. 3 of the Year 1976 duly adopted by this Legislature provides as follows: AIn the event of a vacancy created by the happening of one of the events defined in section thirty of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York before the expiration of the term of any member of the Legislature, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the County Legislature of a qualified person who shall hold such office until such person=s successor is elected at the next general election in conformity with applicable and controlling statutory provisions@, and

WHEREAS, at a meeting of the Republican party on October 28, 1998, it was recommended to fill said Republican vacancy with Jerold D. Marvel.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Local Law No. 3 of 1976 that Jerold D. Marvel of 108 Fourteenth Street, Watkins Glen, New York be, and hereby is, appointed County Legislator to represent District II commencing December 14, 1998 to fill the vacated term ending December 31, 1999.

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young stated that it was well known that Legislator Thurston was going to retire. If he had resigned in September a public vote could have been taken to fill the vacancy at no additional cost. She feels the situation was manipulated and the public was denied the right to a vote. She is very disappointed that Mr. Marvel did not recommend a special election be held. It should be the choice of the people. If that had happened two months ago, she would have welcomed him. She must vote no on this appointment.

Legislator Young said she would consider nominating Angie Franzese as a replacement. Chairman Hastings asked if anyone had any recommendations on how to fill the seat. Legislator Bleiler said that he does not know Mr. Marvel and feels he did not try to talk to the people. He feels that whoever is nominated, if the people do not have the opportunity to vote on the appointment, should at least share with the Legislature what he would like to do for the county. Chairman Hastings stated that in a political world, whether the majority is Republican or Democratic, the vacancy is filled by the party. The Republican party made this recommendation. She asked the Legislators what they feel should be done tonight. Legislator Bleiler said he would like to know who he is voting for. Legislator Young suggested that there be a special election in District II for this appointment. Chairman Hastings noted that the vacancy needs to be filled in order for the committees to function optimally. Legislator Bleiler asked if the Republican party will be nominating anyone else for this position. Jean Kosty, Chairman of the Republic party, explained that she mailed a letter over a month ago endorsing Jerold Marvel as soon as Mr. Thurston=s resignation was evident. This recommendation is the Republican party=s wish. She stated that Mr. Marvel is an upstanding citizen who is very qualified for the job and ran for the Legislature in the past.

VOTE: Failed 4-3. Noes: Bleiler, Larison, Young.

RESOLUTION NO. 464 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR BYRNE ANTI-DRUG FUNDS - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, monies have been made available by the Byrne Anti-Drug Program through Sen. Randy Kuhl=s Office to help communities fight drug abuse and crimes connected with drugs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize the Schuyler County Sheriff to submit a grant application for Federal Edward Byrne Program funds, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature and Schuyler County Sheriff be hereby authorized to accept any approved funds and sign any necessary documents for the funds, estimated to be $22,000 with the 25% match money to be taken from funds currently budgeted for anti-drug programs in the Sheriff 1999 budget; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 465 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PERSONAL SERVICES - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $10,000 from the Sheriff account no. 3110.100-Personal Services to the Jail account no. 3150.100-Personal Services.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 466 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR JD GRANT FUNDS - PROBATION DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature and the Probation Department have received notification that the County of Schuyler is eligible for a $16,884 Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG), and

WHEREAS, the criteria for acceptance of the funds has been reviewed and discussed by members of the Schuyler County Criminal Justice Advisory Board, and members of the Public Safety/Criminal Justice Committee of the Schuyler County Legislature, and both feel it is in the best interest of the county to apply for and accept the grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler apply for and accept the funding for the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG), subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney, and that a committee be appointed of Criminal Justice practitioners and other agencies, including but not limited to the Sheriff or designee, Probation Director or designee, Youth Bureau Director or designee, Social Services Commissioner or designee, Family Court Judge or designee, Public Defender or designee, Presentment Agency or designee and a representative of the schools to assist in putting together the grant materials for submission to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 467 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE 1998-1999 SEASONAL RATES FOR MARINA

WHEREAS, the Public Works 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 Public Works Committee's recommendation and concurs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approves the following as the Village Marina's 1998-1999 Seasonal Rate Schedule for its 145 available slips:

1998 - 1999 RATES

DOCK WIDTH AMT PER FOOT MINIMUM WATER & ELECTRICITY
8' wide $28.00 $700.00 $100.00
10' wide 29.00 725.00 100.00
12' wide 30.00 750.00 100.00
14' wide 31.00 775.00 100.00
16' wide 32.00 800.00 100.00

20 amp Service $100.00
30 amp Service $150.00

Dry Docking w/unlimited use of launch ramp $400.00

1998 - 1999 TRANSIENT DOCK

NO. ELECT. W/30 AMP HOOK-UP
Per hour $ 1.00 ----
Per day 20.00 $ 23.00
Per week 120.00 138.00
Per month 450.00 500.00

LAUNCHING RAMP FEES
$4.00 per Launch - tenants free
$35.00 October 31 - March 1st w/unlimited use

TRUCK CRANE
Seasonal Tenants $60.00 each time plus tax
Non-Tenants $70.00 each time plus tax

WINTER STORAGE RATES
AT THE DOCK: $15.00 per foot
ON LAND: $8.00 per foot
HAULING OUT: $3.50 per foot each way
PUMP OUT: $3.00 per pump for tenants; $4.00 per pump for non-tenants
CRADLE FEE: $25.00 includes handling and storage

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 468 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR 1-TON DUMP TRUCK - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, there is a need to replace the 1984 Ford 1-ton Dump Truck in the Highway Department, and

WHEREAS, there is a surplus of funds from numerous account in the Machinery Fund that can be used toward this replacement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer the following amounts from the respective accounts to an account to be established in the Machinery Fund for a 1998 Ford 1-Ton Dump Truck with Plow & Spreader:

ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT
5130.238 - Balance left from 3/4-ton Pick Up Truck $ 793.23
5130.262 - Balance left from Material Spreader $ 1,663.00
5130.269 - Balance left from Tractor $ 2,618.00
5130.438 - Surplus funds in supplies $23,000.00
5130.529 - Balance left from Motor Oil, Etc. $ 500.00
TOTAL $28,574.23

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 469 Motion by Larison, Second by Young.

RE: SUPPORT FOR THE SCHUYLER COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ENVIROTHON PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Schuyler County is a rural area with bountiful natural resources, and

WHEREAS, environmental education is necessary to protect those resources, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature acknowledges the Environmental Management Council=s endorsement of and expresses its own support of the Envirothon program, a prestigious, state-wide, science competition for high school students, sponsored by the Schuyler County Soil & Water Conservation District.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 470 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

BE IT RESOLVED, that John T. Senka be appointed to the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency effective January 1, 1999 and terminating December 31, 2000 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Barbara Halpin, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the original Certificate of Appointment be forwarded to the Department of State (Division of Miscellaneous Records) for filing.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 471A Motion by Karius, Second by Young.

RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 471-98 - APPOINTMENTS - SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY-FAILED

BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 471-98 be amended by replacing the name Kevin Murphy with Linn Henry.

VOTE: Failed 3-4. Noes: Gifford, Bleiler, Larison, Little.

RESOLUTION NO. 471 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - SCHUYLER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

BE IT RESOLVED, that Kevin Murphy and Terence Horgan be re-appointed to the Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency effective January 1, 1999 and terminating December 31, 2001, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the original Certificates of Appointment be forwarded to the Department of State (Division of Miscellaneous Records) for filing.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 472 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

RE: ADOPT 1998 EQUALIZATION RATES FOR 1999 TAXES

WHEREAS, the State Board of Real Property Services has established the County=s equalization rates to be used in the apportionment of the 1999 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 1998 assessment roll be adopted and the 1998 County equalization rates for the general levy and apportionment from the State Board of Real Property Services be entered in the minutes as follows:

TOWN OF CATHARINE 41.50
TOWN OF CAYUTA 98.50
TOWN OF DIX 93.25
TOWN OF HECTOR 99.76
TOWN OF MONTOUR 43.69
TOWN OF ORANGE 44.18
TOWN OF READING 81.76
TOWN OF TYRONE 101.11

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 473 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TOWN OF HECTOR DELINQUENT WATER BILLS TO BE CHARGED ON THE JANUARY, 1999, 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 1999 Town and County tax bill, as per Town Resolution # 177, as a separate item for the amount of the arrears.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the delinquent water bills from the Town of Hector be added to the January, 1999, Town and County tax bill as a separate item for the amount of the arrears, provided by Town Law Section 198, subsection 3 (d).

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 474 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TOWN OF READING DELINQUENT SEWER AND WATER BILLS TO BE CHARGED ON THE JANUARY, 1999, 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 1999 Town and County tax bill, as per the Town of Reading Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the delinquent sewer and water bills from the Town of Reading be added to the January, 1999, Town and County tax bill as a separate item for the arrears, as provided by Town Law Section 198, subsection 1 (k).

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 475 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF POSITION OF YOUTH SERVICES PLANNER - YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Youth Board and the Human Services Committee have reviewed youth needs and recommend changes in the staffing of the Youth Bureau, and

WHEREAS, the position of Director, Schuyler County Youth Bureau will be vacant December 31, 1998 due to the retirement of the incumbent, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has reviewed the New Position Duties Statement and titled the new position Youth Services Planner.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby create the position of Youth Services Planner effective January 1, 1999, said position to be placed in Grade D of the Management/Confidential Salary Plan, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position of Director, Schuyler County Youth Bureau be abolished effective January 1, 1999, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that David M. Sanders, Jr., be appointed to the position of Youth Services Planner effective January 1, 1999 at an annual salary of $26,000.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 476 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE CREATION OF ASSISTANT MOBILE WORK CREW SUPERVISOR POSITION - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services anticipates receiving grant funding under WORK NOW II to continue and expand the activities provided under WORK NOW I, and

WHEREAS, although the part-time Community Services Aide position funded under WORK NOW I was helpful in freeing up the Mobile Work Crew Supervisor to work on job development/employer services, a more highly skilled full-time employee would be more helpful, and

WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer has reviewed the New Position Duties Statement and titled the new position Assistant Mobile Work Crew Supervisor, and

WHEREAS, grant funding is available to enable the Department to hire an individual at $9.33/$9.76 per hour (including benefits) for 40-hours per week at no cost to the County, and

WHEREAS, WORK NOW II funds are authorized to be expended through May of 1999 (although an extension may be granted) which makes it important that the Department proceed without delay to utilize these funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize the creation of the position of Assistant Mobile Work Crew Supervisor in the Department of Social Services, Grade Level 16, at an hourly rate of $9.33 and that the Department of Social Services be authorized to advertise and fill this position temporarily under WORK NOW II funding through May of 1999.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 477 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH SALVATION ARMY SAFEHOUSE FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PER SOCIAL SERVICES LAW SECTIONS 62(5)(f) AND 131-u AND ARTICLE 6-A

WHEREAS, it is mandated by Social Services Law Sections 62(5)(f) and 131-u and Article 6-A that Schuyler County Department of Social Services have in place contracts to provide residential domestic violence services, and

WHEREAS, by not being in compliance Social Services could be found liable should any domestic violence incident occur, and

WHEREAS, the Salvation Army Safehouse, a not-for-profit agency, is licensed or otherwise authorized by the New York State Department of Social Services to provide residential domestic violence services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services be hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the Salvation Army Safehouse to provide residential domestic violence services for the term commencing January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999 at an estimated cost of $2,116.20; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 478 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH VICTIM SERVICES (CATHOLIC CHARITIES) FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Social Services is charged with the provision of non-residential domestic violence services in the County at public expense pursuant to Section 131-u of the Social Services Law, as amended by the State Aid to Localities budget, and

WHEREAS, Victim Services (Catholic Charities) has the authority to provide the services required to be performed and will do so at no cost.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services be hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Victim Services of Schuyler County (Catholic Charities) for the provision of non-residential domestic violence services for the term commencing January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999 at no cost; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 479 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: APPOINTMENTS - PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - PUBLIC HEALTH

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature approve the appointment of the following individuals to the Professional Advisory Committee for the term January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999:

William Weiss Patricia Hastings
Michelle Myers Ruth Bedient
Doris Karius Harold Hoffmeier
Elizabeth Hayes Erik Miller
Kathryn Doolittle Dr. Titus Parker

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 480 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - PUBLIC HEALTH - AS AMENDED

WHEREAS, there is a need for continued education for the Public Health/Home Health employees which will benefit the County, and

WHEREAS, Schuyler County has a history of difficulties in recruiting Public Health Nurses, and

WHEREAS, tuition reimbursement would be done in accordance with the Schuyler County Public Health/Home Health Educational Policy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the reimbursement of the tuition of approved and accredited courses completed by Public Health/Home Health employees, at the discretion and upon the approval of the Department Head, effective June, 1998. It is understood that this will be done in accordance with the Schuyler County Pubic Health/Home Health Educational Policy, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to establish an account for tuition reimbursement in the 1998 County budget in an amount not to exceed $2,000 using $1,000 from account no. 4010.430-Mileage and $1,000 account no. 4010.466-Staff Development.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 481 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS - MENTAL HEALTH

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mental Health Clinic be hereby authorized to purchase computer equipment with surplus funds in the contractual portion of their 1998 budget, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $3,000 from account no. 4310.435-Professional Fees & Services to account no. 4310.200-Misc. Equipment in the 1998 Mental Health budget.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 482 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: ESTABLISH RESERVE ACCOUNT - MENTAL HEALTH

WHEREAS, there is a need to establish a Community Services Board reserve account to cover expenses related to building maintenance at Mill Creek Center for which the Community Services Board is responsible.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the County Treasurer to establish a reserve account for building maintenance for Mill Creek Center, in the amount of $10,000 per year, until such time as the balance reaches $50,000, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $10,000 from 4310.446-Rent into the reserve account established by the County Treasurer.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 483 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE THE CREATION AND FILLING OF AN ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST POSITION - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, the duties of the Typist in the Watershed Department have been reviewed by the Civil Service/ Personnel Office, and the position has been reclassified as an Account Clerk Typist position, and

WHEREAS, there is adequate funding in the departmental budget to cover this reclassification.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby create the position of Account Clerk Typist in the Watershed Department of the Public Health/Home Health Agency, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Health be hereby authorized to fill said position immediately, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Typist position in the Watershed Department be abolished upon filling of the Account Clerk Typist position.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 484 Motion by Karius, Second by Little.

RE: SET SALARY OF DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES/SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE POSITION - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, this Legislature authorized the creation of the Director of Patient Services/Supervising Public Health Nurse per Resolution No. 397-98, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Civil Service/Personnel Officer that the salary for the person selected for the position be set at $31,804.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature acknowledge the appointment by Duane Spilde, Director of Public Health, of Marcia Kasprzyk as Director of Patient Services/Supervising Public Health Nurse effective October 5, 1998 at an annual salary of $31,804.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 485 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH HOMEMAKERS OF WESTERN NEW YORK - PUBLIC HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Home Health Agency needs to contract with another agency to provide eight to twelve hour nursing shifts now, and may need to contract for additional services as the need arises in the future, and

WHEREAS, Homemakers of Western New York will provide these services at their established rates as set forth below.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Director of Public Health/Home Health be, and hereby is, authorized to execute, and the Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature is authorized to approve an ongoing contract with Homemakers of Western New York, from November 20, 1998, through December 31, 1999, for the provision of home health services; this contract is subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

Registered Nurse $25.00/hour
Registered Nurse for High-Technology case $32.50/hour
Licensed Practical Nurse $21.25/hour
Home Health Aide $13.50/hour
Personal Care Aide $12.75/hour

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young questioned why there is a need for this contract. Chairman Hastings explained that the department only has so many nurses and this gives them the chance to have back up.

VOTE: Passed 5-2. Noes: Larison, Young.

RESOLUTION NO. 486 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: APPOINTMENT - SOUTHERN TIER REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COUNCIL

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Coordinator represents Schuyler County on the Southern Tier Regional Emergency Medical Services (STREMS) Board of Directors for a four year term, with his current term expiring December 31, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature does hereby re-appoint William S. Randolph to the STREMS Board of Directors effective January 1, 1999 and expiring December 31, 2003.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 487 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

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, 1998 through September 30, 1998, 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 "A" attached hereto.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 488 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: AUTHORIZE PREPAYMENT OF WORKER=S COMPENSATION PREMIUMS

WHEREAS, the premiums for worker=s compensation insurance are, in some cases, due within a time frame that cannot be met by the monthly audit, and

EXHIBIT "A"
MORTGAGE TAX DISTRIBUTION AMONG TOWNS AND VILLAGES
APRIL 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998

In Assess Out Assess Total Value Total Dbid. Vill. Sh Town Share Distribution Percentage

Catharine 5,103,985 14,399,687 19,503,672 39,007,344 1,360.51 9,037.22 10,397.73 13.0847
Cayuta 16,152,034 16,152,034 32,304,068 1,826.04 1,826.04 0.0000
Dix WG 55,440,194 54,782,586 112,045,869 224,091,738 5,917.90 17,807.90 23,920.40 24.7400
Dix MF 1,823,089 194.60 0.8135
Hector 6,401,334 160,456,774 166,858,108 333,716,216 639.90 32,719.62 33,359.52 1.9182
Montour 1,050,259 11,037,276 27,338,038 54,676,076 223.02 8,148.85 11,610.25 1.9209
-OD
Montour 15,250,503 3,238.38 27.8925
-MF
Orange 21,198,865 21,198,865 42,397,730 7,242.52 7,242.52 0.0000
Reading 7,989,352 60,153,036 68,142,388 136,284,776 504.25 8,097.37 8,601.62 5.8622
Tyrone 87,794,471 87,794,471 175,588,942 12,038.34 12,038.34 0.0000

TOTALS 93,058,716 425,974,729 519,033,445 1,038,066,890 12,078.56 96,917.86 108,996.42 76.2320

APPROVED BY COMMITTEE: /s/ Delmar F. Bleiler, Jr.
/s/ Ernest E. Thurston
/s/ Richard L. Little
/s/ Thomas M. Gifford

WHEREAS, it would be advantageous and more efficient to authorize the Treasurer=s Office to automatically prepay these bills as soon as they are due.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby authorize the County Treasurer to prepay worker=s compensation insurance premiums upon presentation of properly prepared vouchers for the same.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 489 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: DEDICATION OF 1998 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 1998" contain a tribute to Gerald Crainey, former Automotive Mechanic Foreman; Barbara Regan, former Director of Patient Services; Dr. Lola M. Mitchell, former Youth Bureau Director; Sally Michel, former Clerk, Board of Elections; Rosellen McFarland, former Probation Officer; Ernest E. Thurston, former Schuyler County Legislator; Cecelia DeBolt, former Home Health Aide; and Florence Klopf, former Home Health Aide (subject to retirements effective 12/31/98 becoming effective).

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 490 Motion by Little, Second by Karius.

RE: SET DATE - 1998 YEAR END MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the final meeting of the year 1998 for the Schuyler County Legislature be held on Monday, December 28, 1998, in the Legislative Chambers at 4:30 p.m. and that appropriate legal notice be published in the official newspaper of the County.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 491 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: SET DATE - 1999 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1999 Organizational Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature shall be held on Monday, January 4, 1999 in the Legislative Chambers at 4:30 p.m. and that appropriate legal notice be published in the official newspaper of the County.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 492 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: LOCAL LAW INTRO. NO. 6/LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF THE YEAR 1998 SETTING THE SALARY OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1999

WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law setting the salaries of certain public officers for the year 1999 was heretofore introduced and appropriate notice established in the official newspaper regarding a Public Hearing to be held December 14, 1998 considering its adoption, 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, a true copy of which is annexed hereto, be and hereby is, passed, adopted and enacted; the same 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, 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. 6 of the year 1998, to be numbered Local Law No. 5 of the year 1998, together with the full text thereof in the official county newspaper as required by law.

LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF THE YEAR 1998

A Local Law Setting the Salaries of Certain Public Officers for the year 1999.

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 beginning to January 1, 1999.

2. The following public officers are subject to the provision hereof:

Personnel Officer $36,080
County Attorney $37,500
Confidential Secretary, County Attorney $23,412
Deputy County Clerk $23,678
District Attorney $34,700
Assistant District Attorney $20,500
Secretary to the District Attorney $17,318
Clerk of Board of Legislature $30,443
Deputy Clerk of Legislature $22,605
Public Defender $30,383
Purchasing Agent $30,285
Real Property Tax Agency Director $34,368
Commissioner of Social Services $44,000
Deputy County Treasurer $31,145
County Highway Superintendent $39,600
Deputy County Highway Superintendent $35,933
Sheriff $48,175
Undersheriff $38,962

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 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 493 Motion by Larison, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS - SCHUYLER COUNTY YOUTH BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following individuals to the Schuyler County Youth Board for the terms as set forth below:

Legislator Ruth S. Young 1/1/99-12/31/1999
Ronald Alexander 1/1/99-12/31/2001
Philip Barnes 1/1/99-12/31/2001
Donald Dryden 1/1/99-12/31/2001
Michael Johnston 1/1/99-12/31/2001
Hazel Verdegaal 1/1/99-12/31/2001

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 494 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS - FIRE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of the following individuals to the Fire Safety Advisory Board for the term January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999:

Gerald Green/George Miller - Beaver Dams
Mark Martin/Roy Stegner - Burdett
William Ward/Richard Robertson - Mecklenburg
Mike Pierce/Ron Ames, Jr. - Monterey
Paul Cartwright/Al Lewis - Montour Falls
Robert Franklin/Todd Thoman - Odessa
William Kennedy/Tom Dykes - Tyrone
Mike Hicks/Tim Wickham - Valois-Logan-Hector
Kirk Smith/Bruce Beardsley - Watkins Glen

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 495 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT - CHILD CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Legislator Ruth S. Young to the Child Care Coordinating Council for the term January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 496 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT - NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITY

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the ongoing appointment of Michael Wolak to the National Organization on Disability.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 497 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT - SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Anthony Specchio, Member at Large, to the Soil and Water Conservation Board for the term January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2001.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 498 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT - SULLIVAN TRAIL RESOURCE, CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Charles Fausold to the Sullivan Trail Resource, Conservation and Development Council for the term January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2000.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 499 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT - FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Robert Chadeayne as Landowner Representative to the Fish and Wildlife Management Board for the term January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2000.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 500 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT - LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Duane Spilde to the Local Emergency Planning Committee as the Health Representative to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Barbara Regan, effective immediately.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 501 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT - OFFICE FOR THE AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Marcia Kasprzyk on the Office for the Aging Advisory Council effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1999 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Barbara Regan.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

WITHDRAWN

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS - VARIOUS COMMITTEES AND BOARDS-WITHDRAWN

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the appointment of Jerold Marvel to the following Committees and Boards effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1999 to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of Ernest Thurston:

Auditing Committee
Bargaining Unit for Sheriff=s Association
Fire Safety Advisory Board
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Soil and Water Conservation Board

RESOLUTION NO. 502 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS - SCHUYLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the following appointments to the Schuyler County Planning Commission effective January 1, 1999 and

terminating December 31, 1999:

Patricia Lisk - Village of Odessa
Louis Dickinson - Town of Cayuta
James Button - Town of Orange
Harry Morgan - Town of Reading
William Newell - Tourism
Doug Thayer - Business
Albert Valent - Farming
Stephen Miller - Industry, and

terminating December 31, 2000:

Daniel Teed - Town of Dix
Chris Kimball-Peterson - Town of Hector
Tom Ryan - Town of Montour
Linda Arcangeli - Village of Burdett
Judy Phillips - Village of Watkins Glen
Mary Huntley - Town of Tyrone
Gordon Wright - Medical, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following Ex-Officio appointments also be approved:

Nancy Peters - County Treasurer
Gregory Mathews - Highway Superintendent
Elaine Dalrymple - Soil & Water Conservation District
John Czamanske - Cooperative Extension

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 503 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED, the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the following appointments to the Environmental Management Council effective January 1, 1999 and terminating December 31, 2000:

James Murphy - Town of Catharine
Amelia Cornish - Village of Montour Falls
Benjamin Dickens - Town of Hector
Mark Martin - Village of Burdett
Phil Miller - Town of Tyrone
William O=Dell - Town of Orange
Tania Holovach - Trumansburg Central School
Mary German - Member Emeritus
James Howell - Watershed
Elaine Dalrymple - Soil & Water Conservation District (Ex-Officio)
Michelle-Ladue-Benjamin - Member-at-Large
Bruce Adams - Member-at-Large
Irene Brown - Member-at-Large
James Hazlitt - Member-at-Large

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 504 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENTS - AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND PROTECTION BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby approves the following appointments to the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board effective January 1, 1999 and terminating December 31, 2002:

John Pendergast - Farmer
Ann Chaffee - Agribusiness, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be appointed as ex-officio members to serve indefinitely until the completion of their terms of office:

Anthony J. Specchio, Jr. - Chair, Soil & Water Conservation Board
Charles Fausold - Cooperative Extension Agent
Thomas Bloodgood - Director, Real Property Tax Service
John Czamanske - Director of Planning

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 505 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: AMEND 1998 SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR 1998-99 FOOD STAMP NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 420-98 authorized a contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension for the 1998-99 Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, and

WHEREAS, the 1998 Department of Social Services budget needs to be adjusted for expenditures from October 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to appropriate $10,900 to account 6010.566 and $10,900 to account no. 6010-4611 Federal Aid Food Stamps.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 506 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO FILL SENIOR CASEWORKER POSITION IN CHILDREN=S SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Senior Caseworker position in Children=s Services Unit has been vacant since August 17, 1998, and

WHEREAS, any vacancy that has existed for more than 90 days requires legislative approval to fill.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby authorize the Commissioner of Social Services to fill the Senior Caseworker vacancy in the Children=s Services Unit of the Department of Social Services immediately.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 507 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PERSONAL SERVICES - YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, the present balance in the Youth Bureau account no. 7310.100 is depleted for Personal Services for 1998 due to a deficit to the Summer Youth Employment Program not being implemented.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Treasurer to transfer $2,000 from Youth Programs account no. 7310.495 to account no. 7310.100 Personal Services.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 508 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSE - YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, the present balance in the Youth Bureau account no. 7310.440 is depleted for travel expenses for 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Treasurer to transfer $500 from Youth Programs account no. 7310.495 to account no. 7310.440-Travel Expense.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 509 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE PETTY CASH FUND FOR 1999 - YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau needs a petty cash fund for expenses incurred by the staff for petty miscellaneous charges.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer be authorized to establish a petty cash fund for the Youth Bureau in the amount of $75.00, effective January 1, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 510 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN 1999 FUNDING FOR THE RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH COORDINATOR - YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, finite funding of $9,025 is allocated for the position of Runaway and Homeless Youth Coordinator, and

WHEREAS, county requirements increased the salary of this position to $12.15 per hour for a total of $10,782 for the year 1999, and

WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau is requesting an increase in funding of $1,751 to the 1999 budget in order to pay the Runaway and Homeless Youth Coordinator salary.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize the increase in funding of $1,751 for the Runaway and Homeless Youth Coordinator in the 1999 budget line item 7310.100 for Personal Services.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 511 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN 1999 FUNDING TO CREATE OVERTIME COVERAGE - YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, it is necessary to have overtime coverage in the Youth Bureau for crisis coverage issues and liability concerns.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Treasurer to create a line item for overtime in the 1999 Youth Bureau budget and fund the same with $1,500.00.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 512 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND APPROPRIATION OF DEBT SERVICE RESERVE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $17,922 from account no. 9730.700 (BAN Interest) to 9710.700 (Serial bond Interest), and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to appropriate $12,500 from the Reserve for Debt and increase the appropriations for 9710.600 (Serial Bond Principle).

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 513 Motion by Little, Second by Gifford.

RE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 308-98/INCREASE CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET - SENECA LAKEFRONT PARK

WHEREAS, the project budget figures in Resolution No. 308-98 are erroneous.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 308-98 be amended to adjust the preliminary project budget figure, as set forth in Resolution No. 187-97, to read as A$165,240", and the new project budget total to read as A$192,240".

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 514 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be altered and modified by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION

+ $2,000 1680-1289 Other General Gov=t. Income

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Appropriated Surplus be reduced by $2,000.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 515 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - YOUTH PROGRAMS

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be altered and modified by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
+$21,564 7310.100 Personal Services - Regular
+$ 1,500 7310.101 Personal Services - Overtime
- $12,225 7310.162 DFY Runaway & Homeless
- $ 8,182 7310.187 Summer Youth Employment & Training
+$ 58 7310.401 Contractual Expense - Misc.
+$ 100 7310.439 Telephone
- $ 100 7310.440 Travel Expense
+$ 1,547 7310.446 Maintenance in Lieu of Rent
+$11,405 7310.489 Fringe Benefits
- $22,114 7310.495 Youth Programs
- $ 604 7310.562 Runaway & Homeless Program
+$ 6,083 7310.587 Summer Youth Employment & Training
+$ 3,500 7310.316 Youth Court
+$ 993 7310-3820 State Aid - Youth Programs
- $ 1,370 7310-4820 Federal Aid - Youth Programs

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 516 Motion by Gifford, Second by Bleiler.

RE: ADOPTION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY BUDGET FOR 1999 - RESCINDED

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 1999 would be held at 7:30 p.m. on December 10, 1998, in the upstairs Main Court Room of the Court House, Watkins Glen, NY, and

WHEREAS, the above-mentioned Public Hearing was held on December 10, 1998 at said time and place.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Budget for 1999 as presented by the Budget Officer and the Management & Finance Committee of the Legislature, and as revised by the Schuyler County Legislature, to raise $5,994,287.00 by tax levy, be adopted.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 517 Motion by Gifford, Second by Bleiler.

RE: APPROPRIATE THE SEVERAL AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN BUDGET IN COLUMN ENTITLED "1999" - RESCINDED

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature by Resolution No. 516, dated December 14, 1998, has adopted a budget for fiscal year 1999.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the several amounts specified in such budget in the column entitled "1999" as amended, be, and the same hereby are, appropriated for the objects and purposes specified, effective January 1, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 518 Motion by Gifford, Second by Bleiler.

RE: 1999 BUDGET OF $20,430,549.00: LEGISLATURE TO DETERMINE TOWN CONTRIBUTION TO COUNTY TAXES AND ISSUE CERTIFICATE TO EACH TOWN - RESCINDED

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, 1998, 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, 1998 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 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 519 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: MOTION TO BRING TWO (2) RESOLUTIONS TO THE FLOOR

BE IT RESOLVED, that two (2) resolutions be brought to the floor.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 520 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - COMMUNITY COLLEGES

WHEREAS, the Corning Community College contractual line item is overdrawn by $807.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $807.00 from Contingency account no. 1990.500 to Community Colleges account no. 2490.400.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 521 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE

WHEREAS, the Hospital and Medical Insurance line item is overdrawn by $9,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $9,000 from Contingency account no. 1990.500 to Hospital and Medical Insurance account no. 9060.807.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

REPORT ON STANDING COMMITTEES:

Legislator Little reported on the Public Works Committee. The Shared Fuel Facility project is on schedule. The Highway Department has just recently hired an Account Clerk Typist to operate the new system. He then listed a number of projects that have been completed by the Highway Department this year. He finally noted that currently there are only three county bridges closed.

Legislator Gifford reported on the Community Development and Natural Resources Committee. The Chamber of Commerce is having a forum on sales tax, a date is to be announced later. The county has a Lake Front Park Committee, being Chaired by David Lisk, to discuss, among other things, the railroad crossings into the parking area.

Legislator Bleiler reported on the Management and Finance Committee. He has been very occupied with the county budget. The next committee meeting on January 5, 1999 will be to organize the Management and Finance Committee for the upcoming year as well as take care of regular business.

Legislator Larison reported on the Governmental Operations Committee. He is happy to say that there is a new person in the Board of Elections, Linda Strong. She is currently in training at Chemung County. This is a good move for the Board of Elections, however, it leaves a vacancy in the Records Management Department. Legislator Larison then explained a little about the Keuka Hydro Electric Plant. The level of Lamoka and Waneta Lakes needs to be maintained and someone has to be in charge of that. There will be a meeting in January to discuss this further.

Legislator Young reported on the Finger Lakes National Forest. A group of people have met to see what they can do to improve the forest. Some of the members include Susan Payne, Margaret Cook, Martha Twarkins and Dick Winnett. There will be an expo on October 16, 1999 in the National Forest, which is intended to bring in sporting groups and environmental groups.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Clerk of the Legislature asked for a verbal consensus to approve or disapprove the re-appointments of the Board of Election Commissioners as recommended by the respective parties. She asked the Democratic Legislators for approval to re-appoint Joseph Leahey and the Republican Legislators for approval to re-appoint Rexford Richards. The consensus was unanimous to approve both appointments.

Chairman Hastings said she received a note from Judge William Ellison expressing his deep gratitude for naming the Schuyler County Courtroom in his honor. She also had two invitations to share with the Legislature: one from SCOPED to attend their annual membership meeting dinner, paid for by Corning Enterprises, at the Seasons Restaurant on January 8, 1998 from 5-6:30 p.m. This invitation is strictly for members of the Legislature. The other invitation is from the Town of Catharine for their annual holiday gathering on December 16, 1998 from 4-7:00 p.m. She asked that any Legislators interested in attending either to please let the staff know so they could call in reservations accordingly.

Chairman Hastings noted that tickets are for sale now for the Schuyler County Youth Fair fund raiser on February 6, 1999.

Chairman Hastings reported that the sales tax revenues for November are up $101,000. It looks as though the county is going to have a good increase in sales tax for 1998.

Chairman Hastings advised that Catharine Creek land owners, in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, are planning to reduce the numbers of parasites in Seneca Lake, and are asking for everyone=s cooperation in this matter.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Sue Brill feels the Legislators that voted no on the appointment of Jerry Marvel are against the process and want representation for District II. She questioned the way Legislator Thurston resigned and when. Chairman Hastings stated that she questioned Mr. Thurston thoroughly about his leave date. He did not get official word on his new job until he announced the same. She feels there needs to be more of an effort to be respectful to each other. She feels Mr. Marvel is honest, fair, level headed, and open-minded.

Chairman Hastings complimented the Legislators on their accomplishments this past year and said she has been proud to work with them.

The Meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 1998

The December 18, 1998 Special Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Gifford and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. County Attorney Coleman was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 522 Motion by Gifford, Second by Little.

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:

o Rescind Resolution Nos. 516, 517 and 518 of the Year 1998 Relative to Adopting the 1999 Budget.

o Alteration to the 1999 Tentative Budget.

o Resolutions Necessary to Adopt the 1999 Budget.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 523 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: RESCIND RESOLUTION NOS. 516, 517 AND 518 OF THE YEAR 1998 RELATIVE TO ADOPTING THE 1999 BUDGET

WHEREAS, the Shared Fuel Facility budget was erroneously omitted from the 1999 budget and must be included (the addition of said budget having no local cost).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution Nos. 516, 517 and 518 of the year 1998 titled respectively as follows:

· AAdoption of Schuyler County Budget for 1999"

· AAppropriate the Several Amounts Specified in Budget in Column Entitled >1999'@

· A1999 Budget of $20,430,549.00: Legislature to Determine Town Contribution to County Taxes and Issue Certificate to Each Town@

be, and hereby are, rescinded.

* - Expressly in Reliance upon Verbal approval NYS Comptroller=s Office to Treasurer 12/17/98.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 524 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: ALTERATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET PURSUANT TO COUNTY LAW SECTION 358 - SHARED FUEL FACILITY

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget for 1999 be modified and altered by the following:

AMOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
+ $ 4,640 5131.100 Personal Services
+ $ 250 5131.389 State Fees
+ $ 2,000 5131.431 Office Supplies
+ $ 500 5131.433 Postage and Freight
+ $ 250 5131.439 Telephone
+ $ 750 5131.442 Utilities
+ $ 1,000 5131.457 Repairs
+ $ 500 5131.459 Training
+ $110,000 5131.526 Diesel Fuel & Gasoline
+ $ 971 5131.527 Insurance
+ $ 10,861 003-0003-1789 Services Other Gov=ts. (Fuel & Gas)
+ $110,000 003-0003-2300 Other Trans. Dept. Income (Surcharge)

DISCUSSION: Legislator Young asked for an explanation and Legislator Bleiler explained that the budget for the Shared Fuel Facility was erroneously omitted from the 1999 budget and needed to be included.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 525 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: ADOPTION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY BUDGET FOR 1999

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 1999 would be held at 7:30 p.m. on December 10, 1998, in the upstairs Main Court Room of the Court House, Watkins Glen, NY, and

WHEREAS, the above-mentioned Public Hearing was held on December 10, 1998 at said time and place.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Budget for 1999 as presented by the Budget Officer and the Management & Finance Committee of the Legislature, and as revised by the Schuyler County Legislature, to raise $5,994,287.00 by tax levy, be adopted.

* - Expressly in Reliance upon Verbal approval NYS Comptroller=s Office to Treasurer 12/17/98.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 526 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPROPRIATE THE SEVERAL AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN BUDGET IN COLUMN ENTITLED "1999"

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature by Resolution No. 525, Dated December 18, 1998, has adopted a budget for fiscal year 1999.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the several amounts specified in such budget in the column entitled "1999" as amended, be, and the same hereby are, appropriated for the objects and purposes specified, effective January 1, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 527 Motion by Bleiler, Second by Gifford.

RE: 1999 BUDGET OF $20,551,410.00: LEGISLATURE TO DETERMINE TOWN CONTRIBUTION TO COUNTY TAXES AND ISSUE CERTIFICATE TO EACH TOWN

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, 1998, 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, 1998 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 7-0.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

The Meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk

ANNUAL BUDGET OF 1999
Budget of Schuyler County for Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 1999
Tentative Budget - Filed November 19, 1998
Adopted December 18, 1998
NANCY A. PETERS, BUDGET OFFICER

LEGISLATURE APPROPRIATIONS:

A1010.1 Personal Service 116,634.00 A1010.4 Contractual Expense 36,985.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 153,619.00

LEGISLATURE REVENUES:

1010-1081 Other Payments In Lieu of Taxes 85,000.00
1010-1110 State Admin. Sales and Use Tax 2,651,805.00
1010-2660 Sales of Real Property 5,000.00
1010-2720 Off Track Betting 20,000.00
1010-4089 Federal Aid - Other (Entitlement Land) 6,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 2,767,805.00

DISTRICT ATTORNEY APPROPRIATIONS:
A1165.1 Personal Service 72,518.00
A1165.4 Contractual Expense 26,905.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 99,423.00

PUBLIC DEFENDER APPROPRIATIONS:

A1170.1 Personal Service 30,383.00
A1170.4 Contractual Expense 43,600.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 73,983.00

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 40,000.00
A1230.4 Contractual Expense 2,800.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 42,800.00

COUNTY TREASURER APPROPRIATIONS:

A1325.1 Personal Service 106,688.00
A1325.4 Contractual Expense 73,490.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 180,178.00

COUNTY TREASURER REVENUES:

1325-1090 Interest and Penalties on Taxes 190,200.00
1325-1091 Penalties on Special Assessments 18,000.00
1325-1230 Clerk/Treasurer Fees 8,800.00
1325-2401 Interest on Investments 105,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 322,000.00

BUDGET OFFICER APPROPRIATIONS:

A1340.1 Personal Service 1,000.00
A1340.4 Contractual Expense 750.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,750.00

REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS:

A1355.1 Personal Service 77,894.00
A1355.4 Contractual Expense 25,300.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 103,194.00

REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE REVENUES:

1355-2201 Tax Assessment Service 3,475.00
1355-3040 Tax Maps and Assessments 2,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 5,475.00

TAX SALE ADVERTISING AND EXPENSE APPROPRIATIONS:

A1362.4 Contractual Expense 3,500.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 3,500.00

TAX SALE ADVERTISING AND EXPENSE REVENUES:

1362-1235 Charges - Tax Advertising and Expense 3,500.00

TOTAL REVENUES 3,500.00

PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES APPROPRIATIONS:

A1364.4 Contractual Expense 25,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 25,000.00

PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES REVENUES:

1364-1230 Clerk/Treasurer Fees 25,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 25,000.00

COUNTY CLERK APPROPRIATIONS (INCLUDES MOTOR VEHICLE):

A1410.1 Personal Service 141,001.00
A1410.2 Equipment 3,400.00
A1410.4 Contractual Expense 21,150.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 165,551.00

COUNTY CLERK REVENUES:

1410-1255 County Clerk Fees 175,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 175,000.00

COUNTY ATTORNEY APPROPRIATIONS:

A1420.1 Personal Service 115,912.00
A1420.4 Contractual Expense 26,169.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 142,081.00

COUNTY ATTORNEY REVENUES:

1420-1265 Attorney Fees 121,188.00

TOTAL REVENUES 121,188.00

CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS:

A1430.1 Personal Service 88,329.00
A1430.4 Contractual Expense 52,200.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 140,529.00

CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL REVENUES:

1430-1260 Personnel Fees 1,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 1,000.00

ELECTIONS APPROPRIATIONS:

A1450.1 Personal Service 32,295.00
A1450.4 Contractual Expense 27,150.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 59,445.00

ELECTIONS REVENUES:

1450-2215 Election Services 750.00

TOTAL REVENUES 750.00

RECORDS MANAGEMENT APPROPRIATIONS:

A1460.1 Personal Service 18,690.00
A1460.4 Contractual Expense 1,110.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 19,800.00

RECORDS MANAGEMENT REVENUES:

1460-1289 Other General Government Department Income 9,400.00

TOTAL REVENUES 9,400.00

CENTRAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS:

A1610.4 Contractual 61,700.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 61,700.00

CENTRAL SERVICES REVENUES:

1610-1270 Shared Services Charges 69,183.00

TOTAL REVENUES 69,183.00

BUILDINGS APPROPRIATIONS:

A1620.1 Personal Service 206,763.00
A1620.4 Contractual Expense 140,911.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 347,674.00

BUILDINGS REVENUES:

1620-1270 Shared Services Charges 15,295.00
1620-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual 60,602.00
1620-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material 500.00
1620-3021 Court Facilities Aid 30,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES: 106,397.00

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - MOBILE WORK CREW APPROPRIATIONS:

A1621.1 Personal Service 24,906.00
A1621.4 Contractual 2,950.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 27,856.00

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - MOBILE WORK CREW REVENUES:

1621-1289 Other General Government Dept. Income 36,834.00

TOTAL REVENUES 36,834.00

GROUNDS APPROPRIATIONS:

A1622.4 Contractual 8,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 8,000.00

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT APPROPRIATIONS:

A1630.4 Contractual Expense 5,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 5,000.00

STOREROOM APPROPRIATIONS:

A1660.1 Personal Service 30,285.00
A1660.4 Contractual Expense 2,350.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 32,635.00

CENTRAL STOREROOM REVENUES:

1660-2770 Unclassified Revenues 1,600.00

TOTAL REVENUES 1,600.00

CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING APPROPRIATIONS:

A1680.1 Personal Service 30,000.00
A1680.4 Contractual Expense 13,400.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 43,400.00

CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING REVENUES:

1680-1289 Other General Governmental Income - Training 22,250.00

TOTAL REVENUES 22,250.00

UNALLOCATED INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A1910.4 Contractual 168,952.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 168,952.00

UNALLOCATED INSURANCE REVENUES:

1910-2680 Insurance Recoveries 79,758.00

TOTAL REVENUES 79,758.00

MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION DUES APPROPRIATIONS:

A1920.4 Contractual 2,760.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,760.00

JUDGMENTS & CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS:

1930.4 Contractual 4,800.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 4,800.00

TAXES & ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTY APPROPRIATIONS:

A1950.4 Contractual 240.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 240.00

CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT APPROPRIATIONS:

A1990.5 Contingencies 50,000.00

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 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 Expense 300.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 300.00

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS APPROPRIATIONS:

A3020.4 Contractual Expense 35,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 35,000.00

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS REVENUES:

3020-1140 Emergency Telephone Surcharge 35,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 35,000.00

SHERIFF APPROPRIATIONS:

A3110.1 Personal Service 415,458.00
A3110.4 Contractual Expense 156,450.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 571,908.00

SHERIFF REVENUES:

3110-1510 Sheriff Fees 134,000.00
3110-1589 Other Public Safety Dept. Income 50,000.00
3110-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material 3,000.00
3110-4320 Crime Control 40,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 227,000.00

NAVIGATION APPROPRIATIONS:

A3111.1 Personal Service 14,000.00
A3111.2 Equipment 9,000.00
A3111.4 Contractual Expense 2,400.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 25,400.00

NAVIGATION REVENUES:

3111-3315 State Aid - Navigation Law Enforcement 19,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 19,000.00

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 152,877.00
A3140.2 Equipment 3,050.00
A3140.4 Contractual Expense 18,538.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 174,465.00

PROBATION REVENUES:

3140-1580 Restitution 1,500.00
3140-1589 Other (Investigation Fees) 4,200.00
3140-2610 Fines and Forfeited Bail 1,400.00
3140-3310 State Aid - Probation Services 57,139.00

TOTAL REVENUES 64,239.00

JAIL APPROPRIATIONS:

A3150.1 Personal Service 688,067.00
A3150.4 Contractual Expenses 180,700.00
A3150.6 Lease/Purchase 2,300.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 871,067.00

JAIL REVENUES:

3150-1512 Board of Prisoners - Other Munic. 150,000.00
3150-3316 State Aid - Board of Prisoners 25,000.00
3150-3330 State Aid - Unified Court Budget 43,000.00
3150-4389 Other Breakfast/Lunch Program 2,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 220,000.00

TRAFFIC CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS:

A3310.4 Contractual Expense 50.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 50.00

STOP D.W.I. APPROPRIATIONS:

A3315.1 Personal Service 33,879.00
A3315.2 Equipment 10,000.00
A3315.4 Contractual Expense 23,608.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 67,487.00

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 1,750.00
3412-3489 Other Health - EMS 18,775.00

TOTAL REVENUES 20,525.00

CONTROL OF DOGS APPROPRIATIONS:

A3510.1 Personal Service 37,457.00
A3510.4 Contractual Expense 15,700.00
A3510.6 Lease/Purchase 3,600.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 56,757.00

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 MANAGEMENT APPROPRIATIONS:

A3689.1 Personal Service 56,003.00
A3689.4 Contractual Expense 150,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 206,003.00

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REVENUES:

3689-1587 Bureau of Fire - Life Safety 5,000.00
3689-1589 Other Public Safety Dept. Income 45,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 50,000.00

OFFICE OF EM. MGMT. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GRANT 3680 APPROPRIATIONS:

A3689.2 Equipment 1,500.00
A3689.4 Contractual Expense 1,200.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,700.00

OFFICE OF EM. MGMT. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GRANT 3680 REVENUES:

3689-4389 Other Public Safety Aid 1,820.00

TOTAL REVENUES 1,820.00

PUBLIC HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS:

A4010.1 Personal Service 415,111.00
A4010.2 Equipment 58,000.00
A4010.4 Contractual Expense 238,924.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 712,035.00

PUBLIC HEALTH REVENUES:

4010-1610 Home Nursing Charges 460,000.00
4010-1611 Office for the Aging 18,000.00
4010-3401 State Aid - Public Health 295,236.00

TOTAL REVENUES 773,236.00

RABIES CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS:

A4042.4 Contractual Expenses 20,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 20,000.00

RABIES REVENUES:

4042-3401 State Aid - Rabies 19,000.00
4042-3489 Other Health (Rabies, Ag. & Markets) 500.00

TOTAL REVENUES 19,500.00

PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED APPROPRIATIONS:

A4046.4 Contractual Expense 15,600.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,600.00

PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED REVENUES:

4046-3446 State Aid - Handicapped Children 8,100.00

TOTAL REVENUES 8,100.00

WATERSHED APPROPRIATIONS:

A4050.1 Personal Service 77,884.00
A4050.2 Equipment 9,800.00
A4050.4 Contractual Expense 27,176.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 114,860.00

WATERSHED REVENUES:

4050-1609 Watershed Revenues 31,000.00
4050-3403 State Aid - Watershed 100,054.00

TOTAL REVENUES 131,054.00

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS:

A4054.1 Personal Service 6,000.00
A4054.4 Contractual Expense 174,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 180,000.00

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM REVENUES:

4054-1621 Early Intervention Service Fee 108,000.00
4054-3449 State Aid - Early Intervention 36,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 144,000.00

MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS:

A4310.1 Personal Service 571,045.00
A4310.2 Equipment 14,900.00
A4310.4 Contractual Expense 440,239.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,026,184.00

MENTAL HEALTH REVENUES:

4310-1620 Mental Health Fees 603,802.00
4310-3490 State Aid - Mental Health 521,417.00

TOTAL REVENUES 1,125,219.00

MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS:

A4322.3 Contractual Expense 464,850.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 464,850.00

MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCIES REVENUES:

4322-1625 Mental Health Contribution from Private Agencies 21,399.00
4322-1689 Other Health Department Income 13,667.00
4322-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual 152,869.00
4322-3490 State Aid - Mental Health 212,591.00
4322-4490 Federal Aid - Mental Health 57,881.00

TOTAL REVENUES 458,407.00

BUS OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS:

A5630.4 Contractual Expense 141,259.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 141,259.00

BUS OPERATIONS REVENUES:

5630-3594 State Aid - Bus and Other Mass Transportation 91,213.00
5630-4089 Federal Aid - Other Transportation 29,240.00

TOTAL REVENUES 120,453.00

SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS:

A6010.1 Personal Service 969,820.00
A6010.2 Equipment 26,448.00
A6010.4 Contractual Expense 600,647.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,596,915.00

SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION REVENUES:

6010-3610 State Aid - Administration 535,000.00
6010-4610 Federal Aid - Administration 1,011,895.00
6010-4611 Federal Aid - Food Stamps 50,020.00

TOTAL REVENUES 1,596,915.00

DAY CARE APPROPRIATIONS:

A6055.4 Contractual Expense 200,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 200,000.00

DAY CARE REVENUES:

6055-3655 State Aid - Day Care 200,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 200,000.00

SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS APPROPRIATIONS:

A6070.4 Contractual Expense 10,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 10,000.00

SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS REVENUES:

6070-3670 State Aid - Purchase of Services 7,500.00

TOTAL REVENUES 7,500.00

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A6101.4 Contractual Expense 165,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 165,000.00

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUES:

6101-1801 Repay of Medical Assistance 110,000.00
6101-3601 State Aid - Medical Assistance 5,000.00
6101-4601 Federal Aid - Medical Assistance 10,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 125,000.00

M.M.I.S. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A6102.4 Contractual Expense 2,093,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,093,000.00

M.M.I.S. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUES:

6102-3602 State Aid - Mentally Disabled 440,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 440,000.00

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 795,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 900,000.00

AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN REVENUES:

6109-1809 Repay of Aid to Dependent Children 55,000.00
6109-1811 Child Support, Incentive Payment 20,000.00
6109-3609 State Aid - Aid to Dependent Children 186,250.00
6109-4609 Federal Aid - Aid to Dependent Children 387,400.00

TOTAL REVENUES 648,650.00

CHILD CARE APPROPRIATIONS:

A6119.4 Contractual Expense 75,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 75,000.00

CHILD CARE REVENUES:

6119-3619 State Aid - Child Care 30,000.00
6119-4619 Federal Aid - Child Care 18,750.00

TOTAL REVENUES 48,750.00

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY APPROPRIATIONS:

A6123.4 Contractual Expense 172,500.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 172,500.00

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY REVENUES:

6123-1823 Repay of Juvenile Delinquent Care 7,000.00
6123-3623 State Aid - Juvenile Delinquency 82,750.00

TOTAL REVENUES 89,750.00

STATE TRAINING SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS:

A6129.4 Contractual Expense 35,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 35,000.00

HOME RELIEF APPROPRIATIONS:

A6140.4 Contractual Expense 170,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 170,000.00

HOME RELIEF REVENUES:

6140-1840 Repay of Home Relief 30,000.00
6140-3640 State Aid - Home Relief 70,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 100,000.00

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A6141.4 Contractual Expense 286,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 286,000.00

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE REVENUES:

6141-1841 Repay of Energy Assistance 10,000.00
6141-4641 Federal Aid - HEAP Program 276,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 286,000.00

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

COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS:

A6310.4 Contractual Expense 2,800.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,800.00

PUBLICITY APPROPRIATIONS:

A6410.4 Contractual Expense 98,100.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 98,100.00

PUBLICITY REVENUES:

6410-1113 Tax on Hotel Room Occupancy 44,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 44,000.00

VETERAN SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS:

A6510.1 Personal Service 13,537.00
A6510.4 Contractual Expense 4,550.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 18,087.00

VETERAN SERVICE REVENUES:

6510-3710 Veterans Service Agencies 5,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 5,000.00

WEIGHTS & MEASURES APPROPRIATIONS:

A6610.1 Personal Service 10,153.00
A6610.2 Equipment 200.00
A6610.4 Contractual Expense 1,553.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 11,906.00

WEIGHTS & MEASURES REVENUES:

6610-3789 Other Economic Assistance and Opportunity 1,850.00

TOTAL REVENUES 1,850.00

PROGRAMS FOR AGING APPROPRIATIONS:

A6772.1 Personal Service 245,363.00
A6772.2 Equipment 1,800.00
A6772.4 Contractual Expense 151,859.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 307,160.00

PROGRAMS FOR AGING REVENUES:

6772-1972 Programs for Aging 77,296.00
6772-3772 State Aid - Programs for Aging 228,213.00
6772-4772 Federal Aid - Programs for Aging 221,059.00

TOTAL REVENUES 526,568.00

OTHER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY/DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS:

A6989.4 Contractual Expense (SCIDA) 5,000.00
A6989.4 Contractual Expense 133,625.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 138,625.00

SENECA HARBOR PARK APPROPRIATIONS:

A7110.1 Personal Service 8,000.00
A7110.4 Contractual Expense 8,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 16,000.00

SENECA HARBOR PARK REVENUES:

7110-2089 Other Culture and Recreation Departmental Income 2,400.00
7110-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual 5,800.00
7110-2705 Gifts and Donations 500.00

TOTAL REVENUES 8,700.00

YOUTH PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS:

A7310.1 Personal Service 102,290.00
A7310.4 Contractual Expense 79,901.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 182,191.00

YOUTH PROGRAMS REVENUES:

7310-3820 State Aid - Youth Programs 83,368.00
7310-4820 Youth Programs 71,411.00

TOTAL REVENUES 154,779.00

LIBRARY APPROPRIATIONS:

A7410.4 Contractual Expense 750.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 750.00

HISTORIAN APPROPRIATIONS:

A7510.4 Contractual Expense 1,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,000.00

OTHER PERFORMING ARTS APPROPRIATIONS:

A7560.4 Contractual 5,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 5,000.00

PLANNING APPROPRIATIONS:

A8020.4 Contractual Expense 139,500.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 139,500.00

PLANNING REVENUES:

8020-3902 Planning Studies 90,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 90,000.00

REFUSE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL APPROPRIATIONS:

A8160.4 Contractual Expense 1,900.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,900.00

COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION - EMC APPROPRIATIONS:

A8510.3 Contractual Expense 3,800.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 3,800.00

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS:

A8750.4 Contractual Expense 109,317.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 109,317.00

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION APPROPRIATIONS:

A8750.4 Contractual Expense 195,162.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 195,162.00

ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND APPROPRIATIONS:

A8830.4 Contractual Expense 600.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 600.00

STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS:

A9010.8 Fringe Benefits 63,620.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 63,620.00

SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS:

A9030.8 Fringe Benefits 380,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 380,000.00

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A9050.8 Fringe Benefits 15,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,000.00

DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A9055.8 Fringe Benefits 12,200.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 12,200.00

HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A9060.8 Fringe Benefits 1,125,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,125,000.00

OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

A9089.8 Fringe Benefits 720.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 720.00

TRANSFERS TO COUNTY ROAD FUND:

A9522.9 Transfers 1,162,381.00

TOTAL TRANSFERS TO COUNTY ROAD 1,162,381.00

TRANSFERS TO MACHINERY FUND:

A9524.9 Transfers 176,460.00

TOTAL TRANSFERS TO MACHINERY 176,460.00

SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS:

A9710.6 Debt Service - Principal 210,000.00
A9710.7 Debt Service - Interest 204,835.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 414,835.00

COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS:

D5010.1 Personal Service 102,744.00
D5010.4 Contractual Expense 8,450.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 111,194.00

COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION REVENUES:

0002-2401 Interest on Investments 2,500.00
0002-2701 Refunds of Prior Years Expenditures 500.00
0002-3501 Consolidated Highway Aid 569,110.00
0002-5031 Interfund Transfers 1,162,381.00

TOTAL REVENUES 1,734,491.00

ENGINEERING APPROPRIATIONS:

D5020.4 Contractual Expense 50,500.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 50,500.00

MAINTENANCE OF ROADS APPROPRIATIONS:

D5110.1 Personal Service 323,695.00
D5110.4 Contractual Expense 427,100.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 750,795.00

PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS:

D5112.3 Reconstruction CR 16 152,000.00
D5112.5 Reconstruction CR 14 148,000.00
D5112.5 Reconstruction CR 6 (2.0 miles) 132,000.00
D5112.5 Reconstruction CR 13 137,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 569,000.00

BRIDGES APPROPRIATIONS:

D5120.3 Materials, Membrane, Concrete 18,000.00
D5120.3 CR 28 - 60" Culvert 9,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 27,000.00

SNOW REMOVAL APPROPRIATIONS:

D5142.1 Personal Service 107,996.00
D5142.4 Contractual Expense 109,500.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 217,496.00

STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS:

D9010.8 Fringe Benefits 3,825.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 3,825.00

SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS:

D9030.8 Fringe Benefits 41,802.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 41,802.00

WORKER=S COMPENSATION APPROPRIATIONS:

D9040.8 Fringe Benefits 37,445.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 37,445.00

DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

D9055.8 Fringe Benefits 1,133.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,133.00

HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

D9060.8 Fringe Benefits 99,216.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 99,216.00

SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS:

D9710.6 Debt Service - Principal 55,000.00
D9710.7 Debt Service - Interest 41,085.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 96,085.00

MACHINERY FUND APPROPRIATIONS:

D5010.1 Personal Service 87,365.00
D5010.4 Contractual Expense 236,700.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 324,065.00

MACHINERY REVENUES:

0003-1789 Other Transportation - Dept. Income 10,861.00
0003-2300 Services Other Governments 110,000.00
0003-2401 Interest on Investments 1,000.00
0003-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material 1,200.00
0003-2665 Sales of Equipment 12,000.00
0003-2801 Interfund Revenues 180,000.00
0003-5031 Interfund Transfers 176,460.00

TOTAL REVENUES 491,521.00

SHARED FUEL FACILITY APPROPRIATIONS:

D5131.1 Personal Service 4,640.00
D5131.4 Contractual Expense 116,221.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 120,861.00

STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS:

D9010.8 Fringe Benefits 612.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 612.00

SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS:

D9030.8 Fringe Benefits 6,683.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 6,683.00

WORKER=S COMPENSATION APPROPRIATIONS:

D9040.8 Fringe Benefits 5,796.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 5,796.00

DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

D9055.8 Fringe Benefits 200.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 200.00

HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

D9060.8 Fringe Benefits 17,604.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 17,604.00

SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS:

D9710.7 Debt Service - Interest 15,700.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,700.00

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State and Rev. Attr. Rev. not Attr.

Appropriations Federal Aid To Function To Function

Legislative Board 153,619.00 6,000.00 2,761,805.00

Judicial 186,906.00

Executive 42,800.00

Finance 313,622.00 2,000.00 353,975.00

Staff 527,406.00 307,338.00

Shared Services 526,265.00 30,000.00 206,264.00

Special Items 226,752.00 79,758.00

Education 933,700.00 248,285.00 15,000.00

Public Safety 2,036,983.00 209,234.00 497,627.00

Public Health 2,533,529.00 1,250,779.00 1,408,737.00

Transportation 141,259.00 120,453.00

Social Services 5,602,280.00 3,312,930.00 232,000.00

Economic Programs 269,518.00 6,850.00 93,617.00

Programs for Aging 554,323.00 449,272.00 77,296.00

Youth Programs 182,191.00 154,779.00

County General 473,029.00 90,000.00 8,700.00

Undistributed 1,596,540.00

Interfund Transfers 1,338,841.00

Debt Service (General) 414,835.00

Co. Road Maint. 1,313,406.00 110.00 3,000.00 1,039,296.00

Co. Road Perm Imp. 596,000.00 596,000.00 27,000.00

Debt Service (Co. Road) 96,085.00 96,085.00

Machinery 475,821.00 315,061.00 160,760.00

Debt Service (Machinery) 15,700.00 15,700.00

Reserve for Uncoll. Taxes

TOTAL 20,551,410.00 6,449,692.00 6,360,178.00 1,338,841.00

Estimated Revenues:

State and Federal Aid 6,449,692.00

Attributable to Functions 6,360,178.00

Not Att. To Functions 1,338,841.00

Total Estimated Revenues 14,148,711.00

Appropriated Surplus 408,412.00

1999 Tax Levy 5,994,287.00

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Summary By Funds

Total General County Road Machinery

Appropriations, Excluding Interfund Items:

19,212,569.00 16,715,557.00 2,005,491.00 491,521.00

Interfund Items: 1,338,841.00 1,338,841.00

Total Appropriations 20,551,410.00 18,054,398.00 2,005,491.00 491,521.00

LESS:

Est. Revenues, Other than Real Estate Taxes and Excluding Interfund Items:

12,269,870.00 11,922,699.00 572,110.00 135,061.00

Interfund Items: 1,518,841.00 1,162,381.00 356,460.00

Approp. Cash Surplus to 408,412.00 137,412.00 271,000.00

Reduce Tax Levy

Total Revenues 14,557,123.00 12,060,111.00 2,005,491.00 491,521.00

Balance of Appropriations to be Raised by Real Estate Taxes: 5,994,287.00

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SUMMARY OF BUDGET

All Funds

Total Appropriations of all Funds (excluding Interfund Items) 19,212,569.00

Interfund Items 1,338,841.00

Total Appropriations 20,551,410.00

LESS:

Estimated Revenues (excluding Interfund Revenues) 12,629,870.00

Interfund Items 1,518,841.00

Appropriated Cash Surplus to Reduce Tax Levy 408,412.00

Total Estimated Revenues and Appropriated Cash Surplus All Funds 14,557,123.00

General 137,412.00

County Road 271,000.00

Machinery 0.00

Real Estate Levy 5,994,287.00

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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 2,980,000.00 385,000.00 45,000.00
fiscal year after deducting est. encumbrances

Estimated cash surplus and reserves approp. 137,412.00 271,000.00
by Board to reduce tax levy

RESERVE FUNDS:

Reserve for Uncoll.Taxes: 245,190.00

Constitutional Tax Margin: 2,920,236.00

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YEAR END MEETING
DECEMBER 28, 1998

The December 28, 1998 Year End Meeting of the Legislature was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Chairman Hastings. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Legislator Bleiler and followed by a Moment of Silence. All Legislators were present. Assistant County Attorney Morris was also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 528 Motion by Young, Second by Gifford.

RE: APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 23, 1998 AND DECEMBER 2, 1998 SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE SCHUYLER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of the November 23, 1998 and December 2, 1998 Special Meetings of the Schuyler County Legislature be approved.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 529 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE - HIGHWAY

WHEREAS, there was an increase in the health insurance premium for the last two months of 1998, and

WHEREAS, the health and dental insurance account no. 9060.807 is short $626.00 in the County Road fund, and

WHEREAS, there are additional monies in the social security account no. 9030.802.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $626.00 from account no. 9030.802 to account no. 9060.807 in the County Road fund to cover the additional costs in health insurance.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 530 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SHARED FUEL FACILITY - HIGHWAY

WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has hired an Account Clerk Typist to operate the Shared Fuel Facility, and

WHEREAS, there are extra monies in the Machinery Payroll account, and

WHEREAS, the County Highway Superintendent and the Public Works Committee have recommended that $500.00 be moved out of the Machinery payroll account no. 5130.100 and put into the Shared Fuel Facility account no. 5131.100 to cover expenses for payroll for 1998.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $500.00 from account no. 5142.101 to account no. 5131.100 for the Shared Fuel Facility personal services.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 531 Motion by Little, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR LAKE FRONT PARK - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

WHEREAS, additional material is needed to install the lighting on the pathway at Seneca Harbor Park, and

WHEREAS, there are insufficient funds in that account.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $700 from account no. 1622.490-Grounds Subcontracting to account no. 7110.427-Seneca Harbor Park Maintenance Supplies.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 532 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZING AN EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE WITH THE VILLAGE OF WATKINS GLEN

WHEREAS, the Village of Watkins Glen needs additional County-owned land in the immediate vicinity westerly and southerly adjacent to the Village sewer plant, and

WHEREAS, the County of Schuyler is ready, willing and able to accommodate the Village_s desire to acquire such lands for the furtherance of sewer plant operations, and

WHEREAS, the Village of Watkins Glen proposes to exchange a certain parcel of land immediately easterly adjacent to said sewer plant for the above referenced parcels to be conveyed by the county, and

WHEREAS, all parcels subject hereto are described in a survey map and deeds accompanying this Resolution as Parcel A to be conveyed by the Village of Watkins Glen to the County of Schuyler and Parcels B and C to be conveyed by the County of Schuyler to the Village of Watkins Glen, and

WHEREAS, the county does hereby declare the aforesaid parcels B and C excess to county needs in accordance with County Law Section 215, and

WHEREAS, the real estate to be conveyed to the Village of Watkins Glen and that is to be acquired from the Village will all be used for public purposes, to wit as the county expansion of Seneca Harbor Park and as to the Village, the enhancement of sewer plant access and operation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Schuyler hereby authorizes the exchange of real estate above described, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the County Legislature and the County Attorney are hereby authorized to undertake any and all further steps necessary for the conveyance and acquisition described above, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution and the corresponding Resolution of the Village of Watkins Glen be filed with the Schuyler County Clerk_s Office concurrently with the recording of the conveyances described herein.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 533 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL TO PHILADELPHIA FOR A GRANT CONFERENCE - YOUTH BUREAU

WHEREAS, the Youth Services Planner wishes to attend a 21^st Century Community Learning Center Grant Conference in Philadelphia , PA, and

WHEREAS, out of state travel requires legislative approval.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Youth Services Planner be allowed to travel out of state to attend the aforementioned hearing.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 534 Motion by Little, Second by Young.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR MMIS - SOCIAL SERVICES

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer funds in the 1998 Social Services budget as follows:

- $ 49,500 account no. 6010.100 Personal Services
+ $ 12,000 account no. 6101.400 Medical Assistance
+ $161,300 account no. 6102.400 MMIS
- $130,000 account no. 6109.400 Family Assistance
+ $ 6,200 account no. 6148.400 Burials

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 535 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE CERTIFICATION OF COST ALLOCATION PLAN

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby accept the 1997 Cost Allocation Plan prepared by David Griffith Associates for Schuyler County Department of Social Services claiming of county-wide administrative costs and maintenance in lieu of rent in 1997, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be, and hereby is, authorized to certify the plan to the N.Y.S. Department of Social Services.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 536 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE AND MOBILITY A CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, enacted in Section 77 of Chapter 81 of the Laws of 1995, Section 365-f of the Social Service Law was repealed and a new Section 365-f has been added to change the program name from Patient Managed Home Care to Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, (CDPAP), and

WHEREAS, in addition, Section 91 of Chapter 81 of the Laws of 1995 added a new Section 367-p to the Social Services law that states that A...each local district shall ensure access to a consumer directed personal assistance program operated pursuant to Section 365-f of this title is available in the district to allow persons receiving home care pursuant to this title to directly arrange and pay for such care...@, and

WHEREAS, the purpose of CDPAP is to allow chronically ill and/or physically disabled individuals receiving home care services under the Medical Assistance program greater flexibility and freedom of choice in obtaining such services while reducing administrative cost, and

WHEREAS, Access for Independence and Mobility, Inc., (AIM) of Corning, New York is qualified to provide and is willing and authorized to furnish such services to the County of Schuyler_s Department of Social Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Access to Independence and Mobility (AIM) and the Department of Social Services for home care services at various rates for the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999, subject to approval of the County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 537 Motion by Karius, Second by Gifford.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH SHERIFF_S DEPARTMENT FOR FRAUD AND SECURITY - SOCIAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the above referenced agreement for 1999 contains an increase from the1998 budget for fraud and security services, and

WHEREAS, there are funds within the budget to cover the increase.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature is hereby authorized to enter into a renewal agreement with the Schuyler County Sheriff_s Department for fraud and security for the Department of Social Services for the term January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999, subject to approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 538 Motion by Karius, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOCIAL SERVICES AND OFFICE FOR THE AGING FOR THE 1998-99 PROGRAM YEAR FOR HEATING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) FUNDING

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Social Services and Office for the Aging for $27,500 of Administrative HEAP allocation to be divided between the two departments as follows:

PERCENTAGE AMOUNT DEPARTMENT

69% $18,975 Department of Social Services
31% $ 8,525 Office for the Aging, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any additional administrative funds allocated for the 1998-99 Program year be allocated in accordance with the above percentages with no further Legislative action required; contract subject to approval by the County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 539 Motion by Karius, Second by Bleiler.

RE: ENCOURAGE NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY TO PERMIT SUNDAY MORNING WINE-TASTING AND SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONJUNCTION WITH RACES AT WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL

WHEREAS, New York State Law and Regulations do not permit the sale of alcoholic beverages before 12 noon on Sunday, and

WHEREAS, Watkins Glen International wishes to sponsor wine-tasting and sale of alcoholic beverages, before noon on Race Sundays, and

WHEREAS, Schuyler County is the heart of both the New York State wine industry and road racing in America, it seems fitting and proper that wine-tasting and sale of alcoholic beverages at Sunday races be allowed under such limited circumstances.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature hereby encourages the New York State Liquor Authority to allow wine-tasting and sale of alcoholic beverages at Watkins Glen International on race Sunday mornings.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 540 Motion by Karius, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR FURNITURE - DISTRICT ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, the District Attorney=s Office is being moved into a new and bigger office, and therefore is in need of additional office furniture, and

WHEREAS, there are some unexpended funds in the 1998 budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to make the following account transfers:

FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT

1165.409-Conference Expense 1165.206-Chair $ 72.99
1165.410-Copier Supplies 1165.206-Chair $992.85
1165.426-Eqmt. Maintenance 1165.206-Chair $106.00
1165.430-Mileage 1165.206-Chair $300.00
1165.443-Witness Fees 1165.206-Chair $250.00

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 541 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR GRANT - SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, monies are needed as a match for a Drug Enforcement Grant to the Sheriff=s Department, and

WHEREAS, there are monies available for said match in the 1998 budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $4,444.00 from account no. 3110.118-Sheriff Drug Investigations Personal Services to 3110.208-3015-Drug Enforcement Computer Equipment Misc.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 542 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZATION TO FILL VACANT PROBATION OFFICER POSITION IN PROBATION

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Probation Department has had a vacant Probation Officer Position for three (3) full years, and

WHEREAS, the current workload of the department is such that it is imperative that the department have a minimum of three (3) Probation Officers in the Department.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Probation be hereby authorized to fill the vacant Probation Officer position immediately.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 543 Motion by Larison, Second by Little.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT - REAL PROPERTY TAX AGENCY

WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Department is in need of various equipment to enhance the efficiency of the Tax Auction Process, and

WHEREAS, there is sufficient money left in various accounts as a result of efficiencies achieved during the year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer funds as follows:

FROM ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT TO ACCOUNT NO.

1355.402-Advertising $ 140.00 1355.230-Camera
1355.403-Assoc. Dues 70.00 1355.207-Computer
1355.410-Copier Supplies 440.00 1355.246-Printer
1355.426-Eqmt. Maint. 340.00 1355.207-Computer
1355.430-Mileage 390.00 1355.207-Computer
1355.435-Prof. Fees/Svcs. 150.00 1355.230-Camera
1355.438-Supplies 2,500.00 1355.207-Computer
1355.439-Telephone 330.00 1355.230-Camera

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 544 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH LINDA STRONG FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES

WHEREAS, the Records Management Officer recommends a training period for the new Records Manager and to complete some grant requirements for that office.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature be hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Linda Strong for Records Management Consultant Services for the period commencing January 4, 1999 for six weeks at a cost not to exceed $910.00; subject to the approval of the Schuyler County Attorney.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 545 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE PAYROLL - HIGHWAY

WHEREAS, due to the unusually warm weather late into the Fall, more maintenance work was able to be done thereby depleting the payroll account for regular road maintenance, and

WHEREAS, the Snow Removal payroll overtime account has sufficient funds remaining.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $16,500.00 from Snow Removal Overtime account no. 5142.101 to Maintenance Regular Payroll account no. 5110.100.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 546 Motion by Karius, Second by Larison.

RE: AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT - LEGISLATURE VACANCY

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in a Republican seat in District II of the Legislature of Schuyler County as a result of the resignation of Legislator Ernest E. Thurston, effective November 30, 1998, and

WHEREAS, Local Law No. 3 of the Year 1976 duly adopted by this Legislature provides as follows: AIn the event of a vacancy created by the happening of one of the events defined in section thirty of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York before the expiration of the term of any member of the Legislature, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the County Legislature of a qualified person who shall hold such office until such person=s successor is elected at the next general election in conformity with applicable and controlling statutory provisions@, and

WHEREAS, at a meeting of the Republican party on October 28, 1998, it was recommended to fill said Republican vacancy with Jerold D. Marvel.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Local Law No. 3 of 1976 that Jerold D. Marvel of 108 Fourteenth Street, Watkins Glen, New York be, and hereby is, appointed County Legislator to represent District II commencing immediately to fill the vacated term ending December 31, 1999.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 547 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE 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 1998 accounts, to wit:

FROM ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT TO ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT

1) 1010.430 $ 3.40 1010.431 $ 3.40

2) 1165.415 244.68 1165.328 4.93
1165.416 239.75

3) 1170.200 100.00
1170.409 200.00 1170.435 573.00
1170.431 105.00 1170.437 33.00
1170.439 201.00

4) 1325.100 39.85 1325.101 41.63
1325.400 1.78

5) 1355.438 1.00 1355.577 1.00

6) 1410.100 228.00 1410.407 228.00

7) 1420.426 35.00
1420.433 33.57 1420.435 .04
1430.100 396.29 1420.407 478.60
1420.438 15.56 1420.410 74.94
1420.439 73.16

8) 1430.426 228.11 1430.410 228.11

9) 1450.408 621.00 1450.100 621.00
1450.434 983.00 1450.101 983.00

10) 1610.200 11.60
1610.426 1,042.25 1610.439 1,519.47
1610.431 465.62

11) 1620.431 7.23 1620.433 7.23

12) 1910.419 18,070.00 1930.400 18,069.00
1950.400 1.00

13) 1910.419 24,329.92
1990.500 13,483.00 2490.400 44,161.47
2960.440 2,651.11
1621.100 3,697.44

14) 2960.401 222.80
2960.435 1,425.00 2960.400 22,274.24
2960.440 20,626.44

15) 3110.100 18,919.00 3110.101 18,919.00

16) 3110.444 179.88 3110.328 6.88
3110.439 57.50
3110.441 115.50

17) 3110.102 2,344.52 3111.102 2,344.52

18) 3112.101 127.47 3112.102 127.47

19) 3140.409 12.43 3140.410 12.43

20) 3150.100 31,665.95 3150.101 14,668.46
3150.102 16,997.49

21) 3150.401 46.24 3150.431 11.27
3150.433 34.97

22) 3315.113 122.37 3315.116 122.37

23) 3412.438 300.00 3412.459 300.00

24) 3150.100 1,952.05 3510.102 1,952.05

25) 3689.439 253.04 3689.533 253.04

26) 4010.100 17,597.92 4010.101 4,037.13
4010.431 249.39
4010.439 226.67
4010.466 11.54
4010.490 13,073.19

27) 4050.200 .21 4050.100 .21

28) 4050.410 25.00 4050.431 25.00

29) 4050.444 261.50 4050.476 261.50

30) 4010.100 13,699.05 4054.490 13,699.05

31) 4310.402 185.00 4310.410 185.00

32) 4310.435 3,813.00 4310.446 3,813.00

33) 6010.356 1,083.00 6010.338 1,048.00
6010.387 35.00

34) 6010.444 9.59 6010.440 9.59

35) 6109.400 2,590.97 6102.400 2,590.97

36) 6140.400 9,290.52 6410.436 9,290.52

37) 6772.401 13,697.73 6772.454 1,238.70
6772.438 2,707.95 6772.490 15,487.61
6772.440 320.63

38) 7310.495 12,656.55 7310.100 12,173.10
7310.101 483.45

39) 7310.401 39.95 7310.439 39.95

40) D5010.100 1,300.48 D5010.101 1,300.48, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this authorization include financing capital projects with fund balance as determined by the Schuyler County Treasurer.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 548 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT - DISTRICT ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, the District Attorney=s 1998 budget has sufficient monies remaining in office supplies to purchase a fax machine and any other small miscellaneous equipment necessary.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer be hereby authorized to transfer $1,183.00 from account no. 1165.431-Office Supplies to 1165.200-Equipment.

VOTE: Passed 7-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 549 Motion by Little, Second by Bleiler.

RE: AUTHORIZE EARLY RETIREMENT FOR 1998

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Legislature adopted Local Law No. 2 of the year 1998 electing a retirement incentive program at the Regular Meeting on August 10, 1998, and

WHEREAS, the savings required by Chapter 47, Laws of 1998 have been attained for 1999 and 2000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature does hereby authorize early retirement for:

NAME SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER REGISTRATION NUMBER

Cecelia M. DeBolt 128-24-8273 34365262
Florence M. Klopf 064-28-4932 34532267
Rosellen S. McFarland 121-26-6302 33726894
Sally M. Michel 090-26-5243 34530527
Lola L. Mitchell 207-36-0081 14194963
Barbara M. Regan 066-32-7570 32814485

VOTE: Passed 6-0. Abstain: Hastings.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.

The Meeting adjourned at 4:41 p.m.

Gail M. Willis, Clerk
Stacy B. Husted, Deputy Clerk

ANNUAL BUDGET OF 1998
Budget of Schuyler County for Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 1998
Tentative Budget - Filed November 10, 1997
Adopted December 8, 1997
NANCY A. PETERS, BUDGET OFFICER

LEGISLATURE APPROPRIATIONS:

A1010.1 Personal Service 112,495.00 A1010.2 Equipment 3,125.00

A1010.4 Contractual Expense 34,060.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 149,680.00

LEGISLATURE REVENUES:

1010-1081 Other Payments In Lieu of Taxes 85,000.00

1010-1110 State Admin. Sales and Use Tax 2,369,000.00

1010-2660 Sales of Real Property 5,000.00

1010-2720 Off Track Betting 15,000.00

1010-4089 Federal Aid - Other (Entitlement Land) 6,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 2,480,000.00

DISTRICT ATTORNEY APPROPRIATIONS:

A1165.1 Personal Service 67,213.00

A1165.2 Equipment 3,395.00

A1165.4 Contractual Expense 26,905.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 97,513.00

PUBLIC DEFENDER APPROPRIATIONS:

A1170.1 Personal Service 29,642.00

A1170.2 Equipment 600.00

A1170.4 Contractual Expense 43,300.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 73,542.00

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 TREASURER APPROPRIATIONS:

A1325.1 Personal Service 102,727.00

A1325.2 Equipment 7,100.00

A1325.4 Contractual Expense 54,690.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 164,517.00

COUNTY TREASURER REVENUES:

1325-1090 Interest and Penalties on Taxes 430,000.00

1325-1091 Penalties on Special Assessments 18,000.00

1325-1230 Clerk/Treasurer Fees 8,000.00

1325-2401 Interest on Investments 80,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 536,000.00

BUDGET OFFICER APPROPRIATIONS:

A1340.4 Contractual Expense 750.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 750.00

REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS:

A1355.1 Personal Service 73,494.00

A1355.4 Contractual Expense 35,250.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 109,244.00

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

TAX SALE ADVERTISING AND EXPENSE APPROPRIATIONS:

A1362.4 Contractual Expense 3,500.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 3,500.00

TAX SALE ADVERTISING AND EXPENSE REVENUES:

1362-1235 Charges - Tax Advertising and Expense 3,500.00

TOTAL REVENUES 3,500.00

PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES APPROPRIATIONS:

A1364.4 Contractual Expense 25,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 25,000.00

PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR TAXES REVENUES:

1364-1230 Clerk/Treasurer Fees 25,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 25,000.00

COUNTY CLERK APPROPRIATIONS (INCLUDES MOTOR VEHICLE):

A1410.1 Personal Service 137,192.00

A1410.2 Equipment 3,400.00

A1410.4 Contractual Expense 20,600.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 161,192.00

COUNTY CLERK REVENUES:

1410-1255 County Clerk Fees 175,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 175,000.00

COUNTY ATTORNEY APPROPRIATIONS:

A1420.1 Personal Service 88,638.00

A1420.2 Equipment 3,950.00

A1420.4 Contractual Expense 24,919.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 117,507.00

COUNTY ATTORNEY REVENUES:

1420-1265 Attorney Fees 81,929.00

TOTAL REVENUES 81,929.00

CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS:

A1430.1 Personal Service 82,773.00

A1430.2 Equipment 2,000.00

A1430.4 Contractual Expense 48,610.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 133,383.00

CIVIL SERVICE/PERSONNEL REVENUES:

1430-1260 Personnel Fees 1,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 1,000.00

ELECTIONS APPROPRIATIONS:

A1450.1 Personal Service 30,267.00

A1450.2 Equipment 7,200.00

A1450.4 Contractual Expense 18,700.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 56,167.00

ELECTIONS REVENUES:

1450-2215 Election Services 750.00

TOTAL REVENUES 750.00

RECORDS MANAGEMENT APPROPRIATIONS:

A1460.1 Personal Service 12,112.00

A1460.4 Contractual Expense 450.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 12,562.00

RECORDS MANAGEMENT REVENUES:

1460-1289 Other General Government Department Income 5,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 5,000.00

CENTRAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS:

A1610.2 Equipment 2,500.00

A1610.4 Contractual 65,800.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 68,300.00

CENTRAL SERVICES REVENUES:

1610-1270 Shared Services Charges 65,800.00

TOTAL REVENUES 65,800.00

BUILDINGS APPROPRIATIONS:

A1620.1 Personal Service 176,557.00

A1620.2 Equipment 4,600.00

A1620.4 Contractual Expense 141,955.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 323,112.00

BUILDINGS REVENUES:

1620-1270 Shared Services Charges 13,795.00

1620-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual 60,845.00

1620-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material 500.00

1620-3021 Court Facilities Aid 30,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES: 105,140.00

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - MOBILE WORK CREW APPROPRIATIONS:

A1621.1 Personal Service 24,489.00

A1621.4 Contractual 4,300.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 28,789.00

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - MOBILE WORK CREW REVENUES:

1621-1289 Other General Government Dept. Income 35,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 35,000.00

GROUNDS APPROPRIATIONS:

A1622.2 Equipment 500.00

A1622.4 Contractual 10,400.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 10,900.00

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT APPROPRIATIONS:

A1630.4 Contractual Expense 5,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 5,000.00

STOREROOM APPROPRIATIONS:

A1660.1 Personal Service 23,681.00

A1660.4 Contractual Expense 2,350.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 26,031.00

CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING APPROPRIATIONS:

A1680.1 Personal Service 10,000.00

A1680.2 Equipment 4,000.00

A1680.4 Contractual Expense 12,200.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 26,200.00

CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING REVENUES:

1680-1289 Other General Governmental Income - Training 2,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 2,000.00

UNALLOCATED INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A1910.4 Contractual 166,723.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 166,723.00

UNALLOCATED INSURANCE REVENUES:

1910-2680 Insurance Recoveries 79,758.00

TOTAL REVENUES 79,758.00

MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION DUES APPROPRIATIONS:

A1920.4 Contractual 2,760.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,760.00

JUDGMENTS & CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS:

1930.4 Contractual 4,800.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 4,800.00

TAXES & ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTY APPROPRIATIONS:

A1950.4 Contractual 225.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 225.00

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

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 Expense 300.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 300.00

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS APPROPRIATIONS:

A3020.4 Contractual Expense 35,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 35,000.00

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS REVENUES:

3020-1140 Emergency Telephone Surcharge 35,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 35,000.00

SHERIFF APPROPRIATIONS:

A3110.1 Personal Service 403,117.00

A3110.2 Equipment 4,400.00

A3110.4 Contractual Expense 147,310.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 554,827.00

SHERIFF REVENUES:

3110-1510 Sheriff Fees 121,000.00

3110-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material 3,000.00

3110-4320 Crime Control 40,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 164,000.00

NAVIGATION APPROPRIATIONS:

A3111.1 Personal Service 12,000.00

A3111.2 Equipment 1,000.00

A3111.4 Contractual Expense 2,400.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,400.00

NAVIGATION REVENUES:

3111-3315 State Aid - Navigation Law Enforcement 11,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 11,000.00

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 145,169.00

A3140.2 Equipment 1,600.00

A3140.4 Contractual Expense 21,898.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 168,667.00

PROBATION REVENUES:

3140-1580 Restitution 1,400.00

3140-1589 Other (Investigation Fees) 9,900.00

3140-2610 Fines and Forfeited Bail 200.00

3140-3310 State Aid - Probation Services 52,251.00

TOTAL REVENUES 63,751.00

JAIL APPROPRIATIONS:

A3150.1 Personal Service 651,635.00

A3150.2 Equipment 8,000.00

A3150.4 Contractual Expenses 179,323.00

A3150.6 Lease/Purchase 2,300.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 841,258.00

JAIL REVENUES:

3150-1512 Board of Prisoners - Other Munic. 150,000.00

3150-3316 State Aid - Board of Prisoners 26,000.00

3150-3330 State Aid - Unified Court Budget 43,000.00

3150-4389 Other Breakfast/Lunch Program 2,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 221,000.00

TRAFFIC CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS:

A3310.4 Contractual Expense 50.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 50.00

STOP D.W.I. APPROPRIATIONS:

A3315.1 Personal Service 38,683.00

A3315.2 Equipment 6,000.00

A3315.4 Contractual Expense 18,382.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 63,065.00

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 1,750.00

3412-3489 Other Health - EMS 18,775.00

TOTAL REVENUES 20,525.00

CONTROL OF DOGS APPROPRIATIONS:

A3510.1 Personal Service 36,121.00

A3510.2 Equipment 1,000.00

A3510.4 Contractual Expense 15,700.00

A3510.6 Lease/Purchase 3,600.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 56,421.00

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 MANAGEMENT APPROPRIATIONS:

A3689.1 Personal Service 52,324.00

A3689.2 Equipment 1,500.00

A3689.4 Contractual Expense 101,550.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 155,374.00

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REVENUES:

3689-1587 Bureau of Fire - Life Safety 5,000.00

3689-1589 Other Public Safety Dept. Income 45,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 50,000.00

OFFICE OF EM. MGMT. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GRANT 3680 APPROPRIATIONS:

A3689.2 Equipment 1,500.00

A3689.4 Contractual Expense 320.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,820.00

OFFICE OF EM. MGMT. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GRANT 3680 REVENUES:

3689-4389 Other Public Safety Aid 1,820.00

TOTAL REVENUES 1,820.00

PUBLIC HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS:

A4010.1 Personal Service 420,842.00

A4010.2 Equipment 10,000.00

A4010.4 Contractual Expense 175,112.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 605,954.00

PUBLIC HEALTH REVENUES:

4010-1610 Home Nursing Charges 400,000.00

4010-1611 Office for the Aging 18,000.00

4010-3401 State Aid - Public Health 189,936.00

TOTAL REVENUES 607,936.00

RABIES CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS:

A4042.4 Contractual Expenses 20,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 20,000.00

RABIES REVENUES:

4042-3401 State Aid - Rabies 19,000.00

4042-3489 Other Health (Rabies, Ag. & Markets) 500.00

TOTAL REVENUES 19,500.00

PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED APPROPRIATIONS:

A4046.4 Contractual Expense 15,600.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,600.00

PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED REVENUES:

4046-3446 State Aid - Handicapped Children 8,100.00

TOTAL REVENUES 8,100.00

WATERSHED APPROPRIATIONS:

A4050.1 Personal Service 68,193.00

A4050.2 Equipment 1,400.00

A4050.4 Contractual Expense 24,574.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 94,167.00

WATERSHED REVENUES:

4050-1609 Watershed Revenues 31,000.00

4050-3403 State Aid - Watershed 24,424.00

TOTAL REVENUES 55,424.00

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS:

A4054.1 Personal Service 6,000.00

A4054.4 Contractual Expense 174,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 180,000.00

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM REVENUES:

4054-1621 Early Intervention Service Fee 108,000.00

4054-3449 State Aid - Early Intervention 36,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 144,000.00

MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS:

A4310.1 Personal Service 433,531.00

A4310.2 Equipment 6,900.00

A4310.4 Contractual Expense 401,623.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 842,054.00

MENTAL HEALTH REVENUES:

4310-1620 Mental Health Fees 463,172.00

4310-3490 State Aid - Mental Health 447,541.00

TOTAL REVENUES 910,713.00

MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS:

A4322.3 Contractual Expense 465,798.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 465,798.00

MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT AGENCIES REVENUES:

4322-1625 Mental Health Contribution from Private Agencies 21,873.00

4322-1689 Other Health Department Income 13,677.00

4322-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual 152,869.00

4322-3490 State Aid - Mental Health 160,506.00

4322-4490 Federal Aid - Mental Health 110,440.00

TOTAL REVENUES 459,355.00

BUS OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS:

A5630.4 Contractual Expense 201,313.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 201,313.00

BUS OPERATIONS REVENUES:

5630-1789 Other Transportation Department Income 80,808.00

5630-3594 State Aid - Bus and Other Mass Transportation 85,140.00

5630-4089 Federal Aid - Other Transportation 20,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 185,948.00

SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS:

A6010.1 Personal Service 880,400.00

A6010.2 Equipment 24,560.00

A6010.4 Contractual Expense 419,400.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,324,360.00

SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION REVENUES:

6010-1810 Repay of Administration 18,000.00

6010-3610 State Aid - Administration 545,250.00

6010-4610 Federal Aid - Administration 625,250.00

6010-4611 Federal Aid - Food Stamps 90,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 1,278,500.00

JOBS ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS:

A6015.1 Personal Service 25,468.00

A6015.4 Contractual Expense 50,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 75,468.00

JOBS ADMINISTRATION REVENUES:

6015-3615 State Aid Jobs 20,907.00

6015-4615 Federal Aid Jobs 41,813.00

TOTAL REVENUES 62,720.00

SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS APPROPRIATIONS:

A6070.4 Contractual Expense 110,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 110,000.00

SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS REVENUES:

6070-3670 State Aid - Purchase of Services 57,500.00

6070-4670 Federal Aid - Purchase of Services 50,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 107,500.00

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A6101.4 Contractual Expense 164,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 164,000.00

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUES:

6101-1801 Repay of Medical Assistance 110,000.00

6101-3601 State Aid - Medical Assistance 4,800.00

6101-4601 Federal Aid - Medical Assistance 9,600.00

TOTAL REVENUES 124,400.00

M.M.I.S. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A6102.4 Contractual Expense 2,017,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,017,000.00

M.M.I.S. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUES:

6102-3602 State Aid - Mentally Disabled 390,000.00

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 900,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 900,000.00

AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN REVENUES:

6109-1809 Repay of Aid to Dependent Children 80,000.00

6109-1811 Child Support, Incentive Payment 24,000.00

6109-3609 State Aid - Aid to Dependent Children 199,000.00

6109-4609 Federal Aid - Aid to Dependent Children 410,500.00

TOTAL REVENUES 713,500.00

CHILD CARE APPROPRIATIONS:

A6119.4 Contractual Expense 95,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 95,000.00

CHILD CARE REVENUES:

6119-1819 Repayment of Child Care 1,000.00

6119-3619 State Aid - Child Care 25,000.00

6119-4619 Federal Aid - Child Care 34,500.00

TOTAL REVENUES 60,500.00

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY APPROPRIATIONS:

A6123.4 Contractual Expense 70,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 70,000.00

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY REVENUES:

6123-1823 Repay of Juvenile Delinquent Care 10,000.00

6123-3623 State Aid - Juvenile Delinquency 30,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 40,000.00

STATE TRAINING SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS:

A6129.4 Contractual Expense 35,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 35,000.00

JOBS APPROPRIATIONS:

A6135.4 Contractual Expense 5,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 5,000.00

JOBS REVENUES:

6135-3635 State Aid Jobs 1,250.00

6135-4635 Federal Aid Jobs 2,500.00

TOTAL REVENUES 3,750.00

HOME RELIEF APPROPRIATIONS:

A6140.4 Contractual Expense 175,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 175,000.00

HOME RELIEF REVENUES:

6140-1840 Repay of Home Relief 20,000.00

6140-3640 State Aid - Home Relief 77,500.00

TOTAL REVENUES 97,500.00

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A6141.4 Contractual Expense 286,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 286,000.00

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE REVENUES:

6141-1841 Repay of Energy Assistance 6,000.00

6141-4641 Federal Aid - HEAP Program 280,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 286,000.00

EMERGENCY AID FOR ADULTS APPROPRIATIONS:

A6142.4 Contractual Expense 3,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 3,000.00

EMERGENCY AID FOR ADULTS REVENUES:

6142-1842 Repay of Emergency Care - Adults 75.00

6142-3642 State Aid - Emergency Aid for Adults 1,463.00

TOTAL REVENUES 1,538.00

BURIALS APPROPRIATIONS:

A6148.4 Contractual Expense 20,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 20,000.00

BURIALS REVENUES:

6148-1848 Repay of Burials 500.00

6148-3648 State Aid - Burials 4,950.00

TOTAL REVENUES 5,450.00

COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS:

A6310.4 Contractual Expense 2,800.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,800.00

PUBLICITY APPROPRIATIONS:

A6410.4 Contractual Expense 89,538.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 89,538.00

PUBLICITY REVENUES:

6410-1113 Tax on Hotel Room Occupancy 36,040.00

TOTAL REVENUES 36,040.00

VETERAN SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS:

A6510.1 Personal Service 12,117.00

A6510.4 Contractual Expense 2,685.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 14,802.00

VETERAN SERVICE REVENUES:

6510-3710 Veterans Service Agencies 3,720.00

TOTAL REVENUES 3,720.00

WEIGHTS & MEASURES APPROPRIATIONS:

A6610.1 Personal Service 9,106.00

A6610.2 Equipment 200.00

A6610.4 Contractual Expense 1,508.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 10,814.00

WEIGHTS & MEASURES REVENUES:

6610-3789 Other Economic Assistance and Opportunity 1,887.00

TOTAL REVENUES 1,887.00

PROGRAMS FOR AGING APPROPRIATIONS:

A6772.1 Personal Service 225,736.00

A6772.2 Equipment 600.00

A6772.4 Contractual Expense 302,641.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 528,977.00

PROGRAMS FOR AGING REVENUES:

6772-1972 Programs for Aging 69,000.00

6772-3772 State Aid - Programs for Aging 199,858.00

6772-4772 Federal Aid - Programs for Aging 210,884.00

TOTAL REVENUES 479,742.00

OTHER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY/DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS:

A6989.4 Contractual Expense (SCIDA) 5,000.00

A6989.4 Contractual Expense 85,383.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 90,383.00

SENECA HARBOR PARK APPROPRIATIONS:

A7110.1 Personal Service 8,000.00

A7110.4 Contractual Expense 5,300.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 13,300.00

SENECA HARBOR PARK REVENUES:

7110-2089 Other Culture and Recreation Departmental Income 5,800.00

7110-2410 Rental of Buildings - Individual 1,800.00

TOTAL REVENUES 7,600.00

YOUTH PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS:

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 500.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 500.00

OTHER PERFORMING ARTS APPROPRIATIONS:

A7560.4 Contractual 5,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 5,000.00

PLANNING APPROPRIATIONS:

A8020.4 Contractual Expense 48,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 48,000.00

REFUSE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL APPROPRIATIONS:

A8160.4 Contractual Expense 1,900.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,900.00

COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION - EMC APPROPRIATIONS:

A8510.3 Contractual Expense 9,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 9,000.00

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS:

A8750.4 Contractual Expense 106,205.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 106,205.00

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION APPROPRIATIONS:

A8750.4 Contractual Expense 188,231.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 188,231.00

ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND APPROPRIATIONS:

A8830.4 Contractual Expense 600.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 600.00

STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS:

A9010.8 Fringe Benefits 121,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 121,000.00

STATE RETIREMENT REVENUES:

9010-2770 Unclassified Employee Contributions 13,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 13,000.00

SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS:

A9030.8 Fringe Benefits 337,314.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 337,314.00

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A9050.8 Fringe Benefits 15,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 15,000.00

DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A9055.8 Fringe Benefits 11,723.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 11,723.00

HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

A9060.8 Fringe Benefits 1,006,840.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,006,840.00

OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

A9089.8 Fringe Benefits 720.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 720.00

TRANSFERS TO COUNTY ROAD FUND:

A9522.9 Transfers 1,124,053.00

TOTAL TRANSFERS TO COUNTY ROAD 1,124,053.00

TRANSFERS TO MACHINERY FUND:

A9524.9 Transfers 259,724.00

TOTAL TRANSFERS TO MACHINERY 259,724.00

SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS:

A9710.6 Debt Service - Principal 191,500.00

A9710.7 Debt Service - Interest 170,044.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 361,544.00

BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES APPROPRIATIONS:

A9730.7 Debt Service - Interest 18,720.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 18,720.00

TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATIONS:

A9950.9 Transfers 21,782.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 21,782.00

COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATIONS:

D5010.1 Personal Service 89,452.00

D5010.2 Equipment 8,890.00

D5010.4 Contractual Expense 6,850.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 105,192.00

COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION REVENUES:

0002-2401 Interest on Investments 1,400.00

0002-2701 Refunds of Prior Years Expenditures 1,000.00

0002-3501 Consolidated Highway Aid 569,452.00

0002-3589 State Aid Other, Transportation 141,000.00

0002-4785 Disaster Assistance 320,918.00

0002-5031 Interfund Transfers 1,124,053.00

TOTAL REVENUES 2,157,823.00

ENGINEERING APPROPRIATIONS:

D5020.4 Contractual Expense 50,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 50,000.00

MAINTENANCE OF ROADS APPROPRIATIONS:

D5110.1 Personal Service 312,636.00

D5110.4 Contractual Expense 501,600.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 814,236.00

PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS APPROPRIATIONS:

D5112.3 Reconstruction CR 11 54,000.00

D5112.3 Reconstruction CR 16 132,000.00

D5112.3 Reconstruction CR 12 36,000.00

D5112.3 Reconstruction CR 1 60,000.00

D5112.3 Reconstruction CR 19 & CR 20 15,500.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 297,500.00

BRIDGES APPROPRIATIONS:

D5120.3 Buck Hill Road Replacement 320,918.00

D5120.3 Materials, Membrane, Concrete 18,000.00

D5120.3 Bridges 141,000.00

D5120.3 CR 17 - 78" Culvert 8,700.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 488,618.00

SNOW REMOVAL APPROPRIATIONS:

D5142.1 Personal Service 100,500.00

D5142.4 Contractual Expense 109,500.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 210,000.00

STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS:

D9010.8 Fringe Benefits 6,733.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 6,733.00

SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS:

D9030.8 Fringe Benefits 38,246.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 38,246.00

WORKER=S COMPENSATION APPROPRIATIONS:

D9040.8 Fringe Benefits 55,671.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 55,671.00

DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

D9055.8 Fringe Benefits 1,199.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,199.00

HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

D9060.8 Fringe Benefits 90,920.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 90,920.00

SERIAL BONDS APPROPRIATIONS:

D9710.6 Debt Service - Principal 61,000.00

D9710.7 Debt Service - Interest 14,008.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 75,008.00

MACHINERY FUND APPROPRIATIONS:

D5010.1 Personal Service 92,454.00

D5010.2 Equipment 90,375.00

D5010.4 Contractual Expense 254,300.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 437,129.00

MACHINERY REVENUES:

0003-2401 Interest on Investments 800.00

0003-2650 Sale of Scrap and Excess Material 300.00

0003-2665 Sales of Equipment 12,000.00

0003-2801 Interfund Revenues 180,000.00

0003-5031 Interfund Transfers 259,724.00

TOTAL REVENUES 452,824.00

STATE RETIREMENT APPROPRIATIONS:

D9010.8 Fringe Benefits 1,231.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,231.00

SOCIAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS:

D9030.8 Fringe Benefits 7,073.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 7,073.00

WORKER=S COMPENSATION APPROPRIATIONS:

D9040.8 Fringe Benefits 9,689.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 9,689.00

DISABILITY INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

D9055.8 Fringe Benefits 217.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 217.00

HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE APPROPRIATIONS:

D9060.8 Fringe Benefits 17,485.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 17,485.00

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State and Rev. Attr. Rev. not Attr.

Appropriations Federal Aid To Function To Function

Legislative Board 149,680.00 6,000.00 2,474,000.00

Judicial 184,555.00

Executive

Finance 303,011.00 2,000.00 580,200.00

Staff 480,811.00 263,679.00

Shared Services 488,332.00 30,000.00 177,940.00

Special Items 224,508.00 79,758.00

Education 913,700.00 248,285.00 15,000.00

Public Safety 1,918,028.00 197,346.00 439,027.00

Public Health 2,223,573.00 996,447.00 1,208,581.00

Transportation 201,313.00 105,140.00 80,808.00

Social Services 5,280,693.00 2,902,648.00 269,575.00

Economic Programs 208,337.00 5,607.00 36,040.00

Programs for Aging 528,977.00 410,742.00 69,000.00

Youth Programs 162,485.00 133,900.00

County General 372,936.00 7,600.00

Undistributed 1,492,597.00 13,000.00

Interfund Transfers 1,405,559.00

Debt Service (General) 380,264.00

Co. Road Maint. 1,372,197.00 245,252.00 2,400.00 1,049,045.00

Co. Road Perm Imp. 786,118.00 786,118.00

Debt Service (Co. Road) 75,008.00 75,008.00

Machinery 472,824.00 193,100.00 259,724.00

Reserve for Uncoll. Taxes

TOTAL 19,625,506.00 6,069,485.00 5,909,708.00 1,383,777.00

Estimated Revenues:

State and Federal Aid 6,069,485.00

Attributable to Functions 5,909,708.00

Not Att. To Functions 1,383,777.00

Total Estimated Revenues 13,362,970.00

Appropriated Surplus 425,879.00

1998 Tax Levy 5,836,657.00

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Summary By Funds

Total General County Road Machinery

Appropriations, Excluding Interfund Items:

18,219,947.00 15,513,800.00 2,233,323.00 472,824.00

Interfund Items: 1,405,559.00 1,405,559.00

Total Appropriations 19,625,506.00 16,919,359.00 2,233,323.00 472,824.00

LESS:

Est. Revenues, Other than Real Estate Taxes and Excluding Interfund Items:

11,799,193.00 10,752,323.00 1,033,770.00 13,100.00

Interfund Items: 1,563,777.00 1,124,053.00 439,724.00

Approp. Cash Surplus to 425,879.00 330,379.00 75,500.00 20,000.00

Reduce Tax Levy

Total Revenues 13,788,849.00 11,082,702.00 2,233,323.00 472,824.00

Balance of Appropriations to be Raised by Real Estate Taxes: 5,836,657.00

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SUMMARY OF BUDGET

All Funds

Total Appropriations of all Funds (excluding Interfund Items) 18,219,947.00

Interfund Items 1,405,559.00

Total Appropriations 19,625,506.00

LESS:

Estimated Revenues (excluding Interfund Revenues) 11,799,193.00

Interfund Items 1,563,777.00

Appropriated Cash Surplus to Reduce Tax Levy 425,879.00

Total Estimated Revenues and Appropriated Cash Surplus All Funds 13,788,849.00

General 330,379.00

County Road 75,500.00

Machinery 20,000.00

Real Estate Levy 5,836,657.00

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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 2,055,000.00 375,000.00 25,000.00
fiscal year after deducting est. encumbrances

Estimated cash surplus and reserves approp. 330,379.00 75,500.00 20,000.00
by Board to reduce tax levy

RESERVE FUNDS:

Reserve for Uncoll.Taxes: 247,148.00

Constitutional Tax Margin: 3,007,946.00

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RESOLUTIONS - 1998
BY CATEGORY

Res.

No. Date AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS

50 2/9/98 Resolution of Commitment to SCOPED

53 2/9/98 Authorize Agreement with FLACRA for Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser (MICA) Program - Mental Health

54 2/9/98 Amend 1997 Alcoholism Counseling Provider Agreements - Mental Health

57 2/9/98 Authorize Contract with C.J. Robinson & Associates, Inc. - Public Health

58 2/9/98 Contract - Ithaca City School District for Preschool Special Education Under Section 4410 of the Education Law

66 2/9/98 Authorize Change Order GC-1 - Contract with J.M. Wheeler Construction, Inc.

68 2/9/98 Authorize Contract with Labella Associates - Highway

71 2/9/98 Agreement with C.J. Robinson & Associates, Inc. - Mental Health

73 2/9/98 Authorize Lease Agreement with SCOPED

82 2/9/98 Amend Resolution No. 529-97 - Contract for Legal Services for 1998 - District Attorney

88 3/9/98 Authorize Agreement with NTS Systems, Inc. for Digitization/Transfer of Funds - Board of Elections

93 3/9/98 Authorize Contract with Schuyler County Courts for Phone Service Agreement

94 3/9/98 Authorize Cleaning/Maintenance Contract with Schuyler County Court Facilities - Buildings and Grounds

95 3/9/98 Authorize Contract with VESID for Phone Service Agreement

96 3/9/98 Authorize Lease Agreement with the Schuyler County Youth Bureau

97 3/9/98 Authorize Two-Year Agreements with Hunt Engineers and Labella Associates - Highway

98 3/9/98 Agreement with Patti Ronsvalle Counseling & Consulting Services, Inc. - Mental Health

102 3/9/98 Authorize Contract with Sheriff=s Department for Fraud and Security - Social Security

125 4/13/98 Authorize Chairman to Sign Use and Dissemination Agreement with New York State for Fingerprint Information on Family Court Cases - Probation

131 4/13/98 Appointments - Schuyler County Planning Commission

163 4/13/98 Authorize Contract with the Courts and Betty Glick for Inventorying the Civil Case Files of the Supreme and County Courts

166 4/13/98 Authorize Memorandum of Agreement with Deputy Sheriffs Association

173 4/13/98 Authorize Inter-Municipal Agreement for Economic Development Activities

175 4/13/98 Authorize Contract for Youth Bureau Related Services

189 5/11/98 Contract with Safety Medical Systems - Public Health

191 5/11/98 Authorize Contract With Affiliated Psychological Services Consultants, P.C. - Mental Health

192 5/11/98 Authorize Agreement with Pathways, Inc. - Mental Health

194 5/11/98 Contract - Professional Home Care, Inc. for Early Intervention Program Service Coordination - Public Health

197 5/11/98 Authorize Extension of Agreement with FLACRA for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Assessments - Social Services

199 5/11/98 Authorize Amendment of Contract for Medicaid Managed Care Consultant Services with the Health Futures Group - Social Services

200 5/11/98 Authorization to Contract with the Records Management Officer for Records Management Services - Social Services

212 5/11/98 Authorize Contract with Michael Krusen for Management/Confidential Salary Plan Study

225 6/3/98 Authorize the Chairman of the Legislature to Sign a Letter of Agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County for the Administration of the Canal Corridor Initiative Program

226 6/3/98 Authorize Contract with ARC for Transportation of Handicapped Seniors - Office for the Aging

229 6/3/98 Approve Agreement with Virtual Information Systems, Inc. - Real Property Tax Agency

245 6/18/98 Authorize Contract with Roy Teitsworth, Inc. Auctioneer Service for County Auction

251 7/13/98 Authorize Contract with Hunt Engineering - Buildings and Grounds

255 7/13/98 Amend the 1998 County Budget and Authorize Amendment to the Affiliated Psychological Services Consultants Agreement - Mental Health

256 7/13/98 Authorize Contract with Susan B. Haeffner for Early Intervention Program Services

259 7/13/98 Authorize Contract with Credit Collection Service Agency - Social Services

262 7/13/98 Authorize Copier Lease Contract Extension with Eastern Copy Products

275 8/10/98 Authorize Maintenance Agreement for the New Recording System - Emergency Management

277 8/10/98 Authorize Lease Agreement with Summer Youth Employment Training Program

287 8/10/98 Authorize Renewal of Contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension for Parent Education Programs - Social Services

298 8/10/98 Authorize Agreement Between Schuyler County and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (NRCS) Natural Resources Conservation Service for Stream Bank Protection Project on Jackson Creek (CAT) Critical area Treatment Resource Along County Route 13

303 8/31/98 Amend Resolution No. 455-97/Authorize Contract with Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED)

309 9/14/98 Authorize Contract with All-Mode Communications for Telephone System Maintenance and Service - Buildings and Grounds

310 9/14/98 Authorize Agreement with Accurate Electric Consulting, Inc. - Buildings and Grounds

315 9/14/98 Contract - Margaret A. Fiorilla For Early Intervention Program Services

316 9/14/98 Authorize Contract with Corning Community College and the Schuyler County Home Health/Public Health Agency as a Nursing Education Facility

317 9/14/98 Contract - SUNY Health Center, University of Syracuse for Early Intervention Evaluations

318 9/14/98 Contract - New York Easter Seal Society, Inc. for Early Intervention Evaluations and Services

319 9/14/98 Contract - Livingston Wyoming ARC for Early Intervention Services

320 9/14/98 Authorize Agreement with Northern Fire Systems for Servicing the Fire Alarm System at Mill Creek Center

336 9/14/98 Authorize Contract with Hunt Engineers for Additional Costs Related to the Shared Fuel Facility

337 9/14/98 Amend Resolution No. 455-97 Regarding Contract with SCOPED

347 9/21/98 Authorize Settlement Agreement with Dr. Lola M. Mitchell - Amended 9/25/98

353 9/25/98 Amend Resolution No. 348-98/Authorize Settlement Agreement with Dr. Lola M. Mitchell

359 10/13/98 Authorize Lease Agreement with SCOPED for 1999 - Buildings and Grounds

364 10/13/98 Authorize Contract with Chemung County for Ombudsman Program - Office for the Aging

366 10/13/98 Authorize Contract Renewal with the Falls Home Care Agency, for Home Health Services from 8/1/98 - 12/31/99

367 10/13/98 Contract - Kit Frank for Preschool Occupational therapy

368 10/13/98 Authorize Contract Renewal with Dr. Stephen A. Spaulding for Physically Handicapped Children=s Program Medical Director

369 10/13/98 Authorize Agreement with Say Network - Public Health

370 10/13/98 Amend 1998 Schuyler ARC Agreement - Mental Health

371 10/13/98 Amend 1998 C.J. Robinson & Associates Agreement - Mental Health

372 10/13/98 Amend Agreement with Venkata S. Satti, M.D. - Mental Health

378 10/13/98 Renew Contract with Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board for Computer-Related Technical Services

388 10/13/98 Extend Contract with Hunt Engineering for Engineering Services for RUC Duct Work Bid - Buildings and Grounds

404 11/9/98 Authorize Lease Agreement with Cooperative Extension - Buildings and Grounds

405 11/9/98 Authorize Agreement with Simplex for fire Alarm Service - Buildings and Grounds

406 11/9/98 Authorize Lease Agreement with Runaway and Homeless Program - Buildings and Grounds

407 11/9/98 Authorize Contract Renewal with Vector Systems with the Home Health Agency for prnPLUS Support

409 11/9/98 Authorize Agreement with Megan Shewe for Early Intervention Program Services and Preschool Special Education Occupational Therapy

410 11/9/98 Authorize Agreement with Kelly O=Gara Sinn for Early Intervention Program Services and Preschool Special Education Speech Therapy

411 11/9/98 Authorize Contract Renewal with Miller Associates for Home Health Agency Therapy Services

412 11/9/98 Authorize Contract Renewal with Schuyler Hospital for Home Health Agency Therapy Services

417 11/9/98 Community Service Board Agreement for Building Project - Mental Health

420 11/9/98 Authorization to Contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension for Food Stamp Nutrition Program

431 11/9/98 Authorize Schuyler County to Enter a Contract with SCOPED, Inc. - Feasibility Study for Business Park

477 12/14/98 Authorize Agreement with salvation Army Safehouse for Residential Services for Victims of Domestic Violence per Social Services Law Sections 62(5)(f) and 131-u and Article 6-A

478 12/14/98 Authorize Agreement with Victim Services (Catholic Charities) for Non-Residential Services for Victims of Domestic Violence - Social Services

485 12/14/98 Authorize Contract with Homemakers of Western New York - Public Health

536 12/28/98 Authorization to Enter into a Contract with Access to Independence and Mobility a Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program

537 12/28/98 Authorize Contract with Sheriff=s Department for Fraud and Security - Social Services

538 12/28/98 Authorize Agreement Between Social Services and Office for the Aging for the 1998-99 Program Year for the Heating Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Funding

544 12/28/98 Authorize Contract with Linda Strong for Records Management Consultant Services

BIDS

69 2/9/98 Accept/Reject Bids for the Construction of Townline Road Bridge, BIN #3332460

70 2/9/98 Authorize Advertisement for Material Bids - Highway

77 2/9/98 Authorize Bids for Abstracting Services for 1998 Tax Sale Auction Properties

89 3/9/98 Accept/Reject Bids for Abstracting Services for 1998 Tax Sale Auction Properties

132 4/13/98 Accept Bids for New Corrugated Metal Galvanized Pipe, New Corrugated Galvanized Asphalt Treated Pipe, New Corrugated Metal Pipe Arch, New Galvanized Flared End Sections

133 4/13/98 Accept Bids for Crushed Limestone & Crushed Gravel

134 4/13/98 Accept Bids for Bank Run Gravel, Modified Gravel, Sand & Select Granular Fill

135 4/13/98 Accept Bid for Tree and Stump Removal

136 4/13/98 Accept/Reject Bids for Gabion Baskets

137 4/13/98 Accept/Reject Bids for Used Steel Plate, Polyethylene Pipe, New & Used Bridge & Shop Steel

138 4/13/98 Accept Bid for Steel Belted Radial Tires

139 4/13/98 Accept Bid for Guiderail

140 4/13/98 Accept Bids for Signs, Posts, Extensions & Sign Blanks

141 4/13/98 Accept/Reject Bids for Ready-Mix Concrete

142 4/13/98 Accept Bids for Cold Mix Patching Materials

143 4/13/98 Accept/Reject Bids for Pavement Markings

144 4/13/98 Accept/Reject Bids for Asphalt Emulsions

145 4/13/98 Accept Bids for Used Steel Pipe

146 4/13/98 Accept Bids for Used Bituminous Concrete Asphalt

147 4/13/98 Accept/Reject Bids for Ice Control Sand

180 5/11/98 Authorize Advertisement for Eight (8) Timber Bridge Repairs Under the Multi-modal Program

193 5/11/98 Authorize Advertising for Bids for Transportation of Preschool Children with Disabilities from 7/1/98 - 6/30/98 - Public Health

218 5/11/98 Accept/Reject Bids for the Construction of County Road 13 Bridge Over Jackson Creek, B.I.N. #3332290, Town of Cayuta

231 6/3/98 Accept/Reject Bids for One 1998 Tractor - Highway

234 6/3/98 Accept/Reject Bids for the Transportation of Preschool Children with Disabilities for the Period 7/1/98 - 6/30/99 -Public Health

239 6/3/98 Accept/Reject bids for Eight (8) Timber Bridge Repairs Under the Multi-Modal Program

252 7/13/98 Authorize Procedure for Advertisement of Paper and plastic Products - Buildings and Grounds

266 7/13/98 Authorize Advertising for Bids for Painting of the Court Room - Buildings and Grounds

271 7/13/98 Authorize Advertisement for bids for the Multi-Jurisdictional Fuel Facility

278 8/10/98 Authorize Advertising for Bids for Replacement Windows at the Rural Urban Center - Buildings and Grounds

279 8/10/98 Authorize Advertising for Bids for Walk-in cooler/Freezer Combination Unit for Office for the Aging - Buildings and Grounds

281 8/10/98 Accept/Reject Bids - Painting of the Courtroom

291 8/10/98 Authorize Advertising for Duct Work at the Rural Urban Center - Buildings and Grounds

311 9/14/98 Accept/Reject Bids for the Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Combination Unit for Office for the Aging - Buildings and Grounds

312 9/14/98 Authorization to Advertise for Bids for a Material Salt Spreader for the Highway Department

342 9/14/98 Reject All Bids and Authorize Re-Advertisement for Duct Work at the Rural Urban Center

345 9/21/98 Accept Bid for Shared Fuel Facility Project

346 9/21/98 Accept Tax Auction Bids

379 10/13/98 Accept/Reject Bids - Material Salt Spreader for the Highway Department

392 10/13/98 Authorize Advertisement for Bids for County-Owned Property

BOARDS/COUNCILS/AGENCIES

6 1/5/98 One-Year Appointments

7 1/5/98 Two-Year Appointments - Amended 2/9/98

9 1/5/98 Appointments - Forest Practice Board

10 1/5/98 Appointments - Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

11 1/5/98 Appointments - Records Management Board

12 1/5/98 Appointments - Soil and Water Conservation Board

13 1/5/98 Appointments - Emergency Medical and Highway Safety Committee

14 1/5/98 Appointment - Off-Track Betting Corporation Board of Directors

15 1/5/98 Appointments - Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency

37 1/12/98 Appoint Appeals Committee Relative to Management/Confidential Salary Plan

38 1/12/98 Discontinue Membership with Inter-County Association of Western New York

59 2/9/98 Appointments - Office for the Aging Advisory Board

72 2/9/98 Appointment - Chairman of the Schuyler County Environmental Management Council

75 2/9/98 Appointment of Labor/Management Committee

76 2/9/98 Amend Resolution No. 7-98 - Two-Year Appointments

86 3/9/98 Appointments - SCOPED Executive Board of Directors

91 3/9/98 Appointments - Schuyler County Planning Commission

124 4/13/98 Appointment - Schuyler Head Start

153 4/13/98 Professional Advisory and Health Services Committee Appointments - Public Health

158 4/13/98 Appointment - Schuyler County Youth Board

162 4/13/98 Appointments - Records Management Board

167 4/13/98 Appointment - Environmental Management Council (EMC)

184 5/11/98 Appointments - Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Subcommittee - Mental Health

185 5/11/98 Appointments - Community Services Board - Mental Health

186 5/11/98 Appointments - Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee - Mental Health

187 5/11/98 Appointments - Mental Health Subcommittee - Mental Health

207 5/11/98 Appointments - Schuyler County Youth Board

208 5/11/98 Appointment - Schuyler County Planning Commission

214 5/11/98 Appointment - Loan Committee for the Canal Corridor Initiative Grant

289 8/10/98 Authorize Appointments to the Schuyler County Youth Board

292 8/10/98 Appointment - Sullivan Trail Resource, Conservation and Development Council

307 9/14/98 Appointment to Local Conditional Release Commission

313 9/14/98 Appointment - Schuyler County Planning Commission

335 9/14/98 Authorize Bidding for Trustee Services for 457 Deferred Compensation Model Plan and Acknowledge Creation of Deferred Compensation Committee

339 9/14/98 Appointments - Schuyler County Youth Board

375 10/13/98 Early Intervention Official and Coordinator Appointments - Public Health

384 10/13/98 Appointment - Schuyler County Historical Society Board of Trustees

385 10/13/98 Authorize Creation of Space Committee

386 10/13/98 Accept Resignation of Darwin Farber and Appoint Judge William Ellison to the Corning Community College Board of Directors

421 11/9/98 Appoint DSS Representative to Youth Board

458 12/2/98 Authorize Creation of Advisory Committee for Management Position

470 12/14/98 Appointment - Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency

471A 12/14/98 Amend Resolution No. 471-98 - Appointments - Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency - Failed

471 12/14/98 Appointments - Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency

479 12/14/98 Appointments - Professional Advisory Committee - Public Health

486 12/14/98 Appointment - Southern Tier Regional Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors and Council

493 12/14/98 Authorize Appointments - Schuyler County Youth Board

494 12/14/98 Authorize Appointments - Fire Safety Advisory Board

495 12/14/98 Authorize Appointment - Child Care Coordinating Council

496 12/14/98 Authorize Appointment - National Organization on Disability

497 12/14/98 Authorize Appointment - Soil and Water Conservation Board

498 12/14/98 Authorize Appointment - Sullivan Trail Resource, Conservation and Development Council

499 12/14/98 Authorize Appointment - Fish and Wildlife Management Board

500 12/14/98 Authorize Appointment - Local Emergency Planning Committee

501 12/14/98 Authorize Appointment - Office for the Aging Advisory Council

W/D 12/14/98 Authorize Appointments - Various Committees and Boards - Withdrawn

502 12/14/98 Authorize Appointments - Schuyler County Planning Commission

503 12/14/98 Authorize Appointments - Environmental Management Council

504 12/14/98 Authorize Appointments - Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board

BUDGET ITEMS

60 2/9/98 Amend 1998 Office for the Aging Budget

63 2/9/98 Amend 1998 Social Services Budget for Managed Care Consultant Services

64 2/9/98 Amend 1998 Social Services Budget for Food Stamp Nutrition Education Grant

81 2/9/98 Authorization for Schuyler County PINS Diversion Administrative Committee to Prepare and Submit PINS Grant and Commitment of County Funds out of Contingency Account - Probation

101 3/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Office for the Aging

103 3/9/98 Authorize Addition of Funds to Jobs Accounts - Social Services

109 3/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - County Attorney

118 3/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Regional Leadership Conference

156 4/13/98 Amend 1998 Social Services Budget for JD/PINS CAP Savings Plan Award

179 5/11/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Emergency Management

188 5/11/98 Amend 1998 County Budget - Public Health

201 5/11/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Buildings and Grounds

230 6/3/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Records Management

249 7/13/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds and Purchase of Radar Units - Sheriff

255 7/13/98 Amend the 1998 County Budget and Authorize Amendment to the Affiliated Psychological Services Consultants Agreement - Mental Health

265 7/13/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - District Attorney

268 7/13/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Real Property Tax Agency

280 8/10/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Voice Mail System - Central Services

283 8/10/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds from Equipment Rental to Engineering - Highway

284 8/10/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds from Snow Removal Overtime to Maintenance of Roads Overtime - Highway

288 8/10/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Juvenile Delinquency - Social Services

305A 9/14/98 Table Resolution No. 305

305 9/14/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Emergency Management - Tabled

308 9/14/98 Increase Capital Project Budget - Seneca Lakefront Park

314 9/14/98 Amend 1998 County Budget and State Aid Application - Home Health/Public Health Agency

323 9/14/98 Authorize 1998 Budget Modifications - Office for the Aging

338 9/14/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Veterans Service Agency

363 10/13/98 Increase Social Services Purchase of Services Budget and Revenue for Day Care

389 10/13/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Buildings and Ground

391 10/13/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Advertising Costs - Civil Service/Personnel

395 10/13/98 Authorize Transfer of $1,000 from Account No. 5142.101 to a New Account (to be Established) for Shared Fuel Facility

396 10/13/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Seneca Harbor Park - Buildings and Grounds

400 11/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Emergency Management

401 11/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Sheriff=s Department

403 11/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Radio and Tables - Buildings and Grounds

413 11/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Water Sampling - Public Health

419 11/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Juvenile Delinquency - Social Services

433 11/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Payment of Insurance Deductible

437 11/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Community Colleges

441A 11/20/98 Motion to Table Resolution No. 441

441B 11/20/98 Motion to Bring Resolution No. 441 off the Table

441 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Soil and Water Conservation, Cooperative Extension and RSVP

442 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Emergency Management

443 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Youth Bureau

444 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Environmental Management Council

445 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Sheriff=s Department

446 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Legislature - Failed

447 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - County Administrator - Failed

448 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Social Services

449 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Public Health

450 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Mental Health Contract Agency

451 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Central Data Processing - Failed

452 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Treasurer=s Office

453 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Sheriff=s Department

456 12/2/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Soil and Water Conservation District - Failed

457 12/2/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Personal Services Various Departments

459 12/2/98 Acknowledge Appointment/Set Salary and Transfer Funds - Board of Elections

460 12/2/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - State Retirement

461 12/2/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - County Administrator - Failed

465 12/14/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Personal Services - Sheriff=s Department

468 12/14/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for 1-Ton Dump Truck - Highway Department

481 12/14/98 Authorize Purchase of Equipment and Transfer of Funds - Mental Health

505 12/14/98 Amend 1998 Social Services Budget for 1998-99 Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program

507 12/14/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Personal Services - Youth Bureau

508 12/14/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Travel Expense - Youth Bureau

509 12/14/98 Authorize Petty Cash Fund for 1999 - Youth Bureau

510 12/14/98 Authorize Increase in 1999 Funding for the Runaway and Homeless Youth Coordinator - Youth Bureau

511 12/14/98 Authorize Increase in 1999 Funding to Create Overtime Coverage - Youth Bureau

512 12/14/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds and Appropriation of Debt Service Reserve

513 12/14/98 Amend Resolution No. 308-98/Increase Capital Project Budget - Seneca Lakefront Park - Amended 12/14/98

514 12/14/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Central Data Processing

515 12/14/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Youth Programs

516 12/14/98 Adoption of Schuyler County Budget for 1999 - Rescinded 12/18/98

517 12/14/98 Appropriate the Several Amounts Specified in Budget in Column Entitled A1999" - Rescinded 12/18/98

518 12/14/98 1999 Budget of $20,430,549.00: Legislature to Determine Town Contribution to County Taxes and Issue Certificate to Each Town - Rescinded 12/18/98

520 12/14/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Community Colleges

521 12/14/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Hospital and Medical Insurance

523 12/18/98 Rescind Resolution Nos. 516, 517 and 518 of the Year 1998 Relative to Adopting the 1999 Budget

524 12/18/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Shared Fuel Facility

525 12/18/98 Adoption of Schuyler County Budget for 1999

526 12/18/98 Appropriate the Several Amounts Specified in Budget in Column Entitled A1999"

527 12/18/98 1999 Budget of 20,551,410.00: Legislature to Determine Town Contribution to County Taxes and Issue Certificate to Each Town

529 12/28/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Health Insurance - Highway

530 12/28/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Shared Fuel Facility - Highway

531 12/28/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Lakefront Park - Buildings and Grounds

534 12/28/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for MMIS - Social Services

540 12/28/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Furniture - District Attorney

541 12/28/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Grant - Sheriff=s Department

543 12/28/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Equipment - Real Property Tax Agency

545 12/28/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Maintenance Payroll - Highway

547 12/28/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Various Departments

548 12/28/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Equipment - District Attorney

DIRECTIVES

18 1/5/98 Conform to ARules of Procedure@

78 2/9/98 Amend the Schuyler County Policies and Procedures - Letter of Appointment New Hires and Employees Assigned New Titles

105 3/9/98 Modification of Rule 22 of County Legislature=s Rules of Procedure

203 5/11/98 Amend Policies and Procedures to Include Internet Acceptable Use Policy

216 5/11/98 Amend Drug-Free Workplace Policy

217 5/11/98 Amend Schuyler County Policies and Procedures - Date of Hire for New Employees

FINANCIAL

62 2/9/98 Authorize Purchase of Computer - Office for the Aging

101 3/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Office for the Aging

103 3/9/98 Authorize Addition of Funds to Jobs Accounts - Social Services

108 3/9/98 Resolution Urging Increase in Highway and Bridge Funding

109 3/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - County Attorney

118 3/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Regional Leadership Conference

155 4/13/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds Towards Cooler/Freezer Purchase - Office for the Aging

165 4/13/98 Authorize Treasurer to Establish a Reserve Account for the District Attorney Seized Assets

172 4/13/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Digitization - Board of Elections

202 5/11/98 Requesting State Legislation for Relief from Unnecessary Legal Costs Resulting from Misplaced Lawsuits

205 5/11/98 Authorize Purchase of Plain Paper Fax Machine - Legislature

211 5/11/98 Resolution Endorsing Campaign Finance Reform

213 5/11/98 A Resolution Authorizing the Replacement of a Bridge in and for the County of Schuyler, New York, at a Maximum Estimated Cost of $398,000, and Authorizing the Issuance of Not Exceeding $398,000 Bonds of Said County to Pay the Cost Thereof

221 6/3/98 Authorize bonding Resolution for Five Capital Projects Totaling $110,800 - Buildings and Grounds

236 6/3/98 Establish New Reimbursable Meal Expenditures for Department Heads, Employees and Legislators

238 6/3/98 Bond Resolution Dated June 8, 1998 Authorizing the Reconstruction of a Portion of the Timber Bridge System Owned by the County of Schuyler, New York, Including Incidental Improvements, at a Maximum Estimated Cost of $226,500, and Authorizing the Issuance of Not Exceeding $226,500 Bonds of Said County to Pay the Cost Thereof

249 7/13/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds and Purchase of Radar Units - Sheriff

250 7/13/98 Authorize Treasurer to Write-off Outstanding Past Due Balances in Highway Department

265 7/13/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - District Attorney

268 7/13/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Real Property Tax Agency

280 8/10/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Voice Mail System - Central Services

283 8/10/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds from Equipment Rental to Engineering - Highway

284 8/10/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds from Snow Removal Overtime to Maintenance of Roads Overtime - Highway

288 8/10/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Juvenile Delinquency - Social Services

334 9/14/98 Increase Corning Community College Capital Chargeback

480 12/14/98 Authorize Tuition Reimbursement - Public Health

482 12/14/98 Establish Reserve Account - Mental Health

GRANTS

42 1/12/98 Authorize Preparation of Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application and Set Dates for Required Public Hearings

119 3/9/98 Authorize Grant Extension - Seneca Harbor Park, NYS Contract #C549520

120 3/9/98 Appointment - Loan Committee for the Canal Corridor Initiative Grant

64 2/9/98 Amend 1998 Social Services Budget for Food Stamp Nutrition Education Grant

81 2/9/98 Authorization for Schuyler County PINS Diversion Administrative Committee to Prepare and Submit PINS Grant and Commitment of County Funds out of Contingency Account - Probation

152 4/13/98 Amend 1997-98 Early Intervention Program (EIP)/Infant-Child Health Assessment Program (ICHAP) Grant Budget - Public Health

126 4/13/98 Authorize Chairman to Sign Grant Application for $43,000 - Sheriff=s Department

83 2/9/98 Authorize Chairman to Submit Application for Demonstration Grant and Appointment of Contact Person and Grant Writing Team - Integrated County Planning Initiative for Children, Youth and Families

100 3/9/98 Authorize Application for HIV Prevention Grant Money of $15,000

122 3/30/98 Proposed Resolution Authorizing Submission of Schuyler County=s Applications for FY97 and FY98 HUD Small Cities Community Development Block Grants to Support an Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund and a Housing Rehabilitation Program, Including Submission of an Abbreviated Consolidated Plan for Schuyler County

159 4/13/98 Authorize Section 18 Annual Grant Applications

198 5/11/98 Application for Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben Workforce Development Board Title II B Summer Youth Employment and Training Program Grant

209 5/11/98 Authorize Section 18 Annual Grant Application

214 5/11/98 Appointment - Loan Committee for the Canal Corridor Initiative Grant

225 6/3/98 Authorize the Chairman of the Legislature to Sign a Letter of Agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County for the Administration of the Canal Corridor Initiative Program

257 7/13/98 Amend Contract for NYSDOH Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Grant and Establish 1998-99 Budget

322 9/14/98 Accept Grant Funds for Handicapped Accessible Van - Office for the Aging

373 10/13/98 Amend 1997-98 Early Intervention Program (EIP)/Infant-Child Health Assessment Program (ICHAP) Grant Budget - Public Health - TABLED

374 10/13/98 Early Intervention/Infant-Child Health Assessment/Children with Special Health Care Needs Program Grant - Authorize Grant Renewal and Establish Budget from 10/1/98 - 9/30/99

408 11/9/98 Establish 1997-98 Immunization Grant Budget

432 11/9/98 Authorize Submission of an Application for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1998 Sustainable Development Challenge Grant Program

464 12/14/98 Authorize to Apply for Byrne Anti-Drug Funds - Sheriff=s Department

466 12/14/98 Authorization to Apply for JD Grant Funds - Probation Department

INSURANCE MATTERS

150 4/13/98 Authorize Reinstatement into County Health Insurance Program

151 4/13/98 Amend Policies and Procedures to Include Policy for Issuance of Notice of Late Payment to Health Insurance Program Recipients 10 Days After Due Date for Insurance Payments

154 4/13/98 Authorize Health Insurance Option to Schuyler County OTB Representative

170 4/13/98 Authorize Prepayment of Disability and Health Insurance Premiums

176 4/13/98 Authorize Purchase of Insurance and Transfer of Funds - Rescinded 7/13/98

215 5/11/98 Authorize Reinstatement into County Health Insurance Program

263 7/13/98 Rescind Resolution No. 98-176 and Authorize Purchase of Insurance and Transfer of Funds

433 11/9/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Payment of Insurance Deductible

LOCAL LAWS

65 2/9/98 Local Law Intro. No. 1 of the Year 1998 Relative to Residency Requirement for the Office of Commissioner, Department of Social Services, County of Schuyler

115 3/9/98 Local Law No. 1 of the Year 1998 Modifying the Residency Requirement for the Office of Commissioner, Department of Social Services

161 4/13/98 Local Law Intro. No. 2 of the Year 1998 Setting Four-Year Staggered Terms of the Schuyler County Legislature

204 5/11/98 Local Law Intro. No. 2/Local Law No. of the Year 1998 Setting Four-Year Staggered Terms of the Schuyler County Legislature

269 7/13/98 Local Law Intro. No. 3/Local Law No. of the Year 1998 Electing a Retirement Incentive Program

290 8/10/98 Local Law Intro. No.3/Local Law No. 2 of the Year 1998 Electing a Retirement Incentive Program

295 8/10/98 Local Law Intro. No. 4 of the Year 1998 Increasing the Hours of the Assistant County Attorney to Full-Time

330 9/14/98 Local Law Intro. No. 4/Local Law No. of the Year 1998 Increasing the Hours of the Assistant County Attorney to Full-Time

427 11/9/98 Local Law Intro. No. 5/Local Law No. of the Year 1998 Creating the Office of County Administrator for the County of Schuyler

439 11/20/98 Local Law Intro. No. 6/Local Law No. _____ of the Year 1998 Setting the Salary of Certain Public Officers for the Year 1999

W/D 11/23/98 Local Law Intro. No. 5/Local Law No. _____ of the Year 1998 Creating the Office of County Administrator for the County of Schuyler - Withdrawn

492 12/14/98 Local Law Intro. No. 6/Local Law No. 4 of the Year 1998 Setting the Salary of Certain Public Officers for the Year 1999

MISCELLANEOUS

1 1/5/98 Close Nominations - 1998 Chairperson of the Schuyler County Legislature

5 1/5/98 AContinuity of Local Government@ for 1998

16 1/5/98 Designation of Legal County Newspaper

17 1/5/98 Designation of Depositories for Schuyler County Funds

34 1/12/98 Approve Minutes of the December 29, 1997 Year End Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature

35 1/12/98 Authorize Certification of Cost Allocation Plan

36 1/12/98 Proclaim 1998 as the AYear of the Family@

40 1/12/98 Motion to Bring Two (2) Emergency Resolutions to the Floor

43 2/9/98 Approve Minutes of the January 5, 1998 Organizational Meeting and the January 12, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler county Legislature

44 2/9/98 Approval of Alternatives to Incarceration Plan for 1998 - Probation

51 2/9/98 Rules of Procedure Modification - One Month Notice

55 2/9/98 Declare Equipment Surplus - Mental Health

74 2/9/98 Postpone Due Date for 1998 Goals of Management/Confidential Employees

80 2/9/98 Authorize Three (3) Emergency Resolutions be Brought to the Floor

84 2/9/98 Authorize Submission of Ballot Question for Special Election

85 3/9/98 Approve Minutes of the January 27, 1998 Public Hearing, the February 9, 1998 Regular Meeting and the February 19, 1998 Public Hearing of the Schuyler County Legislature

90 3/9/98 Resolution Supporting Council 82 in its Opposition to the Privatization of New York State Correctional Facilities and Resolution in Support of Mandatory Testing of Inmates Involved in an Altercation that may have Exposed a Correctional Employee to Certain Diseases

99 3/9/98 Authorize Out of State Travel - Public Health

106 3/9/98 Resolution Supporting an Amendment to the Environmental Conservation Law, in Relation to County Responsibility for forest Fire Expenses

110 3/9/98 Resolution Requesting the Assembly/Senate to Fully Fund, in the 1998 Budget, the County Law 224 Amendment Signed into Law in 1997 as Assembly Bill 5816-A

114 3/9/98 Motion to Bring Three (3) Emergency Resolutions to the Floor

117 3/9/98 Supporting Legislation Which Modified Aid to Prosecution in an Equitable, Fair and Just Manner

121 3/30/98 Ratification of Special Meeting Call

123 4/13/98 Approve Minutes of the March 9, 1998 Regular Meeting, the March 30, 1998 Public Hearing and the March 30, 1998 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature

127 4/13/98 Resolution to Declare Equipment Surplus - Real Property Tax Service

148 4/13/98 Authorize Advertisement for Construction of County Road 13 Bridge, BIN # 3332290

149 4/13/98 Authorize Seasonal Rates for Marina

160 4/13/98 Proclaim Week of May 3-9, 1998 as ANational Tourism Week@

168 4/13/98 Proclaim Week of April 19-25, 1998 as AVolunteer Week@

169 4/13/98 Authorize Letter of Support for Jane Delano Commemorative Stamp on Behalf of the Schuyler County Historical Society

171 4/13/98 Motion to Bring Five (5) Emergency Resolutions to the Floor

177 5/11/98 Approve Minutes of the April 13, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature

178 5/11/98 A Resolution to Adopt the Proposal to Create an Agricultural District comprising Certain Lands in the Towns of Tyrone, Reading, Orange, and Dix to be Known as Schuyler County Agricultural District #2

182 5/11/98 Proclaim Month of May as AMental Health Month@

183 5/11/98 Declare Equipment Surplus - Mental Health

190 5/11/98 Authorize out of State Travel - Mental Health

195 5/11/98 Resolution Declaring the Month of May As Older Americans Month in Schuyler County - Office for the Aging

196 5/11/98 Application for the Enhanced Drug/Alcohol Services Program for Family Assistance Recipients

210 5/11/98 Declare the Month of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

219 6/3/98 Approve Minutes of the May 11, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature

220 6/3/98 Declare Army Truck Surplus and donate Surplus Vehicle to Village of Watkins Glen, New York

222 6/3/98 Resolution Supporting Legislation in the United States Senate Known as the Pilot Guest Worker Program

223 6/3/98 Authorize the Environmental Management Council to Send three Schuyler county Youths to the Environmental Summer Camp

224 6/3/98 Request Home Rule Legislation for firearms, Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Policies on Land Adjacent to the Canal Within Schuyler County

228 6/3/98 Declare Equipment Surplus - Real Property Tax Service

235 6/3/98 Declare Items Surplus - Treasurer=s Department

237 6/3/98 Motion to Bring Four (4) Resolutions to the Floor

240 6/3/98 Declaring Equipment Surplus - Probation Department

241 6/3/98 Declare Equipment Surplus - Sheriff=s Department

242 6/3/98 Declare Equipment Surplus - Mental Health

244 6/18/98 Ratification of Special Meeting Call

246 6/18/98 Declare Equipment Surplus - Highway Department

247 7/13/98 Approve Minutes of the June 8, 1998 Regular Meeting and the June 18, 1998 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature

248 7/13/98 Annual Update of the PINS Diversion Plan

253 7/13/98 New York Tourist Promotion Act Designation by County of Official Tourist Promotion Agency 1998-99

254 7/13/98 Direct the Schuyler County Planning Commission to Prepare a County Comprehensive Plan

260 7/13/98 Declare Equipment Surplus - Veterans Service Agency

264 7/13/98 Adopt Records Retention and Disposition Schedule CO-2 as the Subject Matter List for the County of Schuyler

270 7/13/98 Motion to Bring One (1) Resolution to the Floor

272 8/10/98 Approve Minutes of the July 13, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature

293 8/10/98 Requesting Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to Call a Special Session of the Assembly to Vote on Assembly Bill A10907, Northeast Dairy Compact

294 8/10/98 Amend Resolution No. 320-86/Hiring Policy Regarding Immediate Family of Department Supervisors

296 8/10/98 Motion to Bring Three (3) Resolutions to the Floor

299 8/24/98 Ratification of Special Meeting Call

300 8/31/98 Ratification of Special Meeting Call

301A 8/31/98 Table Resolution No. 301

301B 8/31/98 Remove Resolution No. 301 from the Table

304 9/14/98 Approve Minutes of the August 10, 1998 Regular Meeting, the August 24, 1998 and August 31, 1998 Special Meetings of the Schuyler County Legislature

324 9/14/98 Appointment of Glenn Larison as Schuyler County Legislature=s Representative at Washington, D.C. Dedication Ceremony

325 9/14/98 Authorization to Travel out of State for Dedication of Conference Room in Washington, D.C.

326 9/14/98 Declare Equipment Junk - Real Property Tax Office

327 9/14/98 Declare Equipment Junk - Public Health Department

329 9/14/98 Set Special Meeting Date

331 9/14/98 Seek NYS DOT Permission for Removal of County Route 8 Railroad Bridge Abutment

332 9/14/98 Declare the Month of September, 1998 as AFinger Lakes National Forest Month@

333 9/14/98 Suspend the Performance Appraisals for Management/Confidential Employees for 1998

340 9/14/98 Designation of Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation District as Lead Agency for Geographical Information System (GIS) Implementation

341 9/14/98 Authorize One (1) Resolution be Brought to the Floor

343 9/21/98 Ratification of Special Meeting Call

344 9/21/98 A Resolution Authorizing the Implementation and Construction of a Shared Fuel Facility in and for the County of Schuyler, New York, at a Maximum Estimated Cost of $314,000, and Authorizing the Issuance of Not Exceeding $314,000 Bonds of Said County to Pay the Cost Thereof

348 9/21/98 Resolution to Send Application for Lakes District Formation to the NYS Comptroller

349 9/21/98 Authorize Out-of-State Travel - Mental Health

350 9/25/98 Ratification of Special Meeting Call

351 9/25/98 Authorize Settlement - Stafford and Mold -v- County of Schuyler, et al

355 10/1/98 Ratification of Special Meeting Call

357 10/7/98 Ratification of Special Meeting Call

358 10/13/98 Approve Minutes of the September 14, 1998 Regular Meeting and the September 21, 998, September 25, 1998 and October 1, 1998 Special Meetings of the Schuyler County Legislature

362 10/13/98 Designation of October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 as AInternational Year of Older Persons@ in Schuyler County

380 10/13/98 Declare Equipment Junk - Highway Department

381 10/13/98 Declare Equipment Junk - Civil Service/Personnel

382 10/13/98 Declare Equipment Surplus - Records Management

383 10/13/98 Declare the Month of October as ANational Arts and Humanities Month@

387 10/13/98 Authorize 1999 DWI Plan - Sheriff=s Department

390 10/13/98 Resolution and Notice of Determination of Non-Significance Pursuant to 6NYCRR Part 617 Relative tot he Proposed Agricultural District #2

393 10/13/98 Motion to Bring Five (5) Resolutions to the Floor

399 11/9/98 Approve Minutes of the October 7, 1998 Special Meeting and the October 13, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature

418 11/9/98 Approval of the Office for the Aging 1999 Annual Implementation Plan for the Older Americans Act and NYS Community Services for the Elderly Programs

423 11/9/98 Declare Equipment Junk - Civil Service/Personnel

424 11/9/98 Declare Equipment Junk - Treasurer

425 11/9/98 Declare Equipment Surplus - Copiers

426 11/9/98 Declare Equipment Surplus - Planning Department

428 11/9/98 Dedication of the Hon. William N. Ellison Court Room

430 11/9/98 Set Dates - Special Meetings of the Legislature

435 11/9/98 Motion to Bring Two (2) Resolutions to the Floor

438 11/20/98 Ratification of Special Meeting Call

440 11/20/98 Adoption of the Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Model Plan and Selection of Financial Organization for Trustee Services

454 11/23/98 Ratification of Special Meeting Call

455 12/2/98 Ratification of Special Meeting Call

462 12/14/98 Approve Minutes of the November 9, 1998 Regular Meeting and the November 20, 1998 Special Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature

467 12/14/98 Authorize 1998-1999 Seasonal Rates for Marina

469 12/14/98 Support for the Schuyler County Soil & Water Conservation District Envirothon Program

488 12/14/98 Authorize Prepayment of Worker=s Compensation Premiums

489 12/14/98 Dedication of 1998 Proceedings

490 12/14/98 Set Date - 1998 Year End Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature

491 12/14/98 Set Date - 1999 Organizational Meeting of the Schuyler County Legislature

519 12/14/98 Motion to Bring Two (2) Resolutions to the Floor

522 12/18/98 Ratification of Special Meeting Call

528 12/28/98 Approve Minutes of the November 23, 1998 and December 2, 1998 Special Meetings of the Schuyler County Legislature

532 12/28/98 Authorizing an Exchange of Real Estate with the Village of Watkins Glen

533 12/28/98 Authorize Out of State Travel to Philadelphia for a Grant Conference - Youth Bureau

535 12/28/98 Authorize Certification of Cost Allocation Plan

539 12/28/98 Encourage New York State Liquor Authority to Permit Sunday Morning Wine-Tasting and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Conjunction with Races at Watkins Glen International

549 12/28/98 Authorize Early Retirement for 1998

NEGOTIATIONS

174 4/13/98 Authorize Settlement Agreement - Highway Unit CSEA

282 8/10/98 Authorize Memorandum of Understanding with CSEA Administrative Unit

PERSONNEL MATTERS

ABOLISH/CREATE/CHANGE POSITIONS

39 1/12/98 Authorize Creation, Advertisement and Filling of Half-Time Runaway and Homeless Youth Counselor - Youth Bureau

56 2/9/98 Authorize Filling Account Clerk Typist - Mental Health

61 2/9/98 Increase Hours of Meal Deliverer Position - Office for the Aging

79 2/9/98 Authorize Hiring of Part-Time Typist in the Civil Service/Personnel Department

92 3/9/98 Change Position of Custodian to Senior Cleaner in the Buildings and Grounds Department

104 3/9/98 Authorization to Flex work Hours for the Community Services Aide as Needed

107 3/9/98 Resolution Supporting ISTEA Re-authorization

157 4/13/98 Create and Fill Position of Caseworker for the School Intervention Program in DSS

267 7/13/98 Extend Term of Community Services Aide Position - Social Services

273 8/10/98 Authorize the Creation and Filling of Five Additional Part-time Deputy Sheriff Positions - Sheriff=s Department

274 8/10/98 Authorize the Creation and Filling of One Additional Part-time Cook Position - Sheriff=s Department

276 8/10/98 Authorize Creation and Filling of the Position of Deputy Building Maintenance Supervisor - Buildings and Grounds

286 8/10/98 Authorize Creation and Filling of Part-Time Meal Deliverer Position and Transfer of Funds - Office for the Aging

301 8/31/98 Authorize Increase in Hours for Temporary Director of Schuyler County Youth Bureau

302 8/31/98 Authorization to Create the Position of Account Clerk Typist in the Youth Bureau Office

306 9/14/98 Authorize the Creation and Filling of Five Additional Part-Time Correction Officer Positions - Sheriff=s Department

360 10/13/98 Authorize the Creation of Typist Position - Sheriff=s Department

361 10/13/98 Authorize the Creation of a Part-Time Laborer/Dog Pound - Sheriff=s Department

365 10/13/98 Authorize Creation of Position of Youth Program Coordinator - Youth Bureau

394 10/13/98 Authorize the Creation and Filling of an Account Clerk Typist Position in the Highway Department

397 10/13/98 Authorize Filling of Director of Patient Services/Create Supervising Public Health Nurse - Public Health

398 10/13/98 Authorization to Create and Fill Staff Psychiatrist - Mental Health

402 11/9/98 Authorization to Fill Heavy Equipment Operation Position - Highway

414 11/9/98 Authorize Creation and Filling of the Medical Social Worker Position - Public Health

415 11/9/98 Authorize Filling Staff Social Worker - Mental Health

475 12/14/98 Authorize Creation of Position of Youth Services Planner - Youth Bureau

476 12/14/98 Authorize Creation of Assistant Mobile Work Crew Supervisor Position - Social Services

483 12/14/98 Authorize the Creation and Filling of an Account Clerk Typist Position - Public Health

542 12/28/98 Authorization to Fill Vacant Probation Officer Position in Probation

PERMANENT

506 12/14/98 Authorization to Fill Senior Caseworker Position in Children=s Services - Social Services

TEMPORARY

67 2/9/98 Authorize Hiring a Temporary Maintenance Mechanic in the Buildings and Grounds Department

128 4/13/98 Authorization to Interview and Appoint Temporary Account Clerk Typist and Extend Hours for 17-Hour Per Week Typist on a Temporary Basis - Probation Department

233 6/3/98 Appointment of Temporary Director of Schuyler County Youth Bureau

258 7/13/98 Authorize Advertising and Hiring of Temporary Clerical Help in the Public Health Department

301 8/31/98 Authorize Increase in Hours for Temporary Director of Schuyler County Youth Bureau

416 11/9/98 Authorize Hiring of Temporary Clerical Help in the Mental Health Department

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

2 1/5/98 Appointment - Chairman, Schuyler County Legislature - 1998

3 1/5/98 Appointment - Clerk to the Legislature

4 1/5/98 Appointment - Deputy Clerk to the Legislature

19 1/5/98 Appointment - Schuyler County Attorney - 1998-99

20 1/5/98 Appointment - Assistant County Attorney - 1998-99

21 1/5/98 Appointment - Budget Officer for 1998

22 1/5/98 Appointment - Confidential Secretary to County Attorney - 1998-99

23 1/5/98 Appointment - County Auditor for 1998 and 1999

24 1/5/98 Appointment - County Purchasing Agent for 1998 and 1999

25 1/5/98 Appointment - Chief Voting Machine Custodian

26 1/5/98 Appointment - Chief Coroner for 1998

27 1/5/98 Appointment - Historian and Deputy Historian

28 1/5/98 Appointment - Assistant District Attorney - 1998-2001

29 1/5/98 Appointment - Confidential Secretary to District Attorney - 1998-2001

30 1/5/98 Appointment - Deputy County Clerk - 1998-2001

31 1/5/98 Appointment - Schuyler County Highway Superintendent

32 1/5/98 Appointment - Deputy County Highway Superintendent

87 3/9/98 Appointment - Records Management Officer

116 3/9/98 Appointment of Commissioner of Schuyler County Department of Social Services

233 6/3/98 Appointment of Temporary Director of Schuyler County Youth Bureau

459 12/2/98 Acknowledge Appointment/Set Salary and Transfer Funds - Board of Elections

463 12/14/98 Authorize Appointment - Legislature Vacancy - Failed

546 12/28/98 Authorize Appointment - Legislature Vacancy

PUBLIC HEARINGS

42 1/12/98 Authorize Preparation of Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application and Set Dates for Required Public Hearings

52 2/9/98 A Resolution to Provide Notice of a Public Hearing on the Proposal to Create an Agricultural District Comprising Certain Lands in the Towns of Tyrone, Reading, Orange, and Dix to be known as Schuyler County Agricultural District #2

429 11/9/98 Set Date for Public Hearing on County Budget for 1999

SALARIES

33 1/5/98 Schedule of Salaries for 1998

37 1/12/98 Appoint Appeals Committee Relative to Management/Confidential Salary Plan

113 3/9/98 Authorize Salary Adjustment for Purchasing Agent

212 5/11/98 Authorize Contract with Michael Krusen for Management/Confidential Salary Plan Study

243 6/8/98 Set Salary - Deputy Commissioner of Social Services

352 9/25/98 Acknowledge Appointment and Set Salary of Deputy Building Maintenance Supervisor

354 9/35/98 Amend Management/Confidential Salary Plan Relative to the Factor Rating System and Salary Ranges

436 11/9/98 Set Salary - Deputy Commissioner of Social Services

459 12/2/98 Acknowledge Appointment/Set Salary and Transfer Funds - Board of Elections

484 12/14/98 Set Salary of Director of Patient Services/Supervising Public Health Nurse Position - Public Health

507 12/14/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds for Personal Services - Youth Bureau

TAX MATTERS

41 1/12/98 Requesting the New York state Legislature to Authorize an Addition 1/4% Sales Tax for Schuyler County - Failed

45 2/9/98 Approve Application for Correction of Tax Roll Pursuant to Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law - Town of Tyrone, Tax Map #49.15-2-1.11/ES and 29.20-1-4/ESMT

46 2/9/98 Approve Application for Corrected Tax Roll Pursuant to Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law - Town of Hector, Tax map #2.-1-19

47 2/9/98 Approve Application for Corrected Tax Roll Pursuant to Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law - Town of Dix, Tax Map #65.18-1-30

48 2/9/98 Correction of Town of Dix Tax Roll - Remove Returned School Tax from Property Assessed to DeMeritt - Tax Map #76.18-1-16

49 2/9/98 Correction of Town of Reading Tax Roll - Add Returned School Tax to Property Assessed to Cole - Tax Map #65.9-1-39

111 3/9/98 Correction 1998 Tax roll - Town of Dix - Village of Watkins Glen - NYS Local Government Services c/o Community Services Board (Mill Creek Center)

112 3/9/98 Correction 1998 Tax Roll - Town of Cayuta - Squires

129 4/13/98 Deny Application for Refund of Taxes - Garvey - Town of Orange Tax roll Years 1994-1997

130 4/13/98 Deny Application for Refund of Tax - Mraz - Town of Tyrone - 1998 Tax Roll

164 4/13/98 Resolution to Correct the 1998 Collector=s Warrant - Town of Tyrone

181 5/11/98 Authorize Purchase of Mortgage Tax Book - County Clerk

206 5/11/98 Authorize One-Week Sales and Use Tax Clothing Exemption

227 6/3/98 Approve Application for Refund of Taxes, Town of Tyrone, Tax Map #49.11-2-21

232 6/3/98 Authorizing Distribution of Mortgage Tax Receipts Pursuant to Section 261 of the New York State Tax Law

261 7/13/98 Approve Application for Refund of Taxes, Town of Tyrone, Tax Map #20.-1-23.111

285 8/10/98 Authorize Chairman to Sign ANotice to Vacate@ and the Sheriff=s Department to Hand Deliver Notices

297 8/10/98 Set Date/Authorize Contract - 1998 Tax Sale Auction

321 9/14/98 Resolution Requesting State Legislation Regarding Taxation of State Forest Land

328 9/14/98 Accept Offers to Purchase and Quitclaim Property Taken by Tax Deed

356 10/1/98 January 1999 Clothing/Footwear Exemption

376 10/13/98 Resolution Requesting the New York State Legislature to Authorize an Additional 1% Sales Tax for Schuyler County Pursuant to Section 40 of the Municipal Home Rule Law

377 10/13/98 Application for Corrected Tax Roll - Town of Tyrone, Parcel 49.-1-51.116

422 11/9/98 Resolution to Deny Application for Refund, Town of Montour Tax Map #86.-3-50

434 11/9/98 A Resolution of the Legislature of the County of Schuyler, Providing an Exemption from Sales and Compensating Use Taxes for Receipts from Retail Sales of, and Consideration given or Contracted to be given for, Certain Clothing and Footwear, Pursuant to the Authority of Article 29 of the Tax Law of the State of New York

472 12/14/98 Adopt 1998 Equalization Rates for 1999 Taxes

473 12/14/98 Authorize Town of Hector Delinquent Water Bills to be Charged on the January, 1999, Town and County Tax Bills

474 12/14/98 Authorize Town of Reading Delinquent Sewer and Water Bills to be Charged on the January, 1999, Town and County Tax Bills

487 12/14/98 Authorizing Distribution of Mortgage Tax Receipts Pursuant to Section 261 of the New York State Tax Law

RESOLUTIONS RESCINDED/AMENDED/WITHDRAWN/TABLED
RESCINDED

176 4/13/98 Authorize Purchase of Insurance and Transfer of Funds - Rescinded 7/13/98

263 7/13/98 Rescind Resolution No. 98-176 and Authorize Purchase of Insurance and Transfer of Funds

516 12/14/98 Adoption of Schuyler County Budget for 1999 - Rescinded 12/18/98

517 12/14/98 Appropriate the Several Amounts Specified in Budget in Column Entitled A1999" - Rescinded 12/18/98

518 12/14/98 1999 Budget of $20,430,549.00: Legislature to Determine Town Contribution to County Taxes and Issue Certificate to Each Town - Rescinded 12/18/98

523 12/18/98 Rescind Resolution Nos. 516, 517 and 518 of the Year 1998 Relative to Adopting the 1999 Budget

AMENDED

7 1/5/98 Two-Year Appointments - Amended 2/9/98

76 2/9/98 Amend Resolution No. 7-98 - Two-Year Appointments

82 2/9/98 Amend Resolution No. 529-97 - Contract for Legal Services for 1998 - District Attorney

294 8/10/98 Amend Resolution No. 320-86/Hiring Policy Regarding Immediate Family of Department Supervisors

303 8/31/98 Amend Resolution No. 455-97/Authorize Contract with Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED)

308 9/14/98 Increase Capital Project Budget - Seneca Lakefront Park - Amended 12/14/98

337 9/14/98 Amend Resolution No. 455-97 Regarding Contract with SCOPED

347 9/21/98 Authorize Settlement Agreement with Dr. Lola M. Mitchell - Amended 9/25/98

353 9/25/98 Amend Resolution No. 347-98/Authorize Settlement Agreement with Dr. Lola M. Mitchell

513 12/14/98 Amend Resolution No. 308-98/Increase Capital Project Budget - Seneca Lakefront Park

WITHDRAWN

8/10/98 Authorize Salary Adjustment for Confidential Secretary to the County Attorney

8/10/98 Resolution to Create and Hire Clerical Support Staff in the Youth Bureau Office

11/9/98 Accept Resignation and Authorize Appointment - Legislature Vacancy

11/23/98 Local Law Intro. No. 5/Local Law No. _____ of the Year 1998 Creating the Office of County Administrator for the County of Schuyler

12/14/98 Authorize Appointments - Various Committees and Boards

TABLED

8/24/98 Amend Resolution No. 455-97/Authorize Contract with Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED)

305 9/14/98 Authorize Transfer of Funds - Emergency Management

373 10/13/98 Amend 1997-98 Early Intervention Program (EIP)/Infant-Child Health Assessment Program (ICHAP) Grant Budget - Public Health

FAILED

41 1/12/98 Requesting the New York State Legislature to Authorize an Additional 1/4% Sales Tax for Schuyler County

222A 6/8/98 Motion to Table Resolution No. 222

243A 6/8/98 Motion to Table Resolution No. 243

446 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Legislature

447 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - County Administrator

451 11/20/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Central Data Processing

456 12/2/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - Soil and Water Conservation District

461 12/2/98 Alteration of Tentative Budget Pursuant to County Law Section 358 - County Administrator

463 12/14/98 Authorize Appointment - Legislature Vacancy

471A 12/14/98 Amend Resolution Nol 471-98 - Appointments - Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency

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